{"id":13695,"date":"2021-07-09T10:04:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T17:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/?page_id=13695"},"modified":"2025-05-12T07:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:50:04","slug":"kitsap-fair","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/kitsap-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitsap Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H at the Kitsap Fair &amp; Stampede<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit the Kitsap Fair &amp; Stampede website to view the<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitsapfair.org\/exhibition\">2025 4-H Exhibitor Guide.\u00a0<\/a> <\/strong>For more information about the Kitsap Fair &amp; Stampede including Open Class, FFA, camping, rules, and schedules visit their website at<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitsapfair.org\/\">kitsapfair.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online entries will be required for all 4-H, FFA and Open Class livestock exhibits and all 4-H &amp; FFA still life exhibits. \u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>4-H youth: <\/strong>Make sure\u00a0<strong><em><u>before<\/u><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>entering classes in FairEntry that you add your animal(s) in your 4hOnline <strong><em><u>and<\/u><\/em><\/strong> wait until they are approved by the 4-H Program Coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=js7Etvw2soY\">How to enter animals in 4hOnline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to register on FairEntry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to FairEntry with your&nbsp;<strong><em><u>pre-existing<\/u><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;4honline username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/265821971\">4-H Online Login<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitsapfair.org\/_files\/ugd\/572df9_fb77fd795c9649b19da6679053117f7f.pdf\">How to enter using FairEntry (opens as PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure of the entry process, please watch\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kitsap.fairentry.com\/Fair\/SignIn\/21748\">this short video<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0provided by FairEntry. If you do not have internet access or need assistance with the entry process, please contact the\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:elisabeth.nilsson@wsu.edu\">4-H Program Coordinator<\/a>\u00a0or Fair Office.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-color-background--white wsu-dropshadow--medium \"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/\">4-H Youth Development Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/kitsap-fair\/\">Fair Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/volunteers\/\">Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Volunteer Opportunities\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/community-service\/\">Community Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h-camp\/\">4-H Camp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/youth-members\/\">For Youth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/enrollment\/\">Join 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/resources\/\">4-H Resources<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu 4-H Resources\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/public-presentations\/\">Public Presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/council\/\">4-H Council<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/4-h\/awards\/\">Year-End Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-cta--width-full wsu-spacing-before--xxmedium\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/foundation.wsu.edu\/give\/?fund=e4030ac0-4e7d-4613-88f6-0459d11f0fd6&#038;utm_source=kitsap-county-4-h-excellence-fund&#038;utm_medium=wsu-link&#038;utm_campaign=wsu-extension\/4-h\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--size-small\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDonate to Kitsap County 4-H\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/05\/4-H-is-more.png\" alt=\"4-H is about more than the ribbons and awards. It's About the friends, the experience, the memories, being a role model, giving backa nd making the best better. \" class=\"wp-image-24298\" width=\"300\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/05\/4-H-is-more.png 610w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/05\/4-H-is-more-396x473.png 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Fairs for 4-H Youth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitsap County 4-H youth participate in the Kitsap Fair &amp; Stampede to showcase the knowledge, skills and achievements they have made with their project throughout the year to the public.&nbsp;<br><br>County fairs and 4-H programs are&nbsp;intrinsically linked, the fair serves as a culmination of the 4-H youth\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a more detailed look at their relationship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4-H as the Foundation:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>4-H is a youth development program that emphasizes experiential learning and practical skills in areas like agriculture, science, health, arts, and civic engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members engage in projects guided by adult volunteer mentors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The &#8220;learn by doing&#8221; motto of 4-H is exemplified through the fair, where members apply their knowledge and skills with the public. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Fair as the Showcase:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The county fair is a public venue where 4-H members display their projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It allows members to receive recognition for their hard work and achievements. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fair offers a setting for 4-H youth to interact with the community and share their experiences working with\/in their project areas.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Benefits for 4-H Members:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skill Development:<\/strong> Participating in the fair helps 4-H members develop crucial skills like project management, public speaking, and leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal Setting and Hard Work:<\/strong> 4-H motivates members to set goals, work diligently, and learn from their experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Involvement:<\/strong> The fair fosters a sense of community and allows members to share their achievements with others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lifelong Friendships:<\/strong> 4-H leads to lifelong friendships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Examples of 4-H Projects at the Fair: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Animal Projects:<\/strong> 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.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Still Life Projects:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Presentations:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To register, view rules, details and exhibitor guides, please visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitsapfair.org\/exhibition\">Kitsap Fair &amp; Stampede website.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Message from the Kitsap Fair &amp;amp; Stampede: Online entries will be required for all 4-H, FFA and Open class livestock exhibits only. 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