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2024 Fair Season is upon us in Montana!
Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Fair events will be held at the Big Sky Country State Fair in Bozeman on the Gallatin County Fairgrounds July 12th - July 20th!
Be sure to check out our 4-H/FFA Fair Events Schedules for your project arrival times, weigh-ins, exhibit judging, shows, market photos, Market Sale, etc:
Reminder: New Sunday Schedule
The 4-H/FFA Livestock Areas will be closed to the public on the last Sunday (07/21) of the 2024 Big Sky Country State Fair. Trucks, semis and trailers will be moving through the livestock areas throughout the day, so to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the general public, exhibitors, and animals, the areas will be closed off from the rest of the Fair.
For the mutual benefit of the Fairgrounds and 4-H/FFA exhibitors, Sunday will now become a processor load-out and barn clean-up day. 4-H/FFA market animals that are sold through the Market Livestock Sale are terminal projects intended for meat consumption. At the request of the meat processors, animals are to be transported to their final destinations beginning Sunday morning. All other 4-H/FFA animals will be released from Fair intermittently throughout Sunday at the discretion of each species.
Exhibitors are still required to be at the Fairgrounds for this day (Sunday 07/21), as they are expected to care for their animals until release, help clean barns and assist species committees.
4-H/FFA families with reserved RV camping spots will be permitted to move onto the Fairgrounds beginning on Saturday, July 13th. All RVs must be in place by no later than Monday, July 15th at 6pm. RVs will be allowed to leave the grounds at any time starting Sunday, July 21st with attention to livestock transport trailers and load-out schedules. |
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COUNTDOWN TO FAIR!
We are only a couple weeks away from the 2024 Big Sky Country State Fair!
The 2024 Fairbook,
"Are You Ready for Fair Checklist," Concessions SignUp, Buyer Marketing Materials and
MORE are all on our office website here: 4-H/FFA Fair Information - Gallatin County Extension | Montana State University
4-H Youth Exhibitor & Adult Fair Admissions Wristbands:
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE & PICK-UP AT OUR 4-H OFFICE
Our 4-H Office sells discounted wristbands/tickets/parking passes to 4-H/FFA families that are participating in Fair.
Beginning on the Wednesday of Fair Week (July 17th) the gates open to the public and all 4-H families and exhibitors must have 4-H wristbands to enter the Fair each day (through July 21st).
- 4-H Office Prices will be as follows:
- 4-H Youth (exhibiting at fair) Wristband = FREE
- 4-H Adult Week Pass Wristband = $20 each
- Additional Youth (not exhibiting at fair) Wristband = $10 each
- Day-Passes for friends, extended family (grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, etc.) or Buyers that come to support you during fair and Carnival Wristbands will be available for separate purchase through the Fairgrounds Website: Gallatin County Fairgrounds Tickets (etix.com)
Fairgrounds Parking - The Fairgrounds is
very limited on parking during Fair Week, more so this year than ever before, so please be mindful of the following policies:
- 2024 Policies:
- ALL exhibitors and spectators will need to park in the free general public lots, Tamarack (Gate A) and Oak St (Gate B). Both can be used to come in for shows, loading in supplies and such. The Tamarack Lot (Gate A) will be the one opening at 7am for early morning access and closer proximity to the showrings.
- ALL 4-H/FFA families will receive FREE "Drop-Off Passes” for use at West Oak (Gate C) when needed during Fair Week. This pass allows drive-in access to the livestock barns (i.e. to drop off supplies, feed, etc). These passes only allow up to 2-hour parking/access to those areas until 10am when the gates close and the Fair opens to the public at 11am each day (Wednesday, July 17th – Saturday, July 20th). Vehicles that are not moved out of the gated areas by 10am will be towed.
- 4-H/FFA families with reserved RV camping spots
ONLY:
- Will receive two parking passes per RV space rented from the Fairgrounds Office. These passes will need to be filled out completely and left with each vehicle it is “registered” to. RV families may pick up RV parking passes from the Fairgrounds office when notified. Vehicles without these passes will be towed.
- Will be permitted to move onto the Fairgrounds beginning on Saturday, July 13th. All RVs must be in place by no later than Monday, July 15th at 6pm. RVs will be allowed to leave the grounds at any time starting Sunday, July 21st with attention to livestock transport trailers and load-out schedules.
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REQUIRED 4-H Project Interviews
ALL Gallatin County 4-H Members must participate in an interview evaluation with their record book in order to enter exhibits in fair.
Interviews: During the Project Interviews prior to Fair, a judge will evaluate members on their interview skills (eye contact, confidence, attire, ability to answer questions), their 4-H Year experience and project knowledge utilizing an interview rubric.
Livestock, Horse & Small Animal (including Dog/Cat) Project Interviews:
- Thursday, July 11 & Friday, July 12, 2024 4pm - 8pm each day
- Dress nicely and bring your completed and SIGNED Project Record Book(s) to your interview
- If you are in the Dog or Cat Project, and are be submitting a Dog or Cat Educational Poster, bring the poster to this interview.
Indoor Project Interviews:
- Monday, July 18th between 9am – 3pm.
- Bring your SIGNED Project Record Book(s) and project exhibits as it will be evaluated during your interview with a judge.
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UPDATE: 4-H Concessions Stand @ Fair
**Our typical 4-H Fair Concessions stand has been deemed “unusable” this year due to a broken pipe and other structural issues. We are still planning to have concessions, but will definitely need all hands on deck to make this happen! Our priority is to still be able to offer affordable food options all Fair week long to 4-H/FFA families as we know Fair vendor food can be pricey. Even if you are not planning on exhibiting at the 2024 Fair, please consider signing up for a shift to help!
For 2024, our plan is to prepare all concessions food in the commercial kitchen in Exhibit Building #4 (building behind the 4-H Indoor exhibit building) throughout the week and serve food out of a 20x30 Tent in front of our typical 4-H Concessions location at Indoor Arena (sheep/goat/rabbit barn).
We need BOTH Youth & Adults to sign up for Kitchen Shifts (prepping/cooking) and/or Tent Shifts (selling/serving). The money earned from the concessions is a large part of helping youth and volunteers attend events, fund projects and much more! Your couple of hours of work is so helpful to making 4-H successful.
Youth: Ages 8 and older can work in the Kitchen and/or Concessions Tent. Youth 8-11 years old must be accompanied by an adult. (Please make sure to sign up for an adult slot. If the adult slot is filled, please select another time).
Adults: We will need adults to help with all shifts (kitchen cooking/prepping and selling/serving under the Tent). The more adult help the better!! If your youth is 8-11 years old, please sign up for an Adult slot at the same time as your youth member. Please do not bring youth under 8 years old to the Concessions Stand as this is a safety issue.
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A92AABFE3-50131220-4hcafe
Be sure to arrive about 5 minutes early for your scheduled time at your scheduled location so that you are prepared to start at that time. If you need to reschedule or are unable to make your scheduled time, please find your own replacement.
CONCESSION STAND OPERATING HOURS:
Wednesday 07/10 – 10:00 am – approx. 4:00 pm (KITCHEN PRE-FAIR PREP DAY – ADULTS ONLY exhibit building #4)
Monday 7/15 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 7/16 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 7/17 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 7/18 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 7/19 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (Market Sale Night)
Saturday 7/20 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 7/21- 8:00 am – approx. 2:00 pm (4-H Livestock Areas CLOSED to public - leftovers, snack shack only during Animal Load Out and Barn Clean Up until supplies last)
Please contact one of the 4-H Fair Concessions Co-Managers with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your help - it is much appreciated!
Tiffany Togstad (tifftogstad@gmail.com
Laura Fisher (howdy@revivallclothing.com)
Amy Juliano (amy.juliano@yahoo.com)
Toni Berger (trberger1@gmail.com)
Stephanie Lively (livelysteph76@gmail.com)
4-H Office (gallatin4h@montana.edu 406-582-3280)
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4-H Promotional Booth
We need 4-H members and parents/leaders to help promote our organization at the 4-H promotional booth in the Indoor Exhibit Building during Fair Week! You will just simply need to be there and answer questions regarding how to get involved, pass out the information and merchandise we will have provided!
Sign Up for a shift here:
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2024 Market Livestock Auction
All Market Livestock Auction Marketing Materials & Buyer Registration details can be found on our
4-H/FFA Market Sale Buyer Information Website:
https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hbuyers.html.
2024 Livestock Auction Schedule:
- 2:00pm – 6:00pm 4-H/FFA & Market Sale Buyers Check-In (Red Sale Pavilion)
- 3:00pm – 6:00pm 4-H/FFA Market Sale Buyers BBQ Served (Small Animal Tent).
- 4-H families, to ensure there is enough food for our buyers, please plan to wait until 5pm to help yourself to the BBQ.
- 3:45pm 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced (AgWest Tent)
- 4:00pm – approx. 12:00am 4-H & FFA Livestock Market Sale (AgWest Tent)
Marketing Information and Resources:
The office also has a few hard copies available if printing isn't an option for you.
A hard copy of these attachments has been mailed out to all buyers listed on the Invitation (2023 Buyers) as well as 2022 and 2021 Buyers, as a courtesy.
Please review these materials yourself so you can help answer questions about the Sale and the general process. Feel free to print these and/or send electronic copies to interested buyers - along with the materials you generate for your project (photo cards, etc.) Encourage potential Buyers to reach out to any member of the Market Livestock Committee (contact information in the Brochure) with additional questions.
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Join us for a 4-H Family Fun Night DANCE!
Our Gallatin County 4-H Teen Camp Counselors are putting on a
DANCE for 4-H members and families on Saturday Night of Fair Week (July 20th)!
Come learn some basic swing dance moves and popular line dances in a family-friendly environment. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that are easy to move in. All ages welcome! |
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2024 Summer Camp: Registration CLOSED
We hit our youth camper registration capacity (80 youth) and Registration for the 2024
"Legends of the Sea" 4-H Summer Camp is CLOSED. If you would like to join the waitlist in the event that a camper has to cancel, please email us at gallatin4h@montana.edu
Thank you to all those that registered - we can't wait to see you at Camp in August! We hope you are ready for some LEGENDARY fun! |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
End-of-Year 4-H Awards Celebration for Youth, Families & Volunteers!
We are in our final months of wrapping up the 2023-2024 4-H year and want to invite families to celebrate the closing of the 4-H year at the Youth and Volunteer Awards Celebration on SUNDAY, September 29, 2024 at 2pm at the Bozeman Grantree Inn.
An RSVP will be required as we get closer to the event as the food will be catered. Keep an eye out for more communications coming your way! |
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LOOKING AHEAD:
The 4-H Year at a Glance - 2023-2024 4-H Annual Calendar HERE
*Our Gallatin 4-H BAND app has ALL 4-H meetings/events listed in one place in the calendar tool
JULY 4-5 Office Closed (Fourth of July)
JULY 7-9 Montana 4-H Pre-Congress
JULY 9-12 Montana 4-H Congress (details above)
JULY 11-12 Animal Project Interviews (Livestock/Small Animal, Horse & Dog/Cat)
JULY 12-21 Big Sky Country State Fair!! (check the Fair schedules)
JULY 15 Indoor Project Interviews & Exhibit Judging
JULY 19 Market Livestock Auction (live bidding only, starts at 4pm)
JULY 21 Barn Clean-Up & Load-Out Day (see fair schedule)
JULY 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
AUGUST 7-11 Bozeman Stampede
AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 14 "Legends of the Sea" 4-H Summer Camp
See July Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.
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Join our BAND app group: Gallatin County 4-H
Never miss important updates from the Gallatin County 4-H Office!
Download the BAND app today and either scan the QR code or search "Gallatin County 4-H" subscribe to join our group. Meetings, fundraisers and deadlines can all be found here!
You must opt-in, we will not add you and can choose to opt-out at a later date if needed.
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UNLIMITED LEADERS COUNCIL (ULC)
ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on
July 2nd at 6pm at the Extension Office.
Current Committee: Aaron Pruitt, Kelly Pavlik, Toni Berger, Tamara Knappenberger, Monika Johnson, Laura Fisher, Joey Knappenberger, Tiffany Togstad, Randy Radke, Erica Hastings (Youth), Bonnie Radke (Youth) & Nicole Reeves (Youth). |
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MARKET LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE (MLC)
Our next full committee meeting will be Tuesday, July 16th at 9pm (FAIR WEEK) at the Extension Office.
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GALLATIN 4-H FOUNDATION, INC.
This committee met on June 27th and voted on various financial requests for Congress, some Indoor 4-H Banners for Fair and decided to revamp their scholarships for the coming year. The Foundation will be at the Fair for the Market Sale and Senior Recognition Ceremony to recognize our graduating seniors and scholarship recipients. The Foundation will meet next on September 19th at 6pm at the Extension Office.
This committee fundraises for higher education scholarships and new clubs and projects.
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Dag Nabids Club
Meetings take place the second to last Tuesday of each month.
Dag Nabids met on June 18 to finalize our care package for delivery to the animal shelter. We also brainstormed for our fair display so we can begin delegating craft tasks. It's going to be amazing! We visited Stafford Animal Shelter on June 21.
We will not have a regular business meeting in July, but we will have a work meeting with pizza instead. Hope your projects are going well! See you at Fair!
Upcoming Dag Nabids Events and Meetings for July:
July 9, 12:00-3:00 - Fair display work & pizza party 🍕
July 11 and 12 - Animal project interviews
Questions, please call or text:
Belinda Nash 406-570-5585 or
Monika Johnson 406-579-3211
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Hyalite Hawks Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact
Jen Wold: jenmariewold@hotmail.com
406-209-7408
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Gateway Challengers Club
Meetings take place the second Monday of each month at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center (145 Mill St., Gateway) from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
The Gateway Challengers met on June 24 at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center for their regular June meeting. We talked about what we needed to do for the fair as well as worked on our club display. Our club leaders signed record books for those entering projects in the fair.
Please note that we will have NO regular club meetings in July or August. Check your email for information about other times we may be meeting for club display work in July or Gateway Birthday Bash preparations in August. We hope to see most of you at the fair! Remember we will have a September club meeting to wrap up the 4-H year on Monday, September 9.
We’ll send out information about at least one more meeting next week to work on the club display!
For any questions, please contact
Jessica Black
theblacksmail@gmail.com
406-539-0940
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Belgrade Pioneers Club
Meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at WB Ranch in Belgrade.
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Ora Et Labora 4-H Club
*School Enrichment Program/Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Leaders Ashley Casto or Tia Mitchell:
ajcasto@gmail.com
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Pass Creek Club
Meetings take place on the first Sunday of each month at 4:00pm at Springhill Church.
For any questions, please contact Cassie Smieja: smiejahay@latmt.com
406-539-3833
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Shining Mountaineers Club
**New Meeting Time & Location
Meetings will now take place on the SECOND Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm at the 161 W. Madison Ave, Belgrade.
We are all excited for the fair!
Our record books look amazing and our Shining Mountaineers Clubs members have done a fantastic job on all their record books and their projects. We are all so proud!
Our fair committee members are meeting on Sunday, July 14th from 3-5pm in Exhibit building 3 to set up our club booth. Our theme this year is "Our Roadmap to Success".
Our club voted to pay half the cost of camps and pre congress for qualifying members this year.
We have no official July meeting due to the amount of work put into fair and our August meeting will be coupled with a large party at WildWonders Farm School.
For information about Shining
Mountaineers Club please contact:
Lindsey Klebenow lindseyberlin5@hotmail.com
or
Lindsey Vose lheadman@gmail.com
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Dry Creek Teens Club
Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
If you have questions, please contact Kelly Pavlik 406-600-1016 or via email kelly.pavlik@barnard-inc.com
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Gallatin Valley Livestock Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
If you have questions, please contact Jeff Sposito via email jffsposito9@gmail.com
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Manhattan Clever Clovers Club
Meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
If you have questions, please contact Kelly Pavlik 406-600-1016 or via email kelly.pavlik@barnard-inc.com
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Manhattan Livestock Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
This Club is NOW FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
For any questions, please contact Melanie Duffin: rmduffin3@gmail.com
406-209-1978
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Clarkston Mustangs Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Cassandra Mitchell:
cassyjh@hotmail.com
406-223-0146
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Willow Creek Wranglers Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Sam Cavin at 599-8288 sjcavin@msn.com
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Member At Large
New to 4-H? Not sure what club fits your style? Register for your projects under
“Member at Large” when completing your 4-H Enrollment Clubs page on ZSuite.
Participating in a specific 4-H club is not a requirement to participate in 4-H projects, but clubs provide members a great opportunity to get more involved with their communities, leaders, and group activities.
We encourage members to join one of our clubs listed above!
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2023-2024 4-H Projects
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AMBASSADORS / TEEN LEADERSHIP **new leader this year!
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BAKING **new leaders this year!
Baking did not meet in June. Your leader (s) can't wait to see what you bring to the fair. See you next year!
If you have any questions, please contact Erin at (ehagmeier@gmail.com email) or text 406-461-7205
Project Leaders:
Erin Neil
Katie Taylor
Krista Pancich
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BEEF
We will see you at fair beef kids. Please stay tuned to your email and text messages to keep up with what you need to do before fair!
Please contact any Beef Project Leader with any questions.
Beef Committee:
gallatinbeefproject@gmail.com
ANNABEL MORGAN 406-580-9003
MELANIE DUFFIN 406-209-1978
SETH HALVERSON 406-209-1178
KELLY PAVLIK 406-600-1016
CRAIG DEBOER 406-570-3304 |
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CAKE DECORATING **new leader this year!
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CAMP COUNSELORS
4-H Summer Camp will be August 11th - August 14th, 2024 at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures!
The Camp Counselors have been hard-at-work planning LEGENDARY workshops and activities for the 2024 camp!
If you have any questions, please contact one of the Camp Directors. **If you will not be able to attend a Counselor meeting, you
must let the Office or one of the Directors know. We hope to
“sea” you soon!
Sincerely your Camp Directors,
Molly Yurdana (4-H Agent)
Tiffany Togstad (Camp Co-Director)
Amy Juliano (Camp Co-Director)
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CAT **new project this year!
Julie Oghigian
Dr. Julie O
714-206-4636
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CLOVERBUDS (AGES 5-7)
The Cloverbud program is designed for youth ages 5-7 (age as of Oct. 1) and strives to develop age-appropriate skills and abilities by giving these young members the opportunity to explore various topics and activities in 4-H before becoming a regular youth member.
What we have learned so far:
November: What is 4-H and possible projects
December: Sport Fishing
January: Baking/Cooking and a service project
February: Dog obedience and agility
March: woodworking bird feeders
April: Horse
May: Group potluck and we worked on our fair booth decor.
June: NO MEETING
July: NO MEETING
If you have questions please email Erin Neil at ehagmeier@gmail.com or 406-431-7205.
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DAIRY COW
Looking forward to seeing you at fair in July!
Questions? Contact leaders Shawna Oostema (406) 580-7819 or Cassie Smieja (406) 539-3833.
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DOG OBEDIENCE
This project is NOW FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
NO CLASS ON JULY 3rd!
We only have one class left before we show at the fair!!! Our last class will be at Taylor Park in Manhattan at 5:00 on July 10. Parents, please plan to attend a short meeting before we start class regarding the day of our show. I will go over all the details and answer any questions you may have. Please refer to page 51 of the fair handbook for the rules and the dresscode. Our show is on July 15th. Agility will go first, starting at 11:00, and obedience will follow. Please be at the fairgrounds between 10:00 and 10:30 so that you can check in, get your pictures taken and be ready to go in the bleachers by 10:50. Pictures of the members and their dogs will be being taken in Exhibit Building #3. You can get your pictures taken before coming to the show ring if you are entering through the gates by that building. I will be sending out an email with more details but please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.
Please let me know if you have any questions. See you soon!
Shawnna Taylor
406-599-0869
shawnna0869@gmail.com
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GOAT - DAIRY
Questions? Contact a Dairy Goat Leader:
Cassy Mitchell 406-223-0146
Leah' Macdonald 406-220-3556
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GOAT - MARKET
Questions? Contact a Market Goat Leader:
Gena Johnson (406) 599-5920
Aimee Henry (406) 548-1031
Wendy Ward (406) 600-9662
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HORSELESS HORSE **new leader this year!
Questions? Contact new leader Sarah Capp at (406) 539-4386 or scapp9999@hotmail.com
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HORSE PROJECTS
Fair is almost here! Please make sure that you are taking care of all the last minute items so that you are prepared and ready to show!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. Interviews: Interviews will be held on July 11-12. Make sure you are signed up. Dress nice and bring your record book with you. These are required!!
2. Posters: Everyone needs to make a poster showcasing their horse and the work they have done this year in the horse project. These can be used to decorate your stall, along with any other items you choose to bring as decoration. There will be awards for the best posters!
3. Attire: Proper attire for each class can be found in Fairbook. In general, proper western attire includes dark or black jeans that are long enough to cover boots, ironed button down shirt that stays tucked, belt, and helmet (riding classes) or western hat (showmanship). Long hair should be neat and put in a bun.
3. Fair Horse Show: Friday, July 12-Sunday July 14. See Horse show schedule. The arena will open at 7am Friday for Jumping/Dressage warm up, with bit checks at 8am for all English classes. "Check in and Chill out" for all other participants will begin at 5 -7pm on Friday!!! This is mandatory! Bring your bit to have it officially approved, You will not be able to show without an approved bit. This is also a time to get your number, decorate your stalls, acclimate your horse to the arena, and help set up and practice the trail course. General Showmanship and western classes will be on Saturday, with Cowboy Church and Working Ranch Horse on Sunday. Games and the Awards ceremony will be on Sunday, July 14th evening.
4. Stalls- Every horse participating in fair will have a stall. You will be required to give a stall deposit which will be returned to you at the end of fair after someone has checked to see that your stall was left clean and in good condition. Even if you do not intend to keep your horses at the fairgrounds overnight, stalls are a nice place to allow your horse to have a break between classes, etc.
5. Fair Rules/Etiquette:
- Clean up after yourself and your horse! Bring your own rake and bucket or wheelbarrow for manure. Clean up after others if they forget!
- Do not trot or lope in the parking lot area.
- Do not ride double or without a helmet.
- Be prepared and ready and waiting for your classes. Do not stand in gate area unless your class is next.
- Help others and be encouraging to all members! 4H is about having fun, and everyone doing their best!
- Volunteer and help! If you see a need, help fill it or find a Horse Committee member in a green shirt to let us know. Don't be a complainer, be a problem solver!!
- Show GRACE to the leaders, other competitors, and parents. Remember that everyone is just doing the best they can!!
- HAVE FUN!!!
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HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS
Keep an eye out for future events and volunteer opportunities at the Montana State Drill Team Association Competition in Hamilton from August 1st - 4th.
For questions, contact Jessie Mejias 352-304-1648.
jlsheperd@gmail.com
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KNITTING/CROCHET
This project is NOW FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Jeanette Hughes 406-570-7368
Phyllis Lewis 307-4312079
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LEATHERCRAFT
As you all know my family is moving to Wyoming and we have been transitioning for a while, please email me at marble@wyoming.com from now on. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have questions regarding anything for this project. My cell is also available for you to use (406) 579-0431.
Thank you,
Merrita
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PHOTOGRAPHY **new leader this year!
Photography Show!!!
Cafe M in Belgrade will be displaying the photography of our 4-H project from June 1 through July 12!
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RABBIT **new leader this year!
The rabbit project met in June to review fair requirements, practice rabbit racing and jumping, and tattoo rabbits. Please be on the lookout for emails providing reminders and updates as fair creeps up on us!
Important Dates:
July 13th – Cage set-up day! Please meet us at the Indoor Arena at 9am to set up rabbit cages for Fair. It will go fast if we have lots of hands.
July 15th – Rabbit check in for Fair at 4:00pm.
Please bring:
1.) HEALTHY rabbits – There will be a vet checking them and any found to be sick will be sent home immediately.
2.) Educational Poster – optional for Cloverbuds, mandatory for Juniors, Seniors are exempt and will be judging them on Tuesday after showmanship.
3.) Photo for photo contest
4.) $5 cage deposit (check only – will be returned at the end of fair once cage cleaned) 5.) Supplies!! Food, water from home, ice bottles/tiles (freezer supplied), ect… make sure everything is labeled!!
5.) Knowledge – Come ready to take your rabbit facts test! Show us what you know.
Please look for our sign-up genius for barn duty. Each adult/child (not children by themselves please) combo needs to help with at least one barn duty slot if not two!
Concessions! They need all the help they can get this year. See if you can help with making and transporting food to our new concessions tent.
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ROBOTICS @ MSU
This project is NOW FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments
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SHOOTING SPORTS
ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED FOR ALL SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECTS
Questions: Contact the following leaders
Archery – Randy Radke – 406-539-4903
Air Rifle/Pistol – Lee Nelson – 406-579-0612, Bill Ott – 406-209-2599
Smallbore – Tom Everett – 406-570-8878, Scott Francis – 406-581-6845
Shotgun, Hunting & Wildlife – Scott Francis – 406-581-6845
Muzzle-loading – Bill Ott – 406-209-2599, Scott Francis – 406-581-6845
Western Heritage – Todd Kesner – 406-451-1207
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ARCHERY
Randy Radke and Mike Prester are the current co-archery leaders - questions contact: gv4harchery@gmail.com
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AIR RIFLE & AIR PISTOL
The venue for air rifle and air pistol is located at 123 Doe Road in Belgrade. For more information contact Bill Ott – 209-2599 or Lee Nelson – 579-0612.
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SMALL BORE
Greenway range is located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black in Bozeman. For more information contact Scott Francis – 581-6845 or Tom Everett – 570-8878.
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SHOTGUN
For more information contact Scott Francis – 581-6845.
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MUZZLELOADING
It is recommended but not required that the participants be 12 years of age and have been in Hunter’s Education. Contact Scott Francis – 581-6845 for more information.
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WESTERN HERITAGE **new leader this year!
Feel free to contact Sarah Brechbuhler with any questions:
s_brechbuhler@msn.com
406-581-7121
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SWINE
📅 Future Dates to keep is mind are:
*July 8th - Swine Project Pre-Fair BBQ @ the Fairgrounds MORE INFO TO COME
*July 7th & 8th, 13th &14th - Swine Barn Work Day
*July 14th - Walk-Through for New Members/Families MORE INFO TO COME
*July 15th - Fair Check In (see the registration email for a full schedule of shows for the week. Pigs are in PINK)
📳 Prefer Reminders via Text? We have set up a Parent & Member Remind text group for project-related correspondence https://www.remind.com/join/d2k7d7h OR Text @d2k7d7h to 81010 and reply once with your name. You must opt-in, we will not add you automatically and can choose to opt-out at a later date if needed.
The 2024 Swine Committee
Questions? Contact the Swine Committee at gallatinswineproject@gmail.com
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VET SCIENCE
Questions? Contact Monika Johnson at 406-579-3211.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717.
To request disability accommodation or to inform us of special needs, please contact the Extension Office at 406-582-3280 five (5) working days before the event.
Molly Yurdana
Gallatin County MSU Extension
4-H Youth Development Agent
(406) 582-3284 | molly.yurdana@montana.edu | https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/ back to top
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