Kaisen Dietz, a Franklin County 4-H’er and recipient of one of the more than 200 camp scholarships awarded in 2025, spoke during the annual Picnic at the Fair.
During the Picnic at the Fair event held during the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair in August, fun was had, friends fellowshipped and funds were raised for Tennessee 4-H campers.
Thanks to our sponsors, the 2025 event funded 240 camp scholarships!
Emceed by Lelan Statom, senior meteorologist at NewsChannel 5, the event brought together 4-H supporters from across Tennessee for live music, friendly reunions and inspiring messages.
Lelan Statom, senior meteorologist at NewsChannel 5, emceed the Picnic at the Fair event held during the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair in August 2025.
Speakers included Jason Alexander of Farm Credit Mid-America, Dr. Keith Carver of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Randall Clemmons of the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair, Alex Snodgrass, the State Council President, and Kaisen Dietz, a Franklin County 4-H’er and recipient of one of the more than 200 camp scholarships awarded in 2025.
Representatives from all four 4-H centers set up camp-style activities that drew kids and adults alike, and more than 500 people attended the fun.
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During the Picnic at the Fair, attendees could participate in some 4-H camp fun.
Picnic at the Fair was a Fairly Great Time
The live auction raised $13,025 for camp scholarships. Top bids included $2,800 for a painting by Gabe Harville and $2,500 from Farm Credit Mid-America for Jennifer Wright’s award-winning apple pie.
The successful event saw a 31% increase in funds raised from the 2024 event, totaling $93,000.
A special “thank you” to the planning committee – Phyllis Ferguson, Dan Strasser and Keith Harrison – as well as the sponsors, board members and staff for making the 2025 picnic unforgettable.
4-H’ers during the annual Picnic at the Fair
Don’t Miss 2026
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Picnic at the Fair set for August 14. Visit tn4hfoundation.com/picnic for more information and register. If you’d like to sponsor a camper outside of the event, visit tn4hfoundation.org/picnic-donation.
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