Ohio State Fair

2019 Ohio State Fair Livestock Animal Ownership Changes

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The following changes are directly linked to the Ohio State Fair and those that show there.  This is NOT for the Knox County Junior Fair.

Livestock Animal Ownership changes for the 2019 Ohio State Fair announced:

In order to be more consistent with statewide livestock exhibition ownership rules from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the Ohio State Fair has modified ownership rules beginning with animals exhibited at the 2019 Ohio State Fair. Specifically, some market animals (swine, lambs, goats and poultry) will have ownership date changes.

To help prepare exhibitors for this change, a list of these modified rules are below. We are sharing this list online and on social media to help inform exhibitors, but would greatly appreciate your assistance in spreading the word.

Market animals – SOME CHANGED FOR 2019 OHIO STATE FAIR

  • Market beef – January 1
  • Market swine – May 1 (changed for 2019)
  • Market lambs – May 26 (changed for 2019)
  • Market goats – May 1 (changed for 2019)
  • Market rabbits – June 1
  • Market poultry – within 5 days of hatch (changed for 2019)

Breeding animals – dates have not changed for 2019:

  • Breeding Beef – May 1
  • Breeding Swine – June 1
  • Breeding Sheep – June 1
  • Breeding Goats – June 1
  • Breeding Poultry – June 1
  • Breeding rabbits – June 1
  • Dairy Cattle – June 1

For more information: https://ohiostatefair.com/livestock/

More 2018 Ohio State Fair Recognition

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Ohio State Fair Mini Horse Show

  • Samantha Webb showed Spirit and hey placed 4th in Hunter Jumper at the Ohio State Fair in the small equine class.  They also placed 4th in Jumper small equine class.
  • Arwen Furnis and Diamond Glitter placed 5th in Hunter Jumper small equine and Grand Champion in small equine Trail in Hand at the Ohio state fair.

More Results from the 2018 Ohio State Fair

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Knox County was well represented at the Dairy Market Feeder Show during the 2018 Ohio State Fair.

  • Sierra Shields had Overall Grand Champion
  • Alex Annett had Overall Reserve Grand Champion.
  • Alexis Bostick was 4th Place Overall
  • Knox Countians won 7 of the 9 classes offered. Also showing were Ethan Swendal and Hannah Vaughn.
  • Amanda Annett won Senior Showmanship
  • Alex Annett won Junior Showmanship

During the Dairy Show at the Ohio State Fair, Audrey Bouton placed first in her class with her Junior Two-Year Old Holstein.

During the Junior Horse Show at the Ohio State Fair:

  • Raven Clagg was awarded Grand Champion for Barrels in the 14-18 year old division
  • Erika Conant was awarded Reserve Grand Champion for Stakes Race in the 14-18 year old division

During the Ohio State Fair Goat Skillathon:

  • Madeline Elfrink placed 5th overall in her age division
  • Catherine Elfrink placed 1st place overall in her age division

Congratulations to ALL!

– Andrea

2018 Ohio State Fair Results

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Congratulations to the following youth who received awards during the 2018 Ohio State Fair with non-livestock projects:

  • Jack Fowler – Tune It Up (Small Engines)
  • Tess Shultz – From Airedales to Zebras (Veterinary Science)
  • Zechariah Sprayberry – Finishing Up (Woodworking)

These individuals will be recognized during our year-end recognition on September 24.

We had several individuals that chose to show livestock projects at the Ohio State Fair.  If you or someone in your club did well at the Ohio State Fair, we want to know.  Please pass on their accomplishments so they can be recognized on September 24 as well.  This could be skillathon, outstanding market exhibitor, showmanship, and/or live class placings.  Please email Andrea at rees.139@osu.edu.

– Andrea

Help Needed during the 2018 Ohio State Fair

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Dear Ohio 4-H Supporter,

The Ohio State Fair is quickly approaching, and we hope you will consider volunteering as a skillathon facilitator. The skillathons are the largest program we coordinate at the state fair with more than 1,300 youth participating in nine species skillathons last year. The success of the program is dependent upon the generous time provided by you – our volunteer facilitators!

We hope you might assist us with one or more of the skillathons. The skillathon species include: beef, sheep, swine, dairy, horse, goat, poultry, dog, and rabbit. Please click on the following link and complete the survey to indicate your availability and interest: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDq6ouGJTxT4qQR

Volunteers for the skillathons are responsible for facilitating a station. A station requires youth to perform a series of tasks to test their knowledge about a subject related to the species. Facilitators are not required to have broad experience or knowledge about the species; however, we are seeking volunteers who enjoy working with youth from ages 8/9 to 18 years old and have some knowledge about animals.

If you agree to volunteer, we will send a follow-up letter in July with parking and admission passes, as well as additional facilitator information.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 614.247.8305 (office) or simply reply to this email. Thank you for considering.

Sincerely,

Dustin Homan

Program Manager, 4-H Special Projects

2018 Ohio State Fair Changes (Livestock)

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Summary of Rule Changes for the Ohio State Fair:

  • Skillathons: No tiebreaker (5th) station; youth will progress through four stations evaluating their knowledge and skills in various topics.
  • Record books (beef, goat, poultry, swine, & sheep Skillathons only): Up to 10 additional sheets may be placed either before or after the intact project and record books at the youth’s discretion.
  • Outstanding Market Exhibitor (OME): Slight change in the tiebreaker rules. Previous tiebreaker relied almost exclusively on a youth’s Skillathon score; new tiebreaker uses their scores from record book judging, showmanship, and live animal placing.
  • Livestock Judging Contest:
    • Removed non-reasons division; now only junior and senior divisions for individuals and teams.
    • Entry fee now $10/contestant, but includes a fair pass if you register before Friday, July 13.
    • Juniors place eight classes, answer four sets of questions, and can participate in an optional oral reasons contest with separate awards.
    • Seniors will place eight classes and four sets of oral reasons.
    • New procedure for selecting the team to represent Ohio 4-H at the National Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, KY.

Websites with Study Resources, Flyers, and Additional Information:

– Andrea

2018 Ohio State Fair Woodworking Guidelines

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The he 2018 Ohio State Fair Woodworking Guidelines at https://ohio4h.org/nonlivestockguidebook.  These guidelines should be followed for Knox County as well in preparation that you are chosen to represent the county during the Ohio State Fair.  If you are selected to represent the county at the State Fair and you are not in compliance you will be disqualified. Last year at the state fair there were 39 individuals whose project fell into not being considered for final placings because they used ineligible tools.

– Andrea