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include program level, category and any notes for the judges
SCOUTS BSA about why you did the project or something you learned.
Fort Hamilton District B) Multiple items of a project should each have the class
Dan Beard Council number and age category of the exhibitor clearly marked on
Jr. Fair Board Members in Charge: them. Each part of the project should also have a count of
Adult Advisors: what part of the exhibit the part is. (i.e. 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3).

CUB SCOUTS-BOY SCOUTS-EXPLORERS-VENTURE CREW All parts together should not ex-

Scout Adventure Display: In Youth Exhibit Building ceed size restriction- see Rule D below.
GIRL SCOUTS C) All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor and must not
Western Ohio have previously been entered in Butler County Fair exhib-
Jr. Fair Board Members in Charge: Ann Kim & Liz Baker it. School projects done by the exhibitor maybe entered,
Adult Advisors: Donna Morgan & Jenni Kim even if it has been graded, but the grade, name of the
Butler County Girl Scouts will be eligible to participate at exhibitor, and teacher comments must be clearly covered.

the fair this year. Troops and service units from all over the D) Exhibits may not exceed the follow-
county will be displaying crafts and projects in booths in ing size requirements: 22x28x22 inches with
the Youth Exhibit Building. All levels of Girl Scouting will be the exception of projects that may be folded.
represented. Questions email: BCFGirlScouts@gmail.com E) All artwork, wall hangings, etc., must be within the stated
Guidelines For the Butler County Girl Scout Exhibit size limitations. All art material must be ready to hang.
Participation in the Butler County Fair will be looked upon Wires, cords, etc., must be securely attached. No taped on
as a privilege and an opportunity for girls to show their cords or wire. Valuable craft items will not be boxed under
skills, accomplishments, interests and ideas they have or glass. Unframed material may be stapled to display panels.

have developed in Girl Scouts. This shall be expressed JUDGING:
through high quality effort, neatness, and originality by • Judging will be completed in a closed setting prior to the
each participant. Every registered Girl Scout (Kindergarten start of the fair. •
through 12th grade) will be eligible to enter. Neither Butler Projects will be judged on originality, creativity, work-
County Fair nor Girl Scout Council will be liable for lost or manship, attractive appearance, honesty of material and
damaged exhibits or equipment. All rules must be followed. construction durable enough for the designed projects.
Rules will change yearly. Entries will be determined by the • Ribbons will be awarded to each project. This rib-
level the girl is registered in as of October 1st 2025. Bring bon may be a placing ribbon or a participation ribbon.
your exhibit to the Butler County Fairgrounds Youth Exhibit • Any project may be disqualifi ed if found to be entered into
Building on Friday July 24th 9am-4pm or Saturday July 25th the wrong age categories, being of size over that which is
9am-12pm(noon). There will also be drop off locations in previously mentioned, and/or any other rule or guideline that
West Chester, Hamilton and possibly others prior to Fair. For is not being followed by the exhibitor. Project can also be
an up to date list of locations please email. Each exhibitor disqualifi ed if they are found to be dangerous in any way.
will be permitted to submit a project in as many classes as BREAKDOWN DAY AT THE END OF THE FAIR
desired. However, you may not enter into a class not in your Projects must be picked up at the Youth Exhibit Building at
age level. NO MORE THAN ONE ENTRY CAN BE MADE the Butler County Fair between 12-5pm p.m. on July 31st or
BY AN EXHIBITOR IN ANY ONE CLASS. Girl Scout mem- between 12 p.m.-1:00 p.m. on August 2nd.If you are unable
bers may obtain a wristband to enter the fair for $5.00. Scout to pick up your project, other arrangements must be made
Leaders need to send a list of participants to the following with Jenni Kim at BCFGirlScouts@gmail.com. NO PROJ-
email by May 25th, 2026. BCFGirlScouts@gmail.com. Girls ECT MAYBE LEFT AT THE YOUTH EXHIBIT
can then pay $5 and pick up the wristband during the times BUILDING. If any projects are left in the building they will
listed for the wristband schedule under Butler County Jr be disposed of as deemed necessary.
Fair-General Rules for participants. The girl must be physi- *Categories and Rules or Guidelines resemble those of the
cally present for the wristband to be put on them. Each entry Ohio State Fair Girl Scout categories and Rules or Guide-
will be marked with a tag that will include name, program lines used for the Exhibit at the Butler County Fair.
level, and category name when you turn in your entry.
Please Read All Rules Carefully:
A) There will be a card to fi ll out at drop off of projects to