Show off what you learned this year by making a display of handmade articles for dogs. Scroll down for ideas and tutorials!
Check the fairbook for poster topics and guidelines. Remember to register your entries with the Barron County Fair by the entry deadline in mid-June.
Make a floofy, wrinkly, treat-stuffable snuffle ball toy for your dog! Make some for your dog(s) and save one to enter in the fair!
Got an old t-shirt? Got old jeans? Upcycle them into dog toys by following the video tutorials to the left and below! Make a few for your dog(s) and save one to enter in the fair!
Use a leather dog collar kit, such as this one from Tandy Leather (pictured to the left), to personalize a leather dog collar. You can enter this project in the fair as a Dog Project or a Leathercraft entry. Contact Leathercraft Superintendent Joyce Nelson (715) 458-2673 for requirements to enter as a leathercraft project.
Snuffle mats can help your dog learn to chillax and ignore distractions around them. You can use them to make treats last longer and to slow down a dog that eats too fast. They're simple to make! These are a great item to donate to an animal shelter!
Covering a nylon strap with fabric to make a custom leash is a challenging project, recommended for grades 8 - 13.