4-H Extension Homemakers sponsoring open food & craft show

The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers are sponsoring an open Food & Craft Show during the 2024 Hamilton County 4-H Fair at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville.

The contest is open to any Hamilton County resident or Hamilton County Extension Homemaker over the age of 18. Entries are submitted for closed judging on Saturday, July 20 at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Entries will be on display Saturday, July 20 through Monday, July 22.

Food divisions include breads, cakes, cookies, pies, convenience foods, preservation and homemade candy. Craft divisions include needlecraft, quilt and sewing by hand or machine, creative ideas, painting and drawing, scrapbooking, photography, and craftsman.

To obtain a complete list of guidelines, divisions and classes, please stop by the Purdue Extension Hamilton County Office or call (317) 776-0854. Entry forms are available online or you may register from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. An entry fee of $2 per item is payable at time of entry.

The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers are made up of nearly 150 volunteers committed to strengthening the homes of Hamilton County. The mission of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association (IEHA) is “To strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development, and volunteer community support.” For more information about the Extension Homemakers or the Purdue Extension Service of Hamilton County, visit extension.purdue.edu/county/hamilton.

The Hamilton County 4-H Fair is organized and sponsored by the Hamilton County 4-H Council, Inc. and Purdue Extension Hamilton County.

For more information on the 4-H Fair or the Purdue Extension Service, call the Purdue Extension Hamilton County at (317) 776-0854 or visit extension.purdue.edu/county/hamilton. A complete schedule of events can be found by clicking the 4-H Fair link. More information can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Be sure to keep reading The Reporter over the coming days for more information about all the activities going on during this year’s 4-H Fair.