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September 15, 2020

FCS State Fair Judging Contest Open to all 4-Her 9 and up

Submitted by Susie Latta

Kansas State Fair Family and Consumer Sciences Judging Contest

Date of Contest: Saturday, September 19, 2020 Contest Open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.

Youth ages 9-13, as of January 1 of the current year, are eligible to participate in the Intermediate division.

Youth ages 14-19 as of January 1 of the current year, are eligible to participate in the Senior Division.

The contest is open to all Kansas 4-H members in the 9-18 age bracket ONLY for 2020 - NO qualifying contest is required. There is not a limit on the number of participants a county may send.

Pre-entries are due by September 15 using this link:
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fUlkYeccAQfYA5

Contest Details:

  • The contest will be offered in a virtual format. Specific contest details will be emailed to the participant at the email address provided during pre-entry.

  • Virtual Contest will be held on Saturday, September 19. The contest will be available from 9 am to 9 pm.

  • Contestants will participate as an individual instead of as a team for this year only.

  • FOR 2020 ONLY: Class judging will be the only component

    • Intermediates will have 5 classes
    • Seniors will have 6 classes

  • All cell phones and other communication devices must be turned off while participating in the contest. The expectation is that you are doing this contest independently - no use of extra help (search engines, study guides, parents/adults).

  • If accommodations need to be made for participants (reading of questions, internet access), please answer yes to the question in the registration link.

  • Contest answers will be e-mailed after 24 hours of contest completion so participants can get feedback.

  • Awards to the top individuals (intermediate & senior) will be an educational FCS related trip for reimbursement (up to $100) to be used for registration fee and travel expenses.  Ideas include “Wild about FCS” event at Kansas State University; facility tours; leadership experience; artisan events/conferences.