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How to Prepare a 4-H Exhibit or Poster for the Fair

By following a few simple guidelines - and having loads of fun creating a county fair project - you may just snag a blue ribbon for your wall.

Things You'll Need

  • Feed Buckets
  • Poster Paints
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Animal Water Buckets
  • Glues
  • Scissors
  • Small Animal Clippers
  • Poster Boards
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Instructions

    • 1

      Decide on the projects you wish to enter in the fair.

    • 2

      Study the fair book for guidelines about entering an exhibit. You can get a fair book or a copy of the guidelines from your 4-H leader or the fair board.

    • 3

      Build, prepare and assemble your projects and posters according to the rules.

    • 4

      Place your name, category, age and club name on the poster or exhibit. Follow the guidelines when placing this information on your exhibit.

    • 5

      Practice leading and showing your animals before the fair.

    • 6

      Clean and groom animals before the show.

    • 7

      Enter your exhibit at the date and time required by the fair.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you place first at the county level, you may qualify to enter your project at the state fair.

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