INDEPENDENCE — The 87th Annual Montgomery County 4-H Fair got underway Tuesday, July 15, with the presentation of 4-H youths dressed in their Sunday best.

The annual fashion fair was held in the Independence Civic Center. Several dozen 4-H youths donned hand-made or store-purchased garments and modeled them for judges.

Those students will model their clothing at a style revue set for 7 p.m., next Tuesday, July 22, at the Independence Memorial Hall.

Prior to the style revue, the fair king and queen will be announced. King and queen candidates from each of the Montgomery County’s nine 4-H clubs will be represented.

Fair activities will continue next Wednesday, July 23, with the set-up of livestock buildings at Riverside Park. Livestock entries will be accepted on Thursday, July 24.

Also on July 24, the livestock judging will begin with the rabbit show at 7 p.m.

Events on Friday, July 25, include the entry of indoor exhibits at 8 a.m., the conference judging of all food exhibits from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the judging of all indoor exhibits and poultry at 1 p.m., and the presentation of indoor awards at 5:45 p.m.

The annual 4-H fair food auction will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the swine show at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, July 25, events include the dairy goat show at 8 a.m., the bucket calf exhibitor interviews and dairy cattle judging at 9 a.m., the judging of arts and craft exhibits from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and the bucket calf showmanship contest at 6 p.m. The beef show will begin at 7 p.m.

On Sunday, July 27, an inspirational celebration will be held for 4-H exhibitors at 9 a.m., followed by a photo judging competition at 3 p.m.

The Montgomery County Young Farmers and Ranchers will sponsor a Kiddie Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. The meat goat show will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the sheep show.

The presentation of livestock awards will be held at 6:45 p.m., Monday, July 28, followed by the start of the annual livestock premium sale at 7 p.m.

To learn the names of the 4-H Fair  King and Queen, log on to www.taylornews.org next Tuesday night.  The Chronicle will provide daily updates from the Montgomery County 4-H Fair.

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