IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES & DEADLINES: Kenton County Fair: July 11‐17, 2016 4‐H Record Books are due before 5 p.m. on July 1 Prizes awarded via drawing if record books are turned in prior to June 17 and June 24 deadlines. Item Check‐in: July 10 ‐ Item Pick‐up: July 17 Ky. State Fair: Aug. 18‐28, 2016 4‐H Summer Adventures & Summer Classes begin June 1st — (Registra Ɵon required.) 4-H CAMP O RIENTATION There will be one more camper-parent orientation where you will receive more information about what to expect at 4-H Camp and meet the leaders who will be attending camp. All parents and campers must attend one orientation. The last orientation is Monday, June 20, at the Durr Annex, Dixie Highway, at 6:30 p.m. Call Denise with any questions about 4-H Camp at 356-3155. Class sign-up will be on June 20th and is on a first come basis. Cooperative Extension Service Kenton County 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 (859) 356-3155 Fax: (859) 356-0363 www.ca.uky.edu/ces Congratulations to all Kenton County 4-H’ers who were winners at the April 30th Multi-County Communication Event held at Crossroads Elementary in Campbell County. They are now eligible to represent Kenton County at the State Communication Contest on July 9, 2016. Elizabeth Martin—14 Year Old Speech Allan Millward—Presentation Software Senior Dominic Vennemann & Austin Bailey—Team Demo
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES & DEADLINES:
Kenton County Fair: July 11‐17, 2016
4‐H Record Books are due before 5 p.m. on July 1 Prizes awarded via drawing if record books are turned in prior to June 17 and June 24 deadlines.
Item Check‐in: July 10 ‐ Item Pick‐up: July 17
Ky. State Fair: Aug. 18‐28, 2016
4‐H Summer Adventures & Summer Classes begin June 1st — (Registra on required.)
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There will be one more camper-parent orientation where you will receive more information about what to expect at 4-H Camp and meet the leaders who will be attending camp. All parents and campers must attend one orientation. The last orientation is Monday, June 20, at the Durr Annex, Dixie Highway, at 6:30 p.m. Call Denise with any questions about 4-H Camp at 356-3155. Class sign-up will be on June 20th and is on a first come basis.
Cooperative Extension Service Kenton County 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 (859) 356-3155 Fax: (859) 356-0363 www.ca.uky.edu/ces
Congratulations to all Kenton County 4-H’ers who were winners at the April 30th Multi-County Communication Event held at Crossroads Elementary in Campbell County. They are now eligible to represent Kenton County at the State Communication Contest on July 9, 2016.
Elizabeth Martin—14 Year Old Speech
Allan Millward—Presentation Software Senior
Dominic Vennemann & Austin Bailey—Team Demo
Again this year, Record Books and cover sheets are available on the website at www.kentoncountyextension.com as well as the Kenton County Extension Office lobby. Junior books are salmon colored, senior books are ivory. The cover sheets are green and you only need to fill out one cover sheet. Materials printed with a 2016 in the heading are the most current version. Please review the Record Book Requirements listed below:
Record Book Requirements In order to enter projects at the Kenton County Fair, you must meet the following record book requirements:
1) You must submit the correct record book for each project. (This includes shows/ac vi es.)
2) All record books must be logged in by a secretary, agent or record book
commi ee volunteer before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016. As always, record books will be accepted during office hours in the weeks prior to the deadline.
3) Your record book must score 7 or more points.
4) You must include a project achievement story. Reminder: the stories must be the child’s original work. 5) Record books are on the website at: www.kentoncountyextension.com
Please address any ques ons or concerns to Mary Averbeck.
Record Book Workshop An instruc onal session is planned for anyone needing assistance in
A junior and senior champion will be selected for each
record book category.
4-H Record Books Due
before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016 It’s time again to get started on your record books! 4-H project work has a greater impact on skills and learning when culminated with a record book. You must fill out one record book to enter the categories listed under each bold heading. All record books are due at the Durr Extension Center, Taylor Mill Road, or Durr Annex, Dixie Highway, before 5:00 pm on July 1.
Market Animals Hog Lamb Steer
Foods Breads Country Ham General Foods Food preservation Trends/Traditions Foods
Science Electric Energy Entomology Forestry Geology Honey Weather Wood Science
Companion Animals Cat Dog Horse Poultry Rabbit
Production Animals Dairy Cattle Goat Production Beef Production Sheep Production Swine
Arts/Miscellaneous Arts & Crafts Cake Decorating Communication & Leadership Fine Arts Miscellaneous Photography Trends/Traditions
Gardening Crops Flowers Horticulture/Plant Science Large Vegetables Tobacco Vegetables
Home Economics Sewing Consumer & Financial Ed. Needlework Crochet Embroidery Knitting Lacework - Tatting Needlepoint Quilting Home Environment Trends & Traditions Sewing County Only Sewing
Early Bird Record Book Entry Prize Announcement
2016 Record Books are due Friday, July 1. There will be an “early‐early” bird drawing for books submi ed by 5:00 PM on June 17 and an “early” bird drawing for books submi ed by June 24. One cket per Record Book. Mul ple prizes will be awarded including 4‐H t‐shirts and other fun 4‐H items.
Spring Showcase a HUGE Success
For over 100 years, 4‐H has promoted “Learning by Doing.” Youth skills like sewing, dessert making, planning, leadership, communica on and teamwork were all evident in this event. Congratula ons to all par cipants.
Burns, Michaela Dukes, Simon Fuerst, Bradley Huelsman, Chelsea Lowe, Jayden Lowe, Caitlin Ro , Logan Whitehead, Rebecca Williams, and Abigail Williams. Rachel Millward and Allan Millward were the emcees for the evening.
In the spotlight were the sewing par cipants. They modeled their garments or non‐clothing items. Those par cipa ng from Kenton County were: Josie Baine, Isabella Eubank, Ann Marie Fuerst, Terrin Granstaff, Lydia Hinman, Celeste Roberts Phoebe Roberts, Mary Wall, Madeline Hinman, Kirin Granstaff, Madison Genslinger, Jessy Zimmer, Aurdry Hinman, Hannah McDaniel, Samantha Osborne, Jacqueline Fiore, Amanda Osborne, and Lura Bentley.
Special thanks to:
Sharon Forton of The Syndicate, Ernie Redmond for the music, the Byrd family for coordina ng the
raffle, and our photographer, Joe Fuerst.
The tenth annual Kenton County 4‐H Spring Showcase was held at The Newport Syndicate on May 26, 2016. Nearly 170 people enjoyed a wonderful meal and witnessed the many talents of several of our Kenton County 4‐H’ers.
Kendall Burns, Mackenzie Burns, Danielle Byrd, Michaela Dukes, Emma Eskridge, Allan Millward, Rachel Millward, Mackenzie Myers and Tabitha Thomson did an excellent job as the planning commi ee.
The Dessert Commi ee: Mackenzie Burns, Danielle Byrd, Annemarie Fuerst, Simon Fuerst, Susan Fuerst, Allan Millward, Rachel Millward, Mackenzie Myers, Alexis Rapp, Caitlin Ro and Katy Fuerst did a fantas c job. We appreciate their me and dedica on. 4‐H’ers greeted guests, waited and bused tables. Servers were: Kendall
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 5 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016. 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 “The Four Seasons of 4-H”.
Week of July 11-16 4-H Council will be having a Fund-Raising Auction at the Kenton County Fair. The success of this endeavor depends on YOU!
Items are needed for the auction. We are asking each 4-H Club to donate a themed basket to be auctioned. Also, if any individual or business would like to donate items, 4-H volunteers will assemble additional baskets.
Please call the extension office if you need a list of possible items that can be donated.
Verbal Pre‐registra on will be required by July 5.
Call Diane to be placed on no fica on list.
Classroom Instruc on and Quiz are mandatory for Contest Par cipa on
PROGRAM:
9:00 a.m. Classroom Instruc on & Quiz
10:00 a.m. Contest
In case of weather condi ons we will a empt to no fy those pre‐registered. Request materials and course from the Kenton County Extension office. State 4‐H/FFA rules followed if no other rule applies. Divisions by ages following State 4‐H Rules.
Other Informa on:
1. All drivers must wear boots or lace‐up shoes and long pants.
2. Lawn & large tractor drivers must have previous driving experience.
3. Drivers must be able to reach all pedals and engage all safe‐ty equipment.
4. Drivers must have enough body mass to engage and depress all levers and safety equipment.
5. Unsafe drivers determined by judges, county extension agents and voca onal agriculture teacher(s) will be excused from contest.
If your club would like to have a display area in the 4‐H Building at the Kenton County fair this year please contact Trevia Cooke
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. Lists are used by the Banquet Committee to provide recognition. All lists are due by Thursday, September 1st at 4:30 p.m., to the Durr Extension Office.
Example List:
Sally Doe *2016 State Communications; 12 yr old speech, blue. *2016 District III 4-H Horse Show—Showmanship II, blue and champion
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The Kenton County 4-H Recognition Points Log is a system for each 4-H’er to record everything they have done throughout the program year. A designated number of points is awarded for a variety of activities. These logs are used to determine the outstanding boy and girl award that is presented each year at the 4-H Recognition Banquet. They are also helpful when applying for 4-H Honors. The 4-H Recognition Points Logs are available at the Extension Office in the foyer next to the record books.
Recognition Points Logs for the 2015-2016 year will cover from September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016, All Recognition Points Logs are due to the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 1st, 2016
CLOVERBUD NEWS
Cloverbuds will not meet during the summer. Program will start again in September 2016. If you would like to be on the Cloverbuds mailing list please contact Denise Donahue at: [email protected] or by calling: (859) 356‐3155.
Shooting Sports Club
Shoo ng Sports club members be reminded that you will be mee ng at Lloyd Wildlife at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. You must have completed safety training to a end shoots.
If you have ques ons or concerns please contact Denise Donahue.
There is a limit of one entry per class. (Each number is a class.) Entries must meet the following guidelines. These categories are subject to change each year. Due to the large number of added classes, “other” was dropped in 2014. 4M1 Collec on of Items‐Labeled and list the collec on parts on a piece of paper or index card. Tell what makes this collec on special. 4M2 Models‐Models can be snapped together or glued together. They may be made of wood or plas c. 4M3 Popsicle S ck Cra ‐Any one item made mostly of cra s cks. The item can be natural, made of colored s cks or painted. 4M4 Recycled Cra ‐Any item made of recycled materials. 4M5 Plas c Cra ‐Any item made from plas c. 4M6 Jewelry‐Any handcra ed earrings, necklace, bracelet or set. 4M7 Metal Cra ‐Any item made of metal. 4M8 Save Our Environment‐Poster, report or display depic ng an environmental theme. 4M9 Duct Tape‐Any item made primarily with duct tape, like a personalized item. 4M10 Babysi ng, Poster‐Show any child care or safety p related to babysi ng. 4M11 Model Rockets 4M12 Holiday Cra ‐Any item with a holiday theme. 4M13 Scrapbook or Journal‐A scrapbook should be on acid‐free, lignin‐free paper with photo safe adhesives. White glue and scotch tape are not acceptable. 4M 14 Container Art‐repurpose a recycled container into a piece of art. Jar art, plas c container, old shoe box, etc. 4M15 Bo le Cap Art 4M16 Old Picture Frame Art‐repurpose an old picture frame by using items like shells, old broken jewelry, flowers, etc. 4M17 Zendoodling or Zentangles Art 4M18 Item made with bu ons 4M19 Item made with drinking straws 4M20 Yard ornament made with repurposed item(s) 4M21 Folk Art, may include n punch, candles or handmade heritage toys. 4M22 Nature Cra , any item made of natural materials, except wreaths 4M23 Bead Cra ‐Any item constructed of beads.
Our county fair projects will be aligned with the State Fair projects. Please consult the State Fair web site at h p://www.kystatefair.org for the 2016 4‐H Youth Development projects and specific requirements. You may also consult the Kenton County 4‐H website at www.kentoncountyextension.com for eligible 4‐H projects and a brief descrip on of project requirements. In addi on, Kenton County has the below categories which are “county only” that cannot be exhibited at the State Fair.
Kenton County Fair 2016 County Only Categories For Ages 9-18:
The following categories will be judged at the Kenton County Fair but are not eligible to advance to the Kentucky State Fair.
4M24 Paper Cra ‐This can include making paper, marbleizing paper, or origami. 4M25 Ribbon Cra ‐Any item made predominantly with ribbon. 4M26 Print Making‐This can include any type of prin ng sponge, block, etc. 4M27 Hand‐cra ed Soap‐Three bars or three pieces of decora ve soap that have been hand poured or molded. Soap must be wrapped in see‐through material. 4M28 Small Engines‐Poster, report/display related to small engines. 4M29 Decorated Tee Shirt‐Any of the following techniques may be used: e dye, paint, appliqué, beading. 4M30 Simple cloth item with no machine s tching‐Example: Kno ed fleece blanket 4M31 Fashion Accessory‐repurpose and embellish any old accessory or jewelry piece 4M32 Mosaic‐repurpose old item with le and/or glass to create new item 4M33 Accessorize Stuffed Animal‐use lace/fabric/jewelry to make old stuffed animal come to life 4M34 Shadow Box‐use old box to create diorama from your favorite movie or book 4M35 Poster‐8 1/2" X 11" card stock paper (see catalog for theme)
4‐H PIGGY BANK (county only) Requires 4‐H Arts/Miscellaneous Record Book. There is a limit of one entry per class. Jr. 4‐H Piggy Bank Sr. 4‐H Piggy Bank
4‐H Sewing (Kenton County Only) **The following classes have been added to this division in 2012, but are Kenton County only classes. 4‐H Home Economics record book required.
4Se14 Machine S tched and Stuffed Item‐Any 3‐D item which contains fiber‐fil. 4Se15 Machine S tched Bag without Fasteners‐A tote bag lacking bu ons, zippers, Velcro or drawstring. 4Se16 Machine s tched bag with at least one fastener, such as drawstring, bu on, zipper or Velcro. 4Se17 Machine S tched Holiday Item‐Any item created on a sewing machine with a holiday theme. 4Se18 Machine Quilted Item‐Any item pieced or quilted by machine. 4Se19 Hand‐s tched Item‐Any item constructed with hand s tching. 4Se20 Machine Applique‐Any item with an applique s tched by machine. 4Se21 Pillowcase, Machine sewn 4Se22 Other Sewing
Division 6042 - Kentucky 4-H Trends & Traditions *see general rules applying to all 4-H exhibitors and general rules applying to 4-H exhibits listed previously in the State Catalog.
UPCYCLING PROJECT Upcycling is taking something that you are throwing away and making into something that maintains or improves the quality of the materials. Examples: There are coin purses made from sweaters, earrings cut out of vinyl records and an old travel case made into a clock. The designs will be judged on quality, use and crea vity. Entries are limited to one entry per class per county.
4‐H CAKE & CUPCAKE DECORATING Cake Decora ng 1. 4‐Her may complete either Food or Arts/Misc Record Book for project. 2. Entry consists of a decorated (Styrofoam) cake. 3. Styrofoam MUST be the base for the decora ng. Real cakes will NOT be accepted. 4. Judging is based on decora on only not taste. 5. Exhibit is not limited to a color or design. 6. Refrigera on will NOT be provided. 7. Exhibit must be limited in size to not taller than 24" and no more than 1/2 sheet board. 8. Cakes may be returned based on the condi on at the end of the fair 9. 4‐H iden fica on cards must be a ached to bo om right hand corner of sheet board. 1060 Junior 4‐H Cake Decora ng (Cake must include the 4‐H Clover either in design or decora on) 1061 Senior 4‐H Cake Decora ng (Cake must include the 4‐H Clover either in design or decora on) 1062 Junior General Cake Decora ng 1063 Senior General Cake Decora ng
Cupcake Decora ng 1. 4‐Her may complete either Food or Arts/Misc Record Book for this project. 2. Entry consists of a decorated (Styrofoam) cake. 3. Styrofoam MUST be the base for the decora ng. Real cakes will NOT be accepted. 4. Judging is based on decora on only not taste. 5. Exhibit is not limited to a color or design. 6. Refrigera on will NOT be provided. 7. Exhibit must be limited to two cupcakes. 8. Cakes may be returned based on the condi on at the end of the fair. 9. 4‐H iden fica on cards must be a ached to bo om right hand corner of sheet board. 1070 Junior 4‐H Cup Cake Decora ng 1071 Senior 4‐H Cup Cake Decora ng 1072 Junior 4‐H Cup Cake Decora ng 1073 Senior 4‐H Cup Cake Decora ng
All projects other than 4‐H Cake and Cupcake Decora ng Require 4‐H Arts/Miscellaneous Record book.
4‐H Cake and Cupcake Decora ng require Food or Arts/Miscellaneous Record Book
A county is limited to one entry per class. A member may enter up to 3 classes within the 4‐H Trends Divison. (This means: a member’s name could appear in the same level up to 3 mes on the county’s Clover Division invoice sheet.)
All items must have been made since last State Fair. See General Rules applying to all 4‐H exhibitors and general
rules applying to all 4‐H exhibits other than livestock. Each exhibit must be properly labeled. Place ID tag (4LO‐11SO)
in the most visible place on the exhibit, preferably on the lower right‐hand corner. Labels may be securely taped, a ached with a rubber band through a hole in the corner or safety pinned (fabric items). To insure that all parts of the exhibit make it back to the county, "hide" a small label (with a minimum of the county name) on EVERY part that might become separated from others. These should not be visible to the public when displayed.
All photography classes with one photograph must be mounted on 10"X16" MAT BOARD‐available via order entry (no poster board or foam core board accepted). Single photographs are limited to up to a maximum size of 8"X12".
Each picture must be mounted securely. Rubber cement or dry moun ng ssue is recommended. Do not use photo moun ng corners.
All entries must follow the specifica ons and rules listed in their class in order to be named champion.
Junior division includes ages 9‐13; Senior division includes ages 14‐18.
CLOVER PHOTOGRAPHY 1. Exhibit is limited to a single photograph. 2. Subject of photograph must include 4‐leaf clover. (Photographs
of 3‐leaf clovers will NOT be accepted.) 3. 4‐leaf clover may be real or created. 4. Photograph may be color or black and white. 5. Follow all moun ng rules described in the Cloverville Photo. div. 6. Maximum photograph size 8"X12" 7. The 4‐H iden fica on tag should be located in the bo om right
hand corner. 1010 Junior Clover Photograph 1011 Senior Clover Photograph
RECORDING HISTORY 1. Judging criteria will be based on implementa on of the 4‐H
theme, 4‐H historical content, poster design (le ering, a rac veness, how well it conveys the message), as well as the effec veness of the poster to promote 4‐H.
2. Exhibit must be completed on a standard full size foam core board.
3. Posters may not include items or embellishments that make the poster 3‐dimensional.
4. Any use of the 4‐H Clover must adhere to the standards and guidelines of the registered 4‐H clover
1. Tomato-any variety, plate of 3 large or 6 cherry 2. Cucumber-plate of 3 3. Beans-plate of 12 4. Corn-any variety, plate of 3 5. Vegetable Plant-grown in container 6. Flowers-1 bloom, any variety in small bottle with water 7. Sunflower-1 head, does not need to be mature 8. Houseplant or Hanging Basket 9. Forestry-5 leaves; pressed, mounted, and labeled with common name, where found, and date found 10. Jewelry- necklace or bracelet 11. Geology-10 rocks or fossils; mounted and labeled with name of rock 12. Wood Science-any wood item sanded 13. Photography-2 photos, any subject, mounted on 8 X 10 mounting or poster board 14. Foods-plate of 5 cookies, any type 15. Knitting/Crocheting/Needlepoint/Cross-stitch Crewel-1 item
16. T-shirts-decorated 17. Weaving-1 item 18. Leather Craft-1 item 19. Folk Art-1 painted item 20. Nature Craft-1 item 21. Ceramics-1 piece, stained or glazed 22. Drawing-pen, pencil, crayon, markers, chalk, charcoal 23. Painting-watercolor, oil, acrylic 24. Home Environment-any 1 item made for the home 25. Model-1 item, age appropriate 26. Popsicle Stick Craft-1 item 27. Holiday Craft-1 decoration, any materials 28. Recycled Craft-1 item 29. Electric-1 item 30. Papercraft-1 item 31. Miscellaneous-1 item that does not fit into any other class (no vegetables, no flowers, no animals)
For Youth Under the Age of 9
C O U N T Y F A I R 4 - H M E M B E R P A S S E S A v a i l a b l e a t E x t e n s i o n O f f i c e
Each year the fair board allows us to distribute discount passes for entrance into the Kenton County Fair to 4-H members for $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 20, 2016, at the Durr Extension Office on Taylor Mill Road between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, until Thursday, July 14. They will also be available Sunday, July 10, at the 4-H Registration Booth at the Kenton County Fairgrounds. Checks or correct change are requested.
G O T T A P R O J E C T W I T H F L A I R ?
B r i n g i t t o t h e F a i r !
Do you have questions about entering your 4-H Projects in the Kenton County Fair? Call the extension office for your copy of “Gotta Project With Flair? Bring it to the Fair!” or stop in and pick one up.
C O U N T Y F A I R E X H I B I T S F a i r C h e c k - i n i s J u l y 1 0
Be working on those exhibits for the Kenton County Fair! The 4-H Building will be open on Sunday, July 10th from 1-3 p.m. to enter your exhibits. Make sure you have your tags and exhibitor number. Kenton County Fair registration/exhibitor numbers will be available Monday, June 13. Call the Extension Office at 356-3155 to get yours.
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4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming Livestock Events:
If you would like to visit the web site (www.kyagr.com) it will also give dates and events, go to Programs, then click Show & Fair Promotion.
The following are June livestock events: June 4: Harrodsburg District Dairy Show; Mercer County Fairgrounds, Harrodsburg
June 4: Top of Kentucky District Lamb Show, Pendleton County Fairgrounds, Falmouth
June 4: Rough River District Swine Show, Breckinridge County Fairgrounds, Hardinsburg
June 6: Central Kentucky District Goat Show, Boyle County Fairgrounds, Danville
June 8: West Kentucky District Swine Show, Muhlenberg Co. Agricultural Center, Powderly
June 9: Two Rivers District Goat Show; Muhlenberg County; Powderly
June 10: Central Kentucky District Swine Show; Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Paris
June 11: Kentucky Junior Breeding/Market Goat Show, Mercer County Fairgrounds, Harrodsburg
June 13-14: Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo East; Derrickson Ag Complex, Morehead
June 18: Central Kentucky District Youth Beef Show; Clark County Fairgrounds, Winchester
June 24-25: Western Rivers Kentucky Jr Livestock Expo; William Bill Cherry Ag/Expo Center; Murray
Livestock Sale Buyer Information Delivered
This is a reminder that entries for State Fair are due July 10th—this is a Sunday so plan to sign and send by an earlier date. Remember to get your paperwork signed early. 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. Remember to request exhibitor’s ckets. You must have a cket each me you enter the State Fairgrounds. Late entries are not accepted by the State Fair. Your entry must be postmarked by July 9. Remember the post office closes earlier on Saturday.
State Fair entry forms and species rules for State Fair livestock shows were provided on Farm visits and can be mailed to 4‐H members who request them. All forms must be signed by an Extension Agent. Please make arrangements to complete your form so it can be signed early. Please call 356‐3155, if Diane can provide addi onal assistance.
State Fair Livestock Entry Deadline
Buyer informa on has been delivered to par cipa ng 4‐H members. Please make every
effort to contact your assigned buyers and encourage them to par cipate. All buyer
informa on must be returned to the Kenton County
Extension Office by June 20th. If you find a new buyer who was not on your list please contact Diane and ask if
anyone else was assigned that buyer.
Entry Deadline July 9
IF YOU MISS THE DEADLINE
YOU WILL NOT SHOW!
KENTON COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR June 1 Livestock Breeding Animal Forms Due Kenton County Extension Office; 4:00 p.m.
June 1-3 Geology Day Camp; 10 a.m.—2 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road (Registration Required)
June 3-5 District 3 Horse Show; Lakeside Arena
June 4 District Lamb Show; 8:00 a.m.; Pendleton County
June 5-10 Saddle Up 4-H Horse Camp; (Registration Required)
June 7 Choice Salsa; 10 a.m.—12 (noon); Durr Center, Marshall Road (Registration Required)
June 7 Moist Specialty Cake; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Durr Center Marshall Road (Registration Required)
June 7 Fair Board Meeting; 7:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
With the state fair only three months away, youth wishing to par cipate in one of the contests or events should begin thinking about poten al projects and coordina ng their par cipa on with our Kenton County 4‐H Agents. Contest informa on is available on the state 4‐H Website at h p://www.ca.uky.edu/Agcollege/4h/ or through the Kenton County Extension Office. A ending Cloverville during the Kentucky State Fair is a great chance to
learn about the many opportuni es available in 4‐H. For more informa on about 4‐H programs, Cloverville or 4‐H’s par cipa on in the Kentucky State Fair, contact the Kenton County Coopera ve Extension Service at (859)356‐3155 or you can also visit www.kentoncountyextension.com.
STATE FAIR TICKET CLARIFICATION
Tickets are available to allow 4‐H’ers and their 4‐H leader to view Cloverville exhibits at a cost of $2.00 each*, payable to Kenton County 4‐H Council. (Checks only please, we cannot accept cash.) Prepayment is required by July 14, 2016. Parents and family members are not en tled to these reduced ckets. Our thanks to the State Fair Board for allowing our Cloverville 4‐H par cipants and their leaders this reduced cket rate.
*Price subject to change pending State Fair announcement.
AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: WWW.KENTONCOUNTYEXTENSION.ORG PAGE 11
HORSE DATES:
June 3-5 • District 3 4-H Qualifying Show
June 5-10 • Campbell County 4-H Horse Camp
June 8 • State Horse Judging
June 9 & 10 • State 4-H Horse Contests/Holiday Inn North, Lexington
July 3-9 • State 4-H Horse Show at Kentucky Fair & Expo Center
Sincerely,
Kenton County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development
