Jefferson County WA 4-H

10/09/2026

Upcoming workshop in Jefferson County - coordinated by WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program!

Building Fencing that Lasts: New Zealand-Style, High Tensile Fencing Join WSU Jefferson County Extension 4-H and WSU Regional Small Farms for this interactive fencing class. The class will take place…

09/23/2026

Way to go! We love seeing our neighbors from Clallam and Kitsap achieve!

🍀Washington State 4-H Horse Judging Results - Congratulations! 🐴

Congratulations to the 108 participants from 13 counties in the 2026 Washington State 4-H Horse Judging contest, which was held on September 12 at the State Fair.

Many, many thanks to all those who lend a hand to make this contest possible!!

Any questions about 4-H Equine program, please contact Kim at [email protected]

09/17/2026

We have two more equestrians representing Jefferson County at State Fair this week! Good luck Josie and Lucas!

09/10/2026

Go Hazel and Amado! Jefferson County has over 70 entries at State Fair this year - we are so proud of all our kids representing WSU Jefferson County Extension programs statewide!

The first of the Jefferson County State Team is dropped off at State Fair! Horseketeers very own Hazel is here for Senior Dressage. This was a big goal of hers this year, and we are so excited that she has made it!

08/06/2026

Supporting 4-H Famiies that have been impacted by the Wildfires in Spokane!

05/26/2026

Looks like the weather is going to be awesome for this weekend - hope to see you at the Spring Fair at Twin Vista Ranch this Saturday 5/30.

Join your local 4-H program members and leaders on WSU's farm on Marrowstone Island for an afternoon of fun, learning and ranch life!

05/13/2026

Anyone recognize this 4-H'er?

4H has been vital to the fairgrounds for decades! Do you recognize this prize winner? We'd love to know! (Photo from JCHS)

04/28/2026

JCFA is an organization full of Doers - Just like 4-H!

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🌟

Our volunteers are the heart of the Fairgrounds 💛 They bring passion, dedication, and a true spirit of community, helping create a space where people can gather, learn, and make lasting memories.

Meet one of the incredible people behind the scenes:

✨ Linda Noble
Role: Board of Directors: Treasurer; Fair Entries Superintendent & All-Around Fix-it Person 🔧

Why it matters:
“I wrote a song, sung to the tune of You Are My Sunshine, which I just learned to play on the ukulele.” 🎶

This is the Fairgrounds, the Jeffco Fairgrounds
It keeps me busy night and day
You’d never guess, folks, how much we’d miss it
If e’er the Fairgrounds went away.

The gutters all leak, the paint is peeling
The heat’s been busted since July
We’re underfunded and under-resourced
But here we are, we’re scraping by.

The other night, folks, as I lay sleeping,
I dreamt our tractor hadn’t died
When I awoke, folks, I was mistaken
So I scratched my head and sighed.

You are the Fairgrounds, the only Fairgrounds
You keep me laughing night and day
Unique and funky, rundown and clunky
Don’t ever take the Fairgrounds away. 💛

🍽️ Favorite fair food:
Veggie burgers 🥕🍔 and shaved ice ❄️

Because of volunteers like Linda, the Fairgrounds continues to grow, connect, and serve our community in meaningful ways 🌸

💛 Thank you for all the dedication, humor, and heart you bring, you are such an important part of what makes the Fairgrounds so special! ✨

04/21/2026

Laurie is an absolute rockstar 4-H Leader!

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🌟

Our volunteers are the heart of the Fairgrounds 💛 They bring passion, dedication, and a true spirit of community, helping create a space where people can gather, learn, and make lasting memories.

Meet one of the incredible people behind the scenes:

✨ Laurie Hampton
Role: I was the longtime Fairboard Secretary and have been involved with the Fair since 1993. I’ve served as the Cat Superintendent since 1995 🐱 and have also been part of the Community Garage Sale, Holiday Fair, and Expo since their beginnings. My role has been to help provide a safe, kind, and fun place for my cat 4-Hers—and all 4-Hers—to grow and qualify for the State 4-H Fair.

🌿 Why it matters:
“The fairgrounds, which has been in this location since 1911 (I think!), has been a gathering place for the entire county. It’s where you see people you don’t see the rest of the year—but you do see them at Fair! It’s also the place to come and see the amazing work and talents of our community, and to learn and share. And as ‘just’ grounds, they represent tradition, passion, hard work, determination, as well as gathering—whether outside or in a building.”

🍽️ Favorite fair food:
#1 Whatever is being served at the 4-H Concession Stand by the arena
#2 Coffee ☕
#3 Anything I can eat while walking back to my building

Because of volunteers like Laurie, the Fairgrounds continues to grow, connect, and serve our community in meaningful ways 🌸

💛 Thank you, Laurie, for your decades of dedication and care—you are such an important part of what makes the Fairgrounds so special! 🐾✨

04/17/2026

Even though Jefferson County doesn't have a Tractor Supply - our friends and neighbors in Kitsap and Clallam share with us. If you will be visiting make sure to let them know you support 4-H!

🌱 The Spring Paper Clover campaign is officially underway at Tractor Supply Co.! 🌱

From April 17–May 3, you can support local 4‑H youth by purchasing a Paper Clover at Tractor Supply Co.

For generations, 4‑H has helped young people build confidence, skills, and a sense of purpose through hands‑on learning and caring mentors. Today, that mission continues—preparing youth not just for what’s next, but for everything beyond it.

Every Paper Clover donation helps ensure more young people have access to the experiences that help them grow, lead, and thrive. 💚🍀

Stop by Tractor Supply Co. and help grow the future with 4‑H.