Beyond the joyful sounds coming from the amusement rides at Strickers Grove, this weekend you can find 4-H projects on display from the Ohio State University Extension, Hamilton County 4-H clubs at the Hamilton County 4-H Community Fair. From the traditional to the contemporary, youth have displayed their projects for the community to view.
Beginning Wednesday, July 15th through Friday July 17th from 4:00PM-10:00PM and ending Saturday, July 18th from 9:00AM to 10:00PM you can gain admission to view and participate in the wide variety of 4-H projects and programs from Hamilton County 4-H, as well as ride the rides and catch sights at Strickers Grove. Strickers Grove is located at 11490 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013.
On Friday night at 6:30 you can participate in the “Taste of 4-H” or at 7:00PM you can attend the “Open Class Horse Show”. Saturday evening at 7:30 the Bulls, Broncs and Barrels Rodeo will begin, which is sure to be a good time.
Wednesday through Friday admission is $6 per person, $4 for seniors (over 60) and military & public safety personnel (with ID). Children 5 and under are admitted for free. On Saturday the admission (which includes the rodeo) is $10.00 per person, $8 for military & public safety personnel (with ID), $7 for seniors (over 60) $6 for youth (6-13). Children 5 and under are admitted for free. Ride tickets can be purchased for $1.50 per ticket or a bracelet can be purchased for $12 (Wednesday-Friday) or $14 (Saturday) for unlimited rides.
This is the 5th year for the 4-H Community Fair at Strickers Grove. 4-H is a part of Ohio State University Extension, Hamilton County. OSU Extension, 4-H Educator, Tonya Horvath, shared that this year the 4-H youth have “stepped up their game” and this is sure to be one of the most successful fairs to date. Horvath also shared that Hamilton County has seen significant growth recently, more than 70 new members joined in the last year.
Youth enrolled in 4-H programs enter projects as part of a county level competition and are rated by judges with experience and expertise in a variety of fields. From Rabbits to Robots, more than 195 projects were judged in Hamilton County. Once judged, some projects are selected to go onto the Ohio State Fair. Horvath said “this is the most state fair delegates we have seen from Hamilton County in a long time.”
4-H Youth Development provides opportunities for youth from Kindergarten to age 18 to participate in self-directed projects aimed at teaching the youth about a variety of topics. 4-H youth historically work with agriculture and livestock but, over the years, more projects have been added. Youth build robots, rocket ships, literature, performing arts and many more projects.
To learn more about 4-H in Hamilton County, contact Ohio State University Extension, Hamilton County by calling 513-946-8989 or visit hamilton.osu.edu. To learn more about the 4-H Community Fair visit www.hc4hcommunityfair.org.
4-H’ers Alexander (left) and Carlee (right) pose with a kitten and a pony.
