4-H Premium Book
Welcome to the
Chippewa County Fair!!
July 29 -August 2, 2015
(Fairgrounds, Montevideo)
REGISTRATION DUE JULY 1ST
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Sample - Chippewa County Fair Registration Form
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and services for all qualified clients with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the
University of Minnesota Extension, Chippewa County at 320-269-6521 or 1-800-247-0412
or email mnext-chippewa@umn.edu.
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Chippewa County 4-H Judging Schedule
Monday, June 29
6:00 p.m., Montevideo Community Center ........................................................... Demonstration Night/Food Review
Wednesday, July 1
By 4:30 p.m.……………………...………………………………………… Registration for Fair Due to Extension office
Tuesday, July 14
6 pm., Chippewa County Courthouse ............................................................ Clothing and Fashion Review Judging
Thursday, July 16
6:00 p.m., Montevideo Fine Arts Center ........................................................ Performing Arts & Share the Fun Night
Thursday, July 23
5:30 p.m. ......................................................................................................................................... Pre-Fair Clean Up
Sunday, July 26
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ................................. 4-H Building Exhibit Judging (Except All Food and Horticulture Exhibits)
Wednesday, July 29 – Foodstand open 5 pm to 10 pm
8:00 a.m. ............................................................................................. 4-H Horse Show (Training then Performance)
Thursday, July 30 –Foodstand open 10 am to 9:30 pm
8 a.m. to 11 a.m... ............................................................................................... Entry of 4-H Livestock and check In
10a.m. to Noon ............................................................................................ All Food and Horticulture Exhibit Judging
12:00 Noon. ............................................................................................................... 4-H Poultry Show, Poultry Barn
2 pm ................................................................................................................................................... 4-H Lama Show
4:00 p.m. ............................................................................................................................... 4-H Games Horse Show
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ....................................................................................... Little Farm Hands Open (Swine Barn)
6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m .......................................................................................................... ??? 4-H Hands-On Activity
Friday, July 31 - Foodstand open 10 am to 9:30 pm
8:00 a.m. ........................................................................................................................................... 4-H Swine Show
11:00 a.m. ......................................................................................................................................... 4-H Sheep Show
3:00 p.m.. .....................................................................................................4-H Market Goat/Dairy/Dairy Goat Show
5:00 p.m. …………………… .................................................................. ………………………………..4-H Beef Show
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ....................................................................................... Little Farm Hands Open (Swine Barn)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m ......................................................................................................... ??? 4-H Hands-On Activity
8 pm. ......................................................... Sign up for State Fair/Blue Ribbon Auction Due(except rabbit exhibitors)
Saturday, August 1- Foodstand open 10 am to 9:30 pm
9:00 a.m. ........................................................................................................................................... 4-H Rabbit Show
NOON............................................................................................................................................................ Pet Show
1:00 pm .......................................................................................................................... Veggie Races on Free Stage
1:00 pm – 5:00 p.m. ......................................................................................... Little Farm Hands Open (Swine Barn)
2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m .......................................................................................................... ??? 4-H Hands-On Activity
3:00 pm ......................................................................................................................................... Dog Demonstration
4:00 p.m. ............................................................................................................................. Livestock Demonstrations
5:00 p.m. .........................................................................................................................................State Fair Meeting
6:00 pm. ....................................................................................................................... Strongest Farmer Competition
6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m .......................................................................................................... ??? 4-H Hands-On Activity
Sunday, August 2- Foodstand open noon to 5 pm
12 Noon ............................................................. Duct Tape Fashion Wards and 4-H Fashion Review on Free Stage
Noon – 4:00 p.m. .............................................................................................. Little Farm Hands Open (Swine Barn)
2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m .......................................................................................................... ??? 4-H Hands-On Activity
2:00 pm .................................................................................................................................. Premiere Showmanship
2:00 pm ......................................................................................................................................... 4-H in Talent Show
4:00 p.m. .............................................................................................................................. 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction
5:30 p.m. ............................................................................................................. 4-H Honors Program on Free Stage
6:00 p.m. .......................................................................................................................................... Release Exhibits
Horse Drill Team?????
Saturday, August 8
10:00 a.m. ............................ Dog Agility, Obedience & Showmanship, Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo
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*Food Stand Schedule will be posted online and in the County Fair Newsletter.
Dear 4-H Family,
It’s time to get ready for the Chippewa County Fair, Wednesday, July 29 through Sun. August 2.
Exhibiting at the County Fair can be an important part of your 4-H project work. This premium book
will be useful to you as you make plans for exhibiting.
Registration forms are due in Extension Office July 1.
IMPORTANT ! ! ! !
YOU MAY ENTER MORE THAN ONE ITEM PER CLASS,
BUT RECORD EACH ITEM SEPARATELY.
General suggestions are given with each project area. You will sign up by grade completed, so if you
just finished 6th grade, sign up for grades 6 - 8. To exhibit three needlework pieces (example: a cross
stitch, an embroidery item, and a hardanger item) you would record P-290-2 (Needle Arts) three times on
your fair registration form, with a brief description of each.
Ask your club leaders or call the office if you need help filling out your fair registration forms. You will
not be allowed to add projects after July 1. However, you may drop projects. Please read the rules
and regulations that follow, as well as individual guidelines for each project. We encourage each 4-H
member to have his/her projects conference judged. Conference judging gives the 4-Her an
opportunity to ask questions and learn more about his/her project and exhibit from the judge. If, for
some reason, you cannot be present to have your project conference judged, you may still have your
exhibit judged at County Fair.
Parents are welcome to observe the conference judging, providing the 4-H member doesn’t mind.
However, they should not answer questions for the 4-Her or interfere in any other way.
Building Exhibits
Sunday, July 26th
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
4-H building exhibits(except All Foods and Horticulture), including
Cloverbuds, conference judged.
Thursday, July 30th
10:00 a.m.-Noon
All Foods (Food and Nutrition and Food Preservation) and
Plant Science (Crop Science, Lawn and Landscape, Flower Gardening, Fruit, Indoor Gardening, Potato, and Vegetable
Gardening).
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Fair and sincerely hope that each of you will finish your
projects and exhibit at the 136th Anniversary of the Chippewa County Fair.
Sincerely,
Chippewa County Extension Staff
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4-H EXHIBIT RULES
l. Eligibility: Projects may be added or dropped until July 1. Call your changes in to the
Extension Office, 320-269-6521 or 800-247-0412. You may only exhibit items in projects in which
you are signed up. If you need assistance with your forms, contact your 4-H club leader or the
Extension Office.
2. Project Requirements: 4-Hers may exhibit more than one item per lot. Exhibits will be placed in
blue, red or white groups. The same animal may not be shown by different 4-Hers (except
Cloverbuds). Champion and reserve ribbons awarded. May not exhibit the same article in 4-H
and Open Class.
3. Registration: You may enter more than one item per lot, but record each item separately.
General suggestions are given at the beginning of each project area. Sign up by grade
completed; ex. If you just finished 6th grade, sign up for grades 6 – 8. You will not be allowed to
add projects after July 1. However, you may drop projects. All fair registration forms are due in
the Extension Office or postmarked by July 1 at 4:30 p.m. Failure to turn in forms on time will
result in no higher than a red ribbon or premium for the exhibits, and are ineligible for trophies, or
State trips. See one time exception rule on page 10, number 5. Registrations may be faxed to
320-269-5223 or emailed to mnext-chippewa@umn.edu.
4. Livestock arrival: Livestock exhibits must be checked in Thursday Morning, July 30th between
8a.m.-11a.m. All livestock must be brought in at this time. Tack and feed may be brought in
during the day on Wednesday as long as Horse Show is not interrupted. Fairboard and 4-H are
not responsible for items.
5. General exhibits (except for all foods and horticulture projects which will be judged, Thursday, July
30 from 10 am to noon) will be judged Sunday July 26 and must be in place by 7:00 p.m. Sunday.
6. Exhibit/Livestock release: UPON ORDER OF THE CHIPPEWA COUNTY FAIR BOARD, ALL
LIVESTOCK AND BUILDING EXHIBITS MUST STAY AT THE FAIR. FAILURE TO OBEY THE
RULE WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF ALL AWARDS INCLUDING PREMIUMS,
TROPHIES, RIBBONS, TRIPS AND PARTICIPATION IN BLUE RIBBON AUCTION. All animals
will be inspected prior to entry by the official County Fair veterinarian. After showing, only the
official County Fair veterinarian and County Fair Board will be allowed to release animals early
due to illness or injury without loss of premiums, awards, trophies, Blue Ribbon Auction and State
Fair trips. All livestock and building exhibits will be released at 6:00p.m. on Sunday, August 2.
7. Judging Schedules: See Judging Schedule on page 3.
8. Cloverbud Policies: When animals and Cloverbuds are together, an adult/responsible person
must handle and lead the animal at all times. A responsible person is defined as adult leaders,
teen leaders, parents, or other adults who may appropriately assist with the group. All Cloverbud
entries will be judged non-competitively and will receive an award of merit and a $2 premium.
Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal.
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It is the expectation that the responsible person must be in control of the animal at all
times of the 4-H experience including but not limited to: to and from the trailer, to and
from the wash rack, to and from the barns, in the barns, in the stall, to and from the
show arena and in the show arena.
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It is not acceptable to use more than one lead rope or halter with any animal as this
turns over at least some of the control over to the Cloverbud.
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During judging, the Cloverbud should walk next to the parent/responsible person
available to learn from the project leader and/or to dialog with the evaluator/judge.
9. Code of Conduct: The Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct (adopted August 2013) applies and will
be enforced with 4-H members, 4-H parents and 4-H volunteers as follows:
 While participating in or attending a 4-H sponsored program (e.g. club meeting, project
meeting, activity, event, learning opportunity).
 At the county fair while participating in or attending a 4-H event or while on premises used
for 4-H purposes (e.g. show ring, exhibit building, barn, food stand).
 At the state fair, during their (or their child’s) assigned encampment or assigned volunteer
responsibility.
In addition, the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct applies and will be enforced as follows:
 At all times during the year of service for 4-H members who agree to represent Minnesota
4-H to the public by accepting a statewide 4-H leadership role (e.g. state 4-H ambassador,
state 4-H PDC member).
 At all times throughout a volunteer’s service when the behavior outside of Minnesota 4-H
puts youth at risk or has the potential to put youth at risk.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/policies/
10. Grievance Policy: Grievances must be filed in writing. Forms are available in the 4-H Fair
Office in the Exhibit Building. A copy of the grievance policy is available upon request. Decision
of the judge is final and may not be appealed.
11. Procedure for Entering Club Projects: It is your club’s responsibility to make sure a club officer
(secretary, treasurer, president, etc.) signs up these projects. They can be put on the Club Fair
Registration form. See the Club Activities section for project ideas.
12. Conference Judging Expectations: Members are encouraged to have projects conference
judged. Conference judging is an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about projects and
exhibits from the judge. If, for some reason, you cannot be present for conference judging, you
may still have your exhibit judged. Talk to the extension staff to make arrangements.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/policies/ Parents are welcome to observe the
conference judging, providing the 4-H member doesn’t mind. However, they should not answer
questions for the 4-Her or interfere in any other way.
13. The Chippewa County 4-H Leaders Council and University of Minnesota Extension will not
assume responsibility for objects that are lost, stolen or broke and not responsible for accidents.
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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 4H year unless otherwise noted.
2. There are no longer any size requirements or restrictions, unless specified in a project area.
However, to be eligible for the state fair, Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high.
They may be smaller.
3. Education/Science Tri-Fold Exhibits: There are no longer any size requirements or restrictions,
unless specified in a project area. However, to be eligible for the state fair, Education/ Science Trifold 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.)
4. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Project judging criteria:
Exhibit quality ............................. 25%
Educational value ...................... 25%
Knowledge and ability to explain 50%
Purple ............ excellent quality of work and excellence in member’s learning experience
Blue ............... best quality of work
Red ............... needs a little bit of work to make it a quality exhibit
White ............. quite a few things need to be improved for a quality exhibit
5. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this
space limitation, contact the Extension office.
6. 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.
7. Paper plates will be furnished for food exhibits.
8. Materials provided for display purposes are: baggies, small paper plates and tape. Garden boxes
are not necessary. A spot for vegetables will be ready on the garden table. Food, electric,
horticulture and mechanical science exhibits must stand by themselves through 30 mile per hour
winds. Heavy cardboard boxes may be used as a base. Attach labels with name, age, club, and
years in project on all exhibits, for example, sew them on clothing, tape onto home environment,
and pin onto needlework items. Labels provide helpful information for the judges.
9. Public Presentations: Anyone 6th grade or older receiving a blue ribbon for a demonstration at
County Fair may advance to State Fair. Livestock demonstrators must incorporate a live animal
into the demonstration. Public presentations include: demonstrations, livestock demonstrations,
illustrated presentations and Youth in Action. For more information, visit the website at:
http://www.fourh.umn.edu/programs/AnimalScience/
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ANIMAL SCIENCE
1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, llama, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows
must have the required State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals must be identified on
the appropriate 4-H livestock ownership affidavit/lease agreement. Any ID form requesting a
premise number, call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at 651-201-6816. (added 5-15-12)
All animal identification data must be submitted online, arrive in or postmarked by Friday,
May 15 to the Chippewa County Extension Office (with the exception of Market Beef due
Feb. 15th). Any animals not ID’d by the deadline are ineligible for trophies or State trips,
and will receive no higher than a red ribbon at county fair and cannot participate in the
Blue Ribbon Auction. See one time exception rule on page 12, number 5.
2 All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member’s family or leased by
agreement. The family includes the 4-Hers’s parents or guardians and siblings living together as
a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be
owned by grandparents with the 4-Her’s parents actively involved with and working on the farm.
Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's
family name.
3. 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at County Fair are responsible for care/feeding of animals they
exhibit.
4. All livestock exhibits 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. If you do not
show your own animal in the species show, you are not eligible for champion or reserve
showmanship. Showmanship awards will be awarded in the Jr. and Sr. Divisions. Juniors are 4Hers in grades 3 through 8. Seniors are grades 9 and up. If there are more than 8 participants in
the junior category, it will be divided into juniors grade 3 – 5 and intermediates grade 6 – 8. There
must be a minimum of 3 in each class. Winners from previous years are still eligible to participate.
Showmanship will begin with seniors, followed by intermediate and junior classes.
6. All champion and reserve champion senior showmanship winners of a specific species must show
in premier showmanship. If a 4-Her wins in premier showmanship, they are eligible to show again
in premier showmanship in future years.
7. 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 4-H member. When a 4-Her has 2 or
more animals in the same class, or is exhibiting in the cow/calf project, another enrolled 4-H
member may show the second animal.
8. Turnout pen…………….Please limit turnout time to 20 minutes. If an animal is turned out do not
turn your animal in with it.
9. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the registration requirements for that
breed and registration papers must be available. Animals without proper registration papers
(crossbreeds and grades) must be shown as commercial.
10. Livestock Health Requirements and Regulations: WATCH FOR UPDATES, SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
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General requirements: livestock and poultry that exhibit symptoms of any infectious or
communicable disease, including ringworm and warts, may not be exhibited. All animals must be
examined by the official veterinarian on the day admitted to exhibition and at least once daily during
the exhibition. No animal may enter or be at a public exhibition that is showing clinical signs of any
infectious, contagious or communicable disease, including ringworm and warts.
NEW IN 2014 Cattle (Beef and Dairy): Must have official ID consisting of one of the following:
4-H electronic ear tag or Breed Registry Tattoos (acceptable if accompanied by breed registration
number, pending registration not acceptable) For more information, go to the Minnesota Board of
Animal Health website at: http://mn.gov/bah/board/rules/official-id.html
Sheep and goats: All sheep and goats must be identified with official identification. Tags are
available through the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, call 651-201-6809 (at no charge). Sheep
and goats within 30 days of giving birth (before or after) cannot be exhibited without prior
approval from the Board of Animal Heath.
Swine: Swine must be individually identified with an ear tag or tattoo. A premise ID number is
required to show at the State Fair.
Horses: all horses must be negative to an official test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) within 12
months prior to opening date of exhibition. Test is not required for suckling foals accompanying a
negative dam.
Poultry Rules: Chickens, turkeys, and game birds, except baby poultry, must be individually
identified with a leg or wing band. Chickens, turkeys, game birds, and hatching eggs from these birds
must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or
breeding flock that is classified pullorum-typhoid clean or are negative to a pullorum-typhoid test
within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. Turkeys and turkey hatching eggs must be
accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding
flock that is classified Mycoplasma gallisepticum clean and Mycoplasma synoviae clean or are
negative to a Mycoplasma gallisepticum and a Mycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days prior to the
opening date of the exhibition.
Dogs: dogs over four months of age must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination
issued by a licensed veterinarian.
9. No intact (uncastrated) male dairy beef, sheep, swine, goats or horses allowed. (Exception: bull
calves will be allowed only in the cow/calf project.)
10. The same animal may NOT be shown in two different projects; i.e. a rabbit may not be shown in
both rabbit and pet project. However, the calf from a cow/calf project MAY be shown in a
prospect calf class. The same animal may not be shown by different 4-Hers, except Cloverbuds.
11. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their pens at the end of the Fair.
12. Premier Showmanship Contest:
Contest will be held Sunday, August 2, 2:00 p.m. in the Livestock Arena
 The champion and reserve champion senior showman in beef, dairy, goat, sheep, swine,
rabbit, poultry, and horse are eligible to compete in this contest. Any 4-Her who received a
blue in showmanship will be eligible to show in the place of a champion or reserve champion
showman, if the showman chooses not to participate. A signup list will be posted in the Swine
Barn. All must be signed up by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1.
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 Show will be divided into small breeds (rabbits, goats, poultry) and large breeds (beef, dairy,
llama, sheep, swine, horse) contests. Participants may show in either or both contests.
 Each species will be shown by all contestants in normal showmanship format
 Contestants will be ranked from 1st to last place, with a point total assigned for each placing
(1st place will receive 1 point, 2nd – two points, etc.) Total points for each contestant will be
added, with the lowest point total in each contest being the Premier Showman for that contest.
 Contestants may show their own animal.
 Contestants will be judged on animal appearance, knowledge of species, and show ring
presentation similar to showmanship.
13. Blue Ribbon Auction:
You need to sign up what you will be taking through the Blue Ribbon Auction by 8:00 pm Friday
evening (rabbit exhibitors at the conclusion of the Rabbit Show on Saturday). There will be a short
meeting for participants and parents to talk about the auction process and expectations. The
business contact slip for the auction and livestock script have been combined into one blue paper
form. Please turn in the complete form (business names and script) on Thursday morning during
livestock check-in. Any livestock receiving a blue ribbon or higher may participate in the auction.
14. Herdsmanship: all livestock exhibitors will be judged by club for herdsmanship during the entire
Fair. Herdsmanship consists not only of cleanliness of stalls, alleys, pen arrangement and
appearance of animals, but also courtesy to the public and other exhibitors. Judging will begin on
Thursday afternoon and end on Sunday afternoon. Score cards will be posted in the swine
building. Top club will have first choice for livestock stalling at next year’s Fair and a pizza party.
STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY
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. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have
completed sixth grade. State Dog Show participants must have completed 4th grade.
3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H'ers must have completed Quality
Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All youth participating at the Minnesota State Fair as 4H livestock exhibitors in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat and dairy goat and llama
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.
4. 4-Hers may take both a building exhibit and a livestock trip each year without restrictions, as well
as attend State Dog and Horse Shows. 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.
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 (onetime 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. See center insert in premium book.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/policies/
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6. 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.
7. State Fair livestock participants are responsible for transporting their animals to State Fair. Due to
liability, county-arranged trucking will no longer be provided. A member must arrange
transportation to the State Fair for a building exhibit over 2' x 2' x 3' in size, or withdraw in favor of
the next highest placing exhibit.
8. No project will be exhibited at the State Fair unless the member can be present for judging at the
State Fair.
9. The Chippewa County 4-H Leaders Council or County Extension Office will not assume
responsibility for articles lost, stolen or broken at the State Fair or damaged in transit to or from
the State Fair.
10. Dates of State Fair events:
Chippewa Co. Livestock Encampment: Wed., Aug. 26 – Sun., Aug. 30
Chippewa Co. Building Encampment: Sun., Aug. 30 – Tues., Sept. 1
State Horse Show: Friday, Sept. 18 – Mon., Sept. 21
State Dog Show: Sat., Sept. 26 – Sun., Sept. 27
State Shoot: Sat., Sept. 12 – Sun., Sept. 13th
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ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS
BEEF
Premiums: Blue $9.00, Red $8.00, White $7.00
- All market beef and dairy steers must be identified by February 15.
- - Commercial heifers and cow/calf projects must be tagged with a Minnesota 4-H eartag by May 15.
(Calves born after May 15 must be tagged by County Fair and identified on affidavit.)
- Registered heifers and cow/calf projects must be identified by an ear tattoo that is recorded and
matches the tattoo number on the registration paper. (Calves must be tattooed by County Fair.)
- Calves may be shown as a part of a cow/calf pair, and as an individual prospect calf.
- Bull calves will be allowed, but only in the cow/calf project.
- Again in 2015, prospect calves will be shown by weight (not birth dates), same as State Fair.
Steers will be weighed when entered and divided into equal weight classes. All breeds are shown
together, however, at the State Fair, beef steers will be shown in breed classes. County Fair Beef
Show will be shown in this order: Cloverbud Beef; Cow/calf, feeder calf (heifer, steer) split by weight
within sex; breeding heifer; dairy steers; market beef; jr. showmanship; sr. showmanship. Need at
least 4 head of a breed or division to hold a separate class.
Spring Calf
Jan 1-April 30, 2015
Fall Calf
Summer yearling
Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2014
May 1-Aug. 31, 2014
Junior yearling
Senior yearling
Jan. 1-April 30, 2014
Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2013
Birth Dates
Cow/Calf
Prospect Calf
Market Steer &
Market Heifer
Dairy Steer
Dairy Steer Calf
Calf born on or after January
1 of 2015
Jan. 1-Apr 30, 2015
Jan. 1-August 31, 2014
January1 – August 31, 2014
Born on or after January 1 of
current year
CLOVERBUD BEEF
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
A - 80 - 1
Cloverbud may show any beef animal (adult/responsible person must handle and
lead the animal at all times.) Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair,
unless another 4-Her is showing the animal.
BREEDING HEIFER
A-1
Registered - All Breeds
A-3
Commercial
Registered breeding heifers shown at State Fair must have original registration papers along. Use
the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your
animal(s):
- 1* Spring Calf
- 2* Fall Calf
- 3* Summer Yearling
- 4*
- 5*
Junior Yearling
Senior Yearling
Requirements: Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on file in the
Extension 4-H Office by May 15th of the current year.
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COW AND CALF
A - 20- 1*
Cow and Calf pair
Cow/calf pair: both cow and calf will be shown. Leasing agreements must accompany exhibits in all
lots for leased animals. For State Fair eligibility, commercial cow must have 4-H ear tag; registered
cow must have ear tattoo; all calves need 4-H tag. Bull calves allowed in cow/calf pairs.
PROSPECT CALF
A - 30- 1* Heifer Calf
A - 30- 2* Steer Calf
Prospect calves must be ID’d with a 4-H eartag by May 15, but do not have to be from a
cow/calf project. At State Fair, calves will be weighed and shown in weight classes.
MARKET BEEF
A - 40- 1*
A - 40- 2*
Market Steer
Market Heifer
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum
weight is 1,500 pounds for market beef, 1,600 for dairy beef. Market animals
exceeding the maximum weight will place no higher than a blue ribbon and
will not be eligible for State Fair.
DAIRY STEER
A - 50 - 1* Dairy Steer (purebred and crossbred)
A - 50 - 3 Dairy Steer Calf
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for dairy market steers at State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum
weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon
eligible for State Fair.
- Dairy steers must be 100% of one of the following Dairy Breeds to be accepted in the State Fair
dairy steer purebred show. Crossbred dairy steers may include any combination of the following
breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montbeliarde,
Normande, Red, Red and White, and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish and Finish Red)
- Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but at State Fair, they can place no higher
than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State Fair or auction.
OTHER BEEF
A-70-1
Bucket Calf
This is a non-competitive class for youth who want to try their hand at showing an animal. Youth who
are enrolled in 4-H need not be signed up in the beef project. Calf DOES have to be tagged. No
premium will be paid. Participants will confer with the judge.
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DAIRY
Birth Dates:
Spring Calf
Winter calf
Fall calf
Summer
Junior
Yearling
Spring Junior
Yearling
Winter Senior
Yearling
March 1 to May 31, 2015
Dec 1, 2014 to Feb 28,2015
Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2014
June 1 to August 31, 2014
Fall Senior Yearling
Junior 2 year old
Senior 2 year old
Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2013
March 1, to Aug 31, 2013
Sept 1, 2012 to Feb 28, 2013
March 1 to May 31, 2014
Three yr old cows
Sept 1, 2011 to Aug 31, 2012
Dec 1, 2013 to Feb 28, 2014
Four yr old cows
Sept 1, 2010 to Aug 31, 2011
Cow, five yrs & older
Born before Sept 1, 2010
CLOVERBUD DAIRY
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
B - 30- 1
Cloverbud may show any dairy animal (adult/responsible person must handle and
lead the animal at all times.) Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless
another 4-Her is showing the animal.
DAIRY
Premiums: Blue $9.00, Red $8.00, White $7.00
B-4
Holstein - Registered & Grade
B-8
Colored Breeds, Registered & Grade
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of
your project animal(s):
- 1*
- 2*
- 3*
- 4*
- 5*
- 6*
- 7*
- 8*
- 9*
Winter calf
Fall calf
Summer Junior Yearling
Spring Junior Yearling
Winter Senior Yearling
Fall Senior Yearling
Junior 2-yr old
Senior 2-yr old
Three year old cow
- 10*
- 11*
- 12*
- 20*
- 21*
- 22*
- 23*
- 24*
- 25*
-XX
Four year old cow
Aged Cow, five years and older
Dry Cow
Calf (Fall & Winter calves - all breeds)
Junior Yearling (Summer & Spring yearlings - all breeds)
Senior Yearling (Winter & Fall yearlings - all breeds)
Two Year Olds - all breeds
Cow - three years and older - all breeds
Dry Cow - all breeds
Spring calf (non state fair eligible)
Requirements:
- Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old
cow class.
- Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days.
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GOAT
Goats must be identified by May 15, with the exception of Jr. Doe Kids, which can be identified up
until July 1. Dairy Goats must be tattooed with a unique ID in the ear or tail web. Dairy goats can be
tattooed after five days of age. Market Goats must be identified with a 4-H ear tag. All goats need a
USDA scrapie tattoo or tag. For information or questions about the USDA scrapie identification
program, contact the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (651-201-6809).
Requirements:
- State Fair market goats: minimum/40 lbs, but not to exceed a maximum/110 lbs. by State Fair.
- For safety reasons at State Fair, all market goats must be dehorned/disbudded. Re-growth must not
exceed 1 inch. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or
blunted. Only breeds that are recognized by the American Dairy Goat Association will be
eligible for the State Fair for dairy goats. Pygmy goats (all breeds) are classed as meat
goats.
Junior Doe Kid
Senior Doe Kid
Dry Yearling Doe
Milking Yearling Doe
Milking two-year old
Doe
Milking three years and
under 5 years Doe
BIRTH DATES:
April 1 to June 30, 2015
Milking five-year
old & older Doe
Jan. 1 to March 31,
Market Goat
2015
(altered male or
female)
Born in 2014
*Meat Breeding Dry
Yearling
Born in 2014
Junior Meat Goat
Born in 2013
Born in 2011 or 2012
Breeding Doe
Senior Meat Goat
Breeding Doe
Born before 2011
January 1 – April
30, 2015
Born in 2014
never kidded
April 1 – May 31,
2015
January 1– March
31, 2015
CLOVERBUD GOAT
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
C-5-1
Cloverbud may show any goat (adult/responsible person must handle and lead the
animal at all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another
4-Her is showing the animal.
DAIRY GOAT
Premiums: Blue $7.00, Red $6.00, White $5.00
C - 4- 1*
C - 4- 2*
C - 4- 3*
C - 4- 4*
C - 4- 5*
C - 4- 6*
C - 4- 7*
Junior Doe Kid Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded)
Senior Doe Kid Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded)
Dry Yearling Doe Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded)
Milking Yearling Doe Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded)
Milking Two Year Old Doe Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded)
Milking Doe - Three or Four Years Old Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded)
Milking Doe - Five Years and Older Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded)
MARKET GOAT
D - 20 - 1* Meat Market Goat–altered male or female, no bucks
D - 20 - 3* Dairy Market Goat-altered male or female, no bucks
D – 30 - 1* Meat Goat Jr. Breeding Kid Does
D – 30 - 2* Meat Goat Sr. Breeding Kid Does
D – 30 - 3* Meat Goat Dry Yearlings (State Fair eligible) & Aged Does (not State Fair eligible)
D – 30 - 4* Meat Goat Milking Does (not State Fair eligible)
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DOG SHOW
Premiums: Blue $6.00, Red $5.00, White $4.00
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 can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience and Showmanship
rules and guidelines (three separate publications) available on the MN 4-H dog project website
(http://www.fourh.umn.edu/mndog/).
- All dogs must have proper rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parinfluenza and parvovirus
(DHLPP) vaccination, and health certificates before they will be allowed to show. Animal
ownership/health certificate forms are due in the Extension Office by May 15.
The MN Board of Animal Health requires dogs over 6 months of age to have current Rabies
vaccinations. Please have your veterinarian document on your form whether your vaccination is
current for 1, 2 or 3 years by filling in the “date expires” blank. Additionally, the Minnesota 4-H Dog
Project requires that dogs be vaccinated yearly for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirios, Parinfluenza,
and Parvovirus (DHLPP), by a licensed, practicing vet. For Regional and State 4-H Dog Shows, all
vaccinations must be current through November 1. Animal ownership/health certificate forms are due
in the Extension Office by May 15.
All 4-Hers receiving blue ribbons at the County Fair and have completed 4th grade are eligible to
participate in the State Dog Show. Dogs will not remain at the Fairgrounds during the County Fair.
CLOVERBUD DOG
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
Z -7-1
Cloverbud may show any dog during obedience (Saturday, August 8 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo). Adult/responsible person must
handle and lead the animal at all times.
DOG AGILITY Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo
Z - 1 - 1*
Z - 1 - 5*
Z - 1 - 10*
Beginner
Elementary
Intermediate
Z - 1 - 15*
Z - 1 - 20*
Z - 1 - 25*
Senior
Advanced
Jumpers I
Z - 1 - 30*
Jumpers II
Agility Rules: In order to begin taking 4-H agility classes, a dog/handler team must have:
 achieved a minimum obedience score of 170 or higher at a county or state 4-H dog show
 or lost fewer than 30 points in a sub-novice class at a kennel club show
 or must have completed 2 years of obedience training
DOG SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chippewa County Fairgrounds,
Montevideo.
Z - 3 - 1* Novice: 4-H members who have never earned a blue ribbon at the county or state show
level.
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Z - 3 - 2* Open: 4-H members who have earned a blue ribbon at county or state show level in
Novice. Because showmanship is based on the 4-H’ers ability, they may not drop back
to novice if they use a new dog for showmanship.
DOG OBEDIENCE Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. Chippewa County Fairgrounds,
Montevideo
Z - 2 - 1*Beginner A
Z - 2 - 8*
Obedience – Graduate Open
Z - 2 - 2* Beginner B
Z - 2 - 9*
Obedience – Pre-Utility
Z - 2 - 3* Graduate Beginner
Z - 2 -10*
Obedience – Utility
Z - 2 - 4* Novice
Z - 2 -11*
Obedience - Veterans
Z - 2 - 5* Graduate Novice
Z - 2 -12*
Obedience - Brace
Z - 2 - 6* Pre-Open
Z - 2 -13*
Obedience - Four Dog Team
Z - 2 - 7* Obedience – Open
Z - 2 -14*
Obedience – Four Dog Team ALTERNATE
HORSE
Premiums: Blue $5.00; Red $4.00; White $3.00
Requirements:
All horses must have a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) test within 12
months prior to opening date of the exhibition. Test is not required for suckling foals accompanying a
negative dam. ID forms due in Extension Office May 15. Complete attached horse registration
form for each 4-Her exhibiting in Horse Show.
ALL HORSES are required to stay at County Fair. Take appropriate measures to prepare your horse
for being stalled at the Fair. May bring 3 horses, (1 games horse, 1 pleasure, 1 training). You are
responsible for knowing the MN 4-H Horse Program Rule Book is posted on the internet at:
www.mn4hhorse.com/projects/horse.htm. Copies also available at the Extension Office.
NOTE, new in 2015, during the horse show, all exhibitors must have two exhibitor tags, one tag
attached to the saddle pad on each side.
Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to
wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted.
Policy extends to 4-H volunteers working with youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities.
Divisions:
Senior – 9th grade and older, Intermediate- 6th to 8th grade, Beginner Class- 3rd to 5th grade, Novice
Class- Open to any age 4-Her in their first or second year showing at county fair. Once shown in Sr,
Int, or Jr. divisions, you may not show in Novice again. In the riding classes,
exhibitor will only show the horse at a walk and trot. For games, novice should register for their age
division. ***Juniors and Intermediates maybe be combined if only 1 rider in the class.
Showmanship Classes- All horses shown at the County Fair must enter a showmanship class. If
you have a pleasure horse, enter the age appropriate pleasure showmanship class. If you have a
games horse, enter the age appropriate games showmanship class. If you have both a pleasure and
a games horse, then the pleasure horse is shown in the appropriate pleasure showmanship class
AND the games horse is shown in the appropriate games showmanship class.
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Point System:
The following is the Point System for High Point Pleasure and High Point Games in each age division,
State Horse Show and High Point Equestrian: 5 or more entries show in a class (1st place, 5 points,
2nd place, 4 points, etc.), Less than 5 entries in a class, 1st place is equal to the number of horses in
class, 2nd place, 1 less
State Horse Show:
State Horse Show Points may only be accumulated on one horse. A 4-Her may ride more then one
horse, but points cannot be combined. Points will only be awarded in State Horse Show Classes.
State Fair trips will be given in this order:
1. High Point Games (either Int. or Sr)
2. 2nd High Point Games (either Int. or Sr)
3. High Point Pleasure (either Int. or Sr)
4. 2nd High Point Pleasure (either Int. or Sr)
5. Next High Point and down ( Games or Pleasure, Int or Sr)
Ties:
 Person with the most 1st, person with the most 2nd, person with the most 3rd, Draw out of a hat
State Horse Show and Trophies- games showmanship classes will NOT count as points towards a
games state trip, but is a requirement to be eligible for a games state trip. Pleasure showmanship
classes WILL count points towards the pleasure state trip. Horses may be shown in the games
showmanship at halter and pleasure showmanship at halter. Details on the point system for overall
awards and state horse show will be mailed to the horse families. Flag bearer at State Horse Show
will be determined by high points at County Show. A trophy will be awarded to top pleasure exhibitor
and top games exhibitor. Overall high point will be given to 4Her’s two rides pleasure and games with
highest points earned, excluding high point performance or games winter. State Horse Show trips
will be awarded in both pleasure and games. The State Horse show trail trips will be awarded to the
highest scoring exhibitors in the trail class among the state horse show trip winners. The judge will
be told before trail class to ensure consistency. Entry fees and transportation costs are paid by 4Her (one $20 scholarship is available for one state competition by 4-H Leaders Council.)
** Riders must choose between Hunt Seat and Saddle Seat ***Egg & Spoon is exhibition only – no
premium.
High Point Divisions (Sr. Pleaures, Int Pleasure, Sr. Games, Int Games, Jr. Games) will receive
a buckles. Chippewa County Fair Overall Horse High Point Champion Award, this award is to the
horse/rider with the highest total points combined between pleasure and game classes. Novice will
receive an award but it will not be a buckle For the award, Exhibitors must complete the
following:
Require Classes in Pleasure:
 Written Test
 Showmanship at Halter
 Western Horsemanship
Required Classes for Games
 Written Test
 Showmanship at Halter
 Barrels
High Point Novice
Require Classes in Novice:
 Written Test
 Showmanship
 Horsemanship
Optional Classes in Pleasure
 Trail
 English Pleasure
 Western Pleasure
 English Equitation
Optional Classes for Games
 Pole Weaving
 Key Race
 Jumping Figure 8
 Egg and Spoon
Optional Classes in Pleasure
 Trail
 Pleasure
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CLOVERBUD HORSE
Premiums: award of merit ribbon and $2.00 premium
Adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times. Cloverbud animals are
not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal.
4-H Horse Show
Performance, Cloverbuds, Training Classes
Wednesday, July 29 – 8:00 a.m.
Y-1-1
Y-1-2
Y-1-4
Y-4-1
Y-4-2
Y-4-4
Y-2-1
Y-2-2
Y-2-4
Y-7-1
Y-7-2
Y-7-4
Y-6-1
Y-6-2
Y-6-4
Y-9-1
Y-9-2
Y-9-4
Y-20-1
Y-51-1
Y-51-2
Y-50-4
*Pleasure Showmanship at Halter - gr 9+
*Pleasure Showmanship at Halter - gr 3-8
Pleasure Showmanship at Halter Novice
*English Pleasure Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat
gr 9+**
*English Pleasure Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat
gr 3-8**
English Pleasure Novice Walk/Trot
*English Equitation, Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat gr 9+**
*English Equitation, Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat gr 3-8**
English Equitation Novice Walk/Trot
Western Pleasure - gr 9+
Western Pleasure - gr 3 - 8
*Western Pleasure – Novice Walk/Trot
*Western Horsemanship – gr 9+
*Western Horsemanship - gr 3 - 8
*Western Horsemanship – Novice Walk/Trot
*Trail Class – gr 9+
*Trail Class – gr 3 - 8
Novice Trail Class
*Horse training
Cloverbud Showmanship, show any horse at halter
Cloverbud Lead Line
Horseless Showmanship at Halter judged during
Horse Show and based on 4-Her. Must attend 2
practices with horse in order to show at County Fair
show.
4-H Horse Show – Games Classes
Thursday, July 30 – 4:00 p.m.
Y-17-1
Y-17-2
Y-17-3
Y-10-1
Y-10-2
Y-10-3
Y-11-1
Y-11-2
Y-11-3
Y-13-1
Y-13-2
Y-13-3
Y-12-1
Y-12-2
Y-12-3
Y-14-1
Y-14-2
Y-14-3
Y-51-3
Games Showmanship – gr 9+
Games Showmanship – gr 6 – 8
Games Showmanship – gr 3 – 5
Egg & Spoon***- gr 9+
Egg & Spoon***- gr 6 – 8
Egg & Spoon***- gr 3 – 5
*Pole Weaving- gr 9+
*Pole Weaving - gr 6 – 8
Pole Weaving - gr 3 – 5
*Key Race - gr 9+
*Key Race - gr 6 - 8
Key Race - gr 3 – 5
*Jumping Figure 8 - gr 9+
*Jumping Figure 8 - gr 6 - 8
Jumping Figure 8 - gr 3 – 5
*Barrel Race - gr 9+
*Barrel Race - gr 6 – 8
Barrel Race - gr 3 - 5
Cloverbud Barrel Race
HORSE TRAINING
Horse Training steps 1-6: Member shows horse in some stage of training or factor in handling horse
such as proper loading, unloading, cleaning of hooves at 4-H Horse Show on Wednesday. Must
be checked off by Kathy Johnson or other horse leader, 1 week before Horse Show to
exhibit.
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HORSE RELATED
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
Y - 40 - 1* Grade 9+
Y - 40 - 2* Grades 6-8
Y - 40 - 3 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 showing or explaining what 4-H
member has made, done, or learned in the project. Suggestions include saddle rack, blanket
holder, horse health care kit, etc. Exhibits judged with building exhibits on Sunday, July 26.
- Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present.
HORSELESS HORSE
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
Y - 50 - 4 Showmanship at Halter judged during Horse Show and based on 4-Her. Must attend 2
practices with horse in order to show at County Fair Horse Show.
Requirement:
- For 4-Hers who do not own a horse but wish to learn more about the specie. Suggested topics
are consumer issues, breeds, careers, or creative topic of 4-Her’s choice. Exhibits may be a
model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. Exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H
member has made, done, or learned in the project. Exhibits judged with building exhibits on
Sunday, July 26.
- Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present.
Cloverbud Lama
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
E -1- 7 Cloverbud may show any llama or alpaca at Lama Show Thursday, July 31, 3:00 p.m.
(adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times)
Lama
Premiums: Blue $7.00, Red $6.00, White $5.00
E - 1 - 1 Llama/alpaca costume
E - 1 - 2 Llama/alpaca showmanship
E - 1 - 5 Llama/alpaca obstacle course/public relations
Birthdates: 4-H Llama projects must be born prior to January 1, 2015.
Gender: No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. All castrated males born
prior to January 1, 2015 are eligible for exhibition. All females born prior to January 1, 2015 are
eligible for exhibition.
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POULTRY
Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00
(Originating from Minnesota). No health certificates required for waterfowl or pigeons.
1. Poultry exhibited must be of this year’s hatch (except advanced classes). All except waterfowl
and pigeons must have health certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band.
2. Chickens and turkeys: negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days, or record of origin from a
flock tested negative within the last 12 months.
3. Turkeys must be tested negative or originate directly from parent stock that is tested negative for
Salmonella typhimurium, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, and Mycoplasma synoviae.
Breeding classes judged on breed characteristics using American Standard of Perfection as a guide
(copy available in Extension Office. For State Fair, birds must be from the same flock as county fair
winners, but may select different birds for State Fair than those exhibited at County Fair. Rule of
thumb suggestions for State Fair hatch dates: breeding poultry and waterfowl – January 1 or later;
market poultry except market chickens – March 1 or later; egg production chickens (white or brown
egg layers) – March 1 or later; market chickens show best at 8 – 10 weeks of age. 4-Hers may need
two hatches of market chickens to accommodate an early County Fair and a late August State Fair.
CLOVERBUD POULTRY
Premiums: award of merit ribbon and $2 premium
F-1-6
Cloverbud may show any poultry. Adult/responsible person must handle the animal
at all times. Cloverbud animals are not housed at Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing
the animal.
CHICKENS
F - 1 - 1*
F - 1 - 2*
F - 1 - 3*
F - 1 - 4*
F - 1 - 5*
Market pen of two males or two females
Breeding pen of one male & two females
Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
egg production pen of two pullets, white egg layers
egg production pen of two pullets, brown egg layers
DOVES
F - 2 - 1*
Purebred breeding pair
DUCKS
F - 3 - 1*
F - 3 - 2*
F - 3 - 3*
Market pen of two males or two females
Breeding pen of one male & two females
Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
GEESE
F - 4 - 1*
F - 4 - 2*
Market pen of two males or two females
Breeding pen of one male & two females
GUINEA
F - 5 - 1*
F - 5 - 2*
Market pen of two males or two females - same breed
Breeding pen of one male & two females - same breed
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PIGEONS (ownership deadline May 15)
F - 6 - 1* Utility, 1 Breeding Pair
F - 6 - 2* Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band
F - 6 - 3* Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair
F - 6 - 4* Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band
F - 6 - 5* Flying, 1 Breeding Pair
F - 6 - 6* Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band
TURKEYS - Domestic only
F - 7 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females
F - 7 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
OTHER POULTRY
F - 70 - 1* show and hobby – birds that do not fit into any of the other classes. May be pheasants,
partridge, quail, wild ducks other than mallards, etc. Must be at least 2 months old at the
County Fair. Only one bird is exhibited. (no State Fair trip)
POULTRY POSTER
F - 8 - 1 Grade 9+
F - 8 - 2 Grades 6 - 8
F - 8 - 3 Grades 3 – 5
RABBITS
Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00
All rabbits will be judged using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. A copy of this guide is
available in the Extension Office. State Fair rabbits must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for ID
purposes. Limit to ten rabbits per member. In an effort to conform with State Fair classes, rabbits will
be shown by small breeds and large breeds.
CLOVERBUD RABBIT
Premiums: award of merit ribbon and $2 premium
G - 5 - 1 Cloverbud may show any rabbit (adult/responsible person must handle the animal at
all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is
showing the animal.
SMALL BREEDS
G - 1 - 1* Sr Purebred Buck over 6 months
G - 1 - 2* Sr Purebred Doe over 6 months
G - 1 - 3* Jr Purebred Buck under 6 months
G - 1 - 4* Jr Purebred Doe under 6 months
G - 1- 5 Crossbred Buck/Doe under 6 months
(no state fair trip)
G - 1 - 6 Crossbred Buck/Doe over 6 months
(no state fair trip)
4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini
Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English
Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English
Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrinta and Tan.
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LARGE BREEDS
G - 2 - 1* Senior Purebred Buck over 8 months of age
G - 2 - 2* Senior Purebred Doe over 8 months of age
G - 2 - 3* Intermediate Purebred Buck 6-8 months of age
G - 2 - 4* Intermediate Purebred Doe 6-8 months of age
G - 2 - 5* Junior Purebred Buck under 6 months of age
G - 2 - 6* Junior Purebred Doe under 6 months of age
G - 2 - 7 Crossbred Bucks & Does over 8 months of age (no State Fair trip on crossbreds)
G - 2 - 8 Crossbred Bucks & Does under 8 months of age (no State Fair trip on crossbreds)
6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Bevern,
Californian, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla,
Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox.
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.
- Jr. does and bucks born in March and April, and up to May 15 are eligible for State Fair. Rabbits
have jr & sr classes, determined by over or under 6 mos. Of age. Classes are determined by age
of rabbit on show date. Thus it is possible that a rabbit could be a jr at co fair and a sr at state fair.
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 old
RABBIT POSTER
G - 4 - 1 Grades 9+
G - 4 - 2 Grades 6-8
SHEEP
All market lambs and breeding ewes must be tagged with a Minnesota 4-H ear tag by May 15. All
breeding ewes and market ewes must have a USDA scrapie tag. Contact the MN Board of Animal
Health (651-201-6809) to get a tag. If scrapie tag is used for identification, both the official premise
tag and the individual numbers need to be listed. Due to packer expectations, premise ID’s are
required at State Fair for sheep. Contact the MN Board of Animal Health at 651-201-6816. Premise
numbers can be assigned over the phone.
January Ewe Lamb
February Ewe Lamb
March Ewe Lamb
Yearling Ewe
Market Lamb
BIRTH DATES
Born in January of current Year
Born in February of current Year
Born in March of current Year
Born on or after January 1of previous year and must not
show evidence of four permanent incisors.
Born on or after January 1 of current year
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CLOVERBUD LAMB LEAD
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
H-30 - 4
Cloverbud may participate in Lamb Lead (adult/responsible person must handle and
lead the animal at all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless
another 4-Her is showing the animal.
LAMB LEAD
Premiums: $7.00 blue; $6.00 red; $5.00 white
Intermediates and juniors will be combined if there are less than 8 participants
in the junior and intermediate categories. There must be a minimum of 3
participants in each class.
H - 30 - 1 Grades 9+ (senior)
H - 30 - 2 Grades 6-8 (intermediate)
H - 30 - 3 Grades 3-5 (junior)
Requirements:
- Lamb lead exhibitors must groom & train a sheep & must wear a garment: (piece of clothing
covering a main part of the body; not socks or accessories) made from at least 60% wool.
Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise, outfit, and their lamb.
- Classes may be combined depending on number of entrants
The lamb lead is designed to help consumers understand the all-around usability of sheep,
showing the product from start to finish. The activity gives 4-Hers the chance to develop poise and
self-confidence and to promote the sheep industry and the use of wool in clothing.
Guidelines:
1. If you do not raise sheep but would like to be in lamb lead, contact someone who raises sheep
and ask if you could use one of their lambs. Market lambs or ewe lambs may be used. No rams.
2. Each exhibitor must fit, groom, and train his or her own animal for the lead.
3. 4-Hers will be asked questions by the judges to determine their knowledge of 4-H, their lamb, etc.
4. Each contestant must wear a garment from at least 60 percent wool. OUTFIT DOES NOT HAVE
TO BE MADE BY THE 4-HER--MAY BE PURCHASED or made by someone else. The garment
does not have to be a complete outfit. It could be just slacks, a coat, vest, or sweater, etc.
5. The lamb must have a halter and be led by the 4-Her in the show ring.
The judges will have knowledge in the area of fashion, clothing, and sheep. During the judging,
the judges observe the 4-Hers, complete a check list, and interview the contestants. Any 4-Her
who wins a State Fair trip in the sheep project may participate in the State 4-H Lamb Lead.
CLOVERBUD FLEECE
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
H - 40 - 2
Cloverbud may exhibit any fleece
FLEECE SHOW
Premiums: $7.00 Blue; $6.00 Red; $5.00 White
Fleece must be no less than 3" in length, but no more than 13 months of growth. Any 4-Her 6th grade
and up receiving a blue ribbon at the County Fair is eligible to show their fleece at the State Fair; no
housing will be provided! Each member showing fleece is responsible for transporting the exhibit to
the 4-H Building at County Fair.
H - 40 - 1* Fleece
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CLOVERBUD SHEEP
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
H - 5 - 1 Cloverbud may show any sheep (adult/responsible person must handle and lead the
animal at all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another
4-Her is showing the animal.
BREEDING EWE
Premiums: $7.00 blue; $6.00 red; $5.00 white
(must have scrapie tag and ear tag or tattoo). A 4-Her may bring 3 breeding ewes to County Fair.
Breeding ewe classes may be split into smaller classes based on Black, White or Speckle ewes and
Slick, Fitted or Commercial.
Classes will be separated if there are 4 or more; if less, classes will be combined.
H - 1 - 2*
H - 1 - 3*
H - 1 - 4*
H - 1 - 5*
Yearling Ewe born on or after January 1 of previous year – All Breeds;
January Ewe Lamb born in January of current year – All Breeds
February Ewe Lamb born in February of current year – All Breeds
March Ewe Lamb born in March of current year – All Breeds
MARKET LAMB
Premiums: $7.00 blue; $6.00 red; $5.00 white
H - 20 - 1* Pen of 3 Market Lambs; must include a wether & ewe from previously shown classes.
H - 20 - 2* Slick Shorn Market Lamb - All Breeds
Requirements:- 4-Her may bring up to 3 market lambs. Lambs must be born on or after January 1 of current year.
All market lambs will be weighed on entry day and will be shown in class by weight. Wethers and
market ewes will be shown in the same class. (must be identified with 4-H ear tags; market ewes
must have scrapie tag.)
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; required maximum weight is 170
pounds.
SWINE
Premiums: Blue $9.00; Red $8.00; White $7.00
Swine must be individually identified and must: (1) have a negative official pseudorabies test
conducted within 30 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition; or (2) originate directly from a
qualified pseudorabies-negative herd; or (3) originate (born) directly from a Stage IV or V county or
area. All 50 states are currently pseudorabies Stage V (Pseudorabies Free Status). There will be no
rate of gain for swine. PREMISE ID NUMBERS WILL BE REQUIREDFOR ALL SWINE SHOWN AT
STATE FAIR. Contact the MN Board of Animal Health at 651-201-6816 and numbers can be
assigned in minutes over the phone. Market gilts will again be shown at State Fair in 2015.
BIRTH DATES:
January Gilt
Born in January of current year
February Gilt
Born in February of current year
March Gilt
Born in March of current year
Market Barrows & Born on or after January 1 of current year; recommended farrow
Market Gilts
date of February 1 or after
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CLOVERBUD SWINE
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
I-7-1
Cloverbud may show any hog (adult/responsible person must handle the animal at
all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is
showing the animal.
BREEDING GILTS
I - 3 - 2*
Combined (registered & commercial) breeding gilts born January of current year
I - 3 - 3*
Combined (registered & commercial) breeding gilts born February of current year
I - 3 - 4*
Combined (registered & commercial) breeding gilts born March of current year
MARKET HOGS
I - 20 - 1* Market Barrow
I - 30 - 1* Market Gilt
I - 70 – 1* Pen of 3 hogs, from 1 exhibitor from previously shown classes.
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300
pounds.
- Must be farrowed on or after January 1 of current year.
- 4-Her may bring up to 6 swine (2 per pen)
- All barrows and gilts must be identified with ear notches in both ears and MN 4-H ear tags.
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GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS
4-H ADVENTURES
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
S - 20 - 1*
S - 20 - 2*
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
S - 20 - 3
S - 20 - 4
Grades 3-5
Grades K-2
Requirements:
- This area is for youth who are not registered 4-H members but who would like to exhibit work
learned through their participation in a 4-H Adventure program.
AEROSPACE
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 10 - 1*
P - 10 - 2*
P - 10 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Flyable models ready for flight (do not include fuel); with recovery system in place and operative.
- Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Flyable models built from kit or your own design.
- Non flyable models built from kit or your own design.
- Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project.
- A rocket launch.
BICYCLE
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 20 - 1* Grade 9+
P- 20 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 20 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how
to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc.
- Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some
other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club.
CAT POSTERS & DISPLAYS
Premiums: Blue $3.00, Red $2.50, White $2.00
P - 30 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 30 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 30 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a
photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or poster.
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CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 40 - 1*
P - 40 - 2*
P - 40 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss the age and other characteristics of child for whom the
exhibit is intended and how exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development, and well-being.
- If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item is to be used with children
before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will
not detract from the placing of the exhibit.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Toy/game/puzzle/ puppets/ art/craft materials, etc. from new or recycled/throw-away material.
- Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor.
- Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narrative, activity book,
safety manual for children, file about children and/or families.
- Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with description of what
was learned about self and family.
- A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person with a special need (gifted,
developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.).
CITIZENSHIP
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 50 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 50 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 50 - 3
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display on community projects and/or citizenship activities
you or your club completed under your leadership, including plans of action & evaluation of each.
- A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos,
video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems.
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00
All clothing and non-clothing exhibits such as bookbags, pillow cases, etc. (with the exception of
quilts which are judged at the Fair) will be judged Thursday, July 17 at 6:00 pm at Chippewa County
Courthouse, Montevideo.
CLOVERBUDS CLOTHES YOU MAKE/BUY
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
P - 60 - 21
P - 60 - 22
Cloverbud clothes you make item
Cloverbud clothes you buy item
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CLOTHES YOU MAKE
P - 60 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 60 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 60 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements for Clothes You Make:
- Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company name and number, fiber
content of fabric and care instructions, member name and club.
- Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibiting.
- Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor.
- all garments must have been made or purchased since September of previous year.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A project such as a tote bag, chef’s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, etc.
- A constructed garment made from a pattern
- Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as knitting, crossstitch, etc., incorporated into garment.
- Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing selection, care.
- Garment mended/repaired/recycled, w/color photo of original garment & explanation of steps
used
CLOTHES YOU BUY
P - 60 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 60 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 60 - 6 Grade 3-5
Requirements for Clothes You Buy:
- The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11"
binder with, at minimum:
a) Color photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of
complexion, hair and eyes.
b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will
be used in existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe.
- Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before
exhibiting.
Exhibit suggestions:
- A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan
- A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc.
CLOTHES YOU RECYCLE
P - 60-23* Grades 9+ - Clothes You Recycle
P - 60-24* Grades 6-8 - Clothes You Recycle
P - 60-25 Grades 3-5 - Clothes You Recycle
P - 60-26 Cloverbuds - Clothes You Recycle
Clothes You Recycle Exhibit Suggestions:
- Retro garment updated
- Garment changed by embellishments or other constructed method
- Garment changed to meet personal needs or style
- Garment repaired to be wearable again
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Fashion Revue Requirements:
- Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled, recycled or purchased as a
part of their 4-H clothing project.
NON-GARMENT ITEM (judged at Clothing Day)
P - 60 - 7* Grade 9+
P - 60 - 8* Grade 6-8
P - 60 - 9 Grade 3-5
Exhibit suggestions: pillow case, backpack, purse, etc.
- include pattern, pattern company name, fiber content, care instructions, cost with exhibit
- photo of how and where the item is used is suggested
FASHION REVIEW JUDGING (also held Thursday, July 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Chippewa
County Courthouse, Montevideo.
P - 60 - 10*
P - 60 - 11*
P - 60 - 12
P - 60 - 13*
P - 60 - 14*
P - 60 - 15
Grade 9+ - Clothes You Make
Grade 6-8 - Clothes You Make
Grade 3-5 - Clothes You Make
Grade 9+ - Clothes You Buy
Grade 6-8 - Clothes You Buy
Grade 3-5 - Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 19 Cloverbuds Clothes You Make
P - 60 - 20 Cloverbuds Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 27* Grades 9+ - Clothes You Recycle
P - 60- 28* Grades 6-8 - Clothes You Recycle
P - 60 - 29 Grades 3-5 - Clothes You Recycle
P - 60 - 30 Cloverbuds - Clothes You Recycle
Requirements
- Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of
their 4-H clothing project. Non-garment items such as bookbags, pillow cases, etc. may be
carried.
CLOVERBUDS
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
A-80-1
B-30-1
Z-7-1
C-5-1
Y-51-1
Y-52-2
E-1-7
J-3-6
F-1-6
G-5-1
H-5-1
H-40-2
H-30-4
Cloverbud beef (shown during Beef Show)Friday, July 31, at 6:00 p.m.
Cloverbud dairy (shown during Dairy/Goat Show) Friday, July 31, at 3:00 p.m.
Cloverbud dog (shown during Dog Show), Saturday August 8, at 10:00 a.m. at
Fairgrounds, Montevideo
Cloverbud goat (shown during Goat Show) Friday, July 31 at 3:00 p.m.
Cloverbud horse (shown during Horse Show)Wednesday, July 29, at 8:00 a.m.
Cloverbud horse lead line (shown during Horse Show)Wednesday, July 29 at 8:00 a.m.
Cloverbud llama (shown during Llama Show)Thursday, July 30, at 2:00 p.m.
Cloverbud pet (shown during Pet Show) Saturday, August 1, at 12:00 p.m..
Cloverbud poultry (shown during Poultry Show)Thursday, July 30, at 12:00 p.m.
Cloverbud rabbit (shown during Rabbit Show) Saturday, August 1, at 9:00 a.m.
Cloverbud sheep (shown during Sheep Show) Friday, July 31, at 11:00 a.m.
Cloverbud fleece (shown during Sheep Show) Friday, July 31, at 11:00 a.m.
Cloverbud Lamb Lead (shown during Sheep Show) Friday, July 31, at 11:00 a.m.
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I-7-1
J-1-1
J-1-2
J-1-3
K-1-7
K-1-8
K-2-7
K-2-8
K-3-7
K-3-8
K-4-7
K-4-8
P-19-13
P-60-21
P-60-22
P-60-26
P-60-19
P-60-20
P-60-30
P-30-9
Cloverbud swine (shown during Hog Show) Friday, July 31, at 8:00 a.m.
Cloverbud group project completed by your clubs cloverbuds (judged with building
exhibits) Sunday, July 26
Cloverbud item made by the cloverbud member at a cloverbud 4-H Club Meeting
(judged with building exhibits) Sunday, July 26
Cloverbud item the member has made (judged with building exhibits) Sun., July 26.
Cloverbud Individual Demonstration (judged during Demonstration Day) Mon., June 29.
Cloverbud Team Demonstration (judged during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 29.
Cloverbud Individual Livestock Demo. Sat., Aug. 1 at 4:00 p.m. in Livestock Arena
Cloverbud Team Livestock Demonstration Sat., Aug. 1 at 4:00 p.m. in Livestock Arena
Cloverbud Individual Illustrated Presentation (at Demonstration Night) Mon., June 29.
Cloverbud Team Illustrated Presentation (during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 29.
Cloverbud Individual Youth in Action (during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 29.
Cloverbud Team Youth in Action (judged during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 29.
Cloverbud Food Review (judged during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 29.
Cloverbud Clothes You Make (during Clothing Day) Tues., July 14.
Cloverbud Clothes You Buy (during Clothing Day) Tues., July 14.
Cloverbud Clothes You Recycle (judged during Clothing Day) Tues., July 14.
Cloverbud Fashion Review Clothes You Make(judged at Clothing Day) Tues., July 14.
Cloverbud Fashion Review Clothes You Buy (judged at Clothing Day) Tues., July 14.
Cloverbud Fashion Review Clothes You Recycle (judged at Clothing Day)Tues, July 14.
Cloverbud Performing Arts - Performance (during Performing Arts Night) Thurs., July
16.
- Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2, and signed up as a Cloverbud.
- Cloverbud animals not housed at Fair; and taken home unless an older 4-Her is also showing
animal.
- When animals and Cloverbuds are together, an adult/responsible person (defined as adult
leaders, teen leaders, parents, or other adults who may appropriately assist) must handle and
lead the animal at all times. All Cloverbud entries will be judged non-competitively, and receive
award of merit and $2 premium.
- Cloverbuds with building projects will be judged individually on Sunday, July 26.
CLUB ACTIVITIES
It is your club’s responsibility to make sure a club officer (your secretary, treasurer, president, etc.)
signs up these projects. They may be put on the Club Fair Registration Form.
CLUB BANNER
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
T - 1 - 1* Club Banner
Two banners will be selected for State Fair.
Chippewa
County
4-H
Requirement:
1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically.
2. Must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3’ 8”), ready to hang.
3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided.
4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.)
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COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
T - 1 - 2* Community Pride (One exhibit will be selected for State Fair.)
Requirements:
1. Exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual method visually
highlighting entire project or certain parts, in a manner which tells positive effects
the project had on the community.
2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in
conference judging.
CLUB Booth
Premiums: Blue $20.00; Red $18.00; White $16.00
T - 1 - 3 Club Booth
Requirement:
-booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis, or a creative 4-H promotion.
-Each club is responsible to provide card table to serve as a booth. Maximum sizes cannot exceed
36” x 36” x 6’. Electricity will be available. Clubs must provide own extension cord (20” cord
recommended.)
- Booths may be set up in 4-H building on Thursday, July 23rd following Pre-Fair Cleanup.
CLUB SCRAPBOOK
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
T - 1- 4 Club Scrapbook
Requirement:
- Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events.
CLUB PROJECT
Premiums: Blue $20.00; Red $18.00; White $16.00
T - 1 - 5 Conservation
T - 1 - 6 Flower Box (traditional flower container)
T - 1 - 7 Other (club barrel, trash can, scarecrow, etc.)
COMPUTER
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 80 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 80 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 80 - 3 Grade 3-5
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Requirements:
- Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and
summary. 4-H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging;
hardware may not be left on display.
- Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when
buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose,
written plan for use, and examples of use.
- Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and
discussion of program. Program/software be original or adapted by the member from an existing
program.
CONSUMER EDUCATION
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 90 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 90 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 90 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same included.
- Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc.,
with best item selected and reasons why.
CRAFTS & FINE ARTS
- Members enrolled in Creative Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts and Crafts.
Note: At the State Fair level, the evaluation panel will determine special purple recognition
awards. All exhibits receive blue, red or white ribbons at State Fair.
CRAFTS
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 100 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 100 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 100 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques.
For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship.
- Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc.
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Requirement:
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The
craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated
with modifications.
- All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified at State Fair if not ready
for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.)
FINE ARTS
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 100 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 100 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 100 – 6 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced,
choose a project requiring mastery.
- Original work (no kits) in drawing painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc.
Requirement:
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The
fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-Her’s own ideas and imagination.
- All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified at State Fair if not ready
for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.)
CROP SCIENCE - CORN(Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 110- 1* Grade 9+
P- 110- 2* Grade 6-8
P - 110- 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Crop must be grown on your farm (shelled corn should be from the previous growing season.)
- Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- 2 qt exhibit shelled corn (no ear corn), must be placed in clear two qt jar or 2 clear one qt jars.
- An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant
characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant
disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control.
CROP SCIENCE – SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES
(Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 110 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 110 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 110 - 6 Grade 3-5
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Requirements:
- Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season
- Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear two quart jar or
2 clear one quart jars; sheaf of wheat, corn stalk or soybean plant.
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth
factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples
of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control.
DOG POSTERS & DISPLAYS (not part of Dog Show)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 120 -1* Grade 9+
P - 120 -2* Grade 6-8
P - 120- 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures.
- Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00
The 4-H demonstration program provides youth with the opportunity to gain self-confidence in
speaking before an audience, earn a State Fair trip, and earn points for club of the year award. As in
last year, all youth will receive a $30 cash award for completing a public presentation (both
livestock and non-livestock) at the Minnesota State Fair!
Demonstration Night/Food Review will be held Monday June 29th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Montevideo
Community Center, 550 South 1st Street, for all but livestock demonstrations (which are given at
County Fair.) Registrations due June 5. Call the Extension Office at 320-269-6521 or 800-2470412, or email mnext-chippewa@umn.edu with lot numbers and titles of your demonstrations.
K - 1 - 1*
K - 1 - 2*
K - 1 - 3*
K - 1 - 4*
K-1-5
Grades 9+ - Individual
Grades 9+ - Team
Grades 6-8 - Individual
Grades 6-8 - Team
Grades 3-5 - Individual
K-1-6
K-1-7
K-1-8
Grades 3-5 - Team
Individual, Cloverbud
Team, Cloverbud
LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS
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All livestock demonstrators who receive a blue ribbon and have completed 6th grade may present a 4H livestock demonstration (must incorporate a live animal into the demonstration) during 4-H
Livestock Weekend at the MN State Fair, and receive $30 cash from the MN Livestock Breeders
Association. An additional $20 is available if you do an Avian Flu demonstration at State fair.
The champion livestock demonstrator will receive a bonus state fair trip. Livestock
demonstrations will be given at the Chippewa County Fair on Saturday, August 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the
show arena.
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K - 2 - 1*
K - 2 - 2*
K - 2 - 3*
K - 2 - 4*
Grades 9+ - Individual
Grades 9+ - Team
Grades 6-8 - Individual
Grades 6-8 - Team
K-2-5
K-2-6
K-2-7
K-2-8
Grades 3-5 - Individual
Grades 3-5 – Team
Cloverbud - Individual
Cloverbud - Team
ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS
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K - 3 - 1*
K - 3 - 2*
K - 3 - 3*
K - 3 - 4*
Grades 9+ - Individual
Grades 9+ - Team
Grades 6-8 - Individual
Grades 6-8 - Team
K-3-5
K-3-6
K-3-7
K-3-8
Grades 3-5 - Individual
Grades 3-5 - Team
Cloverbud - Individual
Cloverbud - Team
YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS
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K - 4 - 1*
K - 4 - 2*
K - 4 - 3*
K - 4 - 4*
Grades 9+ - Individual
Grades 9+ - Team
Grades 6-8 - Individual
Grades 6-8 - Team
K-4-5
K-4-6
K-4-7
K-4-8
Grades 3-5 - Individual
Grades 3-5 - Team
Cloverbud - Individual
Cloverbud - Team
Requirements:
- Demonstration / illustrated Presentations may be related to any project the member is enrolled in
or any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Presentations may be an individual or a twoperson team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team
presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length.
- Demonstrations are oral presentations demonstrating hands-on steps required to accomplish a
task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing.
For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to
demonstrate planting a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a
"finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters,
charts or overhead transparencies. Visuals can include technology based options like presentation
software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Focus of demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting
visuals.
- Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or
experience in an educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could
be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational
presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist
of interaction with supporting visuals like posters or charts. Supporting visuals can include
technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Supporting visuals may
include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes place with the item.
- Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations that are approximately 45 50 minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be related to a
project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or expertise the member
has. Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in Action and constitutes a
major portion of the evaluation results.Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated
Talks. If Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software should
supplement the Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If
used for an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk; however
the member must interact with the presentation and information - not just step to the side and let the
presentation play.
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If presentation software is utilized, judging will include the effective use of the software. For
information on effectively using visuals in presentations and/or presentation software please see
http://www.mn4h.org/programs/software_presentation
Special NOTE: if presentation software is utilized, Extension will provide a laptop computer,
PowerPoint software and projector. It is the 4-Her’s responsibility to make sure their software or
program is compatible with Extension equipment.
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
Special NOTE: Entries formerly entered in the Presentation Software Contest should now be
directed into one of the following classes:
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Demonstration (If presentation software is used to support or enhance a Demonstration)
Illustrated Talk (If presentation software is used to present information or to communicate a
message in a way that involves the 4-H’er interacting with the presentation content)
Video (If presentation or other software is used to create a self-presenting visual or multimedia presentation that does not include the live interaction of the 4-H’er - something that
just “plays/presents” on its own).
ELECTRIC
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P - 130 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 130 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 130 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- At State Fair, a wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm.
- Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities,
fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring
installation.
- Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with explanation of what it is and how it is used.
- Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may not have worked),
educational display used in teaching others, etc.
ENTOMOLOGY
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P - 140 - 1*
P - 140 - 2*
P - 140 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
Insect Collection exhibits:
a. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" (drawers
available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a
horizontal position. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top.
b. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable.
c. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project.
d. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on
cardboard points.
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e. Specimens must be properly labeled as follows:
- The location, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state (and country,
when applicable) are minimum location information that should be included. It is valuable to
include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was
collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect.
- All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write
labels. Labels produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent
markers are not acceptable.
f. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, and other information, see Collecting and
Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H Entomology Resource,
www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/entomology
Non-Collection Project exhibits:
a. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology.
b. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references
and sources (e.g. books, magazines, world wide web, interviews with an expert etc.)
c. Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can be self-sustaining for
up to 14 days without special care.
d.
A written report or journal should accompany the project, introducing the subject, describing
the process (materials and method), predicting an outcome, stating the results, and discussing
any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, or other figures may be used.
Exhibit Suggestions:
1.
2.
3.
General Insect Collection: 25 specimens for 3rd – 5th graders; or 6th graders and up for State
Fair trip, must consist of a minimum of 50 species of adult insects representing at least 8
orders.
Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a collection of a single order (e.g.
Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a
particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific
crop (e.g. insects attacking corn).
Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life history displays (e.g. insect life
cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects),
or insects in current events.
ENGINEERING DESIGN
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See more http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/set/ for more information
AQUATIC ROBOTICS
P - 135 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 135 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 135 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV)
- Use and adapt it to monitor water quality
- Teams of a least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project
- Exhibit of ROV
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ENGINEERING DESIGN
P - 135 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 135 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 135 - 6 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Include description of the problem/challenge being solved
- Include description of the process/steps undergone to solve problem
Exhibit Suggestions:
-Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project
-Exhibit of engineering design product
-display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career
ROBOTICS
P - 135 - 7* Grade 9+
P - 135 - 8* Grade 6-8
P - 135 - 9 Grade 3-5
Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore science, technology
and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot can be either
programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group.
Requirements:
- Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of exhibit. Fair staff will not be
responsible for lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts.
- Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc.
RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE
P - 135 - 10*
Team Member (grades 3-8)
Each member (regardless of age) should register in this class
Rube Goldberg is an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best
RGMs emulate their namesake by using a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a
series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ
physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their RGMs.
This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members.
Requirements:
- Please refer to the Rube Goldberg Rule Book at www.4-H.umn.edu/events/engineering-designchallenge/ for complete details.
-Teams of at least 3 youth
-Minimum of 10 steps
-Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less
- Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft
-Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a
problem/challenge
-Keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project.
Exhibit Suggestions:
-RG machine itself
-display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project
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The State Fair competition will consist of two phases. The first phase is a team conference judging
experience held during the full day of the Encampment. This experience will last about 30 minutes.
Teams will be able to explain their Rube Goldberg machine to the judge and demonstrate their
machine as well. These will be scheduled throughout the day in 30 minute intervals and will be set up
to avoid any other judging conflicts that team members may have.
The second phase of the evaluation will consist of a showcase public event where each team will
demonstrate their machine. It will occur later in the day during the full day of the Encampment.
Demonstrations will occur back to back and will be facilitated by a moderator. Both events are
required and all team members must be available for both phases.
EXPLORING ANIMALS
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P - 150 - 1*
P - 150 - 2*
P - 150 - 3
Grades 9+
Grades 6-8
Grades 3-5
Requirements:
- This area is for 4-H'ers who wish to learn more about a given specie. Animal ownership is not
required.
- 4-H'ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Llama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or
Swine may exhibit in this category.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H’er made, did, learned, or may explore
consumer issues, breeds or careers.
EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT
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P - 160 - 1*
P - 160 - 2*
P - 160 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living
things, and methods to correct the situation.
- Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture.
- A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or
drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs.
- Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips,
grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc.
FISHING SPORTS
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P - 170 - 1*
P - 170 - 2
P - 170 - 3*
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
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Exhibit Suggestions:
- Fish identification. Describe habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel
display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish.
- Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or
repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment;
- Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating.
- Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system.
FLOWER GARDENING(Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 180 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 180 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 180 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Label each container according to kind or variety.
- Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest:
1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or
2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or
3. one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or
4. one blossom of a tea rose, or
5. one stem of a hardy shrub rose
- Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme.
- Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method.
- My Flower Garden Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include plan of garden drawn
to scale (see Flower Gardening Bulletin, page 3), correct variety name & pictures (or photographs)
of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming.
- Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and
physiology (how a plant lives and grows).
FOODS AND NUTRITION (Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 190 - 1*
P - 190 - 2*
P - 190 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit may be food items and/or displays.
- Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and
information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit.
- The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts,
journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging
comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc.
- Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an
educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the
educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, food is to be brought just for judging.
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- Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded, must include a colored photograph
of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display.
This photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed
at the exhibit instead of the food.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Recommended amount: 4 cookies, bars, biscuits, etc.; 1/4 cake; 1/2 loaf bread, whole pie, etc.
- One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11
poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food.
- Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and My Plate.
- Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutritional and
energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of time).
- Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices.
- Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (ex.: cancer, heart
disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.)
- Study of labels from similar foods, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar.
- Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety.
- Nutrition/food science experiment.
FOOD PRESERVATION (Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 190 - 4*
P - 190 - 5*
P - 190 - 6
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project.
- All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and/or National
Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations.
- Containers should be labeled with a 2” x 3” label with the following information: name, county,
product, processing time and method, date product was processed and source of recipe.
- Jars should be heat-tempered glass canning jars.
- All jars should be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams should be
covered with lids.
- Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies; one quart jars for
pickled products.
- Jellies/jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of MN
food preservation publications, available through Extension Office. Paraffin is not acceptable.
- No artificial food coloring should be added to entries.
- Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The
quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup
of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky) preserved within past year.
Exhibit Suggestions:
Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or (1)
bag of product:
-Vegetables or fruits
-Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads
(no frozen)
-Meat, poultry and/or fish (fish must be in pint
jars.
-Dried vegetables or dried fruits
-Dried herbs
-Beef or venison jerky
-Food science experiment/educational
display
-Pickled products (fermented or added acid,
including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes,
salsa)
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FOOD REVIEW
(judged during Demonstration Night/Food Review Monday, June 29th, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Montevideo Community Center, 550 South 1st Street. Registrations due June 5.
Call the Extension Office 320-269-6521 or 800-247-0412 or email mnext-chippewa@umn.edu
with lot numbers and titles of your Food Review presentation.
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P - 190 - 7*
Grade 9+
P - 190 - 9 Grade 3-5
P - 190 - 8*
Grade 6-8
P - 190 - 13 Cloverbuds (award of merit & $2 premium)
Exhibit consists of one item of food from your menu; a place setting including dishes, silverware,
linens and centerpiece for the course in which the food is served; a recipe for that food mounted on
a freestanding 8 ½” x 11” poster; a meal menu mounted on a freestanding 8 ½” 11” poster, and a
color photo of the place setting with the food item shown. Food review will be judged on food
knowledge, management knowledge, nutrition knowledge, menu, food and table setting. The judge
may or may not taste the food. You must bring a card table for your food display. Bring photo,
menu, & recipe (no food item) to County Fair on Sunday Entry Day for display only.
FOREST RESOURCES
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P - 200 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 200 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 200 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their common name. Common name
should be printed near the identified leaf/needle.
- Photographic display of forest products--include the name of the product/use to identify the photo.
- Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a seed collection.
- Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree--include name of tree, drawings or pictures
of tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other appropriate information.
- Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus non-renewable resources; forestry careers;
leaf and twig identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps.
- Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how
trees grow; forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest.
- Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production; wood products; Christmas
trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.).
- Display showing specialized woodland management, ex: shelterbelts/windbreaks or urban
forestry.
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FRUIT (Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
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P - 210 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 210 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 210 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor.
- Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing comparison of several varieties of same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to
illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustrate uses of fruits (fresh,
jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate use of fruits as natural dyes.
- Educational display -diseases (actual specimens), insects (actual specimens) & control methods.
GEOLOGY
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P - 220 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 220 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 220 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glass-topped case of the same model
as used by the entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens should be
approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label described on page seven of the
Geology Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens
so they will not fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have knowledge of how specimens are
identified as to rock or fossil type.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display of birthstones/ rock plate, egg carton collection (see geology bulletin), 6 silly silicates.
- Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite theme such as metamorphism,
weathering, quartz minerals, ores, or a theme of your own choosing.
- Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as paperweights and jewelry; include an
unpolished specimen of each rock type.
- Educational exhibit "science how's and why’s" of principles of geology and natural earth sciences.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
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P - 240 - 1*
P - 240 - 2*
P - 240 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a cross-cultural home stay experience.
- Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc.
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HEALTH
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P - 250 - 1*
P - 250 - 2*
P - 250 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually
transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression, etc.) of your choice.
- Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objectives,
audience, timetable, program description, materials, community support and evaluation.
HOME ENVIRONMENT
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P - 260 - 1*
P - 260 - 2*
P - 260 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or have written information
to show how their exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or displayed, and all
details of how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject matter of the specific
exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs involved, and alternatives considered
- A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment must accompany exhibits that
are items for the home.
- Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and ready to hang.
- Purchased kits are allowed.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture.
- Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home.
- Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or outside of the home including
daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly jobs.
- An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past, including history of use.
- Description, diagrams/photos, samples, cost of a redecorating or remodeling plan showing
before/after.
INDOOR GARDENING (Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
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P - 270 - 1*
P - 270 - 2*
P - 270 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
POTTED PLANTS:
- Flowering plants should be in bloom.
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- Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition.
- Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair.
PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS:
- Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or diameter.
- Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4'
- Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container,
condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant relationship, and
plants being well established.
TERRARIUMS:
- The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension.
- Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting.
- Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums,
know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design).
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Two or more varieties of house plants with common and botanical name.
- Terrariumor dish garden; consider material of general terrarium plant of native/woodland plants of
MN.
- Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing bulbs, flowering plant life
cycle, etc.
LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN(Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 280 - 1*
P - 280 - 2*
P - 280 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for State Fair
- Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story told.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with plants and major areas of yard
labeled; should show changes and future plans. Photographs showing "before and after" views
are desirable.
- Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form) including what you would teach,
how you would teach it, goals of your meeting, activities you would include, and visual aids you
would use.
NEEDLE ARTS
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 290 - 1*
P - 290 - 2*
P - 290 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
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Requirements:
- Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if appropriate, with the following
information: pattern company name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care
instructions.
- If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to
hang.
Exhibit suggestions:
- Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and
crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, handquilting, weaving, applique, latchhook,
tatting, other.
- Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories
used for a needle arts technique.
- Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a needle arts heirloom from your family
or local history museum. Exhibit must include information about how item should be preserved.
PERFORMING ARTS - EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 300 - 1*
P - 300 - 2*
P - 300 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
State Fair trip to come from live performances given at Performing Arts Night. Thursday, July 16th
Building exhibits will be eligible for State Fair if no live performance trips are taken.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts.
- A puppet and script made and created by member.
- A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current performing arts experiences.
- An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing.
PERFORMING ARTS - LIVE PERFORMANCE (given at Performing Arts Night, Thursday,
July 16th, at 6:00 p.m. Fine Arts Center, 550 South 1st Street, Montevideo)
Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00
P - 300 - 5*
P - 300 - 6*
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
P - 300 - 7
P - 300 - 9
Grade 3-5
Cloverbud (award of merit and $2.00 premium)
Exhibit Requirements:
- Piano, vocal, poetry reading, recitation, magic show, etc.
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selecting,
planning, performing and reflection on their project work.
- Performance cannot last longer than 7 minutes.
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PETS POSTERS & DISPLAYS
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 310 - 1*
P - 310 - 2*
P - 310 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs, etc.; exhibit must include a
photograph of 4-Her with their pet.
- Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display, animal care display.
CLOVERBUD PETS (LIVE ANIMAL)
Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium
J-3- 6 Cloverbud may show any pet during the Pet Show Saturday, August 1, at 12:00 p.m.
(adult/responsible person must handle the animal at all times)
**All beef, dairy, sheep, pigs (including pot belly), goats, horses, rabbits, poultry and dogs MUST
meet the same health requirements as listed under the project in pages XX
PET SHOW (LIVE ANIMAL)
Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.00; White $2.00
P - 310 - 4 Pet Show: animal is exhibited during the 4-H Cat & Pet Show on
Saturday, August 1st, at 12:00 p.m.
***New in 2014, we will be giving out some fun awards. Including most fluffy award, largest
animal, smallest animal, loudest animals, best hair do, best dressed and maybe
more!
Pet Show Requirements:
- No State Fair trip with live animal. Pets will not remain at the Fairgrounds during County Fair.
- 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.
-For the safety of animals and participants, animals with the potential to run away must
wear a collar and leash, or otherwise be restrained.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY – Photos of 4H
A picture representing 4-H. Photographs of why youth are part of 4-H in Chippewa County. 4-H
members are to think about what they do or learn as a member of Chippewa 4-H, it can focus on
leadership, project experience(s), community service, a 4-H meeting, volunteers, 4-H friends or any
other experience . The overall champion will receive a $30 cash, reserve $20 cash, $10 cash
for division Champion, $5 for reserve division champion.
.
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 320 - 7*
- Grade 9+
P - 320 - 8*
- Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 9
- Grade 3-5
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PHOTOGRAPHY – Elements of Photography
See http://www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/photography for more
details and explanations related to photography and video exhibits.
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 320 - 1*
- Grade 9+
P - 320 - 2*
- Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 3
- Grade 3-5
Elements of Photography
Photo exhibit will focus on elements of photography-what makes a good photograph.
(Minimal editing/enhancement are optional and limited to ONLY cropping, brightness/exposure,
color/ saturation and contrast.)
Equipment:
Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film
camera, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet)
Requirements:
- All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current
4-H year.
- Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the
exhibit.
- When editing or using enhancements an unaltered 4 X 6” photo must be included on the back of
the exhibit.
- NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety.
- Photos should be 4 X 6”, enlargements should be 5 X 7” or 8 X10” and mounted on mat board or
poster board, neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use construction paper. Use
14 X 22" board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama.
Exhibit ideas:
- Photo story of 3 to 7 (4 X 6") photos in a photo matte or displayed on poster board to show a
process (before and after).
- Photo story can also include documenting, some examples might include:
 Town’s history, could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly, government
officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding
families
history, etc.
 4-H project, or another member’s 4-H project or your club’s community service
 Environmental issue(s) or a community need
 “A Day in the Life” of… (farm or city youth, an elementary, middle school or high school
youth, etc.)
- Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6") (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals,
seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.).
- Panorama
- Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6” photos to show photographic elements you learned about and
includes explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture
priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.)
- Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6” photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting
technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait
setup, collage, etc.
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PHOTOGRAPHY – Creative/Applied Photography
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 320 - 4*
Digital - Grade 9+
P - 320 - 5*
Digital - Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 6
Digital - Grade 3-5
Creative/Applied Photography
Photos will focus on using photography to show creatively edited photos and how photography is
used in everyday life. Software editing is required for this category using layering, creative coloring,
or text additions, etc.
Equipment :
Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film
camera, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet)
Requirements:
- All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the
current 4-H year.
- Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the
exhibit.
- When editing or using enhancements, an unaltered 4 X 6” photo must be included on the back of
the exhibit.
- NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety.
- Enlargements should be 5 X 7” or 8 X10”; multiple photos on project should be 4 X 6”,
- Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, etc.
(Non-affiliated website information can be found online)
- Enlarged photograph (5 X 7” or 8 X 10”) digitally processed or software enhanced on neutral
matting (white, tan, grey or black) (the unaltered 4 X 6” photo must be included on the back of the
exhibit.)
- Calendar, brochure, event poster, etc. (NO scrapbooks)
- Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer techniques, selective coloring, HDR etc.
-Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, voice over, background selections, to make a
show, etc. For judging can show project on 14 x 22 poster board or computer, tablet or DVD
- Digital photography exhibits are any exhibits taken with a digital camera or any photo not
taken with a digital camera, but digitally enhanced in any way.
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE(Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 330 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 330 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 330 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant
growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production,
examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control.
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POTATO (Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 340 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 340 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 340 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Twelve potatoes (this year’s crop) similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and
effects of sun scald.
QUILTING
Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00 (judged at County Fair)
P -350 - 1*
P -350 - 2*
P - 350 -3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirement:
Each Item should include information listing: pattern book & name, fiber content of fabric & batting,
and care instructions. If not hand tied by the 4-Her, state who hand/machine quilted the final
project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4-Her, someone else may do the final quilting).
Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand tied.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable.
- Repair of an old quilt.
- A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns used in quilting, or a topic of your
choice.
SAFETY
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 370 - 1*
P - 370- 2*
P - 370 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety, home safety, farm safety,
community safety, fire prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display representative of
project activity.
- Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items you included.
- Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc.
SCRAPBOOKING
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 490 - 1
Grade 9+
P - 490 - 2
Grade 6-8
P - 490 - 3
Grade 3-5
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Requirements:
At least 2 pages, may be a scrapbook of any size. Page protectors must be used where applicable.
At least 2 pictures must be shown on each page. Pages must tell a story with captions and/or
journaling. Projects must be ready for display and may get dusty while on exhibit at County Fair.
Emphasis is on creative project. scrapbooks related to another 4-H project should be entered in that
project.
Example: ABC’s scrapbook should be entered in child development; camp counselor scrapbook
should be entered in youth leadership, etc. No State Fair trip.
Suggestions
- vacation trip, graduation, memory book, birthday party
- educational display relating to scrapbooking
SELF-DETERMINED
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 380 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 380 - 5* Team grade 9+
P - 380 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 380 - 6* Team grade 6-8
P - 380 - 3
Grade 3-5
P - 380 - 7 Team Grade 3 - 5
Requirement:
- This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn’t fit in any other project area. This is not a
“catch-all” category but rather intentional self-directed learning.
- A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the same club or from up to 3
different clubs from the same county.
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to discuss the process of selection,
planning and management of a self-determined learning experience.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the activity/project
- Display of finished work
- Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and Clowning exhibits in 2014
SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 390 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 390 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 390 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except that a gun, bow and arrow, or
taxidermy item may be included in a display and will not be considered in the calculation of
dimensions.
- MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed.
- No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured so as to prevent their points or
edges from being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be exhibited, displayed or
demonstrated.
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Exhibit Suggestions:
- Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range commands and range safety, eye and
ear protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing for safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.).
- Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of each piece of equipment,
care and maintenance, accessories, position, etc.).
- Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game animals-e.g., distinguishing
various species of puddle ducks, differences among 5 look-alike species of upland game birds etc.
- Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club.
- History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms.
- Sportsmanship/ethical behavior/responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws
and regulations.
SHOP
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 400 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 400 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 400 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space.
- Attach card describing construction materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost.
Suggestions:
- Article made of wood or metal
- Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished.
- Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood.
SMALL ENGINES
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 410 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 410 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 410 - 3
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired.
- A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine.
- Display on the parts of an engine, etc.
TRACTOR
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 420 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 420 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 420 - 3
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors
- Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display.
Exhibit suggestions:
- A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project learning.
- Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor.
- Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use, purchasing decisions,
establishing a custom business with your field or lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others.
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VEGETABLE GARDENING (Judging on Thursday July 30th From 10A.M. – Noon)
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 430 - 1*
P - 430 - 2*
P - 430 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
For information on how to prepare vegetables for exhibit, see page 2 of 4-H vegetable gardening
evaluation sheet located at:
http://www1.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/docs/evals/vegetable-gardening-eval.pdf
Requirements:
- Label vegetables with proper variety names.
- When exhibiting large size vegetables include one sample (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin,
cauliflower, swiss chard, etc.); medium size vegetables include 3 samples (tomatoes, onions,
peppers, turnips, beets, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, etc.); small size vegetables include 12
samples (snap beans, lima beans, green beans, green peas, etc.).
- Do not use potatoes or cherry tomatoes in the exhibit.
- To be considered for State Fair, vegetable exhibits must include six varieties.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Collection of three or more different vegetables, (use the guide above).
- Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable.
- Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (e.g., the difference in
development between thinned vs. unthinned vegetables).
- A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter.
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 440 - 1*
P - 440 - 2*
P - 440 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Requirements:
-Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or written articles.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy; display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm,
heartworm, displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc.
VIDEO
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
See http://www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/photography for more details and
explanations related to photography and video exhibits.
P - 450 - 1*
P - 450 - 2*
P - 450 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Equipment: camcorder, flip camera, digital camera, time lapse camera or trail camera, cell phone,
tablet
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Requirements:
- All videos exhibited must have been recorded in the current 4-H year.
- All videos exhibited, must be made by exhibitor or their video production team in the current
project year. Exhibitor must create at least 50% of finished original material; portions from other
sources must be documented.
- Video must be presented on DVD, USB or flash drive.
- Video must include a title and credits.
- The member's name, grade, county, club, and the exhibit class and lot should be clearly printed on
the exhibit and all the other items required as part of an exhibit.
- A computer with DVD player or USB port will be provided for viewing the video during conference
judging. If other equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need to be made in
advance.
- Video must be playable on Windows, use file format including.WMV, .FLV and .MPEG, as well as
a playable DVD. This is not a slideshow (see Creative/Applied Photography)
- The video must be original material, portions from other sources must be documented and have a
copyright release.
Exhibit suggestions:
- A poster which illustrates how a video camera works, how a VCR works, or how to care for video
equipment, illustration of computer video creation, etc.
- A 3-5 minute video which shows your most creatively planned camera work. Include shots
showing various techniques.
- A video on a selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline.
- A video made by using a combination of computer technology and traditional camera created
video.
- A video using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video)
- A video using Claymation
WATER / WETLANDS
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 460 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 460 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 460 - 3
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the
hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water
by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants;
- Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation, water quality standards, etc.
WILDLIFE/BIOLOGY
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 470 - 1*
Grade 9+
P - 470 - 2*
Grade 6-8
P - 470 - 3
Grade 3-5
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Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal.
- Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds.
- An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat, food, and shelter needs.
- A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land use and forest management for
wildlife.
- Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food
habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc).
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Premiums: Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
P - 480 - 1*
P - 480 - 2*
P - 480 - 3
Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A written narrative of your leadership role in your club or county including: holding an elected
office, committee work, camp counselor, part of event management, project organizer, on-going
yearly responsibilities in a planned club program and fund raising, etc.
- A lesson plan for an activity or a project meeting that you have planned and presented. Include
teaching outline, objectives, information to be presented, techniques to be used, etc.
What do I have to do to be eligible for State Fair,
State Dog or State Horse Show?
How do I know if I received a State Fair,
State Dog or State Horse Show trip?
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With a general building project:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Have your 4-H enrollment forms turned into the Extension Office.
Completed 6th grade or older.
Have your County Fair registration form turned in to the Extension Office by July 1st.
Only blue ribbon projects are eligible for State Fair.
Check the “big white poster” at the 4-H Fair Office in the 4-H building (on the
fairgrounds) after entry day for building exhibits; and after individual livestock shows.
Look for your name under projects that you showed in. Some projects have multiple
trips so look at where you are in the lineup. Please mark “yes” or “no” if you want to
take the trip or not. Remember to check back often as more 4-Her’s decline trips. If
you are listed as an alternate, you may receive a trip if the persons ahead of you
decline their trip.
If your name is on the “big white poster”, you have to decide whether to accept or turn
down the State Fair trip. Record your decision on the poster, and notify the 4-H Fair
Office with your decision ASAP. If you are taking the State Fair trip, pick up your
packet of State Fair information from the 4-H Fair Office.
With a parent or guardian, fill out all information in the State Fair packet. Feel free to
stop back at the 4-H Fair Office and ask any questions that you may have.
Bring completed packet back to the 4-H Fair Office anytime before 5:00p.m. Saturday,
August 1st.
With a livestock (beef, dairy, goat, lama, poultry, rabbit, sheep and
swine) project:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Have your 4-H enrollment forms turned into the Extension Office
Completed 6th grade or older
For beef, dairy, goat, lama, sheep, and swine – ear tags are available at the Extension
Office for each animal that you will be ID’ing. Put ear tags in animals, record ear tag
numbers and animal information on the Animal Affidavit form
For rabbits, have your rabbit tattooed, record the tattoo numbers and ID information on
the Animal Affidavit ID form.
Have your livestock ID form turned in to the Extension Office by May 15th.
Attend Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics (LQA&E) training every three years. This
is a state requirement; you must take LQA&E to be eligible for State Fair.
Have your Fair registration form turned in to the Extension Office by July 1st.
Only blue ribbon projects are eligible for State Fair.
After each species show is complete, check the “big white poster” at the 4-H Fair Office
in the 4-H Building. Look for your name under the species that you showed in. The
number of trips per species varies so look at where you are in the lineup. Remember
to check back often as 4-Hers decline trips. If you are listed as an alternate, you may
receive a trip if persons ahead of you have declined their trip.
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10. If your name is on the “big white poster”, you have to decide whether to accept or turn
down the State Fair trip. Please mark “yes” or “no” if you want to take the trip or not.
Notify the 4-H Fair Office with your decision ASAP.
11.
If you are taking your State Fair trip, pick up your packet of State Fair information from
the 4-H Fair Office.
12. With a parent or guardian, fill out all information in the State Fair packet. Feel free to
stop back at the 4-H Fair Office and ask any questions that you may have.
13. Bring completed packet back to the 4-H Fair Office anytime before 5:00 p.m., Saturday,
August 1st.
With a horse project:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Have your 4-H enrollment forms turned into the Extension Office
Completed 6th grade or older
Have your 4-H Horse Identification Form turned in to the Extension Office by May 15th.
Have your County Fair registration form turned in to the Extension Office by July 1st.
After judging is complete, check the “big white poster” at the 4-H Fair Office in the 4-H
building. Look for your name under the horse show.
If your name is on the “big white poster”, you have to decide whether to accept or turn
down the State Horse Show trip. Please mark “yes” or “no” if you want to take the trip
or not. Notify the 4-H Fair Office with your decision ASAP.
If you are taking your State Horse trip, pick up your packet of information from the 4-H
Fair Office.
With a parent or guardian, fill out all information in the State Horse packet. Feel free to
stop back at the 4-H Fair Office and ask any questions that you may have.
Bring completed packet back to the 4-H Fair Office anytime before 5:00p.m. on
Saturday, August 1st.
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With a dog project:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Have your 4-H enrollment forms turned into the Extension Office
Completed 4th grade or older
Have your Dog Project Identification Form turned in to the Extension Office by May
15th.
Attend dog project practices. There are state requirements that agility members need
to attend 6 trainings. Discuss with the county 4-H dog leader to make sure you attend
as many as necessary.
Have your Fair registration form turned in to the Extension Office by July 1.
After judging is complete, check with the 4-H office to see if you received a State Dog
Show trip.
If you are taking your State Dog Show trip, pick up your packet of information from the
4-H Office.
With a parent or guardian, fill out all information in the State Dog Show packet. Feel
free to stop back at the 4-H office and ask any questions that you may have.
Bring completed packet back to the Extension office before 5 pm on Monday, August
10th!
REMEMBER: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK
QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANY OF
THIS INFORMATION
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4-H Adventures ............................................................................................................27
Aerospace ...................................................................................................................27
Aquatic Robotics and Engineer Design ...............................................................38-49
Beef ........................................................................................................................ 12-13
Bicycle ..........................................................................................................................27
Cat Posters/Displays ...................................................................................................27
Child and Family Development ................................................................................. .28
Citizenship ...................................................................................................................28
Clothing & Fashion Review ...................................................................................28-30
Cloverbuds..............................................................................................................30-31
Club Activities, Club Flowerbox, Community Pride .............................................31-32
Computer ................................................................................................................32-33
Consumer Education...................................................................................................33
Crafts & Fine Arts ...................................................................................................33-34
Crop Science Corn/Small Grain ............................................................................ 34-35
Dairy .............................................................................................................................14
Demonstrations, Illustrated Presentations, Youth In Action, Livestock ............35-37
Dog Show - Agility, Obedience & Showmanship .................................................16-17
Dog Posters/Displays ..................................................................................................35
Electric ........................................................................................................................37
Entomology............................................................................................................ 37-38
Exploring Animals .......................................................................................................40
Exploring the Environment .........................................................................................40
Fishing Sports ....................................................................................................... 40-41
Flower Gardening ........................................................................................................41
Food and Nutrition, Food Preservation,................................................................41-42
Food Review ................................................................................................................43
Forest Resources ........................................................................................................43
Fruit ..............................................................................................................................44
Geology ........................................................................................................................44
Global Connections .....................................................................................................44
Goat (Dairy & Market) ..................................................................................................15
Health ...........................................................................................................................45
Home Environment ......................................................................................................45
Horse/Horse Training/Horse Related/Horseless...................................................17-20
Indoor Gardening ...................................................................................................45-46
Lama .............................................................................................................................20
Lawn and Landscape Design......................................................................................46
Needle Arts .............................................................................................................46-47
Performing Arts ...........................................................................................................47
Pets Posters/Displays ................................................................................................48
Pet Show ......................................................................................................................48
Photography ...........................................................................................................48-50
Plant and Soil Science ................................................................................................50
Potato ...........................................................................................................................51
Poultry .................................................................................................................... 21-22
Quilting .........................................................................................................................51
Rabbit ......................................................................................................................22-23
Robotics .......................................................................................................................39
Rube Goldberg Machine ........................................................................................39-40
Safety ...........................................................................................................................51
Scrapbooking .........................................................................................................51-52
Self-Determined ...........................................................................................................52
Sheep/Fleece/Lamb Lead .......................................................................................23-25
Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management................................................................. 52-53
Shop (Wood and/or Metal) ..........................................................................................53
Small Engines ..............................................................................................................53
Swine .......................................................................................................................25-26
Tractor ..........................................................................................................................53
Vegetable Gardening ...................................................................................................54
Veterinary Science ......................................................................................................54
Video ......................................................................................................................54-55
Water/Wetlands............................................................................................................55
Wildlife/Biology.......................................................................................................55-56
Youth Leadership ........................................................................................................56
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