DIVISION 16 OPEN SWINE
MATT BENNETT KEVIN WENDT
CO – DIRECTOR - text - 937-597-0483
CO-DIRECTOR - text - 419-566-1599
Swine Barn Email: osfswine@gmail.com
Fair Telephone Number - 614-644-4500 (July 24 -
August 6) Online entry: www.ohiostatefair.com
BREED SHOW STAFF
KEVIN KREMER, Assistant Superintendent
KELLY MORGAN, Assistant Superintendent
MARKET SHOW STAFF
ROBERT BROKAW, Assistant Superintendent
BUCKEYE BARROW BOOSTERS - Scott Evans, President
OHIO YOUTH SWINE COMMITTEE - JoAnn Fogle, President
Table of Contents
SWINE SCHEDULE ..............................................................................................................................2
ONLINE ENTRY INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................5
SESSION 1 & 2 – GILTS AND BOARS .................................................................................................. 6
ENTERING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................ 6
OWNERSHIP AND AGE GUIDELINES ........................................................................................... 8
BEST OF THE BUCKEYE SUPREME DRIVE *NEW* ........................................................................ 8
PEN ASSIGNMENTS .................................................................................................................... 8
ADDITIONAL RULES .................................................................................................................... 8
DIVISION 1614 OPEN YOUTH CROSSBRED BREEDING AND MARKET GILT SHOW - ENTRY ......... 9
DIVISION 1614 OPEN YOUTH CROSSBRED BREEDING AND MARKET GILT SHOW - RULES .......... 9
DIVISION 1616 PROSPECT SHOW – ENTRY AND RULES…………………………………………………………………………10
OPEN YOUTH B
REEDING AND MARKET SHOWMANSHIP ................................................ ………11
BREED SALE INFORMATION AND RULES..................................................................................... 11
CODE OF FAIR PRACTICE ............................................................................................................ 13
AWARDS .................................................................................................................................... 14
SESSION 3 BARROWS – DIVISION 1612 ............................................................................................. 15
IMORTANT SHOW INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 15
ENTERING PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................. 16
WEIGHTS AND WEIGH IN ............................................................................................................17
RULES ..........................................................................................................................................18
AWARDS .................................................................................................................................... 18
DIVISION 1611 – BUCKEYE BIG BOAR CONTEST ................................................................................ 19
CAMPING .......................................................................................................................................... 20
IMPORTANT ...................................................................................................................................... 21
PREMIUMS ....................................................................................................................................... 21
GOLF CART / SIDE BY SIDE RULES AND RESTRICTIONS ...................................................................... 21
TICKETING AND PARKING ................................................................................................................. 23
FEED, BEDDING AND SUPPLIES ......................................................................................................... 24
Updated: 3/1/2024
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For information on the Junior Gilt and Barrow shows, please refer to Junior Swine Division 500.
SWINE BARN SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 21, 2024 – Set-up
10:00 a.m. Staff Set-up
SESSION 1:
July 22-24, 2024 – Open Youth Crossbred Market Gilts, Open Youth Crossbred Breeding Gilts, Open
Youth Prospect Barrow and Gilt Show (OH Pigs Sanctioned Show)
Sunday July 21, 2024
Noon – 6 p.m. Pen and tack set up (no pigs)
Monday July 22, 2024
8:00 a.m. Barn Opens for Arrival
10:00 a.m. Check-in Starts (office)
7:00 p.m. All entries must be in place and checked in
8:00 p.m. All Crossbred gilt weigh cards must be turned in. Shown by declared weight with a 15
pound +/- weigh back
8:00 p.m. Swine Office closes
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
9:00 a.m. Showmanship for Open Youth Crossbred Breeding and Market gilt exhibitors
(ages 5-21) Showing oldest to youngest
North Ring – Odd Ages – 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 5
South Ring – Even Ages – 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6
2:00 p.m. Open Youth Market Gilt Show
North Ring – Odd Classes South Ring – Even Classes
Followed by Prospect Show - Open Youth Prospect Barrows & Gilt Show
(Sanctioned by Oh Pigs)
8:00 p.m. Swine Office Closes – Must pick up release form before 8 p.m.
**Gilts will show by weight, starting with Light Weight (200 Lbs)
**Market Gilts released after the show
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
8:00 a.m. Open Youth Breeding Gilt Show
**Gilts will show starting with Light Weight (200 Lbs)
North Ring – Odd Classes South Ring – Even Classes
1 hour after OYSC Session 1 Pen Auction
Followed by Crossbred Breeding Gilt Sale (1 hour after the Breeding Gilt Final Drive)
8:00 p.m. Barn must be empty for clean out and disinfecting
8:00 p.m. Swine Office Closes – Must pick up release form before 8 p.m.
**Session 1 barn clean out
SESSION 2
July 25-28, 2024 – Junior Purebred Gilts, Open Purebred Gilts and Boars, Open Crossbred Boars
Updated: 3/1/2024
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
After Midnight Barn opens for unloading of Tack Only
Thursday, July 25, 2024
6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Barn opens for arrival
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All junior show purebred gilt entries checked in and breed
classification
4:00 p.m. All Session 2 animals must be on the grounds
8:00 p.m. Swine Office Closes
Friday, July 26, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Proctored Virtual Skillathon – O’Neill
Swine Barn
11:00 a.m. Showmanship For Jr Purebred Gilt Exhibitors 4-
Hage, showing oldest to youngest
North Ring – Odd Ages – 17,15,13,11,9
South Ring – Even Ages – 18,16,14,12,10
Followed by Novice (Ages 5-8) and Advanced (Ages 19-21) Showmanship
4:00 p.m. All Open Breeding stock only must be on the fairgrounds and checked in
5:00 p.m. Breaking Boundaries Show
7:00 p.m. Showmanship Finals
8:00 p.m. Swine Office Closes
Saturday, July 27, 2024
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. All open show boar entries breed checked and painted. Crossbred boars
also weighed.
8:00 a.m. Junior Purebred Gilt Show
North Ring – Berkshire, Yorkshire, Poland China, Hereford, Landrace
South Ring – Duroc, Spotted, Hampshire, Chester White, Tamworth
**Purebred Gilts will show by age, youngest to oldest
**Will pick a top 5 for each breed (Breed Champion and Reserve
eligible for Overall Grand)
2:30 p.m. OYSC Session 2 Pen Auction
3:00 p.m. Open Boar Show
North Ring – Berkshire, Yorkshire, Poland China, Hereford, Landrace
South Ring – Duroc, Spotted, Hampshire, Chester White, Tamworth,
Crossbred
Followed By Best of the Buckeye Supreme Boar Grand Drive (north ring) – Select Top 5
Overall Breed Champion and Reserve Champions are eligible
6:00 p.m. Outstanding Breeding Exhibitor Awards and Ohio Youth Swine Committee
Awards
Followed by Final Junior Purebred Gilt Drive – Select the Top 10 Overall – O’Neill Swine Barn
Breed Champions and Reserve Champions are eligible
8:00 p.m. Open show gilts painted
** Purebred boars and gilts will show by age, youngest to oldest
**Junior Only gilts may leave after Final Drive
8:00 p.m. Swine Office Closes – Must pick up release form before 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
8:00 a.m. Open Gilt Show
North Ring – Berkshire, Yorkshire, Poland China, Hereford, Landrace
South Ring – Duroc, Spotted, Hampshire, Chester White, Tamworth
** Purebred boars and gilts will show by age, youngest to oldest
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Followed By Best of the Buckeye Supreme Gilt Grand Drive (north ring) – Select Top 5 Overall
Breed Champions and Reserve Champions eligible
Followed By Parade of Champions
Followed By Open Boar and Gilt Sale (sale order determined by Best of
Buckeye Grand Drives and judge recommendations) – Exact time will be announced at
completion of the show.
8:00 p.m.
Swine Office Closes – Must pick up release forms before 8 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Barn must be empty for clean out and disinfecting
**Session 2 clean out
SESSION 3
July 29 – August 4, 2024 – Junior and Open Market Hog Shows
Reminder the Ohio State Fair does follow the Ohio Department of Agricultural
Livestock Exhibition Rules. Including rule 901-19-02 (L) Livestock entered in or eligible
for a carcass contest prior to or during a terminal, partial terminal or no-terminal show
must be exhibition drug residue legal at the time of show and eligible for immediate
slaughter.
Monday, July 29, 2024
8:00 a.m. Exhibitors may begin to set up pens (no pigs allowed at this time)
Exhibitors are encouraged to set up their pens early, and to make sure you have the
correct pens. Pens will need to be pre-selected ahead of time, and confirmed with
office staff.
7:00 p.m. Barrows may arrive and pen
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Barrow Check-in (showrings) – Bring all of an exhibitor’s pigs at one time
Bring pedigrees to the ring if a purebred, breed classification
4:00 p.m. All Barrows MUST be on the grounds
5:00 p.m. All Barrows MUST be checked in
8:00 p.m. Swine office closes
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Skillathon (held in the O’Neill Swine Barn, parent must sign in child/participant)
2:00 p.m. Pen Auction for the 2025 Fair – Buckeye Barrow Boosters & Ohio Youth Swine
Committee
3:00 p.m. Junior Barrow Showmanship
6:30 p.m. Showmanship Finals
8:00 p.m. Swine office closes
Thursday, August 1, 2024
8:00 a.m. Junior Purebred Market Barrow Show
Show order – Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Hereford, Landrace,
Poland China, Spotted, Tamworth, Yorkshire – Classes will be numbered
consecutively for the day
North ring – Odd numbered classes South ring – Even numbered classes
6:00 p.m. Pork Off- House vs. Senate Showmanship
8:00 p.m. Swine office closes – Must pick up release form before 8 p.m.
**Junior purebred barrows not in the Final Drive or showing in the open show may
leave following the show
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Friday, August 2, 2024
8:00 a.m. Junior Crossbred Market Barrow Show
North Ring – Odd numbered classes Dark Crossbreds, Odd numbered classes Other
Crossbreds
South Ring – Even numbered Dark Crossbreds, Even numbered Other Crossbreds
11:00 a.m. Ohio Youth Swine Committee Sponsorship Auction
7:00 p.m. Outstanding Market Exhibitor and Ohio Youth Swine Committee Awards
Followed By Final Junior Barrow Drive – O’Neill Swine Barn
8:00 p.m. Swine office closes – Must pick up release form before 8 p.m.
** Junior barrows not in the open show may leave following the show.
Saturday, August 3, 2024
8:00 a.m. Open Barrow Show
North Ring – Duroc, Berkshire, Poland China, Landrace, Tamworth, Odd Numbered
classes Dark Crossbreds, Odd Numbered classes Other Crossbreds
South Ring – York, Chester White, Hampshire, Spots, Hereford, Even Numbered
classes Dark Crossbreds, Even Numbered classes Other Crossbreds
7:00 p.m. Swine office closes – Must pick up release form before 8 p.m.
**Barrows may leave after the Final Drive or whenever finished showing.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
11:00 a.m. All hogs must be removed from the barn
2:00 p.m. SALE OF CHAMPIONS (Celeste Center)
Tear down of swine barn
Judging Times
Times listed are approximate start times for each show. Management reserves the right to alter show
times based upon completion of preceding shows in the arena.
ONLINE ENTRY INFORMATION
• Enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com. All entries must be made online by June 21
st
at 1 pm.
• Exhibitors should keep their exact login information(username/password).
• ** NEW**NO late entries will be accepted for Junior Gilts or Junior Market Barrows.
Open show late entry is available after June 21 at 1 p.m. to July 22 for a $75 fee plus the
initial entry fee. July 23 and later is a $100 fee plus the initial entry fee. To make a late entry
contact the Entry Department at 614-644-4052.
• All terms and conditions are subject to change, including, but not limited to premiums.
All information must be given at time of entry. Failure to provide complete individual
animal entry information will result in a penalty fee of $25/animal. Entry and penalty
fees are non- refundable.
• All hogs will be penned in the O’Neill Swine Barn.
• Management has the right to require 2 pigs per pen. Dividers are encouraged.
• ALL SWINE Exhibited at the Ohio State Fair require 840 USDA Tags - EID and none EID
accepted. An 840 USDA Tag from the breeder you purchased your animal from is
acceptable. An 840 USDA Tag from your farm is acceptable. The preferred ear is the right
ear, however both ears will be accepted. It is against the law to remove an 840 USDA Tag
from an animal, and an animal should only have one 840 USDA Tag. If you do not have any
840 USDA Tags, please contact your local veterinarian or contact Dr. Todd Price at North
Central Veterinary Services 419-927-2568. When entering online this will be placed in the
electronic ID field. https://nationalswine.com/events/ear-tags.php
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• NOTE: In 2025 all 840 USDA tags will be required to be EID for all swine.
• Only USDA and County Fair Tags should be in the ears of your swine, all other ear tags must
be removed prior to arrival.
• Premise ID Required. Please contact Cindy Bodie at Ohio Department of Agriculture to get
one, (email - [email protected].gov). Fill out the following form and attach it to your
email. Premise Registration Form:
https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/animal-health/animal+id/premise-
registration-form- fillable. Your Premise ID will be collected at the time of entry. Please
make sure that you apply in plenty of time to receive your Premise ID.
SESSION 1 and 2 INFORMATION – OPEN BREEDING SWINE and OPEN YOUTH ENTERING PROCEDURES
• Ownership deadline: Breeding Swine - June 1. All entries must be in the name of the actual owner
or partnership.
All animals exhibited must have been actually owned and continuously cared for by
the individual exhibitor including all showing rights by June 1. Animals must have been transferred
to or be registered in the name of the exhibitor at time of check-in.
• All Purebred Breeding Gilts and Boars must have been farrowed December 1, 2023 – March 31,
2024. Breeding classes will be shown by age; youngest to oldest. Crossbreds will be shown by
weight, lightest to heaviest.
• All entries close on June 21 at 1 pm. All entries must be done on-line through
www.ohiostatefair.com. Exhibitors should retain a record of their exact login information (username
and password). All entry information: breed, registration number, sex, 840 Tag number (will be
filled out under the Electronic ID field), sire, sire of dam, ear notch, birthdate and breeder must be
entered at the time of online entry. Entries must include exhibitors name, complete address and
premise ID. A fine of $25 per head will be charged at time of check-in for failure to provide
required information ahead of time.
o If entering under farm name, please enter an * in the First Name and Farm Name as Last
Name.
• Entries close on June 21 at 1 p.m. Late entry available for Open Gilts, Open Boars, and Open
Barrows. No late entry available for Jr. Gilts and Jr. Market Barrows. Contact the entry
department at 614-644-4052 or email [email protected] for late entry. Late Fees will be
$75 per animal, plus the usual per animal entry fee from June 21 at 1:01 p.m. to July 14. July 15 to
show day late entry fee is $100 plus the usual per animal entry fee.
• Entries should be made in the following Division and Class for Open breeding stock and Open Youth
Crossbred Breeding and Market gilts.
•
Entries should be made in the following Division and Class for Prospect Show
Breed
Class
Berkshire
50
Chester White
50
Duroc
50
Hampshire
50
Hereford
50
Landrace
50
Poland China
50
Spotted
50
Tamworth
50
Yorkshire
50
Buckeye Crossbred Boar Classic
50
Open Youth Crossbred Breeding Gilts
01
Open Youth Crossbred Market Gilts
01
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• Entry Fee for Open Breeding Swine is $20 per head
• Registration papers for all purebred gilts are required. Registration papers and premise ID number
must be presented at the time of check-in. Originals required. No copies accepted.
• Any other potential boars and gilts (no limit) MUST be entered into class 200), without charge. If
NOT entered under an individual exhibitor, not eligible to show.
o Example – if you are planning to bring a Duroc, enter that gilt under Division 1603, class 50.
If you have a back-up gilt that is a Poland, enter her under Division 1607, class 200. You
will not be charged for the gilts in class 200. The number of entries you make in class 50 is
how many total gilts you may bring. Any gilts that you bring to the fair, must be pre-
entered, either in class 50 or as a substitute in class 200.
• All breeding swine must be ear notched. Registration papers will be checked with ear notches of
animals before animals can be shown. Additionally, we will be matching 840 USDA Tags. 840 Tag
number will be submitted at time of entry in the Electronic ID field.
• If entering both Junior and Open, you MUST complete entry online for BOTH JUNIOR and OPEN
(both are online only).
• Exhibitor’s name on entry must be exactly the same as owner’s name listed on registration papers.
Variations of ownership would require separate entries. Partnership and family-owned pedigrees will
be accepted.
• There is no limit to entries made, number of animals shown, or the number of premiums won by
an exhibitor in any Open Purebred Breeding Swine Classes.
• Open Youth Crossbred Breeding and Market Gilts, which are limited to 6 entries (paying the stated
entry fee) and 3 additional substitutions (at no charge). However only 6 may show at the fair (Can be
shown in both Breeding and Market shows as long as weights are eligible for both shows). An
exhibitor may bring a total of 6 crossbred gilts to the fair.
• The Ohio Landrace Breeders Association requests that all exhibitors of Landrace hogs at the Ohio
State Fair please pay their annual Ohio Landrace Breeders Association membership dues to the
Secretary/Treasurer of the association before the exhibitor participates in the Ohio State Fair
Landrace Show.
• All fans and cords MUST be inspected by a fair official in the Swine Department before being
plugged in. Only three (3) plug prong fans will be accepted. When your fans and cords have been
certified to be free of defects, they will be sealed with a band allowing them to be used. Any fan,
or cord found in the swine barn without the inspector’s band will have to be removed.
Breed
Division
Breeding
Class
Market
Class
Berkshire
Chester White
Duroc
Hampshire
Hereford
Landrace
Poland China
Spotted
Tamworth
Yorkshire
Crossbred Barrows
N/A
Crossbred Gilts
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BREEDING SWINE OWNERSHIP AND AGE GUIDELINES
• All animals exhibited must have been actually owned and continuously cared for by the
individual exhibitor including all showing rights by June 1.
• Ownership of an animal will be considered lost if, after June 1 of current year, the animal has been
consigned or sold through an auction or any other type of transaction, even if the exhibitor “buys
back” his/her animal.
• All Breeding Gilts and boars must have been farrowed December 1, 2023– March 31, 2024.
• Purebred breeding c
lasses will be shown by age; youngest to oldest. Crossbred classes will be shown
by weight, lightest to heaviest.
BEST OF THE BUCKEYE SUPREME BOAR AND GILT DRIVES
• Session 2 – All Open Show Breeds and Crossbred boars, All purebred gilts.
• Select a top 5 - Only the Grand and Reserve of each breed are eligible.
• Premium money and banners for Champion, Reserve, Third, Fourth, Fifth
• Placing of breed in Buckeye Supreme Drive will determine sale order for Session 2 sale.
PEN ASSIGNMENTS
• Pens will be assigned upon arrival.
• Pen space limited to pigs only. NO TACK or FEED in pens. Boards may be put across the top of pens for
tack and feed storage. Pens are approximately 5' x 7'.
• Each exhibitor must furnish their own feed troughs, buckets, etc. Feed and bedding will not be
furnished, but will be available for purchase.
• Exhibitors should arrange to feed their animals between 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m.
ADDITIO
NAL RULES:
The Ohio State Fair will follow the Ohio Department of Agriculture Livestock Exhibition Rules.
• No oil or oil-like show dressing will be permitted at the Ohio State Fair during the show. Water is the
preferred and accepted dressing.
• The Ohio Administrative Code is followed and enforced, including but not limited to:
• · Rule 901-19-33 - The following grooming practices are prohibited in junior market livestock shows
unless those grooming practices are permitted under rule 901-19-32 of the Administrative Code:
• · (A) Using any substance to enhance or change the color of the livestock, including the livestocks'
hid or hooves:
• · (B) Adding any substance externally to build up, change or alter the shape or conformation of the
livestock, including by way of example but not limited to rope, false hair, graphite, hemp and
powders;
• · (C) Pigmented grooming aides or materials; and
• · (D) Slick clipping or body shaving of market hogs except on the ears and tails.
• · Rule 901-19-13 - Unacceptable practices – (A) Applying any electrical, mechanical, or other
appliance to livestock repeatedly or for a prolonged time period in violation of 9 C.F.R. 313.2
• The use of the above will result in forfeiture of premiums, awards, titles and placings.
• Any breed failing to exhibit a total of 15 animals in the breeding classes will be cause for evaluation
of continuing this breed in future shows.
• It may be necessary to test swine for sulfa and the Ohio State Fair reserves the right to do so.
• All Open P
urebred Gilts and Boars will be paint branded and checked for breed character.
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• If you are unsure of acceptable breed character, please review on the following websites
• Berkshire - https://americanberkshire.com/berkshire-breed-eligibility/
• Chester White - https://cpsswine.com/breeds/chester-white/
• Duroc - https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
• Hampshire - https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
• Hereford - https://cpsswine.com/breeds/hereford/
• Landrace - https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
• Poland China - https://cpsswine.com/breeds/poland-china/
• Spotted - https://cpsswine.com/breeds/spotted/
• Tamworth - http://www.tamworthswine.org/ - In Bylaws Article XIX
• Yorkshire - https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
• Anytime a Top 5 is selected (Division or Breed), all animals could potentially come from the same
class. Please be prepared to come to the showring if the animal placed before yours is selected.
• Exhibitors of Breed Champions and Reserve Breed Champions must come to the ring for the Final
Champion Drive (where applicable) or the exhibitor will be disqualified and forfeit all premiums.
•
If a gilt or market hog is unable to compete for division champion, breed champion or overall
champion due to sickness or injury incurred after winning their respective class, the exhibitor is
able to keep their class winning premiums. A committee of 3 or more fair staff or veterinarian staff
will make the decision if the gilt or market hog is too sick or injured to compete. If it is determined
that the hog is too injured or sick to compete, the next animal in line will move up.
DIVISION 1615 OPEN YOUTH CROSSBRED BREEDING and Division 1614 MARKET GILT SHOW
ENTRY
RULES
• Entry Fee $30 per head
• Entry Deadline – June 21 at 1 p.m.
• Exhibitor must be between the ages of 5 to 21, as of January 1.
• Maximum of six (6) head, in division 1614 and 1615 combined, may be shown by one
exhibitor. Enter the first six (6) entries in class 01 for a $30/head entry fee. Additional
animals can be entered in class 02 for no charge. Gilts may be entered in both the Open
Youth Breeding and Market Gilt shows.
• All entries must be owned and in the exhibitor’s possession by June 1. Entries MUST be in the
youth exhibitor’s name.
• Declared weights must be turned in by 8 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024. No exceptions. No
late arrivals.
• Weight limits
o Open Youth Crossbred Breeding Gilts – 200 – 350 lbs.
o Open Youth Crossbred Market Gilts – 200 – 290 lbs.
• Classes div
ided by declared weights. Weigh back of top gilts will be done and must be within 15
pounds under or over declared weight or disqualified.
• All gilt classes will be shown lightest to heaviest by weight.
o Gilts will be divided into three (3) divisions.
• Open Youth Crossbred Breeding Gilts – determined after classes are broken.
• Open Youth Crossbred Market Gilts
o Lightweight – 200 – 230 lbs.
o Middleweight – 231 – 260 lbs.
o Heavyweight – 261 – 290 lbs.
• Top 6 Overall will be selected from Champion and Reserve of each of the 3 divisions.
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• All gilts must provide pedigree information at entry, including ear notch, sire, sire of dam,
breeder, and birth date.
• All exhibitor’s will be assigned a back tag number to be worn during the shows.
• Open Youth Crossbred Breeding Gilts will be judged with emphasis on breeding traits and
characteristics.
• Open Youth Crossbred Market Gilts will be judged with emphasis on market traits and
characteristics. This show is non-terminal. No secondary market for gilts is available.
• Exhibitors must use water only on gilts when grooming for the show. No oil or what appears
to be oil or powder will be permitted.
• All gilts must have a measurable 1/2" of body hair, underline included. Ears and tails may be a
shorter length.
• Any questions about the Open Youth Crossbred Breeding or Market Show will be
determined by the Swine Department Officials - Their decision will be final.
• Practice Scales: The practice scales is not ODA Certified, so please take that into
consideration, these are courtesy scales only. The practice scale will be available for
exhibitors to use to determine the weight of their Open Youth Crossbred Breeding or Market
Gilt. The weight the exhibitor will declare for their gilt(s) must be written on the weigh card
and turned in by designated times. Please be considerate and clean up after your pig as you
utilize the practice scale to keep the area and aisle clean for exhibitor and animal safety.
DIVISION 1616 PROSPECT SHOW
ENTRY
• · Entry Fee $30 per head
• · Entry Deadline – June 21 at 1 p.m.
• · Exhibitor must be between the ages of 5 to 21, as of January 1.
• · Maximum of six (6) head, in division1616, may be shown by one exhibitor. Enter the first six
(6) entries in class 01 for a $30/head entry fee. Additional animals can be entered in class 02
for no charge.
• · All entries must be owned and in the exhibitor’s possession by June 21. Entries MUST be in
the youth exhibitor’s name.
RULES
• · Declared weights must be turned by 8 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024. No exceptions. No late
arrivals.
• · May be gilts or barrows. Male hogs must be castrated and healed.
• · Weight limit – 50-170 lbs.
• · Barrows and crossbred gilts (breeding and market) will show by weight. Purebred gilts will
show by age.
• · All Purebred gilts and barrows must have registration papers in the exhibitor’s name.
Ownership deadline is June 21st.
• · There will be market and breeding shows. There will also be purebred and crossbred
divisions. Divisions will be broken down into classes at the discretion of the Directors
• · Classes divided by declared weights. Weigh back of top animals will be done and must be
within 10 pounds under or over declared weight or disqualified.
• · Show order will be determined based on entries.
• · All entry information: breed, registration number, sex, 840 Tag number (will be filled out
under the Electronic ID field), sire, sire of dam, ear notch, birthdate and breeder must be
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entered at the time of online entry. Entries must include exhibitors name, complete address
and premise ID.
o A fine of $25 per head will be charged at time of check-in for failure to provide required
information ahead of time.
• All exhibitors will be assigned a back tag number to be worn during the shows.
• · Exhibitors must use water only on prospects when grooming for the show. No oil or what
appears to be oil or powder will be permitted.
• · Any questions about the Open Youth Prospect Show will be determined by the Swine
Department Officials - Their decision will be final.
• · Practice Scales: The practice scales is not ODA Certified, so please take that into
consideration, these are courtesy scales only. The practice scale will be available for exhibitors
to use to determine the weight of their Open Youth Prospect pigs. The weight the exhibitor will
declare for their pigs must be written on the weigh card and turned in by designated times.
Please be considerate and clean up after your pig as you utilize the practice scale to keep the
area and aisle clean for exhibitor and animal safety.
• · Penning rules of 2 pigs per pen will be followed. Siblings may be required to pen together.
OPEN YOUTH BREEDING AND MARKET AND PROSPECT SHOWMANSHIP – SESSION 1
The purpose of showmanship is to encourage young exhibitors to acquire skill and know – how in the
handling of animals and to obtain information and practice in fitting and grooming them for show.
See the schedule for dates and times.
• In Session 1 the showmanship will be broken down by age. Each age will be a class, and class
winners will show for Division Champion and Reserve Showman. Showmanship will be shown oldest
to youngest. We will be utilizing two rings for showmanship.
• Divisions will be Novice 5 – 8, Junior 9 – 12, Intermediate 13 – 16, and Senior 17 – 21. Champion
and Reserve will be selected in each age division. Age as of day of show.
• Exhibitors must show their own animal in showmanship. The judge may ask that exhibitors show
another exhibitor’s animal during the course of the show.
• Advance entry in showmanship should be made online and will be confirmed at check in.
• Exhibitors are to fit their own animal.
• All animals in showmanship must be entered and shown in their respective breeding or market class.
• Judges will consider the general ability and know-how of exhibitors in training and handling of animals,
the manner in which the exhibitor presents their animal, how they handle themselves in the ring, how
to fit and groom their animal (while the grooming alone will not be emphasized), knowledge and use
of good show ring equipment and correct use of equipment, accepted show ring practices, customs
and exhibitors may be asked questions about their animal and the species.
BREED SALE INFORMATION AND RULES – SESSION 1 and 2
• Health papers may be required for sale participation and registration papers (purebreds) for
sale animals will be collected at check-in time.
• The following animals are required to be in the sale and other sale information:
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• Session 1 – Open Youth Crossbred Breeding Gilts – Wednesday, July 24,
2024
• Grand Champions and Reserves
• Boars – First and Second in class
• Gilts – First and Second in class
• Others selected by committee
• Consignments - $20/head
• Broadcast on Kennedy Ventures/CCi Live
• Kevin Wendt, Auctioneer
• The profit from the sale of Crossbred Breeding Gilts and Boars is used by the
Ohio Youth Swine Committee to support and sponsor activities and awards in
the Swine Barn at the Ohio State Fair.
• Session 2 – Purebred Open Gilts and Boars and Crossbred Boars – Saturday, July 27,
2024
• Breeds in the sale – Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Hereford,
Landrace, Poland, Spotted, Tamworth, Yorkshire – boars and gilts and
Crossbred boars
• Grand Champions and Reserves
• Boars – First and Second in class
• Gilts – First, Second and Third in class
• Others selected by committee
• Champion and Reserve Champion gilts for each breed selected in the junior
show are eligible to sell in the Session 2 sale without showing in the open show
or paying a consignment fee.
• Consignments - $20/head
• Broadcast on Kennedy Ventures/CCi Live
• Kevin Wendt, Auctioneer
• A sale expense of 15% will be deducted from the selling price. 2% of the Session 1 sale
and 1% of the Session 2 sale will be donated to the Buckeye Barrow Boosters. $2,000 will
be prorated from commission based on Session 2 sale totals to pay premiums for Best of
the Buckeye Supreme drive premiums.
• All animals must be paid for in full, on sale day, or animal will remain in the possession of the
seller until full payment is received by the secretary.
• Code of Fair Practice will be followed for all sales.
• Any exhibitor that buys their animal back and fails to pay the commission will be banned
from future shows/sales.
• If selected for the sale, you may opt out within 20 minutes following the completion of the
show by paying $1,000 (must be paid at the time of opting out or an additional $500 fee will
be charged). Failure to pay fees will result in a 2-year suspension for any family members.
Any animal that opts out of the sales will not be listed in the catalog and therefore will not
lose ownership rights for later fairs.
• Failure to bring an animal in the catalog to the sale ring, will result in a $1,500 fee.
Ownership will also be considered lost for later fairs.
• If a gilt or boar is unable to come to the sale ring due to sickness or injury incurred after their
class a committee of 3 or more fair staff or veterinarian staff will make the decision if the gilt
or boar is too sick or injured to sell.
• Sales are managed by The Wendt Group. Checks will be mailed to sellers approximately 30 –
45 days following the auctions. Contact Amy Smith with questions –
amy@thewendtgroup.com
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AWARDS
• Animals in each class will be placed on a 1-2-3-4 etc. basis and the premiums as listed will be paid on
the numerical placing. The placing premiums will be announced at a later date.
• Class size breakdown. Gilt classes will be divided by a maximum of 12 head per class plus or minus
three (3) head (9-15 head). All classes will be shown youngest to oldest. Boar classes will be divided
by a maximum of six (6) per class plus or minus two (2) head (4-8 head). All purebred classes will
show by age, youngest to oldest. Crossbred classes will show by weight, lightest to heaviest.
Gilt Champion and Reserve
Boar Champion and Reserve
Breeds
Banners Sponsored by
Banners Sponsored by
Berkshire
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Chester White
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Duroc
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Hampshire
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Hereford
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Landrace
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Poland China
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Spotted
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Tamworth
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Yorkshire
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Youth Breeding Gilt
Wendt Livestock/Bodey Insurance
NA
Youth Market Gilt
Vallery Family Showpigs
NA
Buckeye Cross Boars
NA
Ohio Youth Swine Committee
Best of the Buckeye Supreme Boar Grand Drive
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
$500
$300
$125
$50
$25
Youth Breeding Gilt Premiums
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
$1000
$750
$500
$400
$300
$200
Paid by the Ohio Youth Swine Committee. The non-profit Ohio Swine Youth Committee is a support group
for swine shows at the Ohio State Fair. Proceeds are generated from sponsorships of swine shows, the
Buckeye Crossbred Boar Classic, and the Open Youth Crossbred Breeding Gilt auction.
Youth Market Gilt Premiums
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
$200
$150
$100
$75
$50
$25
Showmanship Award Banners
Division
Champion
Reserve Champion
Novice
C&D Jury Farms & Trucking
C&D Jury Farms & Trucking
Junior
Wendt Livestock
OYSC
Intermediate
Wendt Livestock
OYSC
Senior
Wendt Livestock
OYSC
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SPECIAL AWARDS:
Berkshire
Premier Sire – Dixie Overstake Memorial
Reserve Premier Sire – Triple Z Show Pigs
Premier Exhibitor – Springcrest Farm Memorial
Reserve Premier Exhibitor – Mapes Livestock Photos
Chester White
George W. Corron Premier Ohio Exhibitor. In honor of George W. Corron this award shall be
presented by the Ohio Chester White Association to the exhibitor from Ohio who
accumulates the most premium dollars. An award will be presented with the presentation of
the Premier Sire Awards just before the beginning of the sale.
Premier Sire Banner sponsored by Ohio Chester White Association
Duroc
Roger Whetstone Memorial Banner - Premier Exhibitor- This award shall be presented by the
Ohio Duroc Association to the exhibitor from Ohio who accumulates the most premium
dollars.
DIVISION 1612 BARROWS
IMPORTANT SHOW INFORMATION:
• All Barrows must have USDA 840 tags. Standard or EID accepted in 2024. Preferred placement is in
the right ear. 840 tags and Ear Notches will be used as entry identification and checked upon arrival.
NOTE: by 2025 all USDA 840 tags are required to be EID. https://nationalswine.com/events/ear-
tags.php
• All exhibitors must have a premise ID (this is based on the location the pigs were raised, so the same
premise ID will cover all siblings). Please go to
https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/animal-health/animal%20id/premise-
registration-form-fillable to register for a premise id. Don't delay as this can take a few weeks to get.
If you have any questions on 840 tags or getting a premise ID, please talk to your veterinarian.
• Please provide a photo copy of your purebred registration at time of check in. You will also need
your original registration papers.
• All barrows NOT IN FINAL DRIVE or the Open Show are released after the show on Thursday, August
1 (Purebreds) or Friday, August 2 (Crossbreds). Releases will be available at the conclusion of the
show. All barrows not named Overall Final and Reserve in the junior barrow show must be removed
by 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
• Required Virtual DUNF form link will be available at a later date.
• DUNF forms must be completed by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
• Reminder the Ohio State Fair does follow the Ohio Department of Agriculture Livestock Exhibition
Rules. Including rule 901-19-02 (L) Livestock entered in or eligible for a carcass contest prior to or
during a terminal, partial terminal or no-terminal show must be exhibition drug residue legal at the
time of show and eligible for immediate slaughter. All Jr and Open Barrows are required to follow
this rule.
• It may be necessary to test swine for sulfa and the Ohio State Fair reserves the right to do so.
• Judges may disqualify barrows showing evidence of late castration, cryptorchidism, or serious
structural defects, regardless of the apparent muscling or degree of finish shown.
• All breed gilt and barrow champions, reserve champions, third, fourth and fifth may be subject to
DNA testing for the presence of the stress gene, parentage verification and breed purity at the
conclusion of the show.
• All fans and cords MUST be inspected by a fair official in the Swine Department before being plugged in.
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Only three (3) plug prong fans will be accepted. When your fans and cords have been certified to be
free of defects, they will be sealed with a band allowing them to be used. Any fan, or cord found in the
swine barn without the inspector’s band will have to be removed.
SESSION 3 OPEN MARKET BARROW ENTERING PROCEDURE
• Ownership deadline: May 26. All Barrows must be owned by and in the care of the
exhibitor by May
26.
• ALL BARROWS must be entered online. Entry deadline is June 21 at 1 p.m.. NO late entry for Junior
barrows will be accepted. Late entry for Open Barrows is $75/head plus regular entry feefrom June
21 at 1:01 p.m. to July 14. July 15 to show day late entry fee will be $100 plus the inital per animal
fee. To make a late entry contact Barb Prince at [email protected].
• ALL barrows MUST enter into Division 1612. You will enter into specific classes by breed. Other
information that will need to be provided is the 840 tag ID number (use electronic ID field), Premise
ID, ear notch, sire, sire of the dam, breeder and registration number (if purebred). Dark and Other
cross barrows, enter registration number “0000”.
• Entries should be made in the following Division and Class for Junior Barrows.
Breed
Division
Class
Berkshire
1612
014
Chester White
1612
019
Duroc
1612
001
Hampshire
1612
031
Hereford
1612
035
Landrace
1612
022
Poland China
1612
040
Spotted
1612
025
Tamworth
1612
029
Yorkshire
1612
008
Dark Crossbred
1612
042
Other Crossbred
1612
058
Extra Barrows (no more than 3)
1612
200
• When entering a barrow into either Dark Cross or Other Cross Barrow classes, enter the registration
number as "0000". It is a required field, and we understand you will not have a registration number
for those barrows. Please use the number "0000" for those barrows.
• Any other potential barrows MUST be entered by June 21 at 1:00 p.m. into class 200, without
charge. If NOT entered under an individual exhibitor, not eligible to show.
• If you bring a barrow that is not one of the six you registered in breed specific classes, or any of the
potential barrows in class 200, then your barrow is ineligible to show. If this happens, you can pay a
late entry fee and show it in the OPEN Barrow Show ONLY.
• Upon arrival at the Ohio State Fair exhibitor MUST declare which barrow(s) will be shown. The
entry/entries MUST be confirmed by the Ohio State Fair staff at check-in using the original entry list
to confirm. If barrow identification does NOT match original entry information, entry will not be
eligible for the Junior Barrow show. Barrow is eligible to show in the Open Barrow Show (late entry
fee applies if not previously entered).
• WEIGHTS WILL BE DECLARED and must be turned in by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
• Premise ID will be verified at check in.
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• All entries must be made online at www.ohiostatefair.com . Exhibitors should retain a record of
their exact login information (username and password).
• All entries must include exhibitor’s name, complete address, and entry fees.
• Entry fee for Open Barrows is $30 per head
• Registration papers for all purebred barrows are required. Registration information is required at the
time of online entry. Registration papers must be presented at the time of check-in. Originals
required. Copies will be submitted to the office; Grand and Reserve Champion original pedigrees will
be kept by the OSF.
• Purebred b
arrows must meet breed registration requirements for breed character. Breed
representatives will evaluate hogs for breed character.
• If you are unsure of acceptable breed character, please review on the following websites:
• Berkshire - https://americanberkshire.com/berkshire-breed-eligibility/
• Chester White - https://cpsswine.com/breeds/chester-white/
• Duroc - https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
• Hampshire - https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
• Hereford - https://cpsswine.com/breeds/hereford/
• Landrace - https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
• Poland China - https://cpsswine.com/breeds/poland-china/
• Spotted - https://cpsswine.com/breeds/spotted/
• Tamworth - http://www.tamworthswine.org/
• Yorkshire - https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
• Crossbred barrows will be divided into dark cross (showing color pigmentation on skin) and other
cross (showing no red or black pigmentation on skin) divisions.
• Breed classes will be finalized at check in. Any purebred without papers, will be moved to the
crossbred division.
• All barrows must be ear notched and have an 840 USDA tag. Barrows will be disqualified if evidence of
fresh ear notches.
• All barrows will be divided into classes after check-in on July 31, 2024. All weights must be declared by
9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Weights cannot be changed after declaration.
• Anytime a Top 5 is selected (Division or Breed) all animals could potentially come from the same
class. Please be prepared to come to the showring if the animal placed before yours is selected.
SESSION 3 OPEN MARKET BARROW WEIGHTS & WEIGH IN
• All barrow weights must be declared by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Barrows must weigh
between 220 lbs. and 290 lbs., declared.
• Only barrows meeting weight requirements will be eligible for showing in the Open Division classes.
• A declaration of weight must be declared in the swine office by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. All
declared weights and official weights must be within the 220 lbs. and 290 lbs. limits.
• All weigh backs during the show will be plus or minus 15 pounds of the show weight.
• Any breed exhibiting less than 12 animals will be combined with the next smallest breed. All purebred
barrows and crossbred barrows will then be placed in classes with a maximum of 16 head per class.
Example: 16 and under – 1 class; Over 17 – 2 classes
• Practice Scales: The practice scale is not ODA certified, so please take that into consideration, as
the
se are courtesy scales only. Practice scale will be available for exhibitors to use to determine the
weight of their market barrow. The weight the exhibitor will declare their market barrow must be
written on the weigh card and turned in by the designated time. Please be considerate and clean up
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after your pig as you utilize the practice scale to keep the area and aisle clean for exhibitor and
animal safety.
RULES
• Premiums per class will be determined at a later date.
• After declaration of weight, judging sheets and programs will be printed listing each of the exhibitors’
barrows placed in the proper breed and weight class.
• Registration papers and breed standards are required for purebred classes. Registration papers are
mandatory at check-in.
• Exhibitors must USE WATER ONLY on barrows when grooming for show. No oil or what appears to be
oil or powder will be permitted.
• All barrows must have a measurable 1/2" of body hair, underline included. Ears and tails may be a
shorter length.
• Exhibitors are limited to showing a maximum of six (6) barrows. See information above.
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS – Banners Sponsored by:
Champion
Reserve Champion
Third
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Ohio State Fair
Champion
Reserve
Breeds
Banner Sponsored by
Banner Sponsored by
Berkshire
Chester White
Duroc
Hampshire
Hereford
Landrace
Poland China
Spotted
Tamworth
Yorkshire
Dark Crossbred
Other Crossbred
SPECIAL AWARDS
• The Ohio Berkshire Association will present $50 to the owner of the Grand Champion barrow at the
Ohio State Fair providing it is a Berkshire with both sire and dam recorded in the Berkshire
Association and if a picture and story are supplied.
• The American Berkshire Association, 2637 Yeager Rd, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 offers a
plaque to the overall Grand Champion Barrow if the animal is from a recorded Berkshire litter and
the Association is supplied a photo and story within 30 days of the show.
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• The Chester White Swine Record Association, offers $50 for Grand Champion Barrow over all
breeds, provided they are from litters recorded in this Association and a picture of the winner and
application for award, signed by Fair Management, is received within 30days following the show.
• The Ohio Duroc Breeders’ Association will award $50 to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion
Barrow (purebred or crossbred), if sired by a registered Duroc Boar. The owner of the barrow must
be able to verify name and registry number of the sire at time of award.
• The Poland China Record Association, Inc., P. O. Box 9758, Peoria, IL 61612, will present a trophy to
the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Barrow over all breeds providing they are out of a recorded
Poland China litter. A picture of winning animal, barrow certificate and certification by an Ohio State
Fair official must be sent to the Poland China Record Association within 30days of show.
• The National Spotted Swine Record, Inc., will award $50 to the owner and exhibitor of the Grand
Champion Barrow over all breeds provided the exhibitor is a member of the National Record and
the barrow is verified from a litter reported with the National Record. The Association will award $50
to the owner and exhibitor of the Grand Champion Barrow over all breeds over all breeds or a
crossbred if sired by a recorded Spotted Boar. Payment will be made upon receipt of notice by show
officials.
DIVISION 1611 BUCKEYE BIG BOAR CONTEST
• NO Entry Fee
• First Place Only Awarded
• $150 and Banner
• Contest open to Ohio residents
• Boar must pass health requirements of the Ohio State Fair.
• The winning Boar must be in place at the Ohio State Fair by 12:00 noon, Monday July 22 and be
on display through 4:00 pm, Sunday, August 4, 2024.
• The winning Boar is to be displayed in a designated educational exhibit area of the Swine Barn;
however, he can be removed from the display for exercise, washing and other essential activities
as long as he is properly handled.
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CAMPING
Due to limited space for the 2024 Ohio State Fair camping will go to a lottery system. All camping
reservations will be for Livestock Exhibitors only in 2024. Entries will be verified after the entry
deadline on June 21 at 1 p.m. If you do not have entries you will be contacted to release your spot
and receive a refund. All camp spots are full hook up and located in Korbel North. The camping
lottery form will be available from May 6 - May 17. The first round of lottery winners will be
contacted via email the week of May 27. Winners will receive emailed directions of how to pay for
their spot. It is your responsibility to be checking your email, including the junk/spam folders. The
second round of lottery winners will be contacted via email the week of June 3. If there is a need for
further lottery winners to be contacted this will take place the week of June 10. Please read the
2024 Camping Rules listed below:
Reservation limits/subleasing
Each person may make no more than one (1) site reservation. Reservations are for the individual
who placed the reservation and their associated camper/vehicle only for the length of time
necessary. “Subleased” spots, in which the individual making the reservation allows a third party to
later occupy his or her spot after he or she exits the Ohio State Fair, are strictly prohibited. This
means that individuals cannot make a reservation, stay for a portion of the leased time, pull out and
then let his or her friend pull in. Violators may be towed and prohibited from booking future
camping reservations.
Hours and check-in/check-out
• Campground is open from July 15 – Aug. 4, 2024.
• All campers must vacate campground no later than 6 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2024.
• Check-in time begins at 3 p.m. If RV/camper will be late on arrival, they must notify the
camping office at 614-644-4191 no later than 6 p.m. on the day of check-in. Otherwise, the
reservation will be forfeited the following day and an automatic one-night charge of $60 will
apply. The remaining reservation amount will be refunded to the original form of payment.
• Check-out time is no later than noon. All campers must exit the campgrounds no later than
noon on their scheduled departure date. Check-in and check-out times will be strictly
enforced. Guests who do not move their camper by the required check-out time will
automatically be assessed a $100 penalty. Violators will be towed. Please see below for
information on extended stays.
• The campgrounds will be patrolled. If a purchased spot is found to be vacant or being leased
to another camper fraudulently using another owner’s permit and reservation, both
violators may be prohibited from booking future camping reservations.
Cancellations/forfeitures
• No call, no show results in automatic one-night charge of $60, with remaining reservation
amount refunded to the original form of payment. In addition they will be banned from
entering future Ohio State Fair camping lotteries.
• Campers must notify the camping office at 614-644-4191 of reservation cancellation no
later than 24 hours prior to the reservation’s scheduled start time in order to receive a full
refund.
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Prohibited items and activities
• TENTS ARE PROHIBITED — We are strictly RV-type camping ONLY.
• Charcoal grilling is permitted.
• Absolutely NO fire pits/bonfires, etc.
• Absolutely NO pools or water sprinklers of any kind.
• NO dumping of gray or black water on the grounds. All violators will be ejected from the
premises without a refund.
• Unmanned aircraft systems (drones) are PROHIBITED in the campground and throughout
the fair.
• The use/possession of Segways/hoverboards is strictly prohibited.
• You must be a licensed and insured driver to operate any motorized vehicle including golf
carts, scooters, gators, 4-wheelers, cars and trucks. Patrons with golf carts/4-wheel devices
must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Ohio State Fair including permits, which
can only be purchased pre-fair in 2024. Violators will answer to the Ohio State Highway
Patrol on the premises.
• No bicycles are permitted to be ridden after 10 a.m. within the grounds of the Ohio State
Fair.
• No skateboards are permitted within the grounds of the Ohio State Fair.
• Please dispose of trash in the provided receptacles.
• Please report any unlawful activity!
IMPORTANT
If you receive premiums of $499 and over, the State of Ohio requires you to register as a "new supplier"
at www.supplier.obm.ohio.gov. This MUST be do
ne before any payment will be processed. Please be
aware you will be asked for banking information, as your payment will be direct deposit. You may use
either a checking or savings account. If you have won $499 or more in the past, and have already set up
a supplier account, you do not need to register again. However, you are responsible for making any
address or name changes, by going to https://ohiopays.ohio.gov/ and updating an
y
necessary information. If you need assistance with the online registration process, please view this
tutorial or call the "help desk" at 1-877-644-6771.
Premiums
Premiums are processed and mailed at the conclusion of the fair. Any exhibitor who has not received
due money by October 31, 2024, should notify the Entry Department at 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH
43211, phone 614-644- 4052; e-mail b.prince@expo.ohio.gov or 614-644-4049; a.hershey@expo.ohio.gov.
Golf Carts
Golf Cart / Side-by-Side Rules and Restrictions
The use of Golf Carts, Side-by-Sides, or other similar all-terrain vehicles, is limited to golf carts, gators or
similarly manufactured vehicles. Use of ATV’s that do not meet those listed are not allowed. Use is
limited to special circumstances where a need has been demonstrated (such as delivering feed to
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animals, trash removal, or on-grounds delivery to vendor booth locations during restricted hours), and
only when an Ohio State Fair Golf Cart Permit has been issued. No vehicles with performances packages
are permitted. All other electric or motorized vehicles are prohibited, including but not limited to:
electric or motorized scooters, motorized bicycles, mini-bikes, slingshot trikes, dune buggies,
hoverboards, and Segways.
Permitted
Prohibited
• Golf Carts
• Gators or similarly-manufactured vehicles
without performance packages
• Any vehicles with performance packages
• Four-wheelers
• Electric or motorized scooters
• Motorized bicycles
• Mini-bikes
• Slingshot trikes
• Dune buggies
• Hoverboards
• Segways
• Other electric or motorized vehicles
Violators will have their vehicle confiscated and impounded.
Any Permit holder found in violation of any policy pertaining to golf cart use will automatically forfeit
their golf cart permit as well as be subject to golf cart confiscation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The
golf cart will be confiscated, and the owner must remove the cart from the Fair no later than midnight
on the day of the impoundment. Owner/applicant will be held responsible.
Permit applications are due June 21 at 1 p.m.
All golf carts must be registered with the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair Finance Office by completing the
Golf Cart Application. New this year, golf cart permits must be pre-ordered online during the entry
process which closes June 21, 2024 at 1 p.m. Payment for the permit will be required at the time of
purchase on the entry site. 2024 golf cart permits will cost $30 per day or $300 for the full fair. NO
ONSITE GOLF CART SALES WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2024.
A 2024 permit must be attached to the front of the cart AND REMAIN CLEARLY VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
Golf cart permit applications will only be reviewed for those who have submitted the following via the
Ohio State Fair Website:
• A copy of auto liability insurance and
• A copy of the driver’s license(s) for all approved drivers
• A golf cart information form (Google Form)
Rules and Restrictions
• Cart rules apply to dates starting Monday, July 15 and ending Sunday, August 4.
• Golf carts can be operated in a safe manner ONLY by a pre-approved, licensed driver. Drivers
must be 16 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.
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• Golf carts can be driven ONLY on the blue line shuttle path around the perimeter of the grounds
as indicated by the dotted line on the included map between 10 a.m. and midnight. This path is
designed with the safety of the fairgoer in mind.
• Carts must be kept secure at all times, especially at night.
• Drivers and passengers are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages on carts.
• Golf cart speed limit is 10 mph.
• Having more individuals in a golf cart or side-by-side than seats in the vehicle is strictly
prohibited.
• Carts are for official use only.
• No joyriding or racing will be allowed.
• When parking your cart, be careful to avoid blocking access to concessions, walkways,
doorways, or roadways.
• Carts are not permitted anywhere beyond the blue shuttle path, including on the grassy areas of
the grounds and the paved path between the Bricker Building and the Gilligan Complex.
• VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE AND FINAL REVOCATION
OF PERMIT & CART AND APPLICANT WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.
Ticketing and Parking
Admission – Junior Fair admission tickets will be provided at check in
Pass type
Amount
Single Entry
$8
6 Punch – Entry (multi punch ticket)
$40
Parking – Available with an Open Entry ONLY – Junior Fair ONLY Exhibitors cannot purchase a
parking pass
Gate/Number of Days
Species to Utilize Pass
Amount
Pre-Fair on Grounds
Any exhibit between July 15 and
July 23
$10 per day per vehicle – pay at
the gate – paid daily
Gate 10 – 4 days
Rabbit, Ag/Hort
$40
Gate 10 – 5 days
Poultry, Ag/Hort
$50
Gate 9 – 1 day
Swine – First Session
$10
Gate 9 – 4 days
Swine – Second and Third
Session
$40
Gate 10 – 1 day
Beef – Session 1
$10
Gate 10 – 2 days
Sheep – Market Session, Santa
Gertrudis/Mini Hereford Beef
Session, Commercial Cattle
$20
Gate 10 – 3 days
Beef – Session 2, Beef Prospect
Cattle, Sheep – Session 2
Breeding
$30
Gate 10 - 4 days
$40
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Gate 10 – 5 days
Sheep – Session 1 Breeding,
Dairy – Session 1, Session 2,
Draft Horse
$50
Any Second Sticker
Only with an open class entry
and for the number of days
required to be on the grounds
$75
Additional Items to Note
• Admission and Parking starts on July 24, 2024 and extends until August 4, 2024.
• Parking is in the area designated on the back of the specific pass purchased. If you are parked in
the wrong location for your pass vehicle is subject to being towed.
• If the parking area noted on your pass is full additional free parking is available North of 17
th
Avenue.
• Purchased admission and parking will be mailed in early July. Junior Fair Exhibitors will receive
tickets for the days they are required to be on the fairgrounds upon check in with the respective
barn of their entries.
• Livestock trailer parking is available North of 17
th
Avenue free of charge on a first come first
serve basis. Livestock trailer parking is limited so please be courteous of others when parking.
Feed, Bedding and Supplies
First Bedding will be furnished for beef, poultry, and rabbits. Sawdust and sand are not to be used for
bedding, due to the difficulty in disposing of manure containing these materials.
As a service to exhibitors, Management has contracted with a vendor to make available for purchase
grain, hay, straw, and some miscellaneous supplies. The store is located under the viaduct across from
the Gilligan Livestock Complex (Horse Barn). Prices must be posted and be in line with the retail market
of this general trade area. All purchases made during the show must be from the feed vendor. No
outside vendors will be permitted to make deliveries on the fairgrounds.
Exhibitors may provide their own feed, but are not permitted to sell to others, nor may they store feed
in aisles or block aisles with service vehicles.
Exhibitors purchasing feed and bedding from the vendor must not have a remaining balance. All items
should be paid for upon initial purchase. Any remaining balance with vendor will result in release slip
not be given until balance is paid.
Exhibitors must keep pens and aisles clean and in order, along with keeping their animals clean and well
cared for, as a part of their contribution to the Ohio State Fair. Exhibitors must place manure outside of
the building in area provided for loading. Manure must not be left on the ramp or platform. Exhibitors
neglecting to do this will be warned for the first offense. Premiums and special awards won shall be
forfeited for further neglect and lack of cooperation.
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Late Arrival/Early Release
One late arrival or early release will be granted per exhibitor. Late arrivals and early releases are
granted for county fairs, other livestock shows, and emergency situations. In the event of a county fair
or other livestock show please email your request for late arrival or early release to Andrea Hershey,
Ag/Livestock Manager, at [email protected]. Requests must be emailed by July 15, 2024.
Emergency situations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Buildings and Grounds Regulations
To maintain our buildings and grounds and provide public safety the Ohio State Fair has the following
regulations:
• Advertisements can not be displayed on the walls, doors, or windows of buildings.
• Signage that is hung on the building surfaces must be adhered with gaffer’s tape.
• Lawn signs must be approved by Ohio State Fair management. Any signs not having prior
approval will be removed.
• Ohio State Fair management reserves the right to remove signage and advertisements from any
building surface.
• Tents must be staked down and adhere to the species-specific policy on location and hours of
use.
• Tents can not block doorways, driveways, shuttle paths, or public traffic flow.
• Ohio State Fair is not responsible for damage to tents due to inclement weather or sudden
weather changes.
• Ohio State Fair reserves the right to ask that tents be removed.
Updated: 3/1/2024
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