Stutsman County Fair 4-H awards honor local youth projects

Stutsman County 4-H award winners were named from the Stutsman County Fair, recognizing local youth projects that drew support from families across Jamestown and the county. The honors added another layer to the fair’s summer run at the fairgrounds near the southwest side of the Jamestown Reservoir.

The awards covered several project categories, and the fair’s 4-H schedule also included static exhibit judging, a horse show and the communication arts and project expo. That range shows how Stutsman County 4-H reaches far beyond one contest: youth can build exhibits, work with animals and present communication projects under the same county program.

Stutsman County has 12 4-H clubs, and the fair remains the place where months of club work are brought into public view. The fair is the culmination of the 4-H year, giving members a public stage for the skills they develop with parents, volunteers and club leaders throughout the season. It is also one of the clearest examples of how the county’s youth programs tie into the larger fairweek tradition in Jamestown.

The recognition carries local weight because it reflects more than ribbons. It points to the county’s pipeline of agricultural and leadership talent, built through hands-on projects and repeated fair-season competition. With static exhibits, livestock and communication projects all part of the lineup, the Stutsman County Fair continues to serve as a summer centerpiece where youth achievement and family involvement are on display together.