Fair season in central Illinois is in full swing and this week another kicks off in west-central Illinois. 

Terri Miller Casey, Director of the University of Illinois Extension in Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties, indicates the Menard County Fair takes place from July 15th to the 19th and it is unique because 4-Hers have already shown their general projects.

Miller-Casey notes swine and beef are always popular livestock to be shown, but they have seen a big surge of 4-H students being interested in showing goats and rabbits.

Because the 4-H show is in conjunction with the county fair, Miller-Casey says many families stay for the whole week. This is a good opportunity for families to build relationships with each other and enjoy all the county fair has to offer. 

To learn more about 4-H in Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties, visit extension.illinois.edu/lms.