K-State Research and Extension

Johnson County Fair

July 30 to August 5, 2023
Gardner, Kansas

For more information about the fair visit www.jocokansasfair.com.

4-H Conference Judging Sign-ups are available HERE and will close on July 30 at 11:59 p.m.
(Click on the tab of the department you need a time slot for and select one of the listed times. If you are using a mobile device make ABSOLUTE sure that you have correctly selected the department from the options and press the GO button. Pay close attention to the DATE of judging for each department, as they are spread over a few different dates.)

An electronic version of the 2023 Johnson County Fair 4-H Book is available HERE. 

To view score cards and other information from State 4-H click Judging Standards. Not all departments at the fair use score cards but they are still a good guideline when working on fair projects.

Fair Clean Up

• Fairgrounds Clean Up/Set Up Schedule

Food Stand

• 2023 Food Stand Schedule
• 2023-2026 Food Stand Schedule Club Rotation

Project Auction / Livestock Auction

• 2023 Project Auction Flyer (to share with potential buyers)
• 2023 Project Auction Rules and Seller Form PDF | Word (due Thurs. by noon)
• Project Auction 101 Video (for 4-H’ers who want to participate)
• Promotion Video (to share with potential buyers)
• 10 Tips for a Better Buyer's Letter
• Sample Letter to Buyers

Barnyard Olympics

Project Resources

Astronomy Project

• • Telescope Exhibit Form and Score Sheet
  • Educational Exhibit Score Sheet

Cloverbuds

• • Cloverbud Judging Sign Up

Energy Management

• • Electric/Electronics data sheets

Fashion Revue

• • Fashion Revue Scorecard and Cost per Wear Forms

Foods Judging

• • 4-H Foods Entry Tips for Fair (Updated 04/2022)
  • Frosting & Filling Guidelines for the Johnson County Fair
    - K-State Research and Extension Food Safety of Frostings and Fillings
  • Food Labels
  • Food Preservation Labels - Small Label | Large Label

General/Banners

• • Rules with helpful tips, links and additional information

Livestock 

• • Livestock Tag Numbers and Weights
  • Poultry Testing Brochure
  • Backyard Biosecurity for Birds Brochure

Photography

• • Photo Display Instructions
  • Photo ID Form
  • Photo ID Labels

Public Presentations 

• • Public Presentations Schedule (Click on the tab that lists the class you need a time slot for and select one of the listed times.)

Rocket Judging

• • Rocket Exhibit Information Form

STEM - Ag Mechanics & Architectural Block Construction

• •  Ag Mechanics Exhibit Information Form
  •  ABC Exhibit Information Form

Technology & Computers

• • Technology Guide Book