Throughout the fair week, over 80 Boone Country 4-H members showed animals, competed in events and entered projects to be judged against other members in St. Charles County. Their hard work reinforces the positive impact this program has on the future leaders of our community.
Boone Country 4-H Livestock Highlights include:
• Market Hog Grand Champion - Ella Coulter and Reserve Champion - Roree Meehan
• Market Beef Grand Champion - Taylor Coulter
• Market Lamb Grand Champion – Ella Hauf and Reserve Champion – Claire Deardorff
• Market Chicken Grand Champion - Alex Bollman and Reserve Champion - Bransen Bynum
• Market Goat Grand Champion - Brady Gerard and Reserve Champion – Jack Gerard
The Kolb Building brimmed with creative 4-H projects, ranging from cakes and cookies to woodworking projects and from photography to fruit and vegetables. In all, over 100 Boone Country member projects were displayed, with many big wins! Here are only a few highlights:
• High Point Award – KaBella Bruno
• Grand Champion Food Preservation – KaBella Bruno
• Grand Champion Vet Science – Kaylee Fricke
• Grand Champion Gardening – Carter Hauf and Alex Bollman
• Grand Champion Tractors – Jack Lyons
• Grand Champion Small Engines – Jase Fricke
• Grand Champion Shooting Sports – KaBella Bruno
• Grand Champion Livestock Judging – Brayden Bynum
• Grand Champion Sheep Information – Bransen Bynum
"The 2024 St. Charles County Fair was busy for our members and families. We are so proud of their accomplishments and the skills they displayed for the community," said Katie Lyons, Boone Country 4-H Leader. "These kids work hard and learn many life lessons as they grow and build confidence through their experiences in 4-H."
The Boone Country 4-H would like to thank all the hard work of families, volunteers, and the community for their continued support of the fair. We look forward to seeing you all at the 2025 St. Charles County Fair on July 22-26th, 2025.
Some of the Boone Country 4-H Winners:
