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The Outstanding Exhibitor Contest

Important 2025 Details:

  • Project books WILL be graded at Skillathon and REQUIRED to be turned in by end of day on September 26, 2025. 
  • Exhibitors are required to complete ALL components of the Outstanding Exhibitor Contest. 
  • Outstanding Exhibitor Contestants must complete a Wayne County Skillathon for each species they are participating. 
  • Outstanding Horse Exhibitors forms are due at check-in at the fair.

Important 2025 Dates

  • July 8, 2025 - Outstanding Exhibitor Exam. 5-9 pm at the Event Center - Wayne County Fairgrounds.
  • July 9, 2025- Skillathon Interview Judging - must complete a Wayne County Skillathon
  • August 1st - deadline to submit Jr. Fair Entries - don't forget to make an entry in your respective animal/livestock species Outstanding Exhibitor Contests.
  • August 5, 2025 - Outstanding Exhibitor Exam. 5-9 pm at the Event Center - Wayne County Fairgrounds.
  • August 6, 2025 - Skillathon Interview Judging - must complete a Wayne County Skillathon
  • Bonus Points Due By 4:30 pm September 1st - submit any requests for bonus points online

  • NEW FOR 2025 - Outstanding Exhibitors MUST turn in their completed record book for each species by the end of day on September 26, 2025 - If exhibitors do NOT turn in a project book, they will be disqualified from the contest. 

  • November 13, 2025 - Outstanding Exhibitor Awards presented at 4-H Recognition Banquet

*Posters will not be a requirement for 2025*

*Project books WILL be graded at Skillathon Interview Judging. Also, OE Project Books are REQUIRED to be completed and turned by end of day on September 26, 2025.*

*Ohio State Fair Skillathon points will not be accepted. Youth must attend the Wayne County Skillathon Interview Judging*

IF youth cannot attend either the July 9 or August 6 Wayne County Skillathon Interview judging dates. Contact the Extension Office to schedule an interview for another time.

All interviews MUST be completed before August 6.

IF youth cannot attend either date for OEE (Outstanding Exhibitor Exams). Contact the Extension Office to schedule a time to take the test.

All testing MUST be completed between July 8 - August 5. 

UPDATED: 2025 Outstanding Exhibitor Criteria