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July 23-27, 2021 Wabaunsee County Fairgrounds, Alma
Fairground Improvement Projects Update
Thank you for the amazing community support!
New Arena & Livestock Buildings Renovation
KanEquip Arena - All new insulated arena/event center (2021)
Brands of the Flint Hills - Announcer stand & photo backdrop highlighting Wabaunsee County’s
rich history of past & present ranches, businesses and individuals (2020-22)
Beef Pavilion - All new exhibition and tie-out areas (2021)
Renovation of hog, sheep/goat barns (2021-22)
Improved exhibition & judging spaces for all projects (2021-22)
Native stone landscaping (2021-22)
North & South Buildings
Completed renovation of North building: HVAC, insulation, painting, new tin inside, lighting, roll-up
door (east), walk-through doors (east & west), bathrooms (2019-2021)
Renovation of North building lean-to: concrete floor, roll-up door, insulation, new roof, gutters,
storage space (2021)
Concrete approaches to both North & South buildings, improved access (2021)
Concrete pad added to South Building Patio & its ceiling structure enclosed (2020)
Native stone landscaping (2021-22)
Flint Hills Shooters will be able to practice year–round in the North Building, and use the KanEquip
Arena to host large competitions.
Tax-deductible donations may be sent to:
Kansas Rural Communities Foundation
PO Box 25
Wamego, KS 66547
www.thekrcf.org
Designation: “Wabaunsee County Fair Association Improvement Fund”
Donations of any size are appreciated!
Please consider becoming a sustaining Clover Brand sponsor, or contact a
Fair Association Board member for other special donation opportunities still available.
Adam Lukert: 785-256-3021
Mary Reed Spencer: 785-449-2519
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Table of Contents
Superintendents are listed directly below project area.
2020 Fair Queen .............................................................. 37 Plant Science ............................................................. 20-22
4-H Department Rules .................................................... 4-6 Field Crops, Forestry, Horticulture
Animal Rules & Regulations .......................................... 4-6 Theresa Foster, Baylie T, Dalton D, Hannah R
Award Sponsors ......................................................... 33-36 Poultry ........................................................................ 22-23
BBQ Contest.................................................................... 37 Tara Durkin, Jenny Howe, Parker D, Corwin W
Adam Lukert, Danny Davis, Tuff Stephenson Project Sale ........................................................................ 7
Beef & Bucket Calves ....................................................... 8 Rabbits ........................................................................ 23-24
Danny Davis, Spencer Jones, Clint Michaelis Tony Conrad, Jenny Howe, Kaelyn C, Hemi D, Corwin W
Calendar of Events .......................................................... 40 Round Robin.................................................................... 24
Clothing .......................................................................... 8-9 Dave Breiner, Jalyn D
Sharon Bush, Memory Maginley Rules & Regulations ....................................................... 4-6
Clover Brand Sponsors .................................................... 38 Sheep .......................................................................... 24-25
Cloverbuds......................................................................... 9 Kassidi Huff, Dean Imthurn, Justin Miller, Kaylee L
Club Competitions ........................................................ 9-10 Shepherd’s Lead ......................................................... 24-25
Banners/Booths/Floats/Hay Bales Karen Thowe, Lynn Deever
Mary Reed Spencer Shooting Sports ............................................................... 25
Club Officer Books............................................................ 9 Jon Bolinder, James Eberwein, Phillip Theel
Club Assignments............................................................ 39 STEM ......................................................................... 25-29
Dog Show ................................................................... 10-11 Shawn Gideon, Scott Harding, Jon Sielaff, Karsten B
Jenny Howe, Anna Lukert, Kaylee L State Fair Entries ............................................................... 6
Energy Management ........................................................ 11 Swine ............................................................................... 30
Tara Harding Clint Michaelis, Kelsey Stamm, Rendy Stauffer, Kaylee L,
Entomology ................................................................ 11-12 Corbett H, Kyler S
Tara Harding Table Setting.................................................................... 30
Fashion Revue ................................................................. 12 Mary Reed Spencer
Amanda Davis, Dallas Holz Turtle Race ........................................................................ 7
Fiber Arts .................................................................... 12-13 Spencer Jones, Tuff Stephenson, Kaylee L
Sharon Bush, Memory Maginley Visual Arts .................................................................. 30-31
Nancy Sommer, Mary Reed Spencer, Janet Wertzberger,
Foods & Nutrition....................................................... 13-15
Nina Imthurn, Carol Feyh, Dee Eberwein, Pam Stuewe, Karlee Caylie V
Feyh, Raegan Feyh, Hannah R Wildlife ............................................................................ 31
Fair Ground Improvement Projects ................................... 2 Tara Harding
Geology ...................................................................... 15-16 Wood Science .................................................................. 31
Tara Harding Darrin Rowley, Jon Sielaff
Goats (Dairy, Meat) ..................................................... 16-17
Linda Willey, Boyd Davis, Dean Imthurn, Kassidi Huff Advertiser’s Index
Herdsmanship .................................................................. 17
Jason Evans, Spencer Jones Copeland Insurance Agency ......................................... 11
Home Environment ......................................................... 17 Ed & Marta Howe ......................................................... 10
Horses ......................................................................... 17-18 Farm Bureau Financial Services ..................................... 9
Dean Imthurn, Anna Lukert, Anna Stauffer, Kaylee L Harveyville Seed Co, Inc. ............................................. 22
King & Queen ................................................................. 18 Heritage Tractor ............................................................ 16
Mary Reed Spencer KanEquip ...................................................................... 18
Livestock Buyers (2020) ................................................. 32 Mel’s Tire...................................................................... 13
Livestock Sale ................................................................... 5 NAPA: Erichsen Agri-Motive....................................... 25
Miscellaneous .................................................................. 19 Paxico Insurance Agency .............................................. 20
Citizenship, Communication, Health & Wellness, Leader- PrairieLand Partners. ..................................................... 21
ship, Performing Arts, Reading, Other Project Exhibits, Rossville Truck & Tractor, Inc. .................................... 15
Self Determined Schaefer Equipment Company...................................... 17
Tara Harding, Cyrus H Wertzberger Ranch Equipment, LLC ........................... 14
Parade .............................................................................. 31 Wildcat Feeds, LLC ........................................................ 8
Amy Terrapin, Jim MacGregor
Pedal Pull ......................................................................... 36
Pets .................................................................................. 19 For additional Wabaunsee County Fair details, visit:
Sherri Jacobson, Justin Miller
Photography................................................................ 19-20
Bobbi Bruner, Dee Eberwein, Debbie MacGregor, Corbett H,
Kaylee L
wabaunsee.ksu.edu
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Wabaunsee County Fair Association
EXECUTIVE BOARD Treasurer MEMBERS Clint Michaelis, Maple Hill
President Brenda Meseke, Alma Chad Breiner, Alma Arturo Pacheco, Alma
Mary Reed Spencer, Alma Exec. Board Member Danny Davis, Maple Hill Travis Poovey, Paxico
Vice-President Dean Imthurn, Maple Hill Jason Evans, Alma Kelsey Stamm, Alma
Jenny Howe, Eskridge Exec. Board Member Brandon Greenwood Tuff Stephenson, Eskridge
Secretary Kelly Huff, Alma Spencer Jones, McFarland
Linda Willey, Harveyville Exec. Board Member Adam Lukert, Paxico
Mike Mikos, Eskridge
General Rules & Regulations
NOTICE: Only bona fide Wabaunsee County 4-H members 5. Open Class will be awarded on a basis of purple, blue,
may show in the 4-H division. Open Class division is open to red and white ribbon groups. Premium money will be
anyone, including out of county exhibitors. awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Entry System: We have transitioned to the FairEntry 6. If, in the opinion of the judge, the entry(s) for an
online fair management system! Entries can be completed award are not up to standards worthy of first prize, the
by going to: http://wabcofair.fairentry.com/. prize awards will be made as the judge may consider
4-H Entries: Online entr ies ar e r equir ed for all 4-H
proper.
exhibitors and projects, 7. All buildings will be open Friday of the fair at noon.
All exhibits are to be in place during scheduled check-
Open Class Entries: Online entr ies ar e r equested,
in times.
but not required. Entry sheets (OC Only) are available
8. All exhibitors will be expected to help clean up the
at the Extension Office.
barns and fairgrounds Tuesday evening.
9. No project may check-out early unless directed by
1. The Wabaunsee County Fair Board reserves the right
Extension Agent, Fair Board, and/or Fair Veterinarian.
to interpret all Open Class and general County Fair
10. Superintendents will use diligence to ensure the safety
rules and regulations. They will arbitrarily settle and
of livestock or articles after their arrival and place-
determine all matters, questions and differences in
ment, but will in no case be responsible for any loss or
regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected
damage that may occur.
with or incident to the County Fair. Wabaunsee Coun-
11. Night watchmen will be provided Friday through
ty Extension reserves the right to interpret 4-H rules
Tuesday nights of the Fair.
and regulations. They will arbitrarily settle and deter-
12. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the fair-
mine all 4-H matters, questions and differences in re-
grounds during the fair.
gard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected
13. No dogs other than genuine service dogs allowed on
with or incident to the County Fair.
fairgrounds during the County Fair.
2. An entry may only be exhibited in one division: 4-H
14. Campers or RVs may not arrive before 6:00 a.m. on
or Open Class.
Saturday of the Fair.
3. Age categories are based on January 1 of current year.
4. Age divisions will be: Junior (7-9), Intermediate (10-
13) and Senior (14-18), unless otherwise specified.
Animal Rules & Regulations
GENERAL for moving animals from pens to the scales.
1. ALL 4-H animal entries MUST be submitted via 5. If you wish to protest the official scale weight, the
FairEntry no later than the first Friday in July. 4-Her or family must be present when weighed; the
2. Open Class animals are requested to submit a pre- animal will walk off the scale, scale will be zeroed,
entry, but are not required. Please let the Extension and the animal will immediately re-weigh.
Office know how many head you are bringing, so 6. There will be no sleeping in the exhibit buildings. Ad-
stalls can be assigned . equate nighttime supervision will be provided. Camp-
3. ALL livestock must check-in Saturday morning as ing will be allowed east of Mill Creek Cowboys Arena
scheduled. This includes market & breeding animals. 7. All cattle, goats, sheep, swine not sold can be released
4. Livestock must be checked in and weighed by the Tuesday 6:00 a.m. - noon. Rabbits and poultry will be
4-Her or family; superintendents are not responsible released Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.
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Animal Rules & Regulations (continued)
8. No project may check-out early unless directed by class, he or she may have another Wabaunsee County
Extension Agent, Super and/or Fair Veterinarian. 4-H member assist with one exhibit.
9. Insurance for animals will not be provided. A waiver 5. Showmanship exhibitors must have shown that animal
will be completed with pre-entries. in a market or breeding class.
6. Showmanship classes will be divided into Junior (7-
ANIMAL HEALTH 9), Intermediate (10-13) and Senior (14-18). Large
1. All animals will be subject to veterinary inspection at classes within each division may be broken up for
specie weigh-in. judging purposes. A Champion and Reserve Champi-
2. Superintendents reserve the right to refuse admittance on will be selected from within each division: Jr, Int,
to any animals for health reasons. Sr. The Overall Showmanship Champion will be se-
3. All animals shall be free of clinical signs of infectious lected from the 3 division champions. The Reserve
and contagious disease. Champion from the Overall Showmanship Champi-
4. Animals with active lesions or ringworm, warts or on’s class will be brought into the ring with the re-
infected with mange will not be permitted to exhibit. maining two contestants to select Overall Showman-
5. Mistreatment and/or abuse of animals will not be tol- ship Reserve Champion. The Overall Showmanship
erated and will result in disqualification as determined Champion in Beef, Goats, Horses, Sheep, and Swine
by Superintendent and Agent. will represent the species in the Round Robin Show-
6. Animals that arrive prior to weigh-in, enter at their manship contest unless he/she has previously won, the
own risk. Overall Reserve Champion will be the alternate.
7. We will follow the recommended guidelines from 7. In all divisions, a rating system of awards will be
KDAH for the 2021 Fair. used. Livestock exhibits will be placed by judges into
Blue, Red, and White ribbon groups. Each ribbon
CARE AND SAFETY group will have their own premium level. Class cham-
pion must be Blue ribbon quality. Champion and Re-
1. Poultry and rabbit cages will be provided by the Fair
serve Champion ribbons may only be given to blue
Association. Turkey-sized fowl and larger will use
ribbon exhibits. Livestock going through Livestock
cages supplied by the exhibitor.
Sale will not receive a ribbon premium.
2. Pet exhibitors must provide own cage or carrier.
8. All livestock barns will be closed to the public during
3. All feed for livestock, poultry, & rabbit projects must
livestock shows to ensure safety of livestock, 4-H
be furnished by the owner. Bring feed your animal is
members, and the public.
accustomed to eating. Water is available onsite.
9. Superintendents may request the use of livestock for
4. Bring your own water & feed troughs for rabbits &
Round Robin. A 4-H family may choose to authorize
poultry; bedding will be provided. Straw is allowed
this use or not.
for bedding of livestock.
5. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their stalls, cag-
es, and alleyway clean at all times. LIVESTOCK SALE
6. Care for 4-H projects is the 4-H MEMBER’S respon- 1. Premium only (ribbon) auction. Carcasses will not be
sibility. 4-Her’s must handle animals to their capabili- sold through the auction, exhibitors are responsible for
ties. Parents are asked to limit assistance to that need- finding their own carcass buyers. Floor buyer availa-
ed for the member’s safety. ble for Sheep & Goats and Poultry & Rabbits only.
7. Exhibitors are responsible for extra care required dur- 2. Only animals exhibited in 4-H market classes at the
ing hot weather. Fair may be sold. Each 4-H member may sell two (2)
8. Superintendents will use diligence to ensure the safety animals through the auction ring, a maximum of one
of animals after their arrival and placement, but will in (1) per species.
no case be responsible for any loss or damage that 3. Declaration forms must be submitted to the Extension
may occur. office for all animals going through the auction ring
by Monday at 9:45pm. No form = no auction.
SHOWS 4. The following minimum weights are mandatory for
sale: Beef – 1000 lbs, Swine – 220 lbs, Lambs – 100
1. Classes for Open Class exhibits will be made to fit lbs, Meat Goats – 50 lbs, Poultry – 3 lbs, Rabbits – 3
those entries.
lbs.
2. Livestock may be groomed/handled ONLY by the 4-H
3. Animals sold through the auction ring cannot compete
member, with help from; immediate family member, at any show after the fair.
other 4-H members, superintendent, or project leader. 4. All animals selling through the livestock sale will be
3. Exhibitors should be properly attired when showing
charged a $15.00 flat fee per head.
livestock.
5. For base bids only, the following fees apply: $3.00 for
4. 4-Her’s should accompany their exhibits, and in the
Sheep & Goats and Poultry & Rabbits.
case of livestock, exhibitors must show their own en-
tries. In case the exhibitor has two entries in the same
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Open Class Rules & Regs
1. Top three entries will receive prize money in the amounts of: $2.00 - First Place, $1.50 - Second place, $1.00 - Third
Place. Stickers will be given to each exhibit. Ribbons are available upon request.
2. Judging times correspond with 4-H judging times, unless listed separately in Calendar of Events (refer to back cov-
er).
3. Each project lists the max. number of entries allowed per person. This is per division (Open Class, 4-H).
4-H General Rules & Regulations
1. 4-H member must be enrolled by May 1 of the current year to exhibit in the 4-H division. Exhibitors can enter only
those projects in which they are enrolled.
2. In all divisions, a rating system of awards will be used. For exhibits other than livestock, exhibits will be placed by
the judges into Purple, Blue, Red and White ribbon groups. Livestock exhibits will be placed by judges into Blue,
Red, and White ribbon groups. All exhibits of any one class placed in the Purple or Blue ribbon group will receive
the appropriate but equal premium money. Red and White ribbon groups each will have their own premium levels.
Class champion must be at least Blue ribbon quality. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons may only be given
to purple ribbon exhibits (except in the case of livestock classes – blue ribbon exhibits). The amounts of prize money
apportioned will vary with the classes. Livestock going through Livestock Sale, Shooting Sports competition exhib-
its, and Round Robin participants will not receive a ribbon premium.
3. All judging will be conducted by conference with individuals and judge except where scheduling conflicts exist. Ex-
hibitors will make all reasonable efforts to meet for conference at the assigned time. The judge’s decision is final.
4. LIABILITY: Exhibitor ’s notice - The Fair Association will not be liable for loss or damage or personal injury aris-
ing from any accidents or other cause whatever. Watchmen will be on the grounds and the Fair Association will
safeguard property to the best of the Management’s ability.
5. Entries must be in place during scheduled check-in times.
6. All Exhibitors will be expected to help clean-up Tuesday night, July 27, and Wednesday, July 28, at 7:30 a.m.
7. 4-Her’s should accompany their exhibits, and in the case of livestock, exhibitors must show their own entries. In
case the exhibitor has two entries in the same class, he or she may have another Wabaunsee County 4-H member
assist with one exhibit.
8. All exhibits must be the handiwork of the exhibitor.
9. All exhibits must be produced within the current year, unless otherwise specified.
10. All 4-H exhibits must be pre-entered online via FairEntry by the first Friday in July. King and Queen Application &
record books MUST be at the Extension Office no later than July 2.
11. There will be no sleeping in the exhibit buildings. Adequate nighttime supervision will be provided. Camping will
be allowed east of the Mill Creek Cowboys Arena.
State Fair Entries
1. Wabaunsee County 4-H exhibits will be designated by the official judges and Fair Management as to quality suitable
for exhibition at the Kansas State Fair (KSF).
2. If you get a purple you may be eligible to show at KSF (excludes livestock). Please check with the County Extension
Office to review KSF rules. You must be 9 as of January 1 of the current year, to show at KSF.
3. If project is eligible for KSF, be aware of all registration deadlines. All KSF exhibits (excluding nominated live-
stock) must be pre-entered with the Extension Office during or after County Fair. All pre-entries must be filled out
completely or pre-entry will be void.
July 30 – All non-livestock entries, dairy goats, poultry, and rabbit entries.
4. It is the responsibility of the 4-Her and parent to read guidelines for KSF before pre-entering a project.
5. These rules and deadlines will be strictly adhered to.
6. The County Extension Staff will transport 4-H projects (no animals) to/from KSF provided they will fit in the Coun-
ty Extension vehicle. They will do everything in their power to make sure they arrive in the best possible condition,
but they will not be held responsible for accidents.
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Project Sale
*ITEMS OTHER THAN ANIMALS* Remembering . . .
1. Only items that receive OVERALL Grand Champi-
on or Reserve Grand Champion for the entire pro-
ject may be sold in the ring. The Wabaunsee County Fair
2. Any 4-H member may sell a project exhibited at the
fair. Association would like to
3. 4-Her’s may only sell two items through the ring (1
livestock & 1 project, 2 livestock, 2 projects, etc.)
recognize those for whom
4. 4-H members must be present to sell their project. memorials have been placed at
5. No live animals may be sold in the project sale. Perish-
able food items such as food and garden produce must the fairgrounds or in whose
be replaced with fresh items for the sale. memory contributions have been
6. Two percent of the sale price of each project sold will
be retained to cover the cost of the buyer plaque and an made to the Fair Association:
ad thanking the project buyers.
7. The project sold in the Project Sale must have been
judged at the current year’s fair. Viola Gideon/Vera EHU
8. Members must notify the Extension Office Staff NO Nellie Kinzy
LATER than 4:30 p.m. on Monday that they wish to
sell an item and give a reasonable minimum bid. Howard C. Myers
9. When your article has been sold, your project article no Thomas W. Gehrt
longer belongs to you. Therefore, that article cannot Todd Brethour
compete at any show after the fair.
10. All sales are final and binding. Suzann Grensing
Phyllis M. (Shumate) Auld
Jason Swartz
Turtle Race Jim Kleve
Louella Romine & Marlene Ecklund
1. Check-in on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
2. Race starts at 4:00 p.m. Boyd Davis
3. All turtles must be box turtles. Darold Marlow
4. Top 3 turtles receive prize.
5. Winning turtle must cross the rope completely. Reta Bohn Family/Al Hoobler
6. Any disputes will be decided by superintendents. Edwin Stuewe
7. All participants receive small gift from Wabaunsee Garland Gideon
County Fair Board.
8. Participants must be 18 years of age and younger. Joan Farr
Glenn & Larry Henderson
Kenneth & Virginia Fischer
Wabaunsee County Garen Gideon
Cattlemen’s Assn. Virgil Hatfield
Cattlemen’s Burrito Meal Vivian Savage
Charles Imthurn
Bill Ecklund
Tom Maginley
Mary Pat Claussen
Maurice Meseke
Mary Hund
Maude Dagg
Marilyn Davis
Tuesday, July 27
Margery Blythe
5:00—8:00 p.m. Arnold Gideon
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Projects
Breeding Beef 0105 Prospect Market Beef
Beef & Bucket Calves 1. Entries will be shown according to 0106 Bucket Calves
Show Sunday, July 25; breed, classes will be broken by age
Bucket Calf: 5:30 p.m. if numbers warrant. Open Class
Beef Show to follow 2. This is a non-terminal show for 0200 Beef Showmanship
breeding beef, they are not eligible to 0201 Breeding Heifers
1. Exhibitor may exhibit no more than be sold through the premium auction. 0202 Cow-Calf Pairs
3 Market and 3 Breeding animals, 3. EFFECTIVE 2022 - Registration 0203 Market Heifers
per division. Certificates or transfer papers and 0204 Market Steers
2. Refer General & Animal Rules & tattoos are required for all purebred 0205 Prospect Market Beef
Regs on pages 4-6. breeding beef and are required at 0206 Bucket Calves
3. All beef must have been born on or check in. All papers and tattoos will
after January 1, 2020, unless other- be checked at check in. Papers need
wise noted. to be in the exhibitor’s name or ap-
4. Beef must have been tagged with an proved family nomination name and Clothing & Textiles
approved 4-H tag by the local tag- dated no later than May 1, 2021. 4-H Judging Saturday, July 17;
ging deadline: April 30th, 2021. Heifers may be co-owned and co- 8:00 a.m. Wabaunsee High School
5. This will be a “Blow and Go”, no fit registered by 4-Her’s of the same
show. No fit indicates using no adhe- family, however may not be co- Open Class Judging
sive, glue, paint, or powder products. owned with an adult. Non-papered Sunday, July 25; 3:00 p.m.
6. A Breed Champion will be selected breeding heifers will show in the
for each breed. A Grand Champion 1. Limit 4 entries per person, per divi-
Crossbred division.
and Reserve Grand Champion will sion.
be selected from breed champions 2. Refer to Rules & Regs on pages 4-6.
Cow-Calf Pairs
and reserves for Market Beef and 3. Judging will be completed in a class-
1. Cow or heifers dropped before
Breeding Heifers. Breed classes will room, similar to how 4-H Day judg-
08/31/2020. Cow-calf pairs will
be offered as follows: ing occurs. The door will open be-
show together, classes will not be
a. Angus tween each conference judging.
broken according to breed.
b. AOB 4. All work must be a product of this
c. Commercial - Breeding Only year’s 4-H work.
Bucket Calves
d. Hereford 5. Pre-cut kits are acceptable for all
1. Exhibitor may exhibit one bucket
e. Market Heifer clothing classes. All articles/
calf.
f. Cow-Calf Pair garments must be finished for use.
2. Bucket Calves will be broken into
g. Crossbred 6. Garments shall be carefully laun-
classes based on exhibitor age.
dered or cleaned before being exhib-
3. Bucket Calves must be owned and
Market Beef ited.
tagged with approved 4-H tag by the
1. Entries will be divided into uniform 7. Garments must be labeled:
local tagging deadline: May 21,
classes and shown according to a. Typewrite or print on 2 ½ x 3
2021.
breed and weight. Official weight inch label
4. Bucket Calves are to be cleaned, but
will be determined at fair check in. not clipped. Class
2. Beef failing to meet the minimum County
weight of 1000 pounds will be 4-H Class Name
shown in a prospect class. These 0100 Beef Showmanship b. Sew labels on inside of garment.
animals will not be allowed to com- 0101 Breeding Heifers (Back of neck, center back
pete for champion placing, and will 0102 Cow-Calf Pairs waistband, left end of apron
not be allowed to sell in the premium 0103 Market Heifers band.) Label every garment.
auction. 0104 Market Steers c. Garments will not be judged
unless properly labeled when
brought for judging.
For special handling:
Place on hanger with hook to-
ward right shoulder of garment.
Tie entry card with string to
safety pin attached to left side of
garment.
6. The exhibitor is encouraged to attach
an index card, no larger than 4” x 6”
215 NE Strait Ave 877-232-7373 Office with the entry form to give the judge
Topeka, KS 66616 www.wildcatfeeds.com any information which the exhibitor
thinks would be helpful for the judge
Livestock Nutrition Consultants
to know. Using a larger card will
Brandon Greenwood Cole Rutledge result in the exhibit being lowered
785-289-0028 cell 785-289-0038 cell one ribbon placing.
bgreenwood@wildcatfeeds.com crutledge@wildcatfeeds.com
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7. Educational exhibit classes – Share
with others what you learned in this
project. If a poster, it must not be
larger than 22” x 28”. It may be a
notebook or other display. If it is a
display, maximum size is 2’ x 3’.
NO card table displays are allowed.
Take care to select durable materials
that will withstand County Fair con-
ditions. Name and county must be
clearly marked on educational exhib-
its. See suggestions in the “Going
Further” section of the notebook
lesson plans ideas.
4-H Class
0300 Jr. Article, Garment, Outfit
0301 Int. Article, Garment, Outfit entries will receive a participation Class 0010 Banners – Banners are a two
0302 Sr. Article, Garment, Outfit ribbon. dimensional display, depicting one idea.
0303 Jr. Educational Exhibit Members may enter up to four (4) Dimensions are to be no less than 12 and
0304 Int. Educational Exhibit items. no more than 16 square feet, with no side
0305 Sr. Educational Exhibit less than 3 feet; letters should be at least
0306 Jr. Recycled Clothing Project 4-H Class two inches in height. Banners must be
0307 Int. Recycled Clothing Project 0050 Cloverbuds Exhibit hung on a dowel rod strong enough to
0308 Sr. Recycled Clothing Project support the banner. Banners mounted any
other way risk not being displayed due to
Open Class technical problems. Banners must be
0400 Apron or Housecoat Club Officer Books made of materials that permit the banner
0401 Child's garment 1. Submitted for display only with Mis- to be folded or rolled without damaging
0402 Casual Wear cellaneous exhibits. No fair plaques the display. Three-dimensional objects
0403 Best dress or pantsuit or premiums awarded. may not be attached to the front of the
0404 Article made by a person 70 years banner. Entry card is required for ban-
& over 4-H Class ners. Each club must have a 4-Her pre-
0405 Lingerie 0030 President Officer Book sent during conference judging. Banners
0406 Coat 0031 Vice-President Officer Book will remain hanging in the South Fair
0407 Miscellaneous - Any product 0032 Secretary Officer Book Barn until June 1st of the following year.
not fitting other classes 0033 Treasurer Officer Book Clubs are responsible for removing ban-
0408 Group Made Article (quilt, rug, 0034 Reporter Officer Book ners. 70% of the judging is on the mes-
tapestry, etc.) 0035 Historian Officer Book sage of the banner.
0409 Machine Quilt Bedspread 0036 Parliamentarian Officer Book
0410 Hand Quilt Spread or Coverlet 0037 Song Leader Officer Book Class 0011 Soil, Water and Wildlife
0411 Embroidered Quilt or Bedspread 0038 Recreation Leader Officer Book Conservation Banners - Wabaunsee
0412 Quilt Appliqué County Soil Conservation District will
0413 Quilt Patchwork provide: $10.00 for 1st place, $7.50 for
0414 Quilt made by a person 70 years & 2nd place and $5.00 for 3rd place for
over Club Competitions banners promoting conservation of Soil,
0415 Any Type Rug Banner, Booth, Float, Hay Bales Water or Wildlife Resources. Additional
0416 Any Type Tablecloth Judging Friday, July 23 Soil Conservation Banners will receive
0417 Machine Appliqué 5:00 p.m. Hay Bale, Booth, Banner $2.00.
Judging
Class 0012 Club Booths – Buildings will
Refer to Rules & Regs on pages 4-6. be open for set-up at 5:00 p.m, July 18.
4-H Cloverbuds Exhibits must be in place by 8:00 p.m.
4-H Cloverbuds is an educational, youth Clubs may select to do a booth, banner, and pictures will be taken and no items
development opportunity specifically for hay bale, and float. A champion will be may be added before judging. Each club
5-and-6-year-old youth. This is a non- selected in each class. Clubs will provide must have a 4-Her present during confer-
competitive Show and Tell type experi- their own insert for booths. Clubs must ence judging. Each club will be required
ence, Cloverbud participants will share pre-enter by the 1st Friday in July. to label its booth with the name of the
their project with an adult or older teen. club and daily maintain its booth in a
Entries will receive a participation rib- Every club will receive $10.00 for each clean and orderly manner. The white card
bon. 4-H Cloverbud members are encour- booth, banner and hay bale entered. An containing the club name is to be 4 x 16
aged to showcase a product, poster, or a additional $10.00 will be awarded to the inches. The booth size is to be 6’x6’. All
notebook of 4-H Cloverbuds activities. Grand Champion and an additional $5.00 sides are 4’ high. Make allowances for
Entries may be any item made in the to the Reserve Grand Champion in each booth size variance. Each booth should
past year category. illustrate or demonstrate a phase of 4-H
work which is practiced by club members
This is a non-competitive exhibit,
within the club represented. Booth exhib-
9its must be removed by 9:00 a.m. 8. Please keep the area around your 7. Dogs must be kept on leash at all
Wednesday, July 28. bale clean and free of trash. times, except when competing in
9. Decorations may not be removed “off leash” exercises.
Class 0013 Soil, Water and Wildlife from bales before Tuesday, July 27 8. No dog(s) will be allowed in the ring
Conservation Booths – Wabaunsee at 8:00 p.m. before class.
County Soil Conservation District will 10. Each club must have a 4-Her present
provide: $10.00 for 1st place, $7.50 for during conference judging. 4-H Class
2nd place and $5.00 for 3rd place for 11. Hay Bales will be provided by: Jones 0500 Dog Showmanship
booths promoting conservation of Soil, Family Angus.
Water or Wildlife Resources. Additional Open Class
Soil Conservation Booths will receive 0600 Dog Showmanship
$2.00.
Dog Show OBEDIENCE
Class 0013 Floats - Entries are to park Show Monday, July 19; 6:00 p.m. 1. An exhibitor may only enter one dog
near the Courthouse lawn by 4:30 p.m. KanEquip Arena per class.
on Saturday, July 24, so initial judging 2. Once a 4-Her scores 170 points or
may take place. Additional premium 1. Refer to Rules & Regs on pages 4-6.
2. State 4-H Dog Show Immunization greater with the same dog under two
money for parade entries are made possi- different judges, the member must
ble by the Alma Area Chamber of Com- Record (only MG-34 Revised, Octo-
ber 2017 accepted) must be complet- advance to the next obedience level
merce. at the start of the next 4-H year. At
ed on each dog entered. The fully
completed form must be presented to any time that the leader, parent, and
Class 0014 Hay Bales member agree that the 4-Her and dog
1. Entries will be judged on eye appeal, the Superintendent at health check
on day of show to be eligible to com- are ready to move to the next level,
construction, use of materials, and they may; but once that is done, they
creativity. pete. Required vaccinations include:
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, cannot regress to a lower level.
2. Hay Bales must be decorated by Fri- 3. A score of 170 points or greater is a
day, July 23 at 5:00 p.m. bales Parainfluenza, Bordetella and Ra-
bies. The r abies vaccination must qualifying score with at least 50% in
should be decorated with a good, each exercise. This qualifying score
clean, wholesome nature. No vulgar be administered by a graduate, li-
censed veterinarian. All vaccina- must be earned at the novice level or
or suggestive decorations will be higher to qualify for the Kansas State
allowed. tions must be current. No dog in
season (in heat) will be allowed to Fair 4-H Dog Show.
3. You may choose to have bales lying 4. There are no pre-novice classes at
on their side or standing on end. show and must be removed from the
show grounds immediately. the Kansas State Fair.
Indicate how you want it set up on
the entry form. 3. Any dog showing aggression or at-
tacking another dog or person at the 4-H Class
4. If you will be providing a maximum 0501 Pre-Novice (all exercises per-
of 8 small rectangular bales for feet show may be asked to leave immedi-
ately. formed on leash).
or decoration, please also indicate on 0502 Novice
the entry form. 4. Entries may be made in a higher
classification, but cannot regress past 0503 Graduate Novice
5. Bales should be decorated with the 0504 Open A (all exercises performed
Wabaunsee County Fair theme, prior accomplishments. (See Kansas
4-H Dog Show Rule Book, 4H1120, off leash)
“Barn in the USA” Decorations 0505 Open B (all exercises performed
should be weather and wind-proof. Revised January 2021)
5. In obedience and rally, a dog may be off leash)
They should also be checked and 0506 Utility (all exercises performed off
maintained daily. entered in only one class. All classes
are open to mixed breeds and pure- leash)
6. Paint may NOT be applied to the hay
bale or grass. bred dogs.
6. No baiting or grooming equipment Open Class
7. NO Commercial or Political party 0601 Pre-Novice (all exercises per-
signs of ANY KIND are allowed. of any kind will be allowed in ring.
formed on leash).
0602 Novice
0603 Graduate Novice
0604 Open A (all exercises performed
off leash)
0605 Open B (all exercises performed
off leash)
0606 Utility (all exercises performed off
leash)
RALLY OBEDIENCE (RALLY-O)
1. There are no Level I classes at the
Kansas State Fair.
4-H Class
0507 Rally Level I (all exercises
performed on leash)
0508 Rally Level II (all exercises
performed off leash)
10 Open Class
0607 Rally Level I (all exercises
performed on leash)
0608 Rally Level II (all exercises
performed off leash)
Energy Management
Judging: Saturday July 24; 9:00 a.m.
1. Exhibitor may exhibit no more than
3 items, but only one per class.
2. Follow the general guidelines listed
in the current Kansas State Fair
Book.
amine the quality of wiring work- by the member. Include mainte-
4-H Class manship. nance schedule for the engine & a
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS 0703 Electric Educational Display: The brief description of steps taken by
0700 AC Electric Projects. Electric pro- purpose of the educational display the member overhauling or rebuild-
jects with a 110 or 120 V alternat- is to educate the viewer about a ing the engine.
ing current (AC) power source. specific area of the 4-H electrical
Some project examples are house- or electronics project. The display ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
hold wiring demonstrations, small or exhibit should illustrate one A form of energy derived from a natural
appliances extension cords, trouble basic idea. This class includes any source such as the sun, geothermal, wind,
lights, indoor or outdoor wiring educational displays, exhibits or tides or waves. All exhibits in this divi-
boards, or shop lights. Projects science fair type projects which Do sion are limited to standard , tri-fold, dis-
may be a restoration or original Not have a power source, i.e. post- play boards (36”x48”) and items may not
construction. The project must be ers or displays of wire types, con- extend beyond12” from the back board.
operational and meet minimum duit types, electrical safety, tool or
safety standards. AC projects must motor parts identification or elec- 0707 Alternative Energy Educational
be 110/120 V, no 240 V exhibits trical terminology. Educational Display: Create an exhibit that ad-
are allowed, and must be construct- displays must be legible from a dresses a focused topic related to
ed such that the judges have wiring distance of four feet, using a max power generated from a renewable
access to examine the quality and tri-fold size of 3’x4’. energy source. The purpose of the
safety of workmanship. exhibit is to inform and create
0701 DC Electric Projects. Electric pro- SMALL ENGINES awareness.
jects with a battery or direct current All exhibits should involve engines 0708 Alternative Energy Experiment:
power source. This class includes smaller than 20 horsepower for classes Display and experiment addressing
electric kits or original projects. 0704-0706. Displays are limited to 4’ a problem or question related to
This class also includes demonstra- wide by 4’ deep - upright and floor dis- power generated from a renewable
tion DC powered project. Exam- plays. No complete engines, lawn trac- energy source. Include hypothesis,
ples include: wiring two or three tors, tillers, chainsaws are permitted for background research, variables, a
way switches, difference between display. Maximum trifold size is 3’x 4’. control, data, findings, conclusions
series/parallel lighting circuits or & recommendations for future
wiring doorbells switches. All DC 0704 Small Engine Display: exhibit a study.
electric projects must include work display, selecting one of the fol-
with batteries supplied by 4-H’er. lowing options: 1. a display identi-
Projects must be constructed such fying different engine or lawn and
that the judges have access to ex- garden equipment parts or a dis- Entomology
amine the quality of wiring work- play showing the function of the Judging Saturday July 24; 9:30 a.m.
manship. various engine or lawn and agarden
0702 Electronic Projects. Electronic pro- equipment parts; 2. a display iden- 1. A 4-H member may choose to ex-
jects with a battery or direct current tifying and explaining the function hibit in the Collection, Notebook,
power source. This class includes (s) of different special tools needed or Educational class for each
electronic kits or original projects. for small engine work; 3. a display phase, or all of the above.
Examples include radios, tele- illustrating and providing the re- 2. Follow the general guidelines listed
phones, toy robots, light meters, sults of any one of experiments that in the current Kansas State Fair
security systems, etc. May be con- are included in the project books. Book.
structed using printed circuit board, 0705 Small Engine Maintenance: Exhib-
wire wrap, or breadboard tech- it a display that illustrates either Collection Phase Classes
niques. Include instruction/ Routine Maintenance Procedures 0900 Beginning Entomology I - Display
assembly manual if from a kit. or Diagnosing & Trouble Shooting in 1 standard box a min. of 50 and
Include plans if an original project. specific problems in an engine. max. of 125 species representing at
Projects must be constructed such 0706 Small Engine Operation: Exhibit least 7 orders.
that the judges have access to ex- an operable small engine (no more 0901 Beginning Entomology II - Display
than 20HP) overhauled or rebuilt in 1 standard box a min. of 75 and
11max. of 150 species representing at 0907 Advanced Entomology Notebook enrolled in some phase of the pro-
least 9 orders. Display a min. of 100 and a max. ject.
0902 Intermediate Entomology - Display of 200 species representing at least 9. All county ribbons and awards will
a min. of 100 and a max. of 300 12 orders. In addition, family iden- be presented at the Public Revue on
species representing at least 10 tification is required for all insects Saturday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m.
orders. Display in a max. of 2 belonging to the 6 basic orders as
standard boxes. In addition, family outlined in the Intermediate class.
identification is required for all Family identification in the remain- CONSTRUCTED GARMENTS
insects in any 2 of the following 6 ing orders is optional, but desirable REVUE
orders: Orthoptera, Hemiptera, as long as accuracy is maintained. Majority of the outfit must be constructed
Odonata, Coleoptera, Diptera, and/ Educational Display Phase Classes and modeled by the 4-Her who made the
or Hymenoptera. 0908 Beginning Display - Class for indi- garment/outfit. Everything which is com-
0903 Advanced Entomology - Display a viduals that are exhibiting in the monly considered an outer garment must
min. of 150 and a max. of 450 spe- Beginning I & II Collection or Be- be constructed (vest, jacket, dress, skirt,
cies representing at least 12 orders. ginning Notebook classes. (9-12) pants, coat, etc.). A sweater, blouse or
Display in a max. of 3 standard 0909 Intermediate Display - Class for shirt that is worn as an outer garment can
boxes. Family identification is re- individuals that are exhibiting in be purchased or made.
quired for all insects belonging to the Intermediate Collection or
the six basic orders as outlined Notebook classes. (11-14) 4-H Class
under the Intermediate phase. Fam- 0910 Advanced Display - Class for indi- 1100 Jr. Constructed Garments Revue
ily identification of insects in the viduals that are exhibiting in the 1101 Int. Constructed Garments Revue
remaining orders is optional, but Advanced Collection or Notebook 1102 Sr. Constructed Garments Revue
desirable as long as accuracy is classes. (13 or older)
maintained. On a piece of paper list Open Class
what you did to improve your col- 1200 Constructed Garments Revue
lection during the current year.
Attach a paper to the back of one Fashion Revue Contest BUYMANSHIP REVUE
of the display boxes. Judging Saturday, July 17; 9:30 a.m. Majority of outfit must be purchased and
Notebook Phase Classes Location: Wabaunsee High School modeled by the 4-Her or made by another
0904 Introductory Entomology Note- individual for the 4-Her, if the fabric and
book. Display a min. of 10 and a The purpose of the 4-H Fashion Revue is
to encourage 4-H members to acquire pattern were chosen by the 4-Her. Every-
max. of 30 insect species represent- thing which is commonly considered an
ing at least 6 different orders. skill and knowledge in dressing:
Appropriately, Economically, outer garment must be purchased by the
0905 Beginning Entomology Notebook. 4-Her or constructed by another person
Display a min. of 20 and a max. of Neatly
As well as developing: (vest, jacket, dress, skirt, pants, coat,
60 insect species representing at etc.). A sweater, blouse, or shirt can be
least 7 different orders. Grace, Poise, Good posture, & purchased or made.
0906 Intermediate Entomology Note- Good grooming habits
book. Display a min. of 60 and a 1. Exhibitor may exhibit 2 constructed
4-H Class
max. of 100 species from at least 9 and 1 purchased garment, for a total
1103 Jr. Girls Buymanship Revue
orders. Pictures in any two of the of 3 exhibits.
1104 Int. Girls Buymanship Revue
following 6 orders should be iden- 2. Refer to Rules & Regs on pages 4-6.
1105 Sr. Girls Buymanship Revue
tified to family: Orthoptera, He- 3. Judging will be completed in a class-
1106 Jr. Boys Buymanship Revue
miptera, Odonata Coleoptera, Dip- room. The door will open between
1107 Int. Boys Buymanship Revue
tera, and/or Hymenoptera. each set of conference judging.
1108 Sr. Boys Buymanship Revue
4. Only one garment per 4-H member
may be modeled in the Public Fash-
ion Revue. Open Class
1201 Buymanship Revue
Backroad Gals 5. Age division champions in each
class will compete for the respective
overall champion and reserve cham-
Beef BBQ
pion awards.
6. Winners in all fashion revue divi-
Fiber Arts
Judging Sunday, July 25; 1:00 p.m.
sions will display their outfits during
the fair. 1. Exhibitor may exhibit no more than
Sunday, July 25 7. Member must be enrolled in Cloth- 3 items.
ing and Textiles project to exhibit. 2. Refer to Rules & Regs on pages 4-6.
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 8. Awards – All ribbons will be in the 3. Identification Labels:
Purple, Blue, Red and White catego- Type or print on a 2.5” x 3”
ries. One Senior Division winner in piece of cloth or garment label:
Constructed Garment, Girls Buy- 1. Class Number
manship and Boys Buymanship will 2. County Name
Major Medical be selected to represent the County at 3. Name
the State Fair. All senior division
Fundraiser winners must be 14 years of age as Sew or safety pin on inside of
of January 1 of the current year, and garment-back of neck or corner
of article.
12 For garments attach I.D. label to
the front left shoulder seam of
garments, or left side of waist
4.
band, as if you were wearing the
garment.
The exhibitor should attach an index
card, no larger than 4” x 6” with the
Mel’s Tire
entry form to give the judge any in-
formation which the exhibitor thinks
would be helpful for the judge to 915 Graham St., Emporia, KS 66801
know. Explain whether you created
the fabric for a knitted article by 620-342-TIRE (8473)
hand or by a knitting machine. Ex-
plain if the exhibit contains any recy-
cled materials, or is made of at least “Service is not expensive; it’s priceless!”
90% wool. For quilted items indicate
who did the quilting and binding.
5. When articles which are normally 1401 Embroidered Article eggs, flavored oils, “canned” bread
worn as a pair are exhibited, both 1402 Other Handiwork or cakes in a jar, cut fresh fruit or
articles must be shown together. Fas- 1403 Counted Cross Stitch any food requiring refrigeration (ex.
ten articles together securely with 1404 Towel, Swedish weave Bacon) or unbaked exhibit with raw
yarn. 1405 Cross Stitch Article flour (ex. No bake cookies) will be
6. All exhibits which need to be hung, 1406 Crewel disqualified and not judged. Refer to
MUST have the appropriate hanger, 1407 Needlepoint K-State Research and Extension pub-
rod, wire or other mechanism at- 1408 Large Knitted Items lication, 4-H888, Judge’s Guide for
tached to be properly displayed. 1409 Small Knitted Item or Poncho Food and Nutrition Exhibits, for in-
7. Special consideration will be given 1410 Tatted Piece formation to help you make in-
to articles which are of original de- 1411 Large Crocheted Items formed, safe food exhibit decisions.
sign. Such articles should have a 1412 Small Crocheted Item 10. Remove baked products from pans.
note attached explaining the original 11. All products are to be placed on pa-
design. (Ex: pattern). per plates or cardboard cut to fit the
8. Exhibitors are expected to be en- size of the product. Attach a foods
rolled in the Fiber Art project in Foods And Nutrition exhibit label with name and address
which they are entered. When the Judging Sunday, July 25 to the underside of plate or card-
exhibit is a sewn garment that also Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. board. Place entire product in plastic
includes one or more Fiber Art tech- Trinity Ministries Bdg (upper level) bag.
niques (i.e. knitting, crochet, needle 12. Do NOT attach entry card to outside
arts, or patchwork and quilting), the 1. Limit 6 entries per person, per divi-
of bag. Leave loose and bring to en-
determination of the division sion.
try table where exhibits should be
(Clothing or Fiber Arts) and class in 2. Refer to Rules & Regs on pages 4-6. checked in with the superintendent
which to enter will be left with the 3. Judging times will be available for and verified for class qualifications.
4-H participant. sign-up. This will help reduce the
13. An attached RECIPE is required for
9. There are no age-specific classes in wait time for judging. Please arrive
each foods and nutrition exhibit.
fiber arts. The exhibitor’s age and no earlier than 15 minutes before Also include any nutritional infor-
year in the project will be considered assigned time. mation from the recipe. The recipe
by judges. 4. Unless otherwise specified, exhibits
card should be attached to the OUT-
should be made from scratch.
SIDE of the bag with clear tape. Fail-
4-H Class 5. Recipes in 4-H foods project materi- ure to include the recipe will lower
1300 Crochet, an article als are only guidelines. Comparable the placing by one level.
1301 Knitting, an article made either by recipes from other resources may be
14. Educational displays may be up to 3’
hand or by knitting machine used and are encouraged.
x 4’ using a trifold display.
1302 Needle Arts, an article created by 6. Cakes and loaves must be whole and 15. Educational exhibits may be a poster,
hand using any of the following uncut. Layer cakes must be two or notebook, or other display showing
techniques: embroidery and cross- more complete layers.
and describing something learned, a
stitch, needlepoint, candle wicking, 7. All unfrosted cakes shall be exhibit-
project activity done, a food nutrition
crewel, lacework, appliqué ed in an upright position with the top community service program, etc.
1303 Patchwork or Quilted, an article of the crust showing, except cakes NOTE: A collection of your favorite
1304 Rug Making, a rug made with special design such as
recipes in a recipe box does not con-
1305 Spinning, a skein Bundt cakes. They should be exhibit-
stitute an educational exhibit.
1306 Weaving, a woven article ed with the top crust down. Cakes 16. Foods will be judged with the top
1307 Ethnic Arts, an article should be out of the pan. placings set aside for overall winner
1308 Macramé, an article 8. Cookies, muffins, rolls, pretzels and
selection in each age division. These
1309 Fiber Arts Educational Notebook bread sticks must be same shape and
will then compete for Overall Grand
same recipe – three per plate. Champion and Reserve Grand
9. For food safety purposes, any food
Open Class with custard and dairy-based fillings
Champion honors. All food entries
1400 Fancy Stuffed Pillow must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. or
and frostings (ex. Cream cheese) raw
they will be donated to the food sale.
13will not be accepted. Pickles and
sweet spreads must be finished using
the water bath process.
4. Each member may enter up to two
exhibits in this division, but may
make only one entry per class.
5. Exhibits must be sealed in clean,
clear standard canning jars with
Wertzberger Ranch Equipment LLC matching brand (use Ball lids on Ball
jars, or Kerr lids on Kerr jars, etc.),
28998 Burr Oak Rd two piece lids. DO NOT USE col-
Alma, KS 66401 ored jars. Jars must be sealed when
785-765-3588 entered. Jelly must be in ½ pint or
pint jars.
sales@wrellc.net 6. Each jar exhibited must be labeled.
WertzbergerRanchEquipmentLLC.com Label must not cover brand name of
jar. The label must give:
Class No.
17. Foods may be donated to the food 1600 Non-perishable food product Product
sale or taken home. Proceeds from 1601 Food Gift Package and/or Specialty Altitude where processed
the foods sale will be divided be- Food Product
tween 4-H Council & the Fair Asso- Canning Method
ciation. COOKIE JAR CONTEST Process Time
18. All educational exhibits should be 1. Any individual or group may make Pressure
entered and judged at the Trinity one entry in the Cookie Jar Contest. Date Processed
Ministries Building. They will be 2. The jar should be a clear glass, wide Name & County
displayed in the south fair building. mouth jar of one gallon capacity.
The jar should be decorated as attrac- 7. Hole punch the entry form and use a
4-H Class tively as possible with the cookies rubber band to attach entry card
1500 Jr. Non-perishable food product still visible. around the top of the jar. If using a
1501 Int. Non-perishable food product 3. Entry shall include 6 different kinds plastic bag for dried food, enclose
1502 Sr. Non-perishable food product of cookies made from scratch. Each entry form in bag. Each exhibit must
1503 Jr. Educational exhibit cookie should be wrapped separately have the complete recipe and instruc-
1504 Int. Educational exhibit in clear plastic wrap to keep them tions attached with the entry card.
1505 Sr. Educational exhibit from sticking together. The exhibitor may also attach an
4. Bring one of each kind of homemade index card, no larger than 3” x 5”
FOOD GIFT PACKAGE OR cookie, individually identified and with the entry form to give the judge
SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCT wrapped in plastic wrap, in a small any information which the exhibitor
No Alcoholic Beverages will be accept- box so the judge will not have to thinks would be helpful to know.
ed. A food gift package must contain at open the jar. A recipe of each cookie Using a larger card will result in the
least 3 different food items, prepared for should also be included in the box. exhibit being lowered one ribbon
human consumption, made by the 4-Her, The box will not be judged and the placing.
in a suitable container, no larger than 18” boxes of cookies will not be re- 8. Failure to include the recipe & pro-
x 18” x 18”. Prepared food items must turned. cessing method will lower the plac-
have recipes attached with the entry. Ad- 5. All cookies must be for human con- ing by one level. The canned jars
ditional homemade food items beyond sumption. will not be opened.
the 3 minimum or purchased items may 6. Judging is based on decorated jar
also be included in the gift basket. On the (25%) and cookies (75%). 4-H Class
back of the entry card, answer these ques- 7. The Grand Champion jar will be 1509 Jr. Sweet Spreads and Syrups, one
tions: presented to the County Commis- jar
What is the intended use? sioners and not returned. 1510 Int. Sweet Spreads and Syrups, one
What food safety precautions jar
were taken during and after Open Class 1511 Sr. Sweet Spreads and Syrups, one
preparation? 1602 Cookie Jar, Individual jar
1603 Cookie Jar, Group 1512 Jr. Fruits and Juices, one jar
4-H Class 1513 Int. Fruits and Juices, one jar
FOOD PRESERVATION 1514 Sr. Fruits and Juices, one jar
1506 Jr. Food Gift Package/Specialty
1. Read 4-H General Rules. 1515 Jr. Low acid vegetables, one jar
Food Product
1507 Int. Food Gift Package/Specialty 2. Exhibits must have been preserved 1516 Int. Low acid vegetables, one jar
Food Product since the member’s previous year’s 1517 Sr. Low acid vegetables, one jar
county fair. 1518 Jr. Pickles and Relishes, one jar
1508 Sr. Food Gift Package/Specialty
3. Recommended method of processing 1519 Int. Pickles and Relishes, one jar
Food Product
must be used. Follow guidelines in 1520 Sr. Pickles and Relishes, one jar
K-State Research and Extension 1521 Jr. Tomato-Tomato Products, one
Open Class Food Preservation publications or
No products can be entered if they were jar
USDA’s Complete Guide to Home 1522 Int. Tomato-Tomato Products, one
entered in the 4-H class already. Canning. Open-kettle processed food jar
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