Don’t forget to check out our Scholarship Opportunities page on the Boulder County 4-H website. There are some fantastic scholarships available for our members—don’t miss your chance to apply! Whether you're planning for college or furthering your education, these opportunities can help support your future.

Visit the page today and see what’s available: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-scholarships/

Deadlines come up fast, so don’t wait! 

Interview Judging: Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Exhibit Building.

We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to take on Superintendent roles during the Boulder County Fair. This is your chance to be at the forefront of the action and make a lasting impact!

Ready to get involved? Reach out to Faith .

Detailed project information can be found at Colorado 4-H Projects.

We also need TEEN CLERKS ( ages 13 and up). Please email Jeannie to let her know you are interested. The deadline to volunteer as a Teen Clerk is July 17. 

The Boulder County Fair Superintendents and staff have worked to adjust the rules to make our program and shows the best they can be. We hope these changes increase understanding and participation in our program to the fullest of our members and their animals. Please read the fair book for the most recent rules for showing at the Boulder County Fair with your 4-H Projects. Some key things to take note of some updates for your project planning:

• Horse- updated schedule and requirements for classes with the new horse levels program

• Livestock- New Early Release of Animals Sunday morning.

• Goats- New Rule on kid goat ownership deadlines extended. Members do not need to own the dam of goats born after April 24th. However, they must have identified other goats as project animals before April 24th. Members will have until July 7th to identify kid goats born after April 24th. Members may purchase new kid goats(born after April 24th) until July 7th.

• Breeding Beef- Aged Heifer class added for older heifers.

• Market Beef- Minimum Rate of gain is now 1.0lbs/day

• Dairy Cattle- Freemartin heifers now allowed in the Market dairy program.

• Dog- State update on rules about primary care and ownership of your project dog.

• Dog Agility- Jump heights will be lower for our county dog contest, however if a member plans to show at state fair agility, they can choose to do one of their three runs at the higher height to qualify.

• Dairy Goats- New limitation on entries: No more than 3 entries per exhibitor in each class (note some classes have other limits).   Added classes and age breakdown for show.

• Breeding Goats- Added classes for further breakdown of ages and types. Best Goat Herd class adjustment: Must include 3 goats owned by the exhibitor, with at least 1 of the goats being an offspring bred, kidded, and owned by the exhibitor.

• Breeding Goats and Market goats: Muzzles are allowed if the animal can drink. Breeding and Market goats may be shown with or without horns, but recommended tipped or taped for safety.

• Market and Breeding Goats: A junior doe under 12 months may also be shown as a market goat.

• Utility Goats- Obstacle Course- no more than 3 entries per exhibitor

• Poultry: Market Chickens and Turkeys have “recommended” weights instead of required weights.

• Rabbits- Two day show this year, so animals will need to say overnight. Members must handle their own animals. Entries adjusted to 10 market rabbits allowed (2 entries per class). Fur classes adjusted.

• Cavy- Silkie, White Crested  added as classes to fair.

• Swine- Swine sponsorship program and classes added. 

If you have any questions or need help clarifying something, feel free to contact Brenda or the superintendents.