The 4-H Clover Kid program is designed specifically for youth ages five to seven as of January 1st of the current program year. The program offers a variety of educational and recreational experiences in non-competitive environments. These opportunities are ideal for developing confidence, creativity, and competence during this stage of youth development.
Preparing for Fair
Clover Kids Fair Pre-Entry Form - due June 15th
Cedar County Clover Kid Exhibit Information - what a Clover Kid can enter at the Cedar County Fair
Clover Kid Entry Tags - These will be available at the fairgrounds on entry day and can also be picked up at our office. If you wish to print ahead of time we recommend printing on card stock, but not required.
Clover Kid Bucket Calf Record Book - (not required, but encouraged to help prepare for project as an older 4-H member) bring with you day of show Thursday, July 16. 2026.
Clover Kid Opportunities
Public Speaking - Monday, April 6, 2026
Presentation/Demonstration - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Favorite Food Revue - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Clover Kid Day Camp - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Clover Kid Sewing Workshop -
Public Fashion Show - Saturday, June 27 - Clover Kids are welcome to model an article of clothing that they have decorated or made
Clover Kid Web Page - Web page explains what is a clover kid.
Clover Kids Cedar County Fair Animal Exhibit Information
Clover Kids are able to exhibit small animals (poultry, rabbits, bucket calf, bottle lamb or goat) at the Cedar County Fair in the Animal Science project area. Clover Kid pre-entry forms are due to our office by June 15th so we know how many Clover Kids will be exhibiting an animal, and if their animal will be penned throughout the fair or will be going home following their respective show. Be sure to specify on the Clover Kid pre-entry form as to if they will be showing an animal during a livestock show, and if they will pen their animal on the fairgounds for the duration of the fair or take it home following the show. This allows the Ag Society adequate time to prepare pens in barns for livestock shows. Animals staying on the fairgrounds may pen their animal either the night before their respective species show or bring it in the morning of the show. A couple of days before the fair, and email will be sent to verify entry, stall assignments, and interview and show orders. During the clover kid livestock show, their animal will not be judged, but they will show their animal and the judge will interview them about their animal. A Clover Kids "show-n-tell" is an example of how youth can feel part of the fair without being competitive, yet gain skills to develop confidence, creativity, and competence. Clover Kids will receive a participation ribbon for their animal exhibit.
Clover Kids Cedar County Fair Static Exhibit Information
Clover Kids static exhibits will be entered at the same time as the 4-H static exhibits. Admission times may either be Tuesday evening, July 14, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. or Wednesday morning, July 15, from 7:30 – 9:00. Junior Leaders or 4-H representatives will be available to interview the Clover Kids about their projects on Tuesday evening ONLY. Exhibit (identification) tags will be attached, and the exhibits will be arranged for display. The Clover Kids will receive a participation ribbon and a certificate with the number of entries they brought to the fair. Clover Kids are encouraged to be creative in their projects for the Cedar County Fair. Please see the clover kid page in the back of the fairbook for project examples. Clover Kids are allowed to bring a maximum of twelve static exhibits in addition to events participated in prior to and during the fair. They may bring their cat, rabbit, or other small pet if they choose. The animals must be confined (kennel, leash, etc.) The pets come only for the interview process and then are to be returned home. Please use your own judgment; bringing pets is not required. However, please bring a picture of the child and the pet for display. This is not a competitive process. Under NO circumstances do Clover Kids participate in any 4-H fair activities that include the judging process. It is important for these children to feel that they are a part of the fair activities, but it is participation only!