Fair Entry

ENTERING EXHIBITS FOR THE NIAGARA COUNTY FAIR 2026

All 4-H’ers must enter their exhibits and animals online to compete at the Niagara County Fair. See due dates below. The following link will take you to the online entry system:

https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23195

2026 FAIR PREMIUM BOOK

You must sign into Fair Entry using the family email associated with your 4-H Online/enrollment account. (The email where you receive Tuesday Tidbits). If you are new this year or have forgotten your password, please follow the directions below to use the reset password link. All members in one family enter under the same account/same email. No entry fee is charged. Help videos can be found in the entry system or contact a 4-H staff member to get help.

IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE GETTING ONTO FAIR ENTRY OR RESETTING PASSWORD, DO NOT TRY TO CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. THAT WILL NOT WORK. Contact the 4-H office instead. 

To register your exhibits on Fair Entry you will need a 4-H online password. If you are new or have forgotten your password, please follow these steps.

1. Log on to v2.4honline.com and click “reset password?”
2. Enter the family email that you indicated on your enrollment paperwork (where you receive Tuesday Tidbits), click blue button and “reset your password.” Go to your email and look for reset email and click “reset password.” If you get a notice that there is no account matching your email, PLEASE CONTACT THE 4-H OFFICE.
3. At 4-H online you will enter a new password, confirm new password and then click “change password.” DO NOT go further and DO NOT sign into 4-H online
4. Go to https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23195
5. Click the green “sign in with 4-H online” button and sign in using the 4-H email and password you just set

*note* Training Center entries brought to judging days (on July 28, Aug 3), that were NOT previously entered into Fair Entry by the due date, will be judged, but will NOT receive points/premium money and therefore these entries will not count towards awards; will not be state fair eligible. For those entries, blank entry cards will be available.

Tips:

Use the fair premium book to decide which class your exhibit should be entered.

Enter only those exhibits you plan to bring on judging day.

Note: We will not be responsible for your exhibit. Enter at your own risk.

ENTRY DUE DATES AND SPECIFICATIONS

June 1:Online registration system (Fair Entry) opens

June 1:Equine, Donkey, Mule Ownership Certificates Due (MAIL TO: Cheryl Bish, 3796 North Ridge Road, Lockport, NY 14094. Certificates available from Cheryl Bish or the 4-H Office)

June 16:Online Entries Due for Beef, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Steer, Goat, Sheep, Swine

(And Ownership/Lease Forms due to species leaders for those who require it)

July 1:Online Entries Due for Cats, Dogs, Rabbit & Cavy, Poultry

July 1:4-H Auction Buyer Contact Forms Due – 3 per species & Senior Biography Form

July 11:Online Entry Due for all Training Center Exhibits.

July 15:Equine Online Entries Due: English, Western, Gymkhana, Driving, and Miniature horse

CLOVERBUDS ENTERING EXHIBITS FOR FAIR:

Cloverbuds (Must be age 5, 6, or 7, years old by January 1 of the current 4-H year). Cloverbuds only need to make ONE entry per child, which then will ask a series of questions to collect all the information the 4-H office & leaders need from them. The questions will cover all areas including animals, foods, crafts, etc. Cloverbuds will be allowed 10 exhibit entries per division (Non-Perishables, Food and Nutrition, and Horticulture) and will select 3 in each division to present to the judges.

QUALIFICATIONS

• No entry fee is charged.
• Except as otherwise stated, all classes are open to any boy or girl living in Niagara County or affiliated with a 4‑H club or school in Niagara County and carrying out project work under supervision.

AGE DIVISIONS

Niagara County 4-H age is determined by your birth date:

Cloverbuds are ages 5-7 (as of January 1 of the current year).

• 4-H members are ages 8-18 (as of January 1 of the current year).
• Beginner Showman - first year showman under 14 years of age*
• Junior Member/Division - a 4-H member who has not reached their 14th birthday on Jan. 1 of the current year.
• Senior Member/Division - a 4-H member who has reached their 14th birthday on Jan. 1 of the current year.
• New York State Fair 4-H age - youth participants must be 8 by January 1 and not have reached their 19th birthday prior to January 1 of the current year.

Last updated May 11, 2026