The following rules apply to all departments of the 4-H section of the Seward County Fair. Rules which apply specifically to a particular department will be noted under rules for that department.
Eligibility Requirement for Exhibitors:
Entries for 4-H are limited to boys and girls enrolled in 4-H in Seward County. A 4-H member is 8-18 years old as of Jan. 1st of the current year. 4-H members and Clover Kids shall also be enrolled by June 15th on the v2.4HOnline.com website. The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the member becomes 19.
Procedures for Making Entries and Deadlines:
Pre-fair entries are due by July 1st. Pre-fair entries are submitted online by the 4-H’er.
The following exhibits will be entered on Monday, July 20 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.,
in the 4-H Center:
Healthy Lifestyles
Horticulture & Floriculture
Citizenship & Civic Education
Communications & Expressive Arts
Family & Consumer Science
Environmental Education & Earth Science
Personal Development & Leadership
Agronomy
Science & Technology
Clover Kids
Animal Science static exhibits
Livestock exhibits are to be in place in assigned areas on Wednesday, July 22:
6:30 p.m. – Sheep
7:00 p.m. –Meat Goats
8:00 p.m. – All other livestock
Number of Entries
Exhibits are limited to one entry per class, except in live animal classes where number of entries will be listed or where designated.
Exhibit Release
All static exhibits will be released at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26. Items are to remain on display until release.
Protest Committee
Any person(s) who feel that a violation of the rules or regulations of the Seward County Fair have occurred, shall go through the normal protest/appeals process.
The respective superintendent has the authority to make appropriate decisions based on the 4-H Premium Book. When needed, the protest committee will meet to act upon concerns.
a. All protests shall be submitted in writing, signed and include a $10 fee.
b. The written protest shall be submitted to the Extension Educator-Unit Leader and shall include:
1. Names of persons involved
2. Nature of the concern
3. Situation and documentation
4. Recommendations for correction
5. Specific action, rule, etc., in question
6. Additional persons committee may contact for further clarification
7. Procedures and/or steps carried out by person involved prior to submission to the
Extension Educator.
c. The committee will review the written protest. They may discuss the situation with the affected persons and show officials, including an Extension Educator. Recommendations will be
developed, followed and communicated both verbally and in writing to the group or individual affected.
d. In cases of protest, the exhibitor may be allowed to show, but results of showing will be subject to change based on the outcome of the protest process. This allows for smooth operation of the show and facilitates appropriate processing.
e. The management reserves the right to withhold premiums and/or awards. The exhibitor may also be excluded from the show if action warrants.
f. Protests will not be accepted after general release time. Protests related to judges’ integrity, decisions, placings or other evaluations will not be accepted.
Disclaimer of Responsibility for Exhibits
4-H exhibits at the Seward County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the 4-H member. The Seward County Extension Office, in cooperation with the Seward County Fair Board, accepts exhibits and will exercise due care to protect them. However, the Extension Office and the Fair Board cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed by large crowds, the arrangement of the buildings in which displays are housed and the great number of exhibits. 4-H’ers who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair.
Substance Abuse Policy
The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco or drugs (except for medical purposes) by any exhibitor who is participating in 4-H at the Seward County Fair will result in immediate disqualification of that exhibitor's entry(s). No alcohol, tobacco or drugs are allowed in any 4-H barn or building.