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Shop the 4-H Vendor Sale this Saturday, July 31st!

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Come out and support our vendors and the Fairfield County 4-H Craft Show/Vendor Sale this Saturday, July 31st, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. We’ll be in the Ed Sands Building. Get some early Christmas shopping taken care of or just shop for yourself, birthdays, and other special occasions coming up!

The Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee will host their 4th Annual Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, July 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to raise money for the county program. The event, which will be held at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in the Ed Sands Building 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, will help raise funds for county activities like summer camp, state trips, awards, and so much more in the county.

Saturday’s vendors include:

  • Debra Waited – This and That
  • Barb and Amber – Lula Roe (women and children’s clothing)
  • Theresa Faulkner – Origami Owl Jewelry
  • Keith Mauger – Blank Slate Arts and Engraving
  • Margaret Meyers – Around the World Treasurers
  • Carol Crawford – fabric crafts, table runners
  • Lisa McCall – Color Street and Scentsy
  • Tonya Schaffer and Jamie Mast – Wreaths
  • Lauren Kidd – Ashes and Roses Body Care
  • Elizabeth Cavanaugh – Animal Rescues pet people kids items
  • Charlene Polling  (all natural soaps and bath products)
  • Aimee Marshall  (Pampered Chef)
  • Tara Agriculture (alpaca fiber and crafts)
  • Karen Williams (crochet items including 4 H animals)

Fairfield County’s 2021 Virtual Style Revue – ENJOY!

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We are pleased to share with you our Virtual Style Revue featuring the 4-H clothing members who participated in summer judging on July 12th. Special thank you to the Fashion and Nutrition Board members who helped show members how to model and narrated the the modeling videos. Clothing Award results are posted at http://go.osu.edu/fcclothing2021. Best wishes to 4-H members participating in the Ohio State Fair on Tuesday, August 3rd.

2021 Ohio State Fair: Junior Horse Show Results

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Congrats to Fairfield County 4-H members participating in the 2021 Ohio State Fair Horse Show. For a complete list of results, click here.

Kylynne Sollenberger

  • 6th Place – Class 27: Barrels (Horse 9-13)
  • 4th Place – Class 31: Pole Bending (Horse 9-13)
  • 2nd Place – Class 53: Keyhole Race (Horse 9-13)
  • 4th Place – Class 57: Stakes Race (Horse 9-13)

Jessalyn Daubenmire

  • 9th Place – Class 27: Barrels (Horse 9-13)
  • 8th Place – Class 53: Keyhole Race (Horse 9-13)
  • 8th Place – Class 57: Stakes Race (Horse 9-13)

Karli Cutright

  • 1st Place – Class 45: Trail (H/P 14-18)
  • 3rd Place – Class 95: Western Pleasure Grand Championship
  • 2nd Place – Class 109: Western Pleasure (Horse 17-18)
  • 3rd Place – Class 117: Western Horsemanship (H/P 18)
  • 2nd Place – Class 134: Hunter Under Saddle Grand Championship
  • 1st Place – Class 142: Hunter Under Saddle – Horse (17-18)

Jadin Triplet

  • 5th Place – Class 54: Keyhole Race (Horse 14-18)
  • 9th Place – Class 58: Stakes Race (Horse 14-18)

Annesley Leith

  • 3rd Place – Class 73: Ranch Riding (H/P 9-11)
  • 3rd Place – Class 77: Ranch Horsemanship (H/P 9-11)
  • 8th Place – Class 86: Ranch Pleasure (9-12)

Ashley Love

  • 7th Place – Class 83: Ranch Horsemanship (H/P 17)
  • 4th Place – Class 128: Intermediate EQ O/F (H/P 9-18)

Ashlyn Carder

  • 10th Place – Class 86: Ranch Pleasure (9-12)
  • 7th Place – Class 118: Hunter Showmanship (H/P 9-11)
  • 5th Place – Class 134: Hunter Under Saddle Grand Championship
  • 4th Place – Class 135: Hunt Seat Equitation (H/P 9-11)
  • 1st Place – Class 139: Hunter Under Saddle (Horse 9-12)

Morgan Cutright

  • 3rd Place – Class 100: Western Horsemanship (H/P 17)
  • 3rd Place – Class 142: Hunter Under Saddle – Horse (17-18)
  • 1st Place: Class 146: Hunt Seat Equitation (H/P 17)

2021 Ohio State Fair Virtual Skillathon Results: Llama/Alpaca

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Congrats to the following Fairfield County youth who placed 10th or higher in their respective species for the 2021 Ohio State Fair Virtual Llama/Alpaca Skillathon!

OSF Virtual Llama/Alpaca Skillathon Results:

  • Intermediate Division:
    • Age 13: Nolan Shaffer, 2nd Place

This Fairfield County 4-H Alpaca Exhibitor has met their Fairfield County Junior Fair Skillathon Requirement by participating in at least one Skillathon. For a full list of results from Ohio State Fair Skillathons and for upcoming Skillathon events, visit: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-skillathons

Save the Date for 4-H Summerfest: Summer Project Awards Ceremony is August 21st

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Our annual Summerfest Awards Program will be held Saturday August 21, 2021 at the Ed Sands/Farm Bureau Building at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. Members who completed their summer projects and received a 1st-3rd place, Honorable Mention or Outstanding will be mailed postcard invitations to the event soon. The event will begin at 7 p.m.  We look forward to seeing you help us celebrate the great work done with summer projects. This event is open to the public.

Ohio State Fair In-Person Rabbit Skillathon: Friday, July 30th, 2021

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All 4-H/FFA members are invited to participate in the Ohio State Fair In-Person Rabbit Skillathon on Friday, July 30th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please note the Location Change: Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor). Youth do not have to exhibit rabbit projects at the Ohio State Fair to participate in this event.

Note: Topics to be covered include Identification, Genetics, Care & Digestion, Products. For more information about the OSF Rabbit Skillathon, click here.

Fairfield County Youth who participate in any Ohio State Fair Virtual or In-Person Skillathon will meet the Fairfield County Junior Fair Skillathon Requirement. Please note that if members only compete in OSF Skillathons, they will be required to submit their 4-H/FFA Project Books for all “fair projects” to the Fairfield County Extension Office by October 1st to be reviewed. Also, if members with to participate in the Fairfield County Premier Exhibitor Program, they must complete that respective specie’s Skillathon at the Fairfield County Skillathon Day (September 11th or 12th).

Ohio State Fair In-Person Swine Skillathon: Thursday, August 5th, 2021

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All 4-H/FFA members are invited to participate in the Ohio State Fair In-Person Swine Skillathon on Thursday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd Floor). Youth do not have to exhibit swine projects at the Ohio State Fair to participate in this event.

Note: To be eligible for the Ohio State Fair Outstanding Market Exhibitor, youth MUST compete at the in-person Swine Skillathon. Topics to be covered include Equipment & Identification, Meat Science, Reproduction & Pedigrees, Zoonotic Disease. For more information about the OSF Swine Skillathon, click here.

Fairfield County Youth who participate in any Ohio State Fair Virtual or In-Person Skillathon will meet the Fairfield County Junior Fair Skillathon Requirement. Please note that if members only compete in OSF Skillathons, they will be required to submit their 4-H/FFA Project Books for all “fair projects” to the Fairfield County Extension Office by October 1st to be reviewed. Also, if members with to participate in the Fairfield County Premier Exhibitor Program, they must complete that respective specie’s Skillathon at the Fairfield County Skillathon Day (September 11th or 12th).

Ohio State Fair In-Person Sheep Skillathon: Thursday, August 5th, 2021

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All 4-H/FFA members are invited to participate in the Ohio State Fair In-Person Sheep Skillathon on Thursday, August 5th from 2:00-7:00 p.m. in the Brown Arena Wool Room. Youth do not have to exhibit sheep projects at the Ohio State Fair to participate in this event.

Note: To be eligible for the Ohio State Fair Outstanding Market Exhibitor, youth MUST compete at the in-person Sheep Skillathon. Topics to be covered include Breeds, Meat Science, Nutrition & Environment, Health & Handling. For more information about the OSF Sheep Skillathon, click here.

Fairfield County Youth who participate in any Ohio State Fair Virtual or In-Person Skillathon will meet the Fairfield County Junior Fair Skillathon Requirement. Please note that if members only compete in OSF Skillathons, they will be required to submit their 4-H/FFA Project Books for all “fair projects” to the Fairfield County Extension Office by October 1st to be reviewed. Also, if members with to participate in the Fairfield County Premier Exhibitor Program, they must complete that respective specie’s Skillathon at the Fairfield County Skillathon Day (September 11th or 12th).

Ohio State Fair In-Person Poultry Skillathon: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021

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All 4-H/FFA members are invited to participate in the Ohio State Fair In-Person Poultry Skillathon on Wednesday, August 4th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the Rabbit/Poultry Pavilion. Youth do not have to exhibit poultry projects at the Ohio State Fair to participate in this event.

Note: To be eligible for the Ohio State Fair Outstanding Market Exhibitor, youth MUST compete at the in-person Poultry Skillathon. Topics to be covered include Anatomy, Nutrition & Digestion, Products, Biosecurity & Disease, Medication & Treatment. For more information about the OSF Poultry Skillathon, click here.

Fairfield County Youth who participate in any Ohio State Fair Virtual or In-Person Skillathon will meet the Fairfield County Junior Fair Skillathon Requirement. Please note that if members only compete in OSF Skillathons, they will be required to submit their 4-H/FFA Project Books for all “fair projects” to the Fairfield County Extension Office by October 1st to be reviewed. Also, if members with to participate in the Fairfield County Premier Exhibitor Program, they must complete that respective specie’s Skillathon at the Fairfield County Skillathon Day (September 11th or 12th).