Day 3 of the State Fair! Woot Woot!

Today was the third day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. There were tons of activities going on throughout the fairgrounds. In the 4-H Building, there were State AND County Arts-In performances (which were, as always, outstanding) there was a health and fitness activity in the "Learn by Doing" Center, and of course, there was livestock judging. Ambassadors, 4-Hers, and fairgoers alike had innumerable sights to see. What a day!

The State Arts-In performances and the animal barns were definitely the hotspots of the week. Beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, swine, sheep, you name it, it was shown and judged. There were hundreds of project entries in those areas, so many of the kids stay in three different sites around the fairgrounds. It is a great experience, where learning is encouraged and positive growth is a given. Sometimes the people walking through the buildings learn more than the 4-Hers themselves, and that's the true beauty of the fair. People can come and enjoy themselves while they learn something new. Kids get the opportunity to show off their talents and hard work, and people from all over can come and admire as the kids beam with pride, showing off their hard-earned ribbons. The animals become like pets, and they form a bond that they will remember and treasure for the rest of their lives. Once a 4-Her, always a 4-Her.`