Welcome to Allen County 4-H!
4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults. Backed by a network of more than 6 million youth, 540,000 adult volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni; 4-H delivers research-based programming around positive youth development. 4-H is delivered through America's 109 land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension Service—reaching every corner of our nation. In Indiana, 4-H can be found in all 92 counties as delivered through Purdue Extension. Community clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment, camps/workshops, and special interest programs are all ways youth across Indiana can be involved with the 4-H program.
4-H ENROLLMENT BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024
Contact Us
Rebecca Doehrman
4-H Youth Development Educator
Purdue Extension - Allen County
4001 Crescent Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
260.481.6826
rcclay@purdue.edu
Upcoming Allen County 4-H Events
Allen County 4-H Enrollment
- What is 4-H?
Check out Indiana’s 4-H state page to learn more! https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/ - Who can enroll?
Traditional 4-H is open to youth in grades 3-12. Our Mini 4-H program is available to youth in grades K-2. - What are 4-H projects?
Members have the opportunity to learn more about a subject matter that they choose to study through completing hands on activities. We refer to these as projects. In order to enroll in a project, members must sign up for them at the time of enrolling in 4-H. Each project has a manual that guides the youth through the learning process as well as a set of guidelines that helps them meet the project requirements. We provide adult volunteers and staff who are knowledgeable on that particular subject who will often times provide workshops to allow the youth to learn about that topic in a social environment. Each project has a beginner, intermediate, and advanced level-this allows youth to build on their knowledge each year and continue to challenge their skills. Projects are meant to be worked on over time, providing an educational opportunity for youth outside of the classroom setting. Often times, youth will exhibit and display their project at a local county fair in order to show the community what they have learned. - What 4-H projects are available in Allen County?
The Allen County 4-H program offers more than 70 projects for area youth! Check out all the projects in the project resources, rules, and forms section below. - How much does it cost?
Enrollment in 4-H (grades 3-12) is $15 per youth. If a family has more than three youth enrolled in 4-H, the maximum program fee is $45 per family. Our Mini 4-H program (grades K-2) is free! Additional costs may include project manuals, poster making supplies, raising live animals, and workshop/trip fees if you attend. - How do I enroll my child?
Each year open enrollment begins October 1st. You can enroll online at https://v2.4honline.com
Payment for program fees can be accepted via card online, or by check or cash in the Allen County Extension Office. Checks can be made out to Purdue University.
Need help? Check out these step-by-step instructions for returning or new 4-H members.
Instructions for Returning Youth Members
Instructions for New Youth Members [RCD1]
If you have additional questions while enrolling, give our office a call at (260) 481-6826. We look forward to helping you. - What happens after I enroll?
Now that your child is enrolled in 4-H or Mini 4-H, they can officially begin taking part in activities, workshops, and club meetings. They will also start to receive important emails and the monthly Clover Chronicle Newsletter! Please read the newsletters as they contain important information leading up to fair and upcoming programs.
Once you have selected a club, you can start attending club meetings. At these meetings, members plan club events, vote on items, swap ideas and information on project areas and do fun and educational activities. You may be part of more then one club. For help finding a club see the Find a Club Section on the main page or contact the office.
Your child can also start working on projects! Please refer to the Rules Book before starting any project to understand the instructions and rules for that specific project. Project manuals offer guidelines, education, and possible ideas for the projects you choose. We have a small supply at the office or you can purchase them here: https://shop4-h.org/pages/curriculum.
Project manuals are not required to complete a project. - How do I select a club?
Contact the Extension Office for club suggestions and we will put you in contact with club leaders. Or, look at the Find a Club section for leader emails and other information. - What if I have more questions?
Visit the Extension Office website at https://extension.purdue.edu/county/allen/allen-4h.html for the most up-to-date information about Allen County 4-H. Our office is located at 4001 Crescent Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Call us at 260-481-6826 or email rcclay@purdue.edu
Community Based Clubs
- Aboite Homesteaders
Erin Ley: erin.ley124@gmail.com - Blue Ribbons
Stephanie Bailey: ourmaletribe@aol.com - Cedar Creek Companions - TBD
- Clover Rovers
Stephanie Bailey: ourmaletribe@aol.com - Dedicated Dudes & Darlings
Marijane Crowe: Marijane.crowe@parkview.com - Eel River
Gail Ryan: dasherca@frontier.com or Donna Dafforn: ddafforn@yahoo.com - Marion BG's - TBD
- Maumee Go Getters - TBD
- Monroe Hustlers
Angie Reider: rwshowstock01@gmail.com - New Haven Clovers
Beth Shamo: Beth.Shamo@coxautoinc.com - Perry Boosters
Traci King: gander04.tk@gmail.com - Southwest Stewards
Sarah Maloy: smmindiana@gmail.com
Livestock Based Project Clubs
- Allen Co 4-H Llama Lovers
Deb Roth: mamaroth5@gmail.com or Rita Simons: rita3683@gmail.com
- Allen County 4-H Dog Club
Peggy Nicola: pmenicola@yahoo.com - Saddle Bums
Gabby Bremer: gabbygrace03@yahoo.com
- Sport Horse
Andrea Adams: andiadams14@hotmail.com
- Three Rivers Rabbit Raisers
Jennifer Malcolm: Jennifermalcolm31@gmail.com
Hello!
Welcome to the Allen County 4-H Program! Thank you for your interest and for choosing to make 4-H a part of your family’s life. 4-H has something to offer you – regardless of what your interests are; if you are in elementary or high school, like to do things by yourself or with others, have lots of hobbies or just one, or live in town or out in the country; there is something for everyone! We hope that you like to try new things, meet new people, and learn new skills. And by doing so, you will have a great time in the 4-H Program.
This guide is designed with YOU in mind; to help you learn more about 4-H as a whole, about the program in Allen County, what we offer and what you can expect. With the information provided here, we hope it will be helpful and give you the tools necessary to have a positive start in your 4-H career. Please take the time to go over the information in this guide so you can learn what to expect in the coming 4-H year. If you have further questions or need something clarified, do not hesitate to contact your local club leader or the Extension Office! Our goal is to support you throughout your 4-H career! Our office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We are closed on County Holidays.
We are excited to have you as a part of the 4-H Program and want to do all we can to help support you as you begin this journey. The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is “to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who will have a positive impact in their community and the world.”
Let us all work together to help make this happen for the youth in our community!
Thank you!
Rebecca Doehrman, 4-H Youth Development Educator
4-H Member Resources and Opportunities
Indiana Day at the State House: February 11, 2025.
Youth in 7th-12th grade will learn about their state government through a day full of civic engagement and leadership. Participants will tour the state house, meet representatives, and have the opportunity to serve as student pages. Registration deadline is January 15th! Please email rcclay@purdue.edu if you would like to attend.
Camp: June 4-6, 2025
Northeast Indiana 4-H Camp is held every year at Epworth Forest in North Webster, IN. Camp is an amazing overnight experience for youth in grades 3-6. The cost is $190 and includes 7 meals, snacks, lodging, temporary insurance, and tons of fun activities! The Allen County 4-H board sponsors 70% of the youth registration fee leaving $50 for participants to pay. The tentative date for camp is June 4-6, 2025. When registration opens, the directions for enrolling will be posted here and in the newsletter. Registration will close May 1st. Youth do have to be enrolled in 4-H to participate. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out. We also offer a financial aid scholarship. If you would like information or that application, please email rcclay@purdue.edu.
Are you in grades 8-12? You are eligible to be a camp counselor for the 2025 camp! Last year we had 7 counselors from Allen County! If you are interested in applying, you will need to fill out the application below and get it back to the Extension Office by February 1st. If you would like more information, please reach out. Preference will be given to grades 9-12, but if we do not have enough high schoolers apply, you could be considered for a counselor in training position.
Camp Counselor Application 2025
Academy: June 11-13, 2025
4-H Academy is a program held at Purdue University specifically designed to offer hands-on, exciting opportunities to learn about a diverse selection of subjects and careers. During this conference participants will meet and learn from professors, graduate students and other experts in their respective fields and participate in interactive activities and experiential learning. Participants stay in a Purdue University Residence Hall for two nights while exploring the Purdue University campus and meeting 4-H members from across Indiana. 4-H Academy is open to all youth grades 9-12. Dates: June 11-13, 2025. If you would like to attend, please fill out the trip application.
4-H Band: June 21-23, 2025
The State 4-H Band workshop is three days in length. Youth will improve their instrumental skills as they prepare for a concert band performance Monday evening during 4-H Round-Up. Any youth who has completed grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 may apply. 4-H membership is not required. Selection is made by State 4-H Band Director and Coordinator. Dates: June 21-23, 2025. If you would like to attend, please fill out the trip application.
4-H Chorus: June 21-24, 2025
Dates: The State 4-H Chorus workshop is four days in length. Youth will improve their vocal and choreography skills as they prepare for a show choir performance Tuesday evening during 4-H Round-Up. Any youth who has completed grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 may apply. 4-H membership is not required. Selection is made by the State 4-H Chorus Director and Coordinator. Dates: June 21-24, 2025. If you would like to attend, please fill out the trip application.
4-H Round-Up: June 23-25, 2025
4-H Round-Up is an exciting opportunity offered to youth who have completed grades 7, 8, and 9. Attendees have an opportunity to explore a variety of careers by attending classes created just for Round-Up attendees at Purdue University. Participants will get a taste of college life and will live in a Purdue Residence Hall for two nights. Youth have an opportunity to meet others from across the state and further develop their leadership skills. Recreation events are planned in the evenings and blocks of free time allow attendees the opportunity to build friendships on their own. Dates June 23-25, 2025. If you would like to attend, please fill out the trip application.
Other state opportunities click here: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/state-programs/index.html
The Clover Chronicles are monthly newsletters that provide 4-H news at the beginning of every month. This includes important dates and procedures for fair, upcoming programs, 4-H highlights, trips, etc. If you ever have anything you would like to be included in the newsletter, please email rcclay@purdue.edu.
The first official Makers Market will be held December 14th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Allen County Extension Office. Youth register to sell their creations during the event. All profits will be kept by the youth. We will have food and beverages for purchase during the event. Also, Santa will be there for pictures. Please come and support our 4-H youth! If this event is a success, we will continue this event next year.
Spring Fling:
Every year, the 4-H board holds one of their biggest fund raisers for the 4-H program: the Spring Fling. Donation are raised from families and local businesses to support the benefit auction. Proceeds are used to support the Allen County 4-H program and provide educational opportunities to more than 1500 youth. We are in need of donations and will gladly accept them at the Allen County Extension Office. If you would like a donation form, it is attached below. If you are interested in attending the Fling, the event will be held on February 22nd starting at 5pm in the Home and Family Arts building at 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne IN 46818. Ticket pre-sale will begin in January or tickets can be purchased at the door day of. We look forward to seeing you for this awesome fundraiser.
In partnership with the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually awards more than $150,000.00 in scholarships to 4-H members to pursue post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded to recognize youth participating in Indiana’s 4-H Youth Development Program on their achievements and life skill development resulting from their participation in a variety of 4-H experiences.
Please click the following link to see what scholarships the state offers. https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/scholarships.html
**Most are due in January. If you would like the educator to review your application and provide feedback, please email rcclay@purdue.edu no later then December 18th.
We will post other Scholarships as we find them.
I Dare You award: The “I Dare You!” Leadership Award was first offered in 1941 by William H. Danforth. Mr. Danforth was a successful businessman who dared young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of leadership and service. Mr. Danforth lived his life by a four-fold philosophy – representing one’s physical, mental, social, and spiritual sides in balance. The “I Dare You!” Leadership Award recognizes those who, with a little encouragement, are ready to see themselves as leaders – young adults who are ready to take the dare. One 4-H member will be awarded the “I Dare You!” Leadership Award on behalf of Allen County 4-H and will be awarded a book and a certificate. Please return nomination form to the Extension Office by May 30th.
Volunteer Resources
Any Club or 4-H Unit that collects funds during the year must complete this form and return to the Extension Office by January 31, 2025. Clubs are audited on a yearly basis.
Board Application
Allen County 4-H Projects, Rules, and Forms
The 2024-2025 Allen County Rules book will be added to this link soon. You are able to view the updates to projects by opening the project dropdown below.
This program provides 28 different projects for youth in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade to select from. It is designed to introduce youth to the 4-H program. They may select up to three (3) different projects to exhibit at the Fair where it will be on display all week. Exhibits receive a participant ribbon (exhibit is not judged).
Mini 4-H is offered by project topic in the list below. Mini project manuals can be purchased at the office and range in price from $1.00 to $5.00 or digital versions are linked below.
MINI PROJECTS with linked resources
Bicycles, Bugs, More bugs, Collections, Crafts, Dairy, Dinosaurs, Dog, Farm Animals, Food, Forestry, Gardening, Goat, Horse & Pony, Llama, Models, My Pet & Me, Plants & Flowers, Rabbits, Reading, Sewing, Sheep, Space, Sun, Stars & Space, Swine, Trees, Whales & Dolphins and Wildlife Adventures.
RELATED FILES
4-H Marketing - This project will help youth practice life skills while having fun and learning.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the 4-H Marketing Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
4-H Marketing Project Score Card
4-H Resume Project - This project will help youth practice life skills while having fun and learning.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the 4-H Resume Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
The 4−H aerospace program provides youth with educational information about aerospace aerodynamics, flight and rocketry.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Aerospace Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
This project helps youth learn about raising aquarium fish. You'll learn the basics of aquarium setup and maintenance and how to select fish for your aquarium.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Aquatic Science Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
This project is divided into Fine Arts, Models, Construction Set, Architectural Replica, Needlecraft and Basic Crafts. Participants learn about their particular craft, and develop skills through practice and making an exhibit.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the correct Arts and Crafts Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Also, please ensure that you attach a craft card to your project for judging.
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Basic Crafts: Allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creatively through many different crafts.
Construction & Architectural Replica: This project allows youth to use their building skills and imaginations to complete construction set exhibits. Some popular construction sets include Lego, K’Nex, Lincoln Logs, etc. Youth also learn record keeping skills.
CONSTRUCTION/ARCHITECTURAL REPLICA RULES 2025
Fine Arts: Allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creativity through painting and drawing.
Models: Allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creativity when building a model.
Needlecraft: Allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creativity in needle craft.
The educational 4−H beef program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both beef subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications).
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Beef Project selected by May 15th. Also, your animal must be identified in the animals tab by May 15th! Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Ryan Ott: rott@live.com
Workshops:
Weigh in: February 8th 8-10 am at the Allen County Fairgrounds Cattle Barn (Snow date February 15)
RELATED FILES
This project will help youth learn beekeeping, the types of bees, the honey and wax they produce, the plants that attract bees, and the equipment a beekeeper needs.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Beekeeping Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Youth in this project have the opportunity to learn about, care for and grow their own berry plants. Any berry may be selected—strawberry, raspberry, blueberry etc. Youth need to care for their plants a minimum of 2 months.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Berries Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
The 4−H bicycle project teaches safe riding habits.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Bicycle Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
The cake decorating project allows youth to utilize their artistic ability and expressions as they learn decorating techniques and skills.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Cake Decorating Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Also, please ensure a skills sheet is attached to your project for judging.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
CAKE DECORATING SKILLS SHEET 2025
CAKE DECORATING SKILLS CHART/TECHNIQUES 2025
The 4−H Cat Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as general care, nutrition, housing, training and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Cat Project.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Cat Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair. The show will be on Tuesday, June 17th at 9 am in the Showbarn. Vaccination forms are due to the Allen County Extension Office by June 4th. All participants need a vaccination form on file to participate in the show.
Leaders:
Rebecca Doehrman: rcclay@purdue.edu
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Youth will lean about developmental stages of infants, toddlers, and young children.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Child Development Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
This project provides youth with the opportunity to display their current collection and add to it over time. Participants will develop record keeping skills.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Collections Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
The communications project teaches verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation skills.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Communications Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project need to be dropped off to the Allen County Extension Office by June 4th. They will be on display during fair week. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT MANUAL
Note: The creative writing project manual was developed before the project became a state project. Please use the project manual as a reference but refer to the actual rules for your project. You are no longer required to provide 2 copies of your project for judging. Also, you are not limited to the categories listed in the project manual.
The 4-H Computer project is designed for youth to engage in an interactive project to learn all levels of familiarity with computers. Learn life skills while gaining hands-on computer specific knowledge. First youth are introduced to how they work, features, and programs. Then they advance to exploring connections and repairs, creating and managing networks, and lastly being capable of teaching others about technology.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Computer Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project is designed to teach clothing selection, wardrobe planning, care of clothing, and personal grooming.
Exhibitor Checklist:
Binder: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Consumer Clothing Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. New this year: Youth may choose to just do the binder part of the project. Modeling is not required.
Fashion Revue: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Consumer Clothing-Fashion Revue Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. Youth must complete the binder portion of the project to be eligible to model. Judging TBD.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Consumer Clothing Fashion Revue Rules 2025
The educational 4-H dairy cattle program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both dairy subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications) under the direction of caring adults.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Dairy Project selected by May 15th. Also, your animal must be identified in the animals tab by May 15th! Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Cindy Berning: ncberning@yahoo.com
Melissa Berning: melissa.berning@aol.com
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The educational 4−H dairy beef program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both dairy beef subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications).
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Beef Project selected by May 15th. Also, your animal must be identified in the animals tab by May 15th! Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Steve Clark: sclarkfarm@aol.com
Robert Wells: robert.wells1987@yahoo.com
Landen King (Youth)
Workshops:
Weigh in: February 8th 8-10 am at the Allen County Fairgrounds Cattle Barn (snow date February 15)
Feeder Calf weigh in: April 12th 8-10 am at the Allen County Fairgrounds Cattle Barn (Snow/rain date April 19th)
Workshop: March 15th 9 am to 12 pm at the Allen County Fairgrounds Showbarn
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
The Digital Arts 4-H project allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creativity through the use of digital mediums.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Digital Arts Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
DIGITAL ART PROJECT RULES 2025
This project allows for great creativity! Youth may make a display on anything of interest to them that does not fit in any of the other project categories.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Do Your Own Thing Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
DO YOUR OWN THING PROJECT RULES 2025
The 4−H Dog Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as general care, nutrition, housing, training and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Dog Project.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Dog Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. The vaccination form and registration form are due to the Allen County Extension Office by January 31st to participate. Youth must be enrolled by this date.
Leaders:
Peggy Nicola: pmenicola@yahoo.com
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
DOG TRAINING CLASS FILES
DOG OBEDIENCE PROJECT RULES 2025
***All forms need to be submitted to the Allen County Extension Office by January 31, 2025.**
The 4−H electricity and electronics program provides youth with educational information about electricity and how it can be used to benefit the human race.
Electric Kits Available at County Extension Office. Prices vary by kit - call office for price/availability.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Electric Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Also, please ensure you attach the skills sheet to your project for judging.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Electric Skills & Knowledge Sheet
Electric Skills & Knowledge Chart
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project will help you study insects and their relationship with people. You can also learn how to collect, preserve, and identify insects.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Entomology Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Visit the link below for a complete list of forms related to this project.
Alfalfa - Youth develop forage crop subject skills and life skills through fun hands-on experiences. You can learn forage crop identification, plant growth, and plant care.
Corn - You will learn about the amazing corn plant. You will learn about how the corn plant works, the pests that attack corn, uses of corn and the safety practices when growing, harvesting and storing corn. Advanced levels learn about hybrid corn, the types and sources of nutrients for corn, soil erosion, producing and comparing hybrids, and planting and growing corn crops.
Small Grains – In this project you will learn all about small grains by doing a number of fun activities. You will learn the different parts of a plant; the growth stages of plants; the characteristics of different varieties; weeds disease and insect identification; proper fertilizer use; edible and non-edible use of the plants and good management techniques and their importance.
Soybeans – The Soybean project introduces you to one of Indiana’s major crops, the soybean through fun experiences and hands-on activities. You will learn about selecting soybean varieties, planting soybeans, uses for soybeans and harvesting soybeans.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Field Crops Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
FIELD CROPS PROJECT RULES 2025
Youth will learn basic information and skills needed to grow healthy plants and flowers. They will have the opportunity to design, and make flower arrangements.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Floriculture Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The foods project teaches basic baking, preservation and nutrition education skills though foods and food preservation projects.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Foods Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project judging is tentatively Monday, June 9th at 6pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Also, please ensure that a recipe card is attached with each project for judging.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
FOODS Baked PROJECT RULES 2025
Foods Preserved Project Rules 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project teaches you natural resources and forestry related skills.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Forestry Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth will learn about plant growth, soil nutrition, and management of insects and diseases related to fresh vegetable and herb production.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Garden Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Potato has now been combined with garden.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Garden - Suggested 4-H Garden Exhibits
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project helps young people know where their ancestors resided, traveled, and developed some family traditions.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Genealogy Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
4-H Genealogy Project My Family Tree
Visit the link below for a complete list of forms related to this project.
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Geology involves studying the earth's crust, its layers, and their history. Youth learn to identify Indiana rocks, minerals, and fossils.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Geology Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Visit the link below for forms related to this project.
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project allows for great creativity. Youth will learn how to gift wrap assorted sizes of boxes and other items, using purchased wrapping paper. They progress to designing their own wrapping materials.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Gift Wrapping Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
GIFT WRAPPING PROJECT RULES 2025
This project provides youth with the opportunity to design and construct gingerbread houses using real gingerbread and edible decorations.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Gingerbread Houses Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Gingerbread House Project Manual
GINGERBREAD HOUSE PROJECT RULES 2025
The 4−H goat educational program and related activities (such as workshops, tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both goat subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications) under the direction of caring adults. It is divided into Dairy Goat and Meat Goat.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with either the Meat Goat or Dairy Goat Project selected by May 15th. Also, your animal must be identified in the animals tab by May 15th! Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Roger Clark (Meat Goat): roger.c3204@hotmail.com
LJ Freed (Meat Goat):
Jill Bonin (Dairy Goat): jillbonin@frontier.com
Beth Wood (Dairy Goat): beth@indianawild.org
Amy Kenseth (Dairy Goat): kamyk67@aol.com
Hailey King (Youth; Dairy Goat)
Workshops and Events:
Summit Classic Goat Show: May 17th 8 am to 10 pm at the Allen County Fairgrounds. (More information to come)
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2025
The 4-H Health project is designed for youth interested in basic first aid and healthy well-being as well as those interested in pursuing a medical profession career.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Health Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth will apply the principles of design to home design and decoration as well as learn about care of home furnishings.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Home Environment Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project teaches youth how make ice cream either by cranking or plugging in the machine. Taste, quality and texture are the key this project looks for.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Homemade Ice Cream Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project judging will tentatively be June 9th at 6pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Also, please ensure a recipe card is attached to your project for judging.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM PROJECT RULES 2025
The 4−H Horse and Pony Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as general management, training, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as horse bowl, Hippology and judging, and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Horse and Pony Project.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Horse and Pony Project selected by May 15th. Also, your animal must be identified in the animals tab by May 15th! Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
RELATED FILES
Mini Horse & Pony Activity Sheet
ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2025
HORSE & PONY PROJECT RULES 2025
LEVEL 1 2024 GRADE 3-4-5 ACTIVITY SHEETS
Level 2 2024 Grade 6-7-8 Activity Sheets
Level 3 2024 Grade 9-12 Activity Sheets
JOANIE TUMBLESON - 2024 ALLEN COUNTY HORSE & PONY SCHOLARSHIP
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H Llama Project (Llama & Alpacas) provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. An important objective of this project is for the 4-H member to experience the pride of owning/leasing a lama or alpaca, gaining it's trust and being responsible for its care. Llama Craft and Llama Poster is also available.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster and Llama Craft: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education or Llama and Alpaca Craft Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Llama and Alpaca Project selected by May 15th. Also, your animal must be identified in the animals tab by May 15th! Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Rita Simmons: rita3683@gmail.com
Deborah Roth: mamaroth5@gmail.com
*Please reach out for more information on leasing llamas and participating in the live project.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project contains exciting activities that focus on using the microwave to prepare everything from simple snacks to complete meals. Each learner guide has activities focused on: Techniques and Utensils, Nutrition, Food preparation and Meal Preparation.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Microwave Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Also, please make sure you attach a recipe card to your project for judging.
RELATED FILES
Youth learn how cook “outdoors”. They will learn safety, selection of equipment, selection of enterée and develop a menu around the outdoor cooked enterée.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Outdoor Cooking Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Outdoor Cooking Project Manual
OUTDOOR COOKING PROJECT RULES 2025
This project and related activities provide youth, with fun and hands-on learning experiences directly related to animal care, feeding, housing, and management. Youth develop important life skills such as decision making, goal setting, record keeping, time management and communication. Pet Rabbit Poster option is also available.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Pet Rabbit Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Pet Rabbit Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Rebecca Doehrman: rcclay@purdue.edu (questions on the show)
Cheryl Smith: cmlhoppers@msn.com (questions on workshops, breeds, care, etc)
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
PET RABBIT EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2025
This project teaches youth how to take quality photograph with a camera or digital device.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Photography Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT RULES 2025
Introduces youth to growing potatoes. You will learn about planting, fertilizing, pests, harvesting and storage. Potato is now under garden.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Garden Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
The 4−H Poultry Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their birds. Subjects such as such as general care, nutrition housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as poultry judging, and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Poultry Project.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Poultry Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
JT Brown: jtbrown442@hotmail.com
Renee Spieth: srspieth@hotmail.com
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2025
The 4−H Rabbit Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as such as general care, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as Rabbit Ambassadors and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Rabbit Project.
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Rabbit Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Cheryl Smith: clmhoppers@msn.com
Mindy Flesher: jimandmin@comcast.net
Jennifer Malcolm: jennifermalcolm31@gmail.com
Carter Malcolm (Youth)
Chase Malcolm (Youth)
Workshops:
March 3rd: 6:30-7:30 pm at the Allen County Extension Office
April 9th: 6:30-7:30 pm at the Allen County Extension Office
May 5th: 6:30-7:30 pm at the Allen County Fairgrounds
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2025
RABBIT LEVEL 1 ACTIVITY SHEET 2024
RABBIT LEVEL 2 ACTIVITY SHEET 2024
RABBIT LEVEL 3 ACTIVITY SHEET 2024
MINI RABBIT ACTIVITY SHEET 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth who enjoy reading are able to continue this hobby and make an exhibit showing something that they have learned. Others may develop a new passion for reading when they take this project. Youth read a total of eight books, 4 of their choice, and 4 from the Indiana Reading List at or above their grade level.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Reading Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Provides an opportunity for youth to learn more about recycling and/or to use their creative talents in designing/making an item to use at home or a piece of artwork from all recycled materials.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Recycling Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
This creative project provides youth with opportunities to learn how to scrapbook. It allows youth to preserve their memories and those of their family in an organized and creative way. Youth will design and make several pages for display each year.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Scrapbooking Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SCRAPBOOKING PROJECT RULES 2025
The sewing projects teaches fabric selection, pattern selection and sewing machine use to construction garments and outfits to be worn by the 4-H Member or another person. Non Wearable project teaches how to sew non wearable items.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Sewing Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Also, please ensure you attach a skills card to your project for judging. Youth may complete both the wearable and non-wearable projects.
Fashion Revue: Youth have the opportunity to participate in the fashion revue event. Youth must complete the wearable sewing project to be eligible to participate. Judging TBD. (Note youth may participate in both consumer clothing fashion revue and sewing fashion revue as long as they complete both projects. These are both optional events, but they do have state fair entry.)
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Sewing Fashion Revue Rules 2025
Visit State link below for project Exhibit/Skills Card and other related forms.
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The educational 4−H sheep program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both sheep subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications).
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Sheep Project selected by May 15th. Animals must be identified under the animals tab by May 15. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Don Rodenbeck: don.rodenbeck@gmail.com
Missy Howard: missdassy1@aol.com
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H Shooting sports project teaches safe operation of firearms and archery equipment. Allen County offers the following disciplines: archery, muzzle loading, air pistol, air rifle, .22 Rifle and shotgun. The disciplines offered in any county will depend on the availability of certified 4−H shooting sports instructors to teach the classes, range availability, and access to equipment. There are also Hunter Education classes offered in cooperation with the Department to Natural Resources.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Shooting Sports Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Upcoming Workshops:
Please email rcclay@purdue.edu or call 260-481-6826 to register
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECT RULES 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project and related activities provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience directly related to animal care, feeding, housing, and management. Youth develop important life skills such as decision making, goal setting, record keeping, time management and communication.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Small Animals Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SMALL ANIMALS PROJECT RULES 2025
The 4-H Small Engine project creates the education and hands-on opportunity for youth to learn all about engines.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Small Engine Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SMALL ENGINES PROJECT RULES 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The soil and water science project teaches youth about soil, water, and environmental stewardship.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Soil and Water Science Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SOIL & WATER SCIENCE PROJECT RULES 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H Sportfishing project teaches safe habits and youth develop an appreciation for natural resources.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Sportfishing Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SPORTFISHING PROJECT RULES 2025
This project allows youth to explore their interests in a variety of different sports. They may research information on a sport of interest to them or report on one they are familiar with.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Sports Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
The educational 4−H swine program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both swine subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications).
Exhibitor checklist:
Educational Poster: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Animal Education Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Live project: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Swine Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Please watch the website and newsletters for important dates and information for fair.
Leaders:
Liz Chaffee: chaffee6@gmail.com
Amy Debolt: amys1515@frontier.com
Jason Howard: missdassy1@aol.com
Ryan Harrell: ryanharrell@icloud.com
Workshops:
March 20th: 7-9 pm at the Allen County Fairgrounds Administration Building
May 14th: 7-9 pm at the Allen County Fairgrounds Administration Building
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H tractor and mower safety and operator skills program provides youth with educational information that develops project skills (i.e., principles of engine operation, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, safe operation) and life skills (i.e., decision making, using science and technology, developing communication skills).
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the appropriate Project selected by May 15th. Note that youth may complete all 3 projects: Tractor, Lawn and Garden Tractor, and Zero-Turn Mower. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
Allen County does not currently offer a live competition. We will gladly connect you with Adams county for their competition. We will share more information when we receive it.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Lawn and Garden Tractor Rules 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project provides a hands-on learning experience that helps youth learn more about the Veterinary Science profession.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Veterinary Science Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth will learn basic information about weather and climate science.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Weather and Climate Science Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
WEATHER & CLIMATE SCIENCE PROJECT RULES 2025
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth will collect, observe and identify wildflowers common to the USA. They will learn about habitat, families, gardening with wildflowers, exotic invasives, edible wild plants, medicinal plants, and making dyes with wild plants.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Wildflowers Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Wildflowers Project Study Guide
WILDFLOWERS PROJECT RULES 2025
This project helps youth learn to identify wildlife, basic wildlife needs, and how wildlife interacts with other wildlife and people.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Wildlife Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H woodworking project provides youth with educational information about wood and how it can be used to construct items.
Exhibitor Checklist: Please ensure you are enrolled in 4-HOnline with the Woodworking Project selected by May 15th. Please register your project in FairEntry by June 4th. There will be directions posted under the enrollment drop down on the website and in the newsletters leading up to fair. There will be an in-person help session in May. Project drop off will be June 13th between 3 and 7 pm or June 14th between 9 am and 12pm. Project judging begins at 12:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to stay and talk to the judges. Please ensure one general record sheet is turned in with your projects. Also, please make sure you attach a skills sheet to your project for judging.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
WOODWORKING PROJECT RULES 2025
Visit the link below for forms related to this project.