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2026 Mid-Willamette Valley 4-H Critter Campus

Polk County Fairgrounds

520 S Pacific Hwy
Rickreall, OR 97371
United States

Feb 14, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

$10.00 per person
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Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by Feb 4, 2026 to Andrea Hunter: [email protected] or 503-623-8395

Come join us for our annual Critter Campus, February 14th , 2026.

This long standing small animal education day has been going on for more than 30 years! Learn about Rabbits, Cavies, Poultry, and Cats from a broad range of presenters from veterinarians, judges, 4-H leaders, local industry experts, and more!

This event is geared towards youth ages 5-18 and has over 30 sessions to choose from. Register ahead of time or the day of. It is $10 to participate, scholarships available. Last year we had over 200 attendees from 13 counties, come join the fun and learn something new!

If you need an accommodation to be successful or if you have questions please email Polk County 4-H Program Coordinator, Andrea Hunter at [email protected]. Please reach out with accommodation requests prior to February 4th.

On-site registration beginning at 9:00 AM. Event begins at 10:00 AM.

What to bring:

  • Your showmanship animal in secure leak proof carriers
  • Notebook & pen/pencil
  • A sack lunch

You are not required to bring an animal to participate!

A day of small animal education workshops:

  • Spend time with a Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy Judge working on showmanship and asking questions!
  • Make some fun crafts!
  • Learn how to tattoo rabbits and make pedigrees!
  • Sessions on rabbits, cats, cavies, and poultry with judges, local industry leaders, veterinarians and more!

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