Douglas County Fair

The Douglas County Fair is an annual event where 4-H’ers exhibit an end product of their current 4-H projects for evaluation. Judging is done by a variety of evaluation methods.

Exhibitors are awarded purple, blue, red, or white ribbons based upon a judge’s decision. Purple winners are eligible for State Fair if age requirements are met.

 

2026 Douglas County Fair Book


2026 Douglas County Fair Schedule of Events
July 27 - August 1, 2026

July 12 - 4-H Contest Day: Consumer Judging | Livestock Skill-a-Thon | Poultry Judging | Horticulture Judging | Photography Judging | Reading Contest

July 18 - 4-H Pet/Dog Show Show

July 21 - 4-H Clothing Judging

July 22 - 4-H Fashion Review

July 25 - Open Horse Show

July 26 - 4-H Horse Show

July 27 - Fair Check in

August 1 - Livestock Auction

August 2 - Exhibit Pick up and Fair Clean Up


** For Details and Event Times, Refer to 2026 Douglas County Fair Book**

 

2026 Douglas County Fair Reminders

 

4- H Exhibitor Code of Conduct
4-H'ers will need to complete, sign, and upload a 4-H exhibitor code of conduct into the fair entry system by June 30.
YQCA Certification
Livestock exhibitors will need to input their YQCA number and certificate into the fair entry system by June 30. If YQCA does not pertain to you, please type in N/A.
4-H T-Shirts
With the gracious support of the Douglas County 4-H Foundation, all 4-H members exhibiting at the Douglas County Fair will receive one free t-shirt.

**Order Link Coming Soon**

 

Douglas County Fair Updates
Static Exhibitor Information
Livestock / Animal Exhibitor Info

 

Kansas State 4-H Fair Resources

Kansas State Fair Website

Kansas State Fair 4-H Centennial Hall Information

 

Douglas County Fair 4-H Ribbon Meanings

What do the colors of a 4-H Ribbon mean? Purple = Outstanding on all standards. Blue= Exceeds minimum standards, minor improvements can be made. Red= Meets minimum standards. White = Fails to meet minimum standards