Fair

Tillamook County 4-H/FFA Fair Schedule Updated for 2026

Tillamook County 4-H Fair Guide - The ultimate guide for exhibiting at the Tillamook County Fair as a 4-H Member

4-H Policy Waiver

4-H Record Book Check Expectations - a guide to getting your Record Book ready for County Fair record book checks.

Tillamook County Fair Website

Tillamook County Junior Livestock Auction Committee is a separate 501(c)3 Non-Profit that operates the JLAC Auction each year at the Tillamook County Fair.

JLAC 2026 Rules

JLAC Breeding Stock Verification

JLAC Member Bio Form

JLAC Website

JLAC Buyer Registration

All County Fair Entries must be completed online by July 1st at midnight.

Tillamook County 4-H/FFA Fair Entry Website

Fair Entry Instructions

Tuesday August 4th - 7pm @ Livestock Pavilion

Animal Science Quizbowl Study Guide

Animal Science Quizbowl Contest Rules:

• Team Format: Teams will consist of 4 members. All ages will compete together in a mixed-division format.
• Competition Style: Buzzer-style, multiple-choice question format.
• Number of Questions: 30 question about all 4-H Animal Science Species.
• Timing: Teams will have 2 minutes to answer each question.
• Scoring: Correct answers earn points; the team with the highest score wins.
• Prizes: Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.
• Tiebreakers: In the event of a tie, additional questions will be used until a winner is determined.

Tillamook County 4-H, and the Tillamook County FFA Schools established a cooperative relationship for the mutual benefit of its membership to plan and operate the Tillamook County 4-H/FFA Fair.

Tillamook County Fair Leadership Team MOU

Fair Superintendent Position Description

Large Animal Stall Card

Small Animal Pen Card

Independent Exhibitor Pen Requests

4-H Club Pen Request

Showmanship Guides:

The Showmanship Guides are a resource for 4-H Families to exhibit at the County Fair. These are not requirements or rules unless stated in the Fairbook.

• Showmanship 101
• General Livestock Showmanship Guide
• Beef
• Dairy Cattle
• Sheep
• Swine
• Meat Goats
• Rabbit
• Cavy
• Poultry

4-H County Fair Exhibit Checklist - A guide to exhibiting in the 4-H Exhibit hall

Explanation Cards and Evaluation Sheets

• Natural Science & Outdoor Recreation Exhibits exhibitor explanation cards and Evaluation Sheets link
• Expressive Arts: Explanation Cards and Evaluation Sheets link
• Family Consumer Science : Explanation Cards and Evaluation Sheets link
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Industrial Arts Explanation Cards and Evaluation Sheets
• Horticulture Explanation and evaluation Sheets
• Wool Tags
• Sheep-Wool/Fleece Score Sheet
• County Only Classes Explanation Card & Evaluation Sheets

State 4-H Resources:

Fashion Revue

FCS Skill-a-Thon

Study Guides:

• Foods Study Guide
• Clothing Study Guide
• Home Decor Study Guide,
• Foods Judging

Consumer Decision Making

• Study Guide

Foods Contest

Presentation Contest

Flower Arranging Contest

Cake Decorating Contest

Animal Science Quizbowl Rules

Foods Contest

The Food Prep Contest at the Tillamook County 4-H Fair focuses on culinary proficiency within the Foods and Nutrition project. It emphasizes kitchen efficiency, creativity, nutrition, and safety. Participants compete in themed contests, preparing dishes under strict criteria and time constraints, and judged on their cooking technique and presentation.

For more information on the types of Food Contest: https://oregonstate.box.com/s/j27u9afhd92fd556ebj1fgzyj1l3azif

Friday June 13, 9am – 5pm

The deadline for Sign-up is June 1^st.

You must sign up for the contest here: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

Great Prizes Available! Each contest type as amazing cash awards for different contest types!

Presentation Contest

At the Tillamook County 4-H Fair, the Presentation Contest features demonstrations, illustrated talks, public speeches, and impromptu speeches. Participants showcase skills ranging from procedural demonstrations to no-aid speeches, with each entry followed by a judge’s interview. The contest encourages effective communication and audience engagement.

Types of Presentation

• Demonstration – a presentation that shows how to do something. There is a finished project at the end.
• Public Speaking – an information or persuasive presentation with no visual aids.
• Illustrated Talk – a presentation that shares information on a specific topic with the use of visual aids.
• Impromptu – a presentation that is composed and delivered with no prior preparation. Topics are chosen at the contest.

For More Information on the types of presentations and their requirements: https://oregonstate.box.com/s/o4y715xgl1c7aezp4emcu9im50vzzl3q

Saturday/Sunday, May 17 – 18

The Deadline for Sign-up is May 1^st.

You must sign up for the contest here: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

Great Prizes Available! Each presentation type as amazing cash awards for different topic types!

https://tillamook-county-4-h-association.square.site/dorm-meals

Dorm Menu can be found in the individual items.

We thank everyone who supports the Tillamook County 4-H Program. The Tillamook County 4-H Association is our non-profit partner and has for many years fundraised for County Fair Awards. Annually they raise over $4,000 each year for 4-H County Fair Awards!

Camping

Camping at the Tillamook County Fair, will be managed in partnership with OSU Extension - Tillamook County 4-H and the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Starting this year, all RV campsite will be purchased through Idealogic. 4-H/FFA Families will only be able to purchase 1 camp site within the first week of their opening. You will select and purchase your Camping Site all in one transaction. You will then pick up your Camping Pass from the Tillamook County Fairgrounds.

Camping is Opening: July 10 @ 10 am

Camping Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/osuextension?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_f83e0b6c8770

Parking

Barn Parking for 4-H & FFA Families can be purchased through the Idealogic site as well. There will be a limited number of parking passes. And a limit of one per family when buying Barn parking for the first week.

Barn Parking is Opening: July 10 @ 10 am

Barn Parking Purchase Link - https://apps.ideal-logic.com/osuextension?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_4bf9a8027d5e

Season Admission Passes

4-H and FFA Families will be able to purchase season pass wristbands (like the exhibitors receive) from the Idealogic site with their Parking and Camping. This will allow families to enter and exit the South Gate easier and earlier in the morning. We ask that you only purchase wristbands for immediate family.

Season Pass (4-H Wristband) is Opening: July 10 @ 10 am

Season Pass (4-H Wristband) Link - https://apps.ideal-logic.com/osuextension?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_4bf9a8027d5e

Do not attempt to purchase these items through the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. You can only purchase one Parking Pass until July 17.

If you're interested in daily passes, you can purchase 4-H/FFA Family Passes directly from the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Here's the link: https://aftontickets.com/TillamookFair24. However, please note that these passes cannot be redeemed for Wristbands. You will need to purchase wristbands through the Idealogic System.

Please ensure that you and your 4'H'er follow these rules and expectations closely, as a violation can result in removal from the Tillamook County 4-H Program or the Tillamook County Fair.

Tillamook County 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Expectations

Tillamook County 4-H Guidelines

Tillamook County 4-H Fair SOP

Code of Conduct- Participant

Code of Conduct- Adults

Dress Code - NEW for 2026