NEW DIVISIONS IN 2023
First Aid & CPR Division
Superintendent Ben Johnson Benjohnson7070@gmail.com
This class is taught by local emergency responders. First Aid & CPR equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving children and babies.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Forestry Education Division
Superintendent Michelle Williams mikenmichelle54@yahoo.com
Forestry students are trained to grow, manage, and protect healthy forest ecosystems. Forestry classes are designed to give students hands-on field experiences using the latest technology when learning about land management principles and practices.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Ham Radio Division
Superintendent Jim Blattner jim_blattner@yahoo.com
You won’t leave this class with your amateur radio license but you will know a great deal about electricity, radio, and exactly what this fun hobby is about and how to be come a “ham” yourself. MUST BE A READER!
Exhibitor Ages 10-18
Livestock Divisions
Beef Division
Superintendent Tara Knaus TKnaus2002@gmail.com
You will attend a clipping clinic, a Fit & Show clinic, followed by hands on practice. After clinics & practice, you will show your animal in the ring. Animals must be at least three months of age, no horns, and clean but preferably not clipped. A Grant is available from Whatcom County Cattlemen’s for purchase of an animal. For more info see the Scholarships and grants page for application.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Dairy Cattle Division
Superintendent Heather Oostra
Co- Superintendent Joanne Odens
360-318-4798
For novice to advanced dairy show-person, the division has classes on clipping, showing and judging. There will also be other fun and educational classes as well as Fit & Show and Type classes. No horns on dairy cattle.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Pygmy, Dairy, and Meat Goat Division
Superintendent Alice Wiggens amwiggins31@comcast.net
In the goat division, (pygmy, dairy, meat) you will learn about proper care, grooming and hoof trimming. There will also be a Fit & Show clinic and contest. All goats will be required to have scrapies ID (ear tag or tattoo or other permanent form or identification) with flock number. For any questions regarding the federal program, please call the Wa. State Dept of Ag. (360)-902-1878. No Horned animals allowed.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Horse Division
Superintendent Cara Stuit Cara.stuit@gmail.com
Two busy days of Horse related activities. You will learn judging, practice groom squad, basic vet care, and Fitting and Showing at halter class. Please do not bring your own horse. For the safety of the exhibitors, quiet horses are provided for the youth.
Exhibitor Ages: 7-18
**Exhibitors must be over 7 years of age.
**No riding
Livestock Judging and Round Robin Division
Superintendent Caitlyn Paris Caitlynrenee786@gmail.com
Round Robin, Large Animal: Is a clinic designed for experienced showman. Friday you will fine tune your showmanship in the Horse, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, & Goat Divisions. Friday PM you will compete in a Round Robin Showmanship Contest. Saturday you finish in the Livestock Division. The livestock division is only offered to those in Round Robin.
LIVESTOCK CONTEST is an add on to your current division Saturday Morning.
Exhibitor Ages: 8-18
Sheep Division
Superintendent Jason Dockter Jdockter1@gmail.com
This is a hands-on learning environment, instructing youth on feeding, training and showing. We will work on following trends of the show industry. Our department is obligated to abide by federal regulations with regards to official identification (scrapie tags) of all sheep. For any questions regarding the federal program, please call Wa. State Dept. of Ag (360)-902-1878. No Horned animals allowed.
Exhibitor Ages: 6-18
Swine Division
Superintendent Heidi Greenwood Heidibailey1123@gmail.com
You will attend a Fit & Show and Type clinic, followed by hands on practice. You will also learn about different breeds and how to select a market animal. Please bring an animal if possible! We require erysipelas vaccinations for all swine.
Exhibitor Ages: 6-18
Small Animal Divisions
Cat Division
Superintendent Megan MacArthur Megmac999@msn.com
After getting to know each other, we will be decorating cages, (cats are home on Friday, bring your cat on Saturday only). You will learn how to prepare your cat for show, then practice fitting & showing. Other activities may be a poster making contest, cat safety, and first aid. Cat exhibitors must present proof of vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian for: Panleukopenia, feline rhinotracheitis, calici viruses.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Dog Division
Superintendent Danaya Snavely Dsnavely22@gmail.com
This will be a busy two days of obedience and sociability training along with several dog demonstrations and a talk by a local veterinarian. All dogs must be at least six months old, have a rabies certificate dated within 36 months, and be current on all vaccinations to include Parvo and kennel cough. Please bring proof with each dog.
Exhibitor Ages: 6-18
**Ages 6-9 must have parent present at all time.
Poultry Division
Superintendent Riley Lagerwey
Basic instruction on healthcare, identification, and raising of quality poultry will be covered. Learn how to select and order poultry along with equipment and nutrition needs. You will attend a Fit & Show clinic; get hands on experience, then wrap up day two with a Type and Fit & Show class.
Exhibitor Ages: 8-18
Rabbits and Cavies Division
Rabbits and Cavies will not be offered this year. SORRY!
Learn about rabbits and cavies through workshops, contests, crafts and games. Participants will be more prepared for all the fairs, and more knowledge about rabbit care. There will also be a costume, Fit & Show, and jumping center. Bring your own solid bottom cage.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Still Life Divisions
Chess Division
Superintendent Bert Rutgers treeandleaf@gmail.com
You will enhance, strengthen, and learn about the Game of Kings. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners just getting started, to advanced. Learn exciting new chess strategies and test your skills with a mini chess tournament. FUN!
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Country Crafts Division
Superintendent Maura Kalsbeek this.girl.smart@gmail.com
If you enjoy exploring new craft projects and want to learn about seeds, plants, gardens, and do crafts with a country motif, come join this division.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Entrepreneurship Division
Superintendent Justin Hutchings
Justinseggsandmowing@gmail.com
Would you like to start your own business? Here is a chance to learn about the whole process: marketing, bookkeeping, etc. You will have an area to set up a booth to sell your product or service. NO FOOD PRODUCTS MAY BE SOLD!
Exhibitor Ages 8-18
Knitting Division
Superintendent Brenda Dunford
Here’s your opportunity to learn the basics of knitting. Create a variety of fabrics using different yarns and needles. You will learn to do the knit & purl stitch, cast on, bind off, more advanced techniques for advanced knitters and go home with at least one small useful project and sample swatches. Equipment will be provided.
Exhibitor Ages 8-18
Lawn Mower Pull Division
Superintendent Jeff Kentch
360-815-5979
Co -SuperintendentJason Cronk Jcronk228@gmail.com
Bring a riding lawnmower if possible and learn the ins and outs of tractor sled pulling, rules & regulations, how to keep your mower running and how to have fun competing with your mower. Learn Basics of troubleshooting and machine maintenance.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Photography Division
Superintendent Annalisa Fox threeshillingsphotography@gmail.com
Introduction to camera basics. We will have Guest speakers who work in the photography field, a photo scavenger hunt & photo judging. You will have fun learning how to take better pictures and express your creativity. A digital camera will be needed.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Posters & Charts Division
Superintendent Tanya Johnson Tanyajohnson827@gmail.com
All entrants to the Youth Fair are encouraged to enter posters in the Poster Division. The posters will be displayed throughout the barns and serve as educational material for WCYF visitors. All posters will be judged and receive constructive comments. See the rules below for poster and display requirements to enter posters at the NWWF.
Educational Poster or chart Entries Must have been made since previous youth fair.
Exhibitor ages 6-18
Jr. Rodeo Division
We will not be offering Jr. Rodeo this year. Sorry!
Introduction to Jr. Rodeo and its events. Also learn to throw a rope, and the basics of riding a bucking barrel. There will also be demonstrations of horse events, pole bending, barrel racing and other fun competitive activities.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Sewing Division
We will work on both hand and sewing machine skills, as well as building a working knowledge of tools, equipment, pattern use and fabrics. Through hands on activities, students will create projects for their sewing boxes and place setting activities intermingled with knowledge building games.
Exhibitor Ages 6-18
Small Engines Division
Superintendent Todd Black Janel@unlimitedservice.us
Students will work with an experienced technician and volunteers to tear down and put back together a small engine. They will be using sockets, ratchets, wrenches and other tools to help them learn how a small combustion engine works and how to repair and maintain it. They will learn to identify the components and discuss concepts such as spark, fuel supply and torque specs. As is the rule in most shops, no open-toe shoes.
Exhibitor Ages 10-18
Teen Leader Division
Superintendent Monica Henken mrhenken@gmail.com
Teen Managers serve as hosts and guides to exhibitors and parents and help manage between the office and the divisions. Teen Leaders will be working with “Supers” in a specific division as hands on instructor coaches, and organizers of that division. (Age Requirement of 13 years old for Teen Leaders. Teen Management must have served one year as a Teen Leader and be approved by Youth Fair Manager.)
Exhibitor Ages 13-18
Watercolor & Sketch Division
Superintendent Katie Manner Katherinemanner@gmail.com
Urban Sketch & Watercolor: On Day 1, you will explore watercolor basics, how to mix colors, theory, control of pigments and water techniques and paper types. On Day 2, you will take what you learn, and apply it to Urban sketch and paint outdoors (weather permitting) the scenery. If the weather does not cooperate, you will work indoors with focus objects to work with.
Exhibitor Ages 10-18
Woolcrafts Division
Superintendent Andrea Stevenson
Fleece from animal to project. Learn the techniques of carding, drop spindle, hand spinning with spinning wheels, and dyeing wool in the Woolcrafts division. Equipment will be provided.
Exhibitor Ages 8-18
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Announcement
Sign up now. Divisions fill up FAST! All entries close March 17. No wait lists, exhibitor exchanges or refunds.