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Montgomery County Fair 4-H & FFA Fair Book

July 14 – 19, 2020

Every exhibitor must have a signed Code of Ethics on file.

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Community Clover Partners

HEAD

Fridolph Family Gloria Jensen Charitable Trust

Red Oak Mini Barns Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home

HEALTH

Allensworth Heating & Cooling Clint & Julie Rubey

Dave & Cathy Hart—Hart Farms Harlan & Wanda Johnson

Heartland Foam Insealators Keith & Karen Klocke

Leo & Elliot Smith Montgomery County Farm

Bureau

Friends of 4-H

Celine Beggs Kiwanis Club of Red Oak

Nancy Nelson United Farmers Cooperative

HANDS

Dan & Stephanie Pollock Davis Taylor Insurance Great Western Bank Jim & Jan Herzberg

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel

The Sparr Family Rogers Plumbing & Heating

US Bank

Bank Iowa Body Basics Chiropractic

Clarios

Miller Financial Group Precision Diesel Susan Bergren

HEART

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING SPONSORS. Just to name a few…

4-H County Council

AgriVision Equipment

Amy & Alyssa Strebe

Andrew Herzberg—Vitaferm Minerals

ASI Audiology

Axel & Bette Larson

Belt's Auto & Trailer Sales

Bruce Supplies & Construction

CR Graphics

Carol & Ilah Jean Renander Memorial

Carol Sparr & Ted Sparr Memorial

Carolyn Porter

Chris & Christine Baird

Circle C Carriages

City of Red Oak

Corn Dawgs Boarding

Creston Livestock Auction

Dale & Margaret Spencer

Dan & Jo Peterson

Darrell Porter Memorial

DeKay Construction

Dovel Refrigeration & Appliance

Dr. Janet & Ken Wade

Dr. Terry Gillespie

Drake Brown

Earl Sunderman

Engstrand Family & Brooke Engstrand Memorial

Fareway

Farm Bureau Financial Services

Farm Credit Services of America

FG 12 Concrete LLC

Fisher Family

Fraternal Order of the Eagles

Gary & Rhoda Hartstack

Glen Christiansen Family

Grant Spitfires 4-H Club

Grant Sunshine Federated Garden Club

Gray’s Custom Ag, LLC

Happy Cattle Shades

Hogberg Family

Houghton State Bank

Hy-Vee Red Oak

In Memory of Chad VanHouten

In Memory of Joanne Baird

Iowa Meat Goat Association

Jack Baird

Jerry & Juanita Skalberg

KCSI-KOAK Radio

Kammerer Family

Kirk & Linda Baird

Liddell Auction Services

M & M Farms

Mariah & Thomas Shipley

Mark Allen Drainage

McClure Engineering Co.

McCunn Family

Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Assoc.

Mills-Montgomery County Corn Growers

Mitchell Land Improvement

Molly Faye’s

Montgomery Valley Farms

MTE Office Center

Nachurs Alpine Solutions

Nancy Nelson

Nancie Platt

Nelson Simmentals & Angus

Newman Upholstery

Nickolaison Family

Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association

Red Oak Chrysler

Red Oak Elk’s Lodge

Red Oak Express

Red Oak Fabrication

Red Oak FFA

Red Oak FFA Alumni Assoc.

Red Oak Livestock Market

Red Oak Optimist Club

Red Oak Rotary Club

Red Oak Toastmasters

Rick & Esther Carlson Family

Rockin’ G Cattle Company

Rod & Janean Hart

Roger & Beth Vial Family

Ron and JoAnn Hartstack

Southwestern Community College

Southwest Iowa REC

State Farm - Dave Carbaugh

Strickland Photography

The Villisca Review Stanton Viking

Ted Sparr Memorial

Trasy Sparr

Vial Insurance

Vincent & Becky Dolch

Walnut Creek Acres

Wright Seed

Your Real Estate Choice, Inc.

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Montgomery County Extension Office

400 Bridge Street, Suite 2

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

Office: 712.623.2592

Office Hours: 8am-4:30pm Monday – Thursday

8am-12pm Friday

Hours may vary during fair.

For questions:

Check the Extension Fair Office located by the 4-H Food Stand

Or call—712-623-2592 or 712-789-1565

Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery

4-H Online: https://iowa.4honline.com

FairEntry: montgomerycountyfair.fairentry.com

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Program infor-mation may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Lan-guage) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an al-leged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to

www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Objective ………………………...………………………………………………………………….. Code of Ethics ……………………………………………………………………………………… Volunteers and Staff ……………………………………………………………………………. County Fair Participation Requirements ………………………………………………. Livestock Rules and Regulations …………………………………………………………..

Beef ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Dogs ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Goats ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Horse and Pony ……………………………………………………………………………… Poultry …………………………………………………………………………………………… Rabbits …………………………………………………………………………………………... Sheep …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Swine ……………………………………………………………………………………………... Showmanship…………………………………………………………………………………. Livestock Auction …………..……………………………………………………………….

Static Judging ………………………………………………………………………………..…….. Animals ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Agriculture and Natural Resources …………………………………………………. Creative Arts/Photography …………………………………………………………….. Family and Consumer Sciences ……………………………………………………….. Personal Development …………………………………….…………………….. Communications Posters……………………………………….……………………….. Science, Engineering and Technology ……………………………………………..

Communications Event ……………………………………………………………………….. Awardrobe Clothing Event ………………………………………………………………….. Table Setting…………………………………. …………………………………………….…….. Food for Iowa 4-H Fairs Guide ………………………………………………………………

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OBJECTIVES FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR

For 4-H and FFA Youth:

To provide a setting for 4-H and FFA youth to further demonstrate, learn, and apply practical methods of production, management and/or marketing their projects.

To assist 4-H and FFA youth in communicating life skill development in the areas of self-concept, communication, decision making, learn how to learn, coping with change, citizenship and leadership.

To provide an opportunity for 4-H and FFA youth to measure their progress and skills against individual goals and accepted standards.

To provide an opportunity for 4-H and FFA youth to participate in a wide variety of program opportunities beyond the local club or chapter level.

To provide an opportunity for 4-H and FFA youth to gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively with others.

For Public:

To stimulate interest in the variety of projects and experiences that 4-H & FFA offer.

To acquaint the public with the Iowa 4-H and FFA Programs. To provide a showcase for accomplishments of 4-H and FFA youth.

This We Believe…

The Guiding Principles of Iowa 4-H Vision: A world in which youth and adults learn, grown and work for positive change. Mission: 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Values: In 4-H we are committed to helping young people develop skills that will help them succeed. We, the youth and adults of the 4-H movement, value: *Youth as powerful members of society *Youth and adults as caring partners *Learning as a lifelong commitment *Diversity and social conscience *Doing our best and making it better We thank you for contributing to these principles .

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A signed copy of the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics must be returned to the Montgomery County Extension Office prior to May 15th if the exhibitor expects to participate in any 4-H sponsored event at the Montgomery County Fair.

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VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

Fair Board Members

Amy Liddell, President Nancy Nelson, Treasurer Tanner Allensworth Colin Bruce Brian Carlson Mark Confer Matt Confer Don Gohlinghorst Fred Hossle David Jenkins

Andrew Herzberg, Vice Pres. Kerry Confer, Secretary Canden Johnson Clay Jordan Andy Larson Danny Olson Ron Nickolaison Don Nippert Joseph Parker Ben Peterson

Brian LeRette, Past President Brandon Powell Gerald Sederburg Earl Sunderman Allan Thole Alec Thomas Scott Turner Andy Vial Grant Vrba Julie Wolfe

Mike Thomas, Chairman Kelli Bucy Susan Bergren

Karen Klocke Lori DeKay Scott Bruce

Dylan Dolch Marti Clark-Moffett Shelly Preston

Extension Council Members

Kayla Mitchell Rose Nippert SheAnna Brown

Madison Doyle Alexia Fridolph Allie Sandin

Ashley Henneman Abby Pendleton

4-H County Youth Council

Grace Nippert Chris Nippert Cord Nippert Alexia Fridolph Tim Fridolph Kate Fridolph Lauren Johnson

Leanne Johnson Michelle Sandin Cloie Bruce Samantha Beeson Corbin Wolfe Ashley Henneman Alan Spencer

Tess Mittag Mark Confer, At-large Ann Gigstad, At-large Marti Clark-Moffett, Extension Co. Rep. Andrew Herzberg, Fair Board Rep.

4-H and Youth Committee

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Montgomery County 4-H Leaders

East Sunrisers Chris Nippert

Grant Spitfires

Tim & Kate Fridolph Brooke Doyle

Stanton Strivers Michelle Sandin

Marti Clark-Moffett Amy Tibben

Stennett Panthers Ryan & Samantha Beeson

Red Oak Clover Kids

Stephanie Vinton-Pollock

Stanton Clover Kids Extension Staff

Villisca Clover Kids

Abby Herzberg

Fair Superintendents

Beef: Austin Sorensen, Lathan Gray Clothing/Fashion: Michelle Gillespie, Shelley Bergren Communications: Stephanie Vinton-Pollock, Marti Clark-Moffett Dog: Jenny Ellis Food & Nutrition: Carol Sparr, Jane Waltz Herdsmanship: Kyle Olson, Colin Bruce Horse: Michelle Jordan, Kate Carlson Livestock Judging: Alan Spencer Poultry: Chris Nippert, Naomi McCunn Rabbits: Curtis Woods, Earl Sunderman Sheep/Goats: Darrin Fisher, Tanner Allensworth Shooting Sports: Bill Drey, Jake Payne Swine: Kirk Swanson, Andy Vial Static: Mary Carlson, Laurie Peterson Table Setting: Stephanie Vinton-Pollock

Extension Staff

Lori Mitchell, County Program Director Eva Woods, County Youth Coordinator Katie Hart, Office Assistant Skie Campbell, Summer Assistant Savanna Moffett, Summer Assistant Jane Hayes-Johnk, Youth Field Specialist

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COUNTY FAIR PARTICIPATION

1. During the program year, a member must attend a minimum of three regular club meetings of their own club before July 1st to be eligible to show at the county fair. The time period for the 3 meetings attended will be from September 1 to the last day of June of the following year (11-month period).

2. A 4-H member must submit their online enrollment using 4hOnline.com on or before May 15th of the current 4-H year to be eligible to participate in the Montgomery County Fair. Additionally, a signed copy of the Iowa Exhibitor Code of Ethics must be submitted to the Extension Office prior to the May 15th deadline.

3. Only 4th-12th grade (or grade equivalent) members will be eligible to exhibit in competitive classes at the Montgomery County Fair. Clover Kid members can participate in non-competitive divisions. Youth must have completed 5th grade before they are eligible to compete at the Iowa State Fair.

4. A member will become ineligible to exhibit at the county level at the end of the calendar year in which they graduate from high school.

5. All 4-H and FFA members are to receive premium checks based on ribbon placing. The Montgomery County Agricultural Society may withhold premium money upon violation of rules and requirements as stated in the current year’s fair book or the Iowa Exhibitor Code of Ethics.

Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 7. All 4-H and FFA project entries for the Montgomery County Fair will be submitted using

the FairEntry system online. Entries must be submitted online and approved by Extension personnel before the entry deadline.

Special Accommodations Any 4-H or FFA member who needs special accommodations during their assigned judging times at the Montgomery County Fair must fill out a request form at the Extension Office by July 1st.

Official Dress While exhibiting all members must wear the official dress as defined below. If exhibitors are not wearing the official dress, they will be asked to change into clothing appropriate for the event in which they are partaking.

The Official Dress includes a Montgomery County 4-H or school FFA issued t-shirt (club shirts and Iowa State Fair t-shirts are not allowed), plain blue jeans and closed-toe shoes.

Exhibitors showing livestock are required to wear an exhibitor number at all times when they are in the show ring and they must wear closed-toe shoes (not tennis shoes).

Members wishing to exhibit horses must follow additional official dress requirements: Solid color long sleeve shirt, plain blue jeans, 4-H armband on the left arm and a belt. FFA Members must wear their FFA jacket or FFA arm band while exhibiting. Cowboy hats are required for halter classes while helmets are required in all riding classes.

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LIVESTOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Any bona fide county 4-H or FFA member is eligible to exhibit, providing their project is

officially entered on 4hOnline. Market beef must be verified by February 1st. All goats, sheep, swine, horse, dog, and breeding beef ID forms are to be completed and verified in 4hOnline by June 1st. All poultry and rabbit ID forms are to be completed and verified in 4hOnline by June 15th.

2. Throughout the Montgomery County Fair, each 4-H or FFA Exhibitor is responsible for feeding, walking, fitting, grooming and the care of his/her own livestock. If assistance is needed it should be done by a family member, leader or another Montgomery County 4-H or FFA Exhibitor.

3. All livestock entered at County Fair must match identification sheets on file in the County Extension Office. If they do not match, livestock will be sent home.

4. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. Entries will be collected using the FairEntry system online.

5. The individual showing 4-H or FFA projects must be an active member of a Montgomery County 4-H Club, the Red Oak FFA Chapter, Southwest Valley FFA Chapter, or Griswold FFA Chapter. Each FFA Chapter must supply the Montgomery County Extension Office with a list of their FFA members. It is recommended that these FFA members live in Montgomery County or have approval prior to June 1st to show at the County Fair.

6. No diseased animals will be allowed on the grounds. (See State and Federal Animal Health Requirements.)

7. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects in animals exhibited will be considered fraud and deception. The act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method per os (by esophagus) is prohibited.

8. Painting, dyeing, colored adhesives or use of color agents on any part of the animal is not permitted. Projects that show evidence of this during the judging or after the show, will be dropped from the show with no prize or ribbon awarded. Superintendents have the right to wipe animals to check for paint or other coloring agents, as well as observation of the wash racks after the show.

9. On the day of the livestock show, fitting and grooming will be done by the exhibitor, family member or a 4-H leader/FFA advisor.

10. The superintendents reserve the right to withhold the premiums awarded in any case in which it appears that the regulations have not been followed.

11. The Show Superintendent will interpret, review and revise rules and settle all questions or differences connected with the project area, with input from 4-H and Youth Committee, Extension personnel, and Extension Council.

12. All 4-H and FFA livestock exhibits are to be entered at the Fairgrounds as indicated in the schedule.

13. Exhibitors are to furnish their own feed and equipment.

14. Any animal that becomes wild or uncontrollable causing a safety concern during the show may be declared ineligible by the species superintendent.

15. The class in which market beef, swine, sheep, poultry, goats, and rabbits are placed will be determined by the weight taken by an official weigh master on the day of entry.

16. Exhibitors are expected to treat their animals in a humane manner.

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17. Exhibitors who wish to sell their market animals or participate in the carcass contests must notify the Superintendents at the time the animals are weighed, indicating which animals will sell and/or go to the carcass show.

18. All exhibitors must wear their county 4-H or school sponsored FFA t-shirt when exhibiting, with the exception of the Horse and Pony exhibitors, as they have their own apparel guidelines. Please see page 8 for official dress regulations.

19. The Montgomery County Ag Society (Fair Board) and ISU Extension & Outreach Montgomery County will not be responsible for any accident or losses to exhibitors.

21. All 4-H related horse events across the state of Iowa (including horse practices) will require the use of ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness when mounted and riding and driving – every time, every ride.

22. No substitute showmen are allowed unless the 4-H member is injured or seriously ill at the time of the show, in which will need superintendent approval, or if they have two animals in the same class. Substitute showmen must be an active Montgomery County 4-H or FFA member exhibiting at the fair.

23. No coaching will be allowed from or near the ring. This includes verbal and non-verbal coaching. Violators will be escorted from the barn/showing area for the duration of the show.

24. All market beef, swine, sheep and goats will be castrated before the initial pre-fair weigh-in or they cannot be tagged or identified.

25. All livestock exhibitors showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits are required to be FSQA or YQCA certified.

26. The Iowa 4-H Animal Care and Management Disclosure Statement is required for all market animals and horses. If not submitted at check-in, the exhibitor will not be eligible to show.

27. Livestock entry and release times are subject to change due to extreme weather in the interest of animal welfare.

The 2020 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry and Birds at a County 4H/FFA Fair Exhibition letter will be sent to families with the 2020 Montgomery County Fair

packet after July 1.

BEEF Superintendents: Austin Sorensen & Lathan Gray Check-in: Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

(Market Animals Only to be Weighed) Judging: Saturday, July 18 10:00 AM (Blow & Go)

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following check-in.

A. General Information

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show Order:

a. Registered Heifers b. Commercial Heifers c. Cow/Calf

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d. Feeder Calves e. Bottle/Bucket Calves f. Rate of Gain g. Market Heifers h. Market Steers i. Selection of Champions j. Showmanship

4. Showmanship: All showmanship rules will apply. B. General Rules:

1. ALL fans must be hung. Absolutely NO butt fans. 2. The use of artificial coloring agents on any part of the animals will not be

allowed. 3. The grooming must be done within the safety fence. All grooming and fitting

must be completed by the exhibitor, an immediate family member, another exhibiting 4-H/FFA member or leader/advisor.

4. Beef being sold must weigh at least 1050 lbs and should weigh a max. of 1500 lbs. Contact the beef superintendent ASAP if you think this will be an issue.

5. Each exhibitor may be accompanied by one person in the staging area. This person MUST be an immediate family member or a current Iowa 4-H or FFA Member. However, the exhibitor is solely responsible for all grooming of the animal from the time they enter the staging area to the time they exit the ring. All others will be asked to leave the staging area.

Breeding Beef A. Breeding Heifers

1. Purebred registration papers must be submitted at County Fair check-in. These animals must be registered in 4-H or FFA member’s name or show logical family relationship. Animals not meeting this requirement will exhibit in commercial division. Tattoos will be verified at time of check-in.

2. There will be a breed class for each breed represented. 3. All breeding heifers will be weighed, and a shoulder height measurement will

be made. Shoulder height will determine class splits, then based on weight if needed.

4. Limit of three (3) breeding heifers per exhibitor. 5. Classes:

20101– Angus 20102– Charolais 20103 – Chianina 20104 – Hereford 20105 – Limousine 20106 – Maine 20107 – Shorthorn Plus 20108 – Simmental 20109 – Other 20120 – Commercial

B. Cow/Calf and Feeder Calf Classes 1. Cow-Calf Pairs

a. All cows must be broke to lead and enrolled by exhibitor as a breeding exhibit. Cows must be identified on breeding beef ID form in 4hOnline by June 1st.

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b. The calf must be born after January 1st of the current year. If it’s born after June 1st, then the calf information should be reported to the Extension office within 10 days of its birth.

c. Registration Papers will be required to show by breed, otherwise will be automatically put in commercial class.

d. Classes: 20130 – Commercial Cow/Calf Pairs 20140 – Seedstock Cow/Calf Pairs

2. Feeder Calf a. Calves must be born after January 1st of the current year. b. Calves must be identified by June 1st in 4hOnline. You can identify

no more than four (4) calves per exhibitor. c. Exhibitor may exhibit no more than two (2) calves. d. Classes will be split by age and sex. Class size will be determined by

the superintendent according to the number of heifers and steers entered. Special awards will be presented to champions.

e. Feeder calves will be entered by notifying Extension Staff of the tag numbers by 8:30 PM on Wednesday, July 16 at beef weigh-in.

f. Feeder calves can arrive the morning of the show and will be dismissed immediately following their class. General fitting rules will apply.

g. Classes: 20201 – Feeder Heifers 20202 – Feeder Steers

Market Beef A. Live Contest

1. Up to four (4) market beef animals may be shown at the Fair, if the 4th is a market heifer.

2. All calves must have been weighed on December 15th at the county weigh-in or have approval from the Extension Office to attend another county’s weigh-in. 4HOnline ID required by February 1st. Final weight will be taken on the fairgrounds on entry day. Average daily gain will be computed and printed in the show order.

3. To earn a purple or blue (in class) award, steers must gain 2.4 lbs. per day, and heifers must gain 2.2 lbs. per day.

4. Weight classes will be established so approximately equal numbers of calves will be shown in each class.

5. The Beginners Class is grades 4, 5, or 6, with first year showing in beef. A first year beef exhibitor may show one (1) market steer or market heifer of his/her choice in the beginner class. Additional entries will show in the regular market beef steer classes.

6. Regular market steer classes will be broken into separate weight classes for “purchased” and “home raised” steers. An animal is considered “Home Raised” if the calf was bred, born and raised by the Montgomery County 4-H/FFA Exhibitor/Parent/Guardian or if the calf is a result of a bred cow/bred heifer purchase of the family. In the event that Artificial Insemination (AI) or Embryo Transplant (ET) is used, there must be bill of sale to state the 4-Her selected and purchased the embryos. If Artificial Insemination (AI) or Embryo Transplant (ET) is used, verification of the producer/origin of the calf must be provided at fair weigh-in.

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7. Classes: 20221 – Beginner Market Heifers

20222 – Beginner Market Steers 20230 – Market Heifers 20240 – Home Raised Market Steers 20250 – Purchased Market Steers B. Carcass Contest A member may enter one or more enrolled market beef animals in the Carcass Show. An entry fee per head will be deducted from the packer check you will receive to offset Carcass Show costs. Animals not exhibited at Fair will be allowed to go to Carcass, but they must ID at weigh-in and be at the designated Auction Barn by designated time on Sunday, July 19. Once you ID your carcass at weigh-in, you cannot substitute another animal. No regular premiums will be paid out. Ribbons and special cash prizes will be awarded. Carcass animals must be ID’ed at the county fair weigh-in. No add-ons will be accepted. Scratching an animal will result in the charge of a $20.00 processing fee. Notification must be made directly to the Extension Office, and it is the 4-H or FFA member’s responsibility to make such notification.

C. 4-H and FFA Junior Feeder Pens (The objective of this project is to purchase, feed and sell a beef project to show financial responsibility. There will be no cost to the exhibitor for this project as sponsorship donations will cover all costs.)

1. Any 4-H or FFA member may enter 3 to 6 head of steers or heifers at weigh-in with other market animals. No less than 3 head may be entered. Animals must be owned and fed by 4-H/FFA member.

2. Final selection of ‘Pen of 3’ must be identified by number on or before March 1 of 4-H year.

3. Only 1 - ‘Pen of 3’ may be exhibited at Fair. 4. These market animals will ‘not’ be shown at fair but will be on display at the

Fairgrounds with other animals. 5. Records for “purchased” animals must be provided, and “home raised”

animals will be valued by local market sales data for the week of weigh in for start of project ‘basis’ .

6. Exhibitors must keep accurate production records. All feed, hay and yardage costs will be included in record keeping. (Yardage includes: labor, veterinary care, bedding fuel, utilities, office supplies, interest and processing.)

7. All animals will have an ultrasound during the project year as part of the program scoring and producer feedback for animal quality.

8. All animals will go to the carcass contest with the other fair cattle for carcass information after the fair. The carcass results will be used in the final scoring of the project.

9. Financing by others may be used due the cost of this project, but must be included in project cost. (ie: bank, Farm Credit, or other)

10. To earn a blue ribbon the project must average rate of gain of at least 2.4 lbs. per day.

11. Exhibitor project may go through fair sale to receive premium dollars if no other beef project is sold.

12. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will receive an award at Carcass Meeting.

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13. The Beef Superintendent will calculate scoring for final results using the following point scale.

Profitability (ROI) 40 Record Keeping 40 Rate of Gain 40 Ultrasound 40 Carcass Results 40

200 Possible Points 14. Class: 20260 — 4-H or FFA Junior Feeder Pen

D. 4-H Bucket/Bottle Calf 1. Project is open to Junior age 4-H’ers (4th, 5th, & 6th grade). 2. Any newborn or orphan calf, steer or heifer, dairy or beef that is calved

between March 1st and May 15th may be shown. If purchased, the calf must be purchased and in possession of the exhibitor within 2 weeks of birth, ear tagged and identified on 4hOnline by June 1st.

3. Exhibitor may identify two (2) animals, but is limited to showing only one (1) animal at the County Fair.

4. Calves are to be shown at halter. 5. Superintendent may combine or divide entries. 6. Calves will be brought in Wednesday at 8:30 PM and released with other

livestock. 7. All fair rules/health requirements will apply, as stated in the Montgomery

County Fair book. 8. 4-H’ers may keep a bucket/bottle calf for breeding heifer, dairy heifer or

market beef for classes next year. 9. Written records will be turned in and oral interviews will be held prior to the

judging day. Knowledge, general health and showmanship will be evaluated on livestock judging day. The records will be turned in on entry day and returned to the 4-H member after the fair.

10. No clipping or fitting will be allowed on the calves. Washing, brushing, combing and blow-drying are permitted.

11. There will be a mandatory exhibitor meeting immediately following check-in. 12. Projects will be evaluated on the following: Written records; oral interview;

cleanliness, general health, showmanship. 13. Class:

20210 – 4-H Bucket/Bottle Calf

DOGS Superintendent: Jenny Ellis Judging: Tuesday, July 14

Check-in: 10:00 AM Show: 10:30 AM

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following check-in. A. General Information

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White - $1.00

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3. Show Order: a. Obedience b. Handling c. Agility

4. Showmanship: All showmanship rules will apply. Additional information is contained in the Handling Section.

B. General Rules 1. Members must be enrolled in 4-H Dog Project on 4hOnline. 2. Exhibitors must enter their animal and upload their rabies certificate in

4hOnline by June 1st. 3. There will be 12 project classes and 4 handling classes prior to fair time. It is

highly recommended that all classes are attended. If no classes are attended, the dog cannot be shown.

4. All dogs must be leashed or crated while waiting for their classes to be called. Dog owners will provide their own water pan and food. The use of choke chains and buckle collars in obedience and show leads in handling are to be used while showing. No prong or pinch collars, gentle leaders or harnesses will be used in the show ring at any time.

5. Dogs will not be allowed in barn area where other animals are housed. 6. Proof of current Distemper shot, proof of Parvo shot every 3 years after initial

puppy shot and 1 year booster (or proof of titer test) and Rabies certificates are required to be on file on 4hOnline prior to first class. (Proof of vaccinations must be brought to the first class the first week of May in order to participate.)

7. No dogs may be shown that have puppies under 8 weeks of age.

Obedience

1. Ribbons will be awarded for Pre-novice, Sub-novice, Novice, Graduate Novice, Open and Utility Classes as follows:

a. Purple – 190 – 200 points b. Blue – 170 – 189.5 points c. Red – 150 – 169.5 points d. White – 149.5 points and lower

2. To advance to the next level or class, the exhibitor must receive a blue ribbon (170 or more points) in the previous year. The only exception to this is Pre-Novice “A” exhibitors who must advance to Pre-Novice “B” the next year.

3. Classes: 30101- Beginners Novice A

1st year for both exhibitor and dog. Dog must not have earned any obedience title. Heel ON leash 40 pts Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

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30102—Beginners Novice B 2nd+ year exhibitor/2nd year dog OR Either exhibitor or dog with previous training experience, but 1st year for the other team member. Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any obedience title.

Heel ON leash 40 pts Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

30103—Preferred Novice A Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for Examination Off leash 40 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 40 pts Down/Sit Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

30104—Preferred Novice B Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 40 pts Heel free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 40 pts Down/Sit Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

30105—Novice A Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Long Sit (1 min) Drop leash 30 pts Long Down (3 min) Drop leash 30 pts

30106—Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog may not have earned third leg towards any CD title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Long Sit (1 min) Drop leash 30 pts Long Down (3 min) Drop leash 30 pts

30107—Graduate Novice A This class is for exhibitor/ dog team that is just beginning dumbbell work. Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title.

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Heel free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Dumbbell Recall Off leash 30 pts Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Recall over broad Jump Off leash 30 pts Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

30108—Graduate Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title.

Heel free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Dumbbell Recall Off leash 30 pts Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Recall over broad Jump Off leash 30 pts Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

30109—Preferred Open No limit on number of years exhibitor / dog team may enter. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned their 3rd leg towards any CDX title.

Heel fee & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Retrieve on Flat Off leash 40 pts Retrieve over High Jump Off leash 40 pts Broad Jump Handler at side Off leash 40 pts

30110—Open No limit to number of years exhibitor/dog team may enter. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any UD titles.

Heel Free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 30 pts Retrieve on flat Off leash 20 pts Retrieve Over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Broad Jump Handler at side Off leash 20 pts Long Sit (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts Long Down (5 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

Handling (Showmanship) 1. Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and must be owned

by the exhibitor or in partnership with parent or guardian. 2. The exhibitor is limited to one (1) entry in this division. 3. The handler grades are as of the current school year. 4. Class determination is based on the age of the handler and number of years of training

completed by the Handler in the 4-H dog project area. 5. Handling classes will be judged using the showmanship card:

Exhibitor (appearance & attitude) 15 points Dog Grooming & condition 25 points Handling 30 points Questions 30 points Total 100 points

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6. Ribbons will be awarded as follows: a. Purple – 90 – 100 points b. Blue – 80 – 89 points c. Red – 70 – 79 points d. White – 69 points or less

7. First place winners in each class will compete for champion overall showmanship. 8. Classes:

30201—Junior “A” Handling: Junior handler (grades 4, 5, or 6) in first year of handling training. 30202—Junior “B” Handling: Junior handler (grades 4, 5, or 6) in second year or beyond of handling training. 30211—Intermediate “A” Handling: Intermediate handlers (grades 7 or 8) in first year of handling training. 30212—Intermediate “B” Handling: Intermediate handler (grades 7 or 8) in second year or beyond of handling training. 30221—Senior “A” Handling: Senior Handler (grades 9, 10, 11 or 12) in first year of handling training. 30222—Senior “B” Handling: Senior handler (grades 9, 10, 11, or 12) in second year or beyond of handling training.

Agility

1. To enroll in agility, a dog-handler team must have completed an obedience class. 2. Dog-handler teams wishing to participate in agility must also participate and compete in

one obedience or rally class. 3. Each dog-handler team must start at the Novice level of agility. 4. Agility is a course consisting of various obstacles with 3 levels of competition, each

increasing in difficulty. Each dog/handler team must begin at the first level prior to progressing.

5. For the safety of dogs they must be a minimum of 12 months old for agility competition. Younger dogs may attend agility training classes but will not be allowed to compete until 12 months old.

6. No dog with any physical or mental condition that would impair performance will be allowed to compete in agility. Some examples include hip dysplasia, obesity, slipped stifles or advancing age. A judge and/or county instructor will have the authority to stop participation of any dog whose soundness they question. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to contact their veterinarian if they question their dog’s ability to participate.

7. Training aids and treats are not permitted during competition. An exhibitor may reward their dog when they have left the competition ring gating.

8. Beginners may run dogs on leash. 9. A perfect score for the agility course is 200 points. Faults are given for every second a

dog goes over the Standard Course Time. Faults are also given if the judge notices a handler and dog take an obstacle out of sequence, miss a contact zone, displace a bar or panel on a jump, jump off the pause table before the judge is done counting, running around refusing an obstacle, touching either the dog or any obstacle by the handler while running the course and/or outside assistance during the competition.

10. Ribbons will be awarded as follows: a. Purple – 190 – 200 points b. Blue – 170 – 189.5 points c. Red – 150 – 169.5 points d. White – 149.5 points and lower

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11. Classes: 30300—Standard Novice: For the dog/handler that are just starting in Agility. There are 8-10 obstacles on this course. Each fault equals 1 point. 30310—Standard Intermediate: For the dog/handler that has completed the Novice level. There are 10-12 obstacles on this course. Each fault equals 2 points. 30320—Standard Advanced: For the dog/handler that have competed the Intermediate level. There are 12-14 obstacles on this course. Each fault equals 3 points.

GOATS Superintendents: Tanner Allensworth & Darrin Fisher

Weigh-In: Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Judging Day: Thursday, July 16 following Sheep Show (Blow & Go)

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the check-in.

A. General Information 1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show order:

a. Breeding Goats b. Market Goats c. Showmanship

4. Showmanship: All showmanship rules will apply. B. General Rules:

1. All goats must have a scrapies tag, scrapies tattoo or breed registration tattoo present at weigh-in.

2. No sexually intact male goats will be allowed at the county fair. 3. There will be no powdering, painting or coloring agent used on any goat.

Exhibitors in violation will not be allowed to show. 4. Any rule violation may disqualify the goat. 5. If horned, market goats must have horns tipped blunt before the fair. 6. Goats must be broke to lead. Exhibitors may use halters, collars, or collar with

a short lead when showing. 7. Bracing is allowed. However, all goats must have four feet on the floor in the

show ring at all times. Exhibitors will receive one warning. Second offense will result in disqualification.

8. Cosmetic surgery, icing, cold towels, or any form of cooling the goat will not be permitted.

9. All goats must arrive on the fairgrounds clipped and show ready. Clipping will not be allowed on show day.

10. Goats showing evidence of fungus or ringworm will be unable to show and will be removed from the fairgrounds immediately.

Breeding Goats

1. All breeding goats must be entered in 4honline by June 1st. 2. A member may show four (4) breeding goats. 3. Goats in this division may not be shown in the market goat classes.

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4. Classes: 23111 Dairy Does - Under 5 months 23112 Dairy Does - 5-6 months 23113 Dairy Does - 6 months-1 year 23114 Dairy Does - 1-2 years 23115 Dairy Does - 2-3 years 23116 Dairy Does - 3-5 years 23131 Jr. Boer Does - Under 5 months 23132 Jr. Boer Does - 5-6 months 23133 Jr. Boer Does - 6 months-1 year 23134 Jr. Boer Doe - 1-2 years 23135 Sr. Boer Does - 2-3 years 23136 Sr. Boer Does - 3-5 years 23150 Other Breed Does

Market Goats

1. An exhibitor may weigh in up to 10 goats. They may exhibit four (4) head. 2. All market goats must be entered in 4honline by June 1st. 3. Market goat classes are open to wethers or doe kids. 4. All market goats must be uniformly clipped with 3/8 inch length of hair or less

above the knee and hock joints to include the head, excluding the tail. 5. All market goats must be castrated by spring weigh-in. 6. Minimum weight is 40 pounds to participate in the show and be sold; there is

no maximum weight. 7. All goats will be weighed and divided by weight into classes after weigh-in. 8. Classes:

23210 Home Raised Market Goat 23220 Purchased Market Goat

HORSE & PONY Superintendents: Michelle Jordan & Kate Carlson

Judging: Saturday, July 11 Check-in: 8:00 AM Show: 9:00AM

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the check-in.

A. General Information & Rules:

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White - $1.00 3. Showmanship: All showmanship rules apply. 4. Horses must be entered in 4honline no later than June 1st. 5. There will be a rookie division open to first and second year exhibitors

regardless of age. These will be Walk and Trot only classes, unless noted. Exhibitors become ineligible for this division the next year if they win a class this year.

6. Horses must be inspected by a vet at fair check-in. 7. State Rule: Maximum of 5 horses can be identified; of those, 2 may be leased. 8. State Rule: Leased horses must have a completed lease form, 4H 106C,

uploaded into 4honline by June 1st.

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9. State Rule: Animal can be identified by more than one exhibitor (immediate sibling or step-sibling only) but cannot be identified as 4-H under one sibling and FFA under another sibling.

10. Halter/confirmation class horses must be owned; cannot be leased. 11. A 4-H or FFA member may exhibit up to three (3) different horses or ponies. 12. No stallions one (1) year of age or older may be exhibited. 13. 4-H or FFA members must wear the following attire while exhibiting: Solid

color long sleeve shirt, dark blue jeans, boots, 4-H arm band on left arm or FFA jacket or FFA arm band, and belt. Cowboy hats in halter classes, helmet in all riding classes.

14. All 4-H related horse events across the state of Iowa will require the use of ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness when mounted, riding or driving every time, every ride and will include horse practices.

15. 4-H Rules & Regulations For Equine Shows in Iowa shall be followed with regard to equipment requirements. This is available online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfilesagriculture/4H511CEquineRulesRegOnline2013.pdf

16. Show Order & Classes: (Classes may be combined if insufficient number of horses are entered in a class.)

311 Halter 31101 Junior Geldings (5 years and under) 31102 Senior Geldings (6 years and over) 31103 Junior Mares and Fillies (5 years and under) 31104 Senior Mares (6 years and older) 312 Showmanship

31204 Junior Showmanship 31205 Intermediate Showmanship 31206 Senior Showmanship 20 minute break for tack change and warm up

313 Trail 31300 Rookie 31301 Junior 31302 Intermediate 31303 Senior

314 Hunter Under Saddle 31401 Rookie 31402 Open

315 Hunter Seat Equitation 31501 Rookie 31502 Open

316 Hunter Hack 31600 Hunter Hack

317 Walk Trot 31701 Rookie Walk Trot 31702 Open Walk Trot

318 Western Pleasure 31800 Junior 31801 Intermediate 31802 Senior

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319 Ranch Horse Pleasure 31900 Junior 31901 Intermediate 31902 Senior 320 Western Horsemanship 32000 Junior 32001 Intermediate 32002 Senior 321 Reining 32100 Rookie (abbreviated pattern, loping required) 32101 Open 322 Egg and Spoon 32200 Rookie 32201 Open 323 Bareback Equitation 32300 Rookie 32301 Open 324 Barrels 32400 Junior 32401 Intermediate 32402 Senior 325 Poles 32500 Junior 32501 Intermediate 32502 Senior

POULTRY Superintendents: Chris Nippert & Naomi McCunn

Poultry Testing: N/A Weigh-in: Wednesday, July 15 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Judging: Wednesday, July 15 1:30 PM

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the check-in.

A. General Information: 1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show Order:

a. Egg Production b. Breeding individuals c. Non-commercial poultry d. Meat pens e. Meat individuals f. Showmanship

4. Showmanship: All showmanship rules will apply. B. General Rules:

1. An exhibitor may show up to a total of 10 entries. Limit of one (1) pen in each species of meat production. This means one (1) pen of three (3) chickens, one (1) pen of two (2) water fowl (ducks or geese), and one (1) pen of two (2) turkeys. Individuals can be taken out of the pen.

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2. Only poultry shown in the meat production classes will be eligible to be sold in the livestock auction. This includes: one (1) pen of meat poultry may be sold, such as one (1) pen of three (3) chickens, one (1) pen of two (2) water fowl (ducks or geese), OR one (1) pen of two (2) turkeys - with a limit of five (5) birds. Broiler chickens must weigh 4 pounds to be sold.

3. Pollarium testing will be done at the Fair. Exhibitors will be required to pay for the testing.

4. Each exhibitor must furnish his/her own padlocks. 5. All exhibitors showing poultry (breeding and/or meat) must be entered in the

poultry project on 4hOnline by June 1st. 6. All poultry animals should be entered on 4hOnline by June 15th. 7. Terminology:

Pullet: A female chicken hatched after February 1 of the current year. Hen: A female chicken hatched before February 1 of the current year. Cockerel: A male chicken hatched after February 1 of the current year. Cock: A male chicken hatched before February 1 of the current year. Market Bird: Poultry hatched after February 1 of the current year and raised for meat.

Breeding Birds and Pens 1. All breeding poultry must be individually identified on 4hOnline by June 15th. 2. Only three (3) entries per breeding class with no more than six (6) entries

combined with breeding and non-commercial should be exhibited. 3. Egg production includes a pen of three hens. 4. Birds entered in egg production will be judged on health, vigor, uniformity in

type, weight, and production. Eggs are required. 5. A breeding pen consists of one male and two females, old or young (i.e. one

cock, two hens or once cockerel and two pullets.) 6. Standard (Large) Breeding Chicken Breeds:

a. American – Buckeyes, Chanteclers, Delawares, Dominiques, Hollands, Javas, Jersey Giants, Lamonas, New Hampshires, Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Rhode Island Whites, Wyandottes.

b. Asiatic – Brahmas, Cochins, Langshans c. Continental – Barnevelders, Bearded Polish, Campines,

Crevecoeurs, Faverolies, Hamburgs, Houdans, LaFleche, Lakenvelders, Non-bearded Polish, Welsummers

d. English – Australoprs, Cornish, Dorkings, Orpingtons, Redcaps, Sussex

e. Mediterranean – Anconas, Andalusians, Catalanas, Leghorns, Minorcas, Sicilian Buttercups, Spanish

7. Bantam (Small) Breeding Chicken Breeds: a. Game Bantam – Modern, Old English b. Rose Comb Clean Legged Bantam - Anconas, Antwerp Belgians

(D’anvers), Dominiques, Dorkings, Hamburgs, Leghorns, Minorcas, Red Caps, Rhode Islands, Rosecombs, Sebrights, Wyandottes

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c. Single Comb Clean Legged Bantam - Anconas, Andalusians, Australorps, Catalanas, Campines, Delawares, Dorkings, Dutch, Frizzies, Hollands, Japanses, Javas, Jersey Giants, Lakenvelders, Lamonas, Leghorns, Minorcas, Naked Necks, New Hampshires, Orpingtons, Phoenix, Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Spanish, Sussex

d. All Other Clean Legged Bantam - Ameraucanas, Araucanas, Buckeyes, Chanteclers, Cornish, Crevecoeurs, Cubalayas, Houdans, La Fleche, Malays, Polish, Shamos, Sicilian Buttercups, Sumatras, Yokohamas

e. Feather Legged Bantam - Booted, Brahmas, Cochins, Faverolies, Frizzies, Langshans, Silkies, Sultans

8. Breeding Water Fowl Breeds: a. Breeding Duck Breeds

Heavy – Aylesbury, Muscovy, Pekin, Rouen

Medium – Buff, Cayuga, Crested, Swedish

Light- Campbell, Magpie, Runner

Bantam – Call, East Indies, Mallards b. Breeding Geese Breeds

Heavy—African, Embden, Toulouse

Medium—American Buff, Pilgrim, Saddleback Pomeranian, Sebastopol

Light—Canada, Chinese, Egyptian, Tufted Roman 9. Classes:

240—Chicken Egg Production Individuals 241 – Chicken Egg Production Pen (pen of 3 hens) 242 – Individual Breeding Chickens Standard Breeds Bantam Breeds

24211—Pullets 24261—Pullets 24212—Hens 24262—Hens 24213—Cockerel 24263—Cockerel 24214—Cock 24264—Cock 24215—Breeding Pen 24265—Breeding Pen

244—Breeding Water Fowl (Ducks & Geese) Old Drake/Gander Young Drake/Gander 24411—Heavy 24421—Heavy 24412—Medium 24422—Medium 24413—Light 24423—Light 24414—Bantam 24424—Bantam Old Duck/Goose Young Duck/Goose 24431—Heavy 24441—Heavy 24432—Medium 24442—Medium 24433—Light 24443—Light 24434—Bantam 24444—Bantam Breeding Water Fowl Pen 24451—Heavy 24452—Medium 24453—Light 24454—Bantam

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246—Breeding Turkey 24610—Old Tom 24611—Young Tom 24612—Old Hen 24613—Young Hen 24614—Breeding Turkey Pen

247—Other Breeding Domestic 24710—Individual 24720—Pens

Meat Production

1. All meat poultry must be individually identified on 4hOnline by June 15th. 2. It is recommended that Market Broilers weigh from 4 lbs. to 6 lbs.; Roasters

are 6 lbs. and over. 3. Pen of three (3) market broilers will weigh 12-18 pounds; roasters will be 18

pounds and over. 4. Classes:

248—Domestic Fowl Meat Production 24810—Individual 24820—Pen of 2 249—Chicken Meat Individual 24910—Individual 24920—Pen of 3

RABBITS Superintendents: Earl Sunderman & Curtis Woods Weigh-in: Wednesday, July 15 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Judging: Wednesday, July 15 10:00 AM

There will be a mandatory meeting for rabbit exhibitors immediately following check-in. A. General Information

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White - $1.00. 3. Show Order:

a. Litter Pens – exhibition only b. Breeding Bucks c. Breeding Does d. Breeding Pens e. Individual Meat f. Meat Pens g. Showmanship

4. Showmanship: All showmanship rules will apply. B. General Rules:

1. Rabbits are to be in your possession by June 10th. Rabbits must be tattooed and verified in 4hOnline by June 15th.

2. An exhibitor may show up to four (4) individual breeding rabbits, one (1) breeding pair pen. All rabbits should be a recognized breed. No crossbred rabbits.

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3. Litter pens will not be judged. Exhibitors are welcome to bring a litter pen for exhibition viewing only. Litter pens should consist of one doe and her litter (4-6 weeks old).

4. Individual breeding rabbits (bucks and does) will be further divided at the Fair based on breed as numbers warrant.

5. Breeding pairs must come from rabbits already entered in the individual classes. Does and bucks shown as a pair must be 6 months or older (breeding age), but will not be required to have bred or produced a litter. The pair must be of the same breed.

6. An exhibitor may show two (2) individual meat rabbits and one (1) meat pen of 3, a maximum of five (5) rabbits. These classes are for rabbits of correct market weight.

7. All meat rabbits will weigh between 3 1/2 to 8 pounds. Rabbits from 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds will be shown as fryers. Rabbits over 5 1/2 pounds to 8 pounds will show as roasters. There will be a champion individual and a champion Pen of 3 in both divisions. All meat rabbits should be of a meat breed. They can be crossbred rabbits.

8. Fryer pens of three (3) should weigh a minimum of 10 1/2 pounds and a maximum of 16 1/2 pounds; Roaster pens of three (3) should weigh a minimum of 16 1/2 pounds and a maximum of 24 pounds.

9. Only rabbits shown in meat rabbit classes and weighing at least 3 1/2 lbs will be eligible to be sold.

10. ALL rabbits must be tattooed. Market rabbits must be tattooed by superintendent on June 6th. Breeding rabbits may be tattooed by owner; however, if owner does not have a way to tattoo the rabbit(s), breeding rabbits may be brought to tattoo day in June to be tattooed by the superintendent. To be shown at the State Fair, rabbits must be tattooed.

11. Exhibitors may tattoo up to 12 rabbits. 12. Exhibitors must furnish their own padlocks, along with bedding of wood chips. All

supplies must be labeled (ie: water bottles and cages). 13. Exhibitors must provide food and water for their rabbits for Sunday night. 14. All cages MUST be cleaned out by 8 AM Monday morning. 15. Classes:

(Individual breeding classes will be determined by Rabbit Superintendents based upon entry at the fair’s weigh-ins.)

Class 27200 Breeding Bucks Class 27400 Breeding Does Class 27600 Breeding Pairs Class 27700 Meat Rabbits

27701 Fryers 27711 Pen of Three Fryers 27702 Roasters 27712 Pen of Three Roasters

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SHEEP Superintendents: Darrin Fisher & Tanner Allensworth

Weigh-in: Thursday, July 16 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Judging Day: Thursday, July 16 10:30 AM (Blow & Go)

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the check-in.

A. General Information

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show Order:

a. Breeding b. Market c. Showmanship

4. Showmanship: All showmanship rules apply. B. General Rules

1. All lambs are to be born after January 1st. 2. All sheep must arrive on the fairgrounds clipped and show ready. Clipping will

not be allowed on show day. 3. The use of artificial coloring agents, including paint, on any part of the lambs

will not be allowed. 4. Cosmetic surgery, icing, cold towels, or any form of cooling the lamb will not

be permitted. 5. All sheep must have a scrapies tag, scrapies tattoo or breed registration

tattoo present at weigh-in. 6. Any violation of any rule may disqualify the lamb.

Breeding Sheep 1. All commercial ewes must be ear tagged and other breeding sheep must be

identified in 4hOnline by June 1st. 2. Purebred classes are for lambs registered with their respective Breed

Associations. 3. Commercial ewe lambs are to be either purebred ewe lambs that are not

papered or crossbred ewe lambs. 4. A member may show two (2) individual rams and two (2) individual ewes in

the purebred classes. 5. A member may show two (2) individuals in the commercial ewe lamb class. 6. A member may show two (2) yearling commercial ewes (and her lamb(s), and

purebred yearling ewes (and her lamb(s). Ewes must have been shown the previous year in the Commercial Ewe Lamb Class or the Purebred Ewe Lamb Class. The lambs may be shown in another class.

7. Breeding lambs may not be shown in the market lamb class. (Exception: Commercial Ewes.)

8. Breeding sheep will be divided by weight. 9. Breeding Classes:

28110 – Commercial Ram Lamb 28120 – Commercial Ewe Lamb

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Market Lambs 1. All market lambs must be ear tagged and identified in 4hOnline by June 1st. 2. Market lambs will be divided into classes by weight. This will be determined at

weigh-in. 3. Market lambs must be castrated at spring weigh-in. 4. Market lambs may not be shown in breeding classes (Exception: Commercial

Ewes). 5. A member may bring two pens of 3 to the Fair and show all six (6) as indi-

viduals in this division. The individuals may be from the pens or other individ-uals. A limit of six (6) market lambs may be shown by each member. Lambs in this division may be either purchased or home raised.

6. Sheep must weigh at least 100 lbs to be sold. 7. Market Lamb Classes:

Class 28210: Home Raised Market Lamb Class 28220: Purchased Market Lamb Class 28230: Home Raised Pen of 3 Market Lambs Class 28240: Purchased Pen of 3 Market Lambs Class 28250: Feeder Lamb, Less than 100 pounds

SWINE Superintendent: Kirk Swanson & Andy Vial

Weigh-in: 6:30 AM—7:30 AM Judging Day: Friday, July 17 9:00 AM

Have your animals clean and ready to show.

There will be a mandatory meeting for exhibitors immediately following the check-in.

A. General Information 1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 30. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show Order:

a. Market Barrows b. Market Gilts c. Breeding Gilts d. Champions e. Showmanship

4. Showmanship: All showmanship rules will apply. B. General Rules:

1. All exhibitors must have a premise identification number. 2. We are a non-terminal show. 3. All swine must be entered on 4honline and verified by June 1st with pictures

of all ear tags and ear notches. 4. Exhibitors will be limited to six (6) hogs entered at county fair. This includes

breeding gilt entries. All entries must be shown live. 5. There shall be no oils used on hogs. Water only! 6. Exhibitors may enter pigs in market show or breeding gilt classes. 7. Swine classes will be divided into “Barrows” and “Gilts”.

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8. Exhibitors are encouraged to have market hogs weigh between 230-310 lbs. at Fair time.

9. Breeding Gilts must be born between December 1, 2019 and February 1, 2020. Suggested minimum of 200 lbs at time of show.

10. Classes determined by weight, as follows: 261 – Market Swine (Class weight ranges will be determined at check-in)

26110 – Market Barrows 26120 – Market Gilts 26201 - Breeding Gilts (Weight ranges will be determined at check-in)

*It is highly advised to follow proper post-fair biosecurity measures for any swine that will be taken back to the farm. Contact the superintendent for any post-fair biosecurity questions. *Due to the current ban on ractopamine, a feed additive, it is encouraged that you use ractopamine-free feed.

SHOWMANSHIP

Whenever numbers warrant, there will be three separate showmanship contests: Beginners: 1st year 4-H’ers in grades 4, 5 or 6; Juniors & Intermediates: 5th – 8th grades; and Seniors, 9th grade and up. Animals exhibited in showmanship classes must be properly enrolled projects and must have been shown in the regular fair classes. Exhibitors must use their own animal unless extenuating circumstances arise with prior show approval.

Special awards will be awarded to the outstanding showman in each age group.

A special award will be presented to the overall showman of each species.

A cash award will be awarded to the overall showman of each species.

Exhibitors must sign up for the showmanship contest at the time of County Fair check-ins. If the exhibitor no longer wishes to participate in the showmanship contest for a species, they MUST report it to extension staff prior to the deadline posted for show program edits. If the exhibitor does not report a scratch to staff, they will be expected to participate in the showmanship contest.

LIVESTOCK AUCTION Sunday, July 19 2:00 PM

The livestock auction will be virtual this year. Neither exhibitor nor animal will be present.

1. Only exhibitors with Market Beef, Swine, Sheep, Rabbits, Goats, and Poultry shown at the Fair may participate in the premium auction.

2. Sale order will be alphabetical by exhibitor. Each exhibitor will be displayed during the auction one time.

3. There will be no base purchase bid on the animals. 4. Actual sale weight will be from the scales at the fairgrounds. Sale amounts will be

calculated and buyers (packers and auction buyers) billed immediately after the sale. 5. All exhibitors will be required to wear official dress. Please see page 6.

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STATIC EXHIBITS Superintendents: Mary Carlson & Laurie Peterson

Entry Day: Thursday, July 9 & Friday, July 10 Judging Day: Tuesday, July 14

Conference judging is done for ALL exhibits in the 4-H building: Agriculture & Natural Re-sources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, Personal Development, Photography, Science, Mechanics and Engineering, and Visual Arts. A drop-off schedule is outlined below, 4-H and FFA members are asked to come at their scheduled time. If a 4-H or FFA member has a conflict, arrangements should be made with the Extension staff to come at a different time. We ask clubs or FFA chapters to wait in their cars and practice social distancing while drop-ping off projects. If the 4-H or FFA member puts the project in the wrong class, it may be switched by the judge or Extension and Outreach staff at judging time. The judge will put comments on the project cards when judging. The ribbons awarded to each exhibitor will be placed into an envelope and picked up with projects. To prevent confusion, and practice social distancing, all exhibitors will be asked to enter the west door of the building and follow instructions of Extension staff and superinten-dents. The building will not be open to the public during the fair week.

2020 Static Drop-off Schedule:

Drop-off times will be sent to members shortly after June 30th. It is difficult to set up an exact schedule. Please arrive on-time to your club’s scheduled drop-off time. Be prepared to spend some time as we are planning on taking photos of each exhibit and exhibitor as they come in. Your cooperation is appreciated. Parents are welcome to help exhibitors bring in the projects to drop-off but please only as many people NEEDED to bring projects, no extra.

All General Exhibit Rules Apply. Exhibitors are limited to three (3) exhibits per class, unless stated otherwise.

Release date of projects are yet to be determined. Please be patient as we work through this year’s 4-H and FFA shows and exhibits.

Wednesday, July 8th Table Setting

Thursday, July 9th Stanton Strivers, Independent Members, FFA

Friday, July 10th East Sunrisers, Grant Spitfires, Stennett Panthers

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County Fair Exhibits 1. 4-H members and FFA members in grades 7th through 12th may exhibit at the

Montgomery County Fair. 2. ALL Static Exhibits must be entered in the Fair Entry program no later than June 30. 3. Exhibit classes are broad categories. To plan exhibits, 4-H and FFA members are

encouraged to use project guides (hot sheets), manuals, and program materials to determine goals and learning experiences. Some project manuals include specific exhibit suggestions and procedures. An exhibit can represent an idea, a part, or all of the learning involved in the respective project or program. The Extension Office has more information on exhibiting. Exhibitors are limited to three (3) exhibits per class, unless stated otherwise.

4. Exhibits can be done by an individual and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program during the current 4-H year. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the exhibitor’s participation in 4-H and FFA projects or programs . The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done to accomplish a goal(s) determined by the member or group during the current year.

5. The 4-H and FFA member’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and an exhibitor’s ribbon.

6. Exhibitors must show their own exhibits at the fair unless there is a personal emergency, in which the exhibitor should contact the Extension Office.

7. Exhibits will be judged in each section in accordance with the age level of the member and will be awarded premiums on the basis of purple ($3.00), blue ($3.00), red ($2.00), and white ($1.00) quality. Purple includes Selected for State Fair, Considered for State Fair, and Outstanding Beginner ribbons.

8. Special Awards: a. Exhibitors who have entries from the Ag and Natural Resources, Animals,

Creative Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences, Personal Development, Science, Engineering & Technology Departments selected for State Fair, will receive a “State Fair Exhibit” rosette for each exhibit selected. In addition, each different exhibitor who has a State Fair exhibit will receive a medal to be presented Wednesday evening during the Fair. Special ribbons will be awarded to all who are “Considered for State Fair” and “Outstanding Beginners”.

b. The Calendar Girls #1254, Questers of Red Oak, Iowa will present the Questers Award to any exhibitor whose project is an old item that has been preserved, refinished or restored; demonstrates knowledge of how their early ancestors

STATIC WRITE-UPS The 4-H or FFA exhibitor should be able to respond briefly to the following questions about their exhibit, and all exhibits should include a written explanation for the following questions. *What was your exhibit goal(s)? (What did you plan to learn or do?) *What steps did you take to learn to do this? *What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)? *There may be additional questions under a specific project area that exhibitors may be asked. The information provided needs to be well organized and brief.

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lived; OR demonstrated research of their family genealogy. Entries eligible for this award may include projects from the following classes: Home Improvement, Mechanics, Woodworking, Photography or Self Determined. The exhibitor selected to win this award will receive a special ribbon and $25 to be presented to a preservation and restoration project of the exhibitor’s choice.

c. The Grant Sunshine Federated Garden Club sponsors an Outstanding Horticulture Exhibit. To become eligible for this award, the exhibit must be entered in an Ag and Natural Resources class or Home Improvement.

9. Each item in the exhibit must be securely labeled, including class number, and exhibitor’s name and club. Labels should be placed on the back of posters, notebooks, and/or cards, on the bottom of jars, and in an inconspicuous place on other items.

10. Exhibit displays should be in proportion to the main item or idea being displayed. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned, the following maximum size guidelines apply:

a. Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. b. Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc.,

may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

c. Display boxes may not exceed 28" x 22" in height or width and 12" in depth. 11. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers

and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Game animals legally taken are acceptable. Live specimens of noxious weeds or invasive species are NOT permitted in any exhibit. Dried specimens are acceptable to use in exhibits.

12. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information for 4-H’ers.)

13. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods may be disqualified and not put on public display.

14. If the exhibit card is not turned in or if ribbon placings aren’t recorded, then NO premium money will be awarded.

15. The exhibits may not be removed from the area before your pick-up time, without permission of the Superintendents or Extension Staff.

Static State Fair Exhibitors 1. Exhibitors at State Fair must have completed at least the 5th grade or that equivalent, and

not be older than a current year graduate. 2. 4-H members are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical

value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. 3. Exhibitors will assume responsibility for any damage incurred to articles going to the Iowa

State Fair. 4. Exhibits, which do not comply with size guidelines, copyright and safety procedures, will not

be accepted for entry, evaluation, or display at the Iowa State Fair.

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Static Categories Animals 10110 – Animal Science An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required.

10120 – Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy, animal diseases, animal/human health interaction, or other learning related to Veterinary Science.

Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) 10210 – Crop Production and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops, plant growth, soils and soil fertility, or any other learning related to Crop Production and Plant Science. 10220 – Conservation, Environment and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, energy conservation, stewardship, conservation, creating habitat, etc.

10222 – Entomology

Any exhibit that shows learning from an entomology or bee project (excluding live specimens) that is an outgrowth or an entomology or bee project learning experience. Includes specimen collections and may include products (ex: honey) or equipment as part of the display. 10224 – Fish and Wildlife Any exhibit that shows learning about a fish and/or wildlife project or program such as identification, habitats, harvest, taxidermy, etc. Any specimens must have been legally taken and must include information about date and location of harvest, and who the specimen was acquired from if not self-harvested. Feral pigs (including Russian/European Boar) are NOT permitted in taxidermy exhibits. 10226 – Forestry Any exhibit, including collections, that show learning from participation in a forestry project or program. 10230 – Horticulture and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H Livestock.) Specimens should be prepared for exhibit as stated in Publication 4H 462 Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit, available at the Extension Office. All exhibits must be labeled with the variety name. 10235 - Home Grounds Improvement An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home yard improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc.

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10240 – Outdoor Adventures An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities. 10250 – Safety and Education in Shooting Sports An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows). 10260 – Other Agriculture and Natural Resources An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

Creative Arts 10310 – Music An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history. 10320 - Photography An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video. Photography Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year.

2. Photographs should be a minimum of 4” x 6”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs should not exceed 11” x 14”. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.

3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. 4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted (no board showing) on mounting

board, or (b) with mount borders (window mat or flat mount directly on board). Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally.

5. 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.

6. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering. 7. A series is a group of photographs or slides (3 to 5) that are related or tell a

step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Slides should be numbered. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should not exceed 6” x 8”.

8. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes. 9. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for

public display in a 4-H setting. 10. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be

displayed.

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11. Photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for photo exhibits. The 4-H Photography Exhibit label must be completed and attached to each photo exhibit entry. Tape it to the back or fold label as appropriate for each exhibit. Labels are available at the Extension Office.

12. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa.

13. No more than five (5) entries per exhibitor in this class. 10325 – Digital Photography Exhibit A photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not printed. Photos in this class will be submitted, viewed, evaluated, and displayed electronically. Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. 2. Photographs will not be printed. 3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of

photographs (3 to 5) that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Series photo entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same time.

4. Photos entered should be submitted in the highest resolution possible. A finished file size of 1 MB – 3 MB is recommended.

5. Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and commonly used format for ease of viewing.

6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

7. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

8. A completed Photo Label is required for every entry. 9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evaluation criteria

used for printed photographs. 10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA

Photography show and vice-versa.

10340 – Alternative/Creative Photography A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with an alternative photographic process, or a photograph that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple overlapped photographs. Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules:

1. Photograph/Image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than 10” x 10” in height and width. No matting and no framing is allowed, put your creativity into the photography!

2. Photograph/Image can be created from film negative, digital negative, or digitally manipulated in computer.

3. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material. 4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for

photo exhibits. Include information about the processes used. 5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in

a 4-H setting, photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

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10345 – Photography Idea/Educational Display An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any previous photography class. This class includes photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. as part of an educational display showing learning about printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc. 10350 – Visual Arts An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic. Visual Arts Special Rules:

1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design.

2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included.

3. If the exhibit is a finished art object information must be included explaining the application of design elements and art principles used in creation of the work.

4. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.

5. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual-art.

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) 10410 – Child Development An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child development. Exhibits that include items intended for use with children (books, toys, learning games, babysitting kits, etc.) should include information about what you have learned 1) about children while creating and using the exhibit or 2) what the child(ren) learned from use of the item(s) in the exhibit. 10420 – Clothing and Fashion—Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. 10422 – Clothing and Fashion – Purchased Garments & Accessories Purchased garments or accessories that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans.

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10424 – Clothing and Fashion – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including but not limited to design illustrations, exploration of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc. Clothing and Fashion Special Rules:

1. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.

2. Exhibits in classes 10420 and 10422 must include information about application of design elements and art principles. Exhibits in class 10424 should include information about application of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit.

10430 – Consumer Management An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

*There will be no tasting of prepared or preserved food. We are recommending doing an Education Display.

10440 – Food & Nutrition—Prepared Product An exhibit of a prepared food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, or safety practices through the making of a prepared food product. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared food products. A copy of the new requirements are published at the end of your fair book. 10442 – Food & Nutrition—Preserved Product An exhibit of a preserved food product that shows skills or learning about food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. Processed honey may be exhibited in this class. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared food products. A copy of the new requirements are published at the end of your fair book. 10445 – Food & Nutrition – Educational Display An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, meal planning & service, safety practices, or food preservation. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. Exhibits showing learning about meal planning & service must include a menu. Food & Nutrition Special Rules

1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption. 3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food

grade utensils and containers. 4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 5. Meat jerky products are prohibited.

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6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe.

7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2019 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. Processed honey must include the Honey Exhibit Label.

8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a reclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. Cookies, cupcakes, bars, muffins, rolls, etc. – four (4) to six (6) items Cakes, loafs, pies, etc. – one (1) whole product.

10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

11. This year all edible exhibits will only be judged on appearance and texture. Due to COVID-19 judges are not tasting any food items this year. Please keep this in mind when planning projects.

10450 – Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, physical activity, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices. 10460 – Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. Exhibits showing learning about home design, furniture, home accessories, and fabrics must include information about how design elements and art principles were applied. 10470 – Sewing and Needle Arts—Constructed Item An exhibit (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, or other items. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans. 10472 – Sewing and Needle Arts – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts including but not limited to construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers. 10480 – Other Family and Consumer Science An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed. 10490 – $10 Meal Challenge Create a balanced, nutritious meal for family of four (4) that includes the recommended serving size of food from each of the five good groups. Information regarding food groups and recommended serving sizes can be found on the USDA MyPlate website www.choosemyplate.gov.

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Special Rules:

1. Each county may enter one (1) exhibit in this class. 2. All entries will receive an evaluation and participation ribbon. 3. Exhibit may be from an individual or group effort. 4. The meal must serve a family of four (4) people and total expenses must be

$10 or less for the meal. 5. The meal must include a serving for each person from each of the five (5)

food groups – Fruit, Vegetable, Protein, Grain, Dairy. 6. The exhibit will be a poster (maximum size 20” x 30”) that shows the menu

(including portion size), meal type (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and photos of the meal. Attach a copy of the $10 Meal Challenge worksheet to the back of the poster. Additional information about the $10 Meal Challenge can be found on the Iowa 4-H Food & Nutrition and Health project pages at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/.

Personal Development 10510 – Citizenship and Civic Engagement An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world. 10520 – Communication An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms. Includes learning from participation in Theatre Arts projects or programs including puppets, stage design, etc. May include original creative writing, poetry, fiction and non-fiction, etc. 10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes:

4-H is . . . (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)

Join 4-H

4-H Grows... (4-H.org national marketing theme)

Strive for Gold (2020 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

How Do You 4-H? (variation of Iowa State Fair theme) Poster Communication Special Rules:

1. Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered. 2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam

core board - size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”. 3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium:

watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage. 4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not

extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board. 5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to

the back. 6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional

designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo. 7. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster.

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10540 – Digital Storytelling Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video. 10550 – Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way. 10560 – Self-Determined An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.

Science, Engineering & Technology 10610 – Mechanics Any exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills.

10612 – Automotive Repaired or restored vehicle or educational display showing learning about an automotive idea including automotive maintenance, auto operations, auto safety, or automotive systems.

10614 –Electric Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy sources, safety, etc.

10615 – Small Engine Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc.

10616 – Tractor Repaired or restored tractor or educational display showing learning related to tractors, tractor mechanics, tractor operations, or tractor safety.

10618 – Welding Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding.

10620 – Woodworking Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

10630 – Science, Engineering & Technology Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology.

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10632 – Aerospace Educational display or other exhibit (including flyable models) showing learning about an aerospace idea or topic.

10634 – Robotics Educational display or other exhibit (including working robots) that shows learning about robotics and robotic systems. Science, Engineering & Technology Special Rule: Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology classes may not enter in similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes and vice-versa.

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COMMUNICATIONS EVENTS Superintendents: Stephanie Vinton-Pollock & Marti Clark-Moffett

The communications department is designed to provide opportunities for youth to select a method by which they might develop their personal communications skills in sharing talents, knowledge, or information with others. The classes are designed to provide a series of developmental experiences for various age levels. The ability to communicate will be the major criteria for evaluating this department.

Educational Presentations Entry Deadline: June 30

Judging: Monday, July 13 4:00-6:30 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center

Provide an opportunity for 4-H members to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a process to an audience in order to gain a desired response.

Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White -$1.00 1. Late entries will NOT be eligible for State Fair and will NOT receive Premium Money. 2. The topic of the presentation should determine its length, but junior presentations

should not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/senior presentations should not exceed 20 minutes.

3. 4-H members giving presentations involving food must be concerned about safe handling of the food they are using. Exhibitors should use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. Appropriate storage of the food items and the sanitary han-dling of the food must be demonstrated by the exhibitor. Plastic gloves and hairnets are just a couple items that should be considered and used as appropriate. No tasting of food is allowed.

4. Educational presentations may be given by one 4-H member or a team if the members live in the same household.. Teams consisting of youth that are of mixed ages must be entered in the class of the member in the highest-grade level. (For example, a team with a 5th grader and an 8th grader must be entered in the intermediate/senior class).

5. Six (6) educational presentations can be chosen to represent Montgomery County at the Iowa State Fair. State Fair dates allocated to Southwest Iowa will be announced at a later date. 4-H eligibility at the Iowa State Fair will include: 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent). A 4-H member may partici-pate in only one educational exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair.

6. Special Awards: A medal will be given to the presentations selected to go to the Iowa State Fair. All State Fair selections will receive ‘Selected for State Fair’ ribbons.

7. 4-H members participating in the 4-H communication program are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program and/or the topic of the presentation. If clothing contributes to the topic being presented, such as wearing a beekeepers’ outfit while doing a presentation on bee raising, the 4-H member should be encouraged to wear such clothing. Where distinctive clothing is not involved, clothing that alerts the public it is a 4-H member giving the presentation is strongly encouraged. Official dress guidelines on page 8 could also be followed.

8. Classes: 11101 – Junior Education Presentations (completed grades 5-6) 11102 – Intermediate/Senior Educations Presentations (completed grades 7-12)

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Working Exhibits Entry Deadline: June 30

Judging: Monday, July 14 4:00-6:30 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center

Provide an opportunity for 4-H members to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way.

Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White -$1.00 1. Late entries will NOT be eligible for Iowa State Fair and will NOT receive premium

money. 2. The exhibit needs attractions such as posters, pictures, equipment, samples, and action

to attract people. Questions like “Have you seen . . .?” or “Would you like to know how to . . .?” will help you get started.

3. Topic selection should be appropriate and related to 4-H presenter(s) experience(s). Educational Presentation topics can be utilized as Working Exhibits provided they lend themselves to audience participation.

4. Working Exhibits may be given by one 4-H member or a team if the members live in the same household. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades must be entered in the class of the member in the highest-grade level. (For example. a team with a 5th grader and an 8th grader must be entered in the intermediate/senior class.)

5. Only participants are allowed to set up their Working Exhibit. 6. Junior Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 25-minute period. Intermediate/Senior

Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 45-minute period. 7. 4-H members giving working exhibits that involve food must be concerned about the

safe handling of the food that they are using. Exhibitors should use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. This is tremendously important if samples are available to the viewing public. Appropriate storage of the food items and the sanitary handling of the food must be demonstrated by the exhibitor. Plastic gloves and hairnets are just a couple of items that should be considered and used as appropriate.

8. Four (4) working exhibits can be chosen to represent Montgomery County at the Iowa State Fair. State Fair dates allocated to Southwest Iowa will be announced at a later date. 4-H eligibility at the Iowa State Fair will include: 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent). A 4-H member may participate in only one working exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair.

9. Presenters are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.

10. Classes: 11201 – Junior Working Exhibits (completed grades 5-6) 11202 – Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibits (completed grades 7-12)

Share-the-Fun Entry Deadline: June 30

Judging: Monday, July 13 4:00– 6:30 – Wilson Performing Arts Center

Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White -$1.00 1. Late entries will NOT be eligible for Iowa State Fair.

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2. Share-the-Fun entries may be given by one 4-H member or a team if the members live in the same household. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades must be entered in the class of the member in the highest-grade level. (For example. a team with a 5th grader and an 8th grader must be entered in the intermediate/senior class.)

3. Share-The-Fun acts must not exceed 8 minutes in length. Skits/acts will be stopped that exceed this time limit.

4. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dances (folk, square, modern, tap), plus other entertainment will be acceptable. Entries where talking or singing is involved will be expected to use a microphone.

5. Entries must be in good taste, sensitive to the diversity and culture/ethnic traditions of Iowans and/or U.S. citizens.

6. Special Awards: Each “Share-The-Fun” group selected to represent Montgomery County at the Iowa State Fair will receive one “rosette” ribbon and purple award ribbon to each member of that group.

7. Three (3) Share-the-Fun entries can be chosen to represent Montgomery County at the Iowa State Fair. If additional entries are desired, the Extension Office will contact the department superintendent. State Fair dates allocated to Southwest Iowa will be announced at a later date. Based on time available and total number of entries, counties will be sent schedules by August 1.

8. 4-H eligibility at the Iowa State Fair will include: 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent). Exception: If the Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the following criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered in the Share-The-Fun Program at the Iowa State Fair: • At least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2020.

9. Classes: 11300 – Share the Fun

Extemporaneous Speaking Entry Deadline: June 30

Judging: Monday, July 13 4:00-6:30 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center

Encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given a limited amount of preparation time. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White -$1.00 1. Late entries will NOT be eligible for Iowa State Fair and will NOT receive premium

money. 2. Participants must be Senior 4-H members who have completed the 9th through 12th

grade (or that equivalent) in 2020. 3. Extemporaneous Speaking will be evaluated using the following criteria: -Content related to topic -Power of expression -General affect -Response to questions -Knowledge of subject -Stage presence -Organization of material -Voice 4. Two (2) Extemporaneous Speaking participants can be chosen to represent

Montgomery County at the Iowa State Fair. Participants will compete on a date to be announced.

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5. Program format: a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three (3) of the

available topics, selecting one (1) to speak on. The selected topic will not be available to the other participants in the speaker’s assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two (2) topics will be returned to the available topics for another participant.

b. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one additional participant per speaking site admitted each 15 minutes as the program progresses. A participant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant receive help from a parent, leader, other adult or any other youth. A program official will assist participants with the time requirements.

c. All reference material will be screened by a contest official on the following basis:

Participant may bring his/her own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference during the 30 minutes of preparation.

Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines (cannot be notes, outlines, or speeches prepared by the participant or by another person for use in this program).

Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.

d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H member’s own efforts using approved reference material that a participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain 3 x 5” note cards will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the 3” X 5” note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.

e. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used. f. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters, or

audiovisuals of any sort. A podium will not be available. g. Each speech shall not be less than 4 or more than 6 minutes, with five minutes

additional time allowed for related questions, which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown time cards in an ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the timekeeper. “Stop” will be used at six (6) minutes.

h. The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name and the club he/she represents. The participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only.

6. 4-H members participating in the 4-H communication programs are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program.

7. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included as part of the program.

8. Class: 11400 – Extemporaneous Speaking

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4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event Superintendents: Michelle Gillespie and Shelley Bergren

Entry Deadline: June 30 Judging: Monday, July 13 4:00-6:30 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center

The 4-H "Awardrobe" Clothing Event is for 4-H members who are interested in showcasing apparel design and production knowledge. There are three categories within the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event: Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, and $15 Challenge. Youth will meet one-on-one with a judge to communicate their knowledge about their outfit within their selected category. At the end of the day, participants model their outfit in a fashion show. During the Awardrobe Clothing Event's Recognition Award Ceremony, held during the fashion show, all youth will receive a ribbon for their efforts. Additionally, the top entries in each category will be presented with certificates and medals sponsored by local businesses. Participants will need to complete a specific Clothing Event Report Form and bring it with them to be judged. This form will be mailed out to each participant after the June 30 deadline along with a judging schedule. Each exhibitor is expected to model the outfit during the judging and the Fashion Show.

Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White -$1.00

Clothing Selection Clothing Selection is for selected and purchased outfits that represent the 4-H members goals or intended use, based on individual or group experiences in choosing shopping alter-natives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison.

1. The purpose of this category is to select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H members goal or intended use for the selected outfit.

2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, quality and construction features, stage presentation, required care and cost comparison.

3. There is no consideration in the judging on the amount spent, only in the process of recordkeeping and reflection on the cost of the individual items as a part of the process.

4. Outfits may be purchased at a department store, boutique, online store, sidewalk sales, retail shops or mall stores. Outfits may also be purchased at garage sales or other second hand venues with a total prices over $15. Outfits may be gifts, hand-me-downs, relatives or friend’s modern or vintage clothing, or existing per-sonal clothing, as long as the 4-H member actually selected the item as part of this specific outfit for the stated purpose.

5. Home-sewn clothing that was now sewn specifically for the participant are accepta-ble, such as purchases from a used clothing store.

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6. Montgomery County may send three (3) Clothing Selection participants with no more than one (1) participant in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, or costume) from the Sr. Division (grades 9-12) to participate at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event. Each youth may only participate in the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, participants may be selected to participate multiple years for any given class, even if they participated in that class in the previous years.

7. Classes: 12201—Jr. Clothing Selection 12202—Intermediate Clothing Selection 12203—Senior Clothing Selection

Did you know? You may ALSO enter your Clothing Selection outfit as a static exhibit to be judged on Tuesday, July 16. It can be entered in class 10422—Clothing and Fashion-Purchased Garments and Accessories. See page 36.

Fashion Revue Fashion Revue is for clothing project area members who will model an outfit of one to three pieces that they have constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year.

1. The purpose of this category is to encourage the sewing of a personal garment or outfit.

2. Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, quality of construction, stage presentation, and required care.

3. Youth participants will model a garment or outfit they constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year.

4. A garment or outfit consists of one to three pieces such as, but not limited to, party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, active sportswear and/or coats.

5. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected.

6. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected. 7. Montgomery County may send four (4) Fashion Revue participants with no more

than two (2) participants in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, or costume) from the Sr. Division (grades 9-12) to participate at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event. Each youth may only participate in the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, participants may be selected to participate multiple years for any given class, even if they participated in that class in the previous years.

8. Classes: 12101—Junior Fashion Revue 12102—Intermediate Fashion Revue 12103—Senior Fashion Revue

Did you know? You may ALSO enter your Fashion Revue outfit as a static exhibit to be judged on Tuesday, July 14. It can be entered in class 10420—Clothing and Fashion-Constructed. See page 36.

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The $15 Challenge The $15 Challenge is for 4-H members to model an outfit purchased for $15 or less from resale venues (garage sales, consignment or thrift stores, etc) that represents an intended use for the selected outfit. The participant should have had individual or group experiences in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison. A receipt is required.

1. This category is designed to expand the 4-H member’s shopping experience to shopping venues emphasizing recycling, reducing and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or similar place.

2. Online venues are allowed, must be second-hand in nature. Shipping and handling is not included in the total calculations.

3. Traditional shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low regular or sale price. Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts do not qualify, but may be entered in Clothing Selection if 4-H member selected the items to meet a specific purpose/goal.

4. Fifteen dollars is the purchase price limit including tax. However, some second hand stores and venues do not typically charge sales tax.

5. Receipt(s) for every item included as a part of the calculated total must be submitted with the entry. A garage sale receipt can be a piece of paper with the name of the location such as “Jane Doe garage sale”, date, amount paid, and signature of person selling at the garage sale. If the outfit was free at a garage sale, “free” can be listed on the report form and on the receipt. Failure to provide receipts will result in a reduced evaluation.

6. An outfit consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and pants or a dress. Shoes, undergarments and accessories are not included in the $15 purchase price limit.

7. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit. 8. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that cost less than $15. 9. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-H member’s goal or intended

use for the purchased outfit, and the 4-H member should have had an experience in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.

10. Montgomery County may send three (3) $15 Challenge participants with no more than one (1) participant in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, or costume) from the Sr. Division (grades 9-12) to participate at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event. Each youth may only participate in the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, participants may be selected to participate multiple years for any given class, even if they participated in that class in the previous years.

11. Classes: 12301 — Junior $15 Challenge 12302 — Intermediate $15 Challenge 12303 — Senior $15 Challenge

Did you know? You may ALSO enter your $15 Challenge outfit as a static exhibit to be judged on Tuesday, July 14. It can be entered in 10422—Clothing and Fashion-Purchased Garments and Accessories. See page 36.

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TABLE SETTING Superintendent: Stephanie Vinton-Pollock

Entry Deadline: June 30

Set Up Day: Wednesday, July 8, by appointment Judging: Tuesday, July 14 – Fairgrounds

There will be no Region 17 Table Setting Contest this year.

1. Participants may work as an individual or in a team if both exhibitors live in the same

household with the grade division determined by the older of the two (2) members. 2. Participants may enter only one table setting. 3. Participants must bring a card table for the display, except for the casual themed picnic

table setting which may use a blanket or other appropriate covering which may be placed on the floor.

4. Participants are to display one place setting, including table coverings, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu.

5. This is a fun way to learn how to:

Properly set a table

Plan nutritious meals

Express originality and creativity in choosing a theme

Present to a judge

Express knowledge of food, nutrition and food safety

Have fun in planning a special occasion meal for entertaining 7. A handout as well as additional resources on the Table Setting Contest procedures and

guidelines is available from the Extension Office, or can be downloaded and printed from: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery/node/6771.

8. A form will be provided for all entries after June 30, 2020. No exhibitors will be present during judging.

9. Champions in each class will be selected. There will be no Region 17 competition. 10. Classes:

Formal Table Setting 10801 — Junior Formal 10802 — Intermediate Formal 10803 — Senior Formal Casual Table Setting 10810 — Junior Casual 10811— Intermediate Casual 10812— Senior Casual

Did you know? You may ALSO enter your Table Setting entry as a static exhibit to be judged on Tuesday, July 14. It can be entered in 10480—Other Family and Consumer Sci-ence. See page 37.

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Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs—Quick Reference Guide To view this document online please visit:

https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434

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SPECIAL THANKS TO... All the businesses, individuals, clubs, organizations, and everyone else

who sponsor awards, lawn chairs, medals, make cash donations,

purchase livestock, and donate materials.

The Montgomery County Fair Board.

The Fair Superintendents and Junior Superintendents.

The 4-H County Council Members.

4-H Leaders, FFA Advisors & Volunteers who donate their time

throughout the year.

The 4-H & Youth Committee and Extension Council.

All the 4-H and FFA members and their families for all the hard work

they do before, during, and after the Fair.

All the committees in Montgomery County for the support they

provide to the youth programs throughout the year.

The local newspapers and radio media for their active support in

promoting & covering the events of the Fair & the youth programs all

year long.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO!!

Thank you from all of Montgomery County 4-H and Iowa State University Extension &

Outreach-Montgomery County!