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2026 4-H Year Enrollment : October 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
4-H’ers must establish project enrollment by 11:59 pm, May 1,2026 to be eligible to exhibit in those project areas at the 2026 Douglas County Fair. This deadline is for all 4-H members.
4-H membership is open all year. However, after May 1, 4-H’ers who join or have an enrollment status that is still pending WILL NOT be eligible to exhibit in the 4-H division at the 2026 Douglas County Fair.
Enrollment Information can be found here
Upcoming Event Reminders
April 25 | Spring Livestock Expo | Douglas County Fairgrounds
- This event is open to Kansas 4-H/FFA members ages 7–18 as of January 1, 2026, and is a County Fair Prospect Show only. Our goal is to provide a positive and educational experience for all participants.
- Pre-entries must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on April 6 to guarantee a T-shirt.
- Final registration deadline is April 17.
- The entry fee is $40 per exhibitor.
- Registration is open! Visit Douglas County 4-H Youth Livestock for details and registration.
