Clothing Events & Activities

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4-H events and activities are conducted to support the project experiences of youth.  Here are the current opportunities for Florida 4-H'ers in clothing projects.

If you are interested in other 4-H events, or further rules for participation in all 4-H events,  click on  the EVENTS website for the Florida 4-H Events and Activities Handbook.

Clothing Competitive Events

Demonstration and Illustrated Talks:  Presentation related to clothing selection, buying, care, construction, textiles, accessories, personal appearance and grooming.  Contests are for juniors (8-12) and seniors (13 and up) at County and District levels and seniors advance to state competitions.
Clothing Construction, Skill-a-thons and Fashion Review:  County, District and State levels of competition are conducted for youth constructing and modeling garments they have made.  The state level competition for senior 4-H'ers is held annually at the Florida 4-H Congress.  Contest Guidelines
Contest Procedures
Entry Forms
Scorecards
Clothing Selection, Skill-a-thons and Fashion Review:  County, District and State levels of competition are conducted for youth selecting a ready-made garment(s) and modeling garments they have made.  The state level competition for senior 4-H'ers is held annually at the Florida 4-H Congress.   Contest Guidelines
Contest Procedures
Entry Forms
Scorecards
County, Area, & State Fairs:  A variety of opportunities exist for youth of all ages to exhibit their clothing projects and enter garments and model in competitive shows sponsored by local, area, and state fairs.  Some state fairs are North Florida Fair, Tallahassee; Central Florida Fair, Orlando; Florida State Fair, Tampa; Dade County Youth Fair, Miami.  Categories, premiums and awards vary with each fair. Check with your local 4-H Agent for these opportunities in your county.

Florida State Fair Fashion Revue Page

Non-Competitive Events
Day Camps & Clinics:  Many counties and districts offers a variety of other educational workshops, clinics or day camps.

Award and Recognition Opportunities
Project Certificates and Pins:  Certificates, pins and other county determined awards are available to  youth who complete their project records annually at the county level.

4-H Portfolios:  Seniors 4-H'ers (13 and up) are eligible to complete and submit a 4-H Portfolio of their 4-H experiences and activities.  Youth in clothing projects may compete in one of the following categories for an award of a partially expense paid trip to National 4-H Congress:

  • Individual and Family Resources (predominantly focused solely on clothing experiences)  

  • Citizenship (if activities have been significantly focused on community and helping others)

  • Achievement (if 4-H activities include a broad spectrum of 4-H projects including clothing)

  • Leadership (if 4-H experiences have centered on leadership provided to other youth or teaching and leading project activities)

College Scholarships:  Graduating seniors in 4-H are eligible to compete for a variety of educational scholarships.  In addition to general 4-H scholarships, there are specific ones available to youth interested in pursuing a clothing and textile/fashion related careers or degree program.