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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SHOW RULES
1.
4-H show dates are set in the winter and posted in the 4-H newsletter. 4-H exhibitors
should check the show schedule carefully to find the date, time, and place for judging
of each of their projects in which they are enrolled.
2.
Exhibitors in a 4-H Show must be enrolled in 4-H in the current 4-H year, and must be
an active 4-H member in good standing. "Active" means fulfilling club expectations.
Members with inactive status are not eligible to exhibit or receive 4-H premiums.
3.
Entries into the 4-H Shows must be made on official entry forms which will be mailed
to 4-H members. ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE IN THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY
4:30 P.M. ON JULY 1. NOTE: Due to problems with entries mailed in past years,
you are strongly encouraged to hand deliver entries. They MAY be faxed to 309543-6239 or mailed to Mason County Extension, PO Box 170, Havana, IL 62644,
but they MUST be in the office by the deadline. You are strongly encouraged to
call to ensure your entry has been received on time if you mail or fax them. DO
NOT mail or turn in your 4-H entries to Mason County Fair Board.
4.
All general 4-H projects MUST be made by the member during the current 4-H
year, which runs September 1 – August 31, and MUST be dated as to when they
were made. All livestock must be cared for by the 4-H member.
5.
Members must exhibit their project requirement at the appropriate county 4-H show to
receive premium money at the end of the 4-H year. There will only be one premium
paid for each project in which the member is enrolled. (See projects listed on page
3. The projects are also denoted with a
in class descriptions in this book.) If the
member wishes to show more than one item, such as multiple Visual Arts media
projects or more than one type of Consumer Education exhibit, they will receive no
additional premiums, but will receive a ribbon and the chance to be chosen for State
Fair or Best of Show. The premium will be paid on the highest rating if more than one
item is exhibited for a project.
6.
If a member brings a project exhibit to the show for which he or she is not enrolled,
the project will be judged but no premium will be paid. Exhibits not following
requirements will be marked down one level.
7.
The following projects have a January 5 enrollment deadline. All other project
enrollments and changes are due May 1. They will not be accepted after this date.
Projects with a January 5 deadline are: Beef, Goat, Horse, Sheep, and Swine.
However, be aware that a young person may join 4-H at any time of the year, but in
order to show at the 4-H Shows members must adhere to the above deadlines.
8.
Demonstrators must be enrolled in the project that they demonstrate.
9.
Each 4-H entry will be judged on its own merit and not against another 4-H member’s
project. Entries will be conference-judged, allowing judges the opportunity to
discuss the project with the exhibitor.
10.
Members are encouraged, and sometimes required, to be present during judging. If a
member is unable to be present, it is strongly encouraged that they include a written
report with their exhibit. Call Christine at the Extension office prior to the show in
order to obtain guidelines for the report. Exhibitors MUST be present for judging to
be considered for selection to exhibit at State Fair.
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11.
Show requirements are not necessarily the same as the project requirements.
12.
Showmanship rosettes and/or Best of Show rosettes will be awarded in all project areas.
13.
State Fair selections (non-livestock categories) will be made during the 4-H judging, at
the judges' discretion.
14.
Space is limited. See specific requirements with each project. Floor exhibits are not
limited unless indicated in a specific project section.
15.
4-H Youth Committee members and Extension Staff reserve the right to make final
interpretation on any controversies, covered or not covered in the 4-H Show Book.
16.
Judging Standards sometimes change from year to year, based on state requirements.
Judging sheets are updated yearly. Copies of the most current judging sheets can be
obtained at the Extension office.
17.
Requirements for Clover Challenge projects are not listed in this 4-H Show Book. If
you are enrolled in a Clover Challenge project, contact the Extension office for a list of
those requirements.
18.
For most 4-H projects, the standard scoring system is:
Blue =
Very Good, Exceeds Standards
Red =
Standard
White = Needs Improvement
19.
If you are a person who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in any 4-H
Show or the Fair, contact University of Illinois Extension, Mason County Office, at
309-543-3308, at least two weeks prior to the event.
20.
University of Illinois Extension personnel or volunteer helpers will not be held
responsible for damaged or stolen projects at any of the 4-H shows.
4-H ENTRY TAGS
1.
4-H entry tags will be mailed directly to 4-H
members. 4-H entry tags must be securely
fastened to your exhibit. Some of your
information may already be pre-printed onto
the entry tags, but you may still need to add
information. There will be a supply of blank
tags that you can use at check-in.
2.
Entry tags are not needed for the following
projects: public presentations &
demonstrations, fashion revue, and all
livestock projects, bicycle, dog obedience,
dog care, and cat care.
3.
Please indicate on the entry tag your age and
the years you have been in the project and
unit. Names should appear on the entry tags
only, not on the projects.
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4-H PREMIUMS
1.
All exhibits in the Mason County 4-H Shows will be judged on the Danish Judging
System. Each completed exhibit meeting the project show requirement will receive
either a Blue, Red, or White award ribbon.
A = Blue =
Superior
(3X)
B=
Red =
Good
(2X)
C=
White =
Fair
(1X)
The dollar value of X will be determined after the county shows, depending on the
number of exhibits and the amount of money allotted for Mason County 4-H Shows.
This amount is based on the number of enrolled 4-H members, and is paid from funds
received from the State of Illinois (*see disclaimer). An exhibitor can claim only one
premium per project as listed by show book sections below. (See Gen. Show Rule #5)
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"The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund
premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation
sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book."
Agriculture – Animal Sciences
Beef I, II & III
Cats I, II & III
Dairy Cattle I, II & III
Dogs I, II & III
Goats (Dairy Goat I, II & III and
Meat Goat I, II & III)
Horses I, II, III, IV & V
Poultry I, II & III
Rabbits I, II & III
Sheep I, II & III
Small Pets I, II & III
Swine I, II & III
Veterinary Science I, II & III
Agriculture – Plants & Soils
Corn
Small Grains
Soybeans
Floriculture A, B, C & D
Vegetable Gardening A, B, C & D
Plant & Soil Science I, II & III
Community Involvement & Global
Awareness
Citizenship I, II & III and Service
Learning I & II
Intercultural - Passport to the World
Environment & Natural Resources
Entomology I, II & III
Forestry – Forests of Fun I, II & III
Geology
Natural Resources I, II & III
Wildlife B
Outdoor Adventures I, II & III
Sportfishing I, II & III
Food, Nutrition & Health
4-H Cooking 101
4-H Cooking 201
4-H Cooking 301
4-H Cooking 401
Food Preservation
Meat & Other Protein Sources
Microwave Magic A
Microwave Magic B
Microwave Magic C
Microwave Magic D
Outdoor Meals
Sports Nutrition
Health I, II & III
Home & Family
Child Development II & III
(Clothing) Sewing & Textiles I, II & III
Clothing Decisions I & II
Consumer Education (includes all
levels of Financial Champions,
Consumer Savvy & Entrepreneurship)
Intergenerational - Walk In My Shoes
Interior Design
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace II, III & IV
Bicycles I & II
Computer Science – Intro, I, II & III
Electricity I, II, III & IV
Geospatial I, II & III
Robotics I, II & III
Small Engines I, II & III
Tractor A, B, C & D
Welding
Woodworking I, II, III & IV
Personal Development
Communications I, II & III
Journalism
Leadership I, II, III & IV
Photography I, II & III
Public Presentations
Theatre Arts I, II & III
Filmmaking/Video
Visual Arts
2.
4-H premium checks will be mailed to members. The tear-off portion of the check will
list projects exhibited, ratings, and premium money. If there is an error on this, the 4-H
member must present his/her ribbon as proof of exhibiting to the Extension office. No
additional premiums will be paid without the ribbon as proof of rating. This rule makes
it vital that you keep your ribbons!
3.
4-H projects are shown at 4-H shows and paid premiums. 4-H activities are not shown
at 4-H shows and are not paid premiums. These activities will add credit to your 4-H
awards applications completed in August.
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STATE FAIR POLICIES
1.
A 4-H member must be 10 years old by September 1 of the current 4-H year,
and meet eligibility rules for participation in the Junior Show at State Fair.
2.
Only Blue-rated projects are eligible for State Fair.
3.
Exhibitors must be enrolled and participating in the current year in the project or
activity exhibited.
4.
All entries must be the products of the current 4-H year. The same product or speech
that is selected at the county level must be the one exhibited at the State Fair, adjusted
to State Fair class requirements. The exceptions include exhibits in the areas of Food
& Nutrition (must be the same recipe), Crops, Fruit Market Plates, and Vegetable
Market Baskets/Plates. Modifications can be made to the original county exhibit to:
1) meet State Fair class requirements, or 2) incorporate suggested improvements made
by the local judge.
5.
An individual 4-H member may enter ONLY ONE exhibit class in the State Fair
4-H exhibit Division. Conference Judging for Mason County general classes will
take place on Friday, August 12 EXCEPT for the following: exhibits in Welding
will be judged on Saturday, August 13; exhibits in Filmmaking/ Video and
Geospatial will occur on the interactive “Illinois 4-H State Fair Online” website
August 12-18 and will be displayed and recognized on Saturday August 20.
Online classes My 4-H Project Video (see page 49) and My Project Map (see page
40) are open to ANY 4-H member meeting State Fair age requirements;
enrollment in the Filmmaking/Video or Geospatial project are not required.
6.
The Illinois State Fair, State 4-H Office, and local University of Illinois Extension
personnel or their assigned agents do not assume liability for loss, theft, or damage to
exhibits.
7.
All exhibits, unless otherwise noted, will receive an Award of Excellence. Superior
ratings will be awarded, based on the judges' discretion.
Most, but not all, 4-H projects are included as classes at the State Fair. Exhibits eligible
for State Fair selection are noted at the end of project sections. For more information,
contact the Extension office or visit the Illinois State Fair Junior Show website at
http://agr.state.il.us/isf/premium/junior.pdf
State Fair Conference Judging Schedule
For Mason County 4-H Members for General Projects
Friday, August 12
- MASON COUNTY GENERAL EXHIBITS
(except those classes listed below)
Saturday, August 13 - Welding
Exhibits in Filmmaking/Video and Geospatial will occur on the interactive
“Illinois 4-H State Fair Online” website August 12-18 and will be displayed
and recognized at the State Fair on Saturday, August 20.
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PET EXHIBIT RULES
The rules listed earlier in General Show Rules also apply to pet classes. The rules listed below
are additional rules.
1.
All pets are required to have proper vaccinations, and be healthy the day of show.
2.
4-H members must be able to control their pets at all times.
3.
Pet exhibitors must have had ownership of their animals 10 weeks prior to the show.
4.
Show Superintendents have the authority to accept or reject late arrivals.
RULES FOR 4-H MEMBERS EXHIBITING
AT THE 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOWS
The rules listed in General Show Rules also apply to livestock classes. The rules listed below
are additional rules. Since our 4-H Livestock Shows are held at the Mason County Fair,
the rules listed each year in the Mason County Fair Book also apply.
1.
To participate in the 4-H Livestock Show, exhibitors must be enrolled in the
appropriate project.
2.
All entries are due in the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on July 1. (See General
Rule #3 – page 1)
3.
Exhibitors will be assigned pens by County Fair Superintendents for their livestock.
See the Mason County Fair Book for specific time requirements for having your
animals in place.
4.
Health papers will be collected before the exhibitor is allowed to unload and stall
his/her animals.
5.
All livestock exhibits MUST be the property of the exhibitor, and registered in his or
her name only, no partnerships recognized. 4-H exhibitors must have registration
papers for pure breed animals available upon request.
6.
All exhibitors are expected to exhibit their own animals. If there are two entries in the
same class, the second exhibit can be shown by another 4-H exhibitor. Any exceptions
to this rule must be cleared with the Superintendent and Extension staff.
7.
All animals must remain in place on exhibition until dismissed by the Livestock
Superintendent.
8.
While the 4-H Livestock Shows are held in conjunction with the Mason County Junior
Show, the 4-H judging is a separate entity, where the judge gives 4-H ratings of Blue,
Red, or White, rather than Junior Show placings.
9.
All livestock exhibitors are required to meet the current year's Livestock Health and
Exhibition Requirements. 2011 Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements for
County Fairs as printed on the following pages.
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Illinois Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Health & Welfare
State Fairgrounds P.O. Box 19281
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
Phone (217) 782-4944
www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/CountyFairRules.pdf
2011 Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements
County Fairs
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Exhibitors are required to familiarize
themselves with all rules applicable to their
exhibits.
2. All out-of-state animals shall require an entry
permit. Permits are available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week by calling (217)782-4944.
3. All animals, except as noted, shall be
accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection (CVI) which shows that the
animal meets all health requirements for the
State of Illinois. CVI’s shall be made
available to Bureau of Animal Health
Personnel on request.
CVI means a legible record made on an
official form from the state of origin which
has been issued, signed and dated by an
accredited veterinarian and which shows the
name and address of the animal’s owner or
exhibitor and the results of all required tests
or vaccinations. A CVI shall list only one
animal identification per line; shall be
presented on the form on which it was
initially issued; and shall not be corrected,
changed or altered in any manner.
4. All animals shall be officially identified.
The animal(s) official identification shall be
recorded on the CVI.
5. If animals are from tuberculosis accredited,
brucellosis certified, pseudorabies qualified,
or brucellosis validated herds, the
identifying herd number(s) along with the
date of the last herd test(s) shall appear on
the CVI.
6. CVI for out-of-state livestock shall be void
thirty (30) days after issuance.
7. CVI for Illinois-origin livestock shall be
void ninety (90) days after issuance.
8. All livestock shall be subject to examination
upon entry to any Illinois fair or exhibition.
Any animal showing evidence of infectious,
contagious or communicable diseases shall
be immediately withdrawn and held in
quarantine at the owner’s risk and expense
until properly treated and recovered, or until
the animal is released to return to the
owner’s premise.
Any livestock infected with scabies,
mange, active lesions of ringworm,
soremouth, or multiple warts which are
easily visible without close examination
shall not be permitted to exhibit and are
subject to quarantine or removal from the
fairgrounds.
Sheep and goats with caseus
lymphadenitis as evidenced by draining
abscesses shall not be exhibited and are
subject to immediate quarantine or removal
from the fairgrounds.
9. Illinois Department of Agriculture personnel
or designee may collect blood, tissue, milk
or urine samples from any animal being
exhibited and/or raced at any Illinois fair to
test for the presence of illegal drugs or
banned substances. New examination
techniques, such as ultra-sound, may also be
used at anytime while the animals are on the
grounds of any Illinois fair or exhibit.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture
or designee may collect urine, blood, tissue
or other test samples from exhibition
animals at the time of slaughter.
10. All exhibitors of animals at any Illinois fair
or exhibition shall comply with the
provisions of the Illinois Humane Care for
Animals Act. If violations are observed, the
animals(s) will be excused from exhibition
and ordered removed from the grounds with
all awards being forfeited.
Any practice or deviation from normal,
accepted care, including physical, medical
or mechanical application, shall constitute a
violation of show rules and may result in the
animal(s) disqualification and removal from
the fairgrounds.
11. Any Illinois cattle, bison, cervidae or goats
being exhibited in non-accredited free states
must be isolated from the remainder of the
herd/flock upon return to Illinois and retested for tuberculosis 60-120 days post-entry.
CATTLE
Identification
Individual identification of each animal shall be
either a fully healed and legible tattoo, official
metal ear tag, registration number (can only be
used if the tattoo is recorded on the registration
certificate or for breeds where pictures are
acceptable), or individual brands, if brand is
recorded on the registration certificate.
Illinois Cattle
Brucellosis
Illinois is a Bovine Brucellosis Class-Free State.
Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois
cattle.
Tuberculosis
Illinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis- Free
State. Tuberculin testing is not required for
Illinois cattle.
Please note: Illinois calves under 6 months of
age, and Illinois steers are not required to
have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
Out-of-State-Cattle
Permit
1. All out-of-state cattle are to be accompanied
by an entry permit.
2. Permits are available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week by calling (217) 782-4944.
Brucellosis
1. Female cattle six (6) months of age and
older and bulls eighteen (18) months of age
and older shall be negative to an official test
for brucellosis within thirty (30) days prior
to entry, unless exempt by one (1) of the
following:
A. Originate directly from a certified
brucellosis-free herd.
B. Official vaccinates of dairy breeds under
twenty (20) months of age or official
vaccinates of beef breeds under twentyfour (24) months of age.
C. Animal originated from a “Class Free”
state (if entire state is so classified)
D. Steers and spayed heifers are not
required to be tested for brucellosis.
2. The negative brucellosis test shall be
conducted at a state or federal laboratory
within 30 days prior to exhibition.
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Tuberculosis
1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States
A. No tuberculin test required. All cattle,
including steers, originating from an
Accredited Tuberculosis Free State, may
enter Illinois for exhibition when
accompanied by a CVI issued by an
accredited veterinarian within 30 days.
2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or
States (Not TB Free)
A. Cattle must originate from a herd where
a complete herd test was conducted
within the past year.
B. The individual animals entering Illinois
must be negative to an additional
tuberculin test conducted within 30
days prior to exhibition.
C. Cattle that enter Illinois for exhibition
and remain in Illinois (animal does not
return to the state of origin within 30
days) must be isolated and retested for
TB 60-120 days from the last official
TB test date.
SWINE
Illinois Swine
Identification
1. Swine shall be identified by an official ear
tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch.
2. Ear notch identification is acceptable for
barrows, crossbred gilts and breeding swine.
(Note: Ear notch identification of crossbred
swine does not satisfy USDA identification
requirements for brucellosis and
pseudorabies testing.)
Brucellosis
Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois
swine.
Pseudorabies
All exhibition swine are required to be tested
for pseudorabies as described below.
1. Swine of all ages shall be negative to an
official test for pseudorabies conducted
within 90 days prior to exhibition; or swine
shall originate immediately and directly
from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd.
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2. Barrows and females in market classes must
meet the same requirements as breeding
swine.
Additional Requirements
1. Swine consigned to terminal market classes
must meet the same test requirements as
exhibition swine if these classes are held in
conjunction with “exhibits not intended for
slaughter”.
2. When terminal classes are held on a day
when no other livestock are present, these
animals are exempt from all test
requirements and do not need a CVI. All
swine terminal classes must be identified by
a site tattoo prior to movement to slaughter.
3. Swine from pseudorabies-quarantined herds
are not allowed to exhibit regardless of
whether or not the show is terminal or nonterminal.
4. The Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairs are not
classified as terminal shows.
Out-of-State Swine
Permit
1. All out-of-state swine are to be accompanied
by an entry permit.
2. Permits are available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week by calling (217) 782-4944.
Identification
1. Individually identified by an official ear tag,
tattoo or recognized breed ear notch.
2. Ear notch identification is not acceptable for
crossbred animals.
Brucellosis
1. Breeding swine 4 months of age and older
shall be negative to an official test for
brucellosis within 30 days prior to
exhibition unless exempt by one (1) of the
following:
A. Originate immediately and directly from
a brucellosis-free herd.
B. Originate directly from a validated
brucellosis-free state.
2. Swine brucellosis tests for exhibition shall
be conducted at a state or federal laboratory.
Pseudorabies
All exhibition swine are required to be tested
for pseudorabies as described below.
1. Swine shall be negative to an official test for
pseudorabies conducted within the past
thirty (30) days prior to entry or originate
immediately and directly from a qualified
pseudorabies negative herd.
2. Barrows and females in market classes must
meet the same requirements as breeding
swine.
3. The Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairs are not
classified as terminal shows.
SHEEP
Identification
Individual identification of each animal
shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or
plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the
owner provides the reader.
Tattoos may be used when a registration
certificate, listing the tattoo number,
accompanies the animal.
When using ear tags, the tag must indicate
the premises ID and state of origin. The tag
number must be assigned by a state or APHIS
representative and recorded in the Scrapie
Record Database.
Market Lambs
All wethers must be slick shorn (show ring
ready) before weigh-in so that show lamb
fungus can be identified.
Illinois Sheep
1. Sheep originating from a flock that has
previously been classified as either an
infected or source flock can be exhibited in
Illinois upon the completion of an approved
flock plan.
2. or any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI
must include the flock of birth and the flock
of origin, if different.
Out-of-State Sheep
1. All out-of-state sheep are to be accompanied
by an entry permit. Permits are available 24
hours a day, seven days a week by calling
(217) 782-4944.
2. Sheep originating from a flock that has
previously been classified as either an
infected or source flock can be exhibited in
Illinois upon the completion of an approved
flock plan.
3. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI
must include the flock of birth and the flock
of origin, if different.
GOATS
Identification
Individual identification of each animal
shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or
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plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the
owner provides the reader.
Tattoos may be used when a registration
certificate, listing the tattoo number,
accompanies the animal.
When using ear tags, the tag must indicate
the premises ID and state of origin. The tag
number must be assigned by a state or APHIS
representative and recorded in the Scrapie
Record Database.
Ears should be used for tattooing when
possible. If there is no space in the ear, the flank
or tail fold may be used.
Illinois Goats
1. Goats originating from a herd that has
previously been classified as either an
infected or source herd can be exhibited in
Illinois upon the completion of an approved
herd plan.
2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI
must include the flock of birth and the flock
of origin, if different.
Out-of-State Goats
1. All out-of-state goats are to be accompanied
by an entry permit. Permits are available 24
hours a day, seven days a week by calling
(217) 782-4944.
2. Goats originating from a herd that has
previously been classified as either an
infected or source herd can be exhibited in
Illinois upon the completion of an approved
herd plan.
3. Tuberculosis- Goats from areas or states that
are not Accredited Bovine Tuberculosis
Free, must be accompanied by a CVI
indicating that the goats originated from a
herd where a complete negative herd test
has been conducted within the past twelve
(12) months and the individual animals are
negative to a tuberculin test conducted
within thirty (30) days prior to entry. For
any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI
must include the flock of birth and the flock
of origin, if different.
HORSES, PONIES, MULES AND
OTHER EQUIDAE
Illinois Equine
1. All horses and other equidae, twelve (12)
months of age and older attending an
advertised equine event, shall be
accompanied by a negative test for equine
infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within
the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this
test shall accompany the animal.
2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are
accepted.
3. An advertised equine event means a show,
rodeo, sale, auction, exhibition, trail ride, or
horse fair that is posted or media promoted.
4. A CVI is not required for Illinois equine.
Out-of-State Equine
1. All out-of-state equine are to be
accompanied by an entry permit. Permits are
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
by calling (217) 782-4944.
2. All horses and other equidae entering
Illinois that are twelve (12) months of age or
older, shall be accompanied by a negative
test for equine infectious anemia (EIA)
conducted within the last twelve (12)
months. A copy of this test shall accompany
the animal.
3. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are
accepted.
4. All horses and other equidae shall be
accompanied by a CVI issued within thirty
(30) days prior to entry.
POULTRY
1. All entries (except waterfowl, i.e.
domesticated fowl that normally swim, such
as ducks and geese) in a show or exhibition
shall have originated from a U.S. PullorumTyphoid Clean or equivalent hatchery or
flock OR have a negative pullorum-typhoid
test within 90 days prior to exhibition.
Exhibitor shall show proper information as
to name and address of owner or exhibitor,
name and address of the authorized testing
agent, date of the testing and the number,
breed, and species of those tested.
2. Prior to being used to transport poultry to a
show, all crates, boxes, containers and
vehicles shall be thoroughly cleaned and
disinfected.
3. Any poultry vaccinations must be performed
at least 4 weeks prior to delivery to the
show.
4. Upon admission to a show, all entries shall
be examined by the official county fair
veterinarian or qualified state personnel who
shall also receive and examine all
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certificates necessary for admission of birds
to a show. Birds not in show condition will
be excused from exhibition and removed
from the premises. Any fowl showing signs
of illness during the fair will be removed
from the exhibition grounds.
5. All out-of-state turkeys must originate from
flocks that are officially classified as U.S.
Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Clean in
accordance with the provisions of the
National Poultry Improvement Plan or be
negative to a test for Mycoplasma
gallisepticum within 30 days prior to entry.
6. A permit is also required for out-of-state
poultry. A permit may be obtained by
calling (217) 782-4944.
Please note: These poultry exhibition
requirements do not apply to 4-H and FFA
1-day poultry shows where the entries are
taken to the show and returned home the
same day. However, a permit is required for
out-of-state poultry.
RABBITS
There are no requirements governing the
movements of rabbits within or into Illinois.
LLAMAS
There are no requirements governing the
movement of llamas within Illinois. A permit
and health certificate is required for out-of-state
llamas. A permit may be obtained by calling
(217) 782-4944.
ATTENTION: LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS
Since our 4-H Livestock Shows are held in
conjunction with the Junior Show at the
Mason County Fair, the rules listed each year
in the Mason County Fair Book also apply.
It is important that you check arrival times,
deadlines to be in place, ownership dates,
weigh-in times, and all other specifics for
livestock shows as listed in the
Mason County Fair Book.
Check regulations carefully to insure that
you are following ALL requirements
to show your livestock.
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AGRICULTURE - ANIMAL SCIENCES
4-H members enrolled in an animal project are encouraged to enter an animal in one
or more of the classes offered, but will receive only ONE premium per project area.
Available classes are listed after each project title. The following class is also
available as an exhibit possibility in ALL animal projects:
Animal Science Exhibit – For those members enrolled in any animal project, the
following will be exhibited at the 4-H General Show on July 25. Prepare a display
related to the project. This can be a poster or other type of display. Exhibits in this
area are limited to a space of 2’ wide x 15” deep. Be prepared to discuss the display
with the judge. Live animals are not permitted as exhibits at the 4-H General Show.
For safety reasons, exhibits should not include glass, syringes with needles, or any
other sharp objects.
4-H Showmanship Awards – 4-H livestock exhibitors in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats,
Horses and Rabbits will be eligible for 4-H Showmanship awards. Showmanship classes
in each of the designated divisions will be divided into Junior (8-12 years old) and Senior
(13-years & over). Junior class will offer a rosette only, but may be won as many times as
possible. Senior class will include the winner of the Junior class; a rosette will be awarded,
but can only be won once by the same exhibitor.
BEEF I, II and III
Breeding Beef – exhibitors may show two breeds in breeding beef and are limited to
showing two entries per class. Exhibitors may also show a Performance Cow.
Purebred Heifer classes will be offered for Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Simmental and
All Other Registered Breeds as follows:
- Junior Heifer – calved on or after January 1, 2011
- Senior Heifer – calved between Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2010
- Late Summer Yearling – calved between July 1 – Aug. 31, 2010
- Early Summer Yearling – calved between May 1 – June 30, 2010
- Late Junior Yearling – calved between March 1 – April 30, 2010
- Junior/Senior Yearling – calved between Sept. 1, 2009 – Feb. 28, 2010
Commercial and Crossbred Heifers will be considered a separate breed and will be
divided into three classes according to weight at time of show.
Steers – exhibitors may enter a maximum of ten steers (maximum of eleven if showing a
2010 Scramble steer). All steers entered will automatically be entered in Rate of Gain
class.
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CAT I, II and III
Cats – exhibitors may show one per class. Classes will be divided into two age divisions,
exhibitors age 8-12 and exhibitors age 13-18. Classes will be offered for each age group
as follows:
- Cats, short hair
- Kittens, short hair
- Cats, long hair
- Kittens, long hair
Exhibit one mature cat, or one kitten at least 10 weeks of age. Exhibitor should be present
to answer questions about the cat and its care. 4-H members must have owned this cat or
kitten at least 10 weeks prior to the Cat Show.
Proof of vaccination from your veterinarian must accompany the animal for review by the
judge. Do not bring an unhealthy cat that could pass disease on to another.
The cat must be brought to the show in a pet carrier or on a leash. Also refer to the Pet
Exhibit Rules listed in this Show Book.
DAIRY CATTLE I, II and III
Prepare a display related to the project. This can be a poster or other type of display.
Exhibits in this area are limited to a space of 2’ wide x 15” deep. Exhibit this at General
Show in the Animal Science category. Be prepared to discuss the display with the judge.
Live animals are not permitted as exhibits at the 4-H General Show. For safety reasons,
exhibits should not include glass, syringes with needles, or any other sharp objects.
DOG I, II and III
For these projects, the member may exhibit both Dog Care and Dog Obedience, or may
choose to exhibit just one. The Animal Science exhibit option is also available for this project.
Proof of vaccination from your veterinarian must accompany the animal for review by the
judge. Do not bring an unhealthy dog that could pass disease on to another.
Any female dogs in season on show day may be brought to the Dog Show, but will be
judged last.
Dog Care – exhibitors may show one per class. Classes will be offered as follows:
- Purebred Dogs
- All Others
Exhibit one mature dog, or one puppy at least 10 weeks of age. Exhibitor must be present
to answer questions about the dog and its care. 4-H members must have owned this dog or
puppy at least 10 weeks prior to the Dog Show. Do not bring posters, displays, etc. to this
judging.
Dog Obedience – exhibit one trained dog. Be prepared to go through the exercises
requested by the judge. These exercises are listed throughout your project manual, and
judging sheets are available at the Extension office.
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Dog Obedience Rules:
A. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each class. The same dog cannot be shown in
more than one class.
B. A dog cannot be shown in a class more than one year.
C. A dog being shown in the dog obedience project must be trained and belong to the
exhibitor or to a member of his/her immediate family, or leased for the length of the
project with a signed agreement.
D. All dogs must be brought to the show on a six-foot leather, nylon, or canvas leash.
E. Dogs do not have to be AKC registered to show in the obedience show. AKC rules
will be used for judging.
F. No spike collars or tags hanging from the collar will be allowed.
G. If there is a tie for total score, a run-off will be held.
H. Dogs must be under the exhibitor's supervision at all times.
I. Special problems not covered by these rules will be acted upon by the superintendent.
J. Female dogs in season can exhibit, but they must be the last to enter the show ring.
K. Dogs must have a qualifying score to be a State Fair delegate.
L. Dogs more than 6 months of age must be accompanied by a current official rabies
vaccination certificate. If the exhibitor has already presented this certificate in order
to attend this year’s Dog Obedience classes, it is not necessary to present it again.
Dog Obedience Classes:
Beginner I (Dog and handler have no experience)
Beginner II (Dog or handler has had one year of experience)
Exhibitors in Beginner Class I and Class II will be required to do the following
exercises with dog on leash:
1.
Heel on leash
Maximum points
45
2.
Figure 8 on leash
Max pts
25
3.
Stand for examination on leash
Max pts
30
4.
Recall on leash (handler backs up 2 or 3 steps)
Max pts
40
5.
Long sit – 1 minute
Max pts
30
6.
Long down – 3 minutes
Max pts
30
Graduate Beginner (Dog and handler have had more than 1 year of experience).
1.
Heel on leash
Max pts
45
2.
Figure 8 on leash
Max pts
25
2.
Stand for examination off leash
Max pts
30
3.
Recall off leash
Max pts
40
4.
Long sit – 1 minute with leash off dog
Max pts
30
5.
Long down – 3 minutes with leash off dog
Max pts
30
(Exercises 4 and 5 will be judged as a group.)
Novice
1.
Heel on leash and figure 8
Max pts
40
2.
Stand for examination off leash
Max pts
30
3.
Heel off leash
Max pts
40
4.
Recall off leash
Max pts
30
5.
Long sit – 1 minute with leash off dog
Max pts
30
6.
Long down – 3 minutes with leash off dog
Max pts
30
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Advanced Novice
1.
Heel on leach
Max pts
2.
Stand for Examination off leash
Max pts
3.
Heel and figure 8 off leash
Max pts
4.
Drop on call
Max pts
5.
Long sit (3 minutes with handler out of sight)
Max pts
6.
Long down (5 minutes with handler out of sight)
Max pts
(Exercises 5 and 6 will be judged as a group.)
30
30
40
40
30
30
Miscellaneous Dog Obedience
Open to dogs qualifying for Pre-Open, Open, Pre-Utility and Utility level
competition. Each will be scored according to its own level.
A Best of Show rosette will be awarded to all 1st place winners in Dog Obedience classes.
A plaque and Best of Show rosette will be awarded to the Highest Scoring Dog in Trial.
Dog Obedience exhibitors with a qualifying score of at least 170 points in any obedience
class may go on to exhibit at State Fair. The 2011 State Fair Dog Show will be held on
Saturday, August 27.
GOATS
(includes both Dairy Goat and Meat Goat projects)
Goats – exhibitors may show two entries per class, except Mother/Daughter class which is
limited to one. Exhibitors may show in both meat goat classes and dairy goat classes. The
show is closed to un-castrated males. Kid classes are open to does only, castrated males
should be shown in the wether classes.
Breeding Goat section will offer classes for Milking Breeds as follows:
- Doe, 3 years and up
- Doe, 1 year old and under 3
- Doe Kid, over 5 months and under 1 year
- Doe Kid, under 5 months
- Mother/Daughter class (must have shown in above classes)
and three classes each for Boer/Percentage Boer AND Pygmy Goats as follows:
- Doe, 1 year and older
- Kids, over 5 months to under 1 year (can be male or female)
- Kids under 5 months (male or female)
Market Goats will offer two classes as follows:
- Goat Wethers, under 1 year
- Pygmy Wethers, under 1 year
HORSE I, II, III, IV and V
Horses – exhibitors may show one per class. ALL horse exhibitors will automatically be
eligible to exhibit in a showmanship class.
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Classes are as follows:
- Pony Halter – English or Western – mares or geldings, all ages
- Halter Yearling & 2 year old mare or gelding
- Western Halter 3 years and over, mare
- Western Halter 3 years and over, gelding
- English Horse Halter – all ages – 58” & over
- Showmanship – Junior (age 12 & under)
- Showmanship – Senior (age 13 & over)
- English Showmanship (all ages) – open to hunt and saddle seat
- English Pleasure, horse or pony, all ages
- English Equitation, horse or pony, all ages – open to hunt and saddle seat
- Beginner Walk Trot, horse or pony, optional tack
- Cloverbud Lead Line (for 4-H Cloverbud members or youth age 5-8,
accompanied by an adult 18 & over) – may use another exhibitor’s horse
- Trail Class, horse or pony, tack optional
- Western Pony Pleasure (under 56”)
- Western Horse Pleasure (56” & over), age 12 & under
- Western Horse Pleasure (56” & over), age 13 & over
- Western Horsemanship, horse or pony, age 12 & under
- Western Horsemanship, horse or pony, age 13 & over
- Walk-Trot Egg and Spoon, any age, horse or pony
- Egg & Spoon Class, any age, horse or pony
- Novelty Class
- Ride-A-Buck, any age, horse or pony, must provide your own $5 bill, winner
takes all, no premiums paid for this class, no plaque or ribbons
- Bareback Pleasure, horse or pony, all ages
- Costume Class – Emphasis will be placed on details and originality of costume.
Exhibitors are required to provide the announcer with a brief, written
description (to be handed in before the start of the show) of their outfit and
of the era, character, etc., being depicted.
POULTRY I, II and III
Poultry – exhibitors may show one per class.
Poultry classes will be offered in Leghorns & Hybrids, White Rocks, Other American
Breeds, Other Heavy Breeds, Other Light Breeds and Bantam breeds as follows:
- Single cockerel
- Hen
- Pullet
- Old Pen (3 hens)
- Pen of 1 cockerel, 2 pullets
Market Poultry classes will be offered for a broiler-fryer pen of 3 and a roaster pen of 3.
Both include all breeds, crosses and hybrids.
Duck classes will be offered (light weight and heavy weight) for each of the following
classes:
- Hen
- Drake
- 1 Drake, 2 Hens
Goose classes will be offered:
- Goose
- Gander
Turkey classes will be offered:
- Hen
- Tom
One Egg class will be offered.
- 1 Gander, 2 Geese
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RABBITS I, II and III
Rabbits – Exhibitors may show two per class only if they are two different breeds.
Example: You can enter a Sr. Satin and a Sr. Palomino in the Sr. Buck Commercial class.
Individual breed classes have been eliminated and are being classified as Commercial Breeds
(6-Class) and Fancy Breeds (4-Class).
The following breeds are Commercial Breeds (6-Class): American, Giant Angora, Beveren,
Californian, Champagne d'Argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla,
Cinnamon, Creme d'Argent, Flemish Giant, Hotot, English Lop, French Lop, New Zealand,
Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox.
The following breeds are Fancy Breeds (4-Class): American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable,
English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard
Chinchilla, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Spot, Florida White, Harlequin, Havana,
Himalayan, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Lilac, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland
Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Tan, Thrianta.
Classes are as follows:
Commercial Breed Classes
- Sr. Buck – over 8 months
- Sr. Doe – over 8 months
- 6-8 Buck – 6-8 months
- 6-8 Doe – 6-8 months
Fancy Breed Classes
- Sr. Buck – over 6 months
- Sr. Doe – over 6 months
- Jr. Buck – 6 months & under
- Jr. Doe – 6 months & under
- Jr. Buck – 6 months & under
- Jr. Doe – 6 months & under
- Meat Pen – 70 days and younger
- Single Fryer – 70 days and younger (may be from meat pen)
- My Pet Rabbit (for crossbreeds)
SHEEP I, II and III
Breeding Sheep – each exhibitor shall be limited to two entries in each breeding class, but
may show in more than one breed.
Purebred Sheep Breeding classes will be offered for Hampshire, Dorset, Suffolk, Shropshire,
Montadale, and All Other Registered breeds as follows:
- Purebred yearling ewe
- Purebred ram lamb
- Purebred ewe lamb
- Pen of 2 purebred ewe or ram lambs
Commercial and Crossbreds will be considered a separate breed and will offer the following
classes: ewe lamb, pen of 2 ewe lambs, yearling and ram lamb (wether sire).
Market Lambs – exhibitors may enter a maximum of four single market lambs and one
pen of market lambs.
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SMALL PETS I, II and III
Animal Science Exhibit Option: Exhibited at the 4-H General Show on July 25, prepare
a display related to the project. This can be a poster or other type of display. Exhibits in this
area are limited to a space of 2’ wide x 15” deep. Be prepared to discuss the display with
the judge. Live animals are not permitted as exhibits at the 4-H General Show. For safety
reasons, exhibits should not include glass, syringes with needles, or any other sharp objects.
SWINE I, II and III
Breeding Swine – exhibitors may show a maximum of four purebred or crossbred gilts, of
which only two can be in the same class; they may be of two breeds.
Purebred gilt classes will be offered for Duroc, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Spot/Berkshire/
Poland and Other Purebred breeds as follows:
- Gilt born Jan. 1-20
- Gilt born Jan. 21 – Feb. 10
- Gilt born Feb. 11 and after
Crossbred gilts will be divided into four classes according to weight at the time of the show.
Market Pens – must have been farrowed on or after January 1, 2011. Pigs in the pen class
are not required to be of the same litter. Only one pen may be shown by an exhibitor.
Market Pens may consist of any combination of three barrows or gilts.
Market Swine – exhibitors may show a maximum of four barrows, of which only two can
be in the same class; they may be of three breeds. Exhibitors showing a scramble barrow
will be allowed to show an additional barrow, or five total in four breeds.
Purebred barrow classes will be offered for Duroc, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Spot/Berkshire/
Poland and Other Purebreds. Two classes for each breed will be offered according to weight
of barrows at the time of the show.
Crossbred barrows will be divided into six classes according to weight of barrows at the
time of the show.
Carcass Contest/non-slaughter – Classes will be broken out by Midwest Scanning
Service, Inc. Exhibitor may enter up to 2 animals (either barrows or gilts) in the class.
Animals will be assigned to the appropriate weight class after they are scanned Wednesday
morning at weigh-in.
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VETERINARY SCIENCE
Exhibited at the 4-H General Show on July 25, prepare a display related to any of the
Veterinary Science projects The Normal Animal, Animal Disease, or Animal Health and Our
World. This can be a poster or other type of display. Exhibits in this area are limited to a
space of 2’ wide x 15” deep. Be prepared to discuss the display with the judge. Live
animals are not permitted as exhibits in this area. For safety reasons, exhibits should not
include glass, syringes with needles, or any other sharp objects.
Two (2) exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair in Animal (Vet.) Science.
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AGRICULTURE - PLANTS AND SOILS
CROPS AND SOILS
ALL CROPS EXHIBITED MUST HAVE BEEN GROWN AND CARED FOR BY THE
EXHIBITOR AS PART OF HIS/HER CURRENT 4-H CROPS PROJECT. Table-top displays
should be limited to 2’ wide x 15” deep, and maximum poster size is 22” x 30”.
Soybeans
– Exhibit five fresh soybean plants (include root system that is washed),
representative of member’s 4-H project field OR exhibit an experimental or educational
project related to one experience from your project. Include explanation of the project in a
report for public understanding.
Corn
– Exhibit two fresh plants of field corn (include root system that is washed),
representative of member’s 4-H project field. Popcorn and sweet corn should be exhibited
under Horticulture OR exhibit an experimental or educational project related to one
experience from your project. Include explanation of the project in a report for public
understanding. (Popcorn and sweet corn should be exhibited in Horticulture classes.)
Small Grains
– Exhibit one gallon of small grain (oats, wheat, rye, or barley) from
the current year's crop, that is representative of the member’s 4-H project field OR exhibit an
experimental or educational project related to one experience from your project. Include
explanation of the project in a report for public understanding.
Two (2) Crops exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
HORTICULTURE PROJECT AREA
(Includes Floriculture, Vegetable Gardening & Horticulture Displays)
Table-top displays should be limited to 2’ wide x 15” deep, and maximum hanging poster size is
22” x 30”, unless specifically noted in the project area.
FLORICULTURE
One premium is paid per member in the Floriculture project, but you may exhibit in more than
one Floriculture class/level for the opportunity for Best of Show or State Fair selection.
Floriculture Level A – Exhibit one of the following options:
Create a flower arrangement; either a round arrangement or a bud vase. All arrangements
should fit into a space no larger than 2’x2’. No silk flowers are permitted; OR
Create a photo collage or a collection of pictures of flowers that you have raised. Label your
flowers by name and tell if you started with a seed, cutting or transplants. Mount pictures on
a poster board or mount board no larger than 22” x 30”; OR
Exhibit in one container, 3 stems of blooms - each with attached foliage. Foliage that
would go inside the container may be removed. All three blooms or stems to be the same
variety, color, shape and size. Must have been grown from seed, young seedling plants,
bulbs or rhizomes by exhibitor. (NOTE: Exhibitors choosing lilies should include no more
than 2/3 of foliage for their exhibit.)
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Floriculture Level B – Exhibit one of the following options:
Create an artistic display of dried flowers explaining how each was dried. OR
Create a photo collage or collection of pictures of plants from your theme garden. Label
your plants by name and explain how the plants were chosen to fit the theme.
Floriculture Level C – Exhibit one of the following options:
Create a terrarium. At least 2 of the plants should have been propagated by the exhibitor
(seeds, cuttings, etc.). OR
Exhibit a plant that you propagated from cuttings. Create a photo board no larger than
11”x14”: showing the progression of growth.
Floriculture Level D – Exhibit one of the following options:
Create a centerpiece around a theme such as a wedding, holiday, birthday, etc. no larger
than 2’x2’. No silk flowers are permitted. OR
Create an exhibit of forced bulbs in a pot no larger than 12”x12”.
Three (3) exhibits from Floriculture may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
VEGETABLE GARDENING – LEVELS A, B, C & D
One premium is paid per member in the vegetable gardening project area, but you may exhibit
in more than one class for the opportunity for Best of Show or State Fair selection.
Vegetable Gardening:
All vegetables exhibited must have been grown and cared for by the exhibitor as part
of their current gardening 4-H project. Waxes and oils may not be used on vegetables
or fruits. Vegetable exhibits should be prepared according to the Illinois Vegetable
Garden Guide website: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/vegguide/.
Any plant infested with insects will be removed from the exhibit area and will not be
eligible for Best of Show or State Fair delegate.
1. Vegetable Market Basket - Use the following guidelines:
A. Basket must include at least 6 and not more than 12 different vegetables. There
may not be more than 2 different varieties of any vegetable. For example, red and
white potatoes would be classified as two different varieties. Acorn squash and
zucchini would be classified as two different vegetables.
B. The number and type of vegetables used must conform to the Vegetable
plate/Basket List found on the following page.
C. Basket must be labeled with the name and variety of all vegetables used.
2. Vegetable Plate Exhibit – Use the follow guidelines:
A. Must include 2 single vegetable plates (Exhibitor will furnish the disposable
plates).
B. Number of vegetables on plates must conform to Vegetable Plate/Basket List
found on the following page.
C. Only one variety on each plate.
D. An exhibitor cannot show two plates of the same type vegetable. (ie: Cannot
exhibit red and white potatoes or zucchini and straightneck squash).
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Vegetable Plate/Basket List
(Lists are provided by UI Extension Horticulturists; Items are listed according to the correct
definition of vegetables.)
Asparagus (5 spears)
Parsnips (5)
Beans, Lima (12 pods)
Peas, (12 pods)
Beets (5)
Peppers, large fruited (bell/banana) (5)
Broccoli (1 head)
Peppers, small fruited (chili/cherry) (12)
Brussels Sprouts (12 sprouts)
Popcorn (5)
Cabbage (1 head)
Potatoes (any variety) (5)
Cauliflower (1 head)
Pumpkin (1)
Carrots (5)
Rhubarb, trimmed stalks (3)
Cucumber, pickling or slicing (5)
Rutabaga (5)
Eggplant (1)
Salsify (5)
Garlic (5)
Squash, summer (any variety) (5)
Kohlrabi (5)
Sweet Corn, in husks (5)
Lettuce (1 head or plant)
Tomatoes, slicing (5)
Muskmelon incl. cantaloupe (1)
Tomatoes, small fruited (12)
Okra (12)
Turnip (5)
Onions, large, dry (5)
Watermelon(1)
Onions, green or set (12)
Squash, winter (Acorn, butternut, buttercup, spaghetti, Hubbard, Turks’s Turban) (1)
Beans, Snap, Green Pod or Golden Wax (12 pods)
Greens (collard, endive, escarole, kale, mustard, spinach, Swiss chard) (1 plant)
Horseradish Root (1 marketable root specimen harvested this year)
Horticulture Display – Exhibit an experimental or educational poster or display related to the
Horticulture project area that does not fall into any of the other Floriculture or Vegetable
Gardening classes. This could include herb displays as well as displays relating to vegetables,
fruits and houseplants. Include an explanation of the display for public understanding. (Note:
Exhibitors receiving a premium for one of the other horticulture classes above will NOT receive
an additional premium in this class.)
Three (3) exhibits from Vegetable Gardening & Horticulture Display classes
may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE
All Plant and Soil Science displays should fit into an area no larger than 2’ wide x 15” deep.
Posters to be hung should be no larger then 22” x 30”.
Plant and Soil Science I (It’s More than Just Dirt) – Prepare a display or poster that
illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an
understanding of environmental and internal factors that affect plant growth. Include your
project journal that documents activity recordkeeping requirements, answers activity
questions, and details personal thoughts and ideas.
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Plant and Soil Science II (Stems and Stamens) – Prepare a display or poster that
illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an
understanding of the composition of plants, the functions of individual plant parts, plant
life cycles, and the many ways plants reproduce. Include your project journal that
documents activity recordkeeping, answers activity questions, and details personal
thoughts and idea.
Plant and Soil Science III (Sprouting Out and Growing Up) – Prepare a display or
poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate
an understanding of environmental and internal factors that affect plant growth. Include
your project journal that documents activity recordkeeping requirements, answers activity
questions, and details personal thoughts and ideas.
One (1) exhibit from Plant and Soil Science may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND
GLOBAL AWARENESS
All Community Involvement and Global Awareness displays should fit into an area no larger than
2’ wide x 15” deep. Posters to be hung should be no larger then 22” x 30”.
CITIZENSHIP & SERVICE LEARNING
Citizenship I – Exhibit a display illustrating one of the following options.
1) personal information about yourself – who you are, things you like to do, things you
are good at, your favorites;
2) your feelings and how you handle these feelings;
3) your family, their responsibilities, how you work together; OR
4) the Family Pedigree that may include family group pages.
Citizenship II – Exhibit a display illustrating one of the following options.
1) your neighborhood;
2) how you and others are good neighbors – what you do as good neighbors, what
rights and responsibilities you have as good neighbors, how being a good
neighbor makes you feel;
3) a community service activity – one that you participated in or organized;
4) what your school does to help the neighborhood, why it is important for the school
to be involved in good citizenship, and how the school can help the community; OR
5) organizations, activities and events that your ancestors participated in, the impact
they had on the community and their family.
Citizenship III – Exhibit a display illustrating one of the activities that you completed
within your project, as it relates to one of the following categories in the manual:
1) Government;
2) Business and Industry;
3) Transportation, Communication, & Utilities;
4) Culture & Heritage;
5) Natural Resources & Environment;
6) Education;
7) Organizations within your community;
8) Tourism;
OR
9) Support Systems within your community.
Service Learning I – Exhibit a binder portfolio to reflect what the exhibitor
accomplished in the four steps of service learning. If exhibitor has been enrolled in project
for multiple years, the binder portfolio should include previous years’ work. Use of page
protectors is recommended.
Service Learning II – Exhibit a binder portfolio to reflect what the exhibitor
accomplished in the four steps of service learning. If exhibitor has been enrolled in project
for multiple years (including Service Learning I), the binder portfolio should include
previous years’ work. Use of page protectors is recommended.
Three (3) Citizenship & Service Learning exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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INTERCULTURAL
PASSPORT TO THE WORLD
Members may choose to study a foreign country, another culture, OR a region of the United
States. Exhibit should be educational in nature, and should not promote one’s beliefs over
another person’s beliefs. Include completed project manual with the display. Be prepared
to discuss your display with the judge, and tell what you have learned about this
country/culture/ region. Although members may choose from Geography, People, or Culture
for their display, the judge may ask questions about any or all of these areas. Exhibits are
limited to a table space of 2’ wide x 15” deep. ALL items in the display (including the
project book) must be attached to the display board – NO additional items should be
included.
Exhibit one of the following:
1. Geography – Exhibit a display of the country or region of the U.S., which includes
something on the geography, economy, and/or agriculture of the country/region. Also
exhibit completed project manual.
2. People – Exhibit a display on the people of the country or region of the U.S. Show
something learned about the racial-ethnic groupings, the population, languages, religions,
and/or housing. Also exhibit completed project manual.
3. Culture – Exhibit a display on the culture of the country or region of the U.S. This
might include music, crafts, clothing, housing, holiday celebrations, etc. Also exhibit
completed project manual.
One (1) Intercultural exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
ENTOMOLOGY
Member should be able to discuss skills learned. Rules for pinning and labeling insects are
available from your local Extension office. To ensure adequate display space, you may bring your
own table if you wish. Size and number of exhibit cases should relate appropriately to the number
of insects being displayed. Cases should be no deeper than 4”. Exhibitors should note that
Entomology exhibits may be placed UPRIGHT for display. 4-H members expanding on a past
collection MUST add new insects each year. The exact same collection from a past year
cannot be shown.
Entomology I – Limited to exhibitors enrolled in the Entomology I project. Exhibit 15
or more species representing 4 or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled.
Exhibitors must also include the Entomology I project manual, Creepy Crawlies, with
as least one completed activity for each year enrolled. The project manual must be
attached to one of the exhibitor’s cases.
Entomology II – Limited to exhibitors enrolled in the Entomology II project. Exhibit
30 or more species representing 8 or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled.
Exhibitors must also include the Entomology II manual, What's Bugging You, with
at least one completed activity for each year enrolled. The project manual must be
attached to one of the exhibitor’s cases.
Entomology III – Limited to exhibitors enrolled in the Entomology III project. Exhibit
60 or more species representing 12 or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled.
Exhibitors must also include the Entomology III manual, Dragons, Houses, and
Other Flies, with at least one completed activity for each year enrolled. The project
manual must be attached to one of the exhibitor’s cases.
Entomology Display, Other – Exhibit any activity or display from the Entomology
project books that does not fit into classes I-III.
One (1) Entomology exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
FORESTRY
All Forestry displays should fit into an area no larger than 2’ wide x 15” deep. Posters to be hung
should be no larger then 22” x 30”.
Forests of Fun I (Follow the Path) – Exhibit any product or display illustrating an
activity from the book.
Forests of Fun II (Reach for the Canopy) – Exhibit any product or display illustrating
an activity from the book.
Forests of Fun III (Explore the Deep Woods) – Exhibit any product or display
illustrating an activity from the book.
One (1) Forestry exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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GEOLOGY
Size and number of exhibit cases should relate appropriately to the number of specimens being
displayed for a specified class. Specimens are not limited to Illinois locations. All levels of
Geology use the same manual, What on Earth – Geology Study Guide.
Pebble Pups I – Display 8 to 19 rocks and mineral specimens with 3 minerals in the
collections. Collection may include duplications that show variations. Label collection
and note where found.
Pebble Pups II – Display at least 20, but no more than 29, rocks and mineral specimens
with 7 minerals in the collections. Collection may include duplications that show
variations. Label collection and note where found.
Rock Hounds I – Display at least 30, but no more than 40, rocks and mineral specimens
with 10 minerals in the collection. Rocks should include at least 3 igneous, 2
metamorphic, and 3 sedimentary groups. Label collection and note where found.
Rock Hounds II – This level is for those who have successfully completed Rock Hounds
I. Display no more than 50 specimens that have been selected to illustrate a specific theme
of the exhibitor’s choosing. Be creative. Sample categories could include (but are not
limited to): industrial minerals and their uses; a specific rock group and the variety that
occurs in that group, including some minerals that occur in that environment; select fossils
traced through the geologic ages; minerals and their crystal habits; rocks and minerals used
in the lapidary arts.
Two (2) Geology exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
NATURAL RESOURCES PROJECT AREA
(Includes Natural Resources, Wildlife, Outdoor Adventures & Sportfishing)
Exhibitors should be able to explain the importance of and concept behind the project exhibit.
Electricity and water are NOT available for these displays. No live animals or reptiles are
permitted in these exhibits. All displays should fit into an area no larger than 2’ wide x 15”
deep. Posters to be hung should be no larger then 22” x 30”.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural Resources I – Exhibit any item developed from the project book, Step Into
Nature.
Natural Resources II – Exhibit any item developed from the project book, Explore the
Natural World. .
Natural Resources III – Exhibit any item developed from the project book, Blaze the
Trail.
WILDLIFE B
Exhibit any activity developed from the project manual. (Example: Create a display of the
life history of an animal.) Within the exhibit, explain the importance of and concept
behind the exhibit.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES I-III
Exhibit a display illustrating an activity completed from the project manual.
SPORTFISHING
Sportfishing I – Exhibit a product or display made to complete the activities in the
Take the Bait project manual. This could include, but is not limited to, displays on:
different types of fishing tackle, identifying different baits and their uses (no actual bait,
please), or identifying the anatomy of a fish. For safety reasons, lures must be placed in
a plastic case.
Sportfishing II – Exhibit a product or display made to complete the activities in the
Reel In the Fun project manual. This could include, but is not limited to, displays on:
different types of knots or rigs and their use; a collection of fishing lures, labeled with their
use; or information on preparing and cooking fish (not recipes). For safety reasons, lures
must be placed in a plastic case.
Sportfishing III – Exhibit a product or display made to complete the activities in the
Cast Into the Future project manual. This could include, but is not limited to, displays on:
making artificial flies and lures; researching effects of water temperature; sportfishing
careers; or identifying insects that fish eat. For safety reasons, lures must be placed in a
plastic case.
Four (4) exhibits may be chosen from Natural Resources project area to exhibit at State Fair.
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FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH
How to display your Foods projects:
Foods projects must be shown in disposable containers. Cookies and other small items
should be displayed on a disposable plate placed inside a self-sealing plastic bag, with
the 4-H entry tag firmly attached to the outside of the bag.
UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE, foods exhibits allow recipes from sources other
than the 4-H manuals. Do not use commercial mixes in your exhibits.
Examples of judging criteria (score sheets) used for each foods project are available at
the Extension office upon request.
All Foods and Nutrition Education Displays must comply with the following
guidelines: Displays should fit into an area no larger than 2’ wide x 15” deep. Posters
to be hung should be no larger then 22” x 30”. Perishable foods may not be included in
the display. 4-H members may use food models (commercially purchased or made by
the individual), pictures from magazines, etc. Non-perishable items such as sealed or
canned products may be used. All items must be labeled for the display and an
inventory included with the project. No commercial names should be visible on
products used.
4-H COOKING 101
Prepare an exhibit of 3 cereal marshmallow bars OR ¼ of 8” square or round coffeecake
OR 3 cookies using the recipes included in the project manual. No icing should be on
any products. Include the recipe and a menu for one meal including the food item. The
recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or on a piece of paper. Bars or
cookies should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag.
4-H COOKING 201
Prepare an exhibit of 3 cheese muffins OR 3 scones OR 1 loaf (9” x 5”) of basic nut bead
(NO variations) using the recipes included in the project manual. Include the recipe
and a menu for one meal including the food item. The recipe and menu may be written or
typed on a note card or on a piece of paper. Bread, muffins, or scones should be displayed
on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag.
4-H COOKING 301
Prepare an exhibit of 3 dinner rolls OR loaf of yeast bread OR 1 tea ring OR 3 sweet rolls
OR one layer of a cake, top side up (without frosting), using the recipes included in the
project manual. If icing is used on the tea ring or sweet rolls, the recipe for the icing
must also come from the book. The yeast bread/roll dough may be prepared in a bread
making machine; however prepared mixes are not permitted. Include the recipe and a
menu for a special occasion meal that includes the food item exhibited. The recipe and
menu may be written or typed on a note card or piece of paper. Display exhibit on a
disposable plate or pie tin and place in a self-sealing plastic bag.
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4-H COOKING 401
Prepare an exhibit of 1/2 of a 15” x 10” loaf of focaccia bread OR one baked pie shell –
traditional, oil, or whole wheat (no graham cracker) OR 1/4 Golden Sponge Cake, top side
up, without frosting OR 1/2 loaf German Rye Bread using the recipes included in the
project manual. Include the recipe and a menu for a special occasion meal that includes
the food item exhibit. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or piece
of paper. Display exhibit on a disposable plate and place in a self-sealing plastic bag.
FOOD PRESERVATION
Prepare an exhibit using ONE of the following food preservation methods: canning;
freezing; drying; pickles/relishes; jams, jellies, and preserves OR a combination of these
(see Preservation Combination option below), excluding freezing. No freezer jam
exhibits will be allowed for Freezing; Jams, Jellies, and Preserves; or for the
Preservation Combination options. All exhibits must be labeled with the name of the
food, the date preserved, and the method of food preservation. The entry should also
be accompanied by the recipe(s), with the source of the recipe(s) listed.
Examples: Peaches, boiling water canner, June 13, 2010
Recipe: (typed or written) AND Recipe Source … for example – USDA website, etc.)
All preserved products should be prepared and processed according to the current
USDA/Extension information. USDA information on preserving food, including recipes,
can be found at www.homefoodpreservation.com. All canned products must be canned in
clear, standard jars in good condition using two-piece canning lids (flat lid and band.)
Must use a new, unused flat lid.
Canning – The exhibit should include (2) different canned foods in appropriate jars for
the products. Foods may be fruit, vegetable or tomato product (i.e. salsa, juice, etc.).
Freezing – Prepare a nutrition display that illustrates a freezing principle. There is NOT a
food exhibit option for this preservation method.
Drying – Exhibit two (2) different dried foods packed in plastic food storage bags, include
a brief written description of the drying procedures used. Choose from fruit, vegetable,
fruit leather, or meat jerky.
Pickles and Relishes – Exhibit two (2) pint jars of different recipes of pickles or relishes.
Jars should be appropriate for the product.
Jams, Jellies, and Preserves – Exhibit pint or half-pint jars of two (2) different jams,
jellies, and/or preserves.
Preservation Combination – Exhibit two (2) different preserved food products,
excluding Freezing, in appropriate jars/packaging (drying). For example, exhibit 1 jar of
tomatoes (Canning) and 1 half-pint of jelly (Jams, Jellies, and Preserves).
MEAT AND OTHER PROTEIN SOURCES
Prepare a nutrition education display related to one of four topics from this project manual:
nutritional value, food safety, food preparation, or food buying of meat and other protein
sources. There is NOT a food exhibit option for this class.
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MICROWAVE MAGIC A (Bag of Tricks)
Prepare an exhibit of 4 pieces of fudge or peanut butter fudge using the recipes in the
project manual. Include a menu for a healthy lunch using the food item. Fudge should
be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag.
MICROWAVE MAGIC B (Micro Magicians)
Prepare an exhibit of 3 apple brownies using the recipe in the project manual.
Include a menu for one meal using the food item. Apple brownies should be displayed on
a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag.
MICROWAVE MAGIC C (Amazing Rays)
Prepare an exhibit of ¼ of the coffee cake, including the outer edge, using the
recipe from the project manual. Include a menu for one meal using the food item.
Coffee cake should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag.
MICROWAVE MAGIC D (Presto Meals)
Prepare an exhibit of ¼ of the carrot cake, including the outer edge and without frosting,
from the recipe in the project manual. Include a menu for one meal using the food item.
Carrot cake should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag.
OUTDOOR MEALS (S’Mores and More)
Prepare an exhibit of 3 Breakfast Cookies from the project manual. Include the
recipe and a menu for one meal including the food item. The recipe and menu may be
written or typed on a note card or a piece of paper. Cookies should be displayed on a
disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag.
SPORTS NUTRITION
Exhibit a display that illustrates one of the following options: 1) A display that highlights a
fitness myth and provides accurate sports nutrition facts (cite references); OR A display to
help an athlete select a healthy diet during training and competition (cite references).
There is NOT a food exhibit option for this class.
Ten (10) exhibits may be chosen from Food and Nutrition projects to exhibit at State Fair.
FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS
Food Demonstrations will be presented during the 4-H Public Speaking and
Demonstration Contest on Wednesday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at the
Mason County Fairgrounds. Any 4-H member with a Foods project may participate.
Demonstrations must relate to the Foods project in which the member is enrolled.
Demonstrations may be done by an individual or team of two members. Refer to the
Illinois 4-H Foods Demonstration Guide found on the Illinois 4-H web site under
Members: 4-H Projects: Healthy Living; Foods and Nutrition.
Entrants are required to check in 20 minutes before the show so judging schedule can be set.
Foods demonstrations are to be approximately 8-10 minutes in length, however there will
not be a time penalty. The time limit will be taken into consideration at the judges’
discretion.
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Exhibitors are responsible for furnishing all equipment and supplies needed. A
demonstration table and electric outlet will be available for demonstrators’ use.
A microwave is not available. Exhibitor must bring their own if needed.
No parents or supervising adults will be permitted in the actual demonstration space. Each
exhibitor is responsible for setting up his/her own demonstration area.
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GUIDELINES FOR DEMONSTRATORS
Label all supplies and boxes of equipment. An inventory sheet will help you collect all
supplies when you pack.
Plain containers, trays, and clear bowls are better. Remove commercial names from all
containers, or cover containers with plain paper. No commercial names should be
visible on products used.
Double check your equipment and supplies before leaving home to be sure you
have everything used for preparation before the demonstration, as well as for the
demonstration.
Wear a clean, neat, washable dress, skirt, or pants and shirt of simple design. A special
dress or costume might be worn to carry out a special theme.
Arrange your hair simply and attractively. Hair should be controlled so it will not get
in your face or in the food.
Remember that the attention of the audience should focus on what you are saying and
doing. Your attire, grooming, and posture should not distract from your presentation.
Use posters, illustrative materials, or hand-outs to make your presentation more
meaningful to your audience. Use posters to inform your audience of unusual recipes
or variations of standard recipes to explain key points. Be sure posters can be read by
people sitting in the last row.
Two trays on the demonstration table are recommended -- one for supplies and
equipment before use, and another for after use.
Two (2) Food Demonstrations exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
HEALTH
Exhibits are limited to a maximum 24” wide x 15” deep display area. Hanging posters should
be no larger than 22” x 30”.
Health I (First Aid in Action) – Exhibit a family First Aid Kit and cards
prepared by the exhibitor.
Health II (Staying Healthy) – Exhibit a “smarts” project as explained in the project
manual. Project should be designed/prepared by the exhibitor.
Health III (Keeping Fit) – Exhibit a Fitness File OR make a display on credible
information about supplements and performance enhancers.
Three (3) Health exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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HOME AND FAMILY
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
All Child Development exhibits are limited to a 2’ wide x 15” deep space. (Standard
display boards fit into this size limitation.)
Child Development II – Exhibit one of the following options developed by the
member from the Level 2 project book, Growing with Others.
1) Include the following three items that would be appropriate for a child of a specific age:
a toy made by the 4-H member, a song or game, and a story or story book that would be
appropriate for a child of a specific age. On a note card or page of paper, indicate the age
of the child and how the items fit into the interests, abilities and safety considerations of
that age child;
OR –
2) Prepare a display of 6 toys and/or activities (at least one being made by the 4-H'er).
Include two items for each of the following three age groups: Infant/Toddler, Pre-School,
and School Age. On a note card or page of paper, for each toy and activity indicate the age
of the child and how that item fits into their interests, abilities and safety considerations.
Child Development III – Exhibit one or more of the following items developed by
the member from the Level 3 project book, Growing In Communities:
a child care career game; a display representing a community service activity; a
teaching plan for use in a child care setting (2-4 hour time span);
OR –
a plan for a neighborhood olympics activity. The member should provide a thorough
explanation of her/his exhibit during conference judging.
Two (2) Child Development exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
CLOTHING & TEXTILES
The Clothing & Textiles Show will be held Monday, July 25. Guidelines are as follows:
A. Exhibitors must be enrolled in Sewing & Textiles I, II or III or Clothing Decisions I or II.
B. Exhibitors bringing garments should plan to wear the garment as part of the judging
process.
C. Garments constructed for another person are eligible for exhibiting in Sewing & Textile
classes. If the garment(s) were constructed for another individual, that individual must be
present to wear the garment for the judge. (Only the exhibitor who made the garment is
eligible for ribbon and premium.)
D. If a pattern was used to make the garment, the pattern instructions are to be included with
the exhibit.
E. All garments/items should be covered in a clear plastic bag (no garment bags). Exhibit tags
should be attached to the GARMENT, not the hanger.
F. Construction and appearance will BOTH be considered during judging.
G. Copies of score sheets are available upon request at the Extension office.
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SEWING & TEXTILES
Sewing & Textiles I – Exhibit any of the following:
1) Non-clothing, constructed article (sew and/or serge) - One of the following
items made by the member: 9-patch pillow or square pillow OR a tote bag OR
shopping bag; OR –
2) Constructed garment - a simple article of clothing
Sewing & Textiles II – Exhibit either of the following:
1) Non-clothing - Any non-wearable item made by the member; OR –
2) Constructed garment - Any garment with facings or curves
Sewing & Textiles III – Exhibit either one of the following:
1) Construction - Garment constructed by the member which is appropriate
for age and experience of member. (Possible examples are: wool
garment, polar fleece garment, dress or jacket with set-in sleeves and
zipper or buttons and buttonholes, suits, evening wear, or sport outfit.);
OR –
2) Recycled garment - A modified/redesigned/recycled garment member
purchased in the past and "salvaged" by significantly altering the original
design. A 3”x 5” minimum size photo of the original garment (before
recycling) should be included.
Two (2) Sewing & Textile exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
CLOTHING DECISIONS
Clothing Decisions I – Exhibit a display of one completed activity from the project
book. Inclusion of an actual purchased item is optional. If purchased garment/item is
exhibited, it will need to be worn for the judge. It will be judged for construction and fit.
Clothing Decisions II – Exhibit a display of one completed activity from the project
book. Inclusion of an actual purchased item is optional. If purchased garment/item is
exhibited, it will need to be worn for the judge. It will be judged for construction and fit.
One (1) Clothing Decisions exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
FASHION REVUE
Fashion Revue will be held Thursday, July 28. Modeled items must be garments constructed
or purchased by the exhibitor and must be worn by the exhibitor. Exhibitors in this class may
be enrolled in any of the following projects: Sewing & Textiles; Clothing Decisions; and/or
Knitting. (NOTE: Knitted exhibits fall under Visual Arts, however knitted garments may still
be considered for Fashion Revue). Models will be judged on the following criteria:
Selection of Garment (20 pts.); Fit (25 pts.); Personal Grooming (25 pts.); and Stage Presence
(30 pts.). Entrants will be responsible for submitting a narration for his or her garment prior to
the show. Information concerning narration and other participation requirements will be
mailed to entrants.
Three (3) Fashion Revue entries may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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CONSUMER EDUCATION
Displays should fit into an area no larger than 24” wide x 15” deep. Posters for hanging
should be no larger than 22” x 30”. ALL items in the display (including the project book)
must be attached to the display board – NO additional items should be included.
FINANCIAL CHAMPIONS – Units I and II
Exhibit any product or display made to illustrate a completed activity from the project
book. Activity should relate to the member’s age and experience. Photocopies of the
completed activities from the book (or the actual book) should be included in the
display.
CONSUMER SAVVY I, II and III
Consumer Savvy I – The Consumer in Me
Exhibit a display based on a purchase made this year. Incorporate at least two
activities from the project manual that illustrate that your purchase was well
planned and researched.
Consumer Savvy II – Consumer Wise
Exhibit a display illustrating use of the six-step decision-making process in making a
wise purchase. Incorporate at least two other learning activities from the project
manual used to help you make a wise decision.
Consumer Savvy III – Consumer Roadmap
Exhibit a display based on what you learned from at least one activity from the project
manual.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Be The E!
Exhibit a binder portfolio or display that includes the results of at least two completed
activities from each year exhibitor has been enrolled in the project. Completed activities
from previous years should be included. Use of page protectors is recommended. Exhibit
will NOT be labeled “Do Not Touch.”
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Two (2) Consumer Education exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
INTERGENERATIONAL
Walk in My Shoes – Present a display relating to an activity completed in the
project manual. Be prepared to discuss the activity and its results. The display should
be no larger than 24” wide x 15” deep. Posters may be no larger than 22”x 30”.
One (1) Intergenerational exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Exhibitors are limited to showing in ONLY ONE Interior Design level/class. For all
Interior Design projects, the following space requirements apply: Table-top displays are
limited to an area 2' wide x 15” deep. The maximum hanging poster size is 22” x 30”. To be
eligible for State Fair selection, furniture or items meant to be displayed on the floor must be
able to fit through the doors of the state exhibition facility (3’ wide).
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Design Decisions, beginning:
(Recommended for members with 1-3 years in the project)
Entry can be from any one of the following groups:
1. Wall Treatment - Poster showing the application of a decorative treatment for a
wall (stenciling, rag rolling, etc.) used by exhibitor. Treatment should cover
approximately 1/2 of the board. Remaining area of the board should include
before/after photos, a picture story of the application, cost comparison, etc.
OR
2. Three-dimensional surface accessory that will set on a table, dresser, or floor. Item
must be made by the exhibitor. Include before and after photos of the space where
the item is used in the room.
OR
3. An item that has been recycled (significantly altered) by the member. Include
before and after photos of the recycled item and where it is used in the room.
OR
4. Wall hanging (2 or 3-dimensional) made by exhibitor. Include photo of the item
as used in the room.
Design Decisions, Intermediate:
(Recommended for members with 4-5 years in the project)
Entry can be from any one of the following groupings:
1. Comparison shopping study of at least two items showing wants and needs, costs,
use in overall design plan, quality comparison, etc., and final selection made. May
be displayed via poster or notebook.
OR
2. Bedcover -- May include a quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust ruffle, pillow sham,
canopy, etc., made by exhibitor. Include before and after photos of the space
where the item is used in the room.
OR
3. Window Treatment -- May include curtains, draperies, shades, shutters, etc., made
by exhibitor. Include before and after photos of the space where the item is used
in the room.
Design Decisions, Advanced:
(Recommended for members with over 5 years in the project)
Entry can be from one of the following groups:
1. Select one problem such as storage, unusual or odd-sized window, need for better
lighting, privacy, or an invention or idea that solves an energy or water problem.
Show the steps used to solve the problem and the final product. Use pictures,
samples, drawings, etc., to tell the story. Display in a notebook or on poster board.
If an item was made by the exhibitor to solve the problem, include that item in the
display. Include before and after photos in display. Displays illustrating a general
“redecorating” of a room are NOT appropriate for this exhibit.
OR
2. Exhibit one item of refinished furniture. Include before and after photos of the
item. Photo should be mounted. Include a description of the steps taken to refinish
the item.
Three (3) Interior Design exhibits (maximum 1 per class) may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
NEW STATE FAIR OPPORTUNITY – National 4-H Engineering Challenge
Two 4-H members in each of the project areas of Aerospace, Bicycle, Computer Science, Electricity,
Small Engines and Welding exhibiting superior projects at the State Fair will be selected to represent
Illinois at the 2011 National 4-H Engineering Challenge. To be eligible for this national event,
exhibitors must be 14 years of age as of 1/1/2011 and be willing to participate fully in the national event
scheduled for September 25-27 at Purdue University.
AEROSPACE II, III and IV
Exhibits are limited to a maximum 24” wide x 15” deep display area. Hanging posters should
be no larger than 22” x 30”. Rockets or model aircraft can be no larger than 3’x3’ when
placed upright. Exhibits over 4’ tall may be placed on the floor.
Model Rocketry – Exhibit one model rocket assembled by the member. The exhibit
will be a static display. The model rocket should be in good flying condition. DO
NOT include the rocket engine with your exhibit. The rockets will not be launched.
Attach the printed directions for construction of the rocket.
Aerospace Display – Any exhibit related to aerospace that does not fit into Model
Rocketry class. This may be an experimental or educational poster or display. Include
an explanation of the display for public understanding.
One (1) Aerospace exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
BICYCLES
There will NOT be a Bicycle Rodeo at the 4-H Show. Instead, exhibitors will discuss/
explain situations learned from their project book. Exhibitors will not bring their bicycle
to the fair.
Bicycle Level 1 (Bicycling for Fun) – Exhibitors will draw three situations from a
bag that relate to activities from Level 1 and discuss/explain all three with the judge.
Situations may include: Selecting bicycle safety equipment; Demonstrate how to fit a
helmet; Identify bike parts and their function; Selecting the right size bike; How to
check bicycle tires, brakes and chains; Recognizing traffic signs and their meaning;
General discussion of bicycling hazards; and Items to consider when planning a bike
trip.
Bicycle Level 2 (Wheels in Motion) – Exhibitors will draw three situations from a
bag that relate to activities from Level 2 and discuss/explain all three with the judge.
Situations may include: Factors to consider when choosing a bike; Comparing tire
pressure, valve type and tread; Steps in fixing a flat tire; Steps to follow when
cleaning, lubricating and replacing a bike chain; Evaluating the braking system on a
bicycle; Factors to consider when mapping out a bike route; Rules for smart bike
riding; and Planning a menu for an all day bike ride.
Two (2) Bicycle entries may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Exhibitors may bring computer equipment for demonstration purposes. Computers will not be
furnished. Extension staff will not be responsible for the safety and security of any computer
equipment. Internet connections are NOT available for use by exhibitors. Any member found
to be using computer software in a manner that infringes on copyright laws will be
disqualified. Exhibits that pertain to programming efforts should be placed in Beginning
Programming class or Advanced Projects class. Exhibits are limited to a maximum size of
24” wide and 15” deep for display, or 22” x 30” for a hanging poster.
Newbie Know-How – Create a computer slideshow to share what you have learned
about computer basics or using the Internet to gather information; OR exhibit a printed
or electronic copy of product(s) using office software applications. Bring a science
board display or a laptop computer to share your work.
Inside the Box – Create a computer slideshow to share what you have learned about
computer operating systems, troubleshooting, tuning-up a computer, or other topics
listed in your manual. Bring a science board display or a laptop computer to share your
work.
Peer to Peer – Create a computer slideshow to share what you have learned about
creating and using computer networks or using networks for online collaborations.
Bring a science board display or a laptop computer to share your work.
Teens Teaching Tech – Create a computer slideshow to share what you have learned
about teaching others how to use computers, technology needs or resources in your
community, activities to create access to technology, or other topics listed in your
manual. Bring a science board display or a laptop computer to share your work.
Beginning Programming – Exhibit a flowchart or alternative visual representation of
a program that exhibitor has written, not copied from another source. Exhibitor also
may choose to demonstrate the actual program. Choice of programming language is
optional. Programs exhibited in this class require the use of one or more of each of the
following kinds of commands:
(1) Comments to the reader of the program (e.g., "Now subtract Taxes from
GrossPay to get NetPay").
(2) Instructions to the user of the program (e.g., "Press Q at any time to quit this
program").
(3) Assignment of data into variables (e.g., "NetPay = GrossPay - Taxes;").
(4) Choosing between alternatives based on the current value of a variable (e.g., "IF
NetPay >= 100000 THEN PRINT ‘THANK YOU, BOSS!’ELSE GOTO 999”)
(5) Looping, that is, repeating a group of instructions more than once, using a
looping structure (“FOR”, “DO”, etc.). The ending of the loop must be
controlled, not just left to loop forever (e.g., "10 GOTO 10"). Controlling the
end of the looping may be done using an "IF" statement from item 4.
(6) Input from, and output to a user.
Advanced Projects – These projects should demonstrate high levels of knowledge,
skill and experience, and involve either programming beyond the scope and
sophistication of the beginning programming class, OR an integrated project or
product which does not readily fit into any of the other class descriptions (e.g.,
designing animated programs; describing a computer-based business which the
member operates).
Two (2) Computer Science exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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ELECTRICITY
It is strongly suggested that members use recommended construction details, including proper
color coding, provided by the Energy Electrification Committee (EEC) that have been provided on
the EEC 4-H website: http://www.energyedcouncil.org/4-H.html. Exhibits are limited to a
maximum size of 24” wide and 15” deep for display, or 22” x 30” for a hanging poster.
Electricity I (Magic of Electricity) – (May only be battery-powered projects using
battery components and wiring.) Projects using paper clips, cardboard, thumbtacks,
& brads are not eligible for exhibits. Exhibit a momentary switch, simple switch, or
basic circuit OR an Electromagnet OR a Galvanometer OR an Electric motor. All projects
must include a report explaining how the project was constructed and the principles
demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the website.
Electricity II (Investigating Electricity) – (May only be battery-powered projects
using battery components and wiring.) Projects using paper clips, cardboard,
thumbtacks, & brads are not eligible for exhibits. Exhibit a Circuit board
demonstrating parallel and series switches, including a circuit diagram OR 3-way or 4-way
switch circuit using DC/battery OR Basic electrical device (examples: Rocket launcher,
burglar alarm, etc). All projects must include a report explaining how the project was
constructed and the principles demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the
website.
Electricity III (Wired for Power) – Exhibit a 120V lighting fixture or other appliance
which uses a switch; OR two electrical household circuits using 120V materials to comply
with National Electric Code, one with a simple on/off switch to control bulb, and one
using 3-way switches to control light from two locations; OR other project which
demonstrates principles in Wired For Power book. During conference judging, the
member should be prepared to discuss how the exhibited item is to be used, the way it was
assembled, and to disassemble a part(s) to see how the exhibited item works. All projects
must include a written report, explaining how the project was constructed, and principles
for its operation. Recommendations can be found on the website.
Three (3) Electricity exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
Electricity IV – Entering Electronics
Exhibit any electronic or solid state appliance. Exhibitor must be able to explain how the
project was constructed, how it is to be used and how it works. When project is being
constructed, general safety and workmanship should be considered.
There are NO State Fair exhibit opportunities in this project area.
GEOSPATIAL
Exhibitors may bring their own laptops for demonstration purposes. (NOTE: Neither
computers nor internet connections are provided for displays.) Exhibits are limited to a
maximum size of 24” wide and 15” deep for display, or 22” x 30” for a hanging poster.
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Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level I – Exhibit one of the two options listed below:
Using the ‘Take Me on a Tour ‘ activity, create a display and map showing four to six tour
sites, geo-tools used to create the map, positional data for the sites, and information about
the selected sites. OR Using information from the “What Are Geographical Tools?”
activity, prepare an exhibit showing and describing ten mapping tools. Explain how the
mapping tools are used and why maps are important.
Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level II – Using the table from the “Take Me on a
Tour” activity, create a map showing recreational, historical or public service sites in your
community. Determine if there is a need for additional community resources. Make written
suggestions for what resources should be added and where they should be located on your
map.
Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level III – Create a computer-generated map* with
layered data that provides information on a community need. Explain how the need was
identified; how you gathered information; and your recommendations on how to solve the
need. Use the template from “Take Me on a Tour” activity to gather data for the map.
Two (2) Geospatial exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
Map exhibits selected for State Fair are required to be posted on the “Illinois
4-H State Fair Online” website (following same guidelines as below).
A NEW State Fair opportunity is being offered entitled My 4-H Project Map which is
open to ANY 4-H member meeting State Fair age requirements (enrollment in the
Geospatial project is not required). Map should relate to any 4-H project in which the
member is enrolled. (Project must be listed in the 2010-2011 Illinois 4-H Clover.) Map
should include at least two layers of data that share information related to the selected
4-H project area (i.e. clothing, theatre arts, etc.). No county selection process is
required for this class. Intent to enter must be posted on the “Illinois 4-H State Fair
Online” website by August 1. Final map must be posted to the same website by Noon
on Friday, August 12. Public display and on-site recognition will be held on Saturday,
August 20. The website and procedures for posting entries will be available at the
Mason County Extension office by early summer. Cash awards will be presented to
overall winner(s). This class is not eligible for State Fair Premiums.
ROBOTICS
If applicable for their class and display, exhibitors must bring their own computers for
demonstration purposes; computers will not be provided. Internet access will not be available.
Exhibits are limited to a maximum size of 24” wide and 15” deep for display, or 22” x 30” for a
hanging poster.
Classes are divided into the three Robotics projects. Exhibitors must follow the general
descriptions for each project in addition to the specific class descriptions.
Robotics Platforms: Exhibitors should bring a robot designed with a commercial robotics
kit. 4-H does not promote any platform over another, but some of the more common
robotics kits available to the general public include: LEGO® MINDSTORMS, TETRIX®
and VEX. Exhibitors are also required to bring a Robotics Notebook in which they have
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recorded their engineering design experience. Note: This curriculum is designed for
small group use but can be adapted for individual use. Exhibits for this class are
individual only. Teams or small groups are encouraged to participate in the Illinois 4-H
State Robotics Challenge which is held every April at UIUC campus.
Robotics Platform I (Modules 1-5) – Exhibitors will build and program a robot
for basic movement that includes a simple arm capable of picking up an item. They
will bring their robot and Robotics Notebook to share what they learned about the
engineering design process.
Robotics Platform II (Modules 6-10) – Exhibitors will design, build and program
a robot that uses sensors and programming to complete a task. They will bring their
robot and Robotics Notebook to share what they learned about the engineering
design process and programming with sensors.
Robotics Platform III (Module 11) – Exhibitors will design, build and program a
robot that uses sensors and programming to complete one of the provided
challenges. They will bring their robot and Robotics Notebook to share changes
they made to the robot and/or program along the way, and to describe their
experience with completing the challenge.
Junkdrawer Robotics: All exhibits should be original designs made with everyday
objects and materials. Exhibits with purchased kits will not be accepted.
Junkdrawer Robotics I (Give Robots a Hand) – Exhibit a balance beam design
you have created; OR Exhibit a created design for a robot arm that has at least two
of the three axes of movement; OR Exhibit a created design for a gripper for your
robot arm.
Junkdrawer Robotics II ( Robots on the Move) – Exhibit a built can-can robot
that will make drawings on paper; OR Exhibit a built a rover (Es-Car-Go) with a
gear train that is able to climb a ramp; OR Exhibit a design for an underwater ROV
that can be powered to go up and down in a tank of water.
Junkdrawer Robotics III (Mechatronics) – Exhibit a designed and built or
modified machine that will travel forward and backward using electrical power;
OR Exhibit a designed mechanism that will sense a barrier (both front and back)
and change motor or wheel direction; OR Build and compare at least two types of
circuits; OR Design an original robot that can perform a specific task.
Virtual Robotics: Activities are conducted in an online environment. Every module
has Virtual Robotics Notebook pages with prompts and questions to guide youth.
Pages should be printed and kept in a binder. Additional blank or lined paper may
also be used to record thoughts and sketches of design ideas. Exhibitors will be
judged on the detail and content of explanations in their Robotics Notebook. No
computers or other equipment are required.
Level 1 – Exhibit your robotics notebook to demonstrate what you learned about
the engineering design process by completing at least one of the design challenges
in Modules 1-4. Explain how you redesigned your robot to better complete the
challenge and what you learned from that process. Include answers to the question
prompts from at least one module.
Level 2 - Bring a robotics notebook to demonstrate what you learned about
robotics design and programming by completing at least one of the challenges in
Modules 5-8. Provide details on the pseudo-code or program you wrote and
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explain changes you made to help your robot complete the challenge. Include
answers to the question prompts from at least one module.
Level 3 - Bring a robotics notebook to demonstrate what you learned about either
robotics communication (Modules 9-10) or the engineering design process and
programming (Modules 11-12). Explain your experience with trying to complete
the assigned challenge and include answers to the question prompts from at least
one module.
Two (2) Robotics exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
SMALL ENGINES
SMALL ENGINES I, II and III
All Small Engines exhibits must be portable and no larger than 4’ x 4’ display board.
All exhibits should involve engines smaller than 20 horsepower. No complete
engines, lawn tractors, tillers, chainsaws, etc. are permitted for display. Exhibit one of
the following:
Display – Exhibit a display, selecting one of the following options: 1) A display
identifying different engine or lawn and garden equipment parts or a display showing
the function of the various engine or lawn and garden equipment parts; OR 2) A
display identifying and explaining the function(s) of different specialty tools needed
for small engine work; OR 3) A display illustrating and providing the results of any
one of the experiments that are included in the project books. No electrical power is
available for displays/exhibits.
Maintenance – Exhibit a display that illustrates either 1) Routine maintenance
procedures OR 2) Diagnosing and troubleshooting specific problems with an engine.
One (1) Small Engine exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
TRACTOR
Exhibits are limited to a maximum size of 24” wide and 15” deep for display, or 22” x 30”
for a hanging poster. ALL items in the display should be affixed to the display board.
NO additional items should be included.
Tractor I: Starting Up (Getting to Know Your Tractor - Level A) – Exhibit a display
or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: tractor safety; care and maintenance;
the tractor as a valuable farm machine; or an activity listed in the project manual.
Tractor II: Tractor Operation (Gearing Up for Safety - Level B) – Exhibit a display
or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: cause and prevention of rollovers,
diagram how an air cleaner works, diagram & identify an engine cooling system,
regulations for battery & oil disposal, or another activity listed in the 4-H project manual.
Tractor III: Moving Out ( Learning More About Your Tractor and Farm Machinery
- Level C) – Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics:
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wagon and bin hazards, diagram and identify open and closed hydraulic systems, mower
types and safety features conveyor types and safety features, or another activity listed in
the 4-H project manual.
Tractor IV: Learning More (Learning More About Agri-Tractors & Equipment –
Level D) – Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: method
of winterizing a tractor, chemical uses and required safety equipment, parts and process of
internal combustion engine, procedure for cleaning and flushing tractor radiator, or another
activity.
One (1) Tractor Care exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
WELDING
Welding – This exhibit class is open to members who are in the 7th grade and higher.
Exhibit one weldment/item from the suggested Weldment List found on page 43 of Arcs
and Sparks (4-H 573 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding). This class is for industrial welding
only. (Members that wish to use welding to create objects with an artistic appeal should
consider enrolling in the 4-H Visual Arts project and consider entering those types of
exhibits in the Visual Arts – Metal class.)
One (1) Welding exhibit may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair – exhibitor MUST be in
7th grade or higher. Judging for State Fair will be on Saturday, August 13.
WOODWORKING
Exhibits must be portable and cannot be exhibited outdoors or on a trailer. To be considered
for State Fair, the item must be no wider than 6’ in size. The member should show a level of
difficulty based on project level and the member’s experience.
Woodworking I, Measuring Up – Any item made of wood constructed or
refinished by the member in this project. Pre-cut kits assembled by the member are
not acceptable.
Woodworking II, Making the Cut – Any item made of wood constructed or
refinished by the member in this project. Pre-cut kits assembled by the member are
not acceptable.
Woodworking III, Nailing It Together – Any item made of wood constructed or
refinished by the member in this project. Pre-cut kits assembled by the member are
not acceptable.
Woodworking IV, Finishing It Up – Any item made of wood constructed or
refinished by the member in this project. Pre-cut kits assembled by the member are
not acceptable.
Two (2) Woodworking exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATIONS I, II & III
Exhibits are limited to a maximum size of 24” wide and 15” deep for display, or 22” x 30” for a
hanging poster.
Communications I – Use of page protectors is recommended. Exhibit will NOT be
labeled “Do Not Touch.” For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder portfolio
showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and
anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include everything
from earlier years’ work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities
per year.
Communications II – Use of page protectors is recommended. Exhibit will NOT be
labeled “Do Not Touch.” For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder portfolio
showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and
anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include everything
from earlier years’ work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities
per year.
Communications III – Use of page protectors is recommended. Exhibit will NOT
be labeled “Do Not Touch.” For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder
portfolio showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic
activities and anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include
everything from earlier years’ work and add section showcasing at least four
additional activities per year.
There are NO State Fair exhibit opportunities in this project area.
JOURNALISM
Exhibit a binder portfolio showing the results of the appropriate year’s activities noted below:
Year 1: Accomplishments of a minimum of 5, 2-star activities from Part 1, answering all
of the questions in the activities.
Year 2: Results of doing a minimum of 5, 2-star activities in Part 2, answering all the
questions in the activities.
Year 3: Results of doing a minimum of 5, 3-star activities from Parts 1 and 2. One of
the activities must include writing an advance story, a follow-up story, or a feature
story.
Year 4: Results of doing at least 2, 2-star activities and 3, 3-star activities from Part 3. If the
activities include making an audio or videotape, exhibitor must either bring his/her
own equipment to play it, or notify the Extension office (543-3308) in advance, and
ask that it be provided.
There are NO State Fair exhibit opportunities in this project area.
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LEADERSHIP
Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow I – Create a binder portfolio with a minimum of
four (4) completed activities each year, from the areas noted below. Build upon your
previous year’s work. Photocopies or original pages of the completed activities from the
book should be included in the portfolio. Use of page protectors is recommended.
First Year – One activity from each of the following: Understanding Self;
Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor’s choice.
Second Year – One activity from each of the following: Getting Along with Others;
Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of exhibitor’s choice.
Third Year – One activity from each of the following: making Decisions; Managing;
and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor’s choice.
Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow II – Building upon your previous work, continue
adding to your binder portfolio with a minimum of four (4) completed activities each year,
from the areas noted below. Photocopies or original pages of the completed activities from
the book should be included in the portfolio. Use of page protectors is recommended.
First Year – One activity from each of the following: Understanding Self;
Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor’s choice.
Second Year – One activity from each of the following: Getting Along with Others;
Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of exhibitor’s choice.
Third Year – One activity from each of the following: making Decisions; Managing;
and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor’s choice.
Leadership Skills You Never Outgrow III & IV – Create a binder portfolio with a
minimum of four (4) completed activities each year. Build upon your previous year’s
work. Photocopies of the completed activities from the books should be included in the
portfolio. Use of page protectors is recommended.
Two (2) Leadership exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
PHOTOGRAPHY
All photos in exhibits must have been taken by the exhibitor. Exhibitors in classes should be
prepared to discuss what camera and settings were used for the exhibit photographs with the
judge. Photo/Model releases from individuals pictured in the exhibitor’s photographs are
required unless the photograph is of a group in a public place where identification would not
be an issue. The release can be obtained at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/mason/
4hyouth1476.html or contact the Extension office for a copy.
Photography 1 (Focus on Photography) – Exhibit one of the two options listed below:
Exhibit five to seven photos that tell a story. The story must have a beginning, middle, and
end. Captions are optional. Exhibit will be judged on how well the pictures tell a story and
use of composition techniques. Photos must be mounted on one poster board or mount
board, no larger than 15” high by 22” wide. Digital photos may be used; cropping and red
eye removal are the ONLY acceptable alterations. OR
Exhibit two photos: One photo with an unclear focal point and a second photo highlighting
an area of the first photo in which you have eliminated clutter and framed a photo with a
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clear focal point. (See pages 42-43 in project book.) Both photos must be mounted on
one poster board or mount board no larger than 11”x14”. Digital photos may be used;
cropping and red eye removal are the ONLY acceptable alterations.
Photography 2 (Controlling the Image) – Exhibit one of the two options listed below:
Exhibit photos of action scenes. (See pages 54-55 & 58-59 in project book.) Exhibit one
8”x10” photo. Photos must be mounted on one mount board or poster or framed in one
frame no larger than 11” x 14” (inside frame measurement). Digital photos may be used;
cropping and red eye removal is the ONLY acceptable alterations. OR
Create a collection of 5 to 7 candid photos taken at one event. Photos must be mounted on
one poster board or mount board, no larger than 15” high by 22” wide. Digital photos may
be used; cropping and red eye removal are the ONLY acceptable alterations.
Photography 3 (Mastering Photography) – Exhibit one of the two options listed below:
Exhibit photos with reflections as subjects (see page 30 of manual), using one 8”x10”
photo. Photos must be mounted on one mount board or poster or framed in one frame.
Poster board, mount board or frame must be no larger than 11”x14” (inside frame
measurement). Digital photos may be used; cropping and red eye removal is the ONLY
acceptable alterations. OR
Exhibit one 8” x 10” still-life photo that demonstrates good composition, including color,
form, texture, lighting and depth of field. Photo must be mounted on one mount board or
poster or framed in one frame. Poster board, mount board or frame must be no larger than
11”x14” (inside frame measurement). Digital photos may be used; cropping and red eye
removal are the ONLY acceptable alterations.
Photo Editing – Exhibit one 8” x 10” photo that has been altered using digital photoediting techniques (beyond cropping and red-eye reduction). Include a print of the original
photo(s), taped to the back of the photo frame. Photos must be mounted on mount board or
poster board or framed. Exhibit must be no larger than 11” x 14” (inside frame
measurement). This class is open to youth enrolled in any of the three photography project
levels.
Three (3) Photography exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Members enrolled in this project will exhibit by presenting one of the options below at the 4-H
Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest on Wednesday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the
Auditorium at the Mason County Fairgrounds.
- Exhibitors should come prepared to tell superintendent where they want props, microphones, etc. placed on stage.
- No parents or supervising adults will be permitted in the staging areas or to assist with
equipment being used in the presentation. No live animals are allowed in demonstrations or
illustrated speeches due to restrictions on certain animals entering the fairgrounds.
- The content of any 4-H competitive presentation does not necessarily reflect the beliefs or
views of the University of Illinois Extension 4-H program.
- The only equipment provided will be a podium, table, screen, and extension cord.
- Entrants are required to check in 20 minutes before the show so judging schedule can be set.
- Classes are for INDIVIDUAL member entries unless otherwise stated.
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Formal Speech – Formal speeches (without props or aids) must be between 4-6
minutes in length and done by an individual member. Formal Speeches provide
information to the audience.
Extempore Speaking – Exhibitors must be present 45 minutes before their assigned
time to select their topics. Topics will relate to events of state, national, or international
importance from January of the current year to the present. Members will draw three
topic options for their speech from a large number of topics. They will immediately
select one of these three topics for their speech. Participants will have 45 minutes to
prepare a 4-6 minute speech. Participants are responsible for providing their own
research materials and writing/note taking supplies for this category. Laptops may be
used. Accessibility to the internet will not be provided. Exhibitors may bring their own
wireless device, however an open internet connection is not guaranteed.
Demonstrations – Demonstrations may pertain to any topic except Foods and
Nutrition, which is a separate category (See Foods Section of this 4-H Show Book).
Demonstrations may be given by an individual or a team of two members. Members are
responsible for furnishing all equipment and supplies needed. Demonstrations must be
8-10 minutes in length.
Illustrated Speech – Illustrated speeches (with any type of visual aids) must be
between 4-6 minutes in length and done by an individual member.
Original Works – Member may present any type of original works (comedy,
storytelling, original poetry, radio segment, etc.). May be done by an individual or a
team of no more than three members. Works must have been written by one of the team
members. Segment must be between 4-6 minutes in length. Original work presentations
are designed to entertain an audience.
Oral Interpretation – May be a humorous or dramatic interpretation, oratorical
declamation, prose reading, or verse reading. Material may be read or memorized. May
be done by an individual or a team of no more than three members. Musical
presentations are not appropriate for this class. Interpretation must be between 4-6
minutes in length.
One (1) entry from each of the six (6) Public Presentation classes may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
THEATRE ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS
Exhibits are limited to a maximum size of 24” wide and 15” deep for display, or 22” x 30” for a
hanging poster.
Theatre Arts I (Play the Role) – Exhibit one of the following items: Portfolio of
acting activities completed during the current year OR Display illustrating a
drawing/photograph of a clown character created by the exhibitor OR Display
illustrating a picture story developed by the exhibitor.
Theatre Arts II (Become a Puppeteer) – Exhibit one of the following items:
Portfolio of activities with puppets completed during the current year OR Display on
the history of puppets or puppetry in different cultures OR Display a puppet created
by the exhibitor OR Display a story wheel and play adapted or written for puppets.
Theatre Arts III (Set the Stage ) – Exhibit one of the following items: Portfolio of
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activities for set design; make-up; or sound, props, or costuming completed during the
current year OR Display that includes sound, props and costume charts appropriate
for a selected scene from a story or play (limited to no more than 8 items) OR Display
a scenic design model to depict a scene from a script OR Display illustrating a
character with make-up drawn or colored in. Include a photograph of a person
wearing the make-up and information on the character’s personality or part in the
play.
Two (2) Theater Arts exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair.
FILMMAKING/VIDEO
All video submissions must be on DVD and should be no longer than five (5) minutes in length
(unless noted differently in class description). Videos are to be original and a result of the
member’s current year’s work. Criteria for judging shall include:
- Evidence of story line
- Use of camera angles
- Use of zooming techniques
- Smoothness of scene changes
Image and sound quality will be considered in relation to equipment available to and used by
exhibitor. All videos should comply with copyright regulations and display an image that is
appropriate for 4-H audiences. No time or date should be imprinted on the video footage. All
videos should include an opening title screen, as well as closing credits which include date of
production, name of video exhibitor and research sources if appropriate.
Public Service Announcement – Prepare a short video (30 seconds to 1 minute in
length) that communicates an educational message. The video should demonstrate skills
in making and editing video.
Promotional Video – Prepare a short video (30 seconds to 1 minute in length) that
promotes an event or advertises a specific project/product. The video should
demonstrate skills in making and editing video.
Animated Video – Video in this class should represent creative animation of original
artwork created by the exhibitor. Media might include: claymation, images created with
graphics software or hand-drawn images.
Documentary – Video in this class should represent a research-based investigation
into a topic of choice. Video credits should list research sources and may include paper
or electronically published materials, as well as, interviews with experts or constituents
related to the topic of investigation.
Two (2) Video exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair, however
no more than one entry may be made in an individual class. Video exhibits
selected for State Fair are required to be posted on the “Illinois 4-H State Fair
Online” website (following same guidelines as below).
A NEW State Fair opportunity is being offered entitled My 4-H Project Video which is
open to ANY 4-H member meeting State Fair age requirements (enrollment in the
Filmmaking/Video project is not required). Video should relate to any 4-H project in
which the member is enrolled. (Project must be listed in the 2010-2011 Illinois 4-H
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Clover.) Video should follow same requirements as posted for other video classes. No
county selection process is required for this class. Intent to enter must be posted on the
“Illinois 4-H State Fair Online” website by August 1. Final map must be posted to the
same website by Noon on Friday, August 12. Public display and on-site recognition
will be held on Saturday, August 20. The website and procedures for posting entries
will be available at the Mason County Extension office by early summer. Cash awards
will be presented to overall winner(s). This class is not eligible for State Fair Premiums.
VISUAL ARTS
RULES:
A. Articles exhibited are to be made by the exhibitor, who is a participant in the
Visual Arts Project. Articles must have been made during the current 4-H year
(September 1, 2010 through July 25, 2011). Exhibitors are encouraged to date the
project when it is made. Artwork that is meant to be displayed on the floor or
ground is restricted to 3' width by 3' length; no height restriction is given.
Artwork chosen for State Fair must be no more than 6’ wide. At State Fair,
artwork or a total exhibit (i.e. multiple pieces) meant to be hung or placed on a
shelf is limited to a size of 30” high x 30” wide x 12” deep.
B. Only original items are acceptable for State Fair.
To be considered as original, articles exhibited must be an original design created
by the exhibitor. Copyrighted or trademarked designs are not acceptable. Kits
and preformed molds are not considered original and are not acceptable in any
Visual Arts Class. Team or school logos are not original. Combining parts of
different patterns (pictures, photographs, images from the internet or a magazine)
with the member's own ideas can result in an original design, but simply changing
the color, pattern, and/or size of a pattern does NOT make the design original.
(Exception: Heritage Arts items may follow a pattern.)
C. Design Source -- If a photo, sketch, or other idea source was used, bring it with
you to the judge. Be prepared to explain how and where you got the idea for this
project. Photos used as a source must have been taken by the exhibitor.
So, if you did not use an idea source, and just got the idea out of your head,
that's fine -- tell the judge. However, if you did use an idea source (painting
a picture of your barn, drawing a sketch of your dog, etc.), you must include
a photograph that you have taken. If you saw a picture in a magazine, on a
postcard, greeting card, etc., and tried to draw it yourself, you must bring
along that picture. However, if you don't make some significant variations to
the picture, it is not really original, and would not fit in the
Chalk/Carbon/Pigment category.
D. All items must be properly prepared for exhibit. Items which are intended to be
hung must be prepared for hanging. The hanging device must be sturdy enough to
support the weight of the object.
Drawings and paintings should be matted and framed, preferably under glass.
(Exceptions: Oil and acrylic paintings do not require glass and are not required to
be matted. Watercolor, chalk, pen & ink, computer-generated art, etc. do require
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glass, acrylic, or some protective covering.) There is no specific requirement for
type of mat used. Page 34 of the Illinois 4-H Arts Visual Arts Member’s Manual
gives basic directions for a mat, but purchased, pre-cut mats (which are available
at craft and discount stores) are acceptable.
Every exhibit will be critiqued in a discussion with the judge. The criteria used is
available at the Extension office.
Each 4-H member enrolled in the Visual Arts project may exhibit one item in each of
the following categories (at the county show).
One premium is paid per member in the Visual Arts project, but you may exhibit in
more than one media for the opportunity for Best of Show or State Fair selection.
There is no longer a class for leather, but leather items may be entered in the Heritage
Arts class. Stepping Stones, painted rocks, and scrapbooks are not acceptable in any
Visual Arts exhibit class.
Paper – Any original item made of paper. Examples could include origami,
greeting cards, paper-cut designs, paper mache, hand-made paper, paper collage,
paper models of architecture, quilling, etc. Paper twist articles, made from
directions in craft books and stores, are not original, and do not belong in this
class. Scrapbooks are not appropriate for display in this class.
Fiber – Any original item made of fiber. Examples are quilts, fabric collage, soft
sculpture, stitchery, weaving, embroidery, cross stitch, and wearable art. All
baskets and decorated textiles (such as painted shirts or stenciled clothing) should
be entered in Heritage Arts. ORIGINAL cross-stitched, knitted, or crocheted items
belong in this Fiber class. Non-original cross-stitched, knitted, or crocheted items
should be entered in the Heritage Arts area. Machine knitted items are not
appropriate for this class.
Clay – Any original item made of clay -- may be fired or unfired, hand formed or
thrown on a wheel. Self-hardening clays are fine. Fire/oven-cured and corn starch
clay could be accepted. Items can include, but are not limited to: clay statues,
bowls, jewelry, etc. Pre-formed ceramics are not acceptable in this class.
Stepping stones are not acceptable items for this class.
Wood – Any original item made of wood (carving, sculpture, collage, wood
burning, etc.) Utilitarian wood items made from patterns or kits (such as outdoor
or indoor furniture, shelves) should not be entered in Visual Arts. (Popsicle stick
crafts are not acceptable for State Fair selection.)
Chalk/Carbon/Pigment – Any original art work done with pencils, chalk, pens,
ink, paint, charcoal, dyes, etc. This would include all painting, sketching,
drawing, cartooning, printing, etc. Note: Please enter painting on wood, metal, or
textiles in Heritage Arts. Painted and/or glazed pre-formed ceramics and painted
porcelain dolls are not eligible for State Fair exhibit.
Glass/Plastic – Any original item made of glass or plastic. Possible items to
exhibit include stained glass, etched glass (original design), mosaics made of
glass, glass beading, plastic jewelry (friendly plastic). Interlocking building block
creations (i.e. LEGOS) are not suitable as entries. Stepping stones or wall
hangings that include cement decorated with glass or plastic items are not suitable
for this class.
Metal – Any original item made of metal, such as sculpture, tin punch, engraved
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metal, jewelry, etc. Items intended for industrial use (such as tools and/or shop
items made from patterns) are not acceptable as a Visual Arts project.
Nature – Any original item made of natural material, such as wreaths, corn husk
dolls, etc. Items must be made of NATURAL materials (which may be
purchased), but securing elements such as glue and wire may be used in the inner
construction, as long as they do not detract from the overall "natural" appearance.
Articles such as dried pressed flowers may be displayed under glass, since it is
necessary for protection/preservation of the natural materials. Candles are not
suitable as entries. All baskets should be entered in Heritage Arts.
Heritage Arts – Exhibit an item of traditional art learned from another person or
from a pattern (NO KITS) in this class. Cross-stitched, knitted, and crocheted
items by pattern must be entered in this class. (Machine knitted items are NOT
acceptable for this class.) Other possibilities include: needlepoint, counted cross
stitch, crewel, embroidery, cut work, hardanger (embroidery openwork), macrame,
baskets, candles, pysanki (decorated eggs), leather, quilts from a traditional
pattern, traditional handmade dolls with handmade costumes, decorative painting
on wood, metal, fiber, or candles. ALL baskets should be entered in Heritage
Arts. This is the only Visual Arts State Fair class where a non-original item is
acceptable.
Computer-Generated Art – Any original art created in any software package.
Exhibit may not include scanned work, clip art, downloaded images from the
internet, any imported image, or photographs. All pixels must be original. Photo
mosaics are NOT allowed. Color or black & white exhibits are acceptable.
Exhibitors in this class (like all other classes in this sub-section) must be enrolled
in Visual Arts; Computer project enrollment is not required.
Three-Dimensional Design/Mixed Media – Art pieces in this class must be
comprised of at least three different media. No one medium can make up more
than 40% of a piece. The piece should be free-standing (not meant to be hung) that
is observable on at least three different sides. Originality and design are important
concepts. Craft and preformed or assembled projects are not acceptable.
Eight (8) Visual Arts exhibits may be chosen to exhibit at State Fair, with a
maximum of two entries per class.
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MASON COUNTY
4-H
AWARDS MANUAL
The Illinois 4-H Award Application is a form that a 4-H member completes if he or
she wants to compete for county, state, and national awards. A sample of this award
application is included in this 4-H Show Book.
The Illinois 4-H Award Application form is available at the Extension office. Leaders
are encouraged to obtain forms for their entire club, at any time of the year. Members may
also request award applications from the office themselves (see info in box on next page to
print directly from the internet). All members enrolled in 4-H may apply for awards.
Deadline:
4-H members are encouraged to work on their awards application the year around.
The completed application form must be submitted to your club leader in early August. Your
leader will review your application and turn it in to the Extension office by Monday,
August 29. Absolutely no award applications are accepted after this date.
What Can Members Win?
Members can win plaques, trophies, certificates, practical items, and more. To
compete for county, state, and national awards, an application must be submitted. Those
winning awards will be recognized at the Achievement Program in the fall. 4-H members 15
and over whose application is one of the top in the county, will be given a chance to revise
their application and resubmit it in January for state competition. Those who win at the state
level will receive special gifts, trips, or other honors. Some award areas also include the
chance to compete for scholarships.
This manual includes all the rules and guidelines for completing an awards application,
as well as a list of what awards are available. Please read them carefully, and always feel free
to call the Extension office at 543-3308 with any questions.
State Awards Competition
For the state and national awards, a 4-H member can only win each different medal
once. Previous medal winners continuing to achieve outstanding efforts in the Awards
Program may be named a "State Blue Award Winner." Even after a medal is won, a 4-H
member must continue to submit an awards form to receive the "Blue Award" or to be
considered for higher honors. These awards are available to all members, regardless of age.
Members chosen to have their award applications go on to state judging will be
notified at the Achievement Program. Applications may be revised and resubmitted in early
January for the competition. State awards judging applies only to members 15 to 18 years of
age, as of the September 1 following award application judging.
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State medals are given in project area categories, as follows
Achievement
Animal Sciences
Community Involvement & Global Awareness
Dairy
Environment & Natural Resources
Food, Nutrition & Health
Home & Family
Engineering & Technology
Personal Development
Plants & Soils
Award Application forms are available to be downloaded and
printed directly from the Mason County Extension website at:
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/mason/4hyouth1277.html
SPECIAL AWARDS
To compete for the following special awards, a special application form must be completed.
The forms are available from the Extension office, and leaders or members may obtain copies
at any time. These are also due at the Extension office by the last Monday in August each year.
4-H IEC Electricity Award – The Illinois Electrification Council offers a Plaque to the
outstanding 4-H member in the Electricity project each year.
“I Dare You” Award - Recipients of this award will receive the book, “I Dare You.” The
award is based on the 4-H member's leadership, scholarship, physical fitness, and character. 4H members age 15-18 who have met Standards of Excellence are eligible for the 4-H “I
DARE YOU” Award.
Reporter of the Year - Each club may submit the club reporter's scrapbook for judging. No
application form is required.
Secretary of the Year - Each club may submit the club secretary's book for judging. No
application form is required.
Treasurer of the Year - Each club may submit the club treasurer's book for judging. No
application form is required.
Margaret & Carl Bartels Memorial Award – The recipients must be a 4-H member for at
least 5 years, with the last 3 years of enrollment in Mason County. Must be a high school
senior planning to pursue higher education i.e. college, junior college, vocational or technical
school, health or medical profession. This award needs to be completed by the eligible 4-H
member. Each winner will receive a $100 savings bond; up to 4 awards will be presented.
Applications are due to the Extension Office by July 1. Awards will be presented Wednesday
evening the week of the Mason County Fair.
For more information on awards available, open your "Illinois Clover" to the section on "Awards
and Recognition." The Extension office also has a list of the state objectives to be met for each
project area, and will send it to you at your request. More information can also be found on the
Illinois 4-H website, http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/opps/recognition.html
Call the Extension office at 543-3308 with any questions.
Revised and Printed – March 2011