First of a two-part series. This summer of 2020 is not the first time for the Houston County Fair to be canceled. Health concerns have now caused three cancelations and a move to another city. The 1925 fair was not held due to a nationwide epidemic of infantile paralysis (polio), the same disease that caused cancelation in 1946. However, there were junior fairs held later … [Read more...]
2020 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
It is important that through-out the pandemic we give our youth the opportunity to continue learning, leading and showcasing their hard work. Shows were held as trailer shows and attendees were limited to volunteers, youth and parents. Health checks were done for every person who came onto the grounds and the number of people on the grounds were limited to under 250 people. … [Read more...]
2020 Fillmore County Fair livestock results
It is important that through-out the pandemic we give our youth the opportunity to continue learning, leading and showcasing their hard work. Shows were held as trailer shows and attendees were limited to volunteers, youth and parents. Health checks were done for every person who came onto the grounds and the number of people on the grounds were limited to under 250 people. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair canceled for 2020
We, the Fillmore County Ag Society, were hoping to not have to make this announcement, but after careful consideration and consultations with the county, state and other organizations regarding the health and safety of everyone in our community, visitors, volunteers, exhibitors, our long time fair partners and supporters, it is with heavy hearts that we have made the difficult … [Read more...]
2019 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
Horse Related Champion, Grace Boelter; Reserve Champion, Lauren Olson Community Pride Champion, Bloomfield Clvoerleaves; Reserve Champion, Mabel Busy Bees Club History Champion, Bloomfield Cloverleaves Aerospace Champion, Andrew Eickhoff Bicycle Champion, Paul Mettler Cat Champion, Lynsey Ruen Child & Family Development Champion, Ella … [Read more...]
2019 Fillmore County Fair livestock results
Beef Dairy Steer: Champion, Payton Guenther; Reserve Champion, Alison Freese Prospect Dairy Steer: Champion, Emarie Jacobson; Reserve Champion, Avalon Jacobson Dairy Steer Senior Showmanship: Champion, Alison Freese; Reserve Champion, Payton Guenther Dairy Steer Intermediate Showmanship: Champion, Emma Rowen; Reserve Champion, Zachary Reiland Dairy Steer Junior … [Read more...]
2018 Fillmore County Fair Open Class results
Farm Products Grand Champion, Greg Dornink, Preston Vegetable Grand Champion, Laurie Syverson, Harmony Reserve Champion, Sherry Hareldson, Rochester Champion, Monica Ortner, Harmony Youth Champion, Audra Otto, Harmony Orchard Grand Champion, Sheila Craig, Preston Reserve Champion, Monica Ortner, Preston Champion, Pine Tree Orchard, Preston Apiarian Grand … [Read more...]
New fair exhibit is an eye-opening experience
Hidden in Plain Sight is a new exhibit at the Fillmore County Fair this year. If you’re a parent, grandparent or anyone who has a young person in their life, you won’t want to miss it. The free exhibit is a mock teen bedroom that contains items that are warning signs of drug and alcohol use. Adults are allowed to walk through the exhibit with a checklist to try to identify … [Read more...]
Big changes at the Fillmore County Fair
Oh, what to do, what to do... of course, the Fillmore County Fair! The fair is a changing, or actually, it is going back to it’s original purpose. The fair began in Fillmore County in June 1885 for the purpose of farmers being able to show the success of their hard work. As time went by, and with the introduction and growth of 4-H, the farmer side, known as open class, of … [Read more...]
Noxious weed control policy in Fillmore County
In 2018, the Fillmore County Highway Department and Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) have been working together on making a no spray policy to reduce the costs of noxious weed spraying in the roadside ditches of Fillmore County highways. For landowners/renters who own land along a county highway(s) and want to get a “No Spray” request form please contact … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H member chosen as Minnesota delegate
“I told myself not to get my hopes up,” 17-year-old Maddie Smith said about her April trip to the 4-H National Conference, “but I knew that I had a greater chance of making it if I applied than if I didn’t,” she laughed. The application process to be a delegate at the 4-H National Conference is rigorous and selective, but Maddie was up for the challenge. She has an aunt who … [Read more...]
Horse Project Drill Team headed to State Horse Show
The Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project Drill Team was busy before the county fair on Saturday, July 15 securing a spot at the MN State Horse Show this coming September. The Drill Team took fifth place at the Regional Drill Team Competition in Henderson, Minn. This is the first year that a regional competition took place in order to advance to the state level for 4-H Drill Teams … [Read more...]
2017 Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project fair champions pose for recognition
Grand Champions and Reserve Champions were as follows in the horse project classes at the 2017 Fillmore County Fair. Horse Training: Grand - Heather Apenhorst, Reserve - Wyatt Jensen, Western Showmanship: Grand - Malia Tessum, Reserve - Kjersta Hinz; Western Horsemanship: Grand - Malia Tessum, Reserve - Kjersta Hinz; Western Pleasure: Grand - Kjersta Hinz, Reserve - Sydney … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project announces MN State Fair Lineup
Nine Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project members were named for the State Fair Lineup following the Fillmore County Fair Horse Show that engaged in three days of competition in classes including Horse Training, Trail, Performance and Gaming. Members earned points in Performance and Gaming classes to get into the lineup and also needed Blue Ribbon placings to qualify. High Point … [Read more...]
2016 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
Aerospace Champion: Lauren Olson, Reserve Champion: Trevor Ruen Bicycle Champion: Lauren Olso, Reserve Champion: Kathryn Pickett Child & Family Development Champion: Megan Hopp Constructed Clothing Champion: Avalon Jacobson, Reserve Champion: Emarie Jacobson Fashion Revue - Tailor Champion: Mara Schwarz, Reserve Champion: Jackie Apenhorst Fashion … [Read more...]