4-H Achievement Days Held
4-H’ers from around Mountrail County were in Stanley on Monday, July 6, Wednesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 9 for the annual Mountrail County 4-H Achievement Days. These three days gave 4-H’ers a chance to show off their talents with their livestock and static exhibits. It also gives them a chance to get ready to exhibit at the North Dakota State Fair which kicks off this Friday, July 17 in Minot.
Achievement Days events were held in both the Fair Building and the South Complex. The annual Buyer’s Appreciation Picnic was also held at the South Complex Building.
Monday started with the interview judging of static exhibits in the afternoon as wells as the event setup in both buildings. The static exhibits were then set up for display in the evening.
Wednesday started with the arrival of livestock exhibits and the poultry and rabbit show. It also included the goat show and livestock and horse record book judging.
Thursday started right away with the swine show, sheep show and dairy cattle. That was followed by the beef show and the round robin showmanship contest.
The annual Premier Preview Show was a big hit again. This event gives younger kids a chance to see what it is like to show a livestock project. 4-H’ers provide the animals for the youth to show. The Fair Board sponsors medallions for all the youth participating in the Premier Preview Show.
The presentation of the Honor Court and Parade of Champions wrapped up the afternoon. The buyer’s picnic and annual premium sale concluded the two-day event.
This year’s Honor Court members are Violet Braaflat of Plaza, a thirteen year member of the Mountrail Pioneers 4-H Club and daughter of Jordan and Heather Braaflat; Avah Bullinger of Powers Lake, a thirteen year member of the Buckaroos 4-H Club and daughter of Jessica and Jeremy Bullinger; Drew Erickson of Plaza, an eleven year independent 4-H member and son of Shane and Jennifer Erickson; Vanessa Fransen of Makoti, and eleven year member of the Mountrail Pioneers 4-H Club and daughter of David and Laura Fransen; Tana Lee of Plaza, a nine year member of the Mountrail Pioneers 4-H Club and daughter of Paul and Sara Lee; Erika Littlefield of New Town, a thirteen year independent 4-H member and daughter of Steve and Krista Littlefield; and Pattilyn Old Rock of Plaza, a nine year member of the Mountrail Pioneers 4-H Club and daughter of Jennifer Old Rock.
Members of the Honor Court are 2026 graduates who have been actively involved in the 4-H program throughout their 4-H career.
Watch the July 29 paper for more from 4-H Achievement Days, including the parade of champions.