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Division of Youth Activities · Agriculture & Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands

"Agriculture ~
Time to grow and thrive at 55!"

The Division of Youth Activities organizes and supports every young person's path into the Agriculture & Food Fair — from first-time exhibitors to returning champions. We coordinate competitions, applications, judging, and the Youth Activities schedule so students, parents, and youth organizations always know what to do next.

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Important Dates

Every deadline that affects a youth entry, in the order it happens. Mark the ones that apply to your club or family.

  1. AUG27

    First Meeting Dialogue with the Directors of Youth Activities

    Meet with the Directors of Youth Activities to learn about various competitions and updates.

    Meeting
  2. FEB06

    Educational Exhibit Booth Meeting

    Learn about the competition rules and judging process, receive your booth assignment, and pick up your fair packet.

    Meeting
  3. FEB13

    Fair Opens to the Public

    The Agriculture & Food Fair opens. Youth Activities programming runs throughout the fair — see the full schedule below.

    Fair

Entries Open

Youth Competitions

Every category open to youth exhibitors this year, with what's required to enter and where to get the application.

Educational Exhibit

Youth Educational Exhibit

Create an engaging educational exhibit that explores how agriculture can thrive, grow, and shape a stronger future for the Virgin Islands.

Key date
Booth registration deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Creative Arts & Expression

Essay Competition

Apply the theme through an original essay that highlights the importance of agriculture and its role in shaping the future of the Virgin Islands.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Creative Arts & Expression

Poetry Competition

Express your creativity through an original poem that celebrates agriculture and its role in shaping the future of the Virgin Islands.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Creative Arts & Expression

Poster Competition

Create an original poster that creatively captures the importance of agriculture and inspires a thriving future for the Virgin Islands.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Creative Arts & Expression

Shoebox Float Competition

Create a creative shoebox float that brings the theme to life through imaginative design, agricultural elements, and a vision for a thriving future.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Creative Arts & Expression

Decorative Haybale Competition

Transform a haybale into a creative display that brings the theme to life through imaginative design and agricultural inspiration.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Creative Arts & Expression

Farm Animal Frenzy Competition

Create a farm animal from recycled materials while creatively bringing the theme to life and showcasing the importance of agriculture.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Creative Arts & Expression

Fairwear Competition

Create an original cultural outfit that celebrates Virgin Islands heritage while creatively connecting to the theme and the future of agriculture.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Culinary

Soup-It On Competition

Create a delicious and creative soup using a variety of ingredients while showcasing your culinary skills and agricultural knowledge.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Livestock

Groom Squad Competition

Showcase your horsemanship and teamwork by demonstrating proper grooming techniques and care for a horse.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Ag Games

The Amazing AgRace

Race through a series of exciting agricultural challenges that test teamwork, knowledge, creativity, and problem solving.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines
Ag Games

Ag Olympics/Mini Rodeo

Put your agricultural skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit to the test through a series of fun and challenging farm and rodeo activities.

Key date
Submission deadline TBD
Download application Guidelines

Forms & Guides

Resources

Every application, rule sheet, and guide referenced above, in one place.

Educational Exhibit

  • Educational Booth Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

  • Educational Booth Guidelines

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

Creative Arts & Expression

  • Essay Contest Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

  • Poetry Contest Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

  • Poster Contest Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

  • Shoebox Float Contest Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

  • Fairwear Contest Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

  • Decorative Haybale Contest Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

  • Farm Animal Frenzy Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

Culinary

  • Soup-It On Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

Livestock

  • Groom Squad Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

Ag Games

  • Ag Olympics/Mini-Rodeo Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

  • The Amazing AgRace Registration Form

    Coming soon — will be posted before registration opens.

During The Fair

Youth Activities Schedule

Where and when to find every youth event once the fair opens.

Petting Zoo All Day

Livestock Pavilion · 10 AM – 5 PM · Every day of the fair

Full schedule coming soon

The day-by-day schedule of Youth Activities will be posted here once fair dates are confirmed.

Get In Touch

Contact the Division

Questions about an application, a category, or check-in? Reach the Youth Activities Team by email, or find every one of our links in one place.

Email agfairyouthactivities@gmail.com All Our Links linktr.ee/agfairyouthactivities