Awards

Teen Opportunity: Virtual Workshop on Ohio 4-H Achievement Forms – October 20th

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Want to learn more about the Ohio 4-H Achievement Form, plan to connect virtually on October 20th. Please RSVP by October 17th to receive the Zoom link. Can’t attend virtually? Save the date for Fairfield County’s 4-H Achievement Workshop on Tuesday, December 3rd (details will be shared this fall).

The Ohio 4-H Achievement Record is a 4-H members’ path to national trips and opportunities! Join us virtually on October 20 to learn more about what the 4-H Achievement Record is and how to get started! RSVP today at go.osu.edu/AchForm2024 or find more information at https://ohio4h.org/awardsandscholarships.

Fairfield Co. Junior Fair Livestock Judging Contest – Preregister NOW (through Oct. 2nd)

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The Livestock Judging Contest will be held on Sunday, October 6th with registration beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the contest will begin at 1:00 p.m. in Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena. We will be having youth sign-up online (go.osu.edu/fclivestockjudging) prior to the contest so that we can help prep judging cards in advance. For more information, please review Livestock Judging Contest Rules in the Junior Fair Book at go.osu.edu/fcjrbook.

Exhibitor Premiums for Summer Projects – collect at fair!

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If you completed a project during summer judging and have the project exhibited at the fair, you are eligible to receive the premium award based on the grade you received.  Stop by the little red building east of the Junior Fair Office (on top of the hill) and pick up your premium.  For those of you that are showing this week at the fair, you can get your premium the day AFTER your show.  The ladies working in the premium office need your grade before they can give you your premium, and we need until the following morning to get them copies of your grades.

Panorama Invitations – Check Your Email on Monday!!

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Hello 4-H & FFA Members,

Panorama invitations will be emailed on Monday. The following members will be recognized during the 2024 Junior Fair Panorama:

  • Junior Fair Queen Finalists
  • Junior Fair Commodity Ambassadors/Representatives
  • 2024 Outstanding 4-Hers
  • 2024 FFA American Degree Recipients
  • 2024 FFA State Degree Recipients
  • State Top 4 FFA Proficiency Award winners from each chapter

We look forward to having you be a special part of the 2024 Junior Fair Panorama on Saturday, October 5th. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Feeder Creek Show Arena, north of the racetrack. Please find your official invitation with further details. If you have any questions or did not receive the invitation, please reach out to Stacy Hicks at 740-653-5419..

Special Thanks to Farm Credit for Photo Banner Sponsorships

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The Fairfield County Senior Fair Board has been working to capture some additional dollars from the Farm Credit Community Grant program for the Junior Fair Youth.  In addition to the purchase of Champion Banners and gates last year, we are excited to add a backdrop banner to the Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena.

Please note that these Champion Banners must be returned to the Junior Fair Office the last day of the fair. These banners are not dated and the hope is to use them for several years.  THE BANNERS ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN HOME by exhibitors or show committees.

We have invested nearly $2,500 to upgrade these banners in each barn and for each show, including Companion Animals, thanks to Farm Credit. In addition, to the Banners we have purchased storage tubes for the banners to remain in the Junior Fair Office when not in use during fair week. When possible, please send a thank you note to Leland Tinklepaugh, Farm Credit Mid-America, 7835 Lancaster-Newark Rd NE, Baltimore, OH 43105.

Thank You Note Station at Fair

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Thank You Note Station: Be sure to visit the Thank You Note Stations housed in the 4-H Display Barn during the week of the Fairfield County Fair. Blank Thank You notes will available each day at the station, and all finished notes that are dropped off will be mailed.

Thank You Notes: We need to make sure our sponsors receive thanks and appreciation for supporting Fairfield County’s youth! This includes all youth receiving awards at Summerfest, as well as Junior Fair Exhibitors who will be receiving awards at fair. Please make sure thank you notes are sent to the award sponsors – even if it’s just a rosette or ribbon. Each rosette and trophy will have the sponsor’s name and address attached. Unfortunately, we have had sponsors stop donating for fair awards because they did not receive a thank you note. If a member is not sure of their sponsor for an award received at Summerfest or at the fair, check out the Awards Portion of the Junior Fair Book as it gives the name of the sponsor. If you are not able to find an address, please contact the OSU Extension Office and we can help you find it! Also encourage youth to include information about their project, award received, etc. as the sponsors enjoy reading this information. Sponsors also love pictures if members have any of their project they would like to share.

Unsponsored Junior Fair Awards – 2024

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The following awards are currently not sponsored for 2023 as of June 5th, 2023. Please contact Carrie Stoneburner, Junior Fair Awards Coordinator at 740-503-7141 or by email at fairfieldcountyjrfairawards@gmail.com. Thank you in advance!

Award Title Award Type Unit Price Award Total
Division I 1st Place Dairy Goat Showman (Ages 15-Older) Winner Banner $25.00 $25.00
Division III 2nd Place Dairy Goat Showman (Ages 9-11) Winner Banner $25.00 $25.00
Division IV 1st Place Dairy Goat Showman (Beginners 1st year and Younger) Winner Banner $25.00 $25.00
Heavy Weight Division Champion Market Lamb Banner $25.00 $25.00
2nd Place Overall Sheep Premier Exhibitor Banner $25.00 $25.00
2nd Place Overall Sheep Premier Exhibitor Cash Award $75.00 $75.00
1st Place Overall Alpaca/Llama Premier Exhibitor Banner $25.00 $25.00
1st Place Overall Alpaca/Llama Premier Exhibitor Cash Award $100.00 $100.00
1st Place Pygmy Goat Showmanship (Age 9-10) Trophy $18.50 $18.50
1st-5th Place Pygmy Wether, 3 Years & Over 3 Rosettes $4.50 $13.50
3rd-5th Place Meat/Market Goat Showman (Age 11-12) 3 Rosettes $4.50 $13.50
5 Year Member Pins 16 Pins $2.25 $36.00
1st-5th Place Pet Rabbit (Age 8-11) 5 Rosettes $4.50 $22.50

 

 

 

2024 Ohio State Fair Results: Alpaca Show

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Congrats to the following Fairfield County 4-H members who participated in the Ohio State Fair Llama/Alpaca Show in late July.

Addysenn Cygan

  • 1st Place Intermediate Youth Showman
  • 3rd Place Intermediate Youth Trail Pack

Kendall Wild

  • 2nd Place Intermediate Youth Showman
  • 3rd Place Intermediate Youth Companion Public Relations
  • 2nd Place Intermediate Youth Trail Pack
  • 1st Place Intermediate Youth Freestyle Obstacle
  • 2nd Place Youth Judging – Intermediate
  • 1st Place Project Books – Intermediate Youth
  • 2nd Place Llama/Alpaca Products Youth Project
  • 2nd Place 4-H High Point Intermediate

Gracie Weber

  • 3rd Place Intermediate Youth Showman
  • 2nd Place Intermediate Youth Companion Public Relations
  • 3rd Place Youth Judging – Intermediate
  • 2nd Place Project Books – Intermediate Youth
  • 2nd Place Crocheted Product

Katelyn Wynkoop

  • 1st Place Senior Youth Showman
  • 3rd Place Youth Judging – Senior
  • 1st Place Project Books – Senior Youth

Johnny Crow

  • 1st Place Intermediate Youth Companion Public Relations
  • 1st Place Intermediate Youth Trail Pack
  • 2nd Place Intermediate Youth Freestyle Obstacle
  • 1st Place 4-H High Point Intermediate

Kristen Wild

  • 1st Place Project Books – Junior Youth

Nolan Shaffer

  • 2nd Place Project Books – Senior Youth

 

 

 

See you on Sunday, August 18th at 4-H Summerfest! (Summer Project Award Ceremony)

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Attention summer project award winners and families:

Congratulations on your outstanding project work that you have completed this summer! Please join us to be recognized for your 4-H Project achievement or 4-H Speaking Event participation at Summerfest on Sunday, August 18th. Summer Judging project award winners will be announced, so please dress appropriately. Please join us on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 5:45 p.m. at the Fairfield County Liberty Center. While this event is not required, it is encouraged for you to attend.

If you are an Ohio State Fair award winner, please bring your Outstanding of the Day Ribbon and/or Clock Trophy with you to share when your county and state awards are announced on stage. For Clock Trophy Winners, please be prepared to answer a couple questions about your state winning project (What was your favorite thing that you learned and what did you learn from your Ohio State Fair experience, etc).

Event Details:

Fairfield County 4-H Summerfest

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Registration Begins at 5:45 p.m.

Fairfield County Liberty Center

951 Liberty Drive

Lancaster, OH 43130

 

Congratulations again! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! Thank you!

Friend of the Junior Fair Award – due 9/6/2024

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The Junior Fair Board is again sponsoring the Friend of the Junior Fair Award. Agricultural students, 4-H members and community members in Fairfield County are encouraged to nominate a person or business in the community that has a strong influence in agriculture and has contributed to the lives of Junior Fair members and the Fairfield County Junior Fair. This award will be presented at the Junior Fair Panorama on Saturday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds.

Applications are due Friday, September 6th and can be here: 2024 Friend of Fairfield County Junior Fair Award or at the OSU Extension Office or from a Junior Fair Board member. Nominate a deserving person or business you know today!