RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR DATES 2026: Sun., Aug. 9 through Sat., Aug. 15 (with weigh in beginning on Sat., Aug. 8)
| Llamas and Alpacas | Equine | Poultry |
| Breeding Animals | Market Livestock | Rabbit |
| Dogs | Judging |
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Alpaca Ambassador Information and Application - due annually on July 1; interviews on July 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
- Alpaca Ambassador Study Guide
- Alpaca Ambassador Interview Evaluation Sheet
- Alpaca Ambassador Fiber Project Information and Entry
- Breeding and Show Animal Identification Form (due with fair entry)
- County 4-H and State Fair Dog Rules
- Dog Check List
- Dog Registration Form (required) - due annually on May 1
- Dog Permission to Participate Form (required)
- Dog/Canine Ambassador Study Guide
- Dog/Canine Ambassador Score Sheet
- Dog Identification and Vaccination/Vet Record (required)
- Dog (Canine) Ambassador Application - due annually on July 1; interviews 6:00 p.m., July 7
- Dog - Ohio State Fair Entry Information
- Dog - Ohio State Fair Show Schedule
- Dog - Ohio State Fair Summary of Highlights/Major Changes
- EquiSTEP required training for all horse project participants by June 1 annually (with other required horse registration paperwork) - Click Here
- Horse registration
- Find all Richland County Horse information on The Richland County 4-H Equine Committee Website
- Equine Council Application - for member at large appointments and superintendents
- Equine Council Youth Representatives Application - at-large youth representatives (up to four appointed, including Junior Fair Board members in horse department)
- Horse: Project #174 Project Record (2nd and 3rd year)
- Horse Information (Saddle and Small equine) - see Family Horse Guide for complete package
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Permission to Participate
- Horse lease information and example
- Protective gear
- Body Condition Scoring information and grid
- Horse: Thursday Night Fun Shows - look for upcoming show bills coming soon!
- Horse: Royalty (ambassador) competition rules
- Horse: Royalty (ambassador) study guide
- Horse: Royalty (ambassador) entry form - due annually on July 1; interviews on July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Horse: PAS (Performance Against Standards) - no county PAS show in 2026
- Horse: 2026 PAS Shows across the state: TBA
- Horse: PAS Out of County Horse Form (for Ohio State Fair pre-qualifying events): https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/animal_science/Horse/PAS%20OF...
- Horse: 2026 Ohio State Fair Horse Show Bill: Coming soon
- Horse: Hippology test items to study: 5 saddle parts ( English or western); 5 parts of the bridle (English or western); 5 grooming tools; 5 coat colors/ patterns; English vs western spurs; 6 breeds; Hay quality; Grass hay vs alfalfa hay; 3 feed samples; 6 face or leg markings. A word bank will be provided. A key resource is the Basic Horsemanship project book #174.
- Horse: Small Equine Project Guide
- Horse: Small Equine Show Bill (county fair)
- Horse: Small Equine Fun Show (county Fair)
- Horse: Team Challenge - tentatively not offered in 2026
- Horse: Speed Challenge
- Horse: Versatility Information
- Horse: Versatility Entry Form
- Horse: Freestyle Reining Information
- Horse: Freestyle Reining Entry Form - offered as an open show in 2025, but has Junior Fair divisions
- Horse: Gymkhana Premium Day (county fair)
- Horse: Western Premium Day (county fair)
- Horse: English Premium Day (county fair)
- Market Beef Self-Tagging Form and Information: 2026 Coming soon
- Market Turkey Nomination - 2026
- Market Broiler Nomination - 2026 (go.osu.edu/26RichlandBroilerOrder)
- Market Duck Nomination - 2026 (go.osu.edu/26RichlandDuckOrder)
- Market Livestock Self Tagging Form (to be used for hogs and feeder calves; will use scrapies tags for goats and sheep) - 2026 only
- Livestock and Still Judging Tips for Parents (and advisors)
- Livestock and Still Project Study Kit - Organizational Questions:
- Livestock and Still Judging Study Kit - Completing the Project Record Book
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Livestock Judging Study Kit - Overall Interview Process
- Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - Feedstuffs: https://youtu.be/sk1miIoebgo
- Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - Quality Assurance:
- Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - One-on-One Interview:
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Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - Dog
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Livestock/Animal Study Kit - Alpaca
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Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - Beef
- Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - Goat
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Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - Horse
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Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - Poultry
- Chickens:
- Turkeys:
- Ducks:
- Livestock/Animal Judging Study Kit - Rabbit
- Livestock/Animal Study Kit - Sheep
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Livestock/Animal Study Kit - Swine
- Poultry Ambassador Application
- Poultry Ambassador Program Study Guide
- Rabbit Royalty Application