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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF EXHIBITING 4-H STATIC & ANIMAL 1. Build self-confidence by participating in a one-on-one interview with a judge, sharing what and how a project is learned 2. Learn better methods of obtaining desired quality of exhibits DEPARTMENT H through a judge’s feedback and exchange of ideas 3. Develop sportsmanship habits 4. Develop teamwork skills by working with and helping others Managed by MSU Extension, Cascade County 4-H both (a) in sharing in responsibilities of coordinating fair and (b) by participating in fair 3300 3rd St. NE #9 5. Share with the public an idea of what 4-H is through exhibits, Great Falls, MT 59404 club booths, and activities (406) 454-6980 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS MSU Extension Agents 1. All participants at Montana State Fair events are responsible for reading the General Rules and Regulations section of this handbook and complying with policies listed therein 2. Exhibitor agrees to all rules and regulations when they submit an entry form 3. All entrants must submit a W9 form at the time of entry to receive any premiums 4. Exhibitor’s failure to comply with ALL rules may be cause for disqualification Allyssa Zoern Rose Malisani 4-H & Youth Development Agent Agricultural Agent ENTRY & DEADLINES 1. New! Complete entry forms on http://montana-statefair-4-h- entries.fairentry.com/ starting in May. Log on with your 4-H Area Superintendents FairEntry account or create a new account. Paper entry forms Ashley Adkins: Static Division are also available at the Extension Office. DO NOT use Montana State Fair forms. Keri Leggett: Static Division 2. The deadline for static entries, non-animal contests, and Kyle Baker: Rabbit Division domestic animal shows is the last Friday in June, by 4:00 p.m. Wendy Newman: Horse Division See small animal and horse show sections for details on other Desiree Roth: Poultry Division deadlines. 3. Members must be enrolled in the project and level to enter except in divisions marked as open. 4. Members may exhibit ONLY ONE ENTRY IN EACH CLASS. Entry 4-H MISSION STATEMENT tags will be provided by the Extension Office. To provide an opportunity for 4-H member’s project work to be 5. If you do not have a W-9 on file at the MSU Cascade County evaluated and displayed; to participate in activities throughout Fair Extension Office, you must fill one out before premiums will be which demonstrate to fairgoers the diverse knowledge and skills awarded. Forms are available at the Extension Office. developed through the 4-H program. 6. Return all paper entry forms to: Cascade County Extension rd. Office, 3300 3 Street North East #9, Great Falls, MT, 59404. ABOUT 4-H 4-H is the premier youth organization of Montana State University delivered to Cascade County resident youth by Cascade County Extension Agents, Staff, and 4-H Volunteers. 4-H is the largest, out-of- school youth development program in the state, reaching nearly 20,000 youth in all 56 counties and 7 reservations. In 4-H, if you can dream it, you can do it! 4-H offers more than 200 different projects and learning experiences that actively engage youth while having fun. 4-H projects rely on trained adult volunteers who work with youth as mentors for hands-on learning. Montana State Fair plays an important role in 4-H members’ learning experiences by giving them an opportunity to display their projects, engage with the community, and share what they have learned over the course of a year. The 4-H year is October 1-September 30. 4-H is available for all youth ages 9-19 regardless of race, creed, color, handicap, gender, or national origin. The Cloverbud program is available to children 5-8 years of age. For more information visit the Harvest Building and meet with one of our agents or 4-H volunteers to answer all of your questions and to pick up printed materials. Visit our website for enrollment information at: cascade.msuextension.org The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILTY EXHIBIT DISPLAY GUIDELINES Cloverbud Posters: May be vertical, horizontal, or squared and must be a Junior Division— 8-10 years old on October 1, of the current 4-H minimum size of 24x18’ if rectangular and 18x18 if square. A clear year. title must be present. Intermediate Division— 11-13 years old on October 1, of the current 4-H year. Non-poster Exhibits: There are no limitations on exhibits to be Senior Division— 14-18 years old on October 1, of the current 4-H entered as long as they are the work of a 4-H member and related year. to the project the 4-H member is enrolled in. Exhibits displaying 1. Members (regardless of race, creed, color, gender, national creative thought, ingenuity, and uniqueness are encouraged! origin, disabilities, etc.) of a 4-H Club residing in Montana are Exhibits may be dioramas, project-related equipment with labeling eligible to exhibit in this department. of parts and/or purpose, or any other project that displays skills 2. A copy of your entry form will be provided upon check-in. You learned through 4-H. do not need to bring a copy. Any add/drop changes must be made prior to arrival by notifying the Extension Office. EXHIBIT VS. POSTER 3. Any necessary rule or schedule changes may be announced or In every division, a 4-H member has a minimum of four posted by the superintendents. opportunities to enter their work. Entries listed as “project from the project book” should be a project that the member has completed STATIC ENTRY JUDGING from their project book. The project must be within the level in 1. All static entries must be presented to a team of judges for review which the member is enrolled. on the interview judging day (see schedule). Poultry educational displays will be judged at the respective show rather than at The other three entries may be any other exhibit related to their interview judging. project they have completed using skills and knowledge acquired 2. Interviews will be judged on communication skills, eye contact, through 4-H. For example, a member enrolled in leathercraft, level knowledge of project, identification of goals and challenges, and the one may enter a project completed from the leathercraft project project itself. **See Interview Judging & Scoring for detailed book. The member may also enter up to two leather projects they information on what to expect during an interview and how have selected on their own not found with in the book as an “any exhibitors will be scored** other exhibit (not a poster)”, and one exhibit that is an educational 3. Members unable to be present at the Montana State Fair must poster. complete an Absentee Interview Judging form and must arrange to have exhibits delivered to Interview Judging the Harvest Building to PREMIUMS AND AWARDS be judged. 1. Premiums are paid to only grand, blue, and red award winners at the 4. Exhibitors entering exhibits from their project books MUST bring the rate of $6, $4, and $2, respectively. project book to the interview with the activity in the book 2. Checks may be picked up at the Montana Expo Park Entry Office completed. This ensures the judge clearly understands what the between the hours of 9-4p.m and cashed by October 1. lesson of the project activity is and can determine how well the 3. Awards listed in this premium book are subject to change. exhibitor has implemented what they have learned. The project book will not be judged at the fair. However, if an exhibit is entered CLUBS from your project book without the respective activity completed, a 1. ALL Clubs must submit a Club Form to the Extension Office by the judge may disqualify or severely subtract points from the overall last Friday in June. score. 2. Clubs may work on setting up a booth and decorations Tuesday July 27 and Wednesday July 28 from 4:00pm – 8:00 pm, and Thursday ENTRIES July 29 during interview judging. 1. Exhibits must be the work of the 4-H member and made during the 3. Clubs entered in the club decorating contest must be set up one current 4-H year. Exhibits made in the 2019/2020 4-H year will also hour after interview judging is completed on Thursday July 29. be accepted. 4. Club booths must display all items entered in the fair by their club 2. All exhibits must remain on display until Check Out Day, (*see members with the exception of items on display somewhere else in schedule) except in the case of an emergency and prior the department. arrangements have been made with the 4-H Agent. 3. All exhibits remaining after Check Out Day will be brought to the PARENT EXPECTATIONS Cascade County Extension office. If exhibits have not been picked Parents and family are encouraged to mentor and guide 4-H members up from the Extension office after three weeks, the Extension with their projects but cannot perform the bulk of the work. Projects office may choose to recycle, dispose, or donate entries without found primarily completed by an adult or anyone not the 4-H member notice. Your exhibit is your responsibility. presenting, will be automatically disqualified.