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