4-H Department

About 4-H

4-H is the youth development program of Washington State University Extension. As the largest youth development organization in Washington, 4-H reaches nearly 80,000 young people. The 4-H Youth Development Program helps young people and adults put knowledge to work in all of Washington’s 39 counties, cities, and towns.

4-H teaches life skills that lead young people to become self-directing, positive, contributing members of our society. These life skills include positive self-esteem, effective communication, a sense of responsibility to oneself and one’s community, sound decision making and a strong sense of belonging. These skills give young people the tools necessary for successful adulthood. The 4-H mission is reached through a number of delivery methods that relate to the total concept of youth development.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal and local governments, Washington State University, the United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers and youth.

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4-H Record Books & Project Work

4-H Project Work, Record Books, NEW PROCEDURES and Exhibitor Information is available below.

Preparing for Record Book & Poster turn in day:

With the recent fair updates to an online entry system, the way that we do record book day is changing! Starting this year - Pre-entry is required! Entries will be accepted for record books, posters, and public demonstrations with the three options outlined below:

Pick up Entry Forms and Drop off at the Extension Office: Due no later than August 4, 2025
Print and Mail In forms: Postmark no later than August 1, 2025
Enter Online: Online entries will be accepted up until Midnight on August 4th, 2025.

REMINDER: If you are entering ONLY the required market livestock record for your market project and NOT the general record book pages and permanent record, you DO NOT need to pre-enter your book. Market livestock records are checked for completion only, and are not judged for premiums.

When you pre-enter your record books (not market records), educational posters, and demonstrations, all entry tags will be preprinted and ready for you in the 4-H room on turn in day.

If you have any questions or need clarification, please email me at harley.clever@wsu.edu

Entry Forms & Instructions

Two options available for entering the fair:

Online: https://klickitat.fairwire.com/
By Mail: download, print and fill in the entry form below
Department catalogs with information and rules are below

2025 4-H Record Books & Project Work Department

4-H Project Work & Exhibits Entry Form