4-H youth going over their presentation with a judge

Broome County Fair

Broome County's annual 4-H showcase

About the Broome County Fair

The Broome County Fair plays an important role in the growth and development of 4-H youth. This unique opportunity allows youth to showcase their projects and learning in return for encouraging and motivating feedback to promote continued growth and development. Youth also receive acknowledgment and recognition for their hard work and dedication, while sharing their learning with the public and learning from others. Youth who participate in county fair learn responsibility and sportsmanship while strengthening their confidence and communication skills. 4-H alumni often credit the week-long experience for sparking their passions and developing relationships that last a lifetime.

a group of 4-H'ers posing at the Livestock Auction

Livestock and Pie Auction

Youth who participated in a market animal project will be auctioning off their hard work. This is a great opportunity to purchase, fresh, local meat while supporting our youth as they develop entrepreneurship skills. Pies (and so much more) will be auctioned off along the livestock sale to also support the Broome County 4-H program.

Check out our brochure to learn more about this project!

All youth that are selling animals in this years livestock sale MUST complete Market Animal Project Certificate.
2027 deadlines and forms coming soon.

Important Broome County Fair Information

All exhibits that you plan to bring to the fair, this includes youth building exhibits and animal science projects, need to be registered through fair entry.

To register your exhibits click on the link here: Broome County Fair Entry


New to fair entry? Need a refresher? Check out these videos:

Logging into Fair Entry for the 1st Time:
First time logging into Fair Entry? or forgot your password? Watch this video:
Setting up your account/resetting your password

Exhibit Evaluations-Youth Building:
This video will cover everything you need to know about entering an exhibit in the youth building. From what exhibits you can enter, how to prepare them and evaluations.
Exhibit Entries and Evaluations

This video will cover how to enter your youth building exhibits into fair entry.
Fair Entry-Youth Building Exhibits

Animal Exhibits:
Learn how to enter your animal in Fair Entry. Don't forget to check out the veterinary paperwork requirement video above if are entering an animal.
Fair Entry-Animal Science Exhibits

For more information about animal specific requirements, please refer to the fair handbook. You can click on the specific animal in the table of contents to bring you to that section.

ALL youth are required to submit a project book for each species they are exhibiting at fair. New this year is animal specific books! You can find your specific species project book below. Please note a special version is available for Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds are required to turn in a book for each species using the Cloverbud project book. (Cloverbuds do not have animal specific books).

Also, all youth participating in an animal exhibit must attend 1 of the 2 scheduled clean up days.

Check back in 2027 for our Schedule of Events!

GETTING YOUR EXHIBITS READY FOR THE FAIR - GENERAL REGULATIONS:

  • Decide which exhibits you have made this year in your 4-H projects that you would like to exhibit at the fair. Select only your best exhibits for evaluation and exhibit at the fair.
  • No entry fees are charged for evaluations.
  • Before the fair, prepare your exhibits for display.
  • Wash, press and mend any sewing, knitting, or crocheting exhibits you plan to enter. Check for loose threads, secure buttons or snaps. Be sure it looks brand new. Bring clothing in a garment bag to prevent soiling during transport.
  • Practice making any food exhibits you plan to enter.
  • Carefully select and prepare any vegetable or flower exhibits you plan to enter.
  • Take a close look at craft, woodworking, or electrical exhibits to be sure they are in top form and do not need repairing.

The Broome County Fair is a highlight of our year, and with your help, it continues to grow. We hope you'll consider a donation to support 4-H at the fair, held at the Broome County fairgrounds in Whitney Point. Youth will share 4-H's campaign, "4-H Grows," showcasing the broad spectrum of project areas from agriculture to woodworking and STEM to fine arts. Regardless of the project areas our youth choose to pursue, 4-H provides hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. 4-H understands that true leaders are not simply born, they're grown.

Check out the 4-H Grows flyer to see a glimpse of the positive impact your contribution makes.

Interested in sponsoring?
Support the 4-H program by choosing a sponsorship level - Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Green. The sponsorship registration form below outlines each giving level and the recognition your support will receive.

Sponsorship Registration Form

Thank you for helping us grow the next generation of leaders.

4-H staff coordinates with the Fair Board to provide a limited number of camping spaces for 4-H families. In order to camp at the fair a youth MUST be exhibiting an animal with priority to large animal exhibitors.
Most spaces are for 25 ft or less, with limited larger sites available to be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
$75 per campsite. Registration and payment are due June 30th.

PLEASE NOTE: Youth staying with any one other than their legal parent or guardian must complete a Parental Permission Slip to be kept on file by the 4-H staff.

Registration for 2027 coming soon.

Camping Map