Judith Basin County Fair

2025 JB Co. Fair Schedule of Events

MONDAY JULY 28, 2025

• 8:00 am Working Ranch Horse Show at fairgrounds
• Fair Set Up immediately following WRH Show.  All 4-H Exhibitors are required to participate in Set Up.

TUESDAY JULY 29, 2025

• 9 - 11am 4-H Interview Judging at Stanford School, first come first served.  Must be present by 11am.
• 9-11am Cloverbud and 4-H indoor exhibits accepted at the Exhibit Building
• 3-6pm Livestock Weigh Ins. Animals may arrive prior to their species designated weigh time but must be in pens until the assigned time at the scale.
  • 3-3:45pm Sheep/Goat
  • 3:45-5:15pm Swine
  • 5:15-6pm Beef
• 7pm Exhibitor and Barn Meetings.  All small and large animal exhibitors are required to attend.

WEDNESDAY JULY 30, 2025

• 8am Horseshow at fairgrounds
• 9am Grade School Exhibits placed and judged.
• 1-2:45pm FFA/FCCLA/Open Class/Fair Arts exhibits accepted at Exhibit Building
• 3pm Open Class judging
• 4pm Dog Show in Show Arena
• 7pm Exhibitor meeting with Livestock Judge in Show Arena

THURSDAY JULY 31, 2025

• 7:30am Swine Show - Showmanship, Market, Breeding
• 8:30am Exhibit Building Opens
• 11:30am Small Animal Show (chicken, rabbit, cat) Show Arena
• 2:45pm Beef Show: Market, Showmanship, Breeding

FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2025

• 8am Sheep & Goat Show - Sheep: Market, Showmanship, Breeding. Goat: Market, Showmanship, Breeding.
• 8am Ultrasounds begin - Order will be beef, swine, sheep/goats.  You are responsible for getting your animal to the ultrasound station.
• 11:30am Small Animal Round Robin in Show Arena
• 12:30pm Large Animal Round Robin in Show Arena
• 1:30pm Adult Showmanship Event in Show Arena
• 4:30pm Open Pet Parade, Round Robin & Herdsmanship Awards
• 5:00pm Buyer's Appreciation Dinner
• 6:00pm 4-H Livestock Sale
• 4-H Dance immediately following Livestock Sale

SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2025

• 9:00am Exhibit Building / Livestock Take Down and Clean up.  All 4-H Members, leaders and parents are required to participate in take down/clean up.  We will no longer be utilizing the shift sign up system.

Fair Entry  Dates and Deadlines

Fair entry dates have changed from previous years.  Please be aware of these important dates so you do not miss the entry deadline.

• May 1, 2025 - Fair entry opens on Fair Entry.
  • You must be enrolled in the project that you are entering in the fair. 
  • All livestock exhibitors must also do a project interview entry in Fair Entry.
  • Only animals that are tagged and reported to the Ext. Office prior to the tagging date deadline can be shown at fair.   You must submit the tag number, weight, breeder information and a photo of your animal with the ear tag visible to the Ext. Office.  Tag deadlines are: Beef - January 15, 2025, Swine - April 15, 2025, Sheep/Goat - May 18, 2025. 
  • 4-H youth are required to sign up for one food booth shift when completing your fair entry.  Junior and Intermediate members should sign up for one (1) shift of 1 hour and Senior members need to sign up for one (1) shift of 2 hours. 
• June 23, 2025 - Fair entry closes at 5pm. 
  
  • All exhibitors will receive an exhibitor packet the week prior to fair.  It is your responsiblity to review the information immediately upon receipt and notify the Ext Office of any errors.  NO CLASS/DEPARTMENT CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER JULY 24, 2025.
• Late Entries will be accepted June 24 - June 30, 2025.  Late entry fee will be $25 and must be done through the Extension Office. 

Fair Entry website instructions (pdf)

• GENERAL RULES
  • Blah blah
• LIVESTOCK
  • Market
  • showmanship
  • carcass
  • Interview
• SMALL ANIMAL
  • blah blah
  • Interview
• HORSE
  • blah blah
• INDOOR
  
  • Projects
  • cloverbuds
  • Interview

• LIVESTOCK
• SMALL ANIMAL
• HORSE
• VET SCIENCE

• AEROSPACE
  • Lv 1 Rocket / Airplane Kit with plans
  • Lv1 Poster / display showing parts of airplane
  • Lv 1 Poster of cloud types
  • Lv 1 Handmade kite including plans
  • Lv 1 Educational display relating to International Phonetic Alphabet
  • Lv 1 Rocket / Airplane not from kit including plan
  • Lv 1 Poster showing different types of airplanes
  • Lv 1 Hot air balloon poster or model
  • Lv 2 Rocket / airplane from kit with plans
  • Lv 1 Paper flight simulator
  • Lv 2 Feather wing glider
  • Lv 2 Fighter kite with plans
  • Lv 2 Rocket or airplane not from kit with plans
  • Lv 2 Control panel model
  • Lv 2 Educational poster or display
  • Lv 3 Rocket/airplane from kit with plans
  • Lv 3 Flat style box kite with plans
  • Lv 3 Rocket/airplane not from kit with plans
  • Lv 3 Remote control airplane from kit with plans
  • Lv 3 Aviation History Notebook
  • Lv 3 Photostory of Aerospace Workshop you conducted
  • Lv 3 Altitude Tracker
  • Lv 3 Educational poster
  • Lv 3 Any other item
  • Independent Study
• ELECTRICITY
  • Lv 1 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 2 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 3 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 4 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Independent Study
• ROBOTICS
  • NXT Technology - Lv 1 robot display
  • Lv 1 Poster of LEGO NXT kit pieces
  • Lv 1 Poster illustrating a NXT program
  • Lv 1 Photostory of building a robot
  • Lv 1 Other educational display
  • Lv 1 Any other item
  • Junk Drawer Robotics Lv 2 Display related to Module 1
  • Junk Drawer Robotics Lv 2 Display related to Module 2
  • Junk Drawer Robotics Lv 2 Display related to Module 3
  • Junk Drawer Robotics Lv 2 Display related to Module 4
  • Junk Drawer Robotics Lv 2 any other item
  • Independent study
• SMALL ENGINE
  • Lv 1 Engine parts exhibit
  • Lv 1 Tools / toolbox exhibit
  • Lv 1 Safety exhibit
  • Lv 1 Other educational display
  • Lv 2 Small engine types exhibit
  • Lv 2 Interior engine parts exhibit
  • Lv 2 Transmission exhibit
  • Lv 2 Other educational display
  • Lv 3 How to use diagnostic tools exhibit
  • Lv 3 How to tear down and reassemble a small engine exhibit
  • Lv 3 Educational display about emissions systems
  • Lv 3 Other educational display
  • Independent Study
• WOODWORKING
  • Lv 1 Sandpaper block
  • Lv 1 Letter or napkin holder
  • Lv 1 Picture frame
  • Lv 1 Poster showing woodworking tools or safety
  • Lv 1 Any other item made from plans
  • Lv 2 Toolbox
  • Lv 2 Bird house
  • Lv 2 Foot stool
  • Lv 2 Display showing how to cut angles
  • Lv 2 Any other item made from plans
  • Lv 3 Boomerang
  • Lv 3 Belt Buckle
  • Lv 3 Puzzle
  • Lv 3 Any other item made from plans
  • Lv 3 Other educational woodworking display
  • Lv 4 Wood vehicle
  • Lv 4 Tabletop hockey game
  • Lv 4 Step stool or chair
  • Lv 4 Any other item made from plans
  • Lv 4 Other educational woodworking display
  • Independent Study
• BICYCLE
  • Lv 1 Parts of a bike educational display
  • Lv 1 ABC bike check educational display
  • Lv 1 Traffic signs educational display
  • Lv 1 Safety display
  • Lv 1 Item you made for your bicycle
  • Lv 1 Any other item related to your bicycle
  • Independent study

• ENTOMOLOGY
  • Lv 1 First year collection of 25 insects
  • Lv 1 Second year collection of 30 insects (5 new)
  • Lv 1 Third year collection of 35 insects (5 new)
  • Lv 1 Exhibit or poster showing equipment used for collection and mounting
  • Lv 1 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 2 First year collection of 50 insects
  • Lv 2 Second year collection of 60 insects (10 new)
  • Lv 2 Third year collection of 70 insects (10 new)
  • Lv 2 Exhibit or poster showing equipment used for collection and mounting
  • Lv 2 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 3 First year collection of 85 insects
  • Lv 3 Second year collection of 120 insects
  • Lv 3 Third year collection of 155 insects
  • Lv 3 Exhibit or poster showing equipment used for collecting and mounting
  • Lv 3 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Independent study
• FORESTRY
  • Lv 1 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 2 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 3 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Independent study
• OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
  • Lv 1 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 2 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Lv 3 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Independent study
• SHOOTING SPORTS
  • Archery - bow equipment educational display
  • Archery - propery archery techniques educational display
  • Archery - poster or drawing demonstrating safety
  • Archery - project notebook
  • Archery - Any other item
  • Pistol - shooting positions educational display
  • Pistol - poster or drawing demonstrating safety
  • Pistol - educational display showcasing accessories
  • Pistol - project notebook
  • Pistol - any other item
  • Rifle - shooting positions educational display
  • Rifle - poster or drawing demonstrating safety
  • Rifle - educational display showcasing accessories
  • Rifle - project notebook
  • Rifle - any other item
  • Shotgun - shooting positions educational display
  • Shotgun - poster or drawing demonstrating safety
  • Shotgun - educational display showcasing accessories
  • Shotgun - project notebook
  • Shotgun - any other item
  • Western Heritage - ammunitions of the old west
  • Western Heritage - clothing of the old west
  • Western Heritage - Characters of the old west
  • Western Heritage - History of the six gun
  • Western Heritage - History of the rifle
  • Western Heritage - History of the shotgun
  • Western Heritage - independent study
• SPORT FISHING
  • Lv 1, 2, 3 educational poster
  • Lv 1, 2, 3 educational display
  • Lv 1, 2, 3 any other item
  • Lv 1, 2,3 Independent study
• WILDLIFE
  • Lv 1, 2, 3 educational poster
  • Lv 1, 2, 3 educational display
  • Lv 1, 2, 3 any other item
  • Lv 1, 2,3 Independent study
• WIND ENERGY
  • Power of the Wind Engineering notebook
  • Power of the Wind educational poster
  • Power of the Wind educational display
  • Power of the Wind any other item
  • Independent Study

• CHILD DEVELOPMENT
  • Lv 1 Blooming bags
  • Lv 1 Learning box
  • Lv 1 Story masks
  • Lv 1 Educational poster
  • Lv 1 Educational display
  • Lv 1 Any other item
  • Lv 2 My Plan for Me poster
  • Lv 2 toy chart poster
  • Lv 2 Circle of Friends poster
  • Lv 2 Fringed Flyer
  • Lv 2 Any other item
  • Lv 3 ABC Career game
  • Lv 3 Educational poster
  • Lv 3 Community profile display
  • Lv 3 Any other item
• BABYSITTING
  • Babysitting Magic bag
  • Safety poster / first aid kit
  • Poster - child development stages
  • Poster - child nutrition
  • Poster - entertainment
  • Any other item
  • Independent study
• FAMILY ADVENTURES
  • Cooking Together poster
  • Family story journal
  • Family Fun Time display
  • Family photo stories
  • Educational poster
  • Educational display
  • Any other item
  • Independent study
• HOME ENVIRONMENT
  • Lv 1, 2,3,4 Unlike item related to project skills
• SEWING & TEXTILES
  • Lv 1 Stitch a card
  • Lv 1 Sewing tool kit
  • Lv 1 Simple gathered skirt
  • Lv 1 Hair scrunchie
  • Lv 1 Item made from polar fleece
  • Lv 1 Tote bag
  • Lv 1 Any other constructed item
  • Lv 2 Patchwork pillow
  • Lv 2 Simple pants
  • Lv 2 Any other constructed item
  • Lv 3 up to 6 unlike articles incorporating skills from project level
  • Lv 4 up to 6 unlike articles incorporating skills from project level
  • Lv 5 up to 6 unlike articles incorporating skills from project level
  • Recycling - make a new garment from an old one
  • Recycling - patchwork garment
  • Recycling - any other item
  • Sewing for Others - child's garment
  • Sewing for Others - sewing for disabled (i.e carryall bag)
  • Sewing for Others - sewing for elderly (i.e. easy on & off garment)
  • Sewing for Others - any other item
  • Wool product - suit
  • Wool product - Dress/Formal
  • Wool product - original item
  • Wool product - vest, jacket, coat
  • Wool product - Sporty item
  • Sewing independent study
  • Knitting Beginner - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Knitting Intermediate - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Knitting Advanced - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Crochet Beginner - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Crochet Intermediate - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Crochet Advanced - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Embroidery Beginner - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Embroidery Intermediate - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Embroidery Advanced - Unlike item related to project skills
  • Quilting/Patchwork/Applique Beginner - unlike item related to project skills
  • Quilting/Patchwork/Applique Intermediate- unlike item related to project skills
  • Quilting/Patchwork/Applique Advanced - unlike item related to project skills

• CROP SCIENCE
  • Lv 1,2,3,4 Unlike item related to project skills
• GARDENING
  • Lv 1, 2,3 Garden plan
  • Lv 1,2,3 Container Garden
  • Lv 1,2,3 Seed germination display
  • Lv 1,2,3 Plant experiment
  • Lv 1,2,3 Air layering
  • Lv 1,2,3 Hydroponic project
  • Lv 1,2,3 Plant a terrarium
  • Lv 1,2,3 Compost Magic
  • Lv 1,2,3 Soil sampling and testing
  • Lv 1,2,3 Annual flower
  • Lv 1,2,3 Perennial flower
  • Lv 1,2,3 Any herb
  • Lv 1,2,3 Pest display
  • Lv 1,2,3 Flower arrangement display
  • Lv 1,2,3 Vegetable grown in a container
  • Lv 1,2,3 Any vegetable
  • Lv 1,2,3 Any other item related to project skills

Vegetables must be clean and displayed neatly on a 6" paper plate in a plastic bag if possible.  Exhibits will be judged for uniformity, variety, characteristics, freedom from disease, insects and injury, as well as knowledge of the member being interviewed.  Following judging, one vegetable specimen will be left for display and the rest may be taken home. Exhibitors must use only flowers, fruits and vegetables grown in their own garden.

• RANGE SCIENCE MANAGEMENT
  • Intro to Range Management poster showing the stages of succession
  • Intro to Range Management poster illustrating the water cycle
  • Intro to Range Management educational display related to what you learned about project activities
  • Intro to Range Management educational display related to what you learned about different plants & animals that live on rangelands
  • Intro to Range Management educational display showing different uses of rangelands or the web of life on rangelands
  • Intro to Range Management profile of a rancher or other range user
  • Intro to Range Management other unlike exhibit
  • Lv 1 Educational display showing the 3 main kinds of land in Montana and kind of life/activity each supports
  • Lv 1 Educational display showing the 4 major kinds of plants and how they differ from each other
  • Lv 1 Combination project Manual of Plant Anatomy My Reference book
  • Lv 1 Other exhibit related to the 4-H Range Project lv 1
  • Lv 2,3,4,5 Unlike item related to project skills
  • Independent study
• WEED SCIENCE
  • Lv 1 Wooden plant press, standard 12"x18" size
  • Lv 1 Collection of 7 annual weeds, 3 perennial and 2 biennial weeds pressed and identified
  • Lv 1 Any other exhibit related to the project
  • Lv 2,3,4 Up to 6 unlike items that incorporate project skills related to the Weed Science level
  • Independent study

• COMMUNICATIONS
  • Lv 1 Comic strip you created
  • Lv 1 Copy of survey you created
  • Lv 1 Code you created
  • Lv 1 Jingle you created
  • Lv 1 Any other unlike item related to level
  • Lv 1,2,3 Any other exhibit related to Communications project
  • Independent study
• COWBOY POETRY
  • Poster showing what you learned about Cowboy Poetry
  • Display of at least 3 original poems written during the current 4-H year
  • Educational display related to what you learned about rhyme schemes or meter
  • Educational display about classic Cowboy Poets
  • Educational display about western culture or history
  • Display of Cowboy Poetry examples found in your local library
  • Photo story of your participation in a Cowboy Poetry gathering
  • Photo story showing you teaching others to write and recite original poetry
  • Educational Display related to what you learned
• LEATHERCRAFT
  • Lv 1 Up to 6 unlike items related to Leathercraft Lv 1
  • Lv 2-10 Up to 6 unlike items that incorporate Leathercraft skills related to the level
  • Independent study
• PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Lv 1 Poster showing parts of camera
  • Lv 1 Keep it Steady, Keep it Level display with 6 photos
  • Lv 1 Light Makes a Difference display (up to 6 photos labeled with date, time, weather
  • Lv 1 Fun with Shadows (5 photos)
  • Lv 1 Directing the Light display (3 photos) front, back and side lighting
  • Lv 1 Flash for More Light (3 photos)
  • Lv 1 What Do You See? (5 photos)
  • Lv 1 Photograph with Your Feet (3 photos at different distances)
  • Lv 1 What's the Point (3 photos showing focal points)
  • Lv 1 Birds or Bugs Eye View (4 photos)
  • Lv 1 Hat Tricks & Magic (4 photos)
  • Lv 1 Photo Story (3-5 photos)
  • Lv 1 Black & White (3-5 photos)
  • Lv 1 Best 4x6 matted
  • Lv 1 Best 8x10 matted
  • Lv 2 You Take Control (up to 6 photos showing different aperture settings)
  • Lv 2 What's in Focus (6 photos comparing depth of field)
  • Lv 2 Low Light Challenges (up to 4 photos)
  • Lv 2 Lighting the Mood (4 photos with hard & soft light)
  • Lv 2 The Shadows Story (up to 4 silhouettes)
  • Lv 2 Lighting in a Flash (up to 4 photos)
  • Lv 2 The Rule of Thirds - 3 photos close up, medium & long shot, describing each focal point with Rule of Thirds
  • Lv 2 Golden Photos - 3 photos golden triangle, golden rectangle & other
  • Lv 2 Building a Photo 3-5 photos of same subject from different points of view
  • Lv 2 The Space Tells a Story - 1 photo showing good use of positive & negative space
  • Lv 2 Capture a Candid Photo (3-4 photos)
  • Lv 2 Freeze the Moment - 2 photos from 2 shutter speeds
  • Lv 2 Planning the Action - 1 planning & 1 blurring motion photo
  • Lv 2 Bits & Pieces (up to 6 photos)
  • Lv 2 Best 5x7 matted
  • Lv 2 Best 8x10 matted
  • Lv 3 Selecting the Lens - up to 4 photos wide angle & telephoto
  • Lv 3 Special Effects - 3 photos with different filters
  • Lv 3 Exposed to Light - 3 photos in bright light
  • Lv 3 Flashy Photos - 2 photos with added light
  • Lv 3 Out In the Light - up to 4 photos without flash
  • Lv 3 Reflections (2 photos)
  • Lv 3 Through the Lens - 4 photos with drawing to show lines, angles or frames
  • Lv 3 Harmony or Discord - 4 photos that break rules of composition
  • Lv 3 Still Life Photography - 2 series (themes) of 3 photos
  • Lv 3 Say Cheese - 2 formal & 2 informal portraits
  • Lv 3 Mastering Composition - 4 photos, one from each collection
  • Lv 3 Expressing Through Color - 3 photos that illustrate monochrome, constrating and complementary color techniques
  • Lv 3 Details, Details! 3-5 photos highlighting details
  • Lv 3 Pictures with a Purpose - up to 6 photos in a brochure format
  • Lv 3 How did They Get That Picture? Up to 6 photos take with specialized equipment
  • Lv 3 Best 5x7 matted
  • Lv 3 Best 8x10 matted
  • Lv 4 Short 1-2 minute film
  • Lv 4 Long 5 minute film
  • Lv 4 Public Service Announcement
  • Lv 4 Storyboard and/or script for film production
  • Lv 4 Podcasts or video created
  • Lv 4 Research on topic of film creation
  • Lv 4 Filmed interview on specific topic
  • Lv 4 Any other unlike item related to project
  • Independent study
• SCRAPBOOKING
  • Display showing research of scrapbook materials and ideas
  • Display of tools and supplies for scrapbooking
  • Exhibit showing how cropping enhances photos for scrapbooking
  • Exhibit displaying properly mounted photos
  • Exhibit related to choosing photos to preserve
  • Scrapbook page(s) showing creatively mounted photos
  • Scrapbook page(s) showing use of embellishments
  • Scrapbook page(s) showing journaling
  • Scrapbook page(s) showing background techniques or treatments
  • Research display of 3 different companies for digital scrapbooking
  • Digital scrapbook with central theme
  • Digital scrapbook
  • Scrapbook with a central theme
  • Craft made based on scrapbook techniques
  • Framed scrapbook page
  • Any other item
  • Independent Study
• THEATRE ARTS
  • Lv 1 Display of tongue twister you made up
  • Lv 1 Scene you wrote with directions indicating tone of voice
  • Lv 1 Script you wrote with flashback scenes
  • Lv 1 Photos of the clown character you created
  • Lv 1 Picture story created for a script
  • Lv 1 Series of stage pictures for a story
  • Lv 1 Critic's review of a musical you created
  • Lv 1 Any other unlike item related to Lv 1
  • Lv 2 Sock puppet you made
  • Lv 2 Rod puppet you made
  • Lv 2 Everyday found object puppet
  • Lv 2 Puppet character you built
  • Lv 2 Puppet stage you built
  • Lv 2 Any other unlike item related to Lv 2
  • Lv 3 Costume you designed
  • Lv 3 Photos of a set you designed and built
  • Lv 3 Color wheel you designed
  • Lv 3 Play prompt book you created
  • Lv 3 Any other unlike item related to Lv 3
  • Independent Study
• VISUAL ARTS
  • Lv 1 Article made in cutting & pasting
  • Lv 1 Article made in drawing
  • Lv 1 Article mde in painting
  • Lv 1 Article made in sculpting
  • Lv 1 Article made in printing
  • Lv 1 Article made in fiber
  • Lv 1 Article made in 3-D construction
  • Lv 1 Any other unlike item related to project
  • Lv 2 Sketchbook or work in project
  • Lv 2 Colored pencil drawing
  • Lv 2 Pen & ink drawing
  • Lv 2 Natural dye creation
  • Lv 2 Sculpture or mask
  • Lv 2 Carving
  • Lv 2 Mobile
  • Lv 2 Any other article
  • Lv 3 Portfolio of work in project
  • Lv 3 Acrylic painting
  • Lv 3 Watercolor painting
  • Lv 3 Print
  • Lv 3 Portfolio of examples of good and poor design
  • Lv 3 Painting
  • Lv 3 any other article
• POSTERS - One standard sized poster board
  • Health
  • Safety
  • Conservation
  • Citizenship
  • 4-H Story
  • 4-H Scrapbook
  • Posters used for Demonstration Day
  • Any other poster