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Welcome

The Whatcom County Youth Fair is a two-day learning fair.  It is not necessary to belong to any club or organization or to own an animal, but it is advisable to bring your own.  Listed below are brief descriptions of each division.  

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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

Oostra97@gmail.com


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 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

Meat Goat Division

Superintendent Lexi Amundson

lexiamundson000@gmail.com

360-922-4781


In the meat goat division, you will learn about proper care, grooming and hoof trimming, cuts of meat, preparing your goat for show and auction.  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 . (360)-902-1878.


Exhibitor Age   6-18


Horse Division

Superintendent Cara Stuit and Klee Monroe

Cara.stuit@gmail.com

Klee.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

Sheep Division

Superintendent Claire Hume

youthfairclaire@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

Superintendents Max & Alex DePass

maximusdepass@hotmail.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 Chelsea Marion 

lmtchelseam@gmail.com


Co-Superintendent Shauna Hanson

Sillyfilly92889@gmail.com


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

Superintendent Maisha Lindquist

lmaisha@yahoo.com


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


Creative Writing Division

Superintendent Shai Adair

Shaij7@gmail.com


Exhibitor Ages 8-18


 

Entrepreneurship Division

Superintendents Justin Hutchings and Miranda Skochko

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 9-18

Knitting Division

Superintendent Brenda Dunford

D5ranch@frontier.com


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

We will not be offering Photography this year. Sorry!


 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

Superintendent Leslie Hagen

ilovelegacycreations2@gmail.com


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 tblack4038@aol.com


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.  Learn to identify the components, discuss concepts such as spark, fuel supply ,torque specs. no open-toe shoes.  Automotive for 2nd year participants. 

Exhibitor Ages 10-18

Teen Leader Division

Superintendent Meghan Harting

meghankharting@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

A-langley@hotmail.com


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

An Experience that lasts a lifetime.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -HK

The division superintendents will reach out to you after your entry is submitted to let you know what, if anything, you need to bring to the fair.


Division superintendents cannot accept entries or late requests.


Each division has a limited # of exhibitors, and spaces are filled in the order that entries are received.


MISSION STATEMENT: We are dedicated to creating a positive and meaningful impact on youth and the community, while promoting agricultural education through hands on learning opportunities, fostering mentoring systems, encouraging personal growth, and instilling community values.  


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