DEPARTMENT 63 - YOUTH FOLK ARTS

FOLK PATTERNS

Superintendent

Veronica Dupuis, (586) 727-7278

Premiums

A=$2; B=$1.25; C=$1

Judging

Monday at 10:00 a.m.

Location

Still Exhibit Barn

Objective

To gain knowledge and appreciation for traditions, skills and folklore that surrounds our families, communities and world places and people. 4-H Folk Patterns includes learning about traditions, skills and folklore in our families, communities, schools, 4-H groups and regions.

 

Fair Exhibit Requirements

1. All exhibits must remain at the fair until Sunday, 8 a.m.

2. An interview is required for all exhibits.

3. A protective see-through covering is recommended during fair week for items that may get soiled.

4. Select a class that corresponds with project area.

5. A project notebook will be required for each exhibit.  Judging will be conducted by the number of years in project area:

1st year Project

2nd & 3rd year Project

4 or more years in Project

Report Form (from Extension 4-H Office) Available

SECTIONS                                       CLASSES

 

SECTION 1 -Individual Exhibits

Class 01 Folk Skills/Crafts

Class 02 Family Folklore (genealogy)

Class 03 Food ways (customs of food production, preservation, preparation, presentation, marketing, and folklore).

Class 04 Photography (historical sites, craftsmanship, events/festivals in your community)

Class 05 Documented Interview

Class 06 Historical clothing

Class 07 Heritage Gardening

Class 08 Heritage Artifacts/Collections

Class 09 Community Folklore

Class 10 Folk Games and Toys

Class 11 Livestock/Animal Lore

Class 12 Architecture/Buildings/Shelters

Class 13 Hunting/Fishing/Trapping Lore

Class 14 Indian Lore

Class 15 Ethnic Celebrations

Class 16 Occupational Traditions

Class 17 Folk Medicine

Class 18 Any other not listed above

Grand/Reserve Champion awarded, if warranted

SECTION 2 -Christmas Ornament

Christmas Tree Ornament to be used for the Michigan 100th Anniversary Tree at the Festival of Trees.  Create a Christmas ornament that has special meaning or represents personal or club background and/or heritage of 4-H.  Complete a one-page description of the meaning and/or history depicted on the ornament.

NOTE:  The ornament and one page description will not be returned to you.

Class 01 Individual

Class 02 Club,  No Premiums