2026 Highland County Jr Fair – Animal ID

To simplify the process and keep everything in one place, the Highland County Jr Fair is utilizing Animal ID through FairEntry. This system is designed to make identifying animals and completing fair entries more simple, efficient, and user-friendly for exhibitors and families.

FairEntry Link

All Animal ID entries must be completed at:https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23132

Animal ID Window

May 1 – June 15

Exhibitors must enter ALL animals they are considering bringing to the fair during this time.

If an animal is not entered during Animal ID, it will not be eligible to show
(Exception: Poultry and Market Rabbits, which will enter all there animal ID during the regular FairEntry period of July 1 – August 15)

How to Complete Animal ID

For each animal, exhibitors must:

• Enter the tag/ID number
• Upload required photos
• Complete all required fields

Under each exhibitor’s account, there will be a summary list of animals
Make sure every animal shows as “Complete” before June 15

Tag & ID Requirements

• Each species has different acceptable ID methods
• When entering a tag, read the description under the “Tag” field carefully for correct format

Additional Requirements (Some Species)

Certain species (such as horses and dogs) require:

• Uploading completed forms
• Additional documentation and photos

These must be uploaded in the “Files” section for that animal

Forms & Resources

Forms can be found at:https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/judging-schedules

Or visit the Highland County Jr Fair Facebook page for links to forms, instructions, and important dates.

Important Dates & In-Person Requirements

June 6 Schedule

7:00 – 10:00 AM (Fairgrounds):

• Tag Pick-Up & Purchase
  • EID tags for cattle and hogs ($5 each)
• Market Dairy Goats
  • Must be brought for third-party verification
• Production Lambs
  • Must be weighed for production class

8:00 – 10:00 AM (Bohrer’s Vet Services):

• Market Dairy Feeders
  • Must be brought for third-party verification

EID tags can also be purchased at the OSU Extension Office during normal business hours leading up to June 6

Important: All animals must still be entered in Animal ID by June 15 to be eligible to show.

Final Reminders

• Enter ALL animals you might bring (you can narrow down later)
• Double check that all animals show “Complete”
• All poultry and market rabbits will not complete animal ID until the later Fair entry date

• For family tagging complete the animal id under each exhibitor

• If you do not yet have your registration papers you can provide those during the FairEntry window
• Animal ID must be completed by June 15

Need Help?

• Instructional videos will be posted on the Highland County Jr Fair Facebook page
• Direct link to instruction video: https://youtu.be/FwOZTUamJTo
• Or call the OSU Extension Office: 937-393-1918