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. |