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Event Descriptions
Bread Workshop
If you are between the ages of 8 and 18, you'll have fun making bread. Because of the limited space and the number wishing to attend, you may sign up for only one workshop on a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your own apron. There will be a small charge to cover cost. The fee must accompany registration.
Egg Demo
Fashion Revue
Horse Events (Also see 4-H Horse Program)
Judging Teams
If you are between the ages of 8 and 18, you'll have fun making bread. Because of the limited space and the number wishing to attend, you may sign up for only one workshop on a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your own apron. There will be a small charge to cover cost. The fee must accompany registration.
Dog Obedience
- Fee covers insurance and awards presented at the final training session.
- Pre-registration and informational meetings are held.
- All dog owners must present a current rabies certificate.
Egg Demo
- Held at State Fair
- Demonstration using eggs
- National trip awarded as well
Fashion Revue
- A chance to either sew an outfit or pull together an outfit from stores and then model it for judged competition.
- Classes are Formal Wear, Active Wear, Tailored, Separates, Regular Wear, Costumes, Creative Choice, Outer Wear, and Ready to Wear
- Four age divisions in each class: Clover, Junior, Intermediates and Senior
Horse Events (Also see 4-H Horse Program)
- Horse Judging: No touching the animals. Judge them on conformation and performance. Contests held on County, State and National levels
- Hippology: Judge horses, complete a written test and a lab test.
- Horse Bowl: Questions are asked and you buzz in to answer. Just like "It's Academic." Contests held on County, State and National levels. County Practices begin in Sept/October and finish up at State competition in April.
- Public Speaking
- Nationals are held in Kentucky
- NO HORSES ARE NEEDED TO COMPETE IN ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS
- Demonstration: Pick an area or topic of interest to you and present a demonstration on "how to".
Judging Teams
Livestock:
- Three teams (junior, intermediate and seniors) go to State
- Seniors can be selected to represent State at Nationals
- Event is held at County Fair
- Oral Reasons must be given.
Rabbit
- Individual or Team
- No National Contest for this one
Wildlife Judging
- 200 different plants, seeds or bark by category for identification
- Quality judging as well
- Rotating National location
Purchase Power Team
- Contest is different every year at the Maryland State Fair.
- Classes range from: garden tools, glues, trash bags, fitness equipment, breakfast cereals, cell phones, etc
Poultry
- No need to own chickens
- Buy live chickens in spring to raise as broilers.
- Nationals held in Louisville, Kentucky
- Regionals at Virginia State Fair
Sewing Workshops
- Enhance sewing skills or learn new ones.
- Hands on training in cutting your project out from a pattern, selecting a pattern and using a machine.
Call the 4-H office for additional information. (301) 934-5403 or (301) 753-8195. All scheduled events are subject to change, call the office for exact dates/times/locations.
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Last updated: 03/12/2012