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Shelby County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Information

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The Shelby County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee has once again decided to use Final Drive Auctions to facilitate our sale! Each exhibitor will have a webpage set up for buyers to be able to go on and place add-on bids. To get these set up and ready to go, we need your help! Each exhibitor participating in the Shelby County Jr. Fair Livestock Sale is asked to complete the following form: Shelby County Jr. Fair Livestock Sale Jotform

The form will request that you submit a photo of the exhibitor. The picture does not have to be with this year’s project! Below is a tip sheet that includes marketing suggestions for social media to market your livestock project better.

If you have any questions regarding this process or have trouble accessing the form, please contact Sale Committee at office@shelbycojrfairsale.com. Also be sure to follow Shelby County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee on Facebook to stay up to date!

First Year Exhibitors going through the Auction: A completed W-9 MUST  be on file to participate in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale with your 4-H project. Please note that this information provided is only used in reporting the income on the 1099-MISC per Federal filing requirements and is not used for any other purpose. To comply with IRS requirements, the Senior Fair Board must file a 1099 MISC for anyone who sells their project for $600 or more. 

4-H Club or FFA project. If an individual participates in a 4-H Club or National FFA Organization (FFA) project, any net income from sales or prizes related to the project may be subject to income tax. Report the net income as “Other income” on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 8. If necessary, attach a statement showing the gross income and expenses. The net income may not be subject to S.E. tax if the project is primarily for educational purposes and not for profit and is completed by the individual under the rules and economic restrictions of the sponsoring 4-H or FFA organization. Such a project is generally not considered a trade or business. For information on the filing requirements and other tax information for dependents, see Pub. 929.

You will find the link to the W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number form attached.  You must fill this form out in its entirety, including your Social Security Number, and either mail it to the Senior Fair Board Office or drop it off in their drop box (located outside their office):

Shelby County Senior Fair Board Office

701 S. Highland Ave. Sidney, OH 45365

The W-9 MUST be filled out before the animal’s check-in. Failure to comply may jeopardize your participation in the sale.

Note: This form only requires turning in once. It is kept on file for the exhibitor’s eligible years. If you turned in this form last year, you do not need to do so again this year. Please get in touch with the Senior Fair Board office at 937-492-7385 with questions.

Reminder: Market Rabbit Tattoo/Check-In on 6/21!!

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As a reminder, the Shelby County Junior Fair Market Rabbit Tattoo/Check-In is Saturday, June 21st from 8-10 AM!

To avoid unnecessary congestion on the fairgrounds, here are the details for Rabbit Tattoo/Check-In:

  1. Enter the fairgrounds using the Middle School Entrance gate
  2. Turn right and head towards the Horse Arena Area
  3. If your rabbits need tattooed, park in the grassy area around the Horse Arena and come to the Tattoo Station (located inside the Horse Barn)
  4. If your rabbits are already tattooed (w/ “SC25”), continue on the drive past the horse arenas towards the Extension Office gate
  5. Once tattooed or checked, please head out the gate that empties into the Extension Office parking lot

ATTENTION: please be prepared to indicate the following:

  • if you plan to participate in the Junior Fair Livestock Auction
  • if you plan to participate in Rabbit Showmanship
  • if you plan to take your rabbits home from fair or if you intend to put them on the bulk trailer

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at miller.11920@osu.edu or 937-419-7127. Thank you!

Shelby County Skillathon Information

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For more information and to view the study guides, please visit our Skillathon page on our website!

Per Junior Fair Rules and Regulations, all animal exhibitors MUST participate in at least one Skillathon exam prior to the first day of Shelby County Fair. Skillathon exams will be administered at the following times:

  • July 16th, 2025 from 5-8 PM
  • July 17th, 2025 from 5-8 PM
  • July 18th, 2025 from 5-8 PM

If an exhibitor has a legitimate conflict with the above-listed times, they can contact miller.11920@osu.edu to schedule an alternate time!

Topics:

Skillathon exam topics are administered on a three-year rotation. 2025 will be Test A. Topics for each year will be as follows:

  • Test A: Meat ID, Breeds, Anatomy, Medication Label, and Quality Assurance

Divisions:

Exams will be administered according to the age of the youth, with age division as follows:

  • Beginner: 8 to 11 years of age as of January 1st of the current year
  • Intermediate: 12 to 14 years of age as of January 1st of the current year
  • Senior: 15 to 18 years of age as of January 1st of the current year

Format: 

Skillathon exams will consist of a test portion and an oral interview (unscored). The test portion will include three species-specfic knowledge sections and a Quality Assurance section. Exhibitors will be asked to discuss their project experience and turn in a Shelby County Junior Fair Livestock Feed Record for the oral interview portion (unscored).

Note! Exhibitors who fail to complete at least one skillathon exam prior to July 20th will NOT be allowed to show or sell any exhibit at the Junior Fair!

Awards:

 The highest skillathon score in each age division (see above) in each specie with a market class (beef, lambs, goats, swine, rabbits, poultry, and cavies) will receive an award and will sell immediately following the Grand & Reserve Champions and the Grand & Reserve Rate of Gain Champions. The highest skillathon score in each age division (see above) in each non-market specie will receive an award. If an exhibitor receives the high score in more than one market specie, they must elect which they plan to priority sell and notify the Junior Fair Board.

Accommodations: 

Shelby County is committed to ensuring all youth have a positive 4-H experience. If your child requires any testing accommodations, please contact miller.11920@osu.edu in advance and we will work to make a reasonable accommodation arrangement. Requests for accommodations must be submitted to miller.11920@osu.edu by July 4th to review and adequately prepare!

 

 

Shelby County Fair Forms

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As fair nears, here are some forms that may be helpful:

Shelby County Fair Project Forms

Shelby County Junior Fair Board Forms

Shelby County Fair Miscellaneous Forms

Shelby County Pig & Calf Scramble Registration

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Shelby County Pig & Calf Scramble

  • Friday, July 25th at 7 PM
  • Entries close on July 8th or until full!
  • Open to Shelby County Junior Fair exhibitors

Species and Age Groups are as follows:

  • Calf Scramble: Ages 14 and older (limit first 40 signed up)
  • Sheep Scramble: Ages 11 to 13 (limit first 40 signed up)
  • Pig Scramble: Ages 8-10 (limit first 40 signed up)

All entries and waivers should be turned into the Shelby County Senior Fair Office (drop box for after hours) and no late entries will be accepted!!

Pig & Calf Scramble Entry Form

2025 Shelby County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Program

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The Shelby County 4-H Foundation will award up to four $500 college scholarships to current members of the Shelby County 4-H program pursuing a college degree. Each applicant will be asked to meet a set of minimum standards, verified by his/her local 4-H advisor, school official, and parent. The deadline for submitting the “Shelby County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Program” application and supporting documentation is July 9th. Applications and supporting  materials should be in a sealed envelope (Attn: Shelby County 4-H Foundation) and turned in at the Shelby County Extension Office (810 Fair Rd. Sidney, OH 45365). All applicants will be placed in a lottery, with a random drawing selecting the college scholarship winner(s).

This scholarship program is available ONLY to a senior who graduate from high school in 2025!

2025 Shelby County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Program

2025 Shelby County Junior Fair FairEntry is Open!

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2025 Shelby County Junior Fair FairEntry is Open!

Tips for success when making fair entries:

  1. Review the Fair Entry Instructions webpage on our website!
  2. Submit your entries early! (This makes our office happy and gives us adequate time to reach out with any questions/problems prior to the entry deadlines!)
  3. DO NOT submit your entries until all entries are in for your ENTIRE family! (If you submit your entries prior to entering ALL family members, you will have to wait until your previous invoice is approved by our office before any further entries can be made, AKA you will be locked out!)
  4. If you have any questions or problems with FairEntry, please email miller.11920@osu.edu AND gaerke.13@osu.edu! (Please include both email addresses for a more timely response)

FairEntry Deadlines:

For entries to be considered “Complete”, all entries must have the required information completed and they must be submitted with any required photo IDs and documents!!

  • May 15th: Feeder Calves (Beef and Dairy) and Swine Entries and Photo IDs are due!!
  • June 1st: All other Junior Fair entries are due!!

Remember to enter:

  • LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES: If you wish to participate in showmanship, you are required to enter in FairEntry. You must make an entry into your species showmanship competition (under the “Livestock Showmanship” department) by June 1st to be enrolled in showmanship at the fair.
  • AUCTION ADD-ON: You must indicate your interest to participate in the Shelby County Junior Fair Livestock Sale by making an entry under the “Auction Add-On” department.
  • ALTERNATE FAMILY ANIMAL: Alternate family animals refer to animals you are registering as “alternates” in the event one becomes sick or dies (see pg.26 of the Junior Fair Book). Please indicate in the Animal Name section for the animal that it is the Alternate Family Animal
  • CLOVERBUDS – If Cloverbuds plan to participate in Cloverbud Share Day on Thursday of fair, they should enter Class 403 in the FairEntry system.
  • MODELING and DEMONSTRATIONS – Classes 400 – 403

If you have any questions or notice any errors, please reach out at miller.11920@osu.edu or 937-419-7127!

4-H Senior Spotlight: Class of 2025!

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Do you have a graduating senior? Please fill out the 4-H Senior Spotlight survey. This is a great opportunity to for us to spotlight our awesome 4-H youth and their post-graduation plans. We would love to feature your 4-H career and share these experiences with the rest of our program. Please submit your Senior Spotlight survey by July 1st!

Please be aware that by submitting this form and attaching photos, you are granting consent for the sharing of the submitted information on our Ohio State University- Shelby County Extension Facebook and in the Booth Building during fair week!

Ohio 4-H Food Challenge

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Join the fun for the 1st Ohio 4-H Food Challenge!

  • Date: August 1st, 2025
  • Location: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center

This is a new opportunity for youth to build skills, develop a passion for food and nutrition programming, and have fun with a team of 4-Hers! The Ohio 4-H food challenge will allow 4-Hers to reach new heights with just some mystery ingredients, a pantry of food and imagination.

Contest and Registration Information:

  • Each county may enter one (1) junior and one (1) senior team of two (2) – four (4)contestants. The team may be selected by any procedure that the county deems to be appropriate. Each contestant must be currently enrolled in a 4-H project, a member in good standing with the county they represent.
  • This contest is limited to 18 junior teams and 18 senior teams and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. See Registration for additional details.
  • Junior Contestants must be at least 8 years of age and in third grade and under 14 years of age as of January 1st of the current year. Junior Contestants are eligible to compete in this contest in subsequent years.
  • Senior Contestants must be at least 14 years of age on January 1st of the current year and not be more than 18 years of age on January 1st of the current year.

Rules and Guidelines