{"id":21019,"date":"2024-11-18T11:57:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T19:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/?page_id=21019"},"modified":"2025-09-10T13:36:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:36:15","slug":"fair-and-exhibits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/fair-and-exhibits\/","title":{"rendered":"Fair and Exhibits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--style-boxed \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 1313w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 396w, 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\">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrs-extension-plugin\/assets\/images\/four-h.png\"\n\t\t\theight=\"75\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"75\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"extension-program-icon\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Program Icon.\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"program-contact-info\">\n\t\t<h2>Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tAutumn Britt, 4-H Program Manager<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>509-588-7817\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Email Address<\/span> \u2022\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:autumn.britt@wsu.edu\">autumn.britt@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<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\">Fair Event Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"c6efbce43f3b45edacf4ff8f4bc38b82\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"There are currently no fair events on our calendar, but check back regularly as the schedule updates for this year!\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"73\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"68\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-dropshadow--low\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">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\/yakima\/4-h\/member-resources\/\">Member Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/new-members\/\">New Members<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-online-enrollment\/\">How to Enroll in 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-project-forms-and-policies\/record-book-forms-and-score-sheets\/\">4-H Record Book Forms and Score Sheets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-project-forms-and-policies\/public-presentation-demonstration-forms\/\">Public Presentation &amp; Demonstration Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-project-forms-and-policies\/poster-resources\/\">Poster Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/fair-and-exhibits\/\">Fair and Exhibits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/member-resources\/\">Washington 4-H Member Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Central Washington State Fair <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>It&#8217;s almost time for the Central Washington State Fair in Yakima and we are so excited to announce the many awesome changes for this year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first big change being that the 4-H Department has been moved to the <strong>Ag building upstairs!<\/strong> Meaning more room for still life entries, activities and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, entering your still life projects just got easier! Entry forms can now be completed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/fairfun.fairwire.com\/\">Central Washington State Fair ShoWorks website<\/a>. Otherwise you may print a hard copies of the entry forms listed below. These will need to be completed and given to the Superintendent on entry drop off day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/fairfun.fairwire.com\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tPre-Register Online at the Central Washington State Fair ShoWorks Website\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/2025_4_H_Exhibits_Entry_Form.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tStill Life Entry Form\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/2025-CWSF-4-H-Contests-Activities.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tContest &amp; Events Entry Form\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, the Central Washington State Fair Park in Yakima has added new divisions and classes for 4-H this year, including the 4-H Youth Rabbit &amp; Poultry Divisions. These will be 1 day shows where you can haul in the night before or the&nbsp;morning of the show and leave that evening or stay the&nbsp;weekend. Be sure to check out the guides listed below if you&#8217;re interested!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/4H_Rabbit_Show.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t4-H Rabbit Division at Central Washington State Fair \t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/4H_Poultry_Show1.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t4-H Poultry Division at Central Washington State Fair\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/2025_4-H_and_Youth_Equine_Department.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t4-H Equine Division at Central Washington State Fair\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENTRIES DUE: Sunday, September 7th, 2025<\/strong>. and accepted online on the <a href=\"https:\/\/fairfun.fairwire.com\/\">Central Washington State Fair ShoWorks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a poultry or rabbit project? There are opportunities for all at this event! Consider entering your still life projects or pre-registering for an event within the 4-H Department. Join the fun by entering your still life projects or pre-registering for some of the contests listed below!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--center\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/2025_4-H_Department_Foods_Crafts_Threads_Demos.pdf\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tComplete List of 4-H Contests &amp; Events at the 2025 Central Washington State Fair \t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on the contests and events please contact the Central Washington State Fair 4-H Superintendent, Kattie Blanchard at <a href=\"tel:509-945-9309\">509-945-9309<\/a> or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:blanchardk1983@gmail.com\">blanchardk1983@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-1-792x664.png\" alt=\"&quot; &quot;\" class=\"wp-image-24873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-1-792x664.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-1-396x332.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-1-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-792x664.png\" alt=\"&quot; &quot;\" class=\"wp-image-24872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-792x664.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-396x332.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/Central-Washington-State-Fair.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Central Washington State Fair 4-H Department Still Life Entry Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>The following entry forms and entries are due on <strong>Saturday September 6th, 2025, between 11:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/strong> and can be dropped off by entering Gate 5 off South Fair Avenue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cloverbud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dried Foods and Herbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric and Yarn Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Preservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotions and Educational Exhibits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>The following entry forms and entries are due on <strong>Saturday, September 13th, 2025 between 11:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/strong> and can be dropped off by entering through Gate 11 Off 18th Street and proceed to the Ag Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Flower Gardening\/Arranging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food and Nutrition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valley Produce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gourd &amp; Pumpkin Animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Yakima County 4-H Quilt Block Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Yakima 4-H youth members are encouraged to contribute to the Yakima 4-H community quilt project! Help us to create a quilt from the many different members and clubs within our community, to be raffled off to benefit Yakima County 4-H.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop by the office to pick up a quilt block kit and look through a tote of extra fabric to incorporate in your design. Your unfinished square will have two opportunities to be judged, at both at West Valley Fair &amp; Central Washington State Fair. Please keep in mind that these quilt squares will not be returned to the creator, as submitted blocks will be assembled after the Central WA State Fair to create a community to be raffled off to benefit Yakima County 4-H.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding this contest, please contact the WSU Yakima County Extension Office at <a href=\"mailto:Yakima.4H@wsu.edu\">Yakima.4H@wsu.edu<\/a> or by calling <a href=\"tel:509-574-1600\">509-574-1600<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-carousel\" data-desktop-columns=\"3\">\r\n    <button class=\"wsu-carousel__button-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-carousel__wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\r\n            \n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/1-1.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/1-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/1-1-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/1-1-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/1-1-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/1-1-768x768.png 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"a quilt block that states Yakima County 4-H Block Quilt Challenge with a green 4-H Clover and decorative thread\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYakima County 4-H Block Quilt Challenge\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tShow off your crafting skills this fair season! Yakima 4-H members are encouraged to contribute to the community quilt. Quilt kits are available for pick-up at the WSU Extension Office during normal business hours. We even have a whole tote of fabric that you may dig through to contribute to your project. Stop by and pickup your materials today!\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/2.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/2.png 1080w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/2-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/2-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/2-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/2-768x768.png 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"&quot; &quot;\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContribute to the Yakima 4-H Community Quilt\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tPick up a quilt block kit from the Yakima County WSU Extension Office, and incorporate with your own fabric to create an unfinished square to be judged at fair. Submitted blocks will be assembled after the Central Washington State Fair to create a community quilt that will be raffled off to benefit Yakima County 4-H.<br>Your quilt blocks will not be returned however, you will receive your score sheets and any awards received.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/3.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/3.png 1080w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/3-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/3-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/3-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/3-768x768.png 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"&quot; &quot;\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContest Rules\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t&#8211; Your finished block must include all or most of the 7&#8243; challenge fabric from the kit. It may be patchwork, foundation, piercing or applique. The work may be done by machine or hand.<br>&#8211; Embellishments are allowed but must be securely attached and washable.<br>&#8211; Only submit an unfinished square that measures 12.5&#8243; x12.5&#8243;<br>All fabric must be pre-washed\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/4.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/4.png 1080w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/4-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/4-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/4-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/04\/4-768x768.png 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"&quot; &quot;\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwo opportunities for judging quilt squares!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tWest Valley Fair &#8211; Entry Submission Due July 12th<br>Central WA State Fair &#8211; Entry Submission Due September 6th\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n        <\/div>\r\n    <button class=\"wsu-carousel__button-next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><\/button>\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-carousel__pagination\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Central Washington State Fair &#8211; Special Featured Fair Contests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-Registration for events is required and members will be contacted on which day the contest will be held. Please register to the events listed below by <strong>Saturday, September 13th, 2025 between 11:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/strong> by emailing the 4-H Youth Department Superintendent, Kattie Blanchard at <a href=\"mailto:blanchardk1983@gmail.com\">blanchardk1983@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dairy Trifecta Buckle Challenge&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>3 contests 1 buckle per age division. Please refer to the guidelines and rules in the premium book. You must complete all 3 to qualify.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dairylicious Baking Contest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy Container Creature&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy Poster Contest&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cookoff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Contest is <strong>Sunday, September 28th at 4:00 pm<\/strong>. Contestants will create a grilled cheese sandwich&nbsp;for a panel of judges. Cash prizes for each age division winner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Preparation Activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the guidelines in the premium book. Can be scheduled throughout the fair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Presentation&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great opportunity to complete your project presentation. This presentation&nbsp;will count towards your medal of honor qualification and the CWSF trophy contest. All members who complete a presentation will receive a coupon for a milkshake at the Dairy Bar at the fairgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table Setting Contest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fun way to create an event, plan for it and put it all together. The table settings will be set up by the exhibitor sometime during the week of <strong>September 14th &#8211; 19th<\/strong>. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/2025_4-H_Department_Foods_Crafts_Threads_Demos.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/09\/2025_4-H_Department_Foods_Crafts_Threads_Demos.pdf\">guidelines in the premium book.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Style Review &amp; Performing Arts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Show off your sewing talent as well as your amazing style choices by participating in the style review. This will include all sewn garments, items and creative consumer fashion projects. The style review will be <strong>Sunday, September 28th at 2:00 pm.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Helpers &amp; Volunteers are Needed!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year the Yakima County 4-H provides activity stations within the Agriculture Building for the kids on school field trips. This years school field trips are scheduled for <strong>Tuesday, September 23rd<\/strong> and <strong>Thursday, September 25th<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a 4-H volunteer or youth member who is interested in helping with these activities, we would appreciate the extra support. Please contact the Yakima 4-H Program Manager, Autumn Britt for at <a href=\"mailto:Autumn.Britt@wsu.edu\">Autumn.Britt@wsu.edu<\/a> or by calling <a href=\"tel:5095741578\">509-574-1578<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Local Fairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Throughout the spring, summer, and fall.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yakima County 4-H partners with several local fairs&nbsp;to offer 4-H classes, activities and events during the fair. For youth to participate in a 4-H class at local fairs (e.g., showmanship, 4-H exhibit or contest) they must&nbsp;be <a href=\"https:\/\/wpnetwork.extension.wsu.edu\/kittitas\/how-to-enroll-in-4-h\/\">enrolled<\/a>&nbsp;in 4-H.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H opportunities at county fairs include animal showmanship (e.g., horse, livestock, poultry, dog, cat, rabbit, small pets), livestock market sale, herdsmanship, cage\/barn design, fashion revue, demonstrations and presentations, baking\/foods&nbsp;contests, flag design, still life and art exhibits, and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not every 4-H member exhibits their work or competes in a contest at fair, for most, the fair is an opportunity to showcase their work and learning and build&nbsp;camaraderie&nbsp;within their club and beyond as they work in teams to set up and maintain exhibits and cheer on others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statefairpark.org\/p\/the-fair\">Central Washington State Fair<\/a> &#8211; September&nbsp;<br><em>Yakima, WA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/westvalleyfair.org\/\">West Valley Fair <\/a>\u2013 July&nbsp;<br><em>Yakima, WA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yvfair-rodeo.com\/\">Yakima Valley Fair <\/a>\u2013 August&nbsp;<br><em>Grandview, WA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington State Junior Horse Show &#8211; June&nbsp;<br><em>Moses Lake, WA<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralwashingtonjuniorlivestockshow.com\/\">Central Washington Junior Livestock Show<\/a> &#8211; May&nbsp;<br><em>Toppenish, WA<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State 4-H Fair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Labor Day Weekend through the third weekend in September in Puyallup, WA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yakima County 4-H members who received a blue ribbon in a qualifying 4-H contest or exhibit are eligible to represent Yakima County at the State 4-H Fair. 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