2008 State Fair Information

4-H TV is at the State Fair
Check this site for videos, photos and audio of the sites and sounds of ISU Extension at State Fair by the Iowa Youth Technology Team.

Results of all 4-H entries (exhibit building, communication, and livestock) are posted on staff-only webpages as they are available. Contact your county Extension office for information about results.

Iowa State Fair Premium Book - these are not being printed this year, are available as PDF documents on the Iowa State Fair website. For more information and entry forms, please contact your county Extension office.

Staff-only State Fair website (requires password)

Frequently Asked Questions (Livestock 2008)
Frequently Asked Questions (Exhibits)

2008 Livestock Exhibitor Letters and Forms

Beef | Beef of Merit | Dairy Cows | Dairy Goats | Dogs | Horses
Horticulture | Meat Goats | Poultry | Rabbits | Sheep | Swine

• Substitute Showman form (PDF)
  Check rule 14 on p. 81 of handbook for eligibility, bring with you to the check-in line. Extra forms will be available at check-in as well.
• Drug Affidavits/Care & Management Disclosure Forms (PDF)
  These should have come with exhibitor letters, but copies are posted here and will also be available at check-in.
• 4H-202 (rules)
• Health Requirements
• Guidelines for Care of Animals in a Public Setting
• Biosecurity and Fairs
• Producing Safe Food Includes No Residue in Show Animals
• 4-H Ag & Livestock Handbook - Other livestock forms/information

Clothing Event Information - 2008

• Clothing Event Report form (Seniors), PDF or Word
• Sue's Clues -- tips for filling out the above Clothing Event Report form
• Clothing Event Objectives/Rules -- Fashion Review/The $15 Challenge/Clothing Selection
• Clothing Event Judges Orientation
• Fashion Show Tips
• Clothing Event Judges Evaluation Form
• Guidelines for Choosing Prom Clothes
• County Letter/Info Sheet for Clothing Event Participants
• Checking Out Ready to Wear
• Map to Merle Hay Mall (Word)

Communication Events Information

• 4-H Exhibit Building Map (PDF)
• Iowa State Fairgrounds Map--4-H (PDF) NEW Aug 2008
• Copyright Guidelines (PDF--to be used with EP & WE exhibitor letters)
• Educational Presentations Exhibitor Letter NEW Aug 2008
• Educational Presentation Report Form
• Educational Presentation Evaluation
• Working Exhibits Exhibitor Letter NEW Aug 2008
• Working Exhibit Report Form
• Working Exhibit Evaluation
• Share-the-Fun Exhibitor Letter NEW Aug 2008
• Share-the-Fun Entry Form
• Share-the-Fun Judges Critique
• Extemporaneous Speaking Exhibitor Letter NEW Aug 2008
• 4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Contest Info
• 4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Evaluation Guidelines

Other Forms and Documents

• 4-H Photography Exhibit Label
• Poster Exhibit Entry Form (PDF) (MSWord)
• Inappropriate Fair Food Exhibits, For Iowa 4-H Fairs
• Preserved Food Exhibit Label
• Instructions on obtaining permission to use copyright materials and Sample Letter, PDF or Word

4-H Exhibits Building Volunteer/Employment Applications

• Small Iowa State Fair 4-H Volunteer Flyer
• Large Iowa State Fair 4-H Volunteer Flyer
• Youth Volunteer Information/Application
• Evening Host Volunteer Information/Application
• Adult Volunteer Information/Application
• Youth Staff Information/Application

ISF Livestock Volunteer/Employment Applications

• Summer State Fair Intern Information/Application
• Youth and Adult Livestock Staff/Volunteer Application

Other Links

• 4-H Agriculture Website
• Official Iowa State Fair website
• Staff State Fair website (requires password)

Graphics used by permission of Iowa State Fair