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Kansas State 4-H Opportunities (Continued)Emerald Circle BanquetThis banquet is held annually during Discovery Days in Manhattan the first week in June. State Kansas Project Report Form winners and State Scholarship winners receive their recognition at the Emerald Circle Banquet. This is one of the most prestigious banquets and awards recognitions that a Kansas 4-H member can receive and attend.Kansas State Fair (September)—For the most up to date rules and entry information see:http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/fairs/kansas-state-fair/index.html http://www.kansasstatefair.com/default.aspx4-H members who receive top purple ribbons at the county fair may exhibit in the 4-H division at the State Fair in Hutchinson, providing they meet the age requirements. Some departments limit the number of exhibits allowed for each county. The minimum age for exhibitors is 9 (by January 1) in most departments. In addition, 4-H members may represent our county in style revue, demonstrations, informal presentations, art, judging teams, and Photo Fun Day.If showing livestock, members must complete the livestock nomination process of your specific species.Beef nominations - (market steers & market heifers) May 1.Small animal and commercial heifer nominations - (commercial heifers, market lambs, commercial ewes (wether dams), market hogs, commercial breeding gilts, and all meat goats) June 15th.Show entry Deadline: July 15thThe Extension Office will take exhibits to and from the State Fair, with the exception of large articles, such as largewoodworking items and livestock exhibits. Parents will be asked to help get their children to and from the State Fair.Kansas Junior Livestock Show (early October)http://www.kjls.org/This event allows the 4-H members in livestock an excellent opportunity to participate and see what is happening in the livestock industry. 4-H members can enter beef, sheep, goat, and swine in this show which is held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS. Members must complete livestock nomination process by June 15th.Members must complete the livestock nomination process of your specific species.Beef nominations - (market steers & market heifers) May 1.Small animal nominations - (commercial heifers, market lambs, commercial ewes (wether dams), market hogs, commercial breeding gilts, and all meat goats) June 15th.Show entry Deadline: August 15thKansas Youth Leadership Forum (KYLF)Held at Rock Springs Ranch in November. Build your leadership skills and potential through workshops, consulting groups, inspirational speakers and more. In addition, the State 4-H Youth Leadership Council will be elected at KYLF.http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/kansas-youth-leadership-forum/index.html23