The cat department showcases static entries only.

This department is dedicated to 5 to 7 year olds.  Here, they exhibit any items which would be exhibited in a category, or "lot" in the Static Departments, if these, our youngest members, were old enough for competition - Art, Flowers, Crafts, Writing, etc.

Department Chair: Cindy Linkel

 

Department Chair:Isabella DeScenza

Department Chairs: Sandy Couvee and Adrienne Card

The Dairy products department provides a showcase for youth to present all things produced for dairy milk. Products range for butters and yogurt to soft and hard aged cheeses. Youth also present projects based on equipment made for the production of dairy products and information poster presentations. Stop by the cooler in the staic building and see the effort and creativity of our youth.

Department Chair: Steve Hansen

Department Chair: Laura Davidson

The Field Crop a Department consist mainly of things you grow. Whether growing fresh things for the table, or growing food for your animals, we love to see your work! Share what you use to control pests and what is the best fertilizer to keep your things growing strong and healthy. Important information for all. 

Department Chair: Diana Moulton

Food, Glorious Food! The Food Department celebrates the joys of baking and provides a special showcase for youth to present their culinary masterpieces at the fair. From delicious homemade cookies and  brownies to stunning decorated cakes and pies, 4-Hers use their creativity and talent in the Kitchen to truly make some remarkable entries that would make anyone’s taste buds water. You’ll definitely be hungry after visiting this department.                     

Department Chairs: Amy Herrick, Chris Herrick

The Fruit, Department consist mainly of things you grow. Whether planting a garden for fresh things for the table, or growing food for your animals, we love to see your work! Share what you use to control pests and what is the best fertilizer to keep your things growing strong and healthy. Important information for all.

Department Chair: Diana Moulton

Welcome to the 4-H Fair Horse Department

Our mission is to present a safe and fun venue where 4-H members can show off their skills they've worked so hard on all year with their horse projects. The 4-Her's show their ability to care for, compete with, and have fun with their horses as they campout for the weekend overnight on the grounds.

The highlight for these 4-H members year, is to compete in our 3 day Fair Horse Show (Friday-Sunday).There they demonstrate their ability to handle and ride these beautiful animals. Classes are both English & Western style and include Gymkhana (games class), Equitation (flat classes), Jumping, Dressage, Trail, and 4-H Fitting and Showmanship.  We also have a mini horse division (in-hand) where 4H members that have horses under 12 hands perform some of the above classes by leading their projects from the ground on a lead rope.

Department Chairs: Dee Raftery and Erica Desfosses

The needlework department accepts all projects made using a needle or a hook.  Knitted, crocheted, needlepointed, embroidered, candlewicked, cross stitched, and appliqued items are all welcome, as well as those that use hook weaving and crewel.  Entered items can be clothing, rugs, or accessories, decorative, or useful in nature.   Items can be made from kits.   From beginner to expert, all entries are encouraged.  Creativity, unique design, and self expression are all desired.

Department Chair: Karen Rapiejko 

The Photography Department is always the largest department on the fairgrounds because everyone takes photo's. With the advent of digital photography you can even take a photo with your phone. With a large variety of categories, including black and white photo categories, 4Her's can always find a place for their best photo's from the last year. You can be a 4Her planning a career as a photographer or a 4Her who took one great photo there is a place for you in our department.

Department Chairs: Larry Couture, Joanne Yelle, and Lou Salamone

Department Chairs: Suzanne Sheehy, Lisa DeScenza

Come visit the Rabbit and Cavy (guinea pig) department for some great opportunities to watch a rabbit race, see a costume contest or watch youth members compete in front of a judge in showmanship with their animal.  Are you intersted in learning what it takes to make one of these furry creatures your own pet?  Come with your questions, and the 4-H youth will tell you everything you need to know about owning a rabbit or cavy.  You may also be interested to check out the new baby bunnies we often have available or our animal judging on the Friday of the fair where 4-H animals compete for Best of Breed and Best Pet.  

Department Chairs: Lisa Besse and Heidi Madison

The Vegetable Department consist mainly of things you grow.Whether planting a garden for fresh things for the table, or growing food for your animals, we love to see your work! Share what you use to control pests and what is the best fertilizer to keep your things growing strong and healthy. Important information for all.  Even if you are not into "Agriculture", you can enter and enjoy Container Gardens, each with its own story.  Fun, Fiedish or wacky veggie people are found among the entries in this Department, too.  Everyone can enter those - as well as the scariest scare crow!

Department Chair: Diana Moulton