Junior Fair

Volunteer Position Open: Junior Fair Dairy Goat Superintendent (Apply by January 5th)

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POSITION OPEN: FAIRFIELD COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR DAIRY GOAT SUPERINTENDENT(s)

This is a VOLUNTEER POSITION.

If you are interested in an opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills and be an active participant in planning the Fairfield County Junior Fair, we would encourage you to apply for the position of Junior Fair Dairy Goat Superintendent. We are looking for individual interested in working with the Senior & Junior Fair Board and staff to provide the following duties:

  • Operate the Junior Fair Dairy Goat Show during the Fairfield County Fair.
  • In December, review the rules for the Junior Fair Dairy Goat Show and assist in updating rules to meet current industry standards.
  • Provide input to the Skillathon event as needed.
  • Develop a communication instrument with exhibitors through email through out the year on upcoming events related to the dairy goat show. Database will be provided.
  • Assign and schedule pen assignments for goat exhibitors.
  • Plan and conduct with your committee the dairy goat show at the fair.
  • Coordinate dairy goat showmanship.
  • Complete all required documents regarding dairy goat show results and champions.
  • Work with sponsors and their commitment to award sponsorship.
  • Seek with assistance new award sponsors for new award areas.
  • Work closely with Junior Fair Director(s), Fair Manager, and 4-H & FFA leadership.
  • Follow up in early September non-sponsored awards and assist in finding sponsors.

Skills required:

  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  • Timely follow up on calls, emails, or problems.
  • Ability to work alongside volunteers, Junior Fair Board Members, parents, and exhibitors of all ages.
  • Computer skills utilizing spreadsheets and word processing skills.
  • An outgoing personality that will be the spokesperson for the Junior Fair Dairy Goat Goat Program.
  • Work in a cooperatively with the Senior Fair Board, Junior Fair Superintendents, OSU Extension Staff, and 4-H & FFA leadership.

Applicants should send a resume with cover letter to Leslie Cooksey at cooksey.25@osu.edu by Monday, January 5th, 2026.

All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selected applicants will be interviewed.

Volunteer Position Open: Junior Fair Dairy Superintendent (Apply by January 5th)

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POSITION OPEN: FAIRFIELD COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR DAIRY CATTLE SUPERINTENDENT(s)

This is a VOLUNTEER POSITION.

If you are interested in an opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills and be an active participant in planning the Fairfield County Junior Fair, we would encourage you to apply for the position of Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Superintendent. We are looking for individual interested in working with the Senior & Junior Fair Board and staff to provide the following duties:

  • Operate the Junior Dairy Shows during the Fairfield County Fair
  • In November/December, review the rules for the Junior Fair Dairy Show and assist in updating rules to meet current industry standards with advisement from the 4-H and FFA Advisors.
  • In January, work with Junior Fair Director(s) to develop tagging/check-in plan for dairy steers and dairy feeders.
  • Work with schedule and operation of the march Tag in/Check-in for dairy steers.
  • Work with schedule and operation of the June Tag in/Check-in for dairy feeders.
  • Provide input to the Skillathon event as needed.
  • Develop a communication instrument with exhibitors through email through out the year on upcoming events related to the dairy show. Database will be provided.
  • Assign and schedule stall assignments for dairy exhibitors.
  • Plan and conduct with your committee the Junior Fair Dairy Show at the fair.
  • Coordinate Junior Fair Dairy showmanship.
  • Complete all required documents regarding dairy show results and champions.
  • Work with sponsors and their commitment to award sponsorship.
  • Seek with assistance new award sponsors for new award areas.
  • Work closely with Junior Fair Director(s), Senior Fair Dairy Director, Fair Manager, and 4-H & FFA leadership.
  • Follow up in early September non-sponsored awards and assist in finding sponsors.

Skills required:

  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  • Timely follow up on calls, emails, or problems.
  • Ability to work alongside volunteers, Junior Fair Board Members, parents, and exhibitors of all ages.
  • Computer skills utilizing spreadsheets and word processing skills.
  • An outgoing personality that will be the spokesperson for the Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Program.
  • Work in a cooperatively with the Senior Fair Board, Senior Fair Dairy Director, Junior Fair Superintendents, OSU Extension Staff, and 4-H & FFA leadership.

Applicants should send a resume with cover letter to Leslie Cooksey at cooksey.25@osu.edu by January 5th, 2026. Applicants must be a resident of Fairfield County.

All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selected applicants will be interviewed.

Volunteer Position Open: Junior Fair Meat/Market Goat Superintendent (Apply by January 5th)

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POSITION OPEN: FAIRFIELD COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR MEAT/MARKET GOAT SUPERINTENDENT(s)

This is a VOLUNTEER POSITION.

If you are interested in an opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills and be an active participant in planning the Fairfield County Junior Fair, we would encourage you to apply for the position of Junior Fair Meat/Market Goat Superintendent. We are looking for individual interested in working with the Senior & Junior Fair Board and staff to provide the following duties:

  • Operate the Junior Fair Meat/Market Goat Show during the Fairfield County Fair.
  • In December, review the rules for the Junior Fair Meat/Market Goat Show and assist in updating rules to meet current industry standards.
  • In January, work with Junior Fair Director(s) to develop tagging/check-in plan.
  • Work with schedule and operation of the June Tag in/Check-in for goats.
  • Provide input to the Skillathon event as needed.
  • Develop a communication instrument with exhibitors through email through out the year on upcoming events related to the meat/market goat show. Database will be provided.
  • Assign and schedule pen assignments for goat exhibitors.
  • Plan and conduct with your committee the meat/market goat show at the fair.
  • Coordinate meat/market goat showmanship.
  • Complete all required documents regarding meat/market goat show results and champions.
  • Work with sponsors and their commitment to award sponsorship.
  • Seek with assistance new award sponsors for new award areas.
  • Work closely with Junior Fair Director(s), Fair Manager, and 4-H & FFA leadership.
  • Follow up in early September non-sponsored awards and assist in finding sponsors.

Skills required:

  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  • Timely follow up on calls, emails, or problems.
  • Ability to work alongside volunteers, Junior Fair Board Members, parents, and exhibitors of all ages.
  • Computer skills utilizing spreadsheets and word processing skills.
  • An outgoing personality that will be the spokesperson for the Junior Fair Meat/Market Goat Program.
  • Work in a cooperatively with the Senior Fair Board, Junior Fair Superintendents, OSU Extension Staff, and 4-H & FFA leadership.

Applicants should send a resume with cover letter to Leslie Cooksey at cooksey.25@osu.edu by Monday, January 5th, 2026.

All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selected applicants will be interviewed.

Stock the Trailer Food Drive – FINAL RESULTS

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Fairfield County Fair Junior Leaders completed the weight of their Food Donations on 10/13/2025 on the official Fairfield County Fair scales as part of Farm-Credit Mid America’s Stock the Trailer Campaign. We collected 6,053 pounds of food to donate to the Fairfield County Hunger Coalition.  Food was donated to numerous Fairfield County pantries including: Salvation Army, Lancaster Vineyard Food Pantry and Outreach, Victory Center Food Pantry, Baltimore Food Pantry, Pickerington Food Pantry, Short East Community Kitchen, and more than 15 Blessing Boxes. Financial donors included the Fairfield County Cattlemen Association, Jeremy Mills with Rise Realty, Meijer – Canal Winchester Store, Team Worldwide, Landsel Title Agency, Inc., Ballistic Roofing & Restoration, Bair’s Concessions, Kissell Amusement, Drake’s Concession, and Zach Drake.

The Fairfield County Senior Fairboard voted to give back the $500 participation fee in $100 increments to those clubs donating the most food, hoping to assist with end of the year recognitions.

Congratulations to Our Top 5 Winning Groups: 

  1. Bloom-Carroll FFA
  2. Camelids Unlimited 4-H Club
  3. Champions 4-H Club
  4. Lithopolis Livestock 4-H Club
  5. Wild About Animals 4-H Club

Aubry emailed advisors on 11/14/2025 with results, and checks have been mailed if requested.

Thank you to all these groups and fairgoers who donated to the canned food drive.

Teen Opportunity: Junior Fair Board Applications – due 1/9/2026 (online)

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  • 2026 Junior Fair Board Application (online application) For 4-H and FFA youth interested in serving on the Fairfield County Junior Fair Board.  Membership is open to youth between the ages of 14 and 18 years old. New members must be 14 years old by October 1st, 2026 of the current year to serve.

You’re invited – Jr. Fair Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Meeting: December 10th

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Sent on behalf of Fairfield County Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Superintendent:

Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Exhibitors and 4-H/FFA Advisors,

As a Fairfield County Junior Fair dairy cattle exhibitor family, the Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Superintendent is inviting you to come and talk about the 2025/2026 Dairy Shows on Wednesday, December 10th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Fairfield County Ag Center/OSU Extension Office. We hope that you can join us at this open meeting!

You’re invited – Jr. Fair Meat/Market Goat Exhibitor Meeting: November 25th

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Sent on behalf of Fairfield County Junior Fair Meat/Market Goat Superintendents:

Junior Fair Meat/Market Exhibitors and 4-H/FFA Advisors,

As a Fairfield County Junior Fair meat/market goat exhibitor family, the Junior Fair Meat/Market Goat Superintendents are inviting you to come and talk about the 2025/2026 Junior Fair Shows on Tuesday, November 25th, beginning at 6 p.m. at OSU Extension Office/Fairfield County Ag Center. We hope that you can join us at this open meeting!

Livestock Sale Photos and Exhibitor Buyer Lists

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Thank you Halee Ann Photography from Pickerington (Halee Vest and her and team) who provided their photography services for the species participating in the 2025 Livestock Sale. All Sale Photos are available for free download and all other photos are available to purchase at this link: http://go.osu.edu/25salephotos

As of October 21st, the OSU Extension Office sent buyer lists for each exhibitor to the organizational advisor of each club. Exhibitors should check with their advisor to receive their list. Thank you notes should be written for each buyer on your list (premium sale buyers, packer, and add-on’s). Please take the time to thoughtfully thank these individuals, businesses, and organizations who generously support all 4-H and FFA youth by attending the Livestock Sales. Tips for writing thank you notes.

Livestock Sale checks will be tentatively available in December. Advisors will be notified when they will be ready for pickup.

Special Thanks to Farm Credit for Feeder Creek Show Arena Flooring (Shavings) Sponsorship

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The Fairfield County Senior Fair Board was able to work with Farm Credit Mid-America this year to sponsor new flooring (shavings) in Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena. We encourage all exhibitors to send a thank you note to  Leland Tinklepaugh, Farm Credit Mid-America, 7835 Lancaster-Newark Rd NE, Baltimore, OH 43105.

Junior Fair Buyer Poster Contest Results

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Thank you to all individuals and clubs who participated in this year’s Buyer Poster Contest sponsored by the Junior Fair Board.

The results were shared during sale announcements during fair week and we also wanted to share with you now! Winners will be receiving their cash prizes thanks to the Junior Fair Board.

1st Place Club – Amanda Work & Win 4-H Club

Individuals – 1st: Madelyn Fox (Champions), 2nd Place: Nate Jones (4 Creation 4-H Club), 3rd Place: Alexis Armstrong (Champions)