4-H Department

4-H Record Books & Project Work

Preparing for Record Book & Poster Turn In Day

ENTRY DEADLINE: July 3, 2026*

EXHIBITS DUE: Record Book & Poster Turn in Day is Tuesday, August 4, 12pm-8pm

LOCATION: WSU Room at Exhibit Building

EXHIBITS RELEASED: Sunday 4pm

*All entries must be submitted by the deadline for the fair to prepare entry tags, administrative tasks and logistical considerations for display in each department. If for any reason that your exhibit is not ready, prepared, finished or otherwise by the exhibit drop off date, there is no penalty; let the department know that you did not bring that exhibit and your entry submission and entry tag will be scratched.

Pre-entry of Record Books, Educational Posters and Public Demonstrations are required
If you are entering ONLY the required market livestock record for your market project and NOT the general record book pages and permanent record, you DO NOT need to pre-enter your record book.
Market livestock records are checked for completion only, and are not judged for premiums.

If you have any questions or need clarification, please email Harley Clever at harley.clever@wsu.edu

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About 4-H

4-H is the youth development program of Washington State University Extension. As the largest youth development organization in Washington, 4-H reaches nearly 80,000 young people. The 4-H Youth Development Program helps young people and adults put knowledge to work in all of Washington’s 39 counties, cities, and towns.

4-H teaches life skills that lead young people to become self-directing, positive, contributing members of our society. These life skills include positive self-esteem, effective communication, a sense of responsibility to oneself and one’s community, sound decision making and a strong sense of belonging. These skills give young people the tools necessary for successful adulthood. The 4-H mission is reached through a number of delivery methods that relate to the total concept of youth development.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is a partnership between federal, state, tribal and local governments, Washington State University, the United States Department of Agriculture, professional staff, volunteers and youth.

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4-H Fair Contests

WELL-ROUNDED 4-H’r CONTEST:

Open to Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors. Awarded to a 4-H member with a variety of skills in Still Life Exhibit project areas. This can only be received once within each age division.

Rules:

1 Member must enter designated number of exhibits (based on age division) in three of the following seven 4-H Department Divisions:

Clothing Construction

Food Products – Baked

Food Products – Preserved

Expressive Arts – Needle Arts

Photography

Plant Science – Vegetable Gardening

Plant Science – Ornamental Gardening (Flowers)

2 The member must be enrolled in the project areas in which they are entering those exhibits.

3 The exhibits entered in the same department should not be duplicates. They must be of a different variety, pattern, product or type.

4 Members must enter a designated number of exhibits based on their age division. Juniors must enter two exhibits in each of three departments for a total of six exhibits. Intermediates must enter three exhibits in each of three departments for a total nine exhibits. Seniors must enter four exhibits in each of three departments for a total of 12 exhibits.

5 The member will enter each exhibit in the department, class and lot as a regular entry, but will also indicate on entry sheet that it is to be considered for this “Well-Rounded 4-H’r” Contest.

6 A member entering this contest must specify those classes to the 4-H Department Superintendent at time of entry and cannot enter these items in any other contest.

7 WINNER IS DECIDED BY POINTS. The Exhibitors Guidebook states how many points allowed for blue ribbons on each article entered. Points also awarded for Judge’s Choice and Top of Show ribbons. (Same value as blue ribbon points.)

8 In the event of a tie, red ribbons received are considered along with blue ribbon points. If still tied, Superintendent will decide according to complexity and workmanship of articles entered.

RE-USE IT

This contest designed for exhibitor who shows creativity in “reusing” an item or items for a useful or decorative purpose. This contest encourages waste reduction.

1 This contest open to 4-H, FFA and Open Class exhibitors.

2 All items must have been made during the last year.

3 Participates must not be professionals.

4 Entries must be constructed from materials previously used in and around the household.

5 Exhibitor will enter exhibit in Department, Division and Class as a regular entry. Exhibitor must indicate on entry tag at entry time and notify department superintendent of their entry in this contest.

6 Exhibitor must specify entry for this award at time of entry.

7 The first place winner will not be able to enter again until one year has passed.

8 JUDGING CRITERIA| 100 POINTS

Creativity 15

Workmanship 10

Originality 25

Cleanliness 10

Diversity of items 20

Number of items used 20

General Rules

Exhibitors shall have pre-entered by the stated deadline before presenting entry for exhibit during designated drop off dates and times.
All exhibits must have been completed by exhibitor since the previous fair and not previously exhibited.
All exhibit building entries must be in place by 8pm Tuesday of fair week.
This Division is for project work of members properly enrolled with WSU Extension in Klickitat County 4-H program as of May 1 of the current year. No animals may be entered in this section, including hobbies such as fish, turtles, etc.
Members may exhibit in classes in which they are enrolled in the project area.
All exhibits must be delivered to the 4-H Department on the specified time, date and location.
General Rules for the Fair also apply to this department.
Information about 4-H projects available from the 4-H Superintendent, 4-H Club leaders and the WSU Klickitat County Extension Office.
Blue ribbon exhibits in designated divisions may qualify to go to State 4-H Fair. Qualified exhibitors must authorize shipment to State Fair or confirm participation at State Fair events with 4-H Superintendent by Sunday afternoon. Moveable and fragile items not permitted to be sent to State Fair.
State Fair exhibitors should ask 4-H leaders for State 4-H Fair premium list and instructions.
Cloverbud 4-H members, 5-7 yrs old, are encouraged to exhibit at the Fair in appropriate projects, as outlined in EMO758, WA State 4-H Development Program policy. Each Cloverbud receives participation ribbon in all entries, emphasizing learning, not competition. Participation ribbon premiums equivalent to blue ribbon points.