Exhibitor with her animals at 4-H Fair.
A young visitor examines 4-H projects on display at the 4-H Fair.
4-H'ers give a presentation on "How to make pasta" at the 4-H Fair.
4-H Youth Fair
2023 4-H FAIR IMPORTANT DATES:
Exhibit Registration Deadline: July 1, 2023
Evaluation Day: July 22, 2023
Set-Up & Animal Arrival: July 24 & 25
Fair Opens to Public: 7/26-7/29
NYS 4-H Exhibit Registration Form
Each summer
the 4-H Youth Fair provides the opportunity for 4-H’ers to showcase their
project work, animals and skills. We
have much to celebrate!
Schedule of Events
TUESDAY, JULY 25
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11:30
am – 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open
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12:30
pm Kahoot Plant Science Challenge, virtual and in Kiwanis Hall
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2:30
pm Kahoot Consumer and Family Science Challenge, virtual and in Kiwanis Hall
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4:00
pm Poultry Show
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
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10:00
am Goat Show and Showmanship
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10:00
am – 2:00 pm Jr Iron Chef
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11:00
am P.E.S.T. (Plant and Environmental Sciences Team) Activity
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2:30
pm P.E.S.T. Workshop/Activity
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11:30
am – 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open
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3:30
pm PiNY (Produced in New York) and Public Presentations, Kiwanis Hall
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6:00
pm Adult Round Robin, Pole Barn
THURSDAY, July 27
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8 –
9:30 Country Kitchen Hot Breakfast
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11:00
am P.E.S.T. Activity
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11:00
am - 3:00 pm Jr. Iron Chef Contest, Kiwanis Hall
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11:30
am – 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open
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1:00
pm Stuffed Animal Show, Pole Barn
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2:30
pm P.E.S.T. Workshop/Activity
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3:00
pm Sheep Show and Showmanship
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4:00
pm Kahoot Dairy Challenge, virtual and in Kiwanis Hall
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5:00
– 7:00 pm Country Kitchen
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6:30
– 8:00 pm Adult Iron Chef
FRIDAY, July 28
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All
Day Garden of Healthy Eatin’
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10:00
am Dairy Showmanship & Show
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11:00
am P.E.S.T. Veggie Art
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11:00
– Noon Share The Fair Plant Science Activity: Hands on Veggie Art at Fair;
streamed on zoom
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11:30
am – 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open
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1:00
pm P.E.S.T. Workshop/Activity
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2:00
pm Round Robin Showmanship Contest, Pole Barn
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4:00
pm Kahoot Livestock Challenge, virtual and in Kiwanis Hall
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5:00
– 7:00 pm Country Kitchen Pizza and Wings
FAMILY FUN DAY, SATURDAY, July 29
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8:30
am Rabbit Showmanship, Rabbit Hopping, Pole Barn
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11:00
am Garden of Healthy Eatin’
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10:00
am Dog Show, Lawn
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11:00
– 12:00 pm Share the Fair Plant Science Activity; Hands On; at the Fair,
streamed on zoom
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11:00
am – 2:00 pm Country Kitchen; BEVERAGES ONLY
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11:30
til it’s all gone Chicken Barbecue
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1:00
pm 4-H Olympics (lawn)
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2:00
pm Herdsmanship Awards, Pole Barn
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3:30
pm Plant Science Awards Ceremony, Plant Science tent
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4:30
pm Awards Ceremony; outside Kiwanis
Important Reminders:
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
for all stationary exhibits, events, animals and contests is JULY
1
. Members will be notified of the “appointment”
time for their evaluations which will take place in the pole barn.
Each
family must decide for themselves if they are comfortable with these
guidelines. Anyone can request a virtual
evaluation by checking that box on the registration form.
Adults will only be allowed at the evaluation
table with Cloverbud members. Junior
level members can have an adult waiting nearby or in the bleacher area. Senior members are to come to the evaluation
table by themselves.
Please
review the Evaluation and Animal Evaluation Safety plans carefully. ALL exhibits must be registered by the
deadline. The Double Entry Card can be
found on the left side bar and must be completed at home and attached to the
exhibit before arriving at the Acres. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
For
questions or comments, please contact Venda,
vmt5@cornell.edu.
The
4-H Youth Fair provides a backdrop for youth to learn important life skills
that will be the foundation to help them develop to their fullest potential for
the betterment of their “club, community, country and their world.”
All Exhibit, animal, and event registrations due JULY 1!
Last updated July 22, 2023