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2013 ISANTI COUNTY FAIR
4-H SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 23 4-H Non-Livestock Entry Day
1 p.m. – 7 p.m. - Project Judging
Wednesday, July 24
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - 4-H animals entered, barns – ALL ANIMALS (except dairy) MUST BE
ENTERED BY 9 PM
10:00 am - All Goats must be in place
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - 4-H Animal Project Member Interviews: Poultry & Rabbit in barns
2:00 p.m. - 4-H Pet & Cat Show, Kennel Club Shelter
4:15 p.m. - 4-H Goat Show, East Show Arena (Costume class at 3:45 p.m.)
6:30 p.m. - 4-H Mandatory Horse Meeting
7:30 p.m. - 4-H Horse Training Show/Challenged Rider Pleasure Classes
Thursday, July 25
8:00 a.m. - 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena
- Challenged Riders to follow Trail Class
8:30 a.m. - 4-H Poultry Show, East Show Arena
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 4-H Market Animal Weigh-In, exhibitors be at pens. Order: swine at Swine
Barn then sheep & goats at Sheep Barn; steers at Beef Barn.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 4-H Animal Project Member Interviews: Beef, Sheep, Swine: Swine Barn;
Horse, Dairy, Llama/Alpaca, Goat (at scale)
12:00 p.m. - 4-H dairy must be entered
12:00 p.m. - All animals in place
1:00 p.m. - 4-H Performing Arts, 4-H Building
6:30 p.m. - Horseless/Cloverbud, Horse Barns
6:30 p.m. - 4-H Swine Show, East Show Arena
Friday, July 26 4-H Day
8:00 a.m. - 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena
8:00 a.m. - 4-H Lamb Lead & Wool Show, East Show Arena
8:30 a.m. - 4-H Sheep Show, East Show Arena (immediately follows Lamb Lead)
11:30 a.m. - Open Class Beef Show, Beef Show Ring
12:00 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show, East Show Arena
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 4-H Demonstrations, 4-H Building
7:00 p.m. - 4-H Fashion Revue, Exhibit Building Stage
Saturday, July 27
8:00 a.m. - 4-H Beef Show, Beef Show Ring
8:00 a.m. - 4-H Llama Show, East Show Arena
10:30 a.m. - 4-H Dairy Show, Beef Show Ring (immediately following beef show)
- Open Class Dairy Show, Beef Show Ring (immediately follows 4-H Dairy
show)
12:00 noon - State Fair, State Horse Show Trips, Auction animals MUST be selected:
Auction scripts due in 4-H Office
1:00 p.m. - Open Class Sheep Show, East Show Arena
1:00 p.m. - 4-H Horse Member Achievement Program (all Horse members), Horse Barns
5:00 p.m. - 4-H Gymkhana, Horse Arena
5:30 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Auction, East Show Arena
Sunday, July 28
2:00 p.m. - 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest (begin at Beef Show Ring, then
Horse Arena, then East Show Ring)
6:00 p.m. - Exhibits released

ISANTI COUNTY 4-H CODE OF CONDUCT
Code of Conduct. I/We has read, discussed, accept, and will abide by the full Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct .
The full Code is available online at www.4-H.umn.edu/policy or is available through your Extension Office or
club leader. We/I also understand that infractions of the Code may cause loss of privileges during the event;
participation in the event or future events (including camps, state fair, or exchange trips) to be terminated;
forfeiture of premiums or awards; or possible termination from membership of the 4-H program. We/I agree to
accept the appropriate and logical consequences of my actions.
Each member of 4-H has a signed copy of the Code of Conduct with the University of Minnesota Extension 4-H
Program on file.
4-H Exhibits, Shows, Public Events (including State Fair, County Fair, and all Livestock shows):
1. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship qualities showing courtesy to all, encouraging and uplifting all,
never making hurtful comments to anyone about anyone, during all 4-H events.
2. I will be punctual for judging schedules, meetings, and scheduled activities.
3. I will honor a dress code in all exhibitions, Livestock Premium Auction, and livestock shows; dressing as
is appropriate for my show, and grooming my animal for a show.
4. I am responsible for full care and exhibition of my projects. If I have an animal at County Fair, and at a
state or regional event, I understand I am solely responsible for its care. If I do not care for and exhibit
my own animal at County Fair, I understand I will forfeit any State or Regional trips this year. If I do not
care for and exhibit my own animal at State or Regional events, I understand I will forfeit any trips next
year.
5. I understand that if I have an automobile at this activity, I will turn in my keys to the “adult in charge”
during my stay at the event. I understand that I will obey the established curfew.
Camping at the Isanti County Fair, including Curfew for ALL 4-H’ers:
1. There is a curfew of 12:00 a.m. for all 4-H youth - camping or not. No 4-H youth has a reason to be on
the County fairgrounds after 12:00. Between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., all 4-H members
camping on the grounds must be at their tent or camper. All 4-H’ers not camping on grounds must have
left the fairgrounds unless accompanied by appropriate guardian.
2. The curfew will be enforced by the 4-H Security patrol.
3. Youth planning to camp must return the camping form in their County Fair Registration Packet by July 1.
A parent MUST agree to stay in the camper or tent with the 4-H member. If another parent has
assumed responsibility for a 4-H member, the adult’s signature must be on the camping form.
4. I understand that ONLY Isanti County 4-H members and their immediate family exhibiting animals at the
fair are allowed to camp.
5. Camping is allowed only in campers or tents in assigned spots, with a parent in each unit.
6. Security is provided by Isanti County 4-H each night. Security staff will be identified by a 4-H name tag
and hat. The security staff has authority to enforce all camping rules.
Consequences:
1. Violations to the 4-H Code of Conduct and 4-H exhibition rules will be enforced as described in the
Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct by Extension Educator and/or Program Coordinator.

TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL ISANTI COUNTY
4-H LIVESTOCK PREMIUM AUCTION
Saturday, July 27th, 2013 • 5:30 pm
Show Arena east of the Swine Barn
BEEF -- DAIRY -- SWINE -- SHEEP -- POULTRY -- RABBITS – GOAT
Opportunities to purchase for anyone interested in supporting 4-H Livestock Project
Members. Sponsored by Isanti County 4-H.
Rules for 2013 4-H Livestock Premium Auction, Isanti County Fair
1. Eligible for the auction are: beef steers, dairy, hogs, market lambs, market poultry,
rabbit fryers, market goats, and Grand Champion eggs.
2. Blue ribbon exhibits only will qualify for auction.
3. Twenty percent (20%) of bid price will be retained by 4-H Livestock Auction Committee
to pay auction expenses. All remaining funds will be used to support the 4-H livestock
projects.
4. There will be no limit or ceiling on the auction.
5. The successful bidder has 1 st option to purchase the animal at current assessed
market value.
6. For market swine, lambs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and rabbits, only blue ribbon
animals entered in the auction class are eligible for auction. Animals in State Fair
consideration lots are not eligible for auction.
7. State Fair winners in geese may auction their projects, as different birds are exhibited
at State Fair.
8. Buyers are to settle with sales clerk after the sale.
9. Steers, hogs, lambs and goats may be slaughtered at the designated locker plant and
can be exhibited in the carcass contest. All other animals will be purchased live.
10. Meat Processing is buyer’s responsibility and expense.
11. Steers, hogs, lambs, and goats will be weighed Thursday.
12. No drugs may be administered to livestock, poultry, and rabbits that would cause meat
to be condemned. Carcass problems in beef, sheep, goats, & swine are determined
by the carcass judge.
13. The steers must weigh at least 1050 lbs., hogs between 220 and 300 lbs, and lambs
between 105 and 170 lbs.
14. 4-H'ers and their auction exhibits must be clean and show fit; animal clean & groomed;
exhibitor in show clothes.
15. Maximum number of animals will be: 5 steers (3 beef and 2 dairy beef. If not enough
of one specie to sell, the next animal in the lineup of the other specie may be
substituted.); 2 dairy; 5 lambs; 7 swine; 4 rabbits; 5 pens of chickens; 5 pens of ducks;
1 pen of geese; 1 pens of turkeys; 2 egg production; 1 dairy goat wether, and 1 market
goat. 4-H’er may only sell one premium.
16. 4-H'er must be present at Auction and must show own animal.
17. 4-H’ers not following the rules will be eliminated from the Auction for the next year. All
exhibitors have signed the Isanti County 4-H Code of Conduct and the IAFE National
Code of Show Ring Ethics. Those rules will be enforced in the Auction.
Auctioneers: Lyle Bostrom, Steve Smith
Clerk: Bostrom’s Auctions
Thanks to our Auctioneers and Clerks for donating their services!

136 th Annual
Isanti County Fair
2013 4-H Premium List
Amanda Swenson, 4-H Program Coordinator
Renee Kostick, Regional Extension Educator
Carla Trupe, Support Staff
555 18 th Ave SW, Cambridge, MN 55008
763-689-1810 / 1-800-621-7973
Fax 763-689-8257 Isanti@extension.umn.edu
www.extension.umn.edu
The University of Minnesota Extension shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public
assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Rules: Isanti County 4-H Exhibits
1. Exhibition is open to current 4-H members in Isanti County.
2. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part in projects in which they are enrolled (deadline of May
15th). All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member during the current year unless
otherwise noted. Youth exhibiting in projects enrolled after May 15 th will receive ribbon only, no
premiums, trips or trophies.
3. Transfer – 4-H member transferring from another County must meet all Isanti County Fair Eligibility and
Project requirements by July 1 st .
4. Read your Premium List carefully.
5. All County Fair entry (animal or non-animal including showmanship classes) registrations must
be turned into the extension office or postmarked (postage meter stamp not accepted) by 4:30
p.m. on July 1 st and have met appropriate, specific project requirements. When a deadline falls
on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal Holiday, then the deadline will be on Monday or the day
following the holiday.
6. Premiums will be paid for exhibits placing in blue, red, white and participation classes.
7. 4-H Premium Checks will be mailed from the Extension Office within one week of the
Fair. On Sunday evening, you will receive a print-out of your exhibits and ribbon placings. Please check
for accuracy; notify the Extension Office of any problems by Tuesday. Checks will be printed based on
these print-outs.
8. EXHIBITS FOR 4-H BUILDING WILL BE ENTERED BETWEEN 1:00 P.M. AND
7:00 P.M., TUESDAY. Poultry, rabbits, goat, sheep, swine, beef, and horse must be entered between
noon and 9:00 p.m., Wednesday; dairy must be checked in by noon on Thursday;. Gate admission will
be charged starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, however anyone bringing in livestock or exhibits will not be
charged that evening.
9. All exhibits (including livestock) will be released at 6:00 p.m., Sunday. 4-H building closes at 9:00pm.
10. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high. They may be smaller.
11. Education Exhibits/Science tri-fold Exhibits for all project areas, may not exceed 12" deep x 24"
wide x 36" high. (Center back 24” wide x 36” high, right and left wings each 12” wide x 36” high).
All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Project judging criteria:
Exhibit quality………………………………………25%
Educational value………………………………….25%
Knowledge and ability to explain…………………50%
Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed
13. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space
limitation contact the Extension Office.
14. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e.,
vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should
indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.
15. Health and accident insurance is carried on all 4-H members and volunteers registered as Isanti
County 4-H members and screened Volunteers. Pre-existing conditions are not covered by insurance.
This insurance is supplementary to the family’s health insurance.

16. All 4-H clubs and Independent families are expected to work their assigned shift in the 4-H Clover
Family Café, as this is an important fundraiser for Isanti County 4-H Programs.
17. The Isanti County Agricultural Society and Isanti County 4-H will take every precaution for the
preservation of articles and stock on exhibit, and will exercise due care to protect them; but it will not be
responsible for any loss or damage that may occur in the delivery, exhibition, or removal of exhibits. 4-H
exhibits are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. 4-H and the Agricultural Society cannot
accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed by crowds, arrangement of the
buildings in which displays are housed and the number of exhibits. 4-H'ers who have exhibits of great
sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed
to the hazards of the fair.
18. Overnight Camping Policy: 4-H members are not encouraged to stay overnight. If camping, an
overnight form and camping spot reservation MUST be completed and signed by the exhibitor, parent
and adult staying with the 4-H’er if not a parent. Parents assume all responsibility for children’s
behavior. See the Overnight Camping Policy printed in this Premium List. There is a small charge for
camping.
Rules: Isanti County Animal Science
1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, lama, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required
State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals must be identified on the appropriate 4-H livestock ownership
affidavit/lease agreement and the form(s) must be on file at the local Extension Office.
2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member’s family or leased by agreement. The family
includes the 4-Her’s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an
extended family wehere animals may be owned by grnadparents with the 4-Her’s parents actively involved with and
working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and
follow guidelines within the lease agreement. Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name
and/or the exhibitor's family name.
3. 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit.
4. All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one
animal per class, unless stated otherwise. (Only one entry per lot, per exhibitor.)
5. All 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship. Must pre-register by July 1 to
participate in showmanship classes, 4-H'ers must show their own animals.
6. All grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming and blocking (all species) must be clearly done by the exhibitor,
members of the immediate family or any other registrered Minnesota 4-H member. Immediate family members are defined
as being parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. The 4-Her exhibiting the animal should be
present and involved in the fitting process at the fair.
7. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the registration requirements for that breed and registration
papers must be available. Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreeds and grades) must be shown as
commercial.
8. All animal health regulations as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural
Society will be in effect.
9. Members exhibiting animals should bring their own grain, hay, and bedding. Shavings are provided.. Cattle
exhibitors will be asked to limit amount of shavings used and will be responsible for providing extra bedding if
they choose to supplement shavings.
10. Project rules: specific rules for exhibits, animals and other information are provided in the project sections
that follow.
11. If the Official Fair Veterinarian is called to the fairgrounds, the family with the ill animal is responsible for all
costs. Farm visit fees will be charged, plus any treatment needed. Vet costs are the responsibility of the
exhibitor!
12. Ethics: All livestock exhibitors will be expected to sign the following IAFE National Code of Show Ring
Ethics before exhibiting their animals. Additional copies are available in the Extension Office.
13. Showing livestock at the County fair when exhibitor is unable to attend. The event must be a state or
national 4-H event. School, church, family or other events do not qualify. The event must only occur during the
Isanti County Fair, there are no other options to participate during the year. The following projects are eligible for
this policy: dairy, beef, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbit and dairy goat. Because both horse and dog are dependent
on the relationship between 4-H member and the animal, these projects are not eligible. The Extension Office
must be notified before leaving for the event. Items that must be done by 4-H member before leaving: Arrange
to have a livestock interview. Arrange with another 4-H member (this must be another 4-H member) to care for
your animal(s) at the fair, including cleaning the stalls. Barn superintendent and show manager must be notified.
Arrange with another 4-H member to exhibit your animal(s). Your animals may not be entered in the
showmanship class (they may be used for Round Robin). Write a paragraph about your experiences this year in
your project and information about your animal. Have the person exhibiting for you give this to the judge. The
exhibitor may not participate in the 4-H Livestock Auction if not present. The exhibitor may take any State Fair or

NE Livestock Show trip earned, provided the paperwork is completed by the deadlines. This opportunity is only
available to exhibitors once in their 4-H career.
14. It is expected that each 4-H member will participate in Herdsmanship. Any 4-H member who fails to meet
the standard of herdsmanship they will receive a warning. After a second warning the failure to correct the
herdsmanship standard will result in the lose of premiums.
Rules: State Fair or State Show Eligibility
1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State
Dog Show Rules for exceptions).
2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must meet the following age
requirements. Minimum: completed sixth grade. Maximum: one year post high school. Exhibitors must attend
state fair with their exhibits.
3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the state fair, 4-Hers must have completed Quality Auusrance/Ethics Training. State
policy: All youth participating as a state fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat,
dairy goat and lama must have completed the Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for
three fair seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place.
4. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun,
demonstrations, Arts-In, or judging teams.

IAFE NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS
(International Association of Fairs and Expositions)
Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good
sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor
and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open
class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in
any event at a livestock show. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative
responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so
certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners,
exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit
premiums, awards, and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the
rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the
integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United
States and Canada.
The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:
1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length
of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating
thereto is prohibited.
2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health
certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock officials.
3. Junior exhibitors, their family members, or other 4-H members are expected to care for and groom their
animals while at fairs or livestock shows, in accordance with grooming rules in the 4-H State Fair
Premium Book.
4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of drugs. The act of
entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer
and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva,
blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which
culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in
accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall
not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statues,
regulations and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory
report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the
presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been
administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva,
blood, or other substance tested by the approved laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the
animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation,
transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received
from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the
condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter,
trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise at any hearing in regard to the matter
conducted by the fair or livestock show. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show
premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications shall be administered by a
licensed veterinarian, except in breeding classes for sound management practices such as mastitis or
pneumonia control.
5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any
substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or
alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the
hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed
by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling,
using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. The use of
drenching, mechanical pumping devices, or other abnormal methods to administer water or fluids to
animals will not be permitted, except for veterinarian approved treatments for dehydration.
7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors,
breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the
furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials
shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation, and respect and no person shall direct abusive or
threatening conduct toward them.

8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or
persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another
person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this
rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.
9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an
owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had
actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of the code of ethics.
10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely
responsible person to have any disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show against such
individuals published in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions,
including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members.
11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner,
exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code
of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions
prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also
in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate
law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions. Each exhibitor and the
parent/guardian of the exhibitor must sign this statement. Return the bottom portion to the Extension
Office (555 18th Ave. SW., Cambridge, MN 55008) before the Isanti County Fair; or bring to the 4-H Fair
Office in the 4-H Building on Wednesday; or no later than Thursday before your show.
2013 EXHIBITOR ENTRY STATEMENT
Due at the County Fair Office Tuesday, July 17 th before your show or with entry form.
I have read and understand, consent to, and agree to abide by the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and
Expositions) National Code of Show Ring Ethics as stated in the premium list of this event.
Signed, _______________________________________________ Date ________________________
4-H Member
Signed, _______________________________________________ Date ________________________
4-H Member
Signed, _______________________________________________ Date ________________________
4-H Member
Signed, _______________________________________________ Date ________________________
4-H Member
Signed, _______________________________________________ Date ________________________
4-H Member
Signed, _______________________________________________ Date ________________________
4-H Member
Signed, _______________________________________________ Date ________________________
Parent/Guardian
Animal Species Exhibiting: (circle all that apply)
Dairy Beef Sheep Swine Horse Goat Poultry Rabbit

PREMIUM AMOUNTS
Project Area Blue Red White
Beef, Dairy $8.00 6.00 4.00
Goat, Sheep, Swine, $5.00 3.00 2.00
Horse Training, Challenged
Riders
Dog, Poultry, Rabbit $4.00 3.00 2.00
Horse $3.50 2.75 2.00
Pets, Cats $3.00 2.00 1.00
Showmanship $3.00 2.00 1.00
Animal/Vet Science, Pet/Cat/ $3.00 2.00 1.00
Dog Education, Horse Related,
Horseless Horse Exhibit
Cloverbuds $3.00 ----- -----
Participation $3.00 ----- -----
Creative Arts (Participation) $3.00 ----- -----
Performing Arts (Participation) $3.00 ----- -----
General Exhibits (non-livestock) $3.00 2.00 1.00
Tractor $4.00 3.00 2.00
Self Determined $5.00 3.00 2.00
Demonstrations $3.00 2.00 1.00
Club Exhibit $10.00 8.00 6.00
Listed below are the numbers of exhibits
allowed in each area. To enter multiple projects
on your County Fair Enrollment form, choose the
class (for example, L-5-1, grade 9 +) and write it
twice for 2 exhibits.
One (1) exhibit can be entered in these project
areas:
Clothes You Make Fashion Revue
Food Revue
Demonstrations
Clothes You Buy Fashion Revue
Up to three (3) exhibits can be entered in these
project areas:
Animal Science/Education (Dog, Swine, Horse, etc)
Veterinary Science
Clowning
Performing Arts
Video
Child & Family Development
Clothes You Make
Non Garment Clothing Exhibit
Clothes You Buy
Consumer Education
Foods & Nutrition Educational Exhibit
Up to 3 exhibits, continued
Food Preservation
Home Environment
Needlework
Aerospace
Bicycle
Computer
Electric
Small Engines
Tractor
Entomology
Exploring the Environment
Fishing
Forest Resources
Geology
Shooting Sports/Wildlife
Water/Wetlands
Wildlife/Biology
Citizenship
Global Awareness
Health
Safety
Youth Leadership
Crop Sciences
Flower Gardening
Fruit
Indoor Gardening
Lawn & Landscape Design
Plant & Soil Science
Potatoes
Vegetable Gardening
Self-Determined
Up to five (5) exhibits can be entered in
these project areas:
Creative Arts – combined Crafts and Fine
arts can equal 5 exhibits
Photography – combined Traditional and
Digital can equal 5 exhibits
Baked Goods/Prepared Food Products
Up to eight (8) exhibits can be entered in
this project area:
Cloverbuds
One (1) exhibit per club can be entered
in these projects:
Club Banner
Club Scrapbook
Community Pride

Important Livestock Fair Contacts:
Project Area Barn Supervisor Assistant Barn
Supervisor
Goat Rick Voight
763-389-1976
Kimmy Quale
Jackie Voight
763-389-1976
David Gemmill
763-238-7725
Poultry Joan Lenzmeier
612-599-1759
Swine Ron Collins
763-444-6945
Sheep John Engblom
763-444-9347
Jim Frost
763-245-7943
Beef Chris Eklund
763-691-8074
Dairy Deana Olson
612-598-6871
Rabbit Sherry Pearson
763-227-9646
Llama/Alpaca Kathy Vik
Deb Hermanson
Cindy Lorenzen
Horse
Lexie Voight
Shawn Redmann
320-396-0308
Show Manager Assistant Show
Manager
Lynn Voight Jackie Voight
763-389-1976 763-389-1976
Dawn Quale
763-389-1976
Paul Anderson
763-689-4352
Tiana Lenzmeier
Chelsea Collins Todd Kruse
763-689-0055
Cydnie Engblom Karen Arnsdorf
320-629-3962
Chris Anderson
320-980-2576
Bryce Sorenson
763-444-5638
Beth Sorenson
763-444-5638
Brady Engquist Melissa Skiba
763-689-6867
Sam Pearson Lisa Lindgren
763-639-8721
Ashley Lindgren
Bailey Cole
Robyn Anderson
Mackenzie Kruse
Jenny Anderson
Hayden Sorenson
Meghan Skiba
MaryLynn Koski
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Robbin Cole
763-614-7906

ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS
ANIMAL PROJECT INTERVIEWS
For: ALL 4-H’ers enrolled in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy,
lama, Horse, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Dog. (Pets and Cats
already are interviewed as part of the judging.) All members
with animal exhibits will participate in interviews. All members
need only one interview, regardless of the number of animal
projects you carry (Select your favorite species). Interviews
will evaluate your knowledge of care, nutrition, management,
reproduction, breeds and other topics. Interviews will be about
5 minutes.
Poultry, Rabbits: Wednesday, of the county fair, Kennel Club
Shelter for dog; poultry and rabbit in barns
during exhibit check-in.
Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Goat: Thursday. 10-2 p.m., Swine
Barn (during Weigh-In)
Horse: Tuesday, July 16, at Barn Clean Up Night 6 - 8 p.m.,
and Wednesday of the County fair; Horse Barn (Horse
interviews must be completed before the show begins at 6:00
pm)
Age groups:
Cloverbuds
3rd - 6th grades (completed)
7th - 9th grades
10th grade & over
Prizes: All members in a barn must interview for the barn to be
eligible for the Herdsmanship Pizza Party. Sample questions,
more details in July Newsletter.
ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP
Sunday, 2:00 pm
The top senior show person (8th grade & up) in beef, sheep,
swine, dairy, goat, lama, horse, poultry, and rabbit will compete
for the top show person of Isanti County 4-H. At the west end
of the Fairgrounds, the 8 participants will each show dairy, beef
and horse halter. We then move to the new East Show Arena
for the swine, sheep, goat, poultry, and rabbit. Participants
earn points based on their placing in each contest; the top
point earner will be the winner. Emphasis will be on the
exhibitor’s showmanship ability. The judging includes a short
interview to determine knowledge of that animal. All entries
and deadlines must be met to be eligible to compete.
HERDMANSHIP
Herdsmanship contests will be again by the barn - not by club
and specie. Barns will be judged twice a day; Ambassadors will
post scores daily. Prize: top barn receives a pizza party. If a 4-
H member is not meeting the standards of herdsmanship they
will receive a warning. After the second warning the 4-H
member will lose premiums.
BEEF
Barn Fee - $6 per animal. Must be paid at time of fair
registration or registration is considered incomplete.
The Show Manager and Barn Superintendant reserve the right
to split classes as needed.
Birth Dates
Spring Calf Jan 1 – April 30, 2013
Fall Calf Sept.1 – Dec. 31, 2012
Summer yearling May 1 – Aug 31, 2012
Junior yearling Jan. 1 – April 30, 2012
Senior yearling Sept. 1 – Dec 31, 2011
Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January
1, 2013
Prospect Calf Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2013
Market Beef Born on or after January 1 to
August 31, 2012
Market Heifer Born on or after January 1 to
August 31,2012
Dairy Steer Born on or after January 1 to
August 31, 2012
BREEDING HEIFER
Use the following Classes, with birth dates above, to indicate
the age of your project animal(s):
A - 4 - 1 Spring Calf
A - 4 - 2 Fall Calf
A - 4 - 3 Summer Yearling
A - 4 - 4 Junior Yearling
A - 4 - 5 Senior Yearling
Requirements:
- Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements
must be on file in the Regional Extension 4-H Office by May
15 th of the current year.
COW AND CALF
A - 20 - 1 Cow and Calf pair (Halter class) in the barn
during the fair.
A - 20 - 7 Two year old cow
A - 20 - 8 3 years or older cow
A - 2 - 9 Cow and Calf pair (Pen Class)
Requirements:
-The calf in cow/calf may be shown separately in the Heifer
Calf class of the Feeder Steer Class if it fits the age
requirements. Bull calves may not be exhibited separately.
PROSPECT CALF
A - 30- 1 Heifer Calf
A – 30-2 Steer Calf
MARKET BEEF
A - 40- 1 Market Steer
A – 40- 2 Market Heifer
A – 40- 3 Feeder Steer, born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 of
previous year.
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000
pounds; maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. Market animals
exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State
fair.

DAIRY STEER
A - 50 - 1 Dairy Steer
A - 50 - 2 Dairy Feeder Steer
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000
pounds; maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals
exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State
fair.
- Pure breed dairy steers must be 100% of one of the
following dairy breeds to be accepted in the dairy steer
show: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and
Jersey.
-Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but
they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not
be eligible for State Fair or auction.
- A crossbred dairy steer division will be added. Crossbred
Dairy Steers must be from the following breeds in any
combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein,
Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande, Red
& White Holsteins, Norwegian Red and Viking Red
(Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red).
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
Blue, red, and white placings will be give to all exhibits, with a
grand and reserve awarded to the two best showmen in each
lot. All animal showmanship entries must be listed on the
county fair registration.
A -60-1 Senior showman ( 9th Grade & Up)
A -60 - 2 Intermediate Showman ( 6 th - 8 th grade)
A – 60 - 3 Junior Showman ( 3 rd – 5th grade)
CLOVERBUD BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
All animal showmanship entries must be listed on the county
fair registration. All youth participating will receive a green
participation ribbon.
A -60-4 Cloverbuds
- Cloverbuds are eligible to show Prospect Calves only
- An adult/responsible person will be in control of the animal at
all times. The cloverbud may walk alongside the parent or
responsible adult to have dialog with the judge. At no time
should the parent/responsible judge turn over primary control
to the cloverbud
- Cloverbuds may show a siblings or mentors prospect calf
- If a cloverbud is bringing their own calf to the fair it should be
identified in the County Extension Office by May 15 th
- If a cloverbud shows their own calf it should stay at the
county fair for the duration of the fair
OTHER BEEF
Ribbon only. No trophy, no premium.
A - 30 - 1 Beef Get of Sire: Three animals, either sex,
by one sire. All animals must be exhibited in their correct 4-H
beef class as individuals to enter this class. Name the sire on
fair entry form.
A - 30 - 2 Beef Produce of Dam: Two animals as the
produce of one cow, any sex, any age, may be from different
bulls. Both animals must be exhibited in their correct 4-H beef
class as individuals to enter this class. Name the dam on fair
entry form.
DAIRY
Barn Fee - $6 per animal. Must be paid at time of fair
registration or registration is considered incomplete.
Birth Dates:
Spring Calf March 1 st – May 31 st , 2013
Winter calf Dec 1, 2012 to Feb 29, 2013
Fall calf Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2012
Summer Junior Yearling June 1 to August 31, 2012
Spring Junior Yearling March 1 to May 31, 2012
Winter Senior Yearling Dec 1, 2011 to Feb 29, 2012
Fall Senior Yearling Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2011
Junior 2 year old March 1, to Aug 31, 2011
Senior 2 year old Sept 1, 2010 to Feb 28, 2011
Three year old cows Sept 1, 2009 to Aug 31, 2010
Four year old cows Sept 1, 2008 to Aug 31, 2009
Cow, five years & older Born before Sept 1, 2008
B - 1 Ayrshire
B - 2 Brown Swiss
B - 3 Guernsey
B - 4 Holstein
B - 5 Jersey
B - 6 Milking Shorthorn
B - 7 Red & White – Registered
B - 22 Crossbred & Other Breeds
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth
dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
-0 Spring Calf- Not state fair eligible
- 1 Winter calf
- 2 Fall calf
- 3 Summer Junior Yearling
- 4 Spring Junior Yearling
- 5 Winter Senior Yearling
- 6 Fall Senior Yearling
- 7 Junior 2-yr old
- 8 Senior 2-yr old
- 9 Three year old cow
- 10 Four year old cow
- 11 Aged Cow, five years and older
- 12 Dry Cow
Requirements:
- Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the
two-year-old cow class.
- Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record
for 305 days.
- 4-H’er may exhibit TWO animals for each year they have
completed a dairy project, but only one animal in each lot
per breed.
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP

Dairy Showmanship is required for anyone showing Dairy. 4-
Hers who are in 8 th grade have the option to participate as an
intermediate or as a senior showman.
B - 60 -1 Senior Showman ( 9 th grade & up)
B - 60 -2 Intermediate Showman ( 6 th – 8 th grade)
B- 60 -3 Junior Showman – ( 3 rd – 5 th grade)
CLOVERBUD DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
All animal showmanship entries must be listed on the county
fair registration. All youth participating will receive a green
participation ribbon.
B -60-4 Cloverbuds
- Cloverbuds are eligible to show calves only
- An adult/responsible person will be in control of the animal at
all times. The cloverbud may walk alongside the parent or
responsible adult to have dialog with the judge. At no time
should the parent/responsible judge turn over primary control
to the cloverbud
- Cloverbuds may show a siblings or mentors calf
- If a cloverbud is bringing their own calf to the fair it should be
identified in the County Extension Office by May 15 th
- If a cloverbud shows their own calf it should stay at the
county fair for the duration of the fair
OTHER DAIRY
Daughter/Dam (Ribbon Only)
B - 70 -2 Entry must consist of both mother/daughter
combinations, both exhibited in the 4-H show
by the same exhibitor.
4-H Dairy Herd (Ribbon Only)
B - 70 - 1 Entry must consist of 3 females. All three
animals must be exhibited in the 4-H show by
the same 4-H exhibitor.
Dairy Production Class (Ribbon only)
B -70 -3 Exhibitors may enter any two-year-old or older
animal that has completed a 305 day lactation
record. Verified Central Processed DHIA record will
be considered for this recognition. The cow must be
currently enrolled in Central Processed DHIA record
at time of fair. Send Herdbook information to
Extension Office to enter. The value of the milk
produced will determine the winners – not milk
yield. Entries due July 1. Animal must be exhibited
to be eligible. Plaque sponsored by Isanti County
DHIA.
Dairy Performance Index (Ribbon Only)
B-70-4 This class is limited to 4-H'ers showing animals less
than 3 years old that have not completed a 305 day
lactation record. The animal must be sired by a bull
with a published sire summary or by a young A.I. bull
with a pedigree index available on the sire summary
tape. The dam must be identified by registration or
ear tag number, herd code computer number and
farm name. The PTA of the sire plus the PTA net
merit of the dam divided by two will be used to
determine ribbon placings. Entry will be made by
sending in a copy of the Cow Slip. Entry due July 1.
Animal must be exhibited to be eligible.
GOAT DAIRY
Barn Fee - $2 per animal. Must be paid at time of fair
registration or registration is considered incomplete.
Goats maybe brought to the in Tuesday evening and before 10
am on Wednesday morning. Vet check will be approximately
12:00 p.m.
Registration papers or stamped copy of registration application
must be on file in the Extension Office by May 15 th (June 30 th
for Junior dairy kids) for all registered animals. If registration
papers or stamped copy of application are not on file by this
date the animal will be placed in Unrecorded Grade classes.
BIRTH DATES:
Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2013
Senior Doe Kid Jan. 1 to March 31, 2013
Dry Yearling Doe January 1 to December 31st ,
2012
Milking Yearling Doe January 1 to December 31st ,
2012
Milking two-year old Doe January 1 to December 31st ,
2011
Milking three-year old Doe Born in 2010
Milking four-year old Doe Born in 2009
Milking five-year old & older Born before 2009
Doe
C – 1 Registered Alpine
C - 2 Registered LaMancha
C - 3 Registered Nubian
C - 4 Registered Oberhasli
C - 5 Registered Saanen
C - 6 Registered Sable
C - 7 Registered Toggenburg
C - 8 Registered Nigerian Dwarf
C – 9 Recorded Grade
C – 10 Unrecorded Grade
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions and birth dates
above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
- 1 Junior Doe Kid
- 2 Senior Doe Kid
- 3 Dry Yearling Doe
- 4 Milking Yearling Doe
- 5 Milking Two Year Old Doe
- 6* Milking Doe - Three or Four Years Old
* You can register two in this class – one 3 year
old and one four year old
- 7 Milking Doe - Five Years and Older
DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP

All 4-H participants showing in the dairy goat show are
required to participate in goat showmanship. Blue, red and
white placings will be given to all exhibitors (except
Cloverbuds), with a grand and reserve awarded to the two best
showmen in each lot. All animal showmanship entries must be
listed on the county fair registration. No additions will be made
at the fair.Those who have won Junior Showman must show
the following year(s) as a senior, regardless of age.
Cloverbuds may show in Cloverbud class only.
C-60-1 Senior Showman (completed at least 9 th grade, or
past winner of Junior Showmanship)
C-60-2 Junior Showman (grades 6-8)
C-60-3 Junior Showman (grades 3-5)
C-60-4 Cloverbud Showman emphasizing beginning
knowledge of goat project and presentation of
goat. Goat may be any age or breed since
confirmation is not important in this class.
Cloverbud must have a mentor or parent in control
of the animal at all times
OTHER GOATS
Daughter/Dam (Ribbon Only)
C-70-1 Consists of a mother-daughter combination owned
by exhibitor
4-H Goat Herd (Ribbon only)
C-70-2 Entry must consist of three animals, can be grade or
purebred mixed. Animals must have been shown in
above classes.
Dairy Goat Costume Class
C-70-3 Costume Class: dress up you and your goat! (to be
held at the beginning of the show)
Costume class will begin at 3:45 p.m.
C-70-4 Cloverbud costume class
Best Udder (Ribbon only, no premium paid)
C-70-4 Best udder, purebred doe
C-70-5 Best udder, recorded grade doe
C-70-6 Best udder, unrecorded grade doe
GOAT MEAT
Barn Fee - $2 per animal. Must be paid at time of fair
registration or registration is considered incomplete.
Meat Goats may be of any meat breed or cross of meat breeds
(fainting/myotonic, boer-crosses, savannah, pygmy, fiber, etc).
Dairy Goats mayb e crosses of dairy goats only (alpine,
toggenburg, sannen, lamancha, etc).
BIRTH DATES:
Market Goat (altered male or January 1 – April 30, 2013
female)
Meat Breeding Dry Yearling Born in 2012, never kidded
Junior Meat Goat Breeding
Doe (Registered or Grade)
Senior Meat Goat Breeding
Doe
April 1 – May 31, 2013
January 1 – March 31, 2013
D - 20- 1 Market Goat–altered male or female, no bucks
Will be split by lightweight and heavyweight at
County fair after weigh-in
D - 20- 2 Junior Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade
D - 20- 3 Senior Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade
D - 20- 4 Dry Breeding Yearling, registered or grade
D - 20- 5 Dairy Market Goat - altered male or female, no
bucks --lightweight
D - 20- 6 Dairy Market Goat, heavyweight –altered male
or female, no bucks (weight divisions will be
determined at county fair, please register for
both classes if unsure)
Requirements:
- Market animals must be a minimum of 40
pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 105
pounds to be State Fair eligible
Note: For safety reasons, the goat committee
reserves the right to send a goat with horns home if
necessary! All market goats must be dehorned/disbudded.
Meat breeding does may have
horns and they do not need to be capped or
blunted.
MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
All 4-H participants showing in the goat show are required to
participate in goat showmanship. Blue, red and white placings
will be given to all exhibitors (except Cloverbuds), with a grand
and reserve awarded to the two best showmen in each lot. All
animal showmanship entries must be listed on the county fair
registration. No additions will be made at the fair.Those who
have won Junior Showman must show the following year(s) as
a senior, regardless of age. Cloverbuds may show in
Cloverbud class only.
D-60-1 Senior Showman (completed at least 9 th grade, or
past winner of Junior Showmanship)
D-60-2 Junior Showman (grades 6-8)
D-60-3 Junior Showman (grades 3-5)
D-60-4 Cloverbud Showman (for beginning Cloverbuds).
Class emphasizing beginning knowledge of goat
project and presentation of goat. Goat may be any
age or breed since confirmation is not important in
this class. Cloverbud must have a mentor or adult
in control of the animal – All cloverbud showman
(meat goat and dairy goat) – will be shown
together during the dairy goat show

DOG
4-H'ers shall exhibit in the lot corresponding to the training they
have received. Additional information is in the Dog Obedience
Manual (available on the 4-H Dog website
www.fourh.umn.edu/mndog/index.html).
- All dogs must have proper rabies, pavro virus, and DHP
certificates before they will be allowed to show.
DOG AGILITY
Z - 1 - 1 Agility–Beginner – 4”
Z - 1 - 2 Agility–Beginner – 8”
Z - 1 - 3 Agility–Beginner – 12
Z - 1 - 4 Agility–Beginner – 16”
Z - 1 - 5 Agility–Elementary – 4”
Z - 1 - 6 Agility–Elementary – 8”
Z - 1 - 7 Agility–Elementary – 12”
Z - 1 - 8 Agility–Elementary – 16”
Z - 1 - 9 Agility–Elementary – 20”
Z – 1 – 10 Agility – Intermediate – 4”
Z – 1 – 11 Agility – Intermediate – 8”
Z – 1 – 12 Agility – Intermediate – 12”
Z – 1 – 13 Agility – Intermediate – 16”
Z – 1 – 14 Agility – Intermediate – 20”
Z - 1 - 25 Agility–Jumpers 1 – 4”
Z - 1 - 26 Agility–Jumpers 1 – 8”
Z - 1 - 27 Agility–Jumpers 1 – 12”
Z - 1 - 28 Agility–Jumpers 1 – 16”
DOG OBEDIENCE
Beginners A and B are judged exactly alike.
Z-2-1 Beginner A: for 1st time handlers training their first
dog; dog must be at beginner level (may be in this
class 1 year)
Z-2-2 Beginner B: for handlers starting over again with a
new dog, or 1st time handlers working with a dog
with previous experience in organized training
classes. (May be in this class 1 year. If dog achieved
Novice level, need to be in Grad. Beginner.)
Z-2-3 Graduate Beginner: Dogs and handlers who earned
a blue in Beginner A or B at county fair last year
(dogs perform long sit, long down, stand for
examination and recall off lead). Cannot stay in this
class more than 2 years.
Z-2-4 Novice: Dog and handlers who earned a blue in
Graduate Beginner at county fair last year. No one
may stay in this class more than 2 years; or 4-H’er
and dog have participated in obedience training 2 or
more years. A dog with CD is not eligible.
Z-2-5 Graduate Novice: 4-H’er and dog having participated
in the Novice class or members wishing to enter due
to previous training. May participate in this class until
receiving a blue ribbon at the County Fair. A dog
with CD is not eligible.
Z-2-6 Pre-Open: Member may participate in this class until
receive a blue at county fair. Dog with CDX not
eligible.
Z-2-7 Open: Member may participate in this class until
receive a blue at county fair. Dog with CDX not
eligible.
Z-2-8 Graduate Open: Member may participate in this
class until receive a blue at county fair. Dog with 1
leg toward its UD is ineligible.
Z-2-9 Pre-Utility: unrestricted.
Z-2-10 Utility: unrestricted.
Z-2-11 Obedience - Veterans
Z-2-12 Brace: for 4-H'ers with 2 dogs of their own, or work
with another 4-H'er to train a Brace. Stand for exam,
recall, long sit and down will be off lead. Beginner
score card will be used. No limit on level of training
achieved to participate.
Z-2-13 4-Dog Team: Train and perform dogs as a unit of 4.
Heel on leash and figure 8 will be done on lead.
Stand for exam and recall are off lead. Dogs will be
called simultaneously, one minute sit and 3 minute
long down with handler in sight. Graduate Beginner
Score Card will be used in judging.
Z-2-14 4-Dog Team ALTERNATE
DOG SHOWMANSHIP
- Judged on member’s ability to groom and show the dog by
breed standards for that dog. Crossbred dogs should be
shown and groomed by the breed standard most closely
resembles. Conformation of the dog is not evaluated. All
animal showmanship entries must be listed on the county fair
registration due July 1. No additions will be made at the fair.
Z-3-1 Junior Novice: Grades 3 - 8
Z-3-3 Senior Novice: Grades 9 +
Z-3-2 Junior Open: 4-H'ers that have achieved a blue
ribbon in Junior Novice must move to this class.
Z-3-4 Senior Open: 4-H'ers that have achieved a blue
ribbon in Senior Novice must move to this class.
DOG RALLY
Z - 4 - 1 Rally – Pre-novice
Z - 4 - 2 Rally – Novice
Z – 4 – 3 Rally – Pre-Advanced
Z – 4 – 4 Rally – Advanced
Z – 4 – 5 Rally – Excellent
Z – 4 – 6 Rally - Veteran
Requirements:
- A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both!
- 4-Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to
the level of training they and their dog have received.
Additional information, class requirements, and
rules/regulations can be found in the Minnesota 4-H
Agility, Obedience, and Showmanship rules and
guidelines (three separate publications) available on the
MN 4-H dog project website
(http://www.fourh.umn.edu/mndog/).
- All dogs must be vaccinated according to the
requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project

Identification Form and Vaccination Verification
(DogIDA).
HORSE
Barn Fee - $4 per stall
Must be paid at time of fair registration or registration is
considered incomplete.
HORSE SHOW
Y - 1 Barrel Race
Y - 2 Jumping Figure 8
Y - 3 Key Race
Y - 4 Pole Weaving
Y - 5 English Equitation, Hunt Seat or Saddle Seat
Y - 6 English Pleasure, Hunt Seat or Saddle Seat
Y - 7 Western Horsemanship
Y - 8 Western Pleasure
Y - 9 - 1 Novice Trail
Y - 9 - 2 Trail Class (don’t need to select a grade – timed
event)
Y – 10 -1 Pleasure Type Western Pleasure – all ages
Select Showmanship or Groomsmanship (not both).
Everyone must exhibit in either showmanship or
groomsmanship class to be eligilble for the County Fair.
Y - 15 Showmanship at Halter
Y - 16 Groomsmanship – Judged on grooming of the
horse, cleanliness and fitness, how the
equipment fits the horse, how well you handle
the horse. No points toward State Horse for
groomsmanship
Use the following grade classes to enter the above
divisions. (Grade just completed)
- 0 Cloverbud
- 1 Novice Walk-Trot (pleasure only)
- 2 Novice Walk-Trot-Lope
- 3 3rd
- 4 4th
- 5 5th
- 6 6th
- 7 7th
- 8 8th
- 9 9th
- 10 10th
- 11 11th
- 12 12th
- 13 13th
Grades will be combined based on enrollment to have app. 8-
15 per class.
Lot 3 is 3 rd graders that are registred as a regular 4-H member.
Lot 13 is having graduated High School.
Classes for selection of grand and reserve champions are
typically held at the end of each class. Example: at the
conclusion of ALL English Pleasure classes), the riders
qualifying for grand and reserve will be called back for that
class. The exact details will be determined and announced by
the show committee the day of the show.
CHALLENGED RIDERS
The challenged classes are open to any individual whom due
to physical or mental conditions are unable to show or ride a
horse without the assistance of another. All other 4-H Horse
program rules will be followed including tack and clothing.
Challenged Riders will have the opportunity to stall their horses
for the duration of the county fair.
Challenged riders will show on Thursday after trail
Y-30-1 Challenged Showmanship at Halter
Y-30-2 Challenged Rider Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship
Y-30-3 Challenged Rider Walk/Trot English Equitation
Y-30-4 Challenged Rider Walk/Trot Barrels
Y-30-5 Challenged Rider Walk/Trot Poles
Requirements:
- Horse Helmet Policy :
All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted
activity are required to wear properly fastened
ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is
required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-
H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth in a
4-H volunteer role during mounted activities.
See the Isanti County 4-H Horse Project Handbook
and “Rules: Isanti County 4-H Exhibits” section of this book
for more information. Please refer to the Minnesota 4-H
Horse Program Rule Book for rules and class
specifications –
HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE RIDING
A 4-H HORSE DURING THE COUNTY FAIR OR ANY
OTHER HORSE SHOW DURING THE FAIR…WHEN YOU
PARTICIPATE IN THE ISANTI COUNTY FAIR AS A 4-
HER, YOU ARE A 4-HER THE ENTIRE DURATION OF
THE FAIR.
1. Additional information is listed in the 4-H Horse
Showmanship Manual (available at the Extension Office or
view on the 4-H Horse website (www.mn4hhorse.com/).
2. Classes may be combined or split depending on number
of entries.
3. Horses must arrive anytime between 8 am and 6 pm on
Wednesday and stay on the grounds for the duration of the
fair until all exhibits are released on Sunday at 6 pm. The
only exception is for horses used for the Horse Training
Program and horses which the Ext. Office has received a
veterinarian letter by July 1 st may be dismissed after
judging. If you receive a vet letter after July 1 st it will need to
be approved by the show committee prior to fair.
Challenged Rider program which may be dismissed after
judging. Failure to meet this requirement means you will
be riding for RIBBON ONLY.
4. Horses must be under control at all times or will be asked
to leave. The 4-H priority is safety.
5. All horses entered at the County Fair must have been
identified on form Horse ID Affidavit and on file in the
Extension Office by May 15 th . A negative copy of the
Coggins test for each horse must be attached to each

Horse ID. You must have a copy of your current Coggins
on hand when riding your horse.
6. Member MUST be current in your 4-H Horse Member
Achievement book (tan book); you must complete at least ½
level per year and have it signed off by a screened leader
by July 1 st . If your book is not current, you will be riding for
ribbon only. This applies to members participating in horse
classes and in the Horse training program.
7. Qualifying Clinics - To qualify for county fair, you must
attend either one classroom clinic AND one clinic (with
horse) or two clinics (with horse) by July 1. Attending 2
horse bowl practices will qualify as 1 classroom clinic.
Attending 1 Drill Team practice will count as ½ clinic.
Members of Drill Team must attend a minimum of 4
practices to meet clinic requirements. Western Heritage will
qualify as 1 clinic per meeting.
8. Horse interviews will be held at Barn Clean up night and on
Wednesday during the County Fair. All Interviews are to be
done by Wednesday night at 6pm. No exceptions.
9. No more than 3 horses per exhibitor. Premiums limited, per
horse as in following rule. Please be sure to indicate on
reg. form you have three horses.
10. Stalling horses: if there are enough stalls for everyone to
stall both horses, then all exhibitors with 2 horsees will be
given 2 stalls. In past years, exhibitors stalled one horse
and trailered the 2 nd for the show.
11. Dress Code: clean, neat, Western or English attire
appropriate to class. No chaps in Western Horsemanship.
Boots, helmet, long sleeved shirt with collar, and belt are
required. Please reference the 4-H horse website for more
information.
12. Point system: county representatives to the MN State 4-H
horse show will be chosen on a point system. Novice
classes do not count towards points. See Isanti County 4-H
horse handbook for more information.
13. EVERYONE MUST EXHIBIT IN EITHER SHOWMANSHIP
OR GROOMANSHIP CLASS AT THE COUNTY FAIR
SHOW. POINTS FOR 1 HORSE, 1 RIDER ONLY.
14. Novice Status: Any person having shown less than 2
years at the county fair. Anyone having received a blue in
any given Novice Class must move up class next year. No
age limit for novice participants.
15. $4 per animal barn cleaning fee – payable to 4-H office
prior to county fair.
16. Pleasure Type Western Pleasure – in order for this class
to be offered at fair, a minimum of 5 members must register
and at least 4 show at gate.
17. Warning Slips – The Code of Show Ring Ethics and the 4-
H Code of Conduct will be enforced. Inappropriate behavior
and riding, mistreatment and care of horses, or infractions
of any rules will not be tolerated. Discipline may range from
a warning slip to removal from the grounds. Premiums and
State Trips may be stripped by the show committee
depending on the severity.
18. If failure to meet any of the above requirements you will
then be riding ribbon only.
19. Cloverbud may show in one class at the county fair.
Cloverbuds can choose from Showmanship, western
pleasure or barrels.
20. Cloverbuds must follow helmet policy in any riding setting
21. If cloverbud is in a riding setting they may sit on the back of
the horse while an adult or responsible person is in control
of the horse at ALL times.
22. In halter classes cloverbud is never to be in control of the
horse. The cloverbud may walk along side the parent or
responsible person to dialog with the judge.
HORSE TRAINING
Must be enrolled in Horse Training and have approval to
enter the Horse Training Program. You must attend one Horse
Training clinic and complete the appropriate level of the pink
workbook. See Val Vetos for info. Judging will be held
Wednesday at the County Fair.
Y -17 - 1 Horse Training - step 1
Y -17 - 2 Horse Training – step 2
Y -17 - 3 Horse Training – step 3
Y -17 - 4 Horse Training – step 4
Y -17 - 5 Horse Training – step 5
Y -17 - 6 Horse Training – step 6
Y -17 - 7 Halter Showmanship, for any horse in the Horse
training program, as long as they are not shown in
Groomsmanship or Showmanship. Judging is Wednesday
with Horse Training Judging.
LLAMA/ALPACA
Barn Fee - $1 per animal. Must be paid at time of fair
registration or registration is considered incomplete.
Requirements:
- All 4-H Lama Exhibitors must be certified in LQ&E.
E – 2 - Grades 9+
E - 3 - Grades 6-8
E - 4 - Grades 3-5
E – 7 - 2 Cloverbud Showmanship
E – 7 - 3 Cloverbud Costume Class
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions above
- 1 Costume (Optional)
- 2 Showmanship (Required)
- 3 Obstacle Course
- 4 Public Relations
- 6 Poster
Birthdates
4-H Lama projects must be born prior to January 1, 2013
Gender:
No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for
exhibition.
All castrated males born prior to Jan 1, 2013 are eligible for
exhibition.
All females born prior to Jan 1, 2013 are eligible for exhibition.
- Poster will be judged by the Animal Science judge on
Tuesday during general project judging

POULTRY
Barn Fee - $5 per exhibitor and $2 per cloverbud. Must be
paid at time of fair registration or registration is considered
incomplete.
Requirements:
- Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch, (except
Show/Hobby, dove and Pigeon Breeding classes). All poultry
must be identified by a numbered leg band. All chicken and
turkey exhibits must have a statement of origin or an official
form stating they came directly from a pullorum typhoid clean
flock tested within 12 months or an official form indicating they
are negative to the pullorum typhoid test.
- Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics
using the APA Standard of Perfection as a guide.
- All breeding pens should be purebred.
- Members are only allowed to show each bird one time
- Participation in Poultry Showmanship is required.
- Poultry will be judged beginning at 8:30 a.m., Thursday of the
county fair
- Members are responsible for feeding, watering and cleaning
birds on a regular basis during the fair.
-Auction Classes are NOT eligible for North East or State Fair
- Barn Cleaning Fees: $5.00 per exhibitor or $2.00 per
Cloverbud
CHICKENS
F-1-1 Market pen of 2 males or 2 females (State Fair class;
not for auction)
F-1-2 Breeding pen of 1 male and 2 females (large fowl)
F-1-3 Bantam breeding pen of 1 male and 2 females
F-1-4 White egg production pen of 2 pullets hatched prior
to April 1
F-1-5 Brown egg production pen of 2 pullets hatched prior
to April 1
F-1-6 Auction chicken class: market pen of 2 birds over 4
lbs and the same sex. Must be finished birds, ready
for slaughter
DOVES
F-2-1 Purebred breeding pair
DUCKS
F-3-1 Market pen of 2 females or 2 males, emphasizing
meat production qualities
F-3-2 Standard breeding pen of 1 male and 2 females
F-3-3 Bantam breeding pen of 1 male and 2 females
F-3-4 Auction pen of 2 females or 2 males. Must be
finished birds, ready for slaughter
GEESE
F-4-1 Market Pen of 2 males or 2 females, emphasizing
meat production qualities
F-4-2 Breeding pen of 1 male and 2 females.
F-4-3 Auction pen of 2 females or 2 males. Must be
finished birds, ready for slaughter
GUINEAS
F-5-1 Market pen of two males or two females, same breed
F-5-2 Breeding pen of one male & two females, same
breed
Additional Guineas Rules Only Pearls, Whites and Lavender
Varieties can be shown.
PIGEONS
F-6-1 Utility – 1 Breeding Pair
F-6-2 Utility – 1 Young Bird Male or Female, this year’s
band
F-6-3 Fancy – 1 Breeding Pair
F-6-4 Fancy – 1 Young Bird Male or Female, this year’s
band
F-6-5 Flying – 1 Breeding Pair
F-6-6 Flying – 1 Young Bird Male or Female, this year’s
band
Additional Pigeon Rules
1. One pair of breeding pigeons. A pair consists of one (1)
male and one (1) female of the same breed.
A. A young bird is one purebred bird male or female, this
year band.
2. All breeding pairs must have been bred the previous year or
earlier. This means the birds must be at least one year old to
be part of a breeding pair.
3. You must exhibit the same birds at state fair that you won a
trip with at the county fair.
4. The same birds cannot be exhibited two years in a row,
even by another exhibitor, except a young bird may come as a
young bird first year and comeback the following year as part
of a breeding pair.
5. All birds must be banded. Must have previous year's band or
older on breeding pair. Bands must be seamless and the
correct size for the breed. Seamless bands within one size will
be accepted.
6. No health certificate is required. Any bird that looks ill or
diseased will not be allowed to be shown. It is recommended
that you practice a vaccinating program.
7. All pigeons will be judged according to the Pigeon Standard
book.
• 50% = Breed Characteristics (true to breed; refer to pigeon
standard)
• 25% = Conditioning (clean feathers and feet, evidence of
extra work in preparing bird for show)
• 25% = Presentation (showmanship)
TURKEYS—Domestic Only
F-7-1 Market pen of 2 females or 2 males emphasizing
meat market qualities (State Fair class; not for
premium auction)
F-7-2 Breeding pen of 1 male and 2 females
F-7-3 Auction turkey class: market pen of 2 females or 2
males.
SHOW AND HOBBY – not State Fair Eligible
F-9-1 Others (such as pheasants, bantams, etc.), not more
than 3 in pen. Identify bird as to kind, age, breed.
Bird may be older than this year's hatch. If older,
records must be kept from February 1, of previous

year. Show and Hobby exhibits will be judged 50%
on the member’s knowledge, and 50% on the quality
of the exhibit. You may NOT use a bird from another
pen at county fair.
POULTRY POSTER
F-8-1 Grades 9+
F-8-2 Grades 6-8
F-8-3 Grades 3-5
F-8-3 Cloverbud
A promotional poster such as ways to promote
poultry to be displayed in the barn. All posters will be
taken to the State Fair for entry in the State Poultry
Promotional Poster Contest. Age groups are as
follows: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-10, Grades 11+. Poster size is 14” wide by
22” high to be eligible for State Fair.. Posters will be
judged on Tuesday by the Animal Science judge
during general project judging.
EGG CLASS
L-4-14 ½ dozen eggs produced by your hens. One egg will
be cracked for the judging. Judged Tuesday, during
General Exhibit Judging in the 4-H Building by the
Foods & Nutrition judges. Eggs will remain on display
in the 4-H Building. Only one egg class entry per
exhibitor.
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
Blue, red and white placings will be given to all exhibits (except
Cloverbuds), with a grand and reserve awarded to the two best
showmen in each lot. All animal showmanship entries must be
listed on the county fair registration due July 1. No additions or
changes will be made at the fair.
8 th graders have the option to participate as an intermediate or
as a senior. If they participate as an intermediate; they ARE
NOT eligible to participate in Round Robin. No changes will be
made during the fair to the showmanship class. Cloverbuds
may show in Cloverbud class only (receiving Participation
awards).
F-60-1 Senior Showman (9th grade & up)
F-60-2 Intermediate Showman (6 th – 8 th grade)
F-60-3 Junior Showman (3rd - 5th grades)
F-60-4 Cloverbud Showman. Class emphasizes beginning
knowledge of the Poultry project and presentation of
bird. Bird may be any age or breed since
confirmation is not important in this class. Cloverbud
must have a mentor in the ring with them.
RABBITS
Barn Fee - $1 per rabbit. Must be paid at time of fair
registration or registration is considered incomplete.
Requirements:
Member must have owned or leased by either raising or
purchasing, and kept a feed record prior to May 15 for the
rabbit shown. For Single Fryer, Meat Pen, Auction Class, and
Doe and Litter member must have owned the doe producing
these rabbits by May 15.
-THERE WILL BE NO TATTOOING AT THE COUNTY FAIR!
All rabbits must have a PERMANENT legible tattoo number in
their left ear.
-Member must have a Rabbit Ownership Affidavit on file in the
Extension office by May 15. You may list 1 alternative on your
fair registration form due on July 1 st as long as the rabbit are
on your Rabbit Animal Affidavit. You can not have more then 8
rabbits Registered on your fair registration form. Purebred
animals only are eligible for State Fair. Rabbit fryers are also
eligible for State Fair.
-MEMBERS are responsible for feeding and watering their
rabbit(s) at the fair. Bring own water bottles and feed dishes.
If the fair is exceptionally hot, members may wish to freeze
plastic pop bottles of water for the cages.
- Cloverbud rabbits MUST stay the entire fair.
- Purebred rabbits are those which have a three-generation
pedigree showing the ancestral background being of all the
same breed, making it eligible for registration.
- All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders
Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to
ARBA standards.
- There is to be no breeding of rabbits at the county fair
- Must notify the office by July 12 th if the alternate is
coming to the fair and which rabbit is not coming to the
fair
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
Blue, red and white placings will be given to exhibitors in
Junior, Intermediate and Senior, with a grand and reserve
chosen and awarded to the two best showmen in each lot.
Cloverbuds may show in Cloverbud Showmanship Class
Only! Cloverbud Showmen will receive 4-H Cloverbud
participation ribbons. All animal showmanship entries must be
listed on the county fair registration due July 1. Rabbit
showmanship will be required for anyone showing rabbits.
G-60-1 Senior Showman (9th grade & up)
G-60-2 Intermediate Showman (6th - 8th grades)
G-60-3 Junior Showman (3rd - 5th grades)
G-60-4 Cloverbud Showman. Cloverbud must have a mentor
in the ring with them.
BREEDING RABBITS
You may enter up to 7 (seven) PEN OF RABBITS; any sex,
any age, any breed. SPECIAL NOTE: If there are too many
cooped entries this number will be lowered to 6 (six) and you
will be notified that you may only bring 6 (six). Select your
rabbit breed from the following list, then select the appropriate
lot, and write the description on your entry form. (Example: G-
1-1 Small Breed Senior Buck). If entering 2 Senior Bucks, be
sure to write the number twice on your entry form. Your
Alternate must be marked “Alternate” on your fair registration
form. Also, please indicate the breed and tattoo on your fair
registration form. Also you must notify the Extension Office if
the alternate is being used by July 12 th .

Breeding Rabbit Classes
G-1 Senior buck, 6 months and over
G-2 Senior doe, 6 months and over
G-5 Junior buck, under 6 months
G-6 Junior doe, under 6 months
Breeding Rabbit Lots
1 English Lop
2 Flemish
3 French Lop
4 Holland Lop
5 Jersey Wooly
6 Mini Lops
7 Mini Rex
8 Netherland Dwarf
9 Polish
10 Satin
11 Tan
12 Other Small Purebreds (each judged according to
Breed Standards), including Dwarf Hotot, Britannia Petite, or
other small breeds in the ARBA rabbit groups not weighing
over 4.5 Pounds.
13 Other Medium Breeds, Dutch, Havana, Thrianta,
English Angora or other medium breeds not weighing
over 8.5 pounds.
14 Other Large Breeds, New Zealand, Champagne D’
Argent, Rex, Giant Angora or other large breeds
weighing MORE then 8.5 pounds.
15 Crossbreeds (will be judged by meat rabbit
standards) - no State Fair trip. (Ribbon Only)
(SPECIAL NOTE) These are TENTATIVE classes. Please
look at the show schedule handed out on Friday for class
orders and any changes. These classes may change.
Purple, Blue, Red and White placings will be given to rabbits in
junior, intermediate and senior in each lot.
DOE AND LITTER
G-9-1 Doe & Litter (must be between 5 weeks and 10
weeks of age). Exhibit both doe & litter. Enter all
breeds in this class; one entry per exhibitor. This
counts as 1 pen. This is a RIBBON ONLY class – No
premium and not state fair eligible.
MARKET RABBITS
Cannot show the same rabbit in both single fryer & auction
classes - must choose.
G-3-1 Single fryer, purebred or crossbred, not over 70
days, and not over 5 lbs. as of County Fair. (State
Fair consideration. At State Fair, fryers are judged
live, then slaughtered by exhibitor and carcass
evaluated. Exhibitor must have another rabbit for
State Fair that will not be over 70 days and not over
5 pounds on August 19.)
G-3-2 Meat pen of 3 fryers, purebred or crossbred, not over
70 days, and not over 5 lbs as of County Fair. Meat
pen should be uniform in weight and appearance.
Must be 3 different rabbits not exhibited in single
fryer or auction classes.
G-3-3 Auction Class, single fryer, purebred or crossbred,
not over 70 days, weighing 3-5 lbs. Auction rabbits
selected from this class only.
RABBIT POSTER
G-4-1 Grades 9+
G-4-2 Grades 6-8
G-4-3 Grades 3-5
G-4-4 Cloverbuds
A promotional poster such as ways to promote and
encourage youth to join 4-H and the rabbit project.
All posters will be taken to the State Fair for entry in
the State Rabbit Promotional Poster Contest. Age
groups are as follows: Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10,
Grades 11+. Poster size is 14” wide by 22” high to
be eligible for State Fair.
Posters will be judged by the Animal Science judge
on Tuesday during general exhibit judging
SHEEP
Barn Fees: $2.00 Per Animal. Must be paid at time of fair
registration or registration is considered incomplete.
Member must have Identified animals prior to May 15. Sheep
must be weighed, ear tagged with Minnesota 4-H tags, and
identified by May 15. Scrapie tags must be on sheep before
arriving at the fair. Sheep may be penned upon arrival in
family’s assigned pen(s). The Fair Veterinarian will be doing a
visual inspection of each animal as animals arrive. Barn
Superintendents will be doing a visual inspection of animals
arriving Wednesday. They may ask certain animals to be
isolated upon official inspection by veterinarian. Animals not
passing inspection will be sent home immediately and will not
be allowed to exhibit. Market Lambs must be inspected before
going to the scale for weigh-in.
Breeding Yearling Ewes ONLY - a 2nd 4-H member may be
allowed to set legs only during the breeding show, NOT during
showmanship.
BIRTH DATES:
January Ewe Lamb Born in January of current
year
February Ewe Lamb Born in February of current
year
March Ewe Lamb Born in March of current year
Yearling Ewe Born on or after January 1 of
precious year and must not
show evidence of four
permanent incisors
Market Lamb Born on or after January 1 of
current year
BREEDING EWE

H-3-3 Ewe lamb born in January of current year
H-3-4 Ewe lamb born in February of current year
H-3-5 Ewe lamb born in March of current year (younger
lambs can be shown in this class but not eligible for
State Fair.)
H-3-6 Yearling ewe born after January 1 of previous year.
Must not show evidence of four permanent incisors.
H-3-7 Aged ewe, must have been shown as a lamb or as a
yearling previous two years (not eligible for state fair)
H-3-8 Flock: 3 animals, one from each of the above classes
(ribbon only, not state fair)
MARKET LAMB
H – 20 - 1 State Fair Market Lamb
H – 20 - 4 Auction Market Lamb. Top 5 blue ribbons will
be sold at auction. Market ewes are eligible.
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105
pounds; required maximum weight is 170 pounds. Market
animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible
for State fair.
LAMB LEAD
H – 30 - 1 Grades 9+
H – 30 - 2 Grades 6-8
H – 30 - 3 Grades 3-5
Requirements:
- Lamb lead exhibitors must groom and train a sheep and
must wear a garment made from at least 60% wool.
Garment is defined as a piece of clothing covering a main
part of your body (not socks or accessories). Exhibitors will
be judged based on project knowledge, poise, their outfit,
and their lamb.
- Classes may be combined depending on number of
entrants
FLEECE
H – 40 - 1 Fleece
Requirements:
- All 4-H'ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may
exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided!
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
CLOVERBUD SHEEP
Cloverbuds may show in Cloverbud class only.
H-70-1 For beginning Cloverbuds. Showmanship style
class emphasizing beginning knowledge of sheep
project and presentation of lamb. Lamb may be of
any age or breed since conformation is not important
in this class. Cloverbud must have a mentor or
parent in control of the animal at all times. May be
held prior to start of main sheep show.
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
Blue, red and white placings will be given to all exhibits, with a
grand and reserve awarded to the two best showman in each
lot. 4-Hers who are in 8 th grade have the option to participate
as an intermediate or as a senior. All animal showmanship
entries must be listed on the county fair registration due July 1.
No additions will be made at the fair.
H-60-1 Senior Showman (Grades 9+)
H-60-5 Intermediate Showman (Grades 6-8)
H-60-6 Junior Showman (grades 3-5)
OTHER SHEEP
SHEEP PRODUCTION CLASS (ribbon only class; no trips)
G-70-2 Ewe, with lamb crop from current year.
Emphasis is on production of the ewe flock.
Animals will be exhibited in the pen. Lambs
may be weaned or still on the ewe; but all will
be housed in the same pen. The focus of the
judging is the interview; the 4-H member’s
knowledge. Judging criteria: Quality of the
pair (visual production characteristics of the
pair); Performance of the lamb crop, including
number and size of lambs; Knowledge of the
exhibitor (interview by judge on: nutrition,
breeding program, breeds, lambing
management, flock health, understanding
performance data, selection, genetics, etc.).
SWINE
Barn Fee - $3 per animal. Must be paid at time of fair
registration or registration is considered incomplete.
Market Gilts will again be shown at State Fair.
(Note: Champion barrows and gilts will never compete and
auction limitations will be in place.)
You are able to register for 5 different swine classes. Please
remember each exhibitor will only be allowed to bring 3 actual
pigs to the fair.
Member must have owned or leased; managed and kept a
feed record on their animals prior to May 15. By May 15: all
barrows and gilts must be identified, tagged with a 4-H eartag
and have ear notches according to the Universal System;
animal ownership affidavit must be in Extension Office.
For Auction there will be 8 sold on the auction. The judge will
determine the selection and rank the Market Gilts and Market
Barrows into one list.
Market Barrows and Market Gilts weighing less than 220 and
301 pounds and over can show in these classes, and be
eligible for Carcass Contest; however they will only be eligible
for blue, red, or white ribbons. These classes may be split if
necessary by weight at the discretion of the committee.
BIRTH DATES:

January Gilt Born in January of current year
February Gilt Born in February of current year
March Gilt Born in March of current year
Market Barrow Born on or after January 1 of
current year. Recommended
farrow date of Feb. 1 or after
Market Gilt Born on or after January 1 of
current year. Recommended
farrow date of February 1 or
after
BREEDING GILTS
I-3-1 Breeding Gilt born on or after January 1 of
current year. State Fair Consideration. Champion
ribbons will be awarded. This class is not eligible
for Carcass evaluation, however members can
have it hauled to the locker for processing at
members expense.
MARKET BARROW
I – 20 - 1 State Fair Market Barrow. Barrows in this class
should not be finished until Labor Day Weekend
for the State Fair. Blue ribbon animals in this
class are also eligible for the NE Livestock Show
in mid- September.
I – 20 - 2 Auction Market Barrow. To qualify for a purple
ribbon at county fair, they must weigh at lwast
220 pounds and not exceed 300 pounds. This is
a purple ribbon class. This class is eligible for
carcass class.
MARKET GILT
I – 30 - 1 State Fair Market Gilt. Gilts in this class should
not be finished until Labor Day Weekend for the
State Fair. Blue ribbon animals in this class are
also eligible for the NE Livestock Show in mid-
September.
I – 30 - 2 Auction Market Gilt. To qualify for a purple
ribbon at county fair, they must weigh at least
220 pounds and not exceed 300 pounds. This
is a purple ribbon Class. This class is
eligible for carcass class.
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220
pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market
animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be
eligible for State Fair.
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
Blue, red, and white placings will be given to all
exhibits, with a grand and reserve awarded to the two best
showmen in each lot. 4-Hers who are in 8 th grade have the
option to participate as an intermediate or as a senior
showman. All animal showmanship entries must be listed on
the county fair registration due July 1. No additions will be
made at the fair.
I – 60 -1 Senior Showman (grades 9+)
I – 60 -2 Intermediate Showman (grades 6-8)
I – 60 - 3 Junior Showman (grades 3-5)
I – 60 - 4 Cloverbud Showmanship
Parent or responsible person must be in control of the animal
at all times.

GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS
4-H ADVENTURES
S - 20 - 1 Grades 9+
S - 20 - 2 Grades 6-8
S - 20 - 3 Grades 3-5
S - 20 - 4 Grades K-2
Requirements:
- This area is for youth who wish to exhibit work learned
through their participation in a 4-H Adventure program.
AEROSPACE
P - 10 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 10 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 10 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel);
recovery system should be in place and operative.
- Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H
curriculum.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Flyable models built from kit or your own design.
- Non flyable models built from kit or your own design.
- Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project.
- A rocket launch.
BICYCLE
P - 20 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 20 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 20 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance,
traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet,
equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid,
etc.
- Display explaining how to select, adjust, and care for a
bicycle; how to repair, personalize, or customize your bike.
Safety exhibit or poster
- Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event
you helped with, or research on some other aspect of
bicycling that was presented to a class or service club.
CAT
P - 30 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 30 - 2 Grade 6-8
P – 30 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 30 - 4 Cat show (Show to be held Wednesday at 2pm)
Requirements:
- A cat may be entered in the cat show or the pet show, not
both
- Be prepared to answer questions about your cat and its care.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or
pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves
with their cat shown on a display or poster. Exhibits should
show or explain something you made, did, or learned with your
cat.
- Bring exhibit to 4-H Exhibit Building on Tuesday during
General Exhibit Judging for conference judging.
CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
P - 40 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 40 - 2 Grade 6-8
P – 40 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference
judging, the age and other characteristics of the child for
whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes
to the child's growth, development, and well-being.
- If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the
item is to be used with children before exhibiting and a
photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit.
Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made
from new or recycled/throw-away material.
- Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one
item made by exhibitor.
- Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or
video tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for
children, file about children and/or families.
- Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family
heritage with description of what was learned about self and
family.
- A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a
person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed,
physically impaired, etc.).
CITIZENSHIP
P - 50 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 50 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 50 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on
community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or
your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of
action as well as the evaluation of each.
- A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation
of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to
show how you worked with others in your community to
solve problems.
- Family history, traditions, family tree exhibit. Collage
describing yourself. Make a map of your neighborhood.
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
P - 60 - 1 Grades 9+ - Clothes You Make
P - 60 - 2 Grades 6-8 - Clothes You Make
P – 60 - 3 Grades 3-5 - Clothes You Make
P - 60 - 4 Grades 9+ - Clothes You Buy
P – 60 - 5 Grades 6-8 - Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Clothes You Buy

P – 60 - 7 Grades 9+ - Non Garment Exhibit
P – 60 - 8 Grades 6-8 - Non Garment Exhibit
P - 60 - 9 Grades 3-5 - Non Garment Exhibit
P - 60 - 10 Grades 9+ - Fashion Revue Clothes You
Make
P – 60 - 11 Grades 6-8 - Fashion Revue Clothes You
Make
P - 60 - 12 Grades 3-5 - Fashion Revue Clothes You
Make
P - 60 - 13 Grades 9+ - Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 14 Grades 6-8 - Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 15 Grades 3-5 - Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy
Clothes or Non Garment You Make Requirements:
- Each garment must include an information tag listing:
pattern company name and number, fiber content of
fabric and care instructions, member name and club.
- Garments may have been worn before showing, but
should be cleaned before exhibiting.
- Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and
experience of exhibitor.
Clothes or Non Garment You Make Exhibit
Suggestions:
- A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef’s apron, skirt
with elastic waistband, backpack, etc.,
- A constructed garment made from a pattern
- Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of
techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc,
incorporated into garment.
- Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why"
related to clothing selection, care.
- Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of
original garment and explanation of steps used.
Clothes or Non Garment You Buy Requirements:
- The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by
an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum, the following
information:
a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label
photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair
and eyes.
b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was
purchased and examples of ways it will be used in
existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe.
- Garments may have been worn before showing but should
be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting.
Clothes or Non Garment You Buy Exhibit suggestions:
- A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan.
- A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building,
accessorizing, care, etc.
Fashion Revue Clothes You Make or Buy Requirements
(Judged Prior to County Fair)
- Participants may model any clothing they have
constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H
clothing project.
CLOVERBUDS
J - 1 - 1 Any one item made by the Cloverbud
member. Cloverbud members may enter up
to 8 items. Some ideas include: 3 cut flowers
in a vase, a potted plant, vegetable creature
or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple
item you made for your home like a pillow,
placemat, etc., rock creature, paper bag
puppet, 4 interesting objects of nature, tree
leaf collection, display of insects, simple craft
item, or anything else you can think of.
J - 1 - 2 Cloverbud project
J - 1 – 3 Cloverbud project
J - 1 – 4 Cloverbud project
J - 1 – 5 Cloverbud project
J - 1 – 6 Cloverbud project
J - 1 – 7 Cloverbud project
J - 1 – 8 Cloverbud project
K - 1 - 7 Cloverbud Demonstration - Individual
K - 1 - 8 Cloverbud Demonstration - Team
J- 3 - 6 Cloverbud Pet Show
L - 1 - 5 Cloverbud Cat Show
P - 60 - 16 Cloverbud - Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy
P – 60 - 17 Cloverbud - Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy
J – 1 - 9 Cloverbud - Food Revue
See also Cloverbud showmanship under each livestock
project. Cloverbuds can show a maximum of 8 projects.
No State Fair trips in this division.
Requirement:
- Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades
1-3.
CLOWNING
P - 70 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 70 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 70 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- At State Fair, if appropriate, clowning exhibitor shall
participate in complete character at conference judging.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Homemade prop with written explanation describing how you
made it, how you use it, the audience reaction, and any
other information you feel is important. Include pictures
showing how you use your prop.
- Scrapbook, journal or poster of your clowning experiences.
Include a written statement about what you have gained
from your clowning experiences.
- Educational display on a topic. Suggestions include: types of
clowns, history of clowning, developing a prop, putting on a
face, developing a character and a clown kit (make-up,
costume, wig, props, etc.).
- Poster on your personal clowning experiences which could
include teaching others, leadership skills, interacting with
others, etc.

- Costume/make-up application including your costume, a
written description, and picture of you as the complete
character.
COMPUTER
P - 80 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 80 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 80 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on
documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are
responsible for providing and securing any hardware used
for judging; hardware may not be left on display. Computer
will not be available to demonstrate programs: bring printed
examples.
- Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet
or placed in a folder.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work,
consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how
computer software can be put to use. Include statement of
purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use.
- Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a
statement of objectives, and discussion of program.
Program/software be original or adapted by the member
from an existing program.
CONSUMER EDUCATION
P - 90 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 90 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 90 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the
reasons for those choices.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or
models of same included.
- Consumer comparison comparing several models of the
same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item
selected and reasons why.
CRAFTS & FINE ARTS
- Members enrolled in Creative Arts can exhibit in both Fine
Arts and Crafts. You may enter a TOTAL of 5 projects
(combination of Crafts and Fine Arts)
Note: All exhibitors are awarded at the state fair Blue, Red &
White Ribbons, Isanti County awards participation ribbons.
Then evaluation panels may determine special purple
recognition awards.
CRAFTS
P - 100 - 1 Crafts - Grade 9+
P - 100 - 2 Crafts - Grade 6-8
P - 100 - 3 Crafts - Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new
techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring
masterful craftsmanship.
- Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling,
calligraphy, work from kits, etc.
Requirement:
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a
craft/kit.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment
of design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit
develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly
replicated or replicated with modifications.
- All art objects must be appropriately finished. Project
exhibits must be ready for display.
FINE ARTS
P – 100 - 4 Fine Arts - Grade 9+
P - 100 - 5 Fine Arts - Grade 6-8
P – 100 - 6 Fine Arts - Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new
techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring
mastery.
- Original work (no kits) in drawing painting, sculpture, print
process, textiles, pottery, etc….
Requirement:
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an
original fine art.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment
of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit
should show proof that it is developed from the 4-Hers own
ideas and imagination.
- All art objects must be appropriately finished. Project
exhibits must be ready for display.
CROP SCIENCES
CORN
P - 110 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 110 - 2 Grade 6-8
P – 110 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing
season.
- Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn), must be
placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars.
- An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils,
plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and
using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of
a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining
causes and control.
SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES
P - 110 - 4* Grade 9+

P - 110 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 110 - 6 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or
current growing season
- Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety,
must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart
jars.
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas:
plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant
characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and
food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life
cycle of that disease explaining causes and control.
DOG
P - 120 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 120 - 2 Grade 6-8
P -120 - 3 Grade 3-5
Note: Dog Show Entries can be found on the AnSci Pages
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or
pictures.
- Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc.
ELECTRIC
P - 130 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 130 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 130 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric
and electronic exhibits
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm.
- Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch
locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total
bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and
type of wiring installation.
- Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an
explanation of what it is and how it is used.
- Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical
experiment (may or may not have worked), educational
display used in teaching others, etc.
ENTOMOLOGY
P - 140 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 140 - 2 Grade 6-8
P – 140 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
Insect Collection exhibits:
A. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case;
approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24” x 18” to 3” (drawers
available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so that
the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place
project label on lower right corner of glass top.
B. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not
acceptable.
C. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the
project.
D. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins.
Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard
points.
E. Specimens must be properly labeled.
1) The location, date, and collector must be included on
the labels. County and state (and country, when
applicable) are minimum location information that should
be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or
township where the specimen was collected, the type of
habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake
shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect.
2) All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use
permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels
produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint
ink or non-permanent markers are not acceptable.
F. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, other
information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN
4-H Entomology Resource,
www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/entomology .
Non-Collection Project exhibits:
A. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of
entomology.
B. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects.
Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g.
books, magazines, internet, interviews with an expert
etc.)
C. Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if
the project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days
without special care.
D. A written report or journal should accompany the project,
introducing the subject, describing the process (materials
and method), predicting an outcome, stating the results,
and discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings,
charts, tables, or other figures may be used.
Exhibit Suggestions:
1. General Insect Collection: must consist of a minimum of 50
species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders.
2. Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a
collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera),
a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from
a particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a
collection of economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects
attacking corn).
3. Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life
history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation
(e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on
insects), or insects in current events.
EXPLORING ANIMALS
P - 150 - 1 Grades 9+
P - 150 - 2 Grades 6-8
P - 150 - 3 Grades 3-5
Requirements:

- This area is for 4-Hers who wish to learn more about a given
species. Animal ownership is not required.
- 4-Hers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat,
Lama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this
category.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-Her
made, did, learned, or may explore consumer issues,
breeds or careers.
EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT
P - 160 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 160 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 160 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display on environmental pollution describing the causes,
effects on people and other living things, and methods to
correct the situation.
- Display showing features of soils such as color, structure,
texture.
- A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals,
birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information
on habits, foods, and shelter needs.
- Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum
tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field
windbreaks, water control structures, etc.
FISHING SPORTS
P - 170 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 170 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 170 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of
selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining
the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying
the parts of a fish.
- Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used;
fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures,
fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing
equipment;
- Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or
boating.
- Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system.
- Other project ideas include: Fisheries management plan,
fishing equipment made or repaired, natural baits, artificial
lures, high technology fishing accessories, fish cleaning,
preparation, nutrition, recipes, fish carvings, prints, casts,
head mounts, taxidermy, and careers.
FLOWER GARDENING
P - 180 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 180 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 180 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Label each container according to kind or variety.
- Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in
a fresh condition with ease.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest:
1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or
2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or
3. one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or
4. one blossom of a tea rose, or
5. one stem of a hardy shrub rose.
- Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme.
- Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying
method.
- My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22
x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale (see
Flower Gardening Bulletin, page 3), the correct variety name
and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be
prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to
blooming.
- Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or
reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant
lives and grows).
FOODS AND NUTRITION
FOOD AND NUTRITION
P - 190 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 190 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 190 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit may be food items and/or displays.
- Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge,
references and information sources, nutritional values,
methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit.
- The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional
display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals,
pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs,
puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file
of ideas, research study, etc.
- Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc.,
are preferable to perishable foods in an educational
exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add
to or help explain the educational exhibit. If perishable
food is a part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just
for judging.
- Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be
discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food.
The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair
and attached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5
note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will
be displayed at the exhibit instead of the food.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish,
snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster
showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food.
- Baked products: bring an entire loaf of bread or 4 of a
product such as cookies. Examples may include: yeast
breads, quick breads, frozen dough products, pies, cakes,
cookies, bars, brownies, crisps, cobblers, coffee cakes,
etc.

- International/Specialty: one loaf nationality bread, for
example, 4 of fried or baked novelties
- Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else,
using the dietary guidelines and myPlate.
- Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else
and show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs.
(Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who
doesn't have a lot of time).
- Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices.
- Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are
related to disease (such as: cancer, heart disease,
osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.).
- Study of labels from similar food items, comparing
important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar.
- Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety.
- Nutrition/food science experiment.
DECORATED CAKES
May register for one entry per code
N – 5 – 14 Cake, decorated by tube frosting method
N – 5 – 15 Cupcakes, decorated by tube frosting method
N – 5 – 16 Cake, decorated other than tube method
N – 5 – 17 Cupcakes, decorated other than tube method
N – 5 – 18 Cake, novelty shaped
FOOD PRESERVATION
P - 190 - 4 Grade 9+
P - 190 - 5 Grade 6-8
P - 190 - 6 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project.
- All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be
according to current USDA and/or National Center for
Home Food Preservation recommendations.
- Containers should be labeled with a 2” x 3” label with the
following information: name, county, product, processing
time and method, and date product was packed.
- Jars should be heat-tempered glass canning jars.
- All jars should be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece
jar lids. Jellies and jams should be covered with lids.
- Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint
jars for jams and jellies; one quart jars for pickled
products.
- Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath
according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food
preservation publications, available through the Extension
Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable.
- No artificial food coloring should be added to entries.
- Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic
bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods
should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of
each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips
of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky).
Exhibit suggestions:
Suggested exhibits include one (1) product:
- Vegetables, fruits
- Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen)
- Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including
pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa).
- Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.)
- Dried vegetables, dried fruits.
- Dried herbs.
- Beef or venison jerky.
- Food science experiment or educational display.
FOOD REVIEW
P - 190 - 7 Grade 9+
P - 190 - 8 Grade 6-8
P -190 - 9 Grade 3-5
Exhibit suggestions:
- Bring photo, menu, & recipe to fair for display only
FOREST RESOURCES
P - 200 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 200 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 200 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy
material.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their
common name. Common name should be printed near the
identified leaf/needle.
- Photographic display of forest products--include the name of
the product/use to identify the photograph.
- Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections;
make a seed collection.
- Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree-include
name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and
uses of the tree, and other appropriate information.
- Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus nonrenewable
resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig
identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps.
- Display showing forest succession; tree and forest
measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow;
forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest;
pathology of the forest.
- Display showing forest products, including maple syrup
production; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest
resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.).
- Display showing specialized woodland management,
including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry.
FRUIT
P - 210 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 210 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 210 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name
and club of exhibitor.
- Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the
same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate
proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process;
illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices,

cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate the use of
fruits as natural dyes.
- Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens)
or insects (actual specimens) and methods of control.
GEOLOGY
P - 220 – 1 Grade 9+
P - 220 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 220 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a
glass-topped case of the same model as used by the
entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens
should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen
using the label described on page seven of the Geology
Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if
needed. Attach specimens so they will not fall if case is set
on its edge. Member must have knowledge of how
specimens are identified as to rock or fossil type.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg carton
collection (see geology bulletin), six silly silicates.
- Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a
definite theme such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz
minerals, ores, or a theme of your own choosing.
- Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as
paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen
of each rock type.
- Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and why’s"
dealing with the principles of geology and natural earth
sciences.
GEOSPATIAL
P - 230 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 230 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 230 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibits must be labeled with name and county on all pieces
of the exhibit. The Fair staff will not be responsible for lost,
stolen or damaged exhibits.
- Exhibits may include a poster, display or booklet. 4-Hers may
additionally share their project work through a computer based
presentation. Exhibitors will need to bring the appropriate
software and presentation data.
- Exhibits will be conference judged.
- Exhibits may include community maps, comparison of GPS
units, ways in which GIS and GPS programs are used, and
reviews of software and resources available.
Note: Geographic Information System and Global Positioning
System (GIS/GPS) programs allow 4-H members to explore
science, engineering and technology and combine to form the
content for the Geospatial project area. Appropriate work in
this area can include investigations into the history of GIS
and/or GPS, current uses, equipment and software and more.
Development of GIS maps that incorporate waypoints and
trails created through GPS are encouraged.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
P - 240 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 240 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 240 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a
cross-cultural home stay experience.
- Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc.
HEALTH
P - 250 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 250 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 250 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse,
eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease,
pregnancy, stress, depression) of your choice.
- Report on a community project that you conducted on a
health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable,
program description, materials, community support and
evaluation.
HOME ENVIRONMENT
P - 260 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 260 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 260 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to
discuss and/or have written information to show how their
exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or
displayed, and all details of how it was made or selected.
They should know about the subject matter of the specific
exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs
involved, and alternatives considered
- A photograph and report showing its place in the home
environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the
home.
- Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be
finished and ready to hang.
- Purchased kits may not be used.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture.
- Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home.
- Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside
or outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and
yearly jobs.
- An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the
past, including history of use.
- Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a
redecorating or remodeling plan showing before and after.
- Purchased kits are allowed to be used
INDOOR GARDENING
P - 270 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 270 - 2 Grade 6-8

P - 270 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
POTTED PLANTS:
- Flowering plants should be in bloom.
- Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition.
- Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least
one month prior to fair.
PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS:
- Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth
or diameter.
- Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed
4'
- Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging
container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to
plant relationship, and plants being well established.
TERRARIUMS:
- The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension.
- Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of
exhibiting.
- Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their
terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality,
container and design).
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Two or more varieties of house plants with common and
botanical name.
- Terrarium or dish garden: consider terrarium material of
general terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of
Minnesota.
- Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history,
forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc.
LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN
P - 280 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 280 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 280 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for
State fair
- Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used,
and story told.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale
with plants and major areas of yard labeled; should show
changes and future plans. Photographs showing "before
and after" views are desirable.
- Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet
form) including what you would teach, how you would teach
it, goals of your meeting, activities you would include, and
visual aids you would use.
NEEDLE ARTS
P – 290 - 1 Grade 9+
P – 290 - 2 Grade 6-8
P – 290 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if
appropriate, with the following information: pattern company
name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care
instructions.
- Participant encouraged to bring instructions/pattern
- If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall,
it should be finished and ready to hang.
Exhibit suggestions:
- Any item made by the member using the techniques of
knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross
stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, handquilting, weaving,
appliqué, latchhook, tatting, other.
- Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of
materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts
technique.
- Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a
needle arts heirloom from your family or local history
museum. Exhibit must include information about how item
should be preserved.
PERFORMING ARTS
P – 300 - 1 Grade 9+
P – 300 - 2 Grade 6-8
P – 300 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Requirements:
- Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows
a member’s involvement or interest in the performing arts.
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to
discuss the process of selecting, planning, performing and
reflection on their project work.
-If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance
cannot last longer than 10 minutes.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the
performing arts.
- A puppet and script made and created by member.
- Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc.,
and include a write-up about it.
- A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current
performing arts experiences.
- An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or
performing.
PETS
P - 310 - 1 Grade 9+
P – 310 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 310 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 310 - 4 Pet Show - Wednesday at 2pm
Requirements:
- PET MUST BE DOMESTICATED -
- A cat or dog may be shown in the pet show or the cat or dog
show, not both.
- Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not
be shown in the pet show.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional
needs, etc; exhibit must include a photograph of 4-Her with
their pet.

- Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species
display, animal care display.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film
See http://www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/photography for more
details and explanations related to photography and video
exhibits.
Elements of Photography
Photo exhibit will focus on elements of photography-what
makes a good photograph.
(Minimal editing/enhancement are optional and limited to
ONLY cropping, brightness/exposure, color/ saturation and
contrast.)
P - 320 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 320 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 3 Grade 3-5
Equipment:
Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic
image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, underwater
camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet)
Requirements:
- All photos exhibited MUST have been
taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current
4-H year.
- Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot
should be printed on the back of the exhibit.
- When editing or using enhancements an unaltered 4 X 6”
photo must be included on the back of the exhibit.
- NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety.
- Photos should be 4 X 6”, enlargements should be 5 X 7” or
8 X10” and mounted on mat board or poster board, neutral
colors are best (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use
construction paper. Use 14 X 22" board for 5 or more photos.
Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama.
Exhibit ideas:
- Photo story of 3 to 7 (4 X 6") photos in a photo matte or
displayed on poster board to show a process (before and
after).
- Photo story can also include documenting, some examples
might include:
• Town’s history, could include photos of residences:
e.g. families, elderly, government officials,
veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police,
medical), volunteers, founding families
history, etc.
• 4-H project, or another member’s 4-H project or your
club’s community service
• Environmental issue(s) or a community need
• “A Day in the Life” of… (farm or city youth, an
elementary, middle school or high school youth,
etc.)
- Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6") (i.e.
people, buildings, landscape, animals,
seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.).
- Panorama
- Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6” photos to show
photographic elements you learned about and includes
explaining how you used your camera to take these images.
Ideas include: Aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds,
leading lines, ISO, etc.)
- Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6” photos to show
photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting
technique, journalistic photography, documentary
photography, commercial photography, portrait setup,
collage, etc.
PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film
Creative/Applied Photography
Photos will focus on using photography to show creatively
edited photos and how photography is used in everyday life.
Software editing is required for this category using layering,
creative coloring, or text additions, etc.
P - 320 - 4* Grade 9+
P - 320 - 5* Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 6 Grade 3-5
Equipment :
Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic
image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, underwater
camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet)
Requirements:
- All photos exhibited MUST have been
taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current
4-H year.
- Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot
should be printed on the back of the exhibit.
-When editing or using enhancements, an unaltered 4 X 6”
photo must be included on the back of the exhibit.
- NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety.
- Enlargements should be 5 X 7” or 8 X10”; multiple photos
on project should be 4 X 6”,
- Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp,
Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, etc.
(Non-affiliated website information can be found online)
Exhibit ideas:
- Enlarged photograph (5 X 7” or 8 X 10”) digitally processed
or software enhanced on neutral matting (white, tan, grey or
black) (the unaltered 4 X 6” photo must be included on the
back of the exhibit.)
- Calendar, brochure, event poster, etc. (NO scrapbooks)
- Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer techniques,
selective coloring, HDR etc.
-Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, voice
over, background selections, to make a show, etc. For
judging can show project on 14 x 22 poster board or
computer, tablet or DVD

PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE
P - 330 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 330 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 330 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas:
plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant
characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and
food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life
cycle of that disease explaining causes and control.
POTATOES
P - 340 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 340 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 340 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Twelve potatoes (this year’s crop) similar in size with variety
identified on a 3 x 5 card.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods
of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald.
QUILTING
P - 350 - 10 Grade 9+
P - 350 -11 Grade 6-8
P - 350 -12 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- Each Item should include information listing: pattern book &
name, fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions. If
not quilted or hand tied by the 4-Her, state who tied or
hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on
skill level of 4-Her, someone else may do the final quilting).
- Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand
tied.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable.
- Repair of an old quilt.
- A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns
used in quilting, or a topic of your choice.
ROBOTICS
P -360 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 360 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 360 - 3 Grade 3-5
Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H
members to explore science, technology and engineering
through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot
can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot
can be created by an individual or a group.
Requirements:
- Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces
of exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or
damaged robots or parts.
- Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function,
purpose and construction of the robot.
- In addition to conference judging exhibitors will participate in
the Legos Robotics demonstration area.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc.
SAFETY
P - 370 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 370 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 370 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic
safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire
prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display
representative of project activity.
- Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for
the items you included.
- Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc.
SELF-DETERMINED
P - 380 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 380 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 380 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirement:
- This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn’t fit in any
other project area. This is not a “catch-all” category but
rather intentional self-directed learning.
- A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals
from the same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the
same county.
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able
to discuss the process of selection, planning and
management of a self-determined learning experience.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the
activity/project
- Display of finished work
SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT
P - 390 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 390 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 390 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high,
except that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be
included in a display and will not be considered in the
calculation of dimensions.
- MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms
must be followed.
- No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured
in such a manner so as to prevent their points or edges from
being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be
exhibited, displayed or demonstrated.
Exhibit Suggestions:

- Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range
commands and range safety, eye and ear protection,
cleaning a firearm, dressing for safety-first aid, survival
skills, etc.).
- Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and
functions of each piece of equipment, care and
maintenance, accessories, position, etc.).
- Display illustrating key field identification features of a group
of game animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of
puddle ducks, differences among five look-alike species, of
upland game birds, etc.).
- Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club.
- History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms.
- Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of
values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations.
SHOP
P - 400 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 400 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 400 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor
space.
- Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials,
unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Article made of wood or metal
- Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished.
- Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood.
SMALL ENGINES
P - 410 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 410 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 410 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired.
- A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine.
- Display on the parts of an engine, etc.
TRACTOR
P - 420 – 1 Grade 9+
P – 420 -
P - 420 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large
exhibits may be displayed outdoors
- Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display.
Exhibit suggestions:
- A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project
learning.
- Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor.
Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history,
use, purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with
your field or lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others.
VEGETABLE GARDENING
P - 430 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 430 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 430 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
- Label vegetables with proper variety names.
- When exhibiting large size vegetables include one sample
(cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, swiss
chard, etc.); medium size vegetables include 3 samples
(tomatoes, onions, peppers, turnips, beets, cucumbers,
kohlrabi, carrots, etc.); small size vegetables include 12
samples (snap beans, lima beans, green beans, green
peas, etc.).
- Do not use potatoes or cherry tomatoes in the exhibit.
- To be considered for State Fair, vegetable exhibits must
include six varieties.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Collection of three or more different vegetables, (use the
guide above).
- Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable.
- Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable
gardening (e.g., the difference in development between
thinned vs. unthinned vegetables).
- A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter.
- If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair
must contain six different vegetables or be an educational
display.
VETERINARY SCIENCE
P - 440 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 440 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 440 - 3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
-Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or
written articles.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy
- Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm,
heartworm, displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc.
VIDEO
See http://www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/photography for more
details and explanations related to photography and video
exhibits.
P – 450-1 Grade 9+
P – 450-2 Grade 6-8
P – 450-3 Grade 3-5
Equipment: camcorder, flip camera, digital camera, time lapse
camera or trail camera, cell phone, tablet
Requirements:
- All videos exhibited must have been recorded in the current
4-H year.
- All videos exhibited must be made by the exhibitor OR if the
video is made by a video production team, the exhibitor must

e a member and must have created at least 50 percent of the
finished video.
- Video must be presented on DVD, USB or flash drive.
- Video must include a title and credits.
- The video must be original material, portions from other
sources must be documented and have a copyright release.
- The exhibitor’s name, grade, club, and exhibit class must be
clearly printed on all exhibit pieces.
- A computer with DVD player or USB port will be provided for
viewing the video during the conference judging. If other
equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements
need to be made in advance.
- Video must be playable on Windows, use file format including
.WMV, .FLV and .MPEG, as well as a playable DVD. This is
not a slideshow (see Creative/Applied Photography)
Exhibit Ideas:
- A poster that illustrates how a video camera works, or how to
care for video equipment, illustration of computer video
creation, etc.
- Video short-limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full viewing
by judge during judging process)
• Showcase various video techniques.
• A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or
outline.
- Video made by blending computer technology and traditional
camera created video.
- Video using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop
action video)
-Video using Claymation
WATER / WETLANDS
P -460 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 460 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 460 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing the five unique physical properties of water;
the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made
of water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and
plants;
- Display on water quality or management--pollution,
conservation, water quality standards, etc.
WILDLIFE BIOLOGY
P - 470 - 1 Grade 9+
P – 470 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 470 - 3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal.
- Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds.
- An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe
habitat, food, and shelter needs.
- A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land
use and forest management for wildlife.
- Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl
wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game
animal habitat requirements, history of game management,
etc).
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
P - 480 - 1 Grade 9+
P - 480 - 2 Grade 6-8
P - 480 - 3 Grade 3-5
Purpose:
Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the
member to discover their skills and then develop those
skills and share them with others. This might happen
individually or with a group.
Guidelines:
Taking charge, leading a service project, and sharing the
steps from beginning to end would be one example of a
youth leadership project. Some ways to present your
work would be (but are not limited to): three sided display
boards, scrapbooks, and posters.
CLUB ACTIVITIES/DEMONSTRATIONS/FUN
ACTIVITES
CLUB BANNER
T - 1 - 1 Club Banner
Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit.
Requirement:
1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically.
2. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum
size 3’ 8”) and ready to hang.
3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or twosided.
4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly
technique can be used.)
COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club
T - 1 - 2 Community Pride
One exhibit will be selected for State Fair.
Requirements:
1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or
other visual method which visually highlights the entire project
or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive
effects the project had on the community.
2. Two club youth who participated in the project may
represent the club in conference judging.
CLUB SCRAPBOOK
T - 1 - 4 Club Scrapbook
Requirement:

- Show and explain your club activities and participation in
community and county events.
DEMONSTRATIONS
K - 1 - 1 Grades 9+ - Individual
K - 1 - 2 Grades 9+ - Team
K - 1 - 3 Grades 6-8 - Individual
K - 1 - 4 Grades 6-8 - Team
K - 1 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual
K - 1 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Team
LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS
K - 2 - 1 Grades 9+ - Individual
K - 2 - 2 Grades 9+ - Team
K - 2 - 3 Grades 6-8 - Individual
K - 2 - 4 Grades 6-8 - Team
K - 2 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual
K - 2 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Team
ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS
K - 3 - 1 Grades 9+ - Individual
K - 3 - 2 Grades 9+ - Team
K - 3 - 3 Grades 6-8 - Individual
K - 3 - 4 Grades 6-8 - Team
K - 3 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual
K - 3 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Team
YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS
K - 4 - 1* Grades 9+ - Individual
K - 4 - 2* Grades 9+ - Team
K - 4 - 3* Grades 6-8 - Individual
K - 4 - 4* Grades 6-8 - Team
K - 4 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual
K - 4 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Team
Requirements:
- Demonstration / Illustrated Presentations may be related
to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of
interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Presentations may be
an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations
shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations
should not exceed 25 minutes in length.
- Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes
actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to
accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use
of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example,
a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting
soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot.
At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of
a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use
of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead
transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology
based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint).
However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the
"doing", not the supporting visuals.
- Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that
presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an
educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated
Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned
through a trip to Washington DC or an educational
presentation that explores sustainable energy options.
Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with
supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead
transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology
based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint).
Supporting visuals may include tangible items, but generally
little or no activity takes place with the item.
- Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous
presentations that are approximately 45 - 50 minutes in length.
Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be
related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any
other area of interest or expertise the member has. Involving
the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in
Action and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results.
- Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for
both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation
Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software
should supplement the Demonstration (hands on
demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If used for
an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis
for the entire talk; however the member must interact with the
presentation and information - not just step to the side and let
the presentation play. (Self-presenting entries created with
presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and
entered in the “Video” class.)
If presentation software is utilized, judging will include the
effective use of the software. For information on effectively
using visuals in presentations and/or presentation software
please see
http://www.mn4h.org/programs/software_presentation
Special NOTE: if presentation software is utilized in either a
Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-Her is responsible
for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension
staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the
responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL
BEFORE the scheduled judging. The ideal situation is to
deliver the presentation with a computer and LCD projector,
but the use of transparencies and an overhead projector is also
possible.
FUN 4-H GARDEN EXHIBITS
Ribbon Only! Special Class for all 4-H youth – don’t have to be
enrolled in any horticulture projects. Here are some fun new
exhibits to try! These are ribbon only – no premiums, no trips.
Try these just for fun. Use your imagination and be creative!
Criteria: exhibits will be judged on originality, best use of
recycled materials, best use of color, audience appeal.
R - 10 - 1 Story about ‘My favorite flower, vegetable, or
houseplant’

R - 10 - 2 ‘Most unusual outdoor planter’ any unusual
planter: plants planted and cared for by
exhibitor.
R - 10 - 3 ’Wild Thing’ A creation made of plant
materials only (toothpicks count if needed)
R - 10 - 4 ’Herbie’ your favorite herb, displayed any way
you wish’
R - 10 - 5 ‘’Arrangement’ be creative with flowers, furits,
vegetables, or a combination.
R - 10 - 6 ’Garden Art’ Artwork using garden materials
(plant material, pictures from seed catalogs,
tools, seed packets, etc)
R - 10 - 7 ’Seed Picture’ Art using seeds