WASCO COUNTY 4-H FAIR BOOK

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1 WASCO COUNTY 4-H FAIR BOOK Revised 03/13/17

2 2017 Table of Contents Aerospace After school Snacks Art, Non-Original Art, Original Beef Cake Decorating Cast Ceramics and Pottery Cavies Clothing and Sewing Cloverbuds 15 Common Knots Computer Conservation.. 56 Crocheting Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks Designing Spaces Dogs Educational Displays.. 16 Electricity Entomology (Fabulous Fare) now Table Setting Contest Fashion Revue Fashion Revue-Ready to Wear Fashion Revue Challenge 54 Fiber Arts Fish Prints Fishing Poles 58 Flies Food Contests Food and Nutrition Food Preservation.. 42 Foods of the Pacific NW.. 39 Forestry Geology Goats Horse Horticulture

3 Impromptu Speaking. 19 Judging Contests, Livestock.. 78 Judging Contests, Small Animal, All species.. 99 Junior Baking Contest.. 38 Knitting Leathercraft Lego Construction.. 73 Lures. 59 Marine Science.. 64 Measuring Contest. 36 Memory Books.. 23 Mini-meal Contest My Favorite Outfit, Display 57 Outdoors Pet Photography Presentations Poultry Public Speaking Rabbits and Cavies Record Books Robotics Rules, Animal Science Rules, General 8-9 Rules, Herdsmanship 11 Rules, Showmanship and Master Showmanship Rules, Youth Livestock Auction Science 65 Sheep Skill-a-thon (replaces Foods and Clothing Judging Contest) 47 Swine Table Setting Contest (formerly Fabulous Fare) Videography 19 Wood Science. 77 2

4 4-H Wasco County Fair Book Elli Vanderzanden, 4-H Extension Coordinator; Becky Boles, FFA Advisor WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 FAIR ENTRY Deadline: 4-H Fair Entry forms must be received at the Wasco Co. Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. 4-H leader must sign Entries. FFA entries must be turned in to Dufur FFA advisor. Late entries will NOT be accepted. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR ENTRY FORM AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE. **Fairgrounds Clean-up/Set-up Days: SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 th ** (Monday, August 21 st if needed) HEARTH Pre-Fair: August th Because the new Wasco County Fair dates coincide with Oregon State Fair dates, we have decided to have a Pre- Fair at Dufur School. This will enable our members to still exhibit at the state fair. Exhibit check-in and interview judging times vary depending on the day or project. Items submitted on the wrong day can be accepted for display only as judging will have already occurred. You must submit a 4-H Fair Entry by July 19 th in order to participate in this pre-fair. If you have more exhibits in a division than are state fair allows, please rank order them on entry or on the back of the exhibit tag. Items not selected for state fair will be displayed in the Exhibit Building at the fairgrounds. ALL Horticulture and Record Books will still be submitted and judged at the county fair and should be checked in on Wednesday, August 23 rd before 3 pm (5 pm for record books). All items that will be checked in at county fair (and NOT at the HEARTH Pre-Fair) can be found after the Livestock section of the fair book. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 th 9am-12pm Check-in time for all exhibits in the following Divisions: Expressive Arts Educational Displays Natural Resources Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) *Food Contests (indicate day preference on entry form) *Presentations (indicate day preference on entry form) 9am-3pm Interview judging times for all above areas (except STEM TBD) SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 th 9am-2pm Check-in time for all exhibits in the following Divisions (Except My Favorite Outfit boards): My Favorite Outfit Boards (must be checked in promptly at 9) 3

5 All Food and Food Preservation Exhibits All Clothing, Knitting, and Crochet Exhibits *Food Contests (indicate day preference on entry form) *Table setting Contest (afternoon only) *All Fashion Revue Judging *Presentations (indicate day preference on entry form) 9am-3pm 9am-3:30pm 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-3pm Judging and ID Skill-a-thon (Replaces Food and Clothing Judging Contests) Interview Judging for All Clothing, Knitting, and Crochet exhibits Interview Judging for All Food Exhibits and Food Preservation ALL Cloverbud Exhibit Sharing SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 th 1:00 pm Models need to be at Dufur School dressed and ready to go 1:30 pm Public Style Revue begins. Come support the members! Several HEARTH awards will also be announced. *For all items marked above with an asterisk: Schedules will be mailed prior to the contest. Please indicate your preference of day on the fair entry form. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017 Horse 2:00 pm Horse Exhibits move-in 2:00-5:00 pm Horse Check-in 5:30 pm Horse Parent/Leader meeting HORSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 Horse 7:30 am Horse Show Exhibitors meeting 8:00 am Arena Open for warm up; divide arena 8:30 am Showmanship Arena Open for warm up Western Equitation followed by Eddie Sailor Lunch Arena Open for warm up; set up for trail 1:30 pm Trail and Ranch Horse Trail Roping Horse Judging 4

6 SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017 Horse 7:30 am Horse Show Exhibitors meeting 8:00 am Arena open for warm up 8:30 am Colt Training: Ground Training followed by Owner Trained English Equitation Lunch Arena Open for warm up; set up jumps 1:30 pm Hunt Seat Over Fences Classes: Qualifier, Mid-level, High Jump Arena Open for warm up; set up Dressage Dressage: English followed by Western Horse Gaming *Premium payouts will be held in the grandstand at the conclusion of Gaming LIVESTOCK, SMALL ANIMALS, HORTICULTURE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017 Livestock and Small Animals 8:00 am Livestock begins arriving 10 am-2 pm Small Animal check in/weigh in 2:00 pm All livestock, small animal exhibits must be in place 2:30 pm Steer Weigh-in followed by Swine Weigh-in followed by Sheep and Goat Weigh-in (Animal Health/COOL Form on file required for ALL prior to weigh-in) 6:30 pm Meeting of all 4-H Livestock/Small Animals exhibitors, parents, and leaders for final barn duty instructions. Swine arena. Horticulture 8:30-3:00 pm Horticulture exhibits must be checked in at the 4-H Exhibit Building by 3:00 pm. Record Books THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 Record book exhibits must be checked in at the 4-H Exhibit Building by 5:00 pm. Livestock 7:30 am Swine Exhibitor Meeting, Swine arena 7:45 am Market Swine Judging, followed by Breeding Swine classes 9:00 am Beef Exhibitor Meeting, Beef arena 9:15 am Breeding Beef, Market Beef, Dairy Cattle Judging followed by: Market Beef photos of animal and member, Beef arena. If you are selling a steer in the youth auction, you must have your photo taken with the animal. 7:45 am Sheep Exhibitor Meeting, Sheep arena 5

7 8:00 am Breeding Sheep Judging followed by classes Market Lamb 1:00 pm Goat Exhibitor Meeting, Beef arena 1:15 pm Goat Judging Small Animals 9:00 am Poultry Exhibitor Meeting, Small Animal barn Poultry Showmanship Poultry Judging followed by: Market poultry photos of animal and member, Small Animal barn. If you are selling a pen of fryers, turkey, or duck in the youth auction, you must have your photo taken with the animal. 5:30 pm Livestock/Small Animal Exhibitor Meeting, Swine arena Activities 11:00 am 3:00 pm 4-H Science/Makers Fair FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 Livestock 7:30 am Swine Showmanship followed by: Market Swine photos of animal and member, Swine arena. If you are selling a swine in the youth auction, you must have your photo taken with the animal. 9:00 am Beef Showmanship followed by Dairy Showmanship 7:45 am Sheep Showmanship followed by: Market Lamb photos of animal and member, Sheep arena. If you are selling a lamb in the youth auction, you must have your photo taken with the animal. 1:00 pm Goat Showmanship in the Beef arena followed by: Market Goat photos of animal and member, Sheep arena. If you are selling a goat in the youth auction, you must have your photo taken with the animal. Small Animals 9:00 am Rabbit/Cavy/Pet Exhibitor Meeting followed by: Rabbit/Cavy/Pet Showmanship followed by Rabbit/Cavy/Pet Conformation followed by Market Rabbit photos of animal and member, Small Animal Barn. If you are selling a pen of fryers in the youth auction, you must have your photo taken. 3:00 pm All-Around Small Animal (Rabbit/Poultry/Cavy) Master Showmanship 5:30 pm Livestock/Small Animal Exhibitor Meeting, Swine Arena SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 Activities 10:30 am-3:30 pm Benny Beaver Activities 11:00 am 4-H Animal and Flat Lucky Parade 6

8 Livestock 9:00 am Livestock Judging Contest, Swine Arena 5:00 pm Large Animal Master Showmanship Contest Small Animals 1:00 pm Small Animal Judging Contest, Small Animal Barn 4:45 pm Livestock/Small Animal Exhibitor Meeting, Swine Arena Cloverbuds 10:30 am Poultry/Rabbit/Cavy Cloverbud Pet Show, Small Animal Barn SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, :30 am Special Awards Committee meeting, Fair Office. 9:15 am Announcement of Special Awards: Al Brown; Livestock Master Showman; Livestock Judging; Small Animal Master Showman Small Animal Judging 9:30 am Wasco County Youth Livestock Auction 3:00 pm Animal check out, exhibits released Please plan to pick your exhibits up from the exhibit hall after 3 p.m. Any exhibits left at fair will not be available for pick up at the Extension Office until Wednesday after Fair. PREMIUM PAY-OUT Bring your premium slips to the 4-H building and exchange for cash money between 3:00 and 4:00 pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (8/24-26). Payout is scheduled for between 12:30 2:00 pm on Sunday (8/27). Premiums are null and void at the close of fair. 7

9 GENERAL RULES Please refer to project area sections for additional rules and information. Exemption from liability: Every person who is subject to these rules herewith, exempts and discharges the Fair Management, it s agents, volunteers, and employees, from liability for any loss, damage, or injury to himself or to his/her property, whether caused by said management, volunteers, its agents, or employees, or by another cause. Every exhibitor will be responsible for any injury that may be occasioned to any person or to the property of any person by any animal owned or exhibited by said exhibitor and shall indemnify the management against all claims for injury occasioned by any animal owned by or exhibited by him or arising from the acts of negligence of any employee or such exhibitor. 1. All youth must be enrolled in Wasco County 4-H by June 1 st to be eligible to show at the Wasco County Fair. Participants must have been 9 19 years of age on September 1 st of the current k-12 school year and attended during the current school year. 2. Unless stated otherwise, 4-H age classes are as follows: Cloverbuds age 5-8 on September 1 of the current k-12 school year. Eligible only for participation in noncompetitive educational classes and no large animal classes (goats, sheep, swine, beef, horses, or dogs.) Junior age 9-11 on September 1 of the current k-12 school year. Intermediate age on September 1 of the current k-12 school year. Senior age on September 1 of the current k-12 school year and in school that k-12 school year. 3. First Year Junior classes are open to any junior 4-H member who has not exhibited in that particular species at the Wasco County Fair. 4. Any 4-H or FFA member who has a problem or concern should check with their specific Superintendent as soon as they are aware of the problem. 5. Enter class numbers carefully - those classes listed as "county" or "county only" are not eligible for State Fair. 6. No Late Fair Entry forms will be accepted. Members may be granted a one-time exception provided that they submit their entry form and a letter of explanation prior to set-up day. All premium monies, special awards, and state fair privileges may be forfeited in the case of late entries. 7. Late Animal Exhibits- NO LATE LIVESTOCK OR SMALL ANIMAL EXHIBITS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All animals must be in their stall/pen by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 23, Please refer to rules in the 4-H and FFA Schedule for check in schedule and approximate weigh-in times. Late static (non-living) exhibits will be dropped one ribbon place if brought in late, but before judging. If brought in after judging, exhibit will be accepted for display only. Premium monies, special awards and state fair privileges will be forfeited in the case of late static exhibit arrival. 8. Participants will not use tobacco, alcohol, drugs (except by prescription), fireworks or firearms, nor may they remain in the immediate area where they are being used. Violators may forfeit premium money and the right to participate in any further 4-H, FFA, and Livestock Auction Fair activities H and FFA participants must have adult supervision while staying in campgrounds. 10. Any 4-H or FFA member who has a problem or concern with the above rules is welcome to put their concerns in writing and submit it to the Resolution Committee. 8

10 JUDGING 1. All placing will be determined by judges; judges decisions are final. All exhibits and contests, unless stated otherwise, will be judged using the Danish system: blue, red and white groups will be selected where designated. Champions will be selected where Champion quality is exhibited and will be awarded Champion ribbons. Only blue award winners will be eligible for Championships or for State Fair competition unless otherwise stated. 2. Wasco County Fair premium payments will be paid in cash at specific times during fair. The color of the ribbon will determine the premium amount: blue = $3.00, red =$2.00 and white =$1.00. Premium slips will accompany each qualified ribbon. These slips must be cashed in by the end of each year s fair. They cannot be held over until the next year. Each member is responsible for the safe keeping and cashing of his premium slips. 3. Entries not meeting project exhibit requirements will not be judged and will be displayed for viewing only (for example, improperly sized or mounted photography and art exhibits). ANIMAL SCIENCE RULES Ownership 1. All animal exhibits must have been carried in a 4-H project by the exhibitor since June 1 (unless otherwise stated under specific species requirements: i.e. meat birds and rabbits). 2. Registered animals must be in the name of the exhibitor. Partnership or family name is acceptable. 3. Exhibitors must own the animals they exhibit. (Exceptions: leased animals and brace dogs.) 4. Leased animals: Members may have only one leased animal in species and project area where they do not have their own animals (Exception: dog and horse). Members in the dog project may have one leased dog. Copies of lease specifying responsibilities of lessee and lessor must be on file at county extension office by June Two or more members of the same family may share an animal in the horse and dog projects only. General 1. When a 4-H member loses an animal by death or debilitating injury, owned and prepared by the member, through no fault of his/her own, the lost animal may be replaced with a similar animal in similar condition. The Extension Office must be notified of the loss immediately after the animal is deemed unusable. Replacement of the animal must be done within 10 days and the Extension Office must be notified immediately of the replacement. 2. Upon completion of the Wednesday pre-auction weigh-in, all fitting, showing and herdsmanship will be done by the 4-H or FFA member. Involvement of adults must be limited to advising. Older members may help younger members. Superintendent will issue a warning in the case of excessive adult help and may determine that all premiums and awards be withheld if violations continue. 3. All 4-H or FFA project animals brought to fair must be shown. Failure to show an animal may result in the loss of premium monies, awards, and privilege of selling in the auction or dismissal from fair. 4. Animals may be entered in only one class, except where noted. 4-H animals may not be cross-entered in open class and FFA classes. Youth may show in both FFA and 4-H with the following stipulations: a. The same animal may not be shown in both FFA and 4-H. b. If showing in both FFA and 4-H, showmanship classes in both 4-H and FFA must be entered H and FFA classes will be set up as separate classes or as combined classes dependent on the number of youth and animals involved. Decision will be made by the 4-H agent, FFA Advisor, and Barn Superintendent. 9

11 6. All animals exhibited in 4-H and FFA classes must be kept in assigned stalls or pens. All livestock must be in place by 2:00 p.m. Wednesday and remain in place until exhibits are released. 7. State Fair qualification is based on the member and their animals. Youth are encouraged to show the animal that qualified at county fair however, livestock substitutions may be made as long as the animals is part of their 4-H project and owned by the member. Youth must show in the same classes in which they qualified. Animals that have been sold prior to the State Fair are not eligible for showing at the State Fair. 8. Uncontrollable animals may be dismissed by Weigh Master, Superintendent, Judge, Extension Agent, FFA Advisor or Fair Board Member at any time. The Resolution Committee can make recommendations on uncontrollable animals. This rule applies to all fair activities. 4-H and FFA members must be in primary control of their animal during weigh-in, showing, fitting, and sale. 9. Owners of cattle need to provide transportation certificates identifying ownership to the superintendent upon arrival at the fair. 10. All sheep and goats must have official federal scrapie program identification. 11. No animal showing signs of rectal prolapse or mechanical repair can be exhibited. Only polled or dehorned animals may be exhibited except in meat goat classes. Horned meat-breed goats will be allowed only if their horns have been tipped or capped. 12. Animals will be inspected for disease and illness, and may be excused from the fairgrounds. Birds must be able to walk. All state and USDA regulations for animal health will be followed. 13. Contestants must show their own entered animals. Exception: 4-H or FFA members missing County Fair events due to State Fair, university, or military obligations may have another 4-H or FFA member care for, show, and/or sell their animals if the following stipulations are met: (a) 4-H member must present written evidence of scheduling conflict to Extension office or FFA member must present written evidence of scheduling conflict to their FFA Advisor. (b) A written agreement must be signed by the 4-H member, caretaker, and club leader and turned into the Extension office or a written agreement must be signed by the FFA member, caretaker and FFA Advisor and turned into the FFA Advisor. (c) Animal(s) must be clean, fitted, fed and watered, shown, and/or sold by caretaker according to the written agreement. The failure to do any of the above may result in loss of premium money, awards, and the privilege of selling the caretaker s own animal at the livestock auction. 14. Implied agreement is given by all 4-H members that their animal(s) may be used in the livestock judging contest and/or Master Showmanship contests, unless 4-H or FFA member specifically tells their Superintendent otherwise at time of weigh-in H and FFA members must keep their animals clean, fitted, fed and watered for the duration of fair. Continued disregard of this rule may result in forfeiture of premiums and state fair privileges, forfeiture of the right to sell at auction, or dismissal from fair. 16. Artificial coloring of any animal or any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects of conformation will be considered fraud. No use of talcum powders, oil, or artificial coating materials will be allowed when fitting or showing animals in any swine class. Animals showing such treatment may be disqualified. 17. It is 4-H policy that all animals be treated in the most humane way possible at all times, including home care, transport to fair, and treatment at fair. Violators at fair are subject to discipline up to and including dismissal from fair. 10

12 18. Sheep and lambs must be shown with their front feet on the ground. No muzzles allowed. 19. All exhibitors will abide by the National Show Ring Code of Ethics available at: Herdsmanship The 4-H Herdsmanship Contest is designed to help 4-H members learn to make a presentable and safe exhibit for the public and learn skills in courtesy, neatness and proper care of animals. 1. All animal exhibitors are automatically entered. 2. Basis for scoring is: a. 4-H member - 40 points (based on appearance, friendliness, courtesy, and work done by members) b. Animals - 30 points (securely tied or penned, clean and comfortable, well fed and cared for) c. Exhibit area - 30 points (alleys, stalls and pens attractive and safe for audience; feed and equipment safely stored; stall cards completed and displayed and completely filled out by 8:00 am on Thursday (every pen/stall/tack space needs an identifying card); fitting stands and blocking chutes clean and neat. 3. Herdsmanship will be judged 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday night, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to when animal exhibits are released on Sunday. Horse herdsmanship will be judged from 7:00 8:00 pm on Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 8:00 am to when the horses are released on Sunday. 4. Herdsmanship contests will be conducted during horse, beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry and rabbit/cavy animal shows. 5. Each club s placing and top winners will be posted and awards presented each night at the Livestock Exhibitor Meeting. Special Award: Special top herdsmanship awards will be presented to the following barns: beef, sheep, swine, poultry, small animal, goat, and horse at the fall awards program. Special recognition may be made during the pre- Auction awards on Sunday morning. Showmanship and Master Showmanship 1. Animal Science exhibitors are required to participate in showmanship contests relating to all their exhibits, including all horse and dog show exhibitors. Exhibitor must participate in a showmanship contest for every species they exhibit at fair. Any conflicts must be brought to the attention of the 4-H Superintendents of species involved. 2. Contestants must show their own animals which are entered in 4-H or FFA classes at this show. 3. Judges may ask questions about the member s animal, fitting and showing. 4. Showmanship clothing" must be worn while showing and selling animals and includes: long pants; shirt with a collar and long sleeves (appropriate for species) and closed-toed shoes. Shirts should be long enough to tuck into pants. Members should appear neat and clean. No low cut tops, shorts, dangling jewelry or open-toed shoes allowed. Whites are recommended, but not required, for dairy and dairy goats. Where skirts are required to be worn for religious reasons, a written note from a pastor or parent must be presented to the Superintendent and the skirt must be at least to the bottom of the knee in length. Additional clothing requirements may be listed with rules specific for each species. FFA members must meet the requirements of their organization. 5. Top showmanship exhibitors from each class will return to ring at Judge s discretion to compete for level championships. Only blue ribbon exhibitors will be considered for Champion and Reserve Champion positions. There will be one Champion and Reserve Champion for each level (Senior, Intermediate, Junior and First Year). 11

13 Champion and Reserve at each level will return to compete for overall Champion and overall Reserve Champion showman. 6. The Master Showmanship contest is a showmanship contest. Animals should be fitted to show, but no points will be given for fitting. Youth involved in the contest should be dressed in species appropriate showmanship attire. In the Master Showmanship contest there will be one Champion and one Reserve Champion; any ties will be resolved by the Judges. 7. The Champion Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, and Horse 4-H or FFA exhibitor shall be in the Master Showmanship contest. If an exhibitor qualifies in more than one species, he or she may choose which species to exhibit in this contest and the reserve champion in the other species will advance to Master Showmanship. The contest will have a class of four animals for goats, sheep, beef, and swine (using the Champion's animal and other animals of the Superintendent's choosing to make up a class). The contestant may use their own animal in the species in which they qualified only. Only one horse will be used; horses will be included in the Master Showmanship contest only if the champion or reserve champion horse showman is present to participate in the contest. RESOLUTION COMMITTEE 1. The purpose of the Resolution Committee will be to provide an opportunity for anyone (member, leader or parent) who feels there is conflict with an established 4-H procedure and/or decision during the course of any 4- H activity to discuss their issue. 2. The committee will consist of two senior level 4-H members who will serve a one-year term and three 4-H leaders serving three year terms. The committee will serve as an advisor to: a.) the 4-H Extension Agent, who will be the final decision-maker for issues regarding 4-H, b). the FFA Advisor for issues regarding FFA, and c.) the Wasco County Youth Livestock Auction Chairman for issues regarding the auction. 3. The Leaders Association president and a representative from the Fair board will be involved where deemed appropriate. 4. The procedure for filing will be as follows: a. Submit issue in writing to the 4-H Extension Agent, a 4-H Superintendent, or FFA Advisor. b. The Resolution Committee will meet as soon as possible to discuss the complaint. The involved party has the option of appearing in person at the meeting. c. Resolution Committee will make their recommendation to the 4-H Extension Agent or FFA Advisor who will make the final ruling. All decisions will be made within two weeks; complaints presented during county fair will be handled within 24 hours. WASCO COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION The primary purpose of the Wasco County Youth Livestock Auction is to support and operate the market auction of 4-H and FFA animals during the Wasco County Fair. 1. Market animals must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for the livestock auction: Species: Fair Weights Ownership By: Pre-Show Weight Market Steers 1000 lbs. min. March 5, 2017 Recommend: # Market Lambs lbs. May 21, 2017 Market Hogs lbs. May 21, lbs. maximum Market Goats 70 lbs. min. May 21, 2017 Market Rabbits 4 weeks before fair Market Poultry 4 weeks before fair Market Turkey lbs. 6 weeks before fair Market Goose 8 lbs. min. 6 weeks before fair Market Duck 4 lbs. min. 4 weeks before fair 12

14 2. All market animals are weighed and records checked when they arrive at the fairgrounds. Market animals lacking proper ID, ear tags, or paperwork may not be allowed to show or sell. Market animal exhibitors must have a Market Animal Health Record and COOL form turned in by the fair weigh in. 3. A maximum of three market animals per 4-H member will be weighed in as a market animal project. Two of the animals must be identified as the member s animal project at the tagging weigh-in in the spring; the third may be designated with a family name. 4. Animals tagged and recorded at weigh-in for a market project animal are market animals not breeding projects. 5. All animals shown at the fair must be tagged or tattooed for quick identification. 6. Market animals will be weighed only during scheduled weigh in time; official weights will be off-truck. Re-weighs will be determined by Weigh Master and done immediately after initial weighing. To be eligible for sale, market animals must also meet pre-show weight guidelines. Animals that are over or underweight at weigh-in may still be shown, but not sold through auction. 7. Animals which have previously sold through a finished market animal sale connected with a fair or livestock show are not eligible for market classes. 8. All beef sales are brand inspected according to Oregon law. 9. For Market Poultry of all species; be sure to review requirements for ages and weights as noted under the market class in the fair book. 10. Cryptorchid or incompletely castrated animals may not be sold through the livestock auction. 11. All 4-H market animal exhibitors will enter and compete in all appropriate livestock showmanship classes. 12. Only two entries of each species may be enrolled in market classes by an exhibitor. This includes overweight and underweight animals. Each exhibitor is limited to one sale at the livestock auction, regardless of placing (exception: dual membership in 4-H and FFA. See #23). The private sale of additional animals is the responsibility of the exhibitor. 13. Sick animals will not be sold through the auction sale. White ribbon animal may be sold at the resale price at the Auction Committee s discretion or they may be sold privately H and FFA members MUST sell their own animal except in the case of a legitimate emergency. A written appeal must be submitted for the committee s consideration. 15. Only 4-H and FFA members participating in the auction sale may be in the sales ring. 16. Sale of market animals is optional and animals may be withdrawn at exhibitor's discretion. 17. Auction participants with more than one animal must notify their barn Superintendent(s) which animal they will sell through the auction by 9:00 a.m. Friday. If the superintendent is not notified by this time, the superintendent may select which animal will be sold on behalf of the member. 18. Exhibitors must notify their barn Superintendent(s) of the destination of animals not going through the auction using the forms available in each barn or at the 4-H fair office. This form must be given to the Superintendent or placed in the box available in each barn by 2:00 p.m. Sunday. 19. Consignment will be to Wasco County Youth Livestock Auction Committee. A deduction of up to 5% of the sale price of each animal will be made in lieu of any other selling charges. 20. Auction payments will be made as soon as all monies are received. 21. If an animal is condemned in the slaughter process, it is the 4-H or FFA member's responsibility to absorb the loss. Animals showing evidence of fraud after slaughter, including the artificial remedying of physical defects, will result in the owner being barred from future shows and all awards and sale proceeds from the current show shall be withheld. 13

15 22. It is 4-H or FFA member's responsibility to provide feed and care until all exhibits are released from the fairgrounds. 23. One club animal per year will be allowed to sell through the auction with the proceeds going to the club. The club can use the funds as they see fit. Clubs must apply by letter to the Leaders Association stating why they want to raise a club animal. The successful applicants will be notified prior to the livestock weigh in. Contact extension office for complete details. 24. Participants enrolled in both 4-H and FFA may sell one animal from each program. However, the animals must be of a different species. For example a participant may choose to sell a beef through 4-H and a hog through FFA. 14

16 HEARTH PRE-FAIR EXHIBITS The exhibits in this section of the fair book will be checked in and judged at the HEARTH Pre-Fair on August th at Dufur School (except for Cloverbud Animal Exhibits). See schedule at front of book. GENERAL EXHIBITS, CONTESTS DIVISION CLOVERBUDS (Ages 5-8), county only 1. Youth must be enrolled in the Cloverbud 4-H project to exhibit in this category. There will not be competitive placement or premiums awarded. However, an experienced person for this age group may interview youths. During the interview, youths will have a chance to talk about their project and receive positive feedback regarding their exhibit. 2. Youth are limited to three exhibits per category listed below (except animals). Examples are listed after each class; however, members may exhibit items other than those listed. 3. Animal rules: Cloverbud members may show one small animal exhibit during County fair. Youth must pre-register fair exhibits with the 4-H office. Animals may be brought in and taken home on the same day or, if there is space in the barn (as determined by the Superintendent), they may stay in the small animal barn. Care of the animal is the responsibility of the Cloverbud and his/her family. Rabbits and cavies cannot be pregnant or nursing. A water bottle must be in the carrier with the animal. Choose 1 of the 4 classes listed for small animals Rabbits, Cavies, Poultry, or Pets. Refer to the 4-H Schedule for the Small Animal Cloverbud show time and date. Animals can be released immediately following the Cloverbud show. Class BUDS 001 Cloverbud Rabbit Show Class BUDS 002 Cloverbud Poultry Show Class BUDS 003 Cloverbud Cavy Show Class BUDS 004 Cloverbud Pet Show Choose as many categories as you wish from the list below, allowed 3 exhibits per category. Class BUDS 005 Horticulture Class BUDS 006 Natural Science Class BUDS 007 Science, Engineering & Technology Class BUDS 008 Expressive Arts Class BUDS 009 Photography Class BUDS 010 Sewing Class BUDS 011 Fiber Arts/ Knitting/Crochet Class BUDS 012 Cooking Class BUDS 013 Other Projects Class BUDS 014 Educational Display Class BUDS 015 Eggs Class BUDS 016 Fashion Revue A garment (or item) you have made and will model (Narration ( words) must be typed or neatly printed and double-spaced on a 5 ½ x 8 inch card. Two copies should be submitted) Class BUDS 017 Fashion Revue Ready to Wear An outfit where part has been or all has been purchased that you will model. Narration ( words) must be typed or neatly printed and double spaced on a 5 ½ x 8 inch card. Two copies should be submitted. Class BUDS 018 Presentation Class BUDS 019 Fabulous Fare Class BUDS 020 Measuring Contest Class BUDS H Pledge Public Speech (See p. 16) for specifics on this new contest) 15

17 COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS 1. Exhibitors may enter one exhibit per their age division class, be part of a club entry and enter the Celebrate Our World. 2. The exhibit may be a poster or a three-dimensional display. Posters are limited in size to 30 by 24. Individual three-dimensional displays are limited in size to 48 wide (measured when lying flat), 24 deep (front to back), and 36 high. Club exhibits are limited in size to 60 wide, 24 deep and 36 high. The weight of any display cannot exceed 30 pounds. 3. Exhibits may include pictures, models, diagrams and actual articles except those presenting safety concerns (i.e. living organism such as plants or animals, any liquids, aerosol bottles or other pressurized gases, glass, hazardous substances and sharp items). Loose materials like soil, bark or sand must be displayed in closed containers. The display may include flyers, business cards, information sheets, etc. for public distribution. Enough should be provided to last throughout the entire fair. 4. Explanation must accompany each display and must include: source(s) of information listed on front of display, why topic was chosen, what the viewer should know or learn from the display and if display was used for another purpose or occasion. Explanation will not be judged, but is required to qualify display for judging. Explanation cards are available from the Extension Office. 5. Club displays are entered under club name, but must include names of all members and leaders. This may be on a separate paper attached to the back of the exhibit. 6. Each piece of exhibit must have name county and class number securely attached to it. All parts of the display should be attached to one another in some way to deep the exhibit together as a unit. All parts of the display needs to be in good repair and able to last the duration of fair. 7. Single posters may be hung. All other displays should be free-standing. All information contained in the exhibit must be able to be viewed by the public by looking at the display. 8. An Educational Display Exhibit Card (000-01) must be totally completed and attached to each exhibit. Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H Educational Display Check Sheet (40-463). Both are available on line at: oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/special-events/state-fair. Class Junior Educational Display Class Intermediate Educational Display Class Senior Educational Display Class Club Educational Display 2017 Celebrate Our World: Japan To celebrate the diversity in our world, each year the Oregon 4-H project areas will focus attention on the cultures of a different country or region of the world. This special emphasis allows members to focus on learning about the country/region and the skills and techniques unique to that culture. Class Junior Celebrate Our World inspired Educational Display county only Class Intermediate Celebrate Our World inspired Educational Display Class Senior Celebrate Our World inspired Educational Display DIVISION PRESENTATIONS Judging criteria are outlined on the Oregon 4-H Presentation Evaluation sheets Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks ( ); Public Speaking ( ) and Impromptu Speaking ( ) available at the county Extension office and on the State 4-H website at oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/special-events/state-fair. 16

18 General Information 1. 4-H Presentation divisions include demonstrations, illustrated talks, public speeches, and impromptu speeches. 2. Members may have one entry in each division as long as the subject matter is different for each. 3. Members will be expected to use a microphone. 4. All contestants will be interviewed by the judge at the conclusion of the presentation. 5. State Fair eligibility is up to Judge, but must be Blue Ribbon quality. 6. Please pre-enter on 4-H Entry Form and include where your presentation will be held (i.e. kitchen, outside, barn, etc.). 7. Horse topic presentations may also be eligible for the State Horse Classic at the discretion of the judge, but must be blue ribbon quality. Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks A demonstration shows how to do something. There is a finished product at the end. An illustrated talk is a way to share information with the use of visual aids. 1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share with others. 2. A member may not present the same topic more than once at the County Fair. 3. Teams will consist of two members. If one team member is a senior and the other an intermediate, the presentation should be entered in the senior division. 4. Each team or individual will have 30 minutes to set up, present, and clear the area. All work must be done by the 4-H member(s). The actual presentation should be between 10 and 15 minutes in length H members must furnish all supplies and equipment required except for a table, easel and microphone. If other special equipment is needed, contact the State 4-H office prior to fair. 6. The use of notes is permitted. However, the excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestant at the judge s discretion. 7. During the presentation, contestants should introduce themselves by name, county, and topic. 8. Contestants should cite their major references at the conclusion of their presentation. 9. Anyone may ask questions of the contestant. Class Demonstration, Individual, Junior Class Demonstration, Individual, Intermediate Class Demonstration, Individual, Senior Class Demonstration, Team, Junior Class Demonstration, Team, Intermediate Class Demonstration, Team, Senior Class Illustrated Talk, Individual, Junior Class Illustrated Talk, Individual, Intermediate Class Illustrated Talk, Individual, Senior Class Illustrated Talk, Team, Junior Class Illustrated Talk, Team, Intermediate Class Illustrated Talk, Team, Senior 2017 Celebrate Our World: Japan To celebrate the diversity in our world, each year the Oregon 4-H project areas will focus attention on the cultures of a different country or region of the world. This special emphasis allows members to focus on learning about the country/region and the skills and techniques unique to that culture. Class Junior Celebrate our World inspired Presentation county only 17

19 Class Intermediate Celebrate our World inspired Presentation Class Senior Celebrate our World inspired Presentation (Seniors only: If you would like to qualify for the National FCS Classic in Denver, CO, your presentation must pertain to the home economics or family and consumer sciences subject matter.) Public Speeches A public speech can be informational or persuasive. No visual aids may be used. 1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share with others. 2. A member may not present the same topic more than once at the State Fair. 3. Speeches should be between 7 and 10 minutes in length. 4. A microphone, table and easel will be provided. 5. The use of notes is permitted. However, the excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestant at the judge s discretion. 6. During the speech, contestants should introduce themselves by name, county, and topic. 7. Contestants should cite their major references at the conclusion of their speech. 8. Anyone may ask questions of the contestant. Class Public Speaking, Junior Class Public Speaking, Intermediate Class Public Speaking, Senior 2017 Celebrate Our World: Japan Public Speech To celebrate the diversity in our world, each year the Oregon 4-H project areas will focus attention on the cultures of a different country or region of the world. This special emphasis allows members to focus on learning about the country/region and the skills and techniques unique to that culture. Class Junior Celebrate our World inspired Public Speech county only Class Intermediate Celebrate our World inspired Public Speech Class Senior Celebrate our World inspired Public Speech 4-H Pledge Public Speech (Presentations Division) Contest Rules 1. All members will start with an introductory statement, and then recite the 4-H Pledge. Next: Juniors will then answer 1-3 Tell Me prompts. Intermediates will speak about a 4-H experience. Seniors will explain how they apply the meaning of the pledge to their everyday life or club setting. 2. This public speaking class is open to all members K-12. You may use the appropriate hand motions as you recite the pledge from memory. (Clover buds will simply recite the pledge using hand motions if appropriate.) Sample: Hi! I am Sam Jones and I am a 3 rd year member of the T-Bone Beef Club. Today I am going to recite the 4-H pledge. I pledge: My head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world. Junior Tell me prompts might include: Tell me about something you learned raising your steer this year; Tell me about something fun you did in 4-H this year; 18

20 Tell me about your favorite outdoor activity. Participant will not know what specific prompt will be used ahead of time. This contest will be scored on good voice volume (25 points), accuracy of the 4-H pledge wording and appropriate expression for the pledge (and correct hand motions, if used) (25 points), and being able to respond to the Tell Me prompts or required topic without over use of verbal pauses (i.e. um, and, like, uh, etc.) (25 points). Class PLEDGE1 4-H Pledge Public Speech, Junior, county only Class PLEDGE2 4-H Pledge Public Speech, Intermediate, county only Class PLEDGE3 4-H Pledge Public Speech, Senior, county only Impromptu Speaking The presenter must compose and deliver a speech with no prior preparation. No visual aids may be used. 1. Contestants will draw topics at random. 2. Once contestants draw a topic, they will have five minutes to prepare before they begin their speech. The contestant may write notes on one 3 x 5 inch note card. 3. The speech should be 3 to 5 minutes in length. 4. During the speech, contestants should introduce themselves by name, county, and topic. 5. A microphone, table and easel will be provided. 6. No questions may be asked at the conclusion of the speech. Class Impromptu Speaking, Junior Class Impromptu Speaking, Intermediate Class Impromptu Speaking, Senior DIVISION: VIDEOGRAPHY Videography classes are open to all 4-H members and/or teams in all project areas. Members may enter one exhibit per class. Suitable topics include project and non-project related subject matter. All portions of the video and sound must support the 4-H code of behavior. Audio or video parts not actually recorded by the member(s) must be from the public domain or not infringe on copyright. Public display of the video will be at the discretion of 4-H management. All audio or video parts not recorded by member must be given credit at the end of the movie. (Time for the credit roll does not count in the movie minutes) Videos must be between 30 seconds and 10 minutes in length, not including the entry information at the beginning. All exhibits must be accompanied by a fully completed Videography Exhibit Explanation Card (213-03). Judging criteria are outlined on the Videography Score Sheet (213-04). Both are available from the county Extension Office or state 4-H website at oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/special-events/state-fair. To be eligible for judging, videos must be presented in a format viewable on any computer or uploaded to the website. Options and instructions are available from the county Extension office or the state 4-H website at: oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/special-events/state-fair. Fill in blank in class number (_) with corresponding number for Junior, Intermediate, Senior, or Club/Team 1 Junior 2 Intermediate 3 Senior 4 Club/Team Class (_) Promotional (advertisements, public service announcements, other promotional pieces) Class (_) Documentary (oral history, travel log and other documentary pieces) Class (_) Educational (would include how to or informational pieces) Class (_) Performance (emphasize capturing a performance not the quality of the performance itself) Class (_) Animation 19

21 EXPRESSIVE ARTS DIVISION ART 1. Art has two divisions based on whether the entry is entirely original or includes components that have been designed or created by others. In both divisions, the member will be expected to create their work by applying the elements and principles of design. 2. Members may enter up to three classes in the Original Art division, up to three classes in the Non-Original Art division, and one exhibit in the Celebrate our World class. No more than one entry per class number. Senior and Intermediate members may also enter one exhibit in the Innovation class. 3. In addition to the exhibit tag, each exhibit must be labeled on the back or bottom with member's name, county and exhibit class number. Exhibits that have more than one piece need to be tied together or connected together in some way, so the pieces can be considered as one exhibit. 4. To qualify for judging, a fully completed 4-H Expressive Arts Exhibit Explanation card (231-01) or an Innovation Class Explanation Card (998-01) must be firmly attached to exhibit. These cards take the place of interview judging at state fair. These cards are available from the Extension Office or online at 5. Public display of exhibits will be at the discretion of 4-H management. 6. Artwork may not be framed with the exception of work done with chalks, charcoals, or pastels. If work done is framed, light weight frames with plastic rather than glass should be used for protection during display. 7. Artwork is to be mounted for display, including jewelry. All jewelry exhibits must be mounted in some way to a board or fabric covered board for display. Matting, spray fixatives and/or over wrap with plastic is acceptable for protection of artwork. If an item is meant to hang, a hanger that will support the weight of the item must be securely attached. Adhesive plastic hangers are encouraged to protect other artwork. They may be available through county Extension offices. 8. Exhibits should not contain parts that expose the public or volunteers to injury (i.e. sharp edges or points). 9. Exhibits are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. 10. Exhibits will be evaluated using the judging criteria outlined on the Art Project Evaluation sheet (231-02) or the Innovation Class Evaluation Sheet (998-02). All work done on an item that is wearable clothing or accessory must be exhibited in a Wearable Art category. All items made from clay (except modeling clay) must be exhibited in the Ceramics and Pottery Division. Original Art Member applies the elements and principles of design to create work that is entirely their own. Members may only enter 3 classes in this area one entry per class. Note: Fill in blank class number (_) with corresponding number for Junior, Intermediate or Senior. 1 Junior 2 Intermediate 3 Senior Drawing and Sketching Class (_) Line Drawing - original work using line technique with any drawing medium that can make a distinct line (pencil, colored pencil, scratch art, pen & ink, felt tip). Class (_) Shaded Drawing - original work using shading technique with any drawing medium (chalk, charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, etc.). (Note: Shading is not simply adding color; it is a technique that adds dimension or volume to the piece.) Class (_) Line and Shaded Combination Drawing - original work using a combination of line and shading techniques. 20