Competition

2023 Knox County Junior Fair King & Queen Competition

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Knox County Junior Fair King and Queen Information

  • Any active member of a Knox County Junior Fair organization, such as 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Junior Grange are eligible to compete.
  • Preliminary Judging will take place July 6, 2023 at the CES & Chamber Junior Fair Breakfast
  • Interview Judging will take place July 10, 2023 at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in assigned timed intervals.
  • Crowning will take place Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Midway Stage during the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Knox County Fair.
  • The age requirement is 16-18 years of age as of January 1, 2023.
  • Each contestant may not be married, have been married, or parented a child.
  • The queen is eligible to complete in the Ohio Fairs’ Queen Contest at the Ohio Fair Managers Conference in 2024.
  • A $100.00 gift, provided by the Senior Fair Board, will be given to both the new king and queen.
  • Gifts will be given to the first and second place runners- up.
  • Entry applications will be available a the Knox County OSU Extension Office, by emailing Amy @ juniorfair@knoxcountyfair.org, or from the following attachment: 2023 King and Queen Competition.
  • Entries will be accepted through July 1, 2023.
  • Any questions, please call Amy Carpenter at 740-507-4458.

Knox County Junior Fair King & Queen Application

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KNOX COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR – KING AND QUEEN

  • Any active member of a Knox County Junior Fair organizations, such as 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Junior Grange are eligible to compete.
  • Preliminary judging will be July 21, 2021 at the 4-H Center.
  • Final selection will be Sunday, July 25 at the Midway Stage at 11:30 at the 2021 Knox County Fair.
  • The age limit is 16-18 as of January 1, this year.
  • Each contestant may not be married, have been married or parented a child.
  • The queen is eligible to compete in the Ohio Fairs’ Queen Contest at the Ohio Fair Managers Conference in 2022.
  • A $100 gift, provided by the Senior Fair Board, will be given to both the new king and queen. Gifts will be given to the first and second place runners-up.
  • Entry applications are available at the Knox County OSU Extension Office, at www.knoxcountyfair.org or from the organization’s advisor.
  • Deadline for entry is July 14, 2021.
  • Any questions please call the King and Queen coordinator, Bobbi Maleszewski at  740-507-1847

Rule Sheet: Queen & King Rule Sheet

Application: Jr. Fair King & Queen Application

2021 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition

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Sponsored by: Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees

 

2021 Essay Topic: Immunity: Threats to Bee Colonies and Methods to Defend Against the Threats

Honey bee colonies have developed many ways to stay healthy.  Their immune responses range from behaviors such as grooming to using materials such as propolis, a plant-derived substance bees coat on the interior of a hive for antimicrobial purposes.  Even the gut of the honey bee contains beneficial bacteria to help the bee stay healthy!

In your essay, name at least two threats (a parasite such as Varroa, a pathogen such as a virus, a predator such as a bear, etc.) to honey bee colonies and then discuss the methods colonies use to defend against the threats. If possible, include at least one picture you have taken from Feb. 2020-Feb. 2021 that illustrates how colonies manage to stay healthy against a variety of threats.

Eligibility:

The 2021 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition is open to active 4-H Club members only.

Any 4-H Club member who placed first, second or third in previous years of the national competition is
NOT eligible to win in 2021, however, state competition winners remain eligible to enter the national competition. Entered essays must encompass the designated topic only. There will be no exceptions.

Competition Rules & Essay Requirements:

Any 4-H Club member interested in writing an essay should contact their local 4-H office for competition details. The state selection process must be completed through the 4-H system.

Failure to meet any one of the essay requirements will result in disqualification.

  • Essay requirements for national judging:
    • Essay must be typewritten or computer-generated on single-sided pages and formatted following standard manuscript format using double-spaced type and 12pt font in legible font face.
    • Essay must encompass the designated topic in 750 to 1,000 words. Word count does not include sources, works cited or the writer’s biographical statement.
    • All factual statements and interview references must be cited in a “sources” or “bibliography” list.
    • Essays will be judged on (a) scope of research, 40%; (b) accuracy, 30%; (c) creativity, 10%;
      (d) conciseness, 10%; and (e) logical development of the topic, 10%.
    • On a separate page, please include a brief biographical statement of the writer including mailing address, email address and phone number.
  • Each state may submit only ONE entry.
  • Deadline for national submission: April 15, 2021
  • National winners will be announced: June 15, 2021

National competition entries may be submitted for judging via mail to the address listed below or email to . Use “4-H Essay Entry from <State>” as the subject line.

Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees

500 Discovery Parkway, Suite 125

Superior, Colorado 80027

Decisions made by the trustees of the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees during national judging are final. All national competition entries become the property of the foundation and may be used as it sees fit. No essays will be returned.

Awards:

Three cash prizes will be awarded in the 2021 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition. The author of the highest scoring essay will win first prize. The author of the second-highest scoring essay will win second prize. The author of the third-highest scoring essay will win third prize.

  • First Prize: $750
  • Second Prize: $500
  • Third Prize: $250

The three prize-winning essays will be published in ABF Quarterly, the magazine of the American Beekeeping Federation. All authors of essays submitted to the national competition will receive a relevant book on honey bees, beekeeping or honey.

2021 Knox County Livestock Ambassador Competition

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TRY #2 – We are hopeful that we will be able to move forward with our 2021 Knox County Livestock Ambassador Competition after having to cancel are inaugural year in 2020.  Sabrina Schirtzinger, our Ag/Natural Resources Educator, worked with our local commodity groups and other entities to streamline the ambassador and royalty competitions into a one day competition.  It will be held on Saturday, March 20.  Please see the attached application and guidelines.  Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 8.  Please reach out if you have questions.

Ambassadors Flyer 2021

Ambassador Program Guidelines

2020 Ambassador/Royalty Competition – POSTPONED TO APRIL 25

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This year Sabrina Schirtzinger, our Ag/Natural Resources Educator, worked with our local commodity groups and other entities to streamline the ambassador and royalty competitions.  This year it will be a one day competition for all areas on March 21.  Please see the attached application and guidelines.  Applications are due to the OSU Extension Office by 5 p.m. on March 6.

Packet: 2020 Ambassador Program Packet

2019 Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports State Championship/Shotgun Competition

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Announcing the 2019 Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports State Championship/Shotgun Competition. This competition is open to all Ohio 4-H members enrolled in any 4-H Shooting Sports discipline and age 13 as of 1/1/2019. Youth must meet all Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports requirements, including but not limited to, being knowledgeable and proficient in the safe use of the equipment and knowledgeable of the general rules of the event. The event is April 13, 2019 at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio and only includes a shotgun competition this year (additional disciplines will be added annually). The cost to register is $40 by April 5th and $50 late registration/day of event. All targets are provided but members will be responsible to supply their own firearm and ammunition. To register on-line: https://go.osu.edu/ss2019  All appropriate forms will be emailed to each youth registered. Those registering day of the event must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to complete the appropriate forms. Rules can be found at: https://goo.gl/QdcSPV

The competition serves as part of the selection process for the 2020 Ohio 4-H Shotgun Team that will compete at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition held in Grand Island, Nebraska. Youth ages 13-17 as of 1/1/19 are eligible for the team. Those youth age eighteen as of 1/1/2019 can compete for awards but not for selection to the 2020 State Team.

Flyer: 2019 Shotgun Competition Brochure-ucxkgz

2019 COTC Egg Drop Competition

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H​igh s​chool students compete as an individual or part of a team!  Participants will showcase innovative designs to protect an egg dropped from a second story height of 22 feet.  The competition will be on April 26, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register today: Individual or Team​​

​Prizes and scholarships are awarded for the winning entries​.  Check out the Official Rules and Frequently Asked Questions forms for more detailed information.

All participants are required to bring with them the Marketing and Public Relations Release Form and completed Participant’s Form on the day of the competition.

Additional questions? Please email osborn.239@cotc.edu