The Daviess County 4H Show is set for July 16th to the 24th in a modified format.
Officials report that after numerous discussions; Purdue Extension and the Daviess County 4H Board have agreed on a plan to move forward with a show. They say they will take all necessary steps to provide safety of 4Hers, their families, volunteers and the community. The steps are based on Purdue University and Indiana 4H requirements for PPE, social distancing and facility disinfection due to COVID-19.
Some of the modifications to the show include continuing to show livestock and animals in open events at the 4H grounds; however, there will be limited seating in the livestock arena and social distancing will be followed. No livestock will be on the grounds overnight. Livestock will arrive, be shown, and leave the same day.
All static/exhibit building projects will be submitted virtually for judging. A slide show will be shown the Exhibit Building on a Continuous loop for the projects. A dedicated showing will be held for grandparents or those considered high risk for COVID. Days and times for that will be announced later.
Livestreaming and recording of the activities and shows will be available with links available on the 4H website.
Official news release from Purdue Extension:
After numerous discussions, Purdue Extension Daviess County along with the Daviess County 4-H Board of
Directors have agreed on a plan to move forward and conduct a modified 2020 4-H Show. We’re taking all
necessary steps to protect the safety of 4-Hers, their families, volunteers and the community. These steps are
based on Purdue University and Indiana 4-H requirements for PPE, social distancing and facility disinfection
due to COVID-19.
Please know these plans could change should a COVID-19 local hot spot develop or should Daviess County
not reach level 5 of the Governor’s Back on Track Indiana plan come July fair time.
• July 16-24 will be the dates of the 2020 4-H Show. A few of the events will be changing days/times,
full schedule to be released later this week.
• Livestock (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, & Swine) Companion Animal (Cat & Dog)
Shows along with Round Robin Showmanship and the Livestock Auction will continue to be open
events. However, for the protection of all, we will have a limited seating/ occupancy in the
livestock arena and social distancing will be observed. No livestock will be on the grounds
overnight. All livestock will arrive, show and leave the grounds the same day.
• All static/exhibit building projects will be submitted to a virtual platform for judging. A slide show
will be shown in the Exhibit Building on continuous loop for these projects. There will be a
dedicated showing for Grandparents or those considered high risk for the virus. The designated
days/times for showings will be announced as soon as the schedule is completed.
• Livestreaming of the livestock shows along with recorded viewings of the building projects will be
available to allow everyone the opportunity to support 4-H members and their families. Links to
the live feed & recordings will be available on our website.
• The entire community has continued to provide a tremendous support system for Daviess County 4-H
and all programs it encompasses. As always, we thank you for your support, especially as we
navigate these unique circumstances we’re faced with.
• Purdue Extension Daviess County is taking all precautions seriously not only for Daviess County 4-H
members and families but also for the many volunteers and judges who assist with the 4-H Show.
County staff appreciates the efforts of the 4-H Board of Directors and all supporting 4-H volunteers
and families for efforts to plan and conduct the modified 2020 4-H Show.
