The "Prepare For the Fair" Video Series, created in 2022, offers a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the fair process, from logging into Fair Entry for the first time to understanding veterinary paperwork requirements, exhibit entries, and premium guidelines. While the staff may have changed since the videos were made and some dates may be outdated, the information provided remains relevant and essential for a successful fair experience. These videos are a great resource for both new and returning exhibitors preparing for the upcoming fair season.
First time logging into Fair Entry? or forgot your password? Watch this video:
Setting up your account/resetting your password
This video we will walk you through all the required veterinary paperwork you need to show an animal at the county fair.
Veterinary Paperwork Requirements
This video will cover everything you need to know about entering an exhibit in the youth building. From what exhibits you can enter, how to prepare them and evaluations.
Exhibit Entries and Evaluations
This video will cover how to enter your youth building exhibits into fair entry.
Fair Entry-Youth Building Exhibits
Learn how to enter your animal in Fair Entry. Don't forget to check out the veterinary paperwork requirement video above if are entering an animal.
Fair Entry-Animal Science Exhibits
Everything you need to know about club displays. Not a part of a community club but still want to show what you have been doing through the SPARK Club? No problem! This video will show you how to do it!
Club Displays
Find out what a premium is and how you earn it!
Premiums
Clean up day is a REQUIREMENT of ALL youth who plan on exhibiting at the fair. In the video, you will learn what to expect, when they are and what you can bring!
Clean Up Days
Find out what social hours are all about! The who, what, where, when, and why are all answered in this video.
Social Hours
This video introduces the 4-H staff - who you can go to for specific questions, and other important people that play a role in the 4-H fair experience.
Who's Who at County Fair
Mallory Illsley
4-H Program Lead
mri26@cornell.edu
607-584-5011
Last updated April 11, 2025