The Waupaca County Fair has ended for the hundreds of young exhibitors who worked hard to prepare their exhibits for judging.
Youth from kindergarten through age 19, members of 4-H, FFA, Scouts and breed organizations entered projects in animal and nonanimal classes like photography, woodworking, communications, and plant and soil sciences.
Long before the fair, they spent time planning, organizing, learning, testing, and experimenting to make certain their projects were finished.
Participants knew they would be competing for awards and honors that would create memories for a lifetime.
The level of excitement was high when exhibits were being judged.
Each judge shared reasons for choosing the “best” in the class and made suggestions for improvement on other projects. Not only did those entering learn from the judge, but also others watching the judging process picked up pointers.
When the County Fair is over, it is time for projects to be taken home for evaluation. What could have been done to improve the entry? Plans for next year’s project begin.
For information on this and other 4-H activities, contact Penny Tank at the Extension Waupaca County Office at 715-258-6230 or [email protected].