Entry Information​

• Exhibitors must be currently enrolled Rhode Island 4-H members or otherwise eligible participants under RI 4-H.

• Entry fee: $1.00 per entry. Entry fees must be paid at the time of entry.

• Entry deadline: Online entries are due no later than July 1.

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• Submit your entry fee here (Venmo)

Rules & Regulations

• All animals shown at fairs, shows, or exhibitions must be in proper physical condition and are subject to examination by federal or state animal-health officials before unloading and during exhibition for visual signs of infectious or contagious disease or other conditions that would make the animal unfit for exhibition. Animals showing signs of illness may be refused entry.

• All birds must be free from obvious signs of infectious disease and will be individually inspected before unloading. Birds showing signs of sickness, or with external parasites such as lice or mites, will be disqualified. If warm weather occurs, allow circulation of air around the birds and provide water. Do not close birds in a box or leave them in a vehicle in warm weather.

• Department-specific NRI 4-H Fair requirements, deadlines, check-in details, and updates posted on this page are supplemental to official 4-H requirements. Official state regulations and animal-health directives take precedence in the event of a conflict.

• Bird owners should continue good biosecurity practices and should report sick or dying domestic poultry to Rhode Island DEM.

What to Bring (Poultry)

1. Bird(s) in a clean, secure carrier or crate

2. Any required entry/check-in paperwork

3. Breed, variety, or ownership documentation if applicable

4. Any additional items specifically posted by the superintendent

Poultry Classes​

Class 1 – Ducks, all breeds

A. Single drake
B. Single hen

Class 2 – Meat Birds: Broilers

Must give date chicks were started. Group of 3 birds per entry.

Class 3 – Meat Birds: Fryers and Roasters

Must give date chicks were started. Judging will be on live meat standards. Group of 3 birds per entry.

Class 4 – Egg Production

All breeds, varieties, and crosses competing.
A. Single pullet
B. Single hen

Class 5 – Fancy Breeds and Varieties: Standards

Any mature standard breeds/varieties may be entered.
A. Single male
B. Single female
C. Trio – 1 male + 2 females

Class 6 – Fancy Breeds and Varieties: Bantams

A. Single male
B. Single female
C. Trio

Class 7 – Pigeons

Must state breed/variety. Only mature, healthy birds are accepted.

Class 8 – Eggs

Half-dozen or full-dozen small, medium, large, or extra-large eggs. Judged on uniformity of size, cleanliness, shell quality, and interior quality.

Showmanship

 Showmanship is required for 4-H members entered in a poultry show. Age divisions are based on exhibitor age as of January 1. For NRI, showmanship divisions are Cloverbud (ages 5–7), Junior (ages 8–11), Intermediate (ages 12–14), and Senior (ages 15–18). A Novice class may also be offered for first-year exhibitors. The superintendent may split or add classes when appropriate. Closed-toe shoes are required for poultry exhibitors. 

Notes​​

Additional reminders, check-in notes, and department updates will be posted here.​​​​​

Questions?

If you are unsure which class to enter:

• Ask your club leader

• Ask a parent/guardian to review this page with you.

• Contact your superintendent before the deadline.