2008 Carter County Free Fair

 
 

Section 4325
OKLAHOMA 4-H CENTENNIAL
  All exhibits in the 4-H Centennial division are intended to learn about and document our 4-H heritage through the process of identification and preservation. Think of this project like our own "4-H Antique Road Show."

Each exhibit will require research, documentation and reporting to authenticate the item being exhibited.  When possible and without deterring from an items value or fragile condition, items should be free of dust, dirt, mold, pests, etc.

Poster must be constructed on poster board 14" x 22" (1/2 of a poster board).  They may be horizontal or vertical.  Poster may be produced by any medium - watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, collage, computer, etc.  Poster must be flat.  Do not use three-dimensional pieces on posters.  Educational exhibits must fit 3' x 3' (width x depth) space, with sides extended.  Exhibits must be free standing with sides attached.

All exhibits will receive a commemorative "4-H Centennial Ribbon."  An overall "Best of Show" will be selected for each six categories.  The Danish system will be used within each 4-H age division Blue, Red and White.  In this system the evaluation is made against a defined standard.  The judges do not judge one person's work by comparing it to another's.

The purpose of using the Danish judging system is to give every 4-H member the recognition deserved for the work that was done.  It also helps young people recognize the need to continually improve their skills or knowledge.
 
  BLUE - above average
workmanship and skills/knowledge
revealed through exhibit/project
work.		 RED - expected or average
workmanship and
skills/knowledge revealed
through exhibit/project work.		 WHITE - below average workmanship
and skills/knowledge revealed through
exhibit/project work.
 
 
  • 4-H member reported reliable
    research documenting exhibit.
  • Exhibit is unique, unusual,
    validates 4-H through the
    century.
  • Finished product/exhibit is
    neat, professional and displays
    pride and even creativity.
  • Exhibit is clean and restored to
    the best condition possible,
    without deterring from the
    value or historical significance.
  • Limited research was
    conducted to document
    exhibit.
  • Exhibit validates 4-H
    history.
  • Finished product or
    exhibit show a
    moderate amount of
    preparation.


     
  • Exhibit is lacking documentation.
  • Research/documentation is
    invalid.
  • Exhibit validates 4-H history is
    limited.
  • Finished product or exhibit shows
    minimal effort was put forth in its
    preparation.



     
  ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES
 
  • Collection must be five "4-H" items representing our history.  (This is not confined to Oklahoma 4-H items.)
  • Each collection will be limited to a display area no larger than 22" x 28".
  • Collections must be SECURELY attached/contained to make one entry.  (Example - Pins & Button collections would be enclosed in a frame or attached on a display board.)
  • No loose collections or sets will be accepted.
  • Each item must be dated with the decade securely attached and visible.
  • Authenticity - a 5"x7" note card is to be securely attached to the front of the exhibit stating how items were documented.
  "4-H" Collections
 
  1. 4-H Print Materials - Project Manuals/Curriculum, Books, Postcards, News clippings, Canning Labels, Photos, etc.
  2. 4-H Buttons
  3. 4-H Medals
  4. 4-H Patches
  5. 4-H Jewelry
  6. 4-H Posters, Banners, or Pennants
  7. 4-H Gate Signs, bike or car tag, or similar such items.
  8. Other 4-H collectables
  PHOTOGRAPHY
 
  • Pictures can be scanned or originals and must be mounted using criteria for 4-H Photography exhibits.
  • Pictures must include a caption with the year the picture was taken, who is in the picture and what is taking place.
  • Pictures should represent 4-H history.
  • The back of the picture mounting board must be labeled with the exhibitors name and phone number or email.
  Individual Picture
 
  1. 4-H Trip
  2. 4-H at the Fair - Local, County or State
  3. 4-H Leadership or Citizenship
  4. 4-H Project Work
  Group of Pictures
 
  1. 4-H Story - collection of 4-5 pictures
  FAMILY LIVING
  Fabric and Fashions
 
  1. Historic Replica - Replicate a 4-H Uniform, fashion or home accessory, needle work, embroidery, quilt block/quilt, et.  Document the decade the item was used or exhibited.
  2. Heirloom Restoration - exhibit a textile/clothing/home accessory completed as a part of 4-H project work.  Attempt to document who made the items and in what year or decade.  Describe how the item was restored, preserved and stored for future generations.
  3. 4-H Quilt - Cub/Group Exhibit
  Food Science - Poster
 
  1. Recipe Compare and Contrast Poster - Using recipe(s) from authentic 4-H project manual(s) compare and contrast two recipes - ingredients and techniques used during two different decades.  Describe how practices or ingredients have changed or whether there has been change.  Provide a copy of the recipe and document the source and year.
  2. Canning/Preservation Compare and Contrast Poster - Using recipe(s) from authentic 4-H project manual(s) compare and contrast preservation methods for two similar recipes used during two different decades.  Provide a copy of the recipe and document the source and year.
  Personal Development - "Interview a former 4-H member or Extension Staff."
 
  1. Beginning Level
             Poster - "Then" Photos and an Interview sheet - Interview two 4-H family members each from a
           different decade in 4-H.
 
  1. Intermediate Level
            Scrapbook - Interview five former 4-H members or a combination of members, volunteers or retired
          Extension staff from at least three different decades.  Include an interview sheet for each person as
          well as a "then" and "now" picture.  Documentation/support materials can include one 4-H item from
          that decade.
 
  1. Advanced Level
            Display - Interview a former 4-H member and prepare a display depicting their life as a 4-H member.
          (Project work, club meetings, trips, exhibits, etc.)
  ANIMAL SCIENCE
 
  1. Poster or Display - Document changes for one species using photographs/pictures and brief descriptions
    illustrating changes in livestock production.
  MECHANICAL SCIENCES - Poster/Display
 
  1. Electricity Poster of display describing how electricity/electric coops changed rural Oklahoma.
  2. Poster or Display - Document "then" and "now" agriculture production practices (Agronomy, Horticulture,
    Forestry, Animal Science, Aquatic Farming, etc.) in terms of equipment and electronics.
  PLANT SCIENCE
 
  1. Replica of a Forage/Grain Board displayed 1909 - 1950 (no larger than 3' x 3').  Two holed 1/2" in diameter and 1 inch from the top should b drilled in the board to facilitate displaying the exhibit.
  2. 4-H Corn and Tomato Clubs - Poster describing heirloom varieties of corn and/or tomatoes and how these varieties differ from today's seed varieties.
  3. Plant, grow and exhibit "heirloom" tomatoes or corn.  Compare and contrast the quality of the heirloom to the hybrid seeds with a one page report.
  4. Display or Poster - Document "then" and "now" production changes in Agronomy, Horticulture, Forestry, etc.
   
  2009 ROAD TRIP ARCHIVE - CLUB REPORTS
  During the 2009 State Fair, clubs or groups participating in the 4-H Centennial Road Trip will have the opportunity to show case their experiences through fair exhibits.  Go to http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu to learn more about the "Road Trip."
   
  4-H ALUMNI DIVISION (OPEN TO PREVIOUS 4-H MEMBERS BEYOND CURRENT MEMBERSHIP AGE)
 
  • All exhibits in the 4-H Centennial Alumni division are intended to document and preserve our 4-H heritage.  Think of these exhibits as our own "4-H Antique Road Show."
  • When possible and without deterring from an items value or fragile condition, items should be free of dust, dirt, mold, bugs, etc.
  • Each county will select a maximum of five alumni exhibits for entry in this division of the State Fair.  It can be any combination of the fourteen categories noted below (classes 29-42).
  • All exhibits will receive a commemorative "4-H Centennial Ribbon."
  • An overall "Best of Show" will be selected for each of the five categories.
  4-H Collections
 
  1. Print Materials - Project Manuals/Curriculum, Books, Postcards, News clippings, Canning Labels, Photos, etc.
  2. Buttons
  3. Medals
  4. Patches
  5. Jewelry
  6. Poster, Banners, Pennants
  7. 4-H Gate Signs, bike or car tag, or similar such items.
  8. Other 4-H collectables
 
  1. Original 4-H Project Work - One item exhibited at Competitive Event.  When available provide a picture of the members with the exhibit, original ribbon, trophy, or plaque received/awarded.
  Scrapbook
 
  1. Individual's personal scrapbook
  2. Family scrapbook - documenting a families participation in 4-H
  Historic Photography
  Pictures should be labeled with year the picture was taken, who is in the picture, what is taking place and how it represents a significant 4-H experience.
 
  1. Single Picture - 4-H picture with personal significance.
  2. Story board - no larger than 14" x 22".  A collection of pictures which represent your 4-H career.
 
  1. 4-H Record Book