Deep Fried at the State Fair

Check out this great story about our NC 4-H'ers. Below is the link on the ncagr.com website.

The 4-Her's are preparing for the upcoming State Fair

Deep Fried at the State Fair

Thanks to Shannon McCollum

Science Fair Workshop

You must register with the Extension Office by Wednesday 9/14 , 5 pm to attend the Science Fair Workshop. To register please call the office at (336) 372-5597 or e-mail amy_lucas@ncsu.edu. If you send and e-mail please include names and ages of participants.

NC State Fair

The NC State Fair is fast approaching and there are lots of opportunities that 4-H’ers can participate in at the State Fair.

http://www.ncstatefair.org/2011/index.htm

You can view the premium book online at: http://www.ncstatefair.org/2011/Competitions/HowToEnter.htm

For the Entry Deadlines - please refer to the Deadlines listed under each section. You must register online by September 23 this year. This is for everything so don’t miss this opportunity.

4-H Division IV - 4-H Competitions

http://www.ncstatefair.org/2011/Competitions/PremiumBook/2011DeptV.pdf

Please note that items must be brought to the State Fair – Educational Building by Monday NOON this year. This is a new time frame. We will be judging Tuesday October 11 beginning at 8:30 so we must have all items by NOON on Monday in order to organize them for judging. It would be very helpful for us if you can bring them as early as possible. We open on Wednesday October 5^th at 8:00 am. So please don’t wait til the last minute to bring them. We are even open on the weekend. Once we open on October 5^th – we stay open for entry drop off October 5 – October 10^th at NOON.

Listed are:

4-H Crafts

4-H Decorated Cakes

4-H Photography

4-H Entomology

4-H Hay Bale Decorating ( 1 per county)

September Clover News

The September edition of the Alleghany Clover News is now available.  Click here to view.


**Note - there is one correction - The 4-H Junior Day in Rowan County will be held on Sat. November 5th.  You must register by October 28th.**

Ashe 4-H Target Shooting Club

The next Ashe 4-H Target Shooting club meeting will be September 26th at the Wildlife Club in Laurel Springs at 6 pm.

The address for the club is 3250 Big Peak Creek Rd., Laurel Springs, NC.

Alleghany 4-Her's are invited to attend.

For more information contact the Extension Office.

Rowan County Open Horse Show

Rowan County Open Horse Show will be held October 15, 2011

English, Western & Gaited Divisions

(High Points for each Division and Class Category)

Riders of All Ages
Open to the public - 4-H membership not required to participate


Ellis Park Event Center

Start time: 9 AM
Gates open at 8 AM

Costs: $5 per class or $45 for 10 or more classes

Spectators: FREE

CLASS LIST

ENTRY FORM

For more information contact:

Pam Hipp (704) 278-3253;
Joey Bullock (704) 638-0827;
or Sara Drake at Rowan County Cooperative Extension
at (704) 216-8970

Burke County Fair : Open Horse Show

The Burke County Fair will be holding an Open Horse Show on Saturday Oct. 15th at the Burke County Fairgrounds.

Show registration will begin at 10 a.m. and the show will start at 1 p.m. The show will take place during the fair so their will be plenty of concessions available.

All proceeds from this show benefit Burke County 4-H. This show is open to all ages and all NC residents.

More information and entry forms can be found at the Burke County Fair website.

LAST DAY TO ENJOY THE FAIR

Today is the last day to come out and enjoy the Alleghany County Ag. Fair. Gates open at 12 PM with the District Dairy Show beginning at 3 PM, petting zoo and carnival opens at 4 PM (unlimited ride bands are $18 / individual tickets also available), Lawnmower Race starts at 5 PM followed by fireworks. For more information check out the FAIR BLOG.

Alleghany County Ag. Fair

Exciting things going on a the Fair tonight. Kid's night and petting zoo starts at 5:30 with fun activities for kids of all ages. Carnival at 6 and 4-H kids Cornhole tournament starting @ 6:30. Don't miss out on the great food and fun!

Alleghany County Ag. Fair

The 24th annual Alleghany County Agricultural Fair starts tomorrow, August 22. Tomorrow we will be accepting entries into the Exhibition Building from 12 pm - 6 pm the the Emerson Black Building. There are both youth and adult categories with over 70 categories for youth and more than 400 categories for adults. This is when youth and adults can enter their favorite picture, prettiest flower, most unusual vegetable or best Lego construction for competition in our Exhibition Building.

We will also be having a horse show beginning at 6 pm. Come out an enjoy the fun.

For more information please visit the fair blog by clicking HERE or contact the office at 336-372-5597.