Fairgrounds Clean-up THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!!

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1 July H IN FOCUS - DAKOTA COUNTY THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!! ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 19th BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS (4:30 P.M.) Entry packets went out in the mail on June 28th. Look for either a bright green letter size envelope or a large white envelope with 4-H clovers stamped on it The joint 4-H Council created the following rule at their November 5th, 2012 meeting. Fair entries will be accepted for one week following the entry deadline and will be accessed a $10 late fee per individual for the Dakota~tTurston County Fair. Clothing Day is Wednesday, July 26th at the Emerson-Hubbard High School. (Pre-entries are also due on July 19th.) STEAM Clothing 1, STEAM Clothing 2, Beyond the Needle, Knitting, Crocheting, Attention Shoppers, Shopping in Style,Quilt Quest and Cloverkid sewing are entered on Clothing Day (NOT ON FAIR ENTRY DAY). Movie Night At The Fair Saturday, August 5th, 2017 inside the Exhibit Hall, starting at 9:00 P.M. FREE for anyone. Parents: Please consider volunteering with this event. Help is need chaperoning, serving popcorn and drinks. Enjoy a great movie with our youth and volunteer at the same time. This year s movie will be MOANA. FREE BREAKFAST AT THE FAIR Farmers Pride will be putting on a free breakfast on Friday, august 5th during the Beef show from 7:00 to 9:00 A.M. It is open to all 4-H ers, families, friends, and fair goers. Celebrating 50 years of Family Fun. Share your memories at the fair! Find photos, memorabilia and other items to incorporate in your displays and exhibits. Be creative and enjoy the reminiscing Fairgrounds Clean-up Mark you calendars for the annual fairgrounds clean-up day on Saturday July 29th, Help is needed setting up barns, the exhibit hall, the livestock arena and more. Contact the Fairboard for specific project that may need to be completed. Note: The Extension Office staff needs heavy lifting help in setting up the Exhibit Hall. Help is needed moving fixtures, chairs, tables and more. Start Time: 9:00 A.,M. Lunch provided by the Fairboard.

2 July 2017 Page 2 Trophy Donors Needed If you are interested in sponsoring a trophy for the 2017 Dakota~Thurston County Fair contact the Extension Office. Trophy sponsorships are $15 each. You can designate the area you would like to support, if that area is taken, we will fill in as needed. Buckle sponsors are needed for the Round Robin Contest. Buckles are usually around $35 to $40 dollars each. Get your copy of the 2017 fairbook, available at the Extension Office. Animal Exhibits Rabbit Exhibitors - When you enter your animals Monday, July 31st, from 6:00 8:00 we are asking that you check your animals in with either the superintendents or Extension Staff. We want to try and ensure that our show programs are accurate. Your assistance on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Bedding - The fair board will be supplying bedding for livestock projects, which will consist of sawdust. If you have special needs for your projects, it is your responsibility to bring the supplies. If you have any questions, please contact the Stephanie Luedert. Stalling Horses - The Dakota~Thurston County Fairboard voted in 2010, That if a horse is showed, it must be stalled. No veterinarian excuses will be accepted. This applies to all horses exhibiting at the 4-H Horse Show, no expectations. Horses must be stalled at the fairgrounds on Thursday, August 3rd by 8:00 p.m. Livestock Check-in - Wednesday, August 2nd, from 6:30-8:30 pm is check-in day at the fair. Before you unload your livestock trailer, please stop by the livestock office and check-in. In order to verify exhibitors and livestock that are on the fairgrounds. This will help us with correct stall assignments and correct show programs. Reminder: Swine ear tags need to be purchased for $1.00 each at the time of check-in. Early release of animals - Please refer to page 9 of the fair book for the following rule: All live animals, 4-H/FFA, Open Class (except cats, dogs, household pets/birds) will remain on the grounds for the duration of the fair. No early releases. Also see page 25 for the following statement from the Fair Board: Penalty Premiums will be pulled for exhibits leaving the fairgrounds prior to the aforementioned release time. Don t forget your cats and dogs must have current vaccinations. Forms are available on our website. (Dakota County 4-H, fair information page) Bucket calves need a record book with their entry. (Dakota County 4-H, fair information page) New Market sheep class for 2017 Prospect Lamb Class: Maximum weight in the Prospect Lamb Class is 100 pounds. Any lamb 101 pounds or over will be shown in the Market Lamb Class. Prospect Lambs are not eligible for overall Market Lamb.

3 Page 3 July 2017 Commemorative Fair T-Shirts Order your commemorative T-shirt today.. THE SPORT GREY COLOR CAN BE WORN FOR SHOWING LIVESTOCK. ONLY THE SPORT GREY IS CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE FOR THE 4-H SHOW DRESS CODE. Shirts are $10 each. Contact Cherie Conley to place an order: caconley@ntc.net

4 July 2017 Page 4 Parking Passes Parking passes for 4-H families are available again this year. They are no charge and will be available at Fairgrounds clean-up day on July 29th. The intention of the passes is to prohibit excess vehicles traveling through the fairgrounds and camping area. Visit with a Fairboard member if you have any questions or concerns. New in 2017! Do you love to shop? /he $15 Outfit Challenge is open to ANY 4-H member. No need to be enrolled in a clothing project to participate. Limit one entry per person. Must be a purchased outfit. Outfits may be selected and purchased from garage sale, thrift store, consignment store or resale shop (such as Goodwill, Salvation Army or store bargain at the mall, etc.) Cost of outfit must be $15.00 or less, not including shoes, accessories or undergarments. A one page entry form must be included with the exhibit that lets the judge know about where it was purchased, cost & why selected. Outfit will be displayed at the fair. Preference is that this project be entered on 4-H clothing Day which is July 26th, 2017 at the Emerson-Hubbard High School. Need more information about camping at the fair? Please contact Sherry Slaughter Mary Paeper H Clover Chase Nebraska 4-H, in partnership with the Nebraska 4-H Foundation, is celebrating the Nebraska Statehood 150 with the 4-H Clover Chase! Between March 1 - August 15, 2017, Nebraska 4-H will be hosting a photo scavenger hunt for all 4-H members. Using an app, participants will complete challenges and submit photo entries on social media using #NE4HChase. After submitting photos and earning 150 points, participants will be eligible to receive a commemorative water bottle from their local Nebraska Extension Office and will be entered into a drawing to win a drone with video capability. The Nebraska Extension Office with the highest percentage of participation wins a free National Youth Science Day kit! Complete details about the 4-H Clover Chase can be found at Celebrate Nebraska s Statehood, and Nebraska 4-H, by participating in this fun-filled opportunity with your friends, club, or family! Volunteer at the Nebraska State Fair The Nebraska 4-H program is seeking volunteers to help with exhibit entry day, judging, and serving as 4-H exhibit building hosts and greeters. Volunteers will be needed for educational activities in the 4-H building, serving as the Lil' Green Mascot and assisting with all 4-H contests and events throughout the fair. State Fair 4 -H volunteers will receive a fair pass for the day(s) they volunteer. A complete list of volunteer opportunities can be found at: volunteer

5 2017 DAKOTA-THURSTON COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE (SCHEDULE IS NOT BINDING AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE) ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED SUNDAY, July 30, H Cat Show... Location: Thurston, NE 1:30 P.M. Household Pets/Small Animals Show... Location: Thurston, NE 3:30 P.M. 4-H Dog Show... Location: Thurston, NE 5:00 P.M. MONDAY, July 31, 2017 Rabbit & Poultry check-in... 6:00-8:00 P.M. TUESDAY, August 1, 2017 Rabbit Show/Open Class Show... 8:30 A.M. Poultry Show/Open Class Show (1/2 hour after Rabbit Show; no earlier than 12:30).. 12:30 P.M. 4-H and Vendor Booth Set-up... 5:00-8:00 P.M. Enter Open Class Products (except food & flowers).... 6:00-7:00 P.M. Barrel Racing... 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, August 2, 2017 Enter Open Class... 8:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Mandatory Superintendents & Judges meeting.... 8:00-8:30 A.M. Exhibit Hall Judging/4-H Interviews... 9:00 A.M. Noon CloverKid Interviews... 10:00 A.M. Noon Exhibit Hall Closed to Public... 1:00 P.M. Open Class Products Judging... 1:30 P.M. Enter Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats for 4-H & FFA.... 6:30-8:30 P.M. 4-H King & Queen and Little Prince/Princess Coronation Exhibit Hall 7:00 P.M. THURSDAY, August 3, 2017 Swine Show... 8:00 A.M. Exhibit Hall Hours Open to Public... 10:00 A.M. 9:00 P.M. Bucket Calf records due to 4-H Livestock... Noon Goat Show... 1:00 P.M. Bucket Calf Show (1/2 hour after Goat Show: no earlier than 3:00).... 3:00 P.M. Parade Dakota Ave.... 6:00 P.M. BBQ Free West of Exhibit Hall... 7:30 P.M. Tri-State Shootout Tractor Pull ($5 admission) Gates open at 5:00 P.M.... 7:00 P.M. 4-H Horses must be stalled.... 8:00 P.M. FRIDAY, August 4, 2017 Free Community Breakfast-Sponsored by Farms Pride.... 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Beef (Cow/Calf, Feeder Calf, Breeding Heifer & Market Beef) Show.... 8:30 A.M. Exhibit Hall Hours Open to Public... :00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Papa Bear Carvings (Chainsaw carvings).... Noon to 7:00 P.M. Sheep Show (1 hour after Beef Show but no earlier than 2:30) 2:30 P.M. Wine & Beer Tasting Event (Sponsored by Hy-Vee... 5:00-8:00 P.M. Pioneer Farm/Good Neighbor Awards (Rodeo Arena... 7:45 P.M. Mutton Bustin (Rodeo Arena)..registration 6:30-7:00 P.M.... Riding 7:00-8:00 P.M. Rodeo/Beer Garden ($5 admission) Gates open 6:00 P.M... Event starts at 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, August 5, 2017 Kids & Family Day/Veterans Day 4-H Horse Show... 8:30 A.M. Exhibit Hall Hours Open to Public... 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Pedal Pull Exhibit Hall :00 A.M. Papa Bear Carvings (Chainsaw carvings)... Noon to 7:00 P.M. Kids Day Events ($5 admission)... 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Kids Ranch Rodeo (Rodeo Arena)..Registration 3:30-4:00 P.M...Events.... 4:00-6:00 P.M. Mutton Bustin (Rodeo Arena)..Registration 5:30-6:00 P.M...Riding... 6:00-7:00 P.M. Mud Volleyball Tournament... 12:00 P.M. Jackpot Cattle Show Open.weigh-in 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Show starts at 3:00 P.M. Pie Contest (Exhibit Hall), ****Pie sale by the slice after judging**** :00 P.M. Music (Exhibit Hall) The Country Flavor Band... 2:00 P.M. Demolition Derby by CS Promotions ($5 admission) Gates open at 2:00 P.M :00 P.M. 4-H Style Revue & Awards Presentation Exhibit Hall.... 6:00 P.M. Pioneer Farm/Good Neighbor Awards (Rodeo Arena).... 7:45 P.M. Rodeo/Beer Garden ($5 admission) Gates open 6:00 P.M.... Event starts at 8:00 P.M. Laser Tag (located near Open Horseshow Arena).... 8:30-11:30 P.M. 4-H Sponsored Movie Night (FREE ADMISSION)... 9:00 P.M. SUNDAY, August 6, 2017 Open Horse Show... 9:00 A.M. 4-H Family Livestock Judging Contest... 10:30 A.M. Exhibit Hall Hours Open to Public :00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Horseshoe Competition... 1:00 P.M. Round Robin Showmanship :30 P.M. Bonus Auction... 4:00 P.M. Jaripeo Mexican Style Bull Ride.Gates open at 2:00 P.M... 4:30 P.M. RELEASE OF STATIC EXHIBITS* (LOCATED IN THE EXHIBIT HALL).... 3:00 P.M. RELEASE OF LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS*.... 5:30 P.M. (OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BONUS AUCTION) *Premiums will be forfeited by the individual if exhibits (static and livestock) are removed prior to stated time.

6 Page 6 July 2017 Horticulture and Floriculture Tips As you are working in your gardens this summer, please record information found on your seed packages (i.e. variety, growing time, etc) to prepare for interview judging. All Floriculture and Horticulture exhibits must have cultivar or variety name on entry card or the exhibit will drop one ribbon placing. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have this information recorded. For more information on how to prepare your HOT TIPS: exhibits for fair, please stop in the extension office to review publication 4-H 226. Thanks! Don t forget the cultivar. Preparing Flowers & Plants for Fair Get the You can t control what the weather does to your plants but you do control how you prepare publication your exhibits. about preparing Select the best. The judge will note flaws! exhibits for Choose the same cultivar and color. display Harvest with care. Cut your flowers in the evening or early morning, whichever is closest Make sure you to judging time. Cut the stem several inches longer to allow for trimming. Use a clean, are exhibiting sharp knife to make a smooth, even cut. the correct Remove foliage from the portion of stems in the water. number of Conditioning flowers reduces stem blockage and promotes quick water uptake. vegetables or The container should be a good size and shape. The opening should be large enough that stems don t have to be forced into the neck, yet small enough that blooms don t fall in flowers (read and become waterlogged. the fairbook!) Grooming flowers is the last step. Carefully remove all insects, soil and spray residue from the foliage, stems and blossoms and avoid bruising. Remove faded blooms, petals and ragged leaves. Remember, grooming shouldn t be evident. Review rules and double check the required number of stems in the fair book. Label with the flower name and cultivar or variety name so the judge can base the placing on the proper criteria. Tips for Exhibiting Houseplants Potted plants should be free of insects, diseases and damaged leaves. Plants grown as houseplants must be used. No annual flowers or annual plants. Foliage houseplants are judged on quality and appearance of leaves and stems. Color should be bright, clear, and typical of the cultivar. Flowering houseplants are judged for their display of flowers but should not show foliage damage. Plant size should be about one-third larger than the container in spread, fullness, and height. Good branching and a compact plant are most desirable. Plant shape should be symmetrical. Unevenly developed plants indicate poor rotation practices in relation to light exposure. Use clean containers in proportion to plant size. The color, texture, and style of the container complement the plant without drawing attention away from it. Use a good quality soil or potting mix. Do not use soil from outdoor gardens. Plants need to have been grown in the container for 6 weeks and are well rooted. Good grooming practices keep houseplants healthy and attractive. Remove dead or damaged leaves and wipe with a damp cloth to remove dust. In Dish and Desert Gardens, all plants used should have similar growing requirements, leaf shapes and textures varied, and not too busy or too sparse. Follow the exhibit guidelines and label all house-plants with the plant name on the entry tag. Source: 2011 UNL Extension-Spotlight On 4-H

7 Page 7 July H Video Cat Showmanship Contest As many of you know, there is no longer a cat show at the Nebraska State Fair; therefore, we wanted to give youth interested in showing their cats an option to demonstrate their knowledge in a state level contest. This summer, we will be holding a Video Cat Showmanship contest. Video Cat Showmanship Contest: Youth will be judged on their cat showmanship presentation and cat knowledge. Open to youth over 10 as of January 1, Free registration. A video recording done by the county extension office will be submitted as the entry to be judged. Entries are now being accepted and will be accepted until August 10 at 5pm. Youth who want to participate will need to make arrangements with their county extension office to video tape them giving their cat showmanship presentation. The county staff will record the presentation and ask the youth pre-determined questions. One way to do this would be to offer to tape youth after the conclusion of your county fair cat show so the youth and their cat are already prepared to present. For rules: For entry information contact the Extension Office Poultry Calendar Photo Contest The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is inviting 4-H and FFA youth to participate in their annual Poultry Calendar Photo Contest. The contest highlights the state s diverse poultry population and raises awareness of biosecurity measures for poultry owners. The deadline to enter is July 15, With the building of a new chicken processing plant in Fremont, a turkey hatchery in Beatrice and a chicken hatchery in Grand Island, it s exciting to see how the poultry industry is expanding in Nebraska, said NDA Director Greg Ibach. This contest gives 4-H and FFA students the opportunity to promote and support the state s expanding poultry industry by taking photos of the wide variety of poultry found in our state. Winners of NDA s Poultry Calendar Photo Contest will be announced during the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. The photos will be featured in the 2018 NDA Poultry Biosecurity Calendar which will also include information on biosecurity measures owners can take to keep their flocks healthy and prevent the spread of diseases like avian influenza. NDA staff members will judge the photo contest entries based on originality, composition and photographic skills. Contest rules and official entry forms are available online at Printing of the 2018 NDA Poultry Calendar is funded through a grant from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Service, Western Region. Calendars will be available at local University of Nebraska Extension offices.

8 July 2017 Page Nebraska State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitors (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Rabbit, Poultry, Meat Goat, Dairy) will receive one (1) State Fair Exhibitor Pin (exhibitor badge). This State Fair Exhibitor Pin (exhibitor badge) is your pass to the fair for all 11 days. Families wishing to purchase additional State Fair Exhibitor Pins (exhibitor badges) may do so at $25.00 each. If the State Fair Exhibitor Pin (exhibitor badge) is lost or stolen, a new State Fair Exhibitor Pin (exhibitor badge) must be purchased for $25.00 No exceptions. It s also recommended that the purchase of additional State Fair Exhibitor Pins (exhibitor badges) be included in pre-registration through ShoWorks. 4-H static exhibitors may purchase reduced price NSF admission tickets or a State Fair Exhibitor Pin (exhibitor badge). 4-Hers who participate in the fashion show, companion animals, dog show, presentations, events, and contests at the NSF will receive one (1) single-day admission ticket for each day in which they participate. 4-H Judges and volunteers will receive one (1) single-day admission ticket for each day in which they assist with a show. Sponsor (chaperones) will not receive a free ticket this year. General parking on the fairgrounds is still FREE this year for your vehicle. 4-H ers and their families may purchase reduced price admission tickets, These must be ordered from the Extension Office. Deadline to order is August 9th, 2017 Tickets are $4.00 each State fair ticket price information: Outside gate admissions will be $12.00 with the following exceptions. $5.00 on Monday August 28th and Wednesday, August 30th. $2.00 on August 29th $3.00 on Thursday August 31st Children 6-12 are $3.00 everyday and children 5 and under will be free every day. The $5.00 discount exhibitor passes can be ordered through ShoWorks when the families are entering your livestock. The $25 Parking Permits and extra $25 State Fair Exhibitor Pins (exhibitor badges) are ordered through ShoWorks with your livestock entries by August 10. These will all be in your packets picked up at the Livestock Trailer. They can pick up their packet in the Livestock Trailer anytime it is open. If an Extension Educator or FFA Club Leader is picking up badges or parking passes for exhibitors, please get permission from the student or parent before entering the Livestock Trailer. Too many items have been picked up by an agent and then the exhibitor shows up and the items have already been picked up from the packet. Please be respectful of others!

9 Page 9 July 2017 State Fair Entry Information 4-H Static Exhibits are due to the Extension Office by NOON, on Monday, August 21st. State Fair Livestock Entry This is a link directly to the State Fair 4-H/FFA page where important documents and the only entry system link is. Please use this link to keep up on the most up to date reminders/etc. Entry will open on or around July 1, The deadline to enter livestock or contests for State Fair is August 10, Elite Showman Competition at Nebraska State Fair The Nebraska Department of Agriculture along with the Rural Radio Network will be hosting the 12th Annual Elite Showman Competition on Saturday, September 2nd at the Nebraska State Fair. State Fair Schedule and Handbook The 4-H State Fair Schedule has now been posted online for The schedule can be found online in the State Fair Book under General State Fair Livestock Fees The price breakdown for each animal entry that a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor will pay upon the time of pre-entry in ShoWorks. Please remind your families that this will be per animal and the total they will see in ShoWorks will not be broke down like you see below. This chart may be helpful as you work with families on State Fair entries this summer. These charges do not include things done before fair like tags and DNA samples. Species Fees Total Breeding Beef $18+$15 $33.00 Market Beef $18+$15+$3 $36.00 Dairy $10+$15 $25.00 Market Sheep $5+$5+$3 $13.00 Breeding Sheep $5+$5 $10.00 Market Meat Goat $5+$5+$3 $13.00 Breeding Meat Goat $5+$5 $10.00 Market Swine $5+$5+$3 $13.00 Entry Fee: Beef-$18, Dairy-$10, Sheep/Goat/Swine-$5 Bedding Fee: $15 Beef/Dairy, $5 Sheep/Goat/Swine Drug Testing Fee: $3

10 E Nebraska Extension - Dakota County 1505 Broadway P.O. Box 129 Dakota City, NE Phone: (402) Fax: (402) dakota-county@unl.edu DAKOTA COUNTY OFFICE STAFF Carol Larvick - Extension Educator Angela Abts- Extension Educator Brenda Sale - Extension Associate Felisha Ibarria - Outreach Coordinator Jill Sokness Latino Outreach Tammy Peterson - Office Manager We re on the Web: extension.unl.edu/statewide/ Dakota/ Dakotacounty 7/3 Office Closed Extended vacation 7/4 Happy Independence Day Extension Office closed 7/12 Payton H. 7/12 Avery O. 7/16/7/20 - State 4-H Horse Show, Grand Island 7/19 - Dakota~Thurston County Fair Pre-Entries Due 7/24 Adreanna D. 7/25 Mariah S. 7/26 Kylee M. 7/26 4-H Clothing Day, Emerson-Hubbard High School 7/28 Karrena M. 7/29 Atwood A. 7/29 Pre-fair Clean up day 7/30 4-H Cat Show, Dog Show and Companion Animal Show 7/31 Rabbit & Poultry Check in 8/1 4-H Rabbit Show 8/1 4-H Poultry Show 8/2 4-H Static Exhibit Entry Day 8/2 Large Livestock entry day 8/2 King & Queen Contest 8/3 4-H Swine Show 8/3 4-H Bucket Calf Show 8/2 4-H Goat Show 8/4 Horse must be stalled 8/4 Farmers Pride Free Breakfast 8/4 4-H Beef Show 8/4 4-H Sheep Show 8/5 4-H Horse Show 8/5 4-H Style Revue 8/6 Family Livestock Judging 8/6 Round Robin Showmanship 8/6 Bonus Auction Extension is a Division of the Ins tute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska Lincoln coopera ng with the Coun es and the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension educa onal programs abide with the nondiscrimina on policies of the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture. 2016