06/05/2026
2026 Maryland State Fair Youth Workers - Applications OPEN!
The Maryland State Fair is seeking youth, ages 14-18, to work at the Maryland State Fair in the following buildings/exhibits: 4-H/FFA Home Arts Building, U-Learn Barn, and U-Learn Farm.
Available positions include:
4-H/FFA Home Arts Building: This is the main 4-H/FFA Exhibit Hall where non-animal exhibits are on display for the public to view. Youth workers will assist with the receipt, placement, care and release of exhibits, and general upkeep of the building. There will be extensive interaction with the public; youth workers will be required to advocate for 4-H/FFA and lead youth activity stations.
U-Learn Barn: This educational exhibit will connect animals and agriculture to food & fiber consumers can purchase at the grocery store. Youth workers will assist with the care and feeding of the animals on exhibit as well as the general upkeep of the facility. There will be extensive interaction with the public and animals, youth workers will be required to advocate for 4-H/FFA and agriculture and lead youth activity stations.
U-Learn Farm: This is an educational space where the public can learn about and explore agriculture in Maryland. Youth workers will assist with the activity stations, and general upkeep of the facility. There will be extensive interaction with the public; youth workers will be required to advocate for 4-H/FFA and agriculture and lead youth activity stations.
The Job Description and link to the Qualtrics Application Form can be found at the bottom of the Maryland 4-H/Get Involved/Maryland State Fair page of the 4-H website at: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/4-h-youth-development/get-involved/maryland-state-fair. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interested youth may apply at: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_7Vyv85DHidPRd2e
FOR Maryland 4-H Faculty/Staff: Qualtrics, upon receiving an application from a youth/youth family, will automatically send an email to the county/city 4-H Program educator(s) or staff with a link to fill out a reference survey, so please keep an eye out for those!
Application form for the 2026 Maryland State Fair 4-H Youth Worker position. For more information, please refer to the Maryland 4-H website.
