There were 130 kids from 68 counties who participated in the 2017 Iowa State Fair Awardrobe Clothing Event. Rebekah Meshek of Coon Rapids took part in the $15 Challenge category. She was tasked with creating an entire outfit for $15 or less from garage sales, consignment shops or clothing resale stores such as Goodwill or the Salvation Army. “Participants in the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event are evaluated on their written and oral communication skills through a written report and one-on-one interview with a judge,” explains Bonnie Dalager, youth program coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. “The youth are also evaluated on their clothing and fashion goals as well as their poise and confidence while modeling their garments.”
