Utah 4-H State Fair Book
KEVINKESLER,Directorof4-HYouthDevelopmentandAssistantDirectorforExtension JESSIE HADFIELD,Livestock,Agriculture,andVolunteerManagement
MEGAN HENDRICKSON, Coordinator STACEY MACARTHUR, Volunteers CRAIG DART,Ambassadors
DAVEFRANCIS,ScienceandTechnology
4-HDEPARTMENT DEPARTMENTU
GENERALRULES
1.BETWEEN 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM ON THURSDAY, August 30, 2018counties are to send or bring all 4-H exhibitsexceptcropsandgardenstothe4-HBuildingneartheSouthGateattheUtahStateFair.Cropsand gardens exhibits are to be brought to the 4-H Building BETWEEN 12:00 PM AND 2:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,2018.
2.Counties are to enter all exhibits through the Online County Fair Program. Please print two "State Fair Entry" lists. Submit the completed lists with entries submitted at the State 4-H Building on THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018. Information requested is as follows: name of county, class number, first and last name of the exhibitor, and a complete description (include color) of the exhibit as insurance against loss. The first list is to be in the order of class number, last name, first name and the second list in the order of last name, first name, class number. Complete descriptions arerequired!
3.The following are requirements for 4-H memberparticipation:
•4-Hmembersmusthavebeeninthe3rdgradethroughthe12thgradeandatleast8yearsoldon October 1,2017.
•4-Hmembersmustbeenrolledintheprojectinwhichtheexhibitisentered.
•4-Hmemberswillbeallowedtoentermorethanoneexhibitperclass,butnomorethanoneexhibit per lot within the class. Exceptions to this rule are Food Preservation (3 bottles of different fruit and three bottles of different vegetables are allowed) and Gardening (may enter two exhibits in each lot but must be differentvarieties).
•4-Hmemberswillbeallowedanunlimitednumberoftotalentries.
4.Asaresultofthevariousgrowingseasons,fruits,vegetables,andvegetablecreaturesdonothaveto compete first at the County Level. However, they must be State Level quality. Please check with your county for requirements. Entries must be of state level quality to receive ribbon, premium, and pass to the fair.
5.Thefollowingarerequirementsandinformationforexhibits:
•Posters must be 22" X 33" orsmaller.
•Notebook binders must be 2 inches orsmaller.
•Displaysmustbe4'X4'orsmallerandbefree-standing.
•Collection boxes must be 325 square inches for bottom measurement or smaller and glass covers mustopenatthetoporsideofthebox;theglassmustbesecuredsothatglasswillnotmovewhen theboxisproperlydisplayedatthefair.
•Exhibitsmusthaveacompletedexhibitcardattachedsecurelytoit.Exhibitswithmorethanonepart musthaveanexhibitcardattachedtoeachpartnumbered1of3,2of3,3of3,etc.
•Food items need to be of a quality to keep more than a week without refrigeration. Frozen food products are not acceptable. Do not send food items which will spoil quickly. Bread exhibits may be made bythe traditional method or with a bread machine. Food will be sprayed after judging.
•Exhibits which are normally hung on the wall must provide some means for attachment to the wall (paintings,frameditems,woodworking,wall-hangings,andarticlesusingartificialordriedflowers).
•Exhibitsmustbewellmadesotheyarestableenoughtobemoved.
•Wheredisplayspaceislimitedonlyselectedarticlesmaybeshown.
•Bakedproductsandgardeningexhibitswillnotbereturnedwithoutpriorspecialarrangement.
•Itemstobereturned(hangers,piepans,cakestands,etc.)mustbemarkedwithnameofexhibitor andcounty.
•Please indicate if the item was made from akit.
•Exhibits should not be school homework. If part of it was done in school, please include a note explainingwhatadditionalthingsthe4-Hmemberdidtomakeitalsointoa4-Hproject.
6.County Extension Agents are responsible to make arrangements for collecting the exhibits AFTER1:00PMANDBEFORE3:00PMONMONDAY,SEPTEMBER17,2018;allexhibitsmustbepickedupat the4-HBuildingneartheSouthGateattheUtahStateFair.Exhibitsnotpickedupatthattimewillbe takentoUSUfordistributionatalaterdate.
7.Thefollowingjudgingandawardguidelineswillbeused:
•All entries will bejudged.
•EntriesdeemedtobeofsuperiorqualitywillberecognizedassuchandreceiveaStateFairHonor Awardrosette.
•MorethanoneentryperclassmayreceivetheStateFairHonorAward,butnotmorethan10%ofthe total entries in thedepartment.
•Each4-HmemberwithentriesintheFairwillreceiveone(1)gateadmissionpass.
•Entries willreceive the following premiums:
- Rosette -$2.00
- Blue -$1.50
o Red -$1.25
- White -$1.00
DIVISIONA-CITIZENSHIP/CIVICEDUCATION
ClassA–Citizenship/CivicEducation
Pleaseprovideanotebook,posteroranyotheritemordisplaythatdepictsyour4-HprojectinCitizenship and Civic Education. Please provide a brief description of theexhibit.
Lot1:Citizenship
Lot2:CulturalEducationLot3:GlobalEducation
Lot4:IntergenerationalProgramming
Lot5:Understanding Physical &MentalLimitationsLot6:Volunteerism
Lot7:Service Learning/CommunityService
DIVISIONB-COMMUNICATIONSANDEXPRESSIVEARTS
CLASS BA - COMMUNICATIONARTS
Lot1:Speech written, performed, providedonDVD.Lot2:Demonstration given, provided onDVD.
Lot3:OriginalpoemsLot4:Originalstories
Lot5:OtheritemrelatedtoCommunicationArtsnotlistedabove.
CLASS BB - PERFORMINGARTS
Pleaseprovideanotebook,poster,recordedperformanceoranyotheritemordisplaythatdepictsyour4- H project in Performing Arts. Please provide a brief description of theexhibit.
Lot1:MAGIC / CLOWNING/MIMELot2:DANCE
Lot 3: THEATRICAL WRITINGS Lot 4: MUSIC / VOCAL / SOUND Lot 5: ACTING /DIRECTING
Lot6:STAGECRAFTLot7:PUPPETRY
CLASS BCA - ARTSAND CRAFTS
(Smallercraftsshouldbeattachedtoa3x5card)
Lot1:BOONDOGGLE–itemmadeprimarilyofboondoggle–i.e.keychain,figure,etc.Lot2:METAL-decoration,wallhanging,orotheritemcutoutofmetal.
Lot3:TILEPICTURES(PaintedwoodsignsshouldbeenteredinLot4(judgedonpainting)or5(judgedonlettering))
Lot4:PAINTEDWOODCRAFTS–wallhanging,basket,frame,tolepaintedpinewoodcarsorotheritems.
Lot5:VINYLLETTERING–wallhangings,pictures,orotheritem
Lot6:DUCTTAPE–item ismademainlyofducttape–sword,wallet,etc.
Lot7:PERSONALCAREITEMS–soap,lipbalm,lotion,fizzballs,orotheritem.Lot8:LEGOS, MODEL CARS – lego’s, k’nex,etc.
Lot9:GLASSETCHING–vase,glass,mug,dish,orotheritem
Lot 10: OTHER– any item that does not fit into the above categories or any of the categories BCAB through BCAWbelow.
CLASS BCAB -BEADING
Smallercraftsshouldbeattachedtoa3x5card–JewelryshouldbeenteredinClassBCAJ
Lot1:PONYBEADS–(craftbeads)–animals(geckos),keychains,orotheritemLot2:MELTEDBEADS–(meltedinovenorwithiron)suncatchers,otheritemsLot3: OTHER BEADEDPROJECT
CLASSBCAC–CERAMICS(SculptureunderBCBC)
Lot1:PAINTEDCERAMICS
Lot2:STAINED OR GLAZEDCERAMICS
CLASSBCAF–FLOWERARRANGING
Lot1:DRIEDFLOWERS–picture,basket,wreathorotheritemdecoratedwithdriedflowers
Lot2:ARTIFICIALFLOWERS–flowerarrangement,pictureorotheritemdecoratedwithartificialflowers
CLASSBCAJ–JEWELRY-necklace,bracelet,ring,earrings,orothertypeofjewelry Lot1:SEED BEAD JEWELRY (tinybeads)
Lot 2: GLASS BEAD JEWELRY Lot 3: WOOD BEAD JEWELRY Lot 4: METAL BEADJEWELRY
Lot5:PORCELAINBEADJEWELRYLot6:PLASTICBEADJEWELRYLot7:OTHER BEADJEWELRY
Lot8:WIREJEWELRY
Lot9:STRINGJEWELRY–jewelrymadeusingonlystring(i.e.knotted,paracord,etc.)Lot 10: OTHER NON-BEADJEWELRY
CLASSBCAL–LEATHERCRAFT
Lot1:STAMPING–beginningprojectwhichprimarilyusessimplestampingtechniquessuchasakeychain, bookmark, coin purseetc.
Lot2:STAMPING–advancedprojectwhichprimarilyusesstampingwhichincorporatesseveralstampdesignsandtechniquessuchasabelt,wallet,etc.
Lot3:CARVING/TOOLING–beginningprojectwhichprimarilyusessimpleswivelknifetoolingtechniques
Lot4:CARVING/TOOLING–advancedprojectwhichprimarilyusesseveralswivelknifetoolingdesignsorpatterns
Lot5:LACING–stampingorcarvingprojectsthathaveincorporatedlacingtechniquessuchaswallets,purses,etc.
Lot6:STITCHING–leatherprojectsand/orapparelwhichincorporateshand-sewingtechniques.
CLASS BCAP – PAPERCRAFT
Lot1:STATIONARY–cards,stationarypaper,envelopes
Lot2:ORIGAMI, PAPERDOLLS
Lot3:SCRAPBOOKING – Scrapbook or scrapbookpages
Lot4:OTHERPAPERCRAFT–Allotheritem madeprimarilyofpaperthatdoesnotfitinlots1-3
CLASSBCAR–FABRICCRAFT
Lot1:FABRICCRAFT-doll,wreath,basket,wallhanging,orothernon-clothingand/ornon-sewnitemmostly made from fabric. (All sewn items and/or clothing items, including flip-flops, should go under CB (non-sewn) or CBA(sewn))
CLASS BCAS -STENCILING
Lot1:Projectusingstencilingtechniques.(i.e.sign,wallhanging,dishtowel,articleofclothing,etc.)
CLASS BCAV – PLASTICCANVAS
Lot1:Decoration,pictureframe,basketorotheritemcreatedwithplasticcanvas
CLASSBCAW–WOODCARVING/ENGRAVING/BURNING(Otherwoodprojectsshouldbe entered inHCH)
Lot1:Item made from carved wood (car, boat, walking stick,frame,etc.)Lot2:Woodenitemthathasbeenengraved(jewelrybox,sign,etc.)
Lot3:Woodenitemthathasbeenburned(jewelrybox,wallhanging,etc.)
CLASS BCBA –DRAWING
Workofartutilizingoneofthefollowingmediums.Ifusingmorethanonemedium,pleaseindicateunder which lot it is to bejudged.
Lot1:LEAD PENCILDRAWING/SKETCHING
Lot2:COLOREDPENCILDRAWING/SKETCHINGLot3:CHARCOALDRAWING/SKETCHING
Lot4:PASTELDRAWING/SKETCHINGLot5:CRAYONDRAWING/SKETCHINGLot6:CHALKDRAWING/SKETCHING
Lot7:PEN ORINKDRAWING/SKETCHINGLot8:MIXEDMEDIADRAWING/SKETCHINGLot9:CALLIGRAPHY
Lot 10: ART PORTFOLIO – book demonstrating techniques learned Lot 11: OTHER - medium not listedabove
CLASS BCBB -PAINTING
Lot1:OILPAINTING
Lot2:WATERCOLORPAINTINGLot3:ACRYLICPAINTING
CLASS BCBC –POTTERY/SCULPTURE
Work of art created entirely byindividual.
Lot1:POTTERY
Lot2:MODELINGCLAYSCULPTURELot3:PLAY DOHSCULPTURE
Lot4:PORCELAIN
CLASSBCC-GRAPHICARTS,DISPLAYS,EXHIBITS
Workofartcreatedutilizingcomputertechnology.Canbeagreetingcard,businesscard,menu,cdcover, book layout, newsletter, or otherpiece.
Lot1:Fullcolor
Lot2:Black andwhite
CLASS BCD–PHOTOGRAPHY
All photography should be mounted orframed.
Lot1:Onephotoalbumpageattractivelydisplayingphotostakenbyyouinyourproject.(Judgingwillbe on the pictures, not on thescrapbooking.)
Lot2:Aphotostory.About5to10blackandwhiteorcolorpictureswhichdepictasimplestory.
Anenlarged4x6,5x7or8x10mountedandtitledcolororblackandwhitephotograph Lot3:Landscape –Color
Lot4:Landscape – BlackWhiteLot5:PersonPortrait
Lot6:Animal– WildlifeLot7:Animal-PetsLot8:Sports/Action Lot9:HumanInterest
Lot 10: Macro / Close-Up Lot 11: SingleFlower
Lot 12:Flowers
Lot 13:Architecture
Lot 14:Abstract
Lot 15: 4-H Promotional Photo – (i.e. projects, community service,activities/events)
Lot 16: Conventional photo using adjustable focus and or adjustable exposure. Negative must be included.
Lot 17: Digitally Altered or Enhanced Photo – should include original photo for comparison Lot 18: Group of related photos (3 to 5photos)
Lot 19: Group of unrelated photos (3 to 5photos)
Lot 20: Other- a photography item that is NOT mentioned in the Photography classes above. Items might includevideo,moviemaking,animation,colorenhancement,etc.
DIVISIONC-CONSUMERANDFAMILYSCIENCES
CLASSCA-CHILDDEVELOPMENT,CHILDCARE,BABYSITTING
Lot1:CHILDDEVELOPMENT
Pleaseprovideanotebook,posteroranyotheritemordisplaythatdepictsyour4-HprojectinChild Development. Please provide a brief description of theexhibit.
CHILD CARE/BABYSITTING exhibits include: Lot2:A toy handmade by the4-Hmember.Lot3:A puppet handmade by the 4-Hmember
Lot4:Anoriginalstorywithaccompanyingflannelboardcharactershandmadebythe4-Hmember(submitthestoryandcharactersinasealedplasticbag;donotincludeflannelboardinexhibit).
Lot5:Ababysitter'skit(containedinasuitcase,sturdyboxordrawstringbag)containingatleasteightinvolvement items for young children, four of which must be handmade by the 4-H member, the remaining may be commercialproducts.
Lot 6: A quiet book handmade by the 4-H member with a minimum of 7 different activities for young childrentodoinaquietsituation,atleasttwopagesmustbecreatedbythe4-Hmember,not copied from a commercialpattern.
Lot7:Otheritem createdtobeusedinthecareofachild.
CLASS CB –CLOTHING/TEXTILES/WARDROBE/MODELING
Lot1:DECORATEYOURDUDS–EMBELLISHEDGARMENT-jeans,jackets,t-shirts,vests,shorts,or any clothing article decorated creatively with appliqué, lace, buttons, bows or other items, accessoriessuchashats,shoesandjewelrymaybeincluded.
Lot2:DECORATEYOURDUDS–FABRICALTEREDGARMENT–fabricistie-dyed,sun-dyed,painted,pieced,orotherwisealteredwhilecreatinggarment.
Lot3:Othernon-sewnCreativeTextileitemsnotlistedabove-includesnon-sewnfleeceprojects.Lot4: Pleaseprovideanotebook,posteroranyotheritem ordisplaythatdepictsyour4-HprojectinClothingandTextilesthatisnotSewingConstruction.Pleaseprovideabriefdescriptionoftheexhibit.
CLASS CBA - SEWINGCONSTRUCTION
Lot1:PILLOWCASE
Lot2:PILLOW
Lot3:DRAWSTRING BAG/CAMPBAG
Lot4:BACKPACK, DUFFEL BAG, FANNYPACK,HANDBAGLot5:APRON
Lot6:CLOTHINGREMADE–garmentmustbecutintoortakenapartinsomewayinthe“redesign”process – ie: skirt made of Levi pants, etc. May include before and afterpicture.
Lot7:SHORTS,CAPRIS,PANTS–withcasing–elasticordrawstringwaistbandLot8:SHORTS,CAPRIS,PANTS–withwaistbandorfacing
Lot9:SKIRT–withcasing–elasticordrawstringwaistbandLot 10: SKIRT – with waistband orfacing
Lot 11:VEST
Lot 12: PAJAMA SET, NIGHTGOWN, ROBE OR LOUNGEWEAR (Single pajama pants should be entered in lot7)
Lot 13:JUMPER
Lot 14: SHIRT / BLOUSE Lot 15: CASUALDRESS
Lot 16: COAT, JACKET, OROUTERWEAR
Lot 17: MULTI-PIECE OUTFIT (2 or 3 piece, not tailored) – t-shirt and pants, Lot 18: SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS / FORMAL OR EVENINGWEAR
Lot 19: TAILORING (2 or 3 pieceoutfit)
Lot 20: ACTION WEAR (using stretchable fabrics) – swimsuits, leotards, lingerie, biking shorts andshirts.
Lot 21: CREATE YOUR OWN FABRIC–clothing, home decorations, gifts, wall hangings, accessories, or whateveryouchoosetomakewiththefabricyouhavecreated.
Lot 22: SEWING FOR ANIMALS–aprons, saddlebags, tool carriers, cloth carriers, garment bags, hat tote, rope and boot bags, hay and feed bags, pads or beds, animal coats, bird cage covers, leg wraps, tail wraps, saddle blankets, chaps, dusters,etc.
Lot 23: SOFT SCULPTURE–stuffed doll, animal, or other figure utilizing soft sculpturetechniques
Lot 24: SEWN FLEECE PROJECTS – Any item constructed from fleece. Exhibits may include: mittens, hats,outerwear,blankets,pillows,boas,etc.
Lot 25: SEWING FOR DOLLS – any article of sewn clothing made for a doll Lot 26: OTHER CREATIVE SEWN TEXTILEITEM
CLASS CBD –QUILTING
50% of quilt should be made by the exhibitor. Please include card explaining your quilting (ie. Did you piece it, quilt it, someone else quilt it, etc.). It is customary to piece the quilt and have assistance with quilting.Regardlessofsizeofquilt,itwillbejudgedonskillsutilized.**Pillowcasesshouldbeenteredin CBA1.
Lot1:Tiedquilts/pieced.Lot2:Tiedquilt/wholeLot3:Ragquilts.
Lot4:Piecedquilttop(bindingand/orquiltingdoneprofessionally–pleaseindicate.Lot5:Pieced quilts 4-H member machinequilted.
Lot6:Pieced quilts, 4-H member handquilted
Lot7:Appliquedquilttop(bindingand/orquiltingdoneprofessionally–pleaseindicate.Lot8:Appliquéd quilts, 4-H member machinequilted
Lot9:Appliquéd quilts, 4-H memberhandquiltedLot 10: Wallhangings
Lot 11: Other item related to Quilting not listed above – quillow,etc.
CLASS CBE -KNITTING
Lot1:KitchenItems–potholders,dishcloths,etc Lot 2: Small articles – hairbands, scrunchies,etc Lot 3: LoomKnitting
Lot 4: Scarf, hat,slippers Lot 5: Mittens,socks
Lot 6: Baby Items – dress,booties
Lot 7: Advanced stitches; cables, Fair Isle,etc. Lot 8: Felteditems
Lot 9:Sweaters
Lot 10:Afghan
Lot11:OtheritemrelatedtoKnittingnotlistedabove
CLASS CBF -CROCHET
Lot1:KitchenItems–potholders,dishcloths,toweltops,scrubbies,etcLot2:Baby Items – dress,booties
Lot3:Dolls, doll clothes,toys
Lot4:Small articles – hairbands, scrunchies,etc
Lot5:Edgingonarticles–blankets,burpcloths,bibs,etcLot6:Scarf, hat, mittens, socks,slippers
Lot7:Doily
Lot8:Pillow,pursesLot9:Sweaters
Lot 10:Afghan
Lot 11: Other item related to Crochet not listedabove
CLASS CBG - NEEDLECRAFT/KNOTTYING
Anitemmadeutilizingoneofthefollowing:
Lot1:MACRAME-Allarticlesmadeexceptjewelrysuchasnecklace,braceletsetc.
Lot2:EMBROIDERYANDAPPLIQUE–Anitemmadewith:BlackWork,Japanese,Bunka,Machine,Huck, Candlewicking, Open work/Cut work, Appliqué, Smocking, Chicken Scratch, Crewel, Hardanger, orother
Lot 3: COUNTED CROSS STITCH Lot 4: CROSSSTITCH
Lot5:LACEWORK-Itemsutilizingoneormoreofthefollowing:Needlelace,LaceWeaves,Tatting,HairpinLace,FiletNetting,BobbinLace,other
Lot6:NEEDLEPOINT-Itemsutilizingoneormoreofthefollowing:PetitPoint,Bargello,GeneralNeedlepoint,Other
Lot7:LATCHHOOK
Lot8:ORIGINALNEEDLECRAFT–Itemmadefromowndesign,notakitorpattern
CLASS CBK – SPINNING ANDWEAVING
Lot1:SPUNYARN–skeinsshouldweighatleast2ouncesandbeproperlytiedin4placeswithselfyarn. Should include a 3x5 card which describes fiber preparation, fiber content, techniques, and appropriateuse.
Lot2:Article made byweaving
Lot3:Otheritemrelatedtospinningand/orweaving.
CLASSCC-CONSUMEREDUCATION/PERSONALFINANCE
Lot1:Pleaseprovideanotebook,posteroranyotheritemordisplaythatdepictsyour4-Hprojectinconsumer education/ personal finance. Please provide a brief description of theexhibit.
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CLASS CD – HOME ENVIRONMENT / INTERIORDESIGN
Lot1:Organizationalconceptsofabulletinordisplayboard,hangingpocket,anorganizedkit–i.e.,carcleaning, house cleaning,sewing.
Lot2:Roomdécor–wallhangings,deskorganizerswithatleastfourmatchingcontainersoritems
whichcanincludeboxes,canisters,inkblotter,bookends,wastebasket,etc.,lampforstudying, bulletinboard,wallorganizer,quiltedbookcover,pillows,etc.
Lot3:Furniture–finishedorrefinished,upholsteredorreupholstered.
Lot4:PosterornotebookofconceptslearnedordisplayofroomfloorplanandcolorsselectedLot5:OtheritemrelatedtoInteriorDesignnotlistedabove.
DIVISIOND-ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATIONANDEARTHSCIENCES
CLASSDPleaseprovideanotebook,posteroranyotheritemordisplaythatdepictsyour4-Hprojectin Environmental Education & Earth Science. Please provide a brief description of theexhibit.
Lot1:EnvironmentalStewardshipLot2:Earth, Water &Air
Lot3:Energy
Lot4:RangeManagementLot5:Wildlife &Fisheries
Lot6:Outdoor Education–AdventureLot7:ShootingSports
Lot8:Waste Management such as composting andrecycling
CLASS DA -FORESTRY
Lot1:Leaves from 15 important trees (shade or wood products) in your vicinity. Mount,identifyanddisplay each speciesproperly.
Lot2:Wood samples from 10 trees that commonly are used for wood products. Mount,identifyanddisplay each sampleproperly
DIVISIONE-HEALTHYLIFESTYLEEDUCATION
CLASS E – HEALTHY LIFESTYTLES EDUCATION - Please provide a notebook, poster or any other item or display that depicts your 4-H project in Healthy Lifestyles Education project. Please provide a brief description of theexhibit.
Lot1:HealthyRelationships
Lot2:Mental &EmotionalHealthLot3:PhysicalHealth
Lot4:FoodSafety
Lot5:NutritionEducationLot6:Safety
CLASS ECC - FOODPRESERVATION
StateRecommendationsforCountyFairCanningGuidelines
Many of the following requirements are based on SAFETY guidelines. ONLY those regarding presentationofexhibitorspecificfairpreferencesareadaptable.
SPECIAL RULES FOR HOMECANNING
Canningrulesarebasedonsafefoodpreservationguidelinesfromapprovedsources(NationalCenterfor Home Food Preservation (NCHFP), USU Extension and Pacific Northwest Extension, USDA, and Ball Canning). See , canning.usu.edu , or
1.Onlyproductsofhomekitchensareeligible.
2.Productsenteredmusthavebeenprepared(bythepersonenteringthem)sincethelast state/county fair. Older products will not beaccepted.
3.Allentriesmustbeinclean,standardcanningjars(e.g.nomayojars)withnew, single-use two-piece lids andrings.
4.Aone-quartorpintjarconstitutesanexhibitforfruit,vegetablesormeat.
5.Onestandard-sizecanningjarconstitutesanexhibitforpreserves,conserves,pickles,and relishesbasedonrecommendationsfromanapprovedrecipe.
6.Onepintor1/2pintjarwithlidconstitutesanexhibitforjelliesandjams.
7.Exhibitsshouldbecannedusingresearch-testedrecipes,i.e.,USDA,Ball,pectinbrandnameor NCHFP guidelines issued 2009 or later. Processing adjustments for altitude, time or pressure must be made and explained on entry label. Find your appropriate altitude adjustments by city: or by county: by following these providedlinks.
8.Allfreshfruits,jams,jellies,picklesandrelishesmustbeprocessedinaboilingwaterbathand properly sealed. Entries processed in a steam canner will not beaccepted.
9.No frozen jams or wax seals will be accepted. The presence of mold disqualifies aproduct.
10.Allmeatsandvegetablesmustbeprocessedinapressurecanner.
11.Theexhibitorisrequestedtoloosentheringonthejar(sojudgescanremoveringandexamine the headspace).
12.REQUIRED:Alljarsmustbelabeledwithnameofproduct,method(water
bathorpressure),pack(hotorraw),lengthofprocessingtime,poundsofpressure(ifapplicable), altitude, date, city, recipe source (see above) and when the dial gauge was last tested (Year) attached to the bottom of jar. If sweeteners other than sugar are used, include on label. Labels are available in advance from USU Extension Office or on their website ( H/Fair/Recommended_Fair_Canning_Suggested_Canning_Label_merged.pdf)
Enterone(1)appropriatesizejarwithcompletedlabelonbottomofjartoincludetheinformationlistedin the General Foods Preservation Rulesabove.
Lot1:Canned Fruits – limit of 3 bottles of differentfruits
Lot2:Cannedjam/jellyorareducedsugarfruitspread(nofreezerjamsaccepted)Lot3:Cannedvegetables–limitof3bottlesofdifferentvegetables
Lot4:CannedtomatoproductLot5:Salsa
Lot6:Canned pickles orpickledproductLot7:Cannedmeats
Lot8:CannedcombinationproductLot9:Dehydratedfoods
CLASS ECD - FOODPREPARATION
Fooditemsmustnotrequirerefrigeration.Mustincluderecipe.
Lot1:Four bakedcookies
Lot2:Fournon-bakedcookiesLot3:Four barcookies
Lot4:FourmuffinsLot5:Fourbrownies
Lot6:Asquare,oblongorroundlayercakewithoutfrostingLot7:Inventedsnack
Lot8:Four pieces ofcandy
Lot9:A single or double crust bakedfruitpieLot 10: International/ethnic foodproduct
Lot11:Tabledisplayonacountryoutliningfoodpreferences,mealpatterns,hownutritionalneedsare met, interesting customs,traditions
Lot 12: Food for a specialoccasion-
Lot 13: Table setting and centerpiece for special occasion (For county fair useonly)
Lot 14: Beginning recipes - 30 recipes legibly written or typed in file orbook. Lot 15: Advanced recipes - 60 recipes legibly written or typed in file orbook. Lot 16: Any other food preparation item or educationaldisplay
CLASS ECDB –BREADS
Fooditemsmustnotrequirerefrigeration.Mustincluderecipe.
Lot1:Quick bread -oneloafLot2:Fourpretzels
Lot3:Four baking powderbiscuits
Lot4:Four breadsticks or yeast rolls (not asweetroll)Lot5:Whitebread
Lot6:Specialtygrain(wholewheat,rye,oat)Lot7:Sweet yeast bread or foursweetrollsLot8:International bread - oneloaf
Lot9:Creativebread/Breadsculpture-onedisplay,useofabreadmachineorpurchasedfrozendoughoptional
CLASS ECDO - OUTDOORCOOKING
Fooditemsmustnotrequirerefrigeration.Mustincluderecipe.
Lot1:Dutch Oven item (cake, cornbread,biscuits)
Lot2:Biscuits on a stick - 3 with sticks cut to fitlargeplate.Lot3:Trail mix or appropriate snackitem.
CLASS ECF - CAKEDECORATING
Exhibits of decorated cakesinclude:
Lot 1: Single-layer (8 or 9 inch round or square or a 9 X 13 inch oblong) or cut-up with design applied withcoloredsugar,coconut,candies,etc.;alldecorationsmustbeedible.Theround-plain,star andshelltipsmaybeusedbutarenotrequired.
Lot2:Character, 3D or doll with three different types of decorating tips used. Other edibleitemsareallowed. A plastic doll or doll pick is allowed for dollcakes.
Lot3:Two-layer using at least 3 different types of decorating tips. Must include the round, starandleaftips, but may choose other tips as well. Drop flowers and striping methods areacceptable.
Lot4:Two-layer8,9or10inch,maybetwotierwithoutplates,usingbothdroporflatsurfaceflowersand flowers made on a flat flowernail.
Lot5:Createyourownproject;suggestionsincludeflowersmadeonalilynail,figurepiping,stringwork,tier cakes with separators andpillars.
Lot6:Decorated cake using Styrofoam or othernon-edibleframe.Lot7:Decorated cake usingFondant.
CLASS ECG- DECORATEDCUPCAKES
Four cupcakes will comprise one exhibit. Exhibits of decorated cupcakesinclude:
Lot1:Designappliedwithcoloredsugar,coconut,candies,etc.;alldecorationsmustbeedible.
Lot2:Designusingatleast3differenttypesofdecoratingtips.Mustincludetheround,starandleaftips,but may choose other tips aswell.
DIVISIONF-PERSONALDEVELOPMENTANDLEADERSHIP
CLASSFPleaseprovideanotebook,posteroranyotheritemordisplaythatdepictsyour4-Hprojectin your Personal Development & Leadership. Please provide a brief description of theexhibit.
Lot1:Career ExplorationEmployabilityLot2:Critical thinkingskills
Lot3:Economics, BusinessMarketingLot4:LeisureEducation
Lot5:PersonalDevelopmentLot6:ReadingLiteracy
Lot7:SocialRecreationLot8:CharacterEducation
CLASS FA – 4-HPROMOTION
Lot1:Posterorotherdisplayitemthatpromotes4-Hinyourcounty,stateoringeneralLot2:Posterorotherdisplayitemthatpromotesa4-Hproject
CLASSFB-LEADERSHIPSKILLSDEVELOPMENT
Lot1:AmbassadorProjectnotebooks.Lot2:4-H Club MinuteBook
Lot3:Poster,notebookorotherdisplayitemofleadershipactivities.(iewithteencouncil,etc.)Lot4:Posterorotherdisplayitemthatcomparesleadershipstyles.
Lot5:PosterorotherdisplayitemrelatedtoYouthandFamilieswithPromise/MentoringLot6:OtheritemrelatedtoLeadershipSkillsDevelopmentnotlistedabove.
CLASS FD – CLOVERBUDS (GradesK-2)
This category is for county fair useonly.
CLASS FE -COLLECTIONS
Lot1:Coincollection.
Lot2:Sportscardcollection.Lot3:Stampcollection.
Lot4:Othercollections.
DIVISION G - PLANTS ANDANIMALS
CLASSGPlantsAnimals-Pleaseprovideanotebook,posteroranyotheritemordisplaythatdepicts your 4-H project Plants & Animals. Please provide a brief description of theexhibit.
Lot1:Ag in theClassroom
Lot2:AnimalProjects(aquaculture,beef,birds,poultry,cats,dogs,dairy,goats,horse/pony,rabbits,sheep, small animals, pets, swine,etc.)
Lot3:Crops &Weeds
CLASSGCB-FLOWERGARDENING/HOUSEPLANTS
Thenumberofflowersrequiredforeachexhibitfollowseachflowertype.
FLOWERGARDENING
Lot1:ANNUALS – 3 or more stems each from any type orvarietyannual.Lot2:PERENNIALS–3stemsofanytypeorvarietyperennial.
Lot3:GLADIOLI – single stem, namedvariety.
Lot4:BORDER AND ROCK PLANTS – 3clusters.
Lot5:DAHLIASANDZINNIAS–singlespecimen,namedvariety.
Lot6:EVERLASTINGSANDOTHERSFORDRYING–singlespecimen,namedvariety.Lot7:MARIGOLDS – 3 blossoms, namedvariety
Lot8:PANSIES – 3 blossoms,namedvarietyLot9:PETUNIAS – 3 blossoms, namedvariety
Lot 10: FLOWERING VINES – 3 specimens, namedvariety
Lot11:ROSES–Allfoliageandthornsremovedfromstemstothefirstbud,cluster,orflower,exceptfor shrub and species - 3 blossoms, namedvariety
Lot 12:LILIES – All foliage removed from stem – 1 stem, named variety Lot 13: SUNFLOWERS – single specimen, namedvariety
Lot 14: MISCELLANEOUS – 3 blossoms, namedvariety
Lot 15: GENERAL GARDEN DISPLAY – Largest number of different flower species, best collection of 6 different flower species, best bloom in yourgarden
Lot 16: FRESH ARRANGEMENTS -- Cut fresh; all dimensions of arrangement must be no greater than 5”; fresh arrangement in unusualcontainer
Lot 17: DRIED ARRANGEMENTS -- Dried flower arrangement or dried arrangement in unusual container
Lot 18: Houseplants
CLASSGCC-GARDENS-FRUIT/VEGETABLE
GARDEN FRUITS and VEGETABLES - Any garden fruit or vegetable grown by a 4-H participant. Exhibit is to meet stated requirements explained in the Utah 4-H Fair Judges Manual. All exhibits entered aretobeidentifiedbythevarietyused.Eachparticipantisallowedtoenterupto2exhibitsineachlot,but mustbedifferentvarieties.Singleexhibitsshouldcontainthefollowingnumberfordisplay:
Lot1:Apples, 3fruits
Lot2:Apricots, 3fruits
Lot3:Beans, lima (fresh),5podsLot4:Beans, snap (fresh), 5pods
Lot5:Beets (fresh, washed, tops off), 3roots
Lot6:Bramble Fruit – raspberries, blackberries, etc,10fruitsLot7:Carrots (fresh, washed, tops off), 3roots
Lot8:Cabbage (trimmed), 1head
Lot9:Cauliflower (trimmed), 1head
Lot 10: Cantaloupe [Muskmelon] (firm, ripe), 1 fruit Lot 11: Celery (trimmed, washed), 1 plant or stalk Lot 12: Corn, sweet (husked, table maturity), 3 ears Lot 13: Cucumbers (for slicing), 3fruits
Lot 14: Eggplants, 1fruit
Lot 15: Garlic, 3bulbs
Lot 16: Grapes, 1clusters
Lot 17: Herbs, 3sprigs
Lot 18: Lettuce (trimmed), 1head
Lot 19: Nuts – peanuts, walnut, hazelnut, pistachio, 10nuts
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Lot 20: Onions (washed and trimmed), 3bulbs