Congratulations on your decision to enter one or more exhibits in the 4-H Fair! All entries accepted for judging will receive a ribbon, will receive a premium, and a few will earn a Champion Rosette.

Exhibitors are encouraged to study the 4-H Fair catalog carefully before the Fair to become familiar with general and department rules, judging and premiums, awards, how to enter exhibits, and the classes within departments. The 2009 catalog is now available here and hardcopies will be distributed to any enrolled 4-Her or 4-H family upon request.

The Fairfax County 4-H Fair allows exhibitors to enter in several departments such as sewing, foods and nutrition, science and technology, etc. Inside these departments, there are classes. For example, inside the art department you would find an acrylics class and a watercolor class. You can only enter one project per class. However, if you have two projects that would fit inside the same class, don't worry! You can always enter one, or more, in the miscellaneous class. If this sounds confusing, don’t worry, because there are always people waiting to help you when you enter to help you decide which class your project fits into.

Stationery exhibits must be entered between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2009 at the fairgrounds, Frying Pan Park, Herndon. For youth who are not 4-H members, or who have not been enrolled in 4-H for at least 60 days prior to the fair, open classes are available in all departments except Dog Show, Livestock, Rabbit and Horse. There are open classes for Fairfax County adults as well. Please consult the 2009 Fair catalog for more information.

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