Tuscarawas County Fair
September 16-22, 2024
This page is for Junior Fair activities only!
Visit the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds web site for information on entertainment, open class, vendors, camping, etc.: http://tusccountyfairgrounds.com/
Click here for the Special Junior Fair Edition Newsletter! (Available in August)
On this page:
- DUNF Info
- Fair Entry
- 4-H Booths
- Junior Fair Awards Sponsorship
- Potential New Buyers Pass Request Form
- Animal and Me Show
- Clover Café
- Parking Passes
- Cloverbud Activities
drug use notification forms (dunf's)
Every year, our exhibitors with market animals or animals in lactation (during exhibition) are required by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to fill out a Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF). DUNF’s will be online only. Due to stricter regulations now in place regarding completion of the DUNF, we are no longer able to correct/update forms once they have been submitted. We STRONGLY encourage you to wait until the morning of check-in or until you have reached the fairgrounds to complete the form. We will have iPads available at the fair for you to use to complete the DUNF. If may also be completed on your cell phone. This year's DUNF link is http://go.osu.edu/2024TuscDUNF.
Fair Entry
Tuscarawas County Junior Fair Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. August 7, 2024. All entries must be made through the website at https://tuscjrfair.fairentry.com/. Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge likely will not work.
Log in using your 4-H Online log-in username and password. The FairEntry system is linked to 4-H Online; ALL YOUTH ALREADY HAVE FAIR ENTRY PROFILES. Do NOT create a "new" exhibitor! More information can be found in the July 22 4-H Newsletter that was emailed to all families.
All fair entries must be submitted through the online entry system by 11:59 PM Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Note that a grace period wil be extended from August 8 through 11:59 PM August 14, 2024; however, during this time entries will incur a $100 per class fee. The fee must be paid before the entries will be approved in the FairEntry system.
Fair 4-H Booths
Fair booths have been assigned based on club size/project enrollment; space requested not guaranteed. Priority was given to clubs returning form by date due.
Click here for 2024 Fair Booth Exhibit Information and Ohio Fire Code Information
Click here for 2024 Commercial Building Booth Map
Click here 2024 Grange Building Booth Map
Any booth assignment questions are to be directed to Chris Kendle.
Junior Fair Awards Sponsorship
Each year, the Tuscarawas County 4-H Program seeks sponsors for 4-H member fair trophies, awards, and plaques. Your support of our youth would be greatly appreciated! Requests can be submitted online at https://go.osu.edu/tuscjrfairawardsponsorship by July 3, 2024 (once link is active). After that date, awards will be open and sponsorships filled on a first-come, first-sponsored basis.
We will be using banners for classes, divisions, and championships.
Please note: We will make every attempt to honor your requests, but cannot guarantee that your selections will be fulfilled.
Potential New Buyers Pass Request Form
The 2024 Potential New Buyers Pass Request Form is now available. If an individual/company purchased at the 2023 Junior Fair Sale, a 2024 sale packet which includes passes, will be mailed to them a few weeks before fair. Do not complete this form for last year's buyers. This completed request form is due no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 7, 2024. Forms can be copied as needed. Call-in requests will not be taken as we need the completed form (with signature of the potential buyer). This form is used for all sales - large, small, and dairy.
Click here for the 2024 New Buyers Pass Request Form.
Again, this is due no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 7, 2024. Due to the mailing process, forms will not be accepted after this date.
animal and me show
Friday, September 20, 2024, 6 PM
(During the Tuscarawas County Fair)
The Animal and Me Show is where special needs individuals (ages 8-50) get a chance to shine! This show provides everyone the opportunity to experience a 4-H animal project, allowing special needs individuals the opportunity to achieve success in the show ring. 4-H members utilize animal projects to mentor individuals.
Participants will receive a ribbon and recognition for something they did well.
Participation is limited to 30 participants.
Click here for the Flyer and Mentor and Participant Registration Form. Forms are due to the Tuscarawas County office of OSU Extension no later than 4 PM August 7, 2024.
Clover CafÉ
The Clover Café (open during the Tuscarawas County Fair) is our county 4-H program's ONLY countywide fundraiser, and we need the support of our entire 4-H community to make it a success. The funds raised allows the Tuscarawas County 4-H Committee to help fund enrollment materials, Interview Judging, 4-H Fun Day, camps, and other activities.
Volunteers are always needed at the café during the Tuscarawas County Fair! Sign up to work a shift either as an individual, a family, or a club activity! All ages (Cloverbud age and older) can help! We still need a few more volunteers for Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday evening. Sign up at http://go.osu.edu/2024clovercafesignup. Shift supervisors for Thursday (4-9 p.m.), Saturday (11 AM - 3 PM), and Sunday (11 AM - 3 PM) are needed. Contact Diane Glazer at 330-260-0760 if you are able to serve as a shift supervisor.
Clubs wishing to purchase prepaid Clover Café vouchers ($5 per voucher) can do so during wristband pick up. Vouchers are a great way to support the Café while feeding your hungry club members!
Click here to sign up as a Clover Cafe volunteer.
Have questions? Interested in serving as a supervisor? Contact Diane Glazer at 330-260-0760.
2024 Beverage Schedule - Our beverage costs are reduced by asking each club to bring the assigned number of 12-packs. The amount assigned per club is based on the total number of members in your club. Clubs can decide how to fulfill the request. Remember, the café is counting on your donation! Beverages will be collected at the Clover Café during wristband distribution.
Parking Passes
TMK has generously sponsored one fair parking pass per family again this year (only families with horses or livestock at the fair). These passes can be picked up during wristband distribution. Individuals wishing to purchase an additional parking pass (one additional pass per family) may do so at the Senior Fair Board office for $20. For additional information, please refer to the August 26 4-H Newsletter.
Cloverbud Activities
Saturday, September 21 at 10:00 AM is Cloverbud Day at the fair! Register your Cloverbud for the Cloverbud Roundup at http://go.osu.edu/2024cloverbudroundup. Cloverbuds who will be moving up to project member status are invited to participate in our Cloverbud Graduation on Saturday, September 21 at Noon. They will receive a certificate, graduation cap, and goodie bag.