2026 4H Fair Schedule
4-H Food Stand and Dairy Bar Hours:
Sunday, July 19
Food Stand Open to Public: After church night at the fair (pie, coffee, and water will be served for free will donation in support of 4-H State Exchange group)
Dairy Bar Open to Public: 6:30.-9 p.m.
Monday, July 20
Food Stand Open to Public: 11 a.m -6 p.m. (special lunch and dinner menu)
Dairy Bar Open to Public: 11 a.m.-6 p.m
4-H Livestock may begin arriving at Fairgrounds
4-H Horse Show
8 a.m. Horse Exhibitor meeting at outdoor arena bleachers (Horse ID check, get show order, numbers, ect.)
9 a.m. Cloverbud classes, Pleasure classes, Game classes, Drill Team performance
4-H General Project Judging (project entry day, closed to public) – 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at 4-H Exhibit Building
4-H Food Revue Judging (bring to the general project judging) – 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at 4-H Exhibit Building
Tuesday, July 21
Food Stand Open to Public: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. (grill closes at 8 p.m.)
Dairy Bar Open to Public: 11 a.m.-10 p.m
4-H Livestock Exhibit Entry and Arrival – All 4-H Animals must be in place by 12 p.m. (noon)
4-H Project Exhibit Building Open to Public – 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
4-H Poultry ID check, show-ring set up, and Judging – 8 a.m. Exhibitor meeting, banding, and ring set up at the show arena, 9 a.m. Judging
4-H Rabbit ID check and Judging – 11:30 a.m. Exhibitor meeting and animal ID checks at rabbit barn, 1 p.m. Judging
4-H Beef ID check and Weigh-in – 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
4-H Dairy ID check – 12 p.m.
4-H Meat and Dairy Goat ID check and Weigh-in – 1 p.m.
4-H Sheep ID check and Weigh-in – 1 p.m.
4-H Swine ID check and Weigh-in – 3 p.m.
Women of Today Parade, Main Street, Roseau – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22
Food Stand Open to Public: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. (grill closes at 8 p.m.)
Dairy Bar Open to Public: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
4-H Project Exhibit Building Open to Public – 9 a.m-9 p.m.
4-H Swine Show – 8 a.m. Exhibitor meeting at show arena, 8:30 a.m. Judging
4-H Sheep Show – 8 a.m. Exhibitor meeting at show arena, 10 a.m. Judging
4-H Goat (Meat and Market) Show – 8 a.m. Exhibitor meeting at show arena, 11:30 a.m. Judging
4-H Beef Show – 8 a.m. Exhibitor meeting at show arena, 1 p.m. Judging
Thursday, July 23
Food Stand Open to Public: 7 a.m -9 p.m. (grill closes at 8 p.m.)
Dairy Bar Open to Public: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
4-H Project Exhibit Building Open to Public – 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
4-H Livestock Demonstrations – 9 a.m. at show arena
4-H Dairy Show (Dairy Goat followed by Dairy Cow) – 10 a.m. Exhibitor meeting at show arena, 10:30 a.m. Judging
4-H Premier Showmanship – 12 p.m. (Exhibitor meeting at 9:30 a.m.)
STEAM Exploration Center Open to Public – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. north side of 4-H Exhibit Building
Friday, July 24
Food Stand Open to Public: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. (grill closes at 8 p.m.)
Dairy Bar Open to Public: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
4-H Project Exhibit Building Open to Public – 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
4-H Seniors and Last Year Members Recognition – 12:30 p.m. – will be recognized prior to the 4-H Blue Ribbon Market Livestock Auction in the barn show ring.
4-H Blue Ribbon Market Livestock Auction Buyer appreciation meal – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 4-H Food Stand
4-H Blue Ribbon Market Livestock Auction Sale – 1 p.m.
4-H Performing Arts on the Mini Stage – 3 p.m.
4-H Animals Release – 8 p.m.
4-H General Project Exhibit Release – 8 p.m.
Note: Members must pick up their Projects and State Fair registration packet(s) – 8-10 p.m. at the 4-H Exhibit Building Desk.
State Horse Registration Deadline – 8 p.m.
Note: Completed State Horse paperwork and payment must be returned by 10 p.m. at the 4-H Exhibit Building Desk to staff.
Families are invited to experience the 4-H S.T.E.A.M Exploration Center at the Roseau County Fair on Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Enjoy a full day of interactive science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities designed for all ages. Whether you’re a curious child or an eager lifelong learner, there’s something exciting to discover. Admission is FREE for families and all ages! Youth younger than grade 3 must be accompanied by an adult. You’ll find the Exploration Center along the north side of the 4-H Exhibit Building.
For more details on future Roseau County 4-H programming, visit our website: z.umn.edu/RoseauCounty4-H
2026 University of MN Extension Staff
Sandi Weiland and Kelsey Berger, Extension Educators, 4-H Youth Development
Stephanie Walsh-Olafson, UMN Extension/4-H Support
Katelyn Larson, 4-H Summer Coordinator
Hallee Magnusson and Bella Johnson, 4-H Summer Interns
Roseau County 4-H Board, Committee And Volunteer Coordinators
4-H Leader Council Executive Board
President Caleb Dvergsten, Vice President Toby Bryan, Secretary Abby Edberg, Treasurers Maddee Magnusson and Debbie Johnson, Adult mentors: Lisa Bergsnev, Katie Brobst, and Nick Ericksen
4-H Animal Science Project Development Committee
Youth members: Caleb Dvergsten, Wesley Ericksen, Jocelyn Waage, Jordyn Werk, and Maelee Christianson Adult mentors: Martyn Novacek, Jacob Bergsnev, and Katelyn Larson
4-H Animal Science Volunteer Coordinators
Horse – Robby Christianson
Poultry – Lew Wallace
Rabbit – Trish Waage
Swine – Jacob Bergsnev
Sheep – Torie Locken
Meat and Dairy Goat – Nathan Waage
Beef – Martyn Novacek
Dairy – Katelyn Larson
Fair Board Barn Superintendents: Robby Christianson and Thor Didrikson
