4-H Fair
Fresno County 4-H Fair ~ General Information
The 4-H Fair is an educational, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for Fresno County 4-H members. In order for the 4-H Fair to be a success, volunteer assistance, (adult and youth) is important and necessary. Please consider volunteering to help.
Please call the 4-H office at (559) 241-7519 if you would like to volunteer as a judge, clerk, or any of the following positions:
Junior Department Heads: A Jr. or Teen Leader with interest and expertise in a given area supervising and representing the department.
Resource Leaders in different project areas will be assisting and representing a department.
For Department Heads: If you are hiring a paid judge, the judge must be paid through a UC account using the established UC procedures. Sponsoring Committee will establish an account, but you will need to complete the following form with information about your judge: Request for Payment of an Honorarium
General 4-H Fair Information
All animal entry forms can be turned into project leader or club leader with fees. Forms are due to county office by May 2nd.
Still Exhibits require pre-registration by Wed, May 7th 10pm (fees can be paid at check-in)
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Livestock Achievement
Livestock Achievement Date - April 12th
4-H Livestock Achievement Testing- *file337054*
Date: April 12, 2025 - No longer held at 4-H Fair
Please find all details on dedicated Livestock Achievement Day event page here https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Annual_Events_Page/Livestock_Achievement_82/
Questions? Call Susanne Carroll 269-9959 or susanneandkevin@yahoo.com
4-H Fair Still Exhibits
4-H Fair 2025
Check in: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM (No entries accepted after 8:45 AM)
Judging for Still Exhibits - Still Exhibits Handbook 2025 Entry Cards - Still Exhibits
Pre-registration due by May 7th, 10pm is REQUIRED in 2025 Pre-Registration Click Here (Entry Fees due at check-in)
Still Exhibit Chair: Michelle Ward (559) 269-0722
4-H Fair- Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbits & Cavies
4-H Fair Poultry, Rabbits, & Cavies Show 2025
Held in conjunction with Fresno County 4-H Fair
Registration deadline to participate: Due to 4-H Office by May 2, 2025. 550 East Shaw Avenue, Ste. 210-B Fresno, CA 93710
Small Animal Entry form: Small Animal Entry Card Small Animal Handbook 2025 Pigeon Entry Card (no live birds 2025)
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM Where: Reedley College
Cost: $2 per class, including showmanship. All animal entries are due to the 4-H office by May 2nd. Paper entry cards required for all animal contests. Payment due to club or project leader with entry. Maximum $15 fee per child, $25 maximum fee per family for animal entries.
Animal Preparation: All animals must be in good health, free from parasite and washed and groomed before arrival.
Rabbit Information / Showmanship & Breed Classes
Rabbits must be brought to judging table as called. Rabbits must be healthy and free from parasites.
Cavies Information / Showmanship & Breed Classes
Cavies are brought to judging table as called. Cavies must be healthy and free from parasites.
4-H Fair- Pygmy Goats
4-H Fair Pygmy Goat Show
Showmanship and Doe and Wether Classes
Date: May 10, 2025 Time: Judging begins at 8:30 AM Location: Reedley College Reedley College Campus Map Show Starts: 8:30 AM
Pre-Entry is required Small Animal Handbook 2025
Entries are due to the 4-H Office by May 2, 2025. Paper entry cards required for all animal contests. Payment due to club or project leader with entry.
Pygmy Goat Entry Form- 2024 Pygmy goat entry
Additional Details:
A limited number of pens will be available, Clubs will need to share. Primary may participate as non-competitive, limited to participation ribbons only.
All animals must be in good health, free of parasites, washed and groomed upon arrival.
4-H Fair Dog Show
May 10, 2025 at Reedley College
ENTRY FORMS DUE BY: Friday one week prior (May 2) to 4-H Fair- due to 4-H Office by 5:00 pm. Payment due to club or project leader with entry.
Entry form: Dog Entry Form
OBEDIENCE ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per class
SHOWMANSHIP ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per class
WRITTEN TESTS: Must be ordered from 4-H office by leaders (number of each level) and picked up with answer guides to administer and score at a local project meeting before the 4-H Fair.
DOG CHECK IN: Saturday, 8:30 AM JUDGING: Starts at 9:00 AM AWARDS: Presented at end of show Contact: Richard Benefiel dbenef2@gmail.com or 559-285-7657
Market Sheep and Goat Show
The 4-H Fair Sheep and Goat Show is held separately in late August. This event is designed for exhibitors with animals participating in Caruthers and / or Fresno Fairs.
This event is scheduled for: TBA
Location: TBA
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