Did you know...

• The Saratoga County Fair will be July 14-19.
• The 4-H Exhibitors Handbook for the County Fair will be available on Monday, June 1st. This year's cover features a graphic similar to the Half Moon, the sailing ship Henry Hudson sailed up the Hudson River in 1609.
• Cloverbuds can exhibit at the fair! Up to 20 static exhibits, such as photos, arts and crafts, birdfeeders, plants, will be exhibited under Dept. 34, section A, class 1. Clubs turn in the registration form on June 26th.
• Clubs can set a club exhibit in the 4-H building to highlight one of the projects they worked on over the year. (Dept. 32, section A, class 1) Or they can select a topic suitable for an action demonstration from a 4-H project. Three club members and 1 leader will present for approximately 2 hours. Register by June 26.

2009 County Fair Patriotic Flags- Instructions

Preferred material: rip stop nylon, duck or canvas or broadcloth, no loose weave or burlap

Pattern cut: 19" wide X 29" long

Finished flag- 18" X 26"
Hem 3 sides- 1/4" turned under to finished 1/4"
Dowel pocket- 2 1/4" turned under to finished 2"

Sketch ideas on paper prior to working on flag
Hem sides and create dowel pocket
Deocrations can be stitiched on or stenciled or painted or glued

Saratoga County Fair

I'd like to try to use this site during fair season to post information about fair, answer questions and create a dialog among leaders. At the Leaders Assoc. meeting May 18th, we'll have information on tips for particpating at the county fair. 4-H Fair books are available on June 1st.

The June Highlights will be out soon. It is full of important county fair information so be sure to look for it in the mail. There is a patriotic theme this year; red, white and blue, stars and stripes. Stop by the office and pick up a flag to decorate- or I can send you the simple sewing instructions to make one.

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