Achievement Days features variety of activities

The 2019 Edmunds County Achievement Days were held July 31 – August 2 in Ipswich.

The event started on Wednesday morning with the Dog Show with 15 participants. They were judged on obedience, agility, rally, and showmanship. Top showman awards will be presented at Recognition Night. The Dog Show was followed by the Cat Show which had 10 members showing their cats. The day ended with the Horse Show and Fun Day at the Trail Days Complex. There were 10 members participating in a variety of events.

Thursday morning began with the poultry show at 8:30 a.m. followed by the judging of over 300 static exhibits. That included exhibits by 4-H members, open class, and Cloverbuds. Rabbits were judged in the afternoon. Other afternoon events included a Parade of Animals to the nursing home and the Heifer Futurity Contest.

The evening program started with the Pre 4-H Pet Show and the crowning of the 2018 Achievement Day Royalty. The lucky winners were Queen Myra Toennies, King Nathan Preszler, Cloverbud Prince Ben Hoyle and Princess Layla Fuller.

Friday morning started off in the livestock barn with members getting their animals ready for the livestock judging. There were over 200 livestock entered. The livestock show began at 8:30 a.m. with entries in swine, sheep, goat, dairy, and beef. Members enjoyed a Shooting Sports demonstration and a Bank Robbery Mystery.

The evening progressed with the annual 4-H Barbeque which had over 400 people enjoying the BBQ Pork. The BBQ was followed by the Pre 4-H Livestock Show, announcing of the Secret Alumni, Kaitlyn Sandmeier. The Family Herdmanship Award went to the Bryan and Jessica Scherr family. This was followed by the Premium Sale which had 41 entries.