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YOUTH NEEDLEWORK
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

EXHIBITOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO CHECK WITH EXTENSION OFFICE FOR SEWING GUIDELINES.
 

First Year Requirements
1. Exhibitor determines the pattern choice
2. All garments should meet required sewing instructions of the pattern. Seams finished appropriately.
3. Pattern should accompany garment.
4. Garment must have some hand stitching (buttons, bows, etc., to qualify)

 

Second Year Requirements
ALL FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENTS PLUS THE FOLLOWING
1. Must show progression in sewing skill.
2. More hand stitching should be seen.

 

Third Year Requirements
ALL FIRST AND SECOND YEAR REQUIREMENTS PLUS THE FOLLOWING
1. Must show progression of sewing skill.
2. Fabric care instructions must accompany garment.

 

Fourth Year Requirements
ALL FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD YEAR REQUIREMENTS PLUS THE FOLLOWING

1. Garments should show some tailored fitting.
2. Pattern deviations will be allowed.
3. Fabric care instructions must accompany garment.
4. Pattern must accompany garment.

 

Fifth Year and Advanced Requirements
SAME AS THE FOURTH YEAR PLUS THE FOLLOWING…
1. Color analysis and style for exhibitor will be considered. Explain why you choose color and style.
2. Exhibitor is free to create own pattern but needs to provide description of what and how the project was made.

 

The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded.
 

SECTION 1: SEWING WEARING APPAREL
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

14001 EXPLORER
14002 FIRST YEAR SEWING
14003 SECOND YEAR SEWING
14004 THIRD YEAR SEWING
14005 FOURTH YEAR SEWING
14006 FIFTH YEAR SEWING AND ADVANCED

 

SECTION 2: KNITTED
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

14007 EXPLORER
14008 FIRST YEAR
14009 SECOND YEAR
14010 THIRD YEAR
14011 FOURTH YEAR
14012 FIFTH YEAR AND ADVANCED

 

SECTION 3: CROCHETED
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS


14013 EXPLORER
14014 FIRST YEAR
14015 SECOND YEAR
14016 THIRD YEAR
14017 FOURTH YEAR
14018 FIFTH YEAR AND ADVANCED

 

SECTION 4: NEEDLEWORK
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS


14019 EXPLORER
14020 EMBROIDERY
14021 CREWEL
14022 LATCH HOOK- Original Design
14023 COUNTED CROSS STITCH-Original Design
14024 SMOCKING
14025 NEEDLEPOINT- (NO PLASTIC CANVAS)
14026 PUNCH EMBROIDERY
14027 PUNCH RUG
14028 CANDLEWICKING
14029 PASTIC CANVAS
14030 ANY OTHER

 

SECTION 5: QUILTING
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

14031 EXPLORER
14032 QUILTS
14033 COMFORTERS
14034 WALL HANGING

 

SECTION 6: SEWING CRAFTS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

14035 EXPLORER
14036 ARTICLE SUBMITTED

OPEN NEEDLEWORK
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. Refer to exhibitor qualifications and entry rules.
2. All needlework will be judged with regard to beauty, degree of perfection, amount of work, and suitability for the purpose for which it is intended (not the size of the article).
3. All articles may be exhibited in suitable clear plastic bags.
4. OVERALL SECTION 1st-5th Place Ribbons, CHAMPION ROSETTE

 

SECTION 1: CROCHETED
 

28001 WEARING APPAREL
28002 DOLLS & ANIMALS
28003 CHRISTMAS ARTICLES
28004 RUGS
28005 PILLOWS
28006 DOILY
28007 AFGHAN
28008 TABLECLOTH OR BEDSPREAD
28009 ANY OTHER

 

SECTION 2: KNITTING

28009      WEARING APPAREL

28010      DOLLS & ANIMALS

28011      CHRISTMAS ARTICLES

28012      PILLOWS

28013      AFGHAN

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SECTION 3: MACHINE SEWING

28014      WEARING APPAREL

28015      HOUSEHOLD ARTICLE

28016      SEWING CRAFT

 

SECTION 4: QUILTS

28017      PIECED QUILTED

28018      PIECED TIED

28019      EMBROIDERED QUILTED

28020      EMBROIDERED TIED

28021      APPLIQUED QUILTED

28022      APPLIQUED TIED

28023      QUILTED

28024      PILLOW

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SECTION 5: PILLOWS & RUGS

28025      PIECED

28026      EMBROIDERED

28027      LATCH HOOK

28028      BRAIDED

28029      WOVEN

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SECTION 6: FANCY WORK

28030      COUNTED CROSS-STITCH

28031      CREWEL

28032      NEEDLEPOINT

28033      TATTING

28040      PLASTIC CANVAS

YOUTH FINE ARTS
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

SECTION 1: FINE ARTS
To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in fine arts.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

15001 EXPLORER
15002 PEN & INK
15003 PASTELS
15004 WATER COLORS
15005 OILS
15006 PENCILS
15007 ACRYLICS
15008 CHARCOAL
15009 MARKER
15010 CRAYON
15011 ANY OTHER

 

SECTION 2: FINE ARTS – 3D Objects – Sculpture or Pottery
To demonstrate imagination/creativity, technique, use of material, and skill in the creation of any
3-dimensional, hand-made sculpted or assembled piece.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

15012 EXPLORER
15013 3D PROJECTS – SCULPTURE/POTTERY

Includes: Pottery and other non-utilitarian creations. (3D printed pieces are acceptable when original design can be shown as their own.)
15014 Acrylic 3d Items

OPEN FINE ARTS
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. Refer to exhibitor qualifications & entry rules.
 

2. Exhibitor is responsible for having exhibit ready to hang. Incomplete entries will not be accepted. Articles must be properly framed or matted for display.
 

3. Label with name, address, and phone number on the back only.
 

4. All articles must be original work of exhibitor.... NO KITS.
 

5. Absolutely no wet paint.
 

6. Superintendent has the right to determine if entry is acceptable.
 

7. OVERALL SECTIONS 1st-5th Place Ribbons CHAMPION ROSETTE
 

SECTION 1: FINE ARTS
 

29001 SKETCHES
29002 PASTELS
29003 WATERCOLORS
29004 ACRYLIC
29005 OIL
29006 PEN & INK
29007 ANY OTHER

YOUTH FOLK ARTS
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. All projects must be the work of the exhibitor.


2. Exhibit one project in each class.


3. Successive years must exhibit progression of skill.


4. No exhibit may bear any evidence of previous grading or judging.


5. All collections added to do for the year must include an adult signed list of items collected for the current year.


6. All small craft items should be attached to pasteboard or mounted (paper plate) presentation.


7. All items must be displayed neatly.


8. Exhibit tags must be attached to the project.


9. If directions are not followed, project can/will be rejected.


10. The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded.
 

SECTION 1: METAL WORKING & METAL CRAFTS
To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in metal working and metal crafts
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

16001          EXPLORER

16002          METAL WORKING- MIG, STICK, BRAZE & FLAME WELD

16003          METAL CRAFTS- TORCH/PLASMA WORK

16004          SHEET METAL WORK



SECTION 2: MODELS

(ASSEMBLED BY EXHIBITOR- All must be original design)
To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in creating original models.
 

16005          EXPLORER

16006          ASSEMBLED KITS (SNAP TOGETHER)

16007          ASSEMBLED KITS (GLUED TOGETHER)

16008          ASSEMBLED ORIGINAL (LANDSCAPE, BARNYARD, ETC)

16009          LEGO MODEL ORIGINAL DESIGN

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SECTION 3: ORIGINAL CREATIVE CRAFTS
To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in original creative crafts.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
 

16010          EXPLORER

16011          STENCILING

16012          SOAP CARVING

16013          SEASONAL DECORATION/ORNAMENT

16014          JEWELRY

16015          PLASTER CRAFTS

16016          BEAD CRAFTS

16017          BREAD DOUGH CRAFTS

16018          LEATHER CRAFTS

16019          PAPER MACHES, PAPER SCULPTURE

16020          TIE-DYE CLOTHING

16021          PUZZLE CRAFTS- ORIGINAL

16022          SCRAPBOOKS/SCRAPBOOKING

16023          RECYCLED CRAFT

16024          SOAP MAKING

16025          CERAMIC

16026          DECOUPAGE

16027          MACRAME

16028          STRING ART

16029          FABRIC PAINTING

16030          BASKET WEAVING

16031          CANDLE MAKING

16032          STAINED GLASS

OPEN FOLK ARTS
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

SECTION 1: CHRISTMAS IN JULY
 

30001 ORNAMENT
30002 PLACE MATS
30003 TREE SKIRT
30004 LATCH HOOK
30005 PLASTIC CANVAS
30006 TABLECLOTH OR TABLE RUNNER
30007 CENTERPIECE
30008 WREATH
30009 STOCKING
30010 CERAMIC ITEM
30011 ANY OTHER

 

SECTION 2: HOME DECORATING

30011      SMALL SHELVES

30012      WOODEN ARTICLES

30013      FIGURINES

30014      LANDSCAPING

30015      OTHER HOLIDAY ITEMS

30016      DOOR STOPS

30017      LAWN DECOR

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SECTION 3: CRAFTS

30018      WOODWORKING

30019      BASKET WEAVING

30020      LEATHER CRAFTS

30021      COUNTRY PAINTING

30022      FABRIC PAINTING

30023      STAINED GLASS

30024      CERAMICS

30025      JEWELRY

30026      PORCELAIN

YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

SECTION 1: COLOR PHOTOS
To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in photos.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS 
(Can be one picture or multiple in one frame)


17001 EXPLORER
17002 FIRST YEAR
17003 SECOND YEAR
17004 THIRD YEAR
17005 FOURTH YEAR
17006 FIFTH AND OVER

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SECTION 2: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS

To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in photos.

1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

(Can be one picture or multiple in one frame)

17007          EXPLORER

17008          FIRST YEAR

17009          SECOND YEAR

17010          THIRD YEAR

17011          FOURTH YEAR

17012          FIFTH YEAR AND ABOVE

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SECTION 3: LANDSCAPE/NATURE PHOTOS

To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in photos.

1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

(Can be one picture or multiple in one frame)

17013          EXPLORER

17014          FIRST YEAR

17015          SECOND YEAR

17016          THIRD YEAR

17017          FOURTH YEAR

17018          FIFTH YEAR AND ABOVE

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SECTION 4: PEOPLE/ANIMAL PHOTO

To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in photos.

1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

(Can be one picture or multiple in one frame)

17019           EXPLORER

17020          FIRST YEAR

17021           SECOND YEAR

17022          THIRD YEAR

17023          FOURTH YEAR

17024         FIFTH YEAR AND ABOVE

OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

SECTION 1: PHOTOGRAPHY
Pictures must be in albums or framed for exhibit.


31001 TWO PICTURES DEVELOPED BY EXHIBITOR
31002 4-6 COLORED SLIDES
31003 COLOR PICTURES
31004 BLACK AND WHITE PICTURES
31005 ANY OTHER
DEPT. 32: OPEN STILL

YOUTH AGRONOMY
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. All crops must be from this season or one-year past.
 

2. The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid.
 

SECTION 1: CORN- 1 QUART
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
18001 EXPLORER
18002 FIELD CORN
18003 POP CORN
18004 INDIAN CORN
18005 SWEET CORN

 

SECTION 2: CORN- 10 EARS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
18006 EXPLORER
18007 FIELD CORN
18008 POP CORN
18009 INDIAN CORN
18010 SWEET CORN

 

SECTION 3: CORN- 3 STALKS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
18011 EXPLORER
18012 FIELD CORN
18013 POP CORN
18014 INDIAN CORN
18015 SWEET CORN

 

SECTION 4: SMALL GRAINS- 1 QUART
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
18016 EXPLORER
18017 BARLEY
18018 RYE
18019 BEANS
18020 OATS
18021 WHEAT
18022 OTHER GRAINS

 

SECTION 5: SMALL GRAINS- HAND SHEAF
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
18023 EXPLORER
18024 BARLEY
18025 RYE
18026 BEANS
18027 OATS
18028 WHEAT
18029 OTHER GRAINS

 

SECTION 6: HAY, STRAW, 1 SLICE OF BALE
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

18030 EXPLORER
18031 ALFALFA
18032 HAYLAGE
18033 CLOVER
18034 TIMOTHY
18035 STRAW
18036 ANY OTHER

OPEN AGRICULTURE
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. All vegetables and fruits are to be grown by the exhibitor.


2. Vegetable garden may consist of a basket, box or tray containing 6-10 varieties of vegetables.


3. Vegetable baskets consist of 2 specimens of large variety vegetable (5” in diameter). Example: 2 pumpkins, squash, watermelons, zucchini, cabbage.


4. Vegetable plate consisting of 3-5 of one kind of small vegetable (under 5”), Example: Tomatoes, carrots, broccoli (in bunches), beets. They shall be shown on a 9”-11” plate.


5. Novelty class - Odd shapes, sizes, colors. Example: gourds or unusual vegetables.


6. Fruit basket may consist of a basket, box or plate, containing 4-6 specimens.


7. Fruit box consisting of 1-quart box of 1 berry type fruit.


8. OVERALL SECTIONS 1st-5th Place Ribbons, CHAMPION ROSETTE


SECTION 1: VEGETABLES
32001 VEGETABLE BOX
32002 VEGETABLE BASKET
32003 VEGETABLE PLATE
32004 ANY OTHER


SECTION 2: FRUITS

32004      FRUIT BASKETS

32005      FRUIT BOX

32006      FRUIT PLATE


SECTION 3: AGRONOMY
Crops must be from this season or one-year past. Crop and variety should be labeled.

32007      FIELD CORN (one quart shelled, 10 ears or 3 stalks)

32008      SWEET CORN (1 quart shelled, 10 ears or 3 stalks)

32009      POP CORN (1 quart shelled, 10 ears or 3 stalks)

32010      INDIAN CORN (1 quart shelled, 10 ears or 3 stalks)

32011      RYE (hand sheaf or quart)

32012      BEANS (hand sheaf or quart)

32013      OATS (hand sheaf or quart)

32014      WHEAT (hand sheaf or quart)

32015      OTHER GRAIN (hand sheaf or quart)

32016      HAY ALFALFA (one slice)

32017      HAY TIMOTHY (one slice)

32018      HAY CLOVER (one slice)

32019      HAYLAGE (one slice)

32020      STRAW (one slice)

YOUTH FLORICULTURE
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. All houseplants must be grown by exhibitor.
2. It is recommended that exhibits must be in narrow necked bottles that are not taller than half the length of the stem of the specimens selected. Bottles can be weighted to prevent tipping.
3. Be sure to condition flowers. Check the correct number of stems as specified, no more, no less.
4. Flower specimens should have a good display of healthy foliage, but remove all foliage below water level.
5. The ownership deadline for plants that are purchased is THREE MONTHS BEFORE ENTRY.
6. Give the variety name of the flower.
7. Flowers may be renewed, when necessary, after judging.
8. If you have no flowers in bloom at Fair time, enter the Floriculture Science Division.
9. Exhibits in specimen classes are judged on quality of the flower.
10. Those in third year and up are encouraged to enter a flower arranging class.
11. Class exhibit must be of one species, but may be of different colors.
12. The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded, but no premiums will be paid.

 

SECTION 1: FLOWER GARDEN
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
19001 EXPLORER
19002 ANNUALS (over 3 in., 3 flowers w/ foliage)
19003 ANNUALS (under 3 in., 5 flowers w/ foliage)
19004 SUNFLOWER (over 6 in., single flower)
19005 PERENNIALS (over 3 in., 1 flower w/ foliage)
19006 PERENNIALS (under 3 in., 3 flowers w/ foliage)
19007 GLADIOLUS (Best Specimen Bloom)
19008 DAHLIA (Over 3 in., 1 flower with foliage)
19009 DAHLIA (Under 3 in., 3 flowers with foliage)
19010 ANY OTHER

 

SECTION 2: INDOOR GARDENING
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

All houseplants must have been in the youth members’ care for at least three months.
Date of ownership/purchase must be written on exhibit tag.
19010          EXPLORER

19011           HOUSEPLANTS (1 Plant, either foliage or flowering) must be able to live in the house all year.

19012          DISH GARDEN (Open container)

19013          TERRARIUM (Closed container)

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SECTION 3: HANGING BASKETS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

All hanging baskets must have been in the youth members’ care for at least three months.
Date of ownership/purchase must be written on exhibit tag.

19014          EXPLORER

19015          INDOOR BASKETS

19016          OUTDOOR BASKETS

OPEN FLORICULTURE
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. Exhibitor must grow all flowers.


2. It is recommended that exhibits be in a narrow-necked bottle that is not taller than half the length of the stem of specimen selected. Bottles can be weighted.


3. Be sure to condition flowers.


4. Use only the correct number of stems allowed.


5. Remove foliage below the water but leave a healthy amount above.


6. Give the variety if at all possible.


7. Stems should be straight and in scale with the flower.


8. Specimen classes judged on quality of flower. Class exhibit must be one specimen but may be different colors.


9. OVERALL SECTIONS 1st-5th Place Ribbons CHAMPION ROSETTE
 

SECTION 1: FLOWERS
33001 ANNUALS over 3 “, 3 flowers-foliage
33002 ANNUALS under 3 “, 5 flowers-foliage
33003 SUN FLOWER over 6’ single flower
33004 PERENNIALS over 3 “, 1 flower-foliage
33005 PERENNIALS under 3 “, 3 flowers-foliage
33006 GLADIOLUS BEST SPECIMEN BLOOM
33007 DAHLIA over 3 “, 1 flower-foliage
33008 DAHLIA under 3 “, 3 flowers-foliage
33009 ROSE ANY VARIETY
33010 ANY OTHER


SECTION 2: FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
(FRESH, DRIED, SILK, OR COMBINATION)

33010      ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT

33011      CORSAGE


SECTION 3: INDOOR GARDENING
Must have attained ownership at least 3 months prior to entry at fair.

33012      HOUSEPLANT FOLIAGE/FLOWERING (Must live in house year around)

33013      DISH GARDEN (open container)

33014      TERRARIUM (closed container)

YOUTH HORTICULTURE
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. All exhibits are to be grown, produced or made by the exhibitor.


2. If weather conditions prevent you from having the required number of vegetables to make an attractive box or wheelbarrow exhibit, plates or pecks are recommended as listed under the classes below.


3. Leaders should obtain a copy of Bulletin 4-H 1175, How to Select Vegetables for Exhibit, from the Muskegon County Extension Office which gives complete information to help their members prepare the proper exhibit.


4. Do not use filler material or water.


5. Green leafy vegetables such as chard and lettuce are not acceptable for exhibit.


6. Live plants are not acceptable for exhibit, except for herbs.


7. Box exhibits may be in a basket, crate, cardboard box or wooden box of an appropriate size for the amount of varieties displayed.


8. Boxes, pecks, one-half pecks, wagons and wheelbarrows will not be provided by the office at the fair.


9. The garden plan and vegetables list are no longer required, but variety(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit cards.


10. The number of specimens of one kind and variety to exhibit are:


11. ONE SPECIMEN: Broccoli (Bunch), Cabbage, Muskmelon, Cauliflower, Leeks, Celery (Plant), Eggplant, Green Onions (Bunch), Pumpkin, Winter Squash, Summer Squash, Watermelon.


12. THREE SPECIMES: Beets, Carrots, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Kohlrabi, Okra, Dry Onions, Parsnips, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Salsify, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes (red or green), Turnips.


13. SIX SPECIMENS: Cherry tomatoes, Green Beans, Wax Beans, Lima Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Peas.


14. The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-7 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded.


15. Each section will receive a Trophy, Reserve Rosette, Honorable Mention and 1-5 place ribbons.

SECTION 1: GARDEN VEGETABLE PLATE
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

20001 EXPLORER
20002 SR. TEEN 15-19
20003 JR. TEEN 13-14
20004 PRE-TEEN 11-12
20005 NOVICE 8-10


SECTION 2: GARDEN VEGETABLE PECK
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
Any one vegetable in a peck or half/peck.


20006 EXPLORER
20007 SR. TEEN 15-19
20008 JR. TEEN 13-14
20009 PRE-TEEN 11-12
20010 NOVICE 8-10


SECTION 3: GARDEN VEGETABLE BOX
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

20011 EXPLORER
20012 SR. TEEN 15-19; 7 Varieties
20013 JR. TEEN 13-14; 6 Varieties
20014 PRE-TEEN 11-12; 5 Varieties
20015 NOVICE 8-10; 4 Varieties


SECTION 4: FIELD CROPS
(JUDGED ON QUALITY)
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

20016 EXPLORER
20017 GOURD
20018 POTATO
20019 HUBBARD (any variety)
20020 ONION
20021 CABBAGE
20022 BUTTERNUT SQUASH
20023 WATERMELON
20024 SUNFLOWER
20025 PEPPER
20026 MUSKMELON
20027 TOMATO
20028 ZUCCHINI
20029 CUCUMBER
20030 SUNFLOWER (balled root)
20031 CORN (balled root)
20032 ANY OTHER

 

SECTION 5: HERBS
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
(To be displayed in pots-immature plants may not be used)

 

20032          EXPLORER        

20033          TWO PLANTS CURLEY PARSLEY

20034          TWO PLANTS BASIL

20035          TWO PLANTS MARJORAM

20036          TWO PLANTS SUMMER SAVORY

20037          TWO PLANTS THYME

20038          TWO PLANTS SAGE

20039          TWO PLANTS OREGANO

20040          TWO PLANTS CHIVES

20041          TWO PLANTS ANY OTHER NOT LISTED

20042          TWO ORNAMENTAL PEPPERS W/ FRUIT (any variety)

20043          THREE LARGE STALKS DILL (mounted on board or cardboard)

20044          PATIO VEGETABLE (any variety, must have fruit in own container)

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SECTION 6: FRUIT
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
The number of specimens of one kind and variety to exhibit are:
FOUR SPECIMENS: Apple, Apricots, Peaches, Pears, Plums, etc.


QUART BOX: Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes, Strawberries, etc.
A nine-inch plate must be used for plate exhibits. Quart boxes will not be provided.

 

20045          EXPLORER

20046          SR. TEEN 15-19

20047          JR. TEEN 13-14

20048          PRE-TEEN 11-12

20049          NOVICE 8-10

YOUTH WOODWORKING
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. All projects must be the work of the exhibitor.

2. Exhibit one project in each class.

3. Successive years must exhibit progression of skill.

4. No exhibit may bear any evidence of previous grading or judging.

5. All collections added to do for the year must include an adult signed list of items collected for the current year.

6. All small craft items should be attached to pasteboard or mounted (paper plate) presentation.

7. All items must be displayed neatly.

8. Exhibit tags must be attached to the project.

9. If directions are not followed, project can/will be rejected.

10. The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience.  They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded. 

 

SECTION 1: HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in woodworking.

1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

22001          SHELF

22002          PENS

22003          CUTTING BOARD

22004          RECIPE BOX

22005          CLOCK

22006          JEWELRY STAND

22007          HAT RACK

 

SECTION 2: OUTDOOR ITEMS

To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in woodworking.

1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

22008          BIRD/BAT HOUSE

22009          LAWN ORNAMENTS

22010          PLANTER BOX

22011          WELCOME SIGN

 

SECTION 3: FURNITURE

To demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in woodworking.

1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

22012          CHAIR

22013          PICNIC TABLE

22014          TABLE

22015          BOOKSHELF

22016          GARDEN STAND

22017          WORK BENCH

YOUTH HORTICULTURE - DISPLAY
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded.
 

SECTION 1: SCARECROWS
Learning objective: To encourage youth to develop and improve their creative art skills through horticulture.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
*All Scarecrows must be 2 feet or taller. Each entry must stand alone on its own base. They will be judged according to their creativity, uniqueness or originality, attractiveness, and good use of any material.

 

20051 EXPLORER
20052 FIRST YEAR
20053 SECOND YEAR
20054 THIRD YEAR
20055 FOURTH YEAR
20056 FIFTH YEAR AND OVER

 

SECTION 2: HORTICULTURE WAGON
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
*This exhibit might include such items as honey, flowers, crops, and other farm products as well as fruits and vegetables. All items must be made, grown, or produced by the exhibitor. At least five different items must be used. They will be judged on quality, cleanness, and attractiveness. The exhibitor will provide the wagon.

 

20057 EXPLORER
20058 FIRST YEAR
20059 SECOND YEAR
20060 THIRD YEAR
20061 FOURTH YEAR
20062 FIFTH YEAR AND OVER

 

SECTION 3: HORTICULTURE WHEELBARROW EXHIBIT
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
*The exhibitor must provide their own wheelbarrow.

 

20063 EXPLORER
20064 FIRST YEAR
20065 SECOND YEAR
20066 THIRD YEAR
20067 FOURTH YEAR
20068 FIFTH YEAR AND OVER


SECTION 4: ARTISTIC FLOWER OR PLANT ARRANGEMENT
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
This section is designed to display creative ways of arranging, planting, and/or grouping flowers and/or plants. For example, one might use an old milk can as a flowerpot.

 

20069 EXPLORER
20070 FRESH ARRANGEMENT
20071 DRIED OR ARTIFICIAL ARRANGEMENT
20072 LIVE & GROWING ARRANGEMENT
20073 ANY OTHER
DEPT. 21: YOUTH

YOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

SECTION 1: NATURAL RESOURCES
To encourage youth to exhibit creative art skills in natural resources.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

21001 EXPLORER
21002 TAXIDERMY
21003 SHELL CRAFTS & SEED PICTURES
21004 ENTOMOLOGY
21005 BIRD STUDY ACCORDING TO PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
21006 FISHING EQUIPMENT MADE BY EXHIBITOR
21007 WILD FLOWER STUDY ACCORDING TO PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
21008 ECOLOGY BOX
21009 ROCKS & MINERALS
21010 SAND CRAFT
21011 ANY OTHER

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

SECTION 1: CLUB PROJECT
Learning objective: To encourage youth groups to work together to demonstrate creative skills, exhibit technique and improve skills in woodworking and other crafts.
CLUB PROJECT IS LIMITED TO ONE ITEM PER CLUB
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

22001 WOOD
22002 ANY OTHER

YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
SCIENCE, HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

1. All educational exhibits must be designed on, or affixed to, standard (14X22) pasteboard. Educational exhibits may be horizontal or vertical and may be produced by any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage – as long as they aren’t 3D posters incorporating copyrighted material such as any cartoon characters (Peanuts, Disney, Looney Toons, etc.) will not be accepted. In the “ANY OTHER” category theme, participants are urged to avoid themes or theme ideas that have been used nationally in the past.
 

2. The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded.
 

SECTION 1: CREATIVE WRITING
Learning objective: To demonstrate creative skills and improve skills in writing.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
*Single page may be mounted on poster board / Two or more pages must be in book form.

 

23011 EXPLORER
23012 POEMS
23013 SHORT STORIES
23014 SPEECHES, SCRIPTS, MUSIC, ETC.
23015 ANY OTHER

 

SECTION 2: FOLK PATTERNS/HISTORICAL LIVING AND TRADE
Learning objective: To encourage youth to explore and demonstrate an appreciation in folk patterns, historical living and trade.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
Exhibit article constructed, information gathered in notebooks, poster 14”X22 or collection

 

23005          EXPLORER

23006          FAMILY FOLKLORE (GENEALOGY)

23007          FOODWAYS (FAMILY RECIPES)

23008          PHOTOGRAPHY

23009          DOCUMENTED INTERVIEW

23010          HISTORICAL CLOTHING

23011           QUILTING

23012          HERITAGE GARDENING

23013          HERITAGE ARTIFACTS/COLLECTIONS

23014          COMMUNITY FOLKLORE

23015          FOLK GAMES AND TOYS

23016          LIVESTOCK LORE

23017          ARCHITECTURE/BUILDING/SHELTERS

23018          HUNTING/FISHING/TRAPPING LORE

23019          FOLK LORE

23020          OCCUPATIONAL TRADITIONS

23021          FOLK MEDICINE

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SECTION 3: POSTERS
To encourage youth to exhibit creative art skills in the various sciences.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

23022          EXPLORER

23023          ANIMAL

23024          HORTICULTURE

23025          AEROSPACE

23026          PETROLEUM POWER

23027          OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES

23028          CONSERVATION

23029          FOOD AND NUTRITION

23030          OPEN THEME

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SECTION 4: NOTEBOOKS
To encourage youth to exhibit creative writing skills in the various sciences.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

23031          EXPLORER

23032          ANIMAL

23033          HORTICULTURE

23034          AEROSPACE

23035          PETROLEUM POWER

23036          OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES

23037          CONSERVATION

23038          FOOD AND NUTRITION

23039          OPEN THEME

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SECTION 5: HOME IMPROVEMENT & LAWN ORNAMENTS
To encourage youth to exhibit creative art skills in home improvement and lawn ornaments.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS

 

23040          EXPLORER

23041          ELECTRICAL

23042          PAINTING OR STAINING

23043          RESTORATION AND REFINISHING

23044          ROOFING

23045          LANDSCAPING

23046          LAWN ORNAMENT (CEMENT)

YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
LEADERSHIP, LEISURE EDUCATION, TALENT

Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

SECTION 1: LEADERSHIP
Learning Objective: To encourage youth to develop and improve record keeping skills.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
ARTICLE MAY BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

 

23047          EXPLORER

23048          SECRETARY’S RECORD BOOK

23049          TREASURER’S RECORD BOOK

23050          TEEN OR APPRENTICE LEADER’S RECORD BOOK

23051          OTHER OFFICER’S RECORD BOOK

YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
FOOD & NUTRITION
Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

Learning objective: To demonstrate, exhibit and improve developmental skills in food, nutrition and fitness.
Youth

 

23052          Explorer

23053          PLACE SETTING: Design an attractive setting for a special meal.  Provide an

                      explanation for the choice of food.

23054          PICNIC BASKET: Packed basket with menu (Omit food).  Method of food storage. Must be explained.

23055          FAST FOOD MEAL: Show nutritious menus for a day which includes one fast food meal.

23056          CONSERVING RESOURCES: Show how you can save money, time, human energy or fuel as you                                                                                             produce  an attractive meal.

23057          COLLECTION OF FAMILY RECIPES (Neatly displayed)

23058          SMART SHOPPING: Show or explain tips for wise food shopping.

23059          PHYSICAL FITNESS: Explain how an activity or exercise can make you more fit.

23060          GOOD NUTRITION: Using food pyramids show or explain the importance of eating a variety of food                                                                     every day.

23061          NUTRITIOUS MEAL: Choose and plan a meal.  Use from all of the food groups.

23062          NUTRIENT FUNCTIONS: Show the importance of one key nutrient and identify

                                                                    food source for that nutrient.

23063          CHOOSING SNACKS: Show a nutritious snack.  Compare cost and nutrition value to a poor snack choice.

YOUTH EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS
INVENTIONS AND ROBOTICS

Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

The Inanimate Explorer class is open to 5-6 year old youth as an educational experience. They will participate in a non-competitive inanimate event and participation ribbons will be awarded.
SECTION 1: INVENTIONS
To demonstrate ingenuity, problem solving, design detail and design feasibility.
Students can submit prototypes or ideas that are sketched out or outlined in detail for a product or service that solves a problem or rethinks an existing product or service or is useful or just fun to play with.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
24001 EXPLORER 5-6
24002 SR. TEEN 15-19
24003 JR. TEEN 13-14
24004 PRE-TEEN 11-12
24005 NOVICE 8-10
SECTION 2: ROBOTICS
To demonstrate ingenuity and originality, problem solving, design detail, craftsmanship and use of material.
Students can submit any object they have designed and developed that can move with battery or remote control. Object can perform a task, provide a service of some sort, or just be fun to operate.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
24006 EXPLORER 5-6
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24007 SR. TEEN 15-19
24008 JR. TEEN 13-14
24009 PRE-TEEN 11-12
24010 NOVICE 8-10
SECTION 3: COMPUTER OR MOBILE AP
To demonstrate originality, creativity, problem solving, design detail and app feasibility.
Create a mobile application that is useful or fun. Students will need to provide a detailed step-by step outline of how their app will work – include a sketch of the app icon and interface pages.
1-5 PLACE RIBBONS
24011 EXPLORER 5-6
24012 SR. TEEN 15-19
24013 JR. TEEN 13-14
24014 PRE-TEEN 11-12
24015 NOVICE 8-10

YOUTH EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS
PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Superintendent: Lori Stevens (231) 288-0864
Email: lstevens124@hotmail.com

SECTION 1: STYLE REVIEW
Learning Objective: To demonstrate, display and improve developmental skills through sewing projects.
*Any article to be modeled in Style Review must be entered in Dept. 24., Div. 2., Section 1 or 2

 

24016 EXPLORER 5-6
24017 8-12
24018 13-19

 

SECTION 2: DEMONSTRATION
Learning Objective: To demonstrate, display and improve developmental skills through sewing projects.

 

24019 EXPLORER 5-6
24020 8-12
24021 13-19

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