What the Teton County Fair Is
The Teton County Fair is Jackson Hole's county fair: a 4-H youth show, open fair, rodeo, concerts and family events held at the Teton County Fairgrounds on Snow King Avenue. The 2025 fair ran July 19 to 27. The 4-H side includes market and breeding livestock, small animals, horses, dogs, shooting sports and static exhibits, finishing with the 4-H Livestock Sale on the Friday of fair week.
Who Can Enter the 4-H Fair
- Current 4-H members in good standing who are Teton County, Wyoming residents, enrolled in the project, and who attended at least 60% of project meetings.
- Age divisions as of January 1, 2026: Junior (8-10), Intermediate (11-13) and Senior (14-18).
- Entries go online through FairEntry by Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Late entries are not accepted. Fair Book Acknowledgement Forms were due the same day.
- All animal project members must compete in Showmanship.
Ownership Deadlines
| Project | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Market beef | February 1 (brand inspection) |
| Market swine, lamb, dogs, cats, other animals | June 1 |
| Horses | Certification by the fair entry deadline |
How Fair Week Works
Dates in the 2026 fair book for the youth program included archery on Monday, July 13 (Wilson Property), rifle on Thursday, July 16 at 9 a.m. and shotgun at 1 p.m. (JH Gun Range), and the dog show on Friday, July 17 at 8 a.m. (Mateosky Ballfield). Horse inspections are Tuesday, 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., with the horse show at 8:00 a.m. Livestock arrive Wednesday:
- Vet inspections start Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the East Gate, front of the Rodeo Arena.
- All livestock must be in the Heritage Arena by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday; market weigh-in starts at 4:00 p.m.
- Rabbits and poultry: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Swine: Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Goats: Thursday, 2:00 p.m., followed by sheep. Beef breeding and market: Friday, 9:00 a.m.
- Animals stay at the fairgrounds until release Sunday morning unless the 4-H Educator approves otherwise.
Sale Weights, Premiums and Awards
Minimum sale weights: beef 1,000 lbs (maximum pay at 1,400), grass-fed 800 lbs, low-line 500 lbs, swine 205 lbs (maximum pay at 280), lamb 100 lbs, goat 50 lbs. Sale checks are payable to the Teton County 4-H Council, and private sales on the fairgrounds are not allowed.
| Class | Premiums |
|---|---|
| Exhibit projects | Grand Champion $6, Reserve $5, Purple $4, Blue $3, Red $2 |
| Livestock showmanship, market, breeding | Grand Champion $10, Reserve $8, Blue $5, Red $4 |
| Horse showmanship | Grand Champion $15, Reserve $14, Blue $13, down to Brown $6 |
| Dog, rabbit, cat, poultry | Best in Show $15 |
Beyond the 4-H Show
The 2025 public fair offered horse shows, team sorting and branding (no live animals branded), rides, concerts, a Lion's Club breakfast, the 4-H Livestock Sale on Friday, a Saturday rodeo with barrel racing, bull riding and bronc riding, and Figure 8 races to close on Sunday. Night events often sell out, and tickets should be bought through eTix.
Where
Teton County Fairgrounds, 305 W Snow King Ave., Jackson, WY 83001. Snow King Avenue is the west approach for livestock trailers. Ride and game passes are sold at the Fair Office at the same address.
Questions
Can a non-resident enter the 4-H show?
No. 4-H exhibitors must be Teton County, Wyoming residents.
Who do I call for brand inspection?
Local brand inspector Bob Lundy, 307-413-2876 or 307-733-5478.
Official Links
Montana County Fairs: The Essentials
Montana county fairs run from late June into early September, and most 4-H and FFA divisions are run through the local MSU Extension office. In 2026, Choteau opened the season June 23-28, Columbus ran July 12-18, Billings ran August 7-15 and Dillon and Hamilton closed it out in early September.
Examples
Yellowstone County's 2025 entries were due June 27 online at montanafair.com, with a $50 late fee until July 4. Custer County's 2024 entries were due July 26 at the Extension Office with no late entries. Beaverhead County's 2026 entries were due August 15 through FairEntry, and Beaverhead's grand champion market animals earned a buckle, banner and $75.
Livestock
Montana 4-H requires Animal Quality Assurance training once as a junior and once as a senior. Tagging, weigh-in, minimum weights and sale rules differ by county, so read your fair book early.
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Choteau 4-H Fair
Choteau 4-H fair in Teton County, Montana. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23-28, 2026, on the MSU Extension summer fair calendar.
Choteau, MT | Organizer: MSU Extension Official event details - Teton County 4-H Fair
Fair week in Choteau with interview judging, dog show, swine, goat, lamb and beef shows, Round Robin and an adult showmanship class. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 23-28, 2026.
Choteau, MT | 406-466-2491 | Organizer: MSU Extension Teton County Official event details - Teton County 4-H Livestock Auction
Teton County 4-H members sell market animals at the Weatherbeater Arena in Choteau, with buyer registration and a Meat & Greet from 5 p.m. and bidding at 6 p.m. Held each year; the most recent sale was June 27, 2026.
Choteau, MT Official event details - Teton County 4-H Livestock Sale
Saturday evening 4-H market animal auction in Choteau with a buyer barbecue at 5:00 PM and registration beforehand. Held each year; the most recent sale was June 27, 2026.
Choteau, MT | 406-466-2491 | Organizer: MSU Extension Teton County Official event details - Montana FFA Ag Expo
Montana FFA Ag Expo with twenty-six career and leadership development events for FFA members in Bozeman, November 12 to 14, 2026. Volunteer judges are recruited each year.
Bozeman, MT | (406) 581-9299 | Organizer: Montana FFA Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.