Fair

The County Fair has opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and mastery in your project areas. If you qualify at the county fair, you may also apply to the State Fair to showcase your skills with other 4-H members across Oregon. Come experience the fun!

Dates To Remember:

May 17: Fair Information Meeting via Zoom, 7:00 pm
- Recording can be viewed here: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_on677d12
May 18: Entries OPEN for Dog, Horse, & County Fairs
June 6: Dog Fair & Horse Fair Entries CLOSE at 11:59 pm
June 16: County Fair Entries CLOSE at 11:59 pm
June 26: Cat Fair
July 16: Dog Fair
July 19-26: Horse Fair
August 16-20: County Fair

County Fair Information and Materials

Fair entry materials will be available on May 18. Information about how to enter can be found in the 2022 4-H Fair Entry Guide and the 2022 Clackamas County 4-H Fairbook.

General County Fair materials

2022 Clackamas County 4-H Fair Book: Are you planning to exhibit at the 2022 Clackamas County Youth Fair? Make sure you have the 2022 Clackamas County 4-H Fair Book!
Sportsmanship Expectations for Youth Participants: Sportsmanship: Conduct becoming to an individual involving fair and honest competition, courteous relations, and graceful acceptance of results.
Clackamas County Fair and Event Center: Maps and directions to Clackamas County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Policy Waiver Application: If you want to request an exception to one of our policies, please fill out each section completely. Applications missing information will not be processed.
Junior Superintendent Application: Fill out this form to apply. Applications are due by May 1.
Junior Superintendent Position Description: Read this before applying! Junior Superintendents are a valuable part of our fair management team. They have duties to perform before, during, and after fair.
2022 All 4-H Fair Entry Meeting: Recording of May 17th online meeting for leaders, parents and members, giving instructions and tips for successful fair registration.
4-H Fair Superintendents & Assistants: Do you have questions about Fair? Can you volunteer a few hours to help with the many needs before or during Fair? Contact your Fair Superintendents!
Prepare For Fair - 2022 Handbook For 4-H County Fair Exhibitors: Handbook for 2022 Clackamas County 4-H Fair exhibitors. Includes schedules and details for County Fair

HEARTH County Fair Information and Materials

Clackamas County 4-H Food & Nutrition Contest Guide: Complete guide to 4-H foods contests at County and State Fair
HEARTH Youth Requirements: Required for HEARTH exhibitors to be considered for higher placing ribbons (champion, etc). To complete the online form, go to the following link: https://bit.ly/HEARTHYouthReq

Livestock County Fair Information and Materials

2022 Beef Show Ring Schedule: 2022 Clackamas County Fair Beef (Rosebrook) show ring schedule
2022 Dairy & Fiber Goat Show Ring Schedules: 2022 Clackamas County Ely Barn North show ring schedule. Includes Dairy Goat and Fiber Goat show schedules.
2022 Llama/Alpaca Show Ring Schedule: 2022 Clackamas County Grove Ring schedule. Includes Llama and Alpaca shows and goat obstacle course schedules.
2022 Meat Goat Show Ring Schedule: 2022 Clackamas County Ely Barn East show ring schedule. Includes Meat Goat show schedule
2022 Sheep & Pygmy Goat Show Ring Schedules: 2022 Clackamas County Ely Barn South show ring schedule. Includes Sheep and Pygmy goat show schedules
2022 Swine Show Ring Schedule: 2022 Clackamas County Swine show ring schedule
Livestock Master Showmanship 2019 Question Bank: Questions to for Livestock Exhibitors to study for Master Showmanship success.
Livestock Master Showmanship 2021 & 2022 Question Bank: Questions to for Livestock Exhibitors to study for Master Showmanship success.
Livestock Master Showmanship Contest: Rules and information about the Livestock Master Showmanship Contest held at Clackamas County Fair
Market Beef Health Record: Required form for County and State Fair, used to track withdrawal times, place of origin, and other important information. 1 per market beef. Bring this form with you to Fair.
Market Goat Health Record: Required form for County and State Fair, used to track withdrawal times, place of origin, and other important information. 1 per market goat. Bring this form with you to Fair.
Market Lamb Health Record: Required form for County and State Fair, used to track withdrawal times, place of origin, and other important information. 1 per market sheep. Bring this form with you to Fair.
Market Swine Health Record: Required form needed for County and State Fair, used to track withdrawal times, place of origin, and other important information. 1 per market pig. Bring this form with you to Fair.

Small Animal County Fair Information and Materials

2022 Poultry & Pigeon Fair Schedule: Schedule of events and activities for 4-H Pigeon & Poultry at the Clackamas County Fair, August 16-20, 2022
2022 Rabbit & Cavy Fair schedule: Schedule of events and activities for 4-H Rabbit & Cavy at the Clackamas County Fair, August 16-20, 2022
2022 Small Animal Performance Ring Schedule: Schedule of events and activities in the Small Animal Performance Ring at Clackamas County Fair, August 16-20, 2022

Project exhibit and contest information for County Fair

View the resources for your project area to find guidelines and forms for exhibiting at the County Fair:

Thank you to our supporters

Farm Bureau Flier

We are thankful for the support from the Oregon Farm Bureau.

Clackamas County 4-H

State Fair information and resources

State Fair

Participating at the Oregon State 4-H Fair is a honor because 4-H youth have excelled with their projects at their local 4-H County Fairs and qualified to showcase their skills with other youth from across Oregon. Come experience the fun and celebrate their achievements.

4-H Youth Development