Iowa Youth Code Of Ethics Youth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike ways at all mes. Youth represent the en re program and their behavior reflects on their parents, leaders, club and the en re youth program. All adults involved with the youth program, leaders as well as parents, are expected to set posi ve examples and serve as posi ve role models by what they say and do. Any youth who breaks the code of ethics or allows another person (adult or peer) to talk them into viola ng the code of ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibi ng at this and future exhibi ons including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state or regional exhibi ons. Youth agree to follow these guidelines: 1. I will do my own work, appropriate for my age and physical and mental development. This includes research and wri ng of exhibit explana ons, preparing exhibits (such as sewing, cooking, refinishing, etc), care and grooming of animals, etc. Adult assistance should help guide and support me, not do it for me. 2. All exhibits will be a true representa on of my work. Any a empt to take credit for other’s work, alter the conforma on of animals, or alter their performance is prohibited. Copyright viola on or allowing others to complete your exhibit is considered misrepresenta on and is prohibited. 3. I will treat all people and animals with respect. I will provide appropriate care for animals. 4. I will present exhibits that are safe for consump on. All food exhibits will be safe to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other exhibits will be safe for judges to evaluate and for exhibi on. 5. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be safe for consumers, and shall have met all withdrawal mes for all medica ons, and be free of viola ve drug residue. 6. If any animal requires medical treatment while at the fair or exhibi on, only a licensed veterinarian may administer the treatment. All medica ons that are administered shall be done 2021 FAIR BOOK according to the label instruc ons of the medica on used. 7. My animal’s appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means, including medica ons, external applica ons and surgical procedures. Any animal that is found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the show, and have penal es assessed against the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibi on. 8. I will follow all ownership and possession rules and, if requested, will provide the necessary documenta on. 9. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibi on, according to the state health requirements as printed in the premium book of the fair or exhibi on. I will provide animal health cer ficates from a licensed veterinarian upon request from the management of the fair or exhibi on. 10. By my entering an animal in this fair or exhibi on, I am giving consent to the management of the fair or exhibi on to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in tes ng. If the laboratory report on the analysis of any sample indicates a presence of forbidden drugs, this shall be evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in ques on, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collec on and preserva on, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in ques on and correctly reflects the condi on of the animal at the me the sample was taken, with the burden on the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian to prove otherwise. 11.I am responsible for my exhibit and I will not allow others to violate this code on my behalf. By my entering an exhibit in this fair or exhibi on I will accept any disciplinary ac on taken by the management of this fair or exhibi on for any viola on of this code of ethics and any other rules of compe on of the fair or exhibi on without recourse against the fair or exhibi on. 12.I want my exhibit to be an example of how to accept what life has to offer, both good and not so good, and how to live with and learn from the outcome. 13.I will not be involved in any illegal ac vi es while par cipa ng in 4‐H and FFA events, including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco or drug use. I agree to conduct myself in an honest, ethical, and upstanding manner and I understand that disciplinary ac ons will result if these rules are violated. I understand that I am expected to represent the program in a posi ve manner. I have read, understand and agree to follow this code of ethics, and any other rules of compe on of the fair or exhibi on as printed in its premium book.
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Extension & Outreach Table of Contents Board of Supervisors Linn County Staff Stacey Walker, District 1 Exhibitor Code of Ethics ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 1 Ben Rogers, District 2 Volunteers & Clubs ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 3 Vacant Louis J. Zumbach, District 3 4‐H Objec ves for the Linn County Fair ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 5 Regional Director RaeAnn Gordon Linn County Fair Risk Management Prac ces ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 6 Linn County Director FFA Advisors Grievance Policy and Wristband/Admission ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 7 Melissa Blair Erin Moeller, Alburne Community School Lead Nutri on Educator Mikayla Larson, Central City & Springville General Rules & Regula ons ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 8 Morgan Boniface Community School Clover Kid Livestock Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 9 Parent Educa on Consor um Director Barb Lemmer, Linn‐Mar Community School Briana Cross Tom Murray, North Linn Community School Animal Division Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 10 4‐H Summer Assistant Erica Baier, College Community School Herdsmanship & Showmanship ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 11 Emily Damro 4‐H Youth Development Specialist Health Requirements ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 13 Danielle Day Linn County Youth Livestock Auc on ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 14 Human Sciences Specialist Programs Committee Beef Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 14 Missy Drzycimski Mike Eilers: Chair, Center Point Parent Educa on Consor um CJ Waybill: Vice Chair, Alburne Bucket/Bo le Calf Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 20 Julie Fagle Sharon Yoder Sco : Secretary, Marion Cat Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 21 CIRAS Specialist Taylor Ginter Mike Rice: Chair, Mount Vernon Dairy Ca le Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 21 Gayle Zingula, Central City Food Corps Jan Lacy, Walker Dog Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 23 JD O erbein County Youth Coordinator Hanna Dunlap, Central City Dairy Goat Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 30 Marlene Booth, Central City Kris ne Pinter Rani Grant, Marion Meat Goat Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 31 Nutri on Educator Janice Savel Kaylee Nicholas, Youth, Cedar Rapids AOB Goat Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 32 Selena Killham, Youth, Marion Office Assistant Bridger Tack, Youth, Marion Horse and Pony Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 35 Amy Schmi D’Amico County Youth Outreach Educator Kira Ingwersen, Youth, Central City Pet Show Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 38 Hunter Sams, Youth, Cedar Rapids Michelle Sillman Poultry Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 39 Communica on & Public Rela ons Director Rabbit & Cavy Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 42 Donna Smith Sheep Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 52 BELH Program Assistant Swine Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙54 Johanna Rahbusch Bookkeeper Club Booth & Building/Sta c Exhibit Rules ∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙56 Courtney Vondracek Interested in Joining 4‐H as a 4‐H Awardrobe Clothing Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙65 4‐H Summer Assistant Vacant youth or volunteer? Communica on Division Rules ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 66 Master Gardener Coordinator Email [email protected] and we can get you started! 4‐H is open to youth in K‐12th Grade Lego Challenge, Locally Linn ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 70 and we have clubs located all over the Fair Week Events ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 72 county. You don’t need an animal to par cipate in 4‐H. Thank You—Livestock Auc on 2020 Buyers & Recogni on Donors ∙∙ 74 Linn County Fairgrounds Map and Schedule ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 77 Extension Council Buildings Exhibit Hours: 4‐H Youth Council Food Stand Hours: Dennis E. Jordan: Chair, Marion Wednesday, June 23………. 9am—8pm Wednesday, June 23 ……………..8:00am—4:00pm Dana Nichols: Vice Chair, Cedar Rapids We are priori zing the health and safety of Thursday, June 24 ………… 9am—8pm Thursday, June 24 ………………. 8:30am—8:00pm Mike Anderson: Treasurer, Cedar Rapids Iowans and are following the most current Friday, June 25 ………………9am—8pm Friday, June 25 …………………... 8:30am—8:00pm Leland Freie: Secretary, Cedar Rapids Dan Abel, Toddville federal, state, local, and university COVID‐19 Saturday, June 26……………9am—8pm Saturday, June 26 …………………7:00am—8:00pm Megan Fagle, Marion guidelines. Sunday, June 27 .…………… 9am—8pm Sunday, June 27 ………………….. 8:00am—5:00pm Visit h ps://www.extension.iastate.edu/vp/ David McDonald, Central City open‐iowa to learn our current protocols to Monday, June 28………………. Closed Monday, June 28 ………….Used for Livestock Auc on Michael Olinger, Marion keep Iowans healthy and safe. As always if Dan Pickar, Marion you are sick stay home. Extension Office Hours: Wednesday, June 23………. 8am—4pm Thursday, June 24 ………… 8am—4pm Friday, June 25 ………………8am—4pm Saturday, June 26 ……………8am—4pm Sunday, June 27 …………… 8am—4pm Monday, June 28 ………………. 8am—2pm 2 3 4‐H Youth Council 4‐H Clubs/Leaders Advisors 4‐H Objec ves
Trudy Waybill • Kim Bowen Barnyard Buddies Mike Rice, Doug Rice, Angela JD O erbein Swartzendruber for the Linn County Fair
Youth Council Officers: Central City Achievers Savanna Lange, Amanda & Tyler For 4‐H Youth: Savannah Niec, President Dougherty To provide a se ng that encourages 4‐H’ers to further demonstrate, learn, and Bridger Tack, Vice President apply prac cal and university researched methods of produc on, management, Claire Gaffney, Secretary Coggon Clippers Megan Fagle & Stacey Humphreys and/or marke ng of their 4‐H accomplishments. Jorge Boland, Treasurer College Challengers To assist in the con nuing life skill development of 4‐H’ers in the areas of self Youth Council Members: Fred Kiser & Cindy Boland concept, communica on, decision making, learning how to learn, coping with
Annelise Barkalow Dandy Doers change, ci zenship, and leadership. Josie Barkalow Tracy Beauregard & Jennifer Miell To provide an opportunity for 4‐H’ers to measure their progress and skills against Hannah Boleyn Indian Creek individual goals and accepted standards. Jayda Bowman Kathy Clemens, Marcia Jordan, Holly To provide an opportunity for 4‐H’ers to par cipate in a variety of program Marin Denes Ryan, Sharon Sco ‐Bowers, opportuni es beyond the county level. Ka e Edwards Mt. Vernon Trailblazers Carter Eilers Brad Stoner, Derek Boren, Rachel To provide an opportunity for 4‐H’ers to gain personal sa sfac on, meet new Isabella Engel Francois people, share ideas and learn to work coopera vely with others. Shyanne Fleming NE Super Stars Logan Griebel Kristen Snider, Michelle Stevens Riley Hildebrand For Public: Kira Ingwersen Prairie Union Wildcats Jennifer Dunn, James Jordan, To create an updated, comprehensive image of Iowa’s 4‐H Youth Development Selena Killham Kylie Mysak program to the fair public. Molly Louwagie Natalie Nederhiser S.T.E.A.M. To provide a showcase for accomplishments of 4‐H’ers. Maddie Timmeramn & Amy Schmi Kaylee Nicholas D’Amico To s mulate interest and learn new ideas from the variety of 4‐H projects and Kaylee Raim experiences available. Carl Rathje The Lucky Club Brenda Oehler, Michelle Nicholas, Emily Ritze Rani Grant, Michelle Fulmer Joel Robertson General Linn County Fair Policies Trenton Robertson Wapsie Hustlers Marcey Liebe Persons desiring booths, vacant ground or other privileges from the Fair Associa on Jakob Rowell should contact the Vendor Manager. Michaela Rowell Wapsi Willoers Linn County Fair Associa on will not consider any presenta on of immoral shows or Hunter Sams Trudy Waybill, Dana Schmidt, Anita Meeker other such happenings. Anastasia Sco Alcohol is not allowed on the Linn County fairgrounds during the fair week except in Genevieve Sco Washington Busy Beavers the beer garden and grandstand during the grandstand events. This applies to Mariah Smith Laura Niec, Ginny Luchauer, Jeff Barrick youth and adults. If found, alcohol will be emp ed and further ac on will be Liz Stejskal determined by the Fair Associa on and Extension Representa ves. Jus n Stevens Whi er Willing Workers Lauren Swartzendruber Jennifer Unash, Cara Brecht Illegal drugs are not acceptable on the fair grounds. Offenders will be subject to Christen Tack prosecu on to the full extent of the law. Report all complaints immediately to the Samantha Taylor Linn County Fair Associa on. Nathen Zumbach Thank you to the Linn County Fair Associa on for all of their hard work, organiza on, and dedica on to making the fair a memorable event for all who par cipate & visit. 4 5
LINN COUNTY FAIR GRIEVANCE (COMPLAINT) POLICY RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Severe Weather: Once official no fica on of approaching hazardous weather has been received: 1. Seek shelter in storm refuge loca ons away from windows. Buildings deemed as a storm refuge include: LDM Building (#2) bathrooms & storage closet, cow/calf barn (#12), Block Building Bathrooms (#8), and Conserva on Building Bathrooms (#29). 2. Check your immediate area to ensure that doors, windows and objects that may become airborne by high winds are secure. 3. Check to be sure that livestock in your area are properly secured. 4. If you are in a tent structure, evacuate to a storm refuge loca on. Do not allow fairgoers or yourself to seek shelter in a tent structure. 5. If you are in a camper, evacuate to a storm refuge loca on. Do not allow fairgoers or yourself to seek shelter in a camper.
Fire: 1. Call 911 and find an adult who can radio for Emergency Contact (Fair Security, Livestock Commi ee Chair(s), or Extension Staff) ‐ CODE RED 2. No fy Emergency Contact for Area when me permits. WRISTBANDS AND GATE ADMISION 3. Immediately evacuate all person from the area. Do not a empt to Please Note: ALL ac ve 4‐Her's and FFA members will receive a wristband for no evacuate livestock. cost! FREE! 4. If fire can be contained and ex nguished safely, then every a empt For parents, grandparents, and other supporters admission to the fair will be $2 a day should be made to do so. during the mes listed below. OR a wristband can be purchased for $5 for the week! 5. Seal off high‐risk area and secure the area to keep people out un l Wristbands will be available for purchase ahead of fair at the fairgrounds. relieved by Fair Security or law enforcement. Chargeable Admission Hours: 6. Report detailed notes of crisis event to Fair Associa on and/or Extension Staff. (Incident Report) Wednesday, June 24 —Sneak Peek day; FREE gate admission Thursday, June 25—12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, June 26—9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Linn County Fairgrounds address: Saturday, June 27—9 a.m. – 9 p.m. 201 Central City Road, Central City, IA Sunday, June 28—9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Who do I call in case of an emergency: More info is available at this link: h ps://thelinncountyfair.com/fair‐week/buy‐ ckets/ Call 911 and radio for Fair Security. For non emergencies, radio for Fair Security or call fair phone number 319‐929‐3247.
6 7 3. Exhibits are conference judged by an older 4‐H’er on Monday, June 22 2021 during General Rules & Regula ons the clubs assigned judging me. 1. The Linn County Fair Associa on and Linn County Extension will not be held 4. Entry tags must be completed. See schedule for me of release. responsible for any par cipant’s accident or loss. Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining insurance to cover any loss to persons or property which may occur. NEW! Clover Kid Livestock Rules 2. The Linn County Fair Associa on and Linn County Extension will exercise due care 1. Youth in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade must be enrolled in 4‐H Online and for the safety of animals or ar cles entered for exhibi on a er their arrival, but will pay enrollment dues by November 30, 2020 to be eligible. not be responsible for damage or loss by fire, the , etc. All par cipants exhibit at 2. Animals must be iden fied in 4‐H Online and registered in Fair Entry by May 15, 2021 their own risk. 3. All department and general livestock rules apply to Clover Kid Exhibitors. 3. The Linn County 4‐H and FFA events are conducted by Iowa State University 4. The purpose of the class is to develop interest in the animal project area, create a Extension Service in Linn County and the Linn County Fair Associa on in posi ve experience for the youth at the county fair in a non‐compe ve coopera on with Agriculture Educa on Departments at Alburne , Central City, Linn environment, and develop self‐esteem and confidence. Clover Kid Classes focus on ‐Mar, Springville, and North Linn Community Schools. providing an encouraging, fun, and educa onal experience not the quality of the 4. Pre‐registra on for fair 2021 will be done via Fairy Entry, an online database. Club animal. leaders will have instruc ons on how to pre‐register. All animal projects must pre‐ 5. Clover Kid Classes will be the first class of the regular show. register by May 15th, 2021. Sta c exhibits are highly recommended to pre‐register by June 15th, 2021. FFA members should request informa on from their instructor 6. All Clover Kids animal exhibi ng/showcasing opportuni es must be coopera ve and or the Extension Office. not compe ve. 4‐H Clover Kids are not eligible to receive premium funds as a result of exhibi on. 4‐H Clover Kids may receive par cipatory ribbons, but may not receive 5. regular compe ve purple, blue, red, or white 4‐H fair ribbons. 7. Clover Kids may exhibit one animal per species in the Clover Kid Class. 8. Species par cipa ng in the Clover Kid Livestock Classes are as follows: Bucket Bo le Calf, Cat, Bucket Bo le Dairy Calf, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat/AOB Goat, Pet Show, 6. Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy 9. Bucket Bo le calves that are shown by Clover Kids may be shown the following year 7. All 4‐H and FFA exhibitors at the Linn County Fair must comply with the Iowa Youth as a Returning Bucket Bo le by the exhibitor that showed it the previous year. If the Code of Ethics. Any youth who breaks the code of ethics or allows another person Clover Kid that exhibit the project has not graduated out of the Clover Kid program (adult or peer) to talk them into viola ng the code of ethics agrees to forfeit all by the following year an older sibling can show the project as their own as a prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibi ng at Returning Bucket Bo le. Sibling defini on includes brother, sister or step‐siblings this and future exhibi ons including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state or with one common parent/guardian. regional exhibi ons. Early Removal of Exhibits 8. No weapons are allowed on the Fairgrounds. 1. Exhibitors will not receive premium money for exhibits removed early. 2. In addi on they will not be eligible to exhibit in next year’s fair in that project area and club booths. They will forfeit all awards and placings earned. Eligibility of Exhibitors 3. An exhibit is classified as any project exhibited at fair. 4‐H/FFA 4. The intent of The Linn County Fair is to showcase 4‐H & FFA members’ exhibits to the Agriculture Science instructors will cer fy the eligibility of FFA par cipants and public. In extenua ng circumstances, such as animal health or extreme heat, The Linn students in agriculture educa on. To exhibit livestock at Fair, a returning youth County Extension Office, Livestock Commi ees, and The Linn County Fair Associa on must be re‐enrolled in 4‐H by November 30, 2020. New members must be enrolled will determine together grounds for early release. The groups reserve the right to by March 1st, 2021 to exhibit livestock at Fair. Youth who enroll a er March 1st, consult the fair veterinarian for further guidance. 2021 are not eligible to show animals exhibits. Protests 2. 1. All judges, decisions are final, except in proven cases of mistake, fraud or misrepresenta on not discovered at the me of the award. 3. All 4‐H exhibitors must be in 4th grade or above by September 15, 2020. 2. Protests of any nature must be in wri ng, signed and dated and filed with the 4. Grade divisions are determined by grade enrolled in on September 15, 2020: Commi ee or superintendent of the department from which the complaint arises. Juniors ‐ 4th, 5th, 6th grade; Intermediate ‐ 7th and 8th grade; Seniors ‐ 9th, 10th, Issues of animal eligibility must be submi ed before the judging begins. All 11th, 12th grade. complaints will be given considera on by the superintendent and/or the appropriate 5. Any Iowa resident can show in the Open Class. See h ps://thelinncountyfair.com/ commi ee. fair‐week/open‐classes‐contests/ 3. It is the responsibility of the department commi ee\superintendent to determine Clover Kids eligibility of exhibits in that department. The decisions of the commi ee\superintendent in this regard are final. 1. Children in grades K‐3 as of September 15, 2020 may bring up to 5 items for display purposes only in the Sta c Exhibit Hall. 2. Each item will receive a recogni on ribbon. 8 9 Evalua on 8. Animals shall be kept in stalls, pens or kennels except for feeding and showing. 9. All animals must be under control while on the fairgrounds. Animal behavior will Evalua on of exhibits is designed to be a learning experience for the exhibitor. Judges are be evaluated by department commi ee and exhibitors may be asked to remove the selected on the basis of their knowledge of a project area and their ability to evaluate that animal from the fairgrounds. project. It is the responsibility of the judge to point out good quali es of the exhibit and to make sugges ons as to improvements needed or desired. Judges must evaluate each 10. Safety should be everyone's PRIMARY CONCERN. No unshielded fans (blades, belts, exhibit based on its individual merit. or other hazardous equipment) are allowed to be used on the fairgrounds. There will be NO allowance for fans placed in any of the ca le aisles. The use of bu fans State Fair: The exhibit meets all standards. The exhibitor has clearly stated an appropriate is prohibited. learning goal and included accurate informa on on how and what was learned in 11. It is the intent that the exhibitors take responsibility for caring and grooming their preparing the exhibit. The exhibit and workmanship are extraordinary. own animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the exhibitor Blue: The exhibit has exceeded the minimum standards. The exhibitor has clearly stated learn new skills and be done by an immediate family member (father, mother, an appropriate learning goal, included informa on on how and what was learned in brother, sister, grandparent), legal guardian, Linn County 4‐H club leader, current preparing the exhibit. The exhibit shows good workmanship. Linn County 4‐H or FFA member, or department commi ee member. Any Red: The exhibit has met the minimum standards and shows effort by the exhibitor, but excep ons must be pre‐approved by the department commi ee and an Extension has room for improvement in one or more areas of workmanship. The exhibitor needs to staff member. improve the learning goal statement and/or informa on on what was learned in preparing 12. Only 4‐H, FFA members and show officials are permi ed in the show ring while the exhibit. classes are being judged. Viola ons of this rule might result in disqualifica on of White: The exhibit does not meet all of the minimum standards and expected quality of the exhibitor. workmanship. Improvements are recommended in the learning goal statement, finished exhibit and the informa on on what was learned in preparing the exhibit. 13. At least one set of lights will remain on in the barn at night for security purposes. Only the exhibitor will be allowed in the immediate judging areas. Fans will be le on or off at the discre on of the livestock commi ee based on temperatures. Premiums 14. All members exhibit at their own risk. (See General Rule #1) The Linn County Fair Associa on provides 4‐H and FFA premiums. 15. Subs tute Showman: Excusing a member from personally exhibi ng his/her animal 2021 premiums will be Blue $3, Red $2 and White $1. Communica on awards will be defeats one of the important objec ves of 4‐H. 4‐H does not approve of the use of Excellence $3; Merit $2 and Par cipa on $1. Advanced animal showmanship classes do subs tute showmen except in extreme cases. The exhibitor may select another Linn not receive premiums. County 4‐H or FFA member to show in cases of sickness, military service, other 4‐H commitments, or when a member has more than one animal in a class. The subs tute showman must be approved by the department superintendent or Animal Division commi ee. 16. All 4‐H and FFA members exhibi ng a meat animal or food producing animal are Rules and Regula ons required to take a YQCA class annually or the YQCA test prior to fair by May 15th. Note: All General Rules & Regula ons apply. FSQA will be accepted through its expira on dates. 1. Viola on of the rules and regula ons will be evaluated by the department 17. Animals offered for sale in an auc on are considered to have changed ownership. commi ee. This may result in disqualifica on of the exhibit from showing and/or There will be NO “No Sales!” All animals offered for sale are terminated as 4‐H/FFA selling in that project area. projects. 2. A member may have only ONE ENTRY PER CLASS unless otherwise stated in that 18. Affidavit forms are required at check‐in for Swine, Market Beef, Market Lamb, and department. Meat Goat. 3. All animals must be in the member's care from the me the animal becomes the 19. project. 4. OWNERSHIP: All animals must be owned by the 4‐H or FFA member or in partnership with a family member. See excep ons under HORSE/PONY DEPARTMENT and DOG DEPARTMENT. Members may be asked to show a cancelled check or wri en agreement to prove ownership. For complete ownership rules see 4H202 available from the Extension Office or Online from the Iowa 4‐H Youth Development web page. 20. 5. All animals must be iden fied to an individual 4‐H/FFA member. 4‐H and FFA registra on is online by May 15, 2021. All regula ons on the 4‐H iden fica on form will be enforced. 4‐H members must iden fy in 4‐H Online and Fair Entry. FFA members will iden fy via Fair Entry. 6. Ear tag numbers, ta oos, and registra on numbers listed on entry forms must correspond to those listed on the 4‐H animal iden fica on form. 7. All exhibits must be in place and remain on the grounds according to the mes listed on the schedule unless released by the department commi ee. NO ENTRIES WILL BE STALLED PRIOR TO STATED ENTRY TIMES. Conflicts with other shows will be considered by the appropriate department commi ee. One dock will be reserved for commercial hauls. 10 11 6. If there are not 5 entries per age division, classes may be combined at the discre on Herdsmanship of the project commi ee. • This is a club or chapter ac vity. 7. Premiums for Senior, Intermediate and Junior classes will be: 1st ‐ $3.00; 2nd ‐ $2.00; • Rules will be posted in each barn. 3rd ‐ $1.00. Winners in Advanced Class will receive ribbons. • Judging is based on the member’s conduct and courteousness to the public, cleanliness of stalls and alleys, animal’s appearance and comfort (hay, water, etc.), stall cards in place and a endants watching exhibits. Health Requirements • Exhibitors should have the alley or aisle near their exhibit clean and swept at all mes. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES OR • All livestock exhibitors are expected to clean out their stall area within the conclusion ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS CONDITION WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL of the show or release of animals. FROM THE SHOW. • Herdsmanship awards may be awarded at the discre on of the livestock commi ees. No individual Cer ficate of Veterinary Inspec on will be required on Iowa origin animals or poultry exhibited at County 4‐H/FFA FAIR, but the animals must be inspected when Reminders to Animal Exhibitors unloaded or shortly therea er by an accredited veterinarian. Swine are required to be inspected either before being unloaded or before leaving a designated isola on and Give your animal enough food and water at adequate intervals. Remember, as the inspec on area (prior to mixing with any other pigs). All animals moving from out of state temperature climbs, animals need more water. into an Iowa county 4H/FFA fair must meet Iowa Animal and Livestock Importa on Provide your animal with clean, dry bedding. requirements. Each show must have an official veterinarian. Keep your animal clean. Quaran ned animals or animals from quaran ned herds cannot be exhibited. Keep the barn and surrounding areas clean. Place used bedding, manure and feed Official iden fica on listed on a Cer ficate of Veterinary Inspec on required for all ca le in designated areas. and bison of any age coming in from out of state used for rodeos, recrea onal events, Handle your animal with care at all mes. Only you or someone who knows your shows and exhibi ons. animal, such as your parent, brother, or sister should handle your animal. People who are not familiar with animals will be walking around. Please be aware of them. SWINE If your animal shows signs of illness or is injured, no fy the superintendent in your All swine must originate from a herd or area not under quaran ne and must be department or the fair office so a veterinarian can be contacted. individually iden fied. All swine are required to have individual official iden fica on. All 4‐ Plan a schedule with other 4‐H’ers or FFA members so at least one a endant is with H and FFA tags bearing the US shield are official iden fica on tags. your animals during the mes the fair is open to the public. Swine origina ng outside of Iowa. All exhibitors must present a test record and Be courteous to the public. Take pride in yourself and your project by knowing your Cer ficate of Veterinary Inspec on that indicate that each swine has had a nega ve test facts and answering ques ons about how you care for your animals at home and at for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to the show (individual show regula ons may have the fair. Many people are at the fair to learn. more restric ve me restric ons), regardless of the status of the herd, and show individual official iden fica on on test rep01i. Electronic iden fica on will not be Showmanship considered official iden fica on for exhibi on purposes. 1. The purpose of these classes is to create more interest in and a be er knowledge of exhibi ng livestock. The animal’s ribbon placing is not a factor. SHEEP AND GOATS 2. Judging will be based on the showman's: All sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin iden fica on tag Appearance, poise and calmness. (Ex. IA1234‐5678) or another official Scrapie tag. All sexually intact goats must be Knowledge of the animal, its care and management.= iden fied with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin iden fica on tag (Ex. IAl 234‐5678), another official Scrapie tag, or by an official ta oo registered with USDA (to register, call Showing skills, including: 1‐866‐USDA‐TAG; l‐866‐873‐2824). Wethers less than 18 months of age are required to Control of animal have an individual iden fica on and a scrapie tag may be used, but a scrapie tag is not Con nuous a en on to instruc on required. Ability to stand and move animal as requested, showing animal to its best advantage. 3. All exhibitors are eligible to par cipate. Such par cipa on is not counted in the POULTRY AND BIRDS member's exhibit limit in the department. All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum‐Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or 4. The member must show an animal for which they have iden fied in 4‐H Online and/ have had a nega ve Pullorum‐Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibi on and the test or Fair Entry must have been performed by an authorized tester. (SEE GENERAL SECTION l .B) Please 5. Showmanship classes will be divided as follows: note: Poultry purchased from a hatchery and raised for exhibi on are not exempt from Pullorum‐Typhoid tes ng requirements. However, "Market Classes" of poultry consigned Advanced—Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Showmanship exhibitors who to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella tes ng requirements. previously have won first place in their current age division may par cipate "Market Classes" of poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten ONLY in this class. The advanced class will be held before the regular or more feet and/or an eight‐foot high solid par on. showmanship classes to help other members learn showmanship techniques.
Seniors—Grades 9‐12 Intermediates—Grades 7‐8 DOGS AND CATS Juniors—Grades 4‐6 All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccina on cer ficate 12 13 allowed. NO HAY, STRAW, OR LANDSCAPING BARK. Livestock Auc on 3. All market and breeding beef must be dehorned, prior to weigh in, no excep ons. • Livestock Auc on will begin promptly at 9:00 AM on June 29th, 2021. A buyer’s Market Beef must be castrated prior to weigh in. breakfast will be served at 8 am in the Youth Council Food Booth. 4. One head per class will be required to offer a class. It will be at the judge’s discre on • Livestock exhibitors should ac vely recruit buyers. if they will receive champion in their class. • Sale Weight: will be the same as weigh‐in for all livestock. 5. Release me for non‐auc on animals will be 6am – 10am Sunday, June 27, 2021. For Swine commercial haulers have priority. those leaving, for ease of cleaning the barn bedding must be scraped 2 feet from the walls toward the center aisle. No bedding is to be placed in the center aisle. • There will be transporta on to the lockers for all buyers. 6. No health cer ficates are required for beef animals. A veterinarian will check the • ca le as they arrive at the fair.
7. Calves will be shown as iden fied in 4‐H Online at the beginning of the project. Breed Limits to Auc on numbers: iden es will be defined by the current year Breed Classifica on for IJBBA Sanc oned Limits in the livestock auc on will consist of Ca le (2), Sheep (1), Goat (1), Swine (1), pen of 3 meat birds (1). Show. No changes allowed at the fair. When an animal needs to be designated to the auc on: 8. A halter and neck e are mandatory for all calves during overnight hours. (Thurs., Each member selling livestock in the auc on will pay $5.00 per animal when they sign up Fri., Sat., Sun.) (This does not pertain to the cow/calf exhibits.) Note: All livestock at the 4‐H Fair Office window. Deadline to sign up is 5pm on Saturday, June 27th, 2021 for must remain in the barns at night. No e outs at the trailers or elsewhere on the all animals except for swine. Swine exhibitors will sign up for the auc on with their final grounds. Barn curfew for beef is 10:00 p.m. (See Animal Division Rule 13) des na on form which should be submi ed within 30 minutes of the comple on of the 9. Beef exhibitors are to wear proper 4‐H or FFA shirt in any compe on and during the swine show. auc on. This includes the beef show, showmanship, auc on, obstacle course, Auc on Order: grooming contest and bucket bo le interviews. See general rule #5 and Auc on rules 2021 Linn County Fair Livestock Auc on will proceed in the following order: Swine, Sheep, for more informa on. Goats, Poultry, Beef. The following year will be in reverse order. 10. It is the intent that the exhibitors take responsibility for caring and grooming their Placement in order for the sale (per species): own animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the exhibitor learn Beef will sell top 5, then champions and reserve champions. All sellers will have one new skills and be done by an immediate family member (father, mother, brother, animal in the first round and will go to the second round if they have another animal. sister, grandparent), legal guardian, Linn County 4‐H club leader, current Linn County Sheep, Goats, Poultry, and Swine: Champions will sell first then lo ery a er (draw from 4‐H or FFA member, or department commi ee member. hat). 11. Generators will be allowed and will be placed for use only a er contac ng the beef Policy for animals once designated to the Auc on: commi ee for procedure. All animals designated for the 2021 Linn County Fair Livestock Auc on MUST STAY ON THE 12. Non‐compliance with any rule and/or any prac ce deemed unethical by the FAIRGROUNDS and 4‐H'ers/FFA'ers are responsible for the care of the livestock un l they commi ee will result in being disqualified and barred from showing and selling. are loaded following the auc on, i.e. Feeding, watering, cleaning pens, helping load the 13. Safety should be everyone’s primary concern. No unshielded fans (Blades, belts, or animal, etc. THERE WILL BE NO‐NO SALES in the auc on. All animals once sold are other items not covered) and other hazardous equipment are allowed to be used on considered to have changed ownership. Animals need to be designated for sale barn, the fairgrounds. There will be No allowance for fans placed in any of the ca le aisles. packer, or locker at me of sale. If a buyer is not sending an animal to a provided packer, The use of bu fans is prohibited. All fans must face east. Limit of one fan per two sale barn, or locker this needs to be stated at me of sale and it is buyers responsibility to calves. Only overhead hanging fans will be allowed. provide transporta on for this animal by the end of the auc on. 14. Pain ng, dyeing and use of color agents on beef animals in not condoned by county
fair superintendents. Beef projects which show evidence of this will not be permi ed into the show ring. If a color or coloring agent rubs off an animal rubbed with either a Beef Department towel or a hand, that animal will be disqualified. Exhibitors can use colored grooming aids on hooves only. Commi ee Chairs— Susan Rosauer & Alicia Davis 15. All division champions will be wiped with a towel to check for color or coloring agents Check‐in—Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 7—9:30am • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 prior to entering the show ring for the championship drive. If coloring agents or color Judging—Saturday, June 26, 2021 • 9:00am • Ca le Show Arena are found, the exhibitor and animal will be disqualified. Release—Cow/Calf—A er Beef Show Comple on, 16. No unloading tack Wednesday during Beef weigh‐in. You may drive onto the fair Market & Breeding Animals: Sunday, June 27, 2021 6am–10am grounds and unload tack on Tuesday during stall set up. A er this you can drive onto Order of showing the fairgrounds un l 8 am Thursday thru Monday to unload needed supplies. Cow/Calf Pairs, Breeding Heifers, Market Beef, Showmanship 17. No grooming chutes in the Beef Barn at any me Tuesday through Monday. Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 18. Due to conges on in the staging area each exhibitor may be accompanied by up to two people. They must be an immediate family member o current Linn co. 4‐Her/ 1. All beef will be stalled between 7:00 and 9:30am on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. FFA’er Market beef and commercial heifers weigh‐in will be directly off the trailers 19. Exhibitors must wait un l all check‐in gates, scales head chutes etc...are removed Wednesday morning. All animals will be vet checked off the trailers Wednesday before ca le can be removed from their stalls Wednesday, a er check/weigh‐in. morning. Stall and tack assignments will be posted in the barn by Tuesday, June 22, 2021. 2. Youth are responsible for their own bedding for their stalls. Only wood products are 14 15 FFA Members They will be judged on the following: For those enrolled in both 4‐H and FFA, be advised that your total Market Beef project Quality of image Well posi oned/center of interest must be declared either 4‐H or FFA. You cannot show one market beef in 4‐H and another Good angle/view point Captures moment well in FFA. Likewise, the en re Breeding Heifer project must be declared either 4‐H or FFA. Originality/crea vity Emphasis on ca le/ca le industry However, you may choose to do market Beef project for 4‐H and Breeding Heifer project for FFA or the reverse. Overall appeal Livestock Auc on Market Beef 1. A member may have weighed in six market beef animals on November 22nd, 2020, but only three may be exhibited as market individuals at this fair. 2. Heifers and steers are eligible for the market beef class. “All‐Around” Beef Exhibitor Award 3. Heifers shown in market beef classes may not be shown in any breeding class. All market heifers must have been weighed in on November 22nd, 2020. Purpose: To recognize members who are ac ve in the different ac vi es the beef program offers. 4. All market beef must be ear tagged with an official 4‐H tag at the county weigh‐in on November 22nd, 2020. The tag must be put in the ear at weigh‐in and must be in the Object of Award—To earn points; not necessarily win a championship. ear when beef are brought to the fair. If a tag is lost, it is the member's responsibility Goal of Award—To increase involvement and knowledge of the beef program. to contact a member of the beef commi ee and have it replaced. Calves without tags Who sets standards for this award?—The youth on the Beef Commi ee are to review and in their ears will be ineligible to show. must approve all changes to this award. 5. There will be no ar ficial filling of calves or any other prac ce deemed unethical by the Eligibility Guidelines for “All Around” Exhibitor Award beef commi ee. 1. Open to all 4‐H and FFA Beef Project Members. (No Bucket/Bo le Calves) 6. All market beef entries must weigh 1000 pounds or more in order to sell. Market beef 2. Three age divisions: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior according to 4‐H guidelines. A can be exhibited at lower weights. Champion and a Reserve Champion will be named in each division. Breed/crossbred classes will be broken by weight as needed. 3. Member must use their own animal, which is iden fied in 4‐H Online for all contests. A) For State Fair Breed Steers, the exhibitor must present the breed, ta oo and the 4. To be eligible for the “All‐Around Award” the member MUST a end at least one Linn loca on, sire’s name and registra on number at county weigh‐in in December. Steers County Beef workshop away from the county fair. Each workshop will earn 5 points without necessary informa on at the weigh‐in will be shown in the crossbred division. towards award. Ta oos will be checked. 5. First year project members that turn in a completed beef record at fair can earn 10 B) Breed steers for County Fair must exhibit predominate characteris cs of the breed points. Project members that turned in a completed beef record from the previous (according to IJBBA) and have a sire registra on number at December’s weigh‐in. year to the Extension Office by September 15th can earn 10 points. A completed beef Where heredity is ques onable, the beef project commi ee has the authority to record from the previous or current year turned in at fair by all other project members transfer animals to the crossbred classes. can earn 5 points. Record Books must be turned in by Friday at 9am. C) First and second place winners in individual classes are eligible to compete for 6. To further be eligible for the “All‐Around Award” the member MUST compete in a Championship and Reserve Championships, provided they received a purple or blue minimum of four of the following events taking place at the county fair: award. • Exhibit in the beef show • Obstacle Course Contest 9. If an animal does not show in the beef show it will not be able to sell in the auc on. • Showmanship class • Team Grooming Contest 10. Market beef selling in the auc on must be signed up by 4pm on Saturday, June 26th, • Photography Contest • Beef Quiz Bowl Contest 2021. All beef equipment must also be removed by 10:00AM, Sunday, June 27, 2021 7. Dress‐code note: Refer to rule #9 General Beef Rules. from the barn. Fans, feed pans, and water pans can be le un l 8:00AM Monday, June Points will be totaled and winners named prior to start of the Livestock Auc on 28, 2021. A er the auc on, exhibitors are to stay with their animal un l it is picked up. Livestock sale weight will be the same as weigh in weight for all market animals. Only Photography Contest animals shown as a Market Beef qualify to sell in the auc on. 11. All market beef weighed in December will be eligible for rate of gain ribbons and 1. This contest is open to any beef exhibitor that has entered breeding, performance, premiums. Miniature Hereford Steers will not be evaluated on Rate of Gain. Rate of and market beef in the Linn County Fair. gain will be calculated and must be shown on the stall card. Pro‐rated premiums will 2. You don’t need to par cipate in the “All‐Around” Award to enter, but points will be be paid on the following basis: awarded as follows to those that do if they receive 1st place 5 points, 2nd place 4 Market Steer points, 3rd place 3 points, 4th place 2 points, and all others 1 point. 2.3 lbs. per day and above Blue Award 3. Each member is allowed up to 2 photos (5x7 or 8x10 only) mounted on black or white 2.10 to 2.29 lbs. per day Red Award foam board, no ma ng accepted. Each photo must have the following informa on on Under 2.09 lbs. per day White Award the back of the photo: Exhibitors name, club, and grade just completed in school. 4. Photo must be related or represent the ca le industry. These photos must be turned Market Heifer in by Thursday morning at 9 am. 2.1 lbs. per day and above Blue Award 5. Photos may not be entered as a Sta c Exhibit. 1.9 to 2.09 lbs. per day Red Award Under 1.89 lbs. per day White Award
16 17 12. “Home raised” is a calf raised on your family farm from birth, shown by a immediate 9. “Home raised” breeding heifer is a calf raised on your family farm from birth and member of the family and iden fied at the Linn County weigh‐in as such. shown by a son or daughter of the family. 13. Champion and reserve champion market heifers are eligible to compete for grand 10. If registra on number is missing from 4‐H Online entry by May 15th, the animal will be champion market beef honors. shown as a commercial heifer as long as there is a secondary method of ID. 14. Market Animals must receive a blue ribbon for Rate of Gain to compete for Grand “Applica ons for registra on” will not be accepted. Champion Market Beef honors. If market beef do not make rate of gain of 2.3 per day 11. Exhibitor must iden fy at check/weigh‐in on June 23, 2021 if they are showing in the for steers and 2.1 lbs. per day for heifers they cannot receive a blue ribbon. commercial, home raised, or registered class. Classes in order of showing Breeding Heifers Classes in order of showing 20001—Market Returning Bucket Bo le 20012—Market Miniature Hereford Steer 20101—Breeding Returning Bucket Bo le 20112—Maine Anjou Heifer High % 20002—Home Raised Market Steer 20013—Market Red Angus 20102—Home Raised Breeding Heifer 20113—Miniature Hereford Heifer 20003—Home Raised Market Heifer 20014—Market Saler 20103—Angus Heifer 20114—Red Angus Heifer 20004—Market Angus 20015—Market Shorthorn Plus 20104—Charolais Heifer 20115—Red Angus Founda on Heifer 20005—Market Belted Galloway 20016—Market Shorthorn Purebred 20105—Charolais Composite Heifer 20116—Saler Heifer 20006—Market Charolais 20017—Market Simmental 20106—Chianina Heifer 20117—Shorthorn Heifer Plus 20007—Market Chianina 20018—Market Waygu 20107—Gelbvieh Heifer 20118—Shorthorn Heifer Purebred 20008—Market Gelbvieh 20019—Market Beef All Other Breeds 20108—Hereford Heifer 20119—Simmental Heifer Founda on 20009—Market Hereford 20020—Crossbred Market Steer 20109—Limousin Heifer 20120—Simmental Heifer High % 20010—Market Limousine 20021—Market Beef Heifer 20110—Lim‐Flex Heifer 20121—Breeding Beef All Other Breeds 20011—Market Maine Anjou 20111—Maine Anjou Heifer Maintainer 20122—Breeding Commercial Heifer Carcass Merit Carcass merit class will be used to es mate carcass retail yield and meat quality. Awards Beef Cow Calf Pairs will be given to Market Steers and Market Heifers. Carcass placing will be determined 1. Entry includes cow and her “NATURAL BORN” calf shown as one pair. by ultrasound scanning at fair. Cost of Scanning will be paid at county fair scanning. The 2. Class 20201 is open to females shown as a breeding heifer and iden fied as such with Linn County Ca lemen will generously provide the scanning fee for one Market beef per ta oo at the 2021 Linn County Fair. This includes all breeds and commercial breeding exhibitor. Addi onal animals may be scanned at the member‘s expense. heifers. 1. Members may indicate which animal(s) that is entered in county fair to be scanned 3. Aged cow/calf class (20202) is open to females shown as breeding heifers at the 2019 and an ultra sound reading done. Member must report the animal(s) they choose to Linn County Fair and prior to 2019 fair and iden fied as such with a ta oo. This have entered in the carcass class at the me of ultra‐sounding. General rules, general includes all breeds and commercial or crossbred cows. livestock rules, and health requirements apply to this entry. 4. 2. Ultrasound will be done a er the beef weigh‐in, Wednesday by a qualified technician. 3. All carcass projec ons will be based on real‐ me ultrasound. Placing is with the 5. A member may have a maximum of two pair in the cow/calf division. carcass data provided by the ISU Extension Beef Program Specialist being used as a 6. Cow and calf must be broke to lead. Cow and calf must be clean. Grooming is op onal. tool. 7. Cow/calf pairs will be stalled on Wednesday June 24, 2021 between 7:00am and 4. Carcass class will have a champion and reserve champion honors and designated 9:30am. award, with placing up to 10th place. 8. Cow/Calf pairs will be released following the show, Saturday, June 27, 2021. Breeding Heifers 9. No Market Heifers are eligible to be shown in the Cow/Calf division. 1. Heifers must be born between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Classes in order of showing 2. Animals which are registered are eligible for compe on in breed classes and must 20201—1st Calf Heifer with Calf 20202—Aged Cow with Calf have a visible ta oo prior to the fair. Ta oos will be checked. No illegible or fresh ta oos will be allowed to show. Reta ooing at the fair will not be allowed. All Showmanship breeding heifers, registered, commercial or home raised are required to be ta ooed. 3. All breeding heifers, registered, commercial, or home raised must have a secondary Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines method of ID: cal ood vaccina on# or an official 4‐H ear tag if the animal is not registered. 90004—Beef Showmanship Advanced 90001—Beef Showmanship Junior 4. Registra on papers must be presented at check‐in me. Only original papers will be 90003—Beef Showmanship Senior 90002—Beef Showmanship Intermediate accepted. 5. A class for commercial breeding heifers is available for non‐registered breeding heifers. 6. Heifers shown in any breeding beef classes may not be shown in any market class. 7. Each exhibitor is limited to three heifers. 8. Breed classes will be broken by age as needed. Commercial heifer and home raised heifer classes will be broken by weight. 18 19 Bucket/Bo le Calf —Beef & Dairy Cat Department Commi ee Chairs – County Youth Coordinator—Interested volunteers email Commi ee Chair—Jeff Barrick [email protected] Check‐in—Thursday, June 24, 2021 9:00‐9:15 am • Small Animal Building Check‐in —Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 7am—12pm • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 Judging—Thursday June 24, 2021 9:30 am • Small Animal Building Interview—Friday June 25, 2021 • 8am • Ca le Show Arena Release—Thursday June 24, 2021• A er Show Judging—Friday June 25, 2021 • 2pm • Ca le Show Arena Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) Release—Saturday, June 26, 2021 following Beef Show & Sunday, June 27, 2021 6–10am Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 1. A cat or ki en shown in the cat show cannot be shown in any other show at the Fair. 1. Member must start project and have iden fied in 4‐H Online by May 15th. 2. Ki ens must be at least four months of age and less than 12 months of age by show date. 12 months and older are cats. 2. Member can enroll newborn or orphan calves. Calves must have been born between 3. Pregnant cats and cats with nursing li er may not be exhibited. January 1 and April 30, 2021 with possession within 2 weeks of birth. 4. Cats/Ki ens are to be entered Thursday between 9:00 and 9:15 am. They should be 3. Calves MUST be bucket or bo le fed (no nursing permi ed a er 2 weeks of age). brought in a secure container or be on a leash. All cats must be checked in and health 4. Calves can be heifers or steers; beef or dairy; purebred or crossbred. NO BULL checked prior to being placed in exhibit area. Current rabies vaccina on papers and CALVES permi ed. All bull calves must be castrated by June 1. verifica on of distemper shot must be presented at this me. Please read the Health 5. Each member may iden fy and enroll up to 3 animals but will be allowed to exhibit Requirements under the General Animal Division rules carefully. only 1 animal at the fair. 5. Cages will NOT be provided. The show will be a pet carrier/pet cage show. (It can be 6. Calves MUST have eartags or ta oos and will be checked at the fair. Animals without larger than a standard small cat carrier.) A cage that works best for the pet should be proper iden fica on will not be permi ed to show. used. All exhibitors must provide a cage/carrier. Tip of the toenail needs to be clipped 7. Bucket/bo le calves CANNOT be shown in any other project division. before the fair. 8. Calves will be shown at halter and fi ed according to beef or dairy guidelines. The 6. Cats MUST REMAIN in cages when not being shown or on deck. class will be divided according to the age of the exhibitor. Champion and Reserve 7. Non‐compliance of rules will result in forfeiture of earned premiums as well as Champion placings will be given in each division. elimina on from the remaining classes that day. 9. Project will be evaluated on four parts: 8. Evalua on will be based on the following criteria: Wri en records 200 Cleanliness and grooming of cat Interview 100 Conforma on of cat General health/fi ng 100 Knowledge of exhibitor, coat length, color, breed (or similar to) and coat Showmanship 100 pa ern (bi‐color, tabby, mackerel, etc.), of the cat being shown Total Points Possible 500 10. Judging will be based on: Unusual appearance of cat: Tailless, six‐toed, etc. A) What the member has learned about care and management of raising the calf. Handling: How exhibitor presents handles animal, display of the cage, and B) The fi ng and showing of the calf (according to beef/dairy guidelines). knowledge of animal C) General health condi on and management of the calf and member’s 5 ques ons pertaining to the cat project will be used to break es knowledge of this area. 9. Cats can either be judged on the provided judging table or members can bring their D) Accurate and complete records of the project (quality and conforma on of the own table or blanket to have the cat judged on. This is because some cats may be calf will not be the major factor considered in the bucket/bo le project). calmer on a more familiar surface. 10. Calves must arrive in accordance with the fair schedule. 10. Showmanship will not be included in the cat show 11. Bucket Bo le exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up their stalls before they leave. 11. No ki ens or cats are to be in the vicinity of the small animal barn without 12. Bucket Bo le calves that are shown by Clover Kids may be shown the following year vaccina on records and a vet check on the day of the show. as a Returning Bucket Bo le by the exhibitor that showed it the previous year. If the Clover Kid that exhibit the project has not graduated out of the Clover Kid program 12. An exhibitor may not exhibit more than two animals per class. by the following year an older sibling can show the project as their own as a 13. Cats will be released following the show. Returning Bucket Bo le. Sibling defini on includes brother, sister or step‐siblings Classes in order of showing with one common parent/guardian. 20400—Cat—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) Classes in order of showing 20401—Ki en, 4‐11 Month, Any Color 20301—Bucket/Bo le Calf ‐ Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) 20402—Short Hair Adult, Any Color 20302—Bucket/Bo le Calf ‐ Junior 20404—Long Hair Adult, Any Color 20303—Bucket/Bo le Calf ‐ Intermediate 20405—Cat Fun Photo Contest—Just for fun! Print off a photo of your cat either in 20304—Bucket/Bo le Calf ‐ Senior costume or being silly and bring it to county fair! This is a non‐premium class for fun!
20 21 Dairy Ca le Department Dairy Ca le Classes AYRSHIRE BROWN SWISS Guernsey Commi ee Chair — Mike Eilers 20501—Junior Calves 20511—Junior Calves 20521—Junior Calves Check‐in—Wednesday, June 23, 2021• 10:00 am‐12:00pm • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 20522—Int. Calves Dairy Milking Ca le Sunday, June 27, 2021 • 9:00 am‐9:30am • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 20502—Int. Calves 20512—Int. Calves Judging—Sunday June 27, 2021 • 10:00am • Ca le Show Arena 20503—Senior Calves 20513—Senior Calves 20523—Senior Calves Release—Sunday, June 27, 2021—2:00‐5:00pm 20504—Summer Yearlings 20514—Summer Yearlings 20524—Summer Yearlings 20505—Junior Yearlings 20515—Junior Yearlings 20525—Junior Yearlings To show in order listed 20506—Winter Yearling 20516—Winter Yearling 20526—Winter Yearling Calves of each breed will be shown in the following order. 20507—Senior Yearlings 20517—Senior Yearlings 20527—Senior Yearlings Calves will be followed by yearling of each breed, etc. 1) Holstein 3) Jersey 5) Milking Shorthorn 2) Guernsey 4) Brown 20508—2 Year Olds 20518—2‐year‐olds 20528—2‐year‐olds Swiss 6) Ayrshire 20509—3 Year Olds 20519—3‐year‐olds 20529—3‐year‐olds Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 20510—Aged Cows 20520—Cows, Aged 20530—Cows, Aged 1. General Livestock Rules and Regula ons and 4‐H General Rules and Regula ons apply in this department. Holstein Jersey Milking Shorthorn 2. Entries are open to registered and iden fied grade dairy animals that meet the stated 20531—Junior Calves 20541—Junior Calves 20551—Junior Calves 4‐H & FFA and State Fair rules and regula ons and were born before May 1, 2021. 20532—Int. Calves 20542—Int. Calves 20552—Int. Calves Animals entered are limited to those iden fied as either a 4‐H or FFA project, but not 20533—Senior Calves 20543—Senior Calves 20553—Senior Calves both. Exhibitors may NOT show as both a 4‐H and FFA exhibitor. 20534—Summer Yearlings 20544—Summer Yearlings 20554—Summer Yearlings 3. 4‐H animals must have been iden fied in 4‐H Online by May 15. 20535—Junior Yearlings 20545—Junior Yearlings 20555—Junior Yearlings 4. Any yearling heifer that has freshened prior to me of judging must be evaluated in a 2‐year‐old class. 20536—Winter Yearling 20546—Winter Yearling 20556—Winter Yearling 5. Each animal must be registered or properly iden fied. All levels of registry are 20537—Senior Yearlings 20547—Senior Yearlings 20557—Senior Yearlings acceptable. Animals whose registra on papers or iden fied grade papers are not 20538—2‐year‐olds 20548—2‐year‐olds 20558—2‐year‐olds approved by the Superintendent will not be allowed to enter the show. 20539—3‐year‐olds 20549—3‐year‐olds 20559—3‐year‐olds 6. Exhibitors may enter up to six head with no more than two entries per class. 20540—Cows, Aged 20550—Cows, Aged 20560—Cows, Aged 7. SUBSTITUTIONS ‐ Exhibitors may subs tute provided the subs tute animal was listed in 4‐H Online by May 15. Crossbred 20566—Winter Yearling 8. Animals exhibited in this department must be housed in stalls designated by the 20561—Junior Calves 20567—Senior Yearlings Superintendent or forfeit all premiums earned. 20562—Int. Calves 20568—2‐year‐olds 9. All animals will be judged on conforma on only. 20563—Senior Calves 20569—3‐year‐olds 10. First and Second place winners from calf and yearling classes will compete for Junior 20564—Summer Yearlings 20570—Cows, Aged Championship. First and Second place in each of the cow classes are eligible for 20565—Junior Yearlings Senior Championship. Junior and Senior Champions will compete for Grand Champion. 11. If numbers in class warrant, the Superintendent will split classes accordingly. Showmanship 12. Dairy animals are to be entered in classes according to ages as follows: Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines All Breeds Junior calves born March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021 90021—Dairy Ca le Advanced 90023—Dairy Ca le—Intermediate Intermediate calves born December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021 90022—Dairy Ca le—Senior 90024—Dairy Ca le—Junior Senior calves born September 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020 Summer yearlings born June 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020 Junior yearlings born March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020 Dog Department Winter yearlings born December 1, 2019 to February 28, 2020 Senior yearlings born September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020 Commi ee Chair— Ashley Ford and Paige Junge Two‐year‐old born September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019 Check‐in—Tuesday June 22, 2021 • 2:00‐2:30pm • Ca le Show Arena Three‐year‐old born September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018 Thursday June 24, 2021 • 7:00‐7:30am • Ca le Show Arena Cows born before September 1, 2017 Judging—Tuesday June 22, 2021 • 3:00pm • Ca le Show Arena • Handling & Obedience Thursday June 24, 2021 • 8:00am • Ca le Show Arena • Agility & Rally Release‐A er show and presenta on of ribbons Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 1. A dog must be owned by the 4‐H/FFA member or in partnership with a family member. 22 23 2. A member may only show one dog per obedience class, unless permission is given by exhibitor with experience, but this is the first year for the dog. This class is the dog commi ee. A member is only allowed to enter and show in one also open to exhibitor/dog teams in their 3rd year of training that did not showmanship class. Members may show more than one dog in agility and rally. receive a qualifying score in Beginners Novice A last year. Any dog that has
3. Any dog that shows aggressive behavior towards any dog or human or cannot be earned a ‘PCD’ level tle of higher, before January 1, of the current year, is kept under control, will be asked to leave immediately. not eligible to enter these classes. 4. I. Beginners Novice A—class is only for dogs and handler teams in their 2nd year of training. Exhibitor/Dog team may only enter this class 1 year. Dogs must not have earned any obedience tle through AKC,UKC, etc. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD’ level tle of higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes. J. Intro Class—this class is for first year exhibitors with first year dogs ony. 5. All members must a end an orienta on mee ng (March 28th or March 24th) and Dogs must have not earned any obedience tle through AKC, UKC, etc. county sponsored classes (Star ng April 14th) and/or show par cipa on in outside K. Rally— This class is open to every exhibitor. All exercises are preformed on training classes. The required number of county sponsored lessons to exhibit is 6 of 9 lease at a variety of sta ons. Exercises may include, but are not limited to, classes offered for 1st – 3rd year members. 4th year and above members are jumping exercises. Divisions include Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. required to a end 2 classes to be fair eligible and are encouraged to a end more. L. On leash agility—For dogs shown in intro, beginner A and B, and preferred Outside classes will only be accepted if taken between January 1st and June 15th of novice obedience only. Dogs shown in novice or higher obedience are not the current year. Outside class verifica on forms are due no later than June 15th at allowed to show in on leash agility. Dog is shown on lead. the Extension Office, along with copy of current vaccina on records. Please note: M. Advanced Agility—is run off leash and member and dog must have had Exhibitors must a end the required number of classes in each event—obedience, previous experience in agility and are showing in novice or higher agility, and showmanship. Failure to a end will result in ineligibility to show at fair. obedience. 6. Members are required to personally sign‐in on the a endance sheet provided by N. Handling—Entries in this division are open to pure bred or mixed breed instructor. Failure to sign in each me the member a ends will be noted as absentee dogs and must be owned by the exhibitor or in partnership with parent or and the class will not count. Instructor will also note par cipa on in each por on of guardian. the class night and late arrivals, leaving early may result in class me not coun ng. 8. Dogs are to remain in the area, crated un l show me and their class is called. 7. Once an exhibitor and dog have received a blue ribbon in a level, the exhibitor is 9. Show Order: automa cally required to progress to the next level deemed appropriate by Day 1: Handling classes will start with Senior followed by Intermediate and Junior. If instructor. Overall showmanship is awarded, it will be determined from the winners of each class. Excep on: If the 4‐H dog obedience instructor feels the dog is not ready for classes Obedience class running order will be: Open, Graduate Novice, Preferred Novice, in the next level, the member may remain at the same level for lessons and showing Beginners Novice, then Intro. for the following year. If a dog achieves an AKC or UKC tle or equivalent during the Day 2: Agility class order to be determined the day or fair. Rally will follow Agility, and the current 4‐H/FFA year, the dog will be allowed to show in its current level, but must fun classes will be determined day of show. move up the following year. For purposes of these rules, AKC tles will be used as 10. No wolves or wolf‐dogs will be admi ed due to State of Iowa Department of the standard: Agriculture rabies no fica on. A. Open—Dog and/or member may have previous open level showing 11. No female dog in season may be exhibited. No pregnant or nursing females may be experience, but dog must not have CDX or higher obedience tle and shall exhibited or present on the show grounds or at training classes. Females must have not have RE or higher tle. weaned puppies at least 4 weeks prior to showing and must be completely dry. B. Graduate Novice B—For dogs that readily carry the dumbbell, or have received a qualifying score in Graduate Novice A. Dogs must not have 12. Puppies must be at least six months old on show date. received any ‘CDX’ level tles. 13. All dogs being exhibited in showmanship, agility, or rally at county fair must also enter C. Graduate Novice A—For dogs that a emp ng the dumbbell and have not and be exhibited in one obedience class. received a qualify score. Dogs must not have received any ‘CDX’ level tles. 14. Proper equipment must be used, as explained at dog obedience classes. No prong, D. Novice B—A handler/Dog team may enter this class un l they receive a pinch, halter, harness, or gentle leader may be used when showing. Buckle (either qualify score. Any dog that has earned any ‘CD” level tle before January 1, leather or nylon), choke (metal or nylon), or mar ngale collars are acceptable. of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes. Beginner, Novice, and Preferred obedience exhibitors must have a 6’ leash. Buckle E. Novice A—A handler/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Any dog that collars only in agility. All tags or iden fica on items must be removed from collars. has earned any ‘CD” level tle before January 1, of the current year, is not Appropriate showmanship collars are allowed for handling only. Small toys, treats or eligible to enter these classes. “bait” may be used in handling only. No treats, bait or toys allowed in the obedience, F. Preferred Novice B—A handler/Dog team may enter this class un l they rally, or agility rings at fair. receive a qualifying score. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD’ level tle or 15. Show a re: blue jeans or khakis, tennis shoes or close toed shoes. NXT Bank 2021Fair higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these t‐shirt. No sandals, shorts, capris, or hats. classes. 16. Dogs should be brought to the grounds at me located on fair schedule for vet check. G. Preferred Novice A—A handler/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Any 17. Exhibitor conduct: Exhibitors shall not strike dogs nor use any other unnecessarily dog that has earned a ‘PCD’ level tle or higher, before January 1, of the harsh physical means of disciplining dogs. current year, is not eligible to enter these classes. 18. It is understood that fair is a busy me and parents are encouraged to be help to their H. Beginners Novice B—is for dog/Handler teams, where either the dog has child as needed. Remember, this is the child’s project and that the majority of the care had previous training, but this is the first year for the exhibitor, or for an and handling should be done by the project member. Commi ee members will be 24 25 available to hold dogs as needed or to assist members before they enter the ring. 5. Handling classes will be judged using the following Showmanship Score Card: 19. Exhibitor (appearance, a tude) ...... 15 points Dog Grooming and condi on...... 25 points Handling ...... 30 points 20. Exhibitors must receive the following percentages to receive appropriate ribbons in Ques ons ...... 30 points Dog Obedience: Total...... 100 points All obedience levels, break downs for Blue/Red/White ribbons: Blue 175‐200 points 6. First place winners in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions will receive a Top Handler Award. Red 155‐169 ½ points White 154 ½ or lower Classes One first place award will be given per class. 90015—Dog Handling & Grooming ‐ Senior ‐ Grades 9th ‐ 12th Dogs that leave the ring will be asked to return to finish the exercises, but will be 90014—Dog Handling & Grooming ‐ Intermediate ‐ Grades 7th ‐ 8th considered disqualified and receive a white ribbon. Also any dog that urinates or 90013—Dog Handling & Grooming ‐ Junior ‐ Grades 4th ‐ 6th defecates during their ring me will be considered disqualified and receive a white ribbon. There will be a high scoring regular class dog (intro, beginners, preferred novice, and Agility Classes: novice classes) and a high scoring advanced class dog (grad novice and open classes). 20601—Agility—On Leash‐under 16” Any e will be first broken by the on leash heeling scores (regular classes on leash and For those dogs that par cipate in prenovice and sub novice obedience. Dogs will measure off leash heeling advanced classes). Any addi onal e will results in a heel off to be under 16” at the withers. Dogs under 18 months of age that are over the height limit, at determined by the judges. the decision of the agility instructor, may also par cipate in this class. Dogs will remain on 21. Exhibitors must receive the following percentages of their total score in order to leash and be scored. Times will also be recorded but only used in the event of a e. Dog receive the appropriate ribbon in Agility: may not have any agility tles. Dog must hit both up and down contact points to avoid Blue 100‐85% of total score deduc ons. Red 84‐70% of total score 20602—Agility—On Leash‐16” and over White 69‐0% of total score For those dogs that par cipate in prenovice and sub novice obedience. Dogs will measure Score is based on the total number of obstacles x 10 points per sta on. over 16” at the withers or any dog that is under 16” and the handler requests a higher Example of deduc ons that may occur during a run: 1 point for each missed contact, 1 jump height. Dogs will remain on leash and be scored. Times will also be recorded but point for ght lead or direc ng dog with lead, 3 points for retry on obstacle, 5 points only used in the event of a e. Dog may not have any agility tles. Dog must hit both up for incomplete obstacle and 10 points for refusal or missed obstacle. Judge will have and down contact points to avoid deduc ons the final say on all deduc ons. Dogs that leave the course will be asked to return to the ring to finish their run, but will be considered disqualified and receive a white 20603—Agility—Advanced under 16” ribbon. Course will be run off leash. Dogs must have at least one year’s showing experience and 22. Handling: Placing and ribbons are at the discre ons of the judge but will be based on be in novice or higher level obedience. Dogs will measure under 16” at the withers. Dog the following criteria: may have agility tles. NOTE: Any dog that cannot be controlled off leash will not be allowed to show in this level. This event is med with penal es added for obstacle faults. Exhibitor (appearance, a tude) ...... 15 points Dogs must hit both up and down contact points to avoid deduc ons. Weave guide wires are Dog Grooming and condi on...... 25 points op onal. Handling ...... 30 points 20604—Agility—Advanced‐over 16” Ques ons ...... 30 points Course will be run off leash. Dogs must have at least one year’s showing experience and Total...... 100 points be in novice or higher level obedience. Dogs will measure over 16” at the withers or any Ribbons will be awarded as follows: dog under 16” that the handler requests a higher jump height. Dog may have agility tles. NOTE: Any dog that cannot be controlled off leash will not be allowed to show in this Purple ‐ 90‐100 points, level. This event is med with penal es added for obstacle faults. Dogs must hit both up Blue ‐ 80‐89 points, and down contact points to avoid deduc ons. Weave guide wires will be removed! Red ‐ 70‐79 points White ‐ 69 points or less. Obedience Classes: Handling Classes: 20701—Obedience—Open 1. Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and must be owned Heel Free & Figure Eight Off Leash 40 points by the exhibitor or in partnership with parent or guardian. Command Discrimina on (Stand, Down, Sit) Off Leash 30 points 2. All exhibitors entering the Handling Division MUST ALSO enter and exhibit in at least Drop on Recall Off Leash 30 points one Obedience Class. Retrieve on Flat Off Leash 20 points 3. The exhibitor is limited to one entry in this division. Retrieve over High Jump Off Leash 30 points 4. Class determina on is based on the grade of the handler. Broad Jump Off Leash 20 points Stand Stay Get Your Leash 30 points
26 27 20702—Obedience—Graduate Novice B 20707—Obedience—Preferred Novice A Heel Free and Figure Eight Off Leash 40 points Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off Leash 40 points Stand for Examina on Off leash 30 pts Dumbbell Recall Off Leash 30 points Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off Leash 30 points Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Recall over Broad Jump Off Leash 30 points Stay – Sit or Down Handler walks ring 30 pts Stand Stay – Get Your Leash Drop Leash 30 points Sit Stay Get your Leash 30 pts Graduate Novice B – For dogs that readily carry the dumbbell, or have received a Preferred Novice A class ‐ A handler /Dog team may enter this class 1 year. qualifying score in Graduate Novice A. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD” level tle or higher, before January 1, of the current year, 30703—Obedience—Graduate Novice A is not eligible to enter these classes. Heel Free and Figure Eight Off Leash 40 points 20708—Obedience—Beginners Novice B Drop on Recall Off Leash 40 points Heel ON leash 40 pts Dumbbell Recall Off Leash 30 points Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off Leash 30 points Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Recall over Broad Jump Off Leash 30 points Sit for Examina on ON leash 40 pts Stand Stay – Get Your Leash Drop Leash 30 points Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts Graduate Novice A – For dogs a emp ng the dumbbell work and have not received a Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts qualifying score. Dogs must not have received any ‘CDX’ level tles. Beginners Novice B is for dog/handler teams, where either the dog has had previous 20704—Obedience—Novice B training, but this is the first year for the exhibitor, or for an exhibitor with experience, but Heel & Figure Eight On Leash 40 pts this is the first year for the dog. This class is also open to exhibitor/dog teams in their 3rd Stand for Examina on 30 pts year of training that did not receive a qualifying score in Beginners Novice A last year. Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD” level tle or higher, before January 1, of the current year, Recall with Finish Off Leash 30 pts is not eligible to enter these classes Sit Stay Get Your Leash 30 pts 20709—Obedience—Beginners Novice A Group Exercise – Sit & Down Stay 30 pts Heel ON leash 40 pts Novice B ‐ A handler/Dog team may enter this class un l they receive a qualifying score. Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Any dog that has earned any ‘CD” level tle before January 1, of the current year, is not Sit for Examina on ON leash 40 pts eligible to enter these classes. Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts 20705—Obedience—Novice A Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Heel & Figure Eight On Leash 40 pts Beginners Novice A is only for dogs and handler teams in their 2nd year of training. Stand for Examina on 30 pts Exhibitor/Dog team may only enter this class 1 year. Dogs must not have earned any Heel Free Off leash 40 pts obedience tle through AKC, UKC, etc. Recall with Finish Off Leash 30 pts Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD” level tle or higher, before January 1, of the current year, Sit Stay Get Your Leash 30 pts is not eligible to enter these classes Group Exercise – Sit & Down Stay 30 pts 20710—Obedience—Intro Novice A ‐ A handler/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Any dog that has earned any ‘CD” level tle before January 1, of the current year, is not Sit for examina on ON leash 40 pts eligible to enter these classes. Recall (no finish) ON leash 40 pts 20706—Obedience—Preferred Novice B Long sit (1 min) Handler at the end of the leash 40 pts Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Long down (1 min) Handler at the end of the leash 40 pts Stand for Examina on Off leash 30 pts Intro class is for First year exhibitor with First year dog only. Dogs must not have earned Heel Free Off leash 40 pts any obedience tle through AKC, UKC, etc. Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Stay – Sit or Down Handler walks ring 30 pts Rally Class: Sit Stay Get your Leash 30 pts 20801—Rally Preferred Novice B class ‐ A handler/Dog team may enter this class un l they receive a This class is open to every exhibitor. All exercises are performed on leash at a variety of qualifying score. sta ons. Exercises may include, but are not limited to, jumping exercises. Divisions Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD” level tle or higher, before January 1, of the current year, include Junior, Intermediate and Senior. is not eligible to enter these classes.
28 29 Dog Contest Classes: goats in the en re Dairy Goat Show. 20901—Best Dog Treat Recipe 2. All goats must have their hooves properly cleaned, trimmed, and filed. Their coats 4‐H/FFA members will write‐up a dog treat recipe, make the treats, and bring them to fair must be cleaned and clipped for show. Horned animals will be discriminated against, the day of the show. The contest will be anonymously judged by other exhibitors based on but not disqualified. Dry does 24 months and older are disqualified. which treat their dog liked! 4‐H members should bring their recipe to share with others. 3. All purebred and recorded grade goats must be recorded and ta ooed in accordance 20902—Best Trick with ADGA rules. Registra on papers must be presented to the superintendent at the Just as it sounds! All 4‐H dog members are judged on the best trick the dog can do by the me of arrival. Registra on papers are not required for grade classes. Grade dairy crowd. goats must be iden fied by a scrapie eartag. 4. Exhibi ng 4‐H/FFA members should wear a white 4‐H/FFA shirt or a plain white shirt 20903—Costume Contest with white (or khaki) pants in the show ring. Just for the fun of it, we will be having a costume contest the day the dog show you are allowed to sign up the day of the show. Classes in order of showing Coloring Contest 30000—Dairy Goat—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) 30001—Registered doeling under 4 months Pre‐registra ons are not required for this class. This is open to all ages and the public and will happen throughout the show. 30002—Registered doeling 4 months and under 12 months 30003—Registered Yearling doe 12 months and under 24 months, has not freshened
30005—Registered doe 24‐36 months Clover Kid 30006—Registered doe 36 months and over 21001—Dog Picture Interview 30007—Recorded Grade doeling under 4 months Clover kids will bring a printed picture of their dog and have help from their parents to 30008—Recorded Grade doeling 4 months and under 12 months complete a short write‐up about their dog. Write‐up will be available at fair. The dog will NOT be brought to the fair. The clover kid will sit down with the judge to talk about their 30009—Recorded Grade Yearling doe 12 months and under 24 months, has not freshened dog. All youth will receive a par cipa on ribbon. 30010—Recorded Grade doe under 24 months, has freshened 30011—Recorded Grade doe 24‐36 months Dairy Goat Department 30012—Recorded Grade doe 36 months and over 30013—Grade doeling under 4 months Commi ee Chairs— Kylie Mysak, Caitlin Robertson 30014—Grade doeling 4 months and under 12 months Check‐in—Thursday, June 24, 2021 • 7:00–8:30am • In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 30015—Grade Yearling doe 12 months and under 24 months, has not freshened Judging— Thursday, June 24, 2021 • 10:00am • Sheep & Swine Show Ring 30016—Grade doe under 24 months, has freshened Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 30017—Grade doe 24‐36 months 1. The base date for compu ng age of goats in all classes will be June 24, 2021. 30018—Grade doe 36 months and over 2. Health requirements: Any evidence of foot rot, sore mouth, breathing problems, 30019—Bucks under 6 months, grade or registered pinkeye, open sores or any other contagious disease will eliminate the animal from the show. See Health Requirement sec on regarding Scrapies rules. Disqualified animals Showmanship must be removed from the grounds immediately! All animals will be checked by a vet Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines prior to the show. 3. All goats must arrive Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 7:00–8:30am. Dairy Goats will be 90028—Dairy Goat Advanced released a er the show. 90027—Dairy Goat Senior 4. All goats will be penned in the stalls in the Indoor Arena. Goats must be collared at all 90026—Dairy Goat Intermediate mes and broke to lead. Grooming must be done in the indoor Arena. 90025—Dairy Goat Junior 5. ID tags and ta oos should have been placed on animals by May 15th. Therefore, no tagging or ta ooing will be allowed on fairgrounds. Meat Goat Department 6. All exhibitors will be assigned pens at check‐in. Considera on will be taken for number and size of goats. Commi ee Chairs – County Youth Coordinator—Interested volunteers email 7. Due to space limita ons, tack pens will only be allowed if space permits and [email protected] Superintendent approves. Tack will be stored in a designated area if there are no tack Weigh‐In—Sunday, April 18, 2021 • 11am ‐12pm • Fairgrounds pens. Check‐in—Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 1:00pm—3:00pm • In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 8. It is the intent that the exhibitors take responsibility for caring and grooming their own Judging— Friday, June 25, 2021 • 2pm • Sheep & Swine Show Arena animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the exhibitor learn new skills and be done by an immediate family member (father, mother, brother, sister, Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) grandparent, legal guardian, Linn County 4‐H club leader, current Linn County 4‐H or 1. The date for compu ng your goats’ age for show purposes will be: June 25, 2021. FFA member, or department commi ee member. 2. Iden fying your project varies based on your entry type: Dairy Goat Show a. Market goats—must have a scrapie tag placed in the animal’s ear prior to the April weigh‐In and a 4‐H tag placed in that animals ear to be eligible to 1. A member may exhibit a maximum of two goats in each class, but no more than eight 30 31 show at the county fair. 2. Each member may weigh in up to 20 head in April, but may only exhibit 4 market b. Breeding goats—does and bucks that are not registered (commercial), must goats at fair. All market goats must meet the iden fica on rules noted under the general rules. At check in for fair, no tubes, blankets or coats are allowed at vet check be iden fied by a scrapie’s tag. Registered Boer Goats (percentage & full blood bucks and does) must be iden fied with a ta oo that matches the or weigh in. All market goats must weigh a minimum of 40 lbs. registra on paper for that animal. Registra on papers must be in the 4‐H 3. Market goats must be disbudded/dehorned or have the horns pped blunt, hooves members name or show a logical family rela on ship. For example, Jones cleaned and trimmed and have their coats clean and clipped down to 3/8” of hair or Family Farm shows a logical family rela onship to Emily Jones, but B&G less above the knees to include the neck and head. Farms does not. Original registra on papers must be present at check‐in. 4. Bracing of the market goats will be allowed provided: the animal’s hooves are not off 3. All animals must be iden fied and verified through he 4‐H Online & Fair Entry of the ground for more than 10 seconds. All 4 feet of the goat must be on the ground Systems by May 15th, therefore no tagging or ta ooing will be allowed on the while under inspec on by the judge. fairgrounds. Exhibitors may iden fy a total of 20 goats that a ended weigh‐in and/or 5. All meat goats will be automa cally eligible for Rate of Gain ribbons and premiums. are going to State Fair. An addi onal 10 head of goats being shown at county fair only Rate of Gain premiums will be paid on the following basis: (breeding does and bucks), that are not weighed‐in, may be iden fied. Animals Blue Award: .35 lb. per day and above cannot be iden fied as both market and breeding when entering for fair. A maximum of 8 goats can come to county fair. Red Award: .25—.34 lb. per day 4. All goats will be stalled in the indoor arena. All exhibitors will be assigned pens by the White Award: Under .25 lb. per day meat goat commi ee, who will take in to considera on that the exhibitor may be Market Meat Goat Classes—To be further divided by weight showing Dairy Goats and/or A.O.B.s. Due to limited space, tack pens may be allowed 30101—Market meat goat with Boer influence or a designated area will be available. Any grooming must be done in or around the 30102—Market meat goat with dairy breed influence indoor arena, being considerate of other shows that might be taking place. 30103—Market Goat rate of gain 5. No use of adhesives, paint, colors, oils, other aerosols, or powder products will be
allowed. Breeding Meat Goats 6. Water must be available to your animal at all mes! No muzzles allowed. Wood *A breeding doe’s purpose is to produce and raise kids. If any doe over 24 months has not shavings must be used in the goat pens and exhibitors must bring their own bedding. kidded and cannot prove current pregnancy, it will be disqualified Drenching, use of false colorant, and any injec ons that alter the natural appearance 1. Breeding meat goats will consist of unregistered does of any meat breed, registered of the animal will result in the disqualifica on of that animal. percentage Boer does or registered Fullblood Boer does (any age) and Meat goat 7. All goats selling in the auc on MUST STAY on the fair grounds and will be re‐stalled bucks (under 8 months of age). by instruc on from the Livestock Commi ee during the project release me. As an 2. All breeding goats must have their coats clean and their hooves must be properly exhibitor, you must con nue to provide the best care for this animal as it is s ll under cleaned and trimmed. Horns will be allowed in breeding meat goats. Clipping/fi ng your ownership un l it is sold. will be le up to the discre on of the exhibitor. 8. Due to the risk of smooth collars causing a collapsed windpipe, only halters and 3. Exhibitors may iden fy up to 25 head breeding goats online but each member may pronged collars will be allowed while handling animals in and out of the showring. If exhibit no more than 2 goats in a class with a total of 8 goats in the meat goat show your goat will not walk, do not drag your animal but ask for a healer’s assistance. It is which includes up to 4 market goats. perfectly acceptable to pick up goat kids and carry them around the ring, if they are Breeding Meat Goat Classes under 3 months of age and healing a empts fail. 30201—Commercial Does under 12 months 9. Exhibitors are to take responsibility for caring and grooming of their own animals. If 30202—Commercial Does over 12 months assistance is needed, it should be given with the intent of helping the exhibitor learn new skills and be done by: mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent, legal 30203—Registered Percentage Boer Does under 12 months guardian, Linn County 4‐H or FFA Leader, current 4‐H or FFA member or department 30204—Registered Percentage Boer Does over 12 months commi ee member. 30205—Registered Full Blood Boer Does under 12 months 10. Exhibitors must wear the approved 2021 NXT Bank shirt, any color long pants and 20206—Registered Full Blood Boer Does over 12 months close‐toed shoes while in the show ring. Exhibitors are encouraged to help each 30207—Bucks under 4 months, commercial or registered other, as has been done in years past. 30208—Bucks over 4 months but under 8 months, commercial or registered 11. Members and families should help set up, tear down pens and clean up shavings Meat Goat Clover Kid within the facili es. 30123—Meat/AOB Goat—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules)
Meat Goat Specific Rules Exhibi ng 4‐H/FFA members should wear the approved 2021 NXT Bank t‐shirt with any Showmanship color of pants. Market Meat Goat Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines Defini ons: A market goat is an animal that’s purpose is intended for slaughter. A wether 90032—Meat/AOB Goat Advanced is a castrated male and must be free of the tes cles in their en rety by check‐in at fair. 90031—Meat/AOB Goat Senior 1. Market goats may consist of wethers and doelings born August 1, 2020 and dates 90030—Meat/AOB Goat Intermediate therea er. Market goats must s ll have their kid (milk) teeth in normal posi on at 90029—Meat/AOB Goat Junior the me of check‐in. Animals not castrated or missing appropriate teeth will be disqualified. 32 33 30401—Goat Agility AOB GOAT CLASSES This is a non‐premium paying exhibi on to show the fun side of goats. Exhibitors may AOB Goat Clover Kid enter a total of 2 goats and those entries must be entered in their appropriate livestock 30123—Meat/AOB Goat—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) class. There will be several obstacles and this is a med event. All Other Breed Classes AOB Goat Department 30301‐Does under 12 months of age, commercial or registered 30302‐Does over 12 months of age, commercial or registered Commi ee Chairs – County Youth Coordinator—Interested volunteers email 30303‐Bucks under 5 months of age, commercial or registered [email protected] 30304‐Bucks over 5 months but under 10 months of age, commercial or registered Check‐in—Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 1:00pm—3:00pm • In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 Showmanship Judging— Friday, June 25, 2021 • 2pm • Sheep & Swine Show Arena Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines 90032—Meat/AOB Goat Advanced 1. The date for compu ng your goats’ age for show purposes will be: June 25, 2021. 90031—Meat/AOB Goat Senior 2. All goats must have their coats clean and their hooves must be properly cleaned and 90030—Meat/AOB Goat Intermediate trimmed. Horns in the A.O.B. classes are at the discre on of the exhibitor, however if 90029—Meat/AOB Goat Junior in the market class and horned, those horns must be blunt pped. 3. AOB Goats are required to have a Scrapie Flock of Origin iden fica on tag (Ex. IA1234 ‐56780). For informa on about the Scrapie Program or to get tags please call 1‐866‐ Horse Department USDA‐TAG (873‐2824). This process can take up to five weeks. Commi ee Chairs— Stefanie Ketelsen, Brook Bach 4. All animals must be iden fied and verified through the 4‐H Online & Fair Entry Check‐in—Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8‐8:45AM • In Gate 4 • Horse & Pony Arena systems by May 15, therefore no tagging or ta ooing will be allowed on the Judging—Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9AM • Horse & Pony Arena fairgrounds. AOB Goats will be iden fied under “Animal Type: Pets”. Scrappie Tags Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) must be filled in under the “Tag” category. A maximum of 8 goats can come to 1. Horse/Ponies may be owned by the 4‐H/FFA member or in partnership with an county fair. immediate family member (parents, siblings, guardians). Horses owned by distant 5. All goats will be stalled in the indoor arena. All exhibitors will be assigned pens by the family (aunts, uncles, cousins, or grandparents) are considered leased horses. meat goat commi ee, who will take into considera on that the exhibitor may be 2. If you own a horse you can s ll lease a horse. Leased horses/ponies are permi ed IF showing Dairy Goats and/or Meat Goats. Due to limited space, tack pens may be the member has taken 75‐80% ac ve role in care and training. The 4‐H member must allowed, or a designated area will be available. Any grooming must be done in or complete a lease form. Only showmanship, riding or driving horses are eligible for around the indoor arena, being considerate of other shows that might be taking lease; horses in halter/conforma on classes, cannot be leased and must be owned by place. the 4‐H member or his or her immediate family (parents, siblings, guardians). Horses 6. Clipping/fi ng will be le up to the discre on of the exhibitor. No use of adhesives, owned by distant family (aunts, uncles, cousins or grandparents) are considered leased paint, colors, oils, other aerosols, or powder products will be allowed. horses 7. Water must be available to your animal at all mes! No muzzles allowed. Wood 3. Maximum of 5 head can be iden fied; of those, a maximum of 2 may be leased. A shavings must be used in the goat pens and exhibitors must bring their own bedding. maximum of 5 head can be exhibit at fair. No more than 3 of the 5 head brought to Drenching, use of false colorant, and any injec ons that alter the natural appearance fair can be horses. No more than 3 of the 5 head brought to fair can be ponies. of the animal will result in the disqualifica on of that animal. 4. In the Game show each exhibitor may have a maximum of two head per class 8. Exhibitors may u lize any type of lead or halter they deem suitable. If your goat will 5. Exhibitors will be par cipa ng in one of two divisions: not walk, do not drag your animal but ask for a healer’s assistance. It is perfectly 8th Grade and Under acceptable to pick up goat kids and carry them around the ring if they are under 3 th months of age and healing a empts fail. 9 Grade and Over 6. Horses and ponies are to be entered in the halter classes according to their age as 9. Exhibitors are to take responsibility for caring and grooming of their own animals. If follows: assistance is needed, it should be given with the intent of helping the exhibitor learn Weanling—animals born on or a er January 1, 2021 new skills and be done by: mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent, legal Yearling—animals born between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 guardian, Linn County 4‐H or FFA Leader, current 4‐H or FFA member or department Two‐year‐olds— commi ee member. Three‐year‐olds— 10. Exhibitors must wear the approved 2021 NXT Bank shirt, blue jeans and close‐toed Aged—animals born before January 1, 2018 shoes while in the show ring. Exhibitors are encouraged to help each other, as has 7. No stallions born before January 1 of current year. been done in years past. 8. Showing at Fair requirements: 11. Members and families should help set up, tear down pens and clean up shavings All members are required to a end: within the facili es. One orienta on AND Two Hands On Clinics One clinic MUST be a Linn County 4‐H sponsored hands‐on clinic One addi onal can be hands on public clinic, horse show, rodeo, 34 35 and/ or lesson with documenta on of comple on by Tuesday, June pony classes. Only ribbons will be given for any addi onal placings. 18, 2021 20. First and second place winners of all halter classes will compete for Grand Champion Clinics may be: and Reserve Champion Halter Horse and Halter Pony. Open rides offered weekly at Linn County Fairgrounds when clinicians are 21. There will be a high point award giving to the top individual in each age division. available Addi onal clinics, field trips, trail rides, and barn tours may be offered. 22. Non‐compliance of rules will result in forfeiture of earned placing and premiums as well as 9. On show day, ponies and horses must arrive at me noted. Ponies and horses will be elimina on from the remaining classes that day. This includes compliance with the dress released following the show. Early dismissal must be pre‐approved, in wri ng, by code. commi ee and office. Leaving without permission will result in forfeiture of placings, 23. Exhibitors/parents may not approach the judge. Concerns must be brought to the ribbons, and eligibility at the following year’s fair. horse commi ee. During the class, only the judge, commi ee members, and 10. Only the 4‐H/FFA exhibitor may ride his/her horse/pony during the fair. Horses may exhibitors may be in the show ring. be ridden only in designated areas. Do not ride on the race track. *No tro ng or 24. Ponies are any animal under 14.1 hands. Ponies that are shod will have ½ inch loping between the trailers. deducted from height. Refer to the State 4‐H Rule book—all ponies will be measured 11. All animals must be under control while on the fairgrounds. Animal behavior will be following State 4‐H Rules. All ponies will be measured at a clinic prior to June 18, evaluated by department commi ee and exhibitors may be asked to remove the 2021. A horse is any equine 14.1 hands and over (14.1 hands equals 57 inches). animal from the fairgrounds. 25. State 4‐H Horse Rules supersede all County Rules. 12. All youth par cipa ng in any 4‐H/FFA equestrian event or ac vity MUST wear 26. All biosecurity procedures will be followed due to EHV Myeloencephalopaphy. If you American Society of Tes ng Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Ins tute (SEI) have ques ons, contact the Linn County Extension office. approved protec ve head gear with chin strap and properly fi ed harness when 27. Green 4‐H armbands are not required for the Linn County Fair. mounted and riding in any Linn County 4‐H/FFA sponsored horse riding ac vity. It is 28. Each horse/pony is eligible for only one Western Pleasure class; for example, if a the responsibility of the rider or parent or guardian of the minor rider, to ensure that horse enters Ranch Horse Western Pleasure, it cannot also enter Western Pleasure the head gear complies with such approved standards and carries the proper seals, and is properly fi ed and in good condi on. Iowa State University, Extension staff, Trail Classes organizing commi ees or leaders are not responsible for checking head gear for compliance. Iowa State University makes no representa on or warranty, expressed or In the Trail Division each exhibitor may have a maximum of one head per class. implied, about such head gear and cau ons riders that serious injury may result 30801—Trail—Horse & Pony‐‐8th grade and below despite wearing head gear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in 30802—Trail—Horse & Pony‐‐9th grade and above equestrian sports. Halter Classes 13. Classes in order of showing 30501—Pony Halter 56” and under 30503—Horse/Mini Halter ‐ Mare 30504—Horse/Mini Halter ‐ Gelding 14. Western a re: • Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required. • Western boots must be worn. (Fashion heels are prohibited.) • A solid, plain, front Showmanship bu on or snap long‐sleeved, collared shirt of any color (including white) may be worn. Classes Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines The following is prohibited: personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace 90037— Horse/Pony Showmanship ‐ 9th Grade and Above fabric, embellishments or bling of any kind including, but not limited to, sequins, 90038— Horse/Pony Showmanship ‐ 8th Grade and Below rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in. Pleasure Classes 15. English a re: • Hunt seat type helmet must be worn. • Exhibitors must wear hunt coats of tradi onal colors such as navy, dark green, gray, black, or brown. Maroon and Classes in order of showing red are improper. • Breeches (or jodhpurs) are to be of tradi onal shades of buff, 30600—Lynn Dunn Memorial Walk/Trot Pleasure (Award donated by Lynn Dunn Family) khaki, canary, light gray, or rust. • Shirts of any color with e or choker are preferred. 30601—Joe Soukup Memorial Ranch Horse Pleasure—(Award donated by Joe Soukup Family) • Hair must be neat and contained (as in net or braid). • Exhibitors must wear high 30602—Pony Walk‐Trot 9th grade and above English boots or paddock (jodhpur) boots of black or brown. 30603—Pony Walk‐Trot 8th grade and below 16. Game class dress code: A solid, plain, front bu on or snap long‐sleeved, collared shirt 30604—Pony Western Pleasure 9th grade and above of any color (including white) may be worn. The following is prohibited: personalized 30605—Pony Western Pleasure 8th grade and below logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric, embellishments or bling of any kind, 30606—Jr. Western Pleasure (Pony age 5 and under) including, but not limited to, sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in. 30607—Pony Western Horsemanship 9th grade and above Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required. Western boots must be worn. (Fashion heels are prohibited.) Spurs are permissible. Spurs must be dull and 30608—Pony Western Horsemanship 8th grade and below the rowels free‐moving. Chaps, ball caps, tank tops, T‐shirts, or jersey‐type shirts ARE 30609—Horse Walk‐Trot 9th grade and above NOT to be worn. Approved Protec ve headgear must be worn. The NXT Official Fair 30610— Horse Walk‐Trot 8th grade and below 2021 T‐Shirt may be worn during game classes. 30611— Horse Western Pleasure 9th grade and above 17. Western Pleasure, English, and Game Show Tack: Project members are required to 30612— Horse Western Pleasure 8th grade and below follow the State 4‐H Tack Requirements—see State Rule Book 30613—Jr. Western Pleasure (Horse Age 5 and under) 18. If numbers warrant, any class may be divided or combined at the discre on of the 30614—Ranch Walk‐Trot 9th grade and above project commi ee. 30615—Ranch Walk‐Trot 8th grade and below 19. Exhibitors will receive premiums for their top 10 placings in the combined horse and 30616—Ranch Pleasure 9th grade and above 36 37 30617—Ranch Pleasure 8th grade and below Evalua on of pets will be based on exhibitor’s responses to the judge’s ques ons 30618— Western Horsemanship Horse 9th grade and above plus the condi on of the pet (health and appearance) and the ability to handle or 30619— Western Horsemanship Horse 8th grade and below tell how they handle their pet when they do (fish, etc.) Five ques ons will be asked 30620—English Pleasure Pony 9th grade and above and scored to be used to break es. 30621—English Pleasure Pony 8th grade and below 7. 30622—English Pleasure Horse 9th grade and above 30623—English Pleasure Horse 8th grade and below 8. Exhibit must meet the appropriate conserva on or health requirement laws as 30624—Horse English/Hunter Under Saddle Equita on—8th grade and below established by the state of Iowa. Pot bellied pigs must follow health guidelines 30625—Horse English/Hunter Under Saddle Equita on—9th grade and above established for swine. 30626—Pony English/Hunter Under Saddle Equita on—8th grade and below Classes 30627—Pony English/Hunter Under Saddle Equita on—9th grade and above 30801—Pet—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) 30628—Equestrians with Disabili es Division 30802—Junior Members 30803—Intermediate Members 30804—Senior Members Games Show 30805—Pet Fun Photo Contest (Just for fun! Print off a photo of your pet either in a 30701—Barrels—Horse & Pony—9th Grade and Above costume or being silly and bring it to county fair! This is a non‐premium class for fun!) 30702—Barrels—Horse & Pony—8th Grade and Below 30703—Speed—Horse & Pony—9th Grade and Above 30704—Speed—Horse & Pony—8th Grade and Below Poultry Department 30705—Poles—Horse & Pony—9th Grade and Above Commi ee Chair— Ted Ingwersen 30706—Poles—Horse & Pony—8th Grade and Below A Fun Show will be held to give youth experience in the ring in a fun environment. Date Check‐in & Vet‐Check—Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 9:00am‐11:00am • In Gate 4 to not coincide with Trailblazers Horse Camp in Dubuque. Judging— Saturday, June 26, 2021 • 9:00am • Indoor Arena Release—Sunday, June 27, 2021 • 7:00am—9:00am
Pet Show Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) Commi ee Chair— Jeff Barrick 1. Exhibitors must be present when their birds are being judged. Subs tute showman: See General Rules. Check‐in—Thursday, June 24, 2021 • 1:00‐1:15pm • Small Animal Building Judging—Thursday, June 24, 2021 • 1:30pm • Small Animal Building 2. 4‐H/FFA members may exhibit up to 10 entries. (A pair is considered 1 entry. The egg show is separate and does not count. The Broiler Chick Project —Pen of Three Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) Meat Birds does not count.) Exhibitors need to check the APA Standard of 1. Entries may come from only properly enrolled 4‐H and FFA pet projects. Perfec on, poultry catalogs, poultry websites, or other reliable sources to properly 2. All 4‐H Pet projects must be iden fied in 4‐H Online by May 15. iden fy their birds before check‐in day. 3. Any Entry in the pet show cannot be shown in another show at the county fair for 3. Exhibitors will receive premiums for their top 10 placings. that year. If an animal is eligible to exhibit in another show at the Linn County Fair, 4. All birds should be entered as follows: it may not be exhibited in the pet show. Cock—a male chicken greater than one year of age 4. Entries are to be brought on Thursday between 1:00pm and 1:15pm and will be Hen—a female chicken greater than one year of age released following judging. Cockerel—a male chicken less than one year of age 5. Pet exhibitors should be prepared to answer the following ques ons concerning Pullet—a female chicken less than one year of age the care and feeding of their pet. This may be prepared in wri en form. This informa on can be later used as support informa on in the member's record 5. Youth must ID each bird by May 15th. book. 6. All standard breed birds will be judged according to the most current edi on of the • Type of pet (hamster, canary, guppy, etc.) American Standard of Perfec on (SOP) of the American Poultry Associa on or the • Classifica on of animal (rodent, bird, fish, etc.) and scien fic name American Bantam Associa on. General health and care will be taken into strong considera on. Birds not listed in the SOP as an accepted breed will be placed in the • Pet's name Mixed Breed Class unless there is a proposed standard for classifica on. Non‐ • How long have you had your pet? recognized breeds may be exhibited, but may result in a lower class placement due • What is your pet's normal life expectancy? to the lack of an accepted standard. Birds in the Commercial Egg Class will be • Is your pet nocturnal or diurnal? judged according to commercial egg produc on characteris cs. • How o en do you feed your pet? What food? 7. Cages will be provided for birds. 4‐H /FFA members are invited to decorate their • Has your pet ever been sick, what was the problem? Did you take it to the vet? birds’ cages if they choose. Decora on should not interfere with the bird’s space or • How did you cure the problem? create a poten al hazard to the animal. • Is your pet male or female? If female, has it ever raised babies? 8. Give your poultry enough food and water at adequate intervals – especially plenty • Fish: Is it egg laying or live bearing? of water during hot temperatures. See Iowa Youth Code of Ethics. Poultry exhibitors • Have you trained your pet to do anything special? What? will be responsible for their own birds. • What do you like best about your pet? Least? 9. 4‐H/FFA members should enlist the assistance of other member to care for, bring to • What have you learned in your project? 38 39 the show ring, and exhibit their birds. Parents should supervise but not ac vely Poultry Show Classes prepare birds for exhibi on or care for birds at the show. Remember, this is your 70000—Poultry Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) 4‐H/FFA member’s project. 10. Showmanship is judged throughout your bird’s stay at fair by commi ee and American Asia c English Mediterranean judge. Part of showmanship is the care and respect you give to your birds and to 70005—Pullet 70009—Pullet 70013—Pullet 70017—Pullet others. 70006—Cockerel 70010—Cockerel 70014—Cockerel 70018—Cockerel 11. All poultry* must test nega ve for pullorum‐typhoid by an authorized tes ng 70007—Hen 70011—Hen 70015—Hen 70019—Hen agent within 90 days prior to the fair or come from a cer fied Na onal Poultry 70008—Cock 70012—Cock 70016—Cock 70020—Cock Improvement Plan P‐T Clean flock. If not tested during the Linn County P‐T Tes ng Con nental AOSB Commercial Egg Mixed Breed Clinic, all exhibitors must present either a) a copy of the exhibitor’s NPIP official flock cer ficate or b) USDA APHIS VS Form 9‐2 test report for birds being shown. 70021—Pullet 70025—Pullet 70029—Pullet 70033—Pullet This is the protocol established by the United State Department of Agriculture and 70022—Cockerel 70026—Cockerel 70030—Cockerel 70034—Cockerel the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in associa on with the 70023—Hen 70027—Hen 70031—Hen 70035—Hen Iowa Poultry Associa on. (*P‐T Tes ng is not required for doves or pigeons.) 70024—Cock 70028—Cock 70032—Cock 70036—Cock 12. All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning out cages and cleaning up the barn as soon as birds are released. No early removals. Bantam Game Bantam Single Bantam Rosecomb Any Other Clean‐ 70038—Pullet Comb Clean Legged 70046—Pullet Legged Bantam 13. All birds must comply with health requirements set up by commi ee, 70042—Pullet 70050—Pullet veterinarian, and judge. Birds considered unhealthy or sick will be required to be 70039—Cockerel 70047—Cockerel removed from the fairgrounds and taken home immediately. 70040—Hen 70043—Cockerel 70048—Hen 70051—Cockerel 70044—Hen 70052—Hen 14. Exhibitors need to keep their areas clean and swept during their stay at the fair. 70041—Cock 70049—Cock Please keep aisle clean for the public coming through the barn. 70045—Cock 70053—Cock 15. All 4‐H/FFA members planning on showing their poultry will be required to a end Bantam Feather Duck‐Light & Duck‐Medium Breed Duck‐Heavy Breed one orienta on mee ng as well as one clinic during the current project year. Legged Bantam Breed 70062—Young Duck 70066—Young Duck 16. All classes will be divided into four parts (except for Pairs Class, Pen of Three Meat 70054—Pullet 70058—Young Duck 70063—Young Drake 70067—Young Drake Birds, and Pen of Three Produc on Layers). 70055—Cockerel 70059—Young Drake 70064—Old Duck 70068—Old Duck 70056—Hen 70060—Old Duck 70065—Old Drake 70069—Old Drake Broiler Chick Project—Pen of Three Meat Birds 70057—Cock 70061—Old Drake 1. Meat bird entries must be purchased from Iowa State University Extension and Turkey Geese Pigeon Other (Pheasant, Outreach Office—Linn County. Entries must be 7 weeks by June 26, 2021. 70070—Young Hen 70074—Young Goose 70078—Female Squab Quail, Etc.) 2. One meat bird class entry consists of one pen of three birds. Exhibitors may 70071—Young Tom 70075—Young Gander 70079—Male Squab 70082—Pullet exhibit a maximum on one pen of three meat birds. 70072—Old Hen 70076—Old Goose 70080—Hen 70083—Cockerel 3. Judging Criteria 70073—Old Tom 70077—Old Gander 70081—Cock 70084—Hen AVERAGE DAILY GAIN: Pen with highest average daily weight gain. ADG = . 70085—Cock UNIFORMITY: Birds should be of uniform weight, shape, and type. Meat Birds (Pen of Three) White Egg Layers (Pen of Three) FLESHING: Birds should be well‐fleshed on breast, thighs, legs, and back. 70086—Pen of Three Cockerels 70088—Pen of Three Pullets GENERAL APPEARANCE: Birds should be clean. SERIOUS DEFECTS: Unable to stand and move normally, blind, crooked 70087—Pen of Three Pullets 70089—Pen of Three Hens breast bone, breast blisters, skin cuts, bruised flesh or other injuries, absence of fleshing and finish (fat), objec onable dirt, staining and filth. Brown Egg Layers (Pen of Three) Pairs—All Breed Pairs 3. Exhibitors must sign up and prepay to sell their pen of three in the 4‐H/FFA 70090—Pen of Three Pullets 70092—Poultry Pairs Livestock Auc on. (See Auc on Rules for more informa on) Birds being donated 70091—Pen of Three Hens as part of the Broiler chick project are not eligible for the auc on. 4. Meat birds will check‐in at 8am, Saturday, June 26th. Enter Gate 3 and Exit Gate 3. Showmanship They will be released at the end of Poultry Show. In order to par cipate in the Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines auc on, member will present a photo of their pen of three during the auc on. 90044—Poultry—Advanced 90046—Poultry—Intermediates Pen of Three Produc on Layers 90045—Poultry—Seniors 90047—Poultry—Juniors 1. Birds will be shown as a pen of three females of the same breed, standard bred or commercial. One egg layer class entry consists of one pen of three birds. POULTRY EGG SHOW 2. Birds will be judged on health, vigor, uniformity in type, weight, and produc on 1. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class, with a maximum of 4 entries per characteris cs. exhibitor. 2. Eggs entered must be produced by his or her own flock. Birds do not need to be iden fied. 3. Exhibitor must be enrolled in the poultry project and have the required YQCA 40 41 cer ficate. Exhibitors par cipa ng in the Egg Show are encouraged but not Third year and above exhibitors must par cipate in one of the following: required to a end the poultry project orienta on session and/or clinic if not ▫ A end 1 Linn County Rabbit Workshop/mee ng par cipa ng in the live animal poultry show. ▫ Par cipate in an approved area wide rabbit event (American Rabbit Breeder 4. Each entry must bear its own entry number and tag. Associa on sanc oned show, mee ng or reginal rabbit clinics) from a list 5. Each entry shall consist of thee eggs. One egg will be cracked to judge the whites provided to members. and yolks. This will be a random egg chosen at the judge’s discre on. ▫ Serve as an approved mentor for younger 4‐H rabbit youth in lieu of the a endance requirement. Wri en report will be required. 6. Judging Criteria ▫ Serve on the 4‐H Rabbit Commi ee. All eggs shall be properly cleaned, dried, and boxed before received for judging. 3. All rabbits are permanently earmarked by a ta oo in the le ear prior to the show An entry that is apparently dirty or has an odor shall be disqualified. (Including Meat Pen, Single Fryer, and Rabbit Fur classes). This must be done prior to UNIFORMITY OF COLOR: All eggs should be consistent in color. arriving on the grounds for the fair show. Rabbits not ta ooed will be declined UNIFORMITY OF SHAPE: All eggs should be consistent in shape. entrance to the Linn County 4‐H and FFA Rabbit Show. Project workshops will be held throughout the year at which mes rabbits may be ta ooed, or faded ta oos SHELL TEXTURE: Each egg is judged on shell texture in each of the following can be touched up. categories: Rough, ridges, porous, blind check, wrinkled. An egg that is cracked or 4. Maximum entries per exhibitor are 15 rabbits, which may include up to 2 meat pens broken shall have considerable deduc ons. (3 rabbits in each which count as 1 entry). Exhibitors will receive premiums for their CONDITION: Dirty – adhering dirt that would not be so severe to disqualify the top 10 placings for rabbit/cavy. egg; stained – not adhering; glassy or shiny surface – oils, egg whites, moisture. 5. A rabbit may only be entered as Commercial, Fancy, Single Fryer, Meat Pen or YOLK/WHITE INSPECTION: Yolk shape, color, and centering will be judged. Crossbred. Albumin clarity and shape along with chalazae and germ spot. 6. A member may have any number of entries in a class except Home Raised. DEFECTS: More than one yolk, staleness, polished or over‐prepared shells, a 7. Each exhibitor MUST par cipate in set up and clean up a er the show. Failure to do developing embryo, excessive blood streaks and meat spots. so will result in loss of premium money. Request for exemp on for set up OR clean 7. Bantam chicken eggs are to be less than 1.5oz. Eggshell color is based off of the up due to conflic ng ac vi es must be in wri ng and submi ed to the commi ee following criteria: prior to the fair. This exemp on is given only by approval of the commi ee. 8. White: The color as close as reasonably possible to white. Brown: Including dark brown, light brown, beige, plum, pink, and cream Each member must pre‐register for classes in Fair Entry by May 15,itemizing Blue‐Green: Includes blue, green, olive, and khaki. classes entered, breed, ear ta oo or tag number, and birth date informa on for Judges reserve the right to move eggs from one classifica on to another when the rabbits entered. they have been entered in the wrong class according to class defini ons.
Poultry Egg Show Classes Each rabbit must pass a health check. Sick animals will not be permi ed to compete, and will need to be removed immediately. Illnesses include but are not 70101—Bantam White Egg 70106—Large Fowl Blue‐Green Egg limited to: Snuffles (thick white or yellow discharge from the nose), runny eyes, 70102—Bantam Brown Egg 70107—Goose Egg ear mites, diarrhea, abscesses, etc. 70103—Bantam Blue‐Green Egg 70108—Duck Egg All animals shown must be weaned. 70104—Large Fowl White Egg 70109—Quail Egg 9. Rabbits will be released on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 7:00 am. Rabbits taken early 70105—Large Fowl Brown Egg 70110—Other Egg will result in loss of premium money to the exhibitor and the exhibitor will not be allowed to exhibit at the next year’s fair. 10. Youth must own & care for their own rabbits and cannot show animals belonging to Rabbit & Cavy Department other individuals. All animals must be groomed, handled, and shown by the owner except in cases of sickness, military service, other 4‐H commitments, or when a Commi ee Chair— Hannah Dunlap member has more than one animal in a class. The exhibitor may then select another Check‐in Rabbit—Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 2:00pm‐4:00pm • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 Linn County 4‐H or FFA member to show his/her exhibit. Obliga ons during the Vet check for rabbits, poster entries due, showmanship study guide due rabbit’s stay at the fair: Judging—Friday, June 25, 2021 • 10:00am • Small Animal Building Each exhibitor is responsible for bringing animals to the fair in their own carriers. 9:00am to 10:00am—Showmanship wri en test Exhibitors must feed, water, and tend to their animals through the day. Coops will Rabbit Release— Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 7:00‐9:00 am be provided by the Fair, and be maintained by Exhibitor including but are not Check‐in Cavy—Friday, June 25, 2021 • 7:30am—8:00am • Small Animal Building limited to: decora ons, fresh bedding, clean/clear walk way, fresh food/water, Cavy Release— Friday, June 25, 2021 at 5pm cooling devices, etc. 11. A copy of the American Rabbit Breeders Associa on (A.R.B.A.). STANDARD OF Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) PERFECTION is available at the Linn County Extension Office for reference to 1. Youth must meet 4‐H or FFA membership guidelines. All animals must be iden fied disqualifica on and breed standard, which will be used to judge the rabbits at the to an individual 4‐H or FFA member using a 4‐H animal iden fica on form in 4‐H show. Online. 12. Selling rabbits at the fair is permi ed, but the price must be displayed on the cage. 2. A endance requirements to show a rabbit at the fair: Only rabbits that have been shown may be displayed for sale at the fair. 4‐H’ers First and Second year exhibitors must a end 2 Linn County Rabbit Workshops/ must be aware that offering an animal for sale, even if it does not sell, terminates mee ngs. the animal’s eligibility as a 4‐H project. See Animal Rule #17.
42 43 13. Dress Code: Blue or black jeans plus 2021 NXT Bank t‐shirt, solid shoes and NO hat, of Perfec on. (See General Rules) required of all exhibitors during judging. 2. All rabbits must be iden fied on the Fair Entry Form by Breed Class # and name; Rabbit Classes Variety (color per American Rabbit Breeders Associa on standards); Age (see below 1. Judging Order of the day will be: Wri en Showmanship, Intro of Judge, Homeraised, for Commercial vs. Fancy); and Sex (Buck and Doe). There are no intermediate Meat Classes, Commercial Rabbit Breeds, Fancy Rabbit Breeds, Crossbreds, Posters, classes in Fancy Rabbits category Showmanship Oral, Best in Show—Awards, Photo Time 3. Show order of breed classes will be determined a er check in. 4. The following special awards will be given: 2. Please refer to ARBA STANDARD OF PERFECTION for specific weight and age Best of Breed & Best Opposite Sex will be selected from each breed and will requirements for each purebred or meat class. receive a Rose e Ribbon. Best Commercial & Reserve Commercial will be selected from the Best of Breed & 35900—Clover Kid Rabbit (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) Best Opposite Sex Commercial Breed and receive a trophy. HOME RAISED Best Fancy & Reserve Fancy will be selected from the Best of Breed and Best 35201—Home Raised Rabbits Opposite Sex Fancy Breed and receive a trophy. Best of Show will be selected between the champion Commercial and the champion Fancy & receive a trophy. Commercial Rabbits (6 Class) MEAT RABBIT Ages: Senior: 8 months & over, Intermediate: 6 to 8 months, Junior: 6 months or 35101—Meat Pen younger and of appropriate weights for each breed. Meat pens are judged on a) meat type, b) condi on, c) uniformity, and d) fur. Examples of meat pens include most Commercial Breeds and Fancy Breeds that reach 8 lbs. or American Angora Giant Beveren Blanc de Hotot more. They may include but are not limited to: Californians, New Zealand, Champagne d 35301—Senior Buck 35307—Senior Buck 35313—Senior Buck 35319—Senior Buck ’Argent, Crème d ’Argent, Sa n, French Lop, American Stable, Standard Rex, etc. 35302—Senior Doe 35308—Senior Doe 35314—Senior Doe 35320—Senior Doe Requirements: 35303—Int. Buck 35309—Int. Buck 35315—Int. Buck 35321—Int. Buck 1. Pen consists of three rabbits of the same breed, less than 10 weeks of age, 35304—Int. Doe 35310—Int. Doe 35316—Int. Doe 35322—Int. Doe weighing between three(3) and five(5) pounds each the day of the show. 2. Entries can be bucks, does, or a combina on of bucks and does. 35305—Junior Buck 35311—Junior Buck 35317—Junior Buck 35323—Junior Buck 3. Entries do not have to be of the same li er, but do have to be the same color 35306—Junior Doe 35312—Junior Doe 35318—Junior Doe 35324—Junior Doe variety and have to come from the same 4‐H project. Californian Champagne d 'Argent Giant Chinchilla Checkered Giant 4. Entries in this sub‐division may be purebred or crossbred, but s ll follow the guidelines for the class. 35325—Senior Buck 35331—Senior Buck 35349—Senior Buck 35337—Senior Buck 35326—Senior Doe 35332—Senior Doe 35350—Senior Doe 35338—Senior Doe 6. Youth may enter a maximum of two (2) meat pens. 35327—Int. Buck 35333—Int. Buck 35351—Int. Buck 35339—Int. Buck 7. Remark cards must show ear numbers of all 3 rabbits on 1 form. 35328—Int. Doe 35334—Int. Doe 35352—Int. Doe 35340—Int. Doe 8. The Best Meat Pen will receive a Rose e Ribbon. 35329—Junior Buck 35335—Junior Buck 35353—Junior Buck 35341—Junior Buck 35102—Single Fryer 35330—Junior Doe 35336—Junior Doe 35354—Junior Doe 35342—Junior Doe This class is for rabbits not over 10 weeks of age and weighing between (3) and five (5) pounds the day of the show. American Chinchilla Cinnamon Crème D’Argent Flemish Giant Examples of single fryers include most Commercial Breeds and a few Fancy Breeds that 35343—Senior Buck 35355—Senior Buck 35361—Senior Buck 35367—Senior Buck reach 8 pounds or more at adult weight. The breeds include but are not limited to: 35344—Senior Doe 35356—Senior Doe 35362—Senior Doe 35368—Senior Doe Californians, New Zealand, Champagne d ’Argent, Crème d 'Argent, Sa n, French Lop, etc. No single fryer can be entered as commercial, fancy or crossbred classes. The Best 35345—Int. Buck 35357—Int. Buck 35363—Int. Buck 35369—Int. Buck Single Fryer rabbit will receive a Rose e Ribbon. 35346—Int. Doe 35358—Int. Doe 35364—Int. Doe 35370—Int. Doe 35103—Roaster 35347—Junior Buck 35359—Junior Buck 35365—Junior Buck 35371—Junior Buck 1. Roaster consists of one rabbit under 6 months of age with a minimum weight over 35348—Junior Doe 35360—Junior Doe 35366—Junior Doe 35372—Junior Doe 5 pounds and maximum weight of 8 pounds 2. This division allows crossbred rabbits. English Lop French Lop New Zealand Palomino 3. Champion and Reserve Champion Roasters will be selected.’ 35373—Senior Buck 35379—Senior Buck 35385—Senior Buck 35391—Senior Buck 4. Each exhibitor is limited to one Roaster entry. 35374—Senior Doe 35380—Senior Doe 35386—Senior Doe 35392—Senior Doe 35375—Int. Buck 35381—Int. Buck 35387—Int. Buck 35393—Int. Buck An overall Supreme Market Champion and Reserve Supreme Market Champion will be selected from the Champion and Reserve Meat Pen Single Fryer and Roaster. An award 35376—Int. Doe 35382—Int. Doe 35388—Int. Doe 35394—Int. Doe will be presented to the Supreme Market Champion 35377—Junior Buck 35383—Junior Buck 35389—Junior Buck 35395—Junior Buck 35378—Junior Doe 35384—Junior Doe 35390—Junior Doe 35396—Junior Doe PUREBRED RABBIT CLASSES (Commercial and Fancy) Requirements: 1. Entries are limited to purebred rabbits of recognized breeds by the American Rabbit Breeders Associa on (A.R.B.A.) and will be judged accordingly against the Standard
44 45 Commercial Rabbits (6 Class) Cont. Fancy Rabbits (4 Class) Cont. Sa n Silver Fox Argent D’Bruns Rhinelander Silver Silver Marten 353103—Sr. Buck 353109—Sr. Buck 353115—Sr. Buck 35493—Senior Buck 35497—Senior Buck 354101—Senior Buck 353104—Senior Doe 353110—Senior Doe 353116—Senior Doe 35494—Senior Doe 35498—Senior Doe 354102—Senior Doe 353105—Int. Buck 353111—Int. Buck 353117—Int. Buck 35495—Junior Buck 35499—Junior Buck 354103—Junior Buck 353106—Int. Doe 353112—Int. Doe 353118—Int. Doe 35496—Junior Doe 354100—Junior Doe 354104—Junior Doe 353107—Jr. Buck 353113—Jr. Buck 353119—Jr. Buck Tan Thrianta Lionhead 353108—Junior Doe 353114—Junior Doe 353120—Junior Doe 354105—Senior Buck 354109—Senior Buck 354113—Senior Buck Fancy Rabbits (4 Class) 354106—Senior Doe 354110—Senior Doe 354114—Senior Doe Ages: Senior: 6 months & over, Junior: 3 to 6 months and of appropriate weights for 354107—Junior Buck 354111—Junior Buck 354115—Junior Buck each breed. 354108—Junior Doe 354112—Junior Doe 354116—Junior Doe American Fuzzy Lop American Sable Angora, English Angora, French CROSSBRED CLASSES 35401—Senior Buck 35405—Senior Buck 35409—Senior Buck 35413—Senior Buck Requirements: 35402—Senior Doe 35406—Senior Doe 35410—Senior Doe 35414—Senior Doe 1. Entries are limited to rabbits that do not qualify to show in the Purebred Rabbit 35403—Junior Buck 35407—Junior Buck 35411—Junior Buck 35415—Junior Buck Classes. Refer to the A.R.B.A. STANDARD OF PERFECTION at the Extension Office, or with any breeder that shows rabbits, for the informa on that would place your 35404—Junior Doe 35408—Junior Doe 35412—Junior Doe 35416—Junior Doe animal in any PET classes (I.E. white toenails on a colored rabbit; variety or color not Angora, Sa n Belgian Hare Britannia Pe te Standard Chinchilla recognized by the ARBA,etc.) 2. This class will be judged on the health of the animal and knowledge of the exhibitor. 35417—Senior Buck 35421—Senior Buck 35425—Senior Buck 35429—Senior Buck 3. The animal will be entered by sex and by the age as follows: Buck/Doe, Juniors 35418—Senior Doe 35422—Senior Doe 35426—Senior Doe 35430—Senior Doe Classes: 35419—Junior Buck 35423—Junior Buck 35427—Junior Buck 35431—Junior Buck 35201—Crossbred Rabbit 35420—Junior Doe 35424—Junior Doe 35428—Junior Doe 35432—Junior Doe Dutch Dwarf Hotot English Spot Florida White CAVY CLASSES 35433—Senior Buck 35437—Senior Buck 35441—Senior Buck 35445—Senior Buck Requirements: 1. All showing cavies have to have an ear tag for iden fica on. 35434—Senior Doe 35438—Senior Doe 35442—Senior Doe 35446—Senior Doe 2. Weights: 35435—Junior Buck 35439—Junior Buck 35443—Junior Buck 35447—Junior Buck Junior: 12‐22 ounces 35436—Junior Doe 35440—Junior Doe 35444—Junior Doe 35448—Junior Doe Intermediate: 23‐30 ounces Harlequin Havana Himalayan Holland Lop Seniors: 31+ ounces Classes: 35449—Senior Buck 35453—Senior Buck 35457—Senior Buck 35461—Senior Buck 35450—Senior Doe 35454—Senior Doe 35458—Senior Doe 35462—Senior Doe Abyssinian Abyssinian Sa n American American Sa n 35451—Junior Buck 35455—Junior Buck 35459—Junior Buck 35463—Junior Buck 35501—Senior Boar 35507—Senior Boar 35513—Senior Boar 35519—Senior Boar 35452—Junior Doe 35456—Junior Doe 35460—Junior Doe 35464—Junior Doe 35502—Senior Sow 35508—Senior Sow 35514—Senior Sow 35520—Senior Sow 35503—Int. Boar 35509—Int. Boar 35515—Int. Boar 35521—Int. Boar Jersey Wooly Lilac Mini Lop Mini Rex 35504—Int. Sow 35510—Int. Sow 35516—Int. Sow 35522—Int. Sow 35465—Senior Buck 35469—Senior Buck 35473—Senior Buck 35477—Senior Buck 35505—Junior Boar 35511—Junior Boar 35517—Junior Boar 35523—Junior Boar 35466—Senior Doe 35470—Senior Doe 35474—Senior Doe 35478—Senior Doe 35506—Junior Sow 35512—Junior Sow 35518—Junior Sow 35524—Junior Sow 35467—Junior Buck 35471—Junior Buck 35475—Junior Buck 35479—Junior Buck Coronet Peruvian Peruvian Sa n Silkie 35468—Junior Doe 35472—Junior Doe 35476—Junior Doe 35480—Junior Doe 35525—Senior Boar 35531—Senior Boar 35537—Senior Boar 35543—Senior Boar Mini Sa n Netherland Dwarf Polish Rex 35526—Senior Sow 35532—Senior Sow 35538—Senior Sow 35544—Senior Sow 35527—Int. Boar 35533—Int. Boar 35539—Int. Boar 35545—Int. Boar 35481—Senior Buck 35485—Senior Buck 35489—Senior Buck 354117—Sr. Buck 35528—Int. Sow 35534—Int. Sow 35540—Int. Sow 35546—Int. Sow 35482—Senior Doe 35486—Senior Doe 35490—Senior Doe 354118—Sr. Doe 35529—Junior Boar 35535—Junior Boar 35541—Junior Boar 35547—Junior Boar 35483—Junior Buck 35487—Junior Buck 35491—Junior Buck 354119—Jr. Buck 35530—Junior Sow 35536—Junior Sow 35542—Junior Sow 35548—Junior Sow 35484—Junior Doe 35488—Junior Doe 35492—Junior Doe 354120—Jr. Doe
46 47 Cavy Classes Cont. Classes Silkie Sa n Teddy Teddy Sa n Texel 35801—Novice Cavy: Cavies that are 4‐7 months old or if they have been compe ng for 35549—Senior Boar 35555—Senior Boar 35561—Senior Boar 35567—Senior Boar less than 6 months may par cipate in Novice Classes of Cavy Agility. A novice cavy is 35550—Senior Sow 35556—Senior Sow 35562—Senior Sow 35568—Senior Sow also any age of cavy that has never competed on an agility course before that day. 35551—Int. Boar 35557—Int. Boar 35563—Int. Boar 35569—Int. Boar For novice cavies there will be three to five pieces of agility equipment used in 35552—Int. Sow 35558—Int. Sow 35564—Int. Sow 35570—Int. Sow compe on. Those pieces should include the teeter to er, the hoop jump as well as a low bar jump, and open tunnel. The novice class will not use the sea‐saw, long 35553—Junior Boar 35559—Junior Boar 35565—Junior Boar 35571—Junior Boar jump, closed tunnel, over under or weave polls. Owners may use their fingers to 35554—Junior Sow 35560—Junior Sow 35566—Junior Sow 35572—Junior Sow direct the cavy on the agility course, but may not touch their pet. In novice group White Crested your cavy will have 2 minutes to complete the agility course. 35802—Advanced Cavy: Cavies are over 5 months old that have competed before on a 35573—Senior Boar 35577—Junior Boar 35574—Senior Sow 35578—Junior Sow GP Agility Course. For Advanced Cavy Class there will be five to eight pieces of agility equipment used in compe on. The agility hosts will choose what type of 35575—Int. Boar equipment is used and the course layout. Owners may direct the cavy with voice 35576—Int. Sow only. No hands on the table, no touching the cavy. In advanced group, your cavy will have 2 minutes to complete the agility course.
35803—Expert Cavy: Cavies are those that have competed on at least 3 cavy agility Cavy Compe on Classes course events and are familiar with the agility equipment. These are the cavies that Classes are not premium based. Awards will be given move out in a quick manner on a course. For expert agility cavy's agility course there will be eight to twelve pieces of agility equipment used in compe on. The agility Cavy Agility Rules/Guidelines hosts will choose what type of equipment is used and the course direc on. Owners General Rules: may call the cavy by name at the end of the course. No hands on the table or 1. A cavy must be a minimum of 4 months old to par cipate in a cavy agility touching the expert agility cavy. In the expert agility cavy class your cavy will have 2 compe on. minutes to complete the agility course. 2. No pregnant sow shall par cipate in agility. Showmanship 3. Cavies should never be "pushed" to do a piece of agility equipment nor an agility 1. No advance entry required for par cipa on. All youth are highly encouraged to equipment course. par cipate. To win a trophy or award, youth must complete both a wri en test and oral compe on. 4. Human contestants must remain calm when working their cavies on a cavy agility 2. Showmanship wri en test will be given at 9:00 AM on the day of the rabbit show, course, even in s ff compe on. No yelling, fast mo on or unruly behavior. This test is mandatory for Intermediates and Seniors, op onal for Juniors. Youth 5. Cavies must be handled in a humane way. Judges may ask anyone to step down compete only against their own score from previous years, though the test may be from compe on that is showing any cruelty to their animal(s). used by the judge as a e breaker in Showmanship class if needed. Preference will be given to youth that have completed both the wri en test and oral compe on. 6. You are responsible for your own cavy's health and safety while par cipa ng in 3. At 9am, the Oral Showmanship Classes will be open for Int. and Srs. To do and agility events. con nue throughout the show un l everyone has had a turn. 7. Equipment is to be made as safe as possible for the compe ng cavies. 4. A copy of the 4‐H Showmanship Score Sheet is available at the Extension Office. This form will be used to judge showmanship classes. Showmanship consists of rabbit 8. Cavy agility must be set up on a table that is a minimum of 7' x 3' that is stable with handling procedure, exhibitor appearance, exhibitor knowledge, and rabbit no wobbling. The table must be a minimum of 32" tall. appearance. 9. All cavies will use the same equipment and it will be used in the same order for 5. To be eligible for any Showmanship awards, exhibitor must show at least 1 rabbit in each "course run". the Linn County show. 10. Items of equipment to be used in compe on will be announced in the sign up sheet before the event. 11. Only cavies that are par cipa ng in the event are allowed in the cavy agility table 7. Rose es will be given for Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors, and Advanced. area. 8. Study Guide will be sent out and given at workshops. Use SOP from ARBA for answers, an addi onal 10pts for Showmanship if the study guide is turned in at check 12. Owners must clean equipment if "nature called" while their pet was compe ng, in. however, they may wait to clean up un l a er their cavy completes its "agility course run". Showmanship 13. If any cavy leaves the course, does the wrong piece of equipment or gets off a piece of agility equipment before finishing the task correctly then the cavy shall be put Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines back to the spot where it le the course and restart from there. Timing will not be 90017—Rabbit Showmanship—Junior 90019—Rabbit Showmanship—Senior held, it will con nue even for the fault. 90018—Rabbit Showmanship— 90020—Rabbit Showmanship—Advanced 14. Only cavies that are par cipa ng in the class that is running are allowed in the Intermediate event area. 48 49 Rabbit Educa onal Poster Class 6. Rabbit handlers are not permi ed to step over jumps. They must go around the Requirements: jump. More than one viola on will result in disqualifica on. 1. Poster should be 22 inches by 28 inches in size. 7. Beginning and ending jumps myst always be present, and are not taken into 2. Each exhibitor may enter one poster in each class of animal science or ARBA account on scoring (no faults will be given for displacing rails on these jumps). recognized rabbit breed. 8. The jumps must be hopped in the correct order, otherwise a “wrong way” to be 3. Label the back with your name, grade and club. declared, and the rabbit will be faulted. In order for a “wrong way” to be declared, 4. Posters are to be checked in at the animal check‐in and taken home at animal a rabbit must have jumped an obstacle and all four feet must touch the ground. The release me. start obstacle prior to the beginning of the course does not count in the wrong way 5. Ribbons will be awarded for all posters. The top poster in each class will receive a judgement. trophy. 9. The final obstacle must be cleared in the right direc on for the clock to stop. Once A.R.B.A. Breed or Variety Poster Animal Science Posters—Anything the rabbit has touched all four feet on the ground a er clearing the final obstacle 35001— Breed Poster ‐ Junior Rabbit/Cavy Related the clock is stopped, and the course is considered complete. 35002— Breed Poster ‐ Intermediate 35004— Animal Science Poster ‐ Junior 10. No treats (for you or your rabbit) will be allowed on the hopping course. 35003— Breed Poster ‐ Senior 35005— Animal Sci Poster ‐ Intermediate 35006— Animal Science Poster ‐ Senior 11. Rabbit handlers are allowed 3 runs through the compe on course. If there is a large number of rabbits entered, the judge can limit the compe on to 2 runs per Rabbit Hopping Classes handler. General Rules: Faults: 1. Rabbit handlers are responsible for ensuring that they are in full control of their Faults will cons tute any of the following; rabbit. Viola ons will result in warnings, followed by disqualifica on. 1. Upse ng and obstacle, or any part of the obstacle. One fault shall be issued for the 2. Rabbits entered need to be Iden fied on 4‐H Online. upset, regardless of how many rails were upset. 3. Rabbits must be at least 4 months of age to compete. 2. Lopsided jump: to clear an obstacle the rabbit must jump with its body between the obstacle supports. A lopsided jump fault will be called if the rabbit jumps outside of 4. Rabbits must be healthy and free of any diseases or parasites. They must check in at the obstacle supports. the general Rabbit and Cavy Check‐In with the licensed Vet. 3. Li ing over undisturbed obstacles. A rabbit may be li ed over over around and 5. Pregnant or nursing does are not permi ed to compete. In addi on, any doe who obstacle, but one fault per obstacle will be issued. has had a li er in the past 8 weeks is barred from compe on. 4. False starts: a false start is issued when the rabbit starts the course before the 6. Rabbit handlers will be responsible for cleaning up a er their rabbit/s. judge has indicated to the rabbit handler that they are ready to go. One fault will be 7. Rabbits shall proceed through the course and over the jumps voluntarily. Rabbit issued, and repeated false starts will result in disqualifica on. handlers are prohibited form forcing or carrying rabbits through the course, but 5. Out of bounds: if a rabbit goes more than 5 foot off the course it shall be may li them over jumps if necessary. Assistance and encouragement may not considered and out of bounds fault. One fault shall be given for each out of bounds involve yelling loudly or any other method that would subject a rabbit to excessive instance in a course. stress. Touching your rabbit with your feet is not permi ed. 6. Handler upse ng an obstacle also cons tutes as a fault. One fault will be given for 8. Rabbit handlers must always embody good sportsmanship. Viola ons will result in handler upset. warnings and disqualifica on. 9. Jump heights will be between 4 ‐ 20 inches depending on class. The Minimum Equipment: distance between Jumps: 6 ‐ 8 feet depending on classes. 1. All rabbits must be ou i ed with a H‐Style Harness and leash. 10. Level is based on the ability of the rabbit, not handler. 2. No, vests, collars, or rope harnesses will be permi ed. Compe on: 3. All rabbits must have harnesses and leashes on at all mes while on the course and in the prac ce areas. 1. Handlers can run through the available course when the judge, mer, and rail 4. Leash must be the same material as the harness (webbing material). se ers are ready. Time slots may be issued for each class/course for handlers to compete. The star ng point on the first run will be determined by the judge. 5. Leashes must be at least 4 feet in length. 2. Rabbit handlers must wear closed‐toed shoes‐ heels are not recommended. Athle c 6. No retractable or elas c leashes are permi ed. footwear is recommended. Classes 3. Only 1 rabbit is permi ed on the course at any me. 4. Maximum me through the course is 2 minutes. 35701—Novice: Straight Line‐ For those rabbits started into hopping, and their handlers. The best of 3 runs is your score, with faults counted first, then me. Rabbit 5. Each rabbit may only have one rabbit handler. The rabbit handler must be the and excitor teams can only exhibit in this class for two years then must advance to trainer. Rabbit owners with a disability that prevent them from par cipa ng may the Standard class. designate someone else to hop their entry.
50 51 35702—Standard: Straight Line‐This class is for those rabbits who are experienced a popper or separate compartment of trailer. Any lambs that are not separated that and their handlers, who are up to the challenge of a compe ve course, with higher have contagious disease the whole trailer will go home. The vet at the fair doing jumps, cat walks, and A frames. The best of 3 runs (judged by faults counted first, check ‐in and co‐chairs will have final say. then me) will be your score. Rabbit and excitor teams can only exhibit in this class 15. All lambs will be automa cally entered in the Rate of Gain class if they were for two years then must advance to the Advanced class. weighed in April . Rate of Gain premiums will be paid on the following basis: 35703—Advanced: Straight Line‐ This class is for those rabbits who have exceeded • .85 lb. per day and above Blue Award Novice A and Standard and their handlers, who are up to the challenge of a • .80 to .849 lb. per day Red Award compe ve course, with high jumps, cat walks, A frames, and weave poles. The best • Under .80 lb. per day No premium of 3 runs (with faults counted first, then me) will determine your score. Market Lambs 35704—High Jump/Long Jump: High jump test the limit of how high your rabbit can 1. All market lambs must have been weighed in on April 18, 2021. All market lambs hop. Long Jump test the limit of how long your rabbit can leap. Jump levels will start will be marked at weigh‐in with 4‐H tag. at 16 inches, increasing 2 inches at a me, three a empts at each height. One 2. Lambs in market classes may be purebred, grade or crossbred wethers or ewes and prac ce jump each direc on to see what your rabbit likes will start your run. will be judged on market quality. 3. At spring weigh‐in an exhibitor may bring a maximum of eight lambs. At that me Sheep Department lambs must be designated speckle, home raised or black faced. A member may show at fair four individual market lambs. An exhibitor may show a maximum of 2 Commi ee Chairs— Bret Blackford and Ma Brown lambs in the speckled face division, 2 lambs in the home raised division or 4 market Weigh‐In—Sunday, April 18, 2021 • 12:00 ‐ 2:00 • Fairgrounds lambs in the black faced division, or any combina on thereof not to exceed 4 total Check‐in—Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 1:00‐3:00pm • In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 individual market lambs for any one exhibitor. An exhibitor may also show two Weigh‐In at Fair —Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 3:30pm‐4:30pm • Indoor Arena pairs of market lambs allowing a maximum of 8 market lambs per exhibitor. All Judging—Friday, June 25, 2021 • 9am • Sheep & Swine Show Ring speckle face lambs must be predominately speckled or brockle faced with the Release—Sunday, June 27, 2021 • 3:30‐5:30pm commi ee having the final decision. Rules (Note: All General Rules and Animal Division Rules Apply) 4. Final designa on of specific lambs for individual market lamb class and pairs class 1. The scrapies rules apply to all ewes and rams. See Health Requirements Sec on for must be made at fair weigh‐in me, June 23, 2021. Scrapies rules. All ewes must have scrapies tags at the weigh in. 2. All lambs must be born a er January 1, 2021. All lambs must be weighed‐in to be eligible to show. 6. Market lambs must have been slick shorn sheared. Lambs are not to be fi ed. 3. Animals may be shown as only one of the following classifica ons: 8. 1) Market Lambs (speckled, home raised, or open division) 2) Commercial Ewes (speckled, home raised or black face) Animals may not be Classes moved to a different classifica on a er fair weigh‐in. 50301—Pair of Market Lambs 50304—Individual Market Lambs 4. Pairs of Lambs can be any two combina ons of lambs (ewe and wether, ewe and 50302—Home raised Market Lambs 50305—Champion Market Lamb ewe, market and market, market and commercial, etc.) 50303—WBI Market Lambs 50306—Rate of Gain 5. Sheep exhibits must arrive Wednesday between 1:00 pm and 3:00pm for weigh‐in and entry. Commercial Ewe Lambs 1. Lambs must be born between January 1 and April 18, 2021. 6. First year showmen may show lambs with a halter, if so desired. 2. All commercial ewes must be weighed‐in April 18, 2021. All ewes will be marked at 7. Sheep project commi ee reserves the right to make final class designa ons. There weigh‐in with a 4‐H tag. A maximum of four ewes may be shown. will be absolutely NO REWEIGHS 3. Each exhibitor is limited to exhibit four commercial ewes total at fair. Each 8. Absolutely no tubes or blankets can be worn during vet check or at weigh‐in. exhibitor is allowed to show a maximum of two ewes in each division (speckled 9. All lambs must be slick shorn. No wooled lambs will be weighed in on June 24, face, black face, or home raised) or any combina on not to exceed four ewes total. 2021. All speckle face lambs must be predominately speckled or brockle faced with the commi ee having the final decision. 10. Animals not housed on member’s property are subject to commi ee approval (see 4. Commercial ewe lambs will be divided and shown by weight at fair. Animal Division rule #4). Commercial Ewe Lamb Classes 11. All ram lambs must be banded before weigh‐in. No excep ons. 50202—Commercial Ewe—predominately black face and ears 12. Speckle Face division will now change to WBI (white breed influenced). All speckles, 50203—Commercial Ewe—speckled and white face white and grey face (southdowns) will now show in this division at county fair. 50204—Home Raised State fair will s ll show under standards of speckle and white face. Grey faces will be at the decision of the State Fair commi ee as far as final class designa on. Weather Sire Classes 13. No muzzles. No icing of lambs. No Drenching. Only tap water may be sprayed or Must have four head to make a class and be entered in 4‐H Online and Fairy Entry by applied to lambs. No ice in spray bo les or blankets. May 15th. Commi ee will check to see how many are entered before fair to see if there is enough animals to make a class. 14. Any lamb that has a possible sigs of a contagious disease (sour mouth, ring worm, 50100—Weather Sire Class club lamb fungus) must be brought to fair separate than other animals. Example: in
52 53 11. Minimum weight is 230 pounds unless buyer will go lighter. If so, commi ee will Showmanship no fy exhibitors before weigh in. If the buyer allows light pigs, under 230 pounds Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines will be allowed to show but not eligible for the champion drive. A price reduc on on the light pigs should be expected. The upper limit has been completely li ed. 90036—Sheep Showmanship Advanced 90035—Sheep Showmanship Senior The swine project commi ee encourages members to market their hogs at a 90033—Sheep Showmanship Int. 90034—Sheep Showmanship Junior profitable market weight. Sheep Classes Show Order 12. A portable scale will be used. Scales will be checked a er every ten head. No pigs will be re‐weighed or permi ed to re‐enter scales. At weigh‐in me pigs must be iden fied 1) Home Raised Commercial Ewes 7) Black Faced Market Lambs for each class. 2) WBI Commercial Ewes 8) Rate of Gain 13. Any animal exhibi ng outward signs of carcass degrading traits will not be allowed 3) Black Face Commercial Ewes 9) Champion Market Lamb to show. 4) Champion Ewe 10) Pair of Lambs 14. Ques ons concerning a pig's eligibility to show will be directed to the Swine 5) Home Raised Market Lambs 11) Weather Sire Class Commi ee. The pig(s) will be penned and dealt with last. 6) WBI Market Lambs 12) Showmanship 15. Individual pig classes will be divided by fair weights. Derby pig classes will be divided by March 6, 2021 weights. Swine Department 16. Carcass merit class will be scanned and ranked by “% lean”, no limit to number scanned, awards given to barrows and gilts. Cost of scanning will be paid at county Commi ee Chairs—Spencer Jordan & Vicki Mar n fair weigh in. Weigh‐In—Saturday, March 6, 2021 • 8:00—10:00am • Fairgrounds 17. Clipping will be allowed. The minimum hair length will be 1/2 inch. Any hog that is Check‐In & Weigh‐in—Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 6:30‐9:30am • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 entered and found with less than 1/2 inch hair length will not be eligible for the Judging—Sunday, June 27, 2021 • 9:00am • Sheep & Swine Show Ring champion drive and will be awarded a red ribbon. There will be no clipping or Release—Sunday, June 27, 2021 • 8:00pm‐9:00pm• Sheep & Swine Barns shaving allowed on the fairgrounds. All decisions regarding this ma er made by the swine commi ee will be final. Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 18. No swine will be able to show if the swine commi ee discovers that the animal has 1. All pigs must have been checked‐in/tagged on March 6, 2021, from 8am to 10am. been fed an bio c feed and is within the withdrawal period, including CTC. Each exhibitor can weigh in a maximum of 12 pigs. All pigs must have been castrated and ear notched prior to weigh‐in. All exhibitors that do not wish to 19. All biosecurity procedures will be followed due to PEDV. If you have ques ons, a end the swine check‐in/tagging at the fairgrounds on March 6, 2021, are able to contact Linn County Extension and Outreach. get tags and check out a tagger from the extension office. Pigs tagged in this way 20. All swine exhibitors exhibit pure bred pigs must present the registra on paper for ARE NOT eligible for the derby classes they are ONLY eligible for the market, the pig at the me of weigh‐in at county fair. Registra on papers MUST be in the 4‐ breeding, and carcass classes. All pigs enrolled this way must be ID’d in 4‐H Online H member’s name or show a logical family rela onship. For example, Jones Family by May 15th and have any borrowed or unused tags/taggers returned to the Farms shows a logical family rela onship to Emily Jones, but B&G Farms does not. Extension Office. Registra on paper presented in any other name will not be accepted, the pig will 2. Each exhibitor must be YQCA cer fied and provide proof at fair weigh‐in. be eligible to show but must be exhibited with the crossbreds. 21. All purebred swine must be born a er November 1, 2020 22. Any viola on of the above rules will disqualify the exhibitor from showing their 4. An exhibitor may exhibit a maximum of 8 pigs. Two of those 8 must be purebreds. project in the live or carcass classes or in par cipa ng in the auc on. Disqualified The remaining 6 pigs can be a combina on of up to 4 market and 4 derby pigs. No hogs will be sold on the truck. Repeat violators will be banned from showing. more than two gilts and two barrows may be exhibited in either the market or 23. Rate of gain will be awarded based on the following daily rate of gain derby division. A market pig may not be used as a derby and vice versa. Blue: 2.01+ 5. Swine exhibits must arrive Wednesday according to the following schedule: Red: 1.17—2.0 6:30—7am Families of swine project commi ee White: Less than 1.7 7:00—10:00am Other swine exhibitors Classes 6. Before unloading all exhibitors must meet all health requirements. 80001—Individual Market Barrow 80002—Individual Market Gilt 7. All classes must be declared and paperwork handed in before an exhibitor can 80004—Purebred Market Barrow and Gilt unload pigs to weigh. No pig can cross the scale un l classes have been declared, all 80101—Derby Barrow 80102—Derby Gilt papers have been turned in and scanning money has been received. No changes to 80103—Carcass Merit Barrow 80104—Carcass Merit Gilt classes a er that point. 80201—Purebred Breeding Gilts 80202—Crossbred Breeding Gilts 8. The Swine show is non‐terminal. Determina on of final des na on of the swine project(s) must be made within 30 minutes of the comple on of the swine show Showmanship and final des na on form turned in. 9. There is no provided market for addi onal terminal hogs, outside of the one Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines auc on hog per exhibitor. Exhibitors are encouraged to make arrangements for a 90048—Swine Showmanship—Advanced private sale to individuals at a locker or sell hogs at a sale barn. Contact the Swine 90047—Swine Showmanship—Senior Commi ee for help or ques ons. 90046—Swine Showmanship—Intermediate 10. All terminal swine must be consigned directly to a slaughter establishment from the 90045—Swine Showmanship—Junior fair. Hogs to be slaughtered at locker must be transported by that locker. Hogs Show Order: going to locker or home need to be designated to the chairperson within 30 1. Breeding Gilts 3. Market Gilts 5. Derby Gilt minutes of the show. 2. Market Purebreds 4. Market Barrow 6. Derby Barrow 54 55 7. Showmanship
4‐H Club Booths General Exhibit Rules 1. Booths are to be constructed by 4‐H’ers (with adult supervision). All construction 1. 4‐H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in should be completed Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 2‐6pm or Sunday, June 20, 2021 2021 are eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Excep on: Group exhibits from an from 5‐7pm. No assembly or decorating will be allowed after 7pm Sunday evening. en re club may include 4th grade members. There will be absolutely no booth construction during judging on Monday, June 2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4‐H’ers 21, 2021. Clubs should complete final booth arrangement by Wednesday noon. par cipa on in 4‐H projects or programs during the current 4‐H year. Exhibits can be Judging will be Wednesday, June 23, 2021 after 12:00pm. done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the 2. Clubs will have the following supplies as ordered on your “Club Booth Set Up Order project or program. Form” in their designated booth to use: Boards for shelving, shelving bases, wood 3. Exhibitors in 4‐H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA stands to hold front white chain, white frames and black sheets. This form needs to divisions or vice‐versa. See also “4‐H Department General Rules & Regula ons”. st be turned in to the Extension Office by June 1 to guarantee supplies will be in the 4. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or club booth for set up. compe on may not be entered in any 4‐H exhibit class. 3. Booth white frames and black sheets will be set up before booth set up time on 5. Exhibits that do not comply with the class descrip on, size guidelines, copyright Saturday. Do not move frames as each club booth area is based on non‐ restric ons, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public photography static exhibit numbers from previous years fair. display. 4. No fasteners of any type (tape, staples, hooks, push pins, etc.) are to be used on the 6. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned: building walls or the wood stands holding the white chain. Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. 5. No part of the club booth can go above 7’5” high. Center booths please be Chart boards, graph boards, project presenta on boards, model displays, etc., considerate of neighboring booths if your backdrop extends above theirs. Please may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring cover with complimenting color. the flat (unfolded) dimensions. 6. All backdrops are to be freestanding. Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth. 7. All exhibits and decorations must be inside of your club booth area and may not 7. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird block walkways in‐front of your booth. Large exhibits are allowed to be in feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Game animals legally taken are designated large exhibit spaces. Please communicate your needs to Extension Staff. acceptable. Live specimens of noxious weeds or invasive species are NOT permi ed 8. Booth judging criteria includes the following: visibility of club name, 4‐H’ers first in any exhibit. Dried specimens are acceptable to use in exhibits. name, 4‐H’ers age or grade; creativity, effective use of the fair theme, and effective 8. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as use of display area. The theme for 2021 fair is “A Universe of Possibilities.” Not original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright following the above rules may result in lower scores. holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit 9. All booths are expected to be kept neat and clean during the fair. to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules 10. All exhibits, other than those chosen for State Fair, may be exhibited in the club for Visual Arts and general copyright informa on for 4‐H’ers.) booth. Livestock trophies and other awards may be displayed. 9. The 4‐H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the 11. Booths can be taken down Sunday, June 27h, 2021 at 8pm, but NO vehicles will be evalua on process. Evalua on criteria will include demonstrated learning, allowed on the fairgrounds. Any exhibitors’ projects that will need to be removed workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will from fair grounds by vehicle will have to be picked up on Monday, June 28th, 2021 receive wri en evalua on comments on the exhibits and a blue, red, or white Iowa from 8am—9am. State Fair exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evalua on rubrics for detailed 12. A club leader should be in the booth when the exhibits are released. evalua on criteria in each class. Rubrics are located on each 4‐H project page at 13. Club members are responsible for dismantling their booth, making sure that all www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit‐ p‐sheets. supplies are placed in designated areas in the exhibit hall, and sweeping their club 10. A wri en explana on, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of booth area. No decorations or projects are to be left in the building without prior each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following ques ons about permission from County Youth Coordinator. the exhibit: What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?) What steps did you take to learn or do this? Building Division What were the most important things you learned? Exhibit Check‐in and Judging: Monday, June 21, 2021 during assigned mes. ***Check for addi onal requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutri on, photography, and visual art classes. Release: Sunday June 27, 2021, 8:00pm or Monday June 28th, 2021 8am‐9am 11. All judges’ decisions are final. Rules (Note: All General Rules and Regula ons apply.) 12. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the county, This department is open to youth who are par cipa ng in 4‐H Youth Development class number, and exhibitor’s name. Programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension. 13. All exhibits selected for State Fair must reach the 4‐H Exhibits Building on entry day, Tuesday, August 10. Excep ons: Exhibitors par cipa ng in alterna ve evalua on/ All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair 4‐H General educa onal learning experiences will enter exhibits as determined for program Exhibit Rules, 4‐H General Rules and Regula ons, and all 4‐H department exhibit class par cipa on. rules and regula ons. 14. Exhibitors may exhibit up to 5 exhibits per class, excluding photography classes. Exhibitors may only exhibit up to 3 entry per photography, digital photography, 56 57 crea ve photography, and photography idea/educa onal display classes. 10224—Fish and Wildlife 15. All exhibits must remain un l Sunday, June 27, 2021. RELEASE TIME 8:00 PM – 9:30 Any exhibit that shows learning about a fish and/or wildlife project or program such as PM, Sunday, June 27, 2021. Those wishing for a pick‐up op on with increased social‐ iden fica on, habitats, harvest, taxidermy, etc. Any specimens must have been legally distancing or those with large exhibits requiring a vehicle to move them may pick up taken and must include informa on about date and loca on of harvest, and who the their exhibits on Monday, June 28th, 2021 8am‐9am. specimen was acquired from if not self‐harvested. Feral pigs (including Russian/ European Boar) are NOT permi ed in taxidermy exhibits. 16. If a member cannot a end the schedule sta c judging, a parent, leader or another 4‐H member may bring the exhibit(s) to the event for non‐conference judging. The 10226—Forestry Any exhibit, including collec ons, that show learning from par cipa on in a forestry exhibit(s) will be set aside un l such a me as it can be judged. A parent, leader or project or program. other 4‐H'er may not conference judge for another 4‐H'ers exhibit. 10230—Hor culture and Plant Science Other Exhibit Informa on An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small fruit produc on, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutri on, careers, etc. (Garden crops, 1. Due to security, 4‐H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have special herbs and flower county classes are not eligible for State Fair.) meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. County HorƟculture Classes: 2. The Linn County Fair and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will use 10230A—Flower Arrangement diligence to insure the safety of ar cles entered for exhibi on a er their arrival and Arrangement created by member using fresh or dried flowers. At least half of the placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, flowers used must come from the member’s garden. A 3”x5” card sta ng how and fire, the , etc. where the arrangement will be used must be included. 3. The Linn County Fair Management will in no case assume or pay transporta on or 10230B—Single Stem Flower delivery charges on ar cles sent for exhibi on. 10230C—Houseplant Member must own plant for at least THREE months. A ach houseplant project Clover Kids worksheet. 1. Children in grades K‐3 as of September 15, 2020 may bring up to 5 items for display 10230D—Vegetable Tray purposes only in the Sta c Exhibit Hall. Each exhibit should consist of 5 different items. 2. Each item will receive a recogni on ribbon. 10230E—Individual Vegetable Plate Exhibits should be displayed on paper plates (provided by exhibitor). Exhibits may 3. Exhibits are conference judged by an older 4‐H’er on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 12‐ come from the following choices: Beans, either snap, or yellow wax, 6 pods; Beets, 3 5pm. Items may be brought to the Clover Kid check in sta on in the Lynn Dunn specimens; Cabbage, either round, or red, 1 head; Carrots, 3 specimens; Cucumbers, Memorial Building on Monday, June 21, 2021. either for slicing (6‐8 inches) or dill (5 inches), 2 specimens; Cucumbers, for pickling, 5 4. Entry tags must be completed. See schedule for me of release. specimens; Onions, either red, white or yellow, 3 specimens; Peppers, bell or sweet or green or any other sweet variety, 2 specimens; Peppers, hot, any variety, 3 specimens; Potatoes, white or red, 3 specimens; Squash, summer, any variety, 2 specimens; Sweet corn, 3 ears (exhibited with husks open on one side); Tomatoes, Class Descrip ons red slicing type, 3 specimens; Tomatoes, cherry type, 10 specimens; Herbs, any Note: All General Rules and rules for Building Division apply. Members are highly variety, 1 sprig; Any other vegetable, as described in 4‐H 462; Fruits, any home encouraged go towww.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit‐ p‐sheets to find informa on grown, such as raspberries, blackberries, 1 cup about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4‐H project learning. 10203F—Largest Vegetable Bring a sample of vegetable or fruit including the seed packet and be prepared to discuss growing technique with the judge. If not present on judging day, submit Animals wri en material discussing growing technique 10110—Animal Science 10240—Outdoor Adventures An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, animal including beef, dairy ca le, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, hiking or other outdoor ac vi es. poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required. 10250—Safety and Educa on in Shoo ng Sports 10120—Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy. equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if ps are removed from arrows). 10260—Other Agriculture and Natural Resources Agriculture and Natural Resources An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in 10210—Crop Produc on any of the classes listed above. An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops. 10220—Environment and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connec ons between humans and their environment including Crea ve Arts energy, stewardship, conserva on, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes 10310—Music collec ons. An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composi on and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history. 10222—Entomology Any exhibit that shows learning from an entomology or bee project (excluding live 10320—Photography specimens) that is an outgrowth or an entomology or bee project learning experience. An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educa onal display, that shows learning about Includes specimen collec ons and may include products (ex: honey) or equipment as photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. S ll photos only, not part of the display. video. 58 59 Photography Special Rules: image. 1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from 2. Photograph/Image if mounted must be mounted on foam core no smaller than nega ves, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipula on programs. 4”x4” and no larger than 10” x 10” in height and width. No ma ng and no framing Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year. are allowed, put your crea vity into the photography! 2. Photographs must be a minimum of 5” x 7". Finished size (including moun ng/ 3. Photograph/Image can be created from film nega ve, digital nega ve, or digitally ma ng) of single photographs may not exceed 11” x 14”. Excep on: Panoramic manipulated in computer. photos must not exceed 24” in length. 4. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material. 3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper and must be mounted and/ 5. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required informa on for photo or ma ed. exhibits. Include informa on about the processes used. 4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush‐mounted [no board showing] on moun ng board, 6. Subject ma er must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4‐H or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors se ng, photographs depic ng unsafe prac ces or illegal ac vi es will not be may cut their own moun ng boards, use ready‐cut window mats or have ma ng displayed. done professionally. 4‐Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color 10345—Photography Idea/Educa onal Display and size. Framed photographs (including floa ng frames) will not be judged. An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any 5. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step‐by‐ previous photography class. This class includes photos printed on canvas, fabric, step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. ceramic, etc. as part of an educa onal display showing learning about prin ng Slides should be numbered. Finished size of individual photographs in a series techniques, display, merchandising, etc. should not exceed 6” x 8”. 10350—Visual Arts Original Art 6. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes. An exhibit that shows learning through crea on of original art. Original art is a one of a kind, non replicable design of your crea on. By using one medium or a combina on, an 7. Subject ma er of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public individual creates an authen c work of art that is not recognizable as another's display in a 4‐H se ng. work. You must explain the applica on of the most relevant design element(s) and art 8. Photographs depic ng unsafe prac ces or illegal ac vi es will not be displayed. principle(s) featured in this exhibit. Describe your inspira ons, reasons, feelings, and/or (Such as on Railroad tracks.) mo ves for crea ng this work of art . 9. Photography exhibitors should use the Photo Exhibit Label found at 10355—Visual Arts—Design, Process, or Technique Explora on www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/iowa‐state‐fair‐4‐h‐handbook (under This explora on class emphasizes process and provides an individual the opportunity to “Photography”) to provide required informa on for photo exhibits. explore a medium, prac ce a skill, or study and apply elements and principles of art and 10. Exhibitors entered in 4‐H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA design. An explana on of the applica on of design elements or art principles used when Photography show and vice‐versa. making the exhibit must be included. This exhibit may be an object, por olio, display, 10325 – Digital Photography Exhibit poster, or organized sketchbook. If a non‐original design source is used, its origin (where A photo or series of photos submi ed electronically, not printed. Photos in this class will the idea was found, any pictures, sketches, etc.) must s ll be credited, acknowledged or be submi ed, viewed, evaluated, and displayed electronically. have copyright permission obtained. See visual arts special rule #5. Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules: 10360—Visual Arts—Other Visual Art Ideas/Topics 1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. Exhibits might include the study and research about an individual ar st, style, cra , 2. Photographs will not be printed. business or marke ng process, planning group tour, career op ons, etc 3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of Visual Arts Special Rules: photographs (3 to 5) that are related or tell a step‐by‐step story. Series photo 1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Excep on: entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same me. Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate 4. Photos entered should be submi ed in the highest resolu on possible. A finished surface for a process technique or applica on of original design. file size of 1 MB –3 MB is recommended. 2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspira on of the design, design 5. Photos should be submi ed in an acceptable and commonly used format for ease sketches, or other process for crea ng the object and design must be included. of viewing. 3. Original works of art must be a crea ve expression of a design unique to the ar st, 6. Subject ma er of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public or represent a significant modifica on to an exis ng design to make a new and display in a 4‐H se ng. original statement by the ar st. 7. Photographs depic ng unsafe prac ces or illegal ac vi es will not be displayed. 4. Exhibi on of deriva ve works created by a 4‐H’er is prohibited without the wri en 8. Iowa State Fair 4‐H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or provide required informa on for photo exhibits. The Photo Exhibit Label may be trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4‐H visual arts exhibits is submi ed electronically with the photo entry. prohibited unless wri en permission has been obtained from the copyright or 9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evalua on criteria used trademark holder/owner. For addi onal informa on, see 4‐H Exhibit Copyright for printed photographs. Informa on at h ps://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual‐art. 10.Exhibitors entered in 4‐H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice‐versa. 10305LCF—Visual Arts Exhibit Made using a Kit, Pa erns or Pre‐formed Mold. 10340 Crea ve Photography (Not eligible for State Fair.) A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with an alterna ve photographic process, or a photograph that was crea vely edited or modified beyond reality in a crea ve, imagina ve and experimental way to make it more interes ng and Family and Consumer Sciences visually engaging. Could be a composite of mul ple overlapped photographs. 10410—Child Development Alterna ve/Crea ve Photography Special Rules: 1. Photograph/image may be mounted/ma ed or submi ed (uploaded) as a digital 60 61 10420 Clothing and Fashion – Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories processed a er August 1,2020 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, kni ed, crocheted, or other process) that University guidelines for home food preserva on must be used. Processed honey shows learning about style, fashion, design, thri y spending, wardrobe planning, types must include the Honey Exhibit Label. of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. 10. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened 10422 Clothing and Fashion – Purchased Garments & Accessories for evalua on and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned Purchased garments or accessories that shows learning about style, fashion, design, to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed thri y spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be from display. intended to be worn by humans. 11. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. 10424 Clothing and Fashion – Other Ideas/Educa onal Exhibits Place food product exhibit in a reclosable plas c bag with entry tag Any other educa onal exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including 12. fastened outside the bag. Recommended number of items to include with the but not limited to design illustra ons, explora on of clothing styles, careers, clothing exhibit: care, etc. Cookies, cupcakes, bars, muffins, rolls, etc. – four (4) to six (6) items Clothing and Fashion Special Rule: Cakes, loafs, pies, etc. – one (1) whole product. 1. Ou its or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event 13. The use of alcoholic beverages in the prepara on or produc on of 4‐H food may not be entered as a sta c exhibit. exhibits is NOT permi ed. 2. Exhibits in classes 10420 and 10422 must include informa on about applica on of 10450—Health design elements and art principles. Exhibits in class 10424 should include An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe ac vi es and skills such as informa on about applica on of design elements and art principles if appropriate first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices. for the exhibit. 10460—Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living 10430—Consumer Management space. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budge ng, comparison shopping, money Home Improvement Special Rules: management, and consumer rights and responsibili es. 1. Items entered must be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall 10440—Food & Nutri on – Prepared Product hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc. Make sure hangers are strong enough An exhibit of a prepared food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, to support the item. Command Strips or other quick a ach products are usually baking, ea ng and choosing healthy foods, or safety prac ces through the making of a not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon prepared food product. See Food & Nutri on Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for placing. Iowa 4‐H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at h ps://store.extension.iastate.edu/ Special Award: Donna Timm Memorial Award product/6434 for addi onal informa on regarding prepared food products 10470 Sewing and Needle Arts – Constructed item (sewn, kni ed, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, 10442—Food & Nutri on—Preserved Product kni ng, croche ng, or other needle arts. May include the construc on of household An exhibit of a preserved food product that shows skills or learning about food items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, or other items. preserva on through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. Processed Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans. honey may be exhibited in this class. See Food & Nutri on Special Rules below and HS 76 10472 Sewing and Needle Arts – Other Ideas/Educa onal Exhibits “Foods for Iowa 4‐H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at h ps:// Any other educa onal exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for addi onal informa on regarding including but not limited to construc on techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, preserved food products design illustra ons, decora ve processes, careers. 10445—Food & Nutri on – Educa onal Display Note: Exhibits in classes 10470 and 10472 should include informa on about applica on An educa onal exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit. cooking, baking, ea ng and choosing healthy foods, meal planning & service, safety 10480 Other Family and Consumer Science prac ces, or food preserva on. See Food & Nutri on Special Rules below and HS 76 An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that “Foods for Iowa 4‐H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” for addi onal informa on regarding does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed. prepared and preserved food products. Exhibits showing learning about meal planning & Special Exhibi on ‐ $10 MEAL CHALLENGE service must include a menu. 10490 ‐ $10 Meal Challenge – Create a balanced, nutri ous meal for family of four (4) Food & NutriƟon Special Rules: that includes a serving from each of the five good groups for each person. Informa on 1. Two copies of the recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit (one for regarding food groups and recommended daily servings can be found on the USDA the exhibit and one for the bake sale); credit the source of the recipe. MyPlate website www.choosemyplate.gov 2. Baked food items will be sent to the bake sale immediately following judging. Special Rules: Please include a copy of the recipe. Money from sales will go to support 4‐H Youth 1. Each county may enter one (1) exhibit in this class. Programs Commi ee whom support Linn County 4‐H Program. Items will be sold 2. All entries will receive an evalua on and par cipa on ribbon. as soon as possible via free will dona on. 3. Exhibit may be from an individual or group effort. 3. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not 4. The meal must serve at least a family of four (4) people and total expense on receipt must not exceed $10. be accepted, judged or displayed. 5. The meal must include a serving for each person from each of the five (5) food 4. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consump on. groups – Fruit, Vegetable, Protein, Grain, Dairy. 5. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade 6. The exhibit will be a poster (maximum size 20” x 30”) that shows the menu utensils and containers. (including por on size), meal type (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and photos of the 6. Products that require refrigera on will not be accepted, judged or displayed. meal. A ach a copy of the $10 Meal Challenge worksheet to the back of the 7. Meat jerky products are prohibited. poster. Addi onal informa on about the $10 Meal Challenge can be found on the 8. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of the Iowa 4‐H Food & Nutri on and Health project pages at recipe. www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/ 9. Preserved foods must include the Food Preserva on Exhibit Label. Only food 62 63 Personal Development 10616—Tractor 10510—Ci zenship Repaired or restored tractor (or educa onal display showing learning related to tractors, An exhibit that shows learning about or contribu ng to your community, your country or tractor mechanics, tractor opera ons, or tractor safety. your world. 10618—Welding 10520—Communica on Constructed item or educa onal display that shows skills or learning about welding. 10620—Woodworking Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of 10530—4‐H Poster Communica on Exhibit woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/ Provide an opportunity for 4‐H’ers to communicate with and tell a story or idea visually reclaimed/restored wood items. about 4‐H to the general public using the non‐verbal form of communica on on a 10630—Science, Engineering & Technology poster. Poster Communica on Special Rules: Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help 1. Only one poster per 4‐H’er may be entered. us interact with the world. Topics include, biological and chemical sciences, computers & 2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core networking, earth & climate, geospa al mapping (GPS/GIS), or any other applica on of board ‐‐ size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”. Science, Engineering, or Technology. Science, Engineering & Technology 3. Posters may be ver cal or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, 10632—Aerospace crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage. Educa onal display or other exhibit (including flyable models) showing learning about an 4. Posters cannot be 3‐dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not aerospace idea or topic. extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board. 10634—Robo cs 5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form a ached to the back. Educa onal display or other exhibit (including working robots) that shows learning 6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promo onal about robo cs and robo c systems. designs, such as the Iowa 4‐H Youth Conference theme logo. Special Rule: Exhibitors entered in the 4‐H Science, Engineering & Technology classes 7. 4‐H’ers may include the 4‐H clover in the poster. may not enter in similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes and vice‐versa. 8. The themes for “Communica ng Through 4‐H Posters” are: 4‐H is . . . (open to 4‐H’er’s interpreta on) Join 4‐H 4‐H Awardrobe Clothing 4‐H Grows... (4‐H.org na onal marke ng theme) Judging—June 15, 2021 at Linn County Extension & Outreach Office Quest to Be Your Best (2021 Iowa 4‐H Youth Conference theme) Registra ons— Due May 15, 2021 How Do You 4‐H? (varia on of Iowa State Fair theme) 10540—Digital Storytelling Fashion Show—June 27 2021 • 12.30pm • Farm Bureau Pavilion Any exhibit that demonstrates the applica on of technology to produce a crea ve Rules movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, crea on of a detailed 1. Clover Kids and 4‐H’er may par cipate in the Linn County 4‐H Awardrobe Clothing storyboard, edi ng techniques using digital video so ware, produc on techniques, or Event. Only Senior 4‐H’ers (9th‐12th grade) are eligible for State Fair. other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained and 2. If garment/accessories is entered in the Awardrobe Clothing Event it may not be presented for any non‐original material included as part of a film/movie/video. entered as a Sta c Exhibit. 10550—Leadership 3. Ribbons will be presented to par cipants at the fair Fashion Show. An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a posi ve 4. Each county may send the following number of par cipants in each class to way. represent their county, selected from each of the county’s events: 10560—Self‐Determined Fashion Revue Class: Four par cipants with no more than two (2) par cipants with An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4‐H adventure and does not fit any other an entry in any given category (athle c wear, formal wear, everyday wear, class. costume). $15 Challenge Class: Three par cipants with no more than one (1) par cipant with Science, Engineering & Technology an entry in any given category (athle c wear, formal wear, everyday wear, 10610—Mechanics costume). Any exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering Clothing Selec on Class: Three par cipants with no more than one (1) par cipant solu ons or that involve a combina on of skills. with an entry in any given category (athle c wear, formal wear, everyday wear, 10612—Automo ve costume). Repaired or restored vehicle or educa onal display showing learning about an 6. The above men oned categories (athle c wear, formal wear, everyday wear, automo ve idea including automo ve maintenance, auto opera ons, auto safety, or costume) in each class are simply for entry limit purposes. All entries in each class automo ve systems. will be judged together. 10614—Electric 7. Par cipants selected for State Fair must be senior members and may represent the Constructed or repaired ar cle or educa onal display that shows skills or learning about county at State Fair. Each youth selected for State Fair may only par cipate in the electric wiring, appliances, ligh ng, electrical energy sources, safety, etc. 4‐H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, youth 10615—Small Engine may be selected to par cipate in the State Fair mul ple years for any given class, Repaired or restored opera ng engine or educa onal display or other type exhibit that even if they par cipated in that class in previous years. shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go‐karts, etc. 64 65 Clothing Selec on 1. The purpose of this category is to select and/or purchase an ou it that represents Communica ons Division the 4‐H’er’s goal or intended use for the selected ou it. Purpose—The Communica on Department Event program provides opportuni es for 2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, a rac veness, quality and 4‐H youth to develop their personal communica on skills by sharing talents, construc on features, stage presenta on, required care, and cost comparison. knowledge, or informa on with others. The events provide a series of developmental 3. There is no considera on in the judging on the amount spent, only in the process of experiences for different age levels. recordkeeping and reflec on on the cost of the individual items as a part of the Rules (Note: All General Rules and Regula ons apply) process. 1. Educa onal presenta ons and working exhibits may be given by one or more 4. Ou its may be purchased at a department store, bou que, online store, sidewalk 4‐H'ers of any combina on of juniors, intermediates or seniors. A team consis ng sales, retail shops or mall stores. Ou its may also be purchased at garage sales or of mixed ages must be entered in the age division of the oldest team member. other second hand venues with a total price of over $15. Ou its may be gi s, hand‐ 2. Educa onal presenta ons and working exhibits are entered by 4‐H members in me‐downs, rela ve or friend’s modern or vintage clothing, or exis ng personal Fairy Entry. This must be done by May 15. The Communica ons Division schedule clothing, as long as the 4‐Her actually selected the item as part of this specific ou it will then be emailed to par cipants. for the stated purpose. 3. Par cipants in the 4‐H Communica on Programs are expected to wear appropriate 5. Home‐sewn clothing that was not sewn specifically for the par cipant are clothing representa ve of the 4‐H Youth Program and/or the topic of the acceptable, such as purchases from a used clothing store. presenta on. 4. Topics selected by the 4‐H’er(s) should be an outgrowth of his/her 4‐H Fashion Revue experiences. Topics should be appropriate for presenta on to a general audience. 1. The purpose of this category is to encourage the sewing of a personal garment or ou it. Garments do not have to be perfect to advance. 2. Considera on is given to fit, color, style, suitability, a rac veness, quality of 5. 4‐H’ers must use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all mes. construc on, stage presenta on, and required care. Educa onal Presenta ons and Working Exhibits involving food must follow 3. Youth par cipants will model a garment or ou it they constructed, hand‐kni ed, established food safety guidelines. machine‐kni ed, or crocheted during the current 4‐H year 6. Educa onal presenta ons and working exhibits will receive one of the following 4. A garment or ou it consists of one to three pieces such as, but not limited to, party awards: clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, ac ve sportswear and/or coats. PARTICIPATION AWARD—The award recognizes efforts made to achieve 5. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used to the goal of sharing ideas in an effec ve and interes ng way. complete an ou it, they may be constructed or selected. MERIT AWARD—4‐H'ers that have shown poise and good delivery 6. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected. methods will receive this award 7. Appropriateness of an ou it or garment will only be considered in terms of fit. EXCELLENCE AWARD—4‐H'ers that have done an excellent job in The $15 Challenge prepara on and delivery will receive this outstanding recogni on. 1. This category is designed to expand the 4‐H’er’s shopping experience to shopping 6. Presenters are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regula ons. venues emphasizing recycling, reducing and reusing. Ou its must be purchased at a Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission. garage sale, consignment store, Goodwill, Salva on Army, or similar place. 7. 4‐H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2. Online venues are allowed, must be second‐hand in nature. Shipping and handling is 2021 are eligible to par cipate at the Iowa State Fair. Excep on: Share‐The‐Fun not included in the total calcula ons and Extemporaneous Speaking ‐ See event rules for age guidelines. Coun es may 3. Tradi onal shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low regular or sale enter up to 6 the assigned quota for Educa onal Presenta ons, 4 Working Exhibits, price. Hand‐me‐downs or clothing as gi s do not qualify, but may be entered in 3 Share‐The‐Fun, and 2 Extemporaneous Speakers. No more than two (2) Clothing Selec on if 4‐H’er selected the items to meet a specific purpose/goal. performances from any county will be scheduled during a Noon Share The Fun show. Limit of two (2) Communica ons Posters per county. 4. Fi een dollars is the purchase price limit including tax. However, some second hand stores and venues do not typically charge sales tax. 8. If selected for State Fair, Check with Extension Office for Dates. 5. Receipt(s) for every item included as a part of the calculated total must be submi ed with the entry. A garage sale receipt can be a piece of paper with the name of the Share The Fun loca on such as “Jane Doe garage sale”, date, amount paid, and signature of person Show date/Judging—Sunday, June 27, 2021 • 12:30pm • Farm Bureau Pavilion selling at the garage sale. If the ou it was free at a garage sale, “free” can be listed on the report form and on the receipt. Failure to provide receipts will result in a Purpose—Provide an opportunity for 4‐H’ers to share their skills and talents before an reduced evalua on. audience purely for the sake of enjoyment. 6. An ou it consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and pants or a dress. Shoes, Rules undergarments and accessories are not included in the $15 purchase price limit. 1. A Share the Fun act may be an individual or group who shares their talents with an 7. Altera ons are permi ed to achieve a desired look or fit. audience. Skits, songs, stunts, short plays, dances, magic, instrumental, comedy, mime, square dancing and other forms of entertainment may be used. All 8. There are no addi onal considera ons for an ou it that cost less than $15. performances must be appropriate for presenta on to a general audience. 9. The ou it pieces should be purchased to meet the 4‐Hers’ goal or intended use for 2. An individual may enter a maximum of three acts (1 individual and 2 groups). the purchased ou it, and the 4‐Her should have had an experience in choosing 3. Eligibility: 4‐H’ers who have completed 4th grade through 12th grade (or that shopping alterna ves, evalua ng fit, quality and construc on features, price, and cost comparison. 66 67 equivalent) in 2021. Excep on: If the Share‐The‐Fun act involves a whole club, the event check‐in. following criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered in the 3. 4‐H’ers may par cipate in one Educa onal Presenta on per year at the Iowa State Share‐The ‐Fun Program at the Iowa State Fair: Fair. At least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th 4. Presenta on content must be the original work of the presenter(s). Extensive through 12th grade in 2021. paraphrasing from other sources is prohibited. Use of brief quota ons or excerpts 4. Share‐The‐Fun performances must not exceed six (6) minutes in length. of from other work(s) is permi ed provided the source is iden fied. 5. All performers must turn in a completed 4‐H Share‐The‐Fun Report form at event 5. State Fair selected presenta ons must present at the County Fair, Sunday, June 28 check‐in to confirm stage setup, cue music, etc. in order to con nue onto the State Fair. Others are also able to present during the 6. Each entry will be required to stay and watch all of the acts. Ribbons will be County Fair but are not required to. Please inform the Extension Office if you wish awarded to all par cipants at the end of the program. State Fair contestants will be to present during county fair. announced at this me. We encourage all groups to stay and receive their Classes recogni on. 7. Acts must be in good taste, sensi ve to diversity and culture/ethnic tradi ons of 11101—Junior Presenta on For county fair, youth must have completed 4th‐6th grade in 2021. To be selected for Iowans and/or U.S. ci zens. th th State Fair, youth must have completed 5 or 6 grade in 2021. 11102—Intermediate/ Senior Presenta on Working Exhibits For youth who have completed 7th‐12th grade in 2021. Judging—Friday, June 25, 2021 • Assigned Times • AG‐uca on Zone Purpose—Working exhibits provide an opportunity for members to communicate and Extemporaneous Speaking interact with an audience in an informal way. Many stages of the exhibit or product Judging—Sunday, June 13, 2021 • LDM Building should be ready so that any step can be discussed. No set format need be used. Will be interac ve for the audience to learn how to do something in a hands on experien al County Fair Presenta ons—Sunday, June 27, 2021 • Noon • LDM Board Room way. Purpose—Extemporaneous speaking is designed to encourage the development of the Working Exhibit Rules: life skill of communica ng with others through enhancing the ability to think, to 1. The best subjects involve ac on by members or involve the audience in some doing, organize, to speak, and to answer ques ons readily before an audience. feeling, tas ng, smelling, or judging. The member's subject should be an outgrowth Extemporaneous Speaking Rules of his/her experience. It is important that the subject used in the working exhibit be 1. Par cipants must be senior 4‐H’ers ‐ completed 9th through 12th grade (or that of interest to county fair audiences. Sanitary and safe food handling procedures equivalent) in 2021. must be used. Safe food handling is especially important if food samples are 2. Each county may enter a maximum of two entries; individuals may par cipate once available to the public. per year at the Iowa State Fair. 2. Time limit: All par cipants/teams will be scheduled for a 30 minute period. 3. Program format: 3. Par cipants must turn in a completed Working Exhibit Report form during event A. Thirty minutes before the program, each par cipant will draw three of the check‐in. 4. 4‐H’ers may par cipate in one Working Exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair. available topics, selec ng one to speak on. Classes The selected topic will not be available to the other par cipants in the 11201—Junior Working Exhibit speaker’s assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to For county fair, youth must have completed 4th‐6th grade in 2021. To be selected for th th 4‐H. The other two topics drawn but not chosen will be returned to the State Fair, youth must have completed 5 or 6 grade in 2021. available topics for the other par cipants. 11202—Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibit B. A prepara on room is to be used with one par cipant per speaking site For youth who have completed 7th‐12th grade in 2021. admi ed ini ally and one addi onal par cipant per speaking site admi ed each 15 minutes as the program progresses. A par cipant may not leave the The following events are judged outside of County Fair prepara on room un l it is me to speak, nor may a par cipant receive help on June 13th from a parent, leader, other adult or any other youth. A program official will Educa onal Presenta ons assist par cipants with the me requirements. Judging—Saturday, June 13, 2021 • 10:00am • LDM Building C. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following County Fair Presenta ons—Sunday, June 27, 2021 • Noon • LDM Board Room basis. Purpose—This is an opportunity for 4‐H'ers to personally demonstrate their Par cipant may bring his/her own books, magazines or newspaper clippings communica ons skills by presen ng knowledge, informa on or a process to gain a for reference during the thirty minutes of prepara on. desired response from an audience. This is in the format of a classroom presenta on. Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines Rules (cannot be notes, outlines or speeches prepared by the par cipant or by 1. Time limit: Junior Presenta ons (4th—6th grade) must not exceed 15 minutes. another person for use in this program). Intermediate/Senior Presenta ons (7th—12th grade) must not exceed 20 minutes. Some relevant reference material will be available in the prepara on room. Presenters will be verbally told to “STOP” when they exceed the me limit. This material will consist of historical material related to the 4‐H program. 2. Par cipants must turn in a completed Educa onal Presenta on Report form during
68 69 D. Each speech shall be the result of the 4‐H’ers own efforts using approved 3. Contestants may select any recipe using at least one ingredient that is an outstanding reference material that a par cipant may bring to the prepara on room. No product of Iowa: beef, pork, dairy, eggs, poultry, corn, etc. other assistance may be provided. Plain note cards will be provided for each 4. Contestants must provide their own ingredients and equipment. No mixes will be allowed for the Locally Linn product, though a mix may be an par cipant in the prepara on room. If notes are used, the note cards provided ingredient. Contestants will provide their own small appliances which they intend to must be used in delivering the speech. use in the prepara on of their product. E. Only notes made during the prepara on period may be used. 5. The par cipant will not be allowed to talk during the presenta on and are not F. Each speech shall be not less than four but no more than six minutes with five required to give a formal presenta on with introduc on and conclusion. However, minutes addi onal me allowed for related ques ons, which shall be asked by they should be prepared to answer the ques ons the judge might ask and explain the judge. The par cipant will be shown me cards in an ascending order (1, 2, what they did during their demonstra on. The recipe can be rela vely simple to 3, 4, 5) by the me keeper. “Stop” will be said at six minutes. prepare and should be appropriate to the age and skill of the member. G. The program mekeeper will introduce each par cipant by name and the county 6. Each contestant must make a poster which includes the recipe used, source of the recipe, the par cipant's name and club. The outstanding product of Iowa needs to be he/she represents. The par cipant will be expected to introduce his/her speech underlined on the poster. Posters will be used during the presenta on and placed in by tle only. club booths following the conclusion of the event. Locally Linn recipes must be H. Par cipants are not permi ed to use any props, gadgets, posters or audiovisuals submi ed by May 15th, 2021 via Fair Entry. Locally Linn products will not go to the of any sort. A podium not will be available. Iowa State Fair. 4. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria: 7. Fi een (15) minutes will be allo ed for each Locally Linn presenta on. Should an item A. Content related to topic. that takes longer to cook than the prepara on me allows, a pre‐cooked sample B. Knowledge of the subject. must be brought. There will be an oven at the fairgrounds to keep foods warm only (no pre‐cooking will be done at the fairgrounds). C. Organiza on of material. D. Power of expression. 8. Products will be judged as the prepara on of the Locally Linn products are being made and will conclude with a one‐on‐one conference with the judge. The contestant E. Voice. should have family members or friends clear their cooking area while the contestant F. Stage presence. is talking with the judge. G. General effect. 9. Appropriate sanitary handling of the food must be demonstrated by the 4‐H’ers. H. Response to ques ons. Gloves are op onal. Hands must be washed thoroughly before going on stage. You 5. A judge’s cri que/conference with each par cipant will be included as a part of the will want to bring something to wash your hands between touching raw meat and program. other foods (such as baby wipes, wash clothes, etc.) Hairnets, bandanas, or caps highly encouraged to be worn by presenter. An apron is highly encouraged to be 6. State Fair selected presenta ons must present at the Linn County Fair, Sunday, June worn and hair ed back. All par cipants must bring their own tablecloth for their 28 in order to con nue onto the State Fair. Others are also able to present during presenta on. the County Fair but are not required to. Please inform the Extension Office if you 10.Samples of the finished recipe should be given away to fair goers. It is suggested that wish to present during county fair. you have enough samples to serve approximately 25 ‐ 30 people. Samples can be prepared ahead of the contest. Locally Linn Contest Possible foods for the Locally Linn Contest: Judging—Sunday, June 13, 2021 • LDM Building —Fruit dip using yogurt —Trail mix using a corn cereal Registra ons— Due May 15 through Fair Entry —Taco dip with ground pork —Roasted soybeans Purpose—Locally Linn presenta ons provide an opportunity for 4‐H members to —No bake cookies with honey —Beef spread on crackers demonstrate cooking skills before an audience. The 4‐H’er selects and prepares a recipe —Seasoned popcorn snacks —Trail mix using a corn cereal using at least 1 ingredient that is an outstanding product of Iowa: beef, pork, dairy, eggs, —Devil Eggs —Egg Salad poultry, corn, etc. —Fruit pizza with an oatmeal crust —Mac & Cheese
—Beef meatballs using ground beef RULES Locally Linn Classes: 1. The Locally Linn contest will be held on prior to fair on June 13th at the LDM Building. Times for presen ng will be assigned. 01: Clover Kid (K – 3rd) 2. Criteria for judging: 02: Junior (4th – 6th) a. taste and flavor of the product 03: Intermediate (7th – 8th) b. organiza on of the 4‐H member 04: Senior (9th – 12th) c. originality of the recipe d. healthfulness of recipe—Were nutri on facts provided?) e. enthusiasm of 4‐H’er or team f. public’s enthusiasm for the food item g. 4‐H’er or team follows contest rules h. food safety demonstrated 70 71 Other Fair Events Opening Program Facilitated by ISU Extension and Outreach—Linn County and The Linn County Fair Associa on LEGO BUILD OFF CHALLENGE Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Registra on—Saturday, June 26• 1pm—4pm • AG‐uca on Zone Time: 6pm Challenge—Saturday, June 26 • 1pm—4pm • AG‐uca on Zone ISU Extension and Outreach—Linn County in partnership with The Linn County Fair Open to all K‐12 grade youth and adults Associa on would like all 4‐H and FFA members, their parents, volunteers, community LEGO builders, get ready for a fun challenge! Join us at the Linn County fairgrounds to members and other fair and youth supporters to join them as we officially open the 2021 build a masterpiece based on one of the challenge themes. We provide the materials Linn County Fair. Don’t miss this opportunity where we will: recognize gradua ng and you provide the crea vity! seniors, volunteers, partners, and supporter. We will also crown the 2021 Linn County Rules: Fair Queen and Princess and the 2021 Linn County Fair Li le Miss and Mr. 1. Par cipants must submit an completed entry form with their crea on 2. Par cipants must only use materials provided at the event – LEGOs and specialty Ice Cream Social pieces Sponsored by 4‐H Youth Council 3. Par cipants will build a crea on based on 1 of the 3 Challenge Themes provided on Sunday, Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 2:00pm • Farm Bureau Pavilion the entry form. An ice cream social will be provided for the community’s enjoyment. Everyone is invited 4. Par cipants must work individually on their project – no outside help on design to enjoy the a ernoon, visit and be “social” over pie and ice cream. 5. Par cipants have from 1:00pm‐4:00pm to create their masterpiece 6. All entries must be submi ed by 4pm (Judging will take place at 4pm with winners Youth Council 4‐H Senior Award Pie Auc on on display at the LDM building following) . Sponsored by 4‐H Youth Council 7. One entry per person. Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 3:00pm • Farm Bureau Pavilion 8. Awards will be given based on originality & design in each of the age categories: Purchase Linn County’s best pies at the Annual Youth Council Senior Award Pie Clover Kids (K‐3) Auc on. Proceeds will support the 4‐H Youth Council Senior Award fund sponsored by Junior (4‐6) the Linn County 4‐H Youth Council. Be prepared for down‐home county fair fun and Intermediate (7‐8) purchase your favorite pie at the auc on. This fund is used to support Senior Award Senior (9‐12) Career Development for Linn County Youth Council members, Linn County 4‐H Adults 18+ years old Intermediate trip and Linn County 4‐H Junior Camp par cipants, State 4‐H Youth Conference a endees and the Ci zenship Washington Focus trip. This fund also supports Fair Week Events local Na onal 4‐H Week recogni on. Pancake Breakfasts Linn County Alumni Display Saturday, June 26, 2021, 7am—10:00am • LDM Building Sponsored by 4‐H Youth Programs Commi ee Proceeds from this breakfast will support the 4‐H Youth Council 4‐H Alumni – Come display your 4‐H exhibits from the past. The 4‐H Youth Programs Sunday, June 27, 2021, 7am—10:00am • LDM Building Commi ee invites you to bring your exhibits, record books, club historian books and Proceeds from this breakfast will support the 4‐H Youth Programs Commi ee. other memorabilia from your 4‐H years. Bring your exhibits to the LDM Building, Saturday, June 20, 2021 from 2‐6:00 P.M. Remember to sign the Alumni Guest Book and enjoy the Fair. Linn County Fair Associa on Events Fair Associa on Cookout The Linn County Fair Associa on sponsors and puts on many events during the county fair. These events are open to the public at a wide variety of ages. If you are looking for Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 something new to do or a way to showcase your skills and talents look no further! Some Time: Serving me 5p.m. to 6p.m. of these events are listed below be sure to check out the website for rules and more Contact: Susan Clarke 319‐329‐3271 contest! h ps://thelinncountyfair.com/fair‐week/open‐classes‐contests/ The Linn County Fair Associa on would like all 4‐H and FFA members to be their guests at the annual cookout at the fairgrounds in Central City. The Opening Program will Open Class Exhibits (Age 12+) Wide variety of cooking contest immediately follow the Fair Associa on Cookout. Li le Shepherd Show (3rd grade and Quilt Block Challenge
under) Queen & Princess Contest
Kiddie Calf Show See the website for more events!!
72 73 THANK YOU 2020 LIVESTOCK AUCTION BUYERS THANK YOU TO ALL THE 2020 4‐H FAIR RECOGNITION, Greg Anderson Kindred Farms TROPHY, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DONORS Interstate Grain Service PK Midwest ANAMOSA VETERINARY CLINIC LINN COOP ‐ ALBURNETT Randy Bickel Troy & Tracey Louwagie ANIMAL HEALTH LINN COUNTY FARM BUREAU Trisha Bierchenk Mallie Farms INTERNATIONAL LINN COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC Bud Blackford Day Re g Mar n PC BLAIRS FERRY PET HOSPITAL COOPERATIVE Angy Bonen Thera McEnany BOB & MARY RATHJE MEMORY OF LOYD MARTIN Anna Broulik M & K Dust Control CARSON GRAIN ‐ TROY MILLS MIKE & SUSAN ROSAUER ‐ RFS K&L Supply Andy Moeller AND CEDAR RAPIDS SIMMENTALS F.J. Krob & Co Eldo Moeller EDWARD JONES INVESTMENT ‐ MITCH ZUBACH ‐ DEKALB & Jenny Ciha Ronald Mormann MARK H HOFFMAN ASGROW SEED Abbe Creek Ag Jan Nachtman ERIC ZUMBACH MURRAY MCMURRAY June Crow Schrader Paul Nederhiser FAMERS STATE BANK HATCHERY Shawn DeVries Niermeyer Insurance Services FREY PET HOSPITAL NEAL & JENNIFER HORNING Mount Vernon Bank & Trust Ltd. GREENBRIAR RIDING ACADEMY, ROBERT & ANNA BROULIK Company Jodi & Mark Nosbisch INC. RUZICKA'S MEAT PROCESSING & Rob Dobney Kevin Partridge HALLIER FARMS CATERING Jennifer Dunn Darren Paus an JANICE SAVEL SCHERRMAN'S IMPLEMENT Lisa Edwards Susan Pohlmann KAREN DUNLAP MONTICELLO & DYERSVILLE, IA Bob Engelken County Line Hatchery KATHY AND TIM CLEMENS SHULISTA FARMS Mary Jean Forma RFS Simmentals KENNY KEEGAN FAMILY TAMMY VAVRICEK Keller Williams Realty Aaron Rundall KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK THE EXCHANGE STATE BANK Mat Francois Discount Appliances & More KIRK SAUER & FAMILY WAYNE & PATRICIA WEBSTER ‐ RaeAnn Gordon Susan Rundall LIEBE TRUCKING INC WEBSTER FARMS Sharon Grice Eric Schmidt LINN CO‐OP WELCH RABBITRY Griebel Farms Larence Schmidt Heiserman Farm Lope N’ Lures & PM Farm Stable Hoge Auc oneering Lisa Thuerauf Spencer & Amber Jordan Jacob Tri J & M Farms Brian Vaske Vicki Keegan Barbie Waltz
74 75 Map subject to change, please see fair website for accurate map. www.thelinncountyfair.com
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For the full non‐discrimina on statement or accommoda on inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext. 76 77 2021 4‐H/FFA Schedule Con nued 2021 4‐H/FFA Schedule Friday June 25th Saturday June 19th 7:30am ‐8am Cavy Check‐In Small Animal Building 2pm‐6pm Club Booth Set Up LDM Building 8am Bucket Bo le Interviews Ca le Show Ring Sunday June 20th 9am Sheep Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring 5pm‐7pm Club Booth Set Up LDM Building 9am Rabbit Showmanship Test Small Animal Building Monday June 21st 10am Rabbit/Cavy Show Small Animal Building Scheduled Time Sta c Judging LDM Building 10am Beef Obstacle Course Ca le Show Ring Tuesday June 22nd 11am Working Exhibits AG‐uca on Zone 8am‐8:45am Halter & Pleasure Horse/Pony Check‐In In Gate 4 A er Sheep Show Sheep Family Fun Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring 9am Halter & Pleasure Horse/Pony Show Horse & Pony Arena 2pm Meat Goat/AOB Goat Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring 1pm Fun & Games Horse/Pony Check‐In In Gate 4 A er Rabbit Show Cavy Agility Small Animal Building Following Halter 2pm Bucket Bo le Show Ca el Show Ring Show Fun & Games Horse/Pony Show Horse & Pony Arena 4:30pm Beef Family Fun Show Ca le Show Ring A er Show Horse/Pony Release Exit Gate 4 5pm Cavy Release Small Animal Building 2pm‐2:30pm Dog Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 3:00pm Dog Handling & Obedience Show Ca le Show Ring Saturday June 26th A er Show Dog Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 7am‐10am Pancake Breakfast LDM Building Wednesday June 23rd 8am Pen of Three Meat Bird Check‐In In Gate 3 Exit Gate 3 6:30am‐9:30am Swine Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 9am Beef Show Ca le Show Ring 7am‐9:30am Beef Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 9am Poultry Show Indoor Arena 7am‐12pm Bucket Bo le Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 11am Locally Linn Cooking LDM Building 9am‐11am Poultry Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 1pm‐4pm Lego Build Off Challenge AG‐uca on Zone 10am‐12pm Dairy Ca le Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 2pm Rabbit Agility Small Animal Building 1:00pm Beef Ultrasound Scanner Ca le Show Ring 5pm Swine Olympics Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring 1pm‐3pm Sheep/Meat Goat/AOB Goat Check‐In In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 A er Beef Show Bucket Bo le Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 3:30‐4:30pm Sheep Fair Weigh‐In Indoor Arena A er Beef Show Cow Calf Pairs Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 3:30pm Swine Carcass Scanner Sheep & Swine Barns A er Poultry Show Pen of Three Meat Bird Check‐In In Gate 3 Exit Gate 3 2pm‐4pm Rabbit Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 Sunday June 27th 5pm Fair Associa on Cook Out TBD 7am‐10am Pancake Breakfast LDM Building 6am‐10am Beef/Bucket Bo le Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 6pm Opening Program TBD 7am‐9am Meat Goat/AOB Goat Release In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 Thursday June 24th 7am‐9am Rabbit Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 8am‐8:30am Dog Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 7am‐9am Poultry Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 7am‐8:30am Dairy Goat Check‐In In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 9am‐9:30am Milking Dairy Cow Check‐In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 10am Dog Agility & Rally Show Ca le Show Ring 9am Swine Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring 9am‐9:15am Cat Check‐In Small Animal Building 10am Dairy Ca le Show Ca le Show Ring 9:30am Cat Show Small Animal Building A er Dairy Show Dairy Family Fun Show Ca le Show Ring 10am Dairy Goat Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring 12pm Educa onal Presenta ons and Ext. Speaking LDM Board Room 12pm Clover Kid Dog Picture Interview Ca le Show Ring 12:30pm Share The Fun Farm Bureau Pavilion 1pm‐1:15pm Pet Check‐In Small Animal Building 2pm Fashion Show Farm Bureau Pavilion 1:30pm Pet Show Small Animal Building 2pm Ice Cream Social Farm Bureau Pavilion 2pm Meat Goat/AOB Agility Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring 3pm Youth Council Scholarship Pie Auc on Farm Bureau Pavilion 4pm Beef Quiz Bowl Ca le Show Ring 3:30pm‐5:30pm Sheep Release In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 4pm Bucket Bo le Obstacle Course Ca el Show Ring 3:30pm‐5:30pm Dairy Ca le Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 5pm Beef Grooming Contest Ca le Show Ring 3:30pm‐5:30pm Any Livestock not off the grounds Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 A er Show Dog Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 3:30pm‐5:30pm Swine Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 A er Show Dairy Goat Release In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 7:15pm Iowa State Fair Sta c Exhibitor Mee ng LDM Building A er Show Cat Release Small Animal Building 7:45pm 4‐H/FFA Exhibitor Group Picture LDM Exhibit Hall A er Show Pet Release Small Animal Building 8pm Sta c Exhibit Release LDM Exhibit Hall Monday June 28th 8am‐9am Secondary Sta c Exhibit Pick‐Up LDM Exhibit Hall 8am Livestock Auc on Buyers Breakfast Youth Council Food Booth 78 9am Livestock Auc on Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring