The Fair is not possible without a cadre of talented 4-H’ers and adult volunteers that make it all happen.
Consider volunteering to help set-up the building, check-in exhibits, and assist judges. Good help is always needed, especially adult volunteers. We ask that all helpers be age 8 or older.
Helper Sign-up Form
Tuesday, July 8—9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Clean-up and set-up building. Looking for older members who
can set up exhibit booths and move them into place. Decorate
building. Cut corrugated paper and attach to exhibit booths.
Desire older members who can cut paper and use a staple
gun, as well as pay attention to detail.
Monday, July 14—2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Exhibit check-in. Lunch is not provided, but snacks and drinks
will be available at 4:30 PM. Sort exhibits by class and check
tags for completeness.
Tuesday, July 15—8:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Judge’s Clerks. Punch tags and attach ribbons. Record
premiums. Must be at least 10 years old.
12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM Begin displaying photos and posters.
Wednesday, July 16—9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Display Teams. Older 4-H members. Need to be able to work
independently and in teams displaying.
Thursday, July 17
Check-in Foods—8:15 AM to 11:30 AM
Check tags for completeness and sort by class and assist with
display.
Check-in Vegetables/Horticulture—8:15 AM to 11:30AM
Check tags for completeness and sort by class and assist with
display.
Foods Judge’s Clerks and Display—11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Must have had lunch prior to arriving at 11:00 AM. Punch
tags, attach ribbons, record premiums, and assist judges.
Assist with clean-up.
Vegetable/Horticulture Judge’s Clerks and Display
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Must have had lunch prior to arriving.
Punch tags, attach ribbons, record premiums, and assist
judges. Assist with clean-up.
Wednesday, July 23—9:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Cut Flower check-in. Clerk and Display.
Sunday, July 27–Dismantle building. Two groups of
volunteers.
7:30 AM to 10:30 AM – Dismantle exhibit area but not move
exhibits. Check-out clerks.
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM – Big people (and muscle) needed to pull booths apart
DELAWARE STATE GRANGE AND FARM BUREAU
The Delaware State Grange has always been very supportive of the Delaware 4-H program and is in need of 4-H members and adult volunteers to help them in their food booth during the Delaware State Fair. The Grange will provide community service verified hours for the students and a monetary stipend to the local 4-H club based on hours that their members work. Be sure to note your 4-H club name when registering to work.
The Delaware State Grange Fair Booth is open daily during the fair from 7am until 9 pm. Students usually spend 2 to 4 hours between 10am and 3pm. A Grange booth food voucher is provided to all volunteers.
Delaware 4-H highly encourages your support. Please contact Debbie Edwards, State Secretary of the Delaware State Grange, at (302) 535-3032 to discuss availability and register to volunteer. Let’s help those who have helped our program in so many ways over the years.
Host and Hostess
Throughout the Fair hosts and hostesses are needed to be available in the 4-H exhibit area to provide information about 4-H, projects on display, and prevent damage and theft of exhibits. We welcome all 4-H Youth and Adults to volunteer to act as a host/hostess. This is a great opportunity for 4-H’ers age 8 and up. Get your best 4-H friend to join you and sign up to help! Beginning April 1, the online form will be activated to sign up to be a Host-Hostess during the Fair. Two people will be allowed per time slot. Each time slot will be for 2 hours.