The Clover Connection For Douglas County 4-H Families and Volunteers

Here is the link for the nomination form to be submitted by July 1st at: https://bit.ly/HayleighWempe4HMentoringAward
You may assemble your team ahead of the contest but there is no registration ahead of contest time. Just come to the contest at 2:30 in Dreher Family 4-H Building on Wednesday, July 30th.
The following slides are upcoming countywide project meetings. Come out to your project meetings! You can learn a lot from your leader and other 4-H members. Our fair judges love seeing your project exhibits. Please RSVP your plans to attend and direct your questions to nnoyes@ksu.edu
Come to this series of meetings to build a rocket, have a launch, then prepare it for county fair entry! RSVP to Nancy Noyes, 4-H Program Assistant at nnoyes@ksu.edu.
RSVP to Nancy Noyes, 4-H Program Assistant at nnoyes@ksu.edu.
You can find more project information at https://www.kansas4-h.org/projects/communication-and-expressive-arts/photography.html. Please email Nancy at nnoyes@ksu.edu if you plan on attending this meeting with our county project leader, Kassadie Burton. Be sure to attend if you have an interest in entering your photos at the county fair and judging photography at the 7/13 Contest Day!
RSVP to Nancy Noyes, 4-H Program Assistant at nnoyes@ksu.edu.
This is a STAND-ALONE CONTEST DAY that replaces all the 4-H contests during the Douglas County Fair, the ONLY exception is Livestock Judging because animals are on site. You may participate in one or all contests on July 13th! The hope is that it will be better for 4-H contestants without the hustle and stress of fair prep and shows. Please register for one or multiple contests at: https://forms.gle/qxgMiuq8eGeH9b6M6 by July 7!
Get all your updates and information under this heading and always be sure to check our website https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/news-events/4h-news/4h-events/douglas-county-fair.html
Bring in your photos to mount during the Sewing & Textile Design and Shopping In Style Judging. We will have Deal 6 Auditorium set up to get that part of the fair prep out of the way.
County Fair Camping Lottery: https://bit.ly/ElectricCamperSpots. One entry per immediate family of enrolled 4-H member(s). The names drawn from the lottery who receive a spot will be notified by Tuesday, July 1st. Payment will be made to the Fairgrounds Office, information will be forthcoming.
For all Douglas County Fair Pet Show Documents, go to: https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/news-events/4h-news/4h-events/fair-docs-forms/livestock-animal-exhibitor-info.html | To view the Douglas County Fair Book, go to: https://dgcountyfair.com/fair-info/
For all Douglas County Fair Static Exhibit Information, go to: https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/news-events/4h-news/4h-events/fair-docs-forms/ | To view the Douglas County Fair Book, go to: https://dgcountyfair.com/fair-info/
For all Douglas County Fair Static Exhibit Information, go to: https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/news-events/4h-news/4h-events/fair-docs-forms/ | To view the Douglas County Fair Book, go to: https://dgcountyfair.com/fair-info/
For all Douglas County Fair Livestock Information, go to: https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/news-events/4h-news/4h-events/fair-docs-forms/livestock-animal-exhibitor-info.html | To view the Douglas County Fair Book, go to: https://dgcountyfair.com/fair-info/
For all Douglas County Fair Livestock Information, go to: https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/news-events/4h-news/4h-events/fair-docs-forms/livestock-animal-exhibitor-info.html | To view the Douglas County Fair Book, go to: https://dgcountyfair.com/fair-info/
Livestock Health Requirements and Treatment Record Forms found here: https://www.douglas.k-state.edu/news-events/4h-news/4h-events/fair-docs-forms/livestock-animal-exhibitor-info.html. Please submit to the DgCo Fair Office in Building 21 no later than 1 PM on Friday, 8/1/25 to sell in the livestock auction!
Contact our office or Nickie Harding directly to make an appointment: nharding@ksu.edu
Books are available at one/level/family, please! Also, please consider passing them along if you do not wish to keep your copy. Superintendent Paula has checked with local libraries and there are copies to loan, as well. We will keep a list if you call to reserve, or just stop in and request your copy from Bailey after May 9th!
Don't miss the practice sessions with Janine at the Poultry Project Meetings!
Call or email Nancy at nnoyes@ksu.edu for study practice links!
General State Fair Information here https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/general-information1 Take a look at the State 4-H webpage about KS State Fair here https://www.kansas4-h.org/educational-experiences/fair-resources/kansas-state-fair/ looking ahead at the scorecards and forms can help you better prepare your exhibits!
Check out the following slides for opportunities to serve others in your community, both as a member and as a club!
Grant information and application can be found at: https://bit.ly/ServingBetterTogetherGrant

DATES TO REMEMBEr

June 30 - Douglas County Fair Entry Deadline, Enter Online (If you need assistance, please contact the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. on June 30.)

June 30 - Camper Electrical Hook Up Sign Up Deadline, Register Online

July 6 - County-Wide Rocketry Meeting, 1:00 p.m., Dreher Family 4-H Bldg. RSVP Required to nnoyes@ksu.edu

July 10 - County-Wide Photo Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Dreher Family 4-H Bldg. RSVP Required to nnoyes@ksu.edu

July 12 - County-Wide Pet Project Meeting, 2:00 p.m.. Vintage Park, Baldwin City. RSVP Required to nnoyes@ksu.edu

July 13 - County Contest Day! 1:00-3:00 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, RSVP by July 7

July 16 - County-Wide Poultry Meeting and Fair Preparation, 5:00 p.m., Open Pavilion

July 19 - Douglas County Fair Pet Show, 9:00 a.m., Building 21

July 19 - Douglas County Fair Dog Show, 1:00 p.m., Building 21

July 21 - 4-H Clothing Judging, 8:00 a.m. Check-In, Building 21

July 22 - 4-H Fashion Revue, 7:00 p.m., Building 21

July 26 - Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Community Building

July 27 - 4-H Horse Show, 8:00 a.m., Community Building

July 28 - August 2 - Douglas County Fair

August 3 - Fair Check Out, 7:30 -10:00 a.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds

August 8 - Kansas State Fair Static, Poultry, and Rabbit Entry Deadline, Douglas County Extension Office

CREATED BY
Nancy Noyes

Credits:

Created with images by Christin Lola - "Blue Ribbon Winning Gold Comet Hen Chicken Shown at County Fair" • Brad Pict - "Save the date"