4-H Shows

2026 Show Dates by County-Coming soon!

Details of show schedules, dates, the length of time the projects must remain on site, and times are published in the Show Guide.

Champaign County Livestock (2025)

Ford County Livestock (2025)

Iroquois County Livestock (2025)

Vermilion County Livestock (2025)

Tractor Driving Contest (Vermilion County, open to all unit 4-H'ers) (2025)

Please come back for updated fair schedules!

Important Resources

Pictures of Awards Ribbons with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place written on them

Show Book 2026

This is your reference for everything about county 4-H shows - schedules, 4-H exhibit requirements, livestock information, and other important info
A picture of a girl presenting her cow at a show

Take YQCA Online

Showing Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, or Swine? You must take this each year by June 1
White outlines of a horse, dog, rabbit, chicken and cat in front of pictures of Awards Ribbons with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place written on them

QAEC is due by June 1

Take this class ONCE to show Cats, Dogs, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, and Small Pets. Deadline is June 1.

You must go to FairEntry to enter your county's 4-H Show.

Champaign | Ford | Iroquois | Vermilion

New to FairEntry? Check out these helpful instructions!

2025 – Livestock Birth, Ownership and Tattoo Dates for Illinois State Fair Junior Show

For complete Rules, Regulations, and nomination forms for Premiere Shows, please refer to the information from Dan Jennings.