TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Vigo County fair wrapped up Saturday, but the journey continues for some 4-Hers.
4-H members work year-round to complete a multitude of projects. Each catered to their own special skill or interests. Now those who were chosen will take those projects to the state fair with an even bigger audience. Emily Brown, 4-H educator for Vigo County, said this year they’ve had quite a few grand champions who are in the 3rd grade.
“Exciting for the kids to get to go up there and see their projects. It’s really special, especially to see like 3rd and 4th graders get to go up there and see their projects that they’ve worked that they’ve work so hard on and see them displayed on a statewide level with 4-Hers from all over the state,” said Brown.
Brown says they’ve seen a rise in participation by 19%. 4-H volunteer club leader Angi Hansel said the fair is rewarding for all. Even if you don’t go to the fair, all of the members should be proud of their hard work. Hansel also reflects on what the 4-H fair season means for the kids.
“If you can dream it, you can do it. I mean, the projects that the kids can do, there’s such a wide range. any ability, all different kinds of skills, and you know whether it’s in the exhibit hall or with animals. There are just so many options for the kids to do what they like,” said Hansel.
Even though the Vigo County fair is over. The state fair is around the corner, running August 1st through the 17th.
