Thank you for being patient with the Marion County team as we have discussed options and plans for a successful 4-H Showcase event this summer. We especially appreciate the 4-H Fair Committee, the Marion County Advisory Council, and our 4-H survey respondents for helping us weigh the pros and cons of different choices.
After much discussion and input, the team has chosen to conduct a virtual 4-H Showcase event on July 9th - 12th, with the option for 4-Hers to drop off projects if they face significant challenges with uploading photos into a virtual system.
While we are still in the planning stages, we can share a few exciting opportunities that will be part of this Showcase event!
- 4-Hers will have the chance to receive feedback on projects and talk with judges live through a virtual video conferencing platform.
- We will have a virtual awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Showcase to honor and celebrate all our 4-Hers (including Cloverbuds!) and their hard work.
- Dog, Horse & Pony, and small animals clubs can still participate in this virtual Showcase in addition to planning an in-person showcase in the early fall.
- This year presents a great opportunity for youth to take on a new challenge or try a new project they have never done before! We will share project inspirations with you via social media each week leading up to the fair.
Just like previous fairs, this year's Showcase will focus on helping our young people to learn and grow through real-life educational opportunities! We know this year may look different, but our priorities remain the same.
We will be in touch soon with additional details, but wanted to share a few clarifying points to help you visualize how this Showcase will look:
- All projects will be judged virtually. Even if a family must drop off a project due to technology challenges, the Educators will take a photo of this project to upload into the system. This will help to keep judging consistent.
- Project requirements will not change. We will create a step-by-step guide for 4-Hers to submit their projects virtually. This will be a user-friendly system, and we'll have experts on hand to help troubleshoot if needed.
- Projects will be due around July 1st, with official deadlines to be announced.
As we prepare for your 2020 4-H Showcase, we are asking all participating families with 3rd - 12th grade youth to fill out a Google Form to give us a better idea about how many and what types of projects will be submitted this year. Visit bit.ly/4hprojects2020 to complete the form by June 15th.
Finally, we invite you to attend a virtual Zoom Chat with 4-H Educators on June 11th at 6 p.m. to talk about this year's Showcase and ask questions. We will send a follow-up email with Zoom meeting info. Please mark your calendars!
The Clover Continues!
The Marion County 4-H Team
Ashley Shufflebarger, Dustin Homan, Rachael Smith, Sandy Krantz
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We offer an expansive and diverse range of projects to complete for 4-H! We offer select workshops for certain projects to better educate and round out youths' 4-H experience. Workshops will be listed on the Facebook events page and in the Marion County Weekly Update as they are scheduled. If you have a question about a project, please call the county office at 317-275-9305
Quick Links:
- 2020 Marion County 4-H Handbook : Located at bottom of page as "2020 Marion County 4-H Handbook" (This is a print friendly version of the information listed below for projects as well as additional information such as terms and conditions.)
- Quick Reference for Project Paperwork (This has links to record sheets, craft cards, skills sheets and other paperwork that you need to turn in along with your project at the fair)
- Fair Entry Quick Guide for Projects by Department and Divisions
- Fair Entry Quick Reference for departments and classes by project area
- State-wide project requirements
- State Fair Entry Book
- Cloverbuds (Mini 4-H) For county level projects requirements have been added to individual project links. State level projects do not give us this option. For a listing of all Cloverbud project suggestions and helpful resources follow this link.
- Marion County Fair... Meet you at the Fair! ... http://marioncountyfair.org/
- Exhibit Tags:
- Project resources: Need some inspiration or information for a project area? Check out Wayne Township 4-H's Pinterest boards for project areas.
- Arts and Crafts (includes the following projects): Fine Arts, Model Craft, Needle Craft and Any Other Craft (Ceramics, Gift Wrapping, Latch Hook, Leather Craft, Macrame, Miscellaneous Crafts, Pottery,Recycled Crafts, Seasonal Decorations, Wearable Arts, Woodcraft). Please see "Related Files" section below for additional information on this project.
- 2020 Animal Vaccination Forms: Dog, Cat, and Horse & Pony Vaccination Form will be found below.
Marion County 4-H Projects:
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Aerospace
Animal Fever is not entered on FairEntry.com (This is a separate project that occurs only in Marion County)
Beef
- Marion County does not have a Beef Show at the county fair. If you are interested in showing beef animals you may enroll in the beef project in a neighboring county. Please contact the extension office with questions.
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Beef Poster
Department: Ag Hort (State Projects) Division: Beekeeping
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Bicycle
- State Fair Bicycle Rodeo
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Bowling
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Cake Decorating
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Cat Poster
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Ceramics
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Child Development
Collections
- Coins
- Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Collections- Coins
- Miscellaneous
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Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Collections- Miscellaneous
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- Stamps
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Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Collections- Stamps
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- Record sheet for all collections projects
Communications (Verbal Communications)
Department: Division:
- Interactive demonstration
- Demonstration
- Informative 4-H Presentation
- Professional Persuasive Presentation
- Public Speaking
- Illustrated Talk
Community Service (Project Requirements)
- Community Service Group Planning Guide
- Community Service Group Report Form
- Community Service Individual Report Form
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Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Community Service
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Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Computer
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Consumer Clothing
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Foods- Create With a Mix
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Creative Writing
Department: Dog Divisions: Agility, Obedience, Showmanship
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Dog Poster
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Electric
- Electric Kit Prices (Kits available from county extension office)
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Entomology
Fine Arts (includes the following categories)
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Crafts Class: Fine Arts
*Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Computer Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Miscellaneous
- Computer *
- Craft Card
Department: Ag Hort (State Projects) Division: Floriculture
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Foods, Baked
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Foods, Preserved
Project Manual Activity Check Sheets
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Forestry
Department: Ag Hort (State Projects) Division: Garden
- Garden Vegetables and Herbs do not have to qualify at county fair to be exhibited at state fair. Sign up for state fair will be available at county fair check in or contact the county office. Please make sure to enroll in the garden project to be eligible for fair entry. State Fair Entry Book
- 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W (Useful information including vegetable exhibit guidelines.)
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Genealogy
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Geology
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Gift Wrapping
Goats
- Not a Marion County 4-H project, but traditionally an open class goat show with a division for 4-H aged youth is offered at the Marion County Fair. Contact the county office for information about enrolling in the goat project in a neighboring county.
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Goat Poster
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Health
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Home Environment
Department: Horse Divisions: Contesting, Western, English
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Horse
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Indiana Heritage
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Jr. Leaders
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Latch hook
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Leather Craft
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Lego
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Llama/Alpaca
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Macrame
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Foods- Microwave
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Misc. Crafts
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Crafts Class: Model Craft
- Instructions for model kit with your craft card
- Craft Card
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Crafts Class: Needle Craft
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Pigeon Poster
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Photography
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Pottery
Department: Poultry
Poultry Poster and Poultry Science Exhibit
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Poultry Poster or Display
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Promoting 4-H Poster (this is used for all media types)
Rabbit
- In Marion County rabbits can be shown as part of the small animal show at the fair. A member may also show rabbits at the state fair, please contact the county office for details about how to register your animals. Please be sure to enroll in the rabbit project if you plan on showing at the state fair and small animals to show at the county fair.
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Rabbit Poster
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Reading for Fun
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Recycled Crafts
Robotics - (Technology and Robotics)
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Technology
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Scarecrow
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Seasonal Decoration
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Sewing Construction
- Sewing Learning Activities Checklist Level A Grade 3
- Sewing Learning Activities Checklist Level A Grade 4
- Sewing Learning Activities Checklist Level B Grade 5
- Sewing Learning Activities Checklist Level B Grade 6
- Sewing Learning Activities Checklist Level C Grade 7
- Sewing Learning Activities Checklist Level C Grade 8&9
- Sewing Learning Activities Checklist Level D Grades 10-12
Sheep
- Not a Marion County 4-H project. Contact the county office for information about enrolling in the sheep project in a neighboring county.
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Sheep Poster
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Shooting Sports Education
Department: Small Animals Division: Small Animal Show
Department: Small Animals Division: Small Animal Poster
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Small Engines
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Soil and Water Science
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Sports Poster
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Sport Fishing
Swine
- Not a Marion County 4-H project due to zoning. Contact the county office for information about enrolling in the swine project in a neighboring county.
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Swine Poster
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Veterinary Science
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Wearable Art
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Weather and Climate Science
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Wildlife
Department: (County) Exhibit Hall Division: Arts and Crafts- Woodcraft
Department: Exhibit Hall (State Projects) Division: Woodworking