Projects
Click HERE for Static/ Non-livestock project information
All Cedar County Fair Exhibitors (4-H & FFA) must enter livestock and non-livestock entries through Fair Entry. You will need to login using your 4hOnline account information.
- Cedar County Fair Entry website
- Video help for creating entries.
- Click here for a helpsheet.
- Exhibitor Login Flowchart here. (Reference if you are a FFA member!!)
- Reference the Fair Book to enter the correct classes.
Cedar County 4-H Livestock Information for all Species
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Livestock Identification
Animal Care and Management Disclosure Statement (These need to be turned in at fair check in time - not before).
Beef Affidavit
Horse Affidavit
Meat Goat Affidavit
Sheep Affidavit
Swine Affidavit
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2021 YQCA Information - All youth who will be exhibiting beef, dairy (cattle and goats), meat goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine at the Cedar County or Iowa State Fair are required to complete YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) certification prior to July 1.
- YQCA - All grades: online testing cost is $12 (be sure to print and email me your certificate), sign in with your 4hOnline log in here: http://yqca.org/
- Face-to-Face YQCA training will be held at the Cedar County Extension office on April 22, 2021. There is a $3 fee for taking the in-person YQCA training. Youth must register beforehand on the YQCA website (search for Cedar County Extension Office).
- 4H 202 Iowa 4-H Livestock Show Requirements
- 2021 Cedar County Fair stall fee form , due by June 30th without late fees, one form per exhibitor
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2021 4-H Animal Identification (all need completed in 4hOnline, helpsheet for families)
4-H Bottle Bucket
Breeding Beef
Market Beef
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Dog
Horse and Pony
Horse Leasing Agreement
Meat Goats - Project Member Letter 2021
Pets - Clover Kids Pet Show registration
Poultry
Rabbits - May 15 - June 30
Sheep - Sheep/Goat Letter 2021
Swine - Project Member Mailing 2021
Animal Care and Management Disclosure Statement (These need to be turned in at fair check in time - not before). Beef Affidavit Horse Affidavit Meat Goat Affidavit Sheep Affidavit Swine Affidavit
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Rabbit Information
Iowa State 4-H Rabbit website (Project info., Showmanship, and other resources)- Looking for a local ARBA rabbit groups or more opportunities that are "4-H Friendly" to show and learn? Google these: Cedar Rapids Rabbit Breeders, Mississippi Valley Rabbit Breeders, Southeast Rabbit Breeders
- Take the 2018 Showmanship Test to practice for Fair 2020!
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ARBA National Show - ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association) is the national club for rabbit and cavy breeders. This national club sets the official breed standards for the rabbit and cavy breeds. Every few years ARBA publishes a detailed guide, the Standard of Perfection.
Each year ARBA members organize a national show where rabbit and cavy breeds compete. This national show is held within the United States and ARBA members travel to exhibit their rabbits and cavies from all parts of the world. - Mississippi Valley Rabbit Breeders Annual Show in Maquoketa, Iowa - March 7 2021 (pre-entry due March 1) Forward questions to Lynne at 563-260-5295
- Cedar Rapids Rabbit Breeders Annual Show: April 17 and 18 at the RV Campground in Main Amana, Iowa. (Pre-entry due April 5) . Forward questions to Lynne at 563-260-5295.
- 4H/FFA Rabbit and Cavy Workshop at Muscatine Agriculture Learning Center- The 4-H and FFA rabbit and cavy workshop will be held on Sunday May 2, 2021 from 12:30 - 4:00 pm at the Muscatine Agriculture Learning Center. Speakers will discuss rabbit and cavy breeds and health. Youth are encouraged to bring their their rabbits and cavies to be evaluated and to show them in a “practice” show. Rabbit tattooing and cavy tagging will be available. Rabbits and cavies will be for sale. Youth can build a carrier by reserving supplies for a cost at Wolferabbit3@mediacombb.net or call Bill at 515-556-5123. There is no need to register and no cost to attend. Youth will receive free tickets for drawings for rabbit and cavy supplies. This workshop is sponsored by Iowa State Rabbit Breeders and Iowa State University. Youth from Iowa and other states are encouraged to attend. Questions can be answered by Mike Avesing at 563-263-5959 or Lynne Rechterman at 563-260-5295.
- Visit the ARBA website often for updates on rabbit virus (RHDV2): https://arba.net/announcements/
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Horse Information
- Horse Meeting: 6 pm at the Cedar County Extension office - May 12
- Horse Clinics: June 2,9,16,23,30 and July 7 at the Cedar County Fairgrounds. Be there at 6:00 and ready to start by 6:30 pm.
- Equine Extravaganza
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Beef Information
- 2021 IJBBA Beed Requirements
- Cedar County Market Beef Carcass Contest sponsored by the Cedar County Cattlemen - all calves needed to be weigh-in in at the Dec. 19 weigh-in; Calves will be checked in on Sunday, July 18, followed by live show, and loading out at 1:30pm; Results will be shared at a later date with Premium being paid to the Top 5 ($150, $125, $100, $75, $50); Calves are not required to be halter broke for the live show on Sunday but it would be nice. These calves may also be shown in the Market Beef Show on Saturday.
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Bottle Bucket Information
- 4-H Information Packet (rules, Junior written records, Intermediate written records, Senior written records - bring to your intervew on 6/22, sample interview questions)
- Pre 4-H Class Information Packet (rules, paper ID form OR link to online ID/Registration form, written records to bring to Interview 6/22, sample interview questions)
- 4-H Bottle/Bucket ID must be completed in 4hOnline, Pre 4-H Class Bottle/ Bucket ID form must be turned in to the office or completed online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchJ2mnEYaDoaMoPlMSBvHjNa9pkeHl65mBPGG5RWOlMwO32w/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
- Bottle/Bucket Interview Schedule 2021
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Poultry Information
- Raising Roasters and Broilers
- Bathing and Grooming your Chicken for Show
- Exhibiting Poultry
- Showmanship
- Lice, Mites and Flees
- Keeping Birds Cool in Summer
- Buffalo Gnats or Black Flies
- 2021 Market Broiler Special Division - orders due by March 8, 2021 ORDER FORM
