Posters

This poster about dog training methods won the purple ribbon in 2022. It was made by a 9th grade youth.

Show off what you learned this year by making an educational poster! Check the fairbook for poster topics and guidelines. Remember to register your entries with the Barron County Fair by the entry deadline in mid-June.

Bring your posters to the Youth Expo Building on Tuesday of Fair Week between 1 and 6 pm for conference judging by the Vet Science Area Judge. Posters will be placed on display in the Youth Expo Building.

Poster Tips

Canva.com is a popular tool for making posters! Create a new design using the School Board template (11"x17"). When your poster is complete, download your file and send it to a printer, such as Rice Lake Printery. Ask your poster to be printed on 11"x17" cardstock.
Use all the space on your poster. The margins should be 1" or less.
Make sure you understand everything you put on your poster. Your judge will ask you questions about your poster!

Poster Tips for Grades 6 - 13

If your poster includes facts, but sure to cite your source(s) correctly. If you use multiple sources, use footnotes or a references list. You don't have to remember all the APA7 rules to make a citation - use a free online tool like Citation Machine instead!
If you use photos from the internet, make sure they have a Creative Commons license. Attribute the photos as directed by the creator.

Poster Tips for Grades 9 - 13

Did you know there are formal academic and scientific poster styles? Click here for a step-by-step guide to academic posters from Staffordshire University.

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