Divisions for county events are as follows: Age as of October 1, 2023
Cloverbud Ages 5-7 years old
Junior Ages 8-10 years old
Intermediate Ages 11-13 years old
Senior Ages 14-19 years old
General Rules
- Only youth enrolled in Lincoln County 4-H are eligible to enter and compete at the state level.
- Enrollment includes:
a. Those enrolled and carrying a project during the current year.
b. Those enrolled in a short-term or other 4-H program (e.g. camp, after school, one-day
workshops, etc.). - All Lincoln County 4-H members are welcome and encouraged to enter in the 4-H Departments.
- Junior, Intermediate, and Senior participants who receive a blue ribbon in most divisions of these departments at the Lincoln County Fair qualify to submit their entry at the WA State 4- H Fair, as long as they are enrolled in the appropriate project.
- Contact the department superintendent or the WSU Extension Office for more information.
- Articles entered must be made or produced during the current year.
- Entry forms should be secured ahead of time and prepared before entry day if required.
- All 4-H exhibits, contest and activities will be judged by the Danish Award System.
- Exhibits are judged against a standard of achievement, and against each other.
- All may earn Blue red or white; there is no limit to each award.
- Cloverbud 4-H members are not eligible for a place ribbon, only for participation green ribbon, and they will receive 10 points for each entry.
- Cloverbud 4-H members are not eligible for a place ribbon, only for participation green ribbon, and they will receive 10 points for each entry.
- All work is to be done solely by the exhibitor.
Rules for 4-H Animal Projects
- All livestock, horses & mules, poultry and rabbits & cavies need to be entered by August 11th.
- Entries can be made with FairEntry or pickup an entry form at the Fair for all animals.
- The early entry is necessary to plan exhibit space in the barns.
- Be sure to read the livestock ownership and management policies.
- Everyone exhibiting animals at this Fair will abide by the National Show Ring Code of Ethics.
- Appropriate dress code for 4-H will be required.
- The following 4-H dress code WILL be strictly enforced:
*Jeans or slacks with a LONG sleeve collared shirt or blouse that is tucked in.
*Shirts and blouses are to be buttoned to within 1 or 2 buttons from the top.
*Boots are HIGHLY recommended, but clean, heavy athletic shoes that are laced to the top and tied or a similar leather shoe can be substituted.
*NO baseball hats are to be worn in the show ring.