The annual Benton County 4-H FFA Fair is scheduled to being this week in Lincoln at the 4-H FFA Fairground located on Park Street. This year’s theme “Barn in the USA” celebrates the American Farmer.
On Thursday, June 20, Sheep, Dairy/Meat Goats will be check-in at 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM. The Sheep Show will begin at 10:00 AM. The Dairy/Meat Goat Show will follow the Sheep Show.
Horses will be checked in at 2:30 PM with the show beginning at 4:30 PM in the arena.
Conference judging of the non-livestock projects will begin at 5:00 PM in the 4-H FFA Fair Building. Vo-Ag projects and cured meats will be checked in at from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
On Friday, June 21, Swine will be checked in at 7:00 AM with the show beginning at 10:00 AM.
Rabbits, Poultry and Pets will be checked in at 9:00 AM with the show beginning at 10:30 AM.
The chocolate cake and ice cream freezing contest will begin at 6:00 PM.
The coronation of the Fair Royalty will be begin at 6:00 PM.
The ice cream social will be held after the coronation which is free to the public.
Youth games will be held after the social.
On Saturday, June 22, Bucket Calves, Beef Cattle and Dairy Cattle will be checked in at 7:00 AM. The Bucket Calf Show will begin at 9:00 AM followed by the Beef Cattle Show and the Dairy Show.
The Livestock Sale Dinner will begin at 4:30 PM in the 4-H FFA Youth Barn followed by the sale of the Grand Champions and Reserve Champions of all entries.
Desserts made by FFA and 4-H members will also be available to purchase at the sale.
“Our 4-H and FFA members work all year to prepare their projects and with the sale they are able to earn money to purchase feed and animals for the next year,” said Board President Stephanie Louiselle. “We would like to encourage members of the community to come to our sale for dinner and the chance to help our kids earn money for next year.”
All the shows are free to the public and everyone is welcome to come to see the results of a year of work by the members of our county 4-H and FFA members.
All fair events will be held at the Fairgrounds located on Park Street in Lincoln.
