4-H’ers who qualify, can bring a livestock or static exhibit to the MN State Fair to exhibit. Wright County 4H’s static encampment dates are August 25-27 (other counties may have different encampment dates). Youth can choose to go for a day trip when they have their conference judging or can stay for all three days in 4-H housing. Livestock exhibitors are expected to attend and care for their animals for the entirety of the encampment, but may stay on or off grounds.
NOTE: For all state events, Wright County 4-H will pay the program/registration fee if a 4-H’er/family works a shift at the foodstand. 4-H’ers are responsible for additional event/lodging/meal/class fees. Need-based scholarships are also available. *Confidential need-based scholarships full the full amount are available - enquire with the 4-H PC.*
Judges create a list of projects that they feel are State Fair competition worthy during each judging event. These “State Fair line-ups” will be posted below shortly after judging concludes. Exhibitors should check the State Fair Line-ups as soon as possible, starting Wednesday morning for general exhibits, or shortly after each livestock show.
Accept or decline your trips ASAP and pick up an information packet at the 4-H Desk. Trips not claimed by Saturday at 2:00 pm will be opened up to alternates.
Online registration and payment must be submitted to the 4-H desk at the fair prior to Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Attend a State Fair Exhibitor’s Meeting at the stage in the 4-H exhibit building:
Static—Saturday 2:00 p.m.
Livestock—Sunday 11:30 a.m.
The state fair line-up information will be posted here.