4-H Youth exhibit their best at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair

4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair. Nearly 100 public presentations were delivered, and more than 1,600 general exhibits were on display. In a continuation of the virtual state showcase format developed in 2020, almost 200 of the general exhibits were judged virtually this year. In addition, 162 youth participated in group presentations and experiences.

Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning in both self-directed and guided environments. The results of their learning are exhibited at county fairs and other showcase events across the state. A collection of the best exhibits from each fair and showcase are brought to presentations in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair.

Exhibiting project work and delivering public presentations at the state fair provides youth an opportunity to showcase their achievements and continue learning through interactive conference judging with project experts and team experiences.

The presentations, exhibits, and presence of 4-H youth from diverse communities across Minnesota brought renewed and welcomed energy to the 4-H Building. See the full results and photos at z.umn.edu/4h-state-fair-results.

Meeker County had 33 youth participate with general exhibits and presentations:

Club Key: (from our area)

KK – Kimball Kruisers

VV – Valley Victors

Ribbon Key:

PR – Purple

BL – Blue

RD – Red

(Exhibitor Name, Club, Project Area, Ribbon/Placing, Additional  awards)

Nate Anderson, KK, Cat, RD.

Henry Lemke, VV, Clothing & Textiles – Clothes You Make, PR.

Gretta Lemke, VV, Clothing & Textiles – Clothes You Make, PR.

Gretta Lemke, VV, Clothing & Textiles – Fashion Revue Clothes You Make, PR, Wool Award.

Adrienne Lipinski, VV, Crafts & Fine Arts – Crafts, BL.

Morgan Brown, KK, Crafts & Fine Arts – Fine Arts, BL.

Chelsea Neuman, KEB, Crafts & Fine Arts – Fine Arts, BL.

Emma Baker, VV, Crafts & Fine Arts – Fine Arts, BL.

Madison Brown, KK, Crafts & Fine Arts – Fine Arts, BL.

Adrienne Lipinski, VV, Demonstrations, PR.

Elizabeth Donnay, KK, Exploring Animals, BL.

Emma Donnay, KK, Exploring Animals, BL.

Cole Lindberg, KK, Fishing Sports, RD.

Jacqueline Massmann, KK, Food and Nutrition, BL.

Jonathon Gathje, VV, Fruit, Vegetable, and Herb Gardening – Fruit, BL.

Frances Geurts, KK, Needle Arts, BL.

Ellie Donnay, KK, Pets, RD.

Emerson Lindberg, KK, Photography – Elements of Photography, PR.

Cruz Gohmann, KK, Shop – Primarily Wood-Based Exhibit, BL.

Christopher Erickson Jr., KK, Wildlife/Biology, BL.

Congratulations to all the Meeker County youth who participated in 4-H at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair.