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Hear the sounds of the county fair
michelle beran
Michelle Beran

Our 4-H Ambassadors helped me record several radio spots last week and I’d like to share their invitation with you.

The Barton County 4-H Ambassadors invite you to “Come hear the sounds of the Barton County Fair” which is happening July 6-10! You can check out the full schedule for many upcoming events at bartoncountyfair.com.

Pre-fair events have already started with the 4-H Dog Show on June 25 and our Broadway-themed Fashion Revue, Fiber Arts, and Clothing Construction Judging will be held on June 30. We have a lot of creative 4-H members who have learned new skills all year. The Public Fashion Revue is held on June 30 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church if you would like to see these young people put their skills in action.

Much of the 4-H judging will be completed on Wednesday, July 6 and that evening, we will hold the annual Youth Rally in the ring in Expo III. On Thursday, July 7, we’ll start the day with the Business Appreciation Breakfast and Great Bend Chamber Coffee. All are welcome and be sure to check out all of the great foods, photography, woodworking, entomology exhibits, and much more.

Livestock shows are a regular part of many county fairs and we invite you to check out all of the livestock. The Swine Show is Thursday at 9 a.m., the Horse Halter classes on Thursday at 3 p.m., Bucket Calf Show is Thursday at 6 p.m., the Sheep and Goat Show on Friday at 8 a.m., the Beef Show is Friday, at 5 p.m. and we wrap up the shows with the Horse Show on Saturday at 8 p.m. 

Be sure to make time to watch the Small and Large Animal Round Robin on Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. The 4-H members who are participating in Round Robin are selected as the top showmen and women of each species in their age division. 

My favorite sounds are those of learning and laughter and you will hear plenty of that during the Barton County Fair!

Keep learning. Keep showing grace and kindness.


Michelle Beran is the 4-H and Youth Development Agent for the Cottonwood District, Barton County office. For more information on this article or other 4-H Youth and Development related questions email Michelle at mberan@ksu.edu or call 620-793-1910.