Fresno County 4-H Fair ~ General Information
The 4-H Fair is an educational, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for Fresno County 4-H members. In order for the 4-H Fair to be a success, volunteer assistance, (adult and youth) is important and necessary. Please consider volunteering to help.
Please call the 4-H office at (559) 241-7519 if you would like to volunteer as a judge, clerk, or any of the following positions:
Junior Department Heads: A Jr. or Teen Leader with interest and expertise in a given area supervising and representing the department.
Resource Leaders in different project areas will be assisting and representing a department.
For Department Heads: If you are hiring a paid judge, the judge must be paid through a UC account using the established UC procedures. Sponsoring Committee will establish an account, but you will need to complete the following form with information about your judge: Request for Payment of an Honorarium
General 4-H Fair Information
All animal entry forms can be turned into project leader or club leader with fees. Forms are due to county office by May 1st.
Still Exhibits require pre-registration by FRIDAY, MAY 1st (fees are paid at check-in)
4-H Fair Still Exhibits
Check in: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM (Absolutely NO entries accepted after 8:45 AM)
Judging for Still Exhibits - Begins at 9:00 am
Entry Cards - Must accompany each entry at check in
Pre-registration due by MAY 1st Pre-Registration Click Here (Entry Fees due at check-in)
Still Exhibit Chair: Michelle Ward (559) 269-0722
4-H Fair- Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbits & Cavies
2026 4-H Fair Poultry, Rabbits, Pigeons & Cavy Show
Held in conjunction with Fresno County 4-H Fair
Registration deadline to participate: Due to 4-H Office by May 1st. 550 East Shaw Avenue, Ste. 100, Fresno, CA 93710
Small Animal Entry form:
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM Where: Reedley College
Cost: $2 per class, including showmanship. All animal entries are due to the 4-H office by entry deadline. Paper entry cards required for all animal contests. Payment due to club or project leader with entry. Maximum animal entry fee of $25 fee family, regardless of the number exhibitors in family.
Animal Preparation: All animals must be in good health, free from parasite and washed and groomed before arrival.
Rabbit Information / Showmanship & Breed Classes
Rabbits must be brought to judging table as called. Rabbits must be healthy and free from parasites.
Cavies Information / Showmanship & Breed Classes
Cavies are brought to judging table as called. Cavies must be healthy and free from parasites.
4-H Fair- Pygmy Goats
4-H Fair Pygmy Goat Show
Showmanship and Doe and Wether Classes
Date: May 9, 2026 Time: Judging begins at 8:30 AM Location: Reedley College Reedley College Campus Map Show Starts: 8:30 AM
Pre-Entry is required See small animal handbook above
Entries are due to the 4-H Office by May 1st. Paper entry cards required for all animal contests. Payment due to club or project leader with entry.
Pygmy Goat Entry Form
Additional Details:
A limited number of pens will be available, Clubs will need to share. Primary may participate as non-competitive, limited to participation ribbons only.
All animals must be in good health, free of parasites, washed and groomed upon arrival.
4-H Fair Dog Show
May 9, 2026 at Reedley College
ENTRY FORMS DUE BY: May 1st to 4-H office by 5pm, Friday one week prior to 4-H Fair. Payment due to club or project leader with entry.
Entry form:
OBEDIENCE ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per class (2026 amounts subject to change)
SHOWMANSHIP ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per class
DOG CHECK IN: Saturday, 8:30 AM JUDGING: Starts at 9:00 AM AWARDS: Presented at end of show Contact: Richard Benefiel dbenef2@gmail.com or 559-285-7657
Market Sheep and Goat Show
The 4-H Fair Sheep and Goat Show is held separately in late August. This event is designed for exhibitors with animals participating in Caruthers and / or Fresno Fairs.
This event is scheduled for: TBA
Location: Fresno Fairgrounds
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