Nevada 4-H State Expo

Join the Ultimate 4-H Experience at the Nevada 4-H State Expo!

Nevada’s biggest celebration of youth, agriculture and community is coming together in one place! From June 10-14, 2026, the Nevada Junior Livestock Show, the Official State Fair of Nevada and the Nevada 4-H State Expo will all be happening at the Nevada State Fairgrounds in Reno, Nevada. 

Are you ready to showcase your skills, compete with fellow 4-H members, and celebrate everything you’ve learned through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program? The Nevada 4-H State Expo is your chance to step into the spotlight!

Held annually, this action-packed event brings together youth from across the state to exhibit their talents, test their knowledge and take part in exciting competitions, from animal care and STEM projects to creative arts. Whether you are demonstrating your expertise in livestock, photography, cooking, or robotics, Expo is where hard work meets recognition!

  • Compete in skill-a-thons and quiz bowls for a shot at the Western National Roundup.
  • Show off your livestock and animal care knowledge, from reptiles to horses
  • Display your creativity through art, photography, and sewing projects
  • Engage in hands-on STEM activities that put your problem-solving skills to the test

This family-friendly event is open to the public, making it the perfect opportunity to inspire others and experience the full excitement of 4-H. Whether you're competing, learning, or cheering on friends, there’s something for everyone at the Nevada 4-H State Expo.

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2026 Nevada 4-H State Expo Schedule and Events

Events will be held at the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center. Exact locations will be shared with participants two (2) weeks prior to the event.
**Schedule of Events subject to change**
***All Expo Participants must check-in at main office, then check-in for show during designated times***
** The 4-H Expo schedule below has been combined with the schedule from the Nevada Jr. Livestock Show. The 4-H Expo specific items are bolded, *

Wednesday, June 10

  • 8:30 a.m. | 4-H Horse Show Check-in/health inspection (outdoor arena)
  • 9:00 a.m. | 4-H Horse Show (with horses and horseless contests too)
  • 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. | 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (location TBD)
  • 12:45 p.m. | 4-H dog show check-in (cutting arena)
  • 1:00 p.m. | 4-H dog show (cutting arena)
  • 2:00-4:00 p.m. | 4-H Livestock Skill-a-thon Contest (location TBD)
  • 3:00 p.m. | 4-H Speech and Demonstration Contests (Doc Bar)
  • 4:00 p.m. | 4-H Fashion Review Contest (Doc Bar)
  • 4:00 p.m. | NJLS Board Meeting
  • 5:00-8:00 p.m. | WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN OF ALL LIVESTOCK (must weigh in)
  • 5:00-8:00 p.m. | 4-H Static exhibit check-in (Pavillion)
  • 6:00-8:30 p.m. | Exhibitor check-in at the livestock office – includes 4-H
  • 7:00 p.m. | 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest (location tbd)

Thursday, June 11

  • 6:30 a.m.  | NJLS MANAGEMENT, SUPERINTENDENTS & WEIGH-IN CLERKS-Office
  • 7:00-8:30 a.m. | WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN OF ALL LIVESTOCK (must be in line at 8:30) 
  • 7:00-11:00 a.m. | Exhibitor check-in at the livestock office (all changes reported). 
  • 7:30 | 4-H breeding/show rabbits, poultry, and cavy check-in (location TBD) 
  • 8:00 a.m. | 4-H breeding/show rabbits, poultry, and cavy shows – immediately following exhibitor orientation
  • 8:00 a.m. | 4-H Static exhibits judged (closed to general public during this time) 
  • 9:00 a.m. | Youth Advisory Council Meeting in front of the Show Office- bring all materials to the front of the Show Office 
  • 9:00 a.m. | NJLS Orientation & Exhibitors Meeting-Grandstand (ALL Youth, Parents, Leaders & Advisors) 
  • 11:00 a.m. | MARKET GOAT- Breeding show- Arena 4 
  • 11:00 a.m. | Dairy Cattle Showmanship- Arena 3 
  • 11:30 a.m. | SHEEP Breeding Show- Arena 2 
    • Ewe Lamb Futurity to Follow Breeding Show
  • 12:15 p.m. | Dairy Cattle Breeding 
  • 1:15 p.m. | SWINE SHOWMANSHIP- Arena 1 
  • 2:15 p.m. | Beef Breeding Show- Arena 3 
  • 4:00 p.m. | 4-H Static exhibits open to the public 
  • 6:30 p.m. | Youth Advisory Council Fun Night- Costume Classes, Stick Horse Races and  Cloverbud (Pee Wee) Showmanship

Friday, June 12

  • 8 a.m. | DAIRY GOAT BREEDING SHOW- Arena 4
  • 8:30 a.m. | SHEEP SHOW- feeder show, market quality- Arena 2 (keep for graduation kids) 
  • 9:00 a.m. | SWINE SHOW- feeder show, market quality- Arena 1 
  • 10:00 a.m. | RABBIT SHOW- feeder show, market quality- Arena 6 
  • 10:00 a.m. | BEEF SHOW- feeder show, market show- Arena 3 
  • 11:00 a.m. | Poultry Show- market quality- Arena 5 
  • 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | BUYERS SIGN-UP (Friday, Saturday until the end of the sale) 
  • 12:00 p.m. | MARKET GOAT- feeder show and market quality- Arena 4 
  • 1:00 p.m. | RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP- Arena 6 
  • 1:00 p.m. | SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP- Arena 2 
  • 1:30 p.m. | Beef Showmanship- Arena 3 
  • 2:00 p.m. | DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP- Arena 4 
  • 2:00 p.m. | 4-H Herpetology check-in/health inspections (Livestock Pavilion) 
  • 2:30 p.m. | 4-H Herpetology Show (Livestock Pavilion) 
  • 2:30 p.m. | Gilt Show- Arena 1 
  • 3:00 p.m. | Market Goat Showmanship- Arena 4 
  • 3:30 p.m. | Poultry Showmanship – Arena 5 
  • 6:00 p.m. | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT INTRODUCTIONS 
    • Champion Market Swine - Arena 1 Market Animal Champion Drive - Arena 2
    • Champion and Reserve Market Rabbit-Banner presentation Champion and Reserve Breeding Cow-Banner Presentation
    • Champion and Reserve Breeding Goat-Banner Presentation Champion Markey Goat
    • Champion Market Lamb Champion Market Steer
  • 7:30 p.m. | Youth Advisory Ice Cream Social

Saturday, June 13

  • 7:30 a.m. | NJLS MANAGEMENT, SUPERINTENDENTS & CLERKS MEETING-Office
  • 8:30 a.m. | ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP- Showmanship rotations will start, check in at the gazebo. All contestants 
    will go to the mezzanine to take written tests immediately after rotations.
  • 8:30 a.m. | 4-H Round Robin (includes: horse, dogs, show rabbits, show poultry, herpetology) * If a youth 
    qualifies in both round robin events, they will need to determine which one they will participate in
  • 1:00 p.m. | Brand Inspections in the beef barn (for all animals being transported to harvest) 
  • 2:00 p.m. | Release forms available at the office
  • 2:00 p.m. | Top 5 Market animals move to arena display pens
  • 2:45 p.m. | AUCTION MEETING (Auctioneer, Auction Volunteers and Staff - Show Office)
  • 4:00 p.m. | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT PRESENTATIONS
  • 4:00 p.m. | Awards
  • 5:00 p.m. | State of Nevada Governors Sale of Champions
    • Order will be:
      • Swine, Beef, Sheep, Rabbits, Market Goats, Scholarship Animals, and Poultry
  • 4:00 p.m. | Dinner and Bar is Open
  • 6:00 p.m. | Auction Begins
    • Order will be:
      • Swine, Beef, Sheep, Rabbits, Market Goats, and Poultry
  • 7:00 p.m. | Breeding and 4-H Animals released. Must have release forms from the office.
    • All areas/stalls are clean
  • 7:00 p.m. | 4-H Static exhibits released

Sunday, June 14

  • 7:30 a.m. | All animals released. Breeding animals must have release forms
  • 11:00 a.m. | All Animals are to be off the grounds 
  • 11:00 a.m. | All areas/stalls are clean 
    All exhibitors need to clean your own stalls/cages. All bedding materials must be placed into the rear of the dumpster.


**Schedule of Events subject to change