The 2023 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at https://bit.ly/2023PorterCo4HHandbook. It’s imperative that you get rid of all old editions of the handbook, as there have been numerous changes this year. All 4-H project areas that have State Fair eligibility have been updated by the Indiana 4-H Program. … Continue reading 2023 Porter County 4-H Handbook Available
Category: Porter County Fair
Fair Board Seeking Jr. Board Members
From our friends at the Porter County Agricultural Society (Fair Board)... Young people ages 18-25 (at the time of application) are invited to apply for a position as a junior member of the Fair Board. Applications are due by October 2nd, 2022 and interviews will take place the following week. For more information and to … Continue reading Fair Board Seeking Jr. Board Members
One Last Project Pick-up
There will be one last pick-up for leftover projects at the Fairgrounds, September 15, 6:30 -7:00 PM. It will be at the 4-H Building on the north side.
4-H Trophies & Thank you’s
Were you a recipient of a trophy at the Porter County Fair? Congratulations! All our trophies are made possible through the sponsorship of local community businesses, past 4-Hers, family members of present 4-Hers, 4-H Clubs and more. On the back of your trophy there should have been a thank you card taped to it with … Continue reading 4-H Trophies & Thank you’s
Did you miss exhibit pick-up?
Missed exhibit pick-up?First, check with your 4-H Club leader and see if they happened to have picked up your 4-H exhibit(s) for you. If not, pick it up at one of the following times: Wednesday, 8/3 - 7:00-7:30 am @ north end of 4-H Building (State Fair foods due)Saturday, 8/20 - 5:00-8:00 pm @ north … Continue reading Did you miss exhibit pick-up?
2022 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
Missed exhibit pick-up?First, check with your 4-H Club leader and see if they happened to have picked up your 4-H exhibit(s) for you. If not, pick it up at one of the following times: Wednesday, 8/3 - 7:00-7:30 am @ north end of 4-H Building (State Fair foods due)Saturday, 8/20 - 5:00-8:00 pm @ north … Continue reading 2022 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
A Call to Action for Prevention
Hub Coalition Porter County is conducting an anonymous parent survey that only takes 2-3 minutes to complete. The parent survey helps us understand the attitudes about alcohol use that affects the children in the community. Look for us at the County Fair in the Sheriff’s Department booth or take the survey online. According to the Indiana … Continue reading A Call to Action for Prevention
Sewing Project Information
Next Wednesday, July 13th, a Fashion Review workshop will be held at the Expo Center at 6:30 pm. This will be an opportunity to hear how the day will run and what to expect as well as an opportunity to practice modelling on stage. All those thinking about participating in Fashion Review are encouraged to … Continue reading Sewing Project Information
2022 FairEntry – due by June 27th
FairEntry will open soon for all K-12 Porter County 4-H members. Members’ exhibits must be entered by June 27th! (Please note that the deadline is typically June 25th but has been extended this year due to it falling on a weekend.)How Do You Complete the FairEntry Process? A step-by-step guide on the FairEntry process is available at … Continue reading 2022 FairEntry – due by June 27th
Reminder – Animal ID – Due May 16th
Last Minute Reminders - posted 5/13/22 We encourage you to complete your Animal ID before May 16th! Do not wait until the last minute, and do not worry! Our staff is here Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm to answer your questions and do our best to make sure you are successful in … Continue reading Reminder – Animal ID – Due May 16th