What is 4-H in Renville County? Our 4-H program has approximately 180 youth and 85 adult volunteers. There are 10 clubs located throughout the county. Each club meets at least six times a year; at their meetings there may be discussions on community service activities, fundraising, club projects, demonstrations, club business and also the possibility of a guest speaker. 4-H is a part of the University of Minnesota Extension. It is funded primarily through donations and our county-wide fundraisers which include the Renville County 4-H Golf Tournament (held in July) and the 4-H Snack Bar (held in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds during the county fair). 4-H members do more than just participate in the county fair. They also can participate at the club, regional, state and national level. In Renville County, 4-H members can participate in Foods Revue, Demonstration Day, livestock workshops, sewing workshops, camp, Citizenship Washington Focus, arts-in, share the fun, community pride projects, day camps, enrichment activities and more!! If you are interested in learning more about 4-H in Renville County, please contact the Extension Office at 320-523-3713 or 800-450-2522 or check out our website at www.extension.umn.edu/county/renville

What is 4-H in Renville County?

Our 4-H program has approximately 180 youth and 85 adult volunteers. There are 10 clubs located throughout the county. Each club meets at least six times a year; at their meetings there may be discussions on community service activities, fundraising, club projects, demonstrations, club business and also the possibility of a guest speaker.

4-H is a part of the University of Minnesota Extension. It is funded primarily through donations and our county-wide fundraisers which include the Renville County 4-H Golf Tournament (held in July) and the 4-H Snack Bar (held in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds during the county fair).

4-H members do more than just participate in the county fair. They also can participate at the club, regional, state and national level. In Renville County, 4-H members can participate in Foods Revue, Demonstration Day, livestock workshops, sewing workshops, camp, Citizenship Washington Focus, arts-in, share the fun, community pride projects, day camps, enrichment activities and more!!

If you are interested in learning more about 4-H in Renville County, please contact the Extension Office at 320-523-3713 or 800-450-2522 or check out our website at www.extension.umn.edu/county/renville

4H Fair Schedule

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

12-2pmEntry and weigh-in of all market and breeding hogs — Swine Barn

12-6 p.m.Entry of Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Llama, Goat, Poultry & Rabbit Exhibits – Show Arena

1 p.m.4-H Building Entry & Judging Begins

1-6 p.m.Horseless & Horse Related Exhibits Judged – 4-H Building

3 p.m.Pet and Cat Judging – 4-H Building

3 p.m.Weigh-in of Market Lambs – Sheep Barn

6 p.m.ALL ENTRIES IN PLACE IN 4-H BUILDING & LIVESTOCK BARNS

6:30 p.m.Livestock Demonstration – Show Arena

6:30 – 8 p.m.Livestock Interviews – Show Arena

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 – County Fair Officially Opens!

9 a.m.Horse Judging – Horse Arena

9:30 a.m.Dairy Judging – Show Arena

12:30pmSwine Judging – Show Arena

3:30 pmSheep Judging – Show Arena

4:30 p.m.Children’s Hour

5-8pm½ price milk – sponsored by the ADA – served by Dairy Princesses

7 p.m.Fashion Review – 4-H Building

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

8 a.m.Goat Judging - Show Arena

10 a.m.Poultry Judging – Show Arena

NoonRabbit Judging – Show Arena

2:30 p.m.Beef Judging – Show Arena

4:30 p.m.Children’s Hour – 4-H Building

4:30 p.m.Pictures of Champion 4-H Exhibitors – 4-H Building

7 p.m.Premier Showman Contest – Show Arena

9 p.m.STATE FAIR & STATE HORSE REGISTRATIONS DUE! – 4-H Building

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

9 a.m.Dog Judging – Show Arena

1 p.m.Horse “Fun Show” – Horse Arena

4:30 p.m.Children’s Hour – 4-H Building

8 p.m.STATE DOG SHOW REGISTRATIONS DUE! – 4-H Building

9:30 p.m.Dairy Released

10 p.m.Exhibits Released