2023 Polk County Fair

We are sending out last minute reminders and updates on the 2023 Polk County Fair! Please take the time to read and let us know if you have any questions.

The Polk County Extension Staff

Please come and help tomorrow night!

Here is our list of to-do's:

• Sweep and/or clean inside of barns and pick up any trash in barns
• Clean up and prep snack shack.
• Weed Eat around barns and fences
• Help clean and set up in the Exhibit Building and bring over display pieces from the commercial building.
• Walk around the perimeter fence and pick up trash
• Anything else that looks like it needs to be done before fair.

Bonus on Herdmsanship for all livestock exhibitors that help clean out the barns.

Monday, July 17th - A reminder that all Clothing, Quilts, Beyond the Needle, Fun With Fleece, Textiles & Accessories, and Knitting & Crocheting are entered and judged on Clothing Day. If you are interviewing with a judge and/or modeling please bring your items at your scheduled time. If you are not, please drop off items from 9-10 am at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg.

Tuesday, July 18 from 6-7 p.m. - New this year, only 4-H families may drop off all other exhibits not entered at Clothing Day, but only if unable to come to Entry Day on Wednesday, July 19th. THERE WILL NOT BE SUPERINTENDENTS OR ENOUGH STAFF TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, THIS IS ONLY A DROP-OFF TIME.

Wednesday, July 19 from 8-10 a.m. - All exhibits that did not get entered at Clothing Day. Superintendents and Staff will be available to help answer questions and direct you to the correct location.

We will be moving to the fairgrounds from Friday, July 14th - Sunday, July 23rd. We will be closed for two days post-fair but will be open again on Wednesday, July 26th.

Use this link to access the online sign up form to work in the Polk County Fair concession stand! Every 4-H member needs to work at least one shift! The profits go back to the 4-Hers in scholarships, and educational opportunities!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8af28abf9c34-2021#/

Wednesday, July 12

ALL EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE EXHIBIT BUILDING ON THE POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

1:00 p.m. 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest

2:00 p.m. 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest - Fairgrounds

Wednesday, July 12

6:30 p.m. Fairground Cleanup

Saturday, July 15

8:30 a.m. 4-H Horse Show

Monday, July 17

9:00 a.m. 4-H Quilts, Sewing, Beyond the Needle & Clothing Construction & Modeling Judging, Midwest Covenant Home, Stromsburg

7:00 p.m. 4-H Modeling and Quilt Show, Midwest Covenant Home, Stromsburg

Wednesday, July 19

ENTRY DAY

Exhibits will not be available for viewing until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Enter all 4-H and Clover Kids Exhibits

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Enter all Open Class Exhibits

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Judge 4-H and Open Class Exhibits

Thursday, July 20

10:00 a.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open for viewing

10:00 a.m. Clover Kids/4-H Rabbit Show

11:00 a.m. Clover Kids/4-H Poultry Show or following completion of the rabbit show

2:00 p.m. Ice Cream Rolling Contest

Friday, July 21

8:00 a.m. Clover Kids/4-H Swine Show

11:00 a.m. Clover Kids/4-H Sheep Show

12:00 p.m. Clover Kids/4-H Meat Goat Show

3:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Saturday, July 22

8:30 a.m. 4-H Bucket Calf/Clover Kids

4-H Beef Show following Bucket Calf/Clover Kids Show

2:00 p.m. Clover Kids/4-H Small Pet Show, 4-H Cat Show

Sunday, July 23

12:30 p.m. Purple Ribbon Livestock Sale

1:45 p.m. 4-H Round Robin Showmanship

3:00 p.m. 4-H Trophy Award Presentation in Livestock Arena

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Release all exhibits Premium money must be picked up at this time. Exhibits must be picked up between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 23rd. Exhibitors must make arrangements to have items picked up if they are unable to be at the Fairgrounds during this time.

If your 4-Her wins a Grand or Reserve Rosette at any 4-H event (pre-fair events included) we would like them to come to our Awards Ceremony on Sunday, July 23rd at 3 p.m.

Interested in a contest, animal show, or event but not sure if you want to participate? Why not attend that contest, animal show, or event this year to check it out? The 4-H exhibitors would love to share their skills with you to help you decide if it is for you!

Tanya Crawford - 4-H Extension Educator York & Polk County

tanya.crawford@unl.edu

Colleen Pallas - 4-H Extension Assistant

colleen.pallas@unl.edu

Steph Sunday - Office Manager

steph.sunday@unl.edu

Email: polk-county@unl.edu
Website: polk.unl.edu
Location: Polk County Courthouse
Phone: 402-747-2321
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polk-County-4-H-639333189542938/