Cambridge, Ill— Local 4-H participants embrace the “learn by doing” philosophy, and the fair provides them with an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they’ve acquired during their time in 4-H. General projects will be judged on Saturday, June 15, prior to the fair’s opening. These projects span over 150 different areas, including sewing, cooking, horticulture, drones, woodworking, civics, rock collecting, rockets, visual arts, and more. Throughout the fair week, these projects will be on display in the Art Hall building. Additionally, the 4-H Dog Show will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m.
The fair opens to the public on Tuesday, June 18, and runs through Sunday, June 23. 4-H youth who raise beef, swine, sheep, goats, dairy, and poultry for their annual projects will have shows that the public can attend. The Henry County 4-H also operates a food stand, offering lemonade shakes, hamburgers, ribeye sandwiches, chips, candy, soda, and other items. Proceeds from the food stand support local 4-H clubs.
Below is the schedule of 4-H Shows:
- Saturday, June 15 (prior to the fair):
- 4-H General Projects Judging: 9-11 a.m.
- 4-H Dog Obedience & Showmanship: 2 p.m.
- Fair Opens Tues., June 18 - Sun., June 23, 2024
- 4-H Show & Food Stand Schedule:
- Tuesday, June 18:
- 4-H Food Stand open: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- General Projects on view in the Art Hall building
- No 4-H Shows
- Wednesday, June 19:
- 4-H Food Stand open: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- General Projects on view in the Art Hall building
- Bucket Calf Show: Noon
- Beef Exhibitor Games: 3 p.m.
- Master Showmanship: 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 20:
- 4-H Food Stand open: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- General Projects on view in the Art Hall building
- Swine Show: 8 a.m.
- Beef Show (steers and heifers): 9 a.m.
- Sheep Show (after swine show)
- Goat Show (after sheep show)
- Junior Livestock Auction: 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 21:
- 4-H Food Stand open: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- General Projects on view in the Art Hall building
- Horse Show: 9 a.m.
- Saturday, June 22:
- 4-H Food Stand open: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- General Projects on view in the Art Hall building
- Rabbit Show: 8 a.m.
- Poultry Show: 9 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 18:
For additional details about the Henry County Fair, please visit their website: www.henrycountyfairillinois.com
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