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4-H Fair Book

Policies and Rules

All 4-H members, their families, and leaders, please read the following instructions carefully as well as those in Open Class. Every 4-H member must know and understand the rules and regulations pertaining to his or her individual project areas. If you have questions, please call the WSU Extension Office at (360) 378-4414.

In general, refer to WA State 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook (PDF)

Requirements to Participate at the San Juan County Fair and Receive Premium Points

Meet enrollment deadlines for the current year.
Meet animal ownership deadlines as stated in the Washington State University 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook.
Submit Fair Entry registration by deadline.
Meet all other deadlines and requirements for project areas (i.e. Animal Ownership, Project Enrollment, Market Animal Forms, Horse Certificates, and Horse Lease Agreements).

Requirements for State Fair Participation and Exhibition

In addition to the department rules, eligibility for State Fair includes completion of the San Juan County requirements for member Year-End Completion (refer to San Juan County 4-H Leaders Council Policy).

General Rules and Information

Eligible members must have reached their 8^th birthday by October 1 of the current 4-H year to be eligible for competitive situations, including livestock shows and auction sales.
Premium Points are only given to eligible members. Premiums will be paid on a per point basis, with the amount per point determined by the County Fair Board. Cloverbud members are not eligible to compete but may participate in noncompetitive situations. They will not receive premium money but will receive a ribbon for their efforts.
According to the WA State Fairs Commission Guidelines for Evaluation of County Fair, every exhibit in the Fair must be in place for public viewing for at least seven hours to qualify for premium points. The SJC Fair Board intends to comply with this guideline.
4-H uses the Danish System of judging. The Judge will determine Best of Show, Award of Achievement or Award of Merit if warranted. Groups or Club entries will be awarded one rosette.
In each 4-H Department, a Grand Champion rosette ribbon will be awarded to the highest qualifying blue-ribbon recipient, and a Reserve Champion rosette ribbon will be awarded to the next highest.
No entries will be accepted or judged that were part of a school assignment or evaluated at a previous time or event.
All exhibits must have been made or produced by the 4-H member during the current 4-H year. Please refer to the Washington 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook (PDF) for livestock exceptions and animal ownership requirements.
Washington State 4-H Fair: contact the SJ Co. Extension Office at (360) 378-4414 for more information on awards and qualifications to participate or visit The Sate Fair Website for details.
Department Superintendents and other Fair officials have the authority to make management decisions regarding the 4-H Fair exhibits and entries within their departments as set by 4-H Leaders Council and the Washington State 4-H Program.
Animal Barns close at 8 PM Sunday evening of Fair. Animals and décor may be taken off the grounds after this time. You are responsible for the cleaning of your pen and project area before Monday evening after Fair, or when you haul out, whichever is earliest.
The 4-H Still Life building closes at 8 PM Sunday evening of Fair. Exhibits are allowed to be removed at 8 PM Sunday or Monday between 9 AM and noon.
No exhibits may be removed from the Fairgrounds prior to 8:00 pm Sunday. Exhibitors who remove their exhibits from the fair before 8:00 pm Sunday will not receive premiums and may not be able to exhibit at the San Juan County Fair in the future.
4-H exhibits at the San Juan County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. San Juan County 4-H Leaders Council, San Juan County Fair Board, Washington State University, nor the San Juan County Fair can accept responsibility for loss or damage due to conditions imposed by large crowds, arrangements in the buildings in which displays are housed and the number of exhibits. 4-Hers who have exhibits of great sentimental or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to possible hazards at the fair.

Age Divisions are determined by the members age as of October 1 of the current 4-H year.

Cloverbud division: 5 to 7 years of age
Junior division: 8 to 10 years of age
Intermediate division: 11 to 13 years of age
Senior division: 14 to less than 19 years of age

4-H Dress Code

4-H program participants & volunteers are expected to abide by 4-H dress code during Fair:

Articles of clothing, which display profanity, products, or slogans, which promote tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sex, or advertise gang symbols or affiliation are prohibited.
Items of clothing, which expose bare midriffs, bare chests/cleavage, undergarments, or that are transparent (see-through) are prohibited. Super short shorts, halter- tops, tube shirts, and spaghetti strap (less than one inch) tops are not appropriate.

All 4-H exhibits, regardless of project area or department, must be entered into Fair Entry by July 15 at 9:59 pm (PT) in order to qualify for Premium Points.
Still Life exhibits will be accepted in the Marie Boe 4-H Building on Wednesday August 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Exceptions are for Educational Posters, Photography and some Communicative Arts exhibits (Classes P-U) which are due Sunday before Fair from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm,and no later than 9:00 AM Monday of Fair week at the Marie Boe 4-H Building. They may also be delivered to the Extension Office any time prior to the Sunday before fair. All exhibits must be submitted properly tagged prior to entering. Entries will not be accepted after 9:00 AM Monday of Fair week.
Small and large animal exhibits must be entered by 2:00 PM on Wednesday August 13, 2025

Entry Rules for All 4-H Participants

Special Needs and Accommodations: Please complete the WSU 4-H Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Request Form (PDF) two weeks or more prior to the event and forward to the WSU Extension Office 4-H staff.
Notify the Superintendent of the Project Area and Extension Staff on entry day to Fair.
All entries must be appropriately tagged when submitted for judging. Please see individual department rules for additional directions where they apply.
Only one entry is permitted in each lot (unless noted within the department).
All youth entering must be currently enrolled 4-H members in San Juan County. They may enter only for the projects in which they are enrolled. The deadline to exhibit in 4-H at the San Juan County Fair is March 1 of each year for animal entries and June 1 of each year for still life entries. It is possible to enroll in 4-H after June 1, but the youth cannot exhibit in the 4-H Division. These youth may exhibit in Open Class.

Rules for 4-H Animal Participants

No cell phone, tablet or electronic devices may be used while on herdsmanship duty, in the show ring or horse arena while competing, practicing or warming up.
4-H Leaders must notify the appropriate 4-H Superintendents of the Animal Departments of the number and type of animals that will be exhibited by their 4-H members at the Fair by August 1 of the current year.
Please review “Special Instructions to Livestock Exhibitors” and “Sheep and Goat Scrapie Requirements” listed at the beginning of the Open Class section. These apply to 4-H exhibitors, unless otherwise noted here.
4-H animal exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship, Judging and Herdsmanship. Any exhibitor not participating in these required classes will forfeit all premium points, awards and eligibility to sell at auction. The only exception to this rule is for showmanship waivers that are approved prior to Fair.
Any animal exhibited may be used for 4-H judging contests.
Animal exhibitors must be present to show their own animals in type classes unless prior arrangements are made with the Superintendent before showing time. All exhibitors must be present to show their own animals in Showmanship classes with the exception of those members who have a waiver approved by the Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee, prior to Fair.
Shared Animals -Two members may jointly care for and show one animal. These two 4-H members may not compete in the same class or lot at an event. A shared animal agreement form must be submitted to The Extension Office by animal acquisition dates.
Herdsmanship (Barn Duty) – Small and large animals must have someone in attendance when the Fair is open daily to the public, except during Showmanship or any other event in which all club members are required to participate. Each club and/or barn will arrange their own duty schedule. The youth on barn duty must be a club member. Leaders, friends and parents cannot perform duties of Herdsmanship. Clubs can combine with another club of the same type for Herdsmanship. Please inform Extension Staff of your plans by August 1 of the current year.
The 4-H exhibitor must perform herdsmanship, grooming, handling, and exercise of the project animal. This includes clipping and washing the animal. In cases where 4-H exhibitors are physically incapable of doing their own clipping or washing, only bona fide 4-H exhibitors may provide needed assistance. Violations of this rule creates loss of learning experience to the exhibitor and unfair competition to other members, particularly in the Fitting and Showmanship contest, and is cause for disqualification of entry. ONLY EXHIBITORS are allowed in stalls/pens. *When the safety of the child or the animal is a concern, a 4-H leader can help.
Exhibiting 4-H members are to perform their own herdsman chores. Herdsmanship done by non-exhibitors can result in forfeit of all awards and premiums by the exhibitor involved.
Once a member’s animal has been vet checked and approved to be shown, it must remain on the Fairgrounds for the duration of the Fair. If an animal is removed from the grounds, it may not be returned. Animals may be removed Sunday after 8:00PM.
Please refer to the horned animal rules in the 4-H Policy & Procedure Handbook (section 8.7) for cattle, goats and sheep.
Please note: All judges for animal projects are not hired for more than two years in a row. (Excludes Round Robin contests)

Animal Health and the Use of Illegal Drugs

The use of illegal drugs and/or the improper use of animal health products or foreign substances will not be tolerated in the Washington State 4-H Youth Development Program. Extension personnel, 4-H volunteers, families, youth, and fair/show officials have a legal and moral obligation not to misuse these products. We have the responsibility to tell others not to use these substances, and to report those who do use any illegal substances. The administration of any drug or medication, which could affect an animal’s performance by either creating an unfair advantage or changing the disposition of the animal, is unacceptable. Additionally, there are federal penalties for using illegal substances in animals that are going into the nation’s food supply.

General Rules & Information:

Auction purpose: To provide an incentive to exhibit and sell quality market stock beef, sheep, swine, meat goats, poultry, poultry eggs and rabbits which have reached marketable weight and grade. The 4-H youth seller and the bidders and/or buyers are reminded that the prices paid to the seller on their animal may not, in fact, reflect a true market price at the time of the sale. It is the desire of the sponsors that the buyer of the animals featured in this sale will bid sufficiently to cover the individual Exhibitor’s additional expenses incurred. Any animal sold in the auction must be suitable for processing at the time of the sale.

Sifting committee: The Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee (LMAAC) will form two sifting committees with a minimum of five members and be present at final weigh-in the Wednesday prior to fair from 2pm to 4pm for large animal (market beef, swine, lamb and meat goat) and at a predetermined time for small animal (poultry and rabbit). The committee will be made up the following two groups:

Large Animal Sifting Committee

Veterinarian (hired by SJC Fair)
Livestock Animal Auction Committee Chair(s)
Large Animal Superintendent(s)
WSU Ext. County Director or 4-H Faculty
4-H Volunteer from Large Animal Project

Small Animal Sifting Committee

Veterinarian (hired by SJC Fair)
Livestock Animal Auction Committee Chair(s)
Small Animal Superintendent(s)
WSU Ext. County Director or 4-H Faculty
4-H Volunteer from Large Animal Project

The purpose of the Sifting Committee is to review all market animals at the San Juan County Fair insuring that the rules established by San Juan County Fair, 4-H, LMAAC, WSU, WSDA and USDA are followed to the best of the Sifting Committee’s ability. Criteria for evaluation, will include but not limited to, health; medications; age; proper castration of wethers, swine and steers; weight; animal unruliness. The Sifting Committee will approve all animals for sale at auction. Any animal called into question will not be allowed entry into the fair until the Sifting Committee is given the appropriate time and resources to evaluate the animal and records. The committee reserves the right to disqualify an exhibitor from the Fair and 4-H auction for cause. Committee members must be knowledgeable of the rules and committed to following established rules without exception or preferential treatment of exhibitors.

The Sifting Committee will provide a Sifting Checklist for each species for entrance into the Livestock Market Animal Auction for each species including:

Intent to Sell form – submit at early weigh-in or mail/email to WSU County Extension office, post-marked before July 1^st
Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee Memorandum– submit at early weigh-in or mail/email to WSU County Extension office, post-marked before July 1st
Producer Affidavit and Quality Assurance Form (C1055E “pork”, C1054E “beef”, C1052E “lamb” C1051E “goat”) – turned in at final weigh-in Wednesday before fair – 2:00 pm to Auction Chairperson
Official Sifting Committee Weight– collected by sifting committee at final weigh-in, Wednesday before fair 3:00 pm to Auction Chairperson

Each seller must have a completed Sifting Checklist signed by the Livestock Superintendent(s) (Poultry Superintendent and/or Rabbit & Cavy Superintendent for small animal) and Auction Chairperson. The completed and signed Sifting Checklist will act as certification that the animal meets the Market Class Eligibility and will proceed to judging at the fair.

Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee has made every effort to make rules and regulations definite and clear. All exhibitors, parents/guardians and club leaders are responsible for the content included in the current year Fair Premium Book and the content of this document. The committee reserves the right to disqualify an exhibitor from the Fair and auction for cause. Questions about any of the rules or guidelines should first be directed to the LMAAC Chairperson(s). If an exhibitor, parent, or other volunteer has a grievance at the San Juan County Fair, they must follow the 4-H Resolution Procedures as outlined in the Fair Book.

Eligibility for Auction

Only market stock in official 4-H projects is eligible. Each exhibitor must be enrolled in 4-H and be actively caring for the animal(s) exhibited as a 4-H project. 4-H members must be enrolled as a member of San Juan County 4-H. Each 4-H member must follow the rules and regulations of 4-H, the San Juan County Fair and the San Juan County Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee. LMAAC reserves the right to review all actions and behavior of exhibitors and to disqualify the exhibitor from the auction sale for cause including a violation of General Fair or 4-H rules.
To be eligible for the auction sale, a certificate of Intent to Sell must be completed to be eligible for the sale. Forms must be completed at the Early Weigh In for beef, lamb, swine, and meat goats. If the exhibitor is granted an exception to attend the mandatory early weigh-in from the LMAAC Chairman, all forms must be mailed, faxed or emailed to the WSU Extension office on or before the appropriate due date for each project. Poultry, eggs and rabbit intent to sell forms are due on the July enrollment date. Intent to Sell forms must be mailed, faxed or emailed to the WSU Extension office on or before the appropriate due date for each project. Copies of “Intent to Sell” certificates are available from the San Juan County Extension office, the San County Fair office, and animal project leaders, or SJC 4-H Extension website.
A Livestock Animal Auction Committee Memorandum of Understanding must be turned in with the Intent to Sell. 4-H exhibitor, parent or guardian and 4-H club leader must sign this form. The intent of the Memorandum is informational and outlines the criteria (Sifting Checklist) used by the sifting committee to approve an animal for sale at auction.
Exhibitors must turn in the following completed forms specific to the species offered for auction to the LMAAC Chairperson(s) on the Wednesday of fair at final weigh-in:
1. Producer Affidavit and Quality Assurance Form (C1055E “pork”, C1054E “beef”, C1052E “lamb” C1051E “goat”)
2. All health records required to be maintained by 4-H exhibitor for the duration of the project ownership.
The Fair Veterinarian (hired by San Juan County Fair) will inspect all classes of livestock and poultry (including horses, pet animals, pigeons, ducks, geese and turkeys), before they are unloaded, for infection or contagious diseases and ectoparasites. Exhibitors should be aware that ringworm, warts, pinkeye, strangles, contagious eczema, scabies, lice, mites, ticks, foot rot and fleas fall into this category. Decisions of the Veterinarian are final.
The Fair Veterinarian will be on the fairgrounds at specified days and times. Check with the department superintendent.
Showing Horned Animals: Refer to 4-H State Program Policy EM0758E (PDF) section 8.7.
- All Market steers must be polled or dehorned; healed or re-growth must not extend more than two inches from the hairline. Horned breeding animals must have the horn tips covered as a safety precaution.Horned, non-dairy goats or sheep may be exhibited in 4-H showmanship classes where animals are not exchanged between youth in the show ring. For a horned animal to be exhibited it must have its horn tips covered. If the sheep or non-dairy goat has scurs (horn re-growth), these scurs cannot exceed 1” in length without the horn tips being covered. Non-dairy horned goats and sheep may be shown in market and breeding classes, but they must have horn tips covered as a safety precaution. A county may implement a more restrictive policy but not a less restrictive policy regarding the exhibition of horned sheep and goats.No dairy animals with horns are permitted except in the Junior Heifer Calf class. The definition of horns includes “scurs,” “nubbing,” or “stubs” that extend more than one inch beyond the skin.
- No horned dairy goat animals are allowed.
4-H exhibitors will compete separately in the market classes in their species. The judge will designate one (1) Grand Champion and one (1) Reserve Champion for each species for 4-H respectively followed by the placing of each blue ribbon and red ribbon animal in each class in each species for 4-H respectively. The LMAAC shall determine the sale order of all other animals in each species. All decisions and placing by the judge and the committee are final.
All 4-H Livestock Market Animal Auction animals must meet the ownership date requirement. Date of ownership in as follows: Market Beef – 120 days before fair. Swine, Lambs and Meat Goats – 60 days before fair. Poultry and Rabbit – 45 days before fair.
All sheep and goats entered in the San Juan County 4-H Market Livestock Animal Auction at the San Juan County Fair shall be identified as per the USDA-APHIS Scrapie Mandatory Identification Program.
No cryptorchid male animals for market beef, swine, lamb or goat are allowed at auction.
4-H members are to educate themselves on the Quality Assurance program for market beef, swine, lamb, meat goat, pullet, laying hen, duck and rabbit projects. Club leaders will provide materials to their members or can be acquired from the WSU Extension Office.
Market Class Standards including minimum required weight and maximum weight for auction pricing:
- MARKET BEEF: 950 lbs. minimum with no maximum. Market Beef may be heifers or steers. Desirable age of steers is less than 24 months.
- Alternative Beef Breeds: 700 lbs. minimum and 1000 lbs. maximum. Defined as Dexter or Lowline Angus or other recognized small alternative beef animal. It must be no younger than 18 months and no older than 30 months.
- MARKET LAMBS: 85 lbs. minimum and 160 lbs. maximum. Market lambs may be ewes or wethers born on or after December 1^st of the year prior to fair exhibit year. No permanent teeth may be present. To qualify for the sale all lamb must be slick shorn 7 days prior to final weigh in or wool must be less than ¼”.
- MARKET SWINE: 200 lbs. minimum and 300 lbs. maximum. Market hogs may be gilts or barrows born on or after January 1^st of the current fair exhibit year.
- MEAT GOATS: 70 lbs. minimum and 120 lbs. maximum. Meat goats may be wethers or does born on or after December 1 of prior fair year. A meat goat will be defined to be at least 50% of the following meat breeds: Boer, Genemaster, Kiko, Kinder, Mytonic, Savanna, Spanish, Tennessee Meat Goat, Texmaster, Rangeland, Kalahari, Black Bengal and Verta. No permanent teeth may be present. Goats will be graded on weight, muscle tone, and overall condition.
- CHICKENS: 3 lbs. minimum with no maximum and must not be over 9 weeks of age. Sold as a Trio of broilers of the same breed.
- RABBITS: 3 lbs. minimum and 5.5 lbs. maximum. Market rabbits must not be over 10 weeks of age. Sold as a trio or fryers of the same meat breed
- PHEASANTS: 1 lb. minimum and 3 lbs. maximum. and must not be over 18 weeks of age. Sold as a trio or broilers of the same meat breed
- TURKEY: 14 lb. minimum and 30 lbs. maximum and must not be over 24 weeks of age. Sold as a single turkey.
- PULLET Production Layers: no minimum weight sold by lot. Must be between 4 and 7 months of age. Sold as trio of same breed large fowl (duck or chicken) known for its high egg production.
Alternative Market Animal Project: In an effort to encourage alternative animal projects, please submit a written proposal of appropriate eligibility requirements to the LMAAC prior to project commencement for consent/approval (examples could be: Quail, Squab, Heritage Breed Turkey, Ostrich etc.)

Auction Entry Regulations

Only animals receiving a Grand Blue, Reserve Blue, Blue or Red Danish are eligible for sale at auction. White ribbon animals will not be allowed in the auction and may be sold by private treaty.
An exhibitor may enter one animal from large animal (Market Beef, Market Swine, Market Lamb, Meat Goat,) and one exhibit from small animal (trio of layer pullets/ducks, broilers, turkey, pheasants, dozen eggs, or meat pen of 3 rabbits). An exhibitor may enter one or two small animal (any combination of 2 small animal department market products listed above). To qualify for two products, the exhibitor would need to satisfy club requirements for each animal.
Exhibitors may not withdraw their exhibits from the fair or auction after the final weigh- in on the Wednesday before Fair.
Exhibitors and/or others may not buy animals for return to the seller. An exhibitor cannot show auctioned animals at other fairs and/or sales.
No animal will be sold without all of the required forms including Intent to Sell and signed Memorandum of Understanding.
Sellers of market beef at the final weigh-in must complete and hand in a hauling slip and bill of sale. Seller is required to be present at brand inspection by Washington State Brand Inspector.

Auction Tags

Large animals must be tagged, banded, or tattooed prior to the fair. Tags will be available at the early weigh-in and Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee welcoming and information meeting. Large animals should be tagged before final weigh-in or during weigh-in.

Weigh-in

Mandatory early weigh-in will be held prior to June 15^th of the given year. All beef, swine, lamb and meat goats are required to be weighed and tagged.
Sellers must be present at the early and final weigh-in to bring their animals to the scales. No proxies allowed without prior LMAAC chairperson approval in writing. Early weigh in is mandatory unless prior approval by LMAAC chairperson in writing.
Final weigh-in will be Wednesday prior to the start of the fair. Order of species will rotate from year to year, determined by the LMAAC. Market livestock, poultry and rabbit that do not meet minimum weights for sale at the Market Auction will be automatically entered into a feeder class listed under each department.
No animal will be weighed at the final weigh-in without a completed Market Health Record.
At the final weigh-in, sellers of market beef must complete and hand in a hauling slip and bill of sale to the LMAAC Chairperson. Seller is required to be present at brand inspection by Washington State Brand Inspector.
Scales used to weigh the animals will be inspected each year and accepted by the State of Washington.

Auction Regulations

All market livestock: beef, swine, lamb, meat goat, poultry and rabbit entries must be properly finished at the time of sale. Livestock, poultry and rabbit entries judged unsuitable by the Sifting Committee or exhibitors that do not follow stated LMAAC rules for market will not be sold at the auction.
The LMAAC together with the judge shall determine the sale order of all auction animals in each type class. Large market animals, small market animals and eggs of 4-H exhibitors will sell together. The order of the sale of all market animals and eggs start with the Reserve Champions of all the species followed by the Grand Champions, then the Blue Ribbons (in order of placing by the judge) and lastly, the Red Ribbons (in the order of placing by the judge).
All sale lots will include large animal, small animal and eggs. The auction order will be as follows:
1. Reserve Champions Market Class- Large animal, small animal then eggs
2. Grand Champion Market Class – Large Animal, small animal then eggs
3. High Blue Market Class – Large animal, small animal then eggs
4. 2^nd Blue Market Class – Large animal, small animal then eggs
5. 3^rd Blue Market Class – Large animal, small animal then eggs
6. All Remaining Blue Market Class – Large animal, small animal then eggs
7. High Red Market Class – Large animal, small animal then eggs
8. 2^nd Red Market Class – Large animal, small animal then eggs
9. 3^rd Red Market Class – Large animal, small animal then eggs
10. All Remaining Red Market Class – Large animal, small animal then eggs
Sellers must be present to bring their animal(s) into the auction ring or it will not be sold. No proxies allowed. An exemption may be made for high school seniors leaving for college during the dates of the auction. A letter must be mailed to LMAAC Chairperson(s) prior to August 1^st for approval of the LMAAC.
All weighed animals will be sold by the pound. Poultry, rabbits and eggs will be by lot.
All animals that weigh more than the maximum set by the Market Class Standards (see above) will be sold for the maximum weight of the market class and not the actual animal weight. Exception for market beef that has no maximum weight and will be sold by actual weight.
This is a terminal auction for all animals sold at San Juan County 4-H Livestock Market Animal Auction. If a buyer does not want the animal to be terminated, the buyer must request an exception in writing from the LMAAC Chairperson by 5pm the day of the auction and sale for approval. Exception for pullets (laying hens and ducks). All sales are final.
USDA requirements for withdrawal of feed additives and medications shall be followed. If the animal is condemned in the slaughter process for violation of these USDA requirements, it is the seller’s responsibility to absorb the loss.

Auction Sale Payments to Seller

A fee of .04% of the gross sale will be deducted from each animal. The fee will include the Washington State Brand Inspector fee and check off fee for all beef, hog and lamb.
Proceeds of the sale will be distributed to exhibitors or their assignors after payment has been received from the buyer. No payments will be made to the sellers/exhibitor until the treasurer has collected all proceeds of the sale.
All sales not paid in full at time of sale will be assessed a 10% buyer’s premium unless pre-approved by LMAAC treasurer prior to start of auction. Cash, check and credit cards will be accepted as form of payment.

Seller’s Responsibilities

Each exhibitor/seller assumes the responsibility for securing at least three (3) potential buyers/bidders for each animal to be sold.
Exhibitors/sellers of market steers must provide buyers with rope halters, which may or may not be returned to the exhibitor. This halter must be left on the steer in the barn.
Rabbit, Poultry, Pullet and egg sellers must contact buyer at time of sale or later to arrange delivery of live or processed animals or eggs. The seller must be prepared to slaughter, process and wrap rabbit or poultry, at the request of the buyer.
All exhibitors/sellers are required to care for their market animal until the animal leaves the fairgrounds or until livestock release time on Sunday.
Each Seller is responsible to recognize and appreciate the buyer by writing a letter expressing his/her appreciation to the buyer for participating in the auction and purchase of his/her animal. Club leaders must witness and notify LMAAC Treasurer that the seller has written a thank you to the buyer(s).
Poultry, rabbits and dozen eggs will deliver poultry or rabbits to buyer alive or arrangements will be made to clean and dress poultry or rabbits. Seller will make arrangements for delivery of a fresh dozen eggs to buyer.

Livestock Market Animal Auction Responsibilities

The LMAAC will be responsible to provide each buyer with written cutting and wrapping choices for processing of purchased animals.

Buyer’s Responsibilities

Anyone wanting to purchase any of the market animals may do so by oral bid or proxy.
All sales are final.
This is a terminal auction for all animals sold at San Juan County 4-H Livestock Market Animal Auction. If a buyer does not want the animal to be terminated, the buyer must request an exception in writing from the LMAAC Chairperson by 5pm the day of the auction and sale for approval. Note exception for pullet and egg purchases under seller’s responsibilities.All animals sold at auction will go to a designated USDA approved slaughter facility. When a buyer requests the animal be processed for his own use, he/she takes possession of the processed carcass at the packinghouse. The cost of slaughter, processing and wrapping is the buyer’s responsibility. If a buyer does not want the animal to be slaughtered, the buyer must request an exception from the LMAAC Chairperson for approval. Exception for pullets (laying hens and ducks).Buyers may indicate at the time of purchase that they wish to “turn back” the purchased animal. The turned back animal will then be resold automatically at the Turn Back Auction at the end of the livestock auction. In this case, the buyer pays the full bid amount for the animal. The turn back buyer pays the Turn Back Auction bid amount for the animal. In the event that the Turn Back Auction bid price is higher that the “Auction” price, the seller will receive the greater of the two bid amounts.
Proceeds from the Turn Back Auction and any late payment fees will be deposited in the 4‑H LMAAC Fund and used to support the cost of auction, hauling, slaughter, delivery, SJC 4‑H member scholarships, market animal showmanship grooming equipment & supplies, youth recognition & awards, barn tools, auction supplies & equipment, market animal auction educational materials, stalls/panels equipment, advertising & marketing and auction promotion and any other uses approved by the LMAAC.
All buyers should pre-register and receive a bidding number prior to auction.

Rules, Eligibility and Sale Conditions:

Deadline for silent auction registration: 7:00 PM on Friday of the Fair week in the Marie Boe Building.
4-H exhibitors may enter a maximum of 3 items. These items may be from Departments 10 through 27 and must have received a blue or red ribbon.
Food items (except food preservation items) offered for auction must be baked, such as breads, cakes, cookies, brownies, or fruit pies. You may not sell creamed items (including creamed pies and cheesecakes) or any other food item requiring refrigeration. Disposable containers must be used on all food items auctioned, as the containers will not be returned to you. All food items must be covered. Baked food items have to be made within 3 days of the auction, e.g. between Wednesday and Friday the week of Fair. If the 4-H youth is camping at the Fair or otherwise unable to provide freshly baked goods on the day of the auction, they will make arrangements to deliver a fresh version of the auctioned item to the winning bidder.
All items to be auctioned need to be in the Marie Boe 4-H Building by 10:00 AM Saturday of the Fair.
Items to be auctioned must be accompanied by a 3×5 card with the name of the 4-H’er, a description of the item and if a baked good, the quantity to be auctioned: three-dozen oatmeal apple cookies, for example. The card could also contain a brief message: where a photograph was taken &/or why the 4-H’er took that particular photograph or anything that might better the item’s chances of selling at a premium price.
4-H members are not required to be present during the silent auction, but their presence is encouraged to enhance the proceedings. If you choose to be present, appropriate 4-H attire is required. (see 4-H dress code in general rules)
Participating 4-H’ers must show proof to the club leader that thank-you notes have been written and sent to the buyer before sale checks are sent out. The club leader will notify the Leaders Council treasurer.
Still Life Clubs may auction off one club project as a club fundraiser. The club project can include multiple items; a cake a month for six months or a baby’s sleeping ensemble, for example. The auctioned item must be related to the club’s department project(s).
One hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds will go to the participating 4-H’er or club.
All participants are encouraged to secure their own buyers by inviting friends, relatives and community businessmen to participate at the silent auction.
Participants are responsible for attractively arranging their items for the Still Life Auction. The 4-H Still Life Auction committee is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
The 4-H Leaders Council Still Life Committee reserves the right to accept or reject items submitted for auction and interpret the rules above.

If an Exhibitor, Parent or other Volunteer has a grievance at the San Juan County Fair, they must follow the steps below to resolve the grievance:

Prior to any grievance being filed the party or parties with any question or grievance are required speak directly to the Project Area Leader for rule clarification and explanation.
Project leaders and/or Project Area Superintendent must maintain objectivity in any grievance, while providing information on rules and circumstances regarding the specifics of the grievance.
If the perception of objectivity is at question by the person reporting the grievance, the Project Leader/Superintendent is advised to include another Project Leader/Superintendent from another project area to participate in the Grievance Action Steps required by grievance.
In the circumstance that the grievance involves actions or inactions by the Project Leader, Project Area Superintendent or WSU employee, a written grievance may be filed immediately and directly to the Extension Office, bypassing the Grievance Action Steps. The Extension Office is then required to present the written grievance to the Grievance Committee Chairman.

Grievance Action Steps

The Exhibitor, Parent or other Volunteer with a grievance at the San Juan County Fair will meet with the Project Leader to discuss the grievance. The Project Leader will answer questions regarding the grievance by referring to the Superintendent Notebook** or by directing the question or grievance to the 4-H Project Area Superintendent.
The Project Area Superintendent follows the same procedure as the Project Leader with a greater degree of authority, resolving or directing the question or grievance on to the San Juan County Extension Director.
The San Juan County Extension Director follows the same procedure as the Project Leader and the 4-H Superintendent with a greater degree of authority and may decide to consult with other experts in the questioned area. Any action, inaction or waiver requested or directed by the State Program Director must be submitted in writing. A duplicate copy must be provided to all parties involved including the San Juan County 4-H Leaders Council.
If none of the above Grievance Action Steps satisfies the question or grievance, a written question or a written grievance will be filed with the San Juan County Extension Director within 12 Fair open hours (10am to 10 pm) of the action causing the question or grievance. The filing of the written question or grievance will be accompanied by a non-refundable $50.00 fee, which will be deposited in the SJC Leaders Council General Fund.
Upon receipt of the written question or grievance and the $50.00 filing fee, the San Juan County Extension Director will refer the matter to the Grievance Committee, which will be in contact daily. The Extension Office will appoint a Grievance Committee Chair that will arrange daily (Wednesday through Sunday) contact hours with Extension staff and other committee members (such as each evening of the Fair at 5:00). Contact hours will vary year-to-year based on grievance committee member availability. The Grievance Committee will then make a decision based firstly on rules, policy and procedure, and secondly on verbal reporting and/or evidence produced by the parties involved. The Grievance Committee or WSU Staff will provide a response to the griever within 12 Fair open hours (10 am to 10 pm) of the time the grievance was received by WSU Staff.

The San Juan County Extension Director prior to the SJC Fair will appoint the Grievance Committee. Grievance committee members cannot be Project Leaders or Project Superintendents of any 4-H Program. If members of the grievance have any reason why they may not be an objective party to the incident, they must recuse themselves to maintain the objectivity of the committee.

**Superintendent Notebook contains the Washington State Rulebook, the Project Books, the San Juan County Fair Premium Book and a list of all leaders, superintendents, and 4-H State officials related to the project area.

SJC 4-H Special Leaders’ Council Meeting – Sunday at 9:00

All 4-H Leaders will meet Sunday of Fair at 9:00 AM in the Marie Boe 4-H Building to determine County-Wide Awards and nominees of the “Harold Kjargaard” and Leaders Council Leaders “Leadership Award” will be voted on. Nominations may be made by written form (found on WSU website) OR nominations can be made from the floor by any leader. Voting will be by written ballot. In the event of a tie, both members will be honored. After the meeting, Leaders will divide into appropriate project areas and determine winners of Special Awards in each department.

High Point Exhibitor Award

The Durhack High Point Award

Sponsored by Neva Durhack. $50 cash award to be awarded after the conclusion of the Fair to the High Point 4-H Exhibitor who has satisfied the completion requirements of the San Juan County 4-H Program.

Stoltz Kau Architects High Point Award

A perpetual trophy to be awarded after the conclusion of the Fair to the High Point 4-H Exhibitor who has satisfied the completion requirements of the San Juan County 4-H Program.

Outstanding Achievement Awards

Harold Kjargaard Memorial Award

The San Juan County 4-H Leaders Council sponsors a perpetual trophy. Awarded to San Juan County’s “Outstanding” 4-H member. Nominations are to be made by 4-H leaders in the county. Winner receives a keeper plaque.

San Juan County Leaders’ Council Leadership Award

A perpetual trophy awarded to an “Outstanding” 4-H member practicing the highest quality of leadership over the entire 4-H year. Youth of any age division of 4-H can qualify. Nominations to be made by 4-H leaders in the county. Winner receives a keeper plaque.

Best of Show Rosettes

This Best of Show rosette will be given to the most outstanding exhibit of a department across all divisions at the discretion of the judge.

Grand and Reserve Champion 4-H Showmanship Rosettes

Sponsored by the San Juan County Fair Board. Rosettes will be awarded for each age level (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior) in all animal department showmanship events.

Special Achievement Award Rosettes

May be awarded at the discretion of the Judge for “Exceptional Effort” resulting in an exhibit of quality and skill of exceptional educational value.

Award of Merit Rosettes

The Award of Merit Rosette will be given to an outstanding exhibitor that merits special consideration. It will represent effort and result beyond the ordinary.

Educational Support Scholarships

Applications are available May 1 of every year at the 4-H Office or at the WSU 4-H SJ County Extension web site. Must be submitted or postmarked to the Extension office by July 15 of each year.
Please refer to the application for eligibility and instructions to apply.

Pierre Franklin 4-H Education Award

The San Juan County Leader’s Council awards up to $1000 per year. Sponsored by the Franklin family and the San Juan County Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee.

Keys Family 4-H Education Award

The San Juan County Leader’s Council awards up to $500 per year. Sponsored by the Keys Family Trust.

Each exhibitor must be enrolled in the appropriate Self-Determined Project by the enrollment deadlines.
If a Club is not available with the project focus, the youth may work with a Project or Resource Leader to plan for the exhibit. This could be a parent, teacher, or other adult.
Within a Club, a “Self-Determined 4-H Project” should reflect individual endeavor beyond the scope of typical project work within this club. The exhibit may be the actual product of the project (e.g. rebuilt diesel engine – Mechanical Science exhibit), or may be a visual presentation of the work done (e.g., photos of steps in cleaning oil from waterfowl, and accompanying information – Environmental Stewardship)
See the State Fair Premium Book for details on entry for Self-Determined Projects.

Downloadable Fairbooks

4-H Fairbook (PDF)

2 Column 4-H Fairbook (PDF)

4-H Staff & Superintendents

Temporary Staff

Kathryn Gauthier

San Juan County 4-H Fair Staff
kslaybaugh@wsu.edu
(253) 985-1369

Poultry

Eliza Habegger
eliza@rockisland.com

Rabbit and Cavy

Adam Bates
adamonfarm@gmail.com

Ramblers

Terri Brown
terribrown@centurytel.net
(360) 317-6587

Sheep and Goat

Currently Vacant

Small Animal Round Robin

Becky Shanks
bshanks76@gmail.com

Still Life – Staff

Clinton Gauthier
cjgauthier@wsu.edu
(360) 350-2209

Still Life – Volunteer

Kathryn Gauthier
kagauthier24@gmail.com
(253) 985-1369

Still Life – Volunteer

Kathy Morris
kathleenmorris640@gmail.com

Still Life Auction

Kandi Calandra
kckandi@gmail.com

Swine

Currently Vacant

4-H Still Life Departments

Exhibitorship Rules:

Exhibitorship will be for Exhibitors showing in the Marie Boe 4-H Building.
Exhibitorship shifts will be 60 minutes, and Exhibitors may sign up for up to four (4) shifts during the Fair; more than four shifts are allowed, but only (4) four shifts will earn premiums. Registration must be made in Fair Entry.
Exhibitor shifts will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday – Sunday.
Exhibitorship is recommended for all Exhibitors who bring exhibits to the Fair.
At the beginning of each shift, the Exhibitor will check-in with the Superintendent or their Assistant.
Exhibitors must always dress tastefully. No unhemmed shorts; spaghetti strap, low cut or crop tops or flip flops when on Exhibitorship – be mindful of the 4-H dress code contained in this Fair Book.
Parents are needed and encouraged to sign up as daily building supervisors, serving 60-minute shifts.
Exhibitorship duties include:
1. Make sure exhibits are exhibited properly.
1. Cleanliness of exhibit area and floors.
1. Contact with the public.

Artificial Intelligence Rules:

AI Department Exclusive: All projects utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be entered into the designated AI Department (Department 29). No AI assisted entries will be accepted in other fair categories.
Project Explanation: Exhibitors must provide a detailed explanation of their project, including the AI tools used, prompts or data inputs, and the member’s personal contributions.
Member’s Creative Effort: The project must demonstrate the member’s own creative effort and understanding of AI, not simply the output of an AI tool.
Ethical AI Use and Transparency: Responsible and transparent use of AI is required, including proper crediting of AI tools and demonstrating ethical practices.
Judging Criteria: Projects will be judged based on originality, skill development, member involvement, ethical AI use, and age-appropriate effort.
Inclusivity: All programs and project categories must be inclusive and accessible to all youth.
Repercussions: If an entry is believed to be AI assisted and entered in any department outside of Department 29, the entry will be moved to Department 29 and no premiums will be awarded.

Date: Thursday August 14, 2025 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Ag Tent Stage

Points Allowed: Blue-50 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

To compete in the demonstration contest at the Fair (Class B), please come to the Marie Boe 4-H Building during the week of the Fair and sign up for your time slot by Thursday at 7:00 pm. The contest will take place on TBD.
Rosette ribbons will be awarded to both team members.
Any demonstration being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

Class A: Island Contest

Preliminary contests are held on each island prior to the County Fair. Premiums are paid for placing at the individual island contests. High blue-ribbon recipients in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions are eligible to compete at the County Fair Contest. Mixed age teams are judged in the age category of the oldest team member. If a team competes, each team member will receive a ribbon and the full premium earned by team effort. 4-H members are required to give one demonstration but may give a demonstration in any or all the projects they are enrolled in.

Class B: Contest at the Fair

High blue-ribbon winners from the island contests are eligible to compete at the San Juan County Fair (each island has its own criteria to decide who will represent their island). The contest at the Fair is for trophies, ribbons and fame. All blue-ribbon winners in the Junior, Intermediate or Senior Divisions are eligible to compete at the State Fair with the sanction of the 4-H Extension Office. Please read all State Fair eligibility rules and regulations for details. If time allows, Cloverbud members may present their demonstrations for a participation ribbon (comments only on the scorecard) at the end of the contest.

The following lots apply to classes A-B

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Blue-50 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

Each display has a 4’x4′ table and wall space area for their educational booth in the 4-H building. Members must do all work – Adults may act only as advisors.
Any display being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

Class A: 4-H Educational Display

The Educational Booth, like the educational poster, imparts learning at a glance. A Club or youth will choose a topic about their project and put together a booth to teach the public about their topic.

Basis for scoring:

Attracts attention – 25 points
Conveys a message simply and quickly – 30 points
Suitable, timely subject – 20 points
Effective title: short, catchy – 10 points
Neat, well-constructed – 15 points

Class B: 4-H Club Informational Display

A Club or youth can enter a visual display that informs the public about their specific Club. This display will teach the public about your members, leaders, activities, community service, achievements and/or learning. This Class focuses on in-depth learning to teach the public about what 4-H is all about and what your Club does throughout the year.

Basis for scoring:

Meaningful presentation – 25 points
Encourages study, holds interest – 30 points
The 4-H Mission is represented – 20 points
Shows involvement – 10 points
Neat, well-constructed – 15 points

The following lots apply to classes A-B:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Lot 5. Group/Club (all members involved should enter in Fair Entry)

Location: Displays will be housed in the Marie Boe 4-H Building – Presentations will take place on the Community Stage

Points Allowed: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Rules:

Members must sign up for a specific time slot. Please come to the 4-H building by Thursday noon to select your time to present.
The aim is to demonstrate growth in life skills accomplished in a project area or activity during the 4-H year. Judges will evaluate how you communicate the progress made and how you use three-dimensional, multi-media to do so. Judges and/or audience may question presenter(s) during the presentation. This display needs to show how 4-H contributes to education for better living. No part of this display can be entered as a separate exhibit under another lot number. A club, an individual, or a group can enter this contest. This display may be exhibited anywhere on the Fairgrounds. Leaders may only advise members.
Any display being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

Basis for scoring:

Makes a statement with a short, catchy title or phrase 10 points
Attracts attention 20 points
Encourages study, holds interest 10 points
Creative, three-dimensional presentation 15 points
Documents life skill development 20 points
Eye contact, Poise, Presentation Skills 25 points

Class A: Individual

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class B: Club

Lot 1. Club/Group

Location: Posters are displayed throughout the Fairgrounds and in the Marie Boe 4-H Building.

Points Allowed: Blue-30 Red-20 White-10

Rules and Instructions:

Individual 4-H members are encouraged to enter posters relevant to their 4-H project areas. Exhibits may show any topic of an educational or 4-H promotional nature. A member may enter one entry per project area. If entering more than one item in a class, each item must be entered as a separate entry.
Posters must be a minimum 14×22 and a maximum of 22×28 inches and may not include copyrighted illustrations or cartoons. The tri-fold display board shall not be more than 36 inches tall. The center panel shall be no larger than 24 inches wide and the two side panels shall be no larger than 12 inches wide.
All work must be done by the member. Adults can only give suggestions and advise.
Demonstration Posters will NOT be accepted as educational posters.
It is recommended that display posters can be read from a distance of 10 feet.
Exhibitor’s name must be put on back of their entry.
Arrangements should be made to deliver entries to the Marie Boe 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds Sunday before Fair between 2:00 and 5:00 PM. Or delivered to the Extension Office any time prior to Sunday. All exhibits must be submitted properly tagged prior to entering. Entries will not be accepted after 8:30 AM Monday of Fair week.
Posters may be picked up for displaying in the barns on Wednesday of Fair week from the Marie Boe 4-H Building when available.
Informational value is enhanced by presenting accurate, timely, concise information by way of a clear brief message that is important and appropriate. Design is enhanced by one main idea, shows creativity and educational value. The entry should present a neat, simple and orderly appearance.
Any display/poster being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29.
Archery Posters, see Department 8.
Entries that do not meet the requirements will receive a participation ribbon with no premium money.
Please refer to scorecard #C0679.

Class A: Posters – (Hand Crafted), 14” x 22” minimum

Posters must only include artwork and lettering drawn entirely by the exhibitor’s own hand.

Class B: Posters – (Technology Assisted – No AI), 14” x 22” minimum

Posters that include any computer-generated clip art or lettering, photographs, stencil use, or any other art medium that is not the exhibitor’s own handwork.

Class C: Chart or Graph Posters, 14” x 22” minimum

Class D: Mobile

Class E: Tri-fold display (see measurements above)

The following lots apply to classes A-E

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: 4-H Arena

Grand Champion Showmanship Rosette winners in Horse, Beef, Llama, Alpaca, Swine, Sheep, Large Goat, Small Goat, Dairy Cattle, Dog, Cat, Poultry, Rabbit and Cavy are encouraged to be shown in either the Large or Small Round Robin category. Showmanship contests compete within their own age groups for over-all showmanship ability. Each contestant shows each of the animals exhibited by the other contestants. The equipment will be the same for all handlers of animals in competition in the Large or Small Round Robin. In case of a question of safety to officials, spectators or handlers, another animal may be substituted and to be decided by Project Leaders. If a 4-H animal is represented at the Fair, an animal of that kind shall be included in each level of the Round Robin.
The Large Animal Round Robin will include winners of Horse, Beef, Llama or Alpaca, Swine, Sheep, and Large Breed Goat Showmanship. The Small Animal Round Robin will include winners of Small Breed Goat, Rabbit, Dog, Cat, Poultry, and Cavy Showmanship. A competitor who qualifies in large and small animals may compete in both. A competitor who qualifies in two large or two small animals may choose which animal to enter. The animal not chosen may be represented by the Reserve Champion of this animal project (with her/his own animal). Please refer to the goat departments for additional rules regarding small and large goat sizes.
The Judge assigns numerical scores based on the criteria on the Round Robin scorecard. Study material can be found at the WSU Extension web site in the Fair & Auctions page under Round Robin Study Guides.
All 4-H members are urged to show good sportsmanship by assisting contestants from other projects in learning to show the various animals. No premium points are awarded for this department, nor do members need to enter prior to the fair. Superintendents for each contest should report the names of the participants and the results to the Extension staff when the competition is over.

Location: Marie Boe 4-H Building

Exhibitorship hours: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Points Allowed: Blue-25 Red-17.5 White-12.5 (per 1 hour shift)

Rules:

The Exhibitorship contest is for those who have entered projects in any still life category.
Each exhibitor is expected to perform one hour of Exhibitorship during the fair. You may earn points for up to 4 shifts.
Exhibitorship serves the same function as Herdsmanship but is only applicable to the Marie Boe 4-H Building.
Exhibitors will be available to assist with the cleanliness and organization of the Marie Boe 4-H Building as well as to the public to answer questions.
More information and details can be found in the Still Life Rules section of this Fair Book

Class A: Exhibitorship

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Community Stage

Points Allowed: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Rules:

Performers are to supply their own equipment, costumes, music and instruments.
One rosette ribbon will be awarded to group entries.
Group performances requires that each member of the group enter via Fair Entry.
No primary members allowed in group entries that also have other Junior, Intermediate or Senior members.
See Scorecard C0431, available from WSU Publications, for scoring details
Any performance being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

DANCE

Solo and group performances can be classical, folk, jazz, pop, etc., and include original and non-original choreography.

Class A: Solo Dance

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class AA: Dance-Small Ensemble (2-8 members)

Lot 1. Group

Class AAA: Dance-Large Ensemble (9+ Members)

Lot 1. Group

Class B: Individual Dance with Props (ex. hula hoop, jump rope, stick dance etc.)

Lot 1 Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class BB: Group Dance with Props (ex. hula hoop, jump rope, stick dance, etc.)

Lot 1. Group dance with props

MUSICAL

Solo and group performances may be classical, folk, jazz/blues, rock/pop, and other types, with original and non-original elements.

Class C: Solo Instrumental

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class CC: Ensemble Instrumental

Lot 1. Group

Class D: Solo Singing

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class DD: Group Singing

Lot 1. Group

DRAMATIZATION

Class G: Soliloquy/Oration/Solo Reading Performance

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class H: Play or Skit

Class I: Puppet Performance

Class J: Poetry Performance

The following lots apply to classes H-J

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Lot 5. Group

ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE

A performance in any of the categories listed above, which is the creation of enrolled 4-Hers. Can be a composition, conducting, or choreography, which can be presented, at least in part, in a visual or audio recording.

Class K: Original performance by an individual

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class KK. Original group performance

Lot 1. Group

Location: Target Classes C through I will be judged at an off-site location (or several locations) prior to Fair.

Time and Date: TBA

Points Allowed: Blue-30 Red-20 White-10

Rules:

Poster: To be eligible for premium points in Target Classes C through I, an exhibitor must exhibit an archery poster (all ages) or project record book (ages 11 – 19). Posters must follow the guidelines in Department 4, with the additional restriction that they may not have any 3-dimensional objects.
Posters to be entered at Fair no later than 9am Monday of Fair week. (see Dept. 4)
Target Shoots: Rules, target size, distances, and number of scoring and practice arrows will be determined by the County archery leaders before any competition takes place. The competitions may take place at a single location or on each island, depending on the needs of the various archery clubs. All equipment must be inspected by Range Officers prior to competition. Finger protection and arm guards are mandatory.
State Shoot Eligibility: Grand/Reserve or eligible age class. Alternatives determined by points and class standing. Age limits for State Shoot may be different than for archery club eligibility. State Shoot rules may be different than local rules.
Open to members enrolled in a San Juan County 4-H Archery Project.
To receive Premium points for participating in this contest, member must bring a safety poster to Fair and a target with member’s name, age division, target size, and bow style.
Scoring for showmanship is based upon member’s shooting score (previously determined by club participation or contest); knowledge of archery history, equipment, terminology and safety rules, and general 4-H; and quality of target presentation to the Judge.
The Archery Project Leader will provide the Archery Superintendent with a list of club members along with their shooting scores and shooting score percentages on the Wednesday of Fair.

Class A: Archery Poster

Class B: Project Record Book

Class C: TARGET, Long or Recurve Bow

Class D: TARGET, Compound Bow, no sights

Class E: TARGET, Sighted Bow

Class F: TARGET, Open Class

Class G: 3-D TARGET, no sights

Class H: 3-D TARGET, sighted

Class I: 3-D TARGET, Open Class

Class J: Archery Showmanship

The following lots apply to classes A-J:

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A-B: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Class C, I, L: Blue-30 Red-25 White-15

Class D, J: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Class E-F: Blue-50 Red-40 White-30

Class G, H, K: Blue-60 Red-50 White-40

Rules:

All items must have either a “care” label sewn into a seam or a 3×5 card with care instructions included. The pattern envelope and instruction sheet could accompany the garment. Children’s sleepwear must be made from flame retardant fabric. Accessories may be sewn or woven. Any number of different garments may be entered under each skill level.
Refer to State Fair rules and guidelines to participate in Classes A & B. The member must contact The Extension Office for all details, judge’s information sheets and to enter these two classes.

Class A: 4-H Fashion Revue

Class B: Creative Consumer of Fashion

Class C: Skill level 1 garments:

Simple top, pants, shorts, skirts, knit tops, swimsuit cover-up, gym shorts, aprons, etc. (Pocket is OK, no waistband, zipper, buttonholes)

Class C1: Sample book level 1:

5 sample items that show progress in the level one skill areas: pocket, straight seam, curved seam, corner, hand-stitching, gathering.

Class D: Skill level 2 garments

Pants, shorts, skirts, vests, dresses (has one or more of the following: zipper, waistband, buttonholes, collars)

Class D1: Sample book level 2:

5 sample items that show progress in a level 2 skill area: zipper, waistband, buttonholes, collars, sleeves, ruffle.

Class E: Challenging fabrics

Garment made using plaids, satin.

Class F: Outdoor wear

Any item from the following list, made from outdoor fabric: jacket or coat, fitted skiwear, overalls, and sleeping bags.

Class G: Western wear

Class H: Tailoring

Must be wool or wool blend: coat, suit, jacket, or blazer, skirt, pants, dress, vest, and topcoat.

Class I: Sewn Clothing Accessory

Hats, scarves, purses, shoulder bags, slippers.

Class J: Felted garment or accessory

Class K: Other garment or accessory

Class L: Other sewn item

The following lots apply to classes A-K

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A-B: Blue-30 Red-20 White-15

Class C-J: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

If a commercial pattern/kit is used, please include the package picture to compare with the finished item.
Quilt entries should include the 4-H Quilt Entrant Questionnaire (C1065E) attached to their entry.

Class A: Room accessories: dresser scarf, table runner, pillow sham, other

Class B: Kitchen item: dish towels (hemmed), oven mitt, potholder, other

Class C: Small hand pieced or appliqué quilt project, tied or quilted

Class D: Small whole cloth quilt project, hand or machine quilted

Class E: Embellished Accent or “throw” pillows

Class F: Matching dining sets-any combination of table runner, place mats, napkins, etc. (Set of 4)

Class G: Curtains or window treatment

Class H: Home Accessories

Class I: Other item not listed

The following lots apply to classes A-I

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class J: Small whole quilt project, sewn by a club or group with all ages included

For class J only: use:

Lot 1. Group/Club

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A-P, HH Blue-30 Red-25 White-15

Class Q-Z, AA-EE Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Class FF-GG Blue-50 Red-40 White-30

Rules:

This department includes knitting and crocheting.
Items that will be worn or used and washed will need to have a care label securely fastened or a 3×5 card with care instructions.

Class A: Knitted Potholder

Class B: Crocheted Potholder

Class C: Knitted Hat

Class D: Crocheted Hat

Class E: Knitted Scarf

Class F: Crocheted Scarf

Class G: Knitted Slippers

Class H: Crocheted Slippers

Class I: Knitted Dishrag

Class J: Crocheted Dishrag

Class K: Knitted Set of 3 coat hangers

Class L: Crocheted Set of 3 coat hangers

Class M: Knitted Baby booties

Class N: Crocheted Baby booties

Class O: Knitted Baby hat

Class P: Crocheted Baby hat

Class Q: Knitted Raglan cardigan sweater

Class R: Crocheted Raglan cardigan sweater

Class S: Knitted Vest

Class T: Crocheted Vest

Class U: Knitted Sweater

Class V: Crocheted Sweater

Class W: Knitted Mittens

Class X: Crocheted Mittens

Class Y: Knitted Gloves

Class Z: Crocheted Gloves

Class AA: Knitted Baby layette

Class BB: Crocheted Baby layette

Class CC: Knitted Socks with turned heel

Class DD: Crocheted Socks with turned heel

Class EE: Knitted Sampler

Class FF: Article of advanced knitting (large afghans, etc.)

Class GG: Article of advanced crocheting (large afghans, etc.)

Class HH: Other knitted or crocheted item

The following lots apply to classes A-HH.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A-B, F: Blue-20 Red-15 White-10

Class C-E, H: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Class G: Blue-30 Red 20 White 15

Spinning Rules:

Batts will be judged on uniformity of carding. Batts and skeins may be 100% wool, alpaca, llama, silk or a blending of fibers and/or color. Skeins should be tagged with information about the construction (E.g. made from roving, or hand-carded, or drum carded, or not carded).
Skein exhibits shall be 10 yards long, in a 1-1/2 yard skein tied in 4 places. Skeins will be judged on uniformity of spin

Weaving Rules:

All weaving must be displayed with a weaving plan to include the following information:
Title and dimensions of weaving
Threads per inch
Warp width and length calculations
If loom operated pattern is used:
Pattern name
Threading/tie-up/treadling
Scale colored drawing of weaving
Comments (E.g. why you chose to weave this piece, problems you experienced in the weaving process, how you feel about the finished weaving and weaving in general, etc.)
Sources: Teacher, books, videos, etc.

Class A: Hand carded batt

Class B: Drum carded batt

Class C: Singly ply yarn skeins

Class D: Two ply yarn skeins

Class E: Loopy-novelty texture skeins

Class F: Weaving skill level 1

This level is for beginning weavers only. Two harness or hand manipulated plain weave not over 12 threads per inch (Note: this is very beginning weaving, and experienced weavers should not be able to compete with beginning weavers at this level.)

Class G: Weaving skill level 2

Plain weaves with thought and planning given to color and/or texture.

4-harness or hand manipulated simple pattern weave

Class H: Weaving skill level 3

4 or more harness or hand manipulated weave in a specific, complex technique (e.g. Tapestry, rya, bound weave, rep, overshot, etc.)

The following lots apply to classes A-H.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A-E and H: Blue-25 Red-20 White-15

Class F and G: Blue-30 Red-25 White-20

Class J: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Rules:

One index card with the item name and recipe must accompany each exhibit. Your recipe card should be complete and legible, including oven temperature and baking time.
No cream filled or chiffon pies, cream based, or uncooked products.
Each exhibitor may enter an unlimited number of exhibits per class, but no two entries may be alike or from the same recipe.
No alcoholic products are to be used in any entry.
All entries are expected to be made from scratch; no mixes permitted.

Class A: Cookies – enter 4 cookies

Class B: Quick breads – enter 1/4 loaf or 4 muffins

Class C: Candy – enter 4 pieces

Class D: Nutritious snack – enter 4 items or 1 cup.

Class E: Cakes, cupcakes – enter 1/4 cake or 4 cupcakes

Class F: Yeast breads – enter 1/4 loaf, 4 rolls, biscuits, etc.

Class G: Pies, pastries – Enter 1/4 pie or 4 items

Class H: Other item not listed

The following lots apply to classes A-H.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

FOOD ACTIVITIES

The purpose of this activity is to give 4-H youth enrolled in any of the Foods Projects, a judged experience in preparation.

Rules:

Recipes are required.
Rules will comply with State requirements.
Check with the 4-H Office for details, forms and score sheets.
These contests will happen by special arrangement in a suitable kitchen and before an experienced judge.
Youth must contact the Extension Office for arrangements by August 1st.
A blue ribbon in an activity could qualify the exhibitor for the same State contest.

Class J: Foods Activities Choices

Lot 1: Lunch on the Go

Lot 2: Quick to Fix Meals

Lot 3: Foods of the Pacific Northwest/Native Foods

Lot 4: Foods for All Occasions

Lot 5: Favorite Foods

Lot 6: Bread Baking

Lot 7: Food Preservation (no Cloverbud members with hot water bath or pressure canning methods)

Lot 8: Other

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A-D & G-I: Blue-30 Red-20 White-15

Class E: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Class F: Blue-45 Red-35 White-25

Rules:

Cloverbud members are limited to Classes D & H.
Juniors are limited to Classes A-D, G, H & I.
Exhibits must include a 3×5 card with the recipe and complete canning instruction.
Processing methods and times must follow current WSU and USDA recommendations. All water bath canning must follow either USDA or most recent Ball Blue Book recommendations. All pressure canning must follow USDA. USDA approves recipes and processing times listed by the National Center for Home Food Preservation. Youth may find this information at the NCHFP website.
Each exhibitor may enter an unlimited number of exhibits, but no two alike or from the same recipe.
Frozen products will not be accepted.
Canned goods (including jelly) must be sealed in standard canning jars and sealed with ring lids. The ring must be removed. Canned or dried goods not in standard jars, or in soiled containers will be disqualified.
All canned and dried exhibits must be labeled. Standard 4-H labels (C0803 and C0804) are available at The Extension Office, or on entry day. The label should be placed on the product, so viewing is not obstructed. Please leave your name off of the label until judging is complete. Indicate on labels for canned tomatoes if citric acid or lemon juice has been added, e.g. “1/4 tsp. Citric acid added.”
No entries in colored jars will be accepted.

Class A: Canned fruits

Class B: Jams, jellies, preserves, conserves and marmalades

Class C: Pickles and relishes

Class D: Dried foods

Class E: Canned vegetables

Class F: Canned meats, fish, poultry

Class G: Syrups

Class H: Mixes in a jar

Class I: Other Food Preservation Item

The following lots apply to classes A-I (unless otherwise noted above in rules.)

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Blue-40 Red-35 White-25

Rules:

Open to those members enrolled in a food project.
Information presented should be accurate, concise, and easily read from a short distance (3-4 ft.)
Displays should be on a tri-fold display board (Presentation Board). The display should be 48 inches wide when unfolded.
A display that educates the public is strongly recommended.
Educational Display scorecard (C0679E) will be used to judge these entries.

Class A: Daily food needs/nutrition

Class B: Nutrition and fitness

Class C: Food preparation

Class D: Food safety, preservation or storage

Class E: Consumer food issues

Class F: Food and nutrition around the world

Class G: Food and nutrition jobs and careers

Class H: Serving and etiquette

The following lots apply to classes A-H.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Blue-50 Red-40 White-30

Rules:

Open to members enrolled in any Foods Project.
Alcoholic products or beverages are not allowed.
Members will decorate a table area accommodating 2 place settings. Centerpieces and table favors are encouraged.
A framed minimum 8×10 or maximum 11×17 menu (for upright display) is required giving a description of the menu and the planned occasion.
Members must provide own table linens, dishes, and silverware. Do not bring expensive items, or items with sentimental value. Not responsible for breakage or theft. Marking items with your name is recommended.
The exhibitor must do set-up of displays, with no adult involvement in the actual set up.
Members will be judged on table setting criteria, neatness, food selection and creativity. Refer to scorecard C1076E and publication EM3443E.

Class A: Seasons (Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall)

Class B: Holiday

Class C: Birthday

Class D: Ethnic

Class E: Other

The following lots apply to classes A-E.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Blue-40 Red-30 White-15

Rules:

No more than 2 entries per class.
If a commercial pattern/kit is used, please include the package picture to compare with the finished item.
All fabric items must have a 3×5 card or care label included on the item with care instructions if it is an item that will be worn or washed.
Items intended to be hung for display must have a hanging device securely attached.
Decorated cakes must be whole. Cake forms may be used. Cupcakes or small items require 4 to enter.
Novelty food items may be purchased kits for houses, etc., such as gingerbread house.
Any craft being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

Class A: Holiday ornaments and decorations

Class B: Felting- toys, animals and any other non-garment felted item

Class C: Dolls – porcelain, fabric, wood, etc.

Class D: Sculpted Art- clay, fimo/sculpey figurines, dinnerware, tiles, ceramics and plaster, etc.

Class E: Jewelry and hair accessories- non-beaded

Class F: Needle Art – includes plastic canvas, counted cross-stitch, needlepoint, stamped cross-stitch, crewel, and embroidery

Class G: Leather craft

Class H: Paper craft – origami, paper twist, stamping, embossing, greeting cards, scrapbooking

Class I: Fabric – dyed, printed, etc.

Class J: Metal craft – tooled, etched, pounded, colored

Class K: Glasswork – etched, stained glass, draped glass

Class L: Decoupage

Class M: Latch hook – rugs, pillows, etc.

Class N: Embellished items (applied design) – decorated flowerpots, purchased bags, shirts, shoes, etc.

Class O: Beadwork- jewelry and other beaded items

Class P: Dried Arrangements

Class Q: Macramé

Class R: Models- automobile, airplane etc.

Class S: Weaving -basket, paper, fabric, etc.

Class T: Caning

Class U: Decorated Food Art – Cake must be whole. Enter 4 cupcakes or other small, decorated items

Class V: Other not listed (one entry only)

The following lots apply to classes A-V

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Blue-40 Red-30 White-15

Rules:

Regular or Duplo LEGOs may be used.
Models are judged on stability, creativity, design, appearance, and appropriate level of difficulty.
LEGO models from scratch may include design plans as part of their display
Individual pieces from kits can be used in all models/creations

LEGO Model Built from a Kit

Class A – Large Kit (1000+ pieces)

Class B – Medium Kit (400-1000 pieces)

Class C – Small Kit (101-399 pieces)

Class D – Micro Kit (less than 100 pieces)

LEGO Model Built from Scratch

Class E – Large Model

Class F – Medium Model

Class G – Small Model

Class H – Micro Model

Class I: LEGO Community Build – Where’s 4-H?

Build a scene with at least ten (10) different 4-H activities going on. Create a “Search and Find” list of activities in the scene, to be displayed as a guide for fairgoers to find them.

The following lots apply to classes A-I

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class J: LEGO Group Build

Any item or scene built of Legos by a group of 2 or more members. 3 x 5 card telling what the item is, why you decided to build this item, and what was learned.

For class J only; use:

Lot 1. Group/Team Build

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Blue-40 Red-30 White-15

Rules:

No more than 2 entries per class.
Items intended to be displayed by hanging must have a hanging device securely attached.
Any fine art entry being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

Class A: Line Drawing- rendering using a pencil, charcoal, crayons, markers and pen

Class B: Painting- oil, watercolor, acrylic, other brush art

Class C: Art produced using chalk or oil pastels

Class D: Cartooning

Class E: Calligraphy (matted and framed as art)

Class F: Art Prints- linoleum blocks, woodcuts, silkscreen, monoprint

Class G: Mixed media

Class H: Other Fine Art

The following lots apply to classes A-H.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A-Z, AA-PP, QA-QE: Blue-30 Red-20 White-10

Class ZZ: Blue-50 Red-40 White-30

Rules:

Arrangements should be made to deliver entries to the Marie Boe 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds Sunday before Fair between 2:00 and 5:00. They may also be delivered to the Extension Office any time prior to Sunday. All exhibits must be submitted properly tagged prior to entering. Entries will not be accepted after 8 AM Monday of fair week.
Items are displayed by hanging and must have a hanging device securely attached. Mounting tabs or clear packing tape folded over will work.
If entering more than one item in a class, each item must be entered as a separate Fair Entry entry.
Entries must be firmly attached to the poster board or to the mat that frames the picture. Poster board mats are not accepted at State Fair. Attach with rubber cement, spray adhesive or adhesive mount. Margins should not exceed 2 1/2 inches. Un-mounted entries or glass-framed entries will get a participation award only.
Multiple picture entries should be mounted on one piece of poster board, or they can be matted, with the exterior border not exceeding 2 1/2 inches. See digital imaging classes for specific instructions in mounting before and after pictures.
Entries are limited to pictures taken during the current 4-H year.
An exhibitor may enter a maximum of eight pictures in Classes A through LL. These “best shots” may be all in one Class, or spread out at will from any class, A-LL. All other classes will be only one picture per class except as stated under rules for that Class. Enter each photo separately in Fair Entry.
Minimum photo size for the San Juan County Fair is 4×6. Keep in mind that blue ribbon winners are eligible to enter State Fair, but only the following sizes are eligible: 5×7, 8×10, 8×12, or 5×14. State Fair entry rules vary from county rules in several ways and should be followed to avoid being disqualified.
Digital photos may be used in any class. Manipulation of any kind is not allowed except as stated in the Digital Imaging Classes X and Y only.
Please refer to Scorecard #C0064 from WSU Extension Projects and Publications web site.
Any photography entry being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29
IMPORTANT: Write the following five items clearly on the back of your photo mat. If you do not include all five items your entry will lose 10 points. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME. If you include your name, you will lose 10 points.
Brand and Model of camera
Digital or 35 mm film camera
Stop and exposure
Commercial or self-printed
Year in project

BLACK AND WHITE

Class A: People Picture

Class B: Creature Picture

Class C: Landscape

Class D: Marine scape

Class E: Building Picture

Class F: Action Picture

Class G: Close-Up Picture

Class H: Flash Enhanced Picture

Class I: Composition

Show one of the following: Depth of Field, Backlighting, Lines and Shapes (indicate on C0890)

Class J: Sunrises/Sunsets

Class K: Plants/Flowers

Class L: Still Life in black and White

Class M: Two Photographic Note Cards. Folded note cards with photo. Folded size of card minimum 4 inches by 6 inches, maximum folded size 5 inches by 7 inches.

Class N: One Photo Bookmark. May or may not be laminated 2 x 6 inches.

Class O: One Photo Ornament (does not have to be holiday themed). May be flat or 3 dimensional. Must have a hanger. Minimum 2 x 2 inches, maximum 5 x 5 inches.

Class P: One Embellished Photo. A photo embellished with jewels, glitter, etc. or natural decorative items (small shells, pressed flowers, etc.)

COLOR

Class AA: People Picture

Class BB: Creature Picture

Class CC: Landscape

Class DD: Marine scape

Class EE: Building Picture

Class FF: Action Picture

Class GG: Close-Up Picture

Class HH: Flash Enhanced Picture

Class II: Composition

Show one of the following: Depth of Field, Backlighting, Lines and Shapes (indicate on C0890)

Class JJ: Sunrises/Sunsets

Class KK: Plants/Flowers

Class LL: Still Life in Color

Class MM: Two Photographic Note Cards. Folded note cards with photo. Folded size of card minimum 4 inches by 6 inches, maximum folded size 5 inches by 7 inches.

Class NN: One Photo Bookmark. May or may not be laminated 2 x 6 inches.

Class OO: One Photo Ornament (does not have to be holiday themed). May be flat or 3 dimensional. Must have a hanger. Minimum 2 x 2 inches, maximum 5 x 5 inches.

Class PP: One Embellished Photo. A photo that has been embellished with jewels, glitter, etc. or natural decorative items (such as small shells, pressed flowers, etc.)

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Class QA: Black and White Enlargement. 5×7 or 8×10, any subject commercially printed.

Class QB: Color Enlargement. 5×7 or 8×10, any subject commercially printed.

Class QC: Black and White Darkroom Skills. 5×7 or 8×10, any subject from own negative and printing.

Class QD: Color Darkroom Skills. 5×7 or 8×10, any subject from own negative and printing.

Class QE: Special Effects. Double exposure, painting with light, etc.

4-H PHOTO RECORD

Class R: Photo Story

(Has a beginning, middle and an end) A minimum of 3 prints is required to report any subject giving an in-depth look at many aspects or facets of the subject. Up to 6 black and white or color photo pictures (each 4×6 inches or larger, up to 8×12 inches or 5×14 inches) that tell a story. Include a title. Will be judged on content and quality of photos.

Class S: Theme grouping picturing similar shapes, or using similar colors (i.e. shades of red.)

Class T: Photo Scrap booking

One page entry per member. The page will be 8 1/2 x11 or 12×12 inches, one side only. Exhibit two to six pictures with journalizing and embellishments (i.e. stickers, die cuts, borders, etc.) Will be judged on content, creativity and design.

4-H PHOTOJOURNALISM

Please see Scorecard #C1042 from Extension. One entry allowed per class
All photos must be newsworthy.
They must be captioned and include information on who, what, where, when and why in each caption.
Photos may be black and white or color.

Class U: Photojournalism Photo

One enlargement size: 5×7, 8×10, 8×12, 4×12, or 5×14: matted or mounted on white mat or poster board.

Class V: Photojournalism Story Board

2 to 4 photos: any size but total exhibit must not exceed 11×14 inches including the mat or poster board mounting; depicting a single newsworthy story.

Class W: Photojournalism Album

Minimum of 10 newsworthy photos: published and unpublished work of the exhibitor, with suggested cut lines. If published, include a copy of the publication.

4-H DIGITAL IMAGING

Please see Score Card #C1041 from Extension. One entry per class.
All finished pictures must be no smaller than 5×7 and no larger than 8×10.
Black and white pictures must be done with gray scale. Color photos must be done with RGB or CMYK. Minimum printer output of 300 DPI or PPI should be used. All photos must be printed on photographic paper. No copy paper exhibits will be accepted.
It is recommended that digital captures be taken on “high” resolution. Digital captures must be color corrected. The original image must be part of the mounted display, on the front of the exhibit mat for comparison (except for the enlargement in Class Z.)
A typed index card must be part of the mounted display, on the front of the exhibit mat, explaining what was done to arrive at the finished image.
See the rules section at the beginning of Department 19 to understand how the 4-H photography label must be written out, and the margin requirements. The outside dimension of the mat or poster board should be no larger than 14”x22”.

Class X: Regular film and Camera black/white or colored.

Digitally imaged by scanning then enhanced or manipulated and printed by exhibitor.

Class Y: Digital Capture. Image captures Black/White or Color.

Photo taken with a digital camera, then enhancedor manipulated and printed by exhibitor.

Class Z: Scanned enlargement imaged by a regular camera. Image capture with regular camera and film (not digital) scanned and enlarged with no manipulation of any kind. Printed by exhibitor with original photo attached to the back.

The following lots apply to classes A-Z, AA-PP, & QA-QE:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class ZZ: Photo Album:

Open to all members. Pictures must have a caption or self-critique. This album must contain only pictures from the current 4-H year. Grand and Reserve Grand may be awarded to each lot at the discretion of the judge.

Lots for class ZZ and the number of prints required as follows:

Lot 1. First year album: 25 prints

Lot 2. Second year album: 30 prints

Lot 3. Third year album: 35 prints

Lot 4. Fourth year album: 40 prints

Lot 5. Fifth year album: 45 prints

Lot 6. Sixth year album: 50 prints

Lot 7. Seventh year album: 55 prints

Lot 8. Eighth year album: 60 prints

Lot 9. Ninth year album: 65 prints

Lot 10. Tenth year Album: 70 prints

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Classes A-I, P-Y, Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Class J-N: Blue-50 Red-40 White-30

Class O: Blue-80 Red-65 White 50

Rules:

Any natural science entry being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

ASTRONOMY

One entry per youth in classes A, C, and E
Three entries per youth in Classes B, D and F are allowed.

Class A: General Astronomy Notebooks: includes logs, readings, notes, sky of the month or essay

Class B: Functional Equipment: telescopes, star charts, plano-sphere, and celestro-sphere

Class C: Creative Astronomy Models

Class D: Scientifically Accurate Models: other than solar systems.

Class E: Solar System Models

Class F: Other item not listed

The following lots apply to classes A-F.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

ENTOMOLOGY

All insect exhibits must be labeled to give the order and common name of insects in the collection and scientific name to as many as possible. All work, including labeling, should be that of the member.

Class G: Insect collection containing 25 insects, including at least 5 orders

Class H: Exhibit of life stages of an insect, from egg to adult

Class I: Exhibit showing control or management of insects

Class J: Insect collection mounted and named including order and family, 50 insects involving 10 orders

Class K: Exhibit of the special activities of one insect

Class L: Insect collection preserved in plastic, named including order and family, 50 insects involving 10 orders

Class M: Special collection of insects by economic importance, habitat, order, immature insects, foreign insects, etc.

Class N: Apiary exhibit showing honey, beeswax or home crafted hives and/or supers

Class O: Insect collection mounted and named to family and order, 75 insects involving 10 orders

The following lots apply to classes G-O.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Each exhibit must have a 3×5 with it explaining the project

Class P: Air (Quality/Pollution)

Class Q: Energy (Efficiency/Alternatives)

Class R: Forestry (Management/Species Identification)

Class S: Marine Life/Oceanography

Class T: Soil (Evaluation/Testing/Management)

Class U: Water (Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, Aquafers)

Class V: Wildlife

Class W: Weather/Climate

Class X: Responsible Recreation

Class Y: Recycling

The following lots apply to classes P-Y.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Classes A-J Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

Classes A and B require that a copy of the plan sheet or design sheet accompany the exhibit
No live engines allowed
Classes A-D must have been successfully flown prior to exhibiting. A completed Certificate of Flight must accompany each entry
Class D is intended for entries of your own design. Attach a 3×5 card to entry telling what the item is, what you did, and what was learned.
Any technological science entry being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

AEROSPACE/ROCKETRY

Class A: Rockets built from plans other than kits

Class B: Rockets designed and built by exhibitor

Class C: Model rockets from kits

Class D: Aerospace projects

BICYCLES AND ENGINES

A 3×5 card telling what the item is, its use, what you did, and what was learned must be included.

Class E: Bicycles

Class F: Small Engines

ELECTRICITY

A 3×5 card telling what the item is and its use, must be included.

Class G: Electricity

COMPUTERS

A 3×5 card telling what the item is and its use, must be included

Class H: Computer Technology

Class I: Geospatial

Class J: Robotics

The following lots apply to Classes A-J

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Class A: Items constructed by use of hand tools such as carvings

Class B: Items built by use of hand tools such as boxes, birdhouses, planters, etc.

Class C: Items built by use of machine technics such as lathe, table saw, circular saw, drilling, etc.

The following lots apply to classes A-C

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Blue-30 Red-20 White-10

Rules:

One entry per class.
Entries must have been planted, grown, and cared for by the 4-H member in San Juan County.
Produce must be clean, pest and disease free.
Refer to EB1610 “Suggestions for Vegetables Exhibits at Fair”, or EB1103, “Selecting, Preparing and Judging Vegetables,” for help in preparing exhibits, available from Extension.
Compost must be made by the exhibitor.
Please pick up all vegetables between 9:00am-12:00pm on Monday after Fair. Exhibits left behind will be donated.
Flowers in arrangements need not be grown by member. Refer to Open Class section for information on color list, cut flower types. All containers should be marked with the exhibitors’ name. The exhibitor is responsible for claiming containers at the closing of the Fair.

Class A: Flowers (3 single stems or 1 multiple spray/stalk in vase or container.

Class B: Flower Arrangement (2 or more varieties)

Class C: Baskets, Container Gardens or Potted Plants

Class D: Beans, peas (Bring 6)

Class E: Beets, carrots, potatoes, radishes, all root and tuber crops (bring 6)

Class F: Cabbage, lettuce, broccoli (1 Head)

Class G: Garlic (3 Heads)

Class H: Peppers (Bring 3)

Class I: Pumpkins (1 Large, 2 Mini)

Class J: Squash (Bring 2)

Class K: Tomatoes (Bring 4)

Class L: Berries (1 cup, no wild berries)

Class M: Rhubarb (3 stalks)

Class N: Herbs (Must be in pot or vase)

Class O: Peaches (4)

Class P: Apples (4)

Class Q: Pears (4)

Class R: Compost (Quart size zip-lock bag)

Class S: Food Sculpture (Must be made of vegetable materials, need not be grown by member)

Class T: Scarecrow (must be able to stand on its own)

Class U: Other not listed (4)

The following lots apply to classes A-U:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: Wool fleeces and fiber arts items will be judged and displayed in the Marie Boe 4-H Building. Llama Fiber will be judged by the llama judge and displayed in the llama barn.

Points Allowed: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

All entries must have a 3×5 card included which explains:
- Type of fiber/fleece
- Age & gender of animal
- Where & how the fiber was collected
- Extra details (i.e. did the youth help shear, was the animal placed in a coat prior to shearing, was the animal fed anything special for its fleece production)

Rules for Fleece:

Wool will be graded and judged on the following criteria:
- Cleanliness of fleece
- Staple length
- Fiber diameter
- Handle (soundness, weathering, softness, second cuts)
- Weight and color when applicable.
Fleeces must have been shorn this year and must not represent more than one year’s growth.
Fleeces are to be clean, unwashed, skirted and delivered in plastic bags. After judging, they will be set on top of the bag so the public may touch them.
Judging may be in the wool barn, but the fleeces that are entered as 4-H Fleeces will be exhibited in the Marie Boe 4-H Building.
Limited to one fleece per gender and age. (Ewe, Ram, Wether – Under and Over 1 years)
The Judge or superintendent may disqualify any entry for just cause and may reassign entries to categories as deemed proper.

Rules for Fiber:

Enter Two (2) 1-ounce baggies of clean fiber with as little guard hair and debris as possible. Fiber entries must be submitted with an entry tag. The fiber sample must be from an animal entered and exhibited at the fair. Fibers will be displayed so that they can be touched.

Class A: Wool Fleece

Class B: Angora Goat Hair

Class C: Angora Rabbit Hair

Class D: Llama Fiber

Class E: Alpaca Fiber

The following lots apply to classes A-E:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A: Blue-60 Red-40 White-20

Class B: Blue-40 Red-20 White-10

Rules:

Each entry must include a 3×5 card describing the animal, tanning method, and how the hide was obtained.

Basis for scoring:

Pliability 40 points
Cleanliness 10 points
Freedom from tears and holes 20 points
Adherence of hair or fiber to skin 20 points
Shape 10 points

Class A: Large Skins

Class B: Small Skins

The following lots apply to classes A-B:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Class A-B, P, R and S: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Class C-H: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Class I-O, Q, T and U: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Rules:

Classes P-U are due Sunday before Fair from 10AM to 2PM, and no later than 9AM Monday of Fair week at the Marie Boe 4-H Building. They may also be submitted to the Extension Office prior to the Sunday before Fair week.
Requirements, Information and Deadlines for entering Record Books can be acquired from the Extension Office or found on the 4-H Website.
A Club Treasurer, Secretary, Reporter or President may submit a book as an entry in Class C. The Officer’s book will contain planning/meeting records, and must be neat and complete.
Judging will take place at the Fair for Classes C-H.
Classes A & B will be judged after the Fair. 4-H Record Books (handwritten or electronic) are due on the published deadline after the Fair so that members can record their Fair highlights in their Record Books. These will be judged after the Fair, awarded premium points, and special awards (when available).
Any communicative arts entry being assisted by AI technology must be entered in Department 29

4-H CLUB RELATED

Class A: Level 1 Complete 4-H Record Book (Annual and Permanent Record Books)

Class B: Level 2 Complete 4-H Record Book (Annual and Permanent Record Books)

Class C: 4-H Club Officer’s Book

Class D: 4-H Scrap book

This class will be a written and pictorial record of experiences with projects and activities in 4-H. It will be judged on creativity, neatness, design and clear legible journaling.

Class E: 4-H Event Poster

Class F: 4-H Cover Design (book, C.D., program cover etc.)

Class G: 4-H Newspaper Report

Review of an event or an experience i.e. workshop, book, play, movie, etc. The report shall be one page typed, and pictures are encouraged. Follow the guidelines in the 4-H Reporter PNW0325, available at the Extension Office.

Class H: 4-H Leadership Notebook/Binder

This is for members who have created notebooks that help others coordinate an activity, event, or project. A great organizational tool for a club.

WRITTEN EXPRESSIVE ARTS

Poetry to be presented in a typed format on 8.5-11 inch paper, or, in the case of Class N, typed or formatted on a word processor, or carefully drawn to be readable. Poetry collections shall be presented in a manuscript form, titled, indexed and typed.

Class I: Short Poem–24 lines or fewer-rhymed

Class J: Short Poem–24 lines or fewer-unrhymed

Class K: Long Poem–24 lines or more-rhymed

Class L: Long Poem–24 lines or more-unrhymed

Class M: Ballad– Poem that tells a story in rhymed verse in 24 lines or more

Class N: Concrete Poem–A poetic idea expressed both through language and shape (visual)

Class O: Acrostic Poem–A visual acronym is formed vertically, with each letter of this vertical word or phrase, beginning a line of poetry that develops the idea of the word or phrase.

Class P: Poetry Collection– Representing a variety of poetic styles or a variety of poems with a thematic link (4-6 poems can represent a collection)

Class Q: Original Story

Class R: Original Book

Class S: Original Play (musical or drama that can be either fanciful or factual.)

Class T: Original Musical Score

Class U: Other not listed

The following lots apply to classes A-U:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Locations: Department appropriate location determined by Superintendent

Points Allowed: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Rules:

Participants must put their full names and indicate the class on their judging cards to avoid disqualification. NO TALKING while judging.

Class A: Horse

Class B: Rabbits/Cavy

Class C: Poultry

Class D: Dog

Class E: Cat

Class F: Pocket Pets/Exotic Animals

Class G: Large Livestock

Class H: Llama/Alpaca

Class I: Still Life

The following lots apply to classes A-I:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: N/A – This department is experimental this year

Purpose:

The AI Projects Department provides a space for 4-H members to explore artificial intelligence as a tool for creative expression, problem-solving and innovation. Participants can showcase their AI-assisted work while learning about responsible and ethical use.
This department ensures that 4-H members can engage with emerging technology while maintaining the core values of learning, responsibility, and creativity.

Rules:

Participants must describe how AI was used in their project.
Ethical considerations (e.g. originality, AI tools used, transparency) must be acknowledged.
Entries should include a brief explanation of the member’s creative process.
Projects must adhere to 4-H values and Fair policies.
If an entry is believed to be AI assisted and entered in any department outside of Department 29, the entry will be moved to Department 29 and no premiums will be awarded.

Judging Criteria

Creativity & Innovation (30%) – How effectively is AI used to enhance the project?
Technical Skill (20%) – Level of complexity in AI usage.
Presentation & Clarity (20%) – How well is the project explained and displayed?
Originality & Ethical Use (30%) – Is the project original, does it demonstrate responsible AI use?

Class A: AI-Generated Art & Design – Digital artwork, illustrations, or graphic designs created with AI tools. AI-assisted photography or image enhancement.

Class B: AI-Generated Writing & Storytelling – Short stories, poems, or essays generated with AI assistance. AI-assisted scriptwriting or dialogue creation.

Class C: AI Music Composition – AI-generated or AI-enhanced musical compositions. Mashups, soundscapes, or remixes using AI tools.

Class D: AI-Assisted Coding & Game Design – Games, apps, or software projects incorporating AI elements. AI-driven chatbots, interactive stories, or automation tools.

Class E: AI in Science & Innovation – AI-powered data analysis, environmental monitoring, or research. AI-assisted engineering, robotics, or predictive modeling.

Class F: All other AI projects – For any other project assisted by AI not listed above

The following lots apply to classes A-F:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

4-H Small and Large Animal Departments

Herdsmanship Rules:

Herdsmanship is required for all Exhibitors who bring animals to the Fair. Failure to complete assigned Herdsmanship shifts or makeup missed shifts will result in an incomplete show and could result in forfeiture of awards. This is a contest to encourage better care and display of projects as well as teamwork within the county. Herdsmanship will be judged one or more times daily during exhibit hours. Each Exhibitor will serve one or more Herdsmanship shifts per day. The number & length of shifts depend on the number of Exhibitors.
A Blue, Red, or White ribbon and the appropriate premiums will be awarded according to the Danish judging system on the last day of the Fair.
All those exhibiting animals must participate in that project’s Herdsmanship requirements.
Each Exhibitor will be required to participate in Herdsmanship for a minimum of 1 hour. (Additional number of hours will be determined by the number of Exhibitors.) Failure to participate will result in the loss of Premiums.
Herdsmanship schedule will be available at the discretion of the Superintendent. It is suggested that those who participate in the barn set-up will have the first opportunity to sign-up for Herdsmanship times as soon as set-up has been completed. Those who do not attend will be able to sign up for Herdsmanship Wednesday during Vet Check.
A minimum of 2 Exhibitors will be required to be on duty during Herdsmanship times. These times are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday – Sunday. The only exception is if your barn is closed to the public for showing purposes. If the barn is closed for showing it needs to be clearly marked.
Club or Project leader will ensure that all members participate in Herdsmanship and that an adult (or teen leader) is in the barn during their member’s Herdsmanship times.
At the beginning of each shift, the Exhibitor will check-in with the Superintendent/assistant. If you are unable to make your shift, you are responsible for finding a replacement AND making up the time.
Proper attire (pants and long sleeve shirt) is to be worn during Herdsmanship. Aprons or Pins must also be worn, identifying you as the “Herdsman on Duty.”
NO ONE is to remove anyone else’s animal from its enclosure. The exception to this rule is with permission from the Superintendent.
A Herdsmanship award may be awarded to the outstanding herdsman in each level (Junior, Intermediate & Senior). This will be based on participation, cooperation, enthusiasm, and hard work. This is awarded solely at the discretion of the Department Superintendent and/or volunteer judges with the assistance of the Herdsmanship Superintendent.
It is acceptable in an animal barn or area to have an information booth for public questions and interaction.

Herdsmanship Scoring:

Herdsmanship scoring is completed by the Department Superintendent and/or volunteer judges with the assistance of the Herdsmanship Superintendent.
The basis for Herdsmanship scoring is:
- Exhibitors stall(s) or cage(s): (bedding, supplies, equipment). Cleanliness, neatness, and arrangement will be considered. Water and feed containers are available. Tools are safely stored. The judged area will include any enclosure with an exhibitor’s name as well as the exhibition area as a whole.
- Appearance of the exhibit animal: Animals should be healthy in appearance, clean, groomed, and secured in a safe manner. Animals should be fed and watered as required.
- Exhibitor while on duty: Must wear name tag, apron, or pin stating you are performing Herdsmanship. You should be neat in appearance, show good attitude and conduct, be courteous and cooperative, and show knowledge of the project.
- Display materials: A 4-H regulation stall card identifies each animal and exhibit. Cards, educational posters, ribbons, and any other awards are neatly displayed. Simple, effective decorating of stalls is preferred.

Location: Poultry/Rabbit Tent

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White 60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Individual Type: Blue-30 Red-20 White-10

Meat Pen Type: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Rules for Market Rabbit Project:

Read and follow all rules within the Market Animal Auction section of the Premium Book.

Rules:

Before the Fair: club leaders should notify the Superintendent of the number of cages they will need. Upon entry the vet will inspect all animals. 4-H Rabbit Club Leaders from all islands will verify that the rabbits/cavies entered by 4-H Members in their Clubs are healthy and free of parasite to the best of their knowledge. The Veterinarian will have final say in rejecting any animal showing signs of insect infestation or disease.
Type Class: All animals will be judged according to the Standard of Perfection except crossbreds. Youth are responsible for bringing their animals to the show table for type class. If youth have multiple animals to bring to the table within a breed, youth are responsible for finding a friend to help them. Rabbits not brought to the show table will not be judged.
Does with litters should be entered under the breed of the doe. The litter should be old enough to eat a commercial rabbit feed or grain.

Rabbit

Class A: Rabbit Showmanship

Class B: Rabbit Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes A-B:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class C: Fancy or Small Breeds

Lot 1. Dutch

Lot 2. Netherland Dwarf

Lot 3. Polish

Lot 4. Havana

Lot 5. Florida Whites

Lot 6. English Angora

Lot 7. French Angora

Lot 8. Mini Lop

Lot 9. Holland Lop

Lot 10. Himalayan

Lot 11. Jersey Wooly

Lot 12. Dwarf Hotot

Lot 13. Mini Rex

Lot 14. Harlequin

Lot 15. Other fancy or small purebreds not listed above.

The following sub-lots apply to Class C, Lots 1-15

Sub-Lot JB. Junior Buck (under six months of age)

Sub-Lot SB. Senior Buck (six months of age and older)

Sub-Lot JD. Junior Doe (under six months of age)

Sub-Lot SD. Senior Doe (six months of age and older)

Sub-Lot DL. Doe with Litter

Class D: Commercial or Heavy Breeds

Lot 1. New Zealand

Lot 2. Californian

Lot 3. English Lops

Lot 4. French Lops

Lot 5. American Chinchilla

Lot 6. Giant Chinchilla

Lot 7. Standard Chinchilla

Lot 8. Satins

Lot 9. Palominos

Lot 10. Checkered Giants

Lot 11. Silver Fox

Lot 12. Hotot

Lot 13. Lilac

Lot 14. Flemish Giant

Lot 15. Rex

Lot 16. Other commercial or heavy purebreds not listed above.

The following sub-lots apply to Class D, Lots 1-16

Sub-Lot JB. Junior Buck (under six months of age)

Sub-Lot IB: Intermediate Buck (six months of age but under eight months of age)

Sub-Lot SB. Senior Buck (eight months of age and older)

Sub-Lot JD. Junior Doe (under six months of age)

Sub-Lot ID: Intermediate Doe (six months of age but under eight months of age)

Sub-Lot SD. Senior Doe (eight months of age and older)

Sub-Lot DL. Doe with Litter

Class E: Crossbreeds, Pet Quality, or Neutered (not eligible for Best of Show)

Lot 1. Junior Buck (under six months of age)

Lot 2. Senior Buck (six months of age and older)

Lot 3. Junior Doe (under six months of age)

Lot 4. Senior Doe (six months of age and older)

Lot 5. Doe with Litter

Class F: Market Pen

Lot 1. A pen of 3 fryers, between 3 and 5.5 lbs. and not over 10 weeks of age of the same breed of the commercial or heavy meat breed rabbits.

CAVY

Class G: Cavy Showmanship

Class H: Cavy Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes G-H:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3 Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class I: Cavies

Cavies will be judged by recognized breeds. Crossbreds are not eligible for Best of Show.

Lot 1. Junior Boar- 12 to 22 oz., up to 4 months old.

Lot 2. Junior Sow- 12 to 22 oz., up to 4 months old.

Lot 3. Int. Boar- 23 to 32 oz., between 4 and 6 mo. old

Lot 4. Int. Sow- 23 to 32 oz., between 4 and 6 mo. old

Lot 5. Senior Boar- over 32 oz., older than 6 months

Lot 6. Senior Sow- over 32 oz., older than 6 months

Lot 7. Sow and litter

Location: Poultry/Rabbit Tent

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Individual: Blue-30 Red-20 White-10

Pen or Trio: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Eggs: Blue-20 Red-15 White-10

Rules for Market Poultry Project:

Read and follow all rules within the Market Animal Auction section of the Premium Book, including the “Intent to Sell” form.

Rules:

Before the Fair: Club leaders should notify the Superintendent of the number of cages needed. Upon entry the vet will inspect animals. 4-H Poultry Club Leaders from all islands will verify that the poultry entered by 4-H Members in their Clubs are healthy and free of parasite to the best of their knowledge. The Veterinarian will have final say in rejecting any animal showing signs of insect infestation or disease.
Type Class: All animals will be judged according to the APA Standard of Perfection except for the Pullet Production Layer Class (Class S), the Market Poultry Class (Class T) and the Crossbreed Class (Class L). The Washington Junior Poultry Expo held during the State Fair does not offer classes for crossbreeds.
Pullet Production Layer Rules (Class S): Each member should raise their pullets from hatchlings. The pullets should be of the Standard Class of production laying breeds, including Sex Links, not mixed breeds, and not a bantam breed. Members should exhibit three pullets of the same breed, type, size and appearance. Birds must be a minimum of 4 months old and be a maximum of 7 months old at Fair time. Pullets will be judged on their health, and body conformation in regard to their potential to lay eggs.
Poultry members can show two entries per lot. Excluded are classes A, B, Q, R, S, & T.

Class A: Poultry Showmanship

Class B: Poultry Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes A-B.

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class C: American Class: Plymouth Rock, Rhode Is., New Hampshire, Jersey Giant, etc.

Class D: Asiatic Class: Langshan, Brahmas, Cochin, etc.

Class E: English Class: Australorp, Cornish, Orpingtons, etc.

Class F: Mediterranean Class: Leghorn, Anacona, Minorca, etc.

Class G: Continental Class: Polish, Hamburg, etc.

Class H: All Other Standard Size Breeds: Phoenix, Bubalaya, Araucana, Ameraucana (Easter Eggers) other AOSB

Class I: Game Class Bantams

Class J: Clean Leg Bantams

Class K: Feathered Leg Bantams

Class L: Crossbred Bantams or Standard size. Not eligible for Best Hen, Rooster or Show.

The following lots apply to classes C-L.

Lot 1. Single cock

Lot 2. Single hen

Lot 3. Single cockerel

Lot 4. Single pullet

Lot 5. Pen of 1 cock and 2 hens

Lot 6. Pen of 1 cockerel and 2 pullets

Lot 7. Pen of broilers (standard size only)

Lot 8. Trio of pullets (not for auction)

Lot 9. Trio of hens

Lot 10. Pair in breed

Class M: Ducks

Class N: Geese

Class O: Turkeys

Class P: Ornamental Breeds

The following lots apply to classes M-P.

Lot 1. Male

Lot 2. Female

Lot 3. Pair of the same breed

Class Q: Dozen Eggs (Not for Market Auction)

Judged on a uniform and aesthetically pleasing dozen.
May enter one dozen eggs per lot.
Please see publication C1128E for egg scoring

Class R: One Dozen Eggs (for Market Auction Sale)

Eligible Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H members.
One dozen per member maximum entry
Please see publication C1128E for egg scoring

The following lots apply to classes Q-R:

Lot 1. White

Lot 2. Brown

Lot 3. Bantam

Lot 4. Green/Blue

Lot 5. Ornamental

Lot 6. Duck or Goose

Lot 7. Farmers Dozen (a variety of size, color and species of fowl eggs). Judged on a mis-matched, unblemished and aesthetically pleasing dozen.

Lot 8. Other

Class S: Pullet Production Layers (for Market Auction Sale)

Lot 1. Trio of same breed large fowl (duck or chicken) known for its high egg production.

Class T: Market Poultry (for Market Auction Sale)

Lot 1. Chickens (3) Broilers not over nine weeks of age and at least 3 lbs.

Lot 2. Turkey (1) not over 24 weeks of age and between 14 and 30 lbs.

Lot 3. Pheasants (3) Broilers not over 18 weeks of age and between 1-3 lbs.

Location: Dog Tent and Dog Arena

Points Allowed: Class A: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Class B: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Classes C-H: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

Dogs will be benched for display on show Friday of Fair week. Dogs must enter by side fairground gate off Dougherty Lane. Dogs are not allowed on fairgrounds except where specified for showing and during show times only.
Agility is open to Junior, Intermediate and Senior participants who have provided the following pre-requisites to the superintendent: Approved dog height card and proof of completion of training class. One agility dog may be entered per participant. Dog show participants must get approval from dog club leader or superintendent for the level of agility registering. See agility levels above. Cloverbuds may do an untimed fun run with completion of prerequisites and prior superintendent approval.

Entry Instructions:

Competition is open to any breed or mixed breed. Please include the breed of your dog on the showmanship line of the entry form. Mixed breed dog owners pick one AKC recognized breed for their dog that best suits it.
Cloverbud and Junior members may enter one dog. Intermediate and senior members may enter up to two dogs.
Entry in every class is encouraged. All dog show participants are required to participate in Showmanship, Obedience, Decoration and Herdsmanship.
For details on qualifying for State Fair, please see the current WA State 4H Dog Program Policies (PDF) (2023)
Information On Each Class: Learn more about each class, levels, rules and how they are judged at the San Juan County Dog 4-H website.

Class A: Showmanship
In this fitting & showing class, the handler is judged on preparation and grooming, appearance, dog handling, ring skills and general dog knowledge. Dog should know how to stand for exam and gait around the ring.

Class B: Dog Herdsmanship

Class C: Obedience

Dog’s responses to handler’s obedience commands are judged. Novice classes include sit, down, stay, heel with turns, and recall. More advanced levels include stand, retrieve and jumps.

Class D: Rally Obedience
A fun and interactive version of dog obedience, with a course marked out with signs. Rally Obedience Levels are Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.

Class E: Dog Agility
Handler directs dog through a dog agility obstacle course. Approved dog height card and proof of completion of agility training is required. One agility dog may be entered for each Junior, Intermediate or Senior 4H participant. Cloverbuds may do an untimed fun run with superintendent approval. Agility courses may be “standard” or “jumpers”. Agility levels include Elementary, Pre-Novice, Novice and Open. See link above for more information.

Class F: Service Dog / Good Citizen

Similar to the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, this class includes a list of 10 obedience and social manners tests. Successful participants earn a certificate in addition to any premium points or ribbon.

Class G: Dog Tricks

Handler directs dog to perform tricks. Each trick is performed twice. Novice and above are performed off-lead. Dog tricks levels are: Beginner – 2 tricks, Novice – 5 tricks, Advanced – 10 tricks.

Class H: Decoration

Each entrant is assigned their own stall/bench area, which is judged on how well the area is decorated with poster(s), signage, displays, decoration of crate and general area, a related craft project, etc.

The following lots apply to classes A-H:

Lot 1: Cloverbud

Lot 2: Junior

Lot 3: Intermediate

Lot 4: Senior

Total Dog: Each entrant will automatically qualify for the Total Dog competition and be eligible to win ribbons, prizes and/or the Total Dog Award. Total Dog is judged by the most classes entered and the most points earned.

Day of Fair:

Dogs must enter by side fairground gate off Dougherty Lane. Dogs are not allowed on fairgrounds except where specified for showing and during show times only.
Dogs must have their vet records with them and pass a vet check prior to showing. Proof of a current rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian is required. Vaccination for Bordetella and distemper (CDV) is recommended.
Use of food treats (bait) is allowed in Showmanship. Food/bait is not allowed in other classes until the participant is outside the ring or as instructed by the judge at the start of each class.

Herdsmanship (with your dog benched).

Premium points are awarded after completion of your 2-hour shift sometime during the hours of 10-5 Friday of Fair. Sign up on a posted duty schedule provided by the dog superintendent.

Information:

Please consult the schedule at the Dog Tent and on the website during Fair Month for more activities, demonstrations and events.
All rules and expectations for other 4-H animal exhibitors, including dress code and sportsmanship will be applicable to this section.
Adults/non-exhibitors are discouraged from loitering within the working/exhibit area and are encouraged to use the stands.
Aggressive/Unsocial Dogs: Dogs that exhibit problem behavior that poses a safety issue will be excused from participation in the 4-H Fair at the discretion of the superintendent(s).

Classes have the following Levels and Rules (Sub-lots):

Entrant must specify which skill level they are entering in the following classes. Please contact Dog 4-H leader or Superintendent for more information and approval for competition levels.

Obedience:

Sub Novice

Pre Novice

Beginner Novice

Novice

Advanced Novice

Graduate Novice

Graduate Open

Pre-Open

Open

Pre-Utility

Veterans Modified

Agility: Please see 4- H Agility rules for details on each class:

Elementary – 10-12 obstacles, not timed

Pre-Novice Standard – 12-14 obstacles, timed

Service Dog: n/a one level only

Dog Tricks

Beginner – 2 tricks

Novice A – 5 tricks

Novice B – 10 tricks

DOG EXHIBITOR DRESS CODE:

4-H dog project participants must dress tastefully and conservatively Please follow 4-H dress code as described in general fair rules. Anyone working or sitting in the benching area will be dressed appropriately for herdsmanship.
Adults/non-exhibitors do not perform herdsmanship duties, but if in the working area must make an appropriate appearance to prevent reduction in herdsmanship scores for the 4-H member. Adults/non-exhibitors are discouraged from loitering within the working/exhibit area.
Aggressive/Unsocial Dogs: Dogs that exhibit aggressive, and/or unsocial, and/or problem behavior that cannot be controlled by their handler, are a serious safety issue. Leaders and superintendents have the immediate authority to excuse or place restrictions on such dog’s participation in the 4-H Fair.

Location: Dog/Cat Tent

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Type and Cage Decoration: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

Cats may be declawed or have clipped, capped claws.
Cat must be free of all parasites (fleas, ear mites, ticks, etc.) and be in good health, clean and groomed.
Cat must be up to date for all vaccinations and provide documentation of current rabies inoculation.
All cats must arrive in an appropriate, safe animal carrier.
All entries will be handled by their owner or handler and will be judged on leash and harness.
REQUIRED! All cat members are required to do at least a one-hour shift of herdsmanship
All judging and scoring will be done by 4-H standards and show procedures and scoring from WSU cat publications.
Cage must have Animal Stall Card for identification and project information.
Exhibitors must provide water for their cats at all times.
All decorated cat cages must be the work of the youth. Toys and decorations need not be original, but the combination will be the idea and construction of the 4-H Member.
The Grand Champion cats in Showmanship will be the entry in the Small Animal Round Robin. The final choice of cat for safety purposes will be the Superintendent’s choice.
No pregnant or nursing cats allowed.
4-H cats must pass a vet check prior to showing and should have their vet records with them. All vaccines should be up to date including rabies.

Class A: Showmanship (use EM4810 publication)

Class B: Cat Herdsmanship

Class C: Cage Decoration (cats must be in full view)

The following lots apply to classes A-C

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class D: Purebred Cat

Lot 1. Male (Toms and neutered)

Lot 2. Female (Queens and spayed)

Class E: Household Cat

Lot 1. Male (Toms and neutered)

Lot 2. Female (Queens and spayed)

Class F: Senior Cats (10+ years)

Lot 1. Male (Toms and neutered)

Lot 2. Female (Queens and spayed)

Class G: Kittens (4 months – 8 months of age)

Lot 1. Purebred-both sexes

Lot 2. Household-both sexes

Location: The Marie Boe 4-H Building

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Type and Cage Decor: Blue 30 Red-20 White-10

Rules:

Members must be enrolled in Explore the World of Small Animals project listing. Limit of 5 animals per member.
The member is responsible for the care, feeding, proper housing and display of their animals.
Animals must be in good health. A vet check (if possible) will be necessary before animals are put on display.
All animals must be in a secure and leak proof cage or aquarium. Padlocks might be necessary and supplies by exhibitor.
Electrical outlets are limited if heat is needed during the day. The building is not heated. Please check with superintendents with regards to heating and/or pet removal at night.

Class A: Showmanship

Class B: Pocket Pet Herdsmanship

Class C: Cage Decoration

The cage decorations should complement the animal inside and provide optimum public viewing.

The following lots apply to Classes A-C:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class D: Animal Type

Lot 1. Rat

Lot 2. Ferret

Lot 3. Chinchilla

Lot 4. Hedge Hog

Lot 5. Snake

Lot 6. Lizard

Lot 7. Hamster

Lot 8. Other not listed

Location: Sheep/Goat Barn

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Type: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Rules for All Goat Members:

Goats with horns must wear horn protection at all times in the show ring. No horned dairy goat animals are allowed. No horned animals may be shown by Cloverbud members. Please refer to all the rules about horned animals in Washington State 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook (PDF).
Members exhibiting goats may show in either Small or Large Goat showmanship, but not both, unless the member has properly enrolled for each one.
Small Goat showmen (other than Cloverbuds) qualify for the Small Animal Round Robin.
Novelty (defined as a small goat purebred or cross-bred) or Pygmy goats must be equal to or less than 23 inches in height (at the shoulder) and weighs no more than 65 pounds.

Class A: Small Goat Showmanship

Small Goat is defined as a mature goat (over one year) under the height of 23 inches when measured from the ground to the top of the shoulder and weighting less than 65 pounds. Or (if under one year) a Pygmy, Small Breed Fiber Goat or a mixed breed where one of the parents is a Pygmy, or a small breed fiber goat.

Class AA: Small Goat Dairy Showmanship

All small dairy goats. A Small Dairy Goat is defined as a mature goat under 23 inches when measured from the ground to the top of the shoulder and weighting less than 65 pounds. Is a Nigerian dwarf, other dairy breed or has at least one dairy breed parent under 23 inches.

Class B: Small Goat Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes A-B:

Lot 1. Cloverbud

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class C: Pygmy

Class D: Fiber Breed

Class E: Other Breed and Crossbreeds

The following lots apply to classes C-E:

Lot 1. Does under 1 yr (Kid)

Lot 2. Doe 1 – 2 yrs (Yearling)

Lot 3. Doe 2+ yrs (Aged Doe)

Lot 4. Buck kid under 6 months

Lot 5. Wether

Class F: Nigerian Dwarf

Class G: Other Mini Breeds and Crossbreeds

The following lots apply to classes F-G:

Lot 1. Buck kid, under 6 months

Lot 2. Doeling, under 1 year

Lot 3. Dry yearling, under 2 years

Lot 4. Milking yearling, under 2 years

Lot 5. Doe, over 2 years

Lot 6. Wether

Lot. 7. Pair – 2 goats from same herd

Lot 8. Best udder – Goat must be lactating or “in milk”

Location: Cattle Barn

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Type: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Rules:

All animals will be shown in the breed of the sire.

Class A: 4-H Dairy Cattle Showmanship

Class B: Dairy Cattle Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes A-B.

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class C: Holstein

Class D: Jersey

Class E: Guernsey

Class F: Dexter

Class G: Others

The following lots apply to Classes C-G

Lot 1. Heifer Calf, 4 to 12 months

Lot 2. Yearling Heifer, 13 to 23 months

Lot 3. Cow – milking, 2 to 3 years

Lot 4. Cow 3 years and over

Lot 5. Junior Bull calf, 8 Months or less

Lot 6. Senior Bull calf, 9-12 Months

Lot 7. Cow/Calf pair

Location: Cattle Barn

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Type: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Rules for Market Beef Project:

Read and follow all rules within the Market Animal Auction section of the Fair Book.

Class A: 4-H Beef Cattle Showmanship

Class B: Beef Cattle Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes A-B:

Lot 2. Junior Division

Lot 3. Intermediate Division

Lot 4. Senior Division

Class C: Aberdeen Angus

Class D: Hereford

Class E: Charolais

Class F: Other purebreds not listed

Class G: Crossbreeds

The following lots apply to Class C-G

Lot 1. Junior Bull Calf, 8 months or less

Lot 2. Senior Bull Calf, 9 to 12 months

Lot 3. Junior Heifer Calf, 8 months or less

Lot 4. Senior Heifer Calf, 9 to 12 months

Lot 5. Junior Yearling Heifer, 13 to 18 months

Lot 6. Senior Yearling Heifer, 19 to 22 months

Lot 7. Aged Cow, calved at least 14 months before Fair

Lot 8. Feeder Beef, under 18 Months

Lot 9. Cow/Calf pair

Class H: Oxen

Lot 1. Under 12 months

Lot 2. 12 months or older (no intact males)

Class I: Feeder Beef

Lot 1. Type Class

Class J: Market Beef

Lot 1. Type Class

Class K: Alternative Breed Market Beef

Lot 1. Type Class

Location: Sheep/Goat Barn

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Type: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Rules for Market Lamb Project:

To qualify as a market lamb for auction, no permanent teeth may be present.
Read and follow all rules within the Market Animal Auction section of the Premium Book.

Rules:

Two entries per exhibitor per lot allowed unless otherwise stated.

Class A: Sheep Showmanship – Meat Breed

Class AA: Sheep showmanship Milk or Wool/fiber breeds

Wool animals must not have been shorn within 90 days of exhibit

Class B: Sheep Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes A – B:

Lot 2. Junior Division

Lot 3. Intermediate Division

Lot 4. Senior Division

Class C: Suffolk

Class D: Texel

Class E: Dorset

Class F: Lincoln

Class G: Cotswold

Class H: North Country Cheviot

Class I: Hampshire

Class J: Polypay

Class K: Commercial – Ewes Only

Class L: Other Breeds, Meat

Class M: Other Breeds, Wool

Class N: Natural Colored

Class O: Milking Sheep

The following lots apply to classes C-O:

Lot 1. Ram 1 year old and under 2 years old

Lot 2. Ram less than 1 year (Ram lamb)

Lot 3. Pair Ram Lambs

Lot 4. Pair Yearling Ewes

Lot 5. Ewe 1 year old and under 2 years old

Lot 6. Pair of Ewe Lambs

Lot 7. Ewe under 1 year (ewe lamb)

Lot 8. Aged Ewe (2 years and older)

Lot 9. Young flock owned and bred by exhibitor, to consist of one ram lamb and two ewe lambs

Lot 10. Best pair, either sex represented

Lot 11. Produce of Ewe – 2 animals, any age, and either sex.

Lot 12. “Wooly Lamb” ewe, wether, or ram under 2 years old. Natural or colored wool breeds not to have been shorn within 90 days of show. Judged on confirmation, condition, and fiber quality.

Class P: Oak Knoll Farm Best Breeding Ewe

The purpose of this contest is to recognize 4-H members who are actively managing a breeding flock, however small. Each contestant may enter only 1 ewe. The ewe must be a proven breeder, and she must have successfully lambed in the previous 12 months. She may be of any breed, or crossbred, and for any purpose. Contestants must submit a breeding history for the ewe, which will be reviewed by the judge prior to the competition. Ewes will be judged on their conformation to breed and suitability to purpose, and their breeding record. No premium points but a trophy will be awarded to the winner.

Lot 1. Ewe with records

Class Q: Feeder Lamb

Lot 1. Type Class

Class R: Market Lamb

Lot 1. Type Class

Class S: Wether/Sire Dam – No Breed Distinction

Lot 1. Type Class

Location: Swine Barn

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Type: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Rules for Market Swine Project:

Read and follow all rules within the Market Animal Auction section of the Fair Book.

Class A: Swine Showmanship

Class B: Swine Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes A-B:

Lot 2. Junior Division

Lot 3. Intermediate Division

Lot 4. Senior Division

Class C: Duroc Jersey

Class D: Hampshire

Class E: Yorkshire

Class F: Other purebreds not listed

Class G: Crossbreeds

The following lots apply to classes C-G

Lot 1. Boar under 6 months

Lot 2. Gilt, 4 to 6 months

Lot 3. Gilt, over 6 months

Lot 4. Sow

Lot 5. Sow with liter

Class H: Feeder Hog

Lot 1. Type Class

Class I: Market Hog

Lot 1. Type Class

Location: Alpaca Tent

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Performance: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

The Llama/Alpaca should wear a black webbing or leather halter and lead with no adornment.
The youth shall wear clean appropriate, dark long pants or shirt and dark footwear (no sandals allowed). A white shirt is desirable.
The Llama/Alpaca will have been groomed for the class.
The class will be judged on how well the 4-Hers react with the Llama/Alpaca and how well the Llama/Alpaca is trained and presented to the judge.

Class A: Llama/Alpaca Showmanship

Class B: Llama/Alpaca Herdsmanship

Class C: Obstacle Course (Performance)

The 4-H handler will lead the Llama through a series of obstacles. Intermediate and Senior handlers will use a pack on the animal for the obstacle course.

Class D: Public Relations (Performance)

The 4-H handler will lead the Llama through a series of “obstacles” using humans, wheelchair, and other objects found in public.

The following lots apply to classes A-D:

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Location: Sheep/Goat Barn

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Type: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Performance Class: Blue-40- Red-30 White-20

Rules for Market Goat Project:

Read and follow all rules within the Market Animal Auction section of the Premium Book.
Market goats must be between 70 and 120 pounds at the livestock weigh in held on Wednesday of Fair week.
The goat must be less than one year of age at the time of Fair. To qualify as a market goat for auction, no permanent teeth may be present.
Only does and wethers will be allowed. No Billie’s.
The market goat must be at least 50% meat breed.

Rules for all goat members:

Goats with horns must wear horn protection at all times in the show ring. No horned dairy goat animals are allowed. No horned animals may be shown by Cloverbud members. Please refer to all the rules about horned animals in Washington State 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook.
Members exhibiting goats may show in either Small or Large Goat showmanship, but not both, unless the member has properly enrolled for each one.
Large Goat Showmen qualify for the Large Animal Round Robin.

Class A: Large Goat Showmanship

All large goats (meat and fiber animals), except dairy goats. Large Goat is defined as a mature goat 24 inches or taller when measured from the ground to the top of the shoulder. Or as any mixed breed where one parent is a meat breed goat, or large breed fiber goat.

Class AA: Large Dairy Goat Showmanship

All large dairy goats. Large Goat is defined as a mature goat 24 inches or taller when measured from the ground to the top of the shoulder. Or as any mixed breed where one parent is a dairy breed goat (other than Nigerian Dwarf).

Class B: Large Goat Herdsmanship

The following lots apply to classes A – B:

Lot 2. Junior

Lot 3. Intermediate

Lot 4. Senior

Class C: Saanen

Class D: Nubian

Class E: Alpine

Class F: Toggenburg

Class G: LaMancha

Class H: Oberhasli

Class I: Dairy Crossbreds

Class J: All Other Dairy Purebreds

The following lots apply to classes C-J.

Lot 1. Buck kid, under 6 months

Lot 2. Doeling, under 1 year

Lot 3. Dry yearling, under 2 years

Lot 4. Milking yearling, under 2 years

Lot 5. Doe, over 2 years

Lot 6. Wether

Lot 7. Pair – 2 goats from same herd

Lot 8. Best udder – Goat must be lactating or “in milk”

Class K: Fiber Breeds

Class L: Other not listed

The following lots apply to classes K-L:

Lot 1. Buck kid, under 6 months

Lot 2. Doeling, under 1 year

Lot 3. Dry yearling, under 2 years

Lot 4. Milking yearling, under 2 years

Lot 5. Doe, over 2 years

Lot 6. Wether

Lot 7. Pair – 2 goats from same herd

Lot 8. Best udder; Doe must be lactating

Class M: Feeder Goat

Lot 1. Type Class

Class N: Market Goat

Lot 1. Type Class

Class O: Meat Breeding Animal

Lot 1. Does under 1 yr (Kid)

Lot 2. Doe 1 – 2 yrs (Yearling)

Lot 3. Doe 2+ yrs (Aged Doe)

Lot 4. Buck kid under 6 months

Class P: Harness/Pack- Performance Goat in Training

Goat can be led through designated course by handler or assistant with handler and cart.

Class Q: Harness/Pack – Performance Goat Advanced Goat

Goat Driven through designated obstacle course. May be led if there is a refusal.

The following lots apply to classes P-Q:

Lot 1. Junior

Lot 2. Intermediate

Lot 3. Senior

4-H Equine Departments

Superintendent: Trisha Arnott

Over All 4-H and Open Horses: Trisha Arnott

Western Games Open/4-H: TBD

Rules and Regulations:

Horse members must follow the rules listed below in addition to the Entry Rules for all 4-H Animals located in the beginning of the 4-H section of this book.
All 4-H classes will be conducted as follows in the 4-H Horse Project and 4-H Equine Program Rule Book. This rule book supersedes previous rule books. Each exhibitor is responsible for knowing the rules. These publications can be found at the Extension Office or at the State 4-H website
WA 4-H Equine Program Rule Book (PDF)
See The WA State 4-H Equine Program Rule Book for proper class, tack and attire. Note: bitless bridles are not allowed except mechanical hackamores in Western Games. Chin straps and stirrup keepers required. A tack and attire inspection will be done prior to exhibiting.
Members must wear ASTM/SEI approved helmets while riding or driving. There will be no exceptions.

4-H Dress Code: 4-H program participants & volunteers are expected to abide by the 4-H dress code during the Fair:

Articles of clothing, which display profanity, products, or slogans, which promote tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sex, or advertise gang symbols or affiliation are prohibited.
Items of clothing, which expose bare midriffs, bare chests/cleavage, undergarments, or that are transparent (see-through) are prohibited. Super short shorts, halter-tops, tube shirts, and spaghetti strapped (less than one inch) tank tops are not appropriate.
When mounted but not in competitive classes, long pants and shirts with a sleeve covering the shoulder should be worn for safety.
Boots must fit flat in the stirrup with the ball of the foot on the flat of the iron or stirrup: must be able to move freely in the stirrup and be able to slide out. Boot heel must have an adequate heel stop to prevent the forward movement of the boot through the stirrup.
Any 4-H member having an unclean stall any day of the Fair will forfeit their premium money. Stalls must be cleaned and horses must be fed and watered by 7:30 am each day.
If equine assistance is needed, leaders may assist for safety reasons or if a member is physically unable (except to hold the horse for a brief time). Parents, family, friends, trainers and non-leader adults may not help 4-H competitors with their horses. This includes bathing, tacking, grooming, handling and riding. Parents and trainers are not allowed to coach exhibitors from the sidelines while youth are being judged. Exhibitors should seek help from other 4-Hers if needed. Only the 4-H member may ride or show their own project horse during the week of the fair (exceptions are shared horse projects registered with the Extension). Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of premiums and participation in events.
4-H horses will be accepted at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday of fair week for the veterinarian check.
Stallions are not permitted in 4-H entries.
4-H members must register their primary and secondary (replacement) horse, by completing the Horse Certificate on or before May 15 of the current year (90 days prior to fair – State regulations). 4-H Horse Certificates (C0233) are available from horse leaders or the Extension Office.
If a horse is leased or borrowed, a 4-H Lease Form must be in the Extension Office on or before May 15 of the current year.
Shared Animals -Two members may jointly care for and show one animal. These two 4-H members may not compete in the same class or lot at an event. A Shared animal agreement form must be submitted to Extension by animal acquisition dates.
In the case of severe injury, illness or death or a safety issue with the certified primary project horse, a 4-H member may switch to the designated certified secondary project horse. A Horse Replacement Form must be completed and submitted along with documentation (letter of explanation from your veterinarian) for approval to the 4-H Program Coordinator, within 48 hours of the examining veterinary’s signature and prior to the 4-H event. The 4-H Coordinator will approve/deny the request and forward any changes in status to the 4-H leader, horse show manager and/or 4-H horse superintendent. The certified secondary horse would also be eligible if youth qualifies to compete at state 4-H fair.
State rules require that members who qualify for State Fair use the same horse at State Fair as was used to qualify at the County Fair (no substitutes/replacements allowed).
To qualify a horse for the San Juan County Fair, as per the Horse Rule and Policies document adopted by county horse leaders, the following needs to be turned in or documented by the club leader prior to the start of the Fair:
1. Permanent Record Book filled out
1. Attendance at 70% = 2/3 of club meetings
1. Public Demonstration or Illustrated Talk
1. Community Service project.
See the Open Class Rules and/or 4-H Grievance Procedures for disputes related to judging results.
4-H horse members must participate in the judging contest.
Perpetual trophies must be turned in into the Extension office prior to registration being accepted for class entry at the Fair.
No cell phone, iPod or electronic devices used while on herdsmanship duty, in the show ring or horse arena while competing, practicing or warming up.

4-H Horse Medals Program: The objective of the Medals Program is to challenge and reward outstanding 4-H Horse Program members to continue their pursuit of equitation excellence, leadership, sportsmanship, and responsibility. Please refer and follow the Proposal for San Juan County 4-H Equitation and Showmanship Medal Program guidelines provided from 4-H leaders or Extension Staff.

4-H Medals Information: For Intermediates and Seniors only. Entrants for the Bronze Medal Class must pre-qualify with a Blue Danish in a previous Showmanship, Hunt Seat or Stock Seat class in their respective division. A Bronze level Medal in Showmanship, Hunt Seat or Stock Seat is required to test at the Silver level and a Silver Medal is required to test at the Gold Level. Medal participants will ride against a “Standard” with no minimum number of riders required. No medals need be given.

Points Allowed: Showmanship: Blue-100 Red-80 White-60

Herdsmanship: Blue-100 Red-70 White-50

Mare-Foal Showmanship: Blue-80 Red-60 White-40

Performance Classes: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Information:

The following equine event descriptions are included here to give horse members some details about available classes. Please refer to the Horse Events Schedule.

Showmanship:

The show person is to demonstrate the ability to lead, turn and control their animal as the judge directs.
See WA 4-H Equine Program Rule Book (PDF) Horse Contest Guide, for the elaboration of the following Basis For Scoring:
- 25% The 4-H Member
- 25% Horse and Equipment
- 50% Showing
These classes are not transferable and represent separate project areas. The Showmanship Class entered will determine the division for which the rider will be receiving 4-H premiums and qualifying for State competition. One rider may have one principal horse and one substitute horse for each project entry (up to three). The same horse may be used in all projects. Project horses must be identified for Gaming, Performance and/or Dressage Jumping by May 15th on Official 4-H Horse Certificates. In the event one rider qualifies for both divisions, they may only attend one division at State (this is a State rule).

Mare and Foal Showmanship: 4-H member and one handler enter the arena with mare and foal, 4-H member leading the foal. 4-H member presents the foal as in a regular showmanship class, then takes the mare from the handler and presents her as in a conformation class. The class will be judged on the improvement of the foal over the dam. The 4-H member should be prepared to answer questions regarding the project.

4-H Hunt Seat Bareback Equitation: Riders to be judged on hands, seat and general horsemanship. All riders may be asked to execute any appropriate test the judge may deem advisable. May be Hunt Seat or Saddle Seat attire.

4-H Hunt Seat Equitation: Rider should have a workman-like appearance. Judged on form, hands, seat and general horsemanship.

4-H Saddle Seat Equitation: Rider should give the impression of effective and easy control. To be judged at a walk, trot and canter.

4-H Dressage: Dressage Performance Test requirements are the same for juniors, intermediates, and senior members. Test is to be ridden and judged according to USEF tests. Tests are usually updated by USEF every 4 to 5 years. Exhibitors should make sure they are using the most current test each year. Tests may be read but must be limited to reading each movement one time only, as it is written. Ride is to be judged on horse’s gait, impulsion, and submission; the rider’s position and seat; and the correctness and effectiveness of the aids. Each movement is scored (0 to 10 points) to establish whether the movement performed was insufficient (4 or below) or sufficient (5 or above). Additional information on how to ride the test and how the test is to be judged can be found in the Oregon 4-H Dressage Manual, 4-H 1311. For current copies of tests, see your 4-H leader or Extension.

4-H Stock Seat Bareback Equitation: Riders are to be judged on hands, seat and suitability of horse and rider. Basic position same as stock seat. Chaps not allowed.

4-H Stock Seat Equitation: Riders will be judged on seat, hands, and appointments of horse and suitability of horse to ride. Good hands are paramount.

4-H Trail: The trail class is a mounted test of horse control and the rider’s ability to guide the horse through a series of obstacles.

4-H Pleasure Harness Driving: Please refer to Harness Driving Manual (EM4881) for a complete list of rules and requirements.

4-H Equitation Over Fences: (State Fair fence heights will be 3 feet or less)

Senior Fence Height will be 2 ft. 9 inches
Intermediate Fence Height will be 2ft. 6 inches
Junior Fence Height will be 18 inches

The performance begins when the horse enters the ring or is given the signal to proceed after entering the ring. Except for refusal, jumping faults of the horse will not be considered unless it is the result of the rider’s ability. Three cumulative refusals will eliminate the horse and rider. Course will consist of at least six obstacles with at least one change of direction.

Points Allowed: Blue-40 Red-30 White-20

Rules:

Western Games 4-H and Open Class all follow 4-H rules. Please refer to the 4-H Horse Project and the WA 4-H Equine Program Rule Book (PDF) for rules.

Games Include:

Flag Race
Figure 8
Keyhole Race
Pole Bending
Barrel Racing
International Flags

Policies and Rules

4-H Membership and General Fair Rules

Requirements to Participate at the San Juan County Fair and Receive Premium Points

Requirements for State Fair Participation and Exhibition

General Rules and Information

4-H Dress Code

4-H Entry and Exhibit Deadlines

Entry Rules for All 4-H Participants

Rules for 4-H Animal Participants

Issues of Animal Health

Animal Health and the Use of Illegal Drugs

4-H Livestock Market Animal Auction

General Rules & Information:

Large Animal Sifting Committee

Small Animal Sifting Committee

Eligibility for Auction

Auction Entry Regulations

Auction Tags

Weigh-in

Auction Regulations

Auction Sale Payments to Seller

Seller’s Responsibilities

Livestock Market Animal Auction Responsibilities

Buyer’s Responsibilities

4-H Still Life Auction

Rules, Eligibility and Sale Conditions:

4-H Resolution Procedures at the San Juan County Fair

If an Exhibitor, Parent or other Volunteer has a grievance at the San Juan County Fair, they must follow the steps below to resolve the grievance:

Grievance Action Steps

Special 4-H Awards and Acknowledgements

SJC 4-H Special Leaders’ Council Meeting – Sunday at 9:00

High Point Exhibitor Award

The Durhack High Point Award

Stoltz Kau Architects High Point Award

Outstanding Achievement Awards

Harold Kjargaard Memorial Award

San Juan County Leaders’ Council Leadership Award

Best of Show Rosettes

Grand and Reserve Champion 4-H Showmanship Rosettes

Special Achievement Award Rosettes

Award of Merit Rosettes

Educational Support Scholarships

Pierre Franklin 4-H Education Award

Keys Family 4-H Education Award

4-H Self Determined Projects

Downloadable Fairbooks

4-H Staff & Superintendents

WSU Extension Staff

Temporary Staff

Kathryn Gauthier

4-H Superintendents

Cat

Cattle

Demonstrations

Dog

Equine

4-H Judging Contests

Large Animal Round Robin

Live Auction & Overall Livestock

Performing Arts

Photography

Poultry

Rabbit and Cavy

Ramblers

Sheep and Goat

Small Animal Round Robin

Still Life – Staff

Still Life – Volunteer

Still Life – Volunteer

Still Life Auction

Swine

4-H Still Life Departments

Still Life Rules

Exhibitorship Rules:

Artificial Intelligence Rules:

Department 1 – 4-H Demonstrations

Department 2 – 4-H Educational Booth Display

Department 3 – 4-H Interactive Display

Department 4 – 4-H Educational Displays and Posters

Department 5 – 4-H Round Robin (Informational Only)