Breaking Boundaries: Inclusive Pig Show to Be Held at 2025 Ohio State Fair

The Ohio Pork Council and OH-PIGS Program are proud to present their third annual Breaking Boundaries Pig Show at the 2025 Ohio State Fair, an inclusive livestock event offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for Ohio youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

This unique program is designed to empower and inspire. Youth ages 9 to 22 from across Ohio will experience firsthand the joy and responsibility of caring for and showing a pig—an experience not typically available at the State Fair.

Each participant will be paired with an OH-PIGS youth showman, who will serve as a mentor and provide the animal for the show. These partnerships foster connection, teamwork, and confidence while helping break barriers to inclusion in agricultural spaces.

📅 Event Details
Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM

Location: O’Neill Swine Barn, Ohio State Fairgrounds
Attendees and supporters are encouraged to come out and cheer on these hardworking young exhibitors as they take the ring and showcase their skills.

For more information, visit: https://www.ohiopork.org/events/breaking-boundaries/

For questions or to get involved, contact:
Kayli Mitchell
Ohio Pork Council Education Director
📞 614-882-5887 x4
📧 [email protected]