Ohio State Fair
The Ohio State Fair has been a favorite family tradition since 1850 and this summer the Boy Scouts of America will unveil numerous activities, games and fun for the entire family. Stop by and see us, we are located in the Lausche Building in the Fair’s Youth Center.
The Ohio State Fair is July 24 – August 4, 2024; and we need your help to make it a success; click the volunteers needed tab to signup to help. Volunteers get free admission tickets and meal tickets into the Fair.
In addition to activities and exhibits related to the theme days above, we also have the following daily activities:
- Cubmobile
- Lego Pinewood Derby
- GaGa Ball Pit
- Bouldering Wall
- Scouting artifacts and history
- Flag retirement ceremony on Veterans Day
You’ll want to come back for more than one day as new projects and activities are offered throughout the fair.
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, building enduring friendships, and 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
- 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 2 weeks of time to the Ohio State Fair, arriving the Monday prior to the Fair’s Wednesday opening (this year, they would arrive on Monday, July 22, prior to the Fair’s Wednesday, July 24 opening, and will return home on Sunday, Aug. 4).
How do my organization members apply?
Member of 4-H, Boy Scouts, Farm Bureau, FFA, and Girl Scouts are eligible to apply. Interested students can also apply to serve as an at-large member if they represent one or more of these organizations. All interested applicants should submit the official Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board application through the online application portal. Applications are due March 1.
More information can be found here!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Boy Scouts Ohio State Fair committee meets monthly at the BSA Leadership Development Center. If you would like to join the committee or have ideas for the committee, please contact volunteer chair, Matt Mowrer, at bsaosf@gmail.com.
We are also seeking volunteers who can help run the activities in the BSA Adventure Summit and serve as enthusiastic Scouting ambassadors for the public. The BSA Adventure Summit will be open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily.
Volunteer shifts are 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. | 3:15 pm – 7:15 p.m. and each shift will require at least five volunteers.
Volunteers committing to a four-hour shift will receive a fair entrance pass, meal ticket, commemorative patch and great family and Scouting memories!
To volunteer, please follow the link below.
Please sign up for BSA Adventure Central at Ohio State Fair – https://scoutingevent.com/441-2024osfvolunteers
Fair entrance tickets will be available prior to the fair and can be picked up from the front desk of the scout office, 807 Kinnear Road, during regular business hours
Eagle Scout Projects
Scouts completing their Eagle Scout project in 2020-2022 are invited to submit a poster presentation to be on display at the Boy Scouts’ area at the Ohio State Fair on Monday, August 1 – Eagle Day. Various projects will be selected to receive recognition.
We are asking that Eagle project displays consist of a display board (Science Fair backboard) with a description of the project and any photos you would like to add. The projects will be displayed at the State Fair on a table in full public view so please do not include any thing on the board that cannot be replaced. We do our best to keep an eye on everything in the booth but we cannot be responsible if the display is damaged while at the Fair. If you would like to include any additional materials such as a photo album it must sit on the table and fit within the space of the display board.
To register your Eagle Scout project, please contact Matt Mowrer at bsaosf@gmail.com for additional information.
Chairman of the Boy Scout of America Ohio State Fair Committee: Matt Mowrer, bsaosf@gmail.com or 614-349-6288
Simon Kenton Council Program Executive: Kami Hisey at kami.hisey@scouting.org or 614-310-1337