OUR MISSION

With less than one month remaining before the start of the Clinton County 4-H Fair, the Clinton County Fair Council is trying to make sure that nothing happens between now and then that might derail this year’s fair which is scheduled July 11-18.

“We’re getting a lot closer (to having a fair) after this meeting tonight,” said Fair Council Chairman Jamie Blacker. “We have a lot of details to work out, especially this year. Everybody’s going to have to keep an open and make these changes happen.”

Blacker also dispelled rumors that the fair wouldn’t take place.

“We are planning on having a county fair starting on July 11 and running through the 18th,” said Blacker. [READ MORE]

Caren Crum, the 4-H Youth Development Director for Clinton, has released a statement regarding this year’s Clinton County 4-H Fair as well as a schedule.

“As you may have heard, we are planning to have a face-to-face fair with restrictions in place. In order for this to be successful, we need everyone’s help. We are very fortunate to be having a fair this year and are grateful to be doing it in person! During fair week, it is preferred immediate family only be in attendance, and registration will be required. With that being said, if you or your family members are not comfortable in attending the fair, please sit this one out. If you are sick or have symptoms, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE FAIRGROUNDS AS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Coming to and showing at the fair is a privilege, not a requirement. [READ MORE]

Former Clinton County Fair Council member Skip Davis submitted the following article.

Paying attention to “Social Media” has revealed to me that many of you have spent your time at home cleaning out closets, attics and/or basements. In the process you may have discovered your “Mother lode” of family photographs taken over the years by family members. Possibly, some of them were “hand-me-downs”.

To honor today’s class of 2020, many of you have posted your senior pictures. Other pictures posted were simply “good memories”. What a great experience it must have been, sitting on the floor with your children telling your stories with photographic proof in hand. [READ MORE]

The Clinton County Fair Council is rapidly enhancing the business model for the Clinton County Fairgrounds to become a year-round event center. To accomplish that goal, the Fair Council has been fortunate enough to receive funds through a three-year sponsorship to make significant improvements to the Community Building.

Individuals came forward together, out of their own pockets and not corporate money, to give back to this community for the support they have enjoyed over the last 40-plus years. That effort came to fruition Wednesday night as the Fair Council announced that the 4-H Community Building has been renamed The Edward Jones Community Building. [READ MORE]

Thirteen races started under beautiful skys Saturday at Clinton County Fairgrounds. All 13 races completed before the sky and dark clouds cut loose on Frankfort with a down pour of heavy rain. Two track records were set this weekend for Frankfort track. results as follows. [READ MORE]

The Clinton County Fair Council introduces “The Fairgrounds Challenge”. The purpose of “The Challenge” is to provide funds so the council can make safety improvements in the area of the livestock show arena. [READ MORE]

Maggie Elmore was crowned Miss Clinton County at the Clinton County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant Saturday night in the Edward Jones Community 4-H Building at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Elmore, who was sponsored by the Kirklin Hoosier 4-H Club, was victorious over four other contestants. [READ MORE]