The “Cloverbud” and “Exploring” Departments at the County Fair are for younger youth who are still exploring their interests and trying out new skills. These departments give elementary age youth a chance to share a wide variety of exhibits with a judge to discuss their work and help develop their talents.
CLOVERBUDS: ALL youth who are in 5 year-old Kindergarten through 2nd grade must show in the Cloverbud Department. The term “Cloverbud” comes from the 4-H program whose emblem is a 4-leaf clover. During a traditional fair, youth meet “face to face” with a judge and receive a participation ribbon for each of their exhibits. Judges are local community volunteers who meet with each youth individually during pre-fair judging days.
EXPLORING: Youth in 3rd – 5th grades can exhibit in the Exploring Department in addition to other specific Departments (Foods, Art, Photography, Animals, etc). Beginning in 3rd grade youth now earn ribbons according to their placing (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th) during a traditional fair. The Exploring Department gives youth the opportunity to continue trying out a variety of interests before entering in other, more competitive Departments.
Check out the accomplishments of these talented youth in 2020!
If you would like to leave positive comments and feedback for the youth, please join our Facebook Group for “Cloverbuds and Exploring“
Exhibitor 21
Department: Cloverbud
Pistachio torte! An easy, yummy dessert to share.
Exhibitor 21
Department: Cloverbud
I made hummus. My older sister made flatbread to eat it with!
Exhibitor 35
Department: Cloverbud
Edmund’s Edibles
This is the first year that my Summercrisp Pear has fruited and they taste great! I only watered them and never had to spray for insects.
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
I wanted to make a long dress. I sewed this over at Grandma’s house and I think it looks cute.
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
A doll dress to match my dress.
I sewed this over at Grandma’s house.
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
My bunny is called Marshmallow Bun Bun and I got her last year at the fair from an exhibitor.
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
Clay Turtle – I like turtles!
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
Painted Rock
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
Clay Pot
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
Scrunchie; On my wrist. Made it with Grandma
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
Bird House
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Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
Rain noise maker; ifrom a cylinder package recycled into a rice and bean rain noise maker. The beans and rice bounce a round the coiled tinfoil cord inside.
Exhibitor 37
Department: Cloverbud
Stuffy Monster
Made at 4-H Fun Day and had a blast.
Exhibitor 55
Department: Cloverbud
Rain Drop Sun Catcher
Exhibitor 55
Department: Cloverbud
Flower pot painted and planted flower.
Exhibitor 55
Department: Cloverbud
Ceramic elephant I painted.
Exhibitor 55
Department: Cloverbud
Butterfly and Cocoon
Exhibitor 55
Department: Cloverbud
May day basket with paper and pipe cleaner flowers
Exhibitor 27
Department: Cloverbud
Going Frogging
I found toads and frogs in my yard.
My mom helped me learn all about them!
Exhibitor 27
Department: Cloverbud
Woodworking with Dad
I used the drill to help take apart an old wagon
so my dad could rebuild it.
Exhibitor 27
Department: Cloverbud
All About Chicks
I learned all about raising our baby chicks by feeding them and making sure they had water. My favorite part was holding them.
Exhibitor 27
Department: Cloverbud
Let’s Go Fly a Kite
I learned how to fly a kite by keeping the string very tight.
Also, don’t let go!
Exhibitor 60
Department: Exploring
This is my fleece hand-tied quilt.
Exhibitor 60
Department: Exploring
This is my painted ceramic unicorn.
Exhibitor 60
Department: Exploring
This is my painting of a flower on canvas.
Exhibitor 60
Department: Exploring
This is my gnome made from a sock, rice and felt.
Exhibitor 60
Department: Exploring
This is a mirror and jewelry box my mom had when she was little. I refinished and updated them to better match the design and color of my room.
Exhibitor 59
Department: Cloverbud
My Lego Vehicles
This is the LEGO Space Ship & LEGO Speed Boat. I enjoy playing with them!
Exhibitor 47
Department: Cloverbud
Model Rocket
This is my rocket called ‘Vapor.’ This was fun to make and to see it fly.
If you would like to leave positive comments and feedback for the youth,
please join our Facebook Group for “Cloverbuds and Exploring“
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