Growing Up at the Fair: An Investment in Young People
That is SOME pig!
By Rachel, Age 10
Rosholt Pioneer 4-H Member
My first memories of the Rosholt Fair are of the parade.
Every year, my grandma, aunts, uncles, and cousins would gather in the same spot and wait for it to begin. I still remember hearing the sirens and knowing the parade was starting. We'd watch for the fire trucks as they turned down Main Street, and we always looked forward to seeing the horses at the end.
As I got older, I joined the Rosholt Pioneers 4-H Club and became part of the Fair in a different way.
My first year, I showed a pig and decorated a cake. Since then, I've completed projects involving maple syrup, vegetables, and other activities. Through 4-H, I've learned a lot about responsibility, hard work, and the time it takes to complete a project well.
But when I think about what makes the Fair special, I don't think first about the projects.
I think about the people.
Our community is special because people choose to support young people. Businesses, families, and community members buy the pigs we raise and the projects we create. They could easily go somewhere else and buy many of these things for less money, but they choose to support us instead.
That support gives young people the opportunity to learn, grow, gain confidence, and develop real-life skills.
What an investment. What a legacy.
This community — my community, your community, our community — is what makes the Rosholt Fair possible. The Fair Hill gives us a place to come together, but it is the people who make it meaningful.
Because of that, I have decided to pledge $50 from my pig sale earnings to help support the new Community Event Center project.
Thank you for your generous, very thoughtful gift, Rachel!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Fair soon!
