Harrison County Fairbook...

Department K – Clothing Programs
County Judging: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Style Show: Sunday during fair, 5 p.m., 4-H Exhibit building

4-H CLOTHING EVENT
Rules
1. Any boy or girl enrolled in 4-H in the current year (except those in Discovering 4-H) may enter.
2. A county program will be held prior to county fair. 4-H members may enter Junior, Intermediate, or Senior divisions based on their grade.
3. Entrants in the county program must submit entry by June 15, 2008.
4. A club may enter as many junior, intermediate and senior members in the program as they wish. Discovering 4-H’ers may not enter this program.
5. Entrants may model garment at Harrison County Fair. Ribbons will be presented at this time.
6. The country program will have two divisions: (1) Fashion Revue and (2) Clothing Selection, and (3) The $15 Challenge.
7. Harrison County will be represented in the State 4-H Fashion Revue and Clothing Selection programs on Saturday, August 7, 2008.
8. Discovering 4-H’ers may participate in the county fair 4-H Style Show.

DIVISION K-30 - Fashion Revue
Rules

1. An entrant may model a garment he or she has constructed, hand knitted or crocheted. Must be enrolled in the clothing project.
2. A garment or outfit may be either dressy or casual such as tailored or party clothes, suits, vests, slacks, active sportswear and coats.
3. An outfit consisting of one to three pieces such as party clothes, suits, vest, slacks, skirt, active wear and/or coats are acceptable as Fashion Revue entries. Blouses, shirts and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used to complete the outfit, they may be made or selected.
4. Undergarments and accessories may be made or selected by the member.
5. Outfits which will be worn in the State 4-H Fashion Revue should not be entered as a State Fair exhibit from the county.
6. To be eligible for the Iowa State Fair, a 4-H’er must:
a. Be enrolled in 4-H clothing project in current year.
b. Be in senior age range for 4-H (grades 9-12).
c. May go to the Iowa State Fair more than once.
d. Model a garment or outfit the entrant has constructed, hand knitted, machine knitted, or constructed during the current 4-H year.

DIVISION K-31 – Clothing Selection
Rules

1. An entrant may model a garment he or she has selected (did not cut and construct) for self. The outfit selected by the participant must be purchased, since the purpose of this program is to help youth develop skills in buying clothing. Member does not need to be enrolled in clothing project. Clothing may be purchased new or used. Gifts of clothing, either new or used, are not eligible.
2. Select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers goal and intended use for the selected outfit.
3. Have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison.
4. Outfits or accessories which will be worn in the State 4-H Clothing Selection program should not be entered as a State Fair exhibit from the county.
5. One boy, one girl, and one racial minority may be selected to represent Harrison County at the Iowa State Fair. To be eligible a 4-H’er must be in the senior age division.
6. A 4-H member may participate in the State 4-H Clothing Selection event only once as a senior.

DIVISION K-32 – The $15 Challenge
Rules
All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in the state event should:
1. Purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers goal or intended use for the selected outfit.
2. Have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison.
4. Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from a garage sale, consignment store, or resale shop (i.e. Goodwill, Salvation Army).
5. Cost of outfit must be $15 or less, not including shoes, accessories, or undergarments.
6. Receipt(s) MUST be turned in with Clothing Event Report Form.

NOTE: Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from any source, including consignment shops, used clothing stores, etc. Clothing items which are home-sewn are not eligible unless the completed garment was purchased from a used clothing source. Clothing items which are custom sewn specifically for the participant are not eligible.

 

 
 

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