- Author: Callie Peek
Inyo Mono 4-H Fun Day
Saturday, December 18th from 1:00-3:00pm.
Fun Day is an annual 4-H event to celebrate the holidays and meet other 4-H members from through out the County. Some clubs even count it as their December Club meeting. Be sure to check the emails from your club leader.
This year, Fun Day will be held at the Patio Building. Please come to the South Door, and sign in. Then you can check out the activities, contests, and games.
We have added a new contest this year! We will have the Cookie Contest, and Place Setting Contest, and new this year the Gift Wrapping Contest. All the information about each contest will be below.
WHO MAY ENTER FUN DAY CONTESTS?:
Any 4-H members enrolled in any 4-H projects.
TO ENTER:
Fill out the entry form and bring it to the event, or email if back to Callie in the Office, or email Callie the information that is asked on the form.
JUDGING:
Is by the Danish system. Every entry will receive a ribbon. The top three overall winners will receive prizes.
Cookie Contest:
WHAT IS IT?: This is a competitive event for 4-H members to display their baking skills in one of the following classes: Decorated Cookies, Drop Cookies, Bar Cookies, and All Other Cookies.
What to do for the Contest:
- All items should be placed on a non-returnable carrier appropriate to the size of your entry. (One to two dozen cookies). DO NOT bring the recipes. We have eliminated this requirement.
- Attach identification label with: NAME, AGE, and CLASS to bottom of plate.
- For safety reasons, NO cookies that require refrigeration will be accepted.
Gift Wrapping Contest:
What is it? This is a contest for 4-H members to show off their gift wrapping expertize.
What to do for the contest:
- Wrap an empty box or use a gift bag.
- Entries must be completely wrapped and decorated prior to drop off. Wrapped item is not to exceed 18”x18”x18”.
- Wrapping judges on originality, attractiveness, and coordination to theme.
Wrapping Themes are: Christmas, Holiday or Birthday.
Place Setting Contest:
WHAT IS IT?: This is a competitive event for 4-H members to display their table setting skills.
JUDGING: Is by the Danish system. Every entry will receive a ribbon. The top three overall winners will receive prizes.
Details: For the Table Setting Contest, one place setting is to be displayed in a 15x25” space.
Include table covering, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, centerpiece and menu.
Do not prepare food.
Follow these guidelines for a great table setting:
- Select a Theme: What is the occasion...a family dinner, a holiday, or lunch with friends? Select a theme which fits the occasion. Possibilities can run from a fishing party sack lunch to a formal Mother's Day dinner. Select a table cover, dishes, napkin, menu and centerpiece to match your theme. Centerpiece candles are NOT to be lit. Points will be deducted for lit candles.
- Menu: When planning a menu, first decide on the main dish. Select appropriate vegetables, appetizer, soup or salad. Add a bread, dessert and beverage, if desired. Use “Choose My Plate” to plan nutritious meals. Menus should include three food groups. Participants are encouraged to develop interesting and creative menus. For example, you might name a food to fit your theme.
For more information about Choose My Plate, go to http://choosemyplate.gov
Note: The use of alcoholic beverages in any menu will disqualify table setting
To Enter use the entry attached to this blog post. Check your email for the broadcast email with the entry and information. Or if you have trouble with that, you can email Callie at cjpeek@ucanr.edu, tell her your name, age, club, and what contest you are entering.
Hope to see you all there.
Fun Day 2021 Entry and Contest Information