Page 50 Steele County Free Fair Exhibitor’s Guide 2019 4-H CLUB EXHIBITS In 2019, there are nearly 1500 Steele County 4-H members including Traditional, After School & 4-H On Wheels. We have 10 local 4-H clubs Tammy Lorch Regional Extension Educator and 160 screened volunteers. Tracy Ignaszewski 4-H Program Coordinator Melissa Koch 4-H Program Coordinator Claire LaCanne Agriculture Extension Educator The University of Minnesota, including University of Minnesota Deb Arlt Master Gardener Coordinator Extension, is committed to the policy that all persons shall have Andrea Kronbach SNAP Educator equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment Joleen Koenig Administrative Support Assistant without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran Madison Tebay Administrative Support Assistant service, or sexual orientation. 4-H SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES PRE-FAIR EVALUATIONS AND EVENTS NOTE: All exhibits that are evaluated prior to the start of fair WILL be on display at the fair. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 9:30 AM ALL Fashion Revue Evaluations & Practice - Clothes You Buy & Clothes You Make – Juniors, Seniors & Cloverbuds (Steele County Community Center) ALL Clothing Construction Evaluations – Clothes You Buy & Clothes You Make – Juniors, Seniors & Cloverbuds (Steele County Community Center) 6 PM Performing Arts Evaluations & Public Performances – Interview evaluations are held prior to and Performances during Public Fashion Revue (Owatonna Arts Center) 7 PM Public Fashion Revue (Owatonna Arts Center) MONDAY, AUGUST 5 1:00 PM 4-H Demonstration Judging - (Steele County Community Center) Demonstrations are also presented during the Fair. 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4-H Livestock Conference Interviews (Cattle Arena) All Livestock Exhibitors must participate in at least ONE species interview to be eligible for Special Interview Awards. “Call Back” lists will be published at www.extension.umn.edu/county/steele by Thursday, August 8. “Call Backs” to determine final Interview placings will be held on Monday, August 12 at 2 PM at the Cattle Arena. FAIR WEEK EVALUATIONS AND EVENTS MONDAY, AUGUST 12 9 AM – 2 PM 4-H Rabbits Enter – ID and Weight Verifications will be held in the barn during this time. (Rabbits not in their cages and verified by 3 PM may not show.) 12 Noon - 3:30 PM 4-H General Project Exhibitors participate in Conference Interviews & Exhibit & 4 PM - 7 PM Judging (Judges will take a break from 3:30 to 4:00) 2 PM 4-H Livestock Interview Call Backs (Cattle Arena) 4:30 PM 4-H Rabbit Agility Show (Cattle Arena) 5:30 PM 4-H Rabbit Show (Cloverbuds, Fur & Wool, Hopping & Agility Demonstrations followed by Market and Breeding) (Cattle Arena) 5 PM - 9 PM Swine Enter Round Roof Barn (north end). ALL must be in place by 10 PM. Page 50 Steele County Free Fair Exhibitor’s Guide 2019 2019 Steele County Free Fair Exhibitor’s Guide Page 51 TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 8 AM – 1 PM Swine Weigh In and ID Verification by club (schedules posted in barns) ** NOON It is recommended ALL LIVESTOCK (except sheep, goats & horses) be in place by Noon 7:30 – 9:00 AM 4-H Poultry check in and weigh in (Poultry Barn) 12 Noon 4-H Poultry, Pigeon & Dove Show (Poultry Barn) 1 PM - 3 PM 4-H Breeding Beef Verification and Market Beef Weigh In (Cattle Arena) 2 PM Farm Family of the Year & Livestock Hall of Fame Recognition (Cattle Arena) 4 PM 4-H Dairy Cattle ID Verification (At Barns) 5 PM 4-H Beef, Dairy, Lamas, Rabbits, & Swine in Place for Opening of Fair 5 PM STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR OFFICIALLY BEGINS and 4-H Exhibit Buildings Open 5:30 PM 4-H Swine Show (Cloverbuds, All Gilts-Breeding & Market, & Pen of Three) (Swine Arena) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 7:30 AM 4-H Swine Show (All Barrows-Jr & Sr Classes, & All Showmanship) (Swine Arena) 1 PM 4-H Lama (Llamas & Alpacas) ID Verification (At Barn) 4:30 PM 4-H Beef Show (Cow/Calf at Pens, followed by Breeding Beef & Market Beef at Cattle Arena) 5-8 PM 4-H Horses Enter and IDs Verified (At Barn) 8 PM 4-H Sheep & Goats Enter 8-9 PM 4-H Goat Weigh In & ID Verification Begins (At Barn) THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 8-8:30 AM 4-H Goats Enter - Weigh In & ID Verification Ends (At Barn) 8:30 AM - 10 AM 4-H Sheep Weigh In & ID Verification (At Barn) 8:30 AM 4-H Dairy Show (Cattle Arena) 9:00 AM 4-H Horse Show (Training & Achievement, Halter & Performance, Games) (Horse Arena) 3:00 PM 4-H’ers Register for Saturday Market Sale (At 4-H Exhibit Building Office between 3:00 PM Thursday and 10 AM Friday) 1:30 PM 4-H Goat Show (Cloverbuds, Meat Breeding Does, Market Goats, Dairy Goats) (Sheep/Goat Barn) 6:00 PM 4-H Sheep Show (Lamb Lead, Cloverbuds, Breeding, Market Sheep) (Sheep/Goat Barn) FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 9:30 AM 4-H Horse Exhibition Show (Horse Arena) 10 AM 4-H State Fair LIVESTOCK TRIP REGISTRATION Deadline 10 AM 4-H MARKET SALE REGISTRATION Deadline 11 AM 4-H Horses Leave Fairgrounds* 1 PM 4-H State Fair GENERAL TRIP REGISTRATION Deadline & Planning Meeting (All SF Paperwork DUE) 3 PM 4-H State Fair LIVESTOCK TRIP Planning Meeting (All SF Paperwork DUE) SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 8:30 AM 4-H Market Sale “Buyers’ Breakfast & Orientation” (Swine Arena) 9 AM 4-H Market LIVESTOCK SALE (Swine Arena) 12 Noon – 2 PM 4-H State Fair Swine, Sheep & Goats, Breeding Gilts, Ewes & Goat Does, Non-Marketed Swine, Sheep & Goats Leave Fairgrounds* 1 PM 4-H Lama Show (Cattle Arena) CANCELLED FOR 2019 4 PM 4-H Minnesota Meats Contest SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 3 PM 4-H Parade of Champions – Public Invited (Cattle Arena) 5 PM - 10 PM Check Out Time for 4-H LIVESTOCK (for exceptions* see County Fair 4-H Rules & Requirements) 8 PM - 10 PM Check Out Time for 4-H GENERAL Project Exhibits (Exhibit Bldg) MONDAY, AUGUST 19 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Check Out Time for Remaining GENERAL Project Exhibits (Exhibit Bldg) Page 52 Steele County Free Fair Exhibitor’s Guide 2019 THE 4-H CLUB PROGRAM The 4-H program is part of the total educational program 2019 Junior Fair Board Members provided by the University of Minnesota Extension - Steele Grace Arthur Anthony Manderfeld County. The Steele County office is located in the County Mikayla Dinse Evan Melby Administrative Annex, 635 Florence Avenue, Owatonna. Nicole Behne Kaden Nelson Owatonna 444-7685 William Behne Kalli Nelson Zach Finholdt Dakota Kath 4-H Staff Members are: Samantha Fredin Lydia Kath Lexie Ignaszewski Mariah Schroht Tammy Lorch 4-H REE Arica Kath McKenna Schroht Tracy Ignaszewski 4-H Prog. Coordinator Courtney Kath Gabriella Yciano Melissa Koch 4-H Prog. Coordinator Emma Loveless Alexis Steckelberg Joleen Koenig Admin. Support Asst. Gabrielle Trenda Madison Tebay Admin. Support Asst. Hundreds of volunteers serve throughout the year as club, County Extension Educators and Youth Workers receive project or event leaders. Others volunteer as judges’ advice from and report directly to the County Extension assistants, livestock show workers or at the 4-H Food Committee. Its members are: Stand. These volunteers serve on committees that direct the 4-H Food Stand, Market Livestock Bill Arthur Ellendale Sale coordination, 4-H Herdsmanship, Amy Gillis, Vice-Chair Medford and 4-H Exhibit Building projects: Mike Hamilton Owatonna Kelly Katzung Owatonna 4-H Grill Committee Scott Kubicek Ellendale Lori Stenzel & Tammy Wolf Eric Kyllo, Chair Blooming Prairie Deerfield Get There, Owatonna Victory Boosters Laura Ihrke, County Auditor Owatonna & Meriden Meadowlarks John Glynn Owatonna County Commissioner These clubs provide volunteers to serve as shift leaders at James Brady Waseca the 4-H Food Stand under the direction of the coordinators County Commissioner and shift operations managers. Clubs are directed by volunteer adult leaders, youth Market Sale Committee leaders and parents. Helping direct the Steele County 4-H program is the 4-H Club Council. 2019 4-H Club Council Bill Arthur Mike Dinse Officers are: Eric Finholdt Angie Jensen Math Kath Kelly Katzung President: Samantha Fredin LaVerne Klecker Rick Klemmensen Pres. Elect.: Lucy Paschke Brad Lewison Wade Nelson Secretary: Ashlyn Schwering Treasurer: Nicole Behne Herdsmanship Committee Treasurer-Elect: Aeryn Walsh Julie Blazek Tim Blazek Adult Treas.: Sarah Roesner Rhonda Guthier Lori Stenzel Adult Treas.-Elect.: Angela Dolan Parade of Champions Committee Straight River Stars & Pratt Commandoes A special THANKS to all volunteers for sharing their time and talents in making 4-H possible in Steele County! Page 52 Steele County Free Fair Exhibitor’s Guide 2019 2019 Steele County Free Fair Exhibitor’s Guide Page 53 4-H RULES & REQUIREMENTS For All Exhibitors 1. ELIGIBILITY: This department is for all who are projects during the year, including before, at, or after enrolled in 4-H by July 15 of the current year. Fair County Fair. registrations received or exhibits added after July 15th, 6. SUGGESTED EXHIBITS: 4-H’ers looking for exhibit are not eligible for purple ribbons, championships, “suggestions” should refer to the specific project areas special awards, or state fair trips. They may sell in the in this County Fair Exhibitor Guide. Exhibit ideas are auction with the “ceiling on”. All exhibits from 4-H not restricted to these suggestions however. members must be from projects carried during the 7. EXHIBIT DISPLAYS: All 4-H exhibits will be displayed current 4-H club year. NOTE: Youth not enrolled in a in appropriate areas, if space allows, making full use of regular 4-H club may exhibit in this department under 4-H exhibit space available and at time schedules that the “4-H Adventures” area.