Welcome to Washington County Arts-In. Arts-In is a youth program that develops leadership, life skills and community through performing arts. Visit the Arts-In website to see pictures, music, and script.
Who can participate? 4-H youth who have completed grades 7-13 (grade 13 is one year post high school). Note: the default major for all 7th graders will be Stage Production (Tech).
2024 Important Dates - Please note ALL 2024 dates listed below are required for participants:
Rehearsals at the Washington County Fairgrounds (Hooley Hall and Park Pavilion)
July 7 - Potluck/Auditions/Parent Meeting from 5:00-9:30 pm
July 14 -17 - Arts-In Encampment (Encampment starts at 1:00 pm on July 14, arrive at 12:30 pm to set up)
July 17 - Preview Performance for family and friends at 6:00 pm
July 18 - Boutwells Landing Retirement Community service project performance at 11:00 am
July 30 - Dress rehearsal from 6:30-9:30 pm
Performances (Washington County Fair)
July 31 - 7:00 pm
August 1 - 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
August 2 - 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
August 3 - 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
August 4 - 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Rehearsal/Picnic before State Fair - Tentatively Aug. 17 or 18 - 5:30-8:30pm
State Fair performance - Time TBD
*Early Bird Registration*
Cost is $75 if you register and pay by APRIL 1. After April 1, price increases to $90. Deadline to register is July 1. Late fees of an additional $25.00 ($115 total) will apply after July 1!
*Participants will also need to purchase gate passes for the County Fair and State Fair general encampment.
Volunteer Requirement: 2+ hours of adult volunteer time is required for each child participating in Arts-In. A separate $100.00 check per family must be included with registration. This deposit will be shredded if volunteer commitment is completed.
You will need to complete:
County Arts-In Registration & Questionnaire (this form)
Attendance Conflict form
Parent Volunteer form
Questions can be directed to Avis Peters at
avisapeters@hotmail.com or 651-430-8163. Or
Washington County 4-H Office at 651-430-6800 or
mnext-washington@umn.edu