Tippecanoe County 4-H Handbook 2026
Mission and Vision
Mission The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportuniti...
General Information
History of 4-H
The History of 4-H in Indiana 4-H began over 100 years ago and has since grown into the largest y...
4-H Pledge
I Pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, my...
Judging
Judges Decisions Exhibitors all understand that a judge considers a variety of factors when placi...
Ribbons and Awards
The Danish System of Recognition The Danish System recognizes and rewards young people for their ...
4-H General Policy
What Every 4-H Family Needs to Know All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a ref...
Behavioral Expectations
Upon enrollment all youth, adults and volunteers agree to abide by the behvaiors expectations out...
Youth Participant Expectations
Indiana 4-H has a set of behavioral criteria that we expect our participants to follow as outline...
Adult Participant Expectations
All adults attending, volunteering and/or working for the Indiana 4-H Programs are expected to ad...
Grievance Policy
Grievances will be accepted on rule infractions only. ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL! Grievances ...
Record of 4-H Achievement
WHAT is the Record of 4-H Achievement? The Record of Achievement is a form to help a 4-H member m...
Guide to a Successful 4-H Year
Attend as many 4-H meetings as possible. Club meetings give you general information regarding 4-H...
The People of Tippecanoe County 4-H
Extension Office Staff
Dee Nicley - Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development, County Extension Director E-mail: dnicley@...
2026 Exhibit Association Officers
President Jason Hankins 1st Vice President Tim Reese 2nd Vice President Jason Rice Secretary Kail...
2026 Exhibit Association Directors
The Tippecanoe County 4-H Exhibit Association is the policy making board for the 4-H program and ...
2026 Exhibit Association Committees
Audit Signage Commercial Trips & Special Awards Entertainment / Special Events Trophy, Donors, an...
2026 4-H Club Leaders
Club Location City Contact(s) All 4 Fun Wainwright Elementary School Lafayette Monica Warmoth mbl...
General Fair Information
4-H Livestock Auction
The 4H Livestock Auction will be held on the last Friday of the fair. Only animals shown in the j...
Important Links
The links below contain up to the minute information regarding Tippecanoe County 4-H, the Fair, C...
Important Dates
Livestock ID Deadline\Livestock Project Add\Drop Deadline All animals requiring 4-H Animal Identi...
4-H Fair Exhibit Information
Project Judging: All projects (livestock and non-livestock) judging dates, location, and times wi...
Weather Policies
Storm Shelters No Storm Shelters are available on the fairgrounds. In the event of severe weathe...
2026 Pre-Fair Judging Schedule
** Please Note all dates/times are subject to change** To Be Determined Communications Creative ...
2026 Fair Week Schedule
** Please Note all dates/times are subject to change** Friday July 17th Cat Show Rabbit Show 10-Y...
2026 Home and Family Arts Show Schedule
** Please Note all dates/times are subject to change** Wednesday July 15th Project Check in 2:00p...
4-H State Fair Information
Entry Information By Friday of the fair a letter will be available to 4-H members who have state ...
Livestock Pen Fees
Pen fees will be charged to help offset the costs associated with Livestock projects on the fairg...
Recognition and Awards
Trips and Workshops
Some sponsorships are available. Contact the Extension Office for more information. 4-H Round-Up ...
County Awards
How Awards and Trips are selected The Tippecanoe County Extension Office will reach out over the ...
Scholarships
Tippecanoe County 4-H Scholarships For the latest information, please contact the Extension Educa...
General Project Rules
Poster Requirements
Poster projects shall be exhibited on a 22 x 28-inch poster board displayed horizontally and cove...
Showmanship Classes
These rules pertain to the Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, and Swine Projects. Beginner showmanship (Co...
General Livestock Rules
4-H animals exhibited after the State 4-H animal ID deadline at any show by anyone other than the...
Project Requirements
Animal Education**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Numbe...
Cat Poster**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Jo Ann Ward 765–426–8844 jowardann@hotmail.com Sta...
Dog Poster**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Molly Simmons tippecanoecounty4hdogs@gmail.com Sta...
Llama Poster**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Shelby Sanders 574-551-9029 shelbyemay@gmail.com D...
Poultry Poster**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Heather Dunk 765-491-9377 hd4hpoultryproject@gmail...
Rabbit Poster**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Justin Baitz 847–302–5907 jbaitz1981@gmail.com Ama...
Aerospace **
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents This project is...
Arts and Crafts**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Jennifer Moseley 765–426–1281 jnmoseley@hotmail.co...
Baskets
Contact: Jenn Weaver 765-376-0668 (text or call) General Rules Exhibitors should be considerate ...
Counted Cross-Stitch
Pillows are acceptable. The cross-stitch project may be professionally framed and pillows may be ...
Greenware Ceramics
Exhibitors should be considerate of space. Exhibits too large to safely move or requiring lots of...
Miscellaneous Crafts
Exhibitors should be considerate of space. Exhibits too large to safely move or requiring lots of...
Needlecraft**
Needlecraft is a state fair project. State Fair Entries 2 entries per county as determined by t...
Fine Arts**
County Guidelines Exhibitors should be considerate of space. Exhibits too large to safely move or...
Pottery - Freeform
POTTERY– FREE FORM. Exhibitors should be considerate of space. Exhibits too large to safely move ...
Gift Wrapping
State Project - This project can advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number Emai...
Bees**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Bicycle
Not a State Fair Project - This project does not advance to the State Fair Superintendents T...
Cake Decorating**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents This project is ...
Child Development**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Communications**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Demonstration, Informative 4-H P...
Verbal Communication Events
Verbal Communication Events The following verbal communication events and activities are offered ...
Creative Writing
· This exhibit allows youth to express creativity while developing writing skills. Exampl...
Computers**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Consumer Clothing**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Consumer Meats
Not a State Fair Project Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Fish and Wild Game Superintendents Telephone ...
Models, Construction and Architectural Replicas
General Rules Exhibitors should be considerate of space. Exhibits too large to safely move or req...
Models**
Exhibitors should be considerate of space. Exhibits too large to safely move or requiring lots of...
Farm Scene**
FARM SCENE Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Tammy Sipple 765–491–9212 tammysipple18...
LEGO Toy Construction
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Jennifer LaGuire Tippecanoe4HLegoProject@gmail.co...
Electric**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Entomology**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Floriculture**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Numbe...
Foods - Baked**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Foods - Preserved**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Forestry**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Garden**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendent Phone Number Emai...
Genealogy**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendent Telephone Number ...
Geology**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Health**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Home Environment**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents This project is ...
Junior Leaders
Not a State Fair Project - This project does not advance to the State Fair Superintendents Teleph...
Photography**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Phone Number Ema...
Sewing Non-Wearable**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Sewing - Wearable**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Fashion Revue Activity**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Scrapbooking
Superintendents Phone Number Email Beverly Erdie 765-538-2606 b.erdie@tds.net Purpose: The scrap...
Shooting Sports**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Coordinator/1st Year Mary Anne Shelby 765-426-8763...
Soil & Water Science**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Sport Fishing**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents This project is ...
Sports Posters
Not a State Fair Projectt - This project does not advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telep...
Tractor Saftey and Operator Skills**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Lawn and Garden Tractor Saftey and Operator Skills**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Veterinary Science**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents This project is ...
Weather and Climate Science**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Wildlife**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Woodworking**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair Superintendents Telephone Number...
Animal Project Requirements
Beef
FINISHED DAIRY STEERS (see Dairy Rules) Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Christian ...
Cats
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Jo Ann Ward 765–426–8844 jowardann@hotmail.com Req...
Dairy
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address David Byers 765–404–8908 Shawn Alkire 765–447–3956...
Dog Obedience
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Molly Simmons 812-470-0345 tippecanoecounty4hdogs@...
Goats
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Adrienne Kirts 765–714–9205 adriennekirts@hotmail....
Horse and Pony
Superintendent Telephone Number Email Address Amanda Lade 765-426-2568 mlade0514@gmail.com Meliss...
Llamas
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Shelby Sanders 574–551–9029 shelbyemay@gmail.com D...
Llama or Alpaca Craft**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Shelby Sanders 574–551–9029 shelbyemay@gmail.com D...
Pocket Pets
Superintendent Phone Number Email Helen Hicks-Wenthold MANUALS Level 1, Pet Pals - 4-Hers in grad...
Poultry
Telephone Number Email Address Heather Dunk 765-491-9377 hd4hpoultryproject@gmail.com Megan Lanne...
Rabbits
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Justin Baitz 847–302–5907 jbaitz1981@gmail.com Ama...
Rabbit Ambassadors**
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Justin Baitz 847–302–5907 jbaitz1981@gmail.com Ama...
Reptiles & Vivariums
(Amphibians, Crustaceans and Reptiles and their habitat) Superintendents Telephone Number Email A...
Sheep
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Kim Giroux 765–426–6679 bgiroux442@aol.com MANUALS...
Swine
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Jason Hankins 765–918–3394 jrhankins91@gmail.com K...
Mini 4-H
Mini 4-H
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Sierra Dice 765-607-0335 Shelly Reese 765-412-747...
Foods
Kindergarten: Complete one activity in the Mini 4-H Foods Manual and display 3 no-bake cookies. C...
Models including Legos
Kindergarten: Complete one activity in the Mini 4-H Models Manual and complete either one snap t...
Arts and Crafts
Kindergarten: Complete the kindergarten section of the Mini 4-H Sewing Manual and display the pro...
Cookie Decorating
Kindergarten: Complete the kindergarten section in the manual. Must display a cookie or circle St...
Bugs
Kindergarten: Complete two activities in the Mini 4-H Bugs Project Manual and display a 12” poste...
Flowers and Gardening
Kindergarten: Complete one activity in the Mini 4-H Plants and Gardening Manual and display one m...
Dogs
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Molly Simmons tippecanoecounty4hdogs@gmail.com The...
Horse and Pony
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Amanda Lade 765-426-2568 mlade0514@gmail.com Proje...
Poultry
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Heather Dunk 765-491-9377 hd4hpoultryproject@gmail...
Rabbits
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Justin Baitz 847-302-5907 jbaitz1981@gmail.com Ama...
Livestock (Swine, Sheep, Goats ,Beef, Dairy, Llamas )
Superintendents Telephone Number Email Address Shelly Reese 765-412-7478 tippeminilivestock@gmail...