4-H State Fair

All 4-H State Fair Content

two young males with their show goats at a competition

State Fair

View schedules, resources and results for the 2026 South Dakota State Fair taking place September 2-7 in Huron, South Dakota.

Three female 4-H youth presenting sheep in a show ring.

South Dakota 4-H Animal Ownership and Identification Guide

View guidelines for South Dakota 4-H animal ownership and identification.

young male 4-H member showing a hereford heifer

Competitions & State Fair

4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.

Group of 4-H youth with clipboards at a livestock judging event.
Apr 16

4-H State Events Update Webinar

SDSU Extension will host a public webinar over Zoom on April 16, 2026, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. CDT to provide updates on 4-H State Events.

a boy wearing an apron talking with a judge infront of plated food

4-H Special Foods Contest

View the 4-H Special Foods Handbook, Contestant Packet, scoresheet and resources.

4-H Horticulture Skill-A-Thon

View the Horticulture Skill-A-Thon Handbook and study resources.

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.

three youth standing around a table of objects with clipboards

4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-A-Thon

View Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-A-Thon contestant resources.

a boy working with blocks to build a machine to move a toy. He is standing infront of his classmates.

4-H STEM Challenge

View this year's 4-H STEM Challenge packet and scoresheet.

male 4-H youth showing a black beef cow

South Dakota 4-H Animal Lease Form

View the South Dakota 4-H Animal Lease Form and requirements for leasing an animal.