Central Iowa Fair is July 12th-15th 
Static judging will take place on July 11th at 9:00am.

**We are currently working on 2023 information. If you have questions before it is updated please contact the office 641-752-1551 or egeeemley@iastate.edu**

FairEntry Help

• Fair Entry Help Sheet for both 4-H and FFA Members! 
• STATE FAIR Entry Help Sheet

http://centraliowafair.fairentry.com will open on June 1st and will close on June 19th.  If you need assistance the office will be having one help night on Monday June 5th, 12th or 19th. If you are not able to make it to the help night please call our office at 641-752-1551, to schedule a time to come to the office to receive help. If you do not have a scheduled appointment we cannot guarantee that someone will be able to sit down and help you. 

Livestock ID Helpsheets

2023 4-H Online 2.0 Animal ID Helpsheet

Bucket Bottle Calf Form

2022 Central Iowa Fair Show Programs

 

2022 Central Iowa Fairbook, Schedule, and Event Registrations

• Document

  2022 Fairbook.pdf
• Document

  2022 Central Iowa Fair Schedule.pdf

2022 Non-Livestock Fair Book Section

• Document

  2022 Non-Livestock Section
• Communication Classes and Rules
• Clothing Events Classes and Rules
• Clover Kid Rules and Classes

Thrifty Meal Challenge

• Thrifty Meal Challenge Rules and Information
• Thrifty Meal Challenge Worksheet

2022 Static Information

• Comment Sheet
• Goal Sheet updated
• Clover Goal Sheet
• Pallet Guidelines
• Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs
• 4-H Project Area Hot Sheets
• What Should I Include In My Write Up?
• Help Sheet for Adults Helping Youth with Write-ups

2022 Clothing Events Information

• $15 Challenge Q/A
• Clothing Event Form (editable)
• Fashion Revue Help Form
• Clothing Selection Help Form
• Awardrobe Clothing Report Form
• Junior/Intermediate Form (Same for all three areas)
• Clothing Event for Clover Kids

2022 Communication Projects Information

• STATE FAIR- Educational Presentation Report Form
• COUNTY FAIR- Educational Presentation Report Form
• Extemporaneous Speaking | Sample Questions
• Poster Communication Exhibit Report Form

2022 Working Exhibit Information

• Keys to Your First Working Exhibit
• STATE FAIR- Working Exhibit Report Form
• Working Exhibit Evaluation
• What is a Working Exhibit

2022 Share the Fun

• Share the Fun Evaluation

2022 Photography Information

• Photography Label - must have one on each picture 
• Photo Label (Word)

Vegetable Judging

• Vegetable Worksheet

2023 Food and Nutrition

• Food and Nutrition Comment Sheet
• Food and Nutrition Quick Reference Guide

Miscellaneous Information

• Preserved Food Label
• Pinterest to Original Source in 3 Easy Steps 
• Instructions on obtaining permission to use copyright materials and Sample Letter
• Reminder on the use of CY
• Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit
• Harvesting and Preparing Cut Flowers and House plants for Exhibit
• Exploring the Elements and Principles of Design
• Exploring the Elements and Principles of Design in Home Improvement