Fair Premium Book. Hennepin County 4-H. Entry Day: Friday, June 15 th, 2018 Fair Dates: Friday Sunday, June 15 th - 17 th, Friday, June 15 th!

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1 Hennepin County 4-H Fair Premium Book Entry Day: Friday, June 15 th, 2018 Fair Dates: Friday Sunday, June 15 th - 17 th, 2018 Fair Hours: Friday: 11:00am-10:00pm, Saturday: 11:00am-10:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm Entry Day is Friday, June 15 th! Questions? Contact us! Amy Hughes Katherine Nguyen Amie Mondl hughe534@umn.edu nguy1518@umn.edu rober199@umn.edu New in 2018 See what s new at the Hennepin County Fair this year by finding the green arrows!

2 Summer 2018 Hennepin County 4-H Events & Activities MAY 15 MAY 29 JUNE 8 JUNE JUNE & JULY 9-11 JULY 1 JULY 11 JULY 14 JULY 15 Animal ID Deadline Fair Registration for General Projects Due in FairEntry Arts Alive Registration Deadline Livestock Quality Assurance Training Deadline (Rabbit & Poultry projects) Hennepin County Fair, Lions Park, Corcoran, MN General Project Judging Demonstration Judging New in H Social & Dance Party Rabbit Agility Judging Arts Alive rehearsals Animal Project Registration Due in FairEntry Engineering Design Challenge at the Ramsey County Fair Hennepin County 4-H at the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Dog Fun Show 4-H Family Fun Activities Rabbit Booth Arts Alive Performance Urban 4-H Rabbit Show, Ramsey County Fair JULY H Urban Explorers Day Camp, Week 1 JULY Urban 4-H Campus Immersion JULY 28 Hennepin County 4-H Horse Show TBD Hennepin County 4-H Dog Show JULY 30-AUGUST 2 4-H Urban Explorers Day Camp, Week 2 AUGUST 14 State Fair Orientation Picnic AUGUST Livestock Encampment at the Minnesota State Fair SEPTEMBER 1-3 General Encampment #4 at the Minnesota State Fair SEPTEMBER State Horse Show SEPTEMBER State Dog Show Contact Amy Hughes & Katherine Nguyen for more information about our awesome summer events! 2

3 Table of Contents HENNEPIN COUNTY 4-H EVENTS & ACTIVITIES H JUDGING & EVENTS SCHEDULE... 4 EXHIBITING AT THE COUNTY FAIR... 5 General Information... 5 Fair Location & Hours... 6 Fair Admission... 6 Premiums State Fair Quota STATE FAIR TRIPS... 9 Getting Ready for the State Fair State Fair Picnic CLUB EXHIBITS CLOVERBUDS (K-2) GENERAL EXHIBITS (3 RD -13 TH ) Project Tips Absentee or Alternative Exhibiting General Projects List (A-Z) ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS Animal ID Livestock Quality Assurance Registration Dog Horse Poultry Rabbits & Cavies T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS PAPER REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS H VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES H EXHIBITOR CHECKLIST THANK YOU AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

4 2018 Hennepin County Fair 4-H Judging & Events Schedule Entry Day! Thursday, June 14 th 3:00pm 7:00pm Friday, June 15 th 4-H Tent Set-up 11:00am 4-H Tent Opens 11:00am 9:00pm Silent Auction Open 12:30 1:00pm Judge s Orientation 1:00 1:30pm Judging Assistant Training (Shift 1) 1:30 3:30pm Judging Assistant Judging (Shift 1) 1:30pm Exhibit Check-in Opens 1:30 7:00pm 4-H Conference Judging 1:30 3:30pm Judging Assistant Shift 1 3:00 4:00pm Judges Break (tentative) 3:00 4:00pm Demonstration Judging 3:30 4:00pm Judging Assistant Training (Shift 2) 4:00 6:30pm Judging Assistant Shift 2 New in 5:00 7:30pm H Social & Dance Party 6:15pm Exhibit Check-in Closes 8:00pm 4-H Tent Closes Saturday, June 16 th 11:00am 11:00am 9:00pm 11:00am 12:00pm 8:00pm Sunday, June 17 th 11:00am 11:00am 5:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 4-H Tent Opens Silent Auction Open Rabbit Agility Judging State Fair Line up Posted 4-H Tent Closes 4-H Tent Opens Silent Auction Open State Fair Registration Opens* All 4-H Exhibits Released State Fair Registration Due *(no admission cost) 2018 Entry Day is the first day of the Fair! See page 6 for more information on parking, admission costs, and fair locations. Can t make it to County Fair? For 4-H ers who are unable to exhibit at the County Fair due to religious, educational, or family conflicts, please see page 16 for information about absentee judging and alternative exhibiting. Contact Amy & Katherine for more information by Tuesday, May 29 th! 4-H Social & Dance Party New in 2018, our Hennepin County 4-H Federation Officers will host a social and dance party for all fairgoers! Join us on the County Fair stage and participate in a variety show, joke contest, lipsync off, and more! This event is all for fun and to help promote 4-H to the public. To participate, sign up at the 4-H Office in the 4-H Tent on Entry Day! Volunteers needed all weekend! Shifts are available for both youth and adults! See page 39 for ways you can help. 4

5 Exhibiting at the County Fair General Information Prior to the Fair GOALS FOR 4 H EXHIBITING In 4 H, everybody wins! Everyone who participates, makes a best effort, and learns and grows from the experience at County Fair is a winner. The experience that 4 H ers gain from completing exhibits and learning about their projects is invaluable. Some healthy competition takes place, but the outcomes of competition are not the goal of 4 H. Our goal is education and providing a valuable showcasing experience! Project Records Project records are not required for County or State Fair eligibility, though you are encouraged to complete and bring a record for each project area to judging day at County Fair to support and enhance your project. You may refer to your record during judging. Project records that wish to be considered for project pins at the annual 4-H Awards Banquet in October must be turned in at the 4-H Office by Monday, October 1st. For more information, visit: State Fair Trip Quotas The State Fair Administration designates the number of State Fair trips in each project area for each county 4-H program. Review the 2017 State Fair trips section on page 8 and learn what project areas were not filled and did not have State Fair exhibitors to increase your 4-H er s opportunity to showcase at the State Fair! REGISTRATION 4- H ers must register every project in which they wish to exhibit by: General Projects May 29 th, 2018 Animal Projects July 1 st, 2018 Entries received after these dates must be approved by 4-H staff. All animals must be ID d by May 15 th in order to be eligible for a State Fair trip. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year, unless otherwise noted. Exhibits should be appropriate for the grade, skill level and experience of the 4-H er. Members may exhibit more than one item per Class, but each exhibit must be a different item. Unless otherwise stated, a member may exhibit up to five different items per Class. Projects during the registration classes are often called Classes. General project classes are listed A-Z. Some classes are categorized by grades. Grade guidelines are: Beginner (under grade 6), Intermediate (completed 6-8), and Senior (completed 9-13 h ). To register, select one of the following options: Complete registration at OR Complete the form at the end of this book, save a copy for yourself, and completed form to davoels@umn.edu OR Complete the form at the end of this book and mail to: Hennepin County 4-H, U of M Extension - Hennepin County, 479 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, MN Registering for the Fair & Animal Shows In order to register for 4 H at your county fair, each youth must be enrolled as an active 4 H member and you must know your 4HOnline family login ( address and password). For more info go to New in 2018 All General (Static) Classes are listed A-Z according, instead of by grade. Grade guidelines are: Beginner: under grade 6 Intermediate: completed 6-8 Senior: completed To register, go to at 1. Register (create) an exhibitor 2. Add entries to that exhibitor 3. Repeat for additional exhibitors and/or entries 4. When completed with exhibitors and entries, click Continue to Payment and submit the Invoice. (There are no fees or payments needed, but this step is required to complete your registration.) DEADLINES, CONSEQUENCES, AND EXEMPTION OPTIONS Every Minnesota 4 H member is eligible for a "one time" member exemption. This exemption provides the ability one time in a 4 H member's career for the 4 H member to acknowledge they missed a 4 H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. Some restrictions apply; please contact office staff for more information and procedure. 5

6 New in 2018 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Our goal is to make County Fair a positive learning experience for all youth. Sometimes there are considerations and requests that we need to be aware of in order to make this possible. If you have any of these, please fill out a special considerations form to let us know! These forms can be found online at: For more information see: At the County Fair FAIR LOCATION & HOURS The Hennepin County Fair is held at Corcoran Lions Park located in Corcoran, MN. The Hennepin County Fair is open: Friday, June 15th - 11:00am to 10:00pm Saturday, June 16th - 11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday, June 17th - 11:00am to 5:00pm ADMISSION COSTS Admission costs this year are as follows: Ages 6 and up is $4, ages 5 and under are free. Parking is free. Since Entry Day is during Fair hours, each 4-H exhibitors will receive: Free gate admission on Entry Day, courtesy of Hennepin County 4-H Federation One additional free gate admission per family, courtesy of Hennepin County 4-H Federation Ex 1: If two parents bring three 4-H ers to exhibit, all three 4-H ers and one parent s admission will be covered. Ex 2: If one adult brings three children, and only one is exhibiting, two of the four people s admission will be covered. Volunteers who donate their time over the County Fair week will also receive free gate admission for each day of their volunteer shift. For project pick-up on Sunday, June 17 th, the admission gate will close at 3:30pm, so no admission is needed after this time. EXHIBITS All 4 H general project exhibits must be in place by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15th. All parts of the exhibit must be labeled with first and last name, club, and grade. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be included. Sew labels to fabric; attach labels to wood or other articles with tape. All exhibits must remain in place during the entire fair until release time at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 17th. Exhibitors who remove projects early (without permission of Hennepin County Fair Board and 4 H staff) will forfeit premium award and eligibility for State Fair trips. Projects that are valuable are your responsibility. Fair management and the 4-H organization are not responsible for loss or damage to exhibits. 4-H also reserves the right to change Divisions and Classes as necessary. JUDGING Exhibits will be judged by conference judging on Friday, June 15th between 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Typically, the shortest judging lines are from 2:00-4:00pm. Only two exhibits per member will be judged at one time. After the two exhibits are judged, the 4-H er must move to the back of the line. Please also note that judges will take a meal break between 3:00 4:00pm (approx.) on judging day. We do our best to stagger the number of judges on break, but please anticipate waiting if you arrive during this time. Please contact for special accommodations. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot make any guarantees. Ribbons & Awards Judges will award blue, red and white ribbons with the premium amounts $2.00, $1.50, and $1.00, respectively, (unless otherwise noted) regardless of the number of entries in the Class. Following the close of judging, purple ribbons will be selected from the blue ribbon exhibits. Best of Show ribbons will be placed on selected exhibits. These ribbons are to remain on the exhibits until Sunday evening. 6

7 In many projects, we use conference judging to determine ribbon awards. The judge talks to the 4 H er to evaluate the skills and knowledge learned through project work, and to determine the quality and growth the 4 H er has achieved. 50% of the ribbon placing is determined by knowledge and growth in the project, such as demonstrating the ability to share goals and accomplishments made in the project and knowledge related to the project. 50% of the ribbon placing is determined by visually evaluating the quality of the exhibit, including general appearance, use of materials, evidence of learning, and guidelines followed. We use award ribbons to recognize the accomplishments of the 4 H members. Ribbons are awarded using the following standards: White I ve tried, I ve learned, but there is room for improvement and more learning, to reach a standard of skills and knowledge appropriate for my age and my years of experience in the project. Red I ve tried, I ve learned, and I ve achieved a level of skill meeting expectations for my age and years of experience, but still have room to learn and do more. Blue I ve tried, I ve learned, and have reached most of my goals in this project. I ve exceeded the level of achievement expected of me for my age and years of experience, but there still is room to learn and do more. Purple I ve tried, I ve learned, and succeeded in reaching a high level of achievement. I know that I can still challenge myself to reach even higher levels of knowledge and skills in my project. Additional purple ribbons (such as Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, and Best in Show are offered in some animal projects. A judge s decision on placing stands. 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 Cloverbuds All cloverbud projects will receive a ribbon with a premium of $1.00 each. No other ribbons will be awarded in this category. Members exhibiting in this project cannot exhibit in any other project area. For more information on Cloverbud participation policies, please visit: z.umn.edu/cloverbudpolicies PREMIUMS For each exhibit that a 4 H er/club enters at the fair, a specific amount of money will be awarded depending upon the ribbon placing. Look in the tables below for those amounts. Premium checks can be picked up Sunday, June 17 th from 4:00 5:00 p.m. in the 4 H Tent. Any uncollected checks will be mailed out the following week. General Exhibits Club/Group Exhibits awarded to 4-H club Project Area Purple Blue Red White Green Cloverbud Participation $1.00 General Exhibits $2.00 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Demonstrations $2.00 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Performing Arts $2.00 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Project Area Purple Blue Red White Arts Alive Participation Ribbon Banner $6.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 Community Pride $6.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 Club Scrapbook $6.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 Club Planter Share the Fun Participation Ribbon Animal Science Project Area Purple Blue Red White Green Science of Animals $2.00 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $1.00 Dog TBD by Dog Project Leaders Horse TBD by Horse Project Leaders Poultry Rabbit Interview Participation Showmanship Participation Cloverbud Animal/Livestock Participation TBD by Poultry Project Leaders TBD by Rabbit Project Leaders Participation Ribbon Participation Ribbon TBD Purple ribbon premiums in Animal Science projects also include Grand Champion and Best in Show ribbons 7

8 Hennepin County 4-H 2017 State Fair Quota The State Fair Administration designates the number of State Fair trips in each project area for each county 4-H program. Below lists the number of exhibitors who received a 2017 State Fair trips. Please note that many project areas went unfilled last year! For the 2018 Fair, consider trying a new project area to increase your opportunity to showcase at the State Fair! 2017 STATE FAIR QUOTA FOR 2017 EXHIBITORS SENT TO PROJECT CATEGORY HENNEPIN COUNTY 4-H STATE FAIR 4-H New Ways 1 0 Aerospace 2 0 Aquatic Robotics Unlimited 0 Bicycle 2 0 Cat 2 0 Child & Family Development 2 2 Citizenship 1 0 Clothing & Textiles 7 3 Computer 2 0 Consumer Education 2 0 Corn 2 0 Crafts & Fine Arts 4 8 Dog 4 0 Electric 2 0 Engineering Design Unlimited 0 Entomology 2 1 Exploring Animals 3 0 Exploring the Environment 6 0 Fishing Sports 1 0 Flower Gardening 2 0 Food Preservation 1 0 Food Revue 4 0 Foods & Nutrition 4 1 Forest Resources 2 0 Fruit 2 0 Geology 2 0 Global Connections 1 0 Health 3 0 Home Environment 2 1 Indoor Gardening 2 0 Lawn & Landscape 1 0 Needle Arts 3 2 Performing Arts 6 4 Pets 4 1 Photography 4 5 Plant & Soil Sciences 1 1 Potatoes 1 0 Quilting 3 0 Robotics 2 0 Safety 1 0 Self-Determined 4 3 Shooting Sports & Wildlife 1 0 Shop 2 2 Small Engines 1 0 Small Grains and Legumes 2 0 Tractor 1 0 Vegetable Gardening 2 0 Veterinary Science 2 0 Video 3 1 Water & Wetlands 1 0 Wildlife Biology 2 1 Youth Leadership 6 0 8

9 2018 State Fair Trips Hennepin County 4-H State Fair Picnic Minnesota State Fair State Fair Livestock Encampment State Fair General Encampment State Horse Show August 14 th, 2018 August 23 rd September 3 rd, 2018 August 23 rd 26 th, 2018 September 1 st 3 rd, 2018 September 14 th 17 th, 2018 State Fair Registration for general projects is due by 5:00pm on Sunday, June 17 th. For families needing additional time, registration is due no later than Wednesday, June 20 th at 7:00pm. State Fair Registration for animal projects is due on Wednesday, August 8 th at 4:30pm. State Fair Eligibility Guidelines & Information A State Fair trip will be chosen from the top-quality exhibits based on the judge s decision. In most cases, exhibitors granted a State Fair trip receive a blue ribbon. Since the State Fair Administration designates the number of State Fair trips given in each project area, if more than one trip is allotted, the judge will create a State Fair line-up, which ranks projects eligible for the State Fair. Since exhibitors are allotted one general project and/or one livestock project, the line-up will continue to work down the order. 4 H ers must have met the following requirements to take a State Trip: Must have completed sixth grade, with the exception of youth participating in a club Share the Fun, Arts Alive, or Engineering Design Challenge (Rube Goldberg) teams (no overnights). Livestock must have been ID d by the deadline (May 15 th ). Livestock Quality Assurance training (poultry & rabbit) must be completed by Friday, June 8 th. 4-H enrollment or re enrollment must have been submitted by May 29 th. General Projects must have been registered for County Fair by May 29 th. Horse project members, please see horse rule book for eligibility requirements. One-Time Exemption 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. STATE FAIR LINE-UP State Fair trip recipients will be posted in the 4-H Tent at 12:00pm (noon) on Saturday, June 16 th. An will also be sent to families that afternoon announcing State Fair trip winners. On Entry Day, youth will have entered their project(s) at check-in at the County Fair, they will complete a State Fair Preference sheet, which allows youth to prioritize list of projects that they d like to take to the State Fair. This helps judges and staff create the State Fair lineup. For popular project areas such as photography, fine arts, and crafts, there are a limited number of trips. For these projects, the judge will award the appropriate number of trips (per state guidelines) to the top winners and select alternates. If a primary trip earner declines the trip, the first alternate will have the option to take a trip, if an additional person declines the trip, the second alternate will be eligible, and so on and so forth until all trips are filled. Primary earners of State Fair trips must accept their trips by 5:00pm on Sunday, June 17 th. After this time, trips will be opened up to alternates. Be sure to check out page 8 to see which project areas had few or zero exhibitors last year to help create more opportunities for 4-H ers to get to the State Fair! 9

10 DUAL TRIP POLICY Qualified members may participate in State Fair activities in the following ways: One livestock project and/or one general project Any or all* of: Share the Fun, Demonstrations, Arts Alive (Arts-in), judging teams *Please note that participation in two or more activities may not always be possible due to schedule conflicts of judging times. Please review the schedule in the State Fair packet prior to accepting your State Fair trip(s). DISTRIBUTION OF UNUSED TRIPS Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that as many youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused quota trips. GETTING READY FOR THE STATE FAIR COMPLETE REGISTRATION Again this year, Hennepin County 4-H will use paper registration. Printed User Guides will also be available for pick up at 4 H Tent anytime throughout the fair. On Sunday, June 17 th at 5:00pm, you will be required to pick up your project from the County Fair. State Fair packets may be picked up and completed that day. 4-H Staff will be available to answer any questions for you. Payment is required at the time of submission. Check or credit card are accepted at the County Fair. 1. All exhibitors who accept State Fair trips are invited to attend one of two State Fair Question and Answer/Registration Help Sessions to go over final details, ask questions, and get help with the online registration: Q&A State Fair Help Sessions Sunday, June 17 th, 2017, 3:30pm OR Wednesday, June 20th, 2017, 6:00pm Hennepin County Fair, Corcoran Lions Park UROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave N Corcoran, MN Minneapolis, MN Registration and payment* for State Fair General projects should be submitted at the County Fair on Sunday, June 17 th by 5:00pm. For families needing additional accommodations, registration and payment is due to staff at the Q&A State Fair Help Session on Wednesday, June 20th at 7:00pm. Gate passes and meal tickets (as needed) will be distributed at the State Fair Picnic (info below). *Confidential need based scholarships are available inquire with 4-H Staff. 3. All projects will need to be taken home at the end of the County Fair H ers must attend 4 H judging and any applicable education experience associated with the trip they have accepted. 5. In the event of an emergency where a 4 H er is unable to attend the State Fair, Hennepin County 4 H staff must be notified. DUST YOURSELF AND YOUR PROJECT OFF Members receiving a trip to the State Fair are encouraged to make any repairs or changes recommended by the judges. Make sure to write down any suggestions you and your judge discussed at the County Fair. You are also encouraged to practice discussing your project, as you prepare for group judging at the State Fair, where you will present alongside your peers in the same project area at the same time. ATTEND THE STATE FAIR PICNIC If youth choose to accept their State Fair trip(s), you are required to attend the Hennepin County 4-H State Fair Picnic: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 At this event, youth and families will: 6:00pm 8:00pm Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center 4055 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN Bring their State Fair general project for staff to take to the Fairgrounds Learn all about what to expect at Livestock and General Encampments Meet their adult chaperones and fellow State Fair-bound 4-H ers Receive their gate tickets for State Fair admission Receive their meal tickets for the 4-H Building Dinner & fellowship provided! Transportation of Large Exhibits Any exhibit that requires excessive space, weight, or handling will be the exhibitor s responsibility to bring to and from the State Fair grounds on the appropriate day. Contact 4-H staff for more information. 10

11 Exhibiting at the Fair with your 4-H Club Club Activities & Exhibits There are many ways to get involved with you club this summer! Consider registering for performing arts opportunities like Arts Alive or Share the Fun, or showcase your club spirit with a banner, community pride, scrapbook, or planter! Arts Alive (County Arts-In) Do you like to perform? Sing? Dance? Act? Make friends? Participate in a 30-minute musical revue production to be performed at several 4-H events this summer, including the Hopkin s Raspberry Festival and the Minnesota State Fair. Participants learn all about different aspects of theater production, and have the opportunity to take a field trip to a local performing arts event. Participation is open to youth completing grades 2 through 13! Participants need no prior experience in 4-H, but must enroll in 4-H at the time of registration for liability purposes. Participants are expected to attend all rehearsals, as well as summer performances (which will be announced shortly). To Register: Complete the 2018 Arts Alive Registration Form and submit payment to Hennepin County 4-H Federation. Registration and payment are due Tuesday, May 29 th by 11:59pm. Club Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. 1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. 2. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ) and ready to hang. 3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or twosided. 4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) Community Pride Community Pride provides an incentive for 4-H youth to be actively involved in their community by participating in a variety of community service experiences that teach problem solving, cooperation and community responsibility. Each club may enter an exhibit relating involvement in Community Pride projects. A Community Pride exhibit may describe one project or a series of projects with a common theme (e.g., Helping the Environment). 1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community. 2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging, who may also exhibit another individual project. Share the Fun Club Scrapbook 1. Club name should be on front of scrapbook. One or two members should be present at conference judging. 2. Each club may enter a scrapbook that includes information and/or pictures about club meetings, club activities, club participation in county and state events, and community affairs. 3. Entries can be ongoing scrapbooks but information from only the current year will be judged. Blue $6.00, Red $5.00, White $4.00 Club Planter Each club is encouraged to enter up to three planters to help decorate the tent during the Fair. 1. The planter should be at least 9 inches across and light enough to be moveable. A variety of plants that will tolerate tent life are recommended. 2. Planters will be maintained during the Fair. Clubs will take the planter home at the end of the Fair. 3. No Conference judging or premium money will accompany these planters. However, planters will be judged with a Best of Show being awarded. The 4-H Share the Fun Program is designed to help 4-H'ers discover their talents, develop them, and have opportunities to share those gifts with others. Share the Fun skits will be performed at Urban 4-H Showcase on April 28 th,

12 Exhibiting at the Fair for Grades K-2 Cloverbud Projects About the Project 4 H Cloverbuds do the same projects as older 4 H ers, but in a way appropriate to their age (kindergarten through second grade). Cloverbuds explore and learn about the world in a non competitive environment by doing fun activities of their own choice, like making cookies or doing a craft project, with the guidance of parents or other helpful adults. The Cloverbuds project can help broaden the member s understanding of 4 H, get them excited about the possibilities of what they can do in 4 H, practice speaking skills while telling others about their projects, learn skills of how to evaluate their own work, celebrate accomplishments, and make a connection with other youth and families in 4 H. Parent Involvement We love having parents involved! Parents can help youth do as 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: 1. Tell me about what you did this year in 4 H. 2. What did you like best about your project? 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 Cloverbuds (youth in Grades K-2 during school year) are evaluated differently because their learning characteristics and developmental needs are different from older children and youth. The Cloverbud Program provides opportunity for exploration and active learning in a noncompetitive environment. The ribbon placing for Cloverbuds is based on participation only; blue, red and white ribbons are not awarded. Positive reinforcement and encouragement are as important as the child s knowledge and exhibit. Please become familiar with Cloverbud participation policies: All Cloverbud projects follow the same rules and procedures for registration and fair exhibition as regular projects with the exception of the following: All Cloverbuds classes are "participation only", meaning that only participation ribbons will be awarded. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4 H activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (adult leaders, teen leaders, parents, and other adults who may appropriately assist with the group) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and/or lead the animal). All pets must be held by the parent while waiting in line and while the Cloverbud is talking with the judge. This is a Minnesota 4 H policy. Dogs and cats brought as pets must have had proper vaccinations at least 30 days prior to the fair. Bring proof of vaccination to judging. 12

13 Cloverbud Projects To enter, 4-H exhibitor must have complete Kindergarten, first, or second grades. No Cloverbud projects are State Fair eligible. CLOVERBUD GENERAL PROJECT Cloverbuds can enter up to six general projects. Exhibit suggestions: - A group project completed by your Cloverbud club (e.g., Cloverbud Club Banner, Cloverbud Poster, etc.). - Any item made by the Cloverbud member at a 4-H club meeting. - Any item made at home. Some ideas include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted plant, vegetable creature or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple item you made for your home like a pillow, placemat, etc., rock creature, paper bag puppet, 4 interesting objects of nature, tree leaf collection, display of insects, simple craft item, or anything else you can think of. - For the Cloverbuds pets class, please bring a picture of yourself and your pet (no larger than 4 x 6 ) to be displayed. Include your name and club on the back of the picture. CLOVERBUD DEMONSTRATION Cloverbuds entering in Demonstrations, Illustrated Presentations, and/or Performing Arts categories are encouraged to perform for the Urban 4-H Showcase on April 28, Demonstrations, Youth-in-Action, and Illustrated Presentations will also be held at the Hennepin County Fair on Friday, June 15th from 3:00-4:00 PM. Cloverbuds may have individual or team demonstrations. CLOVERBUD DOG All exercises will be performed on leash and will include grooming, feeding, proper care and exercise for dogs, and going for a walk with their dog. This class will not be basic obedience, allowing Cloverbuds to remain eligible for Beginner classes when they reach the appropriate age. Note: A Cloverbud may repeat this class as long as they are enrolled as a Cloverbud. Cloverbuds may also participate with dogs in a Cloverbud Showmanship Class. CLOVERBUD HORSE Cloverbuds may participate with a horse in three classes: Cloverbud Showmanship at Halter, Cloverbud Western Pleasure, or Cloverbud Barrel Race. If the horse is used in a riding setting, the Cloverbud may sit on the back of the horse with a responsible person in control of the horse at all times. Helmets are required for the Cloverbud in any riding setting. CLOVERBUD HORSE INTERVIEW CLOVERBUD POULTRY Cloverbuds animal exhibitors for poultry do not need to be LQA&E certified, nor do they need to turn in animal ID forms for animal science projects. Cloverbud must adhere to 4 H dress, health, and safety rules for each species. Cloverbuds may also participate with poultry in a Cloverbud Showmanship Class. CLOVERBUD RABBIT & CAVY Cloverbuds animal exhibitors for poultry and rabbit do not need to be LQA&E certified, nor do they need to turn in animal ID forms for animal science projects. Cloverbud must adhere to 4 H dress, health, and safety rules for each species. Cloverbuds may also participate with rabbits in a Cloverbud Showmanship Class. To register your Cloverbud s projects, follow the instructions in the back of this book! The deadline to register is Tuesday, May 29 th! 13

14 Exhibiting at the Fair for Grades 3 rd -13 th General Projects Please be sure to read the requirements and exhibit suggestions for each project you sign up for thoroughly! If you have trouble finding a project, remember Animal Science, Club exhibits, and Cloverbud projects are listed in other sections of this book. EXHIBIT ENTRY & JUDGING Entry Day starts at 1:00pm on Friday, June 15th, and ends at 6:30pm. After entering the gates, check in at the 4 H Tent. There, 4 H staff and volunteers will check you in, distribute entry cards, and direct you to your respective judge(s). At this time, you will notify staff of any projects you will not be exhibiting, as well as rank your entries.to help judges decide the State Fair line-up. Judging tables are set up throughout the 4-H Tent for each project area and you will need to find the correct judge for each project you bring. There may be a line to speak with the judge, so keep in mind you may have to wait. When you meet with the judge, they will ask you questions about your project. They want you to be able to discuss how and why you made the project and more! It may be helpful to practice ahead of time with a parent or friend. All general exhibits are judged on Entry Day with the exception of Illustrated Presentations, Performing Arts, and Video. GENERAL GUIDELINES - Every effort will be made to assure the safety of all entries but, in no event, will 4 H or the Hennepin County Fair be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits. - Exhibits may consist of actual models, diagrams, pictures, games, three dimensional displays, free standing objects, technologyrelated exhibits, etc. Creativity is encouraged! - Resources should be credited and documented in the exhibit (e.g., books, internet, 4 H or Extension publications, person with special knowledge, magazine articles, etc.). - Exhibits should show or explain something the 4 H er made, did, or learned. - All exhibits must have been created/produced by the exhibitor during the current project year. - 4 H staff reserve the right to remove perishable/live exhibits if they do not remain in presentable condition (i.e. plants, foods, etc.). - All exhibitors must be members enrolled in the Hennepin County 4 H Program. - All exhibits must conform to the requirements of the class description. Judges will ask questions so be prepared! BUILDING AN EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT An educational exhibit is fun to design and build. Exhibits may be, but are not limited to mobiles, models, 3-D displays, photo stories, window displays, bill-boards, shadow boxes, radio/tv commercials, video or slide shows, papier-mâché, portfolios, collections, collages, entrepreneurship, magazines or comic books, newspaper articles, photos, dioramas, banners, buzz boards, historical/cultural studies, and consumer project analysis. When you plan your exhibit, be sure that: The information is current and accurate. You can use encyclopedias, magazines, internet and general textbooks. Your project bulletin is a good reference. The exhibit needs to be complete. It should tell one idea. It could show or give results of an experiment. The exhibit teaches others. Information should be helpful, practical, and result in a better understanding of the topic. The arrangement should be neat, orderly, and in an easy to follow logical sequence. The exhibit should present a pleasing appearance because of its artistic qualities. DIMENSIONS: Use for all project areas where a display may be exhibited. o Three-dimensional displays should not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high. o Any flat poster exhibit may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. Use stable poster board. Be prepared to weatherize your poster to protect it from moisture damage, etc. o Notebook: Unless size is specified, use an 8½ x 11 standard, 3-ring loose-leaf, hard cover style or 8½ x 11 booklet binder style. o Include a cover page. Criteria for the contents/length, etc. are usually defined in individual project Class or project bulletins. 14

15 SELECTING A PROJECT PROJECT TIPS 4-H judging is not about things, it is about YOU! You are the subject of your time with the judge at County Fair. Even with a great exhibit, the judge will want to know how it shows what you have learned. You may want to do several experiments at home or in school related to your project and report the results. Your 4-H project bulletins often have project ideas included. Talk with your leader or project advocate to test your ideas and look for additional possibilities. Have fun! Be creative! LEARN ALL YOU CAN ALONG THE WAY When you have decided which idea to use, study and experiment with it as much as possible to understand it thoroughly. You might even want to give a demonstration to find out what questions people may have about the "topic." DECIDE HOW YOU WANT TO DISPLAY YOUR PROJECT Think about what and how the exhibit appeals to the senses of the observer. Consider using touch, sound, smell, as well as visual attraction to catch and hold the attention of the observer. Posters - Use white space, keep the main object large. - Divide the rest of the copy items into groups, keep smaller than the feature. - Keep lettering large enough to read 1 inch for 25 feet viewing distance. - Draw sketches to find the most pleasing design. Photo - Move the camera or the object out of the clutter. - Take photos from several different angles. Lettering - If using stencils, remember to fill in spaces. - Use guidelines for tops and bottoms of letters. - Space between letters varies by shape of the letter: IDOKLC. This gives more unity and legibility to the text than mechanical exact spacing. - If computer printed, attach firmly with glue. Lines - Vary weight and size to add interest bold to thin; dark to light. - Use vertical/horizontal; fences, roads, a roof line draw the eye and keep it moving. - Maximize eye movement, normally from left to right. Framing - Posters margins, white space - Photography use trees, building columns - Matting the finishing touch, usually a neutral color or pick up an accent. CONFERENCE JUDGING Use these helpful tips in your display making: 15 Color - Use to add interest and contrast. - Avoid complementary colors they tend to vibrate so it is difficult to focus. - Avoid using too many colors hard to read. Finishing - A creative arts, needle arts, or photo project with careful consideration to washing and pressing (needle arts), colors of matting, double matting, and framing is important to presenting a unique product. Exhibits meant to be wall hung must come with mounting hooks or attachments. Attention to detail and presentation is helpful in all project areas. Safety - A fragile item or heirloom should be photographed and the photo displayed if the member is concerned about the risks of public display. - Perishable items may not hold up in warm weather and would then be discarded. Food should be photographed. - People of all ages will see your exhibit. Some may even touch them. Therefore, poisonous materials will not be on public display. Protect yourself and the fairgoer by protecting sharp or other dangerous parts of your exhibit. For example: cork or otherwise cover fish hooks; firearms must not be part of a display; check glass in displays for sharp edges, etc. If your project is deemed unsafe, you will not be allowed to enter it. Conference judging at the County Fair is a participatory process with a learner-centered conversation between the judge and the 4-H er. This process enables the youth to demonstrate and gain knowledge from his/her project learning experience and provides an opportunity for the 4-H er to talk with a judge about his/her project learning for evaluation purposes. Conference judging is exciting and fun for both the 4-H er and for the judge. The 4-H member is able to share learning with a caring adult who is willing to listen, evaluate, and give positive feedback. The judge is able to observe, question, listen and challenge the 4-H er. The judge offers encouraging and constructive feedback as well as suggestions on how to further explore the project area. Youth are also

16 encouraged to ask questions of the judge during the experience. Producing a blue ribbon 4-H er is the goal; enhancing self-esteem is a result. Project Judging Sheets can be found at Conference judging focuses on what members have learned in a project. When preparing for conference judging, members should think about these as possible questions: Why did you decide to make this item for your County Fair project? How did you go about doing it? Why did you select these materials to use in making your project? What did you set out to learn? What did you learn in the project? What special help did you get? What did you find hardest to do in making your project? What problems did you face? What would you do differently if you could do it again? What are you most proud of? The judge will ask members several questions and discuss with them the quality of their projects as compared to accepted standards for projects of this type. Ribbon placings are awarded, based 50% on the quality of exhibit and 50% on what members have learned and discussed with the judge. Ribbon placings are described on page 6-7. Judging Cloverbuds Cloverbuds (youth in Grades K-2 during school year) are evaluated differently because their learning characteristics and developmental needs are different from older children and youth. The Cloverbud Program provides opportunity for exploration and active learning in a noncompetitive environment. The ribbon placing for Cloverbuds is based on participation only; blue, red and white ribbons are not awarded. Positive reinforcement and encouragement are as important as the child s knowledge and exhibit. Please become familiar with Cloverbud participation policies: ABSENTEE OR ALTERNATIVE EXHIBITING 4-H members who have a conflict with the general project conference judging may be eligible for absentee judging OR participate in an alternative fair at a later date. Arrangements must be made with 4-H staff prior to the fair and will only be approved in the following circumstances: - Death in the family - Once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity - Event with no flexibility (ex: wedding) - Illness/injury - Religious accommodations For more information, visit: Absentee Exhibiting Members who are unable to participate in conference judging at County Fair may submit a written explanation of up to 200 words instead of judging. Exhibits will need to be at the fair during the conference judging time. The judges will use the written explanation to gain knowledge of what the member has learned in the project area for the year and place the member accordingly. Members are eligible for Best of Show and for State Fair conference portion of the judging. State Fair trips will be awarded during County Fair. It is your responsibility to make arrangements with a parent, club leader or reliable friend to register you for your trip. We suggest that you decide ahead of time what your priority list is for trips. Member is responsible for arranging to have their project picked up at 5:00pm on Sunday. Please note, tent breakdown happens quickly and the tent is completely down by 6:00pm. Alternative Fair Exhibiting Members who would prefer to exhibit in an alternative fair as opposed to absentee exhibiting, must receive prior approval from 4-H Staff. Exhibits and exhibitors must abide by rules and requirements of that respective fair. Exhibitors will still compete as Hennepin County 4-H and will be awarded ribbons, premiums, and State Fair trips through Hennepin County. JUDGING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES OR INJURIES If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the conference judging process by him/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 for a conference judging assistant must be made with 4-H staff prior to the fair. Please contact the 4-H Office for arrangements For more information, please visit: 16

17 Exhibiting at the Fair for Grades 3 rd -13 th General Projects General (Static) projects are listed in A-Z Order. Please be sure to read the requirements and exhibit suggestions for each project you sign up for thoroughly! If you have trouble finding a project, remember Livestock, Club exhibits, and Cloverbud projects are listed in other sections of this book. A green clover with class name indicates a project area that is State Fair Eligible for grades H NEW WAYS This project area will serve as a way of accommodating new and successful Urban 4-H programs. Urban 4-H will provide any one of the following options in which judging may occur: conference judging setting where a project is exhibited; a public presentation platform (at the time of demonstration judging); an alternative judging venue prior to the State Fair. Contact the Extension Office to learn about alternative venue opportunities. Exhibit Ideas: - Participants from a school age child care program, a group presentation from students you worked within a school setting, a presentation on a successful membership recruitment activity held during National 4-H Week, etc. AEROSPACE - Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); recovery system should be in place and operative. - Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum. - Flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Non-flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. - A rocket launch. BICYCLE - Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club. CAT - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or poster. 17 CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development, and well-being. - If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item should be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit. - Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made from new or recycled/throw-away material. - Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor. - Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file about children and/or families. - Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with description of what was learned about self and family. - A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.) CITIZENSHIP - 3-ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the evaluation of each. - A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems. CLOTHING & TEXTILES CLOTHES OR NON-GARMENT YOU BUY - The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum, the following information: a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes. b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting.

18 - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. Clothes or Non-Garment You Make - Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member name and club. - Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibiting. - Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. - A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, backpack, etc. - A constructed garment made from a pattern. - Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc., incorporated into garment. - Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing selection, care. - Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used. Fashion Revue The 4-H Fashion Revue was held on January 27, Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. Note: At State Fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same garment to participate in both Fashion Revue and regular clothing in the same year. RULES: - Members can have two entries: one constructed and one purchased. - Purchased and constructed garments will be evaluated separately. PURPOSE: The Fashion Revue program gives 4-H members the opportunity to: - Build self-confidence and poise by developing an understanding of "self which aids in the selecting and making of clothing that is becoming and expressive of one's personality. - Develop skills in planning, selecting, and making becoming clothing for different occasions. - Select suitable and becoming accessories and model with confidence a garment made to meet one's wardrobe needs. - Develop good posture and grooming habits. - Acquire knowledge and skills in planning, presenting, and participating in Fashion Revues. - Practice leadership skills and roles, take part in community affairs and demonstrate citizenship responsibility. - Explore career, job and productive leisure opportunities. - Develop skills, knowledge and attitudes for lifelong use. COMPUTER - Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on display. - A colored photograph should be taken of the item prior to the Fair and attached to the display. Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use. - Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and discussion of program. Program/software be original or adapted by the member from an existing program. CONSUMER EDUCATION - Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same included. - Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. CRAFTS & FINE ARTS - Members enrolled in Creative Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts and Crafts. Note: All exhibitors are awarded at the state fair Blue, Red & White Ribbons, counties can elect to participation ribbons. Then evaluation panels may determine special purple recognition awards. CRAFTS - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifications. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. - Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. FINE ARTS Requirement: - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-H ers own ideas and imagination. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. - Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc. 18

19 CROP SCIENCES CORN - Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two-quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn), must be placed in a clear two-quart jar or 2 clear one-quart jars. - An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES - Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two-quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear two-quart jar or 2 clear one-quart jars. - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. DEMONSTRATIONS INDIVIDUAL Grades 9+ Individual Grades 6-8 Individual Grades 3-5 Individual TEAM Grades 9+ Team Grades 6-8 Team Grades 3-5 Team Demonstrations, Youth in Action Presentations, Illustrated Presentations will be held at the Hennepin County Fair on Friday, June 15 th from 3:00-4:00pm. - Demonstration/Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4- H er has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. his most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting visuals. - Members can sign up for a presentation time at the 4-H desk in the 4-H tent on Entry Day, June 15 th. Time suggestion: Cloverbuds: 3-5 minutes Grades 3-5: 6-10 minutes Grades 6-8: 8-10 minutes Grades 9+: minutes DOG NON-OBEDIENCE DOG EXHIBIT - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. 4-H members enrolled in the Dog project will receive separate Hennepin County 4-H Dog Show registration materials in June For more information about the 2018 Dog Show, please contact Anna Kleven at annakleven@aol.com. Additional information can be found at ELECTRIC - Please contact the Extension Office to estimate the needed floor space at the County Fair. - A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits - Battery-powered exhibit demonstrating one or more principles of electricity, educational poster, object built and wired by exhibitor. - Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. - Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. - Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an explanation of what it is and how it is used. - Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may not have worked), educational display used in teaching others, etc. ENGINEERING DESIGN Visit for more information. AQUATIC ROBOTICS - Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV). - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education. - Individuals or teams of a least 3 youth may exhibit. - Illustrate the community partnership (example: DNR, Water Resource or Lake Association) - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project. - Exhibit of ROV. - Display showing their use in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education. - Booklet showing their progression in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education as a team. ENGINEERING DESIGN Requirement: - Include description of the problem/challenge being solved. - Include description of the engineering design process/steps undergone to solve problem. -Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project -Exhibit of engineering design product -Display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career 19

20 ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE (formerly Rube Goldberg) Engineering Design Challenge Team Member: Level 1 - Grades 3-8 Level 2 - Grades The Engineering Design Challenge Competition will be held at the Ramsey County Fair on Thursday, July 11 th, 3:00-7:00pm. Please register via Hennepin County Fair registration. -Youth in grades 6 and above can participate in Level 2 if they have at least two years previous experience in Level 1. -Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in one of these classes. An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on Rube Goldberg, an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best created machines use a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their machine. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. 1. Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Rule Books at for complete details. 2. Teams of at least 3 youth 3. Minimum of 10 steps 4. Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less 5. Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft 6. Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge 7. Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project. - Engineering Design Challenge machine itself - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project Note: In 2018, the State Engineering Design Challenge for Level 1 and 2 (formerly Rube Goldberg) will be held at a site other than the State Fair. However, challenge teams are invited to showcase their machine and project at the State Fair. Participants can also have other general projects judged. ROBOTICS Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group. - Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of the exhibit. - Include a description of the robots ability to sense, follow a plan and complete an act - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot. - A robot, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. RUBE GOLDBERG CHALLENGE See Engineering Design Challenge ENTOMOLOGY Insect Collection exhibits: 1. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes); approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24" x 18" x 3". Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top. Only one case per exhibitor is allowed. 2. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. 3. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. 4. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. 5. Specimens must be properly labeled. i. The location, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state (and country, when applicable) are minimum location information that should be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect. ii. All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers are not acceptable. 6. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H Entomology Resource, H/projects/environment/entomology/. 7. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. 8. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, internet, interviews with an expert etc.) 9. Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days without special care. 10. A written report or journal should accompany the project, introducing the subject, describing the process (materials and method), predicting an outcome, stating the results, and discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, or other figures may be used. 1. General Insect Collection: must consist of a minimum of 50 species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders. 2. Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects attacking corn). 3. Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events. EXPLORING ANIMALS This exhibit area is for 4-H ers who wish to learn more about a given species. 4-H ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and/or Swine may exhibit in this category. Animal ownership is not required. Exhibits could include three-dimensional displays, posters, reports, etc. This project is modeled after the Horseless Horse and Horse related project. It is intended for 4-H ers that do not exhibit an animal. - This area is for 4-H ers who wish to learn more about a given species. Animal ownership is not required. - 4-H ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H er made, did, learned, or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers.

21 - The most appropriate curriculum for these projects would be the Level 1 or Level 2 North Central Regional Animal Science materials. Projects could be three-dimensional, poster, or reports EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT - Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation. - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture. - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS - Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment; - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system. - The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. - Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging. - Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display. This photograph and a 3 x 5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed at the exhibit instead of the food. - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food. - Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and MyPlate. - Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of time). - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (such as: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). - Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. - Nutrition/food science experiment. FLOWER GARDENING - Label each container according to kind or variety. - Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens) - Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease. - When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: 1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or 2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or 3. one stem of summer flowering bulb, or 4. one blossom of a tea rose, or 5. one stem of a hardy shrub rose. - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method. - My Flower Garden - exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale, the correct variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming. - Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). FOOD AND NUTRITION - Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. - To be eligible for a State Fair trip, an educational poster, scrapbook, or binder must accompany the food. Food only exhibits are welcome, but will not be eligible for the State Fair. 21 FOOD PRESERVATION - Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project. - All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and/or National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations. - All food preservation exhibits must be labeled with a 2 x 3 label. Labels to include county, name, grade, product, style of pack, processing method (boiling water bath or pressure canner), date, processing time, date processed, and source of recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure used. - Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars. - All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams must be covered with lids. - Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies; 2 one-pint jars or one quart jar for pickled products. - Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food preservation publications, available through the Extension Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable. - No artificial food coloring should be added to entries. - Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf form, meat - 3 strips (i.e. venison or beef jerky). - Preserved within the past year. Exhibit suggestions: Suggested exhibits include one jar or one bag of product: - Vegetables or fruits - Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen) - Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). - Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) - Dried vegetables or dried fruits. - Dried herbs. - Beef or venison jerky.

22 - Food science experiment or educational display. FOOD REVUE (judged prior to county fair) Hennepin County 4-H ers participated in Food Revue with Ramsey and Washington County 4-H in January To participate next year, please contact Amy Hughes at Exhibit suggestions: - Bring photo, menu, and recipe to fair for display only FOREST RESOURCES Requirement: - Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material. - Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their common name. Common name should be printed near the identified leaf/needle. - Photographic display of forest products include the name of the product/use to identify the photograph. - Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a seed collection. - Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree include name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other appropriate information. - Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus non-renewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps. - Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest. - Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). - Display showing specialized woodland management, including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry. FRUIT - Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor. - Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit. - Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes. - Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or insects (actual specimens) and methods of control. GEOLOGY Requirement: - Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glass-topped case of the same model as used by the entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). - Specimens should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label described on page seven of the Geology Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. - Attach specimens so they will not fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have knowledge of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil type. - Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite theme such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz minerals, ores, or a theme of your own choosing. - Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of each rock type. - Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and why s" dealing with the principles of geology and natural earth sciences. GEOSPATIAL NOTE: Geospatial Exhibits should be registered in Self-Determined. Exhibit 1. Exhibits must be labeled with name and county on all pieces of the exhibit. The Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged exhibits. 2. Exhibits may include a poster, display or booklet. 4-H ers may additionally share their project work through a computer based presentation. Exhibitors will need to bring the appropriate software and presentation data. 3. Exhibits may include community maps, comparison of GPS units, ways in which GIS and GPS programs are used, and reviews of software and resources available. NOTE: Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System (GIS/GPS) programs allow 4-H members to explore science, engineering and technology and combine to form the content for the Geospatial project area. Appropriate work in this area can include investigations into the history of GIS and/or GPS, current uses, equipment and software and more. Development of GIS maps that incorporate waypoints and trails created through GPS are encouraged. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS - Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a cross-cultural home stay experience. - Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc. HEALTH - Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression) of your choice. - Apply knowledge of a health issue by conducting an activity for family members, club, school, community, etc. Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program description, materials, community support and evaluation. HOME ENVIRONMENT - Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or have written information to show how their exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or displayed, and all details of how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject matter of the specific exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs involved, and alternatives considered - A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home. - Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and ready to hang. - Purchased kits ARE ALLOWED be used. - Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg carton collection (see geology bulletin), six silly silicates. - Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture. - Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home. 22

23 - Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly jobs. - An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past, including history of use. - Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a redecorating or remodeling plan showing before and after. HORSE RELATED Exhibitors in Horse Related and Horseless Horse projects are judged at the Hennepin County Fair, and are considered for the State Horse Show Trip. Members can only accept one trip to the State Horse Show. - Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. - Exhibits may include posters, photographs, models, scrapbooks, essay, and/or other articles on any related horse project information (i.e. breeds, grooming, nutrition, health, horsemanship, etc.). - Exhibits should show or explain something the member has made, done, or learned in the project. HORSELESS HORSE Exhibitors in Horse Related and Horseless Horse projects are judged at the Hennepin County Fair, and are considered for the State Horse Show Trip. Members can only accept one trip to the State Horse Show. - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. - Exhibits may include posters, photographs, models, scrapbooks, essay, and/or other articles on any related horse project information (i.e. breeds, grooming, nutrition, health, horsemanship, etc.). - Exhibits should show or explain something the member has made, done, or learned in the project. ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS INDIVIDUAL Grades 9+ Individual Grades 6-8 Individual Grades 3-5 Individual TEAM Grades 9+ Team Grades 6-8 Team Grades 3-5 Team Demonstrations, Youth in Action Presentations, Illustrated Presentations will be held at the Hennepin County Fair on Friday, June 15 th from 3:00-4:00pm. Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Supporting visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes place with the item Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-H er has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software should supplement the Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk; however the member must interact with the presentation and information - not just step to the side and let the presentation play. (Selfpresenting entries created with presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and entered in the Video class.) Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-H er is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging. NOTE: 4-H ers who complete a Public Presentation at the State Fair will receive a $30 cash award. These payments are made in October. 4-H ers must be grade eligible to participate at the State Fair. INDOOR GARDENING Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens) POTTED PLANTS: - Flowering plants should be in bloom. - Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. - Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair. PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS: - Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or diameter. - Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4' - Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant relationship, and plants being well established. TERRARIUMS: - The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension. - Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting. - Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design). - Two or more varieties of house plants with common and botanical name. - Terrarium or dish garden: consider terrarium material of general terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of Minnesota. - Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc. LAWN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN - Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for State fair - Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story told. - Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with plants and major areas of yard labeled; should show changes and future plans. Photographs showing "before and after" views are desirable.

24 - Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form) including what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals of your meeting, activities you would include, and visual aids you would use. NEEDLE ARTS - Kits and original ideas may be used. - Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if appropriate, with the following information: pattern company name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care instructions. - Participant encouraged to bring instructions/pattern - If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang. - Members may bring no more than 3 items using the same technique; ex: crochet afghan, crochet toy, crochet baby booties. Exhibit suggestions: - Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, handquilting, weaving, appliqué, latchhook, tatting, other. - Consumer Product Analysis: comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts technique. - Historical/Cultural Study: story, poster, or display about a needle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must include information about how item should be preserved. PERFORMING ARTS Performing Arts entries are performed at the Urban 4-H Showcase on April 28 th, Registration is separate from FairEntry. Exhibit - Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a member s involvement or interest in the performing arts. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selecting, planning, performing and reflection on their project work. - If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. - Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts. - A puppet and script made and created by member. - Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc., and include a write-up about it. - A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current performing arts experiences. - An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing. Equipment: - Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). A film camera can also be used. - All PHOTOS EXHIBITED MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY THE EXHIBITOR DURING THE CURRENT 4-H YEAR - Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - NO PICTURE FRAME OR GLASS ALLOWED (for safety). - Allowed exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted in a mat frame or foam board neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black) - Do not use construction paper or colored paper - Use 14 x 22 board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama - When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated, the original (unaltered) 4 x 6 photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit - Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 x 6") (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.). - Panorama - Photo story (use 5 to 7 that are 4 x 6 photos). - Enlargement or multiple 4 x 6 photos to show photographic elements, explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.) - Enlargement or multiple 4 x 6 photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. Exhibit Ideas: - A town s history: could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly citizens, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families history, etc. - 4-H project, another member s 4-H project or your 4-H Club s Community Service projects - Environmental issue(s) or a community need - A Day in the Life of (farm or city youth, an elementary, middle school or high school youth, etc.) - Show a process (i.e. how to make something or steps to making something) PHOTO MANIPULATION PHOTO EXHIBITS IN THIS CATEGORY REQUIRES CREATIVE SOFTWARE EDITING. This includes such techniques as coloring, text additions, using layers or layouts. Exhibits can show how photography can be used to make posters, calendars, brochures or advertising. PET EXHIBIT - Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs, etc.; exhibit must include a photograph of 4-H er with their pet. - Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display, animal care display, diseases, breeding, training, etc. PHOTOGRAPHY ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Exhibit will focus on what makes a good photograph. ONLY overall image corrections are allowed including: cropping, brightness/exposure, color saturation, contrast, sharpening, black and white, sepia or color conversion and exposure correction. 24 Equipment: - Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cellphone, tablet, digital DSLR) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - ALL PHOTOS EXHIBITED MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN/PRODUCED ENHANCED BY THE EXHBITOR DURING THE CURRENT 4-H YEAR. (Exception an exhibit integrating older photographs) - Exhibitor s name, age and county should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - NO PICTURE FRAME OR GLASS ALLOWED (for safety). - Exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted in a mat frame or foam board cut to fit. - Use 14 x 22 poster board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama - Neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black)

25 New in Do not use construction paper or colored paper - Multi photos exhibited should be matted or displayed on poster board or foam board using 4 x 6 photos. - When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated the original photo MUST include an unaltered 4 x 6 on the back of the exhibit. - Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages, etc. (Non-affiliated website information can be found online) Exhibit ideas: - Digitally enhanced photograph(s) - Calendar, brochure, event poster, photobook, (No scrapbooks) - Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer techniques, selective coloring, HDR, etc. - Photo gifts: mugs, puzzles, blankets, ornaments, etc. - Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, voice over, background selections, to make a show, etc. For judging can bring project on 14 x 22 poster board, computer (DVD) or tablet 2018 PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE: POLLINATORS - SAVE THE BEES! Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. - SAVE THE BUTTERFLIES! Show how to develop or expand a butterfly garden; show plants that can be used for a butterfly garden; or show how to develop a butterfly garden. PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. POTATOES Requirement: - Twelve potatoes (this year s crop) similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card. - Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald. QUILTING Requirement: - Each item should include information listing pattern book & name, fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions. If not quilted or hand tied by the 4-H er, state who tied or hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4-H er, someone else may do the final quilting.) - Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand tied. - A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable. - Repair of an old quilt. - A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns used in quilting, or a topic of your choice. SAFETY - Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display representative of project activity. - Apply knowledge of a safety issue by conducting an activity for family members, club, school, community, etc. Report on a community project that you conducted. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program description, materials, community support and evaluation. - Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items you included. - Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc. SCIENCE OF ANIMALS (State Fair eligible during Livestock Encampment; no animal required) This exhibit area includes items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3 dimensional displays, diagrams, posters, articles, or notebooks. This new project is modeled after the 2015 Poultry exhibits that resulted from the Avian Flu outbreak when birds were not allowed to be exhibited. BREEDING EXHIBIT HEALTH EXHIBIT PRODUCTION EXHIBIT OTHER EXHIBIT ZOONOTICS New in Exhibits may include models, diagrams, and/or actual articles. Exhibits should show or explain something the 4-H er has made, done, or learned. - Items constructed, such as feeding systems or show equipment, or science exhibits on one of the four classes listed above. SELF-DETERMINED Requirement: - Exhibit must reflect an independent project planned by an individual or team. - A short description of the nature of the project and accomplishments should be written on an 8 1/2" x 11" page displayed in a clear plastic page protector and attached to exhibit. - Member(s) must be able to discuss the process of selecting, planning and management of a self-determined learning experience. - Oversized self-determined exhibits must have written permission from the 4-H State Fair Superintendent to be accepted for exhibit. In conference judging the member(s) must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning and management of a self-determined learning experience. - This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn t fit in any other project area. This is not a catch-all category but rather intentional self-directed learning. - A team may consist of not more than three individuals from the same club or from up to three different clubs from the same county. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning and management of a self-determined learning experience. - Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the activity/project - Display of finished work - Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and Clowning exhibits 25

26 SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT - Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be included in a display and will not be considered in the calculation of dimensions. - MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed. - No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured in such a manner so as to prevent their points or edges from being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be exhibited, displayed or demonstrated. - Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range commands and range safety, eye and ear protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing for safetyfirst aid, survival skills, etc.). - Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories, position, etc.). - Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle ducks, differences among five look-alike species, of upland game birds, etc.). - Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club. - History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms. - Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations. SHOP - Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. Contact the Extension Office to discuss space needed at the County Fair. - Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost. - Article made of wood or metal - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished. - Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood. VEGETABLE GARDENING - Label vegetables with proper variety names. - When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, it is recommended the collection includes six different kinds of vegetables (1 large specimen + 3 medium specimen + 2 small specimen = 6 different vegetable specimens for this project choosing any combination of the following: a) One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.) b) Three different medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) c) Two small vegetable specimen s and 12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.) d) Potatoes or cherry tomatoes may not be included - If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair must contain six different vegetables or be an educational display. - Collection of three or more different vegetables, (use the guide above). - Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable. - Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (e.g., the difference in development between thinned vs. un-thinned vegetables). - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. VETERINARY SCIENCE -Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or written articles. - Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy - Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, displaced abomasum, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. VIDEO / FILMMAKING SMALL ENGINES - Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired. - A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine. - Display on the parts of an engine, etc. - An educational display of some aspect of small engine use, care, reconditioning, etc. TRACTOR - Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors - Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. Exhibit suggestions: - A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project learning. - Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor. Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use, purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with your field or lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others. 26 VIDEO/FILMMAKING - INDIVIDUAL VIDEO/FILMMAKING - PRODUCTION TEAM 2-3 members per team/can come from different schools and/or grades Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a video image; video camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cellphone, tablet, Go Pro or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - All video/film footage exhibited must have been recorded/created in the current 4-H year. When appropriate, historical footage can be used, otherwise film/video content must have been taken in the current 4-H year. - All video/filmmaking exhibits must be made by the exhibitor OR if the exhibit is made by a video/filmmaking production team, the exhibitor must be a member and must have created at least 50 percent of the finished video/film. - Video/film must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive or data CD - Video/film must include a title and credits. - The video/film must be original material, portions from other sources must be documented and have a copyright release, including music Any video/film exhibit which appears to contain copyrighted material, including music, will not be publicly displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission from the producer to use the material in the video/film. - The exhibitor s name, grade, club, and exhibit class must be clearly printed on all exhibit pieces.

27 New in A computer with DVD player or USB port will be provided for viewing the video/film during the conference judging. If other equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need to be made in advance. - Video/film must be playable on Windows, use file format including.wmv,.flv and.mpeg,.avi,.mov,.avchd,.mpeg-1,.meg-4, as well as a playable DVD. - This is not a slideshow (see Creative/Applied Photography for slideshow) Exhibit Ideas: - A video/film short-limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full viewing by judge during judging process) Showcase various video/film techniques. A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. - A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera works, or how to care for video/film equipment, illustration of computer video/film creation, etc. - A video/film made by blending computer technology and traditional camera created video/film. - A video/film using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - A video/film using Claymation or stop action 2018 VIDEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE: POLLINATORS Save the Bees! Save the Butterflies! Focus on the plight of insects and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include information of the suspected reasons for the decline and possible solutions. 4-H FILM FESTIVAL This category is open to participants in this specially designed Video production program. Middle school aged youth are involved in an online experience to learn how to simulate the process a young filmmaker would go through as they produce a high-quality short film using their smartphone. WATER / WETLANDS - Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants; - Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation, water quality standards, etc. WILDLIFE BIOLOGY - Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal. - Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds. - An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat, food, and shelter needs. - A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land use and forest management for wildlife. - Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc). YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATION INDIVIDUAL Grades 9+ Individual Grades 6+ Individual Grades 3-5 Individual TEAM Grades 9+ Team Grades 6+ Team Grades 3-5 Team Demonstrations, Youth in Action Presentations, Illustrated Presentations will be held at the Hennepin County Fair on Friday, June 15 th from 3:00-4:00pm. Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations that are approximately minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or expertise the member has. Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in Action and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results. 1. Members may present two different Youth in Action Demonstrations. 2. Members will be notified when they are scheduled. 3. Tables and easel will be furnished but the demonstrator will need to supply his/her own working materials. 4. Members giving Youth in Action Demonstrations may do them in addition to the regular demonstration program. 5. Length of Youth in Action Demonstration: Grades 3-5: minutes Grades 6+: minutes YOUTH LEADERSHIP Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to discover their skills and then develop those skills and share them with others. This might happen individually or with a group. Guidelines: - Exhibitor(s) will demonstrate taking charge, leading a service project, and sharing the steps from beginning to end would be one example of a youth leadership project. - Some ways to present your work would be (but are not limited to): three sided display boards, scrapbooks, and posters. - Demonstrations should be about 10 minutes long - A written narrative of your leadership role in your club or county including: holding an elected office, committee work, camp counselor, part of event management, project organizer, on-going yearly responsibilities in a planned club program and fund raising, etc. - A lesson plan for an activity or a project meeting that you have planned and presented. Include teaching outline, objectives, information to be presented, techniques to be used, etc. - Display, scrapbook, poster (but not limited to these), that documents you taking charge and leading a service project. Share the steps from beginning to end. 27

28 Exhibiting at a 4-H Animal Show Animal Science Projects DOG HORSE POULTRY RABBIT Prior to the Fair ANIMAL ID Animals must be ID ed online or by using the appropriate 4 H Identification Affidavit Form by May 15th and registered for the fair using online County Fair Registration by June 8 th. Late animal entries will be ineligible to receive State Fair Trips and purple ribbon or higher awards and will not be included in paperwork printings (check in reports, judging sheets, back tags, stall cards, etc.). Minnesota 4-H will use the online enrollment system, 4HOnline, to record all animal identifications in More information and a 4HOnline user guide can be found at: Please follow the 4-HOnline instructions. 4-H Families will self-enter animal information and print entry report for personal record. If an animal is leased, the lease agreement must be scanned and uploaded in 4HOnline (bring hard copy to Hennepin County Extension Office by May 15th if unable to scan). The lease form is available at NOTE: Data entry must be completed by 11:59 pm, May 15th, 2018*; you will not be able to complete identification after that point. o *If a Doe is properly ID'd by May 14th the market rabbits born to that Doe will be considered ID'd if they are tattooed at county fair check-in. If you would like a copy of last year s ID affidavit, contact the Hennepin County Extension office at If your family cannot self-enter the animal identification data: 4-H Families will need to mail Animal IDs to the Hennepin County Extension Office, 479 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 2, Eden Prairie, MN or fax to by May 15th. All animals must have appropriate identification: tag, tattoo, leg band, ear notch, etc. This includes the tattooing of rabbits and the identification of all breeding stock. Animals must be identified on the appropriate 4-H livestock ownership affidavit/lease agreement and the form(s) must be submitted online, arrive in the Extension Office or be postmarked no later than May 15th. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family, or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-H ers parents/guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-H er s parents actively involved with and working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. For more information, visit or contact the Hennepin County Extension office at LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAINING Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics Requirement: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat and dairy goat and lama must have completed the a Livestock Quality Assurance Training. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place. In addition, members in Animal Science projects need to have completed the basic requirements for health and animal identification by the due date. If you have not done this, you are ineligible for State Fair. The deadline to complete this training is Friday, June 8 th at 12 noon. For more information, visit or contact Amy Hughes at At your County Animal Show Project judging for Hennepin County 4-H animal exhibitors will take place throughout the summer. Please see the Schedule of Events for Animal Show dates on page 2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-H ers parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-Her s parents actively involved with and working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. 28

29 ANIMAL CARE Your animal is your responsibility at your animal show. Bring whatever you need to feed and care for your animal during this time. Animals must be well cared for, and all animal areas should be kept clean and neat for the public. Livestock exhibitors are to furnish their own hay, straw, or grain. Members must bring their own watering pans, wash pails, and grooming equipment. All equipment must be taken care of by the 4 H er. DISEASE Livestock or poultry known by the exhibitor to have an infectious, communicable disease, or to have been exposed to such disease, or to be from a quarantined herd or flock, may not be entered in the fair. All livestock will be inspected by the official veterinarian, or their representative, on the opening day of the fair and daily during the fair. The official veterinarian will order the immediate removal from the fair of any livestock with symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases. Warts, ringworm, and abscesses are considered communicable diseases. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is NOT acceptable. When animals from many places are brought together for a public show, the spread of these diseases between animals, and then back to the farm, is a great concern. The best prevention is to recognize the disease early and leave infected animals at home. CLOVERBUDS When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4 H activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (adult leaders, teen leaders, parents and other adults who may appropriately assist with the group) must be in control of the animal at all times (control means to handle and/or lead the animal). For more information on Cloverbud animal projects, please visit page 14. Please become familiar with Cloverbud participation policies: New in 2018 County Animal Show Registration 4-H exhibitors participating in Hennepin County or Urban 4-H Animal Shows must register their project in FairEntry, or complete the attached form in the back of this book. This helps better organize our participation data for the State Fair, and will positively impact our State show quotas. Rabbit, Poultry, Horse, and Dog projects must be registered by July 1 st at 4:30pm. Please contact Amy Hughes with questions: hughe534@umn.edu. State Fair or State Show Eligibility Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for exceptions). Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade in To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H ers must have completed Livestock 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 the a Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics workshop. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may also participate in activities such as Share the Fun, demonstrations, Arts Alive, or judging teams. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options: Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "one-time" member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that as many youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips. 29

30 Exhibiting at a 4-H Animal Show Animal Science Projects Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, & Swine The judging of beef, dairy, goat, sheep, & swine will take place at a neighboring County Fair. Please contact Amy Hughes at by May 15 th if you are interested in participating. Dog HENNEPIN COUNTY 4-H DOG SHOW: TBD 4 H ers shall exhibit in the class corresponding to the training they have received. All dogs must have proper vaccinations, according to the ID form, before they will be allowed to show. 4-H members enrolled in the Dog project will register for the Hennepin County Dog Show in FairEntry by July 1, For more information about the 2018 Dog Show, please contact Anna Kleven at Animals must be ID d online or by using the appropriate 4 H Identification Affidavit Form by May 15 th and registered for the fair using online County Fair Registration by July 1 st. - 4-H ers - 3 rd grade and up are eligible for county and state dog show. - 4-H ers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Additional information is available on the MN 4-H dog project website. - All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project ID Affidavit and Vaccination Form. DOG AGILITY Patterned after equestrian show jumping, dog agility combines the elements of a dog s agility, briskness, confidence, and a handler s control over an obstacle course designed for dogs. The purpose of competing in dog agility is to provide positive motivational training methods and interactions with the dog. For more information, please visit: DOG OBEDIENCE Obedience is a sport in which the 4-H dog and handler team is judged against an objective standard of performance. It is a sport in which each successive level requires additional skills. At its earliest levels, the skills required are those of a well-behaved family pet. At its top levels, the dog is directed to jump, sit, lie down and come with only hand signals from across the ring. Obedience is a supportive sport that the 4-H'er can enjoy throughout their lifetime. For more information, please visit: Guidelines.pdf DOG RALLY Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has been designed by the rally judge. In short, Rally is a sport that combines the fast pace of Agility with the exercises of Obedience. The judge instructs the handler to begin. The dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of designated stations (8 to 20, depending on the level). Each station has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. Scoring is more lenient than that of traditional obedience. For more information, visit: h/projects/docs/dog-rally-obedience-rules-guidelines.pdf DOG SHOWMANSHIP The purpose of showmanship is for 4-H members to develop skills and knowledge in dog show handling. Showmanship allows 4-H members to learn about breeds of dogs and general grooming responsibilities. Showmanship competition provides 4-H members with a meaningful experience where they can practice and improve their handling and sportsmanship skills. This is exemplified by a handler working as a team with his or her dog, so the dog is stacked, alert, and under control, while at the same time the 4-H er appears confident and in control. For more information, visit: DOG INTERVIEW 30 Agility Classes include: Pre-Agility Beginner Elementary Intermediate Advanced Senior Jumpers I Jumpers II Jumpers III Obedience Classes include: Foundation Beginner Graduate Beginner Novice Graduate Novice Pre-Open Open Graduate Open Pre-Utility Utility Veterans Brace 4-dog Team Rally Classes include: Foundations Pre-Novice Novice Pre-Advanced Advanced Veterans Showmanship Classes include: Junior Novice Junior Open Senior Novice Senior Open All 4-H ers participating in any dog project will participate in an interview with a judge or older youth. This is an opportunity to share your knowledge about your dog, including dog health, management, care, career interests, current animal issues, and more. These interviews will emphasize the many life skills you are building while caring for your dog, including communication skills, responsibility, decision making, and problem solving.

31 Horse HENNEPIN COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW: JULY 28, H members enrolled in the Horse project will register for the Hennepin County Horse Show in FairEntry by July 1, For more information about the 2018 Horse Show, please contact Katherine Nguyen at Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-H ers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. - Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries. - Animal ID form must be submitted by May 15 th. If member registers and/or ID s a horse between May 16th and July 11, the rider may participate in the county show but will not be eligible for the state horse show. - All horses much have Negative Coggins reported, according to the ID form, before they will be allowed to show - You must register in advance to participate. The registration deadline is Tuesday, July 10. Registrations are final. The only exception to this is if there is a need to withdraw/scratch or use a back-up horse. Each horse can only be used once for each class. - There will be a registration fee per rider to cover the costs of running the show. Checks are payable to the Hennepin County 4-H Federation. For more information, visit: HORSE CLASSES Showmanship at Halter English Pleasure Saddle Seat Pleasure English Equitation Saddle Seat Equitation Western Pleasure Western Horsemanship Trail Egg & Spoon Honor Ride Jumping Figure 8 Barrel Race Pole Weaving Key Hole Horse Training Steps 1-5 Horse Interview Cloverbud, Grades K-2 Grades 3-5 Grades 6-13 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 th & X X X X X X 13 th Poultry The judging of Poultry will take place at a neighboring County Fair. Please contact Amy Hughes at by May 15 th if you are interested in participating. All birds need to be leg banded for identification (bands are available at the Extension Office or at fair check in) and must be accompanied at check-in by required health paperwork (see Animal ID letter for requirements). Important POULTRY Dates: May 15th Animal ID forms due June 8th Deadline to complete Livestock Quality Assurance training July 1st Poultry Project Registration due All exhibitors will take part in a five minute interview. 4 H ers are responsible for feeding, watering, and caring for their birds during judging. Failure to care for your birds could result in disqualification and/or birds being sent home (decision of the show superintendents.) 31

32 RULES: 1. Egg production pen of two pullets will have two separate lots one for white egg layers and one for brown egg layers. White egg layers must be hybrid. Brown egg layers must be commercial purebred or hybrid; hybrids are preferred. 2. Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch, (except advanced Classes). Suggested hatch dates are listed below. A. Breeding poultry and waterfowl (includes chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese & guineas) - January 1 or after. B. Egg production chickens (white or brown egg layers) - March 1 or after. C. Market chickens - March 1 or after (should be 8-10 weeks old at fair). Market pen of two males or two females emphasizing meat market qualities *You may need two hatches of market chickens to accommodate an early county fair and (a late August) State Fair. D. Market waterfowl and domestic turkey - March 1 or after. E. Pigeons - Breeding Pairs must have previous year s seamless band or older on. Young birds must have current year s seamless band on. F. Doves - Breeding Pairs must have previous year s seamless band or older on. 3. All poultry, except waterfowl, must have certificate and must be identified by numbered leg band. 4. Breeding Classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. 5. Bring a suitable container (coffee can) for water. Heath Following tests are required: A. All poultry, except for waterfowl, will be identified by leg or wing band at the county fair, and must be accompanied by an official form showing a negative Salmonella pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days of the exhibition OR by an official form showing they originate directly from parent stock tested and found negative within 12 months. B. Turkeys. Must be identified by leg or wing band, and must be accompanied by an official form showing a negative Salmonella pullorum-typhoid, Salmonella typhimurium, Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days of the exhibition OR by an official form showing they originate directly from parent stock tested and C. Found negative within 12 months. Testing available at the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory, Willmar, Minnesota. D. Waterfowl and Pigeons, are exempt from Salmonella pullorum-typhoid testing for exhibition, unless in conjunction with a sale, in which case waterfowl over five months of age must be tested for Salmonella pullorum-typhoid within 30 days of the sale. POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP Grades 3-5: Junior Division Grades 6-8: Intermediate Division Grades 9 and up: Senior Division POULTRY INTERVIEW (Mandatory) Grades 3-5: Junior Division Grades 6-8: Intermediate Division Grades 9 and up: Senior Division CHICKENS Market pen of two males or two females Breeding pen of one male & two females Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers DOVES Purebred breeding pair DUCKS Market pen of two males or two females Breeding pen of one male & two females Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females GEESE Market pen of two males or two females Breeding pen of one male & two females GUINEA ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown: Market pen of two males or two females, same breed Breeding pen of one male & two females, same breed PIGEONS Utility, 1 Breeding Pair Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female (1 young bird, this year s band) Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair Fancy, Young bird Male or Female (1 young bird, this year s band) Flying, 1 Breeding Pair Flying, Young bird Male or Female (1 young bird, this year s band) TURKEYS - DOMESTIC ONLY Market pen of two males or two females Breeding pen of one male & two females SHOW & HOBBY POULTRY (Not State Fair eligible) Older Poultry, born prior to March 1, 2018 Other egg production or market Other breeds (Cubalaya, Australorp, and Heritage Breeds) Poultry for Fun POULTRY POSTER Any poultry related topic. Include name, club, and grade completed on the back of the poster. All posters (not exhibitors) may be displayed at the State Fair. 32

33 Rabbits & Cavies RABBIT AGILITY PERFORMANCES: JUNE 16 TH & JULY 15 TH Rabbit Agility performances will take place at Hennepin County Fair on Saturday, June 16th at 11:00 am and at the Ramsey County Fair on Sunday, July 15 th. Hennepin 4-H rabbit exhibitors are welcome to attend one or both performances. Please register your rabbit exhibits via FairEntry by July 1 st. Please contact Amy Hughes at by May 15th if you have questions. URBAN 4-H RABBIT SHOW: JULY 15 TH The Urban 4-H Rabbit Show will take place at the Ramsey County fair on Sunday, July 15. Please register your rabbit exhibits via FairEntry by July 1 st. Please contact Amy Hughes at by May 15th if you have questions. IMPORTANT DATES: May 15 th Animal ID forms due June 8 th Deadline to complete Livestock Quality Assurance training July 1 st Rabbit Project Registration due No health certificate is required; however, rabbits will be sent home at discretion of official veterinarian upon evidence of ear mites, obvious colds, or other conditions requiring treatment. Interviews will be required for all State Fair line up members 6th grade and older. SMALL BREEDING RABBITS Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age Small Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age Small Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age LARGE BREEDING RABBITS Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age Large Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age Large Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age 4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Lion Head, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrianta and Tan. 6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Bevern, Californian, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. - All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. MARKET RABBIT Single fryer, pounds, not over 70 days old Pen of three fryers, 3.5 to 5.5 pounds, not over 70 days old RULES FOR MARKET CLASS: 1. 4-H ers cannot lease fryers or meat pens 2. Purebred 3. No duplicate tattoos in meat pen 4. Fryers will be judged on conformity and condition only 5. Pen of three must be all the same breed and variety 6. Your market back-up can be a different breed from your county fair exhibit providing it is owned and identified by May 15. RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP Grades 3 5: Junior Division Grades 6 8: Intermediate Division Grades 9 and up: Senior Division RABBIT POSTER Any rabbit related topic. Include name, club, and grade completed on the back of the poster. All posters (not exhibitors) may be displayed at the State Fair. RABBIT INTERVIEW Grades 3 5: Junior Division Grades 6 8: Intermediate Division Grades 9 and up: Senior Division RABBIT AGILITY Easy Straight Easy Crooked Medium Straight Medium Crooked BUNNIES FOR FUN Pet Class, any rabbit or cavy may enter. May be split into age division BREEDING CAVIES (GUINEA PIGS) (Not State Fair Eligible) Junior Boar under 4 months of age Junior Sow under 4 months of age Intermediate Boar 4-6 months of age Intermediate Sow 4-6 months of age Senior Board over 6 months of age Senior Sow over 6 month of age RULES FOR BREEDING CLASSES: 1. Member must have owned and raised cavy by May 15, All rabbits in Breeding Classes must be tagged in the left ear. 3. Member must register for Showmanship and Interview to compete in any other Class. 4. Cavies (Guinea Pigs) may compete in Showmanship, Bunnies for Fun and/or Breeding Classes. 5. Cavies do not go to State Fair. 33

34 Hennepin County 4-H State Fair T-Shirt Design Contest Announcing the 2018 Summer Fair Theme: The Garden of 4-H: Where Youth Bloom Submission deadline: Tuesday, May 29 th, 2018 University of Minnesota/Minnesota 4-H guidelines for creating 4-H apparel art work: 1. 4-H clover: The 4-H clover must appear somewhere on the shirt in a prominent size and/or position. Do not place words or graphics over the clover. Do not flip or rotate the clover. The USC symbol should be included with the clover. 2. The entrant can choose from theses shirt colors - green, gold, maroon, white or gray. No other colors are permitted. 3. The entrant can choose one color ink from these official colors- 4-H green, white, or black (for white clovers, H s can only be 4-H green). REMEMBER: This design will be worn by your fellow 4-H ers as they represent you, your 4-H club, Hennepin County 4-H and Urban 4-H at the State Fair. As such, make sure your design is appropriate for 4-H situations. The design will be focused only on the front of the T-shirt, with the back predetermined using MN 4-H templates, which will include Hennepin County and Below is an example. Front Judging Criteria: Fun implementation of 2018 County Fair Theme Creativity Ability to duplicate art on a T- shirt (art should be drawn with black marker or computer printed) Your design here! The winner will be voted by Hennepin County 4-H members on Entry Day: Friday, June 15 th. The winner will be posted in the 4-H Tent on Sunday, June 17 th. Back (set design) Hennepin County 2018 The County Fair Committee reserves the right to sharpen and/or resize winning images for successful printing on T-shirt.

35 State Fair T-Shirt Design Contest Entry Form Name Telephone Address City, State Zip Code Address 4-H Club Name Grade Completed (in ) Ink color for design (Choose one: green, white, black) T-Shirt Color (Choose one: green, gold, maroon, white, gray) Design for FRONT of T-Shirt: HENNEPIN COUNTY 4-H 35

36 Entering Projects in FairEntry Online Registration Instructions We will again be using FairEntry to register for 4-H at the Hennepin County Fair. FairEntry.com is integrated with the 4- HOnline.com, which means that families will be using their 4-HOnline logins to access FairEntry. This makes FairEntry easy because all previous entered family members and contact information will be available upon registration for County Fair. FairEntry is mobile friendly, so families can easily use any Internet connected phone or tablet to register for the fair, along with any Internet connected computer running an updated web browser. (Alternative registration options will be available for those without Internet access.) If you have any questions or need assistance with FairEntry, please contact Amy Hughes at 1. Go to: 2. Click on Sign in with 4HOnline 3. Use your 4HOnline username and password. Be sure your role is listed as Family. 4. Click Begin Registration 5. Click Individual 6. Click the radio button before the name of your chosen youth 7. Click Continue 8. Check your details. If all is correct, click Continue to Entries 9. Add an Entry 10. Select department you want to enter into 11. Select division 12. Select class(es) and number (quantity) of entries 13. If the information is correct, click Continue 14. Select your club and Continue 15. We are not requiring you to select an animal at this time so select Continue or answer any questions, then select Continue 16. If your entry looks correct, Continue 17. What do you want to do next? If you have more projects to enter for this individual, click Add another Entry for this Exhibitor. If you want to move on and enter projects for another 4-H er in your family, click Register another Exhibitor. If you have finished entering projects for your family, IMPORTANT! Click Continue to Payment. 18. It will show an invoice, the amount will be 0; click Continue until you get to submit. 19. Click Submit VERY IMPORTANT! 20. Your fair entries/invoice will need to be approved by staff, you will not be able to make any changes or additions until your entry is approved. Questions: Amy Hughes

37 General 4-H Exhibit Projects Paper Registration Instructions Registration Deadline is 11:59pm on Tuesday, May 29 th. TO REGISTER FOR COUNTY FAIR 1. Complete registration online (FairEntry) ( 2. Complete the form, save a copy for yourself, scan, and completed form to Amy Hughes at: hughe534@umn.edu 3. Complete the form, and fax to: ATTN: 4-H 4. Complete the form and mail to: Hennepin County 4-H University of Minnesota Extension - Hennepin County 479 Prairie Center Drive Eden Prairie, MN Use the Project Index in the Hennepin County Fair Premium Book to find the Project Area(s) in which you wish to exhibit. The Project name is the Division. Under the Division, you will find current rules and exhibit ideas for that project area. If no number is given, you may exhibit up to 5 items. Below, list the Division of your project area(s), the Class (Classes are listed according to exhibit type or grade completed), and a brief description of your project. If you are registering for an event such as: Youth in Action, Demonstration, or Fashion Review, please enter the Division and Class number(s) under the EVENT REGISTRATION area below. If you are participating in the County Fair, you are encouraged to sign up for one volunteer shift! Youth Name Telephone Address City, State Zip Code Address 4-H Club Name Grade Completed (in ) Complete the following pages by entering the number of projects you plan to bring to the County Fair or County Animal Show. 37

38 General & Animal Project Registration (K-13 th ) Division Class Description of Project Club Exhibit Registration Division Class Description of Project Livestock Demonstration Registration Division Class Description of Project 38

39 Hennepin County Fair 4-H Volunteer Opportunities For the Hennepin County Fair to be successful we need volunteers! Sign up to Volunteer at 4-H Hennepin County Fair. Members 6 th grade and up during the school year can volunteer without a chaperone! Thursday Task People Needed 2:00-3:00 pm Transport items from office to fairgrounds: One (1) minivan or truck is needed to transport office supplies from the Eden Prairie office to the Fair Grounds. Additional people to load the vehicle. 3:00-7:00pm 4-H Tent Setup: Set-up tables/chairs/displays. Please bring tools you have. Any age member and adult. 4 people, 1 van 10 New in 2018 New in 2018 Friday Task People Needed 9:00-11:30am Tent & Entry Day Set Up: Help set-up the tent to prepare for judges and 4-5 Hers' arrival Drop off between Bring baked goods for judges and volunteers: Make our volunteers and 5 1:00pm & 3:30pm judges a tasty treat as they donate their time to our young people 1:00pm Lend large coolers for beverages: Bring a cooler to help 4-H keep drinks cool 6 for our volunteers and judges 1:00-3:00pm 4-H Activity Booth Stomp Rockets: Help youth create stomp rockets and 3 3:00 5:00pm monitor the contraption used to have them blast off 1:00-3:00pm 4-H Service Booth Tie Blankets: Support fairgoers in making lap blankets 1 3:00 5:00pm your the elderly or youth in the hospice facilities. 1:30-3:30pm Project Check In: Adults to assist 4-Hers with paperwork at registration table 2 3:30-6:15pm and direct them to judges. 1:30-4:00pm Photographer: Take photos of 4-Hers with their ribbon(s) and/or project(s). 2 3:30 7:00pm 1:30-3:00pm Purchase and manage Judges Food: Purchase food (sub sandwiches, chips, fruit, bars, beverages, etc.) and setup the items for the judges and on judging day. The Federation will reimburse costs. 2 5:00-7:30pm Emcee for Social & Dance Party: Looking for some awesome, funny youth to 3 facilitate and announce fun acts during our Social and Dance Party 8:00 pm 4-H Tent Closer: Put plastic coverings over tables to protect exhibits. 4 To sign up to volunteer, go to 4-H Hennepin County Fair or contact Katherine Nguyen at or nguy1518@umn.edu. More volunteer opportunities on next page 39

40 Saturday Task People Needed 10:30am 1:00pm 1:00-3:00pm 3:00 5:00pm Tent Opener & 4-H Greeter: Take plastic coverings off projects, make sure everything looks presentable; Greet fairgoers at tent; Promote 4-H activities around the Fairgrounds 4-H Service Booth Operation Gratitude: Welcome fairgoers and tell them about 4-H service learning projects and how they are apart 4-H goals of giving back to the community. 12:30-3:00pm 4-H Greeter/Promoter: Greet fairgoers at tent; Promote 4-H activities around 2:30 5:30pm the Fairgrounds 5:00 8:00pm 4-H Greeter & Tent Closer: Greet fairgoers at tent; Place plastic coverings over tables to protect exhibits. Sunday Task People Needed 10:30am 1:30pm Tent Opener & 4-H Greeter: Take plastic coverings off projects, make sure everything looks presentable; Greet fairgoers at tent; Promote 4-H activities around the Fairgrounds 1:00-3:00pm 4-H Service Booth Dog Toys: Make Awesome, durable, chew toys for 1 3:00 5:00pm animals in the shelter. 12:30-3:30pm 4-H Greeter/Promoter: Greet fairgoers at tent. Promote 4-H activities around 2 the Fairgrounds. 5:15 6:15pm Exhibit take down: Remove exhibits and displays and load into trucks and vans 10 6:15pm Van or truck for transport: Transport items to Hennepin County Office in Eden Prairie To sign up to volunteer, go to 4-H Hennepin County Fair or contact Katherine Nguyen at or nguy1518@umn.edu. TICKET SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 4-H MEMBER VOLUNTEERS! Since Entry Day is during Fair hours, each 4-H exhibitors will receive: Free gate admission on Entry Day, courtesy of Hennepin County 4-H Federation One additional free gate admission per family, courtesy of Hennepin County 4-H Federation Volunteers who donate their time over the County Fair weekend will also receive free gate admission for each day of their volunteer shift. Stay tuned for more summer volunteer opportunities in May & June! For project pick-up on Sunday, June 17 th, the admission gate will close at 3:30pm, so no admission is needed after this time. 40

41 Hennepin County Fair 4-H Exhibitor Checklist Read the Hennepin County 4-H Premium Book Double check that your 4-H er has Active status in 4HOnline Submit Animal ID forms for poultry, dog, and horse Meet health requirements for livestock. Double check dates, times, location for summer fair activities and events Practice presenting your project to someone Sign up to volunteer at the County Fair & Raspberry Festival We can t wait to see you! 4-H STAFF Amy Hughes, 4-H Program Coordinator Katherine Nguyen, 4-H Program Coordinator Amie Mondl, 4-H Program Coordinator Kathyrn Sharpe, Extension Educator Lynn Ogard, Office Administrator Dixie Voels, Principle Office & Administrative Specialist 4-H FEDERATION COUNCIL Rob Jewell, President Amin Hassan, Vice President Sophia Theis, Secretary Miski Mohamed, Treasurer Evelyn McNeil, Co-reporter Mulki Mohamed, Co-reporter Ifrah Edow, Co-reporter Theo Bubser, Co-historian Afrah Edow, Co-historian 4-H PROJECT ADVOCATES Elnora Hagans Kate Lohrenz Amy Niemann Amy Scherer 2018 HENNEPIN COUNTY EXTENSION COMMITTEE Callie Aguilar Mark Chapin Kathie Doty Jose Guillen Florence Larson Melinda Ludwiczak Diane Radintz Thomas Rupp Larry Teien Anthony Ware Tammy McCulloch, Regional Director HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District 1 - Mike Opat District 2 -Linda Higgins District 3 -Marion Green District 4 -Peter McLaughlin District 5 -Debbie Goettel District 6 -Jan Callison District 7 -Jeff Johnson The mission of the University of Minnesota Extension is to involve people in improving their own quality of life and enhancing the economy and environment through education, applied research, and the resources of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota, including the University of Minnesota Extension, is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. 41

42 Corcoran Lions Park 3 miles north of Hamel, MN Along County Road 101 Between MN Hwy 55 & Bass Lake Rd (Co Hwy 10) Thank you to the Hennepin County Agricultural Society! The County Fair is managed by the Hennepin County Agricultural Society, a non-profit group of volunteers. The Hennepin County Agricultural Society secures a space for the County Fair as well as plans and conducts the event. They graciously provide funding for the 4-H tent, and 4-H Premium checks. Please be sure to thank the Hennepin County Agricultural Society members for their continued support of 4-H at the County Fair! President Michael Rouillard 1st Vice President Gail Johnson 2nd Vice President Karin Hadoff Secretary/Treasurer Jennifer Rouillard Members Sharon Wessel, Chris Tichy 4-H Tent! Brockton Ln N Bass Lake Rd Troy Ln N Consider joining the Hennepin county Agricultural Society! The Society provides primary leadership to the Hennepin County Fair. Through your support and active participation, you can help ensure that the fair continues to grow and prosper. For more information, contact the Hennepin County Fair Board. Membership is $10 per person. All residents of Hennepin County are encouraged to join and participate in the Hennepin County Agricultural Society. Published by: Hennepin County Extension Office & Hennepin County 4-H Federation 2018 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material. 43