Franklin County 4-H Fair and Auction is June 16

FARMINGTON — The Franklin County 4-H fair and benefit auction, a daylong event, will begin at at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Farmington Fairgrounds Starbird Building, 292 High St.
The 4-H Fair is an annual event that celebrates the 4-H philosophy of learn by doing” with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and panel discussions led by 4-H members and volunteers.

Maine 4-H is the youth development program of University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Children ages 5 through 8 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the workshops. Entries for all contests will be accepted from 8 to 10 a.m. The auction will begin at 7 p.m., with a preview of items starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds support Franklin County 4-H programs.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information or a reasonable accommodation, contact Tiffany Wing, 207-778-4650, 800-287-1478 or tiffany.wing@maine.edu.