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At this year’s Ohio State Fair, Ohio Farm Bureau will be running the Little Farmers Exhibit! Little Farmers is designed to help teach children, particularly those ages 3-10, about various sectors of agriculture. Through hands-on and engaging activities, kids will learn about both animal and crop agriculture as they travel from station to station. Along the way, they will collect items to “sell” at the  farmers market station, which is the final stop where they will receive a prize.

Through a fun and engaging learning experience, fairgoers will be able to learn more about animal agriculture with mock animals including sheep, chickens, swine, dairy cattle, and beef cattle. At these separate stations, children will learn about the array of products these animals produce and how farmers care for their livestock. Additionally, participants will visit a station modeled after a grain bin to learn about growing some of Ohio’s top commodities, such as grains, as well as a garden where they will have the opportunity to plant a seed! The goal of this exhibit is to show those who visit a little about where their food and fiber comes from.

Located south of the Taft Coliseum in the Central Park of the fairgrounds, Little Farmers will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting, and is included with the price of admission to the fair. We hope to see you at the Ohio State Fair from July 23 to Aug. 3!

About the Ohio State Fair

The 2025 Ohio State Fair will mark the 170th fair since the beginning of the tradition in 1850! The Ohio State Fair has been hosted at the Ohio Expo Center since 1886 and is home to traditions such as the Butter Cow. Single-day admission tickets bought during the fair are $12 for adults and $10 for children. For more information, visit.ohiostatefair.com/.