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!

2023 Dates To Remember:

May 16: Fair Information Meeting via Zoom, 7:00 pm
May 17: Entries OPEN for Dog, Horse, & County Fairs
June 5: Dog Fair & Horse Fair Entries CLOSE at 11:59 pm
June 15: County Fair Entries CLOSE at 11:59 pm
TBD: Cat Fair
July 22: Dog Fair
July 18-23: Horse Fair
August 15-19: County Fair

County Fair Information and Materials

2023 Fair entry materials will be available on May 17.

Clackamas County 4-H Fairbook can be found HERE! State 4-H Fair book is available at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/oregon-state-fair-2023

County Fair 4-H Animal Show Ring Schedules:

Rosebrook (Beef) Show Ring	Poultry Show Ring
Dairy & Fiber Goat Show Ring	Rabbit Show Ring
Sheep & Pygmy Goat Show Ring	Grove (Llama/Alpaca) Show Ring
Meat Goat Show Ring	Swine Show Ring
Small Animal Performance Ring

General County Fair materials

2023 Clackamas County 4-H Fair Book: 2023 Fair book with entry information and class lists.
2023 Dog 4-H Fair Book: Complete list of classes, schedules and information about Clackamas County 4-H Dog Fair 2023
All Fair Information Meeting Video Recording: Recording of Fair Entry Information meeting held May 16, 2023
All Fair Information Meeting Presentation: Read the slides from the May 16, 2023 All Fair Information Meeting!
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 - 2023 Handbook For 4-H County Fair Exhibitors: Handbook for 2023 Clackamas County 4-H Fair exhibitors. Includes details for County Fair
2023 Static Exhibit Requirements: Complete list of entry guidelines for all HEARTH static entry projects. Also includes links for exhibit explanation forms.
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.
2023 4-H Fair Entry Instructions: Guide to 2023 Clackamas County 4-H Youth Fair entry for leaders, families, and members.
2023 4-H Horse Fair Book: Complete list of classes for Clackamas County 4-H Horse Fair 2023.
County Fair Links: This is where you'll find the required Animal Forms as well as other online links for 2023 4-H Fairs.
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.

HEARTH County Fair Information and Materials

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/2023HEARTHYouthReq
HEARTH Adult 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/2023HEARTHAdultReq
NEW Fashion Revue Ready To Wear Contest: Check out the NEW Ready To Wear Contest open to ALL 4-H members!
2023 Static Exhibit Requirements: Complete list of entry guidelines for all HEARTH static entry projects. Also includes links for exhibit explanation forms.

Livestock County Fair Information and Materials

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

Cat Judging Criteria: Judging criteria for Cat Fair
Small Animal Fair Contests: List of contests and descriptions of the activities for 2023 Clackamas County Fair

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

Oregon 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