COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame inducted its 2026 class in the newly opened Ohio Showcase Building. The Hall of Fame, established in 1976, recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions toward making the Ohio State Fair one of the nation’s premier expositions. She oversees the Dairy Building and its famous butter cow and calf display at the Ohio State Fair. He has helped open every Ohio State Fair held during his tenure and has opened and closed every day of the fair since 2018. •••2026 Scholarship AwardsAs part of the ceremony, the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame presented five scholarship awards to youth, drawn from three endowment funds:Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame Junior Fair Board Scholarship Endowment: Samantha Bader and Lydia FuchsOhio State Fair Hall of Fame Non-Livestock Junior Fair Exhibitors Scholarship Endowment: Anna Saling and Gillian KnightOhio State Fair Hall of Fame Band & Choir Scholarship Endowment: Isadore Bailey, representing the All-Ohio State Fair Band and Youth Choir