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Please browse this page with shared information about the 2026 program year and preparing for the Carroll County 4-H Fair!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2026 JUDGING DATES AND TIMES FOR ALL PROJECTS
FAIRENTRY
Register all entries to the 2026 Carroll County 4-H Fair HERE by June 26th!- All shooting sports marksmanship participants should input their final shoot disciplines
- Mini 4-H members should input entry exhibits including livestock showmanship
- Livestock exhibitors should enter for showmanship
- Garden and herb exhibitors are asked to input all potential entries
- Youth will not register for the livestock auction through FairEntry
Livestock
2026 Carroll County and Indiana State Fair animal identification requirements
Please avoid unloading tack during animal check-in if possible
Thursday, July 9th 8AM - 9PM
Friday, July 10th 8AM - 6PM
Saturday, July 11th 8AM - 6PM
Sunday, July 12th 7 - 10PM (Swine Exhibitors only)
4-H youth exhibiting beef cattle, dairy cattle, dairy goats, meat goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, or swine are expected to attend a comprehensive training in understanding their responsibility in increasing consumer confidence, animal stewardship, and overall gaining and applying pertinent information and credibility, relating to the food system. A QLC training attendance, or YQCA certificate must be provided to the Carroll County Purdue Extension office by June 30th.
The Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Training will be offered in-person 3 times in 2026:
Wednesday, March 11th @ 5:00PM in the 4-H Building - Register here!
Wednesday, April 8th @ 6:00PM in the 4-H Building - Register here!
Saturday, May 16th @ 9:00AM in the 4-H Building
Wednesday, June 24th @ 9:00AM in the 4-H Building - Register here!
YQCA is only available online for a fee, with test-out options available for youth ages 12, 15, and 19.
YQCA - Youth for the Quality Care of Animals