Tri-State Fair
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LYNN COUNTY 4-H
Amarillo, Texas
September 12-20, 2025
REGISTRATION
YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H TO SIGN UP! PLEASE ENROLL ASAP!
ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-26 YEAR OPENS ON AUGUST 15TH. 3RD GRADERS MUST WAIT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1.
Click here to enroll in 4-H.
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Please remember that you are responsible for contest fees. Because these are invitational contests, they are NOT covered by Adult Leaders.
Entries will not be processed until payment is made.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025 AT 11:59 PM.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Monday, August 11, 2025 -- DUE: Register at 11:59 PM.
Saturday, September 13, 2025 -- Range & Pasture ID Contest
Sunday, September 14, 2025 -- Consumer Decision Making Contest
Sunday, September 14, 2025 -- Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest
Monday, September 15, 2025 -- Food Challenge Contest
Monday, September 15, 2025 -- Archery Contest
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 -- Public Speaking Contest
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 -- Vet Science Skill-a-Thon Contest
Friday, September 19, 2025 -- Livestock Judging
ARCHERY
Monday, September 15, 2025
Bill Cody Arena
Tri-State Fairgrounds
3301 SE 10th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79104
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SCHEDULE
8:30-9:00 AM -- Check-In
9:00-9:30 AM -- All Bow Classes Orientation
9:30 AM -- Contest begins
Awards will be held after the contest.
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Junior -- Grades 3-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$55 per person
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 Tri-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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EQUIPMENT CLASSES
Recurve Bows
Compound Bows
NASP
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GENERAL INFORMATION
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than August 11.
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
Tri-State Fair Archery Rules
Tri-State Fair Youth Premium Book
CONSUMER DECISION MAKING
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Amarillo National Center
Tri-State Fairgrounds
3301 SE 10th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79104
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SCHEDULE
10:00 AM -- Check-In
11:00 AM -- Contest begins
Awards will be held after the contest.
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Junior -- Grades 3-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$25 per person or $85 per team
Juniors will be placings only -- no reasons.
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 Tri-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 August 11.
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
Tri-State Fair Consumer Decision Making Rules
Tri-State Fair Youth Premium Book
Texas 4-H CDM Contest Guide
FOOD CHALLENGE
Monday, September 15, 2025
Amarillo National Center
Tri-State Fairgrounds
3301 SE 10th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79104
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SCHEDULE
9:00 AM -- Check-In
10:00 AM -- Contest Begins
Awards will be held after the contest.
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Junior -- Grades 3-5
Intermediate -- Grades 6-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$85 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 Tri-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
Teams must have at least 3 and no more than 4 members.
If you have a team with members from different age divisions, then the team must compete in the division of the oldest team member.
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than August 11.
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
Tri-State Fair Food Challenge Rules
Tri-State Fair Youth Premium Book
Lynn County 4-H Food Challenge Tool Box Page
Texas 4-H Food & Nutrition Page
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
Friday, September 19, 2025
Amarillo National Center
Tri-State Fairgrounds
3301 SE 10th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79104
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SCHEDULE
8:00 AM -- Check-In
9:00 AM -- Contest begins.
Awards will be held after the contest.
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Junior -- Grades 3-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$25 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 Tri-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
Teams must have at least 3 and no more than 4 members.
The three highest scores will count as the team's score.
If you have a team with members from different age divisions, then the team must compete in the division of the oldest team member.
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than August 11.
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
Tri-State Fair Livestock Judging Rules
Tri-State Fair Youth Premium Book
LIVESTOCK QUIZ BOWL
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Amarillo National Center
Tri-State Fairgrounds
3301 SE 10th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79104
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SCHEDULE
2:30 PM -- Check-In
3:00 PM -- Contest begins.
Awards will be held after the contest.
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Junior -- Grades 3-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$55 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 Tri-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
Teams must have 4 members.
The three highest scores will count as the team's score.
If you have a team with members from different age divisions, then the team must compete in the division of the oldest team member.
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than August 11.
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
Tri-State Fair Livestock Quiz Bowl Rules
Tri-State Fair Youth Premium Book
Texas 4-H Quiz Bowl Guide
Texas 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Resources
Texas FFA Livestock Quiz Bowl Practice Bank
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Amarillo National Center
Tri-State Fairgrounds
3301 SE 10th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79104
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SCHEDULE
9:00 AM -- Check-In
10:00 AM -- Contest begins.
Awards will be held after the contest.
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Junior -- Grades 3-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$25 per person
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 Tri-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
This is an individual contest.
Each speech shall be 6-8 minutes.
There is a 3 minute question-and-answer period at the end of your speech.
No props, electronics, signs, etc. are allowed.
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than August 11.
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
Tri-State Fair Public Speaking Rules
Tri-State Fair Youth Premium Book
RANGE & PASTURE ID
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Amarillo National Center
Tri-State Fairgrounds
3301 SE 10th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79104
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SCHEDULE
11:30 AM -- Check-In
12:00 PM -- Contest begins.
3:00 PM -- Awards
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Division I -- Junior -- Grades 3-8
Division II -- Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$25 per team/$10 per individual
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 Tri-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
Teams must have at least 3 and no more than 4 members.
The three highest scores will count as the team's score.
If you need any accommodations for this contest, please email those to Kaci no later than August 11.
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
Tri-State Fair Range & Pasture ID Rules
Tri-State Fair Youth Premium Book
VET SCIENCE SKILL-A-THON
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Potter County Extension Office
Tri-State Fairgrounds
3301 SE 10th Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79104
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SCHEDULE
9:30 AM -- Check-In
10:00 PM -- Contest begins.
Awards will be held after the contest.
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AGE GROUPS & TEAMS
Intermediate -- Grades 6-8
Senior -- Grades 9-12
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COST
$25 per person
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 Tri-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 August 11.
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
Tri-State Fair Vet Sci Skill-a-Thon Rules
Tri-State Fair Youth Premium Book
FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Kaci Scott, Lynn CEA-Family & Community Health
kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu
806.561.4562 | 806.773.9401 (cell)
Sierra Stephens, Lynn CEA-Ag & Natural Resources
sierra.stephens@ag.tamu.edu
806.561.4562
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