Want to join 4-H? - Visit our How to Join 4-H page for a link to our club brochure, Family Guide as well as other information for new and existing 4-H families.
*****Please check this calendar regularly, as it will be updated often. Click on the following link for the most current information:
2025 Licking County 4-H Calendar - updated 9/22/25
October 2, 2025:
2026 Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Application (this application is for both Summer Camp AND Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor applicants): https://go.osu.edu/2026CounselorApplication
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Follow the link above to the application. You’ll complete your responses, read the Standards of Behavior and Camp Counselor Contract, and then both you and parent will electronically sign your application. The application can be completed easily on a computer or mobile device.
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Application is due: November 15, 2025
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NEW APPLICANTS: Once you have completed your application, please reach out to Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) to schedule your interview.
2026 Camp Counselor Reference Form: https://go.osu.edu/2026CounselorReference
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Please note, this link can be shared with your reference contacts. They will then follow the link to a survey, and complete their feedback about your skills and abilities, and submit online.
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ALL APPLICANTS: Please remember that we must receive at least two reference forms on your behalf…
September 23, 2025:
2025 Horse Project Members Honored at the Fall Horse Banquet
September 11, 2025:
2025-2026 4-H Tractor Clubs Flyer
September 3, 2025:
2026 Food and Fashion Board Application - The application is due November 15, 2025 by 4:30pm. Appications can be mailed or dropped off to the Extension Office at 771 E. Main St., Ste 103, Newark, OH 43055. The application is a fillable PDF so it can also be completed and saved to your computer and then emailed to Adrienne at anderson.1410@osu.edu. Interview will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Please email anderson.1410@osu.edu to schedule an interview time.
September 2, 2025:
2025 Fall Horse Banquet - Sunday, September 21, 2025
August 27, 2025:
2026 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board Application - Return Application by November 15, 2025 to OSU Extension - Licking County Office, c/o Licking County 4-H Youth Development Educator, Lisa McCutcheon.
August 21, 2025:
Fall 2025 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Form Packet - Due October 10, 2025 - Word Version | Fillable PDF Version
2025 4-H Committee Scholarship Application Packet - Due October 10, 2025 - Fillable PDF
July 25, 2025:
The Livestock Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) and Livestock Exhibition Producer Form are REQUIRED for many of the species showing at the Hartford Fair. Please review the list HERE or below to ensure that you complete the appropriate forms for the species that you will be bringing to the fair. Exhibitors are NOT eligible to weigh-in or show their animal(s) if they have not submitted the DUNF and Producer Form (when applicable). Please be sure to complete all forms by 11:59pm on Friday, August 1st.
Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF): go.osu.edu/2025HartfordDUNF
Exhibition Livestock Producer Form: go.osu.edu/ProducerForm2025
July 17, 2025:
2025 4-H / FFA Project Skillathon & Interview Judging Schedule - Livestock Project Judging Interviews Brochure
Farm Chore Olympics Registration Form - Due by Wednesday, August 6, 2025 to the Junior Fair Board Office
Special Interest Project Judging Results
July 16, 2025:
2025 Shepherds Lead Contest Form - Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Grubb Arena, East
2025 Lamb Cookoff Form - Monday, August 4, 2025 in B. Carr Arena
2025 Licking County 4-H Committee Golf Outing Registration Flyer - September 13, 2025 - Sponsorship Form
June 27, 2025:
Hartford Fair Princess & Prince for a Day Program - registrations due by 4:00pm on July 16th, 2025. Participants must be enrolled as a 4-H Cloverbud in the Hartford Fair District.
June 16, 2025:
2025 Project Judging Appointment Selection Survey - http://go.osu.edu/licking4hjudging | 2025 Judges List by PROJECT NAME | 2025 Judges List by PROJECT NUMBER
May 30, 2025:
2025 Youth Rabbit and Poultry Clinic & Fun Show - Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Hartford Fairgrounds: B. Carr Pavilion
May 23, 2025:
Hartford Fair Entry Instructions
Hartford Fair FairEntry Help Sessions Flyer
April 30, 2025:
2025 Licking County Canine King/Queen & Puppy Prince/Princess Contest Application - Entry Deadline: Saturday, June 7, 2025. Entries MUST be mailed to: Deb Dunlap, 484 Courtney Drive, Newark, OH 43055. (No late entries accepted)
April 22, 2025:
2025 Bred and Raised Market Rabbit ID Form - Rule and regulations for the bred and raised class at the Hartford Fair. ID form must be returned to the fairgrounds with signatures and appropriate photos by May 17, 2025.
April 17, 2025:
Breeding Beef ID Submission Instructions for FairEntry - Due May 15, 2025
Market Hog Photo Submission Instructions for FairEntry - Due May 15, 2025
April 11, 2025:
2025 Hartford Fair King and Queen Contest - Application Entry Deadline: Friday, June 27, 2025 by 5:00pm - The Hartford Fair, 14028 Fairgrounds Road, Croton, OH 43013. No late entries will be accepted.
Swine Tagging Form - Due May 15, 2025 to th Hartford Fairgrounds - this form must be completed by ALL junior fair swine exhibitors. Exhibitors must also submit the appropriate photos through the Animal ID process in FairEntry.
Swine Housing Form - Due May 15, 2025 to the Hartford Fairgrounds - this form is for 4-H/FFA exhibtors who will house their projects on property other than where they reside, or house their animals in facilities that their parents or guardians do not own.
April 3, 2025:
2025 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form - Due May 15, 2025 by noon: Complete one registration form per animal. May tag up to 6 market lambs.
2025 Market GOAT Pre-Registration Form - Due May 15, 2025 by noon: Complete one registration form per animal. May tag up to 6 market goats.
Summer Camp Session Schedule and Information - These are the sessions that will be offered at summer camp. Please review these sessions with your child before completing their camp registration.
Licking County 4-H Summer Camp Scholarship Application - Deadline to submit is May 9, 2025 by 4:30pm to the Licking County Extension Office. Application must be accompanied by a letter of support from the member's 4-H advisor.
2025 Licking County Family & Consumer Sciences Queen/Princess Contest Application - Applications due by May 1, 2025. All entries should be submitted to: OSU Extension - Licking County Office, 771 E. Main Street, Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055.
2025 Intro to Food and Clothing Projects Workshop: Thursday, April 24, 2025 - Licking County Extension Office
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6:00pm - Foods & Nutrition Session
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7:00pm - Clothing Session
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Register at: https://go.osu.edu/4hprojectworkshop
March 31, 2025:
2025 Mini Camp Registration Brochure - Registrations are due with payment by April 18, 2025.
March 24, 2025:
2025 Hartford Junior Fair Livestock/Animal Requirement Summary - updated 3.24.25 - Exhibitor information regarding exhibit limits, dates of possession, pre-fair weigh-in/tagging dates, clinics, entry deadline, and various animal and health requirements.
March 21, 2025:
2025 Club Officer Training Workshop and New Family Orientation - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
March 19, 2025:
2025 Quality Assurance Species Packets:
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Dairy / Dairy Feeder - this packet was distributed at the Quality Assurance Program held at the Dairy Judging Contest on March 8th.
March 13, 2025:
2025 Licking County Poultry Royalty Contest Application - Entry Deadline: April 18, 2025. Mail application to: Sonia Tilley, 10630 Baker Rd, St. Louisville, OH 43071.
2025 Licking County Rabbit Royalty Contest Application - Entry Deadline: April 18, 2025. Mail applications to: Sonia Tilley, 10630 Baker Road, St. Louisville, OH 43071.
March 7, 2025:
Animal Adventures EXHIBITOR (youth ages 8-19)
•Complete registration by June 20th at https://go.osu.edu/AdventureExhibitor
Animal Adventures MENTOR (Junior Fair Exhibitor Dairy Feeder / Dairy Heifer / Goat / Poultry / Rabbit / Sheep)
•Complete registration by June 20th at https://go.osu.edu/AdventureMentor
March 6, 2025:
2025 Dairy Feeder Clinic and Preview Show - Saturday, June 7, 2025 - Hartford Fairgrounds. Clinic starts at 11:30am with show starting at 12:30pm.
March 5, 2025:
4-H Is For You! Licking County 4-H Clubs Brochure (updated 3/5/25)
March 4, 2025:
2025 Licking County 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador - Application Entry Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 - Email completed entry to: Shannon Heist at shannon.heist.25@gmail.com. Application is a fillable PDF. Complete the application on a computer or tablet, save document, and then email the saved document to Shannon, otherwise the document may arrive to her blank
February 18, 2025:
2025 Horse Project Dates and Deadlines - updated 2.18.25 - list of important dates for horse project members and advisors that work with horse projects.
February 17, 2025:
2025 Hartford Junior Fair Livestock/Animal Requirement Summary - updated 2.17.25
February 13, 2025:
2025 Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council Queen/King & Princess/Prince Royalty Rules & Application - Due March 31, 2025 - Please mail applications to: Heather McClain 12884 Staddens Bridge Rd, Heath, OH 43056 or dropped off to Heather at the March Council Meeting.
2025 Licking County Lamb Royalty Application - April 14, 2025 to: Licking County Lamb Royalty Contest, Licking County Extension Office, 771 E. Main Street, Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055.
2025 Hartford Fair Pork Queen / Princess Contest Application and Guidelines - Entry Deadline: May 7, 2025. Mail entry to: Pork Queen/Princess Contest, 5691 Sunnyside Road, Granville, OH 43023
2025 Lamb Luau: Market Lamb, Breeding Sheep, and Market Goat Show - Saturday, June 7, 2025 - Hartford Fairgrounds, Croton, OH
2025 Licking County Dairy Princess Application - Applications due by May 1, 2025. Mail application to: Leanne Rex, 959 Newark Granville Road, Granville, OH 43023
2025 Licking County Dairy Feeder Princess Application - Applications due by May 1, 2025. Mail application to: Leanne Rex, 959 Newark Granville Road, Granville, OH 43023.
January 31, 2025:
2025 Hartford Junior Fair Meat Chicken Order Form - Due by 4:00pm on Friday, April 18, 2025. Mail or drop off order form with payment to: OSU Extension - Licking County Office, 771 E. Main Street, Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055.
2025 Hartford Jr. Fair Meat Duck Pool Order Form - Due by 4:00pm on Friday, April 18, 2025. Mail or drop off order form with payment to: OSU Extension - Licking County Office, 771, E. Main Street, Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055.
2025 Licking County Goat King & Queen Contest Application - Entries due no later than May 1, 2025. Mail entries to Lori Lee, 18355 Utica Road, Utica, OH 43080.
January 28, 2025:
2025 Hartford Fair Lamb Pool - Registration form must be returned to the address listed on the application by Sunday, April 6, 2025.
January 22, 2025:
4-H Is For You! Licking County 4-H Clubs Brochure (updated 1/22/25)
January 21, 2025:
2025 Goat Workshops - May 29, 2025 and June 26, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm - Grubb Arena at the Hartford Fairgrounds
2025 Hartford Junior Fair Livestock Sales Brochure - pay special attention to the change in the start time of the LARGE Animal Sale. Also, in 2025 GOATS will be part of the LARGE Animal Sale.
2025 Licking County Lamb Banquet - Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - Melita Fellowship Church
2025 Hartford Junior Fair Livestock/Animal Requirement Summary - Exhibitor information regarding exhibit limits, dates of possession, pre-fair weigh-in/tagging dates, clinics, entry deadline, and various animal and health requirements.
2025 Hartford Fair Youth Scholarship - Due March 31, 2025. Send to The Hartford Fair, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Croton, Ohio 43013 or email to hollis@hartfordfair.com
January 17, 2025:
2025 Licking County 4-H Project Requirements (this booklet covers all 4-H projects and contains the 2025 Clothing & Food Supplements, as well as judging dates and awards.
Livestock Quality Assurance:
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Any Hartford Fair youth exhibitor who has not attended one approved Junior Fair Livestock Quality Assurance training will be ineligible to exhibit livestock (in the areas requiring QA training) during the 2024 Hartford Independent Fair if they are unable to complete a Quality Assurance training by June 1, 2024. To view more information, please review the Hartford Fair Junior Fair Livestock Quality Assurance and Equine Guidelines .
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YQCA Training Option: If you are not able to attend one of the county Quality Assurance trainings, you can complete your Quality Assurance requirement by completing the YQCA Training.
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Equine Safety, Training and Education Program (EquiSTEP) is an annual statewide requirement for all youth participating in Ohio 4-H Horse Program activities. EquiSTEP replaces the statewide requirement of reading the Horses, Safety, and You (191R) resource and viewing the Every Time, Every Ride and Horses, Kids, and Ethics videos for youth and their families who are new to the 4-H horse program. Please review the 4-H EquiSTEP requirements and how to complete this requirement by clicking HERE. Deadline to complete this requirement is June 1st.
2025 Hartford Junior Fair Turkey Pool Order Form - Due by 4:00pm on March 7, 2025. Mail order form with payment to: OSU Extension - Licking County Office, 771 E. Main Street, Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055
January 16, 2025:
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Special Interest Project Score Sheet - updated for 2025
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Clothing Project Score Sheet - updated for 2025
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Food Project Score Sheet - updated for 2025
January 15, 2025:
2025 Advisor Project Book Order Forms:
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Alphabetical by Project Name - Fillable PDF
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Numerical by Project Number - Fillable PDF
2025 Licking County Dog Vaccination Certificate
2025 Participation Fee Reminder
2025 Honor Club Application - Due September 1st
2025 A Parent's Guide to Licking County 4-H - This helpful booklet gives you an overview of club meetings & expectations, projects, project judging, costs, and the fair.
Club Information Sheet - Due April 1st to the Extension Office
2025 Guidelines to the 4-H Rabbit Projects - These guidelines offer a description of the purpose of each rabbit project and also list the fair tattoo/registration days.
2025 Hartford Fair Rabbit Department Update
2025 Hartford Jr Fair Dairy Feeder Steer Information Handout
January 14, 2025:
2025 Licking County Horse & Pony Council Collegiate Scholarship - Application must be postmarked by no later than Friday, May 16, 2025 and mailed to Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council Scholarship, c/o Licking County Extension Office, 771 E. Main Street, Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055.
Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council 2025 Supplement - This supplement should be attached to the 2024/2025 4-H Circular #179 “Uniform rules for 4-H Horse Shows” which including the following changes, shall constitute the rules under which all Licking County 4-H Horse Shows shall be conducted in Licking County
2025 Horse Project Dates and Deadlines - list of important dates for horse project members and advisors that work with horse projects.
2025 Licking County 4-H Horse Project Completion Guidelines
2025 Licking County Horse ID Form - ID papers with photo ID are due by April 25, 2025
2025 Licking County 4-H Horse Show Category Confirmation - Must be turned in by April 25, 2025 along with Horse ID form
2025 Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council Youth Horse Shows - Horse Show Entry Tab - Showbills for both the June and July Shows: CONTEST | ENGLISH | WESTERN
Ohio State Fair PAS Instructions for Qualifying OUT-OF-COUNTY
2025 PAS Form - Due Friday, April 25, 2025 with your Horse ID Form - Packet includes PAS Form, Ohio State Junior Horse Show Information
The Beeson Award - "Outstanding 4-H Horse Member" Application and Guidelines - Due to the Licking County Extension Office by Friday, June 13, 2025
2025 Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council Committee List
January 10, 2025:
Discover 4-H Open House - Friday, January 7th from 6:00-8:00pm and Saturday, January 8th from 10:00am-Noon
January 2, 2025:
2025 4-H Dairy Judging Contest - Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Dairy Judging Contest will take place at Layman Dairy Farm: 2868 Lake Fork Rd NE, Utica, OH 43080 and the Quality Assurance Training will follow at Shipley Dairy Farm: 9309 Reynolds Road, Newark, OH 43055 - 10:00 am - Only Licking County 4-H Members who plan to be enrolled in a 4-H Dairy or Dairy Feeder Project during 2025 will be allowed to participate.