State Convention

May 1-2, 2025

Watch the 97th Ohio FFA Convention

Ohio FFA offered a livestream experience, sponsored by Ohio Corn & Wheat, for those who were unable to attend the 2025 convention! Watch the convention sessions, talent showcase and band and choir musical presentation on our YouTube channel.

WATCH

Convention Career Show and Expo
The 2025 Convention Career Show and Expo is full. To request exhibitor information for the Expo at the 2026 Ohio FFA Convention, contact Brenda Correll.

Registration
FFA Chapters – Pre-registration for the 96th Ohio FFA Convention will open March 7, 2025 and will remain open until April 7, 2025. If you are ordering a two-day parking pass, you must pre-register. After April 8, you may only register on-site in the Celeste Center. If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Correll.
Parents and other guests – Please register on-site in the Celeste Center upon arrival. Parking can be paid at the entrance gate – one time entrance parking fee is $7.

FFA members $30
Advisors $10
Parents & others $10
Two-Day unlimited entry Parking pass $20

Housing and Dining
Experience Columbus

Year-in-Review Photo Submission
The Ohio FFA Association is asking FFA chapters to submit photos for the Year-In-Review video at this year’s convention. If you would like to submit a photo, click here. If you are not able to submit photos via this form, email up to 10 photos to Lauren Corry at lcorry@ohioffa.org with the subject line “24-25 YIR Photos, [Chapter Name]”. Photos not adhering to the guidelines found on the link will not be used. Photos must be submitted by April 1st.

Band, Chorus, Talent
Applications are due March 1st. Notification of members selected
will be posted on the website no later than April 15th.

State FFA Band Application
State FFA Choir Application
State FFA Talent Application

Agriscience Fair
All Information for the Ohio Agriscience Fair
Application (online) – Due March 7, 2025

Charitable Giving Recognition
(replacing Children’s Hospital and CROP only recognition)
Chapters donating $500 or more in charitable giving from April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025 will be recognized at the Ohio FFA Convention. Chapters will need to submit proof of donation(copy of PO, company receipt, cancelled check, company thank you) to Brenda Correll by April 1. Charitable contributions may be made to foundations, organizations, or local community events. Contributions to multiple entities can be combined to total $500. Charitable organizations could include, but are not limited to, Ohio FFA Foundation (donation that is not already part of a recognition program), Ohio FFA Camp (donation that is not already part of a recognition program), Children’s Hospital, St. Jude, CROP, Susan G. Komen, Relay for Live, Pelotonia, community events specific to your area, and many other charitable organizations.