Get ready, Broward County 4-H’ers! It’s time to steer your talents south to the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair! For the first time, Broward County 4-H members can participate in the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair, which includes a variety of agricultural exhibits—including market livestock, small animal, and horticulture!
The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by promoting education and South Florida agriculture while showcasing and rewarding youth achievement.
🐮 Who’s Invited?
All Broward County 4-H members—whether you’ve got livestock, a green thumb, or small animals, there’s something for everyone. Adult volunteers, we need you, too! This is a team effort, and we want to see Broward shine.
🐷 What Can You Expect?
Broward County 4-H Members are eligible to compete in the following divisions: 
- Horticulture – Deadline to enter: January 14th, 2025*
- Cavy Show – Deadline to enter: January 14th, 2025*
- Market Hog Show and Sale – Deadline to enter: October 25th, 2024*
- Market Lamb Show and Sale – Deadline to enter: October 25th, 2024*
- Market Steer Show and Sale – Deadline to enter: October 25th, 2024*
- Poultry Show – Deadline to enter: January 14th, 2025*
- Rabbit Show – Deadline to enter: January 14th, 2025*
*These deadlines are specific to Broward County 4-H Members and do not align with the dates listed in the handbook.
For more details, download the 2025 Youth Agricultural Exhibits Handbook or visit Youth Agriculture Exhibits (fairexpo.com).
🐥 When’s It Happening?
The Fair runs March 13 – April 6, 2025, but don’t wait until then to start gearing up!
If you plan to participate in the Market Steer, Hog, or Lamb Shows, your entry forms must be submitted through 4-H Online by October 25th, 2024. There is funding available to help support the purchase of your livestock. For more information about funding and how to apply, contact your 4-H Club Leader or Agent.
If you are participating in the Poultry, Rabbit, Cavy, or Horticulture Shows, your entry forms must be submitted through 4-H Online by January 14th, 2025.
🏡 Where’s the Fun?
The action takes place at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fairgrounds, located at 10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165. It’s not too far from home, but it’s a big leap forward in terms of opportunity!
🏆 Why Get Involved?
Because this is your moment! You’ve put in the hard work on your projects, and now’s the time to show it off. Plus, there are awards and premiums to be won and new friends to be made! Read the handbook for more details or reach out to your 4-H Agent.
📝 How to Register
To register and get detailed instructions for entering the fair, visit https://MiamiAgFair2025.4honline.com. Please note, you must be an approved 4-H member and enrolled in 4-H Online to participate.
ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY 4-H
4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. Over 230,000 members in the State of Florida help to make up the community of more than 6.5 million young people across America. 4-H is a nonformal, practical educational program for youth. Florida 4-H is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension, a part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). 4-H provides opportunities for all youth ages 5-18.
Contact: Kenan Bridges, 4-H Agent // KenanBridges@ufl.edu // 954-756-8534
ifas.ufl.edu | @BrowardCounty4H
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