Clover Kids

GENERAL RULES

Southern Plains Extension Unit County Fairs

ALL DEADLINES WILL BE ENFORCED.

      The shows and events of the Nuckolls & Thayer County Fairs will be under the direction of the designated Extension staff and superintendents. The Extension staff and superintendents will make all on-the-spot decisions necessary for the operation of the shows. In case of a complaint or a disagreement with the show, the exhibitor should discuss it with the Extension staff and the superintendent within one hour after the show.  If an agreement cannot be reached, then the exhibitor and/or the Extension staff and superintendent should request a grievance committee meeting. Grievance must be submitted in writing. The grievance committee will consist of two 4‑H Council members, two Fairboard members and one neutral superintendent. The decision reached by this committee is final. 

Rules: 

1. Eligibility Requirements- Competition in the county 4‑H Fair is open to youth who are enrolled in Nuckolls or Thayer County 4‑H projects in which he/she is exhibiting. The youth must be 8 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year and under the age of 19 years of age on January 1 of the current calendar year. CloverKid members are 5-7 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year.

2.  Pre-Entry- Pre-entries are required for ALL fair exhibits.

PRE-ENTRY DEADLINES:

Nuckolls – Paper Entries Only – July 11^th - 4:00 PM

Thayer – Online Entries Only- July 17^{th –} Midnight 

        Absolutely NO late entries accepted!

*Subject to the 4‑H Council policy committee.

3. Number of Entries Allowed.

    Nuckolls County ONLY- Unlimited entries per class numbermay be made per exhibitor with the exception of a limit of two entries per class in Horticulture. 

    Thayer County ONLY- Limit of two entries per class.

    See General Animal Rules for livestock entries.

4. Entry Tags- Exhibits other than livestock contest must have entry tags attached to the exhibit at the time of entry. Tags are printed through your local Extension office.

5. Exhibits Released-See fair schedule. All fair exhibits are expected to be at the fair during scheduled times. Premium and support/booster payments will be forfeited for early removal of show animals with the exception of animals released for the animal’s welfare by written approval from a veterinarian or for legitimate reason with written approval from the species’ superintendent and a representative of the 4‑H council livestock committee. In case of emergencies, contact the office staff. The Extension staff is not responsible for items left at the fairgrounds after scheduled times.

6. Exhibit Space- Space will be assigned by the department superintendent(s). All possible care will be used to prevent loss or injury to articles or animals exhibited, but fair management will in no way be responsible should loss or injury occur. 

7. Disclaimer of Responsibility- All persons participating in the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fairs, either as exhibitors or as spectators, agree to make no claim against said Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair Association/Board, its officers, employees, volunteers, or any other exhibitors for any loss or damage to persons or property in connection with the activities of the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair and said participants agree to hold said Association and persons harmless from any such claims. Individuals will be held personally responsible for his or her actions and the Fair Association will not be accountable or responsible for any injury. Exhibitors are responsible for the health of their animals.

8. Ribbons & Premiums Awarded- All exhibits will be divided into groups according to merit. 

Purple…………… Excellent             Blue……………………...…Good

Red……………….Fair                     White………Needs Improvement          Rainbow……..Non-Competition

Equal exhibits will be given ribbons of the same color in each class. Only worthy exhibits will be awarded ribbons and/or premium money. Trophies/banners/medals will only be awarded to purple & blue-ribbon exhibits. NO red or white ribbon entries will earn trophies. Unused trophies will be recycled.  In case there are insufficient funds to pay premiums in full, they will be prorated and paid accordingly. 

9. State Fair Eligibility-An exhibitor must be a 4‑H member enrolled in the county which she/he represents and must be 8 years old by January 1, with the exception of program specific age requirements for Shooting Sports and First Lego League. 

10. State Fair Exhibits- The Extension staff deliver many exhibits to the State Fair as a courtesy to exhibitors. However, exhibitors may be asked to arrange transportation of some articles that are large or heavy.

11.  State Fair Rules will apply when County Fair Rules are not adequate.  In case the general rules conflict with department rules, the department rules govern.                      

12. Interview Judging- Clothing Judging- See interview information involving Clothing and Fashion included with the Clothing & Fashion show rules. Static Exhibit-Interview judging is encouraged but not required for all other static exhibits. 4‑Hers can interview once per project for a total of 5 interviews. Sign up for interview judging will occur at exhibit check in, in each of the project areas. Interviews will be scheduled according to the project and class. If the 4‑Her can’t make a certain time, we will try to work with them, but we cannot guarantee that they will get to interview with all the projects they want.   

13. Exhibits entered by 4‑H members with special needs will be marked for the judge’s information only. Families will provide this information.

14. Identification- In addition to entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name, item’s department, division, and class should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.

15. Scoresheets- Scoresheets used for classes in divisions are listed by the corresponding division or class. PLEASE NOTE: County Fair scoresheets are denoted with CF numbers whereas State Fair scoresheets are denoted with SF numbers. Many county classes will use state fair scoresheets. For example: Heritage scoresheets begin with letters SF therefore will be found on the scoresheet website listed above. If any entire division uses the same scoresheet, the scoresheet number will be listed under the division title.

16.* Classes- All classes with a star (*) after the class number are not eligible for state fair competition.

4-H CLOVER KID PROJECTS

Unlimited entries per class number may be made per exhibitor.

Scoresheet CF027 Clover Kid Projects

NO CLASSES ELIGIBLE FOR STATE FAIR

Premium Code: CLOVERKIDS

The Clover Kids 4-H Program is a non-competitive program designed for youth ages 5 to 7 years (January 1 of the current year.) All Clover Kids activities will be non-competitive with Clover Kids receiving Rainbow Ribbons for participation at the Pre-Fair and County Fair activities. The Purpose of the Clover Kids program is to promote positive development of youth to become competent, caring, contributing citizens. Learning experience is the primary reason for involvement in the program.

Clover Kids Animal Projects Rules: 4-H Clover Kid projects involving live animals must adhere to the following:

1. The exhibitors showing will be in a non-competitive setting for participation only. Age, size and temperament of animal projects must be appropriate for the exhibitor’s age and size. Adults are reminded to consider safety at all times when asking a child of this developmental level to handle animals. According to the State 4-H Policy, the suggested maximum age for large animals is 6 months and a weight limit of 350 pounds. Clover Kids CAN NOT participate in Horse, Market Beef or Breeding Heifer Projects.
2. When showing there must be one adult for two Clover Kids.
3. Clover Kids need to be able to answer questions based on the raising and care of their animal.

Clover Kids and Static Projects Rules: 

1. The Clover Kid’s name, age, full address, and club name must be on the back of the poster or securely attached to each exhibit when entered at the County Fair. 
2. Clover Kids may participate in a “Show & Tell” during interview judging at the county fair. During the “Show & Tell,” youth will be asked to describe their exhibits. 
3. My Choice exhibits can use any media to create the exhibit and should relate to the project area exhibited. The item should be at the skill level similar to other exhibits. 
4. Photography Display exhibits will consist of up to three 4” x 6” photos displayed on a 11” x 14” black or white poster board.  Photos must be taken by the Clover Kid. 
5. Clover Kids may enroll in no more than 6 project areas.  CloverKids may also enter in the following contests: Ice Cream, Music, Culinary Challenge, Public Speaking, and some animal showmanships & judging contests.

Dept I Division 100

Classes

Making Food for Me

1*   Placemat - Colored and decorated. Lamination or protection with clear contact paper advised. 

2*   Food Cards - Neatly cut and color Food Cards, display in self –sealing bag or another secure container.

3*   Grain Collage - Neatly cut and paste pictures of grains, display in a collage.

4*   Dairy Tasting Party– Complete Dairy Tasting Party form from project book (pg17). May be copied or cut from manual.

5*   Protein Collage– Neatly cut and paste pictures of protein sources and foods, display in a collage.

6*   Healthy Snack– Four cookies, bars, muffins, etc., on a paper plate or at least 1 cup of mix. (Examples: snack mix made from a cereal base, no bake or simple cookie or granola bar).

7*   Photography Display- Showing people cooking and/or eating.

9*   My Choice

Exploring Farm Animals

10* My Farm Animals Poster- Clover Kids may choose to draw a picture of one or more farm animals they have learned about through this project on a 8 1/2” x 11” poster.

12* Product Scavenger Hunt Poster- The Clover Kid should include at least three animal products or by-products they have learned about. The post should show the food products, what animal it comes from and the approximate cost. The poster may be done using magazine pictures or personal drawings.

13* Animal Care Kit

14* Photography Display- Photos of favorite animal(s)

15* My Choice

Family Celebrations Around The World

30* Mexican Piñata- (no candy)

31* Map of a Country- Create a poster. Draw, color, and/or include additional information of their choice with the picture.  The poster needs to be labeled with the name of the country, capital, and one major city.

32* Recipe Card- Include a 4” X 6” card with a recipe from any country discussed in the manual.

33* Japanese Special Kite- Should be no larger than 8.5” X 11”

34* Photography Display- Photos of family member(s) or celebrations.

39* My Choice

Just Outside the Door

40* Insect Mobile/Home

41* Bird Feeder

42*  Plant from Seed with a Journal of How it Grew

43* Picture of a Weather Condition and Best Clothing to Wear- Draw, color and include additional information of their choice with the picture.

44* Insect in a Jar- (with tight fitting lid)- Label the jar with your name, your age, and the type of insect.

45* Feather Poster- Include a feather with a drawing or photo of the bird that it came from.

46* Clay Insect- Insect must have been pre-baked to preserve appearance.

47*Photography Display- Photos of objects “Outside Your Door”

49* My Choice

Theater Arts I

50* Homemade Puppet

51* Story- Make up a story to go with your puppet or toy to act out.

52* Sign Language Symbols- On a poster, draw one of the                                                 American Sign Language symbols and tell what it means.

53* Photography Display- Photos of different expressions.

59* My Choice

Bicycle Adventures

80* Bicycle Poster- Drawing of yourself or friend riding a bike

81* Road Sign Coloring Poster- A coloring poster available on the following link: http://getcoloringpages.com/traffic-sign-coloring-pages

82* Hand Signals- A poster showing the correct road hand signals used by bikers.

83* Adventure Map- Draw a map showing where you went on a bicycle adventure.

84* Photography Display- Creative pictures of your bike

89* My Choice

A Space For Me

90* Decorative Storage Box or Container

91* Home item made from recycled items

92* Collage about recycling or ways to organize your room

93* Banner

94* Color Poster

95* Seed Mosaic

96* Photography Displays of different textures, designs or color combinations

99*   My Choice

Needle & Thread

100* What to Wear- A poster entitled “What Should I Wear”.  Clover Kids create a picture or a chart of their own showing what they would wear to certain events (for example: wedding, rodeo, school, etc.)

101* Your Suitcase- A poster entitled “Your Suitcase”. Clover Kids create a drawing, take photos, or cut magazine pictures to show what things they would need to put in their suitcase to be able to stay away from home for 2 days.

102* Knots- On a 4” X 6” card, mount a basic know that you have tied. The knot should be a single-roll knot like the one found on this video:  http://go.unl.edu/knot 

103* Basting Sample- On a 4” X 6” card, mount a sample of your hand or machine basting. The card should be labeled with the type of stitch you have mounted on it. 

104* Whip Stitch Sample- On a 4” X 6” card, mount a sample of your whip stitching. The card should be labeled with the type of stitch you have mounted on it 

105* Needle Book- Made from the pattern found on the Southern Plains website using felt:  http://go.unl.edu/needlebook

109* My Choice

Floriculture & Horticulture

110* 5 Stems of Flowers: A jar or vase with 5 stems of floriculture that was watered and cared for by the exhibitor.

111* Potted Plant: A plant that has been cared for by the exhibitor. May be blooming or non-blooming variety.

112* Photo of Flower:  A photo, with or without the exhibitor, that displays flowers, or a bush cared for by the exhibitor.

113* Vegetable:  A vegetable grown and cared for by the exhibitor from the family garden.

114* Photo of Vegetable:  A photo, with or without the exhibitor, that displays garden plants cared for by the exhibitor.

115* Fruit:  3 pieces of fruit harvested by the exhibitor. 

116* My Choice

Animal Showmanship

      CloverKids cannot stall an animal at the county fair but may borrow one from a 4-Her on the show day. The weight requirement of animal being under 350 pounds will be strongly enforced.

G200100*   Beef (Calf) Showmanship 

G241100*   Goat Showmanship

G234100*   Hog Showmanship

G270100*          Poultry Showmanship

G280100*          Rabbit Showmanship

G227100*   Sheep Showmanship

G700100*   Dog Showmanship

  G100100*   Companion Animal

 I100011*    Stuffed Animal Showmanship- Clover Kids can bring their stuffed animal pet to the 4-H Companion Animal Show and compete in the showmanship contest.

Contests- See the calendar in front of fairbook for contest dates/times.

F500200*   Ice Cream Contest

F500230*   Poultry Judging Contest

B155100*   Music Contest

B156100*   Speech Contest

C450100*   Fashion Show

F500012           Livestock Judging

F500250*   Favorite Food Revue