One of the major activities of the 4-H year is the community or county fair, where every member has the opportunity to exhibit what he or she has learned in his or her project area during the year. Ask your county Extension staff for a copy of the most recent 4-H fair book so you can determine the schedule and requirements for the exhibit classes. This may help in planning the project work for your club members. As soon as the new fair books are available, make sure you get a copy for yourself and each of your members. Also make sure that your members get the necessary entry forms for fair exhibits and that they know how to fill them out correctly.
Some counties use interview judging at their county fairs.
This is a conference method of evaluating 4-H members' fair exhibits. In this method of judging, the 4-H member brings his or her exhibits and visits with the judge for a few minutes. The judge evaluates the member's acquired skills and knowledge and offers positive comments and suggestions for possible improvements in future projects. This can be one of the 4-Her's most helpful learning experiences of the year. Ribbon awards usually are given at fairs and in 4-H contests.