Prep & Paint Nights

Waseca County 4-H was the recipient of a “Picture It Painted” Grant through SMIF (Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation). This grant allows us to receive free paint from Valspar for the interior of our 4-H Building. Our goals is a more attractive 4-H Building!

Help paint the interior of the 4-H Building! To ensure we get the project done, we will be having “Prep & Paint Nights” every Tuesday in June (with the exception of June 15th - that week’s “Prep & Paint” will be held June 14th.) From 5:30 to 6:30 pm we’ll cover different county-fair related topics that will help you prepare for the county fair. The sessions will be hands-on! They will be great for new 4-H families and experienced families too! From 6:30 pm to 9 pm, we’ll be painting away!! You won’t need to bring anything … Just show up in clothes that can get dirty and we’ll put you to work! We’ll have lots of snacks and goodies to eat while we paint.

25 Purple Ribbon Club pts awarded for each prep session you attend, 25 pts for each painting session

COUNTY FAIR PREP SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

June 1 – 4-H Project vs. Fair Exhibit - 5:30 to 6:30 pm, 4-H Building
Is there a difference between a 4-H project and what you bring to the fair? There sure is! And this session will help you know the difference between the two. You will learn how to set good goals for your projects and how to turn those goals into successful fair exhibits!

June 8 - Completing the Fair Registration - 5:30 to 6:30 pm, 4-H Building
Confused by all the rules, papers, and how to enter your exhibits? Get all your questions answered. Bring your fair registration form with you!

June 14* – Posters and Scrapbooks - 5:30 to 6:30 pm, 4-H Building
Are you putting your exhibit on a poster? What about in a scrapbook or binder? Learn how to put together an attractive poster. Bring your supplies and information we’ll take some time to work on your posters/booklets.

June 22 – The Judging Experience - 5:30 to 6:30 pm, 4-H Building
Are you nervous about having your 4-H exhibits judged at the County Fair? What is the judge looking for? What should you know about your exhibit? This session will answer all the questions you have about getting your exhibits judged - we will also have a “Mock” Judging Experience where you can practice with a helper! Bring one of your exhibits along even if it isn’t done
(Note - this session will only cover NON-LIVESTOCK judging - The June 29th session will be devoted to livestock.)

June 29 – Herdsman-what? - 5:30 to 6:30 pm, 4-H Building
Learn how to take good care of your animal while its at the fair, and how to keep your animal’s pen/stall looking its best during the fair. Learn what you will need to bring to the fair and get some basic tips on how to show your
animal. We’ll cover beef, dairy, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine in a small group setting.

No registration is necessary for the Painting Sessions - you can just show up. Pre-registration is requested for the County Fair prep sessions - register by contacting Cheryl at the Extension Office (835-0600 or cleve065@umn.edu)