Ward County 4-H

06/05/2026

Ray and Kathy Kopp thank you for sponsoring Ward County 4-H 2026 Achievement Days!

06/04/2026

As we prepare for Ward County 4-H 2026 Achievement Days, please make arrangements for your member(s)’ Exhibit Tags (aka: Entry Cards) and review the following:

Exhibit Tag Pick-Up
• Exhibit Tags must be picked up at the Extension Office, 900 13th Street SE, Minot, ND 58701
o between 8 am and 4:30pm, June 5 through by noon on June 11

Project Changes and Scratches
• If a project will not be completed or exhibited, please return the corresponding Exhibit Tag to the Extension Office
• Notify the Extension Office of all scratched projects no later than noon on June 11

Live Animal Show Entries do not receive Exhibit Tags
• Beef
• Dairy
• Goat
• Horse
• Pets
• Poultry
• Rabbits
• Sheep
• Swine
Note: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Sheep, and Swine required Static Interview Judging does receive an Exhibit Tag

Attaching Exhibit Tags
Please securely attach an Exhibit Tag to each exhibit, along with any required project labels or note cards. Tags should be clearly visible to judges while avoiding damage to the exhibit.

Recommended attachment methods include:
• Clear packing tape (please do not use Scotch tape)
• Safety pins
• Rubber bands
• Yarn, jute, or string
• A heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag with a hole punched through it and securely tied to the exhibit

Projects with Multiple Pieces
If an exhibit contains multiple pieces (for example, a display board and an attached item), please label each piece numerically (e.g., “1 of 2,” “2 of 2”)

Thank you for your attention to these details and for helping make Achievement Days run smoothly. We look forward to seeing the outstanding projects your members have completed this year!

06/03/2026

✨ Ward County 4-H Achievement Days Are Almost Here! ✨
Head out to the North Dakota State Fair Center and experience the incredible talent of our local youth! 🍀🐄
Inside the livestock barns, competitors from across Ward County will be showcasing their hard work and dedication as they compete for those coveted ribbons. 🏅 Support these amazing 4-H members and celebrate community, agriculture, and achievement!

06/02/2026

Youth Opportunity: Kidder County Open 4-H Horse Show
07/08/2026
Steele

06/01/2026

Hello Ward County 4-H Families and Club Leaders:

Are you planning to exhibit a poster/display board at Ward County 4-H 2026 Achievement Days to qualify for the North Dakota State Fair (NDSF)?

• If yes, please take a moment to review the emailed (06/01/2026 12:18 pm) document: NDSF Guidelines for Posters

Within the 2026 State Fair book, posters/displays are reference throughout and specifically on:
• Page 15, 4-H State Exhibits, General Guidelines, #3
• Page 29, Living Exhibits, Project Expo, #6. Which includes a link to the NDSF Guidelines for Posters document: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Wdp-Az6Jiw5J-fpWgUrMMLQlvrI8Lanm

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing all your creative and thoughtful poster displays!

06/01/2026

Kicking off our 2nd Annual 4-H Virtual Trap League!!! Registration is open on 4-H online. Log in to the youth's profile, then click the "Events" tab. Deadline to register is June 26th!

Key things to remember:
-Youth MUST participate under a 4-H Certified Shotgun Instructor
-Scores MUST be submitted by the Coach by Saturday at 9:00 p.m. CST
-Youth MUST be a minimum of 11 years old and successfully complete Hunter Safety.

For full rules and league information, visit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IdkLwvjM9kl5qMS_nSHjXewAtsnzbkq5?ths=true

06/01/2026

Are you registered to bring a photography exhibit to Ward County 4-H 2026 Achievement Days?

Please check your emails to review important photography information...

Hello Ward County 4-H Families Showing Photography at Achievement Days and Club Leaders:

Please take a moment to review the important information:
NDSF 4-H Exhibit List 2026 (State Fair Book) – see page 19
o At Ward County 4-H Achievement Days, youth may exhibit unlimited photography entries
o However, if they receive multiple blue (or higher) ribbons, they will need to choose two to exhibit at the NDSF
• How to Prepare Photographs for Exhibit (Updated 05/07/2025)
• 4-H Photography Label (Updated 04/29/2024)
• NDSF 4-H Photography Exhibit Score Sheet (Updated 04/29/2024)

We cannot wait to see the creativity and talent your youth bring to their photography projects!

06/01/2026

Pinkerton Animal Hospital thank you for sponsoring Ward County 4-H 2026 Achievement Days!

05/29/2026

📢 Hey 4-H Families!

As of today, we have 596 projects entered in FairEntry for Achievement Days. Last year, we had 1,801 entries, so we know many of you are still working on yours!

⏰ The deadline is May 31, but since it falls on a Sunday, last-minute help may be more difficult to provide than on a regular business day.

If you have questions or need assistance with FairEntry, please don't wait until the last minute—reach out soon and we'll be happy to help!

💚 Thanks, and we look forward to seeing your projects at Achievement Days!

05/29/2026