Beltrami County 4-H Premium Guide - Beltrami County Fair August 7-11, 2019 2019
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2019
Beltrami County 4-H
Premium Guide
Beltrami County Fair
August 7-11, 2019
1Table of Contents
(In each section, projects are listed alphabetically)
Pages
3 FairEntry – Quick Start Guide – Fair Registration
5 Fair Show Schedule
6-11 General Information
4-H Exhibit Rules, Animal Science Rules, Codes of Conduct, Cloverbud
Participation, State Fair or State Show Eligibility
12 Club Exhibits
13-14 Cloverbud Exhibits – Animals and General Projects
15-28 Animal Science
Beef, Dairy, Dog, Goat – Diary, Goat – Meat, Horse, Lama, Poultry, Rabbits,
Sheep, Swine, Science of Animals
29-48 General Projects
44-45 Public Presentation / Demonstration
If you have questions, please call the Beltrami County Extension Office at 218-444-5722 or email
wardt001@umn.edu.
For FairEntry help, go to https://extension.umn.edu/4-h/register-4-h-entries-your-county-
fair#fairentry-help-guides-and-videos-381360 for more detailed guides and quick how-to videos.
2BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR REGISTRATION
FairEntry – quick start guide for families
Created: March 28, 2016 FairEntry works best with Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
Updated: April 14, 2017 (Internet Explorer is currently unreliable with FairEntry.)
GETTING STARTED AND LOGGING IN
Each youth registering must be enrolled as an active 4-H member and you must know your
4HOnline family login (email address and password). For more info go to www.4-
H.umn.edu/4honline
For county fair information, premium books, dates and more, visit your county website at:
https://www3.extension.umn.edu/local/beltrami
To register for the fair go to the URL supplied by your county or
go to www.fairentry.com, “Find your Fair”, and when at your fair
page, click on the green button to “Sign in with 4HOnline”.
NEXT STEPS TO REGISTER FOR YOUR FAIR
1. Register (create) an exhibitor
2. Add entries to that exhibitor.
3. Repeat for additional exhibitors and/or entries.
4. Resolve any registration issues (look for the blue notices)
When completed with exhibitors and entries, click “Continue to Payment” and submit the “Invoice”. (There are no fees or
payments needed, but this step is required to complete your registration.) After the invoice has been submitted,
additional entries cannot be entered until 4-H staff have reviewed and approved them.
LOGGING BACK IN ANOTHER TIME
When logging back in, you will find your family profile in one of three “situations”:
Invoice un-submitted - You can continue adding or completing entries on that invoice.
Invoice submitted, but not approved - New entries not allowed- but you can review previous
entries until your invoice is approved.
Invoice submitted and approved - You can add entries by starting a new invoice.
NAVIGATION HINTS
Click on the fair “Title” to return to your family Dashboard at any time.
When working on an invoice, you can often click on any of the navigation buttons even if
they are not green. This can be helpful for going “back and forth” while working on
entries.
3CALENDAR OF EVENTS – 2019
BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR: Wednesday, August 7 to Sunday, August 11
STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK ENCAMPMENT: Wednesday, August 21 to Sunday, August 25
STATE FAIR GENERAL ENCAMPMENT: Thursday, August 27 to Saturday, August 29 (tentative dates)
STATE SHOOT: Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8
STATE HORSE SHOW: Friday, September 13 to Monday, September 16
NORTHEAST LIVESTOCK SHOW: Saturday, September 14 to Sunday, September 15
STATE DOG SHOW: Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, September 22 (tentative date)
BELTRAMI COUNTY 4-H SUPERINTENDENTS:
Beef: Linda Binkley 760-8014 or ldabink@paulbunyan.net
Beef: John Gilbertson, 556-1675 / Shelly Gilbertson, 556-9901 or gilfam@paulbunyan.net
Dairy: Amber Weber, 766- 5841 or amber.fast2013@gmail.com
Dog: Lori Brama, 760-6511 or lrbrama@yahoo.com
Goat: Heather Eichstadt, 308-1098 or eichsix@hotmail.com
Horse: Tessa Drevlow, 556-2048 or drevlow@paulbunyan.net
Lama: Sarah Karvakko, 766-8947 or sarah.karvakko@karvakko.com
Poultry: Vern Holzhueter, 751-2214 or pinegrov@yahoo.com
Rabbit: Deb Risberg, 209-8107 or risberg@paulbunyan.net
Sheep: Rachael Neft, 556-0244 or tnrcc@paulbunyan.net
Swine: Greg Claypool, 368-1921 or gkclay@paulbunyan.net
Program Coordinator: Ann Marie Ward, 556-1436 or wardt001@umn.edu
42019 BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR SHOW SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, August 6
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Conference judging of 4-H Building exhibits
(Check in at the 4-H information desk) (exhibit hall)
WEDNESDAY, August 7
1:00 p.m. Demonstration / Public Presentation Judging (exhibit hall)
1:00 p.m. Share the Fun (stage)
1:00 p.m. Performing Arts Showcase (stage)
5:00 p.m. Pet Show (small animal arena)
7:00 p.m. Dog Showmanship Judging-preceded by Obedience Demo (dog arena)
THURSDAY, August 8
9:30 a.m. Goat Show (large arena)
2:30 p.m. Horse Show – Games (horse arena)
4:00 p.m. Swine Show (small arena)
5:30 p.m. Horse Drill Team Demonstration (horse arena)
FRIDAY, August 9
8:30 a.m. Horse Show – Performance (horse arena)
9:00 a.m. Poultry Show (small arena)
1:00 p.m. Beef Show (large arena)
2:00 p.m. Horse Roping Demonstration (horse arena)
2:30 p.m. Horse Drill Team Demonstration (horse arena)
3:00 p.m. Llama/Alpaca Show & Livestock Demonstrations (horse arena)
6:00 p.m. Fashion Revue (stage)
SATURDAY, August 10
8:00 a.m. Rabbit Show (small arena)
9:30 a.m. Dairy Show (large arena)
11:00 a.m. Sheep Show (small arena)
4:30 p.m. Market Livestock Auction of Champions (large arena)
SUNDAY, August 11
10:00 a.m. Dog Agility Show- preceded by Obedience Demo (dog arena)
10:30 a.m. Premier Showmanship, Fenske Awards & Livestock Awards (large arena)
3:00 p.m. State Fair selections must be complete
4:00 p.m. 4-H Non-Livestock Awards (stage)
TUESDAY, August 13
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. State Event and NE Livestock Registration (exhibit hall) (Bring checkbook, 4-
H’er, parent/guardian)
52019 BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR
4-H PREMIUM LIST
GENERAL INFORMATION
Extension Staff: Jan Derdowski, Ann Marie Ward
Who can participate in 4-H Exhibition?
All enrolled Beltrami County 4-H’ers may enter 4-H exhibits at the Beltrami County Fair.
To be eligible for State Fair trips and grand and reserve ribbon awards, the 4-HOnline enrollment (May 15), animal ID (May 15)
and FairEntry - Fair Registration (July 1) deadlines must be met.
4-H members that miss a deadline can still participate in the County Fair. 4-H’ers that miss the deadlines will still receive
regular ribbon awards, earn premiums, and have the opportunity to share their skills and knowledge in County Fair events.
There is a one-time exemption youth can take advantage of if they miss a deadline to still be eligible for purple ribbons or State
trips.
If youth are joining 4-H for the first time after May 15th, they can participate in County Fair events, but may not enjoy full
privileges.
GENERAL EXHIBIT RULES:
1. To be eligible for participation in 4-H classes at the County Fair, the exhibitor must be enrolled in 4-H by May 15, 2019. The
exhibitor may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in which they are enrolled, as long as all changes are made by
May 15 of the current year. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-
H year unless otherwise noted.
2. Beltrami County Fair Registration must be completed between June 1 and July 1. Registering for the 2019 Beltrami County
Fair will be online through FairEntry.com, which is mobile friendly.
To register for County Fair:
1. Preferred Method: Complete registration online at FairEntry.com using 4HOnline log in information. Forgotten passwords can
be reset in 4HOnline.
2. Complete the paper registration form and turn into the Extension / 4-H Office
All registration forms (online or paper) are DUE to the extension office by July 1. Independent 4-H members must turn these
items in to their mentor. Mentors and Club Leaders need to turn them in to the Extension/4-H Office by July 1. Registration forms
for Club Exhibits are also due to the Extension/4-H Office by July 1.
3. Our goal is to make the Beltrami County Fair a positive learning experience for ALL youth. Sometimes there are considerations and
requests that we need to be aware of in order to make this possible. If you have any of these (learning disability, hearing
impaired, etc.) please let us know by filling out the Special Considerations form and return the form to 4-H Program Coordinator,
Ann Marie Ward. All information will be kept confidential. Please turn these in at least one week before the county fair.
https://www3.extension.umn.edu/sites/default/files/download/Special%20Considerations%202019_0.pdf
Here is the state policy on judging experiences for youth with disabilities or injuries.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMqnZoVnfOJUEHx2Y4I-qnxL6VDZ8tiq_PexWl68GmQ/edit
4. The premium list includes all of the potential exhibits one can enter in each 4-H project and a class identification for each possible
exhibit. Each exhibitor is allowed to enter up to 3 exhibits per project unless otherwise stated. The exhibits must be distinctly
different items and not duplicates or slight variations. In Livestock / Animal classes, only one entry is allowed per class
5. Education Exhibits / Science Exhibits for all project areas may not exceed 12” deep x 24” wide x 36” high. (Center back 24” wide
x 36” high, right and left wings each 12” wide x 36” high.)
Educational Exhibits / Science Exhibits will be evaluated on the following requirements…
Exhibit quality……………………….….…25%
Educational value………………….……. 25%
Knowledge and ability to explain…….... 50%
6. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high. They may be smaller.
6Articles other than the Education Exhibits / Science Exhibits and Poster Exhibits articles made by exhibitors can be larger. Please
contact the 4-H Office by July 1st for early entry and setup in the Exhibit Hall. Some larger exhibits May Not be eligible for State
Fair or May require special permission to exhibit at State Fair. Transportation to State Fair will be the sole responsibility of the
family on the designated day of entry (provided by request).
7. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation (see #4 and #5),
contact the 4-H Office by July 1st.
8. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable
varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of
4, etc.
9. If you are awarded a trip to the State Fair, all of the above rules need to be followed. You will also need to label the outside of the
package that you have provided to protect it during transportation to State Fair. Please see the State Fair Rules and Premiums
book for further instructions, copies will be available to State Fair trip winners at the County Fair. https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-
events/4-h-minnesota-state-fair
10. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded based on the member's
knowledge of the project (50%) and on the merit of the exhibit (50%). Decision of the judge is final and may
not be appealed.
11. Absentee judging may be provided if necessary. Prior arrangements are required. Contact the Extension office, if needed.
12. All exhibits EXCEPT animals must be brought to the 4-H Building for check-in and conference judging between 1 – 7 p.m. on
Tuesday August 6, Conference Judging. At 7:00 p.m., parents and 4-H’ers will leave the exhibit hall, the exhibit hall will be
locked and judges will finish Grand and Reserve Champions, State Fair line up and trophy winner selections.
Animal exhibits EXCEPT cats, pets and dogs must be brought to the County Fair during livestock check-in times. Cats, pets and
dogs are brought to the county fair for judging and do not stay. See the 4-H schedule for times & locations of cat, pet and dog
judging.
13. If a Computer, LCD projector, overhead or other equipment is needed for viewing your project, arrangements need to be made by
July 1st through the 4-H Office 444-5722.
14. (NEW 2018) If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program Staff), youth will not be eligible
for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. (Auction participation is a county decision.)
Approved early release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation.
15. (NEW 2018) Copyright Law and Infringement:
a) Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and creators of “original work. Original work includes a
person’s ideas captured in writing or as an image, photograph, song, audio recording, or visual recording.
b) All original work – including information found on the web – is subject to copyright protection. The author/creator
has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform or make derivative works.
c) Before using another person’s work a part of your 4-H exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use, has a
creative commons license or that you have requested and received permission (in writing) to use the original
work. If an exhibit infringes on copyright law, a decision may need to be made to remove the exhibit from display
at the county or state fair.
15. All animal exhibitors must check-in at the 4-H Information Desk in the 4-H Building between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on
Thursday, August 8 to confirm their animal exhibit registration. We use this information to compile judge’s books.
16. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 11. EXHIBITS REMOVED BEFORE RELEASE TIME WILL
FORFEIT THE PREMIUM, THIS INCLUDES ANIMALS.
7ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBIT RULES
**CHECK IN** Livestock check in times are as follows. You MUST confirm your check in time with appropriate
superintendents.
Wednesday, August 7 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Goats must check in on Wednesday due to early Thursday show)
Thursday, August 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
1. All beef, dairy, goat, horse, lama, dog, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State
4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals ID data must be submitted in 4HOnline, arrive in the Extension office, or be
postmarked no later than May 15th (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15th). If you have questions on how to ID
your animal, please contact the 4-H Office to ask questions: 444-5722. Animal ID information can be found on the Minnesota 4-
H website at https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/4-h-animal-science/animal-id
2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member’s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the
4-H’ers’s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family
where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-H’er’s parents actively involved with and working on the farm.
Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines
within the lease agreement.
Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name.
3. All 4-H exhibitors are responsible for feeding and cleaning stalls/pens/cages used by their animals during the County Fair.
Exhibitors failing to do this will have their premium check withheld.
4. All 4-H’ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are strongly encouraged to participate in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their own
animals.
5. All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one
animal per class, unless stated otherwise.
6. Beltrami County Grooming and Fitting Policy: All grooming of livestock at the County Fair, including clipping, trimming and
manipulation of the hair/wool (such as blocking on sheep, pulling up hair on beef and working up top lines on dairy) must be
clearly done by the exhibitor/members of the immediate family. A livestock resource person could be used by 4-H’ers that are not
yet State Fair age eligible (under 6th grade). Those youths in grades 6 – 8 may use a livestock resource person for their first year
in a livestock project. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents,
brothers and sisters. A livestock resource is defined as someone who is working with the 4-H’er/4-H family to help them learn
management and fitting and grooming skills in their project area. A livestock resource identified person would be allowed to work
with the 4-H’er and their family during the fitting and grooming process to guide and teach these skills. The 4-H’er exhibiting the
animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the county fair.
7. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the registration requirements for that breed and registration papers
must be available. Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreeds and grades) must be shown as commercial.
8. All animal health regulations as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society will be in
effect. Livestock exhibitors must familiarize themselves with animal health requirements specified by the Minnesota Board of
Animal Health before coming to the County Fair.
9. Animal health requirements were mailed out with animal IDs. Please refer to animal ID mailings about testing, health,
weighing & tagging. If you have any questions contact the office at 444-5722, or contact the Barn Superintendents. To attain a
Premise ID call 651-201-6816.
10. ALL ANIMAL EXHIBITORS must check-in at the 4-H Information Desk in the 4-H Building between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on
Thursday, August 8 confirm their animal exhibit registration. We use this information to compile judge’s books.
11. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 11. EXHIBITS REMOVED BEFORE RELEASE TIME WILL
FORFEIT THE PREMIUM, THIS INCLUDES ANIMALS.
812. All livestock barns will be closed to the public from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Fairgrounds Security will be patrolling the
barns during these hours.
13. The Auction of Market Champions will be held, Saturday, August 10 at 4:30 p.m. All 4-H members earning Grand or Reserve
Champion in a Market Livestock class must complete Auction forms by noon on Saturday. This is a premium only auction and a
Fundraiser for the Livestock Program Development Committee (PDC). 80% of the proceeds go to the 4-H youth. 20% is used to
support the Livestock PDC goals: scholarships, state fair livestock transportation (youth and animals) education for livestock
projects.
14. Any classes of less than three animals may be combined.
15. See the 4-H Fair schedule for show times, herdsmanship awards and premier showmanship. Ask the barn superintendent or the
4-H office for more information.
16. All Beltrami County 4-H livestock participants’ grades 3-5 are encouraged to complete Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics
training every three years, it is required for grades 6 and up in order to compete at State and Regional events.
State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat
goat, dairy goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training
options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either
quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion.
STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY
1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog
Show Rules for exceptions). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk *.
2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade.
3. To be eligible to bring livestock to county, state or regional 4-H events, 4-H'ers must have completed Livestock Quality
Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy,
sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance
training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training
(YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion.
4. All grooming of livestock at the fair, including clipping, trimming and manipulation of hair/wool (such as blocking on sheep,
pulling up hair on beef and working up top lines on dairy) must be clearly done by the exhibitor/member of the immediate family.
Immediate family members are defined as parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers and sisters. The 4-
H’er exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the State Fair.
5. (NEW 2018) NOTE: 4-H’ers who complete a Public Presentation at the State Fair will receive a $30 cash award. These
payments are made in October. 4-H’ers must be grade eligible to participate at the State Fair.
6. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s) 4-H members may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun,
demonstrations, Arts-In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits or judging teams.
7. State event and NE Livestock sign up will be Tuesday, August 13 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. in the exhibit hall. 4-H members
need to attend along with a parent or guardian and payment needs to be made (check/money order or credit card) the day of
sign up. This is an online registration with staff support. Everyone needs to select their State Event trips no later than
Sunday, August 11 at 3 p.m. ** State Dog and State Horse Registration takes place with project Superintendent and must be
completed by Sunday, August 11 at 3 p.m.
8. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a “one-time”
member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member’s career) for the 4-H member to
acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences
for the named deadline.
99. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to
experience the Minnesota State Fair Judging process. To ensure that as many youths as possible have the opportunity to
participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process
for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips.
10. State Fair General Encampment Meeting – August 15 at 6 p.m.
State Fair Livestock Encampment Meeting – August 15 at 7 p.m.
Expectations, transportation, and chaperones will be discussed.
IAFE – NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS
The National Code of Show Ring Ethics will be followed. Submission of entry indicates an agreement to abide by all conditions and
rules listed within the document: http://www3.extension.umn.edu/sites/default/files/download/IAFE-rules.pdf Additional copies are available
in the Beltrami Extension Office.
CODES OF CONDUCT
The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development program (Minnesota 4-H) builds engaged young people who are able to
learn and lead in a global society, educates adults to work effectively with youth, and partners with communities to create supportive
social environments that help youth thrive.
A standard of behavior for all individuals involved in our program is one of the key components for creating a welcoming learning
environment that is physically and emotionally safe. Any individual participating and/or volunteering with the Minnesota 4-H program at
any level (individual, club, county, regional, state, national and international) is subject to the behavior standards and rules governing
participation and involvement as outlined in the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct.
In addition to the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct there may be additional policies, rules, and procedures relating to specific 4-H events
and activities that will also apply to those events/activities.
Code of Conduct for Youth: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uz3xKWXY1ALZ5hokBV47_dieVqaZw0zKZ8XaOLsonRc/edit
Code of Conduct for Parents: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xTyd5UVV1-bSFppa84ChmXOXv_se7RZ5S2Crs0c8FvM/edit
Code of Conduct for Volunteers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sjg1qA-7wlVhQrgdRNP8RBvnIJc6zfLqv2xQ9bZv0kI/edit
BELTRAMI AG ASSOCIATION PET POLICY AT BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR
During the week of the Beltrami County Fair pets are not allowed on Beltrami County Fairgrounds property. There are two exceptions to
this policy. Service dogs or animals that are approved as part of an exhibition will be allowed with provisions. Follow the link below to see
policy details and learn how to obtain a service animal permit if needed. Ag Association Pet Policy:
http://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/download/beltrami-ag-association-pet-policy-beltrami-county-fair
EXEMPTION FOR MISSED DEADLINE
Minnesota 4-H has implemented a "member exemption rule." The purpose of this exemption is to provide every 4-H member with the
ability "one-time" during their 4-H career to acknowledge that they have missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event
participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline.
Youth who wish to claim the "one-time" exemption may obtain the appropriate form from the Beltrami County Extension Office. Timeline
for the filing of the exemption form is outlined on the table.
Table for deadlines and Exemption Options: https://www3.extension.umn.edu/sites/default/files/download/Beltrami%20competitive-
events-deadlines-consequences-exemption%202019.pdf
10GRIEVANCE POLICY
The 4-H grievance process provides a vehicle by which to respond to 4-H member's concerns relating to their 4-H program participation.
A grievance may be filed and a local volunteer grievance committee convened to address rule violations and alleged wrongdoing.
Grievance Committee Process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iUrhhphpIrVBxlwtfA3I_H8g8BOUV3DwI9MXc1_TSsI/edit
Grievance Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o7wtPlVnu4j7EMIGybHu00aZenq_djeIGEsAZHqvQWk/edit
CONFERENCE JUDGING EXPECTATIONS
The webpage for county fair conference judges can be found here: https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-county-fairs/judging-4-h-minnesota-
county-fairs
4-H Exhibitor Judging Tips - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yyV9cDlX4vA_QNeBGblweSptmVALZdzP1N2PeC5NZI4/edit
Judges evaluation forms are available for each project area on the Minnesota 4-H website
Thank you to these businesses and individuals who donated toward trophies and awards
for 2018!
This list was current as of September 1, 2018.
Donations for 2019 will be recognized in the 4-H Food Booth lunchroom and a thank you ad following the Fair as that information is not
available at press time.
Ace on the Lake Headwaters Veterinary Center
Animal Care Clinic In Honor of Kathy Kay Newell
Arvid & Susan Sether Jane Hanks
Autumn Hills Assisted Living Jim & Darlene Dauner Family
Bark Avenue Grooming Karvakko, P.A.
Barney's Welding & Repair Keven and Connie Dunlap
Battle River Beavers 4-H Club Kevin & Jody Thomas Family
Beltrami County Master Gardeners Krona Family Farm
Bemidji Veterinary Hospital Olson Schwartz Funeral Home
Ben and Stacy Trask Paul Bunyan Broadcasting HBI
Blackduck Dental Clinic Paul Bunyan Communications
Buena Vista Ski Area Pete and Zoranna Larson
Dixon Animal Chiropractic Pet Zone
Don & Ann Illies Pets Plus
Erickson Family Pine Valley Trophy Case LLC
First National Bank of Bemidji Pinnacle Marketing Group
Fitzgerald NorthStar Rabbitry Reierson Construction
George & Sue Wells Richard Anderson (County Commissioner District #3)
Ghost Acres – Chris & Sharie Okland Family Roy-Lukkonen Family
Grimes Realty Sharon Hokuf
Headwaters Science Center Trask Trucking and Excavation
Walt & Betty Mohs
11CLUB EXHIBITS
**Registration for Club Exhibits must be done by Club Leaders using paper registration forms. Club Exhibit registration cannot be done
online. Paper registrations for Club Exhibits are due to the Extension Office by July 1.
*New in 2019 – Clubs are asked to select a judging time for club projects. Judges will then accommodate those specific times to
eliminate long group waiting periods.
*Items marked with an asterisk are State Fair eligible.
CLUB ACTIVITY - BANNER
BLUE $10.00; RED $8.00; WHITE $6.00
1* Club Banner
Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit.
Requirement:
- Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically.
- It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3’ 8”) and ready to hang.
- Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided.
- Include County and Club name on banner.
- Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.)
CLUB ACTIVITY – COMMUNITY PRIDE
BLUE $6.00; RED $5.00; WHITE $4.00
2* Community Pride
One exhibit will be selected for State Fair.
Community Pride participants at State Fair may exhibit another individual project.
Requirements:
1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts
in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community.
2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging.
CLUB ACTIVITY - BOOTH (Set up dates are available the week prior to the County Fair)
BLUE $20.00; RED $15.00; WHITE $10.00
3 Club Booth
Requirements:
- The booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis.
- Booth dimensions are 8’ x 4’.
- Club Booth to be set up by 4-H club members between Monday, July 29 – Monday, August 5 at 7 p.m.
CLUB ACTIVITY - SCRAPBOOK
BLUE $20.00; RED $15.00; WHITE $10.00
4 Club Scrapbook
Requirements:
- Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events.
CLUB PROJECT
BLUE $17.00; RED $13.00; WHITE $9.00
5 Conservation
6 Flower Box/Bed (crops or annuals / NO perennials)
7 Share the Fun Performances Wednesday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the Shutter Stage.
8 Club Secretary Book
Must Confirm/Reserve with the Extension Office by July 1st.
12RULES FOR CLOVERBUD PARTICIPATION
- *New in 2019 Cloverbud Members may bring 3 Animal Science exhibits AND 3 General Exhibits. See page 14 for a list of Cloverbud
projects.
For the safety of K-2 participants, the following rules apply to Cloverbud experiences:
1. Parents/guardians/mentors are responsible for ensuring their “Cloverbud” understands and follows the rules.
2. Extension 4-H staff members and designated volunteer(s) are positioned to intervene when rules are not followed and/or if
safety becomes a concern for another reason.
3. Definitions used in outlining the rules are noted at the end of the document.
4. When using equipment that is potentially dangerous, a responsible person:
i. will be with the Cloverbud at all times
ii. guiding and monitoring their involvement. Examples of potentially dangerous equipment include sewing
machines and power tools.
5. Cloverbuds may only participate in wildlife educational opportunities of the 4-H Shooting Sports/Wildlife program.
6. Cloverbuds may not handle any equipment, including firearms and archery equipment.
7. Cloverbuds must wear appropriate safety helmets when riding horses or bicycles.
8. When Cloverbuds and animals (including beef, cats, dairy, dogs, goats, horse, lama, pets, poultry, rabbit, swine and
sheep) are together at a 4-H program or participating at the county fair as a 4-H member, the following rules apply: A
responsible person:
a. Must be in control of the animal at all times
b. And never turn the control over to the Cloverbud
9. It is the expectation that the responsible person:
a. will be in control of the animal at all times of the 4-H experience including but not limited to all of the following
situations:
i. to and from the trailer
ii. to and from the wash rack
iii. to and from the barns
iv. in the barns
v. in the stall
vi. to and from the show arena
vii. in the show arena.
10. It is not acceptable to use more than one lead rope or halter with any animal as this turns at least some control over to the
Cloverbud.
11. During judging, the Cloverbud should walk next to the parent/responsible person, available to learn from the project leader
and/or to dialog with the evaluator/judge.
12. Cloverbuds may safely interact with their animal through participation in a limited number of non-competitive classes at 4-H
sponsored practice sessions/clinics, fun shows and county fairs. The purpose is to provide youth an opportunity to experience
being in the ring with a judge present and to feel the pride that comes with this experience. Appropriate examples of
participation are described as follows:
a. Cloverbuds may participate with beef, dairy, dog, goats, lama, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and swine in a Cloverbud
Class.
b. Cloverbuds may participate with a horse. If the horse is used in a riding setting, the Cloverbud may sit on the back of
the horse with a responsible person in control of the horse at all times. Helmets are required for the Cloverbud in any
riding setting.
Definitions Used in Outlining the Cloverbud Rules:
1. A “responsible person” is defined as a screened adult volunteer, youth leader 6th grade and older, parent or other adult who
may appropriately assist with the group.
2. “At all times” includes but is not limited to the following: during all portions of project workshops, club events, club meetings,
public showcases which includes county fairs, demonstrations, or a community event where youth are representing 4-H with an
animal.
3. “Control” means assuming responsibility for handling and/or leading the animal. It is the responsibility of the parent/responsible
adult to control the animal at all times.
13CLOVERBUDS
INDIVIDUAL CLOVERBUD PARTICIPATION $1.50
No State Fair trips in this division.
Requirement:
- Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2.
- *New in 2019 Cloverbud Members may bring 3 Animal Science exhibits AND 3 General Exhibits.
- All Cloverbud exhibitors will receive the same ribbon and premium, as this is for learning, not competing.
- Cloverbud animals MUST meet the same animal health requirements as animals of the same species shown in 4-H shows AND
will be pen or arena judged with an adult/youth leader in control of the animal at all times. (Livestock ID’s due May 15th)
- Cloverbuds can share an animal with another 4-H’er. Pen/Stall arrangements must be confirmed with species specific Superintendents.
See page 4 for Superintendent list.
Animals (Maximum of 3)
1 Cloverbud Beef One calf with beef breeding born after January 1, 2019
2 Cloverbud Dairy One calf of a dairy breed born after January 1, 2019
3 Cloverbud Dog One dog of either sex and any age.
4 Cloverbud Goat One junior kid.
5 Cloverbud Horse Horse or pony shown at halter.
6 Cloverbud Lama One lama or alpaca shown at halter.
7 Cloverbud Poultry One type of poultry of either sex, and any breed or age.
8 Cloverbud Rabbit One rabbit of either sex and any breed or age.
9 Cloverbud Sheep One lamb, either ewe or wether, born after January 1, 2019
10 Cloverbud Swine One pig, gilt or barrow, born after February 1, 2019
General Exhibits (Maximum of 3)
1 Any one item made at home. Some ideas include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted plant,
vegetable creature or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple item you made for your home Cloverbud Public Presentations
like a pillow, placemat, etc., rock creature, paper bag puppet, 4 interesting objects of nature, for Demonstration and Illustrated
Presentation will take place on
tree leaf collection, display of insects, simple craft item, or anything else you can think of.
Wednesday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m.
2 Any one item made by the Cloverbud member at a 4-H Club meeting.
in the 4-H Exhibit Hall.
3 Cloverbud- Clothing & Textiles
Critique Session – Wednesday,
4 Cloverbud- Clothing & Textiles- Fashion Revue
July 24 at 10 a.m. at the Evangelical
5 Cloverbud Livestock Demonstration – (Registered participants will be contacted with times) Covenant Church, Bemidji
6 Cloverbud Demonstration
7 Cloverbud Illustrated Presentation
8 Cloverbud- Performing Arts – (Wed, August 7 at 1 p.m. on the Shutter Stage) Cloverbud Clothing & Textiles (& Fashion Revue):
9 Cloverbud Cat Show – (Wed, August 7 at 5 p.m. in the Small Animal Arena) Prep Event- Monday, July 22 @ 5:30 p.m (Beltrami
Fairgrounds)
10 Cloverbud Pet Show – (Wed, August 7 at 5 p.m. in the Small Animal Arena)
Fashion Revue Judging- Wednesday, July 24 @ 1 p.m.
(Evangelical Covenant Church, Bemidji)
No State Fair trips in this division.
County Fair Fashion Revue Show- Friday, August 9 @
Requirement: 6:00 p.m. (Shutter Stage, Beltrami Fairgrounds)
- Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2.
14ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS
**CHECK IN** Livestock check in times are as follows.
You must confirm your check in time with appropriate superintendents:
Wednesday, August 7 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Goats must check in on Wednesday due to early Thursday show)
Thursday, August 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Each exhibitor is allowed to enter 1 animal per class unless otherwise stated. See Animal Science Exhibit Rules above for additional
requirements.
*Items marked with an asterisk are State Fair eligible.
LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS
BLUE $5.00; RED $4.00; WHITE $3.00
Individual
Team
Registered Participants will be contacted with judging times.
BEEF
Superintendent: John Gilbertson Jr. – 218-556-1675; Shelly Gilbertson – 218-556-9901; gilfam@paulbunyan.net or
Linda Binkley – 218-760-8014; ldabink@paulbunyan.net
BLUE $14.00; RED $12.00; WHITE $10.00
For more information, see the Beef Informational Sheet.
BIRTH DATES:
Spring Calf January 1 – April 30, 2019
Fall Calf September 1 - December 31, 2018
Summer yearling May 1 - August 31, 2018
Junior yearling January 1 - April 30, 2018
Senior yearling September 1 - December 31, 2017
Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January 1, 2019
Prospect Calf January 1 – April 30, 2019
Market Beef January 1 to August 31, 2018
Dairy Steer January 1 to August 31, 2018
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
BREEDING HEIFER - Registered
1* Registered Spring Calf
2* Registered Fall Calf
3* Registered Summer Yearling
4* Registered Junior Yearling
5* Registered Senior Yearling
15BREEDING HEIFER - Commercial
1* Commercial Spring Calf
2* Commercial Fall Calf
3* Commercial Yearling
4* Commercial Junior Yearling
5* Commercial Senior Yearling
Requirements:
- Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on file in the Regional Extension 4-H Office by May 15th of the
current year.
COW AND CALF
1 Cow and Calf pair / pen - Grades 3-5
2* Cow and Calf pair / halter - Grades 6 and up
PROSPECT MARKET CALF
1* Heifer Prospect Calf
2* Steer Prospect Calf
MARKET BEEF
1* Market Heifer – Natural & Slick Shorn
2* Market Steer – Natural & Slick Shorn
Requirements:
- Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; Recommended maximum weight is 1,500 pounds.
DAIRY STEER
1* Purebred Dairy Steer
2* Crossbred Dairy Steer
Prospect Dairy Steer Calf
3 Dairy calf – steer (No State Fair Trip)
Requirements:
-Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; Recommended maximum weight is 1,600 pounds.
-Pure Breed Dairy Steers must be 100% dairy breed. These breeds will be accepted without registration papers: Ayrshire, Brown
Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking shorthorn dairy steers must be registered with American Milking Shorthorn Society and
not carry the “S” suffix.
-Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for
State Fair or auction.
-A CROSSBRED DAIRY STEER Division has been added. Crossbred Diary Steers must be from the following breeds in any
combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande (dairy), Red & White,
Norwegian Red and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red)
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
RIBBON ONLY
1 Grades 9+
2 Grades 6-8
3 Grades 3-5
16DAIRY
Superintendent: Amber Weber 218-766-5841; amberfast2013@gmail.com
BLUE $16.00; RED $14.00; WHITE $12.00
When you plan to use an animal again, ID’s from previous years need to be signed and dated again each year.
For more information, see the Dairy Informational Sheet.
BIRTH DATES:
Winter calf December 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019
Fall calf September 1 to November 30, 2018
Summer Junior Yearling June 1 to August 31, 2018
Spring Junior Yearling March 1 to May 31, 2018
Winter Senior Yearling December 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018
Fall Senior Yearling September 1 to November 30, 2017
Junior 2 year old March 1 to August 31, 2017
Senior 2 year old September 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017
Three year old cows September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016
Four year old cows September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015
Cow, five years & older Born before September 1, 2014
Registered (Purebred, All breeds)
Grade (Commercial, All breeds)
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
- 1* Commercial Winter Calf
- 2* Commercial Fall Calf
- 3* Commercial Summer Junior Yearling
- 4* Commercial Spring Junior Yearling
- 5* Commercial Winter Senior Yearling
- 6* Commercial Fall Senior Yearling
- 7* Commercial Two Year Old Cow
- 8* Commercial Three Years Old and Older Cow
- 9* Commercial Dry Cow
- 1* Registered Winter Calf
- 2* Registered Fall Calf
- 3* Registered Summer Junior Yearling
- 4* Registered Spring Junior Yearling
- 5* Registered Winter Senior Yearling
- 6* Registered Fall Senior Yearling
- 7* Registered Two Year Old Cow
- 8* Registered Three Years Old and Older Cow
- 9* Registered Dry Cow
Requirements:
- Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class.
- Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days.
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
RIBBON ONLY
1 Grades 9+
2 Grades 6-8
3 Grades 3-5
17DOG
Superintendent: Lori Brama – 218-760-6511; lrbrama@yahoo.com
BLUE $7.00; RED $6.00; WHITE $5.00
For more information, see the Dog Informational Sheet.
Requirements:
Dogs are NOT kept at the County Fair and must be brought in for show judging.
Dog Obedience will be judged on Thursday, August 1 at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Fair.
Dog Rally will be judged on Thursday, August 1 at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Fair.
Showmanship will be judged on Wednesday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Dog Agility show will be on Sunday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Dogs must have current vaccinations and proper obedience and/or showmanship equipment.
If you are not sure which obedience class you should be in, write-in “Dog Obedience” or “Dog Showmanship” on fair registration form
and leave code blank. Show coordinator will check with obedience instructors and past show records to determine class.
See the Minnesota 4-H Dog Show Guide for specifications on obedience and showmanship class eligibility.
Height divisions to be made at State Dog Show.
A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both!
Dog ownership ID forms and vaccination record must be on file at the 4-H Office by May 15th of the current year.
DOG AGILITY
1* Agility – Beginner
2* Agility - Elementary
3* Agility–Intermediate
4* Agility – Senior
5* Agility - Advanced
6* Jumpers 1
7* Jumpers 2
8* Jumpers 3
DOG SHOWMANSHIP
9* Senior Open – 4-H’ers that have achieved a blue ribbon in Senior Novice must move to this class.
10* Junior Open - 4-H’ers that have achieved a blue ribbon in Junior Novice must move to this class.
11* Senior Novice – Grades 9+
12* Junior Novice - Grades 3-8
DOG OBEDIENCE
13* Obedience – Foundation
14* Obedience – Beginner
15* Obedience – Graduate Beginner
16* Obedience – Novice
17* Obedience – Graduate Novice
18* Obedience – Pre-Open
19* Obedience – Open
20* Obedience – Graduate Open
21* Obedience – Pre-Utility
22* Obedience – Utility
23* Obedience – Veterans
24* Obedience – Brace
25* Obedience – Four Dog Team
18DOG RALLY
26* Rally - Foundation
27* Rally – Pre-Novice
28* Rally – Novice
29* Rally – Pre-Advanced
30* Rally – Advanced
31* Rally – Excellent
32* Rally – Veterans
Requirements:
- A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both!
- 4-H’ers- 3rd grade and up are eligible for county and state dog show.
- 4-H’ers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Additional information,
class requirements, and rules/regulations can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, Rally and Showmanship rules and
guidelines (four separate publications) available on the MN 4-H dog project website
(www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/animal-science/dog/).
- All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination
Verification Form.
OTHER DOG
BASIC CARE & GROOMING-County class ONLY, no regional show options. Open ONLY to beginners in their first year
of the project who have trained completely on their own for basic manners (not form obedience exercises). The class will
be judged on general condition, appearance, and overall dog manners.
GOAT - DAIRY
Superintendent: Eric Eichstadt – 218-407-7102; Heather Eichstadt – 218-308-1098; eichsix@hotmail.com
BLUE $10.00; RED $9.00; WHITE $8.00
For more information, see the Dairy Goat Informational Sheet.
BIRTH DATES:
Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2019
Senior Doe Kid January 1 to March 31, 2019
Dry Yearling Doe January 1 – December 31, 2018
Milking Yearling Doe January 1 – December 31, 2018
Milking two-year old Doe January 1 – December 31, 2017
Milking three-year and under 5 years Born in 2015 or 2016
Milking five years and older Born before 2014
Use the following Classes with the birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
Recorded Grade
- 1* Recorded Grade Junior Doe Kid
- 2* Recorded Grade Senior Doe Kid
- 3* Recorded Grade Dry Yearling Doe
- 4* Recorded Grade Milking Yearling Doe
- 5* Recorded Grade Two Year Old Milking Doe
- 6* Recorded Grade Three or Four Year Old Milking Doe
- 7* Recorded Grade Five Years and Older Milking Doe
19Registered
- 1* Registered Junior Doe Kid
- 2* Registered Senior Doe Kid
- 3* Registered Dry Yearling Doe
- 4* Registered Milking Yearling Doe
- 5* Registered Two Year Old Milking Doe
- 6* Registered Three or Four Year Old Milking Doe
- 7* Registered Five Years and Older Milking Doe
Unrecorded Grade
- 1* Unrecorded Grade Junior Doe Kid
- 2* Unrecorded Grade Senior Doe Kid
- 3* Unrecorded Grade Dry Yearling Doe
- 4* Unrecorded Grade Milking Yearling Doe
- 5* Unrecorded Grade Two Year Old Milking Doe
- 6* Unrecorded Grade Three or Four Year Old Milking Doe
- 7* Unrecorded Grade Five Years and Older Milking Doe
NOTE: For safety reasons all dairy goats must be dis-budded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE-INCH allowed.
All dairy goats must be 100 percent dairy to show in the dairy goat category otherwise they will be shown in the Fancy meat breed
category.
DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
RIBBON ONLY
1 Grades 9+
2 Grades 6-8
3 Grades 3-5
GOAT - MEAT
Superintendent: Eric Eichstadt – 218-407-7102; Heather Eichstadt – 218-308-1098; eichsix@hotmail.com
BLUE $10.00; RED $9.00; WHITE $8.00
For more information, see the Meat Goat Informational Sheet.
BIRTH DATES:
Market Goat
Meat Market Goat (altered male) December 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019
Meat Market Goat (female) December 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019
Dairy Market Goat (altered male) December 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019
Dairy Market Goat (female) December 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019
Meat Goat Breeding Does
Senior Yearling Meat Breeding Doe (never December 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018
kidded)
Junior Yearling Meat Breeding Doe (never March 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018
kidded)
Fall Yearling Meat Breeding Doe (never kidded) June 1, 2018 – November 30, 2018
Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid December 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019
Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid March 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019
Fancy Meat Breeds (i.e Pygmy, Fainting, Kinder)
Dry Yearling Meat Breeding Doe December 1, 2017 - November 30, 2018
Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid December 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019
Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid March 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019
20Market Dairy must be 100 percent dairy.
Market Goat
1* Meat Market Goat-altered male (no bucks)
2* Meat Market Doe/Female
3* Dairy Market Goat-altered male (no bucks)
4 Dairy Market Goat – Doe/Female MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
RIBBON ONLY
Meat Breeding Doe 1 Grades 9+
1* Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid, registered or grade 2 Grades 6-8
2* Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid, registered or grade 3 Grades 3-5
3* Junior Yearling Meat Breeding Doe (never kidded)
4* Fall Yearling Meat Breeding Doe (never kidded)
5* Senior Yearling Meat Breeding Doe (never kidded)
Fancy Meat Breeds (i.e. Pygmy, Fainting, Kinder) (Not State Fair Eligible)
1 Junior Breeding Doe
2 Senior Breeding Doe
3 Dry Yearling Breeding Doe
Requirements:
- Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair.
NOTE: For safety reasons, all market goats must be de-horned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch. Does shown in market
classes must be disbudded in accordance with market animal rules. Market Does cannot come back in future years in a breeding class.
Cut (saws) off horns are not permitted. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. However, if
an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required.
HORSE
4-H Superintendent: Tessa Drevlow – 218-556-2048; drevlow@paulbunyan.net
BLUE $10.00; RED $9.00; WHITE $8.00
For more information, see the Horse Informational Sheet.
Requirements:
- Horse Helmet Policy:
All 4-H’ers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved
protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are
working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities.
- Additional information can be found on https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/4-h-horse-project/home
- Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries.
- Horses must be identified on the appropriate 4-H ID form or lease agreement by May 15th of the current year and on file at the
4-H Office.
- A copy of the negative EIA (Coggins) test should be on file at the 4-H office by July 1st.
- AN EIA (Coggins) NEGATIVE TEST WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS OF SHOW IS REQUIRED!!
Use the following grade classes to enter the Horse divisions.
Senior Grade 9+
Intermediate Grade 6-8
Junior Grade 3-5
ENGLISH EQUITATION
1 English Equitation, Hunt Seat (Premium class)
2 English Equitation, Saddle Seat (Premium class)
21ENGLISH PLEASURE
1 English Pleasure, Hunt Seat (Ribbon Class Only)
2 English Pleasure, Saddle Seat (Ribbon Class Only)
WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP
Western Horsemanship (Premium Class)
WESTERN PLEASURE
1 Western Pleasure/Stock Type (Ribbon Class only)
2 Western Pleasure/Pleasure Type (Ribbon Class only)
TRAIL CLASS
Trail Class (Ribbon Class only)
CHALLENGED RIDER
1 Assisted – Western or English Equitation walk, trot (with volunteer/mentor as needed) (Premium Class)
2 Assisted – Horse Show Games key hole pattern, walk, trot (with volunteer/mentor as needed) (Premium Class)
3 Unassisted – Western or English Equitation walk, trot unassisted (spotter requested) (Premium Class)
4 Unassisted – Horse Show Games key hole pattern, walk, trot unassisted (spotter requested) (Premium Class)
HORSE SHOW GAMES
1 Pole Weaving (Premium class)
2 Key Race (Ribbon Class Only)
3 Barrel Race (Premium Class)
4 Jumping Figure 8 (Ribbon Class Only)
5 Egg & Spoon (Ribbon Class only)
6 Open Costume, All Grades (Ribbon Class Only)
SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER
Showmanship at Halter (Premium Class)
English Showmanship at Halter (Ribbon Class Only)
HORSE TRAINING (Ribbon Class Only) Steps 1-6
HORSE ACHIEVEMENT (Ribbon Class Only) – Level 6
Requirements:
1. Open to any member completing Levels 1-5 of the Achievement Program at County Level.
2. See State Horse Show Handbook for further details.
HORSE RELATED (In FairEntry located in Static Division)
BLUE $4.00; RED $3.00; WHITE $2.00
Requirement:
- Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain
something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project.
- Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present.
HORSELESS HORSE (In FairEntry located in Static Division)
BLUE $4.00; RED $3.00; WHITE $2.00
- Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present on Tuesday, August 6 in the 4-H building.
- Horseless Horse is limited to exhibitors whose household DOES NOT OWN or lease a horse. Others must enter Horse Related.
Requirement:
- Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member
has made, done, or learned in the project.
- Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present.
22LAMA
4-H Superintendent – Sarah Karvakko - 218-766-8947 sarah.karvakko@karvakko.com
BLUE $10.00, RED $9.00, WHITE $8.00
For more information, see the Lama Informational Sheet.
All grades register for the same classes.
1 Costume, All Grades (Optional)
2* Obstacle Course, All Grades
3* Public Relations, All Grades (Required to qualify for State Lama Opportunity)
4* Showmanship, All Grades (Required – Ribbon Only)
5 Lama Fiber
Birthdates: 4-H Lama projects must be born prior to January 1, 2019
Gender:
No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition.
All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2019 are eligible for exhibition.
All females born prior to January 1, 2019 are eligible for exhibition.
LAMA POSTER
BLUE $4.00; RED $3.00; WHITE $2.00
Lama Poster
POULTRY
Superintendent: Vern Holzhueter – 218-751-2214; pinegrov@yahoo.com
BLUE $7.00; RED $6.00; WHITE $5.00
- For more information, see the Poultry Informational Sheet.
Requirements:
- All poultry must have health certificate except, pigeons doves, and waterfowl and must be identified by a numbered leg band (contact
Vern Holzhueter to inquire about leg bands & blood testing.) Market birds are NOT LEASABLE.
- Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide.
- Members may enter only one exhibit in any single class and cannot enter the same birds in both 4-H and open class
- All exhibits must be of this year’s hatch except, pigeon and dove breeding pairs.
- All pens must have all birds of the same breed and variety.
- To avoid over-finished market chickens, it is recommended that they be as near to 8–10 weeks of age at show time as possible. Six
pounds and under fryer/broiler. 6–10 pounds roaster. Class will be split. Over 10 pounds will receive white ribbon.
- Market ducks, geese, guineas and turkeys should be well filled out in the breast and leg.
- Pigeons and Doves: The same birds cannot be exhibited two years in a row, even by another exhibitor, except a young bird may come
as a young bird first year and come back the following year as part of a breeding pair.
23CHICKENS (current years hatch)
1* Market pen of two males or two females (Hybrid meat type)
2* Breeding pen of one male & two females must be purebred
3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females must be purebred
4* Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers must be hybrid or Leghorn
5* Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers must be commercial purebred or hybrid,
preferred hybrid
DOVES
Purebred breeding pair must be at least one-year-old ~ 1 male and 1 female of same breed and variety
Note: Breeding pair must have seamless band and be identified by May 15. Must be entered in 4HOnline.
DUCKS (current years hatch)
1* Market pen of two males or two females
2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
GEESE (current years hatch)
1* Market pen of two males or two females
2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
GUINEA (current years hatch)
Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown:
1* Market pen of two males or two females – same breed & variety
2* Breeding pen of one male & two females - same breed & variety
PIGEONS
1* Utility, 1 Breeding Pair must be at least 1 year old
2* Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band
3* Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair must be at least 1 year old
4* Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band
5* Flying, 1 Breeding Pair must be at least 1 year old
6* Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band
- Breeding pairs must have recorded National Pigeon Association (NPA) seamless band and be identified by May 15. Must be
entered in 4HOnline. Both birds of the same breed and variety.
- Young birds must have current year’s recorded NPA seamless band on and be identified by May 15.
TURKEYS - Domestic only (current years hatch)
1* Market pen of two males or two females
2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
Turkeys must originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified under the National Poultry Improvement Plan
(NPIP) as pullorum-typhoid clean, Mycoplasma gallisepticum clean and Mycoplasma synoviae clean; or be negative to
pullorum-typhoid, Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae tests within 90 days prior to the opening date of
exhibition. Testing is available at the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory, Willmar, Minnesota (320-231-5170).
SHOW and HOBBY (No State Fair Trip)
Pair (one male and one female) of any type of poultry (hatched in current year) not listed in any other division. (Ex. peafowl, pheasants,
partridge, quail etc.)
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
RIBBON ONLY
1 Grades 9+
2 Grades 6-8
3 Grades 3-5
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