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Participation in the Northern Maine Fair is a chance for 4-H members to be recognized for the projects they have done and skills they have gained over the past 4-H year. club members and independents who are properly registerecd with County 4-H programs from any part of Maine are eligible to compete for premiums at the Northern Maine Fair provided County and State 4-H rules and regulations are followed. No entry fees are charged for 4-H events.
4-H Exhibit Hall
4-H exhibits entered at the Exhibit Hall should reflect ongoing work done by the member in their project area during this 4-H year. Life Skills Wheels/judging cards must accompany each project, as well as a Northern Maine Fair computer entry form. Although project records are not collected at the fair, members are expecteed to submit a project record on any project area exhibited. 4-H members from any county in Maine may enter exhibits, but should check with the Extension Office for rules that may differ from those in their county.
Club exhibits and projects may be delivered to the Northern Maine Fair Exhibit Hall between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 AND from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 28, 2004. each club is responsible for setting up their members entries. Judging will take place on the afternoon of July 28. 4-h members, parents and volunteers may not be present during judging. All displays must be picked up between 9 a.m. and noon on Sunday, August 8. Projects removed prior to this time will not receive premiums.
4-H Division 200 - Club Exhibits
Premiums: 1st - $30.00; 2nd - $25.00; 3rd - $20.00; All other places will receive Worhty Exhibitor Premium - $10.00.
2004 Club Exhibits
4-H Face of the Future
Your club's 4-H Club Exhibit should tell the public about some aspect of 4-H in general as well as some special information about your club and its projects and activities. Exhibits should be constructed by the club members with guidance from the adult volunteers. the club's name and town and names and ages of members who worked on the exhibit must be displayed. The display may include both poster and display items. Please contact the extension office for a complete list of criteria for displays.
Member Project Exhibits
Premiums: Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White - $1.00
Judges Choice Ribbons will be awarded to recognize a unique or outstanding project, which exemplifies an unusually high degree of creativity, care, time or research, by the 4-H'er.
Rules:
1. exhibits may be submitted by enrolled 4-H members in maine. Projects must be those currently carried by the member and entries must be produced or prepared during the current 4-H year.
2. Members may enter only one exhibit per category except where multiple classes are listed. In that case, one entry per class will be allowed. Multiple items will be entered and judged as one project.
3. each exhibit must be accompanied by a fully and accurately completed exhibit card/Life Skills Wheel card.
4. The exhibits displayed must represent the efforts of 4-H member and no one else.
5. Project using kits may not be entered except in categories where it is noted ok.
6. Exhibits will be judged by the Danish System. each worthy project will be awarded ribbons and premiums on the basis of how well it displays appropriate skills for the member's age and skill level.
7. The fair will afford the best protection possible for project exhibits. However, Cooperative Extension and the Fair distinctly disclaim any liability for loss or damage to exhibits. There is no continuous security.
8. The categories allowed are listed below. Please see the 2004 exhibit guide (available from the extension) for specific rules for each category.
Division 201 - Agriculture Division 202 - Art
Division 203 -Animal Projects Class 1 - Painting and watercolor (no paint by #)
Class 1 - Beef Class 2 - Drawing and scetching
Class 2 - Dairy Class 3 - Sculpture
Class 3 - Sheep Class 4 - Computer Art
Class 4 - Swine Class 5 - Miscellaneous
Class 5 - Goat Division 204 - Astronomy
Class 6 - Horse Division 205 - Automotive and Small Engines
Class 7 - Alpaca Division 206 - Beekeeping
Class 8 - Rabbit Division 207 - Bicycle
Class 9 - Dog Divison 208 - Camping
Class 10 - Cat Division 209 - Child care/Babysitting
Class 11 - Pets/small animals Division 210 - Citizenship or Community Service
Class 12 - Poultry Division 211 - Computers
Division 212 - Crafts Division 213 - Creative Writing
Class 1 - Baskets Division 214 - Electricity
Class 2 - Candle-making Division 215 - Entomology (NO LIVE BUGS!)
Class 3 - Ceramics, pottery or paper mache Division 216 - Environmental Science
Class 4 - Knickknacks and decorating items Division 217 - Field Crops and Fruits
Class 5 - Leathercraft Division 218 - Fishing
Class 6 - Macrame Division 219 - Food Preparation
Class 7 - Metalcraft Division 220 - Food Preservation
Class 8 - Miscellaneous Division 221 - Forest Conservation
Division 222 - Forestry Division 223 - Gardening - Indoor
Division 224 - Garden Fruits and Vegetables Division 225 - Garden Flowers
Division 226 - Geology - Rocks and Minerals Division 227 - Health, First Aid, safety
Division 228 - Hobbies and Collections Division 229 - Home Improvement
Division 230 - Jewelry Division 231 - Knitting and Crocheting
Division 232 - Maple Syrup Division 233 - Models
Division 234 - Music and Musical Instuments Division 235 - Pen Pal
Division 236 - Photography Division 237 - Physical Fitness and Sports
Division 238 - Public Speaking Division 239 - Quilting
Division 240 - Reading Division 241 - Recycling
Division 242 - Rocketry Division 243 - Sewing
Division 244 - Science and Math Division 245 - Snowmobile
Division 246 - Stitchery Division 247 - Veterinary Science
Division 248 - Wildflowers Division 249 - Wildlife
Division 250 - Woodworking Divison 251 - Wool
Division 252 - Creativity Unlimited
4-H Livestock
Entry is open to all 4-H members from maine, no entry fees are required for 4-h classes. Intent to participate forms must be received no later that July 23, 2004. Mail entries to: Christy Fitzpatrick at Cooperative extension, P.O. Box 8, Houlton, Maine 04730.
Exhibitor of Character Awards
Raising, showing and marketing livestock is an important project for many Maine 4-H members. Character education, a key piece of the 4-H plan of work, has an important role to play in livestock work. The "Exhibiting Character" Awards program recognizes 4-H livestock exhibitors who show exemplary character at Maine fairs. This recognition program highlights for 4-H members, parents, adult volunteers, judges, fair officials and the public the importance of ethical behavior and decision making. Specific criteria based on good character pillars of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship may be obtained from the County
4-H Office.
4-H Livestock Special Notices.
1. 4-H families are reminded that alcohol and drug possession or use by members on the fairgrounds is strictly prohibited. Members who violate this rule will be inelligible to show. All family members are reminded that state and local laws must be obeyed. 4-H members are expected to show respectful behavior to each other, to adults and family members, and to the public at all times.
2. Any animal which cannot be controlled by its handler will be returned immediately to the barn and is disqualified.
3. Only handlers and judges are allowed in the show ring.
4. All animals for whom there is an approved rabies vaccine should be innoculated prior to arrival at the fair.
5. All animals must be in good health. Upon arriving at the fairground, all 4-H animals should be inspected by the Livestock Superintendent, and if found unfit must be returned home. Evidence of ringworm, warts, mange, foot rot, sore mouth, or any other infectious condition or disease will be cause for removal. Animals with these conditions may not be exhibited at any other fair until cleared by the State Veterinarian and released by the Division of Animal Industry. Warts may not be removed on the fairgrounds.
6. All animals must be properly cared for at all times while on the fairgrounds.
7. Animals belonging to a 4-H member must be cared for and prepared for showing by the member. Members may be assisted by other members. If there is a safety concern, an adult should be close enough to intervene if necessary for the safety of the members or bystanders.
8. All animals being shown must have an Animal Approval Form on file in the Extension Office by the required date. Members must have a copy of this form with them at the fair. This form must be presented to the 4-H professional before the show begins. Substitutions of livestock may be made as long as the substituted animal is on the Animal Approval Form and the 4-H superintendent is notified before the show.
9. All animals must be housed in the assigned areas.
10. All rules and notices stated by the Fair Livestock Superintendent apply to 4-H members and families and any exception can be granted only by the Livestock Superintendent. Please read those rules carefully.
UMCE Regulations for 4-H Shows
At Maine Agricultural Fairs
Approved October, 18, 1995
1. January 1, is the base date for the age of the exhibitor.
2. Age Requirements:
4-H exhibitor must have turned 9 before midnight December 31, but not 19 before midnight of December
31, in order to show in dairy, beef, goat, sheep, swine, and horse shows. 4-h members age 7 or 8 as of
January 1, may also participate in goat or sheep shows using goats or sheep born on or before January 1, of
the show year. no ram lambs. Collars are required for goats and halters for sheep and a lead is permitted.
4-H members age 5 or 6 as of Janaury 1, will be limited to small animals, domestic pets, and poultry shows. Shows and classes for 5-8 year olds are not required but left to the discretion of the respective fairs.
3. At least one adult, other than the judge must be present in the show ring with exhibitors age 7 or 8 as a
safety precaustion .
4. Persons assisting in th elivestock show ring must be 9 as of January 1.
5. Leased animals will be permitted in 4-h shows.
6. All shows will require that exhibitors present a signed Standard Animal Approvaal Form for 4-H Animal
Shows to the 4-H professiona l before the required dates.
7. Age of Animal to be determined by date of show.
Entry Divisions