*NEWS*
2012 Calendar is now available and can be viewed and printed here >>
The journal form needed to complete the journaling portion of the poultry project is available on the "Download & Print" page of this website. Also check out the new printable instructions for making a compost bin out of 4 old tires!
*EXCITING new fundraiser for this year!
Sue is getting the final paperwork nailed down but we are excited to announce that we will have a COMMERCIAL BOOTH in building A selling the Wakarusa Dime Store's Jumbo Jelly Beans! The booth needs to be staffed from 10am-10pm during fair week. We will need parent involvement during fair week to help make this a success! See Lee & Rachel Maurer for more details on the sign up for your time slot.
Club Meetings
When: second monday of the month January-October
Where: on the fairgrounds in the Home & Family Arts Building
To join our club, contact the Elkhart County 4-H Extension office at 574-533-0554 Purdue Extension-Elkhart County
We have learning activities throughout the year including farm tours, a tour of Chore Time Brock and guest speakers.
FUN EVENTS at the Poultry Barn throughout fair week!
- poultry games
- BBQ contest, we have a 4-H'er class where any 4-H'er can participate, as well as an Open class for anyone to enter.
- showmanship
- chicken fly-off
- chicken imitation and crowing contest, open to all!
For more information about Elkhart County's 4-H programs click on the following link
Elkhart County 4-H Programs
For more information about the fair and year-round activities at the fairgrounds click on the following link
Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds