N-B Video: Fond fair memories

Another Wells County 4-H Fair is in the books. Relive the memories in this video by Jessica Williams and Chet Baumgartner.

N-B Video: Ashton Prible receives Kane Krinn Award

During the 2014 Wells County 4-H Fair, 10-year 4-H member Ashton Prible was selected as the recipient of the 2014 Kane Krinn Memorial Award, given in honor of a 4-H member who died in 2008. Learn more in the Friday, July 25, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: 'Fun with karaoke' at the fair

The public got the chance to sing some karaoke at the Wells County 4-H Fair Wednesday evening. (Video and photos by Jessica Williams)

N-B Video: 9 compete for 2014 Royal Showmanship crown

Cattle, swine, goats and sheep filled the show barn as 4-H members tried to earn the annual Royal Showmanship title during the 2014 4-H Fair, and when the sawdust settled, Kristen Bales was selected as the winner. Learn more in the Thursday, July 24, News-Banner. (Videos by Chet Baumgartner and Justin Peeper)

N-B Video: Pedal pull draws a crowd

Numerous children participated in the Optimist Club's annual pedal pull at the Wells County 4-H Fair July 23. (Video by Jessica Williams)

N-B Video: 4-H members compete in annual Horse and Pony show

See more 4-H videos at our "4-H Fair" blog at www.news-banner.com. (Video by Paul Beitler)

N-B Video: Kids play like the pioneers at the 4-H Fair

Naturalist Jody Heaston leads visitors to the 4-H Park through games that the pioneers once played. See more 4-H Fair videos at our "4-H Fair" blog at www.news-banner.com (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: 2014 Talent Show

Ten Wells County 4-H'ers performed in Tuesday's talent show at the Wells County 4-H Park. Learn more about who won what in the Wednesday, July 23, News-Banner. (Video and photos by Jessica Williams)

N-B Videos: Miss Wells 2014 contest

The Miss Wells County 2014 and the first-ever Miss Wells County Teen were named Monday night. Learn more about the pageant in the Tuesday, July 22 News-Banner.

Scroll down for three videos that feature highlights from the contest. (Videos by Jessica Williams)

Each year before the Miss Wells County contest, the young ladies perform a prepared dance. This year's number was to Martina McBride's "This One's for the Girls."

The contestants show off the evening's fun attire:

And watch and listen as the winners are announced:

N-B Video: Two brave reporters take on the zip line

Strap into a harness. Climb two flights of stairs. Get hooked onto the line. Stand on the edge while the door opens. Grab the handle bar. Squat like you're sitting and step off the ledge.

For the first time in Wells County 4-H history a mobile zip line attraction is being offered for fairgoers. The ride opened Monday evening and will be open again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. For $5, thrillseekers can make the 30-foot drop on the 100-foot line.

News-Banner reporters Justin Peeper and Jessica Williams took on the challenge. (Video by Chet Baumgartner and Jessica Williams)

N-B Video: Fair-y Tales — Lumberjacks return to defend their spirit

The News-Banner presents Fair-y Tales, where we introduce you to the people who make the fair so interesting, such as the  young men — Lumberjacks2 — who won the 2013 Spirit Night and returned to the 2014 fair to defend their title. See more 4-H videos at www.news-banner.com. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: Fair-y tales — Meet the people behind the parade

The News-Banner presents Fair-y Tales, where we introduce you to the people who make the fair so interesting, such as the many 4-H members who ride (or walk) in the parade. See more 4-H videos at www.news-banner.com. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: 4-H holds annual Spirit Night competition

31 teams try to outrace each other as they navigated a wheelbarrow around old tires, summited a pile of hay bales, and crawled through a tunnel of hay bales — before finishing in a pool of scream-inducing water — during the 4-H Fair's annual Spirit Night. See more videos at our "4-H Fair" blog at www.news-banner.com. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: 3 tie for annual 4-H Tenure Award

Hanna Thompson, Megan Thompson and Jessie McClure were awarded the annual Tenure Award during the 2014 4-H Fair's annual opening night award ceremony. Learn more in the Monday, July 21, News-Banner. See more 4-H videos at our "4-H Fair" blog at www.news-banner.com. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: 4-H names recipients of annual Caley Memorial Award

4-H officials selected two members for its 2014 Caley Memorial Award winners at the opening night awards ceremony during the 2014 4-H Fair. Learn more in the Monday, July 21, News-Banner. (Videos by Chet Baumgartner and Jessica Williams)

N-B Video: 13 seek 2014 4-H ambassador honors

Seven Wells County 4-H members sought to serve as ambassadors while six others sought the junior ambassador titles during the annual 4-H opening night awards ceremony. Among the 13, Rachel Makowski and Alexandria Huffman were selected as the senior ambassadors, and Sam Jones and Abe Herr were selected as the junior ambassadors. Learn more in the Monday, July 21, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: Wells County 4-H Fair holds annual parade

Tractors, floats, elected officials and more once again walk through the 4-H fairgrounds during the 2014 opening night parade. See more 4-H related stories in the Monday, July 21, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

The News-Banner apologizes for the technical difficulties during a portion of the Miss Wells County video.

   

2014 4-H Fair Schedule

The annual 4-H fair starts Saturday and continues through Thursday, July 24. See photos, videos and more on this blog throughout the week.

SATURDAY, JULY 19
• 7:30 a.m. 4-H 5K Fun Run/Walk, Stage Area
• 8:30 a.m. Awards for 4-H 5K Run/Walk, Stage Area
• 9:00 a.m. Horse & Pony Show
• 10:00 a.m. Community Center, Expo Hall Open
• 11:00 a.m. 4-H Sewing & Consumer Clothing Fashion Revue, Community Center, Expo Hall
• 12:30 p.m. Open Class Cookie Competition, Awards & Photos, Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2
• 1:30 p.m. Cat Show, Community Center, Rm. 1 & 2
• 3:00-4:00 p.m. 4-H Action Demonstrations, Community Center
• 3:30-5:30 p.m. Moon Walk, Exhibit Area
• 4:00-8:00 p.m. Barbeque, Food Pavilion
• 4:00 p.m. 4-H Foundation Bake Sale Check-in, Community Center Canopy
• 5:00 p.m. 4-H Foundation Bake Sale, Community Center Canopy
• 6:00 p.m. Parade leaves Bluffton Regional, South Parking Lots
• 6:30 p.m. Parade in front of Grandstand, (4-H Units, Floats, Bands, Merchants, etc.)
• 7:00-9:00 p.m. Moon Walk, Exhibit Area
• 7:30 p.m. Presentation of 4-H Ten Year & Caley, Memorial Awards, Announcement of Wells, County 4-H Ambassadors, Stage Area, (Bring lawn chairs)
• 8:30 p.m. 4-H Spirit Night, Grandstand
 

SUNDAY - JULY 20
Honor America Day
• 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Food Pavilion

• 8:30 a.m. Community Worship Service, Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2
• 9:00 a.m. Horse & Pony Show, Jumping, English, Western Performance, & Trail
• 10:00 a.m. Alpaca & Llama Judging, Livestock Show Arena
• 1:00 p.m.BBQ Rib Cook-Off Contest, In front of Quonset
• 1:00 p.m. Mini 4-H Rabbit Judging, Rabbit & Poultry Barn
• 2:00 p.m. Rabbit Ambassador Judging, Rabbit & Poultry Barn
• 3:00-7:30 p.m. Log Cabin Open
• 3:00 p.m. “Pioneer Games For Kids,” Log Cabin
• 4:00 p.m. Sheep Judging, Livestock Arena
• 4:00 p.m.BBQ Rib Cook-Off Contest Awards, In front of Quonset
• 4:00-7:00 p.m. Farm Safety Just 4 Kids Display, Community Center Canopy
• 6:00 p.m. Mini 4-H Horse & Pony Fun Show, Grandstand
• 6:30 p.m. Dairy Judging, Livestock Arena
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Moon Walk, Exhibit Area
• 7:30 p.m. Gospel Music featuring the “Common Ground” Stage Area
 

MONDAY - JULY 21
Senior Citizen Day
• 8:00 a.m. Rabbit Judging, Rabbit & Poultry Bldg.
• 9:00 a.m. Horse & Pony Show (Junior & Senior Versatility)
• 2:00 p.m. Photo Session for 4-H Champions, Community Center Expo Hall Stage
• 4:00 p.m. Dairy Beef Show, Livestock Arena
• 4:00-7:00 p.m. Chicken BBQ Supper, Food Pavilion
• 5:00-7:30 p.m. Log Cabin Open
• 5:00-9:00 p.m. Zipline Adventure, Exhibit Area
• 5:00-7:00 p.m. Lutheran Air Helicopter Display 4-H Park Road, (Road closed during display)
• 5:30 p.m. Dairy Feeder Calf Show, Livestock Arena
• 6:00 p.m. Log Cabin Program, “Live Frogs & Toads”
• 7:30 p.m. Miss Wells County Teen & Queen Pageant, Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs)

TUESDAY - JULY 22
Family Fun Day
• 9:00 a.m. Swine Judging, Livestock Arena
• 9:00 a.m.-Noon Flower & Vegetable Show Check-In Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2
• 10:00 a.m. “Chalk It Up”, Chalk Art Activity, in front of Quonset Building
• 3:00-7:30 p.m. Log Cabin Open
• 3:00 p.m. “Pioneer Games For Kids”, Log Cabin
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. Pork Chop BBQ Supper, sponsored by Bluffton Optimist Club, Food Pavilion
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. Sound Check for the Talent Show, Participants, Stage Area
• 5:00-8:00 p.m. Zipline Adventure, Exhibit Area
• 5:00 p.m. Horse & Pony Show, Junior & Senior, Contesting
• 5:30 p.m. Goat Show, Livestock Arena
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet the 4-H Dog Club, Exhibit Area
• 7:30 p.m. 4-H Talent Show, Stage Area, (Bring lawn chairs)

WEDNESDAY - JULY 23
Tobacco Free Day
• 9:00 a.m. Poultry Judging, Rabbit & Poultry Bldg.
• 9:00 a.m. Beef Judging, Livestock Arena
• 2:00 p.m. Tractor Operators Contest, Pulling Strip
• 5:00 p.m. Horse & Pony Fun Show, Grandstand
• 5:00-7:30 p.m. Log Cabin Open
• 6:00 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull - Registration, Food Pavilion Patio
• 6:00 p.m. Grand Champion Award Presentation, Archery Club Awards, Expo Hall Stage
• 6:00 p.m. Log Cabin Program, “Live Frogs & Toads”
• 6:30 p.m. Photo Session for 4-H Champions, Community Center Expo Hall Stage
• 6:30 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull - Food Pavilion Patio, Sponsored by Bluffton Optimist Club, (Bring lawn chairs)
• 7:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Royal Showmanship Contest, Livestock Arena
• 7:30 p.m.Fun with Karaoke, Stage Area
• 8:00 p.m.Horse & Pony, Final Ride followed by Award Presentation, Grandstand
• 9:00 p.m. Horse & Pony Exhibits Released
• 10:00 p.m.-12 Midnight Release of Livestock Exhibits, Except Auction Animals

THURSDAY - JULY 24
Volunteer Day
• 6:00 a.m. 12 Noon - Release of Livestock, (Except Animals in Auction)

• 12:00 noon- 2:00 p.m. Flower & Vegetable Pick-up, Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2
• 2:00 p.m. Premier Auction (Champion Crops, Foods, & Garden), Livestock Arena
• 3:00-7:00 p.m. Auction Buyers Hospitality Tent, near Livestock Arena
• 3:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Auction, Livestock Arena (Sale Order - Rabbit, Dairy, Dairy Beef, Sheep, Dairy Feeder, 4-H Foundation, Goat, Poultry, and Swine)
• 3:30-8:00 p.m. 4-H Projects released from 4-H Exhibit, Hall, Community Center
• 8:00 p.m.“The Guild of Rock” music group, Stage Area (Bring lawn chairs)

Wells County 4-H Fair slated for July 19-24

Here’s an item to put in your new yearly planner for 2014: The Wells County 4-H Fair is scheduled for July 19 through 24 at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.

The Wells County 4-H Association and the 4-H Council have already started planning for the event.

Officers of the 4-H Association for 2014 include Kent Ulmer, president; Karl Steiner, first vice president; Chad Captain, second vice president; Gretta Nusbaumer, secretary; Leah Sills, treasurer; and Brian Clark and Melissa Bolyn, executive board members.

4-H Council officers for 2014 are Cathy Neu, president; Ryan Steiner, vice president; and Chris Crickard, secretary.

The Indiana State Fair will be held Aug. 1 through Aug. 17.

Wells County 4-H officials recently attended the Indiana Association of Fairs and Festivals Conference held in Indianapolis. The conference included seminars on liability, insurance, entertainment, livestock health, social media, marketing and other topics.

For more information on how to participate in the fair, contact the Purdue Extension Service’s Wells County Office at 824-6412.