Submitted Photo Static exhibits, everything from photography to wood arts, are judged at a past Ward County 4-H Achivement Days in Minot. This year's event will be the 94th annual event.

The hard work, creativity and community spirit of Ward County youth can be witnessed firsthand at the 94th Annual Ward County 4-H Achievement Days Friday, June 12, through Thursday, June 18, with a bonus event on Friday, June 19, at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot.

A total of 264 Cloverbud and 4-H members, ages 5-18, will showcase talents and skills they have developed throughout the year. Visitors can expect a wide range of exhibits, including static (non-living) projects, and pets, livestock, small animals and horse shows. All events and exhibit halls are free and open to the public.

Event highlights include:

— Friday, June 12, 4-H Horse Show, Arena II, 8 a.m. Open to all 4-H horse exhibitors, including 4-H youth outside Ward County hoping qualify for North Dakota State Fair 4-H Horse shows.

— Monday, June 15, Cat Show, Bunny Barn, 8 a.m.; Small Pet Show, Bunny Barn, 10 a.m.; Rabbit Show, Bunny Barn, noon.

— Tuesday, June 16, Dog Show Obedience, Rough Rider Barn, 8 a.m.; Dog Show Showmanship, Rough Rider Barn, 9:30 a.m.; silent auction opens, FFA Hall, 3:30 p.m.; Static Interview judging, FFA Hall, 3:30-7 p.m. Youth will be individually interviewed by judges about their exhibits.

— Wednesday, June 17, static exhibits and ribbon placings are available to view from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; Livestock Shows, Expo Building, 8 a.m., features swine, sheep, dairy and meat goats, as well as beef and dairy cattle; Livestock Round Robin Contest, Expo Building, 4 p.m. Top showmanship contestants compete in Round Robin by showing all livestock species.

— Thursday, June 18, Livestock Skill-a-thon, Expo Building, 8 a.m.-to noon. 4-H exhibitors put their animal smarts to the test; Poultry Show, Poultry Barn, 8 a.m.- noon; Ag Olympics, Expo Building, 2 p.m.; 4-H Friends and Family BBQ annual gathering, FFA Hall, 4:30-6:30; silent auction closes, FFA Hall, 5:45 p.m.; Awards Program, FFA Hall, 5:45 p.m. Awards include Champion Fiber Arts Quilting, Champion Horseman, showmanship winners and Round Robin champions.

The event continues Thursday with the Pee Wee Pig Show, Expo Building, 7 p.m., offering an educational and entertaining opportunity open to all youth up to age 7. The youth walk a pig in the show ring with the help of 4-H members. The Livestock Premium Sale, Expo Building, begins at 7:30 p.m. Buyers support 4-H by bidding on exhibitors’ livestock (swine, sheep, dairy and meat goats, and beef and dairy cattle). This sale is not terminal and these animals go home with their exhibitor.

— Bonus Event: Friday, June 19, Ward County Shootout, a youth livestock show open to all exhibitors