4H & Youth - Division III

 
CONTESTS AND CLUB EXHIBITS

SECTION A
4-H CLUB BOOTHS
Open to all Calvert County 4-H Clubs ONLY
AWARDS: 1st-$10  2nd-$9  3rd-$8
Booth dimensions are to be 47" x 35"deep x 22" high.  All booth entries must be self-contained.  All others will not qualify for award premium.  Theme of booth should depict 4-H projects and/or activities
 
SECTION B
4-H CLUB BANNER
AWARDS: 1st-$10  2nd-$9  3rd-$8
Open to 4-H clubs in Calvert County.  Banner may be made of felt or any other suitable material appropriate for use in parades, exhibits, window displays, etc. Minimum size 4’ x 4’.  Banner should include club name and some form of 4-H identification.  Must be equipped and ready for carrying in a parade.

 
SECTION C
4-H & FFA COMPACT TRACTOR OPERATORS CONTEST
AWARDS: 1st - $5 2nd - $4 3rd - $3 4TH - $2 5TH - $1
Junior (ages 10-13) Seniors (ages 14-18)
This contest is designed to recognize proficiency in the care and handling of a compact tractor. All participants will take and pass a written exam and an identification quiz prior to taking the driving test. A copy of the rules and regulations can be picked up at the Calvert County Extension Office the week prior to the fair or at the 4-H/Youth Building during fair week. All entrants must have the permission slip and rules and regulations signed by a parent or guardian prior to the contest. These may be obtained at the Calvert County Fair 4-H/Youth Building during the Fair. This contest is open to 4-H and or FFA members only. Date, Time, and location will be announced during the Fair. Please note: A Compact Tractor Operators Contest Release form must be filled out and signed by the parent and/or Guardian prior to the Compact Tractor Operators Contest. These forms can be obtained at the 4-H / Youth Building during the Fair.

SECTION D
4-H & YOUTH PIE EATING CONTEST
All youth 6-18 years old of current year are invited to participate. Ribbons will be awarded. Cream pies will be used. Register in the 4-H & Junior Fair Building. Bibs will be provided. Number of participants will be limited. All entrants must have their form signed by a parent, or guardian.
 
Section F
4-H HORTICULTURAL JUDGING CONTEST
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Open to 4-H members only. Judging of all categories of vegetables, diseases, defects, seeds, weed, flowers, ornamentals, quality judging.

AWARDS: 1st - $5 2nd - $4 3rd - $3 4th - $2
 
1. 4-H Members, 8-10 years of age
2. 4-H Members, 11-13 years of age
3. 4-H Members, 14-18 years of age

Section G
4-H Dog Show
Obedience and Fitting & Showing Classes
 
Rules and Regulations 
  • Open to 4-H members only. 
  • All dogs must be at least 4 months and must be accompanied by rabies certificate. Dog should be protected with DHLP plus Parvo inoculations. 
  • Exhibitor limited to ages 6 through 18 as of January 1 of the current year. 
  • Mixed breeds and purebreds may compete. 
  • No dogs in season. 
  • All dogs must be under control at all times. Any dogs not under control will be disqualified and asked to be removed from the Fairgrounds 
  • Exhibitor may compete in one Fitting and Showing class. If the exhibitor won first in State Fair of the previous year or shows AKC Competitiion, they must enter the open division in their age group.
  • Exhibitors may show in one obedience class per dog. They may show multiple dogs as long as they are in different classes. 
  • All ring procedures and judging will follow the AKC regulations. 
  • Exhibitor must fit animal without help (exception is breed requiring professiional trimming, i.e.., poodles, etc.). Dog should be clean including coat, ears, eyes, teeth, nails clipped, and free of external parasites. Judges may ask various questions of handlers, including the exchanging of dogs. Obstacles will be available for all advanced classes. 
  • Clovers will show in Junior Obedience Classes. Classes may be combined or deleted due to lack of entries. 
  • Ribbons will be awarded for all classes 1st - 6th. Trophies will be awarded for overall high point Fitting & Showing and Obedience.
  • Pre-registration is required. Contact the Extension Office 410-535-3663 or Darla Olsen 410-535-5542.
AWARDS: 1st - $6 2nd - $4 3rd - $3
 
Fitting & Showing
1. 1st year Junior - Ages 8-10
2. 2nd year & Over Junior - Ages 8-10
3. 1st year Intermediate - Ages 11-13
4. 2nd year & Over Intermediate - Ages 11-13
5. 1st year Senior - Ages 14-18
6. 2nd year & Over Senior - Ages 14-18
7. Clover - Ages 6-7
8. Open - Junior
9. Open - Intermediate
10. Open - Senior
 
Obedience
11. Sub-novice Junior - on lead
12. Sub-novice Intermediate - on lead
13. Sub-novice Senior - on lead
14. Novice Junior - off lead
15. Novice Intermediate - off lead
16. Novice Senior - off lead
17. Agility Class - off lead, variety of obstacles offered



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