All Things Pre-Fair
2021-2022 Dates
- Beef Weigh-in: Dec 4th 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM | Market beef weigh-in checklist
- Swine Weigh in: March 12th 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Sheep and Goat Weigh in: April 30th 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
The following animals need ID on 4-H online by February 1st:
- Market Beef
The following animals need ID on 4-H Online by May 15th:
- Breeding Beef
- Cow/Calf Pair
- Breeding Goat
- Market Goat
- Breeding Sheep
- Market Sheep
- Breeding Gilt
- Market Swine
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Horse
- Cat
- Pet
- Dog
4-HOnline 2.0 Helpsheets:
- Entering Market Animals
- Entering other Animals (Swine, sheep, goat, poultry, etc)
Livestock Identifications & Verifications
4-H 202: Iowa 4-H Livestock Show Requirements
ALL animals may be identified in the 4-H Online system. You, as a member, must identify all animals. The following help sheets are designed to help with the entry of animals. If an individual does not have internet access or needs assistance entering animals, they should contact the Extension Office.
Helpful Handouts
- Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs - Quick Reference Guide
- Exhibit Tip Sheets
- Project Hot Sheets
- Use of Copyright/Trademark Materials
- Pinterest to Original Source in 3 Easy Steps
- General Design Elements and Art Principles
- Home Improvement Design Elements and Art Principles
- Clothing Design Elements and Art Principles
- Communications Information and Rules
- Clothing Event Rules
- Exhibit Building Judging Instructions
All Things Fair
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Schedules
- 2022 Schedule of Events
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Deadlines
May 15th, 2022
- Animal Identification Deadline (Zero Exceptions)
- 4-H Mentor - A screened adult who helps a 4-H youth learn how to groom, fit, and prepare animal for county show. Must be filled out by anyone who is not having a parent/guardian or local 4-H'er help prepare the animals.
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June 10th, 2022
- YQCA Training - Completed annually for those exhibiting beef, dairy, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, or swine exhibits. Remember to bring a copy of Certification to our office
- Fair Entry - Opens May 18th, 2022 - Closes June 10th, 2022 - This is where you will register the projects you want to take to the county fair! Please call the office if you have any questions.
- 4-H Help Sheet
- Clover Kids Help Sheet
- FFA Help Sheet
- Stall Fee - Please turn the form into the Extension office no later than June 10th.
Clover Kids
- Clover Kids Fair Sign-up
- Fair Entry - Opens May 18th, 2022 - Closes June 10th, 2022 - This is where you will register the projects you want to take to the county fair! Please call the office if you have any questions.
- Clover Kids Help Sheet
- Clover Kids Animal Records -
- Clover Kids Project Goal Sheet - PDF - Word
Fair Clean-up Day: TBD
Volunteering Opportunities
- June 20th Static Exhibit Helpers
Static Judging Information
- Static Judging Schedule
- Static Judging Procedure
Fair Forms & Paperwork
- 4-H Exhibit Form - PDF - Word
- 4-H Photography Form - PDF - Word
- 4-H Poster Exhibits Report Form - PDF - Word
- Bottle Lamb Record Forms - PDF
- Bottle Bucket Calf - PDF
- Preserved Food Exhibit Label
- Clothing Event Report Form
- Educational Presentations Report Form
- Working Exhibit Report Form
- Share-the-Fun Form