VAN WERT COUNTY 2021 FAIR SCHEDULE

2 VAN WERT COUNTY 2021 FAIR SCHEDULE

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SENIOR FAIR SCHEDULE NON-LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS & SHOWS Senior Fair Daily Schedule 2-3 Farm Products – Department J-1100 28-33 Horticulture – Department K-1200 33-34 Board of directors Canned Goods – Department M-1300 35-37 2021 Board Officers~~~A message from the President Baked Goods – Department N-1400 37-38 of the Board 5 Fine Arts – Department P-1500 38-39 Fair Directo Photos & Information 6 Photography – Department Q-1600 39-40 Commitess~~~Departments & Committee Heads 7-8 Antique & Vintage Items – Department R-1700 40-41 Domestic Manufacture – Department S-1800 41-42 general information Cut Flowers & Potted Plants – Department T-1900 42-44 Fair Office Hours 8 FORMS Price Schedules: Gate Admission~~~Grandstand 9 Gate Information~~~Restroom/Showers~~~Picnic Entry Form – General 45 Area~~~ Diaper Changing/BabyFeeding County Commissioners~~~County Engineer JR FAIR INFORMATION & DEPARTMENTS CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS/RULES/REGULATIONS JR. FAIR INFORMATION Constitution ~~~ Bylaws 10-13 Daily Schedule & Important Pre-Fair Dates 47 Ohio Livestock Exhibition Rules 13-16 Officers, Board Members, Advisors & Committees 48 General Rules & Information (Admission, Exhibits, 16-18 Booth Decorating & 4-H Fashion Review 49,57 Emergency Veterinarians, Farm Machinery, Con- Showmanship & Showman of Showmen Contest 49 cessions & Privileges, Restrictions, Solicitors, Lost & Livestock Sale 50 Found/Public Address, Miscellaneous) Junior Fair Constitution 50-56 Quality Assurance Training 55-56 Camping 4-H Interview Judging 56 Camping Rules & Regulations 17 4-H Volunteers 57 4-H Projects & Premiums - 3400 56 Race Events FFA 57 Speed (Harness Racing) Program 19 FFA Shop Project - 2100 58 Running Races 20 Other Exhibits & Shows on the grounds JUNIOR FAIR CROP & LIVESTOCK CLASSES Horseshoe Pitching Tournaments 17 Junior Fair Crops - 2200 58-59 School Exhibit - Department W 18 Beef Department - 2300 59 Special Day Events Steers & Beef Feeders - 2400 59-60 Dairy Feeders - 2500 60 Senior Citizens Day~~~Wednesday 3-4 Dairy Department - 2600 60-61 Veterans Day~~~Thursday Swine Department – 2700 61 First Responders Day~~~Tuesday Sheep Department – 2800 61-62 Goat Department – 2900 62-63 SENIOR FAIR DEPARTMENTS Poultry Department – 3000 63-64 HORSES Rabbit Department – 3100 64-65 Horse Department – 3200 65-66 Horses – Departments A 21 Ponies – Departments B 22-23 BUCKEYE Y, SCOUTS OF THE USA & OTHER LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS & SHOWS INFORMATION Beef Departments CB-400 23-24 Open to the World Feeder Calf Show 23 Buckeye Y Information 67 VWCO Born & Raised Steer Class 24 Boy & Girl Scout Information 67 Dairy – Department CD-600 24-25 Junior Fair Award Sponsor Information 67 Goats – Department D-700 25-26 Sale Buyers & Booster Club 67-69 Sheep – Department F-800 26-27 Van Wert County Market Lamb Show 27 Open to the World Market Lamb Show 26-27 Swine- Department G-900 27 Trentman Open Memorial Swine Show 27 Rabbits – Department H 28 4 THE NATION’S LEADER OHIO IN AGRICULTURAL FAIRS

MIKE DEWINE, GOVERNOR DOROTHY PELANDA, DIRECTOR, JON HUSTER, LT GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS PROUD TO BE A PART OF YOUR FAIR!

Van Wert Count Agricultural Society 2021 Officers

Kathy McCollow John Giessler Mike Poling Clint Myers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

A Message from the President of the Board… Welcome to the 165th Van Wert County Fair!

The Board would like to share some exciting information regarding improvements to the grounds as well as the addition of new events to the Fair schedule.

Since last year, the Board has made the following property improvements:

Structural upgrades to the Junior Fair Building, the Grandstand, and the Dairy, Beef and Pony Barns New Gate 2 Entrance New fence along Washington Street

New event information for this season are as follows: The addition of one day to the fair for a total of seven days New ride company Rodeo Greater diversity of free entertainment now located in four separate areas

Many thanks to the individuals, families and merchants who have graciously donated their time and/or their financial gifts in support of the Agricultural Society.

The Board continues to strive to improve and to continue to help keep the Van Wert County Fair one of the premier fairs in the State of Ohio.

I have enjoyed serving as President and hope you will come out and enjoy some of the many activities happening during Fair week.

Enjoy the 2021 Van Wert County Fair!

Kathy McCollow 5 VAN WERT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2021 TERM

COLIN HARTING JOHN GIESSLER CALLA MILLER KIM MASON SETH EVANS Tully At Large Washington City of Hoaglin Township Van Wert County Township Van Wert Township

1907 Lare Rd 5247 US Rt 224 9716 Brickner Rd. 1003 S. Shannon St. 16727 Wetzel Rd Convoy, OH Convoy, OH Delphos, OH Van Wert, OH Van Wert, OH 419-203-1409 419-203-0067 419-234-4148 419-513-0323 419-203-1544 2022 TERM

RYAN ADAM BRIAN ETZLER CLINT MYERS MIKE WORTMAN DALTON SIDLE Harrison Willshire Ridge Union County Township Township Township Township VIllages

3438 Monmouth Rd. 13148 Convoy 17122 Lincoln Hwy 4600 Liberty Union Rd. 633 South Vine St. Convoy, OH Heller Rd Van Wert, OH Van Wert, OH Van Wert, OH 419-203-7193 Ohio City, OH 419-771-8167 419-513-1108 419-605-5560 419-605-7567 2023 TERM

KATHY MCCOLLOW AARON KNITTLE ROGER WILKIN DAVID JONES SUSIE SANDERSON Jennings Liberty Jackson York Pleasant Township Township Township Township Township

14791 Horeb Rd 7502 Wren Landeck Rd 3978 Middle Point 17399 Jonestown Rd 10436 Sidle Rd Venedocia, OH Ohio City, OH Wetzel Rd. Venedocia, OH Van Wert, OH 419-233-6126 419-910-1691 Middle Point, OH 419-667-2610 419-605-5600 419-233-1067 6 VAN WERT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 2021 AUXILIARY DIRECTORS

Jaci Almandinger Taylor McCoy Seth Schulte Matt Almandinger Jordan Miller Mark Sheets Office Staff Jen Balliet Tristin Miller Don Swander Melissa Bradford Zach Miller Chris Vorst Terry Childs Jimmy Murphy Cindy Wallace KASEY DENMAN Dave Evans Ron Owens Zane Weck MADDY LAMB Megan Knittle Nathan Profit Sofia Wilson KAILEY SIEFKER Spencer Linn Morgan Pugh Erika Wise AUSTIN SHEETS Chris Lobsiger Larry Royer Jacob Wortman Bob McCollow Curt Schaffner JASON RAWLINS EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Grounds CURTIS YOUNG Foreman OSU Extension Educator, Ag & Natural Resources 2021 COMMITTEES First Name Listed is Committee Chairman AUDIT Miller Myers BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/EQUIPMENT Myers Giessler Harting Evans Poling Infrastructure Evans Wortman Sidle Mechanical Giessler Jones Adam Harting Carpentry Harting Sanderson McCollow Mason Grounds Myers Etzler Wilkin Knittle Electrical Evans Poling CAMPER & TRAILERS Poling Adam Knittle CHEERLEADING CONTEST Mason Wilkin DEMO DERBY Giessler Adam Sidle EXECUTIVE McCollow Giessler Myers Sanderson Etzler Poling GRANDSTAND CONCERT LOGISTICS Wortman Knittle Adam M.Poling FREE GROUND ENTERTAINMENT Mason Etzler Poling Sanderson POLICY & PROCEDURES - ETHICS McCollow Etzler Sanderson Poling SALE BUYERS Etzler Myers Poling TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL Harting Poling Sidle VETERANS/SR. CITIZENS DAY Wilkin Mason Poling MOTOCROSS Evans Giessler Sidle CALF SCRAMBLE/Barnyard Battle Etzler Wortman Wilkin Miller TUG-A-TRUCK Etzler Myers Miller Sidle CAR/TRUCK SHOW Myers Harting VAN WERT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & ENGINEER The Van Wert Agricultural Society thanks all of our County officials for their continued support!

THAD TODD STAN RYANNE KYLE J. WENDEL LICHTENSTEIGHER WOLFRUM OWENS BOLLENBACHER PE, PS Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Clerk Van Wert Chairman Vice-Chairman Administrator County Engineer 7 2021 DEPARTMENTS First Name Listed Is Department Chairman

TREASURER Myers Miller PONIES & SADDLE HORSES Knittle SPEED /RACE Wilkin Sidle Evans DAIRY CATTLE McCollow Adam BEEF CATTLE Etzler Miller BOER GOAT Adam Sidle SHEEP Mason Harting RABBITS Jones JUNIOR FAIR & JR FAIR ADVISORY Jones Mohr Evans FARM PRODUCTS Harting Sidle FINE ARTS Sanderson Poling GRANDSTAND Mgr McCollow Miller Giessler SECURITY Myers Jones GATES Miller McCollow Giessler MACHINERY & ANTIQUE MACHINERY Harting SPACE & CONCESSIONS Poling Etzler PUBLIC. REL., ADV., & SPONSORSHIP Poling Smith HORSESHOE PITCHING Knittle SOUND Poling Myers MUSIC PAVILION Mason Sanderson SCHOOL EXHIBIT Poling COMMERCIAL BLDG Sanderson Knittle RYAN TRENTMAN MEMORIAL Wortman Etzler SAFETY Harting SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL Jones Myers Poling VAN WERT COUNTY FAIR Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S Washington St Van Wert, OH 45891 Fair Office Hours Fair Entry Information Non-Fair Season Entries can be sumbitted online: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm vanwert.fairentry.com Thursday 9:00am to 7:00pm Fair Season Monday, July 5, 2021: Entries Open at 9:00am Monday, July 5th to Friday, August 27th, 2021 Saturday, Aug 14, 2021: Entries Close at 12:00pm Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Thursday 9:00am to 7:00pm Friday, Aug 27, 2021: Entry Tags Available for Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm Pickup During Fair Monday, Aug. 30th to Monday, Sept. 6th 2021 Monday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm [email protected] Tel: (419) 238-9270 Sunday 9:00am to 12:00pm www.vanwertcountyfair.com Fax: (419) 238-6408

8 GATE ADMISSION GATE LOCATIONS Gate #1 - Balyeat Ave (Walk-In & Drive-In) Persons 12 (twelve) FREE Gate #4 – SouthEast Gate – Parking and Livestock Entrance years of age and under Gate #5 - Fox Rd - Southwest Gate - Truck Pull, Cheerlead- Individual Membership ing Invitational, Demolition Cars, Race Horses, and Infield Certificate – Needed to Entrance place entries (Voting Gate #6 - Racetrack - Exit Gate (Fox Rd Access) Privilege Persons 18 Gate #7 - Balyeat Ave - Exit Gate Only years old & over) – Free Entrance to Non Premi- $30.00 um Grandstand Events MUST be purchased at Fair Office before 5:00pm, August 30, 2021 RESTROOM / SHOWER LOCATIONS Season Ticket (Non-Vot- Junior Fair Building: North end - (Handicap Accessible Restrooms) ing Privilege) – Sold to Commercial Building: North end - (Handicap Accessible Re- Individuals strooms) (Persons 13 years old & $22.00 over) Purchased throughout county before 5:00pm, Van Wert County Homemakers & Education Council Dia- August 31, 2021 per Changing and Baby Feeding Area

Youth Season Ticket North end of the Junior Fair Building (across from newer re- strooms) All Jr. Fair Exhibitors and any youth ages 13 -17 $7.00 who wish to exhibit in Sr. Fair Departments. Hours of Operation: Non - Jr. Fair Youth must have parent who holds a Thu Sept 3 - 6:00pm-9:00pm Membership. Fri Sept 4 - 6:00pm-9:00pm Sat Sept 1- 1:00pm-10:00pm Single Ticket - Pur- $8.00 chased at Outside Gates Sun Sept 1- 1:00pm- Mon Sep 2 - 1:00pm- 10:00pm 10:00pm Vendor Ticket $22.00

PLEASE NOTE: Membership certificates will NOT be sold after Monday Aug. 30, 2021. Season tickets will be sold through Sunday, Sept. 1, 2021 at 5pm.

Weekday Lunch Ticket Program Come to the Fair for lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Pay $8.00 for a lunch card between 11:00am and 1:00pm, leave by 2:00pm, turn lunch card in, and you will get your $8.00 returned. You will not be able to get hand stamped.

Grandstand Ticket Prices Continuing with the 2021 Fair Your Membership Certificate will allow free entrance to all non premium Grandstand Events ANY CHILD OCCUPYING A SEAT MUST PAY FULL TICKET PRICE Tickets for all grandstand events available by telephone, or in-person at office. Membership Certificate Holders: Free Grandstand tickets available in office only 9 VAN WERT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS VAN WERT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CONSTITUTION Article I township, village or city for the full three year term. An individual This society shall be known as the Van Wert County Agricultural may only run for one Directorship position per year. The position will be voted on by the Fair membership at the election of Directors that Article II is held each year during the Fair between the hours of 11:00am and The Society is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educa- 7:00pm the last full day of the Fair. One third (1/3) of the Directors tional, and scientific purposes, including for such purposes the making will be elected each year for a three (3) year term. Only bona fide of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations members of the Society are entitled to vote. This elected Director described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or and any other newly elected Directors will assume the duties of their corresponding section of any future federal tax code, more position at the Annual Meeting of the membership to be held on the particularly. second Saturday in November following their election. The Board of Directors shall elect, by ballot, a President, Vice President, Secretary The Society may engage in any lawful act or activity and exercise all and Treasurer, who shall hold office for one (1) year, and until their the rights and powers conferred on non-profit associations under the successors are duly elected. The President and Vice President shall be Ohio County Agricultural Societies Law, as the law is now in effect or Directors and the Secretary and Treasurer may be Directors. may at any time be amended, so long as the exercise of such rights and powers is permitted to be carried on (a) by an association exempt Article V from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) and related regula- No part of the net earnings of the Society shall inure to the benefit tions of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding sections of of or be distributable to its members, directors, officers, or other any future tax code and regulations, or (b) by an association, contribu- private persons, except that the Society is authorized and empowered tions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in code. Article II. A) This society may pay each director of the society, other than an Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the Society ex-officio director, an amount not to exceed the limit per meeting, shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on plus mileage from the director’s residence to and from the meeting (a) by an association exempt from federal income tax under section place of the Board of Directors, as set by the Ohio State Depart- 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section ment of Agriculture for attending up to twelve (12) meetings of said of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an association, contributions Board each calendar year and said compensation shall be set at the to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Reve- annual meeting for the following year. nue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. B) The Board of Directors of this society may pay the actual expenses of any director and any duly authorized guest or representative Article III of the board, who attends the annual meeting of the society, the Members of this society must be residents of the county, be 18 years annual convention of the Ohio Fair Managers Association district of age or older, must purchase a membership certificate, and may or regional meetings of the Ohio Fair Managers Association, the vote for the directors of this society at the annual election of directors annual meeting of agricultural societies required by Section 901.06 of this society. Membership certificates shall bear the day and year of the Ohio Revised Code, and any other event designated by the the membership begins and terminates, the name of the society, a board, if said board determines that attendance by the director or space for the signature of said member, and spaces for county and guest representative at the meeting or event is directly beneficial to non-county residents. Membership certificates shall also serve as an the society and records such determination and authority for such individual admission to the annual exhibition of the society as stated payment in the minutes of any regular or special meeting of the on the certificate. Anyone between the ages of 9 and 17 may purchase board. a membership certificate but has no voting privileges. C) This agricultural society may: Article IV 1) During the week of its fair, purchase meals for the directors and This society shall consist of fifteen (15) Directors; one (1) from each officers of the society, and for other individuals designated by of the twelve (12) townships in the county, but not a resident of the the Board of Directors at a regular meeting of the Board. villages of said townships, one (1) from within the corporation limits 2) Compensate such directors and officers for meals purchased by of the City of Van Wert, residents of which may not run for Director said directors and officers. of townships within the city limits, (1) Director to represent all the in- D) The treasurer, secretary, and fair manager may be members of corporated villages of the county and residents of the City of Delphos the Board of Directors of this society. The Board of Directors may who reside in Van Wert County, and one(1) to be an At-Large Director, compensate such board members for their service in addition to who may reside in any township, village, or the City of Van Wert com- the compensation permitted by sections (A), (B), and (C) of this mencing with the 2020 City of Van Wert position becoming the new regulation, unless: At-Large Director seat. When a resident of the township, village or city E) This society shall not employ and compensate any member of does not seek re-election or no one runs for Director of the township, the Board of Directors, other than the treasurer, secretary or fair village or city, the Van Wert County Fair Board may appoint a Direc- manager, of the society for services other than those specified in tor-At-Large to represent the township, village or city where a vacancy section (A), (B), and (C) of this regulation unless: is declared until the next election of Directors which is held at the Fair 1) The minutes of a regular or special meeting of the Board of each year. If no one runs for that particular area, the Director-At-Large Directors record authorization for such employment. may be reappointed. When the term for the township, village or city F) This society shall not pay any funds or deliver any property of becomes a full three year term and no one declares for the said Direc- the society to, or for the individual benefit of, any member of torship of the township, village or city by Friday at 5:00pm before the the Board of Directors or any other person as a share, gift, or first day of the Van Wert County Fair, any member of the Society may dividend. The terms “share”, “gift”, and “dividend” as used in this take a petition to run for the position of Director-At-Large for the said regulation do not mean awards that are advertised in the annual 10 premium list of a fair held by this society. Article XII A report shall annually be made out and forwarded by the President Article VI and Secretary to the State Agricultural Society embracing: first, a copy Section 1. It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meet- of the printed list of premiums offered and awarded by the Society, to- ings of the society and of the Board. He shall have power to call spe- gether with an abstract of the Treasurer's report as required by law to cial meetings of the Board whenever in his judgment necessary, or at be published; second, the statements of competitors, for premiums on the request of three (3) or more members thereof. He shall see that all crops and other improvements, detailing the mode of tillage and other Bylaws and Regulations of the Society are duly.enforced, and exercise purposes of improving; third, a general account of the proceedings of a general superintendence of the same. He shall be custodian of the the Society, the number of its members and prospects of its progress Secretary and Treasurer’s bonds and shall perform such other duties and improvement; fourth, a statement of the principal crops raised in as pertain to that office. the county, the average yield per acre, the striking characteristics of the previous seasons, the names of destructive insects that may have Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Vice President to perform all the injured crops, and other such facts as will tend to give a full view of duties pertaining to the office of President during the absence, resig- the state of agriculture in this county. nation, or disability of the President. Article XIII Section 3. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a record of the Any officer, director, or manager who shall absent himself from proceeds of the Board, to issue certificates of membership to mem- any three (3) regular monthly meetings in a fiscal year, unless such bers of the society, and keep a record of their names and addresses. absence shall be satisfactorily accounted for, a vacancy may be de- He shall record all entries for premiums, receive all monies due the clared and the Board appoints a person to fill his place. society, except for tickets sold by the Treasurer and pay the same to the Treasurer. He shall issue orders on the Treasurer for all monies Article XIV expended and shall keep an accurate statement of all receipts and Amendments may be made to this Constitution or Bylaws by majority expenditures, must make a report annually to the Board of Directors vote of the membership voting at the Annual Meeting of the member- and to the State Board as required by the rules and shall perform such ship of the Society. Amendments to this Constitution or Bylaws may other duties as are required by law and usage. He shall receive for be proposed by: his services such compensation, as the Board of Directors shall deem A) A majority of the Board of Directors at a scheduled meeting voting proper. Before entering upon the duties of this office, the Secretary in favor of placing an amendment on the ballot; or shall give bond, amount of the security subject to the approval of the B) Filing a petition with the Secretary of the Society at least fourteen Board of Directors, for the faithful performance of his official duties. (14) days prior to the Annual Meeting of the membership of the Society. Said petition must set forth the proposed amendment and Section 4. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive from the be signed by not less than 25 members of the Society. Secretary all monies belonging to the Society, also all monies for tickets sold during the annual exhibition of the Society, to pay all Article XV orders drawn upon him by the Secretary, and shall perform all other The Annual exhibition shall be held at the Fairgrounds at some period requirements according to the Constitution Rules and Regulations between the 20th day of August and the 1st of November, and the of the Board of Directors. He shall receive such compensation for his premiums on crops shall be awarded on or before the second Satur- service as the Board of Directors may allow. Before entering upon his day of each November. duties he shall give a bond in amount and security acceptable to the Article XVI Board of Directors conditional for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office. The Van Wert County Agricultural Society or any of its members or representatives shall not be liable or held responsible for any accident, Article VII injury, death, damage, illness, or any other casualty that may occur The officers shall consist of a Board of Directors for the general on the fairgrounds to any exhibit, concession, entry, Individual, group, management of the Society. A majority of the members of the Board general public, vehicle, or property at any time during any year. This shall constitute a quorum to transact business and the President shall shall include all renters of space, buildings, or grounds, for any pur- appoint from the Board of Directors a committee, whose duty shall be pose during the year. to represent the Board in case of emergency, when not in session. Article XVII Article VIII The Van Wert County Agricultural Society shall conduct its meetings in The President shall appoint three (3) Directors as Auditing Committee accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. whose duties shall be, at the close of the year's business, to audit the Article XVIII Secretary and Treasurer's books and report the results of its findings to the Board. Each candidate for the office of director for The Van Wert County Agricultural Society must fulfill the following requirements to file a Article IX petition for such office: All articles offered for premiums must be owned or produced by the A) Purchase a membership certificate for the membership year in persons offering the same, or by the minor members of their families, which candidate is seeking election. and products of the soil must be produced in Van Wert County or B) Complete 20 hours of voluntary service to the society, in the fiscal adjoining counties. year in which candidate is seeking election. Article X C) Attend 3 regular monthly board meetings of the society, during the The Awarding Committee, of one or more persons each, shall be fiscal year in which candidate is seeking election. appointed by the Board of Directors to examine the different classes D) State on petition the specific board position for which candidate of articles offered in competition and award premiums. is seeking election. D) State on petition the specific board position for which candidate is seeking election.

11 E) Collect ten (10) or more signatures from members of the society, Section 4. No stock shall be entered but for one (1) premium, except from the area for which board position represents. in matched teams, pens, sweepstakes, herd, produce of dam, Get of Any candidate not fulfilling the above listed requirements shall be Sire, Flocks, etc, and no entry shall be changed on the day of exhibi- ineligible for election as director. Items B and C, above, will become tion, unless the Secretary shall be satisfied that the original entry was F) In the case that the ten required signatures from members of the made by mistake. Society from the area for which the board position represents, cannot be obtained due to circumstances such as a pandemic Section 5. Any person making an entry in any class in the name of any or other like causes, then the required number of signatures is other, except the bona fide owner, forfeits all premiums awarded to changed to twenty of the membership as a whole. The requirement such person at this fair. to limit it to the area being represented is waived for that election cycle only. Section 6. Entries may be made through the mail, by sending the Secretary a list of articles or stock to be exhibited, accompanied by the Any candidate not fulfilling the above listed requirements shall be membership certificate or exhibitor ticket number and entry fee. Entry ineligible for election as director. Items B and C, above, will become cards will be held in readiness to be delivered to exhibitors when the effective for candidates seeking election for the 2017 election and stock or article is placed on exhibition. each election thereafter. Article XIX Section 7. No bull shall be allowed to come on the fairgrounds unless The Board may remove any director if: (a) The Director has failed to ropes or chains or other safe fastenings properly secure him. All other fulfill their duties during the annual fair without sufficient excuse or stock must be properly enclosed in pens or stalls and not allowed to cause; or (b) The Director has failed to donate fifty hours of time mini- run on the fairgrounds. All steers must be de-horned and broke to mum throughout the year, not including committee and departmental lead from a safety point of view. responsibilities, nor from four (4) days prior to and through the last day of the fair, and without sufficient excuse or cause; or (c) By order Section 8. Horses must not be hitched to trees or bushes on the of a court, the Director has been found to be of unsound mind; or (d) fairgrounds. By order of a court, the Director has been convicted of a felony; or (e) By order of a court, the Director has been convicted of theft; or Section 9. The Board will take every precaution in its power for the (f) By order of a court, the Director has been convicted of a criminal safe preservation of stock and articles on exhibition after their arrival offense involving moral turpitude; or (g) The Director has engaged and arrangement upon the grounds, but will not be responsible for in specific actions which cause or tend to cause the Society damage any loss or damage that may occur. Exhibitors are required to give to its property or reputation, or which create potential legal liability attention to their articles, and at the close of the fair tend to their on the part of the Society. The Director shall be issued a warning. removal. Upon the second finding of the Executive Board of such conduct by a Board Member in violation, he/she shall appear before the Board of Section 10. The officers will use diligence to avoid accidents and afford Directors to answer as to why the offending Board Member should protection and will demand the utmost care and attention in the op- not be expelled from the Board. After said hearing, should two-thirds eration of concessions affording amusement, etc, during the fair, but (2/3) of the board vote to expel the offending Board Member, said the society will not be liable for any damage by accident or injury that offending Board Member shall be forthwith expelled and the expelled may unfortunately occur to any person or for loss of any property. Board Member's position shall be filled by appointment. Section 11. Any protest against the payment of any awarded premi- Article XX ums must be filed in writing by 12 o’clock noon of the last day of the Upon the dissolution of the Society, the Board of Directors, after fair with the exception of the Speed Department, where the protest paying or making provisions for the payment of all the liabilities of the must be made within 30 minutes after Judges’ decision. Each protest Society, shall dispose of all assets for one or more exempt purposes must be accompanied by a deposit of $25.00 which will be returned if within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, protest is withdrawn or sustained, and shall be heard and decided by or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall dis- the board, and all premiums not called for by the first day of January tribute its assets to the federal government, to the State of Ohio, or to after the award will be considered donated to the society. a local government for a public purpose. Any assets not so disposed of will be disposed of by the Common Pleas Court of the county in Section 12. No stock of any kind will be allowed in the ring while the which the principal office of the Society is then located, exclusively stock is exhibiting, except those entered for premiums. for the purposes or to the organization or organizations, as the Court determines, which are organized and operated exclusively for public Section 13. No entries shall be made or premiums awarded to any- purposes. thing exhibited not mentioned in the premium list unless authorized by a majority of the members of the Board in session. VAN WERT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY BYLAWS Entries: Section 14. A judge selected by the Board of Directors will award pre- Section 1. All entries must be made in the name of the bona fide miums in each department. owner. Section 15. Misrepresentation as to breeding and irregularity in show- Section 2. Exhibitors must purchase a season ticket or membership ing will be exposed and any premiums won by such exhibitor will be or youth certificate before entries will be accepted. Exhibitors aged 8 withheld. years and younger may make entries in their own name using a parent or guardian’s season ticket or membership number. Section 16. If receipts are grossly inadequate or insufficient to pay the expenses and premiums in full, the directors shall pro-rate the Section 3. Persons from outside Van Wert County will be allowed to payment of premiums, but the amount of premiums paid shall not be compete for premiums, except as otherwise specified, by purchasing a less than fifty percent of the amount awarded. season ticket.

12 Election of Directors: F) “Tuberculosis accredited free herd” is one that has passed at least Section 17. A committee of three (3), appointed by the President, two consecutive annual negative official tests for tuberculosis in shall prepare the ballot with names of candidates for directors. Said accordance with the “Uniform Methods and Rules - Bovine Tuber- committee shall be composed of directors, representative residents of culosis Eradication”, and has no other evidence of bovine tubercu- any township, village, or city, for which a director is to be elected, pos- losis. sessor of a membership certificate, have a name placed on the ticket Rule Amplifies: ORC 941.10 and ORC 901.19 by presenting same to the Secretary by 6:00pm, Tuesday, September 901:1-18-03 Exhibitions: Sanitation, Inspection and Records 1, 2020, two days before the fair begins. A) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall have in attendance an Only regularly nominated candidates, who have met the filing require- approved veterinarian for the duration of the exhibit. ments, will be eligible for election as a director. A director seeking re-election, a member seeking election as a director, or a person B) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall: assisting a candidate for election/re-election may not use the society 1) Immediately, prior to an exhibition and under the direction of funds, facilities, or employees to: the approved veterinarian, thoroughly clean and disinfect each A) Promote the candidacy of any person who seeks election/re-elec- building, pen, stall, ring or other enclosure in which animals are tion to the Board of Directors of the Society, or to be quartered for exhibition; B) Solicit during the election process on the behalf of any candidate 2) Have the approved veterinarian: for election/re-election, or a) Examine the certificate of veterinary inspection when- re C) Influence the votes of members upon any amendment to the Con- quired for an animal brought to the exhibition; stitution or Bylaws of the Society. b) Inspect within a reasonable time of arrival each animal Superintendent of Gates and Gatemen: brought to the exhibit for symptoms of any infectious or Section 18. The President shall appoint each year two (2) members c) Daily inspect each animal present at the exhibition for symp- of the Board of Directors whose duty it shall be to select gatekeepers toms of infectious or contagious disease. and have supervision of the same, subject to the advice of the Presi- 3) Maintain a record for one year from the date of the exhibition of dent or direct orders of the Board of Directors each animal present at the exhibit. The record shall contain the INSPECTION AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS OF LIVESTOCK name and address of the owner of each animal and the species and breed of the animal. EXHIBITED IN OHIO 4) May order the immediate removal of any animal which in the 901:1-18-01 Chapter’s Application opinion of the approved veterinarian places other animals at A) Animals listed in this chapter when moved or imported into Ohio unacceptable risk of disease. for exhibition purposes only shall comply with the requirements C) An exemption from the requirements of paragraph (B)(1) of this of this chapter and when in compliance with the provisions of this rule may be requested from the department and will be granted chapter shall, with the exception of rules governing movement and when, in the judgment of the department, cleaning and disinfec- importation of quarantined animals, be exempt from any other tion will serve no purpose. By way of example only, cleaning and rules governing movement within or importation into Ohio. disinfection will generally serve no purpose in a newly constructed B) Animals moved within or imported into Ohio for any purpose in building that has never been occupied. addition to exhibition shall meet all movement and import require- Rule Amplifies: ORC 941.10 ments of Chapter 901:1-17 of the Administrative Code. 901:1-18-04 Exhibitors Rule Amplifies: ORC 941.10 A) No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which 901:1-18-02 Definitions he knows or has reason to suspect is affected with or has been ex- As used in this chapter: posed to a dangerously contagious or infectious disease or residue. A) “Exhibition” means any public show of animals which is sponsored by or under the control of an Ohio county or independent agricul- B) The owner or bailee of an animal with symptoms of an infectious tural society organized under chapter 1711. of the revised”Cer- or contagious disease shall, when directed by an exhibition official, tificate of veterinary inspection” means a form from the state of the approved veterinarian, or an employee of the Ohio department origin which has been issued and completed by a licensed and of agriculture, immediately remove the animal from the exhibition accredited veterinarian attesting to the health status and identifi- premises. cation of an animal listed thereon. C) Upon request, each person who presents for exhibition or exhibits B) “Approved veterinarian” means any licensed and accredited an animal, shall make available any certificate of veterinary inspec- veterinarian approved by the Ohio department of agriculture, or tion, registration certificates, vaccination certificate, and other an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture or the United documents to exhibition officials, the approved veterinarian or an States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection employee of the Ohio department of agriculture. service, veterinary services. D) Each person who presents for exhibition or exhibits an animal for C) “Licensed and accredited veterinarian” means a person who is which a certificate of veterinary inspection is required by rules licensed by the state of Ohio to practice veterinary medicine and 901:1-18-01 to 901:1-18-11 of the Administrative Code shall for- who is certified by the United States department of agriculture, ward a copy of the certificate of veterinary inspection to the Ohio animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services, to be an department of agriculture’s division of animal health. accredited veterinarian. Rule Amplifies: ORC 901.72 and ORC 941.10 D) “Residue” means any poisonous or deleterious pesticide governed 901:1-18-05 Poultry and Fowl by 40 C.F.R. 180, any poisonous or deleterious substance governed by 21 C.F.R. 109.6, or any other substance governed by 21 C.F.R. A) All turkeys, chickens and gamebirds moved within or imported into 556. Ohio for exhibition must: E) “Contagious or infectious disease” means any disease, including any 1) Originate directly from a flock or hatchery which is a participant foreign animal disease, or vector, capable of transmission by any in the national poultry improvement plan for the eradication means from a carrier animal to a human or to another animal and of disease and be accompanied by documentary evidence that includes dangerously contagious or infectious diseases. they meet the requirements of this paragraph; or 13 2) Originate directly from a flock which has had a negative test for 4) Originate from a tuberculosis accredited free herd as defined in pullorum/fowl typhoid disease within twelve months preced- paragraph (G) of rule 901-18-02 of the Administrative Code for ing the opening date of exhibition and be accompanied by bovine tuberculosis eradication; or documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this 5) Originate from a bovine accredited free state or zone, or a bo- paragraph; or vine modified accredited advanced state or zone; or 3) Have had a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease, 6) Originate from a bovine modified accredited state or zone must within ninety days, preceding the opening date of the exhibition comply with Rule 901:1- 17-06 of the Administrative Code. and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet C) If originate from a bovine accreditation preparatory or a bovine the requirement of this paragraph; or non-accredited state or zone are prohibited from exhibition. 4) Be tested for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease upon arrival at Rule Amplifies: ORC 941.06 and ORC 941.10 the exhibition by a tester approved by the Ohio department of 901:1-18-08 Horses, Mules and Ponies agriculture and found negative. A) Horses, mules and ponies moved within Ohio for exhibition: B) The rapid whole blood test shall not be used to test turkeys for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (A)(2),(A)(3) and 1) If not under quarantine and if they are free of any signs of a (A)(4) of this rule. contagious or infectious disease; and Waterfowl, doves and pigeons are exempt from this rule. 2) If the animal is twelve months of age or older, the exhibition manager may require that the animal has been tested and Rule Amplifies: ORC 901.72 and ORC 941.10 classed negative to an official test for equine infectious anemia 901:1-18-06 Cattle B) Horses, mules and ponies moved within Ohio for exhibition: A) Cattle moved within Ohio for exhibition: 1) Shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary 1) The animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms inspection issued within thirty days of the opening date of the or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. exhibition; and B) All cattle imported into Ohio for exhibition must: 2) If the animal is twelve months of age or older, it shall be accom- Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued panied by evidence the animal was negative to an official test for within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition and equine infectious anemia within twelve months of the opening be identified with official individual identification; date of the exhibition; and 1) Originate from a tuberculosis-accredited free herd, an accredit- within twelve months of the opening date of the exhibition. ed free state or zone, or a modified accredited advanced state 3) Upon request by an authorized representative of the Ohio De- or zone; partment of Agriculture, the person responsible for each animal 2) If originate from a modified accredited state or zone must com- must make available a chronological list of dates, places and ply with Rule 901:1-17-03 of the Administrative Code; events attended by this animal within thirty days prior to entry 3) If originate from an accreditation preparatory or a non-accredit- into Ohio. ed state or zone are prohibited from exhibition; Rule Amplifies: ORC 941.10 4) If from a brucellosis class A state or area/zone must be negative 901:1-18-09 Sheep to an official brucellosis test within thirty days of the opening A) Sheep moved within Ohio for exhibition: date of the exhibition unless: they are under six months of age, 1) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or steers, or official vaccinates under twenty months of age (dairy) evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. or twenty-four months of age (beef); and 2) All sexually intact animals and any wether eighteen months of 5) If from a brucellosis class B or C state or area/zone must meet all age and older must be identified with an official identification as requirements for pre- entry testing as specified in 9 C.F.R. 78.9 defined in rule 901:1-13-04 of the Administrative Code. and obtain an Ohio permit prior to movement. B) Sheep imported into Ohio for exhibition: C) Cattle from a brucellosis certified free herd or class free state or Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection area/zone are not required to be brucellosis tested. 1) issued within thirty days preceding the exhibition opening date Rule Amplifies: ORC 901.72 and ORC 941.10 and be identified with official individual identification, and; 901:1-18-07 Goats 2) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or A) Goats moved within Ohio for exhibition: evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and 1) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or 3) The owner and the veterinarian must attest to the following evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection 2) All sexually intact animals and any wether eighteen months “the sheep in this shipment are not known to be under any of age and older must be identified with an official individual movement restrictions because of scrapie.” identification as defined in rule 901:1-13-04 of the Administra- Rule Amplifies: ORC 941.10 tive Code. 901:1-18-10 Swine B) Goats imported into Ohio for exhibition: A) Swine moved within Ohio for exhibition: 1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection 1) The animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms issued within 30 days preceding the opening date of the exhibi- or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. tion and be identified with official identification; and 2) Will be exempt from the requirement of a certificate of veteri- 2) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or nary inspection if they originate immediately and directly from a evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and pseudorabies stage V area. 3) Swine originating from a pseudorabies stage IV area shall: 3) The owner and the veterinarian must attest to the following Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection a) issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the “the goats in this shipment are not known to be under any exhibition; and movement restrictions because of scrapie.” b) Originate from a pseudorabies qualified herd; orcontagious diseases; 14 c) Be negative to an official pseudorabies test within thirty days 6) Any person 13 (thirteen) years of age and older entering of the exhibition. the fairgrounds is required to either have a membership certificate, B) Swine imported into Ohio for exhibition: season ticket, youth ticket, or pay single visit gate admission. This (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection applies to exhibitors as well as the general public. issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibi- 7) The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will not be tion; and responsible for loss of ticket by theft, loss, or damage. (a) Originate immediately and directly from a pseudorabies stage 8) Any person 12 (twelve) years of age and younger will be V area or from an area or country recognized by the United States admitted free to the grounds. Military personnel in uniform will be department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, admitted free to the grounds. Senior Citizens and Veterans will be veterinary services as pseudorabies free; or admitted free to the grounds on designated days. (b) Originate immediately and directly from a pseudorabies stage 9) Any person known to admit others on his or her ticket, or IV area; and allow others to use it shall be reported to the Society and deprived (c) Be negative to an official pseudorabies test within thirty days of of one hereafter. 10) No refund will be issued on race events after four (4) races the exhibition. Rule Amplifies: ORC 941.10 have been completed and beyond one-half hour after the start of 901:1-18-11 Camelids any other Grandstand event. Tickets stating NO REFUND are exempt from this rule. (A) Camelids including, but not limited to, llamas, alpacas and vicuanas moved within Ohio for exhibition when presented for EXHIBITS exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious 1) All entries close on August 22, 2020. See individual depart- or contagious disease ments for on display deadlines. Entries are to remain on exhibit until Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 8:00am, unless otherwise stated in (B) Camelids including, but not limited to, llamas, alpacas and individual department rules. vicuanas imported into Ohio for exhibition: 2) Any person wishing to exhibit at the Van Wert County Fair (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection must issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhi- purchase a membership certificate or season ticket, unless oth- bition and be identified with official individual identification. erwise specified in individual department rules. If membership (2) When presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or certificate not purchased, daily outside gate admission is charged. evidence of contagious disease. Rule Amplifies: ORC 941.10 Entry in any of the following shows does not require a membership Educational Values and Standards of Practice in livestock exhi- certificate, but daily outside gate admission will be charged: bitions Open to the World Market Lamb Show The educational Values and standards of Practice in Livestock Open to the World Feeder Calf Show Exhibition Rules are still a part of the Van Wert Co. Ag. Soc., and Van Wert County Young Rider 4-H Open Show even though they are not in this book, they are enforced. A copy Ryan Trentman Memorial Open Swine Show of these rules may be obtained by contacting the Van Wert Co. 3) Premiums are offered for the best animals in the different Fair office, where the rules are maintained. classes in order to demonstrate the benefit of good breeding and General Rules care. Patrons of the fair expect to see exhibits of the highest order. ADMISSION Therefore, animals on exhibition, should be not necessarily fat, but 1) The schedule of admission prices for the Van Wert in healthy, thrifty form and well groomed. Animals without quality County Fair is as follows: and/or showing neglect will receive no premium. a) Individual Membership Certificate, pre-fair only - $28.00 4) Persons intending to exhibit registered animals will be re- b) Individual Season Ticket, pre-fair only - $20.00 quired to furnish a pedigree and certificate of transfer, or certificate c) Individual General Gate Admission - $7.00 of registry, properly signed, of the animal exhibited, in order that d) Youth General Gate Admission (ages 13-15) - General Admis- they may be examined by the Director in Charge and Expert Judge sion of $5.00 before awards are made. 2) Individual Membership Certificate - $28.00. This 5) All livestock on exhibit will be the responsibility of the certificate is not transferable and will permit only the person exhibitor. whose name appears on it admission to the annual county fair. 6) Any person who reserves horse stalls and occupy same The membership certificate grants to the holder thereof the right and fails to make entries and to show the horse in class will be to vote, if a resident of Van Wert County, the privilege of taking charged $2.50 per stall per day, unless excused by the member in a conveyance upon the grounds, to exhibit articles or animals for charge on account of the animal being sick. Stall rental at $2.50 per premiums, and one free grandstand ticket to all non premium stall per day to start on Tuesday, previous to the fair, through the events. Membership certificates can be purchased only at the last day of the fair. Van Wert County Fair Office until Tuesday, September 1, 2020 7) Only First Prize winner in class is eligible to show for 3) Season Ticket - $20.00. This ticket is not transferable Champion. Entries for Champion or Reserve Champion need not be and will permit the person whose name appears on it admission made at the Fair office. to the fair. 8) On Livestock classes where three or more premiums are 4) Youth Certificate - $5.00. This certificate is for persons offered, no exhibitor can make more than two (2) entries nor can aged 13-17 who participate in the Junior Fair Program. It may more than two (2) entries be made from the same herd or flock in also be purchased by persons aged 13-17 who desire to enter an any such class, with the exception of goats. See rules in Goat De- exhibit in the Senior Fair provided their parent or guardian is a partment. All other classes are limited to one (1) entry per exhibitor. membership certificate holder. 9) No animals or articles on exhibition shall be removed, at 5) A Season Ticket CAN NOT be exchanged for a Member- any time during the fair without consent of the Director in charge. If ship Certificate. it becomes known that removal has been made without consent, no premiums will be given on such removed animals or articles.

15 10) Junior Fair exhibitors may enter the Senior Fair Classes, 2) The abuse of any privilege granted, by extortion, impure but must conform to the open class rules, pay stall rent or pen rental or unwholesome food, sale of dishonest goods, untidy appearance whether animal is kept in Junior Fair or Senior Fair pens or stalls. of booths, or other acts or practices objectionable to the Van Wert Exhibitors must have a Youth Certificate before making Senior Fair County Agricultural Society will forfeit all rights and privileges with- entries. out recourse. 11) It is the duty of each member in charge of a department 3) The sale of alcoholic liquors and games of chance are to keep an accurate itemized statement of all allowances to helpers strictly prohibited. Any person in violation of this rule will be prose- and to file this statement with the Secretary at the close of the fair. cuted to the full extent of the law. 12) All department premiums will be available at the Treasur- 4) All laws and regulations governing county and indepen- er’s Office east of the grandstand after judging is completed, and dent Agricultural Societies in the State of Ohio and contained in the paperwork has been returned to the Fair Office and processed, un- Revised Code of the State of Ohio will be enforced. less otherwise specified in individual department rules. Note: Photo 5) Autos and trucks entering grounds carrying supplies for ID may be required to collect premium. All individuals’ premiums use by stand operators will be charged $10.00 for the week. Delivery remaining unclaimed at the end of the Van Wert County Fair have vehicles should vacate the midway section of the fairgrounds by until September 25 to claim the prize money or after that date the 10:00am. money will be considered a donation to the fair. Premiums will NOT RESTRICTIONS be available in the Fair Office for pick-up in person, during the fair. 1) Dogs are not allowed on the fairgrounds during fair week 13) The judge or judges’ decision(s) are always final. unless used as a Seeing Eye dog or a dog entered in a show. Show 14) The Board of Directors of this Society shall reserve the dogs are to stay in designated areas. right to reject or accept any or all entries or exhibitors if it is deemed 2) Laser Pointers & Exotic Pets are not permitted on the necessary for the benefit of the Van Wert County Agricultural Soci- fairgrounds at any time. ety. Entries are exhibited at the discretion of the Van Wert County 3) Small motorized vehicles, such as (but not limited to) Agricultural Society, which reserves the right to disqualify any entry golf carts, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, gators, go-carts, or scooters not conforming to any rule. (non-handicap type) are not permitted on the fairgrounds without prior authorization from the Secretary. Wheelchairs and handi- EMERGENCY VETERINARIANS cap-type carts are permitted. Non-Racehorse Animals: 4) Vehicles including cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, or Dr. John Jones bicycles, are not allowed in the midway section of the fair while 1825 5th St. the midway is operating, without the permission of the Director in Delphos, OH 45833 charge of Fairground Security. This does not apply to emergency or 419.692.9941 fire vehicles. Non-Racehorse vet not on grounds. 5) Advertising materials such as (but not limited to) post- Racehorses: ers, flyers, or bumper stickers, may not be placed on poles, fences, Dr. Jason Kessen buildings, or vehicles on the fairgrounds, without prior authorization 840 Ohio St from the Secretary. Delphos, OH 45833 SOLICITORS 419.692.5946 1) Solicitors must be courteous and honest in dealing with the public and are absolutely prohibited from influencing subscrip- Racehorse vet on grounds ONLY tions such as the issue of tickets for the future drawing of gifts, or by during horseracing events. the giving away of therewith. All subscription sales must be made Individuals needing assistance must contact veterinarian. strictly upon the merits of the publication. Fairgrounds not responsible for contacting veterinarians. 2) Solicitors in soliciting subscriptions shall confine their op- erations to the space or booth assigned them by the management FARM MACHINERY EXHIBIT of the fair. 1) The Van Wert County Agricultural Society urges mer- 3) All soliciting shall be confined to an area not exceeding chants, agents, and factories dealing in farm implements, farm four (4) feet from space assigned. tractors, and other heavy farm machinery to make an exhibit at the 4) Political parties and candidates are welcome at the Van fair. Van Wert County is the garden spot of Northwest Ohio, and Wert County Fair, but must adhere to the following rules: our farmers are always alert and interested in the latest and most A) No soliciting beyond assigned space. practical laborsaving machinery. B) No advertising such as posters, bumper stickers, etc, may be 2) No premiums are offered in the Farm Machinery Depart- placed on poles, buildings, or vehicles on fairgrounds. ment, but the fair encourages the exhibition of such to the fullest LOST & FOUND/PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM extent possible for the benefit not only of the manufacturers and 1) Lost & found is located at the Sheriff’s Office on the agents, but farmers who delight in studying the merits of the differ- grounds, near the main gate (Gate #2). ent kinds of farm machinery. 2) Generally, announcements will not be made on the Public 3) Farm Machinery Entries close Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Address System. In the case of an extreme emergency, contact the 6:00pm. Sheriff’s Office on the grounds, near the main gate (Gate #2). PA CONCESSIONS & PRIVILEGES announcements will be made at their discretion. 1) Concessionaires are bound by the terms of the contracts MISCELLANEOUS they sign at the time of securing concessions. In addition, they are liable to strict supervision by the management. The right is reserved to promulgate and enforce whatever rules appear necessary for the regulation of concessions.

16 1) The Van Wert County Agricultural Society shall not assume 10) 2021 Fair Camping Permit Fees MUST be paid by Novem- responsibility of any accident, theft, injury, damage, illness, death, ber 1, 2020. A $25.00 per month late fee will be added through Jan- or any other casualty that may occur on the fairgrounds to any uary 31, 2021. The Camping Committee will permanently reassign exhibit, concession, contestant, entry, individual, general public, lots with unpaid fees after this date. vehicle, or property, but shall use to the best of its availability all 11) A Dump Station is available for use near Gate #1 (Balyeat resources of safety and protection in order to safeguard the public. Ave). 2) The Board of Directors of the Van Wert County Agricultur- 12) All fire department regulations must be followed. al Society reserves the right to suspend any rules herein, or take any 13) The Van Wert County Fair reserves the right to all of the action it may deem necessary to protect the best interest of the fair, following: fairgrounds, and the public. a) To take any amount of space from any area needed for any 3) All laws and regulations governing County and Indepen- improvements to the fairgrounds. In the case of such an event, all dent Agriculture Societies in the State of Ohio and contained in the campers involved will be notified 30 days in advance of the fair. revised Code of the State of Ohio will be enforced at the Van Wert b) To raise camping permit fees at any time. This may be done with- County Fair. out any advance notice to campers. 12:00 Midnight Curfew strictly enforced. c) To limit any area to Livestock Exhibitors only. 2020/2021 CAMPING RATES, RULES, & REGULATIONS d) To accept or reject any or all camping permit requests. Director in Charge: Ryan Adam 14) Any camper in violation of any of the above rules may be Camping Rates: 2020 2021 towed away at the owner’s risk and expense. One Night Stay $30.00 $33.00 15) Reserve parking for 2021 will be $20.00 per space. Re- All Fair Week Campers $175.00 $185.00 serve parking for 2022 will be $20.00 per space. 16) All campers must be backed in except the following lots: 2021 FAIR CAMPING PERMIT FEES A-28, B-24, C-0 F-10. MUST BE PAID BY NOVEMBER 1, 2021 $25.00 PER MONTH LATE FEE ADDED THRU JANUARY 31, 2022 DEPARTMENT V - HORSESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENTS Horseshoe Court behind Grandstand 1) Persons wishing to camp during the fair must purchase a Directr in Charge: Aaron Knittle membership certificate and a camping permit at the Fair Office. The The National Rules for Horseshoe Pitching Fair Office will also issue a lot assignment, which is needed before will be used. All games will be played under the auspices of parking camper or trailer. The Van Wert County Agricultural Society. 2) Camping permits are for campers/trailers only and do not include a reserved parking spot for vehicles. Campers/trailers must Singles 100 Shoe Tournament be parked in the assigned lot and display camping permit in the Friday, September 4, 2020 1:00pm-6:00pm front of the camper/trailer. 3) Campers with odd lot numbers in south row of Section Rules of Eligibility: H and even numbered lots in Section J may pull in after 12 noon 1) Entry fee of $3.00 due at registration. on the Saturday prior to the fair. No other camper/trailer may be 2) Registration at time of pitching, anytime from 1:00pm-6:00pm. placed in its assigned lot prior to 12 Noon on the Sunday preceding 3) Ladies will throw thirty (30) feet along with Gentelmen over 70. the start of the fair. The schedule for pulling in campers is subject to 4) Gentelment 69 and younger must throw forty (40) feet. change, based on weather and grounds conditions. 5) Each player will throw one hundred (100) shoes and count all 4) Campers are not guaranteed use of their awning in any of points for which a scorekeeper will be provided. 5) Player with the the designated camping areas. highest score will be determined the winner. 5) Anyone holding the same lot # for years 2019 & 2020 may Premiums: Determined by # of Entries purchase the same lot for 2021 and thereafter. Trophies Awarded: 1st Place 2nd Place 6) Camping lot assignments for 2019 and 2020 that have a different name for each year will be reviewed by the Camping Double Elimination, Singles Handicap Tournament Committee. If one (1) lot is assigned to two (2) different parties, and Saturday, September 5, 2020 10:00am a simple solution cannot be reached as to who gets the lot (such as Rules of Eligibility: one of the parties voluntarily forfeiting the lot), the Committee will 1) Registration and $5.00 entry fee must be submitted to Rick- decide with a drawing who is awarded the lot. Both parties are to be ey Johns. present for the drawing. 2) Entry deadline - Sunday, August 30, 2020. 7) Resale of camping permits is prohibited. Anyone found in 3) Player handicap is figured on league average or scores violation will forfeit the camping lot that is in his or her name, and pitched at previous Van Wert County Fair Tournaments. the Camping Committee will permanently reassign the lot. A one- 4) Any player who does not pitch in league play or has not time exception to this rule may be made if a person has paid the pitched in prior Van Wert County Fair Tournaments may “score in” at current year lot fee and is unable to use the lot. Such exceptions will the horseshoe court on Thursday, August 30, 2018 or Friday, August be made at the discretion of the Fair Office, after notification 31, 2018, by 5:00pm. Contact Rickey Johns to schedule a time. ) Anyone wishing to stop camping at the fair will notify the 5) Ladies will throw thirty (30) feet along with Gentelmen Fair Office. The Camping Committee will then permanently reassign over 70. the lot. 6) Gentelment 69 and younger must throw forty (40) feet. 9) A waiting list, by camping area, is available for anyone who 7) Each player keeps the same handicap for the entire tourna- desires a change in camping lots. ment. 8) We will count all points.

17 9) Tie scores are decided by a pitch-off with an adjusted hand- icap. 10) Matches begin Saturday at 10:00am and continue until tournament is completed.

Singles Premiums: 1st - $65.00 2nd - $35.00 3rd - $20.00 Doubles Tournament Sunday, September 6, 2020 1:00pm

Rules of Eligibility: 1) Registration closes at 1:00pm day of tournament, $3.00 entry fee per person. 2) Partners will be drawn before tournament starts. 3) Ladies will throw thirty (30) feet along with Gentelmen over 70. 4) Gentelment 69 and younger must throw forty (40) feet.

Doubles Premiums: Determined by # of Entries

Plaques Awarded: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

For further information or to submit entries, contact: Rickey Johns PO BOX 104 Convoy, OH 45832 419.605.3823

DEPARTMENT W - SCHOOL EXHIBITS Brian Gerber, Superintendent Western Buckeye Educational Service Center 813 N. Franklin St., Van Wert, OH 45891 419-238-4746 The Van Wert County School Exhibit is located in the Little Red Schoolhouse. This is a joint effort among the schools listed below. The exhibit exemplifies progress in the schools located in Van Wert County.

School Exhibit Committee

Crestview Local Schools - Trista Kill & Nicole Kirkpatrick Lifelinks – Jackie Brandt Lincolnview Local Schools – Valerie Parsell & Melissa Storck St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School - Nicole Minnig Thomas Edison Early Childhood Center - Jill Welch Van Wert City Schools - Ken Amstutz, Denise Nicolai Western Buckeye ESC – Steve Arnold & Carol Williman

Exhibit Hours Thursday, September 3 8:00am – 9:00pm Friday, September 4 3:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday, September 5 12:00 Noon – 9:00pm Sunday September 6 12:00 Noon – 9:00pm Monday, September 7 11:00am – 9:00pm

18 SPEED DEPARTMENT / HARNESS RACES HARNESS RACING PROGRAM Van Wert County Fair VAN WERT, OHIO Race Dates: Tuesday August 31, 2021 Thursday September 2, 2021

MEMBER OF THE OHIO FAIR RACING CONFERENCE TELEPHONE: ENTRIES & RACE DAY (614) 984-9515 On–Line Entries Also Available Thru USTA www.vanwertcountyfair.com Director in Charge: Roger Wilkin

Race Secretary/Clerk of Course: Bill Peters Presiding Judge: Paul Combs Starting Gates: Mike Woebkenberg Charter: Tina Seekman Track Photographer: Conrad Photos

3 DAY BOX — Entries close at 10:00 AM PARI-MUTUELS PHOTO FINISH CHARTED LINES WE WILL HONOR THE OHHA PASSES ON RACE DATES.

Directions: St. Rt. 127 to Fox Rd. West to Gate #5. 2021 Speed Office Hours: Tuesday, August 31…..8:00am to After Races Thursday, September 2…..8:00am to After Races Speed Office CLOSED other than posted times. Speed Office hour’s subject to change

Tuesday AUGUST 31, 2021 - Post Time 6:30 pm Entries Close on Saturday August 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am 1. TROT - 3 Year Old Colt Stake – OFRC Closed 2. TROT - 3 Year Old Filly Stake – OFRC Closed 3. PACE – 2 Year Old Colt Stake – OFRC Closed 4. PACE – 2 Year Old Filly Stake – OFRC Closed 5. PACE –Winners of at least $5,000 Lifetime (AE: $4,000 Calimers; AE: NW $1,500 since July, 1 2021) $1,000 6. PACE –Peony Pace – 4YO and Up – Open – Signature Series – Entry Fee $75 …………………………………………………………………………..Added $5,500 7. PACE – Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series : For horses that have not raced in a claiming race with more than $6,000 claiming base in the last six starts or have not raced in a race with a purse higher than $5,000 in the last six starts (AE: $5,000 claimers) – Entry Fee: $30………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….$800

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 – Post Time 1:00 pm Entries Close on Monday August 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am. 8. TROT – 2 Year Old Filly Stake – OFRC Closed 9. PACE – 3 Year Old Colt Stake – OFR Closed 10. TROT – 2 Year Old Colt Stake – OFRC Closed 11. PACE - 3 Year Old Filly Stake – OFRC Closed 12. PACE – Non-winners of $5,000 Lifetime (AE: Maidens; AE: 2YOs)……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………..$1,000 13. TROT – Non Winners of $5,000 Lietime (AE: Maidens; AE: 2YOs) ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………...…..$1,000 14. TROT – Harvest Trot – 4YO and Up – Open – Signature Series – Entry Fee $75 ……………………………………………………………………….Added $6,000 Claiming Authorization Papers must be on file at the time of entry fee payment. CONDITIONS USTA & OSRC Rules to govern. All Stakes are governed by conditions of the Conference. Money divided 50%-25%-12%-8%-5% in all races. Entry fees for overnight to be $35, and all Stakes Race $75. The right shall be reserved to race all events in either one or two dash- es. One half of the purse is to be raced for each dash. Purses paid only for heats actually contested. Track will score 6 wide. Stakes will split on 9. Overnight races will split on 10 entries.

The Van Wert Co. Fair Board reserves the right to change the program, carryover any part of any race program. If a race should be split and raced in two (2) or more divisions, the track reserves the right to carry a part of the division over into the next session. The right is reserved to refuse to accept any entry. All horses must have Negative Coggins Test.

All owners, drivers, trainers and grooms must pay admission at gate. Veterinarian on the grounds 19 SPEED DEPARTMENT / RUNNING RACES

RUNNING RACES In Front of the Grandstand

Thoroughbred-Quarter Horse Racing

Monday, September 6, 2021 (Labor Day) Start time 12:00 NOON – Rain or Shine

Directors in Charge: Roger Wilkin & Dustin Poling Phone Entries to – (614)-984-9515 Entries close Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 9:00 PM.

220 Quarter Horse - 2 Years Old & Up Purse - $3500| $40 Entry Fee The Harold Bragg Cup - 550 Quarter Horse (8 Horses only) 3 Years Old & Up Est. Purse - $4000| $40 Entry Fee Maiden – 5 Furlong Thoroughbred) 3 years Old & Up - ………………………………………………………Purse $3750 | $40 Entry Fee 5 Furlong Thoroughbred - 3 Years Old & Up Purse - $4000I $40 Entry Fee 6 1/2 Furlong Thoroughbred - 3 Years Old & Up Purse - $4000I $40 Entry Fee Maiden - 6 ½ Furlong Thoroughbred - 3 Years Old & Up Purse - $3750| $40 Entry Fee 1 Mile & Seventy Yards Thoroughbred - 3 Years Old & Up Purse - $4500| $40 Entry Fee Vince & Dianna Smith Memorial Derby - 11/8 Mile Thoroughbred - Open (8 Horses Only) Purse - $7000| $40 Entry Fee

RUNNING RACE RULES

Entries will be taken after the Harness races on Thursday September 2, 2021 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Enteries will close on Thursday September 2, 2021 at 9:00pm

The Van Wert County Fair reserves the right to reject any entry or declare off any event that receives fewer than four (4) entries at time of closing. We may combine events to fill races.

1. Pari-Mutuel wagering will be under the supervision of the Ohio State Racing Commission on all Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Race events. All winners & other selected horses will be tested by the state veterinarian. 2. Registration papers must be presented at the speed office before 10:00 am on the day of the race. (Copies are accepted) 3. The first eight (8) horses entered in the 11/8 Mile Vince & Dianna Smith Memorial Derby with entry fee paid shall be the entries for this race. Race will not be split. 4. The first eight (8) horses entered in the Harold Bragg Cup with entry fee paid shall be the entries for this race. Race will not be split. 5. First entry made with entry fee paid for Quarter Horse open events shall be the starter. If more than eight (8) horses are entered in the Open Quarter Horse races, the race will be split and raced in two (2) or more divisions, and the purse will be divided equally for each division, but each division will not be raced for less than 75% of the original purse. 6. No owner or stable may enter more than two (2) horses in any one (1) event. 7. All Running races are dash events. Purses divided 50-25-15-5-2-1-1-1. The Van Wert County Fair reserves the right to reject any entry or declare off any event that receives fewer than four (4) entries at time of closing. We may combine events to fill races. 8. All Jockeys must be 16 years of age or older, wear colors, and weigh at least 100 pounds or carry weight to equal same. 9. Any owner or stable having two (2) entries in the same event must mark the declarations as an entry so that if the race is split, the en- tries will be put into separate divisions. 10. No horse may be entered in more than one (1) race. 11. Any objections must be filed with the presiding judge before the race is made official. 12. A trophy will be awarded to the owner of the winning horse. 13. Any person 13 years of age & over must pay gate admission to enter fairgrounds. 14. All owners, his jockeys, his trainers, or his agents shall hold harmless the Van Wert County Agricultural Society, its directors, or agents, for any accident, injury, or personal property damage that may occur to them either during the races or between or before or after races. Person agrees to this rule by signing Declaration to Start. 15. Mail entries with entry fee to: Van Wert County Fair 1055 S Washington St Van Wert, OH 45891 Fair Office Phone: 419-238-9270 Mailed Entries Must be Received No Later Than September 2, 2021

Grandstand Prices Thoroughbred Races: $4.00 Reserved Box, $3.00 Reserved Incline and General Admission Children 12 and under free to all Horse Racing Events

20 DEPARTMENT A-100 14 English Showmanship: 12-14 HORSES, MULES, DONKEYS, & MINIATURE HORSES Director in Charge: Aaron Knittle 15 English Showmanship: 15-19 Senior Horse Arena – Halter and Showmanship Classes 16 Youth Showmanship: 12 and under *All participants must wear boots, helmet or hat* 17 Youth Showmanship: 13-17 Judging: Friday, September 3, 2021 at 9:00 am Rules of Eligibility: 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 18 Champion of Showmen (Including all Previous Year’s Winners) 2) Entry fee: $5.00 per entry, per class. 19 Open Hunter in Hand 3) Entries need not be made in Champion Classes. 4) Entries must enter at Fox Rd Gate #4. 20 Open- Yearling Lunge Line 5) ALL Friday afternoon & ALL of Saturday animals WILL be measured LUNCH BREAK - TIME PERMITTING before showing. (Easy Gaited) Pleasure Horse- Adult Western Pleasure: 19 and 6) Time limit of 5 minutes on all Halter classes. 21 Older 7) All Exhibitors, 17 and under, must wear a helmet while riding or driving. 8) Protest fee will be $25.00 and must be a written protest. 22 (Easy Gaited) Pleasure Horse- Youth Western Pleasure: 9-13

Division A-100 Definitions: 23 (Easy Gaited) Pleasure Horse- Youth Western Pleasure: 14-18 1) Easy Gaited/Pleasure Horse (Arabian, Half Arabian, Morgan, Tennes- 24 Stock Horse- Adult Western Pleasure: 19 and Older see-Walker, Thoroughbred). 2) Stock Horse (Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, Paint, Etc.) 25 Stock Horse- Youth Western Pleasure: 9-13 3) Miniature Horse 38” and under. 26 Stock Horse- Youth Western Pleasure: 14-18 4) Grand Champion to receive a Rosette. 27 Adult Western Horsemanship: 19 and Older 5) Youth Classes are dual approved for open youth and Junior Fair (4-H/ 28 Youth Western Horsemanship: 9-13 FFA) youth. All Entries in Classes 29 Youth Western Horsemanship: 14-19 30 Youth Walk Trot Pleasure: 8-18

# of Entries 1st 2nd 3rd Adult Walk Trot Pleasure: 19 and Older- may not show in 3 31 gaited class 4 or more 15.00 10.00 5.00 32 Adult Hunter Under Saddle: 19 and Older 3 Entries 10.00 5.00 33 Youth Hunter Under Saddle: 9-13 2 Entries 10.00 34 Youth Hunter Under Saddle: 14-18 1 Entry 5.00 35 Adult Hunt Seat Equitation: 19 and Older 36 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation: 9-13 Division 101 – Horses 37 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation: 14-18 Class Class Description Adult Easy Gaited Equitation, Horse/Pony, Western/English: 19 1 Open Halter Weanlings 38 and Older 2 Open Halter Yearlings 3 Open Halter Gelding & Stallions 39 Adult Easy Gaited Equitation, Horse/Pony, Western/English: 9-13 4 Open Halter Mares Adult Easy Gaited Equitation, Horse/Pony, Western/English: 40 14-18 5 Youth (18 and Under) Halter Gelding Horse 41 Adult Reining: 19 and Older 6 Youth (18 and Under Halter Mare Horse 42 Reining: 9-13 7 Youth (18 and Under) Halter Ponies 58’ and Under 43 Reining: 14-18 Champion Mare - any age 44 Adult Western Riding: 19 and Older Reserve Chamption Mare - any age 45 Western Riding: 9-13 Champion Gelding/Sallioin - any age 46 Western Riding: 14-18 Reserve Chamption Gelding/ Stallion - any age 47 Adult Trail: 19 and Older - Move on after 3 refusals 8 Adult Showmanship 19 and older 48 Trail: 9-13 9 Western Showmanship: 9-11 49 Trail: 14-18 10 Western Showmanship: 12-14 50 Adult Trail In Hand: 19 and Older 11 Western Showmanship: 15-19 51 Trail In Hand: 9-13 52 Trail In Hand: 14-18 Horseless Horse/Pilot Showmanship: Open to 4-H members 12 talking a horseless horse project, and all cloverbuds: 9-19 53 Open Pleasure Driving, Pony (48’ and over)/ Horse 13 English Showmanship: 9-11 Youth Versatility: 9-19 Equitation, Horsemanship, Reining and 54 Barrels or Poles 21 DEPARTMENT B-200 PONIES 16 Miniature Horse - Horse Colt - Under 1 Yr Director in Charge: Aaron Knittle 17 Miniature Horse - Gelding - Any Age Junior Horse Arena Champion Gelding/Stallion - Any Age Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 9:00 am Reserve Champion Gelding/Stallion - Any Age

Rules of Eligibility: 18 Miniature Horse - Mare - 3 Yrs & Over 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 19 Miniature Horse - Mare - Over 1 & Under 3 Yrs 2) Entry fee: $5.00 per entry, per class. 20 Miniature Horse - Mare - Under 1 Yr 3) Entries need not be made in Champion Classes. 4) ALL of Saturday animals WILL be measured before showing. 21 Miniature Horse - Mare - Mare & Foal 5) Time limit of 5 minutes on all Halter classes. Champion Mare - Any Age 6) All Exhibitors, 17 and under, must wear a helmet while riding or Reserve Champion Mare - Any Age driving. 7) Protest fee will be $25.00 and must be a written protest 22 Modern Pony - Stallion Model 23 Modern Pony - Stallion 4 Yrs & Over Division 201 Definitions: 1) Entries must enter at Fox Rd Gate #4. 24 Modern Pony - Stallion 2 & 3 Yr Olds 2) Modern Ponies - 52” and Under (High Steppers) 25 Modern Pony - Stallion 1 Yr Old 3) Stock Ponies – Over 38” and Under 56” (Farm) 26 Modern Pony - Horse Colt - Under 1 Yr 4) Draft Ponies – Under 58” 5) Draft Horse 27 Modern Pony - Gelding - Any Age 6) Classes with an * include Mini Horses, Donkeys, Mules, Ponies, and Champion Gelding/Stallion - Any Age Drafts Reserve Champion Gelding/Stallion - Any Age 7) Class 4 to include all noted in Definition 5 plus any Horse Breed 8) All Grand and Reserve Champions to receive a Rosette 28 Modern Pony - Mare Model 29 Modern Pony - Mare 4 Yrs & Over All Entries in Classes 30 Modern Pony - Mare 2 & 3 Yrs Olds # of Entries 1st 2nd 3rd 31 Modern Pony - Mare - 1 Yr Old 4 or more 15.00 10.00 5.00 32 Modern Pony - Mare - Under 1 Yr 3 Entries 10.00 5.00 33 Modern Pony - Mare & Foal 2 Entries 10.00 Champion Mare - Any Age 1 Entry 5.00 Reserve Champion Mare - Any Age 34 Stock Pony - Mare - Any Age Class Class Decription 35 Stock Pony - Gelding - Any Age 1 Lead Line: 7 & Under 36 Stock Pony - Stallion - Any Age 2* Adult Showmanship – ponies only Champion Stock Pony – Any age 3* Youth Showmanship: 12 and under Reserve Stock Pony – Any age 4* Youth Showmanship: 13-17 37 Draft Pony - Stallion - 4 Yrs & Older 5* Youth Horsemanship: 12 & Under 38 Draft Pony - Stallion - 2 & 3 Yr Olds 6 Mule - Under 56” 39 Draft Pony - Stallion - 1 Yr Old 7 Mule - 56” & Over 40 Draft Pony - Horse Colt 8 Mule Colt - Under 2 Yrs 41 Draft Pony - Gelding - Any Age Grand Champion Mule Champion Gelding/Stallion - any age Reserve Champion Mule Reserve Champion Gelding/Stallion - any age 9 Donkey - Under 42” 42 Draft Pony - Mare - 4 Yrs & Over 10 Donkey - 42” & Over 43 Draft Pony - Mare - 2 & 3 Yr Old 11 Donkey Colt - Under 2 Yrs 44 Draft Pony - Mare - 1 Yr Old Grand Champion Donkey 45 Draft Pony - Filly - Under 1 Yr Reserve Champion Donkey 46 Draft Pony - Mare & Foal 12 Pleasure Riding Mule Champion Gelding/Stallion - any age 13 Pleasure Riding Donkey Reserve Champion Gelding/Stallion - any age 14 Miniature Horse - Stallion - 3 Yrs & Over 15 Miniature Horse - Stallion - Under 3 Yrs 22 77 Modern Pony - Men’s Pleasure Driving 47 Draft Horse - Stallion - 4 Yrs & Over 78 Modern Pony - Ladies’ Pleasure Driving 48 Draft Horse - Stallion - 2 & 3 Yr Old 79 Draft Pony - 6 Horse Hitch 49 Draft Horse - Stallion - 1 Yr Old Evening “Contesting” show will not start before 5:00pm 50 Draft Horse - Horse Colt 80 Adult Cloverleaf Barrels: 19 and Older 51 Draft Horse - Gelding - Any Age 81 Youth Cloverleaf Barrels: 9-13 Champion Gelding/Stallion - any age 82 Youth Cloverleaf Barrels: 14-18 Reserve Champion Gelding/Stallion - any age 83 Adult Cones & Barrels: 19 and Older 52 Draft Horse - Mare - 4 Yrs & Over 84 Youth Cones & Barrels: 9-13 53 Draft Horse - Mare - 2 & 3 Yr Old 85 Youth Cones & Barrels: 14-18 54 Draft Horse - Mare - 1 Yr Old 86 Adult Poles: 19 and Older 55 Draft Horse - Filly - Under 1 Yr Old 87 Youth Poles: 9-13 56 Draft Horse - Mare & Foal 88 Youth Poles: 14-18 Champion Mare - any age 89 Adult Stakes Race: 19 and Older Reserve Champion Mare - any age 90 Youth Stakes Race: 9-13 57 Single Driving Mule 91 Youth Stakes Race: 14-18 58 Single Driving Donkey 92 Adult Key Hole: 19 and Older 59 Miniature Horse - Men’s Pleasure Driving 93 Youth Key Hole: 9-13 60 Miniature Horse - Ladie’s Pleasure Driving 94 Youth Key Hole: 14-18 95 Adult Flags: 19 and Older 61 Miniature Horse - Youth Pleasure Driving: 18 & Under 96 Youth Flags: 9-13 62 Youth Pleasure Driving - Under 48”: 13 - 18 97 Youth Flags: 14-18 63 Youth Pleasure Driving - Under 48”: 12 & Under Van Wert County Open Horse Show 64 Youth Pleasure Driving - 48” & Over: 13 - 18 Sunday September 5, 2021 9:00 am Show bills available in fair office 65 Youth Pleasure Driving - 48” & Over: 12 & Under DEPARTMENT FC - 500 66 Modern Pony - Roadster Class OPEN BEEF SHOW Farm Focus Arena Saturday, September 4th, 2021 at 4:00pm 67 Draft Pony - Men’s High Wheeled Cart - Heavy Harness Director in Charge: Brian Etzler Rules of Eligibility: 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 68 Draft Pony - Ladies’ High Wheeled Cart - Heavy Harness 2) Entry Fee: Breeding Females $10 per head per class by August 20th, $25 there after. Feeder Calf Division $25 69 Draft Horse - Men’s High Wheeled Cart - Heavy Harness 3) All animals are required to be on the Fairgrounds and regis- tered for the Show by 11:00 am Saturday September 5, 2021. 4) All Market Feeder calves will be weighed Saturday, Sep- 70 Draft Horse - Ladies’ High Wheeled Cart - Heavy Harness tember 5th, 2021, from 11:30am to 12:30pm and divided into 71 Draft Pony - 2 Horse Hitch classes by weight. 5) Entries for the Breeding Females will be shown by age unless there are at least 5 head for a Breed class. 72 Modern Pony - Men’s Viceroy - Single Turnout - (4 Wheel) 6) Market Feeders must weigh between 300-700 pounds. 7) It is recommended, but not required, that the Market Feed- er calves be dehorned and castrated. 73 Modern Pony - Ladies’ Viceroy - Single Turnout - (4 Wheel) 8) Out-of-State calves must have a Health Certificate from a 74 Stock Pony - Men’s Pleasure Driving certified veterinarian in compliance with Ohio State health regulations. 75 Stock Pony - Ladies’ Pleasure Driving 9) All calves must be broken to lead and show. 76 Draft Pony - 4 Horse Hitch 10) The Beef Committee reserves the right to reject any calf that does not meet physical requirements as to size, age, qual- ity, etc. All decisions of the committee are final. 11) Payouts are based on the following: (Market Feeders 30 head, Breeding Females 45 head) Payouts will be pro-rated if head count is less.

23 DIVISIONS: 7) Photocopies of papers or application forms not permitted. Breeding Females ---501 Market Feeders --- 502 8) Registration Papers will be called for in case of disputed animals. Class Description 1st 2nd 3rd 9) Nurse cows not permitted to be tied in the barns. 10) Bulls twelve (12) months or older must have a ring or bull 1 Class Payouts 40.00 25.00 10.00 lead. 11) Health papers are required for all Out-Of-State animals and all health rules must be followed, as outlined in this premium Champion Market Feeder $200.00 book. Additional Health Rules available in Fair Office or online at www.ohioagriculture.gov. Reserve Champion Market Feeder $100.00 12) Dairy released after the show for Out of County Exhibitors. 13) Cattle must be in place by Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Champion Breeding Female $200.00 7:00pm. 14) NO VEHICLES WILL BE PARKED AROUND DAIRY OR BEEF BARNS, UNLESS UNLOADING/LOADING IN A TIMELY MANNER. Reserve Champion Breeding Female $100.00 This is to comply with Fire and Safety Rules and to lessen chance of damage to vehicles. VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER’S *** Will have Showmanship by age following the Market Feeder EXPENSE! show *** Dates for computing age: VAN WERT COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S FUTURITY Van Wert County Born and Raised Steer Class Spring Calf born on or after Mar 1, 2019 Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:30pm Rules of Eligibility: Winter Calf born from Dec 1, 2016 through Feb 28, 2020 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 2)This class of steers will be shown at the start of the Open Beef Fall Calf born from Sep 1, 2016 through Nov 30, 2019 Show. 3) Steer must be shown in the Junior Fair Show Steer or Performance Steer Class. Summer Yearling born from Jun 1, 2016 through Aug 31, 2019 4) Steer must be born in Van Wert County. 5) Steer must be owned by a breeder or resident of Van Wert County at time of birth. Spring Yearling born from Mar 1, 2016 through May 31, 2019 6) Cows do not have to be bred in Van Wert County. Cows purchased by a Van Wert County breeder that are already bred are eligible, if the breeder has the cows in Van Wert County at calving time. Winter Yearling born from Dec 1, 2015 through Feb 28, 2019 7) Steer must be raised by a 4-H or FFA member of Van Wert County. 8) A $15 nomination fee must be paid to the Van Wert County Cattlemen’s Association by the breeder or seller of the steer(s) for Fall Yearling born from Sep 1, 2015 through Nov 30, 2018 each calf sold to a 4-H or FFA member that is intended for exhibition at the Van Wert County Fair. All nomination fees will be used as prize 2 year old born from Sep 1, 2014 through Aug 31, 2018 money for this class. 9) The breeder or seller must be a member of the Van Wert County Cattlemen’s Association. Annual dues for the association are due by 3 year old born from Sep 1, 2013 through Aug 31, 2017 April 15. Nomination fee is $15 per calf, if paid by April 15. After April 15, the nomination fee is $30 per calf. 4 year old born from Sep 1, 2012 through Aug 31, 2016

DEPARTMENT CD-600 DAIRY 5 year old born from Sep 1, 2011 through Aug 31, 2015 SENIOR FAIR DAIRY SHOW Director in Charge: Kathy McCollow Aged Cow born before Aug 31, 2013 Farm Focus Arena DIVISIONS Monday, September 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm 601 - Jersey 602 - Ayrshire 603 - Holstein Rules of Eligibility: 604 - Guernsey 605 - Brown Swiss 606 - Milking Shorthorn 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 2) Entry fee: $5.00 per entry. All Enties in Classes 3) Entries must enter at Fox Rd Gate #4. 4) Cows over 3 years old must be exhibited with calf born within 18 # of Entries 1st 2nd 3rd months, or exhibitor is required to furnish an affidavit that the cow 4 or more 15.00 10.00 5.00 has produced a calf within 18 months’ time limit of 5 minutes on all Halter classes. 3 Entries 10.00 5.00 5) All cattle entered must be registered in their respective American 2 Entries 10.00 Herd Book. REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED. 1 Entry 5.00 6) Double registered cattle can only show in one breed of the exhibi- tor’s choice. All others will be in crossbred classes. 24 3) All goats must comply with Ohio Scrapies Rules. Health Class Description papers are required for out-of-state animals. Health regulations 1 Spring Calf must be followed, as outlined in the premium book. The Van Wert County Agricultural Society reserves the right to disqualify animals 2 Winter Calf of questionable health. 3 Fall Calf 4) The show superintendent reserves the right to limit pens per exhibitor. 4 Summer Yearling 5) Entries must enter at Fox Rd Gate #4. 5 Spring Yearling 6 Winter Yearling BOER GOAT SHOW: Rules of Eligibility: 7 Fall Yearling 1) See General Rules for this Department. 2) This show is a non-sanctioned Wether type Boer Goat Junior Champion Female Rosette Show. Animals do not need to be registered, but must show Boer Goat characteristics. Reserve Junior Champion Rosette 3) Weigh In will be Saturday September 4, 2021 from 8:00 Female to 10:00am. Animals are to be in place Saturday, September 4, 8 2 Year Old Cow 2021, at 9:00am. Animals will be released on Saturday, September 4, 2021, following the show. 9 3 Year Old Cow 4) Entries must enter at Fox Rd Gate #4. 10 4 Year Old Cow 5) Entry Fee: $10.00 per entry. Pens will be available on a 11 5 Year Old Cow first come first serve basis and animals must be in place by Satur- day, September 4, 2021 at 9:00am. 12 Aged Cow 6) Each exhibitor may enter more than two (2) animals per 13 Dry Cow – any age class, but only two (2) premiums will be paid per exhibitor per class. Senior Champion Female Rosette 7) Premiums will be mailed. 8) Breeding Goats (Both Bucks and Does) will be broken Reserve Senior Champion into the following classes: Rosette Female Under 50 # 51- 75 # 76 - 99 # Yearling & Older No Milk Teeth Class 100# &over Grand Champion Female Rosette Large classes will be separated into drives of approximately 10 goats per class, with placings made for a final drive to determine Reserve Grand Champion Rosette premium winners. Female 9) Open class showmanship will be held at the end of the Best Three (3) Junior show. A $1.00 entry fee will be collected as the show ring is en- 14 10.00 5.00 Females tered and winner will take all. Showmanship will be divided into 2 classes: Age 15 and under Age 16 and over 15 Best Uddered Female 10.00 5.00 10) Breeding Class premiums based on 50 head show. Premiums will be prorated with less than 50 head. Wether Show Best Three (3) Senior 16 10.00 5.00 Payout based on 25 head. Premiums will be prorated for less than Females all 2 yrs & over 25 head. DIVISIONS: 17 Produce of Dam 10.00 5.00 701 – Wether Sire 702 – Wether Doe 703 – Boer Wethers 18 Dam & Daughter 10.00 5.00 All Buck and Doe Classes

Supreme Champion Cow $50.00 & Banner # Entries 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5+ 11.00 9.00 6.00 4.00 Supreme Champion $25.00 & Banner Heifer 4 11.00 9.00 6.00 Banners Sponsored By Van Wert Co. Dairy Service Unit 3 10.00 8.00 2 10.00 8.00 DEPARTMENT D-700 1 10.00 GOATS Director in Charge: Ryan Adam Buck & Doe Classes Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Noon Class Description General Rules of Eligibility: 1 Kid 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this 2 Yearling book. 2) The show superintendent reserves the right to Wether Classes – Pay $10 to Class Winners make any exceptions to the rules, if deemed necessary. Whether Classes Class Description 1 Wether 25 Grand Champion Buck $100.00 & Rosette DIVISIONS Reserve Champion Buck $50.00 & Rosette 801 - Hampshire 809 - Cheviot Grand Champion Doe $100.00 & Rosette 802 - Tunis 810 - Rambouillet Reserve Champion Doe $50.00 & Rosette 803 - Columbia 811 - Horned Dorset Grand Champion Wether $100.00 & Rosette 804 - Suffolk 812 - Any Other Breed (Meat) Reserve Champion Wether $75.00 & Rosette 805 - Dorset 813 - Any Other Breed (Wool) 806 - Southdown 814 - Commercial Crossbred DEPARTMENT F-800 SHEEP 807 - Oxford 815 - Shropshire Sheep & Goat Arena 808 - Montadale 816 - Corriedale Director in Charge: Kim Mason Monday, September 6, 2021 at 9 am Class Description Class Description * Entries close Saturday, September 4, 2021. 1 Ram Yearling 6 Ewe Lamb * Van Wert County exhibitors must have exhibits in place by Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 6:00pm and will be 2 Ram Lamb 7 Pen of 2 Ewe Lambs released on Tuesday, September 6, 2021, at 8:00 am. * Includes only Registered Stock or that eligible for regis- try, except Class 814. 3 Pen of 2 Ram Lambs Champion Ewe, any age * Out-of- county exhibitors cannot arrive prior to Sunday, Champion Ram, any age 8 Pen of 4 Lambs September 5, 2021, at 6:00am. If pens desired, be in place by 6pm Sunday, September 5, 2021 or show off trailer day of the show. 4 Ewe Yearling 9 Exhibitors Young Flock Rules of Eligibility: 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 5 Pen of 2 Yearling Ewes 2) Entry fee: $5.00 per head, which includes a feed pen. 3) Entries must enter at Fox Rd Gate #4. All Enties in Classes 4) The quality, density, length, quantity, and evenness of wool and the perfection of form and size to be especially consid- # of Entries 1st 2nd 3rd ered. 4 or more 15.00 10.00 5.00 5) Animals without quality and showing neglect will receive no premiums. See paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 of the General 3 Entries 10.00 5.00 Rules. 2 Entries 10.00 6) A Breeders Young Flock shall consist of one(1) yearling ram or ram lamb, two(2) yearling ewes, and two ewe lambs, 1 Entry 5.00 owned by exhibitor. 7) A pen of lambs shall consist of two (2) ram lambs and Open to the World MARKET LAMB SHOW two (2) ewe lambs, owned by the exhibitor. Director in Charge: Kim Mason 8) All exhibitors must be prepared to show certificates of Sheep & Goat Arena registration upon request, and all Yearlings must have registra- Sunday, September 5, 2021 tion papers. Following Van Wert County Market Lamb Show 9) All sheep six (6) months old or over must be eligible (Weigh-in 3:00pm - 4:00 pm) to be registered in their respective registers and have the record Market Lamb Committee: Ron Young, Mike Wilson, Lynda Wil- label in their ears. son, Mark Gruelach, Adam Rager 10) No exhibitor can make more than one (1) entry in Breeder’s Young Flock, Pen of Lambs, and Pair Classes. Rules of Eligibility: 11) Each exhibitor may enter more than two (2) animals 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. per class, but only two (2) premiums will be paid per exhibitor 2) Muzzles are NOT allowed on Market Lambs. per class. 3) Lambs must have their lamb teeth. 12) All breeds eligible to compete. 4) Market Lambs must not have any paint on them. 13) Sheep Health Requirements now available in this pre- 5) Carpet is NOT allowed in Market Lamb Pens. mium book, at the Fair Office, or online at www.ohioagriculture. 6) Lambs entered in this class only will be released as gov. soon as show is over. 14) All Rams and Ewes must have USDA Scrapie ID Tag. 7) Maximum of twenty (20) lambs per ring. Top two 15) All sheep must be shown in the ring to receive premi- (2) lambs from each ring will show for Champion and Reserve ums. Champion. 16) All sheep entered in Commercial Crossbred Class must 8) All animals will be weighted. Exhibitors must show be slick shorn. their animals by weight classes. Classes start at 90 pounds. 17) Show order will be posted at the show arena the day of 9) Membership Certificate or Season Ticket is NOT the show. required to enter this class only. Daily gate admission will be 18) TRAILERS NOT ALLOWED TO BE PARKED IN BARN AREA, charged at the gate. unless showing from your trailer. 19) Premiums will be mailed. 26 10) All prep areas must be cleaned up. 11) The Barrow and Gilt Championship Drive will be 1st 11) Health Requirements available in Fair Office or online & 2nd place animals from each Weight Division, with 2nd place at www.ohioagriculture.gov. animal to Division Champion showing for Reserve Champion 12) Premiums for the top two (2) lambs of this show: Barrow/Gilt. Grand Champion: $200.00 12) The Overall Championship Drive will include the Cham- Rosette Reserve Champion: $100.00 pion and Reserve Champion Gilt, Barrow, Purebred Market Hog, 13) The decision of the Market Lamb Committee will be and Breeding Gilt. final. 13) Non- Jr. Fair pigs are released after the show. 12) The committee will accommodate everyone, but will not guarantee holding pens for this show. DIVISION 370 13) Market Lambs are NOT allowed in Sheep Barn East of Class Description 1st 2nd 3rd Show Arena. 14) All Lambs must have USDA Scrapies ID tags. 1 Class Placings 35.00 25.00 15.00 Grand Champion $750 VAN WERT COUNTY MARKET LAMB SHOW Director in Charge: Kim Mason Reserve Champion $500 Sheep & Goat Arena 3rd Overall $200 Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 4:45 pm 4th Overall $100 Rules of Eligibility: Champion Purebred $100 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 2) Open to Van Wert County Junior Fair Members and Reserve Purebred $50 Residents Only. Champion Crossbred Gilt $100 3) All breeds eligible to compete. 4) Wether or Ewe Lambs are eligible and need not be Reserve Crossbred Gilt $50 registered, but ewe lambs must not show in Live Open Class. Champion Crossbred $100 5) Lambs must be slick shorn. Barrow 6) All market animals must have USDA Scrapies ID tags. 7) Exhibitor may enter more than two (2) animals per Reserve Crossbred Barrow $50 class, but only two (2) premiums will be paid per exhibitor, per Champion Breeding Gilt $100 class. DEPARTMENT G-900 TRENTMAN MEMORIAL OPEN SWINE SHOW Director in Charge: Mike Wortman Trentman Show Sponsors: Farm Focus Arena Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 5:00 pm Able 2 Buy Auction Block Joe Witler & Family / LG Seeds Aunt Mel & Uncle Larry Moriss Kostas Topp Chalet Rules of Eligibility: Bellmans Party Shop Leo & Tiffany Trentman 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. Ben & Morgan Warnecke Lions Clothing 2) Open to all Junior Fair exhibited pigs and the first 200 Bobcat of Lima Merlin & Dorothy Trentman pigs entered from the outside. Brad & Marissa Trentman Mike & Lisa Suever 3) All pigs coming from outside Ohio must have health Brad & Nikki Klaus Mueller Tree Service papers. C & J Agri Service Nick & Lindy Menke 4) Entries must be made by Sunday, September 5, 2021 Chris Vorst & Family Pitzenbargers Supply at 2:00pm. Dave & Elaine Trentman Platt Show Pigs 5) Outside pigs may arrive beginning Sunday morning at Dean & Judy Bowersock Family Radebaugh Show Pigs 8:30 am. Delphos Ace Hardware Randy Mueller & Family Entries must enter at Fox Rd. Gate #4. Delphos Recreation Center Rodoc Leasing, Sales & Service 6) Entry fee is $15.00 per entry for Junior Fair exhibitors Delphos Rental Corporation Rustic Café and $25 for all others. Dick Clark Realty Shawnee Ace Hardware 7) Ownership of pigs is not required, you may show Dietrich Show Cattle Suever Seed & Feed another person’s pig. Downtown Fitness (Zach Tom & Liz Bacome 8) Pigs will be shown by weight. Exhibitors will declare Metzner) United Equity weight and be subject to a 15 lb. tolerance. Junior Fair exhibi- Grandma & Grandpa Bardo Wortman Family Farm tors will have the option to use weight from Tuesday weigh-in, Chuck & Skip Bardo instead of declaring. There will be no weight restrictions. Harter & Schier Funeral Home 9) There will be both Gilt and Barrow divisions. 10) Will show by breed with minimum of 4 entered per sex. Registration papers required if requested. However, breed characteristics will be followed at the show committee’s dis- cretion. Breeds with less than 4 head will be placed in the Any Other Breed class or have the option to show in the crossbred division.

27 DEPARTMENT H-1000 Early Entry – 10:00am – All Sanction OPEN RABBIT SHOW Director in Charge: Dave Jones Late Entry - 11:30am – All Non-Sanctioned Rabbit Barn Breed National State Judging: Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 10:00 am Open Show Secretary: Sara Lape Californian X X Enter Fairgrounds Through Gate 4 (Fox Road) Champagne D’Argent X

The 85th annual Rabbit Show is sponsored by the Van Wert Cinnamon X County Agricultural Society, with the help of the Van Wert Coun- Dutch X X ty Youth Rabbit Club. Neither the Van Wert County Agricultural English Spots Society nor the Van Wert County Youth Rabbit Club is responsi- X ble for damage to rabbits entered, but every precaution will be Open taken to protect entries from any possibility of danger such as Florida White X fire, theft, etc. Havana X Rules of Eligibility: Holland Lop X 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. (Youth Only) 2) Entry fee is $3.00 for each single entry, also $3.00 Mini-Lop X for meat pen and single fryer. $2.00 for fur class, and must be shown in regular class. Mini-Rex X X 3) Daily outside gate admission fee of $7.00 is charged per exhibitor. Mini-Satin X X 4) Entries may be made on the day of the show. Early Netherland Dwarf X X entries taken until 10:00am. Late entries until 11:30am. 5) All animals must be permanently and legibly ear New Zealand X X marked in the left ear or the judge will eliminate them. 6) The sponsors have the right to substitute judges as Polish X X needed. 7) All exhibitors are responsible for getting their own Satin X X animals to the show table. Adults are NOT to place rabbits on or Silver Martins X off the show table for the youth. Open 8) No breeding allowed in the show room. 9) An animal may be shown in either open or youth class, All other breeds will be shown but are not . not both. sanctioned 10) We reserve the right to refuse any entry that is sick or diseased. Any animal found to be sick or diseased must be DEPARTMENT J-1100 removed from the barn or Show Arena. FARM PRODUCTS 11) Exhibitors may sell day of show, Saturday, September Director in Charge: Colin Harting 4, 2021. Agricultural Building 12) Online Catalog at www.vanwertrabbit.org. Exhibits in place Monday, August 30, 2021 from 9 am to Noon 13) Premiums will be mailed. and 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm 14) All sanctioned breed are early entry and all non-sanc- Corn Judging: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm tioned breeds are late entry. Rules of Eligibility: 15) This is a chartered ARBA show and governed by the 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. current show rules of the ARBA, using the ARBA forms and 2) No entry can be shown for more than one (1) premi- cards. um. Entries close August 21, 2021. 16) Neither the sponsoring club nor the Van Wert County 3) All entries must conform to the printed list. Varieties of Agricultural Society is responsible for damage to rabbits entered, grain, vegetables, etc, must be true to name & worthy of show to but every precaution will be taken to protect entries from any receive consideration for premium. possibility of danger such as fire, theft, etc. 4) Exhibitor may only make one (1) exhibit in any one (1) 17) Checks payable to: Van Wert County Agricultural Soci- class. ety. 5) Exhibitor is invited to be present at time of judging for 18) There are no paybacks for fur. the educational features. 6) Hybrids must be a commercial crop. Open & Youth Premiums 7) HYBRID NUMBERS MUST BE LISTED. 8) Exhibits released Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Best 4 Class $15.00 8:00am. Best 6 Class $15.00 All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: Best in Show $30.00 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 Best 4 Class/Best 6 Class/Best of Breed/Best of Opposite Unless otherwise specified Breed - Rosette PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place - Ribbon 28 Best Peck of Wheat in Show – Rosette Class DIVISION 1101 CORN 1st 2nd 3rd

5 Ears Relative Maturity 95-100 day DIVISION 1104 1 4.75 4.00 3.00 Class 1st 2nd 3rd – Variety must be named OATS - Peck

5 Ears Relative Maturity 101-102 1 Jerry 3.50 3.00 2.00 2 4.75 4.00 3.00 2 Armor 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named 3 Noble 3.50 3.00 2.00

5 Ears Relative Maturity 103-105 4 Ogle 3.50 3.00 2.00 3 4.75 4.00 3.00 Other Variety not listed, 5 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named must be named

5 Ears Relative Maturity 106-108 day Best Peck of Oats in Show – Rosette 4 4.75 4.00 3.00 – Variety must be named DIVISION 1105 Class Rye, Barley & Seeds - 1st 2nd 3rd 5 Ears Relative Maturity 109-110 Peck 5 4.75 4.00 3.00 Variety must be named 1 Rye 3.50 3.00 2.00 2 Barley 3.50 3.00 2.00 5 Ears Relative Maturity 111-112 day 6 4.75 4.00 3.00 – Variety must be named 3 Buckwheat 3.50 3.00 2.00 4 Timothy 3.50 3.00 2.00 5 Ears Relative Maturity 113-115 7 4.75 4.00 3.00 5 Yellow Sweet Clover 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named 6 Brome 3.50 3.00 2.00 Tallest Stalk of Field Corn, Must have 8 4.75 4.00 3.00 7 Ladino 3.50 3.00 2.00 ear 8 Mammoth Red Clover 3.50 3.00 2.00 9 Longest Ear Corn 4.75 4.00 3.00 9 Common Red Clover 3.50 3.00 2.00 10 Peck Shelled Field Corn (2016) 4.75 4.00 3.00 10 Canola 3.50 3.00 2.00

11 Tallest Weed 4.75 4.00 3.00 11 Alfalfa 3.50 3.00 2.00 DIVISION 1106 SOY- 5 Best Ears of Corn in Show - Rosette Class BEANS IN STALK 1st 2nd 3rd Best Peck Shelled Corn in Show - Rosette Five (5) stalks DIVISION 1102 POPCORN - 5 Class 1st 2nd 3rd Relative Maturity 2.4 Ears 1 thru 2.5 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 1 Strawberry 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named 2 Tom Thumb 3.50 3.00 2.00 Relative Maturity 2.6 2 3.50 3.00 2.00 3 Yellow Hull-Less 3.50 3.00 2.00 thru 2.8 – 4 White Hull-Less 3.50 3.00 2.00 Relative Maturity 2.9 3 thru 3.0 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 5 White Cloud 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named Any Other Variety not listed, must 6 be named 3.50 3.00 2.00 Relative Maturity 3.1 4 thru 3.2 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named Best 5 Ears of Popcorn in Show – Rosette Relative Maturity 3.3 DIVISION 1103 WHEAT - Class 1st 2nd 3rd 5 thru 3.4 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 Peck Variety must be named 1 Wellman 3.50 3.00 2.00 Relative Maturity 3.5 2 Sunburst 3.50 3.00 2.00 6 thru 3.7 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 3 Branson 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named 4 Pioneer 3.50 3.00 2.00 Relative Maturity 3.8 5 Beck 3.50 3.00 2.00 thru 3.9 – 7 3.50 3.00 2.00 Any Other Variety not listed, must Variety must be named 6 3.50 3.00 2.00 be named

29 Relative Maturity 4.0 thru VEGETABLES 8 4.2 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 Judging: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 9 am Variety must be named DIVISION 1109 SWEET CORN Best 5 Stalks of Soybeans in Show – Rosette Class Three (3) Ears

DIVISION 1107 SOYBEANS May Exhibit in Sealed Plastic Bag (Shelled & Grown in 1 Hybrid Kandy Korn Class “2016”) - Peck 1st 2nd 3rd 2 Hybrid Lochief Five (5) stalks 3 Any Other Yellow Hybrid not listed, must be named Relative Maturity 2.4 thru 4 Stowell’s Evergreen White 1 2.5 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 5 White Silver Queen Variety must be named 6 Any Other White not listed, must be named Relative Maturity 2.6 thru 7 Bi-Color, Any Variety, must be named 2 2.8 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named DIVISION 1110 POTATO Class Relative Maturity 2.9 thru Three (3) - Do NOT Wash 3 3.0 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 1 White Cobbler Variety must be named 2 Yukon Gold Relative Maturity 3.1 thru 4 3.2 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 3 Kennebec Variety must be named 4 Norland (Red) Relative Maturity 3.3 thru 5 Red Pontiac 5 3.4 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 6 Katahdin Variety must be named 7 Sweet Potatoes Relative Maturity 3.5 thru 8 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 6 3.7 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 Variety must be named Best 3 Potatoes in Show – Rosette Relative Maturity 3.8 thru 7 3.9 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 ROOT CROP VEGETABLES Variety must be named (Divisions 1111-1116)

Relative Maturity 4.0 thru DIVISION 1111 BEET 8 4.2 – 3.50 3.00 2.00 Class Three (3) Medium Size Variety must be named Trim Tops to Approximately 1” Best Peck of Oats in Show – Rosette 1 Red Ball DIVISION 1108 HAY Class 1st 2nd 3rd 2 Golden SHOW 3 Ruby Queen 1 Alfalfa Hay 4.75 4.00 3.00 4 Detroit Dark Red 5 Early Wonder 2 Red Clover Hay 4.75 4.00 3.00 6 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named DIVISION 1112 MANGEL WURZEL Class 3 Mixed Hay 4.75 4.00 3.00 Two (2) - Trim Tops to Approximately 1” 1 Any Yellow Variety Best Exhibit of Hay - Rosette 2 Mammoth Long Red 3 Sugar Beets Exhibit is one (1) slice out of a bale of hay, tied with string or DIVISION 1113 TURNIP Class twine. Exhibit judged for quality & color. Judging to follow small Three (3) - Trim Tops to Approximately 1” Grain Show. 1 Tokyo Cross 2 Purple Top White Globe

30 DIVISION 1114 PARSNIP 6 3 Red, over 2” Dia. To 2½” (Not Italian) Class Three (3) - Trim Tops to Approximately 1” 7 3 Red, over 2½” Dia. To 3” (Not Italian) 1 Hollow Crown 8 3 Red, over 3” Dia. To 3½” (Not Italian) 2 Harris Model 9 3 Red, over 3½” Dia. To 4” (Not Italian) 3 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 10 3 Red, over 4” Dia. (Not Italian) 11 3 Italian/Paste, Any Variety (Ex: Roma) DIVISION 1115 CARROT Class 12 3 Yellow, 1½” Diameter to 3” (Not Italian) Three (3) - Trim Tops to Approximately 1” 13 3 Yellow, over 3” Diameter (Not Italian) 1 Gold Pack 14 3 Pink, Any Variety (Not Cherry, Not Italian) 2 Royal Chantenay 3 Any Other Variety/Color not listed, must be 15 3 Short and Sweet named, excluding red

4 Danvers Half Long Best Tomatoes in Show – Rosette 5 Nantes Half Long Class DIVISION 1119 PEPPER – Three (3) 6 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 1 Sweet Banana DIVISION 1116 RADISH 2 Pimento Class Five (5) - Trim Tops to Approximately 1” 3 Large Bell 1 Sparkler 4 California Wonder 2 White Globe 5 Golden, Yellow Bell or Orange Bell 3 Cherry Bell Sweet Bell, Any Other Variety not listed, must be 6 named 4 White Icicle Cayenne or Chili Small (under 5” in length) Excluding 5 French Breakfast 7 Stem 6 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named Cayenne or Chili Large (over 5” in length) Excluding 8 Best Root Crop Exhibit in Show (Divisions 1111-1116) – Stem Rosette 9 Jalapeno DIVISION 1117 ONION/GARLIC – Do 10 Hot Banana (Ex: Hungarian Wax) Class NOT Peel 11 Habanero/Scotch/Bonnet/ Caribbean 1 3 Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion 12 Hot, Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 2 3 Yellow Globe Strains Onion Best 3 Peppers in Show – Rosette 3 3 Walla Walla Onion 4 3 Yellow Flat Variety Onion (Ex: Bermuda) CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES (Divisions 1120-1121) 5 3 White Sweet Spanish Onion DIVISION 1120 CABBAGE Class 6 3 Texas 1015Y Onion One (1) Head 1 Jersey Wakefield 7 3 Red Hamburger Onion 2 Stone Head 8 3 White Flat Variety Onion (Ex: Bermuda) 3 Golden Acre 3 Any Other Variety Onion Not Listed, must be 9 named 4 Danish Ballhead 10 3 Garlic 5 Flat Dutch 6 Marion Market Best Onions/Garlic in Show – Rosette 7 All Seasons (Wisconsin) DIVISION 1118 TOMATO Class 8 Red Cabbage Remove Stems 9 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 1 7 Red or Yellow Pear 10 Largest Head 2 7 Red Cherry Class DIVISION 1121 OTHER CRUCIFEROUS 3 7 Grape, Any Variety/Color 1 1 Head Cauliflower 7 Cherry, Any Other Color not listed, need not name 4 2 3 Stalks or 1 Head of Broccoli color 3 10 Brussels Sprouts 5 3 Red, 1½” Dia. To 2”(Not Italian)

31 4 3 Heads White Kohlrabi (Trim Tops) 4 Charleston Gray 5 3 Heads Purple Kohlrabi (Trim Tops) 5 Sugar Baby Best Cruciferous Exhibit in Show (Divisions 1120-1121) – 6 Gypsy or Rattlesnake Rosette 7 Crimson Sweet Class DIVISION 1122 CUCUMBER 8 Summer Festival 1 5 Green Picklers (4” & under in length) 9 New Hampshire Midget 2 3 Green Medium (Over 4” to 7” in length) 10 Carolina Cross 3 3 Green Slicers (Over 7” in length) 11 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 4 5 White Picklers (4” & under in length) 12 Largest Watermelon 5 3 White Slicers (Over 4” in length) DIVISION 1126 MUSKMELON Class 6 3 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named One (1) (Not plugged) DIVISION 1123 BEANS 1 Crenshaw Class (In Pods) – Ten (10) Pods 2 Heart-O-Gold 1 Lima 3 Ambrosia 2 Yellow Wax 4 Burpee Hybrid 3 Green String (Bush) 5 Rockyard 4 Red Kidney 6 Banana 5 White Kidney 7 Tip Top 6 Green Kentucky Wonder 8 Delicious 7 Kentucky Wonder Wax 9 Gold Star 8 Edible Soybean 10 Honey Rock 9 Purple Pod 11 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 10 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 12 Largest Muskmelon Best 10 Pods of Beans in Show – Rosette Best Watermelon/Muskmelon in Show (Divisions 1125-1126) Rosette Best 10 Pods of Beans in Show – Rosette Class DIVISION 1127 PUMPKIN DIVISION 1124 BEANS/SEEDS Class 1 3 Miniatures, one (1) variety, must be named (Shelled Dry) – (Pint Jar) 2 1 Jack-o-Lantern (Hard Dark Stem) 1 Green Bush Snap 3 1 Kentucky Cheese (Hard Dark Stem) 2 Yellow Wax 4 1 Sugar or Pie (Hard Dark Stem) 3 Large Lima 5 1 Connecticut Field (Hard Dark Stem) 4 Dwarf or Baby Lima 1 Any Other Variety Hard Dark Stem not listed, Vari- 6 5 Pinto ety must be named (Not Mini) 6 Horticulture Soy 7 Largest Pumpkin (Hard Dark Stem) 7 Black Wax (Yellow Wax) 8 1 White (Not Miniature) 8 Red Kidney 9 1 Atlantic Giant (Soft Light Stem) 9 White Kidney 10 1 Big Max (Soft Light Stem) 10 Peas 1 Any Other Variety Soft Light Stem not listed, must 11 11 Sunflower Seeds be named (Not Miniature) 12 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 12 Largest Pumpkin-like Squash (Soft Light Stem) Best Pint Jar Shelled Dry Beans/Seeds in Show – Best Pumpkin Exhibit in Show – Rosette Rosette Class DIVISION 1128 GOURD DIVISION 1125 WATERMELON Class 1 1 Dipper One (1) (Not plugged) 2 1 Birdhouse or Bottle, 4” to 7” in Height 1 Dixie Queen 3 1 Birdhouse or Bottle, over 7” in Height 2 Black Diamond 4 1 Apple 3 Sugar Bush

32 5 1 Canteen or Corsican Flat 19 1 Swiss Chard 6 1 Turks Turban 20 1 Head Lettuce 7 1 Any Other Med/Large not listed, must be named 21 1 Bunch Giant Pascal Celery 8 3 Gourds Ornamental or Miniature, one (1) variety 22 1 Bunch Golden Plume Celery

Best Gourd Exhibit in Show – Rosette Best Miscellaneous Vegetable Exhibit in Show - Rosette

Class DIVISION 1129 SQUASH – One (1) Best Overall Vegetable in Show (Divisions 1109-1130) - Ro- sette 1 Butternut Reserve Best Overall Vegetable in Show (Divisions 1109- 2 Yellow Crookneck 1130) – Rosette 3 Hubbard Green 4 Acorn, Green DEPARTMENT K-1200 5 Acorn, White HORTICULTURE 6 White Scallop/Patty Pan Director in Charge: Colin Harting 7 Blue Hubbard Agricultural Building Exhibits in place Monday, August 30, 2021 from 9 am to Noon and 8 Cushaw, Any Variety 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm 9 Golden Hubbard Judging: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 9:00 pm Rules of Eligibility: 10 Zucchini, Yellow 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 11 Hungarian Mammoth 2) Exhibits limited to Van Wert County or adjoining county 12 Butter Cup and must be grown by exhibitor. 3) Exhibitor is allowed only one (1) exhibit in any class. En- 13 Zucchini, Dark Green tries close August 21, 2021. 14 Spaghetti Squash 4) Perishables will be judged first, and the balance, if any, on 15 Yellow Straightneck Saturday. 5) Conditions of the packing as well as the quality of the fruit 16 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named will be considered in the judging of all tray exhibits. Exhibitor will 17 Largest Squash, Any Variety furnish own trays. Single tray: 11.5” x 18”x 3” deep of one of the following varieties. Best Squash in Show - Rosette 6) Exhibits released Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 8:00am.

Class DIVISION 1130 MISC. VEGETABLES All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 Sunflower Head, up to 7” diameter, judged for 1 quality Unless otherwise specified Sunflower Head, over 7” diameter, judged for PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS 2 quality. DIVISION 1201 APPLES 3 Largest Sunflower Head, judged for size Plate of Three (3) 4 3 Heads Broom Corn 5 5 Stalks Rhubarb Class Variety Class Variety 6 3 Stalks Leek 7 1 Bunch Kale 1 Baldwin 27 Granny Smith 8 3 Roots Salsify 2 Bellflower, Yellow 28 Red Romanite 9 3 Ornamental Indian Corn 3 John-A-Gold 29 Ida Red 10 5 Crowns Horseradish Black Ben Davis or 4 30 Sweet Bough 11 1 Eggplant – All Black or Blackish Purple Gano 12 1 Eggplant – Any Other Color Not Listed 5 Golden Russet 31 Snow 13 2 Endive 6 Grimes Golden 32 Red Chief 14 3 Stems Dill 7 Melrose 33 Wolf River 15 3 Green Okra 8 Maiden Blush 34 Twenty Ounce Pippen 16 3 Red Okra 9 Delicious (Red) 35 Victoryl 17 5 Shallots 10 Delicious (Golden) 36 Mother 18 Freak Vegetable (Only One Needed) 11 Cortland 37 Macspur 33 6 Sunglo 12 Johnny Grimes 38 Rome Beauty 7 Crimson Gold 13 Northern Spy 39 Paulared 14 Kings 40 Smoothee 8 Burbank 15 Turley 41 Super Rome 9 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 16 Lowell 42 Melba DIVISION 1205 PLUM Class 17 Stark 43 Wilson Red June Plate of Five (5) 18 Roxbury Russet 44 York Imperial 1 Stanley 19 Harlson 45 Banana 2 Damson 20 Ark, Black 46 Summer Champion 3 Green Gage 21 Wagner 47 English Rambo 4 German Prune 22 Wealthy 48 McIntosh 5 Shipper’s Price 23 Jonathan 49 Red June 6 Pond’s 24 King David 50 Empire 7 Lombard 25 Gala 51 Stayman Winesap 8 Yellow Egg Any Other Variety not 26 Northern Greening 52 listed, must be named 9 Abundance Best Plate of 3 Apples in Show, Classes 01-52 – Rosette 10 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named

DIVISION 1202 CRABAPPLES DIVISION 1206 PEAR Class Class Plate of Seven (7) Plate of Three (3) 1 Hyslop 1 Beauty 2 Transcendent 2 Bartlett 3 Florence 3 Seckel 4 Whitney 4 Keiffer 5 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 5 Duchess 6 Sheldon DIVISION 1203 PEACHES Class 7 Lincoln Plate of Three (3) 1 South Haven 8 Anjou 2 Hale Haven 9 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named DIVISION 1207 QUINCE 3 Late Crawford Class 4 Elberta Plate of Five (5) 5 Champion White 1 Orange 6 Sweet Sue 2 Meeches Prolific 7 Reliance 3 Champion 8 Red Skin DIVISION 1208 GRAPES Class 9 Red Haven Plate of Three (3) Bunches 10 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 1 Sheridan DIVISION 1204 NECTARINES 2 Salem Class Plate of Three (3) 3 Concord 1 Nectared 4 Delaware 2 Red Gold 5 Catawba 3 Mericrest 6 Niagara 4 Delicious Nectarine 7 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named 5 Ocohotas Best Plate Other Fruit in Show (Divisions 1202-1208) - Ro- sette 34 6 Sunglo DEPARTMENT M-1300 5 Currant 7 Crimson Gold CANNED GOODS Director in Charge: Colin Harting 6 Gooseberry 8 Burbank Agricultural Building 7 Peach 9 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named Exhibits in place Monday, August 30, 2021 from 9 am to Noon and 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm 8 Pear DIVISION 1205 PLUM Judging: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 9:00 pm 9 Plum Class Plate of Five (5) 10 Raspberry Rules of Eligibility: 1 Stanley 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 11 Strawberry 2 Damson 2) Exhibitor is allowed only one (1) exhibit in any class. 12 Watermelon Entries close August 21, 2021. DIVISION 1303 CONSERVES 3 Green Gage 3) Miscellaneous canned goods must be canned since 4 German Prune our last fair. Class Shown in Jelly Glass or Standard Pint 4) The use of alcohol is not permitted. To be shown in 1 Grape 5 Shipper’s Price glass. 2 Rhubarb 6 Pond’s 5) Exhibits released Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 8:00am. 3 Peach 7 Lombard **DEFINITIONS** DIVISION 1304 JAMS 8 Yellow Egg Class Fruit pulp cooked with sugar. May be made from pulp Shown in Jelly Glass or Standard Pint 9 Abundance BUTTER: left after making jell. 1 Currant 10 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named Relishes that are hot, spicy, sweet, and sour all at once. 2 Blackberry CHUTNEY: May be made of fruits or vegetables or both. Ginger is a DIVISION 1206 PEAR 3 Raspberry Class common ingredient in chutney. Plate of Three (3) Two (2) or more fruits, usually contains raisins, nuts, or 4 Strawberry CONSERVES: 1 Beauty both DIVISION 1305 JELLS Whole crushed berries or fruits cooked with sugar to a 2 Bartlett JAMS: Class Shown in Jelly Glass soft consistency. Contains almost no free liquid 3 Seckel (Paraffin Not Permitted) Juice of fruits or berries boiled with sugar. Use commer- JELLS: 4 Keiffer cial pectin. 1 Apple 5 Duchess PRESERVES: Whole or sliced fruits preserved in heavy syrup. 2 Blackberry 3 Cherry 6 Sheldon All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: 4 Currant 7 Lincoln 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 5 Elderberry 8 Anjou Unless otherwise specified 6 Gooseberry 9 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS 7 Grape DIVISION 1207 QUINCE DIVISION 1301 BUTTERS Class 8 Raspberry Plate of Five (5) Class Standard Pint or Quart Jar, with Lid 1 Quince Honey 9 Peach 1 Orange 2 Tomato 10 Mint 2 Meeches Prolific 3 Plum 11 Plum 3 Champion 4 Grape 12 Strawberry DIVISION 1208 GRAPES 13 Quince Class 5 Gooseberry Plate of Three (3) Bunches 6 Pear 14 Rhubarb 1 Sheridan 7 Apple 15 Apricot

2 Salem 8 Peach Best of Show – Booth (Divisions 1301-1305) - Rosette 3 Concord DIVISION 1302 PRESERVES Class 4 Delaware Shown in Jelly Glass or Standard Pint Reserve Best of Show – Booth (Divisions 1301-1305) - Rosette 5 Catawba 1 Apple 6 Niagara 2 Blackberry SCORES FOR JUDGING CANNED FRUIT & VEGETABLES 3 Cherry 7 Any Other Variety not listed, must be named Paraffin or other covers not permitted. Use Standard cans & lids 4 Tomato Best Plate Other Fruit in Show (Divisions 1202-1208) - Ro- sette 35 FRUITS & VEGETABLES POINTS DIVISION 1308 PICKLES CONTAINER: Arrangement & Neatness 15 Class One (1) Pint or Quart Standard Jars & Lids Color of Food Product 30 Clean Lip Area Sealed 1 Cucumber 2 Mixed Header Density of Syrup 15 3 Peach

Clearness of Syrup 5 4 Pear 5 Bread & Butter Color of Syrup 5 6 Chow Chow TOTAL 70 7 Beet DIVISION 1306 CANNED FRUIT 8 Peppers, Stuffed or Plain Class One (1) Pint or Quart 9 Dill 1 Apricots 10 Sweet 2 Applesauce 11 Pickle Relish 3 Pineapple 12 Tomato 4 Blackberries 13 Corn Relish 5 Pears 14 Miscellaneous, Must be named 6 Gooseberries 7 Raspberries, Black Best of Show – Pickles - Rosette

8 Plums, Blue DIVISION 1309 COLD PACKED CANNED MEATS 9 Peaches, Yellow Class One (1) Pint or Quart 10 Cherries, Red 1 Venison 11 Cherries, Black 2 Beef 12 Grapes, Seeded 13 Miscellaneous, Must be named 3 Pork Best of Show – Canned Fruit - Rosette 4 Chicken DIVISION 1307 CANNED VEGETABLE Best of Show – Cold Packed Canned Meats - Rosette Class One (1) Pint or Quart DIVISION 1310 MISCELLANEOUS 1 Pumpkin Class One (1) Pint or Quart 2 Beets 1 Salsa 3 Tomato 2 Tomato Chili Sauce 4 Corn, White 3 Tomato Catsup 5 Corn, Yellow 4 Tomato Sauce 6 Corn, Miscellaneous 7 Rhubarb 5 Tomato Juice 8 Beans, Green String 6 Soap (1 pt Flakes or 3 Bars) 9 Beans, Yellow String 7 Honey (1 Quart) 10 Peas 8 Misc. Jelly – must be named 11 Carrots 9 Misc. Jams – must be named 12 Succotash 10 Misc. Jalapeño – must be named 13 Sauerkraut 11 Nut Butter – must be named 14 Miscellaneous, Must be named Best of Show – Canned Miscellaneous - Rosette 15 Vegetable Soup Best of Show – Canned Vegetable - Rosette

36 DIVISION 1311 HOME DRIED FRUITS/VEGETA- DEPARTMENT N-1400 BAKED GOODS Class BLES DIVISION 1308 PICKLES Director in Charge: Susie Sanderson Class One (1) Pint or Quart Administration Building One (1) Pint or Quart 1 Apples Judging: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 6:00 pm 1 Cucumber 2 Peppers Rules of Eligibility: 2 Mixed 3 Bananas 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this 3 Peach book. 4 Peaches 2) Entries not confined to Van Wert County. 4 Pear 3) Entrants must purchase an Individual Membership or Season ticket to exhibit at the Van Wert County Fair. 5 Bread & Butter Best of Show – Home Dried Fruits/Vegetables - Rosette 4) Entrants must fill out an entry form & entries must 6 Chow Chow be registered at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office prior to the fair. Entries close August 21, 2021. Best of Show – Booth (Divisions 1306-1311) - Rosette 7 Beet 5) Exhibits are to be brought in Tuesday September 8 Peppers, Stuffed or Plain 2nd, from 3-5 pm. Judging is at 6:00 pm. Reserve Best of Show – Booth (Divisions 1306-1311) - 6) No Exhibitor will be allowed to make more than one 9 Dill Rosette (1) entry in any one class. 10 Sweet 7) All baked goods shall be made from scratch. 8) Entry must be the WHOLE bread, cake, pie, or des- 11 Pickle Relish Wine Rules sert, unless specified # of pieces. Judging: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:00 am. 12 Tomato 9) Entry tags are to be placed with each article. 1) Wines may be made from grapes, other fruit, berries, 10) All baked goods except pies and cakes may be picked 13 Corn Relish vegetables, grains, other suitable ingredients, or blends of these. up 10:00am-12 Noon on Wednesday September 1, 2021. Sam- 2) Ingredients may be fresh, dried, canned, concentrated, pling will not occur due to Covid-19 restrictions. Entries must 14 Miscellaneous, Must be named or otherwise preserved. be brought in Tuesday, August 31, 2021 3) Wines should be AMATEUR – HOMEMADE by the Best of Show – Pickles - Rosette 11) All pie and cake entries become the property of the process of fermentation and must be blended with commercial Van Wert County Fair, to be sold at auction. The auction will wines. be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 7:00 pm in the DIVISION 1309 COLD PACKED CANNED MEATS 4) Only one bottle may be entered in each class. Class Administration Building 5) Exhibits should be submitted in a clear or colored One (1) Pint or Quart 12) Premiums may be collected at the Treasurer's Office, smooth glass bottles of approximately 26 ounces capacity. Small located at the east end of the Grandstand. 1 Venison bottle exhibits approximately 3.75 liters. 6) Bottles should be filled within 1” to 2” of the fully in- All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: 2 Beef stalled screw top or cork and must not be overfilled. 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 3 Pork 7) Wines should be clear and free of flotation particles (not cloudy). Unless otherwise specified 4 Chicken 8) All wine entered in this department must be made by PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS the exhibitor named. If a family member makes wine together, Best of Show – Cold Packed Canned Meats - Rosette only one person may be the exhibitor and the winner. Class DIVISION 1401 - Bread DIVISION 1310 MISCELLANEOUS Class 1 Banana Bread One (1) Pint or Quart Class DIVISION 1312 Wine and Hops 2 Zucchini 1 Salsa 3 Pumpkin Bread 2 Tomato Chili Sauce 1 Dry Wine Class DIVISION 1402 - Yeast Items 3 Tomato Catsup 2 Red Sweet Grape Wine 1 White or Wheat Bread 4 Tomato Sauce 3 White Sweet Grape Wine 2 3 Raised Donuts 5 Tomato Juice 4 Sweet Non-grape 3 Beer Bread 6 Soap (1 pt Flakes or 3 Bars) 5 Dessert Wine 4 Pecan Rolls 7 Honey (1 Quart) 6 Open Class Hops Plate of 3 – must be named 5 Sourdough Bread 8 Misc. Jelly – must be named Open Class Hops 1pt Small Bottle – must be 7 Class DIVISION 1403 - Muffins - Six (6) 9 Misc. Jams – must be named named 1 Fruit 10 Misc. Jalapeño – must be named Best of Show – Wine - Rosette 2 Other 11 Nut Butter – must be named Class DIVISION 1404 - Cake Class Placings – 1st - $3.00 2nd - $2.00 3rd- $1.00 Best of Show – Canned Miscellaneous - Rosette 1 Angel Food, Non-Iced 2 Red Velvet

37 Class DIVISION 1410 - Cake 3 Carrot Cake 1 Chocolate 4 Chocolate Cake 2 Angel Food, Non-Iced 5 Other Class DIVISION 1411 - Cookies (6 on plate) Class DIVISION 1405 - Whole Pie 1 Chocolate Chip 1 Apple 2 Peanut Butter 2 Cherry 3 Sugar Cut Out 3 Peach 4 Monster 4 Pecan Class DIVISION 1412 - Whole Pie 5 Blueberry 1 Fruit Class DIVISION 1406 - Cookies - Six (6) 2 Nut 1 Chocolate Chip 2 Peanut Butter DEPARTMENT P-1500 3 Filled Cookie FINE ARTS Director in Charge: Susie Sanderson 4 Oatmeal Administration Building Judging: Sunday, August 29th, 2021 at 5pm. CLOSED JUDGING 5 Sugar Cut Out *Judges review immediately following* 6 Chocolate Cookie Rules of Eligibility: 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 7 Monster 2) Entries not confined to Van Wert County. 8 No Bake 3) Entrants must purchase an Individual Membership or Season ticket to exhibit at the Van Wert County Fair. Class DIVISION 1407 - Brownies 4) Entries open to anyone 16 years of age and older purchas- 1 Blonde Brownie ing a Membership or Season Ticket. Either Ticket must be in the name of the artist and must be presented when entering exhibits. 2 Chocolate Brownie Anyone bringing in work entered in the name of another exhibitor 3 Marbled Brownie may be asked to provide a letter of permission from the actual artist. Every effort will be made to eliminate work being entered without Class DIVISION 1408 - Candy-Six (6) Pieces the knowledge and/or permission of the artist. 5) Entrants must fill out an entry form & entries must be 1 Chocolate Fudge – plain registered at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office prior to the fair. 2 Peanut Butter Fudge – plain Entries close August 21, 2021. 6) Entries must be brought in Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 3 Divinity 8:00 - 11:00 am. 4 Mints 7) Entries are categorized by medium rather than subject matter. 5 Peanut Brittle 8) Each exhibitor may enter up to ten (10) art pieces, no 6 Toffee more than five (5) in any one category. 9) Entry must be the original work of the exhibitor. “Original” 7 Buckeyes means never having occurred or existed before, newly invented or created by the exhibitor. Class DIVISION 1409 - Decorated Cupcakes (3 on plate) 10) No copies may be entered. Copies include any material that has been published or reproduced in magazines, cards, calen- 1 Wedding dars, album covers, Disney/Warner Bros. characters, and similar 2 Halloween material. Copies also include items made from a "kit" or items made from a pattern designed by someone else. Only photos taken 3 Birthday by the exhibitor himself or herself may be used for reference. 11) All entries must be in wood or metal frames with STURDY hanging device suitable for pegboard hanging. Eyelet and wire is ac- BAKED GOODS - JUNIOR DIVISION ceptable. String, paper clips, and similar devices are NOT acceptable. 1) Open to any youth under 18 years of age on August 1, 2021. Saw tooth hangers are NOT acceptable. All paintings must be under Exhibitors under 13 years of age are not required to purchase a mem- glass or plexiglas, with the exception of oils, acrylics, and collages. bership certificate. Gallery wrapped canvas (no staples on the side) are accepted. NO 2) Entry must conform to Senior Division Rules. wet paintings or wet frames. 12) Entries previously exhibited at the Van Wert County Fair, 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 entries larger than 40"x 42" including frame, entries done under the supervision of a PROFESSIONAL TEACHER, such as student class Unless otherwise specified

38 Class DIVISION 1410 - Cake room work, entries weighing more than twelve (12) pounds, and 11) Frames with inside dimensions no larger than 18 united entries created on a computer are NOT eligible for entry. inches (length + Width) may be used. A frame with inside dimen- 1 Chocolate 13) All items will remain on exhibit until Tuesday. They may sions of 8”X10” is 18 united inches 2 Angel Food, Non-Iced be picked up on this day from 3pm until 5:00pm. 12) Frames may be made of wood, metal, or sturdy plastic. 14) Premiums may be collected at the Treasurer's Office, 13) Photo must be covered with glass or Plexiglas. Class DIVISION 1411 - Cookies (6 on plate) located at the east end of the Grandstand. 14) Check-in is Saturday, August 28th 8 –11am. 1 Chocolate Chip 15) All items will remain on exhibit until Tuesday, Septem- All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: ber 7, 2021. They may be picked up on this day from 3:00pm until 2 Peanut Butter 5:00pm. 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 3 Sugar Cut Out 16) Premiums may be collected at the Treasurer’s Office, Unless otherwise specified located at the east end of the Grandstand. 4 Monster PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS Class DIVISION 1412 - Whole Pie Jr. Division Eligibility: *Honorable Mentions at the discretion of the judge 17) Open to any youth under 18 years of age before August 1 Fruit 28th, 2021 2 Nut Class DIVISION 1501 --- Painting & Arts 18) Exhibitors under 13 years of age must enter with par- ent’s membership ticket. 1 Acrylic & Oil 19) Entrants must conform to Senior Division Rules 2 Watercolor All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: Drawing: Includes charcoal, scratchboard, colored pencil (regular and water-soluble), graphite, and 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 3 similar dry mediums, including pastels and oil Unless otherwise specified pastels. PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS Ink: includes brush & ink, pen & ink, ink wash, and 4 hand pulled prints. Class DIVISION 1601 Color - Senior Division Mixed Media: any combination of media, including 1 Van Wert County Fair 5 collage 2 Funny Faces 3 Farm Life Class DIVISION 1502 --- Youth Painting & Arts 4 Animals 1 Acrylic & Oil 5 Sports Drawing: Includes charcoal, scratchboard, colored pencil (regular and water-soluble), graphite, and 2 Best Color–$10.00 & Rosette (Presented by Van Wert Area similar dry mediums, including pastels and oil Photography Club) pastels. Mixed Media: any combination of media, including 3 Class DIVISION 1602 Black & White - Senior Division collage 1 Van Wert County Fair DEPARTMENT Q-1600 2 Funny Faces PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Farm Life Director in charge: Susie Sanderson Administration Building 4 Animals Judging: Sunday, August 29th at 5:00pm- Closed Judging 5 Sports

Rules of Eligibility: Best Black & White–$10.00 & Rosette (Presented by Van Wert 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. Area Photography Club) 2) Entries not confined to Van Wert County. 3) Must purchase a Membership ticket to exhibit at the Class DIVISION 1603 Color - Junior Division Van Wert County Fair. Membership ticket can only be purchased at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office. 1 Van Wert County Fair 4) Entrants must fill out an entry form & entries must be 2 Funny Faces registered at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office prior to the fair. Entries close August 21, 2021. 3 Farm Life 5) Entries previously exhibited at the Van Wert County Fair 4 Animals are not eligible for entry. 6) Exhibitor allowed two (2) entries in each category. Pho- 5 Sports to cannot be altered in any way to be entered in another class. Best Color–$10.00 & Rosette (Presented by Van Wert Area 7) Entry must be the original photo of exhibitor. Photography Club) 8) Entry tag is to be tied to the wire on the back of the picture frame. Class DIVISION 1604 Black & White - Junior Division 9) One (1) photo per frame, no groupings allowed. 1 Van Wert County Fair 10) FRAME MUST BE CLOSED ON ALL FOUR (4) SIDES. 2 Funny Faces NO SLIDE-IN FRAMES ALLOWED. 39 3 Farm Life 4 Animals Class Division 1703 – Vintage Glass 5 Sports 1 Perfume Bottle 2 Candy Dish Best Black & White–$10.00 & Rosette (Presented by Van Wert Area Photography Club) 3 Any Other Best Vintage Glass Item - Rosette DEPARTMENT R-1700 Class Division 1704 – Records for the Player ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ITEMS 1 78’s Director in Charge: Susie Sanderson Administration Building 2 45’s Judging: Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 2:00pm Best Records Item - Rosette Rules of Eligibility: Class Division 1705 – Around the House 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book 2) Entrants must purchase an Individual Membership ticket 1 Milk Bottle to exhibit at the Van Wert County Fair. The Membership Ticket can 2 Liquor Bottle only be purchased at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office. 3) Entrants must fill out an entry form & entries must be 3 Rolling Pin registered at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office prior to the 4 Ice Cream Scoop fair. Entries close August 21, 2021. 5 Canning Jar 4) Exhibitors may enter two (2) entries in any one class. 5) Vintage Items are 50 to 100 years old, Antique items 6 Pop Bottle must be 100 years old or older. 6) Articles that won a premium in 2019 are not eligible for Best Around the House Item – Rosette entry in any category for the next 3 years. Class Division 1706 – Paper 7) Any fragile item should be placed in a clear plastic container. Jewelry - Rings, rings in ring boxes, necklaces in long 1 Clothing Pattern necklace boxes, and earrings on either earring cards on in small 2 Stamps boxes. 8) ALL TAGS NEED TO BE SECURED TO EACH ITEM AND 3 Book NAMES NEED TO BE HIDDEN AND TAPED SHUT. Best Paper Item – Rosette 9) Entries must be brought in Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Class Division 1707 – Toys 10) Judging will be Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 1:00 PM. 11) All items will remain on exhibit until Tuesday, Septem- 1 Baby Toy ber 7, 2021. They may be picked up on Tuesday from 3:00pm to 2 Car 5:00pm, or in Fair office after this date. 3 Wind Up Toy 12) Premiums may be collected at the Treasurer’s Office, located at the east end of the Grandstand. Best Toy Item - Rosette All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: Class Division 1708 – All Around the Barnyard 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 1 Lantern Unless otherwise specified 2 Old Western Item (Hat or Boots) PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS 3 Oil Can

Best Barnyard Item – Rosette Class Division 1701 – Vintage Jewelry Class Division 1709 – Van Wert County Item 1 Necklace 1 Advertising item 2 Pocket Watch 2 Van Wert County Fair Souvenir

3 Earrings Best Van Wert County Item - Rosette Best Vintage Jewelry Item – Rosette Class Division 1710 – Miscellaneous Class Division 1702 – Antique Jewelry 1 Iron 1 Necklace 2 Baby Shoes 2 Pocket Watch 3 Bell 4 Stump the Judge 3 Earrings Best Antique Jewelry Item – Rosette Best Antique Miscellaneous Item – Rosette 40 Class Division 1711 – Retro Class DIVISION 1801 – Bed Quilt (Any Size) Utility – Simple Construction, Simple Quilting 1 Video Game 1 or Tied 2 Action Figure 3 Comic Book 2 Pieced – Construction Predominately Pieced 4 Cabbage Patch Doll Appliqued – Construction Predominately Appli- 3 5 Match Book qued 6 Rotary Dial Phone 4 Hand Quilted – By Entrant or Others Best Retro Item – Rosette 5 Machine Quilted – By Entrant Only 7 Any not listed Class Division 1717 – New Collectibles Class DIVISION 1802 – Furniture Quilt 1 Elongated Souvenir Penny 1 Table Cloth 2 Small Painted Rock 2 Table Runners 3 Souvenir Tea Spoon 3 Placemats 4 American Girl Doll 4 Pillows Best New Collectibles – Rosette Class DIVISION 1803 – Crochet DEPARTMENT S-1800 1 Doily – 12” & under DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE Director in charge: Susie Sanderson 2 Doily – Over 12”, but not more than 35” Administration Building 3 Tablecloth Judging: Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm 4 Afghan – Any Design Rules of Eligibility: 5 Baby Afghan – Any Design 1) Read the General Rules, Exhibits section of this book. 6 Dishcloth 2) Entries not confined to Van Wert County. 3) Entrants must purchase an Individual Membership Certif- 7 Other icate Ticket to exhibit at the Van Wert County Fair. This ticket can only be purchased at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office. Class DIVISION 1804 – Hand Knitted 4) Entrants must fill out an entry form & entries must be registered at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office prior to the fair. 1 Afghan Entries close August 21, 2021. 2 Baby Afghan 5) Exhibitors may enter two (2) entries in any one class. EVERY ENTRY MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED SINCE LAST FAIR: THIS 3 Handwear or Footwear WILL BE STRICTLY OBSERVED! 6) No item is eligible for entry, which has been shown before 4 Dishcloth at this fair. 5 Shawl, cape, or shrug 7) Entry must be the work of the exhibitor. 8) Entry tags must be securely attached to item. Class DIVISION 1805 – Pillow 9) Entries must be brought in Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 1 Embroidered 8:00 am – 11:00 am. 10) Judging will be Sunday August 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm. 2 Pieced 11) All items will remain on exhibit until Tuesday, September 3 Appliquéd 7, 2021. They may be picked up on this day from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. 4 Cross Stitched 12) Premiums may be collected at the Treasurer’s Office, DIVISION 1806 – Home Decorating Item or located at the east end of the Grandstand. Class Kitchen Accessory Jr. Division Eligibility: 1 Rug 1) Open to any youth under 18 years of age before August 28th,2021 2 Apron 2) Exhibitors under 13 years of age must enter with parent’s 3 Blanket membership ticket. 3) Entrants must conform to Senior Division Rules. 4 Counted cross stitch – any 5 Silk Flower Arrangement All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 6 Decorated Wine Bottle Unless otherwise specified PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS 41 DEPARTMENT T-1900 Class DIVISION 1807 – Handcrafted Item CUT FLOWERS & POTTED PLANTS Director in charge: Susie Sanderson 1 Bead Jewelry Administration Building 2 Decorated Wreath First Show Judging: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 2:00 pm Second Show Judging: Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm 3 Tie Dye Shirt 4 Duct Tape Item Rules of Eligibility: 1) Entries not confined to Van Wert County. 5 Create a Work of Art Using Buttons 2) Entrants must purchase an Individual Membership Ticket to exhibit at the Van Wert County Fair. 6 School Spirit Item 3) Entrants must fill out an entry form & entries must be 7 Diamond Art registered at the Van Wert County Fair Board Office prior to the fair. Entries close August 22, 2021. 8 Melting Beads 4) FIRST SHOW: Class DIVISION 1808 – Plastic Canvas a. Entries to be brought in Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 8 am – 11 am. Entries will remain on display until Friday, 1 Bookmark September 3, 2021 and are to be picked up between 7 pm – 8 pm. 2 Coaster 5) SECOND SHOW: 3 Other b. Entries to be brought in Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 8 am – 11 am. Entries will remain on display until Tuesday, Class DIVISION 1809 – Tole Painting September 7, 2021 and are to be picked up between 3 pm - 5 pm. 1 On canvas 6) Exhibitor may enter multiple classes, but only one (1) 2 On wood entry per class. 7) In the artistic arrangement class, NO ARTIFICIAL 3 On anything else PLANT MATERIAL unless otherwise stated in the class. All flowers need not be grown by, but must be arranged by the Class DIVISION 1810 – Machine Sewing exhibitor. 1 Adult Shirt or Blouse 8) In all specimen classes, flowers must be grown by the exhibitor. Potted plants must be grown by the exhibitor for at 2 Adult Sleepwear least thirty (30) days. 9) Any entry shown in the First Show cannot also be 3 Children Clothing (up to 3 piece set) shown in the Second Show. 10) Exhibitors not meeting the specifications of the 4 Costume schedule and those entered late on entry date will be placed on Class DIVISION 1811 – Junior Division display, but will not qualify for any awards. 11) Exhibitor must print/type exhibitor’s name and name 1 Jewelry of flower on entry tab. 12) Ohio Association of Garden Club Rules governs. 2 Home decorating item 13) Decision of the judge is final. 3 Any quilt project 14) Premiums may be collected at the Treasurer’s Office, located at the east end of the Grandstand. 4 Bank Made from Recycled Items **Carefully read the entry requirements for EACH entry! The 5 School Spirit Item judge will verify that each entry meets the class requirements prior to the entry being judged for an award.** 6 Tie Dye Shirt All classes in each division will pay the following premiums: 7 Melting Beads 1st Place - $3.00 2nd Place - $2.00 3rd Place - $1.00 Class DIVISION 1812 – Legos Unless otherwise specified Lego Sculpture- Must be presented on a hard PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID IS REQUIREDTO COLLECT PREMIUMS base (plywood, cardboard, ect..) Please make 1 sure parts are secure and mounted to base so TIPS FOR CUT FLOWERS & ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS that it may be moved. CUT FLOWER TIPS: Petals uniform in size & evenly spaced Well centered disk (if visible) Round Disbud, unless stated otherwise Forms:

Good show of foliage

For “group of 3” entries, Try for 3 exact duplicates 42 2/3 open flowers or florets Category: Shrub Rose Spray

1/3 buds and developing flowers stem Should be Class Class Description Spike Forms: erect and sturdy flowers uniformly sized and spaced Good show of foliage 5 Red or Red Blend 6 Yellow or Yellow Blend Exception: Gladiolas - Disbudding side shoot Category: Rose Bowl Single Main Stem with approx. 3 blooms (Open, partial open, & bud stage) Class Class Description

1 Bloom, Any Color, Without foliage, Floating Spray Forms: Good show of foliage 7 in Rose Bowl Do NOT disbud DIVISION 1902 -Cut Flower Specimens Ticket stub must be marked with name of variety. Be Exhibitor furnishes clear container sure entry in correct class.

Depending on variety, flower should have a high Class Class Description Rose Hybrids: pointed center, ½ to ¾ open. 1 Snapdragon – Yellow Stem & foliage to be proportionate to the size of the 2 Snapdragon - Pink bloom; be straight & strong. 3 Snapdragon – White

Leave on 5-7 leaves, which consist of 5-7 leaflets. 4 Zinnia – Small Flowered Variety – 5 Blooms Cockscomb (Celosia) Crested, disbudded any 5 Form 25 color, 1 Stem Color 20 Cockscomb (Celosia) Plumed, Any Color, 1 6 Bloom ROSE HYBRID SCORE CARD: Substance 15 7 Black Eyed Susan – 1 Stem Stem & Any other cut flower not listed in either show 20 8 Foliage – 1 Stem Size 10 DIVISION 1903 – Artistic Arrangements – Advance Designers Balance & 10 Exhibitor furnishes clear container Proportion

Class Class Description ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT TIPS: 1) “Featuring” means this is the main focal point of the ar- 1 Healthcare Heroes – Use an Accessory rangement. 2 Setting the table in Style – 4 Types of Flowers 2) Plant height: container width + container height x 1 ½ or 2= plant height. 3 U.S.A – Vertical Design 3) Miniature category: Container & arrangement should be proportionate. Container must meet specified size. DIVISION 1904 – Novice Design – Beginning Designers 4) Container color & flower/plant color should echo each Exhibitor furnishes clear container other Class Class Description FIRST SHOW August 31, 2021 1 Worshiping – Using Pastel Flowers Judging: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 2 pm Closed Judging 2 In the Garden – Use an Accessory 3 Summer Fun – Use an Accessory DIVISION 1901 - Rose Specimens Exhibitor furnishes clear container Category: Rose DIVISION 1905 – Marigolds Exhibitor furnishes clear container Class Class Description Class Class Description 1 1 Stem, Any Orange 2 1 Stem, Any White 1 Large Flowered, 1 bloom 3” or over 3 1 Stem, Any Pink 2 Under 3”, 3 stems, same color and variety 4 1 Stem, Any Red 43 DIVISION 1909 – Gladiolus Specimens DIVISION 1906 – Potted Plants Gladioli - Spike (List Name if Known) Exhibitor furnishes clear container Exhibitor furnishes own clear container

Class Class Description Class Class Description

1 Hosta – Variegated 1 White 2 Hosta – Solid Color 2 Yellow 3 Bonsai Plants 3 Red 4 Succulents, 5 Varieties in One Pot 4 Pink 5 Violet SECOND SHOW Sunday, September 5, 2021 DIVISION 1910 – Artistic Arrangements Judging: Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 12:00 pm Advanced Designers – Traditional Design DIVISION 1907 – Dahlia Specimens Exhibitor furnishes clear container Exhibitor furnishes clear container

Class Class Description Class Class Description

1 1 Bloom, 2” – 4”, Disbudded 1 You’re a Star – Use an Accessory 2 1 Bloom, 4” – 6”, Disbudded 2 Home Sweet Home 3 1 Bloom, 6” – 8”, Disbudded 3 Tropical Design – Beginning Designer

4 1 Bloom, Show Or Giant 8” Or More Disbudded DIVISION 1911 – Artistic Arrangements 5 1 Bloom, Ball 2” – 4”, Disbudded Traditional Design – Beginning Designer Exhibitor furnishes clear container Dahlia Bowl, 2”–8” Bloom W/O Foliage, Float- 6 ing In Clear Bowl Class Class Description

DIVISION 1908 -Cut Flower Specimens 1 Pastel Perfections Exhibitor furnishes clear container 2 Quarantined – Use an Accessory Class Class Description 3 Wedding Day 1 Marigold, Large, Disbudded - 3 Blooms DIVISION 1912 – Artistic Arrangements 2 Marigold, Dwarf – 1 Spray Creative Design – Advance Designer Exhibitor furnishes clear container Cosmos, Disbudded W/Foliage – 3 Stems – 1 3 Bloom Per Stem Class Class Description 4 Phlox, Hardy Perennial – 1 Stem 1 Baby Shark – Use an Accessory 5 Salvia, Any Color – 3 Stems 2 Cincinnati Reds – Use some Red 6 Sunflower, 1”-3”, Any Color – 1 Bloom 3 The Outfield – All Green 7 Sunflower, 4”-6”, Any Color – 1 Bloom 8 Coneflower, 1 Stem DIVISION 1913 – Potted Plant 9 Gaillardia – 3 Stems Exhibitor furnishes clear container

10 Lily Class Class Description Chrysanthemum, Cushion Garden Variety, Do 11 1 Fern Not Disbud – 1 Spray 2 Geranium, White Chrysanthemum, Single, Spoon & Anemone 12 3 Spider Plant Garden Variety, Do Not Disbud – 1 Spray 4 Cactus Any Other Cut Flower Not Listed in Either 13 Show 5 Hens N Chickens 6 Herbs, Named Any other potted plant not listed in this section from 7 either show

44 Class Class Description

1 White 2 Yellow 3 Red 4 Pink 5 Violet

Class Class Description

1 You’re a Star – Use an Accessory 2 Home Sweet Home 3 Tropical Design – Beginning Designer

Class Class Description

1 Pastel Perfections 2 Quarantined – Use an Accessory 3 Wedding Day

Class Class Description 1 Baby Shark – Use an Accessory 2 Cincinnati Reds – Use some Red 3 The Outfield – All Green

Class Class Description 1 Fern 2 Geranium, White 3 Spider Plant 4 Cactus 5 Hens N Chickens 6 Herbs, Named Any other potted plant not listed in this section from 7 either show

45 2021 VAN WERT COUNTY JR. FAIR PROGRAM

2020 Jr. Fair King and Queen Cody Gamble & Lillian Hempfling

46 2021 JR. FAIR SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 29, 2021 Sunday, September 5, 2021 Located at the Marsh Foundation 9:00 AM Rabbit Showmanship 2:00 PM Jr. Fair King & Queen Coronation 11:30 AM Rabbit Breeding Show 3:00 PM 4-H Fashion Review 1:00 PM Animal Dress Up Contest 4:00 PM 4-H Awards Ceremony 5:00 PM Milk Mustache Contest

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 Monday, September 6, 2021 10:00 AM - 8:30 AM Market Hog & Breeding Gilt Show Hog Weigh In 6:00 PM 2:00 PM All Sale Bill Changes Due to Jr. Fair Office 12:00 PM - Beef Weigh In 3:00 PM Dairy Show 6:00 PM 5:00 PM Showman of Showmen Contest 4:00 PM - Rabbit Weigh In 6:00 PM 6:00 PM ALL ANIMALS RELEASED FROM GROUNDS ALL ANIMALS MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS BY 6:00PM Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:00 AM Jr. Fair Livestock Sale 8:00 AM - Chicken Weigh In 10:00 AM 10:00 AM - Turkey Weigh In 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - Sheep Weigh In 1:00 PM Summary of JR. Fair Book Changes for 2021 1:00 PM - Goat Weigh In 1:30 PM 1.) Jr. Fair Livestock Sale 6:00 PM Swine Showmanship & Farrow to Finish a.) Allowing Beef Feeders to go through sale b) Sale will by hybrid, with a standard sale and the ability to do online add-ons. Thursday, September 1, 2021 c) Sale order changed to Milk, Dairy Feed 8:00 AM Beef Performance Scan ers, Rabbits, Sheep, Goats, Swine, Chickens, Turkeys, Beef Feeders and Steers. 9:00AM Sheep Performance Scan 2.) 2300-Beef Department: 6:00 PM Sheep Show a) Beef Feeders will be allowed to sell if selling will be indentified at Fair weigh in b) Performance Classes must be declared Friday, September 3, 2021 at time of fair weigh in and cannot be changed. 9:00 AM Horse Pleasure Show 3.) 2500-Dairy Department 9:00 AM Poultry Show a) Classes and Divisions have been swapped to align with how the department conducts its 2:00 PM Goat Show show. 4:00 PM Rabbit Meat Show 4.) 2700-Swine Department a) Added a Purebred Market Hog Class 7:00 PM Area Invitational Showman of Showmen 5.) 2800-Sheep Department a) Performance Classes must be declared Saturday, September 4, 2021 at time of fair weigh-in and cannot be changed. b) All male sheep must be banded by the June 8:30 AM Beef Show weigh-in 9:00 AM Horse Draft Show c) Classes and Divisions have been swapped to align with how the department conducts its show. 11:00 AM Dairy Feeder Show 3:30 PM Horse Contesting

47 48 JUNIOR FAIR KING & QUEEN CORONATION Coronation Ceremony to be held at TBA on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 2:00pm. Junior Age 8-10 as of Jan. 1, 2021 1) Applications due Monday, August 2, 2021 2) Preliminary Judging Tuesday, August Intermediate Age 11-13 as of Jan. 1 2021 10, 2021 3) Jr. Fair Coronation: Sunday, August 29, 2021 Senior Age 14-18 as of Jan. 1, 2021

King & Queen contestants are selected using General Showmanship Rules: these criteria: 1) If a junior member wins the class, he or she must advance to the Activities in organizations Fair Interest, Knowledge, and intermediate class the following year, regardless of age; and interme- which they represent. Participation diate winners move into the senior class, regardless of age. 2) Senior division winners may show in the Champion of Champions Community Activities Personality division the same and following years. Once a member has won senior showmanship, the member can only go to the Champion of School Activites Poise Champions. No backward movement. 3) All former Champion of Champion Showmanship winners may re- Leadership Personal Appearance turn to show in future Champion of Champion competition provided all other requirements are met. 4) Members must use their own animals for showmanship classes. Awards will be given to the King, Queen and 1st Runner up King, 1st Runner up Queen. Applications for species and project prince and 2020 Showmanship Winners: princess will also be available and awarded at the Coronation. All Intermedi- Species Senior Junior Champion applicants must have an open/flexible schedule and be available for ate royalty duties during the week of the fair. The King and Queen will Addi Boone Rebecca Addi each receive a $500 Scholarship Beef Sorgan Baxter Stause Sorgan BOOTH DECORATING CONTEST Theme for 2021: “The Roaring 20’s” Lexi Ethan Zavier Ryan Dairy Feeder 1) All objects must be inside the booth or attached to booth. Keep Bowen Renner Kemler Renner items out of aisles. Kaleb Olive Eli Lillian 2) Members must take part in making some of the decorations. Dairy Kraner Dumbrow Scarlett Hempfling 3) The projects should be the focus, not the decorations. 4) The projects in the booth are not being judged as part of the Jarrod Ella Quitin Jarrod decorations. Swine 5) Names of all the members of your organization must be displayed. Radabaugh Lamb Parrish Radabaugh 6) The organization and its name must be prominently displayed in Tara Josephine Cody the booth. Austin 7) The Junior Fair Board is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Goats Radabaugh Arnold Carey Gamble 8) Curtain colors selected for 2021 are Black. Some booths may not have back panel of curtain. Contact committee with questions. Cassie Elyssa Kaylee Emily Sheep SHOWMANSHIP Priest Renner Owens Greulach Showmanship is a traditional demonstration of each member’s Cody Lauren Adeline Cody ability as a handler of each livestock species. It shows evidence of Poultry familiarity with the member’s animal and also quality of grooming Gamble Anspach Carr Gamble and fitting. Cody Kaleb Dereck Cody Turkey Black Inc. Showmanship Gamble Denman Yougn Gamble Incentive Dylann Evvy Cassidy Maddy Each exhibitor who wins the Rabbit respective age division of Carey Lamb Rank Lamb their showmanship class will Kaygen Alexis Jacob be awarded Junior ($30), Horses Bogle Hoaglin Dealey

SHOWMAN OF SHOWMEN CONTEST: Intermediate ($40), Senior ($50), and Champion ($50). Rules: 1) Each contestant must have won the current year Champion of Champions or Senior Showman Contestant of the nine classes of animals included in the show. Only one (1) entry per animal class permitted. 49 2) Each showmanship winner will participate in all classes 6) All Market Shows are Partial Terminal. 3) Each showmanship winner should line up animals from his/her barn for the rest to use in contest. 7) All champions must go through the sale ring. This will count as the 4) Livestock divisions represented: Beef, Dairy Feeder, Dairy, Sheep, exhibitor’s trip for that species. If an exhibitor has Grand & Reserve Swine, Poultry, Turkeys, Rabbits, Horses, and Goats. 5) A tie will be broken by the person with the most first place 8) Champion in the same species, both the Grand & Reserve Cham- scores; or a show off with a determined class. pions will be sold. Or, if an exhibitor has Grand & Reserve Champions 6) Should one contestant win two (2) Champion Showman classes in two (2) species, all four (4) will sell. he/she will pick one class to be judged in with the runner-up taking Youth must declare final destination at time of weigh-in. If youth is his/her place in the other class. The runner-up will also show if unsure at the time of weigh-in whether an animal will be entered the winner is unable to participate. The Junior Fair Board shall be in the sale, the decision can be changed to sell must be made and notified in advance of this situation. reported no later than Monday, September 6, 2021 at 2:00pm to the 7) The main objective of this contest is get 4-H and FFA members Junior Fair Board Office. with different species of animals together and to have fun! 8) Results will be posted and a copy will be provided to each 9) A terminal show is one in which all animals shown must be slaugh- participant. tered.

Animal Dress Up Contest Rules: 10) A terminal sale is one in which all animals consigned to sale must be sold through the auction and slaughtered. 1) Each contestant must register with the Jr. Fair Board prior to the contest and fill out an informational form for the announcer. 11) Dairy Feeders sold through the sale must go to the support buy- Groups can register as one entry. er. The Van Wert County Junior Fair Sale is a terminal sale. Animals 2) Open to all ages and any animal being exhibited on the fair- not sold in the sale, which are a part of terminal show, will be sold at grounds. the support price and loaded on an approved packer truck. Violators 3) Awards will be broken down into categories of age. of this rule may be prosecuted. 4) Prizes to be awarded to top individuals or groups. 5) No Entry Fee to Participate 12)Participation by dairy exhibitors in the sale of milk will be counted as once through the ring (this includes any member receiving pro- JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK SALE ceeds from the dairy sale). The Junior Fair Livestock Sale is designed to encourage young peo- I. Junior Fair Constitution ple to undertake livestock projects and to reward them for their efforts. Local businesses, organizations, families and individuals A---Organization support the members through purchase of animals at or over 1) This organization shall be known as the Van Wert County Junior market price. The order of species sold is rotated each year, with Fair Board. the gallon of milk sold first. 2) The Junior Fair Board exists to promote youth activities related to In 2021, the order of sale will be: Milk, Dairy Feeders, Rabbits, the fair, to develop leadership, and to demonstrate and illustrate the Sheep and Goats, and Swine, Chickens, Turkeys and Steers wealth of knowledge and the resource of the young people of our 1) Chickens, Turkeys, and Rabbits need to meet weight require- community. It shall be conducted in cooperation with the Van Wert ments listed for each species in order to go through the Junior County (Senior) Fair Board under the guidance of the Junior Fair Fair Livestock Sale. Swine, Dairy Feeders, Steers, Sheep, and Goats Advisory Committee. that are underweight are still eligible unless determined unfit by a Veterinarian 3) The Junior Fair shall consist of youth organizations in Van Wert County who qualify under the following provisions: 2) They must be within the species specified weight limits to a) Must have parent organization or be affiliated with county, state, be eligible for Champion and Reserve Champion, 4-H and FFA or national chapter group; underweight and overweight animals will be given a show grade of b) Must have a constitution and by-laws, which include purposes B. Animals that are in question, will be addressed on a situational similar to that of the Junior Fair; basis. See species section for further details. c) Must have been organized and active for at least two years; d) Must submit a formal application for membership to the Junior 3) Livestock in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale will be sold in dollar Fair Board along with a copy of the organization’s constitution, by- increments above support price. This will allow buyers to know the laws, and a membership and advisors list; immediate amount of money that they are donating to the live- e) Must be approved by a committee composed of at least six (6) stock exhibitor. The buyer’s bill will be the amount of the bid if the Junior Fair Board members and advisors, and, in turn be approved by animal is to be sold back at support price. If the buyer is keeping Senior Fair; because the Junior Fair budget falls under the respon- the animal to be slaughtered by an approved packer, the amount sibility of the Senior Board, all applications for membership must owed will be the bid price plus the support price. receive approval of the Senior Board before admittance may be granted. 4) A commission of 2.5% is taken from the individual sales for the f) Membership in the Junior Fair shall start in the next calendar year maintenance and support of the Junior Fair Board and the pay- after application is approved. ment of livestock check-off fees. g) No Junior Fair organization shall include in its membership require- ments any rule, oath, or pledge that would be discriminatory to any 5) Livestock exhibitors may only go through the sale ring one (1) person otherwise eligible for Junior Fair membership. time per species. Exhibitors are allowed two (2) trips maximum through the sale ring. 4) There shall be two (2) classes of exhibits on exhibition at the Ju- nior Fair, Individual and Group. Individual exhibits and awards shall 50 be limited to those organizations supported whole or part by pub- unexcused and excused meetings, totaling five (5) will be called lic monies as specified by revised code of the General Assembly of to a hearing before the Advisors and 2-4 senior members, who the State of Ohio. (At this time includes 4-H, FFA.) have parliamentary rights in the hearing, but no voting rights, and the state of their membership will be determined, along with any B---Membership repercussions that entails. a) The Consequences: The Junior Fair Board shall be composed of: i) Inactive members receive no Junior Fair Premiums and will not be issued a Junior Fair Board Pass. Inactive members may not 1) Regular Membership attend any meetings for the rest of the Junior Fair calendar year. a) Regular members are youth who represent member organiza- ii) Repercussions for failing to appear at the attendance committee tions and have parliamentary rights (Must be at least a freshman in after the 4th absence and if not excused: high school or 15 years old) iii) * Forfeiture of premiums and passes b) Members term length will be until the member is no longer iv) * Dismissal from the Junior Fair Board eligible to participate in the Jr. Fair (No older than 18 as of January v) * Other penalties at the discretion of the Junior Fair Board 1 or the current year) and as long as they remain in good standing with one of the approved parent organizations. 4) Junior Fair Board members should, at all times conduct them- c) Membership will be comprised of a total of 30 members. selves properly and exhibit a positive mental attitude towards the Junior Fair or be removed from the Junior Fair Board. 2) Membership Selection: a) Qualified Candidates will be required to submit an application of 5) All members will be subject to the current year Code of Conduct intent by the deadline of the current year. approved by the Junior Fair Board. b) Members must be at least 15 years old or a freshman in High School and be in good standing with 1 or more of the parent C---Meetings organizations. c) Candidates who have submitted an application will be subject to 1) A reorganization meeting shall be held each December and an interview process to be determined by the selection commit- regular meetings will be held as needed. tee. If the number of candidates do not outnumber the available At the reorganization meeting the members going off the Junior positions, all qualified candidates will be awarded membership Fair Board shall be able to nominate candidates for officers, but without interview. cannot vote. d) The selection committee will be organized by the current year Junior Fair Board Advisors. 2) All meetings shall be conducted according to parliamentary e) All first year members will be under probationary status until procedure. the completion of their first year and complete a performance review following fair week. 3) Quorum: The members present at a regular or special meeting f) First year members going into their second year will reinterview of which due notice has been given by publication or by letter shall to remain on the board at the same time as new member appli- constitute a quorum for transacting business, provided the number cants. is not less than eight (8) and representing at least two (2) member organizations or Junior Fair departments. 2) Advisors: a) Advisors, with parliamentary rights only, shall consist of at least D---Officers the following: Jr. Fair Coordinator (as appointed by the Senior Fair Board), the Senior Fair Board Superintendent, the Ohio State Uni- 1) Junior Fair Board officers shall be President, Vice President, Sec- versity Extension Educator or Program Assistant in charge of 4-H, retary, Treasurer and Reporter. Terms are one (1) year, with offices other Extension personnel as willing to serve, three (3) members elected by ballot at the December meeting. of the county 4-H Advisory Council, all Agriculture Education in- a) Duties of the President: Preside at the session of the board, structors, one (1) advisor from all other participating organizations, seeing organizational rules are enforced. and up to three (3) Advisors. At-Large Advisors must complete b) Duties of Vice President: Assume the duties and responsibilities an application form (available from Senior Fair Board office). The of the President during his/her absence. Oversee the proper func- completed application must be returned to the Senior Fair Board tioning of all committees office by November 30 for consideration as an At-Large Advisor for c) Duties of the Secretary: Record all business transacted by the the following year. At-Large Advisors will serve up to a three year board and notify members of all meetings. The minutes of all term, with terms staggered such that there can be only one new meetings shall be kept on file in the Senior Fair Board office and At-Large Advisor each year. At-Large Advisors will be appointed made available to members. by a majority consensus of the current adult advisors to the Junior d) Duties of Treasurer: Record all receipts and disbursements of Fair Board. money in Junior Fair Board accounts. The books shall be audited prior to the turning over of the books to the new treasurer. 3) Members should attend all meetings. Any member unexcused e) Duties of Reporter: Plan public information on programs with from missing any three (3) meetings will be called to a hearing be- local Radio, Television, Newspaper, Service Clubs and Social Media fore the Advisors and 2-4 senior members, who have parliamenta- and make use of other opportunities to tell the Jr. Fair story. ry rights in the hearing, but no voting rights, and the state of their membership will be determined, along with any repercussions that 2) All officers’ terms begin at their election. entails. Any member excused from any seven (7) meetings will be called to a hearing before the Advisors and 2-4 senior members, E---Executive Committee who have parliamentary rights in the hearing, but no voting rights, and the state of their membership will be determined, along with 1) The officers and advisors shall constitute the Executive Commit- any repercussions that entails. Any member with a combination of tee; a group empowered to transact board business of an emergen 51 cy, discretionary, or other assigned nature. Chairpersons 2) All members who stay overnight must set up sleeping quarters of committees are welcome to present relevant information at any in areas so designated by the Senior Fair Board. Curfew hours are executive committee session. from 12:00 midnight until 6:00am. Non-livestock exhibitors’ curfew hours in livestock areas are 11:30pm until 6:30am unless under F---Amendment Policy direct parental supervision.

1) This Constitution may be altered or amended at any regular 3) Junior Fair exhibitors may show in respective open classes on meeting of the Board when due notice of such alteration or amend- membership tickets purchased by parent. Livestock department ment shall have been given at a regular meeting procedures. exhibitors are subject to pay stall rent, with the animals housed in the junior livestock quarters, or quarters designated by the Senior II. General Fair Board during the fair in order to be eligible for premiums.

1) Junior Fair participant may not exhibit in the same project area V. Code of Ethics through different youth organizations or in more than one (1) Junior Fair with the exception of the Ohio State Fair. 1) Participation in The Junior Fair is a privilege. All Junior Fair rules must be followed. 2) One animal per class unless stated differently in department rules. 2) Junior Fair members are expected to be cooperative to all Junior and Senior Fair officials, volunteers, parents, and members of the 3) Members hold primary responsibility for their own projects. public.

4) Adult participation in project work should be limited to guiding 3) Practice good sportsmanship in all fair events or activities. and teaching. 4) Junior Fair members should strive for quality in all exhibits. 5) Junior Fair participants must successfully meet all requirements (Livestock exhibitors refer to policy statement on care of animals in of their youth organization before being eligible to exhibit in the the livestock section.) Junior Fair. 5) Parental/Grandparent help or other adult assistance should be 6) The Junior Fair Board and its representatives maintain the right limited to guiding and teaching, while not doing the actual work. to use any reasonable means to investigate any allegation, formal or informal, part of or pertaining to Junior Fair matters. 6) Dress for any Junior Fair event or activity should be neat and appropriate. 7) Exhibits are released only upon permission of Senior and Junior Fair Department Superintendents. VI. Responsibility & Authority

8) All Junior Fair livestock entry forms (including Cloverbud partic- 1) The County Fair is an event sponsored by the County Agricultur- ipants) must be filed in the Senior Fair Board Office by the estab- al Society (Senior Fair Board) in order to promote progress in com- lished deadline or face a $10 per business day fee, up to a maxi- munity-wide interests of agriculture, education, arts, and sciences, mum of $100 for each species per member. After ten (10) days, the and to improve the standard of living throughout the county. Junior Fair Board reserves the right to refuse late entries. Deadline as determined by the Senior Fair Board. 2) The Junior Fair is a consortium of youth organizations run cooperatively under the sanction of the Agricultural Society for the III. Eligibility purpose of showcasing educational youth programs throughout the county. The Junior Fair Board utilizes authority vested in it by 1) The Junior Fair is open to all boys and girls, no older than 18, (as the Senior Fair Board and the cooperating youth organizations to of January 1 of the year) regardless of race, creed, national origin, regulate Junior Fair events and activities. In so doing, the Junior and who are bona fide current members of a Van Wert County Fair Board sets parameters for overall inclusion in Fair activities youth organization that meets the requirements of that organiza- without restricting the ability of individual youth organizations to tion and of the above constitution. formulate their own policies for membership. a) Only members who have reached 8 years of age and 3rd grade by January 1 are eligible to exhibit in competitive events. Younger 3) The 4-H program is a major component of the youth develop- members (i.e.: 4-H Cloverbuds) may enter noncompetitive exhi- ment program area of Ohio State University Extension, an outreach bitions only, separate from the competitive classes. 2) Members’ educational organization aimed at meeting the needs of county entries must fit into the divisions allowed for their organizations by citizenry. All rules pertaining to 4-H program policies come under the Junior Fair. 4-H members may exhibit in the 4-H project classes; the jurisdiction of the Exten 4-H & FFA members may exhibit in the livestock classes, other spe- sion Professional(s) in charge of the 4-H Youth Development cific project eligibility are listed by departments. program.

2) No entry fee will be charged in the Junior Fair. 4) The FFA is an educational program run through the public schools resourced by the Ohio Department of Vocational Educa- IV. Admission tion. All rules pertaining to FFA policies come under the jurisdiction of the FFA advisors, respectively. 1) A $5.00 admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds must be pur- chased by all individual Junior Fair exhibitors, providing they are 13 5) Other youth organizations, such as Scouts, etc. are recognized years of age or older. This ticket is good for the entire fair week. as self-sufficient entities responsible for their own policies and regulations. 52 6) The rules listed in the Junior Fair handbook and minutes are 1) Premium money is paid by the Senior Fair Board for exhibition of derived from the cooperative authority of the Senior Fair Board, the project work. The premium disbursed is based upon amounts set for Junior Fair Board, and youth organizations involved. Enforcement of each category or department on an individual or group basis. such may be handled by any Junior Fair official, including Junior Fair Board advisors, members, and Senior Fair Board members. 2) Premiums will be paid in accordance with the premium list set up for each department, subject to prorating, if funds are not sufficient. 7) Junior Fair rules will be enforced, suspended, or added to upon action by the Junior Fair Executive Committee with the approval of 3) 4-H Cloverbud members are eligible for livestock participation Junior Fair Board advisors and Senior Fair Board members, for best premiums only if there is a special noncompetitive pee-wee show in interests of the Junior Fair. that species.

VII. Penalties 4) No fair premium will be paid for market livestock/meat pens.

1) No person shall be allowed to exhibit in the Van Wert County 5) Youth must show 4-H ID, FFA ID, Valid Driver’s License, or be ac- Junior Fair, who has been banned for disciplinary or other similar companied by parent or guardian to receive premium. reason from other county, independent, or state fairs for a period commensurate with the ban. 6) Premiums not picked up during the fair will be held for a maxi- mum of thirty (30) days. After 30 days, the Fair Board may choose to 2) Exhibitors must abide by the rules of the Junior and Senior Fair or cancel the premium will be asked to leave the grounds, forfeit any premiums or awards, and will be subject to further sanctions appropriate to the offend- X. Livestock ing actions. A. Ownership 3) Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding, age, owner- ship and other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and 1) All market animals exhibited must be completely and fully owned deception. Any premiums, trophies, awards or sale money won by (as evidenced by bill of sale or registration papers) including all such exhibitor will be withheld. showing rights, and in complete possession and continual care of the exhibitor on and after June 1 (or see related dates under section 4) Any animal being fitted in an unethical manner, or otherwise H-Identification.). Exceptions to this deadline are given for the fol- tampered with, shall be disqualified from fair exhibition along with lowing classes: any exhibitor involved. a) Steer (effective date of ownership is January 1 of current year) b) Market rabbits (effective date of ownership is 35 days before the 5) Should fraud or deception and proof or wrongdoing be discov- start of the fair) c) Farrow to finish swine (effective date of owner- ered after the animal has been shown and prior to the sale, such ship is April animal shall not be permitted to sell. The animals placing next in line at the show shall not move up, 2). All other market hogs are June 1. unless a line of succession was named at the original show (i.e. a 2a) Breeding animals may be leased, with a current Lease Agreement third, fourth, etc, was chosen). Should violation be discovered after on file at the OSU Extension Office on or before June 1 (Or next the sale, all sale money shall be returned to the buyer, all premiums business day) of the current year. Animals that may be leased are: and trophies will be forfeited, and the animals placing next in line Beef Heifers and Bulls, Beef Feeder Calves, Dairy Animals, Breeding shall not move up. Does and Bores, Breeding Ewes and Rams, Breeding Guilts, Breeding Rabbits, Fancy Poultry, Horses and Alpacas. Only Leases made on 6) Any person guilty of using illegal substances on an animal or the approved Van Wert Co. Jr. Fair Breeding Lease Agreement Form. failing to follow the rules of the Van Wert County Senior & Junior No Market Animals may be leased. Fair Premium Book shall be banned from exhibiting at the Van Wert County Fair for a minimum of fifteen (15) years. The right to an 3) All poultry broilers and turkeys must be raised by the exhibitor annual review shall be provided after the fifteen-year period. from chicks. Turkeys must originate from Coopers bulk order, no reordering permitted. 7) Any other immediate family member (father, mother, or sibling) will be barred from exhibiting at the Van Wert County Fair for a 4) If a Junior Fair exhibitor is unable to show any of his exhibits due period of five (5) years. The right to an annual review shall be pro- to conflicts in judging schedules, or unavoidable absence, that exhib- vided after the five-year period. Any person found guilty of a felony it may be shown by another Van Wert County Junior Fair exhibitor offense resulting from animal tampering or cheating in connection only. with the showing of an animal in the State of Ohio shall be barred from showing at the Van Wert County Fair for life. 5) In no department can the same animals be shown both as market and breeding stock. VIII. Protest Policy 6) In case of a dead or sick livestock project animal, the youth must 1) Any protests against a policy and/or rule interpreta tion must be display at the Fair a poster or educational display to receive their made in writing to the Junior Fair Board and remitted to the Junior premium and inform advisor or OSU Extension office of intent. Fair secretary. A fee of $30.00 must accompany the written request, which will be deposited in the Junior Fair Board general fund. B. Dress Code

2) Junior Fair officials may, on their own professional judgment, 1) The following list of clothing items are prohibited from being worn investigate any situation that so merits. during ALL Junior Fair shows and during the Junior Fair Livestock Sale: Shorts, sweatpants, leggings, yoga pants, capri pants, any IX. Premiums pants with holes, low-cut shirts , tank tops, halter tops, or shirts 53 with inappropriate words, symbols, or logos. Jeans should be worn, proved by the Senior Fair Board. No exceptions. closed-toe shoes (for safety), shirts should be tucked-in (or not be so long that they could be caught/snagged), and non-revealing. 3) All animals consigned to sale must be sold through the Junior Fair auction. 2) A shirt will be provided to anyone deemed in violation of dress code, and must be worn to show and participate in Junior Fair 4) Feeders must go to the approved Junior Fair Board Support Event. Buyer.

3) No farm or breeder name shall be displayed on exhibitor during G. Live Animal Carcass Examination show. 1) All project animals will be subject to pre-fair inspection or testing 4) If dress code is then violated, premiums will be forfeited at any time by appropriate fair or youth program officials or their representatives. Refusal to allow such inspection will disqualify the C. Health Regulations animal from exhibition and its privileges at any county and state fairs. 1) Health regulations for Junior Fair shall conform to open class regulations. 2) The Junior Fair Board and its representatives maintain the right to inspect and/or detain any animal, or to use any reasonable 2) No health papers are required for any animal unless they were means to investigate any allegation, formal or informal, part of or purchased or shown out-of-state. All Junior Fair participants with pertaining to Junior Fair matters. livestock will be checked in at the barn for proper certification in Quality Assurance Training and for Drug Use Notification Forms H. Tampering/Misrepresentation (DUNF). 1) Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding, age, own- 3) All animals must be drug-residue free by the FIRST day of the fair. ership or other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and deception. Any premiums, trophies, awards, or sale money will be 4) If an animal needs treatment after arriving at the fairgrounds, withheld. consult the Junior Fair Board for approval. 2) Unethical fitting shall include, but not be limited to: 5) All market hogs must be free from Ractopamine from birth to a) any injection of gas, solid or liquid under the skin to alter the slaughter. normal conformation; b) any cutting or tearing of the hide or underneath the hide or D. Animal Grooming/Fitting removal of tissue in an attempt to alter the shape of the animal; c) any attempts to disrupt or change normal dental development; 1) For specific rules on this area, please see “Tampering/Misrepre- d) any attempt to dye or color of the individuals which alters their sentation” & the rulebook area for each species. natural coloration (neutral/clear coloring only may be used). e) any artificial tail heads or polls; E. Member/Adult Involvement f) any attempts to change the degree of firmness of any individual animal. 1) Only an immediate family (Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle) or Guardian of exhibitor by marriage or 3) Penalties for unethical practices shall include at least forfeiture of by law, Jr. Fair Member, or county resident, may assist the exhibitor Junior Fair premiums, awards, and other benefits. Proper authori- with the normal exercising, feeding, grooming, and caring for the ties will be notified of any illegal activities. animal while on the fairgrounds I. Identification 2) Any exhibitor violating this registration requirement shall be disqualified from showing livestock or poultry at the fair. 1) All market livestock exhibited in county Junior Fair shows must conform to the county animal identification guidelines as given- be 3) All exhibitors must be present, directly involved, and actively low. All identification procedures must be completed by the official participating during any grooming of their animal. county date supervised by Junior Fair officials or their approved representatives and be owned as listed under section X.A (Livestock 4) No person is to coach an exhibitor while the exhibitor is showing Ownership). or fitting an animal in the show ring. a) Family Tagging: Swine, Steers, Dairy Feeders, Sheep, and Goats are all eligible for family tagging. Each exhibitor must have one ani- F. Terminal Shows/Sales mal designated to them, and may share up to four (4) other animals with an immediate family member. 1) The Van Wert County Junior Fair Livestock sale is terminal; b) Market Hogs: Ear tagged in member’s name by required date all sale animals (including hogs, steer, lambs, poultry, rabbits, & as set by the Junior Fair Board. No more than five (5) tagged per market goats) must go directly to the Junior Fair sale packer, or an exhibitor. Farrowed & Finished hogs must be noted at the time of approved state or USDA slaughterhouse, selected by the Senior weigh in. Fair Board. The Dairy Feeders will go to the support buyer & not c) Steer: (Market, Dairy, & Performance) Ear tagged in January at be slaughtered. If an animal goes through the sale, it may not go official Junior Fair Board steer weigh-in event. No more than five (5) home, but must go to a Junior Fair Board support buyer. tagged per exhibitor. d) Dairy Feeders: Ear tagged at official Junior Fair Board weigh-in 2) All champion and reserve market animals must sell and be event, usually in June. No more than five (5) tagged per exhibitor. slaughtered at the ODA- or USDA- licensed slaughterhouse ap e) Beef Feeders: No identification. 54 f) Market Sheep & Goat: Scrapies ID declared at weigh-in, at the not clean, or continue to be reported will be subject to a red official Junior Fair Board event in June. No more than five (5) card. violation. Members with three written violations will be tagged per division. asked to remove their exhibit and forfeit their sale and premium g) Market Chickens: Bands distributed at county Fair for sale money purposes. h) Market Turkeys: Bands distributed at county Fair for sale pur- 6) All Junior Fair exhibits (livestock and non livestock) must be in poses. place by the time and date specified in the current year schedule i) Market Rabbit: Tattooed at official Junior Fair Board tattoo event, usually in August. No more than six (6). K. Weigh-In j) Breeding Animals: Papered and identified, if required by show rules. 1) Animals will be weighed one (1) time only. k) Dairy Animals: Papered (registered); or Permanent ear tag (non-registered). 2) All weight limits will be strictly enforced. l) Horses: All identification and required forms, on file at the OSU Extension Office by June 1 of the current year. 3) For an animal to qualify for Best Rate of Gain of any species, J. Care/Stall/Housing the animal must fall in the specified weight category as stated in each specie rules. 1) Mistreatment of Junior Fair Livestock will result in disciplinary action being taken, including: holding of premiums, removing 4) Exhibitors who are unable to weigh their animals prior to awards, and loss of sale privileges. If improper care continues or is attending the fair still have a number of options available to found to be severe, suspension from future Junior Fairs will result. identify. Contact the Extension Office or a Jr. Fair Board member for details. See individual livestock departments as listed in the 2) All Junior Fair Livestock exhibitors are required to keep individ- Junior Fair Book for more guidelines and restrictions on each ual animals and quarters clean at all times and must assist in the species. general cleanliness of the barn. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a penalty of lowering the premium of the animal involved QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAINING CERTIFICATION one (1) letter grade. It is mandatory for all Junior Fair exhibitors of market livestock 3) Straw or feed will NOT be furnished by the Junior Fair. All sup- projects to complete the Livestock Quality Assurance Program. plies are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Included project areas are: Sheep, Dairy, Beef, Swine, Goat, Dairy Feeders, Rabbits, and Poultry projects. 4) All livestock exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their own DUNF (Drug Use Notification Forms) are required for all milking pens at the conclusion of the fair. Pens must be clean by date as or market animals, exceptions: Rabbits and Dairy Feeders; this determined by the Senior Fair Board. Exhibitors with pens not rule per the Livestock Show Reform Act Advisory Board and the cleaned out by this deadline will be assessed a $15.00 fee per pen. Ohio Department of Agriculture, October, 1998. This fee will be deducted from exhibitor’s sale check. Any violator not receiving a sale check will be billed for the fee, which must be Section I paid before the exhibitor may participate in next year’s fair. Feed and water must stay with the animal until it is loaded. This may be 1) All Junior Fair Exhibitors must obtain Quality Assurance Train- removed right after animals are loaded on the truck. ing by attending one of the Quality Assurance Training clinics provided by a Certified Trainer. Stall Cleaning by Species: a) Beef: Leave bedding in place, remove trash from area 2) The DUNF form must be turned in at the time animals are b) Dairy: Leave bedding in place, remove trash from area brought to the fair. If exhibitor has not been certified through c) Dairy Feeders: Leave bedding in place, remove trash from area a Quality Assurance Program or has not completed the DUNF, d) Goats: Pen cleaned, Bedding placed in aisleway after animals exhibitor will NOT be allowed to show animals at the Van Wert have been removed County Fair. e) Sheep: Pen cleaned, Bedding placed in aisleway after animals have been removed 3) Health papers are NOT required this for an animal species, f) Swine: Pen cleaned, Bedding placed in aisleway after animals UNLESS they originated from or were shown at another livestock have been removed show out-of-state. g) Poultry: Pens cleaned, bedding removed and taken to bunker at end of running horse barn #1 Section II h) Turkey and Waterfowl: Pens cleaned, bedding removed and taken to bunker at end of running horse barn #1 1) These changes have been incorporated to help keep youth ex- i) Horses and Camelids: Stalls cleaned, bedding must be removed hibitors aware of the need to have animals drug-free (exhibition and taken to bunker at end of Running Horse Barn #1. drug residue legal) on the first day of the fair. j) Rabbits: Clean area as instructed by adult barn Supervisors 2) If an animal becomes sick or lame during the fair, notify the 5) All livestock exhibitors are responsible for cleaning and main- barn superintendent and/or Jr. Fair Advisor and appropriate taining their pens in good order. Members should strive to clean treatment must be approved with assistance from the Fair Vet. their pens daily or more if needed. To preserve the image of good animal husbandry, pens that are found to be unsatisfactory will be 3) Parents are required to sign the DUNF to certify the animals reported to adult junior fair board advisors as being in question. are drug-free and residue levels are legal, unless exhibitor is 18 Adult junior fair board advisors will document and communicate years old. with exhibitors to give them a verbal warning. Members who do 55 4) Promotion of Quality Assurance Training and the use of the 3) GOOD: 4-H member met only some of the requirements. They DUNF is a positive tool for sale of Junior Fair Animals and the use needed more project knowledge and a more extensive exhibit. of the DUNF and Quality Assurance education results in fewer, if any, tamper rule violations. 4) NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: 4-H member did not meet any of the project requirements. 4-H INTERVIEW JUDGING 5) Outstanding interview awards will be given any projects to I. Purpose of Interview Judging recognize top projects.

a) Interview judging, required of all 4-H projects, enhances the ed- 6) Consideration in judging will be given for member’s age and ucational experience, gains the member interviewing skills, builds number of years in the same project or project area. Members self-esteem and provides a leveling effect between members with should fill out a “4-H Winning Plan” if any accomodations are or without top animals in livestock projects. Completed records required. and 4-H judging interviews are necessary to be eligible for the show ring or for exhibition at the fair. 7) The 4-H grade will not affect the fair show placing. 8) Members who do not take part in regular judging will need to II. Interview Judging Guidelines be graded by their 4-H advisor for completion.

a) Livestock interview judging will be completed by 4-H judging DEPARTMENT 3400- 4-H PROJECTS and makeup scores and turned into the office no later than August 9th, 2019. b) The 4-H final grade on which ribbons and premiums are based 1) 4-H is the major youth development for non-livestock projects will be 100% interview evaluation. Live- program of Ohio State University Exten- stock project final grade will combine interview of 51% and show sion within the College of Food, Agricul- ring grade of 49%. County fair premium money is given for each tural, and Environmental Sciences. . It non-market class. pairs education with fun & community c) Interview judging of all projects is required for 4-H members; living in a club system to teach life skills those not participating will be automatically graded incomplete. and build positive esteem in young 1) No youth will be permitted to exhibit at the county or state fair people. as a member of the 4-H program without participating in interview judging. 2) 4-H is open to all young people, at least 8 years of age and in 2) Interview judging is required for project completion, regardless the third grade on January 1 of the current year, and no older than if member shows their animal or exhibit at the fair. 18 on January 1 of the current year; of any race, color, religion, 3) Members must interview only once for each project regardless creed, or ability. Clubs may also accept 5-8 year old 4-H Cloverbud of number of animals raised under that project. members; while 4-H has its roots in rural life, the majority of its d) Interview will consist of questions on project book knowledge, members are now non-rural. records (feeding, breeding, vet, etc.), and general 4-H knowledge. Members may also be asked to present their project as a demon- 3) The 4-H projects listed on the following pages are one method stration to the advisors before being asked of achieving the 4-H educational experience. 4-H’ers exhibit these the OSU Extension Office. For further details and information to show their pride and accomplishment in “learning by doing.” members should contact the Extension Office. The exhibits themselves are just a symbol of the time and effort e) Judging Requirements: that each member puts into his/her club through projects, com- 1) Member must bring completed project book and complete, up- munity service, and leadership activities. to-date project records (i.e.: feed record, income, expenses, etc.) to livestock interview judging. Check the current County and Fair 4) To be a member in good standing and for fair exhibition Requirement book for other 4-H project judging requirements. privileges, a 4-H member must attend at least 50% of their club’s 2) Members must complete all project requirements as stated in meetings. Failure to comply with this rule will result in loss of 4-H the record book. privileges. For more information see 4-H member guidelines in 3) Members who have participated in a project more than one (1) Ohio 4-H Family Guide and Van Wert County Family Guide for the year should be able to demonstrate significant advancement in current year. knowledge and skills during the interview. Lack of progression may result in the project being graded down. 4) Visual aid requirements vary and members should refer to the guidelines in the project book. 4-H Educator Sarah 4-H Master Gardener Office Associate 5) Livestock projects are required to complete skillathons for Jackson Program Coordinator project completion. Rachel Hoverman 4-H GRADING: The following ribbons will be awarded at the member’s respective Agricultural & SNAP-ED Program 4-H Summer Intern project judging (Still Project). Natural Resources Assistant Chole Gamble Educator Melissa Mount 1) SUPERIOR: 4-H member went above and beyond project Curtis Young requirements. They had superior knowledge of the project and developed an extensive exhibit.

2) OUTSTANDING: 4-H member met all project requirments. They had basic knowledge of subject matter and a nice exhibit. 56 4-H VOLUNTEERS Class 3401-4-H Projects Sup Out Good Part Barnyard Buddies: Kendra Heffelfinger, Robin Schumm, Anthony Shellabarger 1 Animal Science 5 4 3 3 Bunny Hoppers: Matt and Melissa Bockrath, Chris and Christine 2 Child & Family Development 5 4 3 3 Heizman, Phil and Sara Lape, Don and Susan Mosier, Jacque 3 Clothing 6 5 4 4 Welch, Judy Wortman Clever Clovers: Marie Markward 4 Communication 5 4 3 3 Farmtastic: Patricia Hoersten, Debra Pohlman 5 Creative & Leisure Arts 5 4 3 3 Harrison Jolly Boosters: Amanda Scarlett, Ashley Showalter Hoaglin Farmers: Beth Evans 6 Food & Nutrition 5 4 3 3 Jackson Lively: Ernest Welch, Molly Welch 7 Healthy Living 5 4 3 3 Leaders of the Future: Lindi Coil 8 Home Living 5 4 3 3 Ohio Challengers: Jean Auld, Judy Wortman Ohio City Blue Ribbon Workers: Brenda DeLong 9 Leadership 5 4 3 3 Shooting Stars: Katherine Parrish 10 Money Management 5 4 3 3 Udder Dair Club: Susan Hempfling, Dennis McCoy, Jill McCoy Van Wert Interstate Exchange 4-H Club: Amanda Deatrick, Stepha- 11 Natural Resources 5 4 3 3 nie Gamble, T. Jay Gamble, Cindy Harting, Clair II, Joy Short 12 STEM 5 4 3 3 Venedocia Lads and Lassies: Nancy Bonifas, Kristin Stant 13 Self-Determined 5 4 3 3 York Commanders: Lori Williams 14 Cloverbud 0 0 0 0 General Volunteers (Boards/Clubs/Committe/Events) Ria Adam, Ryan Adam, Nancy Black, Shayna DeLong, Lionel Enyart, DEPARTMENT 2100- FFA PROJECTS Mary Fallis, Diana Hoffman, Carrie Jellison, Marla Kemler, Ryan Entries open to FFA members and en- Mohr, Jennifer Nichols, Craig Pohlman, Stan Weldy, Nick Wolford rolled in Agricultural Education classes the immediate past school year. 1) All 4-H FASHION REVIEW & MODELING CONTEST: exhibits must be from regularly elected Style Show: Sunday, August and conducted projects by the exhibitor. 29, 2021 during the 4-H The project elections of the high school Awards Ceremony members must be on file in the office of Location: TBA State Supervisor of Agriculture Education 4-H Members who have or premiums will not be paid. taken a sewing project, model their project by cat- 2) Entries must be made using Van Wert County Junior Fair entry egory and experience level. blanks and certified by the teacher of Agriculture Education of The Fashion Review is a fun the school that student is attending. Each person making an entry way to showcase your hard must use a separate entry blank. A maximum of two (2) entries work on your 4-H project. will be permitted to one (1) exhibitor in any one (1) class.

Modeling in age groups, with trophies for beginner, intermediate 3) Guidelines for livestock double entries will be same as outlined and senior projects. Also, a presentation of the lifetime projects in 4-H Division. All FFA members exhibiting in FFA Division must be of a senior that showcases their history of sewing projects from Van Wert County residents. beginning to end. 4) All exhibits must be in place Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 3400 - 4-H PROJECTS & PREMIUMS 8:00pm, and remain in place until 7:00 pm Monday, September 6, 2021. 5)All entries are subjected to the rules and regulations set 1) Entries open to 4-H members in good standing. forth by the Junior and Senior Fair Boards of Van Wert County.

2) Entries must consist of those projects that have been judged 5) All entries are subjected to the rules and regulations set forth for the current 4-H year and completed either through traditional by the Junior and Senior Fair Boards of Van Wert County. judging or make up judging. 6) Entries shown in this department cannot be exhibited in any 3) All entries are subjected to the rules and regulations set forth other department of the Junior Fair. by the Junior and Senior Fair Boards of Van Wert County. Agriculture Education Instructors: 4) Entries shown in this department cannot be exhibited in any other department of the Junior Fair. Crestview Ericka Priest 5) Entries must be on display in the Jr. Fair Building for the dura- Delphos Scott Elwer tion of the Fair as described. Lincolnview Jordan Dues Parkway Alan Post DEPARTMENT 3400- 4-H PROJECTS Spencerville Ryan McMichael/ Lori Romie Vantage Mike Miller

57 Class 2101 Major Woodworking & Metal A B C Class 2110 Welding A B C 1 4-Wheeled Wagon 17.50 10 5 1 ARC Welding Display Beginner 3 2 1 2 2-Wheeled Cart 17.50 10 5 2 ARC Welding Display Advanced 3 2 1 3 Other Projects of Similar Scope 17.50 10 5 3 MIG Welding Display Beginner 3 2 1 4 MIG Welding Display Advanced 3 2 1 Class 2102 Advanced Woodworking A B C 5 Brazing Display 3 2 1 1 Picnic Table Tilt Top 9 5 3 2 Gun Cabinet 9 5 3 Class 2111 Soldering A B C 3 Show Box with Rack 9 5 3 1 Funnel 3 2 1 4 Feed Rack 9 5 3 2 Feed Scoop 3 2 1 5 Other Projects of Similar Scope 9 5 3 3 Other Projects of Similar Scope 3 2 1

Class 2103 Advanced Metal A B C Class 2112 Electricity A B C 1 Drill Press Stand 9 5 3 1 Electricity Display 3 2 1 2 Hydraulic Press 9 5 3 Class 2113 Other Projects A B C 3 Metal Storage Rack 9 5 3 1 Small Project Not Listed 3 2 1 4 Feed Rack 9 5 3 2 Medium Project Not Listed 6 4 2 5 Other Projects of Similar Scope 9 5 3 3 Large Project Not Listed 9 5 3

Class 2104 Medium Woodworking A B C 2200 – JUNIOR FAIR CROPS 1 Bookcase 6 4 2 Exhibitor will be allowed to make only one (1) entry in any one (1) 2 Picnic Table 6 4 2 class in this division. 4-H’ers entering the crop category must take a project in corn, small grain, soybeans, or self-determined. The 3 Deck 6 4 2 premium is based on the project grade for the educational display, 4 Show Box 6 4 2 which can be a poster or a crop display. (Ex: 10 ears of corn with the project book placed in the club booth.) Premiums will be based on 5 Other Projects of Simiar Scope 6 4 2 interview, record/project books, and display.

Class 2105 Medium Metal A B C 2202 Hay- Entry will 1 Barbeque Grill 6 4 2 include a 4” flake of hay 2 Work Table 6 4 2 formed from a mechan- 3 Other Projects of Simiar Scope 6 4 2 ical baler. Entry will be securely tied with Class 2106 Small Woodworking A B C twine, both directions. 1 Hog Hurdle 4 3 2 Entry will be from the current crop year & be 2 Tool Box 4 3 2 representative of stored 3 Cutting Board 4 3 2 Class hay from project A B C Part 4 Step Stool 4 3 2 1 Over 50% Alfalfa 5 4 3 3 5 Other Projects of Simiar Scope 4 3 2 2 Over 50% Clover 5 4 3 3 3 Over 50% Grass 5 4 3 3 Class 2107 Small Metal A B C 1 Post Driver 4 3 2 2 Foot Scraper 4 3 2 3 Other Projects of Simiar Scope 4 3 2 2203 Corn - Entry will consist of ten ears from Class 2108 CNC Projects A B C Class the current crop year A B C Part 1 All CNC Projects 6 4 2 1 Hybrid Corn 5 4 3 3 2 Popcorn 5 4 3 3 Class 2109 Plasma Cam Projects A B C 3 Sweet Corn 5 4 3 3 1 All Plasma Cam Projects 6 4 2

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2201 Potatoes - Entry will 2301 Angus 2304 Limousin 2307 Main Anjou consist of ten potatoes. Etry Limited to one stan- 2302 Simmental 2305 Shorthorn 2308 Crossbred Class dard variety of this area A B C Part 2303 Chianina 2306 Hereford 2309 Other Breeds 1 Potatoes 5 4 3 3 Beef Breeding Classes

Class A B C Part 2204 Small Grains - Entry 1 Cow- 2 Yr Old & Over 8.5 5 3 3 will consist of one gallon of grain harvested in the 2 Senior Yearling Heifer 8.5 5 3 3 Class current crop year A B C Part 3 Junior Yearling Heifer 8.5 5 3 3 1 Canola 5 4 3 3 4 Summer Yearling Heifer 8.5 5 3 3 2 Wheat 5 4 3 3 5 Senior Heifer Calf 8.5 5 3 3 3 Oats 5 4 3 3 6 Early Junior Heifer Calf 8.5 5 3 3 7 Late Junior Heifer Calf 8.5 5 3 3 8 Bull- 2 Yr Old & Over 8.5 5 3 3 2205 Soybeans- Entry will consist of five stalks from 9 Senior Yearling Bull 8.5 5 3 3 Class the current crop year A B C Part 10 Junior Yearling Bull 8.5 5 3 3 1 Soybeans 5 4 3 3 11 Summer Yearling Bull 8.5 5 3 3 12 Senior Bull Calf 8.5 5 3 3 2206 Tomatoes - Entry will 13 Late Junior Bull Calf 8.5 5 3 3 Class consist of ten tomatoes. A B C Part 14 Early Junior Bull Calf 8.5 5 3 3 1 Tomatoes 5 4 3 3 2400 – MARKET BEEF AND BEEF FEEDERS 2400- Market Beef and Beef Feeder Class Descriptions: 2207 Vegetables - Check No minimum weight has been set, with Ag Education instruc- but will be determined within rea- tor for display require- sonable limits and in collaboration Class ments A B C Part with the fair veterinarian. 1Vegetable Garden 5 4 3 3 Maximum 2 (Two) Entries Per Class 2Vine Crops 5 4 3 3 unless otherwise stated. Show Steers, Performance Steers, 2300 – BEEF DEPARTMENT & Dairy Steers must be calved on or after January 1, 2018. Beef Breeding Class Descriptions Beef Feeder Calves Maximum 2 (Two) Entries Per Class a) Calves must be in possession of exhibitor by August 1 of current unless otherwise stated. Class # year. must be used when making all b) Dairy-Beef Cross will show in Beef Feeder Class only. entries. To deter- c) Participants may enter one or two calves. mine Class #, combine Division # & Class # (Ex: Simmental Senior d) Calves must weigh between 350-650 pounds, they will be Yearling would be 2302-02). weighed in for class breakdown. The following birth dates shall determine all beef breeding e) Calves must be male, but do not have to be castrated or de- classes: horned for the fair. f) Show sticks are optional. Description Dates g) Calves are eligible to go through the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. Two Yr Old & Over Born before Aug 31, 2019 h) The purpose of this project is for exhibitors to show a beef feed- er calf at the present fair and use the same calf as a show steer at Senior Yearling Born from Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2019 the following year’s fair. Junior Yearling Born from Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2020 Dairy Market Beef Summer Yearling Born from May 1 to Aug 30, 2020 a)Must be 100% dairy breeding. No percentage of beef animals permitted. Senior Calf Born from Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2020 Performance Cattle Early Junior Calf Born from Jan 1 to March 31, 2021 Late Junior Calf Born after Apr 1, 2021

59 All cattle are to be weighed in at the January weigh-in. Dec- 6) See Dairy & Performance Beef clipping & grooming rules on laration of Performance Cattle must be decided at this time. preceding pages. Class will include heifers or steers that can be purchased from desired choice of seller. Class 2501 Dairy Feeders Grading System for Performance Steers 40% - Rate of Gain 1 Dairy Feeder Calf 40% - Scanning of Muscle 20% - Show Ring Placement 2600 – DAIRY DEPARTMENT In Case of Tie: 1) A maximum of 2 entries Scanning of Muscle score wins may be made in each age a) May be purchased outside of Van Wert County. category. b) Performance Steers CANNOT show in Market Beef Class. 2) Participants showing c) Ownership deadline is January 1 of the current year. milking dairy animals must d) Champion Performance Cattle will receive sale priority slots have DUNF and must be #2 and #5 of sale. certified in Quality Assur- Dairy & Performance Beef: Rules for Grooming & Clipping: ance. Clipping: Exhibi- 3) Dairy entries must have identification either through regis- tors may clip the tration papers or, if not registered, an ear tag, tattoo, etc. and hair on the steer information will be collected prior to the show. in the following areas: 2600 - Dairy Description of Classes (A) tail area, (B) The following birth dates shall determine all dairy classes: sheath, (C) top of neck, and (D) 1 Spring Calf after March 1, 2021 head and face. See 2 Winter Calf Dec 1, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021 example. 3 Fall Calf Dec 1, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021 Grooming: Only brushing and a minimal amount of fly spray, if needed, can 4 Summer Yearling Sept 1, 2020 - Nov 28, 2020 be used. No adhesives, paints, or oils of any kind are 5 Spring Yearling June 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020 allowed. 6 Winer Yearling Dec 1, 2019 - Feb 29, 2020 2400- Steers and Beef Feeder Classes: 7 Fall Yearling Sept 1, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019 Class 2401 Steers 8 2 year old from Sep 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2019 1 Market Beef 9 3 year old from Sep 1, 2017 - Aug 31, 2018 2 Performance Cattle 10 4 year old from Sep 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2017 3 Beef Feeder Calf 11 5 year old Sep 1, 2014 - Aug 31, 2015 4 Dair Market Beef 12 Aged Cow Born before Aug 31, 2015 13 Dry Cow Born before Sep 1, 2019 2500 – DAIRY FEEDERS 1) Calves must 2600 - Dairy Divisions be halter broken, washed, and Class Dairy A B C Part brushed for the show. 2601 Spring Calf 8.5 5 3 3 2602 Winter Calf 8.5 5 3 3 2) Show sticks are 2603 Fall Calf 8.5 5 3 3 optional. 2604 Summer Yearling 8.5 5 3 3 3) Animals must 2605 Spring Heifer Yearling 8.5 5 3 3 be 400-600 pounds at fair 2606 Winter Yearling 8.5 5 3 3 weigh-in to com- 2607 Fall Yearling 8.5 5 3 3 pete for champion 2608 2 year old Cow 8.5 5 3 3 and reserve and be 100% dairy animal. Underweight and overweight animals are not eligible to compete for Champion 2609 3 year old Cow 8.5 5 3 3 or Reserve Champion but may go through the sale. 2610 4 year old Cow 8.5 5 3 3 2611 5 year old Cow 8.5 5 3 3 4) Drug Use Notification Forms (DUNF) are not necessary for Dairy Feeders. 2612 Aged Cow 6+ Years 8.5 5 3 3 2613 Dry Cow 3 Years or Older 8.5 5 3 3 5) To qualify for Best Rate of Gain, the animal must have been 2600 - Dairy Breed Classes weighed at the June weigh-in and fall in the specified weight category. All bulls must be castrated with the testicles fully removed and all calves dehorned. 60 ing and farrowing experiences for their own project as part of 1 - Jersey 2 - Holstein 3 - Milking Shorthorn the market production process. 4 - Ayrshire 5 - Brown Swiss 6 - Guernsey Breeding Gilts 2700 – SWINE DEPARTMENT 1) Limit of two (2) entries per exhibitor in this class. 1) Market Hogs must have been identified and paperwork turned 2) Breeding gilts may not show in market hog class 01 or 02. in by the June deadline specified by the Jr. Fair Board. 3) Breeding gilts are not eligible for livestock auction.

2) Pure Bred Market Hogs will be 4) Gilts will be loaded out with take home market hogs ONLY. shown before the Crossbred mar- ket hogs. Prue Bred Hogs must be 5) No pre-identification is required. Possession by entry dead- able to show Purebred Paperwork line of current year if requested. 2700 - Swine Class description 3) Hogs will be shown in three weight classes (light, medium, and Class 2701 Hogs A B C Part heavy). Market Class Hogs must weigh 220-300 pounds, no excep- tions. 1 Crossbred Market Hog 2 Purebred Market Hog 4) Hogs will be separated into two (3) classes, Purebred Market Hogs, Crossbred Market Gilt classes and Crossbred Market Barrow 3 Breeding Gilt 8.5 5 3 3 classes. The Purebred Market Hog Classes will show first, followed 2800 – SHEEP DEPARTMENT by the Crossbred Market Gilt classes, followed by the Market Barrow class. A Grand Champion Purebred Market Hog, Grand All 4-H & FFA sheep, mar- Champion Crossbred Market Gilt, Grand Champion Crossbred ket lambs, breeding stock, Market Barrow, Reserve Champion Purebred Market Hog, Reserve and performance lamb Champion Crossbred Market Gilt, and Reserve Champion Cross- members are required to bred Market Barrow will be selected. A Champion of Champions comply with USDA Scrapie drive will take place to select a Grand Champion Market Overall, regulations & Ohio Import with the Grand Champion Purebred Market Hog, Grand Champion & Exhibition regulations. Market Gilt and Grand Champion Market Barrow coming to the Scrapie tags must be show arena. The Grand Champion Overall will be selected first and in place at the time of will be replaced by the Reserve Champion in that particular class. weigh-in (during June) Underweight and overweight animals are not eligible for Champion and all sheep regardless or Reserve Champion of age must have scrapie tags or official scrapie tattoo identifi- cation. 5) The Junior Fair Swine Show is a partial terminal show which 1) All Market lambs must be slick sheared prior to weigh-in. No means that any hog may be taken home, except for the Grand and minimum weight has been set, but will be determined within Reserve Overall Champion hogs. Exhibitors may declare take home reasonable limits and in collaboration with the fair veterinari- hogs at the time of weigh in; changes may be made up to one hour an. To qualify for Best Rate of Gain, the animal must be in the following the market swine show. Market Lamb category.

6) All hogs must be loaded on an approved packer truck or trailer. 2) All male sheep must be banded by June weigh-in. Load out for take home hogs will take place after all animals are released. 3) Market Lambs will be shown in divided weight classes.

7) A $150.00 fine will be assessed to any exhibitor who removes 4) Performance lambs will have no weight limits. water from any hog before it is loaded out. 8) Ractopamine Hydrochloride (Paylean) Ban (Must be free of 5) Breeding class lambs must be under one (1) year at the time ractopamine from time of birth until time of slaughter) An affidavit of show; yearlings must be between one (1) year and two (2) will need to be signed by each exhibitor and parent stating this to years. be true. Random drug test may be preformed by the Jr. Fair at any time. 6) Drenching of lambs at an exhibition (county fair) is prohibit- ed except when administered by a veterinarian. 9) Ohio State Fair Rules are to be enforced. Only water may be used on show day. Oil or what appears to be oil or powder will 7) The use of ice, ice packs, or cold compresses internally or not be permitted. All swine must have a measurable ½” body hair, externally is illegal, except as administered by a veterinarian. underline included. Ears and tails may be a shorter length. Hair Performance Lamb Class length will be measured at weigh-in at the fair. All swine in viola- tion will be fined $50.00 and will not be able to show. There is to Purpose: be no clipping of swine on the fair grounds. 1) To give 4-H & FFA Junior Fair participants a better under- standing of lamb meat production. Swine Farrowed & Finished Class: 2) To reward 4-H & FFA Junior Fair participants for using ani- 1) Purpose of this class is to promote the production of swine by mals produced by themselves and other producers. youth through improved breeding stock, and involvement in breed 61 Guidelines: 2900 – GOAT DEPARTMENT 1) Each Junior Fair participant will be allowed to show two (2) All 4-H & FFA meat goat animals. This is in addition to those shown in the market lamb and breeding project class, similarly to Beef, Goats, etc. members are required to comply with USDA Scrapie 2) Rate of Gain, Scanning of Muscle, and Show Ring Placement regulations & Ohio Import will be the judging criteria for this class. & Exhibition regulations. All Goats regardless of age 3) Scoring for this class is as follows: 1/3 Rate of Gain, 1/3 must have scrapies ID tag Scanning of Muscle, and 1/3 Show Ring Placement. In case of in or legible tattoo at the a tie, the higher Scanning of Muscle score wins. 4) All par- June weigh-in. ticipants in this class must have their animals identified and 1) Animals must be cleanly disbudded, no scurs more than 1” weighed at the county weigh-in day. in length unless exhibiting in the meat breed class (classes 06- 10). Wethers must still be dehorned. 4) All participants in this class must have their animals identi- fied and weighed at the county weigh-in day. 2) Animals must castrated by June 1 of the current year.

5) Lambs may be changed from performance to market classes 3) Market animals must be born after January 1 of current year but not market to performance between time of tagging and (classes 04 and 05) weigh in at fair. Once lambs have been placed in either Market or Performance at Fair Weigh-in it can not be changed. 4) Animals must have a minimum weight of 55 pounds by fair, with the exception of specialty & pygmy goats. 6) If there are ten (10) or more lambs in the class, the class will be divided into weight classes. 5) Exhibitors may identify a maximum of five (5) market goats in each class, but show only two (2) in each of the two (2) 7) Awards will be presented to the Champion & Reserve Cham- classes. pion animals in this class. 6) The market class will be a terminal sale, meaning Grand & 8) The Champion & Reserve Champion in this class will be sold Reserve Goats must be slaughtered. in The Van Wert County Junior Fair Livestock Sale, along with the Champion & Reserve Champion from the market lamb 7) Animals in dairy market & boer market classes may be class. female or castrated male.

8) Underweight animals will be shown after the Grand & Class 2800 Sheep A B C Part Reserve Champions have been selected for both classes. No 2801 Ewe Lamb 8.5 5 3 3 trophies will be awarded for underweight animals, and are not 2802 Ram Lamb 8.5 5 3 3 eligible to compete for Champion or Reserve Champion, but may go through the sale. 2803 Ewe Yearling 8.5 5 3 3 2804 Ram Yearling 8.5 5 3 3 9) Animals in the dairy market class may show only the charac- teristics of dairy breeds. 2800 - Sheep Breed Classes Maximum 2 (Two) Entries Per Class unless otherwise stated. 10) Boer market goats class will consist of all full blooded and percentage boer meat goats (and other related goat breeds).

1 Shropshire 9 Suffolk 2900-Goat Class Descriptions 2 Corriedale 10 Montadale Dairy Breeds 3 Hampshire 11 Cheviot Alpine LaMancha 4 Dorsett 12 Rambouillet Oberhasli Nigerian Dwarf 5 Southdown 13 Horned Dorset Saanen Toggenburg 6 Oxford 14 Any Other Breed Sable Nubian 7 Long Wool (Lincoln & Cotswold) 15 Comm Crossbreed 8 Columbia 16 Hair Breeds Meat Breeds Spanish Tennessee (Fainting) Boer Kiko 2817 – Market/Performance Lamb 2900- Goat Classes Maximum 2 (Two) Entries Per Class unless otherwise stated. Maximum 2 (Two) Entries Per Class unless otherwise stated. Class # must be used when making all entries. To determine Class #, combine Division # and Class # (Ex: A Dorsett Ewe Yearling would be 2803-04). Class Description 1 Market Lamb 2 Performance Lamb 62 Class Description c. Cockerel: Male bird, developing feathers, usually under 1 year of age. 1 Dairy Kid Less than one year old d. Pullet: Female bird, developing feathers, usually under 1 year of age. 1 yr old and under 2 years e. Old Drake: Fully formed male bird, usually over 1 year of age. 2 Dry Yearling (not milking f. Old Duck: Fully formed female bird, usually over 1 year of age. 3 Milking Goat In Milk (Any Age) g. Young Drake: Male bird, developing feathers, usually under 1 year of age. Dairy Breed (Born By Jan 1 h. Young Duck: Female bird, developing feathers, usually under 1 4 Dairy Market Goat of current year) year of age. i. AOV: Any/All other Variety of that breed/class of bird. This in- Boer/ Meat breed (Born by cludes birds not recognized by the American Poultry Association. 5 Boer Market Goat Jan 1 of current year) j. R.C: Rose Comb k. S.C.: Single Comb Born March 1 or later of Note: Not totally sure what class your bird fits into the show 6 Meat Breed Junior Kid current year order? Check out http://apaeducationandtraining.org/ for more help! Born Jan 1 - Feb 28 of cur- Egg division: 7 Meat Breed Intermediate Kid rent year

Born before Jan 1 of current 10) Division 3004 shall consist of 1 dozen (12) eggs. Eggs should 8 Meat Breed Senior Kid year be brought the day of show. Meat Chickens, Commercial Meat Chickens 1 year old and under 2 9 Meat Breed Yearling years old 11) Exhibitors must declare destination for animals: sell (in Jr. Livestock Sale), packer (meat only payment), or home at the 10 Meat Breed Senior Doe 2 year of age and up time of weigh-in. Changes are permitted through 2:00pm on the 11 Pygmy Specialty Pygny breed, any age Monday before the Livestock Sale.

3000- POULTRY DEPARTMENT 12) An entry for division 3005 will consist of two (2) birds of the same gender. Exhibitors may bring one extra bird in case of injury 1) Show Order for Poultry Show will be: or accident. Showmanship, Market/Commercial Market Classes, Fancy Poultry (Large Fowl & Ban- 13) All classes in department 3000 (including division 3005) are tams), Waterfowl, and Eggs. limited to (2) two entries each. 2) Show Order for Turkey Show will be: 14) Each bird in division 3005 must weigh between 5.5lbs-8.5lbs Showmanship, Pen of Two, and Tom at the time of weigh-in/check-in for the fair. Birds outside of the weight will be placed into under/overweight classes. 3) All cages must be cleaned daily. New shavings should REPLACE your dirty shav ings and not simply be piled up. Exhibitors are expected to make 15) Division 3005 (Class 215) will consist ONLY of birds from Com- arrangements to check on birds daily (suggested two times a day) mercial Class purchase. as to not leave animals without water and to conduct a welfare check. A $15.00 fine per occurrence will be assessed to the sale Market Turkeys check if an exhibitor continues to neglect their animals. 16) Division 3006- Market Turkeys must originate from Van Wert County Jr. Fair Cooper’s Hatchery bulk order. 4) All classes in the 3000 Poultry Department are limited to two (2) entries each. 17) One (1) entry consists of either a Pen of Two (2 hens), or Tom (1 Tom). Entry is general, to be determined when animals are 5) Any person(s) suspected of tampering with ID of animals, or with brought into the Fair. another exhibitors animals will be subject to questioning. Fancy Poultry (Large Fowl, Bantam) and Waterfowl Classes: 3001- Large Fowl Must designate on entry if bringing cock, hen, cockerel, or pullet. 6) An entry for divisions 3001, 3002, and 3003 will consist of one (1) bird. Dominque White Rock Barred Rock Buckeye New Hamp- Rhode Island 7) Birds will be caged by division and class. Unauthorized move- shire Red AOV American Cochin ment of birds/cages except in case of emergency is prohibited.

8) At time of entry divisions 3001-3003 must declare breed and AOV Asiatic Australorp Orphington AOV English gender of birds to be exhibited. Each class will offer cock, hen, cockerel, and pullet. AOV Mediterra- 9) Definition for purpose of class selection in divisions 3001-3003: White Leghorn nean Polish AOV Continental a. Cock: Fully formed male bird, usually over 1 year of age. b. Hen: Fully formed female bird, usually over 1 year of age. 63 Class Description A B C Part 3100- RABBIT DEPARTMENT Van Wert County rabbit tat- 1 - 68 Large Fowl $7.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 tooing will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 7:30am 3002- Bantam Fowl to 10:30am at the fairgrounds’ Must designate on entry if bringing cock, hen, cockerel, or pullet rabbit barn. Eight (8) meat rabbits may be tattooed for use in the meat pen and single fryer Leghorn White Rock AOV Rock New Hampshire classes. AOV S.C. Clean 1) A member (or youth des- Rhode Island Red Japanese Leg AOV Wyandotte ignee) will carry his/her own White Wyan- AOV R.C. Clean rabbits, without the assistance dotte Sebright Leg White Silkie of an adult, from the pen to the judging table. The member must be present to show. If they are showing another project at AOV Silkie Brahma Black Cochin D’Uccles the same time, another youth member may handle rabbits for them. No adult may handle rabbits. Black Old AOV Feather Leg BB Red OE English AOV Old English 2) Meat pen, single fryer and single roaster rabbits will be weighed-in on official weigh-in date on fair schedule. Each Meat AOV Modern Pen and Single Fryer rabbit must weigh 4 to 6 pounds. Single Polish Game Buckeye AOV AOCCL Roaster Rabbits must weight 6.1 to 9 pounds. Underweight and overweight animals are not eligible to compete for Champion or Class Description A B C Part Reserve Champion and may not go through sale. Meat pen, single 69 - 164 Bantam $7.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 fryer and single roaster rabbits must have special county tattoo in right ear, which will be checked daily. Discrepancies will be handled by eliminating the pen from judging and the auction. The meat pen 3003- Waterfowl and single fryer classes are eligible to be sold through the sale ring. Must designate on entry if bringing drake or duck. 3) All rabbit exhibitors may enter six (6) show rabbits (Division 3101-, plus one (1) meat pen (Division 3102-Class 01), one (1) single fryer (Division 3102-Class 02), one (1) single roaster (Division White Call Grey Call AOV Bantam 3102-Class 03), and one (1) doe & litter (Division 3103 Classes) Duck Duck Pastel Call Duck Duck projects.

White Runner AOV Runner Light Duck Crested Duck 4) Only two (2) substitutions in the same breed, class, and sex for every entry. However, no substitutions are allowed for Division 3102-Class 01 entries prior to check-in time at the fair. AOV Medium 5) Members or designees are required to be present at the weigh- Duck Pekin AOV Heavy Duck AOV Goose in, and all shows as listed above.

Class Description A B C Part 6) The effective date of rabbit ownership for Division 3101-Class 165-121 Waterfowl $7.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 01 is June 1st before the start of the fair, and Division 3102-Classes 01, 02 and 03 is 35 days before the start of the fair. Class 03 Single Roaster rabbits cannot be any older than 6 months of age. 3004- Egg Entry 7) In order to enter Division 3102-Classes 01, 02 or 03 (Meat Pen, Single Fryer or Single Roaster) members must also exhibit a Class Description A B C Part Division 3101-Class 01 (Any age) project and must participate in 213 Egg Entry $7.00 $4.00 $3.00 $3.00 show. Members who do not participate in breeding show will not be permitted to sell rabbit at livestock sale. 3005- Chicken Meat Pen 8) Division 3103 Requirements: Six class rabbits must have four (4) Class Description A B C Part or more kits. Four class rabbits must have 3 or more kits. 214 Meat Pen Division 3101 – Any Age (Minimum 3 Months Old)

215 Commercial Meat Pen 3006- Market Turkey

Class Description A B C Part 216 Turkey (2 hens or 1 tom)

64 Class Description A B C Part 48 Tan 7 4 3 3 1 American 7 4 3 3 49 Thiranta 7 4 3 3 2 American Fuzzy Lop 7 4 3 3 Division 3102 - Market Rabbits 3 American Sable 7 4 3 3 4 Angora English 7 4 3 3 Class Description A B C Part 5 Angora French 7 4 3 3 1 Meat Pen Project 6 Angora Giant 7 4 3 3 2 Single Fryer Project 7 Angora Satin 7 4 3 3 3 Single Roaster Project 8 Belgian Hare 7 4 3 3 Division 3103 – Doe and Litter Project 9 Beveren 7 4 3 3 10 Britannia Petite 7 4 3 3 Class Description A B C Part 11 Californian 7 4 3 3 1 Doe and Litter Project 5 4 3 3 12 Champagne D’Argent 7 4 3 3 Division 3104 - Cloverbud 13 Checker Giant 7 4 3 3 14 Chinchilla American 7 4 3 3 Class Description A B C Part 15 Chinchilla Giant 7 4 3 3 1 Cloverbud 5 4 3 3 16 Chinchilla Standard 7 4 3 3 17 Cinnamon 7 4 3 3 3200 – HORSE DEPARTMENT 18 Crème D’Argent 7 4 3 3 1) The following 4-H classes are offered in the 4-H Saddle Horse 19 Dutch 7 4 3 3 & Pony division of the Junior Fair. 20 Dwarf Hoto 7 4 3 3 Class numbers must be used when 21 English Lop 7 4 3 3 making entries. No entries will be accepted on the day of the show, 22 English Spot 7 4 3 3 except in the versatility class (H31). 23 Flemish Giant 7 4 3 3 2) Rules for classes in the Jr. Fair 24 Flordia White 7 4 3 3 division will be the “Uniform Rules 25 French Lop 7 4 3 3 for 4-H Horse Shows” publication #179 26 Harlequin 7 4 3 3 3) The # of classes for which a premium will be paid is limited to six (6). 27 Havanna 7 4 3 3 28 Himalayan 7 4 3 3 4) A 4-H member who has previously shown in any three (3) gaited class (if you only walk/trot a contesting class, you are still eligible 29 Holland Lop 7 4 3 3 to participate in a novice class) at 4-H show may NOT show in a 4-H 30 Hotot 7 4 3 3 novice class. 31 Jersey Wooly 7 4 3 3 5) In order to collect a project premium, the member must display 32 Lilac 7 4 3 3 their horse during the fair, exhibiting a horse in a class that matches 33 Lionhead 7 4 3 3 each project taken (except Horseless Horse). 34 Mini Lop 7 4 3 3 6) One (1) entry per class per registered project; only collectible 35 Mini Rex 7 4 3 3 within the maximum six (6) classes per member, and only if at least 36 Mini Satin 7 4 3 3 one (1) show class is completed, if a show class is offered 37 Mixed Breed 7 4 3 3 7) All horse release forms, identification forms, and lease forms, if 38 Netherland Dwaf 7 4 3 3 applicable, need to be on-file at the Extension Office by June 1st, of 39 New Zealand 7 4 3 3 the current year or first available business day following.

40 Palomino 7 4 3 3 8) All youth, 19 years and under, participating in any 4-H Equestrian 41 Polish 7 4 3 3 activity are required to wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM, SEI standards with the chin 42 Rex 7 4 3 3 harness securely fastened at times while riding or driving an equine. 43 Rhinelander 7 4 3 3 This is required on the entire fairgrounds, and includes the senior 44 Satin 7 4 3 3 horse arena.

45 Silver 7 4 3 3 9) No riding is permitted outside of the areas of the arenas, al- 46 Silver Fox 7 4 3 3 though, members are permitted to be on horseback in the immedi- 47 Silver Marten 7 4 3 3 ate area around the show arena 65 10) Any exhibitor guilty of showing an animal under the influence Jr. Fair Youth Easy Gaited Equitation, Horse/Pony, West- of any prohibited drug, using any forbidden substance, or failing ern/English: 14-18 to file a veterinarian’s certificate prior to showing is disqualified 50 Jr. Fair Reining: 9-18 and forfeits all winnings for the show. Additional penalties may 53 also be given by the Junior and Senior Fair Board, based on Jr. Fair Western Riding: 9-18 56 situation. Jr. Fair Trail: 9-18 59 11) Horses must be made available for drug testing if requested. Jr. Fair Trail In Hand: 9-18 Failure to do so is an admission of guilt, and punishments are Saturday Draft & Pony Show according to section 62 12 as stated above. 6 Jr. Fair Mule - Under 56” 12) 5-Way & West Nile are suggested, but not required vaccina- 9 Jr. Fair Mule - Under 56” & Over tions for show participation. 12 Jr. Fair Mule - Under 2 Yrs 13) Order of classes in this book may not reflect the order of 15 Jr. Fair Donkey - Under 42” classes for day of show. Please check with show superintendents 18 Jr. Fair Donkey - 42” & Over for more information close to the day of show. 21 Jr. Fair Donkey Colt - Under 2 Yrs 3201 – Horse Classes 24 Jr. Fair Pleasure Riding Mule Friday Pleasure Horse Show 27 Jr. Fair Pleasure Riding Donkey 6 Jr. Fair Youth (18 & Under) Halter Gelding Horse 33 Jr. Fair Miniature Horse-Gelding - Any Age 8 Jr. Fair Youth (18 & Under) Halter Mares Horse 36 Jr. Fair Miniature Horse - Mare - Any Age 11 Jr. Fair Western Showmanship: 9-11 47 Jr. Fair Modern Pony - Gelding - Any Age 12 Jr. Fair Western Showmanship: 12-14 50 Jr. Fair Modern Pony - Mare - Any Age 13 Jr. Fair Western Showmanship: 15-19 58 Jr. Fair Stock Pony - Mare - Any Age 15 Jr. Fair English Showmanship: 9-11 65 Jr. Fair Stock Pony - Gelding - Any Age 16 Jr. Fair English Showmanship: 12-14 72 Jr. Fair Draft Pony - Gelding - Any Age 17 Jr. Fair English Showmanship: 15-19 75 Jr. Fair Draft Pony - Mare - Any Age 19 Jr. Fair Youth Draft and Pony Showmanship: 9 -13 86 Jr. Fair Draft Horse - Gelding - Any Age 20 Jr. Fair Youth Draft and Pony Showmanship: 14-18 89 Jr. Fair Draft Horse - Mare - Any Age Jr. Fair Champion of Showmen (From classes 13, 17, & 96 Jr. Fair Single Driving Mule 20, Including all Previous Years’ Winners) 99 Jr. Fair Single Driving Donkey 21 Jr. Fair Miniatre Horse - Youth Pleasure Driving: 18 & LUNCH BREAK - TIME PERMITTING 103 Under Jr. Fair (Easy Gated) Pleasure Horse - Youth Western Pleasure 26 105 Jr. Fair Youth Pleasure Driving - Under 48”: 18 & Under Jr. Fair Stock Horse - Youth Western Pleasure: 9-13 107 Jr. Fair Youth Pleasure Driving - 48” & Over: 18 & Under 29 Jr. Fair Stock Horse - Youth Western Pleasure: 14-18 31 Jr. Fair Modern Pony - Roadster Class Jr. Fair Youth Western Horsemanship: 9-13 110 Jr. Fair Draft Pony - High Wheeled Cart - Heavy Harness Jr. Fair Youth Western Horsemanship: 14-19 114 18 & Under

34 Jr. Fair Draft Horse - High Wheeled Cart - Heavy Harness 35 118 18 & Under Jr. Fair Youth Walk Trot Pleasure: 18 & under 121 Jr. Fair Draft Pony - 2 Horse Hitch 18 & Under Jr. Fair Youth Hunter Under Saddle: 9-13 37 Jr. Fair Modern Pony - Viceory - Single Turnout - (4 41 125 Wheel) 18 & Under Jr. Fair Youth Hunter Under Saddle: 14-18 42 129 Jr. Fair Stock Pony - Pleasure Driving 18 & Under Jr. Fair Youth Hunt Seat Equitation: 9-13 45 Jr. Fair Youth Hunt Seat Equitation: 14-18 Jr. Fair Youth Easy Gaited Equitation, Horse/Pony, West- 132 Jr. Fair Draft Pony - 4 Horse Hitch 18 & Under 46 ern/English: 9-13 Jr. Fair Modern Pony - Pleasure Driving 18 & Under 49 136

66 Jr. Fair Draft Pony - 6 Horse Hitch 18 & Under JUNIOR FAIR AWARD SPONSORS The Van Wert County Junior Fair Board would Saturday Contesting Show 139 like to thank everyone who has donated tro- phies, plaques, banners, and other awards for 142 Jr. Fair Youth Cloverleaf Barrels: 9-13 the many different events and shows that are 143 Jr. Fair Youth Cloverleaf Barrels: 14-18 a part of the Van Wert County Junior Fair. Printed programs will be distributed at each 146 Jr. Fair Youth Cones & Barrels: 9-13 Junior Fair show or event. All award sponsors 147 Jr. Fair Youth Cones & Barrels: 14-18 will be listed in the individual programs. 150 Jr. Fair Youth Poles: 9-13 151 Jr. Fair Youth Poles: 14-18 Anyone interested in supporting Van Wert County Junior Fair by becoming an award sponsor is encouraged to contact Ericka Priest, 154 Jr. Fair Youth Stakes Race: 9-13 Jr. Fair Board Advisor and Awards Committee liaison at priest.eric- 155 Jr. Fair Youth Stakes Race: 14-18 [email protected] or by calling (419)-262-1664 for further information. 158 Jr. Fair Youth Key Hole: 9-13 159 Jr. Fair Youth Key Hole: 14-18 THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 JR. FAIR LIVESTOCK BUYERS! 3M Enterprises 162 Jr. Fair Youth Flags: 9-13 4 Bs Rabbitry 163 Jr. Fair Youth Flags: 14-18 A&D Tire A&M Schaefer Farms BUCKEYE Y: A UNITED WAY AGENCY Aaron Anspach LLC 1) The qualities of Buckeye Y are devel- Abc Acres LLC oped through program fields in group Ag Credit activity. All displays must be of educa- Ag Plus Inc. tional value and show high quality of AgVantage Seed Center effort, originality, neatness, and other Allmandinger Farms good standards, which speak for Buckeye Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory Y ideas. The committees arranging the Amvets 698 Ladies Auxiliary display will determine the selection of the Anderson Tractor type of display Arn's Acres Art Schnipke Insurance Agency Ottoville # Buckeye Y Premium Barb & Ed Yakos J175 Buckeye Y Exhibit 12 per group Exhibiting Baughman Tile Company Beegee Realty & Auctioneer GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA Beining Contractors Beining Family 1) Participation is open to all Daisy, Belna Petroleum Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Scout Bluewater Campground units in Van Wert County. Bob and Kathy McCollow 2) Entries must be acceptable to the Boom Ag exhibit planning committee. Bowersock Family Farms 3) Entries must be made on Van Wert Bowsher Family Farms County Junior Fair entry blanks and signed Breese Farms by the overall exhibit advisor. Brenda DeLong Brewed Expressions # Girl Scouts of the USA Premium Brookside Mark Bartley Carey Insurance J177 Girl Scouts Exhibit 12 per group Exhibiting CCT Co. SCOUTS BSA Century Trading Co. Chaffin Cindy Mollenkopf Clerk Of Courts Clint Myers Excavating LLC 1) Participation is open to all Cub Convoy Lions Club Scouts, Boy Scouts, & Explorer Units in Convoy Self Storage Van Wert County. Cooper Farms - Cooked Meats Craig & Kristy Ringwald CW Farms David Klinger Davis Farms Dealey Chemicals # Boy Scouts of America Premium Dealey Farms J179 Boy Scouts Exhibit 12 per group Exhibiting Delphos Granite Works - Van Wert Showroom Delphos Tent and Awning INC Dennis & Maria Renner Family Farms Devin Sheets - American Family Insurance 67 Dicks Steak House Lori Hefner Doug & Sheena Eickholt M & M Farms Eaton Corp. Mark Greulach Ed Yakos Markward Edward Jones - Andy North Marsh Foundation Elite Mccoy Express Mart Merkle Insurance Agency Farm Credit Services Mike & Robin Schumm Family Farm Feasel Farms Milan Center Feed & Grain Findlay Implement Nancy Dixon, Co. Auditor Firehouse Pizza National Power Cooperatives First Bank Of Berne Neate Farms First Federal Savings & Loan Niedecken-Hilvers Insurance Flum Ohio City Express Garmann Miller Osting Farm Drainage Gattshall Excavating Ottoville Bank Co. Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ Ottoville Hardware & Lumber Gilden Insurance Agency Owens Family Club Lambs Greg Owens P&L Fertilizer Co. & Pure Line Food Co. Greif Inc. P&R Medical Connection Grier Power Digging LLC Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Griffin Pearson Road Storage H&M Machine & Welding Phil And Bonnie Mcclure H.G. Violet Equipment Phil And Chris Campbell Hamrick Countyline Farms Pohlman Seeds Happy Valley Farms Pond Seed Co/Agrigold Hybrids Harrod Insurance Angency Inc. Premier Bank Harting Farms Premier Turf Management, LLC Harvest Land Cooperative PVS Chemicals- Mike Shardo Heffelfinger Farms Randy & Paula Oechsle Helena Agri Enterprises LLC Ray Eickholt Hipsley’s Lincoln Hwy Country Store Reindel Hoaglin Farms LLC Remlinger Manufacturing Co. Hoover Farms Rhoades Ejler Farms Hoyt’s Sweet Corner Rick & Dianna Ashbaugh Huggy Bear Campgrounds & Rv Sales Rick Hellman Pioneer Seeds J&B Equipment Rob Gamble - Bee Gee Reality J&J Ag Equipment Robert Gehres J&K Poultry - Jim Harshman Ron & Carla Young J. L. Wannemacher Sale Ottoville Ron Dull Excavating Jandik Farms RPI Craft Kitchen & Bar JE Dotson Farms Ryan Mohr Jeff Short Sandy Clayborn Jeffery-Mohr Dentistry Schnipke Brothers Tire Jim & Jann Bonifas Schrader Realty - Amber Davis Realtor Junior Fair Booster Club Shultz Huber & Associates K&L Ready Mix Siefker Real Estate & Auciton Co. K&M Tire - Delphos Slusher’s Jewlery/TAG Menswear Kathy Keysor Something from the Garden Keber Cattle Farm Sonit Systems Keber Farms Stacey Dvorak Keister & Baker Law Office Stan Owens, County Commissioner Kemler Farms State Rep Craig Riedel Kenn & Steph Keysor Statewide Ford Lincoln Mercury Kenneth Doner Steve Greulach Kenn-Feld Group Stolly Insurance Kent & Jane Schmid Family Superior Collision Keystone Meats Sycamore Ice Cream Kill Hay & Straw Tenneco Kim Hughes Co. Recorder Thad Lichtensteiger, County Commish. Kleinhenz Bros. Livestock Inc. The Dehayes Group Kulwicki-Hilton Insurance Agency The Fort Jennings State Bank Lakeview Farms The Hillbilly Truck Pulls Lee Kinstle GM & Taylor Auto Sales Tisha Fast Insurance agency Lees Ace Hardware and Hall Lumber Triple Creek Trucking LLC/Tim Hamrick Lehman Feed Mill United Equity Leland Smith Insurance Unverferth Manufacturing Co. 68 Van Wert Cinemas- Saunders Van Wert Co. Foundation Van Wert Fair Board Van Wert Federal Savings Bank Van Wert Fire Equipment Van Wert Health Van Wert Manor Van Wert Service Club Vancrest Health Care VLL Vore’s Welding & Steel VTF- Sunrise VWCO Sheep Producers Wallace Plumbing LLC Wellman Seed Export Division Wellman Seeds Westwood Car Wash Williamson Insurance Agency Willshire Drive In Willshire Lions Club

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