Ward County 4-H

Hello Ward County 4-H families showing STATIC EXHIBITS at 2026 North Dakota State Fair (NDSF):

Congratulations to all of our 4-H members whose static exhibits qualified for the 2026 North Dakota State Fair!

4-H members, parents, or leaders are responsible for the drop off (and pick up) of their Static Exhibits
o Remove Achievement Day Ribbons from Exhibit
o Leave the Achievement Days Exhibit Tag on the Exhibit
 If the Achievement Days judge circled the ribbon placing on the Exhibit Tag, please tear off at the perforated line

If you decide NOT to take exhibit(s) to NDSF, please let us know…

Helpful Resource Links in 07/09/2026 2:42pm email
• 2026 NDSF Static Exhibit Check-In/Check-Out Procedures (14 pages)
• Video Message (3:12) from June Woodall, NDSF 4-H Statics Manager

DROP OFF at NDSF Center 4-H Hall
Note: Different Location Not Magic Place
• ****Saturday, July 11: Noon to 5 pm – preferred****
• No drop off on Sunday, July 12
• Monday, July 13: 10 am to 6 pm
• Tuesday, July 14: 9 am to 3 pm
o Note food judging begins on Tuesday at 6 pm

CHECK-IN
• Enter the fairgrounds from 4th Avenue northeast and proceed through Gate A

• Upon arrival, go to one of the check-in stations just inside the east-facing entrance doors of the 4-H Hall

• State Fair staff will inspect exhibit tags for proper information and descriptions as each exhibit is scanned in
- Tips
o Please ensure that each exhibit has an exhibit tag with a detailed description that matches the exhibit
o Please have exhibit tag properly and securely affixed
> Packing tape = YES!
> Scotch tape = NO
o Fabric exhibits: Use safety pins to affix tag
o Jar items: Packing tape or rubber bands work great!
o Exhibits with multiple parts: Please tag each piece and number it (1 of 2 and 2 of 2)
o Refer to the 2026 ND State Fair 4-H Exhibit book for project specific rules regarding tag placement. (photography, foods, sewing and textiles, etc.)
o For drawings and painting make sure your name is on the back

• Take exhibits to the location designated to the appropriate project area in 4-H Hall
- Maps with the general layout of 4-H Hall and carts are available for use
o Note: Large project areas like Wood Arts will be arranged loosely by county groups alphabetically to make it easier for judges to locate exhibits, and to find exhibits at check-out. Keep this in mind when placing those exhibits.
- Staff will be available to answer questions.

Thank you in advance for your patience, flexibility, and positive attitude throughout this process. With more than 7,800 static exhibits on display, successful check-in depends on the teamwork of State Fair staff, county Extension staff, volunteers, and families like yours.

We sincerely appreciate your support and dedication to making the NDSF a memorable experience for our 4-H youth. Thank you, and best of luck at the 2026 North Dakota State Fair!

🏆 Results are in from the 2026 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships! 🏆

What an incredible week for Team North Dakota in Grand Island, Nebraska!

Ward County was proudly represented by Landen J, Olivia J, Cady M, and Kiley W. June 21–26. Landen and Olivia competed in Small Bore Pistol, while Cady and Kiley competed in Air Rifle alongside teammate Kallen A from Pierce County.

🎯 Day 1
Air Rifle – 3-Position
• 🥈 2nd – Kiley (544)
• 40th – Cady (509)
• 68th – Kallen (473)
• Team: 12th
Small Bore Pistol – Slow Fire
• 32nd – Landen
• 36th – Olivia

🎯 Day 2
Air Rifle – Standing
• 🥇 1st – Kiley (353)
• 26th – Cady (321)
• 82nd – Kallen (255)
• Team: T-11th
Small Bore Pistol – Silhouettes
• 32nd – Landen
• 62nd – Olivia

🎯 Day 3
Air Rifle – Silhouettes
• 12th – Cady
• 21st – Kiley
• 60th – Kallen
• Team: 8th
Small Bore Pistol – Camp Perry
• 14th – Landen (346)
• 37th – Olivia (309)

⭐ Overall Results
Air Rifle
• 🥈 2nd – Kiley (919)
• 28th – Cady (855)
• 79th – Kallen (743)
• Team: 11th
Small Bore Pistol
• 20th – Landen (709)
• 43rd – Olivia (657)

👏 Congratulations to all of these athletes for representing North Dakota with excellence on the national stage!

A special thank you to the families for their support and to Coach Nathan Sutton for the countless hours spent preparing these competitors for national competition. Your dedication made this success possible!

💚🍀 Way to represent Ward County and North Dakota!

Look for the photo album for more pictures!

Hello Ward County 4-H 2026 Achievement Days Participant Families and Club Leaders:

Is your youth planning to show their animals (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, and Rabbit) in the North Dakota State Fair (NDSF) 4-H Shows? Note: Cloverbuds are not eligible to exhibit at NDSF.

If so, please make sure to complete the following steps:

1. Submit the NDSF 4-H Livestock Exhibit Entry Form (fillable PDF emailed 06/22/2026 4:55 pm) due to the Ward County Extension Office by 4 pm on Friday, June 26

• One form is required per youth

• IMPORTANT: You must include the FairEntry Number for each animal entry
- This number is listed on your Exhibitor Entry List. Need a new copy of your list? Just let us know and we can email it to you!
- Please return your completed forms to the Ward County Extension Office by 4 pm on Friday, June 26
o In person: Ward County Extension Office – 900 13th Street SE, Minot
o Email: [email protected]
o Fax: 701-838-3438

• Already submitted your form? Thank you!

Note: If you intend to participate in Open Shows, you must register separately
• when you register for the Open Show (through NDSF) you are not automatically registered for 4-H Show
• when you register for the 4-H Show (through Ward County 4-H Extension Office) you are not automatically registered for Open Show(s)

2. If showing ONLY 4-H/FFA Livestock, contact the NDSF directly at 701-857-7620 to request load/unload passes
• A valid vehicle pass is required for gate entry to load/unload animals. Passes must be requested in advance of the first day of the fair and will not be available for purchase at the gate. The vehicle pass will only be used to load/unload livestock and tack during entry and release times. Vehicles in the loading/unloading area without passes will be towed at the owner’s expense. Livestock load/unload vehicle passes will be limited to one per family and can be requested on the ndstatefair.com website. Livestock trailers and livestock vehicles will be required to park off grounds.

3. Planning to camp at the NDSF? You need to complete the Exhibitor Camping Form and submit directly to NDSF

4. For Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, and Swine NDSF youth are required to have current Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification

• YQCA Instructor-Led Training ($3.00 per youth) is scheduled for June 30, Noon at NDSU Extension Ward County, 900 13th Street SE, Minot, ND 58701
- Registration Required:
o Visit yqcaprogram.org
o Before attending, complete the online pre-test
o After attending, complete the online post-test and print your YQCA certificate

If you have any questions, please contact me at 1-701-857-6450 or email [email protected]