Welcome 4-H Families and exhibitors to the 2023 Wyandotte County 4-H Summer Showcase pre-entry system! The following link will take you to the updated 4-H Exhibitor Handbook and FairEntry help guides located on our county's website,

https://www.wyandotte.k-state.edu/program_areas/4-h/4-hfair/index.html

Don't forget entries will close at 11:59pm p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

The following are updated policy regarding showcasing events in Wyandotte County 4-H:

• Beginning Oct. 1 2018, 4-H Rule Variances for the Wyandotte County Fair and all Showcase events hosted by K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County events will not be allowed for:

1. Late 4-H enrollment on 4-H Online Enrollment system after established May 1 deadline annually. No exceptions.

2. 4-H project changes on 4-H Online Enrollment system after established May 1 deadline annually. No exceptions.

3. Turning in Identification Paperwork for a livestock animal of any kind, or horse after established May 1 deadline annually. No exceptions.

4. Not attending a mandatory scheduled market livestock weigh-in or tagging event, poultry Pullorum testing or rabbit tattooing event, to participate at Wyandotte County Fair or other K-State Research and Extension hosted showcase events. No exceptions.

5. Late 4-H Division entries for the Wyandotte County Fair or other K-State Research and Extension Wyandotte County hosted showcase event entries after grace period. No exceptions.

6. Death of animal or replacement animals, to be shown in 4-H Divisions showcased at Wyandotte County Fair or any other K-State Research and Extension Wyandotte County hosted showcase event. No exceptions.

7. Transfer of ownership of animals of any kind to be shown in 4-H Divisions showcased at Wyandotte County Fair or any other K-State Research and Extension Wyandotte County hosted showcase event. No exceptions.

8. All youth who plan to exhibit livestock during the 4-H Summer Showcase held during the Wyandotte County Fair must have completed their Youthfor theQuality Care of Animals certification through an in-person or online course by May 1 annually

• Beginning Oct. 1, 2018, Wyandotte 4-H County Fair and all Showcase events hosted by K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County Pre-Entries for events must be completed by assigned deadline on Master 4-H Calendar or as otherwise communicated through other media including but not limited to: Wyandotte County 4-H Facebook, K-State Research Extension Website, 4-H Online Announcements, email etc.

• Late 4-H entries will be allowed a grace period for one business week for a $25

fee per late entry.

• Late 4-H Division entry fees will be donated to a local scholarship line item within the

4-H Reimbursable account and to be used at current 4-H Youth and Development

Extension Agent’s discretion.

• After one business week, no 4-H Division entries will be accepted. No exceptions.

• Beginning Oct. 1, 2018, Wyandotte 4-H County Fair and all Showcase events hosted by K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County events implement the following rules:

• An entry can only be shown in one division (i.e. a 4-H bucket calf entry could not be shown in the 4-H beef, 4-H dairy divisions or Open Division Classes, a 4-H rabbit entry cannot be

entered in the 4-H pet division or Open Division Classes, or a 4-H arts and crafts exhibit could not be shown in the 4-H clothing area or in Open Division Classes). Families must select the most appropriate division and/or classes to enter and only enter the one division/class.

• Uncontrollable animals exhibited in 4-H Divisions may be asked to leave the Wyandotte County Fair at the discretion of the superintendents and may not be allowed to show or sell at the Livestock Premium Auction. It is strongly suggested that an adult be present when 4-Hers are handling livestock and horses.