4-H Events Kick Off Tuesday, July 30th at the Richland County Fair

Have you ever wondered what 4-H stands for?

The name represents four personal development areas of focus: head, heart, hands, and health.

Through hands on experience and by practicing the 4-H slogan, “Learning by doing,” 4-Hers learn skills that’ll remain with them throughout their lives: decision making skills, leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, community concern and responsibility.

For most 4-H families the annual county fair is the highlight of the summer. It’s the opportunity for 4-Hers to show off what they’ve worked so hard on throughout the past year. It’s a time when families come together to support one another and their community.

This year’s event promises to be an exciting time for participants and spectators alike.

4-H Calendar of Events

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Indoor Interview Exhibit Judging

12:00 – Deadline for all 4-H Horse Entries

3:00 p.m. – Ranch Horse, Trail, Driving (mini & standard), Speed Event Sidney Saddle Club Arena

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

8:30 a.m. – Judging of 4-H Horse Classes and Showmanship

11:30 a.m. – 4-H Food Booth Opens

12:00-3:00 p.m. – Entry of Hogs, Sheep, & Goats

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. –Entry of Beef & Dairy. Weighing of Market Beef

4:00 p.m. – Judging of Poultry

6:00 p.m. – Judging of Dogs, Cats, & Rabbits

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Weighing of Market Goat, Hog, & Sheep

Thursday, August 1, 2013

8:30 a.m. – 4-H Livestock Judging (swine, sheep, dairy, & goat)

5:00 p.m. – 4-H Market Beef Judging

Friday, August 2, 2013

8:00 a.m. – 4-H Showmanship (Sr. & Jr.)

11:00 a.m. – Overall Grand Champion Showmanship Contest (Sr. & Jr.)

4:00 p.m. – Trophy & Awards presentation

5:00 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Sale

Saturday, August 3, 2013

10:00 a.m. – Member & Alumni Obstacle Course

6:00 p.m. – Check out of 4-H Horse Exhibits

Sunday, August 4, 2013

7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Check out of all 4-H Exhibits, including Livestock

In addition to the above lineup, Livestock Chairman Keith Dynneson will be chairing a fundraiser for the Kelby Indergard Memorial Scholarship fund.

Kelby was born in May of 1995 to Kelly & Stacey (Letcher) Indergard, and was raised on their family ranch in McKenzie Co., ND. He was sadly and unexpectedly taken from them on January 12, 2013. Kelby was an active member of the Badlands Brushpoppers 4-H club and a standout in the state of ND in both academics and in the rodeo arena.

If you’d like information on donating to the Kelby Indergard Memorial Scholarship fund or on the fundraising events being held during the 4-H fair, contact Keith Dynneson at (406) 798-3661

For information on 4-H or 4-H events, please contact Administrative Assistant Patti Fjelstad at (406) 433-1206