Updated 07/05/2021 - Exhibit check-in and check-out times extended. Please consider attending later to help us de-densify our crowd! Go to https://portercounty4h.org/2021fair for a complete listing of all fair-related 4-H information! The Porter County Agricultural Society (aka the Porter County Fair Board) is working hard in conjunction with local health officials and 4-H volunteers to … Continue reading Official Pre-Fair & Fair 4-H Schedule
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Liberty Sunsetters Meeting Minutes (June)
The Liberty Sunsetter’s met on Sunday, June 27th at Sunset Hill Farm Park. The meeting was called to order at 3pm, beginning with the American and 4-H pledges. Then, we went into the reports. Last month, we had our Firehouse Subs fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped out the club. Our day … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters Meeting Minutes (June)
Dairy Project Information
#1 Fair Entry needs to be completed and submitted by Friday June 25th. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to myself or the extension office and we will be happy to get them taken care of. This is important! If you do not complete Fair Entry and submit it you may … Continue reading Dairy Project Information
Celebration Sale Update
As you are getting your animals ready for the fair, we encourage you to get your buyers ready for the Celebration Sale! The easiest way is to simply thank your buyers from last year and remind them of the sale date and time. The buyer pool is changing and it is important that all participants … Continue reading Celebration Sale Update
FairEntry – due by June 25th
FairEntry will open June 11th for all K-12 Porter County 4-H members. Members' exhibits must be entered by June 25th! How Do You Complete the FairEntry Process? Go to http://bit.ly/PCFairEntry to download a step-by-step guide and find many other tip sheets to help you prepare for the FairEntry process and the Porter County Fair! What is … Continue reading FairEntry – due by June 25th
2021 4-H Building Watch
The following is the 4-H Building Watch Schedule at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Club leaders and their members volunteer their time to be sure projects don't get bothered, answer questions for the public about the displays, promote 4-H to potential members, etc. Thursday, July 22: 12:00 noon-9:00 p.m.Morgan Hustling HoosiersMorgan Sodbusters Friday, July 23: 10:00 … Continue reading 2021 4-H Building Watch
Sheep Carcass – Limited Processing Spots
Due to the limited amount of lambs that Hanford Packing will be able to process there are only two spots left for regular sheep carcass class. If more than two are registered at fair time, we will have a lottery to draw for the two spots. Other lambs will still be able to participate in … Continue reading Sheep Carcass – Limited Processing Spots
4-H Animal ID – Due May 15th
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Mini), Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, Pigeons, Poultry, and Rabbits will submit paperwork. Members of these projects will be receiving information in the mail soon. That information is also available at http://bit.ly/2021ANIMALid. It is the responsibility … Continue reading 4-H Animal ID – Due May 15th
Goat/Mini Goat Workshop
Hi Goat & Mini Goat project members! We are having an informational Goat Workshop on April 17th at the Morgan Township Fire Department! Because of COVID restrictions, I have broken it down into 3 Sessions (9-10) (10:30-11:30) & (12-1). I have a Sign up Genius for you to pick and choose which slot you'd like … Continue reading Goat/Mini Goat Workshop
Dairy Project -Update
Hey, dairy kids! Our Dairy Feeder Steer weigh-in will be on Saturday, May 1 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Rabbit Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Make note of this update. Our 4-H Dairy Show at the Fair will NOT be on Thursday morning, but WILL be on Tuesday evening. Make a note … Continue reading Dairy Project -Update
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