classes invited to create a pig

Turlock – Attention teachers—it’s a squeal of a deal, but time is running out for your students to participate in one of the Stanislaus County Fair’s most creative programs!

          A limited number of kits for the Stanislaus County Fair’s annual “Create an Animal” Ag education program are still available.

 “I guess pigs really do fly! We are more than half way through our supply of 65 “Create a Pig” kits so we urge teachers and instructors to reserve their kits today,” said Mary Hemminger, deputy manager of the Stanislaus County Fair.  “The June 13 entry deadline is fast approaching for this fun and educational program.”

Complimentary “Create a Pig” kits are still available to teachers in Stanislaus County. The free kits, sponsored by American Ag Credit, include educational books, activities for the classroom and a fabricated wood “pig” base for students to go hog wild and create a pig.

“Not only does this program instruct students about the importance of our agricultural industry,” Hemminger added, “it is a wonderful opportunity for classes to work together as a team one more time before the conclusion of the school year.”

Teachers who want to register for the free program or who would like more information can call the Stanislaus County Fair office at (209) 668-1333. 

           Kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Once kits have been reserved, teachers need to stop by the fairgrounds office at 900 N. Broadway in Turlock to complete and sign an entry form, pick up their curriculum and wooden pig base.

The deadline to deliver the classroom’s completed project and summary form is Thursday, July 13 by 5 p.m. Completed projects may be turned in any day prior to the deadline, during normal business hours.

There are two classes for the competition: Class one is preschool through 2^nd grades and class two is 3^rd through 6^th grades. Cash prizes are awarded to classes whose creative pigs are rated superior, good and average by project judges.

            Every masterpiece submitted will be on display at the Stanislaus County Fair, which opens for it’s 10-day run on Friday, July 28.

The Stanislaus County Fair is now in its 95^th year. The 2006 fair opens Friday, July 28 for a 10-day run. The theme of this year’s fair, “Pig Out on Family Fun,” is sure to provide a good time for kids and adults alike. The fair has twice been honored with Modesto Bee Reader’s Choice Awards for “Favorite All-Around Event.”

The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, entertainment and technology. For more information about the Stanislaus County Fair log onto its website at www.stancofair.com.

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