Duchesne County Fair
USU Extension & 4-H

2007 Duchesne County Fair Rules and Guidelines
4-H Exhibits General Rules
1.		All 4-H club leaders and members are expected to become acquainted with these rules. Supervisors and judges will strictly adhere to them.
2.		All 4-H Exhibits must be made by enrolled 4-H members. Enrollment must be submitted to the 4-H Office July 1, 2007. A member must be enrolled in the project area and may enter only one individual exhibit per numbered class, unless otherwise specified under the class instructions.
3.		All 4-H club exhibits MUST arrive at the Fair, Monday, August 6, between 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Produce exhibits will be entered Wednesday, August 8th, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Late arrivals will not be accepted.
4.		Judges will award all exhibits as purple (state), blue, red, and white ribbons according to the Danish system. Premium money will be as follows for exhibits except Produce: Purple = State Quality $3.00; Blue = $2.00; Red $1.00; and White = $.50. Premium for Garden Produce – Blue - $1.00; Red $.50; White $.25.
5.		Official entry blanks should be attached to all entries showing name, age (as of January 1, 2007), address, phase, and name of club leader. Exhibits from 4-H'ers under 9 will be accepted at County Fair, but are not eligible to exhibit at State Fair. Information forms are required on specific exhibits in home environment, clothing construction, childcare, arts and crafts, food preservation, and range management. These entry blanks may be picked up at the 4-H Office prior to Fair to assist with entry.
6.		Exhibits needing special props for display must be provided by the exhibitor.
7.		Size requirements and limitations on exhibits:
	**	Any exhibits using posters are limited to using one poster 22" x 28" or smaller.
	**	Special exhibits and/or "do your own thing" displays should not exceed 4' by 4' free standing display to qualify to enter the State Fair. This will facilitate display and transportation. Larger exhibits will be accepted for County Fair only.
	**	All breads should be baked in standard-size loaf tins (about 4 1/2" x 8 1/2", inside measurements) to meet uniform judging size.
	**	Collections boxes should not exceed 325 square inches for bottom measurement. The collection must be arranged to allow glass covers to open at the top or side of the box; the glass must be secured so that glass will not move when the box is properly displayed at the fair.
	**	All items entered, which are normally hung on the wall, must provide some means for attachment to the wall (i.e. all paintings, sketches, framed items, woodworking, wall hangings, articles using artificial or dried flowers are included). All paintings and drawings must be framed or matted.
	**	Be sure exhibits are well made so they are stable enough to be moved.
8.		All exhibits MUST be picked up Saturday, August 11th, between 5:00-6:00 p.m. County Fair workers and Extension staff will not be held responsible for items not picked up after the Fair.

 

BALL "Fresh Preserving" AWARD FOR YOUTH LEVEL presented by: BALL & KERR Fresh Preserving PRODUCTS

In recognition of youth who excel in the art of fresh preserving (canning), Jarden Home Brands makers of Ball and Kerr Fresh Preserving products will present First Place Awards in designated recipe categories.

A panel of judges will select the best entry submitted by a youth in each category for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle and Soft Spread.  Entries must be preserved in Ball or Ball Collection Elite Jars sealed with Ball Lids and Bands or Ball Collection Elite Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr Jars sealed with Kerr Lids and Bands or Ball Collection Elite Lids and Bands.  In addition, soft spread entries will be limited to recipes prepared using Ball Pectin:  Original, No Sugar Needed or Liquid.  A proof of purchase for Ball Pectin must be provided at time of entry.

The best entry from each category will receive the following: Two (2) Five-Dollar ($5.00) Coupons for Ball or Kerr Fresh Preserving Products.

BALL “Fresh Preserving" AWARD FOR ADULT LEVEL Presented by: BALL & KERR Fresh Preserving PRODUCTS

Jarden Home Brands makers of Ball and Kerr Fresh Preserving products is proud to recognized today's fresh preserving (canning) enthusiasts, so First and Second Place Awards will be given to those individuals judged as the best in designated recipe categories.

A panel of judges will select the two best entries submitted by an adult for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle and Soft Spread categories.  Entries must be preserved in Ball or Ball Collection Elite Jars sealed with Ball Lids and Bands or Ball Collection Elite Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr Jars sealed with Kerr Lids and Bands or Ball Collection Elite Lids and Bands.  In addition, soft spread entries will be limited to recipes prepared using Ball Pectin:  Original, No Sugar Needed, or Liquid.  A proof of purchase for Ball pectin must be provided at time of entry.

The entries designated First Place from each category will receive the following: Two (2) Five-Dollar ($5.00) Coupons for Ball or Kerr Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) Three-Dollar ($3.00)Coupon for Ball Simple Creations Products.

The entries designated Second Place from each category will receive the following: Two (2) Five-Dollar ($5.00) Coupons for Ball or Kerr Fresh Preserving Products.

WILTON CAKE COMPANY SPECIAL AWARDS FOR CAKE DECORATING

A Wilton Yearbook of Cake Decorating will be awarded to first prize winners in all cake decorating categories.  Only five Yearbooks will be awarded to Junior Division and five Yearbooks to adult division.  Wilton will also award one "Best of Class” award for the Junior and one for the Adult division.  "Best of Class" winners may choose one of the following awards:  Cupcake Fun, Tiered Cake Books or Cake Decorating Basics (DVD).

"Best of Class" winners will also receive a Wilton Yearbook of Cake Decorating.

CRAZY CRITTER CONTEST

Critters made of entire plant materials may be entered Wednesday, August 8th between 8:00-10:00 a.m. Only one entry per individual. Prize money will be awarded. $15 first place, $10 second place, $5 third place.

 

DUCHESNE COUNTY 4-H CONTESTS
Sr. Division June 19, 2007 County Administrative Office Building		Jr. Division August 1, 2007 Duchesne High School
CONTEST DIVISIONS:
1.	Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks, & Picture Story Slide Series
	Categories include:
	Agriculture	Clothing
	Dairy Foods	Egg Preparation
	Foods & Nutrition	Horse
2.	Public Speaking
	Categories include:
	General	Horse
3.	Style Revue Judging - August 1st
	Style Revue - August 1st- 2:00 -4:00 p.m. - Duchesne High School - Duchesne)
4.	Talent
	Categories:
	Dance	Instrumental
	Piano	Variety
	Vocal
Rules and Guidelines
1.	Participant must be currently enrolled in 4-H (deadline 7/1).
2.	Contestants must comply with rules governing each contest.  Specific guidelines and scorecards for competition are available at the 4-H Office.
3.	Registration deadlines:
	Sr. Division - June 15th	Jr. Division - July 27th
4.	Age group divisions:
	Sr. Division –           9-12 grades	Jr. Division –          3-8 grades
	Each contestant should have reached his/her age group division birthday by Jan. 1, of the current year. Sr. Division members may not have reached their 19th birthday by Jan. 1.
5.	Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded to each participant according to the Danish System of judging the Junior division.