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Thank you to everyone for making this year's Washington County Fair...THE BEST FAIR EVER!
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State Fair
4-H Resume Learning Day, August 16th
The Banks Barn Busters 4-H Club are hosting a 4-H Resume Learning Day on August 16th at 7:15. The 4-H Resume (formerly known as the 4-H Record Book) is a place to keep track of many types of activities, 4-H and non 4-H. This is a great opportunity for youth who have never done the 4-H resume before but want to!
Please RSVP to James Terpening if you or your club are interested in attending. The training will be held in Banks, the address will be provided upon RSVPing.
Exhibits going to State Fair
State Fair Exhibits going to State Fair are due at our new office Thursday, August 18th , Friday, August 19th, Monday, August 22nd until 9:30 am. All exhibits must have new tags and current explanation cards. The Washington County 4-H office is now located in the Twin Oaks Plaza in Beaverton off of Cornell Road. Our address is 1815 NW 169th Place, #1000 (look for the orange post and the OSU sign), Beaverton. We are open from 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Please note we are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM. Questions? Call us at 503-821-1119.
Volunteer at State Fair
State could use help clerking and setting up the Static Exhibits at the State Fair. Please see the message below for dates and times and contact Annabelle Morgan (chipmunkam@comcast.net ) if you can help in anyway. This is a fun community service as you get to meet other kids from around the state.
- August 18 and 19: We will be at the fairgrounds from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you would like to come in during any of that time to help set up your area, please do so. If you are not there, we will set up your area for check in as it was last year unless you tell us to do something different.
- Monday, August 22: Check in day. Please arrive no later than 9:00 am. It is critical that your area be ready to receive exhibits when they begin to arrive. Come to the front desk to receive your check in lists and instructions. Counties can bring exhibits in until 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 23: Judging Day. You should plan on arriving by 8:00 am. There will be an orientation for clerks at 8:30 and an orientation for judges at 9:00. Judging will start after the orientations and go until your area is done. Lunch will be provided for chairs, judges, and clerks.
When your judging is completed, you may start setting up your displays.
- Wednesday, August 24: Set up day. All exhibits are arranged for display. The building will be open from 8:00 am until approximately 6:00 pm.
- Thursday, August 25: more set up time if needed.
- Monday, September 5, 7:00 pm: taking down all the exhibits. This is not mandatory, but if you are able to help this evening, it is much appreciated!
State Fair Dog Show held prior to opening of State Fair
This year the State Fair Dog Show will be held prior to the opening of State Fair so no passes will be needed by the Dog 4-H members attending State Fair. Each member showing will need to bring the completed Exhibitor Consent Form, Code of Conduct and Health Form to show day.
Here is the information on the 4-H Dog Show:
Saturday, August 20
- 9:30 - 10 AM: Deliver Dogs – Intermediate Division
- 10:00 AM Orientation for Dog Exhibitors, followed immediately by registration
- 10:30 AM Intermediate Dog Obedience and Showmanship begins
Sunday, August 21
- 8:30 - 9 AM: Deliver Dogs – Senior Division
- 9:00 AM: Orientation for Senior Dog Exhibitors, followed immediately by registration
- 9:30 AM: Senior Dog Obedience and Showmanship begins
Contest Signup
What is happening with Contest Signup at State Fair this year?
We will again be signing up online for the contests using the Ideal-Logic system. Sign-ups opened August 1st , and will last until the day of the contest.
September 7th-9th State Fair Exhibit Pick Up
Exhibits from State Fair will be available for pick up at the Washington County 4-H office September 7th-9th. The Washington County 4-H office is now located in the Twin Oaks Plaza in Beaverton off of Cornell Road. Our address is 1815 NW 169th Place, #1000 (look for the orange post and the OSU sign), Beaverton. We are open from 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Please note we are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM. Questions? Call us at 503-821-1119.
Come pick up static exhibits left at County Fair!
Static exhibits that were not picked up at the end of the County Fair are now at the Washington County 4-H office. We have items belonging to the Felsch Family, the Kittle Family, the Lincoln Family, the Pung Family, the Case Family, and Isabelle Mattie. The Washington County 4-H office is now located in the Twin Oaks Plaza in Beaverton off of Cornell Road. Our address is 1815 NW 169th Place, #1000 (look for the orange post and the OSU sign), Beaverton. We are open from 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Please note we are closed from 12 PM to 1 PM. Questions? Call us at 503-821-1119.
August 20th Community Service Opportunity
The Laurel Community Church is holding a community event on August 20th from 9 AM to 1 PM and has invited 4-Hers to host a table to show off the opportunities available to young people through 4-H. This event would be great for youth with small animals, such as poultry or rabbits but other ideas are encouraged. Please contact Diana Richfield if you are interested in volunteering!
Link your 4-H Rewards card to Washington County 4-H!
You are now able to link your Rewards Card to Washington County 4-H by following the link below. Whenever you use your Rewards Card when shopping at Freddy’s, you will be helping us earn a donation from Fred Meyer. If you do not have a Rewards Card, you can sign up for one at the Customer Service Desk of any Fred Meyer store.
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