2008 NYS Fair August 21 - September 1.

Find any state's fair and you have likely found 4-H. New York State 4-H is fortunate to have continued support from the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets and Cornell University for our efforts at our state fair.  Together we are committed to youth, agriculture and showing the best of New York. 

2008 County Rotations

07 Youth Building Premium Book

Youth Department Animal Science

4-H'ers, ages 8 - 19 years of age, participate in State Fair and are provided opportunities to:

• Display what they have learned
• Enhance individual learning & skill development
• Receive recognition
• Learn & recognize standards of quality
• Learn & apply research-based subject matter
• Promote public awareness of the 4-H Youth Development program

4-H Volunteer Recognition at NYS Fair: Nominate a special 4-H volunteer to be recognized as "4-H Volunteer of the Day" Read memo to Extension Staff and use the

on-line nomination form.

NEWS!  Looking to reflect on last year?  Check out the News from the State Fair (2007)! or the PHOTOS.

Exciting Opportunities for Youth and Adults at the NYS Fair!  

Teen Leader Packet -includes information about:

• Teen leader position descriptions for youth 13 - 19 years of age

• Deadlines for nominating Teens

• Teen Leader Nomination Forms - Youth Building & Animal Science  NOTE: ONLY Extension Educators / County Designee may nominate teens for Teen Leader positions. Nominations are due 7/15.

Contests & Activities for youth 8 - 19 years of age.

• Produced In New York Fri. 8/22 / Wed. 8/27/ Sun. 8/31
• Creative Apple Recipe Contest
• Fashion Revue
• Chicken Barbecue Contest Friday 8/22
• Turkey Barbecue Contest - Friday 8/22
• Egg Preparation Contest - Saturday 8/30

Key Leader / Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Assistant Information for teens 16 years of age and older). Job Descriptions and Application. Provides teens with 12+ days of leadership and team work experiences and opportunities. Applications due 7/15.

Other Exciting Opportunities

State Fair Presentation Opportunity for Registered State 4-H Presenters - see memo, registration due by Friday, Aug. 17th

OMK - Hands On Activities using Operation Military Kids projects

Evaluation helps youth make the best better!  Click on 'evaluation' link to see copies of individual evaluation sheets.

Preparing for NYS Fair:

• NYS Fair Survival Guide for Educators - Handbook for Staff - a "must read" specifically for Educators
• Master List Procedure

Dormitory Pre-registration Forms - DUE AUGUST 10th Male / Female

• NYS Fair Youth Building Dormitory Chaperone Guidelines

• Dormitory Exception Form

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NEW in 2008!

Window Box Challenge

Youth Design Show - Horticulture Building - Participation is Limited! First Come - First Served.

Section E - Visual Arts

Photographic Exhibition Tips ... How To Show Your Stuff 

Creative Framing - Tip Sheet

T-Shirt Challenge!