Kansas State Fair

The Kansas State Fair is held annually at the State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS during the month of September. 4-H members are encouraged to enter their projects for state fair judging. Entry must be confirmed with your Extension office by mid August. Reach out to the Extension Office about State Fair Eligibility!

State Fair Results 2025 - Doniphan County

Projects that have been registered must be dropped off at the extension office by (at the latest) the day before Fairground Exhibit Receiving Date. Projects will be transported to and from the Kansas State Fairgrounds and be brought back the day after Fairground Exhibit Release Date.

Projects submitted for state fair judging must have proper forms filled out and attached. As well as, class numbers changed to reflect State Fair class numbers. Please refer to the Exhibitor Handbook for information on forms.

KSFAIR 4-H/FFA Event Schedule/Information

KSFAIR 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Handbook 2025

Reminder: You don't need to be a 4-H/FFA member to have fun at the Kansas State Fair! There are plenty of showcases, educational opportunities, and recreational activities for the general public. A daily schedule of all general fair events can be found at the Kansas State Fair Website HERE.

State Youth Livestock Eligibility Requirements

There are steps to be able to eligible to show in the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or Kansas Junior Livestock Show. Please read all directions for each species carefully.

You must purchase and tag potential State Fair animals with EID tags. These are available for purchase at the Doniphan County Extension Office. DNA Envelopes are required for nominations. You must order the envelopes 10 days before the nomination deadline (April 20th and June 5th). You must create or log into your family account on the Kansas Fairwire website. More information can be found on the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry website.

All animals must be nominated (registered) by the appropriate deadlines.

May 1 – Market Beef

  • steers
  • market heifers

June 15 – Small Livestock & Commercial Heifers

  • market hogs
  • commercial gilts
  • market lambs
  • commercial ewes
  • market meat goats
  • breeding does (ALL – commercial and registered)
  • commercial heifers

Check out this checklist resource from the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.

State fair exhibitors must complete their YQCA certification by date of nomination or by June 15.

State Youth Horse Eligibility Requirements

Please check out the Kansas State 4-H website Horse Project information for the most up to date state horse eligibility requirements. State Fair information may be found on the Kansas State 4-H website 4-H Exhibit Information.

State Youth Small Animals Eligibility Requirements

Please refer to the Kansas State 4-H Fair Book and 4-H Exhibit Information for most up to date information on requirements.

Small animal projects are registered along with static (indoor) projects in early August through the Extension Office. Be on the look out for deadlines and communication from the Doniphan County Extension Office.