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Supporters.

The AOSFB is grateful to these individuals and organizations!

Click on the links below to learn more about the organizations that support the All-Ohio State Fair Band in so many ways!

Consider being a "Star Performer" and supporting the Band - contact the Alumni Association to learn of ways - both big and small - in which you can further support the AOSFB.

Schmidt's Sausage House

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Schmidt's always welcomes the Band to celebrate a Schmidt Birthday and provides a great lunch for everyone. Visit Schmidt's at their two State Fair locations or year-round in German Village.

Thanks to the staff and Alumni:
​Lisa Gallagher, Jennifer Radwan McDowell, Melissa Spangler, Megan Gallagher & Courtney Mullins as well as Kevin Dael

Kevin, a member of the AOSFB Alumni Association Board provided funds for ice cream for the Band and Choir in 2023 and provided funds in support of a pizza party in 2024!

Lisa, Jennifer, Melissa, Courtney, and Megan have provided pop for the pizza party dating back to 2006 . . . and they did it again in '24

Columbus Park of Roses Concert Series

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Once again welcomed the Band for their annual Park of Roses Concert. This is truly an AOSFB tradition.

Identity Group

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Thanks to Patrick Tomsen, President of The Identity Group, LLC for taking care of all of the Band's uniform and souvenir needs.

Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio

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Members of the AOSFB Staff and the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio are working together this year to bring about awareness of breast cancer issues.

Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

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AOSFB gives a large round of applause to
Gov. DeWine,  State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler, The Ohio Expositions Commission, the  Office of Special Events and all of the year round & seasonal employees of The Ohio Expo Center and State Fair that assist in countless ways!

The State of Ohio

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AOSFB appreciates the support of Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio's elected officials and, of course, is proud to represent The Great State of Ohio.

AOSFB Alumni Association

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AOSFB Alumni Association provides support in many ways - from sponsoring the Alumni Scholarship to co-sponsoring  
the OSF Girl Scout Talent Show, decorating the Band's Float and bringing attendees to the Fair each and every year.

Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame

Members of the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame have been supporting an endowment through the support  of The Ohio State University providing funds for a graduated Band & Choir member who will be attending OSU.

Ohio State Highway Patrol

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Special thanks to the men and women of the OSHP for providing a safe environment for everyone at The State Fair.

The Family of Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann was a longtime employee of the Ohio State Fair in Maintenance and later Special Events. She loved the Band and Choir and anonymously donated funds for years and years to support an ice cream party. Her family has carried on the tradition since her passing in 2017.

All-Ohio State Fair Band

PO Box 27
Bladensburg, Ohio 43005


Contact Us

Brian W. Dodd, Director
Edward P. Gallagher, Director of Operations
General Information - [email protected]

AOSFB Favorite Links

The Ohio State Fair
​All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir
Learn more with the Columbus Dispatch
See & hear the AOSFB perform Stars & Stripes Forever
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  • Home
  • Dates & Schedules
    • 25 Daily Schedules
  • News
  • Staff
  • Apply for the 2026 AOSFB
  • Photos & Videos
  • Fun Stuff
  • History
    • In Memoriam: Donald F. Santa-Emma
    • In Memoriam: Omar P. Blackman
    • In Memoriam: John A. Zipay
  • Supporters
  • Alumni
    • Alumni Day
  • Countdown to 2025