EXHIBIT LIST AND GUIDELINES
Chairperson: Gretchen Jacob, 883-3548 daytime phone
4-H EXHIBIT RULES AND PROCEDURES
1. All fair exhibits must be in place by 8:30 p.m. on the Thursday night before the fair. Booths must also be constructed by 8:30 p.m.
2. All small animal(s) and poultry exhibits may be shown at the County Fair under 4-H in the Red Barn on the Fair Grounds. The Extension Office must be notified about all 4-H entries at the County Fair. Note: larger animals will be entered as a 4-H exhibit at the county fair, provided the Extension Office is notified in advance. Market swine projects at the County Fair must be shipped to market (limited to barrows only).
3. Entries must remain on exhibit until 5:00 p.m. on the Sunday of the fair.
4. All classes will be judged according to the Danish System with points and premium money paid.
5. An Exhibit Tag must be filled out and attached to each exhibit. Write the I.D. Number issued to you on top of each tag. A Superintendent will help you enter project names.
Each exhibit tag should have listed on the back: Time spent on project, and whether or not an adult helped with the project.
6. The Blue Exhibit Form listing all of your exhibits with corresponding class numbers should be turned in upon arrival.
7. The items listed under each project area are example only. Other similar items can be exhibited as long as they reflect skills learned in that particular project area in which the member is currently enrolled. Note: Members are limited to three exhibits per project area in which they are enrolled, unless otherwise stated.
8. Only 4-H members from Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties are eligible to exhibit items currently constructed from project areas in which they are currently enrolled through the local Extension Office. Items exhibited must be the work of the 4-H member submitting the item. Items should reflect the skills they have learned in their 4-H project, the needs and interests of the 4-H’er, and quality workmanship. Use the 4-H project literature and the “Clover” for ideas and criteria.
9. Ten overall items will receive a Best of Show ribbon. Best of Class awards will be given as listed in the 4-H Exhibits. Winners of the Best of Class Awards will be announced before the auction on the Saturday of the fair.
10. No one is allowed in the exhibit hall during judging of exhibits other than assigned workers and judges.
11. Items are displayed at the risk of the individual 4-H member. The 4-H Staff and Ste. Genevieve County 4-H Council and Ste. Genevieve County Fairboard are not responsible for the loss or damage to exhibits or injury to exhibitors.
12. Where the item list states “any item made”, the 4-H member may display any item made in that project. This includes notebooks, file cards, photo displays, posters, or educational displays. Regardless of the project, the dimensions listed must be used.
Poster – No larger than 14” x 22”; flat only; do not fasten three-dimensional items to the poster.
Educational display –(Does not apply to the club educational booths.) Must not exceed 11 inches in height, 12 inches in depth (front to back) and 14 inches in width. Must include three-dimensional items and stand-alone. (Posters with items taped to them do not qualify as an educational display.)
Working models – These exhibits should show how things actually work (i.e. cutaway-sections of motors or computers) or can be used to help people identify parts such as of a motor or computer. Many times these exhibits are considered “hands-on” and can be handled by visitors. Items such as model wildlife plots, cut-away engines, or other similar displays should require floor space no larger than 14” x 22”.
EXHIBIT LIST AND GUIDELINES
Chairperson: Gretchen Jacob, 883-3548 daytime phone
AEROSPACE
Class Point Value
811 AEROSPACE LEVEL I: any item made........................ 3
812 AEROSPACE LEVEL II: any item made....................... 3
813 AEROSPACE LEVEL III: any item made...................... 3
814 AEROSPACE LEVEL IV: any item made..................... 6
(Display on launch pad not more than 18” square in an upright position.)
Class Point Value
311 ARTS AND CRAFTS: any item made………………3
312 ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS –LEVEL 1: any item made…………………………………………………………….6
313 ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS – LEVEL 2: any item made……………………………………………………………9
314 ARTS AND COMPUTERS: any item made............... 6
BICYCLE
Class Point Value
731 BICYCLE UNIT I: any item made ................................. 3
732 BICYCLE UNIT II: any item made ................................ 3
733 BICYCLE UNIT III: any item made ............................... 3
BREADS
A sample must be provided. Please send items on disposable plates only, unless it is a gift package. Please do not send expensive or keepsake containers!
Class Point Value
581 BREADS UNIT I: any item made.................................. 3
582 BREADS UNIT II: any item made................................. 3
583 BREADS UNIT III: any item made................................ 6
CAKE DECORATING
The use of forms or pans is recommended. Cakes should not exceed 12” in height. Cake boards should not exceed 1” margin on each side of the cake pan or form. NO REAL CAKES OR BUTTER CREME ICING PLEASE!!! – USE ROYAL ICING OR ROLLED FONDANT ONLY!!
Class Point Value
361 CAKE DECORATING UNIT I: any item made........... 3
362 CAKE DECORATING UNIT II: any item made.......... 6
363 CAKE DECORATING UNIT III: any item made......... 9
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
EXAMPLES: Toys, educational games, educational displays, etc.
Class Point Value
411 CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT I: any item made ... 3
412 CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT II: any item made .. 3
413 CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT III: any item made.... 6
CITIZENSHIP
Class Point Value
200 PUBLIC ADVENTURES: any item made................... 6
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Use patterns from any source. Items should reflect the skills learned in a given unit.
Class Point Value
521 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES – LEVEL 1:
any item made.............................................................. 3
522 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ‑ LEVEL 2:
any item made.............................................................. 3
523 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ‑ LEVEL 3:
any item made (no garments)................................... 3
524 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ‑ LEVEL 4:
any item made (no garments)................................... 3
525 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ‑ LEVEL 5:
any item made.............................................................. 6
526 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES - LEVEL 6:
any item made.............................................................. 6
527 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ‑ LEVEL 7:
any item made.............................................................. 6
528 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ‑ LEVEL 8:
any item made.............................................................. 6
CLOVER KIDS
(Ages 5, 6, & 7) All Clover Kid projects may be exhibited for displayed purposes only. Clover Kids may exhibit as many different items as they choose.
Class Point Value
481 Unit 1:any item made................... Participation Ribbon
482 Unit 2: any item made.................. Participation Ribbon
483 Unit 3: any item made.................. Participation Ribbon
CLOWNING
EXAMPLES: Clown costumes and accessories, photo story, etc.
Class Point Value
231 CLOWNING: any item made......................................... 3
COMMUNICATIONS
Class Point Value
241 COMMUNICATIONS TOOLKIT: any item made..... 3
242 PUBLIC SPEAKING: any item made............................ 3
243 MAKING THE POINT: any item made........................ 3
COMPUTERS
EXAMPLES: Notebook showing program developed by youth, finished product, educational displays, photo displays.
Class Point Value
891 COMPUTERS 1: any item made................................. 3
892 COMPUTERS 2: any item made................................. 3
893 COMPUTERS 3: any item made................................. 3
Class Point Value
911 CONSERVATION FRONTIERS: any item made...... 3
912 VIRTUAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE: any item made... 3
CROCHET
Class Point Value
321 CREATIVE CROCHET ‑ UNIT I: any item made...... 3
ELECTRICITY
Use plans from any source. Items should be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Consult power suppliers or electricians for code requirements. Battery operated items are also eligible exhibits. Batteries should either not be connected or not included.
Class Point Value
831 ELECTRICITY - UNIT I: any item made..................... 3
832 ELECTRICITY - UNIT II: any item made.................... 3
833 ELECTRICITY - UNIT III: any item made................... 6
834 ELECTRICITY ‑ UNIT IV: any item made................... 6
ENTOMOLOGY
Boxes must be exactly 18" long x 24" wide x 3 1/2" deep. The insects should be named, labeled, and mounted so the boxes can be displayed horizontally. Securely fasten display cover with tape or screws. If a member's entomology collection is displayed in more than one box, the member may send only one box to state fair for display.
Class Point Value
921 ENTOMOLOGY: UNIT I: any item made................... 6
922 ENTOMOLOGY: UNIT II: any item made.................. 6
923 ENTOMOLOGY: UNIT III: any item made................. 9
924 BEEKEEPING: any item made...................................... 9
Class Point Value
913 ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE I: any item made......... 6
914 ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE II: any item made......... 6
915 ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE III: any item made........ 9
(First Year Members Only)
Class Point Value
261 EXPLORING 4-H ‑ UNIT I: any item made................. 3
FINANCIAL CHAMPIONS
Class Point Value
421 FINANCIAL EDUCATION 1: any item made ............. 3
422 FINANCIAL EDUCATION 2: any item made.............. 3
FOODS/NUTRITION
Exhibitors must adhere to the following rules:
A SAMPLE MUST BE PROVIDED!
1. Food must be of reasonable quality to keep more than a week. Do not send food items that will spoil quickly such as casseroles, pizza, cream pies, items made with cream cheese, etc.
2. Submit food items on paper or disposable plates display. Please do not send expensive or keepsake containers!
3. Biscuits, cookies, muffins and other small items should be four per plate plus one for sampling. Cakes should be exhibited in mini‑versions (portions of 1/3 to 1/4 of a larger total product.)
Decorated cakes will be exhibited in the Cake Decorating project.
Recipe cards are optional.
Class Point Value
551 FOODS LEVEL A: any item made................................ 3
552 FOODS LEVEL B: any item made................................ 3
553 FOODS LEVEL C: any item made............................... 3
554 FOODS LEVEL D: any item made............................... 3
555 DAIRY FOODS: any item made.................................... 3
557 INTERNATIONAL FOODS I: any item made............. 6
558 INTERNATIONAL FOODS II: any item made............ 6
FOOD PRESERVATION
EXAMPLES: Canned, dried, or pickled foods (no cured hams), gift package of preserved foods, educational displays, etc.
For safety reasons, all Food Preservation exhibits must follow these rules:
1. Canned goods/preserved items must follow University of Missouri‑Columbia guidelines for processing.
2. Each exhibit must be accompanied by an index card or label which outlines procedures and recipes used in processing and date of processing.
3. Any sign of spoilage or alteration from standard processing guidelines will be the basis for disqualification of the exhibit. Information on standard procedure is available from County University Extension Centers.
4. No food will be sampled by judges at local judging.
Class Point Value
571 FOOD PRESERVATION PROJECT: any item made 3
FORESTRY
EXAMPLES: Educational displays, display boards of leaf, twig, and wood samples, 3‑D models, etc.
Class Point Value
931 FORESTRY FOR YOUTH: any item made............... 6
GARDENING
The number in parentheses is the number of items displayed. The 4-Her must have grown the vegetables. The following guidelines should be followed:
1. Vegetables must be of reasonable quality to keep more than a week.
2. Vegetables are judged on consistency of size and appearance on the display.
3. Use disposable containers (paper plates or boxes) to display the items.
Potatoes (4) Egg Plant (2)
Watermelon (1) Summer Squash (2)
Onions - dry (4) Beets (4)
Cantaloupe (1) Winter Squash (1)
Tomatoes (4) Slicing Cucumbers (4)
Peppers (4) Other Vegetables (1 for larger produce,
Pumpkin (1) 4 for smaller produce)
Class Point Value
971 GARDENING UNIT A: any item grown or made........ 3
972 GARDENING UNIT B: any item grown or made....... 3
973 GARDENING UNIT C: any item grown or made....... 6
974 GARDENING UNIT D: any item grown or made....... 6
GEOLOGY
Boxes must be exactly 18” long x 24” wide and 3 ½ “ deep. Plexiglas or plastic covers are preferred. Specimens should be labeled and mounted so the boxes can be displayed. Rocks need to be attached in the box securely. If a member's collection is displayed in more than one box, the member may send only one box to state fair for display. No knobs or handles. Boxes must be able to be displayed upright in racks.
Class Point Value
941 GEOLOGY: any item made........................................... 6
GLOBAL EDUCATION
Class Point Value
221 GLOBAL EDUCATION UNIT I: any item made......... 3
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
EXAMPLES: Educational displays, photo stories sports equipment made by the 4‑H member.
Class Point Value
711 BOWLING: any item made............................................ 3
712 GOLF: any item made.................................................... 3
HOME ENVIRONMENT
EXAMPLES: Decorative items, home accessories, storage items, educational displays, etc.
Class Point Value
471 EXPLORING YOUR HOME: any item made............. 3
472 LIVING WITH OTHERS: any item made.................... 3
473 WHERE I LIVE: any item made..................................... 6
474 IN MY HOME: any item made....................................... 6
475 DESIGNING A SPACE OF MY OWN:any item made 6
HORTICULTURE
Live plants or cut specimens must be displayed in a container no larger than 8" in diameter. Exhibitor must have grown the flowers used.
Class Point Value
961 HORTICULTURE UNIT I: any item grown or made 3
962 HORTICULTURE UNIT II: any item grown or made 3
963 HORTICULTURE UNIT III: any item grown or made 3
KNITTING
Class Point Value
331 KNITTING ‑ UNIT I: any item made............................ 3
332 KNITTING ‑ UNIT II: any item made........................... 3
333 KNITTING ‑ UNIT III: any item made.......................... 3
334 KNITTING ‑ UNIT IV: any item made.......................... 6
335 KNITTING ‑ UNIT V: any item made........................... 6
LEADERSHIP
Examples: Notebooks, Photo display or educational display suggested, or any other item made. Any member who is a club officer is encouraged to enroll in this project. Any officer book can be displayed in this project. Leadership does not count towards three or six project limit.
Class Point Value
271 PATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP: any item made........ 3
272 BUILDING PERSONAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
any item made.............................................................. 3
281 LEADERSHIP FOR LIFE: any item made................... 6
282 LEADING INTO THE FUTURE: any item made....... 6
283 VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES: any item made................ 6
284 MY COMMUNITY, OUR EARTH: any item ............... 6
MEATS
- COUNTRY CURED HAMS
Class Point Value
115 COUNTRY CURED HAM.............................................. 6
116 MEAT EVALUATION PROJECT:any item made...... 6
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
EXAMPLES: Educational displays, homemade equipment or clothing, photo stories, etc.
Class Point Value
761 HIKING-UNIT 1: any item made................................... 3
762 CAMPING- UNIT 2:any item made.............................. 3
763 BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS – UNIT 3: any item made…………………............................................ 3
PHOTOGRAPHY
· Use only white or off-white 11”x14” matboard, either horizontally or vertically, not to exceed 1/8” in thickness. Poster board or foam core board is not acceptable mounting materials.
· No writing or labels on the matboard.
· To protect exhibits from dust and moisture, it is strongly recommended that photos be placed in a two-gallon zip-lock-style bag.
· Full 11”x 14” images can be mounted flush on the matboard. Margins are at the discretion of the photographer.
· A permanent mount must be made using photographic adhesive. Corner mounts are not allowed. They will ultimately let the picture fall out of the mat.
· No photos using glass and /or wooden, brass, plastic frames, etc.
· Photos can be matted with a single window mat if appropriate. Mats and the backing material must be 11”x14” in size. Double mats are not acceptable due to the thickness of the mat materials.
· Photo stories should consist of no more than 4 photographs.
· Projects not meeting these specifications will be considered ineligible and will be rejected.
· Contact Youth Staff for full set of regulations or with any questions.
Class Point Value
351 PHOTOGRAPHY UNIT I: any item made................... 3
352 PHOTOGRAPHY UNIT II: any item made.................. 3
Class Point Value
950 SELF-DETERMINED: any item made........................ 3
SHOOTING SPORTS
Must have worked with a certified leader in order to exhibit. No live ammunition and no points on arrows.
EXAMPLES: Photo display, outdoor clothing made by exhibitor, hunting equipment or aids, educational displays.
Class Point Value
740 SHOOTING SPORTS SAFETY: any item made...... 3
741 ARCHERY: any item made............................................ 3
742 AIR RIFLE (BB and /or PELLET): any item made..... 3
743 SMALLBORE RIFLE .22: any item made................... 3
744 AIR PISTOL: any item made......................................... 3
745 SHOTGUN: any item made.......................................... 3
747 SMALLBORE PISTOL: any item made....................... 3
748 MUZZLELOADING: any item made............................ 3
749 HUNTING & OUTDOOR SKILLS: any item made... 3
SMALL ENGINES
Examples: Educational displays or working models no larger than 14” x 22”.
Class Point Value
851 SMALL ENGINES - UNIT I: any item made................ 3
852 SMALL ENGINES - UNIT II: any item made............... 3
853 SMALL ENGINES – UNIT III:any item made ............. 6
SOYBEANS
Class Point Value
982 SOYBEAN PRODUCTION: (plant or seed)....................... 6
SPORTS FISHING
Must have worked with a certified leader in order to exhibit.
Class Point Value
725 SPORTSFISHING UNIT 1: any item made............... 3
726 SPORTSFISHING UNIT 2: any item made............... 3
727 SPORTSFISHING UNIT 3: any item made............... 3
THEATRE ARTS
Class Point Value
251 THEATRE ARTS I: any item made.............................. 3
252 THEATRE ARTS 2: any item made............................. 3
253 THEATRE ARTS 3: any item made............................ 3
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Class Point Value
191 THE NORMAL ANIMAL - UNIT I: any item made.... 3
192 ANIMAL DISEASE - UNIT II: any item made............... 3
193 ANIMAL HEALTH - UNIT III: any item made.............. 3
WELDING
Class Point Value
846 WELDING: any item made............................................. 6
Class Point Value
724 WILDLIFE: any item made............................................. 3
912 VIRTUAL PARKS & WILDLIFE: any item made......... 6
WOODWORKING WONDERS
Use plans from any source.
Class Point Value
871 WOODWORKING ‑ UNIT I: any item made............... 3
872 WOODWORKING ‑ UNIT II: any item made.............. 6
873 WOODWORKING ‑ UNIT III: any item made............. 6
874 WOODWORKING ‑ UNIT IV: any item made ............ 9
SMALL & LARGE ANIMALS:
SEE LIVE ANIMALS RULES LISTED THROUGHOUT THE BOOK.
Exhibits may include educational display, charts, equipment display, animal performance exercises, homemade pet accessories, such as toys, scratching posts, carriers, grooming kits, etc., relating to project area enrolled in.
Class Point Value
611 AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES: any item made............... 3
121 BEEF – UNIT I: any item made..................................... 3
122 BEEF – UNIT II: any item made.................................... 3
123 BEEF – UNIT III: any item made................................... 6
177 CAT CARE – UNIT I: any item made........................... 3
178 CAT CARE – UNIT II: any item made.......................... 3
179 CAT CARE – UNIT III: any item made......................... 3
131 DAIRY UNIT I: any item made....................................... 3
132 DAIRY UNIT II: any item made...................................... 3
133 DAIRY UNIT III: any item made..................................... 3
135 BUCKET CALF: any item made .................................. 3
136 DAIRY GOAT – UNIT I: any item made...................... .3
137 DAIRY GOAT – UNIT II: any item made...................... 3
138 DAIRY GOAT – UNIT III: any item made..................... 3
139 MEAT GOAT PROJECT: any item made.................. 3
171 DOG UNIT – I: any item made...................................... 3
172 DOG UNIT – II: any item made..................................... 3
173 DOG UNIT – III: any item made.................................... 3
141 HORSE UNIT – I: any item made................................. 3
142 HORSE UNIT – II: any item made................................ 3
143 HORSE UNIT – III: any item made 3
144 HORSE UNIT – IV: any item made.............................. 3
148 HORSELESS HORSE: any item made....................... 3
151 POULTRY – UNIT I: any item made............................ 3
152 POULTRY – UNIT II: any item made........................... 3
153 POULTRY – UNIT III: any item made.......................... 3
111 RABBIT – UNIT I: any item made................................. 3
112 RABBIT – UNIT II: any item made................................ 3
113 RABBIT – UNIT III: any item made............................... 3
161 SHEEP – UNIT I : any item made................................. 3
162 SHEEP – UNIT II: any item made................................. 3
163 SHEEP – UNIT III: any item made................................ 3
181 SWINE – UNIT I: any item made.................................. 3
182 SWINE – UNIT II: any item made................................. 3
183 SWINE – UNIT III: any item made................................ 3
4-H EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS
Premium Money: $20-$15-$10
1. Each club may prepare one booth on any phase of 4-H work.
2. Space is limited to: 4’ high, 4’wide, and 3’ deep.
C420 Educational Booth
Score Card
Choice of Title........................................................................... 10
Choice of Message................................................................... 30
Visualization – Appearance..................................................... 30
Workmanship............................................................................. 20
Originality.................................................................................... 10
Note: Clubs must construct own 3-sided booth frame to meet these dimensions. Suggested plans for construction are available from your club leader or the Extension Office. The displaying of an educational or promotional theme by club is optional. However, if a clubs choose to set up a booth, the work must be done by the members. Adults may aid in the basic construction of the booth, but the decorating of the booth must be done by the members.