4-H County Fair

Gouverneur/St. Lawrence County Fair

Each year, for one week in July or August, 4-H youth in St. Lawrence County have the opportunity to showcase the projects they've been working on at the St. Lawrence County Fair. The public is invited to visit the fair and see the incredible work being done by youth in the 4-H program.

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Fair Highlights:

• 4-H Livestock Shows
• Plant Science Projects
• Entomology Displays
• Public Presentations
• And much more!

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4-H Competitions

The 4-H competitions provide a platform for youth to display their hard work in various categories. The animal competitions include:

• Dairy cattle and showmanship
• Goats
• Sheep
• Poultry
• Rabbits
• Dogs
• Cats

In addition to animal competitions, youth also exhibit their projects in areas such as:

• Communication and expressive arts
• Food and nutrition
• Fine arts and crafts
• Textiles and clothing
• Horticulture
• And more!

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Danish Judging System

All 4-H exhibits are evaluated using the Danish Judging system. This means that each project or animal is judged against a standard, rather than compared to another participant’s work. The evaluation is based on three categories:

• Blue (Excellent): The workmanship shows little need for improvement.
• Red (Good): The workmanship is satisfactory or average, with some areas for improvement.
• White (Worthy): The workmanship shows that a worthy effort has been made, but there is significant room for improvement.

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Judging as an Educational Experience

Judging is meant to be an educational experience, teaching youth standards of excellence and motivating them to improve. It provides an opportunity for young people to set their own personal standards and learn how to enhance their work.

Above all, it’s important to remember that “the process is more important than the product.” – Margaret Wyli

We look forward to seeing the creativity, dedication, and hard work of our 4-H youth at the St. Lawrence County Fair!

Last updated March 5, 2025