Traverse County Fair hosts 4-H activities
The Traverse County Fair is in full swing from August 21 to 24, 2025, with a variety of 4-H events scheduled throughout the fairgrounds. Here's a rundown of the confirmed 4-H activities during this period.
On Thursday, August 21, the day kicks off with H & H VET check-ins for livestock at 9 a.m., followed by livestock judging at the Livestock Barn starting at 10 a.m. The order of judging is poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine, dairy goat, meat goat, dairy, and beef. General project judging, including horticulture, food revue, and fashion revue, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Exhibit Building.
In the afternoon, a cake decorating contest is held at the Canteen at 1 p.m., and the Traverse County Sportsman Club and 4-H Duck House Building will be at the Canteen from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Friday, August 22, no specific 4-H events have been mentioned. However, the fair activities continue, as confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer report.
On Saturday, August 23, the 4-H Canteen opens at 9 a.m. and remains open until 7 p.m., with the Rolls and Rejoice Coffee at the Free Will Offering taking place from 9 to 11 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., a Button Raffle drawing followed by the Farm Family of the Year award will take place at the Livestock Barn.
In the afternoon, Minnow Races will be held at the free stages at 12:30 p.m., and 4-H Bingo will take place at the Canteen at 5 p.m. A Flying Carp Craft will also be available at the Canteen at 1:30 p.m. (sign-up list is available).
On Sunday, August 24, the 4-H Canteen opens from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Minnow Races will be held at the free stages at 3 p.m. The day will conclude with a 4-H picture of all 4-H alumni and youth at the Livestock Barn following the kids pedal pull at 4:45 p.m.
For more detailed information about the 4-H events at the Traverse County Fair, it is recommended to consult the official Traverse County Fair website or contact the Traverse County Extension Office or 4-H program coordinators. The schedules usually include livestock shows, judging contests, skill demonstrations, and project exhibits but may vary by year.
- The fashion revue, part of the general project judging, is scheduled at the Exhibit Building on Thursday, August 21.
- On Saturday, August 23, the 4-H Canteen offers shopping for a Flying Carp Craft at 1:30 p.m.
- During the Traverse County Fair, which runs from August 21 to 24, 2025, there is no specific 4-H event mentioned on Friday, August 22.
- The 4-H Bingo, taking place at the Canteen, is planned for the afternoon of Saturday, August 23.
