There are two auction options for the 4-Hers this year, trying to accommodate our buyers and 4-H families, but the 4-H member could only sign-up for one auction.

              ·   Use the search bar in each auction to find the 4-Her you would like to support this year if participating On-                   Line.

o   Search by 4-Her’s name, Parents Name, Year in 4-H or Projects Taken

       o   If utilizing the On-Line Option, buyers will need to register at bidmetzger.com. 

          First Auction Option:

o   A Completely On-Line Only Auction:

§  For Non-Livestock Members or 4-Hers who chose not to participate in the live auction.

§  Will be available at bidmetzger.com starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday July 15, 2022 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday July 22, 2022.

§  The highest bidder will support the 4-Her this year, however the “Add-On” option is available to give a set dollar amount to the 4-Her of the buyers choice, as in previous years.

§  A Credit Card (with a 4% convenience fee) may be used on-line or invoicing is available with a Cash or Check payment.

§  Checks will be paid to Wabash County 4-H Council

sent to Crossroads Bank % Gina Stefanatos

1404 St Rd 114 W North Manchester IN 46962

                     Second Auction Option:

o   A Combination, Traditional Live Auction with On-Line Bidding Available.

§  Only kids with Livestock Projects can participate in this Auction, and with only one species being auctioned off.

§  The Live Auction will start at 1:00 p.m. on Friday July 22, 2022 at the Wabash County Fair Grounds Show Arena.

§  Buyers need to visit the Metzger Auction Trailer located on the east end of the show arena to register for the live auction. The trailer will open at 10:00 a.m. that morning.

§  During the Live Auction, buyers can also participate with On-Line Bidding if they cannot attend in person and will need to register at bidmetzger.com to do so.

§  This auction will open on the bidmetzger.com website at 8:00 a.m. on Friday July 22, 2022 for buyers to view the 4-Hers participating.

§  The “Add-On” option is available to support 4-Hers through this auction also and will only be available until the end of the live auction.

§  Only the Winning Bidder, whether that be from the Live Crowd or an On-Line Bidder will be announced during the live auction, no “Add-Ons” will be read aloud.

§  If a buyer would like to participate in this auction utilizing a combination of Live Auction Bidding and “Add-Ons”, they will need to register on-line and then use that same bidder number during the live auction.

§  Cash, Check or Credit Card (with a 4% convenience fee) will be accepted.

§  Buyers at the Live Auction can settle their accounts that night in person. 

§  As in year’s past, buyers can combine their bids for a single 4-Her and participate in a Group Buy, however, buyers should inform the auction committee of this when registering for a live bidder number at the auction trailer, prior to the live auction.

 Fair Questions? Contact them at  wabash4hauction@gmail.com