Information for 4-H/FFA Exhibitors

1. Any exhibitor who is called three times for an event and does not respond will be disqualified.
2. Be aware of restrictions to the number of articles eligible to take to State Fair in some project areas.
3. 4-H emblem should be worn at all 4-H events. 
4. Many exhibits require additional information attached. The directions for this information are listed under each project section.
5. You may exhibit up to 2 entries per class unless otherwise noted.  (3 entries per class: Market Beef, Market Swine, Market Sheep, Meat Goat, Dairy Goat)
6. Exhibits will be dropped one ribbon placing if they do not comply with rules stated in the fair book.
7. State Fair: In classes where presence of the 4-H’er is required for judging purposes, such as animal exhibits, judging contests, presentations, and fashion show, a 4-H member must be 9 by January 1, 2025.  The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the member becomes 19.  For classes where presence of the 4-H’er is not required, the exhibitor must be 8 years of age by January 1, 2025.
8. ALL STATIC EXHIBITS MUST RECEIVE A PURPLE RIBBON AT COUNTY FAIR TO ADVANCE TO STATE FAIR. Only one exhibit from each class will advance to the State Fair.  Sending delicate, breakable, or valuable items is highly discouraged. 
9. Grievance Procedure-Regulations and problems arising not covered in this book will be decided by the 4-H Protest Committee. The committee is composed of two 4-H Council representatives, one FFA Advisor, the Extension Educators (non-voting ex-officio members), a representative of the Extension Board and the Superintendent(s) of the respective department in which the problem arises. Representatives of the 4-H Council and Extension Board will be identified by their organizations at least 30 days prior to the start of the Fair. One of the 4-H Council representatives will be selected to chair the committee.

Protests

The Protest Committee reserves the right to withhold awards.  The 4-H Protest Committee will deal with actions that occur during the County Fair events only.  They will meet when needed to act upon concerns. 

1. All protests must be submitted to a Nebraska Extension Educator in writing and signed.
2. The legible written protest must include:
   1. Names of person(s) involved
   2. Nature of concerns           
   3. Situation and documentation
   4. Specific action, rule, etc., in question
   5. Recommendations for correction
   6. Additional person(s) that the committee may contact for further clarification
3. The Protest committee will review the written protest. They may discuss the situation with affected person(s) (i.e. 4-H/FFA member and parent or guardian) and show officials.  Recommendations will be developed, followed, and communicated both verbally and in writing to the group or individual affected.
4. 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.
5. Protests will not be accepted after a 24-hour period from the time of occurrence or after the exhibit is released from the County Fair.
6. Actions of the 4-H Protest Committee will be completed no later than 10 days following the last day of the county fair.
7. The Protest Committee decision is final.
8. Protests related to judge’s integrity, decisions, placing, or other evaluations will not be accepted.