Washington Junior Poultry Exposition

We are thrilled to invite all youth ages 5-18 in Washington State to participate in the upcoming Washington Junior Poultry Exposition, an APA Style Show taking place from April 17th through the 19th.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for youth to showcase their hard work and connect with other poultry enthusiasts from across the region. We look forward to seeing the diversity of breeds your members have been raising.

Event Highlights & Educational Opportunities:

• Premium Points: All participants will receive premium points for their entries. I have attached our comprehensive Premium Guide to this email for your reference.
• APA Style Judging: We have the showmanship judge and the poultry judge secured for our show. 
• Judging Seminar: We will be hosting a specialized seminar on poultry judging, which is invaluable for members looking to deepen their technical knowledge of breed standards.
• Educational Posters: each participant is required to bring an educational poster to display.
• Fun Contests: Beyond the show ring, we have several fun contests planned to keep the weekend high-energy and engaging for all ages.
• Birdsmanship: Each participant will get to interact with the public, care for the poultry, and practice their public speaking skills in their one hour per day birdsmanship shift.

Logistics & Entries:

• How to Enter: Entry forms are found in back of the WA Junior Poultry Competition Guide at the State Fair/Spring Fair
• Entries are due March 27.  Please complete forms and return them via email to wajrpoultryexpo@hotmail.com.
• Vet Check: Please remind your members that the mandatory Vet Check will take place on the morning of April 17th.
• Tickets: Entry tickets will be issued to all participants following registration.

We believe this show will be a highlight of the spring season for your 4-H members. It is a wonderful environment to practice showmanship and receive professional feedback in an APA-sanctioned format.

Questions? Contact the show organizers directly at: wajrpoultryexpo@hotmail.com.