4-H Working Exhibits a success at the Washington County Fair

Many people enjoyed “making and taking” during the Working Exhibits on Tuesday, July 19 at the Washington County Fair. A large crowd flocked to the hands-on presentations during the late afternoon and left with some homemade items and valuable facts.

Six groups of 4-H’ers participated in the Working Exhibits, ranging in activities from learning about sensory slime to origami to heat safety. This project area falls under the communication division which is known for teaching youth how to demonstrate, give directions to an audience, and interact with an audience to produce a take-home product.

Elijah Puttmann of the Limecreek Limelights and Calvin Meller of the Riverside Ramblers earned the Judge’s Choice trophy for their exhibit titled “B.O.B the Butterfly Magnet.” The following groups will represent Washington County at the Iowa State Fair:

Paige Malichky, Hannah Rodgers, and Ellie Callahan with Heat Safety.

Fiona McClellen with Origami.

Emily Conger, Marlee Greiner, and Emma Greiner with Fun with Sounds.

Elijah Puttmann and Calvin Meller with B.O.B. the Butterfly Magnet.