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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, July 7, 2023
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Gear up for County Fair

Are you and your family prepared for the up-coming county fair? We can’t say this enough…ask if you have questions or if you are unsure about the judging days & times. A few helpful reminders before you head to the fair:
 Sign up for judging time slots! This can be done by calling the fair office at 920-929-3168.
 Double-check the day that your project is getting judged…there might be more than one day that you have to be present. No exceptions are made if you accidentally show up on the wrong judging day - https://www.fonddulaccountyfair.com/p/exhibitor-information.
 Make sure your entry tags are attached to the items getting judged before you show up to the fair.
 Keep the stubs from the entry tags in order to claim your items on the last day of the fair.
 Remind yourself and your family that the fair is about giving youth the opportunity to reflect on their progress over the past year and to share their experiences with the judge.
 Bring the camera and fun money.
Relax, enjoy yourself, and eat a tasty Cream Puff when you arrive at the fair!
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Small Animal Updates

Monday, July 10, 2023, 7:00 pm Showmanship Clinic - Fairgrounds Small Animal Barn
If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Karls at jaimekarls3@gmail.com.

Dairy Project Update

Dairy Fitting Contest-Deadline Extended to July 15th!
Don't miss out on the Dairy Fitting Contest on Wednesday of the county fair.  Due to the Jr Swine Show, the Fitting Contest has been moved to 1:00 pm, and will be done by the FDL Jr Holstein display area.  Prizes will be given to all that participate in the fitting contest!  To register, email Karla Stumpf at kstumpf1@new.rr.com by July 15th!
 2nd Annual Dress a Critter Contest-Friday of the Fair, 2 pm.
Sponsored by the Fond du Lac County Jr Holstein Association, the 2nd Annual "Dress a Critter Contest" is open to all species!  Critters will be judged and prizes given out.  Register by July 16th at estumpf17@outlook.com!
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Congratulations, Alyssandra!

We will be highlighting the 4-H graduates over the next several weeks! Please be sure if you are a 4-H member in grade 12 or grade 13 that you have filled out the graduation survey! The survey is a Google form to be filled out at: https://forms.gle/j6RxNZZzoXbmeKd86 

Sign up for Fair Food Stand Time Slots

Please call 920-929-3171 to reserve your time slots for the foods stands: Adult Leader Stand
Teen Leader Stand. There are still a lot of time slots open, especially in the Teen Leader Stand.
They are found on our website: https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/events-activities/ under 4-H Fundraising Events at the bottom of the page. 
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Fair Information

Please contact the Fair Office at office@fonddulaccountyfair.com or 920.929.3168 with any questions related to entries, schedules, admissions, or anything fair-related. Though extremely helpful, the Extension Office staff is not equipped to handle questions regarding fair rules, regulations, premium check questions policies, procedures, or schedules. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Fair Office opened Tuesday, June 6. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. 

CALL THE FAIR OFFICE TO SCHEDULE- 920-929-3168

Pre-fair judging: Thursday, July 13, 1-7 pm - Judging of Junior Class projects that are non-perishable: Knitting & Crocheting, Home Furnishing, Ceramics, Photography, Self-Determined, Leadership, Natural Sciences, Scale Models, Vet Sciences, Drawing and Painting, Arts and Crafts, Woodworking, and Computer Sciences.
View Judging times for Thursday Here
Pre-fair judging: Tuesday, July 18, 1-7 pm - Judging of perishable projects: Flowers and House Plants, Crops, Fruits, Vegetables, Food & Nutrition, and Cloverbud/Exploring.
View Judging Times for Tuesday Here 
*When viewing times be sure to have the correct tab at the bottom of the spreadsheet open! 

WEEKLY PARKING PASS

Please fill out this information to request a season parking pass for the 2023 Fond du Lac County Fair. Each pass will come with a specific spot on the grounds you will be assigned for the entire fair. A pass will be generated that MUST be on display in your vehicle to match the parking spot. The pass can be transferred between up to 2 vehicles as long as the license plates of those vehicles are registered with the Fair Office. You may pay for this pass in the Fair Office.

Last Day to Make Fair Tag Changes

Friday, July 7th is the last day to make changes to your entry tags.  Be sure to pick up your tags from the office and check them! 
Volunteers Needed in the Education Center & 
Moo-turnity Ward at the FDL County Fair
The Little Hands on the Farm activity in the Education Center and Moo-turnity Ward is looking for volunteers to help with the “farm chore” activities. If you are at least 11 years old and are interested in volunteering, you may sign up at: https://signup.com/go/Mzcnpsx. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Ries at aries@envisiongreaterfdl.com or call/text her at 920.322.2292. Hope to see you at the fair!
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July:
Pre-Fair Judging 
  • July 13, 1- 7 pm, FDL Co. Fairgrounds  
Pre-Fair Judging 
  • July 18, 1- 7 pm, FDL Co. Fairgrounds 
County Fair 
  • July 19-23, FDL Co. Fairgrounds 
4-H Graduation 
  • July 23, 2:00 pm, Fairgrounds Expo Building
August:
Cardboard Camp
  • August 1-3, 9 am- 12 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus 
State Fair
  • Aug 3, - Aug 13, Wisconsin State Fair Park: 640 S 84th St - West Allis, WI 53214
Art Camp
August 7-9, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Alto Fair 
  • August 9th & 10th   
Cloverbud Day Camp
  • August 16, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus 
LEGO Camp 
  • August 22-24, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus 
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