Celebrating Montana 4-H Through Fair Memories
Pictured L-R: Addisyn Bengtson, Elyse Bengtson and Destini Anderson at the 2024 Marias Fair in Shelby, MT.
The Lasting Impact of 4-H Fairs
For many Montana 4-H members, county fair is more than a week of exhibits, livestock shows, and ribbons. It is the culmination of months of learning, hard work, and dedication. Fair time gives youth the opportunity to showcase their projects, develop confidence, practice leadership, and connect with friends and community members from across the state.
As a former Glacier County 4-H member, fair week was always one of my favorite times of the year. Some of my best memories were made in the barns, show rings, and fairgrounds alongside fellow 4-H members. Those experiences taught me responsibility, sportsmanship, and about the agriculture industry as a whole.
4-H Fair Photo Contest
The Montana 4-H Foundation created the 4-H Fair Photo Contest to celebrate those experiences and highlight the moments that make fair season so meaningful. We received 62 photo submissions representing 15 county fairs and 31 youth from across Montana. Each photo tells a unique story of learning, achievement, friendship, and the impact of 4-H.
Thank you to everyone who participated and shared a glimpse of what Montana 4-H means to you. Enjoy the gallery below and help us celebrate another memorable fair season across Montana.
Written by:
Addisyn Bengtson
Student Worker, Montana 4-H Foundation
Glacier County 4-H Alumna
