Entry Times

Wednesday June 15, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Wednesday June 15, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday June 16, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cashout/Pickup Items

Friday June 17, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

1. Exhibitors must be Clinton County residents.

2. Articles must be entered between 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15th.

3. There is no need to arrive in advance of the designated entry time. Doors will be locked during setup and volunteer orientation. Individuals will be allowed to enter items as long as they are in line no later than 11:00 a.m.

4. Upon arrival, each exhibitor must register and receive an Exhibitor Number Card. As items are entered, exhibitors will receive entry tags that should be kept in his/her possession until Cashout time on Friday, June 17th. The Exhibitor Number Card should be kept as well.

5. No person allowed more than one entry per class, but may enter in as many classes as desired.

6. If you cannot personally enter your items in the Exhibit Hall, you must make prior arrangements with staff at the Clinton County Extension Office.

7. Exhibitors may not receive multiple Exhibitor Number Cards in the names of other individuals or family members just to ensure that more items are entered.

8. All entries should be clean and made within the previous year by the Exhibitor unless otherwise noted; any article that has been exhibited at the county fair in past years is not eligible to compete for a premium. Items entered in Textiles Division may be entered in the year they are completed.

9. No new classes/categories will be made during entry time.

10. No Exhibitors will be allowed behind the curtain area during entry time.

11. No commercial exhibitors other than the professional photography class.

12. Only three ribbons will be awarded in each class. First place is a blue ribbon, second place is a red ribbon and third place is a white ribbon. Judges have the discretion of not awarding a first place blue ribbon if the product is not of blue ribbon quality. Further, no ribbons may be awarded if entries do not meet acceptable standards.

13. Articles must be picked up between 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17th. Also, pick up of exhibits (prior to Friday morning) means forfeiture of premiums unless prior arrangements have been made. Exhibitors must alert Extension Staff in advance if they are not able to pick up items during designated time on Friday so other arrangements can be made.

14. The Clinton County Extension Staff, Cooperative Extension Volunteers, or Fair Board will not be responsible for any loss. Every Effort will be made to prevent any losses. Decisions of the judges are final.

Divisions 100-900 Division 1000 – Family Farm Scene

Premiums: Premiums:

Blue: $5 Blue: $40

Red: $4 Red: $25

White: $3 White: $10

Judging Criteria:

Baked Foods- appearance, texture, flavor, aroma, taste

Candies- appearance, flavor, texture, taste

Canning- appearance of pack, head space, preparation and selection of canned products; all items must be well sealed. Rusted and/or dented lids and bands will not receive premiums.

Sewing- Fabric, workmanship, general appearance

Crafts- design, color, workmanship, general appearance

Produce- freshness, maturity, color, proper size, uniformity

Floral- freshness, good foliage, insect free, plant and flowers grown by exhibitors, uniformity of arrangement

100 PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION

No pictures will be accepted unless they are matted and/or framed. Name of the artist and title of photo must be on the back of the work. There is a photography section for professionals. All photographs must be the original work of the exhibitor. Individuals can only enter the professional or amateur division – NOT BOTH. Remember, only pictures taken within the previous year will be judged. The person entering the item cannot be the subject of the photograph. If you enter a picture of yourself, it must be entered in the new “Selfie” category.

Non Professional/Amateur

Section 105: BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (TONED OR SEPIA)

• People (portraits or candid images of people of any age) -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Floral (natural or arranged depiction of any living botanical plant blooming and/or budding) -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Animals (wild or domesticated). No humans in photo. -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Landmarks in Clinton County -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Other (subject matter, technique and creative work not included in the above classes) 3 ½ x 5 or larger

Section 106: COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

• People (portraits or candid images of people of any age)- 3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Floral (natural or arranged depiction of any living botanical plant blooming and/or budding) -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Animals (wild or domesticated). No humans in photo. -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Landmarks in Clinton County -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Other (subject matter, technique and creative work not included in the above classes) 3 ½ x 5 or larger

Section 107: Selfie Photography – 3 ½ X 5 or larger

• Best Selfie Individual

• Best Selfie Group

• Best Selfie in the Car

• Best Selfie at School or Work

• Best Selfie on Vacation

• Best Selfie Duck Face

Professional

Section 109: PROFESSIONAL BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (TONED OR SEPIA)

• People (portraits or candid images of people of any age)- 3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Floral (natural or arranged depiction of any living botanical plant blooming and/or budding)- 3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Animals (wild or domesticated). No humans in photo. -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Landmarks in Clinton County -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Other (subject matter, technique and creative work not included in the above classes) 3 ½ x 5 or larger

Section 110: PROFESSIONAL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

• People (portraits or candid images of people of any age)- 3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Floral (natural or arranged depiction of any living botanical plant blooming and/or budding)- 3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Animals (wild or domesticated). No humans in photo. -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Landmarks in Clinton County -3 ½ x 5 or larger

• Other (subject matter, technique and creative work not included in the above classes) 3 ½ x 5 or larger

200 ARTS & CRAFTS DIVISION

All entries must be the original work of the exhibitor and made within the last year.

Section 201: Jewelry

Original Design

Beaded

Mixed Media (wire, chain maille, mixed with beads)

Section 202: WREATH

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Burlap

Other

Section 203: SCRAPBOOKING (1 page layout & page must be out of album)

Family

Heritage/Remember the past

Sports

Weddings

Births

Pets

Vacations

Miscellaneous

Section 204: REFURBISHED, RECYCLED ART – To be judged, entry must include a before and after picture.

Furniture

Picture Frame

Clothing

Household – (dinner/kitchenware, mason jars, vases, lamps, utensils, window, etc.)

Other

Section 205: DRAWING – Entry must be placed in a frame if not on thick canvas. This will protect the entry during viewing time.

Charcoal

Pastels

Pen & Ink

Pencil-Black

Pencil-Color

Section 206: PAINTING, ART

Oil

Acrylic

Water Color

300 TEXTILES DIVISION

All quilts must have been completed within the last two years and must be clean (no dirty or stained quilts) and in good condition. Textile items may only be entered in the year they are completed.

Section 301: APPAREL

Shirt/Blouse

Skirt

Dress

Vest

Child/Baby Clothes

Pants/Shorts

Apron

Miscellaneous

Section 302: COUNTED CROSS STITCH (Can be framed)

14 count & under

16-22 count

Section 303: CROCHET

Baby Item

Doll

Doily

Afghan

Clothing

Accessories-hats, scarves, mittens

Miscellaneous

Section 304: NEEDLEWORK

Basic embroidery

Swedish embroidery

Crewel

Candle wicking

Smocking

Tatting/Lace Making

Embroidery Accessories-hats, scarves, mittens

Section 305: KNITTING

Afghan

Clothing

Home Furnishings

Baby Item

Accessories-hats, scarves, mittens

Section 306: QUILTS

Hand pieced, hand quilted

Hand pieced, machine quilted

Machine pieced, machine quilted

Machine pieced, hand quilted

Novelty (stencil, embroidery, etc.)

Baby or Lap (hand quilted)

Item made from old quilt

400 FLORAL DIVISIONS

No artificial flowers or foliage are permitted. All containers must be furnished by the exhibitor. Specimens must have been grown by the exhibitor.

Section 401: CUT FLOWERS

Gladiola arrangement

Rose arrangement

Best low arrangement

Best high arrangement

Best wildflower arrangement

Dahlias arrangement

Marigolds arrangement

Zinnias arrangement

Lily arrangement

Section 402: POTTED PLANTS (BLOOMING)

African violet

Hanging

Marigold

Zinnia

Variety

Other

Section 403: POTTED PLANTS (NON-BLOOMING)

Cactus or Succulent

Fern

Hanging

Other

Section 404: DRIED PLANTS

Best miniature arrangement, 5 inches or less

Best low arrangement

Best high arrangement

Section 405: HERBS – three (3) specimens, correctly labeled in one 8” container

500 FRESH VEGETABLES DIVISION

Fresh vegetables must be displayed on sturdy, white disposable plates and covered with clear plastic wrap unless otherwise noted.

Section 501: FRESH VEGETABLES

Green Beans (2 dozen)

Greens

Cabbage (l head)

5 Green Onions

Lettuce (1 head)

12 Stalks Rhubarb

5 Sweet peppers

5 Red radishes

Garden Display

600 FOOD PRESERVATION DIVISIONS

1. All canned items must be processed and sealed according to USDA standards. (Contact the Extension Office if you have questions about this process, Publication FCS3-325.)

2. Paraffin may not be used.

3. Entries may be in quart or pint regulation jars with lids & caps.

4. Entries with rust will not be judged.

5. Jars will be opened at the discretion of the judges.

6. For all canning and preserving classes, any item that was canned after last year’s fair (June 2015) is eligible to enter the classes below.

7. Any variety and color of product can be used unless specifically noted.

*Items entered in other category, may not receive ribbons/premium if not processed/sealed according to the USDA standards or if does not meet judges criteria.

Section 601: CANNED VEGETABLES

Shelled Beans

Butter Beans

Cut-Green or snap Beans

Hot Peppers

Sweet Peppers

Soup Mixture

Whole Tomatoes

Green Tomatoes

Tomato Juice (Any variety)

Carrots

Any other vegetable not mentioned

No Sauces will be entered

Section 602: CANNED FRUITS

Apples

Applesauce

Raspberries

Blackberries

Cherries

Peaches

Pears

Any Other Fruit not mentioned

Section 603: PICKLES AND RELISHES

Pickled Beets

Pickled Green Tomatoes

Cucumber Pickle Bread & Butter

Cucumber Pickle, Sweet

Cucumber Pickle, Dill

Pickle Relish

Sauerkraut

Pepper Relish

Tomato Relish

Corn Relish

Sweet Relish

Chow Chow Relish

Cucumber Relish

Salsa

Other Pickled Vegetables

Section 604: MARMALADES & JAMS

Blackberry Jam

Strawberry Jam

Peach Jam

Citrus Marmalade

Other Variety of Marmalade or Jam

Section 605: JELLIES

Apple

Blackberry

Cherry

Grape

Raspberry

Strawberry

Any other Variety of Jelly

Section 606: PRESERVES & BUTTERS

Blackberry

Peach

Pear

Strawberry

Apple Butter

Any Other Preserves or Butter

Section 607: HONEY

Light Amber

Amber

Dark Amber

Other

700 BAKED GOODS DIVISIONS

All culinary items must be displayed on white disposable plate or container; please use a 9” disposable pie plate, no glass plates allowed. Cakes are strongly suggested to be placed on foil-lined cardboard which is no larger than about 1 inch more than the entry itself. No fresh fruit may be used as a garnish in any class. If fresh flowers are used as a garnish they must be an edible variety. Breads should be a minimum of about 5” x 9” (may be braided and/or round) but not larger than about 12 inches in diameter, width or length. No commercial mix may be used unless otherwise noted.

Section 701: CAKES (WHOLE)

Frosted Cake, any frosting

Angel Food

Other Cake

Section 702: CANDIES (6 PIECES)

Divinity

Chocolate Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge

Other Candy

Section 703: BROWNIES & COOKIES

Brownies (6)

Chocolate Chip (6)

Oatmeal (6)

Sugar (6)

Peanut butter (6)

Bar cookies (6)

Other Kind (6)

Section 704: PIES (WHOLE)

Peanut Butter

Fruit

Pecan

Butterscotch

Chocolate

Other

Section 705: QUICK BREADS

Biscuits 6)

Corn Muffins or Sticks (6)

Zucchini

Banana Bread

Muffins (6)

Any Other Quick Bread

800 ANTIQUES DIVISION

To be considered antique, an article must be at least 50 years old. Paper items must include display frames. All items must be cleaned. Ribbons & premiums may not be awarded in miscellaneous due to the variety of items entered.

Family Bible (oldest)

Kentucky letter or document (e.g., school record, broadside, certificate)

Clinton County Fair memorabilia (must be dated)

Medical items

Advertising items

Political campaign items

Small tools

Doll

Child’s toy (other than doll)

Costume jewelry item

Pocket Watch

Enamel ware

Extension & 4H Memorabilia (Documents, pins, record books, picture, etc.)

Miscellaneous

The Clinton County Extension Staff, Cooperative Extension Volunteers, or Clinton County Fair Association will not be responsible for any loss.

Efforts will be made to prevent any losses.

900 FIELD CROPS

Best quart shelled corn

Best quart soybeans

Best quart wheat

Best 10 pounds alfalfa hay (70%)

Best 10 pounds red clover hay (70%)

Best 10 pounds grass hay (70%)

Best 10 pounds mixed hay

1000 Family Farm Scene

In this category, these are county level only and will not go to state.

This project and exhibit is designed to motivate families to create a custom built farm toy

display. The family will create a realistic setting around manufactured or custom built

farm toys. Families are encouraged to display their artistic abilities and imagination in

this project.

General Rules:

1. Exhibits will be judged according to the following criteria: artistic arrangement of exhibit; detail of exhibit; and realistic setting around toys.

2. 48” X 48” Square maximum or smaller

3. Toys used in your display can be any scale desired; the preferred size is 1/64 or 1/16.

4. Model toys may be obtained at farm equipment dealers, department stores, farm stores, and farm toy shows. Farm toy stores will probably offer the largest selection of toys.

5. Landscape supplies can be obtained at hobby shops, craft supply stores, and some items may be found in your back yard.

6. If your Farm Toy Scene Project contains items you feel are valuable; they must be attached to the board.

7. Every effort will be made to keep your exhibit safe, but the Clinton County Extension Office or the Clinton County Fair Association is not responsible for lost or damaged items from your project.

8. One entry per family with all participating family member names attached to entry.

1100 Miscellaneous

Items that do not fit into any other category. These items will not be judged and will be for public display only.

Clinton County 4-H

Tuesday, June 14th is 4-H Activity Night 6:00 p.m. – 9:00p.m.

There will be “BB Shooting Competition” nightly so come out and test your skills!!!

Come by and visit the 4-H Booth and learn about all the exciting things happening in 4-H!!!

4-H Exhibit Division

Rules:

1. All entries must be 2016 work.

2. Youth can only enter one item per class.

3. Entry time for all 4-H Exhibits – Wednesday, June 15th between 9:00a.m – 11:00a.m

4. Cashout/Pickup Items Friday, June 17th between 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.

5. Cloverbud entries are for youth ages 8 and under. Items will not advance to State Fair regardless of ribbon awarded.

6. Junior Division is for youth ages 9-13. Senior Division is for youth ages 14-19.

7. Only three ribbons will be awarded in each class. First place is a blue ribbon, second place is a red ribbon and third place is a white ribbon. Judges have the discretion of not awarding a first place blue ribbon if the product is not of blue ribbon quality. Further, no ribbons may be awarded if entries do not meet acceptable standards. Not all blue ribbon winners will advance to the State Fair based upon discretion of the judges.

8. Prize money per class

1st – $5.00

2nd- $4.00

3rd -$3.00

4-H PROJECT POSTERS

538- Junior Division (age 9-13)

539- Senior Division (14-19)

DOG PROJECT POSTER (Junior & Senior Division Winners will advance to State Fair)

Educational posters MUST relate to dogs. Examples of topics include but are not limited to: showing/grooming/caring for your dog, dog health, nutrition, and breed characteristics. Posters should be simple and focus on one message. No 3 dimensional posters will be allowed. Copyrighted characters such as Snoopy, Charlie Brown, or other cartoon characters cannot be used. Poster must be no smaller than 20” x 30” and no larger than 24” x 30”. Poster can be made using matt board, foam core, or corrugated board.

4-H HORTICULTURE

566- Fairy Garden (will not advance to State Fair—County Only Competition)

A Fairy Garden is a miniature landscape created using small plants and accessories.

It can be the size of a teacup up to the size of a small chair. For more information, contact Linda Bell at the Extension Office (387-5404).

4-H CONSERVATION POSTERS

(Must use full poster board)

659- Electrical safety or energy conservation poster

4-H FORESTRY

First Year

703- Leaf Collections: Collection of 10 leaves representing 10 forest trees found in Kentucky. Mounting instructions in the forestry book, “4-H Forestry Project Unit I-Introducing Yourself to Trees” (4DF-01PA or most recent version) Activity #1 are to be followed.

704- Leaf Print Collection: Collect and print 10 leaves representing 10 forest trees found in Kentucky. Instructions in the forestry book, “4-H forestry Project Unit 1- Introducing Yourself to Trees” (4DF-01PA or most recent version) Activity #3 are to be followed.

Second Year

705 – Leaf Collection- 2nd Year: Collection of 20 leaves representing 20 forest trees and different ones done by same exhibitor in the first year project found in Kentucky. Mounting instructions in the forestry book, “4-H Forestry Project Unit I-Introducing Yourself to Trees” (4DF-01PA or most recent version) Activity #1 are to be followed.

4-H ARTS

Folk Art:

729- Junior Folk Art: Items that have paint for decorative purposes on items other than canvas or paper. No clothing! The following items only accepted in this category: stool, gourd, or small box (any shape).

730- Senior Folk Art: Same as above.

Nature Crafts:

732 – Pebble Art – Pictures made using pebbles and rocks.

733- Junior Nature Crafts – Item made from natural materials only. NO KITS ALLOWED. Must include wire or hooks and be ready for hanging. (No other item allowed)

734- Senior Nature Crafts – Wall Wreath or hand carved native materials made from natural materials only NO KITS ALLOWED. Must include wire or hooks and be ready for hanging. (No other item allowed)

Drawings & Paintings

All drawings and paintings must be mounted on a sturdy background (mat board) and framed ready to hang with secured hangers on the frame (wire hangers). Do not use tape to secure wire hanger. No poster board allowed. Drawings and paintings must be framed.

Acrylic/Oil Painting:

751- Junior Acrylic/Oil Painting- Items that are made through the process of painting on paper or canvas, using any acrylic or oil process. Paint-by-number will be disqualified. No kits, original work only.

752- Senior Acrylic/Oil Painting- Same as above.

Watercolor Painting:

753- Junior Watercolor Painting-Items made through the process of painting on paper or canvas using any watercolor process.

754- Senior Watercolor Painting – Same as above.

Color Drawing:

755- Junior Color Drawing- Items made through the use of drawing lines using pen, pencil, pastel, charcoal, markers or chalk.

756- Senior Color Drawing – Same as above.

Black & White Drawing:

757- Junior Black & White Drawing- Items made through the use of drawing lines using pen, pencil, charcoal, markers or chalk. NO ADDITIONAL COLORS

758- Senior Black & White Drawing – Same as above.

Beading Project:

900-Any beading project made with pony beads and plastic lacing.

4-H PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Specifications for exhibits: (Those not meeting specifications listed below will be disqualified)

a. General photography (levels 1 & 2): a 4-H’er can enter only 3 classes within one level per year (includes classes 760-766; classes 770-778).

b. Horticulture photography: a 4-H’er may enter any of the classes in addition to general photography.

c. All pictures must be made since the last County Fair.

d. Photos may be either Black & White or Color unless otherwise stated.

e. Digital images may be submitted in all classes, unless otherwise stated.

f. ALL CLASSES (including Horticulture) WITH ONE PHOTOGRAPH MUST BE MOUNTED ON 10”x 16” MAT BOARD-(no poster board or foamcore board accepted). Single photographs are limited to maximum size of 8”x 12”. Pictures cannot be framed or matted with colored mat board.

g. ALL CLASSES (including Horticulture) WITH MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHS (MORE THAN 1 PHOTOGRAPH) MUST BE MOUNTED ON 16” x 20” MAT BOARD (no poster board or foamcore board accepted). Pictures cannot be framed or matted with colored mat board.

h. Each picture must be mounted securely. Rubber cement or dry mounting tissue is recommended. DO NOT use photo mounting corners.

i. Pictures may be cropped (trimmed).

2. Photography will be judged on, but not limited to: Technical, impact, composition, creativity, presentation, sequence or collection and the ability of the picture to tell a story.

LEVEL 1

Purpose of this level is to promote Life Skills in the area of Communication, Workplace Competencies, and Foundation Skills through photography.

760 Single photograph; subject: a hobby

761 Sequence of three photographs; subject: a hobby

762 Single photograph; subject: still life (arrangement of inanimate objects. Definition of inanimate: nonliving things; something that never was alive, like a rock, buttons, a collection of toys, etc.)

763 Single photograph; subject: animals

764 Collection: Three different points of view of the same subject

765 My Community: Single photograph of a interesting building within your community (Photo size is limited to maximum of 8” x 12”)

766 Five photographs of an event. Attach a description of the event to back of board.

LEVEL 2

Purpose of this level is to promote Life Skills in the area of Communication, Workplace Competencies and Foundation Skills through photography.

771 Single photograph; subject: person (photographic portrait of an individual)

772 Single photograph; subject: landscape [definition of a landscape: a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery (a portion of land which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including mountains, rivers, lakes, and whatever the land contains–trees, flowers, grasses, etc.).]

773 Collection: Three to five photographs of the same subject

774 My Community: Single photograph (your choice of subject) within your Community.

775 My Community: Collage of photographs (unlimited number of photos) on the subject of “My Community”. Size of each individual photograph shall be no smaller than a minimum 3.5”x 5” and no larger than a maximum 8” x 12”.

HORTICULTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

780 Single black and white. Horticultural subject or activity. (maximum size: 8” x 12”)

781 Single color. Horticultural subject or activity.

(maximum size: 8” x 12”)

782 Sequence of 4 photographs. B&W or Color representing a horticultural event or activity that tells a visual story, chronologically, without the use of words.

783 Horticulture collection (B&W or color), consisting of 6 photographs.

4-H HOME ENVIRONMENT

890 Cloth Project

Simple, small cloth item for the home created with no machine stitching.

Examples: knotted pillow (no applied design), place mats, draped valance with accompanying photo showing end result. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, duffle bags.

895 Restoration Project

This category is county level only and will not go to state. Recycle an object and make it into something useful or decorative other than what it was originally used for. Attach the name of the project created along with before and after pictures to your exhibit.

4-H LEGO CREATION

1. Entry consists of one Lego creation (not from a kit). Additional materials may be used to enhance creation.

2. Entry may be no larger than 9” X 13”.

3. Entry may be no taller than 12”.

4. Judging will be based on creativity and design.

4-H CLOVERBUD PROJECTS

(For ages 8 & under)

4-H CLOVERBUD PROJECT POSTERS

CLO 530 – Cloverbud (8 & under)

Dog Project A

Educational posters MUST relate to dogs. Examples of topics include but are not limited to: showing/grooming/caring for your dog, dog health, nutrition, and breed characteristics. Posters should be simple and focus on one message. No 3 dimensional posters will be allowed. Copyrighted characters such as Snoopy, Charlie Brown, or other cartoon characters cannot be used. Poster must be no smaller than 20” x 30” and no larger than 24” x 30”. Poster can be made using matt board, foam core, or corrugated board.

4-H CLOVERBUD HORTICULTURE

CLO 566- Fairy Garden

A Fairy Garden is a miniature landscape created using small plants and accessories. It can be the size of a teacup up to the size of a small chair.

4-H CLOVERBUD CONSERVATION POSTERS

CLO 650– Cloverbud (8 & under)

Electrical safety or energy conservation poster. Must use full poster board.

4-H CLOVERBUD FORESTRY

First Year

CLO 703 A- Leaf Collections: Collection of 10 leaves representing 10 forest trees found in Kentucky. Mounting instructions in the forestry book, “4-H Forestry Project Unit I-Introducing Yourself to Trees” (4DF-01PA or most recent version) Activity #1 are to be followed.

CLO 704 B- Leaf Print Collection: Collect and print 10 leaves representing 10 forest trees found in Kentucky. Instructions in the forestry book, “4-H forestry Project Unit 1- Introducing Yourself to Trees” (4DF-01PA or most recent version) Activity #3 are to be followed.

4-H CLOVERBUD FOLK ART

CLO 720– Cloverbud (8 & under)

Items that have paint for decorative purposes on items other than canvas or paper. No clothing! The following items only accepted in this category: stool, gourd, or small box (any shape).

4-H CLOVERBUD NATURE ART

CLO 730– Cloverbud (8 & under) – Item made from natural materials only. NO KITS ALLOWED. Must include wire or hooks and be ready for hanging. (No other item allowed)

CLO 731- Pebble Art: Pictures made using pebbels and rocks.

4-H CLOVERBUD DRAWINGS & PAINTINGS

All drawings and paintings must be mounted on a sturdy background (mat board) and framed ready to hang with secured hangers on the frame (wire hangers). Do not use tape to secure wire hanger. No poster board allowed. Drawings and paintings must be framed.

Cloverbud Acrylic/Oil Painting:

CLO 750 A – Cloverbud (8 & under) – Items that are made through the process of painting on paper or canvas, using any acrylic or oil process. Paint-by-number will be disqualified. No kits, original work only.

Cloverbud Watercolor Painting:

CLO 750 B– Cloverbud (8 & under) – Items made through the process of painting on paper or canvas using any watercolor process.

Cloverbud Color Drawing:

CLO 750 C– Cloverbud (8 & under) – Items made through the use of drawing lines using pen, pencil, pastel, charcoal, markers or chalk.

Cloverbud Black & White Drawing:

CLO 750 D– Cloverbud (8 & under) – Items made through the use of drawing lines using pen, pencil, charcoal, markers or chalk. NO ADDITIONAL COLORS

Cloverbud Beading Project:

CLO 900 A-Any beading project made with pony beads and plastic lacing.

4-H CLOVERBUD PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Specifications for exhibits:

(Those not meeting specifications listed below will be disqualified)

a. General photography (levels 1 & 2): a 4-H’er can enter only 3 classes within one level per year (includes classes 760-766; classes 770-778).

b. Horticulture photography: a 4-H’er may enter any of the classes in addition to general photography.

c. All pictures must be made since the last County Fair.

d. Photos may be either Black & White or Color unless otherwise stated.

e. Digital images may be submitted in all classes, unless otherwise stated.

f. ALL CLASSES (including Horticulture) WITH ONE PHOTOGRAPH MUST BE MOUNTED ON 10”x 16” MAT BOARD-(no poster board or foamcore board accepted). Single photographs are limited to maximum size of 8”x 12”. Pictures cannot be framed or matted with colored mat board.

g. ALL CLASSES (including Horticulture) WITH MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHS (MORE THAN 1 PHOTOGRAPH) MUST BE MOUNTED ON 16” x 20” MAT BOARD (no poster board or foamcore board accepted). Pictures cannot be framed or matted with colored mat board.

h. Each picture must be mounted securely. Rubber cement or dry mounting tissue is recommended. DO NOT use photo mounting corners.

i. Pictures may be cropped (trimmed).

2. Photography will be judged on, but not limited to: Technical, impact, composition, creativity, presentation, sequence or collection and the ability of the picture to tell a story.

CLOVERBUD LEVEL 1

Purpose of this level is to promote Life Skills in the area of Communication, Workplace Competencies, and Foundation Skills through photography.

CLO 760 A – Single photograph; subject: a hobby

CLO 761 B – Sequence of three photographs; subject: a hobby

CLO 762 C – Single photograph; subject: still life (arrangement of inanimate objects. Definition of inanimate: nonliving things; something that never was alive, like a rock, buttons, a collection of toys, etc.)

CLO 763 D – Single photograph; subject: animals

CLO 764 E – Collection: Three different points of view of the same subject

CLO 765 F – My Community: Single photograph of a interesting building within your community (

Photo size is limited to maximum of 8” x 12”)

CLO 766 G – Five photographs of an event. Attach a description of the event to back of board.

CLOVERBUD LEVEL 2

Purpose of this level is to promote Life Skills in the area of Communication, Workplace Competencies and Foundation Skills through photography.

CLO 771 A – Single photograph; subject: person (photographic portrait of an individual)

CLO 772 B – Single photograph; subject: landscape [definition of a landscape: a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery (a portion of land which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including mountains, rivers, lakes, and whatever the land contains–trees, flowers, grasses, etc.).]

CLO 773 C – Collection: Three to five photographs of the same subject

CLO 774 D – My Community: Single photograph (your choice of subject) within your Community.

CLO 775 E – My Community: Collage of photographs (unlimited number of photos) on the subject of “My Community”. Size of each individual photograph shall be no smaller than a minimum 3.5”x 5” and no larger than a maximum 8” x 12”.

CLOVERBUD HORTICULTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

CLO 780 A – Single black and white. Horticultural subject or activity.

(maximum size: 8” x 12”)

CLO 781 B – Single color. Horticultural subject or activity. (maximum size: 8” x 12”)

CLO 782 C – Sequence of 4 photographs. B&W or Color representing a

horticultural event or activity that tells a visual story,

chronologically, without the use of words.

CLO 783 D – Horticulture collection (B&W or color), consisting

of 6 photographs.

4-H CLOVERBUD HOME ENVIRONMENT

CLO 890 A CLOTH PROJECT

Simple, small cloth item for the home created with no machine stitching. Examples: knotted pillow (no applied design), place mats, draped valance with accompanying photo showing end result. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, duffle bags.

CLO 895 A RESTORATION PROJECT

This category is county level only and will not go to state. Recycle an object and make it into something useful or decorative other than what it was originally used for. Attach the name of the project created along with before and after pictures to your exhibit.

4-H CLOVERBUD LEGO CREATION

1. Entry consists of one Lego creation (not from a kit). Additional materials may be used to enhance creation.

2. Entry may be no larger than 9” X 13”.

3. Entry may be no taller than 12”.

4. Judging will be based on creativity and design.

4-H Tractor Driving Contest

Tuesday, June 14, 6:00 PM

Winners will move on too regional competition.

Rules:

4-H age is determined as age on January 1, 2016.

• Junior Division is for 4-H youth ages 12-14

• Senior Division is for 4-H youth ages 15-18

1. To compete in the tractor driving contest, all participants must be of sufficient physical size to safely operate all foot and hand controls from the tractor seat with the seatbelt fastened and properly adjusted.

2. Participants should be familiar with operating a tractor prior to entering event.

3. Tractors used in the contest will have an approved roll-over protective system (ROPS) and seat belt, and all participants are required to wear the seat belt when the tractor is in operation.

4. Each contestant is allowed time to familiarize themselves with the tractor and operate it under supervision for a short warm-up period.

5. Participants will be judged in both safety and skills.

6. The Clinton County Extension Staff, Cooperative Extension Volunteers, or Fair Board will not be liable for accidents.

7. For more information on course layout and other competition details, contact Junior Cecil at the Clinton County Extension Office 387-5404.

Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each age division.