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Fair & Showmanship

California fairs are organized and run independently of the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. Each fair sets their own rules and guidelines. 4-H clubs participate in fairs in accordance with fair guidelines and within 4-H policy guidelines.

Adult in cowboy hat with four 4-H youth in uniform holding signs saying I heart: My Hometown Fair, California Fairs, and a wooden sign of I heart Sacramento County Fair

4-H youth showing their support for California fairs!

California Fair Information

4-H Leaders and Families, as part of your preparation for your local fair, please review the following recommendations to help 4-H youth be ready for an exciting, fun-filled, educational and positive experience!

State Rules for California Fairs

State Rules - Official Youth Enrollment Agreement (PDF, 389.3 KB) - Guidelines for dual enrollment in multiple youth organizations - 4-H, FFA and Grange.

4-H Livestock Project Fair Guidelines for Leaders (2023) (PDF, 313.8 KB) - Guidelines to support leaders prepare 4-H youth for livestock projects

4-H Guidelines for Fair (2023) (PDF, 777.3 KB) - Presentation with tips on how to prepare for fair.

Proposition 12 - FAQs (PDF, 2.4 MB) Informational brochure about Prop 12 by the California Fair & Exhibitions Stakeholders, 2022

3 4-H youth in uniform holding chickens during judging at the State Fair

Showmanship

Poultry Showmanship - the National standard for showing poultry in competition

Questions?

Please contact Erica Pettey at eapettey@ucanr.edu.

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