University of Illinois Extension News – June 20, 2018

The 4-H show season, which kicked off in early May with the Public Speaking Contest, will continue June 27 with the Home Economics Show.
The show is at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Nashville starting at 6 p.m. The evening will begin with the Style Show, and continue with the judging of clothing, foods, and interior design projects at 6:30 p.m.
4-H Club project presentations will be at 7:30 p.m. After judging in all categories is completed, the evening will wrap up with the announcement of State Fair Delegates. The public is welcome to attend the show and view the projects on display, watch the style show, or listen to club presentations.
The 4-H Horse Show will be on July 8 at King City Saddle Club in conjunction with the Marion and Jefferson County 4-H Horse Shows. The General Projects Show is July 9 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in the Commercial Display Building. Judging will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live animal shows will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds as follows:
July 10, Small Animals 6 p.m. Small pets, cats, and poultry 6:30 p.m. Dogs 7 p.m. Rabbits
July 11, Livestock 8 a.m. starting with swine followed by goats, then sheep. Following sheep there will be a short break before the start of the beef show.
July 12, Dairy Show 10 a.m.
The Bicycle Rodeo will also take place during fair week at 5:30 p.m. on July 12 North of the midway at the fairgrounds.
Fair week 4-H shows will wrap up with the Swine Premiere at Wenneman Meat Market on July 13 at 9 a.m.
For more information about Washington County 4-H, please call the Washington County Extension Office at 618-327-8881.
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