Mat-Su/Copper River District 4-H Program

Knik River Riders has signed up for club displays---has your club? 👀

🎨✨ We Have a Winner! ✨🎨

The votes are in, and we're excited to announce the winner of the 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide Cover Art Contest!

This year's theme, "90 Years With You," inspired 30 amazing entries from youth representing Pioneer Peak, Winner's Circle, Charming Ptarmigans, Mat-Su Providers, Slide Mountain Showmen, and Twindly Off the Grid 4-H clubs.

🏆 Congratulations to Maggie P. of Winner's Circle 4-H Club!

Maggie's artwork was selected as the winning entry and will be featured on the cover of the 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide.

A huge thank you to every youth who participated. Choosing a winner was no easy task, and many of the submitted pieces will also be featured throughout the guide.

🎟️ Raffle Prize Winners

Each artwork submission earned one raffle entry, meaning youth who submitted multiple pieces had multiple chances to win. Raffle winners were drawn completely at random during the Pet Rock Showcase and Jackpot Cake Contest on June 19. Prizes can be picked up at the main office.

🎉 Ila K. (Pioneer Peak)
🎉 Hudson R. (Pioneer Peak)
🎉 Adella R. (Pioneer Peak)
🎉 Amelia K. (Charming Ptarmigans)
🎉 Josie P. (Winner's Circle)

Please join us in celebrating all of our artists for helping us showcase the creativity, talent, and spirit of Alaska 4-H! 💚🍀

🚨🎨 LAST CALL FOR COVER ART GLORY! 🎨🚨

Good news! We're extending the deadline for the 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide Cover Art Contest until NOON TOMORROW (Tuesday 6/16)! ⏰

💵🎟️ Thanks to the Volunteer Leaders Association, we're giving away:

✨ FIVE $40 CASH PRIZES ✨

🎟️ Every eligible artwork submission earns one raffle entry.
🎟️ Youth may submit up to 3 original entries.
😎 Current raffle odds are looking... surprisingly favorable.

🏆 Plus, selected artwork will be featured in the 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide!

🎡 Theme: "90 Years With You"
💚 Bonus points for artwork celebrating June Tull and the history of Alaska 4-H exhibits.

Quick reminders:
🎨 Any art medium welcome
🌈 Artwork must be in color
📱 Digital art allowed
🚫 AI-generated artwork not permitted

📧 Submit to: [email protected]

Include:
👤 Youth Name
☘️ Club
🏅 Age Division (CB/Jr/Int/Sr)
🖼️ Title of Artwork

⚠️ One email per entry, please!

🎂 Winners will be announced during the Pet Rock Show & Cake Contest on June 19 (you do not need to be present to win).

Go forth and create! 🎨✨