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!
Month: April 2023
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2023 Henry Co. Jr. Fair Schedule
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
- Large Animal Scales
- 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)
Henry Co. Fairgrounds – – Clean-Up!
You’ve picked your project… Now what???
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!
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 Round-up!
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
4-H Project Day with ODNR
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
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.
June Livestock Weigh-in & ID Dates
Henry County Livestock Weigh-in & ID Dates:
June Weigh-In Day – – Saturday June 3, 2023![](https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/files/2023/04/JUNE-2023-TAG-IN-MAP-e1684436225788.jpg)
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
FairEntry is OPEN!
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!
2023 Horse Camp Registration is LIVE!
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!