4-H FairEntry Office Hours Tuesday, June 30, 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Need help for the 4-H Fair this year? Pop into office hours for help navigating the process. Can't make the office hours? Call or email the office and we'll answer your questions or schedule a time to go over the enrollment in person.Save yourself some time and frustration and use a desktop or laptop computer instead of using a phone or tablet to access FairEntry. Mobile devices can work, but are prone to more glitches. If you are registering animals please be prepared to provide basic identifying info for each animals including breed, birthdate, name, and any ear tag or RFID numbers.Zoom for June 18:Sara Wagner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Fair Entry Registration Office HoursTime: Jun 18, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99668991222?pwd=9PPFLURW...Meeting ID: 996 6899 1222Passcode: 522543---One tap mobile+16465189805,,99668991222# US (New York)+16468769923,,99668991222# US (New York)---Join by SIP• 99668991222@zoomcrc.comPasscode: 522543Join instructionshttps://cornell.zoom.us/meetings/99668991222/invit...Zoom for June 30:Sara Wagner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Fair Entry Registration Office Hours Time: Jun 30, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/97679602909?pwd=bA7S9QGkdK92b6OBma4vVpTSQRNodb.1Meeting ID: 976 7960 2909Passcode: 235598---One tap mobile+16468769923,,97679602909# US (New York)+16465189805,,97679602909# US (New York)---Join by SIP• 97679602909@zoomcrc.comPasscode: 235598Join instructionshttps://cornell.zoom.us/meetings/97679602909/invitations?signature=8iZwIASGq1HfVKWAnQGA84SLnzv9hTOwEXyFj-7oeOY Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= 4-H Recycled Materials Banner Workshop Tuesday, June 30, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 Come and work on a banner that you can use at the 4-H Youth Fair this summer or as a decoration for your room or space! TONS of recycled and new materials are available to make a banner exactly as you envision it. Banners for the 4-H Youth Fair can help you meet the requirements of Herdsmanship by giving basic information about your project animal. This workshop is free but registration is requested.Register here for June 18: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Banner_Workshop_1_205Register Here for June 30:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Banner_Workshop_2_205Register Here for July 13:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Banner_Workshop_1-2_205 Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= Volunteer Tabling at the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm Owasco Farmers Market, 7198 Owasco Rd Under the Town Shelter, Auburn, NY 13021 Does your youth need to fulfill a fundraising or volunteer requirement for their 4-H year or for the Market Livestock Auction? Youth can table at the Owasco Farmer's Market to let the public know about the upcoming 4-H Youth Fair, the Market Livestock Auction, and the animal(s) they will be auctioning. Youth can fill a shift for each requirement that they are looking to fulfill. Youth may bring any materials they would like to advertise their market animals except bringing their animals to the market. Photos, posters, and videos are encouraged.First shift: 2:45-4:45Second shift 4:45-6:45An adult must be present for youth under 15 wanting to work the second shift as a 4-H educator may not be available to be present for the entire shift. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNYoUPH66D_8Lcod29FE-r1xTUlxSvOyoRGmEUU1JOYBh2OQ/viewform?usp=header ========================================= Wild Edibles Workshop Thursday, July 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Learn the basics of safe and ethical foraging wild edibles in Upstate New York. We will use a NYS 4-H approved curriculum that instructs on identifying, collecting, and preparing the flowers, leaves, fruits, and roots of local wild plants. We will not be working with mushrooms.This class is intended for youth 12 and older.The plants that will be available to identify and sample will be dependent on the time and location of the class. Plants may be available to sample, but eating the plants is not a requirement of the class. Adults are encouraged to attend with youth to learn safe foraging techniques. A legal guardian must sign a permission slip specific to this class for youth to attend.This clinic can be used for the non-agriculture workshop requirement for auction participants. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Wild_Edibles_205 ========================================= CLOSED for Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed for the Independence Day Holiday. ========================================= Volunteer Tabling at the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm Owasco Farmers Market, 7198 Owasco Rd Under the Town Shelter, Auburn, NY 13021 Does your youth need to fulfill a fundraising or volunteer requirement for their 4-H year or for the Market Livestock Auction? Youth can table at the Owasco Farmer's Market to let the public know about the upcoming 4-H Youth Fair, the Market Livestock Auction, and the animal(s) they will be auctioning. Youth can fill a shift for each requirement that they are looking to fulfill. Youth may bring any materials they would like to advertise their market animals except bringing their animals to the market. Photos, posters, and videos are encouraged.First shift: 2:45-4:45Second shift 4:45-6:45An adult must be present for youth under 15 wanting to work the second shift as a 4-H educator may not be available to be present for the entire shift. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNYoUPH66D_8Lcod29FE-r1xTUlxSvOyoRGmEUU1JOYBh2OQ/viewform?usp=header ========================================= 4-H Recycled Materials Banner Workshop Monday, July 13, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 Come and work on a banner that you can use at the 4-H Youth Fair this summer or as a decoration for your room or space! TONS of recycled and new materials are available to make a banner exactly as you envision it. Banners for the 4-H Youth Fair can help you meet the requirements of Herdsmanship by giving basic information about your project animal. This workshop is free but registration is requested.Register here for June 18: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Banner_Workshop_1_205Register Here for June 30:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Banner_Workshop_2_205Register Here for July 13:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Banner_Workshop_1-2_205 Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= Volunteer Tabling at the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm Owasco Farmers Market, 7198 Owasco Rd Under the Town Shelter, Auburn, NY 13021 Does your youth need to fulfill a fundraising or volunteer requirement for their 4-H year or for the Market Livestock Auction? Youth can table at the Owasco Farmer's Market to let the public know about the upcoming 4-H Youth Fair, the Market Livestock Auction, and the animal(s) they will be auctioning. Youth can fill a shift for each requirement that they are looking to fulfill. Youth may bring any materials they would like to advertise their market animals except bringing their animals to the market. Photos, posters, and videos are encouraged.First shift: 2:45-4:45Second shift 4:45-6:45An adult must be present for youth under 15 wanting to work the second shift as a 4-H educator may not be available to be present for the entire shift. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNYoUPH66D_8Lcod29FE-r1xTUlxSvOyoRGmEUU1JOYBh2OQ/viewform?usp=header ========================================= 2026 4-H Dog Show Wednesday, July 22, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Finger Lakes Mall , 1579 Clark Street Road , Auburn, New York 13022 4-H youth and their dogs who have been attending dog obedience classes will exhibit their skills in obedience, rally, and grooming and handling. This is the first event of the 2026 4-H Youth Show.This event is open to the public, but dogs not registered to compete are not allowed. Ribbons will be awarded at the conclusion of the event. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= 2026 Market Poultry Show Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road (Rt. 38A across from Emerson Park, Owasco) , Auburn, New York 13021 Chickens, ducks, and turkeys to be auctioned at the 4th Annual Market Livestock Auction on July 31 will be evaluated at this event. Thinking of bidding on poultry at the auction? See them, hear the judge's evaluation, and meet the 4-Hers who raised them! The public is welcome at this event.Youth should be prepared for the show to begin at 1pm. Please wear dark-colored long pants, a white shirt or blouse, and close toed shoes. Alternatively, youth may wear a white lab-style coat Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of CCE Cayuga will be closed in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= CLOSED for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed for the Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= 4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest Weigh In Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Think that you can grow the biggest pumpkin? 4-H of Cayuga County would like to see you try! Youth under 18 years of age (4-H members and non-members) are invited to register now to join this contest to grow the biggest pumpkin. Weigh-in will be on Saturday, October 17, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 am (weigh in is promptly at 10:30 am) at the Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum in Auburn.  A winner will be named for heaviest pumpkin. Prizes to be determined.Please complete one registration for each participant. Registration fee includes 2 Big Max seedlings. Payment can be made by PayPal or in the office. Seeds may be picked up in the office, 248 Grant Avenue in Auburn, after registration fees are paid.Contest Rules:Participants must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2026.One pumpkin per participant may be entered in the contest.Pumpkins entered in the contest must be Big Max variety. They do not need to be grown from the seeds provided with the registration fee.Participants must provide the majority of the care for the pumpkin plant.Participants must make the majority of the decisions about plant care.Fertilizers and pesticides must be used safely, appropriately, and according to label directions.Participants should be ready to describe how the plant was cared for and why to the judges at the event.Participants are responsible for transporting pumpkins to the event.Pumpkins should be free of excess plant material and dirt.Circumference will be measured at the largest point.Judges decisions are final.Important Dates:Registration Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 or when seedlings are all claimedPumpkin Weigh-in: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum, Auburn NYGrowing Information:Here's a Fact Sheet on Growing Giant Pumpkins compiled by Frank Clarke. $5 for 4-H members, $10 for non-4-H Members Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= CLOSED for Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The CCE Cayuga offices will be closed in observance of the national Veterans Day holiday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The CCE-Cayuga offices will be closed in observance of the national Thanksgiving holiday! ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Friday, November 27, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The CCE-Cayuga offices will be closed in observance of the national Thanksgiving holiday! ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, December 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed for Christmas, from 12:00pm on Thursday 12/24 through 4:00pm on Friday, 12/256. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Friday, December 25, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed for Christmas, from 12:00pm on Thursday 12/24 through 4:00pm on Friday, 12/256. ========================================= CLOSED for the New Year's Holiday Thursday, December 31, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed 1/2 day on New Year's Even and all day on New Year's Holiday 1/1/26.  Happy New Year! ========================================= CLOSED for the New Year's Holiday Friday, January 1, 2027 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed 1/2 day on New Year's Even and all day on New Year's Holiday 1/1/26.  Happy New Year! =========================================