Kansas State Fair
Kansas Junior Livestock Show/Kansas State Fair Livestock Dates
July 15-Kansas State Fair entries due (must enter nominated livestock to show)
August 15-Kansas Junior Livestock Show entries due
September 6-15-Kansas State Fair
September 27-29-Kansas Junior Livestock Show
 
Kansas State Fair (KSF) Entries
If you are 9 and older, receive a purple ribbon, and there is a class at KSF you can send your project on to that event.   All KSF entries must be pre-entered in the Extension Office by August 14 th.  

Information for the Kansas State Fair including a digital fairbook and project information is available at: https://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/fairs/kansas-state-fair/index.html
Please check into your classes and requirements before exhibiting at the State Fair.

Kansas State Fair Horse Show Entries
If you qualified for the Kansas State Fair Horse Show, you must pre-enter your horse by August 1st. No late entries are accepted by the state. 

4-H Horse State Fair Entry Process
• Families register their State Horse Show entries on 4HOnline.
•Online payment is available.
•Any check payments must be postmarked by August 1.
•Registration closes August 1.
•Registrants will remain as pending until qualifiers are confirmed and payment has been successfully processed for the entries.
•Do NOT send payment for stalling, tickets or hangtags to the State 4-H Office.

4-H Horse Stalling, Tickets & Hangtags
• Families will need to reserve stalling for their horse(s)with the Kansas State Fair at: https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/participate/livestock-competitions/equine
• Pre-ordered Gate Tickets and Hangtagswhich are NON-REFUNDABLE may also be purchased with the Kansas State Fair at: https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/participate/livestock-competitions/equine
• Pre-ordered Tickets and Hangtags are NOT mailed to the exhibitor;rather picked up at the Credentials office located in the north end of the sheep and swine building.


2019 State Fair Livestock Entry Update
4-H/FFA Grand Drive entry forms are due July 15 . Open entries are due August 15 . Youth animal nominations sent to KSU are not an entry for the Kansas State Fair. The Kansas State Fair website at www.kansasstatefair.com to complete an online entry form or print a hard copy to be mailed by July 15.

VOLUNTEERS needed for State Fair
Want to help in a department at KSF, sign up at the Extension Office before August 14th . Any 4-H’er or Adult can volunteer and you will receive a free admission ticket for helping.  It is a great way to learn more about a project.

Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks AT KSF
If a 4-H member received a purple at County Club Day, they are eligible to present their demonstration or illustrated talk at Kansas State Fair. A special form is needed in addition to pre-entry so when you pre-enter your Demonstration, please make sure that you fill out that form. Demonstration/Illustrated Talks must be pre-entered by August 11th.

Kansas State Fair Tickets
Tickets can be purchased using the attached form. Checks payable to MdC Extension District. Ticket order forms are due August 13th by 4:30pm. Order Form

Kansas State Fair Grand Drive
Entry Deadline: July 15
Contact: Jenn Galloway (620)669-3623

Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS)
Entry Deadline: August 15
Rules & Information: https://kjls.org/
Contact: Betsy Anderson (316)706-9750