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FEATURED ACTIVITES ON AUG. 7 AT THE OHIO STATE FAIR
Aug. 7 Highlights
COLUMBUS, August 06, 2009
With competitions, entertainment, art exhibits, great food and much more, the Ohio State Fair offers a wide variety of exciting options for fairgoers. Tomorrow’s events include:
Ohio Lottery Day
In honor of The Ohio Lottery’s 35th Anniversary, each person who shows a non-winning Ohio Lottery ticket at a booth outside entrance gates will receive a $3.50 admission coupon.
Ohio Farm Bureau Day
Eric Benét with special guest Howard Hewett
AEP Ohio Concert Series
WCOL Celeste Center, 7 p.m.
Hear R&B soul singer-songwriter Eric Benét heat up the WCOL Celeste Center Stage. Special guest Howard Hewett will open the night with music from his hit CD, “If Only.”
Crafts and Demonstrations
Heritage Crafts, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Visit period artisans demonstrating and selling their traditional wares.
Ohio State Fair Historical Display
Janis Center, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Travel back in time when you visit the Janis Center. Take a look at the 1850, 1900 and 1950 Fair models, participate in a youth history scavenger hunt and view a rural scene made completely out of Legos. Plus, hear great performances from the All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir.
Dairy Products Building, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Stop by for a milkshake, enjoy some ice cream and see the butter cow at the Dairy Products Building.
Junior Guernsey Dairy Shows
The Ohio Farm Bureau proudly supports the junior fair livestock shows
Cooper Arena, 10 a.m.
See these animals compete for best in show of the Guernsey Dairy division.
Nintendo DSi
East of Rhodes Center, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Stop by the Nintendo DSi Tour and play the latest Nintendo Dsi games.
Wahl “Let It Grow” Tour
Northeast of Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building
The WAHL “Let It Grow” Tour is kicking off its fourth year on the road at the Ohio State Fair! We’re looking for the nation’s best beard, mustache and goatee at our “Men of the Year” photo contest with winners in each category receiving a grand prize at the end of the tour! Step up to the mobile barbershop and get a free facial hair trim from a professional stylist as well as plenty of chances to win prizes by battling our giant hi striker and trivia challenges!
Gates are open from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
For more information, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR. On the Web, visit us at OhioStateFair.com.
The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. With a spectacular midway, big-name entertainment, hundreds of exhibits and one of the largest junior fair shows in the nation, the 2009 Ohio State Fair will run July 29 – Aug. 9.
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For more information, media may contact Christina Leeds at 614-644-4011.
(Please do not publish this number.)
The Ohio Expo Center is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
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