Consumer Clothing**
State Fair Project - This project does advance to the State Fair
Superintendents | Telephone Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Claxton | 765–412–7354 |
Required Manual:
MANUALS
4-H 730 (grades 3–5)
4-H 731 (grades 6–8)
4-H 732 (grades 9–12)
Record Sheet for All Divisions - 4-H 751
State Fair Entries
3 Notebooks per county, no clothing, one per level
1 advanced level per county to model in the state fair fashion revue
General Rules
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used, with parent permission, when creating this exhibit and is to be documented as a reference. A majority of the work to create this exhibit is to be the 4-H member’s original work. All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit.This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the way references are listed.
The notebook is to include the following items and information:
Outside front cover – 4-H member name, county, club and level.
Photo of 4-H member wearing their purchased outfit.
Narrative describing decision making process when purchasing this outfit and accessories, and how they complement your existing wardrobe.
One page or section outlining each of the five manual activities completed. Information is to include a description of the activity, skills learned, challenges completing the activity and how you worked to overcome each challenge, problems that occurred and how that problem was solved, how this activity will help you later in life and any other information.
Any additional information or documentation such as place of purchase, other vendors explored, how an adult mentor assisted and any other information. Receipts are not required, but if included be sure personally identifiable information such as mailing address, phone number, etc. are altered and not visible.
The notebook exhibit is not to include prior year(s) information.
Youth may choose to model their purchased outfit and accessories at the county level. Modeling at state fair is limited to one entry per level from each county and will be judged separate from the notebook.
Judges evaluating exhibits should recognize individual differences and creativity, therefore using information in this document as a guide rather than a requirement.
Exhibit Guidelines
Beginner (grades 3-5 suggested)
Complete five activities in the manual and share your results or answers in a notebook using exhibit guidelines above, labeling each activity. With help from a parent or mentor, With the help of a mentor or parent, purchase and accessorize an outfit of your choice. Accessories may be purchased or selected from what you currently have.
Intermediate (grades 6-8 suggested)
Complete five activities in the manual and share your results or answers in a notebook using exhibit guidelines above, labeling each activity. With the help of a mentor or parent, purchase and accessorize an outfit of your choice. Accessories may be purchased or selected from what you currently have.
Advanced (grades 9-12 suggested)
Complete five activities in the manual and share your results or answers in a notebook using exhibit guidelines above, labeling each activity. With the help of a mentor or parent, purchase and accessorize an outfit of your choice. Accessories may be purchased or selected from what you currently have.
Special note regarding Indiana State Fair – In addition to the advanced consumer clothing state fair entry submitting their notebook for evaluation, the exhibitor will also be invited to model their purchased outfit in fashion revue. The notebook and modeling will be judged independently and one will not have any consideration for the other at state fair
Helpful Hints
These are not rules, but are judges’ preferences and suggestions:
You may use decorative papers and stickers to make your notebook more attractive. Items used in scrap booking are appropriate.
Neatness is important.