Fair Youth Dept Auction Seeking Ag-Related Donations

COBLESKILL — The Schoharie County Sunshine Fair Youth Department Auction is to support awards and trophies for the Youth Department for animal and non-animal exhibits. Youth will receive awards for their exhibits showcasing local youth.

The goal for the program is $10,000. The hope is that local businesses and farms will assist in the endeavor. Next year for the 150th anniversary there is hope that there will be a major series of awards and honors. It also coincides with the nation’s 250th anniversary. It will be a major milestone for the organization.

We spoke to Director of Livestock, Youth, and Dogs for the Sunshine Fair Lois Goblet.

The group is looking for donations of ag-related items or cash. The items need to be delivered to the Fair Office by Aug. 8. Current donors include Agway, Farmhouse Floral Design, Carrot Barn, Apple Barrel, the Mountain Eagle, and Hessian Hill Farm. 

Products could be anything related to agriculture or farming, including vegetables, dog food, produce, feed, toy farm machinery, nursery-related products, homemade canned goods, or more. 

Children will often donate and have it purchased by visitors.

Goblet asked for texts at 518-365-4085.