This document printed from the University of Illinois Extension Kane County at http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/kane/
Dear 4-H Families and Volunteers:
Welcome to the 2008 Kane County 4-H Fairbook! We hope that you like this format and find it easy to navigate. Please be patient as we continue to work on this site and make it user friendly.
The fairbook is designed for you to learn about the exhibit opportunities related to your 4-H project work. Completing activities in your project book may help you prepare or build needed skills for your 4-H fair exhibit; they may not actually prepare a 4-H fair exhibit. Enrolling in a 4-H project does not mean that you are signed up to participate in the fair. You must complete the 4-H Fair Registration Form to sign up to participate in the fair.
A couple of things for you to consider with this new version of the 4-H Fairbook ....
Where changes were made from the 2007 version, you will find the wording in red. Please read these sections carefully.
You will need to read the section related to General Rules and Information, as well as the Tentative Schedule of Events. If you have livestock and/or animals, be sure to read the additional rules for those exhibits and the health requirements for those exhibits from the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Additionally, you will need to read the sections that pertain to the exhibits you are bringing to the 4-H Shows at the Kane County Fair.
Your 4-H Fair Registration Form will be available from 4-H club leader at the May meeting. It is your responsibility to make arrangements to get this form from your club leader if you do not attend your May 4-H club meeting. It is also your responsibility to get the form returned to the Extension Office by Friday, June 6 – it can be dropped off during business hours (M-F, 8:30-4:30); after business hours in the mail slot on the main Extension Office door; or it can be mailed (it must be postmarked June 6).
In some exhibit areas, there are additional forms needed to complete your registration for the fair. Those forms should be available on the website after May 1. They will be in the Program Forms & Download section.
If you are interested in participating in the Open Shows at the Kane County Fair, please refer to the Kane County Fair Association website. It is http://www.kanecountyfair.com/
The 4-H Shows at the Kane County Fair offer wonderful opportunities for our 4-H members to grow and learn not only within their project areas, but also as a person. Judging opportunities such as this allow 4-H members to receive positive feedback, enhance and develop their communication skills, learn how to work with others, as well as increase their self-esteem.
We hope that you have a wonderful experience at the 2008 4-H Shows! If you have questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact your 4-H club leader, other 4-H families, or the 4-H staff at the Kane County Extension Office (630-584-6166).
