Becker County 4-H Clover Connection
June 2025 Vol 3 Issue 27- The Fair Edition
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Becker County 4-H Animal Drop List
Use this form to let the Extension Office know what animals you WILL NOT be bringing to the fair. This is VERY important so that we have accurate information and numbers when organizing the Livestock Barn.
***If you have more than one youth dropping an animal please fill out this form FOR EACH YOUTH and each animal.
DUE JULY 17 BY MIDNIGHT
Animal Vet Check Station
ALL animals must go through the Vet Check Station PRIOR to entering any livestock barn (including horse, poultry, rabbit, etc). The route to the vet check station may not be the same as in years past due to tenative construction. There will be signs that will guide you through the route and to the vet check station. If animals do not go through the vet check station the animal WILL NOT be able to show in their class or be eligible for the market auction.
The Vet Check Station will be open
- Tuesday, July 28th 6:30pm to 8:00pm
- Wednesday, July 29th 7:00am to 12:00pm
4-H Fun Day!
Youth learn about the different aspects of 4-H by using their heads to design a straw rocket, strengthening their hearts through exercise, and using their hands to create a clock. Also, learning how to be healthy by having a healthy snack.
When:
July 9th from 1 pm to 3 pm
Where:
Detroit Lakes Public Library
Ages:
Kindergarten to Fourth grade
No pre-registration required
Questions? Contact Allison at jepso063@crk.umn.edu
General Project Day Judging Assistant Signup
Sign up to help with the general project judging on Tuesday, July 22nd from 1:30pm-6:30pm. You can help any amount of time, the whole day or just a few a hours. Each judging area has 2 spots. If the 2 spots are filled you must choose another area.
Sign up here: https://2025judgingassistant.4honline.com
4-H Day Camp At The Fair
Join us on Friday, July 25th from 10:00am to 12:00pm and learn about the different areas of the fair through hands-on activities! This event is designed for kids in grades Kindergarten through the 4th grade. You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. Register by July 18th!
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Attention State Fair and/or State Horse Show Exhibitors
4-H’ers AND a parent are EXPECTED to attend a STATE FAIR MEETING in the 4-H Exhibit Building
What and Why: Information about State Fair, Registration and Payment
Please Bring: Checkbook or cash (no credit cards) and think about transportation and lodging needs (dorm or off-campus)
Who: 4-H’ers that have completed 6th grade are State Fair eligible. Please check the State Fair Lineup boards in the 4-H Office as soon as possible in order to finalize the list of State Fair Participants!
When:
FRIDAY July 25 &/or SATURDAY July 26
Livestock Encampment-Friday @ 4:00 pm
Non-Livestock Encampment -Saturday @ 4:00 pm
State Horse Show- Saturday @ 6:00 pm
State Fair Chaperones Needed!
Local 4-H programs need Minnesota 4-H volunteers as chaperones to support and supervise their assigned delegations during the Minnesota State Fair. Chaperones have additional responsibilities when staying overnight with youth in dormitories. Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age at the time of service and have successfully completed volunteer screening. You must be accepted and enrolled as a Minnesota 4-H volunteer. Learn more about chaperone roles, responsibilities and benefits on the Minnesota 4-H State Fair Exhibitor website's chaperone page, and contact Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu to apply.
Need LQAE Training?
If you are taking an animal to the State Fair then you are required to take an LQAE Training. Remember if you have taken LQAE in the last 3 years in person, you are still certified. But If you took the online training you need to take it again (online training is only valid for 1 year). We have a few LQAE training opportunities in our area.
Check the Minnesota 4-H Website for upcoming trainings all around the state.
https://z.umn.edu/LQAEcalendar
If you have questions about your LQAE status contact the Extension Office