4-H
How many leaves are on the 4-H clover emblem?
Four
What is the official 4-H clover color?
Green
Which color ribbon usually means first place at a county fair?
Blue
What running will the 2026 Allegan County Fair be?
174th Allegan County Fair
What do “Showmanship” classes judge most heavily on?
The exhibitor’s skills, knowledge, and animal handling
What symbol appears in the center of each leaf on the 4-H clover?
The letter "H"
What phrase completes the 4-H pledge:
“My head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to...”
larger service
The annual Allegan County Fair typically starts the first Friday after what U.S. holiday?
Labor Day
What is the weight range for Swine?
Swine must weigh at least 230# but not more than 320#
What do "market” classes judge most heavily on?
The quality if the animal. (Health, confirmation, etc)
What do the four H’s in 4-H stand for?
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
True or False: You must raise an animal to be in 4-H.
False
What year was the first Allegan County Fair?
1852
What are the names for the two weight classes for market Rabbits?
Rabbit Fryer & Rabbit Roaster
or
Rabbit Fryer (3#-5.5#) & Rabbit Roaster (5.5#-8#)
What are the names for the two weight classes for market chickens?
Chickens - Broilers & Roasters
or
Broilers = min. 4# each, Roasters = min 7# each
True or False: 4-H members can participate in science, technology, and leadership projects.
True
True or False: 4-H exists only in rural farming communities.
False
Where was the first Allegan County Fair was held at?
The county courthouse, which also served as a Baptist church.
Either answer would be accepted
What is the weight range for Dairy Starter Calves?
Dairy Starter Calves - 300# TO 700#
What is the minimum weight for a market goat?
Market goat - 50#
Which organization oversees 4-H at the national level in the U.S.?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Will accept NIFA or USDA
In 1989 where did a 4-H flag travel too?
It traveled to outer space on the US Space Shuttle Atlantis, carried by Astronaut Mary Cleave.
In 1889 the Allegan County Fair was first and only fair in Michigan to do what?
Hold an evening fair.
This was quite an attraction, seeing as the grounds and buildings were lit with 2000 candlepower arc lamps. The currency was furnished through the village from the Trowbridge Dam.
What is the minimum weight for a Beef Steer?
1000 lbs.
What is the minimum weight for Market Sheep?
Market Sheep - 90#