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.

4-H youth showing their goats in a line

4-H youth showing goats at the State Fair

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!

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

Proposition 12 - FAQs about Prop 12 by the California Fair & Exhibitions Stakeholders, 2022

close up of chicken with white feathers spotted with black

Showmanship

Poultry Showmanship - the National standard for showing poultry in competition


Questions?

Please contact Erica Pettey at eapettey@ucanr.edu.