4-H had American Flair at Summer Judging, Style Review and Awards
Youth, advisors, and parents had a busy second week of July as members showcased their projects at Summer and State Fair Qualifying judging’s. We honored their hard work with ‘flair” at the Style Review and Awards Ceremony at Southern State Community College put on by the Highland County FCS Board. Congratulation’s on a job well done!
Fair Style Review
The Style Review will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. All 4-H members with a clothing project are encouraged to participate. The
4-H members will be modeling in three categories: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Three top models will be selected.
Junior Fair Awards Presentation
Awards for the 4-H Special Interest projects and other Jr. Fair Building projects will be presented at the Awards Ceremony, Monday, Sept. 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Building.
All American Flair at the Highland County Fair 2019 Fair Books are available with full schedule of events
Calling all Cloverbud 4-H members, please join the Highland Co. Jr. Leadership Club in the Junior Fair FCS Building for a fun time at the 2019 Highland County Fair on:
Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 2-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 10-11 a.m.
Come to one day or both, there will be different activities and games to participate in each day!
Commodity Carnival is a fun learning activity for students to experience managing the business risks associated with producing and bringing livestock to market. This pop-up booth will have games and activities for any youth to enjoy during these dates and times during the fair. This activity is open to ANY youth.
Do you like sewing, quilting, or even crafting? Quilt Fest will be taking place this weekend. Check out the brochure Quilt Fest Program_REV2 for more information.
Club Secretary, Treasurer, and News Reporters interested in competing in the 4-H Officer Book Contest, must submit their books to the Extension Office by noon on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Contest rules are available at:
Registration forms for the Baking Contest and Sewing Challenge are due to the Extension Office on or before Aug. 27, 2019. The schedule be released on highland.osu.edu soon as possible after the deadline. Registration forms are available at:
The sewing challenge will take place on Monday, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. and the Baking Contest will take place on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m.
Jr. Fair Demonstration Contest
Demonstration Contest forms are due to the Extension Office on or before Aug. 27, 2019. Youth will be placed in Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories for their Demonstrations. The schedule be released on highland.osu.edu soon as possible after the deadline. Registration forms are available at:
The inaugural Germinate International Film Fest was held in Hillsboro, Ohio, on August 16 & 17, 2019. The two-day film festival highlighted content relevant to agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities from around the globe. Hosted by Ohio State University Extension, Highland County, the event was attended by individuals from multiple states.
In addition to screening over 60 films, the festival also offered workshops on drone flight, a tree walk, beef production and taste testing, astronomy, Milk Bar baking demonstration, and a tour of Bell’s Opera House. Two dinners were held for attendees, with the dinner on Saturday evening featuring locally-sourced foods. The awards ceremony was held on Saturday evening as well, which concluded with an outdoor screening of The Pollinators.
The winners of the 2019 Germinate International Film Fest were:
Peter Nelson accepting the award for The Pollinators.
Drew Hamilton and Greenfield McClain High School Students accepting the award for the History of Bell’s Opera House and the Parker House.
Best Film By High School Students
History of Bell’s Opera House and the Parker House
Audience’ Choice
Cornutopia
The Germinate International Film Fest was made possible with sponsorships and community partnerships with: The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Southern State Community College; White Clover Farm; Karnes Orchard; Visitors Bureau of Highland County; State Farm, Amatha Farrens; City of Hillsboro; Merchants National Bank; Highland County Chamber of Commerce; Highland County Commissioners; Tissot’s Home Center; Ag-Pro Companies; and Germinate International Film Fest volunteers.
For more information about the Germinate International Film Fest or other Extension programming, contact the Highland County Extension Office at 937-393-1918.
Annmarie Aronoff accepting the award for SkyGrazers
Peter Nelson accepting the award for The Pollinators.
All Jr. Fair & 4-H Special Interest (crops, garden, flowers, farm shop, & photography) exhibits must be entered and/or confirmed on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 9:00 a.m. –9:00 p.m. Please do not wait until the last minute!
Booth setup in the Jr. Fair Building is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 30, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 31, from 9:00 a.m. –9:00 p.m.
Jr. Fair Building/Jr. Fair FCS Building Guard Schedules
The Jr. Fair and FCS Building Guard Schedules for the fair are attached. Each club with exhibitors in the building must cover a shift. The Jr. Fair FCS Building Layout is attached. Call the OSU Extension Office at 937-393-1918 to schedule your guard time.
Set Up in the Jr. Fair FCS Building
Decorating and placing projects in the Jr. Fair FCS Building and is Friday, Aug. 30, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 31, from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. You will need to verify that everyone in your club has displayed their project. Let Diane Keltner or Danielle Combs know by Sunday at noon if a club member did not exhibit. Each club will receive a packet at set up that will show project grades for the advisors to use when placing ribbons on projects. Club premiums should be available for pickup in October. All projects must be in place in the Jr. Fair FCS Building by 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Project Removal from Jr. Fair Building
Items that can be carried out can be removed on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. (No vehicles will be allowed on the fairgrounds.) All other projects can be removed on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. after which tear down begins. We are not responsible for any projects left after noon.
