Month: July 2020

Fair Info

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According to the fair office, 4-H members taking livestock projects and King and Queen contestants can pick up and sign for their 6 wristbands on Saturday from 10-6 at the Administration Office. 4-H Advisors do not need a wristband, but will be admitted into the shows.

Wood County 4-H App!

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Big News! The Wood County 4-H Program is proud to announce the launching of our new 4-H App! Download “4-H Now” in the App Store and search for “Wood County 4-H”. We are 4-H Strong!

Art With Your Animal

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We are excepting virtual “Art With Your Animal” entries through Sunday, August 2nd! Everyone is encouraged to join in on the fun. Email your entries to morlock.3@osu.edu for a virtual art show! Check out our website for more details:
https://wood.osu.edu/…/4H/eve…/artwithanimal2020takefour.pdf

Wood County Fair Updates

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Results of Wood County Fair’s Special Senior Fair Board meeting July 29th, 2020
1. No gate admission will be charged for the 2020 fair.
2. All grandstand events, entertainment and rides are canceled.
3. Six wrist bands will be issued to Jr. fair livestock exhibitors and king and queen contestants. These wrist bands are to be given to (parents/assistants) to allow admission into the pavilion and the royalty contest. No one without a band will be admitted during shows/event.
4. All non-equine, market and breeding livestock will be on the grounds for no more than two days. Check in and release times will be published here no later than Saturday August 1st at 9am. There may be changes in your normal times, but the shows are relatively on their scheduled days. Champions, and animals marketed through the fair board may have to stay on the grounds a little longer depending on the availability of trucks, and other variables.
5. Showmanship classes will be held (with the possible exception of rabbits)
6. Camping will be permitted in 2020. If someone does not wish to camp in 2020 their fee can be rolled into 2021.
7. Preferred parking fees will be rolled into 2021.
8. Feeder calf sale will be live auction Thursday August 6, 2020 at 9am. Animals will be released as soon as they are paid for after the sale. Bidders, exhibitors and parents only will be permitted in the building.
9. All animals will be housed in the barns, there will be no showing off of trailers. Trucks and trailers need to go to the north parking lot after unloaded.
10. Showmanship sweepstakes will be held Friday August 7th, depending on the availability of animals. Please see your department chairs.
11. Catch a pig contest is canceled for this year. Sponsorships will be rolled to 2021
12. Some food vendors will be on the grounds. At this point we are not sure who, or how many.
13. The fine arts building, woman’s world and grange buildings will be closed.
14. The Jr. fair building will be open for the Jr. fair kids and clover buds to display their projects on a voluntary basis.
15. Golf cart sponsors will be rolled to 2021.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Please direct questions to Board members. More information will follow as it becomes available.