Fair Entry Deadline June 30
June 1 - June 30
Reminders:
- Every family must log in using the family email address that was used to enroll in 4-H this year and make their fair entries for the entire family. Club advisors are unable to make the entries for the members.
- We understand that this is sometimes a confusing process. If at any point you don't understand what is expected, please feel free to contact someone for help.
- franklincountyjuniorfair@gmail.com - VERY IMPORTANT! DO NOT CHECK OUT UNTIL ALL MEMBERS IN THE FAMILY HAVE MADE THEIR FAIR ENTRIES. The system will not allow you to check out and then start another person's entries. Before you begin, make sure you have your whole family's entry information. If a change needs to be made after submitting entries, you must contact franklincountyjuniorfair@gmail.com
- WE RECOMMEND PRINTING THE INSTRUCTIONS TO USE AS A GUIDE WHILE MAKING YOUR ENTRIES.
Livestock Sale Update
The Franklin County Fair will be operating at a significant monetary loss without revenue from general fair admission or entry fees. Even so, they want to provide our Junior Fair participants the opportunity to exhibit the projects they have been planning for and working on all year.
This situation is unprecedented and we are calling on our community to help us support these incredible kids and honor their efforts!
The Franklin County Fair is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Their mission is to ensure that during these uncertain times, they provide the best possible experience for our youth.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Whether you are a business or individual, you can help with a donation of any size in support of either the Junior Fair Fund or the Livestock Sale Fund. Where does your money go?
- Livestock Sale Fund: Donations toward this fund will be compiled into a pool that will be distributed among livestock exhibitors as substitute for the traditional live auction. Your donations help exhibitors cover project expenses, fund future projects and any excess funds are typically put toward college savings. Interested in purchasing meat? If you are interested in purchasing an animal for your own consumption or for donation to the Mid Ohio Food Collective, get details here.
- Junior Fair Fund: Donations toward this fund support all Junior Fair youth, including non-livestock exhibitors. Donations to this fund support judging, ribbons and other show-related expenses.
DONATE ONLINE or MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “FRANKLIN COUNTY AG SOCIETY” and SEND VIA MAIL TO THE FAIR OFFICE AT P.O. Box 288, HILLIARD, OH 43026. (Please indicate which fund you are supporting on your check.)
Thank you for your consideration and support during these challenging times! We are certainly all #InThisTogether for our Junior Fair Youth!
MARKET ANIMAL PICTURE SUBMISSIONS
Please contact Rachel at stoneburner.31@osu.edu if you have any questions.
Junior Fair Store Now Open
The Junior Fair Board is selling Franklin County Fair Apparel to raise funds on the fairgrounds. Orders can be placed until July 5 . Items can be picked up at the Franklin County Fairgrounds during any fair event. Check out the online store here.
FAIRGROUNDS TRASH CAN PAINTING CONTEST UPDATE
Horse Projects
As stated above, no pre-fair grading will take place but all members who wish to participate in the show must turn in a completed project book at the show check in.
This year, there will be two horse shows. An English show on Saturday, July 25, and a Western show on Sunday, July 26. In order to create social distance during the show, horse exhibitors may only show in one show and must make a fair entry for the show of their choice - English or Western.
Horse Relationship, Horse Partnership, and No Horse on Exhibit Projects
- Horse Relationship, Horse Partnership, and project evaluations for individuals that do not bring their horse to the show will take place on Monday, July 20, beginning at 10:00am in the Ganyard Building. An appointment process is being established and will be made available to those that make fair entries for these projects.
Virtural Office Hours
Just because Beth and Rachel are working from home doesn't mean you can't come hang out with us! Do you have questions about 4-H, fair entries, or need some help figuring out your club meeting options? We're here for you! Pop in anytime during our virtual office hours to chat about 4-H.
TUESDAYS - 2:00pm -4:00pm
THURSDAYS - 10:00am - 12:00 noon
Click this link to join virtual office hours:
OSU Extension, Franklin County
For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.