K-State Extension - Barber County

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🇺🇸✨ Join us for Stars, Stripes, and Crafts! ✨🇺🇸Red, White, Blue, and 4-H Too! Celebrating 250 Years of America!Create a ...
07/14/2026

🇺🇸✨ Join us for Stars, Stripes, and Crafts! ✨🇺🇸

Red, White, Blue, and 4-H Too! Celebrating 250 Years of America!

Create a patriotic craft and celebrate our nation’s history with us at one of two locations:

📍 Lincoln Library, Medicine Lodge — 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Kiowa District Healthcare Manor — 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

This activity’s project will be entered in the Barber County Fair. Projects may be picked up on July 26 by 4:30 p.m. or on July 28 at the Extension Office.

We look forward to crafting and celebrating with you!

Registration Link : https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56hKdTraknSC4Gq

Open Class Exhibitors – Need Help Entering the Barber County Fair?We're here to help!📍 Barber County Extension OfficeJen...
07/13/2026

Open Class Exhibitors – Need Help Entering the Barber County Fair?

We're here to help!

📍 Barber County Extension Office
Jennifer will be available to assist with Open Class online entries on July 13 & 14.

📍 Kiowa Public Library
Jamie is also available during regular library hours to help with online entries.

If you have questions or need assistance navigating FairEntry, don't hesitate to contact the Barber County Extension Office. We're happy to help make the entry process quick and easy so you're ready for fair week!

We look forward to seeing your exhibits at the 2026 Barber County Fair!

Here's a preview of this year's banners. Join us at the Barber County Fair July 23-26 to see who receives these. Thank...
07/08/2026

Here's a preview of this year's banners. Join us at the Barber County Fair July 23-26 to see who receives these. Thank you to Stock Signs & Designs for custom designing our banners.

07/07/2026

In 4-H, most exhibits are judged using the Danish Ribbon System. Ribbons indicate if the exhibit has met or exceeded the standard expectations, ribbons can also indicate if improvement is needed. This feedback is important for the 4-H member so they can continue to learn and improve within the project.

Last Call for Fair T-Shirts! These will be $10 each. They need to be ordered by Noon on Wednesday. Please call 620-88...
07/06/2026

Last Call for Fair T-Shirts!

These will be $10 each. They need to be ordered by Noon on Wednesday. Please call 620-886-3971 to order or comment below. 4-H Members will turn in their shirt sizes to the club leaders. 4-H parents may also be included on that list.

Barber County Fair Board provides these for 4-H and FFA Members. They order only what is preordered. The color is Heathered Red with white printing.

4-H and FFA Fair Pre-Entry Deadline is July 7!Because FairEntry is connected to 4-H Online, all current 4-H member infor...
07/06/2026

4-H and FFA Fair Pre-Entry Deadline is July 7!

Because FairEntry is connected to 4-H Online, all current 4-H member information is already loaded into the system.

Enter here: https://barbercounty.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23700

Important reminders:
✅ All exhibitors (4-H, FFA, and Open Class) may complete pre-entries online.
✅ 4-H and FFA exhibitors are required to enter online.
✅ Fashion R***e entry forms are still required in addition to completing your online entries.
✅ Pre-entry cards will be printed for you—no more handwritten entry cards!
✅ Families can view all of their entries on one convenient screen.
✅ After judging is complete, results will be made available online.

Helpful Resources
4-H Members (can enter any department or designate projects as FFA):
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/4HMemberGuide

FFA Members (not also enrolled in 4-H) and Open Class Exhibitors:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/FFAOpenClass

Need help entering? We're here to help!
📍 Extension Office
Jennifer will be available to assist Open Class exhibitors with online entries on July 13 & 14.
📍 Kiowa Public Library
Jamie is available during regular library hours to help with entries.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact the Barber County Extension Office. We're happy to help make your fair entry process as smooth as possible!

Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the generations of men and women who have served our country and stre...
07/04/2026

Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the generations of men and women who have served our country and strengthened our communities.

Whether you're attending a parade, gathering with family and friends, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or watching fireworks, we hope you have a safe and memorable Fourth of July.

As you celebrate, remember to:
☑️ Leave fireworks to responsible users and follow local safety guidelines.
☑️ Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby when using fireworks or grilling.
☑️ Stay hydrated and take breaks from the heat.
☑️ Help keep pets safe and comfortable, as fireworks can be stressful for animals.

From all of us at K-State Extension – Barber County, have a safe, happy, and patriotic Independence Day!

Office Closed – Friday, July 3, 2026The K-State Extension – Barber County Office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026,...
07/03/2026

Office Closed – Friday, July 3, 2026

The K-State Extension – Barber County Office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

We will reopen with normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!

07/03/2026

🧱🔧 Building Today, Designing Tomorrow! 🔧🧱
4-H members put their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to work in the Building Block Engineering project. Through designing and constructing detailed models, youth explore concepts that connect directly to future careers in architecture, design, construction, and engineering.

A reminder that only Dioramas that are original designs are eligible for the Kansas State Fair, highlighting the importance of creativity and innovation in this project area.

Congratulations to our top exhibitors:
🏆 Senior Champion Madisyn, whose exhibit was selected as Grand Champion
🏆 Junior Champion Blaine, whose exhibit earned Reserve Grand Champion

While this department of the Barber County Fair is judged early, all exhibits will be on display in Hardtner July 23–26, so be sure to stop by and see the impressive work of these talented 4-H members.
These young builders are developing skills that can help shape the communities and structures of tomorrow. Great work to all of our 4-H members who participated!

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