State Fair
The Washington State Fair in Puyallup is the host of the Washington State 4-H Fair where intermediate and senior 4-H members from across the state qualify, meet, exhibit and compete.
For harness, performance, dressage and western games disciplines, Snohomish County 4-H youth members qualify for State Fair at the Evergreen Fair. The number and eligibility criteria are determined on a year-by-year basis and are typically communicated in July or August.
State Fair also is host to other 4-H Horse contests such as 4-H Horse Judging, 4-H Equine Public Presentations and 4-H Horse Groom Squad.
Qualifying youth and their parents attend State Fair informational meeting where 4-H volunteer section supervisors, contest details are explained as well as how-to’s for haul-in & vet check, obtaining fair passes, state jackets, dormitory & shower access and suggestions for RV and lodging options.
Typical Sections and the Order of Contests at State Fair:
- Senior Performance/Dressage
- Horse Judging
- Groom Squad
- Equine Public Presentations
- Intermediate & Senior Harness
- Senior Western Games
- Intermediate Performance/Dressage
- Intermediate Western Games
• CONTACT •
Pat Pehling
statefair@snoco4-hhorse.com
• IMPORTANT LINKS •
The Washington State 4-H Fair