Dear Junior Leaders: Thanks to all who helped out around the fair this year. Your volunteerism truly made a difference to 4-H members, families, volunteers, and staff!! And I commend you on all the hard work you put into fair time… doing your exhibits, helping others, and being a spokesperson for 4-H when interacting with … Continue reading Jr. Leader Update – Portfolio Deadline
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2021 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
**Bookmark this page. More information may be added as fair season unfolds.** Looking for non-4-H fair information? Go to https://www.portercountyfair.com. More 4-H Fun in 2021!Following are all the answers to questions you didn’t even know you had! Your Porter County 4-H staff is here to help make your fair experience as smooth as possible. After … Continue reading 2021 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
Porter County Fair Sheep Check-in and Weigh-in
Please do not check sheep in at the fair until Saturday, July 24 after 12:00 pm. Weigh-in will be Sunday, July 25 from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Questions: Troy Haman, hamanhth@hotmail.com, 405-4899
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
Dairy Workshop and Barn Set Up
We will have a Dairy Workshop, mainly for first year members to practice in the Show Arena. Although all members are welcome to attend. It will be Tuesday, June 29 at 5:00 PM in the Show Arena at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Barn Set Up for Dairy project members is on July 10. It starts … Continue reading Dairy Workshop and Barn Set Up
BBQ Workshop
There will be a BBQ Workshop on Sunday, June 27 @ 5:00 PM at the Dr. Jeff Weitzel residence. The workshop will take place outside at his address, 15 S 100 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385. Feel free to bring a charcoal grill and items to grill. Dr. Jeff Weitzel drjeffweitzel@gmail.com 219-508-9716
Vet Science Workshop
There will be a Workshop for Vet Science members on Sunday, June 27 at 1:00 PM. It will take place at the Porter County Pet Clinic, 1699 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Jeff Weitzel drjeffweitzel@gmail.com 219-508-9716
Lego Workshop- June 21
There will be a Lego Workshop on Monday, June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Buggy Wheel Pavilion at the Porter County Fairgrounds. There are 12 bags of Legos to give away plus base plates. Members must attend a workshop to get their name in the box. If you need rules and record sheets, e-mail … Continue reading Lego Workshop- June 21
June Culver Days for Dairy Project
Just a reminder that June 19th and 20th are our June Culver dates. This year's program will be done at the Portage location from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm both days. There will be a calf provided by Bentley. Huge thank you for that. June is National Dairy month; Culver's has always been wonderful at … Continue reading June Culver Days for Dairy Project
Fashion Review Workshop for all participants
There will be a fashion review workshop on July 14 from 6:30-8 at the Porter County Expo Center. Anyone planning to participate is strongly encouraged to attend. You will have the opportunity to practice on stage, and we will have a hair stylist as a guest to share tips. If you have special shoes that … Continue reading Fashion Review Workshop for all participants
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