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2022 HUMBOLDT COUNTYDISTRICT FAIRJULY 19-25, 2022HUMBOLDT, IOWAOfficial Fair BookRules and Information

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2022 Humboldt District FairTable of ContentsFair Board Members/Livestock Committees/Extension Council/Youth Committee Members / 4-H Foundation Board / Extension Staff. 44-H Club Leaders/Club Booth and Display Guidelines . 52022 Humboldt District Fair Schedule.6-7Fair Entry Fees. 8Learning Card Example / General Rules.8-10Communications Department. 11-13Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, Share-the-Fun,Extemporaneous Speaking, Poster CommunicationsClothing Events Department. 14-164-H Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, 15 ChallengeFamily & Consumer Sciences Department. 17-20Child Development, Clothing & Fashion, Food & Nutrition, HealthHome Improvement, Sewing & Needle Arts, Other Family & Consumer Science,4-H Challenge Classes (Photography & Food)Personal Development .21Citizenship, Communication, Leadership, Self DeterminedAnimals.22Animal Science, Veterinary ScienceAgriculture and Natural Resources Department. 22-23Crop Production, Environment & Sustainability, Horticulture,Outdoor Adventures, Safety and Education in Shooting Sports, OtherAgriculture & Natural ResourcesScience, Engineering & Technology Department. 23-24Aerospace, Welding, Automotive, Computer, Tractor, Small Engine,Woodworking, Electric/Electronics, Science and TechnologyCreative Arts Department. 24-26Music, Photography, Visual ArtsHorticulture . 27-292022 Livestock Health Requirements. 30-37General Livestock Rules. 38-40Herdsmanship Contest/Showmanship Contest. 40Beef.41-42Bucket/Bottle Calf.42-43Dairy/Dairy Goat.43-44Meat Goat.44-45Bucket/Bottle Goat. 45Horse and Pony.46-47Pets/Dog . 47Poultry/Rabbits .48-49Sheep.50-51Swine.52-53Open Horticulture Show.54-57Open Photography Class.58-59All loss or damage of fair exhibits or projects is the responsibility of the exhibitor.The Humboldt County Fair Board and Fair Association or the Extension Officewill not be liable for loss or damage of exhibits.1

Humboldt County727 Sumner Ave.Humboldt, IA 50548515-332-2201 / fax 515-332-2211E-mail: xhumboldt@iastate.eduMay 2022Welcome to the 2022 Humboldt County District Fair! Please note there are severalchanges from previous years. READ the fair book and note the deadlines for enteringexhibits. Some of the changes are summarized below.1. Entry Deadline is June 17th for all fair entries: livestock, fashion revue,communications and static fair projects. Late entries will be accepted untilJune 24th, fees will be 5 times the Entry Fee.2. Extension staff will be busy on judging day, so please bring questions to their attentionprior to judging day.3. You must use the section and class codes listed when making your entries. Otherexhibit areas have minor organizational changes. Your cooperation in filling forms outproperly will be greatly appreciated.4. Textiles & Clothing, Home Improvement and Visual Art exhibitors must includeinformation about use of design elements and art principles in most classes. Read theinformation in the department listing for additional information. Discussion of designelements and art principles may also be required for other classes, depending on the exhibit.5. Exhibitors are reminded that Copyright Restrictions remain a point of emphasis. Ifyou have questions, ask in advance. Exhibits that violate copyright restrictions willnot be displayed at the fair.6. Have any questions? Ask us, or ask your leaders. We will try to answer your fair exhibitquestions to the best of our ability. We would much rather have you ask us yourquestions BEFORE the fair so we can avoid problems during the fair.7. The Humboldt County Fair Board will continue to have the Humboldt County Fairas a District Show. 4-H and FFA exhibitors qualified to attend the Humboldt CountyDistrict Fair include those that reside in Humboldt County or counties that physicallytouch Humboldt County including Webster, Pocahontas, Palo Alto, Kossuth, Hancock,and Wright counties. Livestock to be included in the District Show are beef, horses,goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine.8. The county fair should be a time of celebration and it’s your chance to show the publicwhat you have learned this past year. “Building the Future” will be the theme for the4-H club booths this year. All of us in the Humboldt Extension Office are lookingforward to a great 2022 Humboldt District Fair.Kiersten GatewoodCounty Youth CoordinatorSherry CarlsonOffice ManagerDorothy GoodellCounty Program CoordinatorIowa State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability.2

Protest and DemonstrationsThe Humboldt County Agricultural Society recognizes the First Amendment of the USConstitution relating to free speech.If Confrontations or protest occur or appear likely to occur, notify the Humboldt CountyAgricultural Society Board immediately. Do not take personal or direct action.Media questions about protest, picketing or issues related to animal care should beaddressed by the Humboldt County Agricultural Board or their designees.Rules for protest/demonstrations on property of the Humboldt County AgriculturalSociety:*No individual or group may interrupt the normal activities of the Humboldt County Fairor other events of the Humboldt County Agricultural Society.*Handing out literature of any type must be from a rented booth or similar facility.*A protest/demonstration must be arranged with the Humboldt County AgriculturalSociety board.*Amplified methods are not allowed at any protest/demonstration.*Protest/demonstration group or individual shall be responsible for the property disposalat their expense of any or all debris resulting in their event.*Protesting/demonstrating group or individual shall be responsible for the action of allpersons involved during their event and shall be held responsible for the action of allpersons.*Location of the protest/demonstration shall be inside the horse arena.*A protest/demonstration shall be allowed between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Thursday, July 21, 2022.*The Humboldt County Agricultural Society shall not be held liable for any actionsor activities brought forth by the group or individual participation in a protest/demonstration.*The Humboldt County Agricultural Society reserve final and absolute right to interpretthese rules and to settle and determine arbitrarily all matters regarding protesting/demonstrating at any event/activity of the Humboldt County Agricultural Society.Jeff HaselhuhnPresident Humboldt County Agricultural Society3

HUMBOLDT COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEMBERSNick DavisJason OpheimAlex RheadRoger CarlsonMichael LashJerod HatcherChad KampenTyler RutzRoss NewtonBruce SchipullGary VinsandNate NostromJeff Haselhuhn, PresidentJeff Halverson, Vice-PresidentPaul Davis, SecretaryKevin Cordray, TreasurerMarva Anderson, Accounting ManagerLIVESTOCK COMMITTEESBEEFCommittee:Judd FothTyler RutzMarcus GatewoodGary VinsandMEAT GOATSCommittee:John and Sue SaathoffBruce SchipullSHEEPCommittee:Gary EricksonBruce SchipullSWINECommittee:Roger CarlsonPaul DavisTim CarlsonJason OpheimHORSECommittee:Shawna NewmanPat HillPETS/RABBITS/POULTRYBruce SchipullCOUNTY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COUNCILTyler Lane, ChairRobert Abens, Vice ChairJeff Goodell, TreasurerJennifer LashJenna BormannKerri Mertz, SecretaryJill SoenenRhonda VinsandGary PeytonHUMBOLDT COUNTY YOUTH COMMITTEESharon EricksonJenna BormannCarolyn HartmannGary EricksonJana TerwilligerTammy VinsandHUMBOLDT COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION BOARDLauri BeilkeLes BleichJenna DayCarolyn HartmannPat HillLuke Nostrom Mike LindemannJay LynchHUMBOLDT COUNTY EXTENSION STAFFKiersten Gatewood County Youth CoordinatorSherry CarlsonOffice ManagerDorothy Goodell County Program Coordinator4

4-H Club LeadersClover ProgramKiersten Gatewood, ThorJessica Norman, BodeShooting Sports - Humboldt CountyLes Bacon, HumboldtBrian Ernst, HumboldtJerod Hatcher, HumboldtAndy Newell, HumboldtChris Nielsen, Gilmore CitySusan Nielsen, Gilmore CityBlaine Thompson, OttosenGreg Vik, HumboldtBrad Askelson, HumboldtCorinth Red StarsJennifer Lash, HumboldtHaley Davis, Gilmore CityJennifer Stattelman, HumboldtCountry BumpkinsNicole Niemeyer, HumboldtCindy Vik, HumboldtThor VikingsChad Kampen, HumboldtLivermore BulldogsShawna Newman, LivermoreWeaver ValleyTawny Hoover, Gilmore CityShiliah Stein, Gilmore CityThe Muddy Boot BunchAndrea Harms, HardyClub Booths/Display AreasThe booths will be judged on Tuesday, July 19 during the lunch break. The winnerswill be posted on Wednesday morning. The winning club will receive 20 for theirclub treasury. Second place receives a prize of 10 and third will receive 7.50.Ribbons will be placed in the winning booths. Good Luck!!!Remember that the first day of the fair is a busy day, so have everything plannedand made ahead of time so you just need to put the decorations up. The 2022 FairTheme will be “Building the Future”.5

2022 Humboldt County Fair 4-H ScheduleTUESDAY, JULY 199:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.WEDNESDAY, JULY 209:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.9:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.- Dark5:00-7:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. to close6:30 p.m.Daily7:00 p.m.THURSDAY, JULY 216:00 a.m – 7:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.- Dark4:00 p.m. to close4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.Daily7:00 p.m.4-H Exhibit Judging Begins – Events Center4-H Bake Sale in Events Center4-H Club Booth JudgingNorth Event Center 4-H Exhibit Opens4-H/FFA Horse and Pony ShowVET CHECK (Sheep/Goats)Sheep Weigh-inGoat Weigh-inPoultry Check-inRabbit Check-inHelicopter Ride 20 Fair Board FFA Free Watermelon FeedCarnivalAntique tractor displayPicture for Clothing Event- Hewitt HallDream Carriage RidesGRANDSTAND – Little Miss. & Mr.,4-H Style Show, Fair QueenVET CHECK SwineVET CHECK Beef4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-In4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-InLYNN ANDERSON- Chainsaw ArtistNorth Event Center 4-H Exhibit Opens4-H Bucket/Bottle Calves Check-InDairy Goat ShowMeat Goat ShowSheep ShowPoultry ShowGoat Obstacle CourseHelicopter Ride 20 Carnival-Wrist Bands 5-9pm 20Commercial Exhibits Setup South EventDream Carriage RidesGRANDSTAND – C. Willi Myles“America’s Everyday Comedian”FRIDAY, JULY 229:00 a.m.4-H/FFA Beef Show in Livestock Show Ring4-H/FFA Bucket/Bottle Calf Show (following beef show)9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.North Event Center 4-H Exhibit Building Opens9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LYNN ANDERSON- Chainsaw Artist1:00 p.m.4-H/FFA Rabbit Show2:00 4:00 6:00 p.m.Rondini Magic Show (Free Show)2:00 p.m. – DarkHelicopter Rides 20 4:00p.m.State Fair/State Fair Alternate/OutstandingJunior Picture North Event Center4:00 p.m. to closeCarnival5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Open Horticulture Show check-in - Polka Hall5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.Commercial Exhibits South EventDailyDream Carriage Rides7:00 p.m.GRANDSTAND – Outlaws Tractor/Pick-up Pull6

4-H/FFA Swine Show in Show RingOpen Horticulture Show check-in- Polka HallNorth Event Center 4-H Exhibit Building OpensLynn Anderson- Chainsaw ArtistTractor RideQuad City Magic & Balloon Show (Free Show)Mud VolleyballHorseshoe TournamentHelicopter Rides 20 North Event Center 4-H ExhibitsCommercial Exhibits South EventMobile Adventure Mobile Escape RoomOpen Horticulture Show Judging begins- Polka Hall4-H Pet Show in Livestock Show RingOpen Class Pet Show (following 4-H Pet Show)Rondini Magic Show (Free Show)CarnivalDream Carriage RidesGRANDSTAND – Flynn Promotions Demo DerbySUNDAY, JULY 249:00 a.m.Cook Off Contest10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Open Swine Show weigh-in10:00 p.m.Bag Tournament11:00 a.m.Cowboy Church- South Event Center11:00 a.m.Helicopter Rides 20 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.VET CHECK (Open Swine)StrollingQuad City Magic & Balloon Show (Free Show)12:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.Lynn Anderson- Chainsaw Artist12:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.North Event Center 4-H Exhibit Building Opens12:00 p.m. – 8: 00 p.m.Mobile Adventure Mobile Escape Room1:00 p.m.Open Swine Show1:00 p.m.Pedal Tractor Pull1:00- 5:00 p.m.Carnival-Arm Bands 1:00-5:00 p.m. 202:00 4:00 6:00 p.m.Rondini Magic Show (Free Show)2:00 p.m.Talent Show Bill Riley3:00 p.m.Cook Off Judging4:30 p.m.All 4-H/FFA Livestock released-except swine and any otheranimals that will be selling at the Livestock Auction5:00 - 6:00 p.m.All 4-H Home Economics, Science, Arts, etc. (Static Exhibits)and Horticulture Exhibits releasedDailyDream Carriage Rides7:00 p.m.GRANDSTAND – Tough Truck Challenge withFireworks to Follow8:00 p.m.Chainsaw AuctionThe LocalPhone, Video, & High Speed InternetAll on a Fiber Optic IR!District Fair Livestock Auctionm1nMONDAY, JULY 258:30 a.m.www.com2022 Humboldt County Fair 4-H ScheduleSATURDAY, JULY 238:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. - Noon9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.9:00 a.m.Strolling10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. – Dark12:00 p.m.- 8:00p.m.12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.– 8: 00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.2:00 4:00 6:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. to closeDaily7:00 p.m.

FAIR ENTRY FEESDEPARTMENTFEE 5.00 per entry- Breeding Beef 5.00 per entry- Market Beef- Bucket/Bottle Calf 5.00 per entry- Dairy/Dairy Goat 5.00 per entry 5.00 per entry- Meat Goat- Breeding Meat Goat 5.00 per entry 5.00 per entry- Horse- Pets 5.00 per entry 3.00 per entry- Poultry- Rabbits 3.00 per entry 5.00 per entry- Breeding Lambs- Market Sheep 5.00 per entry 5.00 per entry- Market HogMAXIMUM # OF ENTRIES3 entries3 entries1 entry3 entries per class - not more than 92 entries per class - not more than 62 entries per class1 entry per class1 dog, 1 cat, 2 other2 entries per class2 entries per class2 per class, 1 pen of 31 pen of 3, 5 individuals (max of 5 head)1 pen of 3, 4 individuals,1 com. gilt, 1 purebred- Static Exhibits 1.00 per entry 1.00 per entry- Garden Tour- Clothing Events 1.00 per entry- Communications 1.00 per entryUnlimited (1 Challenge per class,limit on 6 photography entries,2 entries per garden class1 entry per section1 entry per sectionLEARNING CARD EXAMPLENAMECLUBNUMBER OF YEARS IN PROJECT AREACLASS NO.CLASS NAMEA. What was your exhibit goal(s)?B. How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?C. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)?Design Elements and Principles are not required to be in the learning card but judges may ask 4-H’ers about them duringconference judging (Home Improvement, Clothing and Visual Arts). It is the responsibility of the 4-H’er to know them.The 4-Her needs to be able to identify the design element(s) and/or art principle(s) used in this particular exhibit and how itis used. (Example: “I used the primary colors of red, blue, and yellow to emphasize the geometric shapes” not just “theelement I used was color”). There is a resource available at the Extension Office that explains the Elements and Principlesof design!!**Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for home improvement, photography and visual arts.****The information requested needs to be well organized and brief.**General Rules1. Any Humboldt County 4-H member in good standing is eligible to exhibit. *Good Standing - Enrollment Health, Codeof Ethics forms are turned in and the Program Development Fee has been paid. A 4-H member becomes ineligible toexhibit at the county level, or beyond, upon completion of the calendar year of high school graduation.2. Grade Divisions include:A. Juniors[Grades 4, 5 & 6]B. Intermediates[Grades 7 & 8]C. Seniors[Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12]3. Exhibits selected for State Fair competition must be exhibits by 4-H'ers who have completed 5th - 12th grade.4. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA divisions or vise-verse. See also“4-H Department General Rules and Regulations”5. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or competition many not be entered inany 4-H exhibit class.6. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned8 part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H projects orprograms during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part ofthe learning in the project or program.7. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved

General Rules1. Any Humboldt County 4-H member in good standing is eligible to exhibit. *Good Standing- Enrollment Health, Code of Ethics forms are turned in and the Program Development Feehas been paid. A 4-H member becomes ineligible to exhibit at the county level, or beyond,upon completion of the calendar year of high school graduation.2. Grade Divisions include:A. Juniors[Grades 4, 5 & 6]B. Intermediates[Grades 7 & 8]C. Seniors[Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12]3. Exhibits selected for State Fair competition must be exhibits by 4-H’ers who havecompleted 5th - 12th grade.4. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFAdivisions or vice versa. See also “4-H Department General Rules and Regulations”5. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or competitionmany not be entered in any 4-H exhibit class.6. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participationin 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by anindividual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.7. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions,safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display. The exhibitorwill receive evaluation comments and an explanation of why the exhibit was disqualified.8. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned: Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may notexceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded)dimensions. Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth.9. Entries for animals, garden, fashion and communications must be made onFairEntry.com by Friday, June 17, with late entries due June 24. 4-H Club enrollmentsare also due on this date. To enter current fair projects you must be enrolled in 4-H by June17, 2022. There will be Absolutely No Livestock Entry additions at the fair.10. Static Exhibit entries will be made during the day of judging, July 19, 2022 Family &Consumer Science; Personal Development; Animals; Agriculture & Natural Resources;Science, Engineering & Technology; Creative Arts; Gardening and Challenge exhibits willbe judged on Tuesday, July 19. Clubs will be judged at staggered times. Exhibits will bejudged in the Events Center and displayed in Hewitt Hall.11. Each entry must be labeled with an entry tag. Tags will be available for pick up whenyou check in your project on July 19. Clovers will have neon orange entry tags.12. Each exhibit must include a written explanation, an audio recording, or video tapeexplanation of the members learning experience. Omission of the learning card will resultin a lower ribbon rating. See learning card example preceding the General Rules section.Learning cards should be complete, yet brief and to the point. ***Check for additionalrequirements in exhibit classes for food &nutrition, photography, and visual artclasses. Refer to exhibit tip sheets formore information eets.htm13. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibitstandards will form the basis of theevaluation process. Evaluation criteriawill include demonstrated learning,workmanship and techniques, andgeneral appearance and design.* Include copyright statement whereneeded. http:///4h/projects/hotsheets/Shane Dickey, Owner Gilmore CityGeneral4HExhibitEval.pdf515-368-2191 cell · 515-373-6352 home14. Each 4-H member is required to be presentfourseasonsconstructioninc.comGood Luckat thefair!Four SeaSonSConStruCtion inC.9

during the judging of his/her exhibit unless arranged previously with the Extension staff. Underacceptable circumstances, members are responsible for arranging to have their projects checkedin for judging by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2022.15. 4-H members are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historicalvalue, as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. These items might be broken or stolen.16. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects) should NOT be usedin any exhibit. Wildflowers taken from parks should NOT be used. It is illegal to possesssongbird feathers or nests. Game animals “legally taken”, such as pheasant, goose, duck,or quail are acceptable. Purple loosestife (Lythrum salicaria) is a plant that should notbe planted in gardens. It has the potential of becoming noxious in Iowa. Other driedestablished noxious weeds are acceptable to use in exhibits.17. Duplication of copyright material or design should not be used in a 4-H exhibit that ispresented as original work by the exhibitor. A copyright design cannot be displayed in apublic setting (fair) without permission being granted from the owner of the copyright.When the owner of the copyright has granted permission, the exhibit will be displayed andlabeled appropriately. Those without permission cannot be displayed.18. All exhibits, activities and programs must represent appropriate safety procedures in thedevelopment of the exhibit and during the evaluation process. This includes static exhibitsand activities revolving around the communications program.EXHIBITS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH GUIDELINES 15, 16, and 17,WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY, EVALUATION,OR DISPLAY AT THE HUMBOLDT DISTRICT FAIR OR THE IOWA STATE FAIR19. All Judges’ decisions are final.20. Any article may be taken from the exhibit building for use in the Fashion Revue/ClothingSelection Style Show upon approval of the Extension Staff.21. Exhibits will be released from 5:00-6:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 24. Any exhibits removedbefore this time will cause the exhibitor to forfeit the premiums awarded on the exhibit.22. The Fair Board will award premium money to individual exhibitors.23. State Fair static exhibits will be transported to the State Fair by Extension Staff or by avolunteer. If an exhibit exceeds a certain weight or size Extension Staff has the authority todecide whether they can transport the project. The 4-H exhibitor would then be responsiblefor the transporting of large or heavy exhibits to the State Fair.24. All loss or damage of Fair exhibits is the responsibility of the exhibitor. The Fair Boardand Fair Association or the Extension Service will not be liable for loss or damage ofexhibits.25. The Humboldt County Fair Board and the Show Committees reserve the right to makechanges to the printed fair book show rules, and make any and all final determinations attheir discretion.Bob AbensScott CurranKent ClendenenLance DeWinterRoss SleiterMaury AbensLarry D. Curran“Your Trusted Choice Independent Agent”(515) 332-2953513 Sumner Avenue, Box 85, Humboldt, IA 50548www.humboldtinsurance.com515-332-2953 Humboldt, IA 50548www.humboldtmutualinsurance.comIndependent Insurance AgentFarm Crop Auto Home Life Health Business Investments10

Communications DepartmentThe Communication Event program provides opportunities for 4-H youth to developtheir personal communication skills by sharing talents, knowledge, or information withothers. The events provide a series of developmental experiences for different age levels.Working Exhibits, Share-the-Fun, Educational Presentations, and ExtemporaneousSpeaking will be judged on Thursday, July 7.4-H’ers may be selected to represent Humboldt County at the Iowa State Fair August13, 14, 18 and 19, 2022 except Extemporaneous Speaking dates are August 16, 18, ormorning of 21st. Entrants may also be selected to compete at the Clay County Fair held inSeptember.The 10.00 Communications Department Award, sponsored by Bank Iowa, will beawarded to Educational Presentations, Extemporaneous Speaking, Share the Fun andWorking Exhibits participants at the 2021 4-H Fall Awards Night. A trophy will beawarded to the top senior 4-H member from this section on Wednesday, July 20.Premiums: Purple: 5.00, Participation: 4.004-H’ers who have completed 5th - 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2022 are eligible toparticipate at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Share the Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking- See event rules for age guidelines.EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONSProvides an opportunity for 4-H’ers to demonstrate communication skills bypresenting knowledge, information, or a process to an audience in order to gain adesired response.Class 11100 Educational PresentationsEducational Presentation Rules1. Time limit: Junior presentations must not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/SeniorPresentations must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be verbally told to “STOP”when they exceed the time limit.2. Participants must turn in a completed Educational Presentation Report form duringevent check-in.WORKING EXHIBITSProvides an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate, interact with, and teach anaudience in an informal and experiential way.Class 11200 Working ExhibitWorking Exhibit Rules1. Time limit: All Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 30 minute period.2. Participants must turn in a completedWorking Exhibit Report form duringevent check-in.SHARE-THE-FUNProvides an opportunity for 4-H’ersto share their skills and talents beforean audience purely for the sake ofenjoyment.Class 11300 Share-The-Fun ProgramManufacturer of dried, cured sausageShare-The-Fun Rules1. Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed5th grade through 12th grade (or thatequivalent) in 2022. Exception: If the1515 N. 15th Humboldt515-332-4121 www.ctifoods.comGood Luck to all the4-H & FFA Exhibitors!11

Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the following criteria must be applied todetermine if the club can be entered in the Share-The-Fun Program at the Iowa StateFair: At least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th - 12th grade.2. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed six minutes in length.3. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance, and other entertainment will beacceptable. All performances must be appropriate for presentation to a generalaudience.4. All performers must turn in a completed 4-H Share-The-Fun Report form at eventcheck-in to confirm stage setup, cue music, etc.EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKINGEncourages the development of communication skills by providing an opportunityto think, organize thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given alimited amount of preparation time.Class 11400 Extemporaneous Speaking ProgramExtemporaneous Speaking Rules1. Partici

4-H Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, 15 Challenge Family & Consumer Sciences Department. 17-20 Child Development, Clothing & Fashion, Food & Nutrition, Health . Open Photography Class. 58-59 All loss or damage of fair exhibits or projects is the responsibility of the exhibitor. The Humboldt County Fair Board and Fair Association or .