The McKenzie County Fair

Welcome to the Living in McKenzie County Podcast! This episode dives into the excitement of the upcoming 2025 McKenzie County Fair, themed 'Mardi Gras.' As we gear up for fair week, host Vawnita Best gets together with several guests, including Cassie Haak, Dylan Cargo, and Shantell Jepson, who share their experiences and roles in the 4-H community. Listen as they talk about the importance of county fairs in North Dakota, reminisce about past fairs, and outline all the amazing events coming up—from livestock shows to grandstand spectacles like the ranch rodeo, demolition derby, and NDRA rodeo. Whether you're a fair veteran or a first-timer, we cover everything families in McKenzie County need to know to make the most of this exciting week. Tune in to get all the details, including the highlights of the premium livestock sale, showmanship competitions, and the fun-filled parade. Don't miss out on the biggest event of the year in McKenzie County!   2025 McKenzie County Fair Exhibits & Exhibitors BY THE NUMBERS! 329 Participants 913 Projects 144 4-H Members Showing Livestock 89 Steers 24 Goats 31 Sheep 64 Pigs 4 Rabbits 5 Poultry 14 Horse Showmen 314 Livestock Lots 102 Beef Lots 44 Goat Lots 54 Sheep Lots 80 Swine Lots 20 Rabbit Lots 14 Poultry Lots 00:00 Welcome to the Living in McKenzie County Podcast  00:40 Meet the Guests: Former and Current 4-H Members 01:41 Cassie Haak: A 4-H Mom and Leader 02:49 Dylan Cargo: Junior Leader and Cattle Enthusiast 04:34 Shantell Jepson: Family Consumer Wellness Agent 05:31 Planning for the McKenzie County Fair 06:45 4-H Projects: From Livestock to Woodworking  11:18 The Importance of Interview Judging 12:29 Memories of the Old Fairgrounds  18:33 Excitement for the 2025 McKenzie County Fair 22:29 Exciting Events to Look Forward to at the Fair 23:07 Grandstand Highlights and Fair Board Appreciation 24:26 Favorite Fair Foods and Morning Routines 26:14 4-H Livestock Show and Parade Day 28:37 FFA Livestock Show and Farm Olympics 31:48 Showmanship Day  36:29 Community Spirit and Fair Etiquette 40:34 Final Thoughts and Fair Dates   2025 McKenzie County Fair 4H Exhibit Entry Book: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-2Je-6Mo6Een_lNdR-7ypwhRhmfNfG4r Fair Lineup & Venue Information: https://www.mcagexpo.com/events