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Meeker County 4-H




Fair Premium Book










Meeker County Fair




August 1 – August 4, 2019



Entry Day: Wednesday, July 31, 2019






































REGISTER ONLINE – meeker.fairentry.com


QUESTIONS? Contact the University of Minnesota Meeker County Extension Office
320-693-5275 | 877-993-5275 | [email protected]

4-H Fair Registration Information

All registrations are due by Monday, July 1.

Fair registration will be done online in the FairEntry online registration system. Any entries not submitted by 11:59 on
July 1 will have to be submitted to the Extension Office and will not be eligible for a placing higher than a blue, or
eligible for State Fair. If you do not have access to a computer and internet at home, you can stop by the Extension
Office, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or utilize computers at your local library. If you are unable to make any
of these work, please contact the Extension Office (320-693-5275) and we will assist you.

To register online, visit meeker.fairentry.com and log-in with your family’s 4HOnline account information.

For additional fair related information, please visit z.umn.edu/meekerfair19.

Open Class Registration Information


For more information, please visit www.meekerfair.com or pick up an Open Class Premium Book at:
Cosmos: Casey’s
Dassel: Casey’s
Eden Valley: Jack’s or Ugly Tom’s
Grove City: Schmidty’s
Kingston: Kingston Mini Mart
Kimball: Casey’s
Litchfield: Casey’s, Central Counties Co-op, Family Fare, Holiday, Independent Review, Runnings, or Walmart
Watkins: Jack’s Standard

Pre-Fair 4-H Competitive Events

Tuesday, July 16
1:00 p.m. Fashion Revue Judging (public review to be held on Sunday of County Fair)
Monday, July 22
5:00 p.m. County Fair Clean Up Night
7:00 p.m. (approx.) Federation Meeting to Follow
7:00 p.m. (approx.) Ambassador Meeting to Follow
7:30 p.m. (approx..) Livestock Superintendent Meeting
Saturday, July 27
8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show – Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show – Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield
9:00 a.m. Training
9:30 a.m. Pleasure
12:00 p.m. Cloverbud
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2019 Meeker County Fair 4-H Schedule

Wednesday, July 31
1:00 p.m. 4-H Judges Assistant Registration
1:30 p.m. 4-H Judges Assistant Training - Bandshell IMPORTANT!
1:30 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud Registration Begins (4-H Members – K-2)
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 4-H Judges Assistant Judging – 4-H Building/Bandshell STATE FAIR MEETING
2:00 – 6:00 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud Judging – 4-H Building/Bandshell Saturday, August 3
2:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibitor Registration Begins (4-H Members Grades 3+) 11:00 a.m.
3:00-6:00 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud & General Exhibit Judging - 4-H Building/Bandshell
3:00-6:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Skill-a-Thons – Fair Conference Room Fair Conference Room
(Preference to Beef, Horse, Meat Goat, Poultry, & Rabbit Exhibitors) Plan to attend this important
3:00-6:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Interviews – Dairy Barn meeting! It is REQUIRED for
4:00 p.m. 4-H Club Exhibits due at 4-H Building (excluding scrapbooks & community pride)
5:00 p.m. ALL Poultry & Rabbit in place first time State Fair attendees,
6:00 p.m. ALL Sheep in place and RECOMMENDED for
7:00 p.m. ALL Beef & Goats in place veteran participants. We will
8:00 p.m. ALL Swine in place be sharing general trip
Thursday, August 1
7:00 a.m. ALL Dairy & Horse in place information, changes for this
8:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show - Steffes Arena year, answering questions,
8:00-11:00 a.m. 4-H Livestock Skill-a-Thons – Fair Conference Room handing out registration
(Preference to Dairy Goat, Dog, Sheep, & Swine Exhibitors) information, and more!
10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Activity/Demonstration – Horse Arena
11:00 a.m. 4-H Meat Goat Show – Old Show Arena If you are not able to attend
1:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show – AgCountry Arena due to a conflict, please see
2:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Activity/Demonstration – Horse Arena Cassidy or Kayla at the 4-H
5:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Show – Steffes Arena Fair Office.
8:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Auction Participant Meeting & Picture (Mandatory) – Steffes Arena –
NEW TIME
Friday, August 2 ANIMAL CHECK-IN
8:30 a.m. 4-H Swine Show – Old Show Arena WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
9:00 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show – Steffes Arena
10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Activity/Demonstration – Horse Arena 5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. 4-H Lamb Lead Interviews – Fair Conference Room ALL Poultry & Rabbit in place.
4-H Lamb Lead Show to follow – Sheep Area
4-H Sheep Show to follow – Sheep Area 6:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Goat Show – Old Show Arena ALL Sheep in place.
2:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Activity/Demonstration – Horse Arena 7:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 4-H Market Livestock Auction Registration Deadline – Strict Deadline
5:00 p.m. 4-H Arts In Performance – NEW 4-H Stage ALL Beef & Goats in place.
8:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Auction Registration Deadline - Strict Deadline 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 3
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Fun Show – Horse Arena ALL Swine in place
10:30 a.m. Deadline to Declare 4-H State Fair Trips – Strict Deadline – NEW TIME
11:00 a.m. 4-H State Fair Meeting – Fair Conference Room – NEW TIME THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
REQUIRED for First Time Participants, Recommended for Veteran Participants 7:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. 4-H Arts In Performance – NEW 4-H Stage
1:30 p.m. 4-H Pet Show – AgCountry Arena ALL Dairy & Horse in place.
4:30 p.m. 4-H Market Livestock Auction Participant Picture – Location TBD
4:00 p.m. 4-H Blue Ribbon Dairy Auction – Steffes Arena – NEW TIME Animal ID verification will be
5:00 p.m. 4-H Market Livestock Auction - Steffes Arena done by the 4-H
7:00 p.m. 4-H Arts In Performance – NEW 4-H Stage Superintendents, Fair Board
10:00 p.m. 4-H State Fair Packets/Registrations Due - Strict Deadline – NEW TIME
Sunday, August 4 members, AND Extension
10:30 a.m. 4-H Round Robin Exhibitor Test & Deadline – Conference Room – NEW TIME Staff!
11:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock State Fair Exhibitor Meeting – Steffes Arena
12:00 p.m. 4-H Arts-In Performance – NEW 4-H Stage
1:00 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue Showcase
2:00 p.m. 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest - Steffes Arena
4:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Demonstrations – AgCountry Arena
6:00 p.m. Livestock (Excluding Dairy, Horse w/trailers, & Sheep) & General Exhibits Released
6:30 p.m. Dairy, Horse & Sheep Released

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Table of Contents


Changes for 2019 ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Exhibit Rules ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-11
Fair Schedule .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Map ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Open Class Registration Information .......................................................................................................................... 1
Pre-Fair 4-H Event Schedule ...................................................................................................................................... 1
4-H Registration Information ....................................................................................................................................... 1

ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBITS Global Connections................................................. 39
Beef ................................................................... 16-17 Health ...................................................................... 39
Dairy .................................................................. 17-18 Home Environment ................................................. 39
Dog ................................................................... 19-20 Horseless Horse ..................................................... 22
Dairy Goat ............................................................... 18 Horse Related ......................................................... 22
Meat Goat. ......................................................... 18-19 Indoor Gardening .................................................... 39
Horse ................................................................. 20-22 Lawn & Landscape ................................................. 40
Lama ....................................................................... 23 Needle Arts ............................................................. 40
Livestock Demonstrations ...................................... 16 Performing Arts Fair Exhibit .................................... 40
Poultry ................................................................ 23-24 Pets ........................................................................ 40
Rabbit ................................................................ 24-25 Pet Show ........................................................... 40-41
Sheep ............................................................... 25-26 Photography ...................................................... 41-42
Swine ................................................................. 26-27 Plant & Soil Science ............................................... 42
Science of Animals Education Exhibits .................. 27 Potatoes .................................................................. 42
Quilting .................................................................... 42
BLUE RIBBON DAIRY AUCTION ......................... 14
Robotics .................................................................. 42
CLOVERBUDS ................................................... 28-29 Safety ...................................................................... 42
CLUB EXHIBITS ................................................ 46-47 Scrapbooking .......................................................... 42
Self-Determined ...................................................... 43
GENERAL EXHIBITS Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management ................... 43
4-H Marketing ......................................................... 30 Shop ........................................................................ 43
Aerospace ............................................................... 30 Small Engines ......................................................... 43
Aquatic Robotics ..................................................... 30 Small Grains ........................................................... 43
Bicycle .................................................................... 31 Soybeans ................................................................ 31
Cat Related ........................................................ 31-32 Specialty Crops ....................................................... 31
Child & Family Development .................................. 32 Tractor ..................................................................... 44
Citizenship .............................................................. 32 Vegetable & Herb Gardening .................................. 44
Clothing & Textiles ............................................. 32-33 Veterinary Science .................................................. 44
Computer ................................................................ 33 Video/Filmmaking ................................................... 44
Consumer Education .............................................. 33 Water/Wetlands ...................................................... 45
Corn ........................................................................ 33 Weeds & Pests ....................................................... 31
Crafts and Fine Arts ........................................... 33-34 Wildlife Biology ........................................................ 45
Dog Related ............................................................ 35 Youth Leadership .................................................... 45
Electric .................................................................... 35
Engineering Design ................................................ 35 MARKET LIVESTOCK AUCTION .................... 12-13
Engineering Design Challenge ............................... 35 PRE-FAIR EVENTS
Entomology ........................................................ 35-36 Demonstrations ....................................................... 34
Exploring Animals ................................................... 36 Fashion Revue ........................................................ 33
Exploring the Environment ..................................... 36 Food Review ........................................................... 38
Fishing Sports ......................................................... 36 Performing Arts Day ............................................... 40
Flower Gardening .............................................. 36-37 PREMIUMS
Food & Nutrition ...................................................... 37 General and Club Exhibit Premiums....................... 47
Food Preservation ............................................. 37-38 Animal Science Premiums ...................................... 27
Forages ................................................................... 30
Forest Resources ................................................... 38 ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP ....................... 15
Fruit ......................................................................... 38
Geology ............................................................. 38-39






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Changes for 2019 – PLEASE READ



1. State Fair participant meeting time has been moved to Saturday, August 3 at 11:00 a.m. – p. 2

2. State Fair trip acceptance deadline has been moved to Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m. – p. 2
3. New State Fair trip claiming policy – p. 11

4. Dairy Auction changes:
a. Auction will be on Saturday August 3 at 4:00 p.m. – p. 14
b. Group information meeting and photo will be on Thursday, August 1st at 8:00 p.m. – p. 2

5. Livestock Skill-A-Thon:
a. These will be on computers this year, and will be done in the Fair Office Conference
Room – p. 9
b. Additional times have been added for Livestock Skill-A-Thon’s. They will be held on
Wednesday, July 31 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (with preference to Beef, Horse, Meat Goat,
Poultry, & Rabbit exhibitors), and Thursday, August 1 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (with
preference to Dairy Goat, Dog, Sheep, & Swine exhibitors) – p. 9
6. Meat Goat birthdates have been updated – p. 18

7. Cloverbud posters have been added for each species – p. 29 (or see each species section)
8. Club Scrapbook requirements have been updated – p. 46
9. Dog project changes:

a. There will be no demonstration during county fair starting this year. We are asking all Dog
Show participants to complete a poster with a photo and summary of participation – p. 19
b. Addition of a Limited Agility Class – p. 19

10. Addition of Horseless Horse Walk/Trot class – p. 21
11. Clothing & Fashion Revue changes:
a. Clothing projects (clothes you make, clothes you buy, non-wearable) will be judged with
general exhibit projects on Entry Day, July 31 – p. 32-33

b. Fashion Revue projects will be judged on July 16 at the Meeker County Extension Office,

and the public review will be held during fair on Sunday, August 4 at 1:00 p.m. – p. 33
12. New Agronomy classes added or updated – p. 30-31
13. New Horticulture classes added or updated:

a. Flower Gardening – p. 36-37 e. Vegetable & Herb Gardening:
b. Fruit – p. 38 i. Vegetable Gardening – p. 44
c. Indoor Gardening – p. 39 ii. Herb Gardening – p. 44

d. Potatoes – p. 42 iii. Vegetable Gardening Plate – p. 44
iv. Vegetable Gardening Display – p. 44




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4-H Exhibit Rules


ELIGIBILITY
1. The 4-H division of the Meeker County Fair is open to all youth currently enrolled in 4-H with University of Minnesota Extension
Meeker County.
2. All 4-H exhibits must be registered in advance of the fair. REGISTRATION MATERIALS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE
EXTENSION OFFICE BY JULY 1. Late registrations can still exhibit at County Fair, however, will result in no ribbon placing
higher than a blue, no participation in the market livestock or dairy auctions, and projects are not eligible for state trips. Any
projects added after this date are considered late. Late projects will receive premiums earned.
3. 4-H members exhibiting must register with the 4-H Staff or volunteers at the designated 4-H registration desk on
Wednesday, July 31, between 2:30-6:00 p.m. Judges Assistants ONLY may register beginning at 1:00 p.m. (prior to Judges
Assistant training) and Cloverbuds ONLY may register beginning at 1:30 p.m. Judging begins at 2:00 p.m. for Judges
Assistants and Cloverbuds and 3:00 p.m. for all other exhibitors.
4. IN ALL LIVESTOCK SHOWS, ONLY REGISTERED 4-H MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO SHOW ANIMALS. This includes classes
where one exhibitor has more than one animal being exhibited and during State Fair line-up. The only exception would be for
Cloverbud exhibitors.
REGISTRATION
1. 4-H County Fair registration will be done online at meeker.fairentry.com the third Monday in May through July 1.
2. All exhibits must be registered in advance of the fair. Pre-registration for all exhibits is required by midnight on July 1. Late
registrations can still exhibit at County Fair, however, will result in no ribbon placing higher than a blue, and projects are not eligible for
state trips. Late projects will receive premiums earned. Any projects added after this date are considered late.
3. Youth are allowed to bring 2 exhibits for each class, unless otherwise noted.
4. Each 4-H member is strongly encouraged to exhibit a project at the County Fair. All youth exhibitors will receive a complimentary
gate pass (wristband). Wristband will be received at registration on entry day.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
1. 4-H Members may enter up to:
a. 2 General Exhibits per class, unless otherwise stated.
b. 2 Livestock Exhibits per class, unless otherwise stated.
2. Cloverbud Members may exhibit 4 General Exhibits, plus 1 Livestock Exhibit per species, as well as participate in any other events
held prior to entry day (Food Review, Demonstration Day, Performing Arts, and Fashion Revue).
3. Meeting exhibition requirements of the local County Fair Board/Agricultural Association and the 4-H Youth Development Program
from 4-H exhibit entry day through release time: If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H and fair),
you will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. Approved early release is an
exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation.
4. All work on projects entered must be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted.
ABSENTEE JUDGING
1. 4-H members who have a conflict with the general project conference judging in their county of membership may be eligible for
absentee judging. To be eligible to exhibit a project while being absent from the conference judging process the following must be in
place:
• Absence pre-approved with 4-H staff prior to scheduled date of judging (or other county competitive event). The request will be
allowed only in extreme situations such as:
o Death in the family
o Once in a lifetime educational opportunity
o Optional event with no flexibility (e.g. wedding of immediate family)
o Illness/injury
• Exhibit(s) at the County Fair (or other county competitive event) within scheduled timelines.
2. These exhibits are eligible for Champion/Reserve Champion placing and state fair line-ups, but may be at a disadvantage (if equal in
quality to another exhibit) to a 4-H member who is at the conference judging process.
3. Best practices for absentee judging of general exhibits follow. Which of these processes will work best within a county may be
determined locally.
• Conference judging with judge at a pre-arranged time by cell phone call or other technology-based option (e.g. Skype, Google
Hangout The 4-H family must make the arrangements for all connections and technology; staff is not responsible if fairground
situation does not allow for connectivity.
• Pre-recorded interview with 4-H member utilizing a standard set of project-based questions. 4-H family must make
arrangements for all technology needed; staff is not responsible for technology needed to listen to or view conference judging
experience.

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• Written story detailing project basis and learning gained. Standard set of project-based questions should be utilized.

4. Livestock Judging: 4-H members who have a conflict with the livestock qualifying show in their county of membership may utilize the
following options if they wish to pursue an opportunity to advance to the applicable Minnesota 4-H state show.
• Switch county membership prior to the May 15 membership enrollment deadline allowing for exhibition of livestock with benefit
of ability for advancement to state competition.
• Do a livestock demonstration (including the live animal) with the intent to be awarded a trip through the demonstration
selection process. Animal used in the demonstration does not need to be the same animal taken to state fair but must be of
the same species. Animal exhibited by the 4-H member at the state fair must be on ID sheets prior to ID deadline for that
species.
• Do a recorded (video) version of a livestock demonstration (including the live animal) with the intent to be awarded a trip
through the demonstration selection process. Animal used in the demonstration does not need to be the same animal taken to
state fair but must be of the same species. Animal exhibited by the 4-H member at the state fair must be on ID sheets prior to
ID deadline for that species.
JUDGING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES OR INJURIES
1. GENERAL PROJECT JUDGING: If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the conference judging process by himself/herself due to
a disability or injury, the 4-H member and/or the member’s immediate family must request permission for a conference judging
assistant to be with the 4-H member during the conference judging of the member’s general project(s). Arrangements and approval
for a conference judging assistant must be made with 4-H staff prior to the beginning of the judging process. First preference for the
judging assistant will be a 4-H age-eligible member of the 4-H member’s immediate family or another age-eligible 4-H member from
the county of membership. In some cases a parent or personal aid may be appropriate; this option must be approved by 4-H staff.
2. LIVESTOCK PROJECT JUDGING – SHOW RING: If a 4-H member is unable to exhibit an animal by himself/herself due to a
disability or injury, the 4-H member and/or the member’s immediate family must request permission for a substitute show person to
help with the exhibition of the 4-H member’s livestock project(s). Arrangements and approval for a substitute show person must be
made with 4-H staff prior to the day of the show. The substitute show person must be a 4-H age-eligible member of the 4-H member’s
immediate family or another age-eligible 4-H member from the county of membership.
3. LIVESTOCK PROJECT JUDGING – LIVESTOCK INTERVIEWS: If a 4-H member is unable to participate in livestock skill-a-
thons/interviews by himself/herself due to a disability or injury, the 4-H member and/or the member’s immediate family may request
accommodations that will fit the needs of the individual (e.g. someone to read the questions). Arrangements and approval for
accommodations must be made with the 4-H staff in advance of the fair.

CLOVERBUD POLICIES
1. The policy states that “a parent, adult or other responsible person (grades 6+) will be with Cloverbud members at all times during
Cloverbud activities when in the presence of an animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous (scissors, saws, knives,
needles, rockets, kitchen appliances, etc.).” Cloverbuds may not exhibit in showmanship. Cloverbuds may exhibit an animal, but
when they are at 4-H activities, a parent, adult or other responsible person (such as a teen leader) will be in control of the animal, etc.
This means that the parent, adult, or responsible person will lead and/or handle the animal at all times once the animal arrives at the
fairgrounds. The responsible person must be in control of the animal at all times and never turn the control over to the Cloverbud. 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. 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. During animal 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. This policy is statewide and it is non-negotiable.
The age for Cloverbuds is Kindergarten, 1 , and 2 grades. 3 graders must register for specific projects, not Cloverbuds, unless
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otherwise determined in consultation between the 4-H family and 4-H staff. Cloverbuds exhibiting non-livestock projects will be
evaluated by a Cloverbud judge. They will be given a Cloverbud Participation Ribbon and will receive a premium.
2. For more information, please visit: https://z.umn.edu/4-hcloverbudfactsheet.
EXHIBIT/LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL & RELEASE
Livestock Exhibits:
1. All Livestock Exhibits must be in place by the following times:
a. Wednesday, July 31 – 5:00 p.m. – ALL Poultry & Rabbit must be in place
b. Wednesday, July 31 – 6:00 p.m. – ALL Sheep must be in place
c. Wednesday, July 31 – 7:00 p.m. – ALL Beef & Goat must be in place
d. Wednesday, July 31 – 8:00 p.m. – ALL Swine must be in place
e. Thursday, August 1 – 7:00 a.m. – ALL Dairy & Horse must be in place
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3. All livestock will be released on Sunday, August 4 at the following times:
a. 6:00 p.m.: Beef, Goat, Horse (w/out trailers), Poultry, Rabbit, and Swine
b. 6:30 p.m.: Dairy, Horse (w/trailers), and Sheep

General Exhibits:
1. All General Exhibits must be in place by 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31. The Exhibit Building will close to 4-H families at 6:00 p.m.
and will not re-open until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. This is done to accommodate our judges.
2. No exhibits may be removed from the fair prior to designated release times on Sunday, August 4. This includes all General Exhibits
and Animals.
These are decisions made by the Fair Board, which need to be respected. Those not complying with this rule will forfeit premium awards.
EXHIBITS
1. If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program Staff), youth will not be eligible for all
show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. (Auction participation is a county decision.) Approved early
release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation.
2. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted.
3. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high (unless otherwise noted in a specific project area). They may be smaller.
4. Education/Science Tri-Fold 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.)
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%
Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed.
5. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties)
should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.
6. Over-sized exhibits (i.e. large exhibit such as machinery, etc.) Projects exceeding 10 square feet are considered over-sized and will
need prior approval from the Extension Office. Call the Extension Office BEFORE JULY 19. Over-sized exhibits MUST BE IN
PLACE BY 1:00 P.M. ON ENTRY DAY AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE DISPLAYED OUTDOORS.
7. Copyright Law and Infringement:
a. Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and creators of “original work. Original work includes a person’s ideas captured
in writing or as an image, photograph, song, audio recording, or visual recording.
b. All original work – including information found on the web – is subject to copyright protection. The author/creator has exclusive
rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform or make derivative works.
c. Before using another person’s work a part of your 4-H exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use, has a creative
commons license or that you have requested and received permission (in writing) to use the original work. If an exhibit infringes
on copyright law, a decision may need to be made to remove the exhibit from display at the county or state fair.
ANIMAL SCIENCE
1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, lama, 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 ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no
later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due February 15, Jr. Meat Does due by June 1, and Jr. Doe Kid Dairy
Goats due by July 1). All livestock ear tags will be verified on entry day. Exhibitors for each animal will be declared at verification.
Animals without required identification will be sent home immediately. All ID’s must be received by the deadline stated for each
animal project area. If they are not received by the deadline, the participant can still exhibit at County Fair and receive premium, but
will receive no ribbon placing higher than a blue and will not be eligible for State trips.
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 as long as the 4-Her’s parents are actively involved with and working on the farm.
Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the
lease agreement. Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name.
Market animals cannot be leased.
3. 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit for the entire fair.
4. All livestock exhibits, excluding showmanship, must be pre-registered.
5. All 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible and encouraged to participate in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their own
animals.
6. All grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming and manipulation of hair/wool (such as blocking on sheep, pulling up
hair on beef and working up top lines on dairy) must be done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or a
livestock resource chosen by the 4-H family. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step-parents, legal
guardians, brothers or sisters. A livestock resource is defined as someone who is working with the 4-H’er/4-H family to help

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them learn management, and fitting and grooming skills in their project area. An identified livestock resource person would
be allowed to work with the 4-Her and their family during the fitting and grooming process to guide and teach these skills.
The 4-Her exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the county fair.
7. 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.
8. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural
Society.
9. 4-H members may bring up to two different exhibits per class, unless otherwise stated in that project’s premium book section. Only
exception is Cloverbuds, who may exhibit only one animal per specie and up to four additional exhibit building projects.
10. 4-H livestock can be shown in open class, but not FFA.
11. Feed, halters, and other equipment are to be furnished by the exhibitor and kept free of fairgoer walkways when not in use.
12. 4-H exhibitors are responsible for feeding and caring for their exhibits for the entire fair. Pens and stalls must be kept neat and clean
at all times. Exhibits that are not properly cared for or unsightly may be removed, and ribbon placing and premiums forfeited.
13. The Meeker County Agricultural Society (Fair Board) is not responsible for death, loss or accidental injury to animals.
14. Only 4-H horse members and screened 4-H volunteers can ride in the horse arena during county fair. All 4-H rules apply. No riding
beyond the south end of the horse barn.
15. State Fair trip animals must be the same one shown at the county show where the state fair trip was won. Only exceptions are
poultry, rabbit fryers, and swine. No other substitutions are allowed. Poultry and rabbit fryers shown at the state fair must be from the
same flock or herd as those shown at the County Fair. Swine for State Fair must be identified by the May 15 deadline and cannot be
shown by another 4-H’er at County Fair.
a. Swine 21 Day Rule: Counties with a swine shows 21 days or greater from state fair swine show are eligible to have their
youth select to take another pig from those on ID. Pig must not have been shown by any other sibling at county fair.
16. No animals may be advertised for sale.
17. No 4-H’ers or minors will be allowed to stay on the fairgrounds overnight unless authorized by the fair board office and chaperoned by
their parents. Those staying overnight need to register with the fair board office!
LIVESTOCK SKILL-A-THON & INTERVIEWS
1. Skill-A-Thon: There will be livestock skill-a-thons/interviews on Wednesday, July 31 from 3-6 p.m. with a preference to 4-H’ers
participating in beef, horse, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, and Thursday, August 1 from 8-11 a.m. with a preference to 4-H’ers
participating in dairy goat, dog, sheep, and swine. These will be done in the Fair Office Conference Room.
2. Dairy Interviews: Register in the dairy barn with Carol Warren.
3. All exhibitors are encouraged to participate. Participants will receive ONE coupon for a free ice cream cone at the ADA Booth.
WHAT IF TWO ANIMALS ARE IN THE SAME CLASS?
In all livestock shows, only registered 4-H members are allowed to show animals. This includes classes where one exhibitor has more than
one animal being exhibited and during State Fair line-up. The ONLY exception to this policy, is for Cloverbud Members who are required to
have a parent, adult or other responsible person (grades 6+) with them at all times during Cloverbud activities when in the presence of an
animal.
4-H LIVESTOCK HERDSMANSHIP
Herdsmanship will be judged by Meeker County Fair Board members.

LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Phone: 651-296-2942 – Fax: 651-296-7417
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – All animals must be examined by the official veterinarian on the day they are admitted to the exhibition and
at least once daily during the exhibition. All out-of-state animals must meet Minnesota importation requirements. 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.
Always check with exhibition management for additional requirements.
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health reminds exhibitors of livestock that animals entering all classes of exhibition need to be officially
identified.
The Board of Animal Health rules require official identification of all exhibition animals, except for swine entering slaughter classes and
water fowl. Exhibitors are responsible for officially identifying their animals before bringing them to the fair. Additionally, anyone placing an
official ID in livestock must keep records. These rules provide better protection of animals and people at the fair by enabling the Board to
more quickly locate potentially affected animals during a disease event.
Birds and poultry entering exhibition may be identified with a wing or leg band.
CATTLE – Cattle must be officially identified.
SHEEP AND GOATS – Sheep and goats must have an official Scrapie ID or have a registered tattoo along with a breed registry number.
No sheep or goat that is within 30 days of giving birth may be exhibited without prior approval from the Board.


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POULTRY – 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 originated
from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified pullorum-typhoid clean or negative to a pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to the
opening date of 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.
Pigeons and Doves must be identified by a seamless leg band.
SWINE –Breeding and market swine must be officially identified.
HORSES – Horses, except suckling foals accompanying a negative dam, must be negative to an official equine infectious anemia
(Coggins) test conducted within 12 months prior to the opening date of an exhibition.
DOGS – Dogs four months of age or older must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination documenting that the dog is
currently vaccinated for rabies.
CATS – Cats must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian. They must also have trimmed
nails (front and rear).
IMPORTED ANIMALS – All imported animals must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection and meet the Board’s
importation requirements.
IAFE CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS – 2019

All Minnesota 4-H Members are expected to adhere to the International Association of Fairs and Exposure Code of Show Ring
Ethics. For the complete Code of Show Ring Ethics document please visit:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/iafe/website/documents/ShowRingCodeofEthics.pdf
PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING CLUB EXHIBITS
1. All clubs wishing to exhibit Club Exhibits must do so by submitting a Club Exhibits Fair Registration Form by July 1.
2. Projects will be judged during General Project Judging on Wednesday, July 31 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
a. Scarecrows, Potted Flowers, and Barrels must be brought to the 4-H Exhibit Building and ready for judging by 4:00 p.m.
b. Banners must be brought to the 4-H Foodstand and ready for judging by 4:00 p.m.
c. Scrapbooks and Community Pride must be brought to the 4-H Exhibit Building and ready for judging/judged between
3:00-6:00 p.m.
3. Each club is required to have youth representatives from your club present for conference judging for Community Pride and Club
Scrapbook projects. Share-the-Fun acts are judged prior to County Fair.
CONFERENCE JUDGING EXPECTATIONS
Judges’ placings always stand. 4-H members and parents are not allowed to confront a judge regarding a class placing. 4-H members may
ask questions of the judge in a calm, respectful manner. Parents may observe the conference judging at a distance. Any questions asked
by the judge must be answered by the 4-H member. Please reference the 4-H code of Conduct for more specific information for 4-H
expectations at http://z.umn.edu/4hconduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT
4-H Code of Conduct rules are expected to be followed by all 4-H members, families, and volunteers. Inappropriate behavior, including
defacing or damaging stalls or project exhibits, inappropriate language, using alcohol or tobacco, unsportsmanlike conduct or acting out in
the show ring will not be tolerated. Consequences may include loss of premium, State Fair trip or other county activities and/or immediate
removal from fairgrounds.
For the complete Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct for Youth, Parents, and Volunteers please visit:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/policies/
Select the Membership and code of conduct tab.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
The Minnesota 4-H Appeal Process provides a vehicle to respond to 4-H members’ concerns relating to county 4-H rules & decisions.
This process provides a means for members’, parents’, and guardians’ concerns to be heard. Issues relating to 4-H at the fair may be
appealed including eligibility, deadline violations, etc.
Refer to the complete Grievance Committee Process for more details:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/policies/docs/grievance-process-grievance-committee-process.pdf
Decisions of the judge are final and may not be appealed. Judges will have complete discretion on ribbon placings, which are non-
negotiable.
INSURANCE
All registered 4-H members are covered under group insurance through American Income Life while participating at a 4-H event. Any
claims must be written and submitted to the County Extension Office within 20 days of incident. Contact the Extension Office with
questions regarding coverage and claims.
The Fair Board & 4-H will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal property that may occur.

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STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY
1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from State Fair line-up which includes blue ribbon
exhibits only as designated by the official project judge. (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, unless they are
participating in Share the Fun, Engineering Design Challenge or State Dog Show.
3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-Hers must have completed Quality Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All
youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat,
and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-
person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option
will receive a certificate of completion.
4. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in additional State Fair activities such as Share-the-
Fun, demonstrations, Arts-In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits, or judging teams.
5. Competitive Events Deadline Exemption Option: Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "one-time" member exemption.
This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H
deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline.
6. 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 following the outlined process for the distribution
of unused livestock quota trips. When a state fair lineup is exhausted and there are trips left available in a specie area, the following
will be implemented: All blue ribbon exhibits, who meet all additional participation requirements, within a specie area that are
interested in a state fair trip experience (but not part of the state fair lineup) would become part of a “lottery system” whereas the
names of the 4-H members are put into a drawing (one time per member) and random selection occurs. If there are still trips
available, extra trips will be transferred specie to specie: sheep/swine, dairy/beef, rabbit/poultry, market goat/dairy goat. Pigeon,
lama, horse, and dog trips are not interchangeable.
a. Each county has a pre-determined quota per species for state fair trips.
b. Judges should develop a state fair line-up extensive enough to fill all quota trips.
c. Only blue-ribbon exhibits/exhibitors are eligible for state fair advancement. Grade and Livestock Quality Assurance
requirements must be met.
7. Any General or Livestock State Fair trip winner needs to declare by 10:30 a.m. Saturday of fair. This is a strict deadline. Those who
do not declare by 10:30 a.m. will be scratched and the next person in the line-up will be awarded the trip, unless they have
properly noted their interest in the trip.

CLAIMING STATE FAIR TRIPS
NEW in 2019 – All youth that wish to claim a trip to the Minnesota State Fair, must follow the below policy:
 All 4-H members eligible to receive a state fair trip will be listed on the state fair line-up for that project area/species, posted in the 4-H
fair office. Each project area will have a pre-assigned quota from Minnesota 4-H of how many trips in each project area/species that
can go to the Minnesota State Fair for each county.
 Participants wishing to claim a trip, that are within the quota limit, MUST highlight their name in green on the state fair line-up in the 4-
H fair office AND notify 4-H staff or volunteers working the 4-H desk that they are claiming the trip. This MUST be completed no
later than Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m.
 If a participant is not within the quota limit but would be interested in a state fair trip, if given the opportunity following the deadline or
by eliminating other names higher on the list due to lack of interest or claiming of a trip in another project area, they MUST highlight
their name in yellow on the state fair line-up in the 4-H fair office. This MUST be completed no later than Saturday, August 3 at
10:30 a.m. Please check back following the deadline to see if you will have the option to officially claim the trip.
 If there are still un-claimed state fair trips following the deadline AND no one has indicated their interest in claiming the trip if given the
opportunity, anyone still listed on the state fair line-up may claim the available trip(s).
 For unused livestock trips following the deadline that have not been claimed or marked by a 4-H member as being interested in
claiming the trip, will follow the above policy on distribution of unused livestock trips.

STATE 4-H POLICIES

The Minnesota 4-H State policies can be found by going to www.4-H.umn.edu/policies.











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4-H MARKET LIVESTOCK AUCTION


Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 5:00 p.m.
Steffes Show Arena

RULES & REGULATIONS:
Participation by 4-H members in this Market
Livestock Auction is strictly voluntary.
Participant Criteria:
Participants must complete all three of the
following requirements to be eligible for the
Market Livestock Auction
1. Earn a BLUE ribbon with their market
livestock animal. The animal must have
received a blue ribbon in a State Fair eligible market ready livestock class only.
2. Participate in the showmanship contest for the specie auctioning.
3. Complete a livestock skill-a-thon, for the species auctioning, held on Wednesday, July 31 from 3-6 p.m. and Thursday,
August 1 from 8-11 a.m. in the Fair Office Conference Room.
Each 4-H member may sell one animal, pen of poultry or pen of rabbits per auction.
Eligible animals must have received a blue during the 2019 Meeker County Fair in one of the following State Fair eligible market
ready class:

BEEF POULTRY (continued)
Market Beef Turkey-Domestic Only
A-40-1 Market Steer F-7- Market pen of two males or two
A-40-2 Market Heifer females
Dairy Steer RABBIT
A-50-1 Pure Breed Dairy Steer Market Rabbit
A-50-2 Crossbred Dairy Steer G-60-1 Pen of three fryers, 3 ½ to 5 ½
GOAT pounds, not over 70 days old
Market Goat G-60-1 Single Fryer, 3 ½ to 5 ½
D-20-1 Meat Market Goat, wether pounds, not over 70 days old
D-20-2 Meat Market Goat, doe SHEEP
D-20-3 Dairy Market Goat, wether Market Lamb
POULTRY H-20-1 Market Lamb Speckle Face
Chickens H-20-2 Market Lamb Black Face
F-1-1 Market Pen of two males or two H-20-3 Market Lamb White Face
females H-20-4 Market Lamb Raised from birth
Ducks SWINE
F-3-1 Market pen of two males or two Market Barrow
females I-20-1 Market Barrow
Geese Market Gilt
F-4-1 Market Pen of two males or two I-30-1 Market Gilt
females
Guinea
F-5-1 Market Pen of two males or two
females – same breed

All animals must be under a year in age, except for beef.

Blue ribbon winners must register for the market auction by 4:00 p.m. on Friday to participate. A consignment form can be obtained from
the 4-H office at the fair. It must be completely filled out, signed by the 4-H’er, a parent/guardian, and the livestock superintendent for the
species auctioning, and turned in with a printed picture (landscape orientation) to the 4-H Fair Office by 4:00 p.m. Friday.


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4-H'ers can participate in the market livestock or dairy auction, not both.
According to University of Minnesota Extension guidelines, a fee of 20% of the premium value will be deducted from each exhibitor to be
used for Meeker County 4-H programs.
Bidding will be for the premium amount only and not factor in weights.
All animals must meet the minimum live weight requirements. Beef – 1,000 lbs.; Goat- 40 lbs. Swine – 180 lbs. Sheep – 90 lbs. Finished
weight will be required for poultry and rabbits.
Auction Absentee Policy:
4-H members who have a conflict with the Meeker County Market Livestock Auction may utilize the following option if they wish to
participate in the auction. The qualifying member may have another auction age eligible member show their qualifying animal on their
behalf during the auction. The qualifying member must still meet all requirements to participate in the auction. Absences MUST be pre-
approved with 4-H staff and the 4-H Market Auction Committee prior to the auction registration deadline. The request will be allowed only
in extreme situations such as:
o Death in the family
o Once in a lifetime educational opportunity
o Event with no flexibility (e.g. wedding of immediate family)
o Illness/injury
The market livestock auction will be conducted as “premium only”. As a common courtesy, whenever possible, it is suggested that 4-H’ers
make their animal available for sale to the winning bidder, should they desire to purchase the animal. This transaction would take place
immediately after the market livestock auction between the 4-H family and the bidder. However, if the animal is going to the State Fair or is
unavailable for some other reason, that will be indicated in the market livestock auction program.
Animals that are designated to go onto State Fair may not be sold by private treaty.
Sale order at the auction will be determined by random drawing.
All terms of the sale are cash. The Meeker County Fair Board will not be held responsible for errors in the clerking or settlement of sale.
The Market Livestock Auction Committee will display the buyers name and selling price.
Each 4-H member is responsible for bringing his/her animal properly groomed and in show condition to the sale ring. Exhibitor wear their
Market Auction t-shirt for the current year. Please no caps, shorts or sandals.
All auction animals are the responsibility of the 4-H members and must be provided for until the animals are released on Sunday.
Everyone assisting with the auction is donating their services – auctioneers, clerks, 4-H volunteers and others. Please remember to thank
them for their time!
Each 4-H’er will send a thank you to the buyer of their animal. The thank you notes will be available in the 4-H Fair Office anytime
following the auction. Checks will NOT be mailed until the thank you has been received by 4-H office staff. Once checks are available, they
will be mailed to auction participants that have completed their thank you. 4-H’ers receiving a check issued for $600.00 or more, must
complete a W-9 before checks will be released.
It is a privilege to participate in the Meeker County 4-H Livestock Auction. Any violation of the above rules can result in loss of auction
premium and/or future participation.
Reminder: A mandatory group picture will be taken at 4:30 p.m. prior to the Auction at a location TBD. Dress in your 2019 auction t-shirt.
4-H’ers are asked to be available to greet potential bidders between this picture and the start of the auction. Be sure to have your animal
ready prior to picture time.























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MEEKER COUNTY 4-H BLUE RIBBON DAIRY AUCTION


Saturday, August 3, 2019, 4:00 p.m. - NEW TIME!
Steffes Show Arena

RULES & REGULATIONS:
Participation by 4-H members in this Blue Ribbon Dairy
Auction is strictly voluntary.
Participant Criteria:
Participants must complete all four of the following
requirements to be eligible for the Blue Ribbon Dairy Auction.
1. Earn a BLUE ribbon in the 4-H Dairy Show.
2. Participate in the showmanship contest.
3. Completes the 4-H dairy interview held on
Wednesday, July 31 from 3-6 p.m. in the dairy barn.
4. Participants must complete a ‘Thank You’ prior to the auction and turn in with Auction Consent form on Friday.
Anyone meeting the above criteria who plans to participate, please register with Carol Warren by 8:00 p.m. Friday.
All 4-H dairy exhibitors will receive a detailed letter describing the dairy auction rules and format prior to the fair. Please remember that
participation by 4-H members in this auction is strictly voluntary.
The auction will be conducted as “premium only”. According to University of Minnesota Extension guidelines, a fee of 20% of the premium
value will be deducted from each exhibitor to be used for Meeker County 4-H programs.
All terms of the sale are cash. The Meeker County Fair Board will not be held responsible for errors in the clerking or settlement of sale.
Everyone assisting with the auction is donating their services – auctioneers, clerks, 4-H volunteers and others. Please remember to thank
them for their time!
It is a privilege to participate in the Dairy Auction. Any violation of the above rules can result in loss of auction premium and/or future
participation.
If one of the top five champion individual winners receives less premium than what the individual divided amount earned from the pooled
blue ribbon group earnings is, then that individual champion's earned amount will be added into the group earnings pot and recalculated to
divide evenly between that individual champion and all pooled blue ribbon group participants. Therefore, an individual champion will be
guaranteed no less than what a blue ribbon pooled group participant receives.

































UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: 2019 MEEKER COUNTY 4-H PREMIUM BOOK 14

ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION


Sunday, August 4, 2019, 2:00 p.m.
Steffes Arena
10:30 a.m. – Written Test – Fair Conference Room
2:00 p.m. – Show Event – Steffes Arena
This year we will be holding a Round Robin Showmanship competition at 2:00 p.m.
on Sunday in the Steffes Arena. If you are Champion and Reserve Champion
Senior Showman in your specie, you must let Cassidy or Kayla know if you are
participating or not by Sunday at 10:30 when the test portion will begin.

RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. The Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Showman in Rabbit,
Poultry, Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Market Goat, Swine, Sheep, Horse, and
Dog (Open Showmanship – grades 6+) will be invited to participate.
2. If the qualifying Senior Showman are not able or interested in participating,
the Champion and Reserve Champion Showman of the Intermediate
division will get the opportunity to participate in their place. No one under
the Reserve Champion of the Intermediate division will be eligible to
participate this year (Dog – Open Showmanship State Fair Line-up in
grades 6+).
3. Dog may not use live animals, but there will still be a station for the species during the show rotation.
4. Live animals will be shown for Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Horse, Market Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Swine and Sheep.
5. You will be required to provide an animal to show. This animal does not have to be yours or the animal you won showmanship
with, just a properly ID’ed 4-H animal at the fair.
6. A test portion of the contest will consist of 50 questions, 5 points per species. Written tests will be scored and points given for
correct answers regardless of the individual’s species. NEW in 2019 - The test will be administered beginning at 10:30 a.m. on
Sunday, August 4 in the fair office conference room. The show portion of the event will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Steffes Arena.
7. Each individual will have 3 minutes at each species and will rotate through all nine species, not including your own. Each
contestant will receive 10 free points for their own species.
8. The animals used in the contest do not need to be fitted, but need to be clean.
9. Proper footwear (at least closed toed shoes), long pants, and long sleeves will be required to show. Show clothes are optional.
10. In order to participate in the Round Robin contest, you must have participated in the Skill-A-Thon or interview for your given
species.
11. If a parent or superintendent does not believe that it is safe for a showmanship winner to participate, we will ask the parent or
someone familiar with the given species to be available to help if necessary.
12. Superintendents for each species will be the judges for their respective species. IF you have one of your children that is eligible
to participate, you may still judge for your species IF that is the species your child qualifies with. If you have a child eligible to
participate, and they qualified with a species other than the one you serve as superintendent for, then you will have to find
someone else with knowledge of that specie to take your place to avoid any conflict of interest.
13. Previous Round Robin Showmanship Champions will not be eligible to show again. Reserve Champion winners will be eligible.























UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: 2019 MEEKER COUNTY 4-H PREMIUM BOOK 15

ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBITS


WEDNESDAY JULY 31

5:00 p.m. – ALL Poultry and Rabbit in place
6:00 p.m. – ALL Sheep in place

7:00 p.m. - ALL Beef and Goats in place

8:00 p.m. – ALL Swine in place
THURSDAY AUGUST 1

7:00 a.m. – ALL Dairy and Horse in place

LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS


K - 2 - 1 All grade levels (Individual)
K - 2 - 2 All grade levels (Team)

Requirements:
- Individual demonstration is recommended. Team demonstration can be done, however, only one State Fair trip is allotted.
- Use of an animal is required.
- At State Fair, the demonstration winner can exhibit the animal just as any other livestock trip winner including the show, interviews, and
auction.
- State Fair premium is $30 and the 4-H’er keeps all of this money.


BEEF

Countywide Project Leaders: must reserve your tie-out spot(s) before the fair by
Dale Hecht (612) 799-1859 or [email protected] completing the entry form located in the Open Class
Steve Ludwig (320) 980-1633 or [email protected] Premium Book (paper version or online:
www.meekerfair.com/premiumbook). Please complete the
Birth Dates form by July 15, 2019.
Spring Calf Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2019
Fall Calf Sept.1-Dec. 31, 2018 BREEDING HEIFER
Summer Yearling May 1-Aug. 31, 2018 A - 10 - 1 Registered Spring Calf
Junior Yearling Jan. 1-April 30, 2018 A - 10 - 2 Registered Fall Calf
Senior Yearling Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2017 A - 10 - 3 Registered Summer Yearling
Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January A - 10 - 4 Registered Junior Yearling
1, 2019 A - 10 - 5 Registered Senior Yearling
Prospect Calf Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2019 A - 10 - 6 Commercial Spring Calf
Market Beef January 1 to August 31, 2018 A - 10 - 7 Commercial Fall Calf
Dairy Steer January 1 to August 31, 2018 A - 10 – 8 Commercial Summer Yearling
A - 10 - 9 Commercial Junior Yearling
Bedding will be provided, and price will be set according to A - 10 - 10 Commercial Senior Yearling
availability and need. Payment is to be made to Beef Requirements:
Superintendents upon arrival. Cow/Calf Pairs count as one - Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must
animal. be on file in the Extension 4-H Office by the May 15 animal ID
deadline of the current year.
BEEF TIE-OUTS COW AND CALF
Tie-outs will be available to any beef exhibitor who wishes A - 20- 1* Cow and Calf pair
to use them (4-H, Open Class, and FFA exhibitors) for $10
per animal (cow/calf pair counts as 1 animal). You
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PROSPECT CALF - Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they
A - 30- 1* Beef Breeds Calf (Heifers & can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be
Steers) eligible for State Fair or market livestock auction.
A - 30- 2 Dairy Steer Calf – County Fair - A Crossbred Dairy Steer Division has been added. Crossbred
Only Dairy Steers must be from the following breeds in any
MARKET BEEF combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein,
A - 40- 1* Market Steer Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande, Red &
A - 40- 2* Market Heifer White Holsteins, Norwegian Red, and Viking Red (Swedish,
Requirements: Danish, & Finnish Red)
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; OTHER BEEF
recommended maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. A – 70 - 1 Baby Beef - County Fair Class
DAIRY STEER Only! (must be born January 1 to
A - 50- 1* Pure Breed Dairy Steer May 1 of current year).
A - 50- 2* Crossbred Dairy Steer BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
Requirements: A – 60 - 1 Grades 9+
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; A – 60 - 2 Grades 6-8
maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding A – 60 - 3 Grades 3-5
the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State CLOVERBUD BEEF
fair. A – 62 - 1 Cloverbud Beef
- Pure Breed Dairy Steers must be 100% dairy breed. These A – 62 – 2 Cloverbud Beef Poster
breeds will be accepted without registration papers: Ayrshire, Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking 6:00 p.m.
Shorthorn dairy steers must be registered with American
Milking Shorthorn Society and not carry the “S” suffix.

DAIRY


County Wide Project Leaders: Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth
Carol Warren (320) 221-3074 or [email protected] dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
Greg Nelson (320) 275-2360 or [email protected] - 1* Winter calf
- 2* Fall calf
Birth Dates: - 3* Summer Junior Yearling
Junior Calf March 1, 2019 to May 2019 - 4* Spring Junior Yearling
Winter Calf Dec 1, 2018 to Feb 28, 2019 - 5* Winter Senior Yearling
Fall Calf Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2018 - 6* Fall Senior Yearling
Summer Junior June 1 to Aug 31, 2018 - 7* Junior 2-yr old
Yearling - 8* Senior 2-yr old
Spring Junior Yearling Mar 1 to May 31, 2018 - 9* Three year old cow
Winter Senior Yearling Dec 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 - 10* Four year old cow
Fall Senior Yearling Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2017 - 11* Aged Cow, five years and older
Junior 2 Year Old March 1, to Aug 31, 2017 - 12* Dry Cow
Senior 2 Year Old Sept 1, 2016 to Feb 29, 2017 Requirements:
Three Year Old cows Sept 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016 - Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the
two-year-old cow class.
Four Year Old cows Sept 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 - Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305
Cow, Five Years & Born before Sept 1, 2014 days.
Older OTHER DAIRY (County Fair ONLY)
B – 70 - 1 Junior Herd – 3 animals of different
B - 1 Ayrshire, Registered & Grade ages owned by same member.
B - 2 Brown Swiss, Registered & Grade Recommended 1 of milking age.
B - 3 Guernsey, Registered & Grade B – 70 - 2 Production: Dairy Production –
B - 4 Jersey, Registered & Grade Animal 2 Years Old & Older
B - 5 Milking Shorthorn, Registered & Grade B – 70 - 3 Performance: Performance Dairy
B - 6 Red & White Holstein, Registered & Grade Performance Index – Animal under
B - 7 Holstein, Registered 3 years old.
B - 8 Holstein, Grade B – 70 - 4 Junior Calf – (LIMITED TO
B - 9 Crossbred & Other Breeds MEMBERS 3 - 5 GRADE)
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DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP CLOVERBUD DAIRY
B - 60 - 1 Grades 9 and over B – 62 - 1 Cloverbud Dairy
B - 60 - 2 Grades 6-8 B – 62 – 2 Cloverbud Dairy Poster
B - 60 - 3 Grades 3-5 Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
6:00 p.m.

DAIRY GOAT


Countywide Project Leaders: DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Donnel & Christa Williamson (320) 220-0661 C – 60 - 1 Grades 9+
williamsonorganicfarm.com C – 60 - 2 Grades 6-8
C – 60 - 3 Grades 3-5
BIRTH DATES: OTHER DAIRY GOATS
Junior Doe Kid April 1 – June 30, 2019 C – 70 - 1 Production
Senior Doe Kid Jan. 1 – Mar. 31, 2019 DAIRY GOAT POSTERS (County Fair Only)
Dry Yearling Doe Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2018 * A maximum of one educational and one promotional poster
Milking Yearling Doe Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2018 may be shown per exhibitor.
Milking Two-Year Old Doe Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2017 -Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
Milking ~ 3 Years and Born in 2015 or 2016 6:00 p.m.
under 5 years Educational Poster
Milking ~ 5 Years and Born before 2014 C – 72 – 1 Grades 9+
Older C – 72 – 2 Grades 6-8
C – 72 – 3 Grades 3-5
C – 10 – 1* Junior Doe Kid - Educational Poster to educate the public visiting the barns
C – 10 – 2* Senior Doe Kid about an aspect related to goats.
C – 10 – 3* Dry Yearling Doe - Size 14”x22”
C – 10 – 4* Milking Yearling Doe Promotional Poster
C – 10 – 5* Milking Doe - Two Year Old C – 72 – 4 Grades 9+
C – 10 – 6* Milking Doe - Three or Four Years C – 72 – 5 Grades 6-8
Old C – 72 – 6 Grades 3-5
C – 10 – 7* Milking Doe - Five Years and - Promotional Poster to promote an area related to goats.
Older - Size 14”x22”
NOTE: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats
For safety reasons all dairy goats must be dehorned/disbudded. CLOVERBUD DAIRY GOAT
Regrowth of less than ONE inch allowed. C – 62 - 1 Cloverbud Dairy Goat
C – 62 – 2 Cloverbud Dairy Goat Poster
Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
6:00 p.m.

MEAT GOAT


Countywide Project Leader: Fall Yearling Meat Breeding June 1, 2018 –
Larry Ludwig (320) 291-1577 or Doe (never kidded) November 30, 2018
[email protected] Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid December 1, 2018 –
February 28, 2019
BIRTH DATES: Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid March 1, 2019 – May
Meat Market Goat (wether or December 1, 2018 – 31, 2019
doe) April 30, 2019
Dairy Market Goat (wether) December 1, 2018 – NOTE: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats
April 30, 2019
Senior. Yearling Meat Goat December 1, 2017 – MARKET GOAT - (males must be neutered)
Breeding Doe (registered or February 28, 2018 D - 20- 1* Meat Market Goat, wether
grade) (never kidded) D - 20- 2* Meat Market Goat, doe
Junior Yearling Meat Goat March 1, 2018 – May 31, D - 20- 3* Dairy Market Goat, wether
Breeding Doe (registered or 2018
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MEAT BREEDING DOE Use the following Classes, with the Divisions and birth dates
D - 30- 1* Meat Goat - Senior Yearling above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
Breeding Doe, registered or grade - 1 Milking Yearling
(never kidded) - 2 Milking Two Year Old
D - 30- 2* Meat Goat - Junior Yearling - 3 Milking Three or Four Year Old
Breeding Doe, registered or grade - 4 Milking Five Years and Older
(never kidded) MARKET GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
D - 30- 3* Meat Goat – Fall Yearling D – 60 - 4 Grades 9+
Breeding Doe D – 60 - 5 Grades 6-8
D – 30- 4* Meat Goat – Senior Meat D – 60 - 6 Grades 3-5
Breeding Doe Kid MEAT GOAT POSTERS
D – 30- 5* Meat Goat – Junior Meat Breeding * A maximum of one educational and one promotional poster
Doe Kid may be shown per exhibitor.
Requirements: Educational Poster
- Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to D – 72 – 1 Grades 9+
exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. D – 72 – 2 Grades 6-8
Note: For safety reasons, all market goats must be D – 72 – 3 Grades 3-5
dehorned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch. Does - Educational Poster to educate the public visiting the barns
shown in market classes must be disbudded in accordance with about an aspect related to goats.
market animal rules. Cut (saws) off horns are not permitted. - Size 14”x22”
Meat Breeding Does may have horns and they do not need to Promotional Poster
be capped or blunted. However, if an animal is deemed a safety D – 72 – 4 Grades 9+
concern, additional safety measures may be required. D – 72 – 5 Grades 6-8
OTHER MARKET CLASSES (County Fair Only) D – 72 – 6 Grades 3-5
D – 21 Boer - Promotional Poster to promote an area related to goats.
D – 22 Pygmy - Size 14”x22”
D – 23 Other Meat Type CLOVERBUD MEAT GOAT
D – 62 - 1 Cloverbud Meat Goat
D – 62 – 2 Cloverbud Meat Goat Poster
Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
6:00 p.m.


DOG

Countywide Project Leaders: points in a sub-novice class at a kennel club show OR must
Erin Yanish & Joe Yanish (320) 693-2007 or have completed 2 years of obedience training before beginning
[email protected] 4-H agility instruction. A verifiable dog show/match score may
be substituted for a county or state show score provided that
Requirements: score was earned by the same dog/handler team. This is to
- A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not ensure that a working relationship has been established
both! between this handler and dog.
- 4-Hers – 3 grade and up are eligible for county and state dog - NEW IN 2019 – All dog participants are asked to provide a
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show. photo, along with a brief summary of what you
- 4-Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of participated in for dog this year. These will be hung in the
training they and their dog have received. Additional 4-H Exhibit Building, instead of doing a public
information, class requirements, and rules/regulations can be demonstration during fair.
found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, Rally, and
Showmanship rules and guidelines (four separate publications) DOG AGILITY
available on the MN 4-H dog project website Z - 1 - 0 Limited Agility
z.umn.edu/mn4hdogproject Z - 1 - 1 Pre-Agility
- All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements Z - 1 - 2* Beginner
listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project ID Affidavit & Vaccination Z - 1 - 3* Elementary
Form. Z - 1 - 4* Intermediate
- In order to be State Agility Show eligible, member must have Z - 1 - 5* Senior
attended at least six county or private trainings. Z - 1 - 6* Advanced
- In order to begin taking 4-H agility classes, a dog/handler team Z - 1 - 7* Jumpers 1
must have achieved a minimum obedience score of 170 or Z - 1 - 8* Jumpers 2
higher at a county or state 4-H dog show OR lost fewer than 30 Z - 1 - 9* Jumpers 3

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DOG OBEDIENCE DOG SHOWMANSHIP
Z - 2 - 1* Foundation Z - 3 - 1* Novice
Z - 2 - 2* Beginner Z - 3 - 2* Open
Z - 2 - 3* Graduate Beginner DOG RALLY
Z - 2 - 4* Novice Z - 4 - 1* Foundation
Z - 2 - 5* Graduate Novice Z - 4 - 2* Pre-Novice
Z - 2 - 6* Pre-Open Z - 4 - 3* Novice
Z - 2 - 7* Open Z - 4 - 4* Pre-Advanced
Z - 2 - 8* Graduate Open Z - 4 - 5* Advanced
Z - 2 - 9* Pre-Utility Z - 4 - 6* Excellent
Z - 2 - 10* Utility Z - 4 - 7* Veteran
Z - 2 - 11* Veteran CLOVERBUD DOG
Z - 2 - 12* Brace - Beginner Score Card will Z - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Dog
be used in judging. Z - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Dog Poster
Z - 2 - 13* Four-Dog Team Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
Graduate Beginner Score Card 6:00 p.m.
will be used in judging

HORSE

Horse PDC Members include: -Horses can come on Wednesday (the day before the fair starts)
Cheryl Eblen, Lynda Frenchick, Erin & Joe Yanish, but need to be in place by 7:00 a.m. on Thursday and must
Allyana Eblen, Zoe Eblen, & Laura Shoutz remain stalled in the barn until 6:00 pm on SUNDAY. All
horses must be removed and their stalls cleaned by 7:00 p.m.
4-H COUNTY & STATE QUALIFYING SHOW: on Sunday. A parent or guardian are required to be at the barn
Saturday, All Training Levels 9:00 a.m. for checkout. 4-H Stalling assignments will be completed by
July 27 (Event held prior to County Fair) the 4-H staff after county fair registration forms have been
Saturday, Pleasure Classes 9:30 a.m. received and will be posted in the barn on entry day of county
July 27 (Event held prior to County Fair) fair. If you do not exhibit at the County Show, you may not be
Saturday, Cloverbud Classes 12:00 p.m. able to stall your horse due to limited space. Please note that
July 27 (Event held prior to County Fair) whenever possible, clubs will be stalled together.
Saturday, Games Following -Cloverbud Members are also encouraged to stall their horses.
July 27 (Event held prior to County Fair) Cloverbuds, * Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H
not before sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly
1:00 p.m.
fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use
is required when mounted. A helmet must be worn for all levels
4-H COUNTY FAIR EVENTS: of the training project (ground and astride). This policy also
Thursday, August 1 Horse Activity/ 10:00 a.m. extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth
Demonstration in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. Additional
Thursday, August 1 Horse Activity/ 2:00 p.m. information can be found at z.umn.edu/4hhorseproject
Demonstration COMPLETING CLASS REGISTRATION
Friday, August 2 Horse Activity/ 10:00 a.m. If you have questions about registering, please feel free to
Demonstration contact any member of the Horse Project Development
Friday, August 2 Horse Activity/ 2:00 p.m. Committee and/or the Extension Office.
Demonstration
Saturday, August 3 Horse Fun Show 9:00 a.m. Important Information
-County Fair premium money will be paid on only the top
two placings per exhibitor from the County & State
-All 4-H Horses must be removed, 4-H’ers must have their stalls Qualifying Show.
cleaned, and check out with an adult horse Project -A novice is any beginner or inexperienced 4-H member who
Development Committee member between 6 – 6:30 p.m. on has not won a 4-H or other blue ribbon in the class they are
Sunday night of fair. Horses may not be removed before 6 entering. Novice classes are not eligible for state show points.
p.m. Each exhibitor is limited to two horses to be entered (training
-All non-Cloverbud (3 grade and up) Horse Project members horses do not apply).
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that participate in the Meeker County 4-H Horse Show will be -If riding more than one horse per discipline (games, pleasure),
required to stall one horse for the four days of County Fair 4-H’ers will declare which horse(s) will be ridden for points &
(Thursday – Sunday). Each member is limited to one horse. which will not.
Not stalling will result in loss of premium money. -Pony height is 14 hands – 56” & under.

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-A single horse or pony may be entered in a class or event only TRAIL CLASS (Western or English attire)
once. Each horse used needs to: Y – 7 - 1* 9th grade & up
- Be properly identified to the County Extension Office by Y – 7 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade
the May animal ID deadline of the current year. Y – 7 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade
- Have a negative equine infectious anemia test (coggins) Y – 7 - 4 Novice
within 12 months prior to the opening date of the POLE WEAVING
exhibition (this includes all 4-H sponsored events). Y – 8 - 1* 9th grade & up
-Class Age Divisions – 4-H classes will be divided as follows for Y – 8 - 2* 6th grade – 8th grade
all County Horse Show classes: Cloverbuds (grades K-2), Y – 8 - 3 3rd grade – 5th grade
novice (any age/grade 4-H’er who is a beginner, new to that Y – 8 - 4 Novice
class, or inexperienced), grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades JUMPING FIGURE 8
9+. The only exception to this are pony and saddleseat Y – 9 - 1* 9th grade & up
classes (see below for more specifics for these classes). Y – 9 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade
Please note grades listed are those the 4-H’er just complete Y – 9 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade
that school year. 4-H’ers completing grade 9 will now show in Y – 9 - 4 Novice
the senior age division, rather than intermediate. KEY RACE
Y – 10 - 1* 9th grade & up
WESTERN & ENGLISH HALTER SHOWMANSHIP Y – 10 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade
Y – 1 - 1* 9th grade & up Y – 10 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade
Y – 1 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade Y – 10 - 4 Novice
Y – 1 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade BARREL RACING
Y – 1 - 4 Novice Y – 11 - 1* 9th grade & up
Y – 1 - 5 Horseless Halter Showmanship Y – 11 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade
(For kids who don’t have their own Y – 11 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade
horse, but want to show someone Y – 11 - 4 Novice
else’s horse.) HORSE TRAINING
HUNT SEAT ENGLISH PLEASURE Y – 12 - 1* Step 1
Y – 2 - 1* 9th grade & up Y – 12 - 2* Step 2
Y – 2 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade Y – 12 - 3* Step 3
Y – 2 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade Y – 12 - 4* Step 4
Y – 2 - 4 Novice Y – 12 - 5* Step 5
Y – 2 - 5* Saddle Seat 6th grade & older Y – 12 - 6* Step 6
Y – 2 - 6 Saddle Seat 5th grade & younger NOVICE WALK TROT PLEASURE (English and Western
Y – 2 - 7 Hunt Seat Ponies combined)
HUNT SEAT ENGLISH EQUITATION (Non-Qualifying for State Show) – For County Points Only
Y – 3 - 1* 9th grade & up Y – 20 – 1 3rd grade and up
Y – 3 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade NOVICE WALK TROT EQUITATION/HORSEMANSHIP
Y – 3 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade (Non-Qualifying for State Show) – For County Points Only
Y – 3 - 4 Novice Y – 21 - 1 3rd grade and up
Y – 3 - 5* Saddle Seat 6th grade & older HORESELESS HORSE WALK/TROT
Y – 3 - 6 Saddle Seat 5th grade & younger (Non-Qualifying for State Show) – For County Points Only
Y – 3 - 7 Hunt Seat Ponies Y – 22 - 1 9th grade & up
WESTERN PLEASURE Y – 22 - 2 6th grade - 8th grade
Y – 4 - 1* 9th grade & up Y – 22 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade
Y – 4 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade CLOVERBUD HORSE –Cloverbud Horse Show Classes will be
Y – 4 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade held as part of the County Horse Show on Saturday, July 27 ,
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Y – 4 - 4 Novice following the pleasure classes.
Y – 4 - 5 Ponies As of 2017 – MN 4-H Rule: Cloverbuds may participate with a
WESTERN PLEASURE-PLEASURE TYPE horse in three classes: Cloverbud halter/showmanship,
Y – 5 - 1* 9th grade & up Cloverbud western pleasure, and Cloverbud barrels. If the horse
Y – 5 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade is used in a riding setting, the Cloverbud may sit on the back of
Y – 5 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade the horse with a responsible person (grades 7+) in control of the
Y – 5 – 4 Novice horse at all times. Helmets are required for the Cloverbud in any
WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP riding setting.
Y – 6 - 1* 9th grade & up Y – 62 - 1 Cloverbud Halter/Showmanship
Y – 6 - 2* 6th grade - 8th grade Y – 62 - 2 Cloverbud Western Horsemanship
Y – 6 - 3 3rd grade - 5th grade or English Equitation
Y – 6 - 4 Novice Y – 62 - 3 Cloverbud Barrels
Y – 6 - 5 Ponies Y – 62 – 4 Cloverbud Horse Poster

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Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by • All equipment must be returned to it's storage place
6:00 p.m. after use
HORSE RELATED (This is for members whose family OWNS a • Remove and properly dispose of manure from your
horse) – Judged with general exhibits on entry day animals
(Wednesday) of County Fair • Don't litter the grounds
Y – 40 - 1* Grades 6+ • Rake divots
Y – 40 - 2 Grades 3-5 • Shut all gates and doors when you leave
Requirements: • No riding outside the fairgrounds
- Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division. • No riding in the barn
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or • All other fairground rules apply
article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H EARNING A TRIP TO THE STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW
member has made, done, or learned in the project.
- Exhibits are conference judged on entry day during general Youth 6 grade and up are eligible for State horse trips. Please
refer to the Meeker County Horse Project Handbook for
exhibit judging with the exhibitor present.
HORSELESS HORSE (This is for members whose family does specifics.
COUNTY FAIR
NOT own a horse) – Judged with general exhibits on entry day Important Steps to Follow at the Meeker County Fair:
(Wednesday) of County Fair - Pick up your County Fair packet from 4-H staff or
Y – 50 - 1* Grades 6+ volunteer at the registration desk on Wednesday, July 31
Y – 50 - 2 Grades 3-5
Requirements: from 2:30 - 6:00 P.M. This allows the Extension staff to
record your registration and for you to receive your
- Must be enrolled in Horseless Horse to exhibit in this division. wristband. 4-H’ers wearing wristbands are admitted free
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or at the gate. You will not receive a wristband until you
article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H register.
member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Bring your horse to the fair by Thursday of Fair no later
- Exhibits are conference judged on entry day during general than 7:00 a.m. Horses may arrive any time Wednesday.
exhibit judging with the exhibitor present. - Take your horse home starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday of
fair. A parent or responsible adult is asked to be present
GENERAL MEEKER COUNTY & QUALIFYING SHOW RULES during checkout. Failure to comply will result in the loss
For complete rules see the Minnesota 4-H Horse Program Rule of premium money. All horses must be removed and
Book at: their stalls cleaned by 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-
science/horse/docs/4-H-horse-project-rulebook.pdf HORSE ACTIVITIES/DEMONSTRATIONS
The Rule Book will include information regarding show attire, Exhibitors should plan to participate in horse activities and
behavior, discipline, trainer policies, etc. (Copies are available demonstrations during County Fair to help promote our 4-H
either online or at the Extension Office) Also refer to the Meeker Horse Project. There will be no premiums awarded for these
County Horse Project Handbook for more county guidelines and events and State Fair points cannot be earned. You will not
information at: www.z.umn.edu/meekerhorse2019 need to pre-register for these events.
Blue, Red and White ribbons will be awarded at the Judge’s FUN SHOW
discretion for all disciplines and classes. Possible classes include: Egg & Spoon, Music In Motion,
Trail, 4-in-a-Line, Baton, Pennant, Speed Dash, & Costume
Game Classes: Cloverbud: The only classes that Cloverbuds can ride in
A five second penalty will be assessed for each obstacle the fun show are the same classes that they participated in
knocked down. A broken pattern will result in a no time. Upon at the County Horse Show.
entering the show arena, you must break forward motion or Show attire:
make a safety circle before proceeding.
Meeker County Fairgrounds 4-H Adult and Youth riding rules: All • Short/long sleeve shirt or t-shirt (no tank tops allowed)
horse riding rules and grounds care must be followed at all • Jeans/long pants
times and these include; • Riding Boots
• Closed toed shoes when handling • Helmet – REQUIRED WHENEVER MOUNTED
• Helmets MUST be worn by anyone anytime mounted DRILL TEAM EXHIBITION
on a horse A group of horses and riders performing choreographed
• No riding on blacktopped surfaces, on gravel in front maneuvers to music. Drill teams are intended to entertain,
show sportsmanship, horsemanship, team work and
of 4-H building, or outside the fairgrounds.
• Proper riding boots and attire must be worn while dedication.
riding
• Only Meeker County 4-H Horse Project Members may
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LAMA

Requirements:
E - 1 - All Grades Birthdates:
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions above: 4-H Lama projects must be born prior to January 1, 2019.
- 1 Costume (Optional) Gender:
- 2 Obstacle Course No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for
- 3 Public Relations exhibition.
- 4 Showmanship (Required) All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2019 are eligible for
- 5 Fiber exhibition.
- 6 Poster All females born prior to January 1, 2019 are eligible for
- 7 Interview exhibition.
Please Note: CLOVERBUD LAMA
- May be a Regional event based on number of exhibitors. Cloverbuds can do one or both of the classes listed below.
- Housing of animals TBD. E - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Lama Showmanship
E - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Costume
E - 62 - 3 Cloverbud Lama Poster
Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
6:00 p.m.

POULTRY

Countywide Project Leaders: exhibition (test results must be included) in order to exhibit. A
Jeff Weckwerth (320) 582-1152 or [email protected] copy needs to be turned into the 4-H staff immediately when
Alison Radunz (320) 587-6728 or arriving at the fair.
[email protected] - Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using
the American Standard of Perfection as a guide.
Hatch Dates: - 4-H exhibitor may show two pens in each breeding pen (all
All exhibited birds (except pigeons) must be of this year’s hatch. species, both standard and bantams). Only one pen may be
Suggested hatch dates are: shown in market and egg production lots. Exhibitors may enter
• Breeding Poultry and Waterfowl – January 1 or after one pen in each egg production category.
• Egg Production Chickens – March 1 or after - Judge need not judge dirty or unsightly exhibits. Feed and
• Market Chickens – March 1 or after (should be 8-10 water must be furnished by the exhibitor.
weeks old at fair) **You may need two hatches of - Please remember that July and August are hot and that it is
market chickens to accommodate an early County YOUR responsibility to keep your birds watered.
Fair and (a late August) State Fair.
• Market Domestic Turkey & Waterfowl – March 1 or CHICKENS
after F - 1 - 1* Market pen of two males or two
• Pigeons - Must have previous year’s seamless band females
or older on and be ID’ed by May 15. F - 1 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two
• Doves - Breeding pair must have previous years females
seamless band or older on. F - 1 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male
• Guinea - January 1 or after. & two females
Weight Guidelines: F - 1 - 4* Egg production pen of two pullets
To avoid over-finished market chickens, it is recommended that – White egg layers
they be as near 8-10 weeks of age at show time as possible. F – 1 – 5* Egg production pen of two pullets
Market ducks, geese and turkeys should be well filled out in the – Brown egg layers
breast and leg. DOVES
Requirements: F - 2 - 1* Purebred breeding pair
-Egg production pen of two pullets will have two separate lots DUCKS
(one for white egg layers, and one for brown egg layers), F - 3 - 1* Market pen of two males or two
hybrids recommended. females
- Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch and same breed F - 3 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two
when making your market or breeding pens. females
- All poultry, except waterfowl, pigeons, and doves must have a F - 3 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male
Statement of Origin indicating birds are from a Pullorum- & two females
Typhoid free flock within 12 months prior to entry day, or have
tested negative for Pullorum-Typhoid within 90 days prior to

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GEESE TURKEYS - DOMESTIC ONLY
F - 4 - 1* Market pen of two males or two F - 7 - 1* Market pen of two males or two
females females
F - 4 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two F - 7 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two
females females
GUINEA POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be F - 60 - 1 Grades 9+
shown: F - 60 - 2 Grades 6-8
F - 5 - 1* Market pen of two males or two F - 60 - 3 Grades 3-5
females – (same breed) OTHER POULTRY
F - 5 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two F - 70 - 2 Show and Hobby
females – (same breed) POULTRY POSTER
PIGEONS - Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
F - 6 - 1* Utility, 1 Breeding Pair 6:00 p.m.
F - 6 - 2* Utility, 1 Young bird Male or F - 70 - 3 Grades 9+
Female, 1 young bird, this year F - 70 - 4 Grades 6-8
band F - 70 - 5 Grades 3-5
F - 6 - 3* Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair - Educational poster to educate the public visiting the barns
F - 6 - 4* Fancy, Young bird Male or about an aspect related to poultry.
Female, 1 young bird, this year - Size 14”x22” (state fair requirement)
band CLOVERBUD POULTRY
F - 6 - 5* Flying, 1 Breeding Pair F - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Poultry
F - 6 - 6* Flying, Young bird Male or F – 62 – 2 Cloverbud Poultry Poster
Female, 1 young bird, this year Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
band 6:00 p.m.



RABBITS


Countywide Project Leader: - Lease paperwork needs to be submitted by the identification
Josh Carlson (320) 221-1335 or deadline, if leased.
[email protected] - Classes may be combined, if low class numbers warrant this.
4 CLASS - SMALL BREEDS
Rules: G - 1 - Dutch
4-H Members can REGISTER the following: G - 2 - Havana
12 BREEDING RABBITS MAXIMUM PER EXHIBITOR! G - 3 - Jersey Wooly
PLUS G – 4 - Lionhead
4 MARKET RABBITS MAXIMUM PER EXHIBITOR! G - 5 - Holland Lop
Please note: a pen of three market rabbit’s count as one rabbit. G - 6 - Mini Lop
2 RABBITS MAXIMUM PER CLASS G - 7 - Mini Satin
ONLY 150 CAGES are available for fair, so based on G - 8 - Mini Rex
registration numbers, members will be given a MAX they can G - 9 - Standard Rex
show following the July 1 registration deadline. All additional G - 10 - Tan
open cages will be assigned on a lottery basis for 4-H Members G - 11 - Other Small Breed
with additional rabbits registered. Use the following Classes, with the Division (breeds) and birth
EACH CAGE CAN ONLY CONTAIN ONE RABBIT APART dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
FROM A PEN OF THREE MARKET RABBITS. - 1* Senior Buck over 6 months of age
- Members are encouraged to keep health/feed records on all - 2* Senior Doe over 6 months of age
rabbits shown. - 3* Junior Buck under 6 months of age
- Members are highly encouraged to sign up for showmanship. - 4* Junior Doe under 6 months of age
- Attire: Long sleeved shirts are required for judging. 6 CLASS - LARGE BREEDS
- Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the animal’s left G - 20 - Californian
ear for identification purposes. Each animal is required to G - 21 - Champagne de Argent
have a unique tattoo, families can NOT use the same G - 22 - French Lop
tattoo for multiple rabbits of a different breed or gender. A G - 23 - New Zealand
legible tattoo is “a tattoo that shows ink below the skin and G - 24 - Satin
must be readable.” Permanent marker or ink is not agreeable. G - 25 - Other Large Breed


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Use the following Classes, with the Division (breeds) and birth RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): G - 61 - 1 Grades 9+
- 1* Senior Buck over 8 months of age G - 61 - 2 Grades 6-8
- 2* Senior Doe over 8 months of age G - 61 - 3 Grades 3-5
- 3* Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age CLOVERBUD EXHIBIT
- 4* Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age G - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Rabbit
- 5* Junior Buck under 6 months of age G - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Rabbit – Costume
- 6* Junior Doe under 6 months of age G - 62 - 3 Cloverbud Rabbit Poster
Requirements: Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
- Purebred rabbits are those which have a three-generation 6:00 p.m.
pedigree showing the ancestral background being of all the COSTUME (County Fair Only)
same breed, making it eligible for registration. G - 64 - 1 Costume Exhibit (All ages)
- All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Requirements:
Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to - Show your creative side. Create and dress your rabbit in a
ARBA standards & Judge’s discretion of ARBA standards. costume. Costumes must be constructed by member, NOT
- Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for purchased, and not reused from previous years.
identification purposes. RABBIT POSTERS
- No pre-junior rabbits accepted. - Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
- All animals must meet weight requirements. If they do not meet 6:00 p.m.
weight requirements (as outlined in the American Rabbit Educational Poster
Breeders Association Standard of Perfection – copies are G - 70* - 1 Grades 9+
available upon request from the Extension Office), by Judge’s G - 70* - 2 Grades 6-8
discretion, member will receive a lower placing. (i.e. Purple G - 70 - 3 Grades 3-5
would drop to a blue, blue would drop to a red, red would drop - Educational Poster to educate the public visiting the barns
to a white). about an aspect related to rabbits.
MARKET RABBIT - Size 14”x22” (state fair requirement)
G - 60- 1* Pen of three fryers, 3 ½ to 5 ½ Promotional Poster
pounds, not over 70 days old G - 70 - 4* Grades 9+
G - 60 - 2* Single fryer, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, G - 70 - 5* Grades 6-8
not over 70 days old G - 70 - 6 Grades 3-5
Any rabbit shown in a market class can NOT be shown in a - Promotional Poster to promote an area related to rabbits.
breeding class. - Size 14”x22” (state fair requirement)

SHEEP


Countywide Project Leader: H - 7 Registered Southdown (fitted &
Bruce Nickel (320) 693-2428 or [email protected] slick shorn)
H - 8 Registered Suffolk (fitted & slick
BIRTH DATES shorn)
January Ewe Lamb Born in Jan. of current year H - 9 Other Registered Breeds (fitted &
February Ewe Lamb Born in Feb. of current year slick shorn)
March Ewe Lamb Born in March of current year H - 10 Wether Dam Black Face (Market
Yearling Ewe Born on or after January 1 of type ewe, must be Slick Shorn)
previous year and must not show H - 11 Commercial Black Face (fitted &
evidence of four permanent slick shorn)
incisors. H - 12 Commercial White and Speckle
Market Lamb Born on or after January Face (fitted & slick shorn)
H - 13 Wether Dam White & Speckle
Face (Market type ewe, must be
- For all pair classes, breeding ewes and market lambs, lambs slick shorn)
paired together must be two lambs registered and shown by Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth
the same 4-H’er.
dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):

Yearling Ewe
- 2*
BREEDING EWE - 3* January Ewe Lamb
H - 4 Registered Columbia - 4* February Ewe Lamb
H - 5 Registered Dorset (fitted & slick - 5* March Ewe Lamb
shorn) - 6 Pair of Ewe Lambs
H - 6 Registered Hampshire (fitted & - 7 Pair of Yearling Ewes
slick shorn)
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MARKET LAMB Requirements:
- All market lambs must be closely shorn (to approximately ¼ - Lamb lead exhibitors must groom and train a sheep and must
inch wool length) to be eligible for the market classes. wear a garment made from at least 60% wool. Garment is
H - 20 - 1* Market Lamb – Speckle Face defined as a piece of clothing covering a main part of your
H - 20 - 2 * Market Lamb - Black Face body (not socks or accessories).
H - 20 - 3* Market Lamb – White Face - Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise,
H - 20 - 4* Market Lamb (raised from birth) their outfit, and their lamb.
H - 20 - 5 Pair of Market Lambs - Classes may be combined depending on number of entrants
- Use the same Class/Lot for both lambs. - All Cloverbud rules apply.
- Lambs raised from birth must be bred and raised by the family FLEECE
of the exhibiting 4-H member. There is not a raised from birth H – 40 – 1* Fleece
class at State Fair, so these lambs would compete in the same Requirements:
classes as all other market lambs. - All 4-H’ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at
NOTE: All of the above market lamb class winners will come the State Fair; no housing will be provided!
together at the end for an overall Champion and Reserve SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
Champion Market Lamb and for State Fair Line Up. H – 60 – 1 Grades 9+
Requirements: H – 60 – 2 Grades 6-8
Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; H – 60 – 3 Grades 3-5
required maximum weight is 170 pounds. Market animals CLOVERBUD SHEEP
exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State fair. Cloverbuds can do one or both of the classes listed below.
LAMB LEAD (Friday – Interviews @ 11:00 a.m.; Lamb Lead H – 62 – 1 Cloverbud Sheep
Show AND Sheep Show to follow) H – 62 – 2 Cloverbud Sheep Poster
H – 30 – 1* Grades 9+ Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
H – 30 – 2* Grades 6-8 6:00 p.m.
H – 30 – 3 Grades 3-5
H – 30 – 4 Cloverbud Lamb Lead (K-2)

SWINE


Countywide Project Leader: Market Gilt Born on or after Jan 1 of
Randy Lipinski at (320) 453-2074 or current year. Recommended
[email protected] farrow date of Feb. 1 or after.

Market Gilts will again be shown at State Fair. (Note: Champion BREEDING GILTS
barrows and gilts will never compete against each other, and I- 2 Commercial Gilts
auction limitations will be in place.) I - 4 Registered Duroc
Each 4-H member may exhibit one market barrow, one market I - 5 Registered Hampshire
gilt, and one breeding gilt. Each member may also exhibit a I - 6 Registered Spotted Swine
‘litter of three’ (see “Other Swine”, I-70-1). I - 7 Registered Yorkshire
I - 8 Registered Other Breeds
Swine 21-Day Rule:
Counties with a swine shows 21 days or greater from state fair Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth
swine show (on or before August 2, 2019) - youth may select to dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
take another pig from those on ID. Pig must not have been - 2* January
shown by any other sibling at county fair. Substitute must be - 3* February
same type. - 4* March
MARKET BARROW
BIRTH DATES: I - 20 - 1* Market Barrow
January Gilt Born in January of current MARKET GILT
year I - 30 - 1* Market Gilt
February Gilt Born in February of current Requirements:
year - All barrows and gilts must be tagged with a Minnesota 4-H ear
March Gilt Born in March of current year tag by the May ID deadline in accordance with current
Market Barrow Born on or after Jan. 1 of identification procedures.
current year. Recommended - All barrows and gilts must be ear notched using the universal
farrow date of Feb. 1 or after. ear notch system by the May ID deadline.




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- Animals being shown at the State Fair must carry the same OTHER SWINE (County Fair Only)
identification from the May animal identification date to State I - 70 - 1 Pen of Three
Fair. If an animal’s ear tag is lost, contact the Extension Office. SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; I - 60 - 1 Grades 9+
maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market barrows and I - 60 - 2 Grades 6-8
market gilts weighing less than 220 pounds will show in their I - 60 - 3 Grades 3-5
own class “Super Lightweights” and those 301 pounds and CLOVERBUD SWINE
over will show in their own class “Super Heavyweights” and will I - 62 – 1 Cloverbud Swine
be eligible for blue, red or white ribbons and are not eligible for I – 62 – 2 Cloverbud Swine Poster
champions at State Fair. Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
6:00 p.m.

SCIENCE OF ANIMALS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS

All Science of Animals Education Exhibits will be judged on OTHER EXHIBIT
Wednesday, July 31 along with general exhibits in the 4-H L – 30 – 1 Beef
Exhibit Building. L – 30 – 2 Dairy
HEALTH/BREEDING/PRODUCTION EXHIBIT L – 30 – 3 Goat – Dairy
L – 10 – 1 Beef L – 30 – 4 Goat – Meat
L - 10 – 2 Dairy L – 30 – 5 Poultry
L – 10 – 3 Goat – Dairy L – 30 – 6 Rabbits
L – 10 – 4 Goat - Meat L – 30 – 7 Sheep
L – 10 – 5 Poultry L – 30 – 8 Swine
L – 10 – 6 Rabbits
L – 10 – 7 Sheep Exhibit Suggestions:
L – 10 – 8 Swine - Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show
ZOONOTICS EXHIBIT equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the four
L – 20 – 1 Beef divisions listed above.
L – 20 – 2 Dairy - These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays,
L – 20 – 3 Goat - Dairy posters or notebooks
L – 20 – 4 Goat - Meat
th
L – 20 – 5 Poultry State Fair trips will be available for members 6 grade+.
L – 20 – 6 Rabbits Exhibits will be judged during Livestock Weekend and 4-H’ers
L – 20 – 7 Sheep may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational
L – 20 – 8 Swine Exhibit.

ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBIT PREMIUMS


Project Blue Red White
Beef – Market Calves & Breeding 9.00 8.00 7.00
Beef – Market 10.00 9.00 8.00
Dairy-Calves 9.00 8.00 7.00
Dairy-Yearling, 2 year old, Cows 10.00 9.00 8.00
Dairy-Junior Herd, Production, Performance 4.50 4.00 3.50
Dog 5.00 4.50 4.00
Goat (Dairy & Meat) 8.00 7.00 6.00
Horse 9.00 8.00 7.00
Horse – Horseless Halter 5.00 4.50 4.00
Poultry 5.00 4.50 4.00
Rabbit 5.00 4.50 4.00
Sheep 8.00 7.00 6.00
Lamb Lead - $7.00 - - -
Science of Animals Educational Exhibits 4.50 4.00 3.50
Swine 8.00 7.00 6.00
Showmanship – All Livestock 4.50 4.00 3.50
Cloverbud Animal Exhibits (All) $4.00 -4.00 4.00 4.00


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CLOVERBUD EXHIBITS (Grades K-2)

4 General Exhibits
1 Exhibit Per Livestock Species
1 Poster Per Livestock Species
1 Pet Show Exhibit
Pre-Fair Events Participation


Judging: Wednesday, July 31
Cloverbuds (Grades K-2): Judging 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cloverbuds only may register beginning at 1:30 p.m.
All Cloverbud projects follow the same rules and procedures for
ABOUT THE PROJECT registration and fair exhibition as regular projects with the
4‐H Cloverbuds do the same projects as older 4‐H’ers, but in a exception of the following:
way appropriate to their age (kindergarten through second
grade). Cloverbuds explore and learn about the world in a non‐ • All Cloverbuds classes are "participation‐only", meaning
competitive environment by doing fun activities of their own that only participation ribbons will be awarded.
choice, like making cookies or doing a craft project, with the • Cloverbuds DO NOT need to be LQA&E certified, nor do
guidance of parents or other helpful adults. they need to turn in animal ID forms for animal science
projects.
The Cloverbuds project can help broaden the member’s • When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4‐H
understanding of 4‐H, get them excited about the possibilities of activities, such as fairs and shows, an
what they can do in 4‐H, practice speaking skills while telling adult/responsible person (adult leaders, teen
others about their projects, learn to evaluate their own work, leaders, parents, and other adults who may
celebrate accomplishments, and make a connection with other appropriately assist with the group) will be in control
youth and families in 4‐H. of the animal (control means to handle and/or lead
the animal). All pets must be held by the parent while
PARENT INVOLVEMENT waiting in line and while the Cloverbud is talking with the
We love having parents involved! Parents can help youth do as judge. This is a Minnesota 4‐H policy.
much of the project themselves as possible. If a parent needs
to do most of the work, then the project is too hard for the
member. At the fair, you may be with your Cloverbud, but stand
in the background letting the members answer all of the
questions. Your job is to tell the member how proud you are of
them after the experience and ask them to tell you what the
judge said about their exhibit. Having them tell you about the
experience will help them remember more about how to
improve.

PREPARING FOR THE FAIR
Practice judging at home before you go to the fair. Some
sample questions could be: Additional Cloverbud Policy information is available on
1. Tell me about what you did this year in 4‐H. Page 7 of the Meeker County 4-H Premium Book or by
2. What did you like best about your project? visiting: https://z.umn.edu/4-hcloverbudfactsheet
3. What would you do differently next time?
4. What things would you do the same?
5. If you were going to teach someone else how to do
this project, what would you tell them?
6. What was the hardest part?

CLOVERBUD REQUIREMENTS






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REGISTERING CLOVERBUD EXHIBITS


GENERAL CLOVERBUD EXHIBITS
This project area is designed for members enrolled in the F - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Poultry
Cloverbud Project. You may bring up to four exhibits. F - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Poultry Poster
J - 1 - 1 Cloverbud General Exhibit More information on Page 24-25


G - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Rabbit
CLOVERBUD PET SHOW G - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Rabbit – Costume
Cloverbuds may bring one exhibit for this area. G - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Rabbit Poster
P - 310 - 7 Cloverbud Pet Show
More information on Page 25-26
More information on Page 41
H - 30 – 4 Cloverbud Lamb Lead - Sheep
CLOVERBUD LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS H - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Sheep
Cloverbuds may bring one exhibit for each species and one H - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Sheep Poster
poster for each species.
More information on Page 26-27
Posters are due at 4-H Fair office on Wednesday, July 31 by
6:00 p.m. I - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Swine
A - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Beef
I - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Sheep Poster
A - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Beef Poster
More information on Page 27
More information on Page 16-17


B - 62 – 1 Cloverbud Dairy PRE-FAIR CLOVERBUD EVENTS
B - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Dairy Poster Cloverbuds can participate in any events held prior to
County Fair to include: Food Review, Demonstrations,
More information on Page 17 Performing Arts, and Fashion Revue.

C - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Dairy Goat * If you participated in any events held prior to County Fair,
C - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Dairy Poster please remember to include the event on your County Fair
Registration to receive premium dollars.
More information on Page 18
CLOVERBUD DEMONSTRATION DAY
D - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Meat Goat K - 1 – 7 Cloverbud Demonstration (Judged prior
D - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Meat Goat Poster to County Fair)
More information on Page 19 More information on Page 34
CLOVERBUD FOOD REVIEW
Z - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Dog
P - 190 – 10 Cloverbud Food Review (Judged prior
Z - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Dog Poster to County Fair)
More information on Page 20 More information on Page 38
CLOVERBUD FASHION REVUE
Y - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Halter/Showmanship
Y - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Western Horsemanship or P - 60 - 16 Cloverbud – Clothes You Make
English Equitation (Judged prior to County Fair – July 16)
Y - 62 - 3 Cloverbud Barrels P - 60 - 17 Cloverbud – Clothes You Buy (Judged
prior to County Fair – July 16)
Y - 62 - 4 Cloverbud Horse Poster More information on Page 33
More information on Page 21-23
CLOVERBUD PERFORMING ARTS

E - 62 - 1 Cloverbud Lama Showmanship P - 300 – 7 Cloverbud Performing Arts (Judged
E - 62 - 2 Cloverbud Lama Costume prior to County Fair
E - 62 - 3 Cloverbud Lama Poster More information on Page 40
More information on Page 23


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GENERAL EXHIBITS


4-H Members (Grades 3+): 2 per class


Judging: Wednesday, July 31
Cloverbuds (Grades K-2): Judging 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cloverbuds only may register beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Judges Assistants: Judging 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Judges Assistants only may register beginning at 1:00 p.m.
4-H Members (Grades 3 +): Judging 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
4-H Members may register beginning at 2:30 p.m.



4-H MARKETING AGRONOMY
P - 490 - 1* Grade 9+ AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
P - 490 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 500 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 490 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 500 - 2* Grade 6-8
Requirements: P - 500 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Youth will display what they have done to market 4-H and grow Exhibit Suggestions:
membership and awareness of 4-H. -A display or presentation highlighting the technology used in
agriculture such as GPS tools, drone use, implement
- Youth must use 4-H name and emblem properly. technology, yield mapping, genetic engineering, seed traits,
- This project does not have its own State Fair class. State Fair agricultural chemistry, precision agriculture, on-farm research,
exhibits will be shown as Self-Determined projects. side by side trials, etc.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Talking to classrooms about 4-H. CORN
See page 33
- Recording a 4-H promotion for radio or television.
- Any creative way you can think of to market 4-H. FORAGES
P - 510 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 510 - 2* Grade 6-8
AEROSPACE
P - 10 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 510 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 10 - 2* Grade 6-8 Requirements:
P - 10 - 3 Grade 3-5 - Crop must be grown on your own farm or on a farm with which
you have a relationship with the producer and have interviewed
Requirements: the producer about the growing process. Crops must have
- Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); been grown in the current or previous years growing season.
recovery system should be in place and operative. - Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
- Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H - Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing process.
curriculum.
Exhibit Suggestions: Exhibit Suggestions:
- A dried sample, in a 3-5 inch tied, dried bundle or in a sample
- Flyable models built from kit or your own design. 4-6 inch slab of a bale of a forage. Forages include alfalfa,
- Non-flyable models built from kit or your own design. warm season grasses, cool season grasses, sorghum, native
- Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. grasses, silage, etc. It is recommended that a sample analysis
of your forage accompanies the sample. (Kits from DHIA are
- A rocket launcher. available at http://www.stearnsdhialab.com/)
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas
nutritional analysis of feedstuff, plant reproduction, plant
growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants,
plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease,
etc, of a forages.
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Exhibit Suggestions:
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE -A display or presentation highlighting any current pests in
See page 42 agriculture or horticulture. Could include their life cycle,
prevention or treatment, their impact on the plant, etc.
SPECIALTY CROPS -A weed display or book identifying different weeds in agriculture
P - 530 - 1* Grade 9+ or horticulture. Highlight one weed in depth, a class of weeds
P - 530 - 2* Grade 6-8 (such as grasses or broad leaves) or a collection of different
weeds. Could include identification details, life cycle, weed
P - 530 - 3 Grade 3-5 control, the impact on crop production, etc.
Requirements: *Note: Do not include live or dried noxious weed samples
- Crop must be grown on your own farm or a farm with which in your display (check current listing at
you have a relationship with the producer and have interviewed https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/wee
the producer about the growing process. Crops must have dcontrol/noxiouslist.aspx). If you are bringing in a sample
been grown in the current or previous years growing season. of weed seeds, put it in a sealed container.
- Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
- Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing process. AQUATIC ROBOTICS
P - 135 - 1* Grade 9+
Exhibit Suggestions:
- An adequate sample of a specialty crop such as sugar beets, P - 135 - 2* Grade 6-8
edible beans, black beans, kidney beans, field produced sweet P - 135 - 3 Grade 3-5
corn, peas, carrots, potatoes, popcorn, etc. Dried products Requirements:
should be in a two-quart jar; fresh products on a plate or flat
box. - Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV)
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/Aquatic Invasive
plant reproduction, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, Species (AIS) education
usage of plants, plant growth and food production, examples of - Work in teams of at least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit
a plant disease, etc. of a specialty crop.
-Illustrate the community partnership (example: DNR, Water
SMALL GRAINS Resource, or Lake Association)
See page 43 Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the
SOYBEANS activity/project
P - 540 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 540 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Exhibit of ROV
- Display showing their use in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
P - 540 - 3 Grade 3-5 education
Requirements: - Booklet showing their progression in Aquatic Invasive Species
- Crop must be grown on your own farm or a farm with which (AIS) education as a team
you have a relationship with the producer and have interviewed
the producer about the growing process. Crop must have been
grown in the current or previous years growing season. BICYCLE
- Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the variety, soil and agronomy P - 20 - 1* Grade 9+
information for the crop. P - 20 - 2* Grade 6-8
- Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing process. P - 20 - 3 Grade 3-5

Exhibit Suggestions: Exhibit Suggestions:
- A two-quart exhibit of soybeans; placed in a clear two-quart jar - Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance,
or 2 clear one-quart jars. traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet,
- An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, plant equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid,
growth factors, plant characteristics, usage of plants or seeds, etc.
plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event
etc. of a soybean. you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling

WEEDS & PESTS that was presented to a class or service club.
P - 550 - 1* Grade 9+
CAT RELATED (Display)
P - 550 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 30 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 550 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 30 - 2* Grade 6-8

P - 30 - 3 Grade 3-5
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Requirements: CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
- Exhibit must include a photograph of 4-H’er with their cat on
the display or poster. CLOTHES YOU MAKE – NEW IN 2019: Judged at County Fair
P - 60 - 1* Grade 9+
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. P - 60 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 60 - 3 Grade 3-5

CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Requirements:
P - 40 - 1* Grade 9+ - Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern
P - 40 - 2* Grade 6-8 company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care
instructions, member name and club.
P - 40 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements: - Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be
cleaned before exhibiting.
- Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference
judging, the age and other characteristics of the child for whom - Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and
the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the experience of exhibitor.
child's growth, development, and well-being. Exhibit Suggestions:
- If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the - A project such as a dress, pants, pajamas, chef’s apron, skirt
item is to be used with children before exhibiting and a or any other wearable garment.
photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs - A constructed garment made from a pattern
of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit.
- Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of
Exhibit Suggestions: techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc incorporated into
- Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made garment.
from new or recycled/throw-away material. - Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to
- Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item clothing selection, care.
made by exhibitor. - Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of
- Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or original garment and explanation of steps used.
video tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for CLOTHES YOU BUY – NEW IN 2019: Judged at County Fair
children, file about children and/or families.
P - 60 - 4* Grade 9+
- Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family
heritage with description of what was learned about self and P - 60 - 5* Grade 6-8
family. P - 60 - 6 Grade 3-5
- A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a Requirements:
person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, - The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an
physically impaired, etc.). 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum, the following information:
a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label
CITIZENSHIP photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair
P - 50 - 1* Grade 9+ and eyes.
P - 50 - 2* Grade 6-8 b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was
P - 50 - 3 Grade 3-5 purchased and examples of ways it will be used in
Exhibit Suggestions: existing wardrobe and include inventory of wardrobe.
- 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be
community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or cleaned and pressed before exhibiting.
your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of Exhibit suggestions:
action, as well as the evaluation of each. - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan.
- A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building,
8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show accessorizing, care, etc.
how you worked with others in your community to solve
problems. NON-WEARABLE GARMENT – (Judged at Fair) – July 31
P - 60 - 7* Grades 9+
P - 60 - 8* Grades 6-8
P - 60 - 9 Grades 3-5


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Requirements: - Program/software should be original or adapted, by the
- Each garment must include an information tag listing: Pattern member from an existing program.
company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care
instructions, member name and club. CONSUMER EDUCATION
- Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and P - 90 - 1* Grade 9+
experience of exhibitor. P - 90 - 2* Grade 6-8
Exhibit Suggestions: P - 90 - 3 Grade 3-5
- A constructed non-wearable item made from a pattern. Requirements:
- A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, backpack, doll clothes, - Exhibitor must be able to explain his/her choices and the
etc. reasons for those choices.
FASHION REVUE – Judged prior to County Fair – July 16 Exhibit Suggestions:
NEW in 2019: Judging will remain prior to the county fair on July - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or
16 and the Public Review will be held Sunday, August 4 at 1:00 models of same included.
p.m. on the 4-H Stage during County Fair. Garments should still - Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same
be on display during County Fair. item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and
P - 60 - 10* Grade 9+ - Clothes You Make reasons why.
P - 60 - 11* Grade 6-8 - Clothes You Make
CORN
P - 60 - 12 Grade 3-5 - Clothes You Make
P - 110 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 60 - 13* Grade 9+ - Clothes You Buy P - 110 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 60 - 14* Grade 6-8 - Clothes You Buy
P - 110 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 60 - 15 Grade 3-5 - Clothes You Buy Requirements:
P - 60 - 16 Cloverbud – Clothes You Make - Crop must be grown on your own farm or a farm with which
P - 60 - 17 Cloverbud – Clothes You Buy you have a relationship with the producer and have interviewed
the producer about the growing process. Crops must have
Requirements: been grown in the current or previous years growing season.
- Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, - Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the variety, soil and agronomy
restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. information for the crop.
Note: At State Fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same - Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing process.
garment to participate in both Fashion Revue and regular
clothing in the same year. Exhibit Suggestions:
- A two-quart exhibit of shelled corn, placed in a clear two-quart
jar or 2 clear one-quart jars.
COMPUTER -A display of ears of dent corn, consisting of 6-10 ears of corn of
P - 80 - 1* Grade 9+
the same variety.
P - 80 - 2* Grade 6-8 - An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, plant
P - 80 - 3 Grade 3-5 growth factors, plant characteristics, plant part identification,
growing and using plants, plant growth and food production,
Requirements: examples of a plant disease, etc. of corn.
- Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on
documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are CRAFTS AND FINE ARTS
responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for CRAFTS
judging; hardware may not be left on display.
P - 100 - 1* Crafts - Grade 9+
- Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet
or placed in a folder. P - 100 - 2* Crafts - Grade 6-8
Exhibit Suggestions: P - 100 - 3 Crafts - Grade 3-5
- Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, Requirement:
consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a
computer software can be put to use. Include statement of craft/kit.
purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of
- Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops
statement of objectives, and discussion of program. from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or
replicated with modifications.


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- All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be - Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes
disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to
hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use
Exhibit Suggestions: of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example,
a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot.
For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of
craftsmanship. a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use
- Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, tie of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead
blanket, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology
FINE ARTS based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint).
However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the
P - 100 - 4* Fine Arts - Grade 9+ "doing", not the supporting visuals.
P - 100 - 5* Fine Arts - Grade 6-8 - Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that
P - 100 - 6 Fine Arts - Grade 3-5 presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an
educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated
Requirement:
Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an through a trip to Washington DC or an educational
original fine art. presentation that explores sustainable energy options.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with
design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit must show supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead
proof that it is developed from the 4-Hers own ideas and transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology
imagination. based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint).
Supporting visuals may include tangible items, but generally
- All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be
disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or little or no activity takes place with the item.
hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) - Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous
Exhibit Suggestions: presentations that are approximately 45 - 50 minutes in length.
Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any
For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. other area of interest or expertise the member has. Involving
- Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, print the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in
process, textiles, pottery, etc. Action and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results.
- Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for
DEMONSTRATIONS both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation
(Judged prior to County Fair at Food Review and Demonstration Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software
Day on March 24) should supplement the Demonstration (hands on
demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If used for
Premium money will be awarded to those individuals that an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis
demonstrated at Demonstration Day prior to the fair. Make sure for the entire talk; however the member must interact with the
to mark the appropriate lot number on your County Fair presentation and information, not just step to the side and let
registration form in order to receive your premium.
the presentation play. (Self-presenting entries created with
K - 1 - 1* Grades 9+ - Individual presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and
K - 1 - 2* Grades 9+ - Team entered in the “Video” class.)
K - 1 - 3* Grades 6-8 - Individual Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a
Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-H’er is responsible
K - 1 - 4* Grades 6-8 - Team for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension
K - 1 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the
K - 1 - 6 Grades 3-5 – Team responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL
BEFORE the scheduled judging.
K - 1 - 7 Cloverbud
Requirements: NOTE: 4-H’ers who complete a Public Presentation at the State
Fair will receive a $30 cash award. These payments are made
- Demonstration / Illustrated Presentations may be related to in October. 4-H’ers must be grade eligible to participate at the
any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of State Fair.
interest or expertise the 4-H’er has. Presentations may be an
individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS
not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations See page 16.
should not exceed 25 minutes in length.

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- Thinking like an engineer – brainstorm an idea, create a
model, test it and document the process from beginning to end
and share your findings on a display board, poster or three ring
DOG RELATED (Display) binder
P - 120 - 1* Grade 9+
- Using everyday items to build a simple machine to complete a
P - 120 - 2* Grade 6-8 simple task
P - 120 - 3 Grade 3-5 - Using everyday items to create a product to solve a real-life
Requirements: situation
- Exhibit must include a photograph of 4-H’er with their dog on ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE
the display or poster P – 135 – 7* Level 1 team member (3-8)
Exhibit Suggestions: P – 135 – 8* Level 2 team member (7-12)
- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in one of
- Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. these classes.
An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on Rube
ELECTRIC Goldberg, an overly complex contraption designed to
P - 130 - 1* Grade 9+ accomplish a simple task. The best machines use a variety of
P - 130 - 2* Grade 6-8 everyday items to create a series of chain-reaction steps to
P - 130 - 3 Grade 3-5 accomplish a simple task. In the project, youth not only employ
physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create
Requirements: their machine.
A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10
electronic exhibits members.
Exhibit Suggestions: Requirements:
- Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. 1. Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1
- Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, and 2 Handbooks at z.umn.edu/4hedc for complete details.
fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, 2. Teams of at least 3 youth
appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring 3. Minimum of 10 steps
installation. 4. Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less
5. Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft
- Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an 6. Explain one thing/step on the machine that uses science
explanation of what it is and how it is used. content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge
- Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment 7. Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of
(may or may not have worked), educational display used in doing the project.
teaching others, etc. Exhibit Suggestions:
- Engineering Design Challenge machine itself
ENGINEERING DESIGN
P - 135 - 4* Grade 9+ - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the
P - 135 - 5* Grade 6-8 activity/project
Note: In 2019, the State Engineering Design Challenge for
P - 135 - 6 Grade 3-5 Level 1 and 2 will be held on Monday, August 5 at Saint
Requirement: Cloud State University. For more information, please check
- Include description of the problem/challenge being solved out the Engineering Design website at
- Include description of the engineering design process/steps https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-events/4-h-engineering-
design-challenge. However, challenge teams are invited to
undergone to solve problem showcase their machine and project at the State Fair.
Exhibit Suggestions: Participants can also have other general projects judged.
- Engineering a roller coaster – Use KNEX or other materials to
engineer and create a roller coaster ENTOMOLOGY
- Engineering a bridge – using everyday items create a bridge to P - 140 - 1* Grade 9+
sustain 5 pounds of weight P - 140 - 2* Grade 6-8
- Engineering a catapult/trebuchet – using everyday items to
create a machine to launch a marshmallow 3 feet and no P - 140 - 3 Grade 3-5
longer than 5 feet Requirements:
- Engineer a wind turbine to solve a problem (example: using Insect Collection exhibits:
the wind energy to lift a bucket)

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- Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; EXPLORING ANIMALS
approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24” x 18” x 3” (drawers P - 150 - 1* Grades 9+
available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so that the
case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project P - 150 - 2* Grades 6-8
label on lower right corner of glass top. Only one case per P - 150 - 3 Grades 3-5
exhibitor is allowed. Requirements:
- Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not - This area is for 4-H'ers who wish to learn more about a given
acceptable. species. Animal ownership is not required.
- Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the Exhibit Suggestions:
project.
- An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H’er
- Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small made, did, learned, or may explore consumer issues, breeds
insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. or careers.
- Specimens must be properly labeled.
- The location, date, and collector must be included on EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT
the labels. County and state (and country, when P - 160 - 1* Grade 9+
applicable) are minimum location information that P - 160 - 2* Grade 6-8
should be included. It is valuable to include nearest
town or township where the specimen was collected, P - 160 - 3 Grade 3-5
the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm Exhibit Suggestions:
tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name - Display on environmental pollution describing the causes,
of the insect. effects on people and other living things, and methods to
- All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use correct the situation.
permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure,
Labels produced by a computer printer are texture.
acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers
are not acceptable. - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds
or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits,
Non-Collection Project exhibits: foods, and shelter needs.
- Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum
- Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field
prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, windbreaks, water control structures, etc.
magazines, internet, interviews with an expert etc.)
- Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the FISHING SPORTS
project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days without special P - 170 - 1* Grade 9+
care. P - 170 - 2* Grade 6-8
- A written report or journal should accompany the project, P - 170 - 3 Grade 3-5
introducing the subject, describing the process (materials and
method), predicting an outcome, stating the results, and Exhibit Suggestions:
discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables - Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of
or other figures may be used. selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the
Exhibit Suggestions: life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the
- General Insect Collection: must consist of a minimum of 50 parts of a fish.
species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders. - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used;
- Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures,
fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing
collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a equipment;
collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a
particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or
of economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects attacking boating.
corn). - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system.
- Non-Collection Project can include, but is not limited to life
history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation FLOWER GARDENING
(e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on P - 180 - 1* Grade 9+
insects) or insects in current events. P - 180 - 2* Grade 6-8
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Requirements: Exhibit Suggestions:
- Label each container according to kind or variety. - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack,
- Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional
this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens) value, recipe, and a photo of the food.
- Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a
fresh condition with ease. - Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using
the dietary guidelines and MyPlate.
Exhibit Suggestions: - Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and
- When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example:
1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot
2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or of time).
3. one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices.
4. one blossom of a tea rose, or
5. one stem of a hardy shrub rose. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related
- Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. to disease (ex.:cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes,
- Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying etc.).
method. - Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important
- My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar.
x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale, the correct - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety.
variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers
grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil - Nutrition/food science experiment.
preparation to blooming. FOOD PRESERVATION
- Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or P - 190 - 4* Grade 9+
reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant
lives and grows). P - 190 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 190 - 6 Grade 3-5
FOODS AND NUTRITION Requirements:
FOOD AND NUTRITION
- All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according
P - 190 - 1* Grade 9+ to current USDA and/or National Center for Home Food
P - 190 - 2* Grade 6-8 Preservation recommendations
P - 190 - 3 Grade 3-5 - All food preservation exhibits must be labeled with a 2” x 3”
label. Labels to include county, name, grade, product, style of
Requirements: pack, processing method (boiling water bath or pressure
- Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. canner), date, processing time, date processed and source of
- Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge: recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge
references and information sources, nutritional values, and how many pounds of pressure used.
methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. - Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars.
- The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional - All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar
display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, lids. Jellies and jams must be covered with lids.
slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, - Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for
judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research jams and jellies; 2- 1 pint jars or one quart jar for pickled
study, etc.
products.
- Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are - Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath
preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit.
Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food
preservation publications, available through the Extension
explain the educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of
the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging. Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable.
- No artificial food coloring should be added to entries.
- Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded,
must include a colored photograph of the food. The - Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic
photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should
attached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4
listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed at cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or
the exhibit instead of the food. beef jerky).
- Preserved within the past year.


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Exhibit suggestions: - Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus non-
Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of product: renewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig
identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps.
- Vegetables or fruits - Display showing forest succession; tree and forest
- Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen) measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow;
- Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest;
sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). pathology of the forest.
- Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) - Display showing forest products, including maple syrup
- Dried vegetables or dried fruits. production; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest
resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.).
- Dried herbs.
- Display showing specialized woodland management, including
- Beef or venison jerky. shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry.
- Food science experiment or educational display.
FRUIT
FOOD REVIEW P - 210 - 1* Grade 9+
(Judged prior to County Fair at Food Review and Demonstration
Day on March 24) P - 210 - 2* Grade 6-8
Premium money will only be awarded to those individuals P - 210 - 3 Grade 3-5
displaying their Food Review exhibit at County Fair. Make sure Requirements:
you mark the appropriate lot number on your County Fair -If displaying a fruit sample, exhibitor should bring 6 items of one
registration form in order to receive the premium. variety of fruit.and include a 3 x 5 index card listing the
P - 190 - 7* Grade 9+ varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor.
Exhibit Suggestions:
P - 190 - 8* Grade 6-8 - Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same
P - 190 - 9 Grade 3-5 fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper
P - 190 - 10 Cloverbud pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustrate the
many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads
Requirements: and recipes); illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes.
- Exhibitors must bring a single poster no larger than 8½” x - Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or
11” displaying their menu, photo and recipe to the fair, for insects (actual specimens) and methods of control.
display only. No food items should be brought along for
display at the fair. GEOLOGY
P - 220 - 1* Grade 9+
FOREST RESOURCES P - 220 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 200 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 220 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 200 - 2* Grade 6-8
Requirement:
P - 200 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a
Requirement:
glass-topped case of the same model as used by the
- Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens
material. should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using
Exhibit Suggestions: the label described on page seven of the Geology Manual
- Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their (available at https://z.umn.edu/4-hgeologymanual.) Size of label
may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens
common name. Common name should be printed near the so they will not fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have
identified leaf/needle. knowledge of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil
- Photographic display of forest products--include the name of type.
the product/use to identify the photograph. Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make - Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg carton collection
a seed collection. (see geology bulletin), six silly silicates.
- Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree-- - Rocks, minerals or fossils from within Minnesota or on a
include name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and definite theme such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz
uses of the tree, and other appropriate information. minerals, ores or a theme of your own choosing.





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- Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as - Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or
paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and
each rock type. yearly jobs.
- Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and why’s" - An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the
dealing with the principles of geology and natural earth past, including history of use.
sciences. - Description, diagrams/photos, samples, and cost of a
redecorating or remodeling plan showing before and after.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
P - 240 - 1* Grade 9+ INDOOR GARDENING
P - 240 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 270 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 240 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 270 - 2* Grade 6-8
Exhibit Suggestions: P - 270 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this
cross-cultural home stay experience. area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens)
- Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc.
Requirements:
POTTED PLANTS:
HEALTH - Flowering plants should be in bloom.
P - 250 - 1* Grade 9+ - Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition.
P - 250 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least
P - 250 - 3 Grade 3-5 one month prior to fair.
PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS:
Exhibit Suggestions: - Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or
- Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, diameter.
eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, - Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4'
pregnancy, stress, depression, etc.) of your choice. - Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging
container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant
- Report on a community project that you conducted on a health
issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program relationship, and plants being well established.
description, materials, community support, and evaluation. TERRARIUMS:
- The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension.
- Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of
HOME ENVIRONMENT exhibiting.
P - 260 - 1* Grade 9+ - Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their
P - 260 - 2* Grade 6-8 terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality,
container and design).
P - 260 - 3 Grade 3-5 Exhibit Suggestions:
Requirements: - Two or more varieties of house plants with common and
- Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to botanical name.
discuss and/or have written information to show how their - Terrarium or dish garden: consider terrarium material of
exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or general terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of
displayed, and all details of how it was made or selected. They Minnesota.
should know about the subject matter of the specific exhibit, - Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history,
the materials used, how and why it was done, costs involved, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc.
and alternatives considered
- A photograph and report showing its place in the home LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN
environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the P - 280 - 1* Grade 9+
home. P - 280 - 2* Grade 6-8
- Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be P - 280 - 3 Grade 3-5
finished and ready to hang. Requirements:
Purchased kits ARE ALLOWED to be used.
- Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for state
Exhibit Suggestions: Fair
- Finished or refinished wood item or reupholstered furniture. - Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and
- Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home. story told.



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Exhibit Suggestions: Exhibit Suggestions:
- Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with - An individual performance: Vocal, instrumental, speech, magic
plants and major areas of yard labeled; should show changes acts, dancing, etc.
and future plans. Photographs showing "before and after"
views are desirable. PERFORMING ARTS FAIR EXHIBIT
- Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form) Exhibit at the County Fair (judged at County Fair General Exhibit
including what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals Judging)
of your meeting, activities you would include, and visual aids P - 300 - 4* Grade 9+
you would use.
P - 300 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 300 - 6 Grade 3-5
NEEDLE ARTS
P - 290 - 1* Grade 9+ Requirements:
P - 290 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Any type of exhibit (excluding a performance) that shows a
P - 290 - 3 Grade 3-5 member’s involvement or interest in the performing arts.
Requirements: - No performances will be allowed. Performances were judged
at Performing Arts Day prior to fair.
- Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if
appropriate, with the following information: pattern company Exhibit Suggestions:
name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care - Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the
instructions. performing arts.
- Participants are encouraged to bring instructions/pattern. - A puppet and script made and created by member.
- If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it - A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current
should be finished and ready to hang. performing arts experiences.
Exhibit suggestions: - An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or
- Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, performing.
crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch,
needlepoint, hardanger, hand quilting, weaving, appliqué, latch PETS (Display)
hook, tatting, other. P - 310 - 1* Grade 9+
- Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of P - 310 - 2* Grade 6-8
materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts P - 310 - 3 Grade 3-5
technique.
Requirements:
- Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a
needle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. - Exhibit must include a photograph of 4-H’er with their pet on
Exhibit must include information about how item should be the display or exhibit.
preserved. Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional
PERFORMING ARTS DAY needs, etc.
(Judged prior to County Fair at Share-the-Fun and Performing
Arts Day on April 27) - Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display,
animal care display.
Premium money will be awarded to those individuals that
performed at Performing Arts Day prior to the fair. Make sure to
mark the appropriate lot number on your County Fair registration PET SHOW
form in order to receive your premium. Judging will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 – 1:30 p.m. in
the AgCountry Arena (behind the poultry barn).
P - 300 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 310 – 4 Dogs
P - 300 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 310 - 5 Cats
P - 300 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 310 - 6 Other Pets
P - 300 - 7 Cloverbud
P - 310- 7 Cloverbud Pet (K-2)
Requirements:
Requirements:
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to - PET MUST BE DOMESTICATED.
discuss the process of selecting, planning, performing and
reflection on their project work. - A dog may be shown in the pet show or the dog show, not
- The performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. both.


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- Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not - Present a day in the life of – farm or city youth, a
be shown in the pet show. local professional person such as a school nurse or
- DOGS - Dogs over four months of age must be accompanied a firefighter, law enforcement office, or other
by a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed interesting personality
veterinarian. - Exhibit a series of photos on how to make or do
something
- CATS – Cats must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies 2. Common Theme or subject:
vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian. They must also - Display a series of 3 to 7 photos of a common
have trimmed nails (front and rear). subject such as people, buildings, landscapes,
- All pets must leave the fairgrounds at the conclusion of the pet animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, close-
show. ups, etc.
3. Photographic Elements:
PHOTOGRAPHY (Digital/Film) - Display a series of 5 to 7 photos that illustrate some
ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY photographic element such as composition, lighting,
shutter speeds depth of field, etc.
This exhibit will focus on what makes a good photograph. 4. Panorama:
Only overall image corrections are allowed including: - Show a single image created in camera or a triptych
cropping, exposure correction, color saturation, contrast, (set of 3 photos intended to be used together) of
sharpening, and black and white or sepia conversion. several images created by moving the camera
P - 320 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 320 - 2* Grade 6-8 PHOTO MANIPULATION
Entries in this category must involve editing with computer
P - 320 - 3 Grade 3-5 software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, IPhoto, Picasa, Gimp,
Equipment: Pick Monkey, Pixi, Microsoft Publisher, etc.
Use any device capable of capturing a photographic image to be P - 320 - 4* Grade 9+
printed: digital or film camera, cell phone, tablet or drone may be P - 320 - 5* Grade 6-8
used. Drone operator must meet age requirements for use of a
drone. P - 320 - 6 Grade 3-5
Requirements: Equipment:
- All photos exhibited must have been taken/produced/ Use any device capable of capturing a photographic image to
enhanced by the exhibitor during the current year be printed: digital or film camera, cell phone, tablet or drone.
- The exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class should Drone operator must meet age requirements for use of a
be clearly printed on the back of the exhibit. drone. A computer or tablet is required for photo
- Unaltered 4”x6” photos must be attached to the back of any manipulation.
exhibit in the “Photo Manipulation” category. Requirements:
- For safety, no picture frame or glass is allowed - All photos exhibited must have been taken/produced/
- Exhibits with multiple photos should use 4”x6” prints enhanced by the exhibitor during the current year
- Enlarged photos should be 5”x7” or 8”x10” - The exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class should
- Photos should be mounted on mat board or poster board be clearly printed on the back of the exhibit.
using neutral colors (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use - Unaltered 4”x6” photos must be attached to the back of any
construction paper or colored paper. exhibit in the “Photo Manipulation” category.
- Exhibits should reflect the appropriate size for the item - For safety, no picture frame or glass is allowed
designed, e.g. the photos used for an ornament, a calendar, - Exhibits with multiple photos should use 4”x6” prints
a poster, or brochure would require different sized - Enlarged photos should be 5”x7” or 8”x10”
photographs. - Photos should be mounted on mat board or poster board
- Use 14 x 22” board for 5 or more photos in an exhibit. Cut using neutral colors (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use
smaller boards for enlargements construction paper or colored paper.
Exhibit Suggestions: - Exhibits should reflect the appropriate size for the item
1. Photo Story: designed, e.g. the photos used for an ornament, a calendar,
- Show a town’s history or a family history. This a poster, or brochure would require different sized
could include photos of historic buildings, old photographs.
photos copied from the historical society or - Use 14 x 22” board for 5 or more photos in an exhibit. Cut
library, family or individual portraits, etc. smaller boards for enlargements
- Develop a documentary of another of yours or a Exhibit ideas:
friend’s 4-H project or of your 4-H club’s
community service project 1. Photo Series:
- Document environmental issues such as the plight Make a series of 5 to 7 photos that illustrate a
of pollinators, pollution, soil erosion, or the steps common theme such as environmental issues, plight
taken to improve the environment
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of pollinators, how to do something, etc. Photos in - Repair of an old quilt.
this category must involve digital editing - A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns
2. Enlarged Photo: used in quilting or a topic of your choice.
Show a 5”x7” or 8”x10” print that has been digitally
enhanced and illustrates software skills. An unaltered ROBOTICS
4x6” print must be attached to the back of the exhibit P - 135 - 9* Grade 9+
3. Publications:
Show calendars, brochures, posters that are created P - 135 - 10* Grade 6-8
using computer software P - 135 - 11 Grade 3-5
4. Photo Novelties: Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H
Display mugs, puzzles, blankets, or other media on members to explore science, technology and engineering
which photos have been printed through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot
5. Slide Show: can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can
Make a compilation of photos with titles, voice-over or be created by an individual or a group.
music background. For judging, exhibitor can show
project on 14x22” poster board, computer or tablet. Requirements:
- Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE of the exhibit
P - 330 - 1* Grade 9+ - Include a description of the robots ability to sense, follow a
plan, and complete an act
P - 330 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function,
P - 330 - 3 Grade 3-5 purpose and construction of the robot.
Exhibit Suggestions: Exhibit Suggestions:
-Take soil samples and compare soil analysis. - A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc.
-An exhibit showing different varieties of forages, cover crops,
etc. (seed or plant) SAFETY
-A plant life cycle exhibit highlighting the growth of a plant from P - 370 - 1* Grade 9+
seed to a mature plant. P - 370 - 2* Grade 6-8

P - 370 - 3 Grade 3-5
POTATOES
P - 340 - 1* Grade 9+ Exhibit Suggestions:
P - 340 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic
P - 340 - 3 Grade 3-5 safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire
prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display
Requirement: representative of project activity.
- If displaying a potato box, you need 6-10 potatoes of the same - Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for
variety or 2-3 varieties (this year’s crop) similar in size with the items you included.
variety identified on a 3 x 5 card.
-Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing process. - Exhibit may be a display, binder, poster, etc.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods SCRAPBOOKING
of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald. P - 500 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 500 - 2* Grade 6-8
QUILTING P - 500 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 350 - 1* Grade 9+
* A State Fair trip will be awarded in this area and exhibited
P - 350 - 2* Grade 6-8
under Self-Determined at the State Fair.
P - 350 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
Requirement:
- Scrapbooks must be work completed throughout the last year.
- Each Item should include information listing: pattern book & Exhibit Suggestions:
name, fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions. If
not quilted or hand tied by the 4-Her, state who tied or - Be creative in your design
hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on - Suggested to use sheet protectors to protect your
skill level of 4-H’er, someone else may do the final quilting). pictures/sheets from fairgoers paging thru.
Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted or hand tied.

Exhibit Suggestions:
- A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable.
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SELF DETERMINED - Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of
P - 380 - 1* Grade 9+ values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations.
P - 380 - 2* Grade 6-8
SHOP
P - 380 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 400 - 1* Grade 9+
Requirements: P - 400 - 2* Grade 6-8
- This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn’t fit in any P - 400 - 3 Grade 3-5
other project area. This is not a “catch-all” category, but rather
intentional self-directed learning. Requirements:
- A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from - Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large
the same club or from up to 3 clubs from the same county. exhibits may be displayed outdoors. Contact 4-H Staff no later
than July 19th if you have an oversized exhibit.
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to - Exhibits must not take up more than 10 square feet of floor
discuss the process of selection, planning and management of space.
a self-determined learning experience. - Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials,
Exhibit Suggestions: unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost.
- Poster, display or notebook showing the process of doing the Exhibit Suggestions:
activity/project. - Article made of wood or metal
- Display of finished work. - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished.
- Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and Clowning - Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood.
exhibits.
SMALL ENGINES
P - 410 - 1* Grade 9+
SHOOTING SPORTS/WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
P - 390 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 410 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 390 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 410 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 390 - 3 Grade 3-5 Exhibit Suggestions:
Requirements: - Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired.
- Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except - A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine.
that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be included - Display on the parts of an engine, etc.
in a display and will not be considered in the calculation of -An educational display of some aspect of small engine use,
dimensions. care, reconditioning, etc.
- MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must SMALL GRAINS
be followed. P - 110 - 4* Grade 9+
- No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured
in such a manner so as to prevent their points or edges from P - 110 - 5* Grade 6-8
being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be P - 110 - 6 Grade 3-5
exhibited, displayed, or demonstrated. Requirements:
- Projects with sporting firearms and bows will be present for - Crop must be grown on your own farm or a farm with which
judging only but will not be kept on the fairgrounds for display. you have a relationship with the producer and have interviewed
If you would like your project displayed throughout the fair, the producer about the growing process. Crops must have
please bring pictures of the project to display. been grown in the current or previous years growing season.
Exhibit Suggestions: - Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
- Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing process.
- Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range
commands and range safety, eye and ear protection, cleaning Exhibit Suggestions:
a firearm, dressing for safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.). - A two-quart exhibit of any small grain variety’ must be placed
- Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and in a clear two-quart jar or 2 clear one-quart jars. This could
functions of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, include wheat, oats, rye, barley, etc.
accessories, position, etc.). - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas:
- Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of plant reproduction, plant growth factors, plant characteristics,
game animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle usage of plants, plant growth and food production, examples of
ducks, differences among five look-alike species of upland a plant disease, etc. of a small grain.
game birds, etc.).
- Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club.
- History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms.

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TRACTOR VEGETABLE GARDENING PLATE
P – 420 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 570 - 1 Grade 9+
P – 420 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 570 - 2 Grade 6-8
P – 420 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 570 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements: *Note: This is not a State Fair eligible project
- Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large - On a disposable plate, display a collection of vegetables that
exhibits may be displayed outdoors. Contact 4-H Staff no later includes one or more kinds of vegetables, choosing any
than July 19th if you have an oversized exhibit. combination of the following:
- Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. A. Large vegetable specimen, 1 sample (cabbage, squash,
Exhibit suggestions: melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.)
- A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project B. Medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 of each
learning. specimen (tomatoes, potatoes, onions, peppers,
- Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor. cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, asparagus,
- Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, etc.)
use, purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with C. Small vegetable specimen’s and 6- 12 of each specimen
your field, lawn tractor or material prepared to train others. (green beans, peas, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, lima
beans, etc.)
Requirements:
VEGETABLE & HERB GARDENING
HERB GARDENING - Label vegetables with proper variety names.
P - 560 - 1* Grade 9+ VEGETABLE GARDENING DISPLAY
P - 560 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 580 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 560 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 580 - 2 Grade 6-8
Exhibit Suggestions: P - 580 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Educational display showing some aspect of raising or using Exhibit Suggestions:
herbs. - Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable
- A herb container garden planted in a tub, pot, or planter. gardening (e.g., the difference in development between
-A dried sample of herbs you have raised, harvested and dried thinned vs. un-thinned vegetables, the production of different
(in an airtight container). varieties of a vegetable, etc).
VEGETABLE GARDENING - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter.
P - 430 - 1* Grade 9+
VETERINARY SCIENCE
P - 430 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 440 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 430 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 440 - 2* Grade 6-8
*Note: - If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to P - 440 - 3 Grade 3-5
state fair must contain six different vegetables (1 large
specimen + 3 medium specimen + 2 small specimen) or be an Requirements:
educational display. - Exhibit may include: models, diagrams, actual items and/or
Requirements: written articles.
- Label vegetables with proper variety names. Exhibit Suggestions:
- When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, the collection - Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy
should include six different kinds of vegetables (For example:
1 large specimen + 3 medium specimen + 2 small specimen = - Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm,
6 different vegetable specimens for this project choosing any heartworm, displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc.
combination of the following:
A. One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, VIDEO/ FILMMAKING
pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.) P - 450 - 1* Grade 9+
B. Three different medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 P - 450 - 2* Grade 6-8
of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers,
cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) P - 450 - 3 Grade 3-5
C. Two small vegetable specimen’s and 12 of each P - 450 – 4* Production Team (2-3 members
specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.) per team/can come from different
D. Potatoes may not be included (enter under the Potato schools and/or grades)
project).



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Equipment: WATER / WETLANDS
-Any electronic device capable of capturing a video image: video P - 460 - 1* Grade 9+
camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail P - 460 - 2* Grade 6-8
camera, cellphone, tablet, Go Pro or drone with attached
camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). P - 460 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements: Exhibit Suggestions:
- All video/filmmaking exhibits must be made by the exhibitor - Display showing the five unique physical properties of water;
OR By a production team of which the exhibitor must be a the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of
member water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and
- The exhibitor’s name, grade, and club must be clearly printed plants;
on all exhibit pieces- The video/filmmaking exhibit SHOULD - Display on water quality or management--pollution,
NOT EXCEED 10 MINUTES conservation, water quality standards, etc.
- All video/film footage exhibited must have been made/created
DURING THE CURRENT 4-H YEAR. When appropriate, (i.e. WILDLIFE BIOLOGY
historical sequences) older video clips can be used, otherwise P - 470 - 1* Grade 9+
video content must have been taken in the current 4-H year
- Video/film must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive or data P - 470 - 2* Grade 6-8
CD P - 470 - 3 Grade 3-5
- Video/film needs to be in presentation form, including a title Exhibit Suggestions:
and credits
- It is encouraged that when developing a 4-H video/filmmaking - Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal.
exhibit, members will develop skills beyond the classroom - Birdhouse, birdfeeder or homemade bird book of local birds.
- The video/film must be original material, portions from other - An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat,
sources must be documented and have a copyright release, food, and shelter needs.
including music. Any video/film exhibit, which appears to
contain copyrighted material, including music, will not be - A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land
publicly displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission use and forest management for wildlife.
from the producer to use the material in the video/film. - Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards,
- A computer must be brought for viewing the video/film during birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat
the conference judging, otherwise other arrangements need to requirements, history of game management, etc).
be made in advance with the 4-H staff
- Video/film must be playable on Windows, use file format YOUTH LEADERSHIP
including .WMV, .FLV P - 480 - 1* Grade 9+
and .MPEG, .AVI, .MOV, .AVCHD, .MPEG-1, .MEG-4, as well
as a playable DVD. P - 480 - 2* Grade 6-8
Note: This is not a slideshow (see Manipulated Photography for P - 480 - 3 Grade 3-5
slideshow) Purpose:
Exhibit Suggestions: Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to
- Showcase various video/film techniques discover their skills and then develop those skills and share
- A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline them with others. This might happen individually or with a
- A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera works, or how group.
to care for video/film equipment, illustration of computer Guidelines:
video/film creation, etc.
- A video/film made by blending computer technology and - Taking charge, leading a service project and sharing the steps
from beginning to end would be one example of a youth
traditional camera created video/film. leadership project.
- A video/film using data from trail camera or time lapse camera
(stop action video) or drone with attached camera (operator - Some ways to present your work would be (but are not limited
must meet age requirements to use a drone). to): three-sided display boards, scrapbooks and posters.

- A video/film using Claymation or stop action
- Document environmental issues such as the plight of
pollinators, pollution, soil erosion, or the steps taken to improve
the environment








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4-H CLUB EXHIBITS



Club key leaders MUST register these exhibits with the
Meeker County Extension Office by July 1

Club exhibits are due to the 4-H Building by
Wednesday, July 31 at 4:00 p.m.

Be sure to have all exhibits identified with your club name.


CLUB BANNER CLUB SCRAPBOOK
T - 1 - 1* Club Banner T - 1 - 4 Club Scrapbook (County Fair
One banner is allowed per club to be displayed in the 4-H Only)
Foodstand. It is the club’s responsibility to pick up the exhibit Requirements:
tag, attach the exhibit tag, and hang the banner in the 4-H - Show and explain your club activities and participation in
Foodstand on entry day. community and county events since last year’s County Fair
TWO banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. -NEW IN 2019 – Scrapbook should cover the current 4-H year,
Requirement: starting with October 1 up to the start of current year’s fair
- Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. entry day.
- It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum - Each 4-H club may enter a maximum of two (2) scrapbook
size 3’ 8”) and ready to hang. exhibits.
- Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two- - Scrapbooks from previous years not eligible.
sided.
SCARECROWS
- Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly
technique can be used.) T - 1 - 5 Scarecrows (County Fair Only)

- Each 4-H club may enter a maximum of two (2) scarecrow
COMMUNITY PRIDE exhibits. It must be constructed well enough so that it will
T - 1 - 2* Community Pride remain secure during the fair. Exhibit must be identified with
ONE exhibit will be selected for State Fair. club name.
Requirements: Size Restriction:
All scarecrows must be under 7’ tall and contained within a 10
- The exhibit may include a three-sided display (not to exceed sq. ft. area.
12” deep x 24” wide x 36” high), video or other visual method Ex. 2’ wide x 10’ long OR 3’ wide x 3’ long
which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a Please note: Larger exhibits may be required to be displayed
manner which tells the public what positive effects the project outdoors depending on space.
has on the community.
- Two club youth who participated in the project must represent RECYCLING BARRELS
the club in conference judging. T - 1 - 6 Recycling Barrels (County Fair
- For State Fair, two club members, grades 6+ must be present Only)
for conference judging. - Each 4-H club may enter a maximum of two (2) recycling barrel
Community Pride participants at State Fair may exhibit exhibits. Barrels must be 30-55 gallon size. Exhibit must be
another individual project. identified with club name.
- Plastic barrels are available at the fairgrounds. Contact the
Extension Office to make arrangements to pick them up, 320-
693-5275.







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POTTED FLOWERS SHARE THE FUN
T - 1 - 7 Potted Flowers (County Fair Only) (Judged prior to County Fair at Share-the-Fun and Performing
- Each 4-H club may bring a maximum of two (2) potted flower Arts Day on April 27)
exhibits. Some plants must be in bloom. Entries will be judged Premium money will be awarded to clubs that performed a skit
on health and vigor of plants plus attractiveness and originality at Share-the-Fun Day prior to the fair. Make sure to mark the
of container. This exhibit is to help beautify the exterior of the appropriate lot number on your County Fair registration form in
4-H Building. All exhibits must be identified with club name. order for your club to receive the premium.
- It is the club’s responsibility to ensure adequate watering Please note: Individual 4-H Members that participated in their
during the fair. club’s skit do not register for Share-the Fun on their County Fair
Registration form. Premiums will only be paid to clubs.
T - 1 - 8 Share the Fun
Up to three performances can exhibit at the State Fair.
- Share the Fun is an event held in late winter/early spring where
clubs present skits that promote 4-H. The purposes of Share-
the-Fun include: building club rapport and unity, promoting 4-H,
and providing recognition for the club.



GENERAL & CLUB EXHIBIT PREMIUMS



Project Blue Red White

Cloverbud Exhibits (all) $4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
General Exhibits 4.50 4.00 3.50

Crafts/Fine Arts (all) $4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Demonstrations - $7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Food Review - $7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00

Fashion Revue - $7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Performing Arts 7.00 7.00 7.00
Club Exhibits & Activities 9.00 7.00 5.00




























UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: 2019 MEEKER COUNTY 4-H PREMIUM BOOK 47