Little State Fair

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Sadie Wilhelmy for being selected as one of our two Outstanding 4-H'ers for 2026!

Sadie is an 11-year member of 4-H and in the Ringleaders 4-H Club. Sadie is a member of Junior Leaders, currently serving as Vice President; a member of Junior Fairboard, currently serving as President; a past youth representative on the 4-H Committee; has served one year as a camp counselor; and is a member of the livestock judging team. Sadie is currently serving a second term on the State Teen Leadership Council. Sadie was selected as the 2026 Ohio 4-H Teen of the Year, is currently serving as a National 4-H Roth Leadership Scholar, participated in the 2026 Ohio 4-H Greece Cultural Immersion Program, and was a 2025 Ohio 4-H Achievement Award Winner. Sadie takes a variety of projects, including swine, food and nutrition, and creative arts. Sadie says that one of the most important things she has learned through 4-H is how to see the value in uncertainty, which has led her to say yes to opportunities and step out of her comfort zone and try new things even when means change and charting her own path. A lesson she will take with her the rest of her life. Sadie's nominator said, "While her achievements are impressive, it is her character, servant leadership, and genuine investment in others that truly distinguish her."

The Outstanding 4-H'er is the highest honor we bestow on our Brown County 4-H'ers each year. Two are selected annually. Youth must first be nominated by an advisor, complete an application, and participate in an interview to be selected. We announced awards on Monday night of the fair. Each individual receives physical awards sponsored by the Paul Woods Family and a $500 cash award from the 4-H Committee.

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Cole Gauche for being selected as one of our two Outstanding 4-H'ers for 2026!

Cole is a 13 year member of 4-H and is in the Beefs Up 4-H Club. He is a member of the Junior Fairboard, currently serving as Vice President and a youth representative on the 4-H Committee. He has held multiple offices within his club, served one year as a camp counselor, taken goat projects, market chickens, commercial swine, and crop projects. Cole says one of the most important things he has learned through 4-H is public speaking and hard work, which will help him in his future employment. His nominator said, "What sets Cole apart is not simply the number of leadership positions he has held or the awards he has earned, but the character he displays every day. He is dependable, respectful, humble, and always willing to step forward when help is needed." These skills, traits, and experiences have helped him grow into a leader who is beyond ready for what comes next and has made an impact on our county 4-H program.

The Outstanding 4-H'er is the highest honor we bestow on our Brown County 4-H'ers each year. Two are selected annually. Youth must first be nominated by an advisor, complete an application, and participate in an interview to be selected. We announced awards on Monday night of the fair. Each individual receives physical awards sponsored by the Paul Woods Family and a $500 cash award from the 4-H Committee.

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Kristi Wilhelmy on being recognized as the 2026 Brown County 4-H Alumni Award Winner!

Kristi is a Brown County 4-H alumnae with 10+ years as a volunteer here and in Madison County. Kristi serves as a club volunteer with the Ringleaders 4-H Club. She also serves as the coach for the Brown County General Livestock Judging Team. Beyond that, Kristi is willing to help out where needed, stepping up and giving her time, knowledge, and expertise in a variety of topics to any youth. As an alumna of the program, she continues to give back to help make the best better and prepare youth to be ready for whatever comes next.

Kristi was recognized onstage Monday night of the fair during the King and Queen Contest. While we may only be a few days out of fair, it is National 4-H Week! We'll use this week and the next few to celebrate our 4-H award winners and continue recognizing our 4-H and junior fair exhibitors!

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

✨ Our very own Christy Lucas was awarded the 2026 Brown County Friend of 4-H award this year at the BCF! ✨ Anyone who has met Christy knows she pours her heart and soul into the Brown County Fair! In addition to her Senior Fair Board responsibilities, she continues to support the kids of the Junior Fair in a million ways!

Please help us congratulate Christy for this well deserved honor! 🏆🤩🎉

Congratulations to Christy Lucas on being recognized as the 2026 Brown County Friend of 4-H.

Christy previously served as a 4-H volunteer, including as a club head advisor. She served as an assistant superintendent for the small animal department with the junior fair board and now serves on the senior fair board. In her current role, she serves as the treasurer for the junior fair and sale, and coordinates judges. Christy has always focused on helping 4-H'ers, being an advocate, encouraging them, congratulating them, and making sure they had what they needed to succeed. Christy also serves as the judge for the annual Day in the Ring. As her nominator said "Her unwavering support ... directly empowers our youth to develop vital life skills. Some people may not notice all the things that she does because often times Christy operates behind the scenes to help us 'make the best better.'"

Christy was recognized onstage Monday night of the fair during the King and Queen Contest. While we may only be a few days out of fair, it is National 4-H Week! We'll use this week and the next few to celebrate our 4-H award winners and continue recognizing our 4-H and junior fair exhibitors!

10/06/2026

Anyone else struggling with fair food withdrawals this week? 🤤

10/06/2026