Exhibit Rules
All 4-H members in the Lake of the Woods County 4-H program shall
comply with the following rules as suggested by the University of
Minnesota Extension Service. Only those complying with regulations
are permitted to exhibit in the classes listed.
l. Eligibility
Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in
which they are enrolled. All work on projects entered should be done
by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year
unless otherwise noted.
a) Absentee judging of projects: 4-H members who have a conflict
must have pre-approval with 4-H staff prior to scheduled date of
judging. More information can be found at:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/policies
b) Judging experiences for youth with disabilities or injuries: 4-H
members/ families should visit by phone, email or in person about
options for a positive judging experience for the youth with disabilities
or injuries prior to the judging event so that every effort can be made
by staff to provide the most positive experience possible. More
information can be found at: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn
4-h/policies/
2. Project Requirements
Specific project requirements are listed in the premium book under
the project information. Requirements must be followed and will
affect your ribbon placing. Enrolled members may exhibit,
demonstrate, or take part in projects in which they are enrolled.
3. Fair Registration
DEADLINE for fair registration paperwork is Monday, June 22.
Return to the Lake of the Woods County Extension Office. It is the
member’s responsibility to return the entry forms by the
deadline!
4. Exhibit/Livestock arrival
Livestock and horses must remain at the fair during the full
encampment.
5. Exhibit/Livestock release
Exhibits may be removed at 8am on the Sunday of the fair. Exhibits
removed from display earlier will be under penalty of forfeiture of
premium and/or other awards.
6. Judging Schedule
Please follow the provided judging schedule.
7. Cloverbud Policies
 Cloverbuds can enter up to 12 non animal exhibits listed in the
Cloverbud section of the Premium Book.
 Cloverbuds will exhibit on a non-competitive basis. Exhibitors
receive a flat rate premium and a special ribbon. Cloverbuds are
not eligible for champion ribbons or trophies.
 Cloverbud Dog, Cat & Pet Exhibits will be shown during the regular
Dog, Cat & Pet Show.
 Cloverbud Horse exhibits may show leadline at Horse Show or as
pen projects.
 Cloverbud Livestock Exhibits are to be registered and brought to
the barns on entry day.
 All Cloverbud livestock entries will be “pen projects” (not to include
show ring participation) and judged during regular livestock judging.
8. Food Booth
All 4-H members are expected to work a shift in the food booth.
Proceeds go to support county 4-H youth and programs.
9. Insurance
LOW 4-H carries accident insurance which supplements member’s
4-H
EXHIBIT
RULES
insurance
in paying
for any medical expense arising from accidents
occurring during an event.
10. Code of Conduct
MN 4-H has a code of conduct for youth, parents, and volunteers. In
becoming a 4-H member, parent or volunteer you agreed to these.
More information can be found at:
http://extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/policies/
11. Grievance Policy
The 4-H grievance process provides a vehicle to respond to 4-H
member concerns relating to all 4-H activities. A grievance committee
may be convened by the 4-H staff for 1. Alleged wrong doing or 2.
Rule violations. Visit with the 4-H Program Coordinator to complete
the grievance form and submit the $50.00 cash or money order
required to LOW 4-H. More information can be found at:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/policies/
Judges decisions are final and may not be grieved.
12. Procedure for entering Club Projects: Club projects should be
entered on the form sent to club leaders.
14. Conference Judging Expectations
All exhibitors are required to participate in Conference Judging.
Judges will ask questions pertaining to your project.
15. IAFE Show Ethics
All 4-H members will abide by the IAFE Show Ethics as learned and
agreed to in LQA&E. More information can be found at:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animalscience/lqae/
16. Livestock Health Requirements
All animal health regulations as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of
Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society will be in effect.
All animals should be visibly healthy and well cared for. They must
meet all health requirements and pass inspection by the official fair
vet. If there are any issues, your animal will be sent home, it is final
and not eligible for grievance. See specific guidelines under Animal
Science.
EXHIBITS
1. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in
which they are enrolled. All work on projects entered should be done
by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year
unless otherwise noted.
2. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high. They may be
smaller.
3. Education Exhibits / Science Exhibits for all project areas, May
not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x
36" high, right and left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.)
Educational Exhibits / Science Exhibits will be evaluated on the
following requirements...
Exhibit quality ....................................................... 25%
Educational value ................................................ 25%
Knowledge and ability to explain .......................... 50%
4. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If
your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension
Office.
5. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other
appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties)
should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part
needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.
6. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Blue,
red, and white ribbons will be awarded based on the member's
knowledge of the project (50%) and on the merit of the exhibit (50%).
Grand and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded in each
project at the discretion of the judge. The decision of the judge is
final and may not be appealed.
 Horses – All horses must be EIA tested (Coggins Test) within
twelve months prior to the 4-H Horse Show. Documentation must
be provided to the Fair Veterinarian prior to the show.
8. ANIMAL exhibitors must furnish their own bedding materials, feed
and hay.
7. Members should bring clear plastic to cover exhibits if so desired
for protection against soiling.
9. Awards will be given for herdsmanship. Awards will be given for
poultry, rabbits, horses and livestock. Recipients are the persons
doing the best job keeping their own animals/birds pens or stalls
clean, neat and presentable during the fair. 4-H and Open Class
compete together for these awards.
ANIMAL SCIENCE RULES
10. Each animal may only be shown by one exhibitor in 4-H or open.
See individual animal project rules and guidelines in the Animal
Science section of the Premium book.
STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY
1. All beef, dairy, goat, horse, lama, rabbit, sheep and swine
shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ear
tag and/or tattoo. Animals must be identified on the appropriate 4-H
livestock ownership affidavit or lease agreement and the form(s)
must be on file at the Extension Office by the appropriate date.
2. All animals exhibited must be owned by the 4-H'er, the 4-Her’s
family or leased by agreement. Registered animals must be
registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name.
3. 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for
the care and feeding of animals they exhibit.
4. All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be
pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal
per class, unless stated otherwise.
5. All 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate
in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their own animals.
6. Grooming of all livestock, including clipping, trimming, and
blocking (all species) must be done by the exhibitor, members of the
immediate family, or any other bona-fide 4-H member. The 4-Her
exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting
process at the fair. Exhibitors in violation of this rule may show for
ribbon only and will not be considered for championship or State Fair
trips.
7. Specific Animal Health Requirements
 Swine –Swine must come from a farm with a NAIS Premise ID.
 Dogs – All dogs over 6 months of age must be accompanied with a
certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian.
Proof of DHPPC vaccination must also be provided.
 Cats- All cats over 6 months of age must be accompanied with a
certificate of rabies vaccination and proof of current PCR
“distemper” vaccination.
 Poultry – Chicken and turkey exhibitors should obtain a statement
of negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to the fair or
that they originated from parent stock classified within 12 months of
fair as U.S. pullorum/typhoid clean. Turkeys must be tested at a
laboratory for S. typhimurim and mycoplasmas, or have a
statement of origin if less than 5 months old. Documentation must
be provided to the Barn Superintendent prior to stalling.
1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will
be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show
Rules for exceptions). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are
marked with an asterisk *.
2. State Fair trips will be awarded at the discretion of the judge.
Number of State Fair trips is determined by the number of people
enrolled in each project.
3. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State
Horse Show must have completed sixth grade.
4. State Policy: All youth participating at the Minnesota State Fair
as a 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry,
rabbits, goat, and lama must have completed a Livestock Quality
Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three Fair
seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of
the youth at the time the training takes place.
5. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption
options Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "one-time"
member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in
a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they
missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event
participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline.
6. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members
may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, demonstrations,
Arts-In, or judging teams.
7. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to
provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to
experience the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that
as many youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a
livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers
are asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused
livestock quota trips.
State Fair Registration packets will be distributed at county fair.
Exhibitors should be ready to make a decision about attending State
Fair by the end of County Fair!
ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS
At the discretion of show management classes may
be combined.
BEEF
BREEDING HEIFER
A- 3- 3* Yearling- all breeds
A-3- 6* Calf (Spring & Fall calf - all breeds)
Requirements:
- Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must
be on file in the Regional Extension 4-H Office by May 15th of the
current year.
COW AND CALF
A - 20- 1*
Cow and Calf pair
PROSPECT CALF
A - 30- 1*
A - 30- 2*
Heifer Calf
Steer Calf
MARKET BEEF
A - 40- 1*
Market Steer
A - 40- 2*
Market Heifer
DAIRY STEER
A - 50- 1*
Dairy Steer
Requirements:
-Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they
can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible
for State Fair or auction.
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
A -60- 1 Everyone
B-23--20* Calf (Fall & Winter calves - all breeds)
- 21* Yearling- all breeds
- 23* Two Year Olds - all breeds
- 24* Cow - three years and older - all breeds
- 25* Dry Cow - all breeds
Requirements:
- Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the
two-year-old cow class.
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
Everyone
DOG
DOG OBEDIENCE
Z - 2 - 1*
Z - 2 - 2*
Cats must have proper PCR and rabies certificates
before they will be allowed to show
PETS
P - 310 - 4 Pet Show (Saturday 10:00 am.)
Requirements:
- All dogs must have proper rabies, parvo virus, and DHPPC
certificates before they will be allowed to show. All cats must
have proper PCR and rabies certificates.
- PET MUST BE DOMESTICATED
- A cat or dog may be shown in the pet show or the cat or dog
show, not both.
- Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not be
shown in the pet show.
GOAT
DAIRY GOAT
C-4
C-5
All Standard Types, Does only
Pygmy Doe
MARKET GOAT
C-20-1 Market Goat altered male or female only
C-20-2 Meat Breeding Doe
Requirements:
-Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds but not to exceed
110 pounds by State Fair.
-All dairy and market goats must be dehorned / disbudded except for
Meat Breeding Does. However, if an animal is deemed a safety
concern at the discretion of the fair board additional safety measures
may be required.
GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
DAIRY
B - 60 -1
-
Beginner A
Beginner B
DOG SHOWMANSHIP
Z - 3 - 1* Novice
Requirements:
- A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both!
- 4-H'ers shall exhibit in the lot corresponding to the training they
have received. Additional information is listed in the Dog
Obedience Manual (www.fourh.umn.edu/mndog/index.html).
- All dogs must have proper Rabies and DHPPC certificates
before they will be allowed to show.
CAT
L-1-4
Cat show (Saturday 10:00 am.)
Requirements:
Be prepared to answer questions about your cat and its care.
C-60-1 Everyone
HORSE
HORSE SHOW
Y – 1- 8 Showmanship at Halter Grades 6 & up
Y– 1 - 9 Showmanship at Halter Grades 3-5
Y – 2 - 8 English Equitation Grade 6 & up
Y – 2 - 9 English Equitation Grades 3-5
Y – 4 - 8 English Pleasure Grade 6 & up
Y – 4 - 9 English Pleasure Grades 3-5
Y – 6 - 8 Western Horsemanship Grade 6 & up
Y – 6- 9 Western Horsemanship Grades 3-5
Y – 7 - 8 Western Pleasure Grade 6 & up
Y – 7 - 9 Western Pleasure Grades 3-5
Y – 9 - 8 Games Grade 6 & up
Y – 9 - 9 Games Grades 3-5
Requirements:
- ASTM/SEI Approved Helmets are required for all riding classes.
-Additional information is listed in the 4-H Horse Showmanship
Manual (purchase at the Extension Office or view on the 4-H
Horse website http://www1.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4H/projects/animal-science/horse/index.html
- Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries.
- A current (must have been performed within the past 12 months)
negative Coggins is required for each horse.
-Only mares and geldings will be allowed at the Fair.
- Members entering in Games will receive one premium based on
points earned in game participation.
- Educational exhibits will be judged with non-livestock exhibits in the
4-H Building, not as part of the Horse Show.
HORSE TRAINING
Y -20 - 1
Horse Training - steps 1-6
HORSE RELATED
Y - 40 - 1 Grades 6+
Y - 40 - 2 Grades 3-5
Requirement:
- Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or
article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H
member has made, done, or learned in the project.
- Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present.
HORSELESS HORSE
Y - 50 - 1 Grades 6+
Y - 50 - 2 Grades 3-5
Requirement:
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article.
The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has
made, done, or learned in the project.
- Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present.
LAMA
All 4-H Lamas must be born prior to Jan 1 of current year
E - 1 - 2 Llama showmanship
E – 1 – 5 Public Relations/ Obstacle Course
E – 1 – 6 Poster
Requirements:
No sexually intact male above 18 months old is eligible for
exhibition
POULTRY
Chickens
F - 1 - 1*
Market pen of two males or two females (Cornish
cross preferred)
F- 1 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
F - 1 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
F - 1 - 4* Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers
must be hybrid
F – 1 - 5* Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers
hybrids preferred
-
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
F -60- 1
Everyone
POULTRY POSTER
F-8-1
Everyone
RABBITS
G - 1 - 1* Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age
G - 2 - 1* Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age
G - 1 - 2* Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age
G - 2 - 2* Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age
G - 2 - 3* Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age
G - 2 - 4* Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age
G - 1 - 3* Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age
G - 2 - 5* Large Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age
G - 1 - 4* Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age
G - 2 - 6* Large Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age
Requirements:
- All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders
Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to
ARBA standards.
- Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for
identification purposes.
MARKET RABBIT
G - 3 - 1* Single fryer, 3 to 5 pounds, not over 70 days old
G - 3 - 2* Pen of three fryers, 3 to 5 pounds, not over 70 days
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
G -60- 1
Everyone
RABBIT POSTER
G-4-1
Everyone
SHEEP
Sheep must come from a farm with a NAIS Premise ID.
BREEDING EWE
H-3*
Combined Registered and Commercial
MARKET LAMB
H-20-1* Market Lamb
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
Guineas
H-60-1 Everyone
Requirements:
Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds.
Recommended maximum weight is 170 pounds.
FLEECE
H – 40 – 1* Fleece
Requirements:
- All 4-Hers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at the
State Fair, no housing will be provided.
Pigeons
BREEDING GILTS
Ducks
F - 2 - 1*
F - 2 - 2*
F - 2 - 3*
Geese
F - 3 - 1*
F - 3 - 2*
Market pen of two males or two females
Breeding pen of one male & two females
Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
Market pen of two males or two females
Breeding pen of one male & two females
F - 4 – 1* Market pen of two males or two females – same color
F - 4 – 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females -same color
F -5 - 1
F -5 - 2
Breeding Pair
1 Young bird Male or Female,
Turkeys - Domestic only
F - 6 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females
F - 6 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
Requirements:
- Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch except
pigeons. All but waterfowl and pigeons, must have health papers.
- Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using
the American Standard of Perfection as a guide.
SWINE
I-3* Combined Registered and Commercial
MARKET BARROW
I-20-1* Market Barrow born on or after Feb 1 of current year
MARKET GILT
I-30-1* Market Gilt born on or after February 1 of current year
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
I-60-1 Everyone
Requirements:
-Swine must come from a farm with a NAIS Premise ID.
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds;
maximum State Fair weight is 300 pounds.