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.

Open Horse Show

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Alleghany County Fairgrounds - US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, NC

Gates open at 8:00 am. Registration begins at 8:30am
Show begins at 10:00 am

Registration: $5 per class or $20 to show all day; $2 for stick horse class. For full class list click here.

NOTICE: A current negative Coggins Test will be required for all horses at the gate.

Science Fair Workshop

There will be a science fair workshop on Monday, September 19, 2011 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the 2nd floor conference room of the County Office Building (90 S. Main St.). April Dilllon, 4-H Agent in Lincoln County, will be the instructor. The workshop is open to youth, parents, volunteers and educators. You will learn about the science fair process and do several hands on-experiments. This workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started on a great project for the district science fair to be held in January.

You must register by: Wednesday, September 14th.

If you would like to register, please contact Amy Lucas at (336) 372-5597 or amy_lucas@ncsu.edu.

Governor's Page Program

North Carolina 4-H is excited to offer the opportunity to our 4-H'ers to serve as a Governor's Page once again this year during National 4-H Week - October 3-7, 2011. So we are very excited to have the opportunity for our 4-H'ers. I have been given 8 slots for Pages this year so get those applications in quick!

Each applicant must be between the ages of 15 and 18 years old, and in good academic standing with their schools.

All applications must be submitted by August 26th so please see the application if you are interested. If you need more information on the program and specific requirements, please see their website at:

http://www.volunteernc.org/programs/pageProgram.aspx

Please be sure to read over this as it gives very specific information regarding the pay for pages, meals, and lodging for each delegate.

Alleghany 4-H’ers attend State 4-H Congress

4-H’ers from Alleghany County attended North Carolina 4-H Congress July 18-21st in Raleigh, North Carolina. Congress is the high point of the 4-H year, bringing young people from across the state to the North Carolina State University campus and Raleigh for four days of activity. More than 500 4-H’ers, volunteer leaders and North Carolina Cooperative Extension agents attended 4-H Congress.

4-H’ers who attended from Alleghany County included Bryanna Lindberg, Natasha Hamm and Arianne Hurtado. While at 4-H Congress, delegates were able to take part in activities such as presentations, workshops, and were also able to participate in a hands-to-service project benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank. This year the 4-Her’s packaged over 42,000 pounds of rice and 3,500 pounds of pasta. Delegates also had the opportunity to tour the 4-H exhibit at the NC State Library and elect their incoming state officers.

All Alleghany 4-Her’s participated in state presentations. Bryanna received a silver medal in the public speaking category where her topic was Malaria while Natasha and Arianne received bronze medals for their team presentation on the Dirty Secrets of Blood Spatter in the Science and Technology category.

Open Horse Show

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Gates open at 8:00 am. Registration begins at 8:30am.

Alleghany County Fairgrounds - US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, NC

Concessions will be available.

Registration: $5 per class or $20 to show all day. For full class list click HERE.


NOTICE: A current negative Coggins Test will be required for all
horses at the gate.

DIRECTIONS

Carquest Mowdown

SATURDAY JULY 23, 2011

Gates will open at 12 pm and tickets are $6
Children 8 and under FREE.
Concessions available at 3pm.

For more information contact the Extension Office at 336-372-5597.

Proceeds make our upcoming Agricultural Fair possible. For more information on the Fair click HERE.

Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds

1525 US Hwy 21 N

Sparta, NC

DIRECTIONS

AMRA

A Football Experience

Have you ever wondered what it will be like to play football in college?  If so, join us as we experience a day in the life of a college football player.  Our intern, Daniel Aldaco, will take us on a tour of Greensboro College.  We will see the campus and the athletic facilities.   Please bring money for lunch (approx. $10).  If you are interested in this fun day, come by the Extension Office to register.

June 17 ~ 8 am – 5 pm

Ages:  10+

Cost:  Free ~ Limit: 10

Due to the newsletter's late delivery to some, we have extended the registration deadline until Friday, June 10th.