Dear Knox County 4-H Family & Friends, The 2016 Knox County Fair is just around the corner! Enclosed are the 4-H member passes for those who have fair entries. You need this pass to enter the fairgrounds. When you enter the fairgrounds for the first time, they will take your exhibitor pass and put on a permanent wristband. The wristband must stay on the entire fair and there will be no replacements given. The 4-H passes are attached to the Fair Schedule in the newsletter. If you have questions on exhibits, please feel free to call the office.
Sincerely, Ruth Vonderohe, Extension Educator
REMINDERS: This newsletter contains IMPORTANT DETAILS about the fair, so be sure to read it carefully. Horse Show Information on page 9 BB Gun /Air Rifle Contest Information on page 11. Remember to attend the Free Breakfast sponsored by Farmers Pride on Friday, August 12 from 6:30–9:00 am. Knox County 4-H information and the fairbook are available on our website at www.knox.unl.edu. See the enclosed flier on the new guidelines for the Wood Chips & Clean-up Order discount State Fair tickets for $5.00 each by Tuesday, Aug. 16th by noon.
Important Dates: August 7 Official Archery Contest August 8 AKSARBEN entries DUE in the
office August 10 State Fair Entries DUE Online by
5:00 pm August 10 4‐H/FFA Horse Show August 10 Official BB/Air Rifle Contest August 10 Fair Static Exhibit Check‐In August 11 Fair Livestock Check‐In Aug 11‐14 Knox County Fair August 23 State Fair Static Entries DUE in
Extension Office by 3:00 pm Aug 26‐ Sept 5 NE State Fair, Grand Island Sept 11 Norfolk Beef Expo (entries due
by August 26) Sept 17‐18 AKSARBEN Horse Show, Lincoln Sept 22‐25 AKSARBEN, Omaha
Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska– Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United Sates Department of Agriculture.
The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Fair Grounds Admission Gate Charges Begin at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Gate Admission is $10.00/person. Children 12 & under are Free.
Season passes are $30.00 – sold ONLY on Thursday.
Is your Club responsible for the Pop Stand or Show Ring Clean‐up? Better check out the schedule on page 10 in
the 4‐H newsletter.
August 2016 4‐H News
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Entering Non-Livestock 4-H Exhibits All exhibits, other than livestock, will need to be entered on Wednesday, August 10th between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Entries should be entered at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. Clover Kids
need to enter exhibits, other than animal exhibits, at this time as well. Check the guidelines in the 4-H fairbook and re-check all exhibits to see that additional information is attached to the project. Information sheets are needed in the following areas: ■ Photography exhibits require Personal Data Tags (see pages 48-49 of fairbook). Data tags available at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-project-resources/ ■Human (Child) Development exhibits -classes 1-6 & class 8. ■ Home Environment projects - supporting information is required for all Home Environment exhibits. Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design used. http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-project-resources/ ■ Forestry exhibits require labeling ■ Food exhibits must include the recipe. Food Preservation exhibits must include the recipe and label with supporting information. (page 87-88 of fairbook) ■ Citizenship exhibits require supporting information. ■ Floriculture & Horticulture exhibits require the cultivar or variety name. ■ Rockets must include a report (see page 106 of fairbook) ■ Woodworking exhibits require the plans attached. ■ Welding exhibits require information attached. Attach the information sheets to the exhibit as securely as possible. Please have your name on any additional sheets. We want to be able to reattach them if they do get separated. Thanks for your help in making entry day as smooth as possible.
Comment Writers Needed Learn more about what judges are looking for in 4-H exhibits by writing comments. If you are available to write comments during the judging on Thursday, August 11th starting at 8:00 a.m., let the office know.
Interview Judging Interview judging is available in all areas. If you would like to do interview judging on your exhibit with the judge, please sign up when you enter your exhibits on Wednesday, August 10th.
Attention Horticulture Exhibitors If you did not list the cultivar or variety name when you pre-entered your flower or vegetable exhibits, you will need to do so at entry time. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Please read the requirements in the fairbook. The following resources are available on our webpage at http://knox.unl.edu/4-h-project-resources or from the Extension office to help you prepare your exhibits for the county fair: *Selecting & Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits for Exhibits *Preparing Cut flowers for Exhibits
NEW – County
Fair Wood Chips and Clean-Up
Please see the enclosed flier on the new process for wood chips at the county fair and the clean-
up. If you have questions, please call the Extension Office.
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Best of Show in the 4-H Exhibit Building Several areas in the 4-H Exhibit Building receive sponsorship for the Best of Show. Make sure you thank the sponsor if you receive one of the Best of Shows. Foods-$10.00 Photography-$10.00 Horticulture-$5.00 These three are sponsored by the Northwest Feeders 4-H Club Clothing - sewing shears in memory of Louise Wilken, Bloomfield sponsored by Dean & Sandy Wilken Crochet - crochet hooks in memory of Bertha Mlady, Bloomfield sponsored by Dean & Sandy Wilken Forestry – $10.00 sponsored by McCormick Tree Trimming, Verdigre Woodworking - $10.00 by Sparta Sparklers 4-H Club Welding-$100.00 by an Anonymous Donor Child Dev. - $10.00 Home Environment - $10.00 These two are sponsored by Paul and Caroline Oltjenbruns, Bloomfield Floriculture - sponsored by Ketelsen Hay Company, Bloomfield Cake Decorating - trophy sponsored by Nebraska Farmers Union Refurbished Furniture - trophy sponsored by Tammi & Joanne Marsh, Hartington Ag Miscellaneous - trophy sponsored by Dan & Brenda Steiner, Northeast Ag Consulting, Hartington Fairy Gardens - $10.00 sponsored by Keith & Glenda Byerly, Bloomfield
What’s In a Ribbon Placing?
When we get ready to exhibit our projects at the Fair sometimes it’s good to take a ‘time out’ and remember what the true meanings are of the different colors of ribbons. Over the years, I think we have been ‘trained’ to think that red, and even blue ribbons are bad but this simply isn’t the case. The criteria listed on the scoresheets is used to help determine the ribbon placing: Purple: All areas should be outstanding. There should not be obvious flaws in workmanship. Blue: All areas should be rated in the very good or outstanding categories. The exhibit is generally acceptable, but with one or two areas that are not the very best they could be. Red: Ratings would generally fall in the average or needs improvement categories, with possible one very good. The exhibit has several areas that are less than perfect. White: The exhibit has many problems. It is not neatly done or durable. The design principles are not evident.
Don’t Forget to Pick-up Exhibits Fair exhibits can be picked up on Sunday night, August 14 after 6:00 p.m. or on Monday morning, August 15 from 8 to 10:00 am.
Phone Available on Fairgrounds
A phone is available in the 4-H Office on the fairgrounds for local calls only. The number is 402-373-4559.
Free Appreciation Breakfast
Farmers Pride is once again sponsoring a free breakfast for everyone on Friday, August 12 from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the American Legion Pavilion on the fairgrounds. Be sure to thank them!
Announcers Needed Announcers are needed for several shows at the fair. If any youth or adult is willing to announce, please call the office.
Wristbands Used Again The Ag Society will be using the wristbands again this year. We will still issue the 4-H member passes one time to all who have fair entries. The passes are enclosed with this newsletter. When you enter the fairgrounds for the first time, they will take your exhibitor pass and put on a permanent wristband. The wristband must stay on the entire fair and there will be no replacements given.
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Clover Kids Visit the Fair We are excited to have 88 Clover Kids enrolled this year. The goal is to encourage the Clover Kids and make this a good learning experience. Everyone receives a special Clover Kid participation ribbon for their exhibit. Entry For Clover Kids Non-Animal Exhibits: All exhibits, except animals, should be entered at the 4-H Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, August 10th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The Clover Kids will be interviewed during check-in of their exhibits. All Clover Kids are encouraged to participate in the interviewing of their exhibits, but it is not required. Clover Kids are limited to one exhibit per entry number. Dummy Roping will be done during the Horse Show on Wednesday, August 10th at 1:00 pm to 2 pm at the Horse Arena located at the northwest corner of the fairgrounds. Entering Clover Kid Animal Exhibits That Stay the Whole Fair: If you plan to keep your Bucket Calf, Bottle Lamb, or Companion Goat the entire fair, they need to be entered from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, August 11th. Please have your calf, lamb, or goat vet checked and then check-in with the Superintendents (located on the west side of the Rabbit/Poultry Building). Bucket calves, lambs and goats will be stalled in the new building. Pigs will check-in from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and must stay the entire fair. The pigs will be stalled in the Swine Barn. If you can’t find your stall or pen, check with the 4-H Office. If you plan to keep your rabbit or chicken the entire fair, they need to be entered on Thursday, August 11 from 9 am - 12 noon in the Rabbit & Poultry Barn that is next to the Harm & Tulleys Event Center.
Entry for Clover Kid Animal Exhibits the Day of the Show: If you are bringing your poultry or rabbit exhibit the day of the show, they need to be checked in 15 minutes before the show starts. Bucket calves that are being
brought in the day of the show need to be checked in between 8:00 and 9:30 am on Friday, August 12 to be vet checked. Then, please check in with the 4-H Office or the Beef Check-in Superintendents and let them know your calf is here (they will be at the north end of the Harm & Tulleys by the weigh scale). The Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show starts at 10:00 am. Bottle Lambs and Companion Goats that are being brought in the day of the show need to be checked in between 11:00 to 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 13th to be vet checked. Please check in at the 4-H Office to let us know your lamb/goat is here. The Clover Kids exhibits will be interviewed at the beginning of each show. They are encouraged to watch the rest of the show. Animal exhibits will be interviewed as follows:
Dummy Roping Wednesday, August 10, 1-2 p.m.
Cat Exhibit
Thursday, August 11, 3:30 p.m.
Dog Exhibit Thursday, August 11, 5:30 p.m.
Bucket Calf Exhibit
Friday, August 12, 10:00 a.m.
Rabbit Exhibit Saturday, August 13, 9:00 a.m.
Companion Goat & Bottle Lamb Exhibit
Saturday, August 13, 3:00 p.m.
Pig Exhibit Sunday, August 14, 9:00 a.m.
Companion Animal (Pet) Exhibit
Sunday, August 14, 8:00 a.m.
Poultry Exhibit Sunday, August 14, 9:00 a.m.
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Stall Assignments Stalls will be posted after 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 10th.
Livestock Vet Inspection
There will be a veterinarian responsible for inspecting your beef, dairy, swine, sheep and goats for clinical health signs as they are checked in. Animals cannot unload until he gives his approval. The vet will be in the area on the north end of the Harm & Tulleys Event Center to inspect animals before unloading.
Entry Day for All Animals All animals must check-in/weigh-in with the appropriate superintendent. Listed below are times for check-in and weigh-in:
Thursday, August 11, 7:00 - 10:00 am swine
Thursday, August 11, 9:00 am to 11:00 am market beef, breeding heifers, second-year
bucket calves, fall feeder calves, bucket calves, dairy, all sheep and all goats
Thursday, August 11, 9:00 am to 12 noon
rabbits and poultry exhibits
Friday, August 12, 8:00 - 9:30 am feeder calves and cow/calf pairs for one day
only
Saturday, August 13, 11 am to 12:00 noon dairy animals for one day only
Unloading Large Beef Animals
For safety purposes, the 4-H Council is asking that you unload your large beef animals at the north end of the Harm & Tulleys Event Center and enter the north entrance to check-in with the beef superintendents.
Sheep, Goat & Bucket Calf Check-In After you have your sheep, goats and bucket calves vet inspected and unloaded, check-in with the Sheep/Goat and Bucket Calf superintendents located on the west side of the Rabbit/Poultry Building. For safety purposes, do not check-in your bucket calf with the Large Beef Superintendents in the Harm & Tulleys Event Center.
Blow and Show at the Fair All beef shows at the Knox County Fair will be groomed with the method of “Blow and Show”. The judging of animals will done on the “Blow and Show” where no adhesives or color enhancers will be allowed. Clear body foam will be allowed. Animals will be docked a ribbon placing if rules are not followed. See page 15 of the County Fairbook for the Grooming of Livestock.
NEW - Bedding for County Fair Bedding (wood chips) will be available for all exhibitors this year at the County Fair. Please see the enclosed flier for important details for this year
Livestock Judging Contest The Livestock Judging Contest will be on Thursday, August 11th starting at 1:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the 4-H Office. The contest is set-up to be a learning clinic. It’s recommended that all 4-H’ers and their parents participate regardless if youth are enrolled in a livestock project. There are five classes to judge: horses, dairy heifers, swine, sheep, and beef heifers. Hope you can join us!
CHANGE in Schedule for Small Beef Shows on Friday
The 4-H Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show will start at 10 am on Friday, August 12 followed by the 4-H Bucket Calves and FFA Bucket Calves. Bucket Calves will not be allowed to participate in the Small Beef Showmanship. Recognition will be given to the top record book score, top interview score, and top show score in the Bucket Calf Show. The 4-H and FFA Small Beef (feeder calves) Showmanship will start at 1:00 p.m. followed by the 4-H and FFA feeder calves and cow/calf pairs.
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NO Carcass Contests There will be no ultrasounding done for the Carcass Contests this year. The 4-H Council made the decision to discontinue the carcass contests. The dollars will be used to award the champion and reserve champion of the large beef, sheep, and swine showmanship.
The Champions Take the Chair!
The 4-H Council has decided to honor the Champion and Reserve Champion Showman of the novice, junior and senior divisions of the Large Beef, Sheep and Swine. They are using
the dollars that would have been used to pay for the carcass contests. The bag chairs are embroidered on the back.
Health Requirements for Animals Exhibited at the Fair
Cat: Each cat that is exhibited at the fair, will be required to show proof of vaccination for rabies, panleucopenia, viral rhinotracheitis and calicivirus. Cats must
either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the show. Proof of vaccinations must be presented at check-in before the show. Shots should be given 2 weeks before the show for the best protection. Cats shall be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ring worm, any internal and external parasite and infectious diseases. If the animal is not declawed, the claws must be clipped.
No expectant or nursing mother cats may enter. Dog: Each dog that is exhibited at the fair must be immunized for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo,
and Rabies. Proof of vaccination for each dog must be provided at check-in.
Beef & Dairy: The vet will inspect all livestock before unloading. Only animals not showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases will be allowed to show. Animals that have active ringworm, lesions, visible warts,
dermatitis, or abscesses will not be allowed entry. No test required for Tuberculosis or Brucellosis. Sheep & Goats: The vet will inspect all livestock before unloading. All sheep and meat goats (except breeding sheep shown in the wool) must be shorn before vet inspection. All female sheep and goats being exhibited must have USDA official ID (scrapie tags). Under no circumstances may sheep and goats be exhibited which originate from scrapie-source flocks or scrapie-infected flocks.
Swine: Under no circumstances may swine under quarantine be exhibited. Classes are non-terminal. Swine should be free of PRV and Brucellosis. After exhibition, it is
strongly recommended that exhibited swine should be kept separate and apart from all other swine and tested negative in no less than 30 days following last exhibition or shipped directly to slaughter.
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Bucket Calf Project
Bucket Calf projects will again be judged on 3 factors: 1/3 project record book; 1/3 interview; and 1/3 show ability of animal (handling, cleanliness, health). Bucket calf record books must be turned into the 4-H Fair
Office by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11 so that the record book judging can take place prior to the show. The Bucket Calf Show will start at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12th. (No record book for Clover Kids bucket calf.) Bucket Calves will not be allowed to participate in the Small Beef Showmanship that starts at 1:00 p.m. This is for feeder calves only. Bucket Calf showmanship will be part of the Bucket Calf Show. Recognition will be given to the top record book score, top interview score, and top show score in the Bucket Calf Show.
REVISED Bucket Calf Record Books This year the bucket calf record books were revised into a Beginning Level (ages 8-12 on Jan 1) and Advanced Level (ages 13 & over on Jan 1). Contact the office for the new record book or they are available at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-project-resources/
Second Year Bucket Calf Project For those in the Second Year Bucket Calf project, the animals need to be entered on Thursday, August 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and stay the entire fair. Showmanship and judging will take place on Sunday, August 14th during the Large Beef Show. Record books need to be handed in on entry day, Thursday, August 11 by 6:00 p.m. The record book from the previous year needs to be handed in also.
Attention Swine Exhibitors
Youth PQA Plus certification will be required for swine exhibitors who plan to market their hogs at the fair through John Morrell. For those who need certification to market
their hogs, please contact the office right away to make arrangements. The Swine Show is non-terminal this year. John Morrell will be buying pigs at the fair on the live weight. The bid will be available at check-in; therefore, you must decide at check-in which pigs will be marketed and which pigs will be going home. Exhibitors selling their pigs will need to sign a Country of Origin form and a HACCP Food Guaranty form. Breeding Swine Class - Each exhibit is eligible to enter one gilt in the Breeding Swine Class. You must decide at check-in which gilt you are entering and the breeding gilt is not eligible for the Rate-of-Gain Contest. It is extremely important that hogs are not fed in the wash racks as it clogs up the drainage system. Please feed them in their pens! Please do not use any oil based products on your hogs, because this interferes with the tattoos. Also be aware that ID’s will be checked against their ID sheets when they are checked in at the fair.
What Is Herdsmanship? This may be old news to many of our 4-H members, but it is important for ALL of us to remember what Herdsmanship is about if you are exhibiting livestock at the County Fair. Herdsmanship is the way that a 4-Her displays his or her animals at the Fair. It refers to how neat and attractive 4-H members keep the livestock barn. It also shows how well you care for your animals. At County Fair, State Fair, AKSARBEN and other events 4-H’ers are judged on Herdsmanship. The overall purpose of this is to: 1. Develop knowledge and skill in proper handling and stabling of livestock. 2. Develop knowledge & skill in proper care and use of equipment. 3. Present to Fair visitors a neat, attractive, and well-kept livestock exhibit. 4. Develop club spirit, pride, and cooperation. Let’s all put forth an extra effort with Herdsmanship this year to present an inviting atmosphere to the public.
Fairground Camping Sites The contact for camping sites at the Knox County Fairgrounds is Debbie Nipp, phone 402- 373-4655.
4-H Round Robin Contest The 6th Annual 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest will be held on Sunday, August 14th following the Large Beef Show or approximately 4:00 p.m. 4-H Dress Code is required. The Round Robin Showmanship Contest provides an opportunity for the 4-H Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Division Showman from the large animal species (horse, small beef, sheep, swine, and large beef) to compete for the best all-around senior showman honors at the fair. It is very possible that one of the reserve showman could be named as Champion Round Robin Showman. Complete rules are available on page 17 of the fairbook.
Belt Buckles for Round Robin Contest
Belt buckles will be given to the Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Showman. Thanks to Paul Drobny, Bomgaars for ordering the buckles and the 4-H Council for sponsoring the belt buckles.
Home Environment Supporting
Information If you are entering an exhibit in the Home Environment area, you will need to include supporting information. Attach information to explain steps taken and information must also include element or principle of design used. A tag has been designed to make this easier and is available from the office or on our website at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-project-resources/ Also on the website are guidelines for home environment exhibits and information on the element and design principles.
Photography Data Tags Personal Data Tags are required on all Photography exhibits. Glue the tags securely to back of exhibits or include as page one in your photo journal. Photo journals only require Part A of the tag, all prints and displays will require both Part A & B. For the photography portfolio in Unit 3, the tag can be placed inside the plastic sleeve with the photo. See pages 48-52 of the fairbook for the complete guidelines. The Data Tags are available from the Extension Office or can be printed off our website at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h-project-resources/
Pee Wee Shows at the County Fair The Knox County Ag Society will be sponsoring Open Class Pee Wee Bucket Calf & Bottle Lamb Shows at the 2016 Knox County Fair. General Rules Include:
You can bring your own animal or use an animal already at the fair
Animals should be broke to lead and clean, clipping not necessary
Non 4-H members age 3 and older are eligible to participate.
More information will be available from the Ag Society.
The bucket calf will show on Friday at 10:00 am and the bottle lamb on Saturday at 3:00 pm.
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Thank You Notes after Fair If you win a trophy that is sponsored, please send a Thank You Note to the sponsor on your trophy. If there is no sponsor listed, please thank the Knox County AG Society. They pay for the trophies that are not sponsored. A complete address of the sponsor will be available in the 4-H Office. The 4-H program is dependent on donor support. Please help us give the donors the thanks they deserve.
4-H T-Shirts
The 4-H T-shirts for showing your animal projects at the fair are
available at the Extension Office and we will have them at the County Fair also. Cost of the green 4-H T-shirts are: Youth (10-12 & 14-16) and Adult (Small, Medium, Large, XL) - $8.00 each. We also have some of the white 4-H T-shirts left for $6.00 each. Dress Code: 4-H exhibitors showing any animal projects (beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, cat, dog, poultry, pets and rabbits may wear a long-sleeve white shirt, white T-shirt (no club names), or the official Knox County T-shirt (either the green or the white T-shirt) and blue or dark jeans are preferred. No neck ties, hats, caps or other type of headgear are to worn in the show ring. Hard soled shoes or boots are recommended. Horse show exhibitors will find dress code regulations in the Horse Division of the fairbook.
2016 County Fair Horse Show Information The 4-H Horse Superintendents met and assigned the official patterns and trail class for the Fair. The Horse Show will start at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10th. Reining Patterns: Novice & Juniors - pattern 1 Seniors - pattern 5 Ranch Horse Pleasure Class - Pattern 1 Trail Class – Novice, Juniors & Seniors: 1) open, pass through & close gate 2) trot over 4 logs 3) side pass over post in both directions 4) open mailbox, retrieve object, hold object up, put back in mailbox and close mailbox 5) cross bridge 6) dismount ■ Before the Horse Show starts, there will be a mandatory meeting for horse exhibitors at 8:15 a.m. by the office ■ Show Order - Senior, Junior, Novice, FFA ■ After showmanship classes - arena is open for all exhibitors to warm-up their horses. ■ Any new ponies will need to be officially measured prior to show starting. ■ To receive a trophy, the exhibitor must have received a purple ribbon. (see page 11 of the fairbook under Premiums) ■ Must be present to get ribbon. Ribbons will be handed out in the arena. ■ Roping Class & Goat Tying fees: $3.00 for each class (must be paid with pre-entry form) ■ No additions on entry day. ■ Scratches: If you need to scratch, please do so one event prior to their class or as soon as possible. Once they have scratched from a class, they cannot re-enter.
Lunch Stand Available at Horse Show The Commancheros 4-H Club will have a Lunch Stand at the 4-H/FFA Horse Show on Wednesday, August 10h.
Armbands at 4-H Office Armbands will be available at the Horse Arena Office on the Fairgrounds Wednesday morning, August 10th. Cost is $3.00 each.
2016 AKSARBEN 4-H Horse Show September 17-18, Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln
Entries due August 8 to Extension Office Information available at
Bars for 4-H Pop Stand We are looking for any 4-H families who would like to donate bars to the 4-H Pop Stand during the Fair. We would like the bars individually wrapped and can be left in the 4-H Office or at the 4-H Pop Stand on Thursday, Friday or Saturday of the Fair. If you have time and would like to help out, we would appreciate it.
4-H Pop Stand Schedule
Thanks to all the clubs for helping with the 4-H Pop Stand. We have put together a schedule for this year. If your club cannot work at the time scheduled, please let us know immediately. Please remind 4-H members to wash their hands before working in the pop stand. Again, thanks for your help.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11: 12-3 Knox County Knockouts 3-6 Alcott Lads & Lassies
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13: 8-12 Midwest Beef 12-3 Northwest Feeders 3-6 SE Wranglers
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14: 8-12 Sparta Sparklers 12-3 Running Water 3-6 Knox County Kids
Show Ring Clean-up Assignments In order to keep the Show Ring (seating area) clean, we will assign 4-H Clubs with livestock interest to Livestock Show Ring Clean-up. Show Ring Clean-up will be reflected on herdsmanship scores. Please pick up trash and brooms will be available in the 4-H Office for check out to sweep the seats in the Old Show Barn (OSB) and the Harm & Tulleys Building. Clean-up should be done right after the show is over at the approximate times. Thanks!
Thursday, August 11
After Judging Contest (3:30 pm) Knox County Knockouts
After Cat & Dog Show (7:00 pm) OSB & Outside
Arena SE Wranglers
Friday, August 12
After Small Beef Show (5:00 pm) Lucky Lads & Lassies
Saturday, August 13
After Rabbit Show (1 pm) OSB Lucky Livewires
After Dairy Goat/Dairy Show (4 pm)
Running Water
After Sheep Show (7 pm) Alcott Lads & Lassies
Sunday, August 14
After Poultry Show (12 noon) OSB Midwest Beef
After Swine Show (12 noon)
Sparta Sparklers
After Large Beef Show & Round Robin (5 pm) Northwest Feeders
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Nebraska 4-H Shooting
Sports Program
Safety first – but lots of fun! Learn safe gun handling skills and
sound fundamentals of shooting under the guidance of caring and knowledgeable adult volunteers.
Promotes positive youth-adult interaction and peer ledership.The focus is on the total development of the young person.
The Dress Code for the official 4-H Shooting Sports Contests (Archery, BB Gun, Air Rifle, .22 Rifle, and Shotgun) need to wear the official Knox County 4-H T-shirt (green or white) or a plain white T-shirt is acceptable and jeans or shorts.
Official BB Gun & Air Rifle Contest
Wednesday, August 10, 3:00 pm Harm & Tulleys Event Center
Knox County Fairgrounds The BB Gun, & Air Rifle will be shooting 10 shots from each of the four positions: prone, kneeling, standing and sitting. Schedule for the contest (the letters stand for the beginning letter of the contestant’s last name):
Shooters need to bring their gun and safety glasses and have a partner/coach to assist. If you are the coach or partner, please bring a chair. There are NO SCOPES on BB Guns or Air Rifles. If you unable to make your time slot to shoot, you will be moved to the next available time slot or fit in whenever you arrive. If you are in both BB Gun and Air Rifle, please be there to shoot by 6:00 p.m. Don’t wait until your assigned time to try to do both.
2016 Nebraska State Fair Information
The official State Fair dates are August 26 through September 5, 2016. Visit the website below for information about the Nebraska State Fair and the State Fair 4-H Fairbook http://4h.unl.edu/nebraska-state-fair or http://www.statefair.org/p/getinvolved/4h-ffa
State Fair Premier 4-H Science Award
As you plan your 4-H fair exhibits, remember to incorporate 4-H Science into your exhibit. The Premier 4-H Science Award recognizes 4-H youth static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of 4-H Science (science, technology, engineering, or applied math) at the State Fair. Exhibits in most curriculum areas will be considered for the award. Youth can identify one exhibit to be considered for the Premier 4-H Science Award. The application must be submitted along with a photograph of the exhibit (to be used for identification only). All projects successfully incorporating 4-H Science, based on the judging sheet, and selected to be exhibited at State Fair will be recognized with a certificate and up to 5 4-H Science exhibits will receive a $100 cash award sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation.
4-H & FFA State Fair Livestock Entry Information
All 4-H and FFA advance state fair entries (beef, sheep, swine, meat goats, and poultry, rabbits, dog, and companion animals) must be entered in ShowWorks on or before August 10 by 5 pm. To enter 4-H livestock classes online, go to http://www.statefair.org/p/getinvolved/4h-ffa. These entries are entered by the families, not the county, and must be paid for by credit card. There are no other options for payment. You may also order additional passes or the discount passes at this time also.
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI): All animals entering the Nebraska State Fairgrounds must be accompanied by a current CVI (except cats, rabbits, pigeons and poultry originating in Nebraska).These are required on all animals entering the Nebraska
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State Fair grounds and will be checked by a veterinarian at the Livestock Check-In Trailer prior to entering the grounds. If you have both 4-H and FFA livestock, they may be listed on the same health certificate as they will be checked at the same time. State Fair Health Requirements can be found at http://www.statefair.org/p/getinvolved/270
State Fair Discount Ticket Policy
The SF discount tickets will once again be available to 4-H exhibitor families. The tickets are $5.00 each and must be ordered through the Extension Office by Noon on Tuesday, August 16th. No exceptions! Payment must be made when ordered and no refunds are made. Livestock families can order their own $5.00 discount tickets when they enter their livestock.
4-H livestock exhibitors (beef, sheep, swine, rabbit, poultry, meat goat and dairy) will receive 1 exhibitor pin (badge) which is good for the entire Stater Fair (11 days). Families may purchase additional badges for $25.00 each.
4-H exhibitors who participate in the Fashion Show, Dog Show, and Presentation Contest will receive 1 single-day pass for each day in which they participate.
Sponsors (chaperones) will not receive a free ticket this year.
General Parking on the fairgrounds is still free this year for your vehicle. State Fair Gate Admission:
Outside gate admission will be $12.00, with
$5.00 days on Monday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 31.
Gate admission on Tuesday, August 30 will be $2.00 and Thursday, Sept. 1 will be $3.00.
Children 6 to 12 will be $3.00 every day and children 5 and under will be free every day.
State Fair Volunteer Opportunities Nebraska 4-H is looking for volunteers to help with exhibit entry day, judging, and serving as 4-H exhibit building hosts and greeters. Volunteers will also be needed for educational activities in the 4-H Building, serving as the Lil’ Green Mascot and assist with all 4-H contests and events throughout the State Fair. State Fair 4-H volunteers will receive a fair pass for the day(s) they volunteer. For more information go to: http://4h.unl.edu/state-fair/volunteer
Nebraska State Fair ID Contests Saturday, August 27
4-H/FFA Building Registration ½ hour before contest
Insect ID at 9:30 a.m. Tree ID at 12:00 noon
Horticulture ID at 2:30 p.m. Weeds & Grass ID at 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitors wanting to participate in any of the contests must submit their entries via the Showorks Online Registrations which will require payment of entry fees ($5 per contest) with a credit card. Go to http://www.statefair.org/p/getinvolved/4h-ffa
AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo
September 22-25, 2016 CenturyLink Center, Omaha NE
Entries Due by August 8 to the Extension Office
Information Available at http://www.aksarbenrodeo.com/p/events/stock
show
Norfolk Beef Expo Sunday, September 11, 2016
Calves Check-in on Saturday, Sept 10 from 4-6 pm
NECC Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex $25.00 Fee per calf
Entries due by August 26, 2016 Contact the Extension Office for an entry form
or go to: http://www.norfolkareachamber.com/chamber_
event/beef-expo/
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NEW ‐ County Fair Wood Chips and Clean‐Up
This year the sand will not be moved out of the Harm & Tulleys Event Center. It
will be firmly packed down. After the sand has been packed, no skid loaders will be
allowed in the Harm & Tulleys Event Center. We appreciate the cooperation of
everyone in this new process.
There will be a pile of wood chips inside the Harm & Tulleys Event Center and
outside by the swine barn that are available for all livestock exhibitors. This includes
sheep, goat, swine and bucket calf exhibitors. All exhibitors will be responsible for
getting their own wood chips to their stalls. Please bring wheel barrels and shovels if
you have them. There may be a limited supply to borrow.
All exhibitors will be responsible for cleaning up their stalls when they leave on
Sunday night. This means cleaning up all the wood chips and taking to the designated
area. Please bring rakes to clean the chips out of the sand.
Be resourceful in your use of the wood chips. Pens/stalls do not have to be
changed every day ‐ they can be spot cleaned. Feed and water buckets are not to be in
pens except during feeding or watering times.
Again, we appreciate the cooperation of all 4‐H and FFA families.
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