FARMINGTON — The Franklin County 4-H fair and benefit auction will be a daylong event, beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Farmington Fairgrounds Starbird Building, 292 High St.

The 4-H fair is an annual event that celebrates the 4-H philosophy of “learn by doing,” with hands-on workshops, demonstrations and panel discussions led by 4-H members and volunteers. Maine 4-H is the youth development program of University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Children ages 5 to 8 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the workshops. Entries for all contests will be accepted from 8 to 10 a.m. The auction will begin at 7 p.m., with a preview of items starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds support Franklin County 4-H programs.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information and.or a reasonable accommodation, contact Tiffany Wing, 207-778-4650, 1-800-287-1478 (toll free in Maine); or tiffany.wing@maine.edu.