State Fair of Texas
Non-Livestock Contests
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LYNN COUNTY 4-H
Dallas, Texas
September 25-October 18, 2026
REGISTRATION
YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H TO SIGN UP! PLEASE ENROLL ASAP!
ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2026-27 YEAR OPENS ON AUGUST 15TH. 3RD GRADERS MUST WAIT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1.
Link will be posted as soon as it is available.
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Please remember that you are responsible for contest fees. This is NOT one covered by Adult Leaders.
You also must be enrolled in 4-H at least one week BEFORE the contest date.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 11:59 PM.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Monday, August 10, 2026 -- DUE: Registration, 11:59 PM
Wednesday, September 9. 2026 -- Archery
Friday, September 25, 2026 -- Ag Product ID
Saturday, September 26, 2026 -- Range & Pasture ID
Sunday, September 27, 2026 -- Meat Science Skill-a-Thon
Monday, September 28. 2026 -- Food Challenge
Wednesday, September 30 , 2026 -- Wildlife
Saturday, October 3, 2026 -- Swine Skill-a-Thon
Monday, October 5, 2026 -- Livestock Judging
Thursday, October 8. 2026 -- Vet Science
Friday, October 9, 2026 -- Beef Skill-a-Thon
Saturday, October 10, 2026 -- Dairy Judging
Monday, October 12, 2026 -- Ag Robotics
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -- Job Interview
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -- Ag Mechanics
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 -- Ag Public Speaking
Thursday, October 15, 2026 -- Ag Science Quiz Bowl
Saturday, October 17, 2026 -- Sheep Skill-a-Thon
Sunday, October 18, 2026 -- Wool Judging
GENERAL INFORMATION
Daily Admission Tickets--not available to purchase yet
Parking information will be released closer to opening day
There may be complimentary passes for team members and coaches. Kaci will distribute those when they become available. We cannot guarantee enough passes to cover your entire family -- we take what we are sent!
Hotel accommodations are on your own
For contests not listed on this page, please refer to the 2026 Exhibitor Handbook for all information.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Fairgrounds Map -- coming soon
State Fair of Texas Visitors Guide -- coming soon
AG ROBOTICS
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center
State Fair of Texas
925 S. Haskell
Dallas, Texas 75223
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SCHEDULE
7:30 AM -- Check-In & Orientation
9:00-10:30 AM -- Build Time
10:30 AM -- Prelims Begin
Lunch will be served for finalists after prelims
Finals will be after lunch
Awards will be held after finals.
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Junior -- Grades 3-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
Teams of 3-4
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COST
$65 per team
Because this is an invitational contest, the Lynn County Adult Leaders Association does NOT cover entry fees, regardless of raffle ticket sales.
Each 4-H'er is responsible for paying entry and travel fees.
Entries will not be processed and sent to the State Fair without payment.
You will be emailed an invoice. Payment options include:
Cash or check
Venmo @lynncounty4-h
Pay by credit/debit card (will incur an additional 4% processing fee)
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RULES OF PLAY
This contest uses the Texas 4-H Ag Robotics Rules of Play.
The 2025-26 Rules of Play will be released no later than one week prior to the opening date of the fair.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than July 28, 2025.
The Extension Office will be submitting an excused absence notification to the schools.
Each contestant must be passing their classes and in good standing with their school. Grades will be verified prior to contest.
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RESOURCES
State Fair of Texas Ag Robotics Rules
State Fair of Texas Exhibitor Handbook
Texas 4-H Ag Robotics Page
FOOD CHALLENGE
Monday, September 29, 2025
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center
State Fair of Texas
1403 Washington Street
Dallas, Texas 75210
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SCHEDULE
8:00 AM -- Check-In
Following Check-In -- Contest Starts
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Junior -- Grades 3-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
Teams of 3-4
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COST
$80 per team
Because this is an invitational contest, the Lynn County Adult Leaders Association does NOT cover entry fees, regardless of raffle ticket sales.
Each 4-H'er is responsible for paying entry and travel fees.
Entries will not be processed and sent to the State Fair without payment.
You will be emailed an invoice. Payment options include:
Cash or check
Venmo @lynncounty4-h
Pay by credit/debit card (will incur an additional 4% processing fee)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than July 28, 2025.
The Extension Office will be submitting an excused absence notification to the schools.
Each contestant must be passing their classes and in good standing with their school. Grades will be verified prior to contest.
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RESOURCES
State Fair of Texas Food Challenge Rules
State Fair of Texas Exhibitor Handbook
Texas 4-H Ag Food & Nutrition Page
Lynn County 4-H Food Challenge Toolbox Page
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center
State Fair of Texas
1403 Washington Street
Dallas, Texas 75210
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SCHEDULE
will update when it is released
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AGE GROUPS
Junior -- Grades 3-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$45 per team
Because this is an invitational contest, the Lynn County Adult Leaders Association does NOT cover entry fees, regardless of raffle ticket sales.
Each 4-H'er is responsible for paying entry and travel fees.
Entries will not be processed and sent to the State Fair without payment.
You will be emailed an invoice. Payment options include:
Cash or check
Venmo @lynncounty4-h
Pay by credit/debit card (will incur an additional 4% processing fee)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please refer to the State Fair of Texas Public Speaking Rules for category descriptions.
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than July 28, 2025.
The Extension Office will be submitting an excused absence notification to the schools.
Each contestant must be passing their classes and in good standing with their school. Grades will be verified prior to contest.
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RESOURCES
State Fair of Texas Public Speaking Rules
State Fair of Texas Exhibitor Handbook
FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Kaci Scott, Lynn CEA-Family & Community Health
kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu
806.561.4562 | 806.773.9401 (cell)
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