2017 4-H and Youth Exhibits Lee County Agri-Center Verona We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture. Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914. GARY B. JACKSON, Director
MAGNOLIA CENTER (Exhibit Hall) Check in Monday, July 17 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Check out- Thursday, July 20 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 8-18 may enter one exhibit from each line item. The total number of exhibits entered may not exceed 25. 1. Staff reserves the right to reject exhibits that do not meet quality standards or the listed requirements. 2. The exhibitor must be youth ages 5-18. 3. All exhibits must have been constructed or prepared by the exhibitor since September, 2016 and never entered as an exhibit in Lee County. 4. All exhibits must entered at owner s risk. Every article on exhibit shall be under the control of the fair management. While every precaution will be taken to safeguard the same, neither the management nor workers will be responsible for any loss, damage or accident that may occur. 5. 4-H ers may exhibit more than one per line item in their main 4-H project. 6. Leniency will be granted to Novice (first time) exhibitors. 7. The decision of the judges is final and no appeal will be considered. 8. No exhibits will be accepted by mail. To expedite registration, it is recommended that you obtain an Exhibitor number and entry tags form the Extension Office. Each exhibit will be classified as Blue, Red or White if it is of the quality that merits a ribbon. Exhibits will be displayed by the age of the exhibitor. A BEST OF SHOW will be chosen for each age group. Best of Show ribbons pay $15; Blue Ribbons pay $6 and Red Ribbons pay $3. White Ribbons or disqualified entries pay no premium. Blue ribbons will be displayed. Red and white ribbon exhibits will be displayed only if space is available. Items not made by the youth exhibitor, or items previously exhibited, will be disqualified and no premium will be paid.
Division Clover Shop (Ages 5 to 7) Cloverleaf exhibitors are allowed to enter one entry per line item below. Note: Photography must be framed and able to stand alone Class 1 1. 4-H Project bookmark bookmark depicting a 4-H project 2. Decorated flower pot 3. Refrigerator magnet 4. Nature craft 5. Decorated shirt, shoes or hat 6. Drawing 7. Painting 8. Small Lego display (glued) 9. Puppet 10. Wooden item (decorated) 11. Sand art 12. Trash to treasure recycled item 13. Photography Color Human 14. Photography Color Animal 15. Photography Black and White Human 16. Photography Black and White - Animal 17. Decorated picture frame 18. Holiday decoration (not Christmas) 19. Christmas ornament 20. Exhibitor s Choice
Ages 8-18 Division Animal Science. Class 2 1. Pet Care Kit (for small animal) 2. Animal Grooming Kit (for show animal) 3. Bits Display five or more types of bits exhibited on wood or pegboard 4. Feed Sample Display at least 6 items labeled in clear bags put in a box Division Home Garden Class 3 All exhibits must have been selected and grown by 4-H exhibitor and/or their families from the home garden 1. Tomatoes (6) 2. Squash (3) 3. Cucumber (3) 4. Vegetable tray (must include at least 5 different vegetables) 1. Fabric puppet 2. Decorated picture frame 3. Wood craft 4. Decorated Towel 5. Decorated Tile or Plate 6. Bead work Division Home Environment Class 4 7. Painted or decorated item 8. Sand art 9. Creative Lego display (glued) 10. Other item not listed 11. Exhibitor s Choice
Division Bug Shop Insects should be spread & pinned according to instructions in Ext. Pub. #317-Intro. to Entomology. The pin holding the insect should have the collector s name, county, date of collection and common name of insect. Must not have been exhibited in prior years unless new specimens have been added. Class 5 1. a. Novice-1-3 yr (minimum 50 insects) b. Expert-4 yrs and up (minimum of 15 orders and 200 insects) 2. Specialty Collection (butterfly, beetle, etc.) a. Novice (1 year) b. Amateur (2-3 years) c. Expert (4 yrs. & up) Division Holiday Shop Class 6 1. Christmas Ornament - made or decorated by exhibitor 2. Christmas Decoration made by exhibitor 3. Christmas Stocking made or decorated by exhibitor 4. Seasonal Decoration not Christmas Division Wildlife/Conservation CLASs 7 1. Birdhouse handmade by exhibitor (functional, not decorative) 2. Bird/Squirrel Feeder handmade by exhibitor (functional, not decorative) 3. Nature craft 4. Tackle box (A basic tackle box with monofilament line, at least 3 sizes of hooks, sinkers, floats, needle nose pliers, paper and pencil, sunscreen, bug spray, ruler and small first aid kit)
5. Recycled Item An item made to be used for something other than its intended use Example: plastic bottle bird feeder 6. Leaf Collection (½ standard poster size) Minimum of 10 different species properly secured to poster and properly labeled 7. Seed I.D. poster (½ standard poster size) Minimum of 10 seeds properly secured to poster and properly labeled. 8. Spent Cartridge Collection (minimum of 5 different cartridges mounted on cardboard or wood. Samples must be labeled with regard to caliber or gauge and intended use. Must be attached so cartridges don t fall off. Division Visual Arts Art entered with exception of sculpture and dimensional paper art, must be framed, matted, shrink wrapped or be presented on canvas. 1. Painting 2. Painting 3. Painting 4. Metal Art 5. Pencil/Charcoal drawing Class 8 6. Paint by Number 7. Sculpture 8. Creative art object 9. Collage 10. Exhibitor s Choice Division Photography Photos may be 4x6, 5x7 or 8x10. Photos must be framed and able to stand alone or will be disqualified. All photos must be taken by the exhibitor. Lot 1. Color Animal 2. Color Action 3. Color Nature 4. Color Human(s) 5. Color Landscape 6. Color - Architecture 7. Black and White Animal Class 9 8. Black and White Action 9. Black and White Nature 10. Black and White Human(s) 11. Black and White Landscape 12. Black and White - Architecture 13. Exhibitor s Choice
Division Baked Goods Class 10 Items to be made from mix or from scratch. No purchased cookies, brownies, or purchased dough. Items are to be mixed and placed in pan by youth. An adult, if needed, should assist youth with hot oven and hot pans. It is recommended that baked goods be exhibited on paper plates and covered with cellophane wrap. We are not responsible for broken or lost serving pieces. 1. Cookies (6) 2. Cupcakes (6) 3. Brownies (6) 4. Yeast Breads (6 rolls or 1 loaf) 5. Sweet Breads (6 rolls or 1 loaf) 6. Cake 7. Candy Division Clothing Class 11 SEWING Projects All items must be sewn by the exhibitor -- not purchased and decorated. 1. Simple Dress 2. Apron 3. Shorts or Skirt 4. Accessory (handmade purse, tote bag, etc.) 5. Pillow 6. Home item, such as pillow case, travel caddy or blanket Class 12 STITCHERY 1. Cross stitch, needlepoint or embroidery 2. Hand crocheted any item 3. Hand knitted any item 4. Quilted item quilted by exhibitor 5. Exhibitor s Choice
Class 13 Clothing OTHER 1. Notebook/Flash Cards - fabrics, uses and care requirements or latest styles/fads (5-juniors, 10-seniors) 2. Handmade jewelry (necklace, earrings, bracelet) [Place in clear zip top bag] 3. Decorated shirt 4. Decorated accessory (shoes, purse, belt) Division 4-H Exhibitor must be enrolled in Lee County 4-H to enter in this division. Class 14 1. Essay Why I Love 4-H or My Favorite Memories of 4-H (400-700 words, double spaced and typed, if possible) must be original work of 4-H er 2. 4-H Project Poster 3. Recipe Box or Notebook (Juniors-10, Seniors-15) typed or handwritten by 4-H er 4. Interior Design Board - http://msucares.com/4h_youth/interior_design/index.html for guidelines 5. 4-H Project Scrapbook (photos and items that tell the story of your 4-H experience). Must be at least 10 pages and in a binder [typed or handwritten] 6. Electric Lamp (assembled and wired by 4-H er must work)