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G. All State Fair competitors will be decided by the judge. Þ Participants must bring the completed project
Please read State Fair packet before attending State book, one exhibit from an interest area and a 22” X
Fair Judging. 28” poster to display
H. Required project poster size is 22” by 28”. NO foam »Some projects may have additional requirements as
board or tri-fold posters will be permitted. Posters that listed. Refer to the 2025 Family Guide to 4-H for infor-
don’t meet the restrictions will have 5 points deducted mation about which projects are eligible to go to the
during judging and may NOT be displayed in the Youth State Fair.
Exhibit Building. 091 – Discovering 4-H: Follow general guidelines.
K. Awards will be provided for all projects where members Bring one exhibit AND a poster
meet project requirements and judge’s standards. Type 092 – 4H Around The Globe: Follow general guidelines.
of awards provided will depend upon funding available Bring one exhibit AND a poster
and type of project competition.
244 – From Airedales to Zebras: Follow general guide-
L. The following Outstanding Awards will be given in addi- lines. Bring one exhibit AND a poster
tion to individual project awards:
245 – All Systems Go: Follow general guidelines. Bring
· Creative Arts, Junior & Senior one exhibit AND a poster
· Photography, Junior & Senior 246 – On the Cutting Edge: Follow general guidelines.
Bring one exhibit AND a poster.
· Woodworking, Junior & Senior
300 – You’re the Athlete: Follow general guidelines.
· Conservation, Junior & Senior Bring one exhibit AND a poster
· Creative Writing, Junior & Senior 343-Superhero You: Follow general guidelines. Bring
one exhibit AND a poster
· Small Engine, Junior & Senior
351 – Staying Healthy: Follow general guidelines. Bring
· Gardening, Junior & Senior one exhibit AND a poster
· Aerospace, Junior & Senior 352 – Keeping Fit: Follow general guidelines. Bring one
exhibit AND a poster
M. Project exhibits are to be taken to the Youth Exhibit
Building immediately after judging so that they can 353 – First Aid in Action: Follow general guidelines.
be displayed. All items displayed are to be identified Bring one exhibit AND a poster
with a tag provided by the Jr Fair.
357 – Alcohol & Drug Abuse: Follow general guide-
N. Project removal is on Saturday, July 26 between lines. Bring one exhibit AND a poster
noon-5pm and Sunday, July 28 between Noon and
1pm. No vehicles are allowed near the building on Sat- 359 – Your Thoughts Matter: Follow general guidelines.
urday. Bring one exhibit AND a poster

O. Items not picked up by 1pm on Sunday may be dis- 360- Your Feelings Matter: Follow general guidelines.
carded. Bring one exhibit AND a poster
P. Special Interest and FCS projects selected for State 365 – Self-Determined Projects:
Fair may be removed before the specified project re- *Self-determined projects must be related to Special Inter-
moval times only if they are going to State Fair judging est project categories. Members must submit a plan to
and are listed on the approved list. their 4-H Advisor on what he/she plans to do with the pro-
ject and must also submit the plans to the Extension Office
Q. Projects not otherwise designated will be grouped for by July 1. Print and complete one Self-Determined Project
judging where Juniors are age 8-13 and Seniors are Guide (plan) for each self-determined project. Copies of the
age 14 and above. Age is determined as of January 1 Self-Determined Project Guide can be found here: https://
of the current year. ohio4h.org/selfdetermined
*Participants must complete project guidelines as listed in
R. All combustible fuel needs to be removed from tractor
or small engine projects before entering any fair- the plans, bring the plan, one exhibit from an interest area,
grounds building. and a poster.
*Only one 1st place trophy will be awarded for the Self-
S. 4-H Special Interest competitors must be present at Determined Junior Division and one trophy will be awarded
judging in order to win their class. Exceptions are made for the Self-Determined Senior Division.
only for 4-H sponsored trips or camps. General Self-Determined Projects: The following is a list
of topics which have printable Self-Determined Starter
T. Projects not judged at Special Interest Judging must Guides available at www.ohio4h.org/selfdetermined.
have their projects in the Youth Exhibit Building by 4:00 For topics not listed below use the Use the Self-Determined
p.m. on the Saturday before the Fair.
Project Guide to describe your project, set goals, and rec-
ord your activities.
Special Interest Project List:
* Note: Self-Determined Animal Projects Complete general
Þ All projects require that the participant complete pro- project guidelines. Bring and exhibit a poster for judging.
ject guidelines as listed in the project book. Please leave ALL animals at home in a safe place.