Garfield County Fair

Published: 2022
By Teo Sinks

The county fair is a busy week for an MSU Extension agent, running from one project to the next, making sure everything is happening as expected. Youth are getting animals washed and ready to take into the show ring to show off their challenging work over the past year. 4-H members come in ready to perform at their best in displaying their projects. This year's county fair looked a little different than in the past. The county gained new agent Teo Sinks just before the week of the fair. Ready to tackle whatever came at her, the county fair kicked off with interviews for 4-H members and their projects. Other county agents and local volunteers who specialized in topic areas attended to judge and listen to the members teach about their projects. On Thursday, animals began checking in and being weighed by the livestock board. At the same time, the horse show began with great attendance in 4-H and in the open show. Livestock shows (hogs, sheep, goats, steers) began on Friday at 8 a.m. Garfield county had a record number of lambs at the fair this year. Saturday was the livestock sale day and arrived with rain and wind; people still came out to support youth and their efforts. With an outstanding turnout came outstanding sales numbers for the members. The week was a success, with everything running smoothly and efficiently all week. The county fair would not have been possible without all the volunteers, parents, 4-H members, and the support of the community.