North Carolina 4-H Youth Development

North Carolina 4-H is an educational program of NC State University and NC Agricultural and Technical State University and is part of the national 4-H organization. Visit the 4-H website www.nc4h.org to learn more.

  • Competition is open to North Carolina residents only and youth must be registered in 4-H online.
  • Two entries per exhibitor, per Class.
  • Entry registration deadline is September 15, 2025

  • The State of North Carolina will require submission of a NC Substitute W-9 prior to making any payment of $600 or greater or any payment that results in a total of $600 or more during one calendar year from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to any individual or entity. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to complete and upload the NC Substitute W-9 Form to prevent any delay in receiving premium prize money.

  • Deliver exhibits to the Education Building Saturday, October 11; Sunday, October 12 from 8 am - 6 pm; and Monday, October 13 from 8 am - 12 noon.

  • Exhibits will be released Monday, October 27, 8 am - 6 pm. 

  • General Rules and Regulations of the Fair will govern this department.
  • The point system used for judging in each class aids the judges in selecting winners, but is not the sole factor in the awarding of ribbons and placements.
     

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