Dutchess County 4-H

08/30/2026

Here we are Dutchess 4-Hers! It's Sunday, August 30th, and the last day of the Dutchess County Fair! We're sad to see it go, but we've got one more day left to celebrate! Today is Green Day for 4-H Spirit Week at the Fair! Wear as much green as you can! Your Sunday 4-H Schedule is below:
7:30AM-9AM- Breakfast in the 4-H Cafe
10AM- 4-H Flag Brigade
12PM- 4-H Elite Showmanship Contest
4PM-7PM-4-H Fair Premium Pickup
5PM-4-H Exhibit Hall Pickup, Livestock begin releasing
Thank you to everyone who has shared our 4-H events with us this week!

08/29/2026

It's a beautfiul Saturday morning in Rhinebeck for Dutchess 4-H! We're almost through our 2026 year and going strong with our daily 4-H schedules at the fair. Remember today is "4-H Tie Dye Saturday!" Wear your 2026 4-H Fair shirts that you tie-dyed on Sunday and Monday! Here is your 4-H schedule below:
7:30AM-4-H Cafe
10AM-Flag Brigade, 4-H Model Horse Show
4PM-Youth Livestock Sale
4-H Barn Bash following conclusion of Youth Livestock Sale!

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

What a nice feature from The Daily Catch about 4-H volunteer Phyllis Menzenski! Phyllis coordinates the arduous task of displaying all of the indoor 4-H exhibits with support from our teen helpers. You're the best, Phyllis! 🍀 Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County

Each year, Phyllis Menzenski bestows funds from her own wallet to recognize kids who’ve created ingenious crafts or educational displays.

08/28/2026

Gooooood Morning Dutchess 4-H! We've got Friday schedules on the mind at the Dutchess County Fair! Don't forget that today is Favorite Animal Friday for 4-H Spirit Week so pick your outfit inspired by your favorite livestock species (or breed association shirt!).
Your daily 4-H Schedule is listed below:
7:30AM-9AM-4-H Cafe
9AM- 4-H Dairy Goat Show
5PM- 4-H Mannequin Modeling
6PM- 4-H Family Pasta Dinner!

08/27/2026

Good Morning Dutchess 4-H! It's time for our daily 4-H schedule at the 180th Dutchess County Fair. Today is Throwback Thursday for 4-H Spirit Week! Wear your old fair shirts, old show shirts, you name it! Today is also Think Differently Day at the Fair! Here is our schedule for Thursday, August 27th:
7:30AM-9AM-4-H Cafe
9:30AM-Flourishing Farmers Meet & Greet
10AM-4-H Flag Brigade, 4-H Canine Grooming, Handling, & Obedience
1PM-4-H Meat Goat Show
5PM-4-H Beef Steer & Heifer Show
8PM-4-H MOVIE NIGHT! After much debate, your 4-H Team narrowed movie choices down to three! The winner is.....Wallace & Gromit and the Curse of the Were-Rabbit! There may be a rain delay TBD

08/26/2026

It's another Rhinebeck Good Morning Dutchess County 4-H! It's time for the Wednesday 4-H Fair Schedule at the Dutchess County Fair. DON'T FORGET IT'S 4-H SPIRIT DAY: Western Wednesday! Saddle up cowpokes and strut your stuff at the fair!
7:30AM-9AM-4-H Cafe Breakfast (4-H Cafe)
9:30AM-4-H Rabbit/Cavy Breed Show (Barn 26)
10AM - 4-H Sheep Show
5PM-4-H Beef Cattle Showmanship (Main Arena)
6PM-4-H Fashion Show (Canine Tent)
7PM-4-H Exhibit Awards Ceremony (4-H Cafe)

08/25/2026

Good Morning Dutchess County 4-H! It's Opening Day at the Dutchess County Fair! Here is our 4-H Schedule for Tuesday, August 25th:
7:30-9AM-4-H Cafe Breakfast
9AM-4-H Rabbit/Cavy Show & 4-H Poultry Standard Show
10AM-4-H Dairy Cattle Show
4PM-4-H Hog Showmanship Show
4:30PM-4-H Canine Agility, Rally, and Costume Show

08/24/2026

Good Morning Dutchess 4-H! The 4-H Team will be posting the schedule of 4-H Events each morning this week at the Dutchess County Fair. Be sure to check back and let us know what you're doing at the fair today!
Monday 08/24/2026:
8AM Dairy Cattle in Place
12PM-4PM 4-H Teen Set-Up (Exhibit Hall)
2PM-7PM 4-H TIE DYE! (4-H Cafe)
3PM Market Hog Weigh-In
4PM-5PM 4-H Ticket/Wristband Pickup (Canine Tent)
5PM Goats in Place
5:30PM-7PM 4-H Livestock Skillathon (4-H Cafe Tent)

08/23/2026

Don't forget! Dutchess 4-Hers are tie dyeing their 2026 fair t-shirts from 3PM-6PM in the 4-H Cafe!