Applications are now open for the Ceil Bee Scholarship. Ceil Bee retired in 2006 after being one of the Fair’s strongest supporters and chair of many committees and projects over the years.  This scholarship in her honor is a tribute to her dedicated commitment and service to the Bakery & Pantry Department. Applications are due by July 15, 2025.

Ceil Bee Scholarship Application

Companion Animal Project Judging consists of a one-on-one interview with a project judge.  Members will have 15 minutes to share their 4-H project with a judge, answer a few questions and receive feedback regarding his/her project.  Those who participate in Companion Animal Project judging have an opportunity to receive awards for placing 1^st – 5^th and be selected to represent Clermont County at the Ohio State Fair.

The registration link is for projects being judged on Tuesday, July 22, during the fair. You will need to fill out the survey separately for each project you are bringing to project judging.  Do not select the same time for more than one project and be sure to give yourself 15 minutes between interviews.

Please use the link below to register for Companion Animal Project Judging on Tuesday, July 22, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Registration deadline: Tuesday,  July 15th.

 REGISTRATION for Tuesday, July 22

• 215 4-H Cavy (Guinea Pig)
• 216 Cat 1 – Purrr-fect Pals
• 217 Cat 2 – Climbing Up
• 218 Cat 3 – Leaping Forward
• 220 Pocket Pets
• 227 Pet Rabbits
• 365.01 Reptiles and Amphibians Idea Starter
• 365.01 Hedgehogs Idea Starter
• 365.01 Ferrets Idea Starter
• 365.01 Chinchillas Idea Starter
• 365.01 Pigeon Idea Starter
• 365.00 Self-Determined Companion Animal, for youth taking a companion animal not listed as a project above, such as caged birds, pot-bellied pigs, hermit crabs, pet chickens, etc.

Helpful tips and Project Completion Requirements

Members who want to receive credit for completing their project but do not want to participate in project judging, can review their project with their club advisor.  Projects must be reviewed by September 30, and will count for completion only.  Projects will not be eligible for county or state awards.  As as reminder, completing one project is a requirement for being a member in good standing.  Advisors can use the sheet below to assist with the project review.

Advisor Project Review Sheet

General Project Judging registration is now available!

General Project Judging consists of a one-on-one interview with a project judge.  Members will have 15 minutes to share their 4-H project with a judge, answer a few questions and receive feedback regarding his/her project.  Those who participate in General Project judging have an opportunity to receive awards for placing 1^st – 5^th and be selected to represent Clermont County at the Ohio State Fair.

There are two different links to register; one link is for projects being judged on Tuesday, July 8, and the other link is for projects being judged on Wednesday, July 9 . You will need to fill out the survey separately for each project you are bringing to pre-fair project judging.  Do not select the same time for more than one project and be sure to give yourself 15 minutes between interviews. The deadline to register is Monday, July 1st at 4:00pm.

Please use the links below to register.

REGISTRATION for Tuesday, July 8th

• About 4-H
• Animal Sciences
• Career Exploration
• Communication
• Home Living
• Leadership and Citizenship
• Money Management
• Natural Resources
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
• Self-Determined

REGISTRATION for Wednesday, July 9th

• Clothing and Textile Science
• Creative and Leisure Arts
• Food and Nutrition
• Healthy Living

If you register for judging and find that all of the timeslots are full, please send an email to Meghan Burdsall (burdsall.9@osu.edu) with the 4-H members name, project being judged, and two preferred times.

Pre-Judged Projects

The only projects that will be pre-judged are clothing & textile projects (including projects that do not require sewing), You Can Quilt!, Quilting the Best Better, and the Writer in You. These projects must be turned into the Extension Office by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, for pre-judging.

Please bring clothing and textile projects to pre-judging, covered with a clear plastic bag (you can get these from a dry cleaner).  Attach a 5” x 5” swatch of the fabric, pattern, a 4” x 6” index card with your first and last name, age, project title and club name as well as a  photo of you in your garment to the outside of the bag. Your Style Revue Narration is also due this day.

Style Revue Narration

Creative writing project entries must be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper and typewritten. Stories should be double-spaced. The member’s full name, club and class name should appear on the cover page. The member’s last name and page number should appear on the bottom right corner of each page. Entries must be submitted in a 9” x 12” envelope, clearly marked with the youth’s name. Do not submit any folders, notebooks, or binders

Helpful tips and Project Judging Requirements

Members who want to receive credit for completing their project but do not want to participate in project judging, can review their project with their club advisor.  Projects must be reviewed by September 30, and will count for completion only.  Projects will not be eligible for county or state awards.  As as reminder, completing one project is a requirement for being a member in good standing.  Advisors can use the sheet below to assist with the project review.

Advisor Project Review Sheet

REMINDER! The following projects are judged as part of the Companion Animal Show, held on Tuesday of fair week.  Exhibitors will be required to register for an interview time for the Companion Animal Show.  The Companion Animal Show registration will be available soon!

• 215 4-H Cavy (Guinea Pig)
• 216 Cat 1 – Purrr-fect Pals
• 217 Cat 2 – Climbing Up
• 218 Cat 3 – Leaping Forward
• 220 Pocket Pets
• 227 Pet Rabbits
• 365.01 Reptiles and Amphibians Idea Starter
• 365.01 Hedgehogs Idea Starter
• 365.01 Ferrets Idea Starter
• 365.01 Chinchillas Idea Starter
• 365.01 Pigeon Idea Starter
• 365.00 Self-Determined Companion Animal, for youth taking a companion animal not listed as a project above, such as caged birds, pot-bellied pigs, hermit crabs, pet chickens, etc.

For more information regarding General Project Judging, please visit our website.

There is so much to experience during the Clermont County Fair!  OSU Extension hosts a variety of events throughout the week, so be sure to check out the Pre-Fair and Fair Week Events packet for all of the details, guidelines and registration links.

2025 Pre-Fair and Fair Week Events

Applications are now open for the Ceil Bee Scholarship. Ceil Bee retired in 2006 after being one of the Fair’s strongest supporters and chair of many committees and projects over the years.  This scholarship in her honor is a tribute to her dedicated commitment and service to the Bakery & Pantry Department. Applications are due by June 30, 2025.

Ceil Bee Scholarship Application