Mark your calendars for July 29-August 1
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4-Hers gather at the 2025 4-H Youth Fair
4-H Fair
The 2026 4-H Youth Fair is Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, August 1 at the Union Springs Fire Department located at 257 Cayuga Street in Union Springs, NY .
Each summer, 4-H youth in Cayuga County have an opportunity to share and showcase the projects they've been working on, at the 4-H Youth Fair. The public is invited to come Thursday-Saturday and see what the youth in Cayuga and Seneca County 4-H are doing in the areas of animal science, plant science projects, entomology displays, home economics, photography and more!
Camping? Tent or RV camping is free, there are no hookups available.You MUST REGISTER.
2026 4-H Youth Fair Important Dates & Schedule
Wednesday, July 22
- 5:00 pm: 4-H Dog Obedience Show at Finger Lakes Mall, Auburn (Public Welcome)
Saturday, July 25
- 10 am: 4-H Market Auction Poultry Show at Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum (Public Welcome)
Tuesday, July 28
- 6:00 pm: 4-H Youth Building Exhibit Judging (4-H Exhibitors Only)
Wednesday, July 29
- 3:00-6:00 pm: Livestock Move In, State Vet on premises (4-H Exhibitors Only)
Thursday, July 30 (Public Welcome to all events except morning meeting)
- 8:00 am - Morning Meeting (4-H Exhibitors Only)
- 8:00 am - Late check in time for animals arriving after 6pm on Wed.
- 8:30am - Auction animal weigh-in
- 12:00 pm - 4-H Poultry Show
- 12:00 pm - Dairy Judging Clinic
- 4:00 pm - 4-H Goat & Sheep Showmanship, Market Auction Show, and Breed Show
- At the conclusion of the Goat and Sheep Shows - Costume Show
Friday, July 31 (Public Welcome to all events except morning meeting)
- 8:00 am - Morning Meeting (4-H Exhibitors Only)
- 9:00 am - 4-H Beef and Swine Showmanship, Market Auction Show, and 4-H Breed Show
- 1:00 pm - Dairy Showmanship
- 3:00 - 6:00 pm - Bidder Registration
- 5:00 pm - Local Leader's Show
- 6:00 pm - Market Livestock Auction
Saturday, August 1 (Public Welcome to all events except morning meeting)
- 8:00 am - Morning Meeting (4-H Exhibitors Only)
- 10:00 am - 4-H Dairy Breed Show
- 12:00 am - Rabbit and Cavy Show
- 1:00 pm - Safe Tractor Competition
- 3:00 pm: Awards and Prizes
- 5:00 pm: Tentative Release Time for all 4-H Animals and Youth Building Projects
Contact
Sara Wagner
4-H Program Lead
smw352@cornell.edu
(315) 255-1183 Ext. 102
Last updated July 9, 2026
Your gift helps to cover the costs of the
annual Cayuga County 4-H Youth Fair.
Just scan the QR code above or visit
https://bit.ly/Donate4HFair
to make your gift.
For sponsorship recognition, make a gift of $100 or more by July 1, 2026-- Complete and returning the Sponsorship Form.
You may also send a check payable to Cayuga County
4-H to: CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue, Auburn, New York 13021.
Thanks for your consideration and support!
2025 4-H Fair Sponsorships
Our 4-H Program invites Cayuga County Farms, Businesses, and Individuals to consider providing a sponsorship for the 2026 Cayuga County 4-H Youth Fair and Market Livestock Auction, to be held July 29th - August 1st, 2026, at the Union Springs Fire Department.
Sponsoring businesses, farms, groups, and individuals will be recognized prominently throughout the event as supporting the future success of our local 4-H youth. For sponsorship recognition, please make a gift of $100 or more by July 1, 2025-- Complete and returning the Sponsorship Form.
We welcome local Cayuga County businesses to join us at the 4-H Youth Fair in August. Please contact us if you wish to set up a table or display to promote your organization or business. Thanks for your consideration of this request!
Why 4-H Fairs?
4-H Fairs help youth develop vital life skills, such as:
- Leadership
- Organization
- Thinking critically
- Setting goals
- Time management
- Communication
Learn more about what 4-H Fairs contribute to young people in Why 4-H Fairs? from Cornell Cooperative Extension.