Who can participate? 
This program is open to all 4-H youth and their families!

Categories of Competition: 
Individual Cloverbud 5-7 (no competition)
Individual 8-13
Individual 14-18
Family- must be members of the same family 

Hay Bale Theme: 
Suggested ideas include but are not limited to
  1. Head, Heart, Hands and Health 
  2. Projects: STEM, Service, Outdoor Living, Culinary, Healthy Living
  3. 4-H Grows Here
  4. 4-H Fall Harvest 
  5. NC Regions: Piedmont, Coastal Plains, Mountains 
Guidelines for Participation: 

1. 4-H members must be registered in 4-H Online. 
2. Rectangle hay bales must be used.
3. Limit our decoration to 2-8 bales.
4. Each entry must have a 4-H slogan that communicates the 4-H theme that has been chosen.
5. Entry must have the official 4-H clover or the words 4-H displayed somewhere on it.
6. Entries will be judged on 4-H message, eye appeal, use of materials, and creativity.  
7. The bales should be decorated with a good clean whole nature. Np vulgar suggestive decorations will be allowed.
8. Decorations should be weather and wind-proof. 
9. NO commercial or political part signs of ANY KIND are allowed. 
10. The entry must be displayed. 

Prizes: 1st-3rd place for each division (actual prize TBD)
  • Individual Cloverbud 5-7 (participation only)
  • Individual 8-13
  • Individual 14-18
  • Family 
Timeline:
  • Entries can be constructed from September 15 - November 20.
  • The last day to enter is November 23rd.
  • Winners will be announced December 11th.
Registration Requirements:
  • You will be required to upload at least 1 but up to 5 pictures of your entry. You can take pictures from every angle: front, back, top and side so the judges can get a good look at your entry.
  • You will need: Participants name - if family, you can enter the name as (Ex. The Stanley Family as the first and last name), County, Address, Age, Category, Slogan, Description including the theme you chose for your entry.