State 4-H Field Day

May 26, 2012, 8:00am - 6:00pm
University of California, Davis (Wellman, Hart, and Olson Halls)

The State 4-H Field Day takes place annually on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at the UC Davis campus from 8:00am until 6:00pm. The event is open to all 4-H members, volunteers, staff, and parents. Between 1,000 and 1,400 people attend the event. The event has a "picnic" feel as people bring chairs and socialize for the day on the Wellman Hall east lawn. The State 4-H Office provides coordination and facility support. Each contest and activity is coordinated by a group of 4-H staff, volunteers, and youth. During the event, 4-H members may participate in a variety of contests. Some contests require pre-qualification and/or pre-registration. Some are open to all during the event.

For the complete State 4-H Field Day event packet and registration details, please click here.

Coordinator: Carolyn Abrams at cmabrams@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644.
State Field Day Hotline: 530-752-4790

EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS:

Exhibit Application Form - Due May 15, 2012 (extended)
In addition to the structured activities, educational displays constitute a unique aspect of the State 4-H Field Day. These exhibits are a great opportunity to share knowledge, interact with youth and adults, and engage people in new activities. Interested in providing a hands-on activity, informative booth, younger member project, or community service craft? Consider hosting an exhibit or display at the State 4-H Field Day!

Contact: Meghan Oats, Exhibits and Displays Coordinator, at msoats@ucdavis.edu or (530) 752-4790.

EVENTS HELD AT STATE 4-H FIELD DAY:

State 4-H Presentation Day (pre-qualification and pre-registration required): Volunteer judges provide written feedback to individual or teams of 4-H members on their presentations. Judging is criterion-based using a rubric. Types of presentations vary between demonstrations, prepared speech, interpretive reading, impromptu, and others. Contact: Jacki Zediker at jkzediker@ucdavis.edu.
State 4-H Fashion Revue (pre-qualification and pre-registration required): Volunteer judges provide feedback on 4-H members’ clothing and accessory choices using criterion-based rubrics. Categories are Traditional, Consumer Science Purchased, Wearable Art Embellished, and Challenge. Open to the public are multiple service, craft, judging and fashion activities, and a fashion show. Organized by a committee of youth and adult volunteers. Contact: Jillian Barden at jmmilambarden@ucdavis.edu.
State 4-H Interview Contest (pre-registration encouraged): Before the event, 4-H members select a mock job and develop a cover letter and resume. At the event, 4-H members are interviewed and evaluated by three judges using a rubric. Contact: Kelly Hinde at hindekelly@gmail.com
State 4-H Plant Science Contest (no pre-registration necessary): The contest is organized into three parts: judging, plant identification, and written test. The four highest ranking senior 4-H members are qualified to participate in the national contest. Contact: Terry Berke at terry.berke@monsanto.com.

Entomology Contest (no pre-registration is necessary): The contest is divided into two parts: insect identification and knowledge. In the insect identification contest, 4-H members will identify 25-30 common local insects as well as exotic insects by using their common name and insect order. In the knowledge contest, 4-H members will be questioned on the human and environmental impact of insects, biology, taxonomy, anatomy, behavior, and insect disease. Contact: Amanda Penicks at PKSBackyardfarms@aol.com

State 4-H Photography Contest (pre-registration required): 4-H members may submit two photographs in various categories. Contact: John Trammell at techdude4h@gmail.com.
State 4-H Film Festival (pre-registration required): Provides a venue for teams of 4-H members to showcase their films. View a selection of previous year's films at http://www.youtube.com/user/California4H.
Contact: Ashlyn Aiu at aaiu@calpoly.edu.
Judging Contest (no pre-registration necessary): In each class, youth rank four items based on a standard; typically ten classes. Contact: Mary Ann Smith at maryann.smith@imperial.edu.
Logo Design Contest (no pre-registration necessary): In the morning, 4-H members may submit their logo design for the following year’s Field Day. In the afternoon, 4-H members vote on their favorite design.
4-H MyPlate Challenge (no pre-registration required): We invite you to submit a photograph illustrating how you’re creating healthy meals using MyPlate as a guide.The goal of the challenge is to encourage healthy eating habits and raise awareness around USDA’s MyPlate dietary guidelines. Contact: Terri Spezzano at tmspezzano@ucdavis.edu.

State 4-H Field Day

May 26, 2012, 8:00am - 6:00pmUniversity of California, Davis (Wellman, Hart, and Olson Halls)

May 26, 2012, 8:00am - 6:00pm
University of California, Davis (Wellman, Hart, and Olson Halls)