4-H at the Sandwich Fair - 2026

Sandwich Fair Dates: October 10-12, 2026

Every year, 4-H’ers from around the state showcase their projects at the Sandwich Fair, an annual event full of fun and community. Details about 4-H shows are outlined below. 

4-H Animal Shows:

Youth planning to show beef, dairy, dogs, goats, horses, sheep, swine, working steer, or participate in a fence talk will register in FairEntry. Need help registering? Check out this FairEntry Help video, Quick Video: Entry Process for Families (4:30).

4-H Animal Show Registration

4-H Animal Fence Talks:

4-H members are invited to give Animal Fence Talks, where they bring their animals into the show ring, give a short talk about their project to small groups along the side of the ring, and answer questions from the public. Check out the Fence Talk guidelines and scoresheet for more information.

4-H Animal Fence Talk Registration

4-H Club Exhibits:

Any Carroll County 4-H member, family, or club can create and enter a 4-H exhibit, educational exhibit, or 4-H Scarecrow to display in the exhibit hall. See the Fair Exhibit Information for more details.

4-H Club Exhibit Registration

Questions?

Questions about 4-H Livestock Shows, Animal Fence Talks, or Club Exhibits, can be directed to Claes Thelemarck at claes.thelemarck@unh.edu or 603-447-3834.

For information regarding camping at the fair, Sandwich Fair open livestock shows, or livestock check-ins, please contact The Sandwich Fair Association at 603-284-7062 or info@thesandwichfair.com. You can find additional information at https://www.thesandwichfair.com.
 

If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Claes Thelemarck at claes.thelemarck@unh.edu or 603-447-3834 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.