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Articles with the Tag: Lake County Fair

Market steers take first official trip over the 4-H scales Market steers take first official trip over the 4-H scales

News from Montana State University Lake County Extension Office LAKE COUNTY — Mid-January marks the beginning of the 4-H market beef project for Lake County members who have elected to raise and care for a steer during the next seven months. Calf weights are recorded along with breeder information...

2018 Lake County Fair Results announced 2018 Lake County Fair Results announced

Grand and Reserve Champions at the Lake County Fair: Aerospace, Level II, Grand : Ryan Kendall  Beef, Market Beef, standard breed, Grand: Darcy Coleman  Reserve: Brielle Zempel   Market Beef, small breed, Grand: Bryanne Zempel   Reserve: Braydon Zempel     &nb...

A fair for all A fair for all

RONAN – “I enjoy spending time with the animals,” eighth grader Aspen Taber stated. She also noted chickens are her favorite animal. “I do well with them. They suit me.”  The fair had over 500 4-H exhibits packed with livestock, art and food. Whatever your interest, from...

Quilters share stories, art through their craft Quilters share stories, art through their craft

RONAN – Each of the 140 quilts displayed this past weekend in the K. William Harvey Elementary School gym had a story to tell.  Whether it was a tale of a family heirloom quilt passed down from generation to generation, a celebration of past glory days from high school or a story of just sharin...

Lake County Fair events start this week Lake County Fair  events start this week

RONAN – The Lake County Fair interview judging was held on Monday at the fair grounds with many projects including pocket pets, leather crafts, photography, and woodworking. On Wednesday, July 25, events start at 8:30 a.m. The fair schedule with a list of events can be found at www.lakemt.gov., under t...

Briefs for July 18, 2018

Permit burning closed, campers urged to use caution News from CSKT Division of Fire The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire wants to remind the public that outdoor burning by permit has been closed since June 30. It will remain closed until the end of fire season.  The ...

4-H members learn animal care at quality assurance workshop 4-H members learn animal care at quality assurance workshop

News from MSU Lake County Extension RONAN – What do I feed my steer? My grandpa says pour the corn to him but how much and should he get other grain too? Does he eat once or twice a day? How much hay does a lamb need? Do we have to have a barn or can my pig get out of the weather in the shed? How ...

Lake County Fair Results Lake County Fair Results

Lake County Fair July  23-30, 2017 Department 1 - ANIMAL FIBERS, OPEN CLASS Class A - Wool Fleece Lot 1 - Pure Bred wool fleece 1st  Lorrie  Lake   Polson, MT 2nd  Susan  Gardner  Charlo, MT   Lot 2 - Farm Flock fleece 1st  Lorrie  ...

Lake County Fair: a culmination of year-long hard work Lake County Fair: a culmination of year-long hard work

The sounds of cows bellowing, sheep baying and pigs squealing were all around during Lake County Fair week. Children of all ages tended to animals of all shapes and sizes keeping them well fed and comfortable during the heat of late July.  Crowds came and went throughout the week to look at displays ...

Locals compete in ranch rodeo days Locals compete in ranch rodeo days

RONAN – Ranching skills were tested on Saturday and Sunday during the third Open Ranch Rodeo as part of the Lake County Fair. “Ranch rodeos are starting to be pretty popular in Montana,” said Paul Guenzler, event organizer. He isn’t sure exactly why the events have become a growing...


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