Month: May 2025

What’s coming up on the auction block?! And, there’s still time to get your tickets!

The 4-H Legacy dinner is just weeks away, and it’s approaching fast – Thursday, June 12th. The 4-H Endowment Board is hard at work preparing for this event, and we would like to extend a personal invitation to ensure you don’t miss this remarkable occasion. This event is a prime opportunity to support the Endowment Fund, which offers numerous benefits to 4-H organizations in our county. It’s also a chance to connect with others who share your passion and dedication to this cause. Get your tickets before May 31st by purchasing them online at go.osu.edu/legacy or sending in your response card to RSVP. Click here fore more ticket information.

This year, we are excited to return to the Fairfield County Fairgrounds as we prepare for the 175th anniversary of the Fairfield County Fair with a dinner catered by Da Que. We’re excited about the exceptional array of auction items up for bid. We owe huge thanks to everyone who has contributed items so far; the dinner wouldn’t be the same without your support.

Below is a preview of some of the items that will be up for auction:

  • Choice of OSU Men’s or Women’s Basketball (2025-2026 season) Suite at the Schottenstein Center. Includes 12 tickets with 3 parking passes and a $200 food voucher – donated by Fairfield Real Estate
  • 2 Night Stay at Golden Cabins in Hocking Hills – donated by Tim and Laura Gold
  • 10 yards of concrete – donated by Buckeye Ready Mix
  • 4 tickets/1 parking pass to the Omaha vs. Columbus Clippers Game on 8/19/2025 – donated by Buckeye Ready Mix
  • 2 OSU Football Tickets and tailgate to the 9/13/2025 OU vs. Ohio State Football Game donated by Buckeye Ready Mix
  • Live tree – donated by Auman Landscaping
  • Backpack Leaf Blower – donated by McGuire’s Distinctive Truck
  • 1/2 processed hog – donated by Bay Packing
  • Trail Cam – donated by Tractor Supply Co.

Expect to see a few bundles on the auction too:

  • Roomba and Spa Gift Basket
  • Homemade fresh baked goodies (pies, buckeyes, chocolates, breads, honey, cinnamon rolls)
  • 2 VIP passes to Lancaster Brewfest and Collectible Pink Glasses
  • Along with other baskets donated by area 4-H clubs along with other locally grown and made products.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity by sending in your reservations or even better scan the QR code and make your reservations online. Get yours at go.osu.edu/legacy

Or scan this QR code:

Find ticket information linked here. Don’t delay . . . if mailing in your reservation, please have it postmarked by Saturday, May 31!

Attend the 4-H Endowment Dinner on June 12th, Leave a Legacy!

Make your reservation today, and plan to join us for an evening of fun, food and giving at the 2025 Fairfield County 4-H Legacy Dinner and Auction! This year’s event is being held at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 12, and tickets are now on sale.

The Fairfield County 4-H Youth Development program strives to teach leadership, citizenship and life skills to nearly 1,200 4-H club members each year. While most of these young people participate in the traditional 4-H club experiences, children who are not yet 4-H age can participate in a non-competing, activity based curriculum known as the Cloverbud program. Nearly 1800 additional youth are exposed to 4-H work through our 4-H ChickQuest school enrichment program. In addition, the 4-H Youth Development program also offers training and leadership opportunities for more than 250 4-H advisors in our county.

While dollars to support the 4-H Youth Development program are received cooperatively through Federal, State and County funding, several years ago friends and former 4-Hers met to begin what is now known as the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment. The mission of this Endowment and the Board who manage it is to raise awareness and dollars for long term investment in the 4-H program. Their hope is to leave a Legacy for 4-Hers for generations to come by generating enough funding over time to endow a 4-H position in Fairfield County.

The major annual event of the 4-H Endowment Board is the Legacy Dinner and Auction which will be held this year on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Ed Sands Building at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. The evening will begin with appetizers, and the auction preview at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00. The entire evening is dedicated to the benefit of the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment when you will enjoy great food, fellowship with other supporters of our county’s 4-H program, and perhaps most importantly, lots of fun!

You are invited to help leave a legacy by simply attending, and/or by becoming one of the contributing sponsors for the evening. There are actually four different ways for you to consider becoming involved and supporting the effort of the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment.

First, for $75 you can attend and simply enjoy a great meal!

Second, for $750 you may purchase a table for 8 to attend the Dinner and Auction and share the table with your business colleagues or friends.

A third alternative for participation is a donation for either the silent or live Legacy Auction that is held during the Legacy Dinner. Examples of suggested items that are appreciated for these auctions include themed gift baskets, event tickets, autographed memorabilia, gift certificates, jewelry, photography, art work, baked goods and sweet treats, or any items that represent 4-H and youth. You may also find a listing of few items already included in the Auctions on the Legacy Auction page.

If you would like to offer your support by simply become a contributing sponsor of the event, there are multiple levels of support available ranging from donations and/or sponsorships. Consider sponsoring a 4-H teen to attend this event at $75 or being a Friend of 4-H and donate any amount of your choice.

Regardless of the extent you choose to participate, we do hope you will come and share in an evening of food, fellowship and fun in support of the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Dinner and Auction.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity by sending in your reservations or even better scan the QR code and make your reservations online. Get yours at go.osu.edu/legacy

Or scan this QR code:

Don’t delay . . . if mailing in your reservation, please have it postmarked by Saturday, May 31!