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What time is curfew during the Fair?
11pm, you should be at your campsite.
Does your animal need to be weighed-in upon arriving to the fairgrounds?
YES! Each animal will be assigned a specific weigh-in time, and this will be their official fair weight.
Can you win an award for the decorations you put in your pen/stall?
YES!! Barn awards. They are based on:
cleanliness, decorations, public communication, sportsmanship while in the barn.
Who is the livestock council Vice President?
Brad Jewett
Who is the livestock council Secretary?
Barb Crosley
Each barn holds a meeting on Saturday morning, do you need to attend?
YES!!! Make sure to also attend mandatory barn meetings.
Who is the livestock council president?
Kelly Kraeft
Who is the livestock council Treasurer?
Keri Bancroft
Who is the livestock council Deputy Treasurer?
Amber Pomper
At the end of fair, what should you do once your project has been loaded onto the trailer?
Clean your pen/stall, and take down decorations. Look around for garbage that may need to be picked up and try to leave your area looking cleaner than you found it.
Should you be at your pen/stall throughout EVERY day of Fair?
YES!!! You want to make sure your animal has a clean pen and clean water. You also want to be available to visit with the general public and answer questions.
Do you have to show your project in Showmanship class to market it?
YES!
True or False
Every youth that is marketing a project must sign up for a 1 hour time slot to pass out refreshments to buyers during the auction?
If you market a project, there are 2 requirements you must complete before receiving your market check....what are they?
1.) Turn in your completed record book
2.) Send a Thank you note to your buyer, and turn in proof of it being sent.
There are 2 requirements to be completed by 4-H youth in order to show a project at fair. What are those requirements?
1.) Workbee - attend and work a 2 hour workbee.
2.) Education - 1 general, 1 species specific
What are some important steps to take before coming to fair with your project?
1.) Be sure you are working with your project every day. 2.) Bath your project at least 2-3 times before fair. 3.) Visit local businesses to tell them about yourself, your project, and what 4-H means to you.
If your project is showing signs of illness, who should you and/or your parents contact?
Species Chair or Barn Superintendent
If you are not marketing a project, but other members of your club are, should you go and cheer them on?
YES!!!
When is the very FIRST mandatory meeting of the fair?
Friday night, for all youth, parents, and leaders at the grandstands.
If you are bringing an animal project to fair, do you need to sign up for barn duty?
Check with your species chair to see if it is required for your barn. Regardless, be helpful in keeping a clean area for your project!
What time do you need to be at your pen/stall for unloading day?
6am
Where do you find the registration forms you will need to camp at the fair, and register your animal project for shows?
The fair premium book!
What should every animal project have for identification purposes?
A Tag....the tag location varies according to species.
Where can you find helpful information to answer any questions you might have regarding your animal project?
The Livestock website!
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Which Amusement company provides the rides for the midway at the Northwest Michigan Fair?
Arnold's Amusement