County Fair 101
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Clothing Achievement DayClothing Achievement Day is set for Monday, July 18 at the Sibley East High School Commons, 208 W Douglas St, Arlington, MN. We will be judging Fashion Review, Clothing Construction and Quilts starting about noon. Watch for a letter that was mailed the end of June to all clothing and quilting project members. The public revue will be at 7:00 p.m. All 4-Hers and the public are invited to attend. | Demonstration Day and Food Revue (Show) Demonstration Day and the Food Revue is set for Monday, July 18 at the Sibley East High School, 208 W Douglas St, Arlington, MN. The Food Revue will take place in the commons starting at 9:00 a.m. Demonstrations will take place in one of the class rooms starting at 9:00 a.m. Please register your demonstration or Food Revue in Fair Entry! | Livestock Demonstration DayLivestock Demonstration Day will be held at the Sibley County Fair on Thursday, August 4 starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Sheep and Goat Arena. If you win a trip to the State Fair you can earn $30.00 in premiums. Livestock Demonstrations are encouraged using your live animal at the fair. We will try and work around everyone’s schedule. Please register your demonstration in Fair Entry! |
Clothing Achievement Day
Clothing Achievement Day is set for Monday, July 18 at the Sibley East High School Commons, 208 W Douglas St, Arlington, MN. We will be judging Fashion Review, Clothing Construction and Quilts starting about noon. Watch for a letter that was mailed the end of June to all clothing and quilting project members. The public revue will be at 7:00 p.m. All 4-Hers and the public are invited to attend.
Demonstration Day and Food Revue (Show)
Livestock Demonstration Day
Livestock Demonstration Day will be held at the Sibley County Fair on Thursday, August 4 starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Sheep and Goat Arena. If you win a trip to the State Fair you can earn $30.00 in premiums. Livestock Demonstrations are encouraged using your live animal at the fair. We will try and work around everyone’s schedule. Please register your demonstration in Fair Entry!
County Fair Entry Day
Mark your calendar’s for TUESDAY, August 2, 2022! This will be the entry day for NON-LIVESTOCK projects. We will have conference judging from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on TUESDAY. After judging is over on Tuesday, we will be closing the building and placing the final placings on the projects and will reopen the building WEDNESDAY at 1:00 p.m. At that time you will be able to see the final placings of all the exhibits.
ATTENTION: On TUESDAY, August 2, you will NOT BE ALLOWED to enter the main gates of the Fairgrounds (South Gate). You will only be allowed to enter through the WEST GATE (off of Highway 9). There will be no parking allowed past the 4-H Foodstand and Sheep Barns. This will allow for vendors and machinery dealers to deliver their products without us being in their way. These rules will be STRICTLY ENFORCED.
Livestock will not be allowed to come into the fair until Wednesday, August 3 – NO EXCEPTIONS. NO livestock will be allowed to be housed on Tuesday.
4-H Conference Judging and Evaluation
It is designed to be a learning experience so members may explain their decision and goals relating to their project to those who are evaluating the exhibit. It is also important for youth and families to understand that conference judging is an appropriate time to ask questions of the judge about other possible methods, techniques or solutions to problems encountered when completing the project.
Judges or evaluators will ask 4-Hers questions to perceive the scope of their project activities and understanding of their workmanship in the exhibit. Putting some time into preparing yourself for your evaluation conference or interview will make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience for you. Begin by:
Presenting a neat and clean personal appearance.
Not chewing gum or having other distractions during interview.
Knowing some basic information about your exhibit and project work throughout the year – ask yourself what the judge might ask about your project (sample questions are listed below).
Most non-livestock exhibits are judged 50% on the quality of the exhibit and 50% on the exhibitor’s knowledge. It is very important that members be present for their project evaluation so their knowledge is included in the ribbon placing.
Questions that might be asked in any non-livestock are:
Why did you choose this item for exhibit? Where did you get your idea?
What other items have you made or what other activities have you done in this project area during the year?
What did you learn from your project work and specifically from preparing this exhibit?
How did you make the product?
What was the most difficult thing you encountered in preparing your exhibit? What was the most enjoyable?
What could you do to improve your exhibit?
What are your goals in this project?
What sources did you use in getting information for your exhibit? People, books, etc.
How will you use this information or item? How will you care for it?
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Cloverbud Guidelines for County Fair
| Food StandALL families should have received an email asking you to sign up for a shift in the 4-H Foodstand using online Sign Up Genius. Every 4-H family is required to work at some point and time in the Foodstand. Please sign up early to get your wanted times. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Stephanie at 507-237-4100. Each club should bring two rolls of paper towels and napkins to be used in the food stand during the county fair. Please bring these items to the Extension Office prior to the fair. At least two adults and two youth representatives from each club are expected to clean up the Food Stand and 4-H Building and grounds on Friday, July 29 starting at 4:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | County Fair Help - We Want You!!!While you are at the fair, why not volunteer to help out in your favorite area of expertise. The county fair CANNOT run smoothly without volunteers. The general exhibits volunteers can choose between two shifts. The first shift is Tuesday, August 2 from 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or the second shift is from 3:45 - 6:15 p.m. Orientation for the judge’s assistants will be held at 1:45 p.m. The jobs include checking in exhibits, record placings and arranging exhibits. We are also looking for adult volunteers to help arrange the exhibit building after all of the judging is completed from about 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. If you please could volunteer some time to help make your county fair a success, please contact the Extension Office at 507-237-4100. |
Cloverbud Guidelines for County Fair
Exhibits can be in different project areas (ex: clothing and crafts & fine arts) or in just one project area or any combination. Cloverbuds are only allowed to bring two livestock exhibits.
A parent/responsible person will be in control of the animal at all times (control means to handle and lead the animal) and Cloverbuds will not be in the show ring with regular 4-Hers. There will be a separate Cloverbud class that will take place during the show.
Cloverbuds is a non-competitive program, which means cloverbuds will receive a “Cloverbud Ribbon” at the County Fair and a flat premium.
Food Stand
ALL families should have received an email asking you to sign up for a shift in the 4-H Foodstand using online Sign Up Genius. Every 4-H family is required to work at some point and time in the Foodstand. Please sign up early to get your wanted times. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Stephanie at 507-237-4100.
Each club should bring two rolls of paper towels and napkins to be used in the food stand during the county fair. Please bring these items to the Extension Office prior to the fair.
At least two adults and two youth representatives from each club are expected to clean up the Food Stand and 4-H Building and grounds on Friday, July 29 starting at 4:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
County Fair Help - We Want You!!!
While you are at the fair, why not volunteer to help out in your favorite area of expertise. The county fair CANNOT run smoothly without volunteers. The general exhibits volunteers can choose between two shifts. The first shift is Tuesday, August 2 from 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or the second shift is from 3:45 - 6:15 p.m. Orientation for the judge’s assistants will be held at 1:45 p.m. The jobs include checking in exhibits, record placings and arranging exhibits.
We are also looking for adult volunteers to help arrange the exhibit building after all of the judging is completed from about 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. If you please could volunteer some time to help make your county fair a success, please contact the Extension Office at 507-237-4100.
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Fair Clean-Up and StallingFair Exhibit Building Clean–Up will happen on FRIDAY, July 29 – along with Foodstand Clean-Up. Each club is to have representatives there to help with this task. Clean up will start at 4:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Arlington. Please bring old rags, buckets, brooms, and lots of energy. Immediately following Clean-Up, stalling will take place for sheep, then swine, and finally beef and dairy. | HerdsmanshipKristie Bauer will be coordinating Herdmanship this year. Each club should submit AT LEAST ONE name of a person that is willing to judge Herdsmanship to her ckcbauer@gmail.com If you have more than one, please feel free to send her those names also. The judge should not be related to any 4-H member they would be judging and should have a basic knowledge of fairs and animals. | Premium Money Distribution4-Hers can pick up their premium money in cash on Sunday of the fair from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building. When arriving, you'll receive a computer print out of your exhibits and awards. It's your responsibility to see that all the information is correct. If there's a mistake, let us know, so we can get it corrected. Go to the cashier and receive your money. You'll sign the permanent record book, verifying that you received your money. Only the 4-Her or a responsible family member can pick up the money. Unclaimed premiums will be totaled up and given to your club's treasurer. |
Fair Clean-Up and Stalling
Fair Exhibit Building Clean–Up will happen on FRIDAY, July 29 – along with Foodstand Clean-Up. Each club is to have representatives there to help with this task. Clean up will start at 4:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Arlington. Please bring old rags, buckets, brooms, and lots of energy. Immediately following Clean-Up, stalling will take place for sheep, then swine, and finally beef and dairy.
Herdsmanship
Kristie Bauer will be coordinating Herdmanship this year. Each club should submit AT LEAST ONE name of a person that is willing to judge Herdsmanship to her ckcbauer@gmail.com If you have more than one, please feel free to send her those names also. The judge should not be related to any 4-H member they would be judging and should have a basic knowledge of fairs and animals.
Premium Money Distribution
4-Hers can pick up their premium money in cash on Sunday of the fair from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building. When arriving, you'll receive a computer print out of your exhibits and awards. It's your responsibility to see that all the information is correct. If there's a mistake, let us know, so we can get it corrected. Go to the cashier and receive your money. You'll sign the permanent record book, verifying that you received your money. Only the 4-Her or a responsible family member can pick up the money. Unclaimed premiums will be totaled up and given to your club's treasurer.
4-H Ribbon Auction
THE PURPOSE OF THE RIBBON AUCTION:
Promote the positive development of young people by providing opportunities for leadership and personal growth.
Provide educational interaction between 4-H members and the public that is consistent and fair; allowing buyers to support positive youth development.
Teach young people skills in business management as they understand project investments and expenses through livestock or other project areas.
Reward 4-H members for exhibiting their projects at the County Fair.
Provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to generate funds that will go directly to the Sibley County 4-H Federation to continue current 4-H programs and expand programs in the future for all 4-H members. (20% of the proceeds go to support county-wide 4-H programs including camps and scholarships).
Businesses support our 4-H youth. The auction provides advertisements for businesses.
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
Cloverbuds are NOT eligible for the auction.
Each 4-H youth may sell only one ribbon.
Parents are requested not to bid on their own child’s entry.
Eligible projects: Purple, Blue and Red ribbons for Beef, Dairy,Dog, Goat (Dairy or Meat), Horse, Llama/Alpaca, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine or Purple or Blue ribbons for Non-livestock projects.
There will NOT be a cap on Champion or Reserve Champion showmanship ribbons.
There will be a cap for each project area:
Beef, Dairy, Horse - $450 for Grand or Reserve Champion, $400 for Blue, or $250 for Red
Goat, Llama/Alpaca, Sheep, Swine - $400 for Grand or Reserve Champion, $350 for Blue , or $200 for Red
Dog, Poultry, Rabbit - $375 for Grand or Reserve Champion, $325 for Blue, or $175 for Red
Non-Livestock Projects - $200 for Grand or Reserve Champion or $150 for Blue
Animals/Projects will not automatically be sold at the auction - ribbons only. If someone would like to purchase an auction animal, that would have to be done privately after the auction.
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Costume ContestJoin the fun! On Sunday, August 7th at 11:30 a.m. in the show arena we will hold a livestock costume contest open to all 4-H members in all livestock species. If your interested in participating, PLEASE fill out a Costume Contest Form and turn in toe the Extension Office. Requirements:
We will be asking all entrants to fill out a short bio to read at the contest this year. | Round Robin Showmanship ContestThis contest will be held on Sunday afternoon of the fair at 3:00 p.m. in the arena. The top two senior showmanship winners from Beef, Dairy, Goat Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine will receive an invitation to participate. Honorable mentions in the senior category will be alternates followed by intermediate champions. They must register by the state fair trip deadline on Saturday noon. Every animal will have adults with them for safety. Directors chairs will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. | Gear Up Now for the State FairThe Minnesota State Fair runs from Thursday, August 25 through Monday, September 5, 2022. Livestock Encampment dates will be Wednesday, August 24 – Sunday, August 28. Our Non-Livestock General Encampment will be Tuesday, August 30 - Thursday, September 1, 2022. A 4-Her must have completed sixth grade to accept a trip to the State Fair. The only exception to this rule is Share the Fun skit members. Check the poster in the 4-H Building to see if you are eligible for a State Fair Trip. If you are, pick up your State Fair Packet from the desk by Saturday at 2:00 p.m. If a member wins several trips and doesn't decide by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, the trip will be offered to the next in line for the trip. Complete all forms and attend the State Fair Trip Winners Meeting on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in the 4-H Livestock Show Arena. You MUST attend this meeting if you plan on going to the State Fair. |
Costume Contest
Join the fun! On Sunday, August 7th at 11:30 a.m. in the show arena we will hold a livestock costume contest open to all 4-H members in all livestock species. If your interested in participating, PLEASE fill out a Costume Contest Form and turn in toe the Extension Office.
Requirements:
Animals need to stay safe and be able to see and breathe clearly.
All animals need to be on a halter or be controlled.
Both the animal and the exhibitor’s costume should complement each other.
Creativity is strongly encouraged.
Fun show – no premiums awarded. Awesome prizes awarded.
We will be asking all entrants to fill out a short bio to read at the contest this year.
Round Robin Showmanship Contest
This contest will be held on Sunday afternoon of the fair at 3:00 p.m. in the arena. The top two senior showmanship winners from Beef, Dairy, Goat Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine will receive an invitation to participate. Honorable mentions in the senior category will be alternates followed by intermediate champions. They must register by the state fair trip deadline on Saturday noon. Every animal will have adults with them for safety. Directors chairs will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Gear Up Now for the State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair runs from Thursday, August 25 through Monday, September 5, 2022. Livestock Encampment dates will be Wednesday, August 24 – Sunday, August 28. Our Non-Livestock General Encampment will be Tuesday, August 30 - Thursday, September 1, 2022. A 4-Her must have completed sixth grade to accept a trip to the State Fair. The only exception to this rule is Share the Fun skit members. Check the poster in the 4-H Building to see if you are eligible for a State Fair Trip. If you are, pick up your State Fair Packet from the desk by Saturday at 2:00 p.m. If a member wins several trips and doesn't decide by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, the trip will be offered to the next in line for the trip. Complete all forms and attend the State Fair Trip Winners Meeting on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in the 4-H Livestock Show Arena. You MUST attend this meeting if you plan on going to the State Fair.
Shooting Sports & Wildlife Update
Archery practice will be held on Sunday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Practice for Shotgun/Trap practice will be held on Tuesday nights from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Air Pistol/Riffle, BB gun, and .22 loading will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Remember you need 8 hours in wildlife to compete at the state shoot in September. The next Wildlife workshop will be held on Wednesday 7/13 at the Sibley County Service Center at 4:00 p.m. working on the county's state shooting sports project. Remember to bring the information you have learned about the blue bird houses.
State Shooting Sports Registrations are due by July 20th to the Extension Office. Please make sure your coaches have signed them before turning them in with your payment. If you still need one, please connect with Julie Winter.
