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