The National Grange Youth Fair Program offers Junior Grange (age 5-14) and Grange Youth members (age 14-19) the opportunity to exhibit at county fairs and expositions that have recognized and approved the program. This program works alongside other nationally-recognized programs like 4-H and FFA.
The program, which is nearly 50 years old, is designed to provide an opportunity for young Grange members to participate in an educational setting designed to increase confidence; strengthen character; and teach the importance of self-discipline. The program encourages learning opportunities involving all generations; working with voluntary adult leaders, and exhibiting the results of the projects at Fairs and Exhibitions.
In order to be part of a Grange Youth Fairs program, you must be a member of a chartered Grange and follow guidelines established by the National coordinators and local Grange. The program operating as a committee within a Grange, encouraging connection to our historic nearly 160-year-old organization and rural America through livestock and other fair exhibits through a guided program book.
Through leaders’ planning, teaching, and encouragement, young people involved in the Grange Youth Fairs program through their hands-on projects and the cooperative and competitive experience of exhibiting at fairs, become more responsible, self-directed, and successful citizens in our society.
For more information regarding the Program, please contact Brittney and Jonny Pittman, Grange Youth Fairs Coordinators at grangeyouthfairs@grange.org. If you do not have a Grange in your area or are not yet a member, please first contact our Membership and Leadership Development Director Amanda Brozana at membership@nationalgrange.org to learn how you can join or start a Grange.