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Question About 4h Age Limit #924501

Asked February 12, 2026, 11:44 AM EST

Hello! My 4H age as of January first this year is 20, but my leader says we are able to show at our fair, the Kent County fair, until we are 21. As I was trying to enroll this year I realized I am unable to enroll as a member since I am above the age of 19. I asked my leader if our fair changed their age rules, but she said that signing up for 4H and fair are two separate things and I should still be able to show. I did sign up as a silver member as that was the only option I had, but I just wanted to reach out to make sure I am doing this correctly and what you suggest I do! Thank you! Teresa

Kent County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Theresa
Please reach out to your 4-H Program Coordinator for Kent County, 
Samantha Bloom

4-H Program Coordinator
Kent County Extension Office

Email:
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Thank you for your question!   Laura S.      Michigan State University Extension Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at 1-888-678-3464 with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources. Replied February 12, 2026, 5:05 PM EST

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