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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

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

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.