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2017
Grant County 4-H Rules & Classes
General Rules (All Projects)
A. Eligibility:
1. Grant County 4-H members who are enrolled as of
March 15th, 2017 Market Projects, June 1, 2017 all
other projects and who submit a completed Fair Entry
Form are eligible to participate. A 4-H exhibit must
be the work of the 4-H member and completed
as part of the current year’s project. Work done
after county fair but prior to Oct. 1 and not
previously exhibited may be included in the next
year project. Record Books are required to be
up to date and submitted before 4-H member
participates in Fair.
2. Exhibitors must be enrolled in 4-H during the cur-
rent 4-H year. Age classifications (as of Sept. 1).
Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 years old
Intermediates . . . . . . . . .12-14 years old
Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19
(not graduated from high school)
3. Completed Record Books are due Sept. 1, 2017
B.
Entries:
1. The exhibitor must follow all project guidelines
and requirements for the division in which the exhibit
is entered. If these are not followed, the award
will be LOWERED ONE PLACING.
2. All exhibits must be complete to be eligible
for judging. A complete exhibit includes all the items
listed for that class.
3. The exhibitors are responsible for getting
their exhibits to and from the fair. All members are
encouraged to work with their 4-H club leader to
determine which class to exhibit and to make all
arrangements for exhibits. Parents are reminded that
all work is to be the responsibility of the participating
member.
4. All entries for contests, including Horse
Show, Ranch Horse Contest, and Fair exhibits (includ-
ing static exhibits) MUST BE REGISTERED BY July
14th by 4:00 P.M.
C. Exhibits:
1. 4-H members may exhibit only what is carried
in 4-H projects they are currently enrolled in AS OF
MARCH 15th, or JUNE 1st, 2017 Exhibits must be
completed in this 4-H year.
2. A 4-H member may enter only one (1) exhibit
in any project, except where noted. If more than one
phase of a project is carried, the exhibit must be from
the upper division.
3. 4-H exhibits at the Grant County Fair are
entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. The
Grant County 4-H program in cooperation with the
Grant County Fair accepts exhibits and will exercise
due care to protect them. 4-H members who have
exhibits of sentimental and/or monetary value , should
carefully consider whether such exhibits should be
exposed to the hazards of the Fair.
4. INTERVIEW JUDGING is for all projects except
horse and livestock; however, the livestock and/
or horse judge reserves the right to ask participants
questions. Interview Judging is an opportunity for the
judge to talk to the exhibitor on a one-to-one basis.
THIS IS FOR THE MEMBER. Parents are not allowed in
the area where the interview judging is taking place.
Leaders may be present and listen if so desired. The
best education takes place when the members feel
free to talk about their project without other adults
hovering. Parents and leaders may consult with the
judge after all the judging has been completed (if
appropriate and if time permits). Members who are
unable to participate in interview judging may have
their exhibits (except animals) brought to the Judging
area by leaders, parents or friends. The exhibits will
be judged after all interviewing has been completed.
Written comments will be given.
5. All exhibits are released in accordance with the
General Fair Rules.
6. Unless otherwise stated, exhibits are judged
and placed into one of three categories: Blue, Red, or
White. Judging is done by the Danish system. Ribbons
throughout the program will be uniform in size.
7. Premium value for 2016: Blue = $2.00, Red =
$1.00, White = $0.
8. In case of shortage of funds at the close of the
fair (or causes beyond the control of the management)
funds available will be distributed to all 4-H exhibits
on a proportionate basis. 4-H exhibitor premiums, if
any, are paid at the Pavilion by the Fair office for 4-H
and FFA members on Sunday, August 13th, from 9:00
A.M. to 12:00 Noon.
9. All classes (including showmanship), phases
and skill levels receive Champion and Reserve
Champion ribbons if the quality is so warranted by the
judge. There is only ONE CHAMPION PER CLASS. The
Champion/Reserve Champion MUST be selected from
“blue quality” exhibits. Grand Champion/Outstanding
exhibit will be selected if such quality is determined by
the judge. Grand Champion/outstanding exhibit will be
selected from the Champions. (In the class from which
the Grand Champion was selected, the Reserve Cham-
pion will then be eligible to compete for the Grand
Reserve Champion.) Age divisions do not compete
against each other in Fashion Revue.
D. Fair Admission:
1. All 4-H/FFA members pay $10.00 for the Fair
admission season pass, 5 and under are free. 4-H
and FFA members have the option of working at the
fairgrounds for up to 5 hours at $1 per hour to reduce
their fair entries fees from $10 to $5. Leaders make
arrangements with the fair grounds to identify projects
available. Members and leaders are responsible for
obtaining their own passes at the Grant County
Extension Office.
E.
State Fair Entries:
1. The judge designates exhibits of State Fair
quality after exhibits are judged. Grant County is
allowed three entries per class.
2. Only intermediates and seniors are eligible
for State Fair participation which requires their atten-
dance at the Fair. Livestock and horse exhibitors at the
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State Fair must have completed the 7th grade.
3. A member may enter up to five different
contests, but only one presentation, one food prepa-
ration contest, one mini-meal contest and one class in
the fashion revue.
4. Qualified exhibitors may request a State Fair
book at the Grant County Extension office.
5. 4-H members with qualified State Fair exhib-
its will receive specific instructions.
F. All rules, classes and contests dealing with 4-H
exhibits, livestock and the Auction are subject to
change by the 4-H Association Executive Com-
mittee.
G.
4-H Resolution Process:
The purpose of the 4-H Resolution Process is to
provide an opportunity for 4-H members who feel they
have been wronged during the fair to air their issue.
No issue will be accepted that deals with a fair judge’s
decision. The judge’s decision is final and not open
for discussion. The 4-H Resolution Committee will be
appointed by the Extension agents and will include
two senior 4-H members, two 4-H leaders and the
Extension agents. The procedure for presenting the
issue is:
1. Talk to the 4-H superintendent in charge of the
exhibit area to resolve the issue.
2. If the issue cannot be resolved, the 4-H mem-
ber submits (in writing) a letter about the issue to the
Extension staff. The letter will be shared with the 4-H
Resolution Committee.
3. The 4-H Resolution Committee will meet as
soon as possible with the 4-H member, 4-H member’s
parent/guardian, the superintendent, a member of the
fair board and other involved parties
H.
Dress Code:
When participating in 4-H activities, you are
representing yourself, club and the county 4-H
program. Clothing is to be neat, clean and ap-
propriate for the activity. At no time are low-cut
tops, t-shirts with offensive language, or short
skirts, short-shorts, or short tops appropriate.
Appropriate footware. No open toed shoes will
be allowed around the livestock barn or fitting
areas.
Project areas marked with “*” are exhibit-
ed at Grant County only; there is no State Fair
division.
THE CLASSES AND CONTESTS THAT ARE
OPEN TO ALL 4-H MEMBERS REGARDLESS
OF PROJECT ENROLLMENT ARE
CONSERVATION, COMPUTER,
FAVORITE ENSEMBLE, PRESENTATIONS
AND READY TO WEAR
Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear
Favorite Ensemble Contest - County Only
(Judged during the fair)
1. Open to all 4-H members. Only exhibitors are
allowed in the room during set up.
2. 4-H members display and assemble their favorite
ensemble by attaching their ensemble complete with
accessories to a 4’ X 4’ pressboard (will be provided).
3. 4-H members specify the event to which they
would wear this ensemble (theme).
4. 4-H member does not have to have sewn, cro-
cheted or knitted the ensemble.
5. Shoes may be omitted from the ensemble. 4-H
members only need to describe the type of shoes they
would wear.