Clover Kids are youth turning 6, 7 or 8 during the calendar year. REMINDER: Clover Kids are allowed to enter a total of 6 unique static entries and two animal classes. Clover Kids will be able to interview judge 3 static exhibits if they choose. ALL Clover Kid exhibits will be entered at one location and be displayed together with the exception of the animal classes. Follow the 4-H Entry Schedule for animal check-in and show times. The 4-H Clover Kid Classes will be non-competitive. Participation ribbons will be given for all Clover Kid exhibits and activities, no premium awarded. All Clover Kid projects are County Fair Only.
A Space For Me
Instructions for the following exhibits are found in the manual and available at the Extension Office.
Class No.
X 999 1 SHOE BOX W/PHOTO LABEL
X 999 2 POTATOE CHIP CAN PENCIL HOLDER
X 999 3 RECYCLING BOX
X 999 4 PAINT A CONTAINER
X 999 5 PIZZA COLOR WHEEL
X 999 6 LEGO- Make an item for your home using Lego’s (Can be free build or kit.)
X 999 7 DECORATE A PICTURE FRAME
X 999 8 TREASURE BOARD
Making Food For Me
Instructions for the following exhibits are found in the manual and available at the Extension Office.
Class No.
X 999 9 MAKING FOOD FOR ME PLACEMAT - Colored and decorated. Lamination or protection with clear contact paper advised.
X 999 10 HEALTHY SNACK - Four cookies, bars, muffins, etc., on a paper plate, or at least 1 cup of mix. (examples might include: snack mix made from cereal base, no-bake or simple cookie or granola bar). No perishable items, snacks must not be required to be refrigerated. Exhibit in a sealable plastic bag.
X 999 11 DAIRY TASTING PARTY - Draw a picture (8 ½ in x 11in) or have someone take a photo of you, your friends, or family enjoying dairy products. The end project may be mounted on a larger piece of construction paper or laminated.
X 999 12 DECORATE A CUPCAKE OR COOKIE – Bring 4 decorated cookies/cupcakes on a plate.
X 999 13 PROTIEN COLLAGE- Neatly cut and paste pictures of protein sources and foods displayed in a collage (8 ½ in x 11in). The end project may be mounted on a larger piece of construction paper or laminated.
X 999 14 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES COLLAGE – Neatly cut and paste pictures of fruits and vegetables displayed in a collage (8 ½ in x 11in). The end project may be mounted on a larger piece of construction paper or laminated.
Exploring Horticulture
See Horticulture Department for specifications on exhibiting the following classes.
Class No.
X 999 15 VEGETABLES - Clover Kid may enter up to three plates of vegetables. Exhibit the number of each vegetable as specified in the Vegetable Gardening Division.
X 999 16 FLOWERS - Clover Kid may enter up to three vases of flowers or one houseplant. See specifications on cut flower exhibits in Floriculture Division and houseplant exhibit in Houseplant Division.
Instructions for the following exhibits are found in the manual and available at the Extension Office.
X 999 17 CUP GARDEN - Enter one cup garden from following instructions in lesson. Label the cup garden with Clover Kid name and the kind of seed planted. Instructions for the following exhibits are found in the manual and available at the Extension Office.
X 999 18 VEGGIE ART PRINT - Use cut veggies dipped in paint to create an 8 1/2”x11” print. Follow instructions in lesson. The end project may be mounted on a larger piece of construction paper or laminated. Instructions for the following exhibits are found in the manual and available at the Extension Office.
Be a Smart Consumer
Instructions for the following exhibits are found in the manual and available at the Extension Office.
Class No.
X 999 19 NEEDS VS WANTS COLLAGE - Follow instructions on needs vs wants lesson. The end project may be mounted on a larger piece of construction paper or laminated.
X 999 20 PIGGY BANK - Follow instructions on saving for a rainy-day lesson. Piggy Bank can be made from any recycled materials and decorated.
Stitch It Up: An Introduction to 4-H Clothing
Instructions for the following exhibits are found in the manual and available at the Extension Office.
Class No.
X 999 21 YO-YO PIN
X 999 22 STITCHING A STRAIGHT LINE
X 999 23 GETTING TO KNOW A SEWING MACHINE
X 999 24 DECORATED T-SHIRT
X 410 99 MODELING OF DECORATED T-SHIRT (see Modeling/Fashion Show Department) May participate in modeling with a decorated T- shirt, narration forms must be submitted with project at Clover Kid check-in.
Other Clover Kid Projects
X 999 25 PUPPET - Create a puppet using some of the following techniques, while the options are endless! Stick puppet, sock puppet, oven mitt puppet, etc.
X 999 26 CLUB PROJECT - May enter a project created during a 4-H club meeting the member attended.
X 999 27 CLUB PROJECT - May enter a project created during a 4-H club meeting the members attended.
X 999 28 WORKSHOP PROJECT - May enter a project created during a 4-H workshop the Clover Kid attended.
X 999 29 WORKSHOP PROJECT - May enter a project created during a 4-H workshop the Clover Kid attended.
X 999 30 COLLAGE/ PICTURE – Make a collage or draw a picture with the 2026 4-H Theme “Stars, Stripes and County Fair Nights”
X 999 31 COLLAGE/ PICTURE – Make a collage or draw a picture with the 2026 4-H Challenge Theme “4-H is a Rainbow of Possibilities”
X 999 32 PHOTOGRAPGHY - Photos must be 8 inches x 10 inches printed, mounted in an 11 inches x 14 inches (outside size) matting with a sandwich mat board backing. Incorrect sizes will not be accepted. No foam board should be used for matting or backing. Mat openings may be rectangular or oval. Photos may be horizontal or vertical. No frames are allowed.
Animal Caretaker – Small Animal
For this project area, 4-H’ers must follow all criteria listed in these areas including vaccine reports, etc. See individual animal entry schedule in front of fair book for show times. A Clover Kid may use a siblings animal. Clovers Kids can check-in day of show and not required to stall animals for duration of fair.
Class No.
X 999 33 POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
X 999 34 COMPANION/SMALL ANIMAL SHOWMANSHIP
X 999 35 RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
X 999 36 DOG SHOWMANSHIP
Animal Caretaker – Livestock Animal
Age, size, and temperament of animal projects must be appropriate for the exhibitor’s age and size. Animals should be no more than 6 months of age and no more than 350 pounds at the time of show. Clover Kids are allowed only one entry in each bucket calf, dairy calf, lamb, goat, and swine specie. Animals exhibited have the option to be brought the day of the show and taken home after the show is over OR stay for the duration of the fair. In this case, a stall reservation form required by the June 15 deadline. A Clover Kid may use a sibling’s animal as long as it follows all age/size guidelines for a Clover Kid livestock animal. Clover Kids must still complete their own Clover Kid Livestock Animal Record Book. DNA will NOT be pulled on Clover Kid Livestock Animals as they are not eligible for Champions and Platte County Livestock Sale, so therefore all Clover Kid Livestock will go home.
What is the difference between Clover Kid livestock animal projects and the PeeWee show?
- Clover Kids must be enrolled as a 4-H member, exhibit their own or a sibling’s properly identified animals, and complete a Clover Kid Livestock Animal record book.
- Participants in the PeeWee show are NOT enrolled in 4-H and may borrow livestock to participate. The PeeWee show is hosted by the Platte County Agricultural Society.
X 999 37 BUCKET CALF - The calf may be any percent of dairy or beef and must be born between January 15 and May 30 of the current year. The calf MUST be tagged with an official 4-H ear tag and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15. The calf is not eligible to participate in the Rate-of-Gain Contest. The calf cannot weigh more than 350 pounds at the time of showing. Exhibitors are required to complete a Clover Kid Livestock Animal Record Book.
X 999 38 Optional Bucket Calf Obstacle Course - Clover Kids can participate in a modified bucket calf obstacle course.
X 999 39 DAIRY CALF - The calf may be any percent of dairy and must be born between January 15 to May 30 of the current year. The calf MUST be tagged with an official 4-H ear tag and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15. The calf cannot weigh more than 350 pounds at the time of showing. Exhibitors are required to complete a Clover Kid Livestock Animal Record Book.
X 999 40 LAMB - The lamb should be born anytime from January 15 to May 30 of the current year. The lamb MUST be tagged with a scrapie tag and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15. Exhibitors are required to complete a Clover Kid Livestock Animal Record Book.
X 999 41 Optional Lamb Obstacle Course - Clover Kids can participate in a modified lamb obstacle course.
X 999 42 GOAT - The goat should be born anytime from January 15 to May 30 of the current year. The goat MUST be tagged with a scrapie tag and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15. Exhibitors are required to complete a Clover Kid Livestock Animal Record Book.
X 999 43 Optional Goat Obstacle Course - Clover Kids can participate in a modified goat obstacle course.
X 999 44 SWINE - The pig should be born anytime from January 15 to May 30 of the current year. The pig MUST be tagged with an official 4-H ear tag and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15. The pig cannot weigh more than 350 pounds at the time of showing. Exhibitors are required to complete a Clover Kid Livestock Animal Record Book.