Jackson County IA 4-H & FFA Dog Project

07/31/2026

Parents here is the link to the photographer’s page. You may view and download photos from here. Be sure to grab a couple to include in your project books for next year!!
Make sure to thank our photography sponsors to be able to provide these photos of the show and download for free. If you post online on your socials please tag her business as well! KO Photography

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Jackson County Fair

07/28/2026

Vet check is between 8-9 Tuesday morning. Reminder no dogs can enter the show area until your class. Best groomed will go first.
Do a last minute ear and nail check, mats and grime should be gone. Bring water and a rug for your dogs. I suggest fly spray as well!
Best of luck to everyone!

07/28/2026

The show ring is ready for tomorrow!! Thank you to Brain and Keri Holdgrafer family for helping clean up the arena!! It looks amazing!!

07/21/2026

Tomorrow is our LAST class before the show!! Jess Okon has agreed to come back to be a guest for tomorrow night.
If you have any last minute questions or looking for refinement to work on before the show this class will be the time to ask! Bring treats or toys for motivation. Class at the fairgrounds at 6pm.

Those of you showing in showmanship please please please go over your packets. Make sure you know the patterns for your level and if you have questions ask!

07/14/2026

Class is still on tonight! We will be in Boyer hall out of the sun and inside with ac.

Side reminder: everyone is welcome to bring treats! Also remember to bring p**p bags to clean up after your dog as needed.

07/07/2026

Dog class is still on tonight at the fairgrounds!

06/30/2026

We plan on dog class for tomorrow the 30th. It will be held in Boyer Hall at 6PM

06/24/2026

Reminder the project reports are due July 1, bring to next class or the extension office.

06/23/2026

Project meeting tonight at the fairgrounds, 6pm!

06/09/2026

Project meeting still on with Jess Okan tonight!!!!!
Jess asks everyone to bring lots of treats please!! If you having any training questions please please bring them tonight, Jess is wonderful and will be happy to help give any advice or exercises to achieve your goals.
Also with it being so hot, please bring a bowl for you dog to have some water. You may bring your own water otherwise the Fairgrounds has hydrants but you will need to bring a container to hold water for your dog.