Ohio State Fair | Washington County 4-H

Ohio State Fair 4-H Results Announced

August 6 2024August 6, 2024

Nine local Washington County 4-H youth were recognized during the Ohio State Fair for receiving Outstanding of the Day Awards or Clock Trophy Awards. Outstanding of the Day awards were presented to the participants that scored in the top twenty percent of their class, whereas the top score of the day in each class received a clock trophy.

Brenna Cole, Churchtown Busy Bunch 4-H Club – Grow Your Own Vegetables – Jr, Outstanding of the Day
Marshall Davis, SL Homemaker LS 4-H Club – Making the Cut Woodworking – Jr, Outstanding of the Day
Ryann Glancy, Warren Wranglers 4-H Club – Cake Decorating – Beginner-Jr, Outstanding of the Day
Amelia Loughry, Oak Grove Explorers 4-H Club – Snack Attack – Jr, Outstanding of the Day
Levi Reynolds, Barlow Buckeyes 4-H Club – Family History Treasure Hunt, Outstanding of the Day and Clock Trophy
Levi Reynolds, Bullseye 4-H Club – Shotgun – Jr, Outstanding of the Day and Clock Trophy
Nat Richmond, Oak Grove Explorers 4-H Club – Investigating Electricity, Outstanding of the Day
Ericka Schultheis, Washington County Carteen and Backyard Gang 4-H Club – Tracking Your Health & Fitness, Outstanding of the Day
Brantlee (BB) Thompson, Churchtown Busy Bunch 4-H Club – Public Speaking Contest – Junior Individual, Outstanding of the Day
Evie Wells, SL Homemakers & LS Boys 4-H Club – She won Third Place in Beginner Novice A at the Ohio State Fair Dog Show

Ohio State Fair Dog Show Results

June 20 2024June 20, 2024

Congratulations to Evie Wells, member of the SL Homemaker & LS Boys 4-H Club! She won Third Place in Beginner Novice A at the Ohio State Fair Dog Show. The show was held during June due to construction on the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

Nice job Evie!

Ohio State Fair Livestock Information

May 30 2024May 30, 2024

Ohio State Fair Livestock Schedule: July 15 – August 4, 2024

Complete OSF schedule: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-schedule
The deadline to enter livestock exhibitions is 1 p.m. on June 21, 2024, with the exception of the Horse Show, which closes at 1 p.m. on July 1, 2024. Entries opened May 15.
Livestock Competitions: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-competitions
In order to be more consistent with statewide livestock exhibition ownership rules, the Ohio State Fair has listed animal ownership dates below:

Market animals –

Market beef – January 1
Market swine – May 23
Market lambs – May 23
Market goats – May 1
Dairy feeders – June 1
Market rabbits – June 1
Market poultry – within 5 days of hatch

Breeding animals –

Breeding Beef – May 22
Breeding Swine – May 22
Breeding Sheep – May 22
Breeding Goats – May 16
Breeding Poultry – May 31
Breeding rabbits – May 31
Dairy Cattle – May 22

Ohio State Junior Fairboard Apps Due – March 1

February 12 2024

The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board is made up of our great state’s best and brightest young leaders, hand-picked to contribute to the success of the Ohio State Fair each year. Selected to represent their respective youth organizations, these students serve on behalf of thousands of students across Ohio. As ambassadors for 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Farm Bureau, and other career tech organizations. They are able to share their experiences and emphasize the value of the Junior Fair with patrons throughout the 12 days of the Fair.

For these dedicated Junior Fair Board members, the passion for the Fair is in their blood. They have risen through the ranks over the years, spending their childhood summers caring for livestock animals, exhibiting their projects at both the county and state level, attending group meetings, assuming leadership roles, taking part in summer camps and growing, all while these organizations have shaped their lives.

These students, ages 16-20, come together for two weeks of hard work, building enduring friendships and professional relationships along the way. Their personalities and experiences provide a youthful and fun perspective as they fill the roles of welcoming officials at livestock shows, Smokey Bear’s courteous assistants, friendly faces working at the Monster Mural and concert ushers at Celeste Center.

Visit here for more info: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/jfb

2024 Market Steer Tag-in

November 16 2023

Ohio State Fair Skillathons

May 31 2023May 18, 2023

In-Person & Virtual Ohio Youth Skillathons

Open to any Ohio youth, age 8 and in the 3rd grade, or 9 years old and older regardless of grade level, to age 18, this is a separate virtual event to allow broader participation in 2023. You do not have to exhibit a particular species to participate in that species Skillathon. Virtual Skillathon participation does not qualify a youth participant for outstanding market exhibitor awards. Proctored Virtual Skillathon at the Ohio Expo Center will qualify for the Outstanding Breeding Exhibitor awards.

Ohio State Fair Livestock Information

May 31 2023June 1, 2023

Ohio State Fair 2023 Livestock Schedule: July 116 – August 6, 2023

DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE 2023 OHIO STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE

The deadline to enter livestock exhibitions is 1 p.m. on June 21, 2023, with the exception of the Horse Show, which closes at 1 p.m. on July 1, 2023
Livestock Competitions: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-competitions
In order to be more consistent with statewide livestock exhibition ownership rules, the Ohio State Fair has listed animal ownership dates below:

Market animals –

Market beef – January 1
Market swine – May 26
Market lambs – May 26
Market goats – May 1
Dairy feeders – May 26
Market rabbits – June 1
Market poultry – within 5 days of hatch

Breeding animals –

Breeding Beef – June 1
Breeding Swine – June 1
Breeding Sheep – June 1
Breeding Goats – June 1
Breeding Poultry – June 1
Breeding rabbits – June 1
Dairy Cattle – June 1

Exhibitor Information and Supplemental Forms

4-H Project Enrollment for showing animals at the Ohio State Fair
Health Regulations
Livestock Tampering
Outstanding Breeding Exhibitor
Outstanding Market Exhibitor
Record Book Contest
If you receive premiums of $4,999 and over, the State of Ohio requires you to register as a “new supplier” at https://ohiopays.ohio.gov/. This MUST be done before any payment will be processed. Please be aware you will be asked for banking information, as your payment will be direct deposit. You may use either a checking or savings account. If you have won $4,999 or more in the past, and have already set up a supplier account, you do not need to register again. However, you are responsible for making any address or name changes, by going to https://ohiopays.ohio.gov/ and updating any necessary information. If you need assistance with the online registration process, please view this tutorial or call the “help desk” at 1-877-644-6771.

Teens: Want to Help with the Ohio State Fair?

March 27 2023

Applications are available at go.osu.edu/4HEYAapp and are due by May 15, 2023.

OVERVIEW: The Ohio 4-H Event Youth Assistants (4HEYA) are a statewide group of 4-H teens that assist with Ohio State Fair events. In this process, members have an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and be involved in the State 4-H program. They develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations needed for future success. 4HEYAs work in partnership with the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council, but the experiences as a whole are different.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?: 4-H members who are 13-18 years old as of January 1, 2023 and have previously completed at least one year of 4-H

COMMITMENT:

Term: June 1 -August 31(Applicants are still eligible to apply to be a member of TLC for the next term. Find more information about TLC here.)
Working Events: Members are required to work at least 3 events at the Ohio State Fair. They will have the opportunity to sign up for their particular events in June.
Number of Meetings/Events: In addition to working events, members are required to attend one of the training options (either July 11 or 17, 2023), both are held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.
- Please note, individuals MUST attend one of the training options. This is not negotiable. If you know you are unable to attend a training option before applying, it is best to wait another year before applying to serve in this capacity.

LOCATION: All meetings and events are held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio. There are some Ohio State Fair events that are “off-site,” but members will be notified of the location prior to signing up for an event.

APPLICATION: Interested Ohio 4-H members are asked to submit by May 15:

completed application (go.osu.edu/4HEYAapp),
program fee ($25 submitted at go.osu.edu/4HEYA25 for new applicants, $15 submitted at go.osu.edu/4HEYA15 for returning applicants),
two references (one must be from a non-related Extension professional and one can be from non-related 4-H club advisor, coach, teacher, etc.)
- Provide your references with this link to complete the reference form on your behalf: https://go.osu.edu/4HEYAref
DEADLINE: May 15 (no late applications will be accepted!)

YOUTH SELECTED RECEIVE:

4HEYA Polo
4HEYA Nametag
State Fair admission and parking ticket(s) for the day(s) events are worked.
State Fair meal ticket(s) for the day(s) events are worked.
Optional state fair housing in the Rhodes Center Dormitory.
- NOTE: This is not required, but is an option for youth to stay overnight, if they desire to do so due to event work schedules.While youth are not chaperoned after the event(s) worked, there are adults present in the dormitory on the fairgrounds who monitor curfew and security of the dormitory. Housing is in a gender-specific shared living space, with several bunk beds in one room. 4-H representatives will be housed with other youth participants (4-H members and non-members) of the Ohio State Fair.
Experience of working events at the Ohio State Fair.
An opportunity to enhance leadership skills and be involved in the state 4-H program.

State Junior Fairboard Applications – Due March 1

February 1 2023January 26, 2023

The process for selecting individuals to represent Ohio 4-H Youth Development on the state junior fair board has changed for 2023. All applications will be submitted to the Ohio State Fair JFB Coordinator using this link: ohiostatefair.com/jfb and submit applications through the portal. The deadline is March 1. Once the application deadline has passed, 4-H will be given the opportunity to review the applications that are submitted.

Learn more about the responsibilities of serving on the Ohio State JFB by contacting our 2022 representatives – Melina Matics (4-H) or Josie Burke (FFA)

Information: jfb recruitment

Ohio State Fair 4-H Results Announced

August 9 2022

Nine local 4-H youth were recognized during the Ohio State Fair for receiving Outstanding of the Day Awards or Clock Trophy Awards. Outstanding of the Day awards were presented to the participants that scored in the top twenty percent of their class, whereas the top score of the day in each class received a clock trophy.

Josie Burke, Running Wild 4-H Club