Highland County Junior Fair – FairEntry

The Highland County Junior Fair FairEntry system is open July 1 through August 15. All livestock and special interest projects that will be be exhibited or showcased at the Highland County Fair must be entered through FairEntry during this time.

Please remember that Animal ID and FairEntry are two separate processes. Completing Animal ID does not automatically enter your project in the Highland County Fair. Every exhibitor must complete their FairEntry entries by August 15.

Direct Link: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23132

Livestock That Completed Animal ID

(Beef, sheep, goats, swine, dairy, horses, etc. — all species except market rabbits and poultry)

When you first log into FairEntry, you may not immediately see your animals. This is normal.

As you create each class entry, proceed through the entry process. At the final step, FairEntry will display any eligible animals you entered during Animal ID. Simply select the correct animal(s) to attach to that class entry.

If your animals are not visible when you first log in, that is okay. They will appear when you reach the animal selection step for each entry.

Market Rabbits

Market rabbits did not complete Animal ID, so you will create your rabbit directly in FairEntry during the entry process.

• Create your market rabbit entry in FairEntry.
• When prompted, create your animal record and upload a photo showing the rabbit's tattoo.
• Rabbit tattoo numbers are required and may be obtained by calling the OSU Extension Office during normal business hours through August 15.
• If your rabbit has not been tattooed, rabbit tattooing will be offered at the Highland County Fairgrounds on:
  • Saturday, August 1 – 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Monday, August 3 – 4:00–8:00 p.m.
• You may also tattoo your rabbit yourself using your assigned tattoo number.

Poultry

Poultry exhibitors should also complete all entries through FairEntry.

During the entry process, create your poultry animal records directly in FairEntry. If exhibiting a Market Chicken Meat Pen or Market Turkey, select the appropriate class and complete your entry.

You do not need your leg band numbers to complete FairEntry.

Important Poultry Dates

• Thursday, July 30 – Poultry Meat Pen Pickup, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Highland County Fairgrounds.
• Saturday, August 29 – Jr. Fair OME/OBE/OEE Skillathons, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Wharton Building. Market Chicken Meat Pen and Market Turkey leg band numbers will be distributed during Skillathon so exhibitors can complete their DUNF forms before arriving at the fair.

FairEntry Information for Special Interest Projects

All completed Junior Fair projects must be entered into FairEntry. This includes projects completed through 4-H, FFA, Scouts, and FCCLA.

Any project that a Junior Fair member has completed and plans to exhibit at the Highland County Fair should be entered into FairEntry during the July 1–August 15 entry period.

Junior Fair members who enter and exhibit a project through Junior Fair are eligible to receive a free Junior Fair pass. If projects are not entered into FairEntry, the member will not be eligible to receive a Junior Fair pass.

This requirement applies to all Junior Fair projects, including livestock and special interest projects.

Animal Project Requirement – Skillathon or Project Interview

All 4-H exhibitors are required to complete either a Skillathon or a Project Interview. This requirement applies to all animal projects.

Exhibitors must bring a 2026 up-to-date project book signed by their advisor to whichever option they choose.

Three Options to Complete this requirement.

Option 1 – 4-H Animal Project Interview

• Saturday, August 15
• 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Wharton Building (during August Judging)
• Pre-registration required

Option 2 – 4-H Animal Project Interview

• Thursday, August 20
• 5:00–7:00 p.m.
• 4-H Food Booth/OSU Extension Office
• Pre-registration required

Option 3 – 4-H Animal Skillathon

• Saturday, August 29
• 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Wharton Building
• OME/OBE/OEE Skillathons
• 2026 project books must be turned in during Skillathon.

If you have any questions or need assistance with Junior Fair entries, please contact the OSU Extension Office or Ty Hamilton before the August 15 entry deadline.