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If there is a conflict between the Special Rules and the General Rules, Kansas State Fair Board will govern the final ruling.  \nExhibitors are expected to comply with all rules. Those failing to comply with the rules are subject to award cancellations and disqualification from future participation in the Kansas State Fair 4-H shows and/or exhibits.  \nSee Kansas State Fair General Rules [for more details at](for more details at www.kansasstatefair.com)[ ](for more details at www.kansasstatefair.com)[www.kansasstatefair.com](for more details at www.kansasstatefair.com).  \nAccessibility Information: The Department of 4-H Youth Development, K-State Research and Extension, and the Kansas State Fair are committed to making their services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. Accommodations may be requested by contacting Kansas 4-H at least four weeks prior to the start of the event , or by August 10, 2026 [at](at Kansas4H@ksu.edu)[ ](at Kansas4H@ksu.edu)[Kansas4H@ksu.edu](at Kansas4H@ksu.edu) or 785-532-5800 . Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so. This includes all contest registration. Any accommodation for contest entries also needs to be requested by August 10, 2026.  \nCopyright Laws: Exhibitors should learn the guidelines and exercise caution when using copyrighted materials whenever possible by originating their own work. Exhibitors should use with caution a copyrighted and/or trademarked product or service (a brand name, label or product) . A copyright and trademark are legal methods used by writers, artists, corporationsand others to protect their original work. Protected items may range from books to music, logos to computer graphics. Copyrighted and/or trademarked materials used in displays, demonstrations, posters or other activities will be disqualified if the exhibitor does not request permission to use the copyrighted and/or trademarked materials and will not be displayed or receive ribbons. The use and inclusion of specific brand names for educational purposes does not imply endorsement or refusal by the Department of 4-H Youth Development, Kansas State University Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service or","cbCaivXzyZjqZhRi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivXzyZjqZhRi","pdf",2133409,136,"English","# Kansas 4-H Rules\n## General Livestock Rules\n## Judging Contest General Guidelines\n# Kansas 4-H Divisions\n## Aerospace/Rocketry\n## Agronomy\n## Ag Mechanics Welding\n## Astronomy\n## Building Block Engineering\n## Communications\n## Computer Science\n## Electric & Renewable Energy\n## Entomology\n## Fiber Arts\n## Foods & Nutrition\n## Foods Preservation\n## Forestry\n## Horticulture & Landscape Design\n## Interior Design & Architecture\n## Photography\n## Robotics\n## Sewing & Textile Design\n## Shooting Sports\n## Shopping in Style\n## Small Engines\n## Uncrewed Aerial Systems\n## Veterinary Sciences\n## Visual Arts\n## Wildlife\n## Woodworking\n# Contests\n## Crops Identification Contest\n## Family and Consumer Science Judging Contest\n## Fashion Revue\n## Photo Judging Contest\n## Poultry Judging Contest\n# Livestock\n## Dairy Cattle - Enter Through Kansas State Fair\n## Dairy Goat - Enter Through Kansas State Fair\n## Dog Show\n## Horse Show - Enter Through Kansas State Fair\n## Poultry\n## Rabbit - Including Contest for Those With Entries","[{\"question\":\"What happens if exhibitors do not comply with Kansas 4-H rules at the State Fair?\",\"answer\":\"Exhibitors are expected to comply with all rules. 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