Yakima County 4-H

06/01/2026

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05/30/2026

‼️ATTENTION ALL GOAT EXHIBITORS‼️
📆MARK YOUR CALENDAR📆

05/29/2026

Calling all graduating seniors involved in the West Valley Fair! 🎓

The West Valley Fair Senior Essay Contest is now open! This is your opportunity to reflect on your fair experiences, share how the fair has impacted your life, and highlight your future goals.

Each eligible applicant will receive a $200 scholarship add-on to help support their future plans!

📝 Open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in the West Valley Fair for at least one year prior to graduation. Open to both 4-H & FFA members.

📅 Entries Due: June 20
📧 Submit to: Kattie Blanchard – [email protected]

Be sure to include:
⭐ Your fair involvement
⭐ How the fair impacted you
⭐ Your future plans
⭐ A photo with a past or present fair project

We can’t wait to read your stories and celebrate the impact the West Valley Fair has had on our youth community!

05/28/2026

The Small Animal Fair Clinic is coming up on June 6 in Enumclaw!
June 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Enumclaw Expo Center – Small Animal Barn

This free clinic is hosted by the King County 4‑H Fair Superintendents and is open to all. Information is suitable for Open Class and FFA contests.

Participants will have opportunities to learn and practice judging and oral reasons, animal handling, showmanship, public speaking, biosecurity, grooming, and fair preparation for rabbits, cavies, poultry, and other small animals.

RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Please include any accommodation needs when registering.
For questions, contact Nancy Baskett or Rossi Ensign.

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day the Yakima County 4-H Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026,

WSU Yakima County Extension will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day as we honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

05/21/2026

🍀Upcoming 4-H Judge’s Training Opportunity 🍀

Are you interested in supporting youth and learning how 4-H fair judging works? Join us for the 4-H Still Entry Judges Training (Westside) on May 30 from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM at the Puyallup Research Center, Allmendinger Room (2606 W Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371).

This introductory course will prepare you to become a registered WA 4-H judge in Photography, Posters, Presentations, Food Activities, or Textile Arts. It is open to current 4-H volunteers, parents, and anyone in the community interested in fair judging.

Judge’s Training Highlights
4-H judging principles (Danish system, working with youth, scorecards)
Hands-on workshops in your chosen area
Knowledge check and mock judging
Networking with other judges and instructors

Fees and Support
$25: Full day (become a registered judge, includes lunch)
$10: Partial day / learning only (no lunch)
Cost a barrier? Attend at no cost or pay what you can afford – no questions asked.
King County residents: If you plan to judge Food Activities, your full-day registration is covered by the King Family Living Project.

Register for the Judge’s Training today! After training you will receive an email with a link to pay via Square.
https://extension.wsu.edu/.../4-h-still-entry-judges...

Call for Instructors – Textile Arts
We are looking for additional instructors for the Textile Arts track, especially in quilting, fiber arts, embroidery, and other fabric or fiber disciplines. We prefer to have people that have 4-H judging experience to be instructors. If you are interested, please reach out to Alyssa Bowers at [email protected].🏅