4-H at the 2011 Stratham Fair: Thursday, July 21 - Sunday, July 24

2012 Stratham Fair Info Coming Soon!

Since 1968, Rockingham County 4-H has been major part of the Stratham Fair, and the Stratham Fair has been a major part of Rockingham County 4-H! The 2011 Stratham Fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24 at Stratham Hill Park, Route 33, in Stratham. At Stratham Fair, the finished results of many 4-H member and volunteer leader efforts are on display. The 4-H Positive Youth Development program emphasizes practical life skills through a broad variety of projects and activities. Many of these projects are displayed in the 4-H Building, as well as in the livestock barns and show rings. Check this page for the latest on Stratham Fair 4-H events and information. To learn more about non-4-H events at this year’s fair please visit http://www.strathamfair.com/

Donations needed for Rockingham County 4-H Foundation Benefit Auction Saturday, July 23 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Stratham donations are welcome anytime before the auction

Schedule of 4-H Events at the 2011 Stratham Fair

• 4-H Animal Exhibitors
• 4-H Building Exhibitors
• Baking Competitions for Adults
• Baking Competitions for Youth
• 4-H Forestry and Tractor Driving Competitions
• 4-H Volunteers
  

4-H Animal Exhibitors

Lydia Haswell of the Yankee Teamsters 4- H Club works her team during the Cart Class at the 2010 Statham Fair Working Steer Show

Many 4-H members work on projects related to agriculture and animal husbandry. 4-H members from across New Hampshire show their animals and practice their skills not only as they pursue ribbons and fair premiums, but also as they work to educate other fairgoers about responsible agricultural practices.

Livestock Show Entry Form submit with all animal entries

• Beef Cattle Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
• Dairy Cattle Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
• Dogs Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
  
• Goats Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
• Poultry Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
• Sheep Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
• Swine Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
• Working Steer Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
  

4-H Building Exhibitors

Exhibits in the 4-H Building at the Stratham Fair include individual and club/program displays that could involve cooking, rocketry, shooting sports, gardening, sewing & textiles, GPS navigation, communications skills, wind power, hiking & environmental stewardship, service-learning, and much more. The 4-H exhibit building was built in 1977 and dedicated to Lynn Garland upon her retirement as 4-H Extension Educator in 2008.

• General Information about Exhibiting in the 4-H Building
• 4-H Fair Building Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
• Space Request Form for clubs, programs, and members

Baking Competitions for Adults

Adults entries are due July 15. Contact Anne Atwater at anne.atwater@unh.edu or 603-679-5616.

• King Arthur Flour® Adult Bread Baking Competition for adults 19 years and older
• Stratham Fair Baking Competition for adults 19 years and older

Baking Competitions for Youth

4-H Youth entries are through 4-H. Non-4-H youth follow recipe and bring to 4-H building.

• King Arthur Flour® Yeast Bread Baking Competition for youth ages 8 - 18
• Stratham Fair Baking Competition for youth ages 8 - 18

4-H Forestry and Tractor Driving Competitions

• Forestry Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions
• Tractor Driving Premium Book with guidelines and class descriptions

4-H Volunteers

• Volunteer Form Thank you for your help!