4-H Exhibit

 

USU Extension Box Elder County 4-H

 

April Litchford

USU Home and Community Extension Faculty 

435-695-2544 or 435-230-3490

april.litchford@usu.edu 

 

Brielle Smith 

USU FCS/STEM 4-H Coordinator 

435-695-2543 or 435-225-2882

 

Jenny Cottrell

Clothing Director

435-257-4650

 

Ann Shaw

Clothing Director

435-452-2862

 

Jody Jensen

Crafts Director

435-225-2189

 

Lana Wright

Fine Arts Director

435-452-2242

 

Brandy Rowley

Miscellaneous Director

801-668-8060

 

Lisa Hancock

Photography Director

435-279-4503

 

Andrea Kosbab

Foods Director

435-452-2350

 

Suzanne McBride

Foods Director

435-279-7620

 

Cindy Payne

Cloverbuds Director

435-452-1102

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General Information

 

Each 4-H member may enter up to 25 exhibits in the 4-H Indoor Exhibit THIS YEAR. This number does not include exhibits in the crops, livestock, open class art, open class photography, open class horticulture, or open class home arts departments. You may complete as many projects as you like during the year, and then choose your VERY BEST projects to enter at the fair.

 

1. To exhibit at the Box Elder County Fair, 4-H members must have been in kindergarten through the 12th grade as of Sept.1, 2023.

2. All 4-H members must be enrolled in the Box Elder County 4-H program in order to compete.

3. All exhibits must be entered using Fair Entry, the county fair registration program. If you don’t have a computer, the county will be offering computer access at the fairgrounds a few days before the fair.  If you need assistance, please contact the USU Extension office, 435-695-2542. PROJECTS MUST BE ENTERED IN THE 4-H FAIR ENTRY PROGRAM BY 10:59 PM ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023. Link https://befair.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/18482

4. 4-H families are required to make an appointment to bring their fair exhibits to the fairgrounds using an online form. Please visit the Google Sheet link listed in fair entry to schedule your time to drop off exhibit items. This helps us reduce crowding and long wait times during check-in. 

5.  Exhibits will be released for pick up on Saturday Aug. 26^th from 9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Monday Aug. 28^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please ensure your item is picked up as we will not be responsible for items left after these dates and times. 

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Rules

1. All exhibits will be completed by an individual.

2. 4-H members will be allowed to enter their 25 BEST exhibits this year. 

3. All Food Entries MUST include a typed or neatly printed recipe or item WILL NOT be judged or receive a premium. 

4. Each FOOD PRESERVATION EXHIBIT entered in class DCC SHOULD BE LABELED on the bottom of the jar with the following information: product name, processing method, style of pack (hot or raw), processing time, pounds pressure, altitude, date dial gauge was last tested, processing date, city where processed, and source of recipe. See detailed instructions and example label in CLASS DCC section.

5. Size requirements:

Posters: One 22” X 33” or smaller.

Paintings and Drawings 11” X 16” or smaller

Photographs 5” X 7” or larger

Notebook/Binder: 2” or smaller.

Display: 4’ X 4’ or smaller and be freestanding

Collection boxes: 325 square inches for bottom measurement or smaller and glass covers must open at the top or side of the box; the glass must be secured so that glass will not move when the box is properly displayed.

6. Exhibits must be well made so they are stable enough to be moved.

7. Exhibits which are normally hung on the wall must provide some means for attachment to the wall (paintings, sketches, framed items, woodworking, wall-hangings, and articles using artificial or dried flowers).

8. Exhibits should not be schoolwork. If part of the exhibit was done in school, please include a note explaining what additional things the 4-H member did to make it into a 4-H project.

9.  Please indicate if an exhibit was made from a kit.

10. We will not be responsible for articles or premiums not picked up at the fair unless they are retained for the State Fair.

11. Premiums are awarded to Box Elder County residents only and will be available for pick up at the Home Arts Building.

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Division A: Agriculture, Environmental, and Animal Science

CLASS AA - Agriculture & Animal Science

• Lot 1: AGRISCIENCE POSTER – Poster that depicts your AgriScience project, should include the scientific method, hypothesis, materials and methods, results, and discussion.
• Lot 2: ANIMAL SCIENCE POSTER – Educational poster with any animal science related topic including but not limited to horse, livestock, or companion animal. 
• Lot 3: HANDMADE EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES – any item that you have made that relates to your agriculture or animal project. Includes but not limited to halters, feeders, stands, tack boxes, toys, or habitat.
• Lot 4: VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS – recorded visual demonstrations related to your animal science project. Includes but not limited to Utah 4-H Pet Show Demonstrations, mini livestock workshops, or similar educational demonstrations.
• Lot 5: COLLECTIONS – any items collected and displayed. May include but is not limited to model horses, photo albums, equipment sets, and similar items.
• Lot 6: OTHER – Any other items related to agriculture and animal science that does not fit into any other lot.

 

CLASS AB - Natural Resources and Outdoor Education

• Lot 1: POSTER PRESENTATION – Educational poster with any natural resource or outdoor education related topic.
• Lot 2: HANDMADE EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES – Any item that you have made that relates to natural resources or outdoor education. Includes but not limited to outdoor product designs, camp sets, and tools.
• Lot 3: COLLECTIONS – any items collected and displayed. May include but is not limited to rocks, sands, artifacts, dried flowers, entomology, photo albums, and similar items.
• Lot 4: OTHER – any other projects related to Natural Resources and Outdoor Education that does not fit into any other lot.

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DIVISION B – ART

ALL PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS MUST BE 11” X 16” OR SMALLER

CLASS BA – Arts and Crafts

•  Lot 1: BOONDOGGLE – item made primarily of boondoggle – i.e. keychain, figure, etc.
•  Lot 2: METAL – item cut out of metal.
•  Lot 3: PAINTED WOOD CRAFTS – item made of wood that was painted by the youth.
•  Lot 4: VINYL LETTERING/IMAGERY – item created using vinyl.
•  Lot 5: LEGOS, FROM KIT – Legos, k’nex, etc. that were built from a kit. Total dimensions for Lego creation may not exceed 12” in length x 12” in width x 12” in height and will need to be glued together to be considered for state fair entry.
• Lot 6: LEGOS, ORIGINAL DESIGN – Legos, k’nex, etc. that were built into an original design.  Total dimensions for creation may not exceed 12” in length x 12” in width x 12” in height and will need to be glued together to be considered for state fair entry.
• Lot 7: GLASS ETCHING – Glass item that was etched by youth
• Lot 8: 3D PRINTING – Item that has been created using a 3D printer
• Lot 9: BEADING – Item made from craft beads that is not jewelry (pony beads, melted beads, other)
• Lot 10: JEWELRY – Single item or set of necklace, bracelet, ring, earring or other type of jewelry made from any material. 
• Let 11: LEATHER CRAFT – Stamping, carving, tooling, lacing or stitching on a leather item.
• Lot 12: PAPER CRAFT – Stationary, origami, paper dolls, scrapbooking, etc.
• Lot 13: STENCILING – Uses stenciling techniques (sign, wall hanging, dishtowel, article of clothing, etc.)
• Lot 14: PLASTIC CANVAS– Decoration, picture frame, basket or other item created with plastic canvas.
• Lot 15: DUCT TAPE – Item that has been created using duct tape.
• Lot16:  PIXELATIONS – Item made using individual units to create one image (perler beads,
• diamond art, etc..)
• Lot 17: OTHER – Any item crafted by the 4-Her that does not fit into the above category.

 

CLASS BB – Fine Arts

• Lot 1: CERAMICS – Painted or glazed ceramics.
• Lot 2: POTTERY – Any piece created by youth using pottery techniques.
• Lot 3: SCULPTURE – Paper, paper Mache, clay, play dough, porcelain, etc.
• Lot 4: DRAWING – Lead/colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon, chalk, pen/ink, mixed media drawing.
• Lot 5: DRAWING PORTFOLIO – Collection of at least 5 drawings.
• Lot 6: PAINTING – Oil, watercolor or acrylic painting.
• Lot 7: CALLIGRAPHY – Any item demonstrating a youth’s calligraphy/penmanship
• Lot 8: GRAPHIC ARTS – Work of art created utilizing computer technology.
• Lot 9: WRITING – Poem, short story, or other written work.
• Lot 10: PERFORMING ARTS – Dance, vocal, composed music, acting, etc. Must be submitted by sharable link or flash drive ONLY (no CD’s accepted)
• Lot 11: FILM – Any film project created by youth. Must be submitted by sharable link or flash drive ONLY (no CD’s accepted)
• Lot 12: OTHER – Any project that does not fit into the above category.

 

CLASS BC – Photography

All photography must be mounted on foam board, NO frames will be allowed. PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE AT LEAST 5” X 7”.

• Lot 1: LANDSCAPE
• Lot 2: PERSON/PORTRAIT
• Lot 3: ANIMAL
• Lot 4: ACTION
• Lot 5: MACRO/CLOSE UP
• Lot 6: ARCHITECTURE
• Lot 7: 4-H PROMOTION – photos of 4-H projects, community service, activities/events
• Lot 8: PHOTO PORTFOLIO – Collection of at least 5 photos
• Lot 9: OTHER – Photo that includes subject matter not detailed above

 

CLASS BD – Woodworking

• Lot 1: WOOD CARVING – Item made from carved wood
• Lot 2: WOOD ENGRAVING/BURNING – Wooden item that has been engraved or burned
• Lot 3: ITEMS MADE FROM KIT
• Lot 4: OWN DESIGN / POWER TOOLS
• Lot 5: OWN DESIGN / HAND TOOLS
• Lot 6: OWN DESIGN / SHOP TECHNIQUES
• Lot 7: FURNITURE REFINISHING
• Lot 8: FURNITURE DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
• Lot 9: OTHER – all other projects that do not fit into a category above

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DIVISION C – Personal Development

CLASS CA – Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement 

• Lot 1: LEADERSHIP – Exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.
• Lot 2: CIVIC EDUCATION – notebook, poster or other display that depicts your 4-H project related to government, history, culture, etc.
• Lot 3: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT – notebook, poster or other display that depicts your 4-H project related to civic responsibility and/or social justice, etc.
• Lot 4: SERVICE – Exhibit that shows an experience in a Service-Learning project.
• Lot 5: OTHER – any display that depicts learning about leadership and Civic Engagement that does not fit into a lot above.

 

CLASS CB – Career Readiness

• Lot 1: CAREER PATHWAY – Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that depicts how your 4-H project is preparing you for a career. Please provide a brief description of the exhibit. 
• Lot 2: CAREER READINESS SKILLS – Please provide a notebook, poster, or any other item or display that depicts how your 4-H project is preparing you for one or more of the following topics: job interviews, resume development, scholarship applications, job applications, college applications, talent development, acting professionally, showing respect in the workplace, reducing academic stress.

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DIVISION D – FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE & HEALTHY LIVING

CLASS DA – Emergency Preparedness and Safety

• Lot 1:  Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that depicts your 4-H Emergency Preparedness or Safety project. Please provide a brief description of the exhibit.

 

CLASS DB – Family Consumer Science (Child Care, Interior Design, Finance)

• Lot 1: TOY, PUPPET or STORY - handmade by the 4-H member used for childcare. 
• Lot 2: BABYSITTERS KIT – A babysitter’s kit (contained in a storage container, sturdy box or draw string bag) containing at least eight involvement items for young children, four of which must be handmade by the 4-H member, the remaining may be commercial products.
• Lot 3: INTERIOR DESIGN – Room décor (wall hangings, organizers, etc.), concept board, floorplan, or any other interior design related project
• Lot 4: FINANACE – Notebook, poster or any other item to display that depicts what you have learned about finance through 4-H
• Lot 5: OTHER -CHILD CARE, INTERIOR DESIGN, FINANCE OR FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE- Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that depicts your 4-H Family Consumer Science Project. Please provide a brief description of the exhibit.

 

CLASS DC – FOOD PREPARATION/COOKING

Food items must not require refrigeration. Food item MUST include a typed or neatly printed recipe or item WILL NOT be judged or receive a premium.

• Lot 1: FOUR BAKED COOKIES
• Lot 2: FOUR NON-BAKED COOKIES 
• Lot 3: FOUR BAR COOKIES
• Lot 4: FOUR MUFFINS 
• Lot 5: FOUR BROWNIES
• Lot 6: LAYER CAKE – square, oblong or round - without frosting 
• Lot 7: INVENTED SNACK OR TRAIL MIX
• Lot 8: FOUR PIECES OF CANDY
• Lot 9: BAKED FRUIT PIE – a single or double crust 
• Lot 10: INTERNATIONAL/ETHNIC FOOD PRODUCT
• Lot 11: FOOD FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION
• Lot 12: OUTDOOR COOKING DUTCH OVEN (CAKE, CORNBREAD, BISCUITS)
• Lot 13: OTHER: any other food item not mentioned above or in bread class. Small items provide 4 items and large items provide 1 item. 

 

CLASS DCA – Breads

Food items must not require refrigeration. Must include recipe.

• Lot 1: QUICK BREAD - ONE LOAF 
• Lot 2: FOUR PRETZELS
• Lot 3: FOUR BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
• Lot 4: FOUR BREADSTICKS OR YEAST ROLLS (NOT A SWEET ROLL) 
• Lot 5: WHITE BREAD
• Lot 6: SPECIALTY GRAIN (WHOLE WHEAT, RYE, OAT) 
• Lot 7: SWEET YEAST BREAD OR FOUR SWEET ROLLS 
• Lot 8: INTERNATIONAL BREAD - one loaf
• Lot 9: CREATIVE BREAD/BREAD SCULPTURE - one display, use of a bread machine or purchased frozen dough optional

 

CLASS DCB - CAKE/CUPCAKE DECORATING

Exhibits of decorated cupcakes or cakes include:

• Lot 1: FOUR CUPCAKES design applied with colored sugar, coconut, candies, etc.; All decorations must be edible
• Lot 2: FOUR CUPCAKES design using at least three (3) different types of decorating tips. 
• Lot 3: SINGLE-LAYER – (8- or 9-inch round or square or a 9 x 13 inch oblong) or cut-up with design applied with colored sugar, coconut, candies, etc.; All decorations must be edible. The round-plain, star and shell tips may be used but are not required.
• Lot 4: TWO OR MORE LAYERS - Using at least 3 different types of decorating tips. 
• Lot 5: CHARACTER, 3D, OR DOLL – using at least 3 different types of decorating tips
• Lot 6: DECORATED CAKE using Styrofoam or other non-edible frame
• Lot 7: DECORATED CAKE using fondant (cake may be edible, Styrofoam, or other non-edible frame)
• Lot 8: OTHER – any other cake/cupcake decorating project not detailed above

 

CLASS DCC - FOOD PRESERVATION

State Recommendations for County Fair Canning Guidelines

Many of the following requirements are based on SAFETY guidelines. ONLY those regarding presentation of exhibit or specific fair preferences are adaptable.

 

Special Rules for Home Canning

Canning rules are based on safe food preservation guidelines from approved sources (National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP), USU Extension and Pacific Northwest Extension, USDA, and Ball Canning). See https://nchfp.uga.edu , canning.usu.edu, or www.freshpreserving.com

 

LABEL 

 

Product:___________________________________________

Method

    ____Water Bath      ____Pressure Pack      _____Hot       _____Raw

Processing Time:_____________   Pounds (if pressured):_________

Altitude:__________ Year dial gauge was last tested:___________

Processing Date________________

City_____________________________________________

Source of Recipe_____________________________________

Exhibitor Comments: 

 

1. Only products of home kitchens are eligible.

2. Products entered must have been prepared (by the person entering them) since the last state/county fair. Older products will not be accepted.

3. All entries must be in clean, standard canning jars (e.g. no mayo jars) with new, single-use two-piece lids and rings. A one quart or pint jar constitutes an exhibit for fruit, vegetables or meat.

4. One standard-size canning jar constitutes an exhibit for preserves, conserves, pickles, and relishes based on recommendations from an approved recipe.

5. One pint or 1/2-pint jar with lid constitutes an exhibit for jellies and jams.

6. Exhibits should be canned using research-tested recipes, i.e., USDA, Ball, pectin brand name or NCHFP guidelines issued 2009 or later. Processing adjustments for altitude, time or pressure must be made and explained on entry label. Find your appropriate altitude adjustments by city: http://extension.usu.edu/juab/files/uploads/FCS/Utah_Altitude_Chart_by_C... or by county: http://extension.usu.edu/juab/files/uploads/FCS/Utah_Altitude_Chart_by_C... by following these provided links.

7. All fresh fruits, jams, jellies, pickles and relishes must be processed in a boiling water bath and properly sealed. Entries processed in a steam canner will not be accepted.

8. No frozen jams or wax seals will be accepted. The presence of mold disqualifies a product.

9. All meats and vegetables must be processed in a pressure canner.

10. The exhibitor is requested to loosen the ring on the jar (so judges can remove ring and examine the head space).

11. REQUIRED: All jars MUST BE LABELED, items without a label will not be judged and will not receive a premium.  Jars must be labeled with name of product, method (water bath or pressure), pack (hot or raw), length of processing time, pounds of pressure (if applicable), altitude, date, city, recipe source (see above) and when the dial gauge was last tested (year) attached to the bottom of jar. If sweeteners other than sugar are used, include on label. Labels are available in advance from USU Extension Office.

 

Enter one (1) appropriate size jar with completed label on bottom of jar to include the information listed in the General Foods Preservation Rules above.

• Lot 1: CANNED FRUITS – limit of three (3) bottles of different fruits
• Lot 2: CANNED JAM/JELLY – or a reduced sugar fruit spread (no freezer jams accepted) 
• Lot 3: CANNED VEGETABLES – limit of three (3) bottles of different vegetables
• Lot 4: CANNED TOMATO PRODUCT 
• Lot 5: SALSA
• Lot 6: CANNED PICKLES OR PICKLED PRODUCT 
• Lot 7: CANNED MEATS
• Lot 8: CANNED COMBINATION PRODUCT 
• Lot 9: DEHYDRATED FOODS
• Lot 10: FREEZE-DRIED FOODS

 

CLASS DCD – COOKING – NON-EDIBLE

• Lot 1: BEGINNING RECIPES - 30 recipes legibly written or typed in file or book. 
• Lot 2: ADVANCED RECIPES - 60 recipes legibly written or typed in file or book. 
• Lot 3: OTHER: Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that depicts your 4-H foods, cooking or nutrition project. Please provide a brief description of the exhibit.

 

CLASS DD - HEALTH & WELLNESS

Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that depicts your 4-H project in Health & Wellness project. Please provide a brief description of the exhibit.

 

• Lot 1: MENTAL HEALTH
• Lot 2: EMOTIONAL HEALTH
• Lot 3: SOCIAL HEALTH 
• Lot 4: PHYSICAL HEALTH
• Lot 5: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 
• Lot 6: SELF CARE – homemade items such as face masks, scrubs, candles, etc. 

 

CLASS DE – NEEDLE ARTS

An item made utilizing one of the following:

• Lot 1: MACRAME - All articles made except jewelry such as necklace, bracelets etc.
• Lot 2: EMBROIDERY AND APPLIQUE – An item made with: Black Work, Japanese, Bunka, Machine, Huck, Candle wicking, Open work/Cut work, Appliqué, Smocking, Chicken Scratch, Crewel, Hardanger, or other
• Lot 3: COUNTED CROSS STITCH 
• Lot 4: LACEWORK - Items utilizing one or more of the following: Needle lace, Lace Weaves, Tatting, Hairpin Lace, Filet Netting, Bobbin Lace, other
• Lot 5: NEEDLEPOINT - Items utilizing one or more of the following: Petit Point, Bargello, General Needlepoint, Other
• Lot 6: LATCH HOOK
• Lot 7: ORIGINAL NEEDLECRAFT – Item made from own design, not a kit or pattern

 

CLASS DEA- KNITTING

• Lot 1: KITCHEN ITEMS – potholders, dishcloths, etc 
• Lot 2: SMALL ARTICLES – hairbands, scrunchies, etc 
• Lot 3: BABY ITEMS – dress, booties 
• Lot 4: SCARF, HAT, SLIPPERS, MITTENS, SOCKS
• Lot 5: SWEATERS
• Lot 6: AFGHAN 
• Lot 7: LOOM KNITTING 
• Lot 8: ADVANCED STITCHES – cables, Fair Isle, etc. 
• Lot 9: FELTED ITEMS
• Lot 10: OTHER – item related to Knitting not listed above

 

CLASS DEB - CROCHET

• Lot 1: KITCHEN ITEMS – potholders, dishcloths, towel tops, scrubbies, etc 
• Lot 2: SMALL ARTICLES – hairbands, scrunchies, etc
• Lot 3: BABY ITEMS – dress, booties
• Lot 4: SCARF, HAT, SLIPPERS, MITTENS, SOCKS 
• Lot 5: SWEATERS
• Lot 6: AFGHAN
• Lot 7: DOLLS – doll clothes, toys
• Lot 8: EDGING ON ARTICLES – blankets, burp cloths, bibs, etc 
• Lot 9: OTHER – item related to Crochet not listed above

 

CLASS DEC – SPINNING AND WEAVING

• Lot 1: SPUN YARN – skeins should weigh at least 2 ounces and be properly tied in 4 places with self yarn. Should include a 3x5 card which describes fiber preparation, fiber content, techniques, and appropriate use.
• Lot 2: WEAVING – Article made by weaving
• Lot 3: OTHER – item related to spinning and/or weaving.

 

CLASS DF – SEWING CONSTRUCTION

• Lot 1: PILLOWCASE
• Lot 2: PILLOW
• Lot 3: DRAWSTRING BAG/CAMP BAG
• Lot 4: BACKPACK, DUFFEL BAG, FANNY PACK, HANDBAG 
• Lot 5: APRON
• Lot 6: CLOTHING REMADE – garment must be cut into or taken apart in some way in the “redesign” process – ie: skirt made of Levi pants, etc. May include before and after picture.
• Lot 7: SHORTS, CAPRIS, PANTS – with casing – elastic or drawstring waistband 
• Lot 8: SHORTS, CAPRIS, PANTS – with waistband or facing
• Lot 9: SKIRT – with casing – elastic or drawstring waistband 
• Lot 10: SKIRT – with waistband or facing
• Lot 11: VEST
• Lot 12: PAJAMA SET, NIGHTGOWN, ROBE OR LOUNGEWEAR (Single pajama pants should be entered in lot 7)
• Lot 13: JUMPER
• Lot 14: SHIRT / BLOUSE 
• Lot 15: CASUAL DRESS
• Lot 16: COAT, JACKET, OR OUTERWEAR
• Lot 17: MULTI-PIECE OUTFIT (2 or 3 piece, not tailored) – t-shirt and pants 
• Lot 18: SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS / FORMAL OR EVENING WEAR
• Lot 19: TAILORING (2- or 3-piece outfit)
• Lot 20: ACTION WEAR (using stretchable fabrics) – swimsuits, leotards, lingerie, biking shorts and shirts.
• Lot 21: CREATE YOUR OWN FABRIC–clothing, home decorations, gifts, wall hangings, accessories, or whatever you choose to make with the fabric you have created.
• Lot 22: SEWING FOR ANIMALS–aprons, saddlebags, tool carriers, cloth carriers, garment bags, hat tote, rope and boot bags, hay and feed bags, pads or beds, animal coats, bird cage covers, leg wraps, tail wraps, saddle blankets, chaps, dusters, etc.
• Lot 23: SOFT SCULPTURE – stuffed doll, animal, or other figure utilizing soft sculpture techniques
• Lot 24: SEWN FLEECE PROJECTS – Any item constructed from fleece. Exhibits may include mittens, hats, outerwear, blankets, pillows, boas, etc.
• Lot 25: SEWING FOR DOLLS – any article of sewn clothing made for a doll 
• Lot 26: HOUSEHOLD ITEMS – Tissue cover, cord case, etc.
• Lot 27: SEWN WEARABLE ACCESSORIES – Scrunchie, headband, infinity scarf, slouchy beanie, etc.
• Lot 28: OTHER CREATIVE SEWN TEXTILE ITEM

 

CLASS DFA – QUILTING

Fifty percent of quilt should be made by the exhibitor. Please include card explaining your quilting (ie. Did you piece it, quilt it, someone else quilt it, etc.). It is customary to piece the quilt and have assistance with quilting. Regardless of size of quilt, it will be judged on skills utilized. 

**Pillowcases should be entered in quilting**

 

• Lot 1: TIED QUILTS/PIECED
• Lot 2: TIED QUILT/WHOLE 
• Lot 3: RAG QUILTS
• Lot 4: PIECED QUILT TOP – (binding and/or quilting done professionally – please indicate. 
• Lot 5: PIECED QUILTS, MACHINE – 4-H member machine quilted.
• Lot 6: PIECED QUILTS, HAND – 4-H member hand quilted
• Lot 7: APPLIQUED QUILT TOP – (binding and/or quilting done professionally – please indicate. 
• Lot 8: APPLIQUÉD QUILTS, MACHINE – 4-H member machine quilted
• Lot 9: APPLIQUÉD QUILTS, HAND – 4-H member hand quilted 
• Lot 10: WALL HANGINGS
• Lot 11: Minky Fabric
• Lot 12: OTHER – item related to Quilting not listed above – quillow, etc.

 

CLASS DFB – Clothing/Textiles/Modeling

• Lot 1: DECORATE YOUR DUDS – EMBELLISHED GARMENT - jeans, jackets, t-shirts, vests, shorts, or any clothing article decorated creatively with appliqué, lace, buttons, bows or other items, accessories such as hats, shoes and jewelry may be included.
• Lot 2: DECORATE YOUR DUDS – FABRIC ALTERED GARMENT – fabric is tie-dyed, sun-dyed, painted, pieced, or otherwise altered while creating garment.
• Lot 3: COSPLAY – any costume put together by youth that is not all a sewn, multi piece outfit as in DF 
• Lot 4:  FABRIC CRAFT – doll, wreath, basket, wall hanging, or other non-clothing and/or non-sewn item mostly made from fabric
• Lot 5: DISPLAY – Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that depicts your 4-H project in Clothing and Textiles that is not Sewing Construction. Please provide a brief description of the exhibit.
• Lot 6: OTHER – Non-sewn Creative Textile items not listed above - includes non-sewn fleece projects. 

 

CLASS DFC – Clothing/Textiles/Modeling

• Lot 1: FABRIC CRAFT - doll, wreath, basket, wall hanging, or other non-clothing and/or non-sewn item mostly made from fabric.

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DIVISION E – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

CLASS EA – Biological Science (entomology, bees vet science)

• Lot 1: VETERINARY SCIENCE
• Lot 2: FOOD SCIENCE
• Lot 3: POULTRY SCIENCE / EMBRYOLOGY
• Lot 4: PLANT SCIENCE
• Lot 5: BIOLOGY

CLASS EB – Engineering (mechanical, aerospace, coding, electrical, robotics)

• Lot 1: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
• Lot 2: CIVIL ENGINEERING
• Lot 3: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
• Lot 4: ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
• Lot 5: AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
• Lot 6: AUTOMOTIVE
• Lot 7: ELECTRONICS
• Lot 8: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
• Lot 9: ROBOTICS 

CLASS EC – Physical Science (physics, chemistry, earth science)

• Lot 1: CHEMISTRY
• Lot 2: PHYSICS
• Lot 3: EARTH SCIENCE

CLASS ED – Social Science (archaeology, anthropology misc. sciences)

• Lot 1: ARCHEOLOGY
• Lot 2: ANTHROPOLOGY
• Lot 3: HISTORY
• Lot 4: GENEOLOGY
• Lot 5: OTHER

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***SEE CLASS AA FOR AGRISCIENCE

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DIVISION F – GENERAL 4-H

CLASS FA – General 4-H

• Lot 1:  Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that promotes equity, access, and inclusion in 4-H.
• Lot 2: Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that promotes or markets 4-H.
• Lot 3: Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that depicts your 4-H project that doesn’t fall within any other lot mentioned above.

CLASS FB – CLOVERBUD 

• Lot 1: Any exhibit for Cloverbud age 4-H youth. All entries must follow the general 4-H guidelines listed for each class and lot. Entries that do not follow the guidelines WILL NOT be judged or receive a premium. 

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DIVISION H: 4-H Contests

 

4-H Table Setting Contest

Individual contestants must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2022-2023 year. It will be held at the Box Elder County Fairy. Contestants will be given a theme and display one place setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, and centerpiece. Contestants will be given a 24”X18” area for displaying. The theme for 2023 is “Uncelebrated Holidays”.

Contestants may start displaying on Tuesday August 22^nd only between the hours of 1:00-8:00pm.

For more information, tips & tricks, and judging sheet please contact the 4H office.

 

Awards: 

Junior Division: 4-Hers in 3rd-5th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

Intermediate Division: 4-Hers in 6th-8th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

Senior Division: 4-Hers in 9th-12th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

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4-H Decorate Your Duds Contest

Individual contestants must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2022-2023 year.  They will decorate an article of clothing and/or accessories that are purchased or sewn at home and model the outfit before judges. Embellishments may include (but are not limited to) appliqué, fabric paint, embroidery, lace, braid, ribbon or other trim, buttons, snaps, patches, etc. Contestants will be judged on overall appearance, creativity, workmanship, interview, and modeling.

 

Awards:

Cloverbud:  4-Hers in K-2^nd grade - Certificate and ribbon and premium for participating.  

Junior Division: 4-Hers in 3rd-5th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

Intermediate Division: 4-Hers in 6th-8th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

Senior Division: 4-Hers in 9th-12th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

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4-H Fashion Revue Contest 

Individual contestants must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2022-2023 year.   They must have made and accessorized their exhibit during the 2022-2023 year, see contest rules for specific requirements.  Contestants will be judged on modeling, workmanship, garment fit, commentary, interview responses, and modeling.  

 

Awards:

Junior Division: 4-Hers in 3rd-5th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

Intermediate Division: 4-Hers in 6th-8th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

Senior Division: 4-Hers in 9th-12th grade – Certificate/s and prize to the top individual; and ribbon and premium to all participants

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4-H Favorite Foods Contest

All contestants must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2022-2023 year to participate. 

Junior (3rd - 5th grades) and Intermediate (6th - 8th grades) Divisions:

Individual contestants or teams of two shall prepare a dish (appetizer, main dish, snack, salad, dessert, or beverage) at home, bring it to the contest site, serve it to the judges and answer their questions about the 4-Her’s knowledge of the dish (2-3 minutes).

Senior Division (9th - 12th grades)

Individual contestants or teams of two shall prepare a dish (appetizer, main dish, snack, salad, dessert, or beverage) prior to the contest; present a 5-10 minute presentation; and serve the dish to the judges and answer questions they have about the recipe and knowledge of the food and preparation. Each contestant will furnish his or her own supplies. Each contestant/s is responsible for clean up after his/her presentation.

 

Awards

Junior Division: 4-Hers in 3rd-5th grade – certificate/s and prize to the top individual or team; ribbon and premium to all participants

Intermediate Division: 4-Hers in 6th-8th grade – certificate/s and prize to top individual or team; ribbon and premium to all participants

Senior Division: 4-Hers in 9th-12th grade – certificate/s and prize to top individual or team; ribbon and premium to all participants

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4-H Cooking Contest

All contestants must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2022-2023 year to participate.

 

Junior (3rd - 5th grades), Intermediate (6th - 8th grades), and Senior (9^th-12^th grades) Divisions:

Individual contestants or teams of two shall prepare a dish (appetizer, main dish, snack, salad, dessert, or beverage) at the contest site.  Contestants will need to bring all ingredients, utensils, and cooking surface with them to the contest.  Contestants will prepare the dish, clean their area, serve and present their dish to the judges within 40 minutes.   Contestants will have 3 minutes to give a brief presentation of their dish to the judges and answer questions.  

 

Awards

Junior Division: 4-Hers in 3rd-5th grade – certificate/s and prize to the top individual or team; ribbon and premium to all participants

Intermediate Division: 4-Hers in 6th-8th grade – certificate/s and prize to top individual or team; ribbon and premium to all participants

Senior Division: 4-Hers in 9th-12th grade – certificate/s and prize to top individual or team; ribbon and premium to all participants

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4-H Public Speaking Contest - Prepared

All contestants must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2022-2023 year to participate. And must live in Box Elder County. 

Youth will prepare a 5 to 7 - minute Public Speech that will be presented in front of a panel of judges. 

Contestants may not use any costumes, posters, visual aids, or props for their presentations.

Three copies of the talks are to be furnished for the judges, but contestants are not allowed to present any other items to the judges.

Each speech will be timed and must be between 5-7 minutes for seniors. Two points will be deducted for each thirty seconds over or under the time limit.

Contestants may use notes. However, excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestant. This will be at the discretion of the judges.

 

Awards

Junior Division: 4-Hers in 3rd-5th grade – Trophy to top individual; ribbon and premium to all participants

Intermediate Division: 4-Hers in 6th-8th grade – Trophy to top individual; ribbon and premium to all participants

Senior Division: 4-Hers in 9th-12th grade – Trophy to top individual and opportunity to compete at the 4-H State Contests, ribbon and premium to all participants

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4-H Public Speaking Contest – Impromptu

All contestants must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2022-2023 year to participate. And must live in Box Elder County. 

Contestant will select a topic for their speech by randomly drawing three questions from a pool of questions. They will select one question and return the other two. Questions will be relative to today’s youth and may include current events, 4-H, and/or social issues. Contestants will be allowed 3 minutes to organize their thoughts before beginning their presentation. Each speech will be 3-5 minutes in length.

 

Awards

Junior Division: 4-Hers in 3rd-5th grade – Trophy to top individual; ribbon and premium to all participants

Intermediate Division: 4-Hers in 6th-8th grade – Trophy to top individual; ribbon and premium to all participants

Senior Division: 4-Hers in 9th-12th grade – Trophy to top individual and opportunity to compete at the 4-H State Contests, ribbon and premium to all participants

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Demonstration Contest

All contestants must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2022-2023 year to participate. And must live in Box Elder County. 

4-Hers may enter the demonstration contest as an individual or team of two. The contest will be divided into three categories: Ag, Science, and Other.

Presentations should not exceed 20 minutes in length. This includes 10-15 minutes for the presentation, and 5 minutes for set up and take down. Time for responding to questions is not included in presentation length. All demonstrations must be adapted to be done indoors. A table, stove (before the demo, not during), refrigerator, screen and easel will be provided, Demonstrators will furnish any other needed equipment.

 

Awards

Junior Division: 4-Hers in 3rd-5th grade – Trophy to top individual; premium to all participants

Intermediate Division: 4-Hers in 6th-8th grade – Trophy to top individual; premium to all participants

Senior Division: 4-Hers in 9th-12th grade – Trophy to top individual and opportunity to compete at the 4-H State Contests, premium to all participants.

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4-H Pet Show & Dog Show

4-H Pet Show

Tuesday, August 8th at the Garland City Armory (72 North Main - Garland):

3:00 - 5:00 pm:  Skills Stations

5:00 pm:  Demonstrations

Registration deadline for the Pet Show is Friday, July 31^st by 5:00 p.m. Please sign up on https://4h.zsuites.org and register online.

 

4-H Dog Show Friday, August 11th

Friday, August 11th at the Small Indoor Arena

8:00 am: Registration and Kennel Set-Up

9:00 am: Showmanship and Rally

 

4-H Dog Show Saturday, August 12th

Saturday, August 12th at the Small Indoor Arena

8:00 am: Registration and Agility Course Set-Up

9:00 am: Agility and Obedience

Awards Ceremony to follow the end of the show.