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July 11, 2008
Pat Kuehn, APR
Community Information Specialist

KIDS CAN LEARN HOW TO GET THEIR ANIMALS READY FOR THE COUNTY FAIR

The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will present two free 4-H grooming and showmanship clinics to show youth how to prepare their animals for competition at the Volusia County Fair.

Kids can bring a chicken to the fowl clinic from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Extension Auditorium, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. The instructor will explain anatomy and demonstrate basic conditioning, bathing and grooming.

Tips on grooming and showing sheep, goats, pigs and rabbits will be given from 8 - 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Volusia County Fairgrounds livestock pavilion, 3150 E. New York Ave. Participants may bring a bunny or guinea pig for practice.

For more information, please call Linda Evans at (386) 822-5778 in DeLand, (386) 257-6012 in Daytona Beach, or (386) 423-3368 in New Smyrna Beach.

The Volusia County Fair will be Oct. 30 through Nov. 9.

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