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The 2026 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) Celebrity Steer Show, which celebrates the values of agriculture, youth, and community, bringing together influential Central Ohio leaders, 4-H youth from across the state, and local media personalities in a spirited team competition, is coming up on August 5 at the Ohio State Fair.
The Ohio Ag Net’s Ty Higgins is a member of “Team Partners for Ohio Agriculture”, along with Ohio Farm Bureau Treasurer Adele Flynn, 4-H’er Kimber Cook, and her steer, Jimmy. Jimmy is a 1331-pound Chianina steer who enjoys marshmallows and vanilla creme sandwich cookies. Jimmy runs the show, and if he doesn’t feel like doing something, there’s no changing his mind.
For Flynn, who comes from a farm family in Lorain County, there is more on the line than a banner.
“I think I am definitely going to be critiqued for my showing abilities by my family way more than the judge,” Flynn said. “Ohio Farm Bureau has been a part of this since the very first year for this amazing cause, and it’s well worth the opportunity for my kids to point out every little mistake that I make.”
For Cook, who already has her summer full with the Pickaway County Fair and other shows and activities, taking part in this year’s Celebrity Steer Show was an easy decision.
“It’s a great experience, and it goes to a great charity,” Cook said. “When I heard how many families and kids this would be helping, it was a no-brainer to be here.”
There are several ways to take part in this event. You can see it all happen live on Wednesday, August 5, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center at the Ohio State Fair, or you can show your support by donating online to help Team Partners for Ohio Agriculture win, all while helping kids and their families find some creature comforts of home at the Ronald McDonald House while getting world-class care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
