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See Results Online at:
http://z.umn.edu/wrightfairresults
(See State Fair Information page here for State Fair Line-ups)
Awards and Ribbon Colors
Awards and Ribbon Colors
All projects, except Cloverbuds and Fashion Revue, are awarded based on the system detailed here. One Grand and Reserve Champion is awarded in each project area (livestock may have special awards). Fashion Revue exhibits receive participation ribbons with a group of outstanding exhibits selected for the “Honor Court”. Cloverbuds do not compete and all receive the same ribbon. In many projects, conference judging determines ribbon awards. The judge talks to the 4-H’er to evaluate the skills and knowledge learned through project work, and determine the quality the 4-H’er has achieved. Half of ribbon placing is determined by knowledge and growth in the project and half is determined by visually evaluating the quality of the exhibit.
NOTE: Orange ribbon placings on the results screen are not actually a ribbon placement - this designation indicates that a project has been selected by the judge for state fair eligibility.
Cloverbuds: receive ‘participation’ ribbons
White: “I’ve tried, I’ve learned, but there is room for improvement and more learning, to reach a standard of skills and knowledge appropriate for my age and my years of experience in the project.”
Red: “I’ve tried, I’ve learned, and I’ve achieved a level of skill meeting expectations for my age and years of experience, but still have room to learn and do more.”
Blue: “I’ve tried, I’ve learned, and have reached most of my goals in this project. I’ve exceeded the level of achievement expected of me for my age and years of experience, but there still is room to learn and do more.”
Purple/Champion: “I’ve tried, I’ve learned, and succeeded in reaching a high level of achievement. I know that I can still challenge myself to reach even higher levels of knowledge and skills in my project.” Only one Grand Champion and one Reserve Champion ribbon are given out per project area. Additional purple ribbons are offered in some projects. Only one Grand Champion and one Reserve Champion ribbon are awarded per class. A judge may select additional projects to receive yellow honorable mention ribbons.
NOTE: Orange ribbon placings on the results screen are not actually a ribbon placement - this designation indicates that a project has been selected by the judge for state fair eligibility.
Qualifying for the State Fair or State Shows
Qualifying for the State Fair or State Shows
After judging is completed, Judges are then asked review all the projects and select the top two projects to receive the grand and reserve champion placings, and additional top placing projects for a “State Fair Line Up.” The youth placed on this list typically have projects that the judge feels are worthy of competing at the MN State Fair. The line-ups are posted for public viewing the day after Static Exhibit judging and shortly after each livestock show, inside the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds. as well as on the State Fair Information page on this website. Youth are asked to review the posters and decline or accept any trips they’ve won. This process can be confusing, so we hope that you will ask any 4-H Staff Member about any questions you may have!
If you are selected to participate at the MN State Fair, and meet the qualifications, there will be some paperwork you’ll be asked to complete and a video you'll need to watch. Your exhibit will need to be brought home following the County Fair, refreshed, or altered with any suggestions the judge had for you, and returned to the Extension office by the deadline. 4-H Staff will deliver all projects to the State Fair prior to the start of the fair (static projects only), and you will participate in conference judging at the State Fair, similar to the County Fair! Your exhibit will stay on display at the 4-H Building for all 12 days of the MN State Fair.
If you are selected to participate at the MN State Fair, and meet the qualifications, there will be some paperwork you’ll be asked to complete and a video you'll need to watch. Your exhibit will need to be brought home following the County Fair, refreshed, or altered with any suggestions the judge had for you, and returned to the Extension office by the deadline. 4-H Staff will deliver all projects to the State Fair prior to the start of the fair (static projects only), and you will participate in conference judging at the State Fair, similar to the County Fair! Your exhibit will stay on display at the 4-H Building for all 12 days of the MN State Fair.
Premiums
Premiums
Each member or club exhibit at the fair is awarded a specific amount of money depending upon the ribbon placing as shown in the tables below. Premium checks will be mailed out following the fair.
Project Area Blue Red WhiteCloverbud Static 2.00Cloverbud Livestock 3.00Static Exhibits 3.00 2.00 1.00Demonstrations 10.00 8.00 6.00Fashion Revue 5.00 (participation)
Project Area Blue Red WhiteCloverbud Static 2.00Cloverbud Livestock 3.00Static Exhibits 3.00 2.00 1.00Demonstrations 10.00 8.00 6.00Fashion Revue 5.00 (participation)
Club Projects
Project Area Blue Red WhiteBanner 20.00 15.00 10.00Previous Exhibited Banner 4.00 (participation)Community Pride 10.00 8.00 6.00Club Scrapbook 10.00 8.00 6.00Murals/Roadside Sign 20.00 (participation)Share-the-Fun 30.00 (participation)Animal Science
Project Area Blue Red WhiteBeef 10.00 8.00 7.00Dairy 10.00 8.00 7.00Dairy Production Awards 5.00 3.00 2.00Dog 5.00 4.00 3.00Goats 7.00 5.00 4.00Fun with Goats Participation 5.00Horse 4.00 3.00 2.00Achievements & Training 5.00 per classPoultry 4.00 3.00 2.00Rabbits 4.00 3.00 2.00Sheep & Fleece Award 7.00 5.00 4.00Lamb Lead Participation 5.00Swine 7.00 5.00 4.00Rate of Gain Award 5.00 3.00 2.00Interview Participation 5.00Showmanship Participation 5.00Round Robin Showmanship Contest
1st Place - $40 2nd Place - $30 3rd Place - $20 4th Place - $102024 Award Sponsors
2024 Award Sponsors
Thank you for your support of Wright County 4-H!
Thank you for your support of Wright County 4-H!
BRONZE LEVEL $1-49
Applebees of Buffalo
Applebees of Monticello
Bison Creek Event Center
Brian O’Gara of Lil’ Orbits
Buffalo A&W
Chatters Monticello
Culvers
Emagine Theater of Delano
Emagine Theater of Rogers
Fresh Acres Farm and Fall Festival
J & B Cattle Company
Larison Family
Scott Peterson
Space Aliens
Dominos Pizza
Howling Coyote Farms
SILVER LEVEL $50-100
AMPI
Applebees of Delano
Bender Farms
Buffalo Companion Animal Clinic
Buffalo Lions Club
Centra Sota
Cowchip Corner
Dairy Queen
Good Samaritan Society- Howard Lake
Hickman’s Repair LLC
KFC
Lau Mar Farms
Maynards
Midwest Machinery Co
Monticello Emagine Theater
Spikes Feed & Seed/Gertens Greenhouse
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Northland Refrigeration
Buffalo Floral & Landscaping
Taco John’s
GOLD LEVEL $101-300
Buff N Glo Car Wash
Compeer Financial
Crow River Lamb & Wool
Dave’s Town Club
Fleet Farm
JC Heavy Truck Service
Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council #8253
Kwik Trip
Lange and Sons Equipment Transport
Morries Buffalo Ford
Munson Lake Nutrition
Shlauderaff Implement Co
Trueman Welters Inc
Valley View Dairy
Red Barn Veterinary Service
BestFriends Vet Clinic
Sarah Wolff Virtual Executive Solutions
Neumann Farms
ABC Dairy—Walter Family
Crane Land & Livestock
Simpson Family
Kremers Toy and Hobby
Viking Saddlery
Salon Tuscan
American Legion—Howard Lake
DIAMOND LEVEL $300+
C & C Embroidery
Wagner Family
Elfmann Excavating
We are currently seeking sponsors for 2025 awards –
contact the Extension Office if you are interested!
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