Superintendents: Amy Johnson, Alisha Lautenschlager, Megan Hatt
Jr. Superintendents: Peyton Allan, Julianne Lautenschlager, Kendall Rennau
Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25
Fashion Show: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7:30 pm at College Park
General Information: The 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for youth to showcase their clothing construction and consumer management skills. Construction garment exhibitors are judged on fit, construction, poise, and overall look of the garment on the individual.
- Number of Entries: 4-H member may have a total of FOUR modeling entries in the Fashion Show, with a limit of 2 per project area. Participation in the Fun Parade does not count toward your total entries.
- Participation in the Fashion Show includes BOTH modeling for a judge on Clothing Judging Day and participation in the public show in the evening.
- Garments modeled must be entered for construction judging.
- Clover Kids may participate in the Fashion Show with their Beyond the Needle project(s). Refer to the Clover Kids section.
- During the Fashion Show a panel of judges will select and recognize outstanding models from major project areas. A Grand Champion model will be selected from both the Junior and Senior age divisions. Senior division winner will receive an engraved silver tray. Junior division winner will receive a trophy/banner. Models selected for the State Fair Fashion Show will be selected by judges during Clothing Judging Day and will be recognized during the Hall County Fashion Show.
- Fun Parade - 4-H’ers enrolled in clothing projects may participate in a parade of non-wearables during the evening Fashion Show. Items that may be included in the parade are sewn items (non-wearables and accessories) such as tote bags, pillows, quilts, pillowcases or other items made in clothing projects. Exhibits included in the parade of non-wearables will be judged on construction during the clothing judging day. Please pre-enter on the clothing entry form by Wednesday, June 24. Non-wearable items will NOT be judged for modeling. 4-H’ers will receive a participation ribbon if they participate in the parade of non-wearables during the Fashion Show. Participation in the parade of non-wearables will not count toward your limit of total entries in the Fashion Show. Please mark your pre-entry form with your intentions for the parade. You are limited to what you can carry across the stage one time. No premiums awarded for the Fun Parade.
- Judging Date: Modeling entries will be judged on Clothing Judging Day, July 8. Pre-entry, which includes the entry sheet, narration, & information card (for Shopping in Style), is due to the Extension office by 5 pm, Wednesday, June 24. Actual garments are not due on pre-registration day.
- State Fair: 4-H’ers age 8 and older in STEAM Clothing 2, STEAM Clothing 3, and Beyond the Needle may be selected for the State Fair Fashion Show (by judges) on Clothing Judging Day. The number selected is based on a quota. 4-H members selected for the Shopping in Style Fashion Show must be 8 by December 31, previous year. The following items cannot be entered in the State Fair Fashion Show: Textile clothing accessories, garments containing inappropriate language or images.
Fashion Show - Special Exhibits
Fashion Show Special Exhibits, Division 410 Classes
- C410-006 – Modeled Special Interest Exhibits - (garments only, accessory projects not eligible)
- C410-007 – Modeled Summer Activities Garment/Outfit
Fashion Show - STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals
# of entries: Limit of TWO
Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25
Fashion Show STEAM Clothing 1, Division 410 Classes
- C410-110 – Modeled Simple Top
- C410-111 – Modeled Simple Bottom – pants, shorts, or skirt
- C410-112 – Modeled Simple Dress
- C410-113 – Modeled Other – Using skills learned in project manual. (apron, vest, etc.)
- C410-114 – Modeled Upcycled Simple Garment – The original used item must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry, or it will be disqualified.
- C410-115 – Modeled Top & Bottom (for those who entered two items for construction that make a wearable outfit).
Fashion Show - STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing
# of entries: Limit of TWO
Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25
Fashion Show STEAM Clothing 2, Division 410 Classes
- *C410-030 - Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 2 Garment(s) - Possible types of garments include: 1) Dress; 2) Romper or Jumpsuit; 3) Two-Piece Outfit Combination - skirt with top, vest, or lined/unlined jacket; jumper and top; pants or shorts outfit (pants or shorts with top, vest, or lined/unlined jacket), OR a purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or lined/unlined jacket outfit with a constructed bottom; 4) Upcycled Outfit Combination – must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress). 4-H members who have enrolled in or who have completed STEAM 3 projects are not eligible to enter STEAM 2.
Fashion Show - STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further
# of entries: Limit of TWO
Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25
Fashion Show STEAM Clothing 3, Division 410 Classes
- *C410-040 - Modeled Constructed STEAM Clothing 3 Garment(s) - Possible types of garments include: 1) Dress or formal; 2) Skirted Outfit Combination (skirt with top, vest, lined/unlined jacket OR jumper and shirt), a purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts; 3) Pants or Shorts Outfit Combination (pants or shorts with top, vest, or lined/unlined jacket), a purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts; 4) Romper or Jumpsuit; 5) Specialty Wear (swim wear, costumes, western wear-chaps, chinks, riding attire or hunting gear); 6) Non-Tailored Lined or Unlined Jacket or Coat, additional pieces with jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased; 7) Tailored Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket, or Outerwear. Additional pieces with coat, blazer, jacket or outerwear may either be constructed or purchased; 8) Upcycled Outfit Combination – must contain a complete constructed outfit (examples: if the top is upcycled, must include a constructed bottom, upcycled dress).
Other Fashion Show Projects
# of entries: Limit of TWO
Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25
General Information: 4-H member must show their own original creativity. Accessories must be combined with another modeling entry (add information about the accessory in the narration) or 4-H member may enter accessories in the Fun Parade.
Fashion Show STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle, Division 410 Classes
- *C410-010 - Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Embellished Garment(s) with an Original Design - Garment is created using intermediate or advanced techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-H’er using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. Upcycled garments are NOT accepted.
- *C410-015 - Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Garment Constructed From Original Designed Fabric - Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added.
- *C410-020 - Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Textile Arts Garment(s) - Garment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape.
- *C410-025 – Modeled “Beyond the Needle” Wearable Technology Garment – Garment has integrated technology into its design.
- C410-116 – Modeled Garment or Garment and Accessory (any method).
Fashion Show Knitting or Crocheting Level 2 or 3, Division 410 Class
- *C410-050 – Modeled Knitted or Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3) – Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss or advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. Crocheted garment using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, cluster or mesh stitches or advanced crochet stitches such as afghan, broomstock, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. Garment can be a sweater, cardigan, dress, coat, a top and bottom, or a two-piece ensemble.
Shopping in Style Fashion Show
Superintendents: Amy Johnson, Alisha Lautenschlager, Megan Hatt
Jr. Superintendents: Peyton Allan, Julianne Lautenschlager, Kendall Rennau
# of entries: One per class
Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25
General Information: The 4-H Fashion Show is an opportunity for youth to showcase their clothing construction and consumer management skills. Shopping In Style exhibitors are judged on garment fit, the overall look of the outfit, and poise, as well as record keeping skills in the written report.
- Shopping in Style for 4-H ages 8-18.
- All pieces of the garment modeled must be purchased.
- All Shopping in Style modeling entries will require a completed Information Card found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/hall/hall-county-4-h/hall-county-fair/, or copies may be picked up at the Extension office.
- Information cards are due on June 24 with clothing entries. Entries without the information card will be dropped a ribbon placing.
- Optional: Participants are encouraged to complete a corresponding entry under Consumer Management.
- 4-H member may enter a notebook for their $15 challenge outfit (see Consumer Management).
$15 Challenge Information:
- Open to any 4-H member.
- Outfit must be selected and purchased from garage sale, thrift store, consignment store or resale shop (such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, store bargain at the mall, etc.)
- Cost of outfit must be $15 or less, not including shoes, accessories or undergarments.
- Consider why outfit is needed and how it fills a void in your wardrobe.
- Take into account the fit, quality and care of the garment(s).
- Model the outfit on clothing judging day and at the public Fashion Show that evening.
Fashion Show Shopping In Style, Division 425 Classes
Limit one per class
- *C425-060 – Modeled Shopping In Style Purchased Outfit - The curriculum is developed and designed for youth ages 8 and older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. Participants must model a complete wearable outfit. All pieces of the garment must be purchased. Purchase of accessories is optional.
- *C425-027 - Model $15 Challenge Outfit - The curriculum is developed and designed for youth ages 8 and older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing clothing. Participants must model a complete wearable outfit. All pieces of the garment must be purchased. Purchase of accessories is optional.
An asterisk* in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible.