State Fair 4-H Non-Livestock Guidebook

2022 4-H Project Judging Schedule (updated 6/8/22)

Part 1 -- 2022 General Information

Health Guidelines for Participants at Non-Livestock Project Judging

Considering the latest surge in COVID-19 infections in Franklin County, and in the interest of promoting informed decision-making, we share the following information with you. We are following CDC and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recommendations. These are especially important for the upcoming non-livestock project judging because it takes place indoors.

All 4-H members who have been selected to go to state fair non-livestock project judging need to self-monitor before departing for the state fair. If a 4-H member, volunteer, or anyone in their immediate household, has any of the symptoms listed in the chart below, you may not participate in state fair non-livestock project judging, unless the criteria outlined in the chart is met. Individuals who have any of the symptoms listed should get tested for COVID-19 and follow the instructions on the chart about staying at home. The stay-at-home criteria applies to the 4-H’er, volunteer, and everyone else in their household.

Cases and hospitalizations in Franklin County are spiking because of the highly contagious Omicron BA.5 variant. People should properly wear a mask while participating in 4-H activities and programs. If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness due to complications from COVID-19, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take additional precautions. Additional precautions include frequent hand washing, physically distancing, and staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. 

Thank you for your continued understanding and support as we work together to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all 4-H participants and families.

Information provided by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Franklin County Public Health, and Columbus Public Health.

2022 Summary of Changes