The Muskingum County 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosting  Cloverbud Interview Night on July 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Veteran’s Building on the Fairgrounds.

There will be no pre-registration. Registration will take place the night of the event beginning at 5:45 p.m. 

Cloverbuds should come at their club’s assigned time, listed below.  If unable to come at the assigned time, please sign-in as early as possible, but note that this may increase wait time.

6:00 p.m. – Club Names A-E

6:30 p.m. – Club Names F-J

7:00 p.m. – Club Names K-T

7:30 p.m. – Club Names U-Z

Cloverbuds are invited to bring an item to share with a member of Junior Leaders. This will be a one-on-one show and tell opportunity for Cloverbuds to practice interview skills.

Sample Items:

• Poster display, scrapbook, etc. on a topic of interest to the Cloverbud
• Collection (baseball cards, toys, etc.)
• Other item they love!

Each participant will receive a small reward!

Please encourage Cloverbuds to come, as the Junior Leaders are very excited to host this event!

2021 State 4-H Judging Selected Representatives

2021 County Awards

(Projects are not State Judging Eligible)

Horse Vaccine Clinic, open to all 4-H horse projects

July 21, 6-8 p.m.

Muskingum County Fairgrounds, near Horse Arena

RSVP with how many horses by July 20 to Jayme, 740-252-7190

5-way (required for fair) and exam – $45

West Nile (optional) – $30

Rabies (optional) – $15

Shots will be administered by a local veterinarian.

The John Glenn Centennial Celebration Committee is inviting local clubs to participate in The Friendship 7 Parade Saturday, July 17. The parade is part of the July 16-18 weekend of events to commemorate Glenn’s 100th birthday. Cars/trucks, floats, horses, and marching/walking units are welcome. Registration is free. The Cambridge parade begins at 11 a.m. and the New Concord parade begins at noon. Participants can participate in one or both parades. Contact the Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau with questions and/or to submit your parade form, Director@DowntownCambridge.com. The entry form is located at https://visitguernseycounty.com/files/docs/2021JGCParadeEntryForm.pdf. More information about the event is at https://visitguernseycounty.com/getaway-packages/john-glenn-centennial-celebration.html.

Livestock Skillathon is Wednesday, July 14 at the Veteran’s Building at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds. Please refer to the 2021 Muskingum County 4-H Owner’s Manual for the following information:

• Project Completion Guidelines, Page 5
• Livestock Skillathon Judging Schedule by Club, Page 7
• Livestock Skillathon Requirements, Page 15-16

COVID-19 Notes from Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-Person Meetings & Events:

• Social distancing is encouraged.
• Face masks are strongly recommended for those who are not yet fully vaccinated.
• Individuals and/or family members may not attend if they or anyone living their household is experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell, or has been directly exposed (confirmed or suspected) to COVID-19 if they are not fully vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccinations are our best current protection against infection and a fatal outcome. Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face mask; however we strongly recommend eligible, but unvaccinated individuals to continue to properly wear a face mask when social distancing cannot be maintained.

Important Links:

2021 4-H Calendar

2021 Muskingum County 4-H Owner’s Manual

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Independence Day – Extension Office Closed – July 5

Our office will be closed July 5 in observance of Independence Day!

4-H Committee Meeting – July 6, 6 p.m.

The 4-H Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the Rural Services Building Meeting Room.

Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show Entry Deadline – July 7

Exhibitors who qualify for the Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show can submit their entries online at https://ohorse.fairwire.com/.  A non-refundable $50.00 stall fee is due with the entry and payable online. The entries must be submitted no later than 1:00pm on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Still Project Judging – July 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

More information: Still Project Judging Reminders

Livestock Skillathon – July 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

More information: Livestock Skillathon Reminders

Junior Fair Market Rabbit Registration – July 15, 6-8 p.m.

Market Rabbit Registration is scheduled for July 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Rabbit Barn at the fairgrounds. There is no paperwork for youth to complete and bring with them to registration. Exhibitors will be responsible for completing the online entry process using the appropriate tattoos by July 20. Back-up rabbits must be tattooed and registered by the deadline. For entry help: go.osu.edu/entryhelp.

• Note: Exhibitors entering a Pen of Three Fryers will add all animals to the same entry – the entry form will require 6 market rabbits to be entered. If you have less than six rabbits to register, add additional rabbits with a tattoo of 0.

Members must have registered a breeding rabbit by the June 15 deadline to be eligible. All market rabbits must attend must attend Market Rabbit Registration on July 15 to be tattooed and registered, no exceptions! Back-up rabbits must be tattooed and registered by the deadline.

Cloverbud Interview Night – July 19, 6-8 p.m.

More information: Cloverbud Interview Night – July 19

Junior Fair Feeder Calf Entry & Market Rabbit Deadline – July 20

All 4-H and FFA youth must complete livestock entries in order to be eligible to exhibit at the Muskingum County Fair.

• More information: Junior Fair Entries Now Open! & IMPORTANT FAIR ENTRY TIPS
• For entry help: go.osu.edu/entryhelp

Junior Fair Booth and Parade Entry Deadline – July 20

More information: Junior Fair Booth and Parade Entry Form Now Available

Junior Fair Livestock Committees – July 22

Livestock Committees will meet at designated times at the Veteran’s Building at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds.

Junior Fair Board Meeting – July 26, 5 p.m.

Junior Fair Board will meet with Senior Fair Board at the Veteran’s Building at the Fairgrounds, followed by their monthly meeting.

Incomplete Member & Volunteer Form Due – July 31

The organizational volunteer from each club will receive an individualized link via e-mail to submit this information. All clubs must submit this form in order to receive the pre-fair packet, even if it is just to indicate that no members and volunteers are incomplete. Pre-fair packets are available August 1.