The Kentucky State Fair marks the culmination of a year of concentrated effort by 4-H youths. Some walk away with ribbons and prizes, but everyone who participates receives recognition and a feeling of accomplishment for a job well done.

Throughout the year, 4-H’ers work with their county 4-H agents to develop the knowledge and presentation skills needed to successfully complete a project. Each county offers a number of opportunities and if a desired program isn’t available, it can be accomplished as an independent study. Through livestock programs including beef, goat, sheep, dairy, and swine; dog shows and Cloverville projects that range from country ham to woodworking to cooking, 4-Hers participate in local and county competitions to prepare for and earn a spot at the state fair.

The Logan County Fair was held this year May 28th through June 5th. There were 34 exhibits in this year’s exhibit hall. The entries represented all sorts of classes ranging from photography, to horticulture, woodworking to sewing. Many local students worked hard on these exhibits and several class champions will move on to be represented this year at the Kentucky State Fair. This year’s fair entries were submitted by:

Dalton Stratton, Selena Wells, Madison Mantlow, Colton Stratton, Meagan Ferguson, Denishia Rigsby, Jenny Colbert, Elisha Coffman, Katie Tyson, Chelsea Logan, Zac McElfresh, Lucas Taylor, Tristan Taylor, Seth Bagby, Thomas Kash, Carson Kash

This year’s grand champion entry was a nature craft submitted by Colton Stratton and the reserve champion was a needlework piece created by Katie Tyson. This year’s people’s choice winner was Dalton Stratton’s black and white drawing.

Logan County will be well represented in Cloverville this year at the KY State Fair!

The 2010 Kentucky State Fair takes place in Louisville August 19 through August 29.

4-H youths who plan to enter livestock or dog show competitions have until July 10 to register. Dog show entries must be completed through electronic registration. For all livestock competitions, completed forms must be sent by mail and walk-in registrations are not accepted on days of events.

The Cloverville area at the fair showcases youth talent from all across the state with thousands of completed projects on display. Most Cloverville exhibitors need to register electronically by August 13. Some categories are eligible for late registrations for counties with late county fairs from August 8 through 16. For more detailed information about registration deadlines and requirements, visit the website http://www.ca.uky.edu/agcollege/4h or contact the Logan County Extension Office.

Anyone aged 9 to 19 can join 4-H and some counties offer Clover Bud activities targeted to younger children. To learn more about 4-H opportunities for youth in this area, contact the Logan County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-726-6323 or email at gtempleman@uky.edu.