A 4-H evaluator stands while two youth kneel next to their sheep. Bleachers with people sitting on them in the background.

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Youth participate in animal shows, with a chance at moving on to the State Fair.

A variety of craft projects made by 4-H youth line a table.

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Projects made by 4-H club participants throughout the year are on display during the fair.

Two young people make food together on a table, with other youth teams working in the background.

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During Junior Iron Chef competitions, teams show off their cooking and cooperation skills.

In addition to displays, the Plant Science tent has daily activities using plant materials.

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In addition to displays, the Plant Sciences tent has daily activities with plant materials.

A large, fluffy rabbit with its ears standing up.

Image by David Foote

Visitors can see and interact with many different animals while at the fair!

4-H Youth Fair

2024 4-H FAIR IMPORTANT DATES:

Exhibit Registration Deadline: July 1, 2024
Evaluation Day: July 20, 2024
Set-Up & Animal Arrival: July 23 & 24
Fair Opens to Public: 7/24-7/27

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 23

11:30 am – 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open
12:30 pm Kahoot Plant Science Challenge, virtual and in Kiwanis Hall
2:30 pm Kahoot Livestock Challenge, virtual and in Kiwanis Hall
4:00 pm Poultry Show

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

10:00 am Goat Show and Showmanship
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Jr Iron Chef
11:00 am P.E.S.T. (Plant and Environmental Sciences Team) Activity

11:30 am - 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open

2:30 pm P.E.S.T. Workshop/Activity
11:30 am – 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open
3:30 pm PiNY (Produced in New York) and Public Presentations, Kiwanis Hall
6:00 pm Adult Round Robin, Pole Barn

THURSDAY, July 25

8 – 9:30 Country Kitchen Hot Breakfast

9:30 am Sheep Show and Showmanship
11:00 am P.E.S.T. Activity
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Jr. Iron Chef Contest, Kiwanis Hall
11:30 am – 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open
1:00 pm Stuffed Animal Show, Pole Barn
2:30 pm P.E.S.T. Workshop/Activity
3:00 pm Hobby Horse Barrel Races
4:00 pm Kahoot Dairy Challenge, virtual and in Kiwanis Hall
5:00 – 7:00 pm Country Kitchen
6:30 – 8:00 pm Adult Iron Chef

FRIDAY, July 26

All Day Garden of Healthy Eatin’
10:00 am Dairy Showmanship & Show
11:00 am P.E.S.T. Veggie Art
11:30 am – 3:00 pm Country Kitchen Open
1:00 pm P.E.S.T. Workshop/Activity
2:00 pm Round Robin Showmanship Contest, Pole Barn
4:00 pm Kahoot Family and Consumer Science Challenge, in Kiwanis Hall
5:00 – 7:00 pm Country Kitchen Pulled Pork

SATURDAY, July 27

8:30 am Rabbit Showmanship, Rabbit Hopping, Pole Barn

8:30 am Dog Show
11:00 am Garden of Healthy Eatin’
11:00 – 12:00 pm Share the Fair Plant Science Activity; Hands On; at the Fair, streamed on zoom
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Country Kitchen; BEVERAGES ONLY
11:30 til it’s all gone Chicken Barbecue
2:00 pm Herdsmanship Awards, Pole Barn
3:30 pm Plant Science Awards Ceremony, Plant Science tent
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.”