Ohio State - Fayette County 4-H

05/26/2026

Get those animal entries in!

Fair Entry (Pen Assignments)
DUE JUNE 5th
Late Entries Due June 10th ($25 Late Fee)
https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23951
You will only be approved for the number of animals you can exhibit!
Fair Entry INSTRUCTIONS: https://fayette.osu.edu/.../Fair%20Entry%20Step%20by...
Fair Book Species Pages: http://fayettecofairoh.com/ - Utilize when entering if you do not have a physical fair book with you.

05/22/2026

💻✨ Practice. Prepare. Perform. ✨💻

Virtual Skillathons for the 2026 Ohio State Fair are OPEN from May 25th – October 12th!

✅ No pre-registration required
✅ Great practice for youth interested in Ohio State Fair Skillathons
✅ May replace county fair skillathon requirements (check with your fair!)

Species available:
-Beef
-Cavy
-Dairy
-Dog
-Goat
-Horse
-Llama / Alpaca
-Poultry
-Rabbit
-Sheep
-Swine

Website: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-animal-sciences-program/ohio-4-h-skillathons

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

05/22/2026

Last week, we held our annual Communications Contest. These ladies did an amazing job!

05/21/2026

The Ohio State Fair Dog show and agility trail registration is officially open. Registration closes June 21st at 1pm. No late entries will be accepted.

Dog show dates: Sunday July 19-Tuesday July 21
Dog show registration link:
http://ohiostatefair.com/livestock/

Agility Trial date: Friday July 31

Agility trial link:
https://go.osu.edu/osfagilityentries

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Thinking of baby sitting this summer or taking the baby sitting project? Here is a great opportunity within our community!

05/19/2026

🐄🐖🐓 Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Opportunities at the Ohio State Fair! 🐓🐖🐄

This summer, Ohio 4-H members have several exciting opportunities to showcase their animal knowledge and skills through educational contests and events at the Ohio State Fair.

Opportunities Include:
• Ohio 4-H Skillathons (Dates Vary)
• Outstanding Exhibitor (Breeding and Market) (Dates Vary)
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest – July 26, 2026
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Poultry Judging Contest – July 11, 2026
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Avian Bowl Contest – July 11, 2026

These experiences help youth build industry knowledge, confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while connecting with fellow exhibitors from across Ohio.

📌 Please note:
Registration for the Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging, and Avian Bowl contests requires an Extension professional’s signature to verify current 4-H membership standing.

⏳In-Person/Breeding Skillathon station topics and resources will be posted very soon.

Find contest details, dates, study materials, and registration information here:
🔗 https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-animal-sciences-program

We encourage all interested youth, families, and volunteers to get involved and participate this summer!

For questions, please contact [email protected]

05/19/2026

Fair Entry (Pen Assignments)

DUE JUNE 5th
Late Entries Due June 10th ($25 Late Fee)
https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23951
You will only be approved for the number of animals you can exhibit!

Fair Entry INSTRUCTIONS:https://fayette.osu.edu/sites/fayette/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/Fair%20Entry%20Step%20by%20Step.pdf

Fair Book Species Pages: http://fayettecofairoh.com/ - Utilize when entering if you do not have a physical fair book with you.

05/18/2026

Anyone interested in meat science?

Join the OSU Meat Science Extension Specialists for a July meat-cutting workshop.

Participants will have a better understanding of anatomy, muscle myology, cutting guidelines, food safety, meat quality, the role of processed meat and government-regulated non-meat ingredients (i.e. salt, phosphates, nitrites, etc.) finalized by conducting hands-on cutting tests to understand the impact of yields on profit margins.

Register online: https://go.osu.edu/meatcuttingwkshp

05/14/2026

Thank you to all who participated, volunteered and helped make Real Money, Real World happen this year! Today we wrapped up our final simulation. We were able to visit Washington Court House City Schools, Miami Trace Local School District, and Fayette Christian School to work with their 7th grade and some 8th grade students.