And just like that the Goodhue County Fair has come and gone for another year. With 530 exhibitors, over 900 livestock stalled and 1,400 static projects the fair was very alive. It is always a good feeling when the doors open for general project judging on Monday. 4-Hers and their families filled the building with projects and excitement. On Tuesday, the livestock rolled in and the fairgrounds came to life. 4-Hers could be seen checking animals in, hanging out with their friends, showing poultry, and talking with industry professionals during their livestock interviews. Wednesday was packed full! While the sheep show was taking place in the show arena, local daycares were stopping by interacting with the animals and checking out the 4-H booth. The day ended in the show arena with the beef show. Thursday morning came and the pig barn was hyped up getting ready for the show! The meat goat exhibitors wrapped up the day with their show. It was a busy Friday morning with both the Dairy Cattle and Rabbit shows and it kept rolling with the Dairy Goat show, Lamb Lead, and Goat Costume Contest later in the afternoon. The annual Livestock Auction took place on Saturday, and it was truly amazing to watch the community come out to support our livestock exhibitors. Goodhue County Arts In members could be found under the white tent putting on a great show throughout the week. 4-H would like to say thank you to everyone who made this year a success. We truly appreciate all of the volunteers, families, and kids who worked for this week all year and made it a success!
With more than 175 screened adult volunteers, 700+ 4-H members and 18 4-H clubs across the county, Goodhue County is ranked one of the largest 4-H programs in Minnesota. To find out more information about 4-H, or to locate a 4-H club in your area, please visit the 4-H website at extension.umn.edu/local/goodhue, or contact the Goodhue County 4-H Extension Educator, Aly Kloeckner, at the Goodhue County Extension Office at (651) 385-3100 or schw1348@umn.edu
