County Fair

Greene County Fair

July 9-15, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

This is an opportunity for 4-H Youth to participate in several project areas such as livestock, static, clothing, and communications. During this time they will showcase their hard work from the year. The community is invited to attend and support these youth!

  • May 15: Livestock ID due for Beef, Sheep, Goat, Swine, Horse, and Dog
  • May 15: YQCA Certification due for Beef, Sheep, Goat, Swine, Rabbit, and Poultry Exhibitors (Clover kids do not need to do this)
  • June 15: Stalling Form due for all animal species (Both Clover Kid and 4-H'ers)
  • June 15: Clover Kid Animal Entry
  • July 1: Rabbit and Poultry ID Due
  • July 1: State Fair Entries Due

Static Resources

 

Project Goal Sheets

4-H Project Goal Sheet Word/PDF

General Evaluation Sheet

*Please include an exhibit entry tag to each project. These tags can be picked up at our office. If you forget the day of these will be available at the prep table.* 

Photography Goal Sheets

4-H Photography Goal Sheet Word/PDF

Photography Exhibit Evaluation Form (PDF)

*Please include an exhibit entry tag to each project. These tags can be picked up at our office. If you forget the day of these will be available at the prep table.* 

Exhibit Entry Sheet

Exhibit Entry Form Word/PDF

*Please include ALL of your static entries on this sheet and turn them in before you leave static day to collect premium money. Class Names and Numbers can be found in the fair book.*

Food and Nutrition

Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs

Food and Nutrition Judging Rubric

Food and Nutrition 4-H Project Page

Food Preservation Labels can be picked up at the Greene County Extension Office.

Additional Resources

Static Project Prep Sheet

Exploring the Elements & Principles
Exploring the Elements & Principles in Home Decor    
Color Wheel

State 4-H Project Page

 

 

Communication Resources

 

Communication Entry Form

All Communication Entry Form

Communication Events

Communication Rules
Communications @ the Fair Event Descriptions

Poster

Poster Report Form Word/PDF

Poster Evaluation Form

Share the Fun

This is an opportunity for kids to share their talents or passions with an audience. This is for the pure enjoyment of the audience have fun and be creative and even have a chance to showcase your talents at the Iowa State Fair if selected!

Share the Fun & Working Exhibit Rules

Working Exhibits

This is a communication activity that promotes the teaching and sharing of a new activity or skill. They will teach a group of kids how to make something, or teach a new skill. It may even be something for the child to take home. Selected participants will have the opportunity to compete at the state fair.

Share the Fun & Working Exhibit Rules

Working Exhibit Project Tip Sheethttps://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/572

Pride of Iowa

This communication exhibit promotes the use of Iowa food products in food preparation and develops the communication skills of explaining and demonstrating a recipe as a team. In the team demonstration, two 4-Hers will demonstrate a chosen recipe as a team. One 4-Her explains the recipe process while another demonstrates the process at the same time. Qualified participants will have the opportunity to compete at Clay County Fair.

Pride of Iowa Exhibit Rules

Table Setting

This is a fun way to learn how to properly set a table, plan nutritious meals, express originality and creativity in choosing a theme, present to a judge, express knowledge of food, nutrition, and food safety, and have fun in planning a special occasion meal for entertaining.

Table Setting Rules
Table Setting Contest Description
Table Setting Report Form


 

Clothing & Fashion Resources

Entry Form

Clothing Event Entry Form

Project Goal Sheet

Junior and Intermediate Report Form Word/PDF

Judges Evaluation Form

Senior Report Form Word/PDF

Narrative Template (Word/PDF)

Narrative Examples

Narrative Help Sheet

Awardrobe Judge's Evaluation Form

*Please complete the Narrative and turn it in on judging day. This will be read during the fashion show. Clothing Event Judging will take place during Static Judging Day at Clover Hall.*

Additional Resources

Exploring the Elements & Principles      
Exploring the Elements and Principles in Clothing
Color Wheel

Livestock and Petstock Resources

 

Important Dates and Resources

DATES AND DEADLINES TO REMEMBER!!

May 15th Info Sheet

4-H Show Requirements 4H202

Livestock Identification

YQCA

We will be hosting in-person instructor-led sessions on Wednesday, March 15th. Please read our newsletter or check out our Facebook page for more information!

Upcoming Training Flyer

YQCA Website

YQCA Background Information Sheet
YQCA Fees Information Sheet

Web-Based Training Help Sheet

Instructor-Led Training Help Sheet

Stalling

Livestock Entry Form (Stalling) Due June 15th 

*Both Clover Kids and 4-H Families planning on bringing ANY animals to the fair need to fill this out and turn it in by June 15th*

4-H Online Livestock Help Sheets

4-H Online Livestock ID Helpsheet

Drug Affidavits

These forms provide space to list all medications given to your animals this year.  All of the following forms are due to the livestock office at the Greene County Fair upon fair weigh-in.

Market Beef
Market Lamb
Market Swine
Meat Goat

Beef

Beef Greene County Produce Class Form  (Word/PDF)
Beef Pen of Three Project Worksheet (Word/PDF)
Beef Carcass on the Grid Form

Herd Builder Registration Form

Bucket/Bottle Calf Project Packet Cover Sheet
Bucket Calf Project Summary (Word/PDF)
Bucket Calf Exhibit Scoring Criteria
Iowa 4-H Beef Project Hot Sheet

State 4-H Beef Project Page

Sheep

Home Bred & Raised Commercial Ewe & Market Lamb (Word/PDF)

Community Lamb Barn Sign Up

State 4-H Sheep Project Page

Goat

State 4-H Goat Project Page

Swine

State 4-H Swine Project Page

Horse

Rules and Regulations for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa

2022 Updates for Rules and Regulations for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa

Iowa 4-H Horse Practice Rules 

Iowa 4-H Horse Helmet Requirements

State 4-H Horse Project Page

Dog

Dog Class Expectations, Explained

Showmanship Packets:

Complete Junior Showmanship Packet

Complete Intermediate Showmanship Packet

Complete Senior Showmanship Packet

Study about your Dog Breed for Showmanship!

Dog Obedience Score Sheets:

Intro Obedience

Beginner Novice

Preferred Novice A or B

Novice A or B

Novice AB Group Exercise Score Sheet

Graduate Novice

Open

State 4-H Dog Project Page

*Check our program calendar on the home page for when dog workouts will take place. These will begin at the beginning of April. All 4-H'ers are required to attend 5 meetings minimum to show at the fair*

Rabbit

*All 4-H Rabbits must be tattooed to show at the Greene County Fair. This will be done both June 24th and 25th at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Times TBD Clover Kids do not need to tattoo their rabbits.*

State 4-H Rabbit Project Page

Poultry

*All 4-H and Clover Kid Poultry must be pullorum tested to show at the Greene County Fair. This will be done both June 24th and 25th at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Times TBD*

Avian Flu Tracker

State 4-H Poultry Project Page

Pets

Pet Show (Word/PDF)

Clover Kids Livestock and Petstock

Please check out the Clover Kids Page at the bottom for entry forms! Contact our office, at 515-386-2138 if you have any questions.

Iowa State Fair