Golden Gorge

The Golden Gorge Contest is sponsored by the Skamania County 4-H Leaders' Council. Since the Golden Gorge award is education-focused, youth are not required to show an animal to quality or compete. The Golden Gorge Award is open to all 4-H youth registered by April 1 of the current 4-H year. In order to earn the Golden Gorge award medal, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior youth must participate in seven various educational activities. Cloverbuds are also eligible for a Golden Gorge award medal but will only be required to participate in three mandatory activities. Each activity will earn points from its scorecard. If there is no scorecard, ribbon placing will be used. The top points in Junior, Intermediate, and Senior will be awarded a belt buckle.

Qualifying activities occur at the Skamania County Fair or Super Saturday, and include:

1. 4-H Educational Poster - mandatory

2. 4-H Record Book - mandatory

3. Single entry in the exhibit hall - mandatory

4. Showmanship

5. Public presentation/Demonstration

6. Animal Judging (choose from available judging contests - horse, livestock, etc.)

7. Knowledge Test

8. Animal Science Knowledge Boards

9. Super Saturday attendance (sign in as proof)

10. One additional Exhibit Hall entry

Cloverbuds: Complete numbers 1 to 3 only.

All other age groups: Complete numbers 1 to 3 PLUS at least four additional options from numbers 4 to 10.

Competitors may participate in more than what is required, but only their top seven scores will be considered for the buckle award.

Awards will be distributed on the 4-H Awards day of the county fair. Judges' decisions are final. For questions or to request accommodations, please contact the 4-H Office.

Registration for Golden Gorge will happen through FairEntry. Be sure to check back for the link at a later date.