Promotional graphic for Blaine County 4-H featuring five photos of youth participating in 4-H activities, including classroom learning, livestock showing at the Oklahoma State Fair, and a group photo. The images are arranged across a dark green background with large yellow text reading “BLAINE COUNTY 4-H” and white script text that says, “Come see what’s possible.”

October 2026 Edition

Address

212 N Weigle Ave

Watonga, OK 73772

Phone

(580) 623-5195

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Blaine County OSU Extension

Blaine County Team Spotlight

Welcoming Our New Blaine County Ag/4-H Educator, Rylee Glazier

Portrait of Rylee Glazier, Blaine County's Agriculture and 4-H Educator, standing in front of a brick wall.

Please join us in welcoming Rylee Glazier to the Blaine County Extension Office as our new Agriculture/4-H Educator!

Rylee is a fifth-generation farmer from Omega, Oklahoma, with a deep appreciation for agriculture and the communities it supports. Her background has instilled in her the values of hard work, responsibility, and service, and we're excited for her to bring those qualities to Blaine County.

As she begins her role, Rylee will be building the knowledge and relationships needed to best serve our county.

We encourage community members, producers, volunteers, and partners to stop by the office, introduce themselves, and help make her feel welcome.

We are thrilled to have Rylee join our team and look forward to the positive impact she'll have across Blaine County!

Celebrating Ally Fuqua's 1 Year Anniversary as Blaine County's FCS/4-H Educator

Oklahoma State Fair Success

Congratulations to our Blaine County 4-H members who represented our county at the Oklahoma State Fair!

Participation at the state fair is a significant achievement, and we commend each member for their commitment to learning, growing, and showcasing their talents. Whether earning a ribbon, placing in a class, or simply taking part in the experience, every exhibitor has represented Blaine County 4-H with excellence.

State Fair Exhibit & Ribbon Pickup Reminder:

All Oklahoma State Fair exhibits and ribbons have been returned to the Blaine County OSU Extension Office and are ready for pickup. Members may pick up their items Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please note that the Blaine County Courthouse doors close at 4:00 p.m., so plan accordingly if picking up items later in the day.

Again, congratulations to all of our exhibitors on a job well done!

Orange decorative cross with turquoise stones and silver accents displayed alongside a light blue Oklahoma State Fair ribbon awarded tenth place in a 4-H plastic craft competition.

Photo display titled “Painted by the Light” featuring four sunrise and sunset photographs, awarded third place at the Oklahoma State Fair 4-H competition.

Large paper Santa Claus craft displayed on a lattice exhibit wall, awarded a fourth-place ribbon at the Oklahoma State Fair 4-H competition.

First-place Oklahoma State Fair 4-H quilt featuring dog-print fabric and pink and turquoise patchwork blocks.

Pencil drawing of a horse’s head displayed at the Oklahoma State Fair 4-H exhibit, awarded a seventh-place ribbon.

Seventh-place Oklahoma State Fair 4-H photography exhibit featuring a sunrise landscape photograph titled “Sunrise in the Pasture.”

Fourth-place Oklahoma State Fair 4-H LEGO exhibit featuring a blue character model displayed in a glass case.

Fourth-place Oklahoma State Fair 4-H educational exhibit featuring a hand-drawn poster titled “Ella’s House.”

Ninth-place Oklahoma State Fair 4-H educational poster about short-term goals.

Fourth-place Oklahoma State Fair 4-H food and nutrition exhibit featuring homemade cookies displayed for judging.

Second-place Oklahoma State Fair 4-H sewing exhibit featuring a handmade floral dress displayed with construction notes and photos.

Third-place Oklahoma State Fair 4-H record book exhibit displayed in a blue binder.

Blaine County Oklahoma State Fair Exhibit Placings List 2026

4-H'ers Invited to Health and Wellness Discovery Day

Oklahoma 4-H’ers in sixth through 12th grade will have the opportunity to learn about health, wellness and career pathways during the Oklahoma 4-H Health and Wellness Discovery Day, scheduled for Nov. 7 at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa.

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Western-themed flyer for the Blaine County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held November 17, 2026, at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Foley Building. A brisket meal will be served at 6:00 p.m., followed by speakers and door prizes. Attendees are asked to RSVP by November 3 to 580-623-5195. The flyer features illustrations of a longhorn skull, cowboy hat, horseshoe, cowboy boots, and cacti on a tan parchment-style background.

To RSVP for the Cattlemen's dinner, please click here

Blaine County Extension closure notice stating that the office will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.

Promotional flyer for the Watonga Cheese Festival celebrating its 50th anniversary with the theme “Still Sharp After 50 Years” (1976-2026). The design features images of the Watonga water tower, a wedge of cheese, and historic downtown buildings in gold and navy colors. Event dates are listed as Friday, October 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The flyer highlights festival activities including vendors, kids' activities, a petting zoo, pedal tractor pull, inflatables, junior firefighters obstacle course, cheese tasting line, entertainment, cheese food contest, art show, quilt show, 5K Great Rat Race, and a parade. It also promotes the Plains Collective Art Festival featuring fashion shows, discussion panels, native art exhibitions and vendors, food demonstrations, a fry bread contest, native demonstration dancers, and a Sunday pow-wow at Watonga Legion Park. A banner at the bottom reads, “Join us for a weekend of tradition, culture, art, and community!” and includes contact information for volunteering and additional festival details.

2026 Holiday Bazaar

Join us for the 2026 Blaine County OHCE Holiday Bazaar & Santa's Village on December 5 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Foley Building, Blaine County Fairgrounds!

Christmas Shopping

Kids' Craft Workshops

Christmas Story Time

Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Local Crafters and Vendors

Want to be a vendor? Booth spaces are available for $30.

Application & payment deadline: November 13th

Vendor applications available through the QR code on the flyer below, visit https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nNJ2EYrgiQ, or apply in person at the Blaine County OSU Extension Office

Payments must be made in-office or mailed.

No online payments accepted!

Let's spread some Christmas cheer and make this year's Holiday Bazaar one to remember!

Promotional flyer for the 2026 Blaine County OHCE Holiday Bazaar and Santa’s Village. The festive design features red and green holiday colors, hanging Christmas ornaments, snowflakes, a snowman, and a reindeer illustration. The event is scheduled for December 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Foley Building, Blaine County Fairgrounds. The flyer highlights Santa’s Village activities, including craft workshops for children, Christmas story time, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It also advertises a craft show and invites crafters and vendors to reserve an 8-by-6-foot booth space for $30. Contact information and a QR code for booth registration are included. The bottom of the flyer notes that vendor applications are available through the Blaine County OSU Extension Office and that applications are due by November 13th.

"Through Your Lens" Photo Winner

September 2026

A rural gravel road stretches straight toward the horizon at sunset, bordered by fields of blooming yellow wildflowers. The sun sits low beneath scattered clouds, casting warm golden light across the Oklahoma countryside under a wide blue sky.

"Country Road"

Showcasing our September 2026 winner of the monthly Blaine County "Through Your Lens" photo contest. Photo by Sheila Barnes, taken Northwest of Watonga, OK.

Dates

to Remember

October 1-11: Tulsa State Fair

October 9: Oklahoma 4-H Junior Governor Program Registration Deadline

October 9-10: Watonga Cheese Festival

October 12: Columbus Day - Blaine County Courthouse and

Extension Office Closed

October 14: Watonga 4-H Club Meeting

October 14-16: West District Leadership Conference and Share the Fun

October 20: Okeene 4-H Club Meeting

October 28: 4-H Program Advisory Committee Meeting 6pm, Foley Building

November 3: RSVP deadline for Blaine County Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting

November 7: Oklahoma 4-H Junior Governor Program, Stillwater

November 7: Oklahoma 4-H Health and Wellness Discovery Day, Tulsa

November 11: Veteran's Day - Blaine County Courthouse and

Extension Office Closed

November 13: Vendor/Crafter Applications Due for Holiday Bazaar

November 17: Blaine County Cattlemen's Association Meeting

November 18: Blaine County Conservation District Free Groundwater and Bacteria Testing Event

November 26-27: Thanksgiving Holidays - Blaine County Courthouse and

Extension Office Closed

December 5: Holiday Bazaar & Santa's Village at the Foley Building

December 24-25: Christmas Holidays - Blaine County Courthouse and

Extension Office Closed

Legal Disclosures

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Rylee Glazier at (580) 623-5522 or rylee.glazier@okstate.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.

OSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify Employer.