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ALL CONTESTS REQUIRE ONLINE PRE-ENTRY!!! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 1ST

PRE-REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/saunders/4hcountyfair/

DRESS CODE FOR ALL CONTESTS: Participants in all contests are to wear sponsored 4-H t-, blue and closed-toed . No . Refer to “General Rules” at the beginning of the book. No shooting will be permitted.  Exception = Best Dressed Critter Contest, Favorite Foods, Show, and the County Fair Parade DEPARTMENT Z – SKILL CONTESTS o Barebow: arrows drawn by hand, no sights on bow or DIVISION 501 – LIVESTOCK JUDGING string. o Freestyle Limited: arrows drawn by hand, no limit on sights or stabilizers. SATURDAY, JULY 31 o Freestyle: same as limited but allows use of 4:30 p.m. in Gayle Hattan Pavilion mechanical releases. or 30 minutes following Round Robin o Traditional: Long bows and Recurve bows; no sights or markings of any kind on bow, no releases or Premiums (For Youth Divisions Only): Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; stabilizers. Shoot with fingers, tabs, or gloves. Red $1.00

Z502100 Senior (age 15 & up)  Will consist of evaluation of Cattle, Hogs, Sheep and Goats. Z502200 Intermediate (age 12-14)  At least 4 classes will be evaluated Z502300 Junior (age 8-11)  Questions will be asked on 2 classes.

 Divisions will consist of Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Adult. • Archery Club note – Youth do not have to have their own bow to Z501100 Senior (age 15 & up) practice with club, but it is encouraged. Parents are encouraged Z501200 Intermediate (age 12-14) to stay for the duration of an archery practice. There is a cost to Z501300 Junior (age 8-11) join the club. Z501400 Adult

DIVISION 502 – ARCHERY DIVISION 503 - AIR RIFLE

MONDAY, JULY 26 MONDAY, JULY 26 30 minutes following BB Gun Contest in Gayle Hattan Pavilion Check-in at 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Show at 9:30 a.m. in Rodeo Arena Premiums: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00  Only members that have completed the 4-H safety program will Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00 Premiums: be eligible to compete.  The contest will be conducted according to NSSC rules.  County Fair Shoot will be held in Rodeo Arena  Shooters will be required to provide their own equipment, which  Only members that have completed the safety program will be includes a 177 caliber pellet air rifle, safety or goggles, eligible to compete. and mats or pads to lie on.  The contest will be conducted according to NSSC rules.  Contestants will complete a written safety quiz.  Shooters will be required to provide their own equipment.  4-H'ers are required to complete a Shooting Sports Contest  4-H'ers are required to complete a Shooting Sports Contest release form prior to the start of the contest. release form prior to the start of the contest.  Youth must have attended shooting sports certification classes  Classes will be divided by the discretion of the superintendents. and attend a number of practices to be eligible to shoot at the county fair. That number is determined by the Superintendent and Equipment Requirements and Restrictions: club leader. • There will be an equipment inspection and check-in at 8:30 a.m., prior to the tournament shoot time. Z503001 Senior (age 15 & up) • Armguards must be worn while shooting. Z503002 Intermediate (age 12-14) • Archer must have at least 2 back-up arrows, all being the same Z503003 Junior (age 8-11) shaft material, tips (no hunting tips), length, and fletching material. Plastic or feather fletching, all the same size, can be used with different color mixes. • Maximum bow draw weight - 60 lbs. DIVISION 504 - BB GUN • Refer to Indoor NFAA Tournament and Scoring Rules, Archery Superintendent or Extension Office for rule clarification. • Youth MUST attend at least 3 practices in order to shoot at the MONDAY, JULY 26 county fair contest. 1:00 p.m. or thirty minutes following archery in Gayle Hattan Pavilion

Contest Rules: Premiums: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00  • Archery contestants will shoot from 30 arrows at 2 distances. Only members that have completed the safety program will be • Archery classes are defined as: eligible to compete.  The contest will be conducted according to NSSC rules. o Novice: any shooter who is using a club bow or bow that is being used by more than one shooter.  Shooters will be required to provide their own equipment, which SPONSOR: In memory of Louis Sanderson includes a spring or air powered BB gun, safety glasses or goggles, and mats or pads to lie on.  Competitors do not need to belong to a 4-H club but need to be  Contestants will complete a written safety quiz. 4-H'ers are enrolled in 4-H and in the tractor project. required to complete a Shooting Sports Contest release form prior  Participants (Int. & Seniors) must have completed the Tractor to the start of the contest. Quality Assurance Test to be able to take part in the contest.  Youth must have attended shooting sports certification classes  Contestants will be divided into 3 age groups (age of youth on and attend a number of practices to be eligible to shoot at the December 31st of previous year). county fair. That number is determined by the Superintendent and  Contestants will complete a safety quiz. club leader. Z507001 Senior (age 16 & up) Z504001 Senior (age 15 & up) Z507002 Intermediate (age 12 - 15) Z504002 Intermediate (age 12-14) Z507003 Junior (age 8 - 11) Z504003 Junior (age 8-11)

DIVISION 508 - BEST DRESSED DIVISION 506 - ATV DRIVING CRITTER (YOUTH DIVISION)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 THURSDAY, July 29 8:00 a.m. in Rodeo Arena 7:00 p.m. in Gayle Hattan Pavilion

Premiums: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00 Premiums: Purple $6.00; Blue $5.00; Red $4.00; White $3.00

LOCATION: Rodeo Arena SPECIAL AWARDS SPECIAL AWARDS Best Dressed Critter Awards SPONSOR: Donated by Back on Track Massage 4-H ATV Driving Contest Cash Award

SPONSOR: In memory of Mitch Hanke  This class is for 4-H’ers 8 years and up prior to January 1 of current year. SHOWCASE PLAQUES  4-H members up shall create a for both themselves and Mitch Hanke Memorial ATV Driving Award their animal. SPONSOR: In memory of Mitch Hanke  Costuming is limited to and accessories; there shall be no change of color or modification to the physical aspect of the

animal.  Competitors do not need to belong to a 4-H club but need to be  Participants will complete a narration form which will be read enrolled in 4-H and in the ATV project. while they are in the show ring.  Participants also must have completed the ATV Quality  Judges may ask additional questions of each exhibitor. Assurance Test to be able to take part in the contest. They will  Participants will be interviewed and will show their animal in full only complete quality assurance test once and will not have to re- costume during the Best Dressed Critter show. take each year.  The animal used in this needs to be entered and exhibited as a  The contest will be based upon four-wheeler project materials, project in their respective species. handouts and/or videos. The contest will consist of three parts.  No Clover Kids. A. Quiz on safety and general knowledge (100 points)

B. Parts identifications (100 points) Z508001 Best Dressed Critter C. Skill driving (400 points)  Four-wheelers will be provided for the contest.  Each contestant must wear a during the skill driving.  Contestants will be divided into three age groups (age of youth on December 31st of previous year). DIVISION 510 - ICE CREAM ROLLING  Participants will be disqualified for reckless driving.

Z506001 Senior (age 15 & up) SATURDAY, July 31 3:00 p.m. in Open Class Patio Z506002 Intermediate (age 12-14)

Z506003 Junior (age 8 -11) Premiums: Purple $6.00; Blue $4.00; Red $2.00 (per team)

 Each entry is a team of two (2) Saunders County 4-Her's. DIVISION 507 - TRACTOR DRIVING  4-H’ers can compete only once.  No Clover Kids. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28  Each team will use their own ice cream recipe. Bring the recipe to 12:00 p.m. in Rodeo Arena the contest.  All recipes must use either pasteurized egg product or cooked Premiums: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00 eggs for food safety. LOCATION:  Recipes can be prepared ahead of time. Rodeo Arena  All ice creams will be frozen during the contest in coffee cans.  Must provide own ice, rock salt, and 1 pound and 3-pound coffee SPECIAL AWARDS cans with lids (bring an extra 3-pound lid for rolling).  Heavy rubber are helpful in keeping the 1-lb can closed. 4-H Tractor Driving Contest Cash Award SPONSOR: Sanderson Family Z510001 Vanilla Flavored Z510002 Chocolate Flavored SHOWCASE PLAQUES Z510003 Fruit Flavored 4-H Senior Champion Tractor Driving Contest Z510004 Others

DIVISION 410 – FASHION SHOW DIVISION 511 - COUNTY FAIR

PARADE SUNDAY, JULY 25 1:00 p.m. in Commercial Building

Premiums: 1st $60.00; 2nd $50.00; 3rd $40.00 Public Fashion Show - SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 12 Noon in Gayle Hattan Pavilion  All qualifying floats will receive $30.  Club leaders make their entries to the Saunders County  Style Revue will be held on Sunday, July 26 beginning at 1:00 Ag Society at the parade check in stand the afternoon of p.m. in the Commercial Building.  the parade (approximately 4 - 5 p.m.). All garments modeled in clothing and consumer management must also be judged as a static exhibit.  A 4-H theme must be carried out in the float.  Garments should be age appropriate.  The FFA floats must promote FFA.  All garments styled for ribbon placing must also style in the  Floats cannot be walking groups. Fashion Show on Monday evening.  Floats will be judged at 4 p.m. Parade begins at 5:00 p.m.  If the 4-H’er does not take part in the fashion show, no premium on Thursday of the fair. money will be paid out.  Entries not accepted and cannot be entered in the State Fair Fashion show; textile clothing accessories; /lounge wear (for example, lounging pants); upcycled garments. DIVISION 900 - FAVORITE FOODS DAY  The appropriate forms must be completed, found here: https://go.unl.edu/gn5q  Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional SUNDAY, JULY 25 resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hfashionshow 12:00 p.m. in 4-H BUILDING SPECIAL AWARDS PREMIUMS: Champion & Reserve Champion Fashion Show Cash Purple $6.00; Blue $4.00; Red $2.00 (per team) Award, Senior, Intermediate & Junior Divisions Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00 (individuals)  SPONSOR: In memory of Alice Johnson  Favorite Foods Day is a 4-H Contest that allows 4-H members to be creative. Contestants coordinate several aspects of the meal BEYOND THE NEEDLE planning process.  4-H members must show their own original creativity.  The contestants are evaluated on their ability to plan a nutritious  Entries not accepted for State Fair are embellished purchased menu that is appealing in its color, texture and flavor garments or embellished garments with original design; for combinations. example, purchased garments that are tie-dyed or purchased  Consideration is given to the use of , centerpieces and table garments that are then embellished with rhinestones. appointments to create an appetizing atmosphere for the meal.  For State Fair, the fabric first must be made, then a garment is  Finally, the serving of one food from the menu allows the 4-H constructed from the newly made fabric. member to demonstrate his or her food preparation skills. A. Plan an entire menu and display the menu choices on a Premiums: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00; White $0.50 card. C410011 Modeled “Beyond The Needle” Original Design – Level I: B. Prepare and display one of the foods from the menu and (Not Eligible for State Fair) Patterns are not used. Designs provide the recipe for that food item using a card. The are original idea of the 4-H'er and has not been produced “favorite food” may be displayed as the whole product or as before. Ideas from patterns or ideas from magazines may be one serving. Food item should be prepared at home. used for starting points. Designs are acceptable when 4-H'er Preparation is not part of the judging process. modifies the design or combines ideas to make an original C. Contestants will be interviewed for about 5 minutes by a statement. Embellishments such as ribbon, lace, judge. The judge will sample and critique the displayed embroidery, applique, braid, buttons, fabric pieces may be food item and table setting. used including tie-dye. Commercial iron-on appliques or any D. The table setting (for one person) should be complete with prepackaged item where the materials are predetermined by linens and centerpiece. the manufacturer will not be accepted. E. Favorite Foods Day Contest displays (excluding perishable food items) will remain set up in the 4-H building. These Premiums: $4, $3, $2, $1 will remain on display for the whole fair and taken down C410010 Modeled “Beyond The Needle” Embellished Garment(s) after 12 p.m. on Sunday. with an Original Design: Garment is created using F. Two 4-H members may work as a team and enter one intermediate or advanced techniques as defined in the display. The 4-H’ers will be interviewed by the judge as a project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H’er team and will each receive a ribbon. using the elements and principles of design to make an G. Parents/Adults may assist in carrying items to the display original statement. Upcycled garments are NOT accepted. site. However, 4-H members are required to set up their C410015 Modeled “Beyond The Needle” Garment Constructed display on their own. from an Original Designed Fabric. Fabric yardage is H. Age of youth on December 31st of previous year. designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added. Z900001 Senior Team (one or both members are age 15-18) C410020 Modeled “Beyond The Needle” Textile Arts Garment(s) Z900002 Senior Individual (age 15-18) Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Z900003 Intermediate Team (one or both members are age 12-14) Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape. Z900004 Intermediate Individual (age 12-14) C410025 Modeled, Wearable Technology Garment Z900005 Junior Team (one or both members are age 8-11) Garment has integrated technology into its design. Z900006 Junior Individual (age 8-11) STEAM CLOTHING - GENERAL

Premiums: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00; White $0.50 C410004 Garment Made for Another Person: (Not Eligible for • Non-Tailored Lined/Unlined or , additional State Fair) The entry should be a complete wearable outfit pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed reflecting STEAM Clothing Level 2 & 3 work by the 4-H'er. or purchased. The 4-H member who made the outfit must accompany the • Tailored Coat, , Jacket, or Outwear, model(s). additional pieces with coat, blazer, jacket or outwear C410005 Upcycled Garment: (Not Eligible for State Fair) An article may either be constructed or purchased. of clothing made from a garment(s) from a secondhand, thrift • Nightwear or loungewear can NOT be modeled. store or garage sale or hand-me-down. Be sure to include a C410050 Modeled Knitted or Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3): BEFORE and AFTER photo. Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, C410012 Make One-Buy One: (Not Eligible for State Fair) - 4-H block, twist or seed/moss stitches or advanced knitting, member enrolled in Knitting, Crocheting, STEAM Clothing 2 cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, feather and fan or & 3 may enter this class. (It is OK to combine knitted or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair crocheted garment with a garment that the 4-H’er has also Isle. Crocheted garment using pattern stitches such as sewn. Please indicate this on the entry form. texture, shell, cluster or mesh stitches or advance crochet stitches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design STEAM CLOTHING – LEVEL I motifs or pattern stitches. Garment needs to be a complete outfit as in a , coat, or two-piece ensemble (bottom Premiums: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00; White $0.50 and ). C410002 STEAM I (Non-Wearable Items): (Not Eligible for State Fair) The entry should be made in the Steam Clothing 1 project. Non-wearable items. (, bag/purse, etc.) SHOPPING IN STYLE / ATTENTION SHOPPERS C410003 STEAM Clothing I: (Not Eligible for State Fair) The entry should be a simple top or bottom utilizing beginning sewing Premiums: Purple $3.00; Blue $2.00; Red $1.00; White $0.50 skills (4-H'ers who have enrolled in or completed STEAM  The appropriate forms must be completed, found here: Clothing Level 2 & 3 projects are not eligible). https://go.unl.edu/gn5q  Participants must be enrolled in the Shopping in Style 4-H project STEAM CLOTHING – LEVEL II to enter.  Participants will be allowed to model in both the constructed Premiums: Purple $4.00; Blue $3.00; Red $2.00; White $1.00 garment(s) 4-H Fashion Show and the Shopping in Style 4-H C410030 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment(s): 4- Show. H members who have enrolled in or who have completed  This curriculum in developed and designed for youth ages 10 and STEAM Clothing 3 projects are not eligible to enter STEAM older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when Clothing 2. This class requires a complete outfit to be purchasing clothing. constructed by the 4-H’er. If only one piece is sewn it needs  Participants must model a complete outfit – all pieces of the to be modeled in the Make One-Buy One class. garment must be purchased.  Possible types of STEAM Clothing 2 garments include: Make One/Buy One outfits are not allowed.  • Dress The written report Form SF184 is worth 50% of the total score and is judged on content, completeness, accurate information and • Romper or neatness. This needs to be brought with on the day of the • Two-Piece Outfit Combination ( with top, vest, or Fashion Show judging. lined/unlined jacket; and top; pants or shorts

outfit (pants or shorts with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket). A purchased top can be worn to complete a Shopping in Style - age 10 & over skirt, pants, or shorts outfit with a vest or lined/unlined  C410060 Model Purchased Outfit and Written Report jacket, otherwise 4-Her must have sewn two pieces. (SF184). All parts of the outfit must be purchased. C410040 Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garments(s): This class requires a complete outfit to be constructed by Attention Shoppers – Under age 10 the 4-H’er. If only one piece is sewn it needs to be  C410070 Model a complete outfit (Not Eligible for State modeled in the Make One-Buy One class. Fair) Possible types of STEAM Clothing 3 garments include: • Dress or Formal • Skirted Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket; jumper and ) A purchased DIVISION 920 – CLOVER KID FASHION top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. SHOW • Pants or Shorts Outfit Combination (pants or shorts with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket) A purchased top (Not Eligible for State Fair) can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a Public Fashion Show - SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 skirt, pants or shorts. 12 Noon in Gayle Hattan Pavilion

• Romper or Jumpsuit Premiums: All Participation Ribbons - $2.00 • Specialty Wear (swim wear, , western wear- J920001 Model an Item made. Items modeled must be made as part , chinks, riding attire or hunting gear) of the Clover Kid project and exhibited at the Saunders Fair • Non-Tailored Lined/Unlined Jacket or Coat, additional (t-shirt, pillow, accessory). Limited to modeling one item. pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased.