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Jul. 08, 2026
New for 2026! No Sign-Ups Required
All exhibitors will be taken in the order that they check in.
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Jul. 08, 2026
Check out the latest information in the July/August Newsletter Special Interest Judging Info, 2025 Livestock Buyers List, Cloverbud Show & Tell, Livestock Interviews, Style Review, Fair Photo ID's, Fair Livestock Information, Silent Auction, 4-H Clothing Sale, and much more.
Have a question? The answer is probably answered in this edition of the newsletter. Don't be left out. Click the Button below.
July/August Newsletter
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Jun. 23, 2026
Allen Co. Jr. Fair Entries - Corrections Accepted until July 10th
Click on your club(s) to check all your fair entries. (scroll down to see club listing)
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Jun. 14, 2026
Due July 1st. Jr. Fair Entries must be made for every project that will be exhibited at the Allen Co. Fair. This online entry is separate from the 4-H Online Enrollment that was made in the spring. Entries must be made for Livestock, Special Interest, and Cloverbud projects to show at the fair, recieve a fair pass, receive premiums, and participate in the auction for market animals.
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May. 22, 2026
Check out the latest Clover Connection Newsletter for all 4-H members. It includes information on Cloverbud Day Camp, 4-H Camp, Royalty Applications, Fair ID's, Senior Banners, Sheep and Goat Tag-In, Judging, Ohio 4-H Clover Awards, Quality Assurance, Fair Entries, Silent Auction, and State Fair Delegates.
June Newsletter
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Feb. 17, 2026
Quality Assurance is an Ohio Department of Agriuculture (ODA) requirement for all youth in Ohio to participate in their county fair when they take a livestock project. Exhibitors will not be able to show their animals at the fair unless they participate in QA. Quality Assurance is required for all breeding and market projects for poultry, rabbits, dairy, dairy beef, swine, goats, and sheep. Quality Assurance will NOT be offered in clubs for 2026.
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Feb. 12, 2026
Welcome to Allen County 4-H, we are so excited for your family to join us!
Join 4-H!
These are some things that you will need to decide before you sign up:
Step 1: Select a Project
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Nov. 12, 2025
Mark your calendars now and save the dates for these programs held at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio.
Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Class will be held on Tuesday, February 17th from 8 am to Noon. Please click the link below for full details, cost, and times.
Information on Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Class
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Nov. 06, 2025
Market Beef and Dairy Beef Steer Weigh In will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2026 from 8 am to 10 am. This is a mandtory weigh in for all Market Beef (steers and heifers) and Dairy Beef Steers. Exhibitors may show more than two animals, but they will be limited to TWO trips through the sale ring.
Please click the links below for full information. If you know someone who is new to these projects for 2026, please share this information with them.
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Oct. 23, 2025
Livestock Auction Checks are available for pick up if:
1. All of your buyers have paid. Several buyers have not paid yet. Call the office at 419-879-9108 before making a trip.
2. You must provide the Allen Co. Jr. Fair Photo ID of the exhibitor.
3. All Thank You cards must be completed. You can bring them with you to the office, or email Kelly Coble a photo of them and drop them in the mail. coble.19@osu.edu
