What does Echosmith, REO Speedwagon, Jordan Kirkdorffer, Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Home Free and John King all have in common? They all are a part of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series Line up for 2019. The announcement was made tonight at the Elkhart County Fair Board meeting. Echosmith will perform at …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — With the Elkhart County 4-H Fair planning season in full swing, queen pageant directors are preparing for a fresh take on a longtime fair tradition. Beginning in 2019, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Queen and Senior Queen will be crowned several days before the start of the fair. The 4-H Fair Queen …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Chris Daughtry, one of the most visible and consistent rock and roll torchbearers of the 21st century, will be at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Saturday, July 22. Since rising to prominence on the fifth season of “American Idol,” Daughtry, the front man for the band bearing his name, has released four …read more.

GOSHEN — Christian musician Danny Gokey, with special guest Jordan Feliz, will perform Sunday, July 23, the final concert to be announced for the 2017 Elkhart County 4-H Fair concert series. Gokey, a Milwaukee native who gained fame when showcasing his talent on “American Idol,” has found success in music — his sophomore album, “Hope …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Martina McBride will join the concert line-up for the 2017 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, taking the grandstand stage Tuesday, July 25. She last performed at the fair on July 21, 1997. Amanda Watkins will be the opening act for McBride. McBride, a multiple-Grammy nominated artist, has sold more than 18 million albums …read more.

GOSHEN — Rock group Hinder, country artist Dustin Lynch and a double show by Loverboy and Survivor are the first three concerts announced by the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board for the 2017 fair concert series.

GOSHEN — Wednesday was Tobacco Free Day at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, a time for highlighting the fair’s general non-smoking policy while also thanking the fair’s smoking patrons for acknowledging and adhering to that policy.

GOSHEN — Due to high temperatures and humidity, organizers with the Elkhart County 4-H Fair have opted to move a few events to different venues. Tonight’s 38th annual Senior Queen pageant, which begins at 5:30 p.m., has been moved to Maple City Chapel, 2015 Lincolnway East, Goshen. There is no admission cost for this evening. …read more.

GOSHEN — Today starts The Papers Elkhart County 4H Fair ticket giveaway on Instagram! Follow us on Instagram @thepaperselkco to enter our drawing to win two free general admission tickets to this year’s Elkhart County 4H Fair. Ticket contest runs from July 21-July 29.  The Paper will select a winner daily at 1 p.m. and …read more.

GOSHEN — IU Health Goshen will sponsor the mother’s room at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The mother’s room is open each day of the fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The air-conditioned space is located on Rotary Boulevard next to the sheriff’s station. Dates for the fair are Friday, July 22, through Saturday, …read more.

GOSHEN – The Annual Ginny Nichols Memorial 4-H Fair Golf Outing is planned for Wednesday, August 31, at Maplecrest Country Club.

By STHELE GREYBAR Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Purdue Extension Elkhart County NAPPANEE — The Elkhart County 4-H Performing Arts Contest will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the NorthWood High School Auditorium. The event is an opportunity for local youth to share their talents on stage. Contestants may perform in a musical …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Third Annual Elkhart County 4-H Fair Adult Prom Fundraiser was the largest to date with 564 guests Saturday, March 19, at Oakwood Event Center on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse. Shortly after the doors opened, guests socialized, viewed the wide array of over 30 silent auction items and also perused the assortment of …read more.

By ROBERT KELLY Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Would you like to learn about tractor and lawn tractor safety? If so, the 4-H Farm Tractor and Garden Tractor clubs are for you.

By JEFF BURBRINK
Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County

ELKHART COUNTY — My old friend Herman Bullard once pointed out that counties near urban areas often see a gradual increase in fresh fruit, vegetable and flowers production as the year’s progress and as land values begin to increase due to developmental pressure.

By ROBERT KELLY
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development/ANR — Livestock, Purdue Extension — Elkhart County

ELKHART COUNTY — The Elkhart County 4-H Beef Club has set the Animal ID date for the 2016 4-H year Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Shipshewana Auction Barn located on State Road 5. Animals will be ID’d between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

By ROBERT KELLY Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development/ANR-Livestock GOSHEN — The Elkhart County 4-H shooting sports club will host an informational meeting from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Home and Family Arts Building at the Elkhart County 4-H fairgrounds, 17746 CR 34, Goshen. The program includes archery, shotgun, pistol and rifle. Members learn …read more.

NAPPANEE — The Elkhart County 4-H program honored several distinguished 4-H members during a special trip to Amish Acres in Nappanee, Friday, Nov. 13. Six 4-H members were selected from a pool of applicants based on their 4-H achievement. The winners were Kara Pounds, Syracuse; Grace Anderson, Goshen; Courtney Bergan, Goshen; Sarah Bute, Elkhart; Ryan …read more.

GOSHEN — “Let’s Pull Together For 4-H” is the theme for the 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, July 22-30, chosen by incoming president Dr. Robert Zell. The theme was announced during the annual Elkhart County 4-H Fair appreciation banquet held on the fairgrounds. “I had several different ways to go. I thought about having the …read more.

By KRISTY AMBROSEN Elkhart County 4-H Fair Marketing Coordinator GOSHEN — While community spirit, community involvement and community service are on display throughout the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one 4-Her hopes to inspire extra generosity during the Friday, July 31, 4-H auction. “My name is Kylie Frauhiger; I am 16 years old and will be …read more.

GOSHEN — With a last-minute schedule change, top-notch duo Montgomery Gentry will come to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Wednesday instead of Trace Adkins. From “Hillbilly Shoes” to “Headlights,” Montgomery Gentry has become one of the most identifiable duos in the history of country music — as much for their outlaw-meets-gentleman sensibilities, their yin and …read more.

GOSHEN — Fans of Trace Adkins will not get to hear their favorite country singer at this year’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Due to a filming change for a movie Adkins will appear in, the country star will no longer be performing at the fair. The country show will go on, however, as Montgomery Gentry …read more.

By STHELE GREYBAR Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Purdue Extension Elkhart County It’s county fair time across Indiana. Many county fairs open later this month, and that means 4-H members are working hard on putting the finishing touches on their projects. It’s less than 30 days away from the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Here’s the …read more.

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair is adding a culinary contest to this year’s Home & Family Arts Department Open Class contests, according to Mary Ann Lienhart Cross, extension educator. The National Garden Bureau has declared 2015 as the year of the sweet pepper. Sweet peppers are wonderful sweet vegetables that are packed with many vitamins, …read more.

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Home & Family Arts Department offers open class special contests to anyone over the age of 8 years of age in the Michiana area. These special contests are a fun way to show your creativity in cooking, baking and grilling and even win a great prize sponsored by local businesses.

Michiana residents are encouraged to participate in the Home and Family Arts Department at the Elkhart County 4‑H Fair. The departments to enter are: culinary arts, which includes baking, cake decorating and food preservation canning and miscellaneous; children’s corner; clothing construction; creative arts; handicrafts; needlework; photography; and quilts: individual and team or group. Special awards …read more.

For those who’ve been looking forward to the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series, reserved seats on the track go on sale beginning Saturday morning. Please note that track seats do not include fair admission, and there are no refunds.

A state-mandated ban on poultry transport has canceled any poultry display or related events at the 2015 Kosciusko and Elkhart County 4-H fairs. The Indiana State Board of Animal health, www.in.gov/boah/2390.htm ordered that all poultry movements cease to prevent the spread of the H5 avian influenza virus. Indiana is the latest of a number of …read more.

By STHELE GREYBAR Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County, 4-H Youth Development The Elkhart County 4-H performing arts contest was held on Thursday, April 23, at Northridge High School, Middlebury. Livviya Haarer, Goshen, was the grand champion act with her singing performance of “Popular” from the musical “Wicked.” Haarer was awarded the traveling trophy sponsored …read more.

  The second annual Elkhart County 4-H Fair Adult Prom raised $89,820.39 towards the timber bridge project to one day connect the fairgrounds to CR 35/College Avenue. The check was presented Wednesday evening during the monthly Elkhart County Fair Board Meeting. Jill Garris, event organizer, stated the goal for this year was $75,000. The goal …read more.

By JAN ROBINSON Elkhart County 4-H Fair Green Committee The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Green Committee is announcing a Community Service Project for the 4-H Fairgrounds. The Green Committee would like to get a 6-foot bench made from 100 percent recycled material to be used in the Heritage Park area on the fairgrounds during the …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County The 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair President, Rich Utley, Middlebury, has announced the President’s Baked Item this year will be Custard Pie. The President’s Baked Item is an open class contest in which anyone over the age of 8 years of age in …read more.

For King & Country, Sunday, July 26, free grandstand and track seating. Last month, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board announced the 2015 grandstand acts. Tonight they have announced the addition of For King & County at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26. For King & Country, comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, are hot …read more.

By KRISTY AMBROSEN Marketing Coordinator, Elkhart County 4-H Fair The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board is looking forward to another great concert line-up for 2015 and we’re bringing in a variety of entertainers. Four of our five grandstand acts for the 2015 fair are ready to announce they’re going to be playing at the fair. …read more.

The Purdue Elkhart County Extension Board Annual meeting was held on Nov. 18, at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The annual meeting honors the “Friends of Extension,” recognizes retiring board members, elects new board members by the Extension Council, and highlights program impact and accomplishments from the Purdue Extension Educators. The annual meeting began with …read more.

Reserved track seats for four of the hot performances in this summer’s concert series at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair go on sale Saturday morning, May 31. Reserved seats for all four shows will be $30, and are available at 8 a.m. at the door of the fair office at 17746-D CR 34, Goshen, or …read more.

What do 3 Doors Down, Francesca Battistelli, Danielle Bradbery, Tyler Farr and Justin Moore have in common? They’ll all be entertaining thousands of guests at the 2014 Elkhart County 4-H Fair. “The Elkhart County 4-H Fair board is thrilled to present this great schedule of entertainment to our guests in 2014,” said Rich Utley, board …read more.

Vince Gill, Hunter Hayes, Florida Georgia Line, Creedence Clearwater Revisted and Jason Crabb have been announced as the headliners for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair this summer. Entertainment begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, with Creedence Clearwater Revisted. Grandstand seating is free and offered on a first come first served basis. Reserved track seats …read more.