The new school year is here, and it is time to start planning for the Georgia National Fair in Perry.  Entering projects into the Georgia National Fair is a great way to meet the SAE part of our standards. There is a lot available for your forestry/wildlife students at the fair. An incentive for your students might be a chance to win individual prize money.

Each chapter is eligible to enter:

·         5 Mini Forestry/Natural Resources Booths

o Individual or team of two; each chapter is limited to five

o No theme, but must be forestry/natural resources-related.

•  Dimensions: 30”x30”x36” triangle, with a two-sided backdrop of 30”x24” panels hinged together.

o   Scoring Rubric - See page 22

·         1 Large Chapter Forestry/Natural Resources Booth

o   Theme - "Rooted in Tradition: Celebrating 250 Years of History in   

    America’s Forest Industry"

• The exhibit must be an example of a school’s instructional program in forestry/natural resources and tell the story of how the school is meeting the needs of students in forestry education.

• Dimensions: 4’x4’x5’6” triangle, with a two-sided backdrop of 4’x8’ panels hinged together.

o   Scoring Rubric - See page 32

·         6 Dendrology Notebooks

o Species should come from the Forestry Field Day Tree ID list.

• 36 forest tree species (JR) & 40 forest tree species (SR).

• Each notebook must contain a minimum of 6 conifers, four which must be Loblolly, Longleaf, Shortleaf, and Slash pines.

o 3 student’s leaf collection can complete in each division; total of 6.

• Each school can enter as many alternates as they wish.

o   Scoring Rubric - See page 21

Tree ID Contest

WHO: Junior (6th-9th) and Senior (9th-12th) FFA members

•  Each school may enter up to 10 students; as many alternates are allowed. 

• Teams will consist of 5 members. The students you register must be the students that compete or they will be disqualified.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 13th; 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

WHERE: SUTHERLAND ARENA

Exhibit Delivery Schedule for the above items:

o   Thursday, Oct. 1 - Saturday, Oct. 3

• Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• *NO SUNDAY DELIVERY

Arrival Deadline on all Exhibits: Saturday, Oct. 3, 3:00 PM

GNF Event Rulebook

Georgia National Fair Youth Exhibits Rulebook - Click on this link to view the rules for all Georgia National Fair Non-Livestock Events. 

Registration

Advisors must register for both events online through the Georgia National Fair website:

https://gnfay.fairwire.com/

• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 23rd

• You must have a password to register. You may use your login from last year or request a new password by Monday, September 21st by calling or emailing the fair office:

o   800-987-3247, ext. 555 or email contests@gnfa.com

o   May take up to 2 days to receive your password – do not wait

until the last minute to request

o   When requesting a password, include the following:

• Chapter Name (full name) FFA

• Chapter address

• Chapter phone number

• Teacher/advisor name and email

• Important Reminders:

o   Log in as a CLUB to register.

o   Entries will all be in the Club Name (“School Name” then 4-H, FFA, etc.).

o   Enter your student names in the Student Name Field.

o   You must complete registration and receive a confirmation number to be registered.

We DO NOT have your password in the region office; only the fair has your password and can grant you access to their system.

Step-by-Step Picture Tutorial "How To Register"

Click here for - Adobe PDF How to register online: 4-H, CTI, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA

If you have trouble with your registration, please reach out to the fairgrounds at 800-987-3247, ext. 555 or email contests@gnfa.com