Upcoming Dates
June 1-4 - 4-H Discovery Days (Virtual)
June 2 - Day Camp
June 15 - Livestock State Nominations (small animals and heifers)
June 21-24 - Heart of Kansas Camp at Rock Springs
June 27-30 - Campference
July 1 - SC District Horse Show
July 6 - Pre Entries, Shirt Size from Clubs, Scholarships Due
July 14 - Fashion Revue Judging
July 16 - Perishable Foods Contest & Public Fashion Revue
July 20 - Fair Clean Up
July 22-25 - Barber County Fair
August 11 - State Fair Building Entries Due
September 7 - All State Fair Entries to the Extension Office
September 10 - 19 - Kansas State Fair
Oct. 9 - Photography- Shutterbugs at Big Creek
Oct. 9-10 - 48 Hours of 4-H
Nov. 6 - Photography- Shutterbugs at Old Jefferson Town
Fair Details
The 100th Annual Barber County Fair "Celebrating Traditions" is quickly approaching, July 22-25, 2021. Check out this page to see more on Arts & Craft Changes, Club Displays, Special Events, and preview the Fair T-Shirt.
Junior Superintendents for Fair
See the List of Junior Superintendents. These are alos in the Fair Book.
Fair Clean Up Schedule
These assignments rotate each year. Check to see what your club is responsible for in 2021.
Theme Classes for 4-H and Open Class
With the theme Celebrating Traditions, many theme classes were selected to draw on past fairs. 4-H Foods might be interesting because a biscuit recipe will be supplied and members must use that recipe to enter in that class. 4-H Alumni from the 1960s and 1970s have mentioned this type of contest when they were in 4-H. Maybe you want to give these biscuits a try for a fun entry.
Midwest Photography Contest
You can enter a national event from your own backyard! See the details on this page. It is open to all 4-H youth, not just members in the photography project. (Remember, if you are trying for the higher achievement levels a multi-state/national event could benefit you.)
Livestock Judging Team
We will be resuming Livestock Judging Team practices this Summer.
YQCA Class Success
YQCA is a requirement to exhibit livestock at the Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show and youth must be re-certified annually.
May 4-H Council Minutes
The Council Minutes for May. These were also sent to the council representatives.
State Fair Changes
The Schedule in 4-H Centennial Hall has changed. Please check to see the details, but this means all State Fair Entries must in the Extension Office on TUESDAY, not THURSDAY.
Day Camp
A fun time was had by all at the Kingman, Pratt and Barber Day Camp. Check out some of the fun photos!
48 Hours of 4-H
Start making plans now for your club to participate in 48 Hours of 4-H in October.
Reporter's Corner
All Club Reporter's Notes can be published in this section of the Online News. To be published, the notes should be sent to jsrucker@ksu.edu by the 20th of each month.