Full lineup for livestock shows

Fulton County 4-H Fair has a full slate of livestock competitions, culminating with an auction Friday, July 14.

The calendar includes multiple days of check-in time for various types of livestock:

Saturday, July 8

Swine, 7-10 p.m.

Sunday, July 9

Beef, feeder calf, dairy, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Poultry, noon to 2 p.m.

Sheep, 2-4 p.m.

Goats, 4-5 p.m.

Rabbits, 4-6 p.m.

For the next several days, livestock shows will take place at Hudkins Arena or in the animal respective barns:

Monday, July 10, poultry at 9 a.m., dairy at 9:30 a.m., and sheep at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 11, rabbits at 8 a.m. and beef at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 12, swine at 8 a.m.

Thursday, July 13, goats at 8:30 a.m.

The auction will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, July 14, at the Hudkins Arena. The sale order will be poultry, milk, beef, rabbits, sheep, goats and swine.

For more information, call the Purdue Extension office at (574) 223-3397.

Fulton County 4-H’ers reach 10-year mark

The following local students have been active in 4-H for 10 years:

Delaney Barkman, daughter of K.C. Riegle and Stacy Barkman, is a member of Woodrow Peppers and Sodbusters. “4-H has taught me a sense of responsibility, work ethic and how to pay attention to the financial part of it as well. I’ve learned that 4-H is more than just winning,” she said. Barkman’s favorite 4-H activity is battle of the barns, and her favorite projects are swine and cattle.

Austin Dague, son of Andrew and Janet Dague, is a member of Horse and Pony Club. When asked what 4-H has meant to him he said, “It gives me an opportunity to talk to old friends and meet new ones.” Dague’s favorite activities include the tractor pull and the farmer Olympics, and his favorite 4-H project is horse and pony.

Amanda Evers, daughter of Brian and Kandace Evers, is a member of Wayne Wide Awake Trophy Finders. “I have loved doing swine and goat shows. Learning about animal care and their behaviors has helped me grow as a person. 4-H has also helped me with scholarship opportunities for college,” she said “Helping with

FULTON COUNTY 4-H FAIR

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Fair Daily Events

7:00 p.m. Everett Smith Building

LIVE Animal Conservation Education

Friday, July 7th

Queen Contest RHS - 5:30 p.m.

Lawnmower RacesAmphitheater - 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 9th 5:30 p.m.

Vesper Service - Hudkins

FREE Ice Cream provided by Purdue Extension following Vespers 7 p.m. Honors NightHudkins Arena

Tuesday, July 11th

FREE PARKING!

Sponsored by 1st Source Bank

Wednesday, July 12th

FREE PARKING!

Sponsored by RTC Communications

Tuesday, July 11th

Tractor Pull

Amphitheater - 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 13th

Farmer Olympics

Amphitheater - 7 p.m.

Friday, July 14th

Livestock Auction - 5 p.m.

Champion Spotlight Sale - 7 p.m.

Antique Tractor Pull

Amphitheater - 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 15th

Swine Carcass Show

Hudkins Arena - 6 p.m.

Demolition Derby Amphitheater - 7 p.m.

Sunday 9th thru Thursday 13th

FREE PARKING

WITH CANNED GOOD DONATION fundraising programs, Christmas shopping with Junior Leaders and being the 2022 Junior Leader Ambassador.” Her favorite projects are goats, baked foods, made with a mix and junior leaders.

Marshall Finke, son of Matthew and Renell Finke, is a member of Burton Busy Bees. His favorite projects are beef and swine. When asked what 4-H has meant to him he said, “It has meant a great deal to me. I am grateful to have been able to participate in an organization that has helped me to grow and gain skills.” His favorite 4-H activities are shooting sports and going to the Conversation Club.

Evan Harsh, son of Matt and Stacey Harsh, is a member of Henry Hardy Farmers. His favorite projects are swine and bottle rockets. “What 4-H has meant to me has been the ability to carry on a family tradition of breeding, raising and showing show pigs. This is a tradition I hope to pass on to my children. This has allowed me a closer connection to my family, parents, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins,” he said. “It has also meant great relationships and memories with my 4-H friends that will last a lifetime.”

Sidney Haughs, daughter of Oscar and Christina Haughs, is a member of Woodrow Peppers and Sodbusters. Activities she enjoys during 4-H are pig wrestling and the demolition derby. Swine and scrapbooking are her favorite projects. “4-H is a place where I learned how to hold myself accountable and also where I learned that it is okay to make mistakes. It meant a lot to me because it wasn’t always about winning, it was about having fun,” Haughs said.

Luke Hunting, son of Joe and Chris Hunting, is a member of Woodrow Peppers and Sodbusters. When asked what 4-H has meant to him he said “I have enjoyed spending time with my family and working on projects. I have made friends and enjoyed the social time during the fair.” Showing his animals and eating the Lions Club ice cream is a favorite at the fair. His favorite projects are beef and swine.

Kyler Lowe, son of Joel and Angie Lowe, is a member of Liberty Leaders. His favorite projects are beef cattle and farm toy scene, and his favorite thing to do during fair week is hanging out with his friends. “4-H has taught me many life lessons, such as responsibility, working with others, the joy of winning and the agony of defeat,” Lowe said.

Grant Nelson, son of Jenny Nelson, is a member of the Newcastle Nifties. His favorite 4-H projects are beef and swine. Showing cattle and hogs are his favorite activities.

Hunter Shriver, son of Don and Bethany Shriver, is a member of Woodrow Peppers and Sodbusters. “4-H has been a great experience for me and my family. It has meant an opportunity to enhance my work ethic and developed quality animal care skills,” he said. Showing cattle and swine are his favorite activities, and beef cattle and swine are is his favorite 4-H projects.

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