4-H at the Minnesota State Fair

August 23 to September 3, 2012

MN4H is on Twitter!

Join our conversation about 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair! 4-H'ers are tweeting about what they are learning and doing every day at the fair. Read our Twitter feed and be impressed! Be sure to check out our Twitter walls in the 4-H Building and in the Cattle Barn during 4-H livestock weekend, August 23-26.

What happens at the fair?

4-H at the Minnesota State Fair is not just a fun annual event. Every summer, thousands of 4-H youth participate in the state fair to showcase the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning experiences.

4-H youth spend months working on projects designed to equip them with essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications and public speaking. 4-H'ers then share their accomplishments and educate the public about their subject at their local county fair. Those who demonstrate the highest achievements are then selected to participate in 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair!

At both county and state fairs, 4-H'ers meet one-on-one with experts to have their projects evaluated, discuss what they've learned, and identify future learning opportunities. 4-H'ers also lead visitors on tours of the 4-H Building and barns, and conduct workshops and hands-on demonstrations for the public.

4-H at the Minnesota State Fair not only makes great memories, it helps 4-H youth grow into successful adults.

Resources for 4-H participants at the Minnesota State Fair

Resources for 4-H'ers before, during and after the state fair, including the full participant schedule. Updated frequently. More Info

4-H judging results - 2011 Minnesota State Fair

Find current 4-H results by county, by division or show or by exhibitor name. More Info

Archived Minnesota 4-H state fair results

• 2010
• 2009
• 2008
• 2007
• 2006

 

For additional information contact:

Brad Rugg (ruggx002@umn.edu) or Karen Nelson (nelso367@umn.edu) at the Center for Youth Development, 1-800-444-4238 or 1-612-624-2116.