Applications are currently open for the 2026 Hardin County Junior Fair Board.  We are seeking hard-working leaders to help us plan and facilitate the fair!

• Who can apply? Anyone currently in 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade AND involved in at least one of these youth organizations: 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, High School Art, Youth Grange, Boy Scouts, or Girl Scouts. 

• I served on JFB in 2025, do I need to apply again? YES. Anyone interested in serving on the board for 2026 must complete the application, even if they already served on the board in the past. 

• What is the application timeline? 
  • Applications are due on December 19. 

  • All applicants will receive a link on December 22 to sign up for an interview time. 

  • Interviews will be held January 11 and 13.

  • Selections will be announced no later than February 1. 

• When does Junior Fair Board Meet? We will meet once a month from February - August, except in May. We also ask all members to participate in the Consignment sale in March and several fair workdays throughout the summer.  A full schedule will be provided at the first meeting on February 22, 2026.