Junior Fair baking contest, style review, nutrition contest, sewing challenge information

Courtesy of Kathy Bruynis
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development and
County Extension Director

• The community is invited to the Junior Fair Baking Contest held in the Junior Fair Building during the fair.

The contest starts at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5. This year's baking projects are:

* Advanced (ages 14-18) – Mexican Casserole with Cornbread Topping
* Intermediate (ages 11-13) – Basic Biscuits
* Beginner (3rd grade through age 10) – Chocolate Chip Bars

Participants are responsible for bringing all the equipment needed for preparing their recipe. Ingredients will be provided. Older youths will help with managing the ovens for the younger members.

The members learn how to manage food preparation, plan ahead and work under a time limit. The judging grade is based on the following: Food Preparation counts 50%. This includes following directions, using correct methods, proper use of equipment and neatness. The finished product also counts 50%. This includes the appearance, flavor and quality.

Chairs are provided for the audience. Recipe sheets are made available and foods may be sampled.

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Nutrition Bowl Contest

The Nutrition Bowl Contest is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7 in the Junior Fair Building. The time is from 10 a.m. until noon.

There are age divisions for the contest; Junior for members ages 9-10, Intermediate for members ages 11-13 and Senior for members ages 14-19. In this contest, members may compete either as individuals (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) or as teams (Junior and Senior). Questions are asked on all phases of food including nutrition, cooking, table setting, meal planning, food safety, etc.

This is open to all the 4-H members. Each 4-H club is challenged to enter a team in the competition. Participants do not have to be taking a food and nutrition project. 4-H members may enter as a part of a team or as individuals.

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4-H SEWING CHALLENGE

The public is invited to the 4-H Sewing Challenge held in the Junior Fair Building on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m.

The categories are as follows:

* Advanced (ages 14-18) – Patch Pocket
* Intermediate (ages 11-13) – Gathering
* Beginner (3rd grade through age 10) – Sew on a flat 2-hole button

All the equipment and supplies needed for the contest will be furnished. The members use the sewing skills they have learned to complete the sewing task and helpful techniques for the sewing challenge are provided on the entry form.

This is open to all the 4-H members. Participants do not have to be taking a sewing project to participate. Chairs are provided for the audience.

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4-H Style Review

The 4-H Style Show will be held at the Highland County Fair on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m.

4-H members will be modeling all the beautiful outfits that they made this year.

This event will be held in the Multi-Purpose Building. Please plan to attend and see the wonderful outfits exhibited by our Highland County 4-H members.

This will be an exciting event, so come on out to the Fair to see everything and stop by and rest your feet while you relax and watch the Style Show.

Following the Style Show the Modeling Awards will be presented along with the Wool Award, Outstanding Nutrition Exhibitor, Outstanding Clothing and Textile Exhibitor Awards, and the Mary E. Fisher Award.