Nobles 4-H Newsletter

Check out the 2026 Nobles County Fair Schedule

Reminder- Pre fair clean up is July 29th 2026 at 5pm. Please bring buckets, rags and other cleaning supplies!

• Benton & Plaza: Graham Lakes Braves

• McCarvel Display: Elk Tip Toppers

• McCarval Kitchen: Rushmore Central Hustlers & Clovers

• Olson Arena: Grand Prairie Rockets & Okabena Bees

Pre Fair Judging

Judging takes place on July 31st at the Worthington Christian Church (1501 Douglas Ave, Worthington, MN 56187) Please come at the designated time frame for the projects you are showcasing.

This judging day includes cloverbuds as well!

Schedule:

10 AM - 2 PM All Food Projects, Clothing and Textiles, Needle Arts and Quilting

Judging

1 PM - 3 PM Performing Arts Judging & Public Presentations Judging (including Livestock Demonstrations)

3:30 PM Fashion Revue Practice

5:30 PM Public Performance

For those in Fashion Revue

Attached you will find the Fashion Revue Form for this year's fashion revue show. Please complete this form by Friday, July 24th!

Fashion Revue Narrative

REMINDER

For those who signed up for creative writing, your pieces are due on July 31st so the judge can review prior to conference judging on August 4th.

Our next federation meeting will be held at the Nobles County Fairgrounds at 7pm on July 20th. We will be nominating federation officers and will have updates about the 2026 Nobles County Fair!

Ambassadors, we will see you at the Nobles County Fairground on July 20th at 5pm. We will discuss snowcone and dirty soda menus and make sure shifts are covered. Remember to wear a Nobles County 4-H t-shirt!

Cloverbud Safety

When Cloverbuds and animals (beef, cats, dairy, dogs, goats, horse, llama/alpaca, pets, poultry, rabbit, swine, sheep) are together at a 4-H program or participating at the county fair as a 4-H member, the following rules apply:

• A responsible person must be with the Cloverbud to guide and monitor their involvement at all times, including but not limited to movement within and to and from the trailers, barns, wash racks, and show arena.

• Families may choose one of two acceptable ways to guide and monitor involvement in non-mounted activities:

1. The responsible person is in control of the animal with the Cloverbud at their side.

2. The Cloverbud is in control of the animal with the responsible person at their side to assist or take control of the animal when needed or as directed by staff, volunteers or show managers.

Find out more about the Cloverbud program here!

Club leaders and parents, please review the social media policies when sharing club photos and participant information during 4-H programs, club meetings and showcase events.

4-H Social Media Policy.

Youth, volunteers, parents, staff, other 4-H adults can nominate youth who embody Molly's character and spirit. Please complete the following questions and prompts fully.

Character Traits of the Spirit of Molly Clarke Award Winner

1. Passion for gathering youth of all ages together for fun, connection, and celebration

2. Always smiling and sharing positivity with everyone they encounter

3. Gratitude for the simplest things

4. A deep care for, and quiet service to, the county 4-H program

Nomination Form

All 4-H members 3rd grade and up, and their guardians, are required to volunteer for a shift in the food stand. The 4-H Food Stand at the Nobles County Fair is one of the largest fundraisers for the program. The money generated fuels our 4-H programs throughout the year, helps us reach new members, and allows youth to learn and lead all year long. If you are attending state fair, the county scholarship will only apply if you complete a shift in the food stand.

Sign up on the Sign Up Genius - Food Stand

There are still many spots to fill for help at the Nobles County Fair. If you know of a grandparent, parent, friend or co-worker who would like to volunteer, please help them get signed up!

Sign up at Sign Up Genius - Fair Helper.

We are now collecting interest forms for State Fair Chaperones. If you are interested in chaperoning either livestock or general encampment, please fill out this interest form.

You are required to be a screened volunteer by August 1, 2026.

Please send Wendy your registration paperwork for your registered livestock before July 31st. If you are unable to provide to the office by July 31st, please let Wendy or Renae know!

The Nobles County Ambassadors are hosting a snow cone sale each day of the fair from 11 am to 3 pm. Positions available for 6+ grade and up! The profits go toward Fall and Spring Ambassador programming!

There will also be a chicken scavenger hunt each day. Sign up to be in charge of hiding the chicken!

Sign up at Sign up Genius - Ambassadors

Now available for purchase at the Extension Office. There is a 10% discount off purchase price if bought by July 31.

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