OHIO FAIR MANAGERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION EXPECTING ATTENDANCE BOOST JANUARY 4-7

 

Who: Ohio Fair Managers Association (OFMA)

What: Ohio Fair Managers 93rd Annual Convention

When: January 4-7, 2018

Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Columbus

Why: OFMA is a voluntary corporation servicing state, independent and county junior and senior agricultural fairs, shows, exhibitions and festivals within Ohio

How:

  • Educational sessions and a trade show for fair managers to select attractions and services for their fairs on Friday, Jan. 5 and Saturday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Keynote speaker Ashlee Lundvall, paralyzed in a ranching accident in 1999 at age 16, has become a two-time college graduate, Ms. Wheelchair USA, and advocate for accessible outdoor recreation. She will speak at the general session which begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 in Battelle Grand.
  • The 2018 Ohio Fairs’ Queen will be announced at the conclusion of the general session.