Stafford County Fairbook

There are quite a few changes this year to follow State Fair guidelines, please be sure to check for changes!

SFCO FAIRBOOK

SFCO Concessions Sign up

Please read before signing up!

1) Please make sure that your shoes and clothes are clean (no manure, please!).

2) All hair should be tied back before entering the concession stand serving area.

3) Please refrain from eating during your shift.

4) Please do not take concession stand food/drinks.

5) Please wash hands throughly every time you enter the stand, and as needed during your shift.

6) Please arrive on time and stay until your time is finished.

7) All 4-Hers and parents should sign up for at least 1 shift.

8) If the 4-Her is 12 year of age or under, we ask that the parent signs up for the same shift time as the child

9) 4-Hers that are 16 and over can sign up for an adult or youth space (but still need to have their parent sign up for a shift).

10) Please do not edit the spreadsheet... sign up for open (red-colored) spaces.

SFCO Concessions Google link Sign Up

New Stafford County Fair Changes

• Honey exhibits can now be sold at the premium auction under the same rules as egg exhibits, per SFCO fairboard. Honey exhibits do not require a grand or reserve grand ribbon to be eligible.
• When submitting honey, it must be in a 12-ounce pint jar. The 4-H member must be enrolled in the Foods & Nutrition project and meet all Premium Auction requirements. This change was made after the fairbooks were printed, so it will not be listed there.
• There is no Kansas State Fair 4-H honey exhibit; only open class. To take honey to the State Fair, review the Open Class Honey Entry Rules.
• These rules apply only to the 2026 Stafford County Fair. The category will be reviewed again next year.
• Sunday afternoon Dog Show at 3:00 pm, all judging will take place on this day with no Dog Show during fair week
• Monday evening 4-H Static Exhibit Check-In from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
• Wednesday evening Public Fashion Revue at 5:00 pm at the fairgrounds
• Just judging will take place on June 30th at the Extension office
• 2 Beef Carcass Shows
• Youth will only receive top ribbon and receive stickers on entry cards 
• Only 150 Purple ribbons to be awarded, Junior Exhibitors will receive purple ribbons and intermediate/Senior Exhibitors will receive stickers. If Intermediate or Senior would like to receive a ribbon you may ask for your ribbons through the extension office.
• Livestock participants will receive 2 bags of shavings per pen for the week at no cost, any additional shavings will be purchased through fairboard only, if desired more shavings. Contact Joanna for payment!
• Fun Fair Activities:
• Water Kickball
• Volleyball
• 4-H Member BBQ Cook Off

EDCO CONCESSIONS SIGN UP INFORMATION

Please review the google sheet and sign up for shifts and to bring desserts for fair concessions.

Here are the 4-H Club Concession Stand Adult Volunteers and your club’s assigned dates for the fair:

• Trenton Workers - Marilyn Butler, Wednesday, July 8
• Lewis - Brooke Roberts, Thursday, July 9
• Northern Star - Lynette Anderson, Friday, July 10

Dessert Expectations:

• Each family needs to sign up for at least one dessert
• Each dessert must be homemade, not store-bought
• Desserts must be at the Concession Stand no later than 9:00 am on the day that it is meant to be sold
• Bar cookies, Brownies, etc. are to be UNCUT
• Cream pies are asked to be made the night before they are sold and need to be completely set up.
• Cakes are not to be sheetcakes, but instead thicker 9 x 13 pan pieces.

If you have trouble signing up, please contact the office and we will put you down!

Edwards County Concession & Dessert Sign up Link

Baking Pies class

Duo class! Learn how to make and roll out a pie while supporting the concession stand, as all baked pies will benefit the EDCO concession stand.

Google Sign-Up link

Communication Opportunities at the State Fair

and 2026 Public Speaking Topic

Remember that 4-H Members ages 9 and older who participated in 4-H Day and received a Purple or top blue ribbons can take their project talks, demonstrations, and illustrated talks to the Kansas State Fair. Poetry entries can also be entered.

Public Speaking entries can come to the State Fair; however, regardless of the topic used locally, all contestants at the State Fair will use the same topic: "How has your journey in 4-H contributed to being Beyond Ready for current challenges and future goals?" More information can be found in the 2026 State Fair Book.

EDCO 4-H YAC Trip Scheduled

Join us for a fun trip to Boot Hill Museum and Long Branch Lagoon in Dodge City on July 21st. This trip is for children who have completed 5th grade or under. It's just $15 per person.

RSVP by July 16th. Submit the form to the office. Don't miss out on the adventure!