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2025 2025 Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show

What is the Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show?

This event 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. In partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Central Ohio, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Telhio Credit Union, and the Ohio Expo Commission & State Fair, the event aims to raise vital funds to support RMHC of Central Ohio and the thousands of families they assist each year. All proceeds benefit RMHC’s mission of providing comfort, care, and support to families in need.

How does this event support RMHC of Central Ohio?

The Celebrity Steer Show brings participants together to raise awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio while also raising critical funds to keep its core programs operating. Many participants leave this event with a greater knowledge of the mission of the charity and want to become more involved with RMHC and grow their participation. This includes volunteering, recurring giving, sponsorship, and donations.

Ohio Agriculture Facts

75,000

Ohio has over 75,000 farms, 95% of which are owned by families.

50%

Farms make up over 50% of the land in Ohio.

105,000

4- H participants completed nearly 105,000 projects and programs in 2023 alone.

$117 million

Ohio exported $117 million of beef in 2022.

1.2 million

There are 1.2 million head of cattle in Ohio, including 285,000 beef cows.

14,000

Over 14,000 youth attended one of the 41 camps that were held across 79 counties in 2023.

Event Schedule Event Schedule

4:00 p.m. — Event starts

Introduction/welcome from ABC 6/FOX 28’s

Kate Seifert

Explanation of event and how to donate

Grand entrance of teams, interviews, and show

Judging & Awards

Sale of Steer

Event Awards

Best Steer

Judges will evaluate the quality of the steer by appraising its conformation including muscularity, eye-appeal and balance, structural correctness, and finish or overall body condition.

Showmanship

For the showmanship award, judges will evaluate based on presentation of the steer including the skill, ability, and appearance of the team.

People’s Choice

Spectators will vote for their favorite team by cheering at the event. Make sure you invite your supporters to join us at the show!

Best Dressed

Awarded to the best-dressed team - bring out your creativity and have fun with your outfits!

Grand Champion

The Grand Champion is awarded to the highest fundraising team after all the donations have been finalized.

4-H Champion

Awarded to the 4-H family who goes above and beyond to support the efforts of their team during the Dean’s Charity Steer Show, including through community service, in support of RMHC.

Social Star

New this year, the Social Star Contest was a week-long campaign ran earlier in July to determine the fanfavorite steer!

2025 Teams 2025 Teams

BANKING ON ALVIN

Taylor Sherman

Taylor Sherman is excited to show her steer, Alvin, in the RMHC Celebrity Steer Show.

Derrick Bailey

Derrick Bailey is the CEO of Telhio Credit Union, leading major growth and community investment across Ohio’s financial sector.

Zoe Kent

Zoe Kent is an eighth-generation Ohio farmer and social media personality running Kent Farms known for her humorous, family-friendly take on farm life.

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TEAM UDDERLY AWESOME

Tavin Warner

Tavin, 14, from Clyde County, is a hardworking 4-H and FFA member committed to raising cattle and growing his future in agriculture.

David Thorbahn

David Thorbahn is President and CEO of Select Sires Inc., driving global success in bovine genetics and recognized for lifetime industry achievement.

Tess

Tess, the voice of 99.7 The Blitz, is a Newark native who loves concerts, camping, and kayaking, and she is thrilled to join the Steer Show.

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GUCCI’S HAUTE HERD

Bailey-Lynn Jennings/Armstrong

Bailey-Lynn, a 16-year-old 4-Her and NICU graduate from Fulton County, is showing Grand Champion steer Gucci in honor of RMHC’s support for her family.

Adam Zaller

Cardinal Health executive Adam Zaller combines over two decades of HR leadership with a strong passion for community service and RMHC advocacy.

Gabrielle Phifer

NBC4’s Daytime Columbus co-host Gabrielle Phifer is an award-winning journalist with reporting experience across Arkansas, Michigan, and now central Ohio.

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EDDIE MCMOO

Claire Kramer

Claire Kramer, 14, from Hancock County, is a dedicated 4-Her who shows steers and lambs and loves baking, gardening, and sewing.

Jim Holowicki

Jim Holowicki, founder of Holowicki Enterprises, supports RMHC through his family’s McDonald’s franchises and commitment to community service.

Courtney Durbin

Courtney Durbin directs operations for Holowicki Enterprises, bringing nonprofit insight and a passion for team and customer success.

Meghan Feldman

Meghan Feldman leads marketing and community outreach at Holowicki Enterprises, championing local events and causes like RMHC.

Jay Plyburn

Jay Plyburn, WBNS 10TV morning anchor, is new to central Ohio and excited to join the Steer Show as he embraces trying new things locally.

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BANNER, BUCKEYES & BRUSCHETTA

Brody Bolen

Brody, a 13-year-old homeschooler from Ashland County, enjoys showing cattle, fishing, and hunting and is excited to support RMHC with his steer, Banner.

Sal Carfagna

Sal Carfagna helps lead his family’s fourth-generation Columbus business, managing Carfagna’s Market, restaurant, and marketing operations.

Collin Dorsey

10TV weekend evening anchor and weekday news reporter Collin Dorsey is a southern Illinois native and private pilot who loves animals and exploring Columbus.

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PARTNERS FOR OHIO AGRICULTURE

Jacoby Lapp

Twelve-year-old Jacoby Lapp from Warsaw County raises his own cattle herd and enjoys sports and woodworking while proudly supporting RMHC through the Steer Show.

Devin Fuhrman

Nationwide executive Devin Fuhrman manages national agricultural partnerships and lives in Granville with his family.

Brianna Smith

Brianna Smith, an OSU graduate and editor of Ohio’s Country Journal, lives near Shelby with her husband and helps on the family farm raising crops and timber.

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ON THE VIRG

Delaney Bell

Delaney Bell, an 18-year-old from Muskingum County, has been heavily involved in FFA and 4-H growing up.

Virgil Strickler

Virgil Strickler, longtime Ohio State Fair general manager, revolutionized youth livestock programs and supports agricultural education nationwide.

Hannah Carter

Hannah Carter of United Producers promotes agriculture through communications and lives on a cattle farm with her husband in southwest Ohio.

Cassidy Wilson

Cassidy Wilson is a Spectrum News 1 journalist and Ohio University grad who shares compelling stories with a heart for community.

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JOHNNY’S CHARITY CHAMPIONS

Bryson Dean

Bryson Dean, a soon-to-be seventh grader from Washington Court House, stays active in 4-H and sports while showing his steer Johnny.

Steve Sylvester

Steve Sylvester of NiSource leads safety operations across states and supports youth in agriculture, rooted in his own farm upbringing.

Kyle Beachy

NBC4’s Kyle Beachy is a weekend anchor and reporter with a master’s degree from OSU’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences with a specialization in communications and leadership.

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THE VALLEY FORD EXPEDITION

Lilly Gahler

Lilly Gahler, 14 from Ottawa County, is an award-winning showman and high-achieving student who loves hunting, camping, and photography.

Jason Schaub

Jason Schaub brings over 25 years of leadership experience to his role managing day-to-day operations at Valley Ford.

Walley Schneider

Walley Schneider, with 40 years in radio, hosts on WCLT T-100.3 and enjoys bourbon, hunting, grandkids, and scrapbooking.

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GUNNING FOR THE GOAL

Jaycee Reed

Jaycee Reed, a 15-year-old from Wayne County, runs a small cow heard and is heavily involved in the Ohio Cattleman’s Association BEST Program, 4-H, and FFA.

Mike Boyert

Mike Boyert co-owns Boyert Show Cattle, a family-run operation, and is a respected leader in Ohio agriculture with a legacy of producing topquality show cattle.

Emyle Taylor

Emyle Taylor, morning radio host on 103.9 The Maverick, is from Johnstown Ohio and, she is a community-focused storyteller.

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TEAM RETRO

Hailey Cronett

Hailey is from Highland County and is excited to show her Simmental steer, Retro, in the RMHC Celebrity Steer Show.

Donald Jones

Donald “Don” Jones, appointed USDA FSA State Executive Director in Ohio in June 2025, is a former state representative and cattle farmer.

Clay Hall

Emmy-winning Columbus sportscaster Clay Hall from ABC-6 returns for his second Steer Show, bringing decades of Buckeye broadcasting and a childhood rooted in farming.

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DREAMS START AT HO ME

PAINT THE RED Town Center

Ross, Pickaway & Pike

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 TH Paint the Town Center Red Easton Town Center

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TH Handbag HULLABALOO!™ Ross, Pickaway, and Pike Counties The Christopher Conference Center

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 TH RMHC Sporting Clays Tournament The Eagles Nest

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 TH HULLABALOO!™ for the House Pickwick Place

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 TH

Tee It Up For RMHC Topgolf Columbus

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 TH Handbag HULLABALOO!™ Fall Hollywood Casino Columbus

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 ST The Bake Sale Ronald McDonald House

Visit: rmhc-centralohio.org/signature-events/ for more information!

Bill of Sale Bill of Sale

July 30, 2025

This sale follows the same procedures as a typical livestock sale, but without the actual transfer of livestock. Instead, all buyer sale proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

Team Retro, presented by AEP

• Hailey Cronett, Highland County

• Donald Jones, Farm Service Agency

• Clay Hall, ABC6

Gunning for the Goal, presented by Boyert-Core Show Cattle

• Jaycee Reed, Wayne County

• Mike Boyert, Boyert-Core Show Cattle

• Emyle Taylor, Classic Hit Country 103.9 The Maverick

Gucci’s Haute Herd, presented by Cardinal Health

• Bailey-Lynn Jennings/Armstrong, Fulton County

• Adam Zaller, Cardinal Health

• Gabrielle Phifer, NBC4

Banner, Buckeyes & Bruschetta, presented by Carfagna’s

• Brody Bolen, Ashland County

• Salvatore Carfagna, Carfagna’s

• Collin Dorsey, WBNS 10TV

Eddie McMoo, presented by Holowicki Enterprises

• Claire Kramer, Hancock County

• Jim Holowicki, Courtney Durbin, Meghan Feldman, Holowicki Enterprises

• Jay Plyburn, WBNS 10TV

Johnny’s Charity Champions, presented by NiSource

• Bryson Dean, Fayette County

• Steve Sylvester, NiSource

• Kyle Beachy, NBC4

Partners for Ohio Agriculture, presented by Partners for Ohio Agriculture

• Jacoby Lapp, Coshocton County

• Devin Fuhrman, Nationwide

• Brianna Smith, Ohio’s Country Journal

Team Udderly Awesome, presented by Select Sires, Inc.

• Tavin Warner, Sandusky County

• Dave Thorbahn, Select Sires Inc.

• Tess, 99.7 The Blitz

Banking on Alvin, presented by Telhio

• Taylor Sherman, Morrow County

• Derrick Bailey, Telhio Credit Union

• Zoe Kent, @farmwithzoe, Kent Farms

On the Virg, presented by United Producers, Inc.

• Delaney Bell, Muskingum County

• Virgil Strickler, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

• Hannah Carter, United Producers, Inc.

• Cassidy Wilson, Spectrum News 1 Ohio

The Valley Ford Expedition, presented by Valley Ford

• Lilly Gahler, Ottawa County

• Jason Schaub, Valley Ford of Columbus

• Wild Walley Schneider, WCLT T-100.3

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