4-H at The Larimer County Fair

4-H at the Larimer County Fair

Visit the Thomas M McKee 4-H, Youth and Community Building for free activities for children. Activities should take anywhere from 5 minutes - 30 minutes to complete.

Activity Zone Schedule:

  • August 2nd:
    • Model Rockets: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
    • Global Citizenship Trivia: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • August 3rd
    • Bead Lizards: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • Scrapbook a photo: 12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
    • Electricity: 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Engineering: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
    • Sewing Activity: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • August 4th
    • Leather Bookmark: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • Make an iron-on patch: 12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
    • Gardening: 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Food Safety: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
    • Visual Arts - Pipe Cleaner Flowers: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Three soft serve ice cream cones

The Dairy Bar in the McKee Building is run by the Junior Leadership Club. You can purchase a variety of refreshments from ice cream, hot dogs, drinks, and more. Your purchases at the Dairy Bar helps:

  • Fund scholarships for 4-H members
  • 4-H members grow leadership skills
  • 4-H members develop business skills

2024 Dairy Bar Schedule:

  • Friday, August 2nd, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 3rd, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 4th, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Monday, August 5th, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6th, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Many Larimer County 4-H Members choose to exhibit their project(s) at the Larimer County Fair. Participation in the county fair can build skills like:

  • Interviewing & presentation
  • Goal setting
  • Responsibility
  • Time management

General & Family Consumer Science Projects:

Visit the Thomas M McKee 4-H, Youth and Community Building to view General and Family Consumer Science Project displays. It's free and open to the public.

  • 2024 Schedule:
    • Friday, August 2nd, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, August 3rd, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 4th, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Monday, August 5th, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Tuesday, August 6th, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

You'll see items made by Larimer County 4-H Members age 5-18, including:

  • Clothing
  • Woodworking
  • Quilts
  • Decorated Cakes
  • Model Rockets
  • Photographs
  • Home Decor Items
  • and more!

Larimer County 4-H Livestock & animal projects can be viewed through one of many shows. Shows are held in the:

  • 4-H & Community Arena
  • MAC Equipment Indoor Arena
  • Ranch Warmup Arena
  • MAC Equipment Livestock Pavilion - West
  • First National Bank Exhibition Hall

Events start July 19th and end August 6th. For a full schedule, please visit the Larimer County Fair website and click, "2024 4-H Exhibitor Schedule" or download the Larimer County Fair App:

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Many Larimer County 4-H members choose to enter their projects at the County Fair. We're proud of all the youth who worked hard on their projects.

Red, White, and Blue Large Ribbons:

Some Grand Champion projects are also awarded a trophy in addition to their ribbon.

Grand Champion

The very best exhibit from all the units in a project area.

Reserve Grand Champion

The second-best exhibit from all the units in a project area.

Purple and/or Pink Ribbons:

Each 4-H project has multiple "units." Each unit teaches a new difficulty level or skill. Some units are further divided into age groups: Junior (8-10 years old), Intermediate (11-13 years old), Senior (14-18 years old). That's why there may be more than one "champion" in a project area.

Champion

The very best exhibit of those entered in a unit. This exhibit is eligible to represent Larimer County at the State Fair.

Reserve Champion

The second best exhibit of those entered in a unit. This exhibit can represent Larimer County at the State Fair if the champion cannot.

Best Record Book Ribbon:

These light blue ribbons show which record book was best in a unit. All 4-H member keep a record book for their project.

Cloverbud Ribbons:

A participation ribbon given to each Cloverbud. Cluberbus are 5 - 7 years old.

Danish Scoring System Ribbons:

Blue Award:

The work is of high quality; meets or exceeds product standards & meets exhibit requirements.

Red Award:

The work is of average quality; meets minimum product standards and exhibit requirements.

White Award:

The work is considerably below average in meeting product standards and exhibit requirements.

 

 

 

Larimer County 4-H

Larimer County Fair

To learn more, visit the Larimer County Fair Website or download the Larimer County Fair app:

 


4-H members, click here for information about how to prepare your exhibit for the Larimer County Fair.

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