Delaware State Fair

4-H Newsletter 

July 21-30, 2022

The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner. It is not too soon for you to begin preparing and thinking about exhibits you will be entering this year, as well as the contests and events in which you will be participating. There are a few changes this year, so read the 4-H department premium catalog carefully.

Please be aware that all rules and guidelines are subject to change based on current State of Delaware and University of Delaware COVID-19 restrictions.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

All youth enrolled in the Delaware 4-H program as of March 1, 2022, are eligible to exhibit articles made as a part of project or activity work, and participate in demonstrations, judging contests, and other contests outlined in this department of the Fair. Re-enrollment in 4H Online is mandatory in order to participate as a 4-H’er at the State Fair.

Registration Deadline: Entries will be accepted on the Delaware State Fair’s website (www.delawarestatefair.com) beginning:

April 1 (9:00 AM) through June 1 (11:59 PM)

LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!

Attention Judging Contests Participants: The County Office Staff will provide names of participants for each judging contest directly to the Fair. Members DO NOT have to enter online.

In order for the Delaware State Fair to better prepare for all exhibits, we ask that you only enter those classes which you will be able to complete and show at this year’s Fair.

The Fair pays an entry fee for each exhibit, event and/or contest you register for online. Entering ONLY those classes which you will actually show at the Fair will maintain fees at the most minimal level.

If you are registering a team for an event, please register the team under your club name. If you have two groups competing in the same event, just label them “Your Club Name” Team 1, “Your Club Name” Team 2, etc. If you do not have an email address, you may use your County 4-H Office email address, and they will mail your confirmation. NOTE: Each individual team member does not have to enter.

RULES FOR ALL EXHIBITS

• No item should be entered by a 4-H exhibitor that cannot be displayed “as is” out on the display floor.
• No premium will be awarded if an exhibit is not displayed.
• No plastic covering is permitted on clothing exhibits.
• Any exhibit included in a frame or on art canvas should include wire or hooks for hanging.
• Participants must be present at the stated START time for all 4-H Animal Judging Contests or they will not be able to participate (always plan to arrive in advance of start time).

EXHIBIT CHECK-IN INSTRUCTION

• Exhibit Check-In: 

Entry tags will be distributed to you by your 4-H Leader. Please check them for accuracy. If you have errors, contact the Fair immediately to correct them. Please tag your exhibits prior to bringing them to the Fair.

• All exhibits (except Foods, Vegetables, Indoor/Outdoor Gardening and Cut flowers) are brought to the 4-H exhibit area between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Monday, July 18.
• Foods, Vegetables, Indoor/Outdoor Gardening, and Cloverbud (Class 2 if live plant or vegetable and Class 7) are brought to the Fair between 8:30 and 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 21.
• Cut flowers, Section T, will be accepted on Wednesday, July 27, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon.

• Tips on Preparing Your Exhibits for the Fair: 

Please read the rules at the beginning of the 4-H department premium list and each section carefully.

• 4-H youth age 5-7 may enter in the Cloverbud classes, Section A, ONLY. (Your 4-H age is determined on January 1 of the current year.)
• You may enter only one exhibit per class.

• Review the class description carefully: 

Exhibits not meeting the class description cannot receive a blue ribbon or premium and may be disqualified. Exhibits may be marked down or disqualified for the following reason:

• Incorrect number of items for the class- For example, two like jars of canning, five carrots, etc. Do you have the correct number?
• Incorrect size of poster- 14” x 22” is the most common size of poster. Is your poster the correct size? Individual photos should be placed on posterboard that does not exceed 6” x 8”.
• No foam core for posters or photos, please. It is too thick to use with our hangers at the Fair.
• Art and needlework need to be completed and appropriately finished and prepared to hang. A hanger is not a piece of string taped on the back. There is less damage to exhibits if they are securely hung on the exhibit racks.

•  Label each exhibit:

Each exhibit should be labeled with your name, 4-H County, age, years in project, club and class, in addition to the entry tag the Fair provides you. In case your entry tag becomes lost or detached, we will know who the exhibit belongs to. Age is especially important so the judge knows how old you are. Print off a sheet of mailing labels for a great quick way to include this information on all your exhibits. It sure beats hand-writing the information!

• Attach the entry tag securely:

Use masking tape to attach tags to the backs of posters, photos, etc. Use a small safety pin to attach tags to any fabric article. Please do not use straight pins or scotch tape as they come loose too easily.

EXHIBIT CHECK-IN SCHEDULE

Monday, July 18 –  3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Arts, Crafts & Needlework
Canning/Drying
Cloverbud
Computers
Conservation & Natural Resources
Electric
Entomology/Beekeeping
Field Crops

Monday, July 18 –  3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (cont.)
Floriculture
Other Projects
Place Setting Contest
Science
Textile & Clothing
Woodworking

Thursday, July 21 –  8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cloverbud (Class 2 if live plant or vegetable and Class 7)
Food
Indoor and Outdoor Gardening
Vegetables

Wednesday, July 27 –  10 AM to 12:00 PM
Cut Flowers

RULES FOR ALL ENTRIES

Rule 1: Each 4-H’er must use the Delaware State Fair website to enter their exhibit online when entering Exhibits, Demonstration Events, Judging Contests, Consumer Bowl, Avian Bowl, Public Speaking, Tractor Driving, Lawn Tractor Driving, and Archery. Entry deadline is June 1, 2022. Completed entry tags will be provided to the exhibitor to attach to exhibits. Please make sure your entry tag is ATTACHED TO YOUR EXHIBIT before entering the Fairground.

Rule 2: 4-H’ers—age 5 to 7, Cloverbuds, are eligible to enter Section A ONLY.

Rule 3: All articles exhibited must be made or grown by 4-H member since last year’s Fair.

Rule 4: A youth pass will be given to 4-H Department exhibitors.

Rule 5: No awards will be made for exhibits which do not meet minimum standards.

Rule 6: Exhibitors may make only one entry in each class.

Rule 7: No item should be entered by a 4-H member that cannot be displayed “as is” out on the display floor.

Rule 8:   No premium will be awarded if an exhibit is not displayed.

Rule 9: Every article exhibited SHOULD be labeled with name, 4-H county, age, year in project, club and class, in addition to the entry tag, to eliminate errors and lost articles. Please attach in such a way that it is not noticeable.

Rule 10: Any exhibit included in a frame or on art canvas should include a hanger, wire or hooks for hanging. Hangers are not necessary for exhibits on poster board or mat board.

Rule 11: If an exhibit includes a poster, posters are evaluated based on the following guidelines:

1. Should be simple, not wordy, and provide a quick message in a concise format.
2. Should be easy to read and have a single message/fact/point of interest.
3. Letters and words should be clear, legible and straight.
4. Neatness
5. Colorful
6. Use of visual or graphic is important

Rule 12: ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING BETWEEN 8:00 AM AND 12:00 NOON ON SUNDAY, JULY 31. Every member must make arrangements for someone to pick up their exhibits if they are not able to do so themselves. There should not be an expectation for your exhibits to automatically be taken back to your respective county 4-H office.

Rule 13: Care will be taken to protect the exhibits from injury, but the Delaware State Fair will not in any way hold themselves responsible for accidents, loss and damage by water, fire, theft or otherwise, whatever may be the cause or extent of the damage or loss sustained. All exhibits are entered at the owner’s risk.

PREMIUM $$$$ QUESTIONS

Questions regarding placing and/or premiums for the 4-H Department must be made in writing to the State 4-H office prior to September 15, 2022. Every effort will be made to eliminate errors during the payment of premiums. However, if an exhibitor finds an error, proof of such error must be communicated to the Delaware State Fair office on or before November 1, 2022. After this date no corrections will be considered. Checks not cashed AFTER 90 days from issue, WILL NOT BE REISSUED.

4-H STATE FAIR FLOATS

Each county 4-H program is invited and encouraged to have a 4-H float in the nightly Delaware State Fair 4-H Parade. All 4-H members are encouraged to ride these floats in this parade in an effort to promote 4-H at the State Fair.

TRACTOR DRIVING CONTESTS

The Tractor Driving Contest will be held on Wednesday,
July 27, at 11:00 AM in the Quillen Arena.

Participants should arrive at the Quillen Arena by 10:30 AM to SIGN IN. There will only be a senior category in this event. Age is determined as of January 1 of the current year.

The Lawn Tractor Driving Contest will be held on Saturday, July 30, at 9:00 AM, in the Quillen Arena.

Participants should arrive at the Quillen Arena beginning at 8:30 AM to SIGN IN. There will be three categories offered. Participants may only enter one age category. Experienced participants, younger than 14, may participate in the senior event, but are then ineligible to participate in any younger age category.

• Beginner (ages 8-10)
• Junior (ages 11-13)
• Senior (ages 14-19)

Participants MUST have previously participated in a state event or participated in a training at the State, county or club level in order to participate in either of these events.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER THIS EVENT BY JUNE 1 USING THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR ONLINE SYSTEM. AGE IS DETERMINED AS OF JANUARY 1 OF THE CURRENT YEAR.

Class

1. Tractor Driving – Senior Division (ages 14-19)
2. Lawn Tractor Driving—Beginner Division (ages 8-10)
3. Lawn Tractor Driving—Junior Division (ages 11-13)
4. Lawn Tractor Driving—Senior Division (ages 14-19)

Participants are encouraged to visit the State 4-H website in order to obtain more information about these two events: www.udel.edu/009361

Any questions related to these events should be directed to the State 4-H Office via email to de4h@udel.edu or by calling 302-831-2509.

Participants MUST wear the proper attire  (clothing and shoes) to participate in either of these events.

ARCHERY CONTEST

The State 4-H Archery Contest will be held on Friday, July 29. The event location AND registration will be the Purple Parking Lot outside of the main Fairgrounds (same location as the 2021 event). Shuttle service from the 4-H building to the contest site will be available. A shuttle will leave at 12:15 PM. Participants can also decide to travel on their own directly to the event site. All participants must enter this event by June 1 at the Delaware State Fair’s website. If SPECIAL TIME ACCOMMODATIONS are needed for this event, you must contact the State 4-H Office at de4h@udel.edu by June 15.

There will be three age groups. Age is determined as of January 1 of the current year. The following reporting times will be used:

• Senior (ages 14-19) – report time is 12:30 PM
• Intermediate (ages 11-13) – report time is 1:15 PM
• Junior (ages 8-10) – report time is 2:00 PM

Competitions will be held in three categories:  Barebow/Basic Compound, Recurve, and Compound.  Participants may participate in all categories.

Special Note: Participants must remain until ALL shooters have finished shooting within a respective category and age division.

Qualifications: Youth must be ages 8-19 years old, and be participating in a 4-H Archery Club or other 4-H Shooting Sports activities. Participants must have been through 4-H Shooting Sports Archery training camp, club or outreach activity.

Rules: Check online at www.udel.edu/009361 (scroll down to Archery) or check with your County Office.

Equipment: We strongly encourage all participants to bring their own equipment to the event. If you are unable to do this, recurve bows and arrows will be provided, but you may bring your own. Compound bows and arrows will NOT be provided.  Safety equipment (arm guards and finger tabs) will be provided and required.

Class:

366. Barebow – Junior (ages 8-10)
367. Barebow – Intermediate (ages 11-13)
368. Barebow – Senior (ages 14-19)
369. Recurve Bow – Junior (ages 8-10)
370. Recurve Bow – Intermediate (ages 11-13)
371. Recurve Bow – Senior (ages 14-19)
372. Compound Bow – Junior (ages 8-10)
373. Compound Bow –Intermediate (ages 11-13)
374. Compound Bow – Senior (ages 14-19)
     

STATE AVIAN BOWL

The State Avian Bowl Contest will be held on Saturday, July 30, at 1:00 PM in the Centre. The Delaware State Fair will award premiums to the top three teams in competition. A team may consist of 2-4 members ages 8 to 19. Clubs may enter multiple teams and can identify them as Team 1, Team 2, etc. Individual team members DO NOT need to register. Rules and study materials are available from your County 4-H Office. Please contact Susan Garey at 302-730-4000 if you have any questions about this event.

TEAMS MUST ENTER THIS EVENT BY JUNE 1 USING THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR ONLINE SYSTEM. ENTER TEAM UNDER YOUR 4-H CLUB NAME.

Class 356. Avian Bowl Team

LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY

4-H is not responsible for the management of the livestock and poultry departments at the Fair. All shows are open shows with junior classes. Please read and follow their rules and instructions carefully. Livestock to be sold in the Jr. Livestock Auction must be tagged with official DE State Fair tags at the times and locations listed in the livestock section of the Fair premium list.

CONSUMER CHAMPIONS BOWL

The Consumer Champions Bowl will take place on Sunday,
July 24, at 1:00 PM in the Centre. The Delaware State Fair will award premiums to the top three teams in competition. A team may consist of 2-4 members ages 8 to 19. There are no age categories for this event. Clubs may enter multiple teams and can identify them as Team 1, Team 2, etc. Individual team members DO NOT need to register. Rules and study materials are available from your County 4-H Office.

TEAMS MUST ENTER THIS EVENT BY JUNE 1 USING THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR ONLINE SYSTEM. ENTER TEAM UNDER YOUR 4-H CLUB NAME.

Class 357. Consumer Champions Bowl Team

PUBLIC SPEAKING

The 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be held Friday, July 22, at 6:00 PM in the Centre. County winners in the Beginner I, Beginner II, Junior, and Senior categories will speak.

Class

1. Beginner I (ages 8-9)
2. Beginner II (ages 10-11)
3. Junior (ages 12-13)
4. Senior (ages 14-19)
   

TALENT SHOW

The State 4-H Talent Show will be held on Thursday, July 21, beginning at 6:30 PM on the stage in the Centre. There will be a limited number of talent acts that will participate. Selection of acts will be made on a first-come, first-served basis based on when an entry is submitted.

Presentations will be by both individuals and groups. 4-H members may ONLY PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF THESE CATEGORIES, NOT BOTH. For group acts, enter under the 4-H Club name. Individual presentations will be divided into two age categories: Beginner (ages 8-12 yrs. old) and Senior (ages 13-19 yrs. old). Age is determined as of January 1 of the current year.

Cloverbud members are permitted to participate, but cannot compete. Green participation ribbons will be awarded to all Cloverbud members.

All talent show acts will be limited to a 2 minute maximum set up time. Talent acts must not exceed 5 minutes.

ALL EQUIPMENT needed for the talent presentation is the responsibility of the performer.

Class

1. Cloverbud (ages 5-7) 354. Senior Individual (ages 13-19)
2. Beginner Individual (ages 8-12) 355. Group

Only so many acts can perform in the Talent Show. Your spot in the show is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email. Once your are confirmed, you will receive a form that must be completed and returned to the State 4-H Office by July 1 or you will forfeit your spot in the Talent Show.

REGISTER BY JUNE 1 using this online form. Space is limited so please register EARLY.

STATE 4-H DEMONSTRATIONS/ILLUSTRATED TALKS

Only winners of County Contests, ages 8 and older, are eligible to participate in the State Contest. Please refer to the guidelines for demonstrations and illustrated talks. Participants will be given 5 minutes for set-up. Demonstrations must be at least 3 minutes in length and are not to exceed 15 minutes. For each 15 seconds “under” or “over” the time allowed for set-up or for the demonstration, 1 point will be deducted. Make sure you enter the appropriate demonstration class on your online entry form.

4-H Demonstrations will take place beginning at 10:00 AM on the following days:

• General Demonstrations: Monday, July 25
• Plant & Environmental Sciences: Wednesday, July 27
• Family and Consumer Sciences: Thursday, July 28
• Animal Science: Friday, July 29

Please contact your County Office by June 15 if you have any special needs due to work or livestock shows. Demonstration presentation times will be sent to participants under separate letter.

If you are using a PowerPoint presentation in your Demonstration, the deadline to submit it to the State 4-H Office is Thursday,
July 15. See page 7 for UD Dropbox instructions.

JUDGING CONTESTS

Participants must be present at the stated START time for all Animal Judging Contests (classes 342, 349, 350 & 351) or they will not be able to participate in the contest. Attention Judging Contests Participants: The County Office Staff will provide names of participants for each judging contest directly to the Fair. Members DO NOT need to enter online.

342. Poultry Friday, July 22 9:00 AM
343. Photography Saturday, July 23 1:00 PM
344. Wildlife Habitat Saturday, July 23 1:00 PM
345. Food and Nutrition Saturday, July 23 1:00 PM
346. Textiles and Clothing Saturday, July 23 1:00 PM
347. Horticulture Saturday, July 23 1:00 PM
348. Wood Science Saturday, July 23 1:00 PM
349. Dairy Tuesday, July 26 9:00 AM
350. Horse Wednesday, July 27 9:00 AM
351. Livestock Monday, July 25 9:00 AM

HORSE AND PONY SHOW

The State 4-H Horse and Pony Show will be held in the Quillen Arena on Friday, July 29 at 9:00 AM. The Horse Show is for 4-H club members of the Delmarva Peninsula and is sponsored by Delaware Cooperative Extension in cooperation with the Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee.  All participants must be bona fide 4-H club members in good standing as of March 1 of the current year and be able to present some form of 4-H identification as proof of membership.

• 4-H Exhibitors must be at least 8 years of age, but not yet passed their 19th birthday on January 1 of the current year.
• Cloverbuds are between the ages of 5-7 as of January 1st of the current year and receive participation ribbons only.

Entries must be received in advance by July 15, 2022. A class list and entry form will be available on the State 4-H website after
May 1. Classes can be scratched or added up to and including the day of the show once they have entered. Entry fee payments are made the day of the show.

Horses and ponies may be shipped in the morning of the show or be stabled on the Fairgrounds if they are participating in additional horse shows during Fair week. Proof of a negative coggins test and a certificate of vaccination for Equine Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis (EHV) within the past 180 days are required to show. Exhibitors are required to wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet whenever mounted or driving.

REMINDERS

All 4-H activities use January 1 in determining age. Young people must be age 8 and older for all competitive events.

Vegetable Exhibit PowerPoint – The County Offices have a PowerPoint available that can assist 4-H members in preparing their vegetable exhibits. Be sure to review this information before preparing your exhibits.

Section R – Food Exhibits – There is no icing allowed on any cupcake, cookie or brownie exhibit (except for Class of 4 Decorated Cupcakes that resembles an animal). Put all food exhibits on disposable plates in a Ziploc bag with entry tag inside and name folded over and not shown. Indicate type/flavor of food item on back of exhibit tag.

The 4-H Awards Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 30, at 5:00 PM in the Quillen Arena. All Demonstration, Judging, Public Speaking, Archery, Avian Bowl, Consumer Bowl, Lawn Tractor, Tractor, State 4-H Horse Show, and Conservation Display winners will be recognized. 4-H members and parents are encouraged to attend!

Fair Exhibits Required to be Submitted to the UD Dropbox

The following exhibits must be submitted by July 15, 2022, using the University of Delaware Dropbox Service:

• Computer Video Exhibits – Class 77, 84, 85, and 86 only 
• Photography Digital Slide Show Exhibits – Class 160, 161, and 162 only
• State Demonstration Contests – Submit presentations IF using PowerPoint

Name your file using the following convention to ensure we properly direct your entry.
Class number – 4-H’er full name – presentation title
Example: Class 86 – Ryan Fields – An Apple a Day May Keep the Doctor Away

UD Dropbox Instructions:

• Go to www.udel.edu/dropbox
• Click the “Drop-off” button.
• Enter your information in box 1.
• In Box 2 recipient email, enter: de4h
• Upload your file in box 3 and then hit the “drop-off the file” button.

4-H CLOTHING SHOWCASE

The State 4-H Clothing Showcase Contest will be held on the Centre Stage on Thursday, July 21, at 6:00 PM, prior to the Talent Show . All participants will model and present their constructed garments on stage with awards announced at the conclusion.

Participants will be required to bring their Clothing Showcase constructed garments to their respective County 4-H Office by Tuesday, July 5, along with their completed Clothing Showcase Application. Participants will then be required to come to the State Fair 4-H building on Monday, July 18, based on a scheduled time that will be provided to them in order to meet and be interviewed by a judge(s) in your garment. Your garment will already be at the Fair building for you to change into.

SEE CONTEST GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY BASED ON SEWING EXPERIENCE

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER THIS EVENT BY JUNE 1 USING THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR ONLINE SYSTEM

375. Beginner
376. Intermediate

377. Advanced Intermediate 
378. Advanced
     

HELP US AT THE FAIR

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

Monday, July 11—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 18—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 19—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 20—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 21 

Check-in Foods—8:15 AM to 11:30 AM
Check tags for completeness and sort by class and assist with display.

Thursday, July 21 (cont.)

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 27—9:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Cut Flower check-in. Clerk and Display.

Sunday, July 31—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 needed to pull booths apart—muscle!

DELAWARE STATE GRANGE AND FARM BUREAU

These two organizations are very supportive of the 4-H program. Both groups, especially the Grange, are in need of 4-H members and volunteers to help them in their food booths during the Fair. The Grange needs help from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM shucking corn and preparing potatoes. The Grange and the Farm Bureau need help serving food from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. We would like to see every teen donate one shift of time to this effort. The Grange has work opportunities for younger 4-H members. Please visit these booths on the Fairgrounds to sign up to volunteer.

FOOD BANK CAMPAIGN

Delaware 4-H will continue to support the Delaware Food Bank by donating extra vegetables from our vegetable exhibits.

AFTER judging, only one item will be displayed and all remaining

items will be donated to the local Food Bank. 4-H members are also welcome to bring extra produce in to donate when they bring their exhibits to the Fair. Other members may also assist in supporting this initiative by bringing in canned or boxed food items to donate.

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. 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.

Host and Hostess Sign-up

DATES TO REMEMBER

JUNE 1

 DEADLINE!

ALL online registrations with the 

Fair close at midnight.

June 3 Complete Host and Hostess Sign-Up online 

June 3 Complete Helper Form Sign-up online 

July 15 Submission due date for:

Computer Exhibit Videos, Photography Exhibit Digital Slide Shows and State Demonstration Contest PowerPoint presentations. See page 7 for UD Dropbox instructions.

Cooperative Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on non-discrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin; physical, mental or sensory disability; marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Cooperative Extension Office.

If you have special needs that need to be accommodated, please contact the State 4-H Office two weeks prior to the event at 302-831-2509.

DELAWARE STATE FAIR 4-H DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE

June Mark your 4-H activities/commitments and post this on the family refrigerator.

1	Tues		Deadline for ALL ONLINE Fair entries!
3	Fri		Helper Form Sign-up.     Host/Hostess Sign-up.
15	Wed		Entry deadline to the County 4-H Office for Judging Contests.

July 

11	Mon	9 AM – 4 PM	Clean–up and set–up the 4-H Building. Decorate 4-H Building.
15	Thurs		Deadline to submit Computer Exhibit Videos, Photography Exhibit Digital Slide Shows, and  Demonstration PowerPoint CD/DVDs to the State 4-H Office. See page 7 for UD Dropbox instructions.
18	Mon	3 PM – 6 PM TBD	Check-in exhibits: Non-perishables. Clothing Showcase participants to be judged in person at Delaware State Fair
19	Tues	8:45 AM – 4 PM 12 noon	Judge 4-H exhibits Begin displaying posters
20	Wed	9 AM – 4 PM	Display 4-H exhibits
21	Thurs	8:30 AM-11 AM 11 AM – 4 PM PM PM 6:30 PM	Check-in: foods, vegetables, indoor/outdoor gardening  Judge and display Delaware State Fair officially opens. 4-H exhibits open to the public. Clothing Showcase– Centre Stage 4-H Talent Show—Centre Stage
22	Fri	9 AM 6 PM	Poultry Judging: 4-H Building Centre Conference Room  State 4-H Public Speaking Contest – Centre Stage
23	Sat	1 PM	4-H Judging Contests: Food & Nutrition, Photography, Wildlife Habitat, Textiles & Clothing, Horticulture and Wood Science—Centre Conference Room
24	Sun	1 PM	4-H Consumer Bowl – Centre Stage
25	Mon	9 AM 10 AM	4-H Livestock Judging—Kent Building 4-H Demonstration Contest: General Category – Centre Stage
26	Tues	9 AM	4-H Dairy Judging—Quillen Arena
27	Wed	9 AM 10 AM AM – 12 noon AM	4-H Horse Judging– Quillen Arena 4-H Demonstration Contest: Plant & Environmental Sciences– Centre Stage Check-in: Cut flowers 4-H Tractor Driving – Quillen Arena (Participants arrive by 10:30 AM)
28	Thurs	10 AM	4-H Demonstration Contest: Family and Consumer Sciences – Centre Stage
29	Fri	10 AM Varies	4-H Demonstration Contest: Animal Science – Centre Stage 4-H Archery Competition – Purple Parking Lot (Participants should report at designated reporting times)
30	Sat	9 AM 1 PM 5 PM	4-H Lawn Tractor Driving– Quillen Arena (Participants should arrive by 8:30 AM) 4-H Avian Bowl– Centre Stage 4-H Awards Celebration– Quillen Arena
1	Sun	8 AM– 12 noon	4-H Department– Exhibit removal

2022 Delaware State Fair Newsletter (printable PDF)

2022 Delaware 4-H Premium Book (printable PDF)

ShoWorks Passport Entry Instructions (printable PDF)

ShoWorks Traditional Online Entry Instructions (printable PDF)