The largest annual fundraiser for the 4-H program was a success thanks to the outpouring of support from the Chautauqua County Community.

The 4-H Green Tie Affair was held on February 23, 2025 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. The festivities included a basket raffle, bake sale, pie auction, and, of course, dinner. “I am always grateful and overwhelmed by the community support at our Annual Green Tie Affair Dinner. It is truly a celebration of community support helping 4-H thrive in Chautauqua County, says Emily Reynolds, CCE Executive Director.

The community came together to support 4-H in a big way. Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce and Garden Center donated leafy greens for the salad and potatoes for the dinner. Tops Friendly Markets on Washington Street donated cupcakes for dessert, and Upstate Farms donated chocolate and white milk. Chautauqua County 4-H families and clubs donated baskets for the basket raffle and baked goods for the bake sale.

Triple E Manufacturing & Design donated a banner to showcase local businesses who sponsored a table. The banner will also be on display at the Chautauqua County Fair.

Local businesses and friends of 4-H sponsored tables at the event.

Abers Acres, Ashville Fire Auxiliary, Basil Chevrolet, BECC Electric, Butternut Brook Livestock – The Carpenter Family, CCB, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Chautauqua Transportation Services, Chris Keefe Builders, Cottage Ceramics, Cutting Edge Enterprises, DFT Communications, D&L Enos Milling & Tire Service, David and Irene Lesch, Enjoyable Acres, LLC, Farm Credit East ACA, Flying Feathers Stable, Forest Hill Farms, Gerry Rodeo, Grapeful Acres, Green Banks Farm – The Crowell Family, Growmark FS LLC, Haffenden Insurance Agency, JMI – Jamestown Macadam Inc, Jamestown Vietnam Veterans Association, JAYCO Cleaning Technologies, Joe and Linda Powell, Johnson’s Heating and Plumbing, Kim Kidd Blacksmithing, Kettlebrook Farm LLC, Larry Romance and Son, Inc., LeBarron Studios, L.W. Parker Enterprises, M.A.C. Truck Parts and Equipment Co. Inc., North East Fruit Growers Inc., Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ormond Farms, Peterson Auction and Realty, P&W Acres, Quattrone for Sheriff, Sherri Overstreet, Simple Cuts Pet Grooming, Stomping Hoofs Stable, Summerdale Equine Farm, Terra Firma Systems, Tops Friendly Markets, The Woolley Family – Celebrating 180 years of farming in 2025. ,

The total amount raised was $16,410. The pie auction alone brought in $6,802. The basket raffle raised $4,030.00 and the bake sale raised $574.

4-H Educator Lynne Wahlstrom says “The Chautauqua County 4-H program is especially grateful for the support received this year as we know that everyone is struggling with the increased prices we’re seeing across the board. Many are tightening their purse strings and we’re so grateful for the outpouring of support we received. It really shows the community believes in the good 4-H is doing for young people across Chautauqua County.”