Breeding Rabbit Registration is scheduled for June 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Rabbit Barn on the fairgrounds. A rabbit clinic will take place at the same time. Clinic topics include showmanship and handling, general care and a Q&A opportunity. The topics will be repeated several times throughout the evening.

All rabbits must be tattooed at that time if they do not already have a tattoo. If the exhibitor is unable to attend, someone else can bring their animal(s) for them. If rabbits are already tattooed, they do not need to attend registration. 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 June 30. Back-up rabbits must be tattooed and registered by the deadline.

For entry help: go.osu.edu/entryhelp.

All Market Lambs & Goats must be tagged and weighed at Lamb & Goat Registration on June 5 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Hog Barn on the fairgrounds. All animals must go across the scales. If the exhibitor is unable to attend, someone else can bring their animal(s) for them. There is no paperwork for youth to complete and bring with them to weigh-in. After registration, exhibitors will be responsible for completing the online entry process using the Fair Ear Tag # by June 30. Back-up animals must be tagged and registered by the deadline. For entry help: go.osu.edu/entryhelp.

All lambs & goats exhibited at the Muskingum County Fair are required to have a scrapie ID prior to exhibiting at the fair. All market lambs & goats must have a scrapie tag in their ear prior to arriving at Lamb & Goat Registration. If a lamb or goat does not have a scrapie ID at weigh-in, the animal will be dismissed. Ear tag IDs must be in the animal’s ear.

Fair Entry Notes:

• Carcass Lamb:  The Muskingum County Sheep Producers Improvement Association is sponsoring a carcass lamb activity for Junior Fair exhibitors this year.  To register, youth must check yes when completing their fair entries.
• Carcass Goat:  The Junior Fair Goat Committee is sponsoring a carcass goat activity for Junior Fair exhibitors this year.  To register, youth must check yes when completing their fair entries.

4-H members are encouraged to participate in the 2023 Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks Contest on July 5! The contest is the same date as Still Project Judging to so youth can participate in both judging opportunities if they like!

• Youth can do a demonstration/illustrated talk on a topic of their choice (this could be a topic from their still project already being judged!)
• Divisions are Junior Individual/Team (ages 8-10), Intermediate Individual/Team (ages 11-3), Senior Individual/Team (ages 14-18). Junior Divisions are without the use of computer technology, Intermediate and Senior Divisions can be with/or without technology.
• Youth may be selected for the Ohio State Fair!
• Each youth receives a $10 Roosters Gift Card, sponsored by the 4-H Committee, for participating in a contest.

Review the Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks Contest Rules

Youth must register by June 30 to participate. Register online!

Resources to help youth prepare for the contest are available on our website: muskingum.osu.edu/judging.

New this year! The Muskingum County Sheep Improvement Association (hereafter, Sheep Association) is offering a basic showmanship clinic open house. This will be held at the same time as the market lamb weigh-in on Monday, June 5th in the sheep barn at the Fairgrounds.

Sheep Association directors and other assistants will be available in the sheep barn starting at 4:00 PM through 8:00 PM on June 5th. Interested exhibitors will be able to stop by the sheep barn for one-on-one basic showmanship instruction and help before, during, or after weigh-in. Parents or guardians are strongly encouraged to attend!

Topics covered will be beginner showmanship; basic care, such as hoof trimming; and basic feeding. Directors will be available to answer any questions that exhibitors or parents may have. 

If you have any questions in regards to the clinic please reach out to Sheep Association Directors Haley Lake at 740-319-4307 or Michele Potts at 740-674-4406.