JUNIOR FAIR YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES DEPARTMENT JUNIOR FAIR ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1, 2019 ENTRIES DEADLINE IS JUNE 8, 2019 ENTER ONLINE AT http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com
Note: Participants must enter their Youth Organization’s division to be eligible to participate in Youth Opportunities in this Department YOUTH CUPCAKE WARS EVENT Date: Monday, June 24 Check-In Time: 6:00PM Location: Ganyard Building, Franklin County Fair Grounds Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt Event Volunteer: Sharla House AWARDS Participation Ribbons 1 Youth Decorated Cupcake 1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Each participant may make one entry. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 3. Supplies: Junior Fair Board will supply cupcakes, icing, sprinkles and needed tools to decorate cookie in allotted time. The theme will be provided by the Junior Fair Board. 4. Once cupcakes have been viewed by the judges, participant may take cupcake home to eat.
YOUTH INTERLOCKING BLOCK EVENT Date: First Saturday of fair
Time: 1:00PM Location: Activities Tent
Check in: 12:30PM
Director in Charge: Debbie Johnson Event volunteer: Chris Johnson AWARDS Participation Ribbons 1 Youth Interlocking Block 1. Eligibility: Youth - 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE. Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com
3. Requirements: This is an on-site challenge for participants to use their creativity to construct a building, structure, or original design in the allotted time frame with the materials (Lego brand or equivalent blocks) on a supplied base. 4. Materials Provided: Junior Fair Board will provide materials for the participants. 5. Time Requirements: Participants will have 15 minutes to make their creations.
YOUTH GARDENING EVENTS IN HONOR OF TOM MCNUTT Date: First Saturday during the fair
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Activities Tent
Director in Charge: Debbie Johnson Event Volunteer: Chris Johnson AWARDS: Participation Ribbons 1 Youth Decorated Herb Container- Youth will bring herb of their choice in a decorated container. Container should be a size which the youth can carry by themselves 1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Each participant may make one entry. These entries should be brought to the fair already made 3. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 4. Entry Criteria: Items may be embellished with ribbon, glitter, stickers, markers, paint etc. Use your imagination and be creative. 5. All entries will be walked or modeled for display by participant or designated JR Fair representative.
YOUTH SCARECROW EVENT Date: First Saturday of the fair
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Activities Tent
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson Event Volunteer: Chris Johnson AWARDS Participation Ribbons 1 Youth Live Scarecrow 1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE. Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 3. Character Requirements: Scarecrows should be loveable, humorous, not frightening. No scary creatures. Junior Fair Board reserves the right to disqualify any inappropriate entry. 4. Display: Pictures of all entries will be posted in the Ganyard Building.
YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Judging Date: Sunday of fair
Time: 11:00am
Location: Activities Tent
Director in Charge: Debbie Johnson AWARDS Participation Ribbons 1 Youth –Photo Containing Object/thing/structure- Non human or animal 1. Eligibility: Youth - 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. . 2. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE. Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. 3. Requirement: Entries must be originals that are mounted and framed and ready to hang; minimum picture size of 4" x 6" and maximum glass size of 8" x 10". 4. Entry Drop - Off: 11:00am in the Junior Fair Activities Tent. Participant remains for viewing parade
YOUTH MODEL HORSE SHOW Registration: Day of event 6:00 PM- No registration fee Date: Sunday during the Fair Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Activities Tent
Director in Charge: Becky Applegett Event Volunteer: Joe Federer AWARDS Participation Ribbons 3 Showmanship class- Youth 6 Trail class- Youth 8 Homemade saddle class- Youth 12 Costume class- Youth 1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Type of Model Horse Required: Model horses may be Breyer or any model horse between 6 to 11 inches tall (highest point to the ground) 3. Show Attire: Show attire is preferred. Club/troop shirts and long pants are acceptable, no shorts or sandals 4. Class Descriptions: 3. Showmanship – Exhibitors will work with model horse. They will need to follow a pattern using correct gaits and be on the correct side of the horse at all times. They will be asked to name parts of the horse. They will be judged on appearance, cleanliness and condition of model horse.
6. Trail Class – A course diagram will be posted prior to the show time. The exhibitor will take their model horse through the course as the diagram instructs using correct gaits (walk, trot, canter) between each obstacle. 8. Homemade Saddle Class – Make saddle prior to show. Saddle to be homemade not store bought. Any materials may be used. Class judged on creativity and originality. Saddle should fit model. 12. Costume Class – Be creative. Both horse and exhibitor may be dressed up or just the horse. Class will be judged on creativity and originality. The complete class list for the Junior Fair Model Horse Show can be found in Horse Department
YOUTH RUNWAY ON THE MIDWAY Date: Monday during the Fair Time: 7:00 PM (At the beginning of the 4-H Style Revue)
Location: Activities Tent
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt AWARDS Participation Ribbons
1 Stick Horse 2 Stuffed Animal 3 Doll 4 Vehicle 1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 3. Class requirements: Both item and exhibitor are to be outfitted in a coordinating theme/dress. Exhibitor will walk/stand across the stage showcasing the item, with the entire class. 4. Display: Pictures of all entries will be taken and posted in the Ganyard Building.
YOUTH DUCT TAPE SHOW Date: Tuesday during the Fair
Time 11:30AM
Check In: 11:15AM Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt AWARDS Participation Ribbons
Location: Activities Tent
1 Youth - Decorative Item for your home. Made with duct tape, cardboard, and paper
1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Each participant may make one entry. These entries should be brought to the fair already made. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 4. Entry Criteria: Items may be embellished with ribbon, glitter, stickers, markers, paint etc. Use your imagination and be creative. 5. All entries will be walked or modeled for display by participant or designated JR Fair representative
YOUTH EDIBLE ARRANGEMENT Date: Tuesday during the fair
Time: 4:00PM
Location: Activities Tent
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt AWARDS Participation Ribbons 1 Youth Lollipop Arrangement 1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE. Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 3. Requirements: Participants must provide all material and supplies to create an edible arrangement in the allotted time frame. 75% of the materials must be edible. Materials may be precut but all construction must be done on site. 4. Arrangement Time Limits: 20 minutes
ARRANGEMENT CHALLENGE Date: Tuesday during the fair
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Activities Tent
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson AWARDS Participation Ribbons 1 Youth Arrangement Challenge 1 Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program.
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Entry Fee: A $ 10.00 entry fee made payable to the Franklin County Junior Fair Board must accompany online enrollment. Without payment, entry is not valid. 3 Entry Requirements: Participants must make entry online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com by current year’s deadline. No last minute or on-site entries will be accepted. 4 Materials and Equipment: The Junior Fair Board will provide plant materials, containers and bases. Contestants should bring their own scissors to adjust flower length. 5 Arrangement Time Limits: Youth: 15 minute. 6 Type of Arrangement: Will design an arrangement style of their choice using vase/jar and flowers/greenery provided.. 7 Judging Criteria: Arrangements will be viewed for participation only. After viewing participants may take their arrangement home. 8 Display: All entries will be walked for display by participant or designated JR Fair representative
YOUTH VEGGIE/FRUIT CAR DERBY Date: Wednesday during the fair
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Activities Tent
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson Event Volunteers: Chris Johnson and Jon Hay AWARDS Participation Ribbon 1 Youth Veggie Car
1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry. These entries should be brought to the fair already assembled. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE. Entry Requirements: Exhibitors may make only one entry per class. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE. Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 3. Entry Criteria: Each entry must make a car that is able to roll down an incline. Cars must be made out of: at least five different fresh fruits or vegetables and must have at least 3 wheels. To assemble the car you may use up to 2 bamboo skewers, 6 wooden toothpicks and one rubber band. These cars must be made out of 100% fresh fruits or vegetables except for the items listed above to hold the car together. (bamboo skewers, rubber band, toothpicks)
YOUTH PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT Date: Friday during the fair
Check-In Time: 9:30am Location: Activities Tent
Directors in Charge: Debbie Johnson and Kathy McNutt AWARDS Participation Ribbons
1 Youth- 4H-Pledge 2 Youth- Girl Scout- Promise 3 Youth- Boy Scout- Pledge 1. Eligibility: Youth, 5 years of age and in Kindergarten through second grade, current year and a member of a Franklin County 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scout Program. 2. Entry Requirements: Each participant may make one entry per class. THERE IS A $3.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE Enter online at http://franklincountyfair.fairentry.com 3. Supplies: Participants will recite their organizations pledge/promise by themselves or with group of other participants on stage in activities tent.
