4-H STATE FAIR GUIDE Aug. 22 - Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2019
4-H STATE FAIR EXHIBITOR, Congratulations on earning a 4-H trip to the Minnesota State Fair! We know how exciting this is, especially if it’s your first time. All the information you may need for the State Fair is in this guide. Please read all information carefully and fill out all necessary forms completely! If you don’t understand something, please ask 4-H staff.
HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4-H State Fair Premium Book 2 County Arts-In/Share the Fun/Performing Arts 9 4-H Code of Conduct 2 Public Presentations 9 4-H Dress Code 2 Fashion Revue 10 Dual Trip Policy 2 Busing - Unloading/Loading 10 4-H Building/Exhibit Hall Operating Hours & Policy 2 Parking 11 Lodging 2 Livestock Information 11 What to Bring 3 Minnesota Meats 12 Program & Lodging Fees 3 Chef for a Day Cook-Off 13 Gate Admission Tickets 3 4-H Clovermart 13 Health Care 4 Personalized Clothing 13 4-H Food Service at the State Fair 5 Fleet Farm T-Shirts 13 KP Duty (Kitchen Duty) 6 State Fairgrounds Map 13 4-H State Fair Resources 6 Livestock Schedule 14 4-H State Fair Cell Phone Use 7 Lama Schedule 15 General Exhibit Information 7 Z-Links for State Fair Registration 15 Engineering Design Challenge 8 General Encampment Judging Schedule 16
STATE FAIR PHONE NUMBERS 4-H Livestock Office: 651-642-2360 4-H Building Boys Dorm: 651-642-2354 4-H Superintendent’s Office: 651-642-2356 4-H Building Girls Dorm: 651-642-2355 4-H Exhibits Office: 651-642-2388 4-H Bailey Hall Desk: 651-208-8474 4-H Demo Office: 651-643-6394 4-H Territorial Hall Desk: 612-625-4997 *Note - If you have questions, please contact your local 4-H staff first for assistance *Note - The above phones will be staffed beginning the week of the State Fair
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Page 1 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide 4-H STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOK Please review the 4-H State Fair Premium Book at: z.umn.edu/4hpb2019 for general regulations and project specific information and requirements. Descriptions of what ribbon colors mean can also be found in the 4-H State Fair Premium Book.
4-H CODE OF CONDUCT Please review the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct online at: z.umn.edu/4h-CodeOfConduct
The Code of Conduct includes a list of behavior standards and rules governing participation in 4-H events, how those standards and rules apply at the Minnesota State Fair and potential consequences for any infraction to the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct.
Remember, YOU are a representative of your county/tribal community 4-H program!
4-H DRESS CODE Your State Fair encampment is a 4-H event; therefore all youth are expected to follow the dress code as described on the MN 4-H Code of Conduct (#10). Please dress appropriately. Wear your 4-H shirts! For your judging, wear nice clothes (appropriate length shorts, shirts – no tank tops, strapless tops or hats) that are clean and free of logos. Remember, this is an interview and a presentation. DUAL TRIP POLICY Each year a State Fair aged 4-H’er (must have completed 6th grade) can exhibit livestock AND a general project AND lama at the Minnesota State Fair. Additionally, 4-H’ers can participate in activities such as Demonstrations, Judging Team, County Arts-In and Share the Fun. 4-H’ers pay only one program fee and receive only one premium.
4-H BUILDING/EXHIBIT HALL OPERATING HOURS/POLICY The MN State Fair 4-H Building is officially open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only 4-H’ers staying in the dorm, adult chaperones, Extension staff, and 4-H State Fair staff are allowed in the building before and after these hours. You are required to have your Minnesota State Fair 4-H button to get in and out of the building. The Superintendent's Office opens at approximately 7:00 a.m. and closes at approximately 11:00 p.m. each day. All 4-H participants will follow all established rules, including curfew at 11:00 p.m. Doors to the main exhibit hall (first floor) will open at 8:00 a.m. for 4-H’ers with morning judging, judges attending orientation, and presenters preparing for early public presentations. For safety and security reasons, you must wear a 4-H button at all times. 4-H identification may be required at the door in order to gain entrance to the building so be sure to wear your 4-H button and/or carry some form of identification at all times.
LODGING HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS For an additional fee, families may choose 4-H lodging for youth sixth grade and older when they register for the State Fair. Youth will be housed with other 4-H members from their county and the designated chaperone(s). During Livestock Encampment, counties may be housed in the 4-H Building, in the Barn Dorms, in Bailey Hall on U of MN St. Paul Campus or in Territorial Hall on U of MN Minneapolis Campus. Counties will receive livestock lodging assignments late on Tuesday, August 20. General Encampment and Lama participants will all stay in the 4-H Building. Actual bunk assignments will be given at the State Fair and all participants must sleep in their assigned bunks. Do not leave items on your bunk. Remember the bunks are two high—parents please inform Extension staff if your child is unable to sleep on the top bunk (i.e. sleep walking).
Page 2 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide RELEASE FORM State Fair Departure Release and Authorization (Form 6): MN 4-H members (4-H’er) and their parent/guardian must complete this form if the 4-H member is registered for 4-H Housing AND will be leaving the State Fairgrounds because: The 4-H’er changes their housing plans and decides not to stay in the dorms for one or more nights for which they were initially registered; AND/OR The 4-H’er will be leaving the encampment/fair during the day but returning before bed checks at 11:00 p.m.. The form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. The form is available in the Superintendent’s Office or the Dorm Offices and must be submitted to one of these offices before the 4-H member leaves the State Fair. WHAT TO BRING Label all items clearly with your name AND your county/tribal community Label the outside of your suitcase with masking tape that says your county/tribal community and your name Sleeping bag or twin size sheets and blanket and a pillow Personal items such as toothbrush, soap, towels, etc… Shoes - Comfortable (old) shoes (do not bring new shoes!); flip flops for showering Casual clothes including your 4-H t-shirts Gate passes, meal tickets, and 4-H button Nice clothing for judging
Feed, bedding and grooming tools/supplies for your animals
You must wear footwear at all times, so bring some flip flops or sandals to wear in the shower and around the dorm. Do not bring more than you need. Do not bring valuables or excess clothing. Do not bring more than you can carry. For livestock encampment, bring an extra duffel bag to carry a change of clothes to the barns.
PROGRAM & LODGING FEES The program fee covers an equal share of fixed noncompetitive program costs such as printing, emergency vehicle rental, telephones, sound equipment, capital improvement projects, clerical assistance, facility rental, and busing. All General Encampment youth participants pay a one-time program fee of $50. All Livestock Encampment youth pay a one time program fee of $60. Judging Team, County Arts-In and Share the Fun participants who only come during the day to give their performance, do not have another general or livestock project trip and do not stay overnight will pay a $35 program fee. If a youth or adult are participating in more than one encampment, they only pay one program fee (the highest applicable option). State Arts-In and State 4-H Ambassador participants will also pay a program fee if they have a general or livestock project trip, or participate in day only events. This program fee includes admission for the 4-H’er to the fair. The lodging fee is $22 per night.
GATE ADMISSION TICKETS Gate admission tickets are issued for 4-H State Fair participants who have registered and paid their program fee. Only 4-H’ers who are officially registered 4-H State Fair participants are entitled to these tickets. Remember, a gate ticket is needed daily to enter the fairgrounds. A hand stamp (available at the gate) is required for persons leaving and re-entering the fairgrounds on the same day. LIVESTOCK ENCAMPMENT: Livestock exhibitors arriving on Wednesday and staying overnight will not receive a complimentary gate admission ticket because gate admission tickets are not needed until Thursday. If your 4-H’er is assigned to stay in Territorial or Bailey Hall during Livestock Encampment, the county chaperones will pick up the gate admission tickets for the entire county delegation at either the Territorial or Bailey Hall desk each night. These gate admission tickets are complimentary. 4-H’ers that are staying off-grounds during Livestock Encampment will receive a complimentary gate admission ticket for each night they are staying off-grounds. These additional complimentary gate admission tickets are only available to livestock exhibitors during Livestock Encampment and are not for General Encampment or Lama youth that choose to stay off-grounds.
Page 3 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide GENERAL & LAMA ENCAMPMENTS: General and Lama Encampment participants are given one ticket per person per encampment for the first day admission. If the participant chooses to stay off-grounds and has to come more than one day, additional gate tickets need to be purchased by the 4-H’er. ADDITIONAL GATE TICKETS: Regular ticket prices at the gate are $15 for ages 13-64; $13 for seniors age 65 and over; $13 for kids ages 5-12; and kids under 5 are always free. However, the State Fair does offer discount tickets purchased in advance of the fair. The discount gate pass ticket price is $12. You may want to view the State Fair website at www.mnstatefair.org for discount ticket details. Tickets can be purchased online, by mail or in person. Discount tickets are also available at many participating Cub Food Stores. If you would like additional information, feel free to call the fair general information number at 651-288-4400.
HEALTH CARE UPDATED HEALTH INFORMATION All youth 4-H State Fair participants must update (or have staff update) their health and emergency contact information in 4HOnline if needed, as soon as possible after accepting a State Fair trip. Health information for adult volunteers is required for individuals who travel out of county/tribal community as a Minnesota 4-H volunteer. This information should be entered directly into the volunteer profile in 4HOnline. If accessing 4HOnline is not an option, the health information page of the Minnesota 4-H Volunteer re-enrollment form should be used. MEDICATIONS Prescription medication can be very dangerous if administered inappropriately. The medication policy and procedures are designed to help keep all youth safe. The policy and procedures apply to all youth (participants or employees) age 17 and under who: Stay overnight in 4-H provided sleeping quarters AND/OR Require medication at a daytime program where a parent/guardian is not present Medications must be administered according to the following procedures: Participants may bring and keep non-prescription/over-the-counter medicines and prescription topical medications in their possession and use as needed. Standard over-the-counter medications will also be available from the nurse or the designated individual. Participants who require prescription quick-relief medication for potentially life-threatening conditions (e.g. asthma inhaler, bee sting kit, insulin pens) may keep this medication in their possession and use as needed. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring the health information in 4HOnline indicates the need for this medication and the section approving self- administration of medication is checked. Parents/guardians will complete the Authorization for Giving Medication: Minnesota 4-H Youth Development Form so the nurse or designated individual is aware of the participant’s potentially life-threatening condition, in case of an emergency. All other prescription medications will be collected, recorded, stored and administered according to the following protocols: at home by parents/guardians, in the county/tribal community by Extension employees and at 4-H programs by the nurse or designated individual. The exception is when a parent accompanies and stays at the event because they have children attending. Prescriptions can then be kept and administered by the parent, we do not collect them in these cases. Medications will be accepted, recorded, stored and distributed at State Fair as follows: Livestock Encampment - medication stations, located close to the 4-H Livestock Office in the Cattle Barn between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. General Encampment, Lama Encampment, State Ambassadors & State Arts-In participants - nurse’s office in the 4-H Building, 3rd floor dormitories Please review the details for prescription medication requirements online: z.umn.edu/sfhealthcare ILLNESS OR INJURY DURING THE STATE FAIR A registered nurse is on site 24 hours a day and the dormitory staff have access to an emergency vehicle 24 hours a day. The nurse's office is on the third floor of the 4-H Building and is available for registered 4-H participants and chaperones ONLY. All others must be referred to the State Fair First Aid Station which is located next to the 4-H Building. If an accident or illness occurs, the 4-H member or chaperone should be referred to or brought to the nurse immediately. The nurse on duty will determine whether to refer the individual for further treatment. During this assessment, every attempt will be made to reach the parent/guardian or alternative emergency contact. Should a life-threatening emergency occur, emergency help will be sought immediately. The nurse will contact the hospital directly. It is important that any illnesses or injury that occurs during a 4-H experience at the State Fair be documented by the 4-H nurse on duty. This will serve as evidence later if 4-H accident insurance is needed. The participant is responsible for notifying the nurse of the illness or injury. Page 4 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide ACCIDENT INSURANCE 4-H members and Minnesota 4-H volunteers attending the State Fair are covered by supplementary accident insurance during their 4-H experience. This insurance does not cover expenses related to illness or pre-existing conditions.
4-H FOOD SERVICE AT THE STATE FAIR The 4-H Cafeteria opens for lunch on Wednesday, August 21 (the day before the opening day of the State Fair) and closes immediately after lunch on Labor Day, September 2. Healthy and delicious meals are provided daily; we are also able to accommodate most allergy issues. A short version of the menu is available below. For questions or special requests, contact the food service prior to State Fair at [email protected] or after August 5 at 651-642-2357. Those wishing to eat in the 4-H Cafeteria or eat their meal in the barns must present a 4-H meal ticket. Meal tickets are color coded. Meal tickets may be purchased from your county or in the 4-H Superintendent's Office during the Minnesota State Fair. During 4-H Livestock Encampment, meal tickets may also be purchased in the Livestock Office (located at the east entrance of the Cattle Barn). Prices for meals purchased before the fair are $7.50 and at the fair are $8. Families can also order meal tickets on the 4-H’ers Registration Form.
Meals must be eaten on the dates and times that you indicated on your registration form.
2019 STATE FAIR MENU (Note: Menu is Subject to Change) DATE BREAKFAST LUNCH SUPPER Wed, Aug 21 Roast Turkey and Swiss Ranch Creamed Chicken on Biscuit Wraps Thurs, Aug 22 Omelet Croissants & Meatball Sub Pork Loin & Garlic Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Hashbrowns Fri, Aug 23 Scrambled Eggs with Ham BBQ Pork Sandwich Pot Roast, Potatoes & Carrots Sat, Aug 24 Hashbrown Egg Bake Walking Taco Mesquite Smoked Turkey & Cranberry Wild Rice Sun, Aug 25 Sausage and Egg Burrito Roast Turkey Croissant BBQ Ribs & Baked Potatoes Mon, Aug 26 Scrambled Eggs & Pastries Pizza Beef Stroganoff & Noodles Tues, Aug 27 Chef’s Choice Smoked Turkey and Chef’s Choice Cheddar on Focaccia Wed, Aug 28 Scrambled Eggs & Biscuits and Chef’s Choice Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Gravy Thurs, Aug 29 Waffles and Bacon Philly Beef & French Fries Kung Pao Sweet and Sour Chicken White Rice/Fried Rice Fri, Aug 30 Scrambled Eggs & Carmel Rolls Chicken Fajitas Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes Sat, Aug 31 French Toast & Bacon Spaghetti Pineapple Chicken & Cilantro Lime Rice Sun, Sept 1 Ham and Cheese Toasteds Chicken Bacon Sandwich Chef’s Choice Mon, Sept 2 Chef’s Choice Chef’s Choice
The full menu can be found on the website here: z.umn.edu/sfmenu 4-H CAFETERIA The 4-H Cafeteria is located on the second floor of the 4-H Building. GENERAL ENCAMPMENT: LIVESTOCK ENCAMPMENT: Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Supper: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Supper: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Page 5 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide BARN MEALS Barn meals, available only during 4-H Livestock Encampment, will be served near the south side of the Swine Barn beginning with lunch on Wednesday and ending with lunch on Sunday. To avoid waiting in long lines, arrive later during the meal time. Gluten free meals will be available in the barns. All other special dietary requests must go to the Cafeteria in the 4-H Building. LAMA BARN MEALS Lama Barn meals, available only during 4-H Lama Encampment, will be served near the Compeer Arena beginning with supper on Wednesday and ending with lunch on Friday. See the Lama Schedule for each individual meal serving times (page 15). Gluten free meals will be available in the barns. All other special dietary requests must go to the Cafeteria in the 4-H Building. JUDGING CONTEST MEALS GENERAL LIVESTOCK: All participating 4-H’ers are required to pre-purchase two Livestock Encampment meal tickets, one for lunch and one for supper on Wednesday. DAIRY: All participating 4-H’ers are required to pre-purchase a 4-H Livestock Encampment meal ticket, one for lunch on Thursday. ATTENTION JUDGING TEAM MEMBERS: General Livestock judging team members can stay in the 4-H Dorm Tuesday night, August 20; 4-H’ers staying in 4-H Building on Tuesday night must purchase a 4-H Livestock Encampment meal ticket for breakfast on August 21.
KP DUTY (Kitchen Duty) All counties are required to provide 4-H’ers to help with kitchen duties during General Encampment. These volunteers are vital in bringing cafeteria costs down and keeping our food costs low for all participants and also assists in faster, more efficient service. Please indicate on your registration form if you would be interested in volunteering with KP Duty. Chaperones will be recruiting 4-H members to help! The schedule for KP assignments can be found on the web at: z.umn.edu/sf-FoodService.
4-H STATE FAIR ONLINE RESOURCES Minnesota 4-H website, found here: z.umn.edu/4H Judging results and public schedules, including 4-H livestock shows, Arts-In performances and more 4-H State Fair member site, found here: z.umn.edu/4HFairs Important information for all State Fair exhibitors and volunteers, such as lodging, fees, car parking, chaperones, medication and more 4-H Animal Science member site, found here: z.umn.edu/4HAnimalScienceSupport Detailed requirements for 4-H animal science projects, such as animal ID and species info sheets 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair app, found here: z.umn.edu/4HStateFairApp Use it while you’re at the fair! See judging results as they come in, get deadline reminders by project area and more Photos, found here: mn4h.smugmug.com/StateFair After the fair, find photos of all State Fair exhibitors. Click on the link for 2019 State Fair. To find photos of 4-H’ers at the State Fair, type your county name in the search box Social media, MN4H on Twitter and Minnesota 4-H on Facebook Join a conversation about 4-H at the fair, see photos, news articles and more
Page 6 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide 4-H STATE FAIR CELL PHONE USE 4-H member participants are to understand appropriate cell phone and other technological device use. There are certain times when these devices should be avoided and/or eliminated, such as: 1. During any judging activity. Participants need to respect other 4-H’ers by turning off all cell phones to avoid disturbance. It will also be recommended to the parents and general public to avoid those disturbances. 2. In the dorm after lights out hours. Once lights are out no cell phones are to be on. This includes talking on the phone, text messaging, social media and games. 3. During any shows or presentations by 4-H’ers or any other group. Cell phones should be off or on silent to avoid disturbance. Just use common courtesy. This is for participants and general public.
GENERAL EXHIBIT INFORMATION
All exhibits (except vegetables, potatoes, fruits, flower, plants and perishable foods) will be displayed during the entire duration of the State Fair. EXHIBIT PREPARATION Preparing your exhibit before you bring it to the Extension Office for 4-H Staff to transport to State Fair: All exhibits will need to be packed, boxed, covered, labeled etc. and then brought to the Extension Office (i.e., packed in boxes with the appropriate packing materials so projects do not break, posters in large garbage bags, photos in ziplock bags, clothes in garment bags, etc.). Please also label the outside of the box. Since staff will be delivering these projects to the MN State Fair for you, we would like to have them packaged appropriately so they do not get damaged. We WILL NOT have packing supplies available for you; you must bring them yourself. If your project is not packed and labeled appropriately, we will ask you to take it home and complete before we will accept it.
Be sure packaging and ALL pieces of your exhibit are labeled with ALL of the following Packaging AND Exhibit must be labeled information (in case pieces get separated): 1). Name and Grade; 2). County/Tribal as follows: Community Name; 3). Project Area; and 4). Number “x” of “y” pieces (if the item has multiple parts). Again, if there are multiple pieces in your exhibit, each piece has to Name, Grade and “Xxxx County/Tribal have the above information on it, and pieces should be labeled as follows: 1 of 4, 2 of Community” 4, 3 of 4, etc. As stated above, these exhibits will be delivered to and from the State Project Area Fair for you. Talk to your 4-H staff about transporting oversized exhibits. Number “x” of “y” pieces TRANSPORTING EXHIBITS
If you are taking your exhibit to the State Fair yourself: If you plan to transport your exhibit yourself; or if your exhibit is too large (shop projects, tractors, bikes, etc.) or too heavy (over 10 -15 lbs.) to conveniently transport in the county/tribal community van, please discuss with Extension staff first. You may be responsible for bringing the exhibit directly to the 4-H Building on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul during your county’s assigned project check-in date/time. Please check with staff to verify the date and time. ALL exhibits must be accounted for before staff go to the State Fair. If you will be transporting your exhibit on your own, you must inform Extension staff! All exhibits must be labeled as above.
Page 7 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide If you are taking your exhibit up to State Fair with you during the encampment or on your judging day: The following exhibits are brought with the 4-H’er at the beginning of their encampment or on judging day and then return home with the 4-H’er at the end of their encampment or judging day: Fashion Revue (accessories, shoes) Food Revue (supplies and food) Foods (perishable foods), Food Prep Items Fruit (fresh fruit) Flower/Indoor Gardening (live plants) Vegetable Gardening (fresh vegetables) Demonstration/Public Presentation Supplies Potatoes Arts-In and Share the Fun Supplies/Props EXHIBIT PICK-UP AFTER STATE FAIR If staff transported exhibits to State Fair:
After the State Fair, all exhibits will be picked up and returned to the Extension Office by staff. Any exhibits left atthe Extension Office will be discarded or donated. If you transported your exhibit to State Fair:
You are responsible for picking up your exhibit at the State Fair on Monday, September 2 from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or Wednesday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Minnesota State Fair 4-H Building. Please take into consideration that all exhibits at the State Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. 4-H’ers who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. Note that no gas is allowed in the 4-H Building and must be removed from projects. Due to the space constraints in the 4-H Building, some larger exhibits (i.e. lawn mowers, snowmobiles, cars, tractors) may be located outside on the north end of the 4-H Building. EXHIBIT JUDGING Exhibit judging at the State Fair consists of a group judging experience where 4-H’ers share their project with the judge and other 4-H’ers in a group setting. Please take note of your judging times (schedule found on page 16) and allow yourself plenty of time. Plan to be available during the duration of your judging time slot. Read the State Fair Premium Book carefully for general regulations and project specific activities and requirements. Orientation for general projects will take place on the Second Floor Stage prior to each judging session.
ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE (EDC) SHOWCASE EDC Teams showcasing their machines on Friday, August 23 will have from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. to set up and test their machines in the 4-H Building. The first showcasing time will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Afternoon showcasing will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Teams will have the opportunity to take their machines apart to transport home shortly after their showcasing.
Again this year we will provide transportation services for EDC supplies from the St. Paul Campus Continuing Education and Conference Center. Please indicate on your EDC Registration Forms if you are interested in the transportation. More information will be sent out to those who indicate they are interested.
Visit the EDC website for more information—z.umn.edu/4hedc.
Page 8 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide COUNTY ARTS-IN/SHARE THE FUN/PERFORMING ARTS
Optional transportation services for Share the Fun and County Arts-In props will be provided. Please indicate on your Share the Fun or County Arts-In Registration Forms if you are interested in the transportation. More information will be sent out to those who indicate they are interested. Schedules will be posted online 1 to 2 days prior to the first day of the fair on the resources page: z.umn.edu/4HFairs. In most cases, there will be one table, two music stands, and folding chairs for your use. A piano and CD can also be available. No Arts-In or Share the Fun acts will be allowed to use live animals nor have water or other liquids on stage. Note that all performances on the Harkness State will be livestreamed on the internet.
COUNTY ARTS-IN State Fair Registration (Form 1) must be filled out for each participant. Contact information for questions and concerns: Kirstin Delp at [email protected] SHARE THE FUN State Fair Registration (Form 1) must be filled out for each participant. Share the Fun participants must be present for both a rehearsal and a performance; please be sure to check the times and resolve all conflicts with exhibiting or demonstrating schedules before rehearsal begins. Contact information for questions and concerns: [email protected] PERFORMING ARTS State Fair Registration (Form 1) (including the Performing Arts Section) must be filled out for each participant. Orientation will be held behind the main stage (Harkness) prior to your judging Be ready to perform when you arrive at orientation. Bring with you all materials needed for performance: CDs/music (plus back-up copy), copies of sheet music for judges, and any other special needs. All accompanists, assistants and helpers must have completed the 6th grade. Performers must be present to watch all other performers during their scheduled time on stage and conference judging. All pre-performance tasks (tuning instruments, warming up, stretching etc.) should be done prior to reporting to orientation. Purple ribbon winners are asked to return (if available) for an encore performance if time allows on the stage. Contact information for questions and concerns: [email protected]
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Includes: Demonstrations, Illustrated Presentations, Youth in Action & 4-H New Ways State Fair Registration (Form 1) (including the Demonstration section) must be filled out for each participant. Livestock demos will be scheduled during the Livestock Encampment and must incorporate a live animal. Lama demos will be scheduled during the Lama Encampment and must incorporate a lama. Traditional, Youth in Action, Illustrated Presentations and 4-H New Ways will be scheduled during the General Encampment. Remember to bring all of your own supplies; only a table and microphone will be provided for you. Demonstrators should report to their platform 10-15 minutes prior to their demonstration time. Demonstrators MUST be present for all demos during scheduled time and conference judging. Livestock Demonstrators: Please DO NOT bring non-caged animals to check-in. You will have time to retrieve your animal after check-in. Please have a friend or family member available to help with your animal (retrieval and returning to pen). Bring supplies to clean-up after your animal. Participants are responsible for cleaning up.
Page 9 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide Demonstration Platform Locations: Demo Stage: South end of the 4-H Building, next to Demo Office and Photography exhibit area Barn Stage (Livestock Encampment only): Inside the cattle barn near milking parlor Land O’Lakes Stage aka LOL (Livestock Encampment only): Outside the cattle barn near milking parlor Poultry Barn Stage: Inside the Poultry Barn, center area Contact information for questions and concerns: [email protected]
FASHION REVUE ALL Fashion Revue participants MUST complete Form 1 and the Fashion Revue Information Form (available from staff or onlineat z.umn.edu/4h-fashionrevue). This information will be used during your conference judging session and will be used by the Fashion Revue script writer to prepare for the evening public show. Please fill out completely and accurately. A portion of a judge’s evaluation of your outfit will be based on this form. You must attach one color photo of yourself in your Fashion Revue outfit. The morning of judging day: Instead of a group orientation program, you will sign-in from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. and get information for your day of judging. Please come to the Exhibits Office at the North End of the 4-H Building to find out where the Fashion Revue Coordinator table will be located. We will go over your narration and line-up placement and other information on a one-on- one basis. What to expect on the afternoon of judging day: Judging will take place in the Learn by Doing Center area in the 4-H Building. Please be dressed in your Fashion Revue outfit and report to this area by 12:45 p.m. Conference judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. Public show rehearsal with choreographer, Richard Moody, will be held on the Harkness Stage following judging. The Fashion Show for the public is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
During State Fair the 4-H Building is often hot and humid. We will do our best to provide fans, but this is not always possible. Please understand that there may be times when you will have to wait to be judged or to practice modeling. Plan to eat a good meal and wear comfortable shoes in preparation for a busy day.
BUSING—UNLOADING/LOADING ARRIVAL OF LIVESTOCK No animals will be allowed on the fairgrounds prior to 2:00 a.m. Wednesday. This includes the barns, in the tie outs or kept in trailers parked on the fairgrounds. Violators will not be allowed to exhibit and will be sent home. All livestock must be in place by 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 4-H SHUTTLE BUS FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS The 4-H shuttle bus will run continually from Wednesday noon to the release of livestock at 3:00 p.m. to best service 4-H livestock exhibitors. The drop off/pickup points will be the 4-H Building, the Como Avenue Loop Gate, Bailey Hall and Territorial Hall. The schedule for the shuttle will be posted and available in the 4-H Livestock Office of each of the seven species areas and in the 4-H Building by the Superintendent’s Office. The bus will leave Bailey Hall at 6:30 a.m. each morning and go straight to the barns. The last bus from the Como Loop Gate will leave at 10:45 p.m. each night, except Sunday night. This shuttle bus will continue to run after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, but stops at Bailey Hall and the Como Loop Gate will be eliminated. 4-H’ERS STAYING IN BAILEY HALL Note that 4-H livestock exhibitors staying in Bailey Hall will be able to enter the Fairgrounds through the Buford Gate beginning at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. 4-H’ers departing Bailey Hall must remove all possessions from their rooms by 7:00 a.m. on Sunday (a storage room will be provided). 4-H’ERS STAYING IN TERRITORIAL HALL We will be providing extensive busing services from Territorial Hall directly to the State Fair Como Avenue Loop Gate. The Territorial bus will provide regular service every 15 minutes from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and then every 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4-H’ers departing Territorial Hall must remove all possessions from their rooms by 7:00 a.m. on Sunday (a storage room will be provided).
Page 10 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide PARKING OVERNIGHT PARKING DURING THE FAIR Overnight parking will be made available on a first-come-first-serve basis in the Continuing Education Conference Center lot on St. Paul Campus and also by the Water Tower Lot on St. Paul Campus during Livestock Encampment. These are non-staffed lots. The closest entrance onto the grounds from the lots is just to the East of the Continuing Education Conference Center lot or the West Dan Patch entrance. NOTE: Each county/tribal community is allowed only 2 overnight parking passes per encampment (i.e. 2 for Livestock Encampment, 2 for General Encampment and 2 for Lama Encampment). The passes are $10/night. Talk with your local 4-H Staff if overnight parking is needed. You may need to coordinate parking/carpooling. ACCESSIBLE PARKING Parking spaces designated for vehicles with a valid disabled persons parking identification placard are located in many State Fair lots on a first-come basis. See a State Fair map for locations. LIVESTOCK INFORMATION HAY, BEDDING, FEED AND EQUIPMENT: 4-H Beef exhibitors will be charged $10 per exhibitor to assist with the added cost of wood chips in the barn and tie out areas. This fee will be assessed to each exhibitor at State Fair registration time on Form 1. Beef exhibitors should plan to bring all feed. All 4-H Poultry and Rabbit exhibitors will be provided with shavings, but should bring their own feed. All other species – Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats – (both dairy and meat) and Lama will not receive any hay or bedding allotments. Even your initial bedding must be brought from home. There is a monetary allotment provided by the Minnesota State Fair. The allotment is per animal in the county livestock delegation and will be equal to Dairy ($8), Sheep, Swine, Goats and Lama ($5). If this allotment is not used, it will not be refunded to the county. Each county livestock delegation should plan to store only daily needs in the barn and can store additional quantities in county livestock trailers parked in the livestock trailer area, which is across the street from the fairgrounds. No big bales of straw will be allowed in the barn after 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. A convenient shuttle system is supplied by the Minnesota State Fair to bring feed, bedding and supplies onto the grounds during the day. 4-H families can buy feed and bedding individually from the State Fair Forage Department. Check with your county staff to see if your county has a charge agreement in place or if you will need to pay by cash. Feeding, watering and cleaning equipment will not be provided. 4-H’ers should provide their own equipment and counties should bring cleaning equipment such as brooms, forks, etc. LOADOUT OF LIVESTOCK AND EQUIPMENT ON THE SUNDAY OF LIVESTOCK ENCAMPMENT: z.umn.edu/livestockloadout will provide you with complete details for the loadout process for 4-H livestock and livestock equipment. Be sure to review this information to determine how and when animals and equipment will be released on Sunday. 4-H SHOW ATTIRE FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS: Each species vary in what is considered proper attire for the show ring experience. Review information and plan your show ring attire accordingly. The official livestock show shirt will be provided and is required at all livestock shows. Please see the details for each specie at: z.umn.edu/showringattire. LIVESTOCK INTERVIEWS: Livestock Interview Testing will take place on St. Paul Campus in Ruttan Hall on Wednesday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday, August 22 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Transportation/busing will only be available on Wednesday to/from the Compeer Arena and Campus. Please allow at least 2 hours to complete the process. Youth will first engage in a 30 minute educational program and then take their online test. In 2019 our educational focus will be on how the animal goes from fair to the dinner table, highlighting the fabrication process with industry expert panelists. There is an Early Bird Incentive!! The first 200 youth to take their test on Wednesday, August 21 will receive a special giveaway! Note that staff will be on hand to assist those youth with special needs (i.e. a test reader). Just make sure to ask when you arrive. HERDSMANSHIP/SPEAKING UP FOR ANIMAL AGRICULTURE: A critical component of herdsmanship is the way exhibitors positively interact with fair visitors. For more information about this program, go to: z.umn.edu/4h-speak-up-for-ag. BEEF: Optional tie out space is available for a charge of $20 per tie out space. There is also a county grooming chute space quota with a fee of $20 per space. The request for grooming chutes must be made by county staff. Talk with them about these options.
Page 11 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide DAIRY: The MN 4-H Dairy Showcase will recognize the top 25 4-H dairy project members that exhibit at the MN State Fair. For more information, go to z.umn.edu/dairyshowcase. Dairy exhibitors should upload genetics and production information at: z.umn.edu/4h-dairygenetics-production. SHEEP: Premise ID’s are NOT required. The 4-H Exhibitor Lamb Country of Origin Declaration (COOL) form is not required in 2019 for Sheep. SWINE: Exhibitor swine affidavits/pen animal treatment records are required for swine and are due at weigh-in. All swine exhibitors must complete a Hormel Form (Form 9) (obtain from staff) and submit them at weigh-in. Premise ID’s are required. LAMA COSTUME PARTICIPANTS: You MUST complete the Lama Costume form at z.umn.edu/4h-lamacostume or on paper form (obtain from staff). LAMB LEAD PARTICIPANTS: You MUST complete the Lamb Lead form at z.umn.edu/4h-lamblead or on paper form (obtain from staff). POULTRY: Chicken & Turkey Exhibitors: Submit a copy of your Poultry Health Papers to your Extension Staff. There will again be a Poultry Prince and Princess Contest this year. The top three males and top three females will qualify to compete in a Final Round Q&A/Stage Presence on Sunday, August 25 beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the sheep and poultry barn before two are crowned Poultry Prince and Princess. This scholarship program at the Minnesota State Fair serves as an exciting opportunity for 4-H youth to be recognized for their poultry knowledge, experience and leadership – and to win a $1,000 college scholarship! To be eligible for the contest, entrants must fill out an application and participate in the 4-H poultry interview, quiz, showmanship and Chicken BBQ contest at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair. The application is available at z.umn.edu/poultryprinceprincess CHICKEN BBQ CONTEST: Any 4-H’er may participate regardless of the State Fair project area they are in. The BBQ contest is held on the Saturday of 4-H Livestock Encampment near the Coliseum. Please make sure Chicken BBQ contest times do not conflict with other show times. Please confirm your participation with the Poultry Office by Friday at noon. Seniors begin cooking at 8:30 a.m. and are given 2 1/2 hours to cook. Non-seniors begin upon completion of the senior contest (approx. 11:00 a.m.). More information (including contest rules and national contest details) is available at: z.umn.edu/4hChiceknBBQContest.
MINNESOTA MEATS Minnesota Meats is back! State Fair Livestock Exhibitors will have the chance to experience the importance of quality meat products from birth all the way up to the consumer’s plate. Exhibitors can choose from beef, dairy, swine, sheep, meat and dairy goats, rabbits and poultry categories. Teams of 3 or 4 youth will have 30 minutes to prepare either a grilled meat or a salad creation using grilled meat. Teams will sign up in the species of their choice office. Contest Date and Time: Beef - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Dairy - Friday, 4:00 p.m. Meat and Dairy Goats - Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Poultry - Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Rabbits - Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Sheep - Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Swine - Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
For more information, go to z.umn.edu/sf-MNMeats.
Page 12 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide CHEF FOR A DAY COOK-OFF Highlight and strengthen your culinary and teamwork skills during the Minnesota 4-H “MN Grown Healthy Plate” Chef for a Day Cook-Off during General Encampments of the State Fair. Chef for a Day Cook-off is a two-hour program in the 4-H Building where county/tribal community teams will compete by creating a “Minnesota Grown Healthy Plate” grilled salad of their choice.
More information is available at z.umn.edu/sf-ChefForADay
4-H CLOVERMART Clovermart is a youth philanthropy and entrepreneurship project of the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors. Minnesota 4-H branded items are sold in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair and throughout the year at state and regional 4-H events. Profits support youth participation in civic engagement and leadership development events throughout the 4-H program year. New products are unveiled each year at State Fair. Check the Minnesota 4-H State Fair website for a link to this year's products after August 10.
PERSONALIZED CLOTHING Personalized 4-H State Fair clothing will be available for purchase in the Cattle Barn during Livestock Encampment and on the 2nd Floor of the 4-H Building during General and Lama Encampments. Clothing includes t-shirts, sweatshirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, sweatpants and more. You can even put a star by your name and list the classes that you are exhibiting in!
FLEET FARM T-SHIRTS Fleet Farm has once again agreed to sponsor t-shirts for all 4-H State Fair participants and chaperones. We have asked for your t-shirt size on your registration form to help in the distribution of the t-shirts. Again this year, there will only be one shirt color for all encampments, and participants will only receive one t-shirt, regardless of how many encampments they are exhibiting in. All t-shirts (during Livestock and General Encampments) will be handed out to your county chaperone (even if you are not staying overnight). Participants cannot pick up their own t-shirt. Livestock chaperones will pick up t-shirts on Wednesday when they pick up the official show shirts and county packets. General Encampment chaperones will pick up t-shirts the first night of the encampment at the chaperone orientation on the 2nd floor of the 4-H Building. Lama participants that are not exhibiting in another encampment will individually receive their shirts during the Lama Encampment. Chaperones will bring all unclaimed t-shirts back to the County Extension Office.
STATE FAIRGROUNDS MAP A map of the State Fairgrounds and information on getting to the State Fairgrounds can be found on the State Fair website here: www.mnstatefair.org/general_info/get_here/maps.html.
Page 13 of 16 2019 State Fair Guide LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 A.M. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 A.M 2:00 Barns Ready for Livestock (No animals allowed on grounds prior to 2 a.m.) 7:30 BEEF ~ Market Beef, Prospect Market Calf & Dairy Steer Show – Coliseum 8:00 General Livestock Judging Contest Begins - St. Paul Campus 8:00 GOAT ~ Dairy Goat Show & Showmanship - Compeer Arena 8:00 - 8:00 POULTRY ~ Check In 8:00 GOAT ~ Market Goat & Breeding Doe Show & Showmanship – Compeer 8:00 - 8:00 RABBIT ~ Rabbit Verification, Health Check & Market Rabbit Weigh-in Arena 10:00 - 7:00 Livestock Interviews - St. Paul Campus P.M. 8:00 SWINE ~ Exhibitors Meeting – Swine Barn (arena) Noon BEEF ~ Register Chutes & Tie-Outs – Beef Office 8:30 SWINE ~ Breeding Gilt Show & Showmanship, followed by Market Gilt Noon - 6:00 BEEF ~ Market Beef Weigh-In & Breeding Beef Verification – Tent Show & Showmanship – Swine Barn (west arena) 1:00 SHEEP ~ Lamb Lead Interview Sign-Up - Swine Barn Office 8:30 SWINE ~ Market Barrow Show & Showmanship – Swine Barn (east arena) 2:00 - 7:00 DAIRY ~ Verification 9:00 - 11:00 SHEEP ~ Speaking up for Animal Agriculture - Sheep Stalling Areas 4:00 - 6:00 BEEF ~ Dairy Steer Weigh-In - Tent 9:00 - noon RABBIT ~ Speaking up for Animal Agriculture - Stalling Areas 9:00 - noon SHEEP ~ Lamb Lead Interviews - Swine Barn (west arena) 5:00 General Livestock Judging Contest Awards ~ 4-H Building P.M. 5:00 GOAT ~ Exhibitor Meeting - Swine Barn, East Arena 1:00 - 4:00 POULTRY ~ Speaking up for Animal Agriculture - Poultry Stalling Area 5:00 - 6:00 Speaking Up for Animal Agriculture: Large Animal Exhibitor Workshop 2:00 BEEF ~ Championship Event - Coliseum (Beef, Dairy, Sheep & Swine) - Compeer Arena 6:00 ALL LIVESTOCK IN PLACE 2:00 RABBIT ~ Quiz Bowl Contest - 4-H Building 7:00 - 8:00 Speaking Up for Animal Agriculture: Small Animal Exhibitor Workshop 4:00 DAIRY ~ MN Meats Contest - Outside east side of Coliseum (Rabbit, Poultry & Goat) - Compeer Arena 4:30 – 9:00 SHEEP ~ Market Lamb, Breeding Ewe and Fleece Show – Compeer Arena 7:30 RABBIT ~ Rabbit Judging Contest Team Registration Deadline 5:00 RABBIT ~ Market Rabbit Show - Compeer Arena 8:00 SHEEP ~ Exhibitor Meeting - Swine Barn Arena 5:00 BEEF ~ Deadline to sign-up Beef and Dairy Steers for Market - Beef Office 8:00 RABBIT ~ Orientation & New Exhibitor Meeting - Judging Arena 6:00 POULTRY ~ Judging Contest - Poultry Judging Ring 9:00 Chaperone Orientation - South Cattle Barn Dorms 10:00 Chaperone Orientation - 4-H Building (Erickson Hall - 2nd Floor) SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 10:00 Chaperone Orientation - Bailey Hall (Main Lounge) A.M. 10:45 Chaperone Orientation - Territorial Hall (Classroom Lounge) 7:15 RABBIT ~ Exhibitor Staging 8:00 RABBIT ~ Breeding Rabbit Judging & Market/Breeding Showmanship – Judging Arena THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 8:00 - 10:00 SHEEP ~ Lamb Lead Show - Swine Barn (both arenas) A.M. 8:00 BEEF ~ Showmanship – White Coverall (southwest side of Coliseum) 7:30 SWINE ~ Verification & Weigh In - Done by County - Swine Barn 8:30 POULTRY ~ Chicken BBQ Contest - Outside east side of Coliseum 8:00 RABBIT ~ Judging Contest - Judging Arena 8:45 DAIRY ~ Staging Begins – Coliseum 8:00 - 10:00 POULTRY ~ Interviews - Poultry Barn 9:00 Science of Animal Exhibit Judging 8:00 - noon SHEEP ~ Lamb Lead Interview Sign-up – Swine Barn Office 9:00 DAIRY ~ Show Begins – Coliseum 8:30 - 11:30 Livestock Interviews - St. Paul Campus 9:00 - 11:30 GOAT ~ Speaking up for Animal Agriculture - Goat Stalling Areas 9:00 POULTRY/RABBIT ~ Posters Due – 4-H Poultry/Rabbit Office 10:00 SHEEP ~ Showmanship – Swine Barn (both arenas) 9:00 Science of Animal Exhibit Judging P.M. 9:00 DAIRY ~ Judging Contest Begins - Compeer Arena 1:30 - 3:30 BEEF ~ Speaking up for Animal Agriculture - Beef Stalling Areas 9:00 - 2:00 DAIRY GOAT ~ Exhibitor and ID Check-In 1:30 - 3:30 SWINE ~ Speak up for Animal Agriculture – Swine Stalling Areas 9:30 MEAT GOAT ~ Check-In 2:00 GOAT ~ MN Meats Contest - Outside east side of Coliseum 10:00 - noon SHEEP ~ Fleece Check-In at Breeding or Market Lamb Tables 3:30 SWINE ~ MN Meats Contest - Outside east side of Coliseum 10:00 - noon SHEEP ~ Market Lamb Weigh-In & Inspection – Swine Barn 4:00 POULTRY ~ MN Meats Contest - Outside east side of Coliseum 10:00 - noon SHEEP ~ Breeding Ewe Verification & Inspection – Swine Barn 5:00 4-H Auction Scholarship Program - Compeer Arena 10:00 BEEF ~ Exhibitor Meeting - Grooming Chute Tent 5:45 State Fair 4-H Auction – Compeer Arena 10:30 BEEF ~ Beef Interview Finals - Compeer Arena 6:30 Share The Fun - 4-H Building P.M. 9:00 - 10:30 4-H Exhibitor Dance - 4-H Building Noon DAIRY ~ Showcase Leadership Profile Submission Deadline - Publicity Trailer SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 12:30 DAIRY ~ Sign-up Begins for Dairy Interviews/Workshops A.M. 12:30 POULTRY ~ Exhibitor Meeting - Judging Arena 6:30 SWINE ~ Market Load-Out (including sold breeding gilts) – Swine Barn 1:00 - 5:30 POULTRY ~ Show (followed by Showmanship) - Judging Arena 7:00 RABBIT ~ Market Rabbits Check in for Carcass Show - 4-H Rabbit Office 1:00 BEEF ~ Cow/Calf Show – Compeer Arena 8:00 BEEF ~ Load-Out of Market Beef and Dairy Steers Consigned to Market 1:00 RABBIT ~ MN Meats Contest - Outside east side of Coliseum 8:00 SHEEP ~ Market Lamb Load-Out 2:00 - 4:30 DAIRY ~ Speaking up for Animal Agriculture - Dairy Stalling Areas 8:00 RABBIT ~ Exhibitors Depart from 4-H Rabbit Office for Carcass Show 2:30 BEEF ~ Breeding Heifer Show – Compeer Arena 9:00 BEEF ~ MN Meats Contest - Outside east side of Coliseum 4:00 RABBIT ~ Judging Contest Awards Presentation 9:00 GOAT ~ Market Goat Load-Out 6:00 DAIRY ~ Judging Contest Awards - St. Paul Campus 10:00 POULTRY ~ Prince & Princess Awards Program & Contest Final – Judging 7:00 – 8:00 GOAT ~ “What A Judge Is Looking For” – Swine Barn (west arena) Arena 10:30 SHEEP ~ MN Meats Contest - Outside east side of Coliseum 10:30 DAIRY ~ Dairy Showcase - Compeer Arena P.M. Noon Herdsmanship Awards Program – Swine Barn Arena 12:00 – 1:00 POULTRY/RABBIT ~ Posters Released – 4-H Poultry & Rabbit Office Loadout will begin at 1:00 with the 1st ring, 2:00 with the 2nd ring, 3:00 with the 3rd ring and 4:00 with the 4th ring
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LAMA SCHEDULE (tentative) Wednesday, August 28 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Arrival & Barns Ready for Livestock (No lamas or equipment allowed on grounds prior to noon) 2:00 p.m. All Livestock in Place 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. ID Verification and Interview Quiz (required) & Posters Due 4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Orientation - Compeer Arena 5:00 p.m. Supper for Lama Participants 6:00 p.m. Costume Competition (optional) - Followed by Fun Games - Compeer Arena Thursday, August 29 7:00 a.m. Breakfast for Lama Participants 9:00 a.m. Fleece Judging 11:30 a.m. Lunch for Lama Participants 4:00 p.m. Performance Exhibitor Meeting - Compeer Arena 4:30 p.m. Obstacle Course & Public Relations Classes - Compeer Arena 4:30 p.m. Supper for Lama Participants Friday, August 30 7:00 a.m. Breakfast for Lama Participants 7:45 a.m. Showmanship Exhibitor Meeting 8:00 a.m. Showmanship - Compeer Arena 11:30 a.m. Lunch for Lama Participants 1:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony - Compeer Arena 2:00 p.m. All Lama & Posters Released (must be gone by 5 p.m.)
Z-LINKS FOR STATE FAIR REGISTRATION 4-H members, parents and volunteers: use the following link to submit State Fair data. If a paper form is needed, contact your Extension Staff. z.umn.edu/4h-sf-zlinks
Forms for: - Fashion Revue Participants - Dairy Exhibitors - Lamb Lead Participants - Lama Costume Participants - Share the Fun Volunteer Leaders - County Arts-In Volunteer Leaders - Engineering Design Challenge Showcase Coaches - Judging Team Coaches - Dairy Showcase Applicants - Poultry Prince and Princess Applicants
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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Aug. 25, 27, 29 & 31 Aug. 26, 28, 30 & Sept. 1 Aug. 27, 29, 31 & Sept. 2 Judges Orientation 8:00 am Judges Orientation 8:00 am First Floor – Photography Area First Floor – Photography Area Exhibitor Orientation 8:30 am Exhibitor Orientation 8:30 am Second Floor Stage Second Floor Stage Projects to be Judged 8:45 – 12:00 Projects to be Judged 8:45 – 2:00 Electric Aerospace Exploring the Environment Clothes you Make/Non Garment Flower Gardening Clothes you Buy Food Preservation Community Pride Food Revue Engineering Design Forest Resources Health Needle Arts Quilting Potato Robotics/Aqua Robotics Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Small Engines Shop/ Wood Science Tractor Veterinary Science Water/Wetlands Youth Leadership Judges Orientation 11:30 am First Floor – Photography Area Exhibitor Orientation 12:00 pm Second Floor Stage Fashion Revue will be held Projects to be Judged 12:15 – 5:30 on Day 2. Bicycle Child & Family Development Demonstration & Citizenship Performing Arts Schedules Crop Science – Corn, Legumes, & Small will be posted online 1 to 2 Grains, Plant & Soil Science days prior to the Fair Cat - Dog Fishing Sports Food & Nutrition Home Environment Indoor Gardening Counties arrive by 4:00 pm Pets Safety Self-Determined Vegetable Gardening & Fruit Judges Orientation 4:30 pm Wildlife Biology First Floor – Photography Area Exhibitor Orientation 5:15 pm Judges Orientation 4:30 pm Second Floor Stage First Floor – Photography Area Projects to be Judged 5:30 – 9:00 Exhibitor Orientation 5:15 pm Second Floor Stage Computer Projects to be Judged 5:30 – 9:00 Entomology Consumer Education Geology Crafts & Fine Arts Photography Exploring Animals Video/Filmmaking Global Connections Performing Arts Lawn & Landscape Encampment 1: August 25 - 27 Encampment 2: August 27 - 29 Encampment 3: August 29 - 31 Encampment 4: August 31 - September 2
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