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      4-H FairJune 25-july 3, 2021

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4-H Fair 2021 Bartholomew County - June 25-July 3, 2021 - The Republic
2021 FAIR QUEEN:
                                 KATE SPURGEON                                                      ON THE
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                                                                                 Ethan Johnson looks down at his chicken
                                                                               during the Lil’ Wranglers Poultry Show at the
                                                                                Bartholomew County 4-H Fair, July 5, 2019.
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                                                                                  CONTENTS
                                                                        A Fair Welcome.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 4
                                                                        Outstanding 4-H Members .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 5
                                                                        10-year 4-H members. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 6
                                                                        Where to park.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12
                                                                        Calendar of events. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 13
                                                                        Farm Bureau Building activities. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
                                                                        Midway highlights. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 19
                                                                        Free entertainment.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20
From left; Olivia Shoaf, Miss Congeniality; Caitlyn Smith, third run-   Grandstand events .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21
ner-up; Emma Nolting, second runner-up; Chloe Sims, first runner-up,
and Kate Spurgeon, 2021 4-H fair queen (also pictured above), during    Map of fairgrounds.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 23
the 2021 Bartholomew County 4-H fair queen pageant on June 13.

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A FAIR WELCOME
           WELCOME TO THE 2021 BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY 4-H FAIR!
           The fairgrounds were originally located on 25th Street on the site now known as Fair
           Oaks Mall. In 1956, a group of community leaders decided it was time to have a fair-
                                                                                                              The fairgrounds is
           ground that was operated and maintained by an elected group of people who were
                                                                                                              located at 750 W. Road
           interested in improving the conditions for the 4-H members and businesses.                         200S, Columbus, IN
              On May 7, 1956, a group of citizens met and decided to form a corporate body, later             47201
           called the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Inc. The first board of directors was elected               Our mailing
           at this meeting. They were Carl Fox, Martha Doup, Perry Doup, Harry Embry, Henry                   address is:
           Hoevener, Walter Miller, B. Parker Newsom Sr., Wendel Shireman and J. Perry Thomp-                 P.O. Box 342
           son. The corporate papers were officially signed Nov. 15, 1956, and a 99-year lease was            Columbus, IN 47202-
           signed Nov. 24, 1956, between the County Commissioners and the Bartholomew County                  0342
           4-H Fair Inc. The ground was previously used as a county farm at Road 200S and Indiana             812-372-6133
           11 and is now the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Inc. fairgrounds. The first fair was held            Online:
           July 21 to 26, 1958. How blessed this community is for this project to continue.                   www.bartholomew
                                                                                                              countyfair.com.

           BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY                       2021 BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY                PURDUE EXTENSION
           4-H FAIR BOARD OFFICERS                  4-H COUNCIL OFFICERS                   SERVICE EDUCATORS
           Rick Trimpe, President, 812-343-3244     Holly Wischmeier, President            783 S. Marr Road
           Corey Jenkins, Vice President,           Julie Hoene, Vice President            Columbus, IN 47201
           812-343-8107                             Laura Lancaster, Secretary             812-379-1665
           Nathan Downey, Treasurer,                Julia Decker, Treasurer                extension.purdue.edu/bartholomew
           812-371-8461                             Missi McNealy, Assistant Treasurer
           Janet Clouse, Asst. Treasurer,                                                  Elisabeth Eaton, CED, 4-H Youth
           812-343-0769                             DIRECTORS                              Development
           Susan Arnholt, Secretary, 812-350-5190   Brian Brumley                          Harriet Armstrong, Health & Human
           Shelby Case, Asst. Secretary,            Don Coombs                             Science
           812-343-1932                             Nathan Downey                          Beth Tutko-Smith, 4-H School
                                                    David Stafford                         Enrichment Assistant
           DIRECTORS                                Sam Tobias                             Cora Carter, Agriculture and Natural
           Mark Case, 812-343-1920                  Hannah Beck, Jr. Leader                Resources, Community Development
           Darren Collins, 812-342-6055             Josie Burbrink, Jr. Leader             Katelyn Kutemeier, Community
           Lisa Coombs, 812-350-8738                Emily Hoene, Jr. Leader                Wellness Coordinator
           Jack Dunn, 812-342-3119                  Saylor Lancaster, Jr. Leader           Brenda Shireman, Office Manager
           Troy Foist, 812-342-1016                                                        Alisha Allen, Secretary
           Jason Harper, 812-603-0349
           Erica Hamilton-Jordan, 812-343-0463                                             BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
           Scott Lowe, 812-371-6158                                                        EXTENSION BOARD
           Glenn Meek Jr., 812-344-4862                                                    Leah Beyer
           Zach Morey, 812-350-6191                                                        Scott Bonnell
           Rebecca Speaker, 812-342-0531                                                   John Bundick
           Adam Ulrich, 812-343-3284                                                       Nathan Burbrink
           Mike Wetzel, 812-374-7886                                                       Amparo Caudell
           Josh Whipker, 812-350-0805                                                      Yashira Colón
           Andy Whiteside, 812-344-8044                                                    Benjamin Finke
                                                                                           Justin Gelfius
                                                                                           Matt John
                                                                                           Roselyn Johnston
                                                                                           Bill Kerkhof
                                                                                           Shawn McNealy
                                                                                           Trevor Peters
                                                                                           Lori Roney
                                                                                           Mike Speaker

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OUTSTANDING
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10-YEAR 4-H
                                          MEMBERS

                        Kathryn Rayburn                                    working with kids and          You should join 4-H because …
                        Parents: David and Kim-                            helping others.                You make amazing friendships and memories
                        berly Rayburn                                      Please complete the            that will last you a lifetime.
                        4-H Clubs: ISSK                                    following sentences.           What was your most memorable experience
                        What are your career                               4-H is important to me         in 4-H?
                        plans and how has 4-H                              because …                      Going to 4-H round-up at Purdue University
                        influenced those plans?                            It helped teach me im-         because I met 4-Hers from around Indiana and I
                        I plan on becoming a                               portant leadership skills      fell in love with Purdue’s campus.
                        physician’s assistant. 4-H                         that helped me succeed         Who has been the most influential person
                        has influenced that plan                           in school, work and other      throughout your 4-H years?
by allowing me to take sewing (non-wearable)         aspects of my life.                                  My mom because she has always pushed me to
as a project, through that I can hand sew and        You should join 4-H because …                        see the meaning behind my hard work in 4-H.
eventually suture.                                   There are so many incredible opportunities           What advice would you give to a first-year
Please complete the following sentences.             to try new things and find what sparks your          4-H member?
4-H is important to me because …                     interest.                                            Advice I would give to a 1st year member is to
It taught me responsibility and led to friendship    What was your most memorable experience              really find the fun out of your projects.
that will last for years to come.                    in 4-H?
You should join 4-H because …                        I have many fond memories from meetings,                                     Kate Spurgeon
It teaches you skills that you would not receive     clubs and fairs, but I think my favorite was in my
                                                     3rd year of 4-H getting to dance in Share The                                Parents: Aaron and Kavi
in the school year and connects you to real                                                                                       Spurgeon
world skills.                                        Fun with my best friends.
                                                     Who has been the most influential person                                     4-H Clubs: Blooming
What was your most memorable experience                                                                                           Clovers
in 4-H?                                              throughout your 4-H years?
                                                     My mom or other 4-H leader Allison Walker                                    What are your career
My most memorable experience was the                                                                                              plans and how has 4-H
annual egg hunt with my club, it was always          because they both gave me incredible oppor-
                                                     tunities to grow and try new things.                                         influenced those plans?
the best meeting to attend; or winning Grand
Champion Sewing Non-wearable two years in            What advice would you give to a first-year                                   I am attending Purdue in
a row.                                               4-H member?                                                                  the fall, studying agricul-
                                                     Pick all the projects that match your interests      ture. 4-H has shown me that there are others
Who has been the most influential person
                                                     and hobbies and then pick 1 or 2 that are un-        just as passionate about agriculture as myself.
throughout your 4-H years?
The most influential person through my 4-H           familiar or new. You may just find a new hobby       Please complete the following sentences.
years was my mom. She encouraged me to take          you enjoy.                                           4-H is important to me because …
the projects I was interested in, even some of                                                            It has given me so many opportunities over the
her favorites which included barbecue.                                      Marnie Schwartzkopf           past 10 years, such as lifelong friends, skills and
What advice would you give to a first-year                                  Parents: Jeff and Mary        joy that I will never forget.
4-H member?                                                                 Schwartzkopf                  You should join 4-H because …
The advice I would give to first-year 4-H mem-                              4-H Clubs: Clover Kids        You get to be a part of something way bigger
bers would be attend as many meetings as you                                What are your career          than just yourself, it provides you with a com-
can and become an active member. The more                                   plans and how has 4-H         munity of awesome people trying to make the
active you are in your club, the better overall                             influenced those plans?       world a better place!
experience you have.                                                                                      What was your most memorable experience
                                                                            I plan to major in ag
                                                                            education at Purdue to        in 4-H?
Kathrine Redding                                                            become an ag teacher. 4-H     When all the projects are done and the
Parents: David (Dave) and Karen Redding              has instilled in me a love of agriculture that I     livestock are together and ready to be shown.
4-H Clubs: Blacksmithing, Tractor                    want to instill in my future students.               I love seeing everyone appreciate their hard
What are your career plans and how has 4-H           Please complete the following sentences.             work and hang out together in the barns
influenced those plans?                              4-H is important to me because …                     listening to country music.
I plan on becoming a pediatric nurse practi-         It has taught me important life skills such as       Who has been the most influential person
tioner. 4-H has helped grow my passion for           responsibility and confidence.                       throughout your 4-H years?

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My mom and all the older girls who showed             Who has been the most influential person           involved and you meet awesome people.
goats with me, they all encouraged me to do           throughout your 4-H years?                         What was your most memorable experience
my best and to fill life and the fair with love and   My dad because he helps me with my pigs.           in 4-H?
laughter.                                             What advice would you give to a first-year         My most memorable experience in 4-H was
What advice would you give to a first-year            4-H member?                                        showing goats at the fair because it took a lot
4-H member?                                           Don’t be afraid to try anything, nobody is         of dedication and it was fun to show with my
Take the time to get to know fellow 4-Hers,           expecting you to be perfect at anything right      friends.
you’ll never regret it.                               away. It’s good to learn something new.            Who has been the most influential person
                                                                                                         throughout your 4-H years?
                      Kyle Thomas                                           Madison White                The most influential person I have worked with
                      Parents: Max and Kelly                                Parents: Brett and Allison   in my 4-H years is Julie Hoene because she is
                      Thomas                                                White                        my club leader, is patient, answers everyone’s
                      4-H Clubs: White Creek                                4-H Clubs: Blooming          questions and is super helpful.
                      Champs                                                Clovers                      What advice would you give to a first-year
                      What are your career                                  What are your career         4-H member?
                      plans and how has 4-H                                 plans and how has 4-H        The advice I would give to a first-year 4-H
                      influenced those plans?                               influenced those plans?      member would be to try lots of new projects
                      4-H influenced my career                              While I am undecided on      and see what you like, get to know lots of
                      plans by introducing me                               my career path currently,    people, and have fun.
to new people who can give me advice on what          I have done lots of community service in my
to do.                                                time in 4-H. That has helped me realize my                               Mackenzie Barnett
Please complete the following sentences.              desire to help people in my future career.                               Parents: Brett and Mi-
4-H is important to me because …                      Please complete the following sentences.                                 chelle Barnett
I am able to spend time with friends and family.      4-H is important to me because …                                         4-H Clubs: White Creek
You should join 4-H because …                         It allows me to try new and fun projects I have                          Needlers
You will meet lots of new friends and make lots       never done before and to compete against kids                            What are your career
of memories.                                          my age while also making lifelong friends in the                         plans and how has 4-H
What was your most memorable experience               process.                                                                 influenced those plans?
in 4-H?                                               You should join 4-H because …                                            4-H has helped inspire me
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10-year 4-H’ers
of the skills and lessons 4-H has taught me.                                Hannah Beck                   It helps teach you responsibility and to make
Please complete the following sentences.                                    Parents: Peter and Beth       new friends.
4-H is important to me because …                                            Beck                          You should join 4-H because …
I have learned so many different skills that I                              What are your career          Not only does it help teach you responsibility,
would not be able to learn anywhere else. I                                 plans and how has 4-H         but it helps you to grow and care for your
have made many amazing memories at the fair                                 influenced those plans?       community.
and through taking projects.                                                Without 4-H, I would not      What was your most memorable experience
You should join 4-H because …                                               have had the courage to       in 4-H?
4-H allows you to make memories and gain                                    talk to people about their    My most memorable experience was the way
valuable experiences that you will use for life.                            health. Clubs like Speak      we showed animals during COVID-19.
4-H also allows you to grow in your relation-        Up and holding officer positions gave me the         Who has been the most influential person
ships with fellow 4-Hers.                            practice and safe atmosphere to gain confi-          throughout your 4-H years?
                                                     dence. Opportunities like teaching Healthy
What was your most memorable experience              Habits classes to youth taught me that I love        My grandpa has probably been the most
in 4-H?                                              the healthcare field and working with kids. It       influential because not only did he let me keep
My most memorable experience in 4-H was              has also helped me choose to go to Purdue this       my animals there, but he also taught me how to
showing pigs and baking many different foods         fall to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.       care for them and train them.
throughout the summer. I also enjoyed our            Please complete the following sentences.             What advice would you give to a first-year
4-H club meetings and growing my relation-                                                                4-H member?
ships with other people in my club for ten           4-H is important to me because …
                                                                                                          My advice is to always listen to advice, never
years.                                               It gave me so many opportunities to learn new        give up and have fun.
Who has been the most influential person             skills and make new friends! I also learned and
throughout your 4-H years?                           grew from the feedback from other 4-Hers, club
                                                     leaders, judges and volunteers. 4-H gave me                                Brock Burbrink
The people who have influenced me the most           the courage to try new things and not be afraid                            Parents: Justin and Laura
throughout my 4-H years have been my mom             of failing.                                                                Burbrink
and my 4-H club leader for ten years, Amy
Mensendiek.                                          You should join 4-H because …                                              4-H Clubs: ISSK
What advice would you give to a first-year           You learn and experience things that you                                   What are your career
4-H member?                                          wouldn’t be able to learn elsewhere. There are                             plans and how has 4-H
                                                     so many opportunities to learn and grow, in                                influenced those plans?
I would advise all first-year 4-H members to         both your skill sets and character. There are
value every moment in 4-H and try to learn                                                                                      Mechanical engineering
                                                     people to support you all the way and teach                                — 4-H has given me in-
and gain memories from taking projects,              you how to succeed! You will also have a great
rather than only focusing on what ribbon you                                                                                    sight into how mechanical
                                                     time and make many new friends.                      processes function and perseverance to push
earn.
                                                     What was your most memorable experience              through any difficult tasks.
                                                     in 4-H?                                              Please complete the following sentences.
                        Dalton Haywood Lee           My most memorable 4-H experience was at
                        Barwick                                                                           4-H is important to me because …
                                                     the state public speaking competition. When I        It gives me opportunities to build on my inter-
                        Parents: Kenneth and Kay     realized that I was speaking in front of a lot of
                        Barwick                                                                           ests and a place to showcase those talents.
                                                     people and I wasn’t dying, it was a great feeling.
                        4-H Clubs: SRC               All of the encouragement and work of myself,         You should join 4-H because …
                        What are your career         my club leaders, friends and family paid off.        It gives you a sense of community, builds
                                                     Who has been the most influential person             lasting friendships, exposes you to different
                        plans and how has
                                                                                                          opportunities and it is fun.
                        4-H influenced those         throughout your 4-H years?
                        plans?                                                                            What was your most memorable experience
                                                     My parents have been the most influential
                                                                                                          in 4-H?
                        After I graduate this May,   people in my 4-H years. They encouraged me to
I plan to get my CDLs and get certified as an        try new things, to volunteer, to try leadership      Summers in the livestock barn.
electrician.                                         positions and to do everything to the best of        Who has been the most influential person
                                                     my ability.                                          throughout your 4-H years?
Please complete the following sentences.
                                                                                                          My brother Brayden Burbrink. He mentored me
4-H is important to me because …                                                                          and helped me understand the processes and
It helps you with life skills.                                              Bekah Brown
                                                                                                          taught me many aspects about livestock.
You should join 4-H because …                                               Parents: Jason and Eliza-
                                                                            beth Brown                    What advice would you give to a first-year
You make some of the best friends in your life.                                                           4-H member?
                                                                            4-H Clubs: White Creek
You learn how to do all kinds of stuff.                                                                   Keep up with your paperwork from the very
                                                                            Needlers, Junior Leaders
What was your most memorable experience                                                                   beginning of each project.
                                                                            What are your career
in 4-H?
                                                                            plans and how has 4-H
My first watermelon relay.                                                  influenced those plans?       Josie Burbrink
Who has been the most influential person                                    My career plan is to go to    Parents: Nathan and Liz Burbrink
throughout your 4-H years?                                                  college for nursing. 4-H      4-H Clubs: ISSK, Bartholomew County Live-
My 4-H leader Marcus Speers and my mom.              has influenced that by teaching me responsi-         stock Judging Team, Bartholomew County
What advice would you give to a first-year           bility and to care for others.                       Junior Leaders
4-H member?                                          Please complete the following sentences.             What are your career plans and how has 4-H
Stick with it. It goes faster than you think.        4-H is important to me because …                     influenced those plans?

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4-H gave me an opportu-                            Ashleigh Chambers                                    Charles Claycamp
                       nity to develop my love                            Parents: Angie and Joe                               Parents: Brian and Mi-
                       for animal agriculture.                            Chambers                                             chele Claycamp
                       After graduating college, I                        4-H Clubs: Clover Kids                               4-H Clubs: White Creek
                       plan to work in the animal                                                                              Needlers, Feathered
                       science field.                                     What are your career
                                                                          plans and how has 4-H                                Friends
                       Please complete the                                influenced those plans?                              What are your career
                       following sentences.                                                                                    plans and how has 4-H
                                                                          I plan on going into
                       4-H is important to me                             computer science. The                                influenced those plans?
                       because …                                          creativity from the proj-                            4-H has influenced my
It gave me an opportunity to meet friends that       ects I have done helped influence my love of     career path by helping me develop the skills
have the same love for agriculture as me.            designing ideas to help people.                  necessary to be successful in the field of busi-
You should join 4-H because …                        Please complete the following sentences.         ness. In the fall, I plan on attending IU where I
It’s an amazing way to develop leadership,           4-H is important to me because …                 will major in business with a minor in finance.
communication and management skills.                                                                  Please complete the following sentences.
                                                     It has given me confidence to do more in my
What was your most memorable experience                                                               4-H is important to me because …
in 4-H?                                              life.
                                                     You should join 4-H because …                    It has allowed me to learn valuable life
I have two: watching my sister win the barrow                                                         skills such as hard work, determination and
show and judging in Nebraska and North Caro-         It is a great community to help learn and grow
lina for livestock judging.                          yourself into something amazing.                 responsibility.
Who has been the most influential person             What was your most memorable experience          You should join 4-H because …
throughout your 4-H years?                           in 4-H?                                          4-H offers something for everyone through
I have had multiple in my 4-H career. The Weh-       Doing the greased watermelon relay with my       many projects and clubs. 4-H allows you to
meier family, my grandparents and my parents         club.                                            participate in unique opportunities, meet new
have all shaped my 4-H experience.                                                                    people and grow as a person.
                                                     Who has been the most influential person
What advice would you give to a first-year           throughout your 4-H years?                       What was your most memorable experience
4-H member?                                                                                           in 4-H?
                                                     Kristina Stafford.
4-H can be full of headaches, between filling                                                         My most memorable experiences in 4-H were
out paperwork and completing projects. I             What advice would you give to a first-year       the years that I competed with my sisters in
encourage first-year members to push on. In          4-H member?                                      the ring. It was always fun to compete against
my experience, the pros of 4-H way outweigh          Have fun and enjoy the experience while it       each other, but we were always happy for each
the cons. I wouldn’t trade my experience, the        lasts.                                           other, no matter the results.
headaches and all, for anything.

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10-year 4-H’ers
Who has been the most influential person             that I will use throughout my life.                                          What are your career
throughout your 4-H years?                           You should join 4-H because …                                                plans and how has 4-H
My dad has been the most influential person          It is a great opportunity to learn new things,                               influenced those plans?
throughout my years in 4-H. He has always            have a lot of fun, meet new friends and show                                 My career plans are to
helped me out with my projects in any way he         off what you have learned at the fair.                                       specialize in intelligence
can, and he has spent countless hours with me        What was your most memorable experience                                      through the Marine Corp.
in the barn prepping my livestock.                   in 4-H?                                                                      4-H encouraged me to
What advice would you give to a first-year                                                                                        explore areas of interest
                                                     My most memorable experience in 4-H was                                      to find out what is the
4-H member?                                          modeling my coat I made at the state fair and
Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone.                                                                                   perfect fit for me.
                                                     making it to the finals.
There are so many opportunities so don’t be                                                                                       Please complete the
                                                     Who has been the most influential person             following sentences.
afraid to try new things to see if it’s something    throughout your 4-H years?
you’ll enjoy.                                                                                             4-H is important to me because …
                                                     The most influential person throughout my
                                                     years in 4-H has been my grandma because             It allowed me to explore my cooking and
                        Justin Ray Coombs            she spent many hours helping me learn how            baking skills. I enjoy trying new recipes.
                        Parents: Don and Lisa Ray    to sew.                                              You should join 4-H because …
                        Coombs                       What advice would you give to a first-year           It allows you to try many different skills and
                        4-H Clubs: Country Club      4-H member?                                          projects to find out what you really enjoy.
                        What are your career         Have fun working on your project and don’t           What was your most memorable experience
                        plans and how has 4-H        procrastinate.                                       in 4-H?
                        influenced those plans?                                                           My most memorable experiences in 4-H were
                        To attend University of                            Zachary Gladden                the two years that my projects made it to the
                        Northwestern Ohio to be-                                                          state fair.
                                                                           Parents: Tim Gladden and
                        come a diesel mechanic.                                                           Who has been the most influential person
                                                                           Amy Gladden
Please complete the following sentences.                                                                  throughout your 4-H years?
                                                                           4-H Clubs: ISSK
4-H is important to me because …                                                                          Mrs. Oliverio, the Happy-Go-Luckies leader, has
                                                                           What are your career           been super helpful and has given great tips on
4-H helped me to take responsibility and to be                             plans and how has 4-H
organized.                                                                                                making my recipes better.
                                                                           influenced those plans?        What advice would you give to a first-year
You should join 4-H because …                                              I am attending the Univer-     4-H member?
To learn life skills and meet new people                                   sity of Louisville, majoring   The advice I would give to first year 4-H mem-
What was your most memorable experience                                    in Computer Science. 4-H       bers is to try two of three projects to learn new
in 4-H?                                              electric projects have allowed me to express my      skills.
When I showed against my older sister in expert      love for technology, influencing my future.
showmanship with our pygmy goats.                    Please complete the following sentences.                                  Emily Harker
Who has been the most influential person             4-H is important to me because …
throughout your 4-H years?                                                                                                     Parents: Andrew and
                                                     It was a quintessential part of building my                               Ellen Harker
My older sister Tanna, she always pushed me          character and work ethic.
and I always wanted to beat her ... and didn’t.                                                                                4-H Clubs: Clover Kids
                                                     You should join 4-H because …                                             What are your career
What advice would you give to a first-year
                                                     It allows you to expand your horizons, along-                             plans and how has 4-H
4-H member?
                                                     side building on your current interests.                                  influenced those plans?
Be as involved as you can and enjoy those
moments because you will miss them when              What was your most memorable experience                                   My plans are to attend
they are gone.                                       in 4-H?                                                                   Purdue University, receive
                                                     Building the projects themselves, each project                            a bachelors in agronomy
                                                     came with its own celebrations and hiccups.          and become a Crops Consultant. 4-H has
                        Erin Enzinger                                                                     influenced my career path by granting me the
                                                     Who has been the most influential person
                        Parents: Rex and Kim                                                              opportunity to attend camps at Purdue to help
                                                     throughout your 4-H years?
                        Enzinger                                                                          me explore my potential career options.
                                                     The most influential person over my 4-H years        Please complete the following sentences.
                        4-H Clubs: White Creek
                        Needlers                     has been my father, as he helps with projects
                                                     when needed and gives input on how I could           4-H is important to me because …
                        What are your career         better my projects.                                  It encouraged me to perfect skills that will help
                        plans and how has 4-H                                                             me achieve my goals in life. 4-H has also helped
                        influenced those plans?      What advice would you give to a first-year
                                                                                                          me learn to organize my time and resources to
                                                     4-H member?
                        I plan on studying                                                                complete tasks.
                        computer information         Do the projects that sound fun to you and don’t
                                                                                                          You should join 4-H because …
technology at Purdue Polytechnic in Columbus.        allow yourself to be overworked. Enjoy your
                                                     project thoroughly, even if that means cutting       4-H helps one feel accomplished and confi-
4-H has influenced these plans because it has                                                             dent. 4-H grants youth with the opportunity to
given me the opportunity to try and learn new        down on projects.
                                                                                                          explore undiscovered passions.
things.
                                                                                                          What was your most memorable experience
Please complete the following sentences.             Katie Hagan
                                                                                                          in 4-H?
4-H is important to me because …                     Parents: Brian and Tara Hagan
                                                                                                          My most memorable experience in 4-H was
It teaches me life skills, such as responsibility,   4-H Clubs: Happy-Go-Luckies                          when I decided to name one of my steers Bolt.
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That name ended up fitting him very well be-                           Emily Hoene                                        Royce Lofton
cause at weigh-in he lived up to his name and                          Parents: Ben and Julie                             Parents: Brady and Suzan
bolted out of the pens and the barn. From there                        Hoene                                              Lofton
he proceeded to romp around the Southside                              4-H Clubs: Blooming                                4-H Clubs: Kiddin’ Around
playground and then crossed the street over to                         Clovers, Junior Leaders                            Goat Club
the housing addition. I, along with volunteers
and other 4-Hers, chased down Bolt. Finally,                           What are your career                               What are your career
Tyler Jackson corralled him into a fenced-in                           plans and how has 4-H                              plans and how has 4-H
area at Ron & Sondra Peter’s farm to save the                          influenced those plans?                            influenced those plans?
day.                                                                   I plan to major in agri-                           At this time. I am unde-
Who has been the most influential person                               business with a minor in                           cided. I am considering an
throughout your 4-H years?                          sustainability.                                 elementary education or business degree. 4-H
                                                    Please complete the following sentences.        is about teaching, so that is why I am consid-
Throughout my decade in 4-H I have had a mul-                                                       ering education.
titude of influential people help guide me to       4-H is important to me because …
success. However, behind the scenes my mom          It has provided me with numerous life experi-   Please complete the following sentences.
has been the most supportive. She encourages        ences that have made me a better person.        4-H is important to me because …
me to do my best without doing it for me and        You should join 4-H because …                   It has taught me about financial responsibility
that has made an everlasting impact.                It allows you to grow as a person by meeting    and time organization.
What advice would you give to a first-year          new friends and learning an abundance of life   You should join 4-H because …
4-H member?                                         skills.                                         It is fun and you make a lot of new friends.
Do your own paperwork. No matter how awful          What was your most memorable experience         What was your most memorable experience
you may think it is. You will be grateful that      in 4-H?                                         in 4-H?
you did it yourself. Also, if you show livestock,   My most memorable experience in 4-H was         Winning Grand Champion Boer Goat the first
before you go to a show put Kool Aid in their       winning Grand Champion Beef Steer and Heifer    year I showed.
water at home and then again at the show so         the same year.
they will drink the new water.                                                                      Who has been the most influential person
                                                    Who has been the most influential person        throughout your 4-H years?
                                                    throughout your 4-H years?                      My parents, they are very supportive.
                                                    My dad has been the most influential person     What advice would you give to a first-year
                                                    throughout my years in 4-H.                     4-H member?
                                                    What advice would you give to a first-year      Find an older 4-H member to teach you what
                                                    4-H member?                                     you need to know.
                                                    Always try your best and never give up.
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10-year 4-H’ers
                        Ella Meek                      would get to experience for the next 10 years. I   It has helped friendships grow and gives kids a
                        Parents: Matthew and           also won the rooster crowing contest by a large    chance to learn a wide variety of life skills.
                        Christy Meek                   margin which impressed everyone and made           You should join 4-H because …
                        4-H Clubs: Feathered           me feel extremely proud to be a part of the        Of the experiences and all the memories you
                        Friends Poultry Club,          program.                                           will make.
                        Bunny Bunch Rabbit Club        Who has been the most influential person           What was your most memorable experience
                        What are your career           throughout your 4-H years?                         in 4-H?
                        plans and how has 4-H          The person who has been the most influ-            The best memories were hanging out with my
                        influenced those plans?        ential through my 4-H years has been my            friends during fair week. There is never a dull
                        I will be attending the Uni-   mom. While I could not have accomplished           moment when I am with my friends.
versity of Indianapolis with a major in exercise       any of my successes without my leaders and
                                                       mentors along the way, the one person who          Who has been the most influential person
science. After earning my bachelor’s degree, I                                                            throughout your 4-H years?
will be a part of a direct admissions program          learned with me through every step was my
                                                       mom. I am able to recognize the sacrifices she     My mom because she was the one who started
to get my doctorate in occupational therapy to                                                            me in 4-H and has helped me with all of my
pursue a career as an occupational therapist.          made for me to pursue the ambitions I had,
                                                       and she never stopped short when it came to        projects throughout the years.
4-H has influenced my career path because
                                                       helping me make them happen. We have also          What advice would you give to a first-year
it introduced me to numerous life skills and                                                              4-H member?
allowed me to experience working with other            been able to bond over our shared interests
4-H members, adult leaders and even livestock.         which I would not be able to do with anyone        Don’t wait until the last minute to do your
4-H has also allowed me to explore my hobbies          else.                                              projects and just enjoy the experience.
such as cooking, crafting and my interest in           What advice would you give to a first-year
medicine. These experiences taught me I enjoy          4-H member?                                        Harris Otte
working with people and led me to discover my          I would tell a first year 4-H member to not be     Parents: Daren and Laura Otte
fondness for medical sciences.                         intimidated by the older kids and to jump right    4-H Clubs: White Creek Needlers
Please complete the following sentences.               in next to them. I would also advise them that     What are your career plans and how has 4-H
4-H is important to me because …                       if they have passions or interests, act on them    influenced those plans?
                                                       because no matter what, you will learn and
It has provided me with so many relationships,         grow from the experience.                          Plan on studying agribusiness. I learned a lot
learning opportunities and fun experiences. It                                                            about agriculture from 4-H and want to con-
has allowed me to discover myself as well as                                                              tinue in the agriculture field.
make an impact on my community.                                               Katelyn Mensendiek          Please complete the following sentences.
You should join 4-H because …                                                 Parents: Keith and Amy      4-H is important to me because …
                                                                              Mensendiek
You should join 4-H because there is a place for                                                          It has taught me responsibility.
everyone and, no matter what your interests                                   4-H Clubs: White Creek
                                                                                                          You should join 4-H because …
are, there will be a project for you that allows                              Needlers
                                                                                                          You will meet a lot of new and different people.
you to learn and grow more than you ever                                      What are your career
                                                                              plans and how has 4-H       What was your most memorable experience
expected.
                                                                              influenced those plans?     in 4-H?
What was your most memorable experience
                                                                              4-H has helped my love      Winning Grand Champion Dairy Cow.
in 4-H?
                                                                              for animals grow and has    Who has been the most influential person
My most memorable experience in 4-H was                                                                   throughout your 4-H years?
my first year on the night we had a pitch-in           shown me the impact animals have on us. This
and rooster crowing contest through my club,           is why I will be attending Purdue University to    My father.
the Feathered Friends Poultry Club. This night         study vet nursing this fall.                       What advice would you give to a first-year
remains the most memorable for me because it           Please complete the following sentences.           4-H member?
showed me the comradery and togetherness I             4-H is important to me because …                   Try something outside of your comfort zone.

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                                                       Handicapped Parking               C and is available for            fees
                                                       Available with state-issued       purchase at the Fair Of-          Parking fees will be col-
                                                       handicapped parking pass,         fice. No reserved parking         lected starting at 10 a.m.

  at the                                               located near Southside
                                                       Elementary School off of
                                                                                         space.
                                                                                         FFA Parking
                                                                                                                           on Kids Day and 1 p.m. on
                                                                                                                           the remaining days.

   fair
                                                       Road 200S.                        Parking will be provided          Military Appreciation Day
                                                       Gate C General Parking            at Southside Elementary           Saturday, June 26, is Mil-
                                                       Pass                              School by the Columbus            itary Appreciation Day.
                                                       For $25, this pass allows         FFA. Parking lot is paved         Anyone with a military ID
                                                       weekly entrance at Gate           and handicapped accessible.       can park for free.
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                                   OF EVENTS
                                   FRIDAY, JUNE 25   BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY DAY
                                   7–11 a.m.         4-H Goat check-in – Goats will be weighed as they
                                                     come off the truck. Entry ticket must be submitted for
                                                     all goats by 11 a.m. Subject to change pending weather
                                                     conditions.
                                   10:00 a.m.        Lil’ Wrangler Poultry Show & 4-H Poultry Show – Pavil-
                                                     ion
                                   Noon–4 p.m.       Antique Farm Display entries due
                                   5 p.m.            OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FAIR
                                   5 p.m.            Midway Opening Night – $25 Wristband
                                   5–10 p.m.         Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family
                                                     Arts and Commercial Buildings open
                                   7 p.m.            TBD – David Boll Theatre
                                   7 p.m.            Blacksmithing Demonstration- Heritage Building
                                   7 p.m.            Ferguson Road - Farm Bureau Building
                                   7 p.m.            Demolition Derby, Sponsored by Toast Promotions –
                                                     Grandstand
                                   8 p.m.            4-H Watermelon Relay – Horse Arena

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Lillian Tuell, a Lil’ Wrangler, pets the sheep before the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair livestock auction, July 13, 2019. Carla Clark | For The Republic

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 CHRIS LANE FOR SHERIFF                                              SUNDAY, JUNE 27   COLUMBUS & HOPE FFA DAY
THIS IS ALSO MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (ANYONE WITH A MILITARY ID CAN PARK            8 a.m.            4-H Horse & Pony English Halter & Performance Show,
FOR FREE)                                                                                               Contesting Show will be after 3:00 p.m.
6:30 – 10:30 a.m.      Swine check-in (Swine must be stalled by 10:30 a.m.) –         9 a.m. – noon     Swine weigh-in – Purebred gilts must be declared at
                       Subject to change pending weather conditions                                     weigh-in
8:00 a.m.              4-H Horse & Pony Western Halter & Performance Show             12:30 p.m.        Lil’ Wrangler Rabbit Show & 4-H Rabbit Show – Pavilion
9 a.m.                 Lil’ Wranglers Goat Show & 4-H Goat Show – Pavilion; order     1 p.m.            Baby Personality Contest – Farm Bureau Building: please
                       — Pygmy, dairy, meat                                                             follow the appointed times
                       (meat show will begin 15 min. after dairy or no earlier than   1 p.m.            Columbus FFA Antique Tractor Pull – Grandstand
                       2 p.m.)                                                        1 p.m.            Southern Indiana Garden Tractor Pullers – Grandstand
2–10 p.m.              4-H Community, Family Arts Buildings, Commercial Build-        2–10 p.m.         4-H Community Building, Family Arts and Commercial
                       ings Open                                                                        Buildings Open
2–8 p.m.               Midway Opens – Regular tickets until 8 p.m., then wrist-       3 p.m.            Midway opens – $30 wristbands
                       bands                                                          5 p.m.            Vesper Services – David Boll Theatre – next to Community
5–10 p.m.              Lil’ Hands on the Farm opens                                                     Building
5 p.m.                 Pedal Tractor Pull – east of Farm Bureau Building. Registra-   5–10 p.m.         Lil’ Hands on the Farm opens
                       tion from 3-5 p.m., $2 entry                                   6 p.m.            Children’s Baking Contest – Family Arts Building (Registra-
5 p.m.                 TBD – David Boll Theatre                                                         tion at 5 p.m.)
5–6 p.m.               Let’s Bake a Pie Contest entry registration – Family Arts      6:30 p.m.         Bartholomew County Farm Stock Tractor Pull – Grandstand
6 p.m.                 Let’s Bake a Pie Contest – Family Arts Building                7 p.m.            4-H Fashion Revue Public Showing – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m.                 Elvis Impersonator, Ron Hobbs – David Boll Theatre             7 p.m.            Blacksmithing Demonstration – Heritage Building
7 p.m.                 Blacksmithing Demonstration – Heritage Building
7 p.m.                 Full Throttle Monster Trucks – Grandstand
8 p.m.                 Midnight Madness Midway – $18 wristbands until mid-
                       night

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MONDAY, JUNE 28          FARM BUREAU DAY                                                TUESDAY, JUNE 29                BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY REMC DAY
7 a.m. – 11 a.m.         4-H Sheep, Beef, Starter Calf & Dairy steer check-in – Beef,   8:30-9:30 a.m.                  Market Lamb weigh-in – Livestock Barn (Entry ticket must
                         Starter Calves, & Dairy will be weighed as they come off the                                   be submitted for all sheep by 9:30 a.m.)
                         truck. Sheep must be stalled by 11 a.m. Check-ins subject      10 a.m.                         4-H Barrow Show & Showmanship - Pavilion
                         to change pending weather                                      5–10 p.m.                       Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.         4-H Flowers, Beekeeping, Crops and Gardening project drop                                      Arts and Commercial Buildings open
                         off & check-in – Community Building                            5 p.m.                          Community Day at the Midway – Canned Goods Night – $5
9–11 a.m.                Open Class Flowers entries due – Family Arts Building                                          off with canned good, $25 wristbands
1 p.m.                   Lil’ Wrangler Swine Show, 4-H Gilt Show, as well as Open       6 p.m.                          4-H Best Dressed Rabbit & Rabbit Races – Gathering
                         Carcass will follow – Livestock Pavilion                                                       Pavilion
5–10 p.m.                Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family         6:30 p.m.                       Horse & Pony Master Horseman Contest
                         Arts and Commercial Buildings open                             7 p.m.                          Blacksmithing Demonstration – Heritage Building
5 p.m.                   Midway Opens – Dollar Day: $1 per ride                         7 p.m.                          Frog Jumping Contest – Farm Bureau Building, registration
5:30–6:00 p.m.           Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest – Farm Bureau Building                                        at 6:30 p.m.
                         (registration at 5 p.m.)                                       7 p.m.                          Chordlighters – Barbershop Quartet – David Boll Theatre
6:30 p.m.                Horse & Pony – Open Arena                                      7 p.m.                          All Star Circuit of Champions TQ Midgets – Tony Stewart
7–8 p.m.                 Columbus Clogging – Farm Bureau Building                                                       Foundation Race – Grandstand
7 p.m.                   Columbus City Band – David Boll Theatre
7 p.m.                   Columbus Speedway Go-Karts – Grandstand

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Justin Coombs, first tractor at left, and his mother, Lisa Coombs, who competed in tractor pulls, wait with other participants to be
weighed during the antique tractor pull at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair July 7, 2019.

WEDNESDAY,                                                                            THURSDAY, JULY 1   INDIANA FARM BUREAU DAY – BRENT CRIDER
JUNE 30 		             BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS DAY                           		                 AGENCY / ROBERT HENDERSHOT AGENCY
8 a.m.                 4-H Tractor Contest Registration begins (Record sheet must     8:30 a.m.          Lil’ Wrangler & 4-H Dairy Show – Pavilion
                       be turned in at the time of contest.)                          12:30 p.m.         Lil’ Wrangler Beef /Starter Calf – Pavilion
8:30 a.m.              4-H Cat & Caged Critter Registration, Show to Follow           1 p.m.             4-H Beef Show – Pavilion: order – Heifer & Cow Calf, Starter
9–11 a.m.              Open Class Flowers due – Family Arts Building                                     Calves, Steers
Noon – 7 p.m.          Blacksmithing Demonstrations – Heritage Building (will be      5–10 p.m.          Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family
                       off & on throughout day)                                                          Arts and Commercial Buildings open
Noon – 10 p.m.         Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family         5 p.m.             Midway Opens – BOGO $25 Wristbands – Buy One Get One
                       Arts and Commercial Buildings open                             6 p.m.             4-H Rooster Crowing Contest – Gathering Pavilion
1 p.m.                 Lil’ Wrangler Sheep Show, 4-H Sheep Show – Pavilion            6:30 p.m.          Horse & Pony Parent & Alumni Horse Show, 4-H Fun Show,
2 p.m.                 Midway opens – Kids Day – $18 wristbands all day and
                                                                                                         4-H Costume Class, Announcement of Master Horseman
                       night (no age limit)
                                                                                                         Contest Winners
2 p.m.                 Pedal Tractor Pull – East of Farm Bureau Building; registra-
                                                                                      7 p.m.             Blacksmithing Demonstration- Heritage Building
                       tion begins at 1 p.m. $2 entry
                                                                                      7 p.m.             TBD - David Boll Theatre
3 – 4 p.m.             Lil’ Tykes Carnival – David Boll Theatre
                                                                                      7 p.m.             Southern Indiana Dirt Drags – Grandstand
5 -6 p.m.              TBD – David Boll Theatre
                                                                                      7 p.m.             Richard Coffey, Rock ‘N Rich, the Jukebox Hero, Veterans
6 p.m.                 Kids Carnival Games & Farm Trivia – Farm Bureau Building
6:30 p.m.              Horse & Pony rain date or open arena riding                                       Singing for Veterans, Farm Bureau Building
6:30 p.m.              Night Owl Country Band – David Boll Theatre                    8 p.m.             Working Chute Contest sponsored by Bartholomew County
7 p.m.                 Indiana Truck Pulling Association – Grandstand                                    FFA Alumni – Pavilion
8–9 p.m.               Easterling Magic Show – Farm Bureau Building

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FRIDAY, JULY 2	SOMBRA INDUSTRIES                                          SATURDAY, JULY 3    BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY FARM BUREAU
9 a.m.           4-H Rocket Demonstration – Large Parking Lot Shelter     7:30 a.m.           Livestock Auction Buyers Breakfast – Pavilion
                 north of Grandstand                                      8:15 a.m.           4-H Livestock Sale – Pavilion
11 a.m.          4-H Barbeque Contest – David Boll Theatre                5–9 p.m.            4-H Community Building, Family Arts, and Commercial
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 4-H Grand Champion Pictures – David Boll Theatre                             Buildings open
5–10 p.m.        Lil’ Hands on the Farm, 4-H Community Building, Family   2 -10 p.m.          Midway Opens – $30 wristbands
                 Arts, and Commercial Buildings open                      7 p.m.              Demolition Derby sponsored by Toast Promotion – Grand-
5 – 8 p.m.       Midway Opens – Regular priced tickets until 8 p.m.                           stand
5 p.m.           4-H Parade of Champions – Livestock Pavilion             7 p.m.              Blacksmithing Demonstration- Heritage Building
6:30 p.m.        Lil’ Wrangler Horse & Pony – Horse Arena                 8 – 10 p.m.         4-H Project Release ONLY
6:30 p.m.        4-H Supreme Showmanship & Livestock Awards – Division
                                                                          SUNDAY, JULY 4
                 1: Rabbit, & Poultry – Pavilion
                                                                          Noon – 3 p.m.        4-H and Family Arts Release Exhibits (This is the only time
7 p.m.           4-H Supreme Showmanship & Livestock Awards – Div 2:
                                                                                               you may pick up exhibits from the Family Arts
                 Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep & Goats – Pavilion
                                                                                               Building.)
7 p.m.           Good Time Review – A groovin’ rock band spanning the
                 decades – David Boll Theatre
                                                                          ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PICKED UP. NO PROJECTS WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE
7 p.m.           Blacksmithing Demonstration – Heritage Building          EXTENSION OFFICE. ALL PROJECTS NOT COLLECTED AFTER DESIGNATED PICKUP TIMES
7 p.m.           Family Fun Night – Cornhole, Spin the Wheel, etc.        WILL BE DISCARDED.
7 p.m.           Indiana Pulling League – Grandstand
8 p.m.           Midnight Madness – $18 wristbands

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FARM BUREAU BUILDING ACTIVITIES
FRIDAY, JUNE 25         7-8:30 p.m.        Ferguson Road

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 4:30-5:30 p.m.           Registration before tractor pull, $2 entry                                      FARM BUREAU FAIR
                  5:30 p.m.                Pedal Tractor Pull                                                              COMMITTEE
                                                                                                                           Darren Collins, 812-343-4559
SUNDAY, JUNE 27         1-5 p.m.           Baby Personality Contest, participation will be by appointment                  Julie Hoene, 812-603-2744
                                                                                                                           Bill Gordon, 812-579-6802
MONDAY, JUNE 28         5 p.m.             Registration (classes posted at registration)
                        5:30 - 6:30 p.m.   Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest                                                Contests sponsored by Barthol-
                        7-8 p.m.		         Columbus Clogging Company                                                       omew County Farm Bureau,
                                                                                                                           Inc. are open to all Barthol-
TUESDAY, JUNE 29        6:30 p.m.          Frog Jumping Contest Registration begins                                        omew County residents and
                        7 p.m.		           Frog Jumping Contest                                                            any member of Bartholomew
                                                                                                                           County Farm Bureau, Inc.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 1 p.m.                  Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull, $2 Entry Fee
                   2 p.m.		                First Pull
                   6-7 p.m.		              Kids Carnival Games & Farm Trivia
                   7:30 - 8:30 p.m.        Easterling Magic Show

THURSDAY, JULY 1        7 p.m.             Richard Coffey, Rock ‘N Rich, the Jukebox Hero, Veterans Singing for Veterans

FRIDAY, JULY 2          7 p.m.		           Family Fun Night – Cornhole, Spin the Wheel, etc.

                                                                                                                  Supporting the
                                                                                                               Bartholomew County
                                                                                                                     4-H Fair
IN-35077992

                                                                                        IN-35077987

                                                                                                      12000 E 225 N • Hope • 372-6031
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MIDWAY
  Friday, June 25       5 p.m.     Opening Night – $25 Wristband

  Saturday, June 26     2 p.m.     Regular tickets until 8 p.m.
                        8 p.m.     Midnight Madness – $18 wristbands
                                                                                                       Damaged or broken wrist-
  Sunday, June 27       3 p.m.     $30 wristbands until close                                          bands will not be replaced.
                                                                                                       Wristbands will not be sold
  Monday, June 28       5 p.m.     Dollar Day – $1 per ride                                            1 hour before closing. Wrist-
                                                                                                       bands cannot be traded. No
  Tuesday, June 29		         Community Day                                                             refunds. Ticket prices: $1.25
                    1-3 p.m. Midway closed to public. Disabled/challenged/at risk can ride for free.   each or 22 for $25.
                    5 p.m.   $25 wristbands, $5 discount for a Canned Good
                                                                                                       4-H members may purchase
                                                                                                       one wristband for $12 during
  Wednesday, June 30 2 p.m.        Kids Day – $18 wristbands (no age limit)
                                                                                                       the fair week any day wrist-
                                                                                                       bands are offered.
  Thursday, July 1      5 p.m.     Family Day – $25 wristbands BOGO – Buy One Get One

  Friday, July 2        5 p.m.     Regular tickets until 8 p.m.
                        8 p.m.     Midnight Madness – $18 wristbands

  Saturday, July 3      2 p.m.     Last Blast – $30 wristbands

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Facilities in Kokomo, Amboy, Edinburgh, Anderson,
Emporia, Romney, Burlington, and Winamac, IN.

                                   KOKOMO
                                   GRAIN CO.
                             6672 East 650 South, Edinburgh, IN 46124
                                           812-526-5574
                                           800-284-2676
                                      www.kokomograin.com
                                                                              IN-35074364

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FREE ENTERTAINMENT
    DAVID BOLL THEATRE (NEXT TO THE 4-H COMMUNITY BUILDING)

    Friday, June 25         7 p.m.		     TBD

    Saturday, June 26       5 p.m.		     Royalty Athletix – http://www.royaltyathletix.net
                            7 p.m.		     Elvis Impersonator, Ron Hobbs

    Sunday, June 27         5 p.m.		     Vespers
                            7 p.m.		     4-H Fashion Revue Public Showing

    Monday, June 28         7 p.m.		     Columbus City Band – Marches, show tunes & light classical – www.columbuscityband.org

    Tuesday, June 29        7 p.m.		     Chordlighters – Barbershop Quartet – www.chordlighters.org

    Wednesday, June 30 10 a.m. - noon    Elite Cheer
                       3 - 4:30 p.m.     Little Tikes Carnival
                       7 p.m.		          Night Owl Country Band

    Thursday, July 1        7 p.m.		     TBD

    Friday, July 2          7 p.m.		     Good Time Review – https://www.facebook.com/GoodTimeReview/

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                                  People
        We invest in wellness, education, and safety.

                                  Profit
              We empower innovation and smart risk
              management to sustain economic growth.

                                  Planet
        We achieve positive environmental outcomes
         through efficient transport & responsible
                  resource consumption.

                        Production
       We hold ourselves to the highest standards
      when it comes to food supply, food quality and
                       food safety.

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                        www.cgbgrain.com                                                              812-526-2651 | 7kfarms.com
                                                                            IN-35078080

IN-35078083
                                                                                                At Taylorsville 1/4 mile West of U.S. 31 on Rd 650 N

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GRANDSTAND EVENTS
Friday, June 25 7 p.m.             Demolition Derby
		                                 Sponsored by Toast Promotions

Saturday, June 26 7 p.m.           Full Throttle Monster Trucks
		                                 Sponsored by Columbus Chevrolet
                                                                                       Tickets to Saturdays’ Demolition Derbies,
Sunday, June 27  1 p.m.    29th Year Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Antique Tractor Pull
                                                                                       Indiana Pulling League & Farm Stock
                 1 p.m.    Southern IN Garden Tractor Pullers                          Tractors, and Monster Trucks are $10/
                 6:30 p.m. Farm Stock Tractor Pull and Truck Pull					                 adult and $5/child, 12 years and under.
                 								                                                              Unless stated otherwise, other events
Monday, June 28  7 p.m.    Columbus Speedway Go-Carts                                  will be $5/adult; $3/child, 4-12; with
                                                                                       children 3 and under free.
Tuesday, June 29 7 p.m.    All Star Circuit of Champions TQ Midgets
		                         Tony Stewart Foundation Race

Wednesday, June 30 7 p.m.          Indiana Truck Pulling Association

Thursday, July 1          7 p.m.   Southern Indiana Dirt Drags

Friday, July 2            7 p.m.   Indiana Pulling League

Saturday, July 3          7 p.m.   Demolition Derby II
                                   Sponsored by Toast Promotions

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                                                                         IN-35078081
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FAIRGROUNDS
                                                                          MAP
                                                                 key to MAP
                                                                 A.    HORSE ARENA              N.    STATE POLICE
                                                                 B.    HORSE BARN               O.    CONSERVATION CLUB
                                                                 C.    THE GATHERING PAVILION   P.    BUILDING #6
                                                                 D.    LIVESTOCK PAVILION       Q.    PORK PRODUCERS
                                                                 E.    LIVESTOCK BARN           R.    BUILDING #5

                                          *                      F.
                                                                 G.
                                                                       LITTLE HANDS ON FARM
                                                                       ADMINISTRATION/
                                                                       RESTROOMS
                                                                                                S.
                                                                                                T.
                                                                                                      BUILDING #4
                                                                                                      RURAL YOUTH ICE CREAM
                                                                                                U.    KIWANIS CLUB
                                                                 H.    UTILITY SHED             V.    FARM BUREAU
                                                                 I.    PAGODA                   W.    BUILDING #3
                                                                 J.    LIONS CLUB               X.    ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN
                                                                 K.    FIRST AID                      CHURCH
                                                                 L.    COMMUNITY BLDG/          Y.    BUILDING #2
                                                                       DAVID BOLL THEATER       Z.    FAMILY ARTS BUILDING
                                                                 M.    CONSERVATION CLUB        AA.   BUILDING #1

               ROBERT HENDERSHOT AGENCY
                                          IN-35073619

                                                        IN-35078078

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                                                                                                      COUNTY ROAD 200 SOUTH

             At Bartholomew County REMC, our members and the
           community we serve are our single greatest investment.
        That’s why we invest in the latest technologies to strengthen
          reliability and more importantly, help our community grow
        stronger every day. When we invest in new technology, we’re
            investing in a brighter tomorrow… for all our members.

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                1697 W Deaver Road, Columbus, IN 47201
IN-35073566

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                                                                                                                   IN-35078084

              www.bcremc.com • 812-372-2546 • 800-927-5672
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                                                  26TH ANNUAL

                       Sunday, June 27th, 2021
                                 1 - 4 pm at
                      The Commons - Downtown Columbus
                            300 Washington Street

                      Admission is FREE!
                        Space is limited. So register now at
             http://www.therepublic.com/bridalshow/

                   All brides will automatically be entered to win
                  cash prizes from show vendors for your wedding.

                  Winners will be announced a week after the show.
                                     Sponsored by

                   From more information call Lara Hunt at 812-379-5655
                            or email: lhunt@therepublic.com
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