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4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.

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4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2026.

a group of youth sitting on a dirt pile in the middle of a field with clipboards and paper.

Homesite Judging In South Dakota Guidebook

This guide is for high school aged students to prepare for homesite judging contests in South Dakota.

Series of trophies on display at a 4-H contest.

South Dakota 4-H Missed Deadline Agreement

Form for missed deadlines for State 4-H Events.

A girl in a black cowboy hat holds a white horse in a show ring

South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor Contests

Overview of the South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor contests and scoring matrices.

Group of youth competing in a Rangeland and Soil Judging contest

Land Judging In South Dakota Guidebook

This guide is for high school aged students to prepare for land judging contests in South Dakota.

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4-H Cloverbuds Project

The 4-H Cloverbuds program, specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade, appeals to a child’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and high energy level.

4-H youth exhibiting a cat to two judges.

4-H Judging Resources

Hot sheets for 4-H judging basics, the different 4-H exhibits and how to provide feedback

4-H Coach and Chaperone Application

4-H Volunteers interested in chaperoning or coaching a team should complete this form.

State Fair Book

Use the State Fair Book to prepare 4-H exhibits for the South Dakota State Fair.

4-H Volunteers

Volunteers work with 4-H professionals across the state on projects, programs, clubs, judging and leadership opportunities for young people.