4-H & FFA Exhibits - Dept 40
- Dan Owen, Superintendent -

Rules & Regulations of This Department

1. This department is open only to bonafide 4-H and FFA members who have completed 12th grade and under as of January 1st of the current year. 4-H and FFA members from any southern middle Tennessee or north Alabama counties are eligible to compete.

2. Entries will be accepted at the following times:
  • Tuesday and Wednesday before the Fair 3-7 P.M.: Dept. 40, all sections and Dept. 42, Sections 1-3. Judging will be Thursday at 9 A.M.
  • Friday before the Fair 1-7 P.M. & Saturday 8 A.M.- noon: Dept. 41, all sections and Dept. 42 Pre-4-H, Section 4
  • Monday 7:30 A.M. – noon: Dept. 43 Cooking and Dept. 42 Pre 4-H Baking • 4-H Baking Items enter at Extension Office.

3. Exhibits will be removed on Sunday, following Fair closing, from 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Do not arrive before 1:00 P.M. as entries will not be released before then. Exhibitors are responsible for items left after 2:30 P.M. No care will be taken to protect them after Sunday. Items left will be considered abandoned and subject to disposal.

4. A sweepstakes ribbon will be presented to the person with the most exhibits.

5. All items must be made, grown or raised by the exhibitor making the entry during the last year, unless otherwise noted.

No items may have been entered in a previous fair. Potted plants and hanging baskets may be entered more than one year. No purchased items may be entered in the Field Crop, Vegetable, Honey and Home Products, Display, or Flower sections. Crafts, Canning and Sewing must also be completed by the exhibitor. No purchased products, except for flowers for arrangements. Any 4-H, FFA member, or family not abiding by above rules may be barred from entering anything in the Fair in the future. Discretion will be determined by the Fair Board. The Fair Board reserves the right to re-categorize any item not entered correctly.

6. Pre-registration of entries is encouraged to prevent long waiting periods. Online entry is available on the Fair's website at  www.LincolnCountyFairTN.Com. Entry forms may be picked up at the Lincoln County Extension Office or may be downloaded from the Fair website at www.LincolnCountyFairTN.com.

7. Premiums are 1st $6, 2nd $4, 3rd $2, all other credible entries $1 unless otherwise noted. Best of Show will receive $10.



Sewing and Fabric Crafts
Department 40

Section 1 Junior Division (4th-7th grades)
Section 2 Senior Division (8th-12th grades)


All sewing must be made by the exhibitor. Hang all sewing that will fit on hangers. Hangers will be provided.

Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair.
1. Best of Show Sewing
2. Any other Sewing Craft
3. Recycled Garment
4. Blouse or Shirt
5. Pants or Skirt​​​​​​​
6. Dress
7. Wool Garment
8. Air Brush T-shirt
9. Decorated T-shirt
10. Decorated Sweatshirt
11. Hair Barrette or Bow
12. Pillow (*Also Eligible for State*)
13. Stuffed Toy
14. ​​​​​​​Tie-dyed Article
15. Quilted Item
16. Decorated Hat
17. ​​​​​​​Decorated Tote Bag  (*Also Eligible for State*)
18. Accessory
19. Pot Holders
20. Decorated Tennis Shoes
21. ​​​​​​​Fabric Purse
22. ​​​​​​​Pillow Cases
23. ​​​​​​​Needlework
24. Doll Clothes displayed on doll
25. Knitting/Crochet
26. Apron (*Also Eligible for State*)
27. Sewing Box
28. Felt Craft
29. Rug
30. Rag Doll
31. Cloth Animal
32. Scarf
33. ​​​​​​​Counted Cross-Stitch, small (5”x7” or smaller)
34. ​​​​​​​Counted Cross-Stitch, large (larger than 5” x 7”)
35. ​​​​​​​Fabric Craft
36. ​​​​​​​Place Mats, fabric only
37. ​​​​​​​Pin Cushion
38. ​​​​​​​String Art
39. ​​​​​​​Latch Hook
40. Christmas Stocking
41. Christmas Craft (fabric or yarn)
42. Macramé
43. Rope, homemade
44.God’s Eye
45. ​​​​​​​Plastic Canvas
46. Fabric Pencil Box or Cup
47. ​​​​​​​Decorated Socks
48. Purse (made by exhibitor)
49. Fabric Cell Phone Holder
50. Decorated Fabric Napkins

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Handicrafts
Department 40

Section 3 Junior Division (4th-7th grades)
Section 4 Senior Division (8th-12th grades)


Items that hang must be fixed with wire and eye screws. No tape.

Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair.
1. Best of Show Handicraft
2. Any other Handicraft, not listed
3. Paper Snip Article
4. Paper Mache
5. Any Duct Tape Item
6. Piggy Bank
7. Origami
8Ecology Craft (throw away)
9. Collage
10. Novel or Unusual Craft
11. Trinket Box
12. Paper Airplane
13. Rubber Stamping Item
14. Decorated Photo Frame
15. Foam Craft
16. Jewelry
17. Fishing Lure (homemade)
18. Decoupage
19. Decorative Magnet
20. Stenciled Article
22. Skateboard Craft
22. ​​​​​​​Ceramics​​​​​​​
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23. Basket or Reed Article
24. Beadwork (other than Perler)
25. Router Boards
26. Vegetable Printing
27. Leather Craft
28. Handicraft, Pom Pom
29. Model Car
30. Model Boat or Airplane
31. Lego Model
32. Model Truck
33. Other Model
34. Recycled Model
35. Knex Model
36. Seed Craft
37. Puzzle (mounted or framed)
38. Nature Craft
39. Perler Beads (small beads melted)
40. Decorated Bottle
41. Sand Craft
42. Leaf Prints
43. Dough Craft
44. Paper Bag Puppets

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Food Preservation
Department 40

If ring lids are used, rings must be on jar. Standard pint or quart jars for Vegetables and Fruits. Standard pint, 1/2 pint, or 1/4 pint should be used for jellies and jams, etc. Make all efforts to use rings not rusted.

Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair.
 

Preserved Vegetables
Section 5 Junior Division (4th - 7th grades)
Section 6 Senior Division (8th - 12th grades)

1. Best of Show Preserved Vegetables
2.  Any other Vegetable
3. Green Beans
4. Corn
5. Carrots
6. Field Peas
7. Lima Beans
8. Pinto or October Beans
9. Squash
10. Tomato Juice
11. Tomatoes, crushed
12. Tomatoes, whole
13. Soup Mixture
14. Any Dried Vegetable, in jar not sealed
15. English Peas
16. Irish Potatoes


Pickles and Relish
Section 7 Junior Division (4th - 7th grades)
Section 8 Senior Division (8th- 12th grades)

1. Best of Show Pickles and Relish
2. Any other Pickle or Relish
3. Pickled Beets, whole
4. Pickled Beets, sliced
5. Dill Cucumber, whole
6. Dill Cucumber, sliced
7. Sweet Cucumber, whole
8. Sweet Cucumber, sliced
9. Bread & Butter Pickles
10. Squash Pickles
11. Fruit Pickle
12. Pickled Okra
13. Salsa
14. Cucumber Relish
15. Corn Relish
16. Hot Pepper Sauce
17. Pickled Pepper-Hot
18. Pickled Pepper-Sweet


Preserved Fruit
Section 9 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 10 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)

1. Best of Show Preserved Fruit
2. Any Other Fruit
3. Any Other Fruit Juice
4. Apples
5. Applesauce
6. Blackberries
7. Peaches, whole
8. Peaches, sliced
9. Plums
10. Cherries
11. Blueberries
12. Grape Juice
13. ​​​​​​​Apple Juice
14. Dried Fruit


Jelly, Jam, and Preserves
Section 11 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 12 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)

1. Best of Show Jelly, Jam or Preserves
2. Any other Jelly, Jam or Preserves
3. Apple Jelly
4. Blackberry Jelly
5. Grape Jelly
6. Plum Jelly
7. ​​​​​​​Peach Jelly
8. ​​​​​​​Pepper Jelly
9. ​​​​​​​Peach Preserves

10. Pear Preserves
11. Plum Preserves
12. Strawberry Preserves
13. Grape Preserves

14. Cherry Preserves
15. Blackberry Jam
16. Blueberry Jam
17. Raspberry Jam

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Photography
Department 40

Section 15 Junior Division (4th - 7th grades)
Section 16 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)


All photos must be 4” X 6” photos matted or mounted on a 5” X 7” board or mat. No framed, un-matted or un-mounted photos will be judged.


Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair.
 
1. Best of Show Photography
2. Any other Photo not listed
3. Photo Album-20 + Photos
4. Series or grouping of 3 or more
5. Panorama
6. Animals-Farm
7. Animals Wild/Zoo
8. Animals Pets
9. Insects Spiders
10. Birds
11. Building, single
12. Structures (no buildings)
13. Good Environment
14. Bad Environment
15. Landscapes
16. Seascape
17. Waterscape
18. Skyscape
19. Cityscape
20. People-Group
21. Portrait-One Person, No children
22. Portrait-Child
23. Plants
24. Flowers
25. Sports
26. Action
27. Still Life (manually arranged items)
28. Red Neck
29. Agriculture (photos from the farm)
30. Farm Equipment
31. Photo Best Representing Fair Theme
32. Macro (super up close)
33. Fair Photo
34. Night Photography
35. Spring Scene
36. Fall Scene
37. Summer Scene
38. Winter Scene
39. Black and White
40. Sunsets
41. Reflections
42. Career Photo
43. Transportation
44. Nature

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Metal Craft and Wood Craft
Department 40

Section 17 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 18 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)


All entries must be under 24”.

Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair
1. Best of Show Metal Craft/Wood Craft
2. Any other Metal Craft not listed
3. Any other Wood Craft not listed
4. Any Metal Craft (under 12 inches)
5. Any Metal Craft (between 12-24 inches)
6. Welding
7. Wood Recreational Equipment (under 12”)
8. Wood Recreational Equipment (12-24 inches)
9. Copper Craft
10. Nail Punch
11. Whittling
12. Yard Art
13. Nail Box
14. Tool Box
15. Wooden Flower Box
16. Soldering

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Birdhouses & Birdfeeders
Department 40

Section 19 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 20 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)


Birdhouses and Birdfeeders should be equipped with hangers so they may be displayed.

Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair
1. Best of Show Birdhouses & Birdfeeders
2. Birdhouse-Unique (made from unique materials)
3. Birdhouse-Decorative (decorated, does not have to be functional)
4. Birdhouse-Functional (birds will use)
5. Birdhouse-Gourd
6. Birdfeeder-Unique (made from unique materials)
7. Birdfeeder-Decorative (decorated, does not have to be functional)
8. Birdfeeder-Functional (birds will use)

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Art
Department 40

Section 21 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 22 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)


Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair
1. Best of Show Art
2. Any other Art not listed
3. Numbered Painting
4. Painting, any medium
5. Pencil or Charcoal (*Also Eligible for State*)
6. Oil Painting
7. Watercolor Painting (*Also Eligible for State*)
8. Pen & Ink Art
9. Acrylic Painting
10. Crayon Art (*Also Eligible for State*)
11. Mixed Media Art (2 or more media together)
12. Blot Painting
13. Felt Tip Pen Art
14. Sketching
15. Pastel or Chalk Art
16. Dairy Posters (current year’s theme)
17. 4-H Poster (any theme) (*Also Eligible for State*)
18. Other poster
19. 4-H Project Poster (teaching something on your project)
20. Art-Scenes on Wood
21. Art-Scenes on Rock
22. Art-Scenes on Fabric
23. Art-Scenes on Metal
24. Clay Sculpture
25. Wood Sculpture
26. Stepping Stone Art
27. Suncatchers
28. Novelty Wood Art (toothpicks, clothespins, match sticks, etc.)
29. Mask (any medium)
30. Flower Pot Art, < 10’’

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Cartooning, Writing, Computer Technology
Department 40

Entries must be bound in a folder when appropriate or protective sleeve. No 3 ring binders.

Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair


Cartooning
Section 23 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 24 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)

1. Best of Show Cartooning
2. Any other Cartoon not listed
3. Action, Adventure
4. Humorous
5. Political
6. Caricature
7. Super Hero
8. 4-H Cartoon
9. Cartoon Strip-3 or 4 panels


Computer Technology
Section 25 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 24 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)
Entries must be printed and placed in a folder.

1. Best of Show Computer Technology
2. Any Other Occasion Card not listed
3. Any Other Computer Technology not listed
4. Christmas Card
5. Birthday Card
6. Presentation
7. Spreadsheet
8. Flyer
9. Banner
10. Business Card
11. Desktop Publishing
12. Webpage Design
13. Program, 1 page
14. Booklet, 6 pages
15. Calendar
16. Announcements
17. Invitations
18. Brochure, trifold
19. Stationery
20. Newsletter


Creative Writing
Section 27 Junior Division (4th-7th grades)
Section 28 Senior Division (8th-12th grades)

1. Best of Show Writing
2. Any other Writing not listed
3. Poem
4. Short Story (< 3 pages)
5. Essay (< 3 pages)
6. Lincoln County Fair Theme
7. Fiction
8. Non-Fiction
9. Personal Narrative
10. Calligraphy
11. What 4-H has done for me

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Fun with Fashions
Department 40

Section 31 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 32 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)


Fun with Fashions categories simply require putting together an outfit in each category. You may include all accessories including shoes. Place outfit on a hanger (hangers also provided) and all accessories in a plastic bag, preferably clear. All items for this category may be purchased. Only female exhibitors may enter female categories and only male exhibitors may enter male categories.


Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair
1. Best of Show Fun with Fashions - Female
2. Fun with Sweats - Female
3. Fun with Schoolwear - Female
4. Fun with Sportswear - Female
5. Fun with Casual Wear - Female
6. Fun with Shorts - Female
7. Fun with Bestwear - Female
8. Fun with Formal Wear - Female
9. Fun with Costumes - Female
10. Fun with Specialty Wear Uniforms, etc. - Female
0. Best of Show Fun with Fashions - Male
11. Fun with Sweats - Male
12. Fun with Schoolwear - Male
13. Fun with Sportswear - Male
14. Fun with Casual Wear - Male
15. Fun with Shorts - Male
16. Fun with Bestwear - Male
17. Fun with Formal Wear - Male
18. Fun with Costumes - Male
19. Fun with Specialty Wear-Uniforms, etc. - Male

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Home Decor
Department 40

Section 33 Junior Division (4th – 7th grades)
Section 34 Senior Division (8th – 12th grades)


Entries in this category must be made by the individual exhibitor and should be items than would improve your home or room area. Items that can hang must be fixed with wire and eye screws. No tape.


Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair
1. Best of Show Home Decor
2. Any other Home Decor not listed
3. Shoebox Diorama
4. Placemats (one pair), not fabric
5. Christmas Craft (glass or plastic)
6. Christmas Craft (wood or paper)
7. Christmas Centerpiece
8. Best Wrapped Christmas Package
9. Christmas Ornament
10. Fall/Thanksgiving Decoration
11. Halloween Decoration
12. Easter Decoration
13. Fourth of July Decoration
14. Valentine Decoration
15. Other Holiday Decoration
16. Wall Hanging (ready to hang)
17. Mobile
18. Wreath, Christmas
19. Wreath, Grapevine
20. Wreath, Pine Cone
21. Wreath, Plants, Moss, Ivy
22. Wreath, Evergreen
23. Wreath, any not listed
24. Lamp
25. Electric Project
26. Homemade Candle
27. Homemade Soap
28. Refrigerator Magnet
29. Homemade Wind Chime
30. Welcome Sign
31. Item from Recycled Material
32. Collections, Any other
33. Collections, Key Chains
34. Collections, Beanie Baby
35. Collections, Sea Shell
36. Collections, Hot Wheels
37. Collections, Sports Cards
38. Collections, Miniature Farm Equipment

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4-H Activity Sheets/Scrapbooks
Department 40

Section 35

Enter Tuesday or Wednesday before the Fair
Grade is as of 1/1/current year
0. Best of Show 4-H Scrapbook
1. Best of Show Activity Sheets
2. 4th-5th Grade Activity Sheets
3. Junior High Activity Sheets
4. Senior Level I Activity Sheets
5. Senior Level II Activity Sheets
6. 4-H Scrapbook 4th grade
7. 4-H Scrapbook 5th grade
8. 4-H Scrapbook 6th-8th grade
9. 4-H Scrapbook 9th-12th grade

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4-H Educational Exhibits
Department 40

Section 41

Class 2; Grades 4th-7th

Tri-fold board exhibit using fair theme
Class 3; Grades 8th-12th
Exhibit booths must be designed using Fair theme.
Exhibitor must use 3x3 booths provided.

1. Exhibits must be made by individual Lincoln County
4-H members.
2. Exhibits should be of project educational value.
3. Exhibits must be in place by 12:00 P.M. on first Saturday of Fair, and remain until Sunday following the Fair.
4. Spaces for exhibits must be reserved by calling the Extension Office (433-1582). Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited to 10 exhibits for Class 3 and unlimited for Class 2.
5. All exhibits must be on one of the 26 4-H projects.
6. Exhibits need to use the Fair Theme.
7. Exhibits will be judged and awards will be given on the basis of the following scorecard:
  a. GENERAL APPEARANCE– 50 points:
    i. Neatness - 10 points
    ii. Balance - 5 points
    iii. Workmanship quality – 5 points
    iv. Power to attract and hold attention – 20 points
    v. Level of Interest - 10 points
  b. EDUCATIONAL VALUE 50 points:
    i. Message related – 20 points (subject matter accurate and message grasped quickly)
    ii. Follows theme – 20 points
    iii. Creativity (original idea) – 10 points


TOTAL 100 POINTS
8. Premiums are as follows: 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30. All other credible exhibits $10.

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