Sharing on behalf of the Muskingum County Senior Fair Board:

The Ohio Department of Agriculture requires that feeder calf exhibitors complete a DUNF (Drug Use Notification Form) for each animal exhibited at the Muskingum County Fair. Completion of the DUNF requires the animal to have identification (a tag). This year, exhibitors will be required to tag their own animal before the fair, so this number can be reported on the DUNF. They DO NOT have to be an EID (but can be), it can just be a standard ear tag.

It’s even more helpful if the animal is tagged before the June 30 Fair Entry deadline and that number is used on the Fair Entry.

Review the 2025 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 2 for all entries except market rabbits. It will open for market rabbits on July 17.
• 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). Extension 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.). You can also contact the Fair Entry Manager at 740-280-2877 or fairentrymanager.muskingum@gmail.com.
• 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 (740-280-2877 or fairentrymanager.muskingum@gmail.com). If you have a question about a rejection you receive, contact the Fair Entry Manager directly.
• 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 17 Market Rabbit Registration. After registration, exhibitors will be responsible for completing the online entry process using the appropriate tattoos by July 22.

The 4-H Committee is now accepting nominations for the Muskingum County Friend of 4-H Award, which recognizes an individual, family, business or organization who has provided exceptional support to the county 4-H program.

It’s also time for outstanding 4-H volunteers to be nominated to receive the John & Dorothy Montgomery Leadership Award.

Nomination forms for both awards are available on our website: muskingum.osu.edu/awards. Completed nominations are due June 30.

Both awards will be presented at 4-H Awards Ceremony on Sunday of the Muskingum County Fair.

All Market Lambs & Goats must be tagged and weighed at Lamb & Goat Registration on June 2 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.

Breeding Rabbit Registration is scheduled for June 2 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. Entries open June 2. Back-up rabbits must be tattooed and registered by the deadline.

For entry help: go.osu.edu/entryhelp.

The Junior Fair Booth & Parade Entry Form is now available: go.osu.edu/boothparade

Note: Royalty & Ambassadors are automatically entered in the Junior Fair Parade and do not need to complete this entry form. Please contact your contest coordinator to find out if you need to arrange your own transportation.

Junior Fair Theme: When Fair Lights Glow, Junior Fair Grows

Complete Junior Fair Rules are in the 2025 Fair Book, which can be downloaded from the Muskingum County Fair website when it is available.

Entries are due July 15 at 11:59 p.m.