The 4-H program has a long-standing relationship with the local fairs. However, each fair is unique with their own rules and expectations. Please call or visit their website for more direct information.
Salinas Valley Fair in King City, California (Mid May): https://www.salinasvalleyfair.com/ | SVF@SalinasValleyFair.com | 831-385-3243
Santa Barbara County Fair in Santa Maria, California (Early July): https://www.santamariafairpark.com/ | entries@santamariafairpark.com | 805-925-8824
California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, CA 93446 (Late July): https://www.midstatefair.com/fair/ | livestock@midstatefair.com | 805-239-0655
REQUIREMENTS to Exhibit at Fair under 4-H* | |
| Be a Member in Good Standing** |
| Complete total hours for project completion as determined by Project Leader (minimum of 6 hours) |
| Complete Annual Project Report (APR) Form |
| Meet requirements as set by the fair. |
*4-H Steps to Success, https://ucanr.edu/sites/UC4-H/files/210544.pdf **4-H Steps to Success FAQ, https://ucanr.edu/sites/UC4-H/files/224707.pdf California 4-H Policy Relating to Fair Exhibition: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Policies/Chapter7/ | |
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)
As of January 1, 2019, The Fairs & Exposition Branch (F&E) requires all California Fairs (County, Citrus & District Agricultural Associations) junior livestock (large and small animal) exhibitors to annually participate in an F&E approved Quality Assurance and Ethics Awareness training. Currently, the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) online program has been approved by F&E to fulfill this requirement. For more information on the YQCA online program, please visit https://yqcaprogram.org/. This link works best in Google Chrome.
State Rules For California Fairs
California 4-H Hat
The 4-H uniform hat is a source of pride for the 4-H members in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program.
Many members use the hat to display their achievement pins.
NOTE: A 4-H uniform hat is NOT required for membership in the California 4-H Youth Development Program or for participation in any 4-H activity, event, or occasion.
Placement of recognition and achievement pins and badges
Left side of hat Achievements and Honors | Right side of hat Annual Recognitions (100% Attendance, Officer Positions, Year stripes) |
Note: If a member earns more year stripes than can fit on the right side of the hat, they may "wrap around" their stripes and continue onto the left side of the hat.
No other pin or ribbon should be worn on the hat other than 4-H related items. The hat should reflect the dignity of the 4-H Youth Development Program. Some items that should not be worn on the hat include buttons, fair medals, convention badges or other regalia.
Guidelines effective July 1, 2015
Official green California 4-H uniform hat is branded with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and the 4-H clover logo mark. Hats can be purchased through Leslie Carman 4-H Supplies.
By July 1, 2020, all white hats should be retired
In the past, Senior members transitioned to a white hat. As of July 1, 2020, all white hats should have transitioned to the official California 4-H green hat.
This page is an abbreviated version of the California 4-H Hat Guidelines. For most up to date information please refer to The California 4-H website here: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Member_Resources/Uniform/California_4-H_Hat/