Ripley County 4-H
Welcome to the Ripley County 4-H Program! We're excited for the adventure that awaits you. 4-H provides youth with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities. We want 4-H to be a safe place for all youth. Our 4-H mission is to give all youth equal access to opportunity. We have youth participate in 4-H from every school in Ripley County.
With more than 60 project areas, 4-H truly has something for everyone!
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ENROLL NOW IN 4-H!
The 4-H Program Year runs from October through July . Enrollment begins October 1st! Traditional 4-H Members, Mini 4-H Members, and Adult Volunteers must enroll each year to participate in the program. Scroll down to get access to our step by step enrollment help guides.
Enroll in 4-HRipley County 4-H Information
The mission of today’s 4-H is to help youth and volunteers develop through experiential educational programs, using the knowledge and academic base of Purdue University and the United States Department of Agriculture. It is accomplished through the direct involvement of youth, adults, and the community. 4-H educational programs are designed to empower young people to become independent and participating members of their family and community by creating experiences to build self-confidence, developing inquiring minds, encouraging interpersonal cooperation, developing concern for the community, and teaching decision-making through real-life participation.
THE 4-H PLEDGE:
I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
4-H MOTTO:
To make the best better.
4-H CLOVER:
The 4-H colors are green and white. Green symbolizes nature’s most common color. Green represents life, springtime, and youth, while white denotes purity. The H's on each clover represent the four h's of 4-H: Head, Heart, Hands, Health.
MEMBERSHIP:
More than 6 million young people are 4-H members throughout the United States. In Indiana, there are over 300,000 4-H members. In 2023 Ripley County 4-H enrollment was over 500 youth with 70 of them being mini 4-H members.
AGE FOR MEMBERSHIP:
4-H membership is open to all youth in Ripley County who will be in grades K through 12. All youth in grades K-2 may participate in the Mini 4-H program. This program allows younger children to participate in non-competitive activities until they reach the traditional 4-H age. The age for traditional 4-H is grades 3 through 12. Youth may participate for a maximum of ten years in conventional 4-H.
Online Enrollment opens annually on October 1st. Youth in Kindergarten - 2nd grade should enroll as a Mini 4-H member. Youth in 3rd - 12th grade should enroll as a 4-H member. Adult Volunteers and adults who would like the opportunity to judge 4-H projects must also enroll through 4-H online.
Enroll Here: 4-H OnlinE
Youth Enrollment:
Need help with enrolling a youth member, use our step by step help guide:
NEW 4-H MEMBER OR MINI 4-H MEMBER Help Guide
RETURNING 4-H MEMBER OR MINI 4-H MEMBER Help Guide
Adult Volunteer Enrollment:
If you're new to Ripley County 4-H and would like to be a volunteer, please submit a volunteer application to the Extension Office. Once your application has been submitted and your references have been returned, the Extension Office staff will give you further instructions.
Returning volunteers can re-enroll via 4-H Online. Remember to complete the four training videos, you cannot be approved with out these being completed. Use this step by step guide or stop by the office if you need assistance.
Returning Volunteer Help Guide
4-H Judge Enrollment:
If you're interested in being a Judge for any 4-H Project (Livestock or Exhibit Hall Projects). You must Enroll through 4-H Online as a Judge. Please see the instructions on here on how to do so:
4-Hers have the opportunity to learn more about a subject matter that they choose to study through completing hands-on activities, called projects. The Ripley County 4-H Program offers more than 60 projects for area youth. In order to enroll in a project, members must sign up for them at the time of enrolling in 4-H. Each project has a manual that guides the youth through the learning process as well as a set of guidelines that helps them meet the project requirements. We provide adult volunteers and staff who are knowledgeable on that particular subject who will often times provide workshops to allow the youth to learn about that topic in a social environment. Each project has a beginner, intermediate, and advanced level-this allows youth to build on their knowledge each year and continue to challenge their skills. Projects are meant to be worked on over time, providing an educational opportunity for youth outside of the classroom setting. Oftentimes, youth will exhibit and display their project at a local county fair in order to show the community what they have learned. There is no limit to the number of projects youth can sign up for.
Many projects are considered to be State Projects. These are projects that are offered in most counties across the state and likely are eligible to be entered at the Indiana State Fair. While most projects are considered State Projects we have several projects which are considered County Only Projects. These are projects that we have added at a local level because youth have been interested in the topic. Below you will find a full list of the State and County Only Projects offered here in Ripley County:
Animal Projects
- Beef
- Cats
- Dairy: Cow & Feeder Steer
- Dogs
- Goats: Dairy, Meat, Pygmy
- Horse & Pony
- Llama & Alpaca
- Pocket Pet
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Sheep
- Swine
County Only Projects:
- Collections
- Crops
- Giftwrapping
- Lego's
- Microwave
- Recycling
- Scrapbooking
- Sports
- Wearable Arts
- Weeds
- Welding
State Projects:
- Aerospace
- Animal Education Posters
- Cat
- Dog
- Llama
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Arts & Crafts
- Beekeeping
- Cake Decorating
- Child Development
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Demonstration
- Informative Presentation
- Professional Persuasive Presentation
- Public Speaking
- Computer Science
- Construction & Architectural Replica
- Consumer Clothing
- Electric
- Entomology
- Fashion Revue
- Fine Arts
- Floriculture
- Foods
- Baked Foods
- Food Preservation
- Forestry
- Garden
- Genealogy
- Geology
- Health
- Home Environment
- Junior Leaders
- Leadership
- Llama or Alpaca Craft
- Model Crafts
- Needle Crafts
- Photography
- Sewing
- Non-wearable
- Wearable
- Shooting Sports
- Small Engine
- Soil and Water Science
- Sportfishing
- Tractor and Mower Safety and Operator Skills
- Lawn & Garden Tractor Safety and Operator Skills
- Tractor Safety & Operator Skills
- Zero-Turn Mower Safety & Operator Skills
- Vet Science
- Weather and Climate Science
- Wildlife
- Woodworking
What is a 4-H Club?
4-H Clubs are an important part of the 4-H member experience. 4-H Clubs typically meet once a month. At meetings, club members learn parliamentary procedure, network with other youth, receive information about the 4-H program/fair, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
The names of the Ripley County 4-H Clubs and the leaders are listed below. If contacting a club leader, please contact those with the * first as they are the primary contact in that club.
BUSY BEES
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Monday of the month at 6:45PM
Meeting Location: St. Paul’s Crossroads Lutheran Church
Leaders: Rose Nuhring,* 812-934-6124, ranuhring@gmail.com
Tammy Sidell, 812-934-4086
COUNTRY CRITTERS
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Monday of the month at 7:00PM
Meeting Location: Monica Hansen Home
Leaders: Monica Hansen,* 812-756-0200, monicalynnhansen@gmail.com
COUNTRY KIDS
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Monday of the month at 7:00PM
Meeting Location: Coonhunters
Leaders: Clay Nuhring, 812-212-1462, ranuhring@gmail.com
Chad Grote, 812-621-3631, chadgrote@yahoo.com
Josh Nuhring, 812-363-4788
Dream Seekers
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00PM
Meeting Location: Wagner Family Home
Leaders: Lauren Wagner,* 812-756-2062, lwagner1250@gmail.com
Janine Gesell, 812-756-1645, janine.gesell@gmail.com
Amanda Hoff, 317-666-2120
FAITHFUL WORKERS
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00PM
Meeting Location: Sunman Community Building
Leaders: Kevin & Wanda Luers,* 812-363-6384, luers370@msn.com
Marcy Moster, 812-212-4843, vmmoster@etczone.com
Derek & Bethany Luers, 812-212-5948
4-H PIONEERS
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Sunday of the month at 5:00PM
Meeting Location: Batesville area
Leaders: Brenna Sarringhaus,* bsarring@purdue.edu
Brooke Stafford,* bmsiefert@gmail.com
HOPEWELL CLOVERBEES
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00PM
Meeting Location: Hopewell Baptist Church
Leaders: Darren & Sheena Speer,* 812-756-1862, speer811@gmail.com
Gloria Comer, gcomer6934@gmail.com
Karen Osborne, 812-689-5406
MORRIS SHAMROCKS
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00PM
Meeting Location: St. Anthony Catholic Church
Leaders: Michelle Hoff,* 812-933-1526, dmhoff@etczone.com
Pat Moster, 812-934-3791
Liz Stenger, 812-934-5313
Rick Bauman, 812-623-3075
NAPOLEON 4-H COUNTRY CLUB
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:00PM
Meeting Location: Napoleon Community Building
Leaders: Brandy Meyer,* 812-852-4303, brandywine4303@yahoo.com
Ralph Meyer, 812- 871-2154
Rebecca Brandt, 812-621-0863
PIERCEVILLE HAYPALS
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Sunday of the month at 4:00PM
Meeting Location: Delaware Fire Department
Leaders: Marlene Riehle,* 812-212-4325, riehlemarlene@yahoo.com
Kris Bushhorn, 812-621-8601
Chelsa Dwenger, 812-621-7734
RIPLEY COUNTY 4-H LONE WOLVES
The Ripley County 4-H Lone Wolves Club is for 4-H members who chose to not participate in the 4-H club experience. Materials and information that would typically be given to members at club meetings like manuals or projects tags, must be picked up from the extension office.
Leaders: Please call the Extension Office @ 812-689-6511
RIPLEY COUNTY JUNIOR LEADERS
Date & Time: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00PM
Location: Ripley County Extension Office
Leaders: Monica Hansen, 812-756-0200, monicalynnhansen@gmail.com
Baylee Dwenger, 812-689-6511, bdwenger@purdue.edu
RIPLEY WRANGLERS
Meeting Date & Time: 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM
Meeting Location: Ripley County Fairgrounds
Leaders: Monica Hansen, 812-756-0200, monicalynnhansen@gmail.com
Greg Bonfer, 812-621-1015, gbonfer@frontier.com
ADDITIONAL 4-H CLUBS
These clubs do not hold traditional club meetings and typically only meet for practices.
RIPLEY COUNTY SHOOTING SPORTS
Meeting Date & Time: 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:00PM
Meeting Location: Sunman Fish & Game
Leaders: Daren Sarringhaus, 812-212-1060
Jim Luers, 812-852-2178
Michael Luers, 812-756-2999
Mike Weiler, 812-569-0533
Bill Jordan, 317-525-1102
4-H BOW WOWS DOG CLUB
Meeting Date & Time: Please check 4-H newsletter for meeting schedule updates
Meeting Location: Ripley County Fairgrounds
Leaders: Sherry Garner, 513-616-5257
4-H TRACTOR CLUB
Meeting Date & Time: Please check 4-H newsletter for meeting schedule updates
Meeting Leaders: Harry Weber, 812-623-3983
Steve Meyer, 812-662-4303
Josh Weber, 812-525-0676
- Area 1 Trips - These trips can include youth from our Area 1 counties which include: Brown, Bartholemew, Decatur, Dearborn, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland
- Southeastern Indiana 4-H Camp:
The total fee to attend camp is $225, but thanks to the Ripley County 4-H Corporation, you only pay $150! Please mail or bring payment to the office after you register online. If you have any questions or concerns about camp, you can contact Baylee at bdwenger@purdue.edu or by calling the office at 812-689-6511.
- State Trips
- 4-H Academy @ Purdue
- 4-H Ambassador Program
- 4-H Band
- 4-H Chorus
- 4-H Day at the Indiana Statehouse
- 4-H Round-up
- State 4-H Junior Leader Conference
- Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit
- National Trips
- Citizenship Washington Focus
- National 4-H Conference
- National 4-H Congress
- National 4-H Dairy Conference
Information on how to apply to the Indiana state 4-H Scholarships cans be found here:
Indiana 4-H Scholarship Information
Ripley County 4-H Members in grades 10-12 who apply for a Indiana State 4-H Scholarship are automatically eligible for one of the 6 county 4-H Scholarships: Brian Evans Memorial Scholarship, Osgood Lions 4-H Scholarship, Versailles Lions 4-H Scholarship, and 3 Ripley County 4-H Corporation Board Scholarships. County Scholarship winners are announced annually in the Spring.
Congratulations to these 2023 Scholarship Winners
Brian Evans Memorial Scholarship: Onika Struewing
Osgood Lions 4-H Scholarship: Clark Dwenger
Versailles Lions 4-H Scholarship: Lily Welch
Ripley County 4-H Corporation Board Scholarships: Jacob Hoff
Ripley County 4-H Corporation Board Scholarships: Kaitlyn Sarringhaus
Ripley County 4-H Corporation Board Scholarships: Eva Struewing
Laurenz Greene Memorial Excellence in 4-H Scholarship (State Scholarship): Blake Belter
Who can join Mini 4-H?
It is open to youth in grades K-2.
How do I enroll?
Each year Ripley County Mini 4-H members will enroll via 4-H Online. Mini 4-H members will indicate that they are participating in the Mini 4-H Project and can select a 4-H Club that they would like to join.
How much does it cost?
There is no fee to participate in Mini 4-H. Depending on which projects you choose to take, you might incur other expenses to complete those projects.
What do I do after I enroll?
Mini 4-H’ers should work with their parents/guardians on what they would like to exhibit at the fair. Mini 4-H members may exhibit one project in the exhibit hall. There are no specific guidelines that must be followed but it is suggested that Mini 4-H members follow the guidelines outlined in the Ripley County Handbook as a good practice for future years.
What do I do with my exhibits?
Mini 4-H’ers will bring their project/exhibit to Project Check-in and Judging on the first Saturday of the Fair. Each mini 4-H member will have the opportunity to speak with a judge about their project. The project will then be kept in the exhibit hall for the duration of the fair and can be picked up on the final Saturday of the fair during project check-out. (Please check monthly newsletters or the "Fair" section of this webpage for specific dates and times.)
Mini 4-H Day Camp
The date for 2024 is set for June 22, 2024 from 9:00-12:00 at the Ripley County Fairgrounds. Mini 4-H Day camp is hosted by the Ripley County Junior Leaders and Volunteers. All mini 4-H members are invited to attend Mini 4-H Day Camp where they will play, meet new friends, do crafts, tour the fairgrounds, and so much more.
Registration for Mini 4-H Day is open April 1 - June 17 and can be done through 4-H Online under the events tab. There is no cost for Mini 4-H Camp. If you need help getting registered contact the Extension Office at 812-689-6511.
Club Kit Resources
Tab 1: Getting Started
About Ripley County 4-H Brochure
4-H Office Contact List Handout
Tab 2: Increasing Community Awareness
Calendar of Events 2023-2024 Handout
Checklist for Operation of a Successful 4-H Club
Checklist for a Successful Club Meeting
Guide for Beginner Ripley County 4-H Members
Guide to Help Support New Indiana 4-H Families
4-H PIE Toolkit: Annual Club Plan | End of Year Parent Survey | End of Year Youth Survey
Tab 3: Establishing a base of Support
Enrollment help guides can be found in the drop down tab titled "4-H Enrollment"
Tab 4: Laying the Suscessful Foundation
A Collection of 4-H Installation Ceremonies from K-State Research & Extension
Health and Safety Officer Guide | Health and Safety Report Suggestions
Presidents Guide 1 | Presidents Suggestions | Presidents Agenda Template
Recreation Guide | Recreation Suggestions
Roll Call Ideas: Creative Roll Call Ideas from K-State Research and Extension | Roll Call Ideas for 4-H Club Meetings from University of Nebraska Extension | 4-H Roll Call Ideas Based on Life Skills from Montana State University Extension
Secretary Guide | Secretary Suggestions | Secretary Report Template 1 | Secretary Report Template 2
Song Resources: Song Guide | 4-H Camp Song Booklet from University of California | The Kansas 4-H Songbook: A Century in the Making from K-State Research and Extension | Delaware State 4-H Camp Song Book from Delaware Extension
Treasurer's Guide | Treasurer's Suggestions | Treasurer's Report Template | Treasurer's Dues Report Template
Vice-President Guide | Vice-President Suggestions
Tab 5: Maintain the Club
Games & Activities from North Dakota State University Extension
Group Building Ideas for 4-H Club & Group Meetings from Michigan State University Extension
Icebreakers, Team Challenges, and Other Group Games from University of Minnesota Extension
It's in the Bag Team Builders for Any Group from University of Wisconsin Extension
Annual Club Financial Audit/Reports: Each year clubs are required to submit an Annual Audit or Financial Report. The Extension Office will send information out each year with what you need to submit. Club Financial Report documents can be obtained from the extension office. Note: Clubs complete a full audit approximately every 3 years. However, if there are discrepancies in the annual financial reports or other reasons for concern a full audit may be asked for at any time.Tab 6: Additional Resources
Tab 7: 4-H Framework Philosophies and Theory
Four Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development from University of Wisconsin Extension
Targeting Like Skills in 4-H from University of Florida Extension
Using an Experiential Model in 4-H from University of Florida Extension
Ripley County 4-H Fair
2024 Fair Dates are July 20-27
A full 2024 fair schedule will be updated in the spring.
All Dates are subject to change.
2023 Fair Schedule:
Saturday June 17, 2023
Dog Show
12:00PM (noon) | Show Arena (Building #5)
Saturday June 24,2023
Lawn and Garden Tractor Contest
Registration Begins at 7:30AM | Contest Starts at 8:00AM | Ripley County Fairgrounds
Saturday July 15, 2023
Pocket Pet Show
12:00PM (noon) | Check-in as Pet Arrives | Show Arena (Building #5)
Saturday July 22, 2023
Project Check-in
Farm Bureau Kids Corner
10:00AM-12:00PM (noon) | Enter Kids Corner: posters, collections, construction or zinnias | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Horse and Pony - English & Trail Show
1:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
Open Class Exhibit Entry
9:00AM- 12:00PM (noon) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10)
Poultry Check-in
1:00PM-6:00PM | Poultry Barn (Building #5A)
Sunday July 23, 2023
Livestock Check-in
6:00AM- 2:00PM | Beef, Sheep, Rabbits, Dairy, Swine, Llama/ Alpaca and Goats Check-in during this time | Animal Barns (Buildings #3-6)
4-H Horse and Pony - Western Pleasure Show
10:00AM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
4-H Poultry Show
3:00PM | Poultry Barn (Building #5A)
4-H Summer Judging
4:00PM | Show Arena (Building #5) | Juniors (grades 3-7) | Seniors (grades 8-12) | Prizes for the top 5 in each division | All participants will receive a free Junior Leader Ice Cream
Ripley County Vesper Service
4:00PM- 5:00PM | Free Stage
4-H EXhibit Hall Open to Public
5:00PM- 9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) & Farm Bureau (Building #12)
Opening Ceremony
6:00PM | Free Stage / Shelter #2 | Cutting of Ribbon | Official Grand Opening | Presentation of Corporation Members | Crowning of 4-H Junior Leader Royalty | Presentation of Miss Ripley County Queen & Court | 4-H Club Banner Parade
4-H Fashion Revue and Style Show
Following Opening Ceremony - 4-H Banner Parade | Free Stage
4-H Awards Program
7:30PM | Free Stage | Exhibit Hall, Shooting Sports, Tractor Contests Awards will be given out
Grandstand Event: ATV, Motorcycle, UTV Dirt Drags and Truck Drags
2:00PM | Sponsored By KOI Drag Racing | Adult $7.00 Children $3.00 | Contact: Lewis Clever (859)-576-7380
Monday July 24,2023
4-H Dairy Show
9:00AM | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Dairy Feeder Steer Show
Immediately Following Dairy Show | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Cat Show
1:00PM | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Sheep Show
5:00PM | Sheep/Goat Barn & Show Arena (Buildings #5 & #6)
4-H Horse and Pony - Driving, Mini 4-H, & Versatility
6:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
National Pedal Pullers & Racers
5:00PM - Registration | Pedal pull for all age groups: Co-ed Ages 3-Teens | Men's & Women's Classes | Free Stage / Shelter #2
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM | $25.00 Wristbands
Grandstand Event: Quad & Cycle Flat Drags
7:00PM | Sponsored By Osgood Lions Club | Adult $7.00 Children $3.00 Contact: (859)-640-1587 or www.wolfebros.com
Tuesday July 25, 2023
4-H Llama & Alpaca Show
9:00AM | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Swine Show
1:00PM Gilt Show | 5:00PM Barrow Show | Swine Barn & Show Arena (Buildings #3 & #5)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Horse & Pony - Contesting
6:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
Ripley County Baby Show
5:00PM | Sponsored by Ripley Publishing | Registration at the show | Parent w/ child in contest $5.00 entry fee | Must be county resident and bring parent photo ID | Free Stage / Shelter #2
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM
Grandstand Event: Barnyard Olympics
6:30PM Entrance | 7:30PM Showtime | Sponsored by Ripley County Jr. Leaders | Adult $7.00 Children $3.00
Wednesday July 26, 2023
4-H Beef Show
10:00AM Breeding Classes | Steer Classes after lunch | Cattle Barn & Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest & Rabbit Show
Meat Pen Weight-In 2:00PM
Showmanship 4:00PM | (Free Stage / Shelter #2 if beef show is not finished)
Rabbit Show 5:00PM | Rabbit Barn & Show Arena (Building #4 & 5)
4-H Horse & Pony - Free Style Show
6:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
Lil' Miss & Mister Contest
6:00PM | Free Stage / Shelter #2 | Contact: Sara Comer 812-498-3905
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM | $25.00 Wristbands
Grandstand Event: Mud Run
7:30pm | Sponsored By KOI Drag Racing | Adults: $7.00 Children: $3.00
Thursday July 27, 2023
4-H Dairy Goat Show
9:00AM | Show Arena (Building #5)
Free Lunch
Donated by Farm Bureau Inc. for 4-Hers and their Families | Outside the Show Arena (Building #5)Meat Goat Show
1:00PM | Goat Barn & Show Arena (Building #6 & #5)
Pygmy Goat Show
Following Meat Goat Show | Goat Barn & Show Arena (Building #6 & #5)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Horse and Pony - Fun Show
6:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
Midway
6:00pm-10:00PM
Grandstand Event: All Star Racing
7:00 PM | Adults $10.00 Children $5.00 Pit Pass $20.00 | Contact (812)-871-7728
Friday July 28, 2023
4-H Animal Release
7:00am-10:00am | NON-AUCTION animals are released from fair | Animal Barns (Buildings #3-6)
4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest
10:00AM | The Expert Showmanship Winner from each of the following livestock shows Beef, Dairy, Dairy Feeder Steer, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Pygmy Goat, Sheep, & Swine will compete for Supreme Showman | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Livestock Auction
3:00PM | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Horse and Pony - Awards Banquet & Pitch In Dinner
6:30PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
Homemaker's Open Classes Exhibits Released
7:00PM-9:00PM | Homemaker's Building (Building #10)
Animals Released
8:00PM | Animal Barns (Buildings # 3-7)
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM
Free Stage: Taylor's Karate- Tae Kwon Do-Hapkido
7:00pm | Free Stage / Shelter #2
Grandstand Event: Truck Drags
7:00PM | Sponsored by: Osgood Fire Department | Adult $7:00 Children $3.00 | Contact: David Fox 812-614-7609, Fire House Recorder at 812-689-4142 | Information on cancellation call Fire House Recorder
Saturday July 29, 2023
Fairground Cleanup & Animal Barn Takedown
8:00AM (or earlier if you have energy to spare) | Animal Barns (Building #3-7)
4-H & Mini 4-H Exhibits Released
10:00AM-12:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls & Farm Bureau (Building #14-15 & 12)
10 Year Member Dinner
5:00PM | Location: Hopewell Baptist Church | RSVP Preferred
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM | $25.00 Wristbands
Grandstand Event: Truck and Tractor Pull
7:30PM | Sponsored By: Osgood Fire Department | Adults $7.00 Children $3.00 | Contact: David Fox 812-614-7609, Fire House Recorder at 812-689-4142 | Information on cancellation call Fire House Recorder
2024 Events will be updated in the spring.
Saturday June 17, 2023
Dog Show
12:00PM (noon) | Show Arena (Building #5)
Saturday June 24,2023
Lawn and Garden Tractor Contest
Registration Begins at 7:30AM | Contest Starts at 8:00AM | Ripley County Fairgrounds
Saturday July 15, 2023
Pocket Pet Show
12:00PM (noon) | Check-in as Pet Arrives | Show Arena (Building #5)
Saturday July 22, 2023
Project Check-in
4-H Horse and Pony - English & Trail Show
1:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
Poultry Check-in
1:00PM-6:00PM | Poultry Barn (Building #5A)
Sunday July 23, 2023
Livestock Check-in
6:00AM- 2:00PM | Beef, Sheep, Rabbits, Dairy, Swine, Llama/ Alpaca and Goats Check-in during this time | Animal Barns (Buildings #3-6)
4-H Horse and Pony - Western Pleasure Show
10:00AM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
4-H Poultry Show
3:00PM | Poultry Barn (Building #5A)
4-H Summer Judging
4:00PM | Show Arena (Building #5) | Juniors (grades 3-7) | Seniors (grades 8-12) | Prizes for the top 5 in each division | All participants will receive a free Junior Leader Ice Cream
4-H EXhibit Hall Open to Public
5:00PM- 9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) & Farm Bureau (Building #12)
Opening Ceremony
6:00PM | Free Stage / Shelter #2 | Cutting of Ribbon | Official Grand Opening | Presentation of Corporation Members | Crowning of 4-H Junior Leader Royalty | Presentation of Miss Ripley County Queen & Court | 4-H Club Banner Parade
4-H Fashion Revue and Style Show
Following Opening Ceremony - 4-H Banner Parade | Free Stage
4-H Awards Program
7:30PM | Free Stage | Exhibit Hall, Shooting Sports, Tractor Contests Awards will be given out
Monday July 24,2023
4-H Dairy Show
9:00AM | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Dairy Feeder Steer Show
Immediately Following Dairy Show | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Cat Show
1:00PM | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Sheep Show
5:00PM | Sheep/Goat Barn & Show Arena (Buildings #5 & #6)
4-H Horse and Pony - Driving, Mini 4-H, & Versatility
6:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
Tuesday July 25, 2023
4-H Llama & Alpaca Show
9:00AM | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Swine Show
1:00PM Gilt Show | 5:00PM Barrow Show | Swine Barn & Show Arena (Buildings #3 & #5)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Horse & Pony - Contesting
6:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
Wednesday July 26, 2023
4-H Beef Show
10:00AM Breeding Classes | Steer Classes after lunch | Cattle Barn & Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest & Rabbit Show
Meat Pen Weight-In 2:00PM
Showmanship 4:00PM | (Free Stage / Shelter #2 if beef show is not finished)
Rabbit Show 5:00PM | Rabbit Barn & Show Arena (Building #4 & 5)
4-H Horse & Pony - Free Style Show
6:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
Thursday July 27, 2023
4-H Dairy Goat Show
9:00AM | Show Arena (Building #5)
Free Lunch
Donated by Farm Bureau Inc. for 4-Hers and their Families | Outside the Show Arena (Building #5)
Meat Goat Show
1:00PM | Goat Barn & Show Arena (Building #6 & #5)
Pygmy Goat Show
Following Meat Goat Show | Goat Barn & Show Arena (Building #6 & #5)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
4-H Horse and Pony - Fun Show
6:00PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
Friday July 28, 2023
4-H Animal Release
7:00am-10:00am | NON-AUCTION animals are released from fair | Animal Barns (Buildings #3-6)
4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest
10:00AM | The Expert Showmanship Winner from each of the following livestock shows Beef, Dairy, Dairy Feeder Steer, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Pygmy Goat, Sheep, & Swine will compete for Supreme Showman | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Livestock Auction
3:00PM | Show Arena (Building #5)
4-H Horse and Pony - Awards Banquet & Pitch In Dinner
6:30PM | Ripley County Equine Center (Building #7)
4-H Exhibit Hall & Open Class Exhibits Open to Public
5:00PM-9:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls (Buildings #14 & 15) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10) | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
Animals Released
8:00PM | Animal Barns (Buildings # 3-7)
Saturday July 29, 2023
Fairground Cleanup & Animal Barn Takedown
8:00AM (or earlier if you have energy to spare) | Animal Barns (Building #3-7)
4-H & Mini 4-H Exhibits Released
10:00AM-12:00PM | 4-H Exhibit Halls & Farm Bureau (Building #14-15 & 12)
10 Year Member Dinner
5:00PM | Location: Hopewell Baptist Church | RSVP Preferred
2023 Ripley County 4-H Fair results are no longer available through this link. 2024 results will be updated throughout fair week.
Visit the Fairentry results webpage to view exhibit hall and livestock class results:
2024 10 Year Members Include:
Congratulations on 10 years of hard work and dedication to 4-H!
- Anakin Cox
- Katheryn Dudley
- Clark Dwenger
- Zoey Eicher
- Evan Flashpohler
- Stephanie Hartmen
- Michelle Hoffrogge
- Emma Hudepohl
- Landin Hughes
- Chloe Hunter
- Emilee Knueven
- Nathaniel Kraus
- Lydia Linville
- Paul Meer
- Julia Meyer
- Rhea Miller
- Aubrey Neal
- Kellen Nolen
- Reese Obendrof
- Kinsey Rohls
- Savannah Rope
- Lily Sarringhaus
- Lydia Sarringhaus
- Emma Wagner
- Bradley Wirth
Thank you to our 2023 Auction Buyers! See a full list of the 2023 buyers here: 2023 Buyers
You're invited:
The Ripley County 4-H Livestock Members, 4-H Corporation, and Extension Office, wish to thank you for your past support of the 4-H program and invite you to participate in the Ripley County 4-H Livestock Auction on Friday, July 26, 2024, 3:00pm @ The Ripley County Fairgrounds, 525 W Beech St, Osgood, IN 47037.
2024 Auction Sale Order:
Rabbit - Swine - Poultry - Sheep - Dairy Goat - Meat Goat - Horse & Pony - Dairy - Beef
3 Ways to Participate!
1.) In Person at the Ripley County Fairgrounds
2.) Can't make it? Call the Extension Office before the sale. Let us know who you would like to bid on and how much you would like to spend.
3.) Add-ons: Add-ons can be submitted by stopping in, emailing, or calling the Ripley County Extension Office.
2024 events will be updated in the spring.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Miss Ripley County Queen Contest
6:00PM | Damn Theater, Osgood, IN
Saturday July 22, 2023
Farm Bureau Kids Corner
10:00AM-12:00PM (noon) | Enter Kids Corner: posters, collections, construction or zinnias | Farm Bureau (Building #12)
Open Class Exhibit Entry
9:00AM- 12:00PM (noon) | Extension Homemaker's (Building #10)
Sunday July 23, 2023
Ripley County Vesper Service
4:00PM- 5:00PM | Free Stage
Opening Ceremony
6:00PM | Free Stage / Shelter #2 | Cutting of Ribbon | Official Grand Opening | Presentation of Corporation Members | Crowning of 4-H Junior Leader Royalty | Presentation of Miss Ripley County Queen & Court | 4-H Club Banner Parade
Monday July 24,2023
National Pedal Pullers & Racers
5:00PM - Registration | Pedal pull for all age groups: Co-ed Ages 3-Teens | Men's & Women's Classes | Free Stage / Shelter #2
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM | $25.00 Wristbands
Tuesday July 25, 2023
Ripley County Baby Show
5:00PM | Sponsored by Ripley Publishing | Registration at the show | Parent w/ child in contest $5.00 entry fee | Must be county resident and bring parent photo ID | Free Stage / Shelter #2
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM
Wednesday July 26, 2023
Lil' Miss & Mister Contest
6:00PM | Free Stage / Shelter #2 | Contact: Sara Comer 812-498-3905
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM | $25.00 Wristbands
Thursday July 27, 2023
Midway
6:00pm-10:00PM
Friday July 28, 2023
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM
Free Stage: Taylor's Karate- Tae Kwon Do-Hapkido
7:00pm | Free Stage / Shelter #2
Saturday July 29, 2023
Midway
6:00PM-10:00PM | $25.00 Wristbands
WHAT IS A HOMEMAKER?
A Homemaker is a young person who is learning new techniques in homemaking skills by socializing with others the same age. They are a retired person who is rediscovering new skills feeling useful again by volunteering. They are a middle-aged person receiving education comparable to college. They are an elderly individual keeping in touch with the times through the association with the younger people in their Homemakers Club.
EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB CREED
We believe in the present and its opportunities, in the future and its promises, in everything that makes life large and lovely, in the divine joy of living and helping others; and so we endeavor to pass on to others that which has benefited us, striving to go onward and upward, reaching the pinnacle of economic perfection, in improving, enlarging and endearing the greatest institution in the world –“THE HOME”.
1. EXHIBITS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF RIPLEY COUNTY OR ANY MEMBER OF RIPLEY COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB.
2. The Fair Committee will be very careful in handling exhibits but assumes no responsibility for loss or damage.
3. Each exhibitor may make more than one entry in a class, or subclass, but can only win on one entry per class.
4. All entries must be made by the exhibitor within the last year and not shown at a previous Ripley County Fair.
5. Each exhibitor will receive and retain an entry stub to show when claiming exhibits, at 7:00-9:00pm on Friday, July 28, 2023 in the Homemaker Building. All exhibits will remain in the extension office for 2 weeks following the fair if not picked up Friday, and the homemakers are not responsible for items left.
6. All exhibits must be entered between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, PROMPTLY, IF THEY ARE TO BE JUDGED on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
7. Baked items may be picked up after judging. A portion of each food item will be left for judge’s final decision.
8. A 1st and 2nd place ribbon will be awarded in each project by the judge. A monetary prize given to each Section champion and reserve champion will be awarded in classes with at least 3 entries.
9. Entries will bear no labels or name tag. If someone other than the exhibitor has contributed to the exhibit, their name should also be included. Names will be shown after judging.
10. Judges decisions will be final. Additional ribbons may be awarded at the judge’s discretion.
Section 1. Prepared Foods, Classes are:
Class 1 – Cookies
a. Drop Cookies
b. Bar Cookies
c. Cut out Cookies
d. Decorated Cookies
e. Miscellaneous
Class 2 – Yeast Breads
a. Loaf – White/grain/sweet
b. Dinner Rolls
c. Braid Stolen
d. Donuts
e. Fancy Rolls (i.e. cinnamon)
Class 3 – Quick Breads
a. Baking Powder Biscuits
b. Fruit or nut bread (including Pumpkin or Zucchini)
c. Muffins
d. Cake made from a mix with at least 3 other ingredients other than the package required
e. Miscellaneous
Class 4 – Cakes
a. Cake made from scratch, Angel Food, or Sponge
b. Layer Cake
Class 5 – Fancy Cake
a. Multi-layer (more than 2 layers)
b. Decorated Cake
c. Decorated Cupcakes (6 decorated)
Class 6 – Pies
a. One Crust Pie
b. 2 Crust Pie
Class 7 – Homemade Candy
a. Divinity
b. Fondant
c. Fudge
d. Candy formed in molds
e. Carmel Candy
Section 2. Food Preservation (canning only) must be in standard jars with rings & dated. Classes are:
a. Fruits – one pint or quart
b. Vegetables – one pint or quart
c. Jams and Jellies – one jar
d. Pickles and Relishes – one jar
e. Miscellaneous
Section 3. Fresh Produce, Classes are:
a. Vegetables –Must be 3 items on plate (one for larger items)
b. Fruits– half pint
Section 4. Crafts, Classes are:
a. Wooden Article
1.) Small 2.) Large
b. Baskets
c. Wreaths
d. Handmade Hats
e. Miscellaneous
Section 5. Floral, Classes are:
a. Dried or fresh flowers,
b. Foliage arrangements,
c. Potted plants
d. Miscellaneous
Section 6. Quilts
*If binding or quilting is completed by someone other than the exhibitor, a 3” x 5” card identifying that person should be attached to the exhibit.
Class 1—Hand Stitched, Hand Quilted (No machine)
Class 2—Machine Stitched, Hand Quilted
Class 3—Machine Stitched, Machine Quilted Freehand
Class 4—Machine Stitched, Machine Quilted Computerized
Class 5—Miscellaneous
a. Whole Cloth
b. Tied Comforter
c. Rag Quilt
d. Yo-Yo
Class 6—Quilted Articles
a. Pillow
b. Wall hanging
c. Item of clothing
d. Table runner
e. Miscellaneous
Section 7. Fine Arts, Classes are:
Entries must be ready for hanging.
a. Oil Painting
b. Water Color
c. Charcoals
d. Acrylic
e. Miscellaneous
Section 8. Photography, Classes are:
Entries must not be larger than 22”x28”
and must be ready for hanging
a. Portrait
b. Landscape
c. Still Life
d. Kids
e. Animals
f. Creative
g. Collage
Section 9. Crocheting, Classes are:
a. Doilies
b. Garments
c. Afghan
d. Accessories
e. Miscellaneous
Section 10. Knitting, Classes are:
a. Garments
b. Afghan
c. Accessories
d. Miscellaneous
Section 11. Miscellaneous Hand Needlework, Classes are:
a. Needlepoint
b. Hand Embroidery
c. Crewel
d. Counted Cross Stitch
e. Professional Entry
Section 12. Sewing:
a. Apparel
b. Accessories (scarves, hats, mittens, etc.)
c. Home Décor
d. Machine Embroidery
Section 13. Hand Made Purses, Classes are:
a. Purses
b. Totes
c. Travel Bags
Section 14. Wearable Arts, Classes are:
a. Jewelry
b. Beading
c. Clothing with embellishments
d. Handmade Hats
e. Miscellaneous
Section 15. Go Green- Recycling (Something made by recycling)
Section 16. Holiday, Classes are:
a. Decorations
b. Clothing
c. Accessories
d. Miscellaneous
Section 17. Paper Craft
a. Homemade Cards and Stationary (non-computer generated)
b. Original Cards (computer Enhanced (with envelope)
c. Origami (Judged on complication of design)
d. Gift wrap and gift tag
e. Paper picture pieced or colored ready for display
f. Quilting
g. Paper flowers - Bouquets
h. Calligraphy
i. Scrapbooking
Section 18. Genealogy
a. Project to be any shape but overall no larger than 22’ x 18’
b. Project can be made of any medium (i.e. wood, sewed, painted on poster board, copy of pictures)
Section 19. Legos
a. Project to be any shape but overall, no larger than 28” x 22”
b. Can be Lego or K-Nex building blocks, but NOT mixed.
c. No cutting, painting, filing, or using crayons or markers on blocks.
d. Base must be heavy cardboard or plywood. Lego base may be used by decorating by adding trees, pond, train tracks, etc.
e. Exhibit may have movable parts/motorized (no electric will be available for exhibit)
f. Projects will be judged by overall creative depiction and construction.
Section 20. Fairy Gardens
a. Project to be any shape but overall, no larger than 18” x 18”
b. Any theme and any height within reason.
c. Must be on a sturdy, moveable base
d. Project will be judged on overall creative depiction and construction.
Section 21. Nursing Home, Assisted Living
Exhibitor must reside in a Ripley County Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility. Entry can be any project to show the handiwork of the exhibitor made while living in a facility within the year.
2024 events will be updated in the spring.
Sunday July 23, 2023 | 7:00PM
ATV, Motorcycle, and UTV Dirt Drags
Sponsored By KOI Drag Racing
Adult $7.00 Children $3.00
Contact: (859)-640-1587 www.wolfebros.com
Monday July 24, 2023 | 7:00PM
Quad & Cycle Flat Drags
Sponsored By Osgood Lions Club
Adult $7.00 Children $3.00
Contact: (859)-640-1587
Tuesday July 25, 2023 | 6:30PM
Barnyard Olympics
Sponsored By Ripley County Jr. Leaders
6:30PM Registration, 7:30PM Showtime
Adult $7.00 Children $3.00
Wednesday July 26, 2023 | 7:30PM
Mud Run
Sponsored By KOI Drag Racing
Adults: $7.00 Children $3.00
Thursday July 27, 2023
TBA
Friday July 28, 2023 | 7:00PM
Truck Drags
Sponsored by: Osgood Fire Department
Adults $7.00 Children $3.00
David Fox 812-614-7609
Fire House Recorder at 812-689-4142
Information on cancellation call Fire House Recorder
Saturday July 29, 2023 | 7:30PM
Truck and Tractor Pull
Sponsored by: Osgood Fire Department
Adults $7.00 Children $3.00
David Fox 812-614-7609
Fire House Recorder at 812-689-7609
Information on cancellation call Fire House Recorder