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SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED BY FEBRUARY 1 OR DIVISION WILL BE CANCELED FOR 2026

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. 

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. 

Superintendent Alice Wiggins 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. 

Superintendent Emily Heinrichs

lexiamundson000@gmail.com

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.

Superintendent Abigail &Maddi King

lyndenyouthfairhorses1@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.  

*Exhibitors must be over 7 years of age. 

*NO EXHIBITOR HORSES MAY BE BROUGHT

**No riding

Superintendent Braden Kooiman

KooimanBraden@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. 

Superintendents Avery & Kendall Juergens

AveryJuergens24@gmail.com, KendallJuergens77@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. 

Superintendent Caitlyn Olson 

Email: caitlynrenee786@gmail.com

Livestock Judging Contest: Open to youth of all experience levels. Free to enter—just sign up by Friday at 4 PM online or in person before the contest begins. Livestock judging teaches youth to evaluate animals based on structure, quality, and performance, building decision-making, observation, and communication skills.

This is CONTEST only and is in addition to any 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.

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. 

**Ages 6-9 must have parent present at all time. 

SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED BY FEBRUARY 1 OR DIVISION WILL BE CANCELED FOR 2026

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. 

Superintendent Maisha Lindquist

lmaisha@yahoo.com

Learn about rabbits through workshops, contests and games. Exhibitors will feel more prepared for showmanship at fair, and gain confidence in handling and caring for their rabbits. There will be a fitting and showing competition and an optional rabbit agility contest on the second day.

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! 

Superintendent Julie Holien

MissJulieMoo@live.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. 

Superintendent Shai Adair

Shaij7@gmail.com

This class is designed to unlock the exhibitors imagination and give them the tools to put their wildest ideas onto paper. It moves beyond grammar rules to focus on self-expression and storytelling techniques.

SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED BY FEBRUARY 1 OR DIVISION WILL BE CANCELED FOR 2026.

 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!

SUPERINTENDENT Kaisha Shockley 360-223-5467 KaishaShockey@gmail.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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Superintendent Rebecca Hill

RebeccaVanderHage@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. 

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. 

Superintendent Monica Henken

mrhenken@gmail.com

Teen Leaders are advanced in their division. These experienced youth  give demos, assist superintendents, and mentor younger members while serving as positive role models in their division.  Teen leaders also come Thursday night before youth fair to assist in the set up of their division and assist the superintendent with any tasks needed before, during or after. 

SORRY, DIVISION IS NOT OFFERED IN 2026

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. 

Superintendent Maria Cronk

Mariathenut@yahoo.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. 

Superintendent Robert Greene

• NEW DIVISION FOR 2026

An Emergency Management class teaches students how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected disasters. The curriculum scales with age, moving from basic safety rules.