Pope County 4-Her Members should carefully review the following information if you plan to participate in the 2022 4-H showcase opportunities this fair season. The Pope County Fair is August 3-6 and 4-H events and showcases will happen prior to, during, and after the county fair. Review the 4-H schedule to ensure you do not miss any important dates or important information pertinent to your exhibit plans.
The information included below replaces our traditional premium book, make sure to carefully review the rules & exhibit information. This page will be updated throughout the spring and into summer to include all information relevant to participating in our 4-H showcase this summer. Please check back as we add additional information, resources, and more.
FairEntry is NOW open! Register for all exhibits on or before July 11th.
General Information- All must read
2022 General Rules Information
(This document is designed to assist 4-H members, and families in understanding state and county 4-H competitive event deadlines, consequences applied to each situation/deadline, and the use of the one-time exemption to remove all consequences for a single situation/deadline).
How to enroll in the Pope County Fair: Quick Guide
Pope County 4-H Fair Newsletter (will be released in July, check back later)
Cloverbud at the Fair (will be released in July, check back later)
4-H App- (Download to access fair schedule on the go, show books, auction sign up, food stand schedule, and much more)
Sign up to help with pre-fair tasks or sign up to help at the Fair with our 4-H events by signing up here
Animal Science
Animal Science Exhibitor Rules
Animal Science ID information
Animal Science Exhibit
Lamb Lead Narrative
69th Annual Pope County 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction will be on August 6th at 9 a.m.
Pope County 4-H Office sends out an invite and Auction Bill to all past bidders around May 1st. 4-Her's need to reach out using the information below to personally invite bidders.
Auction Rules and Information
Auction Bidder sign up for New Bidders (https://z.umn.edu/PopeAuction)
Auction Invite - 4-Her's may print to personally invite bidders to the Auction.
Auction Bill
4-H member Blue Ribbon Auction Sign up (done at fair)
Static / General
Cloverbud
Food Stand
Food Stand Expectations & Information
4-H Food Stand Handbook 2022
4-H Food Stand Sign up Club Shift Expectations
Club Food Stand sign up forms and deadline-
Club Shift Request form- Due June 1st
Club worker sign up sheet- Due July 15th
Food stand Hours during Fair-
Tuesday, July 26th - 2-6 pm
Tuesday, August 2nd-2-6 pm
Wednesday, August 3rd- 10:30 am- 10 pm (grill closes at 9:30)
Thursday, August 4th- 10:30 am-10 pm (grill closes at 9:30)
Friday, August 5th- 10:30 am- 10pm (grill closes at 9:30)
Saturday, August 6th- 10:30 am- 10pm (grill closes at 9:30)
Sponsorship
Thank you for your continuous support to the Pope County 4-H Program!
Check out our fair supporters here.
2022 4-H Graduates!
Congratulations on all your hard work throughout the years!
Click on photos to view all.
State Fair Showcase
Pope County 4-H State Fair Rules and Eligibility
Pope County State Fair Schedule-
- Aug 11- 8am-12pm; Static Projects due to Office
- Aug 24- 7 am; State Fair Livestock Load Out
- Aug 24-28- State Fair Livestock Encampment
- Aug 31-Sept 2- State Fair Lama Encampment
- Sept 1-3- State Fair General Encampment
- Sept 9-11- State 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational (hosted in Alexandria) **Registration is due to the office in July (State Shoot Website)
- Sept 16-19- State 4-H Horse Show (State Horse Website)
- Sept 24-25- State 4-H Dog Show (State Dog Website)
4-H at the Minnesota State Fair Page
Minnesota State Fair Page