On June 4th the Lake Earl Grange hosted on the 2nd annual 2023 Dixon Field Day. The event was a huge success held at the Dixon Ranch with about 100 local kids participating from 4H, Lake Earl Grange, Del Norte Future Farmers of America and Sunset FFA.
The kids had to prepare their animals for a pre-fair show day which included showmanship and market judging. A judge came from Chico California and judged each animal.
The judge gave advice to each participant on what each animal needed to improve and how to show their animal for the best showmanship. At the end of the show there was a BBQ for the participants and their families.
Local businesses helped sponsor this event so every participant would receive an award in market and showmanship just like you see at the County Fair. Special thank you to the Dixons for inviting the Lake Earl Grange to their home and to our thanks to local businesses that donated to make sure this event was a success.
We look forward to the 2024 show day and hope to see you at the Del Norte County Fair. There is a buyer’s lunch on Sunday at 11:30 am with an Auction to follow at 1pm.
If you would like to watch these kids show their animals, please check out the Del Norte County Fair book for days and time these local youth will compete for Top Showmanship and Market Animals. We will see you at the fair.
List of Sponsors
Del Norte Office Supply
Hiouchi Hamlet
Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation
Stover Engineering
Woods Plumbing
Knights of Columbus
Captain Bruno
de Solenni Law Office
Bowers Family Show Pigs
Fog Bank
Western Valley Insurance
Your Salon
Wild Rivers Foundation
Cholwell, Benz & Hartwick
Redwood Medical Offices
Babich Trucking
Red Sky Roofing
Jordan Creek Family Partnership
South Coast Lumber Company
Elk Valley Rancheria