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Below are helpful webinars, resources and policies that can guide the planning and execution of a well-organized, engaging, and successful county fair.
County Fair Webinars
This four-part series discusses a variety of topics including superintendents, ribbons, first impressions, and grievance plans. Each webinar video has PowerPoint slides (PDF) available to view.
Judges, Superintendents, Rules/Fairbook, Ribbons OH MY! PowerPoint Slides (pdf)
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What is the Public's First Impression of Your Fair? Topics include marketing messages, exhibits to highlight a VIBRANT 4-H program and serving the public in 4-H Concession Stands. PowerPoint Slides (pdf)
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Making the Ask! Inviting fairgoers to become a part of 4-H as a member or volunteer. PowerPoint Slides(pdf)
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Challenges or Opportunities? Extension Board or Fair Board, who does what? Complaints or Conflicts, steps to develop a grievance plan. PowerPoint Slides (pdf)
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Livestock Fair Management Webinars
This series of webinars is designed for county fair board members, Extension agents, and volunteers involved in local livestock fair management and leadership.
April 2024
Roles and Responsibilities |
Awards |
Insurance |
KDA Resources and Traceability |
Premium Auctions |
Risk Management |
Showmanship and Round Robin |
Tagging and ID Recommendations |
2022 County Fair Livestock Management Webinars
- Who's Who of County Fair
- Slides
- Check-In Systems 1
- Check-In Systems 2
- Fair Management Software 1
- Fair Management Software 2
- Recruiting Fair Board Members 1
- Recruiting Fair Board Members 2
- Safety First! Developing an Emergency Plan for the County Fair
- Premium Sales 1
- Premium Sales 2
- Judges 1
- Judges 2
- KDA - Updates, Resources and Tagging Recommendations
2020 County Fair Livestock Management Webinars
4-H Project Exhibit Judging
Superintendents
- 4-H Project Exhibit: A Superintendent's Role (pdf)
- Superintendent General Project Check List (word)
- Superintendent Animal Project Check List (word)
- Supt "Ask" Letter Sample (word)
- Supt "Confirm" Letter Sample (word)
Judges
Signage
- Project Signs (11x17 pdf)
- Ribbon Explanation Signs (11x17 pdf)
- Parental Signs (11x17 pdf)
- 4-H Pledge Signs (11x17 pdf)
- Livestock Stall Cards (word)
- Horse Stall Cards (word)
- Rabbit/Poultry Cage Cards (word)
Concession Stands
- Considerations when hiring a Food Stand Manager April 30 Zoom information in Tip Sheet and Tuesday Letter
- Riley County Food Stand Manager Job Description
- Cowley County Menus
- Edwards County Concession Stand Duty List
- Ellis County Concession Order Sheets
- Harvey County Rules and Procedures
- Harvey County Menu
- Kingman Fair Menu
- MIDWAY/RUSSELL MENU
- Miami County Concession Stand Guide
- Food Safety at the Food Stand (ppt)
- Food Safety at the Food Stand Pre-Test (word)
- Food Safety at the Food Stand Post-Test (word)