This event occurs during the Delaware State Fair but the first entry deadline is February 15, 2021.
They will not be holding the Annual Spring Show in April this year.
This event occurs during the Delaware State Fair but the first entry deadline is February 15, 2021.
They will not be holding the Annual Spring Show in April this year.
As you are aware, the State 4-H Clothing & Textiles Showcase event was not able to take place during the recent Delaware State Fair. As we continue to plan various state 4-H events, we have made the decision to coordinate and conduct the 2020 State 4-H Clothing & Textiles Showcase through a “Virtual Showcase.”
The major components of this event will take the following format:
NOTE: Since we plan to upload these on our website and to use on social media, we ask that you introduce yourself using your FIRST NAME ONLY. Please do not use your full name in your script.
4-H Contact for Questions:
Doug Crouse, State 4-H Program Leader
(302) 233-1750 (Cell)
The application period is now open through September 25, 2020.
There are six (6) open positions on the 12 member board. This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/20) and once appointed, the term is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Junior Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills as well as expose youth to the many facets of The Delaware State Fair. A brief interview to take place in mid-October will be required. The application form can be obtained on the Delaware State Fair’s web site www.delawarestatefair.com (click on General Info / Jr. Board) or by calling Rebekkah at the Fair Administration Office – 302-398-3269.
Congratulations to all members who participate in the 2020 State 4-H Virtual Demonstration and Public Speaking contest! Results can be found below:
Animal Science Demonstration Results
You all did a remarkable job adjusting on the fly to a new way of showing your State Fair entries. Thanks to you, our 4-H members and families and to our staff for pulling this all together!
You can view the slideshow of the 2020 State Fair entries on our website.
All the 2020 DE State Fair results can be found on their website.
The application period is now open through September 25, 2020. There are six (6) open positions on the 12 member board. This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/20) and once appointed, the term is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Junior Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills as well as expose youth to the many facets of The Delaware State Fair. A brief interview to take place in mid-October will be required. The application form can be obtained on the Delaware State Fair’s web site www.delawarestatefair.com (click on INFO / About Us / Jr. Board) or by calling Rebekkah at the Fair Administration Office – 302-398-3269.
As communicated in our letter emailed to all 4-H families on July 1, 2020, due to the current in-person restriction for 4-H programming that is in place through July 31st, we will not be able to have actual 4-H exhibits brought to the 4-H building this year to be judged and on display. This decision was made out of an abundance of care and with the priority of protecting the health and safety of the participants, families, volunteers and staff.
As we also shared in our correspondence, the Delaware State Fair has a virtual exhibit software that will allow us to have our youth continue to be able to share and exhibit their 4-H project work, and have the ability to participate in the exhibit premium system. Even though it will be different for us to do, we are very fortunate to have the ability and opportunity to use this system for our youth.
We have attached guidelines on how our 4-H members can upload and present their exhibits through their Delaware State Fair exhibit account. It is a very user friendly system and one that I feel all families will be able to use to share their exhibit information. Staff at the Delaware State Fair as well as with the Delaware 4-H Program are prepared to assist with this process as help is needed. Please review these guidelines in order to begin to prepare information to be able to provide it in the virtual exhibit showcase.
Date Uploaded Information is Due for Virtual Exhibit Showcase
Monday, July 20th (12 midnight)
Suggested File System to use in Saving Exhibit Photographs to use to Upload
We encourage you to use the exhibit class number as your file name when saving photos to upload in the DSF virtual system.
For example, if you are exhibiting in Class 98, take a photograph(s) of your exhibit, and save as follows:
C98 P1 (Class 98 Picture 1)
C98 P2 (Class 98 Picture 2)
C98 P3 (Class 98 Picture 3)
Photography Tips to Remember / Use in Taking Photographs of Exhibits
Consider the following photography tips to use when taking photographs of your exhibits:
Please contact your County 4-H Educator or the State 4-H Program Leader / Administrative Assistant with any questions you have related to this process. Contact information is provided below.
Sussex County 4-H: Jill Jackson jackson@udel.edu
Kent County 4-H: Kristin Cook kristin@udel.edu
New Castle County 4-H: Kaitlin Klair kklair@udel.edu
State 4-H Office:
State Program Leader Doug Crouse dcrouse@udel.edu
Admin Assistant Melissa McDerby mmcderby@udel.edu
MAIN GUIDELINES ON HOW TO PRESENT YOUR EXHIBIT ON YOUR |
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DELAWARE STATE FAIR EXHIBIT ACCOUNT |
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Please take time to determine how you can best present your exhibit to the judge. You | ||||
will have the ability to upload and share UP TO 3 PHOTOGRAPHS. | ||||
If your exhibit is flat and one-sided, you only need to upload and share 1 PHOTOGRAPH of it. | ||||
If exhibit has different sides or angles to see or to assist you in showing any special detail or | ||||
techniques used, you should upload and share 3 PHOTOGRAPHS. | ||||
Our guidelines shared below for our various classes do offer guidance in many areas as to | ||||
when only 1 photograph should be necessary. Since exhibits are developed in multiple | ||||
ways, this guidance can change based on what you are actually exhibiting in a class. | ||||
For any exhibit that is operational, you will need to upload UP TO 1 VIDEO to show this operation. | ||||
NOTE: Printed entry tags were provided to you for your exhibits, but they will not need to be used | ||||
in the Virtual Exhibit Showcase. You can use them as a guide to help organize your exhibits. | ||||
Type of Exhibit: | Examples: | |||
Flat (One Sided) Exhibits | Photograph, Picture/Drawing, Poster | |||
Wreath, Plant, Rocket, etc. | ||||
Picture Upload Requirements: | ||||
Share 1 photograph of exhibit of front side | ||||
(you do not need to attach 2 additional photographs | ||||
for these type of exhibits). | ||||
Photography Exhibits | Picture Upload Requirements: | |||
If you have the actual photograph file, upload this file. | ||||
This is the preferred method to use in sharing this type of | ||||
exhibit. However, if you do not have file, you will have to | ||||
upload a picture of your actual photograph. | ||||
Dimensional (Multi-Sided Exhibits) | Exhibits that are not flat and one-sided: | |||
Clothing (showing inside and outside), flower | ||||
arrangement, container garden, bird | ||||
feeder, woodworking item, etc. | ||||
Picture Upload Requirements: | ||||
Share 3 photographs: Picture of Front, Side and Back | ||||
If exhibit is operational, exhibitor | Electrical exhibit, science kit exhibit, any other exhibit | |||
will need to upload a 10-15 second | that is intended to move or operate, etc. | |||
video to show operation of item. | ||||
Video Upload Requirements: | ||||
Include a 10-15 second video showing the | ||||
exhibit operating | ||||
CLASS | ||||
Section A: Cloverbud Exhibits | ||||
1 to 6 | Only 1 photograph is required for these exhibits | |||
7 | THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE JUDGED | |||
Section B: Textiles and Sewing Exhibits | ||||
8 to 58 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
Suggestions / Ideas for Photos: | ||||
If exhibit is clothing that is normally worn: | ||||
*Show clothing item laying on flat surface | ||||
*Turn clothing item inside out and lay | ||||
on flat surface (to show construction) | ||||
*Could show clothing item being worn by exhibitor | ||||
If exhibit is not a clothing item to be worn: | ||||
*Show front of item | ||||
*Show back of item | ||||
*Show close up of any detail sewing on item | ||||
Section C: Canning | ||||
59 t0 74 | THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE JUDGED | |||
Section D: Computer | ||||
75 | Convert Word document to a PDF file and Upload | |||
76 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
77 | Upload Video | |||
78 | Convert Excel document to a PDF file and Upload | |||
79 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
80 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
81 | Convert Powerpoint document to PDF file and Upload | |||
82 | Convert Powerpoint document to PDF file and Upload | |||
83 | Convert Powerpoint document to PDF file and Upload | |||
84 | Upload Video | |||
Section E: Arts and Crafts | ||||
85 to 113 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
(NOTE: Class 105 explanation is not required for 2020) | ||||
Section F: Indoor / Outdoor Gardening | ||||
114 to 122 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
(NOTE: Date of propagation not required for 2020) | ||||
(Please be sure to follow date guidelines in premium book) | ||||
Section G: Floriculture | ||||
123 to 132 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
Section H: Photography | ||||
133 to 150 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
(NOTE: Class 141 description not required in 2020) | ||||
(NOTE: Class 146 & 147 title not required in 2020) | ||||
151 | THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE JUDGED | |||
152 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
(NOTE: Class 152 description not required in 2020) | ||||
153 to 157 | NOTE for Classes 153 through 157: | |||
154 | Create a Powerpoint with the required number of | |||
155 | photographs per the class. Make the Powerpoint a | |||
156 | PDF file and upload the file into the DSF system. | |||
157 | ||||
158 to 160 | Send exhibit using UD Dropbox as explained in DSF 4-H | |||
premium book guidelines | ||||
161 to 163 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
164 | SEE NOTE for Classes 153 to 157 and follow for Class 164 | |||
Section I: Conservation and Landscape | ||||
165 to 174 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
(NOTE: Class 171 explanation not required in 2020) | ||||
175 & 176 | NO UPLOAD OF PHOTOGRAPH IS REQUIRED | |||
SPONSOR OF THESE EXHIBITS REQUIRE EXHIBIT TO BE ON DISPLAY AT THE STATE FAIR. | ||||
CONTACT DOUG CROUSE AT (302) 233-1750 TO ARRANGE A TIME TO BRING TO THE 4-H BUILDING. | ||||
Sectipn J: Electric | ||||
177 to 185 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
You MUST upload and include a 10-15 second video to show | ||||
exhibit operating for Classes 177 to 185 | ||||
Section K: Entomology | ||||
186 to 189 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
Section L: Field Crops | ||||
190 to 196 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
Section M: Woodworking | ||||
197 to 208 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
Section N: Science | ||||
209 to 222 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
Section 0: Other | ||||
223 to 236 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
Section P: Place Setting Contest | ||||
237 | Follow main guidelines listed above and upload 3 | |||
photographs of exhibit from different angles | ||||
Section Q: Educational / Club Exhibits | ||||
238 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
WE WOULD LIKE CLUBS TO BRING EXHIBIT TO FAIR TO DISPLAY IN THE 4-H BUILDING. | ||||
CONTACT DOUG CROUSE AT (302) 233-1750 TO ARRANGE A TIME TO BRING TO THE 4-H BUILDING. | ||||
239 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
Section R: Foods | ||||
240 to 259 | THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE JUDGED | |||
Section S: Vegetables | ||||
260 to 280 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
281 to 285 | THIS CLASS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE JUDGED | |||
286 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
Section T: Cut Flowers | ||||
287 to 293 | Uploading 1 photograph should work for these exhibits | |||
294 to 295 | Follow main guidelines listed above | |||
Please see the below. It will also be posted on our website, along with other info about the Fair at:
This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/19) and once appointed, the term of office is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Junior Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills as well as expose youth to the many facets of The Delaware State Fair. The application period is now open through September 27, 2019. In mid-October, the Junior Board Committee will interview applicants. The application form can be obtained on the Delaware State Fair’s web site www.delawarestatefair.com (click on About Us / Jr. Board) or by calling the Administration office of the Fair at 302-398-3269.
As you know, it takes an army to prepare for the State Fair. We’re always recruiting! Please consider giving your time to assist in set up or break down of the 4-H building. We are always in need of adult volunteers.
Please see the below document on how you can help and then contact Maureen in the NCC Office to sign up! We need to share this info with the State Office by July 1, so don’t delay!
Please also consider signing up to be a host/hostess this year!
You can view available time slots and sign up by clicking HERE.
Click HERE for the State Fair Newsletter-it’s chock full of important info!
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Taylor and Messick
325 Walt Messick Rd
Harrington, DE
If a 4-H member has never participated in the State 4-H Lawn Tractor Driving event, it is Mandatory that they attend this state training or attend another county training that may be offered prior to the state
event. All other members who have participated in this state event before are welcomed to attend this training for additional practice and preparation.
The Delaware State Fair 4-H Lawn Tractor Driving Contest will be held on Saturday, July 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the Quillen Arena. 4-H Members participating in the scheduled May training will meet the 4-H
requirement for the state contest.
If you have any questions, please contact Ernie Lopez, State 4-H Volunteer Specialist, at 302-856-7303.
Please pre-register by contacting
Tammy Schirmer at 856-2585 ext 544 or
Email: tammys@udel.edu
Deadline to pre-register is
Thursday, May 16, 2019 NOON
Calling all New Castle County 4Hers! Are you interested in saving money? Like to compare prices, watch the stock markets or just want to learn about finances? Look no further! We are hosting an information session to form teams for the Consumer Champion Bowl which is held at the State Fair in July. Ages 8-18 welcome. Feel free to check out the link below for preliminary information. http://extension.udel.edu/4h/state-4-h-events/consumer-champion-bowl-2/
Information session will be Monday, September 24 @ 6:00 PM. (Light dinner provided) Please RSVP to the 4-H office at serenac@udel.edu or 302-831-8965 no later than Thursday, September 20th. Questions? Contact Robyn Hunter @ 302-593-1213. Hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity!
The application period is open through September 30, 2018. There are six (6) positions. This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/18) and once appointed, the term of office is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Junior Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills as well as expose youth to the many facets of The Delaware State Fair. In mid-October, the Junior Board Committee will interview applicants. The application form can be obtained on the Delaware State Fair’s web site www.delawarestatefair.com (click on INFO / About Us / Jr. Board) or by calling the Administration office of the Fair at 302-398-3269.
Welcome to August! Where has the summer gone??
We are wrapping up from the Fair and already looking ahead, so we thought the easiest way to share info was with a mini-blog. Don’t worry, it only contains some brief reminders and upcoming dates.
First of all, thank you to everyone who helped to make the 2018 “99th Delaware State Fair” a success! The 4-H Building held over 9,000 entries! Whether you volunteered in the 4-H Building, Farm Bureau, Grange or participated in events and contests, we congratulate you on your achievements and appreciate all of your hard work!
We absolutely couldn’t have done it without you!
Fair entries that weren’t picked up on Sunday have been brought up to the NCC Office. They are in the hallway between the conference rooms. Feel free to stop in weekdays from 8-4:30 to pick up your entries. If you aren’t sure if you have entries here at the office or were missing some, please contact Serena at 302-831-8965 or by email and she’ll be happy to check for you.
Talent Show
Juniors-Individual:
1st Place – Eason Li – Meado Larks
Public Speaking
Beginner I (ages 8-9):
3rd Place: Brogan Raughley – Porter Gang
Beginner II (ages 10-11):
1st Place: Melanie Witte – Porter Gang
Junior (ages 12-13):
3rd Place: Daisy Timney – Heavenly Hooves
Senior (ages 14-19):
1st Place: Shannon Murray – C3
Judging Contests
Poultry:
6th Place: Lizzy Handlin – Heavenly Hooves
8th Place: Jack Handlin – Heavenly Hooves
Photography:
8th Place: Eason Li – Meado Larks
Food and Nutrition:
1st Place: Alyson Melson – Meado Larks
Horticulture:
3rd Place: Eason Li – Meado Larks
Wood Science:
8th Place: Cole Simpson – Meado Larks
Livestock:
4th Place: Lizzy Handlin – Heavenly Hooves
6th Place: Sydney Phipps – Flock of Friends/Sheep Club
9th Place: Victoria Fuller – Sheep Club
Horse:
1st place: Jessica Knowles – Heavenly Hooves
2nd Place: Carly Mekulski– Tails n Trails
Demonstration Contests
General Demonstrations:
Blue Ribbon – Arts & Crafts – Daisy Timney – Heavenly Hooves
Blue Ribbon – Arts & Crafts Team – Caitlin and Matthew Dooling – Stump Corner
Champion – Other Demonstration – Melanie Witte – Porter Gang
Environmental & Plant Science:
Champion – Entomology – Logan Aber – Environmental Science
Champion – Electricity – Liam Aber –Holy Angels/Environmental Science
Champion – Other Science Related – Melanie Witte – Porter Gang
Family & Consumer Science:
Champion – Table Setting Etiquette – Matthew Trunfio – Stump Corner
Champion – Performing/Theatre Arts – Ava Raughley – Porter Gang
Blue Ribbon – Food Preparation Team – Sarah Apps and Kristin Traver -Summit Bridge
Animal Science:
Champion – Swine – Brogan Raughley – Porter Gang
Champion – Sheep – Lizzy Handlin – Heavenly Hooves
Blue Ribbon – Vet Science – Savannah Timney – Heavenly Hooves
Archery:
Compound Bow – Intermediate Division -7th place – Jacob Green – Summit Bridge
Recurve Bow – Intermediated Division – 8th place – Jacob Green – Summit Bridge
Window Display – Tails n’ Trails
Tractor Driving Contest – 1st place –Kyle Hill -Bear
Avian Bowl– 1st place – Heavenly Hooves/Clover Quest – Lizzy Handlin, Jack Handlin, Jade Wasgatt
State Teen Council Officer
New Castle Representative – Hunter Willoughby – Summit Bridge
As you know, it takes an army to prepare for the State Fair. We’re always recruiting! Please consider giving your time to assist in set up or break down of the 4-H building. We are always in need of adult volunteers.
Please see the below document on how you can help and then contact Maureen in the NCC Office to sign up!
Sign up below: