Review the 2023 Muskingum County Junior Fair Livestock Entry Instructions BEFORE starting your entries.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE ENTRIES. IF YOU HAVE ISSUES OR YOUR ENTRIES ARE INCORRECT, YOU JEOPARDIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT AT THE FAIR.
Overview
- All 4-H and FFA youth must complete livestock entries in order to exhibit in the Muskingum County Junior Fair. THIS IS NOT FOR OPEN CLASS ENTRIES. This is a separate entry from the 4-H/FFA project enrollment due April 1.
- Livestock entries must be submitted online in Fair Entry (muskingum.fairentry.com) by established deadlines listed below, NO EXCEPTIONS. You can use a computer or mobile device, but a computer is recommended. If you use a mobile device, use in landscape mode.
- Fair Entry will open June 5 for all entries except market rabbits. It will open for market rabbits on July 20.
- Create ALL entries for ALL family members before submitting your invoice, or you will not be able to add additional classes/entries to your family until your entries are approved by the Fair Entry Manager. Double check that entries are correct, because you cannot edit entries once submitted.
- If you have questions, ask! If you need assistance with the entry process, contact the Extension Office: 740-454-0144, Jamie McConnell (mcconnell.210@osu.edu) or Debbie Dunn (dunn.257@osu.edu). Staff are not available to help outside regular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed for lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m.).
- The Fair Entry Manager, NOT the Extension Office, reviews entries and approves/rejects them. Communication about your entries will come directly from Fair Entry or from the Fair Entry Manager e-mail (fairentrymanager.muskingum@gmail.com).
- Entries will be reviewed and approved/rejected by the Fair Entry Manager as they are submitted. Families receive an email from Fair Entry when entries are submitted – this does not mean the entries are approved. Families should watch for a second e-mail, which will indicate if entries were approved/rejected. If entries are approved, forward this e-mail to your club/chapter leader. If entries are rejected, review the reason and resubmit entries before the deadline. If you do not receive e-mails from Fair Entry, be sure to check your junk folder. You can log back in at any time to review your submissions.
Notes about Animal Registration Events
There is no paperwork for exhibitors to bring with them to the following registration events. If the exhibitor is not available to attend, someone else can bring the animal(s).
- Market Goat – ALL market goats must be weighed in and tagged at June 5 Market Goat Registration. After registration, exhibitors will be responsible for completing the online entry process using the Fair Ear Tag # by June 30.
- Market Lamb – ALL market lambs must be weighed in and tagged at June 5 Market Lamb Registration. After registration, exhibitors will be responsible for completing the online entry process using the Fair Ear Tag # by June 30.
- Breeding Rabbit – Rabbits should be tattooed at June 5 Breeding Rabbit Registration if they do not already have a tattoo. After registration, exhibitors will be responsible for completing the online entry process using the appropriate tattoos by June 30.
- Market Rabbit – ALL market rabbits must be tattooed at July 20 Market Rabbit Registration. After registration, exhibitors will be responsible for completing the online entry process using the appropriate tattoos by July 25.