Mississippi
State Fair
October 3-14, 2007
"4-H: A Timeless Tradition "
Table of
Contents:
2007 4-H
Schedule of Activities and
Events
September
25-28, 2007
Tuesday,
October 2, 2007
- All exhibits
will be received
- Exhibits
must be in between 8:00 am and 12:00 Noon
Counties should work with R&E Center Heads about transportation of exhibits to the village.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Second Batch of 4-H Baked Goods submitted
Saturday,
October 13, 2007
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Rules
and Regulations
- The
exhibit must be made or produced by the 4-H'er
in the current year. It cannot be over
24"x24"x24". It could be made as a result of a
workshop sponsored by the Extension Service, a
4-H club meeting, or work in a 4-H project.
- ONLY
ITEMS ON THE EXHIBIT LIST WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Items
entered in the wrong category may be
disqualified.
- Because
of limited space for display, exhibits which
occupy an excessive amount of space may be
disqualified.
- Items
that have received a blue ribbon at a county
fair, multi-county fair, or a county 4-H exhibit
day may be exhibited in the 4-H Village at the
Mississippi State Fair.
- All exhibits must be
approved by the County Extension Office.
- Exhibit
will be judged on quality and workmanship.
- A
4-H'ER MAY ENTER ONE EXHIBIT PER LOT. (Unless
otherwise noted)
- Unless
otherwise noted by a number in parenthesis, each
lot is one item.
- All
exhibits must be identified with labels securely
attached. Labels will be furnished by the State
4-H Department.
- Items
should only be exhibited once at the Mississippi
State Fair. Exceptions are insect collections.
These, however, should be updated each year.
(Should exhibits be detected as being exhibited
the previous year, they will be disqualified.)
- A
list of all exhibits should be typed on the
State Fair Form A. A copy will be kept in the
county and one will be enclosed with the
exhibits. A computer registration will be used for logging in exhibits.
- The
exhibits should be packed in a box with the
county name on it.
- Perishable
exhibits such as certain vegetables, fruits and
foods will not be returned. All vegetables will
be displayed on disposable plates.
- Blue
ribbon exhibits will be displayed, red and white
ribbon exhibits will be displayed only if space
is available.
- The
4-H Department will assume no liability for loss
or damage to any exhibit, but all precautions
possible will be exercised to avoid losses or
damages.
- In
the event that a 4-H member's premium is less
than a dollar, it will not be paid.
Unless otherwise noted, ALL COUNTIES WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING THEIR EXHIBITS TO THE
STATE FAIR.
Special
Note: The Clover Shop is open to all clover bud
exhibitors ages 5-7. This age group will only be
allowed 2 exhibits. These exhibits must be within
the size that is allowed for all other exhibits.
Refer to rule number #1.(examples: drawings,
pillows, crafts, etc.)
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DIVISION
- AGRI-BUSINESS STORE
Animal
Science
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Lot
#
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1.
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Halter/Neck
or Lead Rope (Must be made by 4-H
member)
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2.
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Horse shoes (at least 5 types labeled)
mounted on wood.
Note: Same exhibit cannot
be returned in the future.
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3.
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Bits
- Display (5) or more types of bits
exhibited on wood or pegboard. Note: Same
exhibit cannot be returned in the
future.
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4.
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Livestock/Animal
Model
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Field
Crops
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Lot
#
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5.
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Corn
- 5 Ears
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6.
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Cotton
- 1 stalk (cut off the roots and strip off
the leaves)
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7.
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Soybeans
- 1 stalk (cut off the roots and strip off
the leaves)
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8.
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Grain
Sorghum - 3 heads
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9.
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Cane
for syrup - 3 stalks, (cut off just above
roots and strip off leaves).
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10.
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Hay
- 1 block (labeled) from conventional bale
or equivalent wrapped as a package in
brown wrapping paper.
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11.
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Rice
- Ten (10) stalks bound
together.
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Plant
and Soil Science
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Lot
#
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12.
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Seed
Collection - (Samples must be labeled).
A. 1-year exhibitor - 10 different seeds
B. 2-year exhibitor - 15 different seeds
C. 3-year exhibitor - 20 different seeds
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13.
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Soil
Texture exhibit - samples of different
types of soils mounted on a wood
background.
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DIVISION
- CULINARY ARTS - "Kids in the Kitchen"
Baking
| Lot
# |
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Cookies |
| 1. |
Chocolate
Chip Cookies |
| 2. |
Oatmeal
Cookies |
| 3. |
Peanut
Butter Cookies |
Baked goods may be entered on two dates: Oct. 2nd and Oct. 11th
- Six (6)
firm, dry cookies with no filling or frosting
- Displayed
on a sturdy paper plate that is slipped into a zipper sealed
plastic bag.
- All cookies
must be freshly baked (made within 2 days of judging).
- Must be
made from scratch (no mixes or commercial cookie dough).
| Lot
# |
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Yeast
Bread |
| 4. |
White
Rolls |
| 5. |
Wheat
Rolls |
| 6.
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Sourdough
Rolls |
| 7. |
White
Loaf |
| 8.
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Wheat
Loaf |
| 9. |
Sourdough
Loaf |
| 10. |
French
Bread |
- Six (6)
rolls, or one (1) 5x9" loaf, or one (1) 2x14" French
loaf.
- Display bread on
a sturdy paper plate, either in a zipper sealed plastic bag
or clear wrap.
- All bread
must be freshly baked (made within 2 days of judging).
- Must be made from
scratch (no commercial mixes or dough, or bread machine breads).
- A recipe should
be attached to the underside of the plate, and in standard recipe
format.
For more information
on writing recipes, see The Magical World
of Food & Nutrition, Unit I 4-H Project Manual Publication
No. 1369.
Recipe
Collection
| Lot
# |
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| 11. |
Recipe
Box/Binder |
Exhibit will
be judged on the content and neatness of the recipe box or binder,
not on decorative aspects. Criteria for a recipe box or binder
are as follows:
- A sturdy, strong
box (cardboard, metal or wood) or sturdy 2 or 3 ring binder
- Dividers
for each food division. Suggestions are beverages, breads, desserts,
main dishes, salads, sandwiches, vegetables - they can be made
of heavyweight paper, such as card stock, or can be purchased.
- Recipes
should be typed, or written neatly on index cards for the recipe
box.
- Recipes
should be typed and placed in sheet protectors for the recipe
binder.
For more
information on recipe boxes and writing recipes, see The Magical
World of Food and Nutrition, Unit I 4-H Project Manual - Publication
No.# 1369.
Canning
| Lot
# |
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| 12. |
Fruit
(pints) |
| 13. |
Vegetables
(pints) |
| 14. |
Juice
(pints) |
| 15. |
Preserves
(pints) |
| 16. |
Jams
(half pints) |
| 17. |
Jelly
(half pints) |
| 18. |
Pickles
(pints) |
| 19. |
Relishes
(pints) |
All canned
exhibits must be submitted using the canning Entry Exhibit Form
(available through 4-H). The criteria for canning are as follows:
- All canned
exhibits must be canned in standard canning jars with two-piece
sealed lids.
- No paraffin
should be used on jellies or jams.
- Jar lids
and bands must be free of rust and should not be bent or dented.
- Outside
surface of the jar must be clean and free of water deposits
or stickiness.
- Recommended
canning practices should be used for all exhibits.
- Check
recommendations for specific head space of each food in Extension
canning publications: Canning Vegetables -Publication 1540 or
Guide to Home Canning - Publication 1152.
Drying
| Lot
# |
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| 20. |
Dried
vegetables |
| 21. |
Dried
fruit (includes fruit leather) |
| 22. |
Meat
Jerky |
- These
must be exhibited in a pint or quart-size zipper sealed bag
and the bag should be labeled for content and date of drying.
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DIVISION
- BUG SHOP
Insect
Collections
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Lot
#
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l.
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Insect Collection |
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A.
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Novice
(1-3 year exhibitors must have a minimum
of 50 insects)
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B.
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Expert
(4 years and up exhibitors must have 15
orders or more and 200 insects or
more)
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- Insect
Collections will be selected from those brought
to district and state contests, as approved by
the Entomology Department.
- Insects
will be spread and pinned according to
instructions in Extension Publication # 317,
"4-H Introduction to Entomology".
- The
pin holding the insect should have the
collector's name, county, and date of collection and common name of insect.
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Lot
#
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2.
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Specialty
Collections (ex. - butterfly, beetle,
etc.)
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A.
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Novice
(1-3 year exhibitors)
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B.
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Expert
(4 years and up exhibitors)
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Special Note: Must have submitted a general insect collection in order to submit a specialty exhibit |
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DIVISION
- SAFETY AND HEALTH
Safety
| Lot # |
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1. |
First Aid Kit (Refer to "First Aid Made Simple" - MO859) Items in kit must be current and fresh. |
2. |
T-Shirt Design - (Topics for any of these lots could include, but not limited to: Boat and Water Safety & ATV) |
3. |
Bookmark (Same topics as above. Bookmark must be cut to actual size.) |
4. |
Poster Art (use 1/2 size or regular posterboard) |
Aerospace
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Lot
# |
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5. |
Model
Rocket |
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6. |
Model
Airplane |
| 7. |
ATV Safety Poster |
Automotive
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Lot
#
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8.
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Emergency
equipment kit
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9.
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Tire
wear exhibit (cross section of tires
showing types and causes of tread wear
mounted on 22" X 22" piece of
wood)
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Bicycle
| Lot
# |
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| 10. |
Repair
Kit |
| 11. |
Signs
of Life (Reference - 4-H Pedal Power Notebook and the Bicyclist's
Guide - MO753 & Driver's License handbook) |
| 12. |
Poster:
Proper Way to Wear a Helmet |
Electric
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Lot
#
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13.
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Board
Display (Electrical Information
Board)
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14.
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Electric
Lamp
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15.
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Electric
wire exhibit showing sizes related to load
capacity (mounted on 11" X 14" wood
board)
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16.
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Insulation
exhibit showing the types of insulation
and R-Value.
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17.
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Switch/Circuit
exhibit (buzzer)
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Healthy
Choice Promotional
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Lot
#
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18.
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T-Shirt
Design
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19.
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Bookmark
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20.
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Poster
Art (1/2 size or regular posterboard)
(Topics could include: alcohol, drugs,
personal hygiene)
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DIVISION
- ENVIRONMENTAL SHOP
Conservation
of Natural Resources
Forestry
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Lot
#
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2.
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Tree Planting (Publication 1203)
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| 3 |
Big Tree Contests (Publication 1228) |
| 4 |
Know Your Trees (Minimum of 25) Publication 1242) |
| 5 |
Developing Your Own Forestry Library (Publication 1305) |
| 6 |
Forest Nurseries (Publication 1408) |
| 7 |
Collecting & Identifying Tree Seeds (Minimum of 25) (Publication 1422) |
| 8 |
Measuring Standing Sawtimber (Publication 1473 |
| 9 |
Identifying Forest Insects & Diseases (Minimum of 25) (Publication 1687) |
| 10 |
Making a Tree Scale Stick (Publication 1686) |
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Leaf
Collection Exhibit. 25 different tree
species in an orderly collection mounted
on Extension leaf mounting cards covered
with clear contact paper. Be sure to
provide protection for your leaf samples
during shipment to the fair.
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12
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Miscellaneous Forestry Exhibit - Any forestry topic about which you would like to create an exhibit may be entered in this category.
Welcome to 4-H Forestry Publication 1205 has many suggested forestry topics to be developed into projects that would make excellent exhibits. In addition, beginning in 2006, a new National 4-H Forestry curriculum entitled "Forests of Fun" is available. Contact your 4-H Agent to get "Forests of Fun" or visit the 4-H Cooperative Curriculum web site at http://www.n4ccs.org. |
Wildlife
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Lot
#
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13.
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Birdhouse
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14.
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Duck
or Squirrel Box
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15.
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Animal
Tracks
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16.
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Squirrel
Feeder
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17.
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Bird
feeders
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18.
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Backyard
Wildlife Habitat Plan (refer to Wildlife
Management Book or contact Ben West,
Extension Wildlife Specialist)
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19.
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Plant
or Wildflower collection (25 different plant species in an orderly collection mounted on Extension leaf mounting cards covered with clear contact paper. Be sure to provide protection for your plant samples during shipment to the fair.)
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20.
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Animal
Decoys. Handmade or hand
painted.
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21.
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Game
calls, Handmade
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22.
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Bird
Watching Journal (Orderly arrangement of at least 15 different bird species in a notebook. Provide photographs of all birds in the journal.)
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23.
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Spent
Cartridge collection (a minimum of 5 different cartridges mounted on cardboard or wood. Samples must be labeled with regard to caliber or gauge and intended use.)
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Fisheries
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Lot
#
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24.
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Antique Lure Collection (Mounted on a board or in a shadow box with name of each lure printed and mounted under each lure)
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25.
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Tackle Crafting - Create a piece of tackle (spinning rod & reel, fly casting rod & reel). Attach a list of original materials used and a picture of 4-H'er working on the tackle.
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26.
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Tackle Box - A basic tackle box with monofilament line, at least 3 sizes of hooks, sinkers, floats, needle nose pliers, paper and pencil, sun screen, bug spray, ruler, and small first aid kit.
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27.
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Photos - A framed color picture of a fish or someone involved in a fishing activity
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28.
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Sewing Project - A fishing vest or a lure pack
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29.
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Fish Prints - A purchased garment (ex. T-shirt, apron, 4 napkins, tablecloth) embellished with a fish print
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| 30. |
Recipe Box - A basic recipe box with categories for seafood entrees, seafood appetizers, and salads. Follow same guidelines as Lot # 11 under Recipe Collection. |
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DIVISION
- FASHION SHOP
Clothing
Beginner's
Sewing Project:
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Lot
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1. |
Simple
Garment |
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a.
Shirt or Blouse |
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b.
Skirt |
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c.
Pants or shorts |
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d.
Vest |
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e.
Dress |
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f.
Apron |
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g. Sewn pillow |
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h. Purse |
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2. |
Matching
top and bottom outfit |
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3. |
Jumper |
Sportswear:
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Lot
#
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4.
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Athletic
or Sports outfit (tennis, jogging,
cheerleader uniform, sweatsuit,
etc.)
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5.
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Jacket
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Best
Suit or Dress:
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Lot
#
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6.
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Best
Dress
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7.
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Best
Dress with jacket
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8.
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Suit
(jacket with matching skirt or
trousers)
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Evening
Wear:
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Lot
#
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9.
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Dress,
long or short
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10.
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Dress
shirt and trousers
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Other:
| Lot
# |
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| 11. |
Sewing
box (Juniors only) (Reference: "4-H Clothing Project Manual
- Pub. 1302) |
| 12. |
Accessories
(sewn textile ex. - purse, hat, belt, etc.) |
| 13. |
Miscellaneous
Item - Any non-apparel item made in clothing construction
(ex. Gift bag, pillowcase, pincushion, etc.) |
| 14. |
Notebook
of Fabric Samples - 3" square - list name of fabric,
uses, and care requirements, minimum of 4 fabrics and construction
skills (examples of at least 4 skills learned with detailed written
how-to steps) |
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DIVISION
- CREATIVE ARTS - "Youth
Entrepreneurship"
Home
Environment
Seasonal
Decorations (any holiday)
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Lot
#
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1.
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Tree
skirt
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2.
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Door
decoration or wall hanging
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3.
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Table
decoration
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4.
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Tree
decoration
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Quilting
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Lot
#
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5.
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Quilted
square (12" X 12") padded and bound. (Must
be finished)
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6.
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Quilted
Pillow
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Textile
Work
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Lot
#
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7.
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Knitted
item
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8.
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Crocheted
item (if picture, must be matted or
framed)
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9.
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Crewel
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10.
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Needlepoint
(same as above)
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11.
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Thread
count (include counted cross-stitch and
backstitch - Picture framed or
hanging)
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12.
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Embroidered
item
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13.
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Tatting
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14.
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Rug
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15.
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Wall
hanging
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16.
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Weaving
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Visual
Arts
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Lot
# |
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17. |
Pottery |
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18. |
Drawing
or painting |
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19. |
Metal
craft |
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20. |
Mosaic |
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21. |
Stenciling |
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22. |
Wood
Art (any wood item) |
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23. |
Sculpture
(12" X 12") |
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24. |
Models
(ex. Tractor, etc.) |
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25. |
Basket
(handmade) |
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26. |
Jewelry
accessories (group of three) |
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27. |
Decorated
Clothing Item (T-Shirt, shoe, shirt,
jacket, etc.) |
| 28. |
Interior Design Board |
| 29. |
Interior Design Notebook (include a combination of 20 examples or more of the following: Principles of Design, Types of Window Treatments, Types of Fabrics, Color, and Accessories |
| 30. |
Interior Design Shadow Box |
| 31. |
Interior Design Scrap Book (minimum of 5 pages) |
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DIVISION
- HORTICULTURE
Fruits
and Nuts
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Lot
#
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1.
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Fruits
(may exhibit any 2)
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a.
Apples (6)
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b.
Figs (6)
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c.
Pears (6)
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d.
Berries (blue/black/straw) (12)
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2.
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Nuts
(may exhibit any 2)
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a.
Black Walnut (12)
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b.
Chestnuts (hulled - 12)
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c.
Peanuts (12)
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d.
Pecans (hulled - 12)
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Vegetables
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Lot
#
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3.
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Cole
& Leafy Vegetables (may exhibit any
3)
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a.
Broccoli (head or 2 or 3 smaller heads
bunched)
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b.
Cabbage (1 head)
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c.
Cauliflower (1 head)
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d.
Chinese cabbage (1 head)
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e.
Kohlrabi (5 - stems)
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f.
Leafy Greens (collards/kale/mustards/swiss
chard/turnips/parsley)
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g.
Lettuce (head and leaf) 1 head or
plant
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4.
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Pod
Vegetables (May exhibit any 3)
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a.
Beans, Lima (bush or pole) 12
pods
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b.
Beans, Snap (wax, bush or pole) 12
pods
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c.
Okra - 12 pods
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d.
Peas, Southern - 12 pods
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5.
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Root
Vegetables
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a.
Beets -
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b.
Carrots
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c.
Garlic - 5 bulbs
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d.
Jerusalem Artichokes - 5 tubers
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e.
Leeks - 3 plants
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f.
Onions, green - 6 specimen neatly
arranged
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g.
Onions, dried bulbs- 5 bulbs or 1
bunch
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h.
Potato, Irish - 5 tubers
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i.
Potato, Sweet - 5 tubers
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j.
Radish - 10 roots
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k.
Rutabaga roots -3 roots
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l.
Turnip roots - 5 roots
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6.
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Vine
Vegetables (May exhibit any
4)
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a.
Cucumber, pickling - 6 fruit
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b.
Cucumber, slicing - 3 fruit
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c.
Gourd - 1 large or 3 small
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d.
Melon, cantaloupe (muskmelon) - 1
melon
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e.
Melon, honeydew - 1 melon
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f.
Melon, watermelon - 1 melon
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g.
Pumpkin - 1 fruit
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h.
Squash, summer - 3 fruit
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i.
Squash, winter - 1 fruit
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j.
Peanut (leaves removed) - 3 vines
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7.
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Solanceous
Vegetables (May exhibit any
3)
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a.
Tomato, green -3 fruit
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b.
Tomato, ripe - 3 fruit
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c.
Pepper, sweet
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d.
Pepper, hot - 12 fruit
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e.
Eggplant - 1 large or 3 small
fruit
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f.
Other - tomatillo/huckleberry/husk tomato
- 3
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8.
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Other
Vegetables (May exhibit any
2)
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a.
Herbs - 1 full plant with cleaned
roots
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b.
Herbs - collection of 3 different herbs,
not garlic
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c.
Vegetable Basket - assortment - 5
specimen
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DIVISION
- CLOVER SHOP
Special
note: The Clover Shop is open to all clover bud
exhibitors ages 5 - 7. This age group will only
be allowed two exhibits. These exhibits must be
within the size that is allowed for all other
exhibits.
Refer
to rule #1. (examples: drawings, pillows,
crafts, etc.)
CLOVER
SHOP (Please fill in the requested information
for Clover Kid exhibits) (2 items per exhibitor and
not more than 10 items per county).
"CLOVER
SHOP" (Sample)
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