4H - Junior, Intermediate & Senior Exhibits


BUILDING NO. 3 - ENTER THROUGH NORTH GATE

Presented in cooperation with the County Agricultural Extension Service
of Escambia County, Florida

PAM ALLEN
County Extension Director

BETH BOLLES
Horticulturist Escambia County

DOROTHY LEE
Family & Consumer Sciences

KAY BROWN
Extension 4-H Agent - 4-H Program Leader

LIBBIE JOHNSON
Extension Agent - Agriculture / Aquaculture

CARRIE STEVENSON
Coastal Sustainability Agent

ALLISON MEHARG
4-H Livestock Agent

Eligible counties for participation in all 4-H activities are those counties in 4-H District I. Escambia County’s 4-H programleader will coordinate all of the activities and be the contact person for exhibit space and 4-H member entries. Fair booth exhibit spaces will be assigned by the 4-H programleader.Additional spaceswill be given as names become available on a reserve list.

- IMPORTANT -
Fair 4-H Awards Recognition Program will be held on Nov. 1st at 6 pm, at the Langley Bell 4-H Center. Attend this meeting to pick up ribbons, premium checks and score cards. You are responsible for pick up.

EXHIBIT AREA AND SIZE

FRONTAGE: 8 feet; DEPTH: 8 feet
BACK HEIGHT: 4 feet; SIDE HEIGHT: 4 feet
NOTE: No item on display shall extend over the 4’ Side and Height

All exhibits must occupy no less than an 8 foot front space and be separated from other exhibits as provided in the rules and regulations of the association, entered as such plainly designated by whom exhibited, otherwise such exhibits will not be eligible for premium awards.

EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION

Exhibitor is required to erect the supports within the exhibit enclosure for the display of items or articles to be used in the exhibit. The erection should be made flexible to permit a rearrangement from year to year. The exhibitor is to prepare, arrange, and otherwise complete the exhibit in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the exhibit. NOTE: Barrier for front of booth will be provided by the Fairgrounds.



RULES

  1. 1. Each exhibit must be prepared and assembled by 4-H members with supervision and minimal assistance from 4-H leaders and parents.
  2. 2. All titles and themes of 4-H exhibits must be submitted to the 4-H office by Monday, September 5, 2011.
  3. 3. No duplication of any kind will be permitted and penalty of 25 points will be assessed against an exhibitor for any duplication.
  4. 4. Exhibits are to depict some area or theme of 4-H program work.
  5. 5. A title or theme may not be used more than one year.
  6. 6. Clubs are requested to hold their exhibits to one theme, any phase of project work.
  7. 7. If, in the opinion of the judges, the exhibit is not credible, no premium will be awarded.
  8. 8. All 4-H exhibits must include, in some portion of the booth, a 4-H Clover and the words “4-H”.
  9. 9. All exhibits must be completed, area cleaned and ready for judging to begin no later than 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, and must remain in place until Oct. 30, 2011.
  10. 10. Each exhibitor must remove all items, articles or products used in the exhibit at close of fair and must leave the exhibit space in a clean condition. THIS IS A MUST!
  11. 11. Do not include name of club as part of theme or exhibit, 4-H club name can be added after judging is completed.
  12. 12. Booths should not be painted.
  13. 13. Use paper or cloth to cover booths. Staple cover on with 1/4” staples. Remove paper or cloth & staples on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  14. 14. NO PAINTING IN BUILDING 3
  15. 15. When putting in your booth, do not put anything in other booths at anytime or allow anyone to play in someone else’s booth.
  16. 16. Gates must be provided by exhibitor club.
  17. 17. All 4-H/Extension items must be picked up by Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Extension and Fair will not be held responsible for items not picked up. This applies to all booths.


PREMIUM AWARDS

4-H CLUB EXHIBITS
Junior, Senior & Intermediate

1st Premium
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
All Others 		$200 & Ribbon
$150 & Ribbon
$125 & Ribbon
$115 & Ribbon
$100 & Ribbon
$90 & Ribbon
$75 & Ribbon



4-H JUDGING SCORE CARD



1. Educational Theme (25 Points)

A. Each club should choose one theme for its exhibit.
B. The theme should be based on some phase of 4-H.
C. Is it appropriate?
D. Does it challenge the viewer?
E. Are posters and signs free from errors in spelling?
F. Does the exhibit present one main idea, clearly expressed?
G. Is adequate explanation given?

2. Originality (25 Points)

A. Is the display new or different?
B. Is there a new twist to an old idea?
C. Is there a clever or unique idea presented?
D. Does the observer leave the exhibit with a compellinginterest in something?

3. Most Effective Use of Explanatory Materials (20 Points)

A. Does the exhibit tell a story?
B. Does the arrangement of materials allow logical sequence of thought?
C. Does the exhibit give the viewer a better understanding of and appreciation for the resources or services of a community, county or organization, or of a particular agricultural or industrial enterprise of that community?
D. Each club should strive to use its material so that the exhibit will be educational, neat, clean, eye-catching, and easy for the viewer to understand.

4. Appearance (15 Points)

A. Is there unity within the exhibit?
B. Is the display neat, attractive, clean, free from clutter?
C. Is there a center of interest? Balance? Simplicity?
D. Is the exhibit space used to its best advantage?

5. Artistic Qualities (15 Points)

A. Is there a good choice of colors and decorations?
B. Is there a good choice of lettering in size and type used?
C. Are posters easy to read?
D. Consider quality of workmanship, continuity, purpose or use, practicality, appropriateness, and cost VS value of finished exhibit, and appropriateness.
E. Is an ATTENTION GETTER used effectively? (Such as motion, light design, figures, color and special features.)

Total Score: 100 Points



- IMPORTANT -
Each club must use the word; 4-H and the 4-H Clover as part of the booth