4-H and the University of Illinois Extension in Christian County, have their calendars set for the many different shows coming this Summer. Showings will officially begin in July, but the livestock, projects, and work already done, has been months in the making. 4-H Youth Development Educator Jessica Jaffry, knows this is an exciting time for fair goers and the children involved. Jaffry talks the lead up to fair season and the fun of getting everyone together for one cause.

Starting on Monday, July 14th, projects and animals will make their way to the Extension’s office. On Tuesday, animals will be weighed and confirmed for the livestock shows scheduled for Wednesday night.

On Thursday, July 17th, the Foundation will host their auction to wrap up the busy week.

The focus isn’t just on the fair however. On Thursday, June 26th, at the Carlinville Extension Office, educators will again host their “Food Challenge.” Jaffry details what to expect from this year’s version of the workshop.

The three hour event will end with a cooking challenge. Attendees will be given ingredients to work with and will then have to incorporate the chosen mystery item, to their prepared dish.

Find out more about Christian County 4-H by visiting www.extension.illinois.edu.

Jessica Jaffry appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.