2009 4-H Show Schedule
All will be held at the Mason County Fairgrounds
4-H General Show – Monday, July 20
Check in for all projects is from 8:00-8:45 a.m. – Judging to start at 9:00 a.m.
4-H PROJECTS WILL STAY IN PLACE UNTIL 3:00 P.M.
Check in at South Exhibit Building for the following:
Agriculture – Animal Sciences
• Animal Science Exhibits
• Small Pets
• Veterinary Science
Community Involvement & Global Awareness
• Citizenship
• Intercultural
• Service Learning
Environment & Natural Resources
• Entomology
• Wildlife
• Forestry
• Outdoor Adventures
• Geology
• Sportfishing
• Natural Resources
Check in at Auditorium for the following:
Food, Nutrition & Health
• All Food & Nutrition (excluding Demonstrations)
• Health
Home & Family
• Child Development
• Sewing & Textiles
• Clothing Decisions
• Financial Champions
Engineering & Technology
• Aerospace
• Computers
• Electricity
• Geospatial
• Robotics
Personal Development
• Communications
• Journalism
• Leadership
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Consumer Savvy
Entrepreneurship
Intergenerational
Interior Design
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Small Engines
Tractor
Welding
Woodworking
• Photography
• Theatre Arts
• Visual Arts
Check in at North Exhibit Building for the following:
Agriculture – Plants & Soils
• Crops & Soils
• Horticulture
• Floriculture
• Plant & Soil Science
4-H Livestock Shows & Action Exhibits – July 20 - 24
Monday, July 20
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Deadline for Horses/Ponies to be in place
Horse Show – Lower Arena
Tuesday, July 21
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Exhibitors check in dogs
Dog Show – Show Arena
Weigh-in of Market Class Poultry
Poultry Show – Rabbit/Poultry Building
Bicycle Rodeo – south pavement
Exhibitors check in Cats
Cat Show – Show Arena
Wednesday, July 22
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Rabbit Show – Rabbit/Poultry Building
Sheep Show – Show Arena
Goat Show – Show Arena
Food Demonstrations & Public
Presentation Contest – Auditorium
Thursday, July 23
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Swine Show – Show Arena
4-H Fashion Revue Practice – Auditorium
4-H Fashion Revue – Auditorium
Friday, July 24
9:30 a.m.
Beef Show – Show Arena
4-H Federation Food Stand will be open from 7 a.m. to end of events each day. Clubs will be asked to sign up for a time to work.
Federation will be sponsoring Ag Olympics to be held throughout the week. Clubs will receive information later.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Exhibitors MUST refer to the Mason County Fair Book for a complete schedule of
the week of July 20–24. It includes animal arrival times, deadlines to be in place,
ownership dates, weigh-in times and other important specifics.
University of Illinois Extension
4-H MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT
ALL participants of the Illinois 4-H/Youth Development program, which is the youth
component of programs planned, conducted, and supervised by University of Illinois
Extension, are responsible for their conduct to U of I Extension personnel and/or volunteers
of the 4-H/Youth Development program.
4-H members’ behavior is expected to demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Specifically, 4-H members are
expected to maintain the following standards:
1.
Be courteous and respect others.
2.
Obey all rules set by members of their club/group and those set for 4-H activities in
which they participate.
3.
Treat all people fairly and animals humanely.
4.
Respect the property of others.
5.
Respect the authority of adult and youth volunteers and others in leadership roles.
6.
Avoid profane and abusive language.
7.
Show kindness to others and give assistance when needed.
8.
Be honest and honor commitments.
9.
Do their best and keep trying to improve.
10. Accept responsibility for their own choices.
The following conduct will not be allowed while participating in any 4-H event or
activity and is subject to disciplinary action:
a)
Possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and other controlled substances, including
tobacco products.*
b)
Theft or destruction of public or private property.
c)
Involvement in sexual misconduct or harassment.
d)
Unauthorized possession or use of weapons or dangerous materials (including
fireworks).
e)
Fighting or other acts of violence.
*Information about prescription drugs should be provided to club leader or coordinator of the 4-H activity.
January 2001