2024 Ohio State Fair Dog Show Update

The Ohio State Fair Dog Show will take place JUNE 17-19, 2024 in the Voinovich Center. The deadline for DOG PROJECTS ONLY for the Ohio State Fair will be May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm and can be made through the Ohio State Fair entry at http://ohiostatefair.com/livestock.

The Ohio State Fair Agility Trial will take place on JULY 24, 2024 in Taft Coliseum. Entries for AGILITY TRIAL ONLY will be due on June 21, 2024 at 1:00pm and can be made by visiting: https://go.osu.edu/OSFAgilityEntries when available.

All information about the schedule of classes and entry information can be found at https://go.osu.edu/OSFDogs.

2024 Ohio State Fair Reminders and Updates

Below include general reminders and updates related to the 2024 Ohio State Fair:

General:

BEEF Department

  • All cattle must arrive with 840 EID in place
    • 15-digit number starting with 840
    • Breeding can use tattoo as SECONDARY ID
  • BVD testing required for all cattle
    • exception of Commercial Cattle
    • One test good for lifetime
  • BEEF BREEDING
    • Crossbred breeding heifers will be required to submit a DNA packet with 840 EID tag information, reach out to Andi Hershey for packets (a.hershey@expo.ohio.gov )
    • Due Date: Postmarked by June 1st

 DOG Department

  • Show starts, June 17th

SWINE Department:

  • The Jr Swine Show requires ALL hogs to have:
    • 840 tag
    • Premise ID
  • To exhibit breeding swine, must be enrolled in the project at the county level

Teen Opportunity: Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board

Applications are open through March 1. The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board is made up of our great state’s best and brightest young leaders, hand-picked to contribute to the success of the Ohio State Fair each year. These students come together for two weeks of hard work and team building while fostering professional relationships along the way.

What are the requirements for my organization members?

In addition to being an outstanding leader, prospective members should meet the following general criteria:

  • 16-20 years old
  • Currently a member of 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Farm Bureau, or any other career technical organization
  • Highly involved members in their organization
  • Significant accomplishments within the organization (i.e. competition at the state and/or national level, leadership experiences, community service/volunteer experiences, etc.)
  • Leadership experience with the potential and desire to continue to grow as a leader
  • Very responsible, respectful, and professional
  • Members are only eligible to serve one two year term on the JFB representing one organization

What is the time commitment?

Junior Fair Board members commit approximately two weeks of time to the Ohio State Fair, arriving the Monday prior to the Fair’s Wednesday opening. First year Junior Fair Board members are paid a flat-rate stipend for their service; returning members will receive a higher stipend for their second year of service.

How do my organization members apply?

All interested applicants should submit the official Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board application through the online application portal between January 1 and March 1. Interested students can also apply to serve as an at-large member if they represent one or more of these organizations.

Source: Ohio Expo Center & State Fair email 2/16/2024

Adult Opportunity: Ohio State Fair Poster Competition

Announcing the First Ever Ohio State Fair Poster Competition – Deadline to enter: Feb. 16

Calling all Ohio artists — Combine your creativity and love of the Ohio State Fair and enter the first Ohio State Fair Poster Competition.

Awards

Top 5 entries will be recognized. The Grand Champion will receive:

  • $1,000
  • Ribbon
  • Social media recognition
  • Coordinated opportunities with local media as available
  • Daily access to the Ohio State Fair and tickets for family

Eligibility

The Ohio State Fair Poster Contest is open to Ohio residents only, age 18 and older. Employees (permanent, contract, and/or seasonal) of the Ohio State Fair/Ohio Expositions Commission are not eligible to enter.

Guidelines and Selection Criteria

  • Both professional and amateur artists are permitted to enter.
  • Must be a resident of Ohio.
  • Must be 18 years old.
  • One entry per person.
  • Artwork must be family friendly.
  • Artwork must be related to the Ohio State Fair.
  • The Fair dates (July 24 – Aug. 4, 2024) and words Ohio State Fair must be included.
  • Traditional mediums required (acrylic, watercolor, gouache, oil/chalk pastel, colored pencils, collage, etc.). The artist must disclose the medium of the poster.
  • Size guidelines 24 inches x 36 inches/2:3 aspect ratio. Portrait orientation required.
  • Must be able to be reproduced and must be scalable to standard poster or postcard size.
  • All entries must be submitted electronically. Submissions must be high-quality digital photographs or images of your poster. .JPGs and .PDFs are acceptable.
  • Winner must submit original piece of art to be displayed at the 2024 Ohio State Fair.

More information.

Enter now!

Source: Ohio Expo Center & State Fair Email 1/6/2024

Congrats! Ohio State Fair In-Person Skillathon Results – POULTRY

Congratulations to Fairfield County 4-H/FFA members completing the Ohio State Fair In-Person Skillathon for Poultry. For a complete list of Ohio State Fair Skillathon Results, visit: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-skillathons

Age 10:

  • Garrett Basnett, 1st Place

Age 11:

  • Gracie Weber, 6th Place

Age 12:

  • Hunter Basnett, 1st Place
  • Chase Deahl, 2nd Place

Age 15:

  • Logan Basnett, 6th Place

Congrats! Ohio State Fair In-Person Skillathon Results – DAIRY

Congratulations to Fairfield County 4-H/FFA members completing the Ohio State Fair In-Person Skillathon for Dairy. For a complete list of Ohio State Fair Skillathon Results, visit: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-skillathons

Age 8/9:

  • Carrington Kohler, 6th Place

Age 14:

  • Silas Kohler, 8th Place