Throughout the summer New Hampshire fairs offer a venue for 4-Hers to show off their animal science projects. Each fair has its own registration process and deadlines. It is the responsibility of the 4-Her to be aware of these and to adhere to all fair guidelines. For information about an individual fair, contact that fair directly.
2026 NH Fair Dates
North Haverhill Fair | July 22 - 26
Cheshire Fair | July 30 - August 2
Belknap County 4-H Fair | July 30 - August 2
Cornish Fair | August 21- 23
Lancaster Fair | September 3 - 7
Hopkinton State Fair | September 3 - 7
Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair | September 11 - 13
Deerfield Fair | October 1 - 4
Sandwich Fair | October 10 - 12
4-H Member Eligibility to Show
4-H members must be 8-18 years old as of January 1 of the current year and enrolled in ZSuite. Animals being shown at NH 4-H fairs must be added to a 4-H member’s ZSuite account by June 1 (earlier deadlines may apply to 4-H members wishing to exhibit in 4-H shows at The Big E).
Cloverbuds (youth ages 5-7 years old who are enrolled in NH 4-H in ZSuite) are eligible to participate in a Fit and Show class (no premiums may be awarded). Cloverbuds should use a borrowed animal for these classes that is already at the fair, as Cloverbuds are not considered 4-H Exhibitors. All Cloverbuds must be accompanied by an adult or Senior 4-H member. Class must be overseen by a screened 4-H volunteer who completed the Working with Cloverbuds and Animals Training. A full list of guidelines can be found in “NH 4-H Animal Science Working with Cloverbuds” document.
More information on showing your 4-H project animals can be found at New Hampshire 4-H Animal Science, under "Information for Show Season".
In addition to the 4-H animal shows, New Hampshire fairs host many 4-H events and activities coordinated by county 4-H offices. Details about these events can be found on your county's 4-H website page or the links below. *Information on these pages are updated during fair season.
4-H at the Belknap County Fair
4-H at the Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair
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