KENTON CO. FAIR July 16-21, 2018 4 -H’ers have the opportunity to showcase their project work and skills at the county fair. This week-long event is full of shows and activities for 4-H’ers and their families. Project work that is entered into the fair is displayed during the week at the 4-H building. 4-H projects are awarded ribbons based on the “Danish System.” This is a judging system where the project is not compared to others in its class but to an ideal standard. Youth are awarded a blue, red or white ribbon based on how close the project approaches this standard. The best entry in the class is considered the champion and receives a purple ribbon and is eligible for the state fair. Please note: Energy, Weather, and Miscellaneous categories are county only, and do not advance to the state fair. Therefore, no purple or champion ribbons will be awarded in these categories. Special Points of Interest State Fair 4-H Live- stock entry forms due to State Fair office by July 10, 2018. State Fair does not accept late entries. 4-H Record Books due by 4:30 pm on July 6, 2018, to the Durr Center, 10990 Marshall Rd No late record books will be accepted! Cooperative Extension Service Kenton County 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 (859) 356-3155 Fax: (859) 356-0363 Fair Note: If your child qualifies for the State Fair by having a winning entry at the Kenton County Fair—we will require his/her social security number in order to register them for the State Fair. This is a government mandate—we cannot take the project unless you are willing to give us your child’s number. Also this year, the state is requiring parents to sign a waiver form. An information form will be included with your child’s Kenton County fair check. It is your responsibility to fill out the form and return it to the Kenton County Extension Office by July 27. If you do not return the form your child will not be permitted to send items to the State Fair. Exciting things happening in Cloverville The Kentucky State Fair is just around the corner, and we are so excited about the changes happening in Cloverville, Kentucky 4-H’s village-like area. Cloverville is moving to the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center to be a part of the fair’s newly created AgLand, which highlights Kentucky’s agricultural heritage. As part of the move, Cloverville is getting an exciting new look, including streets named for the four H’s in 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands and Health). These streets will help you navigate through the exhibit. Cloverville provides Kentucky 4-H with a fabulous opportunity to showcase the immense talent, hard work and dedication of these young Kentuckians. The state fair is the culminating event for these Kentucky 4-H projects that are vying for one more blue ribbon. These projects are already winners, having advanced through their county, and sometimes regional, contests to get to this point. In addition to the projects, Cloverville is home to live showcases and hands-on contests that allow 4-H members to display their natural talents and abilities and to entertain fairgoers. Different events occur each day. The Cloverville schedule: https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/2018-state-fair-schedule-and-general-rules. The Kentucky State Fair is Aug. 16-26 in Louisville.
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4 -H’ers have the opportunity to showcase their project work and
skills at the county fair. This week-long event is full of shows and activities for 4-H’ers and their families. Project work that is entered into the fair is displayed during the week at the 4-H building.
4-H projects are awarded ribbons based on the “Danish System.” This is a judging system where the project is not compared to others in its class but to an ideal standard. Youth are awarded a blue, red or white ribbon based on how close the project approaches this standard. The best entry in the class is considered the champion and receives a purple ribbon and is eligible for the state fair. Please note: Energy, Weather, and Miscellaneous categories are county only, and do not advance to the state fair. Therefore, no purple or champion ribbons will be awarded in these categories.
Special Points of Interest
State Fair 4-H Live-stock entry forms due to State Fair office by July 10, 2018. State Fair does not accept late entries.
4-H Record Books due by 4:30 pm on July 6, 2018, to
the Durr Center, 10990 Marshall Rd
No late record books will be accepted!
Cooperative Extension Service Kenton County 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 (859) 356-3155 Fax: (859) 356-0363
Fair Note: If your child qualifies for
the State Fair by having a winning entry at the Kenton County Fair—we will require his/her social security number in order to register them for the State Fair. This is a government mandate—we cannot take the project unless you are willing to give us your child’s number. Also this year, the state is requiring parents to sign a waiver form. An information form will be included with your child’s Kenton County fair check. It is your responsibility to fill out the form and return it to the Kenton County Extension Office by July 27. If you do not return the form your child will not be permitted to send items to the State Fair.
Exciting things happening in Cloverville
The Kentucky State Fair is just around the corner, and we are so excited about the changes happening in Cloverville, Kentucky 4-H’s village-like area. Cloverville is moving to the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center to be a part of the fair’s newly created AgLand, which highlights Kentucky’s agricultural heritage. As part of the move, Cloverville is getting an exciting new look, including streets named for the four H’s in 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands and Health). These streets will help you navigate through the exhibit.
Cloverville provides Kentucky 4-H with a fabulous opportunity to showcase the immense talent, hard work and dedication of these young Kentuckians. The state fair is the culminating event for these Kentucky 4-H projects that are vying for one more blue ribbon. These projects are already winners, having advanced through their county, and sometimes regional, contests to get to this point.
In addition to the projects, Cloverville is home to live showcases and hands-on contests that allow 4-H members to display their natural talents and abilities and to entertain fairgoers. Different events occur each day. The Cloverville schedule: https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/2018-state-fair-schedule-and-general-rules.
The Kentucky State Fair is Aug. 16-26 in Louisville.
uring project registration, projects are grouped into categories. After judging is completed, club leaders are then encouraged to make a display of their 4-H’ers projects and of the club as a whole. These can be set up from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018. Contact Trevia Cooke for a space for your club at [email protected]. The best club display is awarded a plaque at the Recognition Banquet in recognition of their hard work. This year's theme is “4-H Is Out Of This World.”
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The 4-H Building is the first building on your right as you walk up the hill from the parking area. The first place that you need to go is to the registration table set in the entrance of the building.
Registration is from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 15th. There you will receive your registration number. You can also pick up some extra fair tags if you need them. Tables are set up around the 4-H building for the different project areas. Go to the appropriate tables to register your project. Judging will occur immediately following registration. Any individual who cannot make the Sunday registration should make arrangements with their club leader for entering their projects. Contact one of the agents if you have any questions. Have fun at the fair!
Projects may be picked up on Sunday, July 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Each person must arrange to have someone pick up their projects (many club leaders will pick up for the club) or pick them up themselves. In addition, all project books, score sheets, and ribbons should be picked up at this time. Depending on the fair board office, your premium checks may also be available. The Cooperative Extension Service is not responsible for items left at the fair.
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Each year the fair board allows us to distribute passes for entrance into the Kenton County Fair to 4-H members at a cost of $2.00 each. There is a limit of 6 passes per enrolled 4-H’er. These passes do not include rides and are for 4-H youth only and not siblings or parents. They will be available beginning Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Durr Extension Office on Taylor Mill Road between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, until Thursday, July 19. They will also be available Sunday, July 15, at the 4-H Registration Booth at the Kenton County Fairgrounds from 1-3 p.m. Checks (payable to Kenton County Fair) or correct change are requested.
TAGS are available at the Extension Office prior to the fair or at the fair during Registration on Sunday, July 15. Complete the tags as shown.
ENTRY NO. - Assigned 4-H fair registration number. This number will be used on every exhibit that the child enters. Each 4-H entry must have a 4-H before the number otherwise the check will go to someone in open class. (4-H’ers need to use their same assigned 4-H number for open class entries, too. ALWAYS precede your number with 4-H for BOTH open & 4-H entries.)
PROJECT - Project number from the fair catalog. DIV. - Division number from the fair catalog. ARTICLE - Describe the item.
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Call the Cooperative Extension Office to receive your registration number for 4-H entries at the county fair. These are placed on the registration tags and are used in processing the premium checks for fair entries. Numbers are also available at the fair during Registration on Sunday, July 15. Remember: if you have a number from previous years—that is the number you use each year. Thank You!
The Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, is August 16-26, 2018. Tickets are available to allow 4-H’ers and their 4-H leader to view Cloverville exhibits at a cost of $2.50 each, payable to Kenton County 4-H Council. (Checks only please, we cannot accept cash.) Prepayment is required by July 27, 2018. Parents and family members are not entitled to these reduced tickets. Our thanks to the State Fair Board for allowing our Cloverville 4-H participants and their leaders this reduced ticket rate.
STATE FAIR PASSES CLARIFICATION
SUNDAY, JULY 15 1:00—3:00 p.m. Registration of all 4-H Building Exhibits. No beef cattle, horses, etc. (see each division for time of registration)
MONDAY, JULY 16 9:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Lamb Show—Registration 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Production Sheep Show —(after market show) 5:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Production Beef Show—Registration 5:00-5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Open Beef Show - Registration 5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 17 9:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Hog Show—Registration 8:30 a.m. 4-H Commercial Gilt Show; Registration: 8:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 9:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Steer Show—Registration at 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. (approximate) Set-Up for Sale of Champions 6:00 p.m. Sale Dinner—meal for potential buyers 7:00 p.m. Sale of Champions—Auction of 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Animals
THURSDAY, JULY 19 8:00 a.m. Set-Up Champion Point 6:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show—Registration 5:00 7:00 p.m. Open Poultry show - Registration 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show—Registration 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Open Youth and 4-H Youth Horse Show (registration 9:00 a.m.) 10:00 a.m. Open Rabbit Show - Register at conclusion of 4H Rabbit Show 1:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Show (Registration at 12:30 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JULY 22 12:00—2:00 p.m. Exhibits Released (4-H and Open Class)
Schedule of 4-H Fair Events
KENTUCKY LIVESTOCK/ANIMAL EXHIBITION HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
All livestock/animals offered for sale or exhibition at Kentucky County Fairs shall meet the following regulations according to KRS Chapter 257:
a. 302 KAR 20:040 (Entry into Kentucky) b. 302 KAR 20:065 (Sale and Exhibition of Kentucky Origin Livestock)
Any questions concerning these health regulations should be directed to your local veterinarian or the Kentucky State Veterinarian's office:
Kentucky Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health
100 Fairoaks Lane, Suite 252 Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-3956 All up-to-date Livestock/Animal Health Regulations can be obtained on the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Web site: http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/livestock.htm
Please be advised that Livestock Health Regulations are subject to change at any time.
KENTON COUNTY 4-H ITEMS
DUE SEPTEMBER 6: 4-H Council Scholarship App
4-H Recognition Points Logs
Individual 4-H’ers county, area, district, state or national
results and awards received info for Banquet Committee
Outstanding Livestock Award Forms
T R A V E L I N G W I T H 4 - H M E M B E R S
When 4‐H members travel with their 4‐H leader to an event or ac vity, 4‐H’ers should provide a completed 4‐H Event Code of Conduct form, a Par cipant Informa on form, and the Medical Informa on form, to the 4‐H leader providing transporta on. These forms provide useful informa on to the leader in the event a 4‐H member cannot communicate what the 4‐H leader needs to know. The forms should be returned to the parent/ guardian a er the ac vity. Forms may be re‐used. 4‐H Leaders may request copies from the Kenton County Extension Office as needed.
Recognition of all our 4-H members’ accomplishments is an important aspect of the 4-H Recognition Banquet. 4-H’ers who have received a county, area, district, state or national 4-H award are asked to submit items for which he/she would like to be recognized. Please submit written (e-mail is fine) your name, the name of the 4-H event, and the award received. All results will be compiled for 4-H’ers to receive recognition. All lists are due by Thursday, Sept. 6th at 4:30 p.m., to the Durr Extension Office. Lists are used to order appropriate awards.
Example List:
Sally Doe *2018 State Communications Event; Blue *2018 District 3 Variety Show; Blue *2018 4-H speech Contest—13-year-old, blue & Champ.
S U B M I T Y O U R R E S U L T S F O R A W A R D S B O O K L E T
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KENTON COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR Date Event/Activity
July 3 Fair Board Meeting; 7:30 p.m.; Kenton County Extension Office
July 4 Office Closed; Independence Day
July 6 4-H Record books due; Kenton County Extension Office; by 4:30 p.m.
July 11 Record Book Judging; 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
July 14 State Communications Day, Lexington
July 10 State Fair Livestock paperwork signed, postmarked and mailed.
July 15 Kenton County Fair 4-H Project Registration, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Kenton County Fairgrounds
July 16-21 Kenton County Fair (see fair catalog)
July 16 4-H Market Lamb Show; Weigh In: 8:30 a.m.; Production Sheep Show; Register 9:30; Kenton Co. Fair
July 16 4-H/FFA Production Beef Show; Registration 5:00-5:30 p.m.; Kenton County Fairgrounds
July 16 Open Beef Show; Registration 6:30 p.m.; Kenton County Fairgrounds
July 17 4-H Swine Show, Registration 8:30 a.m., followed by Commercial Gilt Show; Kenton Co. Fairgrounds.
July 31-Aug. 1 Culinary Challenge; 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.; Kenton County Extension; Registration Required
July 31-Aug. 10 Drop of non-perishable items for the State Fair; Durr Center, Marshall Road between 8:30am-4:30 pm
August 7 Fair Board Meeting; 7:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Taylor Mill Road
August 8-9 4-H Babysitting Basics; 10:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road; Registration Required
August 9 Country Ham Speech Practice; 3:00-6:00 p.m.; Kenton County Extension Office
August 13 State Fair food entries need to be at Durr Center, Marshall Road 7:00—7:30 a.m.
August 13 Country Ham Drop off by 4:30 p.m. for State Fair; Kenton County Extension Office
August 16 CEC; 12:00 (noon); Kenton County Extension Office
August 16 County Ham Speeches; Louisville
August 16-26 Kentucky State Fair; Check website for show time and details; kystatefair.org
August 25 State Sewing Skillathon; 10:00 a.m.; Louisville
August 28-Sept. 7 Pick Up Items from State Fair; Durr Center, Marshall Road
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Livestock Sale Buyer Informa on Delivered
Please call 356-3155 if Diane can provide additional assistance. Buyer information was delivered at Farm Visits to participating 4-H members. Please make every effort to contact your assigned buyers and encourage them to participate. All buyer information was to be
returned to the Kenton County Extension Office by June 22nd. If you find
a new buyer who was not on your list, please contact
Diane and ask if anyone else was assigned that buyer.
ATTENTION LIVESTOCK MEMBERS! State Fair Livestock Entry Deadline
Entry Deadline is July 10—If you miss the deadline you will not show.
This is a reminder that entries for State Fair are due July 10th, so remember to get your paperwork signed before mailing to State Fair. Please feel free to request or make copies at the Kenton County Extension Office to get your paperwork finished. No late entries will be accepted in the 4-H Youth Livestock or Novice Shows at the State Fair. 4-H families are responsible for mailing the forms on time. Remember to request exhibitor’s tickets. You must have a ticket each time you enter the State Fairgrounds. Late entries are not accepted by the State Fair. Your entry must be postmarked by July 10. Remember if you have another “assisting adult” you must ask for a form from the Kentucky State Fair and return the form by July 20, (see Rule 11, page 316). (See rules pertaining to the 2018 procedure). State Fair entry forms and species rules for State Fair livestock shows were passed out during farm visits. All forms must be signed by an Extension Agent. Please make arrangements to complete your form so it can be signed before mailing.
Country Ham Scholarship
A $750 scholarship to a youth attending an institution of higher education. Must have: participated in the Country Ham project, have a GPA of 2.75, completed an application and essay and postmarked by July 27, 2018. For more information please contact Diane Kelley. Applications can be found at kenton.ca.uky.edu/ files/2018_country_ham_scholarship.pdf Please contact the office if you need a copy.
B E C O M E A L I V E S T O C K , H O R S E , O R D O G C E R T I F I E D V O L U N T E E R C A L L E X T E N S I O N O F F I C E F O R R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M
Registration Fee: $105.00 per person
Fee includes: meals, breaks, meeting facilities, materials, curriculum manuals, user fees and surcharge.
Room Reservation Fee Barren River
Room Reservation Fee General Butler
Rates similar to last year, around $70 per room Single or double occupancy.
Workshops begin at 8:00 a.m. and end no later than 4:30 p.m. Participants must attend the full
day to become certified.
2018 LIVESTOCK, HORSE, & DOG VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS
November 17 Lake Cumberland State Park December 1 General Butler SRP, Carrollton
Please contact Mary S. Averbeck for registration forms and information if you are interested in serving as a certified horse volunteer, Diane Kelley for registration forms and information if you are interested in serving as a certified livestock volunteer, or Denise Donahue if you are interested in serving as a certified dog volunteer.
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