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2018 Muskingum County 4-H Family Handbook
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Independence Day – Extension Office Closed – July 4
Our office will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day! Enjoy the holiday!
Dairy Clinic – July 8
The Muskingum County Dairy Committee will host a clinic for dairy exhibitors on Sunday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at the fairgrounds. Exhibitors can bring their own animal if they choose. Pizza and pop will be provided.
Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show Entry Deadline – July 9
Exhibitors who qualify for the OSF Junior Horse Show can submit their entries online at www.ohiostatefair.com/livestock beginning Sunday, July 1, 2018. A non-refundable $40.00 stall fee is due with the entry and payable online. This year’s entry deadlines will be as follows:
Entry Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2018 at 1:00pm
Late Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 1:00pm. Total fee will be $140.00 ($40.00 stall fee + $100.00 late fee).
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 1:00pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2018! NO EXCEPTIONS!
For more information, visit the State 4-H website.
Still Project Judging – July 10
Still Project Judging will take place on Tuesday, July 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Maysville Middle School. Important details, including assigned club times and project completion requirements can be found in the Muskingum County 4-H Family Handbook starting on page 7. Reminder that 4-H projects must be judged at the county level to be completed. There are no advisor grade options this year.
Youth who completed a Winning 4-H Plan Request this year should have received a Winning 4-H Plan Accommodations form in the mail. Please be sure to attach the form inside the front cover of the youth’s project book(s) to aid the judge.
Junior Fair Booth Entry Deadline – July 15
The entry form for Junior Fair Booths is now available. Deadline: July 15 by 4:30 p.m.
Livestock Skillathon – July 17
Livestock Skillathon will take place on Tuesday, July 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Veteran’s Building on the Fairgrounds. Important details, including assigned club times and study topics can be found in the Muskingum County 4-H Family Handbook starting on page 16.
Youth who completed a Winning 4-H Plan Request this year should have received a Winning 4-H Plan Accommodations form in the mail. Please be sure to attach the form inside the front cover of the youth’s project book(s) to aid the judge.
Muskingum County 4-H Dog Show – July 19
The Dog Show will take place on Thursday, July 19 at the Coliseum on the Fairgrounds. Sign in for Registered Participants: 4:30 p.m., Show Starts: 5 p.m. Important details can be found in the Muskingum County 4-H Family Handbook on page 15.
Market Rabbit Registration – July 19
Market Rabbit Registration is scheduled for July 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Rabbit Barn at the fairgrounds. Bring your Market Rabbit Registration Form/Hutch Sheet. Please be sure the stall sheet is signed by a club volunteer before weigh-in.
All market rabbits must attend to be tattooed and registered, no exceptions! Back-up rabbits must be tattooed and registered by the deadline.