Trevor Vigil
Communications Intern
San Isabel Electric Association
The Las Animas County Fair kicked off this week, and the Showcase Sale is fast approaching.
If you are looking for a way to support the youth participating in the sale, consider a pool bid. This is a way to reward these young exhibitors’ hard work without purchasing an animal or attending the sale yourself.
These kids put in a ton of work behind the scenes to raise and care for these animals. The experience benefits them far beyond the showcase sale, and your support goes a long way in supporting their year-long efforts.
Caring for these animals demands an immense amount of dedication. The kids who look after them spend hours in the summer heat, and winter cold feeding, grooming, and keeping their animals healthy. These experiences develop their work ethic and life skills in a unique way.
Las Animas County 4-H Extension Agent Lorri Arnhold believes the showcase sale is a fantastic opportunity for Las Animas youth to demonstrate their talents and learn important skills such as leadership, responsibility, and teamwork.
“The fair and showcase sale play a pivotal role in youth development, offering a supportive environment for young people to learn, grow, and thrive,” Arnhold said.
The process of raising an animal for the Showcase Sale is not only rigorous, but expensive. That’s why local electric cooperative San Isabel Electric has made an annual tradition of donating $5,000 to support what they believe to be a valuable experience for Las Animas youth.
The co-op extends the same generosity to Las Animas, Huerfano, and Pueblo County Fairs annually when it’s financially feasible.
How to submit a pool-bid
The Showcase Sale is Saturday, July 26, but the deadline to contribute is Friday, August 1.
To submit a pool bid, please email lacfair@gmail.com and let the fair know you are interested. From there, they will reach out to you for details.
The Las Animas County Fair runs through July 26. For specific schedule details including dates, times, location and events visit: www.colorado.com/trinidad/events/las-animas-county-fair.
