2023 Mississippi State Fair 4-H Fun Guide

Important Dates to Remember

Friday—September 22, 2023 — 5:00 p.m.

ALL Exhibits are Due to the MSU Extension Center for 4-H Youth Development

Virtually. Agents will be notified of the exhibits that will be displayed inperson at the Mississippi State Fair by the 26th.

Tuesday— October 3, 2023

4-H Booth Setup—TradeMart Building

Counties May Bring Exhibits to Jackson from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. If the MSU State 4-H staff is transporting your County’s Entries, they must be to campus by 5:00 p.m. on October 1.

October 6-9, 2023

Lamb, Meat Goat, and Beef Shows

Friday, October 6, 2023

Registration Deadline for 4-H Day at the State Fair Contests

October 13-16, 2023

2023 MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE

(Prayer and Pledge held before each Show)

Thursday, October 5, 2023

8:00 a.m. Scales open for market goats & commercial meat goat does

1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Stall and pen assignments for early arriving lambs, steers, and breeding cattle (All stall and pen assignments to be made by show management)

1:00 p.m. Scales open for weighing market lambs, wether dams, market hair sheep, breeding hair sheep, market steers, and commercial beef heifers

4:00 p.m. Deadline for arrival of 4-H/FFA Market Goats, Commercial Meat Goat Does, & Registered Breeding Boer Does

4:00 p.m. Deadline for Goat Showmanship (Market and Meat Goat Doe) entries using check-in app

4:00 p.m. Deadline to enter weights for market goats and commercial meat goat does using check-in app

4:00 p.m. Deadline to process registered breeding Boer doe entries and enter Boer Goat Showmanship using check-in app

Friday, October 6, 2023

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Stall and pen assignments for lambs, steers, & beef breeding cattle

8:00 a.m. Scales open for weighing all lambs, market steers and commercial beef heifers

8:00 a.m. Goat Showmanship (Market Goats and Commercial Meat Goat Does) - Barn 7

4-H/FFA Meat Goat Doe Show - Barn 7 (Start 15 minutes after Goat Showmanship) Junior Market Goat Show - Barn 7; released after showing Registered Breeding Boer Doe Showmanship and Show – Barn 7 (Showmanship and Show; start 15 minutes after Market Goat Show)

2023 MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE

(Prayer and Pledge held before each Show)

Friday, October 6, 2023 (continued)

12:00 Noon Deadline for arrival of all junior lambs, steers, commercial beef heifers and beef breeding cattle

3:00 p.m. Deadline to process beef breeding entries using check-in app

3:00 p.m. Deadline to enter weights for market steers and commercial beef heifers using check-in app

3:00 p.m. Deadline to enter weights for all lambs using check-in app

3:00 p.m. Deadline for Lamb, Beef, and Hair Sheep Showmanship entries using check-in app

Saturday, October 7, 2023

8:00 a.m.

Junior Market Steer Show - Judging Arena (Two rings – Progress Steers on one side and Prospect Steers on the other side); steers released after showing

Junior Commercial Beef Heifer Show - Judging Arena (two rings); Start 15 minutes after Market Steer Show; heifers released after showing

1:00 p.m.

Junior Lamb Shows - Barn 8 – hair sheep show (showmanship; breeding hair sheep; market hair sheep) followed by lamb show (showmanship; wether dams; market lambs); all lambs released after showing

Sunday, October 8, 2023

8:30a.m. Present4-H/FFAReplacementBeefHeiferDevelopment ContestAwards– JudgingArena

9:00 a.m. Beef Showmanship - Judging Arena (two rings)

9:00 a.m. Junior Cattlemen's Assn. Meeting - Sales Arena

9:30 a.m.

Devotional Service - Sales Arena

2:30 p.m. Check-in for State Fair Livestock Judging Contest – Barn 14

3:00 p.m. MS State Fair Livestock Judging Contest (or 30 minutes after Showmanship) – Barn 14

2023 MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE

(Prayer and Pledge held before each Show)

Monday, October 9, 2023

8:00 a.m. Junior Beef Breeding Show - Judging Arena (two rings); cattle released after showing

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Stall early arriving Open Dairy Cattle Show animals

Thursday, October 12, 2023

8:00 a.m. Arrival of Junior and Open Market Swine; scales open for weighing junior and open swine

12:00 noon Deadline for arrival of Junior and Open Show dairy cattle

1:00 p.m. Deadline to process junior dairy cattle entries using check-in app

1:00 p.m. Deadline to enter weights on commercial dairy heifers and cows using check-in app

1:00 p.m. Deadline for Dairy Cattle Showmanship entries using check-in app

12:00 Noon Deadline for arrival of Junior and Open Market Swine

4:00 p.m. Deadline to enter weights for junior prospect and market swine using check-in app

4:00 p.m. Deadline for Swine Showmanship entries using check-in app

5:00 p.m. Deadline for arrival of 4-H/FFA Dairy Goats

5:00 p.m. Deadline to process dairy goat entries using check-in app

5:00 p.m. Deadline to enter weights for commercial dairy goats using check-in app

5:00 p.m. Deadline for Dairy Goat Showmanship entries using check-in app

2023 MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE

(Prayer and Pledge held before each Show)

Friday, October 13, 2023

8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show - Barn 8 – Showmanship, Commercial Dairy Goats, Sr./Jr. Does

8:00 a.m. Jr. Poultry Show Check – in

8:00 a.m. Open Market Swine Show - Swine Barn/Barn 7

8:15 a.m. Junior Market Hog Show - Swine Barn/Barn 7; (swine showmanship followed by market hog classes); all hogs released after showing

Open Junior Prospect Hog Show – Swine Barn/Barn 7 (following Market Hog Show)

9:00 a.m. Jr. Poultry Show

9:00 a.m. Open Dairy Cattle Show - Judging Arena

1:00 p.m. Two-Year-Old Jersey Futurity - Judging Arena

1:30 p.m. Two-Year-Old Holstein Futurity - Judging Arena

7:00 p.m. Special Dairy Classes - Judging Arena

The Pretty Cow Contest

The Commissioner’s Production Cup

8:00 p.m. Arrival of Open Show dairy goats

Saturday, October 14, 2023

8:00 a.m. MGA Open Dairy Goat Show - Barn 8

8:30 a.m. Junior Dairy Cattle Show - Judging Arena

(Showmanship followed by the Commercial Dairy Heifer and Cow Shows and Junior Dairy Purebred Show)

9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza – Barn 13

11:00 a.m. Horse & Mule Pull – Equine Center

4:00 p.m. Release all dairy cattle

Sunday, October 15, 2023

9:00 a.m. MGA Open Dairy Goat Show; released show – Barn 14

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR

4-H EXHIBIT RULESAND REGULATIONS

1. The exhibit must be made or produced by the 4-H'er in the current year.

2. ONLY ITEMS ON THE EXHIBIT LIST WILL BE ACCEPTED.

3. Items entered in the wrong category may be disqualified.

4. All exhibits must be approved by the County Extension Agent.

5. All exhibits DISPLAYED must be identified with labels. The State 4-H Staff will handle labels.

6. Items should only be exhibited once at the Mississippi State Fair. Exceptions are the following collections: plant or wildflowers, seed and recipe. These, however, should be updated each year. (Should exhibits be detected as being exhibited the previous year, they will be disqualified).

7. ALL COUNTIES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING THEIR EXHIBITS TO THE STATE FAIR OR STATE 4-H OFFICE.

Special Note: The Clover Shop is open to all clover bud exhibitors ages 5-7. This age group will only be allowed 2 exhibits. These exhibits must be within the size that is allowed for all other exhibits. Refer to rule number #1. (Examples: drawings,

DIVISION AGRI-BUSINESS

Animal Science

Lot 1: Halter/Neck or Lead Rope (must be made or decorated by 4-H’er)

a. Livestock

b. Horse

c. Small Animal

Lot 2: Horse Shoes (Display must be made by 4-H’er)

 Types of horse shoes (at least 5 types, labeled) mounted on wood.

 Same exhibit cannot be returned in the future.

Lot 3 Bits

 Display (5) or more types of bits exhibited on wood or pegboard.

 Same exhibit cannot be returned in the future

Lot 4 Breed identification Display

 Poster of at least 10 breeds from 1 species of animals

 Breeds can be of livestock

 Breeds of companion animals, also accepted

Lot 5 Feed Sample Display (at least 6 items)

Lot 6 General tack Display (excluding saddles)

DIVISION AGRI-BUSINESS

Field Crops photos only. Must include 4-H member harvesting the crop.

Lot 7: Corn 5 ears

Lot 8: Cotton

 One stalk, cut off the roots and strip off leaves.

Lot 9: Soybeans

 One stalk, cut off the roots and strip off leaves.

Lot 10: Hay

 1 block labeled from a conventional bale or equivalent.

 Wrapped as a package in brown paper.

Plant and Soil Science

Lot 11: Seed Collection

a) 1st year exhibitor 10 different seeds

b) 2nd year exhibitor 20 different seeds

c) 3rd year exhibitor 30 different seeds

d) All seed samples must be labeled

Lot 12: Soil Texture

 Samples of different types of soil mounted on a wood background.

 Soil types must be labeled.

DIVISION—CULINARYARTS

“KIDS IN THE KITCHEN”

***THESE EXHIBITS WILLBE VIRTUALONLY***

To enter, submit a photo of the recipe, a photo story of the 4-H member preparing and baking the items, and a photo of the finished product.

Baking

Lot 1: Cookies

 Must be made from scratch (no mixes or commercial cookie dough)

 Cookies with no filling or frosting.

Lot 2: Decorated Cookies

 Must be made from scratch (no mixes or commercial cookie dough)

 Cookies with decorations

Lot 3: Breads

Lot 4: Quick Breads (no yeast)

 Must be made from scratch (no commercial mixes or dough, or bread machine breads).

 A recipe and photo of the 4-H member preparing the bread should be submitted along with a photo of the finished product.

Family Recipe Story

Lot 5: Family Recipe with Story

Directions for Family Recipe Story

 4-H member should make a family favorite dish and submit pictures of the dish and the process of preparing.

 The 4-H member should write an essay explaining the significance of the dish and why it is special. Essay should be between 100 and 500 words.

DIVISION CULINARYARTS

“KIDS IN THE KITCHEN”

Canning

Lot 5: Fruits (can include jams, jellies, or preserves)

Lot 6: Vegetables (pint or quart)

Lot 7: Pickles (pint or quart)

Directions for Canning

 All canned exhibits must be submitted using the canning Entry Exhibit Form (available through 4-H). The criteria for canning are as follows:

 All canned exhibits must be canned in standard canning jars with two-piece sealed lids.

 No paraffin should be used on jellies or jams.

 Jar lids and bands must be free of rust and should not be bent or dented.

 Outside surface of the jar must be clean and free of water deposits or stickiness.

 Recommended canning practices should be used for all exhibits.

 Check recommendations for specific head space of each food in Extension canning Publications: Canning Vegetables - Publication No. 1540 or Guide to Home Canning - Publication No. 1152. See Page 44 for Canning Entry Form sample

DIVISION—SAFETYAND HEALTH

Safety

Lot 1: First Aid Kit

 Refer to the “First Aid Made Simple” - MO859

 Items in kit must be current and fresh.

 No prescription drugs, needles, etc.

Lot 2: T-Shirt Design

 Topics for any of these lots could include, but not limited to: Boat/Water Safety, Bicycle, ATV or Auto Safety.

Lot 3: Bookmark

 Same topics as above

 Bookmark must be cut to actual size.

Lot 4: Poster Art Safety Practices

 Household

 Firearm

 Farm

 Chemical

 ATV

 Bicycles

 Healthy Choices

Automotive

Lot 5: Road Emergency Equipment Kit

DIVISION—ENVIROMENTAL SHOP

Conservation of Natural Resources

Lot 1: Recycled Item (related to natural resources)

 Examples: an item made to be used for something other than its intended use or function.

 Plastic bottle made to be used as a Feeder, CD made to be used for beverage Coaster, etc.

Forestry

Lot 2: Know Your Trees

 A piece of poster board

 A piece of stiff cardboard or thin plywood (1/4 inch thickness)

 A crayon or a felt-tip marker

 An old magazine or catalog and newspaper

 Leaves, fruit (seeds, acorns, nuts, etc.), and a section of stem from a minimum of 25 or more of the major tree species in Mississippi.

 Use Publication 1242

DIVISION ENVIROMENTAL SHOP

Forestry (continued)

Lot 3: Collecting & Identifying Tree Seeds

 A inch piece of poster board

 A inch piece of stiff cardboard or

 1/4 –inch plywood

 A felt-tipped marker

 Minimum of 25 seeds

 Use publication 1422

Lot 4: Identifying Forest Insects & Diseases

 Notebook paper (legal pad)

 3-ring binder or notebook

 Black pen, typewriter or your home computer

 A piece of poster board of display

 Foam board available at your local discount art

 Supply store

 A piece of stiff cardboard - 1/4-inch

 One example of insect damage and one

 Example of disease damage from the list of major forest pests

 Two 3 x 5-inch index cards

 Minimum of 25

 Use publication 1687

Lot 5: Making a Tree Scale Stick

 A yardstick or similar-sized piece of wood.

 A tape measure in inches.

 A tape measure in centimeters.

 Three sheets of plain, unlined

 8½ x 14 inches, white paper.

 A fine point, permanent-ink pen.

 A long straightedge

 Scissors, Glue, Scotch Tape

 Use Publication 1686

DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL SHOP

Forestry (continued)

Lot 6: Leaf Collection Exhibit

 25 different tree species (leaves) in an orderly collection mounted on Extension Leaf Mounting Cards covered with clear contact paper. Leaves must be pressed for drying before mounting.

a) 1st year (25 different tree species)

b) 2-4 years (30 different tree species)

c) 5 and over (40 different tree species)

 Be sure to provide protection for your leaf samples during shipment to State Fair.

Wildlife

Lot 7: Birdhouse

 Painted

 Non-painted

Lot 8: Duck or Squirrel Box

Lot 9: Animal Tracks

Lot 10: Squirrel Feeders

Lot 11: Bird Feeders

Lot 12: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Plan (P2402)

 Refer to Wildlife Management Book

Lot 13: Plant or Wildflower Collection

 25 different plant species in an orderly collection mounted on Extension leaf mounting cards covered with clear contact paper. Be sure to provide protection for your plant samples during shipment to fair.

a. 1st year (25 different plant species)

b. 2 - 4 years (35 different plant species)

c. 5 years + (45 different plant species)

DIVISION—ENVIRONMENTAL SHOP

Wildlife (continued)

Lot 14: Animal Decoys

 Handmade or hand painted

Lot 15: Game Calls

 Handmade

Lot 16: Bird Watching Journal

 Orderly arrangement of at least 15 different bird species in a notebook. Provide photographs of all birds in the journal. Date and catalog work.

a. 1st year (15 different bird species)

b. 2 - 4 years (25 different bird species)

c. 5 years + (35 different bird species)

Lot 17: Spent Cartridge Collection

 Minimum of 5 different cartridges mounted on cardboard or wood

 Samples must be labeled with regard to caliber or gauge and intended use.

 Must be attached so cartridges don’t fall off.

Fisheries

Lot 18: Antique Lure Collection

 Minimum of 15

 Mounted on a board or in a shadow box with name of each lure printed and mounted under each lure

Lot 19: Tackle or Lure crafting

 Create a piece of tackle

 Spinning rod, reel, fly casting rod & reel

 Attach list of original materials used in Lure Crafting and a picture of 4-H’er creating the lure crafting

DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL SHOP

Fisheries (continued)

Lot 20: Tackle Box

 A basic tackle box with monofilament line, at least 3 sizes of hooks, sinkers, floats, needle nose pliers, paper and pencil, sun-screen, bug spray, ruler, and a small first aid kit

Lot 21: Photos

 Framed color picture of a fish or someone involved in a fishing activity.

Lot 22: Sewing Project

 A fishing vest

 A lure pack

Lot 23: Fish Prints

 A purchased garment (example: T-shirt, apron, 4 napkins, tablecloth) embellished with a fish print.

Lot 24: Recipe Box or Binder

 A basic recipe box with categories for seafood entrees, seafood appetizers, wild game recipes, and salads.

 Follow the guidelines below:

a. 1st year exhibitor (10-15 Recipes)

b. 2-4 year (20-25 Recipes)

c. Over 5 years (30 and up Recipes)

d. After 3rd year, add 5-10 recipes/year

DIVISION—FASHION SHOP

Items entered must be sewn by the 4-H’er. No decorated, purchased items.

Clothing

Beginner’s Sewing Project

Lot 1: Simple Item

a) Shirt or blouse

b) Skirt

c) Pants or Shorts

d) Vest

e) Dress

f) Apron

g) Sewn Pillow

h) Purse

i) Pillow Case

j) Pin Cushion

 Only one choice from above (a-j) allowed

Lot 2: Matching top and bottom outfit

Lot 3: Jumper

Sportswear

Lot 4: Athletic or Sports Outfit

 Tennis, jogging, cheerleading, uniform, sweat suit, etc.

Lot 5: Jacket

DIVISION FASHION SHOP

Items entered must be sewn by the 4-H’er. No decorated, purchased items.

Clothing

Casual or Formal

Lot 6: Dress

Lot 7: Dress with jacket

Lot 8: Suit (jacket with matching skirt or pants)

Other Lot 9: Sewing Box (Juniors Only)

 Reference: “4-H Clothing Project Manual Publication 1302”

Lot 10:

Accessory

 Sewn item

 Examples: hat, belt, etc.

Lot 11:

Miscellaneous Item

 Any non-apparel item made in Clothing Construction

 Examples: gift bag, pillowcase, pin cushion, etc.

Lot 12: Fabric Samples

 3” square, list name of fabric, uses, and care requirements

 Minimum of 4 fabrics and construction skills

 Examples: At least 4 skills learned with detailed, written how-to steps

DIVISION CREATIVEARTS

“YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP”

Home Environment

Seasonal Decorations (any holiday)

Lot 1: Tree skirt

Lot 2: Door decoration or wall hanging

Lot 3: Table arrangement

Lot 4: Tree ornament (3)

Quilting

Lot 5: Quilted square

 12” x 12”

 Padded and bound

 Must be finished

Lot 6: Quilted pillow

Textile Work

Lot 7: Knitted item

Lot 8: Crocheted item

 If a picture, must be matted or framed

Lot 9: Crewel

 If a picture, must be matted or framed

Lot 10 Needlepoint

 If a picture, must be matted or framed

Lot 11: Thread Count

 Included counted cross-stitch and back stitch

 Picture framed or hanging

Lot 12: Embroidered Item

Lot 13: Tatting

Lot 14: Rug

Lot 15: Wall Hanging

Lot 16: Weaving

a) Paper weaving

b) Fiber weaving

VisualArts

Lot 17: Pottery (Ceramic or air-dried clay item)

Lot 18: Drawing or painting (must be matted and/or framed unless otherwise noted.)

a) Oil (can be on stretch painting canvas)

b) Acrylic (can be on stretch painting canvas)

c) Charcoal

d) Water Color

e) Tempera

f) Oil Pastel

g) Colored Pencil

h) Pen or Ink

LOT 19: Metal Craft

LOT 20: Mosaic

LOT 21: Stenciling (non-clothing)

LOT 22: Wood Crafted Item

 Must be cut out and constructed from scratch.

 Any wood item

LOT 23: Sculpture

 12” x 12”

 Suggested materials: clay, foam, textile, paper mache’

LOT 24: Basket

 Suggested materials: popsicle sticks, cane, straw, paper.

 Must be handmade.

Lot 25: Jewelry Accessories

 Group of three

 Mounted on cardboard stand

Lot 26: Decorated Clothing Item

 T-shirt, shoes, jackets, etc.

 Not accessories (i.e. purses)

Lot 27: Interior Design Board

Lot 28: Interior Design Notebook

 Include a combination of 20 examples or more of the following: principles of design, types of window treatments, types of fabric, color and accessories.

Lot 29:

Interior Design Shadow Box

Lot 30: Interior Scrapbook

 Minimum of 5 pages.

Lot 31: Print making (Paper or Fabric)

a) Linoleum Block

b) Wood Block

c) Mono

d) Marbling

e) Paste Papers

f) Vegetables

DIVISION HORTICLUTURE

4-H member will submit photos of entries, including a photo of the items being harvested or gathered.

LOT 1: Fruits May exhibit any 2

a. Apples (6)

b. Figs (6)

c. Pears (6)

d. Berries (Blue, Black, Straw) (12)

LOT 2: Nuts May exhibit any 2

a. Black Walnuts (12)

b. Chestnuts (hulled-12)

c. Peanuts - 12

d. Pecans, hulled - 12

LOT 3: Cole & Leafy Vegetables

a. Broccoli - head or 2 or 3 smaller heads bunched

b. Cabbage 1 head

c. Cauliflower - 1 head

d. Chinese Cabbage 1 head

e. Kohlrabi - 5 stems

May exhibit any 3

f. Leafy Greens (collards, kale, mustards, Swiss chard, turnips, or parsley)

g. Lettuce (head & leaf) - 1 head or plant

LOT 4: Pod Vegetables

a. Beans, Lima (bush or pole) - 12 pods

b. Beans, Snap (wax, bush or pole) - 12 pods

c. Okra - 12 pods

d. Peas, Southern - 12 pods

May exhibit any 3

LOT 5: Root Vegetables May exhibit any 2

a. Beets

b. Carrots

c. Garlic - 5 bulbs

d. Jerusalem Artichoke - 5 tubes

e. Leeks - 3 plants

f. Onions, Green - 6 neatly arranged specimens

g. Onions, dried bulbs - 5 bulbs or 1 bunch

h. Potato, Irish - 5 tubers

i. Potato, Sweet - 5 tubers

j. Radish-10roots

k. Rutabagaroots-3roots

l. Turniproots–5roots

LOT 6: Vine Vegetables May exhibit any 4

a. Cucumber,pickling-6fruit

b. Cucumber,slicing-3fruit

c. Gourd-1largeor3small

d. Melon,cantaloupe(muskmelon)-1

e. Melon,honeydew-1melon

f. Melon,watermelon-1melon

g. Pumpkin-1fruit

h. Squash,summer,3fruit

i. Squash,winter-1fruit

j. Peanut(leavesremoved)3vines

LOT 7: Solanaceous Vegetables

a. Tomato,green-3fruit

b. Tomato,ripe-3fruit

c. Pepper,sweet(bell/banana/pimento)-3fruit

d. Pepper,hot-12fruit

e. Eggplant-1largeor3smallfruit

f. Other(tomatillo/huckleberry/ husktomato)-3

May exhibit any 3

LOT 8: Other Vegetables May exhibit any 2

a. Herbs-1fullplantwithcleanedroots

b. Herbs-collectionof3differentherbs,notgarlic

c. Vegetablesbasket-assortment-5specimen

4-H

SAVE THE DATE for the 2nd Annual Rabbit Extravaganza

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Mississippi State Fair Barn 13 & 14

Registration/Entry 8:00 a.m.

Judging Begins—10:00 a.m.

CONTESTS

4-H Rabbit Show | Rabbit Showmanship

Rabbit Art (Painting, drawing, | Rabbit Poster and more!

AGE DIVISIONS as of 1/1/23

Cloverbud: 5-7 | Junior: 8-13 | Senior: 14-18

MORE INFO TO FOLLOW

ART CONTEST GUIDELINES

• Exhibits must include a rabbit or as part of their design and be informational or promotional A contestant may enter as many classes as they choose, but may submit only one entry per class. Your name, address, age, and class entered should be clearly indicated on both the inside and outside of the entry.

*NEW* FASHION REVUE *NEW*

Contest Rules

Outfits/Garments can be entered into the constructed or purchased category. All outfits/garments will be judged against each other within the category.

• Constructed – All garments in the ensemble must be constructed (exception: Full-length coat may be worn over a ready-to-wear garment.) Construction category also includes garments that have been modified from a previously used material. These materials can be a ready-made garment. The new garment must show at least 30% change in the construction/design.

• Purchased – All garments in the ensemble are purchased. The purchased category also includes upcycling or embellishing that includes little or no sewing to a purchased item. This would include the applying decorations by gluing, fusing or paint to a purchased item.

Fashion Revue is a combination of an oral presentation, modeling of the garment and response to questions from the judges.

Contestants will meet for a personal interview with the judges. During the interview, the contestants will be judged on their: their oral presentation skills, the content of their oral presentation, the appearance of outfit/garment, and to questions from the judges. The contestants will have the opportunity to provide an oral presentation in front of the judges. The presentation should be in the following format:

• Name

• One- two minutes or less presentation about their 4-H Clothing and Textiles project. This oral presentation can include information about the garment being modeled, learning experiences or activities within the clothing and textiles project, future project/personal plans, and any other information related to their 4-H career.

*NEW* FCS SKILL-A-THON *NEW*

FCS Skill-a-thon Classes will be judged by individually and is open to Senior 4-H members only (14 as of 1/1/2023). The top four individuals in the contest will be eligible to attend and compete in the 4-H FCS National Championship in San Antonio, Texas January 10-13, 2024.

Classes and Activities to be Completed:

1. Sewing/Clothing related ID: (50 possible points) Identify from a provided list of fabric, fasteners, seams, design/cut, and other items related to apparel, fashion design, and/or sewing. Contestants will have 15 minutes to identify 25 items.

2. Interior Design/Housing related ID: (50 possible points) Identify from a provided list of decorating technique, colors, patterns, design elements and/or layouts. Contestants will have 15 minutes to identify 25 items.

3. Food/Cooking related ID: (50 possible points) Identify from a provided list of appliances, utensils, spices, herbs and/or other food related item. Contestants will have 15 minutes to identify 25 items.

4. A 25-question test that will include identification and definitions on all study materials.

5. Life Skills Assessment (60 points possible) Each person will orally complete a response to one brief scenario. Scenarios will deal with basic life skills such as: Childproofing Your Home, Dining Out, Interview Dress, Lunch or Meal Etiquette, Managing Money, Meeting and Greeting, Professional Dress, Prom Planning, Resume Cover Letters, Selecting a Venue & Job Interviews. Individuals will have 10 minutes to prepare the response and up to 5 minutes for the oral presentation. Questions (scenarios) will come from the Life Skills Assessment Study Materials found on the FCS Classic website.

RESOURCES: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/FCS/

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H Public Speaking Contest October 14, 2023 MS State Fair Grounds Trademart Building

4-H Members who wish to participate in this event should pre-register with the State 4-H Department by 5:00 p.m. on October 6th. The contest will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Trademart.

Junior Age Level (10-13 year olds)

This contest consists of: Giving a 3-5 minute speech on any subject approved by the county Extension Agent.

Questions asked BY JUDGES ONLY concerning knowledge of subject, sources of material and any unclear points.

Senior Age Level (14-18 years old)

This contest consists of:

Giving a 5-7 minute speech on any subject approved by the county Extension Agent.

Questions asked BY JUDGES ONLY concerning knowledge of subject, sources of material and any unclear points.

GENERAL RULES FOR’s 4-H PUBLIC

SPEAKING CONTEST

• The judges score each contestant in 10 areas on a numerical scale as they observe each speech. The judges’ scores are totaled to arrive at a final score by contestant. Places are determined by highest total score, first, next highest for second, and so on. Ribbons are determined by the judges based on natural breaks and clusters in the score of all the contestants.

• In the event of ties, the tie will be broken with the contestant scoring the highest on the Delivery Section being named the winner. If the tie persists, the contestant scoring highest on the Organization and Preparation Section will be named the winner. If a tie still persists, the 2 tied contestants will deliver their speeches again.

• Any speaker, Junior or Senior, who is overly dependent on manuscripts, cards, or notes will be penalized in the judges scoring.

• Speeches cannot be an illustrated talk (the use of visuals, such as posters, power point presentations, handouts, and props and costumes are prohibited). A costume or accessory worn to enhance the speech will be considered a visual.

• Junior and Senior contestants whose speech is not within the specified time limit will be assessed a 5-point penalty on the combined judges’ total score. Judges decisions are final. There are no written or verbal critiques of contestant presentations.

Awards: Premiums will be awarded in the amounts of $50, $30, and $20 for junior and senior first, second and third place winners. All participants will receive ribbons.

ALLARTWORK DISPLAYEDAT THE MISSISIPPI STATE FAIR MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BYACREATIVEARTS ENTRY AND RELEASE FORM (MSU INTRANET)

4-H members may enter any photo, but awards will be given for the following 4 categories.

• Portrait Category: A portrait submission must be a photograph of a living single subject. It can be of a person or an animal. A successful portrait captures the personality of the subject.

• Landscape Category: A landscape submission must show spaces within the world. These spaces can be vast views of nature but can also focus on manmade features.

• Action Category: An action submission is a still photograph that shows someone or something in motion.

• Still Life Category: A still life submission is a photograph depicting inanimate subject matter, such as a small group of objects. Still life photography gives the photographer more leeway in the arrangement of design elements within the photograph when compared to the other categories. Lighting and framing are important aspects of still life photography composition. Examples of still life photography include but are not limited to LEGO or toy photography and food photography.

Photos should be entered digitally on the online MSU Extension Online portal by October 1. Top entries in each division will be printed and displayed at the State Fair.

*NEW* COOKOUTS *NEW*

Open to any 4-H member ages 8-18 (Age as of January 1, 2023)

Can compete individually or as team of 2.

Divisions:

 Tailgate Contestants should create a tailgate themed display and prepare food that is tailgate appropriate. There are two categories within the tailgate division: sweet or savory. Contestants may enter a dish in either or both.

 Fair Food Contestants should create a fair/carnival themed display and prepare food that is carnival/fair appropriate. There are two categories within the tailgate division: sweet or savory. Contestants may enter a dish in either or both.

Contestants may use any portable cooking apparatus of their choice. Power will not be provided. Keep in mind...safety will be a judging criteria.

Awards are as follows:

 Best Tailgate Display

 Best Carnival/Fair Display

 Best Tailgate Savory Dish

 Best Carnival Savory Dish

 Best Tailgate Sweet Dish

 Best Carnival Sweet Dish

 Other special awards...

TASTE OF DIXIE SHOW

Mississippi 4-H has been invited to participate in the Taste of Dixie Show at the Mississippi State Fair. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A 4-H EVENT–JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ANOTHER ACTIVITY AT THE FAIR.

The Taste of Dixie Show would like FFA and 4H Talent to sing two songs at a Taste of Dixie performance in the Frontier Village during the Mississippi State Fair. The show is scheduled once per day during the fair, with two shows per day on Saturday and Sunday. Originally, they wanted National Anthem singers, but the plan has changed!

So, instead of singing the National Anthem, individuals, groups, duos, quartets, etc. are needed to perform two songs during each performance. Talent will be evaluated as they are on stage and COULD possibly win tickets to the 2024 Dixie National Rodeo, prize packs or be invited to sing the National Anthem during the 2024 Dixie National Rodeo.

Applicants will complete the form at the link below, then will be notified to send in a video of them singing. Once they have been selected and approved, a performance date will be set!

GUIDE FOR 4-H TRACTOR OPERATOR'S CONTEST

This contest is designed to give 4-H members who are participating in the 4-H Petroleum Power program an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of tractor maintenance and skill in operation, and to compete with other 4-Hers in so doing. Safety will be stressed through the contest. This contest will include (time limits as shown):

1. Written examination (20 minutes)

2. Parts Identification (10 minutes)

3. Tractor Safety

4. Two-Wheel Driving Event (8 minutes)

The contest is designed to be a practical demonstration and an attempt has been made to simulate actual farm operation conditions.

Designated judges will preside over the event and their decisions will be final.

Tractor Selection

New or late model tractors in the 30-60 hp range will be provided. They will be as similar as possible.

Event No. I. Written Examination

Will consist of questions pertaining to the tractor operation, maintenance and safety. Questions may be true-false, multiple choice, and/or completion types taken from the project literature and related references.

Event No. II. Parts Identification

Will consist of 20 parts that must be identified. (See list on following page.)

TRACTOR DRIVING PARTS ID

TRACTOR DRIVING SAFETY

TRACTOR DRIVING COURSE

SHARE-THE-FUN:

General Rules

The 4-H Share-the-Fun program is designed to give 4-H members opportunities to express themselves through the performing arts.

1. Participants must be enrolled in a 4-H club or as an individual member.

2. Each county may enter three acts. The three acts may be all individuals or all groups or any combination of individuals and groups. A participant may enter as an individual and as a member of a group.

3. Group act participants must schedule their participation in other events so that all group members will be available to perform at the same time. Participants selected to perform at the State Congress 4-H Talent event will not necessarily include the performance group or number in its original form.

4. Previous participants in Share-the-Fun are eligible to participate.

5. Individual and group acts should be 3 to 5 minutes in length. Judges will penalize acts over 5 minutes.

6. Individual acts may have one accompanist.

7. Acts with knives, fire and other potential safety hazards will not be allowed.

8. Acts requiring more than 5 minutes to set up and, must schedule their performance with the show coordinator. (Bands in particular!)

9. A computer and speaker will be provided. Music must be brought on jump drive or on phone.

Share the Fun Score Card

Share-the-fun will be held on 4-H Day at the State Fair from Noon-4:00 p.m. at the Trademart building. Please pre-register for Share-The-Fun by October 6th.

4-H Omelet Cook-Off

We are excited to host the 3rd Annual 4-H Omelet Cook-off for 4-H members sponsored by the Mississippi Egg Marketing Board, Mississippi Poultry Association, and MS Beef Council.

• The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board was established to expand the market for Mississippi-produced eggs, and its mission is to educate the consumer as to the food value of eggs; disseminate information relating to eggs and the importance of eggs in preserving public health; demonstrate the economic value of eggs; and stress the importance of eggs in the nutrition of children.

• The Mississippi Poultry Association was established in 1937 to promote the health of the state’s poultry flock, provide educational seminars for its members, and seek to inform the public and government officials about the value of the industry to Mississippi.

• The MS Beef Council is a nonprofit organization responsible for administering programs of promotion, education, research, and consumer and industry information. The best omelet using beef as an ingredient will receive an extra $$$. What you need to know:

• Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 12 cooking stations.

• An individual or a team of 2 may compete.

• 4-H members can register to participate by emailing Ms. Tannah Christensen at t.christensen@msstate.edu by September 29th at 5:00 P.M.

• Be sure to include the name/names, county, phone number, recipe for the omelet, and sentence on what makes your omelet special.

• Eligible contestants will be notified by October 6th .

• Recipes will be analyzed for creativity & uniqueness by a panel of judges.

• The basics of omelet preparation will be provided including eggs, cheese, red/ green bell pepper, onion, beef strips, chicken strips, salt, pepper, stove top to cook with, a serving plate, spatula, whisks, preparation dishes, skillets, and garnishes. Any “secret or special” ingredients, or other equipment will need to be brought from home. The contest will be held in the Trade Mart on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson on 10/14/2023 (4-H Day) at 9:00 A.M.

Contest Rules:

1. Contest is open to all 4-H members.

2. All recipes MUST be cooked in a Cast Iron skillet.

3. No mixes other than corn meal are allowed. Judging will be based on creativity, as well as flavor, texture, and appearance. Parents are encouraged to review recipes prior to submission. No changes can be made after initial recipe submission.

4. Your recipe MUST include: U.S. standard measurements, complete preparation instructions, cooking times and temperatures, number of servings, size of pans or cookware, and any special utensils required for preparation.

5. Participants will bring their cornbread to 4-H Day at the Mississippi State Fair for judging.

“Clover Shop”

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