The Kansas State Fair runs September 8th through the 17th. With so many different exhibits, shows and food items, the State Fair is sure to have something for everyone. Continue reading “Experience Kansas 4-H at the State Fair”
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The “4-H New Year”
The county fair is always a great showcase of our 4-H program. It is the “grand finale” of a busy summer full of 4-H activities. Through the exhibits and shows at the fair, the public is able to get a glimpse of the learning and hard work that our 4-H members have devoted to their projects this year. With all of the 4-H projects on display at the fair, I get to hear from many families who are interested in joining the program. Continue reading “The “4-H New Year””
Fidget Spinners: Friend or Foe
Summer has come to an end and school is back in session. The stores are lined with the usual bins of glue sticks and markers, but you may notice another item on the school supply shelves this year; fidget spinners. Continue reading “Fidget Spinners: Friend or Foe”
End of the 2017 Harvey County Fair
The 2017 Harvey County Fair has come to an end. As an Extension Agent, the fair brings months of planning and organizing for the five-day event.
Saturday is one of the busiest days of the fair. The majority of 4-H and Open class exhibits are checked in and judged on that day. This year, Saturday at the fair began before 7:00 AM and Continue reading “End of the 2017 Harvey County Fair”
4-H Foods and Livestock Auction
It is Harvey County Fair time! Since Friday, community members and 4-H families have gathered at the fair grounds for the 129th annual Harvey County Fair. The fair offers entertainment, educational exhibits, and delicious food. The five-day fair will come to an end on Tuesday, August 8th with a culminating event- the Champion Foods and Livestock Auction. Continue reading “4-H Foods and Livestock Auction”
Fairs Still Hold Purpose After Hundreds of Years
This year marks the 129th Harvey County Free Fair. Fairs have held for many more years, dating back to the late 1700’s in America. Hundreds of years later, we are still hosting a county fair every year. Some people might ask, has the fair outlived its original purpose? Continue reading “Fairs Still Hold Purpose After Hundreds of Years”
Who Will Kiss the Goat??
The Harvey County fair is August 4-8th. This year, the fair theme is “Heroes in the Heartland.” During the fair, 4-H Ambassadors will be hosting a fundraiser called “Kiss the Goat”.