Plan to share in the fun and excitement of the fair by supporting our Rock County 4-H Fair exhibitors of all ages. There will be exciting competitions in animal and non-animal project areas throughout the week!

Take time to appreciate the amount of time and talent that exhibitors demonstrate in each of their entries.

Encourage exhibitors to be proud of their entries and display good sportsmanship!

Remind exhibitors to continue to take the best care of their animals by feeding, watering, and grooming the animals–even after judging is over!

Help the exhibitors remember when their shifts are in the barns and make sure they understand the importance of the cleanliness of the barns as well as answering questions that fairgoers have about the various species of animals that are represented.

Plan to attend judging, the meat animal sale, the grandstand shows, the rides, eat fair food and take time to talk to others and share experiences, and when possible–rest. The fair is six wonderful days, and at times, it can be exhausting–especially for the exhibitors!

Make memories and appreciate the opportunity to see and spend time with each other in person!

I’m looking forward to seeing and talking to you at the fair!

-Laura Vander Veen, Rock County 4-H Program Educator