What the Weber County Fair Is
The Weber County Fair is held each August at the Weber County Fairgrounds in Ogden. The most recent edition ran August 5 to 8, 2026. For young exhibitors the fair has two tracks: indoor exhibits, open to 4-H members in kindergarten through 12th grade, and Junior Livestock (beef, sheep, goat and swine), which has its own guidelines and tagging deadlines.
Ways to Enter
- Indoor exhibits: registered by parents or families online through the EZFair system. Choose the correct division and class and give a short, detailed description of each exhibit.
- Junior Livestock: youth must be 8 years old and in 3rd grade as of September 1 of the current 4-H year, be registered 4-H members by April 1, attend two educational events and meet the registration and tagging deadlines. Guidelines are posted at weberjrlivestock.org.
How It Works: The Timeline
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| July 1 | Indoor exhibit registration opens |
| July 27, noon | Indoor exhibit registration closes |
| August 3, 3 to 8 pm | Exhibit check-in at the Exhibit Hall; entry tags are attached and items placed for judging |
| August 5 | Premium money available at the Premium Bank |
| August 10, 4 to 7 pm | Exhibit pick-up at the Exhibit Hall; ribbons must be collected this day |
| August 31 | Last day to pick up premium money |
| September 1, 8 am to 5 pm | State Fair perishable items resubmitted to the 4-H Office |
| September 8, 8 am to 5 pm | State Fair garden exhibits submitted to the 4-H Office for judging, once a specialist has deemed them State Fair quality |
| September 22, 8 am to 5 pm | State Fair exhibits, ribbons and premiums picked up from the 4-H Office |
Exhibit Rules
- Bring items ready for display.
- Garden items go on sturdy plates.
- Small items, such as bead projects, must be attached to a 3x5 index card or similar backing.
- Refrigerated items are not accepted.
- Perishable items such as baked goods, fruits and vegetables are not returned.
- Items selected for the State Fair are held until after it ends, and perishable State Fair items must be resubmitted.
The full 2026 Weber County 4-H Indoor Fair Exhibit Rules and a how-to guide for EZFair are posted on the Weber County 4-H page.
What You Get
Exhibitors receive ribbons and premium money. Ribbons are handed out at pick-up on August 10 (or September 22 for State Fair items). Premium money is collected at the Premium Bank inside the Golden Spike Arena, northwest entrance, beginning August 5 and through August 31. Exhibits that qualify can move on to the Utah State Fair.
Where
Weber County Fairgrounds, Ogden. Indoor exhibits are checked in and picked up at the Exhibit Hall, and premiums are paid inside the Golden Spike Arena at its northwest entrance.
Questions
Can a kindergartner enter?
Yes. Indoor exhibits are open to 4-H members in grades K through 12.
How old must a junior livestock exhibitor be?
Eight years old and in 3rd grade as of September 1 of the current 4-H year.
What if I miss the August 10 pick-up?
The 4-H Office is not responsible for unclaimed exhibits, and ribbons must be picked up that day.
Who do I call?
The Weber County 4-H Office at 801-399-8202 for registration questions.
Official Links
Utah County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Utah county fairs run from Washington County's April fair to Iron County in early September, with most in early to mid August, per USU Extension's 2026 fair schedule. Salt Lake County holds 4-H Discovery Days instead of a fair, and a few counties were still to be determined.
Livestock shows
Market animals compete on a regional circuit of junior livestock shows that ends at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City. For 2026 the State Fair market show charged $25 per animal, with entries closing August 14, per the fair's page.
Tagging and age
Cattle must be tagged 100 days before a show and sheep, goats and hogs 60 days, and exhibitors must be 8 and in third grade, per Utah County's tagging page.
Next steps
Ask your county Extension office for your fair's premium book, entry deadlines and weigh-in rules.
Weigh-in, drug rules and sale terms vary by show, so read the rule book first.
Read the full guide: Utah County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
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Ogden, UT Official event details - Weber County Fair Rodeo
Single-night rodeo in the outdoor stadium at the Weber County fairgrounds, August 5, 2026. Held each year.
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