What the 4-H Fashion Revue, Demonstrations and Performing Arts Are
On the first Sunday of the Tanana Valley State Fair, Tanana District 4-H members take the stage for a program built around what they have made and what they can do. It brings together the Fashion Revue, the My Favorite Outfit class, 4-H demonstrations, illustrated talks and performing arts. In 2026 it ran Sunday, August 2, at 12:30 p.m. on the fairgrounds in Fairbanks, during the fair's July 31 to August 9 run. It is organized by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Tanana District.
Ways to Enter
| Class | What you do | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Revue | Model an outfit you made | Members enrolled in a clothing and textile project |
| My Favorite Outfit | Model an outfit that can be self-made, store-bought or made by someone else | Any member; no clothing and textile enrollment needed |
| Demonstration or illustrated talk | Teach the audience something | Any member |
| Performing arts | Perform, for example singing, dancing or reciting poetry | Any member |
Divisions
- Cloverbud: ages 5-7
- Junior: ages 8-11
- Intermediate: ages 12-14
- Senior: ages 15-18
How It Works: The Timeline
- Saturday, July 25, 1-6 p.m.: register on Non-Perishable Entry Day. Fashion Revue and My Favorite Outfit entrants need a separate form for each outfit if they enter both classes.
- Before the show: fashion entrants also write a commentary about themselves and their garment, which is read by the fashion narrator while they model.
- Sunday, August 2, 12:30 p.m.: the program starts on the fairgrounds.
What the Entry Forms Ask
The fashion form asks for name, phone, email, age and division, class, colors, fabric and texture, style or theme, a description of the garment and accessories, why the outfit was chosen, any changes or problems, help received, other 4-H projects, school activities, hobbies and future plans. The demonstration and performing arts form asks for name, phone, email, age and division, the title of the presentation or performance, its type, and its length in minutes.
Fees, Awards and What You Get
Exhibiting at the Tanana Valley State Fair is free. Entrants get an audience at the fair, a narrated turn on the runway for their sewing or style, and the chance to practice speaking and performing in public.
Where
Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, 1800 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709. Fair office phone: 907-452-3750. The fair opened on Friday, July 31, 2026, with gates open at noon and a parking fee of $3 per vehicle Thursday through Saturday.
Questions
Do I have to sew the outfit myself?
Only for the Fashion Revue, which is for members enrolled in a clothing and textile project. My Favorite Outfit accepts store-bought or other-made outfits.
Can I enter both fashion classes?
Yes, with a separate form for each outfit.
Can younger kids join in?
Cloverbuds ages 5-7 have their own division in both contests.
Who do I call?
The Tanana District 4-H office at 907-474-1530, UAF Community and Technical College, 604 Barnette St., Rm. 205, Fairbanks.
Official Links
- Tanana District 4-H News, June-August 2026
- Tanana Valley State Fair exhibitor information
- Alaska's News Source: fair opening
UAF Cooperative Extension in Alaska: The Essentials
The UAF Cooperative Extension Service has provided research-based, practical education to Alaskans since 1930 and serves about 50,000 Alaskans a year. Faculty and staff work in 11 locations: Anchorage, Bethel, Delta Junction, Dillingham, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kodiak, Nome, Palmer, Sitka and Soldotna, per the UAF catalog. Major issue areas include food safety and security, natural resources, and youth, families and communities.
4-H
Alaska 4-H runs in ten districts. Participation runs from age 5 through 19, with age figured on or before August 15. Cloverbuds cannot enroll in large animal projects, and fair participation is optional, per the procedure guidelines. Fee waivers are available through your district.
Livestock
Auction registration and meetings are set by district. The Mat-Su 2026 calendar had an April 14 auction registration deadline, and missing it meant no auction that year, per the district calendar.
Next steps
Call the state office in Fairbanks at 907-474-5211 (877-520-5211 toll-free in Alaska) to find your district.
Dates and fees change each year.
Read the full guide: UAF Cooperative Extension in Alaska: Offices, 4-H and Help for Producers
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Fairbanks 4-H Wildlife and Wildfire Day Camp
One-day $25 camp with lunch at the UAF Large Animal Research Station teaching youth about wildlife and wildfire. Held each year; the most recent date was June 16, 2026.
2220 Yankovich Road, Fairbanks, AK | Organizer: UAF Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Tanana District Official event details - Rodeo Alaska
RAM Championship Rodeo weekend in Fairbanks with a David Lee Murphy concert on the Saturday night. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-12, 2026.
Fairbanks, AK | Organizer: Tanana Valley State Fair Association Official event details - Fairbanks 4-H Cloverbud Camp
Three-day morning camp for ages 5 to 8 at Georgeson Botanical Garden, limited to 25 campers at $50. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13-15, 2026.
Fairbanks, AK | Organizer: UAF Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Tanana District Official event details - Fairbanks 4-H Favorite Foods Contest
Noon food-preparation contest at the Upper 4-H Community Center, held the Monday before the Tanana Valley State Fair opens. Held each year; the most recent date was July 27, 2026.
Fairbanks, AK | Organizer: UAF Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Tanana District Official event details - Fairbanks 4-H Sewing Challenge
Timed sewing contest for Tanana District 4-H members, held in Room 154 of the University Park Building on the UAF campus. Held each year; the most recent date was July 28, 2026.
1000 University Ave, Fairbanks, AK | Organizer: UAF Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Tanana District Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.