4-H Round Up at the Clinton County Fair

           What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Fair”?  Many will think of Cotton Candy, Farris Wheels and carnival games, but a 4-H Member will think of so much more!  The first picture to enter their minds may be of winning a first place ribbon with their project.  They may remember hanging out in the barns with their friends or they may think of the hours they spend working in the 4-H food booth.  No matter what picture comes to their mind, most Clinton County 4-H members look forward to the Clinton County Fair all year long.

Clinton County 4-H Round Up will be held at the Clinton County Fair, August 4-11, 2012.  Members have been involved in 4-H clubs and have worked on their projects all year long leading up to this time when they get to exhibit them and compete with other 4-H members.  If you walk through the barns and buildings at the Fair, you will see projects in the areas of horticulture, science, crafts, livestock, horses, technology and much more.  This is the chance for 4-H members to show off a year’s worth of hard work and dedication.

This year will be a little extra special as we celebrate the Pennsylvania 4-H Centennial.  There are all kinds of events planned to celebrate this special occasion as well as the accomplishments of 4-H members and the support of 4-H volunteers.  During the fair’s opening ceremonies, some 4-H history will be shared as well as the recognition of 4-H members throughout the years.  On Wednesday, August 8^th, Oreo games will be held at the Auxiliary Stage as a fun way to share the 4-H Centennial with the Centennial of Oreo and Weis Markets.  A line dance will follow this event in the 4-H building.  Thursday morning will kick off with a special breakfast for 4-H members and a scavenger hunt will be held for all children at noon meeting at the 4-H Food Booth.  The 4-H picnic will be held that evening with a special birthday cake for Pennsylvania 4-H.  Horse and livestock shows will be held daily throughout the week and the 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale will be held on Saturday, August 11^th beginning at 6pm.  A livestock buyer’s dinner will be held at 4pm prior to the livestock sale.  The 4-H Food Booth will be open all week from 8am-5:30pm.  Stop by to enjoy homemade sloppy joes, grilled chicken sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, veggies and dip and all of your favorite concession treats! It will be a very busy week with many opportunities to support the 4-H youth of Clinton County. 

The Clinton County Fair is a great visit for all ages.  There are many educational events for the children and entertainment for everyone.  The events mentioned above are only a small portion of what is offered throughout fair week.  If you’ve never been to the Clinton County Fair, you will definitely want to pencil in some time to head out this week because it just might be the best one yet!