Recycled Arts for the Fair
I have the privilege of writing about our last class in the 4-H Division-CLASS 18: Recycled Arts for North Florida Fair. For this class you will create an original piece using recycled or natural products. The art can be 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional. At least half of...
Blue Ribbon Scrapbooking and Poetry
Do you love to get creative and capture special memories? Show off your talents in the scrapbook (Class 14) or poetry (class 15) at the North Florida Fair! How to Enter a Scrapbook for Class 14: Scrapbooking If you enjoy taking pictures and scrapbooking, you can...
Let’s Grow together at the Northwest 4-H Volunteer Forum!
Dates: January 10-11, 2025 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Are you excited about helping young people grow? Do you want to become a stronger leader and connect with others who share your passion? Then save the date for the Northwest 4-H Volunteer Forum in Panama City...
Blue Ribbon Baked Goods
4-H baked goods handbook Participating in the North Florida Fair’s 4-H baked goods division offers young bakers a chance to showcase their culinary skills. With various divisions and classes, participants can submit items such as yeast breads, cakes, cookies, pies,...
Blue Ribbon Photos and Posters
Participating in the North Florida Fair provides 4-H youth with the opportunity to showcase their creativity and skills through photography and poster exhibits. As part of Department 201, Classes 10 and 11, these exhibits can express a wide range of interests while...
Cloverbud Exhibit Entries at the North Florida Fair
The North Florida Fair is a wonderful opportunity for 4-H youth to showcase their hard work, and that includes Cloverbuds! Youth aged 5 to 7 as of September 1 in the current 4-H year are eligible to participate in Florida 4-H and submit entries to the fair. This...
All About Tabletop Exhibits for the North Florida Fair
Planning your North Florida Fair entry is a great way to begin the new 4-H program year. Whether you are a new or returning 4-H member, the decisions about what to enter and which category to choose for your entry may seem like big challenges. For new and returning...
Blue Ribbon Clothing Construction, Sewing, & Needlepoint
Class 4 Needlework Sewing and needlework might seem like traditional crafts, but they are more relevant to today's youth than ever before. These hands-on activities not only offer a creative outlet but also teach essential life skills such as planning, organizing, and...
Grow a Blue Ribbon Plant
It's hard to believe fair season is just around the corner. I remember as a youth the excitement of entering my projects in the county fair. Today I will be sharing tips for preparing your plant project for exhibition at the fair. At the North Florida Fair, youth...
Why Crafts are Important to 4-H Project Work
When you think of the word “crafting,” you may think of hot glue sticks and pipe cleaners, but crafting also includes practices such as ceramics, woodworking, calligraphy, and leather stamping as well. Using crafting as a teaching tool can encourage youth to apply...