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2026 North Dakota State Fair 4-H Leader Showmanship Event

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Add to Calendar 2026-07-24 18:00:00 2026-07-24 19:00:00 2026 North Dakota State Fair 4-H Leader Showmanship Event The 6th annual North Dakota State Fair 4-H Leader Showmanship Event may just be the most star-studded yet.On Friday, July 24, North Dakota 4-H will bring together 24 youth showmen and 24 adult leaders to battle it out in this unique event.Following a reception, youth will have just 60 minutes to give leaders a crash course on the ins and outs of livestock showing before they are put to the test to see which leader can claim the title of grand champion. The event is sure to be exciting for youth and leaders, with notable participants including U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong, former NDSU Presidents Dean L. Bresciani and David Cook, and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. Show Schedule:4:30 p.m. – Youth orientation and event preparation4:45 p.m. – Leaders paired with youth for instruction and mentoring5:30 p.m. – Show preparation and lineup; parents assist with holding animals5:45 p.m. – Grand entry, National Anthem, and 4-H Pledge6:00 p.m. – Showmanship contest begins6:30 p.m. – Awards presentation6:45 p.m. – Photos and recognition All Seasons Arena (Arena 1) at the North Dakota State Fair NDSU Agriculture no-reply@ndsu.edu America/Chicago public
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All Seasons Arena (Arena 1) at the North Dakota State Fair
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The 6th annual North Dakota State Fair 4-H Leader Showmanship Event may just be the most star-studded yet.

On Friday, July 24, North Dakota 4-H will bring together 24 youth showmen and 24 adult leaders to battle it out in this unique event.

Following a reception, youth will have just 60 minutes to give leaders a crash course on the ins and outs of livestock showing before they are put to the test to see which leader can claim the title of grand champion. The event is sure to be exciting for youth and leaders, with notable participants including U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong, former NDSU Presidents Dean L. Bresciani and David Cook, and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring.

Show Schedule:
4:30 p.m. – Youth orientation and event preparation
4:45 p.m. – Leaders paired with youth for instruction and mentoring
5:30 p.m. – Show preparation and lineup; parents assist with holding animals
5:45 p.m. – Grand entry, National Anthem, and 4-H Pledge
6:00 p.m. – Showmanship contest begins
6:30 p.m. – Awards presentation
6:45 p.m. – Photos and recognition
Contact Information

Contact Information

Samantha Lahman
samantha.lahman@ndsu.edu
701-231-6658

Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.