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STATE FAIR

STATE FAIR

The 2025 Wyoming 4-H State Fair is scheduled to be held in Douglas, Wyoming, August 12 – 16.

  • August 12th - 16th, 2025
  • Douglas, Wyoming
a young person speaks with a contest judge in a pig show ring at fair as her pig wanders nearby
a llama stands tied to a railing while a young person in a 4-H uniform stands next to the llama with their back to the camera

Contest Information

Exhibits

Due to the absence of interview judging at State Fair, the accompaniment of a brief explanation with projects may help the judge when assigning a ribbon placing. Points to consider may include: process, tools used, skills learned, goals achieved, additional help from others, etc. These are optional for all projects except Foods and Food Preservation.

Shows & Contests

Cat Show

a white cats sits on a mat during judging at fair

The Wyoming State 4-H Cat Show and Showmanship contest takes place during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, Wyoming.

  • All cats are required to have a Livestock Board Official Health Certificate (see Animal Health Requirements) before entering the fairgrounds. These certificates will be checked at the Animal Health Check-In in the Pepsi Lot. This is also where a temporary vehicle permit may be obtained in order to gain access to the fairgrounds for unloading equipment.
  • The show will take place in the Event Tent north of the rodeo arena. Parking will not be available near the show. A designated drop-off zone will be available on a temporary basis before the show beings. After equipment and supplies have been unloaded. vehicles may be parked in the Pepsi Lot south of the campground.
  • Entries will be submitted by County Extension personnel to the State Fair office. Changes to entries at the event must be verified and approved by the county Extension Educator.

Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your first class. Upon check-in, contestants should verify they are in the correct classes(s). If something is incorrect, notify someone at the check-in table as soon as possible so a correction can be made. It will be necessary for the information to be verified by the local Extension Educator.

  • Carpet square to be used during judging
  • Harness or collar (not a safety collar) and leash
  • Proper cage or carrier
  • Litter and litter box

Dog Show

a boy pets a dog in his lap

The Wyoming State 4-H Dog Show and Showmanship contest takes place during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, Wyoming.

  • The show will take place in the grass arenas northeast of the equine center. Parking will not be available near the show. A designated drop-off zone will be available on a temporary basis before the show begins. After equipment and supplies have been unloaded, vehicles may be parked in the Pepsi Lot south of the campground. In order to facilitate many people dropping off items for the show, please plan to unload quickly.
  • All dogs are required to have a Livestock Board Official Health Certificate before entering the fairgrounds (see Animal Health Requirements). These certificates will be checked in the Pepsi Lot.
  • All entries will be submitted by County Extension personnel to the State Fair office. Changes to entries at the show must be verified and approved by the County Extension Educator.
  • Entry Form – please return to your county 4-H Educator
  • The registration table will open at 8:00 a.m.
  • When checking-in, contestants should review their armband and make sure they have been entered in the correct classes. If something is incorrect, notify someone at the registration table as soon as possible so a correction can be made. It may be necessary to find the County 4-H Educator to make the change.
  • Those entered in Agility must have their 4-H jump height card.

Fashion Revue

The Wyoming State 4-H Fashion Revue Contest will take place on Friday and Saturday during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, Wyoming.

  • The Wyoming 4-H Fashion Revue provides an opportunity for youth members to showcase their accomplishments related to an outfit they have created or purchased.
  • The show will take place at the Douglas High School in Douglas, WY.

Livestock Judging

a group of young people drive their pigs in a show ring. a young woman closer to the camera looks up off the image to the left

Wyoming State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest takes place during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, Wyoming.

Showmanship

two young people stabilize their goats in a show ring with people watching from outside the ring in the background

State 4-H Showmanship Contests take place during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, Wyoming.

  • Review the Wyoming State Fair Schedule for the exact dates.

Contact Us

Wyoming 4-H

 

 

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources

Room 112

1000 E. University Ave

Laramie, WY 82071

Dept. 3354

Email: 4h@uwyo.edu

Phone: (307) 766-5170

 

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