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What's up at the Ohio Expo Center and Ohio State
Fair?
With the Ohio State Fair and more than 200 other events, there's
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FEATURED ACTIVITES ON AUG. 8 AT THE OHIO STATE FAIR
Aug. 8 Highlights
COLUMBUS, August 07, 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:
FORD Day
David Cook with special guest Green River Ordinance
AEP Ohio Concert Series
WCOL Celeste Center, 7 p.m.
As the 2008 American Idol winner, David Cook is sure to be a crowd favorite with his breakout hits, including “Time of My Life” and “Permanent.” Special guest Green River Ordinance will perform songs from their new album, “Out of My Hands.”
Cheerleading Competitions
Buckeye Sports Center, 10 a.m.
Cheerleaders from all over Ohio perform routines of cheers, gymnastics and dance to compete for great prizes.
Milking Parlor
Gilligan Complex, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Elsie the Cow makes an appearance long awaited by many.
Ohio Roller Girls
ShowPlace Pavilion, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Check out Columbus’ Womens’ Flat Track Roller Derby League.
Kique Infante & Dejavu Latin Fusion
Main Street Stage presented by WBWR, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio’s own Kique Infante has built a seven-part band that beautifully blends Latin American rhythms such as salsa, festejo and joropo with others like pop, rock and funk.
Columbus Crafty Cotillion Handmade Expo
NBC4 Family Fun Stage, noon – 6 p.m.
This display features more than 30 Ohio-based independent craft vendors selling a large, colorful variety of fantastic and unique handmade items.
Ohio Lottery
North of 17th Ave., 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Stop by Ohio Lottery’s location where you can “spin and win” for great prizes and leave your mark on the Monster Mural celebrating Ohio Lottery’s 35 years of supporting Ohio Education.
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(Please do not publish this number.)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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