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4-H IS 4 U

4-H is a community of youth across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. We’re glad you’re part of 4 -H! Once a 4-H family, always a 4-H family!

2018 Gage County Fair & Expo July 25-29, 2018 It’s a community celebration!

Does participation in county fairs make a difference in the lives of youth? According to a recent survey the answer is….. YES!! County fairs are the culmination and ultimate celebration of learning. Preparation for the county fair is an investment of time and energy that results in developing leadership skills, strong character, project-related skills, positive relationships, and other life skills. Add decision making, setting and reaching goals, and working as a family…it’s a winning combination!

VOLUNTEER-PARTICIPATE-CELEBRATE at the Gage County Fair & Expo

Sport a Winning Attitude Good sportsmanship is an expectation. Competitive programs abound with “teachable moments.” It’s important that children (and adults) learn to be fair and generous competitors and realize the fair is only one piece of the educational experience. The six pillars of Character Counts! and sportsmanship go hand-in-hand. We hope you will promote good sportsmanship at the fair and all competitive and non- competitive events. “Sportsmanship makes good 4 - H members GREAT!” “It’s up to us to set the example, to teach children that sportsmanship and character building go hand-in- hand, at the fair and in life.”

Sport a Winning Attitude Trustworthiness -a good sport has integrity, is honest, loyal to friends, and keeps their promises. Respect -a good sport treats others the way they want to be treated, shows respect for judges and officials. Responsibility -a good sport is accountable for their actions and shows self-restraint. Fairness -a good sport treats people fairly and plays by the rules. Caring -a good sport shows concern and compassion for others. Citizenship -a good sport gives service to their community.

Pre-fair 4-H Events

Presentations Contest Tuesday, June 26, 2018 3:00 – 7:00 pm Extension Office  Entry deadline June 19  Fairbook page 73

Table Setting Contest Tuesday, June 26, 2018 3:00 – 7:00 pm Extension Office  Entry deadline June 19  Fairbook page 73

Fashion Show Monday, July 16-Beatrice High School  Entry deadline July 6  Modeling & construction judging morning & early afternoon  Teen Fashion Board, afternoon  Public Revue, Hevelone Center, 7:00 p.m.  Fairbook page 74

2018 Gage County Fair and Expo Exhibit Entry Static: Online (July 18) Paper (July 11) Exhibit entry @ 4-H Building Tuesday, July 24 2:00-7:00 p.m. **NEW Livestock: Online (July 18) Paper: (July 6) Youth must be enrolled in project to exhibit

Entering Exhibits 4-H Building  enter exhibits online: gage.fairwire.com  2 tags/exhibit printed at Extension Office  attach BOTH tags to each exhibit  each exhibit must be labeled with name, exhibitor number, age, section number, class number, years in project Livestock/Horse/Small Animals  NEW – ALL livestock entries are online: gage.fairwire.com  Extension Office will print tags after check-in/weigh-ins  Exhibitor will receive tag before each class as they line up  Dogs & Cats must have current vaccinations; bring certificate/form with your entries  Final details released prior to the fair

2018 Gage County Fair and Expo Fairbook- It’s in there!  Index -page 1  Schedule -page 2  Open Class  Livestock – pages 5-6  Static – pages 7-20  General Information -pages 21-23  4-H/FFA Division  Livestock, Small Animals, Horse – pages 24-35  Static – pages 36-72  4-H Contests – pages 73-75  Clover Kids – page 75

4-H Building  Animal Science – Department 35; fairbook page 36  Plant Science -Department 36; fairbook pages 37-40  Environmental Education & Earth Science – Department 37; fairbook pages 41-46  Engineering -Department 38; fairbook pages 46-52  Healthy Lifestyles, Food & Nutrition, Cake Decorating, Food Preservation, Safety -Department 39; fairbook pages 52-57  Clothing -Department 40; fairbook pages 58-60  Home Environment -Department 40; fairbook pages 61-64  Communication & Expressive Arts -Department 41; fairbook pages 65-71  Leadership & Citizenship – Department 42; fairbook pages 71-72  Contests – Department 43; fairbook pages 73-75  Clover Kids – Department 44; fairbook page 75

Fairbook Design Each department is set up the same way. Ex: Foods department – page 52  Theme exhibits  Project exhibit information  Classes open to a 4-H member enrolled in foods OR any 4-H member  Classes that youth must be enrolled in project - Ex: Cooking 101

4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitors Exhibitors must have completed YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) course and submitted certificate to Extension Office by June 1 (not applicable to horse project). **Second grade youth, age 7, contact Extension Office for certification. Horse ID deadline: June 1 Livestock ID deadline: June 15 No health certificates required -health regulations, fairbook page 22

4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitor Dress Code 4-H Exhibitor: 4-H t-shirt (white, green or grey), blue jeans, hard-soled shoes (t-shirts for sale at Extension Office or at fair, 4-H Building) FFA Exhibitor: FFA t-shirt, blue jeans, hard-soled shoes Horse Exhibitor: white shirt/blouse, blue jeans, boots or hard-soled shoes, armband **Exmark t-shirts are not to be worn for showing.

What’s In a Ribbon?  Exhibit is outstanding  No obvious flaws  Exceeds the standard in every criteria

What’s In a Ribbon?  Exhibit is very good  Several areas may not be the very best they could be  Exceeds the standard in most criteria

What’s In a Ribbon?  Exhibit is average or needs improvement in some categories  Exhibit does meet all criteria

What’s In a Ribbon?  Exhibit needs improvement  May not be neatly done or durable  May not be ready to use  Does not meet the criteria in area/s NOTE: Ribbon placing may be dropped one placing if exhibit is incomplete or does not meet class description.

Non-Competitive Classes  not judged  theme ribbon for theme classes  rainbow ribbon (non-theme classes)  $2.00 premium “Children are like kites; they need guidance and direction so they can soar.”

Clover Kids *Future 4-H Members*  Non-competitive  Educational pre-4-H fun, primarily for kindergarten and grade 1  No enrollment  Ribbon awarded for participation

Clover Kids *Future 4-H Members*  Exhibits in 4-H Building  Entry on Tuesday, July 24, 2:00 – 7:00 pm  Clover Kids Modeling (page 75)  4-H Fashion Show  Monday, July 16, 7:00 pm  Hevelone Center, Beatrice High School  No registration required

Clover Kids *Future 4-H Members*  Clover Kid Showmanship - page 75  Companion Animals, Horse, Livestock  For information, call 402-223-1384 or email jesau2@unl.edu  Goin ’ Showin ’ backpacks sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America Let the Fun Begin!

Thanks for Coming home to the 2018 Gage County Fair. Check-out Exhibits  Sunday, July 29, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m., 4-H Building  Load out trailers  Pick up premium check  No premium paid on exhibits removed prior Now Go home , come back next year!

It’s Not Over Till It’s Cleaned Up! Fairgrounds Clean-Up Monday, July 30, 9:00 a.m.  4-H and FFA ag and home economics youth, parents, volunteers  Free lunch by Gage County Ag Society

This We Believe  4-H kids are more important than 4-H projects  There is more than one way of doing most things  Our job is to teach youth HOW to think, not WHAT to think  Every youth needs to feel important, to win, and be praised  No award is worth sacrificing the reputation of a youth, adult or volunteer  A blue ribbon youth with a red ribbon chicken is more desirable than a red ribbon youth with a blue ribbon chicken

We’re Here to Help U!  phone: 402-223-1384  email: jesau2@unl.edu, nstoner2@unl.edu, jmilius2@unl.edu  fax: 402-223-1370  websites: http://gage.unl.edu http://www.gagecountyfair.com http://4h.unl.edu  Facebook: UNL Extension in Gage County

Thanks for your time, energy and enthusiasm! You put the fun & meaning in our jobs!  We couldn’t do it without you!  Relax. Have fun.  See you next year!  Live green - Learn green - ❤ green

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