Dakota- Thurston News Update

Sydney Williams, Extension Assistant, sydney.williams@unl.edu

Bobbie Hingst, Office Assistant, bhingst2@unl.edu

Aaliyah Soll, Summer Intern, asoll2@unl.edu

Email: thurston-county@unl.edu
Location: 415 Main Street, Pender, NE, USA
Phone: 402-385-6041
Facebook: facebook.com/UNLExtensionThurston/

Angela Abts, 4-H Extension Educator, aabts2@unl.edu

Julie Boyle, Health & Wellbeing Extension Educator, julie.boyle@unl.edu

Website: www.dakota.unl.edu
Location: 1505 Broadway Street, Dakota City, NE, USA
Phone: 402-987-2140

4-H is all about learning! But at the fair we want you to tell us all the things you learned while making and working on your projects! For a quick reference list on the supporting information click here: Paperwork for 4-H Exhibits.docx

19) Late Policy - 4-H members are to pre-enter their projects for deadline will be accessed a $10 fee per individual. Entries will be accepted up to one week past the deadline, as long as the late fee has been paid.

These do not apply to any State Fair submissions! State Fair deadlines are hard and firm!

All exhibitors of livestock are required to wear a predominately white, black, or grey 4-H t-shirt (Extension Office approved) or plain white long sleeved shirt (button down with collar , no ruffles or fancy lace), and Dark blue denim jeans. Exhibitors wearing plain white shirts must wear a 4-H armband. Exhibitors of large animals and/or horses are required to wear soft soled shoes. Horse exhibitors see equine section for specific dress code guidelines. Shoes must be closed toe. NO HATS ALLOWED. 4-H members not attired in proper dress code may be lowered a ribbon placing.

Clean up day will be on Saturday, July 25th! There will be a meal provided for everyone! Hope to see everyone there!!! 😊

ALL Modeling is judged on this day, and ALL Clothing Construction, Posters, Quilting, Knitting/Crocheting, Clothing Accessories, and Clothing Challenge Entries must be entered ON THIS DAY!! This includes all sewing, Shopping in Style and Attention Shoppers, Knitting & Crocheting, Accessories, & Quilt Quest.

• Check- in is at 1:00 PM
• Judging begins at 1:15 PM

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY AS THINGS HAVE CHANGED FOR THIS YEAR!

Poultry Exhibitors - When you enter your animals Wednesday, July 29th, from 6:00 –7:30 PM we are asking that you check your animals in with either the superintendents or Extension Staff. We want to try and ensure that our show programs are accurate. Your assistance on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Rabbit Exhibitors - The Rabbit Show is on Tuesday, July 28th. Check-in options are: Monday, July 27th from 6-8 PM or Tuesday, July 28th 7:30-8 AM. Showmanship start time has changed to 8:00 AM and the show begins at 10:30 AM.

Bedding - The fair board will be supplying bedding for livestock projects. If you have special needs for your projects, it is your responsibility to bring the supplies or contact the Fair Board.

Stalling Horses - The Dakota Thurston County Fair Board voted in 2010, That if a horse is showed, it must be stalled. No veterinarian excuses will be accepted. This applies to all horses exhibiting at the 4-H Horse Show, no exceptions. All horses must be stalled and checked in at the fairgrounds with the Superintendents or Extension Staff on Wednesday, July 29th from 6:00-7:30 PM.

Bucket Calves - Record books for the Bucket Calf project are due to the Fair Livestock Office by Noon on Thursday, July 30th. Interviews will be from 1-3 PM on Thursday July 30th. There will also be a sign up sheet for interview times at Beef Cattle Check-in on Wednesday evening!

No early release of animals - Please refer to the fair book for the following rule: All live animals, 4-H/FFA, Open Class (except cats, dogs, household pets/birds) will remain on the grounds for the duration of the fair. No early releases. Also see the following statement from the Fair Board: Penalty– Premiums will be pulled for exhibits leaving the fairgrounds prior to the aforementioned release time.

• Animals other than rabbits, may arrive anytime on Wednesday, July 29th, as the grounds will be open for livestock arrivals. Official livestock Stalling will be posted on Tuesday afternoon. Any livestock or tack, on premises before Wednesday, the Dakota- Thurston Fairboard is not responsible for theft.
• Thursday, July 30th, all 4-Hers are invited to ride on the float for the parade! Meet at 5pm on the east side of the campground to get on the float! Adults are welcomed to ride on the float as well!
• Horticulture Exhibitors
1. Reminder: You need the Cultivar or variety when checking in your horticulture exhibits on Wednesday at the fair. This is a required portion of the project.
• For Example: Class 248- Watermelon, Crimson Sweet
• Please contact the Dakota or Thurston extension offices with any questions!

Livestock Check-in is on Wednesday, July 29th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the fairgrounds!

Please check-in your animals at the respective livestock scale. This will help us with making sure we have the right exhibitors and livestock that are on the fairgrounds and help with correct stall assignments and correct show programs. Reminder: Swine ear tags need to be purchased for $3.00 each at the time of check-in (if don't have any already)

• Wednesday Night: The Fairboard will be cooking up FREE burger and hotdogs meal to all 4H families and volunteers. Located in the Show Arena starting at 6:00 pm.

• 4H wristbands will be distributed with the backtags. The wristband allows the 4H exhibitors free gate admission to the tractor pull, figure 8, kids day, and bull riding events.

• 4H Family pass available for $30 to get into tractor pull, figure 8 and bull riding. Contact Miranda at 402-922-0992 or during fair clean up on July 25th if you want to buy passes for the upcoming year.

Join us for a fun new event happening at the Dakota-Thurston County Fair! Ag Olympics brought to you by the Dakota and Thurston County 4-H Ambassadors! Test your skills and see who comes home with the gold!

Date: Friday, July, 31st

Time: 8:30 PM

Location: Show Arena

Ages: 12-18

For a full schedule of events visit dtfair.com. Remember - parking and Fairground entrance is FREE!

See Rule 20 in 4-H General Rules in Fair Book:

20) At the end of the fair, all pens and stalls must be clean with no waste left behind. Failure to do so will result in loss of fair premium.

For more information visit: https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/state-fair/livestock-exhibitor/livestock-identification/

Livestock includes: All large animals, rabbits, poultry and basically any livestock.

In Person Contests include: Fashion Show, Presentations, ID Contests, and basically anything else that you have to come in person to participate.