We are tremendously proud and grateful for the contributions of time, financial support, labor, materials and positive efforts from ALL of our volunteers and donors. Because of YOU, the Walworth County Fair Barnyard Adventure Agriculture Education area has achieved:
2009:
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Overall ag program – “From Seed to Supper”
- Specific ag educational exhibit – “Butterfly Exhibit”
- Non-fair ag program – “Come Grow with Us”
2010:
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Green Program – Composting Display – 2nd Place
- Non-Fair Ag Program – Biopots – 2nd Place
- Fair & Fair Sponsor Joint Exhibit – Roly the Composting Pig, partnering with Compost Management, Delavan – 3rd Place
- Photo Series – The Building of the Butterfly Barn – 1st Place
2011:
Wisconsin Association of Fairs:
- VIP Award – Superintendent George Mroch
- Janesville Gazette – People Who Matter – George Mroch
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Cream Puff Eating Contest – 2nd Place
- Photo Series - Green Patio, Rainwater Recycling System Installation – 2nd Place
- Barnyard Garden Improvements – 2nd Place
- Green Patio/Rainwater Recycling Project – 1st Place
- Fair & Fair Sponsor Joint Exhibit – Sorg’s with Sorgy and Wilson Farm Meats with Sir Oinks
- A Lot Meat Cut Identification Displays – 3rd Place
- Best Overall of Division 2 Silver Bowl Trophy
2012:
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Ag in the Classroom – with Walworth Co. Farm Bureau
- Soybean Educational Program
- From Seed to Supper Educational Signage
- Combine Simulator/GPS Educational Trailer – with WI Corn Promotion Board
- Scarecrow Building Contest
2013:
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Thank A Farmer Sign-In Boards Program – 2nd Place
- “From Seed to Supper Tour” Educational Materials to Fair Guests –
- Partnership with American Family Insurance – 3rd Place
- Photo Sequence of Meat Identification Displays – 1st Place
- Veggie Races – Create It on the Spot Contest – 1st Place
2014:
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Barnyard Adventure – Ag Education Program Workshop Presenter
- Goat Educational Display – Partnership with Loudenbeck Farms Dairy Goats, LLC
- Barnyard Bargain Bonanza Indoor Flea Market
- Alternative Gardening Methods
- Sweet Corn Eating Contest
- Grade School Container Gardening Photo
2015:
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Hydroponics & Aeroponics Gardening
- From Seed to Supper Tour Granary Learning Station – with WI Soybean Marketing Board
- Kids Tractor Pulls
2016:International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Barnyard Adventure Garden / Open Class Horticulture Scarecrow
- Milk Chugging Contest
2017
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Learning Coop Beekeeping Demonstration - 2nd Place
- Learning Coop Paper Flowers - Laura Zaraza - Stampin' It Up - 3rd Place
- Barnyard Adventure Stage - Bubblegum Blowing Contest - 2nd Place
- Learning Coop - Increase Awareness of Competitive Exhibits - 1st Place
2018:
International Assocation of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Learning Coop – Presentation Monitor – 3rd Place
- Barnyard Garden Identification Signage – 3rd Place
- Barnyard Garden – King Kong Sunflower Display – 1st Place
- Barnyard Adventure Contest – Apple Pie Eating Contest – 3rd Place
- Barnyard Adventure – Pesche’s Greenhouse Fairy Garden Display & Demonstration – 3rd Place
2019:
Wisconsin Association of Fairs:
- VIP Award – Mrs. Peggy Fraser, Office Manager, Barnyard Adventure Team Volunteer
- Outstanding Fair Person – Fair Board Director Eileen Walsh Grzenia, Barnyard Adventure Team Volunteer
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Grain Bin Learning Center - Newly established exhibit to promote agriculture to fair guests - 2nd Place
- Growing to Learn Raised Grain Beds Exhibit - Exhibit designed to educate fair guests - 3rd Place
- Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot - Participatory Contest - 3rd Place
- All-Natural Infused Honey Contest - Special Contest - 2nd Place
- Mrs. Loretta Meinel and Mrs. Eileen Walsh Grzenia - Graduates of the IAFE Institute of Fair Management.
2020:International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Virtual - Any Other Agriculture Program - Buzzing through Barnyard Virtually - 2nd Place
- Certified Volunteer Fair Manager Designation - Fair Board Director Eileen Walsh Grzenia, Barnyard Adventure Team Volunteer
2021:
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
- Traditional Fair - Touch Free Barnyard Adventure Tour - 3rd Place
- Traditional Fair - Protecting the Pollinators - Butterflies - 3rd Place
- Traditional Fair - Walworth County Beekeepers Club - Pollinator Week Project - Pollinator Garden Beds - 3rd Place
- Traditional Fair - Buttefly Feeders created by Open Class Exhibitors, on display during the Fair in the Barnyard Adventure Garden - 1st Place
- Fair Board Director Loretta Meinel - IAFE Graduate Leadership Track Certification, Barnyard Adventure Team Volunteer
2022:
Wisconsin Association of Fairs:
- Outstanding Fair Person – Fair Board Director/Board VP Loretta Meinel, Barnyard Adventure Team Volunteer
International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE):
AGRICULTURE AWARDS - Sponsored by Showorks by Ungerboeck
Category:
2. Technique/procedure/policy developed by Fair Management to correct an issue or challenge related to an agricultural area - Walworth County Fair Junior & Open Honey Show, located at Barnyard Adventure - 2nd Place
5. Unique exhibit/promotion/special event/community engagement/competition showcased during the year - Barnyard Adventure - Barnyard Adventure - Historic Garden Beds - 2nd Place
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS AWARDS - Sponsored by North American Midway Entertainment
Category:
7.Competitive Exhibit Photo Series - Barnyard Adventure and Open Class Flowers - BYA Intern Madison/Sunflower - 1st Place***
*** Best of Division 2 - Silver Bowl Award
2023:Wisconsin Association of Fairs:
- Bob Williams Fair Ag Grant
- WAF Hall of Fame Inductee - Eileen Walsh Grzenia, Director/Board Secretary & BYA Team Volunteer