Youth look forward to Fulton County 4-H shows
LEWISTOWN — Ask a 4-H member their favorite part of being in 4-H and there is a pretty good chance they will tell you something about the “fair.” Their favorite memories may be about working in the food stand, earning a Best of Show or State Fair ribbon, hanging out with their 4-H friends while they wait to have their project judged, or showing their livestock. Both the stories and the learning opportunities are endless when it comes to the 4-H Shows.
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Through University of Illinois Extension, Fulton County 4-H members will be exhibiting their projects during three different events throughout the summer: General Show, Fulton County Fair (livestock shows), and 4-H Horse Show.
A large, one-day General Show will be held Saturday, July 9, starting at 10 a.m. at Cuba Junior-Senior High School, just south of Cuba. Examples of general projects judged at this event include foods, art, mechanical items, horticulture, and much more. The 4-H members spend time talking to a judge about their exhibit such as how they made it, what they learned, and goals for the future.
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Dog care and dog obedience projects are judged beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, July 25, at the fairgrounds in Lewistown.
4-H livestock shows are held in conjunction with the Fulton County Fair livestock shows, July 26, 27, and 28.
While they are held at the same location, the 4-H judging is a separate rating system.
The official 4-H Horse Show will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, at 9 a.m. at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown.
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The public is invited to visit these 4-H shows and see the wonderful work our Fulton County 4-H members have done. If you are a person who needs a reasonable accommodation to attend any of these events, contact the Extension office, 309-547-3711.
This article originally appeared on Canton Daily Ledger: Fulton County Youth look forward to 4-H shows
