"Get Out of Your Shell at the Fair" by Harper Watson 135 Years of Fun! Dawes County Fair July 29-August 7, 2021 e Antique Tractor Pull e Rubber Check Race e Lawn Mower Races e Tough Truck Show e Hog Wrestling e Ranch Rodeo e Youth Rodeo e Fair Dance See Page 4 for Wrist Band Information 2 135th Annual Dawes County Fair July29-August 7, 2021

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Please Thank you....to all the businesses whose advertising made it remember to possible to provide this book free to the public! patronize the 135th Annual businesses Dawes County Fair throughout this July 29-August 7, 2021 book and show Proud to Support them 4-Hers! your support! It’s been an enjoyable Their 308-665-2310 • 427 2nd Street, Crawford [email protected] experience for us! advertising is what makes this Congratulations Harper Watson for the winning Fair Theme! book possible! 135th Annual Dawes County Fair July29-August 7, 2021 3 Welcome to the 2021 Dawes County Fair This booklet is printed and donated by the Crawford Clipper to the Dawes County Ag Society.

Page Page SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4-6 Rabbit 29-30 Dawes County Agricultural Society Officers 7 Sheep 30-31 Rules and Regulations 7 Swine 31 Open Class Awards and Sponsors 7 COMMUNICATIONS & EXPRESSIVE ARTS 31-34 Ribbons, Points and Values 7 Communications 31 Open Class 8-18 Heritage 31-32 Class CF Children’s Fair 8-9 Photography 32-33 Class A Poultry and Small Animals 9 Presentations 33-34 Class B Agriculture 9 CONSUMER & FAMILY SCIENCES 34-41 Class C Garden & Orchard 9-10 Clothing 34-36 Class D Floral Shoppe 10-11 Consumer Management 36-37 Class DX Flower Show 11 Fashion Show 37-38 Class E Pantry 11-13 Home Environment 38-39 Class F – Household 13-14 Human Development 39-40 Class FX Textile Arts – Quilts 14 Leather 40 Class G Textile Arts – Clothing 14-15 Quilt Quest 40-41 Class H Craft Shoppe 15-16 ENVIRONMENTAL ED & EARTH SCIENCES 41-44 Class I Photograph 16 Conservation & Wildlife 41-43 Class J The Arts Gallery 16-17 Entomology 43 Class K Library 17 Forestry 43-44 Class L Antiques 17 HEALTHY LIFE STYLES 44-48 Class M Small Engines 17 Creative Chefs Silent Auction & Live Cake Auction 44-45 Class N Welding 17 Creatively Decorated Cakes 45 Class O Wine 17-18 Nutrition, Foods, & Food Preservation 45-47 Class P Beer 18 Safety 47-48 DAWES COUNTY 4-H YOUTH PROGRAM 19 LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT General 4-H Rules 19-20 48-49 ANIMAL SCIENCE 20-31 Citizenship 48-49 Beef 22-23 Entrepreneurship 49 Cat 23-24 PLANT SCIENCE 49-54 Companion Animal 24 Crops & Range (Agronomy) 49-51 Dairy Cattle 24-25 Horticulture 51-54 Dog 25-26 SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Set) 54-59 Exotic Livestock 26 Careers 54-58 Horse 26-27 Veterinary Science 58-59 Meat & Dairy Goat 27-28 CLOVER KIDS 59-60 Poultry 28-29 2021 FAIR SPONSORS 61-63 Thanks for being part of the 2021 Dawes County “Get Out of Your Shell at the Fair!” We encourage you to thank and support the businesses and individuals within this book. They have made this year’s fair book possible! 4 135th Annual Dawes County Fair July29-August 7, 2021 Dawes County 135th Annual Fair July 29 - August 7, 2021 “Get Out of Your Shell at the Fair!” Wrist Bands: 4-Day Pass - $20 or $8 at the gate • 12 & Under - FREE • All 4-H Kids are FREE Monday FREE Night Purchase in advance at: Dawes County Extension Office, and will also be available at the fair! Everyone is encouraged to enter exhibits! *** OPEN CLASS HALLS OPEN 9 AM – 8 PM (Unless otherwise stated) *** *** 4-H STATIC BUILDING OPEN 9AM – 8 PM TUESDAY - FRIDAY *** *** Event Start Times may vary due to 4-H events *** SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 29 8:30 AM 4-H CLOTHING CHECK-IN (JUDGING TO START AT 9 AM) 4-H BUILDING 9 AM-1 PM 4-H CLOTHING JUDGING 4-H BUILDING 10-11 AM 4-H FCS LIFE CHALLENGE CONTEST 4-H BUILDING 4:30 PM 4-H PRESENTATION CONTEST 4-H BUILDING 7 PM 4-H FASHION SHOW PUBLIC WELCOME! 4-H BUILDING FRIDAY, JULY 30 9 AM-1 PM OPEN CLASS CHECK-IN (JUDGING AT 2 PM) DIXIE EATON/HENKENS ROBERTS 8 AM 4-H CAT SHOW (CHECK-IN 8 AM/ SHOW AT 8:30 AM) VETTER BUILDING 12:30 PM 4-H DOG SHOW (CHECK-IN 12:30 PM / SHOW AT 1 PM) VETTER BUILDING SATURDAY, JULY 31 7 AM BREAKFAST – Security First Bank Chadron ARENA (For horse show participants, families, and spectators only) 7:30 AM 4-H WORKING RANCH & PERFORMANCE HORSE SHOW CHECK-IN ARENA 8 AM 4-H WORKING RANCH & PERFORMANCE HORSE SHOW ARENA Working Ranch Horse, Dummy Roping, Breakaway Roping, Trail, Halter, Showmanship, Green Broke, Pleasure, Horsemanship, Reining, Poles, Barrels. 8 AM-1 PM 4-H HIPPOLOGY CHALLENGE CONTEST STAGE AREA 5 PM DAWES COUNTY FAIR BOARD HOG WRESTLING & PIG WRANGLER AUCTION Hall of Fame Chairmen Cooper Cogdill 308-430-3473, Brooke Keim, 308-430-3163 SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 2 PM DAWES COUNTY HALL OF FAME GRANDSTAND Century Farm and Ranch Family AKSARBEN Good Neighbor Award Chairmen: Phyllis Eitemiller 432-5206, Con Marshall 3 PM TRACTOR WEIGH-IN GRANDSTAND 4 PM ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL Sponsored by: Highway 20 Antique Tractor Association GRANDSTAND Chairmen: John & MaryAnn Schleicher 432-3140, Dan Rhembrandt 430-2873 4 PM HALL OF FAME AWARDS RECEPTION Served by HAPPY HUSTLERS 4-H Club 4-H DINING HALL

3 PM LAWN MOWER ASSOCIATION RACES NORTH 40 TRACK Chairman: Roger Eaton and Team 135th Annual Dawes County Fair July29-August 7, 2021 5

MONDAY, AUGUST 2 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 PM- 4 PM 4-H DECORATED CAKES JUDGED 4-H BUILDING 2:30-4 PM STICK HORSE RACES Ages 6 & Under-No Fee ARENA & GRAND STAND 5 PM YOUTH RODEO (GYMKHANA) Ages 7-10, 11-13, 14-18 ARENA (Must pre-register & pay by Monday, July 26. Forms available at www.dawescountyfair.com) Chairmen: Crystal Brunsch: 605-454-1034, Craig Hoffman: 308-430-4204 5-7 PM 4-H CREATIVE CHEFS SILENT AUCTION 4-H BUILDING 5:30 PM 4-H LIVE CAKE & PIE AUCTION GRANDSTAND 5:30 PM FREE POPSICLES – Farmers State Bank GRANDSTAND 5:30 PM 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT Open to ANY AGE EAST END RACE TRACK (Contact Roger Eaton: 308-432-4040) 7 PM 4-H STATIC EXHIBITS OPEN 4-H BUILDING 7 PM 4-H STATIC EXHIBIT SILENT AUCTION OPEN 4-H BUILDING TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 8-9 AM 4-H COMPANION, EXOTIC, & RABBIT 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 12:00 PM 4-H POULTRY CHECK-IN VETTER BUILDING LUNCH BREAK IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 4-H RABBIT SHOW Followed by 4-H POULTRY SHOW VETTER BUILDING 4:30 PM 4-H STATIC AWARD PHOTOS OF CHAMPIONS/STATE FAIR 4-H BUILDING 5 PM RANCH RODEO CONTESTANT CHECK IN STAGE 5:30-6:30 PM SMALL ANIMAL EDUCATION HOUR SHOW BARN FFA Come visit with the 4-H families about their furry and feathery pets to learn more about how they care for them. 5:30 PM FREE SNOW CONES – Chadron Federal Credit Union GRANDSTAND Hay 6:30 PM RANCH RODEO COWBOY AUCTION GRANDSTAND Auction 6:30 PM FFA HAY AUCTION Sponsored by – GRANDSTAND 7 PM RANCH RODEO & BRONC MATCH GRANDSTAND (Must pre-register at www.dawescountyfair.com by Friday, July 30. Call in date July 23 from 5-10 p.m., Call Casey Schuhmacher 308-430-4346, Limited Entries to 15 teams, $300 a team 4 person team. Bronc Riders $125 a rider) Chairmen: Casey Schuhmacher 308-430-4346, Crystal Brunsch 605-454-1034 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 7-9 AM 4-H SWINE WEIGH-IN & CHECK-IN NORTH SIDE EVENT CENTER 9-10 AM 4-H GOAT AND SHEEP WEIGH-IN & CHECK-IN NORTH SIDE EVENT CENTER 10-11 AM 4-H BEEF WEIGH-IN & CHECK-IN NORTH SIDE EVENT CENTER 11:30 AM 4-H DAIRY GOAT SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by: 4-H MEAT GOAT SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by: Livestock Sale Photos for Goat and Small Animals VETTER BUILDING 1-3 PM 4-H BOTTLE LAMB INTERVIEWS SHOW BARN 3 PM 4-H SWINE SHOW VETTER BUILDING 5:30 PM TOUGH TRUCK REGISTRATION, entries close at 6:45 STAGE 5:30 PM FREE ROOT BEER FLOATS – Security First Bank Chadron GRANDSTAND 6:30 PM DRIVERS MEETING STAGE 7 PM TOUGH TRUCK GRANDSTAND/ARENA Chairmen: Brian Taylor 308-430-0207, Brooke Keim 430-3163 6 135th Annual Dawes County Fair July29-August 7, 2021 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 7 AM FREE BREAKFAST Sponsored by – OPEN AIR SHELTER 8-10 AM 4-H BUCKET CALF INTERVIEWS VETTER BUILDING 8 AM Livestock Sale Photos for Swine EVENT CENTER 8:30 AM 4-H SHEEP SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by: 4-H BOTTLE LAMB AWARDS VETTER BUILDING Followed by: Livestock Sale Photos for Sheep VETTER BUILDING 11 AM 4-H DAIRY CATTLE SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by: 4-H BEEF SHOWMANSHIP VETTER BUILDING LUNCH BREAK FOLLOWING BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Followed by: BREEDING BEEF, STOCKER FEEDERS, BUCKET CALF AWARDS Followed by: 4-H MARKET BEEF SHOW VETTER BUILDING Followed by: Livestock Sale Photos for Beef VETTER BUILDING 5:15-6:15 PM FREE BBQ – WITH PAID ADMISSION GRANDSTAND Sponsored by – Chamber, Ag Committee, Bauerkemper’s, Dawes Ag Society 5:30-6:30 PM GOAT, SHEEP, BUCKET CALF EDUCATION HOUR SHOW BARN Learn more about taking care of a goat, sheep, bottle lamb or bucket calf and how to keep them healthy and happy! 6 PM RUBBER CHECK RACE & TEAM AUCTION GRANDSTAND Please pre-register by Wednesday, August 3 Chairmen: Georgia Kahl 308-665-5365, Cooper Cogdill 308-430-3473 8-10 PM FREE FAIR DANCE IN OPEN AIR BUILDING Sponsored by Dawes County Ag Society FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 9 AM-12 PM OPEN CLASS CHECK-OUT 9 AM SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN VETTER BUILDING 11 AM LARGE ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN VETTER BUILDING 4 PM ADULT SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST 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 6 PM 4-H STATIC EXHIBIT SILENT AUCTION CLOSES 4-H BUILDING SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 8-10 AM 4-H EXHIBIT CHECK OUT/ANIMAL PROJECTS RELEASED 4-H BUILDING FAIRGROUNDS/STALL CLEANUP - EVERYONE SHOULD HELP! Friday, August 6 Livestock Buyer’s Social Dinner Begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Vetter Building Livestock Market Sale Begins at 6 p.m. in the Vetter Building Dawes County Ag Society Officers/Rules and Regulations 7

DAWES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OFFICERS 2021 EXHIBITS: to pick up entries at check-out time the Dawes County Fair Board is not President Dan Rhembrandt 4. Open Class entry sheets and Fair responsible for lost entries or premium money. Vice President Neal Soester Books will be available at the Dawes 16. Dawes County Ag Society and Open Class Judges decisions are final. Secretary Brooke Keim County Cooperative Extension one 17. Anyone caught tampering with judges final ribbon placement or entire Treasurer Crystal Brunsch month before the Fair. All rules and forms will be banned from Dawes County Fair Open Class and disqualified. BOARD MEMBER SINCE: guidelines concerning exhibits are 2020 Shelby Riffle 740-525-5449 to assist the exhibitor in preparing PROTEST COMMITTEE: 2020 Georgia Kahl 605-391-0016 and entering the exhibit. All exhibits (Open Class) The respective superintendent has the authority to make 2020 Cooper Cogdill 308-430-3473 must be prepared to hang. appropriate decisions based on the Dawes County Fair Premium Book. 2019 Crystal Brunsch 605-454-1034 5. Each class in Open Class When needed, a committee shall be appointed to serve as a protest review 2019 Casey Schuhmacher 308-430-4346 requires a separate entry form. group. They will meet when needed to act upon concerns. 2018 Jodi Reitz 308-430-2560 6. Exhibits are to be entered A. All protests must be submitted in writing and signed. 2018 Neal Soester 308-672-8675 with the class superintendent B. The written protest must be submitted to the Dawes County Ag Society 2012 Brooke Keim 308-430-3163 on the appropriate entry day. (Fair Board) and must include: 1997 Dan Rhembrandt 308-432 2046 Superintendents have complete Names of persons involved; Nature of concerns; Situation and Buildings and groundskeeper: Brooke Keim responsibility in entering, arranging, documentation; Recommendation for correction; Specific action, rule, NORTH PANHANDLE NEBRASKA EXTENSION: and management of exhibits and etc., in question; additional persons the committee may contact for further Tessa Reece, Erin Kampbell, displays. clarification; and Procedures and/or steps carried out by person involved Soni Cochran, Jenny Nixon, 7. Entry tags must be attached prior to submission of the protest Jack Arterburn, and Melissa Mracek to each exhibit and must include C. The committee will review the written protest. They may discuss the 4-H Extension Assistant Dawes County: Tessa Reece exhibitor number, class, lot and situation with the affected person and show officials. Recommendations will OPEN CLASS SUPERVISORS: entry number for that entry. ALL be developed, followed and communicated both verbally and in writing to Brooke Keim, Jodi Reitz, EXHIBITS MUST BE PREPARED the group or individual affected. Crystal Brunsch, Georgia Kahl, and FOR HANGING. D. In cases of protest the exhibitor may be allowed to show, but results of Shelby Riffle 8. Each exhibit must be owned by showing are subject to change based on the outcome of the protest process. OPEN CLASS SUPERINTENDENTS/HELPERS: and/or made by the exhibitor. This allows for smooth operation of the show and facilitates appropriate Small animals Melissa Nicholson, Samantha Johns, EXCEPTION: Exhibits may be processing. Connie Moore entered in honor or memory of E. The Ag Society reserves the right to withhold premium and/or award. Entry Alice Baker, Dina Connell another but should be duly noted The exhibitor may be excluded from the show if action warrants. Agriculture and Horticulture Laura Hagman, Barb Bernard upon entering. F. Protest will not be accepted after the exhibit is released. Pantry Mary Lecher 9. Exhibits may be original, from Textile Arts () Carol Connell, Lois Chizek kits or patterns, or any variation of SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Quilt Show Kat Tylee, Lara Madisen these unless specifically stated in the Use or possession of ANY alcoholic beverages or drugs (except for Craft Shoppe Geri Fickel, Lue Jensen guidelines of that department. medical purposes) by any exhibitor who is participating in 4H or Open Studio (Photography) Cher Reeves, Camie DeNovellis 10. Exhibits may be entered only Class at the Dawes County Fair will result in immediate disqualification of Library and Arts Gallery Crystal Brunsch once for competition at the Dawes that exhibitor’s entry. Use of alcohol or drugs by ANYONE is prohibited on Children’s Fair Dina Connell County Fair. It may be presented for the Dawes County Fairgrounds EXCEPT for designated areas. School Art Dina Connell display only at a later fair. Decorations Fair Theme Dawes County Fair Board 11. There are no restrictions on OPEN CLASS AWARDS AND SPONSORS: Entry Area Decorations Brooke Keim, Crystal Brunsch, who may enter at the Dawes County Rosalene Tollman, Chadron Insurance, Edward Jones, Ron’s Repair, Jodi Reitz, Georgia Kahl, Shelby Riffle Fair. Dawes Co Ag Society, Wahlstrom Ford, Madison , Beguin Propane, Open Class Fair Display Brooke Keim, Crystal Brunsch, 12. Exhibits are open to the public Main Street Dental, The New Leaf - A huge thank you to our Sponsors! Jodi Reitz, Georgia Kahl, Shelby Riffle following judging and arranging. Without you we couldn’t continue Open Class. 13. Judges are selected for PLEASE PREPARE ALL EXHIBITS FOR HANGING their professional and/or expert CLASS E PANTRY RULES AND REGULATIONS knowledge and experience in their RIBBONS, POINTS AND VALUES: SECURITY: fields. The judges’ decisions are Points will be given for each ribbon received in OPEN CLASS. Exhibitors 1. The Dawes County Agricultural Society will exercise the greatest final. Each entry will be judged accumulating the greatest number of points in each of the following classes possible care to protect the patrons of the Fair, but each individual will be on its own merits. Comparison will be awarded $5.00 from the Dawes County Ag Society. held responsible for his or her own actions and the Agricultural Society between exhibits will be made only POULTRY AND SMALL ANIMALS, The STUDIO/PHOTOGRAPHY, WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY. upon selection of Best of Show. FINE ART GALLERY, FINE NEEDLE, ANTIQUES, WELDING, 2. Ag Society, Superintendents and other Fair volunteers will be available 14. Exhibits will be judged AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE, PANTRY, LIBRARY, CRAFT during the day. according to age: SHOPPE, SMALL ENGINES 3. DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXHIBITS AT FAIR C. Children’s Fair/Clover Kids Each ribbon in Open Class will have the following monetary values unless “All exhibits at the Dawes County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk (Yellow); J. Junior Ages 8-10 (Red); otherwise stated. of the exhibitors. The volunteers, in cooperation with the Board, accept exhibits I. Intermediate ages 11-13 (Blue); and will exercise due care to protect them. However, the volunteers and the S. Senior ages 14-19 (Green); A. RIBBON POINTS DESCRIPTION VALUE Dawes County Ag Society (Fair Board) cannot accept responsibility for loss Adults ages 20-up (Orange); P. Best of Show Medallion 5 points BEST OF SHOW $3.50 or damage due to the conditions imposed by large crowds, the arrangement of Professional Large Purple 5 points GRAND CHAMPION $3.00 the buildings in which displays are housed and the great number of exhibits. (Purple) Lg. Lt. Purple 5 points RESERVE CHAMPION $2.50 Exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should be carefully 15. Premium money will be paid Purple 4 points OUTSTANDING EXHIBIT $2.00 considered before exposing to the hazards of the fair.” While the greatest during check out only (August 7, 9 Blue 3 points EXCELLENT EXHIBIT $1.50 possible care will be exercised by the management to protect patrons of the AM to 12 PM). No Exception will Red 2 points GOOD EXHIBIT $1.00 Fair, each individual will be held personally responsible for any injury. be made. If exhibitors are unable White 1 point EXHIBIT NEEDS WORK $0.75 8 Children’s Fair

OPEN CLASS CLASS CF CHILDREN’S FAIR HENKENS ROBERTS BUILDING Superintendent: Dina Connell ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July 30, 9 AM-1 PM CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 AM-12 PM. All children ages 1-7 can enter exhibits in this class. All entries must be made, owned or collected by the exhibitor. PREMIUM: EACH ENTRY WILL RECEIVE $0.25 LOT A - DAWES COUNTY FAIR HISTORY 1. MOST UNUSUAL 2. MY FAVORITE 3. WOODEN 4. PLASTIC 5. OTHER LOT B - GARDEN AND YARD 1. FAVORITE VEGETABLE 2. BLUE OR GOLD 3. PET ROCK (may be decorated) 4. OTHER LOT C - THE LITTLE KITCHEN (These exhibits must be made without cooking.) 1. DECORATED PRETZELS 2. VEGETABLE CRITTERS 3. CRACKER CRITTER 4. OTHER LOT D - ART CLASS 1. MODELS 2. CRAYON ART 3. CLAY 4. DRAWING 5. FINGERPAINT 6. WATER COLOR 7. FOAM ART 8. MOBILE 9. BEADWORK 10. JEWELRY 11. NEEDLES AND THREAD (Using shoestring, paper etc.) 12. OTHER LOT E – PHOTOGRAPHY (PHOTO ACTUALLY TAKEN BY CHILD— MUST BE mounted on construction paper; otherwise nicely displayed.) 1. MY FAVORITE FARM ANIMAL 2. GRANDPA AND/OR GRANDMA 3. MY FAMILY 4. MY HOUSE 5. LANDSCAPE 6. NATURE 7. OTHER LOT F - READING AND WRITING 1. FAVORITE BOOK TO READ 2. MY VERY OWN STORY Poultry & Small Animals • Agriculture • Garden & Orchard 9

(WRITTEN BY ME) YEAR 2. BARLEY SPRING 21. WHEAT - WINTER 4. BEETS - SUGAR -1 3. MY FAVORITE SONG (ON 5. BABY TURKEYS 3. BEANS WHITE, NAVY, PINTO 22. BIG/SAND BLUESTEM 5. BEANS - POLE - 3 TAPE OR IN PERSON) LOT 5 - OTHER POULTRY 4. BROME GRASS 23. LITTLE BLUESTEM 6. BEANS - YELLOW POD - 5 4. OTHER 1. BANTAM: PAIR 5. CANE BLACK OR RED 24. INDIAN GRASS 7. BEANS - GREEN POD - 5 2. BANTAM: UNDER ONE YEAR 6. CLOVER SWEET 25. SWITCHGRASS 8. BEANS - PURPLE POD - 5 CLASS A 3. BANTAM: OVER ONE YEAR 7. MILLET 26. OTHER NATIVE GRASS 9. BEANS - LIMA POD - 5 BEANS POULTRY & SMALL ANIMALS 4. GUINEAS: PAIR, EACH 8. FIELD PEAS (The following collections should be - SOUP - 1 PINT Superintendents: Melissa Nicholson, BREED 9. INTERMEDIATE mounted on a board of not more than 10. BEANS - SOUP - 1 PINT Samantha Johns, Connie Moore 5. PIGEON: HEN WHEATGRASS (STATE VARIETY) 24x28 inches, one inch diameter at a 11. BEANS BLACK - 1 PINT PLEASE NOTE: All Open Class 6. PIGEON: MALE 10. CRESTED WHEATGRASS point of tying for tame and wild grass 12. BEANS CHILI - 1 PINT animals need to be registered with 7. PEACOCKS: PAIR (STATE VARIETY) collections.) 13. BEANS LIMA - 1 PINT the Extension Office by July 1!! 8. CHICKS 11. OATS (VARIETY) A. Tame Grass Collection not 14. BROCCOLI - 1 STALK ENTRIES RECEIVED: Tuesday, 9. OTHER 12. RYE WINTER less than 4 or more than 8 varieties, 15. CELERY - BUNCH August 3, 8 AM - SHOW BARN LOT 6 - RABBITS EACH BREED 13. WHEAT WINTER separate from above. 16. BRUSSELS SPROUTS - 5 CHECK OUT: Saturday, August 7, 9 COMPETING (VARIETY) B. Native Grass Collection not 17. CABBAGE - 1 HEAD AM-12 PM 1. SENIOR BUCK: EACH BREED 14. OTHER less than 10 varieties, in mounted 18. CARROTS - 3 LARGE OR 5 DO NOT list Open Class entries 2. JUNIOR BUCK: EACH BREED LOT 2 - CORN (Sample to contain 5 display. SMALL on 4-H entry forms. Open Class 3. SENIOR DOE: EACH BREED ears grown in the past year.) LOT 5 - HERBS (Bind in small bunch 19. CORN GREEN HUSKS forms will be available at the 4. JUNIOR DOE - EACH BREED 1. DENT (up to 3”) with string to be displayed ATTACHED, SWEET - 3 EARS Extension Office. All poultry shown 5. DOE WITH KINDLED LITTER 2. FLINT RAINBOW on wall at the fair.) 20. CUCUMBERS - RIPE - 2 shall have been the property of the LOT 7 – CATS (Must be vaccinated 3. POPCORN WHITE, YELLOW 1. OREGANO 21. CUCUMBERS - PICKLING - 4 exhibitor at least 90 days prior to the for distemper and rabies; show 4. SWEET CORN 2. THYME 22. CUCUMBERS - SLICING - 2 opening of the FAIR. Please include certificate for vaccination.) LOT 3 - STALK DISPLAY (Four 3. SAGE 23. CAULIFLOWER - 1 HEAD the animal’s age on the entry tag. 1. KITTENS stalks unless otherwise stated) 4. BASIL 24. DILL - 1 STEM “The Nebraska Poultry Disease 2. FEMALE 1. CASTOR BEANS ONE 5. CATNIP 25. EGG PLANT - 1 Act requires that poultry entering 3. MALE 2. CANE BLACK OR RED 6. MINT 26. ENDIVE - BUNCH exhibitions be Pullorum Typhoid LOT 8 - COMPANION ANIMALS 3. SORGHUM FORAGE 7. CHIVES 27. GARLIC - 3 CLUSTERS Clean. Proof of compliance with ENTRIES RECEIVED: Tuesday, 4. DENT 8. PARSLEY 28. GOURDS - COLLECTION OF 3 this Act must be presented to the August 3, 8 AM – VETTER BLDG. 5. HYBRID CORN 9. FORAGE 29. HORSERADISH - 2 ROOTS Superintendent of Poultry Exhibits Animals must be registered with 6. FLINT RAINBOW 10. ROSEMARY 30. KALE - 2 when birds are entered in the show.” the Extension Office by July 1st! 7. SORGHUM GRAIN 11. DILL STALK 31. KOHLRABI - 2 All poultry may be tested during Animals must be in an appropriate 8. POPCORN YELLOW OR 12. OTHER 32. LETTUCE HEAD - 1 the week of the Fair. Cats may be viewing cage, with clean water, food, WHITE 33. LEAF LETTUCE - 5 LEAVES taken home after being judged. toys, etc. 9. SUDAN SORGHUM CLASS C 34. MUSTARD - 3 LEAVES EXHIBITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE CHECK OUT: Saturday, August 7, 9 10. SUNFLOWER ONE GARDEN & ORCHARD 35. WINTER ONION SETS - 1 FOR FULL CARE OF ALL AM-12 PM. (DOMESTIC) Superintendents: Laura Hagman CLUSTER ENTRIES. LIMIT OF 12 cages or 1. GUINEA PIGS 11. SWEET CORN and Barb Bernard 36. ONIONS - BERMUDA, ALL pens PER EXHIBITOR 2. HAMSTER 12. TALLEST CORN STALK ONE ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July COLORS - 3 LOT 1 - CHICKENS EACH BREED 3. TURTLE 13. OTHER 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 37. ONIONS - BROWN - 3 1. COCK: OVER ONE YEAR 4. LIZARD LOT 4 - SHEAF DISPLAY (2 inches Friday at 2 PM. 38. ONIONS - SPANISH, WHITE 2. COCKEREL: UNDER ONE 5. RAT in diameter where tied) CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 AND YELLOW - 3 YEAR 6. MOUSE 1. ALFALFA AM-12 PM. 39. ONIONS WHITE - 3 3. HEN: OVER ONE YEAR 7. INSECT 2. ALFALFA - SHOWING SEED LOT 1 - VEGETABLES (Must be 41. ONIONS - GREEN - 3 4. PULLET: UNDER ONE YEAR 8. ARACHNID 3. BARLEY clean. All entries should be placed on 42. OKRA - 3 5. PEN: 1 MALE & 2 FEMALES 9. REPTILE 4. BLUE GRASS plates. Exhibits entered in jars must be 43. PARSNIPS - 3 6. CHICKS 10. OTHER 5. BROME GRASS in clear, pint jars.) 44. PARSLEY - BUNCH LOT 2 - DUCKS EACH BREED 6. CLOVER NATIVE 1. ASPARAGUS - 4 45. PEPPERS HOT - 4 OR 2 1. DRAKE: OVER ONE YEAR CLASS B 7. CLOVER WHITE, SHOWING 2. BEETS - 3 LARGE ANY VARIETY 2. DRAKE: UNDER ON YEAR AGRICULTURE BLOOM 3. BEETS, PICKLING - 5 46. PEPPERS BELL - 2 3. HEN: OVER ONE YEAR Superintendents: Laura Hagman 8. CLOVER - YELLOW 4. HEN: UNDER ONE YEAR and Barb Bernard SHOWING BLOOM 5. DUCKLINGS ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July 9. MILLET - FORAGE LOT 3 - GEESE EACH BREED 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 10. MILLET - GRAIN 1. GANDER: OVER ONE YEAR Friday at 2 PM. 11. FIELD PEAS 2. GANDER: UNDER ONE YEAR CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 12. RYE - WINTER 3. HEN: OVER ONE YEAR AM-12 PM. 13. OATS 4. HEN: UNDER ONE YEAR **No Noxious Weeds, Toxic Weeds 14. SAFFLOWER 5. GOSLINGS or Illegal Plants may be Exhibited at 15. SORGHUM LOT 4 - TURKEYS EACH BREED the Dawes County Fair.** 16. SUDAN GRASS 1. AGED TOM: OVER ONE YEAR LOT 1 - ANY THRESHED GRAIN 17. TIMOTHY 2. YOUNG TOM: UNDER ONE (Must fill a 2-quart container for 18. WHEATGRASS - NATIVE 308-432-6971 YEAR display and may be placed in large clear 19. WHEATGRASS - CRESTED 219 Main Street, Chadron, NE 3. AGED HEN: OVER ONE YEAR containers by the superintendent.) 20. WHEATGRASS Cory Brennan, Owner • Kelli Rhembrandt, Manager 4. YOUNG HEN: UNDER ONE 1. ALFALFA SEED INTERMEDIATE 10 Garden & Orchard • Floral Shoppe

47. PEPPERS CHERRY - 4 PEAR - 5 RED - 5 CLASS D PLANTS 48. PEPPERS GREEN - 2 70. TOMATOES - YELLOW OR 14. STRAWBERRIES - 5 FLORAL SHOPPE 12. BUCKET GARDEN OF 49. PEPPERS YELLOW - 2 RED - 3 15. WILD FRUIT - 5 PIECES OR Superintendents: Laura Hagman FLOWERS OR FLOWERING 50. PEAS GARDEN, IN POD - 5 71. TOMATOES - GREEN - 3 (not 2 BUNCHES and Barb Bernard PLANTS 51. PEAS GARDEN, DRY - 1 yet ripe) 16. WATERMELON ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July 13. HANGING BASKET ANY PINT 72. TURNIPS - 3 17. OTHER 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin VARIETY 52. POTATOES - EACH 73. OTHER VEGETABLES LOT 3 - NUTS Friday at 2 PM. 14. SUCCULENTS ANY VARIETY - 3 74. VEGETABLE BUCKET 1. PEANUTS - 3 CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 VARIETY 53. PUMPKIN PIE - 1 GARDEN (1-3 vegetables planted in 2. HARD SHELL - 3 AM-12 PM. Do not list entries for 15. BONSAI 54. RHUBARB - 3 STALKS bucket) 3. ORNAMENTAL - 3 any other CLASS on Horticulture 16. OTHER FLOWERING 55. RUTABAGA - 2 LOT 2 - FRUIT (Place on plates in 4. OTHER 3 entry blank. PLANTS 56. RADISHES LONG - 3 plastic bags to help the superintendents LOT 4 - GARDEN DISPLAYS LOT 1 - HOUSE PLANTS (Plants 17. OTHER FOLIAGE PLANTS 57. RADISHES SHORT - 3 keep your exhibit intact until judging.) 1. FRUITS must contain at least 5 must be disease and insect free. Each LOT 2 - COLLECTIONS 58. SQUASH HUBBARD - 1 1. APPLES EACH VARIETY - 3 fruits attractively arranged. should be potted appropriately. A base 1. DISH GARDEN POTTED IN 59. SQUASH BANANA - 1 2. CRABAPPLES - 5 2. VEGETABLES must contain should be included to catch excess ONE CONTAINER 3-5 PLANTS 60. SQUASH - CUP, ALL 3. APRICOTS EACH VARIETY at least 5 vegetables attractively water.) 2. 3-5 SEPARATE POTS IN COLORS - 1 - 3 arranged. 1. BEGONIA ANY VARIETY COLLECTION 61. SQUASH - ACORN - 1 4. CHERRY NANKING - 5 3. GARDEN IN A JAR OR 2. CACTUS ANY VARIETY 3. TERRARIUM 62. SQUASH - STRAIGHTNECK 5. CHERRIES CHOKE - 5 CONTAINER create a mini garden 3. FERN ANY VARIETY 4. HERB GARDEN - 2 6. CHERRIES PIE - 5 in a gallon jar or container of your 4. FOLIAGE ANY VARIETY LOT 3 - CUT FLOWERS (Cut 63. SQUASH - YELLOW 7. GROUND CHERRIES - 5 choosing. Must have at least 2 live 5. GERANIUM ANY VARIETY flowers will be judged on entry day at CROOKNECK - 2 8. GOOSEBERRIES - 5 plants. 6. AFRICAN VIOLETS ANY close of entry period. Bring your own 64. SQUASH - YELLOW OR 9. GRAPES - EACH VARIETY - 2 LOT 5 - PAUL BUNYAN VARIETY, BLOOMING container; flowers must be clean and WHITE BUSH - 2 BUNCHES 1. LARGEST FRUITS AND/OR 7. MUM with no insects.) 65. SQUASH - ZUCCHINI - 2 10. PEACHES - EACH VARIETY VEGETABLES. 8. IVY ANY VARIETY 1. AGERATUM - 3 STEMS 66. SQUASH - SPAGHETTI - 1 - 2 LOT 6 - UNUSUAL 9. GLOXINIA 2. ALYSSUM SWEET - 3 STEMS 67. SPINACH - 5 LEAVES 11. PEARS EACH VARIETY - 2 1. MOST UNUSUAL FRUITS 10. MIXED POTTED SELECTION 3. ASTERS - 3 STEMS 68. SWISS CHARD - 1 PLANT 12. PLUMS EACH VARIETY - 2 AND/OR VEGETABLES. (contains 3 or more varieties) 4. BABY’S BREATH - 2 SPRAYS 69. TOMATOES - CHERRY OR 13. RASPBERRIES - BLACK OR 11. MINIATURE POTTED 5. BACHELORS BUTTONS - 3

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STEMS 2. ANNUALS ALL WHITE FLOWERS 1. COLOR ME FUN AT THE exhibit will be based on the judge’s 6. BELLS OF IRELAND - 2 STEMS 3. OTHER LOT 7 - THE BEST OF NEBRASKA FAIR: Use figurines, crayons, color professional opinion. 7. BLACK EYED SUSANS - 2 LOT 5 - WREATHS (All natural 1. WANDERING THE SCENIC pencils, paint brushes 6. A refrigerator will be available SPRAYS items in wreaths.) BY WAYS 2. AT THE SPORTS EVENT: Use for perishable items. 8. BUTTERCUP - 3 STEMS 1. SEASONAL WREATH (name 2. CACTUS DISPLAY wild flowers and sports colors 7. OPEN CLASS REQUIREMENTS 9. CALENDULA - 3 STEMS season) 3. BASKET ARRANGEMENT 3. ON SAFARI: Greens and ARE DIFFERENT THAN 4-H 10. CANDYTUFT - 3 STEMS 2. DRIED FLOWERS 4. DRIED GRASS whatever jungle like arrangement REQUIREMENTS. 11. CACTUS BLOOM - 1 3. HERB WREATH (name varieties ARRANGEMENT 4. BACK TO SCHOOL: Use school PLEASE REFER TO YOUR 12. CANNAS - 1 STALK of herbs used can be dried or fresh) 5. SUNFLOWER supplies and things reminding you of CURRENT FAIR PREMIUM BOOK. 13. CLEMATIS - 1 SPRAYS 4. OTHER ARRANGEMENT schools 8. YOU MAY ENTER MORE 14. CARNATION - 1 STEM LOT 8 - WELCOME TO MY THAN ONE ITEM PER NUMBER 15. CHRYSANTHEMUM CLASS DX GARDEN CLASS E AS LONG AS THE RECIPES VARY DISPLAY 3 SPRAYS FLOWER SHOW 1. GRANDMA’S OLD PANTRY SIGNIFICANTLY. 16. COCKSCOMB - 1 STALK WEDNESDAY, August 4 FASHIONED ARRANGEMENT Superintendent: Mary Lecher EXHIBITORS WILL BE JUDGED ANY VARIETY FLOWER ARRANGING 2. SINGLE FLOWER ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July FRESH FROM THE OVEN. 17. COSMOS DISPLAY - 3 STEMS CONTEST 3. JOY OF SPRING USING 30, 9 AM- 1 PM. Judging will begin JUDGING CRITERIA: 18. DAHLIA - 1 STEM ENTRIES RECEIVED: Wednesday, GREENS AND PASTELS IN Friday at 2 PM. GENERAL APPEARANCE 19. DELPHINIUM - 1 STALK August 4, 9 AM-10 AM. Judging to JAPANESE STYLE CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 30 POINTS 20. GAILLARDIA - 3 BLOOMS begin at 10 AM. 4. MINIATURE BOUQUET AM-12 PM. INTERNAL CHARACTERISTICS 21. DAISIES - GLORIOSA - 3 CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 UNDER 6” To ensure that each exhibit entered 40 POINTS STEMS AM-12 PM. 5. JOY OF THE FAIR USING in The Pantry Class of the Dawes FLAVOR 22. GERANIUM - 1 STEM Flowers Donated by The New Leaf. BRIGHT COLORS AND County Fair receives the award it 30 POINTS 23. GLADIOLI - 1 SPIKE See children’s competition below-Lot WHATEVER FAIR MEANS TO deserves, the criteria and standards Breads (any size loaf) and rolls (4) 24. GOLDEN GLOW - 2 SPRAYS 11 YOU used by the judge are included here to should be baked to proper doneness. 25. LANTANA - 3 BLOOMS ARRANGEMENTS: LOT 9 - SPECIAL HOLIDAY help you prepare your exhibit. Each Each will be judged on shape, color, 26. GOLD PLATE - 3 BLOOMS Natural flowers and plants must be ARRANGEMENTS entry is judged on its own merits, not texture, flavor, aroma, and crumb. 27. LARKSPUR - 3 STEMS used in all arrangements. Accessories 1. HALLOWEEN compared to other exhibits except for MUST BE HOMEMADE NO MIXES 28. LILIES TIGER - 1 STALK may be used with any entry where 2. THANKSGIVING championship awards. ALLOWED RECIPES REQUIRED 29. OTHER LILIES - 1 STALK they enhance the design. FLOWERS 3. CHRISTMAS PANTRY GUIDELINES: ON 3X5 CARDS. 30. MARIGOLDS - 3 STEMS USED IN THE ARRANGEMENTS 4. VALENTINE’S DAY 1. All baked goods MUST be on LOT 1 - YEAST BREADS (Each 31. NASTURTIUM - 3 STEMS NEED NOT BE GROWN BY THE 5. EASTER BONNET disposable plates and entered in a recipe must contain yeast) 32. PANSIES - 3 STEMS EXHIBITOR. NO PROFESSIONALS 6. MOTHER’S DAY SEALED PLASTIC BAG. Use plastic 1. BREAD white any size loaf 33. PETUNIAS - SINGLE - 3 MAY ENTER THE FLOWER SHOW. 7. JULY 4TH THIS IS MY wrap only if nothing else works. 2. BREAD whole wheat any size STEMS All entries must remain until check COUNTY Plastic will be removed following loaf 34. PETUNIAS - DOUBLE - 3 out on Friday. NOT RESPONSIBLE 8. OTHER judging for display purposes. 3. BREAD ROLLS 4 STEMS FOR BROKE OR STOLEN VASES. LOT 10 - SPECIAL OCCASION 2. All baked goods entered on 4. SWEET ROLLS 4 35. PETUNIAS - RUFFLED - 3 LOT 6 - FLOWER FASHIONS ARRANGEMENTS Monday will be delivered to area 5. CINNAMON ROLLS 4 STEMS 1. FAIR THEME - “Get Out of 1. BIRTHDAY merchants as a thank you for their 6. TEA RING 36. PHLOX - 2 STEMS Your Shell at the Fair” 2. ANNIVERSARY support. A sample of your entry will 7. BRAIDED BREADS 37. PINKS - 3 STEMS 2. MOST UNUSUAL 3. NEW BABY remain on display. 8. DOUGHNUTS 4 38. POPPY - 2 STEMS ARRANGEMENT 4. WELCOME HOME 3. Recipes MUST be included with 9. KOLACHES 4 39. TEA ROSES - 1 BLOOM 3. ALL ROSES ARRANGEMENT 5. WEDDING all entries. 10. MONKEY BREAD 40. ROSES - 1 SPRAY 4. JOY OF HARVEST USING ALL 6. GET WELL 4. Any foreign object (hair, insect, 11. FRENCH BREAD 41. SNAPDRAGON - 3 STEMS THINGS FALL-FLOWERS, HERBS, 7. OTHER dirt, etc.) or evidence of spoilage will 12. SOURDOUGH BREAD 42. SWEET PEAS - 3 STEMS VEGETABLES OR FRUITS LOT 11 - CHILDREN’S FLOWER disqualify the exhibit. 13. RYE BREAD any size loaf 43. SWEET WILLIAM - 3 STEMS 5. LET’S ENTERTAIN-DINNER SHOW 6-8 YEARS, 9-12 YEARS, 5. The judges selected each year 14. PUMPERNICKEL 44. SUNFLOWER - HYBRID - 1 TABLE NOT OVER 10” 13-17 YEARS (Children must make will be experienced in baking and 15. HERB STEM 6. JOY OF WINTER- arrangements using at least one flower. will be aware of the current standards 16. ETHNIC 45. TRUMPET VINE BLOSSOMS EVERGREEN, BRANCHES AND NO exceptions.) of baking. The evaluation of each 17. OTHER - 3 46. ZINNIA - 3 STEMS 47. WILD FLOWERS - HOME GROWN ONLY - 3 Optimize your Operation with our 48. OTHER 49. BEST COLLECTION ONE Full Service Banking! VARIETY CUT FLOWERS 50. BEST COLLECTION MORE FULL SERVICE BANKING THAN ONE VARIETY CUT We offer: No Fee Business Acounts, FLOWERS Mobile Banking/Deposit by Phone, Free Checking, LOT 4 - HEIRLOOM FLOWERS Savings Accounts, Loans, Lines of Credit, (Flowers presented as above and 205 W. 3rd Street Debit Cards, ATM’s, Night Drop, Online Banking, having explanation of heirloom Chadron, NE Telephone Banking, Bill Pay, & qualities.) 308.432.2500 Receipts with check images 1. PERENNIALS 12 Pantry

LOT 2 - BREAD MACHINE 7. CHIFFON CAKE similar to 6. ROLLED stiff dough chilled easy to use booklet or file 4. OTHER BREADS (May be made start to finish sponge no oil or baking powder before rolling and cutting 4. Most unusual recipe include in machine or started in machine and 8. PUDDING CAKE 7. UNBAKED may be cooked origin and use JUDGING CRITERIA FOR FOOD finished in the oven.) 9. OTHER during preparation but not baked 5. Most unusual Cookbook PRESERVATION: 1. WHITE BREAD LOT 5 - DECORATED CAKES 8. MOLDED rich, chilled dough 6. Bring your favorite cookie jar (Some of the following information 2. WHOLE WHEAT BREAD (Whole cakes shall be exhibited on shaped before baking. 7. COOKBOOK (Collection of has been taken from the canning and 3. MULTI GRAIN BREAD SOLID, DISPOSABLE supports. They LOT 8 - CANDY (Candy should have recipes now in cookbook form.) freezing books of Kerr and Ball.) 4. DESSERT BREADS will be judged according to the best 4 pieces on a disposable plate and will LOT 11 - MISCELLANEOUS *Safety is of utmost importance. Any 5. UNUSUAL BREADS decorated cake. Award “BEST OF be judged on consistency of shape and PANTRY FOODS (If there is no other entry not in compliance with judging 6. ROLLS 4 CLASS” will be given in the Adult and size, color, texture, flavor, and aroma.) place to put your entry, try this.) guidelines or exhibiting spoilage will 7. SWEET ROLLS 4 Junior (4-H) divisions and sponsored 1. FUDGE 1. BEVERAGES (must be non- be disqualified. Quality criteria is 8. OTHER by the Dawes County Ag Society.) A. Chocolate alcoholic) based on visual judging only. LOT 3 - QUICK BREADS (Baking LOT 6 - HOME GROUND GRAINS B. Brown sugar 2. ZUCCHINI powder or baking soda serve as AND CEREALS (Entries in Home C. Peanut butter 3. HONEY SWEETENED JARS AND LIDS: leavening agent.) ground Grains and Cereals should be 2. FONDANT 4. OTHER 1. REGULATION CANNING 1. BISCUITS 4 in full pint jars and will be judged on 3. PENUCHE The following lots must include JARS MUST BE USED OR ENTRY 2. MUFFINS 4 freshness, texture, flavor, and aroma. 4. DIVINITY recipes. Presentation, container, WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. ONE 3. BREADS Jars and lids should be clean, rust free 5. CARAMELS and decorations are all a part of the TRIP JARS like the ones in which A. Banana and clear.) 6. MINTS cooked and uncooked judged exhibit. you buy commercially canned foods B. Zucchini 1. FLOUR 7. HARD OR BRITTLES LOT 12 - SPECIAL DESSERTS should NOT be used for home C. Pumpkin 2. WHEAT 8. CHOCOLATES 1. CLASSY COOKIES - 4 canning. For safety’s sake containers D. Carrot 3. OAT 9. TAFFY 2. CANDY CONFECTIONS - 4 and closures made and sold especially E. Nut 4. RICE 10. FLAVORED TREATS 3. PERFECT PIES WHOLE PIE for home canning must be used. F. Other 5. CORNMEAL A. Popcorn (Should be in disposable tins. The crust 2. Jars should be sparkling clean for 4. GINGERBREAD 8x8 or 4 6. CEREALS grains and fruits and/ B. Trail mix will be judged on the appropriateness display. 5. COFFEE CAKE 8x8 or 4 or nuts combined by exhibitor C. Other to the filling, taste, texture, tenderness 3. Screw bands must be on jars and 6. DOUGHNUTS no yeast, 4 7. OTHER LOT 9 - HEALTHY CHOICES and color. The filling will be judged on should be clean and free from rust. 7. FLAT BREADS no leavening (Entries must fit into guidelines for color, taste, texture, consistency, aroma 4. Clear jars are preferred; colored A. Tortillas SNACK TREATS: (Cookies and bars those on special diets.) appropriate to the type of filling.) or heavily embossed jars make it B. Matzo should have 4 on a disposable plate 1. LOW SUGAR OR SUGAR FREE 4. BEAUTIFUL BREADS - LOAF difficult for the judge to view the C. Other and will be judged on consistency of 2. LOW FAT OR FAT FREE (less OR 4 product. 8. FUNNEL CAKE shape and size, color, texture, aroma, than 30% fat) 5. DELIGHTFUL DESSERTS 5. The jars may be simply adorned 9. OTHER moistness, and crumb.) 3. LOW CALORIE 6. CREATIVE CAKES (decorated) if it does not interfere with the LOT 4 – CAKES (Whole cakes or LOT 7 - COOKIES 4. HIGH FIBER 7. GINGERBREAD HOUSES judging. Please do not use fabric to 4 cupcakes should be exhibited on 1. BAR batter baked in pan, cooled 5. OTHER 8. OTHER decorate lids as it interferes with the SOLID and DISPOSABLE support. before cutting LOT 10 - RECIPE BOOKS AND LOT 13 - WHOLE WHEAT efficiency of the judging. They will be judged on shape, color, A. Pudding type COOKIE JARS (Recipes should be 1. DESSERTS 6. FILLED JAR – The top of the flavor, texture, aroma, moistness and B. Fruit filled arranged in a cookbook or file box. 2. BREADS finished recipe of liquid covering crumb.) C. Brownie Books, collections will be kept safe in 3. MAIN DISH - 8” dish produce must provide adequate 1. ANGEL FOOD leavened with D. Other display cases.) 4. CEREALS -1 pint headspace. AIR BUBBLES – must egg whites 2. DROP soft dough dropped from 1. Oldest Recipe Book indicates on 5. OTHER be kept to a minimum, too many 2. LAYER CAKE leavened with spoon before baking a card the original owner if known LOT 14 - GIFTS FROM THE constitute spoilage and will be baking powder or baking soda 3. FILLED or layered with fruit, and the approximate date of earliest KITCHEN (Packaging and disqualified. 3. POUND CAKE no baking cream, etc. recordings. presentation is considered in the powder or baking soda 4. REFRIGERATOR stiff dough 2. Recipe collection to be judged on judging.) LABELING: 4. FRUIT CAKE rolled and chilled before slicing to number in collection, arrangement 1. RECIPE IN A JAR (three jars per 7. A product label, 1” by 2” 5. UPSIDE DOWN CAKE bake and usability participant) approximately should be securely 6. SPONGE CAKE contains no 5. PRESSED rich, chilled dough 3. Favorite recipes a collection of 2. A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY attached to the side of the jar. Include shortening squeezed through press 10 to 20 recipes to be presented in an 3. SPECIAL OCCASION (A) product name, (B) preparation method (such as hot pack or cold pack), (C) canning method (such as Kerry Bailey boiling water or pressure canner), (D) processing time (time it is processed Financial Advisor in the canner), (E) pounds of pressure ATVs, UTVs, Motorcycles, Power Equipment (if pressure canned) Use guidelines 266 Chadron Avenue from 1990 or newer canning book. Chadron, NE 69337 Sales & Service Since 1968 Business 308-432-3680 PRODUCT: Toll Free 866-432-3680 1080 W. Hwy. 20 Chadron, Nebraska 8. Fruits, vegetables, or meats in Fax 877-222-6796 the jar should be cut into uniform (308)-432-3592 • bauerkempers.net pieces and should be of uniform [email protected] maturity for a more pleasing product. www.edwardjones.com (Overripe products may look coarse Kerry Bailey or ragged.) Pantry • Textile Arts: Household 13

7. GOOSEBERRIES peel evenly suspended. 2. VEGETABLES 10 pieces indicate LOT 3 - KITCHEN LINENS HEAT PROCESSING: 8. GRAPES indicate type if known 4. JAM chopped or crushed fruit type of onion 1. TEA TOWELS (single) 9. METHOD used to heat process 9. PEACHES cooked to spread easily 3. MEATS 3 pieces 2. POT HOLDERS (single) foods must comply with current 10. PEARS 5. BUTTER fruit pulp and sugar 4. HERBS (1 pt) 3. PLACEMATS (single) preserving guidelines as stated in 11. PIE FILLINGS cooked to thicken 5. MINTS (1 pt) 4. NAPKINS (set of 2) the approved reference guides. The 12. PLUMS 6. CONSERVES jam like, two or 6. POTPOURRI (1 pt) 5. LUNCHEON CLOTH boiling-water process for acid food 13. RHUBARB more fruits cooked together 7. TEA (1 pt) 6. TABLE CLOTH and pressure process for low-acid food 14. STRAWBERRIES 7. THREE VARIETIES IN 8. FRUIT LEATHER 3 rolls 7. TABLE RUNNER are the only recommended methods 15. FRUIT COCKTAIL UNIFORM JARS 9. OTHER 8. APRON to preserve food for shelf storage. 16. FRUIT JUICES 8. SYRUP LOT 21 - MISCELLANEOUS (The 9. APPLIANCE COVERS ALL LOW ACID FOODS SUCH AS 17. FRUIT SYRUPS LOT 17 - PICKLES AND RELISHES miscellaneous category includes lard, 10. LINEN SETS VEGETABLES OR MEAT MUST BE 18. OTHER (Must be properly sealed according to honey, cheese, or soap. Each exhibit 11. OTHER PRESSURE CANNED FOLLOWING LOT 23 - PRESERVED USDA requirements.) must be 1 pound or 1 pint. Each of LOT 4 - BEDROOM LINENS RECOMMENDATIONS VEGETABLES MUST BE 1. BEETS these exhibits must be raised and/or 1. SHEET AVAILABLE FROM KERR, BALL OR PRESSURE PROCESSED INCLUDE 2. SWEET PICKLES harvested and extracted, rendered, 2. PILLOWCASES (single) THE EXTENSION EDUCATION POUNDS OF PRESSURE AND 3. VEGETABLES and/or processed by the exhibitor.) 3. PILLOW SHAM (single) SERVICE. Because air is thinner at TIME FOR CANNING. 4. DILL A. EDIBLE: 4. LINEN SET (1 sheet, 2 higher altitudes, adjustments must be 1. COLLECTION OF THREE 5. ZUCCHINI 1. LARD pillowcases) made in processing. Additional time VEGETABLES uniform jars 6. FRUIT 2. SEASONING SALT 5. BEDROOM ACCESSORIES must be added to the boiling water 2. GREEN BEANS 7. BREAD AND BUTTER 3. CHEESE 6. OTHER bath method and additional pressure 3. WAX BEANS 8. CINNAMON RING/STICKS 4. HONEY LOT 5 - BATH LINENS must be used with a pressure canner 4. BEETS 9. CUCUMBER 5. OTHER 1. TOWELS (decorated 1) method. If your pressure canner has 5. CARROTS 10. COLLECTION OF 3 B. NON EDIBLE: 2. ACCESSORIES a weighted gauge rather than a dial, 6. CORN VARIETIES (in uniform jars) 1. BATH SALTS 3. LINEN SET (wash cloth, bath & use 15 pounds when canning at high 7. HOMINY 11. OTHER 2. BATH OILS hand towel) altitudes. 8. GREENS LOT 18 - SAUCES (Indicate how Classes 3 and 4 will be judged 4. OTHER 10. Jam and jellies covered with 9. MUSHROOMS – 1/2 pint you would use this canned product on suitability and attractiveness of LOT 6 - BED SPREADS (Cover to paraffin ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE 10. PEAS and INCLUDE THE RECIPE. These container. spread over blanket no batting) for exhibit in accordance with USDA 11. PUMPKIN cubed only exhibits may be opened for judging 3. PLAYDOUGH 1. CROCHETED recommendations. Seal with new lids 12. SAUERKRAUT pressure and then refrigerated. If you do not 4. SOAP 2. KNIT and water bath process for 10 to 20 canned wish to have your exhibit opened, 5. OTHER 3. TATTED minutes. 13. TOMATOES pressured or include a sample for tasting.) 4. EMBROIDERED 11. Dehydrated foods may be vinegar/lemon juice added 1. CATSUP CLASS F 5. PAINTED presented in any suitable container. 14. POTATOES 2. HOT SAUCE TEXTILE ARTS HOUSEHOLD 6. APPLIQUÉ 15. PEPPERS 3. TOMATO SAUCE 1 T. lemon (fine needle-household) 7. OTHER JUDGING: 16. SQUASH cubed only juice per pint Superintendents: Carol Connell LOT 7 - AFGHANS 12. FAILURE TO FOLLOW 17. MINCEMEAT tomato recipe 4. CUCUMBER RELISH and Lois Chizek 1. PLEASE LIST PATTERN OR THESE GUIDELINES MAY LOWER included 5. SQUASH RELISH ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July STYLE NAME IF KNOWN THE RIBBON PLACING. 18. VEGETABLE JUICE 6. CHUTNEY (FRUIT RELISH) 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 2. CROCHETED 13. You may enter more than 19. SOUP no meat recipe included 7. VINEGAR Friday at 2 PM. 3. KNIT one item per entry number if the 20. STEW with meat recipe 8. SALAD DRESSINGS CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 4. WOVEN procedure, process, recipe or product included 9. SALAD OILS AM-12 PM. 5. BABY varies significantly. 21. MIXED VEGETABLES 10. SPAGHETTI SAUCE Exhibits in Class F must have been 6. OTHER 14. Exhibits will be DISQUALIFIED 22. STEWED TOMATOES 11. CARROT RELISH made or completed by the exhibitor LOT 8 - FIBER ARTS if improper jars are used or if foreign 23. ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE 12. ZUCCHINI RELISH in the last FIVE years. Items exhibited 1. SPINNING objects (insects, hair, dirt, etc.) are pressured 13. SALSA previously in the Dawes County Fair 2. WEAVING discovered. A leaf, seed, skin, or stem 24. OTHER 14. OTHER are not eligible for competition again 3. HARD WOVEN related to the product may lower the LOT 16 - JELLIES AND PRESERVES LOT 19 - MEATS, FISH AND but may be entered for DISPLAY 4. BASKETS ribbon placing. (SOFT SPREADS) (Paraffin seal will POULTRY (Must Be Pressure ONLY. 5. TAPESTRY IF YOU HAVE USED AN not be accepted for exhibit. Must be Canned. Please Include label.) UNUSUAL RECIPE OR water bath processed 10-20 minutes for 1. BEEF PRESERVATION METHOD, best seal. May use any size jar that can 2. POULTRY PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE TO be vacuum-sealed. Leave lids free from 3. MINCEMEAT EXPLAIN TO THE JUDGE. fabric decorations. Include a label with 4. MUTTON LOT 15 - PRESERVED FRUITS type of product, preservation method, 5. PORK (May be processed by water bath or and storage method. If this exhibit is 6. SAUSAGE The Cut Hut on Main pressure) COLLECTION OF THREE sugar free, please note.) 7. MEAT STOCK VARIETIES IN UNIFORM JARS 1. JELLY from strained juice, clear, 8. WILD GAME 1. APPLES shimmering and holding its shape 9. SEA FOOD 215 Main Street, Chadron • 308-432-3993 2. APPLESAUCE 2. PRESERVES fruit pieces 10. OTHER Malena Richardson • Alicia Morrison • Judy Goff 3. APRICOTS preserved in thick syrup of jelly like LOT 20 - DEHYDRATED 4. BERRIES consistency PRODUCTS (Please indicate the Haircuts – Manicures – Pedicures – Waxes 5. CHERRIES 3. MARMALADE soft transparent method of drying.) Color – Highlights – Perms - Shellac Nails 6. CURRANTS jelly with small pieces of fruit and/or 1. FRUITS 10 pieces 14 Textile Arts: Household • Quilts • Clothing

6. DYED WILL PROUDLY DISPLAY YOUR 6. GROUP 3. PAJAMA 11. OTHER 7. OTHER EFFORTS. 7. OTHER 4. ROBE Garments and items can only be LOT 9 - SLEEPING BAGS Please indicate a pattern if known LOT 2 - QUILTED ITEMS 5. NIGHT SHIRT entered in open class if they have not 1. CHILD’S or if this is an original pattern. A. HAND QUILTED 6. LOUNGING PAJAMAS competed in 4H previously. 2. “QUILT IN A PILLOW” Indicate if professionally quilted. B. MACHINE QUILTED 7. OTHER LOT 6 - JUNIOR SEWING 7-10 (QUILLOW) C. PROFESSIONALLY MACHINE LOT 3 - PERSONAL ACCESSORIES YEARS OLD 3. BABY CLASS FX QUILTED 1. SCARF 1. PIN CUSHION 4. OTHER TEXTILE ARTS - QUILTS D. TIED 2. HANDKERCHIEF 2. BAG LOT 10 - DECORATIVE Superintendent: Kat Tylee and 1. CLOTHING 3. MITTENS/GLOVES 3. BOOK COVER ACCESSORIES Lara Madison 2. WALL HANGING 4. HAT/CAP 4. APRON 1. DOILY ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July 3. MINIATURE 5. SOX/SLIPPERS 5. SKIRT 2. TABLE RUNNER 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 4. TABLE TOPPER 6. COLLAR 6. SHORTS 3. DRESSER SCARF Friday, at 2 PM. 5. TREE SKIRT 7. BELT 7. BLOUSE, SHIRT, TOP 4. OTHER CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 6. RECYCLED 8. TIE 8. PILLOW LOT 11 - RUGS AM-12 PM. 7. OTHER 9. PURSE/BAG 9. NEEDLEBOOK 1. BRAIDED Exhibits in Class F must have been 10. OTHER 10. KITE 2. made or completed by the exhibitor CLASS G LOT 4 - ACCESSORY GARMENT 11. WIND SOCK 3. KNIT in the last FIVE years. Items exhibited TEXTILE ARTS CLOTHING 1. CAPE 12. OTHER 4. HOOKED previously in the Dawes County Fair Superintendents: Carol Connell 2. SWEATER LOT 7 - YOUTH/INTERMEDIATE 5. WOVEN are not eligible for competition again and Lois Chizek 3. VEST SEWING 11-13 YEARS 6. OTHER but may be entered for DISPLAY ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July 4. OTHER 1. SLACKS/PANTS The judge will use experience and ONLY. 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin LOT 5 - BABY SHOPPE 2. SHORTS/SKORTS study in these arts to form an opinion LOT 1 - QUILTS Friday at 2 PM. 1. SLEEPWEAR 3. BLOUSE/SHIRT concerning each exhibit. The judge A. HAND QUILTED CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 2. DRESS (panty may be included) 4. SKIRT will look for the following in exhibits: B. MACHINE QUILTED AM-12 PM. 3. ONE PIECE GARMENT 5. DRESS WE VALUE EVERYONE’S WORK C. PROFESSIONALLY MACHINE LOT 1 - LINGERIE 4. WO PIECE GARMENT 6. FORMAL GOWN (long or NO ONE IS TOO YOUNG OR QUILTED 1. UNDERGARMENTS 5. BOOTIES, SOX, SHOES short) INEXPERIENCED TO ENTER. NO D. TIED 2. SLIPS AND CAMISOLES 6. CHRISTENING GARMENT 7. SLEEPWEAR ONE IS PAST THE EXPERIENCE 1. PIECED 3. OTHER 7. BONNETS, CAPS, HATS. 8. JACKET/COAT OF ENTERING. IF YOU MADE IT 2. EMBROIDERED LOT 2 - NIGHTWEAR 8. BLANKETS, WRAPS 9. SUIT (2 or 3 piece) AND ARE PROUD OF IT PLEASE 4. APPLIQUÉ 1. GOWN 9. BIBS 10. VEST BRING IT TO THE FAIR. WE 5. WHOLE CLOTH 2. PEIGNOIR SET 10. LAYETTE (at least 4 pieces) 11. SWIMWEAR 12. OTHER LOT 8 - SENIOR/ADULT SEWING MADE BY ANYONE 14 AND OVER 1. WESTERN GARMENTS 2. CASUAL/SPORTS WEAR garments for play or leisure 3. INFORMAL garments for office, church, or school 4. SWIMWEAR 5. FORMAL OR SPECIAL OCCASION A. WEDDING GOWN B. PROM DRESS C. ANNIVERSARY GOWN D. COCKTAIL DRESS E. BRIDESMAID DRESS 201 Main Street – Chadron F. TUXEDO G. FLOWER GIRL DRESS H. RING BEARER SUIT I. OTHER 308-432-4465 LOT 9 - SUITS AND JACKETS 1. TAILORED SUIT 2 OR 3 PIECE Jim Gardner, CPA, PFS Sara Rittgarn, CPA 2. NON TAILORED SUIT 2 PIECE Mike Coomes, CPA 3. SPORTS JACKET Vincent Ryan, CPA 4. BLAZER Liza Simonson, CPA Courtney Kautz, CPA “Get a Mooove 5. UNSTRUCTURED JACKET Tyler Plummer, CPA 6. TAILORED JACKET on over to the 7. OTHER 2021 Dawes County LOT 10 - OUTERWEAR We’re here for all of your agricultural needs! 1. LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET Fair!” 2. COAT OR JACKET FROM A Textile Arts: Clothing • Craft Shoppe 15

KIT 23. JUDGING: 5. TRIP 6. OTHER 3. TAILORED COAT 24. WASTE CANVAS The exhibits in Class H will be 6. WALL HANGING LOT 11 - DOLLS AND SOFT 4. PARKA OR HOODED COAT 25. BEADED CROSS judged by one who is a professional 7. OTHER SCULPTURE 5. SKI SUIT 26. PUNCH NEEDLE and/or expert in the crafts and skills. LOT 5 - PLASTIC 1. CLOTH 6. ETHNIC GARMENT The judge will use experience and 1. KITCHEN ACCESSORIES 2. MOP 7. OTHER 27. DUPLICATE STITCH study in these arts to form an opinion 2. BATH ACCESSORIES 3. RAG LOT 11 - DECORATED EMBROIDERY concerning each exhibit. The judge 3. MAGNETS AND NOVELTIES 4. DOLL CLOTHES EMBELLISHED GARMENT (Use of 28. OTHER will look for the following in exhibits: 4. PICTURE FRAMES 5. DRESSED DOLL (outfit any decorative means to significantly LOT 15 - SACRED NEEDLEART Techniques used and how they are 5. BANKS exhibitor made) change from the original garment.) 1. PARAMENTS (altar, pulpit & applied to the exhibit quality of work 6. MUSIC BOXES 6. FAKE FUR STUFFED ANIMAL 1. PURCHASED GARMENT lectern cloths) neatness and cleanliness of exhibit 7. CLOCKS 7. OTHER DECORATED/EMBELLISHED BY 2. STOLE overall design and pattern of exhibit. 8. DOLLHOUSE ACCESSORIES LOT 12 - WOODWORKING EXHIBITOR 3. VESTMENTS LOT 1 - GARDEN ARTS 9. JEWELRY BOX 1. FURNITURE 2. CONSTRUCTED GARMENT 4. BANNERS (Decorations to enhance your patio 10. DOLL HOUSE 2. TABLE DECORATIONS DECORATED/EMBELLISHED BY 5. SEASONAL and gardens that you have made. 11. DOLLS/ANGELS 3. REFINISHED EXHIBITOR 6. OTHER Show us what you can do!) 12. COLLECTION/SET 4. TOY 3. CONSTRUCTED ITEM LOT 16 - SPINNING 1. STEPPING STONES 13. OTHER 5. DOLL HOUSE DECORATED/EMBELLISHED BY 1. 1 PLY 2. HANGING PIECES LOT 6 - SEASONAL 6. CLOCK EXHIBITOR 2. 1 PLY WOOL BLEND 3. IN THE GROUND 1. CHRISTMAS 7. WALL HANGING LOT 12 - RECYCLED GARMENT 3. 2 PLY WOOL 4. PLACED ON THE PATIO 2. EASTER 8. TABLE (Use of recycled materials to make 4. 2 PLY WOOL BLEND 5. KITES 3. THANKSGIVING 9. CHAIR something different. EXAMPLELOT 17 - FIBER ARTS 6. WIND SOCKS 4. HALLOWEEN 10. CHILD’S SET CHILD’S DRESS FROM ONE OF 1. SPINNING 7. BIRD HOUSES 5. CHANUKKAH 11. OTHER MOM’S. May be made whole or in 2. WEAVING 8. WHIRLIGIGS 6. OTHER LOT 13 - WOOD ART part of recycled materials. Include a 3. BASKETS 9. CHIMES LOT 7 - BASKETS (ANY 1. CARVING card explaining your use of materials.) 4. TAPESTRY 10. OTHER MATERIAL) A. SPOONS 1. GARMENT 5. DYED LOT 2 - ARTS AND CRAFTS 1. CONSTRUCTED BY THE B. CANES 2. HOUSEHOLD ITEM 6. OTHER 1. STAMPING EXHIBITOR C. GUN STOCKS 3. OTHER LOT 18 - TEXTILE PAINTING 2. NEEDLE ART 2. DECORATED (use your D. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS LOT 13 - COSTUMES 1. HOUSEHOLD ITEM 3. CLAYWORK imagination) E. BELT BUCKLES 1. ORIGINAL 2. WEARABLE ITEM 4. PLASTER 3. RECYCLED (a new use for an F. WOOD CARVING 2. PATTERN 3. PAINT ON FIBER 5. CRAYON ART old basket) G. OTHER 3. KIT 4. OTHER 6. PAINTING LOT 8 - CLAY ART 2. SCROLL SAW WORK 4. OTHER 7. DRAWING 1. HAND MOLDED 3. LASER WORK LOT 14 - FINE NEEDLE CLASS H 8. WALL HANGING 2. JEWELRY 4. LATHE WORK DECORATIVE NEEDLE ART CRAFT SHOPPE 9. WHEAT WEAVING 3. OTHER 5. WOOD BURNING (Needle art that is framed, must have Superintendents: Lue Jensen 10. OTHER LOT 9 - JEWELRY 6. OTHER a hanger on the back for best display. and Geri Fickel LOT 3 - SCRAPBOOKING (Book) 1. BEADWORK LOT 14 - METAL WORK Glass is optional on framed needle ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July 1. FAMILY 2. CROSS STITCH (ornamental) art. All needle art should be entered 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 2. CHILDREN 3. NEEDLEPOINT 1. WELDING in its completed form, framed, or on a Friday at 2 PM. 3. WEDDING 4. PAPER 2. CUT OUT WORK pillow, etc.) CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 4. ANNIVERSARY 5. ETHNIC 3. OTHER 1. EMBROIDERY AM-12 PM. 5. TRIP 6. OTHER LOT 15 - LAMPS AND LANTERNS 2. COUNTED CROSS STITCH Please note changes in this section. 6. OTHER LOT 10 - STAMPING 1. WOOD 3. NEEDLEPOINT Craft items must have been made or LOT 4 - SCRAPBOOKING (Page) 1. CARDS 2. METAL 4. PETIT POINT completed by the exhibitor during 1. FAMILY 2. PICTURES 3. REFINISHED 5. CREWEL the last five years. No item may be 2. CHILDREN 3. CLOTHING 4. OTHER 6. SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY entered for exhibit at the Dawes 3. WEDDING 4. WOOD LOT 16 - WEAVING 7. HARDANGER County fair more than once. 4. ANNIVERSARY 5. STATIONARY 1. GARMENT 8. CROCHET 9. KNIT 10. 11. PULLED THREAD 12. BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY We’re here all year. 13. FILIGREE Carpet, Ceramic, Paint & Window Coverings 14. NET At tax time, or anytime. 15. HUCK WEAVING Vinyl, Laminate & Hardwood Flooring 16. 17. CHICKEN SCRATCH 18. MACHINE 1250 W 6th St., Chadron, NE 69337 19. MACHINE EMBROIDERY 245 Main St. • Chadron, NE 69337 (308) 432-3149 • 1-800-736-3149 20. CUT WORK Phone: 308-432-4432 email: [email protected] 21. BOBBIN LACE 22. SEMINOLE PATCHWORK Available at participating offices.©2019 HRB Tax Group, Inc. Good Luck Fair Participants! 16 Craft Shoppe • Photography • The Arts Gallery

2. BLANKET 1. METALLICS AND LOT 23 - CARDS “Limited to 5 6. HISTORICAL C. SENIOR 14-19 3. RUG LUSTERS such as bronze ware cards per group” (HANDMADE 7. SPORTS D. ADULT 20-UP 4. WHEAT WEAVING 2. DECALS CARDS) 8. OTHER E. PROFESSIONAL 5. OTHER 3. MISCELLANEOUS 1. NOTE CARDS 9. CANDID SHOTS 1. SCENIC LOT 17 - MISCELLANEOUS C. GLAZE 2. BIRTHDAY CARDS Photo Contest – Rules for Contest 2. ANIMALS & NATURE CRAFTS AND SKILLS 1. ONE GLAZE ONLY 3. STATIONARY follow: 3. STILL LIFE & PORTRAITS 1. STRING ART 2. TWO OR MORE 4. STAMPED • Age divisions include: Youth 4. CANDID SHOTS 2. FELT WORK Combination one over another fired 5. RECYCLED (0-18) • Adult (19 & up) 5. UNCLASSIFIED 3. SAND PAINTING at same time 6. OTHER • Three entries per person LOT 5 - BEAUTIFUL BABIES (This 4. SHADOW BOXES 3. MISCELLANEOUS LOT 24 - SECOND TIME AROUND • Photo requirements: category is your opportunity to show 5. NATURAL FIBER CRAFTS D. STAINS CRAFTS (Recycled) (Each exhibit • Black & white or color your beautiful baby at his/her best, this 6. SILK FLOWERS ANY USE 1. OPAQUE (antiqued) must be made wholly or partially with • Glossy or matte´ finish paper includes your favorite pet or maybe 7. WAX WORK 2. OPAQUE (NOT antiqued) recycled materials. Please include • Matted as an 8x10 – portrait your mothers or dad’s baby picture. 8. STATIONERY 3. TRANSLUCENTS a 3x5 card explaining your use of or landscape orientation Each entry must be ready to hang or 9. LATCH HOOK 4. PEARLS recycled materials.) • Taken with any type of stand on its own. Professional photos 10. COPPER PUNCH 5. TEXTURED 1. ANY ITEM camera (ex. digital, analog, etc.). should be identified as such.) 11. PUNCH WORK 6. DRYBRUSHED • A data tag should be attached 1. PEOPLE BABIES 12. PLASTER 7. MISCELLANEOUS CLASS I to the back of each photo with the 2. ANIMAL BABIES 13. CLAYPOTS LOT 20 – MODELS (For die cast, PHOTOGRAPHY following information: 3. OTHER 14. MACRAME plastic, or wood scale models.) Superintendents: Cher Reeves • Name 15. DECOUPAGE JUDGED ON: DETAIL, and Camie DeNovellis • Division – Youth (include CLASS J 16. STAINED GLASS DIFFICULTY OF CONSTRUCTION, ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July age) or Adult THE ARTS GALLERY 17. CERAMICS PAINT/FINISH AND APPEAL. 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin • First through third prizes will Superintendent: Crystal Brunsch 18. OTHER 1. AIRCRAFT Friday at 2 PM. be awarded for each division. ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July LOT 18 - FOLK ART 2. AUTOMOTIVE CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 LOT 2 - PICTURE DISPLAY 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 1. SWEDISH PAINTING 3. RAILROAD AM-12 PM. (GROUP) (A picture display is 3-5 Friday at 2 PM. 2. RUSSIAN PAINTING 4. HORSE DRAWN All entries must have a hanger photos arranged on sturdy, non- CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 3. BATIK 5. TRACTOR attached and centered. Ribbon flexible, flat, (appropriately covered) AM-12 PM. 4. ROSEMALING 6. SPACE placing will be decreased for non- surfaces. Not to exceed 14x22. PLEASE Entries previously exhibited at this 5. EGGS 7. SHIPS hangable exhibits. Photos may be DO NOT USE A POSTER BOARD.) fair are not eligible for competition 6. ORIGAMI 8. OTHER in black and white or color, if you 1. AGRICULTURAL again. All paintings and drawings 7. MOSAIC LOT 21 - LEGOS are a professional photographer 2. PEOPLE/PORTRAITS are to be mounted and/or framed for 8. WEAVING JUDGED ON: DETAIL, (have earned money through your 3. ANIMALS hanging with an appropriate backing 9. SPINNING DIFFICULTY OF CONSTRUCTION, photography) please indicate on the 4. ARCHITECTURAL of art paper or canvas. Your name and 10. CHINA PAINTING PAINT/FINISH AND APPEAL. entry form. All entries must be titled 5. NATURE address must be placed on the back of 11. TOLE PAINTING 1. AIRCRAFT at lower left corner or on back and 6. HISTORICAL each exhibit. (Not on the front.) ALL A. ON WOOD 2. AUTOMOTIVE must be able to be hung. Do not place 7. SPORTS ENTRIES MUST BE AN ORIGINAL B. ON CERAMIC 3. RAILROAD your name on the face of your exhibit. 8. OTHER (no patterns or copying) WORK C. OTHER 4. HORSE DRAWN LOT 1- EXHIBIT PRINT (Single) 9. CANDID SHOTS OF THE EXHIBITOR. An entry 12. OTHER 5. TRACTOR (Must be framed or on a photo mount, LOT 3 - PICTURE STORY (5-7 similar to another exhibitor’s entry LOT 19 - CERAMICS (previously 6. SPACE foam core and ready to hang. The pictures appropriately mounted in a in subject or style is acceptable and formed by another and painted by 7. SHIPS hanger must be attached to the back sequence that tells a story.) encouraged for exhibit. Each exhibit you) 8. OTHER AND the picture should be able to 1. OTHER will be judged on its own merits not A. UNDERGLAZE LOT 22 - LEATHER stand on its own.) LOT 4 - PHOTOGRAPHY in competition with another exhibit. 1. OPAQUE 1. BELTS 1. AGRICULTURE PROJECT (Exhibitor took the photo, Entries must be original work by the 2. TRANSLUCENT OF ONE 2. PICTORIAL ITEMS 2. PEOPLE/PORTRAITS developed and printed the photo, exhibitor. Foam core backing may be STROKE 3. SADDLES 3. ANIMALS mounted or framed photo.) used for Junior and Youth. 3. MISCELLANEOUS 4. PURSES 4. ARCHITECTURAL A. JUNIOR 8-10 LOT 1 - PAINTING B. OVERGLAZE 5. OTHER 5. NATURE B. YOUTH 11-13 1. OIL 2. ACRYLIC 3. PASTEL 4. CHARCOAL 5. CHALK 4305 Missouri St. Ron’s Repair Shop Whitney, NE 6. WATERCOLOR 134 Bordeaux St., Chadron 69367 7. PEN AND INK (308) 432-2575 8. VELVET Ron & Lue Jensen, Owners 9. ME TIENES PAPER 10. OTHER • Welding • Metal Lathe Work LOT 2 - POTTERY • Iron and Metal Sales 1. HAND THROWN • Custom Fabrication and Repairs 2. WHEEL 3. SLAB POT TECHNIQUE Good Luck Fair Contestants! 4. COIL 5. OTHER The Arts Gallery • Library • Antiques • Small Engines • Welding • Wine 17

LOT 3 - SCULPTURE 3. STATIONARY CLASS L listed. Rhubarb, Elderberry, etc. It may 1. CAST METAL 4. SCRAPBOOK PAGES ANTIQUES 2. Entries must be submitted in be helpful to the judges to list the 2. WELDED METAL 5. OTHER Superintendent: Crystal Brunsch a 23-27 fl. oz. wine bottle. Only secondary ingredient also. 3. PORCELAIN LOT 11 – DRAWINGS (Drawings ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July one bottle per entry is needed in 12. All wines and bottles will be 4. PLASTER should have cover to prevent 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin all classes, except where noted. Still disposed of after the Fair. 5. WOOD CANING smudging.) Friday at 2 PM. wines should be in cork finished 13. Dawes County Best Winemaker 6. PAPER 1. PENCIL CHECK OUT Friday, August 6, 9 bottles. Award points will be awarded as 7. MIXED MEDIUMS 2. COLORED PENCIL AM-12 PM. 3. Official Entry Labels should be follows: 8. MOBILE UNITS 3. OTHER Collectibles should be 50 years and applied to the upper 1/3 of the bottles. 1st - 4pts; 2nd - 2pts; 3rd - 1pt. 9. SCRIMSHAW This lot only can be from a pattern older, and should be accompanied by Entries shall bear no other labels, Exhibitor with the most points wins 10. BRONZE and will be judged as such. A copy of history of the exhibit on a 3x5 card. markings, or bottle decorations. the award. 11. CLAY the original pattern must be attached Ribbons will be awarded on the basis Please do not put labels over the 14. MOST UNUSUAL WINE 12. OTHER to the exhibit. Include a 3x5 card of the oldest, condition, relevance top of the bottles. Labels should rosette will be awarded to the highest LOT 4 - GLASSWARE explaining your interpretation of the to the owner and most interesting include: Class; Type; (sweet or dry); scoring, ribbon winning entry 1. BLOWN GLASS exhibit. article. Questions refer to fair open major ingredient and if applicable made from unusual ingredients, 2. PAINTING ON GLASS LOT 12 - PATTERN ART class superintendent. secondary ingredient. as determined by the judge and 3. ACID ETCHING 1. OIL 1. QUILTS 4. No Limit to the number of superintendent. 4. SAND ETCHING 2. ACRYLIC 2. HOUSEHOLD entries per exhibitor. All entries in the 5. OTHER 3. PASTEL 3. FURNITURE same class by an individual exhibitor CLASSES: LOT 5 - STAINED GLASS 4. CHARCOAL 4. BOOKS must be different. An exhibitor may 1. DRY RED VINIFERA GRAPE A. Copper foil; B. Leaded 5. CHALK 5. TOYS enter different types of the same fruit; WINES – to include all dry red 1. SUN CATCHERS (original, not 6. WATERCOLOR 6. PICTURES e.g. Raspberry Red or Raspberry wines from vinifera grapes, not from kit) 7. PEN AND INK 7. RESTORED ANTIQUES black; but not two entries just called concentrates, e.g. ZINFANDEL, 2. MIRROR 8. VELVET 8. MACHINERY Raspberry in the same class. Different CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 3. WINDOW 9. ME TIENES PAPER 9. MISCELLANEOUS vintage of the same type will be an ALICANTE, PETITE SIRAH, ETC. 4. TABLE ORNAMENT 10. OTHER adequate difference. Concord goes in Class 3. 5. OTHER CLASS M 5. Red wine in Classes 1 and 3 will 2. DRY WHITE VINIFERA LOT 6 - SCREEN PAINTING CLASS K SMALL ENGINES be permitted to breathe for one hour GRAPE WINES – to include all dry 1. GARMENT LIBRARY ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July prior to the judging. white wines from vinifera grapes, not 2. WALL HANGING Superintendent: Crystal Brunsch 30, 8 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 6. The judge’s decision will be final. concentrates e.g. CHARDONNAY, 3. OTHER ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July Friday at 2 PM. 7. The Grape Wine Classes must RIESLING, GEWURZTRAMINER, LOT 7 - MISCELLANEOUS ART 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 contain only grapes. They may not be SAUVIGNON BLANC, ETC. 1. CARTOON CHARACTERS Friday at 2 PM. AM-12 PM. blended with any other fruit. At their 3. DRY RED HYBRID AND 2. CHARACTERIZATIONS CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 1. LAWN MOWERS discretion, the judges may disqualify NATIVE AMERICAN GRAPE 3. ILLUSTRATIVE ART AM-12 PM. 2. OTHER any wine they feel violates this rule. WINES – to include all dry red 4. ADVERTISING ART LOT 1 - LITERATURE (Entries 8. Only the Superintendent, wines from French hybrid and native 5. DECORATIVE must be the original work of the CLASS N Judges, Helpers, and Scorekeeper will American grapes, e.g. FOCH, BACO 6. OTHER exhibitor. Need not be published but WELDING be allowed in the judging area. NOIR, LEON MILLOT, WILD LOT 8 - FIBER ARTS (Creative must be easily read and presented ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July 9. Exhibitors conversing with the GRAPE AND CONCORD. weaves of the artist’s original design in a completed form. Grammar, 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin judges during competition will be 4. DRY WHITE HYBRID AND such as baskets, beadwork, rugs, punctuation, spelling, content, titling Friday at 2 PM. disqualified and may be asked to NATIVE AMERICAN GRAPE clothing.) and presentation will all be considered CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 leave the building. WINES - to include all dry white 1. WOOD in judging.) AM-12 PM. 10. Judges may enter the wines from French hybrid and native 2. NATURAL FIBER 1. AUTOBIOGRAPHY Each Exhibit must have a 3x5 card competition but are not allowed American grapes, e.g. SEYVAL 3. FABRIC 2. BOOK (list category) EX. explaining what welds were used to to judge classes in which they are BLANC, VIGNOLES, RAVAT, 4. WHEAT WEAVING HISTORICAL, FICTION, ETC. make the exhibit. entered. DELAWARE, NIAGRA, ETC. 5. WEAVING 3. SHORT STORY PROSE (max. 1. STICK 11. All entries must list primary 5. DRY GRAPE CONCENTRATE 6. SPINNING 2400 words) 2. WIRE ingredient as noted below: WINES – includes all dry grape wines 7. RECYCLED 4. POETRY 3. BRAZING Apple, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc, produced from concentrates, both 8. OTHER 5. EPIC POEM 4. OTHER LOT 9 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS 6. CREATIVE WRITING (Presentation is important for A. Mystery CLASS O judging.) B. Drama WINE HERREN BROTHERS 1. LOGO DESIGN C. Other Superintendent: Mary Lecher 2. LETTERHEAD 7. CHILDREN’S STORY ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July 3. CHART/GRAPH DESIGN 8. MUSIC (a tape combining music 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 4. POSTER DESIGN and words is helpful but not required) Friday at 2 PM. 5. CALENDAR DESIGN 9. NEWS ITEM CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 “Thanks for Shopping Local!” 6. SIGN 10. NOVEL AM-12 PM. 7. MANUSCRIPT 11. CARTOON STORY RULES: Proud to 8. OTHER 12. ESSAY (600 1500 words) 1. All wines must be made by 175 2nd St., 402 2nd St., Harrison, NE Support the Crawford, NE LOT 10 - CALLIGRAPHY 13. DRAMATIC SCRIPT amateur winemakers, at their home, Dawes County 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS 14. OTHER not at commercial facilities. If made (308) 668-2582 (308) 665-1600 2. CARDS as a group/team, all brewers must be Fair! 18 Wine • Beer red and white. BLANC, VIGNOLES, RAVAT, DRY. but are not allowed to judge classes in 24. Oatmeal Stout 6. DRY FRUIT WINES - includes DELAWARE, NIAGRA, ETC. 23. STILL MEAD - All Honey which they are entered. 25. Foreign Extra Stout all dry fruit wines excluding wild 15. SWEET GRAPE with original gravities of 1.050 to 9. All beers and bottles will be 26. American stout native fruits in fruit and berry wines CONCENTRATE WINES - includes 1.140. PLEASE LIST WHETHER disposed of after Fair. 27. Russian Imperial Stout e.g. APPLE, PEACH, CHERRY, all sweet grape wines produced from ENTRY IS SWEET OR DRY. You 10. Dawes County Best Beer Award 28. English India Pale Ale MELON, CITRUS, ETC. concentrates, both red and white. MUST submit one bottle of 25 oz. or points will be awarded as follows: 29. American India Pale Ale 7. DRY BERRY WINES – includes 16. SWEET FRUIT WINES 2 bottles of 12 oz. 1st - 4pts; 2nd -2pts; 3rd-1pt. 30. Imperial India Pale Ale all dry berry wines e.g. RASPBERRY, - includes all sweet fruit wines 24. STILL MELOMEL, CYSER Brewer with the most points wins the 31. Belgian Blond BLACKBERRY, CRANBERRY, excluding wild native fruits in ETC WITH ORIGINAL GRAVITIES award. 32. Belgian Dubbel BOYSENBERRY, ETC. Wild berries fruit and berry wines, e.g. APPLE, OF 1.050 TO 1.140. PLEASE LIST 11. Please list the type of beer you 33. Belian Tripel go in Class 8. PEACH, CHERRY, MELON, WHETHER ENTRY IS SWEET OR are entering, e.g. Cherry Wheat, 34. Belgian Golden Strong 8. DRY WILD NATIVE FRUIT CITRUS, ETC. DRY. You MUST submit one bottle of Dry Stout, Trappist Ale, etc. Do not 35. Belgian Dark Strong WINES- includes all dry wines 17. SWEET BERRY WINES 25 oz. or 2 bottles of 12 oz. list the name of beer i.e. Terminator 36. English Old Ale produced from ELDERBERRY, - includes all sweet berry wines Stout. 37. English Barleywine WILD PLUM, GOOSEBERRY, WILD e.g. RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY, CLASS P 12. ALL MEADS ARE ENTERED 38. American Barleywine CHERRY, MULBERRY, ETC. NOT CRANBERRY, BOYSENBERRY, BEER IN THE WINE CLASSES 21-24. You 39. Weizen/Weissbier CONCORD AND WILD GRAPE. ETC. Wild berries go in Class 18. ENTRIES RECEIVED: Friday, July must submit 2 bottles of 12 to 17 oz. 40. Dunkelweizen 9. DRY ROSE GRAPE WINES - 18. SWEET WILD NATIVE 30, 9 AM-1 PM. Judging will begin 13. ALL STILL CIDERS ARE 41. Weizenbock includes all grape wines made in a FRUIT WINES - includes all sweet Friday at 2 PM. ENTERED IN WINE CLASSES 6 OR 42. Roggenbier (German Rye Beer) rose style/color. The variety can be wines produced from ELDERBERRY, CHECK OUT: Friday, August 6, 9 16. All sparkling ciders are entered 43. Witbier vinifera, labrusca or hybrid. WILD PLUM, GOOSEBERRY, AM-12 PM. in class 21 only. You must submit 2 44. Belgian Pale Ale 10. DRY NOVELTY WINES - WILD CHERRY, MULBERRY, ETC. RULES: bottles of 12 to 17 oz. 45. Saison includes all dry wines produced NOT CONCORD AND WILD 1. All BEERS must be made by 46. Biere de Garde from vegetables, herbs and flowers GRAPE. amateur home brewers, at their DIVISION 1 – ALES 47. Belgian Specialty including RHUBARB. 19. SWEET ROSE GRAPE WINES home, not at commercial facilities. CLASSES: 48. Berliner Weisse 11. SWEET RED VINIFERA - includes all grape wines made in a If made as a group/team, all brewers 1. Cream Ale 49. Flanders Red GRAPE WINES - includes all sweet rose style/color. The variety can be must be listed. 2. Blond Ale 50. Flanders Brown/Oud Bruin red wines from vinifera grapes, not vinifera, labrusca or hybrid. 2. Entries must be submitted two 3. Kolsch 51. Straight Lambic concentrates, e.g. ZINFANDEL, 20. SWEET NOVELTY WINES (2) 12 to 17 oz. bottles. Two bottles 4. American Wheat or Rye 52. Gueuze CABERNET SAUVIGNON, - includes all dry wines produced per entry is needed in all classes. 5. Standard/Ordinary Bitter 53. Fruit Lambic ALICANTE, PETITE SIRAH, ETC. from vegetables, herbs and flowers 3. Official Entry Labels should be 6. Special/Best/Premium Bitter DIVISION 2 – LAGERS 12. SWEET WHITE VINIFERA including RHUBARB. applied to the upper 1/3 of the bottles. 7. Extra Special/Strong Bitter CLASSES: GRAPE WINES - include all sweet 21. CHAMPAGNE, SPARKLING Entries shall bear no other labels, English Pale Ale 1. American Lite Lager white wines from vinifera grapes, not WINE AND MEAD, SWEET AND markings, or bottle decorations. 8. Scottish Light 2. American Standard Lager concentrates, e.g. CHARDONNAY, DRY includes ALL carbonated wines. Please do not put labels over the top 9. Scottish Heavy 3. American Premium Lager RIESLING, GEWURZTRAMINER, EXHIBITOR MUST LIST MAJOR of the bottles. Label should include: 10. Scottish Export 4. Munich Helles SAUVIGNON BLANC, ETC. INGREDIENT AND WHETHER Class; Type; major ingredient and if 11. Irish Red Ale 5. Dortmunder Export 13. SWEET RED HYBRID AND THE ENTRY IS SWEET OR DRY. applicable secondary ingredients. 12. Strong Scotch Ale 6. German Pilsner NATIVE AMERICAN GRAPE You MUST submit one bottle of 25 4. No Limit to the number of 13. American Pale Ale 7. Bohemian Pilsner WINES - including all sweet red oz or 2 bottles of 12 oz. entries per exhibitor. 14. American Amber Ale 8. Classic American Pilsner wines from French Hybrid and native 22. SPECIALTY WINES - to 5. The judge’s decision will be final. 15. American Brown Ale 9. Vienna Lager American grapes, e.g. FOCH, BACO include all wines made with special 6. Only the Superintendent, 16. English Mild 10. Oktoberfest/Marzen NOIR, LENON MILLOT, WILD processes such as fortifying with Judges, Helpers, and Scorekeeper will 17. Southern English Brown 11. American Dark Lager GRAPE AND CONCORD. alcohol, carbonic maceration, etc. be allowed in the judging area. 18. Northern English Brown 12. Munich Dunkel 14. SWEET WHITE HYBRID e.g. PORT, SHERRY, CORDIAL 7. Exhibitors conversing with the 19. Brown Porter 13. Schwarzbier AND NATIVE AMERICAN GRAPE AND NOUVEAU. EXHIBITOR judges during competition will be 20. Robust Porter 14. Maibock/Helles Bock WINES - to include all sweet white MUST LIST MAJOR INGREDIENT, disqualified and may be asked to 21. Baltic Porter 15. Traditional Bock wines from French hybrid and native SPECIAL PROCESS AND leave the building. 22. Dry Stout 16. Doppelbock American grapes, e.g. SEYVAL WHETHER ENTRY IS SWEET OR 8. Judges may enter the competition 23. Sweet Stout 17. Eisbock DIVISION 3 – MIXED STYLE CLASSES: 1. Northern German Altbier Good Luck to all Fair Participants! 2. California Common 3. Dusseldorf Altbier 4. Fruit Beer (list fruits on entry form) 5. Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer (list spice or herb vegetable) 6. Christmas/Winter Specialty “Cares about the Consumer” Spiced beer (list spices) 7. Classic Ruachbier 5613 Highway 87 • Hay Springs • 308-638-4445 • 800-847-0492 8. Other Smoked Beer 9. Wood Aged Beer www.nrppd.com 10. Specialty Beer Dawes County 4-H Youth Program 19

DAWES COUNTY 4-H learning to properly care for and work with an animal through the year. *Procedures and/or steps carried out by the person involved prior to YOUTH PROGRAM •Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Deadline: June 15 submission of the protest to the Dawes County 4-H Council. Fair Registration Deadline is •Dawes County Fair Registration Deadline July 1. Late entries will be •Membership of the Protest Committee is made up of the Dawes County 4-H July 1, 2021 accepted from July 2 to July 10 with a fee. Late fee per member: Static $25/ Council Board. General 4-H Rules: Livestock $50. Maximum late fee per member is $50. ABSOLUTELY NO FAIR •Protests will not be accepted after the exhibit or event/activity is completed/ A. Eligibility of Exhibitors: ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 10!! released. Exhibitors are limited to boys and D. Dress Code: 4-H livestock (excluding horse), small animal, and static •The protest will be acknowledged after receiving the written protest and will girls who are enrolled in 4-H in Dawes exhibitors are required to wear a plain white shirt (collar button only may be left be responded to in a timely manner. County by June 15. Age is based on undone) OR an official Dawes County 4-H T-shirt, blue jeans (no holes), and •Protests related to judges’ integrity, decision, placings, or other evaluations how old the youth was before January closed toed shoes or boots. Livestock exhibitors must wear hard-soled shoes or will not be accepted. 1, of the current year. boots. Dairy and dairy goat exhibitors may wear dark blue jeans or white pants. •The committee will review the written protest. They may call for a face-to- Clover Kids: 5 - 7 No club identification, hats, caps or other types of headgear are to be worn. face meeting with affected persons and event leadership to discuss the situation Junior Division: 8 - 10 Neckties are permissible in horse events only. Horse exhibitors are required and the official ruling. Recommendations will be developed, followed, and Intermediate Division: 11 - 13 to follow the dress code outlined in the official 4-H Horse Show and Judging communicated both verbally an in writing to the individual or group affected. Senior Division: 14 - 18 Guide. It is an honor and privilege to wear proper attire and is an early education •Failure of the protester to attend the face-to-face meeting with the Protest B. 4-H members must have been to dressing appropriately for job interviews. First impressions are extremely Committee will result in no action. enrolled in the 4-H project in which important so dressing appropriately and being neat and clean project an image of •In cases of protest, the 4-H member/parent/leader may continue to they are exhibiting by June 15. success. Dress code violation reduces placing by one ribbon. participate. Results of participation will be subject to change based on the Exhibits must be the result of 4-H E. Authority: Each Division Superintendent shall have the authority to make outcome of the protest process. projects since the last county fair. all decisions within their respective areas in accordance with rules and regulations •The Protest Committee and Event Leadership reserve the right to withhold C. Responsibility for Entry: The set forth in this premium list. any award. The 4-H member/parent/leader may be excluded from 4-H if action responsibility for making proper F. Only those market animals exhibited at the fair will be eligible for the warrants. entry rests with the exhibitors. It is sale. APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AND MANAGEMENT: the responsibility of the exhibitors G. Interview Judging: Exhibitors shall at all times demonstrate honesty, good sportsmanship of livestock that an appropriate •4-H members entering static exhibits are encouraged to participate in and comply with the 4-H Code of Conduct. Inappropriate behavior or ownership affidavit was submitted by interview judging. This allows them to discuss their 4-H exhibits directly with project management by exhibitors, family members or others could result in the deadline date to the NE Extension the judge and describe the process they took preparing their project. In addition, disqualification of entry and/or exhibitor. All complaints of violations should be Office. interview judging will give judges an opportunity to provide positive input and put in writing and signed. The 4-H Executive Council will review all submissions Deadline Dates for 2021: helpful suggestions to the 4-H member. and take appropriate action. •4-H Enrollment: Make checks •Interview judging is optional and there will be no deduction in ribbon STATE FAIR EXHIBITS AND TRIPS: payable to Dawes County 4-H Council placing for those not participating. •All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to October 1 – June 15: Fee: $3.00 •Parents/guardians are allowed to listen to the interview process between advance to the State Fair. June 16 – September 30: Fee: $13.00 the youth and the judge. However, they are asked not to interfere with or offer •Where presence of the 4-H’er is required, participants must be 10 years of •4-H Project Enrollment comments during the interview process. age before January 1, of the current year. Where presence of the 4-H’er is not Deadline June 15 – MEMBERS H. Protest Committee/Grievance Procedure: Adopted on October 14, 2014 required, they must be 8 years of age before January 1, of the current year. MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H AND – Addition of the County Grievance Policy. In accordance with state policy 2.7.5. STATE FAIR***PREMIER 4-H SCIENCE AWARD: HAVE ALL PROJECT SELECTIONS •The NE Extension Staff in Dawes County, together with the Dawes County 4-H static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of MADE BY JUNE 15 TO BE ELIGIBLE 4-H Council, who will serve as the Protest Committee, has the authority to make 4-H Science (science, technology, engineering or applied math) in all curriculum TO COMPETE AT THE COUNTY appropriate decisions on local 4-H disputes. These decisions will be formulated areas will be considered for state fair entry. Exhibit needs to include completed AND STATE FAIRS. using state policy and national directives as formulated by this policy or as form. At state fair, up to 20 top 4-H Science exhibits will be chosen from all •Animal Affidavits Deadline dictated by law. curriculum areas and will receive a $100 cash award sponsored by the Nebraska June 15 – This includes the following •All protests must be submitted in writing and signed by the protester. 4-H Foundation. species: Rabbit, Breeding Heifer, •The written protest must include: RIBBONS, AWARDS AND TROPHIES: Market Beef, Feeder Calf, Bucket Calf, *Name of persons involved Nebraska 4-H system utilizes a “group” or “Danish” approach to awarding Dairy, Breeding Ewe, Market Lamb, *Cause of complaint or appeal ribbons. The group or Danish method is a method of evaluating entries or Breeding Doe, Market Goat, Dairy *Situation and documentation exhibits in a particular class or contest according to the standards developed Goat, Market Swine, and Horse. Swine *Recommendations for correction for that class or contest. All exhibits in this approach are judged in comparison affidavits must be accompanied by two *Specific action, rule, etc., in question with a standard as opposed to comparison with other exhibits in a class. The photos properly identifying the project *Additional persons the committee may contact for further clarification standard for each exhibit is established by the characteristics of the “ideal” swine with the tag clearly visible in the ear. Photo one should show the MELISSA STEARNS complete swine and photo two should AGENT be a close-up of the tag in the swine’s Cattle,Hay & ear. *New in 2019 - A Beef Breeder SD THREE CORNERS AGENCY, INC. Rock Hauling WY affidavit signed by the breeder of the NE CROP INSURANCE animal will be required for youth to turn in when they turn in their 342 S. Chicago Street Edgemont Office affidavits. If there is no beef breeder Hot Springs, SD 57747 Bus. (605) 662-6768 affidavit, will be placed in All Other (308) 432-3881 Cell (605) 890-6786 Breed class. (308) 430-3561 E-Mail: •REMEMBER – proper [email protected] identification of project animals Hot Springs Office PO Box 373 Website: ensures that members are getting www.threecornersagency.com (605) 745-6600 the full benefit of the 4-H Program, Chadron, NE 69337 20 Dawes County 4-H Youth Program • Animal Science product in each category. If the performance of 4-H members is being evaluated, exhibitor upon request. Rainbow Ribbons will still be given to all Clover Kids. to participate in the Round Robin due consideration of their age and/or development and experience must be taken contest. into account. The entries, exhibits, or contestants are evaluated and arranged into 4-H PREMIUMS: D. A maximum of 6 youth will show groups for recognition of their achievement based upon how close the exhibit •Grand Champion: $3.00; •Reserve Champion: $2.50; •Purple: $2.00; •Blue: in the Large Animal Round Robin, and meets the pre-established standards. After evaluation of each item in the class, the $1.50; •Red: $1.00; •White: $0.75 4 in the Small Animal Round Robin. entire class may be subdivided into four groups according to their own merit. The E. Contestants will not be allowed groupings or ribbons are as follows: STATIC EXHIBIT SILENT AUCTION: to look at their cell phones during •Purple (Superior): A purple is awarded to those entries that far exceed the General Rules: contest. average standard or meet the standards established for that particular class. This A. Any 4-H’er age 8-18 as of January 1, may sell in the Static Exhibit Silent F. Large Animal: award indicates a near perfect exhibit. Auction. •Includes Beef, Dairy, Sheep, •Blue (Excellent): A blue is awarded to those entries that exceed the average B. Youth must have entered a static exhibit for judging at the Dawes County Swine, Goat, and Horse standard. This award indicates a certain degree of excellence that exceeds the Fair and been enrolled in a project for which eligible auction items are allowed in •No BULLS of any age can be average expectation and may be given to multiple participants. order to participate in silent auction. shown in the showmanship contest/ •Red (Good): A red is awarded to those entries that meet the average standard C. Eligible items for the silent auction include: all static exhibits except foods. Round Robin. or are slightly below the average standard established for that respective class. The Dawes County has a separate auction for foods. See Creative Chefs Auction for G. Small Animal: general level of accomplishment meets expectations but is less than excellent. details. •Includes Dog, Cat, Poultry, and Shortcomings are found in certain aspects to cause this ranking. D. Static exhibits will be entered Monday, August 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabbit •White (Fair): A white is awarded to those entries that do not meet average E. The Static Exhibit Silent Auction will open Monday, August 2 at 7 p.m. and •Dog and cat species will need to standard. The level of accomplishment is less than expected. A ranking of white is close at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 6. go first followed by rabbit and poultry. deserved due to the severe shortcoming from the good standard. F. Youth may only sell two items in static auction. A draw for species can still be made, •Participation Ribbons: 4-H Clover Kids (ages 5-7) who are prohibited G. If youth wish to auction a static exhibit item, youth must mark that they however, draw from dog/cat first and from participating in any competitive events will be awarded multi-colored plan to sell an item on fair registration form due July 1. A specific class number then rabbit/poultry. participation ribbons with no connotation of placement. does not need to be marked. Youth will need to let Extension Office know shortly H. Superintendents: (Large and •Champion and Reserve Rosettes: Division/Class category champions/ after results are posted which item or items they plan to sell. Items sold in auction Small Animal) reserve champions (as specified by the Fairbook) will receive large rosettes WILL NOT be eligible for State Fair. •Superintendents for each species (purple for Champion, pink for Reserve Champion). “Best of Show” rosettes will H. Starting bid will be set by youth at static check-in on Monday, August 2. must confirm with the champion be awarded to the Overall Champion in the static and livestock exhibits where I. Eligible bids will consist of a name and phone number legibly printed on showman as soon as possible on their multiple divisions and classes are under one specific heading. Example: Grand bid sheet. intention of entering the Round Robin Champion Market Beef or Grand Champion Photography I, II, or III. Overall J. After bid sheets are pulled 30 minutes after Livestock Sale, it is the competition. Awards will not be given in any class that does not show a purple or blue exhibit. responsibility of the 4-H’er to contact winning bidder to pick up and pay for •Superintendents for each species •Award Stickers: As a cost saving measure, award stickers signifying the exhibits during Static Check Out on Saturday, August 7 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. If are responsible to select remaining ribbon placing will be attached to all static entry cards and given to all livestock winning bidder fails to pick up or make arrangements after one week, the second animals for the Round Robin contest exhibitors to be placed on stall cards. Traditional ribbons will be given to any highest bidder is to be considered the winning bidder and contacted. besides the animal for the round robin K. 4-H’ers will be given a copy of bid sheet once the auction is closed. 4-H’ers champion contestant that represents must return the bid sheet signed by bidder to the Extension office to show proof the species. of exchange. I. Contest Structure: •Round Robin Superintendents ANIMAL SCIENCE will draw for order in which species PEN, TIE, AND TACK ASSIGNMENTS: will be shown except for swine. Swine Pen, tie, and tack assignments will be made by a committee of large animal will always go first. superintendents and office staff the week before fair. Pens and ties will take •The youth representing the precedence over tacks. Clover Kids are not allowed a pen of their own. Emphasis species will go first in order with other will be placed on keeping clubs together if submitted by deadline July 1. contestants drawing for the remaining positions. Timothy Chancellor, O.D. SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST ROUND ROBIN: •Contestants will not be allowed to Mark Winckler, O.D. Superintendents: Large: Adam Sellman & Clint Phillips watch other contestants. Brad Marcy, O.D. Small: Ericka Lans, Kris Vahrenkamp & Kayla Lien •Contestants will draw from the A showmanship contest will be held at the beginning of each animal project animals selected by the large and small www.visionsource-chadron.com show. Exhibitors taking part in this contest will be judged on their skill as animal superintendents and will then showmen and appearance of their animals. While grooming counts, breed and compete with the animal drawn. individual excellence of the animal does not. Round Robin contestants will be •A Round Robin contestant comprised of senior showmanship winners (champion and reserve). In the event CANNOT show their own animal 308-432-3222 308-282-0820 there isn’t a senior representative in a species, the champion intermediate will be EXCET for the champion contestant 241 East 3rd Street 112 N. Main Street chosen to round out the field of contestants. Please refer to the fair schedule for representing the species. Showmanship Chadron, NE 69337 605-867-2772 Gordon, NE 69343 date and time of Round Robin contest. champions will be allowed to show 1-800-992-3222 PO Box 399 1-800-233-0820 General Rules: their own animal in the round robin A. The champion senior showman for each species will be eligible to compete contest. If youth wins two species Highway 18 in the Round Robin contest. showmanship, youth is ONLY allowed Pine Ridge, SD 57770 B. If a senior level youth wins showmanship in more than one species, he/she to show their animal in the species will draw to see which species they will represent in the Round Robin contest. they represent. We Support the The reserve champion senior from the species not drawn will then be eligible to •A winner will be chosen for Large compete. Animal and Small Animal based on C. In the event that there is no senior exhibitor in a showmanship contest for their cumulative point total. Dawes County Fair! a particular species, then the champion intermediate showman will be allowed •If there is a tie, a tie breaker Animal Science 21 question will be asked about the last Extension Office by July 1. •Exhibitors shall not add materials, natural or synthetic, which extend body species shown. shapes beyond normal limits. LIVESTOCK/ANIMAL •Upon violation of above rules, the exhibitor’s animal involved may be lowered HERDSMANSHIP CONTEST: General Rules and Guidelines: one or two ribbon placing(s) or may be disqualified from the show. General Rules: A. Check-In: Animals may not arrive more than 24 hours prior to animal N. Breaking market classes into weight divisions: Superintendents for each A. Herdsmanship duties are the check-in time. species are responsible with the general rule being a minimum of four animals responsibility of exhibitors rather B. Back Tags: Back tags with individual 4-H member numbers MUST be worn per class. than leaders and parents. during ALL events in which competing. Exhibitors may pick up their back tags in O. Reweighs: Exhibitors will be allowed to weigh their market animals only B. Herdsmanship begins with the the 4-H Building on Monday, during Static Exhibit Check- In. Those competing once. Exceptions can be made by Superintendents if there are mechanical check-in of livestock and ends with in Horse, Cat and Dog Shows may pick up their number during check in of those malfunctions of the scale but the animal must be backed off the scale and the clean-up after the Fair. events. Back tags will also be available at the Extension Officeone week prior to immediately reweighed. Animals should be clean (excessive mud, manure, etc. C. 4-H Members are responsible Fair, so they can be laminated in advance. Safety pins are the responsibility of the removed) for weigh-in. for their animal(s) at all times. exhibitor. EXHIBITORS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED 2 BACK TAGS FOR THE P. Health Requirements: All exhibitors must comply with the respective Animals are on display to promote ENTIRE WEEK OF FAIR. Livestock Health Requirements. All livestock are subject to examination, upon 4-H and proper animal handling. C. Livestock Tags: Tags for Beef and Swine are available at the Nebraska arrival, for evidence of infectious or contagious diseases, open wounds and other D. Judges will be anonymous. Extension Office. Members are allowed three, free tags per species and will be animal health concerns and if such is found, they will not be allowed entrance E. Scoring: 100 points possible each charged $1.00 for additional tags. Livestock tags need to be in animals ears when onto the grounds. Diseased or injured animals may be removed from the grounds day for a maximum of 500 Points. they come across the scale at species initial weigh ins. upon a recommendation of a veterinarian. •25 Points Animals – clean at all D. Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA): Any 4-H youth, ages •Under no circumstances may animals under quarantine be exhibited. times with proper grooming, feeding, 8-18, enrolled in a livestock project including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goat, meat •Only animals not showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases will be bedding and care apparent. goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine are required to complete three modules allowed to show. Animals with active ringworm, lesions, visible warts, dermatitis •10 Points Stalls – clean and neat, online or attend the in-person YQCA training by JUNE 15! or abscesses will not be allowed on the grounds or allowed to show. bedding clean and fresh, feed and feed E. Ownership of Animals & Poultry: All animals and poultry in the 4-H Q. MINIMUM/MAXIMUM WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: pans/buckets clean and in place. Stalls Show must be owned by the exhibitor who entered it. Horse lease arrangements •Market Beef: Steers – 1,150 lbs./1,700 lbs.; Heifers – 1,050 lbs./1,700 lbs. and pens must be cleaned before 9 a.m. are acceptable, but must be certified on the appropriate forms in the Extension •Market Sheep: 100 lbs./180 lbs. each day. Office. Ownership affidavits for beef, horse, sheep, swine, dairy, and meat •Market Swine: 220 lbs./350 lbs. •10 Points Tack and Feed Area – goats, must be submitted to the Extension Office by June 15. ID’s will be kept clean and neatly arranged, fork checked on entry day. FOUNDATION LIVESTOCK SALE handles, and similar equipment kept F. Unruly or Uncontrollable Animals: An animal that becomes wild and Rules and Guidelines: down. uncontrollable during the fair or show may be declared ineligible by the division The Dawes County Foundation Livestock Sale will be a Retained Ownership •25 Points Alley – Exhibitors’ share Superintendent. Option Auction. This offers an option to exhibitors in which ownership may be of alley area kept clean. Wheelbarrows G. Animal Testing and Examination: Any animal entered in 4-H classes that retained. The exhibitor must notify the sale committee of the intent to retain and equipment kept from aisle. Alleys are tampered with by unusual means to change appearance or weight may be must be swept by 9 a.m. each day. declared ineligible by review of Superintendents, 4-H Executive Council and •25 Points Exhibitors – Proper Nebraska Extension staff. If necessary, the cost of testing will be the responsibility courtesy and conduct shown by of the exhibitor if an infraction is documented. Harrison – Crawford – Chadron exhibitors at all times including with H. Substitute Showman: An animal must be shown by the 4-H owner who the public and other exhibitors. Need entered it unless the exhibitor is excused by the division Superintendent because Hay Springs – Rushville – Gordon to be near animal so as to answer of serious illness, disability due to an injury (e.g. broken arm or leg) or conflict questions about your project, unless with other livestock classes. An exhibitor who has more than one animal in a class otherwise showing. needs to secure approval for another 4-H member, eligible to exhibit livestock, •05 Points Promotion – Ribbons/ to show the additional animal in the class. Substitute showmen must be a 4-H award stickers and signs displayed so member exhibiting in one of the livestock shows at the Dawes County 4-H Fair. sponsors can be recognized. I. Dress Code: 4-H livestock and small animal exhibitors (excluding horse) are required to wear a plain white shirt (collar button only may be left undone) CARCASS CONTEST: OR an official Dawes County 4-H T-Shirt, blue jeans (no holes), and hard-soled General Rules: shoes or boots. Dairy and dairy goat exhibitors may wear dark blue jeans or white A. Any 4-H’er with market beef, pants. No club identification, hats, caps or other types of headgear are to be worn. swine, sheep, and goats will be eligible Neckties are permissible in horse events only. Horse exhibitors are required to for the Carcass Contest. follow the dress code outlined in the official 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide. B. All market animals will be ultra- Dress code violation reduces placing by one ribbon. sounded at weigh-ins on Wednesday, J. Horse Exhibitors: 4-H armbands will be required to be worn by all exhibitors. Chamberlain Chapel August 4. These are available for purchase in the Extension Office or can be borrowed on C. *New in 2021 – The 4-H Council the day of the horse show. 1700 Hwy 20, Chadron • 432-3344 will pay for an ultrasound for one K. Market Animals to be Shown at State Fair: MUST have hair samples for www.chamberlainchapel.com market animal per 4-H’er if they attend DNA on file along with an EID Tag. Deadline for DNA is June 15. Pre-entry the educational session about ultra- deadline for the State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben is August 10. sounding provided by 4-H. If don’t L. Rate of Gain Contest: Calculated as follows: pounds gained divided by Jeff & Tom Chamberlain attend, 4-H Council will not pay. number of days on feed. Days on feed will be the number of days from initial D. 4-H’ers are allowed to purchase weigh in to the date of weigh in at the county fair. Rate of Gain results will be as many ultrasounds at they would like posted immediately following announcing winners during species show. Good Luck at their own cost at $7.00/animal. M. Grooming of Livestock: E. 4-H’ers must turn in a Carcass •Exhibitors are ENCOURAGED to groom, clip, trim and block their own Contest registration form to the animals. at the Fair! 22 Animal Science ownership when their sale cards are turned in before the sale list is compiled. K. Treatment of Sick Market Animals at Fair: Animals which are administered of 1,700 lbs. The buyer therefore knows the ownership will remain with the exhibitor treatment of medication having a withdrawal time period will be disqualified G. All Beef must have official allowing the exhibitor to show the animal at other shows if they so desire. For from the sale. 4-H ownership affidavits on file for the Retained Ownership Option, the buyer will pay the amount above the resale ***IN THE CASE OF SOLD MARKET ANIMALS*** the current year. A British Breed price. The resale price is deducted from the exhibitor’s sale total for the animal. If there is evidence that an exhibitor violated the quality assurance Certificate must be on file for the The exhibitor only receives the amount above the resale price. Animals that go agreement and has used drugs or other measures to enhance animal current year and signed by the through a change of ownership sale are ineligible to show at State Fair, Ak-Sar- presentation while risking the quality of the animal – verified by observation breeder of the animal. If not, beef Ben, and Western Junior Livestock Show. or from testing results after the sale of the animal – the exhibitor will will be placed in exotic division. A. 4-H member’s sale quota will be TWO animals ONLY. It can be a forfeit all monies received back to the buyer and will be subject to one year H. All market heifers must have a combination of two different species or two animals of the same species. ineligibility of selling any market animals. Bangs tag and legible tattoo OR Spay Qualifying animals include beef, sheep, swine, goat, market poultry and market Certificate to be sold in the Sale. rabbits. BEEF I. Breed Divisions: British B. 4-H’ers selling animals MUST fill out SALE CARDS and turn into the Department G Division includes: Angus (Red and Fair Office by Thursday, August 5, at the conclusion of the last livestock show. Superintendents: Abby Dyer, Adam Sellman, Wiley Shaw, Ron Betson Black), Shorthorn and Hereford, or C. 4-H’ers retaining ownership MUST let the sale committee know by Junior Superintendents: Brylee Allred, Mahayla Allred, and Kadence Wild any combination of these breeds. Thursday, August 5, at the conclusion of the last livestock show. General Beef Rules and Guidelines: Exotic Division includes: All other D. 4-H Foundation Livestock Sale is Friday, August 6 at 6 p.m. A. General Animal Science and Livestock Rules apply to this Department. breeds that are not listed under the E. Exhibitors unable to be present for the sale must provide a written B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member is limited to 3 breeding British Division, or any combination statement in advance to the Foundation Sale Committee and receive approval cattle, 3 stocker/feeder, 3 market beef, and one bucket calf. Breeding cattle entered of those breeds, or a combination of for their request. in this show must be owned by the exhibitor by June 15, of the current year. those breeds and a British Breed. F. 4-H Dress Code applies to exhibitors selling animals at the Foundation C. Tie-Outs Permitted: But NOT BEFORE 6:30 p.m. on any evening. J. Rate of Gain: Rate of Gain Livestock Sale. D. Exhibitors furnish their own feed and bedding. requirements are no longer valid for G. All Large Animal Superintendents as well as Rabbit and Poultry E. Weighing and Checking Identification: Market Steers and Heifers will be placing. However, there is a special Superintendents need to work with the Sale Committee. weighed on Wednesday to establish classes and will be weighed only once. No ROG award. H. All exhibitors participating in the Foundation Livestock Sale must have re-weighs. Entry weight is sale weight. K. Stocker-Feeder Calves: Released received Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training. F. Minimum/Maximum Weights: No re-weighs will be allowed. Market Steers after being shown I. Species must meet the market weight requirements to be eligible for sale. must weigh a minimum of 1,150 lbs. to sell, and Market Heifers must weigh a L. Shows: All beef (Showmanship, J. Only one animal can be represented at the Foundation Livestock Sale as a minimum of 1,050 lbs. to sell, and for the Rate of Gain Contest. ADOPTED IN breeding, stocker feeders, and market) “Champion Pen of 3” Animal. 2017: For selling purposes only, youth will only be paid up to a maximum weight will be shown on Thursday, August 5. 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M. IF YOU CHOOSE TO EXHIBIT will have been done prior to that time. showman will lose five points in the showmanship class. AT AK-SAR-BEN OR STATE FAIR: 8. Bucket Calves will be dismissed immediately following the award E. Housing: Cats must be brought in carriers and will remain in carriers except Market Beef Steers and Heifers must presentations. for when being judged. The exhibitor must provide food, water, cage bottom for have an EID Tag and DNA on file by 9. Bucket Calves are eligible for Beef or Dairy Showmanship by all age the cat’s comfort, and a cage covering. This covering may be any form desired (i.e. June 15. Breeding Heifers must have divisions. towels, sheets, etc.). The simplicity or elaborateness of the covering WILL NOT a Tattoo and Breeding Nomination 10. Judging - Because this is a learning project, the quality and condition of add to or cause a deduction in the points awarded. Cages will be on the following Card on file by June 15. State Fair and the animal is only 15%. The Bucket Calf Project will be judged according to the criteria: Cleanliness and safety of environment (5); food, water availability (5); AkSarBen entries are due by August following scorecard: adequate space (5); Appropriate enrichment (toys, bedding) (5); Temperature 10. •Eval. of a completed record 35%; •Eval. of member’s knowledge by control (5). N. Bucket Calf: PURPOSE: To interview 35%; •Quality and condition of animal 15%; •Evidence of training and F. Health: Cats should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ringworm, any internal provide greater consistency in judging showing 15% and external parasite, and/or infectious disease. If a cat exhibits signs of being while improving the educational contagious, it will be considered a danger to the other cats, and not be allowed impact of the project. Record book DIVISION 005: BEEF to show. will help teach proper health care and G005001. Senior Showmanship. G. Vaccination Form: A Nebraska 4-H Certified Vaccination Form can be nutritional requirements of young G005002. Intermediate Showmanship. picked up at the Extension Office. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to make sure cattle, basic beef management skills G005003. Junior Showmanship. all information is filled out and signed by a Certified Veterinarian. Completed without a large investment, basic G005004. Clover Kid Showmanship. form MUST be turned in to the Extension Office when pre-entering for the record-keeping skills, and provide a (Calf under 350 pounds & no more than 6 months of age) fair or no later than July 1 of the current year. Cats are required to be current better understanding of the feeder G005005. Bucket Calf. on their vaccinations of Rabies, Distemper, Pan leucopenia, RhinoTracheitis, and cattle industry. G005006. Cow/Calf Pair. CaliciVirus. Cats must either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof GUIDELINES: of a negative test within 180 days of the show. 4-H’ers vaccinating their own cats 1. A Bucket Calf is an orphan or BRITISH EXOTIC must provide proof by including a statement from their vet on the Vaccination newborn calf; male or female; dairy, CLASS # CLASS # Record Form or by including the vaccination labels on the form and having it beef, or cross; fed on a bucket or STOCKER/FEEDER CALVES: signed by a parent. A rabies vaccination is federally mandated to be given by bottle; or on a nurse cow. Select and/or Heifer G005007. G005008. a Certified Veterinarian ONLY. This vaccination must be current and include a purchase a calf born between January Steer G005029. G005030. veterinarian signature on the Vaccination Record Form. 1 and June 15 of current project year BREEDING HEIFERS: H. Claws: If the cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. This will be a within two weeks of birth. Calf Sources Heifer Calves (Jan – Jun 21) G005009. G005010. point of judging during the competition. No expectant or nursing mother cats - Feedlots, dairies, sale barn, neighbor, Heifer Calves (Nov – Dec 20) G005011. G005012. may be entered in the show. calving cull cows. Heifer Calves (Sept – Oct 20) G005013. G005014. I. Check-In and Show: Friday, July 30 cat check in at 8 a.m. Show will be at 2. Exhibitors can be ages 8-18 Yearling Heifers (May – Aug 20) G005015. G005016. 8:30 a.m. (by January 1); must be enrolled in Yearling Heifers (Mar – Apr 20) G005017. G005018. J. All cats must be shown on a leash: Exhibitors will be judged on the handling the Bucket Calf Project; and have Yearling Heifers (Jan – Feb 20) G005019. G005020. of the cat from the cage to the judge’s table. completed the annual Livestock BULLS:

Quality Assurance class. Calved 2021 G005021. G005022.

3. Exhibitors will need to Yearling Bulls (Calved 2020) G005023. G005024. Y complete the Bucket Calf Record MARKET: Y Book (available online at: https:// Heifers G005025. G005026. QUINN COW CO. extension.unl.edu/statewide/ Steers G005027. G005028. northernpanhandle/4-h-record- books/). This should be completed and G005040. GROUP OF 5 MARKET CALVES. (ALL FROM ONE CLUB) T turned in to the Extension Office by T July 25 to allow the judge time to read CAT and prepare for interviews. Department G 481 CR 8, Chadron, NE 4. 4-H’er should develop Superintendent: Kris Vahrenkamp management and marketing plan Junior Superintendents: Eric Vahrenkamp and Sam Rozmiarek with parent, leader or banker. Cat Rules and Guidelines: Oglala Lakota County, S.D. 5. Identification: Bucket Calf A. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member is limited to 2 cats. The should carry an official 4-H ear tag entries in the Dawes County Fair and State 4-H Cat Show are not judged according and be identified on a 4-H affidavit to breed standards. Exhibitors are automatically entered in the Showmanship at with signed form turned into the State, but it is an option at the Dawes County Fair. Kittens must be at least 4 Extension Office by June 15. Member months old in order to be eligible to be shown. Reuben & Connee Quinn may identify more animals but will be B. Showmanship: The showmanship score sheet includes the following limited to one calf for exhibit at the point breakdown: Animal Evaluation (35 points); Cage Evaluation (25 points); Phone or Fax (605) 867-1071 fair. Knowledge (40 points) for a total of 100 points. Companion animal judging sheet 6. Exhibitors will sign up for SF73 will be used. interview times when submitting C. Maximum Length of showmanship presentations is less than five minutes. their completed record book. Exhibitors will be timed; the judges may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor Interviews will be held on Thursday, at the close of the routine. August 5, 8-10 a.m. Calves will be D. Eligibility: Exhibitors must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Cat Project by GOOD LUCK FAIR shown at halter. Clipping is optional. June 15 of the current year. Cats must belong to the exhibitor or immediate family 7. Calves will be presented to the (family cat), or the exhibitor will be disqualified. Kittens under 4 months of age public on Thursday, August 5, for will not be accepted. If the judge decides to judge the cat in the cage, the cat will CONTESTANTS! presentation of awards. All judging lose no points; however, the cat will not be eligible for a top cat award, and the 24 Animal Science

D. Check- In and Show: Tuesday, August 3, check in from 8-9 a.m. Show at G100007. Hamster. (4 weeks) DIVISION 690: CAT 9:30 a.m. G100008. Mouse. (4 weeks) G690001. Senior Showmanship. E. Health: Ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies. Any animal showing signs G100009. Rat. (4 weeks) G690002. Intermediate Showmanship. of sickness, disease, or parasite infestation will be eliminated from the show and G100010. Hedgehog. (5weeks) G690003. Junior Showmanship. must be removed from the fairgrounds. G100011. Poster. G69000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. F. Any class with less than 5 entries will be combined into 1 companion G100012. Companion Bird. G690004. Long Hair Kitten. (4 – 8 months) animal class. G100013. Reptile. G690005. Long Hair Cat. (Over 8 months) G. Judging of Entries: G100014. Other. G690006. Short Hair Kitten. (4 – 8 months) •Entries in the Companion Animal Show are judged on the overall health G10000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. G690007. Short Hair Cat. (Over 8 months) and appearance of the animal, and the exhibitor’s presentation and knowledge of the animal; not judged according to breed standards. Mixed breed animals can be DAIRY CATTLE DIVISION 691: CAT – SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS entered, and identification is not required. Department G ***Each exhibitor will be limited to 2 classes from this division*** •If a judge from another species does not feel comfortable evaluating these Superintendents: Abby Dyer, G691001. Best Senior Citizen. (Cats over 7 years of age) exhibits, Interview Judging will be utilized. Exhibitors will be asked questions Adam Sellman, Wiley Shaw, G691002. Most Spirited. about production, selection, grooming, handling, care, nutrition, age, sex, and and Ron Betson G691003. Most Expressive Eyes. other pertinent items regarding care and management of this exhibit. Junior Superintendents: Brylee Allred, G691004. Most Unusually Marked. H. Reptiles, Companion Birds and Other MUST be brought to and removed Mahayla Allred, and Kadence Wild G691005. Best Groomed. from the fairgrounds on the same day as the contest. Dairy Cattle Rules and Guidelines: G691006. Best Personality. SHOW PROCEDURE: A. General Animal Science Rules G691007. Acrobatics or Tricks. Exhibitors must be present at time of showing. Animals must be housed in a apply to this Department. G691008. Fashion – Costumes. cage at all times of the show unless asked to remove them by the judge. If being B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: shown in a travel cage, exhibitors should bring photographs of the animal’s Each 4-H member is limited to two COMPANION ANIMAL normal habitat. Each exhibitor will be asked to give a short “showmanship” animals under each class number Department G presentation on their animal. The characteristics, health, and care of the animal with not over three breeding heifers. Superintendents: Melissa Nicholson and Connie Moore should be provided in this presentation. Following the presentation, exhibitors At least one of three in the dairy herd Junior Superintendents: Jack Phillips and Caden Galbraith will be interviewed on knowledge of their animal and its care. must be a cow that has freshened. At Companion Animal Rules and Guidelines: least one of the animals must qualify as A. General Animal Science Rules apply to this Department. DIVISION 100: COMPANION ANIMAL “bred by exhibitor’, and all three must B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member may make no more than G100003. Ferret. (4 months) be of the same breed. one entry per class with a maximum of four entries total. G100004. Chinchilla. (7 weeks) C. All Dairy Cattle must have C. Showing: Exhibitors must be present at time of showing. Participants G100005. Guinea Pig. (4 weeks) official 4-H ownership affidavits on should bring animal, adequate cage and accessories. G100006. Gerbil. (4 weeks) file for the current year. D. Exhibitors furnish their own feed and bedding. E. All purebred animals must be registered or eligible to register by fair time. Wohlers Feed Sales F. Show: Thursday, August 5, following beef showmanship. G. Grade animals must have Bruce & Marie Wohlers Family the characteristic color markings, conformation and general size of the Crawford, Nebraska breed it represents. H. Registered and Grades of each of the listed breeds will show together: Quality Livestock Supplements for ALL Species of Livestock Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Holsteins, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn 100% Distillers Cubes, protein tubs and minerals and Crossbred. DIVISION 041: DAIRY CATTLE G041001. Senior Showmanship. G041002. Intermediate Proud to Showmanship. Support 4-H! G041003. Junior Showmanship. G041004. Junior Calves. (3/1/21 – 4/30/21) G041005. Intermediate Calves. (12/1/21 – 2/28/21) Furst-McNess Co. G041006. Senior Calves. (9/1/19 – 11/30/20) G041007. Summer Yearlings. (6/1/20 – 8/31/20) 308-665-1104 • 308-201-0815 • [email protected] G041008. Spring Yearlings. 3/1/20 – 5/31/20) Animal Science 9

G041009. Winter Yearlings. those showing for the second year or more at any dog show, including AKC, fun DIVISION 701: DOG – OBEDIENCE (12/1/19 – 2/28/20) matches, etc. Beginning Novice requires all exercises to be performed on a six-foot leash. G041010. Fall Yearlings. •Handlers and beginning dogs may show only one year in Division A. If Dogs must heel including figure 8; stand for examination; come on recall; long sit (9/1/19 – 11/30/19) continuing as a team, both must advance to Division B. for one minute and long down for three minutes. G041011. Dry Cow Any Age. •Dog and handler in Division B or higher must advance to the next G701010. Beginning Novice Division A. Exhibitor and dog in first year of G041012. Junior Two Year Olds. obedience class upon receiving a purple ribbon. competition. Must have freshened. •There is no limit on the number of years a dog may be shown in the Utility G701020. Beginning Novice Division B. Exhibitor and dog are beyond first year (3/1/19 – 8/31/19) Class. of competition. G041013. Senior Two Year Olds. •Dogs with AKC degrees will show as follows: “CD” degree must show in G701030. Novice. Dogs must heel on leash including figure 8; stand for Must have freshened. Graduate Novice or higher, “CDX” or “UD” degree must show in Utility. examination off leash; heel free; come on recall off leash; long sit for one minute (9/1/18 – 2/28/19) •The dog will stay in its highest attained class. A “new” handler will enter off leash and long down for three minutes off leash. G041014. Three Year Olds. such class. G701040. Graduate Novice. Dogs must heel on leash; stand for examination off (9/1/17 – 8/31/18) F. Disqualified Dogs: Females in season, will not be permitted to be shown. leash; heel free including figure 8; drop on recall; long sit for three minutes and G041015. Four Year Olds. Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or long down for five minutes both with handler out of sight. (9/1/16 –8/31/17) Superintendent. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is G701050. Open. All exercises off leash. Heel free and figure 8; drop on recall; G041016. Five + Year Olds. determined by the Superintendent that it is affecting the health of the dog. retrieve on flat; retrieve over high jump; broad jump; long sit for three minutes (Prior to 9/1/16) G. Baiting: Baiting with food or a toy is not permitted and is cause for and long down for five minutes, both with handler out of sight. disqualification. Handlers may use baiting action without food or toys in Refer to Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 420 for jump heights/distances. DOG showmanship. The judge has the authority to disqualify violators. G701060. Utility. The dog will perform five exercises – the signal exercise; the Department G H. Exhibitor Responsibility: Cleanup shall be the Exhibitor’s responsibility. scent discrimination exercise with leather and metal objects; the directed retrieve; Superintendent: Buffy Allred This includes all areas while on the show site. moving stand and examination; directed jumping. Exhibitors must supply their Junior Superintendents: I. Non-entered Dogs and Puppies: Not allowed in the grooming area or on own scent articles and gloves for the directed retrieve. Eric Vahrenkamp and Sam Rozmiarek the show floor. Dog Rules and Guidelines: J. While at Fair, all dogs must be on a leash. DIVISION 702: DOG – WORKING A. Dog Eligibility: Exhibitor should K. Only exhibitors are allowed to groom or work dogs at the show. G702001. Working Class. The dog performs exercises, which it has been trained provide primary care and training for to do, such as tricks, pointing, retrieving, working livestock or other. The exercise the dog. The dog should reside with DIVISION 700: DOG cannot be one required in the obedience classes. Credit will be given for dogs the exhibitor or be cared for by the G700001. Senior Showmanship. performing exercises that show original or developed purpose of breed. The exhibitor for the majority of the year. G700002. Intermediate Showmanship. working exercises may not exceed five minutes. Each exhibitor will provide two B. Vaccination: All dogs must be G700003. Junior Showmanship. copies of a brief description of the performance to the Superintendent the day of immunized for distemper, hepatitis, G70000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. the show and before entering the ring. parvo and rabies. Some vaccinations are viable for one year and some vaccinations are viable for three years but are specifically designed and administered according to their label. It is not acceptable nor allowed to vaccinate a dog with a 1-year vaccine, and plan to have it in effect for 3 years. The Nebraska State Dog hadron Show Vaccination Record Form (SF 263) must be filled out and signed C by a veterinarian and returned to the Extension Office with fair registration forms, no later than July nsurance 1. I C. Check-In and Show: Friday, July 803 East 3rd St., Chadron 30, check in at 12:30 p.m. Show will start at 1 p.m. (308) 432-8414 • (888) 432-8414 D. Showmanship: Exhibitors will be judged on the following criteria for showmanship: Knowledge of dog Insurance to fit your needs! (20); handling (50); dog grooming/ condition (20); handler’s appearance • Crop • Auto • Farm • Commercial • Homeowners • Ranch (10) for a total of 100 points possible. Nebraska 4-H Scoresheet SF174 will be used. E. Advancement Levels in Tom Bernard, Agent Obedience Classes: The following applies to progression within obedience classes: Follow rules in Laura Hagman, Agent • Brooke Keim, Agent Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H 420: http://go.unl.edu/4h420. 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DIVISION 703: DOG – CONFORMATION about production, selection, grooming, handling, care, nutrition, age, sex, and Trail Class, and Dummy Roping Class ***The exhibitor is limited to 3 entries in this division, 1 per class. It takes other pertinent items regarding care and management of this exhibit. will be held on the same date from the a total of 4 entries per conformation class to judge individual groups D. Entries in the Exotic Livestock Department are judged on the overall other horse show classes. separately, otherwise all conformation class entries will be judged together. health and appearance of the animal, and the exhibitor’s presentation and K. Working Ranch Horse: (Must Best in Show. Each exhibitor in dog conformation will be considered for knowledge of the animal; not judged according to breed standards. Mixed breed pass Horsemanship Advancement Level Best in Show. *** animals can be entered, and identification is not required. II to participate) G703001. Sporting. E. Check-In and Show: Tuesday, August 3, check in from 8-9 a.m. Show will •Exhibitors work individually, G703002. Hounds. follow Companion Animal Show. moving an animal through a course G703003. Working. involving 4-7 obstacles. Course will be G703004. Terriers. DIVISION 115: EXOTIC LIVESTOCK (All ages and sex) posted prior to the fair. G703005. Toys. G115001. Llama. •Although there is a maximum G703006. Non-Sporting. G115002. Ostrich/Emu. time limit imposed, this class is NOT G703007. Herding. G115003. Miniature Horse/Mule. a timed event. Scoring will be based G703008. Miscellaneous. G115004. Pot Belly Pig. on completion of the pattern and not G115005. Other. time. DIVISION 704: DOG – JUDGING •Refer to the 4-H Horse Show G704001. Judging. Dog judging contest open to exhibitors only. Contestants HORSE and Judging Guide for complete rules. judge a dog running through the agility course. This will be held for learning and Department G L. Breakaway Roping: (Must pass fun. Check with Superintendent(s) for awards. Superintendents: Michele Vinton, Jim Lesmeister, and Kayla Lien Horsemanship Advancement Level II to Junior Superintendents: Hannah Walker and Bailey Sellman participate) DIVISION 705: DOG – AGILITY Horse Rules and Guidelines: •Juniors and Intermediates G705001. Agility. Handlers and dogs will be able to compete on agility course. A. Rule Source: All rules and regulations governing the Dawes County Fair may participate in Breakaway Roping 4-H Horse Show will be taken from the Nebraska State 4-H Horse Show & OR Dummy Roping, but NOT both. EXOTIC LIVESTOCK Judging Guide, 4-H 373. This includes dress code, patterns, legal equipment, etc. Seniors are only eligible for Breakaway Department G B. Ownership: Horses entered in the horse show must be solely owned by the Roping. Superintendents: Melissa Nicholson and Connie Moore 4-H member or immediate family by June 15 of the current year or leased as •Exhibitors will be scored Junior Superintendents: Jack Phillips and Caden Galbraith shown on the ID (affidavit) sheets. Horses need to be properly identified by June according to the Nebraska 4-H Horse Exotic Livestock Rules and Guidelines: 15 to be used at the County Fair. Horse(s) used at the Dawes County Fair will be Show Rules, taking both the roper’s A. General Animal Science Rules apply to this Department. checked in before the show and verified with the ID (affidavit) sheets. time and horse’s score into account for B. Any class with less than 5 entries will be combined into 1 class. C. Check-In and Show Time: Saturday, July 31 check in with horses at 7:30 final placing. C. If a judge from another species does not feel comfortable evaluating these a.m. The Horse Show will begin at 8 a.m. •Exhibitors can be disqualified exhibits, Interview Judging will be utilized. Exhibitors will be asked questions D. Back Tags: Each exhibitor will have two identical back tags. Halter/ if judge deems that calves were Showmanship Classes - one back tag should be on exhibitor’s back. All riding mistreated or mishandled. classes - back tags should be placed one on each side of the saddle pad. Back tags •Exhibitors will be flagged at will be available one week before fair or at the time of the show. the start with no barrier. E. Dress Code: Exhibitors are required to wear a plain white shirt/blouse, •Refer to the 4-H Horse Show including buttons, thread, etc. with convertible collars (one that is meant to be and Judging Guide for complete rules. folded at the seam line and may or may not be buttoned at the base of the neck). M. Dummy Roping: Tuxedo, turtleneck, or other stand-up collars are not permitted. Dark blue denim •Exhibitors may be Intermediate jeans must be worn and a belt is recommended. Heavy contrasting threading or Junior. and fringe are not permitted. Minimal white or tan thread on the rear pockets is •Juniors and Intermediates will Since 1957 permitted. No rhinestones, silver studs, or similar embellishments are permitted. rope the stationary dummy steer from Hard-soled shoes or cowboy boots are considered safe and appropriate. Boots horseback. 5661 West Hwy 20, Chadron with waffle-type tread greater than or equal to 1/8 inch will not be allowed in •Exhibitors will be allowed 5 ~ riding classes. Horse exhibitors follow all horse show rules, including dress code, throws at the head with a 3-minute as stated in 4-H 373. Dress code violation reduces your placing by one ribbon. time limit. Cable Plowing - Underground Waterline Plowing 4-H armbands will be required to be worn by all exhibitors. The 4-H Council •Juniors and Intermediates must Tire Tanks - Directional Boring will provide them on show day if exhibitor doesn’t have one. dally after each catch to demonstrate Horizontal Boring - Trenching F. Hats/Headgear: Hats are optional in timed events but must stay on after the ability to dally correctly. crossing the starting line or rider will be fined a two second penalty. Ball caps are •Exhibitors will be judged on Excavator Service - Backhoe Service prohibited. the way they handle their horse, using Dozer Work - Site Preparation G. Entry Information: No exhibitor shall be allowed more than one horse in their reins and legs, as well as proper each class. No individual horse shall be allowed to compete twice in the same positioning of the horse for the throw. Demolition class. No rider shall be allowed to compete twice in any class. (Up to 5 points possible) H. Control and Containment: Horses may not be allowed to run freely while •Exhibitors will also be judged Good Luck to all fair participants! on the fairgrounds. on the way they handle their rope, I. Only mares and geldings may be shown at halter and under saddle coiling, building a loop, swinging, OFFICE (308) 432-3865 (weanling studs permitted at halter). dallying, etc. (Up to 5 points possible) J. Working Ranch Horse Class and Breakaway Roping provides an •Exhibitors will receive points MOBILE opportunity for youth to focus on and receive recognition for horsemanship for catches made according to the Dan (308) 430-0177 • Charlie (308) 430-0481 skills developed through ranch work. As live cattle are part of these classes, following system: POINTS: Miss – 0; Horsemanship Advancement Level II is required to participate. Exhibitors Half-Head – 1; Neck Catch – 2; Clean Check us out on Facebook® must have passed Level I and II at time of pre-registration on June 15 to be Horns – 3. There is a total of 25 points Littrel Construction Company LLC eligible to compete. The Working Ranch Horse Class, Breakaway Roping Class, possible - 10 from the judging and 15 Animal Science 27 from the catch value. G950017. *Junior Horsemanship. maximum weight of 120 lbs. for selling purposes only with youth only being paid N. All-Around Horse Award: Will G950018. Green Broke 2. (2 year old in Western Pleasure Only) up to the maximum weight. be presented to the exhibitor and horse G950019. Green Broke 3. (3 year old in Western Pleasure Only) H. Pygmy Goats are considered a “meat breed” and will show during combination accumulating the most G950020. Senior Dawes County Special. the Meat Goat Show. Pygmy goats, which meet the minimum 50 lbs. may be points during the show in each age (Pattern to be announced prior to class) considered a Meat Market Goat and be allowed to sell. division. G950021. Intermediate Dawes County Special. I. Rate of Gain: Rate of Gain requirements are no longer valid for placing. •4-H’ers must designate up to 6 (Pattern to be announced prior to class) However, there is a special ROG award. classes in which points will be earned G950022. Junior Dawes County Special. J. Showing and Handling practices: The use of showing and/or handling for the All-Around Horse Award on (Pattern to be announced prior to class) practices that may be considered objectionable or abusive, such as striking the pre-registration form, no later G950023. *Senior Ranch Horse Reining. or slapping goats and exhibiting the goat with its feet off the ground, are not than July 1 of the current year. G950024. *Intermediate Ranch Horse Reining. acceptable. The use of such practices may result in the lowering of a ribbon •All-Around Horse points are G950025. *Junior Ranch Horse Reining. placing. Goats may be braced but must have all four feet on the ground. (Lifting accumulated using only one horse/ G950026. *Senior Trail Horse Class. the goat in a fluid motion to set the front legs prior to quickly setting the feet back rider combination. (Pattern to be announced prior to class) on the ground is acceptable.) •Points are accumulated using G950027. *Intermediate Trail Horse Class. K. Neck Chains: Goats are to be shown with smooth neck chains or smooth the following guidelines: Purple (4 (Pattern to be announced prior to class) collars only. points); Blue (3 points); Red (2 points); G950028. *Junior Trail Horse Class. L. Age: Market Goats are to have milk teeth and there shall be no evidence of White (1 point). Champions will be (Pattern to be announced prior to class) breaking of the skin or eruption of the two permanent front teeth. worth an additional 2 points and G950029. *Senior Barrel Race. M. Hair: Market Goats must be uniformly slick shorn with 1/4 inch of hair or Reserve Champions will be worth an G950030. *Intermediate Barrel Race. less from the knee and hock up. Breeding Goats will be allowed to be unshorn. additional 1 point. G950031. *Junior Barrel Race. N. Horns: County Rule…Goats do not have to be dehorned, de-budded or •Asterisks denote which classes G950032. *Senior Pole Bending. polled but should have no fresh wounds at the time of the show. State Fair Rule… may be used for the All-Around Award G950033. *Intermediate Pole Bending. Goats must have horns blunted. Dehorning is acceptable and preferred. O. All-Around Hand Award: G950034. *Junior Pole Bending. O. Show Class and Sex: Market goats may be doe or wether kids. Short Will be presented to the exhibitor G950035. *Senior Working Ranch Horse. (Level II Only) scrotum, cryptorchid, and buck kids are not eligible. All market goats will be who accumulates the most points G950036. *Intermediate Working Ranch Horse. (Level II Only) weighed and divided into classes based on total numbers and weight range. It throughout the show using any G950037. *Junior Working Ranch Horse. (Level II Only) takes a minimum of 4 Market Goats to have a separate class. combination of horse/rider. Excluded G950038. *Senior Breakaway Roping. (Level II Only) P. All breeding does will be mouthed for age. All doe kids must have all milk classes: Halter and Dummy Roping. G950039. *Intermediate Breakaway Roping. (Level II Only) or temporary teeth present; yearling does can have yearling teeth but cannot have •Points are accumulated using G950040. *Junior Breakaway Roping. (Level II Only) two-year old teeth up. Classes may be divided at discretion of show management. the following guidelines: Purple (4 G950041. Intermediate Dummy Roping. Q. Check-In and Show. Check in on Wednesday, August 4, 9-10 a.m. Meat and points); Blue (3 points); Red (2 points); G950042. Junior Dummy Roping. White (1 point). Champions will be G950044. Senior All-Around Horse. worth an additional 2 points and G950045. Intermediate All-Around Horse. Reserve Champions will be worth an G950046. Junior All-Around Horse. additional 1 point. G950047. Senior All-Around Hand. P. Pattern Book: The pattern book G950048. Intermediate All-Around Hand. will be released 24 hours before the G950049. Junior All-Around Hand. Horse Show. The pattern book will be available Friday, July 30 at 8 a.m. MEAT AND DAIRY GOAT Department G DIVISION 950: HORSE Superintendents: Kelly Phillips, Kayla Lien, and Kendra Brown G950001. *Senior Showmanship. Junior Superintendents: Kadence Wild and Ryan Vahrenkamp G950002. *Intermediate Meat and Dairy Goat Rules and Guidelines: Showmanship. A. General Animal Science Rules apply to this Department. G950003. *Junior Showmanship. B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member may enter, weigh, and G950004. Senior English Pleasure. show no more than 3 dairy and 3 meat goats. G950005. Intermediate English C. All Goats must have official 4-H ownership affidavits on file for the Pleasure. current year. G950006. Junior English Pleasure. D. USDA requires that all goats over 18 months of age as well as all breeding G950007. 1 Year Old Fillies. stock including market and dairy does have official USDA identification. All G950008. 2 Year Old Fillies. goats under the age of 18 months that are shown at fairs and expositions must G950009. 1 Year Old Geldings. also be identified with a USDA scrapies tag. This identification system will allow G950010. 2 Year Old Geldings. animals found to have scrapies at slaughter to be traced to the flock of origin. 4-H G950011. Mare and Foal. tags are no longer available. G950012. *Senior Ranch Horse E. Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) – Nebraska 4-H requires Western Pleasure. all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance G950013. *Intermediate Ranch training through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). Refer to the Horse Western Pleasure. Nebraska State Fair General Rules and Regulations for additional information. G950014. *Junior Ranch Horse F. Exhibitors furnish their own feed and bedding. Western Pleasure. G. Minimum/Maximum Weights: Market goats must weigh a minimum G950015. *Senior Horsemanship. of 50 lbs. at check-in to be eligible to sell. Goats under 50 lbs. will show in the G950016. *Intermediate feeder class. No Re-Weighs. Feeder and Market Goats must be weighed in at Horsemanship. fair, as feeder weight is needed for the shows. ADAPTED 2017: There will be a 28 Animal Science

Dairy shows will be at 11:30 a.m. Dairy Goat will go first followed by Meat Goat. G058018. Yearling does 13 – 24 months. and three classes of geese, both divided There will not be separate showmanship classes for dairy goat and meat goat. G058019. Aged does 24 months & up. by weight. All breeds of turkeys are R. The Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Feeder and Market Goats grouped into one class. will show against the Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Feeder and Meat Market H. Weights: The minimum weights Market Goats for the Grand Champion Feeder Goat and the Grand Champion G058020. Feeder Goat 49 lbs. and down. for market birds will be 3 lbs. for Market Goat. This will be done at the conclusion of the Meat Feeder Goat and G058021. Market Doe 50 lbs. and up. females and 4 lbs. for males of light Meat Market Goat classes. G058022. Market Wether 50 lbs. and up. breeds and 4 lbs. for females and 5 lbs. for males of heavy breeds. DIVISION 058: GOAT (Meat and Dairy) Other I. Trio: A pen of egg production G058001. Senior Showmanship – Goat. G058023. Best Dressed Goat. Exhibitors are encouraged to use their imagination birds can be hybrids, crossbred or G058002. Intermediate Showmanship – Goat. to design a costume for their 4-H Goat. Attire should emphasize the personality purebred and shall consist of 3 sexually G058003. Junior Showmanship – Goat. of the animal. mature females. Egg production G05800C. Clover Kid Showmanship – Goat. G058024 Pygmy. females will be judged for production qualities only and need not necessarily Dairy Breeding - (Does Only) POULTRY conform to breed standards. G058004. Kids under 5 months. Department G J. Rules for Bantam & Other G058005. 5 – 8 months. Superintendents: Melissa Nicholson and Connie Moore Poultry: The rules for standard size G058006. 8 – 12 months. Junior Superintendents: Jack Phillips and Caden Galbraith chickens apply equally to bantams, G058007. 1 year to 2 years non-milking doe. Poultry Rules and Guidelines: waterfowl, and turkey where G058008. Under 2 years – milking doe. A. General Animal Science Rules apply to this Department. applicable. G058009. 2 and 3 years – milking doe. B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member is limited to exhibiting K. Entries must be 4-H Project G058010. 4 years and over – milking doe. 5 entries plus showmanship (an egg production birds is considered one entry.) Birds: All poultry exhibited must be G058011. Junior Herd. (A Junior Herd will consist of 3 female animals, one doe C. Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) – Nebraska 4-H requires grown in a 4-H member’s project. less than 1 year of age, one yearling doe, and one doe 2 years old or older, all of all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance L. Egg exhibits are limited to one which are owned by the exhibitor.) training through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). Refer to the per exhibitor. Class options will Nebraska State Fair General Rules and Regulations for additional information. consist of 1 dozen white, brown, or Dairy Market D. Exhibitors furnish their own feed and bedding. colored eggs. G058012. Feeder Goat 49 lbs. and down. E. Check-In and Show: Tuesday, August 3, check in at 12 p.m. Show will follow M. Eggs will be judged according G058013. Market Doe 50 lbs. and up. Rabbit Show. to uniformity of size, weight and G058014. Market Wether 50 lbs. and up. F. Poultry must be dusted for mites. color as well as cleanliness. G. Breeds: To be eligible for exhibition, cockerel, pullet, cock or hen chicken N. Do not refrigerate prior to Meat Breeding entries must be fair representatives of one of the breeds listed in the American exhibiting eggs. G058015. Kids under 5 months. Standard of Perfection. There are 19 classes of poultry recognized by the American O. 4-H’ers may only exhibit ONE G058016. 5 – 8 months. Poultry Association. Ten of these classes are devoted to chickens, of which 6 are dozen of each color. G058017. 8 – 12 months. classes of large breeds, and 5 are bantam classes. There are four classes of ducks POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST RULES: 1. The participant may use any bird they choose, so long as it was raised and trained by the 4-H’er. Showmanship class must be entered with advance entry. Birds not entered in the poultry exhibit MUST be brought to and removed from the fairgrounds on the same day as the contest. FIBER 2. Basis for Judging: Showmanship is based on grooming and training of the bird and the appearance Internet - Telephone - Cobalt TV and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must vocally explain the Security Business Phone Systems steps in their routine and the merit of the bird. Primarily showmanship is the Western Nebraska - Eastern Wyoming skill of the exhibitor in presenting and explaining the bird before the judge. The excellence of the bird is not considered in scoring. 3. Maximum length of showmanship presentations is five Tel. (308) 487-5500 minutes. Exhibitors will be timed, the judges may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of the routine. www.bbc.net 4. Information on the basis of judging poultry showmanship is found in Nebraska Cooperative Animal Science 29

Extension. 4-H 191. G070018. Turkeys. (All weights) C. All rabbits except fryers must have permanent ID numbers or names 5. Each entry should fit the G070019. Egg Production Trios. tattooed in their ear with a pin tattoo pliers and tattoo ink. (Permanent appropriate class and breed. marker numbers written in the ears of the rabbits are NOT permanent ID Substitutions within class will be Eggs: numbers). ID numbers or names along with class information must be allowed but not between classes. If G070020. One dozen white eggs. supplied to superintendent at time of entry. All animals will be physically you have difficulty identifying your G070021. One dozen brown eggs. checked for tattoos during entry. Tattoos and class information must match birds breed and class, please contact G070022. One dozen other colored eggs. the information found on the 4-H Affidavit form. Rabbits whose tattoos are not the show superintendent at the time of readable or do not match the 4-H Affidavit will not be allowed to show at the entering. Not State Fair Eligible: State Fair. Tattoos that have faded or are no longer readable should be re-done G070023. Barnyard Class. (Cross Bred Poultry) prior to State Fair. DIVISION 070: POULTRY G070024. Pigeons. D. Check-In and Show: Tuesday, August 3, check in from 8-9 a.m. Show will G070033. Senior Showmanship. G070025. Exotic Poultry. (Includes Peacock, Guinea, Ostrich, Emu, Pheasants, follow Exotic Animal Show. G070032. Intermediate Quails, etc.) E. All rabbits must be shown by the exhibitor: showmanship and Showmanship. G070026. Pair male & female. conformation. Information on rabbit showmanship is found in: G070031. Junior Showmanship. G070028. Market Broilers. (A chicken grown for meat, usually a hybrid 4-H 339, Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits, G07000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. (REQUIRED CLASS TO SELL AT FAIR) NATL4H 08080 Rabbit 1: What’s Hoppening? G070029. Meat Pen of 3. NATL4H 08081 Rabbit 2: Making Tracks, Large Fowl: G070030. Best Dressed Poultry. NATL4H Rabbit 3: All Ears. Refer to the Livestock Showmanship rules. G070002. American. (Plymouth F. Basis for Judging is based on grooming and training of the rabbit and the Rock, Jersey Giant, Wyandotte, New RABBIT appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must vocally explain the Hampshire Red, Rhode Island Red) Department G steps in their routine and the merit of the rabbit. Primarily showmanship is the G070003. Asiatic. (Cochin, Brahmas, Superintendents: Melissa Nicholson and Connie Moore skill of the exhibitor in presenting and explaining the rabbit before the judge. The Langshan) Junior Superintendents: Jack Phillips and Caden Galbraith excellence of the rabbit is not considered in scoring. Scoresheet: SF291 G070004. English. (Cornish, Rabbit Rules and Guidelines: G. Maximum Length of showmanship presentations is four minutes. Orpington, Australorps, Sussex, A. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member is limited to exhibiting Exhibitors will be timed; the judges may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor Dorklings) one rabbit per class with a maximum of five classes entered, excluding at the close of the routine. G070005. Mediterranean. (Leghorn, showmanship. The meat pen of 3 would count as one class. Buttercup, Minorca) B. Youth for the Quality Care of Animals YQCA) – Nebraska 4-H requires all DIVISION 80: RABBIT G070006. Continental. (Polish, youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance training G080001. Senior Showmanship. Hamburg, Campines, Faverolles, through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). Refer to the Nebraska G080002. Intermediate Showmanship. Houdan) State Fair General Rules and Regulations for additional information. G080003. Junior Showmanship. G070007. All Other Breeds. (Naked Neck, Game, Sumatra, Araucanas, Ameraucanas)

Bantam: G070008. Game Bantam. (Modern Skeeter’s NAPA and Old English) G070009. Clean Legged. (Plymouth Rock, Leghorn, Japanese, Rhode Island Red, Orpingtons, New Hampshire) Auto Parts G070010. Rose Comb Clean Legged. (Rosecomb, Wyandotte, Sebright, Leghorn, Belgian Bearded D’Anver) G070011. All Other Comb Clean 504 West 3rd St. • Chadron • 308-432-3005 Legged. (Polish, Cornish, Houdan, Sumatra) Scott & Malena Richardson, Owners G070012. Feather Legged Class. (Silkie, Chochin, Brahma, Belgian Bearded D’Uccle, Langshan) Best of Luck to All 2020 4-H Participants! Ducks: We are “HUGE” Supporters of our G070013. Heavy. (Pekin, Rouen, Alyesbury Muscovy) G070014. Medium. (Swedish, Buff, Agriculture Community! Crested, Cayuga) G070015. Light. (Runner, Khaki, We are to be the Locally Family Campbell, Magpie) PROUD ONLY G070016. Bantam Ducks. (Call, Mallard, East Indie, Wood Ducks and Owned & Operated Parts Store in Chadron! Mandarins)

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G08000C. Clover Kid Showmanship. Market Classes: 4. ALL bottle lambs must be G080004. Best Dressed Rabbit. G080069. Single Fryer – Not over 10 weeks of age. (Weight 3 – 5 lbs.) weighed in, tagged, and properly G080005. Fancy Breed Rabbit. Classes: (Does Only) American Fuzzy Lop, G080070. Meat Pen of 3 – Age limit 10 weeks. (Weight 3 - 5 lbs.) identified at the Sheep Weigh-In. American Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English G080071. Roaster – Must be under 6 months of age. (Over 8 lbs.) Paperwork must be on file at the Angora, English Spot, Florida White, French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, Extension Office by June 15. Himalayan, Jersey Woollie, Lilac, Holland Lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, SHEEP 5. Exhibitors will sign up for Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, Department G interview times at fair when Bottle Standard Chinchilla, Tan, Thrianta, Lionhead Superintendents: Kelly Phillips, Kayla Lien, and Kendra Brown Lambs are weighed in on Wednesday, G080006. Fancy Breed Rabbit. Classes: (Bucks Only) American Fuzzy Lop, Junior Superintendents: Jordan Bissonette and Kobe Bissonette August 4. Exhibitor’s project animal American Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Sheep Rules and Guidelines: will be present during their interview Angora, English Spot, Florida White, French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, A. General Animal Science Rules apply to this Department. with the judge on Wednesday, August Himalayan, Jersey Woollie, Lilac, Holland Lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, B. Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H member is limited to exhibiting 2 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, breeding rams; 2 ewes; 2 feeder lambs; 3 market lambs and 1 bottle lamb. 6. Lambs will be presented Standard Chinchilla, Tan, Thrianta, Lionhead C. Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) – Nebraska 4-H requires to the public at the conclusion of the G080007. Commercial Breed Rabbit. Classes: (Does Only) American, all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance Sheep Show on Thursday, August 5. American Chinchilla, American Fuzzy Lop, Beveren, Blanc d Hotot, Californian, training through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). Refer to the All judging will have been done prior Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, English Nebraska State Fair General Rules and Regulations for additional information. to that time. Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New Zealand, D. All Sheep must have official 4-H ownership affidavits on file for the 7. Lambs will be dismissed Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox current year. with all other exhibits on Saturday, G080008. Commercial Breed Rabbit. Classes: (Bucks Only) American, E. All purebred animals must be registered or eligible for registry. Grade August 3. American Chinchilla, American Fuzzy Lop, Beveren, Blanc d Hotot, Californian, breeding individuals must be of the color or color markings, conformation and 8. Bottle lambs may be used Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, English general size of the breed it represents. by all age divisions for the sheep Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New Zealand, F. All Market and Bottle Lambs must be weighed in on June 1 with 4-H showmanship classes. Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox members allowed 3 market lambs and 1 bottle lamb, all market lambs and bottle 9. Judging will be done on the lambs must have a USDA Scrapies tag in place at time of weigh- ins. Regardless following basis: Pet Rabbit Classes: of it being a wether, ram or ewe. •Evaluation of completed G080009. Junior Doe. G. Check-In and Show: Market Sheep and Bottle Lambs will weigh in at fair record book – 35%. G080010. Intermediate Doe. on Wednesday, August 4, 9-10 a.m. The Sheep Show will be Thursday, August 5, •Evaluation of member’s G080011. Senior Doe. at 8:30 a.m. knowledge by interview – 35%. G080012. Junior Buck. H. Lambs entered in Market, Feeder, and Bottle Lamb classes will be •Health condition and G080013. Intermediate Buck. weighed at fair to assist the Superintendents in setting up classes. The weight on quality of animal – 15%. G080014. Senior Buck. entry day will be the official weight for the sale. All market lambs must weigh 100 •Evidence of training and lbs. to sell. For selling purposes only, youth will be paid up to a maximum weight showing – 15%. of 180 pounds for their animal. I. Weights: Rate of Gain requirements are no longer valid for placing. However, DIVISION 028: SHEEP there is a special ROG award. G028001. Senior Showmanship. J. It takes a minimum of 4 Market Sheep to have a separate class. G028002. Intermediate K. USDA requires that all sheep over 18 months of age as well as all sheep Showmanship. breeding stock have official USDA identification. All sheep under the age of 18 G028003. Junior Showmanship. months that are shown at fairs and expositions must also be identified with a USDA G02800C. Clover Kid Showmanship. scrapies tag. This identification system will allow animals found to have scrapie at G028004. Purebred Wool Ram slaughter to be traced to the flock of origin. 4-H ear tags are no longer used. Lamb. L. Age of Market Lambs: Sheep are to have milk teeth and there shall be no (9/1/20 and after) evidence of breaking of the skin or eruption of the two permanent front teeth. G028005. Purebred Meat Ram Lamb. M. Showing and Handling Practices: The use of showing and/or handling (9/1/20 and after) practices that may be considered objectionable or abusive, such as striking or G028006. Purebred Wool Yearling 220 Chadron Avenue, Chadron slapping lambs and exhibiting the lamb with its front feet off the ground, are Ram. 432-3383 • 800-238-7135 not acceptable. The use of such practices may result in the lowering of a ribbon (9/1/19 – 8/31/20) www.sturdevants.com placing. (Lifting the lamb in a fluid motion to set the front legs prior to quickly G028007. Purebred Meat Yearling setting the feet back on the ground is acceptable.) Ram. N. Exhibitors furnish their own feed and bedding. (9/1/19 – 8/31/20) We are happy to offer a O. Bottle Lamb: The purpose is to design an animal project for younger or G028008. Commercial Crossbred more inexperienced youth, teach proper health care and nutritional requirements Ewe Lamb. 10% discount to of young sheep, and teach basic sheep management skills and to teach basic (9/1/20 and after) record keeping skills. G028009. Commercial Crossbred 1. A bottle lamb is an orphan, or newborn lamb born after January 1 and Yearling Ewe. 4H & FFA before June 15 of current year; male or female; and fed on bucket or bottle. (9/1/19 – 8/31/20) 2. Exhibitors can be ages 8-18 (by January 1); must be enrolled in the G028010. Purebred Wool Ewe Lamb. Members Bottle Lamb Project; and have completed the annual Livestock Quality Assurance (9/1/20 and after) class. G028011. Purebred Meat Ewe Lamb. 3. Exhibitors will need to complete the Bottle Lamb Record Book (9/1/20 and after) (available online at: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dawes/4h/). This should G028012. Purebred Wool Yearling Good Luck at the Fair! be completed and turned in to the Extension Office by July 25 to allow the Ewe. judge time to read and prepare for interviews. (9/1/19 – 8/31/20) Animal Science • Communications & Expressive Arts 31

G028013. Purebred Meat Yearling of the scale, but the animal must be backed off the scale and immediately the following on an 8 1/2” X 11” sheet of cardstock: 1) the QR code. 2) 1-3 Ewe. reweighed. Animals should be clean (excessive mud, manure, etc. removed) for sentences about what viewers will see when they access the QR code on their (9/1/19 – 8/31/20) weigh in. For selling purposes only, youth will be paid up to a maximum weight mobile device. G028014. Aged Ewe. (2 years or older) of 350 lbs. for their animal. G028015. Feeder Lambs. (Ewes or J. Swine Showmanship classes will be limited to a maximum of eight COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS Wethers; 2) participants per heat. Heritage Department A K. Procedure for tagging swine to ensure they are a project animal all year Superintendent: Tena Cook Market Lambs: – take two photos of swine with tag in ear and send in with affidavit (ID sheet). Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips G028016. White Faced. Would need one shot of the whole hog with tag showing and then close-up of General Rules: (No Black Marks) tag in ear. 1. Exhibits are entered at 4-H’ers own risk. We will not be responsible for loss G028017. Black Faced. or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division. (No White Marks) DIVISION 035: SWINE 2. Displays should not be larger than 22” X 28” wide. If the size needs to be G028018. Speckled Faced. G035009. Senior Showmanship. a different size because the historical item is larger than 22” X 28”, please contact G028019. Pen of Three Market G035008. Intermediate Showmanship. the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive Lambs. G035007. Junior Showmanship. container no larger than 22” X 28”. (Ewes or Wethers) G03500C. Clover Kid Showmanship. 3. Exhibits must include NAME, COUNTY, AGE & PAST EXPERIENCE G028020. Bottle Lamb. G035010. Market Gilts. (3 Farrowed in current year) (years in Explore Your Heritage, projects) on back of exhibit. All entries must (Ewes or Wethers) G035020. Market Barrow. (3 Farrowed in current year) have documentation included. G035030. Pen of Three. (Farrowed in current year) 4. Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can SWINE be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hheritage. Department G COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS 5. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair Superintendents: Kris Pyle, Communications Department B to advance to the State Fair. Dane Rasmussen, Jake Sellman, Superintendent: Tena Cook and Justin Tollman Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips Division 101 - Level I: Beginning – 1-4 years in project Junior Superintendents: General Rules: A101001. Heritage poster or flat exhibit. (SF71) Entries may be pictures, Mahayla Allred, Brylee Allred, 1. Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written and Kenli Boeselager be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hcommunications. explanation. Swine Rules and Guidelines: 2. Static exhibits in this division will be evaluated on clarity of purpose/ A101002. Family Genealogy/History Notebook. (SF71) Include pedigree A. General Animal Science Rules message in relation to communication, accuracy of information, originality, charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one apply to this Department. creativity, evidence of exhibitor’s learning in this area, and educational value of family line, expanding each year. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only B. Number of Entries per exhibit to viewers. bring book with most current year’s work. Exhibitor: A 4-H Member may enter, 3. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair A101003. Local History Scrapbook/Notebook. (SF71) Scrapbook or notebook weigh, and show 3 market hogs. to advance to the State Fair. C. Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) – Nebraska 4-H DIVISION 154: requires all youth enrolled in livestock COMMUNICATIONS, MODULE 2: Use one or a combination of the projects to complete annual quality experiential activities in the Communications, Module 2 curriculum to create assurance training through Youth for an educational poster or essay sharing with others what you have learned. the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). Topics may include but are not limited to: identifying cultural differences Refer to the Nebraska State Fair General in communication, developing guidelines for internet etiquette, evaluating Rules and Regulations for additional another person’s presentation, identifying communication careers, or information. preparing a presentation using a form of technology. D. Exhibitors furnish their own B154001. Poster. (SF94) Create a poster, measuring either 22” X 28”, or 24” feed and bedding. X 36” that showcases what was learned in this project area. E. Check-In and Show: Wednesday, B154002. Essay. (SF94) Write an essay (3-5 pages) that showcases what was August 4, weigh in from 7-9 a.m. Show learned in this project area. at 3 p.m. Terry E. Owen, D.D.S F. Swine entered in the show must COMMUNICATIONS, MODULE 3: Use one or a combination of the be owned by the 4-H member by June experiential activities in the Communications, Module 3 curriculum to create Jonathan T. Owen, D.D.S. 1, of the current year. an educational poster, essay, or digital media sharing with others what you Zachary A. Owen, D.D.S G. All swine must be handled in have learned. Topics may include but are not limited to composing a personal Caring Hands…Creating Confident Smiles a manner complying with the Pork resume, completing research on a speech or presentation topic, identifying Quality Assurance Program. ways to reduce risks online, evaluating own cell phone usage and etiquette, H H H. All Swine must have official 4-H critiquing advertisements, and job shadowing a communication professional. H H GOOD LUCK 4-H’ERS ownership affidavits on file for the B154003. Poster. (SF94) Create a poster, measuring either 22” X 28”, or 24” current year. X 36” that showcases what was learned in this project area. I. Minimum and Maximum B154004. Essay. (SF94) Write an essay (3-5 pages) that showcases what was Weights: Market hogs must weigh a learned in this project area minimum of 220 lbs. The weight on B154005. Digital Media. (SF94) Design a form of digital media entry day will be the official weight for (advertisement, flyer, short video or presentation, social media, or web page, the sale. Exhibitors will be allowed to etc.) that showcases what was learned in this project area. Upload the digital weigh their market animals only once. media file to an online location (web site, Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube, 101 E. 6th St., Chadron Superintendents can make exceptions Flickr, etc.) and using the web address of the digital media file, create a QR if there are mechanical malfunctions code (using any free QR code creator, ex. qr-code-generator.com). Print 432-5559 • 1-800-422-OWEN 32 Communications & Expressive Arts that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate Division 102 - Level II: Advanced – Over 4 years in project 5) device make and model used to their heritage. A102001. Heritage poster or flat exhibit. (SF71) Entries may be pictures, capture each image, and 6) reflections A101004. Framed family groupings (or individuals) of pictures showing posters, items, etc. that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a for each photo. When writing family history. (SF71) Pictures must be supported by a written explanation. written explanation. reflections, youth should focus on A101005. Other exhibits depicting the heritage of the member’s family or A102002. Family Genealogy/History Notebook. (SF71) Include pedigree what new photography techniques or community. (SF71) Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May charts/family group sheets, with documentation beyond two-three generations skills they were practicing when they include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books are included in exhibit, took the photo, what makes the image cookbooks, etc. only bring book with most current year’s work. successful, and what could have been A101006. 4-H History Scrapbook. (SF71) A scrapbook relating 4-H history A102003. Local History Scrapbook/Notebook. (SF71) Scrapbook or notebook done to improve the image. Portfolios of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H’er - no club project. If that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate may be presented in either print or multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s their heritage. digital formats: work. A102004. Framed family groupings (or individuals) of pictures showing •Printed portfolios should be A101007. 4-H History Poster. (SF71) Poster relating 4-H history of local club or family history. (SF71) Pictures must be supported by a written explanation. presented in an 8 1/2” X 11” three- county or individual. A102005. Other exhibits depicting the heritage of the member’s family or ring binder or similar book format. A101008. Story or illustration about a historical event. community. (SF71) Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May Recommended photo size is 8” X 10”. A101009. Book review about local, Nebraska or regional history. (SF71) include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family Matting is not necessary. A101010. Other historical exhibits. (SF71) Attach an explanation of historical cookbooks, etc. •Digital portfolios may be importance. A102006. 4-H History Scrapbook. (SF71) A scrapbook relating 4-H history presented online and must be exhibited A101011. Family Traditions Book. (SF71) Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H’er - no club project. If along with a single 8 1/2” X 11” flyer. traditions of the past. multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s Flyers must include a link, URL, or A101012. Family Traditions Exhibit. (SF71) Story or illustration of a family work. QR code that takes users (judges and tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. A102007. 4-H History Poster. (SF71) Poster relating 4-H history of local club or fairgoers) to their online portfolio. A101013. 4-H Club/County Scrapbook. (SF71) Scrapbook relating 4-H history county or individual. G. Display Exhibits: At State Fair, of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books are included A102008. Story or illustration about a historical event. (SF71) display exhibits are only accepted in in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. A102009. Book review about local, Nebraska or regional history. (SF71) Level 2 classes. Displays consist of three A101014. 4-H Member Scrapbook. (SF71) Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H A102010. Other historical exhibits. (SF71) Attach an explanation of historical 4” X 6” photos mounted on a single members’ 4-H history. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book importance. horizontal 11” X 14” black or white with most current year’s work. A102011. Exhibit depicting the importance of a community or Nebraska poster or mat board. No foam board A101015. Special Events Scrapbook. (SF71) A scrapbook relating to a 4-H historic landmark. (SF71) backing should be used. Each photo special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, A102012. Community Report. (SF71) Documenting something of historical in the display must be numbered using such as a trip, family reunion, etc. significance from past to present. a pencil. Numbers should be readable A102013. Historic Collection. (SF71) Displayed securely and attractively in a but not distract from the overall container no larger than 22” X 28”. display. No titles, captions, or stick-on A102014. Video documentary of a family or a community event. (SF71) Must numbers will be allowed. Photos may be produced and edited by 4-H member. Must be entered as a DVD or USB. be mounted vertically or horizontally. For all your car, truck & farm A102015. 4-H Club/County Scrapbook. (SF71) Scrapbook relating 4-H history Level 2 Data Tags are required. needs come and see of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books are included H. Print Exhibits: Print exhibits in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. for both Level 2 and 3 must be 8x10 April & the Guys at A102016. 4-H Member Scrapbook. (SF71) Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H printed mounted in 11” X 14” (outside members’ 4-H history. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book size) cut matting with a sandwich with most current year’s work. mat board backing. No foam board A102017. Special Events Scrapbook. (SF71) A scrapbook relating to a 4-H should be used for matting or backing. special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, Incorrect sizes will not be accepted. Mat such as a trip, family reunion, etc. openings may be rectangular or oval. Photos may be horizontal or vertical. COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS No frames are allowed. Appropriate 231 West Second St., Chadron Photography Department B unit data tags are required. Superintendent: Tena Cook I. Entry Tags: Entry tags should be 308-432-4488 • 866-748-4149 Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips securely attached to the upper right- General Rules: hand corner of the exhibit. Fax 308-432-2535 A. Youth may enter in all three units. (Dawes County Only) Only 15 entries J. Data Tags: are required on all are allowed per member. print and display exhibits. Data tags Your Local Dealer B. Entry Tags: Entry Tag must be securely attached to the upper right-hand are not required for portfolios. Each corner of displays or prints. exhibit must have the appropriate C. A photograph may only be used on one exhibit and may be taken with a number and level of data tags as film or digital camera. outlined below. Current data tags On the Farm Service Truck Available! D. Photos must be shot by 4-H member during the current project year with and help sheet are available at www. the exception of Portfolios, which may include images captured and/or exhibited northernpanhandle.unl.edu in previous years. •Level 1: All Level 1 photos Proud to E. Securely attach photos, mats, backing, and data tags. Exhibits that are should have a Level 1 Data Tag securely poorly attached may be disqualified. Do not use photo corners, borders, or place attached to the back of the exhibit in Support 4-H! coverings over the exhibits. the upper right-hand corner. F. Portfolios: All portfolios must include the following information: 1) 1-page •Level 2 Prints: All Level 2 max bio, 2) table of contents, 3) year each photo was taken, 4) title for each image, prints must have a Level 2 Data Tag. Communications & Expressive Arts 33

•Level 2 Displays: Each photo of five pictures, which tell a photo story, and should have a photographic current year. The remaining images may have been taken at any time during the of the display must include a separate introduction, a body and a conclusion, all done with pictures. Each photo member’s 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. Portfolios Level 2 Data Tag. Data Tags should should show a definite step. Imagination and variety are encouraged. may include photos which are exhibited in other Level 3 classes during the same be numbered with the corresponding B180030. Panorama Exhibit. Entry will consist of an arrangement of three or year. Portfolios must include: 1) 1-page max bio, 2) table of contents, 3) year photo’s number more pictures connected to show a wide angle of a subject. Pictures may have each photo was taken, 4) title for each image, 5) device make and model used to •Level 3 Prints: All Level 3 some overlap, but unwanted excess may be cropped (cut). capture each image, and 6) reflections for each image. When writing reflections, prints must have a Level 3 Data Tag. B180040. Fun With Shadows Display. Entry will consist of three pictures of youth should focus on what new photography techniques or skills they were K. STATE FAIR SPECIAL three different subjects that capture the image of the shadow. B180050. Magic and practicing when they took the photo, what makes the image successful, and what DISPLAYS SELECTION: Photos will Tricks Display. Entry will consist of a display of three pictures of three different could have been done to improve the image. be selected from state fair print entries subjects that use a “special effect” to create interesting photos. B182020. Advanced Techniques & Lighting Print. (SF89) Photos should show that depict Nebraska for an Extension B180060. Photo Journal. An entry will consist of a single completed and bound an experimentation or exploration of advanced lighting, such as low-light or Office Display. This exhibit will be on section of project 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the Level 1 project manual titled “Focus on silhouette photography or another advanced photography technique, such as display in the Dean’s Office on UNL’s Photography”. astrophotography, underwater photography, or infrared photography. (Activity East Campus. 3, 4, 5, or 12) L. All static exhibits must have DIVISION 181 LEVEL 2 NEXT LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY B182030. Advanced Composition Print. (SF89) Photos should show advanced received a purple ribbon at the Level 2 photographers should be utilizing all the skills and techniques they compositions, such as using diagonal, horizontal, or vertical lines or repeating county fair to advance to the State have developed thus far in their photography careers, especially topics covered in shapes to frame a subject or lead the viewer’s eye through a scene; breaking the Fair. Book 1 Photography Basics and Book 2 Next Level Photography. rule of thirds to compose a discordant image; or another advanced composition technique covered in Book 3 Mastering Photography (Activity 6, 7) DIVISION 180 LEVEL 1: DIVISION 181: LEVEL 2 CLASSES B182040. Portrait Print. (SF89) A great portrait captures not only a person’s PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS B181010. Level 2 Portfolio. (SF88) Level 2 portfolios should represent the physical image, but also something of the person’s character or personality. Not State Fair Classes photographer’s best work and must include 5-7 different images from the 4-H Photos may be either formal or informal but must be of one or more human A. Unit I Picture Displays: member’s photography career. At least 2 images must have been taken during subjects. (Activity 9) •Photos should be 4” X 6” the current year. The remaining images may have been taken at any time during B182050. Still Life Print. (SF89) Photos should capture non-moving objects that mounted on a single horizontal 11” X the member’s 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. Portfolios have been arranged in an interesting way. Photos should demonstrate advanced 14” black (preferred) or white poster may include photos which are exhibited in other Level 2 classes during the same control over lighting and composition. (Activity 8) or matting board. year. Portfolios must include: 1) 1-page max bio, 2) table of contents, 3) year each B182060. Freeze/Blur the Moment Print. (SF89) Photos should capture a •Every photo on picture display photo was taken, 4) title for each image, 5) device make and model used to subject in motion. Photographers should adjust shutter speed to either freeze or must be pencil numbered (No. 2 lead capture each image, and 6) reflections for each image. When writing reflections, blur the movement. (Activity 11) pencil) below (for judge’s reference youth should focus on what new photography techniques they were practicing only). Numbers should be readable but when they took the photo, what makes the image successful, and what could have COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS not detract from display. been done to improve the image. Presentations Department B •No titles, captions, or stick-on B181020. Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print. (SF87) Photos The Dawes County presentation contest will be Thursday, July 29 at 4:30 p.m. numbers will be allowed. should capture a creative use of lighting, such as diffused lighting, backlighting, Youth must sign up for presentation classes by July 1. •Photos must be mounted or hard lighting, reflections, or another lighting technique covered in Book 2 vertically or horizontally. Next Level Photography (Activity 3, 4, 5) DIVISION 151: 4-H ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS •Personal Data Tags (part A and B181030. Creative Composition Display or Print. (SF87) Photos should An Illustrated Presentation, given by one (1) individual or a team of two (2) B) are required. capture a creative composition using the Rule of Thirds, Golden Triangle, Golden individuals, is a live presentation with a formal talk where youth will use visual B. Level 1 Photo Journal: Rectangle, or another composition technique covered in Book 2 Next Level aids (such as props, posters, computer-based visuals, handouts, video, etc.) to •Choose project area 1, 2, 3 or Photography. (Activity 6, 7, 8, 9) show and tell others how to do something. The judge views the entire presentation 4 in the Level 1 project manual titled B181040. Abstract Photography Display or Print. (SF87) Photos should be and engages in a question-and-answer session following the presentation. “Photography Basics” abstract or capture a small piece of a larger subject. Abstract photos may not Participant Requirements: •Complete the pages associated look like anything in particular but should be able to capture a viewer’s attention. with the project of your choice (project (Activity 11) 1, 2, 3 or 4) or recreate and print the B181050. Candid Photography Display or Print. (SF87) Candid photos should pages (still using actual photos). capture a special moment or meaningful interaction. Photos should be un-posed. •Place pages in an 8 1/2” X 11” (Activity 10) black or white 3 ring binder. B181060. Expression through Color Display or Print. (SF87) Photos should D&S Market •Personal Data Tags are capture a creative use of color or a color scheme, such as complimentary, Now in Two Locations required. For your journal complete contrasting, monochromatic, warm, cool, primary, secondary, or tertiary. Part A only and include this as page (Activity 13) *Full Line Groceries *Ice one of your journal. Downtown Crawford DIVISION 182 LEVEL 3: MASTERING PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION 180: LEVEL 1 CLASSES Level 3 photographers should be exploring and experimenting with advanced Monday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. B180010. Picture Display. Entry will techniques. This may include but does not necessarily require using an SLR camera, Friendly Service, for Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. consist of three pictures. The 4-H manual adjustments, or other advanced equipment. Level 3 photographers should all your grocery needs! member will exhibit one picture from be utilizing all the skills and techniques they have developed throughout their 308-665-2772 three different categories. Categories photography career, especially topics covered in Book 1 Photography Basics, ************************* to be selected from include: 1) Book 2 Next Level Photography, and Book 3 Mastering Photography. Downtown Harrison animal, 2) building, 3) people, 4) Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. landscape, 5) special effects, 6) still DIVISION 182: LEVEL 3 CLASSES life, 7) sports. B182010. Level 3 Portfolio. (SF88) Level 3 portfolios should represent the Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Closed Sunday B180020. Picture Story Series. photographer’s best work. Level 3 portfolios must include 9-11 images from An entry will consist of a series the 4-H member’s photography career. At least 3 images should be from the 308-668-9410 34 Communications & Expressive Arts • Consumer & Family Sciences

A. Presentations in Dawes County will be in four age divisions: Clover Kid, audience and teach them about something the 4-H youth is learning through 4-H placed in an 8 1/2” X 11”, 3 ring binder. Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. educational experiences focused on the priorities of college and career readiness, Include an appropriate cover. Portfolio B. Time limit is 6-8 minutes for a presentation by an individual, and 8-10 community development, entrepreneurship, food supply confidence, healthy should build upon itself each year minutes for a team presentation. living, leadership development, and STEM (additional pages can be added each C. All participants must be 10 years old before January 1 of the current year B152001. Teaching Presentation. (SF66) year, but should be dated.) See pages to participate at the State Contest. 9-11 in STEAM Clothing 2: Simply D. All participants must have received a purple rating at the county contest DIVISION 153: Digital Video – 4-H FilmFest Sewing project manual for portfolio to advance to the State Contest. The 4-H FilmFest is the display of digital videos that show the recording, formatting. E. Topic: All 4-H Presentations topics should be related to what the 4-H youth reproducing, and broadcasting of moving visual images; digital videos may be C220002. Textile Science Scrapbook. is learning through 4-H educational experience focused on the priorities of created by one (1) individual or a team of two (2) individuals. (SF20) Must include at least 10 career and college readiness, community development, entrepreneurship, food The following digital videos may be entered: different textile samples. Use Textile supply confidence, healthy living, leadership development, and STEM (science, •Video Public Service Announcement: A short video that communicates Information Cards template on page 39 technology, engineering, math). an educational message focused on a cause, activity, or event (Length: 60 seconds). in STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing •Narrative: A video that tells a fact or fiction story (Length: 3-5 minutes). project manual to identify fabric J200029. Clover Kid Presentation. •Documentary: A video that presents factual information about a person, swatches. Completed textile cards event, or process (Length: 3-5 minutes). should be placed in an 8 1/2” X 11”, B151112. PREMIER PRESENTER CONTEST. (State Only) (SF65) Participant •Animation: A video created by techniques that simulate movement from 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate Qualification: One individual or one two-person team (top purple or Grand individual images (Length: 3-5 minutes). cover. Textile Science Scrapbook Champion Presentation in the county contest) from the Illustrated Presentation should build upon itself each year Class will advance to the Premier Presenter Contest. B153001. 4-H FilmFest (Digital Video) Contest. (SF67) (additional pages can be added each B151113. Illustrated Presentation. (SF65) It is a live presentation where youth year, but should be dated). See project use visual aids to show and tell others how to do something. CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES manual for fabric suggestions. Clothing Department C C220003. Sewing for Profit. (SF63) DIVISION 152: TEACHING (TRADE SHOW EXHIBIT) PRESENTATIONS Superintendents: Stephanie Cogdill, Kris Vahrenkamp, and Julie Schommer Using page 161-167 in the STEAM A Teaching (Trade Show Exhibit) Presentation, given by one (1) individual or Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips Clothing 2: Simply Sewing project a team of two (2) individuals, is a live, interactive, trade show style presentation Clothing Guidelines and Rules: manual, display what products you where youth will continuously engage a constantly- changing/moving audience ***ALL CLOTHING PROJECTS (SEWING, KNITTING, CROCHET, posted online and analyze the cost for 30 minutes by showing and telling them how to do something while answering SHOPPING & MODELING) WILL BE JUDGED AT PRE-FAIR DAY ON of goods purchased to determine questions. THURSDAY, JULY 29. the appropriate selling price for Participant Requirements: NO CLOTHING WILL BE JUDGED DURING FAIR.*** your product. The Exhibit may be a A. All participants must be 10 years old before January 1 of the current year A. Entry Tags. Every clothing exhibit must be described on the appropriate notebook, poster, or small display. B. Topics: Teaching (Trade Show Exhibit) Presentations should engage the entry tag accompanying it (for example: dark blue wool skirt and jacket, red and Exhibits should not exceed 22” X 30”. white figured blouse). Entry tag placement: as you look at the garment place the entry tag securely using straight pins or safety pins on the right side of the DIVISION 221: STEAM: BEYOND garment and the hook of the hanger to the left. THE NEEDLE B. Identification Labels. Each item entered as a clothing, knitting or crochet 4-H members must show their own exhibit must have a label attached stating: County, Exhibitor’s name and age, original creativity. project name, and class in which garment is entered, and the number of years C221001. Design Portfolio. (SF20) enrolled in the project exhibited. Wool entries must have the fiber content listed A portfolio consisting of at least three on the identification label. Attach a label on every component of the outfit using design samples or activities. Refer to safety pins or by basting. Not responsible for unlabeled items. the project manual for activity ideas. C. Preparation of Exhibits. Please bring all wearable exhibits on wire hangers The portfolio should be placed in an or hangers with a swivel hook ONLY. All exhibits not suitable for hanging should 8 1/2” X 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an be entered in a self-sealing plastic bag hung on a hanger. Wool garments and appropriate cover. (Additional pages garments with narrow straps hang better on other hangers, i.e., wooden or can be added each year but should be notched plastic hangers. As you look at the garment, place the hook of the hanger dated.) See pages 14-16 for portfolio pointing to the left. Use safety pins to fasten skirts, shorts, and pants to hangers. formatting. Each piece should be entered on its own hanger. If more than one hanger is used C221002. Color Wheel. (SF20) Create for an entry, fasten hangers belonging to one exhibit together with twist ties or your own color wheel, complimentary rubber bands. color bar or color scheme using pages D. Criteria for Judging. Refer to the Nebraska 4-H website for current state 27-39 in the project manual. The fair scoresheets at www.4h.unl.edu. In addition, all entries must conform to rules exhibit may be a notebook, poster and regulations as set forth in the current Nebraska State Fair Book E. All clothing or small display. Exhibits should not exhibits must be displayed at the County Fair to receive premium money. exceed 22” X 30”. F. General. Garments as listed may be made for self (4-H member) or another C221003. Embellished Garment person. Garments will be displayed by county. 4-H’ers enrolled in clothing With Original Design. (SF26) Create projects should continue their skill development. Once you have exhibited in a a garment using intermediate or higher level, you are not eligible to exhibit in a lower level. All static exhibits must advanced techniques as defined in have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. the project manual. Designs are the See AJ Huffman, Misty Hickstein, original idea of the 4-Her using the Cesar Barraza or Waymann Wild DIVISION 220: GENERAL CLOTHING elements and principles of design to 4-H members in all skill levels may exhibit in this area. make an original statement. www.wahlstromcars.com C220001. Clothing Portfolio. (SF20) Complete at least four different samples/ C221004. Original Designed Fabric DAILY RENTAL CARS AVAILABLE activities from Chapters 2, 3 OR 4 of the project manual. The Portfolio should be Yardage. (SF27) Fabric yardage is Consumer & Family Sciences 35 designed using techniques such as C221010. Wearable Technology Accessory. (SF33) (Not eligible for State C222002. Pressing Matters. (SF20) 4-H Members enrolled in STEAM Clothing those found in the manual. Other Fair Fashion Show) An accessory constructed integrating technology into the 2 may enter a ham or sleeve roll from pages 21-25 “A Pressing Matter” in the embellishments may be added. Exhibit accessory (For example: Charging Backpack, Fitness Tracker, and etc.) project manual. Exhibit should include answers to lesson questions that are most consists of at least one yard of finished appropriate to include. fabric. Include information on how Division 211- STEAM CLOTHING 1 - C222003. Upcycled Garment. (SF21) (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion the fabric was designed – describe the Not State Fair Eligible – County Only Show) Create a garment from used textile-based items. The original used item process and materials used and how Exhibits will be simple articles requiring minimal skills. Follow suggested skills must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable the fabric will be used. If additional in project manual. May exhibit one item per class number. 4-H’ers who have piece of clothing. The finished garment must reflect at least one skill learned in information is not included, exhibit enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 project are not eligible to exhibit in this project. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must will be lowered one ribbon placing. STEAM Clothing 1. accompany the entry. C221005. Item (garment or non- C211901. Clothing Portfolio. Complete at least three different samples/activities C222004. Upcycled Clothing Accessory. (SF22) (Not eligible for State Fair clothing item) Constructed From from Chapter 2 OR Chapter 3 of the project manual. The portfolio should be Fashion Show) A wearable accessory made from a used item. The item used Original Designed Fabric. (SF26) placed in an 8 1/2” X 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover, dividers, must be changed in some way in the redesign process. The finished accessory Fabric yardage is designed first, then and table of contents. (Additional pages can be added each year but should be must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A “before” picture and a a garment is constructed from that dated.) See pages 9-10 for portfolio formatting. description of the redesign process must accompany the entry. fabric. Other embellishments may be C211902. Sewing Kit. Include a list of sewing notions and purpose for each C222005. Textile Clothing Accessory. (SF23) (Not eligible for State Fair added. Include information on how included. (pg. 12-17 in project manual) Fashion Show) Textile accessory is constructed using at least one skill learned the fabric was designed – describe C211903. Fabric Textile Scrapbook. Must include at least 5 different textile in this project from materials appropriate for STEAM 2. Entry examples include: the process and materials used. If samples. Use Textile Information Cards template on page 41 in project manual hats, bags, scarves, gloves. No metal, plastic, paper or rubber base items allowed additional information is not included, to identify fabric swatches. Completed textile cards should be placed in an 8 1/2” (i.e. barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, etc.) SF 28 for following classes: exhibit will be lowered one ribbon X 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. See project manual for fabric C222006. Top. (SF28) (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show – vest placing. suggestions. acceptable) C221006. Textile Arts Garment C211904. What’s The Difference? 4-H members enrolled in STEAM Clothing 1 C222007. Bottom. (SF28) (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show – pants or or Accessory. (SF25) A garment or may enter an exhibit (not to exceed 22” X 30”) a notebook, poster, small display shorts) accessory constructed using new sharing a project comparison and price point. See project manual, “What’s the C222008. Skirt. (SF28) (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) unconventional materials. Examples Difference?” page 118-119. Exhibits should include pictures NO actual pillows. C222009. Lined or Unlined Jacket. (SF28) (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion include rubber bands, plastic and C211905. Clothing Service Project. Can include pillows or pillowcases but are Show) duct tape. A description of the design not limited too. Exhibit (not to exceed 22” X 30”) a notebook, poster, or small C222010. Dress. (SF28) (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show – not formal process must accompany the entry. If display sharing information you generated in the project activity “Serving A wear) additional information is not included, Purpose” page 124 and 125. C222011. Romper or Jumpsuit. (SF28) (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) exhibit will be lowered one ribbon C222012. Two-Piece Outfit. (SF28) (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) placing. Beginning Sewing Exhibits: C222013. Alter Your Pattern. (SF31) Garments constructed from a significantly C221007. Beginning Fashion Exhibits must be made from medium weight woven fabrics that will sew and altered pattern. Entry must include both the constructed garment and the altered Accessory. (SF23) (Not eligible press smoothly, flannel/fleece is acceptable. Solid color fabrics or those having an pattern. Include information sheet that describes: 1) how the pattern was altered for State Fair Fashion Show) An overall print are acceptable. NO PLAIDS, STRIPES, NAPPED, or JERSEY KNIT. or changed; 2) why the changes were needed/wanted. Appropriate skills for accessory designed and/or constructed Patterns should be simple without darts, set-in sleeves, buttonholes, zippers, and altering/designing a pattern in STEAM 2 include: moving darts, merging two using elements and principles of collars. Raglan and kimono sleeves are acceptable. patterns together, altering a pattern for a woven or knit material, adding a lining. design; can be textile or non-textile C211906. Pincushion. C222014. Garment Constructed from Sustainable or Unconventional Fibers. based. Example: shoes, bracelets, C211907. Pillowcase. (SF32) Fabric/Fibers used in this garment have to be manufactured/purchased, scarves, etc. A description of the C211908. Simple Pillow. No larger than 18” X 18”. for example: bamboo, banana, corn husk, and recycled fibers. Garments that are design process must accompany the C211909. Bag/Purse. No zippers or buttonholes. constructed out of unconventional items themselves should be exhibited under entry. If additional information is not C211910. Simple Top. Beyond the Needle. included, exhibit will be lowered one C211911. Simple Bottom. Pants, shorts, or skirt ribbon placing. C211912. Simple Dress. DIVISION 223: STEAM CLOTHING 3 – A STITCH FURTHER C221008 Advanced Fashion C211913. Other. Using skills learned in project manual. (Apron, vest, etc.) Exhibits entered in this project must reflect at least one new skill learned from Accessory. (SF23) (Not eligible for Sewing for your animal items go here. this manual. (See project manual skill-level list). Garments as listed may be made State Fair Fashion Show) An accessory C211914. Upcycled Simple Garment. The original used item must be redesigned from any pattern or any fabric and should demonstrate sewing skills beyond designed and/or constructed using (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. A STEAM Clothing 2. Entry consists of complete constructed garments only. Wool elements and principles of design and “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entries must have the fiber content listed on the identification label. advanced skills; can be textile or non- entry. textile based. Example: peyote stitch, C211915. Upcycled Accessory. A wearable accessory made from a used item. bead embroidery, advanced design on The item used must be changed in some way in the “redesign” process. A “before” tennis shoes, metal stamping, riveting, picture, and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry. resin, and etc. A description of the design process must accompany the DIVISION 222: STEAM CLOTHING 2 – SIMPLY SEWING

RNER Auction entry. If additional information is not Exhibits entered in this project must reflect skills learned from this manual. included, exhibit will be lowered one (See project manual skill-level list). Garments as listed below may be made ribbon placing. from any woven or knit fabric appropriate to the garment’s design and should UCTION SERVICE C221009. Wearable Technology demonstrate sewing skills beyond STEAM Clothing 1. Garment. (SF33) (Not eligible for C222001. Design Basics, Understanding Design Principles. (SF20) 4-H Auction A CHADD ARNER State Fair Fashion Show) Technology members enrolled in STEAM Clothing 2 may enter an exhibit sharing a learning is integrated into the garment in some experience from pages 17-20 in the project manual. Include answers to questions 308-432-6705 • 308-430-2392 way (For example: LEDs, charging found on page 20 of the manual. The Exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small www.arnerauction.net [email protected] capabilities, sensors, and etc.) display. Exhibits should not exceed 22” X 30”. Proud supporter of the Dawes County Fair! 36 Consumer & Family Sciences

C223001. Upcycled Garment. (SF 21) Create a garment from used textile-based block a garment or learn how to use two different (s)? All static exhibits must have received items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some 2. What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)? a purple ribbon at the county fair to way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished garment must reflect 3. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward advance to the State Fair. at least one skill learned in this project. A “before” picture and a description of the your goal(s)? redesign process must accompany the entry. 4. Gauge-Number of rows per inch; number of stitches per inch. C240001. Best Buy for Your Buck. C223002. Upcycled Clothing Accessory. (SF 22) A wearable accessory made 5. Size of needles. (SF84) (Ages 10-13 before January 1, from a used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the redesign 6. Kind of yarn – weight and fiber content. of the current year) - Provide details process. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill learned in this 7. Names of stitches used. of the best buy you made for your project. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must 8. Copy of directions. buck this year. Consider building the accompany the entry. C225001. Level 2 Knitted Clothing. Knitted item or garment using pattern ultimate wardrobe by adding to this C223003. Textile Clothing Accessory. (SF 23) Textile accessory is constructed stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss stitches. Basic stitches entry each year by dividing it into Year using at least one skill learned in this project from materials appropriate for [including: Knit (K), Purl (P), Knit Pass Over (SKPO), Knit Two Together 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story in a STEAM 3. Entry examples include: hats, bags, scarves, gloves. No metal, plastic, (K2tog), Yarn Over (yo)] to form patterns binder or video, no posters please (see paper or rubber base items allowed (i.e. barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, C225002. Level 2 Knitted Home Environment Item. Knitted Item using basic general information above). Do not etc.) stitches [including: Knit (K), Purl (P), Slip Knit Pass Over (SKPO), Knit Two include the Shopping In Style Fashion SF28 for following classes: Together (K2tog), Yarn Over (yo)] to form patterns. Show Information Sheet in your entry C223004. Dress or Formal. C225003. Arm or Finger Knitted Item. for this class. Although both entries C223005. Skirted Combination. (Skirt with shirt, vest or jacket OR jumper and C225004. Loom Knitted Item. do share some information, there shirt) C225005. Level 3 Knitted Clothing. Knitted item or garment made from are differences in content and format C223006. Pants or Shorts Combination. (Pants or shorts with shirt, vest or advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle for this class. Provide details about jacket) knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, feather and fan or knitting with wardrobe inventory which indicates C223007. Romper or Jumpsuit. one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. made by using stitches learned the following: C223008. Specialty Wear. (Includes swim wear, costumes, hunting gear, or in Level 2 while advancing to circular knitting, double pointed needle knitting, •Why you selected the garment chaps) knitting with multiple pattern stitches, and changing colors throughout the you did C223009. Lined or Unlined jacket. garment such as argyle knitting and chart knitting. •Clothing budget C223010. Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket or Outerwear. (SF29) A tailored blazer C225006. Level 3 Knitted Home Environment Item. Knitted item made by •Cost of garment or suit jacket or coat. Wool entries must have the fiber content listed on the using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to circular knitting, double •Conclusion or summary identification label to be considered for the Make It With Wool Award. pointed needle knitting, knitting with multiple pattern stitches, and changing statement(s) stating your final C223011. Alter/Design Your Pattern. (SF31) Garment constructed from a colors throughout the garment such as argyle knitting and chart knitting. comments on why you selected your significantly altered pattern. Entry must include both the constructed garment C225007. Level 3 Machine Knitting. “best buy for your buck.” and the altered pattern. Include information sheet that describes: 1) how the •Provide 3 color photos of you pattern was altered or changed, 2) why the changes were needed/wanted. DIVISION 226: CROCHET (SF61 for all classes) wearing the garment - front view - side Appropriate skills for altering/designing a pattern in STEAM 3 include: moving Information Sheet for Crochet. Each crocheted exhibit must include the view - back view darts, adding a zipper, merging two patterns together, altering a pattern for a following information with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon C240002. Best Buy for Your Buck. woven or knit material, adding a lining, designing your own pattern) placing. (SF84) (Ages 14-18 before January C223012. Garment Constructed from Sustainable or Unconventional Fibers. 1. What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit (Example: Learn how to 1 of the current year) Provide details (SF32) Fabric/Fibers used in this garment have to be manufactured/purchased, block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s)? of the best buy you made for your for example: bamboo, banana, corn husk, and recycled fibers. Garments that are 2. What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)? buck this year. Consider building the constructed out of the unconventional items themselves should be exhibited 3. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward ultimate wardrobe by adding to this under Beyond the Needle. your goal(s)? entry each year by dividing it into Year 4. Gauge and size of hook. 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story in a DIVISION 225: KNITTING (SF60 for all classes) 5. Kind of yarn – weight and fiber content or other material used. binder or video, no posters please (see All knitted and crocheted items will be displayed in the clothing area. 6. Names of stitches used. general information above). Do not Criteria for judging knitting and crochet: Design and Color, Neatness, 7. Copy of directions. include the Shopping In Style Fashion Knitting or Crochet Mechanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes. C226001. Level 2 Crocheted Clothing. Crochet garment using basic stitches Show Information Sheet in your entry. Information Sheet for Knitting. Each knitted exhibit must include the [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns. Although both entries do share some following information with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon C226002. Level 2 Crocheted Home Environment Item. Crochet item using basic information, there are differences placing: stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns. in content and format for this class. 1. What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit (Example: Learn how to C226003. Level 3 Crocheted Clothing. Crochet garment using stitches learned Provide details listed for those ages in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, 10-13 plus include the following design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches. additions: C226004. Level 3 Crocheted Home Environment Item. Crochet item using •Body shape discussion stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, •Construction quality details - Daniel R. Johnson D.D.S. hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches. •Design features that affected 259 King St., Chadron your selection CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES •Cost per wearing 308-432-5623 Consumer Management Department C •Care of garment Monday & Tuesday: Superintendents: Stephanie Cogdill, Kris Vahrenkamp, Julie Schommer •Conclusion or summary and Lisa Briggs statement(s) stating your final 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m. DIVISION 240: SHOPPING IN STYLE (Age 10 and over) comments on why you selected your Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. General Information: “best buy for your buck.” Posters should be on 14” X 22” poster board. Three-ring binders should be 8 •Provide 3 color photos of you Good Luck at the Fair! 1/2” X 11” X 1”. Videos should be less than 5 minutes in length and be able to be wearing the garment - front view - side played on a PC using Windows Media Player, Real Player, or QuickTime Player. view - back view Consumer & Family Sciences 37

C240003. Revive Your Wardrobe. you do with the income you received? Include your income inventory in the Fair Eligible. (SF88) Take at least two items in your exhibit. C410010. Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Embellished Garment(s) with an wardrobe that still fit but that you C247003. Tracking Expenses. (SF247) Use an app or chart like the one on page Original Design. Garment is created using intermediate or advanced techniques don’t wear anymore and pair them 17 to track your spending over 2 months. Answer the following questions: What as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H’er using with something new to make them did you spend most of your money on? What did you learn about your spending the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. wearable once again. Create a photo habits? Will you make any changes in your spending based upon what you C410015. Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Garment Constructed From Original story, which includes before and after learned? Why or why not? Include your chart in your exhibit. Designed Fabric. Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed photos and a description of what was C247004. Money Personality Profile. (SF247) Complete the money personality from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added. done. Put in a binder, poster, or video profile found on pages 21-22. Answer the following questions: What is your C410020. Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Textile Arts Garment(s). Garment (see general information). money personality? How does your money personality affect the way you spend/ is constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, C240004. Show Me Your Colors. save money? Have a friend or family member complete the money personality plastic, duct tape. (SF89) Select 6-8 color photos of you profile. Compare and contrast (how are you alike, how are you different) your C410025. Modeled Beyond the Needle- Wearable Technology Garment. wearing different colors. Half should money personality profile with theirs. Garment has integrated technology into its design. be what you consider to be good C247005. Complete Activity 8 “What Does It Really Cost?”. (SF247) (on pages C410026. Modeled Constructed “STEAM 1” Garment (s). Not State Fair personal color choices and half should 39-40). Eligible. Possible types of garments include simple top, bottom (pants, shorts, or be poor personal color choices. Write C247006. My Work; My Future. (SF247) Interview three adults in your life about skirt), or dress, which required minimal skills to construct. May also model an a brief explanation with each photo their careers or jobs using the questions on page 51 and record these answers. In apron or vest over a purchased outfit. describing your selections. Refer to the addition, answer the following questions on your display. What did you find most C410030. Modeled Constructed “STEAM 2” Garment(s). Possible types of manual page 23 for more information. interesting about these jobs? Were there any positions you might want to pursue garments include: Dress; Romper or Jumpsuit; Skirted Outfit – skirt with top, Entry should be a poster (see general as your career? Why/Why not? What careers interest you at this point in your vest, or lined/unlined jacket – must have sewn two pieces; Jumper and Shirt – information). life? What are three steps you need to do now to prepare for this career? must have sewn both pieces; Pants or Shorts Outfit – pants or shorts with top, C240005. Clothing 1st Aid Kit. C247007. Interview. (SF247) Interview someone who is paid a salary; someone vest, or lined/unlined jacket – must have sewn two pieces. A purchased top can be (SF64) Refer to page 73 of the manual who is paid a commission; and someone who is paid an hourly wage. Have them worn to complete a skirt, pants or shorts outfit with a vest or unlined jacket. 4-H and complete a clothing first aid kit. answer the following questions plus any additional questions you may have. 1) members who have enrolled in or who have completed STEAM 3 projects are not Include a list of items in the kit and What are some benefits of receiving your pay the way you do (salary, commission, eligible to enter STEAM 2. Nightshirts, flannel lounging pants or any other types brief discussion of why each was or hourly wage)? 2) What are some negative outcomes for getting paid the way of loungewear can NOT be modeled. included. Put in appropriately sized you do? 3) Does your pay keep pace with inflation? Why do you think this? C410040. Modeled Constructed “STEAM 3” Garment(s). Possible types of box or tote with a lid. No larger than Summarize: Based upon your interviews which payment method would suit you garments include: Dress or formal; Skirted Outfit - skirt with shirt, vest, or lined/ a shoebox. the best? Discuss your answer. unlined jacket – must have sewn two pieces; Jumper and Shirt – must have sewn C240006. Mix, Match, & Multiply. C247008. The Cost of Not Banking. (SF247) Type your answers to the questions both pieces; Pants or Shorts Outfit (pants or shorts with shirt, vest or jacket); (SF90) Using this concept from about Elliot on page 50. Romper or Jumpsuit; Specialty Wear (Swim wear, costumes, western wear-chaps, page 32 of the manual take at least C247009. Evaluating Investment Alternatives. (SF247) Complete the case study chinks or riding attire); Non-tailored Jacket or Coat – Additional pieces with 5 pieces of clothing and create new of Jorge on page 64. Answer all three questions found at the bottom of the page. jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased; Tailored Blazer, Suit Jacket outfits. Use your imagination to show C247010. Understanding Credit Scores. (SF247) Watch the video and read the or Coat. Additional pieces with blazer, jacket or coat may either be constructed various looks (i.e. on a clothes line, resource listed on page 71. Answer the following questions. 1) Name 3 prudent or purchased. A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or lined/unlined in a tree, on a mannequin). Include a actions that can reduce a credit card balance. 2) What are the main factors that jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. Nightwear or loungewear can NOT be brief discussion of each outfit, which drive the cost of credit? 3) List one personal financial goal that you could use modeled. demonstrates what you have learned credit or collateral to purchase. C410050. Modeled Knitted or Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3). Knitted by completing this entry. Entry can be Discuss possible consequences that might happen with improper use of credit garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss a binder, poster, or video (see general for your purchase stitches or advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed information). C247011. You Be the Teacher. (SF247) Create an activity, storyboard, game or needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, feather and fan or display that would teach another youth about “Key Terms” listed on page 62. knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. Crocheted garment DIVISION 247: MY FINANCIAL Activity/display must include at least five (5) of the terms. using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, cluster or mesh stitches or advance FUTURE crochet stitches such as afghan, broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern General Information: CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES stitches. Garment needs to be a complete outfit as in a dress, coat or two-piece Entries should be typed and then Fashion Show Department C ensemble (bottom and top). attached to a piece of colored card Superintendents: Stephanie Cogdill, Kris Vahrenkamp, and Julie Schommer C410060. Modeled Shopping In Style Purchased Outfit and Written Report. stock or colored poster board (limit the Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips (SF184) Participants must be enrolled in the Shopping In Style 4-H Project to size of the poster board or card stock General Information: enter. The curriculum is developed and designed for youth ages 10 and older to 14” X 22” or smaller). You may use DIVISION 410: FASHION SHOW the front and back of the poster board. A. Judging will be at Consumer & Family Sciences Day on Thursday, July C247001. Write 3 SMART Financial 29. Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. Public Fashion Show will be Thursday, July Goals for Yourself. (SF247) 29, 7 p.m. One should be short term, one B. Each contestant should choose or make accessories to complete the outfit intermediate, and one long term. modeled. Explain how you intend to reach each C. All garments must remain on display during the County Fair. goal you set. D. Boys and girls are encouraged to enter with separate dressing rooms C247002. Income Inventory. (SF247) provided. Using page 13 as a guideline, list E. All garments styled before the judges must be entered for clothing sources and amounts of income you judging. Proudly Supports 4-H earn/receive over a six-month period. F. Garments should be age appropriate. Answer the following questions: What 308-432-2858 | fnbo.com were your income sources? Were there CLASSES: any steady income sources? What did C410001. Modeled Clover Kids & Sewing for Fun Favorite Outfit. Not State Member FDIC 38 Consumer & Family Sciences to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. C255001. Needlework item. (Made with yarn or floss). C257016. Accessory. Original made Participants must model a complete outfit. All pieces of the garment must be C255002. Simple fabric accessory, like a pillow, laundry bag, pillowcase, table from Glass. Etch, mosaic, stain, purchased. Youth must submit 4-H Shopping in Style Fashion Show Written runner, etc. molten or otherwise manipulate. Report. Form can be found under Scoresheets & Forms at the bottom of the page C255003. Accessory made with original batik or tie-dye. C257017. Accessory. Original made at https://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/contests/fashion-show. C255004. Simple accessory made using wood. from Metal. Cut, shape, punch, sculpt, C255005. Simple accessory made using plastic. reassemble or otherwise manipulate. CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES C255006. Simple accessory made using glass. C257018. Accessory. Original made Home Environment Department C C255007. Simple accessory made using clay. from Ceramic or Tile. Treatment Superintendent: Lisa Briggs C255008. Simple accessory made using paper. to exhibit must go through process Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips C255009. Simple accessory made using metal tooling or metal punch. that permanently alters the medium. Guidelines and Rules: C255010. Storage item made or recycled. Painting alone is not sufficient. HOME ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITS are evaluated by these criteria: C255011. Bulletin or message board. C257019. Accessory. Recycled/ A. Items must be designed to be used for home decorating, home furnishing C255012. Problem solved. Use a creative method to show you solved a problem Upcycled Item for the home. Reuse or home management (No clothing, purses, note cards, scrapbooks/photo (air quality, water, sound, temperature, lighting, fire escape plan, etc.) a common object or material in a albums, etc.) C255013. Video showing how to make a bed, organize a room, or the steps you creative way. Include description of B. Accessories should be of high quality (as compared to quick, simple crafts), used to make your simple accessory. what was done to recycle or reuse item suitable for use in the home several months throughout the year. Holiday specific in your attached information. items are discouraged. Exhibits made from kits are also discouraged as kits limit DIVISION 257: DESIGN DECISIONS C257020. Furniture. Recycled/ decision making in the design process. Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include Remade. Made or finished by using C. Items should show creativity and originality, along with the application of element or principle of design used. a common object or material in a design principles and elements. (Ask yourself: How have I shown creativity and Scoresheet SF201: Classes 1 – 3, 5 creative way. Include description of applied the design principles and elements in this accessory? Youth are required Scoresheet SF200: Classes 4, 6-18, 23 - 25 what was done to recycle or reuse item to include this information). Scoresheet SF207: Classes 19 - 20 in your attached information. D. Entered in correct class: What medium is the majority of your accessory Scoresheet SF203: Classes 21 - 22 C257021. Furniture. Wood Opaque made from? What was changed or manipulated? finish such as paint or enamel. E. Items should be ready for display in the home (pictures framed, wall C257001. Design Board for a Room. Include: color scheme, wall treatment, C257022. Furniture. Wood Clear hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc.). No single mat board or artist canvas floor treatment, etc. OR floor plan for a room. Posters 22” X 28”, or multimedia finish showing wood grain. panels. Wrapped canvas (if staples not visible on edge) is accepted without presentation (on CD). Show what you learned with before and after pictures or C257023. Furniture. Fabric Covered. framing, but still needs to include hanger. MAKE SURE HANGERS ARE diagrams, samples, story, cost comparisons, optional arrangements, etc. May include stool, chair seat, slip- STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE ITEM!! Items not ready for display will C257002. Problem Solved, Energy Savers OR Career Exploration. Identify a covers, headboard, etc. be dropped a ribbon placing. problem (as problem windows, storage needs, inconvenient room arrangement, C257024. Furniture. Outdoor Living. F. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to cost comparison, energy conservation, waste management, etc.) OR, explore a Furniture made/refurbished suitable advance to state fair. career related to home environment. (What would it be, what education is needed, for outdoor use (NOTE: May be G. Items should not be made for beginning level or other projects (ex: what would you do, etc.) Using poster, notebook, multimedia presentation (on displayed outside). Include description simple (10 min) table runners or woodworking). Exhibits from the beginning CD) or other method, describe the problem and how it was solved OR your of what was done to recycle or reuse level project, Design My Place, are county only and not state fair eligible. career exploration. item in your attached information. H. Number of entries per individual: No limit of entries in ALL home C257003. Solar, Wind, OR Other Energy Alternatives for the Home. Can be C257025. Accessory. Outdoor environment projects per exhibitor. models, either an original creation or an adaption of kit. If kit, label and explain Living. Accessory made/refurbished I. Entry tag needs to include a clear description of item (example, blue, 3 what was learned and how the item could be used in or on exterior of home. by 4-H member suitable for outdoor drawer dresser). In addition, a label with the exhibitor’s name and county should C257004. Technology in Design. Incorporate technology into a project related use. Include description of what was be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit. to home environment; for example, using conductive thread to create a circuit done to recycle or reuse item in your J. Size: Exhibits may be no taller than 7 feet and no wider than 6 feet. that enhances a wall hanging. attached information. All SUPPORTING INFORMATION: Supporting information is required C257005. Community Service Activity. Show what was done as a community for all Home Environment exhibits. Information must also include elements or service activity related to this project. In a notebook, photo story, or poster, show DIVISION 260: SKETCHBOOK principles of design used and steps taken to complete project. Tag templates can the purpose and results of that activity. Ex: painting a mural at a daycare or 4-H CROSSROADS be found on 4-H State Fair website: http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook#tab3 Exhibits building, helping an elderly person paint or clean their home, etc. May be an Score sheet SF200: Classes 1 – 9 without supporting information will be dropped a ribbon placing. individual or club activity. Use techniques from manual C257006. Window Covering. May include curtains, draperies, shades, shutters, or comparable techniques. Attach DIVISION 255: DESIGN MY PLACE Not State Fair Eligible etc. information to explain steps taken. C257007. Floor Covering. May be woven, braided, painted floor cloth, etc. May Information must also include element be exhibited as a poster or multimedia presentation (on CD). or principle of design used. C257008. Bedcover. May include quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust ruffle, canopy, C260001. Original pencil or chalk Heritage Seed Co., Inc. etc. For quilts, state who did the quilting. (No tied fleece blankets.) drawing framed and ready to hang. 324 Main St, PO o 544, Crawford 800-422-7662 C257009. Accessory. Framed Original Needlework/Stitchery. May be (p. 10-21) Scratch art accepted in this commercially framed. category. Eery & Sybil Fo, Owners C257010. Accessory. Textile – 2D (Tablecloth or runner, dresser scarf, wall C260002. Original ink drawing Bus. 308-665-1672 hanging, etc. No tied fleece blankets or 10-minute table runners.) framed and ready to hang. (pg. 22- C257011. Accessory. Textile – 3D (Pillows, pillow shams, fabric bowls, etc.) 28) Custom Seed Cleaning, Seed, Feed, Twine, C257012. Accessory. 2D C260003. Home accessory made with Lawn & Garden, Agricultural Pesticides C257013. Accessory. 3D (String art, wreaths, etc.). fiber. (pg. 29) C257014. Accessory. Original Floral Design. For classes 15-18, determine entry C260004. Home accessory made with by what medium was manipulated. felted wool. (pg. 29-33) C257015. Accessory. Original made from Wood. Burn, cut, shape or otherwise C260005. Home accessory made with Good Luck 4-H’ers manipulate. linter. (pg. 34-36) Consumer & Family Sciences 39

C260006. Home accessory using art exhibit using one of the techniques in the above classes to show how art can 2) What will the child learn or what skills will they gain using the kit? batik. (pg. 37-39) define a sense of place, or life in Nebraska. For example – solar printing; making 3) What item(s) was made by the 4-H’er. 4-H’er should make one or C260007. Home accessory made by prints using shed snakeskin or plant; an acrylic, oil; watercolor painting of scenes more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. (It is highly suggested weaving. (pg. 40-47) of your community or the surrounding area; or using objects from nature to that an inventory list of items in the kit be included). C260008. Home accessory made with make the painting. Include the required information listed above and how this Exhibitors in the Human Development project area will be asked to focus fabric exhibitor has dyed. (pg. 48-50) project represents Nebraska life. on designing toys/games/activities that meet the different needs of children. C260009. Original sculpted or Categories are based on the Early Learning Guidelines in Nebraska, which thrown home accessory made with DIVISION 256: HEIRLOOM TREASURES/FAMILY KEEPSAKES identify the important areas in which our children should grow and develop. Use clay. (pg. 53-62) No purchased items. Scoresheet SF206: Class 1 the Nebraska Department of Education website and the resources around the C260010. Nebraska Life Exhibit. An Scoresheet SF205: Classes 2-4 Early Learning Guidelines to help understand the six areas and the skills children art exhibit using one of the techniques This project area is for items with historic, sentimental or antique value that are need to develop to create your exhibit, in conjunction with your project manual. in the above classes to show how art restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance can define a sense of place, or life in for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if to the State Fair. https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/earlylearning-guidelines/ Nebraska. For example – a pencil or the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered ink drawing depicting life in Nebraska, recycled. Entering highly valuable items (especially small ones) is discouraged, as DIVISION 200: using natural resources such as native exhibits are not displayed in closed cases. 4-H’ers taking I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A BABYSITTER may enter: grasses to make a weaving, using NOTE: new resources to support this project area are on the 4-H website. Toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group. The intent natural fibers for felting, or using roots, Attach information including: is for the toy/game/activity to teach the child in the developmental area related nuts, plants or flowers to dye fabric. 1. List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures to each class. For example, a game that is developed to help youth learn language Include the required information listed are encouraged. and literacy skills would be an exhibit for class 2. Each area is a different class. above and how this project represents 2. Keepsakes documentation: how you acquired the item and the history Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing for classes life in Nebraska. of the item (may be written, pictures, audio or video tape of interview with family 1-6. member, etc.) C200001. Social Emotional Development. (SF30) DIVISION 261: PORTFOLIO C256001. Trunks. Including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes. C200002. Language and Literacy Development. (SF30) PATHWAYS C256002. An Article. Either a repurposed “treasure” (accessory) from an old C200003. Science. (SF30) Scoresheet SF200: Classes 1-6 item or an old “treasure” (accessory) refinished or renovated. May include a C200004. Health and Physical Development. (SF30) Use techniques from manual display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy value of the C200005. Math. (SF30) or comparable techniques. Attach collection. C200006. Creative Arts. (SF30) information to explain steps taken. C256003. Furniture. Either a repurposed “treasure” from an old item or an old C200007. Activity with a Younger Child. (SF115) Poster or scrapbook showing Information must also include element “treasure” refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized furniture. 4-H’er working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show making something with or principle of design used. C256004. Cleaned and Restored Heirloom Accessory or Old Furniture. A the child, or childcare, or child interactions. May include photos, captions, story, C261001. Original acrylic painting. reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or accessory that is functional or essay. Size of exhibit is your choice. Other people may take photos so 4-H’er (pg. 12-13) Based on techniques for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, and simple repairs made. can be in the photos. 4-H’er must make scrapbook or poster. No information learned in Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, Item would not be refinished or repainted, but reconditioned to restore it to its sheet needed for class 7. framed and ready to hang. original look or to prevent it from further damage as a valuable heirloom. Consult C200008. Babysitting Kit. (SF85) Purpose of the kit is for the 4-H’er to take C261002. Original oil painting. (pg. extension publication Care and Conservation of Heirloom Textiles, G1682 for this with them when they babysit in someone else’s home. Do not make kit for 26-33) Based on techniques learned in information on textiles. (Refinished items go in classes 2 – 3.) This class is for combination of ages or for your own family to use. See The Sitter manual (4H266 Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to maintain its antique revised 2002) for appropriate items to include. 4-H’er should make one or more and ready to hang. value. Item or article should be of complexity suited to an advanced project. items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. Display in box or bag C261003. Original watercolor suitable for what it contains. Approximate size not larger than 12”x15”x10”. All painting. (pg. 14-17) Based on CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES items in kit must be safe for child to handle. Information sheet for Class C200008 techniques learned in Unit I of Human Development Department C should include: 1) State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, Portfolio Pathways, framed and ready Superintendent: Lisa Briggs middle childhood) the kit was prepared for. 2) What are children this age like? to hang. Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age. C261004. Original sand painting. Guidelines and Rules: 3) What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit? 4) What (pg. 20-21) Based on techniques The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal item(s) were made by the 4-H’er. Most importantly the kit should serve a defined learned in Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, development, and character development. To learn characteristics of suitable purpose, not just be a catch all for several items. framed and ready to hang. and unsuitable toys and characteristics of children at various stages of 4-H’ers taking any of the projects in Department C200 may enter: C261005. Original encaustic development, please refer to the new 4-H online resource: https://unl.box.com/s/ C200009. Family Involvement Entry. (SF115) Scrapbook, poster or story painting. (pg. 34-35) Based on eoigrjsuq67yvtq1def160mmjuhozvck - What It Takes to Be Your Teen Babysitter. techniques learned in Unit I of In addition another resource that will assist youth in understanding young Portfolio Pathways, framed and ready children is the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines – https://go.unl.edu/dpg9. to hang. Information sheets for Classes 1 - 6 should include: Final ribbon placing of C261006. Home accessory. (pg. 36- the exhibit will include the completeness and accuracy of this information sheet. 56) Made with any printing technique 1) Where did I get the idea for this exhibit? in Pathways Unit II. 2) What decisions did I make to be sure exhibit is safe for a child to use? C261007. Original mixed media 3) What age is this toy, game or activity appropriate for and why? accessory. (SF200) An art exhibit (Infant, Birth – 18 mos.; Toddlers, 18 mos. – 3 yrs.; Preschoolers, 3-5 yrs. or using a combination of two or Middle Childhood, 6-9 yrs.) Give 2 examples that help in understanding the 205 W. 2nd St., Chadron • 432-3454 more different media or materials. appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see project manuals). Brad & Ann Hencey, Owners One media must be included in 4) How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child? another Portfolio Pathways class. (ex. Information sheet for Class 8 (Babysitting Kit) should include: Good Luck at the Fair watercolor and graphite) 1) What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit C261008. Nebraska Life Exhibit. An would be appropriate for children this age. Dawes County 4-H’ers! 40 Consumer & Family Sciences describing an activity the family did together. It might include making sewing individual pieces, layering the quilt top/batting/backing together, and Information must also include something such as a dollhouse or feed bunk. Items may be exhibited if desired. quilting. Quilting may be done by hand, by sewing machine or by a commercial- elements or principles of design used Other possibilities include a house or farm cleanup project, a family reunion, a grade quilting machine. After quilting, the 4-H’er must finish the quilt by and steps taken to complete project. celebration of a family milestone, a trip or vacation, moving, a community service “squaring it up,” put binding on the edge, and placing a label on the quilt, which Tag templates can be found on the 4-H project. Photographs are encouraged. Visuals should show family participation. provides details about the quilt making process for historical purposes. State Fair website, please note this is Participation by all family members is important. Include a list of family members All entry cards and support information must be attached using a safety pin. the Home Environment information and what each person did to participate in the event. No straight pins. When judging Quilt Quest exhibits, the judges consider SF209 sheet: https://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/ “Standards for Judging Quilts and Quilted Items.” general/scoresheets-forms. Exhibits 4-H’ers taking GROWING ALL TOGETHER (2 OR 3) may enter: For all classes, 4-H’ers can choose fabrics for the quilt by selecting fabric from without supporting information will C200010. Growing With Others. (SF115) Scrapbook or poster. Examples: fabric bolts. 4-H’ers may also use “fabric collections” offered by manufacturers in be dropped a ribbon placing. A barn How to decide if it’s time you can be home alone, and related activities. How a particular designer or fabric line. Examples of fabric collections include: quilt is a large piece of wood that is responsibilities and privileges are related. Friendships. Working with others. •Jelly Rolls are made of (up to) 40 different strips of 2 1/2” wide fabric painted to look like a quilt block. Understanding rules and boundaries. A family tree. A family rules chart. A laying on top of one another and rolled up to look like a jellyroll. The fabric is C229021. Barn Quilt created that is family meal plan, with pictures of a special family meal. A home safety checklist. created by one designer or fabric line and compliments each other. In many cases, less than 4’ x 4’. (SF208B) Being street smart (safety). A school scrapbook showing yourself and your school less skilled 4-H’ers find it difficult to cut narrow strips with a rotary cutter and C229022. Barn Quilt created that is activities, memories, and special interests. ruler, so this fabric selection may make it easier as they learn. 4’ x 4’ or larger. (SF208B) C200011. Growing in Communities. (SF115) Scrapbook or poster. Examples: •Honey Buns are made like the Jelly Rolls with 1 1/2” strips of fabrics. C229030. Computer Exploration. A career study. A photo story about your own growth and development, not •Layer Cakes are 10” squares of fabric from a manufactured designer or (SF208C) Poster or notebook with a only physically but emotionally, socially, spiritually, mentally. A television fabric line with different pieces of fabric “layered” on top of one another to look minimum of six computer generated evaluation (see project manual). How you have overcome obstacles. Friendships. like a piece of cake. quilt designs or color variations on a A community profile. A community service project. Working with parents. •Charm Packs are made of 5” squares of coordinating fabric and may be quilt design. Include information on Teaching experiences. Understanding discipline. tied up with a string or scrap of fabric. type of program used, process used Playground safety check. •Candies are 2 1/2” squares of fabric from a manufactured designer or to generate designs, or how you used fabric line. color to create different quilt designs. CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES •Turnover is a collection of coordinating fabrics that are cut into 6” Size of poster or notebook to be Leather Department C triangles. suitable for the exhibit. Superintendent Lisa Briggs •Fat Quarters are 1/2 yard cuts of fabric which are cut in half to make C229040. Wearable Art. (SF208A) Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips a rectangle that is approximately 18” X 21”. (One half yard of fabric yields 2 fat Quilted clothing or clothing accessory, All leather projects are COUNTY ONLY. quarters). The “fat quarter” can be more economical to purchase for a smaller which must have a recognizable DIVISION 252: LEATHER quilt because the purchaser does not have to buy the entire yardage width. amount of quilting and may include C252001. Tooled. •Fabric Kit is a collection of fabrics cut in large pieces to accommodate fabric manipulation. Quilting must C252002. Stamped. the requirements of a particular quilt pattern. The 4-H’er must cut out all of the be done by 4-H member. On a half C252003. Tooled and Stamped. smaller squares, rectangles, etc. to make the quilt top according to the pattern sheet of 8 1/2” X 11” paper, tell how C252004. Other. directions. you selected the design and fabrics After fabric selection, youth can use a variety of tools for cutting the fabric including whether or not you used a CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES and completing the quilt. Cutting into pattern pieces may include hand roller die kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc. Quilt Quest Department C cutting machines that cut particular shapes, which can be appliqued, to fabric. C229041. Inter-Generational Quilt. Superintendents: Stephanie Cogdill, Kris Vahrenkamp, and Julie Schommer This is allowed in the construction of the quilt. (SF208E) A quilt made by a 4-H All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to •A quilted exhibit is made up of at least 3 layers. Exhibits must be quilted member and family members or advance to the State Fair. Premier 4-H Science Award is available in this area. or tied through all layers. friends of different generations. On Please see General Rules for more details. •Fleece blankets are not eligible in this division. a half sheet of 8 1/2” X 11” paper, Exhibit Guidelines: •Quilts must have a permanent label on the back in the bottom right include an explanation answering the In Quilt Quest, 4-H’ers learn skills as they progress through the project. The corner with quilter’s name and date of completion. following questions: A) How was the least experienced 4-H exhibitor will select fabric, cut, and sew together only quilt planned and who did what in squares or rectangles in making the quilt top. They may have additional guidance CLASSES 10–42 the construction of the quilt? B) How in piecing the quilt block and layering together the quilt top, inner batting and the C229010. Exploring Quilts. (SF208C) Illustrate some aspect of quilts or did you select the design and fabrics quilt bottom. Another person can do the quilting for them. quilt making. Examples include, but are not limited to: language arts, quilts of including whether or not you used a In the Premier class, the 4-H’er has developed skills to be able to do all of the different cultures, chemistry, design, preservation, and history, and construction, kit, jellyroll, charm squares, etc.? C) work by himself/herself. This includes pattern and fabric selection, cutting and math conversion of quilt patterns, textiles/fabrics, computerization, and What did you learn that you can use entrepreneurship. History may include history of an old quilt or history/research on your next project? of a particular style of quilt such as Baltimore album quilts or Amish quilts. C229042. Service Project Quilt. Exhibit may be a 14” X 22” poster, notebook, CD, PowerPoint, Prezi, DVD, (SF208D) A quilt constructed by a 4-H YouTube, or other technique. All items in an exhibit must be attached together member or group to be donated to a Norm and Betty Martin and labeled. NO quilted items should be entered in this class. worthy cause. On a half sheet of 8 1/2” C229020. Quilt Designs other than Fabric. (SF208B) Supporting information X 11” paper, include an explanation 226 West 2nd St., Chadron is required for this exhibit. Information must also include elements or principles answering the following questions: of design used and steps taken to complete project. Tag templates can be found A) Why was the quilt constructed and 432-3474 on the 4-H State Fair website, please note this is in the Home Environment who will receive the donated quilt? information sheet: https://4h.unl.edu/fairbook/general/scoresheets-forms. B) How did you select the design and Exhibits without supporting information will be dropped a ribbon placing. Two fabrics used including whether or not or three-dimensional item with quilt design made using medium other than you used a kit, jellyroll, charm squares, fabric, such as wooden quilt block, stained glass, paper, etc. etc.? C) What did you do and what did Good Luck 4-H’ers others do? D) What did you learn that Barn Quilts – (SF208B) Supporting information is required for this exhibit. you can use on your next project? Consumer & Family Sciences • Environmental Ed & Earth Sciences 41

C229052. Large. length + width = over 120”. wildlife, wildlife habitat, or related conservation, restoration, or management. GUIDELINES FOR CLASSES 50–83 Examples: life history or other facts about one type of wildlife; how to manage QUILTED EXHIBITS Quilted Exhibits. (SF208A) In addition to any of the methods in classes 50-52, wildlife on a farm or in town; managing habitat for one kind of wildlife; life SF208A Scoresheet for Quilts quilts may have triangles, and/or may be embroidered. requirements for one kind of wildlife during one season or through the year; and Quilted Items C229060. Small. length + width = less than 60”. This size includes miniature wildlife study methods; wildlife behavior (example: when nesting, finding food, •In classes 50–83, counties may quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats (4), and pillows. All items must be moving, etc.); habitats (examples: grasslands, wetlands, river or stream corridors) enter a total of 3 items distributed quilted. Pillows must have a quilted top, not just pieced patchwork. and what wildlife is found there; habitat needs for a specific kind of wildlife. For within the classes as the county C229061. Medium. length + width = 61” to 120”. more ideas, refer to project booklets. chooses. C229062. Large. length + width = over 120”. D340001. Mammal Display. (SF154) •Please note the description D340002. Bird Display. (SF154) of classes. They denote degree of Quilted Exhibits. (SF208A) In addition to any of the methods in classes 50– D340003. Fish Display. (SF155) difficulty in construction and not the 62, quilts may have curved piecing, applique, Celtic style, stained glass style, D340004. Reptile or Amphibian Display. (SF156) number of years in the project. paper piecing, art quilt style (an art quilt is an original exploration of a concept D340005. Wildlife Connections. (SF157) Board or poster exhibit. The purpose •A quilted exhibit consists of 3 or idea rather than the handing down of a “patter”. Is experiments with textile of this display is to show interconnections and related aspects among animals, or more layers. manipulation, color, texture and/or a diversity of mixed media. An Art Quilt plants, and other habitat components. All displays should show two or more •All quilted exhibits must be often pushes quilt world boundaries), or other non-traditional styles. interactions (connections) that occur between/among animals or between quilted (machine or hand) or tied. C229070. Small. length + width = less than 60”. This size includes miniature animals and their habitat. Displays might show how animals interact with other •All quilt piecing and finishing quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats (4), and pillows. All items must be animals, with people, or with their habitat. must be the sole work of the 4-H quilted. Pillows must have a quilted top, not just pieced patchwork. Examples: member. Quilting, whether machine C229071. Medium. length + width = 61” to 120”. 1. Food chain display. Use pictures, drawings, or other items to illustrate or hand quilted, may be done by C229072. Large. length + width = over 120”. the source of food energy and where it goes - who eats whom or what. Use arrows another individual except for the to show the direction of the energy (food) flow. Premier Quilt class. Premier Quilt. (SF208A) Entire quilt is the sole work of the 4-H member, 2. Show the role of predators, scavengers, insect eaters, or others in nature. •No pre-quilted fabric may be including quilting (hand or machine). The youth may receive guidance but no 3. Show how wildlife numbers (populations) change through the year or used. one else may work on the quilt. Tied quilts are not eligible for this class. with their habitat. •Wall quilts must have a C229080. Hand quilted. 4. Show predation, competition, or other behavioral interactions of hanging sleeve on the back of the quilt C229081. Sewing machine quilted. wildlife. or some method for hanging. C229082. Long arm quilted—non-computerized/hand guided. 5. Choose one kind of wildlife and make observations through a season or •All quilted exhibits must C229083. Long arm quilted—computerized. year, keep notes of interactions, then make a display of what you saw. be clean and finished for intended 6. For more ideas, refer to project booklets. purpose. ENVIRONMENTAL ED & EARTH SCIENCES D340006. Wildlife Tracks. (SF158) Board or diorama-type box exhibit. Make •On a half sheet of 8 1/2” X Conservation & Wildlife Department D a display of animal tracks using plaster-of-paris casts. There are three options. 11” paper, include an explanation Superintendent: Clint Phillips For options, include a brief description of your experiences in making the answering the following questions: Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips tracks so the judges better understand what you did and learned. Positive casts A) How did you select the design and General Information: (impressions as they would be in nature) are preferred. fabrics including whether or not you A. Show What You Did & Learned. All exhibitors will show evidence of their 1. Option 1 should show plaster-of-paris tracks of five or more kinds of used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, personal field experiences, study, or observations that relate to their exhibit. This wildlife along with a picture or illustration of each kind of animal. OR etc.? B) What did you do and what did helps judges understand what the 4-H’er did and learned in the process that led 2. Option 2 should show two or more plaster-of-paris tracks of one specific others do? C) What did you learn you to the exhibit. kind of wildlife and should include a picture or illustration of the animal, what could use on your next project? B. Proper Credit. Show proper credit by listing the sources of plans or other the animal may eat, and what may eat the animal. Sizes of Quilted Exhibits supporting information used in exhibits. 3. Option 3 should show two tracks and include the animal’s habitat •Small: length + width = less C. Whose Exhibit. The exhibitor’s name, county and age must be on the back needs including preferred food, shelter, water and space in addition to picture or than 60”. This size includes miniature or bottom of all displays . illustration of the animal. quilts, wall hangings, table runners, D. Wildlife & Wildlife Laws. “Animal” or “wildlife” in the following classes D340007. Wildlife Knowledge Check. (SF159) Use electrical circuits, pictures, placemats (4), and pillows. All items includes wild fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, or mammals. Please make sure you or other methods of teaching wildlife identification or other wildlife related must be quilted. Pillows must have a are following all appropriate wildlife laws. knowledge. Plan size and shape to fit transportation and display; maximum size quilted top, not just pieced patchwork. E. Project Materials. Related project booklets include Exploring Your 24” X 24”. Example: prepare a list of animals and questions about where each •Medium: length + width = 61” Environment Series, 4-H Shooting Sports, Amphibians, Bird Behavior (EC would most likely live. Rabbits brushy areas along field borders; ducks-marshes, to 120” 59381), Fishing for Adventure Project Manuals, Wildlife Conservation (4-H etc. •Large: length + width = over 125), Geology and Outdoor Adventure. Other resources include: Outdoor Skills: 120” Learning Science in the Outdoors series (Science Signature Outcome Program) outdoornebraska.gov/afterschool/ and www.whep.org. CLASSES F. Board & Poster Exhibits. These are displays that show educational Hope to see you at the Dawes County Fair! Quilted Exhibits. (SF208A) Pieced information about a topic of interest. Board exhibits can hold objects such as Please join us for a FREE BBQ quilts made up of squares and/or fishing equipment or casts of animal tracks. Mount all board exhibits on 1/4” rectangles. plywood, masonite, or similar panel no larger than 24” X 24” wide. Poster exhibits Thursday, August 5 at 5:30 p.m. C229050. Small. length + width = less should be on regular poster sheets, no larger than standard size (22” X 28”), but than 60”. This size includes miniature half size (22” X 14”), is recommended. Photo by quilts, wall hangings, table runners, G. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to Alexa Tollman placemats (4), and pillows. All items advance to the State Fair. 706 W 3rd • 308.432.4401 must be quilted. Pillows must have a Toll Free: 800.603.2937 quilted top, not just pieced patchwork. DIVISION 340: WILDLIFE AND HOW THEY LIVE [email protected] • www.chadron.com C229051. Medium. length + width = Wildlife and How They Live (Classes 1-4) 61” to 120”. Classes 1-4 are board or poster exhibits. Display may show any aspect of 42 Environmental Ed & Earth Sciences

D340008. Wildlife Diorama. (SF160) Box must be no larger than 24” X 24”. The https://wildlife.unl.edu/pdfs/feeding-birds.pdf be entered as an exhibit, however exhibit might show grassland, prairie, agricultural, woodland, riparian (stream D342003. Wildlife Habitat Design Board or Poster Exhibit. (SF167) Board information can be shared through or river corridor), wetland, and/or other area with wildlife habitat. Example: or poster exhibit. Choose a backyard, acreage, or farm, and design a habitat pictures. show a large unbroken grassland or prairie for species such as meadowlarks, plan to meet the food, water, shelter, and space needs of at least three kinds of D347001. Shooting Aid or Accessory. greater prairie chicken, lark bunting, grasshopper sparrows, Ferruginous hawk, animals you would like to attract. Draw an outline of the area and show what Any item, which helps the shooter/ burrowing owl, horned lark, upland sandpiper, or pronghorn; AND/OR show an plants or other habitat will be provided. Indicate how the various parts of your hunter, better perform their sport, area interspersed with several habitats such as windbreaks, farm fields, woods, plan provide the desired habitat needs. You might include an aerial photo of the examples: rifle sling, kneeling roll, waste areas, ditches, and pastures for edge-adapted species such as white-tailed area if you have one. For ideas, check the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Handbook, arm guard, shotgun vest, target boxes, deer, Northern bobwhite, mourning doves, cottontail rabbits, fox, squirrels, Participant’s Manual (NE 4H4300). shooting stick, etc. Include your Northern cardinals, or blue jays. Label the habitats displayed and show at least design, or plans you adapted, what the five kinds of wildlife in their proper habitats. DIVISION 343: HARVESTING EQUIPMENT item is and used for. D340009. Wildlife Essay. (SF161) Learn how to share educational information D343001. Fish Harvesting Equipment. (SF168) Board exhibit. Display of D347002. Storage Case. An item with by writing. Choose a conservation or wildlife topic that interests you and write an equipment used in fish harvesting. Examples: fishing knots, hooks (with corks the purpose to safely hold a firearm, essay about it. For example, write about a particular species of wildlife that you over ends for safety), and lures. Label all items displayed. Include in your exhibit bow, ammunition, and/or arrows, have observed or about the values of wildlife. You might write about wildlife on the following information: examples: soft sided shotgun case, a farm, in town, in a backyard, at a backyard feeder, or at other places. You might •The purpose of each item quivers, firearm safe. Include your write about hunting, fishing, or ethics and proper behavior for hunting or fishing. •When or where each item is used in relation to other equipment design or plans you adapted. Explain For other ideas, refer to project booklets. The essay should be between 100 and •Any personal experiences you’ve had with the item(s) how the storage case is used. 1000 words long and should be typed, double spaced, or written so that it can be D343002. Build A Fishing Rod. (SF169) Build your own fishing rod for exhibit D347003. Practice Game or Activity. easily read. Standard size paper (8 1/2” X 11”) format is preferred. You might use and for fishing use. Rod building blanks and kits with instructions are available Invent or adapt an activity to practice books, magazines, or personal interviews as resources, but you must give credit for this purpose. A fishing rod educational exhibit may not exceed 96 inches or teach a project skill. Include to all sources by listing them. length. Exhibit must be mounted on a board and labeled with the member’s pictures of youth playing the game, D340010. Wildlife Values Scrapbook. (SF162) Make a scrapbook about the name, county and class number. Include with the exhibit the following items as testimonials of 4-H members who various values of wildlife following guidelines in the Wildlife Conservation a brief attachment: played the game, what skill is being project booklet (4-H 125). •Explanation of cost of materials/components, where materials/ worked on and directions for the D340011. Wildlife Arts. (SF163) The purpose of this class is to allow artistic components were purchased, how made, and number of hours required for game. Explain how you came up with exhibits that contain educational information about conservation and wildlife. construction. the game or adapted it to fit the needs Examples might include paintings, photographs, woodcarvings, painted duck •Identify all parts. Necessary components which must be included are of your group members. decoys, or songs or poems written by the exhibitor. Entries must be appropriate for grip, line guides (based on manufacturers specifications), guide wraps, and hook D347004. Science, Engineering, fair display and no larger than 24” X 24”. For example, paintings or photographs keeper. Reel seat needs to be aligned with guides, and guides aligned accurately Technology Advancements of should be displayed in notebook format or mounted on a sturdy display panel. down rod. Guide wraps of size A to D, nylon or silk thread. Exhibit will be judged Shooting Sports, Conservation, or All entries must include a title and brief explanation of the purpose or message on: workmanship, labeling of parts (guides, etc.), correct information, and Wildlife Essay or Display. Choose (what is the exhibit meant to show). neatness. a specific area of shooting sports D343003. Casting Target. (SF170) Make a casting target for exhibit and use, and share how it has advanced, DIVISION 342: WILDLIFE HABITAT following guidelines on the reference sheet. Target must be under 36” X 36”. The include a timeline and photos or D342001. Houses. (SF165) Make a house for wildlife. Examples: bird house bullseyes/rings must be 1 foot in diameter and can have up to 3 rings. They must illustrations. Keep your topic narrow (bluebird, purple martin, wood duck, kestrel, barn owl, etc.) or bat house; no be easy to store, durable, and weather resistant. and manageable. Essays are limited to insect houses. Make the house functional so that dimensions, hole size etc. are D343004. Wildlife Harvesting Equipment Board Exhibit. (SF171) Board 1,000 words and should be on 8 1/2” X appropriate to fit the intended species’ needs. Include the following information: exhibit. Display of equipment used in harvesting wildlife. Examples: expended 11” paper. 1) The kinds of animal(s) for which the house is intended. 2) Where and how the ammunition casings (no live ammunition permitted), steel traps, hide stretchers, D347005. Healthy Lifestyles Plan. house should be located for best use, and 3) Any seasonal maintenance needed. fleshers, etc. For displays of shotguns, rifles, or bows, use drawings or pictures. Include a shooter’s (hiker’s, camper’s, Tips: check NebGuide on birdhouses and shelves. Label all items displayed. Include in your exhibit the following information: anglers) diet and exercise plan, and D342002. Feeders/Waters. (SF166) Make a birdbath or feeder. Examples: seed, •The purpose of each item how the 4-H member will benefit suet, or nectar feeders. Squirrel feeder okay; no insect feeders. Indicate the kinds •When or where it is used in relation to other equipment or improve from following the plan. of animal(s) for which the feeder or waterer is intended. Make the feeder or •Any personal experiences you’ve had with the item(s) Ideally, the 4-H member would waterer functional so that it fits wildlife needs. Include the following information: D343005. Inventing Wildlife/Fish Harvesting Equipment, Aid or Accessory. follow the plan and include some •Where and how the feeder or waterer should be located for best use Use engineering principles to invent or adapt equipment that helps you harvest journal entries about adaptions or •How it should be maintained. Tips: check NebGuide on feeding birds: fish or wildlife. This could include wildlife calls, adapted fishing pole for shallow improvements made while following water, a blind, decoys, etc. Share your drawing (or adapted plans), how the the plan. equipment works, how you tested it, and the results of testing your prototype, D347006. Citizenship/Leadership and any adjustments you made. Project. Share a display on a citizenship project or leadership project the 4-H DIVISION 346: TAXIDERMY member took on individually or with a D346001. Tanned Hides or Taxidermy. (SF172) Any legal fish, bird, or other group to improve some aspect related wild animal properly processed by the member. No requirement as to size or to 4-H Shooting Sports, Conservation, mounting. Include the following information: or Wildlife. Examples could be 1310 W Hwy 20 • Chadron • 308-432-4509 •The animal’s name range development, conservation •Information about the exhibitor’s personal field experiences, study, or planting to attract wildlife, a camp, 823 E. Third Street • Alliance • 308-762-6590 observations that relate to the exhibit 4-H recruitment event. Include who benefitted from the project, what the Bring in your Fair Book or DIVISION 347: 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS ***State Fair Eligible*** 4-H member’s role was and any results. this ad in for a free dessert. 4-H Shooting Sports requires youth to be under the direct leadership of a D347007. Career Development/ certified 4-H Shooting Sports Leader in either shotgun, rifle (BB gun), archery, College Essay, Interview or Display. pistol, black powder/muzzleloader, and/or hunting skills. No firearms can Research opportunities for careers Environmental Ed & Earth Sciences 43 related to this area or opportunities fit in display racks. Purchase of commercially-made boxes is allowed. All specific insect from egg to adult, managing a beehive, observations of insects for college majors or college activities specimens must be from the collector. All static exhibits must have received in a specific habitat, accounts of insect behavior in a forest or flower garden, to help discover using project skills a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. Exhibitors may, etc. beyond a person’s 4-H career. Essays are and should, correct and update collections for competition at the State Fair. limited to 1,000 words and should be ENVIRONMENTAL ED & EARTH SCIENCES on 8 1/2” X 11” paper. Interviews need DIVISION 800: ENTOMOLOGY Forestry Department D to include a picture of the interviewee H800001. Entomology Display, First-Year Project. (SF186) Collection to Superintendent: Clint Phillips in their work setting, questions asked consist of 25 or more different kinds (species) of insects representing at least Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips and transcript of answers. 6 orders. Limit of one box. General Information: D347008. Community Vitality H800002. Entomology Display, Second-Year Project. (SF186) Collection 1. The official reference for all forestry projects is the Tree Identification Display. Explore the difference to consist of a minimum of 50 kinds (species) of insects representing at least Manual (4-H 332) https://marketplace.unl.edu/ne4h/4h332.html which was shooting sports, conservation, 8 orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. About 25 species recently revised and is available for purchase from UNL Marketplace. Other fishing, and hunting make in keeping should be present from after July 1 of the previous year. Limit 2 boxes. helpful forestry references include Trees of Nebraska (EC 92-1774-X), Leafing Nebraska vibrant especially in rural H800003. Entomology Display, Third-Year or More Project. (SF186) Out (4- H431) and Plant a Tree (EC 17-11-80).https://marketplace.unl.edu/ne4h/ areas. Present facts and research in an Collection to consist of a minimum of 75 kinds (species) of insects leafing-out.html interesting way for the public to learn representing at least 10 orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted 2. Display “boards” must be made from wood or wood composite, e.g. from. specimens. About 25 species should be present from after July 1 of previous plywood, fiberboard, or masonite, 1/4” to 1/2” thick and no larger than 24” X D34709. Ag Literacy-Value Added year. Limit of 3 boxes. 24”. Display boards may be coated, e.g., painted or varnished, on both sides to Agriculture Interview or Research H800004. Special Interest Display. (SF187) Educational display developed prevent warping. Project. Explore how traditional Ag according to personal interests and/or advanced identification capability. 3. Display “posters” must be made from a material, e.g. foam board or poster producers are adding value to their This also is an opportunity to highlight favorite insects in a creative board, that will stand upright without buckling, and be no larger than 24” X 24”. production agriculture operations arrangement. Insects should conform to pinning and mounting standards 4. Display “books” must measure no more than 16” X 16”. through conservation efforts, hunting, as in Classes 1-3 and be protected in an insect box. Each specialty display 5. At least 5 of the 10 samples in Class 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be from the list of raising pheasants, shooting sports should include names of the insects, interesting information about them, and 60 species described in 4-H 332. Samples must be from 10 different tree species. related tourism, etc. Present finding, why the display was made. Advanced identification collections should have For example, Emerald Queen Maple and Crimson King Maple are both varieties in an interesting way for the public to insects grouped with labels that correspond with identification level (e.g. of the same species (Norway Maple), and thus have the same genus and species learn from. family, genus, and species). A specialty collection may consist of insects by name, i.e. Acer platanoides. All samples must be from trees, NO shrubs. If more taxonomic group (e.g. butterflies, grasshoppers, dragonflies, scarab beetles) than 10 samples are included in the display, only the first 10 samples from the DIVISION 361: OTHER NATURAL or by host, subject or habitat (e.g. insect pests of corn, aquatic insects, insect current year will be judged. RESOURCES mimicry, insect galls, insects from goldenrod, insect pollinators, etc). 6. Due to emerald ash borer infestation, no true ash species (Green Ash, D361001. Design Your Own Exhibit H800005. Insect Habitats. (SF188) Habitats consist of any hand-crafted White Ash, Black Ash, or Blue Ash) may be included in any collections. Inclusion in Natural Resources, Conservation, objects, made of natural or artificial materials which are placed outdoors, of a true ash species will result of the project being disqualified. Geology, or Ecology. This class is for which promote or conserve insects in the environment. Insects may include 7. Remember that other general labeling standards apply. For example, educational exhibits about natural bee pollinators, butterflies, beneficial insects, etc. A one-page report scientific names are always italicized or underlined. Also, the first letter of a resources, conservation, wildlife, describing activities must accompany the exhibit. Genus name is always capitalized. The first letter of a species name is always or ecology that do not fit into other H800006. Macrophotography. (SF189) Subjects should be insects, spiders lower case. When required, always indicate complete scientific names (Genus and categories. Entries must be appropriate or other arthropods, or any nests, webs or constructions they make. All species) and common names, (e.g. Norway Maple) even when “variety names” for fair display and no larger than 24” X exhibit prints should be 8 1/2” X 11” and mounted on rigid, black 11” X are included. For example, the scientific name of Emerald Queen Maple is Acer 24”. All entries must include a title and 14” poster or mat board. Either orientation is acceptable. No frames or mat platanoides and the common name is Norway maple. “Emerald Queen” may be should be clear (a brief explanation board framing is allowed. A caption of a few sentences should explain the included as the variety name, but variety names are not required. or other method) about the intended subject, and be printed on white paper, and be glued below the print on the 8. How well the exhibitor follows written directions is an important factor purpose or message – what the poster board. in judging. exhibit is meant to show. Think about H800007. Insect Poster/Display Exhibits. (SF189) Exhibits can be posters DIVISION 320: FORESTRY accuracy, creativity, and educational or three-dimensional displays, and artistic creativity is encouraged. Posters D320001. Design-Your-Own Exhibit. (SF31) Prepare an educational exhibit value for viewers, and evidence of should be no larger than 22” X 28”. They should be instructional and can be about some aspect of trees, forests, or forestry that is of special interest to you. exhibitor’s personal experiences and attractive and have pictures, drawings, charts, or graphs. Posters and displays Possible topics include paper recycling, wildfire, forest products, forest wildlife, learning. may show any aspect of insect life, habitat, or related conservation or or forest pests. The only requirement is that the display must be no larger than 24” management. Examples include life history and other facts about an insect; X 24” X 24”. Photographs, drawings, samples, charts, posters, etc. can be used, but ENVIRONMENTAL ED & insect anatomy; how to manage insects in a farm, home, lawn, or garden include enough information to adequately explain the topic. Your display should EARTH SCIENCES setting; experiences rearing one kind of insect; survey of an important insect; Entomology Department H insect behaviors (ex. Nesting, finding food, mobility, defenses, etc.); habitats Superintendent: Clint Phillips (e.g. forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers, or lakes) and what insects are Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips found there, etc. Three-dimensional displays, such as dioramas, sculptures, General Information: models or decorative boxes should have a page of explanatory information Insect Collections accompanying them and fit within a 22” X 28” area. Specimens in display collections H800008. Reports or Journals. (SF189) Reports and journals should should be mounted properly and be in a 3-ring-binder. A report may be informational, that is, an original labeled with location and date of article about a favorite insect, a history of insect outbreaks, diseases caused “A 66th Year Tradition" collection, name of collector, and by insects, insects as food, etc. Or, it may be a research report about an Open Daily - Broasted Chicken • Burgers • Shrimp order name. Follow mounting and investigation or experiment done in a scientific manner. It then should have labeling instructions in the Nebraska a basic introduction of the insect, methods used, observations, and results of Fresh Kurly Fries • Flurries • Slushes • Coffee Shakes 4-H Entomology Manual. Boxes are the project. Tables, graphs and images are helpful to include. A journal is an Soft & Hard Ice Cream • Fresh Baked Waffle Cones WE CATER PICNICS! preferred to be 12” high x 18” wide observational study over a period of time with personal impressions. It may 308-665-1210 • West Hwy. 20, Crawford • Jason & Taylor and landscape orientation, so they cover watching changes of kinds of butterflies over the summer, rearing a 44 Environmental Ed & Earth Sciences • Healthy Lifestyles be substantially different from other display classes. Be as creative as you like. mounted and easily viewed. Be as creative as you like. Labeling: The label decorated cake and junior (ages 8- 11) D320002. Leaf Display. (SF32) The leaf display must include samples of for each sample must include: 1) Common name; 2) Scientific name; 3) Type creatively decorated will be auctioned “complete leaves” from at least 10 different tree species. The display must of fruit, if known (e.g. samara, pod, nut, legume, etc.; 4) Exhibitor’s name; in the Live Cake Auction Monday, include at least two samples of simple leaves, compound leaves, and conifer 5) Collection date; 6) Collection location (be specific, state and county at a August 2 at 5:30 p.m. Youth have leaves. Leaves should be pressed, dried, and mounted. Collection: Whenever minimum). Supplemental information, e.g. maturity date, average number of to be awarded champion or reserve possible, collect leaves from mature trees. Collect leaves any time after they seed in the fruit, etc., may be included to enhance educational value. champion to be sold in the Live Cake have reached full size, usually beginning in early summer. Leaf samples should D320005. Wood Display. (SF36) The wood display must include wood Auction. be in good condition and representative of the average leaves on the tree. Keep samples from at least 10 different tree species. Preparation: Samples may be in mind that shaded leaves are often much larger than normal. Carefully of any shape, e.g. sections from a board, wood cylinders turned on a lathe, Division 1000, Creative Chefs Silent remove leaves from the twig with the entire petiole or rachis intact. After horizontal or vertical cross sections of a small log with bark attached, etc., but Auction. (Monday, August 2) collection, fresh leaf samples can be temporarily stored within the pages of all samples should be the same shape, e.g. all wood cylinders or all sections of A. Youth must have entered a food an old magazine, but they should be properly pressed and dried for display. a board. Each sample can be no larger than 4” X 4” X 4”. Cut surfaces should exhibit for judging at the Dawes Be sure to record pertinent information during collection. Mounting: Leaves be sanded to show the grain. Treating samples with a clear finish (no stain) County Fair and been enrolled in a may be displayed in a notebook or on a display board. Any method may be is optional. Mounting: Samples may be displayed in a variety of ways, e.g. project for which eligible auction items used to mount leaves, e.g. wire, glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, but be sure all mounted on a display board, displayed in a box or rack, etc., but they must be are allowed in order to participate in their features can be clearly identified. Labeling: The label for each sample securely mounted and easily viewed. Be as creative as you like. Labeling: The silent auction. must include: 1) Common name; 2) Scientific name; 3) Leaf type; 4) Leaf label for each sample must include: 1) Common name; 2) Scientific name; 3) B. Eligible items for the silent arrangement (for broadleaf trees); 5) Leaf composition (for broadleaf trees); Wood type (softwood or hardwood); 4) Exhibitor’s name; 5) Collection date; 6) auction include: simple cakes, pies, 6) Exhibitor’s name; 7) Collection date; 8) Collection location (be specific, Collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum). Supplemental or fancy decorated cakes. Cupcakes, state and county at a minimum). If a twig is included with a sample, indicate, information, e.g. common products, wood density, etc., may be included to cookies, and breads will NOT be “twig included” on the label. For example, the twig may be included with an enhance educational value. eligible. eastern red cedar sample because the leaves are very small and difficult to D320006. Cross Section. (SF38) Display a disc cut from a tree species listed in C. Simple cakes and pies silent remove from the twig. Supplemental information, e.g. general uses, common 4-H 332. The sample must be collected within one year of the state fair judging auction items will be entered and products, fall color, etc., may be included to enhance educational value. day. The disc must measure 6” to 12” in diameter and 1” to 3” thick. The bark judged on Monday, August 2, from D320003. Twig Display. (SF33) The twig display must include twig samples should be firmly attached, which may be difficult if the tree was dead when the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Creatively decorated from at least 10 different tree species. The display must include at least two disc was cut. Sand at least one side of the disc so the grain can be easily seen. cakes will be entered and judged on samples of opposite and alternate leaf arrangements from broadleaf trees. If the disc is treated with a clear finish, both sides must be treated to minimize Monday, August 2, from 2-4 p.m. Collection: Twig samples should be collected during the dormant season warping. As the disc dries, some cracking or checking can be expected and is D. The simple cakes and pies will be (November – April) when the buds are mature. Twig samples must be at least allowed. Labeling: The following parts must be clearly and accurately labeled labeled with a special sticker to ensure 6” long and exhibit buds. Leaves must be removed and side branches must be on the cross section with pins, paper tags, or some other form of identification: only a very small portion is removed trimmed to less than 1” in length. Mounting: Twigs must be mounted on a a) Pith; b) Heartwood; c) Sapwood; d) One growth ring (beginning and end); by the judge for tasting. display board. Any method, e.g. wire, glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, etc., may e) Cambium; f) Bark. A separate label attached to the back of the disc must E. The silent auction will be Monday, be used to mount twigs, but be sure all features can be clearly identified. The include: 1) Common name; 2) Scientific name; 3) Tree classification (softwood August 2, from 5-7 p.m., at the 4-H non-terminal end must be cut at a slant so the pith can be seen. Labeling: The or hardwood); 4) Age (of the cross section); 5) Exhibitor’s name; 6) Collection Building. label for each sample must include: 1) Common name; 2) Scientific name; date; 7) Collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum) F. Only one entry per exhibitor is 3) Leaf arrangement (for broadleaf trees); 4) Exhibitor’s name; 5) Collection D320007. Parts of a Tree. (SF39) (This project is only for ages 8 – 11) Prepare allowed. date; 6) Collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum). a poster, no larger than 24” X 24” that clearly identifies the main external parts G. Blank thank you notes will be Supplemental information, e.g. general uses, tree characteristics, etc., may be of any tree: a) Trunk; b) Crown; c) Roots; d) Leaves; e) Flowers; f) Fruit; g) distributed to exhibitors when auction included to enhance educational value. Buds; h) Bark . Identifying other internal parts, e.g. phloem, xylem, cambium, items are checked in. Proceeds from D320004. Seed Display. (SF34) The seed display must include seed samples annual ring, pith, etc., is optional. Attach a separate label on the back of the the auction will be made available from at least 10 different tree species. Collection: Tree seeds should be collected poster that includes the exhibitor’s name and age. upon receipt of a written thank you at the time of year when they mature, which varies widely depending upon D320008. Living Tree. (SF40) Display a living tree seedling grown by the note to the buyer in an addressed and tree species. For example, Silver maple seeds mature in May while red oak exhibitor from seed in the display container. The seed must be from a species stamped, unsealed envelope. Thank acorns do not mature until September. Seed samples should be free of insect listed in 4-H 332. The seedling must be 60 days to 1 year old (on State Fair you notes may be randomly checked or disease symptoms. Remember to display seeds, not fruit. For example, the judging day). The display container must contain at least 8 inches of soil (potting for content. seed of honey locust is enclosed in a pod. Remove and display the seed, not mix or suitable natural soil), have drainage hole(s), and a drain pan to catch H. Youth are encouraged to include just the pod. It is acceptable to display the fruit with the seed, but clearly label drainage water. Labeling: A waterproof label must be attached and include: a short write up to include with their each. Mounting: Seeds may be displayed in a variety of ways, e.g. mounted 1) Common name; 2) Scientific name; 3) Seed treatments (if any); 4) Planting bid sheet. on a display board, displayed in jars in a rack, etc., but they must be securely date; 5) Emergence date; 6) Exhibitor’s name. Supplemental information about the tree, e.g. where the seed was collected, growth measurements, uses for that Possible classes; (see Healthy Lifestyles: species, etc., may be included in an attached notebook, poster, etc. to enhance Nutrition, Foods, & Food Preservation educational value. Supplemental information will be an important factor in for more details for class descriptions Chadron Chiropractic, P.C. judging. and details) 279 Main Street • Chadron HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Pies: Scott Johnson, DC, CCSP Creative Chefs Silent Auction and Live Cake Auction E476001. Pie. (County Only) Offering youth a showcase for their creative talents and opportunity to develop E412001. Double Crust Fruit Pie. 308-432-3518 culinary skills enhancing healthy lifestyle choices. (SF144) chadronchiro.com Youth are allowed one entry in the Silent Auction. Youth do NOT need to enroll in auction. On Fair Registration form due July Fancy Decorated Cakes: 1, write “yes” in auction column to indicate the silent auction item. E475001. Senior Creatively Proud to support the Decorated Cake. Dawes County Fair! Live Cake Auction (Monday, August 2) E475002. Junior Creatively Champions and Reserve Champions in the senior (ages 12-18) creatively Decorated Cake. Healthy Lifestyles 45

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Simple Cakes: Nutrition, Foods & Food Preservation Department E DIVISION 401: COOKING 101 (Previously known as 6 Easy Bites) E411006. Shortened Cake. (SF137) Superintendent: Lara Madison *County Project Only - Not State Fair Eligible E412005. Foam Cake. (SF138) Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips E401901. Cookies. Any Recipe, 4 on a plate. NUTRITION, FOODS & FOOD PRESERVATION DIVISIONS: E401902. Muffins. Any Recipe, 4 on a plate. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES General Information: E401903. No Bake Cookie. Any Recipe, 4 on a plate. Creatively Decorated Cakes 1. ENTRIES PER INDIVIDUAL: One entry per exhibitor per class. E401904. Cereal Bar Cookie. Any cereal based recipe made in pan and cut into Department E 2. GENERAL: Members may exhibit only in the project in which enrolled. bars or squares for serving. Superintendent: Lara Madison 3. LABELS: For ALL FOOD PRODUCTS: Each exhibit must include the E401905. Granola Bar. Any Recipe, 4 on a plate. Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips recipe. Recipe may be handwritten, photocopied or typed. Place the food E401906. Brownies. Any Recipe, 4 on a plate. •Creatively Decorated Cakes on the appropriate size plate. Put exhibit in a self-sealing bag. Attach entry E401907. Other. Any recipe, at least 1 cup in self-sealing plastic bag. are not eligible for selection to the tag and recipe at the corner of the bag on the outside. FOR NON-FOOD Nebraska State Fair. ENTRIES: Please attach the entry tag to the upper right hand corner of the DIVISION 350: GENERAL •Youth wishing to exhibit a entry. GENERAL LABELING INFORMATION: All additional information E350001. Food Science Explorations. (SF152) Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in a creatively decorated cake at the county pieces (recipes, special items) must be labeled with exhibitor’s name and Foods and Nutrition project. Show the connection between food and science as fair MUST ENROLL IN HL: OTHER county. it relates to food preparation, food safety or food production. Exhibit may be a FOODS & NUTRITION PROJECT 4. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING: Exhibits will be judged according to score poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” X 30”), computer based presentation 1: CAKE DECORATING by JUNE 1. sheets available at https://4h.unl.edu/county-fair/scoresheets. Make sure to printed off with notes pages, if needed, and displayed in binder, an exhibit display, follow all entry instructions required for your exhibit. Incomplete exhibits a written report in portfolio or notebook. Division 475, Creatively Decorated will be lowered a ribbon placing. Commercially prepared mixes are allowed Consider neatness and creativity. Cakes - (County Only – Not State in the Tasty Tidbits Creative Mixes (Class 2) exhibit ONLY. Prepared baking E350002. Foods and Nutrition Poster, Scrapbook or Photo Display. (SF122) Fair Eligible) mixes, biscuit mixes, or other pre-made mixes entered in other categories will Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in a Foods and Nutrition project, involving a Enter exhibits on Monday, August be lowered a ribbon placing. nutrition or food preparation technique or explore a career related to the food 2, from 2-4 p.m. at the 4-H Building. 5. ENTER FOOD PROJECTS in disposable materials, i.e., paper plate industry (caterer, restaurant owner, food scientist, registered dietitian, etc.) This Interview judging will be held. and plastic self-sealing bag. Not responsible for lost breadboards, china, or might contain pictures, captions and/or reports to highlight the concept. Exhibit A. Cake’s board/base should be no glassware. may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” X 30”), computer based larger than 16” 6. INGREDIENTS: Any ingredient that the 4-H member cannot legally presentation printed off with notes pages, if needed, and displayed in binder, an B. Cake must be securely covered purchase, such as beer, whiskey, rum, etc. may not be used in any recipe or exhibit display, and a written report in portfolio or notebook. Consider neatness with clear plastic wrap for food safety. foods exhibit. Exhibits that include alcohol in the recipe will be disqualified. and creativity. Otherwise, it cannot be exhibited. This includes menu and recipe file exhibits. E350003. Physical Activity and Health Poster, Scrapbook or Photo Display. C. Any design, shape, frosting 7. Food Safety: Exhibits are on display for several days. Please think FOOD (SF122) Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in a Foods and Nutrition project, involving a technique, and/or fondant are SAFETY! Items that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged, or physical activity or explore a career-related to physical activity or health (personal acceptable. displayed as exhibits must be safe to eat when entered, whether they are tasted trainer, sports coach, physical therapist, etc.) This might contain pictures, captions D. Creativity and originality are or not. Glazes, frostings and other sugar based toppings are considered safe due and/or reports to highlight the concept. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core encouraged. to their high sugar content. Egg glazes on yeast breads and pie crusts BEFORE board (not to exceed 22” X 30”), computer based presentation printed off with E. Cakes will be judged on baking are acceptable. Eggs incorporated into baked goods and crusts are notes pages, if needed, and displayed in binder, an exhibit display, and a written appearance and creativity. They will considered safe. The following food ingredients are considered unsafe for fair report in portfolio or notebook. Consider neatness and creativity. not be tasted. exhibits and will be disqualified: E350004. Cooking Basics Recipe File. (SF251) A collection of 10 recipes from F. Cake mixes are acceptable. •Egg or cream fillings and cream cheese frostings; any source. Each recipe must accompany a complete menu is which the recipe is G. Recipe card is required. If a cake •Any meat item including meat jerky, imitation meat bits (Bacon bits, used. An additional 10 recipes may be added each year the 4-H’er is in the project, mix is used, please designate what pepperoni, etc); with year clearly marked on recipes. Display in a recipe file or binder. Be sure to type of mix and other ingredients •Melted cheese on top of food exhibit (Cheese mixed into baked goods is include the number of servings or yield of each recipe. This may be a continued added to complete the cake. Frosting considered safe and will be accepted) recipe file project from the previously used 4-H curriculum before 2018. Exhibits type and ingredients should also be •Uncooked fruit toppings (i.e., fresh fruit tart). that include recipes with alcohol (wine, beer, rum, etc.) will be disqualified. included. H. There are two age divisions and DIVISION 476, Pies (County Only – Not State Fair Eligible) DIVISION 410: COOKING 201 (Previously known as Fast Foods) guidelines for each. See classes below. Enter exhibits on Monday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 4-H Building. E410001. Loaf Quick Bread. (SF123) Any recipe, at least 3/4 of a standard I. Champion and Reserve Champion Interview judging will be held. loaf displayed on a paper plate. Quick bread is any bread that does not require in the senior and junior division will A. Pie must be securely covered with clear plastic wrap for food safety. kneading or rising time and does NOT include yeast. A standard quick bread loaf be auctioned in the Live Cake Auction Otherwise, it cannot be exhibited. Monday, August 2 at 5:30 p.m. B. Crust must be rolled pastry dough made from scratch. J. Items that did not receive C. One or two-crust pie is acceptable, crumb tops are allowed. champion or reserve champion will D. Filling may be handmade or canned, but canned filling is not eligible for Panhandle Veterinary Clinic, Inc. be eligible for the Silent Auction on live cake/pie auction. Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. E. Pies requiring refrigeration will not be accepted, judged, or displayed. 985 Hwy 385 • Chadron F. Uncooked fruit is not allowed in any exhibit due to spoilage. (308) 432-2020 E475001. Senior Creatively G. Cream cheese fillings and/or frostings are not allowed. Decorated Cake. Exhibitors 12 to 18 H. Recipe card is required. years of age before January 1. Must bake I. Items meeting criteria of being completely made from scratch, including and decorate cakes independently. filling, will be eligible for the Creative Chefs Silent Auction on Monday evening Good Luck E475002. Junior Creatively at 5:00 p.m. Decorated Cake. Exhibitors 8 to J. Please refer to General Food and Nutrition Rules for clarification of allowable 11 before January 1. Must bake and fillings and toppings. 4-H’ers decorate cake independently. E476001. Pie. (County Only) 46 Healthy Lifestyles measures approximately 8 1/2” X 4 1/2” or 9” X 5”. If mini-loaf pans are used for other full-sized specialty bread products. Must exhibit at least 3/4 of a full-sized F. LABELING: Jars should be exhibit, two loaves must be presented for judging. baked product. labeled with the name of the food E410002. Creative Mixes. (SF142) Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product E411006. Shortened Cake. (SF137) NOT FROM A CAKE MIX! At least 3/4 item, name of the 4-H’er, county, and or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan. of the cake. Shortened cakes use fat for flavor and texture and recipes usually date of processing on the bottom of Baked item made from a mix (commercial or homemade mixes acceptable). begin by beating fat with sugar by creaming, and include leavening agents in the each jar. Each bag containing dried Food product must have been modified to make a new or different baked item. recipe. Cake may be frosted with a non-perishable frosting (no cream cheese or foods should also be labeled with the Examples include poppy seed quick bread from a cake mix, cake mix cookies, egg white based frostings allowed). name of the food item, the name of sweet rolls made from readymade bread dough, monkey breads from biscuit the 4-H’er, county and drying date. dough, streusel coffee cake from a cake mix, etc. Write what you learned about DIVISION 412: COOKING 401 (Previously known as Foodworks) Multiple dried food exhibits should be making this product using a mix instead of a homemade recipe or recipe “from Any bread item prepared or baked using a bread machine should be entered secured by a rubber band or “twisty” scratch”. Does it make it better or easier to use a convenience product or mix? under the Cooking 201, Non- Traditional Baked Product. All exhibits made in to keep exhibit containing the 3 self- Why or why not? the Cooking 301 and Cooking 401 projects must have been prepared without sealing bags together. E410003. Biscuits or Scones. (SF136) Four biscuits or scones on a small paper the assistance of a bread machine for mixing, raising, or baking of the food item. G. RECIPE/SUPPORTING plate. This may be any type of biscuit or scone: rolled or dropped. Any recipe may E412001. Double Crust Fruit Pie. (SF144) Made with homemade fruit filling. INFORMATION: Recipe must be be used, but it must be a non-yeast product baked from scratch. No egg pastries or cream fillings. No canned fillings or premade pie crusts. May included, and may be handwritten, E410004. Healthy Baked Product. (SF124) Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked be a double crust, crumb, cut-out, or lattice topping. Using an 8” or 9” disposable photocopied or typed. Commercially product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pie pan is recommended. prepared seasoning mixes are not pan. Recipe must contain a fruit or vegetable as part of the ingredients (ex. E412002. Family Food Traditions. (SF145) Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked allowed. Current USDA guidelines for Banana bars, cantaloupe quick bread, zucchini muffins, etc.) product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable food preservation methods MUST be E410005. Coffee Cake. (SF129)Any recipe or shape, non-yeast product – at least pan. Any baked item associated with family tradition and heritage. Entry must followed. Suggested sources of recipes 3/4 of baked product on a paper plate or in a disposable pan. Include menu for include (A) recipe, (B) tradition or heritage associated with preparing, serving include: a complete meal where this recipe is served, following meal planning guidelines the food, (C) where or who the traditional recipe came from. •4-H Food Preservation suggested in Cooking 201. E412003. Ethnic Food Exhibit. (SF146) Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product Manuals (Freezing, Drying, Boiling E410006. Baking with Whole Grains. (SF134) Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan. Water Bath Canning, Pressure product or 4 muffins/cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan. The name of the country, culture or region should be included as part of the Canning) Recipe must contain whole grains as part of the ingredients. (Ex. Whole wheat supporting information with the recipe, as well as some background information •USDA Guide to Home applesauce bread, peanut butter oatmeal cookies, etc.) about the country or culture the food item is representing. Canning https://nchfp.uga.edu/ E410007. Non-Traditional Baked Product. (SF133) Exhibit must include a food E412004. Candy. (SF147) Any recipe, 4 pieces of candy on a paper plate or 1/2 publications/publications_usda.html product prepared using a non-traditional method (i.e. bread machine, cake baked cup. No items containing cream cheese will be accepted (Ex. Cream cheese mints). •Nebraska Extension’s Food in convection oven, baked item made in microwave, etc.). Entry must be at least Candy may be cooked or not cooked; dipped, molded, made in the microwave or Website https://food.unl.edu/food- 3/4 baked product, or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate or in a disposable pan. other methods of candy preparation. Recipe must be included. safety: or Extension publications from Entry must include supporting information that discusses alternative preparation E412005. Foam Cake. (SF138) Original recipe (no mixes) of at least 3/4 of the other states method and how it compares with traditional method. cake. Foam cakes are cakes that have a high ratio of eggs to flour and fall into H. BALL BLUE BOOK (published three categories: angel food cakes or meringues; sponge or jelly roll cakes; and after 2009) or online: https://www. DIVISION 411: COOKING 301 (Previously known as You’re the Chef) chiffon cakes. Cake may be frosted with a non-perishable frosting (no cream freshpreserving.com/recipes All Any bread item prepared or baked using a bread machine should be entered cheese or egg white based frostings allowed). exhibits must include the 4-H Food under the Cooking 201, Non- Traditional Baked Product. All exhibits made in E412006. Specialty Pastry. (SF143) Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or Preservation Card attached to the the Cooking 301 and Cooking 401 projects must have been prepared without 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate or in a disposable pan. Baked items such as project as the required supporting the assistance of a bread machine for mixing, raising, or baking of the food item. pie tarts, puff pastry, phyllo doughs, biscotti, choux, croissants, Danish, strudels. information or include following E411001. White Bread. (SF138) (Any yeast recipe) - At least 3/4 of a standard Phyllo dough may be pre-made or from scratch. Pastries made with cream or egg information with exhibit: loaf displayed on a paper plate. based fillings will be disqualified. 1. Name of product E411002. Whole Wheat or Mixed Grain Bread. (SF138) (Any yeast recipe) - At 2. Date preserved least 3/4 of a standard loaf displayed on a paper plate. DIVISION 407: FOOD PRESERVATION 3. Method of preservation E411003. Specialty Rolls. (SF138) (Any yeast recipe) 4 rolls on a paper plate. General Information: (pressure canner or water bath canner) May be sweet rolls, English muffins, kolaches, bagels, or any other similar recipe A. ENTRIES PER INDIVIDUAL: One entry per exhibitor per class. Limit of 4. Type of pack (raw pack or hot that makes individual portions. three entries per exhibitor in Food Preservation. pack) E411004. Dinner Rolls. (SF138) (Any yeast recipe) 4 rolls on a paper plate. May B. PROCESSING METHODS: Current USDA processing methods and 5. Altitude (and altitude be cloverleaf, crescent, knot, bun, bread sticks, or any other type of dinner roll. altitude adjustments must be followed for all food preservation. Jam, preserves adjustment, if needed) E411005. Specialty Bread. (SF141) (Any yeast recipe) includes tea rings, or any and marmalades, fruit and pickled products must be processed in a boiling 6. Processing time water bath. (Tomatoes may be processed in a pressure canner.) All non-acid 7. Number of pounds pressure vegetables and meats must be processed in a pressure canner. Improperly canned (if pressure canner used) Good Luck at the Fair, or potentially hazardous food items will be disqualified. Spoiled or unsealed 8. Drying method and drying container disqualifies entry. time (for dried food exhibits). Exhibitors! C. JARS: Jars and type of lid should be the same size, all small or large, not 9. Recipe and source of recipe necessarily the same brand. Half pint jars may be used for jellies and preserves. (if a publication, include name and The jars are not to be decorated by the exhibitor in any way. Canning jars must be date). used - others will be disqualified. No one-fourth pint jars allowed. Leave jar rings on for fair display, it helps protect the seal. No zinc lids. DIVISION 407: FOOD D. CURRENT PROJECT: All canning must be the result of this year’s 4-H PRESERVATION project, since September 1, of the previous calendar year. UNIT 1: Freezing 269 Main Street, Chadron, NE E. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING: Exhibits will be judged according to score E407001. Baked Item Made with sheets available at http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook. Incomplete exhibits and canned Frozen Product. Any recipe, at least 308-432-6828 food items not processed according to altitude in the county will be lowered a 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins www.WesternViewRealEstate.com ribbon class. or cookies on a paper plate or in a Healthy Lifestyles 47 disposable pan. Recipe MUST include current USDA recommendations. but remove the medication.) a food item preserved by the freezing E407009. 3 Jar Fruit Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit 3 jars of different canned fruits. 2. Materials with expiration dates on or before the judging date. (This method done by the 4-H’er. Ex. Peach May be three different techniques forthe same type of product, (ex. applesauce, includes sterile items, nonprescription medications, ointments, salves, etc. pie, blueberry muffins, zucchini bread, canned apples, apple pie filling, etc.) Entry must be processed in a boiling water Articles dated month and year only are considered expired on the last day of that etc.). Supporting information must bath according to current USDA recommendations. month.) include both the recipe for the produce E407010. 1 Jar Tomato Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit one jar of a canned tomato 3. Any controlled substance. that was frozen as part of this project product. Entry must be processed in a boiling water bath according to current E440002. Disaster Kit (Emergency Preparedness). (SF111) Disaster kits must AND the baked food item. USDA recommendations. contain the materials to prepare a person or family for emergency conditions E407011. 3 Jar Tomato Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit 3 jars of different canned caused by a natural or man-made incident. Selection of materials is left to the UNIT 2: Drying tomato products (salsa, sauces without meats, juice, stewed, etc.). Entry must be exhibitor. Family or group kits must have enough material or items for each E407002. Dried Fruits. (SF154) processed in a boiling water bath according to current USDA recommendations. person. A description of the kit’s purpose, the number of people supported, and Exhibit 3 different examples of 3 E407012. 1 Jar Pickled Exhibit. (SF150) One jar of a pickled and/or fermented a list of contents is required. Youth are encouraged to test their kit by challenging different dried fruits. Place each product. Entry must be processed in a boiling water bath according to current their family to try to survive using only the included materials for the designated dried fruit food (6-10 pieces of fruit, USDA recommendations. time. If tested, share that experience in kit documentation. Please include an minimum 1/4 cup) in separate self- E407013. 3 Jar Pickled Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit 3 jars of different kinds of explanation of drinking water needs for your disaster kit. Do not bring actual sealing bags. Use a rubber band or canned pickled and/or fermented products. Entry must be processed in a boiling water to the fair in the kit. “twisty” to keep exhibit together. water bath according to current USDA recommendations. E440003. Safety Scrapbook. (SF292) The scrapbook must contain 15 news E407003. Fruit Leather. (SF154) E407014. 1 Jar Jellied Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit one jar of jam, jelly or articles from print and/or Internet sources about various incident types. Mount Exhibit 3 different examples of marmalade. Entry must be process in a boiling water bath according to current each clipping on a separate page accompanied by a description of events leading 3 different fruit leathers. Place a USDA recommendations. to the incident and any measures that might have prevented it. The Scrapbook 3-4” sample of each fruit together E407015. 3 Jar Jellied Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit 3 different kinds of jelled should be bound in a standard size hardcover binder or notebook for 8 1/2” X 11” in separate self-sealing bags. Use products. Entry may be made up of either pints or half pints. Entry must be size paper. Correct sentence structure, readability and thorough explanations are a rubber band or “twisty” to keep process in a boiling water bath according to current USDA recommendations. an important part of judging. exhibit together. E440004. Safety Experience. (SF190) The exhibit should share a learning E407004. Vegetable Leather. (SF154) UNIT 4: Pressure Canning experience the youth had related to safety. Examples could be participating in a Exhibit 3 different examples of 3 E407016. 1 Jar Vegetable Or Meat Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit one jar of a canned first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, babysitting workshop different vegetable or vegetable/fruit vegetable or meat. Include only vegetables or meats canned in a pressure canner or similar event; scientific experiment related to safety; or the youth’s response leather combo. Place a 3-4” sample of according to current USDA recommendations. to an emergency situation. The exhibit should include a detailed description each leather together in separate self- E407017. 3 Jar Vegetable Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit 3 jars of different kinds of of the experience, the youth’s role, some evidence of the youth’s leadership in sealing bags. Use a rubber band or canned vegetables. Include only vegetables canned in a pressure canner according the situation and a summary of the learning that took place. Exhibits may be “twisty” to keep exhibit together. to current USDA recommendations. presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including E407005. Dried Vegetables. (SF149) E407018. 3 Jar Meat Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit 3 jars of different kinds of canned up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation and Exhibit 3 different samples of 3 meats. Include only meats canned in a pressure canner according to current different dried vegetables. Place each USDA recommendations. food (1/4 cup of each vegetable) in a E407019. Quick Dinner. (SF151) Exhibit a minimum of 3 jars to a maximum separate self-sealing bag. Use a rubber of 5 jars (all the same size) plus menu. Meal should include 3 canned foods that band or “twisty” to keep exhibit can be prepared within an hour. List complete menu on a 3” X 5” file card and together. attach to one of the jars. Entry must be processed according to current USDA E407006. Dried Herbs. (SF149) recommendations. Exhibit 3 different samples of dried E407020. Jar Tomato Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit one jar of a canned tomato herbs. Place each food (1/4 cup of product. Entry must be processed in a pressure canner according to current each herb) in a separate self-sealing USDA recommendations. bag. Use a “twisty” to keep exhibit E407021. 3 Jar Tomato Exhibit. (SF150) Exhibit 3 jars of different canned together. tomato products (salsa, sauces without meats, juice, stewed, etc.). Entry must be E407007. Baked Item Made With processed in a pressure canner according to current USDA recommendations. Dried Produce/Herbs. (SF156) Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product HEALTHY LIFESTYLES EDUCATION or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper Safety Department E plate. May be baked in a disposable Superintendent: Lara Madison pan. Recipe MUST include a dried Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips produce/herb item made by the All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to 4-H’er. (Ex. Granola bar made with advance to the State Fair. dried fruits, dried cranberry cookies, DIVISION 440: SAFETY Italian herb bread, lemon thyme E440001. First Aid Kit. (SF110) A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies cookies.) Supporting information in an emergency. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for the 308-432-4889 • 1-888-432-4889 must include both the recipe for the kit’s intended use. A description of where the kit will be stored and examples of servicereallymatters.com dried produce/herb AND the baked specific emergencies for that situation should be included in the exhibit. The kit 130 E. Horseshoe Dr., Chadron food item. should include a written inventory and purpose statement for included items. Items should cover the following areas: airway and breathing, bleeding control, Owners Larry & Audrey Sloan UNIT 3: Boiling Water Canning burn treatment, infectious disease protection, fracture care and miscellaneous • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Duct Cleaning E407008. 1 Jar Fruit Exhibit. supplies. Use Citizen Safety manual, 4-H 425, pages 6 & 7. • Fire & Water Damage Clean-up (SF150) Exhibit one jar of a canned Kits containing any of the following will be automatically disqualified: •Pet Odor Removal • Air Mold Sampling fruit. Entry must be processed in 1. Prescription medications. (If the kit’s purpose is to provide medication a boiling water bath according to for someone with special needs, explain in the written description and inventory, Call for a FREE Estimate 48 Healthy Lifestyles • Leadership & Citizenship burned on a CD lasting up to five minutes. prevention message and be appropriate to display during National Fire Prevention be 300 - 400 typewritten words. E440005. Careers in Safety. (SF191) The exhibit should identify a specific Week or to promote fire safety at specific times of the year (Halloween, 4th of July, A120008. For 9th-12th Graders career area in the safety field and include education and certification etc.). Originality, clarity and artistic impression will all be judged. Do not include Only: Oral Citizenship Essay. requirements for available positions, salary information, demand for the field live fireworks, matches or other flammable/explosive/hazardous materials. Any (SF183) Addressing the theme and a summary of the youth’s interest in the field. Examples of careers include entry containing this material will be disqualified. Posters must be constructed of “Freedom’s Obligations” should be firefighters, paramedics, emergency management personnel, some military commercial poster board at least 11” X 14” but not larger than 22” X 28”. 3-5 minutes. No background music, assignments, law enforcement officers, emergency room medical personnel, singing, or other enhancement fire investigator and more. It is recommended youth interview a professional LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP allowed. All essays should be saved as in the field in their research. Additional research sources might include books, Citizenship Department A a wav or mp3 file; a USB/thumb drive articles, career web sites, job-related government web sites or interviews Superintendent: Lisa Briggs will be accepted. Voice tone should be with career placement or guidance counselors. Exhibits may be presented in Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips normal and conversational. A copy of a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten General Information: the written essay should be attached. pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation and burned on a Purpose: The purpose of these citizenship exhibits is to foster civic responsibility A120009. Service Items. (SF183) Can CD lasting up to five minutes. and action within the diverse areas of citizenship including community service, include but aren’t limited to lap Quilt service learning, government, and policy making. of Valor and homemade toys. Only DIVISION 450: FIRE SAFETY Displays: Displays should not be larger than 22” X 28” wide. If the size needs non-perishable items will be accepted. E450001. Fire Safety Poster. (SF269) This is a home floor plan drawn to scale to be a different size because the Attached to the exhibit should be an showing primary and secondary escape routes and where fire extinguishers and item is larger than 22”x28” please contact the superintendents for approval. explanation of who the recipient was smoke detectors are located. Draw every room, including all doors and windows. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22” X 28”. and how the service project was made Use black or blue arrows showing primary escape routes from each room. Use Supporting Material: All entries must have a statement explaining; the and used. The service item could be red arrows showing secondary routes to use if the primary routes are blocked. purpose of the exhibit. Exhibitors are encouraged to show evidence of their part of a larger community service Primary and secondary escape routes must lead outside to an assembly location. personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to their exhibit. This effort. Documentation should include evidence the escape plan has been practiced at helps the judges understand what the 4-H’er did, and learned in the process that A120010. 4-H Club Exhibit. (SF183) least four times. Posters must be constructed of commercial poster board at least led to the exhibit. Should depict what a 4-H club has 11” X 14” but not larger than 22” X 28”. References: All exhibitors should reference material sources or supporting done in the area of community E450002. Fire Safety Scrapbook. (SF270) The scrapbook must contain 10 news information used in exhibits (i.e., if questions from a game were taken from an service. This item could include, but is articles from print and/or Internet sources about fires to residential or commercial outside source, they must be referenced). not limited to, a service item, poster, properties or landscapes. Mount each clipping on a separate page accompanied by Identification: All entries should be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, club, scrapbook, and cultural or creative a description of events leading to the incident and any measures that might have and county. arts item, care package, or Quilt of prevented it. The Scrapbook should be bound in a standard size hardcover binder Entries: Each exhibitor is limited to one item per class. All static exhibits must Valor. or notebook for 8 1/2” X 11” size paper. Correct sentence structure, readability have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. and thorough explanations are an important part of judging. Division 130: i2i E450003. Fire Prevention Poster. (SF268) Posters should promote a fire Division 120: CITIZENSHIP A130001. Cultural Fine Arts. (SF183) A120001. Care Package Display. (SF183) This exhibit is a display about the Can be made of any art media but PROCESS of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care package. should symbolize what makes them Serving the area for 55 Years! You may use a poster, Power Point, or another multi-media program to tell about unique. the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. A130002. How are we different? PowerPoint should be saved to a USB/thumb drive. You need to answer the Interview. (SF183) Should follow Scott following questions in your exhibit. How did you select the organization? What the interview guide in the participant items did you include in your care package? Why did you select those items? manual on page 3 and should reflect Roberts How did it feel to present your care pack to the organization? What did you learn on the differences and similarities from this experience? Other information that you feel is important about the between you and the person you are Electric care package or organization. Some examples of care packages are: Backpack for interviewing. school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or A130003. Name Art. (SF183) Should Incorporated homeless shelter, etc. be a creative art exhibit that symbolizes 227 Morehead St. • Chadron A120002. Citizenship Game. (SF183) Could include but is not limited to, or explains where your name came symbol flash cards, question and answer board, or simulation with props. Clear from and what it means. Can use any 308-432-3116 instructions on how to play the game and what the game hopes to accomplish media. must be included. A130004. Family History. (SF183) Proud to A120003. Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts. (SF183) Can be made of any art Depicting your family cultural media but should tie in the relevance of the artwork to citizenship. history or the ethnic make-up of your support A120004. Public Adventure Scrapbook. (SF183) Should describe your Public community noting who were the first Wiring for Dawes County 4-H! Adventure or Service Learning Activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than settlers, where did they come from, Commercial 16” X 16”. is there evidence of the background Residential A120005. Public Adventure Poster. (SF183) Should describe your Public today (local celebrations, family and Farm Adventure or Service Learning Activity. Display posters must be stiff enough to celebrations, museum or educational stand when supported from behind and below. Length and width must be no displays, historical markers, etc.) 24-Hour more than 24” X 28”. A130005. Exhibit depicting a cultural Service A120006. Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview. (SF183) Should follow food. (SF183) Is special to your family. the outline found in the Public Adventures curriculum. It may be written or Can be a story or essay. recorded. Recordings should be saved as a .wav or .mp3 file; a USB/thumb drive A130006. “This is Who I Am” poem. will be accepted. (SF 183) A poem written by the 4-H’er A120007. Written Citizenship Essay. (SF183) Is designed to promote good that reflect who they are. citizenship and patriotism. This essay is open to all age groups. All essays should A130007. Poster. (SF183) Depicts Leadership & Citizenship • Plant Science 49 what you have learned through i2i. 14” X 22” poster) must include at least three items (examples) developed by the 6. What is unique about this product? A130008. Biography. (SF183) About 4-H’er from the following list: business card, brochure, advertisement, business F531006. Entrepreneurship Challenge. Take on the entrepreneurship challenge. an historical figure that has made a promotional piece, printout of an Internet home page, packaging design, signs, Entrepreneurship Challenge is open to 4-H’ers enrolled in any of the three units positive impact on our society or who logo design, direct mail piece, etc. The marketing package should be for an of ESI. Complete 5 or more of the challenges from the following list. The exhibit have made a difference in the lives of original business developed by the 4-H’er and not an existing business. will include highlights from these 5 challenges. Consider labeling each challenge others. F531004. Sample of an Original Product. Sample of an original product with an so the viewer will understand what the challenge was. Enter a poster, video, report A130009. Play Script. (SF183) information sheet (8 1/2” X 11”) answering the following questions: or scrapbook related to the learning from the challenge. Use your creativity to Written about a different culture. 1. What did you enjoy the most about making the product? show and share what you learned. 2. What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do Select your 5 challenges from the list below: LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP anything differently next time? If so, what? •Sell something. Entrepreneurship Department F 3. What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide •Introduce yourself to a local entrepreneur and take a selfie with them. Superintendent: Lisa Briggs on the price? •Be a detective! Look for Nebraska-made products and find out more Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips 4. Market analysis of the community – data gathered through a survey of about the business. Guidelines and Rules: potential customers. Use the three questions on page 3.3 and survey at least 10 •Tour 2-3 entrepreneurial businesses and create a photo story. Exhibit Guidelines: people in your community about your product. •Investigate what it takes to be an entrepreneur (Skills Assessment ESI 4.1) •The 4-H member’s name, age, town 5. How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined this •Make a prototype (sample/model) of a new product idea. (Include the and county must be listed on the back figure. prototype or a photo of prototype.) of the exhibit. Entry cards should be 6. What is unique about this Product? •Work with a friend to develop a new business idea! stapled or taped (not paper-clipped) to F531005. Photos of an Original Product. (Mounted on a 14” X 22” poster) must •Contact your local Extension Office to learn about entrepreneurship the upper right-hand corner of posters. include three photos of developed product and a mounted information sheet opportunities. •If exhibit is a poster, it must be answering the following questions. If exhibiting in both Class F531004 and Class •Create an activity to teach others about entrepreneurship (coloring page, 14” X 22” and may be arranged either F531005, products must be entirely different products. puzzle, game, etc.) horizontally or vertically. Poster may 1. What did you enjoy the most about making the product? not use copyrighted materials, such 2. What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do PLANT SCIENCE as cartoon characters or commercial anything differently the next time? If so, what? Crops and Range (Agronomy) Department G product names. Exhibits which do not 3. What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide Superintendent: Clint Phillips conform to size or content guidelines on the price? Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips will be lowered one ribbon placing. 4. Market analysis of the community – data gathered through a survey of DIVISION 750: Posters may include photographs, potential customers. Use the three questions on page 3.3 and survey at least 10 1. Grain or Plant Exhibits - Classes 1-5: charts or examples as well as a written people in your community about your product. •A completed Crop Production Worksheet (available at https://cropwatch. explanation. 5. How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined this unl.edu/Youth/Documents/Crop%20Production%20Project%20Worksheet%2 •All static exhibits must have figure. 0Final.pdf) must accompany grain and plant exhibits or it will automatically be received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.

DIVISION 531: ENTREPRENEURSHIP INVESTIGATION (SF181) For classes 1-3, follow guidelines for posters. F531001. Interview an Entrepreneur. 1413 W 6th Street, Chadron Share what you learned from the Formerly Gregory’s Insurance person about starting and running a business or how they deliver excellent www.gregorysinc.com 308-432-3443 customer service. How will what you have learned through this interview change your future plans or ways of thinking about business? (Based on Insurance is our only business. pages 2.1 - 2.4 of manual) F531002. Social Entrepreneurship Presentation. Prepare a five-slide power point presentation about a social entrepreneurship event to benefit a group or individual in your BUSINESS INSURANCE community. Social entrepreneurs are people who are in business to help others. Submit a print out of the note CROP INSURANCE pages, which show each slide and include an explanation of each slide. Enter exhibit in a report with fasteners FARM & RANCH INSURANCE (no slide bars). Refer to page 2.4 of Unit 2 The Case of Me for ideas. F531003. Marketing Package. PERSONAL INSURANCE Marketing package (mounted on a 50 Plant Science deducted one ribbon placing. The worksheet must include the exhibitors name 28” wide by 28” tall on plywood or poster board. G750013. Special Agronomy Project. and address, county, plant hybrid or variety, plant population, whether crop •The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor’s (Freshly Harvested Crop) Plant production was irrigated or dryland, and general information including farm name, address, and county on back side. Explain pictures and graphs clearly and exhibits must be the result of the cropping history, soil type and weather effects. concisely. current year’s project. Depending •The worksheet also must include an economic analysis of the project, listing •Consider creativity and neatness. Refer to Scoresheet SF259 Each display on the type of crop selected for the individual expenses and income, on a per acre basis. Other topics to discuss are must have a one-page essay (minimum) explaining why the exhibitor chose the current year: the selection of variety or hybrid, impacts of tillage and conservation practices, area of display and what they learned from their project. Include any references inputs (fuel, fertilizer, irrigation, labor, pesticides, etc.), any observations made used. DIVISION 751: WEED SCIENCE during the growing season , and what you learned from your crops project. The •The essay should be in a clear plastic cover with the exhibitor’s name outside. (SF261) worksheet counts as 50% of the total when judged. •If a display does not have an essay, it will automatically be deducted one •Any individual in the •Worksheet must be the original work of the individual exhibitor or it will be ribbon placing. Conservation, Environment 1, 2 or 3, deducted one ribbon placing. 3. NEW: Special Agronomy Project – Youth experience a crop that is grown, Range, Reading the Range 1 or Using •Attach the worksheet to the entry in a clear plastic cover such that it can was grown or has the potential to be grown in Nebraska by growing it, researching Nebraska Range 2, or Crop Production, be read without removing it from the cover. In addition to the worksheet, grain traits of that crop and determine viability of that crop in the part of the state they Field Crops projects may exhibit a and plant exhibits will be judged on condition, appearance (i.e. disease and live. Each year seeds will be mailed to extension offices or ag ed classrooms across weed book or weed display. At least 15 insect damage, grain fill), uniformity (size, shape, color, maturity), and quality of the state, as ordered by that location. Offices will distribute to youth on a first- of the specimens must represent this exhibit. Refer to Scoresheet SF264. Grain exhibits must be one gallon per sample. come – first serve basis. A different seed will be selected every year. Youth will year’s work. For assistance identifying Grain exhibits harvested in the fall (e.g., corn or soybeans) may be from the grow seeds in their garden or pots. Written resources materials will be available plants, participants can use Nebraska previous year’s project. Display containers will be furnished. for youth, in addition to virtual, live or recorded videos/field trips. Youth will be Department of Agriculture’s Weeds of •Plant exhibits, with the exception of ears of corn, must be the result of the eligible to enter an exhibit at both the county and/or state fair in the agronomy Nebraska and the Great Plains (1994) current year’s project. project area or Weeds of the Great Plains (2003). Corn - 10 ears or 3 stalks (cut at ground level with no roots or soil and G750001. Corn. (SF264) (Includes yellow, white, pop, waxy, or any other type) BOOKS – Classes 1-2: bound together) G750002. Soybeans. (SF264) •Plants must be mounted on sheets Grain Sorghum - 4 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together) G750003. Oats. (SF264) that are no larger than 14” wide by Soybeans - 6 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together) G750004. Wheat. (SF264) 14” high. Proper plant mount should Small grains (oats, barley, wheat, triticale) - sheaf of heads 2 inches in G750005. Any other crop. (SF 264) (Includes grain sorghum, alfalfa, millets, include root as well as stem and leaf diameter at top tie with stems about 24” long. barley, rye, triticale, amaranth, dry beans, sugar beet, mung bean, canola, forage tissue. Plants should be glued rather Other crops (alfalfa, millet, etc.) - sheaf of stems 3 inches in diameter at top sorghum, safflower, etc.) than taped, and the mounts should be tied with stems cut at ground level or half size small square bale. G750006. Crop Production Display. (SF259) The purpose of this class is to allow protected with a clear clover. 2. Displays - (CLASSES 6-10:) original and creative exhibits that contain educational information about crop •Exhibits will be judged based on •The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view production aspects, such as crop scouting, alternative crops, pest management, completeness of plant mount, accuracy the display. etc. of identification, label, neatness, and •The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no larger than G750007. Crop Technology Display. (SF259) Display information about conformity to exhibit requirements. aspects of technology used in crop production, such as genetic engineering, crop Refer to Scoresheet SF261. breeding, GPS, yield mapping, computers, etc. •Each completed mount must G750008. Crop End Use Display. (SF259) Display information about the final have the following information (see product or end uses for a crop, such as food, feed, fuel, or other products. (i.e.. example below) in the lower right Corn can be processed into livestock feed, ethanol, plastics, etc. Or soybeans can corner of the mounting sheet: be processed into bio- diesel, pet bedding, crayons, oil, etc.) This should not be 1. Scientific name (in italic or about the process of crop production, but focus on an end product(s). underlined), with authority. G750009. Water or Soil Display. (SF259) Display information about 2. Common name. water or soils, such as how soils are being used for crop production, range, 3. County of collection. conservation, wildlife, or wetland use, or ways to protect or conserve water 4. Collection date. and soil resources. 5. Collector’s name. G750010. Career Interview Display. (SF259) The purpose of this class is to 6. Collection number, indicating allow youth to investigate a career in agronomy. Youth should interview 1 person order that plants were collected, that works with crops about such topics as, what parts of their job do they enjoy 7. Other information depending or dislike, why did they choose that career, what was their education, etc. Include on class selected, i.e., noxious, life a picture of the person interviewed. form. This information should be G750011. Special Agronomy Project – Educational Exhibit. (SF259) typed or printed neatly. Educational exhibit based on what was learned from the project, Present DISPLAYS – Class 3: information on a poster 14” X 22” either vertical or horizontal arrangement or •The purpose of the display is in a clear plastic report cover. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, and to tell an educational story to those county must be on the back of the poster or report cover. Refer to Scoresheet that view the display. The display is a SF259. Each display must have a one-page essay (minimum) explaining why visual representation (pictures, charts, the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. graphs) no larger than 28” by 28” on Include any references used. plywood or poster board. The display G750012. Special Agronomy Project – Video Presentation. 4-H exhibitor should be neatly titled. designs a multimedia presentation related to the crop. This could include •Make sure to label display with narration of the growing process, presenting facts about the crop or any other exhibitor’s name, address, and county innovative multimedia practices. The presentation should be a t least 2 minutes on back side. Explain pictures and 348 Main St. • Chadron • 432-4497 in length and no more than 5 minutes in length, appropriate graphics, sound and graphs clearly and concisely. Refer to either a video clip, animation or voice over and/or original video clip. Any of the Scoresheet SF259. following file formats will be accepted: mp4, .mov, .ppt, or .avi. •Each display must have a one page Plant Science 51 essay explaining why the exhibitor •For books, plants must be mounted on sheets that are no larger than 14” X PLANT SCIENCE chose the area of display and what they 14” high. Plants should be glued rather than taped and the mounts should be Horticulture Department G learned from their project. Include any protected with a clear cover. Proper plant mount should include root as well as Superintendent: Clint Phillips references used. stem and leaf tissue. Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips •The essay should be in a clear •Exhibits will be judged based on completeness of plant mount, accuracy of General Information: plastic cover with the exhibitor’s name identification, labeling, neatness and conformation to project requirements. Refer DIVISION 770: FLORICULTURE, EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS & outside. to Scoresheet SF260. HOUSEPLANTS G751001. Weed Identification Book. •Each completed mount must have the following information in the lower Floriculture: (SF261) A collection of a minimum right corner of the mounting sheet: •Youth must be enrolled in the World of Flowers and/or Annual Flowers of 15 plant mounts including at 1. Scientific name (in italic or underlined), with authority. projects to exhibit a maximum of 4 entries per person in classes 1-45 (cut least two of the following prohibited 2. Common name. flowers) and 50-53 (educational exhibits). Exhibits are limited are limited to noxious weeds (Canada thistle, musk 3. County of collection. ONE EXHIBIT PER EXHIBIT CLASS NUMBER. Entries must be the work of thistle, plumeless thistle, saltcedar, 4. Collection date. leafy spurge, purple loosestrife, 5. Collector’s name. diffuse knapweed, spotted knapweed, 6. Personal collection number, indicating order that plants were collected Japanese knotweed, bohemian in your personal collection. 7. Other information, depending on class selected, knotweed, giant knotweed, sericea i.e., value and importance, life span, growth season, origin, major types of range Chadron Community lespedeza or phragmites), and at least plants. This information should be typed or printed neatly. five weeds that are a problem primarily Displays – Class 7: in lawns. •The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view Hospital & Health G751002. Life Span Book. (SF261) A the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no collection of 7 perennial, 1 biennial, larger than 28” by 28” on plywood or poster board. The display should be neatly and 7 annual weeds. titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor’s name, address, and county on Services G751003. Weed Display. (SF259) back side. The purpose of this class is to allow Boards – Classes 8-9: We provide quality healthcare original and creative exhibits that •Display boards should be should no larger than 30” X 36” tall. Display boards to the Panhandle of Nebraska contain educational information about should be adequately labeled. weeds, such as interesting information D330001. Value and Importance for Livestock Forage and Wildlife Habitat and and surrounding communities. about a weed species, the effects of Food Book. (SF260) A collection of 12 different plant mounts, with 4 classified weed control, herbicide resistant as high value, 4 as medium value, and 4 as low value for livestock forage, wildlife weeds, what makes a weed a weed, or habitat, or wildlife food. Value and importance classifications can be found in uses for weeds. the Range Judging Handbook and Contest Guide. Appendix Table 1 (EC150, Revised July 2016) starting on page 42.. Plants can consist of any combination DIVISION 330: RANGE of grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs. Assemble plant mounts in order of MANAGEMENT high, medium, and low value and importance. Label each plant mount with its General Information: value and importance classifications for each of the three areas; Livestock Forage, A. Each exhibit must be properly Wildlife Habitat, Wildlife Food. identified with Unit and Class. D330002. Life Span Book. (SF260) A collection of 6 perennial plant mounts and B. All plant displays and display 6 annual plant mounts selected from grasses or forbs. covers must be the result of the current D330003. Growth Season Book. (SF260) A collection of 6 cool-season grass year’s work. mounts and 6 warm-season grass mounts. Now o ering: C. Plant identification and lists of D330004. Origin Book. (SF260) A collection of plant mounts of 6 native range appropriate plants in each category grasses, and 6 introduced grasses. Introduced grasses are not from North America Dermatology, Orthopedics, (grasses, forbs, shrubs, and grass- like and often used to seed pastures. plants) can be found in the Range D330005. Major Types of Range Plants Book. (SF260) A collection of plant Judging Handbook and Contest Guide mounts of 3 grasses, 3 forbs, 3 grass-like, and 3 shrubs. Audiology, Cardiology, (EC150, Revised July 2016), Common D330006. Range Plant Collection Book. (SF260) A collection of 12-range plant Grasses of Nebraska (EC170), and mounts with something in common (i.e. poisonous to cattle, or historically used Bariatrics, ENT, Urology Common Forbs and Shrubs of as food by Native Americans, or dye plants, or favorite antelope forage, etc.). Nebraska (EC118). Include a short paragraph in the front of the book, which describes what the Nephrology, Podiatry, and D. The purpose of these exhibits is to plants have in common and why you have chosen to collect them. demonstrate to the public the benefits D330007. Parts of a Range Plant Poster. (SF259) Mount a range plant on a Internal Medicine/Oncology from the study and application of poster board. Label all the plant parts. Include the plant label in the lower right crop, weed, range and soil sciences corner, including the scientific and common name of the plant. Put your name Bringing Specialty Physicians to you! to solving problems in management, and 4-H county on the back of the poster. conservation, sustainability and D330008. Special Study Board. (SF260) A display of the results of a clipping environmental protection. For study, a degree of use study, range site study, etc. A short essay must accompany guidelines on specific projects, refer to the display to explain the reason for the study, what was learned, and study appropriate project manuals. results. This should be placed in a sheet cover attached to the board. E. For guidelines on specific D33009. Junior Rancher Board. (SF260) This exhibit should include a ranch projects, refer to appropriate project map with a record book or an appropriate educational display on some phase of Telephone: (308) 432-5586 manuals. Premier 4-H Science Award rangeland or livestock management. A short essay must accompany the display to Go to chadronhospital.com to see the current is available in this area. explain the purpose of the rancher board, what was learned, etc. Books – Classes 1-6: calendar of Specialty Clinics. 52 Plant Science the 4-H member. Notebooks and posters must have received a purple ribbon at stems) handwritten or typed account of a the county fair to advance to the State Fair. G770021. Vinca. gardening history interview whose •The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to G770022. Zinnia. flower garden has inspired you. identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Proper G770023. Any other annual or biennial. (Under 3” diameter - 5 stems, 3” or Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor not the Extension staff or more in diameter - 3 stems) pages of pictures (include 1 picture office personnel. For Floriculture, punch hole in the top center of entry tag, use (Do not duplicate entries in classes 1-22) of the person you interviewed) of a rubber band to securely attach entry tag to containers. their flower garden if the individual •Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect Cut Flower – Perennial (SF106) – 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless is still gardening. Protect with a clear number of stems will be dropped one ribbon placing. In classes 23, 44 & 45, do otherwise noted in parenthesis. report cover. The 4-H member’s not duplicate entries with the classes listed by using other cultivars or varieties, G770030. Achillea/Yarrow. name, age, full address, county, and or entry will be dropped one ribbon placing. For example: 4- H’ers with two G770031. Chrysanthemum. years in the project(s) must be on the cultivars or varieties of marigolds can only enter the marigold class and cannot G770032. Coneflower. back of the report cover. enter the other cultivar or variety in any other class. A perennial is defined as a G770033. Coreopsis. plant of which the crown overwinters. An annual is a plant that grows from seed G770034. Daisy. HOUSEPLANTS each season, whether self-seeded or planted by the gardener. A biennial is a plant G770035. Gaillardia. •Youth must be enrolled in the that germinates, grows and overwinters as a crown, blooms the following year G770036. Helianthus. Growing Great Houseplants project and dies. Foliage will be considered when exhibit is judged. G770037. Hydrangea. (3 stems) to exhibit in classes 60-66. Youth •All 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers should be the same cultivar and color, do not G770038. Liatris. (3 stems) may enter a maximum of THREE (3) mix cultivars and colors. Containers will not be judged; however, they should be G770039. Lilies. (3 stems) (Not Daylilies) entries in classes 50-66, but each entry glass containers of a neutral color that won’t tip over (No plastic containers at G770040. Platycodon. must have received a purple ribbon at State Fair) and of adequate size to display blooms. Any exhibit not in a clear glass G770041. Rose. (3 stems) the county fair to advance to the State container will be dropped one ribbon placing. Containers will not be returned at G770042. Rudbeckia/Black-eyed Susan. Fair. State Fair. G770043. Sedum. •Container Grown Houseplants •Follow the guidelines in 4H “Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits” 4H227 G770044. Statice. - The choice of container and soil (revised 2016) (https://unl.box.com/s/2f3a785c67p7qhqasevp6gu6adf3ugon) G770045. Any other perennial. (Under 3” diameter - 5 stems, 3” or more in quality will be considered in judging. when preparing entries for the fair. diameter - 3 stems) Each houseplant must be identified (Do not duplicate entries in classes 30-44) by listing the names on the entry tag Cut Flower Annuals and Biennials (SF106) 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) G770046. 4-H Flower Garden Collection of 5 different flowers. Each flower or on a card attached to the container. unless otherwise noted in parenthesis. in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for classes 1-44. Houseplants should be grown in the G770001. Aster. Display in a box or other holder not more than 18” in any dimension. Boxes will display container for a minimum of six G770002. Bachelor Buttons. not be returned at State Fair. weeks. Plants grown, as houseplants G770003. Bells of Ireland. (Do not duplicate entries in classes 1-44 with any in the group collection.) must be used. NebGuide G2205 G770004. Browallia. http://extensionpublications.unl. G770005. Calendula. EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS edu/assets/html/g2205/build/g2205. G770006. Celosia. (Crested or plume) (3 stems) G770050. Flower Notebook. (SF100) Exhibit a notebook containing pictures htm and NebGuide G837 http:// G770007. Cosmos. of flowers grown in Nebraska. There must be at least 10 different species of extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/ G770008. Dahlia. annuals and/or biennials and 10 different species of perennials hardy to html/g837/build/g837.htm includes G770009. Dianthus. Nebraska. Bulbs may be included in a separate section. 4-H’ers may show a listing of common houseplants. G770010. Foxglove. more than one cultivar of the same species, but they will only count as one Containers of annual flowers or annual G770011. Gladiolus. (3 stems) species. The notebook must be the result of the current year’s work. Pictures plants will be disqualified and will not G770012. Gomphrena. from garden catalogs, hand drawn pictures, or photographs may be used. Each be judged. G770013. Hollyhock. (3 stems) species/cultivar must be labeled with the correct common name and scientific •Entries in Classes 60-66 must have G770014. Marigold. name; the height and spread of the plant and the growing conditions (for been designed and planted by the 4-H G770015. Pansy. example: needs full sun and dry sandy soil) the species prefers. In addition to member. G770016. Petunia. this information, bulbs should also be labeled as spring or summer flowering. •Container grown houseplants G770017. Salvia. Give proper credit by listing the sources of pictures and information used. shall be in pots no greater than G770018. Snapdragon. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) 12” in diameter (inside opening G770019. Statice. must be on the back of the notebook. measurement). Dish gardens, fairy or G770020. Sunflower. (Under 3” diameter - 5 stems, 3” or more in diameter - 3 G770051. Flower Garden Promotion Poster. (SF103) Individual poster miniature gardens, desert gardens and promoting flower gardening, size 14” X 22” either vertical or horizontal terrariums may be up to 12” in diameter arrangement. Poster may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, etc. as (inside opening measurement). Any KREIDER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC long as it is not 3dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be container grown plant in Classes 60- accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H 66 that is greater than 12” in diameter “Insuring A Bright Future” member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be (inside opening measurement) will be on the back of the poster. dropped one ribbon placing. 308-665-2602 G770052. Educational Flower Garden Poster. (SF104) Prepare a poster •Classes 60-65 exhibitors must have 14” X 22” X 2” (3-dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal and provide a saucer to catch drainage arrangement illustrating a skill or project you have done or learned about in water. The 4-H members name, age, a 4-H flower or houseplant project. One might show a special technique used full address, county, and years in the or equipment incorporated in the garden. Refer to 4-H horticulture project project(s) must be on the bottom or manuals, but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper back of the container and saucer. right hand corner. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and G770060. Flowering potted [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. houseplant(s). (SF107) That are [email protected] • [email protected] G770053. Flower Gardening History Interview. (SF105) Neatly blooming for exhibition. Non- Plant Science 53 blooming plants will be disqualified. “Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits for Exhibit” 4H226 number specified for individual class (201-252). G770061. Foliage potted (Revised June 2013) when preparing entries for the fair. (Do not duplicate entries in classes 201-252 with any in the group houseplant(s) of all the same variety. collection.) (SF107) VEGETABLES (SF 108) G773256. 4-H Cultivar Vegetable Collection. Vegetables entered in the G770062. Hanging basket of Class Vegetable #’s to Exhibit collection are 5 cultivars from a single exhibit; for example, 5 cultivars of flowering and/or foliage houseplants. G773201. Lima Beans. 12 all types of peppers or squash or onions or tomatoes, etc. Display in a box (SF107) G773202. Snap Beans. 12 not more than 24” in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned at State G770063. Dish garden. (SF107) An G773203. Wax Beans. 12 Fair. Showmanship will be considered in judging; but plastic grass, cotton, open/shallow container featuring a G773204. Beets. 5 figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the variety of houseplants excluding cacti G773205. Broccoli. 2 collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual and succulents. G773206. Brussels Sprouts. 12 class (201-252). G770064. Fairy or Miniature garden. G773207. Green Cabbage. 2 (SF107) A miniature “scene” contained G773208. Red Cabbage. 2 HERBS (SF108) in an open container and featuring G773209. Carrots. 5 Herbs will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. miniature or small, slow growing G773210. Cauliflower. 2 Those grown mainly for their seed, such as dill and caraway, should be exhibited houseplants. The garden needs to have G773211. Slicing Cucumbers. 2 on a plate. Those grown for their leaves such as basil, parsley, etc. should be an imaginative theme and miniature G773212. Pickling Cucumbers. 5 exhibited in a glass container of water. Containers will not be returned at State accessories, i.e. bench, fence made G773213. Eggplant. 2 Fair. Potted herb plants will be disqualified and will not be judged. from tiny twigs, small shell for a bath G773214. Kohlrabi. 5 G773260. Basil. 5 tub, etc. G773215. Muskmelon/Cantaloupe. 2 G773261. Dill. (Dry) 5 G770065. Desert garden. (SF107) G773216. Okra. 5 G773262. Garlic. (Bulbs) 5 An open/shallow container featuring G773217. Yellow Onions. 5 G773263. Mint. 5 cacti and/or succulents grown as G773218. Red Onions. 5 G773264. Oregano. 5 houseplants. G773219. White Onions. 5 G773265. Parsley. 5 G770066. Terrarium. (SF107) A G773220. Parsnips. 5 G773266. Sage. 5 transparent container, partially G773221. Bell Peppers. 5 G773267. Thyme. 5 or completely enclosed; sealed or G773222. Sweet (Non-Bell) Peppers. 5 G773268. Any other herb. 5 unsealed. G773223. Jalapeño Peppers. 5 (Do not duplicate entries in classes 260-267) G773224. Hot (Non-Jalapeño) Peppers. 5 G773269. 4-H Herb Garden Display of 5 different herbs. Displayed in a box DIVISION 773: VEGETABLES, G773225. White Potatoes. 5 or other holder not more than 18” in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned HERBS, FRUITS & EDUCATIONAL G773226. Red Potatoes. 5 at State Fair. Each herb in the collection should be exhibited with the number EXHIBITS (SF108) G773227. Russet Potatoes. 5 specified for classes 260-268. •An exhibitor may enter a G773228. Other Potatoes. 5 (Do not duplicate entries in classes 260-268 with any in the group collection.) maximum of 4 entries per person in G773229. Pumpkin. 2 classes 201-294. Exhibits are limited G773230. Miniature Pumpkins. 5 to ONE EXHIBIT PER EXHIBIT G773231. Radish. 5 CLASS NUMBER. Entries must G773232. Rhubarb. 5 be the work of the 4-H member. G773233. Rutabaga. 2 Notebooks and posters must have G773234. Green Summer Squash. 2 received a purple ribbon at the G773235. Yellow Summer Squash. 2 county fair to advance to the State G773236. White Summer Squash. 2 Fair. G773237. Acorn Squash. 2 •The cultivar or variety name G773238. Butternut Squash. 2 must be included on all entry cards. G773239. Buttercup Squash. 2 Failure to identify the cultivar or G773240. Other Winter Squash. 2 Proud to variety will drop the entry one G773241. Sweet Corn. (In husks) 5 ribbon placing. Proper identification G773242. Swiss Chard. 5 Support 4-H! is the responsibility of the exhibitor, G773243. Red Tomatoes. (2” + in diameter) 5 not the Extension staff or office G773244. Roma or Sauce-type Tomatoes. 5 personnel. Exhibits entered under an G773245. Salad Tomatoes. (2” – in diameter) 12 incorrect class number or containing G773246. Yellow Tomatoes. (2” + in diameter) 5 an incorrect number of vegetables G773247. Turnips. 5 will be dropped one ribbon placing. G773248. Watermelon. 2 In classes 252, 255, 268, 269, 285 and G773249. Dry Edible Beans. 1 pint 1610 W. 6th • Chadron 286 do not duplicate entries with the G773250. Gourds, mixed types. 5 classes listed by using other cultivars G773251. Gourds, single variety. 5 or varieties or entry will be dropped G773252. Any other vegetable. 2, 5, or 12 308-432-5536 one ribbon placing. For example: (Do not duplicate entries in classes 201-251 that doesn’t fit in any other 4-H’ers with two cultivars or varieties class.) www.homehaven.net of red tomatoes can only enter the G773255. 4-H Vegetable Garden Collection of five kinds of vegetables. red tomatoes class and cannot enter Display Garden Collection in a box not more than 24” in any dimension. Everyday Fair Prices the other cultivar or variety in any Boxes will not be returned at State Fair. Showmanship will be considered Removal and set-up FREE! other vegetable class. in judging, but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in •Follow the guidelines in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the 54 Plant Science • Science, Engineering & Technology

pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their garden F. Demonstration boards should FRUITS (SF108) if the individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4-H include an overall title for the display, Fruits will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Fruit member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on plus other necessary labeling. will be judged for the stage of maturity normal for that season and growing the back of the report cover. G. Reports should be written location. Emphasis will be placed on how well fruit approaches market quality. G773293. Vegetable Seed Display. (SF01) Each display must include seeds using the scientific method whenever G773280. Strawberries. (Everbearers) 1 pint representing the following families: Cucurbit, Brassica (cabbage), Solanaceous possible (Background, the Question G773281. Grapes. 2 bunches (nightshade), and Legume (pea) families, plus representatives from 5 other or hypothesis, what you plan to do G773282. Apples. 5 families. Group the seeds by family and type. Glue seeds or otherwise fasten clear and what you did, Method used G773283. Pears. 5 containers of seeds to a board or poster mat board no larger than 22” X 24”. Label and observations, Results: what G773284. Wild Plums. 1 pint each group and each individual vegetable type with the common and scientific you learned). All reports should be G773285. Other small fruit or berries. 1 pint names. Use only one variety or cultivar of each vegetable, except for beans where computer generated and enclosed in a G773286. Other fruits or nuts. 5 several examples of beans may be shown. Attach a card to the back of the display clear plastic cover. The reports should (Do not duplicate entries in classes 280-284) explaining why and how it is important to know which vegetables are related, be attached securely to the display. and site references on where the scientific name information was found. The EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must DIVISION 850: AEROSPACE G773290. Garden Promotion Poster. (SF103) Individual poster promoting be on the back of the display. Information on vegetable family members can be •Rockets must be supported vegetable or herb gardening, size 14” X 22” either vertical or horizontal obtained from your Extension office. substantially to protect the rocket from arrangement. Poster may be in any medium so long as it is not 3-dimensional. G773294. World of Vegetables Notebook. (SF02) Choose a favorite foreign breakage. Rockets are to be mounted Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card must be cuisine and learn what vegetables and/or herbs are common to it (e.g. Mexican, on a base that has dimensions equal or stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, African, Chinese, Italian, etc.). Include a report telling about a minimum of 5 less than 12” X 12” and the base should county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. vegetables and/or herbs from each country chosen. Include the scientific and be 3/4” thick. No metal bases. If the G773291. Educational Vegetable or Herb Garden Poster. (SF104) Prepare common names; pictures of the plants from your garden or seed catalogs; tell rocket fins extend beyond the edges a poster 14” X 22” X 2” (3-dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal how they are grown; and how the foods are used. Also list a source for buying the of the required base (12” X 12”), then arrangement illustrating a skill or project the 4-H’er has done or learned about in seed or plants. Favorite recipes using some or all of the vegetables described may construct a base that is large enough a 4-H vegetable gardening project. One might show a special technique used or be included. Give proper credit by listing the source of pictures and information to protect the fins. The base size is equipment incorporated in the garden (e.g., drip irrigation system, composting, used. Protect in a clear report cover or 3-ring notebook. The 4- H member’s dictated by the size of the rocket fins. or special techniques learned). Refer to 4-H horticulture project manuals, but use name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of •The rockets must be mounted your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. the report cover or notebook. vertically. Please do not attach The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) sideboards or backdrops to the must be on the back of the poster. DIVISION 775: SPECIAL GARDEN PROJECT displays. In addition, a used engine G773292. Vegetable and/or Herb Gardening History Interview. (SF105) Neatly Youth must be enrolled in the current years’ Special Garden Project to exhibit. or length of dowel pin is to be glued handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview of someone whose Fresh cut flowers or harvested vegetables should be entered in the appropriate and/or screwed into the board and vegetable or herb garden has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 class listed above. extended up into the rockets engine G775001. Special Garden Project Educational Exhibit. (SF109) Educational mount to give added stability. exhibit based on what was learned from the project. Present information on a •Rockets must be equipped as poster 14” X 22” either vertical or horizontal arrangement or in a clear plastic prepared for launching, with wadding Open Nightly For Your report cover. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, and county must be on and parachute or other recovery the back of the poster or report cover. system. Rockets entered with live G775002. Special Garden Project Fresh Cut Flowers or Harvested Vegetables. engines, wrong base size or sideboards Entertainment (SF106, SF108) The current years’ Special Garden Project fresh cut flowers or will be disqualified. Proud Supporters of harvested vegetables should be entered in this class. (SF 106) Refer to classes 001- •A report, protected in a clear 044 for quantity to exhibit if special garden project is a fresh cut flower. (SF 108) plastic cover, must include: 1) rocket Dawes County 4-H! Refer to classes 201-252 for quantity to exhibit is special garden project is a vegetable. specification (include original or photo of manufacture packaging Family Friendly • Rustic Atmosphere SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (SET) stating rocket skill level, 2) a flight Appetizers, Burgers, Sandwiches, Careers Department H record for each launching (weather, Steaks, and Desserts! Superintendent: Clint Phillips distance, flight height), 3) number Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips of launchings, and 4) flight pictures, General Information: 5) Safety (how did you choose your $6.00 Meal Deal at Lunch A. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the launch site? Document safe launch, back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks so preparations, and precautions, 6) Monday – Friday owner of exhibit may be identified if the entry tag is separated from the exhibit. objectives learned and 7) conclusions. B. Each individual is limited to one exhibit per class. All static exhibits must •The flight record should describe have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. engine used, what the rocket did in C. Several classes require a display board, which should be a height of 24 flight and recovery success. Points inches, and not to exceed 1/4” in thickness. A height of 24 7/8” is acceptable to will not be deducted for launching, allow for the saw kerf (width) if two 24-inch boards are cut from one end of a 4’ x flight or recovery failures described. 8’ sheet of plywood. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4” of the top or bottom This includes any damage that may of the board. (Example: Woodworking & Electricity.) show on the rocket. Complete factory Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. D. Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, or particle-type assembled rockets will not be accepted 216 West 2nd St., Chadron lumber may be used for demonstration displays. at the State Fair. E. Demonstration boards should be sanded and finished to improve their •Judging is based upon display 308-430-2407 appearance. The finish on a demonstration board will be judged as a woodworking appearance, rocket appearance, exhibit. workmanship, design or capabilities Science, Engineering & Technology 55 for flight, and number of times UNIQUE OBJECT: 3D objects printed for their own sake. May be an art design, launched and report. Three launches Drones: tool, or other object. 3D printing will include a notebook with the following: a) are required to earn the 9 maximum H850005. Drone Poster. Exhibit must be designed to educate yourself and others Software used to create 3D design; b) Design or, if using a re-design, the original launch points given on the score on one or more of the following topics: drone technologies, uses of drones, the design and the youth’s design with changes; c) Orientation on how the object was sheets. For scoring for the State Fair, different types of drones, types of training needed to operate drones, and the laws printed. only actual launches count, misfires and regulations users must follow. Posters can be any size up to 28” by 22”. H860007. 3D Pen Creation. (SF1050) 3D pens rapidly melt and cool plastic will not count towards one of the H850006. Drone Video. Exhibit must demonstrate how the drone interacts filament allowing the 4-H member to draw in 3D. Youth may use original designs required three launches. with the outside world. Examples include: field scouting, surveying damage or use a template to create their 3D item. Exhibits will be judged based on the •For self-designed rockets only, from natural disasters, drones used in commercial applications and settings, complexity of the design and shape. 3D pen creation will include a notebook please include digital recorded copy and drones used for structural engineering. Video should not exceed 5 minutes. with the following: a. Copy of the template if used and description of any changes of one flight. In the documentation Videos should be submitted to Dawes County at [email protected]. the youth created; b. If no template used -an explanation of how the creation please include a description of stability was built; c. Must include paragraph of what the youth learned while creating testing before the rocket was flown. DIVISION 860: COMPUTERS COMPUTER MYSTERIES – UNIT 2 their project (i.e. way to improve their next creation) Paragraph on how 3D pens •Skill level of project is not H860001. Computer Application Poster. (SF277) 4-H exhibitor should use impact science, engineering, and technology. determined by number of years in computer application to create a graphic notebook utilizing computer technology. H860008. Maker Space/Digital Fabrication. (SF1050) This project is a computer project. Skill level is determined by 4-H’er may create any of the following: greeting card (5 different cards such generated projected created using a laser cutter, vinyl cutter, heat press or CNC the level listed on the manufacturing as a birthday, wedding, anniversary, sympathy, get well or other); a business router. Vector or 3D based software such as corel draw or Fusion 360 would be an packaging. card (5 cards for 5 different individuals and businesses); menu (minimum of 2 example of an appropriate software used to create your finished project. Project •4-H Rocket project levels are not pages including short description of foods and pricing); book layout (I-book); should include a notebook with the following: a. What motivated you to create intended to correspond to National promotional flyer (3 flyers promoting 3 different events); newsletter (minimum this project?; b. Software and equipment used. Association of Rocketry model rocket 2 pages); or other: examples such as precision farming or family business logo difficulty ratings or levels. etc. This exhibit consists of a notebook (8 1/2” X 11”) which should include a DIVISION 861: ROBOTICS •High power rockets (HPR) (1) a detailed report describing: (a) the task to be completed, (b) the computer •Youth enrolled in Virtual Robotics, Junk Drawer Robotics (Levels 1, 2, or 3), is similar to model rocketry with application software required to complete the task (c) specific features of the Robotics Platforms may exhibit in any class within this division. differences that include the propulsion computer application software necessary for completing the task (2) print out of •Team Entries: To qualify for entry at the Nebraska State Fair team power and weight increase of the your project. Project may be in color or black and white. materials entered in robotics classes that are clearly the work of a team instead model. They use motors in ranges H860002. Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation. (SF276) Using of an individual must have at least 50% of all team members enrolled in 4-H. over “G” power and/or weigh more presentation software. Submit to Dawes County at [email protected]. Files Additionally, all enrolled 4-H members on the team should complete and attach than laws and regulations allow for must be saved in a PC compatible format with county name and last name of an entry tag to the materials. A supplemental page documenting the individual unrestricted model rockets. These participant before emailing. All county fair projects with a printout should be contributions to the project should be included. The entry will be judged as a rockets are NOT appropriate for 4-H saved on a CD Rom to be submitted for county fair. Slideshow should include a team, with all team members receiving the same ribbon placing. projects and will be disqualified. minimum of 10 slides and no more than 25. Incorporate appropriate slide layouts, •Creating a video of your robot in action would be helpful for the judges but •Youth enrolled in Aerospace 2,3, graphics and animations and audio (music or voice and transition sounds do not is not mandatory. Present as a CD Rom with your robot entry. or 4 may exhibit in any class within count). Each slide should include notes for a presenter. All slideshows must be H861001. Robotics Poster. (SF236) Create a poster (14” X 22”) communicating this division. up loaded. a robotics theme such as “Robot or Not”, “Pseudocode”, “Real World Robots”, “Careers in Robots” “Autonomous Robotics”, “Precision Agriculture” or a robotic Aerospace/Rockets: COMPUTER MYSTERIES – UNIT 3 topic of interest to the 4-H’er. H850001. Rocket. (SF92) Any Skill H860003. Produce an Audio/Video Computer Presentation. (SF276) H861002. Robotics Notebook. (SF237) Explore a robotics topic in-depth Level Rocket with wooden fins and Using presentation software a 4-H exhibitor designs a multimedia computer and present your findings in a notebook. Documentation should include any cardboard body tubes painted by hand presentation on one topic related to youth. The presentation should be at least 2 designs, research, notes, pseudocode, data tables or other evidence of the 4-H’ers or air brush. minutes in length and no more than 5 minutes in length, appropriate graphics, learning experience. The notebook should contain at least three pages. Topics H850002. Aerospace Display. (SF93) sound and either a video clip, animation or voice over and/or original video clip. could include a programming challenge, a programming skill, calibration, sensor Poster or display board displays or The presentation must be able to be played and viewed on a PC using Windows exploration, or any of the topics suggested in Class 1. exemplifies one of the principles Media Player, Real Player, iTunes or QuickTime Player. H861003. Robotics Video. (SF238) This class should be displayed in a notebook. learned in the Lift Off project. H860004. How to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) The notebook should include a video clip on a CD/DVD that demonstrates the Examples include: display of rocket Presentation. (SF276) Youth design a fully automated 2 to 5 minute 4-H “how robot performing the programmed function. Include your pseudo code and parts and purpose, explains the parts to” video. Submissions should incorporate a picture or video of the 4-Her, as well screenshots of the actual code with a written description of the icon/command of a NASA rocket or shuttle, interview as their name (first name only), age (as of January 1 of the current year), years in functions. Submit videos to Dawes County at [email protected]. Files of someone in the aerospace field, or 4-H, and their personal interests or hobbies. Videos should be designed for web must be saved in a PC compatible format with county name and last name of kite terminology. Include notebook viewing. Any of the following formats will be accepted: .mpeg, .rm, .wmv, .mp4, containing terminology (definition), .ov, .ppt, or .avi. and what was learned. Display can be H860005. Create a Web Site/Blog or App. (SF275) Design a simple Web site/ Shop Kenny’s Cell Logan’s Cell any size up to 28” by 22”. Blog or App for providing information about a topic related to youth using 308-432-2336 308-430-0198 308-430-3082 H850003. Rocket. (SF92) Any Skill either software programs such as an HTML editor like Microsoft’s FrontPage Level Rocket with wooden fins and or Macromedia’s Dreamweaver, and image editor like IrfanView or OR cardboard body tubes painted using online using a WIKI such as Google Sites. If the Web site/Blog or App isn’t live TREE DOC commercial application example include all files comprising the Web site, Blog or App should be submitted on a Put Your Mind At Rest Call the Best commercial spray paint. CD-ROM in a plastic case along with the explanation of why the site was created. Kenny Groves • Logan Groves Youth enrolled in Aerospace 2,3, or If developed using a WIKI or other online tool include a link to the website in the 4 may exhibit in any class within this explanation of why the site was created. 128 King St. • Chadron division. H860006. 3D Printing Unique Items. (SF1050) 3D printing uses plastic or Trimming • Removal • 70 ft. Aerial Service •Mini Backyard Bucket H850004. Rocket. (SF92) Any self- other materials to build a 3 dimensional object from a digital design. Youth may Farm & Ranch: Forestry mowing - clean up unwanted cedar and creek bottoms designed rocket with wooden fins and use original designs or someone else’s they have re-designed in a unique way. Excavator: Remove and replace dead windbreaks cardboard body tubes. Exhibits will be judged based on the complexity of the design and shape. 3D 56 Science, Engineering & Technology participant before emailing. building a lamp, re-wiring or making a heavy duty extension cord or developing information on the back of the map. H861004. Robotics/Careers Interview. (SF239) Interview someone who is an electrical diagram of a house. Exhibit could be a poster display, or an actual working in the field of robotics and research the career in robotics. Interviews item. DIVISION 900: SET PHYSICS/ can either be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews H870004. Poster. (SF227) Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned in POWER OF WIND should be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double-spaced, the Wired for Power project. Posters can be any size up to 28” by 22”. H900001. Create and Compare 12-point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 Energy Resources Poster. (SF307) minutes in length. ELECTRONICS – UNIT 4 Poster should explore 2 Alternative/ H861005. Robotics Sensor Notebook. (SF241) Write pseudo code, which H870005. Electrical/Electronic Part Identification. (SF228) Display different renewable energy resources. Compare includes at least one sensor activity. Include the code written and explain the parts used for electrical/electronic work. Exhibit should show the part (either and contrast the 2 resources including code function. picture or actual item) and give a brief description, including symbol of each part two of the following information: H861006. Build a Robot. (SF243) (May use kit) Include a robot and notebook and its function. Display should include a minimum of 10 different parts. amount of energy created, costs of including the pseudocodes for at least one program you have written for the H870006. Electronic Display. (SF229) Show an application of one of the production, usability of the energy, robot, the robots purpose, and any challenges or changes you would make in the concepts learned in the Electronics project. Examples include: components of an pros/cons of environmental impacts, robot design or programming. If robot is more than 15” X 20” they may not be electronic device (refer to p. 35 of the Electronic manual). etc. Posters can be any size up to 28” displayed in locked cases. We recommend that you submit the project under class H870007. Electronic Project. (SF230) Exhibit an electronic item designed by by 22.” H861003. Robotics Video. Junk Drawer Robotics do not qualify. Submit videos to the 4-H’er or from a manufactured kit that shows the electronic expertise of the H900002. Experiment Notebook. Dawes County at [email protected]. Files must be saved in a PC compatible 4-H’er. Examples include: a radio, a computer, or a volt meter. (SF305) Notebook will explore the format with county name and last name of participant before emailing. H870008. Poster. (SF231) Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned in scientific method involving alternative/ H861007. Kit Labeled Robot. (SF243) (Cannot be programmed) This class is the Entering Electronics project. Posters can be any size up to 28” by 22”. renewable energy sources. Information intended for explorations of robotic components such as arms or vehicles OR required. 1.) Hypothesis 2.) Research educational kits marketed as robots that do not have the ability to be programmed DIVISION 880: GEOSPACIAL 3.) Experiment 4.) Measure 5.) Report to “sense, plan and act.” The exhibit should include a project the youth has Youth enrolled in Geospatial may exhibit in any class within this division. or Redefine Hypothesis. constructed, a description of what it does and an explanation of how it is similar H880001. Poster. (SF299) Create a poster (not to exceed 14” X 22”) H900003. Solar as Energy Display. to and different from a robot. If robot is more than 15” X 20” they may not be communicating a GPS theme such as How GPS or GIS works, careers that use (SF308) Item should be the original displayed in locked cases. We recommend that you submit under class H861003. GPS or GIS, how to use GPS, what is GIS, GPS or GIS in Agriculture, Precision design of the 4-Her. Include the item, Robotics Video. Agriculture, or a geospatial topic of interest. or a picture if item is in excess of 6’ H861008. 3D Printed Robotics Parts. (SF244) This class is intended for youth H880002. 4-H Favorite Places or Historical Site Poster. (SF272) The 4-H tall or 2’ X 2’. Include a notebook of to create parts through 3D printing that help create their robot or aid the robot exhibitor identifies a favorite place or historical site (including grave sites) in why the item was designed and how it in completing a coded function. Project should include notebook describing the Nebraska. Exhibit should include latitude and longitude, digital picture, and local harnesses the power of sun. Examples process used to create the project, describe the success of your designed piece area map. Poster size should not exceed 14” X 22”. include solar ovens, solar panels, etc. (did it work), intended use of the product and the modifications made to the H880003. GPS Notebook. (SF300) Keep a log of at least 5 places visited using H900004. Water as Energy Display. item. a GPS enabled device. At least one site should be from a community other than (SF308) Item should be the original where you live. For each site, record the latitude, longitude and elevation. Also design of the 4-Her. Include the item, DIVISION 870: ELECTRICITY ELECTRICITY – UNIT 3 include a description of the site, a paragraph explaining what was interesting or a picture if item is in excess of 6’ H870001. Electrical Tool/Supply Kit. (SF224) Create an electrical supply kit to about the site or finding it. Photos of each site and/or cache are optional but tall or 2’ X 2’. Include a notebook of be used for basic electrical repair around the house. Include a brief description of encouraged. why the item was designed and how it each item and its use. Container should be appropriate to hold items. H880004. Geocache. (SF301) Assemble a themed geocache. Each geocache harnesses the power of water. H870002. Lighting Comparison. (SF225) Display studying the efficiency of should be a water-tight container. It should include a logbook and pencil for H900005. Wind as Energy Display. various lighting (incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, Light Emitting Diodes, etc.). finders to log their visits and may include small trinket, geocoins, etc. for the (SF308) Item should be the original Exhibit could be a poster display, or an actual item. finders to trade. Documentation should include a title, teaser description, and the design of the 4-Her. Include the item, H870003. Electrical Display/Item. (SF226) Show an application of one of the geographic coordinates of intended placement. Register the site at geocaching. or a picture if item is in excess of 6’ concepts learned in the Wired for Power project. Examples include: re- wiring or com, include a print-out of its registry. The entry may include a photograph of the tall or 2’ X 2’. Include a notebook of cache in its intended hiding place. why the item was designed and how it H880005. Agriculture Precision Mapping. (SF302) 4-Her’s will assemble a harnesses the power of wind. notebook that will include a minimum of 2 digital copies of various data layers H90006. Other Nebraska Alternative Crawford Area Chamber of Commerce that can be used in precision agriculture to identify spatial patterns and/or Energy. (SF306) Notebook should correlations (printed copies of websites where applications can be purchased is explore Nebraska an alternative energy acceptable). A report of how the analysis of the various data will be used to make source besides wind, water, and solar a management decision. power. Include information on type H880006. 4-H History Map/Preserve 4-H History. Nominate a Point of Interest of power chosen, infrastructure for for the 4-H History Map Project. Include copy of submitted form in folder or distribution, what resources are needed “Garden Beyond the Sandhills” notebook. To nominate a site for the 4-H history map please go to http://arcg. to create this alternative resource, cost is/1bvGogV. For more information about 4-H history go to: http://www.4- of production, and potential uses of Area Events & information listed on our website: hhistorypreservation.com/History_Map. For a step by step video on nominating bio-products. a point, please go to this link: http://tinyurl.com/nominate4h. Write a brief description of the historical significance of 4-H place or person. (a minimum of DIVISION 911: WOODWORKING crawfordnebraska.info one paragraph) •All articles exhibited must include H880007. GIS Thematic Map. Using any GIS software, create a thematic map. a plan (with drawings or sketch or Thematic maps can utilize any subject of interest to the 4-H’er. Example map blueprint) stating dimensions and Shop Small! Shop Local!! would be Amelia Earhart’s or Sir Francis Drake’s voyage, population density other critical instructions a builder Facebook @CrawfordChamberOfCommerce maps, water usage “x 11” maps or 4-H project in Nebraska. Create GIS Map using would need to know to build the data from books, and/or internet. Use reliable data, (U.S. Center or U.S. Census project. 308-665-1817 • [email protected] Bureau etc.) Map any size from 8 1/2” X 11”up to 36” X 24”, which should include •Plans may include narrative Title, Base Map, Neat Line, North Arrow, and Legend. Identify the source of your instructions in addition to the Science, Engineering & Technology 57 dimension drawings and include any H911002. Woodworking Display. (SF91) Display exemplifying one of the 4) electrode/wire/rod size, and 5) electrode/wire/rod ID numbers. Attach a wire alternations to the original plan. Part principles learned in the Nailing it Together Project. Examples include: measuring to display board so it can be hung like a picture frame. No picture frame hangers of the score depends on how well the angles, wood lamination and joint types. accepted. If no plans are included with welding article or welding furniture, item project matches the plans. If the plans H911003. Recycled Woodworking Display. (SF91) Article made from recycled, will be disqualified. are modified, the changes from the reclaimed or composite wood. Article must be appropriately finished and/ H920001. Welding Joints. (SF281) A display of one butt, one lap and one fillet original need to be noted on the plans. or sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques from page 2 of the weld. •All plans used for making the Unit 3 manual. Exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum H920002. Position Welds. (SF281) A display showing three beads welded in the article must be securely attached and one-page report of how the engineering design process was used to develop the vertical down, horizontal and overhead positions. protected by a clear plastic cover. woodworking plan. H920003. Welding Article. (SF281) Any shop article where welding is used in •4-H’ers must be in Unit 3 or Unit Engineering Design Process the construction. 60% of item must be completed by 4Her and notes regarding 4 for the exhibit to be considered for 1) State the problem (Why did you need this item?) laser welding or machine welding must be included. All plans, plan alternations, State Fair. 2) Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem? What and bill of materials must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover. If •All projects must have appropriate other alternatives or designs were considered?) project is designed to be outside it is required to have appropriate outdoor finish finish. If the project (i.e. picnic tables, 3) Select a solution (How does your solution compare on the basis of cost, because project may be displayed outside. wishing wells, swings, chairs, bridges, availability, and functionality?) H920004. Welding furniture. (SF282) Any furniture with 75% welding used in doghouses, etc.) is designed to be used 4) Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes the construction. 60% of item must be completed by 4-Her and notes regarding outside, it will be displayed outside. did you use to build your item?) laser welding, or machine welding must be included. All plans, plan alternations, •Only one exhibit allowed per 5) Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or why dimensions, and bill of materials must be attached to the article. Protect plans 4-H’er per class. you chose this finish?) with a cover. If project is designed to be outside it is required to have appropriate 6) Evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?) outdoor finish because project may be displayed outside. MEASURING UP – UNIT 1 7) Present results (How would you do this better next time?) H920005. Plasma Cutter/Welder Design. (SF239) Plasma cutters/welders (Not State Fair Eligible) H911004. Composite Wood Project. (SF96) 60% of the project must be wood allowed for detailed design(s) to butt cut into metal. 4-H’ers will create a H911021. Build a Flower Box. and 40% made from other materials such as metal, rubber, resin, etc. All plans notebook describing the design process to create the “artwork” to butt but into Include your plan and plan alternations must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover. If the metal. This exhibit is not eligible for entry at the State Fair. Notebook should H911022. Build a Letter Holder. project is designed to be outside it is required to have appropriate outdoor finish include: a) A photo of the finished project (front and back). Also include detailed Include your plan because project may be displayed outside. photographs of the project to allow judges to examine cuts; b) Instructions on H911023. Build a Picture Frame. H911005. Outdoor Wood Project made with Treated Wood. (SF97) Treated how the design was created, this allows for replication of the project; c) Lessons Include your plan wood projects DO NOT have to have a finished coating. All plans and plan learned or improvements to the project alternations must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover. If project H92006. Composite Weld Project. (SF280) 60% of the project must be welded MAKING THE CUT – UNIT 2 is designed to be outside. Examples include: picnic tables, planters, outdoor and 40% made from other materials such as wood, rubber, etc. All plans, plan (Not State Fair Eligible) furniture, etc. alternations, and a bill for materials must be attached to the article. Protect plans H911024. Display of Wood Samples. We Support Dawes County Fair!with a cover. If project is designed to be outside it is required to have appropriate Display at least 6 different wood FINISHING UP – UNIT 4 outdoor finish because project may be displayed outside. samples, attach securely to a 1/4” or H911006. Woodworking Article. (SF91) Item made using skills learned in the 3/8” board, label each sample with Finishing it Up project. Examples include: dovetailing, making a pen using lathe, 4-H Welding Project Tips and Suggestions tree species and type of wood (hard or overlays, using a router, etc. Item is required to be appropriately finished. CLASS 1 soft), H911007. Woodworking Display. (SF91) Display exemplifying one of the 1. All welds should be made with the same electrode/wire/rod size and number. H911025. Woodworking Tools principles learned in the Finishing It Up project. Examples include: career 2. Welds should be made only on one side of metal so penetration can be Poster. Create a poster showing at least opportunities, types of finishes, or dovetailing. judged. 6 tools used in woodworking. Label H911008. Recycled Woodworking Display. (SF91) Article made from recycled, 3. Welds should be cleaned with chipping hammer and wire brush. Apply a each tools with its name and general reclaimed or composite wood. Article must be appropriately finished and/or coat of light oil (penetrating oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. Wipe off excess use. sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques from page 2 of the Unit oil. H911026. Build a Napkin Holder. 4 manual. Exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum one- Include your plan page report of how the design and engineering process was used to develop the H911027. Build a Birdhouse. woodworking plan. Include your plan 1) State the problem (Why did you need this item?) H911028. Build a Foot Stool. 2) Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem? What PINE RIDGE Include your plan other alternatives or designs were considered?) H911029. Build a Tool Box or a 3) Select a solution (How does your solution compare on the basis of cost, Sawhorse. availability, and functionality?) SERVICE CENTER Include your plan 4) Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or why H911030. Build an Article. Using at you chose this finish?) 547 2ND ST. - CRAWFORD, NE least 2 different hand tools, include 5) Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes your plan and what tools you used. did you use to build your item?) 6) Evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?) 308-665-2313 NAILING IT TOGETHER – UNIT 3 7) Present results (How would you do this better next time?) H911001. Woodworking Article. (SF91) Item should be made using DIVISION 920: WELDING (All metal welding processes accepted.) On Site Tire Service Truck either joints, hinges, dowels, or a dado ARCS AND SPARKS joining made using skills learned in All welds exhibited in class 1 or 2 must be mounted on a 12” high x 15” long the Nailing It Together manual. Item is display board of thickness not to exceed 3/8”. Attach each weld on a wire loop GAS • FUEL required to be appropriately finished. hinge or equivalent, so the judge can look at the bottom side of the weld when Examples include: bookcase, coffee necessary. Each weld should be labeled with information stated 1) type of welding table or end table. process (stick, MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene, etc.) 2) kind of weld, 3) welder setting, BULK FUEL • TIRES 58 Science, Engineering & Technology

4. It is suggested that all welds be on the same size and thickness of metal. systems, ignition systems. If a complete engine is exhibited it will not be started. C. First-Aid Kits: Because of public These pieces, referred to as coupons, should be 1.5 to 2 inches wide and 3.5 to 4 However, display needs to report process of building/rebuilding engine and how/ safety concerns and risk of theft of inches long. A good way to get this size is to buy new cold rolled strap iron and where engine will be utilized (i.e. lawn mower, weed eater, snow blower, etc.). first-aid kit contents (veterinary cut to length. The extra width is needed to provide enough metal to absorb the drugs/equipment) with perceived heat from the welding process and prevent the coupons from becoming too hot DIVISION 891: RESTORED VEHICLE Not State Fair Eligible potential for drug abuse, animal before the bead is completed. Narrower coupons will become very hot, making H891001. Restored Vehicle. A detailed report with pictures explaining the first aid kits containing any drugs an average welder setting too cold at the bead start, just about right in the middle, process used to restore or overhaul the vehicle is required. The vehicle may or or medications will be immediately and too hot at the end. The correct way to weld narrow strips is to make short may not be exhibited at the fair. disqualified and not displayed. beads and allow time to cool, however this project requires a full-length bead. First Aid kits wishing to include Stick welding: DIVISION 926: ROPE All rope projects are COUNTY ONLY. medication information should •Suggested coupon thickness- 1/4” if using 1/8” rod Each rope exhibit must be mounted on a board that is 1/4” thick, 24” high x 32” instead utilize written descriptions, •Suggested rod-AC and DC straight or reverse polarity- first E-7014, wide. Either manila or synthetic rope may be used. When halters are exhibited, photographs, drawings, computer second E-6013 MIG welding: the tie rope, plus a required second piece of rope must show any three of the generated print-outs or empty •Suggested coupon thickness-1/4” if using .035 wire and 1/8” if using .023 following items: 1) end whipping, 2) eye splice, 3) crown splice, 4) rosebud knot, packaging of pharmaceuticals. wire Oxy-Acetylene: 5) Matthew Walker knot, or 6) diamond knot. D. Veterinary Science Posters: •Suggested coupon thickness– 1/8” H926001. Rope Display. At least 10 and not more than 12 knots, hitches, and This exhibit presents the viewer with a •Suggested rod– 1/8” mild steel rod splices (include 2 splices) made of 3/8” rope. Include appropriate board title and design that is simple and direct, unlike item labels. The end of all ropes must be whipped, judging consideration will be a display that usually presents more CLASS 2 given to difficulty of items shown on the board. information. A poster should not 1. It is suggested that all welds be on same size and thickness of metal. These H926002. Single Loop or Double Loop Halter. Sheep and goats use 3/8” rope. exceed 22” X 28” and may be either pieces are referred to as coupons. The welds can be on one coupon that is about See above requirements for halter exhibits. vertical or horizontal. 4” X 4” or on individual coupons that are about 2” X 4” inch and 1/4 1/4” thick. H926003. Single Loop or Double Loop Halter. Cattle and horses use 5/8” or E. Veterinary Science Displays: Suggested rods for this class of position welds for AC and DC straight or reverse 3/4” rope. See above for halter exhibits. A display may include but is not polarity is, first E-6013, second E-7014 and E-6010 for DC reverse polarity only. H926004. Braided Rope. (Homemade) To be mounted on 24” X 32” rope board. limited to: a 3-dimensional exhibit, a 2. Welds should be cleaned with a chipping hammer and wire brush. Apply a H926005. “You Design It” with Rope. To be mounted on a 24” X 32” rope board scale model, the actual product (for coat of light oil (penetrating oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. Wipe off excess or not to exceed one exhibit area of 24” X 32”, plastic or hemp rope. example: skeleton; teeth; samples of oil. H926006. “You Design It” with Rope – Horse Accessories. To be mounted on leather, fur, or dried skin damaged by 3. 4-H Welding Project Tips and Suggestions: Class 3 & 4 1. All welds should be a 24” X 32” rope board or not to exceed one exhibit area of 24” X 32”, plastic or disease or parasites) or a notebook. A cleaned and protected from rust with paint or light oil. Plans are to be complete hemp rope. display is not a poster. A display may enough that if they were given to a welding shop, the item could be made without H926007. Other. be mounted on poster board not to further instructions. Bill of materials should include a cost for all items used exceed 22” X 28” or on 1/4” plywood including steel, electrodes, paint, wheels, etc. Veterinary Science Department H or equivalent that does not exceed 24” Superintendent: Clint Phillips high or 32” wide or in a three ring DIVISION 890: SMALL ENGINES Not State Fair Eligible Junior Superintendent: Kaylie Phillips binder or another bound notebook WARM IT UP – UNIT 2 General Information: format. H890001. Small Engine Display/Item. Show an application of one of the A. The purpose of a Veterinary Science exhibit is to inform the public about Appropriate Veterinary Science concepts learned in the Warm It Up project. Examples include: comparison of a common health problem of animals or a veterinary science principle. Do not Topics: engine oil types, transmissions, or safety related to engines. Exhibit could be a confuse veterinary science exhibit topics with animal husbandry, history or •Maintaining health poster display or an actual item. production topics. •Specific disease information B. A Veterinary Science exhibit may consist of a poster, notebook or a display. •Photographic display of TUNE IT UP – UNIT 3 The exhibit may represent material from exhibitors enrolled in Animal Disease normal and abnormal characteristics H890002. Engine Display/Item. Display/Item should exemplify one of the or Animal Health. If photographs are to be part of the exhibit, remember that the of animals lessons learned in the Tune It Up project. Examples include: diagnostic tools, fuel public will view them. Make sure that the photographs are in good taste and will •Animal health or safety not be offensive to anyone. Graphic photographs of excessive bleeding, trauma or •Public health or safety painful procedures are not appropriate. For exhibits related to veterinary surgical •Proper animal management to Coffee, Gifts & procedures, aseptic techniques need to be shown, for example, use of drapes, use ensure food safety & quality of sterile procedures, wearing of gloves, and other appropriate veterinary medical •Efficient and safe livestock practices. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair working facilities More at to advance to the State Fair. •Or a topic of the exhibitors choosing related to veterinary medicine or veterinary science **Remember, since these are Dawes County Abstract science displays, all references and information needs to be properly & Title, Inc. cited. Proper sources include but are Find us on Facebook not limited to: Professional journals 321 Bordeaux St. • Chadron • 432-4840 @perkupjavashop and publications, professional AVMA Janice German & Jessica Sanford accredited websites, interviews with Veterinarians and excerpts from Now offering Drive-Thru Service We Support the Veterinary Educational Literature. 308-665-4122 DIVISION 840: VETERINARY Dawes County Fair! SCIENCE 312 2nd Street Downtown Crawford H840001. 4-H Veterinary Science Science, Engineering & Technology • Clover Kids 59

Large Animal Poster, Notebook or TEXTILES Display. (SF119) J200005. Decorate a Shirt. Expressive Arts - THEATER ARTS H840002. 4-H Veterinary Science J200006. Accessory. J200025. Homemade Puppet. Small Animal/Pet Poster, Notebook J200007. Simple Needlebook or Pin Cushion. J200026. Photography Exhibit. or Display. (SF119) C410001. Fashion Show. J200027. Strike up the Band. Create musical instrument. J200029. Presentation. CLOVER KIDS Citizenship - FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD Department J J200008. Family Celebration Mini Poster. 16.1.3 ANIMAL EXHIBITS FOR CLOVER KIDS Junior Superintendent: J200009. Photo Memory Box or Scrapbook Page. Animals and animal subject matter can contribute to Clover Kids objectives. Kaylie Phillips J200010. Family Tree. However, for safety, liability, and competitive reasons often associated with Any youth ages 5 to 7 by January J200011. Citizenship “See What I Can Do”. livestock shows, some restrictions are necessary to maintain Clover Kids 1, who is enrolled in Clover Kid program objectives. https://4h.unl.edu/policy-handbook/section-16. through 4-H online is eligible to OUTDOOR DISCOVERY •Children eight and under often lack the mental and physical skills enter exhibits in this division. All J200012. Bird House or Bird Feeder. for controlling and understanding the strength of large animals (Livestock exhibits are noncompetitive and will J200013. Insect Model. Conservation Institute, 1994). receive participation ribbons with J200014. Stepping Stone. •Young children may lack the strength, balance, and attention span to no premium money. Projects are not J200015. Weather or Safety Poster. adequately manage large animals (American Medical Equestrian Association, eligible for State Fair. Clover Kid J200016. Plaster Cast of Nature. 1993). Entry forms are due July 1 to the J200030. Gardening. Because of these reasons, Clover Kids programs involving live animals Extension Office. must adhere to the following: AEROSPACE ADVENTURES 1 •Exhibition only includes enrolled 4-H Clover kid members, 4-H does DIVISION 200 J200017. Create a flying machine. (Rocket, airplane, etc.) not sponsor or support peewee events or exhibition. Pee wee referring to non Home Environment - A SPACE FOR J200018. Legos. 4-H age youth. ME J200019. Windsock. •Exhibition includes discussions with youth based on their knowledge J200001. Storage Container. J200020. Kite. of the care and raising of the animal. J200002. Getting a Feel for Texture. •Exhibitors show in a non-competitive setting for participation only. J200003. Wall Hanging. Healthy Lifestyles - MAKING FOOD FOR ME •Age, size, and temperament of animal projects must be appropriate J200004. You Create It. Open to J200021. Healthy Snack. for the exhibitor’s age and size. creative home environment projects J200022. Cookies. •Horse projects and/or horseless projects are not allowed or an option using any home base material. J200023. No Bake Cookies. for Clover kids. They are not allowed to handle, ride, or participate in or at J200024. Making Food for Me Placemat. 4-H events. Congratulations to the 2021 Dawes County Seniors! Wishing you all well in your future endeavors. Brylee Allred • Emma Cogdill • Dylan Davidson • Kyanna Fisher • Kayley Galbraith • Samantha Johns •Kade Moore • Jada Pieper • Teagan Tidyman • Eric Vahrenkamp • Hannah Walker • Allie Watson-Huffman • Kadence Wild 60 Clover Kids

•Calves or other animals weighing more than 350 pounds at time of Reminder: show are not allowed or appropriate for this age group. Use or possession of •Animals that are appropriate for this age group include bucket calf, ANY alcoholic beverages sheep, swine, goat, dog, poultry, and rabbit, cat, and companion animals. or drugs (except for •There will be one adult/teen volunteer present for every Clover Kid medical purposes) by member that is handling or exhibiting animals. This applies to all animal any exhibitor who is projects. participating in www.cfdance-gymnastics.org •Exhibitors in this age group are not allowed to participate with their 4H or Open Class at the animal in a livestock sale or sale or premium auction. Dawes County Fair 225 Main St. • Chadron, NE 69337 • Phone: 308-432-8430 •Animal Identification: If animal is not already identified through Facebook: Consuming Fire School of Dance, Gymnastics and Fitness will result in immediate another 4-H’ers Animal Affidavit, Clover Kid must turn in affidavit for their disqualification of that animal by June 15. exhibitor’s entry. 1 hr. class Use of alcohol or drugs Dance $45/mo EXPLORING ANIMALS by ANYONE is prohibited Dance Gymnastics $45/mo Gymnastics J200028. Animal Display. on the Dawes County Classes Classes G69000C. Cat Showmanship. Fairgrounds EXCEPT for G10000C. Companion Animal Showmanship. designated areas. G70000C. Dog Showmanship. Take Summer Classes to advance your training! G08000C. Rabbit Showmanship. Please read all O ering classes for ages 3-adult G07000C. Poultry Showmanship. Rules & G02800C. Sheep Showmanship. Regulations! We work towards the goal of your child’s G05800C. Goat Showmanship. proficiency in Dance and Gymnastics G03500C. Swine Showmanship. Let’s All have a G005004. Bucket Calf Showmanship. great time! “Get Out of Your Shell at the Fair! Agricultural Lending Free Fair Dance Operating Loans • Capital Expansion • Refinancing August 5 Count on HomesteadBank to be here for you in changing times. Our experienced loan officers will 8-10 p.m. Open Air work with you to customize a loan to meet the long term needs of your farm or ranch operation. Building Sponsored by the Dawes County Ag Society!

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