Carter County Free Fair


4-H Department

For 4-H exhibits you may also refer to State Fair of Oklahoma Competitive Exhibitors Handbook available at OSU Extension Office.

Premiums for all 4-H Divisions are as follows;

1st - $4.00; 2nd - $3.50; 3rd - $3.00; 4th - $2.50; 5th - $2.00.

Division 401

Communication Arts Division

4-H Poster-Art Exhibit Guidelines

Poster must be constructed on poster board any size up to 14” x 22” (of a poster board). They may be horizontal or vertical. Poster may be produced by any medium- watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, collage, computer, etc. Poster must be flat.  Do not use three-dimensional pieces on posters. Copyrighted or trademarked cartoon characters or other designs must not be used due to copyright problems involved.  For display purposes, exhibitors are encouraged to heat laminate all posters or cover them with clear plastic.  Posters must be signed and dated on the back in permanent marker before laminating. Text must be readable from at least 10 feet.  The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county and a statement that describes the poster should be on the back of the poster in the upper left-hand corner.  Note: Posters must include 4-H Clover or mention 4-H. When using the official clover with H’s, the tail should curve to the right and the words 18 U.S.C. 707 must appear under the lower right leaflet unless poster and clover are hand-drawn.

Beginner (ages 9-11)

01.  4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers, promote

        any 4-H event or promote any 4-H project including Competition Ethics

02.    Poster designed to promote 4-H and use the theme “4-H: a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills” or a poster focusing on the Oklahoma 4-H Centennial.

03.   Collage recognizing or documenting Oklahoma 4-H history during one

        decade or the evolution of a particular 4-H project area over the decades.

Intermediate (ages 12 – 14)

04. 4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers, promote           any 4-H event or promote any 4-H project including Competition Ethics.

05.  Poster designed to promote 4-H and use the theme “4-H: a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills” or a poster focusing on the Oklahoma 4-H Centennial.

06.   Collage recognizing or documenting Oklahoma 4-H history during one decade                                                                                             or the evolution of a particular 4-H project area over the decades.

Advance (ages 15 and over)

07.   4-H promotional poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers, promote          any 4-H event or promote any 4-H project including Competition Ethics

08.   Poster designed to promote 4-H and use the theme “4-H: a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills” or a poster focusing on the Oklahoma 4-H Centennial.

09.   Collage recognizing or documenting Oklahoma 4-H history during one

        decade or the evolution of a particular 4-H project area over the decades.

Division 402

4- H Educational Displays

Premiums for Educational Displays are: 1st $10, 2nd $8.00 3rd $6.00

This must be an in-depth look at a 4-H project or projects.  Space for the booth is 3’ deep and 4’ wide (with sides extended for display). Back is 4’ high. Display must be free standing. Models, photographs, posters or other means or display may be used.  Display may be prepared by an individual or group from a county.  Display must focus on ONE of the following and be suitable for display at a local business during national 4-H Week or at another time during the fall.

01.     Promotion of a specific 4-H project

02.     Member Recruitment

03.     Community Service

04.     The theme “4-H: a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills”

05.     Promotion of Oklahoma 4-H Centennial

EXHIBIT MUST PROMINENTLY DISPLAY A 4-H CLOVER OR MENTION 4-H. When using the official cover with H’s, the tail should curve to the right and the words 18 U.S.C. 707 must appear under the lower right leaflet, except for hand drawn clovers.

Do not include valuables, food items that will spoil or potentially harmful products in any educational display.

Division 403

4-H Centennial Quilt Panel

A quilted, vertical 2’ by 3’ panel that shows what 4-H’ers do. Appliqué, paint embroidery, photographic reproduction, or piecing may be used to depict the 4-H program. The panel must include the green and white 4-H emblem and the name of the county on the front. It should be made from two pieces of 2’1” by 3’1” fabric, which allows for 1/2” seams, and a lightweight batting such as thermolam. Tabs should be placed at the top for hanging. Quilt as needed. Exhibit may be made by an individual or a club or county group.

          01.   4-H Centennial Quilt Panel

Division 404

4-H Photography

These exhibits consist of photos taken by the individual exhibitors. A photo can be entered only one year. Individuals can exhibit in only one unit, and may enter only one exhibit per class in that unit. Unit 1 is for members who have taken pictures for three years or less.  Unit 2 is for those who have taken pictures for four years to six years, and Unit 3 is for those who have taken pictures for more than six years. Age is as of January 1 of the current calendar year. PRINTS: Black and white or color prints may be exhibited. Digital photos may be entered. Computer-enhanced photos are not allowed in the 4-H Photography Section but may be entered in the 4-H Science and Technology Section. Prints must be no smaller than 3.5” x 5” and no larger than 5” x 7” (except when panoramic prints are used) for all classes, except classes 5, 10, 14, 18, and 19-22 where prints may be up to 8” x 10”.  Each print must have an individual caption. For classes 11- 21 each caption must include film speed, shutter speed, and aperture setting if the photo was taken with a camera allowing shutter speed or aperture setting to be changed.  BOARDS: Prints must be securely attached to the surface of a white or a colored foam core, poster or mat board. No double matting, use of multiple layers or more than one color. The entire print must be seen and cannot be masked in any way. Board must be 10” x 10” or 14” x 14” for all classes, except classes 15 -17 and 19 - 21 where boards must be 14” x 14”. Each board must have a title. The back of each board must contain the exhibitor’s name and county and number of years in the 4-H photography project. If panoramic photos are used, adjust board size accordingly.

Photography Exhibits

Unit 1: Adventures With Your Camera.

Unit 1 is for members who have taken pictures for three years or less.

Junior Classes — Ages 9-13 (for members who have taken pictures for three years or less).

01.  (4) photos, one from each of the following categories: people, animals, plant

             life and scenery.

 02.  (4) photos of people doing different things, showing a variety of activities,

             camera angles and lighting choices.

03.  Four otherwise outstanding photos showing common mistakes in picture

            taking. The caption for each print must correctly identify what is wrong

             and provide an appropriate solution to prevent the mistake.

 04.  Series of four photos telling a story or illustrating a single event.

05.  Best individual photo made this year.

Senior Classes — Ages 14-19 (For members who have taken pictures for three years or less)

     06.  Four photos, one from each of the following categories: people, animals,

            plant life and scenery.

     07.  (4) photos of people doing different things, showing a variety of activities,

             camera angles and lighting choices.

     08.  Four otherwise outstanding photos showing common mistakes in picture

             taking. The caption for each print must correctly identify

             what is wrong and provide an appropriate solution to prevent the mistake.

     09.   Series of four photos telling a story or illustrating a single event.

     10.   Best individual photo made this year.

Unit 2: Exploring Photography

Unit 2 is for members who have taken pictures for six years or less

Junior Classes — Ages 9-11

11. Four photos showing good composition, placement of subject, framing,

contrast or perspective. The caption on each photo or the title of the board must explain the ideas being illustrated. (See special rule on captions.)

12.    Four Action Photos

13.   Four action photos, showing effective use of light (such as natural

             and electronic flash). (See special rule on captions.

 14.    Best individual photo made this year.

Senior Classes – Ages 14 and over (for members who have taken pictures for 6 years or more).

15.   Four photos showing good composition, placement of subject, framing,

             contrast or perspective. The caption on each photo or the

             title of the board must explain the ideas being illustrated.

 16.   Four Action Photo

17.   Four action photos showing effective use of light (such as natural and

             electronic flash). (See special rule on captions.)

18.   Best individual photo made this year.

Unit 3: Mastering Photography.  Unit 3 is for members who have taken pictures for more than six years

19.   Four photos showing members’ knowledge of one of the following: different

             lenses, photo lamps, existing light, filters or special effects. The caption

             for each photo or the title of the board must explain the idea(s) being

             illustrated.

20.   Four outstanding “people” pictures.

 21.   Four landscape or nature photos.

22.   Best individual photo taken this year

Division 405

4-H Leisure Education and Cultural Arts

     Juniors – Ages 9 – 13                           Seniors – Ages 14 and over

This exhibit will consist of small articles in the 4-H Leisure Education and Cultural Arts Projects. The articles exhibited in this section are items other than required of the Woodworking projects. One exhibit per class.  Exhibits must be permanently signed and dated in an inconspicuous location, if size and material permits.  Ceramics should be signed before firing. Each exhibit must have a card or label showing names of exhibit, age, address and class number. Judge or judging committee may mark exhibit with fair and year if not signed and dated.  All paintings, pictures, wall hanging, etc. must have wire or other hangers so they can be hung properly.

01.   Fine Art – Pencil, charcoal, pastels, chalk, ink

03.   Fine art - watercolor  

05.   Fine Art - oil or acrylic

07.   Ceramics - glazed (maximum of one piece)

09.   Ceramics – stained (maximum of one piece)

11.   Pottery - original design made from clay using a process of hand molding or a potter’s wheel

13.   Print Process Article - block printing and other printing methods.

15.   Decorative Textile Craft - silk screening, stenciling, textile painting, batik

17.   Wood Carving Article

19.   Woodcraft - original design

21.   Woodcraft - kit

23.   Metal Craft - embossed, tooled, and etched

25.   Metal Craft - soldered or welded

27.   Nature Craft - article made from natural materials

29.   Bead Craft Article

31.    Leather craft – kit

33.    Leather craft - original design

35.   Hand Crafted Wax Candle

37.   Hand Crafted Gel Candle

39.   Fabric Craft - needlepoint, crewel embroidery

41.   Fabric Craft - cross-stitch or counted cross-stitch

43.   Fabric Craft - item decorated with machine embroidery

45.    Fabric Craft – Item decorated with Hand Embroidery

     47.    Fabric Craft – Hand Quilted and/or appliquéd

      49.   Fabric Craft – Machine Quilted and/or appliquéd

      51.   Fabric Craft – Knitted or crocheted

53.   Fabric Craft – Doll or animal

55.    Creative Textile Craft Article – Made only from techniques of weaving, latch-hook, braiding and/or a combination of these techniques.

57.   Puppet

59.  Paper Craft

61.    Miscellaneous (limited to items that cannot be entered in any other class)

Division 406

Technology Division

4-H Technology Exhibits

The 4-H technology exhibits are open to all ages. Every exhibit must be labeled on the back with the following information: Name, club, county and age as of Jan. 1 and date poster was made. Juniors 9-13 and Seniors ages 14 and older. Copy written materials such as professional photos, books, publications or items on the internet should not be used as original.

Digitally altered photograph/photographic illustration taken with a digital camera by the exhibitor.  Alterations are beyond common photography techniques of red eye removal, cropping, etc. Exhibit includes a print of the original photograph, labeled “original photo,” and the digitally altered image, labeled “photographic illustration” Must be securely attached to poster board no larger than 14” x 14”. Attach up to one-half page of written explanation of the alterations to the back of the exhibit.

      01.  Junior

      02.  Senior

Digitally altered scanned image. Exhibit must include the original image, labeled “original image,” and the print of the digitally altered image, labeled “altered image.” Alterations are beyond common photography techniques of red eye removal, cropping, etc.  Must be securely attached to poster board no larger than 14” x 14”. Attach up to ½ page of written explanation of the alterations to the back of the exhibit. Trademarked images may not be used.

     03.  Junior

     04.  Senior

Flat flyer (one-sided) designed by the exhibitor to promote a club or county 4-H education program or activity. Computer-generated flat flyer (8 ½” x11” or 8 ½” x14”). Flat flyers should be securely attached to an appropriately sized foam core or poster board.

     05.   Junior

     06.  Senior

Brochure, card or invitation related to 4-H (double-, tri-, or four-fold measuring 8 ½”x11” or 8 ½” x14” before folding.) Attach two flat copies to the brochure (one side showing the front and the other side showing the back of the brochure) to an appropriately sized foam core or poster board. Attach a large envelope to the back of the board and insert a folded copy of the brochure.

     07.  Junior

     08.  Senior

Web page designed by the exhibitor for their 4-H Club, Extension Office, county 4-H program or their own personal home page that includes content related to 4-H. Exhibit consists of a display containing a printout of each page of the web page and a 3 ½” diskette(s) or CD with all necessary computer files. To explain layering that cannot be clearly depicted with printouts, written explanation may also be included.

     09.   Junior

     10.   Senior

Power Point Presentation related to 4-H. Presentation should either promote 4-H or educate about a 4-H project. Presentations should include an official 4-H Clover including required trademark designation. Presentation entry includes a printout of at least five slides and script/presentation notes in a folder or notebook. Include presentation file in a labeled 3” diskette or CD (in an envelope). All Power Point presentations should be mounted on a free standing display board not to exceed 36” by 36” when the sides are extended for display. Commercially available “Science Fair Presentation boards” are encouraged.

     11.   Junior

     12.   Senior

Division 407

4-H Family Living Division - Fabrics and Fashion

Clothing Construction Exhibits

Beginning Level (ages 9-11)

01.   Pillow Case (use 4-H instructions)

02.   Laundry Bag (use 4-H instructions)

03.   Chef or Work apron (use 4-H instructions)

04.   Tote Bag (use 4-H instructions)

05.    Skirt with full elastic waist or mock elastic waist (elastic casing in the back)

06.    Shorts with full elastic waist or mock elastic waist (elastic casing in the back 07.    Simple two-piece active sportswear (no collars, no set-in sleeves)

08.    Simple curtains

09.    Simple garment bag made of polar fleece

10.    Beginning Poster: 14” x 22” poster-board.  Use one of the following themes:  A) Label the parts of a sewing machine.  B)  Illustrate the label and up to 10 items needed in a basic sewing kit.

Intermediate Level (ages 12-14)

11.    Bath Robe

12.    Pull-on top and coordinating bottom with elastic waist (shorts, pants or skirts)

13.    Blanket with binding (can be for human or animal)

14.    Shorts, pants, skirt or Culottes with waistband

15.    Item made of polar fleece (One or more sewing techniques from beginner or intermediate level sample notebook must be used.  It is recommended to attach a 3” x 5” card indicating technique) Examples include hats, simple ponchos, and mitts.

16.    One-piece garment using one of the techniques from the Intermediate Level Sample Notebook. Attach a 3” by 5” card indicating techniques used.

17.    Two-piece garment using one of the techniques from the Intermediate Level Sample Notebook. Attach 3”x5” card indicating techniques used.

18.    Any non-clothing item using one of the techniques from the Intermediate Level Sample Notebook. Attach 3” x 5” card indicating techniques used.

19.    Intermediate Poster 14” x 22” poster board.  Use one of these themes:  A) Cost comparison of ready made and home sewn garment similar in fabric and design.  B)  Show a pattern and 3 samples of appropriate fabrics. Tell why fabric is appropriate on attached sheet of paper.  C) Five samples of fabric weaves with fiber content to include: knit, plain weave, satin weave, twill weave, and a non-woven fabric (No 3-dimensional posters)

Advanced Level

20.    Item made with polar fleece (One or more sewing techniques from beginner or intermediate level sample notebook must be used.  It is recommended to attach a 3” x 5” card indicating technique) Examples include jackets, coats, and hooded garments.

21.    Two-piece ensemble using one of the techniques from the Advanced Sample Notebook. Attach 3” x 5” card with technique used.

22.     Lined skirt, pants or jacket

23.     Unlined garment - 1 or 2 pieces

24.     Coat-lined or unlined

25.     Lined suit or dress

26.     Special occasion garment - i.e. prom dress, English riding habit, etc.

27.     Educational. Free-standing 3’ x 3’ (width x depth) space. Commercially available “Science Fair Presentation Boards” are encouraged.  Select one of the following: A) Report of project involving clothing for a special situation (i.e. pesticides, industrial, protective) B) Self-determined, such as report on handicapped and/or elderly specialized clothing. Must emphasize construction, usability, practicality and need.

4-H Fun Item

Beginning Level (ages 9-11)

28.    Decorated ready-made shirt using fusible web, fabric scraps,

trims or buttons. Paints, if used, must be used with one or more of the above. No Iron-on transfers

29.   Pot holder or hot mat

30.   Beginning Sample Notebook. May be entered all years but 3 new samples must be added each year.  Project year the sample was made in upper right hand corner.

Intermediate Level (ages 12-14)

31.  Recycle garment, (exhibit must include before picture and a cost sheet attached)

32.    Decorate a garment using one or more of the following techniques: Machine, decorative stitches, flat braid, sew-on appliqués, hand embroidery or other techniques. Must include at least one sewn technique. Attach a 3” x 5” card indicating technique used.

33. Sewn item related to another project.   Attach a 3” by 5” card indicating technique used.

34. Intermediate Sample Notebook - Instructions same as beginners.  Samples 10-18 are found in Project Manuals.  See state fair book for specifics.

Advanced Level (ages 15-19)

35.    Two pieces of travel accessories such as jewelry case, shaving bag, etc.

36.    Garment constructed from another textile product such as a blanket, towel, and sheet

37.    Recycled item (exhibit must include before picture and cost sheet attached)

38.    Embellished garment

39.    Sample Notebook. Same as Beginning Level Samples 19-29 may be found in Project manuals. See state fair book for specifics.

4-H Personal Image Exhibits

Poster must be 14” by 22” and permanently signed and dated on back

     40. Beginning Level Poster (ages 9-11) Select one of the following topics:

      a. Hair care

      b. Personal Care

      c. Selection of Shoes

      d. What clothing says about a culture

     41. Intermediate Level Poster (ages 12-14) Select one of the following topics

     a. Effects and use of lines in clothing design

     b. Effects and use of color in clothing design

     c. Common figure types

    42.  Advanced Level Poster (ages 15 & over)   Select one of the following topics:

     a. Select an appropriate color combination for your complexion and develop a color palette for a working wardrobe. Tell why you chose this color combination in a one-page report attached to the poster.

     b. Identify personal body type and show examples of lines and colors appropriate for emphasizing positive feature and de-emphasizing negative one, Explain selection in a one-page report attached to the poster.

     c. Identify a profession and an appropriate wardrobe for that profession.

Attach a one-page report telling why each wardrobe item was selected.

4-H Fabrics & Fashions - Consumer Education

Posters and displays 14” by 22” and permanently signed and dated on back.

Beginning Level (ages 9-11)

43.   Poster illustrating the topic “Fashion vs. Fad.”   Use one item, listing cost and source

Intermediate Level (ages 12-14)

44.   Poster collage illustrating wardrobe selections ($200 or less) for one season. Attach a one page report on the back of poster telling how much each item cost, where it was purchased and how it works into your existing wardrobe.

4-H Fabrics & Fashions - Textiles Science & Care

45.    Beginning Level Poster (ages 9-11)

Choose one of the following topics for a 14” x 22” poster:

a. Draw a garment care label, and identify or label the information printed on label

b. Identify and explain basic laundry technique

c. Compare three different brands of one kind of laundry product (detergent, softeners, spot removers and etc.)

46.   Intermediate Level (ages 12-14)

Choose one of the following topics for a 3’ x 3’ x 3’ display

a. Sample of before and after stain removal treatments, characteristics, care and qualities of one natural fiber.

c. Three options for repairing a tear in the knee of a pair of jeans

d. Before and after of organizing a closet and drawers.

47.    Advanced Level Educational Display (ages 15-19)

Choose one of these topics for an educational display 3’ x 3’ x 3’ display

a. Compare one natural and one synthetic fiber with a similar weave and color. Compare characteristics, noting appropriate and inappropriate uses.

b. Study, evaluate and report on the results of treating, cleaning, care for, and using flame-retardant fabrics and/or clothing.

c. Illustrating the importance of care, cleaning, and storage of heirloom textiles or garments.

d. Choose your own topic, and create a display related to textiles and their care

4-H Fabrics & Fashion - Home and Personal Living Space

Beginning Level (ages 9-11)

48.     Waste paper basket

49.     Wall hanging: Fabric or textile base must be able to hang and utilize decorate textile technique.

50.     Hanging storage unit: Textile or fabric base, use for storing any type of items.

51.     Bulletin board: Decorated using textile craft technique.

52.     Desk pad and 2 coordinating accessories. Must be original handmade item.

53.   Home environment combination. Three articles representing the color scheme of a room. All items must be handmade, finished or refinished, and/or decorated.

Intermediate Level (ages 12-14) Guidelines same as above

      54.     Wall hanging

      55.     Hanging storage unit

      56.     Bulletin board message center

      57.     Desk pad and 2 coordinates accessories

      58.     Home environment combination 

      59.     Self-determined project: Poster Board, must be 14” x 22”, may be three dimensional. Must include before and after photos, story, and cost on the face of the poster. Poster must be signed and dated on the back.

Advanced Level (ages 15 and over) Guidelines same as above

      60.     Hanging storage unit

      61.     Desk pad and 2 coordinating accessories

      62.     Home environment combination

Division 408

4-H Babysitting/Child care

Refer to member and leader guides for ideas

Unit One (ages 9-13)

     01.     Baby Book

Any practical size, minimum of five pages covering at least nine to 10 months of development. Include photographs, drawings, mementos and comments on developmental milestones. Must be clear that 4-H’er has contributed child development information to book. Baby books prepared earlier by parents may not be entered unless 4-H’er reworks the information. See Unit One, page 13. Do not confuse with class 4, Children’s Book.

     02.     Puzzles Help Children Learn

Any size. Two (2) puzzles developmentally appropriate for children at two distinct age and ability levels. Each puzzle must have its own storage container. Puzzles must be sturdy and covered so they can be cleaned with damp cloth. Describe the child for whom each puzzles would be appropriated by giving child’s age, interest and ability. Puzzles should be suitable for either boys or girls. Do not indicate that a puzzle is for boys or girls only. See Unit One, page 13. Commercially made puzzles are not eligible.

     03.     Good Guidance Poster

Must by 14” by 22”. Illustrate techniques of positive guidance. Give reasons for not spanking or spoiling children. Include pictures and fact about child development. See Unit One, pages 14-15 and No. 706, Behavior and Guidance.

Unit Two (ages 14-19)

     04.     Children’s Book

Written, illustrated and constructed by 4-H’er. May be written for a specific child with text relating to that child or for children of certain age range. Indicate appropriate age range. Construction paper, computer print out, cloth or poster board may be used. Illustrations may be drawn, photographs, appliqués, magazine pictures or reassembled from other books. See no. 707, Books for Children. Do not confuse with Class 1, Baby Book.

     05.      Surprise suitcase

Fill suitcase with homemade or store bought items for children you baby-sit. Could include books, puzzles, games, play dough, balls, and costumes. Indicate appropriate age child to use each item. Include records of how children have responded to materials. Package in suitcase that can be taken to the home. See No. 722, Child Care Kit. May include commercial puzzles.

Division 409

4-H FOOD SCIENCE EXHIBITS

All food products must be on a paper plate and covered with a zip lock bag or a plastic bag and held shut with a twist tie, Zip-lock bags are preferred.

4-H’ers may use recipes indicated in the food science manuals or any other recipe that fits the exhibit requirements. Cakes must be made from scratch using shortening mixing method (no angel food or chiffon-type). Bread machines may be used for the bread exhibits.  Bread must be made from scratch. Dried foods should be exhibited in a sealed, ziplock sandwich bag. Canned foods should be placed in colorless, standard canning jars such as those by Kerr, Ball. Etc., and properly sealed with two piece lids (no paraffin on jams and jellies). Level Two (ages 9-11)

01.     3 Muffins

02.     3 Rolled Biscuits

03.  3 Drop Cookies (no shaped cookies such as snicker doodle or peanut butter)

Level Three (ages 12-14)

     04.      One-half loaf of any yeast bread (not a sweet dough)

     05.      3 Yeast Cinnamon rolls, no icing

     06.      3 Rolled sugar-type cookies, (no gingerbread recipes)

Level Four (ages 15 & over)

     07.      One half loaf or portion of breads from another culture.  Include a one

     page story on how this bread fits into that culture and its nutritional contribution.

     08.      One half of 8 inch layer un-iced short-type cake (no angel or chiffon)

4-H Food Preservation Exhibits

Level Two (ages 9-11)

     09.      One pint or half pint jar of jam or jelly processed in boiling water canner.

     10.       Two pieces of fruit leather

     11.       One pint or half pint of salsa/picante sauce

Level Three (ages 12-24)

     12.       One pint, cucumber pickles or vegetable relish

     13.       One pint or quart of any single canned fruit (Not pickled)

 14.  Dried fruit (1/2 cup of a single dried fruit)

Level Four (ages 15 & over)

 15.  One pint or quart jar pressure canned vegetables (No tomatoes or pickles)

 16.   One quart or one pint jar of plain canned tomatoes

4-H Food Diversity Exhibits

Level Two (ages 9-11)

17. Educational poster based on breads OR cheeses of another country or countries.

Level Three & Four (ages 12 and older)

18.       Educational poster based on foods from another culture. Can be based on a cultural celebration.

4-H Nutrition Exhibits

Level Two (ages 9-11)

19.       Educational poster based on recipe modification for healthful eating

Level Three (ages 12-14)

20.       Educational poster based on nutritional contributions of fruits and vegetables

Level Four (ages 15 & over)

21.       Educational display (3’ x 3’ x 3’) based on a recipe modification to include:

             - Original recipe and what modifications were made?

             - Benefits of the modifications?

             -How did the modifications impact the above factors?

             -What were other people’s responses to the modifications?

4-H Kitchen Safety Exhibits

Level Two (ages 9-11)

22.      Educational poster based on food or kitchen safety

Level Three (ages 12-14)

23.      Educational poster based on protein food safety

Level Four (ages 15 & over)

24.      Educational poster based on outdoor cookery or grilling

4-H Other Food & Nutrition Exhibits

Level Two (ages 9-11)

25.     Educational poster illustrating a place setting for a specific occasion or menu

Level Three (ages 12-14)

26.     Educational poster display based on a breakfast bread buffet theme. Should include menu, buffet layout, decorations, invitations, and any additional information.

Level Four (ages 15 & over)

27.     Educational poster based on career in the food industry.

Division 410

4-H Personal Development

Posters must be 14” by 22”, permanently signed and dated on back

Unit One (age 9)

     01.      Heritage Scrapbook

     02.       “Things I do Best” Poster

     03.      “Why I am Healthy” poster 14” x 22”

Unit Two (age 10)

     04.       Heritage Scrapbook

     05.       Collage of Famous People Poster

     06.       Faces and Feelings Poster, 14” x 22”

Unit Three (age 11)

     07.      Heritage Scrapbook  

     08.      Career Opportunities Community Map, 14” x 22”

     09.      Personalized Newspaper, 17” x 26”

Unit Four (age 12) 

     10.      Heritage Scrapbook

     11.      Careers of Interest Poster, 14” x 22”

     12.      Poster related to etiquette, character or inter-generational relationships

Unit Five (age 13)

     13.      Heritage Scrapbook 

     14.      Friendship poster, painting and collage, 14” x 22”  

     15.      Newspaper Ad-about self, minimum 8 1/2” by 11”, maximum 14” by 22”

Unit Six (age 14)

     16.      Heritage Scrapbook

     17.      Poster on adolescents’ concerns, etiquette, character or inter-generational relationships

Unit Seven (ages 15 and older)

     18.      Heritage Scrapbook

     19.      Poster on etiquette, character or inter-generational relationships

Division 411

4-H Postmark

All postmarks should be mounted on either 8 1/2” x 11” note paper or photo album pages of any color in a binder. All entries are limited to 30 pages. Plastic cover pages are acceptable to protect the mounts. Any class may be illustrated. The criteria for judging will be:  (1) Appearance and neatness; (2) Readability; (3) How material relates to chosen topic; (4) Brief written description telling purpose or objective of your collection

Books should be permanently labeled with exhibitor’s name and county inside the front cover. Metered postage marks must not be used in non-metered class exhibits and non-metered postmarks in metered class.

Beginning Level (Ages 9-11)

      01.     Postmark for 10 post offices in home county or surrounding area.                                                                                   

      02.     30 Oklahoma postmarks

      03.     20 topical (any category)

      04.     25 Metered postage marks

Intermediate Level (Ages 12-14)

     05.     30 hand cancelled

     06.     10-30 postmarks that tell a story

     07.     30 or more different slogans

     08.     30 topical (any category)                                                                                             

     09.     30 metered postage marks

Advanced Level (Ages 15 & Over)

     10.     100 or more hand-cancelled postmarks

     11.     30-75 postmarks that tell a story

     12.     50 or more different slogans

     13.     50 or more topical (any category)

     14.     50 metered postage marks

Division 412

4-H Woodwork Projects

Beginning Level (Ages 9-11)

01.   Wall mounted rack for hot pads, ties, paper towels, or other wall mounted item

02.   Puzzle or game

03.    Spice, what-not or other small shelves

04.    Book Ends

05.    Miscellaneous

Intermediate Level (Ages 12-14)

06.   Book case or entertainment center (without doors)

07.   Gun, baseball bat, fishing rod or similar rack

08.   Refinished item attach before picture & story with history of item and description of process used

09.   Miscellaneous

Advanced (Ages 15 and older)

10.  Gun, curio or display cabinet (with doors)

11.  Table

12.  Chest

13.  Miscellaneous

14.  Refinished item-attach before picture & story with history or item and description of process used.

Division 413

Shooting Sports

 No live ammunition, actual firearms or parts of firearm that could be reassembled should be included.  Any manufactured part of a sporting arm may not be displayed.  An explanation must be attached to or Included on each exhibit describing the subject and what is being illustrated.  The 4-H member’s name, Age, and full address must be included with the exhibit.  Exhibits deemed to be inappropriate will not be displayed.  Exhibits suggested but not limited to posters, educational displays, journals, slings, Quivers, gun stocks, decoys and equipment. Posters must be 14” x 22”.  For display purposes, exhibitors are encouraged to laminate all posters or cover them with clear plastic film.  Posters must be permanently signed and dated on the back.  Posters may be horizontal or vertical.  Text of poster should be readable from at least 10 ft. away.                                          

Junior Division (ages 9 -13) An explanation must be attached to and/or included in each exhibit listed below describing the subject and what is being illustrated.                                                                                                                                   

01.     Shooting Sports Safety: any related item made                                                                                                                          

02.     Archery: any related item made                                                                                                                                                  

03.     Air Pistol: any related item made                                                                                                                                                 

04.     Air Rifle: any related item made                                                                                                                                                  

05.    .22 Rifle: any related item made                                                                                                                                                  

06.    Shotgun: any related item made                                                                                                                                                  

07.     Hunting and Wildlife: any related item made (May include tanned hides, dried and mounted wings, cleaned skulls or other wildlife parts preserved by the 4-H member)                                                                                                                                                                                    

08.     Living History: any related item made

Senior Division (ages 14 and over) an explanation must be attached to and/or included in each exhibit listed below describing the subject and what is being illustrated.                                                                                                                                                                                              

09.     Shooting Sports Safety: any related item made                                                                                                                          

10.     Archery: any related item made                                                                                                                                                  

11.     Air Pistol: any related item made                                                                                                                                                 

12.     Air Rifle: any related item made                                                                                                                                                  

13.   22 Pistol: any related item made                                                                                                                                                   

14.   22 Rifle: any related item made                                                                                                                                                     

15.  Shotgun: any related item made                                                                                                                                                    

16.  Muzzle loading: any related item made                                                                                                                                           

17.   Hunting and Wildlife: any related item made (May include tanned hides, dried and mounted wings, cleaned skulls or other wildlife parts preserved by the 4-H member)                                                                                                                                                                                    

18.     Living History: any related item made                                                                                                                                         

Division 414

4-H Natural Sciences Division

ENTOMOLOGY - 4-H Insect Exhibits

All insects must be mounted on standard insect pins and displayed in the standard insect display box.  Put pegs in each corner of box and cover with rigid plastic to protect exhibit.                                                                                                                                       

         01.  First year, 25 adult insects

         02.  Second year, 40 adult insects

         03.  Third year, 75 adult insects

         04.  Fourth year, 100 adult insects

         05.  Fifth year and over 130 adult insects

Division 415

4-H FORESTRY

Eligibility to exhibit is open to all 4-H members.  A member may enter one exhibit per class in Leaf, Wood and Self-Determined exhibits but is restricted to only those exhibits designed for his or her age group.

Exhibits must conform to instructions outlined by age group in the 4-H members Guide #236 (revised 9/2007) and #238.  Each exhibit must be labeled with members name, address, county, age, and club name.

Forestry and Wood Sample Boards Must be Signed and Dated on the Back.

4-H TREE LEAF EXHIBIT

 01. Ages 9-11years.     Exhibit of leaves from 10 trees native to Oklahoma on a 28” x 22” poster

 02.  Ages 12-15 years.  Exhibit of leaves from 15 trees native to Oklahoma on a 28” x 44” poster and it maybe hinged.  

 03.  Ages 16 & Older.     Exhibit of leaves from 20 trees native to Oklahoma on a 28” x 44” poster

4-H WOOD SAMPLE EXHIBIT

04. Ages 9 – 11 years.   Exhibit of six wood samples (3 hardwoods and 3 softwoods) mounted on plywood ¼” thick x 22” wide x 20” high.

05. Ages 12-15 years.  Exhibit shall consist of 8 wood samples mounted on plywood. Display same as above.

06.  Ages 16 & Older. Exhibit of 8 wood samples which show the end, edge and surface grain.  Display same as above.

Division 416

Geology

Collecting, identifying and preparing a rock-mineral-fossil exhibit. Securely mount in display box 18” x 24” x 3 1/2"” with a glass cover. Class 1 may display on 18” x 24” plywood or stiff cardboard made suitable for hanging. Each sample should include common name, date, location found and mineral use.

01. Fifteen (15) different unpolished rocks, minerals or fossils collected from Oklahoma.

02. Thirty (30) different unpolished rocks, minerals or fossils, including specimens of thirty sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic.

03. Open Class- Education exhibit depicting some phase of geology, testing of minerals, polished rocks, etc. Display must not exceed 24” x 24”.

Division 417

4-H OKLAHOMA WILDLIFE

Text of posters should be readable from at least 10 feet away. Include references for information. At least one reference must be from a source other than the Internet. Posters must not be printed directly from the Internet — this is plagiarism.

Juniors (ages 9 – 13)

    01.      A collection of 15 different kinds of plants, trees or shrubs known to

               provide food or cover for wildlife, mounted on food and cover cards or a

               seed board with 15 different kinds of seeds eaten by wildlife. (See 4-H Lit.

              # 720 updated 12/06).   No more that 4 varieties may be cultivated crops.

               For each plant or seed included list one wildlife species that use that plant

               or seed (on the cover card or board).  All plant species must be native to

               Oklahoma except that up to 4 of the plants or seeds may be from

               cultivated crops.

    02.      Scrapbook of Oklahoma wildlife, (cutouts, pictures or drawing) of at least

               five (5) mammals, five (5) birds and five (5) reptiles or amphibians. Give

               common name and what habitat where they found. Common names

               should be specific.

    03.       Exhibit of tracks of eight (8) wild animals or birds commonly found in

               Oklahoma. Positive plaster casts should be mounted on masonite or

               plywood, not to exceed 12” x 24”. Label each track with kind of animal or

               bird, which county in which track was found and date the track was cast.

    04.      Self Determined Exhibit.  Posters must be 14” x 22”.  Displays must not

               exceed 3’ x 3’.  (See Lit. # 721 “Self Determined 4-H Wildlife and

               Fisheries Project Ideas.” Revised 12/06.   

Senior (ages 14-18)

    05.      (A) A collection of 30 plants known to furnish food or cover for wildlife,

               mounted on food and cover cards or (B) a seed board with 30 plant seeds

               known to furnish food or cover for wildlife.  No more than 6 varieties may

               be cultivated crops.  At least half of the specimens must have been

               collected during the current project year. For each plant or seed include 3

               wildlife species that use that plant or seed (on the cover card or board).

               Species names must be used for both plants and wildlife in addition to the

               common name.  All species must be native to Oklahoma except that up to

              4 may be from cultivated crops.

    06.      Evaluation of an Oklahoma habitat type that includes a general description

              of the habitat plant and animal species (species names must be used for

              plants and wildlife in addition to the common names) that occur within the

              habitat; a range map showing the habitats distribution within Oklahoma;

              and threats to that habitat.  Examples of possible habitats include; playa

              lakes, tallgrass prairie, cross timbers, and shortgrass prairie.

    07.     Self Determined Exhibit – Poster or display.  Possible examples include but

              are not limited to: description of a Wildlife Management Area detailing

              area, location, habitat, management, and wildlife population trends (if

              known); or a poster with an emphasis on the life cycle, status, range map,

              and habitat of an Oklahoman threatened or endangered species.

Junior (ages 9-13)

    08.     Display board showing steps in tying two kinds of fishing knots used in

              tying lines or leaders. Use cord instead of fishing line.  Mount on board

              suitable for hanging, not to exceed 12” by 12”.

    09.     Notebook describing habits and appearance of five (5) fishes found in

              Oklahoma. Information on each fish to include photo drawing or cut-out

              picture, proper common name, kind of food eaten, distinctive physical

              characteristics, best ways to cause and other topics of interest to anglers.

    10.      Display of five (5) member assembled lures, together with the materials

              from which they were assembled, mounted on a board not to exceed 12”

              by 16”. Lures may be spinners, jigs, flies, plugs or a combination of these.

              May be entirely homemade or assembled from purchased supplies.

    11.      Self Determined Fish Project. Educational report, display or project created

               by the member. Topic to deal with fish, fishing, fish farming, aquatic food

              chains or pollution in Oklahoma waters. Displays not to exceed 36” by 36”.

Senior (ages 14-18)

    12.      Notebook describing habits and appearance of ten (10) fishes found in

              Oklahoma. Information on each fish to include photo, drawing or cut-out

              picture, proper common name, kind of food eaten, distinctive physical

              characteristics, best ways to catch and other topics of interest to anglers.

    13.      Display of five (5) fishing flies tied by the exhibitor. The material and

              shape of the exhibit will be exhibitor’s choice, but cannot exceed 12” by

              12” in size. Attach report to exhibit to indicate the following about each fly

              on the board: type of fly, type of fish it is used to catch, habitat conditions

              it is used in and cost to purchase or make.

    14.     Display of five (5) fishing lures. Lures may be any type commonly used in

              sport fishing. The material and shape of the exhibit board will be

              exhibitor’s choice, but cannot exceed 12”by 12”. Attach report to exhibit

              to indicate the following about each lure on the board: type of lure, type of

              fish it is used to catch, habitat conditions it is used in and cost to purchase

              or make.

    15.      Self Determined Fish Project. Educational report, display or project created

              by the member. Topic to deal with fish, fishing, fish farming, aquatic food

              chains or pollution in Oklahoma waters. Displays not to exceed 36” by 36”

              with sides extended.

4-H BIRD

Junior (ages 9-13)

    16.      Display of a home constructed bird feeder (may be from a kit), must

               include a 3” by 5” index card tacked to the feeder with the following

              information: 1) What species was it constructed for: and 2) What habitat

              and site location (should include height) it will be placed in.

   17.       Display of a single unit bird house, home constructed (may be from a kit),

              must include a 3” by 5” index card tacked to the house with the following

              information: 1) What species was it constructed for: and 2) What habitat

              and site location (should include height) the house will be placed in.

    18.     Notebook of fifteen (15) pictures, drawings or photos of birds seen and

              identified by member and labeled with common name of each.

   19.      Self Determined Exhibit. Poster must not exceed 14” by 22”.  See “Self

              Determined 4-H Wildlife & Fisheries Project Ideas” Oklahoma 4-H Pub.

              3721 (revised) 12/06 for ideas.  See 4-H Wildlife Project Lit No. 720

             “Exhibit Preparation Guidelines Leaders/Member Guide”

   20.      Observation report for Bird Feeder (form found in Wildlife Project

              Guidelines #720) used during previous year, including photo of feeder at

              location used. May use feeder constructed or a purchased feeder.

   21.      Observation report for Bird House (form found in Wildlife Project Guidelines

             #720). May use bird house constructed or a purchased house.

Senior (ages 14-18)

    22.      Bird habitat improvement exhibit. Notebook of pictures or drawings

               explaining how exhibitor is developing or improving a bird habitat. This

               exhibit may be added to or continued from year to year as the habitat

               improvements are implemented.

    23.      Notebook of bird, feeder or nest observation records for more than current

               year. Include some analysis of comparisons in observations for years

               observed.

    24.      Self Determined Bird Project. If poster, must not exceed 14” by 22”.

               Display must not exceed 3” by 3”.

4-H WILDFLOWER STUDY

At least one-third of the specimens must have been collected during the current project year.

Junior (ages 9-13)

    25.     Collection of eighteen (18) Oklahoma wildflowers properly pressed and

             mounted on wildflower cards. Label with common name, flower family and

              tell location and date collected. Display in a notebook.

    26.     Drawing or diagram showing parts of a wildflower blossom, not to exceed 8 ½” by 11.

    27.     Self Determined Poster must not exceed 14” by 22”.

    28.     Display two (2) principle wildflower families showing four (4) or more

              pressed flowers of each family labeled with common name.  A brief

              description of each flower family should be included. Poster not to exceed

              14” by 22” or display in a notebook.

    29.     Make a collection, mount and press, the leaves of plants showing leaf

             arrangements (opposite, alternate and whorled): types of leaves (simple,

             pinnately compound, palmately compound); leaf margins (toothed, smooth

              and lobed). Poster not to exceed 14” by 22” or display in notebook.

Senior (ages 14 to18)

    30.     Collection of twenty-five (25) Oklahoma wildflowers properly dressed and

              mounted on wildflower cards. Label with common name, scientific name, 

              and flower family, location collect, date collected and habitat collected

              from. Display in a notebook.

    31.     Make a collection and mount for display at least fifteen (15) kinds of wild

              flower seed that show various adaptations to dispersal by wind, water,

              birds and mammals.

    32.    Special collections. Collection of specimens in some special category, i.e.

             one (1) family, poisonous, dyes, edibles or specific season such as early

             spring.  Poster must not exceed 14” by 22” or display in notebook.

    33.     Self Determined Exhibit. Poster must not exceed 14” by 22”. Display must

              not exceed 3’ by 3’.

Division 418

4-H Environmental Stewardship

More information on the following at www.freewebs.com/ccfair

or pickup Project Sheets at the County Extension Office.

   01.     Vermi-Composting (with Worms.) (Ages 9 – 13 years)

   02.     Exploring Streams and Lakes Poster (Ages 9 -13 years)

   03.     Water Critters (Ages 9 -13 years)

   04.     Where Does My Water Come From Poster (Ages 9 – 11)

   05.     Natural Resources of My County Poster (Ages 9 – 11)

   06.     Recycled Item – useable item made from trash (Ages 9 – 11)

   07.     Aquatic Habitat Poster (Ages 12 -14)

   08.     Homemade stream or lake sampling equipment (Ages 12 – 14)

   09.     What is a Watershed?  (Ages 12 – 14)

   10.     Natural Resources of My County Poster (Ages 12 – 14)

   11.     Stream, Pond or Lake Poster (Ages 15 – 18)

   12.     Water Critters (Ages 14 – 18)

   13.     Homemade stream or lake sampling equipment (Ages 15 – 18)

   14.     Illegal Dumping – Poster (Ages 15 – 18)

   15.     Landfill Display (Ages 14 – 18)

Division 419

4-H Home Grounds Beautification

Herbarium Cards

Exhibits shall consist of dried and pressed specimen of leaves and other parts of native or cultivated trees, vines and/or shrubs. Mount of Herbarium card. Cover specimen with transparent plastic. No leaf more than 3 years old.

01. (Ages 9-11) Collection of 15 specimens with following information: common name; general class; kind of plant

02. (Ages 12-14) Collection of 25 specimens with a pressed flower or fruit or seed included with each specimen. Information on card is: common name; general class; kind of plant; form; color.

03. (Ages 15 & over) Collection of 30 specimens with pressed flower, fruit or seed with each specimen. All information on the card should be filled out.

Division 420

4-H House Plants

Terrarium

Refer to 4-H Fact Sheet No. 297. Terrariums should feature woodland, tropical or succulent plants.   Must be covered for judging.

01.     Junior (ages 9-11)

02.     Intermediate (ages 12-14)

03.     Advanced (ages 15 and over)

 

Special 4-H Section (adult and youth entries)

Division 508

4- H Antiques and Collectables

Collections must be five “4-H” items representing our history (Not confined to Oklahoma 4-H items.  Collections must be SECURELY attached/contained to make one entry. No loose collections or sets will be accepted. Each item must be dated with the decade securely attached and visible. 

4-H Collections

    01.  4-H Print Materials – Project Manuals/Curriculum, Books, Postcards, News clippings, Photos, etc.

    02.  4-H Buttons (Example – I Bleed Green, L Luv 4-H, etc.

    03.  4-H Medals

    04.  4-H Patches

    05.  4-H Jewelry

    06.  4-H Posters, Banners, or Pennants

    07.  4-H Gate Signs, bike or car tag, or similar such items.

    08.  Other 4-H collections.

Family Living

Fabric and Fashions

14.  Historic Replica – Replicate a 4-H Uniform, fashion or home accessory, needle work, embroidery, quilt block/quilt, etc. The authentication card must state the year and/or decade the “replica” was used or exhibited.  When possible, attach a photo, picture, or the source/instructions/pattern of the item being replicated.

15.  Heirloom Restoration – exhibit a textile/clothing/home accessory completed as a part of 4-H project work.  The authentication card should: Describe how the item was restored, preserved and/or is being stored for future generations.  When possible, document who made the items and in what year/decade.

Note any special stories or information known about the item.

16.  4-H Quilt – Club/Group Exhibit

Food Science – Poster

17. Recipe Compare and Contrast Poster – Using recipe(s) from authentic 4-H project manuals compare and contrast two recipes – ingredients and techniques used during two different decades.  Describe how practices or ingredients have changed or whether there has been change? Provide a copy of the recipe an document the source and year.

 

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