Wicomico County 4-H Program, University of Maryland Extension
Amy Rhodes, 4-H Educator, arhodes1@umd.edu
Barbara Barga, 4-H Program Assistant, bbarga@umd.edu
Will 4-H participate in the Wicomico County Fair?
Unfortunately, the Wicomico County Fair Board, in concert with Wicomico County Officials and the Wicomico County Health Department, has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Wicomico County Fair.
The Maryland 4-H Program is taking extreme caution when opening up events to our 4-Hers to ensure their protection during COVID-19. Limitations in 4-H public gatherings and events will not allow the Wicomico 4-H Program to participate in, in-person events. We know that this is disappointing for many of our youth who have been working hard all year on 4-H items they were hoping to put on display.
However, the Wicomico County Fair Board has voted to provide generous support to the Wicomico County 4-H Virtual Fair.
How can Wicomico 4-H participate?
The Wicomico 4-H Program has worked hard to give our 4-Hers an alternative option to highlight their items virtually. The virtual fair will require the upload of photographs of submission items into an entry form, these items will then be judged, awarded and put on display via our website, Facebook, and through email. The Fair is in full support of our virtual showcase and is also allowing the awarding of premium dollars for entry winners, just like our past shows. This is wonderful for our 4-Hers as they can still be awarded with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Champion Ribbons and premium money.
Premium Awards
Ribbons will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries in each class. Premium money award amounts are $6, $5, and $4. A Purple Ribbon and a $10 award will be awarded to one Champion in each Division if there are sufficient entries. Checks will be mailed to participants, once the fair paperwork has been tabulated. Awards are financed in part through a grant from the Maryland Agricultural Fair Board. We express our appreciation for their interest and assistance in Maryland Agriculture.
If I am a 4-Her from a county other than Wicomico, can I still enter items?
No, not this year. In past years we have allowed 4-Hers from around the neighboring counties to enter in the 4-H division. Due to limited capacity in managing virtual entries we are sorry to say that this year we will only accept entries from enrolled Wicomico 4-H members.
How do I register and enter items?
Online only submissions through 4-H entry forms. The entry process will be completely different than in the past and we are working to make it as easy to use as possible. This virtual process is something we have had to build ourselves with a quick turnaround to ensure the 4-Hers have an opportunity to participate. You will notice we have very limited categories, we do apologize for this as we would have preferred to offer many more. With developing this system ourselves, we do not have the capacity or technology to offer a larger selection at this time. Each child is limited to submit a total of 15 entries, 10 for clovers.
Entries can be submitted July 18-August 1. We hope that this two week time frame allows you a greater window of time to collect and organize your child’s entries.
To register your child and enter items into the Wicomico 4-H Virtual Fair you will visit the links for your child’s age bracket and submit through the entry form.
Clover (age 5-7) https://go.umd.edu/vf_clover4h
Junior (age 8-10) https://go.umd.edu/vf_junior4h
Intermediate (age 11-13) https://go.umd.edu/vf_int4h
Senior (age 14-18) https://go.umd.edu/vf_senior4h
What other ways can I register?
Due to limitations in this virtual fair, we are only allowing registration and entry submission via the online entry form. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Email submissions will not be accepted.
Photo Submissions
Each submission will consist of a photo or photos of their item for each Division. Please take clear and readable photos. Use good lighting, and make sure you are close enough without getting blurry. These photos are your child's submission, hard to read or poor image quality will impact the judges’ decisions. We understand families may have limitations for taking photos and submitting them online, please do your best and we will work with you to address any questions that may arise.
Exhibitor Expectations
Exhibitors and entries must comply with the “Section Rules & Regulations”. The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program expects all 4-H members to abide by the rules & guidelines presented in the documents “Maryland 4-H Code of Conduct” and “Maryland 4-H Disciplinary Policy and Procedures”. All documents are available from a 4-H office or the State 4-H Office. Exhibitors who do not obey rules, will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action as established in the Code of Conduct. 4-H members who are disciplined and removed from the fair forfeit all premiums.
Judging
Entices will be judged by the numerical system of “1st Place”, “2nd Place”, or “3rd Place”. The placing shall depend upon the merit of the entry and will be left to the sole discretion of the judges. In the event, there is but only one entry in a class, the placing shall depend upon the merit of that entry and the award made at the discretion of the judges.
Thank You
Wicomico County 4-H is appreciative of your patience and understanding during this transition time. It has included lots of changes and learning from our end as well as yours. We hope this experience will be a fun new way to embrace our situation and still move forward. With your continued support we look forward to seeing the amazing entries your child is submitting.
Clover (age 5-7) (Limited to 10 entries)
https://go.umd.edu/vf_clover4h
Junior (age 8-10) (Limited to 15 entries)
https://go.umd.edu/vf_junior4h
Intermediate (age 11-13) (Limited to 15 entries)
Senior (age 14-18) (Limited to 15 entries)
https://go.umd.edu/vf_senior4h
Section Rules & Regulations:
HE1- Decorative Pillow - Machine or hand-made quilted
HE2- Decorative Pillow Plain
HE3- Pillowcase
HE4- Fabric Wreath
HE5- Fabric Toy - doll or stuffed animal
Section Rules & Regulations:
CL1- Clothing Accessory - apron, face mask, tie
CL2- Blouse or shirt
CL3- Dressy Outfit - One or two piece (Dress, Pants Suit)
CL4- Pants / Shorts / Skirt
CL5- Pajamas, nightgown or sleepwear
CL6- Re-designed t-shirt garment, - fabric screen painted, embellished with accessories
Section Rules & Regulations:
CR1- Heritage Craft Entry
CR2- Holiday Craft
CR3- Mask Making (must be wearable)
CR4- Wreath Entry
CR5- Nature Craft
Section Rules & Regulations:
FA1- Acrylic Painting Entry
FA2- Water Color Painting Entry
FA3- Black and White Pencil Drawing Entry
FA4- Color Pencil Drawing Entry
FA5- Pen and Ink Drawing Entry
Section Rules & Regulations:
P1- Landscape/Seascape Entry
P2- Flowers or Plants Entry
P3- Transportation
P4- Agriculture Themed
P5- Wildlife and Nature
P6- Pets
Section Rules & Regulations:
EP1- Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness
EP2- Hobby (Photography, Fishing, Sports)
EP3- Science Related
EP4- Domesticated Animals
EP5- Wildlife
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