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Prince George's County

2017

4-H Fair At-A-Glance Booklet

The Show Place Arena-Equestrian Center 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

September 4-10, 2017

4-H Youth Development Program

The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic

information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.

FOR  EVERYONE!

family fun

9/02/17                 Saturday 9:00a - 2:00p      Fair Set-Up

2017 4-H Fair Schedule

9/04/17                  Monday 8:00 a - 3:00 p     Fair Set-Up

9/05/17                  Tuesday 3:00p- 3:35p          Set-Up (4-H Staff & Volunteers) 4:00p-7:00p          4-H Entries Received (Exhibit Area)

9/06/17                  Wednesday 9:00a- 9:30a         Judges Orientation 9:30a-2:00p         Judging 4-H Entries & Set-Up (Exhibit Area)

9/07/17                  Thursday 5:00p - 10:00p      Fair Operation Hours 4:00p-7:00p         Opening Day-4-H Project Display

9/08/17                      Friday 5:00p - 10:00p      Fair Operation Hours 5:00p-5:45p          Orientation & Set-up ( 4-H Staff &Volunteers) 5:00p-9:30p          4-H Exhibit Hall Open 7:00p-8:30p           4-H Clubs Social MeetUP!

9/10/17                  Sunday 11:00a - 6:00p      Fair Operation Hours 11:00a-11:30a         Volunteer Orientation & Set-up 4:00p-6:00p         4-H Achievement & Awards Ceremony 6:00p-8:00p          Project Pick-up & Close-down 2017 Exhibit Hall

9/09/17                  Saturday-4-H Family Day @ The Fair 11:00a - 10:00p      Fair Operation Hours 9:00a-9:45a         Orientation for 4-H Staff, Volunteers, & Clubs (Set-up for Club Demonstrations) 10:00a-1:00p        4-H Activities & Club Demonstrations 1:30p-2:30 p         4-H Fashion Revue 2:30p-3:30p          4-H Talent Showcase 4:30p-6:30p           University of Maryland Extension Demonstrations

2017  4-H  Fair General Informaton

 

The fair will be held on September 7-10, 2017 at The Show Place Arena-Equestrian, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Parking is free! This year's 2017 Fair-At-A-Glance booklet has been redesigned to accommodate our youth

and adults to experience a fun and exciting memorable fair! Each day event(s) provides the description of what is scheduled to take place and how we

will accomplish our goals.

We need volunteers for all days who can assist with tasks such as, setup, unloading, registration, 4-H indoor exhibits, entries hanging, 4-H special events, and breakdown.

Volunteers/Judges can register at:   http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4ea8a72dabf94-2016.  

It provides the dates, times, events and how many judges/volunteers will be needed throughout the scheduled fair week. The 4-H Youth Development Program has volunteer

opportunities for both youth (ages 12 and up) and adults. This is a great opportunity to earn student service learning hours towards graduation and adult volunteers can make a huge

impact in the lives of local youth. 

The Prince George’s County Premium Fair book is available online on the Prince George’s County Extension 4-H web page and the Fair Association website.  To access fair tags, &

exhibitor entry sheets electronically, please visit the County Fair website address: www.countyfair.org  or 4-H Extension website address: http://extension.umd.edu/prince-

georges-county/4-h-youth-development/fairs-4-hers   If you any questions or concerns, please contact the

 4-H Office at 301-868-9636.

 The 4-H membership card (youth & adult) would allow you to enter into the fair for the entire week. Contact the club leader to obtain your card, or contact the 4-H Office. 

There will be Family Fun for Everyone!

 

Welcome to the 2017 Prince George’s County 4-H Fair!

Saturday, September 2, 2017 ~ Fair Set-Up

Fair set-up will be beginning at 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Volunteers should arrive on time and plan to stay until 12 noon depending on the assistance that is needed. Lunch will be provided.

Volunteers can register here:

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 ~ 4-H Entry Night

Exhibitor  Rules & Regulations All entry items must be brought to the Fair already completed on Tuesday,

September 5, 2017, between 4:00 pm-7:00 pm.  Follow the Clover signs to the  4-H Exhibit Area.

Check-in will close at 7:00 pm promptly.  If you are not in line by 7:00 pm, you will not be permitted to enter your projects in this year’s fair.  

Entries will only be allowed from the Southern Maryland Counties of Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles. 

   If you any questions or concerns, please contact the 4-H Office at 301-868-9636.

Fair Tags, & Exhibitor Entry sheets are available on both County Fair and County 4-H Extension website. 

Projects must be tagged and color dotted indicating the 4-H age in the upper right corner of your fair tags and on the exhibitor sheets. Make sure to write your fair number on all forms. You can obtain this information at the registration check-in

table.  The following dot color indicates age:

   Yellow marker—-Clovers (Ages 5-7 as of January 1st of current year)  Blue marker ---------Junior (Ages 8-10 as of January 1st of current year)  Red marker -- Intermediate (Ages 11-13 as of January 1st of current year      Green marker--------Senior (Ages 14-19 as of January 1st of current year)

            4-H Clover Club Projects will be displayed in one area. These items will be

judged for participation only – NO premiums will be awarded.   

Monday, September 4, 2017 ~ Fair Set-Up

This year Fair set-up will be beginning at 9:00 am.  Do to the many tasks we would like to get a head start setting up. Volunteers should arrive on time and plan to stay

until 12 noon. Volunteers can register here:

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 ~ 4-H Judging Day

4-H Judging Day will be held from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Orientation will begin at 9:00 am. You are welcome to be a judge if you are new to judging, OR experienced fair

judge. We are seeking volunteers to share their expertise with 4-H youth by judging projects in the areas such as fashion/sewing, horticulture, nutrition, health,

engineering, and photography.   Give us some information about what and where you'd like to judge.  The orientation will explain the steps for a successful judging. (Note, you must be at least 19 yrs old and no longer eligible to enroll in 4-H.)  All

exhibits will earn a ribbon.   Cloverbud exhibits are not judged. All clover bud receives a participation ribbon.  

 Organize your exhibit area.  Showcase the projects creatively. Prince George's County 4-H follows the recommended modified Danish System

(purple/blue/red/white).  Lunch will be provided. 

Thursday, September 7, 2017 ~ Opening Fair Day  4-H Projects Display

This is Opening Fair Day, beginning at 5:00 pm.   Volunteers/4-Staff  orientation and set-up will begin at 4:30 pm.  Volunteers will oversee the 4-H projects and have a level of understanding

how to provide 4-H information to potential inquiries about the benefits of joining the 4-H Youth Development Program in Prince George's County.

Friday, September 8, 2017~ Fair Day  4-H Projects Display/Club's Social MeetUP!

The Fair operation, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm.   Volunteers/4-Staff  orientation and set-up will begin at 4:30 pm.  Volunteers will oversee the 4-H projects and have a level of understanding how to

provide 4-H information to potential inquiries about the benefits of joining the 4-H Youth Development Program in Prince George's County.  

This year we are adding "4-H Clubs Social MeetUP!" 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  4-H clubs will have a chance to meet & greet new & former friends, and engage in 4-H games!

 Come out and have a 4-H memorable fun time!Snacks will be served. 

4-H Clubs Social MeetUP!

Saturday, September  9,  2017, ~  4-H Family Day at the Fair  4-H Club's Activities & Demonstrations

The Fair Operation Hours: 11:00 am-10:00 pm.   Orientation for 4-H Staff/ Volunteers/Clubs will be held from 9:00 am- 9:30 am.  

Clubs will have a designated area to showcase 4-H activities and demonstrations from 10 am - 1:00 pm.  Volunteers will oversee the Informational Table and assist with club

demonstrations/4-H activities and contests. Volunteers must have a level of understanding how to provide 4-H information to potential inquiries about the benefits of joining the 4-H Youth

Development Program in  Prince George's County. 

4-H Fashion Revue Contest Schedule: 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm (Time is subject to change) Contest Reminder: Contest Check-in/Practice Starts promptly at 1:00 pm. First, register for

and narrative this event in 4-H Online. Second, complete the attached entry forms  and narrative EACH outfit you plan to model. (lease have all entry forms completed to

the 4-H Informational Table and have garments on by this time). Contest starts at 1:30 pm.  

4-H Talent Showcase Contest Schedule: 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm (Time is subject to change) Contest Reminder: Contest Check-in promptly at 2:00 pm (please have all entry forms

completed and submitted to the 4-H Informational Table by this time). Contest starts at 2:30 pm.  

All Prince George's County 4-Her's are welcome to participate in these contests.  See the Fair Premium  Book, Fashion Revue, and Talent Showcase Entry Rules & Guidelines.          Participates must pre-register for these events using the 4-H online.

The deadline is Friday, August 18, 2017. Awards will be announced on Sunday at the Achievement Awards Ceremony.

The Extension office of Prince George's will demonstrate our mission in supporting Maryland's agricultural industry; protect its valuable natural resources; enhance the well-being of families and individuals, both young and old; and foster the development of strong, stable

communities. The Prince George's County office, partially supported by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, serves the community from two locations including the

main Extension office in Clinton and the Center for Educational Partnership in Riverdale.  

Saturday, September 9, 2017  4-H Fashion Revue and Talent Showcase Contests

Saturday, September 9, 2017   University of Maryland Extension-Prince George's County  Demonstrations

Sunday, September 10, 2017 ~  4-H  Fair Day

 4-H Achievement & Awards Ceremony/Project Pick-up/Close-down 2017 Exhibit Hall

The Fair Operation Hours: 11:00 am-6:00 pm.   Orientation for 4-H Staff/ Volunteers/Clubs will be held from 11:00 am- 11:30 am.

         4:00 pm- 6:00 pm -Annual 4-H Achievement & Awards Ceremony. Please save the date. Come out and to celebrate our 4-Hers' for achievements over the past year as they have worked to "Making the Best Better!" Share this event with volunteers,

members,  and other supporters of your 4-H club. Club Leader please submit registration and nomination forms to the 4-H Office by Friday, August 11, 2017.

6:00 pm- 8:00 pm-All entries must be removed from the 4-H Exhibit Area on Sunday evening beginning at around 6:00 pm. If they are not pick up, they will become the property of the Fair Association and will be placed outside of the arena that night.

However, there will not be any security to watch your entries/projects, so we will not be responsible for damaged, lost or stolen entries/projects.

Fair close-down will be beginning at 6:00 pm.  Volunteers are needed to help with breaking down of the 4-H exhibit hall, load up pieces of equipment, items, and etc.

Volunteers are needed at the Clinton Extension office to unload fair items. 

On behalf of the Prince George's County 4-H Committee, Faculty & Staff, we  would like to thank everyone in advance who will volunteer, participate in and

attend the 2017 County Fair.

 

Thank You!