Ohio State - Hocking County 4-H

09/07/2026

Check out the Hocking County Hay Bale Toss on Sunday, September 13, at the Hocking County Fair show arena following the Fair Royalty Contest.

Join in the fun! Participants and spectators alike can expect to have a good time.

All proceeds go to the Hocking County Youth Board.

What is the Hocking County Youth Board?

Hocking County Youth Board (4-H membership is not required.)

Mission Statement:
To empower youth to serve as trustees of their community and to demonstrate this service by promoting and participating in community service work and by seeking appointments for youth on boards of directors or trustees.

Purpose:
-To involve youth in meaningful volunteer community service.
-To introduce the community to the valuable youth resources they have in their community and to encourage and support using youth as volunteers.
-To provide opportunities for youth to serve on the board and/or committees of local organizations and to promote this idea to organizations in and away from our community.

Youth Board meets January thru May and August thru December. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month, except in November and December. Approved 4-H Volunteers and OSU Staff manage the Youth Board program.

Youth interested in joining the Youth Board may contact Stephanie [email protected] or call the Extension Office 740.385.3222

09/07/2026

ATTENTION MARKET AND LACTATING/DAIRY ANIMAL EXHIBITORS
The Drug Use Notification Form link is now open!

If you are exhibiting a market or lactating/dairy animal at the Hocking County Fair, please review the information below to better understand the Drug Use Notification Form submission process.

DUNF submission is REQUIRED by the Ohio Department of Agriculture for ALL market and lactating/dairy animals exhibited in Ohio.

This information is also being shared with families through 4-HOnline email.

Double check that all information is correct BEFORE submitting form(s).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND THAT ALL ENTRIES ARE CORRECT.

DUNF must be complete before animals can be unloaded at the fair.
DUNFs MUST be submitted by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 at 11:59PM.

Review the How-To instructions prior to linking to the DUNF form. This will help you in completing the form.
go.osu.edu/hcdunfhowto

2026 Hocking County Fair DUNF link: go.osu.edu/hocking2026dunf

Senior Fair Board will check submission against their list to make sure you are complete with correct tag .

Please direct DUNF questions to Stephanie at [email protected] or Caleb Conrad at [email protected]

You may contact Hocking County Fair Board regarding fair questions at 740-603-2292 or [email protected]

09/04/2026

4-H clubs working in the Food Booth at the Hocking County Fair need to be aware of guidelines to follow to be productive during your club's work time.

Adults and older teens should be:
1) Working the cash registers (2 needed)
2) In charge of the pizza oven (1 needed)
3) Making sandwiches; serving hot food items and drinks
4) Washing dishes

Younger members should be:
1) Runners for cold drinks and cold food items
2) Manning the pop cooler and tea dispenser
3) Cleaning tables

Large groups should alternate members and switch after 2 hours.

*2027 Schedule sign-up will be posted at the Youth Center on Thursday, September 10.

Large clubs - Please consider signing up for Friday or Saturday night, as these are very busy nights.

09/04/2026

Please join us as we recognize our 2026 4-H Senior and Cloverbud graduates.

The graduation ceremony will take place at the Hocking County fair show arena on Sunday, September 13 at 4:30PM.

09/04/2026

It is time to make sure everything is in order for you to submit those Year-End Award applications.

Year-End Award applications are to be submitted to the Extension Office no later than 4PM, Friday, September 25.

Secretary Award - Senior / Junior *include essay
Treasurer Award - Senior / Junior *include essay
News Reporter Award - Senior / Junior *include essay
Achievement Award - Senior / Junior
Timberlake Award
Heart of Gold Award
Community Service Award
Honor Member
Honor Club *secretary book required

Visit go.osu.edu/hcawards for more information, including eligibility requirements and criteria. Scroll down to County Award and Scholarship Applications.

Please contact the office with any questions.
740.385.3222
Hannah ([email protected])
Stephanie ([email protected])

09/04/2026

Ohio State University Extension, Hocking County office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Wishing everyone a safe holiday!

Hocking County Ohio State University Extension office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

09/03/2026

Calling All Ohio 4-H Artists! 🌟🎨

As we celebrate 125 years of Ohio 4-H, we're inviting current Ohio 4-H members to showcase their creativity in the Ohio 4-H 125th Anniversary Art Contest! Create an original piece around the theme"4-H Makes a Difference" and creatively hide the number 125 at least twice in your artwork.

🏆 Grand Prize: Your winning artwork will be professionally displayed in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, giving visitors from across Ohio the opportunity to see your creativity and your 4-H story!

✨ Finalists and winners may also be featured in Ohio 4-H donor and outreach materials throughout our 125th anniversary celebration year and recognized through Ohio 4-H promotional efforts.

📅 Entries are due September 15 Open to all currently enrolled Ohio 4-H members 🎨 One entry per member

This is your chance to leave your mark on Ohio 4-H history while sharing how 4-H has made a difference in your life and community. 💚🍀

Learn more and view the contest guidelines here: https://bit.ly/44VZLgq

09/02/2026

Looking for a unique gift for the buyer of your livestock project?
Do you love to cook or collect cookbooks?

The Hocking Co 4-H Advisory Committee has cookbooks on sale at the Extension Office. The cookbook is a collection of recipes of Hocking County 4-H families and friends.

Cookbook ... $10
Cookbook & Potholder ... $15

Make checks payable to the Hocking County 4-H Committee.

09/01/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 10 AM to NOON for the Hocking County 4-H Fall Expo at the Hocking County Youth Center on the fairgrounds. Learn about the Ohio 4-H program through one-on-one conversation with our 4-H educator, 4-H program assistant, 4-H volunteers and members. Visit us and explore the opportunities 4-H has to offer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

2027 Hocking County 4-H enrollment will open on January 2 and end on March 31. Visit go.osu.edu/hc4henrollinfo more information about enrolling in Ohio 4-H in Hocking County.

Please contact the office with questions or concerns.
740.385.3222
Hannah Thompson, 4-H Educator - [email protected]
Stephanie Blackford, 4-H Program Assistant - [email protected]
Angelia Seum, Office Associate - [email protected]

09/01/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Regarding Market Sheep & Goat Fair Exhibition

📣📣ATTENTION ALL MARKET SHEEP AND GOAT EXHIBITORS📣📣