This information was emailed to all Barlow exhibitors on 9-16-24
Dear Barlow Independent Jr Fair Exhibitor:
Welcome to the 153rd Barlow Independent Fair!
REQUIRED DRUG USE NOTIFICATION FORM (DUNF): The link is now live and must be completed by Monday, September 23. This is required for all Feeder Calves and Market Dairy Goats. You will complete a DUNF for each animal you are bringing to the fair and you will also need your animal’s ear tag.
- For Feeder Calves use the last 6 digits on the EID tag.
- For Market Dairy Goats, use the Barlow Fair Tag – NOT THE Scrapie tag
- No animals will cross the scales until the DUNF is complete.
You will get an email confirmation after the DUNF is submitted. – https://go.osu.edu/barlow-dunf
Remember: The DUNF is a legal and binding document! If the information is not correct (tag numbers, etc) it will be rejected and a new form must be completed
BUYER INVITATIONS: Personally contact buyers and business people in your area. Last year’s buyers are listed in the Junior Fair Guide. For new buyers – call the Extension Office 740-376-7431 with name of business, name of contact person, and mailing address. We will send them a new buyer’s packet.
MARKET ANIMAL ARRIVAL & WEIGH IN: Animals will be weighed at the Barlow Independent Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 25. Please note the following schedule:
- 5:00 – 5:30 pm: Market Dairy Goat Weigh-in Cattle Barn
- 5:30 – 8:00 pm Feeder Calf Weigh-in Cattle Barn
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Market Duck Weigh-in (last name N – Z) Poultry Barn
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Market Duck Weigh-in (last name A – M) Poultry Barn
- Duck exhibitors can bring extra ducks, but the extra ducks will not be weighed or banded unless one does not make weight. Exhibitors need to have their ducks picked out and matched for a pen ahead of time.
FEEDER CALF NOTES:
- Bred and Owned Award – You will indicate if you have bred and owned your feeder calf at weigh-in.
- Open Show Only animals are eligible for trailer in. All Jr Fair Animals will stay the entire fair.
LIVESTOCK PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES (During their shows):
Thursday night during Showmanship Duck Pictures Poultry Barn
Friday, 3:30 pm Dairy Goat Pictures Show Barn
Saturday, 8:00 am Feeder Calf Pictures Show Barn
The pictures will be available on Saturday prior to the sale for you to pick-up. The feeder calf and goat pictures will be located in the show barn and the duck pictures will be in the poultry barn for you to pick-up. It is recommended that you purchase a frame for the 5 X 7 photo.
EXHIBITOR NUMBERS: will be handed out along with safety pins when you check-in prior to weigh-in. These must be worn during showmanship and market classes.
MEMBERSHIP TICKETS & ADMISSION: Season Pass will be $25 and membership (must be over 18, live in the county, allows voting rights) pass will be $30. Both will be sold at the Senior Fair Board Office and at other dates listed on our Facebook page. Those purchasing a membership ticket can vote in the annual fair election on Saturday, September 28th from 12:00-4:00 pm in the Senior Fair Board Office.
FAIRBOARD OFFICE HOURS: Office hours before the fair will be posted on the fair Facebook page. During the fair the office is open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.
GATE & PARKING: Parking will be in the same designated areas, outside of the gates; handicap parking will be available inside the gates, by entering the State Route 550 gate.
CAMPING: There will be camping available, Contact the Amy Sheatsley (740) 525 – 7850 if interested.
BUYERS GIFTS: Rather than providing gifts to buyers, we encourage you visit the buyer’s place of business or mail them a thank you card after the sale. Buyers appreciate your thoughtfulness, but they can be overwhelmed with gifts during the sale and trying to transport them home.
SALE: The sale will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 5:00 pm in the Show Barn with the Buyer’s Reception at 4:00. Exhibitors will be taking their animals into the ring during the auction. Sale Order: Pies & Cakes, Market Dairy Goats, Feeder Calf Heifers, Feeder Calf Steers, Market Ducks
SALE CHECKS: Checks will be mailed to you following the fair in November.
THANK YOU, POSTER CONTEST: Posters will be judged at the fair and must be in place by the evening of weigh in. Judging is based on originality, neatness & creativity on relaying a “Thank You” message to the buyers. Awards will be 1st $15; 2nd $10; & 3rd $5. Please list exhibitor’s name & age on front of poster. All market project exhibitors are required to display a poster.
BOOTHS: There will be 4-H & FFA booths exhibited in the Lad & Lassie Building. FFA fruits and vegetable will also be exhibited in the Lad & Lassie Building.
- Setup – Tuesday, Sept 24 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
- Tear Down – Sunday, Sept 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Lad & Lassie Building: In addition to 4-H & FFA Booths there will be the following events.
- Trash Can Painting Contest – Entries Tuesday, Sept 24 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
- Produce for Jr. Fair Wednesday, Sept 25 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
- Baking Contest – Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am
CURFEW: All barns will be closed by 10:00 pm each evening. The grounds will be closed at 10:00 pm.
It is your responsibility to read and practice the rules for the fair. The Junior Fair Activities Guide and the Barlow fair book have this information. Junior Fair Activity Guides are available at the Ohio State University Extension Office.
Sincerely,
- Joe Campbell
- President
- Barlow Independent Fair Board
- Blake Campbell
- Fair Director
- Barlow Independent Fair Board
- Bruce Zimmer
- Extension Educator
- 4-H Youth Development
unty Fair Results from the Jr Livestock Shows and Jr Fair Events:
Interested in traveling in 2025 or want to experience a fun camp? Now is the time to apply for a scholarship so you can make it happen! Applications are due October 10, 2024.
Each year, Collegiate 4-H at The Ohio State University organizes a weekend workshop called Carving New Ideas (CNI). It is held at 4-H Camp Ohio November 22-24 and is open to all teen 4-H members across the state. Please consider sharing this opportunity in your newsletters and on social media. It’s a fun weekend for teens to get to interact with college students who serve as the organizers, camp counselors, and session facilitators. (Franklin County staff and volunteers provide the administrative details, risk management, nursing services, and food preparation for the weekend.)
Congratulations Churchtown Busy Bunch for donating the most food for the Washington County Fair Stock the Trailer Food Drive. The club has received two pizza certificates to use at an upcoming club event. Thanks Papa Johns Pizza for supporting this effort too. Club advisor Joyce Kronberg is planning a party for her club!
PEN TEAR DOWN: will be Sunday, September 8 at 3:00. Washington County Fair Exhibitors: You must attend either attend setup or tear down. Any Washington County Fair exhibitor not signing out will forfeit 20% of their total sales.