4-H Youth Show Exhibitors & Superintendent Information
The 2026 4-H Youth Show Dates are July 19-24, 2026
2026 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show Book
****Please note that there is an error on page 41 of the printed fair book regarding the Kramer Award. The Kramer award is open to SENIOR EXHIBITORS in the applicable classes. (Currently the printed fair book states that the Kramer Award is only open to Senior Hunt Seat Exhibitors.*****
Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show 2026 Fair Entry
Fair Entry Checklist for Families
4-H Youth Show Exhibitor Agreements:
2026 Equine Exhibitor Agreement
2026 Livestock and Small Animal Exhibitor Agreement
4-H Youth Show Volunteer Sign Ups:
Night Barn Checks
- We are once again in need of Adult (21+) volunteers for barn closing/night checks during the Youth Show. We’re asking for help each night any time between 11:00PM–1:00 AM. This is an important responsibility, and all clubs with animals should plan to take a turn. Volunteers Must be a gold or silver level volunteer!
Night Barn Check Sign up Genius
4-H Youth Show Maps:
Livestock and Dairy Haul in Maps
For horse maps, please see the horse dashboard.
Other 4-H Youth Show Information:
Pen and animal count sheet for families
Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent Applications/Responsibilities
Superintendent Responsibilities and Letter of Intent 2026
Market Livestock Exhibitors
4-H Youth Show Award Sponsorship Form
- Sponsorship Letter
- Sponsorship Form
- Sponsorship Award Opportunities (these are first come first serve and not updated when taken on this pdf)
May 1st Forms for Horse & Pony Projects
4-H Project Guide, Record Books & Project Forms
Project Guide Books:
- 4-H Horse & Pony Rules & Regulation Guide Book
- Minis Showmanship Guide
- Minis Trail in Hand
- Minis Liberty Guide
- Minis Cart & Harness Guide
- Minis Driving Safety & Etiquette Guide
- Minis Hunter in Hand Guide
- Dog Junior Showmanship Manual
- Beef Mentorship Guide
- Cat 4-H Guide
- Cat 4-H knowledge PowerPoint presentation
- Goat Showmanship Guide
- Goat Mentorship Guide
- Poultry Showmanship Guide
- Rabbit Showmanship Guide
- Rabbit Mentorship Guide
- Sheep Mentorship Guide
- Swine Mentorship 1st year Guide
- Swine Mentorship 1st Year Cloverbud Guide
Record Books:
- 4-H Archery Workbook
- Cloverbud Animal Science Project Record Book
- Horse and Pony
- JR Breeding Livestock
- JR Dairy
- JR Market Livestock
- SR Breeding Livestock
- SR Dairy
- SR Market Livestock
- Poultry Record Book
- Poultry - Raising Roasters and Broilers Project Record Book
- Poultry - Community Service Chickens Project Record Book
- Poultry - Community Service Turkey Project Record Book
- Rabbits (Cloverbuds)
- Rabbits (9-11 years old)
- Rabbits (12-19 years old)
- Pocket Pets
- Dog
- Cavy
- Cat
- Goat
- Llama & Alpaca
Project Support Forms:
- Buymanship Form
- Computer Video Planning Form
- Cat Health Form
- 4-H Canine Health Form
- Creative Conservation Report
- Clothing Buymanship Notebook Worksheet
- Communication Resource Form
- Entomology No Kill Worksheet
- Family and Community Heritage Information Sheet
- 4-H Forestry Program Unit A
- 4-H Forestry Program Unit B
- 4-H Forestry Program Unit C
- Instructions for Rag Rug
- Instructions for Crocheted Rag Rug
- Project Worksheet
- Portfolio Instruction Sheet
- Personal Appearance Portfolio Form
- Learning through Exhibiting
- Selecting Vegetables for Exhibit #1175
- Teen Leadership Guide and Notebook
- Weather - Storm spotters
- Wildflower Study Guide