THE CLASSES AND CONTESTS THAT ARE OPEN TO
ALL 4-H MEMBERS REGARDLESS OF PROJECT
ENROLLMENT ARE
CONSERVATION, COMPUTER, FAVORITE
ENSEMBLE AND PRESENTATIONS.
Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear
Favorite Ensemble Contest
(Judged during the fair)
1. Open to all 4-H members. Only exhibitors are al-
lowed 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 provid-
ed).
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.
320 600 011
320 600 012
320 600 013
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Presentations
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Times to be scheduled with 4-H Office
Presentations
Judging criteria are outlined on the Oregon 4-H
Presentation Evaluation sheets for Demonstrations and
Illustrated Talks (211-001); Public Speaking (211-002)
and Impromptu Speaking (211-003) available at the
county Extension office and on the State 4-H website at:
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu
General Information
1. 4-H Presentation divisions include demonstrations,
illustrated talks, public speeches, and impromptu
speeches.
2. Members may have one entry in each division as
long as the subject matter is different for each.
3. Members will be expected to use a microphone.
4. All contestants will be interviewed by the judge at the
conclusion of their presentation.
5. Counties may enter as many blue ribbon participants
from the county contest as the judge qualifies.
6. Contestants must sign up for a time slot to give
their presentation. (Three presentations are scheduled
each hour with the order to be determined at the con-
test.)
Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks
A demonstration shows how to do something. There is
a finished product at the end.
An illustrated talk is a way to share information with the
use of visual aids.
1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share
with others.
2. A member may not present the same topic more
than once at the State Fair.
3. Teams will consist of two members. If one team
member is a senior and the other an intermediate, the
presentation should be entered in the senior division.
4. Each team or individual will have 30 minutes to set
up, present, and clear the area. All work must be done
by the 4-H member(s). The actual presentation should
be between 10 and 15 minutes in length.
5. 4-H members must furnish all supplies and equip-
ment required except for a table, easel and micro-
phone. If other special equipment is needed, contact
the State 4-H office prior to fair.
6. The use of notes is permitted. However, the exces-
sive use of notes may be counted against the contest-
ant at the judge’s discretion
7. During the presentation, contestants should intro-
duce themselves by name, county, and topic.
8. Contestants should cite their major references at the
conclusion of their presentation.
9. Anyone may ask questions of the contestants.
211 600 011
211 600 012
211 600 013
211 600 022
211 600 023
Demonstration, Individual, Junior
Demonstration, Individual, Intermediate
Demonstration, Individual, Senior
Demonstration, Team, Intermediate
Demonstration, Team, Senior
211 601 011
211 601 012
211 601 013
211 601 022
211 601 023
Illustrated Talk, Individual, Junior
Illustrated Talk, Individual, Intermediate
Illustrated Talk, Individual, Senior
Illustrated Talk, Team, Intermediate
Illustrated Talk, Team, Senior
Public Speeches
A public speech can be informational or persuasive. No
visual aids may be used.
1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share
with others.
2. A member may not present the same topic more
than once at the State Fair.
3. Speeches should be between 7 and 10 minutes in
length.
4. A microphone, table and easel will be provided.
5. The use of notes is permitted. However, the exces-
sive use of notes may be counted against the contest-
ant at the judge’s discretion.
6. During the speech, contestants should introduce
themselves by name, county, and topic
7. Contestants should cite their major references at the
conclusion of their speech.
8. Anyone may ask questions of the contestant.
211 602 011 Public Speaking, Junior
211 602 012 Public Speaking, Intermediate
211 602 013 Public Speaking, Senior
Impromptu Speaking
The presenter must compose and deliver a speech with
no prior preparation. No visual aids may be used.
1. Contestants will draw topics at random.
2. Once contestants draw a topic, they will have five
minutes to prepare before they begin their speech. The
contestant may write notes on one 3 x 5 inch notecard.
3. The speech should be 3 to 5 minutes in length.
4. During the speech, contestants should introduce
themselves by name, county, and topic.
5. A microphone, table and easel will be provided.
6. No questions may be asked at the conclusion of the
speech.
211 603 011 Impromptu Speaking, Junior
211 603 012 Impromptu Speaking, Intermediate
211 603 013 Impromptu Speaking, Senior
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
All Items checked in Monday, Aug. 4, 2014
Beginning at 1 p.m.
Exhibitors may enter only one exhibit per class. These
classes are open to all 4-H members and are especial-
ly appropriate for those projects which have no sepa-
rate exhibit classes or for locally developed projects.
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(Note: Educational displays about any aspect of con-
servation or honeybees should entered in these class-
es in the Natural Science exhibits. Educational dis-
plays about science should be entered in the Science
Investigation Display classes with the science ex-
hibits.)
The exhibit may be a poster or a three-dimensional
display. Posters are limited in size to 30” by 24”.
Individual three-dimensional displays are limited in
size to 48” wide (measured when lying flat), 24” deep
(front to back), and 36” high. Club exhibits are limited
in size to 60” wide, 24” deep and 36” high. The
weight of any display cannot exceed 30 pounds.
Exhibits may include pictures, models, diagrams and
actual articles if they qualify for the safety standards
listed below. Drawings or photos which are an essen-
tial part of the display should be firmly attached to the
board. Loose materials like soil, bark or sand must be
displayed in closed containers. No books or note-
books will be accepted as part of the display. T he dis-
play may include flyers, business cards, informa-
tion sheets, etc. for public distribution. Enough
should be provided to last throughout the entire fair.
The following materials will not be allowed on the
display for safety reasons:
• Living organisms-plants or animals
• Any liquids
• Aerosol bottles or other pressurized gases
• Glass
• Hazardous substances
• Sharp items
Display (all parts) should be able to last the duration
of the fair in good repair.
An Educational Display Exhibit Explanation Card
(000-01) must be attached to each exhibit. Judging
criteria are outlined on the 4-H Educational Display
Evaluation Sheet (40-463). Both are available from the
county Extension Office or state 4-H website at:
https://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-book-commu-
nications
Club exhibits are to be entered under the club name
but must include the names of all members and lead-
ers. This may be on a separate paper securely at-
tached to the back of the exhibit. Club exhibits will re-
ceive one ribbon per exhibit.
Each piece of an exhibit must have name, county
and class number securely attached to it. All parts
of the display should be attached to one another in
some way to keep the exhibit together as a unit.
Single posters may be displayed by hanging or sta-
pling to the wall. All other displays should be free s-
tanding. All information contained in the exhibit must
be able to be viewed by the public by looking at the
display. Sources must be listed on the front of the dis-
play.
214100001 Junior Educational Display
214100002 Intermediate Educational Display
214100003 Senior Educational Display
214100004 Club Educational Display
Science, Technology, Engineering &
Mechanical Science Projects
Projects checked in Aug. 3, 2015 beginning
at 1 p.m.
Science
Open to all 4-H members regardless of project enroll-
ment. The exhibit may be a poster or a three-dimen-