4-H Country Ham Cure Day
4-H Country Ham Cure Day
In-PersonDon't miss this hands-on opportunity to explore food science, public speaking, and tradition! Deadline to Register: Friday, December 5, 2025
Last Revised: Nov 3rd, 2025
Event Description
Contact the Extension Office at 270-765-4121 or email jocelyn.kemp@uky.edu to register!
Deadline to Register: Friday, December 5, 2025
Cost: $75 (includes 2 hams – hams will stay at Hardin Co Extension Office until completion of project August 20, 2026) - Checks payable to "Hardin Co 4-H Council", cash, or card with processing fee. Payment accepted with complete registration paperwork at the Hardin County Extension office Mon-Fri 8-4:30 pm
Must be available these dates and times:
1/19/26 Cure Day 11 am- 2 pm
2/17/26 Speech Clinic 4:30-5:30 pm
3/31/26 Speech Practice 4:30 - 5:30 pm
4/16/26 Hardin County Speech and Demonstrations Contest 5:30 pm (possible to advance to Area Contest in Grayson Co. 5/5/26)
5/6/26 Ham Wash Day 4:30 - 5:30 pm
8/17/26 Contest Preparation 4:30 - 5:30 pm
8/20/26 KY State Fair- Country Ham Contest, must be available whole day (approved 4-H school absence)
Dates subject to change. If you cannot meet, you must reschedule with a 4-H Agent in order to meet your education requirement.
Requirements for 4-H age youth:
- Complete 6 hours of training with a certified livestock volunteer
- Give a 3–5 minute presentation at the KY State Fair 8/20/26. More details provided at time of registration.
- Failure to meet requirements results in forfeit of both hams and no refund
Winning hams will be displayed at the 2026 KY State Fair. Completion of this project makes you eligible for the Country Ham Scholarship (applications due July 2026)!
Don't miss this hands-on opportunity to explore food science, public speaking, and tradition!