4-H
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2015
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, 2015 Market Projects, June 1, 2015 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 completed 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)
B. Entries:
3. Record Books Are Required: Due Sept. 1, 2015
Record books will need to be up to date at the time of
fair. Each member before the fair entries can be
processed will need to have their record book project
area initialed by a designated 4-H leader or agent
before the member may participate in the fair contest.
Record books Due Sept. 1, 2015. 4-H members not
complying will only participate in 4-H classes for edu-
cational purposes. They will receive no awards, no
premium money nor can they sell in the auction.
• Leaders are responsible for seeing that club
members have their record books up-to-date, includ-
ing required records for all projects, permanent
record.
1. The exhibitor must follow all project guide-
lines 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 de-
termine 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
Monday, July 20th 5:30 P.M.
C.
Exhibits:
1. 4-H members may exhibit only what is car-
ried in 4-H projects they are currently enrolled in AS
OF MARCH 15th, or JUNE 1st, 2015. Exhibits must
be completed in this 4-H year.
2. A 4-H member may enter only one (1) ex-
hibit 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 ex-
hibits 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 partici-
pants 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 al-
lowed in the area where the interview judging is taking
place. Leaders may be present and listen if so de-
sired. The best education takes place when the mem-
bers 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 complet-
ed (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 ex-
hibits 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 uni-
form in size.
7. Premium value for 2015: 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 manage-
ment) funds available will be distributed to all 4-H ex-
hibits on a proportionate basis. 4-H exhibitor premi-
ums, if any, are paid at the Pavilion by the Fair office
for 4-H and FFA members on Sunday, August 9th,
from 9:30 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 Champion will
then be eligible to compete for the Grand Reserve
Champion.) Age divisions do not compete against
each other in Fashion Revue.
Fair Admission:
1. All 4-H 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 proj-
ects 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 eligi-
ble for State Fair participation which requires their at-
tendance at the Fair. Livestock and horse exhibitors at
the State Fair must have completed the 7th grade.
3. A member may enter up to five differ-
ent contests, but only one presentation, one food
preparation 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
exhibits will receive specific instructions.
6. All members staying in the State Fair 4-
H/FFA Dorm must be accompanied by a responsible
adult chaperone All chaperones of dorm residents
must register at the dorm office and are required to
stay in the dorm. Members are not allowed to stay in
the dorm without a resident chaperone.
7. Breaking the rules or causing damage to
State Fair property will not be tolerated. For a first of-
fense the participants, chaperon and parents will re-
ceive a verbal and/or written reprimand. For a second
offense, parents are called to pick up the participant.
For offenses involving theft, alcohol or drugs, second
chances are not given.
8. Except for guide dog puppies, no ani-
mals are allowed in the dorm at any time.
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
Committee.
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 in-
clude 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
member 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
D.
H.
Dress Code:
When participating in 4-H activities, you are
representing yourself, club and the county 4-H pro-
gram. Clothing is to be neat, clean and appropriate
for the activity. At no time are low-cut tops, t-shirts
with offensive language, or short skirts, short-
shorts, or short tops appropriate.
Project areas marked with "*" are exhibited at
Grant County only; there is no State Fair division.
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