Youth/4-H

Fairs

Fairs provide an important tool in the education of 4-H youth. Though to the "untrained eye", it may be more of a competition than an educational forum, it is really the latter. In most cases, youth projects are judged against a standard for their age and experience rather than against each other. This is why most kids earn ribbons and that there are many blue, red and white ribbons awarded. 4-H members also learn public speaking skills by touring the public through the fair barns and giving presentations before judges on their projects. Judges always discuss with participants how they can improve their project for the next year. Going to the fair is a true educational experience.

County Fair

The County Fair is called the Evergreen State Fair and is rated as one of the top 25 fairs in the nation. Two thousand 4-H members show at the fair. If you want to go to the Evergreen State Fair website, click here. Open class and 4-H Exhibitor Handbooks are available there, too.

Stanwood Camano Community Fair

This is a community fair primarily for the Stanwood and Camano Island Communities. Some 4-Hers choose to exhibit there to hone their skills for the larger County Fair. The fair is generally held the first weekend in August.

Silvana Fair

Held the fourth weekend in July, this fair is for the greater Silvana community. Some 4-H members particpate in this fair as well.

Western Washington State Fair

The state 4-H Fair is held in conjunction with the Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Several hundred Snohomish County youth participate in the state 4-H fair every September. Click here to visit Western Washington State Fair website.