Clatsop County Fair 2014

The Clatsop County Fair starts Tuesday!

 The first fair held in Clatsop County was is 1905 in conjunction with Regatta.

and

4-H began in the late 1800's

We have decorated our stalls with our club, Melville Livestock.

We have turned in all our paperwork and Jameson has received his show number.

Tomorrow, Monday, we will load Kody (Market and Showmanship) and Ruby (Breeding) and head out to the fairgrounds where they will live for the next week. 

Us too.

So many kids and their parents have put in countless hours to prepare for this week.

Feeding, bonding, washing, learning about breeds for their animals.

I think one of the biggest misconceptions about 4-H and fair is that it's all about livestock. 

While livestock is a big part of it there is so much more.

Kids learn about growing food, canning and sewing.

There are Lego and Robotic clubs and fashion shows.

 There are shooting clubs where the kids learn gun safety and compete in trap shooting.

This event has started already and ribbons have been awarded.

Baylee here is the Junior Champion Sportsman for 2014.

Way to go Baylee!

Kids participate in giving back to their community with food drives.

There are camps and lock-ins.

Retreats and conferences.

Kids learn how to write letters and speak in front of people.

In 4h there is something for all age groups.

From kindergarten on.

Kids from K-3 can participate in clubs called Cloverbuds

They are able to show small pocket pets like chickens, rabbits and cavy's (guinea pigs)

Madalyn isn't showing in fair this year, but here she is with her hen Lucy.

The value of 4-H reaches far beyond raising animals to auction.

In 4-H you forge lifelong friendship as you watch livestock shows to learn how to show your animal.

Kids learn life skills, dedication and hardwork.

They learn how to budget and keep track of costs associated with raising animals.

They learn how to let go of animals they worked so hard to raise when they are sold at auction.

I am sure by Saturday night there will be some tearful exhausted kiddos.

There will also be some exhausted mommas and daddy's who will help clean up on Sunday put everything away and start preparing for next year.

Jameson is a 3rd generation county fair participant and the first to show goats.

His Papa Moo showed showed steers, heifers, pigs and dairy heifers.

His daddy showed steers, dairy heifers, beef heifers and lambs.

They are my three of my favorite 4-Her's .

So, come see all the precious kids at the fair.

Take a walk around the exhibit hall, livestock and horse barn.

Enjoy some of the fun entertainment from Maddox dancers and the talent show.

Eat your weight in corndogs, elephant ears and the pies baked my those church women.

Check out the Farmhouse Funk sale in the old dairy barn.
The always popular carnival will be there!

Stop and talk to the kids and ask them about their animals and projects.

They have prepared for and are waiting for your questions.

Fair opens Tuesday at 10 am.

Benny The Beaver  will be there on Friday

Beef BBQ hosted by 4-H and Clatsop County Livestock Association is Saturday from

2-530.

Auction starts at 6:00 pm where you can see the kids all spiffed up proud to sell the animals they worked so hard raising.

Maybe you will even purchase one!

We are in the market for a pig to fill our freezer!

There is something fun for everyone!

Check out the CC Fair Facebook page to see what is on tap for the coming week!

Great luck to all the fair participants this year!

Blessed is me....