Look for the 4-Hers at the fair! You'll find them wearing the traditional 4-H logo – a green four-leaf clover with white "H" on each leaf representing head, heart, hands and health.
The 4-H Petting Zoo will be open during limited hours by 4-H members in the Livestock tent. Bring a child to share the experience of cuddling up to a bunny or petting a tame pig. Take advantage of a teachable moment to develop an appreciation of animals and agriculture. Cost to enter is $2.00 a person. All proceeds of the zoo will benefit the Kauai 4-H Federation, a not-for-profit organization that provides educational opportunities for youth. During the year, the 4-H Federation provides opportunities for youth to lead, learn and grow through workshops, camps, leadership trainings, trips and service learning projects. With the help of adults, youth plan and implement these activities while developing valuable life skills.
4-H activities will take place under the Livestock Tent during the four day fair.
- The 4-H Petting Zoo will take place from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. on Saturday, and 1:00-2:30 on Sunday.
- Livestock Club 4-Hers will be working with their project animals and getting them ready for the show and auction. A Lamb and Goat Show will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. and a Beef Steer and Hog Show will be held on Friday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. All animals will be auctioned off on Saturday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. 4-H Awards will be presented prior to the auction at 6:15 p.m. in the livestock arena.
- 4-H Cloverbud members will have their chicken and rabbits on display. Cloverbuds are youth between the ages of 5-8 and participate in 4-H through non-competitive projects.
- Rhode Island Red chicks will be sold for $3.50 each on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Very limited quantities will be sold on a first come, first served basis; on Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday at 9:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. All remaining chicks on display will be sold on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. You must bring your own container to purchase these egg layers.
- Come and learn about the many things 4-H has to offer. There is something for everyone and you'll discover that it's much more than raising livestock! Sign up as a 4-H volunteer and experience the rewarding feeling of helping others!
For more information on 4-H, come and talk to us at the fair or call the University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Office at 274-3473.
Article: Laura Kawamura
