Calling all Cloverbuds! Join us for a Winter Fun-filled day on January 10th from 9am – 1pm at the Adams County Fairgrounds Merchants Hall. Your Cloverbud will build a snowman trap, race like penguins, and create adorable winter crafts, all while making new friends and having lots of laughs. ❄️🐧🎨 Just bring your excitement and get ready for a cool day of fun! Cost is $10. Enroll by Jan. 5th at go.osu.edu/CloverbudWFD.
4-H Camp Counselors develop life skills, strengthen their adaptability, and have fun!
If you will be at least 14 years old by January 1, you can apply to be a counselor for the Adams-Lawrence-Pike 4-H Camp happening May 29-June 1, 2026.
Complete the camp counselor application by February 1 here: go.osu.edu/alpcampcounselorapp
All market beef (steers and heifers) to be exhibited at the 2026 Adams County Fair will be tagged and weighed on Saturday, December 27 at the Adams County Fairgrounds.
We will begin at 8:30 a.m. and all cattle must be in line by 10 a.m.
New for 2026! We will have a dairy market steer division. Dairy market beef may be any dairy breed, steers only. No beef cattle cross will be permitted. All other market beef rules apply.
Adams County Born and Raised market beef forms should be turned in at tag-in. Forms can be printed here or picked up at the Extension office.
Join us for a fun-filled, family evening on Monday, September 29th at 6pm! We will take a short hike led by naturalist John Howard and have entertaining and educational experts from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources teaching us even more about nature. Following our hike, families will have the opportunity to roast hot dogs! Sign up by following the link, to have an exciting evening with your family and ours! go.osu.edu/familyhike
OSU Extension Adams is hosting a Goat clinic on Friday, October 3, 6 p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Open to everyone, youth and adults!
“Wether” you’re a full time producer or feeding for the fair, we’ve got you covered. OSU Extension Highland County Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator Ty Hamilton has experience raising, breeding, and evaluating high quality Boer goats. He will share his knowledge on topics including herd health management and parasite control, nutrition, reproduction and kidding care, and selection and evaluation of breeding and market animals.
We will have live animals on site for hands on learning opportunities. Participants will have the chance to evaluate a couple of classes of livestock.
Door prizes and snacks provided! Please RSVP by October 1st by calling the Extension office at 937-544-2339 or emailing watters.92@osu.edu or stoneking.24@osu.edu.
We hope to see you there!
Join us for a fun-filled, family evening! We will take a short hike led by naturalist John Howard and have entertaining and educational experts from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources teaching us even more about nature. Following our hike, families will have the opportunity to roast hot dogs! Sign up by following the link, to have an exciting evening with your family and ours! go.osu.edu/familyhike
Are you ready to take your 4-H experience to the next level? The Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders is open to teens in grades 7-12 and is about FUN, FRIENDS, and LEADERSHIP! As a Junior Leader you’ll get the chance to:
We are ready to jump start our JL year on October 18 at Fright at the Fairgrounds Haunted Barn in Jackson, Ohio. Teens will meet at 6 p.m. at the Adams County Extension Office to carpool to Jackson County Fairgrounds. Please bring $20 for the haunted barn. Pizza and pop will be provided. Please RSVP by calling the Extension Office at 937-544-2339 or emailing Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu.
We’re going to have a frightfully good time!
Leadership opportunities are available in the 4-H and Junior Fair Programs!
Youth opportunities:
Adams County Advisory Committee youth must be active, project-age members of the 4-H program. Up to four youth members will be appointed to serve a one-year term. Youth members may reapply each year. Interested youth may apply online at go.osu.edu/adamsac before September 30.
Small Animal Committee youth must be an active 4-H member ages 13 & up. Up to four youth members will be appointed to serve a one-year term. Youth members may reapply each year. Apply online at go.osu.edu/adamssacapp by September 30.
Adult opportunities:
The Adams County 4-H Advisory Committee helps direct the work of the county 4-H program. They assist in planning countywide events like Kids College, Officer Training, Volunteer Conference, Skillathon, and more. Advisory Committee members meet monthly and provide support and guidance for the 4-H Extension staff. Applicants must be screened, trained 4-H volunteers in the current year. Interested volunteers may apply online at go.osu.edu/adamsac before September 30.
The Adams County 4-H Small Animal Committee gives guidance to the rabbit and poultry projects. Adult members serve a three year term. They meet regularly and oversee the Revolution of Rabbit program, poultry orders, clinics, and assist with skillathon and fair. Applicants must be screened, trained 4-H volunteers and may apply online at go.osu.edu/adamssacapp before September 30.
If you have questions about any of these leadership opportunities, please contact the Extension office at 937-544-2339 or Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu.
Join our Robot SPIN Club and bring your ideas to life! Whether you’re a coding newbie or a tech whiz, this hands-on club lets students explore the exciting world of robotics through building, programming, and teamwork. You’ll learn how to design robots, code their movements, and solve real-world challenges. Perfect for curious minds who love to tinker, problem-solve, and create! The club is designed for students in fifth grade and above. Follow the link to sign up! You do not have to be in 4-H to sign up. go.osu.edu/RobotSPIN