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HC Jr Fair Pen Updates

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Greetings 4-H & Jr Fair Families!~

Whew! We survived Skillathons – thank you all for a very successful year with the Pre-Fair Judging aspect!

Now let’s touch base on all of the “FAIR STUFF” I know everyone wants to discuss!

Please be sure to read to the end of this email, as there are important things to note!!!!

In the next few weeks, we will have lots of content and information rolling out – – I’m doing it in small chunks to not overwhelm anyone! Obviously, you will see the information provided in today’s update.

Next week we will look at electrical hookup information, fans, tacks, wash rack info as well as [hopefully] a walk through of the overall set up – as well as move-in, move-out and parking information.

Myself, the HCAIA and Henry Co. Sr. Fair Board are working hard to have a great fair yet again and we are all excited to have everyone (literally) under one roof! So let’s jump in!

Henry Co. Jr Fair Sawdust Fundraiser

LIVESTOCK PENS – Swine, Goats, Sheep

  • For all that attended Livestock Skillathon, you got to see one pen set up!
  • Pens are 6’x6′
  • There are bars on the sides of the pens to secure any buckets, feeders or waterers if needed.
  • Bedding expected: Sawdust, cedar or uncolored mulch – NO STRAW is permitted.
  • Tack Platforms were purchased thanks to the Henry County Pork Producers, the Henry Co. Ag Improvement Association & Henry Co. Jr Fair Board (check them out using the link at the end of the email)
  • These will be available to use at fair this year!

CATTLE PANELS – Breeding Dairy & Cattle

  • If you attended Livestock Skillathon, you got to see an example of how the panels will be set up.
  • Families are to provide their own panel dividers if you wish to separate yourself from others (the black panel you saw)
  • Ridgeville Elevator can order them if you’d like to order (check them out using the link at the end of the email)
  • You ARE permitted to drill into these panels for your dividers or fan attachments
  • More info on fan usage in next week’s email.
  • Henry Co. Cattlemen’s Association has purchased mulch & more information to follow

GENERAL BUILDING UPDATE

  • Temporary Occupancy was granted last week which has given way to the home stretch!
  • Wednesday night, the last of the speaker wires were ran for the sound system
  • Paving in front of the building was finished
  • Dirt was hauled in for landscape in front of the building
  • Leveling around the building continues to move forward!

HENRY CO. JR. FAIR LIVESTOCK SALE (MARKET EXHIBITORS ONLY)

  • Be sure to visit the SALE PAGE for tips, tricks, helpful hints and other information in having a successful Sale.
  • *There is some helpful Exhibitor Information if you scroll down on the page!
  • Exhibitor List is posted-
  • PLEASE double check the information & send Morgan an email if anything needs to be corrected
  • Add-On Form is posted for you to share with friends, family and other supporters

Please continue to reach out with more questions! I will have much, more in-depth information within the next week!

Check out more pictures here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oh0oYd6OjOeo01xBJxQn_glelE9LHE5g?usp=sharing

~Morgan

Younger Youth Opportunities

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Greetings Cloverbud Families!~

I’m sure you all are enjoying your busy, busy summer! I wanted to highlight a few Cloverbud-age activities you will likely want to add to your calendar!

July:

August:

  • Cloverbud Graduation – August 13, 2025 – 10:00a
    • At the Ag Hall at the Henry Co. Fair
    • What is it? – A recognition of all of our 4-H Cloverbuds eligible to graduate into traditional 4-H members in the upcoming year. However, we recognize ALL Cloverbuds in each club REGARDLESS of their “graduation year.” (Gradates receive a Cloverbud Cap and all other attendees receive a 4-H water bottle & sticker for attending) – This is a great program to attend on Kids Day at the Fair
  • Kids Day – August 13 – 1:00p-3:00p
    • At the South Merchant Pavilion at the Henry Co. Fair
    • Join the Henry Co. Jr. Fair Board, and other community organizations in hosting a fun-filled kids day full of activities and swag – Rides a the fair are also discounted this day as well!
  • Livestock PeeWee Shows

We look forward to seeing you in the coming months!

~Morgan

Coming in July…

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Hi Families!

Whew! We survived June (barely). While I’m sure many of you are looking forward to the 4th & kicking up your heels – please be sure to make note of a few IMPORTANT notes!

Project Judging Week is July 7-10th – – Visit the PAGE for more information

  • Livestock Skillathons are July 7 & 8 at the Fairgrounds*
    • If you need to verify your FairEntries, they will be available to double check at Skillathon
  • Still Projects are July 9 & 10 at the Napoleon American Legion

*If you ordered a Skillathon Kit – it is ready to be picked up at the Extension Office!

Henry County Fair – – August 7-14, 2025

  • Now that Morgan has survived fair & is starting to put her fair hat on – we’re excited to roll out a TON of new information.
    • The rumormill just keeps turning & just like last year, I am doing my darnedest to help organize & facilitate a great fair just as we have done for SO MANY years.
    • Please have faith that the information I’m working to curate right now will provide you with as much insight as possible!
  • Starting with what we need NOW:
    • MARKET ANIMALS – Sale Destination location – PLEASE have this identified by Skillathon! If we don’t have the information, we will ask for it AT Skillathon!
    • PEN REQUEST FORM – I know this was included in some of your FairEntry questions – but I didn’t like how the data pulled, so I’m asking all LARGE ANIMAL exhibitors to complete again (sorry for the inconvenience). I would like to have this information submitted BY SKILLATHON.
    • MARKET Buyer Networking Help Sheet – Take some time to visit this help sheet to help set you up for success if you are bringing a Market Project to the Fair.
    • 2025 Henry Co. Jr Fair Schedule
  • More to come (what is currently “in the works”)…
    • Move-In Protocol
    • What should I bring to fair?
    • What do the pens/ties look like?
    • Move-Out Protocol

Keep working hard & if you haven’t started on those record books – let’s get those started TODAY!

Have you thought about the Livestock Sale?

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But we JUST finished our Fair Entries!

Yes, I know, but the Livestock Sale Committee is also working to push out information to our Livestock Buyers!

If you are a Market Exhibitor – PLEASE complete the Livestock Destination Form – please identify if your animal will be going “on the truck” = Livestock Support Buyer; Custom Appointment (must be arranged ahead of time with a processor); or if your animal will return home.

Wondering about the Sale Order? Not sure what to expect with the Livestock Sale?

 

June 7 Identification Date

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Hi Families!

This is your reminder as it relates to the JUNE 7 – LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION Day.

WE ARE NOT TAGGING OR WEIGHING FEEDER CALVES! This was shared in an email on May 23 & May 30.

Feeder Calves MUST have an 840 Tag in their ear – If you need an ear tag, you need to connect with Morgan ASAP – if you have an 840 farm tag, there is no need to pick up an additional tag.

TOMORROW (6/7) WE WILL BE IDENTIFYING:

  • Rabbit Tattoo* – 9:00a-10:30a
    • Single Market Roasters & Breeding Rabbits
    • *If your animal is tattoo’ed you DO NOT need to attend.
  • Goat Tagging – 9:00a-11:30a
    • There are only 7 families that have not picked up tags, so we will would love for you to come early.
  • PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE NORTH GATE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS – USE THE SHERIFF GATE.
    • Refer to the Map in the ATTACHMENT section at the bottom of this email.

DON’T FORGET to complete your FairEntries! They are due on JUNE 15 (which is a Sunday)

  • There is a $50.00 late fee per exhibitor that fails to sign up by this deadline.
    • Late entries will only be accepted JUNE 16-20. (refer to pg 33 of the Livestock Handbook)
  • Help Sheets can be found at: https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/fairentry/ to help you complete your entries
    • Recently uploaded: Pen of 2 Placeholder Entry Help Sheet

Thank you!

~Morgan Parcher, Jr Fair Board & Sr Fair Board

Spring into Summer!

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Greetings Families!~

June is next week! (eek!) Here a run down of reminders for you to note!

June 1 Deadlines –

  • 4-H Camp Registration Closes – any registration after June 1 is a $50.00 late fee
    • Please send medical forms in ahead of time in person or digitally. Please send to Emily Cordes (cordes.26@osu.edu)
    • Camp Information: https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/camps/
  • Communication & Expressive Arts – deadline to submit form & visual art entries – June 2 at 4:30p
  • All tags MUST be picked up from the office!
    • All taggers MUST be returned!

June Upcoming Information –

  • Cloverbud Camp will be next week at the Fairgrounds – please refer to Emily Cordes’s email sent to campers yesterday
  • June 7 ID Day will include:
    • Goat Tag In – 9:00a-11:30a
    • Rabbit Tattoo – 9:00a-10:30a
    • *Please refer to the email sent from Morgan Parcher last Friday for site location & traffic flow
  • 4-H Advisory Council will meet Tues. June 10 at 7:00p
  • Henry/Fulton PAS Horse Show will be held on Saturday June 14. Connect with Morgan for any further questions
  • Henry County 4-H Camp will be June 19-23 at 4-H Camp Palmer, get registered – more information to come next week when registrations are finalized.
  • July Project Judging – we are finalizing Still-Project & Livestock Skillathon schedules. We’ve also given a refresh to the Skillathon content for this year. Our goal is to have all the information pushed out NEXT WEEK! So stay tuned!!!
    • Alternate Judging options will also be included in this information.

Here’s to a great summer!!!

~mp

Wrapping up the end of May…

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WRAPPING UP THE END OF MAY…..

Please check out quite a few important dates, times & reminders that are coming up in the next few weeks!

1)      FairEntry is OPEN!

  • LIVESTOCK ENTRIES
    • NEW instructions have been added – the interface has had a bit of a refresh AND [after lots of asking] IT’S NOW A ONE-STOP SOFTWARE! (Don’t need to upload animals to 4-HOnline anymore)
    • Visit the document to help you through here: https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/fairentry/
  • STILL PROJECT ENTRIES
  • BE SURE TO HAVE ALL ENTRIES IN BY JUNE 15
    • Late entries result in a $50.00 late fee per exhibitor

2)      TAGS & ID BY JUNE!

  • PLEASE BRING BACK THE RED, ALLFEX TAGGERS – there are MANY families trying to tag their animals, and they are NOT being returned.
    • Market Hogs: All tags are to be ordered AND PICKED UP by June 1 (which is a Sunday) so don’t wait.
    • Market Sheep: Thank you all for picking up tags, we will not need to tag sheep on June 7.
    • Feeder Calves: PLEASE READ!
      • Due to other events being held on the fairgrounds on June 7, Senior Fair Board has made the decision that we WILL NOT HOST TAG/WEIGH IN on June 7.
      • Please order your Feeder Calf 840 tags ASAP – if you need a Beef Committee member to come to your farm to tag your animal, please indicate on the order form.
      • All tags must be picked up, applied to the year, and upload an image with the tag in the animal’s year for your FairEntry which is due June 15.
      • Order link: https://go.osu.edu/2025hcfeedertags
    • Rabbit ID: June 7 at the Fairgrounds – 9:00a-10:30a
      • Single Roster*, Doe & Litter Females* & Breeding Rabbits* are eligible to be tattooed. *If they are already tattooed, you do NOT need to attend.
      • The Jr Fair Rabbit Committee will be in attendance to have 1:1 Showmanship training if you would like extra help preparing for fair!
      • Location: Merchant Barn near the Sheriff Building – enter through the Sheriff Gate & follow the signs (see attachment portion of the email for diagram)
    • Goat ID: June 7 at the Fairgrounds – 9:00a-11:30am
      • Goat exhibitors have the option of picking up tags, or live tagging on June 7.
      • Live tagging location: South side of Merchant Building closest to the Sheriff Building (see attachment portion of the email for diagram)
      • If ordering tags. All tags are to be ordered AND PICKED UP by June 1 (which is a Sunday) so don’t wait – no tags will be issued after.
      • Order link: https://go.osu.edu/2025hcsheepgoattags

3)      CAMP REMINDERS:

4)      2025 SENIOR BANNERS:

    • Be sure to keep an eye out on your email next week for more information!

As school is winding down, I hope everyone enjoys a safe & fun summer! And CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2025!

Sincerely,

Morgan

Goat & Sheep Tag Order

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Jr Fair Board approved at Wednesday’s meeting to allow Market Goat & Market Sheep Exhibitors to order tags and pick up at the office.

We will still plan to hold Tag-In on Saturday June 7 for any family not comfortable with tagging their own animal.
*All Market Goats & Sheep MUST have a Scrapie Tag IN ADDITION to the Henry Co. Jr Fair RFID tag.

Order Your Tags Here*: https://go.osu.edu/2025hcsheepgoattags

*Please give us 24 hours to fill your request.