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2026 4-H Youth Fair

• Thursday, July 30, 2026, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday, July 31, 2026, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The 2026 4-H Youth Fair is Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, August 1 at the Union Springs Fire Department located at 257 Cayuga Street in Union Springs, NY. 

More information for 4-Her's can also be found on our page: 

https://senecacountycce.org/4-h-youth-development/2026-4-h-youth-fair

Each summer, 4-H youth in Cayuga County have an opportunity to share and showcase the projects they've been working on, at the 4-H Youth Fair. The public is invited to come Thursday-Saturday and see what the youth in Cayuga and Seneca County 4-H are doing in the areas of animal science, plant science projects, entomology displays, home economics, photography and more!

Camping? Tent or RV camping is free, there are no hookups available. You MUST REGISTER.

2026 4-H Youth Fair Important Dates & Schedule

TUESDAY, JULY 28

6pm: Static Project Judging w/Pizza (4-H participants only)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

3pm-6pm: Livestock Move-In (4-H participants only)

THURSDAY, JULY 30

• 8:30am: Auction Animal Weigh-In
• 10am: Oxen Demo
• 12pm: 4-H Poultry Show
• 1pm: Dairy Judging Clinic
• 4pm: Goat and Sheep Show
• 6pm: Costume Contest

FRIDAY, JULY 31

• 9am: Beef and Swine Shows
• 11am: Wool Spinning Demo
• 1pm: Dairy Showmanship
• 3pm-5:30pm: Auction Buyer Registration
• 5pm: Local Leader Show
• 6pm: 4th Annual Market Livestock Auction

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

• 10am: Dairy Breed Show
• 12pm: Rabbit and Cavy Show
• 1pm: Tractor Rodeo
• 3pm: Awards and Prizes
• 5pm: Tentative Release for Animals

Location

Union Springs Fire Department
257 Cayuga Street
Union Springs, NY 13160

Last updated July 30, 2026