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Oregon State Fair

The Oregon State Fair is an opportunity for 4-H'ers ages 12 and up to show off the skills they've learned all year!

Animal Science Fairbook
Oregon 4-H State Fairbook
Exhibit Hall Fairbook

What is State Fair?

Fair season is the highlight of many 4-H participants' year, especially those in year-long clubs who have the opportunity to showcase the skills, hard work, and expertise they've put into their art, food preservation, or livestock, horse, or companion animal care and training all year.

For many clubs, State Fair is the culmination of the 4-H year before we begin a new 4-H Year on October 1.

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!

How Do I Qualify for State Fair?

Who Qualifies?

Each county in Oregon is allotted a number of entries in State Fair based on the total number of 4-H youth members in that county. Who qualifies (and how) is determined by each county 4-H Program, and generally happens at the county fair.

  • Under 400 members-three exhibits per class
  • 400 to 799 members-four exhibits per class
  • 800 to 1199 members-five exhibits per class
  • 1200 to 1499 members-six exhibits per class
  • 1500 to 1800 members – 7 exhibits per class
  • 1800 and up – 8 exhibits per class

I qualified for a live contest! How do I sign up for a time?

Live Contests require pre-registering for a time slot. These slots will open in early Summer.

Your county will enter you in the class, but you need to pick a time using the link below. Please do not sign up for a time slot until you have qualified for state fair. Contact your County Extension office for the password to register.

  • State Fair Live Contests include:
    • Cupcake Wars
    • Family & Consumer Sciences Classic
    • Fashion Revue
      • Intermediate
      • Seniors
    • Flower Arranging Contest
    • Educational Presentations
    • Mini Meals
    • Food Preparation
      • Foods of the Pacific Northwest
      • Quick Meal Challenge
    • Table Setting

I want to volunteer at State Fair! How do I sign up?

First of all, THANK YOU! 4-H relies on the kindness and generosity of volunteers to put on an excellent State Fair for 4-H members every year. We can't do it without you! If you're dedicated to creating a positive, kind, and welcoming experience for all of our 4-H youth members, please sign up below.

Volunteer sign up forms will be available right here in early Summer.

What is the 2025 Schedule?

2025 Schedules are not yet available. We will set these as soon as we can, and they will be posted here.

​​​​​​Animal Science Schedules

Exhibit Building Schedule

The Exhibit building is open to the public each day of the State Fair. The following classes are offered as live contests:

  • Communications Presentations
  • Cupcake Wars
  • Family Consumer Science Classic
  • Fashion Revue
  • Flower Arranging
  • Food Contests
  • Table Setting

Would you like to camp at the state fair?

The Oregon State Fair board has shared this document to address camping needs. Please note that 4-H is not responsible for camping at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

Celebrate Our World: Argentina

Each year, the Oregon State Fair introduces a geographical theme to encourage 4-H'ers to learn about, explore, and celebrate countries and regions around the world. This allows 4-H youth to learn from cultures beyond their own communities, and benefit from the centuries of techniques different cultures have put into their arts, crafts, foods, and other relevant skills that impact their skill or contest area.

Exhibits in this class often fit in another "home" class, with a focus or technique learned from this year's region. In 2025, Celebrate Our World will focus on Argentina.

For projects using the Celebrate Our World focus, the Celebrate our World explanation card is used as well as the project’s regular explanation card and judged using the project’s score sheet.

View the Celebrate Our World: Argentina! Guide
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Live Contests Information

Live contests information is linked on this page.

Judging and Identification (Animal Sciences) Contests

Flat Lucky on a slide

Lucky enjoying the fair!

Photo: Karissa Dishon

General State Fair Resources

What does it mean to be a 4-H'er at State Fair?

4-H'ers who qualify for State Fair represent their community, county, and program to Oregon and to the world. All 4-H youth (and volunteers) are expected to abide by a Code of Conduct to ensure we represent ourselves, others, and 4-H well.

To participate in State Fair, you will need to agree to treat yourself and others with respect, be caring, treat animals humanely and provide appropriate care, be honest, be cooperative, welcoming, and inclusive of all.

Sign the Code of Conduct
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