4-H at the Kitsap Fair & Stampede
Please visit the Kitsap Fair & Stampede website to view the 2025 4-H Exhibitor Guide. For more information about the Kitsap Fair & Stampede including Open Class, FFA, camping, rules, and schedules visit their website at kitsapfair.org
Online entries will be required for all 4-H, FFA and Open Class livestock exhibits and all 4-H & FFA still life exhibits.
4-H youth: Make sure before entering classes in FairEntry that you add your animal(s) in your 4hOnline and wait until they are approved by the 4-H Program Coordinator.
How to register on FairEntry
Log in to FairEntry with your pre-existing 4honline username and password.
If you are unsure of the entry process, please watch this short video provided by FairEntry. If you do not have internet access or need assistance with the entry process, please contact the 4-H Program Coordinator or Fair Office.
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The Importance of Fairs for 4-H Youth
Kitsap County 4-H youth participate in the Kitsap Fair & Stampede to showcase the knowledge, skills and achievements they have made with their project throughout the year to the public.
County fairs and 4-H programs are intrinsically linked, the fair serves as a culmination of the 4-H youth’s learning and development in hands-on projects throughout the year. The fair provides a platform for 4-H members to showcase their projects, gain recognition for their efforts, and develop valuable life skills.
Here’s a more detailed look at their relationship:
4-H as the Foundation:
- 4-H is a youth development program that emphasizes experiential learning and practical skills in areas like agriculture, science, health, arts, and civic engagement.
- Members engage in projects guided by adult volunteer mentors.
- The “learn by doing” motto of 4-H is exemplified through the fair, where members apply their knowledge and skills with the public.
The Fair as the Showcase:
- The county fair is a public venue where 4-H members display their projects.
- It allows members to receive recognition for their hard work and achievements.
- The fair offers a setting for 4-H youth to interact with the community and share their experiences working with/in their project areas.
Key Benefits for 4-H Members:
- Skill Development: Participating in the fair helps 4-H members develop crucial skills like project management, public speaking, and leadership.
- Goal Setting and Hard Work: 4-H motivates members to set goals, work diligently, and learn from their experiences.
- Community Involvement: The fair fosters a sense of community and allows members to share their achievements with others.
- Lifelong Friendships: 4-H leads to lifelong friendships.
Examples of 4-H Projects at the Fair:
- Animal Projects: 4-H Members may show livestock like cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine and llamas and/or small animals like cats, dogs, rabbits, cavies, and poultry using their skill and knowledge to demonstrate how to care, breed, market, and handle their animals.
- Still Life Projects: Members may display crafts, art, or other handcrafted items, photography, cooking, sewing, plant sciences and assorted STEM projects for youth to showcase their creativity and skills.
- Public Presentations: 4-H Members may give speeches or demonstrations to share their project knowledge and/or participate in 4-H in Action to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on the spot with the public.
To register, view rules, details and exhibitor guides, please visit the Kitsap Fair & Stampede website.