4-H & FFA FAIR BOOK

July 21-25, 2021

Muscatine County Fair WEST LIBERTY, IOWA

Table of Contents

Contact Information Livestock Departments MUSCATINE COUNTY FAIR OFFICE DEPARTMENT AA – BEEF 4-H & FFA YOUTH DIVISION DEPARTMENT BB – BUCKET CALF DEPARTMENT CC – DAIRY GOAT General Information DEPARTMENT DD – MEAT GOAT MUSCATINE COUNTY FAIR 2021 TICKET PRICES DEPARTMENT EE – SWINE 4-H & FFA SCHEDULE DEPARTMENT FF – SHEEP ENTRY INFORMATION DEPARTMENT GG – HORSE & PONY NON-LIVESTOCK 4-H EXHIBITS JUDGING SCHEDULE DEPARTMENT HH – DOG OBEDIENCE & TRAINING 4-H & FFA SHOW RULES AND GUIDELINES DEPARTMENT II – RABBITS Eligibility DEPARTMENT JJ – POULTRY Exhibitor Attire DEPARTMENT KK – PETS Static, Clothing, & Communications Departments DEPARTMENT LL – HERDSMANSHIP Livestock Departments AA – KK DEPARTMENT MM – 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST FAIR BOARD RULES & REGULATIONS DEPARTMENT NN – RIBBON AUCTION LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS DEPARTMENT OO – 4-H & FFA PREMIER EXHIBITOR IOWA 4-H YOUTH CODE OF ETHICS

4-H Static, Clothing, & Communications Departments (4-H Exhibit Building) DIVISION A – ANIMALS DIVISION B – AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION C – CREATIVE ARTS DIVISION D – FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES DIVISION E – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION F – SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT CLOVER KIDS DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EVENTS – BUCKET OF JUNK CONTACT INFORMATION MUSCATINE COUNTY FAIR OFFICE MUSCATINE COUNTY EXTENSION PO BOX 261 1601 PLAZA PLACE WEST LIBERTY, IA 52776 MUSCATINE, IA 52761 319-627-2414 563-263-5701 [email protected] [email protected]

FAIRBOARD EXECUTIVE OFFICERS EXTENSION COUNCIL President Andy Carter Chairperson – Lance Rowell, Muscatine 1st Vice President Troy Schlapkohl Vice Chairperson – Eric Furnas, Muscatine 2nd Vice President Steve Alt Secretary – Becky Vargas, West Liberty Treasurer Adam Maurer Treasurer – Doug Nolte, Wilton Past President Tom Christensen Kim Schneider, Muscatine Manager Kelsey Morris Betty Collins, Muscatine Daleta Thurness, West Liberty DIRECTORS Chris Wulf, Durant Mark Chalupa Ezekiel Walker, Muscatine Matt Daufeldt Doug Holiday

Brian McKillip 4-H COUNTY COUNCIL Tim Nichols Nick Snider Rebekah Imhoff Dailyn Garrett Jason Wertzbaugher Ellie Hugunin Jacob Imhoff Gene Wilkerson Emily King Riley Webber Donovan Yoder Heath Halling Anna Marine Ed Heath Emma Hartman Brynn Eichelberger Jennifer Gandia

Kelsie Lampe Scott Denkman EXTENSION STAFF Heidi Hoffman County Extension Director Douglas Holliday, Board of Supervisors Ann Green Youth Program Specialist Katrina Bostwick 4-H Program Coordinator Dana Yerington K-12 Outreach Educator OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN Lauren Nerad Office Assistant Dr. Leon Larson, West Liberty Veterinary Clinic Jesse Garcia Latinx Outreach Coordinator Guadalupe Saucedo WLSD Community Liaison Emily Woodward Summer Intern ⧫⧫⧫⧫⧫⧫⧫ FFA ADVISORS Muscatine Sam Paul, Dave Tometich, Ashley Wiebe, Josh Day West Liberty Zach Morris, Elyse Buysse, Michele McMichael Wilton Gary Bruns

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GENERAL INFORMATION 4-H & FFA SCHEDULE 2021 TICKET PRICES Monday, July 12 1:00 pm Communications & Clothing Event Judging, Muscatine Contact the Muscatine County Fair Office to purchase fair County Extension Office passes, daily show tickets, and arm bands. Friday, July 16 The Fair Office number is 319-627-2414. 9 am-Noon Decorate club booths Fun Passes: Gate & Grandstand shows for all 5 days 6 –8:00 pm Decorate club booths Adults ...... $30.00 ($35.00 after June 1st) Sunday, July 18 Child (5-15) ...... $15.00 ($20.00 after June 1st) 2:00 pm Muscatine County Fair Parade, West Liberty Superintendents. 4-H/FFA leaders ...... $25.00 4-H & FFA Members ...... $15.00 Monday, July 19 Reserved Box Seat (only with fun pass purchase): $5.00 9 am-4 pm Conference Judging of Division A-F Exhibits Bucket Calf interviews Daily Gate: 6:00 pm Premier Exhibitor Contest Adults - $6.00  Child (5-15) - $4.00  Under 5 Free Promotions: Tuesday, July 20 9:00 am 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest  Wednesday, July 21 Kid’s Day 1 7:00 pm Weigh-in, Market Swine & Commercial Gilts Youth under 16 yrs. of age admitted free at outside gate until 5 pm 4-H/FFA Dairy Goats on fairgrounds  Thursday, July 22 Kid’s Day 2 4-H/FFA Meat Goats on fairgrounds Youth under 16 yrs. of age admitted free at outside gate until 5 pm 8:00 pm All 4-H/FFA Swine on fairgrounds  Friday, July 23 Senior Citizen’s Day 62 yrs. of age & older admitted free at outside gate until 5 pm Wednesday, July 21 7-8:00 am Weigh-in: 4-H/FFA Meat Goats Daily Shows: 8:00 am Production Lambs check-in Please visit the Muscatine County Fair Website for a complete 8:00 am 4-H/FFA Dog Show listing. http://www.muscatinecountyfair.com/schedule.html 8-9:00 am Bucket Calf Exhibitor Check-In 9:00 am 4-H/FFA Beef and Bucket Calves on Fairgrounds Sam’s Amusement– Arm Band Promos 9-11:00 am Weigh-in: Market Beef Arm bands are $20 before June 1st; $25 after June 1st 10:00 am 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show  Wednesday. July 21 - 1:00-6:00 pm 1:00 pm Working Exhibits begin  Thursday, July 22 - 1:00-6:00 pm 2:00 pm 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show  Friday, July 23 - 5:00-10:00 pm 6:00 pm Production Lamb show  Saturday, July 24- 1:00-6:00 pm Thursday, July 22  Sunday, July 25- 5:00-10:00 pm 9:00 am 4-H/FFA Swine Show 9:00 am 4-H/FFA Pet Show Amusement Ride Hours 10:00 am 4-H/FFA Sheep on Fairgrounds NOTE: Times are subject to change 1:00 pm Educational Presentations, Awardrobe Clothing Wed., Thurs., Sat. - 1:00 pm - Midnight Event, & Share the Fun Fri. - 5:00 pm - Midnight 4:30 pm Exhibitor meeting for Ribbon Auction Sun. - 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm 5:30 pm Sheep Weigh-In (Immediately following Ribbon Auction meeting) PLEASE NOTE!! 5:30 pm Arrival of Bucket of Junk Exhibits The South Livestock Entry Gate will be locked at midnight each night 6:00 pm Bucket Of Junk Judging and will reopen at 6:00 am. Entry to grounds between 12:00-6:00 am Friday, July 23 will be through the Main Gate. The West Exit Gate will also be closed 8:30 am 4-H/FFA Beef Show at midnight and will reopen at 10:00 am. 12 Noon 4-H/FFA Poultry on Fairgrounds

2:00 pm 4-H/FFA Poultry Show

3:00 pm 4-H/FFA Bucket Calf Show

3:30-4:00 pm 4-H/FFA Rabbits on Fairgrounds

4:30 pm 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show

Saturday, July 24 8:00 am 4-H/FFA Sheep Show 9:00 am 4-H/FFA Horse Show 1:30 pm Ribbon Auction

Sunday, July 25 7:00 am Release of all 4-H/FFA Livestock 5:00 pm Release of static exhibits from 4-H building

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ENTRY INFORMATION LIVESTOCK ENTRY FEES ADVANCE ENTRY SCHEDULE Beef ...... $15 per head 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK Bucket Calf ...... $10 per head ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS IN DIVISIONS AA-KK Swine ...... ………$10 per head MUST BE PRE-ENTERED. Sheep ...... $10 per head All 4-H and FFA livestock entries are to be made through the online Dairy Goat ...... $10 per head program called FairEntry. To make entries, follow these steps: Meat Goat ...... $10 per head  County Fair livestock entries are to be made from May 16- Dogs ...... $10 per dog June 16. Late livestock entries will be assessed a $25 Horses ...... $15 per head late fee per entry until July 1st. After July 1st No ENTRIES Rabbits ...... $5 per head WILL BE ACCEPTED Poultry ...... $5 per head Pet ...... $5 per head  Login to https://muscatine.fairentry.com

o 4-H’ers click on the green button that says “Sign in with

4hOnline” o FFA members click on “Not in 4-H and need to create a STALL RENTAL FEES FairEntry account”. o If you will be making entries in both 4-H and FFA, login All beef, bucket calf, swine, sheep, dairy goat, and meat goat stalls to FairEntry with your 4hOnline information, complete are $10/stall. Rabbits and poultry are $5/cage. Extra stalls for tack & supplies are also $10. your 4-H entries, then make your FFA entries and select your FFA chapter from the list of clubs. Your 4-H animals will be added from the animal ID’s you entered NON-LIVESTOCK 4-H EXHIBITS JUDGING SCHEDULE into 4hOnline by May 15th. o Please make payments to the Muscatine County Fair Non-livestock 4-H/FFA exhibits are judged on Monday, July 19, 2021 according to the following club schedule:

There is a $25.00 late charge per entry for livestock 9-10 Goshen Gladiators and Wapsie 4-H entries made after June 16th to July 1st. 10-11 Sweetland 4-H Ribbon Auction and Premier Exhibitor entries are to be made 11-12 Wilton Hustlers in FairEntry when you make your livestock entries. NOON Lunch 1-2 Lake 4-H, Sew Creative and Independent members Livestock Identification 2-3 Denim and Dust, Stampeding Clovers and Clover Kids. All 4-H and FFA beef, bucket calf, dairy, dairy & meat goats, swine, 3-3:30 FFA members, schedule conflicts, and Independent Members sheep, horse and dog livestock projects MUST be properly identified with appropriate identification in 4hOnline by May 15, 2021. 4-H’ers must identify their animals through 4hOnline and be completed 4-H BUILDING HOSTING SCHEDULE by 11:59 pm on May 15, 2021. FFA members can use 4-H paper ID forms (for county fair animals only), or an appropriate FFA ID format. FFA ID’s must be in the Wednesday, July 21 Thursday, July 22 Muscatine Extension Office by 5:00 pm on May 15, 2021. 9:00-11:45 Lake 4-H 9:00-11:45 Wapsie 4-H NOTE: The same animal(s) cannot be identified by more than one 11:45-2:30 Sweetland 11:45-2:30 Muscatine FFA 4-H/FFA member (there is a horse exception). Also, animals identified 2:30-5:15 Sweetland 2:30-5:15 Stampeding Clovers as a 4-H project cannot also be identified as a FFA project. 5:15-8:00 Goshen Gladiators 5:15-8:00 Stampeding Clovers

Friday, July 23 Saturday, July 24 9:00-11:45 Wilton Hustlers 9:00-11:45 Goshen Gladiators 11:45-2:30 Wilton Hustlers 11:45-2:30 Sew Creative

2:30-5:15 Denim & Dust 2:30-5:15 Lake 4-H 5:15-8:00 West Liberty FFA 5:15-8:00 County Council

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program. 4-H & FFA RULES AND GUIDELINES 9. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size 4-H and FFA membership is open to all youth without regard to guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety, and approved methods race, color or national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. All will be disqualified and not put on public display. exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with these rules and 10. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the guidelines. basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include ELIGIBILITY demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and 1. Entries limited to enrolled Muscatine County 4-H & Muscatine, general appearance and design. Exhibitors will conference with a Wilton & West Liberty FFA members in good standing. judge(s) about their exhibits(s) and will receive a white, red, or blue ribbon. After all exhibits are judged, the judges will then  4-H community club members are in grades 4-12 (or select exhibits from those under consideration to go on to the equivalent) as of September 15, previous year. State Fair. The number selected is based on a quota from the  FFA members are eligible to exhibit until their third summer State 4-H Office. Fourth grade 4-H’ers are not eligible to exhibit after graduation from high school, except in the horse at the Iowa State Fair. Outstanding exhibits from fourth grade 4- division. In the horse division, FFA members can only show H members will receive a Junior Honorable Mention ribbon and the first summer after graduation. will be displayed in a special area. Refer to exhibit class Youth are divided into three grade categories. evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. a. Junior - 4th - 6th grades Rubrics are located at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip- b. Intermediate - 7th - 8th grades sheets. c. Seniors - 9th grade and up Some Departments may use a different breakdown of grades for 11. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording must competition purposes. be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit: 2. The Department Superintendents, ISU Extension & Outreach a. What did you plan to learn or do? What was your exhibit Staff, FFA Advisors, and/or the Fair Board shall make final goal(s)? interpretation of rules and regulations as they apply to all youth b. What steps did you take to learn or do this? divisions. c. What were the most important things you learned? 3. All 4-H and FFA exhibitors staying in the campgrounds must d. What is the cost? (if applicable) purchase a 4-H/FFA Fair season ticket. Judges have 7-10 minutes to evaluate the total exhibit. The 4. Drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of illegal substances in the information requested needs to be well organized and brief. This barns, in, near or around the 4-H and FFA area is strictly information is required for Iowa State Fair eligibility. prohibited. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action as 4-H'ers unable to attend conference judging at the fair must deemed appropriate by the Fair Board, ISU Extension & Outreach answer the above four questions prior to judging of the exhibit. staff and/or the appropriate FFA Advisor. These questions can be recorded in written form, an audio EXHIBITOR ATTIRE recording, or video recording, and sent with the exhibit to the 5. While exhibiting livestock or participating in other 4-H/FFA fair. Please inform the Extension Office prior to judging if you sponsored activities, 4-H and FFA exhibitors are required to wear: need audio or video equipment. • A white shirt, blouse, or T-shirt and 4-H logo or FFA patch * Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food OR 4-H T-shirt from the Extension Office. and nutrition, home improvement, photography, and visual • No hats, caps, open shoes, or sandals will be allowed. art. • Clothing items and/or accessories must not contain images 12. All judges’ decisions are final. Conference judging will be between that represent alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, or other the judge and the exhibitor ONLY! Parents must remain outside inappropriate content. the judging area unless the judge requests talking with the parent • Work pants for exhibiting livestock where there is no specific of a 4-H’er. dress requirements stated in a division. 13. 4-H'ers are not limited to the number of exhibits in each class 6. Clothing Event and Communications apparel should be except in Photography classes (classes 10320, 10325, and appropriate to the activity. 10340) where the limit is six exhibits per exhibitor. Each exhibitor can bring six photographs total between all three classes. STATIC, CLOTHING, AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENTS 7. Exhibit classes are broad categories. To plan exhibits, 4-H'ers are 14. 4-H exhibiting eligibility at the 2021 Iowa State Fair will include encouraged to use project guides and manuals and program 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade or materials to determine goals and learning experiences. Some equivalent. Exhibits that do not comply with size guidelines, project manuals include specific exhibit suggestions and copyright, and safety procedures will not be accepted for entry, procedures. An exhibit can represent an idea, a part, or all evaluation, or display at the Iowa State Fair. Exhibitors with learning involved in the respective project or program. large projects going to the Iowa State Fair are responsible for their own transportation. The Muscatine Extension Office 8. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part will not be responsible for transportation of large projects. of the 4-H'ers participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group 15. Each exhibit is to have an entry tag. It is suggested that each and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or member attach a separate label that contains their name and club to each part of the exhibit. This is the member's responsibility. 6

16. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from bringing items that and Land Stewardship. Current health requirements can be have special meaning and/or historical value as the exhibit or part found on page 10. of an exhibit. Diligence will be used to ensure the safety of articles 26. A 4-H or FFA member may not show the same animal(s) in the entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement. However, 4-H/FFA Department at the Muscatine County Fair if the the Muscatine County Fair and Muscatine County Extension are animal(s) has been in competition in a 4-H/FFA show at not responsible for damage or loss by fire, theft, etc. another county fair (excluding open classes). 17. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned: 27. All 4-H and FFA beef, bucket calf, dairy, dairy & meat goats, swine, sheep, horse, and dog livestock projects MUST be • Posters may not exceed standard poster board size of properly identified with appropriate identification and on file in 24" x 36". the Muscatine Extension Office by May 15, 2021. 4-H’ers must • Chart board, graph board, project presentation board and identify their animals through 4hOnline. 4-H ID’s that are model displays, etc., are not to exceed 48” x 48” in size. entered in 4hOnline must be completed by 11:59 pm on May Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat 15. FFA members can use 4-H paper ID forms (for county fair (unfolded) dimensions. animals only), or an appropriate FFA ID format. FFA ID’s must • Display boxes are usually not necessary, but if used, are not be in the Muscatine Extension Office by 5:00 pm on May 15, to exceed 28" x 22" in height or width and 12" in depth. 2021. 18. All exhibits must be checked in at the entry table where exhibits NOTE: The same animal(s) cannot be identified by more than are checked for class and size requirements. Judges will be one 4-H/FFA member (there is a horse exception). Also, the instructed not to judge exhibits that have not been checked in. same animals identified as a 4-H project cannot also be identified as a FFA project. 19. Static exhibits are released at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 25th. Exhibits are to be picked up at 5:00 pm. No exhibits may be 28. All livestock must be identified with ear notch, ear tag, or tattoo removed early or booths/displays disassembled or that 4- number according to species requirements. (See rules in each H’er or 4-H club will forfeit its premiums. Exhibit pick-up is livestock department.) the responsibility of the 4-H member. 29. This show is an educational event. It is designed to train youth to properly fit and exhibit their animals without aide. It is the intent 20. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (including that the 4-H/FFA member takes responsibility of caring for and insects), or song bird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any grooming his/her own animals. If assistance is needed it should exhibit. Game animals legally taken are acceptable. Live be aimed at helping the 4-H/FFA member learn new skills. specimens of noxious weeds or invasive species are NOT 30. When an exhibitor needs an assistant to help show because the permitted in any exhibit. Dried specimens are acceptable to use exhibitor has more than one animal showing at the same time, in exhibits. the assistant MUST receive permission from the Department 21. Copyright materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit Superintendent(s). The assistant must be a member of a that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must Muscatine County 4-H or FFA program but need not carry the include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using same project or belong to the same club or chapter. In case of copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the illness, COVID-19 quarantine, or other emergency, the exhibitor original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also must be excused by the Superintendent prior to the show or the special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information for animal will be ineligible to exhibit. 4-H’ers). Those without permission cannot be displayed. 31. No 4-H/FFA exhibitor will be allowed in the 4-H/FFA Livestock 22. All exhibits, activities and programs must represent appropriate barns during the hours of 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators will be dealt safety procedures in the development of the exhibit and included with accordingly. in the evaluation process. This includes both static exhibits in 32. All livestock MUST be kept in the proper place (barn, show ring, departments A-F and communications and clothing event and tie out). No animals are allowed in commercial displays or other communications exhibits in departments G & H. areas used for specific purposes. 33. All livestock exhibitors may pick up stall cards and exhibitor 23. All premium money must be picked up from the Muscatine number in the 4-H Livestock Fair Office after livestock health County Extension Office by December 31, 2021. Premium requirements are met. money will not be mailed. All premium money not picked up 34. If there is no competition in a class, then ribbon premium only will by December 31, 2021 will be returned to the Muscatine be awarded and no class placing premiums will be awarded. County Fair. Competition is determined by the number of exhibitors, not by the DEPARTMENTS AA-KK- Livestock number of animals in a class. 24. Youth Quality Care Of Animals ( YQCA) – By July 1, all 4-H 35. Any exhibitor eligible to receive a special award from any and FFA members who plan to exhibit beef, bucket calves, livestock breed association is responsible for notifying the sheep, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goats, meat goats, poultry, Extension Office or FFA Advisor of such eligibility. and/or rabbits (not pet rabbits) must have completed YQCA training and received certification. For details on completing this certification, contact the Extension office or an FFA Advisor. 25. All livestock shown at the Muscatine County Fair MUST meet the health requirements of the Iowa Department of Agriculture

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MUSCATINE COUNTY FAIR BOARD RULES AND 16. All other departments (static exhibits) will be released at 5:00 p.m. REGULATIONS Sunday, July 25, and should be claimed no later than 5:00 p.m. that day. INTERPRETATION, AMENDMENT, & VIOLATIONS LIVESTOCK 1. The Muscatine County Fair Management reserves the final and 17. No animal can be entered or exhibited as purebred unless the absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and animal has been registered with their respective breed arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and association and exhibitors produce certificates of registry at differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, request of the superintendent in charge, any time during the Fair. connected with, or incident to the Fair. 18. All livestock entries at the Muscatine County Fair must meet the 2. The Fair Management reserves the right to amend or add to health requirements of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and these rules, as it, in its judgment, may deem advisable. Land Stewardship. 3. Any person who violates any of the following or special rules will 19. Livestock barns must be kept clean and all aisles, stalls and pens forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such shall be cleaned before 8:00 a.m. daily with trash and refuse to penalty as the governing board may order. be disposed of as the Superintendent may direct. Space over 4. The Fair Management reserves the right to make any corrections which fair visitors must walk in viewing livestock must always be or changes in ANY premium list. kept clean. 20. All fans and other electrical equipment used in the livestock barns STATIC ENTRIES AND EXHIBITS must meet with the requirements of the Muscatine County Fair 5. Exhibits must have entry cards on all articles entered, as electrical safety code and stand inspection by their agents. articles without cards are not eligible for premium. 21. Smoking and the use of intoxicating beverages or drugs in the 6. All entries (except where otherwise stated) must be made with barns or exhibit areas will not be tolerated. Exhibitors shall be the Muscatine County Fair Office before the entry deadline responsible for the behavior of their acquittances and associated listed under the respective departments. Entry fees (if any) are individuals. to be paid at the time of entering to the Muscatine County Fair Office. STALL AND PEN FEES 7. All entries in a livestock department must be made in the 22. All applications for stalls and pens should be sent directly to the bonafide owner's name. Fair Office at the time entries are made. Stall or pen assignments will be made by the department superintendent. Stalls and pens 8. All livestock and static exhibits must be on the grounds will not be reserved unless entries are accompanied by the according to the schedule printed in the rules for the respective required fees. Stall fees are listed on page 5. Please send your departments and divisions. payment to the Muscatine County Fair. You must sign up for your 9. Exhibitors must keep their stalls open and livestock uncovered stall in FairEntry! and visible from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during each day of 23. Amounts of entry fees, stall rent, and deadline dates for filing exhibition. entries are listed on the respective pages of each department. 10. All exhibits, including livestock, must be kept in the proper place. All entries must remain in place until specified release PREMIUMS time or premium money will be forfeited. 24. An article MUST be meritorious to draw a premium and shall be entitled to first premium ONLY IF MERITORIOUS. An exhibitor 11. Only ISU Extension & Outreach Staff, Fair Board members, may receive multiple placing premiums (e.g. 1st and 3rd placing Department Superintendents, and other approved personnel premiums), but the Fair WILL NOT pay placing premiums where are permitted to examine entry information. Any other person there is no competition. Competition is determined between doing so shall forfeit the right enter therein. exhibitors, not animals. 12. The Muscatine County Fair expressly reserves the right to 25. The Fair Management reserves the right to withhold premium reject any or all entries in any department. money from any exhibitor who does not abide by the Rules and 13. The Fair will take every possible precaution for the safekeeping Regulations set forth by the Fair. of all livestock and articles on exhibition after their arrival and SUPERINTENDENTS arrangement but will not be responsible for any loss or damage 26. Superintendents shall have full charge of their department with that may occur. the approval of ISU Extension & Outreach Staff and Fair Board. 14. Fair Management allows Superintendents the right to put They will allocate such spaces as he/she deems advisable and entries into the correct division or class if they have been make such charges for same as he sees necessary. Each entered in the wrong division or class. Superintendent must confine himself to the space and species assigned. RELEASE OF EXHIBITS 15. No livestock shall be removed from the grounds until 7:00 a.m. JUDGING Sunday, July 25, unless permitted by the Manager of the Fair on 27. The Fair will, so far as possible, secure experts to award the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Department. premiums in all departments and all judges will be selected by the executive committee. No appeal from the decision of the judges

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will be considered by the Fair Board, except in the cases of fraud and protest. 28. During judging, no person will be admitted in the ring or on the stand except exhibitors of livestock then on exhibition and approved personnel. 29. If any false statement is made in respect to an article or animal, or any exhibitor interferes in any way with the committee in the awards by drawing attention to the particular points or otherwise, unless by the request of the committee, such articles or animals shall be ruled out and will not be eligible for premium. PROTESTS 30. All protests must be made in writing and accompanied by a deposit of $100 in the livestock department and $50 in all other departments, which will be forfeited if protest is not sustained. Such protests must state plainly the cause of complaint or appeal and must be filed with the Fair Manager within 12 hours after cause of protest. No complaint or appeal based upon the statement that a judge is or judges are incompetent will be considered by the Board. Judges' decisions will be final. PUBLIC SAFETY 31. The Fair will furnish the best possible police protection for autos and other vehicles but will not be responsible for theft or other damages. 32. Each exhibitor or concessionaire will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to or occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article exhibited by him and shall indemnify the Muscatine County Fair against all legal proceedings in regard thereto. 33. In no case will the Muscatine County Fair be responsible, in any way, for any loss, damage or injury of any character to any person, property or article while same is on the Fairgrounds or at any time or place be liable for or make any payment for damage, loss, or injury. 34. The Muscatine County Fair will not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by or arising out of strikes, riots, lockouts, acts of God, etc. Exhibitors or animals, machinery in motion, and other exhibits liable to occasional accidents, injury or damage to persons coming in contact with them, shall guard their exhibits and protect the public from coming in contact therewith, and every such exhibitor shall indemnify the Muscatine County Fair from and against all claims and demands, costs, charges and expenses which in may incur, suffer, or be put to, by reason of any exhibit not properly guarded or the public not being properly guarded there from. Any entry, exhibit, or concession shall be deemed an acceptance of these rules.

ADVERTISING 35. No person will be permitted to distribute any printed or advertising matter in buildings or any part of the grounds, except an exhibitor from his own booth or building occupied by his exhibit. 36. No begging or soliciting is permitted on the grounds.

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Cattle originating from an accredited-free state or zone may be LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that lists official individual identification (see above). Cattle from a herd or area under 2021 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION OF quarantine for tuberculosis may not be exhibited. Cattle from a state LIVESTOCK, POULTRY AND BIRDS AT A COUNTY or zone which is not an accredited-free state or zone must meet the 4-H/FFA FAIR EXHIBITION following requirements:

1. An individual animal test conducted within 60 days of the SECTION 1 - GENERAL exhibition, or A. All animals, poultry and birds intended for exhibition within the 2. Originate from a tuberculosis accredited-free herd, with the State of Iowa will be considered under quarantine and not accredited herd number and date of last test listed on the eligible for showing until the owner or agent presents a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION, stating the animals, poultry or birds are apparently free from symptoms of BRUCELLOSIS (Iowa is Class Free): infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical A. Native Iowa cattle originating from a herd not under quarantine inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days (14 days can be exhibited without other testing requirements when for sheep and 7 days for swine) prior to date of entry to accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing exhibition grounds. official individual identification. B. Please Note (Veterinarian and Exhibitor): The Certificate of B. Cattle originating outside the state must meet one of the Veterinary Inspection must include the name of the owner or following requirements: exhibitor and 911 address of the site the animal(s) reside, the 1. Originate from Brucellosis Class "Free" states when name and 911 address of the exhibition, and shall only be used accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and for one exhibition. showing individual official identification, or C. INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION 2. Official vaccinates under 24 months (beef), 20 months WILL NOT BE REQUIRED in certain classes if the division (dairy) when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary superintendent has made prior arrangements with the official fair Inspection, showing official calfhood vaccination and veterinarian to have all animals and/or birds inspected on arrival individual official identification, or and prior to exhibition. 3. Animals of any age originating from a herd not under quarantine when accompanied by a Certificate of ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, Veterinary Inspection, showing a report of a negative DRAINING ABSCESSES OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS OR brucellosis test conducted within 30 days prior to opening INFECTIOUS CONDITION WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM date of exhibition and individual official identification, or THE SHOW. 4. Originate from a certified brucellosis free herd, accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, All animals moving from out of state into an Iowa county 4-H/FFA fair showing individual official identity, herd number, and date must meet Iowa Animal and Livestock Importation requirements. of last test, or Each show must have an official veterinarian. 5. Calves under 6 months of age when accompanied by a

Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be official identification. exhibited. NOTES: Official identification listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection required for all cattle and bison of any age coming in from out of 1. All brucellosis tests must have been confirmed by a State- state used for rodeos, recreational events, shows and exhibitions. Federal Laboratory. 2. All nurse cows that accompany calves to be exhibited must SECTION 2 - ALL CATTLE meet above health requirements. 3. All cattle and bison originating from states not officially All cattle intended for exhibition shall have individual official classified as brucellosis or tuberculosis free must obtain a identification and be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary pre-entry permit from the Iowa State Veterinarian's Office. Inspection that lists official identification. Examples of acceptable (515-281-5547) official identification include but may not be limited to; a USDA 4. Official individual identification listed on a Certificate of approved alphanumeric tag, Brucellosis (calfhood) vaccination tag, Veterinary Inspection is required for all cattle and bison of purebred registry tattoo (if Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is any age coming in from out of state used for rodeos, accompanied with registration papers that shows purebred registry recreational events, shows and exhibitions. tattoo), or USDA approved RFID or 840 series tag. This is not the 5. Trichomoniasis testing is not required for rodeo or same as the definition below under market beef. exhibition bulls temporarily in the state that leave after the event. Effective February 12, 2014, bulls intended for sale TUBERCULOSIS (Iowa is Class Free): must have a negative trichomoniasis test within 30 days prior to importation and no subsequent sexual exposure.

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The test results must be noted on the Certificate of BRUCELLOSIS (Iowa is Class Free): Veterinary Inspection. The testing requirement does not apply to virgin bulls under 24 months of age and needs to 1. Native Iowa Swine--No brucellosis test required for exhibition be noted on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection the purposes. bull(s) is a "virgin" or not sexually exposed to any female 2. Swine from Out of State--All breeding swine six months of age cattle. and older must either: A. Originate from a Brucellosis Class "Free" state; or SECTION 3 - MARKET BEEF CATTLE (All cattle other than B. Originate from a brucellosis validated herd with herd BREEDING CATTLE) certification number and date of last test listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or Steers and beef-type heifers exhibited in market classes must be C. Have a negative brucellosis test conducted within 60 days accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing prior to show and confirmed by a state-federal laboratory. individual official identification for each animal and originate from a herd not under quarantine. NOTE: Official identification tags must AUJESZKY'S DISEASE (PSEUDORABIES) - ALL SWINE (Iowa is have US shield to be official ID tag. Stage V) Examples of acceptable official identification are; a USDA approved 1. Native Iowa swine--No pseudorabies testing requirements prior alphanumeric tag, Brucellosis (calfhood) vaccination tag, purebred to the exhibition will be necessary for native Iowa swine. registry tattoo, or USDA approved RFID or 840 series tag. 4-H and 2. Swine originating outside Iowa--All exhibitors must present a FFA tags bearing the US shield are also official ID. test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that indicate that each swine has had a negative test for pseudorabies within SECTION 4 - SWINE 30 days prior to the show (individual show regulations may have more restrictive time restrictions), regardless of the status of the All swine must originate from a herd or area not under quarantine herd, and that lists the individual official identification. Electronic and must be individually identified. All swine are required to have identification will not be considered official identification for individual official identification. All 4-H and FFA tags bearing the US exhibition purposes. shield are official identification tags. Swine originating outside of Iowa. All exhibitors must present a test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that indicate that SECTION 5 - SHEEP AND GOATS each swine has had a negative test for pseudorabies within 30 days All sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of prior to the show (individual show regulations may have more Origin identification tag (Ex. IA1234-5678) or another official Scrapie restrictive time restrictions), regardless of the status of the herd, and tag. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual show individual official identification on test report. Electronic Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag (Ex. IAl 234-5678), another identification will not be considered official identification for exhibition official Scrapie tag, or by an official tattoo registered with USDA (to purposes. register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG; l-866-873-2824). Wethers less than 18 months of age are required to have an individual identification and Swine exhibition requirements. "Swine exhibition" means an a scrapie tag may be used, but a scrapie tag is not required. exhibit, demonstration, show, or competition involving an event on the state fairgrounds, a county fair, or other exhibition event. The SECTION 6 - HORSES AND MULES sponsor of the exhibition must retain an Iowa licensed veterinarian to supervise the health of the swine at the exhibition location. The All horses shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary sponsor must electronically file the approved registration form and Inspection with individual identification, or a description of the obtain approval from the state veterinarian at least 30 days before individual animal. These requirements apply to all horses entering the event. The registration form includes the name of the exhibition the fairgrounds. and the address and telephone number of its location; the name, address and telephone number of the veterinarian; and the date of Native Iowa horses and mules can be exhibited when accompanied the planned exhibition. Sales of swine will not be allowed unless the by an individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing a event has been registered and received approval from the state description of the individual animals. veterinarian 30 days prior to the event. All equine originating from outside the state shall be accompanied by Swine exhibition report required. The sponsor of the swine a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing a description of the exhibition shall electronically submit to the department the approved individual animals; and indicating that each animal six months of age report form within five business days after the conclusion of the and older in the shipment has had a negative official equine exhibition. The form includes the name of the exhibition and the infectious anemia test within twelve months of importation. The address and telephone number of its location; the name, address testing laboratory, accession number, and date of test must appear and telephone number of the veterinarian; the date that the exhibition on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, or a copy of the Coggins occurred; the name, address and telephone number of the owner of (EIA) test paper must be presented. the swine; and the address and telephone number of the premises from which the swine was moved after the exhibition if such premises SECTION 7 - POULTRY AND BIRDS is a different premises. All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test 11 within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. (SEE GENERAL SECTION 1. B) Please note: Poultry purchased from a hatchery and raised for exhibition are not exempt from Pullorum-Typhoid testing requirements.

However, "Market Classes" of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. "Market Classes" of poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high solid partition.

SECTION 8 - DOGS AND CATS All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate.

SECTION 9 - FARM DEER "Cervidae" means all animals belonging to the cervidae family, and "CWD susceptible cervidae" means whitetail deer, blacktail deer, mule deer, red deer, elk and moose. Native Iowa Cervidae may be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that lists individual official identification.

All Cervidae must have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions, or must have originated from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. Cervidae originating from a herd with a diagnosis, signs, epidemiological evidence, or area under quarantine for chronic wasting disease may not be exhibited. The following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: "All Cervidae on this certificate have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions to this herd. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year."

THE DECISION OF THE OFFICIAL SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL.

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this shall be evidence such substance has been administered to IOWA 4-H YOUTH CODE OF ETHICS the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one Youth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and ways at all times. Youth represent the entire program and their all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the behavior reflects on their parents, leaders, club and the entire youth laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate program. All adults involved with the youth program, leaders as well and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the as parents, are expected to set positive examples and serve as sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects positive role models by what they say and do. Any youth who breaks the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, the Code of Ethics or allows another person (adult or peer) to talk with the burden on the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian to prove them into violating the Code of Ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, otherwise. awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibiting at this and future exhibitions including the Iowa State Fair 11. I am responsible for my exhibit and I will not allow others to and other county, state or regional exhibitions. violate this Code on my behalf. By my entering an exhibit in this fair or exhibition I will accept any disciplinary action taken by the Youth agree to follow these guidelines: management of this fair or exhibition for any violation of this 1. I will do my own work, appropriate for my age and physical and Code of Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or mental development. This includes research and writing of exhibition without recourse against the fair or exhibition. exhibit explanations, preparing exhibits (such as sewing, 12. I want my exhibit to be an example of how to accept what life cooking, refinishing, etc), care and grooming of animals, etc. has to offer, both good and not so good, and how to live with Adult assistance should help guide and support me, not do it for and learn from the outcome. me. 13. I will not be involved in any illegal activities while participating in 2. All exhibits will be a true representation of my work. Any attempt 4-H and FFA events, including but not limited to alcohol, to take credit for other’s work, alter the conformation of animals, tobacco or drug use. or alter their performance is prohibited. Copyright violation or I agree to conduct myself in an honest, ethical, and upstanding allowing others to complete your exhibit is considered manner and I understand that disciplinary actions will result if these misrepresentation and is prohibited. rules are violated. I understand that I am expected to represent the 3. I will treat all people and animals with respect. I will provide program in a positive manner. I have read, understand and agree to appropriate care for animals. follow this Code of Ethics, and any other rules of competition of the 4. I will present exhibits that are safe for consumption. All food fair or exhibition as printed in its Premium Book. exhibits will be safe to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other exhibits will be safe for judges to evaluate and for exhibition. 5. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be safe for consumers, and shall have met all In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations withdrawal times for all medications, and be free of violative and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national drug residue. origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Program information may be made available in languages other than 6. If any animal requires medical treatment while at the fair or English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program exhibition, only the Official Fair Veterinarian may administer the information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202- treatment. All medications that are administered shall be done 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. according to the label instructions of the medication used. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online 7. My animal’s appearance or performance shall not be altered by at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, any means, including medications, external applications and telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail surgical procedures. Any animal that is found to have changed to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 show, and have penalties assessed against the exhibitor, parent Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690- and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibition. 7442; or (3) Email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go 8. I will follow all ownership and possession rules and, if to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext. requested, will provide the necessary documentation. 9. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibition, according to the state health requirements as printed in the Premium Book of the fair or exhibition. I will provide animal health certificates from a licensed veterinarian upon request from the management of the fair or exhibition. 10. By my entering an animal in this fair or exhibition, I am giving consent to the management of the fair or exhibition to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. If the laboratory report on the analysis of any sample indicates a presence of forbidden drugs,

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4-H STATIC, CLOTHING, & 6. 4-H exhibits are not released until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 25th. Exhibits taken out of the COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENTS building early will result in a loss of premiums (4-H EXHIBT BUILDING) for the exhibitor. 7. All Premium money must be picked up from the SCHEDULE Monday, July 14 Muscatine County Extension office by December Communications & Clothing Event Judging 31, 2021. All premium money that is not picked Muscatine County Extension & Outreach Office, Muscatine up by December 31, 2021 will be returned to the Muscatine County Fair. Monday, July 19 9:00-4:00...... Conference Judging of Exhibits in Departments A-F ...... According to schedule on page 5 ...... 4-H Exhibit Building/Activities Building DIVISION A Wednesday, July 21 ANIMALS 1:00 p.m...... Working Exhibits Begin ...... 4-H Exhibit Building/Activities Building 10110 Animal Science Thursday, July 22 An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about 1:00 p.m...... Educational Presentations, Fashion Revue, a large or small animal including beef, bucket calf, dairy cattle, dairy ...... & Share-The-Fun goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep ...... 4-H Exhibit Building/Activities Building and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required. Sunday, July 25 5:00 p.m...... Release of Static Exhibits from 4-H Building 10120 Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy, animal Premiums are pro-rated in Division A-H according to the number diseases, animal/human interaction, or other learning related to of blue, red, and white ribbons are awarded. Veterinary Science. Static & Awardrobe Clothing Event Departments ...... $1200 Communications Department ...... $300 DIVISION B SPECIAL AWARDS AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES “Best Club display” – Awarded to winning clubs 1st $30.00 2nd $20.00 3rd $10.00 10210 Crop Production An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops, plant growth, soils and soil fertility, or any other learning GENERAL RULES related to crop production and plant science. (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair 10220 Conservation, Environment, and Sustainability Board Rules and Regulations apply. An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their 2. Static exhibit entries (divisions A-F) are to be made online in environment including energy, energy conservation, stewardship, FairEntry and can be made up until exhibits are brought to conservation, creating habitat, etc. fairgrounds for judging. Awardrobe Clothing Event & Communications exhibits should be entered into FairEntry by 10222 Entomology July 1st. Any exhibit that shows learning from an entomology or bee project (excluding live specimens) that is an outgrowth or an entomology or 3. Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements bee project learning experience. Includes specimen collections and that will be included in the judging process. Members are may include products (ex: honey) or equipment as part of the display. highly encouraged to go to www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets to find 10224 Fish and Wildlife information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create Any exhibit that shows learning about a fish and/or wildlife project or from their 4-H project learning. program such as identification, habitats, harvest, taxidermy, etc. Any 4. If you have an exhibit selected for the Iowa State Fair and are specimens must have been legally taken and must include in FFA, you cannot enter a similar exhibit in the FFA division at information about date and location of harvest, and who the the Iowa State Fair, even though it is a separate exhibit, such specimen was acquired from if not self-harvested. Feral pigs as in photography, welding, woodworking, science, (including Russian/European Boar) are NOT permitted in taxidermy engineering, & technology, etc. exhibits. 5. Static exhibits entered by FFA members that are not Ag Mech or Photography exhibits are ineligible to advance to the Iowa 10226 Forestry State Fair. Any exhibit, including collections, that show learning from participation in a forestry project or program. 14

10230 Horticulture and Plant Science Swiss chard (leaves) An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of 12. Enter ten (10) specimens of the following: plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, Asparagus (in bottle of Berries (one variety per plant nutrition, careers, etc. water) plate) Cherries 10231 Garden Crops Actual vegetable or fruit specimens grown from the current crop year. 10235 Home Grounds Improvement Garden Crops Special Rules An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of 1. All produce exhibited must be from the 4-H member’s landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home yard current garden project. improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc. 2. All garden produce exhibits must be entered on heavy-duty white paper plates/containers with the exhibitor’s name, 10240 Outdoor Adventures vegetable name, and variety on the to top edge of plate. An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, 3. One variety of vegetable/fruit per plate. canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities. 4. Refer to Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit for instructions on preparing produce. If quantity of specimens 10250 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports to bring is different from fair book, use quantity of specimen An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of in fair book. firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit 5. Exhibits are not eligible to advance to Iowa State Fair. may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are 6. For any seed, nut vegetable, or fruit not listed below, please removed from arrows). bring enough for a good display of specimens and identify your cultivar. 10260 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources 7. Enter one (1) specimen of the following: An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources Broccoli (or 3 sprouts) Cabbage and does not fit in any of the classes listed above. Celery (complete plant) Chinese Cabbage Cauliflower Egg plant DIVISION C Endive (one plant) Kale (in bottle of water) CREATIVE ARTS Lettuce Muskmelon Pumpkin Spinach (one plant) 10310 Music Watermelon Winter Squash An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles, or history. Other Melons 8. Enter two (2) specimens of the following: 10320 Photography Dill (dry or green) Grapes (2 bunches) An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display that shows Kohlrabi Peppers learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your

Sweet Corn Sweet Potatoes photo. Still photos only, no video. Members are limited to enter a maximum of six photos in this class. Summer Squash Photography Special Rules: 9. Enter three (3) specimens of the following 1. 4-H exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide Apples Apricots required information for photo exhibits. Beets Carrots 2. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may Cucumbers Garlic (dry) be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs must have Leeks Okra been taken since the Muscatine County Fair of the previous Onions (except green) Parsnips year (July 13, 2020). Pears Peaches 3. Photographs should be a minimum of 5” X 7”. Finished size Plums Potatoes (any color) (including mounting/matting) of single photographs may not exceed 11” X14” in height or width. Exception: Panoramic Rhubarb Salsify photos must not exceed 24” in length. Turnips Tomatoes (any kind 4. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper and except cherry, salad, or must be mounted and/or matted. Photos printed on canvas, grape fabric, ceramic, etc. should be entered into class 10345. 10. Enter five (5) specimens of the following: 5. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] Herbs (in bottle of water) Onions (green) on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own Radishes Tomatoes (cherry, mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting salad, or grape) done professionally. 4-Hers are responsible for design 11. Enter six (6) specimens of the following: decisions such as border, color and size. Framed Beans Peas 15

photographs (including floating frames) will not be height and width. No matting and no framing is allowed, put judged. your creativity into the photography! 6. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are 4. Photograph/Image can be created from film negative, digital related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be negative, or digitally manipulated in computer. mounted together in story order or sequence. Slides should be 5. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat numbered. Finished size of individual photographs in a series material. should not exceed 6” x 8”. 6. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for 7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo public display in a 4-H setting, photographs depicting unsafe before changes. practices or illegal activities will not be displayed. 8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. 10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display 9. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not be displayed. (For example, trespassing on railroad not fit into any previous photography class. This class includes property to take photos while on train tracks.) photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. as part of an 10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H photography are not eligible to exhibit educational display showing learning about printing techniques, in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa. display, merchandising, etc.

10325 - Digital Photography 10350 Visual Arts- Original Art A photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not printed. An exhibit that shows learning through creation of original art. Original Photos in this class will be submitted, viewed, evaluated, and art is a one-of-a-kind, non-replicable design of your creation. By using displayed electronically. one medium or a combination, an individual creates an authentic work Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules. of art that is not recognizable as another's work. You must explain the 1. 4-H exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide application of the most relevant design element(s) and art principle(s) required information for photo exhibits. The Photo Exhibit featured in this exhibit. Describe your inspirations, reasons, feelings, Label may be submitted electronically with the photo entry. and/or motives for creating this work of art. 2. Photographs may be either black and white or color. 3. Photographs will not be printed. 10355 Visual Arts- Design, Process, or Technique Exploration 4. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series This exploration class emphasizes process and provides an individual is a group of photographs (3-5) that are related or tell a step- the opportunity to explore a medium, practice a skill, or study and apply by-step story. Series photo entries must have all photos in elements and principles of art and design. An explanation of the the series viewable at the same time. application of design elements or art principles used when making the 5. Photos entries should be submitted in the highest resolution exhibit must be included. This exhibit may be an object, portfolio, possible. A finished file size of 1 MB-3 MB is recommended. display, poster, or organized sketchbook. If a non-original design 6. Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and commonly source is used, its origin (where the idea was found, any pictures, used format for ease of viewing. sketches, etc.) must still be credited, acknowledged, or have copyright 7. Subject matter of photographs must in good taste and be permission obtained. See visual arts special rule #5. appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. 8. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities 10360 Visual Arts- Other Visual Art Ideas/Topics will not be displayed. (For example, trespassing on railroad Exhibits might include the study and research about an individual property to take photos while on train tracks.) artist, style, craft, business or marketing process, planning group tour, 9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same career options, etc. evaluation criteria used for printed photographs. Visual Arts Special Rules: 10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to 1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa. accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface 10340 Creative Photography. for a process technique or application of original design. A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with 2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspiration an alternative photographic process, or a photograph that was of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative, the object and design must be included. For additional and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually information see the Visual Arts and Design Elements & Art engaging. Could be a composite of multiple overlapped photographs. principles Exhibit Tip Sheets at Creative Photography Special Rules. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets 1. 4-H exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide 3. If the exhibit is a finished art object information must be required information for photo exhibits. Include information included explaining the application of design elements and about the processes used. art principles used in creation of the work. 2. Photograph/image may be mounted/matted or submitted as 4. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a a digital image. design unique to the artist or represent a significant 3. Photograph/Image if mounted must be mounted on foam modification to an existing design to make a new and original core no smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than 10” x 10” in statement by the artist.

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5. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is practices through the making of a prepared food product. See Food & prohibited without the written permission of the original Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked Quick Reference Guide” for additional information regarding prepared designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts food products. exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For 10442 Food & Nutrition- Preserved Product additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information Preserved Product - An exhibit of a preserved food product that shows at skills or learning about food preservation through the making of a https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/statefair/SFDocu prepared or preserved food product. Processed honey may be ments/SF1UseofCopyrightVI010401.pdf. exhibited in this class. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” for additional information regarding preserved food products. DIVISION D FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 10445 Food & Nutrition- Educational Display An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or 10410 Child Development learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, meal planning & service, safety practices, or food preservation. See An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H needs, and careers in child development. Exhibits that include items Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. Exhibits showing learning intended for use with children (books, toys, learning games, babysitting kits, etc.) should include information about what you have about meal planning & service must include a menu. Food & Nutrition Special Rules learned 1) about children while creating and using the exhibit or 2) 1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food what the child(ren) learned from use of the item(s) in the exhibit. safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human 10420 Clothing & Fashion- Constructed/Sewn Garments & consumption. Accessories 3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or using only food grade utensils and containers. other process) that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty 4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. or displayed. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. 5. Meat jerky products are prohibited. 6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; 10422 Clothing & Fashion- Purchased Garments & Accessories credit the source of the recipe. Purchased garments or accessories that shows learning about style, 7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2020 is acceptable. and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. Processed honey must 10424 Clothing & Fashion- Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits include the Honey Exhibit Label. Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and 8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. fashion including but not limited to design illustrations, exploration of One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc. will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All Clothing & Fashion Special Rule: perishable food products will be discarded when removed from 1. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the 4-H display. Awardrobe Clothing Event (Department G) may not be entered 9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or as an exhibit in Departments A-F, including Clothing and flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in an enclosable Fashion classes. plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. 2. Exhibits in classes 10420 and 10422 must include information Recommended number of items to include with the exhibit: about application of design elements and art principles. Cookies, cupcakes, bars, muffins, rolls, etc. – four (4) to six (6) Exhibits in class 10424 should include information about items application of design elements and art principles if appropriate Cakes, loafs, pies, etc. – one (1) whole product for the exhibit. 10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted. 10430 Consumer Management An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison 10450 Health shopping, money management, and consumer rights and An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, physical activity, responsibilities. safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices. 10440 Food & Nutrition- Prepared Product An exhibit of a prepared food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, or safety

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10460 Home Improvement 10510 Citizenship & Civic Engagement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving, and caring for An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your your home living space, including extended personal living areas community, your country, or your world. immediately adjacent to the home. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. Exhibits showing learning about home design, furniture, home accessories, and fabrics must include DIVISION E information about how design elements and art principles were applied. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Home Improvement Special Rule 1. Items entered must be ready for display in the home: 10520 Communication pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual etc. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the communication skills in their many forms. Includes learning from item. Command Strips or other quick attach products are participation in Theatre Arts projects or programs including puppets, usually not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display stage design, etc. May include original creative writing, poetry, fiction will be dropped one ribbon placing. and non-fiction, etc.

10470 Sewing and Needle Arts- Constructed Item 10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes: such as pillowcase, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, or a. 4-H is... (Open to 4-H'er’s interpretation) other items. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by b. Join 4-H humans. c. 4-H Grows…(4-H.org national marketing theme) c. Quest to Be Your Best (2021 4-H Conference theme) 10472 Sewing and Needle Arts- Other Ideas/Educational Exhibit d. “How Do You 4-H?” (variation of Iowa State Fair theme) Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and Special Rules: needle arts including but not limited to construction techniques, use 1. Only one poster per 4-H'er may be entered and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative 2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard processes, careers. poster board or foam core board – size minimum of 14" x Sewing and Needle Arts Special Rule 20" or maximum of 15” x 22”. 1. Exhibits in classes 10470 and 10472 should include 3. Posters cannot be 3-dimentional. Materials used to make information about application of design elements and art the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the principles if appropriate for the exhibit. poster or foam core board. 4. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of 10480 Other Family and Consumer Science other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer Conference theme logo. 4-H’ers can include the clover, but science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer do not copy/print other material over the top of the clover. Science class listed. 5. Each poster should have a completed 2021 Poster Exhibit Entry Form, available at 10490 $10 Meal Challenge https://www.extension.iastate.edu/muscatine/content/fair- Create a balanced nutritious meal for family of four (4) that includes a information, attached to the back. serving from each of the five food groups for each person. Information regarding food groups and recommended daily servings can be found 7. Two 4-H Poster Communication entries can be selected for on the USDA MyPlate website www.choosemyplate.gov. the State Fair. $10 Meal Challenge Special Rules 8. All 4-H Communication Poster participants will be given 1. Exhibit may be from an individual or group effort. Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. 2. The meal must serve at least a family of four (4) people and Outstanding posters will receive Seals of Merit. Superior total expense on receipt must not exceed $10. posters will receive Seals of Excellence. 3. The meal must include a serving for each person from each of the five (5) food groups- Fruit, Vegetable, Protein, Grain, 10540 Digital Storytelling Dairy. Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to 4. The exhibit will be a poster (maximum size 20” x 30”) that produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished shows the menu (including portion size), meal type movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques (breakfast, lunch, dinner), grocery receipt, and photos of the using digital video software, production techniques, or other display meal. Attach a copy of the $10 Meal Challenge worksheet to to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained the back of the poster. Additional information about the $10 for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video. Meal Challenge can be found on the Iowa 4-H $10 Meal Challenge webpage: 10550 Leadership https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/10-meal-challenge- An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing healthy-living others in a positive way

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10560 Self-Determined 10634 Robotics An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and Educational display or other exhibit (including working robots) that does not fit any other class. shows learning about robotics and robotic systems.

DIVISION F AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMNET

General Information: The 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event consists NOTE: If your Science, Engineering & Technology exhibit is of three opportunities of participation – Fashion Revue, Clothing selected to go on to the Iowa State Fair, you may NOT enter in Selection, and The $15 Challenge similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes at the Iowa State Fair. GENERAL AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT RULES 10610 Mechanics 1. Register in FairEntry or contact the Extension Office by July 1, Any exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or so that you will be included on the schedule. engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills. 2. Junior & Intermediate members should include the Junior & Intermediate Awardrobe Clothing Event Report Form with their 10612 Automotive exhibit. Senior members should include the Senior Awardrobe Repaired or restored vehicle or educational display showing learning Clothing Event Report Form. about an automotive idea including automotive maintenance, auto 3. Complete a clothing report form and attend the judging held the operations, auto safety, or automotive systems. afternoon of July 12, 2021, at the Extension Office at 1:00 pm. A schedule with your interview time will be sent to you. 10614 Electric 4. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the 4-H Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as another 4-H or learning about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy fair exhibit. sources, safety, etc. 5. Participants must bring the garment or outfit they purchased or created and accessories to the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event. 10615 Small Engine 6. Participants should submit only the materials requested for each Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other class (report form and photo- for ALL divisions- plus a receipt for type exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This $15 Challenge.) If additional materials are sent with the entry or class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, brought to the conference judging, they will not be considered. go-karts, etc. 7. Participants will share their Awardrobe Clothing Event exhibits at the Muscatine County Fair on Thursday, July 22 at 1: 00 p.m. 10616 Tractor in the Activities Building (4-H Exhibit Building). Repaired or restored tractor (or educational display showing learning 8. Top senior participants (grades 9-12) will advance on to the related to tractors, tractor mechanics, tractor operations, or tractor State Awardrobe Clothing Event. safety. 4-H FASHION REVUE DIVISION 10618 Welding Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning SPECIAL DIVISION RULES about welding. 1. The purpose of this division is to encourage the sewing of a personal garment or outfit. 10620 Woodworking 2. Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, quality of Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, construction, stage presentation, and required care. and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may 3. Youth participants will model a garment or outfit that they include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items. constructed, hand-knitted, machine knitted, or crocheted by the member during the current 4-H year. 10630 Science, Engineering & Technology 4. A garment or outfit consisting of one to three pieces such as, but Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science not limited to, party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include, skirt, active sportswear, and/or coats. biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), or any other application of 5. Blouses and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If Science, Engineering, or Technology. they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected. 10632 Aerospace 6. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or Educational display or other exhibit (including flyable models) showing selected. learning about an aerospace idea or topic. 7. Junior, intermediate, and senior members are eligible to enter the Fashion Revue. All participants will receive a ribbon rating.

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alternatives, evaluation fit, quality and construction features, CLOTHING SELECTION DIVISION price, and cost comparison. Eligibility for State 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event SPECIAL DIVISION RULES  Four Fashion Revue participants are eligible to represent 1. The purpose of this division is to select and/or purchase an outfit Muscatine County at the State 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event, that represents the 4-H member’s goal or intended use for the with no more than two participants from any one category (athletic selected outfit. wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume.) 2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, quality, and  Three Clothing Selection and three The $15 Challenge construction features, stage presentation, require care, and cost participants with no more than one participant in any one category comparison. (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume) can be 3. There is no consideration in the judging on the amount spent, selected to represent Muscatine County at the State 4-H only in the process of record keeping and reflection on the cost Awardrobe Clothing Event. of the individual items as part of the process.  Participants must be senior 4-H members (completed grades 9- 4. Outfits may be purchased at a department store, boutique, 12 in 2021). online store, sidewalk sales, retail shops, or mall stores. Outfits may also be purchased at garage sales or other secondhand  A $30 registration fee is required for each entry. venues with a total price of over $15. Outfits may be gifts, hand-  4-H’ers may participate at the state level as many times as they me-downs, relative or friend’s modern or vintage clothing, or are selected by the county in Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, existing personal clothing, as long as the 4-H member actually and The $15 Challenge, but may only participate in one category selected the item as part of this specific outfit for the stated per year. purpose.  Clothing and accessories worn in the State 4-H Awardrobe 5. Home-sewn clothing that was not sewn specifically for the Clothing Event cannot be entered as a State Fair exhibit. participant are acceptable, such as purchases from a used clothing store. 1. receipt. Failure to provide receipts will be reflected in the 6. Junior, intermediate, and senior members are eligible to enter evaluation. Clothing Selection. All participants will receive ribbon ratings. 2. An outfit consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and pants or dress. Shoes, undergarments, and accessories are THE $15 CHALLENGE DIVISION not included in the $15 purchase price limit. SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 3. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit. 1. This category is designed to expand the 4-H member’s shopping 4. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that costs experience to shopping venues emphasizing recycling, reducing, less than $15. and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or similar place. 5. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-H member’s goal or intended use for the purchased outfit, and 2. Online venues are allowed but must be second-hand in nature. the 4-H member should have had an experience in choosing Shipping and handling are not included in the total calculations. shopping alternatives, evaluation fit, quality and construction 3. Traditional shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low features, price, and cost comparison. regular sale price. Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts do not qualify but may be entered in Clothing Selection fi 4-H member selected the items to meet a specific purpose/goal. Eligibility for State 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event 4. Fifteen dollars is the purchase price limit, including tax. However,  Four Fashion Revue participants are eligible to represent some secondhand stores and venues do not typically charge Muscatine County at the State 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event, sales tax. with no more than two participants from any one category (athletic 5. Receipt(s) for every item included as a part of the calculated total wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume.) must be submitted with the entry. A garage sale receipt can be a  Three Clothing Selection and three The $15 Challenge piece of paper with the name of the location such as “Jane Doe participants with no more than one participant in any one category garage sale”, date, amount paid, and signature of person selling (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume) can be at the garage sale. If the outfit was free at a garage sale, “free” selected to represent Muscatine County at the State 4-H can be listed on the report form and on the receipt. Failure to Awardrobe Clothing Event. provide receipts will be reflected in the evaluation.  Participants must be senior 4-H members (completed grades 9- 6. An outfit consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and 12 in 2021). pants or dress. Shoes, undergarments, and accessories are not  A $30 registration fee is required for each entry. included in the $15 purchase price limit. 7. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit.  4-H’ers may participate at the state level as many times as they 8. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that costs less are selected by the county in Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, than $15. and The $15 Challenge, but may only participate in one category 9. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-H member’s per year. goal or intended use for the purchased outfit, and the 4-H member  Clothing and accessories worn in the State 4-H Awardrobe should have had an experience in choosing shopping Clothing Event cannot be entered as a State Fair exhibit. 20

4. All county presenters will serve as junior evaluators. Each COMMUNICATIONS member will evaluate one other presentation, using the same DEPARTMENT judging criteria. Judges, junior evaluators, and presenter will conference after each presentation. Judge’s decision is final. Premiums offered by Fair ...... $300.00 5. All participants will receive a certificate of Recognition, Merit, or GENERAL COMMUNICATION RULES Excellence. Certificates will be presented at the conclusion of 1. Entries in this department include: judging.  Educational Presentations 6. Participants will share their Educational Presentation again at  Working Exhibits the Muscatine County Fair on Thursday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Activities Building (4-H Exhibit Building).  Extemporaneous Speaking Contest st nd  Share-The-Fun 7. State Fair and State Fair alternates, as well as 1 and 2 place awards in each division (junior, intermediate, senior) will be

announced at the conclusion of the educational presentations at 2. To participate in the communication program at the county fair, the county fair. 4-Hers must first sign-up through the FairEntry online entry 8. State Fair entrants should be prepared to submit their State Fair program or contact the Extension Office by July 1. date choices directly after the Educational Presentations are 3. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits may be given by given during the County Fair. There is a $12 fee to participate at one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades the Iowa State Fair. will be subject to the time limits based on the grade of the member

in the highest grade level (i.e. a team with a 5th grader and an 8th grader will use the times for the intermediate/senior class). SPECIAL AWARDS 4. Topics selected by the 4-H’er(s) should be an outgrowth of his/her Junior Educational Presentations – (grades 4-6) 4-H experience(s). Topics should be appropriate for presentation 1st & 2nd place awards to a general audience. Intermediate Educational Presentations – (grades 7-8) 5. Participants in the 4-H Communication program are expected to 1st & 2nd place awards wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Senior Educational Presentations – (grades 9-12) Program and/or the topic of the presentation (shorts, skirts and 1st & 2nd place awards dresses should be fingertip length or longer). MUSCATINE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION will provide 6. 4-H’ers must always use sanitary and safe procedures and $30.00 (to be pro-rated between exhibitors) in additional premiums methods. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits involving for presentations featuring beef cookery or beef production. food must follow established food safety guidelines. 7. All participants are expected to comply with all WORKING EXHIBITS DIVISION copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission from the originator. JUDGING: Wednesday, July 21, 2021, beginning at 1:00 pm. Schedule is determined by number of entries. EDUCATIONAL Purpose: Working exhibits provide an opportunity for 4-H members to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal PRESENTATION DIVISION and experiential way. JUDGING: Monday, July 12, 2021, beginning at 1:00 pm at the Class 11201 – Junior Working Exhibits Extension Office. Class 11202 – Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibits Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a SPECIAL DIVISION RULES process to an audience in order to gain a desired response. 1. Working Exhibits will be 30 minutes long. Participants will be Class 11101 – Junior Educational Presentations (4th-6th Grade) provided with an 8-foot table and peg board backdrop. Electricity Class 11102 – Intermediate/Senior Presentations (7th-12th Grade) is available, but 4-H’er must provide own extension cord. Working exhibits will start at the top of the hour and continue for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, you must clear off the table and SPECIAL DIVISION RULES remove your posters so that the next working exhibit can set up. 1. Time limit: Junior Presentations (5th and 6th grade) must not While the next working exhibit is setting up you will have a exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior Presentations (7th - 12th conference with the judge. grade) must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be verbally 2. Participants must turn in a completed Working Exhibit Report told to “STOP” when they exceed the time limit. form during check-in. 2. Educational Presentations are expected to include an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion/Summary. Information SPECIAL AWARDS on giving a presentation is available here. Junior Working Exhibits – (grades 4-6) 3. Participants must turn in a completed Educational Presentation 1st & 2nd place awards Report form during check-in. Intermediate Working Exhibits – (grades 7-8) 1st & 2nd place awards 21

Senior Working Exhibits – (grades 9-12) EXTEMPORANEOUS 1st & 2nd place awards SPEAKING DIVISION SHARE-THE-FUN DIVISION JUDGING: Monday, July 12, 2021, after Educational Presentations are done. A schedule will be sent to those who sign-up. JUDGING: Thursday, July 22 at 1 p.m. in the Activities (4-H Static Exhibit). Purpose: To encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts, prepare a Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their skills and speech, and respond to questions when given a limited amount of talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment. preparation time. Class 11404 – Extemporaneous Speaking Class 11300: Share-The-Fun Program SPECIAL DIVISION RULES SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. Participants must be senior 4-H'ers who have completed 1. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed six (6) minutes grades 9-12 (or that equivalent) in 2021. in length. 2. To participate in the Extemporaneous Speaking program, 2. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance, and other 4-Hers must first sign-up through FairEntry or contact the entertainment will be acceptable. All performances must be Extension Office by July 1, 2021 appropriate for presentation to a general audience. Those who are selected to present at the county fair will be 3. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade are announced at the conclusion of the communication event on July eligible for the Iowa State Fair. Exception: If the Share-The-Fun 12, 2021. All participants are encouraged to attend this act involves a whole club, at least 80 percent of the performing announcement. group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2021. PROGRAM FORMAT: A. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw STATE FAIR PARTICIPATION RULES FOR three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on. The Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, & Share-The-Fun selected topic will not be available to other participants. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two 1. Six Educational Presentations, four Working Exhibits, and topics drawn but not chosen will be returned to the available three Share-The-Fun acts can be selected to participate at the topics for the other participants. Iowa State Fair. B. A preparation area is to be used with one participant admitted 2. 4-H’ers must have completed 5th grade to be eligible to compete initially and one additional participant admitted every fifteen at the Iowa State Fair. In Share-The-Fun, if the act involves a minutes as the program progresses. A participant may not leave whole club, at least 80 percent of the performing group must the preparation area until it is time to speak, nor may a have completed 5th grade. participant receive help from a parent, leader, other adult, or any other youth. Each participant will have 30 minutes preparation 3. A $12.00 registration fee for State Fair is required for each time. A program official will assist contestants with the time individual and team communication entry. requirements. 4. A 4-H member may participate in only one educational C. All reference material will be screened by a program official on presentation and one working exhibit per year at the Iowa State the following basis: Fair, but they cannot be on the same half day at State Fair.  Participants may bring their own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference during the thirty minutes 5. Participants should NOT be involved in another event such as a of preparation time. communication, clothing program, livestock show, or judging  Reference material must be printed material such as books during the half-day they are scheduled to participate in the 4-H or magazines (cannot be notes, outlines, or speeches Communication Program. They CANNOT do both a Working prepared by the participant or by another person for use in Exhibit and an Educational Presentation during the same half- this program). day.  Some relevant reference material will be available in the 6. Iowa State Fair participants will compete on either: preparation room. This material will consist of current 4-H philosophical and historical material related to the 4-H  Friday, August 13 program.  Saturday, August 14 D. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H'er’s own effort using  Wednesday, August 18 approved reference material that a participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain  Thursday, August 19 note cards will be provided for each participant in the

preparation room. If notes are used, only the note cards provided can be used in delivering the speech. E. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used. F. Each speech shall be not less than four or more than six minutes with five minutes additional time allowed for related 22

questions which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown timecards in ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the timekeeper. “Stop” will be said at six (6) minutes. G. The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name and the club he/she represents. The participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only. H. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters or audio-visuals of any sort. No podium will be available. I. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria: 1) Content related to topic 2) Knowledge of the subject 3) Organization of material 4) Power of expression 5) Voice 5) Stage presence 6) General effect 7) Response to questions J. A judge's critique/conference with each participant will be included as a part of the program. K. All participants will receive a certificate of Recognition, Merit, or Excellence at the Communications Day Awards Ceremony when all speeches are done.

STATE FAIR PARTICIPATION RULES FOR Extemporaneous Speaking 1. State fair and state fair alternates will be announced on the afternoon of Monday, July 12, 2021, at the conclusion of the educational presentations and extemporaneous speaking contest. 2. Two entries per county are eligible for State Fair. Extemporaneous participants will compete on either: • Tuesday, August 17 • Thursday, August 19 • Sunday, August 22 (morning only) 3. There is a $12 entry fee to participate at the Iowa State Fair.

CLOVER KIDS DEPARTMENT

Clover Kids are to bring their exhibits to be critiqued on Monday, July 19th, at 2:00 pm, in the 4-H Exhibit Building (Activity Center). An adult will visit with the members about what they have learned in the Clover Kids program at that time. All participants will receive a participation ribbon. Their exhibits will be displayed throughout the fair week in the 4-H Building.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

BUCKET OF JUNK

Do you enjoy welding or would you like to learn how to weld? If so, Bucket of Junk is a fun project for you to work on with an adult. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the registration form and bring/send $10 registration fee to the Muscatine County Extension & Outreach office by June 1, 2021. You must be a 4-H member in good standing to participate in this event. There are only 12 spots available for this event, so please register with payment of fee to guarantee your spot.

Rules: · Each team must consist of one active 4-H member and one adult. · Each team will receive one bucket. Each bucket will contain some of the same pieces and also some similar “junk”. · There are only 12 buckets available. The first 12 to register and pay the $10 fee will be guaranteed a bucket. Buckets will be available for pick up on June 5, 2021. · The goal is to use as many items in your bucket as possible to create a sculpture or lawn art. · You will be asked to name your creation when you bring it to the 4- H exhibit building on Thursday, July 22nd at 5:30 p.m. for judging. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. · You may clean, sand, weld, glue, cut, bolt, fasten, bend, shape, paint or finish the items that you are provided, but NO pieces may be added to your creation. · Buckets may not be used in the project. · Entries will be judged on artistic merit, technical merit and the member’s exhibit write-up. · All 4-H general exhibit guidelines apply to this project/exhibit. · The exhibits are not eligible for State Fair. · All exhibits will stay in the 4-H exhibit building until Sunday, July 24, 2021 at 5 p.m.

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these responsibilities shall result in the forfeiture of the DEPARTMENT AA Club/ Chapter members’ premium money. BEEF

Judge ...... To Be Announced SHOW ORDER Superintendents...... Monica Danner, Justin Stecher 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2021 Entry Fee ...... $15/head Cow & Calf Class Stall Fee...... $10/stall Registered Heifers

Commercial Heifers SCHEDULE Market Heifers Wednesday, July 21 Market Steers 9:00 a.m...... Beef Must be on Fairgrounds 9:00-11:00 a.m...... Market Beef Weigh-In ...... Beef Barn COW AND CALF DIVISION Thursday, July 22 4:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction Exhibitor Meeting SPECIAL DIVISION RULES ...... Activities Building (4-H Exhibit Building) 1. Cow and calf will be shown together. Friday, July 23 8:30 a.m...... 4-H/FFA Beef Show 2. Classes may be split if two or more of the following breeds are ...... Large Show Ring entered: Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Saturday, July 24 Shorthorn, Simmental, and Other Commercial Breeds. 1:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction 3. Classes may be divided by the age of the cow...... Small Show Ring 4. The cow and calf must be tattooed and identified in 4hOnline or Sunday, July 25 approved FFA identification forms by May 15, 2021. 7:00 a.m...... Release of all 4-H/FFA Livestock 5. Decisions of the Superintendents and the Judge are final. Per Fair Board Request: RELEASE TIME WILL BE SUNDAY MORNING AT 7 AM UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED Class 100 - Cow shown must be a previous 4-H or FFA heifer DURING THE SHOW. project of the exhibitor.

Premiums awarded to class winners according to the following: Class 110 - Cow shown is not a previous 4-H or FFA heifer project of the exhibitor, but must be under the primary care of the exhibitor. 1st ...... $15 2nd ...... $11 Trophies awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion 3rd ...... $10 Cow and Calf Pairs. Champion and Reserve Champion Cow 4th ...... $9 and Calf pairs will compete for Supreme and Reserve 5th ...... $8 Female.

All others not placing in top 5 of class awarded premiums according to ribbon color: FOUNDATION BEEF HERD Blue...... $3 REGISTERED BREEDING HEIFERS DIVISION Red ...... $2 White...... $1 SPECIAL DIVSION RULES 1. If 10 or more heifers are entered in any class, the class will be split by age. GENERAL BEEF RULES 2. Identification will be checked by Superintendents at the 4-H Beef (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) Barn between 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21. 8. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair 3. Gelbvieh, Mini Hereford, Maine-Anjou and Simmental heifers Board Rules and Regulations apply. which are registered and have 75% or more of their breeding from 9. Livestock Health Requirements, Section 2- Breeding Cattle their respective breeds are eligible for competition. Chianina and Section 3- Market Beef Cattle apply. classes will be open to any heifer that is registered with any of the 10. All exhibitor concerns, including animal health concerns, Chianina-related associations and has registration papers issued should first be addressed to beef superintendents. by one of these associations which verifies Chianina breeding. If necessary, classes for other breeds will be made. 11. Common bedding will be provided in the barn. 4. Tattoos other than calf hood vaccination tattoos are needed for 12. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according to identification. All heifers must be tattooed and identified in ribbon color only. Premiums according to class rank will not be 4hOnline or on approved FFA identification sheets by May 15, awarded. 2021. Heifers that have illegible tattoos or fresh tattoos will not be 13. All pens shall be cleaned out and bedding taken to the allowed to show. Re-tattooing at show will not be permitted. designated area outside of the goat barn! Failure to fulfill 25

5. Heifers will be designated as either registered purebreds or Commercial Heifer. Champion and Reserve Champions in commercial on approved FFA identification sheets or in 4hOnline classes 100-400 will compete for Supreme and Reserve by May 15, 2021. Champion Breeding Female. 6. No artificial tail heads, tail fins, or dyeing above underline will be permitted. BREEDNG BEEF SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION 7. Heifer classes will be broken by age by Superintendents. SPECIAL DIVISION RULES Class 200 - Produce Heifer 1. Prior to individual livestock show, the Superintendents will determine how the showmanship classes will be ran. SPECIAL CLASS 200 RULES 2. All exhibitors are eligible to show in showmanship in the 1. All beef heifers that were produced by a dam that has been following grade levels unless indicated otherwise. enrolled by the club member in the beef heifer project are eligible 3. Each exhibitor may win each level once. Junior level to show in Produce classes. winners must move to the senior level in next year’s 2. Heifers in class 200 must be born Jan. 1- Dec. 31, 2020, of a competition. former 4-H or FFA Commercial Breeding Heifer th 3. Heifers shown in Produce classes may not be shown in any other Class 500 - Sr. Showmanship, grades 9 and up class in this division. Class 510 - Jr. Showmanship, grades 4th-8th Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Produce Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Sr. Heifer. Champion & Reserve Champion Produce Heifer will Showmanship and Champion & Reserve Champion Jr. compete for Supreme and Reserve Champion Breeding Female. Showmanship. Class 300 - Angus MARKET BEEF DIVISION Class 310 - Charolais Class 320 - Chianina SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. All calves in this division MUST be broken to lead. Class 330 - Gelbvieh 2. All market beef must be weighed and ear tagged at the designated county weigh-in. Any questions concerning dates and Class 340 - Hereford times should be directed to the beef superintendents. All weights Class 350 - Limousin will be final. 3. All market beef will be shown in classes determined by weight Class 360 - Maine-Anjou ONLY, except designated breed classes. Class 370 - Red Angus 4. Classes will be divided by weight, but classifications will not be determined until after weighing. Weight classes will be Class 380 - Shorthorn established so that approximately an equal number of calves will Class 390 - Simmental be in each class, not to exceed 10 animals in each class. 6. No artificial tail heads or tail fins will be permitted. No dyeing Class 399 - Other Breeds above underline. If necessary, classes for other breeds will be made. 7. All cattle fans must face the same direction. Air conditioners are not allowed. Misters are permitted. Class champions will compete for Supreme and Reserve Female. Class 600 - Produce Market Beef - (Product of a member's COMMERCIAL HEIFER DIVISION own former 4-H or FFA project) Class 610 - Produce Market Beef - (Product from a family’s SPECIAL DIVSION RULES own herd) 1. Entries are open to heifers recorded with their breed association or crossbred heifers. 4-H'ers must designate at check-in time Class 650 - Finished Bucket Calf whether shown in purebred or crossbred class. Class 700 - Market Heifer 2. All heifers must be tattooed. Class 800 – Angus Market Steer 3. Heifers will be divided by weight, with classifications determined after weigh-in from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21. Class 810 – Charolais Market Steer Class 820 – Chianina Market Steer Class 400 - Heifer, born Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2020 Trophies awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion Class 830 – Gelbvieh Market Steer 26

Class 840 – Hereford Market Steer Class 1110 - Average Rate of Gain Achievement Class 850 - Limousin Award SPECIAL CLASS 1110 RULES Class 860 - Maine-Anjou Market Steer 1. Contest open to all 4-H and FFA market beef exhibitors. Class 870 – Red Angus 2. Exhibitors who have weighed-in at least three market beef animals (steers or market heifers) and then exhibit three of Class 880 – Simmental Market Steer those market animals at the 2021 Muscatine County Fair Class 890 – Shorthorn Market Steer are eligible. 3. The combined Rate of Gain of those three animals will be Class 899 – Other Breeds figured and the exhibitor with the highest combined rate of gain will win the contest. If necessary, classes for other breeds will be made. 4. A $1000 prize donated by the Muscatine County Cattlemen’s SPECIAL CLASS 800-899 RULES Association will be pro-rated based on the number of entries in 1. To be eligible for the special breed division, breed information the contest. must have been provided in 4hOnline or on the appropriate FFA identification form by February 1, 2021. The ID must have 5. If you any questions contact Bill Fraunenholtz at 319-430- included breed and sire's registration number. 6994, Ron Cox at 319-631-3565, or Bryan Dobbins at 563-260- 1524. 2. If less than two (2) head of one breed show up at the fair, all of the breed's steers will be shown in Class 899 - Other Breeds. Trophies awarded to Champion Rate of Gain and Reserve (Identify at weigh-in.) Champion Rate of Gain (class 1100). 3. Registered steers must present the original registration papers at check-in time (no copies). Steers without necessary registration MARKET BEEF SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION papers will be shown in the crossbreed class. Tattoos will be checked. No animal with illegible or fresh tattoos will be allowed SPECIAL DIVISION RULES to show. Re-tattooing at the show will not be permitted. (If steers 1. Prior to individual livestock show, the Superintendents will need to be re-tattooed after February 1, contact the Muscatine determine how the showmanship classes will be ran. County Extension Office for specific instructions). 2. All exhibitors are eligible to show in showmanship in the 5. Show order is to be determined by Beef Superintendents. following grade levels unless indicated otherwise. Class 900 - Crossbreed Market Steer 3. Each exhibitor may win each level once. Junior level winners must move to the senior level in next year’s Ribbons awarded for the following: competition. Lightweight Champion Reserve Lightweight Champion Class 1200- Market Beef Sr. Showmanship Middleweight Champion Reserve Middleweight Champion Class 1210- Market Beef Jr. Showmanship Heavyweight Champion Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Sr. Reserve Heavyweight Champion Showmanship and Champion & Reserve Champion Jr. Trophies awarded for the following: Showmanship. Champion Produce Market Beef Reserve Champion Produce Market Beef Champion Market Heifer Reserve Champion Market Heifer Grand Champion Market Beef Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion are selected from Produce Champion, Crossbred Champion, Breed Champions and Market Heifer.

RATE OF GAIN DIVISION

SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. All market beef entries automatically qualify for Class 1100. Exhibitors do not need enter.

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5. Records: Members are required to keep records from the time DEPARTMENT BB of possession until Saturday, July 10th. Please submit your BUCKET CALF CONTEST records electronically to the Extension Office by July 11th at 11:59 p.m. by emailing [email protected]. Record forms Judge ...... Bethany Welsh are available online at Superintendent ...... Jerry Anderson https://www.extension.iastate.edu/muscatine/content/fair- Assistant Superintendents ...... information ...... Robynn Anderson, Sarah Brooks, Diane Brooks 6. Bucket Calf Judging: Based upon the member’s knowledge, Entry Fee ...... $10/head record keeping, management on fairgrounds, and showmanship Stall Fee...... $10/stall in the ring; NOT based on the calf breed, calf sex, calf quality for

conformation, calf rate of gain. SCHEDULE 7. Interviews: Take place on the fairgrounds at the Activities Monday, July 19 Building (4-H Exhibit Building) on Monday, July 19th. See pg. 5 According to judging schedule on pg. 5 ...... Exhibitor Interviews for judging schedule...... Activities Building (4-H Exhibit Building) 8. Check-In Time: Identified between 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21 Wednesday, July 21 in the Bucket Calf Barn. Have health 8:00-9:00 a.m...... Exhibitor Check-In papers in hand at check-in. Any early arrivals must be cleared ...... Bucket Calf Barn with superintendent. OPTIONAL Weigh-in is available during the 9:00 a.m...... All bucket calves must be on fairgrounds same time at the Beef Barn. There will be no additional open Friday, July 23 calves stalled with 4-H/FFA identified bucket calves. 3:00 p.m...... 4-H/FFA Bucket Calf Show 9. Bucket Calf Show: All members and calves having completed ...... Small Show Ring the requirements for records and participating in an interview Sunday, July 25 can participate in the Bucket Calf Show on Friday, July 23rd. 7:00 a.m...... Release of all 4-H/FFA Livestock 10. Finished Bucket Calves: To participate in the Finished Bucket Per Fair Board Request: RELEASE TIME WILL BE SUNDAY Calf Class at the 2022 Beef Show, 2021 bucket calves must be MORNING AT 7 AM UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED tattooed immediately following the open Bucket Calf show on rd DURING THE SHOW. Friday July 23 . All exhibitors must be present for tattooing of their calf. A calf not tattooed at this time will NOT be considered as a “Finished” bucket calf. Bucket calves that Premiums awarded to class winners according to the following: are not tattooed are eligible to be shown in another appropriate 1st ...... $10 class at the 2022 Beef Show. 2nd ...... $8 11. Special Note: A 4-H/FFA calf can be used in the Open Bucket Calf Show for a younger family member or as approved by the All others not placing in top 2 of class awarded premiums superintendent at check-in. according to ribbon color: 12. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according to Blue...... $3 ribbon color only. Premiums according to class rank will not be Red ...... $2 awarded. White...... $1 13. All exhibitors should practice good herdmanship while exhibiting at the fair. This means making sure that pens and GENERAL BUCKET CALF RULES animals are kept clean, animals are well taken care of (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) during hot periods of the day, aisles are kept clean and free 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair of obstructions to people visiting the Bucket Calf Barn. All Board Rules and Regulations apply. pens shall be cleaned out and bedding taken to the designated areas outside the Bucket Calf Barn after release 2. Livestock Health Requirements, Section 3- Market Beef Cattle of the bucket calves Sunday morning. Failure to fulfill these rules apply. responsibilities could result in the forfeiture of the 3. Eligibility: 4-H and FFA members must be: enrolled in the club/chapter members’ premium money. project area; complete bucket calf identification online form by May 15, 2021; complete the required record keeping; and Weighted equally, the Muscatine County Bucket Calf Project interview with the Judge. Calf must be identified by an ear tattoo scores are based upon the following areas: or eartag corresponding with the bucket calf identification form. Written records (Emailed July 11th) ...... 75 points Personal interview (Monday of fair week) ...... 75 points 4. Calf Selection: Members may select one eligible calf for the Ring Showmanship (Friday of fair week) ...... 75 points contest. The calf must be born between February 1 and May 10, Management of the calf (While on the fairgrounds to be determined by 2021, and in the member's possession within 2 weeks of birth. Calf must be bucket or bottle-fed (no nursing permitted) superintendents ) ...... 75 points and off bucket/bottle by fair time. Total: 300 points

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SHOW ORDER Senior Intermediate Junior

BUCKET CALF CLASSES

Class 100 – Seniors (Grades 9-12) Class 200 – Intermediates (Grades 7-8) Class 300 – Juniors (Grades 4-6) A Champion and Reserve Champion will be given to the top two exhibitors in each of the classes. A Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be selected thereafter. Trophies awarded to Grand and Reserve Grand Champions.

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7. Exhibitors are expected to be courteous, helpful, and kind to DEPARTMENT CC each other and take appropriate care of their animals. DAIRY GOAT 8. Show order will be showmanship, wethers, does, bucks, and costume class. Each breed within a category MAY show Judge: ...... Cheryl Landeck together if breeds have limited entries WITHOUT creating a Superintendent ...... Steve Ausmus: 309-582-3128 hardship on exhibitors. Each breed will have class winners and Asst. Superintendents...... breed champions...... Mary Louise Newton, Dawn Youngbauer Entry Fee ...... $10/head 9. Being on time to the ring is critical and could result in a lower Stall Fee...... $10/stall rating if late. Switching goats for the next class is the only excusable reason. 10. Be prepared to answer questions from the judge. SCHEDULE 11. Both animals shown in Mother/Daughter classes MUST have Tuesday, July 20 been shown in previous individual listed classes. 7:00 p.m...... 4-H/FFA Dairy Goats on fairgrounds 12. Each Exhibitor will be allowed to show a max of six females Wednesday, July 21 and three wethers and/or bucks. 10:00 a.m...... 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show 13. All bucks must be purebred or registered...... Small Show Ring 14. All exhibitors are encouraged to enter showmanship! Sunday, July 25 Everyone gets a prize! 7:00 a.m...... Release of all 4-H/FFA Livestock 15. Ill or contagious animals will be removed from the barn and not RELEASE TIME WILL BE SUNDAY MORNING AT 7 AM UNLESS allowed to show. OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED DURING THE SHOW. 16. NO GOATS WITH HORNS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SHOW.

17. YQCA Certification - All dairy goat exhibitors must be certified Premiums awarded to class winners according to the following: by July 1. Contact the Extension office or FFA Advisor for 1st ...... $10 details and to meet requirements. 2nd ...... $8 18. All pens shall be cleaned out and bedding taken to the 3rd ...... $6 designated area outside the goat barn! Failure to fulfill 4th ...... $5 these responsibilities shall result in the forfeiture of the 5th ...... $4 club/ chapter members’ premium money.

All others not placing in top 5 of class awarded premiums according to ribbon color: SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION Blue...... $3 Red ...... $2 SPECIAL DIVISION RULES White...... $1 1. Prior to individual livestock shows, the Superintendents will determine how the Showmanship classes will be run. 2. All exhibitors are eligible to show in showmanship in the GENERAL DAIRY GOAT RULES following grade levels unless indicated otherwise. (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules& Guidelines) 3. Member may win each level once. Winners must move up a 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair level in next year’s competition. Board Rules and Regulations apply. 2. Livestock Heath Requirement, Section 5-Sheep & Goats apply. Class 500 – Sr. Showmanship, Grades 9th & up 3. Animals must be tattooed and owned by exhibitor. Leased th th goats are accepted as long as a signed lease form is on file in Class 510 – Int. Showmanship, Grades 7 -8 the Extension Office by May 15, 2021. All animals entered in Class 520 – Jr. Showmanship, Grades 4th-6th the fair must have been identified previously in 4hOnline (for 4-H’ers) or on a paper copy (FFA members) and on file in the Extension Office by 11:59 pm on May 15, 2021. WETHERS DIVISION 4. Dairy goats should be on the grounds by Tuesday, July 20, at 7:00 pm. The show will be Wednesday, July 21, at 10:00 am. Class 110 – All Nigerian Dwarf and mini breeds 5. Stalls will be assigned to exhibitors the day before the show. born 6/1/20 to 12/31/20 6. Recommended show apparel for dairy goat exhibitors is a Class 120 – All large breeds born 6/1/20 to white collared shirt or a white 4-H or FFA T-shirt, white pants, 12/31/20 and leather shoes or boots.

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Class 150 – All Nigerian Dwarf and mini breeds Class 215 – Milking Doe, 4 Years and Older born after 1/1/21 Class 216 – Dry Doe, Any Age- Freshened At Least Class 160 – All large breeds born after 1/1/21 Once Rosettes awarded to: Champion Small Breed Wether Class 217 – Mother/Daughter Reserve Champion Small Breed Wether First & second class winners will return for Champion & Champion Large Breed Wether Reserve Champion Large Breed Wether Reserve Champion Nubian Doe. Champion & Reserve Awards to the following: Champion Nubian Doe will return for overall Grand Champion Grand Champion Dairy Goat Wether Dairy Goat Doe & Grand Champion Reserve Dairy Goat Doe. Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Goat Wether Rosettes awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Nubian Doe. NIGERIAN DWARF & ALL OTHER MINI BREEDS DOES DIVISION LAMANCHA DOES DIVISION Class 200 – Kid, Under 5 Months Class 220 – Kid, Under 5 Months Class 201 – Kid, 5 Months & Under 1 Year Class 221 – Kid, 5 Months & Under 1 Year Class 202 – Yearling, 1 Year & Under 2 Years- Not Class 222 – Yearling, 1 Year & Under 2 years- Not in Milk in Milk Class 203 - Milking Yearling, 1 Year & Under 2 Class 223 – Milking Yearling, 1 Year & Under 2 Years Years Class 204 – Milking Doe, 2 Years to Under 4 Years Class 224 – Milking Doe, 2 Years & Under 4 Years Class 205 – Milking Doe, 4 Years & Older Class 225 – Milking Doe, 4 Years & Older Class 206 – Dry Doe, Any Age- Freshened at Least Class 226 – Dry Doe, Any Age- Freshened At Least Once Once Class 207 – Mother/Daughter Class 227 – Mother/Daughter First & second class winners will return for Champion & First & second class winners will return for Champion & Reserve Champion Nigerian Dwarf & All Other Mini Breed Doe. Reserve Champion Lamancha Doe. Champion & Reserve Champion & Reserve Champion Nigerian Dwarf & All Other Champion Lamancha Doe will return for overall Grand Mini Breed Doe will return for overall Grand Champion Dairy Champion Dairy Goat Doe & Grand Champion Reserve Dairy Goat Doe & Grand Champion Reserve Dairy Goat Doe. Goat Doe. Rosettes awarded to Champion & Reserve Rosettes awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Nigerian Champion Lamancha Doe. Dwarf & All Other Mini Breed Doe.

ALL OTHER BREEDS NUBIAN DOES DIVISION DOES DIVISION Class 210 – Kid, Under 5 Months Class 230 – Kid, Under 5 Months Class 211 – Kid, 5 Months & Under 1 Year Class 231 – Kid, 5 Months & Under 1 Year Class 212 – Yearling, 1 Year & Under 2 Years- Not Class 232 – Yearling, 1 Year & Under 2 Years, Not in Milk In Milk Class 213 – Milking Yearling, 1 Year & Under 2 Class 233 – Milking Yearling, 1 Year & Under 2 Years Years Class 214 – Milking Doe, 2 Years to Under 4 Years Class 234 – Milking Doe, 2 Years to Under 4 Years

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Class 235 – Milking Doe, 4 Years & Older Class 236 – Dry Doe, Any Age- Freshened at Least Once Class 237 – Mother/Daughter First & second class winners will return for Champion & Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Doe. Champion & Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Doe will return for overall Grand Champion Dairy Goat Doe & Grand Champion Reserve Dairy Goat Doe. Rosettes awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Doe. Awards to the following: Grand Champion Dairy Goat Doe Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Goat Doe

BUCKS DIVISION SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. Bucks must be born after 1/1/21 and be purebred or registered.

Class 310 - All Nigerian Dwarf and mini breeds Class 320 – All other large breeds Rosettes awarded to: Champion Buck Reserve Champion Buck

COSTUME DIVISION SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. To enter Class 400, all exhibitors and goats must have shown in a previous class. 2. Ribbons only will be awarded

Class 400 – Costume Class

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4. Care of Animals - Exhibitors are expected to care for their meat DEPARTMENT DD goats in an acceptable manner. Any abusive care including MEAT GOAT slapping or excessive modification of meat goats will be grounds for disqualification at the discretion of show officials. Judge ...... To Be Announced 5. Bracing – All goats must have four feet on the floor in the show Superintendents...... Troy Schloapkohl, ring at all times. Lifting feet off the ground or placing them on Chris Treimer, Steve Ausmus, Cami Maurer, Chelsea and Jake any support or altered ring surface is not acceptable. Theobald. Exhibitors will receive one warning if they are found lifting or Entry Fee ...... $10/head slapping goats. Second offenses will result in automatic Stall Fee...... $10/stall exhibitor disqualification from the meat goat show.

SCHEDULE 6. Animal Identification - Only animals identified on May 1, 2021 Tuesday, July 20 at the weigh-in are eligible to show. At the weigh-in, market 7:00 p.m...... 4-H/FFA Meat Goats on fairgrounds animals will be weighed and tagged and does will be tagged. 7. Number of entries No limitations as to the number of meat Wednesday, July 21 goats identified. All breeds are eligible. 7-8:00 a.m...... 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Weigh-In 8. Fair Weigh-in - All market meat goats will be weighed and ...... South End of Sheep Barn checked at the county weigh-in on May 1, 2021 for appropriate 2:00 p.m...... 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show county identification. Any evidence of tampering with the ...... Small Show Ring official 4-H or FFA tag will be scrutinized. No re-weighs will be Thursday, July 22 allowed. 4:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction Exhibitor Meeting 9. All goats will be divided into divisions by weight...... Activities Building (4-H Exhibit Building) Saturday, July 24 10. All Exhibitors MUST clean stalls after animals are 1:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction released...... Small Show Ring 11. If pen space is limited in the barn due to the total number of Sunday, July 25 entries, two goats will be required to be placed in one pen. It 7:00 a.m...... Release of all 4-H/FFA Livestock will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to provide pen dividers. RELEASE TIME WILL BE SUNDAY MORNING AT 7 AM UNLESS 12. Horns - For safety reasons exhibitors will be required to have OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED DURING THE SHOW. horns disbudded, dehorned or tipped blunt on all meat goats before arrival on the fairgrounds. Removal of horns on Premiums awarded to class winners according to the following: fairgrounds is NOT permitted. 1st ...... $10 13. Pen Assignments - All meat goats must be penned in the 2nd ...... $8 assigned pens as determined by the Superintendent. 3rd ...... $6 14. YQCA Certification - All meat goat exhibitors must be certified. 4th ...... $5 Contact the Extension office or FFA Advisor for details and to 5th ...... $4 meet requirements. 15. Coloring agents and paints - There will be no coloring agent or All others not placing in top 5 of class awarded premiums paint used on any meat goat. Exhibitors in violation will not be according to ribbon color: allowed to show. Blue...... $3 Red ...... $2 16. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according to White...... $1 ribbon color only. Premiums according to class rank will not be awarded. GENERAL MEAT GOAT RULES 17. 14. All exhibitors should practice good herdmanship while (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules& Guidelines) exhibiting at the fair. This means making sure that pens 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair and animals are kept clean, animals are well taken care of Board Rules and Regulations apply. during hot periods of the day, aisles are kept clean and free of obstructions to people visiting the goat barn. All 2. Livestock Heath Requirement, Section 5-Sheep & Goats apply. pens shall be cleaned out and bedding taken to the 3. Heath Requirements- Any meat goat showing evidence of designated areas outside the goat barn after release of the contagious diseases will be unable to show. Disqualified meat goats Sunday morning. Failure to fulfill these goats must be removed from the barn and Fairgrounds responsibilities shall result in the forfeiture of the immediately. Any goat found to have external parasites, will be club/chapter members’ premium money. disqualified and exhibitor must remove it from the premises immediately. The official Muscatine County Fair Veterinarian will

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MARKET MEAT GOAT DIVISION Class 400 - Sr. Showmanship grades 9 and up Class 100 - Market Wethers Class 401 - Jr. Showmanship grades 4-8 Must be born after January 1st 2020 Class 101 - Market Does Trophies awarded to Grand Champion Meat Goat & Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat.

Ribbons awarded to: Champion Lightweight Market Wether Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Wether Champion Mediumweight Market Wether Reserve Champion Mediumweight Market Wether Champion Heavyweight Market Wether Reserve Champion Heavyweight Market Wether Champion Market Doe (Rosette) Reserve Champion Market Doe (Rosette)

BREEDING DOE DIVISION Class 200 - Breeding Does Class 201 - Yearling Does Trophies awarded to Grand Champion Breeding Doe & Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Doe.

Ribbons awarded to: Champion Lightweight Breeding Doe Reserve Champion Lightweight Breeding Doe Champion Mediumweight Breeding Doe Reserve Champion Mediumweight Breeding Doe Champion Heavyweight Breeding Doe Reserve Champion Heavyweight Breeding Doe Champion Yearling Doe (Rosette) Reserve Champion Yearling Doe (Rosette)

BUCK DIVISION Class 300 - Bucks All bucks must be under 1 year of age at time of showing. Trophies awarded to Champion Buck & Reserve Champion Buck.

SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. Prior to individual livestock shows, the Superintendents will determine how the Showmanship classes will be run. 2. All exhibitors are eligible to show in showmanship in the following grade levels unless indicated otherwise. 3. Member may win each level once. Junior level winners must move up to the senior level in next year’s competition.

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7. Exhibitors will be responsible for finding an outlet for their DEPARTMENT EE hogs after the fair. Exhibitors will still have to fill out the SWINE state form declaring what the destination of the hogs are after exhibition. Judge: ...... To Be Announced 8. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according to Superintendents: .. Adam Maurer, Megan Marolf, Jason Feldman, Nick Marolf, Todd Denkman, Abby Ortiz, Tyler Feldman, Nick Feldman ribbon color only. Premiums according to class rank will not be Entry Fee ...... $10/head awarded. Stall Fee...... $10/stall 9. Exhibitors should practice good herdsmanship while exhibiting at the fair. This means making sure that pens SCHEDULE and animals are kept clean, animals are well taken care of Tuesday, July 20 during hot periods of the day and aisles are kept clean and 7:00 p.m...... Weigh-In Begins free of obstructions to people visiting the swine barn...... Swine Pavilion 10. ALL PENS SHALL BE CLEANED OUT AND BEDDING 8:00 p.m...... All swine must be on fairgrounds TAKEN TO THE DESIGNATED AREAS OUTSIDE THE SWINE BARN AFTER RELEASE OF THE HOGS SUNDAY Thursday, July 22 MORNING. Failure to fulfill these responsibilities shall 8:30 a.m...... Swine Exhibitor Meeting result in the forfeiture of the club/ chapter members’ ...... Small Show Ring premium money. 9:00 a.m...... 4-H/FFA Swine Show 11. If pen space is limited in the barn due to the total number of ...... Small Show Ring entries, two hogs will be required to be placed in one pen. It 4:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction Exhibitor Meeting will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to provide pen dividers...... Activities Building (4-H Exhibit Building) Saturday, July 24 SHOW ORDER 1:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction Exhibitor Meeting ...... Small Show Ring Purebred Breeding Gilts Sunday, July 25 Commercial Gilts 7:00 a.m...... Release of all 4-H/FFA Livestock Showmanship Purebred Market Swine Per Fair Board Request: RELEASE TIME WILL BE SUNDAY Market Swine MORNING AT 7 AM UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED DURING THE SHOW. PUREBRED BREEDING SWINE DIVISION Premiums awarded to class winners according to the following: 1st ...... $10 SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 2nd ...... $8 1. Purebred Swine cannot be born before January 1st 2021. rd 3 ...... $6 2. Each animal exhibited as purebred must be recorded in the 4th ...... $5 recognized books of record for their respective breed. 5th ...... $4 3. Pedigrees are to be turned into the superintendents at All others not placing in top 5 of class awarded premiums weigh-in time, if pedigree papers are not received at check- according to ribbon color: in time, animal will show in commercial class. If ear notches Blue...... $3 of animals do not agree with information on pedigree, or there is Red ...... $2 evidence of fresh or altered earmarks, the animal will be barred White...... $1 from the show. 4. Superintendents will establish classes in order to have an GENERAL SWINE RULES efficient show. (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) 5. Any animal in the purebred breeding class is not eligible to show 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair in the market pig class. Board Rules and Regulations apply. 6. A Grand Champion Breeding Gilt and Reserve Grand Champion 2. Livestock Health Requirements, Section 4- Swine rules apply. Breeding Gilt will be selected from the Champion & Reserve 3. Health papers will be checked at the weigh-in. Purebred Gilt and the Champion & Reserve Commercial Gilt. 4. All 4-H/FFA swine project members must be either YQCA to be Class 100 - Berkshire eligible to show at the fair. 5. Pigs must be ear notched in both ears according to the Class 110 - Chester White standard notching system and have a USDA ear tag. This will be strictly enforced. Class 120 - Duroc 6. Pigs identified for the Iowa State Fair also need a DNA ear tag. Class 130 - Hampshire 35

Class 140- Hereford Class 310 – Jr. Showmanship grades 4th-8th Class 150 - Poland China Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship and Champion & Reserve Champion Jr. Class 160 - Spotted Swine Showmanship. Class 170 - Yorkshire Class 180 - Other Breeds PUREBRED MARKET SWINE DIVISION Trophies will be awarded to Champion Purebred Gilt and SPECIAL DIVISION RULES Reserve Champion Purebred Gilt. 1. Purebred Swine cannot be born before January 1, 2021. 2. Each animal exhibited as purebred must be recorded in the recognized books of record for their respective breed. COMMERCIAL BREEDING GILTS DIVISION 3. Pedigrees are to be turned in to the superintendents at SPECIAL DIVISION RULES weigh-in time, if pedigree papers are not received at 1. Gilts entered in this class may be raised or purchased and check-in time, animal will show in Market Swine Division must be enrolled as a 4-H or FFA project. Class 400. If ear notches of animals do not agree with information on pedigree, or there is evidence of fresh or altered 2. Gilts in this division cannot be farrowed before January 1, earmarks, the animal will be barred from the show. 2021. 4. Superintendents will establish classes in order to have an 3. All gilts must be ear-notched in both ears by the standard efficient show. notching system and have a USDA ear tag. This will be strictly enforced. 5. Any animal in the purebred market class is not eligible to show in the breeding gilt division. 4. All gilts will be weighed beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20th. There is no weigh limit to show (minimum or 6. Purebred market swine will not be divided by sex. maximum). 7. A Grand Champion Market Hog and Reserve Grand Champion 5. Commercial gilts cannot be shown in any other class. Market Hog will be selected from the Champion & Reserve Purebred Market Hog, Champion & Reserve Market Barrow, 6. Classes will be divided by weight, but classifications will not be and Champion & Reserve Market Gilt. determined until after weighing. Weight classes will be established so that approximately an equal number of pigs will be in each class utilizing logical weight breaks. Class 400 - Berkshire 7. A Grand Champion Breeding Gilt and Reserve Grand Class 410 - Chester White Champion Breeding Gilt will be selected from the Champion & Reserve Purebred Gilt and the Champion & Reserve Class 420 - Duroc Commercial Gilt. Class 430 – Hampshire Class 200 - Commercial Breeding Gilts Class 440 - Hereford Trophies will be awarded to Champion Commercial Gilt and Class 450 - Poland China Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt. Class 460 - Spotted Swine Trophies awarded to Grand Champion Breeding Gilt and Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt selected from Class 470 - Yorkshire Champion & Reserve Purebred Gilt and the Champion & Class 480 - Other Breeds Reserve Commercial Gilt.

MARKET SWINE DIVISION SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION SPECIAL DIVISION RULES SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. Barrows and gilts are both eligible. 1. Prior to individual livestock shows, the Superintendents will determine how the Showmanship classes will be ran. 2. Market pigs cannot be born before January 1, 2021. Each animal must be ear-notched by the standard notching system, 2. All exhibitors are eligible to show in showmanship. have a USDA ear tag, and recorded in 4hOnline or with FFA 3. Exhibitors may win each class level once. Junior class winners advisor by May 15, 2021. must move up to the senior class level in next year’s 3. Pigs will be weighed beginning at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, competition. July 20. All pigs over 310 pounds will show for ribbons and premiums in Feeder Pig class but will not be included in Class 300 – Sr. Showmanship grades 9th and up

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Champion and Reserve Champion drive. There will be NO re-weighs. 4. Classes will be divided by weight, but classifications will not be determined until after weighing. Weight classes will be established so that approximately an equal number of pigs will be in each class utilizing logical weight breaks. 5. Class 500 market swine will be divided by sex. 6. A Grand Champion Market Hog and Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog will be selected from the Champion & Reserve Purebred Market Hog, Champion & Reserve Market Barrow, and Champion & Reserve Market Gilt.

Class 500 - Market Swine Trophies will be awarded Champion Market Barrow, Reserve Champion Market Barrow, Champion Market Gilt, and Reserve Champion Market Gilt.

Trophies awarded to Grand Champion Market Hog and Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog selected from Champion & Reserve Purebred Gilt, Champion & Reserve Market Barrow, and Champion & Reserve Market Gilt.

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2. Livestock Health Requirements, Section 5- Sheep & Goat rules DEPARTMENT FF apply. SHEEP 3. All lambs shown must follow USDA scrapie eradication guidelines. Judge: ...... To Be Announced Superintendents...... Sam Paul 4. Classes 100 through 600 must be on the fairgrounds by ...... Josh Day, Kate Cox, Zach Morris 10:00 am., Thursday, July 22. All sheep in classes 400-600 Entry Fee ...... $10/head must weigh-in from 7:00-8:00 a.m., Friday, July 23. Stall Fee...... $10/stall Class 700, Sheep may arrive Tuesday evening but must be on the fairgrounds by 7:30 am on Wednesday, July 21. SCHEDULE Production lamb class at the fair is weighed in immediately Tuesday, July 20 after the Market Goat Weigh-in. Judging will be Wednesday at ?? (Evening) ...... Production Sheep Can Arrive on Grounds 6:00 PM.

5. All 4-H lambs/sheep need to be identified at the county weigh- Wednesday, July 21 in on May 1, 2021 and given a 4-H or FFA ear tag. Any 4- 7:30 a.m...... Production Lambs (Class 700) must be on Fairgrounds H/FFA rate of gain animal needs to be weighed-in at the 8:00 a.m...... Production Lambs Check-In/Weigh-in (Following Market county weigh-in. FFA lambs do not need to be weighed unless ...... Goat Weigh-In) they are to be in the Rate of Gain class...... Sheep Barn 6. All 4-H Sheep exhibitors need to verify their ID’s on 4hOnline 6:00 p.m...... Production Lamb Show by May 15th...... Sheep Barn Thursday, July 22 7. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up their wool clippings 10:00a.m...... Sheep must be on Fairgrounds (Classes 100-600) and trimming areas. 4:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction Exhibitor Meeting 8. Lambs are eligible for Saturday Market/ Breeding show or ...... Activities Building (4-H Exhibit Building) Production Show NOT BOTH. Immediately Following Ribbon Auction Meeting ...... 4-H/FFA Sheep 9. All exhibitors should practice good herdsmanship while ...... Weigh-In (classes 400-600) exhibiting at the fair. This means making sure that pens and ...... Sheep Barn animals are kept clean, animals are well taken care of during Saturday, July 24 the hot period of the day, and aisles are kept clean and free of 8:00 a.m...... 4-H/FFA Sheep Show obstructions to people visiting the sheep barn...... Small Show Ring 10. All pens shall be cleaned out and bedding taken to the 1:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction designated areas outside the barn after release of the animals ...... Small Show Ring Sunday morning. Failure to fulfill these responsibilities shall Sunday, July 25 result in the forfeiture of the club/Chapter members’ premium 7:00 a.m...... Release of all 4-H/FFA Livestock money. Per Fair Board Request: RELEASE TIME WILL BE SUNDAY 11. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according to MORNING AT 7 AM UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED ribbon color only. Premiums according to class rank will not be DURING THE SHOW. awarded.

Premiums awarded to class winners according to the following: 1st ...... $10 PUREBRED LAMBS DIVISION 2nd ...... $8 3rd ...... $6 SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 4th ...... $5 1. Purebred lambs must be owned and shown by the 4-H/FFA 5th ...... $4 member. 2. Entries to be placed as breeding animals according to breed All others not placing in top 5 of class awarded premiums standards that they represent, as well as size for age. according to ribbon color: 3. A maximum of six (6) entries per exhibitor, with no more than Blue...... $3 two (2) shown in each class. Red ...... $2 White...... $1 4. Classes will be split according to the number of animals entered.

GENERAL SHEEP RULES Class 100 - Purebred Yearling Ewe (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) Class 200 - Purebred Ewe Lamb 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair Board Rules and Regulations apply. Class 300 - Purebred Ram Lamb

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Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Purebred 2. An animal not meeting the weight requirements of 75 lbs. Lambs division winners. Class champions & reserve champions for Market Lamb Class will be put into a Feeder Lamb awarded rosettes. Class. Ribbons ONLY will be given in this class. Entries in this class will NOT be eligible for Market Lamb Division

Champion COMMERCIAL LAMBS DIVISION 3. Classes will be divided into subclasses by weight after weighing. Individual market lamb entries (not Pair of Market SPECIAL DIVISION RULES Lambs entries) will be divided as "Complete Black Face & 1. All 4-H/FFA commercial lambs and yearlings must have been Ears" and "White and Speckled Face & Ears". identified by: 1. face color 2. date of birth and 3. county ear tag ID # on 4hOnline at the May 1, 2021 weigh-in at the Muscatine 4. The top 5 lambs in the market lambs division will selected from st nd County Fairgrounds. the 1 and 2 place subclass winners in class 500, 510, and 600. 2. Exhibitors may summer shear lambs and feed for maximum growth (not fattening) to encourage early sexual maturity. Class 520 - Pair of Lambs 3. All 4-H lambs/sheep need to be identified at the county weigh- in. Any rate of gain animal needs to be weighed-in at the SPECIAL CLASS 520 RULES county weigh-in. All lambs/sheep need ID on 4-H online by 1. "Pair of Market Lambs" is to consist of 2 commercial or market May 15. lambs shown in Class 410, 420, 500, 510, 530 or Class 600 ONLY. 4. A maximum of four (4) entries per exhibitor, with no more than two (2) shown in each class. 2. Lambs shown in purebred classes are NOT eligible in this class. 5. All entries must have weight and face color on entry card. Class 530- Home Born or County Born Class Market 6. Classes will be split into subclasses by weight. Lamb 7. The top 5 lambs in the Commercial Lambs division will be SPECIAL CLASS 530 RULES selected from 1st and 2nd place subclass winners or class 1. Home born or county born lambs must be born at the winners. exhibitor’s home or in Muscatine County after January 1st of current year. Class 400 - Commercial Yearling Ewe 2. Champion Home and County Born will not show for Grand Class 410 - Commercial Black Face Ewe Lamb Champion Market Lamb but can show in the market lamb show in class 500 or 510. Class 420 - Commercial Speckle/ White Face Ewe Lamb Class 600 - Rate of Gain Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion SPECIAL CLASS 600 RULES Commercial Lambs division winners. Class champions & 1. Lambs must have been previously weighed on May 1, 2021, at reserve champions awarded rosettes. the Muscatine County fairgrounds and given a county 4-H/FFA ear tag at weigh-in. MARKET LAMBS DIVSION 2. Each exhibitor may weigh-in three (3) lambs, which may be wethers or ewes. SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 3. Lambs in this class will be exhibited and placed on conformation 1. To be eligible to show, market lambs must be clipped within one and rate of gain. week prior to show. 4. Exhibitors may not show more than five (5) lambs in Class 500 2. Exhibitors may show a maximum of four (4) lambs in classes and Class 600. 500 and 510 together and one (1) Pair of Market Lambs. 5. Lambs shown in Purebred classes, Commercial classes 3. Exhibitors may not show more than five (5) lambs between and Market Lamb classes are not eligible for this class. Class 500, Class 510 and Class 600. 6. A trophy will be presented to the lamb with the highest average 4. Exhibitors must specify at weigh-in during the fair which lambs daily gain. will be shown as individuals and which two will be shown in the Pair of Market Lambs. 7. 1st and 2nd place lambs in this class will be eligible to show for Champion and Reserve Champion Market Lamb. Class 500 - Market Lamb - Black Face 8. Lambs shown in Purebred classes, Commercial classes, Market Lamb classes and classes 530 &600 are not eligible for class Class 510 - Market Lamb - White and/or Speckle Face 700. SPECIAL CLASS 500 & 510 RULES 9. Ram lambs are ineligible for this class. 1. Lambs shown in the Purebred Lambs division, Commercial Lambs division, or Rate of Gain class are NOT eligible to show in the Market Lambs division. 39

Trophies awarded to Grand Champion & Reserve Grand 2. All exhibitors are eligible to show in showmanship in the Champion Market Lamb. following grade levels unless indicated otherwise. Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Rate of 3. Member may win each level once. Junior level winners must Gain and Champion & Reserve Champion Pair of Lambs. move up to the senior level in next year’s competition.

PRODUCTION LAMB DIVISION Class 800 - Sr. Showmanship grades 9 and up SPECIAL DIVSION RULES Class 810 - Jr. Showmanship grades 4-8 1. Purpose: The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity for youth to demonstrate, learn and apply practical and university researched methods of production, management and marketing of their 4-H or FFA lamb project. 2. Overall scoring will be based on: • What the member has learned about the management of their sheep and an interview with a knowledgeable sheep producer. • Live placing of the animals at the County Fair • The suitability of the animal for market, weight, and condition of the animal being important considerations • Rate of gain and profitability as a function of the management system ( i.e. grain vs. grass) Weight of each criterion for judging to be determined, with emphasis on learning and knowledge demonstrated. 3. All production lambs, except fiber animals, must have been previously weighed on May 1, 2021, at the Muscatine County Fair Grounds and given a county 4-H/FFA ear tag at weigh-in. 4. Fiber sheep must be at the sheep weigh-in on May 1, 2021 to be identified. 5. All lambs except fiber sheep will automatically be eligible for Class 710 Production Rate of Gain. Ram lambs are not eligible for rate of gain awards.

Class 700 - Production Lamb Class 702 - Replacement Production Ewe Class 703 - Replacement Production Ram

Class 710 - Production Rate of Gain

Class 712 - Production Sheep – Fiber Sheep SPECIAL CLASS 712 RULES 1. Fiber sheep need to have a 4H ID tag and paperwork, but do not need to be weighed. 2. No bucks over 12 months of age in the fiber class. 3. Fiber sheep are not eligible for rate of gain class.

Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Production Lamb. Class Champions & Reserve Champions awarded rosettes.

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• Jeans are solid blue riding style, belt under the loops is DEPARTMENT GG recommended. HORSE & PONY SHOW • Bling on belts and jeans are acceptable. Judge ...... Ashley Hansen • Chaps are NOT to be worn. Superintendents...... Ed Heath, Kathy Smith Entry Fee ...... $15/horse • Hats must be worn in all Halter Classes. • Hard-soled shoes or boots. SCHEDULE • English attire and helmets required for English classes. If Saturday, July 24 jackets are not required, long sleeves must be worn. 7:15-8:15 a.m...... Exhibitor Check-In ...... Tom Martin Horse Arena Announcer Stand • A 4-H patch on shirt is optional, but if worn, it is recommended it be placed on the left shirt pocket area. 9:00 a.m...... 4-H/FFA Horse & Pony Show Armbands may be worn...... Tom Martin Horse Arena 11. Gate will be closed for all timed events. Premiums awarded according to ribbon color: 12. Any rule interpretations or violations will be voted on by the Blue...... $3 Muscatine County 4-H Horse & Pony Superintendents Red ...... $2 present the day of the Show. White...... $1 13. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according to

ribbon color. GENERAL HORSE & PONY RULES (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) 14. Every exhibitor MUST remain and participate in the Grand 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair Entry in attire according to the 4-H dress code. Board Rules and Regulations apply. 15. All horses MUST be under saddle & bridle except yearlings 2. Livestock Health Requirements, Section 6- Horse and Mules and weanlings. There will be a flag ceremony during the rules apply. Grand Entry. 3. All exhibitors must check-in between 7:15-8:15 a.m. with 16. Times for noon break & Grand Entry will be announced at the horses in hand. If you are not checked in before the show, you show. will not receive premiums. All ponies showing in pony 17. A drawing will take place during the Grand Entry. All classes will be measured at registration. exhibitors will be eligible to win a belt buckle given in memory 4. A horse can be identified by only one 4-H/FFA member unless of Mike Wilson and other prizes. Exhibitors can win belt a family has only one horse. buckle only once in their 4-H or FFA career. 5. To exhibit in classes where the primary emphasis of evaluation 18. Horse & Pony Barrel Race records from 2019 will be include is the skill level of the member, ownership is not required; in the 2021 fair Horse Show Program. however, the member must take an active role in the care of 19. 2021 NEW AWARD: One junior, intermediate, and senior will the animal. be awarded the Sportsmanship award at the end of the show. 6. An individual horse or pony may be entered and shown only Exhibitors will be judged by their care of their horse/pony, ONCE in each class. support to other exhibitors, sportsmanship conduct in and out of the show ring, and general leadership and citizenship 7. Stallions more than 12 months of age are not to be exhibited in qualities. a show or used in project group activities. 20. A trophy will be presented at the end of each class to the 8. Not more than 3 animals may be entered by any one member. first place winner of that class. These animals will be shown by 4-H and FFA members only. A third animal may be entered if it is a yearling or two-year-old and may be shown at halter only. HALTER DIVISION 9. A properly fitted ASTM helmet is required at all times when SPECIAL DIVISON RULES mounted on a horse or pony at the fairgrounds. 1. Hats must be worn in all Halter Classes (Classes 100-180). 10. DRESS CODE: State Fair 4-H dress code enforced. Violation of dress code will result in penalty of being Class 100 - Showmanship, 10th - 12 grades, Horse or Pony dropped a ribbon placing. Class 110 - Showmanship, 7th - 9th grades, Horse or Pony • Solid white or colored long sleeved collared shirt with Class 120 - Showmanship, 4th - 6th grades, Horse or Pony buttons or snaps down front. Prohibited are sheer or lace Class 130 - Senior Horse Halter, 6 yrs. & older, 57"and over fabric, personalized logos or embroidery (excluding shirt Class 140 - Junior Horse Halter, 1 - 5 yrs., 57"and over brand logo), zippers, embellishment, or bling of any kind. Shirt must be tucked in pants at all times in ALL Class 150 - Senior Pony Halter, 6 yrs. & older, under 57" CLASSES. No knit or T-shirt type blouse or shirt will be Class 160 - Junior Pony Halter 1 - 5 yrs., under 57" allowed in the show ring. Class 180 - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Halter

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Trophies awarded to Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Class 520 - Horse Pole Bending, 10th - 12th grades Champion Halter Horse/Pony in memory of Tom Martin. Class 530 - Horse Pole Bending, 7th - 9th grades Class 540 - Horse Pole Bending, 4th - 6th grades PLEASURE DIVISION Plaques awarded to fastest time at the Muscatine County Fair 4- H/FFA Horse & Pony Show for Overall Horse Barrel Race, Overall SPECIAL DIVISION RULES Pony Barrel Race, Overall Pony Pole Bending, and Overall Horse 1. English attire and helmets required for English classes Pole Bending, if the arena record is beaten. (classes 250-280). If jackets are not required, long sleeves must be worn. *New arena records for the newly built Tom Martin Arena will be 2. The same exhibitor/horse/pony combination in Walk Trot set at the 2021 show. * (classes 330 & 340) CANNOT also show in any other class with a lope element (Western Pleasure, classes 280-320). Old arena Pony Barrel Race records Grades 10-12 No Record Class 190 - Western Horsemanship, 10th -12th grades, Horse or Pony Grades 7-9 Chanel Aguirre 21.375 (2019) Class 200 - Western Horsemanship, 7th - 9th grades, Horse or Grades 4-6 Maddie Fisher 24.12 (2018) Pony Class 210 - Western Horsemanship, 4th - 6th grades, Horse or Old arena Horse Barrel Race records Pony Grades 10-12 Katie Reynolds 19.220 (2010) Class 220 - Trail Class, 10th - 12th grades, Horse or Pony Grades 7-9 Jenny Loving 19.670 (2013) Grades 4-6 Tara Ochiltree 17.800 (2001) Class 230 - Trail Class, 7th - 9th grades, Horse or Pony Class 240 - Trail Class, 4th - 6th grades, Horse or Pony Class 250 – English Walk Trot, Horse or Pony (under English equipment), all grades Class 260 - English Pleasure, Horse or Pony (under English equipment), grades 9-12 Class 270 - English Pleasure, Horse or Pony (under English equipment) grades 4-8 Class 280 – English Equitation, Horse or Pony (under English equipment), all grades Class 290 - Western Pony Pleasure, 7th - 12 grades, under 57” Class 300 - Western Pony Pleasure, 4th - 6th grades, under 57” Class 310 - Western Horse Pleasure, grades 10-12, 57" & over Class 320 - Western Horse Pleasure, 7th-9th grades, 57" & over Class 330 - Western Horse Pleasure, 4th-6th grades, 57” & over Class 340 - Walk Trot, 7th-12th grades, Horse or Pony Class 350 - Walk Trot, 4th-6th grades, Horse or Pony Class 360 - Ranch Horse Pleasure, all grades, Horse or Pony

TIMED EVENT DIVISION Class 390 - Trot Race, 4th - 6th grades, Horse or Pony Class 400 - Trot Race, 7th - 12th grades, Horse or Pony Class 410 - Pony Barrels 10th - 12th grades Class 420 - Pony Barrels, 7th - 9th grades Class 430 - Pony Barrels, 4th - 6th grades Class 440 - Horse Barrel Race, 10th - 12th grades Class 450- Horse Barrel Race, 7th - 9th grades Class 460 - Horse Barrel Race, 4th - 6th grades Class 470- Pony Flag Race (all grades) Class 480 - Horse Flag Race, 10th - 12th grades Class 490 - Horse Flag Race, 7th - 9th grades Class 500 - Horse Flag Race, 4th - 6th grades Class 510 - Pony Pole Bending (all grades) 42

DEPARTMENT HH 11. Female dogs in season may not be shown. 12. Any dog showing aggressive behavior toward another dog or DOG OBEDIENCE AND HANDLING person will be disqualified from the show and will be asked to Judges ...... Lisa Haugland leave the fairgrounds. Superintendents………...... Jennifer Gandia & Lauren Gardner 13. If a dog appears to be lame, the dog’s ability to participate in Entry Fee ...... $10/dog the dog show will be at the discretion of the superintendent or show judge. SCHEDULE 14. Score sheets can be picked up at the 4-H Livestock Office on Wednesday, July 21 the day after the dog show. 7:00-7:45 a.m...... Exhibitor Check-In ...... Large Show Ring 15. Dogs shown in the Dog show cannot also be shown in the Pet show. 8:00 a.m...... 4-H/FFA Dog Show ...... Large Show Ring 16. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according to ribbon color only. Premiums according to class rank will not be Premiums awarded to ribbon color: awarded. Blue ...... $3 Red ...... $2 White...... $1 OBEDIENCE DIVISION SPECIAL DIVISION RULES GENERAL DOG RULES 1. Exhibitors are judged on how well the dog is trained according (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) to the rules and style of the AKC Obedience Show Ring. 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair 2. Dogs may not be entered in more than two obedience Board Rules and Regulations apply. classes. 2. Livestock Health Requirements, Section 8- Dogs and Cats 3. Obedience classes will be judged using the following point rules apply. system: 3. Dogs must be trained by 4-H or FFA members. BLUE-170-200 points 4. Class determination is based on the level of experience of the RED-150-169 points dog and the exhibitor. WHITE-149 points and under 5. All dogs must have a signed veterinary health certificate dated within 30 days of show date. Present your dog’s health Class 100 - Pre-Novice A certificate at check-in or if you attend the 4-H/FFA dog For exhibitors in their first year of dog obedience training. Dogs will obedience classes you may present your certificate to the heel (50 points), stand for examination (35 points), recall (45 superintendent at class within 30 days of the fair dog show. A points), sit for one minute (35 points), and down for one minute (35 health certificate is not the same as a shot record. points), all on leash. 6. All dogs must have a current vaccination certificate showing rabies, parvo virus, bordetella, and distemper shot records to Class 101 - Pre-Novice B be eligible to show. Present your dog’s current vaccination For dogs or exhibitors who have had one or two years of dog records at the initial class meeting or exhibitor check-in if not obedience training. Dogs may not be in this class more than two attending dog obedience classes. Bring a hard copy to class years. Dogs do the same exercises as in Class 100 plus a figure 8 that can be kept on file, so records do not have to be checked and three minute down, all on leash: heel (45 points), figure 8 (25 again at the dog show. If your dog’s vaccinations are going to points), stand for examination (30 points), recall (40 points), sit for expire during the period of time prior to the dog show, then one minute (30 points), and down for three minutes (30 points). bring a current copy to class or the dog show. Outdated (*Dogs and exhibitors in Class 100 may also enter this class. vaccination status will prevent your dog from participating in Class 102 - Novice the dog show. For dogs that cannot be entered in Class 100 nor 101. Dogs will 7. Check-in will be from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 21st . heel and do figure 8 exercises on leash (40 points); stand for This procedure will include verifying class entries and official examination (30 points), heel (30 points), recall (40 points), long sit health certificate as listed in #5 above. Exhibitors should report (3 minutes) (30 points), long down (5 minutes) (30 points), all off to the show ring with their dog for check-in. leash. 8. All 4-H dogs must be identified in 4hOnline and FFA dogs by Trophies awarded to class champions/high point winners paper copy by May 15, 2021. Contact the Extension Office if you need assistance. 9. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by a 4-H’er toward their dog or HANDLING DIVISION another 4H’er will result in disqualification from the show. SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 10. All dogs must be on leash or crated while waiting for class. The 1. Exhibitors are judged on how well they show their dog, not on exhibitor shall be ready with the dog when called. the conformation of the dog. 43

2. Exhibitors should be prepared to do a T-pattern, L-pattern, • Presentation of participant and their dog triangle pattern, down and back, stand for exam, and answer a 4. All exhibitors are automatically entered into showmanship question at the discretion of the judge. division. 3. Handling classes will be judged using the following point system: Class 401 – Junior (Grades 4 to 6) Exhibitor (appearance, attitude) ...... 15 points Dog Grooming and Condition ...... 25 points Class 402 – Intermediate (Grades 7 to 9) Handling ...... 30 points Questions...... 30 points Class 403 – Senior (Grades 10 to 12) TOTAL ...... 100 points Trophies awarded to class champions/high point winners 4. Ribbons will be awarded as follows: BLUE–80-100 points RED–70-79 points MOST IMPROVED AWARD WHITE–69 points and under. SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 5. Novice classes are for exhibitors in their first year of dog 1. Most Improved Award will be given to the dog that has shown handling training. Open classes are for exhibitors in their the most improvement from the start of Dog Obedience classes second year or beyond of dog handling training. until the last class. 2. Attendance at all Dog Obedience classes is not required, but Class 200 – Junior Novice (Grades 4 to 6) exhibitor must participate. Class 201 – Intermediate Novice (Grades 7 to 9) 3. All exhibitors who attend Dog Obedience classes are automatically entered to compete for the Most Improved Award. Class 202 – Senior Novice (Grades 10 to 12)

Class 203 – Junior Open (Grades 4 to 6) Class 204 – Intermediate Open (Grades 7 to 9) Class 205 – Senior Open (Grades 10 to 12) Trophies awarded to class champions/high point winners

AGILITY DIVISION SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. Open to all dogs. 2. There will be a time limit according to number of obstacles. 3. This division will be judged on (1) time and (2) performance of dog and exhibitor at each obstacle. 4. Judge may excuse any exhibitor at any obstacle where they are having too much difficulty. 5. Obstacles used will be announced prior to the Fair.

Class 301 - Agility Class - First & Second Year Dogs Class 302 - Agility Class - Third Year Dogs & Up Trophies awarded to class champions/high point winners

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DEPARTMENT II SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION RABBITS SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. The Showmanship classes are judged on knowledge and Judge ...... Andi Wolfe handling of rabbits. Superintendent ...... Mike Avesing Asst. Superintendents...... Jeff Weiersheuser & Darin Osland 2. The Showmanship Classes is on a voluntary basis, although Entry Fee ...... $5/Rabbit each exhibitor is encouraged to participate. Stall Fee...... $5/Cage 3. All exhibitors are eligible to show in showmanship in the

following grade levels unless indicated otherwise. Exhibitors SCHEDULE may win each level once. Junior level winners must move up the Friday, July 23 senior level in next year’s competition. 3:30 p.m. ... Single fryer and meat pen entries must be on Fairgrounds ...... Rabbit/Poultry Barn Class 100 - Sr. Showmanship, grades 9-12 4:00 p.m...... All other entries must be on Fairgrounds Class 110 - Jr. Showmanship, grades 4-8 ...... Rabbit/Poultry Barn 4:30 p.m...... 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show Trophies awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion Sr...... Large Show Ring Showmanship and Champion and Reserve Champion Jr. Saturday, July 24 Showmanship. 4:00 p.m...... Rabbits released ...... (or at the discretion of the Superintendents) FRYER DIVISION Any rabbits removed from the fairgrounds early will not receive premiums. Class 200 - Single Fryer One rabbit, not over 70 days of age and not over 5 ½ lbs. on day of show. Premiums awarded according to ribbon color: Blue...... $5 Class 210 - Meat Pen Red ...... $2 To consist of three (3) rabbits, all the same breed and variety. Age White...... $1 limit of not over 70 days, weight limit of not over 5 ½ lbs. each on day of show. GENERAL RABBIT RULES Trophies awarded to Champion Single Fryer and Champion (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) Meat Pen. 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair Board Rules and Regulations apply. COMMERCIAL DIVISION 2. Livestock Heath Requirements, Section 1- General rules apply 3. All exhibitors are required to abide by the 4-H dress code listed SPECIAL DIVISION RULES in the 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines. No shorts or open toed Commercial Rabbits – are defined by the American Rabbit Breeders shoes are allowed. Exhibitors not wearing the proper attire will Association’s Standard of Perfection official guideline book. Listed not be allowed to exhibit. below are the breeds designated as commercial. American Giant Angora 4. All health papers must be turned in to the Superintendent when Beveren Californian rabbits arrive. Champagne D’Argent Giant Chinchilla 5. All rabbits must be permanently earmarked. Cinnamon Crème D’Argent 6. Pens must be cleaned daily and animals fed and watered. Pens Flemish Giant Hotot will be inspected by 8:30 p.m. English Lop French Lop New Zealand Palomino 7. All single rabbits will be judged against other rabbits in their Satin Silver Fox class; therefore, "condition" will play a major role in the selection of the winner. Class 300 - Commercial (All colors/varieties) 8. The winning meat pen will be selected on over-all market quality Senior Bucks: 8 months of age & over as well as uniformity throughout the pen. 9. The single fryer class will be judged for market qualities of the Class 310 - Commercial (All colors/varieties) rabbits shown. Senior Does: 8 months of age & over 10. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according to Class 320 - Commercial (All colors/varieties) ribbon color. Intermediate Bucks: 6 to 8 months of age 11. Breeds are judged in the same order as classes listed. Class 330 - Commercial (All colors/varieties) Intermediate Does: 6 to 8 months of age 45

Class 340 - Commercial (All colors/varieties) Class 530 - Crossbreeds (All colors/varieties) Junior Bucks: under 6 months of age Junior Does: under 6 months of age Class 350 - Commercial (All colors/varieties) Trophy awarded to Champion Crossbreeds Rabbit. Rosette Junior Does: under 6 months of age awarded to Reserve Champion Crossbreeds Rabbit. Trophy awarded to Champion Commercial Rabbit. Rosette awarded to Reserve Champion Commercial Rabbit. BEST OF SHOW A Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show will be selected from the FANCY DIVISION Champion & Reserve Champion Commercial Rabbit, Champion & Reserve Champion Fancy Rabbit, and Champion & Reserve SPECIAL DIVISION RULES Champion Crossbreeds Rabbit. Fancy Rabbits – are defined by the American Rabbit Breeders Association’s Standard of Perfection official guideline book. Listed below are the breeds designated as fancy. American Fuzzy Lop American Sable English Angora French Angora Satin Angora Belgian Hare Britannia Petite Standard Chinchilla Dutch Dwarf Hotot English Spot Florida White Harlequin Havana Himalayan Jersey Wooly Lilac Holland Lop Mini Lop Netherland Dwarfs Polish Rex Mini Rex Rinelander Silver Silver Marten Tan Mini Satins Thriantas Lionheads Brun D’ Argent

Class 400 - Fancy (All colors/varieties) Senior Bucks: 6 months of age & over Class 410 - Fancy (All colors/varieties) Senior Does: 6 months of age & over Class 420 - Fancy (All colors/varieties) Junior Bucks: under 6 months of age Class 430 - Fancy (All colors/varieties) Junior Does: under 6 months of age Trophy awarded to Champion Fancy Rabbit. Rosette awarded to Reserve Champion Fancy Rabbit.

CROSSBREEDS DIVISION SPECIAL DIVISON RULES Crossbreeds shall consist of all other varieties not recognized from the Commercial Rabbit & Fancy Rabbit lists above.

Class 500 - Crossbreeds (All colors/varieties) Senior Bucks: 6 months of age & over Class 510 - Crossbreeds (All colors/varieties) Senior Does: 6 months of age & over Class 520 - Crossbreeds (All colors/varieties) Junior Bucks: under 6 months of age 46

of uniformity, maturity development (handling qualities, molt, DEPARTMENT JJ pigmentation) and general conformation to breed POULTRY characteristics. This will be according to the American Standard of Perfection. NO crossbred entries will be allowed Judge ...... Hunter Britton in the breeding classes. Superintendent ...... Cami Maurer Assistant Superintendent ...... Caryl Maurer 8. Classes with no competition will receive premiums according Entry Fee ...... $5/bird to ribbon color. Stall Fee...... $5/Cage 9. Rosettes will be awarded to class champions with reserve ribbons to follow. SCHEDULE 10. TERMS: Thursday, July 22 Cockerel - a male chicken hatched after Jan. 1 of current year. 4:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction Exhibitor Meeting ...... Activities Building (4-H Exhibit Building) Cock - a male chicken hatched before Jan. 1 of current year. Friday, July 23 Pullet - a female chicken hatched after Jan. 1 of current year. 12:00 p.m...... Poultry must be on grounds and caged Hen - a female chicken hatched before Jan. 1 of current year. 2:00 p.m...... 4-H/FFA Poultry Show ...... Kitty Barnyard Market bird - a bird hatched after Jan. 1 of current year and Saturday, July 24 raised for meat. 1:30 p.m...... Ribbon Auction Non-commercial - should not be hybrid egg or meat strain...... Small Show Ring Variety - a subdivision of a breed. Differentiating characteristics Sunday, July 25 include plumage color, comb type, or presence of beard and 7:00 a.m...... Release of all 4-H/FFA Livestock muffs. Per Fair Board Request: RELEASE TIME WILL BE SUNDAY 11. A class must have a blue ribbon entry in order to receive a MORNING AT 7 AM UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED champion ribbon. DURING THE SHOW. 12. Exhibitor attire guidelines on page 6 will be followed, however, Premiums awarded according to ribbon color: shorts are acceptable if of a tasteful length. 13. Birds may be entered in ONLY one class. Blue...... $5 Red ...... $2 14. In the market flock division, exhibitors are limited to two (2) White...... $1 entries per class. In the breeding classes, exhibitors are limited to two (2) birds per variety. GENERAL POULTRY RULES 15. If poultry are not properly cared for by exhibitor, premiums will (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) be forfeited. 1. All 4-H/FFA Rules & Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair 16. If poultry are removed before release time, premiums will be Board Rules and Regulations apply. forfeited. 2. Livestock Heath Requirements, Section 7- Poultry and Birds 17. Standard fowl will show together in various classes, such as rules apply. American, English, etc. Bantams will be shown separately from standard in various classes, such as feather legged, clean 3. All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid legged, etc. clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum- Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test 18. Poultry must check in with Superintendent upon arrival. must have been performed by an authorized tester. Please Pullorum- Typhoid free certificates are due at that time and note: Poultry purchased from a hatchery and raised for birds will be assigned cages. Any poultry with lice/mites or other exhibition are not exempt from Pullorum-Typhoid testing infestation WILL NOT be allowed in the show/penning area. requirements. Exhibitors must present Pullorum-Typhoid free 19. Exhibitors will be responsible for cleaning out their cages and certificate the day of the show. areas at the time birds are released. If cages are not clean, 4. The Official Fair veterinarian will inspect the birds the day premiums will be forfeited. of arrival, no other health certificate is needed, other than 20. Only the Broiler Derby Champion and Reserve Champion are Pullorum-Typhoid free certificate. eligible to participate in the Ribbon Auction. 5. All exhibitors must furnish litter for coops and are responsible for providing daily food and water to birds. Exhibitors must PRODUCTION DIVISION provide containers for food and water.

6. Entries in commercial classes will be judged according to the Class 100 - Chick Growing USDA Production and Marketing Standards of Quality for live Pen of 3 Production Pullets - hatched after Jan. 1 of current year. poultry. The factors will be health, feathering, conformation, (breast, back, legs and thighs), fleshing, and fat covering. Class 110 - Laying Flock 7. Entries in the breeding bird classes will be judged on the basis Pen of 3 Production Hens - hatched before Jan. 1 of current year. 47

CHAMPION PRODUCTION PEN ...... ROSETTE Class 431 - One Cockerel/Cock BEST ENGLISH...... ROSETTE MARKET FLOCK DIVISION Breeding Birds - Continental - One Pullet/Hen SPECIAL DIVISION RULES Class 440 1. In the market flock division, exhibitors are limited to two (2) entries Class 441 - One Cockerel/Cock per class. BEST CONTINENTAL ...... ROSETTE Breeding Birds Oriental

Class 450 - One Pullet/Hen Class 200 - Market Flock - Pen of 3 Fryers, 3 lbs. to under 5 lbs. Class 451 - One Cockerel/Cock BEST ORIENTAL ...... ROSETTE Class 210 - Market Flock – Pen of 3 Roasters, 5 lbs. to 9 lbs. Any Other Standard Variety Class 460 - One Pullet/Hen Class 220 - Market Flock Class 461 - One Cockerel/Cock Pen of Market Ducks - 3 birds per pen (either sex) over BEST OTHER STANDARD VARIETY ...... ROSETTE 12 weeks of age Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Large Class 230 - Market Flock Fowl. Pen of Market Geese - 2 birds per pen (either sex) over 12 weeks of age WATERFOWL DIVISION Class 240 - Market Flock Pen of Market Turkeys - 2 birds (same sex) over Breeder Duck 15 weeks of age Class 500 - One Female, Standard Class 250 - Broiler Derby Class 501 - One Male, Standard BEST BREEDER DUCK ...... ROSETTE CHAMPION MARKET BIRDS ...... ROSETTE Bantam Duck Class 510 - One Female EGGS DIVISION Class 511 - One Male Home-Laid Eggs BEST BANTAM DUCK ...... ROSETTE Class 300 - One dozen pullet eggs Breeder Geese Class 310 - One dozen brown eggs Class 520 - One Female Class 320 - One dozen white eggs Class 521 - One Male Class 330 - One dozen eggs, any other variety BEST BREEDER GOOSE ...... ROSETTE BEST EGGS…………………………………………ROSETTE Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Waterfowl. LARGE FOWL DIVISION Breeding Birds - American BREEDER TURKEY DIVISION Class 400 - One Pullet/Hen Breeder Turkey Class 401 - One Cockerel/Cock Class 600 - One Female BEST AMERICAN ...... ROSETTE Class 601 - One Male Breeding Birds - Asiatic BEST BREEDER TURKEY ...... ROSETTE Class 410 - One Pullet/Hen Class 411 - One Cockerel/Cock BANTAM DIVISION BEST ASIATIC ...... ROSETTE Breeding Birds – Game Bantams Breeding Birds - Mediterranean Class 700 - One Female Class 420 - One Pullet/Hen Class 701 - One Male Class 421 - One Cockerel/Cock BEST GAME BANTAM BIRD ...... ROSETTE BEST MEDITERRANEAN ...... ROSETTE Breeding Birds – Single Comb Clean Legged Bantam Breeding Birds - English Class 710 - One Female Class 430 - One Pullet/Hen 48

Class 711 - One Male 3. Member may win each level once. Junior level winners must BEST SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM ...... ROSETTE move up to the senior level in next year’s competition. Breeding Birds – Rose Comb Clean Legged Bantam Class 650 - Sr. Showmanship grades 9 and up Class 720 - One Female Class 721 - One Male Class 651 - Jr. Showmanship grades 4-8 BEST ROSE COMB CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM ...... ROSETTE Breeding Birds – Feather Legged Bantam Trophies awarded to Champion Sr. Showmanship and Champion Jr. Showmanship. Class 730 - One Female Class 731- One Male BEST FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM ...... ROSETTE Breeding Birds – Any Other Comb Bantam Class 740 - One Female Class 741 - One Male BEST ANY OTHER COMB BANTAM ...... ROSETTE Trophies awarded to Champion & Reserve Champion Bantam.

OTHER BIRDS DIVISION Game Birds - Quail Class 800 - One Female Class 801 - One Male Game Birds - Pheasants Class 803 - One Female Class 804 - One Male BEST GAME BIRD ...... ROSETTE Pigeons Class 810 - One Female Class 811 - One Male BEST PIGEON ...... ROSETTE Miscellaneous Any bird that does not fit into previously listed categories, such as peacocks, guinea fowl, doves, etc. Class 820 - One Female Class 821 - One Male BEST MISCELLANEOUS BREEDING BIRD ...... ROSETTE

BEST OF SHOW A Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show will be selected from Champions & Reserve Champions from all divisions, except the Other Birds Division.

SHOWMANSHIP DIVISION SPECIAL DIVISION RULES 1. Prior to individual livestock shows, the Superintendents will determine how the Showmanship classes will be run. 2. All exhibitors are eligible to show in showmanship in the following grade levels unless indicated otherwise.

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DEPARTMENT KK Class 200 - Dogs PETS Class 300 - Rabbits Judge ...... Cathy Goddard Class 400 - Pocket Pets (hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, Superintendent ...... Nancy Reichert chinchillas, etc.) Entry Fee ...... $5/pet Class 500 - Other Pets (NO snakes, turtles, rats, or mice SCHEDULE will be accepted.) Thursday, July 22 Trophies awarded for Best of Show in each class, Best of 4-H 8:15-8:45 a.m...... Pet Check-In Pet Show overall, and Reserve Best of 4-H Pet Show...... Large Show Ring 9:00 a.m...... Pet Show ...... Large Show Ring CLOVER KIDS PET SHOW Pets are to be removed from the fairgrounds immediately CLOVER KIDS PET SHOW RULES following show. 1. Open to all registered Clover Kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade in Muscatine County. No pre-fair entry is required. Premiums awarded according to ribbon color: 2. Clover Kids will have the opportunity to show the audience their Blue...... $5 pet and tell a caring adult about their pet. Red ...... $2 3. Clover Kids Pet Show animals are only allowed on the White...... $1 fairground during the entry and show time. Entry of pets will take

place on July 22nd at 9 a.m.

GENERAL PET SHOW RULES 4. All pets must come properly restrained or contained. Ex. On a (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules& Guidelines) leash or in a box, cage, or bowl. 1. 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines and Muscatine County Fair 5. Livestock animals such as swine, horses, cattle Board Rules and Regulations apply. (beef and dairy) are not to be shown in the Clover Kids Pet 2. Livestock Health Requirements, Section 1, 7, and 8 rules apply. Show. All other animals must be less than 200 lbs. in order to be shown. 3. All pets must be pre-entered in the FairEntry web program to show. (See Schedules and Entry Information). 6. Clover Kids and pets must be supervised by an adult at all times. The adult is responsible for both the Clover Kid and pet. 4. Each exhibitor must provide a one-page story folder about his or Only one Clover Kid and pet accompanied by a responsible her pet project. It should include information about pet selection, adult will be allowed in the showcase area at a time, to ensure feeding and care. This folder must be turned in at the table the safety of the pet, Clover Kids, and the audience. when the pet is checked in. 7. ALL PETS must present a health certificate from a 5. Pets will be conference judged on their condition and member's veterinarian within 30 days of the show (See Health ability to handle them. All pets are to be checked-in from 8:15- Requirements, Sect. 1) at the time of judging. A health 8:45 a.m. with judging to begin at 9:00 a.m. certificate is different from shot records. Failure to do so will 6. Pets may be shown by 4-H members enrolled in the pet project. result in pet not being allowed to be shown. Dogs shown in the Pet Show cannot also be shown in the Dog 8. Any female animal in season cannot be shown. Obedience Show. Rabbits shown in the Pet Show cannot be shown in the 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show. 9. Participants will receive a participation ribbon; no premium money will be given. 7. Pets must be leashed, caged or contained and kept away from animals and buildings. 10. Clover Kids may show animals in the following classes a. Cats 8. Any female animal in season cannot be shown. b. Fish 9. PETS ARE TO BE ON THE GROUNDS DURING THE TIME OF c. Birds JUDGING ONLY. d. Dogs e. Rabbits 10. ALL PETS must present a health certificate from a veterinarian within 30 days of the show (See Health f. Pocket Pets (hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, Requirements, Sect. 1) at the time of judging. A health chinchillas, etc.) g. Other (no turtles, snakes, rats or mice will be certificate is different from shot records. Failure to do so will accepted). result in pet not being allowed to be shown.

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First Place Sheep Herdsmanship $25.00 DEPARTMENT LL First Place Dairy/Meat Goat Herdsmanship $25.00 HERDSMANSHIP Champion Herdsmanship (Overall) $50.00 Reserve Champion Herdsmanship $25.00 Superintendents ...... Volunteers Clean, orderly, and attractive exhibits of livestock are needed to meet the high standards of the Muscatine County Fair, 4-H, and FFA. Judging will be based on the following criteria. DEPARTMENT MM points Alleys – 25 pts. possible 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST • Open, free, from feed, equipment, etc. 7 Superintendents ...... Sam Paul, Ashley Wiebe, Dave Tometich • Swept clean & dry, free of dust & bedding 6 (exception: species’ show-day) Registration is at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, at the Small Show • Tack pens clean and arranged neatly 6 Ring. Judging Contest to begin at 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by FFA • Chairs, drinks, food debris cleared from alley 6 Chapters of Muscatine, West Liberty and Wilton.

Stalls & Pens – 20 pts. MUSCATINE COUNTY CLOSED CONTEST • Bedding adequate, clean, dry, and in place 7 • Manure hauled outside and deposited in proper 7 SPECIAL RULES place (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) • Fans enclosed & properly located – not accessible 6 to the viewing public 1. Any qualified 4-H or FFA member is eligible to enter this contest. Eligibility for premium money and plaques is limited to Animals – 28 pts. Muscatine County 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters of Muscatine, • Animals clean and comfortable 7 West Liberty and Wilton. • Animals securely tied, penned (Exceptions: during 8 2. Swine, beef cattle, and sheep or meat goats will be judged. wash times & between 6 pm and 8 am for cattle) 3. Contest will be conducted for individuals (juniors - 4th through 7 • Properly fed - feed pans in front of animals ONLY 8th grades and seniors - 9th through 12th grades) and teams of at feeding time four members with the highest three scores counted as the • Fans enclosed & properly located, Cord not 6 team score. accessible to the viewing public or animals. 4. Team members must all belong to the same club or chapter. Arrangement – 27 pts. No limit is put on the number of teams entering from any given • Exhibitors are respectful of others property. 7 club or chapter. • Boxes, feed, bedding, and gear in area provided 6 5. In some classes, contestants will give oral reasons. • Stall cards readable from alley, complete, neatly 6 6. Results of the contest will be announced Thursday after the arranged and displayed, and securely attached lunch break at the Junior Swine Show. OVER animal pens, • BONUS • At least one chapter/club member in attendance to 8 OPEN CONTEST greet the public, answer questions, and keep the exhibits safe, clean, and presentable LIVESTOCK CLASSES TOTAL 100 1. 2 or 3 classes of Beef 2. 2 or 3 classes of Swine HERDSMANSHIP RULES 3. 2 or 3 classes of Sheep or Meat Goats (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules& Guidelines) 4. 3 sets of oral reasons (one for each species) 1. All clubs and chapters with Beef, Swine, Bucket Calf, Sheep and Meat Goat entries will automatically be entered in the SPECIAL RULES Herdsmanship competition and will be judged in appropriate (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) departments. 1. Contest is open to any teams or individuals. 2. The Superintendents of the respective departments will assign 2. Contestant must be a high school graduate of the current year stalls or pens together by clubs or chapters. or younger. 3. Any club or chapter may win in any division, but to be eligible for 3. Teams will consist of four individuals with three scores counting. Champion and Reserve Champion Herdsmanship awards, club 4. There will be an entry fee. All contestants must pay gate or chapter must be represented in two of the four departments. admission to the Fairgrounds. AWARD MONEY 5. Awards will be presented immediately following the contest. First Place Bucket Calf Herdsmanship $25.00 6. Schools and 4-H clubs are urged to bring as many teams as First Place Beef Herdsmanship $25.00 possible.

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asked to provide this information by noon Saturday, DEPARTMENT NN July 23, 2021. RIBBON AUCTION iii) Livestock rotation will be: Superintendent ...... Ben Danner 2021 - Beef, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, Broilers Sale Committee ...... Corey Herrold, Charles Herrold, 2022- Broilers, Beef, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat ...... and Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, and Swine Supts. 2023- Meat Goat, Broilers, Beef, Swine, Sheep Dates and Deadlines 2024- Sheep, Meat Goat, Broilers, Beef, Swine Entries Due ... Must be entered at Ribbon Auction Exhibitor Meeting 7. A duplicate ribbon will be available to give to the buyer. The Exhibitor Meeting ...... Thursday, July 22, 4:30 pm, Large Show Ring exhibitor will keep the original ribbon given during the show. Ribbon Auction ...... Saturday, July 24, 1:30 pm, Small Show Ring 8. Buyers will be expected to settle their bill immediately following (Also see 4-H & FFA Rules & Guidelines) the sale. All checks will be made payable to “Muscatine County Extension.” Checks will be mailed to exhibitors no earlier than RIBBON AUCTION RULES two weeks after the sale, if the following items have been 1. A ribbon sale will be held for 4-H/FFA members who exhibit completed. Beef, Sheep, Meat Goats, Swine, and Broiler Derby Champion and Reserve Champion. Only ribbons will be sold. No animals A) Exhibitors have provided an acceptable thank you letter to will be sold. the Muscatine County Extension Office within two weeks after the Fair. Content of the thank you letter will be 2. 4-H/FFA members planning to participate in the Ribbon Auction explained at the Exhibitors meeting on Thursday afternoon. should indicate so in FairEntry when livestock fair entries are Failure to comply with the thank you letter requirement will made. Participants must fill out a Ribbon Auction card at the result in forfeiture of monies by exhibitor and the buyer will Ribbon Auction Exhibitor meeting. If you miss the meeting be notified. you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHOW. B) Buyers have settled their bill with the Extension Office. 3. Each exhibitor may sell only one ribbon from the Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, or Swine species or the Champion and Reserve Pen 9. A small fee will be withheld to cover sale expenses not donated. of Market Broilers. If an exhibitor shows multiple species, they Such expenses could include newspaper advertising recognition must choose only one specie ribbon to sell. of participating buyers, cost of duplicate ribbons, etc. 4. Exhibitor must be present to participate in the Auction. If the 10. Buyers may support the sale in a variety of ways. sale conflicts with other FAIR events (i.e. Horse Show or Grove A) Purchase an individual’s ribbon(s) by being present at the performance), the sale committee will make an effort to auction or designating another person to bid for them if schedule around the conflict. Exhibitors must notify the sale they are not present. committee or 4-H Livestock office by noon Saturday of any conflicts. B) Support expenses associated with the sale – advertising, cost of duplicate ribbons, etc. Recognition of this support 5. Exhibitors are expected to bring their animal into the sale ring. will be made during the sale and in other ways. For swine exhibitors, if their animals have already gone to slaughter, they have the option to: C) Support exhibitors who receive less than the average by contributing to a pool that will be distributed in the A) Drive a fellow exhibitor’s swine in the ring. exhibitors’ check received following the Fair. This pool of B) To walk in the ring with their ribbon and no animal. funds will be distributed to those exhibitors who receive (However, the committee feels that a buyer would prefer to less than the average amount. Recognition of this support have a picture taken with an animal and the exhibitor.) will be made during the sale and in other ways. UNLESS GOING TO STATE FAIR 11. Final interpretation of the rules specific to the Ribbon Auction will 6. Order of Sale be made by the Ribbon Auction Superintendents, in consultation A) Grand and Reserve Grand Champions of the Market and with Extension staff, FFA Advisors, or others as deemed Breeding divisions of each species will sell first. If an necessary. exhibitor has two or more animals selected as Grand and 12. There will be a sign up sheet at the Ribbon Auction Meeting on Reserve Grand Champion of a species, they will only be Thursday for you to sign in to show your attendance. If you do not allowed to sell one ribbon. sign in or miss the meeting you will not be able to participate in the B) Following the sale of the Grand Champion ribbons will be Ribbon Auction. the sale of all other exhibitor ribbons. The species will be rotated – i.e., Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, Beef, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, Beef – until all ribbons are sold. i) Sale order will be randomly selected and posted prior to the sale.

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Winners must complete a thank you letter written to the sponsor and DEPARTMENT OO proof of college enrollment in order to receive the scholarship money. 4-H & FFA PREMIER EXHIBITOR SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Sponsored by CBI BANK & TRUST, MUSCATINE 1st` 2nd 3rd Superintendents...... Sam Paul, Josh Day Beef $350 $250 $100 Entries Due ...... See Schedules & Entry Information Swine $350 $250 $100 ...... Interview times will be mailed to Exhibitors after entry deadline Sheep $350 $250 $100 Contest Date ...... Monday, July 19, 6:00 p.m. The scholarships will be administered by the Muscatine County Location: ...... 4-H Exhibit Building, Muscatine County Fairgrounds Extension office. Upon proof of college/post-secondary enrollment the scholarship amount received will be sent directly to the college This program is designed to recognize 4-H/FFA members who can to be credited to the student’s account. articulate their understanding about the future of the livestock industry and their knowledge about animal production. Sign up for the Premier Exhibitor Contest when you make your livestock fair entries by entering into the department. Rules: 1. This event is for 4-H & FFA members who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year in high school. The top three individuals in each species (beef, sheep, and swine) will be awarded with a college scholarship and a certificate. 2. All participants must meet 4-H and FFA eligibility requirements (See 4-H & FFA Rules and Guidelines). 3. Contestants may compete in one, two, or all three species as long as they are exhibiting at the fair in those species. The exception would be if a contestant is not exhibiting an animal in one of the species the judging contest would count for the Live Placing part of their score in only one of the species. 4. A contestant who has previously won a first place scholarship is not eligible to compete in that same species area again. 5. A composite score will be computed from the following four activities. The first three will be held on Monday, July 19, at 6:00 pm in the Activity Center (4-H Exhibit Building) at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds: a) Written exam on production based knowledge (25%) b) Communication (25%) Youth ranked based on their understanding of knowledge of the livestock industry, their ability to communicate their ideas, and the ability to take a stance on issues related to the livestock industry c) Skillathon (25%) Questions may be on reading a medication label or feed tag, identifying cuts of meat, balancing a ration, identifying feedstuffs, etc… Live placing OR Judging Contest placing. Participate in one of the following. Highest score received will be included in final score. If you have entered a beef, sheep, or swine at the fair: d) Live Placing (25%) – Score based on your participation in the beef, swine, and/or sheep show, and your best show ring ribbon earned. OR…… If you have not entered a beef, sheep, or swine animal at the fair you can use the Livestock Judging Contest in place of your Live Placing score. The judging contest may count for only one specie. d) Livestock Judging Contest (25%) – score based on placing in Muscatine County Fair Livestock Judging Contest. Livestock Judging Contest held in the small show ring on the fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 20 at 9:00 am.

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