2026 4-H Fair Schedule – Tentative

4-H Fair Schedules for Download

Pre-Fair

Sunday, August 9

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – All Photography, Posters, Stall Stories for judging and some written word classes are due, tagged at the Marie Boe Building, SJC Fairgrounds

Monday, August 10

9:00 a.m. – Final deadline for photography, posters, stall stories, and some written word at the Marie Boe Building, SJC Fairgrounds

Wednesday, August 12 – Intake & Judging Day

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Animal Intake & Vet Check – Animal Barns

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Still life intake – Marie Boe Building

3:00 p.m. – Livestock weigh in – 4-H Arena

4:00 p.m. – Livestock judging contest – 4-H Arena

5:00 p.m. – Still life evaluation begins – Marie Boe Building

Fair Days

Official fairground hours 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

4-H Rambler’s Booth Breakfast 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Herdsmanship/Exhibitorship Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for all 4-H barns and departments

Thursday, August 13 – Opening Day

9:00 a.m. – Sheep & Goat – Showmanship & Type – 4-H Arena
10:00 a.m. – Cat Vet Check – Cat Tent

11:00 a.m. – Cat Showmanship followed by Cat Judging Contest – Poultry/Rabbit/Cavy Tent
1:00 p.m. – Rabbit & Cavy Showmanship followed by Rabbit & Cavy Judging Contest– Poultry/Rabbit/Cavy Tent

2:00 p.m. – Public Presentations – 4-H Tent

4:00 p.m. – Food Activities – 4-H Tent

Friday, August 14

9:00 a.m. – Dog Vet Check – Dog Tent

9:00 a.m. – Cattle & Swine – Showmanship & Type – 4-H Arena
10:00 a.m. – Dog Events Start including Dog Judging Contest – Dog Tent & Arena

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Performing Arts – Fair Stage
1:00 p.m. – Poultry Showmanship followed by Poultry Judging Contest – Poultry/Rabbit/Cavy Tent

4:00 p.m. – Prepare 4-H Arena for Auction
6:00 p.m. – Deadline for Silent Auction Sign-Up

Saturday, August 15

9:00 a.m. – Dog Vet Check – Dog Tent

10:00 a.m. – Dog Events Start -Dog Tent & Arena
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Still Life Judging Contest – Marie Boe Building

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Still Life Auction – Marie Boe Building
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Live Auction Registration – 4-H Arena
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Live Auction – 4-H Arena
4:00 p.m. – After Auction Set Arena for Round Robin

Sunday, August 16

9:00 a.m. – 4-H Leader/Super Meeting – Marie Boe

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Large Animal Round Robin – 4-H Arena
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Small Animal Round Robin – 4-H Arena
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Costume Contest – Main Arena
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Leaders Council Awards Ceremony – 4-H Arena

5:00 p.m. – Stow 4-H Arena Tent after Awards Ceremony
8:00 p.m. – 4-H Exhibits Released

After Fair

Monday, August 17

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The 4-H building & Animal Barns will be open for exhibit pickup. Please clean animal stalls, leave general areas cleaned up and clear of all exhibits. Thank you for a great year!