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This document is only for enrolled 4-H members – for all other Jefferson County Fair information visit https:\/\/jeffcofairgrounds.org\/fair\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This document currently being revised and will be finalized June 1st 2026. It will be sent to all 4-H members in Jefferson County and adjacent Counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-H Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horse Pre-Fair – July 12th 2026 – All 4-H Entries due July 15th 2026 via FairEntry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


ENTRY SCHEDULE<\/strong>
<\/td>		Sunday 8\/9<\/strong>
Still Life Entries<\/td>		Monday 8\/10<\/strong>
4-H Building Closed<\/td>		Tuesday 8\/11<\/strong>
4-H Building Closed<\/td>
Wednesday 8\/12<\/strong>
Vet Check – 5-7pm
4-H Orientation 7:30pm<\/td><\/tr>
FAIR SCHEDULE<\/strong>

<\/td>		Thursday 8\/13<\/strong>
Cow Vet Check

<\/td>		Friday 8\/14<\/strong>
Cat Vet Check
Fair Opens at 10am
4-H Presentations all day<\/td>		Saturday 8\/15<\/strong>
Fair Opens at 10am
4-H Presentations all day
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Sunday 8\/16<\/strong>
Fair Opens at 10am
4-H Presentations all day
Parade of Champions
Fair Ends at 6pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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4-H Fair Rules:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE<\/strong><\/td>– Youth, ages 5-19, enrolled in 4-H by July 1.
– Invited Out-of-County exhibitors may enter as space is available. A letter of invitation with a premium book will be sent to invited counties.<\/td><\/tr>

GRADE LEVEL GROUPS<\/strong><\/td>
– Cloverbuds: 5 to 7 years of age
– Juniors: 8 to 10 years of age
– Intermediates: 11 to 13 years of age
– Seniors: 14 to less-than 19 years of age
– \u201c4-H Age\u201d is determined by youth\u2019s age on October 1, 2025.<\/td><\/tr>

ENTRY PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/td>		All entries must be made online via FairEntry by July 15th – Late entries may be accepted on a case by case basis.

Out of County entrants must complete the following forms:
– Emergency Contact Form & Release
– Chaperone Policy<\/td><\/tr>
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/td>All 4-H members are required to work at least 8 hours preparing
the fairgrounds and\/or cleaning up during or after Fair. Premium Points are awarded for this work. See Dept. B<\/td><\/tr>
RECORD BOOKS<\/strong><\/td>
4-H members\u2019 Record Books should be up-to-date.
Use WSU Publications #s C0932, C0934, C0935, and add sheets according to 4-H Age Level and 4-H project(s). <\/td><\/tr>

STILL-LIFE RULES
<\/strong><\/td>		What is an Entry?:<\/strong> An item entered in the fair – must be canned, grown, or made by a 4-H youth during the current 4-H year. 4-H members may exhibit only in the projects in which they are enrolled, except for Departments A-D.
Exhibit Entry:<\/strong> Bring entries to 4-H Building on days\/times indicated on the 4-H Schedule at the top of the page. Late exhibit entries will be accepted for display only with the approval of the 4-H Building Superintendent. Exhibits must be properly cleaned, fitted, or groomed and placed at the Fairgrounds by the proper entry deadlines.
Exhibit Display Timeline:<\/strong> Exhibits must remain on display Friday, Saturday, and until 6 p.m. on Sunday of the Fair. Exhibits will not be released before 6 p.m. on Sunday. If an Exhibitor removes his\/her entry before 6 p.m. on Sunday without written permission from the Department Superintendent, the premium points for the Exhibitor will be forfeited.
Contact the Superintendent for directions about exhibits going to the State 4-H Fair<\/em>
All exhibitors must notify building\/barn Superintendents if they wish to remove any portion of an exhibit (e.g., posters, still-life) to use with a public presentation, 4-H in Action, or other fair contest or activity.
Number of Exhibits:<\/strong> One entry per lot except in lots as listed, or with Superintendent\u2019s permission.
Exhibit Cards:<\/strong> Some exhibits require a 3\u201d x 5\u201d card of information. If the card is missing, the exhibit score may be lowered by the Judge.
Special Ribbons:<\/strong> may be given at the discretion of the Judge for outstanding exhibits in still-life departments.
Entry Pick Up:<\/strong> PLEASE pick up exhibits between 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening. Any exhibits left in the 4-H Building will be taken to the Oscar Erickson Building for pick up during the week after the Fair. Call the Fair Office for more information. Entries not picked up by two weeks after the Fair will be forfeited. All Still Life entrants are asked to help take down displays and decorations at 6 p.m. on Sunday.<\/td><\/tr>
ANIMAL PROJECT RULES<\/strong><\/td>Deadlines: <\/strong>Any animal entered must be the 4-H member\u2019s own project selected by June 1 of the current year. A completed Animal Certificate must be on file with the local Extension office. Exceptions are by 4-H Council approval only.
Entry Fees:<\/strong> Any required animal entry fees are payable to the Jefferson County Fair. Incomplete entries or those missing fees will not be accepted and might be returned. Questions? Email fairentries@jeffcofairgrounds.org
Number of Animal Entries:<\/strong> An Exhibitor may participate and enter an animal(s) in up to 3 different animal project areas only and as long as they are able to fulfill the herdsmanship requirements for each department. (Must participate in herdsmanship at least once a day in each animal area).
Animal Participation Orientation:<\/strong> Members exhibiting or participating in animal areas must attend an orientation meeting in their respective barns. A seperate and required All 4-H Orientation must be attended prior to receiving wristband and exhibiting at the Fair.

Herdsmanship guidelines:<\/td><\/tr>
ADMISSION FEES<\/strong><\/td>All enrolled 4-H exhibitors will receive a badge that will identify them for free admission. Parents and chaperones will not recieve a badge unless they are a fully certified 4-H Volunteer. Badges will be distributed to all 4-H’ers and Volunteers at the 4-H Orientation.<\/td><\/tr>
STATE FAIR PARTICIPATION<\/strong><\/td>To be eligible to participate in the State 4-H Fair, non-Cloverbud members must either receive a blue ribbon or meet State Fair requirements. Livestock entries to State are limited based on County Allocation. Only items for which there are classes and lots in the State 4-H Fair Premium Book may be exhibited. State Fair information can be found here (link)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
PREMIUMS<\/strong><\/td>Premiums are monies awarded for all exhibits\/activities that have earned a ribbon at the Fair. Premium points are assigned for each ribbon earned. The amount of points varies depending on the article, activity, or department in which the exhibit or exhibitor is entered. In the Premium Book each number indicates the points you will receive for a Blue (B), Red (R) or White (W) ribbon in that particular department. Each point is worth a small amount of money that may vary from year to year. The value of the points will be determined after the Fair, based on total points awarded and monies allocated for premiums. Exhibits are judged by the \u201cDanish System.\u201d Under the Danish System, judges evaluate each exhibit judged on its own merits (not by comparison with others) and may give more than one Blue, Red, and White ribbon in each lot. Participation ribbons may be awarded with designated premium points.

Premiums are awarded by the Jefferson County Fair – Checks must be cashed within 60 days of the end of the Fair.

Premium Point Window: In activities that are held more than two (2) weeks before or two (2) weeks after the Jefferson County Fair dates, the participants will receive ribbon awards only.<\/td><\/tr>
GENERAL FAIR RULES AND 4-H POLICIES<\/strong><\/td>4-H members will be required to follow all General Rules of the Jefferson County Fair (see Open Class Premium Book). 4-H members and families also are required to follow all policies outlined in the WSU Extension 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook (link).<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
4-H PREMIUM BOOK CHANGES<\/strong><\/td>If there are any changes or updates for the Premium Book after June 1st they will be indicated with a footnote.<\/td><\/tr>
BEHAVIOR<\/strong><\/td>4-H Exhibitors found in violation of rules or practices of Jefferson County 4-H or the Jefferson County Fair, or engaging in unethicalor destructive behavior shall be penalized by forfeiture of all premiums, prizes, ribbons and awards or privileges as deemed appropriate to the circumstances. The situation will be acted upon by a committee within 24 hours or before Monday after the Fair. Committee consists of a mediation panel from the 4-H Council, 4-H Extension Representative, Fair Board Representative, and the Authorities if necessary. Parents or Guardians will be notified. Use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs or any type of weapon by 4-H Members on the Fairgrounds is prohibited.

4-H Code of Conduct (link).

National Showring Code of Ethics (link).<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4-H STILL LIFE<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Cloverbuds – (4-H members ages 5-7 – Including Animal Projects)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Creative Kids: Classes for all Int-Senior Members. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. 4-H Club Promotion\/Educational Posters <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Fair Activities <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Veterinary Science <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Family & Consumer Science <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Art<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.  Photography & Videography <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Plant Science & Entomology <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Environmental Stewardship <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Social Science <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Self Determined Projects<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-H & FFA ANIMAL PROJECTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

50. Horse <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. Beef & Dairy<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Small Animals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n