Dawes County Fair July 27-August 5, 2017

Carrick Wins Dawes e Antique Tractor Pull County Fair Theme e Lawn Mower Races The Dawes County Agricultural Society chose Sara e Rubber Check Race Carrick as the winner of the theme, “Salute to the Good Life,” from a large group of entries received e Fair Dance in the 2017 Fair Theme Contest. Carrick, seven year old daughter of Tim and Marcia Carrick of Chadron, submitted the winner which highlights e Tough Truck Show Nebraska’s 150 years of statehood. Her creativity in e Ranch Rodeo using the letters in Nebraska to add flair to her design, really caught the eye of the judges. Sara, a member of e Youth Rodeo the Chadron Clover Kid Club, will receive free passes e Hog Wrestling for her family to all events at the 2017 Dawes County Fair. 131 Years of Fun! Dawes County Fair Schedule Highlight 2 2017 Dawes County Fair Dawes County Fair Schedule Highlights WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 9 AM 4-H CLOTHING/ FASHION SHOW JUDGING 7 PM 4-H FASHION SHOW THURSDAY, JULY 27 9 AM 4-H WORKING RANCH HORSE AND TRAIL CLASSES AT THE ARENA FRIDAY, JULY 28 8 AM - 2 PM OPEN CLASS ENTRIES SATURDAY, JULY 29 7 AM SECURITY FIRST BANK OF CHADRON AND CRAWFORD BREAKFAST STAGE AREA (For horse show participants, families, and spectators only) Support Your Dawes County Fair! 8 AM 4-H HORSE PERFORMANCE SHOW CHECK IN 7:30 AM 5 PM FAIR BOARD HOG WRESTLING SUNDAY, JULY 30 1 PM DAWES COUNTY HALL OF FAME Century Farm and Ranch Family AKSARBEN Good Neighbor Award

2 PM LAWN MOWER RACES

3 PM TRACTOR WEIGH-IN 4 PM ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL

MONDAY, JULY 31 2:30 - 4 PM STICK HORSE RACES 5 PM YOUTH RODEO 5 PM FREE BBQ Chamber Ag Committee 2017 Dawes County Fair 3 Dawes County Fair Schedule Highlight

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 7 PM RANCH RODEO

Riding $1,500 Added to Bronc WED., AUGUST 2 5 PM TOUGH TRUCK REGISTRATION 5:30 PM FREE ROOT BEER FLOATS by Security First Bank 6:30 PM TOUGH TRUCK SHOW THURS., AUGUST 3 9 AM 4-H GOAT SHOW 11 AM - 1 PM FUN WITH 4-H 1 PM 4-H MARKET BEEF SHOW 6:30 PM CREATIVE CAKES & PIES LIVE AUCTION 7 PM RUBBER CHECK RACE FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 8:30 AM 4-H BREEDING BEEF SHOW FOLLOWED BY STOCKER FEEDER, SHOWMANSHIP, BUCKET CALF NOON SM. ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN 2 PM LG ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN 4:30-6 PM LIVESTOCK BUYERS SOCIAL 5:45 PM CLOVER KID’S PARADE 6 PM 4-H FOUNDATION MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE AFTER SALE -11:30 PM FAIR DANCE Co-Sponsored by

SATURDAY, AUG. 5 7 AM-NOON EXHIBIT CHECK OUT FAIRGROUND/STALL CLEAN UP 7:30-10:30 AM - STATIC Complete listing on pages 31-34 Dawes County Fair Schedule Index 4 2017 Dawes County Fair Welcome to the 2017 Dawes County Fair This booklet is printed and donated by the Crawford Clipper to the Dawes County Ag Society. Page Schedule of Events ...... 31-34 Dawes County Agricultural Society Officers ...... 5 Communications/Expressive Arts...... 35 Rules and Regulations ...... 5 Photography...... 35-37 Open Class Awards and Sponsors ...... 6 Consumer & Family Science/Clothing ...... 37-39 Ribbons, Points and Values ...... … 6 Consumer Management ...... 39-40 Open Class ...... 6 Fashion Show ...... 40-41 Class CF Children’s ...... 6 Heritage/Home Environment ...... 41-43 Class A Poultry and Small Animals…...... 7 Human Development ………...... …...... 43-44 Class B Agriculture ………...... 7 Quilt Quest ...... 44-45 Class C Garden & Orchard……...... 7-8 Conservation & Wildlife ...... 45-47 Class D Floral Shoppe…………...... …… 8 Class DX Flower Show………...... 8-9 Entomology/Forestry ...... 47-49 Class E Pantry ……………...... 9-10 Cake and Pie Auction ...... 49 Class F Household……...... … 11-13 Food Preservation ...... 49 Class FX-Textile Arts – Quilts…...... 12 Six Easy Bites ...... 50 Class G Textile Arts Clothing…...... … 12-13 Fast Foods ...... 50 Class H Craft Shoppe …………...... 13-14 Tasty Tidbits ...... 50 Class I Photography………...... …… 14 You’re the Chef ...... 50 Class J The Arts Gallery……...... ……. 15 Healthy Lifestyles Education & Safety …...... …...... 51-52 Class K Library………...... ………. 15 Leadership & Citizenship - Citizenship...... …...... 52-53 Class L Antiques…………...... ……. 15 Entrepreneurship ………...... ………….... 53 Class M Small Engines…...... ………... 16 Plant Science - Crops & Range …...... …..... 53-55 Class N Welding…………...... …... 16 Class O Wine – New ………...... ………...... 16 Weed Science/Range Management ...... 54 Class P Beer – New………………...... ….... 17 Plant Science - Horticulture ...... 55-58 Dawes County Sponsors……………...... 17-18 Aerospace...... 58 Dawes County 4-H Youth Program ……...... ………………... 19 Science, Engineering & Technology …...... 58-62 General 4-H Rules…...... …… 19 Computers...... 59 Animal Science General Rules ...... 20 Electricity...... 59 Livestock/Animal Rules and Guidelines …...... ………...... 21 Robotics...... 60 Beef ...... 22 Geospacial ...... 60 Beef/Dairy Sponsors ...... 23 Power of Wind...... 60 Sponsors/Beef/Cat ...... 24 Woodworking...... 61 Companion Animals/Dairy Cattle ...... 25 Welding Project Tips ...... 61 Dairy Cattle ...... 25 Small Engines...... 62 Dog/Exotic Livestock ...... 26 Restored Vehicles ...... 62 Meat and Dairy Goat/Horse ...... 27 Sponsors/County Only Projects ...... 62 Horse/Poultry ...... ….. 28 County Only Projects ...... 62 Poultry/Rabbit ...... 29 Rope ...... 62 Sheep/Swine/Vet Science ...... 30 Leather ...... 62 2017 Dawes County Fair 5 Dawes County Agricultural Society Officers DAWES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OFFICERS 2016 and/or monetary value should 12. Exhibits are open to the submitted to the Dawes County President Dan Rhembrandt be carefully considered before public following judging and Ag Society (Fair Board) and must Vice President Travis Nitsch exposing to the hazards of the arranging. include: Secretary Brooke Keim fair.” While the greatest possible 13. Judges are selected for Names of persons involved Treasurer Ali Redden care will be exercised by the their professional and/or expert Nature of concerns BOARD MEMBER SINCE: management to protect patrons knowledge and experience in their Situation and documentation 2017 Boone Huffman 308-430-1529 of the Fair, each individual will be fields. The judges’ decisions are Recommendation for correction 2017 Cole Wyatt 308-430-8104 held personally responsible for any final. Each entry will be judged Specific action, rule, etc., in 2017 Trevor Kahl 308-430-8550 injury. on its own merits. Comparison question 2016 Charlee Ebmeier 308-430-4298 EXHIBITS: between exhibits will be made only Additional persons the 2016 Ali Redden 707-328-3123 4. Open Class entry sheets upon selection of Best of Show. committee may contact for further 2016 Boone Huffman 308-430-1529 and Fair Books will be available 14. Exhibits will be judged clarification 2016 Joe Lemmon 308-430-5523 at the Dawes County Cooperative according to age: Procedures and/or steps 2014 Travis Nitsch 308-325-2366 Extension one month before C. Children’s Fair/Clover Kids carried out by person involved 2012 Will Wild 308-432-2925 the Fair. All rules and guidelines (Yellow) prior to submission of the protest 2012 Brooke Keim 308-430-3163 concerning exhibits are to assist J. Junior Ages 8-10 (Red) C. The committee will 1997 Dan Rhembrandt 308-432 2046 the exhibitor in preparing and I. Intermediate ages 11-13 review the written protest. Buildings and groundskeeper ...... Melissa Churchill entering the exhibit. All exhibits (Blue) They may discuss the situation must be prepared to hang. S. Senior ages 14-19 (Green) with affected person and show NORTH PANHANDLE EXTENSION EDUCATORS: 5. Each class in Open Class A. Adults ages 20-up (Orange) officials. Recommendations Jenny Nixon, Leah Gremm, Jamie Goffena requires a separate entry form. P. Professional (Purple) will be developed, followed and Extension Assistant: Terri Lemmon Office Manager: Christi Yeatts 6. Exhibits are to be entered 15. Premium money will be paid communicated both verbally and in with the class superintendent on during check out only (August 4th writing to the group or individual OPEN CLASS SUPERVISORS – Brooke Keim, Charlee Ebmeier, Ali the appropriate entry day. 8 AM to 12 PM) affected. Redden Superintendents have complete No Exception will be made. D. In cases of protest the OPEN CLASS SUPERINTENDENTS/HELPERS responsibility in entering, If exhibitors are unable to pick exhibitor may be allowed to show, Small animals Vicki Milner, Amber Milner arranging, and management of up entries at check out time the but results of showing are subject Entry Alice Baker, Betty Staal, Gloria Kumagai exhibits and displays. Dawes County Fair Board is not to change based on the outcome of Agriculture and Horticulture Laura Hagman, Crystal Brunsch 7. Entry tags must be attached responsible for lost entries or the protest process. This allows for Pantry to each exhibit and must include premium money. smooth operation of the show and Textile Arts() Carol Connell, Charla Shipley exhibitor number, class, lot & 16. Dawes County Ag Society facilitates appropriate processing. Quilt Show Phyllis Eitemiller entry number for that entry. ALL and Open Class Judges decisions E. The Ag Society reserves the Craft Shoppe Geri Fickel, Lue Jensen EXHIBITS MUST BE PREPARED are finial. right to withhold premium and/ Studio(Photography) Cher Reeves, Crystal Bailey FOR HANGING 17. Anyone caught tampering or award. The exhibitor may be Library and Arts Gallery Veda Raben 8. Each exhibit must be owned with judges final ribbon placement excluded from the show if action Children’s Fair Gloria Kumagai, Betty Staal by and/or made by the exhibitor. or entire forms will be banned warrants. School Art Carol Foster EXCEPTION: Exhibits may be from Dawes County Fair Open Class F. Protest will not be accepted Decorations Fair Theme Dawes County Fair Board entered in honor or memory of and disqualified. after the exhibit is released. Entry Area Decorations Brooke Keim, Charlee Ebmeier, Ali Redden another but should be duly noted PROTEST COMMITTEE: SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Open Class Fair Displays Brooke Keim , Charlee Ebmeier, Ali Redden upon entering. (Open Class) The respective Use or possession of ANY PLEASE PREPARE ALL EXHIBITS FOR HANGING 9. Exhibits may be original, from superintendent has the authority alcoholic beverages or drugs RULES AND REGULATIONS kits or patterns, or any variation of to make appropriate decisions (except for medical purposes) by SECURITY: these unless specifically stated in based on the Dawes County Fair any exhibitor who is participating 1. The Dawes County Agricultural Society will exercise the greatest the guidelines of that department. Premium Book. When needed, a in 4 H or Open Class at the Dawes possible care to protect the patrons of the Fair, but each individual will be 10. Exhibits may be entered only committee shall be appointed to County Fair will result in immediate held responsible for his or her own actions and the Agricultural Society once for competition at the Dawes serve as a protest review group. disqualification of that exhibitor’s WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY. County Fair. It may be presented They will meet when needed to act entry. 2. Ag Society, Superintendents and other Fair volunteers will be for display only at a later fair. upon concerns. Use of alcohol or drugs by available during the day. 11. There are no restrictions A. All protests must be ANYONE is prohibited on the 3. DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXHIBITS AT FAIR on who may enter at the Dawes submitted in writing and signed. Dawes County Fairgrounds EXCEPT “All exhibits at the Dawes County Fair are entered and displayed at County Fair. B. The written protest must be for designated areas. the risk of the exhibitors. The volunteers, in cooperation with the Board, accept exhibits and will exercise due care to protect them. However, the volunteers and the Dawes County Ag Society (Fair Board) cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed by large crowds, the arrangement of the buildings in which displays are housed and the great number of exhibits. Exhibits of great sentimental Dawes County Open Class 6 2017 Dawes County Fair OPEN CLASS AWARDS AND SPONSORS: OPEN CLASS CLASS CF--CHILDREN’S FAIR Helen’s Pancake and Steakhouse...... $10 GC CLASS CF Chadron Vision Center...... $10CLASS FX—TEXTILE ARTS, QUILTS GC CHILDREN’S FAIR Photography divisionCLASS A POULTRYRosalene AND Tollman...... (2)$5 SMALL ANIMALS awards HENKENS ROBERTS BUILDING Superintendents: Pat’s Creative...... $25 GC for Best of Show; $15 GC; $10 GC Gloria Kumagai and Betty Staal Chadron Insurance...... $10 GC Quilt Guild...... Two (2) $10 GC for Best of Show ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, Dawes County Ag Society...... $10 GC Pine Needle Quilts...... CLASS F&G—TEXTILE ARTS, CLOTHING Three (3) $20 GC July 28, 8 AM - 2 PM CHECK OUT: Chadron CLASSVision B--AGRICULTURE,Center...... (2)$5 C--GARDEN AND ORCHARD, GC TEXTILE ARTS, HOUSEHOLD Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. CLASS D HORTICULTURE All children ages 1-7 can enter Best Herb Entry exhibits in this class. All entries Dawes Co. Ag Society...... $10 GC must be made, owned or collected Best Green Plant Chadron Insurance ...... $10 GC by the exhibitor. Petersen Drug...... $5 GC Chadron Vision Center...... $10 GC PREMIUM: EACH ENTRY WILL Best Vegetable Display Quilt Guild...... $20CLASS H CRAFT SHOPPE GC Cleo’s Flowers & Gifts ...... $5 GC Most Outstanding Floral Exhibit LOTRECEIVE A - $0.25DAWES COUNTY FAIR Chadron Vision Center...... $10 GC Herren Bros. True Value...... $25GC HISTORY Biggest Zucchini Brun’s Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaning...... $10 GC 1. MOST UNUSUAL The New Leaf...... $10 GC TLC Salon...... $25 GC; $20 GC 2. MY FAVORITE Best Rose of any Kind Taco John’s...... TwoCLASS I STUDIO (Photography) (2) $5 GC 3. WOODEN D&S Market...... $10 GC 4. PLASTIC Best Overall in Flower Show 5. OTHER Engravers...... $10 GC Engravers...... Two (2) $10 GC; One (1) $5 GC LOT B - GARDEN AND YARD Best Lot Vegetable, Garden Display Chadron Insurance...... $10 GC 1. FAVORITE VEGETABLE DawesA Kut Above...... $10 Co Ag Society...... (2) 1 year memberships to Natural Foods GC Chadron VisionCLASS Center...... $10 J--ARTS GALLERY/CLASS K--LIBRARY GC 2. BLUE OR GOLD Dairy Sweet...... Twenty (20) Ice Cream Cones GC 3. PET ROCK CLASS E PANTRY Staab’s Drive Inn...... One (1) 8pc Bucket of Broasted Chicken GC (may be decorated) Wilton® Fair Award: 4. OTHER (See Pantry Rules) LOT C - THE LITTLE KITCHEN CLASS L–ANTIQUES BEST OF CLASS: Chadron Vision Center...... $10GC (THESE EXHIBITS MUST BE YOUTH AND ADULT DIVISIONS MADE WITHOUT COOKING) WINNER AWARDED: WILTON Yearbook of Cake Decorating and Dawes County Ag Society...... $10CLASS M–SMALL ENGINES GC 1. DECORATED PRETZELS CHOOSE 1) BOOK: Punch, Cut, Decorate Book OR Celebrate with 2. VEGETABLE CRITTERS Fondant book OR: Cake Decorating Basics (DVD) 3. CRACKER CRITTER CLASS N - WELDING Jensen Repair...... $10 GC 4. OTHER Ball/Kerr® Award: LOT D - ART CLASS Watt Steel...... $20CLASS O – BEER GC 1. MODELS Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products 2. CRAYON ART 1st Place ADULT: Two (2) $5.00 Coupons for Ball® or 3. CLAY CLASS P – WINE Pectin Wild’s Bar & Grill...... $5 GC 4. DRAWING And One (1) Free (up to $4 value) Coupon for Ball® 5. FINGERPAINT Wild’s Bar & Grill...... $5 GC 6. WATER COLOR for Ball® Pectin 2nd place: ONE (1) $5.00 Coupons for Ball® or Kerr® RIBBONS, POINTS AND VALUES 7. FOAM ART Points will be given for each ribbon received in OPEN CLASS. Exhibitors 1STFresh Place Preserving YOUTH: Products One (1) And One (1) Free (up to $4 value) Coupon 8. MOBILE accumulating the greatest number of points in each of the following classes 9. BEADWORK Coupon for Ball® Pectin. Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball® or 10. JEWELRY Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) Free (up to $4 value) POULTRY AND SMALL ANIMALS, The STUDIO/PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE 11. NEEDLES AND THREAD will be awarded $5.00 from the Dawes County Ag Society. Donald’s Drive Inn...... (1) Large Pizza & Bread Stick ART GALLERY, FINE NEEDLE, ANTIQUES, WELDING, AGRICULTURE/ (using shoestring, paper etc.) D&S Market...... $10 GC HORTICULTURE, PANTRY, LIBRARY, CRAFT SHOPPE, SMALL ENGINES 12. OTHER Each ribbon in Open Class will have the following monetary values unless otherwise stated. LOT E - PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO ACTUALLY TAKEN BY RIBBON POINTS DESCRIPTION VALUE CHILD—MUST BE mounted on Best of S nicely displayed. how Medallion 5 points BEST OF SHOW $3.50 construction1. MY FAVORITE paper; FARM otherwise ANIMAL Large Purple 5 points GRAND CHAMPION $3.00 2. GRANDPA AND/OR Lg. Lt. Purple 5 points RESERVE CHAMPION $2.50 GRANDMA Purple 4 points OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT $2.00 3. MY FAMILY Blue 3 points EXCELLENT EXHIBIT $1.50 4. MY HOUSE White Red 2 points GOOD EXHIBIT $1.00 5. LANDSCAPE 6. NATURE 1 point EXHIBIT NEEDS WORK $0.75 7. OTHER 2017 Dawes County Fair 7 Dawes County Open Class LOT F - READING AND WRITING 4. YOUNG HEN - UNDER ONE CLASS B WHITE less than 10 varieties, in mounted 1. FAVORITE BOOK TO READ YEAR 9. SUDAN SORGHUM display. 2. MY VERY OWN STORY 5. BABY TURKEYS AGRICULTURE Superintendents: 10. SUNFLOWER ONE LOT 5 - HERBS (WRITTEN BY ME) LOT 5 - OTHER POULTRY Laura Hagman and (DOMESTIC) Bind in small bunch (up to 3”) 3. MY FAVORITE SONG 1. BANTAM - PAIR Crystal Brunsch 11. SWEET CORN with string to be displayed on wall (ON TAPE OR IN PERSON) 2. BANTAM - UNDER ONE YEAR Friday, 12. TALLEST CORN STALK ONE at the fair 4. OTHER 3. BANTAM - OVER ONE YEAR ENTRIES RECEIVED: July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 13. OTHER 1. OREGANO 4. GUINEAS - PAIR, EACH BREED begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out 2. THYME 5. PIGEON - HEN Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. LOT 4 - SHEAF DISPLAY 3. SAGE CLASS A 6. PIGEON - MALE **NO NOXIOUS WEEDS (2 inches in diameter where tied) 4. BASIL 7. PEACOCKS - PAIR POULTRY & SMALL OR ILLEGAL PLANTS MAY BE 1. ALFALFA 5. CATNIP 8. CHICKS ANIMALS EXHIBITED AT THE DAWES 2. ALFALFA - SHOWING SEED 6. MINT 9. OTHER Superintendent - Vicki Milner COUNTY FAIR.** 3. BARLEY 7. CHIVES ENTRIES RECEIVED: Tuesday, LOT 1-ANY THRESHED GRAIN 4. BLUE GRASS 8. PARSLEY LOT 6 - RABBITS EACH BREED (Must fill a 2 quart container for 5. BROME GRASS 9. FORAGE COMPETING Check out Friday, August 4, 9 display may be placed in large clear 6. CLOVER NATIVE 10. ROSEMARY 1. SENIOR BUCK - EACH BREED AM-NoonAugust 1, 8 AM - SHOW BARN; containers by superintendent.) 7. CLOVER WHITE, SHOWING 11. DILL STALK 2. JUNIOR BUCK - EACH BREED DO NOT list open class entries 1. ALFALFA SEED BLOOM 12. OTHER 3. SENIOR DOE - EACH BREED on 4 H entry forms. 2. BARLEY SPRING 8. CLOVER - YELLOW, SHOWING 4. JUNIOR DOE - EACH BREED All poultry shown shall have 3. BEANS WHITE, NAVY, PINTO BLOOM 5. DOE WITH KINDLED LITTER CLASS C been the property of the exhibitor 4. BROME GRASS 9. MILLET - FORAGE LOT 7 - GOATS at least 90 days prior to the 5. CANE BLACK OR RED 10. MILLET - GRAIN GARDEN & ORCHARD 1. BUCK (1 & OVER) opening of the FAIR. Please include 6. CLOVER SWEET 11. FIELD PEAS Superintendents: 2. DOES the animal’s age on the entry tag. 7. MILLET 12. RYE - WINTER Laura Hagman and 3. DOELINGS “The Nebraska Poultry Disease 8. FIELD PEAS 13. OATS Crystal Brunsch 4. BUCKLINGS Act requires that poultry entering 9. INTERMEDIATE WHEAT 14. SAFFLOWER ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July exhibitions be Pullorum Typhoid GRASS (STATE VARIETY) 15. SORGHUM 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin LOT 8 - CATS Clean. Proof of compliance with 10. CRESTED WHEAT GRASS 16. SUDAN GRASS Friday at 2 PM. Check out Friday, Must be vaccinated for this Act must be presented to the (STATE VARIETY) 17. TIMOTHY August 4, 9 AM-Noon. Superintendent of Poultry Exhibits 11. OATS (VARIETY) 18. WHEAT GRASS - NATIVE LOT 1 - VEGETABLES certificate for vaccination. when birds are entered in the 12. RYE WINTER 19. WHEAT GRASS - CRESTED MUST BE CLEAN. All entries distemper1. KITTENS and rabies; show show.” 13. WHEAT WINTER (VARIETY) 20. WHEAT - GRASS should be placed on plates. 2. FEMALE All poultry may be tested during 14. OTHER INTERMEDIATE Exhibits entered in jars must be in 3. MALE the week of the Fair. LOT 2 - CORN 21. WHEAT - WINTER clear, pint jars. LOT 9 - COMPANION ANIMALS Cats may be taken home after (Sample to contain 5 ears 22. BIG/SAND BLUESTEM 1. ASPARAGUS - 4 Entry is Monday, July 31, 8 AM being judged. grown in past year.) 23. LITTLE BLUESTEM 2. BEETS - 3 – VETTER BLDG Animals must be EXHIBITORS ARE 1. DENT 24. INDIAN GRASS 3. BEETS, PICKLING - 5 in appropriate viewing cage, with RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL CARE 2. FLINT RAINBOW 25. SWITCH GRASS 4. BEETS - SUGAR -1 clean water, food, toys, etc. Check OF ALL ENTRIES. LIMIT OF 6 3. POPCORN WHITE, YELLOW 26. OTHER NATIVE GRASS 5. BEANS - POLE - 3 out Friday, August 4, 9 AM -Noon. (SIX) PER EXHIBITOR 4. SWEET CORN THE FOLLOWING 6. BEANS - YELLOW POD - 5 1. GUINEA PIGS COLLECTIONS SHOULD BE 7. BEANS - GREEN POD - 5 2. HAMSTER LOT 3 - STALK DISPLAY LOT 1 - CHICKENS EACH BREED (Four stalks unless otherwise stated) MOUNTED ON A BOARD OF NOT 8. BEANS - PURPLE POD - 5 3. TURTLE 1. COCK OVER ONE YEAR 1. CASTOR BEANS ONE MORE THAN 24x28 INCHES, ONE 9. BEANS - LIMA POD - 5 4. LIZARD 2. COCKEREL UNDER ONE YEAR 2. CANE BLACK OR RED INCH DIAMETER AT A POINT BEANS - SOUP - 1 PINT 5. RAT 3. HEN - OVER ONE YEAR 3. SORGHUM FORAGE OF TYING FOR TAME AND WILD 10. BEANS - SOUP - 1 PINT 6. MOUSE 4. PULLET - UNDER ONE YEAR 4. DENT GRASS COLLECTIONS. 11. BEANS BLACK - 1 PINT 7. INSECT 5. PEN - 1 MALE & 2 FEMALES 5. HYBRID CORN Tame Grass Collection not less 12. BEANS CHILI - 1 PINT 8. ARACHNID 6. CHICKS 6. FLINT RAINBOW than 4 or more than 8 varieties, 13. BEANS LIMA - 1 PINT 9. REPTILE LOT 2 - DUCKS EACH BREED 7. SORGHUM GRAIN separate from above. 14. BROCCOLI - 1 STALK 10. OTHER 1. DRAKE - OVER ONE YEAR 8. POPCORN YELLOW OR Native Grass Collection not 15. CELERY - BUNCH 2. DRAKE - UNDER ON YEAR 3. HEN - OVER ONE YEAR 4. HEN - UNDER ONE YEAR 5. DUCKLINGS LOT 3 - GEESE EACH BREED 1. GANDER - OVER ONE YEAR 2. GANDER - UNDER ONE YEAR 3. HEN - OVER ONE YEAR 4. HEN - UNDER ONE YEAR 5. GOSLINGS LOT 4 - TURKEYS EACH BREED 1. AGED TOM - OVER ONE YEAR 2. YOUNG TOM - UNDER ONE YEAR 3. AGED HEN - OVER ONE YEAR Dawes County Open Class 8 2017 Dawes County Fair

16. BRUSSELS SPROUTS - 5 (not yet ripe) LOT 1 - HOUSE PLANTS 20. GAILLARDIA - 3 BLOOMS ENTRIES RECEIVED: 17. CABBAGE - 1 HEAD 72. TURNIPS - 3 Plants must be disease and 21. DAISIES - GLORIOSA - Wednesday, August 2, 8 AM-10 18. CARROTS - 3 LARGE OR 5 73. OTHER VEGETABLES insect free. Each should be potted 3 STEMS AM. JUDGING TO BEGIN AT 10 SMALL 74. VEGETABLE BUCKET appropriately. A base should be 22. GERANIUM - 1 STEMS AM, Check out Friday, August 4, 9 19. CORN GREEN HUSKS GARDEN (1-3 vegetables planted included to catch excess water. 23. GLADIOLI - 1 SPIKE AM-Noon ATTACHED, SWEET - 3 EARS in bucket) 1. BEGONIA ANY VARIETY 24. GOLDEN GLOW - 2 SPRAYS See children’s competition 20. CUCUMBERS - RIPE - 2 LOT 2 - FRUIT 2. CACTUS ANY VARIETY 25. LANTANA - 3 BLOOMS below-Lot 11 21. CUCUMBERS - PICKLING - 4 Place on plates in plastic bags 3. FERN ANY VARIETY 26. GOLD PLATE - 3 BLOOMS 22. CUCUMBERS - SLICING - 2 to help the superintendents keep 4. FOLIAGE ANY VARIETY 27. LARKSPUR - 3 STEMS ARRANGEMENTS: Natural 23. CAULIFLOWER - 1 HEAD your exhibit intact until judging. 5. GERANIUM ANY VARIETY 28. LILIES TIGER - 1 STALK flowers and plants must be used in 24. DILL - 1 STEM 1. APPLES EACH VARIETY - 3 6. AFRICAN VIOLETS ANY 29. OTHER LILIES - 1 STALK all arrangements. Accessories may 25. EGG PLANT - 1 2. CRABAPPLES - 5 VARIETY, BLOOMING 30. MARIGOLDS - 3 STEMS be used with any entry where they 26. ENDIVE - BUNCH 3. APRICOTS EACH VARIETY - 3 7. MUM 31. NASTURTIUM - 3 STEMS enhance the design. FLOWERS 27. GARLIC - 3 CLUSTERS 4. CHERRY NANKING - 5 8. IVY ANY VARIETY 32. PANSIES - 3 STEMS USED IN THE ARRANGEMENTS 28. GOURDS - COLLECTION OF 3 5. CHERRIES CHOKE - 5 9. GLOXINIA 33. PETUNIAS - SINGLE - 3 NEED NOT BE GROWN BY THE 29. HORSERADISH - 2 ROOTS 6. CHERRIES PIE - 5 10. MIXED POTTED SELECTION STEMS EXHIBITOR. NO PROFESSIONALS 30. KALE - 2 7. GROUND CHERRIES - 5 (contains 3 or more varieties) 34. PETUNIAS - DOUBLE - 3 MAY ENTER THE FLOWER SHOW. 31. KOHL RABI - 2 8. GOOSEBERRIES - 5 11. MINIATURE POTTED STEMS All entries must remain until check 32. LETTUCE HEAD - 1 9. GRAPES - EACH VARIETY - 2 PLANTS 35. PETUNIAS - RUFFLED - 3 out on Friday. NOT RESPONSIBLE 33. LEAF LETTUCE - 5 LEAVES BUNCHES 12. BUCKET GARDEN OF STEMS FOR BROKE OR STOLEN VASES. 34. MUSTARD - 3 LEAVES 10. PEACHES - EACH VARIETY - 2 FLOWERS OR FLOWERING 36. PHLOX - 2 STEMS LOT 6 - FLOWER FASHIONS 35. WINTER ONION SETS - 1 11. PEARS EACH VARIETY - 2 PLANTS 37. PINKS - 3 STEMS 1. FAIR THEME CLUSTER 12. PLUMS EACH VARIETY - 2 13. HANGING BASKET ANY 38. POPPY - 2 STEMS “Salute to the Good Life” 36. ONIONS - BERMUDA, ALL 13. RASPBERRIES - BLACK OR VARIETY 39. TEA ROSES - 1 BLOOM 2. MOST UNUSUAL COLORS - 3 RED - 5 14. SUCCULENTS ANY VARIETY 40. ROSES - 1 SPRAY ARRANGEMENT 37. ONIONS - BROWN - 3 14. STRAWBERRIES - 5 15. BONSAI 41. SNAPDRAGON - 3 STEMS 3. ALL ROSES ARRANGEMENT 38. ONIONS - SPANISH, WHITE 15. WILD FRUIT - 5 PIECES OR 16. OTHER FLOWERING PLANTS 42. SWEET PEAS - 3 STEMS 4. JOY OF HARVEST USING ALL AND YELLOW - 3 2 BUNCHES 17. OTHER FOLIAGE PLANTS 43. SWEET WILLIAM - 3 STEMS THINGS FALL-FLOWERS, 39. ONIONS WHITE -3 16. WATERMELON LOT 2 - COLLECTIONS 44. SUNFLOWER - HYBRID - 1 HERBS, VEGETABLES OR 41. ONIONS - GREEN - 3 17. OTHER 1. DISH GARDEN POTTED IN STEM FRUITS 42. OKRA - 3 LOT 3 - NUTS ONE CONTAINER 3-5 PLANTS 45. TRUMPET VINE BLOSSOMS 5. LET’S ENTERTAIN-DINNER 43. PARSNIPS - 3 1. PEANUTS - 3 2. 3-5 SEPARATE POTS IN - 3 TABLE NOT OVER 10” 44. PARSLEY - BUNCH 2. HARD SHELL - 3 COLLECTION 46. ZINNIA - 3 STEMS 6. JOY OF WINTER-EVERGREEN, 45. PEPPERS HOT - 4 OR 2 3. ORNAMENTAL - 3 3. TERRARIUM 47. WILD FLOWERS - HOME BRANCHES AND ALL WHITE LARGE ANY VARIETY 4. OTHER 3 4. HERB GARDEN GROWN ONLY - 3 FLOWERS 46. PEPPERS BELL - 2 LOT 4 - GARDEN DISPLAYS LOT 3 - CUT FLOWERS 48. OTHER LOT 7 - THE BEST OF NEBRASKA 47. PEPPERS CHERRY - 4 1. FRUITS must contain at least CUT FLOWERS WILL BE 49. BEST COLLECTION ONE 1. WANDERING THE SCENIC 48. PEPPERS GREEN - 2 5 fruits attractively arranged. JUDGED ON ENTRY DAY AT CLOSE VARIETY CUT FLOWERS BYWAYS 49. PEPPERS YELLOW - 2 2. VEGETABLES must contain OF ENTRY PERIOD. 50. BEST COLLECTION 2. CACTUS DISPLAY 50. PEAS GARDEN, IN POD - 5 at least 5 vegetables attractively MORE THAN ONE VARIETY 3. BASKET ARRANGEMENT 51. PEAS GARDEN, DRY - 1 PINT arranged. flowers must be clean and with no CUT FLOWERS 4. DRIED GRASS 52. POTATOES - EACH VARIETY - 3 3. GARDEN IN A JAR OR insects.Bring your own container; LOT 4 - HEIRLOOM ARRANGEMENT 53. PUMPKIN PIE - 1 CONTAINER create a mini garden 1. AGERATUM - 3 STEMS FLOWERS 5. SUNFLOWER ARRANGEMENT 54. RHUBARB - 3 STALKS in a gallon jar or container of your 2. ALYSSUM SWEET - 3 STEMS Flowers presented as above and LOT 8 - WELCOME TO MY 55. RUTABAGA - 2 choosing. Must have at least 2 live 3. ASTERS - 3 STEMS having explanation of heirloom GARDEN 56. RADISHES LONG - 3 plants. 4. BABY’S BREATH - 2 SPRAY qualities 1. GRANDMA’S OLD FASHIONED 57. RADISHES SHORT - 3 LOT 5 - PAUL BUNYAN 5. BACHELORS BUTTONS - 3 1. PERENNIALS ARRANGEMENT 58. SQUASH HUBBARD - 1 1. LARGEST FRUITS AND/OR STEMS 2. ANNUALS 2. SINGLE FLOWER 59. SQUASH BANANA - 1 VEGETABLES. 6. BELLS OF IRELAND - 2 STEMS 3. OTHER 3. JOY OF SPRING--USING 60. SQUASH - CUP, ALL COLORS - 1 LOT 6 - UNUSUAL 7. BLACK EYED SUSANS - 2 LOT 5 - WREATHS GREENS AND PASTELS IN 61. SQUASH - ACORN - 1 1. MOST UNUSUAL FRUITS SPRAYS (All natural items in wreaths) JAPANESE STYLE 62. SQUASH - STRAIGHTNECK - 2 AND/OR VEGETABLES. 8. BUTTERCUP - 3 STEMS 1. SEASONAL WREATH 4. MINIATURE BOUQUET 63. SQUASH - YELLOW 9. CALENDULA - 3 STEMS (name season) UNDER 6” CROOKNECK - 2 10. CANDYTUFT - 3 STEMS 2. DRIED FLOWERS 5. JOY OF THE FAIR--USING 64. SQUASH - YELLOW OR CLASS D 11. CACTUS BLOOM - 1 3. HERB WREATH BRIGHT COLORS AND WHITE BUSH - 2 FLORAL SHOPPE 12. CANNAS - 1 STALK (name varieties of herbs used WHATEVER FAIR MEANS TO 65. SQUASH - ZUCCHINI - 2 Superintendents: 13. CLEMATIS - 1 SPRAYS can be dried or fresh) YOU 66. SQUASH - SPAGHETTI - 1 Laura Hagman and 14. CARNATION - 1 STEM 4. OTHER LOT 9 - SPECIAL HOLIDAY 67. SPINACH - 5 LEAVES Crystal Brunsch 15. CHRYSANTHEMUM DISPLAY ARRANGEMENTS 68. SWISS CHARD - 1 PLANT ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, 3 SPRAYS 1. HALLOWEEN 69. TOMATOES - CHERRY OR July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 16. COCKSCOMB - 1 STALK ANY CLASS DX 2. THANKSGIVING PEAR - 5 begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out VARIETY FLOWER SHOW 3. CHRISTMAS 70. TOMATOES - YELLOW OR Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. 17. COSMOS DISPLAY - 3 STEMS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 4. VALENTINE’S DAY RED - 3 Do not list entries for any other 18. DAHLIA - 1 STEMS FLOWER ARRANGING CONTEST 5. EASTER BONNET 71. TOMATOES - GREEN - 3 CLASS on Horticulture entry blank. 19. DELPHINIUM - 1 STALK 6. MOTHER’S DAY 2017 Dawes County Fair 9 Dawes County Open Class 7. JULY 4TH THIS IS MY COUNTY year will be experienced in baking LOT 1 - YEAST BREADS LOT 3 - QUICK BREADS 4. FRUIT CAKE 8. OTHER and will be aware of the current Each recipe must contain yeast (baking powder or baking soda 5. UPSIDE DOWN CAKE LOT 10 - SPECIAL OCCASION standards of baking. The evaluation 1. BREAD white any size loaf serve as leavening agent) 6. SPONGE CAKE contains no ARRANGEMENTS of each exhibit will be based on the 2. BREAD whole wheat 1. BISCUITS 4 shortening 1. BIRTHDAY judge’s professional opinion. any size loaf 2. MUFFINS 4 7. CHIFFON CAKE similar to 2. ANNIVERSARY 6. A refrigerator will be available 3. BREAD ROLLS 4 3. BREADS sponge no oil or baking 3. NEW BABY for perishable items. 4. SWEET ROLLS 4 A. Banana powder 4. WELCOME HOME 7. OPEN CLASS REQUIREMENTS 5. CINNAMON ROLLS 4 B. Zucchini 8. PUDDING CAKE 5. WEDDING ARE DIFFERENT THAN 4-H 6. TEA RING C. Pumpkin 9. OTHER 6. GET WELL REQUIREMENTS. 7. BRAIDED BREADS D. Carrot LOT 5 - DECORATED CAKES 7. OTHER PLEASE REFER TO YOUR 8. DOUGHNUTS 4 E. Nut Whole cakes shall be exhibited LOT 11 - CHILDREN’S FLOWER CURRENT FAIR PREMIUM BOOK. 9. KOLACHES 4 F. Other on SOLID, DISPOSABLE supports. SHOW 6-8 YEARS, 9-12 YEARS, 8. YOU MAY ENTER MORE 10. MONKEY BREAD 4. GINGERBREAD 8x8 or 4 They will be judged according to 13-17 YEARS. THAN ONE ITEM PER NUMBER 11. FRENCH BREAD 5. COFFEECAKE 8x8 or 4 the best decorated cake. Award Children must make AS LONG AS THE RECIPES VARY 12. SOUR DOUGH BREAD 6. DOUGHNUTS no yeast, 4 “BEST OF CLASS” will be given in arrangements using at least SIGNIFICANTLY 13. RYE BREAD any size loaf 7. FLAT BREADS no leavening the Adult and Junior (4-H) divisions one flower. NO exceptions. EXHIBITORS WILL BE 14. PUMPERNICKLE A. Tortillas and sponsored by the Wilton Cake 1. COLOR ME FUN AT THE JUDGED FRESH FROM THE OVEN 15. HERB B. Matzo Decorating Company. Winners FAIR-Use figurines, crayons, JUDGING CRITERIA: 16. ETHNIC C. Other may choose ONE of the following color pencils, paint brushes GENERAL APPEARANCE 17. OTHER 8. FUNNEL CAKE awards: ~ Wilton Easy Layers! 6” 2. AT THE SPORTS EVENT-Use 30 POINTS LOT 2 - BREAD MACHINE 9. OTHER Cake Pan Set, 5 pc. or Wilton 12 pc. wild flowers and sports colors INTERNAL CHARACTERISTICS BREADS LOT 4 - CAKES Cupcake Decorating Set. Wilton 3. ON SAFARI-Greens and 40 POINTS May be made start to finish in Whole cakes or 4 cupcakes Rules are available at 430-3163 whatever jungle like FLAVOR 30 POINTS machine or started in machine and should be exhibited on SOLID and 1. Single layer cake arrangement Breads (any size loaf) and rolls finished in the oven. DISPOSABLE support 2. Multiple layer cake 4. BACK TO SCHOOL-Use school (4) should be baked to proper 1. WHITE BREAD They will be judged on shape, LOT 6 - HOME GROUND GRAINS supplies and things reminding doneness. Each will be judged on 2. WHOLE WHEAT BREAD color, flavor, texture, aroma, AND CEREALS you of schools shape, color, texture, flavor, aroma, 3. MULTI GRAIN BREAD moistness and crumb. Entries in Home ground Grains and crumb. 4. DESSERT BREADS 1. ANGEL FOOD leavened with and Cereals should be in full pint MUST BE HOMEMADE NO 5. UNUSUAL BREADS egg whites jars and will be judged on freshness, CLASS E MIXES ALLOWED RECIPES 6. ROLLS 4 2. LAYER CAKE leavened with texture, flavor, and aroma. PANTRY REQUIRED ON 3X5 CARDS 7. SWEET ROLLS 4 baking powder or baking soda Jars and lids should be clean, Superintendent: 8. OTHER 3. POUND CAKE no baking rust free and clear. ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, powder or baking soda 1. FLOUR July 28, 8 AM- 1 PM. Judging will begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. To insure that each exhibit entered in The Pantry Class of the Dawes County Fair receives the award it deserves, the criteria and standards used by the judge are included here to help you prepare your exhibit. Each entry is judged on its own merits, not compared to other exhibits except for championship awards. PANTRY GUIDELINES: 1. All baked goods MUST be on disposable plates and entered in a SEALED PLASTIC BAG. Use plastic wrap only if nothing else works. Plastic will be removed following judging for display purposes. 2. All baked goods entered on Monday will be delivered to area merchants as a thank you for their support. A sample of your entry will remain on display. 3. Recipes MUST be included with all entries. 4. Any foreign object (hair, insect, dirt, etc.) or evidence of spoilage will disqualify the exhibit. 5. The judges selected each Dawes County Open Class 10 2017 Dawes County Fair 2. WHEAT 7. UNBAKED may be cooked 4. HIGH FIBER THE FOLLOWING LOTS MUST 2. A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY 3. OAT during preparation but not baked 5. OTHER INCLUDE RECIPES. 3. SPECIAL OCCASION 4. RICE 8. MOLDED rich, chilled dough LOT 10 - RECIPE BOOKS AND PRESENTATION, CONTAINER, 4. OTHER 5. CORNMEAL shaped before baking. COOKIE JARS AND DECORATIONS ARE ALL A BALL FRESH PRESERVING 6. CEREALS grains and fruits Recipes should be arranged PART OF THE JUDGED EXHIBIT. AWARDS: and/or nuts combined by LOT 8 - CANDY in cookbook or file box. Books, LOT 12 - SPECIAL DESSERTS 1. All eligible entries must be exhibitor Candy should have 4 pieces on a collections will be kept safe in 1. CLASSY COOKIES - 4 preserved in same brand of jar 7. Other disposable plate and will be judged display case. 2. CANDY CONFECTIONS - 4 and lid: Ball Jar sealed with a Ball on consistency of shape and size, 1. Oldest Recipe Book indicate 3. PERFECT PIES WHOLE Lid and Band, or Ball Collection SNACK TREATS color, texture, flavor, and aroma. on a card the original owner if PIE Should be in disposable tins. Elite Lid and Band, or canned in a Cookies and bars should have 1. FUDGE known and the approximate date The crust will be judged on the Kerr Jar sealed with a Kerr Lid and 4 on a disposable plate and will A. Chocolate of earliest recordings. appropriateness to the filling, Band, or a Ball Collection Elite Lid be judged on consistency of shape B. Brown sugar 2. Recipe collection to be taste, texture, tenderness and color. and Band. and size, color, texture, aroma, C. Peanut butter judged on number in collection, The filling will be judged on color, 2. Entries in the Soft Spread moistness, and crumb. 2. FONDANT arrangement and usability taste, texture, consistency, aroma category must be prepared using LOT 7 - COOKIES 3. PENUCHE 3. Favorite recipes a collection appropriate to the type of filling. Ball Pectin: Classic, Low or No- 1. BAR batter baked in pan, 4. DIVINITY of 10 to 20 recipes to be presented 4. BEAUTIFUL BREADS - Sugar Needed, or Liquid. The UPC cooled before cutting 5. CARAMELS in an easy to use booklet or file LOAF OR 4 from the Ball Pectin package must A. Pudding type 6. MINTS cooked and uncooked 4. Most unusual recipe include 5. DELIGHTFUL DESSERTS accompany the entry as proof of B. Fruit filled 7. HARD OR BRITTLES origin and use 6. CREATIVE CAKES (decorated) purchase. C. Brownie 8. CHOCOLATES 5. Most unusual Cookbook 7. GINGERBREAD HOUSES 3. Entries must be labeled with D. Other 9. TAFFY 6. Bring your favorite cookie jar 8. OTHER product name, date of preparation, 2. DROP soft dough dropped 10. FLAVORED TREATS 7. COOKBOOK (Collection of LOT 13 - WHOLE WHEAT processing method and processing from spoon before baking A. Popcorn recipes now in cookbook form.) 1. DESSERTS time. 3. FILLED filled or layered with B. Trail mix LOT 11 - MISCELLANEOUS 2. BREADS 4. All preserved foods must have fruit, cream, etc. C. Other PANTRY FOODS 3. MAIN DISH - 8” dish been prepared within a one year 4. REFRIGERATOR stiff dough LOT 9 - HEALTHY CHOICES If there is no other place to put 4. CEREALS -1 pint (1) period prior to the judging date. rolled and chilled before slicing to Entries must fit into guidelines your entry, try this 5. OTHER JUDGING CRITERIA FOR FOOD bake for those on special diets. 1. BEVERAGES LOT 14 - GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN PRESERVATION: 5. PRESSED rich, chilled dough 1. LOW SUGAR OR SUGAR FREE (must be non alcoholic) Packaging and presentation is (Some of the following squeezed through press 2. LOW FAT OR FAT FREE 2. ZUCCHINI considered in the judging. information has been taken from 6. ROLLED stiff dough chilled (less that 30% fat) 3. HONEY SWEETENED 1. RECIPE IN A JAR the canning and freezing books before rolling and cutting 3. LOW CALORIE 4. OTHER (three jars per participant) of Kerr and Ball.) *Safety is of utmost importance. Any entry not in compliance with judging guidelines or exhibiting spoilage will be disqualified. Quality criteria is based on visual judging only. JARS AND LIDS: 1. REGULATION CANNING JARS MUST BE USED OR ENTRY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. ONE TRIP JARS like the ones in which you buy commercially canned foods should NOT be used for home canning. For safety’s sake containers and closures made and sold especially for home canning must be used. 2. Jars should be sparkling clean for display. 3. Screw bands must be on jars and should be clean and free from rust.

colored or heavily embossed jars make4. it Clear difficult jars for are the preferred; judge to view the product. 5. The jars may be simply adorned if it does not interfere with the judging. Please do not use fabric to decorate lids as it interferes with the efficiency of the judging. 6. FILLED JAR – The top of the finished recipe of liquid covering 2017 Dawes County Fair 11 Dawes County Open Class produce must provide adequate 13. You may enter more than 6. CORN suspended. drying. headspace. AIR BUBBLES – must one item per entry number if the 7. HOMINY 4. JAM chopped or crushed fruit 1. FRUITS 10 pieces be kept to a minimum, too many procedure, process, recipe or 8. GREENS cooked to spread easily 2. VEGETABLES 10 pieces constitutes spoilage and will product varies significantly. 9. MUSHROOMS – ½ pint 5. BUTTER fruit pulp and sugar indicate type of onion disqualified. 14. Exhibits will be 10. PEAS cooked to thicken 3. MEATS 3 pieces LABELING: DISQUALIFIED if improper jars are 11. PUMPKIN 6. CONSERVES jam like, two or 4. HERBS (1 pt) 7. A product label, 1” by 2” used or if foreign objects (insects, cubed only more fruits cooked together 5. MINTS (1 pt) approximately should be securely hair, dirt, etc.) are discovered. A 12. SAUERKRAUT 7. THREE VARIETIES IN 6. POTPOURRI (1 pt) attached to side of jar. Include (A) leaf, seed, skin, or stem related to pressure canned UNIFORM JARS 7. TEA (1 pt) product name, (B) preparation the product may lower the ribbon 13. TOMATOES 8. SYRUP 8. FRUIT LEATHER 3 rolls method (such as hot pack or cold placing. pressured or vinegar/lemon LOT 17- PICKLES AND RELISHES 9. OTHER pack), (C) canning method (such IF YOU HAVE USED AN UNUSUAL juice added Must be properly sealed LOT 20 - MISCELLANEOUS as boiling water or pressure RECIPE OR PRESERVATION 14. POTATOES according to USDA requirements. The miscellaneous category canner), (D) processing time (time METHOD, PLEASE INCLUDE A 15. PEPPERS 1. BEETS includes lard, honey, cheese, or it is processed in the canner), (E) NOTE TO EXPLAIN TO THE JUDGE. 16. SQUASH 2. SWEET PICKLES soap. Each exhibit must be 1 pound pounds of pressure (if pressure LOT 15 - PRESERVED FRUITS cubed only 3. VEGETABLES or 1 pint. Each of these exhibits canned) Use guidelines from 1990 (May be processed by 17. MINCEMEAT 4. DILL must be raised and/or harvested or newer canning book. waterbath or pressure) tomato recipe included 5. ZUCCHINI and extracted, rendered, and/or PRODUCT: COLLECTION OF THREE 18. VEGETABLE JUICE 6. FRUIT processed by the exhibitor. 8. Fruits, vegetables, or meats in VARIETIES IN UNIFORM JARS 19. SOUP 7. BREAD AND BUTTER A - EDIBLE: the jar should be cut into uniform 1. APPLES no meat recipe included 8. CINNAMON RING/STICKS 1. LARD pieces and should be of uniform 2. APPLESAUCE 20. STEW 9. CUCUMBER 2. SEASONING SALT maturity for a more pleasing 3. APRICOTS with meat recipe included 10. COLLECTION OF 3 3. CHEESE product. (Overripe products may 4. BERRIES 21. MIXED VEGETABLES VARIETIES (in uniform jars) 4. HONEY look coarse or ragged.) 5. CHERRIES 22. STEWED TOMATOES 11. OTHER 5. OTHER HEAT PROCESSING: 6. CURRANTS 23. ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE LOT 18 - SAUCES B - NON EDIBLE: 9. METHOD used to heat process 7. GOOSEBERRIES pressured Indicate how you would use 1. BATH SALTS foods must comply with current 8. GRAPES 24. OTHER this canned product and INCLUDE 2. BATH OILS preserving guidelines as stated in indicate type if known LOT 16 - JELLIES AND THE RECIPE. These exhibits may CLASSES 3 AND 4 WILL BE the approved reference guides. The 9. PEACHES PRESERVES (SOFT SPREADS) be opened for judging and then JUDGED ON SUITABILITY AND boiling-water process for acid food 10. PEARS PARAFFIN SEAL WILL NOT BE refrigerated. If you do not wish to ATTRACTIVENESS OF CONTAINER. and pressure process for low-acid 11. PIE FILLINGS ACCEPTED FOR EXHIBIT have your exhibit opened, include a 3. PLAYDOUGH food are the only recommended 12. PLUMS MUST BE WATER BATH sample for tasting. 4. SOAP methods to preserve food for shelf 13. RHUBARB PROCESSED 10-20 MINUTES FOR 1. CATSUP 5. OTHER storage. 14. STRAWBERRIES BEST SEAL 2. HOT SAUCE ALL LOW ACID FOODS SUCH AS 15. FRUIT COCKTAIL May use any size jar that can be 3. TOMATO SAUCE VEGETABLES OR MEAT MUST BE 16. FRUIT JUICES vacuum sealed. Leave lids free from 1 T. lemon juice per pint CLASS F PRESSURE CANNED FOLLOWING 17. FRUIT SYRUPS fabric decorations. Include a label 4. CUCUMBER RELISH TEXTILE ARTS RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE 18. OTHER with type of product, preservation 5. SQUASH RELISH 6. CHUTNEY (FRUIT RELISH) HOUSEHOLD FROM KERR, BALL OR THE LOT 23 - PRESERVED method, and storage method. If (fine needle-household) 7. VINEGAR EXTENSION EDUCATION SERVICE. VEGETABLES this exhibit is sugar free, please Superintendent: Carol Connell, 8. SALAD DRESSINGS Because air is thinner at higher MUST BE PRESSURE note. Charla Shipley 9. SALAD OILS altitudes, adjustments must be PROCESSED INCLUDE POUNDS 1. JELLY from strained juice, ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, 10. SPAGHETTI SAUCE made in processing. Additional OF PRESSURE AND TIME FOR clear, shimmering and holding its July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 11. CARROT RELISH time must be added to the boiling CANNING. shape begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out 12. ZUCCHINI RELISH water bath method and additional 1. COLLECTION OF THREE 2. PRESERVES fruit pieces Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. 13. SALSA pressure must be used with a VEGETABLES uniform jars preserved in thick syrup of jelly Exhibits in Class F must have 14. OTHER pressure canner method. If your 2. GREEN BEANS like consistency been made or completed by the pressure canner has a weighted 3. WAX BEANS 3. MARMALADE soft LOT 19- DEHYDRATED exhibitor in the last FIVE years. gauge rather than a dial, use 15 4. BEETS transparent jelly with small PRODUCTS Items exhibited previously in the pounds when canning at high 5. CARROTS pieces of fruit and/or peel evenly Please indicate method of altitudes. 10. Jam and jellies covered with paraffin ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE for exhibit in accordance with USDA recommendations. Seal with new lids and water bath process for 10 to 20 minutes. 11. Dehydrated foods may be presented in any suitable container.

JUDGING: 12. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES MAY LOWER THE RIBBON PLACING. Dawes County Open Class 12 2017 Dawes County Fair exhibitor in the last FIVE years. Dawes County Fair are not eligible 3. TATTED 1. BRAIDED ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, Items exhibited previously in the for competition again but may be 4. EMBROIDERED 2. July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will Dawes County Fair are not eligible entered for DISPLAY ONLY. 5. PAINTED 3. KNIT begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out for competition again but may be LOT 3 - KITCHEN LINENS 6. APPLIQUÉ 4. HOOKED Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. entered for DISPLAY ONLY. 1. TEA TOWELS (single) 7. OTHER 5. WOVEN LOT 1 - LINGERIE LOT 1 - QUILTS 2. POT HOLDERS (single) LOT 7 - AFGHANS 6. OTHER 1. UNDERGARMENTS A. HAND QUILTED 3. PLACEMATS (single) 1. PLEASE LIST PATTERN OR The judge will use experience 2. SLIPS AND CAMISOLES B. MACHINE QUILTED 4. NAPKINS (set of 2) STYLE NAME IF KNOWN and study in these arts to form an 3. OTHER C. PROFESSIONALLY 5. LUNCHEON CLOTH 2. CROCHETED opinion concerning each exhibit. LOT 2 - NIGHTWEAR MACHINE QUILTED 6. TABLE CLOTH 3. KNIT The judge will look for the following 1. GOWN D. TIED 7. TABLE RUNNER 4. WOVEN in exhibits: 2. PEIGNOIR SET 1. PIECED 8. APRON 5. BABY WE VALUE EVERYONE’S 3. PAJAMA 2. EMBROIDERED 9. APPLIANCE COVERS 6. OTHER WORK NO ONE IS TOO YOUNG OR 4. ROBE 4. APPLIQUE 10. LINEN SETS LOT 8 - FIBER ARTS INEXPERIENCED TO ENTER. NO 5. NIGHT SHIRT 5. WHOLE CLOTH 11. OTHER 1. SPINNING ONE IS PAST THE EXPERIENCE 6. LOUNGING PAJAMAS 6. GROUP LOT 4 - BEDROOM LINENS 2. WEAVING OF ENTERING. IF YOU MADE IT 7. OTHER 7. OTHER 1. SHEET 3. HARD WOVEN AND ARE PROUD OF IT PLEASE LOT 3 - PERSONAL ACCESSORIES 2. PILLOWCASES (single) 4. BASKETS BRING IT TO THE FAIR. WE WILL LOT 2 - QUILTED ITEMS 1. SCARF A. HAND QUILTED 3. PILLOW SHAM (single) 5. TAPESTRY PROUDLY DISPLAY YOUR EFFORTS. 2. HANDKERCHIEF B. MACHINE QUILTED 4. LINEN SET 6. DYED Please indicate pattern if known 3. MITTENS/GLOVES C. PROFESSIONALLY (1 sheet, 2 pillowcases) 7. OTHER or if this is an original pattern. 4. HAT/CAP MACHINE QUILTED 5. BEDROOM ACCESSORIES LOT 9 - SLEEPING BAGS Indicate if professionally quilted. 5. SOX/SLIPPERS D. TIED 6. OTHER 1. CHILD’S 6. COLLAR 1. CLOTHING LOT 5 - BATH LINENS 2. “QUILT IN A PILLOW” 7. BELT 2. WALL HANGING 1. TOWELS (decorated 1) (QUILLOW) CLASS FX 8. TIE 3. MINIATURE 2. ACCESSORIES 3. BABY 9. PURSE/BAG TEXTILE ARTS - QUILTS 4. TABLE TOPPER 3. LINEN SET 4. OTHER Superintendent: 10. OTHER 5. TREE SKIRT (wash cloth, bath & hand towel) LOT 10 - DECORATIVE Phyllis Eitemiller LOT 4 - ACCESSORY GARMENT 11. RECYCLED 4. OTHER ACCESSORIES ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, 1. CAPE 12. OTHER LOT 6 - BED SPREADS 1. DOILY July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 2. SWEATER (Cover to spread over 2. TABLE RUNNER begin Friday, at 2 PM. Check out CLASS G TEXTILE ARTS 3. VEST blanket no batting) 3. DRESSER SCARF Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. CLOTHING 4. OTHER LOT 5 - BABY SHOPPE 1. CROCHETED 4. OTHER Exhibits in Class F must have Superintendents: 1. SLEEPWEAR 2. KNIT LOT 11 - RUGS been made or completed by the Carol Connell and Charla Shipley 2. DRESS (panty may be included) 3. ONE PIECE GARMENT 4. WO PIECE GARMENT 5. BOOTIES, SOX, SHOES 6. CHRISTENING GARMENT 7. BONNETS, CAPS, HATS. 8. BLANKETS, WRAPS 9. BIBS 10. LAYETTE (at least 4 pieces) 11. OTHER GARMENTS AND ITEMS CAN ONLY BE ENTERED IN OPEN CLASS IF THEY HAVE NOT COMPETED IN 4 H PREVIOUSLY LOT 6 - JUNIOR SEWING 7-10 YEARS OLD 1. PIN CUSHION 2. BAG 3. BOOK COVER 4. APRON 5. SKIRT 6. SHORTS 7. BLOUSE, SHIRT, TOP 8. PILLOW 9. NEEDLEBOOK 10. KITE 11. WIND SOCK 12. OTHER LOT 7 - YOUTH/INTERMEDIATE SEWING 11-13 YEARS 2017 Dawes County Fair 13 Dawes County Open Class 1. SLACKS/PANTS EXAMPLE CHILD’S DRESS LOT 15 - SACRED NEEDLEART EXHIBIT 3. MAGNETS AND NOVELTIES 2. SHORTS/SKORTS FROM ONE OF MOM’S 1. PARAMENTS QUALITY OF WORK 4. PICTURE FRAMES 3. BLOUSE/SHIRT May be made whole or in part of (altar, pulpit & lectern cloths) NEATNESS AND CLEANLINESS 5. BANKS 4. SKIRT recycled materials. Include a card 2. STOLE OF EXHIBIT 6. MUSIC BOXES 5. DRESS explaining your use of materials. 3. VESTMENTS OVERALL DESIGN AND 7. CLOCKS 6. FORMAL GOWN (long or short) 1. GARMENT 4. BANNERS PATTERN OF EXHIBIT 8. DOLL HOUSE ACCESSORIES 7. SLEEPWEAR 2. HOUSEHOLD ITEM 5. SEASONAL 9. JEWELRY BOX 8. JACKET/COAT 3. OTHER 6. OTHER LOT 1 - GARDEN ARTS - 10. DOLL HOUSE 9. SUIT (2 or 3 piece) LOT 13 - COSTUMES LOT 16 - SPINNING (Decorations to enhance your 11. DOLLS/ANGELS 10. VEST 1. ORIGINAL 1. 1 PLY patio and gardens that you have 12. COLLECTION/SET 11. SWIM WEAR 2. PATTERN 2. 1 PLY WOOL BLEND made. Show us what you can do!) 13. OTHER 12. OTHER 3. KIT 3. 2 PLY WOOL 1. STEPPING STONES LOT 6 - SEASONAL LOT 8 - SENIOR/ADULT SEWING 4. OTHER 4. 2 PLY WOOL BLEND 2. HANGING PIECES 1. CHRISTMAS MADE BY ANYONE 14 AND OVER LOT 14 - FINE NEEDLE LOT 17 - FIBER ARTS 3. IN THE GROUND 2. EASTER 1. WESTERN GARMENTS DECORATIVE NEEDLE ART 1. SPINNING 4. PLACED ON THE PATIO 3. THANKSGIVING 2. CASUAL/SPORTS WEAR Needle art that is framed, must 2. WEAVING 5. KITES 4. HALLOWEEN garments for play or leisure have a hanger on the back for best 3. BASKETS 6. WIND SOCKS 5. CHANUKKAH 3. INFORMAL display. Glass is optional on framed 4. TAPESTRY 7. BIRD HOUSES 6. OTHER garments for office, church, needle art. All needle art should be 5. DYED 8. WHIRLIGIGS LOT 7 - BASKETS or school entered in its completed form-- 6. OTHER 9. CHIMES (ANY MATERIAL) 4. SWIMWEAR framed, or on a pillow, etc. LOT 18 - TEXTILE PAINTING 10. OTHER 1. CONSTRUCTED BY THE 5. FORMAL OR SPECIAL 1. 1. HOUSEHOLD ITEM LOT 2 - ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITOR OCCASION 2. COUNTED CROSS 2. WEARABLE ITEM 1. STAMPING 2. DECORATED A. WEDDING GOWN 3. 3. PAINT ON FIBER 2. NEEDLE ART (use your imagination) B. PROM DRESS 4. PETIT POINT 4. OTHER 3. CLAYWORK 3. RECYCLED C. ANNIVERSARY GOWN 5. CREWEL 4. PLASTER (a new use for an old basket) D. COCKTAIL DRESS 6. SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY 5. CRAYON ART LOT 8 - CLAY ART E. BRIDESMAID DRESS 7. HARDANGER CLASS H 6. PAINTING 1. HANDMOLDED F. TUXEDO 8. CROCHET CRAFT SHOPPE 7. DRAWING 2. JEWELRY G. FLOWER GIRL DRESS 9. KNIT Superintendents: 8. WALL HANGING 3. OTHER H. RING BEARER SUIT 10. Lue Jensen and Geri Fickel 9. WHEAT WEAVING LOT 9 - JEWELRY I. OTHER 11. PULLED THREAD ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, 10. OTHER 1. BEADWORK LOT 9 - SUITS AND JACKETS 12. BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will LOT 3 - SCRAPBOOKING (Book) 2. CROSS STITCH 1. TAILORED SUIT 2 OR 3 PIECE 13. FILIGREE begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out 1. FAMILY 3. NEEDLEPOINT 2. NON TAILORED SUIT 2 PIECE 14. NET Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. 2. CHILDREN 4. PAPER 3. SPORTS JACKET 15. HUCK WEAVING Craft items must have been 3. WEDDING 5. ETHNIC 4. BLAZER 16. made or completed by the exhibitor 4. ANNIVERSARY 6. OTHER 5. UNSTRUCTURED JACKET 17. CHICKENSCRATCH during the last five years. 5. TRIP LOT 10 - STAMPING 6. TAILORED JACKET 18. MACHINE No item may be entered for 6. OTHER 1. CARDS 7. OTHER 19. MACHINE EMBROIDERY exhibit at the Dawes County fair LOT 4 - SCRAPBOOKING (Page) 2. PICTURES LOT 10 - OUTERWEAR 20. CUT WORK more than once. 1. FAMILY 3. CLOTHING 1. LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET 21. BOBBIN LACE JUDGING: the exhibits in Class 2. CHILDREN 4. WOOD 2. COAT OR JACKET FROM A KIT 22. SEMINOLE PATCHWORK H will be judged by one who is a 3. WEDDING 5. STATIONARY 3. TAILORED COAT 23. professional and/or expert in the 4. ANNIVERSARY 6. OTHER 4. PARKA OR HOODED COAT 24. WASTE CANVAS crafts and skills. The judge will use 5. TRIP LOT 11 - DOLLS AND SOFT 5. SKI SUIT 25. BEADED CROSS STITCH experience and study in these arts 6. WALL HANGING SCULPTURE 6. ETHNIC GARMENT 26. PUNCH NEEDLE to form an opinion concerning each 7. OTHER 1. CLOTH 7. OTHER EMBROIDERY exhibit. The judge will look for the LOT 5 - PLASTIC NEEDLEPOINT 2. MOP LOT 11 - DECORATED 27. DUPLICATE STITCH following in exhibits: 1. KITCHEN ACCESSORIES 3. RAG EMBELLISHED GARMENT EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES USED AND HOW 2. BATH ACCESSORIES 4. DOLL CLOTHES (USE OF ANY DECORATIVE MEANS 28. OTHER THEY ARE APPLIED TO THE TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINAL GARMENT) 1. PURCHASED GARMENT DECORATED/EMBELLISHED BY EXHIBITOR 2. CONSTRUCTED GARMENT DECORATED/EMBELLISHED BY EXHIBITOR 3. CONSTRUCTED ITEM DECORATED/EMBELLISHED BY EXHIBITOR LOT 12 - RECYCLED GARMENT (Use of recycled materials to make something different) Dawes County Open Class 14 2017 Dawes County Fair 5. DRESSED DOLL 2. CUT OUT WORK LOT 18 - FOLK ART D - STAINS 1. BELTS (outfit exhibitor made) 3. OTHER 1. SWEDISH PAINTING 1. OPAQUE (antiqued) 2. PICTORIAL ITEMS 6. FAKE FUR STUFFED ANIMAL LOT 15 - LAMPS AND LANTERNS 2. RUSSIAN PAINTING 2. OPAQUE (NOT antiqued) 3. SADDLES 7. OTHER 1. WOOD 3. BATIK 3. TRANSLUCENTS 4. PURSES 2. METAL 4. ROSEMALING 4. PEARLS 5. OTHER LOT 12 - WOODWORKING 3. REFINISHED 5. EGGS 5. TEXTURED LOT 23 - CARDS 1. FURNITURE 4. OTHER 6. ORIGAMI 6. DRYBRUSHED (HANDMADE CARDS) 2. TABLE DECORATIONS LOT 16 - WEAVING 7. MOSAIC 7. MISCELLANEOUS 1. NOTE CARDS 3. REFINISHED 1. GARMENT 8. WEAVING LOT 20 - MODELS 2. BIRTHDAY CARDS 4. TOY 2. BLANKET 9. SPINNING For die cast, plastic, or 3. STATIONARY 5. WOOD CARVING 3. RUG 10. CHINA PAINTING wood scale models. 4. STAMPED 6. DOLL HOUSE 4. WHEAT WEAVING 11. TOLE PAINTING JUDGED ON: DETAIL, 5. RECYCLED 7. CLOCK 5. OTHER A. On wood DIFFICULTY OF CONSTRUCTION, 6. OTHER 8. WALL HANGING B. On ceramic PAINT/FINISH AND APPEAL. LOT 24 - SECOND TIME AROUND 9. TABLE LOT 17 - MISCELLANEOUS C. Other 1. AIRCRAFT CRAFTS (Recycled) 10. CHAIR CRAFTS AND SKILLS 12. OTHER 2. AUTOMOTIVE Each exhibit must be made 11. CHILD’S SET 1. STRING ART LOT 19 - CERAMICS 3. RAILROAD wholly or partially with recycled 12. OTHER 2. FELT WORK (previously formed by another 4. HORSE DRAWN materials. LOT 13 - WOOD ART 3. SAND PAINTING and painted by you) 5. TRACTOR Please include a 3x5 card 1. CARVING 4. SHADOW BOXES A - UNDERGLAZE 6. SPACE explaining your use of recycled A. SPOONS 5. NATURAL FIBER CRAFTS 1. OPAQUE 7. SHIPS materials. B. CANES 6. SILK FLOWERS ANY USE 2. TRANSLUCENT OF ONE 8. OTHER 1. ANY ITEM C. GUN STOCKS 7. WAX WORK STROKE LOT 21 - LEGOS D. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 8. STATIONERY 3. MISCELLANEOUS JUDGED ON: DETAIL, E. BELT BUCKLES 9. LATCHHOOK B - OVERGLAZE DIFFICULTY OF CONSTRUCTION, CLASS I F. OTHER 10. COPPER PUNCH 1. METALLICS AND LUSTERS PAINT/FINISH AND APPEAL. PHOTOGRAPHY 2. SCROLL SAW WORK 11. PUNCH WORK such as bronze ware 1. AIRCRAFT Superintendents: 3. LASER WORK 12. PLASTER 2. DECALS 2. AUTOMOTIVE Cher Reeves and Crystal Bailey 4. LATHE WORK 13. CLAYPOTS 3. MISCELLANEOUS 3. RAILROAD ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, 5. WOOD BURNING 14. MACRAME C - GLAZE 4. HORSE DRAWN July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 6. OTHER 15. DECOUPAGE 1. ONE GLAZE ONLY 5. TRACTOR begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out LOT 14 - METAL WORK 16. STAINED GLASS 2. TWO OR MORE 6. SPACE Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. (ornamental) 17. CERAMICS combination one over another 7. SHIPS ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE 1. WELDING 18. OTHER fired at same time 8. OTHER A HANGER ATTACHED AND 3. MISCELLANEOUS LOT 22 - LEATHER CENTERED. RIBBON PLACING WILL BE DECREASED FOR NON- HANGABLE EXHIBITS. Photos may be in black and white or color, if you are a professional photographer (have earned money through your photography) please indicate on the entry form. All entries must be titled at lower left corner or on back and must be able to be hung. Do not place your name on the face of your exhibit.

LOT 1- EXHIBIT PRINT (Single) Must be framed or on photo mount, foam core and ready to hang. The hanger must be attached to the back AND the picture should be able to stand on its own. 1. AGRICULTURE 2. PEOPLE/PORTRAITS 3. ANIMALS 4. ARCHITECTURAL 5. NATURE 6. HISTORICAL 7. SPORTS 8. OTHER 9. CANDID SHOTS Photo Contest – Rules for Contest follow: • Age divisions include: 2017 Dawes County Fair 15 Dawes County Open Class Youth (0-18) • Adult (19 & up) CLASS J 3. PORCELAIN 1. LOGO DESIGN published but must be easily read • Three entries per person 4. PLASTER 2. LETTER HEAD and presented in a completed form. • Photo requirements: THE ARTS GALLERY 5. WOOD CANING 3. CHART/GRAPH DESIGN Grammar, punctuation, spelling, Superintendents: Veda Raben • Black & white or color 6. PAPER 4. POSTER DESIGN content, titling and presentation ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, • Glossy or matte´ finish paper 7. MIXED MEDIUMS 5. CALENDAR DESIGN will all be considered in judging. July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will • Matted as an 8x10 – portrait or 8. MOBILE UNITS 6. SIGN 1. AUTOBIOGRAPHY begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out landscape orientation 9. SCRIMSHAW 7. MANUSCRIPT 2. BOOK (list category) EX. Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. • Taken with any type of camera 10. BRONZE 8. OTHER HISTORICAL, FICTION, ETC. Entries previously exhibited (ex. digital, analog, etc.). 11. CLAY LOT 10 - CALLIGRAPHY 3. SHORT STORY PROSE (max. at this fair are not eligible for • A data tag should be attached 12. OTHER 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2400 words) competition again. to the back of each photo with 2. CARDS 4. POETRY All paintings and drawings LOT 4 - GLASSWARE the following information: 1. BLOWN GLASS 3. STATIONARY 5. EPIC POEM are to be mounted and/or framed • Name 2. PAINTING ON GLASS 4. SCRAPBOOK PAGES 6. CREATIVE WRITING for hanging with an appropriate • Division – Youth (include age) 3. ACID ETCHING 5. OTHER A. Mystery backing of art paper or canvas. or Adult 4. SAND ETCHING LOT 11 - DRAWINGS B. Drama Your name and address must be • First through third prizes will 5. OTHER Drawings should have cover to C. Other placed on the back of each exhibit. be awarded for each division. prevent smudging. 7. CHILDREN’S STORY (Not on the front.) LOT 5 - STAINED GLASS LOT 2 - PICTURE DISPLAY A. Copper foil 1. PENCIL 8. MUSIC (a tape combining ALL ENTRIES MUST BE AN (GROUP) B. Leaded 2. COLORED PENCIL music and words is helpful but not ORIGINAL (no patterns or copying) A picture display is 3-5 photos 1. SUN CATCHERS 3. OTHER required) WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR. arranged on sturdy, non flexible, (original, not from kit) THIS LOT ONLY CAN BE 9. NEWS ITEM An entry similar to another flat, (appropriately covered) 2. MIRROR FROM A PATTERN AND WILL BE 10. NOVEL exhibitor’s entry in subject or surface. Not to exceed 14x22. 3. WINDOW JUDGED AS SUCH. A COPY OF 11. CARTOON STORY style is acceptable and encouraged PLEASE DO NOT USE POSTER 4. TABLE ORNAMENT THE ORIGINAL PATTERN MUST 12. ESSAY (600 1500 words) for exhibit. Each exhibit will be BOARD. 5. OTHER BE ATTACHED TO THE EXHIBIT. 13. DRAMATIC SCRIPT judged on its own merits not in 1. AGRICULTURAL INCLUDE A 3X5 CARD EXPLAINING 14. OTHER competition with another exhibit. LOT 6 - SCREEN PAINTING 2. PEOPLE/PORTRAITS 1. GARMENT YOUR INTERPRETATION OF THE Entries must be original work by CLASS L 3. ANIMALS 2. WALL HANGING EXHIBIT exhibitor. 4. ARCHITECTURAL 3. OTHER LOT 12 - PATTERN ART ANTIQUES Foam core backing may be used Friday, 5. NATURE 1. OIL ENTRIES RECEIVED: for Junior and Youth. LOT 7 - MISCELLANEOUS ART July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 6. HISTORICAL 1. CARTOON CHARACTERS 2. ACRYLIC LOT 1 - PAINTING begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out 7. SPORTS 2. CHARACTERIZATIONS 3. PASTEL 1. OIL Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. 8. OTHER 3. ILLUSTRATIVE ART 4. CHARCOAL 2. ACRYLIC Collectibles should be 50 9. CANDID SHOTS 4. ADVERTISING ART 5. CHALK 3. PASTEL years and older, and should be LOT 3 - PICTURE STORY 5. DECORATIVE 6. WATERCOLOR 4. CHARCOAL accompanied by history of the 5-7 pictures appropriately 6. OTHER 7. PEN AND INK 5. CHALK exhibit on a 3x5 card. Ribbons will mounted in a sequence that tells a 8. VELVET 6. WATERCOLOR LOT 8 - FIBER ARTS be awarded on the basis of the story. 9. ME TIENSE PAPER 7. PEN AND INK (Creative weaves of artist’s oldest, condition, relevance to the 1. OTHER 10. OTHER 8. VELVET original design such as owner and most interesting article. LOT 4 - PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT 9. ME TIENSE PAPER baskets, beadwork, rugs, clothing.) Questions refer to fair open class Exhibitor took the photo, 1. WOOD 10. OTHER superintendent. developed and printed the photo, 2. NATURAL FIBER CLASS K LOT 2 - POTTERY 1. QUILTS mounted or framed photo. 3. FABRIC LIBRARY 1. HAND THROWN 2. HOUSEHOLD 1. JUNIOR 8-10 4. WHEAT WEAVING Superintendents: Veda Raben 2. WHEEL 3. FURNITURE 2. YOUTH 11-13 5. WEAVING ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, 3. SLAB POT TECHNIQUE 4. BOOKS 3. SENIOR 14-19 6. SPINNING July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 4. COIL 5. TOYS 4. ADULT 20-UP 7. RECYCLED begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out 5. OTHER 6. PICTURES 5. PROFESSIONAL 8. OTHER Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. 7. RESTORED ANTIQUES 1. SCENIC LOT 3 - SCULPTURE LOT 1 - LITERATURE 1. CAST METAL LOT 9 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS 8. MACHINERY 2. ANIMALS & NATURE Presentation is important for Entries must be the original 2. WELDED METAL 9. MISCELLANEOUS 3. STILL LIFE & PORTRAITS judging. work of the exhibitor. Need not be 4. CANDID SHOTS 5. UNCLASSIFIED LOT 5 - BEAUTIFUL BABIES This category is your opportunity to show your beautiful baby at his/her best, this includes your favorite pet or maybe your mothers or dads baby picture. Each entry must be ready to hang or stand on its own. Professional photo should be identified as such. 1. PEOPLE BABIES 2. ANIMAL BABIES 3. OTHER Dawes County Open Class 16 2017 Dawes County Fair wines from vinifera grapes, not final. ALICANTE, PETITE SIRAH, etc. not at commercial facilities. If concentrates e.g. CHARDONNAY, CLASS M 7. The Grape wine classes must 12. SWEET WHITE VINIFERA made as a group/team, all brewers REISLING, GEWURTZTRAMINER, SMALL ENGINES contain only grapes. They may not GRAPE WINES- include all must be listed. SAUBIGNON BLANC, ETC. ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, be blended with any other fruit. sweet white wines from vinifera 2. Entries must be submitted 3. DRY RED HYBRID & NATIVE July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will At their discretion, the judges grapes, not concentrates, e.g. in a 23-27 fl. oz. wine bottle. Only AMERICAN GRAPE WINES – to begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out may disqualify any wine they feel CHARDONNAY, REISLING, one bottle per entry is needed in all include all dry red wines from Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. violates this rule. GEWURTZTRAMINER, SAUVIGNON classes, except where noted. Still French hybrid and native American 1. LAWN MOWERS 8. Only the Superintendent, BLANC, etc. wines should be in cork finished grapes. e.g. FOCH, BACO NOIR, 2. OTHER Judges, Helpers, and Scorekeeper 13. SWEET RED HYBRID bottles. LEON MILLOT, WILD GRAPE AND will be allowed in the judging area. & NATIVE AMERICAN GRAPE 3. Official Entry Labels should CONCORD. 9. Exhibitors conversing with WINES- including all sweet red be applied to the upper 1/3 of 4. DRY WHITE HYBRID & CLASS N the judges during competition will wines from French Hybrid and the bottles. Entries shall bear no NATIVE AMERICAN GRAPE WINES- be disqualified and may be asked to native American grapes, e.g. FOCH, WELDING other labels, markings, or bottle to include all dry white wines from ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, leave the building. BACO NOIR, LENON MILLOT, WILD decorations. Please do not put French hybrid and native American July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 10. Judges may enter the GRAPE AND CONCORD. labels over the top of the bottles. grapes. e.g. SEYVAL BLANC, begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out competition but are not allowed 14. SWEET WHITE HYBRID VIGNOLES, RAVAT, DELAWARE, Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. to judge classes in which they are AND NATIVE AMERICAN GRAPE NIAGRA, etc. Each Exhibit must have a 3 x 5 entered. WINES - to include all sweet ingredientLabel should and include:if applicable Class; 5. DRY GRAPE CONCENTRATE card explaining what welds were 11. All entries must list primary white wines from French hybrid secondaryType; (sweet ingredient. or dry); major WINES – includes all dry grape used to make the exhibit. ingredient as noted below: and native American grapes. e.g. 4. No Limit to the number of wines produced from concentrates, 1. STICK Apple Zinfandel SEYVAL BLANC, VIGNOLES, RAVAT, entries per exhibitor. All entries both red and white. 2. WIRE Chenin Blanc Rhubarb DELAWARE, NIAGRA, etc. in the same class by an individual 6. DRY FRUIT WINES- includes 3. BRAZING Elderberry, etc 15. SWEET GRAPE exhibitor must be different. An all dry fruit wines excluding wild 4. OTHER It may be helpful to the judges to CONCENTRATE WINES- includes exhibitor may enter different types native fruits in fruit and berry list the secondary ingredient also. all sweet grape wines produced CLASS O wines. e.g. APPLE, PEACH, CHERRY, 12. All wines and bottles will be from concentrates, both red and MELON, CITRUS, etc. WINE disposed of after Fair. white. twoof the entries same just fruit; called e.g. Raspberry Raspberry in 7. DRY BERRY WINES – includes ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, 13. Dawes County Best 16. SWEET FRUIT WINES- theRed same or Raspberry class. Different black; vintage but not of all dry berry wines e.g. RASPBERRY, July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will Winemaker Award points will be includes all sweet fruit wines the same type will be an adequate BLACKBERRY, CRANBERRY, begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out awarded as follows: excluding wild native fruits in difference. BOYSENBERRY, etc. Wild berries Friday, August 4, 9 AM-Noon. 1st 4pts fruit and berry wines. e.g. APPLE, 5. Red wine in classes 1 and 3 goes in class 8. Rules: 2nd 2pts PEACH, CHERRY, MELON, CITRUS, will be permitted to breathe for 8. DRY WILD NATIVE FRUIT 1. All wines must be made by 3rd 1pt etc. one hour prior to the judging. WINES- includes all dry wines amateur wine maker, at their home, Exhibitor with the most points 17. SWEET BERRY WINES- 6. The judge’s decision will be produced from ELDERBERRY, wins the award. includes all sweet berry wines WILD PLUM, GOOSEBERRY, WILD 14. MOST UNUSUAL WINE e.g. RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY, CHERRY, MULBERRY, etc. NOT rosette will be awarded to the CRANBERRY, BOYSENBERRY, etc. CONCORD AND WILD GRAPE. highest scoring, ribbon winning Wild berries goes in class 18. 9. DRY ROSE GRAPE WINES- entry made from unusual 18. SWEET WILD NATIVE FRUIT includes all grape wines made in a ingredients, as determined by the WINES- includes all sweet wines rose style/color. The variety can be judge and superintendent. produced from ELDERBERRY, vinifera, labrusca or hybrid. CLASSES: WILD PLUM, GOOSEBERRY, WILD 10. DRY NOVELTY WINES- 1. DRY RED VINIFERA GRAPE CHERRY, MULBERRY, etc. NOT includes all dry wines produced WINES – to include all dry red CONCORD AND WILD GRAPE. from vegetables, herbs and flowers wines from vinifera grapes, not 19. SWEET ROSE GRAPE including RHUBARB. concentrates, e.g. ZINFANDEL, WINES- includes all grape wines 11. SWEET RED VINIFERA CABERNET SAUVIGNON, made in a rose style/color. The GRAPE WINES- includes all sweet ALICANTE, PETITE SIRAH, etc. variety can be vinifera, labrusca or red wines from vinifera grapes, Concord goes in class 3. hybrid. not concentrates, e.g. ZINFANDEL, 2. DRY WHITE VINIFERA GRAPE 20. SWEET NOVELTY WINES- CABERNET SAUVIGNON, WINES – to include all dry white includes all dry wines produced from vegetables, herbs and flowers including RHUBARB. 21. CHAMPAGNE, SPARKLING WINE AND MEAD, SWEET & DRY includes ALL carbonated wines. EXHIBITOR MUST LIST MAJOR INGREDIENT AND WHETHER THE ENTRY IS SWEET OR DRY. You MUST submit one bottle of 25 oz or 2 bottles of 12 oz. 22. SPECIALTY WINES- to include all wines made with special processes such as fortifying with alcohol, carbonic maceration, etc. 2017 Dawes County Fair 17 Dawes County Open Class e.g. PORT, SHERRY, CORDIAL and the award. 29. American India Pale Ale (list spice or herb vegetable) NOUVEAU. EXHIBITOR MUST LIST 11. Please list the type of beer DIVISION 3 – MIXED STYLE 30. Imperial India Pale Ale 6. Christmas/Winter Specialty MAJOR INGREDIENT, SPECIAL you are entering, e.g. Cherry Wheat, CLASSES: 31. Belgian Blond Spiced beer (list spices) PROCESS AND WHETHER ENTRY Dry Stout, Trappist Ale, etc. Do not 1. Northern German Altbier 32. Belgian Dubbel IS SWEET OR DRY. list the name of beer i.e. Terminator 2. California Common 7. Classic Ruachbier 33. Belian Tipel 23. STILL MEAD-All Honey with Stout. 3. Dusseldorf Altbier 8. Other Smoked Beer original gravities of 1.050 to 1.140. 12. ALL MEADS ARE ENTERED 34. Belgian Golden Strong 4. Fruit Beer 9. Wood Aged Beer PLEASE LIST WHETHER ENTRY IS IN THE WINE CLASSES 21-24. You 35. Belgian Dark Strong (list fruits on entry form) 10. Specialty Beer SWEET OR DRY. You MUST submit must submit 2 bottles of 12 to 17 36. English Old Ale 5. Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer one bottle of 25 oz. or 2 bottles of oz. 37. English Barleywine 12 oz. 13. ALL STILL CIDERS ARE 38. American Barleywine 24. STILL MELOMEL, CYSER ENTERED IN WINE CLASSES 6 OR 39. Weizen/Weissbier ETC WITH ORIGINAL GRAVITIES 16. All sparkling ciders are entered 40. Dunkelweizen OF 1.050 TO 1.140. PLEASE LIST in class 21 only. You must submit 2 41. Weizenbock WHETHER ENTRY IS SWEET OR bottle of 12 to 17 oz. 42. Roggenbier DRY. You MUST submit one bottle (German Rye Beer) of 25 oz. or 2 bottles of 12 oz. DIVISION 1 – ALES 43. Witbier CLASSES: 44. Belgian Pale Ale 1. Cream Ale 45. Saison CLASS P-BEER 2. Blond Ale 46. Biere de Garde ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, 3. Kolsch 47. Belgian Specialty July 28, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will 4. American Wheat or Rye 48. Berliner Weisse begin Friday at 2 PM. Check out 5. Standard/Ordinary Bitter Friday, August 4, 9 AM - Noon. 49. Flanders Red 6. Special/Best/Premium RULES: 50. Flanders Brown/Oud Bitter 1. All BEERS must be made by Bruin amateur home brewers, at their 7. Extra Special/Strong Bitter 51. Straight Lambic home, not at commercial facilities. English Pale Ale 52. Gueuze If made as a group/team, all 8. Scottish Light 53. Fruit Lambic brewers must be listed. 9. Scottish Heavy 2. Entries must be submitted 10. Scottish Export DIVISION 2 – LAGERS two (2) 12 to 17 oz. bottles. Two 11. Irish Red Ale CLASSES: bottles per entry is needed in all 12. Strong Scotch Ale 1. American Lite Lager classes. 13. American Pale Ale 2. American Standard Lager 3. Official Entry Labels should 14. American Amber Ale 3. American Premium Lager be applied to the upper 1/3 of 15. American Brown Ale 4. Munich Helles the bottles. Entries shall bear no 16. English Mild 5. Dortmunder Export other labels, markings, or bottle 17. Southern English Brown 6. German Pilsner decorations. Please do not put 18. Northern English Brown 7. Bohemian Pilsner labels over the top of the bottles. 19. Brown Porter 8. Classic American Pilsner 20. Robust Porter 9. Vienna Lager 21. Baltic Porter 10. Oktoberfest/Marzen Label should include: Class; applicable secondary ingredients. 22. Dry Stout 11. American Dark Lager Type; major ingredient and if 4. No Limit to the number of 23. Sweet Stout 12. Munich Dunkel entries per exhibitor. 24. Oatmeal Stout 13. Schwarzbier 5. The judge’s decision will be 25. Foreign Extra Stout 14. Maibock/Hellesbock final. 26. American stout 15. Traditional Bock 6. Only the Superintendent, 27. Russian Imperial 16. Doppelbock Judges, Helpers, and Scorekeeper Stout will be allowed in the judging area. 17. Eisbock 7. Exhibitors conversing with 28. English India Pale Ale the judges during competition will be disqualified and may be asked to leave the building. 8. Judges may enter the competition but are not allowed to judge classes in which they are entered. 9. All beers and bottles will be disposed of after Fair. 10. Dawes County Best Beer Award points will be awarded as follows:

Brewer with the most points wins 1st - 4pts; 2nd -2pts; 3rd-1pt. Dawes County 4-H Youth Program - General Rules 18 2017 Dawes County Fair 2017 Dawes County Fair 19 Dawes County 4-H Youth Program - Animal Science correction face-to-face meeting with affected Dawes County 4-H Youth Program -Specific action, rule, etc., in persons and event leadership Fair Registration deadline is July 15th question to discuss the situation and the -Additional persons the official ruling. Recommendations General 4-H Rules: the complete swine and photo two in accordance with rules and committee may contact for will be developed, followed, and A. Eligibility of Exhibitors: should be a close-up of the tag in regulations set forth in this further clarification communicated both verbally an Exhibitors are limited to boys and the swine’s ear. premium list. -Procedures and/or steps in writing to the individual or girls who are enrolled in 4-H in •REMEMBER – proper F. Only those market animals carried out by the person involved group affected. Dawes County by June 1. Age is identification of project animals exhibited at the fair will be eligible prior to submission of the protest •Failure of the protester to based on how old the youth was ensures that members are for the sale. to the Dawes County 4-H attend the face-to-face meeting before January 1, of the current getting the full benefit of the 4-H G. Interview Judging: Executive Council. with the Protest Committee will year. Program, learning to properly •4-H members entering static •Membership of the Protest result in no action. Clover Kids: 5 - 7 years old care for and work with an animal exhibits are encouraged to Committee is made up of the •In cases of protest, the 4-H Junior Division: 8 - 10 years old through the year. participate in interview judging. Dawes County 4-H Council member/parent/leader may Intermediate Division: 11 - 13 •Quality Assurance Deadline This allows them to discuss their Executive Board continue to participate. Results years old June 1 4-H exhibits directly with the •Protests will not be accepted of participation will be subject to Senior Division: 14 - 18 years •Dawes County Fair Registration judge and describe the process after the exhibit or event / activity change based on the outcome of old Deadline July 15. Late entries will they took preparing their project. is completed / released. the protest process. B. 4-H members must have be accepted from July 16 - July 19 In addition, interview judging •The protest will be •The Protest Committee and been enrolled in the 4-H project in with a fee. Late fee per member: will give judges an opportunity to acknowledged after receiving Event Leadership reserve the which they are exhibiting by June Static $25/Livestock $50. provide positive input and helpful the written protest and will be right to withhold any award. The 1. Exhibits must be the result of Maximum late fee per member is suggestions to the 4-H member. responded to in a timely manner. 4-H member/parent/leader may 4-H projects since the last county $50. •Interview judging is optional •Protests related to judges’ be excluded from 4-H if action fair. ABSOLUTELY NO FAIR ENTRIES and there will be no deduction integrity, decision, placings, or warrants. C. Responsibility for Entry: The WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER in ribbon placing for those not other evaluations will not be APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR responsibility for making proper JULY 19!! participating. accepted. AND MANAGEMENT: entry rests with the exhibitors. D. DRESS CODE: 4-H livestock •Parents/guardians are allowed •The committee will review the Exhibitors shall at all times It is the responsibility of the (excluding horse), small animal, to listen to the interview process written protest. They may call for a demonstrate honesty, good exhibitors of livestock that an and static exhibitors are required between the youth and the judge. appropriate ownership affidavit to wear a plain white shirt (collar However, they are asked not to was submitted by the deadline button only may be left undone) interfere with or offer comments date to the UNL Extension Office. OR an official Dawes County 4-H during the interview process. Deadline Dates for 2017: T-Shirt, blue jeans (no holes), H. Protest Committee/ •4-H Enrollment: Make checks and closed toed shoes or boots. Grievance Procedure: payable to Dawes County 4-H Livestock exhibitors must wear Adopted on October 14, 2014 – Council hard-soled shoes or boots. Dairy Addition of the County Grievance oOctober 1 – June 1: Fee: $3.00 and dairy goat exhibitors may Policy. oJune 2 – September 30: F e e : wear dark blue jeans or white In accordance with state policy $13.00 pants. No club identification, hats, 2.7.5. •4-H Project Enrollment caps or other types of headgear •The UNL Extension Staff in Deadline June 1 – MEMBERS are to be worn. Neckties are Dawes County, together with the MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H permissible in horse events only. Dawes County 4-H Executive AND HAVE ALL PROJECT Horse exhibitors are required to Council, who will serve as the SELECTIONS MADE BY JUNE 1 follow the dress code outlined in Protest Committee, has the TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE the official 4-H Horse Show and authority to make appropriate AT THE COUNTY AND STATE Judging Guide. It is an honor decisions on local 4-H disputes. FAIRS. and privilege to wear proper These decisions will be formulated •Animal Affidavits Deadline attire and is an early education using state policy and national June 1 – This includes the following to dressing appropriately for job directives as formulated by this species: Rabbit, Breeding Heifer, interviews. First impressions are policy or as dictated by law. Market Beef, Feeder Calf, Bucket extremely important so dressing •All protests must be submitted Calf, Dairy, Breeding Ewe, Market appropriately and being neat and in writing and signed by the Lamb, Breeding Doe, Market clean project an image of success. protester. Goat, Dairy Goat, Market Swine, Dress code violation reduces •The written protest must Horse. Swine affidavits must placing by one ribbon. include: be accompanied by two photos E. Authority: Each Division -Name of persons involved properly identifying the project Superintendent shall have the -Cause of complaint or appeal swine with the tag clearly visible authority to make all decisions -Situation and documentation in the ear. Photo one should show within their respective areas -Recommendations for Dawes County 4-H Youth Program/Animal Science Rules 20 2017 Dawes County Fair sportsmanship and comply Science (science, technology, members is being evaluated, due those entries that meet the average rosettes will be awarded to the with the 4-H Code of Conduct. engineering or applied math) consideration of their age and/ standard or are slightly below the Overall Champion in the static Inappropriate behavior or project in all curriculum areas will or development and experience average standard established for and livestock exhibits where management by exhibitors, family be considered for state fair must be taken into account. The that respective class. The general multiple divisions and classes members or others could result entry. Exhibit needs to include entries, exhibits, or contestants level of accomplishment meets are under one specific heading. in disqualification of entry and/ completed form. At state fair, up are evaluated and arranged into expectations, but is less than Example: Grand Champion or exhibitor. All complaints to 20 top 4-H Science exhibits will groups for recognition of their excellent. Shortcomings are found Market Beef or Grand Champion of violations should be put in be chosen from all curriculum achievement based upon how in certain aspects to cause this Photography I, II, or III. Overall writing and signed. The 4-H areas and will receive a $100 cash close the exhibit meets the pre- ranking. Awards will not be given in any Executive Council will review all award sponsored by the Nebraska established standards. After •White (Fair): A white is class that does not show a purple submissions and take appropriate 4-H Foundation. evaluation of each item in the awarded to those entries that do or blue exhibit. action. RIBBONS, AWARDS AND class, the entire class may be not meet average standard. The •Award Stickers: As a cost STATE FAIR EXHIBITS AND TROPHIES: subdivided into four groups level of accomplishment is less saving measure, award stickers TRIPS: Nebraska 4-H system utilizes according to their own merit. than expected. A ranking of white signifying the ribbon placing •All static exhibits must have a “group” or “Danish” approach The groupings or ribbons are as is deserved due to the severe will be attached to all static entry received a purple ribbon at the to awarding ribbons. The group follows: shortcoming from the good cards and given to all livestock county fair to advance to the State or Danish method is a method •Purple (Superior): A purple is standard. exhibitors to be placed on stall Fair. of evaluating entries or exhibits awarded to those entries that far •Participation Ribbons: 4-H cards. Traditional ribbons will •Where presence of the 4-H’er in a particular class or contest exceed the average standard or Clover Kids (ages 5-7) who are be given to any exhibitor upon is required, participants must be according to the standards meet the standards established for prohibited from participating request. Rainbow Ribbons will 10 years of age before January 1, of developed for that class or contest. that particular class. This award in any competitive events will still be given to all Clover Kids. the current year. Where presence All exhibits in this approach indicates a near perfect exhibit. be awarded multi-colored Animal Science General of the 4-H’er is not required, they are judged in comparison •Blue (Excellent): A blue is participation ribbons with no must be 8 years of age before with a standard as opposed to awarded to those entries that connotation of placement. Rules Pen, Tie, and Tack Assignments: January 1, of the current year. comparison with other exhibits exceed the average standard. This •Champion and Reserve Pen, tie, and tack assignments STATE FAIR***PREMIER 4-H in a class. The standard for each award indicates a certain degree Rosettes: Division /Class category will be made by a committee of SCIENCE AWARD: exhibit is established by the of excellence that exceeds the champions/reserve champions large animal superintendents and 4-H static exhibits characteristics of the “ideal” average expectation and may be (as specified by the Fairbook) office staff the week before fair. incorporating or demonstrating product in each category. given to multiple participants. will receive large rosettes (purple Pens and ties will take precedence concepts from the areas of 4-H If the performance of 4-H •Red (Good): A red is awarded to for Champion, pink for Reserve Champion). “Best of Show” over tacks. Emphasis will be placed on keeping clubs together if submitted by deadline. Showmanship Contest Round Robin: Superintendents: Large - Adam Sellman & Clint Phillips Small - Ericka Lans & Kris Vahrenkamp A showmanship contest will be held at the beginning of each animal project show. Exhibitors taking part in this contest will be judged on their skill as showmen and appearance of their animals. While grooming counts, breed and individual excellence of the animal does not. Round Robin contestants will be comprised of senior showmanship winners (champion and reserve). In the event there isn’t a senior representative in a species, the champion intermediate will be chosen to round out the field of contestants. Please refer to the fair schedule for date and time of Round Robin contest. General Rules: 2017 Dawes County Fair 21 Dawes County 4-H Youth Program - Animal Rules

A. The champion senior •Contestants will draw from •25 Points Animals – clean at Educational Displays: •NOTE: Please take into showman for each species will be the animals selected by the large all times with proper grooming, 4-H’ers exhibiting dairy, beef, consideration that these exhibits eligible to compete in the Round and small animal superintendents feeding, bedding and care sheep, swine, goat, poultry, and may be displayed inside the barn Robin contest. and will then compete with the apparent. rabbits are invited to create a and may not be returned to the B. If a senior level youth wins animal drawn. •10 Points Stalls – clean and poster highlighting an educational exhibitor in the original condition showmanship in more than one •A Round Robin contestant neat, bedding clean and fresh, aspect of their animal project. The at the time of entry. 4-H’ers species, he/she will draw to see CANNOT show their own feed and feed pans/buckets clean poster could focus on a current are encouraged to laminate or which species they will represent animal. and in place. Stalls and pens must livestock issue, animal industry otherwise protect their displays. in the Round Robin contest. The •A winner will be chosen for be cleaned before 9:00 a.m. career, animal care or health, •This class is also listed reserve champion senior from the Large Animal and Small Animal •10 Points Tack and Feed Area economic impacts of the livestock under the general rules of each species not drawn will then be based on their cumulative point – kept clean and neatly arranged, industry. All educational display individual species: eligible to compete. total. fork handles, and similar entries must match the species the Educational Display: C. In the event that there is no Herdsmanship Contest: equipment kept down. 4-H’er is exhibiting. For example, G000001. Educational Display – senior exhibitor in a showmanship General Rules: •25 Points Alley – Exhibitors’ if a 4-H’er is exhibiting beef, their Please see Animal Science General contest for a particular species, A. Herdsmanship duties are the share of alley area kept clean. entry must be about beef and not Rules for more information. then the champion intermediate responsibility of exhibitors rather Wheelbarrows and equipment different species. •Educational displays are due showman will be allowed to than leaders and parents. kept from aisle. Alleys must be •Posters will be on display as a to the 4-H Building between 9:00 participate in the Round Robin B. Herdsmanship begins with swept by 9:00 a.m. way to improve the educational am – 1:00 pm on Monday, July 31, contest. the check-in of livestock and ends •25 Points Exhibitors – Proper experiences of both the 4-H for judging. D. A maximum of 7 youth will with the clean-up after the Fair. courtesy and conduct shown by member and the general public Livestock/Animal General Rules show in the Large Animal Round C. 4-H Members are responsible exhibitors at all times including increasing agricultural literacy and Guidelines: Robin, and 4 in the Small Animal for their animal(s) at all times. with the public and other and promoting good will at the A. Check-In: Animals may not Round Robin. Animals are on display to promote exhibitors. Need to be near animal county fair. arrive more than 24 hours prior to E. Large Animal: 4-H and proper animal handling. so as to answer questions about •Posters will be judged and are animal check-in time. •Includes Beef, Dairy, Sheep, D. Judges will be anonymous. your project, unless otherwise eligible for the Nebraska State B. Back Tags: Back tags with Swine, Goat, and Horse E. Scoring: 100 points possible showing. Fair if receiving a purple ribbon at individual 4-H member numbers •No BULLS of any age can each day with a maximum of 500 •05 Points Promotion – County Fair. MUST be worn during ALL events be shown in the showmanship Points. An additional 100 points Ribbons/award stickers and signs •Poster display should be in which competing. Exhibitors contest/Round Robin. is available at the end of the fair displayed so sponsors can be sturdy enough to last through the may pick up their back tags in F. Small Animal: for clean-up. recognized. fair and no larger than 22” x 28”. the 4-H Building on Monday, •Includes Dog, Cat, Poultry, and Rabbit •Dog and cat species will need to go first followed by rabbit and poultry. A draw for species can still be made, however, draw from dog/cat first and then rabbit/ poultry. G. Superintendents: (Large and Small Animal) •Superintendents for each species must confirm with the champion showman as soon as possible on their intention of entering the Round Robin competition. •Superintendents for each species are responsible to select animals for the Round Robin contest. H. Contest Structure: •Round Robin Superintendents will draw for order in which species will be shown. •The youth representing the species will go first in order with other contestants drawing for the remaining positions. Dawes County 4-H Youth - Plant Science 22 2017 Dawes County Fair during Static Exhibit Check-In. by the exhibitor who entered it. the exhibitor is excused by the DNA in beef is April 15. For all the respective Livestock Health Those competing in Horse, Cat Horse lease arrangements are division Superintendent because other species, deadline is June 15. Requirements. All livestock are and Dog Shows may pick up acceptable, but must be certified of serious illness, disability due Pre-entry deadline for State Fair subject to examination, upon number during check in of those on the appropriate forms in the to an injury (e.g. broken arm and Ak-Sar-Ben is August 10. arrival, for evidence of infectious events. Back tags will also be Extension Office.Ownership or leg) or conflict with other L. Rate of Gain Contest: or contagious diseases, open available at the Extension Office affidavits for beef, horse, sheep, livestock classes. An exhibitor Calculated as follows: pounds wounds and other animal health one week prior to Fair, so they can swine, dairy, and meat goats, must who has more than one animal in gained divided by number of concerns and if such is found, they be laminated in advance. Safety be submitted to Extension Office a class needs to secure approval days on feed. Days on feed will be will not be allowed entrance onto pins are the responsibility of the by June 1. ID’s will be checked on for another 4-H member, eligible the number of days from initial the grounds. Diseased or injured exhibitor. EXHIBITORS WILL entry day. to exhibit livestock, to show the weigh in to the date of weigh in animals may be removed from the ONLY BE ISSUED 2 BACK TAGS F. Unruly or Uncontrollable additional animal in the class. at the county fair. Rate of Gain grounds upon a recommendation FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK OF Animals: An animal that becomes Substitute showmen must be a results will be posted immediately of a veterinarian. FAIR. wild and uncontrollable during 4-H member exhibiting in one of following species weight in at fair. •Under no circumstances may C. Livestock Tags: Tags for the fair or show may be declared the livestock shows at the Dawes M. Grooming of Livestock: animals under quarantine be Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goat ineligible by the division County 4-H Fair. •Exhibitors are exhibited. are available at the Nebraska Superintendent. I. Dress Code: 4-H livestock and ENCOURAGED to groom, clip, •Only animals not showing Extension Office. Members G. Animal Testing and small animal exhibitors (excluding trim and block their own animals. signs of infectious or contagious are allowed three, free tags per Examination: Any animal entered horse) are required to wear a plain •Exhibitors shall not add diseases will be allowed to show. species and will be charged $1.00 in 4-H classes that are tampered white shirt (collar button only materials, natural or synthetic, Animals with active ringworm, for additional tags. with by unusual means to change may be left undone) OR an official which extend body shapes beyond lesions, visible warts, dermatitis D. Livestock Quality Assurance: appearance or weight may be Dawes County 4-H T-Shirt, blue normal limits. or abscesses will not be allowed Any 4-H youth, ages 8-18, declared ineligible by review of jeans (no holes), and hard-soled •Upon violation of above rules, on the grounds or allowed to enrolled in a livestock project Superintendents, 4-H Executive shoes or boots. Dairy and dairy the exhibitor’s animal involved show. including beef, dairy cattle, dairy Council and Nebraska Extension goat exhibitors may wear dark may be lowered one or two ribbon Q. MINIMUM/MAXIMUM goat, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, staff. If necessary, the cost of blue jeans or white pants. No club placing (s) or may be disqualified WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: sheep, and swine are required to testing will be the responsibility identification, hats, caps or other from the show. •Market Beef: Steers – 1,150 complete three modules in the of the exhibitor if an infraction is types of headgear are to be worn. N. Breaking market classes into lbs./1,700 lbs.; Heifers – 1,050 Livestock QA Course by JUNE 1! documented. Neckties are permissible in horse weight divisions: Superintendents lbs./1,700 lbs. E. Ownership of Animals & H. Substitute Showman: An events only. Horse exhibitors are for each species are responsible •Market Sheep: 100 lbs./180 lbs. Poultry: All animals and poultry animal must be shown by the required to follow the dress code with the general rule being a •Market Swine: 220 lbs./350 lbs. in the 4-H Show must be owned 4-H owner who entered it unless outlined in the official 4-H Horse minimum of four animals per R. Market Animals not meeting Show and Judging Guide. Dress class. rate of gain requirements are not code violation reduces placing by O. Reweighs: Exhibitors will eligible for Champion or Reserve one ribbon. be allowed to weigh their market Champion. J. Horse Exhibitors: 4-H animals only once. Exceptions Foundation Livestock Sale Rules armbands will be required to can be made by Superintendents and Guidelines: be worn by all exhibitors. These if there are mechanical A. 4-H’ers selling animals MUST are available for purchase in malfunctions of the scale but fill out SALE CARDS and turn into the Extension Office or can be the animal must be backed the Fair Office by Thursday, at the borrowed on the day of the horse off the scale and immediately conclusion of the last livestock show. reweighed. Animals should be show. K. Market Animals to be Shown clean (excessive mud, manure, B. 4-H member’s sale quota will at State Fair: MUST have hair etc. removed) for weigh-in. be TWO animals ONLY. It can be samples for DNA on file along P. Health Requirements: All a combination of two different with an EID Tag. Deadline for exhibitors must comply with species or two animals of the same species. C. Qualifying animals include beef, sheep, swine, goat, market poultry and market rabbits. D. Exhibitors unable to be present for the sale must provide a written statement in advance to the Foundation Sale Committee and receive approval for their request. E. 4-H Dress Code applies to exhibitors selling animals at the Foundation Livestock Sale. 2017 Dawes County Fair 23 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Range Management

F. All Large Animal ribbon at the county fair to advance total when judged. Essay must be sheaf of stems 3 inches in diameter at their project. Include any references Superintendents as well as Rabbit to the State Fair. the original work of the individual top tied with stems cut at ground level used. The essay should be in a clear and Poultry Superintendents need exhibitor. Attach the essay to the or half size small square bale. plastic cover with the exhibitor’s to work with the Sale Committee. DIVISION 750: FIELD CROPS entry in a clear plastic cover such G750001. Corn. (includes yellow, name outside. white, pop, waxy, or any other type) G750006. Crop Production Display. G. All exhibitors participating (GRAIN OR PLANT EXHIBITS) that it can be read without removing ***Individuals in the Crop it from the cover. In addition to the G750002. Soybeans. The purpose of this class is to in the Foundation Livestock Production, Field Crops project may essay, grain and plant exhibits will G750003. Oats. allow original and creative exhibits Sale must have received Quality exhibit grain or plants or prepare an be judged on condition, appearance G750004. Wheat. that contain educational information Assurance Training. educational display representing their (i.e. disease and insect damage, grain G750005. Any other crop. (includes about crop production aspects, such H. Species must meet the project.*** fill), uniformity (size, shape, color, grain sorghum, alfalfa, millets, barley, as crop scouting, alternative crops, market weight requirements to be A. IMPORTANT: A two-page maturity), and quality of exhibit. rye, triticale, amaranth, dry beans, etc. eligible for sale. (maximum) essay must accompany Refer to Scoresheet SF 264. sugar beet, mung bean, canola, forage G750007. Crop Technology Display. I. Only one animal can be grain and plant exhibits. The essay C. Grain exhibits must be one gallon sorghum, safflower, etc) Display information about represented at the Foundation must include the exhibitors name per sample. Grain exhibits harvested aspects of technology used in DIVISION 750: DISPLAYS crop production, such as genetic Livestock Sale as a “Champion and address, county, plant hybrid or in the fall (e.g., corn or soybeans) may variety, plant population, whether be from the previous year’s project. A. The purpose of the display is engineering, crop breeding, GPS, Pen of 3” Animal. crop production was irrigated or Display containers will be furnished. to tell an educational story to those yield mapping, computers, etc. J. Treatment of Sick Market dryland, and general information D. Plant exhibits, with the exception that view the display. The display is G750008. Crop End Use Display. Animals at Fair: Animals which including farm-cropping history, soil of ears of corn, must be the result of a visual representation (pictures, Display information about the uses are administered treatment of type and weather effects. The essay also the current year’s project. charts, graphs) no larger than 28” for a crop, such as food, feed, fuel, or medication having a withdrawal must include an economic analysis of •Corn - 10 ears or 3 stalks (cut at wide by 28” tall on plywood or poster other products. time period will be disqualified the project, listing individual expenses ground level with no roots or soil and board. The display should be neatly G750009. Water or Soil Display. from the sale. and income, on a per acre basis. Other bound together) titled. Make sure to label display Display information about water topics to discuss are the selection of •Grain Sorghum - 4 stalks (cut at with exhibitor’s name, address, and or soils, such as how soils are being county on backside. Explain pictures used for crop production, range, ***IN THE CASE OF SOLD variety or hybrid, impacts of tillage ground level and bound together) and conservation practices, inputs •Soybeans - 6 stalks (cut at ground and graphs clearly and concisely. conservation, wildlife, or wetland use, MARKET ANIMALS*** (fuel, fertilizer, irrigation, labor, level and bound together) Consider creativity and neatness. or ways to protect or conserve water IF THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT pesticides, etc.), any observations •Small grains (oats, barley, wheat, Refer to Scoresheet SF 259. and soil resources. AN EXHIBITOR VIOLATED made during the growing season, and triticale) - sheaf of heads 2 inches in B. Each display must have a one- G750010. Career Interview Display. THE QUALITY ASSURANCE what you learned from your crops diameter at top tie with stems about page essay (minimum) explaining The purpose of this class is to AGREEMENT AND HAS USED project. 24” long. why the exhibitor chose the area of allow youth to investigate a career in DRUGS OR OTHER MEASURES B. The essay counts as 50% of the •Other crops (alfalfa, millet, etc.) - display and what they learned from agronomy. Youth should interview 1 TO ENHANCE ANIMAL PRESENTATION WHILE RISKING THE QUALITY OF THE ANIMAL – VERIFIED BY OBSERVATION OR FROM TESTING RESULTS AFTER THE SALE OF THE ANIMAL – THE EXHIBITOR WILL FORFEIT ALL MONIES RECEIVED BACK TO THE BUYER AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO ONE YEAR INELIGIBILITY OF SELLING ANY MARKET ANIMALS. Plant Science Crops and Range (Agronomy) Department G Superintendent: Clint Phillips

General Information: The purpose of these exhibits is to demonstrate to the public the benefits from the study and application of crop, weed, range and soil sciences to solving problems in management, conservation, sustainability and environmental protection. All exhibits must have received a purple Dawes County 4-H Youth - Beef 24 2017 Dawes County Fair person that works with crops about neatness, and conformity to exhibit G751003. Weed Display Book. Classes 1-8. should include root as well as stem such topics as, what parts of their job requirements. Refer to Scoresheet SF The display is a visual representation C. Each exhibit must be properly and leaf tissue. do they enjoy or dislike, why did they 261. (pictures, charts, graphs) no larger identified with Unit and Class. B. Exhibits will be judged based choose that career, what was their C. Each completed mount must than 28” x 28” on plywood or poster D. All plant displays and display on completeness of plant mount, education, etc. Include a picture of have the following information board. The display should be neatly covers must be the result of the accuracy of identification, labeling, the person interviewed. (see example below) in the lower titled. Make sure to label display with current year’s work. neatness and conformation to project right corner of the mounting exhibitor’s name, address, and county E. Plant identification and lists of requirements. Refer to Scoresheet SF DIVISION 751: WEED SCIENCE sheet: 1. Scientific name (in italic on backside. Explain pictures and appropriate plants in each category 260. Any individual in the or underlined), with authority. graphs clearly and concisely. Refer (grasses, forbs, shrubs, and grass-like C. Each completed mount must Conservation, Environment 1, 2 or 2. Common name. 3. County of to Scoresheet SF 259. Each display plants) can be found in the Range have the following information 3, Range, Reading the Range 1 or collection. 4. Collection date. 5. must have a one-page essay explaining Judging Handbook and Contest in the lower right corner of the Using Nebraska Range 2, or Crop Collector’s name. 6. Collection why the exhibitor chose the area of Guide (EC150, Revised July 2009), mounting sheet: 1. Scientific name Production, Field Crops projects may number, indicating order that display and what they learned from Common Grasses of Nebraska (in italic or underlined), with exhibit a weed book or weed display. plants were collected. and 7. Other their project. Include any references (EC170), and Common Forbs and authority. 2. Common name. 3. The book cover and at least 15 of the information depending on class used. The essay should be in a clear Shrubs of Nebraska (EC118). County of collection. 4. Collection specimens must represent this year’s selected, i.e., noxious, life form. This plastic cover with the exhibitor’s name F. The purpose of these exhibits is to date. 5. Collector’s name. 6. Personal work. For assistance identifying information should be typed or outside. demonstrate to the public the benefits collection number, indicating plants, participants can use Nebraska printed neatly. The purpose of this class is to from the study and application of order that plants were collected in Department of Agriculture’s Weeds of G751001. Weed Identification Book. allow original and creative exhibits crop, weed, range and soil sciences your personal collection. 7. Other Nebraska and the Great Plains (1994) A collection of a minimum of 15 that contain educational information to solving problems in management, information, depending on class or Weeds of the Great Plains (2003). plant mounts including at least two about weeds, such as interesting conservation, sustainability and selected, i.e., value and importance, A. Display one plant on the book of the following prohibited noxious information about a weed species, environmental protection. For life span, growth season, origin, cover (no label required on cover weeds (Canada thistle, musk thistle, the effects of weed control, herbicide guidelines on specific projects, refer major types of range plants. This specimen). Plants must be mounted plumeless thistle, saltcedar, leafy resistant weeds, what makes a weed a to appropriate project manuals. information should be typed or on sheets that are no larger than 14” spurge, purple loosestrife, diffuse weed, or uses for weeds. G. All static exhibits must have printed neatly. wide by 14” high. Proper plant mount knapweed, spotted knapweed, received a purple ribbon at the county D330001. Value and Importance for should include root as well as stem Japanese knotweed, bohemian DIVISION 330: RANGE fair to advance to the State Fair. Livestock Forage and Wildlife Habitat and leaf tissue. Plants should be glued knotweed, giant knotweed, sericea MANAGEMENT Information for Books Classes: and Food Book. rather than taped, and the mounts lespedeza or phragmites), and at General Information: A. For books, plants must be A collection of 12 different plant should be protected with a clear least five weeds that are a problem A. Individuals in Reading the Range mounted on sheets that are no larger mounts, with 4 classified as high clover. primarily in lawns. Unit 1 project may exhibit in Classes than 14” x 14” high. Plants should value, 4 as medium value, and 4 as B. Exhibits will be judged based G751002. Life Span Book. 1-5, and 8. be glued rather than taped and the low value for livestock forage, wildlife on completeness of plant mount, A collection of 7 perennial, 1 B. Individuals in the Using Nebraska mounts should be protected with habitat, or wildlife food. Value and accuracy of identification, label, biennial, and 7 annual weeds. Range Unit 2 project may exhibit in a clear cover. Proper plant mount importance classifications can be found in the Range Judging Handbook and Contest Guide (EC150, Revised July 2009) on pages 3 through 6. Plants can consist of any combination of grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs. Assemble plant mounts in order of high, medium, and low value and importance. Label each plant mount with its value and importance classifications for each of the three areas; Livestock Forage, Wildlife Habitat, Wildlife Food. D330002. Life Span Book. A collection of 6 perennial plant mounts and 6 annual plant mounts selected from grasses or forbs. D330003. Growth Season Book. A collection of 6 cool-season grass mounts and 6 warm-season grass mounts. D330004. Origin Book. A collection of plant mounts of 6 native range grasses, and 6 introduced grasses. Introduced grasses are not from North America and often used to seed pastures. D330005. Major Types of Range Plants Book. A collection of plant mounts of 3 grasses, 3 forbs, 3 grass-like, and 3 shrubs. 2017 Dawes County Fair 25 Dawes County Cat - Companion Animal - Dairy Cattle

D330006. Range Plant Collection B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: Superintendents may further group or have an EID Tag and DNA on file by within two weeks of birth. Calf Book. A 4-H Member is limited to 3 divide the Breeding classes according April 15. Breeding Heifers must have Sources - Feedlots, dairies, sale barn, A collection of 12-range plant breeding cattle, 3 stocker/feeder, 3 to age and breed for convenience of a Tattoo and Breeding Nomination neighbor, calving cull cows. mounts with something in common market beef, and one bucket calf. judging, if the show warrants. Market Card on file by June 15. A heifer 2. Exhibitors can be ages 8-18 (i.e. poisonous to cattle, or historically Breeding cattle entered in this show classes will be divided according to that is identified as a market heifer (by January 1); must be enrolled in used as food by Native Americans, or must be owned by the exhibitor by weights as the Superintendents see fit. by April 15 can be changed, and re- the Bucket Calf Project; and have dye plants, or favorite antelope forage, June 1 of the current year. J. Weight and Gain Requirements identified as breeding by June 15. The completed the annual Livestock etc.). Include a short paragraph in the C. Tie-Outs Permitted: But NOT for Ribbon Awards: Market Steers and animal will need to have a breeding Quality Assurance class. front of the book, which describes BEFORE 6:30 p.m. on any evening. Market Heifers are to participate in nomination card completed and 3. Exhibitors will need to complete what the plants have in common and D. Exhibitors furnish own feed and the Rate of Gain Contest to exemplify submitted by June 15. Starting in the Bucket Calf Record Book why you have chosen to collect them. bedding. the industry process of finishing beef 2016, Nebraska State Fair will be Blow (available online at: http://extension. Information for Display Classes: E. Weighing and Checking in a profitable and efficient manner. and Go. State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben unl.edu/statewide/dawes/4h/). This The purpose of the display is to Identification: Market Steers and Market Steers and Market Heifers entries are due by August 10. should be completed and turned in tell an educational story to those that Heifers will be weighed on entry must meet or exceed the weight, M. Educational Display: Please see to the Extension Office by July 25 view the display. The display is a visual day to establish classes, and will be and weight gain requirements listed Animal Science General Rules for to allow the judge time to read and representation (pictures, charts, weighed only once. No re-weighs. below, to be eligible to be placed more Information. prepare for interviews. graphs) no larger than 28” x 28” on Entry weight is sale weight. first or second in a class. Rate of gain N. Bucket Calf: PURPOSE: To 4. 4-H’er should develop plywood or poster board. The display F. Minimum/Maximum Weights: results will be available immediately provide greater consistency in judging management and marketing plan should be neatly titled. Make sure to No re-weighs will be allowed. Market following weigh-ins at fair, but a 4-H while improving the educational with parent, leader or banker. label display with exhibitor’s name, Steers must weigh a minimum of member should be able to calculate impact of the project. Record book 5. Identification - Bucket Calf address, and county on backside. 1,150 lbs. to sell, and Market Heifers if they are compliant based on will help teach proper health care and should carry an official 4-H ear tag Refer to Scoresheet SF 259. must weigh a minimum of 1,050 minimum requirements and the days nutritional requirements of young and be identified on a 4-H affidavit D330007. Parts of a Range Plant lbs. to sell, and for the Rate of Gain since initial weigh-in. cattle, basic beef management skills with signed form turned into the Poster. Contest. NEW IN 2017: For selling Minimum Average Daily Gain without a large investment, basic Extension Office by June 1. Member Mount a range plant on a poster purposes only, youth will only be paid Minimum/Maximum Weight at Fair record-keeping skills, and provide may identify more animals but will be board. Label all the plant parts. up to a maximum weight of 1,700 lbs. Market Steers 2 . 2 a better understanding of the feeder limited to one calf for exhibit at the Include the plant label in the lower G. All Beef must have official 4-H lbs./day 1,150 lbs. / 1700 lbs. cattle industry. fair. right corner. Put your name and 4-H ownership affidavits on file for the Market Heifers 2 . 0 GUIDELINES: 6. Exhibitors will sign up for county on the back of the poster. current year. lbs./day 1,050 lbs. / 1700 lbs. 1. A Bucket Calf is an orphan or interview times when submitting their Information for Board Classes: H. All market heifers must have a K. Stocker-Feeder Calves: Released newborn calf; male or female; dairy, completed record book. Interviews Display boards should be should Bangs tag and legible tattoo, OR Spay after being shown beef, or cross; fed on bucket or will be held on Thursday, August 3, 3- no larger than 30” x 36” tall, or if Certificate to be sold in the 4-H Sale. L. IF YOU CHOOSE TO EXHIBIT bottle; or on nurse cow. Select and/or 5 p.m. Calves will be shown at halter. hinged in the middle a maximum of I. It takes a minimum of 4 Market AT AK-SAR-BEN OR STATE FAIR: purchase a calf born between January Clipping is optional. 60” x 36” tall. Display boards should Beef to have a separate class. Market Beef Steers and Heifers must 1 and June 1 of current project year 7. Calves will be presented to the be adequately labeled. Refer to Scoresheet SF 260. D330008. Range Plant Board. Will include 25 range forage species important to a particular county. D330009. Special Study Board. A display of the results of a clipping study, a degree of use study, range site study, etc. D330010. Junior Rancher Board. This exhibit should include a ranch map with a record book or an appropriate educational display on some phase of rangeland or livestock management.

Beef Department G Superintendents: Samantha Dyer, Jim Lambert, Ryan Sellman, Tuffy Snook Junior Superintendents: Jake Lemmon and Chance Snook

General Beef Rules BEEF RULES AND GUIDELINES: A. General Animal Science and Livestock Rules apply to this Department. Dawes County 4-H Youth - County Only Projects 26 2017 Dawes County Fair public on Friday, August 4, for presentation of awards. All judging will have G005013 G005019 G005025 Eligible) been done prior to that time. Yearling Heifers (Mar – Apr 16) Enter exhibits on Thursday, August 8. Bucket Calves will be dismissed immediately following the award G005014 G005020 G005026 3, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building. presentations. Yearling Heifers (Jan – Feb 16) Interview judging will be held. 9. Bucket Calves are eligible for Beef or Dairy Showmanship by all age divisions. G005015 G005021 G005027 A. Cake’s board/base should be no 10. Judging - Because this is a learning project, the quality and condition of larger than 16” the animal is only 15%. The Bucket Calf Project will be judged according to the ANGUS HEREFORD CROSSBREED AND OTHERS B. Cake must be securely covered following score card: CLASS # CLASS # CLASS # with clear plastic wrap for food safety. •Evaluation of a completed record 35% BULLS: Otherwise, it cannot be exhibited. •Evaluation of member’s knowledge by interview 35% Calved 2017 C. Any design, shape, frosting •Quality and condition of animal 15% G005028 G005030 G005032 technique, and/or fondant are •Evidence of training and showing 15% Yearling Bulls – Calved 2016 acceptable. G005029 G005031 G005033 D. Creativity and originality are DIVISION 005: BEEF MARKET: encouraged. G005001. Senior Showmanship. Heifers E. Cakes will be judged on G005002. Intermediate Showmanship. G005034 G005035 G005036 appearance and creativity. They will G005003. Junior Showmanship. Steers not be tasted. G005004. Clover Kid Showmanship. (calf under 350 pounds and no more than G005037 G005038 G005039 F. Cake mixes are acceptable. 6 months of age) G005040. GROUP OF 5 MARKET CALVES. (ALL FROM ONE CLUB) G. Recipe card is required. If a cake G005005. Bucket Calf. G000001. Educational Display. mix is used, please designate what G005006. Cow/Calf Pair. type of mix and other ingredients added to complete the cake. Frosting ANGUS HEREFORD CROSSBREED AND OTHERS COUNTY ONLY PROJECTS UNDER HEALTHY type and ingredients should also be CLASS # CLASS # CLASS # LIFESTYLES, FOODS & NUTRITION SECTION: included. STOCKER/FEEDER CALVES: ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION *** H. There are two age divisions and Heifer/Steer G005007 G005008 G005009 •Creatively Decorated Cakes and Pies are County Only projects and not eligible guidelines for each. See classes below. BREEDING HEIFERS: for selection to the Nebraska State Fair. I. Items will be eligible for the Heifer Calves (Jan – Jun 17) •Youth wishing to exhibit a creatively decorated cake or pie at the county fair Creatively Decorated Cake and Pie G005010 G005016 G005022 MUST ENROLL IN HL: OTHER FOODS & NUTRITION PROJECT 1: CAKE Live Auction on Thursday evening, Heifer Calves (Nov – Dec 16) DECORATING & PIES by JUNE 1. 6:30 p.m., in the Arena/Grandstand G005011 G005017 G005023 •Youth wishing to exhibit a pie at county fair that would be state fair eligible area. Heifer Calves (Sept – Oct 16) should enroll in HL: Foods & Nutrition (C) - Foodworks Level D. Pies have very G005012 G005018 G005024 specific criteria in this project area. Class: E475001. Senior Creatively Yearling Heifers (May – Aug 16) Division 475, Creatively Decorated Cakes - (County Only – Not State Fair Decorated Cake. – Exhibitors 12 to 18 years of age before January 1. Must bake and decorate cakes independently. Class: E475002. Junior Creatively Decorated Cake. – Exhibitors 8 to 11 before January 1. Must bake and decorate cake independently.

Division 476, Pies (County Only – Not State Fair Eligible) Enter exhibits on Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Interview judging will be held. A. Pie must be securely covered with clear plastic wrap for food safety. Otherwise, it cannot be exhibited. B. Crust must be rolled pastry dough made from scratch. C. One or two-crust pie is acceptable, crumb tops are allowed. D. Filling may be handmade or canned, but canned filling is not eligible for live cake/pie auction. E. Pies requiring refrigeration will not be accepted, judged, or displayed. F. Uncooked fruit is not allowed in any exhibit due to spoilage. G. Cream cheese fillings and/or frostings are not allowed. H. Recipe card is required. I. Items meeting criteria of being 2017 Dawes County Fair 27 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Cat completely made from scratch, a County Only Creatively Decorated Superintendent: Julie Garrett (5); Appropriate enrichment (toys, Certified Veterinarian ONLY. This including filling, will be eligible Cake or Pie (handmade crust/filling Junior Superintendent: Kylee bedding) (5); Temperature control vaccination must be current, and for the Creatively Decorated Cake only) to be eligible to participate in Garrett (5). include a veterinarian signature on and Pie Live Auction on Thursday the live auction. Pies made in the E. Health: Cats should be free of the Vaccination Record Form. evening at 6:30 p.m. A duplicate pie Foodworks project are also eligible. CAT RULES AND GUIDELINES: fleas, ticks, ear mites, ringworm, any G. Claws: If the cat is not declawed, should be made for the live auction, B. The cake’s board/base should be A. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: internal and external parasite, and/ the claws must be clipped. This will and brought to the 4-H Building on no larger than 16” square. A 4-H Member is limited to 2 cats. or infectious disease. If a cat exhibits be a point of judging during the Thursday by 4:30 p.m. C. Cakes and pies must be securely The entries in the Dawes County signs of being contagious, it will be competition. No expectant or nursing J. Please refer to General Food and covered with clear plastic wrap for Fair and State 4-H Cat Show are not considered a danger to the other cats, mother cats may be entered in the Nutrition Rules for clarification of food safety. Otherwise, it cannot be judged according to breed standards. and not be allowed to show. show. allowable fillings and toppings. sold. Exhibitors are automatically entered F. Vaccination Form: A Nebraska H. All cats must be shown on a D. Items must include a recipe card. in the Showmanship at State but it is 4-H Certified Vaccination Form can leash: Exhibitors will be judged on Class: E476001. Pie. (County Only) E. Live auction cakes will be an option at the Dawes County Fair. be picked up at the Extension Office. the handling of the cat from the cage entered and judged on Thursday, Kittens must be at least 4 months old It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to to the judge’s table. FOODS AND NUTRITION SILENT August 3, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in order to be eligible to be shown. make sure all information is filled out AND LIVE AUCTIONS F. Live auction pies will have been B. Showmanship: The showmanship and signed by a Certified Veterinarian. Offering youth a showcase for their judged on Monday, July 31, during score sheet includes the following Completed form MUST be turned Leadership & creative talents and opportunity to 4-H Entry Day with a fresh, duplicate point breakdown: Animal Evaluation in to the Extension Office when Citizenship develop culinary skills enhancing one being made available for the (35 points); Cage Evaluation (25 pre-entering for the fair or no later healthy lifestyle choices. live auction on Thursday. Auction points); Knowledge (40 points) for than July 15 of the current year. Cats Citizenship Youth are allowed one entry in the pies should be brought to the 4-H a total of 100 points. Companion are required to be current on their Department A Creative Chefs Silent Auction and one Building by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. animal judging sheet SF73 will be vaccinations of Rabies, Distemper, Superintendent: Lisa Briggs entry in the Creatively Decorated Cake G. Live auction cakes and pies will used. Pan leucopenia, Rhino Tracheitis, and & Pie Live Auction. be displayed from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in C. Eligibility: Exhibitors must be Calici Virus. Cats must either have a GENERAL INFORMATION: the 4-H Building. currently enrolled in the 4-H Cat current feline leukemia vaccination Purpose: The purpose of these Division 1000, Creative Chefs Silent H. Only one entry per exhibitor. Project by June 1 of the current year. or proof of a negative test within 180 citizenship exhibits is to foster civic Auction. (Monday, July 31) I. Exhibitor must personally Cats must belong to the exhibitor or days of the show. 4-H’ers vaccinating responsibility and action within the A. Youth must have entered a food present the cake or pie during the immediate family (family cat), or the their own cats must provide proof by diverse areas of citizenship including exhibit for judging at the Dawes auction on Thursday evening. exhibitor will be disqualified. Kittens including a statement from their vet community service, service learning, County Fair and been enrolled in J. Follow official 4-H Dress Code. under 4 months of age will not be on the Vaccination Record Form or government, and policy making. a project for which eligible auction See General 4-H Rules Item D. Will be accepted. If the judge decides to judge by including the vaccination labels Project Materials: The official items are allowed in order to strictly enforced!!! the cat in the cage, the cat will lose no on the form and having it signed reference for the citizenship projects participate in silent auction. K. Exhibitor must provide a short points; however, the cat will not be by a parent. A rabies vaccination is is Citizenship Public Adventures B. Eligible items for the silent narrative of their entry to be read eligible for a top cat award, and the federally mandated to be given by a Kit (MI 7329) and Citizen Guide’s auction include: simple cakes, pies, during the auction. Cake/Pie type showman will lose five points in the or specialty breads. All will be tasted. and placing should be included in the showmanship class. Fancy, decorated cakes should be narrative. D. Housing: Cats must be brought brought in on Thursday, August 3, L. Blank thank you notes will be in carriers and will remain in carriers 3-4:30 p.m., to be judged. distributed to exhibitors when cakes except for when being judged. The C. All silent auction items will be and pies are checked in. Proceeds exhibitor must provide food, water, entered and judged on Monday, from from the auction will be made cage bottom for the cat’s comfort, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the 4-H Building. available upon receipt of a written and a cage covering. This covering They will be labeled with a special thank you note to the buyer in an may be any form desired (i.e. towels, sticker to ensure only a very small addressed and stamped, unsealed sheets, etc.). The simplicity or portion is removed by the judge for envelope. Thank you notes may be elaborateness of the covering WILL tasting. randomly checked for content. NOT add to or cause a deduction in D. The silent auction will be the points awarded. Cages will be on Monday, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the 4-H the following criteria: Cleanliness Building. Cat Department G and safety of environment (5); food, E. Only one entry per exhibitor is water availability (5); adequate space allowed. F. Blank thank you notes will be distributed to exhibitors when cakes and pies are checked in. Proceeds from the auction will be made available upon receipt of a written thank you note to the buyer in an addressed and stamped, unsealed envelope. Thank you notes may be randomly checked for content.

Division 2000, Creatively Decorated Cake & Pie Live Auction (Thursday, August 3) A. Youth must have exhibited either Dawes County 4-H Youth - Clothing 28 2017 Dawes County Fair

Handbook (BU 7330). Other helpful it feel to present your care pack to Obligations” should be 3-5 minutes. displays, historical markers, etc.) listed on the identification label. citizenship references include the organization? What did you learn No background music, singing, or A130005. Exhibit depicting a Attach a label on every component Citizenship Washington Focus from this experience? other enhancement allowed. All cultural food that is special to your of the outfit using safety pins or by guides, Character Counts!, and Other information that you feel is essays should be on a good-quality family. Can be a story or essay. basting. Not responsible for unlabeled Service Learning Information. important about the care package or cassette tape and in a natural style. A130006. “This is Who I Am” poem. items. Supporting Material: All entries organization. Some examples of care Voice tone should be normal and A130007. Poster that depicts what C. Preparation of Exhibits. must have a statement explaining packages are: Backpack for school conversational. A copy of the written you have learned through i2i. Please bring all wearable exhibits the purpose of the exhibit and how supplies, litter pan for animal shelter essay should be attached. A130008. Biography about an on wire hangers or hangers with the exhibit will be used. Exhibitors items, suitcase for abuse shelter or A120009. Service Items. historical figure that has made a a swivel hook ONLY. All exhibits are encouraged to show evidence homeless shelter, etc. Can include but aren’t limited to lap positive impact on our society or who not suitable for hanging should be of their personal field experiences, A120002. Citizenship Game. quilt and homemade toys. Only non- have made a difference in the lives of entered in a self-sealing plastic bag study or observations that relate to Citizenship game, which could perishable items will be accepted. others. hung on a hanger. Wool garments their exhibit. This helps the judges include but is not limited to, symbol Attached to the exhibit should be an A130009. Play Script written about and garments with narrow straps understand what the 4-H’er did, and flash cards, question and answer explanation of who the recipient was a different culture. hang better on other hangers, i.e., learned in the process that led to the board, or stimulation with props. and how the service project was made wooden or notched plastic hangers. exhibit. Clear instructions on how to play the and used. The service item could be As you look at the garment, place the References: All exhibitors should game and what the game hopes to part of a larger community service Consumer and Family hook of the hanger to the left. Use reference material sources or accomplish must be included. effort. Sciences safety pins to fasten skirts, shorts, supporting information used in A120003. Patriotic or Cultural Fine A120010. 4-H Club Exhibit. and pants to hangers. Each piece exhibits (i.e., if questions from a game Arts. Should depict what a 4-H club Clothing should be entered on its own hanger. were taken from an outside source, Can be made of any art media has done in the area of community Department C If more than one hanger is used for they must be referenced). but should tie in the relevance of the service. This item could include, an entry, fasten hangers belonging to Identification: All entries should artwork to citizenship. but is not limited to, a service item, CLOTHING GUIDELINES AND one exhibit together with twist ties or be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, A120004. Public Adventure poster, scrapbook, cultural or creative RULES: rubber bands. club, and county. Scrapbook. arts item or care package. ***ALL CLOTHING PROJECTS D. Criteria for Judging. Scoring: Scoresheets can be found Should describe your Public (SEWING, KNITTING, CROCHET, Refer to the Nebraska 4-H website on the web or are available from the Adventure or Service Learning Division 130: i2i SHOPPING & MODELING) WILL for current state fair scoresheets at Extension office. SF 183 Activity. Scrapbooks must measure A130001. Cultural Fine Arts can BE JUDGED AT PRE-FAIR DAY www.4h.unl.edu. In addition, all Entries: Each exhibitor is limited to no more than 16” x 16”. be made of any art media but should ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 19. NO entries must conform to rules and one item per class. All static exhibits A120005. Public Adventure Poster. symbolize what makes them unique. CLOTHING WILL BE JUDGED regulations as set forth in the current must have received a purple ribbon at Should describe your Public A130002. How are we different? DURING FAIR.*** Nebraska State Fair Book the county fair to advance to the State Adventure or Service Learning Interview should follow the interview A. Entry Tags. E. All clothing exhibits must be Fair. Activity. Display posters must be stiff guide in the participant manual Every clothing exhibit must be displayed at the County Fair to receive enough to stand when supported on page 3 and should reflect on described on the appropriate entry premium money. Division 120: CITIZENSHIP from behind and below. Length and the differences and similarities tag accompanying it (for example: F. General. A120001. Care Package Display. width must be no more than 24” x 28”. between you and the person you are dark blue wool skirt and jacket, red Garments as listed may be made This exhibit is a display about the A120006. Written or Recorded interviewing. and white figured blouse). Entry tag for self (4-H member) or another PROCESS of creating and giving Stakeholder Interview. A130003. Name Art should be a placement: as you look at the garment person. Garments will be displayed a care package, not the actual care Should follow the outline found in creative art exhibit that symbolizes place the entry tag on the right side by county. 4-H’ers enrolled in package. You may use a poster, the Public Adventures curriculum. It or explains where your name came of the garment and the hook of the clothing projects should continue Power Point, or another multi-media may be written or recorded. from and what it means. Can use any hanger to the left. their skill development. Once you program to tell about the PROCESS of A120007. Written Citizenship Essay. media. B. Identification Labels. have exhibited in a higher level, you developing and giving a care package Is designed to promote good A130004. Family History depicting Each item entered as a clothing, are not eligible to exhibit in a lower to a service organization. You need citizenship and patriotism. This essay your family cultural history or the knitting or crochet exhibit must level. All static exhibits must have to answer the following questions in is open to all age groups. All essays ethnic make-up of your community have a label attached stating: County, received a purple ribbon at the county your exhibit. should be 300 - 400 typewritten noting who were the first settlers, Exhibitor’s name and age, project fair to advance to the State Fair. How did you select the words. where did they come from, is name, and class in which garment organization? What items did you A120008. For 9th-12th Graders there evidence of the background is entered, and the number of years DIVISION 209: SEWING FOR FUN include in your care package? Why Only: Oral Citizenship Essay. today (local celebrations, family enrolled in the project exhibited. Wool Not State Fair Items did you select those items? How did Addressing the theme “Freedom’s celebrations, museum or educational entries must have the fiber content No commercial patterns are allowed in this project. Use instructions found in the ‘pattern packet’. This project may be used for 3 years. The numbers 1, 2, and 3 listed on the pattern packet instructions indicate level of difficulty. C209001. Needlebook. C209002. Pincushion. C209003. Tote Bag/Laundry Bag. C209004. Pillow (Striped or Patchwork). C209005. Pillow (Diagonal or Rail Fence). C209006. Animal Accessory. 2017 Dawes County Fair 29 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Clothing

DIVISION 221: STEAM: BEYOND C221007. Fashion Accessory. (SF Clothing 1 may enter an exhibit (not A wearable accessory made from may be a notebook, poster, or small THE NEEDLE 23) to exceed 22” x 30”) a notebook, a used item. The item used must be display. Exhibits should not exceed 4-H members must show their An accessory designed and poster, small display sharing a changed in some way in the “redesign” 22” x 30”. own original creativity. constructed using elements and project comparison and price point. process. A “before” picture, and a C222004. Pressing Matters. (SF 20) C221001. Design Portfolio. (SF 20) principles of design; can be textile or See project manual, “What’s the description of the redesign process 4-H members enrolled in STEAM A portfolio consisting of at least non-textile based. Examples: shoes, Difference?” page 118-119. Exhibits must accompany the entry. Clothing 2 may enter a ham or sleeve three design samples or activities. bracelets, scarves, etc. A description should include pictures NO actual roll from pages 21-25 “A Pressing Refer to the project manual for of the design process must accompany pillows. DIVISION 222: STEAM CLOTHING Matter” in the project manual. Exhibit activity ideas. The portfolio should the entry. If additional information is C211905. Clothing Service Project. 2 – SIMPLY SEWING should include answers to lesson be placed in an 8 1/2” x 11”, 3 ring not included, exhibit will be lowered Can include pillows or pillowcases Exhibits entered in this project questions that are most appropriate binder. Include an appropriate cover. one ribbon placing. but are not limited too. Exhibit (not to must reflect skills learned from this to include. (Additional pages can be added each exceed 22” x 30”) a notebook, poster, manual. (See project manual skill- C222005. Entrepreneurial Sewing. year but should be dated.) See pages Division 211- STEAM CLOTHING or small display sharing information level list). Garments as listed below (SF 63) 14-16 for portfolio formatting. 1 - FUNDAMENTALS you generated in the project activity may be made from any woven or knit Using page 161-167 in the C221002. Color Wheel. (SF 20) Not State Fair Eligible – County “Serving A Purpose” page 124 and fabric appropriate to the garment’s manual, display what products you Create your own color wheel, Only 125. design and should demonstrate posted online and analyze the cost complimentary color bar or color Exhibits will be simple articles Beginning Sewing Exhibits: sewing skills beyond STEAM of goods purchased to determine scheme using pages 27-39 in the requiring minimal skills. Follow Exhibits must be made from Clothing 1 the appropriate selling price for project manual. The exhibit may be suggested skills in project manual. medium weight woven fabrics that C222001. Clothing Portfolio. (SF your product. The exhibit may be a a notebook, poster or small display. May exhibit one item per class will sew and press smoothly, flannel/ 20) notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not exceed 22” x 30”. number. 4-H’ers who have enrolled fleece is acceptable. Solid color fabrics Complete at least four different Exhibits should not exceed 22” x 30”. C221003. Embellished Garment in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 or those having an overall print are samples/activities from Chapter 2, C222006. Upcycled Garment. (SF With Original Design. (SF 26) project are not eligible to exhibit in acceptable. NO PLAIDS, STRIPES, 3, OR 4 of the project manual. The 21) Create a garment using STEAM Clothing 1. NAPPED, or JERSEY KNIT. Patterns Portfolio should be placed in an 8 Create a garment from used intermediate or advanced techniques C211901. Clothing Portfolio. should be simple without darts, set- ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an textile based items. The original used as defined in the project manual. Complete at least three different in sleeves, buttonholes, zippers, and appropriate cover, dividers and table item must be redesigned (not just Designs are the original idea of samples/activities from Chapter 2 collars. Raglan and kimono sleeves of contents. (Additional pages can decorated) in some way to create a the 4-Her using the elements and OR Chapter 3 of the project manual. are acceptable be added each year but should be new wearable piece of clothing. The principles of design to make an The portfolio should be placed in an C211906. Pincushion. dated.) See pages 9-11 for portfolio finished garment must reflect at least original statement. 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an C211907. Pillowcase. formatting. one skill learned in this project. A C221004. Original Designed Fabric appropriate cover, dividers, and table C211908. Simple Pillow. – No larger C222002. Expanded Textile Science “before” picture and a description of Yardage. (SF 27) of contents. (Additional pages can than 18” x 18”. Scrapbook. (SF 20) the redesign process must accompany Fabric yardage is designed using be added each year but should be C211909. Bag/Purse. – No zippers Must include at least 10 different the entry. techniques such as those found in the dated.) See pages 9-10 for portfolio or button holes. textile samples. Use Textile C222007. Upcycled Clothing manual. Other embellishments may formatting. C211910. Simple Top. Information Cards template on page Accessory. (SF 22) be added. Exhibit consists of at least C211902. Sewing Kit. C211911. Simple Bottom. – pants, 39 in project manual to identify fabric A wearable accessory made from one yard of finished fabric. Include Include a list of sewing notions and shorts, or skirt swatches. Completed textile cards a used item. The item used must be information on how the fabric was purpose for each included. (pg. 12-17 C211912. Simple Dress. should be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 changed in some way in the redesign designed – describe the process and in project manual) C211913. Other. – Using skills ring binder. Include an appropriate process. The finished accessory must materials used and how the fabric will C211903. Fabric Textile Scrapbook. learned in project manual. (Apron, cover. See project manual for fabric reflect at least one skill learned in be used. If additional information is Must include at least 5 different vest, etc.) Sewing for your animal suggestions. this project. A “before” picture and not included, exhibit will be lowered textile samples. Use Textile items go here. C222003. Design Basics, a description of the redesign process one ribbon placing. Information Cards template on page C211914. Upcycled Simple Understanding Design Principles. (SF must accompany the entry. C221005. Garment or Accessory 41 in project manual to identify fabric Garment. 20) C222008. Textile Clothing Constructed From Original Designed swatches. Completed textile cards The original used item must be 4-H members enrolled in STEAM Accessory. (SF 23). Fabric. (SF 26) should be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 redesigned (not just decorated) in Clothing 2 may enter an exhibit Textile accessory is constructed Fabric yardage is designed first, ring binder. Include an appropriate some way to create a new wearable sharing a learning experience from using at least one skill learned in this then a garment is constructed from cover. See project manual for fabric piece of clothing. A “before” picture pages 17-20 in the project manual. project. Entry examples include: hats, that fabric. Other embellishments suggestions. and a description of the redesign Include answers to questions found bags, scarves, or gloves. No metal, may be added. Include information C211904. What’s The Difference? process must accompany the entry. on page 20 of the manual. The exhibit plastic, paper, or rubber base items on how the fabric was designed – 4-H members enrolled in STEAM C211915. Upcycled Accessory. describe the process and materials used. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. C221006. Textile Arts Garment or Accessory. (SF 25) A garment or accessory constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples include rubber bands, plastic and duct tape. A description of the design process must accompany the entry. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. Dawes County 4-H Youth - Communications 30 2017 Dawes County Fair allowed (i.e. barrettes, headbands, flip year but should be dated.) See pages C223005. Upcycled Clothing or Outerwear. (SF 29) content. flops, duct tape, etc.). 11-13 for portfolio formatting. Accessory. (SF 22) A tailored blazer or suit jacket or 7. Names of stitches used. SF 28 for following classes: C223002. Expanded Textile Science A wearable accessory made from coat. Wool entries must have the fiber 8. Copy of directions. C222009. Top (vest acceptable). Scrapbook. (SF 20) a used item. The item used must be content listed on the identification C225005. Level 2 Knitted Clothing C222010. Bottom (pants or shorts). Must include at least 10 different changed in some way in the redesign label to be considered for the Make It or Home Environment Item. C222011. Skirt. textile samples. Use Textile process. The finished accessory must With Wool Award. Knitted item or garment using C222012. Lined or Unlined Jacket. Information Cards template on page reflect at least one skill learned in pattern stitches such as diamond, C222013. Dress (not formal wear). 39 in project manual to identify fabric this project. A “before” picture and DIVISION 225: KNITTING (SF 60 block, twist or seed/moss stitches. C222014. Romper or Jumpsuit. swatches. Completed textile cards a description of the redesign process for all classes) C225015. Level 3 Knitted Clothing C222015. Two-Piece Outfit. should be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 must accompany the entry. All knitted and crocheted items or Home Environment Item. ring binder. Include an appropriate C223006. Textile Clothing will be displayed in the clothing area. Knitted item or garment made DIVISION 223: STEAM CLOTHING cover. See project manual for fabric Accessory. (SF 23) Criteria for judging knitting and from advanced knitting stitches 3 – A STITCH FURTHER suggestions. Textile accessory is constructed crochet: Design and Color, Neatness, such as pass stitch over, double- Exhibits entered in this project C223003. Advanced Entrepreneurial using at least one skill learned in this Knitting or Crochet Mechanics, pointed needle knitting, cable, must reflect at least one new skill Sewing. (SF 63) project. Entry examples include: hats, Trimmings, and Construction Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, learned from this manual. (See Using lessons learned in Chapter bags, scarves, and gloves. No metal, Finishes. feather and fan or knitting with one project manual skill-level list). 5 of the manual, display one sample plastic, paper or rubber base items Information Sheet for Knitting. or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Garments as listed may be made from product with a business plan that allowed (i.e. barrettes, headbands, flip Each knitted exhibit must include the Isle. any pattern or any fabric and should includes a business ID and logo. The flops, duct tape, etc.). following information with the entry demonstrate sewing skills beyond exhibit may be a notebook, poster SF 28 for following classes: tag or exhibit will be lowered one DIVISION 226: CROCHET (SF 61 STEAM Clothing 2. Entry consists or small display. Exhibits should not C223007. Dress or Formal. ribbon placing: for all classes) of complete constructed garments exceed 22” x 30”. C223008. Skirted Combination. 1. What was your goal(s) in making Information Sheet for Crochet. only. Wool entries must have the fiber C223004. Upcycled Garment. (SF (Skirt with shirt, vest or jacket OR this exhibit (Example: Learn how to Each crocheted exhibit must include content listed on the identification 21) jumper and shirt) block a garment or learn how to use the following information with the label. Create a garment from used C223009. Pants or Shorts two different (s)? entry tag or exhibit will be lowered C223001. Clothing Portfolio. (SF textile based items. The original used Combination. (Pants or shorts with 2. What steps did you take as you one ribbon placing. 20) item must be redesigned (not just shirt, vest, or jacket) worked toward your goal(s)? 1. What was your goal(s) in making Complete at least four different decorated) in some way to create a C223010. Romper or Jumpsuit. 3. What were the most important this exhibit (Example: Learn how to samples/activities from Chapter new wearable piece of clothing. The C223011. Specialty Wear. (Includes: things you learned as you worked block a garment or learn how to use 2, Chapter 3, OR Chapter 4 of the finished garment must reflect at least swimwear, costumes, hunting gear, or toward your goal(s)? two different yarn(s)? project manual. The portfolio should one skill learned in this project. A chaps) 4. Gauge-Number of rows per inch; 2. What steps did you take as you be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring “before” picture and a description of C223012. Lined or Unlined Jacket. number of stitches per inch. worked toward your goal(s)? binder. Include an appropriate cover. the redesign process must accompany (Non-tailored) 5. Size of needles. 3. What were the most important (Additional pages can be added each the entry. C223013. Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket 6. Kind of yarn – weight and fiber things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)? 4. Gauge and size of hook. 5. Kind of yarn – weight and fiber content or other material used. 6. Names of stitches used. 7. Copy of directions. C226005. Level 2 Crocheted Clothing or Home Environment Item. Crocheted item or garment using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, cluster or mesh stitches. C226015. Level 3 Crocheted Clothing or Home Environment Item. Crocheted item or garment using advanced crochet stitches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. Communications and Expressive Arts Communications Department B Superintendent: Dena Paris

GENERAL RULES: Educational resources for youth taking the Communications project can be found at https://unl.app.box. com/s/44t8dfbhte277k6603r5004vfo 0q10yf. 2017 Dawes County Fair 31 Dawes County Fair Schedule DAWES COUNTY FAIR 131st Annual Fair July 27 - August 5, 2017 “Salute to the Good Life” Everyone is encouraged to enter exhibits!

***OPEN CLASS HALLS OPEN 9 AM – 8 PM (unless otherwise stated) ***

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 (4-H Consumer & Family Sciences Day)

9 AM 4-H CLOTHING/ FASHION SHOW (CHECK-IN WITH JUDGING TO START AT 8:30 AM) CHADRON HIGH SCHOOL 1-2 PM 4-H FCS LIFE CHALLENGE CONTEST CHADRON HIGH SCHOOL 4:30 PM 4-H PRESENTATION CONTEST CHADRON HIGH SCHOOL 7 PM 4-H FASHION SHOW PUBLIC WELCOME! CHADRON HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, JULY 27 (4-H Working Ranch Horse Show)

9 AM 4-H WORKING RANCH HORSE AND TRAIL CLASSES (CHECK-IN 8-8:30 AM) Working Ranch Horse, Dummy Roping, Breakaway Roping, and Trail ARENA

FRIDAY, JULY 28 (Cat and Dog Shows) 8AM-2 PM OPEN CLASS CHECK-IN DIXIE EATON/HENKENS ROBERTS 9 AM 4-H CAT SHOW (CHECK-IN AND JUDGING AT 8:30 AM) VETTER BUILDING 1 PM 4-H DOG SHOW (CHECK-IN WITH JUDGING TO BEGIN AT 12:30 PM) VETTER BUILDING

SATURDAY, JULY 29 (4-H Performance Horse Show)

7 AM SECURITY FIRST BANK OF CHADRON AND CRAWFORD BREAKFAST ARENA (Horse show participants, families, and spectators only) 8 AM 4-H PERFORMANCE HORSE SHOW (CHECK-IN 7:30 AM) Halter, Showmanship, Green Broke, Pleasure, Horsemanship, Reining, Poles, Barrels 5 PM A

DAWES COUNTY FAIR BOARD HOG WRESTLING - $500 added AREN Dawes County Fair Schedule 32 2017 Dawes County Fair SUNDAY, JULY 30 (Dawes County Ag Society Events) 1 PM DAWES COUNTY HALL OF FAME GRANDSTAND Century Farm and Ranch Family AKSARBEN Good Neighbor Award Chairman: Phyllis Eitemiller 432-5206, Con Marshall HALL OF FAME AWARDS RECEPTION 4 H DINING HALL Served by Ponderosa Pals 4-H Club

2 PM LAWN MOWER ASSOCIATION RACES NORTH 40 TRACK Chairman: Roger Eaton and Team 3 PM TRACTOR WEIGH-IN Check-in at 3 p.m. GRANDSTAND 4 PM ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL GRANDSTAND Highway 20 Antique Tractor Association Chairman: John & MaryAnn Schleicher 432-3140, Dan Rhembrandt 430-2873

MONDAY, JULY 31 (4-H Static Exhibits) 8:30 AM DOORS OPEN FOR 4-H EXHIBIT CHECK-IN 4-H BUILDING 9 AM-1 PM 4-H STATIC EXHIBIT INTERVIEW JUDGING 4-H BUILDING 2:30-4 PM STICK HORSE RACES Ages 6 & Under-No Fee ARENA & GRAND STAND AREA Little Cowboys & Cowgirls ARENA & GRAND STAND AREA 4 PM FREE POPSICLE-FARMER STATE BANK GRANDSTAND 5 PM YOUTH RODEO (GYMKHANA) Ages 7-10, 11-13, 14-18 ARENA (Must pre-register & pay by Monday, July 25) Chairman: Crystal Brunsch: 430-8340, Travis Nitsch: 308-325-2366 5 PM FREE BBQ Chamber Ag Committee FREE WATERMELON-First National Bank of North Platte EARL’S PARK 5-7 PM 4-H CREATIVE CHEFS SILENT AUCTION 4-H BUILDING 5:30 PM 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT Open to ANY AGE (Contact Roger Eaton: 432-3768) EAST END RACE TRACK

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 (4-H Companion, Exotic, Rabbit, and Poultry Shows) 8-9 AM 4-H COMPANION ANIMAL SHOW CHECK-IN VETTER BUILDING 9:30 AM 4-H COMPANION ANIMAL SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by 4-H EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by 4-H RABBIT SHOW VETTER BUILDING LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 4-H RABBIT SHOW Followed by 4-H POULTRY SHOW VETTER BUILDING 2-3PM MAKE IT & TAKE IT-for Kids HENKENS/ROBERTS 4:30 PM 4-H STATIC AWARD PHOTOS FOR CHAMPIONS/STATE FAIR 4-H BUILDING 5:30-6:30 PM SMALL ANIMAL EDUCATION HOUR Come visit with the 4-H families about their furry and feathery pets to learn more about how they care for them. SHOW BARN

7 PM Chairman:RANCH RODEO Joe Lemmon- - $1,500 added430-5523, to Bronc Dan RhembrandtRiding 430-2046 GRANDSTAND (Must pre-register and pay by Friday, July 28, Limited Entries, $200 a team 4 person team) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 (4-H Goat and Sheep, Dairy Cattle, and Swine Show; Bottle Lamb Interviews) 8-10 AM 4-H SWINE WEIGH-IN & CHECK-IN NORTH SIDE EVENT CENTER 10 AM OPEN CLASS FLOWER SHOW DIXIE EATON HALL 10-11 AM 4-H GOAT AND SHEEP WEIGH-IN & CHECK-IN NORTH SIDE EVENT CENTER 11 AM - NOON 4-H BEEF WEIGH-IN & CHECK-IN NORTH SIDE EVENT CENTER 1-4 PM 4-H BOTTLE LAMB INTERVIEWS SHOW BARN 2 PM 4-H DAIRY CATTLE SHOW VETTER BUILDING 3 PM 4-H SWINE SHOW VETTER BUILDING 5 PM TOUGH TRUCK REGISTRATION ARENA 5:30 PM FREE ROOT BEER FLOATS-Sponsored by Security First Bank GRANDSTAND

Chairmen: Dan Rhembrandt, 430-2873, Will Wild 430-1651, Brooke Keim, 430-3163 6:30 PM TOUGH TRUCK SHOW - $1,000 added GRANDSTAND/ARENA 2017 Dawes County Fair 33 Dawes County Fair Schedule

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 (4-H Sheep, Meat Goat, and Market Beef Shows; Bucket Calf Interviews and Bottle Lamb Awards) 7 AM FREE BREAKFAST-Bank of the West OPEN AIR SHELTER 7:30 AM SALE PHOTOS: Swine EVENT CENTER 9 AM 4-H GOAT SHOW (Dairy/Meat) VETTER BUILDING Followed by 4-H BOTTLE LAMB AWARDS VETTER BUILDING Followed by 4-H SHEEP SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by SALE PHOTOS: Goat, Sheep, Small Animals VETTER BUILDING 11 AM-1 PM FUN WITH 4-H EARL’S PARK Hands-on activities exploring different 4-H curriculum including science and technology, outdoor education, and healthy lifestyles. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 1 PM 4-H MARKET BEEF SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by Livestock Sale Photos for Beef VETTER BUILDING 3-4:30 PM 4-H CREATIVELY DECORATED CAKES Check-in and interview judging 4-H BUILDING 3-5 PM 4-H BUCKET CALF INTERVIEWS OLD SHOW BARN 3-5 PM 4-H BUCKET CALF INTERVIEWS SHOW BARN 5 PM FREE SNO CONES: Chadron Federal Credit Union EARL’S PARK 5:30-6:30 PM SHEEP, GOAT, BUCKET CALF EDUCATION HOUR OLD SHOW BARN Learn more about taking care of a sheep, goat, bottle lamb or bucket calf to keep them healthy and happy! 6:30 PM CREATIVE CAKES & PIES LIVE AUCTION GRANDSTAND

Please pre-register by Wednesday, August 2 7 PM Chairman:RUBBER CHECK Brooke RACE Keim: -$500 430-3163, added Charlee Ebmeier 430-4298 GRANDSTAND Dan Rhembrandt 430-2873 and Ali Redden 707-328-3123

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 (4-H Showmanship, Breeding Beef, Stocker Feeder, Small & Large Animal Round Robin, Clover Kid’s Parade, 4-H Foundation Livestock Sale, Fair Dance) 8:30 AM 4-H BREEDING BEEF VETTER BUILDING Followed by 4-H STOCKER FEEDER, SHOWMANSHIP, BUCKET CALF AWARDS VETTER BUILDING NOON SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN VETTER BUILDING 2 PM LARGE ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN VETTER BUILDING 4:30-6 PM LIVESTOCK BUYERS SOCIAL VETTER BUILDING 5:45 PM CLOVER KID’S PARADE VETTER BUILDING 6 PM 4 H FOUNDATION MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE VETTER BUILDING AFTER SALE -11:30 PM FAIR DANCE Sponsored by Bordeaux Trappers 4-H Club/Dawes Co. 4-H Shooting Sports VETTER BUILDING

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 (4-H Exhibit Check-Out and Fairgrounds Cleanup) 7 AM-Livestock EXHIBIT CHECK OUT - Livestock - Check out and Fairgrounds/Pens Clean 4-H BUILDING 7:30 AM-10:30 AM STATIC - EVERYONE IS NEEDED TO HELP FAIRGROUNDS/STALL

THANKS FOR BEING PART OF THE 2017 Dawes County Fair!!!

WE URGE YOU TO SUPPORT AND THANK THE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHOSE ADVERTISING PROVIDED THIS YEAR’S FAIR BOOK Dawes County 4-H Youth - Companion 34 2017 Dawes County Fair Livestock Buyer’s Dinner Before the 4-H Foundation Livestock Sale 2016 Buyers will receive 2 Free Supper Tickets Dinner Begins at 5 PM

(SEE LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE AT THE DOOR) Additional tickets may be purchased for $5.00 per person. Static exhibits in this division to viewers. the experiential activities in the communication project area. will be evaluated on clarity of All static exhibits must have Communications, Module 2 •Developing guidelines for Internet purpose/message in relation to received a purple ribbon at the county curriculum to create an educational etiquette COMMUNICATIONS, MODULE 3 communication, accuracy of fair to advance to the State Fair. poster or essay sharing with others •Evaluating another person’s Use one or a combination of information, originality, creativity, DIVISION 154: what you have learned. Topics may presentation the experiential activities in the evidence of exhibitor’s learning in this COMMUNICATIONS, MODULE 2 include, but are not limited to: •Identifying communication Communications, Module 3 area, and educational value of exhibit Use one or a combination of •Identifying cultural differences in careers curriculum to create an educational •Preparing a presentation using a poster, essay, or digital media sharing form of technology with others what you have learned. B154001. Poster. (SF 94) Topics may include, but are not Create a poster, measuring either limited to: 22” x 28”, or 24” x 36” that showcases •Composing a personal resume what was learned in this project area. •Completing research on a speech B154002. Essay. (SF 94) or presentation topic Write an essay (3-5 pages) that •Identifying ways to reduce risks showcases what was learned in this online 2017 Dawes County Fair 35 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Wildlife Habitat

•Evaluating own cell phone usage the exhibitor’s presentation and judges understand what the 4-H’er grasslands, wetlands, river or stream 6. For more ideas, refer to project and etiquette knowledge of the animal; not judged did and learned in the process that corridors) and what wildlife is found booklets. •Critiquing advertisements according to breed standards. Mixed led to the exhibit. there; habitat needs for a specific kind D340006. Wildlife Tracks. (SF158) •Job shadowing a communication breed animals can be entered and B. Proper Credit. Show proper of wildlife. For more ideas, refer to Board or diorama-type box exhibit. professional identification is not required. credit by listing the sources of plans project booklets. Make a display of animal tracks using B154003. Poster. (SF 94) •If a judge from another species or other supporting information used D340001. Mammal Display. (SF154) plaster-of-paris casts. There are three Create a poster, measuring either does not feel comfortable evaluating in exhibits. D340002. Bird Display. (SF154) options. For options, include a brief 22” x 28”, or 24” x 36” that showcases these exhibits, Interview Judging C. Whose Exhibit?-The exhibitor’s D340003. Fish Display. (SF155) description of your experiences in what was learned in this project area. will be utilized. Exhibitors will be name, county and age must be on the D340004. Reptile or Amphibian making the tracks so the judge’s better B154004. Essay. (SF 94) asked questions about production, back or bottom of all displays so that Display. (SF156) understand what you did and learned. Write an essay (3-5 pages) that selection, grooming, handling, the owner can be identified even if the D340005. Wildlife Connections. Positive casts (impressions as they showcases what was learned in this care, nutrition, age, sex, and other entry tag becomes separated from the (SF157) would be in nature) are preferred. project area pertinent items regarding care and exhibit. Board or poster exhibit. The 1. Option 1 should show plaster- B154005. Digital Media. (SF 94) management of this exhibit. D. Wildlife & Wildlife Laws. purpose of this display is to show of-paris tracks of five or more kinds Design a form of digital media G. Reptiles, Companion Birds “Animal” or “wildlife” in the interconnections and related aspects of wildlife along with a picture or (advertisement, flyer, short video or and Other MUST be brought to and following instructions includes wild among animals, plants, and other illustration of each kind of animal. presentation, social media, or web removed from the fairgrounds on the fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, habitat components. All displays OR page, etc.) that showcases what was same day as the contest. or mammals. Follow wildlife laws; should show two or more interactions 2. Option 2 should show two or learned in this project area. Upload example: wildlife laws do not allow (connections) that occur between/ more plaster-of-paris tracks of one the digital media file to an online SHOW PROCEDURE: Exhibitors collection of bird nests, eggs, or any among animals or between animals specific kind of wildlife and should location (web site, Dropbox, Google must be present at time of showing. of their parts. and their habitat. Displays might include a picture or illustration of the Drive, YouTube, Flickr, etc.) and Animals must be housed in a cage E. Project Materials. Related show how animals interact with other animal, what the animal may eat, and using the web address of the digital at all times of the show unless project booklets include Exploring animals, with people, or with their what may eat the animal. media file, create a QR code (using asked to remove them by the judge. Your Environment Series, 4-H habitat. 3. Option 3 should show two tracks any free QR code creator, ex. qr-code- If being shown in a travel cage, Shooting Sports, Amphibians, Bird Examples: and include the animal’s habitat needs generator.com). Print the following exhibitors should bring photographs Behavior (EC 59381), Fishing for 1. Food chain display. Use pictures, including preferred food, shelter, on an 8.5” x 11” sheet of cardstock: 1) of the animal’s normal habitat. Each Adventure Project Manuals, Wildlife drawings, or other items to illustrate water and space in addition to picture the QR code. 2) 1-3 sentences about exhibitor will be asked to give a Conservation (4-H 125), Outdoor the source of food energy and where or illustration of the animal. what viewers will see when they short “showmanship” presentation Skills: Learning Science in the it goes - who eats whom or what. Use D340007. Wildlife Knowledge access the QR code on their mobile on their animal. The characteristics, Outdoors series (Science Signature arrows to show the direction of the Check. (SF159) device. health, and care of the animal should Outcome Program). energy (food) flow. Use electrical circuits, pictures, or be provided in this presentation. F. Board & Poster Exhibits. These 2. Show the role of predators, other methods of teaching wildlife Companion Animal Following the presentation, exhibitors are displays that show educational scavengers, insect eaters, or others in identification or other wildlife related will be interviewed on knowledge of information about a topic of interest. nature. knowledge. Plan size and shape to fit Department G their animal and its care. Board exhibits can hold objects 3. Show how wildlife numbers transportation and display; maximum Superintendents: Vicki Milner and such as fishing equipment or casts (populations) change through the size 24” x 24”. Example: prepare a list Amber Milner DIVISION 100: COMPANION of animal tracks. Mount all board year or with their habitat. of animals and questions about where Youth Superintendents: Drew ANIMAL exhibits on ¼” plywood, masonite, 4. Show predation, competition, each would most likely live. Rabbits- Jersild and Katie Lewin G100003. Ferret. (4 months) or similar panel no larger than 24” x or other behavioral interactions of brushy areas along field borders; G100004. Chinchilla. (7 weeks) 24” wide. Poster exhibits should be on wildlife. ducks-marshes, etc. COMPANION ANIMAL RULES G100005. Guinea Pig. (4 weeks) regular poster sheets, no larger than 5. Choose one kind of wildlife and D340008. Wildlife Diorama. AND GUIDELINES: G100006. Gerbil. (4 weeks) standard size (22” x 28”), but half size make observations through a season (SF160) A. General Animal Science Rules G100007. Hamster. (4 weeks) (22” x 14”), is recommended. or year, keep notes of interactions, Box must be no larger than apply to this Department. G100008. Mouse. (4 weeks) G. All static exhibits must have then make a display of what you saw. 24” x 24”. The exhibit might show B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: G100009. Rat. (4 weeks) received a purple ribbon at the county A 4-H Member may make no more G100010. Hedgehog. (5 weeks) fair to advance to the State Fair. than one entry per class with a G100011. Poster. maximum of four entries total. G100012. Companion Bird. DIVISION 340: WILDLIFE AND C. Showing: Exhibitors must G100013. Reptile. HOW THEY LIVE be present at time of showing. G100014. Other. Wildlife and How They Live (Classes Participant should bring animal, 1-4) adequate cage and accessories. Environmental Ed & Classes 1-4 are board or poster D. Health: Ferrets must be exhibits. Display may show any vaccinated for rabies. Any animal Earth Sciences aspect of wildlife, wildlife habitat, or showing signs of sickness, disease, or related conservation, restoration, or parasite infestation will be eliminated Conservation & Wildlife management. Examples: life history from the show and must be removed Department D or other facts about one type of from the fairgrounds. Superintendent: Clint Phillips wildlife; how to manage wildlife on a E. Any class with less than 5 entries farm or in town; managing habitat for will be combined into 1 companion General Information: one kind of wildlife; life requirements animal class. A. Show What You Did & Learned. for one kind of wildlife during one F. Judging of Entries: All exhibitors are encouraged to season or through the year; wildlife •Entries in the Companion Animal show evidence of their personal field study methods; wildlife behavior Show are judged on the overall health experiences, study, or observations (example: when nesting, finding food, and appearance of the animal, and that relate to their exhibit. This helps moving, etc.); habitats (examples: Dawes County 4-H Youth - Harvesting Equipment 36 2017 Dawes County Fair grassland, prairie, agricultural, all sources by listing them. Examples: seed, suet, or nectar building blanks and kits with Use engineering principles to woodland, riparian (stream or river D340010. Wildlife Values feeders. Squirrel feeder okay; no instructions are available for this invent or adapt equipment that helps corridor), wetland, and/or other area Scrapbook. (SF162) insect feeders. Indicate the kinds of purpose. A fishing rod educational you harvest fish or wildlife. This with wildlife habitat. Example: show Make a scrapbook about the various animal(s) for which the feeder or exhibit may not exceed 96 inches could include wildlife calls, adapted a large unbroken grassland or prairie values of wildlife following guidelines waterer is intended. Make the feeder length. Exhibit must be mounted on a fishing pole for shallow water, a blind, for species such as meadowlarks, in the Wildlife Conservation project or waterer functional so that it fits board and labeled with the member’s decoys, etc. Share your drawing (or greater prairie-chicken, lark bunting, booklet (4-H 125). wildlife needs. Include the following name, county and class number. adapted plans), how the equipment grasshopper sparrows, Ferruginous D340011. Wildlife Arts. (SF163) information: - Include with the exhibit the works, how you tested it, and the hawk, burrowing owl, horned lark, The purpose of this class is to •Where and how the feeder or following items as a brief attachment: results of testing your prototype, and upland sandpiper, or pronghorn; allow artistic exhibits that contain waterer should be located for best use Explanation of cost of materials/ any adjustments you made. AND/OR show an area interspersed educational information about •How it should be maintained. components, where materials/ with several habitats such as conservation and wildlife. Examples Tips: check NebGuide on feeding components were purchased, how DIVISION 346: TAXIDERMY windbreaks, farm fields, woods, might include paintings, photographs, birds made, and number of hours required D346001. Tanned Hides or waste areas, ditches, and pastures for woodcarvings, painted duck decoys, D342003. Wildlife Habitat Design for construction. Taxidermy. (SF172) edge-adapted species such as white- or songs or poems written by the Board or Poster Exhibit. (SF167) - Identify all parts. Necessary Any legal fish, bird, or other wild tailed deer, Northern bobwhite, exhibitor. Entries must be appropriate Board or poster exhibit. Choose components which must be included animal properly processed by the mourning doves, cottontail rabbits, for fair display and no larger than a backyard, acreage, or farm, and are grip, line guides (based on member. No requirement as to size fox, squirrels, Northern cardinals, or 24” x 24”. For example, paintings or design a habitat plan to meet the manufacturers specifications), guide or mounting. Include the following blue jays. Label the habitats displayed photographs should be displayed in food, water, shelter, and space needs wraps, and hook keeper. Reel seat information: and show at least five kinds of wildlife notebook format or mounted on a of at least three kinds of animals you needs to be aligned with guides, and •The animal’s name in their proper habitats. sturdy display panel. All entries must would like to attract. Draw an outline guides aligned accurately down rod. •Information about the exhibitor’s D340009. Wildlife Essay. (SF161) include a title and brief explanation of of the area and show what plants Guide wraps of size A to D, nylon personal field experiences, study, or Learn how to share educational the purpose or message (what is the or other habitat will be provided. or silk thread. Exhibit will be judged observations that relate to the exhibit information by writing. Choose a exhibit meant to show). Indicate how the various parts of on: workmanship, labeling of parts conservation or wildlife topic that your plan provide the desired habitat (guides, etc.), correct information, DIVISION 347: 4-H SHOOTING interests you and write an essay DIVISION 342: WILDLIFE needs. You might include an aerial and neatness. SPORTS ***State Fair Eligible*** about it. For example, write about a HABITAT photo of the area if you have one. D343003. Casting Target. (SF170) 4-H Shooting Sports requires youth particular species of wildlife that you D342001. Houses. (SF165) For ideas, check the Wildlife Habitat Make a casting target for exhibit to be under the direct leadership have observed or about the values Make a house for wildlife. Examples: Evaluation Handbook, Participant’s and use, following guidelines in of a certified 4-H Shooting Sports of wildlife. You might write about bird house (bluebird, purple martin, Manual (NE 4H4300). the project booklet, Fishing For Leader in either shotgun, rifle (bb wildlife on a farm, in town, in a wood duck, kestrel, barn owl, etc.) or Adventure Manuals. gun), archery, pistol, black powder/ backyard, at a backyard feeder, or at bat house; no insect houses. Make the DIVISION 343: HARVESTING D343004. Wildlife Harvesting muzzleloader, and/or hunting skills. other places. You might write about house functional so that dimensions, EQUIPMENT Equipment Board Exhibit. (SF171) No firearms can be entered as an hunting, fishing, or ethics and proper hole size etc. are appropriate to fit the D343001. Fish Harvesting Board exhibit. Display of equipment exhibit, however information can be behavior for hunting or fishing. For intended species’ needs. Include the Equipment. (SF168) used in harvesting wildlife. Examples: shared through pictures. other ideas, refer to project booklets. following information: 1) The kinds Board exhibit. Display of equipment expended ammunition casings (no D347001. Shooting Aid or The essay should be between 100 of animal(s) for which the house used in fish harvesting. Examples: live ammunition permitted), steel Accessory. and 1000 words long and should be is intended. 2) Where and how the fishing knots, hooks (with corks over traps, hide stretchers, fleshers, etc. Any item, which helps the shooter/ typed, double spaced, or written so house should be located for best use., ends for safety), lures. Label all items For displays of shotguns, rifles, or hunter, better perform their sport, that it can be easily read. Standard and 3) Any seasonal maintenance displayed. Include in your exhibit the bows, use drawings or pictures. Label examples: rifle sling, kneeling roll, size paper (8 ½” x 11”) format is needed. Tips: check NebGuide on following information: all items displayed. Include in your arm guard, shotgun vest, target boxes, preferred. You might use books, birdhouses and shelves. •The purpose of each item exhibit the following information: shooting stick, etc. Include your magazines, or personal interviews as D342002. Feeders/Waters. (SF166) •When or where each item is used •The purpose of each item design, or plans you adapted, what resources, but you must give credit to Make a birdbath or feeder. in relation to other equipment •When or where it is used in the item is and used for. •Any personal experiences you’ve relation to other equipment D347002. Storage Case. had with the item(s) •Any personal experiences you’ve An item with the purpose to safely D343002. Build A Fishing Rod. had with the item(s) hold a firearm, bow, ammunition, (SF169) D343005. Inventing Wildlife/ and/or arrows, examples: soft-sided Build your own fishing rod for Fish Harvesting Equipment, Aid or shotgun case, quivers, firearm safe. exhibit and for fishing use. Rod Accessory. Include your design or plans you adapted. Explain how the storage case is used. D347003. Practice Game or Activity. Invent or adapt an activity to practice or teach a project skill. Include pictures of youth playing the game, testimonials for 4-H members who played the game, what skill is being worked on and directions for the game. Explain how you came up with the game or adapted it to fit the needs of your group members. D347004. Science, Engineering, Technology Advancements of Shooting Sports Essay or Display. 2017 Dawes County Fair 37 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Rope Choose a specific area of shooting in Natural Resources, Conservation or wardrobe by adding to this entry be what you consider to be good sources and amounts of income you sports and share how it has advanced, Ecology. each year by dividing it into Year 1, personal color choices and half should earn/receive over a six-month period. include a timeline and photos or This class is for educational Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story in a be poor personal color choices. Write Answer the following questions: illustrations. Keep your topic narrow exhibits about natural resources, binder or video, no posters please (see a brief explanation with each photo What were your income sources? and manageable. Essays are limited to conservation, wildlife, or ecology general information above). Please describing your selections. Refer Were there any steady income 1,000 words and should be on 8 ½ x that do not fit into other categories. do not include the Shopping in Style to the manual page 23 for more sources? What did you do with the 11 paper. Entries must be appropriate for fair Fashion Show Information Sheet in information. Entry should be a poster income you received? Include your D347005. Healthy Lifestyles Plan. display and no larger than 24” x 24”. your entry. Although both entries (see general information). income inventory in the exhibit. Include a shooter’s diet and exercise All entries must include a title and do share some information, there are C240005. Clothing 1st Aid Kit. (SF C247003. Tracking Expenses. plan, and how the 4-H member will should be clear (a brief explanation differences in content and format for 64) Use an app or chart like the one benefit or improve from following the or other method) about the intended this class. Refer to page 73 of the manual on page 17 to track your spending plan. Ideally, the 4-H member would purpose or message – what the C240002. Best Buy for Your Buck. and complete a clothing first aid kit. over 2 months. Answer the following follow the plan and include some exhibit is meant to show. Think about (SF 84) Include a list of items in the kit and questions: What did you spend most journal entries about adaptions or accuracy, creativity, and educational Suggested for Ages 14-19 Provide brief discussion of why each was of your money on? What did you improvements made while following value for viewers, and evidence of details listed for those ages 10-13 included. Put in appropriately sized learn about your spending habits? the plan. exhibitor’s personal experiences and plus include body shape discussion, box or tote with a lid. No larger than Will you make any changes in your D347006. Citizenship/Leadership learning. construction quality details, design a shoebox. spending based upon what you Project. features that affected your selection, C240006. Mix, Match, & Multiply. learned? Why or why not? Include Share a display on a citizenship cost per wearing, and care of garment. (SF 90) your chart in your exhibit. project or leadership project the 4-H Consumer and Family Provide 3 color photos of you wearing Using this concept from page 32 C247004. Money Personality member took on individually or with a Sciences the garment (front, side, back views). of the manual take at least 5 pieces of Profile. group to improve some aspect related Provide details of the best buy clothing and create new outfits. Use Complete the money personality to 4-H Shooting Sports. Examples Consumer Management you made for your buck this year. your imagination to show various profile found on pages 21-22. Answer could be range development, Department C Consider building the ultimate looks (i.e. on a clothes line, in a tree, the following questions: What is your conservation planting to attract wardrobe by adding to this entry on a mannequin). Include a brief money personality? How does your wildlife, a camp, 4-H recruitment DIVISION 240: SHOPPING IN each year by dividing it into Year 1, discussion of each outfit, which money personality affect the way you event. Include who benefitted from STYLE (Age 10 and over) Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story in a demonstrates what you have learned spend/save money? Have a friend or the project, what the 4-H member’s General Information: binder or video, no posters please (see by completing this entry. Entry can be family member complete the money role was and any results. Posters should be on 14” x 22” general information above). Please a binder, poster, or video (see general personality profile. Compare and D347008. Career Development/ poster board. Three-ring binders do not include the Shopping in Style information). contrast (how are you alike, how are College Essay, Interview or Display. should be 8 ½”x 11”x 1”. Videos Fashion Show Information Sheet in you different) your money personality Research opportunities for careers should be less than 5 minutes in your entry. Although both entries DIVISION 247: MY FINANCIAL profile with theirs. related to this area or opportunities length and be able to be played on do share some information, there are FUTURE C247005. Complete Activity 8 for college majors or college activities a PC using Windows Media Player, differences in content and format for General Information: “What Does It Really Cost?” (on pages to help discover using project skills Real Player, or QuickTime Player. this class. Entries should be typed and then 39-40). beyond a person’s 4-H career. Essays All static exhibits must have received C240003. Revive Your Wardrobe. attached to a piece of colored card C247006. My Work; My Future. are limited to 1,000 words and should a purple ribbon at the county fair to (SF 88) stock or colored poster board (limit Interview three adults in your life be on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Interviews advance to the State Fair. Take at least two items in your the size of the poster board or card about their careers or jobs using the need to include a picture of the C240001. Best Buy for Your Buck. wardrobe that still fit but that you stock to 14” x 22” or smaller). You questions on page 51 and record interviewee in their work setting, (SF 84) don’t wear anymore and pair them may use the front and back of the these answers. In addition, answer the questions asked and transcript of Suggested for Ages 10-13 Provide with something new to make them poster board. following questions on your display. answers. details about wardrobe inventory, wearable once again. Create a photo What did you find most interesting D347009. Community Vitality which indicates why you selected the story, which includes before and after Beginner/Intermediate: about these jobs? Were there any Display. garment you did, clothing budget, photos and a description of what was C247001. Write 3 SMART Financial positions you might want to pursue Explore the difference shooting and cost of garment. Provide 3 color done. Put in a binder, poster, or video Goals for Yourself. as your career? Why/Why not? What sports and hunting make in keeping photos of you wearing the garment (see general information). One should be short term, one careers interest you at this point in Nebraska vibrant especially in rural (front, side, back views). C240004. Show Me Your Colors. (SF intermediate, and one long term. your life? What are three steps you areas. Present facts and research in an Provide details of the best buy 89) Explain how you intend to reach each need to do now to prepare for this interesting way for the public to learn you made for your buck this year. Select 6-8 color photos of you goal you set. career? from. Consider building the ultimate wearing different colors. Half should C247002. Income Inventory. D347010. Ag Literacy-Value Added Using page 13 as a guideline, list Intermediate/Advanced: Agriculture Interview or Research Project. Explore how traditional ag producers are adding value to their production agriculture operations through conservation efforts, hunting, raising pheasants, shooting sports related tourism, etc. Present finding, in an interesting way for the public to learn from.

DIVISION 361: OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES D361001. Design Your Own Exhibit Dawes County 4-H Youth - Dairy Cattle 38 2017 Dawes County Fair

C247007. Interview. credit? 3) List one personal financial end of all ropes must be whipped, least one of the animals must qualify G041014. Three Year Olds. (9/1/13 – Interview someone who is paid goal that you could use credit or judging consideration will be given as “bred by exhibitor’, and all three 8/31/14) a salary; someone who is paid a collateral to purchase. Discuss to difficulty of items shown on the must be of the same breed. G041015. Four Year Olds. (9/1/12 – commission; and someone who is possible consequences that might board. C. All Dairy Cattle must have official 8/31/13) paid an hourly wage. Have them happen with improper use of credit H926002. Single Loop or Double 4-H ownership affidavits on file for the G041016. Five + Year Olds. (Prior to answer the following questions plus for your purchase. Loop Halter. Sheep and goats use current year. 9/1/12) any additional questions you may C247011. You Be the Teacher. 3/8” rope. See above requirements for D. Exhibitors furnish own feed and have. 1) What are some benefits Create an activity, storyboard, halter exhibits. bedding. G000001. Educational Display. of receiving your pay the way you game or display that would teach H926003. Single Loop or Double E. All purebred animals must be do (salary, commission, or hourly another youth about “Key Terms” Loop Halter. Cattle and horses use registered or eligible to register by fair wage)? 2) What are some negative listed on page 62. Activity/display 5/8” or ¾” rope. See above for halter time. Dog outcomes for getting paid the way you must include at least five (5) of the exhibits. F. Grade animals must have Department G do? 3) Does your pay keep pace with terms. H926004. Braided Rope. the characteristic color markings, Superintendent: Karen Lewin inflation? Why do you think this? (Homemade) – To be mounted on conformation and general size of the Junior Superintendents: Cody Summarize: Based upon your 24” x 32” rope board. breed it represents. Madsen and Beau Jersild interviews which payment method County Only Projects H926005. “You Design It” with G. Registered and Grades of each of would suit you the best? Discuss your Not State Fair Eligible Rope. To be mounted on a 24” x the listed breeds will show together: DOG RULES AND GUIDELINES: answer. 32” rope board or not to exceed one Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, A. Dog Eligibility: Exhibitor should DIVISION 926: ROPE C247008. The Cost of Not Banking. exhibit area of 24” x 32”, plastic or Holsteins, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn provide primary care and training for Each rope exhibit must be mounted Type your answers to the questions hemp rope. and Crossbred. the dog. The dog should reside with on a board that is ¼” thick, 24” high x about Elliot on page 50. H926006. “You Design It” with Rope H. Educational Display - Please see the exhibitor or be cared for by the 32” wide. Either manila or synthetic C247009. Evaluating Investment – Horse Accessories. To be mounted Animal Science General Rules for exhibitor for the majority of the year. rope may be used. When halters are Alternatives. on a 24” x 32” rope board or not to more information. B. Vaccination: All dogs must be exhibited, the tie rope, plus a required Complete the case study of Jorge on exceed one exhibit area of 24” x 32”, immunized for distemper, hepatitis, second piece of rope must show any page 64. Answer all three questions plastic or hemp rope. DIVISION 041: DAIRY CATTLE parvo and rabies. Some vaccinations three of the following items: 1) end found at the bottom of the page. H926007. Other. G041001. Senior Showmanship. are viable for one year and some whipping, 2) eye splice, 3) crown C247010. Understanding Credit G041002. Intermediate vaccinations are viable for three splice, 4) rosebud knot, 5) Matthew Scores. DIVISION 252: LEATHER Showmanship. years but are specifically designed Walker knot, or 6) diamond knot. Watch the video and read the C252001. Tooled. G041003. Junior Showmanship. and administered according to their H926001. Rope Display. At least 10 resource listed on page 71. Answer C252002. Stamped. G041004. Junior Calves. (3/1/17 – label. It is not acceptable nor allowed and not more than 12 knots, hitches, the following questions. 1) Name 3 C252003. Tooled and Stamped. 4/30/17) to vaccinate a dog with a 1-year and splices (include 2 splices) made prudent actions that can reduce a C252004. Other. G041005. Intermediate Calves. vaccine, and plan to have it in effect of 3/8” rope. Include appropriate credit card balance. 2) What are the (12/1/16 – 2/28/17) for 3 years. The Nebraska State Dog board title and item labels. The main factors that drive the cost of G041006. Senior Calves. (9/1/15 – Show Vaccination Record Form (SF Dairy Cattle 11/30/16) 263) must be filled out and signed Department G G041007. Summer Yearlings. by a veterinarian and returned to the Superintendent: Joli Stewart (6/1/16 – 8/31/16) Extension Office with fair registration Junior Superintendent: Jake G041008. Spring Yearlings. (3/1/16 forms, no later than July 15. Sellman – 5/31/16) C. Arrival Time: All exhibitors G041009. Winter Yearlings. (12/1/15 need to check-in at the registration DAIRY CATTLE RULES AND – 2/28/16) area upon arrival, at least 30 minutes GUIDELINES: G041010. Fall Yearlings. (9/1/15 – prior to judging. A. General Animal Science Rules 11/30/15) D. Showmanship: Exhibitors will apply to this Department. G041011. Dry Cow Any Age. be judged on the following criteria B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: G041012. Junior Two Year Olds. for showmanship: Knowledge of dog Each 4-H member is limited to two – Must have freshened. (3/1/15 – (20); handling (50); dog grooming/ animals under each class number 8/31/15) condition (20); handler’s appearance with not over three breeding heifers. G041013. Senior Two Year Olds. (10) for a total of 100 points possible. At least one of three in the dairy herd – Must have freshened. (9/1/14 – Nebraska 4-H Scoresheet SF174 will must be a cow that has freshened. At 2/28/15) be used. E. Advancement Levels in Obedience Classes: The following applies to progression within obedience classes: •Experienced handlers are those showing for the second year or more at any dog show, including AKC, fun matches, etc. •Handlers and beginning dogs may show only one year in Division A. If continuing as a team, both must advance to Division B. •Dog and handler in Division B or higher must advance to the next obedience class upon receiving a purple ribbon. 2017 Dawes County Fair 39 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Leadership •There is no limit on the number Exhibitor and dog are beyond first entering the ring. display entries must match the labeled with location and date of of years a dog may be shown in the year of competition. species the 4-H’er is exhibiting. For collection, name of collector, and Utility Class. G701030. Novice. DIVISION 703: DOG – example, if a 4-H’er is exhibiting beef, order name. Follow mounting and •Dogs with AKC degrees will show Dogs must heel on leash including CONFORMATION their entry must be about beef and labeling instructions in the Nebraska as follows: “CD” degree must show in figure 8; stand for examination off ***The exhibitor is limited to one not different species. 4-H Entomology Manual. Boxes Graduate Novice or higher, “CDX” or leash; heel free; come on recall off entry in this division*** •Posters will be displayed in the are preferred to be 12” high x 18” “UD” degree must show in Utility. leash; long sit for one minute off leash ***It takes a total of 4 entries per Show Barn, Event Center, and Vetter wide and landscape orientation, so •The dog will stay in its highest and long down for three minutes off conformation class to judge individual Building as a way to improve the they fit in display racks. Purchase of attained class. A “new” handler will leash. group separately, otherwise all educational experiences of both the commercially-made boxes is allowed. enter such class. G701040. Graduate Novice. conformation class entries will be 4-H member and the general public All specimens must be from the F. Disqualified Dogs: Females in Dogs must heel on leash; stand judged together.*** increasing agricultural literacy and collector. All static exhibits must season, will not be permitted to be for examination off leash; heel free G703001. Sporting. promoting good will at the county have received a purple ribbon at the shown. Overly aggressive dogs may including figure 8; drop on recall; G703002. Hounds. fair. county fair to advance to the State be disqualified at the discretion of long sit for three minutes and long G703003. Working. •Posters will be judged and are Fair. Exhibitors may, and should, the judge or Superintendent. Lame or down for five minutes both with G703004. Terriers. eligible for the Nebraska State Fair if correct and update collections for crippled dogs will not be permitted handler out of sight. G703005. Toys. receiving a purple ribbon at County competition at the State Fair. to show if it is determined by the G701050. Open. G703006. Non-Sporting. Fair. Superintendent that it is affecting the All exercises off leash. Heel free G703007. Herding. •Poster display should be sturdy health of the dog. and figure 8; drop on recall; retrieve G703008. Miscellaneous. enough to last through the fair and DIVISION 800: ENTOMOLOGY G. Baiting: Baiting with food or a on flat; retrieve over high jump; broad no larger than 22” x 28”. H800001. Entomology Display, First-Year Project (Class I). (SF186) toy is not permitted and is cause for jump; long sit for three minutes and DIVISION 704: DOG – JUDGING •NOTE: Please take into Collection to consist of 25 or more disqualification. Handlers may use long down for five minutes, both G704001. Judging. Dog judging consideration that these exhibits will different kinds (species) of insects baiting action without food or toys with handler out of sight. Refer to contest open to exhibitors only. be displayed inside the barn and may representing at least 6 orders. Limit in showmanship. The judge has the Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines Contestants judge a dog running not be returned to the exhibitor in the of one box. authority to disqualify violators. 4-H 420 for jump heights/distances. through agility course. This will be original condition at the time of entry. H800002. Entomology Display, H. Exhibitor Responsibility: G701060. Utility. held for learning and fun. Check with 4-H’ers are encouraged to laminate or Second-Year Project (Class II). (SF186) Cleanup shall be the Exhibitor’s The dog will perform five Superintendent(s) for awards. otherwise protect their displays. responsibility. This includes all areas exercises – the signal exercise; •This class is also listed under Collection to consist of a minimum of 50 kinds (species) of while on the show site. the scent discrimination exercise DIVISION 705: DOG – AGILITY the general rules of each individual insects representing at least 8 orders. I. Non-entered Dogs and Puppies: with leather and metal objects; the G705001. Agility. Handlers and species: Replace damaged or poorly mounted Not allowed in the grooming area or directed retrieve; moving stand and dogs will be able to compete on agility Educational Display specimens. About 25 species should on the show floor. examination; directed jumping. course. G000001. Educational Display - J. While at Fair, all dogs must be on Exhibitors must supply their own Please see Animal Science General be present from after July 1 of the previous year. Limit 2 boxes. a leash. scent articles and gloves for the DIVISION 706: DOG – BEST IN Rules for more information. H800003. Entomology Display, K. Only exhibitors are allowed to directed retrieve. SHOW •Educational displays are due to the Third-Year or More Project (Class III). groom or work dogs at the show: G706001. Best in Show. Judge will 4-H Building between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (SF186) DIVISION 702: DOG – WORKING choose the dog which best fits this on Monday, July 31 for judging. Collection to consist of a DIVISION 700: DOG G702001. Working Class. The dog description. Exhibitors must put this minimum of 75 kinds (species) of G700001. Senior Showmanship. performs exercises, which it has been class on their entry form to be eligible. G700002. Intermediate trained to do, such as tricks, pointing, Environmental Ed & insects representing at least 10 orders. Showmanship. retrieving, working livestock or other. Earth Sciences Replace damaged or poorly mounted G700003. Junior Showmanship. The exercise cannot be one required Educational Displays specimens. About 25 species should G70000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. in the obedience classes. Credit 4-H’ers exhibiting dairy, beef, Entomology be present from after July 1 of will be given for dogs performing sheep, swine, goat, poultry, and Department H previous year. Limit of 3 boxes. DIVISION 701: DOG – OBEDIENCE exercises that show original or rabbits are invited to create a poster Superintendent: Clint Phillips H800004. Special Interest Display Scoresheets for all dog obedience developed purpose of breed. The highlighting an educational aspect (Class IV). (SF187) classes are available in the Extension working exercises may not exceed five of their animal project. The poster Educational display developed Office or online at http://animal- minutes. Each exhibitor will provide could focus on a current livestock General Information: Insect according to interests and abilities. science.unl.edu/ANSCExtension- two copies of a brief description of the issue, animal industry career, animal Collections Each display should be self- CompanionAnimalsDog. Please refer performance to the Superintendent care or health, economic impacts of Specimens in display collections explanatory so that the audience can to item E, Advancement Levels in the day of the show and before the livestock industry. All educational should be mounted properly and understand it without help. Examples Obedience Class, for direction as to which class to enter. Beginning Novice requires all exercises to be performed on a six- foot leash. Dogs must heel including figure 8; stand for examination; come on recall; long sit for one minute and long down for three minutes. G701010. Beginning Novice Division A. Exhibitor and dog in first year of competition. G701020. Beginning Novice Division B. Dawes County 4-H Youth - Entrepreneurship 40 2017 Dawes County Fair include a specialty collection of Superintendent: Lisa Briggs are people who are in business to of the product? How did you decide promptly at 9 a.m. Check in will begin insects by group (e.g. butterflies, help others. Submit a print out of the on the price? at 8:30 a.m. grasshoppers, dragonflies, scarab GUIDELINES AND RULES: note pages, which show each slide 4. Market analysis of the B. 4-H members are required to beetles) or by subject (e.g. insect Exhibit Guidelines: and include an explanation of each community – data gathered through style in the Public Fashion Show to pests of corn, aquatic insects, insect •The 4-H member’s name, age, slide. Enter exhibit in a report with a survey of potential customers. Use receive their premium. mimicry). Other displays include town and county must be listed on fasteners (no slide bars). Refer to page the three questions on page 3.3 and C. Each contestant should choose or a research project with a report, a the back of the exhibit. Entry cards 2.4 of Unit 2 The Case of Me for ideas. survey at least 10 people in your make accessories to complete the outfit journal of an entomological activity, should be stapled (not paper-clipped community about your product. modeled. a poster display, an insect scrapbook, or taped) to the upper right-hand ESI Unit 3, Your Business 5. How much would you earn per D. All garments must remain on or artwork. Research project reports corner of posters. Inspection. SF 181 hour? Show how you determined this display during the County Fair. should discuss methods, results, and •If exhibit is a poster, it must be F531003. Marketing Package. figure. E. Boys and girls are encouraged what was learned. Poster displays 14” x 22” and may be arranged either Marketing package (mounted on a 6. What is unique about this to enter with separate dressing rooms should be no larger than 22” x 28”. horizontally or vertically. Poster may 14” x 22” poster) must include at least product? provided. Three-dimensional displays such as not use copyrighted materials, such three items (examples) developed F. All garments styled before the artwork, models and dioramas are as cartoon characters or commercial by the 4-H’er from the following judges must be entered for clothing restricted to a base area no larger than product names. Exhibits which do not list: business card, brochure, Exotic Livestock judging. 22” x 28” and a height of no more conform to size or content guidelines advertisement, business promotional Department G G. Garments should be age than 24”. Artwork should include will be lowered one ribbon placing. piece, printout of an internet home Superintendents: Vicki Milner and appropriate. brief information about the work. Posters may include photographs, page, packaging design, signs, logo Amber Milner CLASSES H800005. Insect Habitats (Class V). charts or examples as well as a written design, direct mail piece, etc. The Youth Superintendents: Drew C410001. Modeled Clover Kids & (SF 188) explanation. marketing package should be for an Jersild and Katie Lewin Sewing for Fun Favorite Outfit – Not Habitats consist of any hand- •All static exhibits must have original business developed by the State Fair Eligible. crafted objects, made of natural received a purple ribbon at the county 4-H’er and not an existing business. EXOTIC LIVESTOCK RULES AND C410010. Modeled “Beyond the or artificial materials which are fair to advance to the State Fair. F531004. Sample of an Original GUIDELINES: Needle” Embellished Garment (s) with placed outdoors, which promote or Product. A. General Animal Science Rules an Original Design. conserve insects in the environment. DIVISION 531: Sample of an original product with apply to this Department. Garment is created using Insects may include bee pollinators, ENTREPRENEURSHIP an information sheet (8 ½” x 11”) B. Any class with less than 5 entries intermediate or advanced techniques butterflies, beneficial insects, etc. A INVESTIGATION answering the following questions: will be combined into 1 class. as defined in the project manual. one-page report must accompany the ESI UNIT 1, DISCOVER THE 1. What did you enjoy the most C. If a judge from another species Designs are the original idea of exhibit. E-SCENE. SF181 about making the product? does not feel comfortable evaluating the 4-H’er using the elements and H800006. Macrophotography (Class For classes 1-3, follow guidelines 2. What challenges did you have these exhibits, Interview Judging principles of design to make an VI). (SF 189) for posters. when making the product? Would will be utilized. Exhibitors will be original statement. Subjects should be insects, spiders F531001. Interview an entrepreneur. you do anything differently next asked questions about production, C410015. Modeled “Beyond the or other arthropods, or any nests, Share what you learned from the time? If so, what? selection, grooming, handling, Needle” Garment Constructed From webs or constructions they make. person about starting and running a 3. What is the suggested retail price care, nutrition, age, sex, and other Original Designed Fabric. All exhibit prints should be 8 ½” x business or how they deliver excellent of the product? How did you decide pertinent items regarding care and Fabric yardage is designed first, 11” and mounted on rigid, black 11” customer service. How will what you on the price? management of this exhibit. then a garment is constructed from x 14” poster or matt board. Either have learned through this interview 4. Market analysis of the D. Entries in the Exotic Livestock that fabric. Other embellishments orientation is acceptable. No frames change your future plans or ways of community – data gathered through Department are judged on the overall may be added. please. A short caption explaining thinking about business? (Based on a survey of potential customers. Use health and appearance of the animal, C410020. Modeled “Beyond the the subject, printed on white paper, pages 2.1 - 2.4 of manual) the three questions on page 3.3 and and the exhibitor’s presentation and Needle” Textile Arts Garment(s). should be glued below the print on survey at least 10 people in your knowledge of the animal; not judged Garment is constructed using new the poster or mat board. ESI Unit 2, The Case of ME. SF181 community about your product. according to breed standards. Mixed unconventional materials. Examples: F531002. Social Entrepreneurship 5. How much would you earn per breed animals can be entered and rubber bands, plastic, duct tape. Presentation. hour? Show how you determined this identification is not required. C410025. Modeled Constructed Leadership & Prepare a five-slide powerfigure. “STEAM 1” Garment (s). – Not State Citizenship point presentation about a social 6. What is unique about this DIVISION 115: EXOTIC Fair Eligible. entrepreneurship event to benefit Product? LIVESTOCK (All ages and sex) Possible types of garments include Entrepreneurship a group or individual in your F531005. Photos of an Original G115001. Llama. simple top, bottom (pants, shorts, Department F community. Social entrepreneurs Product. G115002. Ostrich/Emu. or skirt), or dress, which required (Mounted on a 14” x 22” poster) G115003. Miniature Horse/Mule. minimal skills to construct. May must include three photos of G115004. Pot Belly Pig. also model an apron or vest over a developed product and a mounted G115005. Other. purchased outfit. information sheet answering the C410030. Modeled Constructed following questions. If exhibiting in “STEAM 2” Garment(s). both Class F531004 and Class F531005, Consumer and Family Possible types of garments include: products must be entirely different Sciences Dress; Romper or Jumpsuit; Skirted products. Outfit – skirt with top, vest, or lined/ 1. What did you enjoy the most Fashion Show unlined jacket – must have sewn two about making the product? Department C pieces; Jumper and Shirt – must have 2. What challenges did you have sewn both pieces; Pants or Shorts when making the product? Would DIVISION 410: FASHION SHOW Outfit – pants or shorts with top, vest, you do anything differently the next GENERAL INFORMATION: or lined/unlined jacket – must have time? If so, what? A. Judging will be at Pre-Fair Day sewn two pieces. A purchased top 3. What is the suggested retail price on Wednesday, July 19, beginning can be worn to complete a skirt, pants 2017 Dawes County Fair 41 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Forestry or shorts outfit with a vest or unlined Forestry Genus name is always capitalized. The reached full size, usually beginning in fall color, etc., may be included to jacket. 4-H members who have first letter of a species name is always early summer. Leaf samples should be enhance educational value. enrolled in or who have completed Department D lower case. When required, always in good condition and representative D320003. Twig Display. (SF33) STEAM 3 projects are not eligible to Superintendent: Clint Phillips indicate complete scientific names of the average leaves on the tree. Keep The twig display must include twig enter STEAM 2. Nightshirts, flannel (Genus and species) and common in mind that shaded leaves are often samples from at least 10 different tree lounging pants or any other types of General Information: names, (e.g. Norway Maple) even much larger than normal. Carefully species. The display must include loungewear can NOT be modeled. The official reference for all forestry when “variety names” are included. remove leaves from the twig with the at least two samples of opposite and C410040. Modeled Constructed projects is the Tree Identification For example, the scientific name entire petiole or rachis intact. alternate leaf arrangements from “STEAM 3” Garment(s). Manual (4-H 332), which was of Emerald Queen Maple is Acer After collection, fresh leaf samples broadleaf trees. Possible types of garments include: recently revised and is available for platanoides and the common name can be temporarily stored within the Collection: Twig samples should be Dress or formal; Skirted Outfit - skirt purchase from UNL Marketplace is Norway maple. “Emerald Queen” pages of an old magazine, but they collected during the dormant season with shirt, vest, or lined/unlined jacket (http://marketplace.unl.edu/ne4h/ may be included as the variety name, should be properly pressed and dried (November – April) when the buds – must have sewn two pieces; Jumper tree-identifcation-manual-691.html. but variety names are not required. for display. Be sure to record pertinent are mature. Twig samples must be at and Shirt – must have sewn both Other helpful forestry references How well the exhibitor follows information during collection. least 6” long and exhibit buds. Leaves pieces; Pants or Shorts Outfit (pants include Trees of Nebraska (EC 92- written directions is an important Mounting: Leaves may be displayed must be removed and side branches or shorts with shirt, vest or jacket); 1774-X), Leafing Out (4-H431) and factor in judging. All static exhibits in a notebook or on a display board. must be trimmed to less than 1” in Romper or Jumpsuit; Specialty Wear Plant a Tree (EC 17-11-80). must have received a purple ribbon at Any method may be used to mount length. (swim wear, costumes, western wear- Display “boards” must be made the county fair to advance to the State leaves, e.g. wire, glue, tape, staples, Mounting: Twigs must be mounted chaps, chinks or riding attire); Non- from wood or wood composite, e.g. Fair. plastic bags, but be sure all their on a display board. Any method, e.g. tailored Jacket or Coat – Additional plywood, fiberboard, or masonite, features can be clearly identified. wire, glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, pieces with jacket or coat my either 1/4” to ½” thick and no larger than DIVISION 320: FORESTRY Labeling: The label for each sample etc., may be used to mount twigs, be constructed or purchased; Tailored 24” x 24”. Display boards may be D320001. Design-Your-Own must include: but be sure all features can be clearly Blazer, Suit Jacket or Coat. Additional coated, e.g., painted or varnished, on Exhibit. (SF31) 1) Common name identified. The non-terminal end pieces with blazer, jacket or coat may both sides to prevent warping. Prepare an educational exhibit 2) Scientific name must be cut at a slant so the pith can either be constructed or purchased. Display “posters” must be made about some aspect of trees, forests, 3) Leaf type be seen. A purchased top can be worn to from a material, e.g. foam board or or forestry that is of special interest 4) Leaf arrangement (for broadleaf Labeling: The label for each sample complete a vest or lined/unlined poster board that will stand upright to you. Possible topics include paper trees) must include: jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or without buckling, and be no larger recycling, wild fire, forest products, 5) Leaf composition (for broadleaf 1) Common name shorts. Nightwear or loungewear can than 24” x 24”. forest wildlife, or forest pests. The trees) 2) Scientific name NOT be modeled. Display “books” must measure no only requirement is that the display 6) Exhibitor’s name 3) Leaf arrangement (for broadleaf C410050. Modeled Knitted or more than 16” x 16”. must be no larger than 24” x 24” x 7) Collection date trees) Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3). At least 5 of the 10 samples in 24”. Photographs, drawings, samples, 8) Collection location (be specific, 4) Exhibitor’s name Knitted garment using pattern Class 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be from charts, posters, etc. can be used, state and county at a minimum) 5) Collection date stitches such as diamond, block, twist the list of 60 species described in but include enough information to If a twig is included with a sample, 6) Collection location (be specific, or seed/moss stitches or advanced 4-H 332. Samples must be from 10 adequately explain the topic. Your indicate, “twig included” on the state and county at a minimum) knitting stitches such as pass slip different tree species. For example, display should be substantially label. For example, the twig may be Supplemental information, e.g. stitch over, double-pointed needle Emerald Queen Maple and Crimson different from other display classes. included with an eastern red cedar general uses, tree characteristics, knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, King Maple are both varieties of Be as creative as you like. sample because the leaves are very etc., may be included to enhance plait, germaine, feather and fan or the same species (Norway Maple), D320002. Leaf Display. (SF32) small and difficult to remove from educational value. knitting with one or more patterns and thus have the same genus and The leaf display must include the twig. Supplemental information, D320004. Seed Display. (SF34) such as Aran or Fair Isle. Crocheted species name, i.e. Acer platanoides. samples of “complete leaves” from e.g. general uses, common products, The seed display must include seed garment using pattern stitches such All samples must be from trees, NO at least 10 different tree species. The as texture, shell, cluster or mesh shrubs. If more than 10 samples are display must include at least two stitches or advance crochet stitches included in the display, only the first samples of simple leaves, compound such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin 10 samples from the current year will leaves, and conifer leaves. Leaves lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. be judged. should be pressed, dried, and Garment needs to be a complete Remember that other general mounted. outfit as in a dress, coat or two-piece labeling standards apply. For example, Collection: Whenever possible, ensemble (bottom and top). scientific names are always italicized collect leaves from mature trees. C410060. Modeled Shopping In or underlined. Also, the first letter of a Collect leaves any time after they have Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report. (SF 184) Participants must be enrolled in the Shopping In Style 4-H Project to enter. The curriculum is developed and designed for youth ages 10 and older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. Participants must model a complete outfit. All pieces of the garment must be purchased.

Environmental Ed & Earth Sciences Dawes County 4-H Youth - Heritage 42 2017 Dawes County Fair samples from at least 10 different tree maturity date, average number of 6) Collection location (be specific, Leaves e) Flowers f) Fruit g) Buds h) family or community or 4-H history. species. seed in the fruit, etc., may be included state and county at a minimum) Bark Please note: Exhibits are entered Collection: Tree seeds should be to enhance educational value. Supplemental information, e.g. Identifying other internal parts, at 4-H’ers own risk. We will not be collected at the time of year when D320005. Wood Display. (SF36) common products, wood density, e.g. phloem, xylem, cambium, annual responsible for loss or damage to they mature, which varies widely The wood display must include etc., may be included to enhance ring, pith, etc., is optional. family heirloom items or any items in depending upon tree species. For wood samples from at least 10 educational value. Attach a separate label on the this division. Displays should not be example, Silver maple seeds mature different tree species. D320006. Cross Section. (SF38) back of the poster that includes the larger than 22” x 28” wide. If the size in May while red oak acorns do not Preparation: Samples may be of Display a disc cut from a tree exhibitor’s name and age. needs to be a different size because the mature until September. Seed samples any shape, e.g. sections from a board, species listed in 4H 332. The sample D320008. Living Tree. (SF40) historical item is larger than 22” x 28”, should be free of insect or disease wood cylinders turned on a lathe, must be collected within one year of Display a living tree seedling please contact the superintendents symptoms. Remember to display horizontal or vertical cross sections the state fair judging day. The disc grown by the exhibitor from seed in for approval. Display collections seeds, not fruit. For example, the seed of a small log with bark attached, etc., must measure 6” to 12” in diameter the display container. The seed must securely in an attractive container of honey locust is enclosed in a pod. but all samples should be the same and 1” to 3” thick. The bark should be from a species listed in 4H 332. no larger than 22” x 28”. Exhibits Remove and display the seed, not just shape, e.g. all wood cylinders or all be firmly attached, which may be The seedling must be 60 days to 1 must include NAME, COUNTY, the pod. It is acceptable to display the sections of a board. Each sample can difficult if the tree was dead when the year old (on State Fair judging day). AGE & PAST EXPERIENCE (years fruit with the seed, but clearly label be no larger than 4” x 4” x 4”. Cut disc was cut. Sand at least one side The display container must contain at in Explore Your Heritage, Family each. surfaces should be sanded to show of the disc so the grain can be easily least 8 inches of soil (potting mix or Folklore or Foodways projects) on Mounting: Seeds may be displayed the grain. Treating samples with a seen. If the disc is treated with a clear suitable natural soil), have drainage back of exhibit. All entries must have in a variety of ways, e.g. mounted on clear finish (no stain) is optional. finish, both sides must be treated to hole(s), and a drain pan to catch documentation included. SF 71 a display board, displayed in jars in a Mounting: Samples may be minimize warping. As the disc dries, drainage water. rack, etc., but they must be securely displayed in a variety of ways, some cracking or checking can be Labeling: A waterproof label must Division 101, Level I: Beginning mounted and easily viewed. Be as e.g. mounted on a display board, expected and is allowed. be attached and include: (1-4 years in project) creative as you like. displayed in a box or rack, etc., but Labeling: The following parts must 1) Common name A101001. Heritage poster or flat Labeling: The label for each sample they must be securely mounted and be clearly and accurately labeled on 2) Scientific name exhibit. Entries may be pictures, must include: easily viewed. Be as creative as you the cross section with pins, paper tags, 3) Seed treatments (if any) posters, items that depict family 1) Common name like. or some other form of identification: 4) Planting date heritage. Exhibits must be supported 2) Scientific name Labeling: The label for each sample a) Pith 5) Emergence date by a written explanation. 3) Type of fruit, if known (e.g. must include: b) Heartwood 6) Exhibitor’s name A101002. Family Genealogy/ samara, pod, nut, legume, etc. 1) Common name c) Sapwood Supplemental information about History Notebook. Include pedigree 4) Exhibitor’s name 2) Scientific name d) One growth ring (beginning and the tree, e.g. where the seed was charts/family group sheets, with 5) Collection date 3) Wood type (softwood or end) collected, growth measurements, uses documentation for two-three 6) Collection location (be specific, hardwood) e) Cambium for that species, etc., may be included generations of one family line, state and county at a minimum) 4) Exhibitor’s name f) Bark in an attached notebook, poster, expanding each year. If multiple Supplemental information, e.g. 5) Collection date A separate label attached to the etc. to enhance educational value. books included in exhibit, only bring back of the disc must include: Supplemental information will be an book with most current year’s work. 1) Common name important factor in judging. A101003. Local History Scrapbook/ 2) Scientific name Notebook. Scrapbook or notebook 3) Tree classification (softwood or that depicts history of local hardwood) Consumer and Family community or Nebraska that helps 4) Age (of the cross section) Sciences youth appreciate their heritage. 5) Exhibitor’s name A101004. Framed family groupings 6) Collection date Heritage (or individuals) of pictures showing 7) Collection location (be specific, Department A family history. Pictures must be state and county at a minimum) Superintendent: Lisa Briggs supported by a written explanation. D320007. Parts of a Tree. (SF39) A101005. Other exhibits depicting (This project is only for ages 8 – 11) Division A101: Heritage the heritage of the member’s family Prepare a poster, no larger than 24” An exhibit of items, pictures, or community. Exhibit must be x 24” that clearly identifies the main maps, charts, slides/tapes, drawings, supported by a written explanation. external parts of any tree: illustrations, writings or displays that May include, biographical album a) Trunk b) Crown c) Roots d) depict the heritage of the member’s of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc. A101006. 4-H History Scrapbook. A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H’er - no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. A101007. 4-H History Poster. Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual. A101008. Story or illustration about a historical event. A101009. Book review about local, Nebraska or regional history. 2017 Dawes County Fair 43 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Home Environment A101010. Other historical exhibits. A102007. 4-H History Poster. Poster HOME ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITS separate piece of the exhibit. Scoresheet SF202 and recognition Attach an explanation of historical relating 4-H history of local club or are evaluated by these criteria: certificate: Class 5 importance. county or individual. A. Items must be designed to be SUPPORTING INFORMATION – Scoresheet SF200: Classes 6 – 18, A101011. Family Traditions Book. A102008. Story or illustration about used for home decorating, home Supporting information is required 23 - 25 Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family a historical event. furnishing or home management for all Home Environment exhibits. Scoresheet SF207: Classes 19 & 20 traditions of the past. A102009. Book review about local, (no clothing, purses, note cards, Information must also include Scoresheet SF203: Classes 21 & 22 A101012. Family Traditions Exhibit. Nebraska or regional history. scrapbooks/photo albums, etc.) elements or principles of design used Story or illustration of a family A102010. Other historical exhibits. B. Accessories should be of high and steps taken to complete project. C257001. Design board for a room. tradition or event. Exhibits must be Attach an explanation of historical quality (as compared to quick, Tag templates can be found on 4-H Include: color scheme, wall supported by a written explanation. importance. simple crafts), suitable for use in the State Fair website: http://4h.unl.edu/ treatment, floor treatment, etc. OR A101013. 4-H Club/County A102011. Exhibit depicting the home several months throughout fairbook#tab3 floor plan for a room. Posters 22” x Scrapbook. Scrapbook relating importance of a community or the year. Holiday specific items are 28”, or multimedia presentation (on 4-H history of local club or county Nebraska historic landmark. discouraged. DIVISION 255: DESIGN MY PLACE CD). Show what you learned with compiled by club historian. If multiple A102012. Community Report. C. Items should show creativity Not State Fair Eligible before and after pictures or diagrams, books included in exhibit, only bring Documenting something of historical and originality, along with the C255001. Needlework item (made samples, story, cost comparisons, book with most current year’s work. significance from past to present. application of design principles and with yarn or floss). optional arrangements, etc. A101014. 4-H Member Scrapbook. A102013. Historic collection. elements. (Ask yourself: How have C255002. Simple fabric accessory, C257002. Problem solved, Energy Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H (Displayed securely and attractively I shown creativity and applied the like a pillow, laundry bag, pillowcase, savers OR Career exploration. members’ 4-H history. If multiple in a container no larger than 22” x design principles and elements in table runner, etc. Identify a problem (as problem books included in exhibit, only bring 28”). this accessory? Youth are required to C255003. Accessory made with windows, storage needs, inconvenient book with most current year’s work. A102014. Video/DVD or slide/ include this information). original batik or tie-dye. room arrangement, cost comparison, A101015. Special Events Scrapbook. tape documentary of a family or a D. Entered in correct class: What C255004. Simple accessory made energy conservation, waste A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special community event. Must be produced medium is the majority of your using wood. management, etc.) OR, explore a event, such as Congress or CWF or a and edited by 4-H member. accessory made from? What was C255005. Simple accessory made career related to home environment. personal or family special event, such A102015. 4-H Club/County changed or manipulated? using plastic. (What would it be, what education as a trip, family reunion, etc. Scrapbook. Scrapbook relating E. Items should be ready for C255006. Simple accessory made is needed, what would you do, etc.) 4-H history of local club or county display in the home (pictures framed, using glass. Using poster, notebook, multimedia Division 102, Level II: Advanced compiled by club historian. If multiple wall hangings and pictures ready C255007. Simple accessory made presentation (on CD) or other (over 4 years in project) books included in exhibit, only bring to hang, etc.). No single mat board using clay. method, describe the problem and A102001. Heritage poster or flat book with most current year’s work. or artist canvas panels. Wrapped C255008. Simple accessory made how it was solved OR your career exhibit. Entries may be pictures, A102016. 4-H Member Scrapbook. canvas (if staples not visible on edge) using paper. exploration. posters, items, etc. that depict family Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H is accepted without framing, but C255009. Simple accessory made C257003. Solar, wind, or other heritage. Exhibits must be supported members’ 4-H history. If multiple still needs to include hanger. MAKE using metal tooling or metal punch. energy alternatives for the home. by a written explanation. books included in exhibit, only bring SURE HANGERS ARE STRONG C255010. Storage item made or Can be models, either an original A102002. Family Genealogy/ book with most current year’s work. ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE recycled. creation or an adaption of kit. If kit, History Notebook. Include pedigree A102017. Special Events Scrapbook. ITEM!! C255011. Bulletin or message label and explain what was learned charts/family group sheets, with A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special F. All static exhibits must have board. and how the item could be used in or documentation beyond two-three event, such as Congress or CWF or a received a purple ribbon at the county C255012. Problem solved: Use a on exterior of home. generations of one family line, personal or family special event, such fair to advance to state fair. creative method to show you solved C257004. Science experiment. expanding each year. If multiple as a trip, family reunion, etc. G. Items should not be ones made a problem (air quality, water, sound, Using illustrations or models, books included in exhibit, only bring for beginning level or other projects temperature, lighting, fire escape plan, illustrate a science experiment related book with most current year’s work. (ex: simple (10 min) table runners etc.) to home environment. Examples: A102003. Local History Scrapbook/ Consumer and Family or woodworking). Exhibits from the C255013. Video showing how to compare energy use such as types Notebook. Scrapbook or notebook Sciences beginning level, Design My Place, are make a bed, organize a room, or the of lighting for homes, water efficient that depicts history of local county only and not state fair eligible. steps you used to make your simple processes or products, sun or community or Nebraska that helps Home Environment H. Entry tag needs to include a accessory. landscaping to heat or cool homes. youth appreciate their heritage. Department C clear description of item (example, C257005. Community Service A102004. Framed family groupings Superintendent: Lisa Briggs blue, 3 drawer dresser). In addition, DIVISION 257: DESIGN Activity. (or individuals) of pictures showing a label with the exhibitor’s name and DECISIONS Show what was done as a family history. Pictures must be GUIDELINES AND RULES: county should be attached to each Scoresheet SF201: Classes 1 - 4, 7 (if community service activity related supported by a written explanation. poster or CD) A102005. Other exhibits depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community. Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc. A102006. 4-H History Scrapbook. A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H’er - no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. Dawes County 4-H Youth - Sketchbook Crossroads 44 2017 Dawes County Fair to this project. In a notebook, photo C257012. Accessory. 2D. Made or finished by using a – a pencil or ink drawing depicting This project area is for items with story, or poster, show the purpose and C257013. Accessory. 3D (string art, common object or material in a life in Nebraska, using natural historic, sentimental or antique results of that activity. Ex: painting a wreaths, etc.). creative way. Include description of resources such as native grasses to value that are restored, repurposed mural at a daycare or 4-H building, C257014. Accessory. Original Floral what was done to recycle or reuse make a weaving, using natural fibers or refinished to keep their original helping an elderly person paint or Design. item in your attached information. for felting, or using roots, nuts, plants look and value. It is not for “recycled” clean their home, etc. May be an C257021. Furniture. Wood Opaque or flowers to dye fabric. Include the items. For example, a bench would individual or club activity. Non- For classes 15-18, determine entry finish such as paint or enamel. required information listed above be considered an heirloom if the competitive. Special recognition by what medium was manipulated. C257022. Furniture. Wood Clear and how this project represents life in original finish is restored, but if certificates will be awarded to C257015. Accessory. Original made finish showing wood grain. Nebraska. decorated by painting it would be participants. from Wood. C257023. Furniture. Fabric considered recycled. Entering highly C257006. Window Covering. Burn, cut, shape or otherwise Covered. DIVISION 261: PORTFOLIO valuable items (especially small ones) May include curtains, draperies, manipulate. May include stool, chair seat, slip- PATHWAYS is discouraged, as exhibits are not shades, shutters, etc. C257016. Accessory. Original made covers, headboard, etc. Scoresheet SF 200: Classes 1-6 displayed in closed cases. C257007. Floor Covering. from Glass. C257024. Furniture. Outdoor Use techniques from manual NOTE: new resources to support May be woven, braided, painted Etch, mosaic, stain, molten or Living. or comparable techniques. Attach this project area are on the 4-H floor cloth, etc. May be exhibited as otherwise manipulate. Furniture made/refurbished information to explain steps taken. website. a poster or multimedia presentation C257017. Accessory. Original made suitable for outdoor use (NOTE: Information must also include Attach information including: (on CD). from Metal. Will be displayed outside). Include element or principle of design used. 1. List of steps taken to complete C257008. Bedcover. Cut, shape, punch, sculpt, description of what was done to C261001. Original acrylic painting. your project. Before and after pictures May include quilt, comforter, reassemble or otherwise manipulate. recycle or reuse item in your attached (p. 12-13) encouraged. bedspread, dust ruffle, canopy, etc. C257018. Accessory. Original made information. Based on techniques learned in 2. Keepsakes documentation: how For quilts, state who did the . from Ceramic or Tile. C257025. Accessory. Outdoor Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed you acquired the item and the history (No tied fleece blankets.) Treatment to exhibit must go Living. and ready to hang. of the item (may be written, pictures, C257009. Accessory. Framed through process that permanently Accessory made/refurbished by C261002. Original oil painting. (p. audio or video tape of interview with Original Needlework/Stitchery. alters the medium. Painting alone is 4-H member suitable for outdoor 26-33) family member, etc.) May be commercially framed. not sufficient. use. Include description of what was Based on techniques learned in C256001. Trunks. C257010. Accessory. Textile – 2D C257019. Accessory. Recycled/ done to recycle or reuse item in your Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed Including doll-sized trunks or (table cloth or runner, dresser scarf, Upcycled Item for the home. attached information. and ready to hang. wardrobes. wall hanging, etc. Reuse a common object or material C261003. Original watercolor C256002. An Article. No tied fleece blankets or 10 in a creative way. Include description DIVISION 260: SKETCHBOOK painting. (p.14-17) Either a repurposed “treasure” minute table runners.) of what was done to recycle or reuse CROSSROADS Based on techniques learned in (accessory) from an old item or an C257011. Accessory. Textile – 3D item in your attached information. Scoresheet SF 200: Classes 1 – 9 Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed old “treasure” (accessory) refinished (pillows, pillow shams, fabric bowls, C257020. Furniture. Recycled/ Use techniques from manual or and ready to hang. or renovated. May include a display etc. Remade. comparable techniques. Attach C261004. Original sand painting. of a collection or collectibles, being information to explain steps taken. (p. 20-21) careful not to destroy value of the Information must also include Based on techniques learned in collection. element or principle of design used. Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed C256003. Furniture. C260001. Original pencil or chalk and ready to hang. Either a repurposed “treasure” drawing framed and ready to hang. (p. C261005. Original encaustic from an old item or an old “treasure” 10 -21) painting. (p. 34-35) refinished or renovated. May include Scratch art accepted in this Based on techniques learned in doll-sized furniture. category. Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed C256004. Cleaned and Restored C260002. Original ink drawing and ready to hang. Heirloom Accessory or Old Furniture. framed and ready to hang. (p. 22-28) C261006. Home accessory. (p. 36- A reconditioned and cleaned old C260003. Home accessory made 56) piece of furniture or accessory that with fiber. (p. 29) Made with any printing technique is functional for use or display. Item C260004. Home accessory made in Pathways Unit II. might be cleaned and waxed, and with felted wool. (p. 29-33) C261007. An art exhibit using one simple repairs made. Item would C260005. Home accessory made of the techniques in the above classes not be refinished or repainted, with linter. (p. 34-36) to show how art can define a sense of but reconditioned to restore it to C260006. Home accessory using place, or life in Nebraska. For example its original look or to prevent it batik. (p. 37-39) – solar printing; making prints using from further damage as a valuable C260007. Home accessory made by shed snakeskin or plant; an acrylic, heirloom. Consult extension weaving. (p. 40-47) oil; watercolor painting of scenes of publication Care and Conservation C260008. Home accessory made your community or the surrounding of Heirloom Textiles, G1682 for with fabric exhibitor has dyed. (p. 48- area; or using objects from nature information on textiles. (Refinished 50) to make the painting. Include the items go in classes 2 – 3.) This class is C260009. Original sculpted or required information listed above and for situations where it may be best to thrown home accessory made with how this project represents Nebraska do very little to the item to maintain clay. (p. 53-62) life. its antique value. Item or article No purchased items. should be of complexity suited to an C260010. An art exhibit using one DIVISION 256: HEIRLOOM advanced project. of the techniques in the above classes TREASURES/FAMILY KEEPSAKES to show how art can define a sense of Scoresheet SF 206: Class 1 place, or life in Nebraska. For example Scoresheet SF 205: Classes 2-4 2017 Dawes County Fair 45 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Horticulture ribbon. Horse time. Neck Catch - 2 G950007. 1 Year Old Fillies. 4-H armbands will be required to •Refer to the 4-H Horse Show and Clean Horns - 3 G950008. 2 Year Old Fillies. Department G be worn by all exhibitors. The 4-H Judging Guide for complete rules. There is a total of 25 points possible G950009. 1 Year Old Geldings. Superintendents: Jim Lesmeister, Council will provide them on show day L. Breakaway Roping: (Must pass - 10 from the judging and 15 from the G950010. 2 Year Old Geldings. Barry Stewart, Tammy Wellnitz if exhibitor doesn’t have one. Horsemanship Advancement Level II catch value. G950011. Mare and Foal. Junior Superintendents: Madison F. Hats/Headgear: Hats are optional to participate) N. All Around Horse Award: Will be G950012. *Senior Ranch Horse in timed events, but must stay on after Cogdill, Abby Dyer, Peyton •Juniors and Intermediates may presented to the exhibitor and horse Western Pleasure. crossing the starting line or rider will Underwood participate in Breakaway Roping combination accumulating the most G950013. *Intermediate Ranch be fined a two second penalty. Ball OR Dummy Roping, but NOT points during the show in each age Horse Western Pleasure. caps are prohibited. HORSE RULES AND GUIDELINES: both. Seniors are only eligible for division. G950014. *Junior Ranch Horse G. Entry Information: No exhibitor A. Rule Source: All rules and Breakaway Roping. •4-H’ers must designate up to 6 Western Pleasure. shall be allowed more than one horse regulations governing the Dawes •Exhibitors will be scored classes in which points will be earned G950015. *Senior Horsemanship. in each class. No individual horse County Fair 4-H Horse Show will according to the Nebraska 4-H Horse for the All Around Horse Award on G950016. *Intermediate shall be allowed to compete twice be taken from the Nebraska State Show Rules, taking both the roper’s the pre-registration form, no later Horsemanship. in the same class. No rider shall be 4-H Horse Show & Judging Guide, time and horse’s score into account than July 15 of the current year. G950017. *Junior Horsemanship. allowed to compete twice in any class. 4-H 373. This includes dress code, for final placing. •All Around Horse points are G950018. Green Broke 2 (2 year olds H. Control and Containment: patterns, legal equipment, etc. •Exhibitors can be disqualified accumulated using only one horse/ in Western Pleasure Only). Horses may not be allowed to run B. Ownership: Horses entered in if judge deems that calves were rider combination. G950019. Green Broke 3 (3 year olds freely while on the fairgrounds. the horse show must be solely owned mistreated or mishandled. •Points are accumulated using in Western Pleasure Only). I. Only mares and geldings may by the 4-H member or immediate •Exhibitors will be flagged at the the following guidelines: Purple G950020. Senior Dawes County be shown at halter and under saddle family by June 1 of the current year or start with no barrier. (4 points); Blue (3 points); Red (2 Special (pattern to be announced prior (weanling studs permitted at halter). leased as shown on the ID (affidavit) •Refer to the 4-H Horse Show and points); White (1 point). Champions to class). J. Working Ranch Horse Class sheets. Judging Guide for complete rules. will be worth an additional 2 points G950021. Intermediate Dawes and Breakaway Roping provides an Horses need to be properly M. Dummy Roping: and Reserve Champions will be County Special (pattern to be opportunity for youth to focus on and identified by June 1 to be used at the •Exhibitors may be Intermediate or worth an additional 1 point. announced prior to class). receive recognition for horsemanship County Fair. Horse(s) used at the Junior. •Asterisks denote which classes G950022. Junior Dawes County skills developed through ranch work. Dawes County Fair will be checked in •Juniors and Intermediates will may be used for the All Around Special (pattern to be announced prior As live cattle are part of these classes, before the show and verified with the rope the stationary dummy steer Award to class). Horsemanship Advancement Level II ID (affidavit) sheets. from horseback. O. All Around Hand Award: NEW G950023. *Senior Ranch Horse is required to participate. Exhibitors C. Show Time: Refer to schedule for •Exhibitors will be allowed 5 2017 - Will be presented to the Reining. must have passed Level I and II at show times. throws at the head with a 3-minute exhibitor who accumulates the most G950024. *Intermediate Ranch time of pre-registration on July 15 to D. Back Tags: Each exhibitor will time limit. points throughout the show using any Horse Reining. be eligible to compete. The Working have two identical back tags. Halter •Juniors and Intermediates must combination of horse/rider. Excluded G950025. *Junior Ranch Horse Ranch Horse Class, Breakaway Roping / Showmanship Classes - one back dally after each catch to demonstrate classes: Halter and Dummy Roping. Reining. Class, Trail Class, and Dummy Roping tag should be on exhibitor’s back. All the ability to dally correctly. •Points are accumulated using G950026. *Senior Trail Horse Class Class will be held on a separate date riding classes - back tags should be •Exhibitors will be judged on the the following guidelines: Purple (pattern to be announced prior to from the other horse show classes. placed one on each side of the saddle way they handle their horse, using (4 points); Blue (3 points); Red (2 class). Please refer to the schedule for exact pad. Back tags will be available one their reins and legs, as well as proper points); White (1 point). Champions G950027. *Intermediate Trail Horse date and time. week before fair or at the time of the positioning of the horse for the throw. will be worth an additional 2 points Class (pattern to be announced prior K. Working Ranch Horse: (Must show. (Up to 5 points possible) and Reserve Champions will be to class). pass Horsemanship Advancement E. Dress Code: Exhibitors are •Exhibitors will also be judged worth an additional 1 point. G950028. *Junior Trail Horse Class Level II to participate) required to wear a plain white shirt/ on the way they handle their rope, DIVISION 950: HORSE (pattern to be announced prior to •Exhibitors work individually, blouse, including buttons, thread, coiling, building a loop, swinging, G950001. *Senior Showmanship. class). moving an animal through a course etc. with convertible collars (one dallying, etc. (Up to 5 points possible) G950002. *Intermediate G950029. *Senior Barrel Race. involving 4-7 obstacles. Course will that is meant to be folded at the •Exhibitors will receive points Showmanship. G950030. *Intermediate Barrel be posted prior to the fair. seam line and may or may not be for catches made according to the G950003. *Junior Showmanship. Race. •Although there is a maximum buttoned at the base of the neck). following system: G950004. Senior English Pleasure. G950031. *Junior Barrel Race. time limit imposed, this class is NOT Tuxedo, turtleneck, or other stand- POINTS: G950005. Intermediate English G950032. *Senior Pole Bending. a timed event. Scoring will be based up collars are not permitted. Dark Miss - 0 Pleasure. G950033. *Intermediate Pole on completion of the pattern and not blue denim jeans must be worn Half-Head - 1 G950006. Junior English Pleasure. Bending. and a belt is recommended. Heavy contrasting threading and fringe are not permitted. Minimal white or tan thread on the rear pockets is permitted. No rhinestones, silver studs, or similar embellishments are permitted. Hard-soled shoes or cowboy boots are considered safe and appropriate. Boots with waffle- type tread greater than or equal to 1/8 inch will not be allowed in riding classes. Horse exhibitors follow all horse show rules, including dress code, as stated in 4-H 373. Dress code violation reduces your placing by one Dawes County 4-H Youth - Houseplants 46 2017 Dawes County Fair

G950034. *Junior Pole Bending. World of Flowers and/or Annual following year and dies. Foliage will Daylilies) county, and years in the project(s) G950035. *Senior Working Ranch Flowers projects to exhibit. Exhibits be considered when exhibit is judged. G770039. Platycodon. must be on the back of the poster. Horse (Level II Only). are limited to ONE EXHIBIT PER All 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers should G770040. Rose. (3 stems) G770052. Educational Flower G950036. *Intermediate Working EXHIBIT CLASS NUMBER. All be the same cultivar and color, do not G770041. Rudbeckia/Black-eyed Garden Poster. (SF 104) Ranch Horse (Level II Only). static exhibits must have received a mix cultivars and colors. Containers Susan. Prepare a poster 14” x 22” x 2” G950037. *Junior Working Ranch purple ribbon at the county fair to will not be judged; however, they G770042. Sedum. (3-dimensional if needed) either Horse (Level II Only). advance to the State Fair. should be glass containers of a G770043. Statice. vertical or horizontal arrangement G950038. *Senior Breakaway The cultivar or variety name neutral color that won’t tip over (No G770044. Any other perennial. illustrating a skill or project you Roping (Level II Only). must be included on all entry cards. plastic containers at State Fair) and (Under 3” diameter - 5 stems, 3” or have done or learned about in a 4-H G950039. *Intermediate Breakaway Failure to identify the cultivar or of adequate size to display blooms. more in diameter - 3 stems) (Do not flower or houseplant project. One Roping (Level II Only). variety will drop the entry one ribbon Containers will not be returned at duplicate entries in classes 30-43) might show a special technique used G950040. *Junior Breakaway placing. Proper identification is the State Fair. Refer to Scoresheet SF 106. G770045. 4-H Flower Garden or equipment incorporated in the Roping (Level II Only). responsibility of the exhibitor not the Follow the guidelines in 4H Collection of 5 different flowers. garden. Refer to 4-H horticulture G950041. Intermediate Dummy Extension staff or office personnel. “Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits” Each flower in the collection project manuals, but use your own Roping . For Floriculture, punch hole in the 4H227 (revised 2016) (Free should be exhibited with the number creativity. Entry card must be stapled G950042. Junior Dummy Roping. top center of entry tag, use a rubber Download https://unl.box.com/s/2f specified for classes 1-44. Display in to the upper right hand corner. The G950044. Senior All Around Horse. band to securely attach entry tag to 3a785c67p7qhqasevp6gu6adf3ugon a box or other holder not more than 4-H member’s name, age, full address, G950045. Intermediate All Around containers. when preparing entries for the fair. 18” in any dimension. Boxes will county, and years in the project(s) Horse. Exhibits entered under an not be returned at State Fair. Do not must be on the back of the poster. G950046. Junior All Around Horse. incorrect class number or containing Cut Flower Annuals and Biennials duplicate entries in classes 1-44 with G770053. Flower Gardening History G950047. Senior All Around Hand. an incorrect number of stems will be - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) any in the group collection. Interview. (SF 105) G950048. Intermediate All Around dropped one ribbon placing. In classes unless otherwise noted in parenthesis. Neatly handwritten or typed Hand. 23, 44 & 45, do not duplicate entries G770001. Aster. Educational Exhibits account of a gardening history G950049. Junior All Around Hand. with the classes listed by using other G770002. Bachelor Buttons. G770050. Flower Notebook. (SF interview whose flower garden has cultivars or varieties, or entry will G770003. Bells of Ireland. 100) inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of be dropped one ribbon placing. For G770004. Browallia. Exhibit a notebook containing text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 Plant Science example: 4-H’ers with two cultivars or G770005. Calendula. pictures of flowers grown in Nebraska. picture of the person you interviewed) Horticulture varieties of marigolds can only enter G770006. Celosia. (Crested or There must be at least 10 different of their flower garden if the individual plume) (3 stems) is still gardening. Protect with a clear Department G the marigold class and cannot enter species of annuals and/or biennials G770007. Cosmos. and 10 different species of perennials report cover. The 4-H member’s Superintendent: Clint Phillips the other cultivar or variety in any other class. A perennial is defined as a G770008. Dahlia. hardy to Nebraska. Bulbs may be name, age, full address, county, and plant of which the crown overwinters. G770009. Dianthus. included in a separate section. 4-H’ers years in the project(s) must be on the General Information: An annual is a plant that grows from G770010. Foxglove. may show more than one cultivar of back of the report cover. DIVISION 770: FLORICULTURE, seed each season, whether self-seeded G770011. Gladiolus. (3 stems) the same species, but they will only EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS & or planted by the gardener. A biennial G770012. Gomphrena. count as one species. The notebook General Information: HOUSEPLANTS is a plant that germinates, grows and G770013. Hollyhock. (3 stems) must be the result of the current year’s Houseplants: Floriculture: overwinters as a crown, blooms the G770014. Marigold. work. Pictures from garden catalogs, Youth must be enrolled in the Youth must be enrolled in the G770015. Pansy. hand drawn pictures, or photographs Growing Great Houseplants project G770016. Petunia. may be used. Each species/cultivar to exhibit in classes 60-66. Youth G770017. Salvia. must be labeled with the correct may enter a maximum of THREE G770018. Snapdragon. common name and scientific name; (3) entries in classes 50-66, but each G770019. Statice. the height and spread of the plant entry must have received a purple G770020. Sunflower. (Under 3” and the growing conditions (for ribbon at the county fair to advance diameter - 5 stems, 3” or more in example: needs full sun and dry to the State Fair. diameter - 3 stems) sandy soil) the species prefers. In Container Grown Houseplants G770021. Vinca. addition to this information, bulbs - The choice of container and soil G770022. Zinnia. should also be labeled as spring or quality will be considered in judging. G770023. Any other annual or summer flowering. Give proper credit Each houseplant must be identified biennial. (Under 3” diameter - 5 stems, by listing the sources of pictures and by listing the names on the entry tag 3” or more in diameter - 3 stems) information used. The 4-H member’s or on a card attached to the container. (Do not duplicate entries in classes name, age, full address, county, and Houseplants should be grown in the 1-22) years in the project(s) must be on the display container for a minimum back of the notebook. of six weeks. Plants grown, as Cut Flower – Perennial – 5 stems G770051. Flower Garden Promotion houseplants must be used. NebGuide of a single variety (cultivar) unless Poster. (SF 103) G2205 http://extensionpublications. otherwise noted in parenthesis. Individual poster promoting unl.edu/assets/html/g2205/build/ G770030. Achillea/Yarrow. flower gardening, size 14” x 22” either g2205.htm and NebGuide G837 G770031. Chrysanthemum. vertical or horizontal arrangement. http://extensionpublications.unl. G770032. Coneflower. Poster may be in any medium: edu/assets/html/g837/build/g837. G770033. Coreopsis. watercolor, ink, crayon, etc. as long htm includes a listing of common G770034. Daisy. as it is not 3-dimensional. Posters houseplants. Containers of annual G770035. Gaillardia. using copyrighted material will not be flowers or annual plants will be G770036. Helianthus. accepted. Entry card must be stapled disqualified and will not be judged. G770037. Liatris. (3 stems) to the upper right hand corner. The Entries in Classes 60-66 must have G770038. Lilies. (3 stems) (Not 4-H member’s name, age, full address, been designed and planted by the 4-H 2017 Dawes County Fair 47 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Vegetables member. Container grown houseplants must have received a purple ribbon at G773219 White Onions 5 G773261. Dill (dry) 5 the county fair to be exhibited at the State Fair. Container grown houseplants G773220 Parsnips 5 G773262. Garlic (bulbs) 5 shall be in pots no greater than 12” in diameter (inside opening measurement). G773221 Bell Peppers 5 G773263. Mint 5 Dish gardens, fairy or miniature gardens, desert gardens and terrariums may G773222 Sweet (Non-Bell) Peppers 5 G773264. Oregano 5 be up to 12” in diameter (inside opening measurement). Any container grown G773223 Jalapeño Peppers 5 G773265. Parsley 5 plant in Classes 60-66 that is greater than 12” in diameter (inside opening G773224 Hot (Non-Jalapeño) Peppers 5 G773266. Sage 5 measurement) will be dropped one ribbon placing. Classes 60-65 exhibitors G773225 White Potatoes 5 G773267. Thyme 5 must have and provide a saucer to catch drainage water. The 4-H members G773226 Red Potatoes 5 G773268. Any other herb name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the G773227 Russet Potatoes 5 5 (do not duplicate entries in classes bottom or back of the container and saucer. SF 107 G773228 Other Potatoes 5 260-267) G770060. Flowering potted houseplant(s) that are blooming for exhibition. G773229 Pumpkin 2 G773269. 4-H Herb Non-blooming plants will be disqualified. G773230 Miniature Pumpkins 5 Garden Display of 5 different herbs. G770061. Foliage potted houseplant(s) of all the same variety. G773231 Radish 5 Displayed in a box or other holder G770062. Hanging basket of flowering and/or foliage houseplants. G773232 Rhubarb 5 not more than 18” in any dimension. G770063. Dish garden. An open/shallow container featuring a variety of G773233 Rutabaga 2 Boxes will not be returned at State houseplants excluding cacti and succulents. G773234 Green Summer Squash 2 Fair. Each herb in the collection G770064. Fairy or Miniature garden. A miniature “scene” contained in an G773235 Yellow Summer Squash 2 should be exhibited with the number open container and featuring miniature or small, slow growing houseplants. G773236 White Summer Squash 2 specified for classes 260-268. Do not The garden needs to have an imaginative theme and miniature accessories, i.e. G773237 Acorn Squash 2 duplicate entries in classes 260-268 bench, fence made from tiny twigs, small shell for a bath tub, etc. G773238 Butternut Squash 2 with any in the group collection. G770065. Desert garden. An open/shallow container featuring cacti and/or G773239 Buttercup Squash 2 succulents grown as houseplants. G773240 Other Winter Squash 2 Fruits. (SF 108) G770066. Terrarium. A transparent container, partially or completely G773241 Sweet Corn (in husks) 5 Fruits will be judged using the same enclosed; sealed or unsealed. G773242 Swiss Chard 5 general criteria used for vegetables. G773243 Red Tomatoes (2” + in diameter) 5 Fruit will be judged for the stage of DIVISION 773: VEGETABLES, HERBS, FRUITS & EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS G773244 Roma or Sauce-type Tomatoes 5 maturity normal for that season and (SF 108) G773245 Salad Tomatoes (2” – in diameter) 12 growing location. Emphasis will be General Information: G773246 Yellow Tomatoes (2” + in diameter) 5 placed on how well fruit approaches Exhibits are limited to ONE EXHIBIT PER EXHIBIT CLASS NUMBER. G773247 Turnips 5 market quality. Notebooks and posters must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to G773248 Watermelon 2 G773280. Strawberries advance to the State Fair. G773249 Dry Edible Beans 1 pint (everbearers) 1 pint The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure G773250 Gourds, mixed types 5 G773281. Grapes 2 bunches to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. G773251 Gourds, single variety 5 G773282. Apples 5 Proper identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor, not the Extension G773252. Any other vegetable 2, 5 or 12 (Do not duplicate entries in G773283. Pears 5 staff or office personnel. Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number classes 201-251) that doesn’t fit in any other class. G773284. Wild Plums 1 pint or containing an incorrect number of vegetables will be dropped one ribbon G773255. 4-H Vegetable Garden Collection of five kinds of vegetables. G773285. Other small fruit placing. In classes 252, 255, 268, 269, 285 and 286 do not duplicate entries with Display Garden Collection in a box not more than 24” in any dimension. or berries 1 pint (do not duplicate the classes listed by using other cultivars or varieties or entry will be dropped Boxes will not be returned at State Fair. Showmanship will be considered in entries in classes 280-284) one ribbon placing. For example: 4-H’ers with two cultivars or varieties of red judging, but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit G773286. Other fruits OR tomatoes can only enter the red tomatoes class and cannot enter the other boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the number nuts 5 (do not duplicate entries in cultivar or variety in any other vegetable class. specified for individual class (201-252). Do not duplicate entries in classes 201- classes 280-284) Follow the guidelines in “Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and 252 with any in the group collection. Fruits for Exhibit” 4H226 (revised June 2013) http://4h.unl.edu/4hcurriculum/ G773256. 4-H Cultivar Vegetable Collection. Educational Exhibits preparingvegetabesherbsandfruit when preparing entries for the fair. Vegetables entered in the collection are 5 cultivars from a single exhibit; for G773290. Garden Promotion Poster. example, 5 cultivars of all types of peppers or squash or onions or tomatoes, (SF 103) Vegetables etc. Display in a box not more than 24” in any dimension. Boxes will not be Individual poster promoting Class Vegetable #’s to Exhibit returned at State Fair. Showmanship will be considered in judging; but plastic vegetable or herb gardening, G773201 Lima Beans 12 grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable size 14” x 22” either vertical or G773202 Snap Beans 12 in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual horizontal arrangement. Poster may G773203 Wax Beans 12 class (201-252). G773204 Beets 5 G773205 Broccoli 2 Herbs. (SF 108) G773206 Brussels Sprouts 12 Herbs will be judged using the G773207 Green Cabbage 2 same general criteria used for G773208 Red Cabbage 2 vegetables. Those grown mainly for G773209 Carrots 5 their seed, such as dill and caraway, G773210 Cauliflower 2 should be exhibited on a plate. Those G773211 Slicing Cucumbers 2 grown for their leaves such as basil, G773212 Pickling Cucumbers 5 parsley, etc. should be exhibited in a G773213 Eggplant 2 glass container of water. Containers G773214 Kohlrabi 5 will not be returned at State Fair. G773215 Muskmelon/Cantaloupe 2 Potted herb plants will be disqualified G773216 Okra 5 and will not be judged. G773217 Yellow Onions 5 G773260. Basil 5 G773218 Red Onions 5 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Special Garden Project 48 2017 Dawes County Fair be in any medium so long as it is interview of someone whose which vegetables are related, and site must be on the back of the report Unit 1 Portfolio, 4H6110P. Present not 3-dimensional. Posters using vegetable or herb garden has inspired references on where the scientific cover or notebook. portfolio information in a three ring copyrighted material will not be you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and name information was found. The binder. Give proper credit by listing accepted. Entry card must be stapled 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture 4-H member’s name, age, full address, DIVISION 775: SPECIAL GARDEN the sources of photographs/images to the upper right hand corner. The of the person you interviewed) of county, and years in the project(s) PROJECT and information used. The 4-H 4-H member’s name, age, full address, their garden if the individual is still must be on the back of the display. Youth must be enrolled in the member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) gardening. Protect with a clear report Information on vegetable family current years’ Special Garden county and years in the project must must be on the back of the poster. cover. The 4-H member’s name, age, members can be obtained from your Project to exhibit. Fresh cut flowers be on the back of the notebook. G773291. Educational Vegetable or full address, county, and years in the Extension office. or harvested vegetables should be G777402. Establish Landscape Herb Garden Poster. (SF 104) project(s) must be on the back of the G773294. World of Vegetables entered in the appropriate class listed Analysis Poster. (SF 110) Prepare a poster 14” x 22” x 2” report cover. Notebook. (SF 102) above. Take multiple photographs of a (3-dimensional if needed) either G773293. Vegetable Seed Display. Choose a favorite foreign cuisine G775001. Special Garden Project. landscape that has been established vertical or horizontal arrangement (SF 101) and learn what vegetables and/ (SF 109) for 10 or more years. Critique the illustrating a skill or project the Each display must include seeds or herbs are common to it (e.g. Educational exhibit based on landscape based on each of the 4-H’er has done or learned about in a representing the following families: Mexican, African, Chinese, Italian, what was learned from the project. design principles (order, unity, 4-H vegetable gardening project. One Cucurbit, Brassica (cabbage), etc.). Include a report telling about Present information on a poster 14” rhythm, balance, scale or proportion might show a special technique used Solanaceous (nightshade), and a minimum of 5 vegetables and/or X 22” either vertical or horizontal and emphasis). Describe the spatial or equipment incorporated in the Legume (pea) families, plus herbs from each country chosen. arrangement or in a clear plastic definition of the landscape and what garden (e.g., drip irrigation system, representatives from 5 other families. Include the scientific and common report cover. The 4-H member’s different areas of the landscape “feel composting, or special techniques Group the seeds by family and type. names; pictures of the plants from name, age, full address, and county like”. Include photos taken to support learned). Refer to 4-H horticulture Glue seeds or otherwise fasten clear your garden or seed catalogs; tell how must be on the back of the poster or your critique. Describe what changes project manuals, but use your own containers of seeds to a board or poster they are grown; and how the foods are report cover. need to be made in the landscape to creativity. Entry card must be stapled mat board no larger than 22” x 24”. used. Also list a source for buying the improve its characteristics and sense to the upper right hand corner. The Label each group and each individual seed or plants. Favorite recipes using DIVISION 777: LANDSCAPE: of space. Display on a poster mat 4-H member’s name, age, full address, vegetable type with the common and some or all of the vegetables described GROW A BEAUTIFUL SPACE board no larger than 22” X 28”. Entry county, and years in the project(s) scientific names. Use only one variety may be included. Give proper credit GROW A BEAUTIFUL SPACE – card must be stapled to the upper must be on the back of the poster. or cultivar of each vegetable, except by listing the source of pictures and UNIT 1 right hand corner. The 4-H member’s G773292. Vegetable and/or Herb for beans where several examples of information used. Protect in a clear G777401. Portfolio Notebook. (SF name, age, full address, county and Gardening History Interview. (SF 105) beans may be shown. Attach a card report cover or 3-ring notebook. The 110) years in the project must be on the Neatly handwritten or typed to the back of the display explaining 4-H member’s name, age, full address, Create and complete ‘Landscape back of the poster. account of a gardening history why and how it is important to know county, and years in the project(s) Professionals & Design Principles’ 2017 Dawes County Fair 49 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Human Development GROW A BEAUTIFUL SPACE – and amenities, and cost and labor. should include design principles, you through the design process. You please refer to the new 4-H online UNIT 2 Display on a poster mat board no functional and aesthetic factors, list will draw concept diagrams, form resource: https://unl.box.com/s/ G777403. Portfolio Notebook. (SF larger than 22” x 28”. Entry card must of plants and materials and their compositions, preliminary drawings, eoigrjsuq67yvtq1def160mmjuhozvck 111) be stapled to the upper right hand costs, budget for materials, labor you and the final design. Once the final - What It Takes to Be Your Teen Create and complete ‘Landscape corner. The 4-H member’s name, age, have available for the project, and a design drawing is complete, use Babysitter. In addition another Plants & Materials’ Unit 2 Portfolio, full address, county, and years in the timeline. Take photographs of the area overlays on the original photographs resource that will assist youth in 4H6120P. Present portfolio project must be on the back of the and draw over the photos to illustrate to show how the landscape will understanding young children is the information in a three ring binder. poster. your final ideas. Include photographs look compared to how it looked Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines Give proper credit by listing the G777406. Site Inventory & Analysis of the finished landscape if project in the photo you originally took of – http://www.education.ne.gov/OEC/ sources of photographs/images and Poster. (SF 111) ideas were carried out. Display on a the landscape. Place photographs, elg.html. information used. The 4-H member’s Make an unscaled drawing of poster mat board no larger than 22” interview notes, concept and Information sheets for Classes name, age, full address, county and the landscape you inventoried and x 28”. Entry card must be stapled to program statements and drawings in 1 - 6 should include: (Final ribbon years in the project must be on the analyzed. Develop two drawings: the upper right hand corner. The 4-H a portfolio. The 4-H member’s name, placing of the exhibit will include the back of the notebook. a site inventory and a site analysis. member’s name, age, full address, age, full address, county and years in completeness and accuracy of this G777404. Landscape Renovation The site inventory and site analysis county and years in the project must the project must be on the back of the information sheet) Poster. (SF 111) should be communicated through be on the back of the poster. portfolio. 1) Where did I get the idea for this Take multiple photographs of a a combination of written notes, G777408. Renovate the Outdoors exhibit? landscape that doesn’t quite look right graphics, symbols and photographs. Portfolio. (SF 111) 2) What decisions did I make to be because it doesn’t reflect sound design Display on a poster mat board no Select a space that you would Consumer and Family sure exhibit is safe for a child to use? principles. Select a landscape in which larger than 22” x 28”. Entry card must like to redesign. The space can be 3) What age is this toy, game or you can make at least three design Sciences be stapled to the upper right hand at your home, a family member or activity appropriate for and why? recommendations. Identify how corner. The 4-H member’s name, age, friend’s house, or somewhere in Human Development (Infant, Birth – 18 mos.; Toddlers, 18 the design principles (order, unity, full address, county, and years in the your community. Develop a scaled Department C mos. – 3 yrs.; Preschoolers, 3-5 yrs. or rhythm, balance, scale or proportion project must be on the back of the base map of the site and locate the Superintendent: Lisa Briggs Middle Childhood, 6-9 yrs.) Give 2 and emphasis) could be better poster. existing plants and structures in examples that help in understanding integrated into the landscape, and G777407. Community Landscape the landscape. Take photographs of GUIDELINES AND RULES: the appropriateness of this exhibit how plants or materials with specific Poster. (SF 111) the landscape. Evaluate the physical The term Human Development for the age of the child (see project features (size, form, color, or texture) Identify a local community space properties of the site and conduct an includes childcare, family life, manuals). could improve the space. Reduce (park, nursing home, school, county interview with the people who live personal development, and character 4) How is the toy, game or activity the opaqueness of the images to 50 fairgrounds, etc.) that needs some there or use the space. Think about development. intended to be used by the child? -60% and sketch plants, structures, landscape improvements. Work how you would change the space and To learn characteristics of Information sheet for Class 8 materials, and/or amenities that through the design process and develop a plan that would implement suitable and unsuitable toys and should include: could improve the overall design develop a detailed plan of your design elements into the space. Create characteristics of children at 1) What are children this age like? over the original images. The poster improvements to the space. The plan different drawings that will move various stages of development, Give 2 examples to show how the kit should include the original image and improved image, and include a short explanation of how the landscape design was improved. Display on a poster mat board no larger than 22” x 28”. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county and years in the project must be on the back of the poster. G777405. Estimating Dreams Poster. (SF 111) Select a dream landscape as if money is not a consideration. Develop a plan drawing of the landscape. Draw landscape to scale. Identify the types of plants, structures, and amenities used in the landscape. Research the cost of the plants and amenities and the installation. Include the general cost of grading (if needed) and labor that could be associated with installation. Create a list, noting the plants that are included in the space. The quantities of plants and the structures, materials, or amenities and their cost should be included. Calculate the final total estimate. The poster should include the scale drawing of the landscape, identification of plants, structures Dawes County 4-H Youth - Meat and Dairy Goat 50 2017 Dawes County Fair would be appropriate for children this for a selected and identified age your own family to use. See The Sitter Photographs are encouraged. Visuals obstacles. Friendships. A community age. group. Each area is a different class. manual (4H266 revised 2002) for should show family participation. profile. A community service 2) What will the child learn or what Information sheet required or exhibit appropriate items to include. 4-H’er Participation by all family members project. Working with parents. skills will they gain by using the kit? will be dropped a ribbon placing. should make one or more items in is important. Include a list of family Teaching experiences. Understanding 3) What item(s) was made by the C200001. Social Emotional the kit, but purchased items are also members and what each person did discipline. Playground safety check. 4-H’er. 4-H’er should make one or Development. (SF 30). allowed. Display in box or bag suitable to participate in the event. more items in the kit, but purchased C200002. Language and Literacy for what it contains. Approximate size Meat and Dairy Goat items are also allowed. (It is highly not larger than 12”x15”x10”. All items 4-H’ers taking GROWING ALL Development. (SF 30) Department G suggested that an inventory list of C200003. Science. (SF 30) in kit must be safe for child to handle. TOGETHER (2 OR 3) may enter: items in the kit be included). C200004. Health and Physical Information sheet for Class C200008 C200010. Growing With Others. (SF Superintendents: Roy Lambert, Exhibitors in the Human Development. (SF 30) should include: 1) What are children 115) Kelly Phillips, Clayton Riesen Development project area will be C200005. Math. (SF 30) this age like? Give 2 examples to show Scrapbook or poster. Examples: Junior Superintendents: Abby asked to focus on designing toys that C200006. Creative Arts. (SF 30) how the kit would be appropriate How to decide if it’s time you can be Dyer and Lance Cattin meet the different needs of children. C200007. Activity with a Younger for children this age. 2) What will home alone, and related activities. Categories are based on the Early Child. (SF 115) the child learn or what skills will How responsibilities and privileges MEAT AND DAIRY GOAT RULES Learning Guidelines in Nebraska, Poster or scrapbook showing they gain by using the kit? 3) What are related. Friendships. Working AND GUIDELINES: which identify the important areas 4-H’er working with a child age 0 to item(s) were made by the 4-H’er. with others. Understanding rules and A. General Animal Science Rules our children should grow and develop. 8 years. May show making something Most importantly the kit should serve boundaries. A family tree. A family apply to this Department. Use the Nebraska Department of with the child, or childcare, or child a defined purpose, not just be a catch rules chart. A family meal plan, with B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: Education website and the resources interactions. May include photos, all for several items. pictures of a special family meal. A A 4-H Member may enter, weigh, around the Early Learning Guidelines captions, story, or essay. Size of exhibit 4-H’ers taking any of the projects in home safety checklist. Being street and show no more than 3 dairy and to help understand the six areas and is your choice. Other people may take Department C200 may enter: smart (safety). A school scrapbook 3 meat goats. the skills children need to develop to photos so 4-H’er can be in the photos. C200009. Family Involvement showing yourself and your school C. All Goats must have official 4-H create your exhibit, in conjunction 4-H’er must make scrapbook or Entry. (SF 115) activities, memories, and special ownership affidavits on file for the with your project manual. All static poster. No information sheet needed Scrapbook, poster or story interests. current year. exhibits must have received a purple for class 7. describing an activity the family did C200011. Growing in Communities. D. USDA requires that all goats over ribbon at the county fair to advance C200008. Babysitting Kit. (SF 85) together. It might include making (SF 115) 18 months of age as well as all breeding to the State Fair. State which ONE age group something such as a dollhouse or Scrapbook or poster. Examples: stock including market does have (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle feedbunk. Items may be exhibited if A career study. A photo story about official USDA identification. All goats DIVISION 200: childhood) the kit was prepared for. desired. Other possibilities include your own growth and development, under the age of 18 months that are 4-H’ers taking I HAVE WHAT IT Purpose of the kit is for the 4-H’er to a house or farm cleanup project, a not only physically but emotionally, shown at fairs and expositions must TAKES TO BE A BABYSITTER may take with them when they babysit in family reunion, a celebration of a socially, spiritually, mentally. A also be identified. This identification enter: someone else’s home. Do not make family milestone, a trip or vacation, television evaluation (see project system will allow animals found to Toy, game or activity made kit for combination of ages or for moving, a community service project. manual). How you have overcome have scrapies at slaughter to be traced to the flock of origin. Market goats must also carry the official 4-H tag. E. Exhibitors furnish own feed and bedding. F. Minimum/Maximum Weights: Market goats must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. at check-in to be eligible to sell. Goats under 50 lbs. will show in the feeder class. No Re-Weighs. Feeder and Market Goats must be weighed in at fair, as feeder weight is needed for the shows. NEW FOR 2017: There will be a maximum weight of 120 lbs. for selling purposes only with youth only being paid up to the maximum weight. G. Pygmy Goats are considered a “meat breed” and will show during the Meat Goat Show. Pygmy goats, which meet the minimum 50 lbs. may be considered a Meat Market Goat and be allowed to sell. H. Rate of Gain: Market Goats must meet 0.2 lbs./day minimum rate of gain requirements to be eligible for first or second place in a class. I. Showing and Handling practices: The use of showing and/or handling practices that may be considered objectionable or abusive, such as striking or slapping goats and 2017 Dawes County Fair 51 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Fast Foods exhibiting the goat with its feet off G058021. Market Doe 50 lbs. and labeled with exhibitor’s name and Cream cheese fillings and/or frostings the ground, are not acceptable. The DIVISION 058: GOAT (Meat and up. county. are not allowed. Meat, dried meat, use of such practices may result in the Dairy) G058022. Market Wether 50 lbs. and 4. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING - meat substitute pieces (bacon bits, lowering of a ribbon placing. Goats G058001. Senior Showmanship – up. Exhibits will be judged according to pepperoni, etc.), or melted cheese may be braced but must have all four Goat. score sheets available at http://4h. toppings are not allowed in food feet on the ground. (Lifting the goat G058002. Intermediate Other unl.edu/statefair4h. Make sure to exhibits. They may result in an unsafe in a fluid motion to set the front legs Showmanship – Goat. G058023. Best Dressed Goat. follow all entry instructions required food product by the time the item prior to quickly setting the feet back G058003. Junior Showmanship – Exhibitors are encouraged to use for your exhibit. Incomplete exhibits is judged due to unpredictable heat on the ground is acceptable.) Goat. their imagination to design a costume will be lowered a ribbon placing. and/or weather conditions and will be J. Neck Chains: Goats are to be G05800C. Clover Kid Showmanship for their 4-H Goat. Attire should Commercially prepared mixes are disqualified. shown with smooth neck chains or – Goat. emphasize the personality of the allowed in the Tasty Tidbits Creative smooth collars only. animal. Mixes (Class 2) exhibit ONLY. DIVISION 401: SIX EASY BITES K. Age: Market Goats are to have Dairy Breeding - (Does Only) Prepared baking mixes, biscuit mixes, Not State Fair Eligible milk teeth and there shall be no G058004. Kids under 5 months. G000001. Educational Display. or other pre-made mixes entered in E401001. Cookies. Any Recipe- evidence of breaking of the skin or G058005. 5 – 8 months. other categories will be lowered a Four on a paper plate. eruption of the two permanent front G058006. 8 – 12 months. ribbon placing. E401002. Muffins. Any Recipe- teeth. G058007. 1 year to 2 years non- Consumer and Family 5. ENTER FOOD PROJECTS in Four on a paper plate. L. Hair: Market Goats must be milking doe. Sciences disposable materials, i.e., paper plate E401003. Other. Any Recipe-Four uniformly slick shorn with 1/4 inch G058008. Under 2 years – milking and plastic self-sealing bag. Not on a paper plate. Should be from the of hair or less from the knee and hock doe. Nutrition, Foods & Food responsible for lost breadboards, project manual. up. Breeding Goats will be allowed to G058009. 2 and 3 years – milking china, or glassware. be unshorn. doe. Preservation Department E 6. Ingredients that the 4-H member DIVISION 350: GENERAL M. Horns: County Rule…Goats do G058010. 4 years and over – milking cannot legally purchase, such as beer, E350001. Food Science not have to be de-horned, de-budded doe. Superintendent: Suzanne whiskey, rum, etc. may not be used in Explorations. (SF 152) or polled but should have no fresh G058011. Junior Herd. (A Junior Davidson any recipe or foods exhibit. Exhibits Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in a wounds at the time of the show. State Herd will consist of 3 female animals, that include alcohol in the recipe will Foods and Nutrition project. Show the Fair Rule…Goats must have horns one doe less than 1 year of age, one NUTRITION, FOODS & FOOD be disqualified. This includes menu connection between food and science blunted. Dehorning is acceptable and yearling doe, and one doe 2 years old PRESERVATION DIVISIONS: and recipe file exhibits. as it relates to food preparation, food preferred. or older, all of which are owned by the General Information: 7. All static exhibits must have safety or food production. Exhibit N. Show Class and Sex: Market exhibitor.) 1. ENTRIES PER INDIVIDUAL - received a purple ribbon at the county may be a poster or foam core board goats may be doe or wether kids. One entry per exhibitor per class. fair to advance to the State Fair. (not to exceed 22” x 30”), computer Short scrotum, cryptorchid, and buck Dairy Market Limit of three entries per exhibitor in based presentation printed off with kids are not eligible. All market goats G058012. Feeder Goat 49 lbs. and Foods and Nutrition. EXHIBITS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR notes pages, if needed, and displayed will be weighed and divided into down. 2. GENERAL – Members may SEVERAL DAYS. Please limit exhibits in binder, an exhibit display, a written classes based on total numbers and G058013. Market Doe 50 lbs. and exhibit only in the project in which to products, which hold up well. Items report in portfolio or notebook. weight range. It takes a minimum of 4 up. enrolled. that require refrigeration will not be Consider neatness and creativity. Market Goats to have a separate class. G058014. Market Wether 50 lbs. and 3. LABELS - For ALL FOOD accepted, judged or displayed. Food E350002. Foods and Nutrition O. All breeding does will be up. PRODUCTS - Each exhibit must products must be unquestionably safe Poster, Scrapbook or Photo Display. mouthed for age. All doe kids must include the recipe. Recipe may be to eat when they are entered, whether (SF 122) have all milk or temporary teeth Meat Breeding handwritten, photocopied or typed. tasted or not. Egg glazes on yeast Open to any 4-H’er enrolled present; yearling does can have G058015. Kids under 5 months. Place the food on the appropriate products before baking are allowed. in a Foods and Nutrition project, yearling teeth, but cannot have G058016. 5 – 8 months. size plate. Put exhibit in a self-sealing Glazes, frostings, and other sugar- involving a nutrition or food two-year old teeth up. Classes may G058017. 8 – 12 months. bag. Attach entry tag and recipe at based toppings are also considered preparation or career concept/ be divided at discretion of show G058018. Yearling does 13 – 24 the corner of the bag on the outside. safe due to the high sugar content. lesson. This might contain pictures, management. months. FOR NON-FOOD ENTRIES-Please Eggs incorporated into baked goods captions and/or reports to highlight P. Check-In and Show. All goats G058019. Aged does 24 months & attach the entry tag to the upper right or crusts and cheeses mixed into bread the concept. Exhibit may be a poster will check in on Wednesday, August up. hand corner of the entry. GENERAL doughs are considered safe. All fruit or foam core board (not to exceed 22” 2, 10-11 a.m. The Goat Show (Meat/ LABELING INFORMATION- fillings must be cooked. Uncooked x 30”), computer based presentation Dairy) will be on Thursday, August Meat Market All additional information pieces fruit is not allowed in any exhibit printed off with notes pages, if 3, 9 a.m. There will not be separate G058020. Feeder Goat 49 lbs. and (recipes, special items) must be due to spoilage (i.e. fresh fruit tart). needed, and displayed in binder, showmanship classes for dairy goat down. and meat goat. Q. The Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Feeder and Market Goats will show against the Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Feeder and Market Goats for the Grand Champion Feeder Goat and the Grand Champion Market Goat. This will be done at the conclusion of the Meat Feeder Goat and Meat Market Goat classes. R. Educational Display. Please see Animal Science General Rules for more information. Dawes County 4-H Youth - Tasty Tidbits 52 2017 Dawes County Fair an exhibit display, a written report rolls purchased at the store). (SF 123) entered under the Fast Foods – Food associated with family tradition in portfolio or notebook. Consider Supporting information needs to (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked Technology exhibit. All exhibits and heritage. Entry must include neatness and creativity. include the cost of the food item made product or 4 muffins or cookies on made in the You’re the Chef and (A) recipe, (B) tradition or heritage E350003. Physical Activity and compared to the commercial product a paper plate. May be baked in a Foodworks projects must have been associated with preparing, serving Health Poster, Scrapbook or Photo and the recipe for the homemade disposable pan.) Must be made with prepared without the assistance of a the food, (C) where or who the Display. (SF 122) food item. See pages 22 – 35 of Fast less sugar, fat or salt; modified to use bread machine for mixing, raising, or traditional recipe came from. Open to any 4-H’er enrolled Foods Manual relating to the Grocery a sugar or fat substitute; changed to baking of the food item. E413003. Cultural Food Exhibit. (SF in a Foods and Nutrition project, Store Tour and the Store Shopper Tip include a whole grain; or be altered for E411001. Loaf Quick Bread. (SF 146) involving a physical activity or career Sheet listed on page 31. specific allergies/food intolerances. 128) (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked concept/lesson. This might contain E402003. Fast Food Baked Product. Include original recipe and altered (Any recipe) - At least ¾ of a product or 4 muffins or cookies on pictures, captions and/or reports to (SF 133) recipe. Write what you learned about standard loaf displayed on a paper a paper plate. May be baked in a highlight the concept. Exhibit may Exhibit must include a food product products made from an altered recipe plate. Quick bread is any bread that disposable pan.) The name of the be a poster or foam core board (not prepared using a non-traditional in supporting information. does not require kneading or rising country, culture or region should be to exceed 22” x 30”), computer based method (i.e. bread machine, cake E410002. Creative Mixes. (SF 142) time and does NOT include yeast. A included as part of the supporting presentation printed off with notes baked in convection oven, baked (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked standard quick bread loaf measures information with the recipe, as well as pages, if needed, and displayed in item made in microwave, etc.) that product or 4 muffins or cookies approximately 8 ½” x 4 ½” or 9” x 5”. some background information about binder, an exhibit display, a written saves time in food preparation. Entry on a paper plate. May be baked If mini-loaf pans are used for exhibit, the country or culture the food item report in portfolio or notebook. must include supporting information in a disposable pan.) Baked item two loaves must be presented for is representing. Consider neatness and creativity. that discusses alternative preparation made from a mix (commercial or judging. E413005. Specialty Bread. (SF 141) method and how it compares with homemade mixes acceptable). Food E411002. White Bread. (SF 138) (Any recipe made with yeast). DIVISION 402: FAST FOODS traditional method. product must have been modified (Any yeast recipe) - At least 3/4 of Tea rings, braids, or any other full- E402001. Coffee Cake. (SF 129) E402005. Fast Foods Recipe File. to make a new or different baked a standard loaf displayed on a paper sized specialty bread products. Must Any recipe or shape, non-yeast (SF 251a) item. Examples include poppy seed plate. exhibit at least ¾ of a full sized baked product - At least 3/4 of baked Collection of 10 recipes from any quick bread from a cake mix, cake E411003. Whole Wheat or Mixed product. May be baked in a disposable product. May be exhibited in a source. Each recipe must accompany mix cookies, sweet rolls made from Grain Bread. (SF 138) pan. disposable pan. Include menu for a a complete menu in which the recipe readymade bread dough, monkey (Any yeast recipe) - At least 3/4 of E413006. Specialty Pastry. (SF 143) complete meal where this recipe is is used. An additional 10 recipes breads from biscuit dough, streusel a standard loaf displayed on a paper (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked served. may be added each year 4-H’er is in coffee cake from a cake mix, etc. plate. product or 4 muffins or cookies on E402002. Cost Comparison Exhibit. project, with year clearly marked on Write what you learned about making E411004. Specialty Rolls. (SF 138) a paper plate. May be baked in a (SF 132) recipes. Display in recipe file or in a this product using a mix instead of a (Any yeast recipe) 4 rolls on a disposable pan.) Baked items such as Exhibit must include both the food binder. Be sure to include the number homemade recipe or recipe “from paper plate. May be sweet rolls, pie tarts, puff pastry, phyllo doughs, product made from scratch and the of servings or yield of each recipe. scratch”. Does it make it better or English muffins, kolaches, bagels, or scones, biscotti, choux, croissants, comparable purchased product (for easier to use a convenience product any other similar recipe that makes danish, strudels. Phyllo dough may example, homemade cinnamon rolls DIVISION 410: TASTY TIDBITS or mix? Why or why not? individual portions. be pre-made or from scratch. Pastries compared to a premade cinnamon E410001. Healthy Baked Product. E410003. Biscuits. (SF 136) E411005. Dinner Rolls. (SF 138) made with cream or egg based fillings Four biscuits on a small paper (Any yeast recipe) 4 rolls on a paper will be disqualified. plate. This may be any type of biscuit plate. May be cloverleaf, crescent, rolled, dropped, any recipe. Recipe knot, bun, bread sticks, or any other DIVISION 407: FOOD must be a non-yeast product baked type of dinner roll. PRESERVATION from scratch. General Information: E410004. Unique Baked Product. DIVISION 413: FOODWORKS A. ENTRIES PER INDIVIDUAL (SF 2012-001) Any bread item prepared or baked - One entry per exhibitor per class. (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked using a bread machine should be Limit of three entries per exhibitor in product or 4 muffins or cookies on entered under the Fast Foods – Food Food Preservation. a paper plate. May be baked in a Technology exhibit. All exhibits B. PROCESSING METHODS - disposable pan.) Recipe must contain made in the You’re the Chef and Current USDA processing methods a surprise ingredient and MUST Foodworks projects must have been and altitude adjustments must be not use a mix (ex. cantaloupe quick prepared without the assistance of a followed for all food preservation. Jam, bread, pork & bean bread, etc.). Write bread machine for mixing, raising, or preserves and marmalades, fruit and what you learned about making baking of the food item. pickled products must be processed this unique item with an unusual E413001. Double Crust Fruit Pie. in a boiling water bath. (Tomatoes ingredient. What was the anticipated (SF 144) may be processed in a pressure outcome? Would you make it again? Made with homemade fruit filling. canner.) All non-acid vegetables and E410005. Foam Cake. (SF 134) No egg pastries or cream fillings. meats must be processed in a pressure Original recipe (no mixes) of at No canned fillings or premade pie canner. Spoiled or unsealed container least ¾ of the cake. Foam cakes are crusts. May be a double crust, crumb, disqualifies entry. cakes that have a high ratio of eggs cut-out, or lattice topping. Using C. UNIFORMITY - Jars and type of to flour and fall into three categories: an 8” or 9” disposable pie pan is lid should be the same size, all small or angel food cakes or meringues; recommended. large, not necessarily the same brand. sponge or jelly roll cakes; and chiffon E413002. Family Food Traditions. Half pint jars may be used for jellies cakes. (SF 2012-002) and preserves. The jars are not to be (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked decorated by the exhibitor in any way. DIVISION 411: YOU’RE THE CHEF product or 4 muffins or cookies on Canning jars must be used - others Any bread item prepared or baked a paper plate. May be baked in a will be disqualified. No one-fourth using a bread machine should be disposable pan.) Any baked item pint jars allowed. Leave jar rings on 2017 Dawes County Fair 53 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Controlling the Image for fair display, it helps protect the Exhibit 3 different samples of dried EXHIBIT. (SF 150) General Rules (preferred) or white poster or matting seal. No zinc lids. Improperly canned fruit. Place each dried fruit food (6- Three jars of different kinds of GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY RULES board. or potentially hazardous food items 10 pieces of fruit, minimum 1/4 cup) canned vegetables. Include only A. Youth may enter Unit 1 and one •Every photo on picture display will be disqualified. in separate self-sealing bags. Use vegetables canned in a pressure of the other 2 units of competition must be pencil numbered (no. 2 lead D. CURRENT PROJECT- All a rubber band or “twisty” to keep canner according to current USDA (Dawes County Only). Only 10 photos pencil) below (for judge’s reference canning must be the result of this exhibit together. recommendations. are allowed per member. only). Numbers should be readable year’s 4-H project, since September 1, E407002. FRUIT LEATHER. (SF E407022. QUICK DINNER. (SF 151) B. Entry Tags: Entry Tag must be but not detract from display. of the previous calendar year. 147) Exhibit a minimum of 3 jars to a securely attached to the upper right •No titles, captions, or stick-on E. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING - Exhibit 3 different samples of 3 maximum of 5 jars (all the same size) hand corner of displays or prints. numbers will be allowed. Exhibits will be judged according to different fruit leathers. Place a 3-4” plus menu. Meal should include 3 C. A photograph may only be used •Photos must be mounted score sheets available at http://4h.unl. sample of each fruit in separate self- canned foods that can be prepared on one exhibit and may be taken with vertically or horizontally. edu/fairbook. Incomplete exhibits sealing bags. Use a rubber band or within an hour. List complete menu a film or digital camera. •Personal Data Tags (part A and B) and canned food items not processed “twisty” to keep exhibit together. on a 3” X 5” file card and attach D. Photos must be shot during are required (See General Rule G). according to altitude in the county E407010. DRIED VEGETABLES. to one of the jars. Entry must be the current project year by the 4-H B. Unit I Photo Journal: will be lowered a ribbon class. The (SF 149) processed according to current USDA member. •Choose project area 1, 2, 3 or 4 State Fair Board is not responsible for Exhibit 3 different samples of dried recommendations. E. Securely attach photos. in the Level 1 project manual titled lost, damaged or broken exhibits. vegetables. Place each food (1/4 cup E407030. 1 JAR PICKLED EXHIBIT. Photos that are unattached with be “Focus on Photography” (available at F. RECIPE/LABELING - of each vegetable) in a separate self- (SF 150) disqualified. the Extension Office). Recipe must be included, may be sealing bag. Use a “twisty” to keep One jar of a canned pickled and/ F. Do not use photo corners, •Complete the pages associated handwritten, photocopied or typed. exhibit together. or fermented product. Entry must borders, or place coverings over the with the project of your choice Commercially prepared mixes are E407011. DRIED HERBS. (SF 149) be processed in the boiling water exhibits. Do not include negatives. (project 1, 2, 3 or 4) or recreate and not allowed. See http://food.unl. Exhibit 3 different samples of dried bath according to current USDA G. Data Tag - required on all print the pages (still using actual edu/web/preservation/home for herbs. Place each food (1/4 cup of recommendations. classes. Glue the tags securely to back photos). current USDA guidelines, how to find each herb) in a separate self-sealing E407031. 3 JAR EXHIBIT. (SF 150) of exhibits or include as page one in •Place pages in an 8 ½” x 11” black your Nebraska altitude, and proper bag. Use a “twisty” to keep exhibit Three jars of different kinds of your photo showcase. Unit II prints or white 3 ring binder. procedures for food preservation. together. canned pickled and/or fermented and displays require the Unit II Print/ •Personal Data Tags are required Jars should be labeled with name of E407012. 1 JAR FRUIT EXHIBIT. products. Entry must be processed in Display Data Tag. Unit II showcases (See General Rule G). For your 4-H’er, county, name of product and (SF 150) the boiling water bath according to require the Unit II Showcase Data journal complete Part A only and date of processing. Write plainly on a One jar of a canned fruit. Entry current USDA recommendations. Tag. All Unit III entries, including include this as page one of your label and paste or tape securely on jar must be processed in the boiling E407040. 1 JAR JELLED EXHIBIT. portfolios require the Unit III Data journal. bottom. water bath according to current (SF 153) Tag. Data tags are available at: https:// DIVISION 180: UNIT I CLASSES Also, canned foods must include the USDA recommendations. One jar of a jam, jelly or unl.box.com/s/1ttnemphrd4szyk15t9x B180010. Picture Display. following supporting information: E407013. 3 JAR EXHIBIT. (SF 150) marmalade. Entry must be processed m1ofiezi86js. Entry will consist of three pictures. 1. Method of preservation (pressure Exhibit 3 jars of different canned in the boiling water bath according to H. Exhibits not following these The 4-H member will exhibit canner or water bath canner) fruits. May be three different current USDA recommendations. rules will receive a participation one picture from three different 2. Type of pack (raw pack or hot techniques for the same type of E407041. 3 JAR JELLED EXHIBIT. ribbon. categories. Categories to be selected pack) product, ex. applesauce, canned (SF 153) I. STATE FAIR SPECIAL DISPLAYS from include: 1) animal, 2) building, 3. Altitude (and altitude apples, apple pie filling, etc. Entry Three different kinds of jelled SELECTION: Photos will be selected 3) people, 4) landscape, 5) special adjustment, if needed) must be processed in the boiling products. Entry may be made up of from state fair print entries that effects, 6) still life, 7) sports. 4. Processing time water bath according to current either pints or half pints (but all jars depict Nebraska for an Extension 5. Number of pounds pressure (if USDA recommendations. must be the same size). Entry must Office Display. This exhibit will be on B180020. Picture Story Series. pressure canner used) E407014. 1 JAR TOMATO EXHIBIT. be processed in the boiling water display in the Dean’s Office on UNL’s An entry will consist of a series 6. Recipe and source of recipe (SF 150) bath according to current USDA East Campus. of five to seven pictures, which tell (if a publication, include name and One jar of a canned tomato recommendations. a photo story, and should have a date). RECIPE CAN COME FROM product. Entry must be processed DIVISION 180 UNIT I: FOCUS ON photographic introduction, a body ANY SOURCE BUT CURRENT in a boiling water bath or pressure Communications and PHOTOGRAPHY and a conclusion, all done with USDA GUIDELINES FOR FOOD canner according to current USDA Not State Fair Classes pictures. Each photo should show a PRESERVATION METHODS MUST recommendations. Expressive Arts A. Unit I Picture Displays: definite step. Imagination and variety BE FOLLOWED. E407015. 3 JAR TOMATO EXHIBIT. •Photos should be 4” x 6” mounted are encouraged. Dried foods must include the (SF 150) Photography on a single horizontal 11” x 14” black B180030. Panorama Exhibit. following supporting information: Exhibit 3 jars of different canned Department B 1. Recipe and recipe source tomato products (salsa, sauces Superintendent: Dena Paris 2. Method of pretreatment without meats, juice, stewed, One photo will be selected 3. Drying method and drying time etc.). Entry must be processed in for consideration to be used for Write plainly on label and attach a boiling water bath or pressure the Dawes County Chamber of securely to exhibit. Securely attach canner according to current USDA Commerce Ag Banquet’s program official entry card to exhibit. Multiple recommendations. cover. Photos that are chosen to go dried food exhibits should be secured E407020. 1 JAR VEGETABLE OR to State Fair are not eligible. Judging by a rubber band or “twisty” to keep MEAT EXHIBIT. (SF 150) for this honor will be conducted exhibit containing the 3 self-sealing One jar of a canned vegetable by members of the Chamber of bags together. or meat. Include only vegetables Commerce Ag Banquet Committee. and meat canned in a pressure This is a separate honor and does DIVISION 407: FOOD canner according to current USDA not constitute a 4-H Championship PRESERVATION recommendations. Award. An honor certificate will be E407001. DRIED FRUIT. (SF 147) E407021. 3 JAR VEGETABLE placed with the chosen photos. Dawes County 4-H Youth - Unit II Classes 54 2017 Dawes County Fair Entry will consist of an arrangement are required. (See General Rule G.) master the manual settings on the •Photos may have been taken at Exposure, 2) Light Painting, 3) Flash of three or more pictures connected C. Unit II Photo Showcase: camera. 1) Manual Focus, 2) Manual any time during the 4-H experience Multiple Exposure, 4) Filters, 5) Night to show a wide angle of a subject. •Choose one lesson from each of Aperture, 3) Manual Shutter Speed, and may have been previously Time Exposure, 6) Digitally altered Pictures may have some overlap, but the four project areas in the Level 2 4) Combination of any of the listed exhibited. Photos can only be used in photos, 7) Other technique not listed. unwanted excess may be cropped project manual titled “Controlling the techniques, 5) Other technique not a portfolio once. (Mastering Photography, p. 66-69). (cut). Image”. (available at county offices) listed. (Controlling the Image, p. 10- •Place photos in plastic sleeves and B182060. Nebraska Exhibit Print. B180040. Fun With Shadows For example you might choose You 17) present them in an 8 ½” x 11” black SF 86.98(3) (6). Display. Take Control from Project Area 1, B181030. Lighting Display or or white 3 ring binder. No matting is Reflect your definition of rural Entry will consist of three pictures Lighting in a Flash from Project Area Exhibit Print. SF 86.98(2) necessary. Nebraska. Capture rural living in of three different subjects that capture 2, The Rule of Thirds from Project Entry will consist of a display of •On the first page of the portfolio your Nebraska County through the image of the shadow. Area 3 and Bits and Pieces from 3 pictures of 3 different subjects or include a table of contents listing a your camera lens. Use your photo to B180050. Magic and Tricks Display. Project Area 4. an exhibit print that demonstrates title for each photo in your collection express what rural means to you, why Entry will consist of a display •Take three photos that showcase lighting effects (Low Lighting, Hard and a narrative describing the overall you value rural life or how rural life of three pictures of three different each lesson, for example 3 photos Lighting, Soft Lighting, Silhouettes intent for the portfolio. For example is changing. This is your story to tell. subjects that use a “special effect” to using different shutter speeds or 3 and Lighting with a Flash). the portfolio could include a range create interesting photos. photos showcasing the Rule of Thirds. (Controlling the Image, p. 18-33) of your work from your earlier years B180060. Photo Journal. You will take 12 photos in all. B181040. Composition Display or in 4-H photography to the present, Poultry An entry will consist of a single •Mount 4” x 6” photos on an 8 Exhibit Print. SF 86.98(2). you could have a creative theme for Department G completed and bound section of ½” x 11” on white paper. For each Entry will consist of 3 completely your portfolio or you could include Superintendents: Vicki Milner and project 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the Level 1 set of three photos include a short different views or angles of the same photos that illustrate your diverse Amber Milner project manual titled “Focus on paragraph describing the lesson you subject or a print that illustrates photography skills. Junior Superintendents: Eric Photography”. are illustrating and changes you made one of the following composition •Unit III Data Tags are required Vahrenkamp and Clayton DIVISION 181 UNIT II: to your camera settings for each lessons in the Level 2 Project Manual along with supporting information. Vahrenkamp CONTROLLING THE IMAGE photo (shutter speed, aperture, type (Rule of Thirds, The Golden Photo, On the page prior to EACH photo A. Unit II Picture Displays: of lighting). You may also draw the Space Tells the Story, Building a include an information sheet for each POULTRY RULES AND •Three 4” x 6” photos mounted on rule of thirds or golden photo on your Photo, and Capture a Candid Photo) photo that includes: 1) Unit III Data GUILDELINES: a single horizontal 11” x 14” black photos. (Controlling the Image, p. 34-53). Tag, 2) the photograph title and 3) a A. General Animal Science Rules (preferred) or white poster or matting •Place pages in an 8 ½” x 11” black B181050. Smart Phone Candid paragraph describing how the photo apply to this Department. board. or white three-ring binder. Plastic Capture Display or Exhibit Print. SF contributes to the overall intent of B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: •Every photo on picture display sleeves are recommended for each 86.98(2). your portfolio. The information sheet A 4-H Member is limited to exhibiting must be pencil numbered (no. 2 lead page. Entry will consist of a display of 3 and the photo should create a 2-page 5 entries plus showmanship (egg pencil) below (for judge’s reference •Showcase Data Tags are required pictures of 3 different candid shots or layout so that when the portfolio is production birds is considered one only). Numbers should be readable (See General Rule G). For your an exhibit print that captures a candid, open the information sheet is the entry.) but not detract from display. showcase complete only the Showcase un-posed moment. *This class is only page on the left and the photo is the C. Exhibitors furnish own feed and •No titles, captions, or stick-on Data Tag and include this as page one for photos captured on mobile device page on the right. bedding. numbers will be allowed. of your showcase. (phone or tablet.) (Controlling the D. Poultry must be dusted for mites. •Photos must be mounted Image, p. 50-51). DIVISION 182: UNIT III CLASSES E. Breeds: To be eligible for vertically or horizontally. DIVISION 181: UNIT II CLASSES B181060. Nebraska Exhibit Print. B182010. Photography Portfolio. SF exhibition, cockerel, pullet, cock •Unit II Print/Display Data Tags B181010. Controlling the Image SF 86.98(3)(6). 86.98(5). or hen chicken entries must be fair are required (See General Rule G). Showcase. SF 86.98(4). Reflect your definition of rural An entry will consist of ten photos representatives of one of the breeds B. Unit II Exhibit Prints: Entry will consist of a three- Nebraska. Capture rural living in that represent the strongest collection listed in the American Standard of •All exhibit prints are 8” x 10” ring binder of three 4” x 6” photos your Nebraska County through of the participant’s work. See the Perfection. There are 19 classes of prints mounted in 11” x 14” (outside showcasing four lessons addressed your camera lens. Use your photo to notes above regarding details for the poultry recognized by the American size) cut matting (no frames) with a in the Level 2 project manual titled express what rural means to you, why class. Poultry Association. Ten of these sandwich mat-board backing (not “Controlling the Image”. A showcase you value rural life or how rural life B182020. Advanced Lighting classes are devoted to chickens, of foam board); rectangular or oval will include a total of 12 photos. is changing. This is your story to tell. Exhibit Print. SF 86.98(3) (6). which 6 are classes of large breeds, inside mat opening B181020. Manual Setting Exhibit Entry will consist of a print that and 5 are bantam classes. There are •Place photos horizontally or Print. SF 86.98(2). DIVISION 182 UNIT III: illustrates creative lighting. four classes of ducks and three classes vertically as appropriate. Entry will consist of a print that MASTERING PHOTOGRAPHY B182030. Breaking the Rules. SF of geese, both divided by weight. All •Unit II Print/Display Data Tags showcases the participant’s ability to A. Unit III Exhibit Prints: 86.98(3) (6). breeds of turkeys are grouped into •All exhibit prints are 8” x 10” Entry will consist of a print that one class. prints mounted in 11” x 14” (outside presents a unique focal point and uses F. Weights: The minimum weights size) cut matting (no frames) with a different viewpoint, lines, shapes, and for market birds will be 3 lbs. for sandwich mat-board backing (not spacing to create a compelling image. females and 4 lbs. for males of light foam board); rectangular or oval (Mastering Photography, p. 34-41) breeds and 4 lbs. for females and 5 lbs inside matt opening. B182040. Portrait Exhibit Print. SF for males of heavy breeds. •Unit III Data Tags are required. 86.98(3) (6). G. Trio: A pen of egg production (See General Rule G.) Entry will consist of a print that birds can be hybrids, crossbred •Note: Manual adjustments are captures both physical characteristics or purebred and shall consist of strongly encouraged for Unit III and personality in their subjects. 3 sexually mature females. Egg Exhibits. (Mastering Photography, p. 46-53). production females will be judged for B. Unit III Photography Portfolio: B182050. Challenging Exhibit production qualities only and need •Select ten photos from your 4-H Print. SF 86.98(3) (6). not necessarily conform to breed career that represents the strongest Entry will consist of a print that standards. collection of your work. illustrates a special effect: 1) Double H. Rules for Bantam & Other 2017 Dawes County Fair 55 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Quilt Quest G070025. Exotic Poultry. (Includes Poultry: The rules for standard size Showmanship. fabric collections include: •A quilted exhibit is made up of at Peacock, Guinea, Ostrich, Emu, chickens apply equally to bantams, G070031. Junior Showmanship. •Jelly Rolls are made of (up to) 40 least 3 layers. Exhibits must be quilted Pheasants, Quails, etc.) waterfowl, and turkey where G07000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. different strips of 2 ½” wide fabric or tied through all layers. G070026. Pair male & female. applicable. laying on top of one another and •Fleece blankets are not eligible in G070027. Egg Production Trios. I. Entries must be 4-H Project Birds: Large Fowl: rolled up to look like a jellyroll. The this division. G070028. Market Broilers. (A All poultry exhibited must be grown G070002. American. (Plymouth fabric is created by one designer or •Quilts must have a permanent chicken grown for meat, usually a in a 4-H member’s project. Rock, Jersey Giant, Wyandotte, New fabric line and compliments each label on the back in the bottom right hybrid (REQUIRED CLASS TO SALE J. Egg exhibits are limited to one per Hampshire Red, Rhode Island Red) other. In many cases, less skilled corner with quilter’s name and date of AT FAIR) exhibitor. Class options will consist of G070003. Asiatic. (Cochin, 4-H’ers find it difficult to cut narrow completion. G070029. Meat Pen of 3. 1 dozen white, brown, or colored eggs. Brahmas, Langshan) strips with a rotary cutter and ruler, G070030. Best Dressed Poultry. K. Eggs will be judged according to G070004. English. (Cornish, so this fabric selection may make it CLASSES 10–42 uniformity of size, weight and color as Orpington, Australorps, Sussex, easier as they learn. C229010. Exploring Quilts. (SF well as cleanliness. Dorklings) Consumer and Family •Honey Buns are made like the Jelly 208C) L. Do not refrigerate prior to G070005. Mediterranean. (Leghorn, Rolls with 1 ½” strips of fabrics. Illustrate some aspect of quilts exhibiting eggs. Buttercup, Minorca) Sciences •Layer Cakes are 10” squares of or quilt making. Examples include, M. 4-H’ers may only exhibit ONE G070006. Continental. (Polish, fabric from a manufactured designer but are not limited to: language dozen of each color. Hamburg, Campines, Faverolles, Quilt Quest or fabric line with different pieces of Department C arts, quilts of different cultures, N. Educational Display: Please see Houdan) fabric “layered” on top of one another chemistry, design, preservation, Animal Science General Rules for G070007. All Other Breeds. (Naked to look like a piece of cake. and history, and construction, All static exhibits must have more information. Neck, Game, Sumatra, Araucanas, •Charm Packs are made of 5” math-conversion of quilt patterns, received a purple ribbon at the county Ameracanas) squares of coordinating fabric and textiles/fabrics, computerization, fair to advance to the State Fair. POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP may be tied up with a string or scrap and entrepreneurship. History may Premier 4-H Science Award is CONTEST RULES: Bantam: of fabric. include history of an old quilt or available in this area. Please see A. The participant may use any G070008. Game Bantam. (Modern •Turnover is a collection of history/research of a particular style General Rules for more details. bird they choose, so long as it was and Old English) coordinating fabrics that are cut into of quilt such as Baltimore album EXHIBIT GUIDELINES: raised and trained by the 4-H’er. G070009. Clean Legged. (Plymouth 6” triangles. quilts or Amish quilts. Exhibit may In Quilt Quest, 4-Hers learn skills Showmanship class must be entered Rock, Leghorn, Japanese, Rhode Island •Fat Quarters are ½ yard cuts of be a 14” x 22” poster, notebook, CD, as they progress through the project. with advance entry. Birds not entered Red, Orpingtons, New Hampshire) fabric which are cut in half to make PowerPoint, Prezi, DVD, YouTube, The least experienced 4-H exhibitor in the poultry exhibit MUST be G070010. Rose Comb Clean Legged. a rectangle that is approximately 18” or other technique. All items in an will select fabric, cut, and sew brought to and removed from the (Rosecomb, Wyandotte, Sebright, x 21”. (One half yard of fabric yields exhibit must be attached together and together only squares or rectangles in fairgrounds on the same day as the Leghorn, Belgian Bearded D’Anver) 2 fat quarters). The “fat quarter” can labeled. NO quilted items should be making the quilt top. They may have contest. G070011. All Other Comb Clean be more economical to purchase for entered in this class. additional guidance in piecing the B. Basis for Judging – Showmanship Legged. (Polish, Cornish, Houdan) a smaller quilt because the purchaser C229020. Quilt Designs other than quilt block and layering together the is based on grooming and training G070012. Feather Legged Class. does not have to buy the entire Fabric. (SF 208B) quilt top, inner batting and the quilt of the bird and the appearance (Silkie, Chochin, Brahma, Belgian yardage width. Two or three-dimensional item bottom. Another person can do the and behavior of the exhibitor. The Bearded D’Uccle, Langshan) •Fabric Kit is a collection of fabrics with quilt design made using medium quilting for them. exhibitor must vocally explain the cut in large pieces to accommodate other than fabric, such as wooden In the Premier class, the 4-H’er has steps in their routine and the merit of Ducks: the requirements of a particular quilt quilt block, stained glass, paper, etc. developed skills to be able to do all the bird. Primarily showmanship is G070013. Heavy. (Pekin, Rouen, pattern. The 4-H’er must cut out all C229030. Computer Exploration. of the work by himself/herself. This the skill of the exhibitor in presenting Muscovy) of the smaller squares, rectangles, etc. (SF 208C) includes pattern and fabric selection, and explaining the bird before the G070014. Medium. (Swedish, Buff, to make the quilt top according to the Poster or notebook with a cutting and sewing individual pieces, judge. The excellence of the bird is not Crested, Cayuga) pattern directions. minimum of six computer generated layering the quilt top/batting/backing considered in scoring. G070015. Light. (Runner, Khaki, After fabric selection, youth can use quilt designs or color variations on a together, and quilting. Quilting C. Maximum length of Campbell) a variety of tools for cutting the fabric quilt design. Include information on may be done by hand, by sewing showmanship presentations is five G070016. Bantam Ducks. (Call, and completing the quilt. Cutting type of program used, process used machine or by a commercial-grade minutes. Exhibitors will be timed, the Mallard, East Indie) into pattern pieces may include hand to generate designs, or how you used quilting machine. After quilting, judges may or may not ask questions roller die cutting machines that cut color to create different quilt designs. the 4-H’er must finish the quilt by of the exhibitor at the close of the Other: particular shapes, which can be Size of poster or notebook to be “squaring it up,” put binding on the routine. G070017. Goose. (all weights) appliqued, to fabric. This is allowed in suitable for the exhibit. edge, and placing a label on the quilt, D. Information on the basis of G070018. Turkeys. (all weights) the construction of the quilt. C229040. Wearable Art. (SF 208A) judging poultry showmanship is G070019. Productions Trios. which provides details about the found in Nebraska Cooperative quilt making process for historical Extension. 4-H 191. Eggs: purposes. E. Each entry should fit the G070020. One dozen white eggs. All entry cards and support appropriate class and breed. G070021. One dozen brown eggs. information must be attached using a Substitutions with in class will be G070022. One dozen other colored safety pin. No straight pins. allowed but not between classes. If eggs. When judging Quilt Quest exhibits, you have difficulty identifying your the judges consider SF209 “Standards birds breed and class, please contact Educational Display: for Judging Quilts and Quilted Items.” the show superintendent at the time G000001. Educational Display. For all classes, 4-H’ers can choose of entering. fabrics for the quilt by selecting Not State Fair Eligible: fabric from fabric bolts. 4-H’ers may DIVISION 070: POULTRY G070023. Barnyard Class. (Cross also use “fabric collections” offered G070033. Senior Showmanship. Bred Poultry) by manufacturers in a particular G070032. Intermediate G070024. Pigeons. designer or fabric line. Examples of Dawes County 4-H Youth - Rabbit 56 2017 Dawes County Fair Quilted clothing or accessory, and finished for intended purpose. Junior Superintendents: Abby Himalayan, Jersey Woollie, Lilac, Superintendent: Suzanne which must have a recognizable •On a half sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper, Dyer and Hailey Watson-Huffman Holland Lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Davidson amount of quilting and may include include an explanation answering Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, fabric manipulation. Quilting must the following questions: A) How RABBIT RULES AND GUIDELINES: Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, All static exhibits must have be done by 4-H member. On a half did you select the design and fabrics A. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: Silver, Silver Marten, Standard received a purple ribbon at the county sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper, tell how including whether or not you used a A 4-H Member is limited to Chinchilla, Tan, Thrianta, Lionhead fair to advance to the State Fair. you selected the design and fabrics kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc.? B) exhibiting one rabbit per class with G080006. Fancy Breed Rabbit DIVISION 440: SAFETY including whether or not you used a What did you do and what did others a maximum of five classes entered, Classes: (Bucks Only) E440001. First Aid Kit. (SF 110) kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc. do? C) What did you learn you could excluding showmanship. The meat American Fuzzy Lop, American A first aid kit is a good way to C229041. Inter-Generational Quilt. use on your next project? pen of 3 would count as one class. Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia organize supplies in an emergency. (SF 208E) B. All rabbits except fryers must Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English The kit should be assembled in a A quilt made by a 4-H member and Sizes of Quilted Exhibits have permanent ID numbers or names Angora, English Spot, Florida White, container appropriate for the kit’s family members or friends of different •Small: length + width = less than tattooed in their ear with a pin tattoo French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, intended use. A description of where generations. On a half-sheet of 8 ½” 60”. This size includes miniature pliers and tattoo ink. (Permanent Himalayan, Jersey Woollie, Lilac, the kit will be stored and examples of x 11” paper, include an explanation quilts, wall hangings, table runners, marker numbers written in the ears Holland Lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, specific emergencies for that situation answering the following questions: placemats (4), and pillows. All items of the rabbits are NOT permanent Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, should be included in the exhibit. The A) How was the quilt planned and must be quilted. Pillows must have a ID numbers). ID numbers or names Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, kit should include a written inventory who did what in the construction of quilted top, not just pieced patchwork. along with class information must be Silver, Silver Marten, Standard and purpose statement for included the quilt? B) How did you select the •Medium: length + width = 61” to supplied to superintendent at time of Chinchilla, Tan, Thrianta, Lionhead items. Items should cover the design and fabrics including whether 120” entry. All animals will be physically G080007. Commercial Breed Rabbit following areas: airway and breathing, or not you used a kit, jellyroll, charm •Large: length + width = over 120” checked for tattoos during entry. Classes: (Does Only) bleeding control, burn treatment, squares, etc.? Tattoos and class information must American, American Chinchilla, infectious disease protection, fracture C229042. Service Project Quilt. CLASSES match the information found on the American Fuzzy Lop, Beveren, Blanc care and miscellaneous supplies. Use (SF 208D) Level I Quilted Exhibits. Pieced 4-H Affidavit form. Rabbits whose d Hotot, Californian, Champagne Citizen Safety manual, 4-H 425, pages A quilt constructed by a 4-H quilts made up of squares and/or tattoos are not readable or do not D’Argent, Checkered Giant, 6 & 7. member or group to be donated to a rectangles. match the 4-H Affidavit will not be Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, English A. Kits containing any of the worthy cause. On a half sheet of 8 ½” C229050. Small. allowed to show at the State Fair. Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, following will be automatically x 11” paper, include an explanation C229051. Medium. C. All rabbits must be shown by Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New disqualified: answering the following questions: C229052. Large. the exhibitor – showmanship and Zealand, Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox 1. Prescription medications. (If the A) Why was the quilt constructed and conformation. G080008. Commercial Breed Rabbit kit’s purpose is to provide medication who will receive the donated quilt? B) Level II Quilted Exhibits. In D. Basis for Judging is based on Classes: (Bucks Only) for someone with special needs, How did you select the design and addition to squares and/or rectangles, grooming and training of the rabbit American, American Chinchilla, explain in the written description fabrics used including whether or quilts may have triangles, and/or may and the appearance and behavior American Fuzzy Lop, Beveren, Blanc and inventory, but remove the not you used a kit, jellyroll, charm be embroidered. of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must d Hotot, Californian, Champagne medication.) squares, etc.? C) What did you do and C229060. Small. vocally explain the steps in their D’Argent, Checkered Giant, 2. Materials with expiration what did others do? C229061. Medium. routine and the merit of the rabbit. Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, English dates on or before the judging date. C229062. Large. Primarily showmanship is the skill Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, (This includes sterile items, non- GUIDELINES FOR CLASSES 50–83 of the exhibitor in presenting and Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New prescription medications, ointments, QUILTED EXHIBITS Level III Quilted Exhibits. In explaining the rabbit before the judge. Zealand, Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox salves, etc. Articles dated month and SF208A Scoresheet for Quilts and addition to any of the methods in The excellence of the rabbit is not year only are considered expired on Quilted Items classes 50–62, quilts may have curved considered in scoring. Pet Rabbit Classes: the last day of that month.) •In classes 50–83, counties may piecing, applique, Celtic style, stained E. Maximum Length of G080009. Junior Doe. 3. Any controlled substance. enter a total of 3 items distributed glass style, paper piecing, art quilt showmanship presentations is four G080010. Intermediate Doe. E440002. Disaster Kit (Emergency within the classes as the county style, or other non-traditional styles. minutes. Exhibitors will be timed; the G080011. Senior Doe. Preparedness). (SF 111) chooses. C229070. Small. judges may or may not ask questions G080012. Junior Buck. Disaster kits must contain the •Please note the description C229071. Medium. of the exhibitor at the close of the G080013. Intermediate Buck. materials to prepare a person or of classes. They denote degree of C229072. Large. routine. G080014. Senior Buck. family for emergency conditions difficulty in construction and not the F. Educational Display: Please see caused by a natural or man-made number of years in the project. Premier Quilt. Entire quilt is Animal Science General Rules for Market Classes: incident. Selection of materials is left •A quilted exhibit consists of 3 or the sole work of the 4-H member, more information. G080069. Single Fryer – Not over 10 to the exhibitor. Family or group kits more layers. including quilting (hand or machine). weeks of age. (Weight 3 – 5 lbs.). must have enough material or items •All quilted exhibits must be Tied quilts are not eligible for this DIVISION 80: RABBIT G080070. Meat Pen of 3 – Age limit for each person. A description of the quilted (machine or hand) or tied. class. G080001. Senior Showmanship. 10 weeks. (Weight 3 - 5 lbs.). kit’s purpose, the number of people •All quilt piecing and finishing C229080. Hand quilted. G080002. Intermediate G080071. Roaster – Must be under 6 supported, and a list of contents is must be the sole work of the 4-H C229081. Sewing machine quilted. Showmanship. months of age. (Over 8 lbs.). required. Youth are encouraged to test member. Quilting, whether machine C229082. Long arm quilted—non- G080003. Junior Showmanship. their kit by challenging their family to or hand quilted, may be done by computerized/hand guided. G08000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. Other: try to survive using only the included another individual except for the C229083. Long arm quilted— G080004. Best Dressed Rabbit. G000001. Educational Display. materials for the designated time. If Premier Quilt class. computerized. G080005. Fancy Breed Rabbit tested, share that experience in kit •No pre-quilted fabric may be Classes: (Does Only) Healthy Lifestyles documentation. Please include an used. Rabbit American Fuzzy Lop, American explanation of drinking water needs •Wall quilts must have a hanging Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia Education for your disaster kit. Do not bring Department G sleeve on the back of the quilt or some Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Safety actual water to the fair in the kit. method for hanging. Superintendents: Vicki Milner and Angora, English Spot, Florida White, E440003. Safety Scrapbook. (SF •All quilted exhibits must be clean Amber Milner French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, Department E 292) 2017 Dawes County Fair 57 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Computers The scrapbook must contain exhibitor should appear separately must be equipped as prepared 15 news articles from print and/ DIVISION 450: FIRE SAFETY on the back of each board, poster or for launching, with wadding and LIFT OFF – UNIT 2 or Internet sources about various E450001. Fire Safety Poster. (SF 269) article and on the front cover of the parachute or other recovery system. H850001. Rocket. (SF 92) incident types. Mount each clipping This is a home floor plan drawn to notebooks so owner of exhibit may be Rockets entered with live engines, Any Skill Level 2 Rocket with on a separate page accompanied by scale showing primary and secondary identified if the entry tag is separated wrong base size or sideboards will wooden fins painted by hand or air a description of events leading to the escape routes and where fire from the exhibit. be disqualified. A report, protected brush. incident and any measures that might extinguishers and smoke detectors B. Each individual is limited to one in a clear plastic cover, must include: have prevented it. The Scrapbook are located. Draw every room, exhibit per class. All static exhibits 1) rocket specification, 2) a flight H850002. Display. (SF 93) should be bound in a standard size including all doors and windows. Use must have received a purple ribbon at record for each launching (weather, Display exemplifying one of the hardcover binder or notebook for 8 black or blue arrows showing primary the county fair to advance to the State distance, flight height), 3) number principles learned in the Lift Off ½” x 11” size paper. Correct sentence escape routes from each room. Fair. of launchings, and 4) flight pictures, project. Examples include: display of structure, readability and thorough Use red arrows showing secondary C. Several classes require a display 5) statistics, 6) objectives learned rocket parts and purpose, interview explanations are an important part of routes to use if the primary routes board, which should be a height of and 7) conclusions. The flight record of someone in the aerospace field, or judging. are blocked. Primary and secondary 24 inches, and not to exceed 1/4” should describe engine used, what kite terminology. Display can be any E440004. Safety Experience. (SF escape routes must lead outside to an in thickness. A height of 24 7/8” is the rocket did in flight and recovery size up to 28” by 22”. 190) assembly location. Documentation acceptable to allow for the saw kerf success. Points will not be deducted H850003. Rocket. (SF 92) The exhibit should share a should include evidence the escape (width) if two 24-inch boards are for launching, flight or recovery Any Skill Level 2 Rocket learning experience the youth had plan has been practiced at least four cut from one end of a 4’ x 8’ sheet of failures described. This includes any with wooden fins painted using related to safety. Examples could times. Posters must be constructed of plywood. Nothing should be mounted damage that may show on the rocket. commercial application example be participating in a first aid or first commercial poster board at least 11” within 3/4” of the top or bottom of Complete factory assembled rockets commercial spray paint. responder training, a farm safety x 14” but not larger than 22” x 28”. the board. (Example: Woodworking will not be accepted at the State day camp, babysitting workshop or E450002. Fire Safety Scrapbook. (SF & Electricity.) Fair. Judging is based upon display REACHING NEW HEIGHTS - UNIT similar event; scientific experiment 270) D. Fabricated board such as appearance, rocket appearance, 3 related to safety; or the youth’s The scrapbook must contain plywood, composition board, or workmanship, design or capabilities H850004. Rocket. (SF 92) response to an emergency situation. 10 news articles from print and/ particle-type lumber may be used for for flight, and number of times Any Skill Level 3 Rocket with The exhibit should include a detailed or Internet sources about fires to demonstration displays. launched and report. Three launches wooden fins painted by hand or air description of the experience, the residential or commercial properties E. Demonstration boards should are required to earn the 9 launch brush. youth’s role, some evidence of the or landscapes. Mount each clipping be sanded and finished to improve points given on the score sheets. H850005. Display. (SF 93) youth’s leadership in the situation on a separate page accompanied by their appearance. The finish on a Counties are allowed a maximum Display exemplifying one of the and a summary of the learning that a description of events leading to the demonstration board will be judged of eight entries for all rocketry. For principles learned in the Reaching took place. Exhibits may be presented incident and any measures that might as a woodworking exhibit. scoring for the State Fair, only actual New Heights Project. Examples in a poster with supplemental have prevented it. The Scrapbook F. Demonstration boards should launches count, misfires will not include: airplane instrumentation, documentation, a notebook including should be bound in a standard size include an overall title for the display, count towards one of the required kite flying, or radio-controlled planes. up to ten pages of narrative and hardcover binder or notebook for 8 plus other necessary labeling. three launches. Display can be any size up to 28” by pictures, or a multimedia presentation ½” x 11” size paper. Correct sentence G. Reports should be written For self-designed rockets only, 22”. and burned on a CD lasting up to five structure, readability and thorough using the scientific method whenever please include digital recorded copy H850006. Rocket. (SF 92) minutes. explanations are an important part of possible (Background, the Question of one flight. In the documentation Any Skill Level 3 Rocket E440005. Careers in Safety. (SF judging. or hypothesis, what you plan to do please include a description of with wooden fins painted using 191) and what you did, Method used stability testing before the rocket was commercial application example E450003. Fire Prevention Poster. The exhibit should identify a specific and observations, Results: what flown. commercial spray paint. (SF 268) career area in the safety field and you learned). All reports should be 4-H Rocket project levels are not Posters should promote a include education and certification computer generated and enclosed in a intended to correspond to National PILOT IN COMMAND - UNIT 4 fire prevention message and be requirements for available positions, clear plastic cover. The reports should Association of Rocketry model rocket H850007. Rocket. (SF 92) appropriate to display during salary information, demand for the be attached securely to the display. difficulty ratings or levels. Any Skill Level 4 Rocket with field and a summary of the youth’s National Fire Prevention Week or to interest in the field. Examples promote fire safety at specific times DIVISION 850: AEROSPACE of careers include firefighters, of the year (Halloween, 4th of July, Rockets must be supported paramedics, emergency management etc.). Originality, clarity and artistic substantially to protect the rocket from personnel, some military impression will all be judged. Do not breakage. Rockets are to be mounted assignments, law enforcement include live fireworks, matches or on a base that has dimensions equal officers, emergency room medical other flammable/explosive/hazardous or less than 12” x 12” and the base personnel, fire investigator and more. materials. Any entry containing this should be 3/4” thick. No metal bases. It is recommended youth interview material will be disqualified. Posters If the rocket fins extend beyond the a professional in the field in their must be constructed of commercial edges of the required base (12” x research. Additional research sources poster board at least 11” x 14” but not 12”), then construct a base that is might include books, articles, career larger than 22” x 28”. large enough to protect the fins. The web sites, job-related government base size is dictated by the size of web sites or interviews with career Science, Engineering & the rocket fins. The rockets must be placement or guidance counselors. mounted vertically. Please do not Exhibits may be presented in a poster Technology attach sideboards or backdrops to the with supplemental documentation, Department H displays. In addition a used engine a notebook including up to ten Superintendent: Clint Phillips or length of dowel pin is to be glued pages of narrative and pictures, or a and/or screwed into the board and multimedia presentation and burned General Information: extended up into the rockets engine on a CD lasting up to five minutes. A. The name and county of each mount to give added stability. Rockets Dawes County 4-H Youth - Computer Mysteries 58 2017 Dawes County Fair wooden fins or any self-designed emailing. All county fair projects 3D printing uses plastic or other cord or developing an electrical instead of an individual must have rocket. with a printout should be saved on a materials to build a 3 dimensional diagram of a house. Exhibit could be at least 50% of all team members H850008. Display. (SF 93) CD Rom to be submitted for county object from a digital design. Youth a poster display, or an actual item enrolled in 4-H. Additionally, all Display exemplifying one of the fair. Slideshow should include a may use original designs or someone H870004. Poster. (SF 227) enrolled 4-H members on the team principles learned in the Pilot in minimum of 10 slides and no more else’s they have re-designed in a Poster should exemplify one of should complete and attach an entry Command Project. Examples include: than 25. Incorporate appropriate slide unique way. Exhibits will be judged the lessons learned in the Wired for tag to the materials. A supplemental flying lessons, or careers in aerospace. layouts, graphics and animations and based on the complexity of the design Power project. Posters can be any size page documenting the individual Display can be any size up to 28” by audio (music or voice and transition and shape. 3D UNIQUE OBJECT: up to 28” by 22”. contributions to the project should 22”. sounds do not count). Each slide 3D objects printed for their own be included. The entry will be judged should include notes for a presenter. sake. May be an art design, tool, or ELECTRONICS – UNIT 4 as a team, with all team members CAREERS All slideshows must be up loaded. other object. 3D printing will include H870005. Electrical/Electronic Part receiving the same ribbon placing. H850020. Careers Interview. (SF a notebook with the following: a) Identification. (SF 228) Creating a video of your robot in 239) COMPUTER MYSTERIES – UNIT 3 Software used to create 3D design, Display different parts used for action would be helpful for the judges Interview someone who is working H860004. Produce an Audio/Video b) Design or, if using a re-design, the electrical/electronic work. Exhibit but is not mandatory present as a CD in the field of aerospace and research Computer Presentation. (SF 276) original design and the youth’s design should show the part (either picture Rom with your robot entry. that career. Interviews can either be Using presentation software a with changes, c) Orientation on how or actual item) and give a brief H861001. Robotics Poster. (SF 236) written or in a multimedia format 4-H exhibitor designs a multimedia the object was printed. description, including symbol of each Create a poster (14” x 22”) (CD/DVD). Written interviews computer presentation on one topic H860008. 3D Printing Prototypes. part and its function. Display should communicating a robotics theme should be in a notebook. Written related to youth. The presentation 3D printing uses plastic or other include a minimum of 10 different such as “Robot or Not”, “Pseudocode”, reports should be 3 to 5 pages, should be at least 2 minutes in length materials to build a 3 dimensional parts. “Real World Robots”, “Careers in double-spaced, 12-point font, and 1” and no more than 5 minutes in object from a digital design. Youth H870006. Electronic Display. (SF Robots” or “Autonomous Robotics”, margins. Multimedia reports should length, appropriate graphics, sound may use original designs or someone 229) “Precision Agriculture” or a robotic be between 3 to 5 minutes in length. and either a video clip, animation or else’s they have re-designed in a Show an application of one of the topic of interest to the 4-H’er. voice over and/or original video clip. unique way. Exhibits will be judged concepts learned in the Electronics H861002. Robotics Notebook. (SF DIVISION 860: COMPUTERS The presentation must be able to be based on the complexity of the design project. Examples include: 237) COMPUTER MYSTERIES – UNIT 2 played and viewed on a PC using and shape. 3D objects printed as part components of an electronic device Explore a robotics topic in-depth H860001. Computer Application. Windows Media Player, Real Player, of the design process for robot or (refer to p. 35 of the Electronic and present your findings in a (SF 278) iTunes or QuickTime Player. other engineering project or cookie manual). notebook. Documentation should 4-H exhibitor should use H860005. How to STEM (Science, cutter, be creative. Must include H870007. Electronic Project. (SF include any designs, research, notes, computer application to create a Technology, Engineering and Math) statement of what design question the 230) pseudocode, data tables or other graphic notebook utilizing computer Presentation. (SF 276) prototype was supposed to answer Exhibit an electronic item designed evidence of the 4-H’ers learning technology. 4-H’er may create any Youth design a fully automated and what was learned from the by the 4-H’er or from a manufactured experience. The notebook should of the following: greeting card (3 2 to 5 minute 4-H “how to” video. prototype. 3D printing will include a kit that shows the electronic expertise contain at least three pages. Topics different cards should be a birthday, Submissions should incorporate a notebook with the following: of the 4-H’er. Examples include: a could include a programming wedding, anniversary, sympathy, picture or video of the 4-Her, as well a) Software used to create 3D radio, a computer, or a volt meter. challenge, a programming skill, get well or other); a business card (3 as their name (first name only), age design, b) Design or, if using a re- H870008. Poster. (SF 231) calibration, sensor exploration, or any cards for 3 different individuals and (as of January 1 of the current year), design, the original design and Poster should exemplify one of of the topics suggested in Class 1. businesses); menu (minimum of 2 years in 4-H, and their personal the youth’s design with changes, c) the lessons learned in the Entering H861003. Robotics Video. (SF 238) pages including short description interests or hobbies. Videos should be Orientation on how the object was Electronics project. Posters can be This class should be displayed of foods and pricing); book layout designed for web viewing. Any of the printed. any size up to 28” by 22”. in a notebook. The notebook (I-book); promotional flyer (3 following formats will be accepted: should include a video clip on a flyers promoting 3 different events); .mpeg, .rm, .wmv, .mp4, .ov, .ppt, or DIVISION 870: ELECTRICITY CAREERS CD/DVD that demonstrates the newsletter (minimum 2 pages); or .avi. ELECTRICITY - WIRED FOR H870010. Careers Interview. (SF robot performing the programmed other: examples such as precision H860006. Create a Web Site/Blog or POWER – UNIT 3 239) function. Include your pseudo code farming or family business logo etc. App. (SF 275) H870001. Electrical Tool/Supply Interview someone who is working and screenshots of the actual code This exhibit consists of a notebook Design a simple Web site/Blog or Kit. (SF 224) in the field of electricity and research with a written description of the icon/ (8.5” x 11”) which should include App for providing information about Create an electrical supply kit to be that career. Interviews can either be command functions. All videos for a (1) a detailed report describing: a topic related to youth using either used for basic electrical repair around written or in a multimedia format state fair should be emailed to Amy (a) the task to be completed, (b) software programs such as an HTML the house. Include a brief description (CD/DVD). Written interviews Timmerman before August 15. Files the computer application software editor like Microsoft’s FrontPage of each item and its use. Container should be in a notebook. Written must be saved in a PC compatible required to complete the task (c) or Macromedia’s Dreamweaver, should be appropriate to hold items. reports should be 3 to 5 pages, format with county name and last specific features of the computer and image editor like IrfanView H870002. Lighting Comparison. (SF double-spaced, 12-point font, and 1” name of participant before emailing. application software necessary for or OR online using a WIKI 225) margins. Multimedia reports should H861004. Robotics /Careers completing the task (2) print out of such as Google Sites. If the Web site/ Display studying the efficiency be between 3 to 5 minutes in length. Interview. (SF 239) your project. Project may be in color Blog or App isn’t live include all files of various lighting (incandescent, Interview someone who is working or black and white. comprising the Web site, Blog or fluorescent, halogen, Light Emitting DIVISION 861: ROBOTICS in the field of robotics and research H860002. Produce a Computer App should be submitted on a CD- Diodes, etc.). Exhibit could be a Youth enrolled in Virtual Robotics, the career in robotics. Interviews can Slideshow Presentation. (SF 277) ROM in a plastic case along with poster display, or an actual item. Junk Drawer Robotics (Levels 1, 2, either be written or in a multimedia Using presentation software. All the explanation of why the site was H870003. Electrical Display/Item. or 3), Robotics Platforms or GEAR format (CD/DVD). Written slide shows for state fair should created. If developed using a WIKI or (SF 226) TECH 21 may exhibit in any class interviews should be in a notebook. be emailed to Amy Timmerman other online tool include a link to the Show an application of one of the within this division. Written reports should be 3 to 5 [email protected] before website in the explanation of why the concepts learned in the Wired for Team Entries: To qualify for entry pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, August 15. Files must be saved in a PC site was created. Power project. Examples include: re- at the Nebraska State Fair team and 1” margins. Multimedia reports compatible format with county name H860007. 3D Printing Unique wiring or building a lamp, re-wiring materials entered in robotics classes should be between 3 to 5 minutes in and last name of participant before Items. or making a heavy duty extension that are clearly the work of a team length. 2017 Dawes County Fair 59 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Welding H861005. Robotics Sensor of the site, a paragraph explaining (SF 305) may include narrative instructions in include: dovetailing, making a pen Notebook. (SF 241) what was interesting about the site or Your engineering notebook may addition to the dimension drawings using lathe, overlays, using a router, Write pseudo code, which includes finding it. Photos of each site and/or include sketches of designs, notes of and include any alternations to etc. at least one sensor activity. Include cache are optional but encouraged. engineering questions you have, or the original plan. Part of the score H911005. Woodworking Display. the code written and explain the code H880004. Geocache. (SF 301) answers to questions posed within depends on how well the project (SF 91) function. Assemble a themed geocache. Each the project manual, pictures as matches the plans. If the plans are Display exemplifying one of the H861006. Build a Robot (may use geocache should be a water-tight you complete exercises within this modified, the changes from the principles learned in the Finishing It kit). (SF 243) container. It should include a logbook project, or big ideas you have while original need to be noted on the Up project. Examples include: career Include a robot and notebook and pencil for finders to log their participating in this project. The plans. All plans used for making the opportunities, types of finishes, or including the pseudocodes for at visits and may include small trinket, notebook submitted in this class article must be securely attached and dovetailing. least one program you have written geocoins, etc. for the finders to trade. should be a working engineering protected by a clear plastic cover. H911006. Recycled Woodworking for the robot, the robots purpose, Documentation should include a title, notebook, not a scrapbook. Please 4-H’ers must be in Unit 3 or Unit 4 for Display. (SF 91) and any challenges or changes you teaser description, and the geographic include your name, county, and age the exhibit to be considered for State Article made from recycled, would make in the robot design or coordinates of intended placement. on the front cover. Fair. reclaimed or composite wood. Article programming. If robot is more than Register the site at geocaching.com, H900002. Wind Poster. (SF 307) must be sanded and sealed and 15” x 20” they may not be displayed include a print-out of its registry. The Poster should exemplify one of the NAILING IT TOGETHER – UNIT 3 utilize one or more woodworking in locked cases. We recommend that entry may include a photograph of lessons learned in the Power of Wind H911001. Woodworking Article. techniques from page 2 of the Unit you submit the project under class the cache in its intended hiding place. project. Posters can be any size up to (SF 91) 4 manual. Exhibit must include the H861003-Robotics Video. H880005. Agriculture Precision 14” by 22”. Item made using skills learned woodworking plan and a minimum H861007. Kit Labeled Robot Mapping. (SF 302) H900003. Mini Turbine Blade in the Nailing it Together manual. one-page report of how the design (cannot be programmed). (SF 243) 4-Her’s will assemble a notebook Energy Display. (SF 306) Examples include: bookcase, coffee and engineering process was used to This class is intended for that will include a minimum of Develop a pinwheel display that table or end table. develop the woodworking plan. explorations of robotic components 2 digital copies of various data demonstrates the working power of H911002. Woodworking Display. 1) State the problem (Why did you such as arms or vehicles OR layers that can be used in precision wind. Follow guidelines on page 18 (SF 91) need this item?) educational kits marketed as robots agriculture to identify spatial patterns and 19 of your manual. Display should Display exemplifying one of the 2) Generate possible solutions that do not have the ability to be and/or correlations (printed copies of include a notebook description of the principles learned in the Nailing it (How have others solved the programmed to “sense, plan and websites where applications can be effectiveness of at least three different Together Project. Examples include: problem? What other alternatives or act.” The exhibit should include a purchased is acceptable). A report of designs or materials. Please do not measuring angles, wood lamination designs were considered?) project the youth has constructed, how the analysis of the various data include pennies with your display. and joint types. 3) Select a solution (How does your a description of what it does and an will be used to make a management H900004. Wind Art or Literature H911003. Recycled Woodworking solution compare on the basis of cost, explanation of how it is similar to decision. Written Piece. (SF 304) Display. (SF 91) availability, and functionality?) and different from a robot. If robot H880007. 4-H History Map. Item should illustrate or represent Article made from recycled, 4) Build the item (What was is more than 15” x 20” they may not Preserve 4-H History: Nominate wind turbines, wind power, or reclaimed or composite wood. Article your woodworking plan, and what be displayed in locked cases. We a Point of Interest for the 4-H something from the power of wind must be sanded and sealed and processes did you use to build your recommend that you submit under History Map Project includes copy curriculum, for example a pinwheel utilize one or more woodworking item?) class H861003 – Robotics Video. of submitted form in folder or or item may be original story or poem techniques from page 2 of the Unit 5) Evaluate (How does your item notebook. To nominate a site for written by the exhibitor about wind. 3 manual. Exhibit must include the solve the original need?) DIVISION 880: GEOSPACIAL the 4-H history map please go to H900005. Wind as Energy Display. woodworking plan and a minimum 6) Present results (How would you Youth enrolled in Geospatial or http://arcg.is/1bvGogV. For more (SF 308) one-page report of how the do this better next time?) GEAR TECH 21 may exhibit in any information about 4-H history go to Item should be the original design engineering design process was used class within this division. http://4hhistorypreservation.com/ of the 4-H’er. Include the item, or a to develop the woodworking plan. CAREERS H880001. Poster. (SF 299) History_Map/. For a step-by-step picture if item is in excess of 6’ tall Engineering Design Process H911010. Careers Interview. (SF Create a poster (not to exceed 14” video on nominating a point, please or 2’ x 2’. Include a notebook of why 1) State the problem (Why did you 239) x 22”) communicating a GPS theme go to this link: http://tinyurl.com/ the item was designed and how it need this item?) Interview someone who is working such as How GPS or GIS works, nominate4h. Write a brief description harnesses the power of wind. 2) Generate possible solutions in the field of woodworking and careers that use GPS or GIS, how to of historical significance of 4-H H900006. Alternative Energy. (SF (How have others solved the research that career. Interviews can use GPS, what is GIS, GPS or GIS in place or person. (a minimum of one 239) problem? What other alternatives or either be written or in a multimedia Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, or paragraph) Poster should exemplify an designs were considered?) format (CD/DVD). Written a geospatial topic of interest. alternative energy source besides 3) Select a solution (How does your interviews should be in a notebook. H880002. 4-H Favorite Places or CAREERS wind. Posters can be any size up to solution compare on the basis of cost, Written reports should be 3 to 5 Historical Site Poster. (SF 272) H880010. Careers Interview. (SF 14” x 22”. availability, and functionality?) pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, The 4-H exhibitor identifies 239) 4) Build the item (What was and 1” margins. Multimedia reports a favorite place or historical site Interview someone who is working DIVISION 911: WOODWORKING your woodworking plan, and what should be between 3 to 5 minutes in (including grave sites) in Nebraska. in a Geospatial field and research The ability to build objects as processes did you use to build your length. Exhibit should include latitude and that career. Interviews can either be designed by another person is an item?) longitude, digital picture, and local written or in a multimedia format important life skill. Professional 5) Evaluate (How does your item DIVISION 920: WELDING area map. Poster size should not (CD/DVD). Written interviews woodworkers often are hired to build solve the original need?) (All metal welding processes exceed 14” x 22”. should be in a notebook. Written objects to exacting specifications 6) Present results (How would you accepted.) H880003. GPS Notebook. (SF 300) reports should be 3 to 5 pages, as laid out in a written plan. do this better next time?) ARCS AND SPARKS Keep a log of at least 5 places visited double-spaced, 12-point font, and 1” Requirements: All articles exhibited All welds exhibited in class 1 or 2 using a GPS enabled device. At least margins. Multimedia reports should must include a plan (with drawings FINISHING UP – UNIT 4 must be mounted on a 12” high x 15” one site should be from a community be between 3 to 5 minutes in length. or sketch or blueprint) stating H911004. Woodworking Article. long display board of thickness not other than where you live. For each dimensions and other critical (SF 91) to exceed 3/8”. Attach each weld on a site, record the latitude, longitude and DIVISION 900: POWER OF WIND instructions a builder would need Item made using skills learned in wire loop hinge or equivalent, so the elevation. Also include a description H900001. Engineering Notebook. to know to build the project. Plans the Finishing it Up project. Examples judge can look at the bottom side of Dawes County 4-H Youth - Small Engines 60 2017 Dawes County Fair the weld when necessary. Each weld Suggestions 1. It is suggested that all welds Sheep The use of showing and/or handling should be labeled with information CLASS 1 be on same size and thickness of practices that may be considered stated 1) type of welding process 1. All welds should be made with metal. These pieces are referred to Department G objectionable or abusive, such as Superintendents: Roy Lambert, (stick, MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene, the same electrode/wire/rod size and as coupons. The welds can be on one striking or slapping lambs and Clayton Riesen, Kelly Phillips etc.) 2) kind of weld, 3) welder setting, number. coupon that is about 4” x 4” or on exhibiting the lamb with its feet off Junior Superintendents: Dawson Reitz 4) electrode/wire/rod size, and 5) 2. Welds should be made only on individual coupons that are about 2” x the ground, are not acceptable. The and Cooper Wild electrode/wire/rod ID numbers. one side of metal so penetration can 4” inch and ¼” thick. Suggested rods use of such practices may result in the Attach a wire to display board so it be judged. for this class of position welds for AC lowering of a ribbon placing. (Lifting SHEEP RULES AND GUIDELINES: can be hung like a picture frame. 3. Welds should be cleaned with and DC straight or reverse polarity the lamb in a fluid motion to set the A. General Animal Science Rules H920001. Welding Joints. (SF 281) chipping hammer and wire brush. is, first E-6013, second E-7014 and front legs prior to quickly setting the apply to this Department. A display of one butt, one lap and Apply a coat of light oil (penetrating E-6010 for DC reverse polarity only. feet back on the ground is acceptable.) B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: one fillet weld. oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. 2. Welds should be cleaned with L. Exhibitors furnish own feed and A 4-H member is limited to exhibiting H920002. Position Welds. (SF 281) Wipe off excess oil. a chipping hammer and wire brush. bedding. 2 breeding rams; 2 ewes; 2 feeder A display showing three beads 4. It is suggested that all welds be Apply a coat of light oil (penetrating M. Educational Display: Please see lambs; 3 market lambs and 1 bottle welded in the vertical down, on the same size and thickness of oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. Animal Science General Rules for lamb. horizontal and overhead positions. metal. These pieces, referred to as Wipe off excess oil. more information. C. All Sheep must have official 4-H H920003. Welding Article. (SF 281) coupons, should be 1.5 to 2 inches N. Bottle Lamb: ownership affidavits on file for the Any shop article where welding wide and 3.5 to 4 inches long. A CLASS 3 The purpose is to design an current year. is used in the construction. 60% of good way to get this size is to buy 1. All welds should be cleaned animal project for younger or D. All purebred animals must be item must be completed by 4-Her new cold rolled strap iron and cut to and protected from rust with paint more inexperienced youth, teach registered or eligible for registry. and notes regarding laser welding or length. The extra width is needed to or light oil. Plans are to be complete proper health care and nutritional Grade breeding individuals must machine welding must be included. provide enough metal to absorb the enough that if they were given to a requirements of young sheep, teach be of the color or color markings, All plans, plan alternations, and bill heat from the welding process and welding shop, the item could be made basic sheep management skills and to conformation and general size of the of materials must be attached to the prevent the coupons from becoming without further instructions. Bill of teach basic recordkeeping skills. breed it represents. article. Protect plans with a cover. too hot before the bead is completed. materials should include a cost for all 1. A bottle lamb is an orphan, or E. All Market and Bottle Lambs H920004. Welding furniture. (SF Narrower coupons will become very items used including steel, electrodes, newborn lamb born after January 1 must be weighed in on May 31 with 282) hot, making an average welder setting paint, wheels, etc. and before June 1; male or female; 4-H members allowed 3, official 4-H Any furniture with 75% welding too cold at the bead start, just about and fed on bucket or bottle. tags for free. Additional tags cost $1/ used in the construction. 60% of item right in the middle, and too hot at DIVISION 890: SMALL ENGINES 2. Exhibitors can be ages 8-18 each. must be completed by 4-Her and notes the end. The correct way to weld Not State Fair Eligible (by January 1); must be enrolled in F. Lambs entered in Market, regarding laser welding, or machine narrow strips is to make short beads WARM IT UP – UNIT 2 the Bottle Lamb Project; and have Feeder, and Bottle Lamb classes welding must be included. All plans, and allow time to cool, however this H890001. Small Engine Display/ completed the annual Livestock will be weighed at fair to assist the plan alternations, dimensions, and project requires a full-length bead. Item. Show an application of one of Quality Assurance class. bill of materials must be attached to the concepts learned in the Warm Superintendents in setting up classes. 3. Exhibitors will need to complete The weight on entry day will be the the article. Protect plans with a cover. Stick welding: It Up project. Examples include: the Bottle Lamb Record Book official weight for the sale. All market May be displayed outside. •Suggested coupon thickness- 1/4” comparison of engine oil types, (available online at: http://extension. lambs must weigh 100 lbs. to sell. H920005. Careers Interview. (SF if using 1/8” rod transmissions, or safety related to unl.edu/statewide/dawes/4h/). This NEW in 2017: For selling purposes 239) •Suggested rod-AC and DC engines. Exhibit could be a poster should be completed and turned in only, youth will be paid up to a Interview someone who is working straight or reverse polarity- first display or an actual item. to the Extension Office by July 25 maximum weight of 180 pounds for in the field of welding and research E-7014, second E-6013 TUNE IT UP – UNIT 3 to allow the judge time to read and their animal. that career. Interviews can either be MIG welding: H890002. Engine Display/Item. prepare for interviews. G. Weights: Market Lambs must written or in a multimedia format •Suggested coupon thickness-1/4” Display/Item should exemplify one of 4. ALL bottle lambs must be meet 0.4 lbs./day minimum rate of (CD/DVD). Written interviews if using .035 wire and 1/8” if using the lessons learned in the Tune It Up weighed in, tagged, and properly gain requirements to be eligible for should be in a notebook. Written .023 wire project. Examples include: diagnostic identified at the Sheep Weigh-In. first or second place in a class. reports should be 3 to 5 pages, Oxy-Acetylene: tools, fuel systems, ignition systems. Paperwork must be on file at the H. It takes a minimum of 4 Market double spaced, 12 point font, and 1” •Suggested coupon thickness– 1/8” If a complete engine is exhibited it Extension Office by June 1. Sheep to have a separate class. margins. Multimedia reports should •Suggested rod– 1/8” mild steel rod will not be started. However, display 5. Exhibitors will sign up for be between 3 to 5 minutes in length. needs to report process of building/ I. USDA requires that all sheep interview times at fair when Bottle over 18 months of age as well as all CLASS 2 rebuilding engine and how/where Lambs are weighed in on Wednesday, 4-H Welding Project Tips and engine will be utilized (i.e. lawn sheep breeding stock have official August 2, from 10 - 11 a.m. Exhibitor’s mower, weed eater, snow blower, etc.). USDA identification. All sheep project animal will be present during (except wethers) under the age of 18 their interview with the judge on DIVISION 891: RESTORED months that are shown at fairs and Wednesday, August 2, from 1 to 4 VEHICLE expositions must also be identified. p.m. Not State Fair Eligible This identification system will allow 6. Lambs will be presented to the H891001. Restored Vehicle. animals found to have scrapie at public at the conclusion of the Sheep A detailed report with pictures slaughter to be traced to the flock of Show on Thursday, August 3. All explaining the process used to restore origin. All market sheep shown must judging will have been done prior to or overhaul the vehicle is required. also carry the official 4-H tag. that time. The vehicle may or may not be J. Age of Market Lambs: Sheep are 7. Lambs will be dismissed with all exhibited at the fair. to have milk teeth and there shall be other exhibits on Saturday, August 5. no evidence of breaking of the skin or 8. Bottle lambs may be used eruption of the two permanent front by all age divisions for the sheep teeth. showmanship classes. K. Showing and Handling Practices: 9. Judging will be done on the 2017 Dawes County Fair 61 Dawes County 4-H Youth - Veterinary Science following basis: SWINE RULES AND GUIDELINES: Superintendent: Clint Phillips Topics: •Evaluation of completed record A. General Animal Science Rules •Maintaining health book – 35%. apply to this Department. GENERAL INFORMATION: •Specific disease information •Evaluation of member’s B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A. The purpose of a Veterinary •Photographic display of normal knowledge by interview – 35%. A 4-H Member may enter, weigh, and Science exhibit is to inform the public and abnormal characteristics of •Health condition and quality of show 3 market hogs. about a common health problem animals animal – 15%. C. Exhibitors furnish own feed and of animals or a veterinary science •Animal health or safety •Evidence of training and showing bedding. principle. Do not confuse veterinary •Public health or safety – 15%. D. Swine entered in the show must science exhibit topics with animal •Proper animal management to be owned by the 4-H member by June husbandry, history or production ensure food safety & quality DIVISION 028: SHEEP 1st of the current year. topics. •Efficient and safe livestock G028001. Senior Showmanship. E. All swine must be handled in B. A Veterinary Science exhibit working facilities G028002. Intermediate a manner complying with the Pork may consist of a poster, notebook or •Or a topic of the exhibitors Showmanship. Quality Assurance Program. a display. The exhibit may represent choosing related to veterinary G028003. Junior Showmanship. F. All Swine must have official 4-H material from exhibitors enrolled in medicine or veterinary science G02800C. Clover Kid Showmanship. ownership affidavits on file for the Animal Disease or Animal Health. **Remember, since these are current year. If photographs are to be part of the science displays, all references and G028004. Purebred Wool Ram G. Minimum and Maximum exhibit, remember that the public information needs to be properly Lamb. (9/1/16 and after) Weights: Market hogs must weigh a will view them. Make sure that the cited. Proper sources include but are G028005. Purebred Meat Ram minimum of 220 lbs. The weight on photographs are in good taste and will not limited to: Professional journals Lamb. (9/1/16 and after) entry day will be the official weight for not be offensive to anyone. Graphic and publications, professional AVMA G028006. Purebred Wool Yearling the sale. Exhibitors will be allowed to photographs of excessive bleeding, accredited websites, interviews with Ram. (9/1/15 – 8/31/16) weigh their market animals only once. trauma or painful procedures are Veterinarians and excerpts from G028007. Purebred Meat Yearling Superintendents can make exceptions not appropriate. For exhibits related Veterinary Educational Literature. Ram. (9/1/15 – 8/31/16) if there are mechanical malfunctions to veterinary surgical procedures, G028008. Commercial Crossbred of the scale, but the animal must be aseptic techniques need to be shown, DIVISION 840: VETERINARY Ewe Lamb. (9/1/16 and after) backed off the scale and immediately for example, use of drapes, use of SCIENCE G028009. Commercial Crossbred reweighed. Animals should be sterile procedures, wearing of gloves, H840001. 4-H Veterinary Science Yearling Ewe. (9/1/15 – 8/31/16) clean (excessive mud, manure, etc. and other appropriate veterinary Large Animal Poster, Notebook or G028010. Purebred Wool Ewe removed) for weigh in. NEW in 2017: medical practices. All static exhibits Display. Lamb. (9/1/16 and after) For selling purposes only, youth will must have received a purple ribbon at H840002. 4-H Veterinary Science G028011. Purebred Meat Ewe Lamb. be paid up to a maximum weight of the county fair to advance to the State Small Animal/Pet Poster, Notebook or (9/1/16 and after) 350 lbs. for their animal. Fair. Display. G028012. Purebred Wool Yearling H. Swine Showmanship classes C. First-Aid Kits: Because of public Ewe. (9/1/15 – 8/31/16) will be limited to a maximum of eight safety concerns and risk of theft of G028013. Purebred Meat Yearling participants per heat. first-aid kit contents (veterinary Ewe. (9/1/15 – 8/31/16) I. Procedure for tagging swine to drugs/equipment) with perceived G028014. Aged Ewe. (2 years or ensure they are a project animal all potential for drug abuse, NO older) year – take two photos of swine with ANIMAL FIRST AID KITS WILL G028015. Feeder Lambs. (Ewes or tag in ear and send in with affidavit (ID BE PERMITTED. Animal first aid Wethers; 2) sheet). Would need one shot of whole kits submitted will be immediately hog with tag showing and then close- disqualified and not shown. Market Lambs: up of tag in ear. D. Veterinary Science Posters: This G028016. White Faced. No Black J. Educational Display - Please see exhibit presents the viewer with Marks Animal Science General Rules for a design that is simple and direct, G028017. Black Faced. No White more information. unlike a display that usually presents Marks more information. A poster should G028018. Speckled Faced. DIVISION 035: SWINE not exceed 22” x 28” and may be G028019. Pen of Three Market G035009. Senior Showmanship. either vertical or horizontal. Lambs. (Ewes or Wethers) G035008. Intermediate E. Veterinary Science Displays: G028020. Bottle Lamb. (Ewes or Showmanship. A display may include but is not Wethers) G035007. Junior Showmanship. limited to: a 3-dimensional exhibit, a scale model, the actual product (for Other: G035010. Market Gilts. (3 Farrowed example: skeleton; teeth; samples of G000001. Educational Display. in current year) leather, fur, or dried skin damaged by G035020. Market Barrow. (3 disease or parasites) or a notebook. A Farrowed in current year) display is not a poster. A display may Swine G035030. Pen of Three. (Farrowed be mounted on poster board not to Department G in current year) exceed 22” x 28” or on 1/4” plywood Superintendents: Justin Madsen, or equivalent that does not exceed Trevor Junge, Colby Riesen, G000001. Educational Display. 24” high or 32” wide or in a three ring Cooper Cogdill binder or another bound notebook Junior Superintendents: Kade Veterinary Science format. Moore and Peyton Underwood Department H Appropriate Veterinary Science Dawes County 4-H Youth - Clover Kids 62 2017 Dawes County Fair The Clover Kids program will be developmentally appropriate and involve the following components: • Encourage involvement of parent or significant adult • Focus on self-esteem and pro- vide positive feedback • Foster the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional and physical maturation of youth by providing a unique educational opportunity • Share through cooperative learning • Noncompetitive — emphasiz- ing fun and success of every child • Programs are activity-focused and not project focused • Recognize individuals for par- ticipation • Present recognition and in- centives without rank or placing specific reasons for being cautious with direct large animal involve- ment are as follows: •Children eight and under of- ten lack the mental and physical skills for controlling and under- 16.1.3 Animal Exhibits standing the strength of large for Clover Kids animals (Livestock Conservation Animals and animal subject Institute, 1994). matter can contribute to Clover •Young children may lack the Kids objectives. However, for strength, balance, and attention safety, liability, and competitive span to adequately manage large reasons often associated with live- animals (American Medical stock shows, some restrictions Equestrian Association, 1993). are necessary to maintain Clover Because of these reasons, Clover Kids program objectives. Kids programs involving live ani- mals must adhere to the following: •Exhibition only includes en- rolled 4-H Clover kid members, 4-H does not sponsor or support pee-wee events or exhibition. Pee wee referring to non 4-H age youth. •Exhibition includes discus- sions with youth based on their knowledge of the care and raising of the animal. •Exhibitors show in a non-com- petitive setting for participation only. •Age, size, and temperament of animal projects must be appropri- ate for the exhibitor’s age and size. •Horse projects and/or horse- less projects are not allowed or 2017 Dawes County Fair 63 Dawes County 4-H Youth an option for Cloverkids. They are not allowed to handle, ride, or participate in or at 4-H events. • Calves or other animals weighing more than 350 pounds at time of show are not allowed or appropriate for this age group. •Animals that are appropriate for this age group include bucket calf, sheep, swine, goat, dog, poul- try, rabbit, cat, and companion animals. •There will be one adult/teen volunteer present for every Clover Kid member that is handling or exhibiting animals. This applies to all animal projects. •Exhibitors in this age group are not allowed to participate with their animal in a livestock sale or sale or premium auction. Dawes County 4-H Youth 64 2017 Dawes County Fair