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4-H Handbook

109 Years

1907 - 2016

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Wells County 4-H Dress Code NORTH DAKOTA 4-H DRESS CODE: All members participating in North Dakota State 4-H competitive events except Clothing Revue (Sew and Show, Buy and Show) will be neatly dressed and must wear a solid colored white, yellow, gray or green shirt/blouse with the 4-H emblem prominently displayed, and securely fastened, on the front. The objective of the 4-H Dress Code is to:

1. to promote a positive image of 4-H by using a consistent, identifiable appearance. The public will recognize a group dressed in similar fashion; and 2. to eliminate any real or perceived advantage or disadvantage in an activity caused by appearance.

The 4-H Dress Code as adopted by the Program Action Council is the only rule regarding dress enforced at state events. It was reviewed and revised by the North Dakota 4-H Policy Board on November 23, 2003 and refined effective February 3, 2005. Failure to comply with the dress code shall result in reduced premiums equivalent to one ribbon placing. In team competition, the penalty shall be a deduction of 25 points from the individual and team scores. The dress code remains in effect through the completion of the event and awards presentations. Shirts from the National 4-H Supply Service are considered appropriate provided they are solid colored white, yellow, gray or green and have only a 4-H emblem prominently displayed on the front. Shirts with the 4-H emblem can also be purchased by contacting your local county extension office. County or club names should not be on the shirts.

-All livestock and horse show participants will be neatly dressed and must wear a long sleeved white, button down shirt/blouse with the 4-H emblem prominently displayed, and securely fastened, on the front." -Horse exhibitors must wear properly fitted ASTM-SEI approved harness helmets for all mounted events (western hats are permitted for showmanship), western boots, blue or black colored jeans (dark colored), and a belt. Jewelry or ties are not permitted. Gloves are permitted only in English events. Failure to comply with helmet regulations will result in the youth not being able to participate in the show.

For reasons listed under objectives and/or for the safety of the exhibitors, the following is also recommended but not required:

-dark jeans/pants or skirts -protective shoes or boots when showing livestock -long sleeves when showing rabbits, poultry, small animals -dairy show - white jeans/pants are not required but are acceptable

In an effort to promote a professional appearance by 4-H members, it is recommended that the shirt/blouse be a crew neck t-shirt, polo shirt, or Henley-type. The emblem can be sewn, silk-screened, fused or securely fastened using Velcro type fastener or spray adhesive. Visible pins (safety, stick and straight) are not an acceptable method of attachment. If used, securely fasten all sides of the chevron/emblem with the pins on the inside of the garment. 4-H members should not wear short shorts or short skirts, shirts/tops that are low-cut nor allow the mid-riff to show or sleeveless. Shirts should be of sufficient length to be tucked into the pants/skirt. Ambassador shirts are acceptable for all county activities except livestock and horse. Cloverbud dress code is the same as for regular members; however the Cloverbud pin is worn in place of the 4-H patch. Contact the office if a pin is needed.

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2016 Wells County Fair ~ Schedule of Events Wednesday, June 22 9 am–9 pm Open Class Static Exhibit entry- Women’s Bldg Noon 4-H Static & Livestock Interview Judging- 4-H Building Note: Rabbit, poultry, and dog interviews will be in conjunction with the respective shows. Bring project livestock records/books with names on for interview judging.

Thursday, June 23 Throughout Day Free Stage Entertainment 8 am - 1 pm Wash and groom premium sale livestock for sale pictures

9 am–5 pm Open Class Static judging & set up- Women’s Bldg 1 pm - 1 am Beer Gardens Open 1 pm All 4-H/FFA livestock, horses, poultry & rabbits to be stalled 12:30-1:30 Livestock Registration- Livestock Registration Booth 1:30 pm 4-H Sweepstakes Contest- Livestock Registration Booth 2 pm 4-H Market Animal Weigh-in and Sale Pictures- Beef Barn Animals must be cleaned and washed for sale photos. 4 pm - close Happy World Carnival- Midway 4 pm Livestock MANDATORY Rules Meeting & Show Barn Set-up- Show Barn Tentative time – starts immediately following weigh in and pictures. For all 4-Her’s will livestock. 4-8:30 pm Wells County Museum Open 5 pm 4-H Dog Show & Interviews- West of Show Barn 5–9 pm Open Class Static exhibits on display- Women’s Bldg 6-9 pm 4-H & FFA Exhibits on display- 4-H Building & Barns 7 pm Bull-A-Rama- Grandstands

Friday, June 24 Throughout Day Free Stage Entertainment Throughout Day Pony Rides, Barns 8 am Swine Shows- Show Barn Sheep & Goat Shows- Show Barn Beef Shows- Show Barn Steer Show- Show Barn Noon–9 pm Open Class Static exhibits on display- Women’s Bldg Noon-9 pm 4-H & FFA Exhibits on display- 4-H Building & Barns 1 pm - 1 am Beer Gardens Open 1-8:30 pm Wells County Museum Open 2 pm Rabbit & Poultry Interview & Shows- Fur & Feather Barn 4 pm Round Robin Showmanship Finals- Show Barn 4 pm - close Happy World carnival, Midway 6 pm 4-H Livestock Premium Sale & Cake & Item Auction- Show Barn All sale participants are to help clean up following the sale.

Bring shovels, rakes and wheel barrows.

7:30 pm Mini Monster Trucks- Grandstands

Saturday, June 25 Throughout Day Free Stage Entertainment Throughout Day Alva Blacksmith- south of Grandstands Throughout Day Pony Rides- Barns


Saturday cont… 7:30 am Wells County Fair 5K Run/Walk Registration- Gazebo 8 am Wells County Fair 5K Run/Walk- Gazebo 8 - 8:45 am Horse Show Registration- Arena 9 am Tri-County 4-H Qualifying Horse Show- Horse Arena 10 am–9 pm Open Class Static exhibits on display- Women’s Bldg 10:30 am Kiddie Parade line-up- KTL parking lot 10:30 am-9 pm 4-H & FFA Exhibits on display- 4-H Building & Barns 11 am Wells County Fair Parade- Downtown Fessenden Noon Daryl’s Racing Pigs- near Grandstands Noon - 5 pm Bike Giveaway Registration- Fair Office Noon - 6 pm Children’s Activity Center- Gazebo Noon - closing Happy World Carnival- Midway 1 pm - 1 am Beer Gardens Open 1 pm Treasure Hunt- Sandbox by 4-H Food Stand 1:30 pm Chariot & Chuckwagon Races- Grandstands 1-8:30 pm Wells County Museum Open 2-3:30 pm Rhubarb Fest Extravaganz-, Festival Hall 3 pm Pedal Tractor Pull- Festival Hall Courtyard 3 pm 4-H Tractor Driving practice- Grandstand Infield (After Chariot Races) 3:30 pm 4-H Tractor Driving Contest (12 & under)- Grandstand Infield 4 pm Daryl’s Racing Pigs- near Grandstands 5 pm Bike Giveaway- Fair Office (must be present to win) 6 pm Daryl’s Racing Pigs- near Grandstands 7 pm Guiltee by Association Motorcycle Daredevil Show- Grandstands 10:30 pm Firework- Grandstands

Sunday, June 26 Throughout Day Free Stage Entertainment Throughout Day Alva Blacksmith- south of Grandstands Throughout Day Pony Rides- Barns 10 am Gospel Hour- Festival Hall 11 am - 2 pm Old Settlers Day registration- Fair Office Noon Daryl’s Racing Pigs- near Grandstands Noon–4:30 pm Open Class Static exhibits on display- Women’s Bldg Noon – 3 pm Free Stage Entertainment Noon – 4 pm 4-H Building & Barns open Noon – 6 pm Happy World Carnival- Midway Noon - 6 pm Children’s Activity Center- Gazebo 1 - closing Beer Gardens Open 1-4 pm Wells County Museum Open 2 pm Daryl’s Racing Pigs- near Grandstands 3 pm Demolition Derby- Grandstands 3:30 – 6 pm Free Stage Entertainment 4 pm Release of livestock & static exhibits Clean pens & stalls prior to checkout. All animals must be checked out by Chelsey or a livestock committee member otherwise premiums will be withheld. 4 pm Daryl’s Racing Pigs- near Grandstands


2016 4-H Committees/Contact Numbers Lindsay – 507-323-0318 Emily- 320-368-0786 Chelsey – 653-5689 2016 Fair 4-H Building Clean Up/Decorating Livewires 2016 Food Booth Building Clean Up Before Fair: Bremen Friendly Neighbors After Fair: Lonetree Pioneers 2016 Awards Program Bowdon Blazers Bylaws & Standards Pam Copenhaver 653-5508 Barb Krush Lies 302-0562 Carrie Opdahl 341-8910 Jeff Schafer 653-5690 4-H Static Building Kristen Allmaras 269-3613 Chrissie Hager 341-1805 Explorer’s Group Kristen Jones 652-5942 Krysten McKinven 341-0225 4-H Ambassadors Michele Keller 399-6443 Krysten McKinven 341-0225 Julie Weisser 341-7673 Shooting Sports Steven Jones 653-5942 Dale Schmitz 693-6099 Tractor Driving David Hager 341-1598 Shawn McKinven 693-6398 Todd McKinven 341-0250 Lori Guthmiller 650-8909 Food Booth Kristie Anderson 240-2750 Jodi Friese 719-232-9008 Kristen Jones 652-5942 Michele Keller 399-6443 Krysten McKinven 341-0225 Amanda Schimke 693-5801

Communication Arts /Consumer Choices/ Project Expo Vanessa Anderson 341-7007 Barb Krush Lies 302-0562 Small Animals (Rabbits, Poultry, Dogs & Cats) Carrie Opdahl 341-8910 Dynella Schmitz 693-5803 Dawn & Russ Snively 341-7918/341-7033 Horse Dynella Schmitz 693-5803 Kathy Thompson 341-1341 Premium Sale, Opening Ceremonies Ambassadors Livestock (also includes Show & Sale) Paul Anderson 341-0566 Troy Fike Corey Hart 320-2478 Steven Jones 653-5942 Building Maintainence Paul Anderson 341-0566 LeAnn Hart 320-9999 Glenn Keller 341-7024 Barb Krush Lies 302-0562 Dale Schimtz 693-6099 Fair Flyer Jennifer Fike 650-0484 Diana Lautt 693-6465 Leann Schafer 302-0568 Carrie Widmer 320-1374 4-H Award Selection Pam Copenhaver 653-5508 Jodi Friese 719-232-9008 Michelle Johnson 341-0423 Dale Schmitz 693-6099 Shooting Sports Advisor Ambassador Advisor Honorary Committee LeAnn Hart 320-9999 Steven Jones 653-5942 David Lautt 693-5741 Barb Krush Lies 302-0562


IMPORTANT STATIC JUDGING INFORMATION

Enclosed you will find:

Wells County Fair Handbook

Static Tags – this also includes tags for animal interviews.

Parking Pass – 2 for each livestock family

DO NOT BE LATE! It is important to be on time.

ABSENTEES- Exhibits are to be registered and arrive by 12:30 pm. Tag and absentee form must be

attached to each exhibit.

4-H DRESS REQUIRED. Basic dress is white, green, gray, or yellow top/dark bottoms with the 4-H patch or

cloverbud pin. Check dress code in the handbook. NO tank tops or short shorts! (see dress code section or state

fair book for more details)

TAGS MUST BE ATTACHED to the projects prior to checking in at the registration

desk. Please do this at home, not at the registration desk. It holds up the check in process if

tags are not attached. Make sure to keep the tag intact with the county portion on the

bottom. Tags will stay attached to exhibit when moving on to the state fair.

BRING YOUR UNUSED STATIC TAGS WITH YOU. Makes registration much

faster. Contact the office with those exhibits that will be dropped.

If you have more than one project to take to the same project area, take them at the same time.

Friends and family are not allowed in the building during judging. They will be asked to leave.

Read the requirements for projects in the state fair book. If rules are not followed, you will be dropped

one ribbon placing. Make sure everything is in order before you come to interview judging!

During the interview process, the judge will determine how much work the 4-H’er put into their project. If

someone other than the 4-H’er did all or most of the work, the judge has the option of dropping them a ribbon

placing.

AMBASSADORS – please check all schedules for your information.

WORK SCHEDULES- If you are unable to work your designated shifts, it is up to you to notify the specific

committee and find your own replacement.

COMPUTER RELATED PROJECTS: If your project must be viewed on a computer, please bring your own

equipment to view.

ATTENTION LIVESTOCK INTERVIEWS

Animal Interviews will be held during static judging. The exception is poultry, rabbit, and dog interviews.

These will still be held at the designated show time.

Tags are enclosed to attach to your books or record sheets. Bring your project books or record sheets with you

for the interview judging.


2016 4-H STATIC INTERVIEW JUDGING

Wednesday, June 22nd Start in specific area if listed.

11 AM AMBASSADORS – Group Picture of those helping in the Static Building

NOON AMBASSADORS working at static building. (Jaden, Hannah, Olivia, McKenzie, Cody)

Ericka –Creative Arts

Elizabeth – Foods

Eric – Animal Science & Crop Production

Bethany A – Horticulture

Beth K. – Engineering

Bruer, Tayley start with Creative Arts; Gabby

Opdahls – Levi: Photography then Animal Science. Garin: Livestock Interviews; Westin

Allmaras, Ella – Clothing & Textiles

12:30 ALL ABSENTEES PROJECTS MUST BE REGISTERED

Allmaras, Gabe – Welding

Friedt, Nathan

Friese, Isaac

Hager, Aiden & Alex – beef interviews

Lies, Wyatt

Neumiller, Rachel

1:00 Anderson, Grant

Fike, Brianna – Foods; Boston – Horticulture; Bristol

Felchle, Isaac

Lies, Harrison

McKinven, Axel & Zoe

1:30 Bruer, Grace

1:45 Schmike, Madison & Rebekah

2:00 Copenhaver, Rachel, Anna, Lucas & Rebecca

Erfle, Delaney

Hart, Kayla & Kurt

Jones, Colby, Regan & Brody

Jones, McKayla, Madison & Rylee

Schmitz, Monica & Maria

Snively, Ryan & Remington

Weissers, Garett, Andrew, Tyler

2:30 Guthmiller, Chloe – Clothing & Textiles

Johnson, Porter

McKinven, Wesley, Owen & Ryan

Reutter, Hannah Sierra & Maci

Weckerly, Reagan & Elise

3:00 Anderson, Sam

Guthmiller, Jarrett & Lacey

LaPlant, Neil & Zachery

Schmitz, Dillon


2016 Wells County Fair Ambassador Schedule

2015-2016 AMBASSADORS

Bowdon Kurt Hart Bremen Levi Opdahl Jaeden Thompson Elizabeth Widmer

Livewires Bethany Keller *Megan Thompson Andrew Weisser Garrett Weisser Lonetree Bethany Anderson Cody Anderson Jarett Anderson *Hannah Felchle *Brian Friedt Tatiana Friese Eric Hager *Ericka Hager McKenzie Lautt *Olivia Lautt *Axel McKinven Wesley McKinven Leaders Michelle Keller Krysten McKinven Julie Weisser *New Ambassadors

Wednesday Static Building Ambassadors helping at the static building are schedule to interview at NOON.

12:00-until judging is finished Helpers: Jaeden, Elizabeth, Beth K. Olivia, Jarrett & Eric

Judges Helpers: Bethany A., McKenzie 12:00-until pictures are finished Picture Helper: Cody & Ericka

Livestock Interviews: 12:00 until done - & Hannah

Thursday Livestock Barns Ambassadors working must be there and ready to help by 12:00 12:00 – 3:00 Barn Duty Helpers – Kurt, Garrett, Andrew, Wesley, Axel, Levi & Alumni

Livestock must be stalled by 1PM 5:00 until done Dog Interview/Show – Beth K. & Jaeden

MANDATORY Ambassador meeting Thurs. evening in the show barn after the arena is set up. This will help with time scheduling for the Sale on Friday. We will still have our short meeting and picture before the sale.

Friday 8:30 until done Swine Show – Eric

9:00 until done Sheep & Goat Show – Cody & Elizabeth 10:00 until done Beef & Steer Show – Cody, Eric & Elizabeth 2:00 until done Rabbit Show & Poultry Interview/Show McKenzie & Ericka 4:00 until done Round Robin –5:20 until done: Bethany A. & Levi

ALL AMBASSADORS ARE TO WORK THE LIVESTOCK SALE MEET AT SHOW BARN FOR PICTURES AND A BRIEF MEETING

Saturday 2:30 -4:30 or till done Horse Show – Jarrett, Levi, Olivia & Hannah

(Make sure 2 guys on this shift due to lifting) 1:00 - 3:00 or till done Tractor Driving - Senior: Kurt & Axel Intermediate: Andrew

Beginner: Wesley & Garrett

These are times the events start, please be 10 minutes early so you know what to do! Ambassadors who are waiting to show at beef and steer shows and would like to help out – please contact Michele at 399-6443, Krysten at 341-0225 Julie at 341-7673 Ambassadors are expected to work their assigned shifts. If you cannot work, it is up to you to find a replacement. Please let Michele Keller, Krysten McKinven or Julie Weisser know who replacements are. Come dressed in your ambassador shirts and dark bottoms. Ambassador dress is required when you are preforming ambassador duties. Capris, knee length shorts or longer skirts are fine. No short shorts, otherwise you will be asked to change. Any questions, check with Michele, Krysten or Julie.


2016 Ambassador Livestock Sale Schedule

All Ambassadors are to report to Sale Barn at 5:15 for pictures & brief meeting!

4-H Ambassadors, please meet at 5:15 (sale is at 6:00 & need 30 minutes to get everyone organized)

Carry In Flags – Kurt & Wesley All Ambassadors & Paul Anderson follow them into arena

Sing National Anthem – Everyone

Lead Pledge of Allegiance – Cloverbuds

Lead 4-H Pledge – Cloverbuds If giving a Wells County 4-H Honorary Member Award. –

Paul Anderson come out in front of screen and give the alumni award.

Call Honorary Member(s) to the arena & read Bio’s and present the award.

Paul turn over the microphone to McKenzie

Introduce & Thank Auctioneers McKenzie I would like to introduce our auctioneers for this evening: Lester Lien, Lowell Rau, & Roger Skiftun. (And Loren if present)

Have them come into the arena.

Turn Microphone over to Cody

On behalf of all 4-Her’s and parents, we would like to thank our autioneers

Lester Lien, Lowell Rau, & Roger Skiftun. Each Year you volunteer your time to

Help us have a very successful sale, and we really appreciate your time and effort to

help promotion our Well’s County 4-H Livestock sale & Explorer’s Group. We would

also like to thank Loren & Arlyss Schmidt for the use of their sound equipment for the

shows and sale.

Ambassadors & Paul may leave the arena.

AMBASSADORS TAKE YOUR POSITIONS AND LET THE SALE BEGIN! REMIND KIDS TO

“THANK THE BUYER” AND TO ”SHAKE THEIR HANDS.”

AUCTIONEERS: Please explain how the sale works & then again when you do the 4-H Explorer’s Group cake and item auction.

Hold Animals & Help kids with Lineup – Wesley & Garrett

3 Placers to watch for buyers: McKenzie, Beth K, Cody & Jarrett

Hand ribbons and tickets to 4-Her’s & Help Locate buyers in the crowd: All Ambassador Girls & Boys

Hold calves/steers while 4-Her is thanking the buyer: Corey, Reese, Wyatt

TO DO:

1. Get Flags from KTL Building/Food Booth (Carol)

2. Talk to Loren about Microphones (he takes care of it, but good to check anyways) (4-H Office)

3. Talk to autioneers about using the microphones (4-H Office)

4. Make sure the “background screen” (that the steers stand in front of) is us (Livestock Committee)

5. Make sure who ever receives the Honorary Member award & Certificates of appreciation are there and

where they are sitting (If one is givin)(4-H Council President)

6. Make sure bio’s are written up by who nominated them. (4-H Office & Council President)


2016 4-H FOOD BOOTH – WORK SCHEDULE Food Booth Committee: Kristie Anderson, Kristen Jones,

Michelle Keller, Krysten McKinven, Jodi Friese, Amanda Schimke

CLEANUP - CLUB Bremen

Thursday, June 23

2:00 PM– 6:00 PM (OPENS @ 2) Lonetree Be there by 1:45

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Livewires

Friday, June 24

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Dakota Heritage Bank*

1:00 PM– 6:00 PM Jeff Schafer’s 4-H Alumni

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Harvey FCCLA

Saturday. June 25

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Bowdon

3:00 PM – 10:00 PM Bremen

Sunday, June 26

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Livewires

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM HWC Cheerleaders (will need a 4-H mom/dad to be present)

4:00 PM - Cleanup Lonetree

*At least ONE 4-H volunteer per shift on Friday.* **Arrive 5 minutes before your shift to get a food booth update.**

***ALL SHIFTS*** AN ADULT MUST RUN THE TILL.***


2016 4-H STATIC BUILDING WORK SCHEDULE Static Building Committee: Kristen Allmaras, Chrissie Hager

2 Adults from each club are needed to help with Static Building Setup on Wednesday from 3:00 – until finished.

**Every club was given a static building key for

opening and closing the building**

CLEANUP Livewires

Wednesday, June 22

3:00 PM Building Setup/ 2 Adults per club

Thursday, June 23

4:00 - 6:00 PM Bremen

6:00 – 9:00 PM Bowdon

Friday, June 24

10:30 AM – 2:00 PM FFA

2:00 - 6:00 PM FFA

6:00 – 9:00 PM FFA

Saturday, June 25

NOON – 3:00 PM Lonetree

3:00 – 6:00 PM Livewires

6:00 – 9:00 PM Bowdon

Sunday, June 26

NOON – 3:00 PM Bremen

3:00 – 5:00 PM **ONE ADULT FROM EACH CLUB**


2016 LIVESTOCK BARN WORK SCHEDULE

Livestock Committee Paul Anderson, Corey Hart, Troy Fike, Steven Jones

Thursday, June 23

6:00 – 9:30 PM Troy Fike, Steven Jones

Friday, June 24

10:30 AM – 1:30 Paul Anderson

1:30 – 4:30 Todd McKinven, Dale Schmitz,

Steve Copenhaver

4:30 – 7:30 Dustin Duda, Craig Weisser, Corey Hart

7:30 – 9:30 PM Aaron Opdahl, Chad Friese

Troy Jones

Saturday, June 25

10:30 AM – 1:30 Shawn McKinven, Chad Weckerly,

Jeff Schimke

1:30 – 4:30 David Lautt, Dean Johnson

Troy Thompson

4:30 – 7:30 Jeremy Bruer, Glen Keller, Ron Schmitz

7:30 – 9:30 PM Craig Felchle, Mike Erfle, Tyler Jones

Sunday, June 26

10:30 AM – 3:30 pm David Hager, Donny Allmaras,

Richard Lies

RESPONSIBILITIES – BARN DUTY IS IMPORTANT!

If you cannot be present; it is up to you to find someone to take your place.

1. Families are to be on duty as listed above. PARENTS MUST BE PRESENT! 2. Be sure the barn is clean at all times. 3. 4-Her’s should have morning clean up completed by 9:00 AM. 4. ****4-H’ers of family members assigned to watch period should be present to help.**** 5. If scheduling does not work, please contact a livestock committee member with your replacement.


2016 HORSE ~ FUR & FEATHERS BARN SCHEDULE Horse Committee: Kathy Thompson, Dynella Schmitz, Small Animal Committee: Carrie Opdahl, Dynella Schmitz, Russ & Dawn Snively

Thursday,June 23

6:00 – 9:30 PM Thompson (Jaeden)/Keller

Friday, June 24

9:00 AM – NOON Reutters

NOON – 3:00 PM Copenhavers

3:00 – 6:00 PM Widmers

6:00 – 9:30 PM Thompson (Megan)

Saturday, June 25

9:00 AM - NOON Jones, Troy/Erica

NOON – 3:00 PM Opdahl (Garin, Levi)

3:00 – 6:00 PM Snively

6:00 – 9:30 PM Anderson (Cody)

Sunday, June 26

9:00 – 11:00 AM Keller

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Schmitz (Maria, Monica)

2:00 – 4:00 PM Thompson (Jaeden)

RESPONSIBILITIES - BARN DUTY IS IMPORTANT!

If you cannot be present; it is up to you to find someone to take your place.

1. Families are to be on duty as listed above. PARENTS MUST BE PRESENT! 2. Be sure the barn is clean at all times. 3. 4-Her’s should have morning clean up completed by 9:00 AM. 4. *****4-H’ers of family members assigned to watch period should be present to help.**** 5. If scheduling does not work, please contact a horse or small animal committee member

with your replacement.


Wells County 4-H Member Fair Requirements Each 4-H’er must acquire 8 activity points per 4-H year to be eligible for the fair and to complete the 4-H year. At least 5 points must come from club meeting attendance with the remaining 3 coming from either club meetings or county 4-H activities.

Wells County Fair Awards The Danish system of ribbon placing (blue-red-white) will be used for all 4-H exhibits at the Wells County Fair. The standards or excellence for the Danish system are as follows:

Blue - meets or exceeds standard

Red - needs some improvement

White - needs much improvement

Payment per point will depend on a) money available from fair board, and b) number of total exhibits at the fair

Rules for Static Exhibitors & Exhibit Requirements:

1. All items must be made by the 4-H member enrolled in that 4-H project during the current 4-H club year.

2. 4-H members who bring items to the fair in project areas they are NOT enrolled in will be REFUSED AT ENTRY TIME. All static exhibits must be in agreement with the classes and lots listed in the State Fair exhibit list or Wells County Exhibit list. Exhibits that are not in agreement with lists will be REFUSED ENTRY.

3. Cloverbud Members -Participants ages 6 & 7 years old are not regular members. They are not involved in

competitive events. They may exhibit any number of items for display. They will not be judged, but will visit with judge and receive a participation ribbon plus $2.00 premium for each exhibit they enter.

4. Exhibit tags will be printed by the Extension Office and mailed to 4-Her’s prior to the fair. As in the past, the tags will be used for both the county and state fair. These tags will be used on ALL static 4-H exhibits displayed at the Wells County Fair. PLEASE COMPLETE THE PROJECT REGISTRATION FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE APPROPRIATE DEADLINE. Please complete one for each 4-Her.

5. Inform the Extension Office of any dropped projects as soon as possible prior to the fair out of courtesy to the staff, judges, and helpers

6. Individual entries will be placed in blue, red or white ribbon groups. All exhibits should be clean, neat and attractive. Only blue ribbon winners in static exhibits are eligible for Grand, Reserve, and Award of Excellence.

7. RECIPE/LABEL/INFORMATION CARDS: Read the State Fair book carefully, if your project area requires you to INCLUDE A RECIPE/LABEL/INFORMATION CARD with information about the project (i.e. Glue Solutions, Photography, foods, etc.) and you do not do so, you will be dropped a ribbon placing. PLEASE READ THE STATE FAIR BOOK CAREFULLY AT NDSTATEFAIRBOOKWEBSITE.COM

8. ABSENTEE EXHIBITING: If a 4-H member wants to exhibit at the Fair, but is unable to be there at the time of interview judging, the 4-H member may fill out an Absentee Interview Form. The form must be filled out by the 4-H member and done at home. The form is available at the Extension Office. Only if the 4-H member is at another 4-H activity will his/her exhibit be eligible for Grand champion, Reserve Champion or Honorable Mention consideration. If absent for any other reason, the exhibit is only eligible for blue, red or white ribbons. Any unforeseen circumstances will be handled by the 4-H Council Executive Officers and Extension Agent.

9. Check out time -Exhibits can be checked out of the 4-H Static Building/Livestock Barns at 4:00 p.m. on

Sunday, No early check-out will be allowed without permission. Any unforeseen circumstances will be handled by the 4-H Council Executive Officers and Extension Agent. ALL PROJECTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM BUILDING!

10. Late entries (entries received after registration deadline) will not be eligible for Grand, Reserve, and/or Award

of Excellence.

11. Projects that are entered under Wells County Exhibits are not eligible for State Fair.


Static/Tractor Driving Premium Points Premiums in the static building are paid on all classes in the exhibit list on the basis of points awarded for each entry according to the State Fair Book. Blue 50

Red 40

White 30

Champion 80

Reserve 70

Award of Excellence 60

Grand and Reserve Champions will be selected in specific projects or project groups as determined prior to the fair or project quality at judge’s discretion.

Rules for Livestock & Small Animal Exhibitors and Exhibit Requirements

Use the 4-H Animal Science Project Books and do at least one lesson from each chapter each year in the workbooks until the first two workbooks are complete. Once first two workbooks are complete, 4-H member may choose to complete yearly project record sheets or continue with the third workbook. Bring the book or record sheet along to the Interview Judging for the judge to review during the fair. If a 4-H’er doesn't have their project book or record sheet at the time of Interview Judging, they will automatically receive a white ribbon.

Check-out time -Exhibits can be checked out of the 4-H Static Building/Livestock Barns at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. No early check-out will be allowed without prior permission. Any unforeseen circumstances will be handled by the 4-H Council Executive Officers and Extension Agent. ALL PROJECTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM BUILDING!

ABSENTEE EXHIBITING: If a 4-H member wants to exhibit at the fair, but is unable to be there at the time of Interview

Judging the 4-H member may fill out an Absentee Interview Form. The form must be filled out by the 4-H member and done

at home. The form is available at the Wells County Extension Office. If absent from show event or Premium Sale 4-H

member must have pre-approval from 4-H Council. Only if the 4-H member is at another 4-H activity or pre-approved

commitment will their exhibit be eligible for Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, or Premium Sale consideration. If absent

for any other reason, the exhibit is only eligible for blue, red, or white ribbons. Any unforeseen circumstances will be handled

by the 4-H Council Executive Officers and Extension Agent.

4-H member must handle the animal themselves for both the show and the premium sale unless:

1. 4-H member attending another 4-H event or pre-approved event may have their animal shown and run thru the premium sale by someone else.

2. If 4-H member is absent, the animal may be shown for conformation but not eligible for Grand, Reserve, or Premium Sale.

REGISTRATION/OWNERSHIP A member must indicate if they have a breeding or market animal. Steer pictures along with fee are due March 1st. All other small animal pictures are due May 15th. All market animals in beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry, and rabbit classes and baby calves are eligible to run through the Premium Sale. No dairy or horses. One animal per member may be sold in the auction. Only animals that receive a ribbon in conformation judging will be sold in the Premium Sale. All animals must have been Interview Judged to participate in the livestock show and sale but ribbon placing doesn't affect sale eligibility. Baby calf exhibits are eligible for the livestock auction, but sold for premium only.

All buyers at the Premium Sale have the choice of taking the market animal in addition to the premium or premium only. Baby calves will be sold for premium only.


Both grade and purebred animals may be exhibited.

For information regarding the number of animals that can be exhibited per lot refer to the State Fair handbook. A 4-H member may exhibit only one animal per lot unless otherwise defined behind a specific lot number. There is no limit on the number of lots an exhibitor can enter as long as the member carries the related project and can show their own stock. For instances where an exhibitor has more than one entry per conformation class another 4-H member may exhibit one of the entries for that class. All members entered in livestock projects will be interviewed and conformation judged at different times. Those with small animals will be interviewed and conformation judged simultaneously. Exception: 4-H member may take an animal project and complete 4-H Animal Science Project Book and NOT show an animal at the fair. They will interview with the book only. Premium will be given for interview only. SHOWMANSHIP A Grand Champion and Reserve Champion, where appropriate, will be awarded. The Overall Livestock Showman will be awarded during the Round Robin competition, a special competition of champion showmen of each species -beef, dairy, swine, sheep and goat (where applicable). The top two showman from each age division in each species will go on to compete in Round Robin.

Age Divisions:

Junior-9-11

Intermediate- 12-14

Senior- 15-18 BABY CALF PROJECT: Calf must be born after January 1 of current year. Calf must be in exhibitor's possession by May 15 of current year. Exhibitors must be 12 years of age or younger as of September 1st, of current 4-H year. There shall be one Grand Champion calf and one Reserve Champion calf selected in, this division. If split in male or female or by age, no reserve will be awarded for each. Animals will be judged as feeder livestock only. This year's calf may be used next year as a market steer or breeding heifer. The calves will be entered along with your other livestock projects the first day of the fair. Baby calf is eligible for the Premium Sale to be sold for premium only. Interview Judging will take place at scheduled time during the county fair.

Cow/Calf Pairs: The cow needs to have a halter on at all times, as well as being able to tie her up if necessary. This does not mean “halter broke”, but “controllable”. Baby Calf: The calf will go through the conformation class.

BEEF PROJECT: Market Steers will be shown on the basis of weight, as determined by the livestock committee and Wells County Extension Agent. Overall Steer Show will receive a Grand and Reserve Rosettes. The top two from each class will move on to Overall Steer Show. Breeding Animals may be judged according to ND State Fair lots, with a Grand and Reserve ribbon given in Overall Heifer and Overall Cow/Calf. Each heifer lot will have the top two move on for Overall Grand and Reserve.

-All blue ribbon animals are eligible to move on to the State Fair.

-All livestock, horses, and small animals stay all four days of the fair– with the exception of request for early release due to other livestock activity. Dogs, cats, and pets are also exempt from four day stay. Early removal of any animal without 4-H Council approval will result in forfeiture of all premiums earned for that animal project. All animals will be formally caged/stalled by Thursday night of the fair.

-Small Animals/Livestock/Horses must have their stalls cleaned, approved, and checked out by appropriate committee or premiums and ribbons will be withheld.

POULTRY, RABBITS, CATS & PETS will be shown according to ND State Fair guidelines and classes as closely as possible with alternatives to fit our numbers and conditions. Interview Judging and show will take place at the same time unless otherwise noted in Wells County Fair schedule.


Livestock Rules (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat)

1. If an animal becomes unruly in the show ring, barn, or on the fairgrounds, the animal and the exhibitor may be dismissed from the ring and the grounds.

2. Stalls must be kept neat and clean at all times. Exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their stalls. If you decorate please make sure to remove staples etc. after the fair.

3. Before you leave on Sunday your stall will be cleaned and checked by one of the livestock show committee members. If you fail to do so your premium may be withheld.

4. Common husbandry applies to all livestock stalled during the fair (water, feed, bedding, exercise, etc.) by the 4-H exhibitor.

5. All exhibitors are responsible for keeping the area in and around the barn, wash rack, and tie outs clean and presentable to the public.

6. Steers must be haltered and tied at all times. 7. No watering steers in the stalling area.

Horse Rules

1. If a horse becomes unruly in the arena or on the fairgrounds, the horse and the exhibitor may be dismissed from the ring and the grounds.

2. Stalls must be kept neat and clean at all times. Exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their stalls. If you decorate please make sure to remove staples etc. after the fair.

3. No mounting or riding in the barns is allowed. This is a safety concern. 4. No racing of any kind is allowed on the fairgrounds or in the arena. 5. When riding your horse on the fairgrounds please ride at a walking pace. No trotting, cantering, or galloping is

allowed on the grounds, except in the arena. No horses allowed North of the barns. 6. Please limit the number of horses in the arena at one time to 6. Be considerate of others waiting for practice time. 7. ASTM approved helmets must be worn at all times while riding on the fairgrounds. 8. Use proper ring etiquette while practicing, ex: do not cut someone off. Ask before entering the arena as someone

might be practicing patterns. 9. For a complete list of rules see the ND 4-H Horse Show and Judging Manual. 10. Before you leave on Sunday your stall will be checked by one of the horse show committee members. If you fail to do so your premium may be withheld. 11. Contestant may exhibit only once per class. 12. Horses must be stalled in the barn. 13. No horse will be allowed in the arena unless attended to. 14. Common husbandry applies to all horses stalled during the fair (water, feed, bedding, exercise, etc.) by the 4-H exhibitor.

Classes held will follow each age division: Junior 8-11 Intermediate 12-14 Senor 15-18 Awards will be given to the following: Highpoint Reserve Highpoint The horse show will be held in conjunction with Eddy County and Foster County (Tri-County Horse Show). In a year that the Tri-County Show does not occur during the Wells County Fair there will still be a horse show held at the fair.

Show Day reminders:

-Each participant will be given 3 calls for their event. If not ready at the gate by the 3rd call, they will be scratched.

-All participants must wait until arena gate is closed behind them before starting any event.

-Participants may not be led into the arena past the plane of the in-gate.


Rabbit and Poultry Rules All cages must have drop pans and be furnished by 4-H member.

Breeding and market lots will follow the ND State Fair book.

All animals must be registered for 4-H or FFA when they are brought in. (You can't decide when the show starts what class they will be shown in.) All animals brought in are expected to be shown unless unforeseen circumstances arise. If you are signed up to show in 4- H or FFA you need a different animal in each class.

Use the 4-H Animal Science Project Books and do at least one lesson from each chapter each year in the workbooks until the first two workbooks are complete. Once the first two workbooks are complete, 4-H member may choose to complete yearly project record sheets or continue with the third workbook. Bring the workbook or record sheet along to the Interview Judging for the judge to review during the fair. If a 4-H member doesn't have their project book or record sheet at the time of interview judging, they will automatically receive a white ribbon. Market animals must meet weight requirements as in ND State Fair book. Pictures of market animals must be into Wells County Extension Office as per their deadline for the Premium Sale. Premium Sale market animals can be taken by the buyer, when released on Sunday, if buyer and 4-H member agree upon this. Breeding rabbits entered into market class stand the chance of being disqualified by the judge. Blue, red and white ribbons will be awarded in each lot. Reserve and Grand Champion ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of judge. Overall Grand and Reserve Breeding and Market animals will be chosen from the animals the judge calls back from each lot. If more than one of your animals is brought back by the judge for Grand and Reserve, then you may chose someone to assist you. YOU must show your own rabbit in the first round of judging. For instances where an exhibitor has more than one entry per conformation class another 4-H member may exhibit one of the entries for that class. There will be three age divisions for Showmanship: Junior 8-11

Intermediate 12-14 Senior 15-18

You must show your own animal in the showmanship division. Grand, Reserve, blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded at the judge's discretion.

Criteria for Dog Obedience/Showmanship Show

Dog obedience/showmanship will consist of:

1. Walking your dog at a heel on a leash around the ring with all the dogs together. 2. One at a time each showman will:

a. Walk your dog out for the judge at a heel on a leash. b. Have your dog sit. c. Have your dog stay. d. You will back off and give the come command and your dog will come.

3. Also your dog will be judged on how well groomed they are and how you handle your dog. (The dogs will not be

judged by breed or quality.) 4. Your dog project book will need to be completed for your appropriate year in the dog program and brought to the

show for judging also.


Livestock/Horse/Small Animal Premium Points Horse: 4-H Western & English events- A premium will be awarded for each class the 4-H’er participates in, with only one overall champion and reserve premium given per age division.

Blue 80 Red 70 White 60

Champion 80 Reserve 60

Livestock/Horse/Small Animal Interview Points Blue 60 Red 50 White 40


Livestock/Horse/Small Animal Showmanship Points Blue 30 Red 20 White 10


Wells County 4-H Animal Lease Affidavit Animal lease option is available for those 4-H members who are not able to house and own an animal on their own. Obtain Wells County Animal Lease Affidavit and file upon completion with Wells County Extension office. Deadline for completion of form will correspond with those deadlines set for animal project area. As the 4-H member taking part in the animal lease program you agree to the following:

1. If this animal is shown/exhibited during the time frame of this lease agreement, it must be lead/exhibited in the ring by the 4-H member leasing the animal.

2. Assume agreed upon care: (ex. where animal will be housed, expectations as to time spent working with leased

project, etc.

3. Assume agreed upon finances (ex: feed cost, veterinarian, transportation, exhibiting expense, etc.)

4. Refrain from allowing any other individual to enter/exhibit the animal during the time this contract is in effect.

5. The lessee may keep any premiums or awards earned while exhibiting the animal during the duration of this contract.

Tractor Driving The tractor driving contest will have the following divisions: (1) Beginners – 8 years old BY September 1 of the current 4-H year. (2) Juniors – 9 to 12 years old (3) Seniors – 13 to 18 years old

A. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN DRIVING A LAWN TRACTOR OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. THIS WILL BE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMITTEE.


B. Will be required to drive a course set up by the committee. C. A Grand and Reserve will be chosen from each age division from those completing the course in the best time and

following all safety rules.

Sweepstakes Contest Any enrolled Wells County 4-H’er that is eligible to compete in the fair may participate in the sweepstakes contest. The contest will consist of four parts:

1. Livestock judging with placings only, no reasons. There will be three classes total one sheep, one swine, and one beef. Each class will be 12 minutes long. 2. Showmanship placing; this will come from your placing in the showmanship part of the livestock show. If a participant shows in showmanship for more than one species we will use their highest placing score. 3. A short comprehensive test that covers all three species (beef, sheep, and swine). 4. Tractor Driving

There will be three age divisions (age as of September 1st of current year): Junior- 8-11 Intermediate- 12-14 Senior- 15-18 Point allotment will be as follows: Judging- each class will be worth 50 points; there will be 3 classes total with 150 points total. Showmanship (highest placing from one species) 1st place= 150 points 9th- 70 2nd- 140 10th- 60 3rd- 130 11th- 50 4th- 120 12th- 40 5th- 110 13th- 30 6th- 100 14th- 20 7th- 90 15th- 10 8th- 80 Tractor Driving Course 1st place= 75 points 2nd- 65 3rd- 55 4th- 45 5th- 35 6th- 25 7th- 15 8th- 5 Comprehensive test- Each test is 15 questions and the questions are based around the 4-H project books. Each question is worth 10 points each. Total points possible would equal 150 points. Then there is a bonus question at the end of each test that will serve as a tie breaker and will be worth 5 points. Tests will be based around the record books. Those with the highest scores in each division will be named the winners. The winners will each receive a sponsored prize. Once an exhibitor wins an age division they cannot compete in that age division again. You may move up an age division to compete but you may not move down. Awards: Sponsors for prizes to give the winners of each age division (junior, intermediate and senior) will be contacted. Contest and Awards Presentation: Contest will be held at the County Fair. Awards will be given immediately following the contest. Sponsors can help present prizes and be in the picture.

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