4-H Calendar (revised 9/15/2023)

 

JANUARY

2    Office Closed – New Year’s Day Observance 

15  Ohio State Fair Market Beef DNA Kits Due

16  Office Closed – Martin Luther King Day Observance

17  4-H Volunteer Kickoff – 4 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center (registration required)

19  Camp Counselor Meeting – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

21  4-H Volunteer Kickoff – 9 a.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center (registration required)

24  4-H Volunteer Kickoff – 5 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center (registration required)

26  4-H Volunteer Kickoff – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center (registration required)

28  State 4-H Horse Advisor Training  https://ohio4h.org/events/state-4-h-horse-advisor-training-0 

31  New 4-H Volunteer Kickoff (brand new volunteers only)  5 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

31  Making eXtreme Counselor (MXC) Registration Due – 12 Noon 

FEBRUARY

2    Camp Counselor Meeting – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

7    4-H Equine Advisory Committee Meeting – 7 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

10  Junior Fair Turkey Poult Orders Due – 5 p.m. https://go.osu.edu/juniorfairturkey2023

10  Ohio 4-H Conference Registration Due 

16  Camp Counselor Meeting – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

20  Quality Assurance Test Out (15 yo+) – 10 to 12 Noon, Ramser 4-H Activity Center

20  Camp Counselor Meeting – TBD, Holmes County Fairgrounds

24-26  Winter Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop – 4-H Camp Ohio  http://www.go.osu.edu/23winterssworkshop 

25-26  MXC Workshop – Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center https://ohio4h.org/camp/mxc-workshop 

27   Virtual Statewide Officer Training   https://go.osu.edu/officer 

MARCH

1    Junior Fair Turkey Poult Order Pick-Up – 2 to 5 p.m., Basement of Ramser 4-H Activity Center

4    4-H Open House and Project Fair & Cloverbud Saturday – 9 to 11 a.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

4    Ohio 4-H & Hippology/Judging/Horse Bowl Clinic https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-4-h-hippologyjudginghorse-bowl-clinic 

4    Ohio 4-H Horse Communications/Poster Contest https://ohio4h.org/events/state-4-h-horse-communications-contest-0 

5-11  Ohio 4-H Week 

7    4-H Equine Advisory Committee Meeting – 7 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

9    Quality Assurance – 6 p.m., East Knox High School

11  Ohio 4-H Conference – Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus

14   Quality Assurance Session for 1st & 2nd year members – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

15  Knox County 4-H Enrollment Due by Midnight 

16  Camp Counselor Meeting – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

16-19  Ohio Beef Expo – Ohio Expo Center, Columbus

21  Officer Training – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

22  Knox County 4-H Enrollment Changes Due – 5 p.m., OSU Extension Office 

22  Quality Assurance Session for 1st & 2nd year members – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

22-26  Buckeye Leadership Workshop – Recreation Unlimited, Ashley

24  Market Beef & Market Dairy Steer Animal ID Pictures & Information Uploaded to 4-HOnline 2.0 by 12 Noon

29-31  Spring Dairy Expo – Ohio Expo Center, Columbus

APRIL 

1   Take the Leap: Career Readiness Day – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Ohio 4-H Center

3   Dairy Market Feeder, Beef Feeder, & Market Hog Junior Fair Tag Ordering Deadline – 12 Noon

4   Camp Counselor Meeting – 6 p.m., Hot Spot in Danville

5   Dairy Market Feeder, Beef Feeder, & Market Hog Junior Fair Tag Pick-Up – 5 to 8 p.m., Ramser 4-H  Activity Center​​

5   State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest https://ohio4h.org/events/state-4-h-horse-bowl-contest 

5   State 4-H Hippology Contest https://ohio4h.org/events/state-4-h-hippology-contest-0   

11   Cloverbud Activity – 5:00 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center  – DATE CHANGE FROM APRIL 5

13   Quality Assurance – 6 p.m., Centerburg High School – DATE CHANGE FROM APRIL 6

13-16  Equine Affair – Ohio Expo Center, Columbus

13   Camp Counselor Meeting – 6p.m., Hot Spot in Danville

14-16  Spring Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop – Canter Camp 4-H Camp

15  Ohio State Fair Scholarships Due 

17  Junior Fair Broiler Order Due – 5 p.m.

17  Quality Assurance – 6 p.m., Fredericktown High School

20  Knolmes Camp Open House – TBD, Ramser 4-H Activity Center

21-22  Camp Counselor Workshop – 4-H Camp Ohio (registration required)

28-30  Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp – Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp  https://ohio4h.org/camp/forestry-and-wildlife-conservation-camp 

MAY

1    Dairy Market Feeder, Market Goat, Market Hog, Market Lamb Animal ID Pictures & Information Uploaded to  4-HOnline 2.0 by 12 Noon

1    Horse Animal ID Pictures/Information, PAS Forms, & Lease Agreements Uploaded to 4-HOnline 2.0 by 12 Noon

2    4-H Equine Advisory Committee Meeting – 7 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

3    Cloverbud Activity – 5:30 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center – RESCHEDULED TO MAY 24

4    Camp Counselor Meeting – 6 p.m., Hot Spot in Danville

6    4-H Camp Ohio Adult Adventure Training – https://www.4hcampohio.org/adventure-training.html 

10   Knolmes 4-H Camp Camper registration due

11  Quality Assurance 6 p.m., Mount Vernon High School

12  Knox County Junior Fair Entries Open through June 9

14  Shooting Sports Meeting – 4 p.m., Campbell’s Sportman’s Club, Howard – UPDATED LOCATION CHANGE

16  Camp Counselor Meeting – 6 p.m., Hot Spot in Danville 

18  Quality Assurance–  6 p.m., Danville High School

24  Cloverbud Activity – 5:30 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

28  Shooting Sports Meeting – 4 p.m., Campbell’s Sportman’s Club, Howard – UPDATED LOCATION CHANGE

29  Office Closed – Memorial Day Observance

30   Camp Counselor Meeting  – 6p.m., Hot Spot in Danville

JUNE

1  Quality Assurance Completion Deadline

1  Dog Paperwork Due by 5 p.m.

1  Beef Feeder Animal ID Pictures & Information Uploaded to 4-HOnline 2.0 by 12 Noon

1  Junior Fair Broiler Chick Pick-Up – 1 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

1  Junior Fair In-Person Entries – 1 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

5-9  Knolmes County 4-H Camp – camper drop off on June 6 at 9 a.m. – UPDATED DATE & TIME

6  4-H Equine Advisory Committee Meeting – 7 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

9  Knox County Junior Fair Online Entries Close – 12 Noon 

11  Shooting Sports Meeting – 4 p.m., Campbell’s Sportman’s Club, Howard – UPDATED LOCATION CHANGE

12-16  Junior Fair Entry Check By Appointment

12-17  Camp Canopy – FFA Camp Muskingum 

13  4-H Still Project Help Day – 5-7 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center – UPDATED TIME

14-17  Ohio 4-H Spark EXPO – Ohio 4-H Center  https://ohio4h.org/workforce-development/4-h-spark-expo 

19  Office Closed – Juneteenth Observance ​​

20  4-H Still Project Help Day – 5-7 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center – UPDATED TIME

20  Ohio State Fair Livestock Entries Due 

21  Cloverbud Day Camp – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

23-25  Junior Shooting Sports Camp – Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp  https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HnAe0KM5ZNZml0  

24  Market Rabbit Animal ID Pictures & Information Uploaded to 4-Honline 2.0 by 12 Noon 

25  Knox County PAS Show – 9 a.m., Knox County Fairgrounds

29  Dog Showmanship, You & Your Dog, and Skillathon Judging – 4 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds – UPDATED DATE & TIME

30  Early Judging – By Appointment, OSU Extension Office

​​JULY

4    Office Closed – July 4th Observance

6    4-H Still Project Judging (Miscellaneous/Rocket Judging)  1 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

6     Dog Agility & Obedience/Rally Judging – 5 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds – UPDATED DATE & TIME

7    Livestock Interview Judging & Skillathon – 1 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

9-14  Senior Shooting Sports Camp – Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp 

13  4-H Still Project Judging (Food & Nutrition/Clothing Judging)  3 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center 

13  4-H Style Revue & OSF Awards – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

14  Livestock Interview Judging & Skillathon – 1 to 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

14-18  Ohio 4-H Sea Camp – Kelley’s Island 4-H Camp 

17-21  Ohio State Fair Horse Shows  https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-state-fair-junior-horse-show 

17  State 4-H Horse Judging Contest  https://ohio4h.org/events/4-h-horse-judging-contest  

21  Non-Livestock Project Drop Off – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds

22  Non-Livestock Project Drop Off – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds

23-29  Knox County Fair 

23 4-H Flower & Vegetable Judging – 10 a.m., 4-H Booth Building

29  Non-Livestock Project Pick Off – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Knox County Fairgrounds

26-August 6  Ohio State Fair

AUGUST

21  Knox County Junior Leaders Meeting – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

26  State 4-H Groom & Clean Contest  https://ohio4h.org/events/state-horse-groom-and-clean-contest 

SEPTEMBER

4  Office Closed – Labor Day Observance

8-9  State 4-H Competitive Trail Ride  https://ohio4h.org/events/state-4-h-horse-competitive-trail-ride-0 

15-17  Fall Shooting Sports Instructor Training – Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp

18  Knox County Junior Leaders Meeting – 6 p.m., Ramser 4-H Activity Center

19-21  Farm Science Review – Molly Caren Center, London

OCTOBER

1-7  National 4-H Week

NOVEMBER

10  Office Closed – Veteran’s Day Observance

23-24  Office Closed – Thanksgiving Observance

DECEMBER

2  Market Beef/Market Dairy Steer Tagging/Weigh-in – 8 to 11 a.m., Knox County Fairgrounds

25-26  Office Closed – Christmas Observance