Indoor Projects

Indoor Project Rules 

• Indoor projects will follow all general rules for 4-H and FFA.
• Indoor entries are not to be removed from the Gallatin Fairgrounds until the end of fair, pick-ups will take place on Monday, July 22^nd. If items are removed early, premiums may be forfeited.
• Project rules must be followed within the departments and division. Make sure all rules are read and followed.  An entry that does not follow project guidelines, will not be displayed or points will be taken away.
• Judging will be based on age divisions Junior (Ages 8-13) and Senior (Ages 14+).

 Poster Guidelines

• Follow these rules when planning and constructing a poster:
  • MUST be a self-standing poster (trifold)
  • Stick to one idea
  • Keep the message short and to the point
  • Make the exhibit simple, but interesting 

Silent Auction

• Members may select 1 item to be entered in the Indoor Silent Auction during Fair. Youth will declare silent auction item at check in.  The silent auction will take place at the near Building #4, during the BBQ on Friday, July 19th beginning at 3:00pm.  Bids on the items will be placed on bidding sheets.  Bidding will close on Friday, July 19th at 5:00pm. The highest bidders will be contacted to pick up items and pay for item.
• Youth will receive payment from this item through the Market Livestock Committee after all money is collected from buyers.

Indoor Booth Contest “Discover the Treasure of 4-H”

• We encourage all clubs, projects and individuals to set up a booth in the indoor building and decorate it with the theme “Discover the Treasurer of 4-H”.
• Reserve a full booth space (8 foot table) or half a space (4 foot by calling or emailing the Extension Office to reserve your space. 
• Indoor booths are a great way to promote Gallatin County 4-H and to showcase the activities you do as a club or project group, or something you’ve done individually
• The Leaders Council will be awarding cash prizes for the top Indoor display booths in the categories below. First place prizes will be awarded to each category.
• The 2 categories are: *see page 18 for class numbers
  • Best use of Fair theme and 4-H spirit by Club or Project group               
  •  Best use of Fair theme and 4-H spirit by Individual Member             

Department: Family & Consumer Science

DIVISION 100: CLOVERBUDS

Cloverbuds will be awarded participation ribbons

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1: Display any of the activities made in the Cloverbud project throughout the year, or photo of you at a 4-H event.

DIVISION 101: CHILD DEVELOPMENT

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1: Level 1 (Growing on My Own)

1. Bloomin’ Bags
2. My Learning Box
3. Story Masks
4. Potato Pals
5. My Morning Routine
6. That Hat’s for Me
7. Home Hazard Hunt
8. Be a Toy Inspector
9. Other (specify on entry form)

CLASS 2: Level 2 (Growing With Others)

1. Home Alone Game
2. My Plan for Me
3. Picture This
4. Toys as Tools
5. Circle of Friends
6. Friendly Fringed Flyer
7. How I See It
8. Putting the Pieces Together
9. Family Connections
10. Family Rules
11. Family, Food and Fotos
12. Safety Inspector
13. Toy Box
14. Street Smart
15. Other (specify on entry form)

CLASS 3: Level 3 (Growing In Communities)

1. A-B-C Career Watch
2. See How They Grow
3. What’s the Message
4. Obstacles & Assessments
5. Building Friends
6. Community Profile
7. Block Buster
8. Your Intergenerational Community
9. A-Parent-Ly
10. Put Me In, Coach!
11. Going Our Way
12. Movin’ & Shakin’ Olympics
13. Let’s Play It Safe
14. First Aid Kid
15. Other (specify on entry form)

CLASS 4: Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

DIVISION 102: BABYSITTING

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1: Junior (Ages 8-13)
CLASS 2: Senior (Ages 14+)

1. Babysitter’s Magic Bag
2. Theme Magic Bag
3. Family File and Job Log
4. Parent/Guardian Survey
5. Boo Boo Bunny
6. First Aid Kit
7. CPR/First Aid 
8. Ages & Stages of Children
9. Babysitting Safety, Poison, Choking
10. Food & Nutrition of Children
11. Babysitting Business Card and Flyer
12. Entertainment
13. Other (specify on entry form) 

DIVISION 103: FAMILY LIFE

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1: Junior (Ages 8-13)
CLASS 2: Senior (Ages 14+)

1. Cooking Together
2. Stories
3. Family Fun Time
4. Outdoor Adventure
5. Photo Stories
6. There’s Work to Be Done
7. Fire Safety
8. Energy Adventures
9. Our Flag
10. Shopping Adventures
11. Family Tree
12. Family Rituals
13. Volunteer in the Community
14. Other (specify on entry form)

CLASS 3   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

DIVISION 104: HOME ENVIRONMENT

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1: Level 1 (The Basic Touch)

1. Project completed from the book
2. Creative display or poster showing how to design walls, windows and floors

CLASS 2: Level 2 (The Distinctive Touch)

1. Project completed from the book
2. Creative display or poster showing how to select & care for furniture, fabric & decorative items

CLASS 3: Level 3 (The Finishing Touch)

1. Project completed from the book
2. Creative display or poster showing how to add personality & interest to a room with accessories

CLASS 4: Level 4 (The Environment Touch)

1. Project completed from the book
2. Creative display or poster showing a home that is healthy, energy efficient and conserves nature

FOODS

General Rules For Food

Lorrie Turner Memorial Awards

$510 had been donated in memory of Lorrie Turner, a long time 4-H volunteer, mother, and supporter of 4-H cooking projects.  The money will be awarded as a $50 award to 1st Place and $35 award to 2nd Place.  All exhibits will be taken into consideration regardless of which class entered, but divided in each Cooking, Baking, and Cake Decorating projects, with senior and junior winners in each.

1. All foods, including pies, tea rings & cakes, must be on disposable plates, appropriate to size of product, covered with plastic wrap or bag unless class description states otherwise.
2. All food entries, including hot and refrigerated, must be presented for judging at a food safe serving temperature. If judge deems temperatures are not safe, they will not sample.
3. All food entries will be accepted during check in for indoor projects, with the exception of hot/cold items only turned in on Tuesday as the judges will only sample food on Tuesday. 
4. Complete recipe for all food exhibits must be attached. For commercial mix, paste directions on card and eliminate reference to brand. Do not use packaged mixes unless specified in class number.
5. Exhibitor to bring a minimum of 6 servings of their food product (i.e., 6 cookies, 6 muffins, 6 biscuits). If bringing a cake or pie or loaf of bread, bring entire food product (unsliced).  After judging, exhibitor may take home all but one slice. 
6. Cakes should be exhibited out-of-pan. Bread should be baked in an 8”x 4” or 9”x 5” pan, unless it is a braided or shaped bread; pies should be baked in a 9” or 10” pie pan.
7. Food entries will be judged on appearance (attractiveness, display, uniformity, cleanliness, etc.), adherence to entry rules (recipe, disposable plate, etc.), texture and flavor.
8. Judging will be based on age division: Junior (Ages 8-13) and Senior (Ages 14+)

 DIVISION 110: COOKING

CLASS 1 Cooking 101 (recipe from project book or a similar recipe, describe in detail)

1. Snacks
2. Side Dishes
3. Quick breads
4. Main Dish
5. Dessert

CLASS 3  Cooking 301(recipe from project book or a similar recipe, describe in detail)

1. Fruit
2. Vegetable
3. Grains
4. Protein Foods
5. Dairy
6. Desserts

CLASS 4 Cooking 401 (recipe from project book or a similar recipe, describe in detail)

1. Candy – three (3) pieces
2. Any dish featuring a whole grain (I serving)
3. Dish featuring homemade pastry.
4. Food Science experiment display and presentation

CLASS 5 Poster/Educational Display

CLASS 6 Beverage

CLASS 7 Party Planner Educational exhibit including menu, place setting, favors, entertainment, etc. for a party you planned. Placed on a covered board or heavy cardboard no larder than 24”wide and 30” deep.

CLASS 8 Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

DIVISION 111: BAKING

CLASS 1 Baking 1 (recipe from project book or a similar recipe, describe in detail)

1. Biscuits
2. Plain muffins
3. Chocolate chip cookies
4. Sugar cookies (round, plain, without icing)
5. Chocolate Drop Cookies
6. Oatmeal cookies
7. Peanut butter cookies
8. Gluten Free

CLASS 2 Baking 2 (recipe from project book or a similar recipe, describe in detail)

1. Basic nut bread
2. Banana nut bread
3. Zucchini bread
4. Quick Coffeecake
5. Fruit-filled coffeecake
6. Gingerbread
7. Peanut butter cookies
8. Plain brownies
9. Cornbread
10. Butterscotch bars
11. Gluten Free

CLASS 3 Baking 3 (recipe from project book or a similar recipe, describe in detail)

1. White yeast rolls
2. Whole-wheat yeast bread
3. White yeast bread from a bread machine
4. Whole-wheat bread from a bread machine
5. Gluten Free

CLASS 4 Baking 4 (recipe from project book or a similar recipe, describe in detail)

1. Fruit pie
2. Pastry
3. Cream pie
4. Custard pie
5. Meat pie
6. Sponge cake
7. Butter cake
8. Layered cake
9. Gluten Free

DIVISION 112: CAKE DECORATING

Icing and artistic skill only to be judged. Decorating must be done on an artificial cake form, such as Styrofoam or inverted cake pan, or a flat cake board. Do not exhibit on real cakes.

Exhibits should be placed on disposable plates or boards covered with foil, plastic or decorative covering, and allow 1” minimum of free space between cake and outer edge of plate or board.

CLASS 1 Icing Based

1. Traditional Elegance
2. Crazy Creative
3. Fair Themed
4. Small Bites: cupcakes, petit fours, cut cake, etc.

CLASS 2 Fondant Based

1. Traditional Elegance
2. Crazy Creative
3. Fair Themed
4. Small Bites: cupcakes, petit fours, cut cake, etc.

CLASS 3 Educational Poster

DIVISION 113: CANNING & FREEZING

Current USDA guidelines must be followed for all food preservation entries. ONE (1) complete recipe securely attached to project. Canned entries must have sealed standard jars, lids and include the ring. 

Labeling:Label entry jar with contents, date processed, processing method (pressure, water bath, freezer or dried), processing time, pounds pressure used and type of pack (if relevant). Food preservation products not meeting these criteria will be dropped one ribbon placing. The judges will decide which preserved foods will be opened and tasted. 

CLASS 1 Food Preservation

1. Pint or ½ pint water bath canned food (applesauce, jam, jelly)
2. Pint or ½ pint of frozen food (peas, corn, freezer jam)
3. Pint of ½ pint of another processed food.

 CLASS 2 Educational Display

SEWING & TEXTILES

Garments that have been worn must be cleaned before exhibiting; attach note to exhibit stating the number of times worn, care given, etc. Attach explanation or pattern directions if special construction techniques were used. Needlework is to be blocked prior to entry.

DIVISION 120: SEWING

Activity from project book or a similar activity, describe in detail

CLASS 1: Sewing Level 1

CLASS 2: Sewing Level 2

CLASS 3: Sewing Level 3-5

DIVISION 121: KNITTING

CLASS   1   Beginner Level (specify items)

CLASS   2   Intermediate Level (specify items)

CLASS   3   Advanced Level (specify items)

CLASS   4   Project Notebook

CLASS   5   Educational Display or Poster

DIVISION 122: CROCHET

CLASS   1   Beginner Level (specify items)

CLASS   2   Intermediate Level (specify items)

CLASS   3  Advanced Level (specify items)

CLASS   4   Project Notebook

CLASS   5   Educational Display or Poster

DIVISION 123: EMBROIDERY

CLASS   1   Beginner Level (specify items)

CLASS   2   Intermediate Level (specify items)

CLASS   3   Advanced Level (specify items)

CLASS   4   Project Notebook

CLASS   5   Educational Display or Poster

DIVISION 124 QUILTING

CLASS 1   Beginner Quilting

1. Quilting Leel
2. Wall Hanging or Lap Quilt    
3. Bed Sized Quilt                   
4. Placemat or Table Runner   

5. Any Other Item (specify on form)

CLASS 2:  Intermediate Quilting

1. Wall Hanging or Lap Quilt    
2. Bed Sized Quilt                   
3. Placemat or Table Runner   
4. Any Other Item (specify on form) 

CLASS 3: Advanced Quilting

1. Wall Hanging or Lap Quilt    
2. Bed Sized Quilt                   
3. Placemat or Table Runner   
4. Any Other Item (specify on form)

Department: Animal Science

DIVISION 130: HORSELESS HORSE

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 “Giddy Up and Go”

CLASS 2   Level 2 “Head, Heart and Hooves”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Stable Relationships”

CLASS 4   Level 4 “Riding the Range”

CLASS 5   Level 5 “Jumping to New Heights”

CLASS 6   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

DIVISION 131: VET SCIENCE

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1    Level 1 – From Airedales to Zebras

CLASS 2    Level 2 – All Systems Go!

CLASS 3    Level 3 – On the Cutting Edge

CLASS 4    Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

 Department: Plant Science

HORTICULTURE

Vegetables, Fruit and Flower exhibits that DO NOT have the required number of items will not be judged for awards. Exhibits will be judged for uniformity, maturity, various characteristics, free from disease, insects and injury. Vases/containers are to be provided by exhibitor, use creativity as the type of container enhances your display. However, container will not be considered in judging. Foam cups or tin cans will not be allowed. Exhibitor must use flowers/vegetables grown in own garden.

 “Vegetables at Fair” – All vegetables & fruit must be exhibited on a white 9” paper/foam plate and placed into a plastic bag.  For all root vegetables cut the tops off, leaving approximately ¾ inch of top intact with the root. Wash roots gently to avoid injury to the skin. If storage is necessary, put them in a cool, moist place. Root crops include beets, carrots, radishes, rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, artichokes, horseradish, etc. Head Lettuce – trim lower leaves from heads and do not leave roots intact. Choose large, heavy or solid heads. Remove the roots and underground portion of stem but leave crown of Swiss Chard-Endive-Leaf Lettuce-Kohlrabi-Parsley-Dill-Spinach, etc.; wash if needed and keep in a moist & cool place. Onions: approximately 1 week prior to Fair, pull and twist tops; remove outer layer of (dirty) skin. Spread them in an open shed so air will pass over them until fair time. Remove the tops and clip off roots; avoid damaging the node or basal plate. Choose well-formed bulbs; avoid “doubles”, thick necks, etc. Green Onions/Leeks: Dig immediately prior to going to fair; avoid damage to node or basal plate. Remove outer layer of skin to get soil off; wash. Choose specimens that are well blanched or white. Corn: Husk leaving 2-3 layers for protection against drying. Cut off stem back to the outer layer of husk. Choose well-pollinated and well- developed ears with good tip cover/fill, in the “milk stage”. Cucumbers: Harvest by cutting stems; leave approximately ¼ inch of stem; avoid injury to fruit. Wash if necessary; choose well-shaped specimens. Kohlrabi: Remove roots, but leave above ground portion of stem. Remove leaves; avoid injury to the skin. Tenderness is important. Peas: Choose ones that are sweet, moist, and tender; not bitter, dry, tough or woody. Wash if necessary. Potatoes: Immediately after digging allow the skin to “set”. Avoid rough handling or cuts, skinning or bruising; wash gently. Select medium to large sizes that are smooth and free of defect. Rhubarb:  Remove all green portion of leaf; leave base of petiole (stem) intact. Wash; stalks must be tender and juicy. Summer Squash: Leave stem; choose tender specimens. For the long type, they may be 5-8 inches long. For the round type and crooked necks, choose those that are very tender and succulent. Some types are ready for use as soon as the blossom has withered. Tomatoes (red): Remove stems; wash and avoid injury. Choose those free of cracking. Green Tomatoes: Leave stems; choose specimens that aren’t turning red.

DIVISION 140: HORTICULTURE 

Be sure to specify on entry form description what you are entering – (i.e. roses, daisies or carrots, tomatoes, etc.).

CLASS 1   Level 1 “See Them Sprout” (activity from project book or a similar activity, describe in detail)

CLASS 2   Level 2 “Branching Out” (activity from project book or a similar activity, describe in detail)

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Digging Deeper” (activity from project book or a similar activity, describe in detail)

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF ITEMS YOU MAY ENTER – SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM.

1. Annuals Vase (3 blooms with foliage)
2. Perennials Vase (3 blooms without foliage)
3. Herbs Vase (3 stems)
4. Floral Patio Pot
5. Herbal Patio Pot
6. Vegetable Patio Pot
7. Fruit Patio Pot
8. Fair Theme Container Display Must include current Fair Flower
9. Vegetable Plate (3)
10. Fruit Plate (3)
11. Educational Display (May include Poster, Picture Story Book, etc.) Specify Level
12. Other

DIVISION 141: CROP SCIENCE

CLASS 1  Wheat, Oats, Barley & Rye (specify on form)
Notebook of mounted Wheat Plant specimens (seed, sprouting, root development, etc.) or (Display of mounted specimens of Wheat Plants at different stages of growth), etc.

DIVISION 142: WEED SCIENCE

CLASS 1   Weed Wise (specify on form)
May include plant press made by exhibitor, displayed collection of 25 pressed weeds, or any of the requirements listed in the workbook.

CLASS 2   Weeds on the Move (specify on form)
May include educational display on poisonous plants, created map showing location of at least 2 weed species, weed germination (at least 2 kinds) or any of the requirements listed in the workbook. 

CLASS 3   Weed-N-Seed (specify on form)
May include educational display about how weeds impact biodiversity and/or forage production, develop a weed awareness workshop, educational display about how to certify hay as “weed-free”, display about careers related to weeds or any of the requirements listed in the workbook.

CLASS 4   Eating Weeds Alive (specify on form)
Educational Display regarding the Biological Controls of Weeds.

CLASS 5   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

DIVISION 143: RANGE SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT

Plant specimens should be mounted on 11x16 white cards and labeled with standard plant labels. Refer to workbooks for details on plants to collect.

CLASS 1   Introduction to Range Management

CLASS 2   Level 1 Range Science

CLASS 3   Level 2 Range Science

CLASS 4   Level 3 Range Science

CLASS 5   Level 4 Range Science

CLASS 6   Level 5 Range Science

CLASS 7   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

 Department: Mechanical Sciences

DIVISION 150: AEROSPACE

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Stage 2 “Lift Off”

CLASS 2  Stage 3 “Reaching New Heights”

CLASS 3   Stage 4 “Pilots in Command”

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements) 

DIVISION 151: BICYCLE

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 Bicycle for Fun

CLASS 2   Level 2 Wheels in Motion

CLASS 3   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

DIVISION 152: ELECTRICITY

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1  Level 1 “The Magic of Electricity”

CLASS 2   Level 2 “Investigating Electricity”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Wired for Power”

CLASS 4   Level 4 “Entering Electronics”

CLASS 5   Independent Study (must comply with  all project requirements) 

DIVISION 153: ROBOTICS

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Educational Display

CLASS 2   Other 

DIVISION 154: SMALL ENGINES

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 “Crank It Up!”

CLASS 2  Level 2 “Warm It Up!”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Tune It Up!”

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements 

DIVISION 155: WELDING

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1  Level 1 “Arcs and Sparks” 

DIVISION 156: WOODWORKING

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 “Measuring Up”

CLASS 2   Level 2 “Making the Cut”

CLASS 3  Level 3 “Nailing It Together”

CLASS 4  Level 4 “Finishing Up”

CLASS 5   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)

 Department: Natural Sciences

DIVISION 160: FORESTRY

Poster, Notebook, Educational Display (may consist of groupings of leaves, bark, stems, or related to any aspect of forestry. If leaves, stems or barks are to be exhibited, they should be identified with a label near the object on the same page. Labels should include proper name, location where collected, date collected.)

CLASS 1  Level 1 “Follow the Path”

CLASS 2   Level 2 “Reach for the Canopy”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Explore the Deep Woods”

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements) 

DIVISION 161: ENTOMOLOGY

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 “Creepy Crawlies”

CLASS 2   Level 2 “What’s Bugging You?”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Dragons, House & Other Flies”

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements)  

DIVISION 162: OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 “Hiking Trails”

CLASS 2   Level 2 “Camping Adventures”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Backpacking Expeditions”

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements) 

DIVISION 163: SHOOTING SPORTS

COMPETITION WAS HELD IN FFEBRUARY

CLASS 1   Poster or Educational Display 

DIVISION 164: SPORT FISHING

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 “Take the Bait”

CLASS 2   Level 2 “Reel in the Fun”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Cast Into the Future”

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements) 

DIVISION 165: WILDLIFE 

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1  Level 1

Department: Communication & Expressive Arts

DIVISION 170: COMMUNICATIONS

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 “Picking Up The Pieces”

CLASS 2  Level 2 “Putting It Together”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “The Perfect Fit”

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with all project requirements) 

DIVISION 171: COWBOY POETRY

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Display - May include collection, poster, etc. 

DIVISION 172: LEATHERCRAFT

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1

CLASS 1   Level 2

CLASS 3   Level 3

CLASS 4   Level 4

CLASS 5   Level 5

CLASS 6   Level 6

CLASS 7   Level 7

CLASS 8   Advanced Leather Craft (develop pattern using stamping tools, 2 or more articles using  non-tooled & non-sewn techniques: lacing-braiding-expanding-sculpting-etc., 2 or more articles using sewing techniques, etc.)

CLASS 9   Independent Study Exhibit (must comply with all project requirements)

DIVISION 173: PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Prints should be 5x7 for cameras up to 10 Megapixel or 8x10 for cameras over 10 Megapixel and mounted on black or white backing board. 8x10 will mounted to a 10x12 poster board or matting and 5x7 mounted to a 7x9 poster board or matting (2 inch boarder around photo).
2. Do not caption photographs.
3. Clearly print on the back any special equipment or circumstances incurred while taking the photo.
4. There are no limits to entries per class – however, the same photo cannot be entered in more than one class. Premiums are only paid for top 5 entries per exhibitor.
5. Pictures must be taken in this 4-H year to be eligible

 CLASS 1: Level 1

1.      Color Photo

2.      Black and White Photo

3.      Photo Boards* Required by all members

CLASS 2: Level 2

1.      Color Photo

2.      Black and White Photo

3.      Photo Boards* Required by all members

CLASS 3: Level 3

1.      Color Photo

2.      Black and White Photo

3.      Photo Boards* Required by all members

*Photo Board Requirements (see diagram below)

1. Posters will be 22” X 28”, to be displayed horizontally. Use a stiff backing or foam board.
2. Mount photos neatly and securely to the backing.  Double sided tape works very well, and keeps the photos from curling. DO NOT use photo corners, scrap booking tape, rubber cement, white glue, or glue stick. Use either black or white backing Boards...other colors will detract from your photos!
3. Photos on the poster should be 4” X 6”, but preferably 5” X 7”.  Photos must all be the same size!  They can be either portrait or landscape orientation, or a mixture of the two.  Work to make the display aesthetically pleasing. Photos must be standard sized prints...NO HAND CROPPING!
4. Entries can be either color, or black and white.  Choose 1...do not mix color and black and white!
5. Each poster must have 10 photos. Provide a title to each photo, either with neat/artistic hand lettering, or a computer label. Make sure to only use a brief title...NO CAPTIONS! In the example adjacent on page, the photos are numbered.  Rather than numbering, place the photo title under each photo.  Leave plenty of room to do so, as you format/layout your board.
6. Do not print photos with dates on them.
7. Photos cannot be either used in other fair entries.  Do not use a photo on the poster, and then also for an individual entry.
8. Do not enter the same photo in color and in black and white.
9. Students can enter one poster in color and one in black and white.  As stated above, DO NOT use the same photos for both posters.
10. THEME for 2019: MY MONTANA COMMUNITY.  Use this as the main title for your display. You can use photos of anything that you think epitomizes your town or community.  This places few, if any, limitations on the photos you can use...but try to think in terms of a “theme” for your photos as a set.

DIVISION 174: THEATER ARTS

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 “Play the Role!”

CLASS 2   Level 2 “Become a Puppeteer”

CLASS 3   Level 3 “Set the Stage”

CLASS 4   Independent Study (must comply with  all project requirements) 

DIVISION 175: VISUAL ARTS (Arts & Crafts)

All work must be neatly presented. Charcoal, Pencil & Watercolors must be matted (any size) and have protective covering: (i.e. shrink wrap). Framing will not be allowed.

CLASS 1   Acrylics and Oils

CLASS 2   Watercolor

CLASS 3   Drawings

CLASS 4   Mixed Media

CLASS 5   Pottery

CLASS 6   Fabric Craft

CLASS 7   Paper Craft

CLASS 8   Other (items made with any other medium: Wood, Metal, Glass, Etc.)

DIVISION 176: SCRAPBOOKING 

(Single and Double Page categories will be placed in one of four categories and will be judged on page layout, design and decorative elements if applicable. Double page designs should coordinate or complement each other. Scrapbook albums will be placed in a one of three categories and judged on over-all layout, design and decorative elements if applicable. Albums should carry out a common theme throughout and include some basic journaling-who, what, when, where and why.)

 CLASS 1  Scrapbooking – Single Page  
(good layout with decorative elements, stickers, paper or ribbon)

CLASS 1  Scrapbooking – Double Page 
(good layout with decorative elements, stickers, paper or ribbon, theme)

CLASS 2   Scrapbooking Album
(theme and design can vary and should include journaling)

Department: Volunteerism & Leadership

DIVISION 180: CITIZENSHIP

(ACTIVITY FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Exploring Citizenship

CLASS 2   Global Citizenship

DIVISION 181: SERVICE LEARNING

(ACTIVITY  FROM PROJECT BOOK, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS- SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM)

CLASS 1   Level 1 Agents of Change

CLASS 2   Level 2 Raise Your Voice

DIVISION 182: TEEN LEADERSHIP

CLASS 1  Notebook, poster, educational display

Recruitment of new members; new member(s) assistance with clubs, projects, events, activities, planning, record books, etc.; teach parliamentary procedures to new members, help plan community service activities; serve on county committee; teach a workshop; arrange tour(s) or guest speaker(s) for your club, etc.) (SPECIFY ON ENTRY FORM) 

DIVISION 183: CLUB, PROJECT DISPLAY

See page 10 for details about size of table

CLASS 1   Fair Theme by Club or Project

CLASS 2   Other Club Display (scrapbook/album)

DIVISION 184: INDIVIDUAL OR OFFICER DISPLAY

See page 10 for details about size of table

CLASS 1   Fair Theme

CLASS 2   Promote 4-H

CLASS 3   Club Officer Book some officer books might have information such as checking account data, if you would not like this book displayed for the week, please notify during check in.

DIVISION 185: SELF-DETERMINED

Self-Determined Exhibits are interview judged. The Self-determined project is designed to accommodate project interest in an area where no project currently exists. The Independent Study level in other projects allows members to gain skills beyond those covered in the project levels. The first requirement for both of these is to complete a plan for the project. These plans are due in the Extension Office by May 1 of the current 4-H year.

CLASS 1   You Decide!  (Describe in Detail on  Entry Form)

 Department: FFA Exhibits

Entries open to all FFA youth in Gallatin County. Entries must be enrolled during fair enrollment dates. Judge’s decisions are final. Only 1 entry per class, per exhibitor, unless otherwise designated. Only the current year’s work is to be exhibited.

DIVISION 190: AG. EDUC. DISPLAY

Displays will be judged on education value to the public

CLASS 1   Grasses

CLASS 2   Legumes

CLASS 3   Weeds

CLASS 4   Range Management

CLASS 5   Electrical

CLASS 6   Agricultural Safety

CLASS 7   Agriculture, Shop, or Mechanics

CLASS 8   Other Educational Display

DIVISION 191: BALE OF HAY

One flake of a bale or equivalent must be shown

CLASS 1   Alfalfa 1st cutting

CLASS 2   Alfalfa 2nd cutting

CLASS 3   Legume grass mixture

CLASS 4   Sanfoin

CLASS 5   Timothy

CLASS 6   Smooth Brome

CLASS 7   Other Variety

DIVISION 192: CHAPTER RECORD BOOK

Top Award: Star County Agribusinessman Criteria must be entered in CLASSs 1 & 4 and be interviewed judged. Those students who wish to receive premium money for the SAE Book: CLASSs 1-4 must participate in interview judging.

CLASS 1   Work Experience placement or entrepreneurship

CLASS 2   Livestock Book

CLASS 3   Crop Production

CLASS 4   Four-Year Book  

DIVISION 193: CHAPTER PROJECT

CLASS 1   Chapter Project

CLASS 2   Chapter Booth

DIVISION 194: CLUB & OFFICER DISP

CLASS 1   Reporter’s Scrapbook

CLASS 2   Secretary's Book

CLASS 3   Treasurer’s Book

CLASS 4   Club Display or Notebook

CLASS 5   Team Exhibit or Notebook

CLASS 6   Notebook of Leadership Role

CLASS 7   Educational Display of Leadership Role

CLASS 8   Individual Activity scrapbook or poster - up to 4’x4’ (e.g. conservation, safety, health, citizenship)

CLASS 9   Individual Activity educational display (e.g. citizenship, recreation, consumer education, etc.)

DIVISION 195: HORTICULTURE

Exhibitor is required to interview; SAE Record Book is mandatory for interview. Vegetable, Fruit, and Flower exhibits that DO NOT contain the required number of items will not be judged for awards. Exhibits will be judged for uniformity, maturity, variety characteristics, and freedom from disease, insects and injury. Refer to circular 1096 “Vegetables at Fairs” (available at Extension Office). All vegetables/fruits must be placed on a white 9” paper or foam plate and placed in a plastic bag. Exhibitors will use only vegetables/fruit grown in own garden. As part of SAE Project, exhibit will be disqualified if evidence is found that exhibit of commercial origin. First year – no more than 4 entries; Second year – no more than 6 entries; Third year – no more than 8 entries; no limits thereafter.

CLASS 1   Vegetable Plate (3) specify on entry form what  you are bringing (i.e. carrots, potatoes, etc.)

CLASS 2   Fruit (1 CUP) specify on entry form what you are bringing (i.e. tomatoes, raspberries, etc.)

CLASS 3   Annuals (3 BLOOMS W/FOLIAGE) IN VASE (specify on form what flowers you will be displaying)

CLASS 4   Perennials (3 BLOOMS) IN VASE (specify on entry form what flowers you will be displaying)

CLASS 5   Herbs (3 STEMS) IN VASE (specify on entry form what herbs you will be displaying)

CLASS 6   Educational Display (may include poster, note book, etc.)

CLASS 7   Other (specify)

DIVISION 196: FARM SHOP

Any article shown previously at Fair is not permitted

CLASS  1   Tool Sharpening (5 different types cutting edges, mounted)

CLASS  2   Forge Work Display

CLASS  3   Rope Board Display (knots & splices) practical application will be placed over a simple knot & splice

CLASS  4   Acetylene Bronze Welding Repair (practical app)

CLASS  5   Electric Welding Repairs (practical application)

CLASS  6   Electric Welds (3 or more different welds 3” long or longer)

CLASS  7   Acetylene Welds (3 or more different welds 3” long or longer)

CLASS  8   Small Farm & Home Wood Project

CLASS  9   Small Farm & Home Metal Project

CLASS 10   Nail Box

CLASS 11   Electric Appliance

CLASS 12   Wood Lathe Project

CLASS 13   Arc & Acetylene Constructed Project

CLASS 14   Other

CLASS 15   Woodworking — beginning hand tool

CLASS 16   Woodworking — beginning power tool

CLASS 17   Woodworking — advanced power tool

 CLASS 18   Individual Activity scrapbook or poster - up to 4’x4’ (e.g.  conservation, safety, health, citizenship, etc.)

 CLASS 19   Individual Activity educational display (e.g. citizenship, recreation, consumer education, etc.)

DIVISION 197: OTHER

CLASS 1   Agri-Science (notebook or display)

CLASS 2   Other FFA Project (not applicable to above classes)