The Ohio State Fair returns on Wednesday, July 23, and continues through Sunday, August 3. Make sure to stop by the Lausche Youth Exploration Space between games at the midway, activities at the Natural Resources Park, 4-H livestock shows, and tasty treats from the many food vendors to check out 4-H project judging, which occurs every day starting at 9:30 a.m.
4-H project judging
Judging for 4-H special interest projects will take place in the Lausche Youth Exploration Space throughout the duration of the Ohio State Fair. 
Judging for select categories will take place in the Rhodes Center and the Agricultural Engineering Building on Ohio State’s campus.
For additional information on project judging at this year’s Ohio State Fair, visit go.osu.edu/2025osfjudging.
Thanks for helping our 4-H’ers shine!
Through the generosity of our sponsors, the top 4-H member in each project class will once again be awarded a clock trophy at the Ohio State Fair. Their support allows us to continue celebrating the successes and achievements of our youth, providing them with an unforgettable experience at the Ohio State Fair!
Visit go.osu.edu/4hclocktrophies for a complete list of our 2025 clock trophy sponsors. For more information on how to sponsor a trophy at the 2026 Ohio State Fair, contact the Ohio 4-H Foundation at ohio4hfoundation@osu.edu.
Experience a 4-H livestock show
Livestock judging competitions will take place throughout the Ohio State Fair.
Watch our 4-H members show off their hard work and dedication as they exhibit everything from goats and horses to ducks and rabbits. For a complete list of species-specific show schedules, visit go.osu.edu/osflivestockjudging.
Check out the Ohio 4-H Promotional Booth
While visiting the Lausche Youth Exploration Space, be sure to stop by the Ohio 4-H Promotional Booth. Members of the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council and the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board will be leading fun, educational activities for youth to participate in.
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Ohio 4-H, and alumni will be able to update their contact information so they can stay up to date on all things Ohio 4-H.
Staff, faculty, and students from The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences will be located near the Ohio 4-H Promotional Booth. They will be leading activities for visitors to participate in and will be sharing information about the different majors available to potential students.
Let’s hear from our 4-H alumni!
Just before the start of the awards program each afternoon, a 4-H alum will be invited to speak for a few minutes about how their experiences in 4-H benefited them and helped guide them to their current career.
Celebrate the 4-H’ers who will receive awards and learn about the impact of 4-H by attending our awards program, starting each day around 5 p.m.