Donations
Although much has changed due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, our desire to give our Junior Fair youth the fair experience they deserve has not. That is ultimately why our Senior Fair Board voted to continue with a modified Junior Fair exhibition this year. You can read more about this decision and the 2020 Franklin County Fair here. It is also important to note that this decision means we will be operating at a significant monetary loss without revenue from general fair admission or entry fees. Even so, we want to provide our Junior Fair participants the opportunity to exhibit the projects they have been planning for and working on all year.
This situation is unprecedented and we are calling on our community to help us support these incredible kids and honor their efforts!
We are a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Our mission is to ensure that during these uncertain times, we provide the best possible experience for our 4-H, Girl Scout and Scouts BSA participants who continue to invest in their projects even though so much has been taken from them this year.Read stories from past and present Junior Fair youth, like Cassie, to understand the lasting impact this experience has on its participants.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Whether you are a business or individual, you can help with a donation of any size in support of either the Junior Fair Fund or the Livestock Sale Fund. Where does your money go?Junior Fair Fund: Donations toward this fund support all Junior Fair youth, including non-livestock exhibitors. Donations to this fund support judging, ribbons and other show-related expenses.Livestock Sale Fund: Donations toward this fund will be compiled into a pool that will be distributed among livestock exhibitors as substitute for the traditional live auction. Your donations help exhibitors cover project expenses, fund future projects and any excess funds are typically put toward college savings. Interested in purchasing meat? If you are interested in purchasing an animal for your own consumption or for donation to the Mid Ohio Food Collective, get details here.DONATE ONLINE or MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "FRANKLIN COUNTY AG SOCIETY" and SEND VIA MAIL TO THE FAIR OFFICE AT P.O. Box 288, HILLIARD, OH 43026. (Please indicate which fund you are supporting on your check.)Thank you for your consideration and support during these challenging times! We are certainly all #InThisTogether for our Junior Fair Youth!