Wasco County 4-H Fair Information
Fair is a busy time for all and below are some things to help you be successful in getting ready for this crowning event!
Take some time to get familiar with all of the general and livestock rules associated with the fair for exhibiting and selling. Some rules have changed this year, so definitely take time to read these through.
Participation in fair is not mandatory. However, if you do decide to exhibit at fair, you must complete a SEPARATE entry form for fair that is due in our office before Tuesday, July 16th by 4 pm. Late entries will not be accepted. Your original 4-H enrollment does not automatically enter you in fair.
Each year, we hold a "Prepare for Fair" event for parents, youth and leaders to explain what will happen at fair, any changes you need to be aware of, and time to ask any questions you may have for your barn or building superintendent, 4-H Coordinator or 4-H Administrative Program Assistant about fair entries.
Prepare for Fair Event for Parents, Youth, and Leaders:
This year we are trying something new! Mark your calendar's for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall of CGCC (One Floor above the Extension Office in Building 2) for a Prepare for Fair Drop-In Event! Talk to Barn and Building Superintendents on what is expected of exhibitors, learn about rule changes this year, turn in your fair entries, and much more! Event starts at 6 pm.
Interested in being a Junior Superintendent at fair this year?
If you are a youth in grades 9th-12th and would love to be more involved in fair, sign up to be a Junior Superintendent!
Junior Supers are an invaluable part of fair! Complete the application by the deadline.
Applications are due by 4pm on TUESDAY, July 16th! Don't forget to include a letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member.
This is a great opportunity to be more involved, get a "behind the scenes" look at fair and give back to your community!
NEW THIS YEAR:
- "Celebrate our World" classes will be in their own section of the fair book. The part of the world that youth will be focusing on for these exhibits is Central America!
- Look for new and updated classes in Clothing and Sewing, Fiber Arts, Photography, and Food and Nutrition, Table setting, and more.
- Be sure to READ the rules--lots of updates! You are responsible for knowing the rules for your project and the fair in general.
2024 Wasco County 4-H/FFA Exhibitor's Handbook
2024 4-H Fair Schedule (updated 07/03/2024)
VITAL INFORMATION
*Animal Science Records will need to be checked before the office will accept a fair entry from the youth. These records must be up-to-date when checked. They do not need to be closed or signed by a leader (records are closed and leader’s sign off at the end of the 4-H year, September 30th.)
Record check times are June 23rd (at showmanship clinic) at Wasco Co. Fairgrounds, July 9th at the “Prepare for Fair” Meeting @ Columbia Gorge Comm. College, or on July 16th (Fair Entry Deadline) from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. @ the Extension Office (CGCC). Records will be shown to adults checking them, but youth will take records home with them (not turn them in!).
*Horse Advancements will be checked Friday, August 9th on Horse Fair Check-in Day.
*HEARTH Fair (Static Exhibits) will be checked before judging occurs on Tuesday, August 13th.
Cattle (Market)
- Transportation Slip (also referred to as a “T Slip”. The Extension Office has copies, or you can print your own here: https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/Documents/Publications/AnimalHealth/OregonTransportationCertificate.pdf)
- Brand Inspection Exemption Certificate (also referred to as an “E-Slip”). The Extension Office has copies or you can contact a brand inspector or Oregon Department of Ag to purchase.
- Beef: 4-H Health Form (One per animal, to be turned in to barn superintendent at fair check-in. Can be found here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/8426/healthbeefrecord.pdf)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior )
Cattle (Breeding Beef & Dairy)
- Transportation Slip (also referred to as a “T Slip”. The Extension Office has copies, or you can print your own here: https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/Documents/Publications/AnimalHealth/OregonTransportationCertificate.pdf)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior )
Cavies
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
Goats (Market)
- Market Goat Health Record (One per animal, to be turned in to barn superintendent at fair check-in. Find it here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/10551/healthgoatrecord_0.pdf)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
- COOL Form (One per animal, can be turned in at spring weigh-in or to superintendent during fair check-in. Form can be found at: https://oregonstate.box.com/s/fgimedldgxqugdxvvts1e614gpl181wz )
Goats (Breeding)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
Horses
- Oregon 4-H Horse Advancement Program (See page 3 for more information about mandatory advancements for county fair participation. Find these at: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/4-h-1302r-oregon-4-h-horse-advancement-program)
HEARTH Fair Exhibits (Foods, Photography, etc.)
- Explanation Cards (Appropriate to project area, one per exhibit. All explanation cards can be found: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/family-consumer-science-exhibits)
- Exhibit Tags (One per exhibit, available from the Extension Office)
Poultry (Market)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
- COOL Form (One form per pen of 3. Form can be found at: https://oregonstate.box.com/s/fgimedldgxqugdxvvts1e614gpl181wz )
Poultry
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
Rabbits (Market)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
Rabbits
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
Sheep (Market)
- Sheep 4-H Market Lamb Health Record (One per animal, to be turned in to barn superintendent at fair check-in. Find it here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/8426/healthlambrecord.pdf )
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
- COOL Form (One per animal. Form can be found at: https://oregonstate.box.com/s/fgimedldgxqugdxvvts1e614gpl181wz )
Sheep (Breeding)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
Swine (Market)
- Swine: Market Hog Health Record (One per animal, to be turned in to barn superintendent at fair check-in. Find it here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/8426/healthswinerecord.pdf)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
Swine (Breeding)
- Animal Science Record (One per species, breeding and market can be on the same record. Record for Juniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-junior Record for Intermediates & Seniors: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/resources/record-books/animal-science-multiple-species/animal-science-intermediate-senior)
HEARTH Static Exhibits
Turn in all static exhibits on Tuesday, August 13th from 8 am to 12 pm at the 4-H Exhibit Building. Use this exhibit checklist to ensure you have the correct explanation card (or look in the fair book). Use our local fair book to determine county entry limits.
All HEARTH projects require an exhibit tag and often an explanation card. You should arrive at fair with your projects ready to go--meaning that all of these should be true:
- Exhibit should be labeled with Exhibitor name, Class number, and County
- Completed Exhibit Tag with Class Number should be attached
- Completed Explanation Card for your exhibit should be attached if required.
Find the explanation cards you need for your exhibits. If you do not have the ability to print these at home, they are available for pickup in the Extension Office until one week prior to fair. Again, these should be completed and brought with you to fair--not at fair.
Find information about exhibiting, schedules, and more!
