PRE-FAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS

Dates, times, locations, and so forth are subject to change. See your County Fair and 4-H Newsletters, club-provided information, and emails for updated information.

In addition to being enrolled in the project by March 3, 2026, 4-H members participating in the Shooting Sports Contests, Horse Show, and Dog Show must meet the additional requirements. Scroll down for the complete listings:

Dog Show Eligibility Requirements
See the 4-H Calendar for details of dates, locations, and times.
See the Pueblo County Fair Rules for details.
Dog ID must be completed in 4-H Online by April 27, 2026, for every dog that will be competing in the show.
County Fair Dog Show Test — For information about the State Fair Dog test please call 719-583-6566 and ask for Shane.

Horse Show Eligibility Requirements
See the 4-H Calendar for details of dates, locations, and times.
See the Pueblo County Fair Rules for details.
For 4-H Members: Horse ID must be completed in 4-H Online by April 27, 2026.
For FFA Members: Horse ID must be received in the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on April 27, 2026
NEW: ALL Members must attend a Horse 101 Training, on March 8 or March 16
March 28, 2026, Horse Safety Clinic, Horse Arena, Colorado State Fairgrounds. See Pueblo County Fair Rules for details about who is required to attend.
April 27, 2026 — Horse ID Must be Uploaded in to 4HOnline
April 27, 2026 — Horse Lease Agreements Due (part of the Horse ID in 4HOnline)

Shooting Sports Contest Eligibility Requirements:
See the 4-H Calendar for details of dates, locations, and times.
See the Pueblo County Fair Rules for details .
Member must have a Hunter Safety Card uploaded into 4-H Online.
Member must have successfully participated in a Qualifying Match for each of the disciplines in which they participate.
Member must have attended a County-Sponsored safety training.

Safety Training
March 6, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Colorado State Fairgrounds
March 7, 2026, 3:30-6:00 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Colorado State Fairgrounds

Qualifying Matches
Every shooting sports member who plans on competing in the County Shoot MUST participate in a least one county sanctioned qualifying match, in each discipline in which they are registered, prior to the County Fair Shoot.

Archery
May 12 and June 9
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Livestock Pavilion

Shotgun
May 13, June 10
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Pueblo Skeet and Trap

.22 Rifle/Muzzleloader
May 14, June 11
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Pueblo West Sportsman’s

Air Rifle/Air Pistol/.22 Pistol
May 15, June 1
Call the Extension Office for information - 719-583-6566. Ask for Shane