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Toledo Mud Hens Boots & Baseball Weekend

The Toledo Mud Hens will be having their Boots and Baseball Weekend again this season starting on Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st at Fifth Third Field. They are looking to fill the ballpark that weekend with as many 4-H Clubs as possible and we will be recognizing all the 4-H Clubs who attend one of the games up on the video board during the game as well. They have a lot of exciting things planned throughout the weekend as well, including specialty jerseys the Mud Hens will be wearing both games.

On Friday, May 30th they will be giving away a country themed Colt Keith bobblehead as people enter the ballpark with a post-game concert out in Hensville Park.

On Saturday, May 31st they will start with a pregame concert in Hensville Park, a bolo tie giveaway as people enter the ballpark, and to wrap up the night they will have post game fireworks on the field and a DJ out in Hensville park to wrap up an amazing weekend!

They want to get the word out to as many 4-H Clubs as possible to join them at Fifth Third Field for this amazing weekend! For more information or if any clubs would want to start reserving tickets, please reach out to Owen Bailey at 419-725-9285 or by email owen.bailey@mudhens.com.

Still Project Judging Schedule

Linked below is a copy of the Still Project Judging Schedule for the week of the Paulding County Fair. If you or a member of your family is completing a still project, please look over the schedule so that you know what day and time your interview is. This schedule can also be found here β†’ https://u.osu.edu/paulding4h/paulding-county-fair/still-project-judging/

2025 Still Project Judging Schedule

Join Green Thumbs!

🌱 Join Our 4-H SPIN Club: Green Thumbs! 🌿
Calling all young gardeners, junior chefs, and health-conscious adventurers!

Green Thumbs is a hands-on, youth-based summer program designed for students entering 3rd to 8th grade who are excited to explore gardening, cooking, and healthy eating.

πŸ“… Tuesdays | Starting on June 3
πŸ•€ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
πŸ“ Youth Leadership Building, Paulding County Fairgrounds

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Parents are welcome to stay and join in the fun alongside their child!
🎯 Our goal is for youth to attend all sessions for the full experience.
πŸ”’ Enrollment is limited to 20 participants, so don’t wait!

πŸ‘‰ Come grow, learn, and taste your way through the summer with 4-H Green Thumbs!

Register Here β†’ go.osu.edu/greenthumbs25

Junior King/Queen & Prince/Princess Applications Due Soon

πŸ‘‘ Calling All Future Fair Royalty! πŸ‘‘
Apply Now for the Paulding County Junior Fair Junior King & Queen and Prince & Princess Contest!

Are you ready to represent Paulding County with pride, spirit, and a crown? The Paulding County Junior Fair is now accepting applications for our 2025 Junior King & Queen and Prince & Princess Contest β€” and we want YOU to be a part of this treasured tradition!

✨ Contest Details:

πŸ“… Application Deadline:
Friday, May 2nd

πŸ“Who Can Enter?
Participants must be active members of a Paulding County youth organization such as 4-H, Scouts, FFA, or any other youth-focused club or group in the county.

  • Junior King & Junior Queen: Ages 9 – 13

  • Prince & Princess: Ages 5 – 8

This is a fantastic opportunity for young leaders to shine and share what their youth organization means to them β€” all while having fun and representing their peers at the Paulding County Fair!

πŸ“₯ How to Apply:

Applications are available below. Be sure to submit completed forms by Friday, May 2nd.

Junior King & Junior Queen Application – PDF Fillable

Junior King & Junior Queen Application – Printable

Prince & Princess Application – PDF Fillable

Prince & Princess Application – Printable

Whether you dream of wearing a crown, or simply want to show off your fair spirit, this contest is a fun and meaningful way to get involved in the community. We can’t wait to see this year’s amazing contestants!

πŸ‘‘ Let the Royal Fun Begin! πŸ‘‘

Skillathon Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of volunteers to help with Skillathon this year. We are looking for adults willing to interview our youth livestock members. If you are interested and/or willing to help (or know someone who is), please contact our office at 419-399-8225.

Skillathon – May 28th from 5 pm to 7 pm