THE CLOVER GAZETTE
4-H NEWSLETTER
4-H NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2024
4-H CARNIVAL
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 9, from 11 AM – 5 PM. Bring your family, friends, and the whole community!
Entry is FREE! Enjoy homemade arcade-style games, delicious treats, and more, all operated by our talented 4-H club members and families.
Tickets are just $.50 each, available for purchase at the ticket booth (cash preferred). Get ready for Plinko, ring toss, and other exciting games!
Don't miss our Silent Auction, featuring donated items from 4-H clubs and families.
COUNCILS AND ACTIVITIES
YOUTH COUNCIL
Our Youth Council Meetings are not just gatherings; they are opportunities for collaboration, sharing ideas, and making a meaningful impact on our 4-H community. This is your chance to be the voice for your club and contribute to the exciting developments in Boulder County 4-H.
We encourage each club to send a representative to the meeting. Your insights, energy, and passion are what make our community vibrant and thriving. By joining the Youth Council, you'll be a part of shaping the future of Boulder County 4-H.
Every 4-H member is invited to attend!
Next meeting: March 6 —6:00 PM
Click HERE for more information on Youth Council.
4-H ADULT COLLABORATIVE
We welcome new members all year! The role of the council is to:
Help mentor new leaders
Provide overall guidance and ideas for the Boulder County 4-H
Learn how adults can be involved in the 4-H program.
This is a great resource if you are a new or seasoned leader. Parents/guardians of youth as well as leaders are welcome. Hope to see you all there!
Next meeting: March 6 —6:30 PM
Click HERE for more information on this group.
HORSE LEADERS COUNCIL
Boulder County Horse Leader Council is open to:
All organizational, project, activity, and resource leaders
Interested parents.
Membership consists of all leaders enrolled in the Boulder County 4-H program. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 4, 2023, at 6:30 pm
Currently virtual meetings - contact Brenda Kwang for Zoom link - bkwang@bouldercounty.org
GENERAL 4-H NEWS
2024 CARNIVAL RE
FAITH
OPT-OUT POLICY FOR PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS
As we gear up for another exciting year of 4-H activities and events, we want to take a moment to remind everyone about our policy regarding the use of photographs for promotional efforts.
If you have selected the option, “I do not want my child’s picture to be used for promotional efforts,” in the 4hOnline enrollment system, it is crucial that you take responsibility to ensure your child is not included in any photographs taken at 4-H club, county, or state events.
Boulder County 4-H strictly adheres to a policy that prohibits the use of photographs of minors connected with their name or other identification. With the increasing number of members selecting this option, it is simply not feasible for us to monitor the use of photographs if your child is inadvertently included.
Please be aware that we utilize photographs for various purposes, including display boards at the county fair, presentations at Achievement Night, and sharing on social media platforms. If your child is in a photograph on a 4-H club website, the webmaster will promptly remove those pictures to honor your request.
While we understand and respect the need for privacy in certain circumstances, such as custodial issues and adoptions, it is important to emphasize that we are unable to monitor individual preferences regarding the use of photographs.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in ensuring the privacy and comfort of all our members. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
2024 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out the list of Scholarships available to our graduating 4-H members. Don't forget about those deadlines!
https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-scholarships/
MINIATURE EQUINE IN BOULDER COUNTY! INTERSTED?
MINIATURE EQUINE IN BOULDER 4-H
If you are interested in the program
as an adult volunteer, equine
provider, or 4-H youth, please
complete the interest form here:
Classes will be included at the Boulder county fair!
RECORD BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE
Record Books are Available!
The 2023-24 4-H record books (e-Records) are available to download! It is never too early to start recording your 4-H Information. They are on the Boulder County 4-H Web Page: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-projects/ As well as the state 4-H pages along with lots of supporting info like tip sheets, fair info, animal ID, etc.
Livestock - http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/animals/
General projects - http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/fcs/
Also - http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/creative-arts/
Download your record book(s) and save them to your computer. Many come in both Excel and PDF versions. PDF is easier, especially if you just have one project. But Excel supports copy and paste and is better for kids doing multiple projects. If it is saved to your computer, you can just update it throughout the year as you go. You can also always print them out and do them by hand - your choice.
Download one for each project, and 1 for every 4 livestock projects. (For example, cake decorating has its book, shooting sports has its book, etc. Livestock allows for 4 livestock projects to be combined in one book, so dairy goats, utility goats, poultry, rabbits, etc, can all be together.) Dog and horse have their books.
Happy Record Keeping!
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Reporting Volunteer Hours 2024.pptxJust a friendly reminder: Your volunteer hours are as priceless as your dedication to our 4-H program! As Sherry Anderson wisely said, "Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless."
We're here to help you shine by capturing your valuable contributions. Please take a moment to report your January and February hours using 4honline. Whether you prefer to log them monthly, weekly, or daily, your efforts are what truly make a difference.
For guidance on reporting, check out the attached PowerPoint. And if you have any questions, we're always here to assist. Thank you for all you do for our program!
Keep up the fantastic work, Boulder County 4-H Leaders!
CLUB NEWS
4X4 DOG CLUB
4x4 Dog Club
BY MANDY ROTH
This weekend at the National Western Stock show complex was the Denver Dog Show. This is a huge AKC dog show hosted annually where you can meet all kinds of dog breeds, learn about dogs, and watch some amazing dogs show. Our club organized free admission to club members on Sunday. We all had a blast seeing all the dogs and watching different dog events like conformation, junior showmanship, rally, obedience, dock diving, a flyball demonstration, and more. We even had some club members participate showing their own dogs in rally, obedience, dock diving, and junior showmanship. Our own club member Kyra Sutton was featured in the Fox 31 News segment covering the event. If you are interested in participating in an event like this contact our club or go to www.akc.org to learn more. While you do need to be registered with the American Kennel Club, only confirmation and junior showmanship require you to have a purebred dog, other events like rally and obedience are open to all types of dogs! :)
We are looking forward to training starting up this month. We can't wait to see everyone and their dog.
Here are some pictures you can choose from!
FANTASTIC FRIENDS
Recap of our latest Fantastic Friends meeting! Last Saturday, February 17th, we had a blast hanging out with Joy, the adorable preemie baby goat.
Our activities included cookie decorating and engaging discussions about the dog project.
It was another memorable day filled with laughter, learning, and, of course, lots of fun!
ST. VRAIN SUPER SWINE
Check out these awesome moments from our February St. Vrain Super Swine Club meeting! We kicked things off with our first-ever officer installation ceremony, setting the tone for a great year ahead. Plus, we have a snapshot of Payton Kayser rocking her demonstration.
GOATS AND GALORE
Goats & Galore Community Service - by Andie Rizner, club Reporter
This month at the Goats and Galore meeting the whole club participated in a community service by writing valentines for the senior residents at Hover Senior Living. Everyone decorated cards with stickers and markers. Older club members and parents helped the younger club members and siblings write nice notes in the cards reminding the residents that they are loved and wishing them a Happy Valentine’s Day. Everyone was excited to spread love and joy around during this holiday.
HORSE LEADERS COUNCIL
Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council
By Mea French
Easy Rider’s Parent and Leader, HLC member
We had a great turnout on Sunday, February 18th for our Trail Clinic taught by Mo Holmes of Mo Holmes Show Horses. We had many riders from Unrated to Level 4 come to the clinic to learn basic trail maneuvers and polish up old skills. Looking forward to the 2024 season which will offer more clinics to our 4-H riders. Always lots of learning going on here in Boulder County. Thank you to all of our volunteers and leaders… we couldn’t do this without you!!
Mo Holmes teaching Annabelle and Gemini all about the box… not much room in there to get a big horse but they did it
Unrated and level 1 riders from the morning clinic watch and listen to instructions
Carra Brophy riding Rainy… deliberating the rope gate
Eliza riding her horse, Reba on left… and Allegra on Scarlett ride over the poles
Unrated and level 1 riders from the morning clinic watch and listen to instructions
GENERAL PROJECTS
CAKE DECORATING WORKSHOP
REGIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
REGIONAL CAKE DECORATING CONTEST
PARLIMENTARY PROCEDURE WORKSHOP
LIVESTOCK
POULTRY SUPERINTENDENTS NEEDED
Poultry Superintendents Needed
Are you passionate about poultry? Do you love working with young people and helping them develop their skills? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! As the Poultry Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent for Boulder County 4-H, you'll play a vital role in guiding our members through the exciting world of poultry projects.
As a Superintendent, you'll oversee all aspects of the poultry program, from organizing workshops and training sessions to coordinating competitions and events. You'll provide support and guidance to our members as they raise and care for their birds, ensuring they have the knowledge and resources they need to succeed.
As an Assistant Superintendent, you'll work closely with the Superintendent to help plan and execute various activities and initiatives. Whether it's assisting with record-keeping, mentoring youth members, or helping to set up for shows and exhibitions, you'll be an essential part of the team.
Both positions offer a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people while sharing your passion for poultry. You are not required to be full experts in your species, so don’t let that limit the idea of you or someone you know in helping with the program. The positions will help and learn along with the superintendents for the 2024 Boulder County Fair with the intention to take over the role for the following year.
If you are interested in more information or know of someone who might consider volunteering, please contact Brenda at the 4-H Office. Applications are open, so apply today.
LIVESTOCK ADVISORY
LIVESTOCK ADVISORY MEETING – Feb 12th, 2024 7:00 PM
Do you want to volunteer to help the livestock program be successful? Do you have some great ideas to share for future livestock programs at the fair? Do you have suggestions on rule changes or updates to schedules for the Boulder County Fair?
Join us for the Bi-Annual Boulder County Livestock Advisory Meeting. We meet in September and February each year to update rules, receive feedback, and plan for future events. If you have a topic of discussion, please send it ahead of time with details to bkwang@bouldercounty.gov or Mel_Coward@yahoo.com.
The meeting will be in the Natural Resource Building/CSU Extension Office Meeting Room at the Fairgrounds in Longmont on Monday, February 12th at 7:00 PM. (Superintendents meet at 5:30 for dinner and 6:00 for meeting) Please RSVP that you are attending and you can register for the Zoom link online if you plan to attend virtually. For the best meeting experience, it is best to come in person. Register for zoom here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kfuqhqDwtGtZ7BhfUU7H4L-r31soFpzFz
AC & MQA REQUIRED TRAINING
Colorado 4-H AC & MQA Requirements:
All first-year members or first year Senior (14yrs or older) participants in a livestock project (including all market, breeding, dairy, poultry, and rabbit, excludes dog, cavy, cat and horse) are required to attend an AC & MQA training to be eligible to show or sell at the 2023 Boulder County Fair and Colorado State Fair. This year Boulder County will be hosting a training in person to complete the training.
Boulder County will be hosting an in-person AC&MQA training on April 22nd, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Barn A on the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Families may arrive at any time between 4 and 6 pm to start the training. The training takes about an hour to complete. The training is very interactive. Parents are encouraged to participate in the learning. Please allow the youth the opportunity to show exactly what they know on the test.
Can’t make the Boulder County MQA training on April 24th? Other trainings are available in a different 4-H County. Please contact Lisa at the 4-H Office for the information. Plan ahead as there are not many available after April 22nd and you may have to drive a few hours.
Register and let us know you are coming: http://tinyurl.com/Boulder4HACMQA2024
ANIMAL CARE AND HOUSING FORMS
Forms are now completed in 4-H Online; members must only submit a hard copy of the Animal Care and Housing form by the designated ownership date ONLY if they WILL NOT be housing the animals at the address listed in 4-H online. The hard copy forms must have all appropriate signatures.
If at any point in the year, a member houses their animals at a different address than listed in their 4-H online profile, they must submit another signed animal care and housing form to the Extension Office. Animal care and housing forms can be found at: Boulder County 4-H Enrollment Page
ANIMAL ID
Animal ID Deadline- April 25th, 2024
4-H Online Animal Identification – NOW OPEN!!! – Deadline 4/25, 2024.
Complete Animal ID information for Non-Market Animals is available on our Boulder County website https:// boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
For Non-Market Animals: In order to declare your project animals in 4-H, all non-market animals (Dairy Cattle, Breeding Beef, Dog, Horse, Dairy Goats, Breeding Goats, Utility Goats, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Swine, Cavy, Cats and Rabbits!) must be identified by the last Thursday in April of the current year on 4-HOnline enrollment. By submitting this form, the member is declaring they have ownership of the animal and are providing primary care of their project.
NOTE- poultry projects are excluded from 4HOnline animal identification procedures.
The 4-H Office Staff will also input your information for your market animal projects once they have attended the required in-person animal ID events.
Directions for your animal ID process can be found here: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
However, in general, you will need the following information:
• County use form (https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/)- Dairy Cattle ONLY this year
• Photos to identify your animal
• Animal identification information/names/tags/etc.
• Some species- vaccination proof
• Breed registration forms
• Brand inspections- beef
Save the Dates for Market Animal ID! More details will come next Month! We will also set the procedures and details for getting your materials on our website under animal ID. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
MARKET SWINE ID
MARKET GOAT AND SHEEP ID
LEARNING DAYS
CAT
UPCOMING WORKSHOP
DOG
ALL THE LATEST DOG INFORMATION
4-H Dog Training
Training classes for the 4-H Dog Project are beginning this month! You can find the complete class schedule on the Boulder County 4-H website at https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-dog-page/ First year project members will attend the Pre-Beginner Novice Obedience, Novice A Rally and Novice Showmanship group classes. Remember to bring plenty of treats, a 6 foot leash and a buckle or slip collar.
Proof of Vaccination Required!
All 4-H project dogs are required to be current on their vaccinations for Rabies, Parvo and Distemper. The Bordatella vaccine is optional, but it is strongly recommended. For safety reasons, members MUST provide a copy of their pup’s current shot record prior to attending group training classes. Shot records can be emailed to ajanicki@comcast.net, or you can bring a copy with you to your first training class. Dogs who have not provided a copy of their vaccination record will not be able to participate in group training.
State 4-H Dog Expo!
Calling all 4-H Dog Members - Please plan to join us for the Statewide 4-H Dog Expo on Sunday, April 7th at The Ranch in Loveland. This event is open to all 4-H Dog Project members regardless of age or level. Hands-on workshops will cover Obedience, Rally and Showmanship. Classes will be offered on Dog Behavior, Careers with Dogs, Veterinary Care, Dog Show Class Progression and more! There will also be classes for parents/guardians. Members can attend with or without a dog. Please see the flyer attached.
When: Sunday, April 7th
Where: Larimer County Fairgrounds, The Ranch, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per member
Registration through 4honline is required and space is limited.
The deadline to register is March 29th.
POULTRY
UPCOMING WORKSHOP AND INFO. NIGHT
RABBIT
UPCOMING PROJECT MEETINGS
2024 Rabbit Project Changes
New This Year
The rabbit show will still be a one-day show however ALL market rabbits will be required to remain on fairground premises until released by the superintendent on Sunday, August 11th, 2024. This will also require barn watch during the week.
Several changes are happening in the market rabbit classes. *Please take special note of the addition of the Stewer Class.
MARKET PEN Class: Exhibitor must own dam of kits included in this project. This change was added to ensure the safety of kits as they won’t reach 8 weeks of age until approximately 2 weeks before fair.
MARKET ROASTER Class: Maximum weight is now 8 lbs.
STEWER RABBIT Class: A stewer rabbit must be born between the dates of August 1, 2023, and February 4, 2024, AND weigh over 8 lbs.
Any crossbred rabbit will now fall into larger age groups consisting of only Junior
(under 6 months of age) & Senior (over 6 months of age) classes.
Note a temporary suspension of the FUR Project. We hope to reopen this class in the future.
For Additional Details Please see the 2024 Boulder County Fairbook.
BEEF
MARKET BEEF AND DAIRY STEER ID DAY
2024 Market Beef Tag and Weigh-In
We will be tagging and identifying market beef projects on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds- Barn C. Animals must be halter broken and have a halter on to smoothly go through the identification process. Please sign up for a time spot on the signup genius found here http://tinyurl.com/beeftag2024
Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Please select one slot per trailer up to 3 head of cattle. If you have more than three head, you must select another adjacent time spot. Example: 6 steers in one trailer = 30 minutes reserved together. Sign up with your full name and the number of animals. Please be on time for your chosen time slot. Members who are late will be accommodated as possible (you may have to wait.)
Listed below are some simple check list steps to be sure you are prepared and ready for the day.
Ahead of time steps to be prepared for beef tag in:
Sign up for a time for tag day http://tinyurl.com/beeftag2024
Obtain a brand inspection of your animals IN THE 4-H MEMBER’S NAME. Even if the animal was born on your property, you need to have a brand inspector write a brand paper for you in your 4-H member’s name (not a parent’s name)
Download and print the “State Fair Nomination Form” that we use for ALL BOULDER COUNTY Market Beef- complete this form. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-beef/ or the Dairy Steer nomination form.
Get a Colorado Premise Identification number (LID#) where your animal lives. Each member must have a Premise identification number or Colorado Location Identification Number to participate in the Boulder County Fair. This is the location where your animal is housed. Obtain a premise ID or call 303-869-9130.
If you have miniature beef cattle, have the miniature breed verification form completed by your breeder and bring with you.
Bring $4 cash per animal tag needed.
For More Information or Questions about the Beef Project contact:
Jenea DeQuasie- Beef Superintendent - Jnjdeq9@aol.com
Brenda Kwang- 4-H Extension Agent, Livestock – bkwang@bouldercounty.org
Lisa Wallace, 4-H Program Assistant for Extension Office – Helps with Animal ID process- lwallace@bouldercounty.org
More resources can be found here:
https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-beef/
https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-dairy-cattle/
GOAT
UPCOMING PROJECT WORKSHOPS
HORSE
HORSE JUDGING TEAM
The Horse Judging Team is kicking off the spring season and has a couple of spots for new team members to join! Practices are every Wednesday evening through the state competition in late June. Enrollment in the horse project is not required. You are invited to attend several practices to learn more and meet the members before deciding if the team is for you. Email us at bouldercountyhorsejudging@gmail.com to learn more and get our schedule.
SAVE THE DATES
MONDAY NIGHT RIDE OUT
4-H Horse Monday Night Ride outs are Back!
Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council is sponsoring Monday Night Ride outs at the Boulder County Fairgrounds again this year. They will start on Monday, March 4th from 5-8 PM.
These are hosted by the Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council and some nights will include a clinic starting at 6:00PM. The cost is $10 per participant.
DAIRY CATTLE
DAIRY STEER PROGRAM
Boulder County 4-H 2-year Dairy Steer Program (DSP)
The 4-H Dairy Cattle program is offering new classes. It promotes another side of the Dairy project. Learn how this project enters into our food chain other than with milk products. The dairy sector contributed 5.6 billion pounds (21 percent) of beef to the U.S. commercial beef supply. Dairy steers are well known for their ability to produce the highest quality grades of beef (Prime and High Choice cuts).
This will be a 2-year project, you will start with a bull calf, castrate, and feed him.
Dairy Cattle Project: Did you know?
Did you know that you can also do the Dairy Cattle Project and learn all the aspects of the dairy industry without you, yourself ever having to milk her?
You can start with a calf and exhibit the same heifer for 2 years (2 fairs) by following the DHRP (Dairy Heifer Replacement Program) rules & guidelines. You will also have an opportunity to sell your heifer through the Livestock Sale once she’s bred (check the rules), knowing that she will carry on in life as a producing cow. You could even apply to the Ag Youth Loan Program where you can purchase a calf for the 2-yr program or you can purchase a bred yearling that you can sell at the 2024 fair. You must have possession & ownership by the last Thursday in April (animal ID deadline) along with turning in the DHRP nomination form to the 4-H office.
If the idea of selling a dairy heifer interests you, please check out the DHRP rules and guidelines especially prior to purchasing a new heifer for this program. For more information about these programs or on the Dairy Cattle Project itself, even help in finding a dairy heifer, or a bull calf. Call Tina (303) 828-3789 or email: runrunnerrun@aol.com
SHOOTING SPORTS
SHOOTING SPORTS INFORMATION
Hunter Safety Class
Dates: April 5-7
Location: April 5th and April 6th will be held at the Natural Resources Building on the Boulder County Fairgrounds.
April 7th will be held at Green Mill Sportsmanship Club, 2490 Co Rd 3, Erie, CO 80516, for the live fire portion of the training.
Time: TBD
A registration link will be emailed to all 4-H families once we receive the information from the Colorado Department of Wildlife, along with more information on class details.
Safety Class Requirements for 4-H Shooting Disciplines
Before you can shoot ANY discipline, you must attend a safety class given by a 4-H certified instructor per discipline. A 2024 4-H shooting card will then be provided with the instructor’s signature and date. Then to complete the card you will need at least 5 safe shooting practices with signatures/dates from a certified 4-H shooting instructor per discipline before the BCF shoot to compete.
Participation Guidelines for 22 Shooting Range
Only shooters who have completed a 2024 Safety Meeting from a Boulder County-certified 4-H SS leader may participate in the shooting practices. All shooters, leaders, and guardians intending to be present on a 22 shooting range must sign a waiver upon entering the range. Once you've completed a county-wide 2024 Safety meeting per discipline, a Sign-Up-Genius or equivalent sign-up requirement will arrive to you through email for EACH practice date.
Requirements for County and State Shoots
In order to compete at the county or State shoots you will also need to have proof that you completed the CO Hunter Safety Course (a copy of the Hunters Safety Card needs to be uploaded online to your account). You may practice without completing the CO Hunter Safety Course, but you must have completed the CO Hunter Safety Course to compete at the Boulder County Shoot in July. The Hunter Safety portion is NOT provided by 4-H, but if you contact Lisa Wallace to let her know that you/parent/sibling needs the course we will try to schedule one at Green Mills Sportsman Club. You can also Register yourself for a Traditional Class, to find a list of available Hunter Safety Trainings near you: https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/HE-Traditional-Classes.aspx
Air Rifle & Air Pistol shooting
Air Rifle and Air Pistol shooting practices will be held inside Barn A at the Boulder County Fairgrounds on Mondays promptly 5:45 to 8:00 PM. A Sign-up-Genius - will be sent to all who have completed the safety class.
February 12th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th
June 10th and 24th
July 8th and 18th
Archery
When: March 12th
Times: 4:30 – 5:45
Location: Empty Quiver 7180 W 117th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020
Details:
There will be a First Shot Clinic for new Archery Members, a safety meeting for those that missed the first one and practice.
There will be two Genesis Compound Bow (right and left) for kids that don’t yet have bows.
Questions: Contact Lisa Wallace
Shotgun
Anyone needing 2024 information & a Shotgun Safety Class please contact Sharp Shooters 4-H Club to get in on the schedule.
.22 Rifle along with .22 Pistol
Winter Practices for .22 Rifle along with .22 Pistol will be held inside at the Longmont PD Firing Range on Sundays promptly 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. A Sign up Genius - will be sent to all who have completed the safety class.
February 25th
March 24th
April 28th
Beginning in April outside practices will be held at Green Mill Sportsman Club -2490 Weld County Road 3 Erie, CO 80516
The full scheduling for 22 Rifle & 22 Pistol will follow this page.
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FAIRBOARD BUZZ
2024 BOULDER COUNTY FAIR EVENTS SCHEDULE
Grandstand Events return for 2024, including Rodeo! The fair will open to the public on Wed evening Aug 7 with carnival rides, fair food, and a CPRA Rodeo!
2024 Schedule
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Tue, July 30 – Royalty Celebration – Barn A, 5 pm
Wed, July 31 – Dog Agility, Indoor Arena, 3 pm
Thur, Aug 1 – 4-H/Open Interview Judging Day, Exhibit Building, 10 am - 4 pm
Fri, Aug 2 – Horse Show - Showmanship, Western, Trail - all-day
Sat, Aug 3 – Kickoff Parade - Downtown Longmont, English Horse show, Freestyle Reining - 6:30 pm
Sun, Aug 4 – Horse Show - Ranch Horse & Gymkana, Cavy Show - 11 am, Rabbit Show - 3 pm
Mon, Aug 5 – Dog show - Indoor Arena, 9 am
Tue, Aug 6 – All livestock check-in, Poultry Showmanship - 4 pm
Wed, Aug 7 – Utility Goat Show - Indoor Arena, 9 am
*FULL FAIR EXPERIENCE*
WEDNESDAY, AUG 7 ~ Opening Night @5:00pm
Carnival Open 5 pm – 11 pm
Rodeo – Outdoor Arena, 7 pm
Fair Garden with live entertainers 5 pm – 11 pm
Swine show – 6 pm
THURSDAY, AUG 8 ~ Kid's Day
Carnival open Noon – 11 pm w/Kid’s Day special pricing
Kid's Corral & Petting Zoo
Kids Day Concert - Fair Garden
Dairy Goat, Sheep, Poultry shows - 9 am, Market Goat show - 3 pm, Beef show - 5 pm
FRIDAY, AUG 9 ~ Multicultural Day
Carnival open 2 pm – 11 pm
American Bull Fighters Event – Outdoor Arena, 7:00 pm
Large Animal Round Robin – 6 pm
Dairy Cattle Show - 9 am, Cat Show - 1 pm, Goat Costume Contest - 4 pm
SATURDAY, AUG 10 ~ Entertainers Day
Small Animal Round Robin - 9 am
Carnival open 2 pm – 11 pm
Livestock Market Sale – 1 pm
Demolition Derby – Outdoor Arena, 6 pm
SUNDAY, AUG 11 ~ Family Day
Cowboy Church – 10 am
Carnival open 2 pm – 10 pm
Poultry Sale - 1 pm
Livestock release - 4 pm
MONDAY, AUG 12
4-H project pickup - 4 pm
This month, the final schedule for all events and shows will be posted to the fair website.
FAIR MANAGER
Welcome Brian!!!
The Boulder County Fair is pleased to welcome Brian Mulligan as our new Fair Manager. Brian will be working a combination of remote and in-person at the Fair Office, please send him an email at info@bouldercountyfair.org if you need to stop by and he can let you know when he will be in.
PRODUCT SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Are you interested in supporting 4-H Youth who do General Projects? Join the Product Sale Committee, we are looking for adult volunteers who can help make this event happen!
The Product Sale is a small live auction event held on Sunday, Aug 11 at noon in the Fair Garden. Youth who are winners in the following departments are invited to participate in the sale, where they can sell an item at a live or silent auction:
Judges’ Choice Plate of No Bake Bars, Baked bar cookies or Cookies, Quick Breads/Scones/Muffins, Shortened Cakes/Yeast Rolls/Creative Yeast Bread, Flatbread/Double Crust Pie, Food Preservation from Cooking Units 1 - 4.
Judges’ Choice Decorated Cake from Cake Decorating - Units 1-6
Judges’ Choice Fiber Product: Projects included are: Fiber Goat; Breeding Sheep; Breeding Rabbit (Fiber),
Alpaca, Llama, & Dog.
Judges’ Choice Best Photo: Photography Project Units 1-6.
Judges’ Choice Goat Milk Product: Dairy Goat Project members
Judges’ Choice Dozen Eggs: From project Pen of 3 Hens
Volunteers needed on the Product Sale committee to help plan, publicize and execute the event at the Boulder County Fair. For more info contact Melanie Bohren at mel_coward@yahoo.com, or Faith Kroschel at fkroschel@bouldercounty.gov
2024 BOULDER COUNTY FAIR LADY IN WAITING CONTEST
Applications for the 2024 Boulder County Fair Lady In Waiting Contest are being accepted now thru March 16!!!
Looking for young ladies ages 15-18, with a passion for their community, agriculture, and a volunteer spirit. This an opportunity to not only to promote the Western way of life but to also enrich your own!
If you would like to be a part of a fun and rewarding program, we want you!
Boulder County Fair Royalty Contest Applications are being accepted now!!!
Application Deadline is Saturday, March 16, 2024
Pageant & Selection of this year’s royalty will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024
Coronation will be held at the Royalty Celebration on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Find out more and get the application at:
https://www.bouldercountyfair.org/p/about/royalty/lady-in-waiting-contest
If you have any questions please contact: bouldercountyroyalty@gmail.com
2024 BOULDER COUNTY FAIR SHOWMANSHIP PREMIUMS
The Fair Board is excited to announce that an increase in livestock showmanship premiums was approved for 2024! Showmanship premiums for all animals shown at the fair will pay out as follows:
1st - $10
2nd - $8
3rd - $6
4th - $4
5th - $2
AROUND COLORADO 4-H HAPPENINGS
OTHER COUNTY AND STATE EVENTS
We've got some exciting news to share with you! Dr. Indrajit Ray from Colorado State University reached out to us about an amazing opportunity for high school students interested in cybersecurity.
They're hosting a FREE weeklong, non-residential Cybersecurity Summer Camp from June 3-7, 2024, at CSU. It's open to students in grades 10-12, and they'll get to dive deep into cybersecurity concepts, hands-on activities, and even Capture the Flag/Treasure Hunt Sessions!
If this sounds like something you or someone you know would be interested in, check out the details at https://csucybercamp.cs.colostate.edu. The application deadline is April 15, 2024.
Feel free to spread the word and share this awesome opportunity with any high school students who might want to join in the cyber fun! For questions, you can reach out to Dr. Ray at csucybercamp@cs.colostate.edu.
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BOULDER COUNTY 4-H
BOULDER COUNTY 4-H EVENT CALENDAR
OUR TeamUp Calendar IS UPDATED OFTEN AND IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND OUR MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION (https://teamup.com/kstehhrw3yyee6xjph)
DATES TO REMEMBER THIS MONTH
03/02 -Rabbit Project Workshop
03/08 -Carnival Set up
03/09 -4-H Carnival
03/10 -Beef Tag In
03/15 -Dairy Cattle Workshop
03/16 -Livestock Training
03/25 -Cake Decorating Workshop
03/25 -Cat Project Workshop
03/31 -Registration Deadline for Regional Speech Contest
SHARE YOUR CLUB NEWS
The Clover Gazette 4-H Newsletter is published 11 times a year. News articles are welcomed by members, leaders and clubs! Please email your articles/entries to Jeannie on or before the 20th of the preceding month.
Do you have photos you'd like to share? Please send them to Jeannie.
Fair warning: They will probably be posted on social media and used on our marketing materials.
MEET OUR TEAM
4-H Youth Development/ Outreach County Specialist
4-H Youth Development/ Livestock & Animals County Specialist
4-H Project Assistant
4-H Program Secretary
Boulder County Extensions Office
9595 Nelson Rd, Box B
Longmont, Colorado 80501
(303) 678-6238
4hinfo@bouldercounty.org
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.
CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables.
Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es elinglés. Col.st/ll0t3