Meetings and other important dates:
All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
--Monthly meetings are January thru July, held the 3rd Thursday of each month
-- In case of bad weather, watch for a remind app text message, email, Facebook or Instagram post if canceled.
-- Programs may change due to availability of speakers.
Calendar Dates & locations: 2025
1-16-25 stations meeting (in the sheep/swine arena)
2-20-25 vet speaker (in the sheep/swine arena)
3-13-25 -- 1st & 2nd year members informational meeting (in the sheep/swine arena)
3-20-25 feed speaker, and Vote for Queen Contestant, any lady at least 16 yrs old is eligible. (in the sheep/swine arena)
4-24-25 Program: The officers will run the meeting (in the sheep/swine arena)
5-3-25: mandatory Weigh In & tagging day (7am-1030am) at our Dairy Feeder Barn. Dues MUST be paid!
5-15-25 demos @ Beef/Dairy Arena
6-19-25 Clean up barn and concession stand work night (at Dairy Feeder Barn)
7-15-25 -- all paperwork and ESSAY's turned in and passes handed out (at Dairy Feeder Barn)
Looking forward to fair week........
July 18-26 -- 2025 Elkhart County Fair week
Saturday 7/19/25 - weigh in 7-1030am mandatory
Sunday -
Monday - showmanship
Tuesday - weight show
Wednesday - pizza party , deadline to withdraw calf from auction
Thursday - get your breakfast haystacks!
Friday - auction
Saturday - battle of the barns
Battle of the Barns - fair week, last Saturday of fair -- watch for more info on how to sign up!
BE SURE TO WORK YOUR CAFE DUTY DURING FAIR WEEK !!!
August TBD -- Achievement Banquet dinner
September TBD -- Fall Family Fun Festival
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES / prep checklist
use the below prep list to be sure you are completing things on time (such as YQCA, fair entry, etc.)
