2021 Pierce County Fair Premium Guide
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2021 PIERCE COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF 4-H EVENTS SATURDAY, June 19th 4-H Archery Contest at the outdoor range in Norfolk SUNDAY, June 20th 4-H BB Gun, Air Rifle, and Air Pistol Contest at Pierce City Auditorium THURSDAY, July 22nd 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – 4-H Clothing & Style Revue Judging at Pierce County Fairgrounds MONDAY, JULY 26th 9:00 a.m. – finished – Clean-up day at the fairgrounds WEDNESDAY, July 28th 8:30 a.m. – Noon – Enter 4-H exhibits that are not interview judged (Horticulture) - Must be entered by noon. 9:00 a.m. – finished – Interview Judging for all 4-H Ag Misc., Foods, Photography, Home Environment, Cake Decorating, Other Club Work, and Clover Buds. 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Enter all 4-H Livestock (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Sheep, Swine, Rabbit, and Poultry) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Weigh 4-H Beef Animals THURSDAY, July 30th 6:30 a.m.-9:00 am – Pancake Breakfast, Sponsored by Farmer’s Pride Battle Creek 7:00 a.m. – 4-H Swine and sheep Weigh In 9:00 a.m. –– 4-H Beef Showmanship Contest followed by the 4-H Breeding Beef Show (Stocker Feeder, etc.) 9:00 a.m.- 4-H Companion Animal 9:00 am.- Dairy and Horse Check in 10:00 a.m. -4-H Cat Show 1:30 p.m. – 4-H Dog Show FRIDAY, July 30th 8:00 a.m. – 4-H Swine Show 8:00 a.m.- 4-H Sheep Show 8:00 a.m.- 4-H Goat Show 9:00 a.m. – 4-H Horse Show 1:00 p.m.- 4-H Dairy Show 2:30 p.m.-4-H Livestock Judging 7:00 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Sale SATURDAY, July 31st 8:30 a.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show and Poultry 10:30 a.m. – 4-H Bucket Calf /Clover Bud show 2:00 p.m. – 4-H Jr. Leaders decorate for Style Revue in Pavilion 5:30 p.m. – 4-H’ers prepare for Style Revue 6:00 p.m. – 4-H Style Revue and Award Ceremony in Pavilion 6:30 p.m.- 4-H Awards Night SUNDAY, AUGUST 1st 8:45 a.m. – 4-H Inspirational Service 11:00 a.m.- 4-H Beef Fitting clinic 2:00 p.m.-All Animal Exhibits Released 4:00 p.m. – 4-H Exhibits Released 5:00 p.m. – Clean up Fair Center Nebraska Extension in Pierce County Phone: (402) 329-4825 During fair only- Pierce County fairboard office phone: (402) 329-4327 4-H PLEDGE I Pledge My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, and My Health to better living, For my club, My community, My country, And my world. 4-H MOTTO “To Make the Best Better” 4-H SLOGAN ”Learning by Doing” 4-H COLORS Green and white are the 4-H colors. Green is nature’s most common color. It symbolizes youth, life, and growth. White represents purity and high ideals. We would like to express a special thanks to everyone who has made this year’s fair a success. PIERCE COUNTY FAIR BOARD Officers: President- Jim Herian Vice President- Craig Kuehler Secretary- Karen Foster Treasurer- Laura Benes Directors: Jim Herian Craig Kuehler Larry Foster Nate Baumann Keith Silhacek Kevin & Laura Benes Bob Seegebarth Bri Koenig Kathy Lauer Steve Prince Doug Suckstorf Nick Schroth Gregg Neesen Scott Ueding Levi Stepp Scott Fritz Jeff Wragge Landon Koehler Brett Suckstorf EXTENSION STAFF Ann Fenton, Extension Educator Cassidy Wall, Extension Assistant 4-H/Youth 4-H COUNCIL Mark Oltjenbruns, Osmond-President Jill Heemstra, Osmond-Vice-President Angie Huwaldt, Randolph -Secretary Jennifer Fritz, Plainview-Treasurer Lydee Jo Kruger, Pierce Kim Spieker, Hadar Landon Koehler, Plainivew Kevin Flesner,Pierce Dave Thomsen,Pierce PIERCE COUNTY EXTENSION BOARD President- Aaron Keck, Pierce Vice President- Lori Wragge, Pierce Secretary/ Treasurer- Mary Kruger, Randolph Kim Huwaldt BJ Koeppe Gloria Kudera SUPERINTENDENTS Beef: Kim Huwaldt and Scott Fritz Cake Decorating: Mary Ann Bach Cat: Sharon Lesser Clothing: Mary Beth Kruger Dairy: Mark Oltjenbruns Dog: Amy Lambrecht Food & Nutrition: Susan Craft Home Environment: Vickie Dejong Horse: Jessica Evans Horticulture: Velma Thomsen and Jen Thmose Livestock Judging Contest: Curtis Alderson Other Club Work: Kristi Andersen Photography: Linda Latimer Poultry, Rabbits, Small Pets: Nita Meyer Science & Technology: William Latimer and David Thomsen Sheep: Jeremy Olson and Jeff Wragge Goat: Katie Meyer Shooting Sports: Linda Latimer Style Revue: Shari Kruger Swine: Deb Thompson and Kevin Flesner Clover Buds: Bailey Tinker University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture. 4–H is "Learning by Doing". With this in mind, the Pierce County Agricultural Society urges ALL4–H members to “learn by doing” his or her own project work throughout the year. They also recognize that 4–H is a family affair and that at times 4–H’ers need mom's and dad's ASSISTANCE. They hope that each family will recognize the times that assistance is needed and the times that the member needs to learn on his or her own. “+” Symbolizes entries which are eligible for State Fair. Any class number in the 900’s is a county only class and is not eligible for State Fair. Exhibitors must be between the ages of 5 and 18 years inclusive as of January 1, of the current year, and currently enrolled in the Pierce County 4-H Program and under the supervision of the University of Nebraska Extension are eligible to compete in the Pierce County Fair. There will be no discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap. • 4-H: The age of the youth before January 1 of the current year. • If your birthday is on January 1, your 4-H age is the age you were on December 31st. o If you turn eight (8) on January 1, your 4-H age is seven (7). o If you turn nine (9) on January 1, your 4-H age is eight (8). • 4-H eligibility is determined based on the 4-H age. (The age of the member on December 31st of the previous year) • The first year of eligibility for participation in the 4-H Clover Kids/Clover Buds program is the 4-H age of five (5). • The first year of eligibility for the regular 4-H program is the 4-H age of eight (8). • The last year of eligibility is 4-H age of eighteen (18). Youth may join Clover Kids/Clover Buds when they turn age 5-8 during the current calendar year. This program will assist youth in developing emotional, physical, intellectual, and social skills. Clover Kid/Clover Buds programming is designed with activities and learning opportunities that are developmentally appropriate for youth of this age. Youth within this age are not yet ready for competition. Projects that are entered will be interview judged and will receive a participation ribbon. Clover Kids/Clover Buds programs involving live animals must adhere to specific requirements. Exhibition only includes enrolled 4-H members, 4-H does not sponsor or support pee-wee events or exhibition. Pee wee referring to non 4-H youth. Goals: 1. To provide recognition for achievement. 2. To provide new experiences for youth, leaders, and staff who participate. 3. To provide leadership opportunities for 4-H youth and adults. 4. To provide learning awareness opportunities for the public who visit the 4-H exhibits. 5. To add to the public understanding about the scope of 4-H. 6. To inspire the adoption of approved practices and new ideas. 7. To help build a better Pierce County Fair. 2021 Rules and Regulations 4-H Division Pierce County Fair Failure to follow rules and regulations could result in the potential dismissal from the 4-H event and / or 4-H program as deemed appropriate by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Staff and Administration. Rule 1. While the greatest possible care will be executed by the management to protect patrons of the Pierce County Fair, each individual will be held personally responsible for his or her actions and the management will not be accountable or responsible for any injury. Rule 2. Precautions will be taken to protect and care for articles and animals exhibited, but the Pierce County 4-H Council and the Pierce County Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any losses, injuries, or damages that may occur. Pierce County Agricultural Society management assumes no liability for loss or damage to any property to the concessionaire, exhibitor or patron, due to theft, fire, tornado, weather conditions or other causes. 4-H exhibits at the Pierce County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the 4-H member. 4-H’ers who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. Rule 3. Entry Deadlines: All pre–entry forms are due to the Pierce County Extension office by Friday, July 9th, 2021, to be eligible to exhibit at the 2021 Pierce County Fair. Rule 4. All entries must be owned by the exhibitors; all agricultural and horticultural exhibits must be products of the present year, except crops not yet harvested in this year or canned goods canned after the 2019 county fair. In such cases, last year's crops or canning may be exhibited. Rule 5. When there is no competition, first prize ribbon and/or trophy will be awarded, if deemed worthy by the judge.