Door County 4-H Newsletter

Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers!

It's hard to believe, but it is Fair Week! The goal of this newsletter is to provide you with some last minute important Fair related information. In particular - please note that there is a change in Entry Tag and Fair Pass pick up this year - see the information about this in this email.

Our office hours this week may vary as we all spend a great deal of time at the Fairgrounds. If you need something, be sure to call the Office at (920)746-2260 or email at candis.dart@wisc.edu.

I hope you all enjoy this beautiful weather and your summer!

Candis Dart

Door County 4-H Program Educator

candis.dart@wisc.edu

(920)746-2265

https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/

4-H Enrollment Starts September 4th
Scholarship and Key Award Presentation
4-H Dairy Bar
4-H Club Fair Admission Promo Codes
Fair Updates
- Exhibitor Tag and Fair Pass Pickup
- Judging Schedule
- Removing Exhibits
- Premise ID Registration and Renewal

13-17 - Door County Fair
17 - Scholarship and Key Award Presentation at Door County Fair
17 - Fair Project Pick up, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
22 - 4-H Horse & Pony Friday Night Under the Lights Show

4 - 4-H Re-enrollment begins in 4HOnline (watch for information to come!)
6 - State 4-H Horse Gymkhana, West Allis, WI
12-14 - State 4-H Horse Expo, West Allis, WI
20 - 4-H Horse & Pony Senior Fun Day
27-28 - State 4-H Dog Obedience & Showmanship Show, Antigo, WI

Enrollment for the new 4-H year will begin on September 4th. Be sure to watch after the Fair for information to come out about how to enroll. We are excited for the new year to start soon!

Be sure to join us on Sunday, August 17th at the Door County Fair to present the Door County 4-H Scholarship and Key Award winners! The presentation will follow the Dairy Awards presentation in the Cattle Barn.

The Dairy Bar during the Fair is the biggest fundraiser for the Door County 4-H program and we could still use help with some of the shifts for this year’s food stand! All 4-H families are encouraged to help during at least one shift. Talk to your Club Leader about working during your Club’s shift(s). If you are not available during your Club’s shift(s), considering signing up for another shift that needs help.

The money raised from the Dairy Bar covers the costs of many Door County 4-H activities, scholarships, and trips. Contact your Club Leader or the Extension Door County Office with any questions. Thank you to everyone who helps to make this possible!

The Door County Fair Board has graciously provided each Door County 4-H Club with a Promo Code that can be used when purchasing online admission to the Door County Fair. These codes do not provide the purchaser with a discount, rather they specify the 4-H Club that will receive a portion of the sale. Promo codes can only be used to purchase Season Admission to the Fair.

To purchase tickets, go to the Door County Fair website: https://www.doorcountyfair.com/. Click or scan the QR code at the top of the screen. Click on "Have a PROMO Code? Click Here First!". Enter the code for your desired 4-H Club and continue through the steps to purchase.

Please share this information and support our Door County 4-H Clubs!

The 2025 Door County Fair will be

Wednesday, August 13th - Sunday, August 17th.

*New for 2025* - Entry Tag and Fair Pass Pickup - Important for all Exhibitors!
- All entry tags and fair passes MUST be picked up prior to Opening Day – no exceptions! This year, there will be NO exhibitor tag and pass pickup allowed on Wednesday, August 13.
- If you're exhibiting at the fair, please plan ahead and pick up during one of the following dates at the fairgrounds in the Fair Office:
  - Monday, August 11 – 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  - Tuesday, August 12 – 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  - If none of these dates work for you, please reach out in advance to make other arrangements by emailing Hilary at secretary@doorcountyfair.com
  - Let’s keep check-in smooth and stress-free for everyone — thank you for helping us improve the exhibitor experience at the 2025 Door County Fair!
Volunteers Needed!
- We could use volunteers to help with Entry Day in the Junior Fair building, volunteers for project check-out, and other volunteers throughout the Fair. If you are interested, please let Candis know or contact Hilary, the Fair Secretary, at secretary@doorcountyfair.com.
Premium Books: The 2025 Door County Fair Premium Books is now available! Printed copies are available at the Extension Door County office, but an electronic version can be found on the Door County Fair website: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/1028/Exhibitors.
Judging Procedure:
- Check the Judging Schedule to know when judging for your entries will occur. Each department has different judging times, so be prepared!
- Proceed to the judging area in the Junior Fair Building. Judges will be at tables with signs. Pick up a number for the project department. When your number is called, turn it into the clerk when your exhibit is to be judged.
- Judging takes a few minutes per item per exhibitor. At times, there may be a wait for judging. Please be prepared to possibly wait for judging to occur.
Judging Schedule: There have been some changes/updates to the 2025 Door County Fair Judging Schedule. The updated schedule is available on the Door County Fair website: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/1028/Exhibitors.
- Days/Times for some Livestock shows and Junior Fair projects have changed - please be sure to check out the new Judging Schedule and plan accordingly!
  - Wednesday
    Junior Fair Static Projects Judging - check the full schedule here: https://co.door.wi.gov/1260/Judging-Schedule
    10:00 a.m. - Cultural Arts, School Exhibits, Seedlings
    11:00 a.m. - Plant & Soil Science, Flowers & Houseplants check-in
    12:00 p.m. - Photography, Foods & Nutrition, Clothing & Sewing, Knitting & Crocheting, Home Environment, Childr Development
    2:30 - Vet Science & Small Animals, Natural Sciences, Cloverbuds, Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical, Communications, Computers, Youth Leadership, Health, Social & Political Sciences
  - Thursday:
    9:00 a.m. - Horse Pleasure Show
    3:00 p.m. - Beef Show
    6:00 p.m. - Swine Show
  - Friday
    8:30 a.m. - Dairy Show
    9:00 a.m.- Junior Fair Rabbit Breed Show
    10:00 a.m. - Junior Fair Rabbit Showmanship
    11:00 a.m. (at earliest) - Open Class Rabbit Breed Show (to follow Junior Fair Rabbit Breed Show)
    6:00 p.m. - Sheep/Goat Show
  - Saturday
    8:00 a.m. - Junior Fair Poultry Breed Show
    8:00 a.m. - Open Class Poultry Breed Show
    11:00 a.m. (at earliest) - Junior Fair Poultry Showmanship (to follow Junior Fair Poultry Breed Show)
    6:00 - QMAS Auction
  - Sunday
    10:00 a.m. - Gymkhana Show
Removing Exhibits:
- All exhibits must remain on display until 4:00 PM Sunday, August 1. NO EXCEPTIONS. Early removal of exhibits will result in the forfeiture of fair premiums. Exhibit buildings close at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday.
- Exhibitors are responsible for removing their exhibits on Sunday between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. If you cannot be there to remove your exhibits, please ask a friend or another family member to do it for you.
- Exhibits remaining will be left in the building and can be picked up on Monday morning, 8:00-9:00 a.m. After that time, exhibits will be at the Extension Office in the Government Center. They will be kept for a week, and then disposed of.
IMPORTANT: Premise ID Registration and Renewal: If you are planning to exhibit animals at the Fair, be sure that you have a Premise ID. This is REQUIRED for all exhibitors of beef, dairy, sheep, swine, horse, poultry and goats.
- A Premise ID is completely free to obtain and is mandatory for all owners of livestock in Wisconsin. Premises registration allows for much faster traces when there is an outbreak of an animal disease or an animal-borne human disease.
- Visit https://wiid.org/premises-registration-renewal/ to obtain a Premise ID and for answers to additional questions.

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August 2025

Contents

Calendar of Events

4-H Enrollment Begins September 4th!

Scholarship and Key Award Presentation

4-H Dairy Bar

4-H Club Fair Admission Promo Codes

Door County Fair Updates