Ag Mechanics

Entry Fee: $10.00 per Project

Entry Deadline: December 10, 2026

Arrival: Wednesday, December 30, 2026 by 5 PM

Judging: Friday, January 1, 2027 9:00 AM

Sale: Friday, January 1, 2027 6:00 PM

1. Read general rules and regulations.

2. Entries and Entry Fees must be submitted by December 10, 2026. Projects will be by individuals only. Projects will be split into TWO Divisions: Wood and Metal. Projects that consist of 60% or more Wood will be put into the Wood Division. Projects that consist of 60% or more Metal will be put into the Metal Division. If a project is closer to 50% metal and 50% Wood it will be up to the Superintendents to Classify said project into the correct Division. 

3. Projects must be constructed by FFA or 4-H members. FFA projects must be constructed as part of their agricultural mechanics instruction in agriculture science or as part of their supervised work experience program under the supervision of the AST. 4-H projects must be constructed under the supervision of the County Extension Agent, Project Leader or Adult Leader.

4. A project may be exhibited only one time at the MCLSE and construction must have been started within one calendar year of the conclusion of the previous show.

5. Projects will either be displayed inside the community building or on the south side of the community building depending on size of the project.

6. Project completeness: Projects do not have to be completely finished for MCLSE. They should, however, be completed enough to be able to distinguish what they are and how they are to be used. No structural welds are to be ground without penalty. Grinding is to be limited to welds that should be ground for functional reasons and/or welds that would

normally be ground for cosmetic purposes.

7. Exhibitors should be dressed appropriately and be with their project when it is to be judged. Exhibitors should be courteous and helpful to those viewing their project including the public, show officials and judges.

8. All projects are to be identified. Information should include; Exhibitor(s) Name, Club/Chapter, and Project Description. Projects may be sold if the exhibitor so chooses too.

9. Awards: Blue and Red quality ribbons will be given. With only the blue ribbons being considered for placing. There will be a Metal and Wood Division Champion as well as a Metal and Wood Reserve Division Champions, the judge will choose an Overall Grand and Reserve Grand from these four projects. All four projects will make the sale. 

10. Judging system for Projects:

a. Workmanship……………………………………………..25 Points

b. Students’ Knowledge of Project…………………………25 Points

c. Design and Materials…………………………………….20 Points

d. Degree of Difficulty……………………………………….20 Points

e. Documentation (Plans, Bill of Materials, Pictures)…….10 Points

Types of Projects

Metal Division-

Bumper Pull Trailers Feeders

Gooseneck Trailers Squeeze Chutes

Shop Equipment Panels

Farm Equipment Livestock Crates

Headache Racks BBQ Pits

Bumpers (Front or Rear) Fire Pits

Tool Boxes Fish Fryer/Woks

Gates Metal Indoor/Outdoor Furniture

Wood Division-

Wood Indoor/Outdoor Furniture Wood Outdoor Patio Bars

Wood Furnishings Wood Deer Blinds