Local 4-H program offers fun activities at the Logan County Fair August 2nd and 3rd

[July 30, 2016]   'Adventures Await’ in Logan County 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest

Join the 4-H clubs, leaders, volunteers, alumni and 4-Her’s in the Adventures Awaits Hay Bale Decorating Contest! Logan County 4-H Community Clubs, 4-H Ambassadors and the 4-H Alumni Group will be participating in the second annual Hay Bale Decorating Contest on August 2, 2016 starting at 5pm at the Logan County Fairgrounds.

This year’s theme is “Adventures Awaits.” 4-H groups will be given the opportunity to create their own sculpture using hay bales provided by “Diamond G Farm” Wes & Martha Green and Matt Short, which will be located throughout the fairgrounds to promote 4-H and celebrate the “Adventures Awaits” theme.

Fairgoers are encouraged to travel around the fair grounds to vote on their favorite sculpture using a QRC code throughout the week of the fair. The large hay bale sculptures will be located just inside the west and east gates, near the livestock show pavilion, near the antique tractor tent and by the north grandstand entrance. Adventures Await you when you join Logan County 4-H!

4-H On The Go!

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 starting from 5:00-5:30pm individuals or teams of up to four youth participants are invited to participate in the 4-H Photo Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the 4-H High School Ambassador Group. If you enjoy “Pokémon Go” you will enjoy taking a part in the 4-H photo scavenger hunt. Meet by the large 4-H Clover behind the livestock show pavilion near the Case IH area to collect your clues and use your phone to take a picture once you have solved the clues. When you complete all the photo clues come back to the 4-H clover to collect your prize!

Calling all 4-H Alumni, 4-Her’s and Community Members to join Logan County 4-H in the grandstands on August 3, 2016 starting at 7:30pm for 4-H Night at the grandstand. Support 4-H, view the 4-H Cheer Special Interest Club, see 4-H scholarship recipients, watch the scrambles and see the alumni mystery challenge. Come celebrate 4-H by “Making the Best Better!”

About 4-H: Illinois 4-H strives to help youth learn skills for living. University of Illinois Extension provides 4-H programs in every county in Illinois. Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 200,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming.
For Further Information Contact: Source: Carissa Akpore, Youth Development Educator

[Patty Huffer, Logan County Extension/Logan County 4-H]