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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
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By The City of Watford City, North DakotaWelcome 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