Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show 2024

Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show Welcomes the Public July 21-26th

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI

Visit the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds July 21-July 26 for the 2024 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show. This family-friendly, no-cost public event showcases 4-H Youth Development and the interesting opportunities available to Washtenaw County youth. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills through club involvement and projects such as crafts, food preparation, collections, horses, archery, or livestock. This annual event allows over 300 youth from across the county to showcase their learning and hard work from the last year.

The show kicks off on Sunday, July 21 at 10 a.m., with our youngest horse participants. Tuesday, July 23, all projects including “still” non-animal projects and animals, will be on display. Stop in Building A, the large red building, to get a map and schedule when you arrive.

Throughout the week you can bid on Entrepreneurship Silent Auction of youth-made craft items. Silent auction items are on display and open for bids July 22-July 25. Silent Auction proceeds go to the selling 4-H member. The entrepreneurship project prepares our future entrepreneurs for the business world by helping them develop skills in product development, marketing, finance, etc.

The public is also invited to the Activity Tent outside of Building A on Thursday from 9 a.m. - noon for hands-on, take-home craft activities hosted by 4-H members for youth of all ages.

Livestock and small animals are auctioned Thursday evening at 6:30 pm, July 25 under the open pavilion/Building B. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Buyers can arrive starting at 5pm for a free Buyers’ Dinner, as well as to learn the auction process. Staff and volunteers on-site will assist any new buyers with step-by-step details and give you all the information you need regarding how we handle the post-auction animal processing for you. This auction is the culmination of a year-long project for 4-H’ers who have raised market animals. This is your opportunity to invest in the future of Washtenaw County’s young people, plus purchase top quality meats for your freezer or animals that can be resold at local livestock yards.

The 4-H Youth Show is located at the barrier free Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road between Ann Arbor and Saline. The gates open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. each day of the show. All animal exhibits will be on display by Tuesday afternoon. Admission and parking are free to the grounds and all events. Additional questions may be directed to the Washtenaw County MSU Extension Office at 734-997-1678.