Seq. Co. OSU Ext. Office upcoming events

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August 19, 2025

Leader Lesson – Family Consumer Sciences will have a co-parenting class on Aug. 20, hosted by Cherokee Nation.

Sequoyah County Fair – The Sequoyah County Fair has been set for September 3-6. Exhibits can be dropped off on Sept. 3 and food perishables on Sept. 4, followed by a 4-H Food Showdown. A Dutch oven showdown and indoor judging for fair exhibits will be held on Sept. 5. A Cupcake Wars Livestock Show will also be held on Sept. 6. Note: The Tulsa State Fair indoor judging will take place on Sept. 23.

Archery Coach – The Seq. Co. OSU Extension is in need of an archery coach. If interested, call the office at 918-7754838.

4-H Banquet – A record book workshop will be held on Oct. 6. Record books are due no later than 12 p.m. on Oct. 13. The county 4-H banquet will then be held on Nov. 6.

The Sequoyah County Extension Office is located at 120 E. Chickasaw, Ste. 107, Sallisaw. For more info, call 918775-4838.

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