Extension > Youth Development > Minnesota 4-H > State fair > State fair resources
4-H state fair participant resources
Resources for you to use before and during the state fair will be posted on this page as they become available. Please check back often to get the latest information.
4-H general information & procedures
4-H summer employment opportunities
A variety of employment are available at 4-H state-level summer events.
Applications are accepted up to five working days prior to the event. Priority will be given to applications received by June 1.
4-H rules & premiums:
4-H State Fair Premium Book 2013 will be posted beginning of June
Reminder the 4-H State Fair Premium Book will ONLY be available electronically in 2013
Acknowledgement of Rules
All 4-H state fair participants are required to sign Form 41 (provided
by their county) acknowledging that they will abide by the State Fair
Competitive Exhibit Rules during the fair. View
Acknowledgement of Rules
How to join the 4-H conversation on Twitter 392 K
Get 4-H announcements on your cell phone during the state fair 379 K
Gate admission tickets Posted June 2013
Program & lodging fees Posted June 2013
Security procedures for buses and vehicle unloading, loading & parking Posted June 2013
- Territorial Hall directions, driving and campus maps Note: University Ave construction may change routes available.
Adult chaperones
- Chaperone responsibilities
- Extension educator chaperones
- Dorm manager responsibilities
Activity Center, Learn By Doing Center & Market Square
Health Care
- General information
- Special notes from nursing staff
- Health care policy
2013 Quotas
2013 General projects quotas
Animal science information
Livestock projects quota information: Dairy Goat & Meat Goat trips ARE interchangeable.
Livestock quotas bonus trip information Posted April 15, 2013
- 2013 Livestock bonus trip award letter
- Livestock bonus trip awards
Horse quotas bonus trip information Posted April 15, 2013
- Horse quota by county
- The listed quotas do not include the county program bonus trips.
- Horse Related Quota is 2 per county
- 2013 Horse bonus trip award letter
- Horse bonus trip awards
Herdsmanship Posted June 2013
Herdsmanship Consumer Education - Promotional Activities Tip Sheet
Expressive arts information
Share the Fun Application Posted June 1
Contact information:
State Fair 4-H Phone Numbers
Minnesota 4-H summer staff
For additional information contact:
Brad Rugg, ruggx002@umn.edu or Karen Nelson, nelso367@umn.edu at the Extension Center for Youth Development, 1-800-444-4238 or 1-612-624-2116.
4-H state fair schedules - 2013
- 2013
General encampments Posted April 18, 2013
- 4-H State fair schedule for participants
- 2013 Project judging schedules (all encampments on one page)
-
2013 General encampments Posted April 18, 2013
Bus unloading & loading
- Territorial Hall directions, driving and campus maps
- Territorial Hall busing schedule
- Bailey Hall busing schedule
- Non-Livestock weekend busing schedule
Food service - KP Duty
Encampment 1 | Encampment 2
Encampment 3 | Encampment 4
Expressive arts information - schedules
Share the Fun rehearsal schedules ~ SCHEDULES 2013
Livestock Encampment | Encampment 1 | Encampment 2 | Encampment 3 | Encampment
2013 Public Presentation list by county below (if changes are needed contact 4-H Activities office at the state fair 651-643-6394 or your extension office)
- Livestock weekend public presentations/demonstrations
- General encampment public presentations/demonstrations below
- Encampment 1 | Encampment 2 | Encampment 3 | Encampment 4
2013
County Arts-in judging schedules Will be updated through August 21, 2013
2013 Performing Arts Judging Schedules below (if changes are needed contact 4-H Activities office at the state fair 651-643-6394 or your extension office) available August 21, 2013
- Encampment 1 | Encampment 2 | Encampment 3 | Encampment 4
For additional information contact:
Brad Rugg, ruggx002@umn.edu or Karen Nelson, nelso367@umn.edu at the Extension Center for Youth Development, 1-800-444-4238 or 1-612-624-2116
4-H State Fair Policies
- Minnesota 4-H Event/Activity Policy & Guidelines
- Dual Trip Policy
- Building and Exhibit Hall Operating Policy
- Discipline & Dorm Policy
- Cell Phone Policy
- Health Care Policy
- Appeals
For additional information contact:
Brad Rugg, ruggx002@umn.edu or Karen Nelson, nelso367@umn.edu at the Extension Center for Youth Development, 1-800-444-4238 or 1-612-624-2116.

Minnesota Operation: Military Kids