Another Livestock Sale check pickup opportunity is Saturday, November 2 from 8 am to 12 noon

COUNTY FAIR SALE CHECKS: Checks can be picked up October 12 & 13, 2024 between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Senior Fair Board Office, 922 Front St, Marietta. A W-9 must be completed and on file at the Sr Fairboard Office when the sale check is picked up. Printed forms are available at the Sr Fairboard Office for new exhibitors. If exhibitors already completed a form in 2022 or 2023, then another form is not needed. New exhibitors can pick up, complete, and turn in a W-9 at the Sr Fairboard Office.

A W-9 can also be printed from here:  W9 – 2024 version

2024 Jr Fair Department Results

2024 Barlow Fair Results for Media

The Barlow Livestock Sale was held Saturday, September 29 at the Barlow Independent Fair. The sale totaled $296,800.

Market Dairy Goats

•  26 market dairy goats averaged $453.
•  Premier Exhibitor Market Dairy Goat shown by Levi Reynolds was purchased by Wetz Warehouse for $725.
• Grand Champion Market Dairy Goat shown by Austin Seaman was purchased by Integrity Oil Field Services for $1,000.
• Reserve Champion Market Dairy Goat shown by Chandler Shankland was purchased by Polymer Services of Ohio for $500.

 Feeder Calf Heifers

• 49 feeder calf heifers averaged $2,395.
• Premier Exhibitor Feeder Calf Heifer shown by Madison Hiener was purchased by Beverly Feed & Equipment for $1,900.
• Grand Champion Feeder Calf Heifer shown by Syd Skinner was purchased by Wetz Transportation for $5,000.
• Reserve Champion Feeder Calf Heifer shown by Jaslyn Casto was purchased by Becker Angus Farm for $4,500.

Feeder Calf Steers

• 42 feeder calf steers averaged $2,745.
• Grand Champion Feeder Calf Steer shown by Madi Zimmer was purchased by Full Circle Oil Field Services for $5,200.
• Reserve Champion Feeder Calf Steer shown by Kaitlynn Antill was purchased by TNT Cattle & G & C Real Properties for $6,000.

Market Ducks

• 80 pens of market ducks averaged $272.
• Premier Exhibitor Market Ducks shown by Alexis White were purchased by Campbell Farm Market & Campbell Farms for $750.
• Grand Champion Market Ducks shown by Morgan Warren were purchased by Rech Angus Farm, Rech Ag & Truck, & Lisk Lawn Care for $500.
• Reserve Champion Market Ducks shown by Kyndyl Mae Bauerbach were purchased by Apex Feed & Supply & True Value for $600.

All Sale Results:

2024 FC Calf Heifers

2024 FC Calf Steers

2024 Market Dairy Goats

2024 Market Ducks

The Barlow Fair has started with a bang and here are some of the results!

This information was emailed to all Market Duck Exhibitors on 9-16-24

Dear Barlow Independent Jr Fair Duck Exhibitor:

Welcome to the 153^rd 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 Market Ducks. You will complete a DUNF for EACH PEN you are bringing to the fair.

• You will also need your Duck Legbands assigned/listed below.
• Your Legbands are listed at the end of this email!
• Your ducks are male, White Pekin (this info is needed for the DUNF)
• 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 (Leg band, breed, 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.

 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 1^st $15; 2^nd $10; & 3^rd $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

Gary Newlen

Fair Director

Barlow Independent Fair Board

Bruce Zimmer

Extension Educator

4-H Youth Development