A new event was hosted at the Washington County Fair July 19th as a special recognition of Veterans. During this presentation, 10 Veterans were awarded their own handmade patriotic quilt registered as a Quilt of Valor through the National Quilts of Valor Foundation. In June, a special Quilt Camp was hosted by Washington County 4-H and led by Brenna Goode with several quilting volunteers as mentors. Participants learned how to piece a quilt top and also complete the binding. Nine youth participated in the weeklong camp to make their own quilt. These quilts were completed for the county fair and on display in Dallmeyer Hall. Each youth participant selected a Veteran or were paired with one to receive the quilts. For many of the youth participating, this was their very first time designing and sewing a quilt. They were able to meet with their Veterans before the ceremony to show the complete quilts, get to know each other, and take pictures.