Fair Pre Entries are due by July 1st at 5:00 p.m. 
Fair Pre- Entries will be done online through FairEntry.
Please read entire newsletter before entering into the fair!
2022 Fair Information
Fair Schedule
See link below to our current schedule for this year's fair (You can also find a copy of this document in the Fair Book). Please remember that this schedule is subject to change!
Fair Book
To view a copy of the 2022 Fair Book please see the link below. Please note that it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to know and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by each project section they choose to participate in. Changes have been made, please read carefully.
*Hard copies will only be available (for a small fee) at the Kingman County KSRE Office via request.*
T-Shirt Orders
Don’t forget to pick up your t-shirts at the fair office! Each 4-H'er will be provided a shirt free of charge thanks to the sponsors. Other family members and 4-H supporters can order a t-shirt by filling out the Form linked below. The the deadline to order is June 20th.

Do not order your 4-Her a t-shirt! They will order when entering for the fair!
Exhibit Entry Information

Fair Pre Entries are due by July 1st at 5:00 p.m. 
Fair Pre- Entries will be done online. Click the link below to enter.
How To Enter the Fair
Find all resources and instructions for entering the fair here:
Clover Buds
Cloverbud 4-H’ers are more than welcome to bring entries to the fair! They will get a chance to meet with the judge, just like all the other youth, and share what they learned. Cloverbuds will earn participation ribbons and will not be eligible for the Kansas State Fair, premiums, or either auction. They WILL, however, gain valuable experience in the fair judging process and will take home the pride that goes along with completing a project until the end! We are excited to have this up-and-coming group of kids join us!
To enter a Cloverbud, please follow the same process above.
Schedule
  • To eliminate the amount of people waiting for judging in the Expo Center during the judging times, 4-Hers will need to sign up for a time slot during the enrollment process on SignupGenius. Each slot is approximately 10 minutes long per-project; this should be plenty of time for 4-H'ers to consult with the judge and receive feedback and a ribbon.
  • Please show up at least 10 minutes before your designated time. Please try to be on time, as we will be running a very tight schedule to ensure that all of the 4-H'ers can meet with the judges.
  • You will need to bring your project with you at your assigned judging time (there will not be an early drop off option available this year), and we will only display your projects after they have been judged.
Tips & Tricks for Enterting
Tips for Pre-Entries
  1. Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Older versions of Internet Explorer may cause unexpected results.
  2. Log into FairEntry with your 4-H Online account.
  3. Register all entries for each exhibitor in the family before proceeding to the Payment Section.
  4. Be sure to click the “Submit” button when you have completed your entries. Entries are not final until they have been submitted.
  5. Check your email for a confirmation email with a list of your entries and any related fees.
  6. Please note any judging times you signed up for!
Fairground Set Up
Fairground setup will take place on Monday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m.

Every 4-H'er wanting to exhibit in the fair, will need to attend. To try and be efficient, there is a Signup Genius for families to choose which jobs they would like to help with that night. The Kingman County Fair Association will provide a pizza party for all of the workers after we are done. Livestock exhibitors also need to plan to attend the meeting in the indoor arena after set-up.
Auction Information
Anyone that would like to participate in either auction must fill out a Premium Auction Eligibility Form.
This is due with your pre-entries on July 8th at 5:00 p.m.
Download this form and print if off to fill out. Make sure that you have all of the correct signatures before you turn it in to our office!
Livestock Auction & Buyers' Meal Updates
The Buyers' Meal and Auction will be held on Saturday, July 30th.
Here's what you need to know:
  1. The Buyers' Meal will be held at 5:00 p.m. and will still require club assistance. Please follow the Concession Stand Schedule for details on when your club's shift is and work with your leader to get the necessary workers.
  2. The Buyers' Meal is only for potential buyers. There will be a meal provided beforehand for 4-Hers in the Saddle and Ropers Building. We will post signs and share information about this as it comes available.
  3. The auction will take place at 6:00 p.m.
  4. 4-Hers can only run ONE livestock and ONE Food item through the fair auctions.
  5. Anyone putting an item through the Livestock Premium Auction will be assessed a $15 Buyers' Meal fee to help cover the cost of the meal for our supporters. This will come out of your check from the Kingman County Fair Association.
  6. All 4-Hers planning to sell at the Premium Auction must fill out the Premium Auction Eligibility Requirements Form by Friday, July 9th, 2021, and drop it off at our office. The form needs the signatures of the 4-Her, his/her parent, and the 4-H club leader.
Purple Ribbon Foods Auction
The Purple Ribbon Food Auction will take place on Friday, July 29th, during the Cattleman's Community Picnic at 6:00 p.m.

Here is what you need to know:
  1. The criteria has changed to qualify for the Purple Ribbon Food Auction. This division will now give out State Fair Blue, Blue, Red, White, and Green ribbons.  All exhibits in this division receiving a “State Fair Blue” ribbon will be held back for the judges to select five food items per each age Level to receive a purple ribbon and participate in the Purple Ribbon Foods Auction. Only these 20 selected items will make up the Purple Ribbon Foods Premium Auction. All exhibits after the conclusion of the selection may be picked up or left for the bake sale.
  2. Candidates that wish to be eligible for the Purple Ribbon Foods Auction must have an Auction Eligibility Form turned in with their pre-entries by July 8th at 5:00 p.m.
  3. The location is set for the tree area west of the Outdoor Arena. We will share more information with those that qualify following judging at the county fair. 
  4. Tentatively, the Saddle and Ropers building will be available to leave items that evening. However, please be prepared with coolers or anything else you may need to help preserve your food item. 
  5. 4-Her's in the Purple Ribbon Food Auction will need to start lining up by 5:45 p.m. west of the outdoor arena with their food item.
Cookies for College
Here is what you need to know:
  1. Cookies for College Cookie Jars will be auctioned at the Livestock Premium Auction on Saturday night. 
  2. ANYONE can enter the Commissioners' Cookies for College Contest! This is not limited to 4-H groups! Families, offices, churches, organizations. ANYONE can enter!
Pre Fair Event: Fashion Revue
The fashion revue will take place on July 12th, at 1:00 p.m.
The Public Fashion Revue will be July 17th at 2:00 p.m.

  1. If you are participating in the fashion revue, we will need a paragraph description of your outfit. To turn this information in, you can use the Script Information Form included with the pre-entry packet and linked below. For example: "Sally Clover is ready for picture day at school in this brown and turquoise dress outfit. The polyester top has a ruffled neckline accented with a turquoise flower and sparkle scattered print design. It has an empire waist which ties in the back, and pleats add fullness to the top. The top has been matched with brown cotton tights and turquoise flip-flops. She has made turquoise jewelry to complete her look. Sally will be a 3rd grader this fall."
  2. You will also need to give us a color photo of you wearing your outfit! You can print this out on paper and bring it in, mail it in, or simply email it to us! Without these details, you will not be able to participate in the Fashion Revue.
  3. If you are 4-H Age 14 or older you will also need to submit a cost-per-wear form with your pre-entries.
  4. The public revue will be Sunday, July 17th, at the Kingman Historic Theatre. There will be a practice at 1 p.m., and the show begins at 2 p.m.
Take Note: Livestock Exhibitors

  • No livestock permitted on grounds until 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 27th.
  • STALLS: $8 per exhibitor (plus any extra stalls.) Each stall comes with one bag of shavings for free. Any extra bags of shavings you need will be $8.
  • Stall cards can be found at the fair office and in fair packets.
  • Intent to Sell forms are due by noon on Friday, July 29th, in the Fair Office.
  • Livestock WILL NOT be released until after the Auction on Saturday, July 30th.
  • Barns must be empty and Cleaned out by 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 31st.
Animal Weigh-In/Check-In Times
Wednesday, July 27th
Poultry:8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
*Please note the time change! We will do the Pollurm-typhoid testing for poultry at check in!*
Rabbits: 8:00 a.m. - 10: 00 a.m.
Beef: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sheep & Goats: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Swine: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Livestock Weight Limits
Swine: 220- 300 lbs.
Sheep: 90- No Max
Goats: No Min. or Max
Beef: Minimum of 1,000 lbs.
*A 3lb. allowance is allowed at your weigh-in. For example, if your hog weighs 303, it will be considered to weigh 300 lbs.*
Building Exhibit SignUpGenius Links
If you would like to exhibit an item that goes inside, please make sure that you enter it both in FairEntry and you also sign up for a time to be judged. Please follow the links to sign up for a judging time:
Concession Stand Schedule
Each 4-H Club will be responsible for one shift at the concession stand this year. A link to the workers' schedule is included below- please check it out so that you can sign up with your individual club for a time to help!

*Also note, each club has a shift during the Buyer's Appreciation Meal as well!*
Kansas State Fair
Kansas State Fair 4-H Sign Up
If you are nine as of January 1, 2022, and your exhibit has qualified for the Kansas State Fair, you need to be signed up no later than Monday, August 1st, 2022. YOU WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED IF YOU QUALIFY. You need to physically sign the sign-up book to enter.
Archery Shoot Out
The 4-H archery Shootout will be held in the fall. More information will be released at a later time.
We can't wait to see you at the fair this year!
Please contact us if you have any questions; we would be glad to help!