4-H at the North Haverhill Fair

Points to Note

• Youth are limited to exhibiting two (2) animal types.
• Purchase seasons passes via the Extension office before July 19.  Each family with livestock exhibitors is eligible to purchase two (2) passes at $25.00 each.
• Parents not available for the mandatory Livestock Exhibitors’ Meeting on Wednesday should appoint a responsible adult to attend in their place. 
• All livestock exhibitors are expected to stay for the awards ceremony on Sunday. 
• 4-H exhibitors are expected to be on the fairgrounds every morning no later than 8am.
• If the veterinarian deems the body condition of an animal to be unacceptable, we reserve the right to send the animal home. (Body condition scoring resources available upon request from the Extension Office.)
• Barn layout is set by the Superintendents. Exhibitors should plan to house animals in the designated area.
• Working steer exhibitors may only show one team in the 4-H classes at the fair. Notes regarding Open Show: 1) If space is available, a 4-H member showing at the North Haverhill Fair in the open show will be allowed to house their one additional pair, owned/shown, in the 4-H barn. 2) Youth are still responsible for caring for their animals in the barn, whether they are participating in the open shows or 4-H shows. 3) 4-H members who are also open show participants will be expected to take part in the 4-H shows during the week and all daily herdsmanship responsibilities.

• Please read the Animal Information Packet carefully.  Youth are responsible for the content included in the packet.

Details

• SCHEDULE - 4-H Schedule of Events (anticipated) - subject to change
• PET SHOWCASE - Pint-Size Pet Showcase - this PDF includes information on this new event, open to 4-H youth ages 5 to 18 years old
• PACKET - 4-H Animal Information Packet - this packet includes information on exhibiting sheep, goats, dairy cattle, dogs, beef cattle, and working steers at the fair.  Please read this document carefully.  Participants are responsible for the content of this packet.
• REQUIRED FORM - 4-H Animal Exhibitor & Parent/Guardian Form - to be filled out by all 4-H'ers who have submitted livestock and dog show entries
• CAMPING - 4-H Camping Reservation Request Form - due June 1, 2023 to guarantee a reservation
• ANIMAL HEALTH - Health Regulations for 2023 New Hampshire Fairs and Shows - from the State Veterinarian
• ENTRIES - Submitting Fair Entries - use this system to submit all 4-H entries by June 15 (If the link does not work, type tinyurl.com/NHFYouth into your internet browser.)  NOTES: 1) When creating an account, in the birthdate field, enter the 4-H exhibitor's date of birth. 2) Please disregard the red "Upload File" button when submitting entries.

Points to Note in the Exhibit Hall This Year

• With the goal of showcasing the best 4-H projects, there will be a total entry limit of eight (8) items per person for ribbon and premium judging.  (Additional items can be part of the display but will not be judged.)
• Cloverbuds will receive a $1 per item stipend for their entries.  There will be a total entry limit of eight (8) items per person for ribbons and stipends.  (Additional items can be part of the display but will not receive feedback or a stipend.)
• One “Best of Show” award will be given to an overall display or educational display.  The club / group / family / independent member receiving this honor will receive an additional premium of $20.
• A Can Construction Contest has been added.
• 2023 Exhibit Hall Theme (selected by the Fair Association):  “Christmas in July”

Details

• SCHEDULE - 4-H Schedule of Events (anticipated) - subject to change
• PACKET - 4-H Exhibit Hall Information Packet - this packet includes all the details about the 4-H section of the hall
• ENTRIES - Submitting Fair Entries - use this system to submit 4-H entries by June 15  (If the link does not work, type tinyurl.com/NHFYouth into your internet browser.)  NOTES: 1) When creating an account, in the birthdate field, enter the 4-H exhibitor's date of birth. 2) Please disregard the red "Upload File" button when submitting entries.
• DISPLAYS - Sign Up for Exhibit Hall Space - use this link to reserve space for a display (Educational Display or Overall Display) by June 15
• PEOPLE'S CHOICE - 2023 Can Construction Contest - this PDF includes details about this contest and the donations that will be made following the event

For more information about the North Haverhill Fair, view their webpage: https://www.nohaverhillfair.com/home

To have a printed copy of any of this content mailed to you, please contact the UNH Extension office, 603-787-6944, ce.grafton@unh.edu.