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Every year our 4-H members have the opportunity to participate in fair. There are many different ways that youth can participate at fair either through still exhibits, entering baked or canned goods, animal showmanship and market animals. From 5 to 19 years old, 4-H members can have fun participating at our county and state fairs.
For questions related to the fair or fair entry, please contact the specific fair directly. |
Placer County Fair - June 20-23, 2024
Please contact Placer County Fair to inquire about specific requirements and confirm details before registering.
Placer County Fair @the Grounds
800 All America City Boulevard in Roseville
916-701-8181
Pre-Weigh is required for all Market and Replacement animals.
Beef Pre-Weigh In:
Sunday, January, 2024
from 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Swine, Lamb & Goat Pre-Weigh In:
Sunday, April 21, 2024
from 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Market Swine Note: Prop 12 documentation from breeder is due at pre-weigh for all market swine animals. See below for more info.
4-H Requirements
- Be a member in good standing: complete the enrollment process and be enrolled in at least one project.
- Comply with 4-H Code of Conduct
- Complete a minimum of 6 hours of project instruction or more as required by the project leader.
- Complete Annual Project Report (APR) form. The APR is a record book form. APR due by Monday of fair or youth will be reported to fair staff and unable to show. (one APR for each animal species you will be entering)
- 2023-24 Placer County 4-H Project Completion Sheet. Signed by each animal project leader, youth member and club leader. Turn this form into your club leader with your record book. Only complete one of these, to be used for the Placer County Fair and Gold Country Fair.
Additional Fair Requirements
YQCA Program: All youth, ages 9 and above, who are showing animals are required to complete the Youth for Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Program. This is to be completed once per year and is valid for all fairs and shows in that year.
Swine Exhibitors Prop 12 Information: All market swine entries will require the Prop 12 certification from the breeder you purchased your market hogs from. Prop 12 documentation must be submitted at Pre-Weigh on April 21st. Exhibitors who are entering offspring from a 4-H youth exhibitors breeding project are exempt from Prop 12 Certification but must submit the Self Declaration form. More info about Prop 12 here.
Adult Code of Conduct: The Placer County Fair will have an Adult Code of Conduct for each exhibitors parent(s) signature.
Still Exhibit Entry: Every animal exhibitor must also enter and exhibit at least one still exhibit.
Dress Code for Exhibitors
Currently, the dress code for 4-H youth exhibiting at fair is "whites", white pants and white top. 4-H members are also required by the fair to wear a green 4-H hat and either green 4-H tie or scarf. We have a variety of whites that have been donated available in the 4-H county office. Sizes available are unknown, so please come in and check. Hats, ties and scarves are available for purchase in the 4-H office.
Fair Time Schedule
See fair website for complete schedule, fair rules and requirements as they may be different or may have changed since publishing this.
Animal load-in & weigh-in: Tuesday, June 18th (note: this is one day earlier than usual)
Most animal shows: Wednesday & Thursday
Some animal shows: Friday
Livestock auction: Saturday
Master showmanship, awards ceremony & load-out: Sunday
Gold Country Fair - September 5-8, 2024
Please contact Gold Country Fair to inquire about specific requirements and confirm details before registering.
Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center
1273 High St. Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-4533
Pre-Weigh is required for all Market and Replacement animals.
Beef Pre-Weigh In:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
from 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Swine, Lamb, & Goat Pre-Weigh In:
Saturday, June 29, 2024
from 6:30 am - 10:00 am
4-H Requirements
- Be a member in good standing: complete the enrollment process and be enrolled in at least one project.
- Comply with 4-H Code of Conduct
- Complete a minimum of 6 hours of project instruction or more as required by the project leader.
- Complete Annual Project Report (APR) form. The APR is a record book form. APR due by Monday of fair or youth will be reported to fair staff and unable to show. (one for each animal species you will be entering)
- 2023-24 Placer County 4-H Project Completion Sheet. Signed by each animal project leader, youth member and club leader. Turn this form into your club leader with your record book. Only complete one of these, to be used for the Placer County Fair and Gold Country Fair.
Additional Fair Requirements
All youth, ages 9 and above, who are showing animals are required to complete the Youth for Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Program. This is to be completed once per year and is valid for all fairs and shows in that year.
Swine Exhibitors Prop 12 Information: For the 2024 fair, the Gold Country Fair has decided to eliminate all "resale option" swine, only allowing custom, at the livestock auction, eliminating the need for Prop 12 documentation. They will re-examine this decision for the 2025 Gold Country Fair.
Still Exhibit Entry: Every animal exhibitor must also enter and exhibit at least one still exhibit.
Dress Code for Exhibitors
Currently, the dress code for youth at the fair are "whites", white pants, white top. 4-H members are also required by the fair to wear a green 4-H hat and either green 4-H tie or scarf. We have a variety of whites that have been donated available in the 4-H county office. Sizes available are unknown, so please come in and check. Hats, ties, and scarves are available for purchase in the 4-H office.
Fair Time Schedule
See fair website for complete schedule, fair rules and requirements as they may be different or may have changed since publishing this.
Animal load-in & weigh-in: Wednesday, September 4th
Animal shows: Thursday & Friday
Livestock auction: Saturday
Master showmanship, awards ceremony & load-out: Sunday
