We will be at the Cherokee County Fair in Andrews, NC September 16 and 17.

The staff and volunteers will have a host of activities and demonstrations for the two-day fair.  Activities will include face painting, sand art, and a special appearance from Smokey Bear.

Some of the educational demonstrations will include:

• Bonsai Tree How To Demonstration, Kennesaw Taylor, Master Gardener
• Dehydrating Foods,  Marlana Baker, Extension Staff
• Honey Extraction, Appalachian Beekeepers
• Making Apple Cider, Preston Mashburn, 4-H Volunteer
• Firewise Principles (prizes given away during the presentation), Douglas Clement, County Extension Director
• Face Painting, Cindy Chastain, Extension Staff and Holly Cole, Master Gardener
• Smokey Bear, Forest Service
• Ask a Master Gardener℠, Various Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cherokee County
• Fly Tying Demonstrations, Cherokee on the Fly 4-H Club Members

Cherokee County 4-H Clubs will have members a the fair each day helping with a fishing game.  We will also have 4-H Club members talking about the different 4-H activities and clubs available in Cherokee County.  The Cherokee on the Fly 4-H Club members will be demonstrating fly tying and casting.

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about becoming involved in the popular program.  We will also be giving away a Master Gardener Manual and free tuition for the 2023 training ($190.00 value).

We will have the event scheduled at the Fair. Our activities will begin at about 10 a.m. each day and conclude at about 6 p.m. See you at the Fair!!