For youth growing up in Lake County, showing livestock at the county fair has been a tradition for 100 years. Over the years, youth showing livestock have developed many life skills as they complete the last portion of their livestock project at the fair and compete amongst their peers. Mikayla Clement, Michaela Melchiorre, Danica Keele and Blake Hendley are prime examples of the life lessons learned through showing at the Lake County Fair. The following are submissions by each of them.
Mikayla Clement: The life lessons I have learned in 4-H and showing livestock at the Lake County Fair will be cherished forever. Being allowed to show at the Lake County Fair is an honor because it allows youth to meet other youth, leaders and local officials to increase our community network.