Richland County
4-H
Our Mission
The mission of Montana and Richland County 4‐H Council is to educate youth and adults for living in a global and ever changing world by using the resources of Land‐Grant Universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Montana and Richland County 4‐H Council strives to create environments for positive youth development using four key concepts of positive youth development including belonging, mastery, generosity, and independence. Through educational, learning‐by‐doing projects, club meetings, community service projects, events, and activities ‐ young people and adults work toward enhancing the development of these five LIFE SKILLS:
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Positive self‐concept
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Decision‐making and responsibility for choices
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An inquiring mind and lifelong learning
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Relating to self and others
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Acquiring a concern for communities‐local and global.
4 -H empowers kids with skills to lead for a lifetime.
4-H Fair Calendar of Events
Saturday July 25, 2026
8:00 a.m. –Horse Show- Saddle Club
Monday, July 27, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Indoor Interview Judging – 4-H Exhibit Building
All Day – Members may drop off Poultry and Rabbits
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Entry of Hogs, Sheep, Goat, Beef, Dairy, Alpaca & Llama - Barns
7:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Weighing of Market Livestock and Ultra-sounding - Barns
12:00 p.m. – Mandatory Meeting and Group Livestock Picture – 4-H Arena
1:00 p.m. - Judging of Poultry – 4-H Arena
4:00 p.m. - Judging of Rabbits – 4-H Arena
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
8:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
8:15 a.m. – 4-H Livestock Judging of Swine, Sheep, Goat, Alpaca & Llama – 4-H Arena
1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
2:00 p.m. – 4-H Judging of Dairy and Breeding Beef – 4-H Arena
5:00 p.m. – 4-H Market Beef Judging – 4-H Arena
7:30 p.m. – Champion of Champions – 4-H Arena
Thursday, July 30, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4-H Showmanship (Sr., Jr. & Novice) Hog, Sheep, Goat, Alpaca, Llama & Beef – 4-H Arena
4:00 p.m. – Large Animal Round Robin – 4-H Arena
Friday, July 31, 2026
8:00 a.m. – Judging of Cats – 4-H Arena
9:00 a.m. – Judging of Dogs – 4-H Arena
10:30 a.m. - Cloverbud Animal Parade – 4-H Arena
11:00 a.m. – Small Animal Round Robin – 4-H Arena
1:30 p.m. – Trophy & Awards presentation – 4-H Arena
3:00 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Sale – 4-H Arena
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00 a.m. – Member & Alumni Fun Event
Sunday, August 2, 2026
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Check out all 4-H Exhibits, including Livestock
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