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Wayne County 4-H Building 10 Department

Still, FCS, and Small Animal Projects

 

Early Project Judging: July 7, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. at the Wayne County Fair Event Center

  • Look up your Project Name / Number and Judge Number / Category to be used when signing up for a judging time slot

State Fair Awards Program and Fashion Revue: July 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Shisler Center Ballroom. Dessert reception at 6:30 p.m.

Late Project Judging:  Aug. 4. 2025, from 6-9 p.m. at the Wayne County Fair Event Center

Links to the following items are now available.

  • Look up your Project Name / Number and Judge Number / Category to be used when signing up for a judging time slot

Members have the opportunity to make a traditional paper poster or they may make a presentation with a laptop, notebook, or tablet to use at judgings to present to the Judge. Food and Nutrition project members make a portfolio instead of a poster.

E-poster Requirements: The member may create an e-poster within a mainstream presentation software including, but not limited to PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Prezi. This e-poster may not include more than 15 slides or advancements. Members must bring their own device to share the presentation with the judge. Electricity may not be available, please bring a battery powered device. For the fair display, the member may print out the e-poster and attach a representation of the slides to a 22" x 28" full-size poster board.

4-H Stance On AI and Project Work: Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to extend learning and assist in creation of 4-H projects. AI is meant to support a 4-H member's work, much like asking other 4-H members or adults for help and is not intended as a replacement for the member's original thoughts and efforts. If AI is used, members should acknowledge it as a tool when showcasing their project such as during demonstrations and judging, etc.

2026 condensed project guidelines

Click here to access the condensed version of the project guidelines.

2026 full page project guidelines

Click here to view the full page of guidelines for each project.

Updated still/fcs project judging rubrics

sewing camp AND PATTERN AND FABRIC SELECTION CLINICS

food & nutrition project Guidelines

Building 10 Committee Members

Marcia Brueck, Bernie Caldwell, LeeAnn Caldwell, Kristen Davies, Cherie Smith, Sharon Emler, Priscilla Gresser, Isaac Kinney, Abby Avery, Abigail Clark, Priscilla Sprang, Erin Wirt; Junior Fair Board representatives: Maycie Avery and Katie Stoller; and Senior Fair Liaison: Sean Donley.