Washington County 4-H Oklahoma

09/02/2026

🍀 Washington County 4-H Members – It's Fair Time! 🍀

The Washington County Free Fair is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see all of the hard work you've put into your 4-H projects!

📅 Important Fair Dates:

🖼️ Indoor Entries
Tuesday, September 8
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Washington County Fairgrounds
Members bringing 10 or more indoor exhibits must have them in place by 6:30 p.m.

🐄 Livestock Check-In
Wednesday, September 9
🕟 4:30 p.m.

🐾 Pet Show
Thursday, September 10
🕕 6:00 p.m.

🐇 Rabbit & Broiler Show
Friday, September 11
🕘 9:00 a.m.

🐴 Horse Show
Friday, September 11
🕕 6:00 p.m.

🚜 Pedal Pull
Friday, September 11
🕖 7:00 p.m.

🏆 Livestock Show
Saturday, September 12
🕘 9:00 a.m.

📦 Exhibit Release
All indoor and outdoor fair exhibits will be released at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12.

Whether you're exhibiting photography, foods, crafts, horticulture, livestock, or another 4-H project, we encourage every member to participate and showcase what you've learned this year. The county fair is a wonderful opportunity to build confidence, gain experience, and celebrate your accomplishments.

💚 Good luck to all of our Washington County 4-H members—we're proud of you and can't wait to see your exhibits at the fair!

08/28/2026

🎉 Calling All Washington County 4-H Teens! 🎉

Are you ready to grow your leadership skills, make new friends from across Northeast Oklahoma, and have an unforgettable experience? Join us for the Northeast District Youth In Action (YIA) Leadership Conference!

📅 October 13–15, 2026
📍 Fin & Feather Resort – Gore, OK
👥 Open to 4-H members in 7th–12th grade
💲 Registration: $155 per delegate
⏰ Registration Deadline: September 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

At Youth In Action, delegates will enjoy:
⭐ Leadership workshops
🏆 Fun tournaments and competitions
🎤 Inspiring assemblies
🎶 Dance and social activities
🤝 New friendships with 4-H members from across the district
…and so much more!

💚 Washington County Trip Scholarships Available!

The Washington County 4-H Parent Volunteers are awarding 10 scholarships worth $75 each to help offset the cost of attending.
With the scholarship, your registration cost is only $80!

To qualify, delegates must:
✅ Have participated in one or more 2025–2026 Parent Volunteer fundraisers
✅ Submit a completed YIA registration, scholarship questionnaire, and registration fee
✅ Include a Thank You card for the Parent Volunteers with the registration packet

⏰ Scholarship Deadline: September 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

To receive a scholarship, your completed application, Thank You card, and $80 registration fee must be turned in to the Washington County OSU Extension Office by the deadline.

Don't miss one of the best leadership experiences of the year! Contact the Washington County OSU Extension Office for registration information or stop by to pick up your YIA packet.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, s*x, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu.

08/24/2026

REMINDER:

Livestock and Horse Show Entries are due this Friday, August 28th!

Entries: https://www.tulsastatefair.com/p/getconnected/lsahs/livestockentries

4-H members exhibiting at Tulsa State Fair must have their 2026-2027 4-H Enrollment completed.

Tulsa State Fair Exhibitors must have a Legal Release to go along with their entries. The legal release must also be signed by the OSU Extension Office for 4-H members.

2026 TULSA STATE FAIR DEADLINES
August 28: Livestock and Horse Show Entry Deadline
September 9: Livestock and Horse Show Late Entry Deadline
September 14: Contest Entry Deadline
September 25: 4-H & FFA Competitive Exhibits Entry Deadline

08/24/2026

We are excited to announce that Washington County 4-H will be starting a Livestock Judging Team this fall!

Livestock judging is an educational and competitive activity where 4-H members learn to evaluate and rank classes of livestock—including beef cattle, sheep, swine, and goats—based on industry standards. Members develop valuable life skills such as critical thinking, decision-making, observation, communication, and public speaking while gaining a deeper understanding of the livestock industry.

If your family is interested in learning more, we invite you to attend our Livestock Judging Informational Meeting:
Date: Monday August 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Washington County OSU Extension Office

The meeting will cover:
- What livestock judging is
- Practice and contest schedules
- Expectations for team members
- Eligibility and participation requirements
- Questions from families

Whether your family has years of livestock experience or is just getting started, we encourage you to come learn more. We look forward to building a strong Washington County 4-H Livestock Judging Team!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Washington County OSU Extension Office.

We hope to see you on August 24th!

08/03/2026

🍀 4-H Enrollment is NOW OPEN! 🍀

Are you ready to learn new skills, make lifelong friends, and have fun along the way? Join Oklahoma 4-H and discover a world of opportunities!

Open to youth in Kindergarten through 12th Grade!

🌱 Choose the 4-H program that's right for your child:

🍀 Cloverbuds (Kindergarten–2nd Grade)
Cloverbuds is a fun, hands-on, non-competitive program designed to introduce young members to 4-H through exciting activities, creativity, and learning while building confidence and friendships.

⭐ 4-H Members (3rd–12th Grade)
Youth in 3rd through 12th grade can participate in all 4-H events and activities, including contests, leadership opportunities, day camps, livestock shows, project exhibits, community service, and much more!

Whether your interests are in:
🐄 Livestock
🍳 Foods & Nutrition
📸 Photography
🧪 STEM
🐇 Rabbits & Poultry
🎤 Public Speaking
🎨 Expressive Arts
🤝 Citizenship & Service
🌟 Leadership
..or one of the many other exciting project areas, there's a place for you in 4-H!

As a 4-H member, you'll have opportunities to:
✅ Join a local 4-H Club
✅ Attend fun Day Camps
✅ Participate in Leadership Retreats
✅ Experience Multi-County Summer Camp
✅ Compete in County, District, and State Contests
✅ Exhibit at Livestock Shows
✅ Give back through Community Service..and so much more!

🌱 Learn. Grow. Lead. Your 4-H adventure starts today!

💻 Enroll online anytime: https://4h.zsuite.org/

For more information, the Washington County Extension Office at 918-534-2216.

🍀 Discover. Connect. Succeed. Join 4-H today!

07/25/2026

Reminder: ISF entries are due today.

07/24/2026

🎉🍀 Congratulations to our Washington County and Nowata County 4-H members who represented us at the 2026 Oklahoma 4-H Roundup! 🍀🎉

From July 22–24, our delegates traveled to the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater to compete, learn, and represent their counties alongside outstanding 4-H members from across Oklahoma. We are incredibly proud of each of these young leaders and their hard work!

💚 2026 Roundup Delegates
• Simon Blum
• Jancie Cantrell
• Carson Collier
• Zander Dyches
• Will Flanagan
• Jerika Mathes
• Brooke Mitchell
• Kasha Watson

🏆 State Contest Results

🥉 ATV Driving – Will Flanagan, 3rd Place
🏅 ATV Participation – Zander Dyches

🥈 Public Speaking – Jancie Cantrell, 2nd Place

🥇 Tractor Driving – Simon Blum, State Champion (1st Place)

🥇 Livestock Quiz Bowl – State Champion Team (1st Place): Team Members: Jerika Mathes, Carson Collier, Brooke Mitchell, Will Flanagan, and Kasha Watson

🌟 Additional State Honors
🐐 Level 1 State Project Winner – Goats: Jerika Mathes
🎓 Graduating Senior Scholarship Recipient: Jancie Cantrell

Congratulations to all of our delegates for representing Washington County and Nowata County 4-H with excellence, leadership, and sportsmanship. Your dedication and commitment to the 4-H program continue to make us proud.

🍀 Congratulations to all! We are proud of each and every one of you!

07/23/2026

What a great week for our Copan 4-H Livestock Judging Team!

Last week, our Copan 4-H members traveled to compete at the Big 3 Field Days, one of the largest livestock judging contests in the nation. This year also featured a Meats Judging Contest, giving our members another opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills.

🏆 Congratulations to our Copan 4-H members on an outstanding performance!

🥩 4th Overall Team in the 4-H Meats Judging Contest

🌟 Seth Davis – 11th Overall Individual in the 4-H Meats Judging Contest

🐄 3rd Overall Stockman Team

These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and countless hours of practice these members have put in. We are incredibly proud of each of them and look forward to watching them compete and grow throughout the upcoming 4-H season.

07/22/2026

Calling all young explorers! Join us for a full day of hands-on learning, creativity, and fun at Camp Curiosity!
Campers will rotate through exciting workshops and discover the world of:
🌱 Horticulture
🐂 Animal Science
🎨 Expressive Arts
🧪 STEM
🍳 Food Science

📅 Date: August 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Washington County OSU Extension Office

👧🧒 Who Can Attend?
Youth who live in Washington County or attend a Washington County school and will be entering 3rd–5th grade during the 2026–2027 school year.

💲 Cost: $20 per participant
Includes all workshop supplies and a Camp Curiosity T-shirt!

⚠️ Space is limited!
Registration closes July 28, 2026, so don't wait to reserve your spot!
👉 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tB6FSWGUbY

Come explore, create, discover, and make new friends while experiencing everything Camp Curiosity has to offer. We can't wait to spend the day learning with you!

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Jenifer Harbour at 918-534-2216 or [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, s*x, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu.

07/21/2026

📸 The 2026 ASI Photo Contest is now open!
ASI is once again inviting farmers, ranchers and photographers to share the images that best capture the sheep industry. Be sure to review the updated categories before entering.
Submission deadline is July 31, 2026.
More information at https://champ.ly/ycPUOqLL

📸 The 2026 ASI Photo Contest is now open!
ASI is once again inviting farmers, ranchers and photographers to share the images that best capture the sheep industry. Be sure to review the updated categories before entering.

Submit your best photos by 5 p.m. MT on July 31, 2026 to [email protected] and put “2026 ASI Photo Contest” in the subject line. Photos posted in the comments will not be officially entered.

More information at https://champ.ly/ycPUOqLL