Judges evaluated both the animals and their handling skills in many categories.
AUGLAIZE, OH (WLIO) - A celebration of young people in agriculture highlighted the second day of the Auglaize County Fair. Members of 4H drew large crowds today as they showcased their special skills and talents through various competitions at the fairgrounds. Our Ellie Janszen has the story.
The students demonstrated their expertise and commitment to 4H while also practicing essential life skills to help build confidence for their future.Â
The annual Auglaize County Fair celebrated the area's agriculture as participants showed out through impressive showmanship events that included hogs, goats, and horses. Participants from across the county showed off their dedication and hard work as they competed against one another in the arena. Judges evaluated both the animals and their handling skills in many categories, while fairgoers supported and enjoyed the delicious food.
The students demonstrated their expertise and commitment to 4H while also practicing essential life skills to help build confidence for their future.Â
Participants from across the county showed off their dedication and hard work as they competed against one another in the arena.
"We've worked on interviews and learning how to talk in front of people and get out of your shell. Just stuff you really need to know about life," commented Tommy Sunderland, a 4H member.
Even members who have been around for years still feel like they grow through the program each year they come back.Â
The annual Auglaize County Fair celebrated the area's agriculture as participants showed out through impressive showmanship events that included hogs, goats, and horses.
"This is my third year. The first two years I did non-livestock, and this year I did livestock, so it's actually my first time showing. I learned a lot this past year and made a lot more friends and them teaching me what to do," said Jayden Metzger, a 4H member.
The family tradition of showing animals and achieving success is shared by many attendees.
For more information on tickets and events to come, visit auglaizecountyfair.org.
"It teaches you some really cool life lessons; it teaches you about hard work, and if you work hard, you can achieve amazing things. When my dad was little, he used to show market hogs, so it's just really special to me because I can keep that going," stated Zandry Williams, a 4H member.
The beloved fair brings people together of all ages to serve as a reminder of the importance of agriculture and values in the county. For more information on tickets and events to come, visit auglaizecountyfair.org.
