Well folks – May is literally around the corner!
Stay tuned for final Skillathon Rubrics & Project Judging Schedules (which will be coming out soon!). In the meantime here are a few reminders!

2023 Henry County Fair – August 10-17th

Wednesday August 9

• 9:00am-7:00pm – All livestock projects may arrive at the fairgrounds
  • Large Animal Scales
    • 9:00-11:00am – Scales Open
    • 3:00-6:30pm – Scales Open
  • Small Animal Scales
    • 12:00noon-7:00pm – Scales Open
• 6:30pm – Jr. Fair Coronation & Recognition of Royalty (AgHall)
• 8:00pm- In-Barn Veterinary Inspection

Thursday August 10

• 8:00am – Jr. Fair Poultry Show (Small Animal Building)
• 12:00p – Jr. Fair Goat Show (Livestock Arena)
• 6:00pm – Jr. Fair Breeding Swine Show (Livestock Arena)

Friday August 11

• 8:00am – Jr. Fair Horse Show – Driving Division (Horse Arena)
• 9:00am – Jr. Fair Rabbit Show (Small Animal Building)
• 12:00pm – Jr. Fair Sheep Show (Livestock Arena)
• 1:00pm – Jr. Fair Horse Show – English Division (Horse Arena)

Saturday August 12

• 8:00am – Jr. Fair Market Swine Show (Livestock Arena)
• 8:00am – Jr. Fair Horse Show – Western Division (Horse Arena)

Monday August 14

• 9:00am – Jr. Fair Dog Show (South Entertainment Pavilion)
• 12:00pm – Jr. Fair Horse Show – Decorated Duo & Fun Day Show (Horse Arena)
• 12:00pm – Jr. Fair Beef Breeding Show (Livestock Arena)
• 3:00pm – Jr. Fair Beef Showmanship, Feeder Calves & Market Beef Show (Livestock Arena)
• 6:00-7:30pm – 4-H Tasting Bee (AgHall)

Tuesday August 15

• 8:00am – Jr. Fair Horse Show – Versatility & Speed Divisions (Horse Arena)
• 10:00am – Jr. Fair Dairy Show (Livestock Arena)
• 10:30am – Jr. Fair Youth Cookie Bake-Off Judging
• 6:00pm – “Shine in the Show Ring “~an opportunity for members with disabilities sponsored by Henry Co. Farm Bureau (Livestock Arena)
• 7:00pm – Cookie Bake-Off Auction Begins (AgHAll)

Wednesday August 16

• 10:00am – 4-H Cloverbud Graduation (AgHall)
• 1:00-3:00pm – Jr. Fair Kids’ Day Activities with Henry County Agricultural Society
• 6:00pm – Jr. Fair Showman of Showmen Contest (Livestock Arena)
• 8:00pm/after Showman of Showmen – Youth Activities! (AgHall)

Thursday August 17

• 9:30am – Jr. Fair Livestock Sale (Livestock Sale)

So you’ve picked your project… Now where do you start?

We’ve created some handy “Now What” publications – check them out to understand what’s expected to complete your project. Feel free to reach out to us with any kind of questions!

Clothing

Food & Nutrition

Shooting Sports

Special Interest Projects

Be sure to carve out at least an hour a week to work on your project book! That way, you’re not working on your project a few weeks before judging!

Livestock Members ~ 

Get excited! The Jr Leadership Club is offering this exciting learning opportunity!

Our 2023 Livestock Round-up will take place on Saturday May 13th at the Henry County Fairgrounds!

Please pre-register as we will be offering lunch to our attendees! Please conntact Morgan Parcher with any questions at: parcher.6@osu.edu

Registration Link: https://go.osu.edu/2023livestockroundup

Calling All Ohio 4-H’ers!

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohio 4-H members to explore the state’s rich natural wonders through hands-on activities that fulfill the requirements of select project books.

4-H members will disperse throughout Alum Creek State Park to participate in workshops led by expert ODNR staff and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers volunteers.

HEART OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS: 4-H PROJECT DAY

Hosted by ODNR

ALUM CREEK STATE PARK

Saturday, June 17, 2023

10 am to 4 pm

Flyer with more details 

Workshops

Geology: Can You Dig It?

Why Trees Matter

Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing

Ohio Birds

Insect Adventures

Explore the Outdoors

Photography Basics

Get Started in Art

RSVP Today!

RSVP by scanning the QR code or by navigating to

https://forms.office.com/g/ipZPwR7Gwg

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Conner at jordan.conner@dnr.ohio.gov.

Henry County Livestock Weigh-in & ID Dates:

June Weigh-In Day – – Saturday June 3, 2023

Please note the new Traffic Flow! This should help with long lines if you’re not bringing a feeder calf to weigh in!

• Beef Feeder & Dairy Beef Feeder ID & Weigh-in
  • 8:00a – 11:00am @Large Animal Scales
• Goat/Sheep Tag-in
  • 9:00-11:30am @East side of Grandstand/South Merchants Building
• Rabbit ID Day – Specifically for Rabbits that HAVE NOT been tattooed before!
  • This includes: Breeding, Doe [of Doe & Litters], & Single Roaster  Rabbits
  • 9:00-11:00am @Small Animal Barn

July ID Day – – Wednesday July 19, 2023

• Rabbit ID Day – Specifically for Meat Pen of 2 Rabbits!
  • 4:00-6:00pm @Small Animal Barn
• Pullorum Testing – Specifically for birds that were co-mingled or did not come from an NPIP Hatchery
  • 5:00-6:00pm @Small Animal Barn

We’ve added a page to help our 4-H Families sign up for Fair at the 4-HOnline & FairEntry page.

Keep in mind this is a 2-step process for 4-H members!

1) Create your animal’s profile in 4-HOnline –

• THEN I must approve it (so be a little patient). If the animal is not approved, I likely sent it back asking for more/different information.

2) Once approved – THEN you can create your FairEntry.

• Once submitted, I will approve. If there are any issues, I will send it back with what needs to be corrected. You should receive a confirmation email with the classes YOU signed up for!

Let us know at the office if you have any questions!

Register by May 1 to join us for “A Whole New [Horse] World” horse camp at the Henry County Fairgrounds!

Visit our CAMPS page for more information!