Interview judging will be used in non-animal departments at the fair. This includes Foods, Food Preservation, Cake Decorating, Entomology, Fiber Arts, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Miscellaneous, Photography, Pets, Space Tech, Shooting Sports, Visual Arts (Arts/Crafts), and Wildlife. This will allow the 4-Hers to learn from the judge why the exhibit was awarded the specific ribbon placing. […]
Just a reminder that all 4-H club banners and large woodworking projects (projects exceeding 36” in length, width, or depth) will need to be brought into Pottorf Hall on Monday, July 22 from 5:30-7:00pm. Please make these arrangements as soon as possible. Members delivering large items may sign up for a judging time Monday evening.
Cloverbuds are invited to bring 5 items to display at the Riley County Fair. Cloverbuds wishing to bring their pet, should do so on Tuesday, July 23 (see pg.7). Foods items should be brought to Pottorf Hall on Wednesday, July 24 (see pg. 6). All other Cloverbuds entries should be brought to Pottorf Hall on […]
All livestock will be checked in Thursday, July 25 from 8-11 am.
Pottorf Hall exhibits will be checked in at an information table located outside the northwest entrance. Please stop here first with all of your entries on Thursday, July 25. You can save yourself time by having entry cards completed, including your five digit exhibitor number (which changes every year), attached, and be ready to go. […]
If you or someone you know judges here in Riley County or across the state, this article might be worth reading. Fair judging is such a big piece of creating a positive experience for our young people during county fair time. www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/fairs/docs/Creating%20a%20Positive%20Judging%20Experience%202016.pdf
We will be moving to the Fairgrounds from July 22-30. We will reopen the office downtown on July 31.
Check your fair book first. If you can’t find the answer to your question, call the Extension Office at 785-537-6350. For your convenience keep this newsletter as a reference. If you need additional information check out the fair website; www.rileycountyfair.com
Vet Med ROCKS Summer Camp, set for August 2-6, is a series of day camps providing youth, ages fourth grade to pre-vet students, a hands-on and behind the scenes look at the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine. Vet Med ROCKS camp will consist of a full day of activities at Kansas State University College of […]
The Kansas Youth Leadership Forum (KYLF) and the Kansas Volunteer Forum will soon be on the 4-H CVent Registration System and ready for you and your 4-H members and volunteers to register in August. The Forums will be held November 23-24, 2019 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. KYLF is for youth ages 14-18 before January […]