95th Hamilton County Fair Webster City, Iowa
July 23-29, 2012
Kalli Richardson 2011 Hamilton County Fair Queen
Please join Kalli as she crowns the 2012 Hamilton County Fair Queen on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the Grandstand. There are many new and exciting things to see and do at the fair this year. We hope that you will take time to visit us and enjoy your fairgrounds and see the new Show Arena that is a huge contribution towards our theme “Building on Cherished Traditions”.
95th Hamilton County Fair July 23-29, 2012
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2 “Building on Cherished Traditions” 2012 Hamilton County Fair
TABLE OF CONTENTS Hamilton County Fair Directors ...... 5 Superintendents of Departments & Committees ...... 5 Gate Admission/Parking ...... 6 Hamilton County Exposition Announcement ...... 6 Fair Schedule ...... 7-13 Grandstand Events/Special Events...... 14-22 Parade of Champions ...... 23 Quilt Raffle for 4-H ...... 23 Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest Rules ...... 24-24 Hamilton County Fair Rules and Regulations ...... 27-28 OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT ENTRY INFORMATION ...... 29-56 Department D – Field & Garden ...... 29-30 Department F – Products of the Kitchen ...... 31-35 Department G – Hobby Craft ...... 35-37 Department H – Textile ...... 37-42 Department I – The Fine Arts ...... 42-45 Department J – First Flower Show ...... 45-50 Department K – Second Flower Show ...... 50-55 Department L – Photography ...... 55-56 4-H AND VOAG-FFA DEPARTMENT………………………………………………………………….57-79 VOAG Instructors ...... 57 Hamilton County 4-H Council ...... 57 2010-2011 County Project Leaders...... 58 Hamilton County 4-H Clubs ...... 58 General Rules for all VOAG-FFA and 4-H Exhibitors ...... 59-60 State Fair Rules ...... 59-60 4-H Exhibit Building General Rules ...... 59-60 Work Schedule ...... 60 Host and Hostess Schedule ...... 60 Judging Schedule ...... 60 4-H Club Booth Competition ...... 60 DEPARTMENT 1 – CLASS A Pride of Iowa Contest ...... 61 Challenge Class ...... 61-62 DEPARTMENT 1 Class A – 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences ...... 62-63 Class B – 4-H Personal Development ...... 63 DEPARTMENT 2 Class C—Creative Arts ...... 63-64 DEPARTMENT 3 Class D Agriculture, Animals & Natural Resources ...... 64 Class E Science, Engineering & Technology ...... 64 DEPARTMENT 4 Class M -- Horticulture ...... 65 JR. LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT-RULES & REGULATIONS ...... 66-67 DEPARTMENT 10 - SHEEP ...... 67-68 Bottle Lamb ...... 68 DEPARTMENT 11 – GOATS ...... 69 DEPARTMENT 12 – DAIRY ...... 69-70 DEPARTMENT 13 – BEEF ...... 70-71 Bucket/Bottle Calf ...... 71 DEPARTMENT 14 - HORSE ...... 71-74 DEPARTMENT 15 – SWINE ...... 74-75 DEPARTMENT 16 – SMALL ANIMALS Class G – Rabbits ...... 75-76 Glass H – Poultry ...... 76-77 DEPARTMENT 17 – SMALL PETS & PYGMY GOATS ...... 77-78 DEPARTMENT 18 – DOG OBEDIENCE ...... 78-79 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE ...... 79
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4 Fair Book Cover by Afton Holt 95th HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR WEBSTER CITY, IOWA JULY 23-JULY 29, 2012
President………………….Tim Holt Vice-President…………….Gerald Gourley Treasurer………………….Marty Johnson Secretary/Manager………Holly Mortenson
DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2012 John “J.G.” Koop, Kamrar Liberty Township Mark Hild, Webster City Independence Township Charity Hayes, Webster City Cass Township Tennie Carlson, Stratford Marion Township
DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2013 Randy Chalfant, Webster City Freedom Township Marty Johnson, Stratford Webster Township Kempton Young, Stanhope Clear Lake Township Darrel Hay, Webster City Freedom Township
DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2014 Brent Odland, Webster City Cass Township Gerald Gourley, Webster City Hamilton Township Mark Claude, Webster City Fremont Township Tim Holt, Ellsworth Lyon Township
SUPERINTENDENTS and FAIR COMMITTEES
Horse Tim Holt Open Class Tennie Carlson Implements Marty Johnson Mark Claude Superintendents Marty Johnson Randy Chalfant Swine Brent Odland Field & Garden Barb Sylvester Grounds & Gerald Gourley Kempton Young Open Class Amber Sylvester Buildings Mark Hild Brent Odland Marty Johnson Sheep Gerald Gourley Hobby Craft LuAnn Jackson Entertainment Tennie Carlson John Koop Open Class Tim Holt Kempton Young Charity Hayes Beef Darrel Hay Flowers Barb Sylvester Race Darrel Hay Mark Hild Open Class Amber Sylvester John Koop Randy Chalfant Mark Claude Dairy Mark Hild Textile LuAnn Jackson Fair Parade Michele Chalfant Open Class Poultry Arlin Dickinson Photography Karen Daniels Queen Contest Kim Schaa Open Class Kathleen Hay Carla Johnson Dog Obedience Virgene Monthei Fine Arts Zibby Miller Pedal Pull & Bldg Randy Chalfant Donna Moore Open Class Cooling Michele Chalfant Goats Marty Johnson Products of Kitchen- Yvonne Niles Livestock Health R.C. Stribe DVM Heidi Hollander Open Class Rabbits Jean Holt 4-H Communication Cheryl Entriken Jr. Livestock Sale Clark Vold Afton Holt Dave Entriken Regina Hendrickson Virgene Monthei 4-H Horticulture Yvonne Niles FFA Science, Mech Steve Olson Public Safety Denny Hagenson & Engr Herb Strausser Marty Parkhill 4-H Photography Dave Entriken Bottle Lamb Whitney Holt Bucket/Bottle Calf Whitney Holt Bottle Goat Brad Burtnett Jaclyn MacRunnel Breanna Gourley Nate Hay Katelynn McCollough Dan Schaa AJ Meyer
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FREE GATE Daily Car Parking…………….…..……………$3.00 Season Car Parking……………………..……$8.00 Gate Admission…………………….…………FREE
PURCHASE A POP PASS! Will save $$ on cost of admission to evening grandstand events. Adults purchased by July 15th $30.00 – After July 15th $35.00 Kids (7-13) all the time $20.00 Kids 6 and under free to events Available at the Hamilton County Fair office or from a Director.
It is important to read the rules for each department before exhibiting at the fair.
Hamilton County Exposition PO Box 563 Webster City, Iowa 50595 Phone: 515-832-1443 Fax: 515-832-6972 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com
ANNOUNCEMENT The Annual Hamilton County Fair is a cooperative effort of the business and professional people in Hamilton County. Representatives from Blairsburg, Ellsworth, Jewell, Kamrar, Randall, Stanhope, Stratford, Webster City, and Williams take pleasure in announcing the dates of July 23-29, 2012 for these countywide presentations. The program is both entertaining and educational, and provides for participation from rural and urban areas for all ages.
NOTICE The fair office on the fairgrounds will be open the week prior to the fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Saturday before the fair from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Pre-Registration is highly recommended for all Open Classes, but entries will be accepted on judging day (see department rules for times.) No pre-registration is required for either flower show.
CLAIMS FOR INJURY No claim for injury to any person or property shall ever be asserted nor suit instituted or maintained against the Hamilton County Fair Association, its officers, or their agents, by or on behalf of any person, firm or corporation, or their agents, representatives, servants, or employees having license or privilege to exhibit on the Fairgrounds or to occupy space thereon. If any damage, loss, or injury to person or property shall be approximately caused by reason of neglect or willful act of any person firm or corporation, their agents, representatives, servants, or employees having license or privilege to exhibit on said Fairgrounds or occupying space thereon, the Hamilton County Fair Association shall in no manner be responsible therefor, and in case it be subjected to any expense or liability, all persons causing same or liable therefore s hall indemnify the Hamilton County Fair Association.
The Hamilton County Extension Office During the fair will be located In the COOP BUILDING North End
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June 24, 2012 before the Fair Deadline for 4-H/FFA County Fair entries to Extension Office by 4:00pm Deadline for 4-H State Fair Livestock entries to Extension Office by 4:00 pm
Fair Office will be open for Open Class Registration Monday July 16th through Friday July 20th ---8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday July 21st ---8:00 am to 5:00 pm
FRIDAY before Fair- July 20, 2012 4-H/FFA 10:00 am Weekly Chamber Coffee to kick off the 95th Hamilton County Fair and to have Chamber Ribbon Cutting for the Hamilton County Fair Show Arena. Everyone welcome to attend! 2:00 pm Set Up Exhibit Building and after set up-Move Extension Office to Fairgrounds—Freedom Warriors
SUNDAY before the Fair- July 22, 2012 4-H/FFA 3:00 pm Set Up Club Booths in Exhibit Building 6:00 pm Clover Kid Evaluation and Pet Show—Coop Building 7:00 pm Clover Kid Pet Show—Coop Building
MONDAY July 23, 2012 4-H/FFA 8:30 am – 2:15 pm 4-H Exhibit Building Judging—see schedule for each club—Coop Building Home Economics, Expressive Arts, Science, Mechanics & Engineering, Ag & Natural Resources, Personal Development & Poster Art 4-H Clubs are scheduled below: 8:30 am Freedom Flickers, Cass Red Cardinals 9:15 am Freedom Warriors, Boone Boosters 10:00 am Clear Lake Sailors 11:00 am Stratford Spirit, Kamrar Komets 12:00 – 1:00 pm NOON BREAK 1:00 pm Lyon Kings 1:45 PM W.H.H. 9:00 am – 12 Noon Workday at Fairgrounds-Livestock barns and Exhibit Buildings-4-H/FFA all Help
OPEN CLASS 8:00 am – 12 Noon Check in ALL OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS-Floral Hall 10:00 am Continuous Judging of Open Class Hobby Craft & Textile Departments 10:00 am Continuous Judging of Open Class Photography 10:00 am Continuous Judging of Open Class Products of the Kitchen 10:00 am Continuous Judging of Open Class Fine Arts 1:00 pm Judging of Open Class First Flower Show followed by Field & Garden Judging
FAIR EVENTS Noon-3pm Avenue of Species Set up Time-West Cattle Barn All Day- 9pm Food Vendors Set up All Day – 9pm Ag Displays Set Up 6:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Parade from Downtown to Fairgrounds Obtain Entry Form and Information At the Hamilton County Fair Office
Following the parade Official Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Hamilton County Fairgrounds Show Arena Presentation of Donors
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TUESDAY July 24, 2012 NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY 11AM 4-H/FFA 7:00am – 8:00am Check in Rabbits and Poultry 7:30 am Check in Deadline for Dog Obedience 8:00 am Dog Obedience Show/Judging-Show Arena 12 Noon Check in of Model Horse-Richardson Pavilion 12:30 pm Check in deadline for Pet Show-Crestview Senior Living Tent 1:00 pm Model Horse Show/Judging-Richardson Pavilion 1:00 pm Pet Show Crestview Senior Living Tent
OPEN CLASS 10:00am – 9pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open-Floral Hall
FAIR EVENTS 10:00am- 9pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 10:00am – 9pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open-Floral Hall 10:00am – 9pm Avenue of Species on Display 10:00am- 9pm Ag Displays open for Viewing
Afternoon to Midnight Entertainment Salty View Redhead Express
8:00 pm to Midnight Standing Hampton
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WEDNESDAY July 25, 2012 NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY 11AM 4-H/FFA 11:00am – 2:00 pm Check in and Stalling of Horses 11:00am – 1:00pm Check in 4-H Horticulture 11:00am-12 Noon Rabbit Showmanship 12 Noon Rabbit Exhibitor Meeting with Show to follow-Show Arena 12 Noon Poultry Exhibitor Meeting with Show to follow-Show Arena 1:00pm Judging of 4-H Horticulture 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Check in Junior Market & Breeding Sheep-Weigh Junior Market Sheep 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Check in Goats & Dairy 2:00 pm Check in Bottle Lambs 4:00 pm No hogs penned prior to this time 3:00 pm Horse Show 4:30 pm Quiz Bowl-Coop Building OPEN CLASS 10am – 9pm Creative Showcase Exhibits Open for viewing-Floral Hall
FAIR EVENTS 7:00 am – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Crestview Senior Living Tent 8:00 am – Noon Setup Time for Commercial Exhibits 10am – 9pm Creative Showcase Exhibits Open for viewing-Floral Hall Noon- 9:00 pm All Commercial Exhibits are Open Noon- 9:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 1:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage 11:00am Release of Avenue of Species 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm Tomahawk Throwing “Snake”-South of Horse Barn 3:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building Sponsored by Hamilton county Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents 4:00 pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements
Antique Tractor Display by North Central Iowa Antique Tractor Club
7:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Queen Coronation Featuring “Redhead Express” Sponsored by Southfield Wellness Community Grandstand
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THURSDAY July 26, 2012 4-H/FFA 8:00 am Judging Junior Breeding & Market Sheep Order of the show: Breeding; Sr., Int., Jr., Showmanship, Individual Market Lamb, Pen of 3, Champion Market Lamb 9:00 am Swine & Beef Check-in Deadline 9:00 am Begin Weighing Swine & Market Beef 10:00 am Check in for Bucket/Bottle Calves 12 Noon Older 4-H Lamb BBQ 1:00 pm Horse Show 3:00 pm Goat Show-Show Arena 4:00 pm Bottle Lamb/Goat Interviews on KQWC & Group Picture 5:00 pm Bottle Lamb/Goat Show-Show arena 5:00 pm Pride of Iowa Contest-Coop Building 7:00 pm Beef Grooming Clinic/Contest Teams-sign up at Extension Office
OPEN CLASS 10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open for viewing- Floral Hall 3:00pm Release of First Flower Show Exhibits
FAIR EVENTS 7:00am – 8:30 am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Crestview Senior Living Tent 10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open for viewing- Floral Hall 10:00 am – 9:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 10:00 am – 9:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open 1:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm Tomahawk Throwing-“Snake”-south of horse barn 2:00 pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements 3:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building Sponsored by Hamilton county Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents 5:00 pm – 7:00pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) $15.00 5:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage 6:00 pm Ten $10 Drawings (12 & Under)-Hamilton Plaza by Webster City Federal
Antique Tractor Display by North Central Iowa Antique Tractor Club
Thursday Night Thunder Hot Laps 6:30 pm Racing to Follow Featuring Late Models, Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stock and Sport Compacts Fan Appreciation Drawings Grandstand/Race Track
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FRIDAY-July 27, 2012 4-H/FFA 8:00 am Judge Junior Beef-Show Arena Order of the show-Breeding Beef, Sr., Int., Jr. Showmanship, Beginning 1st year Weight Classes, Selection of Champions, Adult Showmanship Noon AUCTION REGISTRATIONS DUE FOR SHEEP, POULTRY, AND RABBITS TO BE SOLD ***You must notify the Extension Office is planning to sell livestock in Auction*** 3:30pm State Fair Pictures-Hamilton Plaza 4:30pm Bucket/Bottle Calf Group Photo-Hamilton Plaza 5:00pm Bucket/Bottle Calf Show-Show Arena
OPEN CLASS 8:00am – Noon Check in Second Flower Show-Floral Hall 10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 1:00pm Judging of Second Flower Show-Floral Hall
FAIR EVENTS 7:00am – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation 10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 10:00am – 9:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 10:00am – 9:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open 1:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage 2:00pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements 2:00pm & 4:00pm Tomahawk Throwing-“Snake”-south of horse barn 3:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage 3:30pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building Sponsored by Hamilton county Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents 5:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage
Antique Tractor Display by North Central Antique Tractor Club
7:00 pm Hillbilly Races and Hoedown Featuring School Bus Races, Jack and Jill Races and Band to follow Followed by Fireworks Grandstand/Race Track
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SATURDAY-July 28, 2012 4-H/FFA 8:00am Judge Junior Swine Order of Show: Sr., Int., Jr., Beg., Showmanship, Light, Middle, Heavy Weight Classes Noon Older 4-H Pork BBQ Noon AUCTION REGISTRATION DUE- FOR BEEF AND BUCKET/BOTTLE CLAVES TO BE SOLD 4:00pm AUCTION REGISTRATION DUE FOR HOGS TO BE SOLD if not selling the two heaviest weights ***You must notify the Extension Office if planning to sell livestock in Auction***
OPEN CLASS 10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall
FAIR EVENTS 7:00am – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Hamilton county Fair Foundation 10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 10:00am-9:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 10:00am -9:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open 2:00pm Bill Riley Talent Show-Ed Prince Stage 2:00pm & 4:00pm Tomahawk Throwing-“Snake”-south of horse barn 2:00pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements 5:00 – 7:00pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) $15.00 3:30pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building Sponsored by Hamilton county Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents
Antique Tractor Display by North Central Antique Tractor Club
Saturday Night Classic Plus Kid’s Night Hot Laps 6:00pm with Racing to follow IMCA Late Models, Modified, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stock & Sport Compacts Grandstand/Race Track
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SUNDAY July 29, 2012 4-H/FFA 9:00am Horse and Pony Show 11:00am Hamilton County Fair 1st Annual Showdown-Show Arena 1:30pm or Parade of Champions-followed by following 4-H Quilt Raffle Drawings Showdown 4-H Fair Scholarships & Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showman Competition Watermelon Feed compliments of New Cooperative 5:00pm – 6:00pm Check out exhibits in Exhibit Building After 6:00pm Clean up Exhibit Building-Kamrar Komets & Freedom Flickers 6:00pm Release of all Non-Sale Livestock
OPEN CLASS 1:00pm – 5:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 5:00pm Open Class Exhibits Released
FAIR EVENTS 1:00pm – 5:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 1:00pm – 6:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 1:00pm – 6:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open 2:00pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements 2:00pm & 4:00pm Tomahawk Throwing-“Snake”-south of horse barn 4:00pm – 6:00pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) $15.00 4:00pm Championship Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building Sponsored by Hamilton county Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents 5:00pm Ten $10 Drawings (12 & under)-Hamilton Plaza, Sponsored by Webster City Federal
Antique Tractor Display by North Central Antique Tractor Club
6:00pm Eve of Destruction Demolition Derby and Trailer Races Sponsored by POET BioRefining, Jewell Grandstand
MONDAY after the Fair-July 30, 2012 7:00am- 8:00am Donuts, Coffee, and Juice compliments of the Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Hamilton Plaza 8:00am Junior Livestock Sale Order of the 2012 Sale: Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep/Goats, Swine, Beef After the Sale Clean up and Move Extension Office-Clear Lake Sailors
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Hamilton County Fair Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Salty View Redhead Express Standing Hampton Will be all performing live on stage Tuesday July 24th Times announced later
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Join Kalli Richardson as she crowns the 2012 Fair Queen!
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Thursday Night Thunder Hamilton County Speedway Webster City, Iowa Thursday July 26, 2012
Pit Pass Pits $30.00 Open No entry fee IMCA Late Models $2000 to win 3:30pm Hot Laps IMCA Modifieds $1000 to win 6:30pm Grandstand Racing to Adults $12 Stock Cars $1000 to win follow Kids 7-15 $6 6 & Under Free IMCA Sport Mods $1500 to win IMCA Hobby Stock $1000 to win IMCA Sport Compact $ 300 to win
Sponsored by The Hamilton County Fairboard Fan Appreciation Night! For more information contact the Hamilton All in attendance in the County Fairgrounds at 515-832-1443 All Track rules apply grandstand will receive a All applicable IMCA Points (no track points) ticket for a chance to win There will be a draw redraw format several $100 cash prizes! 17
Friday Night at the Fair!!! July 27th, 2012 School Bus Races Must consist of a full size bus that has 8 or more passenger windows on the driver’s side (not including the driver’s window). All vehicles must be 2 ton chassis with a minimum of 20-inch tires. Tow money $100.00 to bottom seven. First place payout for 10 buses or more racing will be $1000.00. Race and win at Webster City Friday night and Britt Saturday night for an extra $500.00.
Jack and Jill Races Open to Stock car size cars and down that are Enduro/Race ready. You will need one male and one female driver that will trade places for the driver’s seat every 5 laps of the race until 20 laps have been completed. Payout will start at $400 for first place.
Salty View We are excited to announce that Salty View will be performing live on stage after the Hillbilly Races. Come join the fun and music!
The Rules to each of the races are on the back of this flyer. Registration Form is also attached. We are offering a $5.00 discount if pre-registration is completed by July 15. More information is located on the website www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com or you can call the Fair Office at 515-832-1443. Hope to see you there. 18
WHAT: BILL RILEY TALENT SEARCH
WHERE: HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR ED PRINCE STAGE
WHEN: SATURDAY JULY 28, 2012 2:00PM
For more information please contact: Tenette Carlson Rules may be found on the 25 P Avenue Hamilton County Fair Website Stratford, Iowa 50249 or Iowa State Fair website Cell: 515-571-0832 www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com OR www.iowastatefair.org Hamilton County Fair Office 515-832-1443
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Saturday Night Classic Plus Kids Night
Saturday July 28, 2012 Hamilton County Fair Webster City, Iowa Hot Laps 6:00 pm IMCA Late Models Racing to follow IMCA Modifieds Pit Pass $25 IMCA Hobby Stock No Entry Fee Stock Cars Grandstand Adults $10 IMCA Sport Mods Seniors $8 IMCA Sport Compacts Teens ages 13-17 $5
Kids $2 or Free with a paid Sponsored by The Hamilton CountyAdult Fairboard For more information contact the Hamilton County Fairgrounds at 515-832-1443 All Track rules and Points apply There will be a draw redraw format
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FULL SIZE DEMO July 29, 2012 COMPACT SIZE DEMO TRUCK DEMO 6:00 PM Must have 3 trucks for full payout! Hamilton County Fairgrounds Webster City, Iowa
Any 1980 & newer American made sedan or station wagon can be run. No Imperial or Imperial sub frames, 4x4’s, Entry Fee ambulances, hearses, or limos. $35-includes Driver A Compact Class and a Truck Pit Passes $20 Class will also be run. Grandstand $10 See the Rules!
Questions and to Obtain Rules call: Tim Mortenson, 515-297-0476 Hamilton County Fair Office at 515-832-1443
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Open for all to participate. Inspection from Rules for the trailer races 2 pm to 5 pm are on back of this flyer. (Be there before 5pm)
Any Questions can be Entry Fee $35 per directed to Fairboard trailer Unit Director Brent Odland at (Includes driver) 515-835-2020 Pit Passes $20 Grandstand $10
Sponsored by The Hamilton County Fairboard
For more information contact the Hamilton County Fair Office at 515-832-1443
22 Parade of Champions Sunday of the Fair – 1:30pm/following Showdown Hamilton County Fair Show Arena
All youth exhibitors who have won a championship livestock award are invited to participate in the parade. They will exhibit their ribbons as well as their animals. Be sure to see this “Showcase” of Exhibitors. The bucket/bottle calf and bottle lamb exhibitors are welcome to participate in this parade.
Following the Parade of Champions we will have the Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showmanship Competition. This competition will be between individuals who won Senior Showmanship honors in all of the other species. They will be judged on their knowledge and abilities to exhibit the animals. Senior Supreme traveling trophy will be presented….Courtesy of Hamilton County Fairboard
QUILT RAFFLE FOR 4-H Building for Our Youth Block by Block Sunday of the Fair-following Parade of Champions Hamilton County Show Arena
The Hamilton County 4-H program will be raffling a queen size quilt, one square wall hanging, an octagon center table quilt and a lap-sized quilt. These items were made from over 80 quilt blocks that were completed and displayed at the previous year’s Hamilton County Fair. Additional items made that may be auctioned off are: a tote bag, a quilt block covered basket, a table runner, a pillow and an octagon center table quilt. The blocks were the result of a quilt block contest sponsored by Gingerbread House, Webster City, and the Hamilton County 4-H program.
Raffle tickets are available through Hamilton County Extension and many of their various committee members for $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets. Tickets may be purchased throughout the fair week. Proceeds from the quilted items being raffled will benefit the Hamilton County 4-H program and its members.
The quilt block contest is again sponsored by the Gingerbread House and Hamilton County 4-H. Individuals will have the opportunity to create a quilt block this year that will become part of a quilt to be raffled in next year. Fabric packet kits are available at the Gingerbread House, 309 Bank St., Webster City, IA. There is a $2 registration fee for the packet of fabrics, which will be used towards the completion of the quilt to be raffled next year. Blocks must be completed by the first day of the fair. There will be a viewer’s choice contest for the quilt blocks on display at the Hamilton County Fair with gift certificates awarded by the Gingerbread House for the top three blocks.
Special thanks are expressed to the Gingerbread House for donating the fabrics and the gift certificates for this special activity that will benefit Hamilton County 4-H.
23 HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST RULES
1. Each contestant must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on the first day of the Iowa State Fair. 2. Contestants must never have been married or have had children. 3. The county fair queen must reside in Hamilton County. The only exception: she may reside in an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in Hamilton County. 4. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one service organization in her community: i.e. church program or group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, school activities. 5. Only the County Fair Winner will be eligible to represent Hamilton County at the State Fair Queen Contest. (Alternates will be considered in order of selection in the event the Queen is unable to participate.) 6. No professional model (one who has had ongoing employment in which modeling was the primary part of the job) is eligible to compete. 7. Any Hamilton County Fair Queen Finalist from past years is not eligible. 8. Two small photos identical (billfold size head and shoulder pose) must be submitted with your entry form. 9. Judging date is July 21, 2012. Announcement and crowning ceremonies will take place Wednesday evening, July 25, 2012. 10. Judging criteria for both the County and State levels are as follows: A. Charm and Poise B. Personality, Attitude, Appearance, and Awareness C. Leadership and Citizenship–Contribution to Community D. Overall Appearance 11. The Judging Panel will consist of judges from outside the county. Contest decisions are announced by coordinates and are final. There will be planned activities for the Queen Candidates during the Hamilton County Fair. 12. Positions and prizes are as follows: A. Queen--$125.00 cash, State Fair Queen Contest entry, 8x10 photo, crown, sash, a dozen long stemmed roses & trophy B. 1st Runner-Up--$75.00 cash, trophy, & miscellaneous items C. 2nd Runner-Up--$50.00 cash, trophy & miscellaneous items D. Leadership Award--$25.00 cash & trophy E. Miss Congeniality-–trophy. 13. Entry forms for Queen Contestant nominations must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2012 or hand delivered to a committee member no later than 5:00 p.m., July 1, 2012. Please include 2 identical billfold size head and shoulder photos and return to Hamilton County Fair Association, P.O. Box 563, Webster City, Iowa 50595, or give to any committee member. 14. If the winner is crowned knowing she cannot stay throughout the Fair, she must forfeit her title and all awards associated with the title to the 1st Runner-Up. She may then accept the title and awards of the 1st Runner-Up. 15. This contest is limited to the first 16 entries. 16. All contestants will be guests of the Hamilton County Fair during the 5 days of the Fair and will receive gifts honoring their participation. 17. Committee members for this year’s Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest are as follows: Kim Schaa—539-4466, Kathleen Hay--832-5291, and Carla Johnson—832-3675.
The official entry form may be duplicated on a computer. Entries may be front and back of one sheet only.
24 OFFICIAL ENTRY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST
Name Address Phone Age T-Shirt Size Parent’s Name School Activities
Church and /or Community Activities
Hobbies
Future Plans
______Describe your involvement in the Hamilton County Fair:
Describe any positions of leadership you have held in your school and community:
Write a short paragraph on why you would like to be the Hamilton County Fair Queen:
If chosen as Hamilton County Fair Queen, I agree to fully participate in the current year’s and next year’s Hamilton County Fair and the current year’s Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant.
Signature ______
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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Competition for premiums is open to anyone who wishes to enter unless otherwise stated under special rules. 2. The Rules and Regulations should be carefully read by each exhibitor to avoid misunderstandings and especially the rules in each department entered. 3. All articles exhibited must be owned by the person entering same; and to entitle any article other than horses to a cash premium, it must have been manufactured, produced, or grown by the person entering it. 4. All open class entries may be made at the office of the secretary starting Monday, July 16, 2012. Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted until the times stated in the rules for each department. 5. Should any person enter an article or an animal in a name other than that of the bona-fide owner, the person making such entry shall not be allowed a premium should one be awarded. 6. The secretary shall furnish a card to correspond with every entry on the books showing exhibitor number and class number, same to be attached to article exhibited. No animal or article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium, nor any barren animal shown in the breeding classes. 7. Anything entered in the wrong class must be changed to the proper class at the secretary’s office BEFORE showing, or the secretary will rule it out. 8. Exhibitors must see that articles intended for exhibition in any open class are delivered to the Department Superintendent. The association will not, in any case, provide transportation or be subject to any expense either in delivery or return from the grounds. The Hamilton County Fair Association will use all diligence to secure the safety of the stock and articles after arrival and arrangement on the grounds, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. It is particularly desired that exhibitors give their personal attention to their property and at the close take charge of it. 9. Open class exhibit building will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Exhibits will be released at 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Commercial exhibits will be open from Noon - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 10:00am- 9pm Thursday - Saturday; and 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. 10. No articles shall be exhibited in more than one class except in case of livestock. 11. No articles or animals shall be removed from the Exposition before the specified release time. If removed before that time without consent of the Superintendent, they shall forfeit any premium that may have been awarded. 12. Exhibitors are expected to follow the program promptly in producing the stock when instructed to do so, and any person refusing shall be ruled out of competition. 13. Any person knowingly misrepresenting the age, breeding, etc. of stock or the manufacturer or production of articles competing for premiums at the fair; or any person who shall attempt to interfere with the judges while in discharge of their duty, or who shall afterwards on the premises of the association use any disrespectful language with reference to any decisions or awards shall thereby forfeit his right to any premium which might be entitled and shall be excluded for one year thereafter. 14. No person shall be allowed within the ring except officers of the society, exhibitors at the time only of making the exhibitions, committees, and other persons when provided with proper badges. AWARDS 15. The judge will decide which premiums, if any, are to be awarded except as otherwise provided in special rules under the head of departments. 16. Exhibitors will be limited to six premiums in each lot. 17. All checks must be cashed within 30 days of issue or they will be void. GENERAL RULES 18. All horses showing for prizes must be exhibited in the designated place or no premiums will be awarded. 19. Judges shall report to the Superintendent any exhibitor who shall interfere with the judging. In cases of any interference the Superintendent may demand a proper apology and/or withhold any premium previously awarded and exclude any further entries by such exhibitor in classes yet to be judged. 20. Judges may withhold first premium if in their judgement the best exhibit in the class is not worthy of a prize. It is the object of the Association to further improvement and the judge may at his discretion award first, second, or third or withhold premiums as he/she may deem proper. This rule will be adhered to even where there is competition. 21. Judge should see that the awards are correctly listed. It is well that the judges see that the Superintendent understands the entering of awards. 22. Judges and Superintendents should see that the awards are properly signed before turning the books over to the Secretary. 23. Any animal or article must have won first in its class in order to be eligible for Champion. 27 HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR (Continued)
SUPERINTENDENTS OF DIVISION 24. It is the duty of the Superintendents to be on the grounds early in the morning of the first and each succeeding day of the Exposition. They are to be ready to arrange the animals and articles entered for exhibition so as to exhibit to the best advantage to the spectators as well as to the judges. 25. Each Superintendent will give instructions to the awarding judge before the latter enters upon his duties. 26. It shall be the duty of each Superintendent at the close of the Exposition to make a detailed report to the Secretary of the expense incurred by him in his department. 27. The Superintendent will assist in locating stalls. No stalls will be considered taken until paid for. JUDGES 28. No person shall act as judge in any class in which he or she may be an exhibitor. An superintendent is allowed to show in their department. 29. Should any doubt arise as to the irregularity of an entry, or any other important matter that a judge feels incompetent to decide, they must at once report the same to the Superintendent of the proper department. 30. In case of violation of Rule 14 the judge shall make a written report to the Secretary, who shall bring the matter before the Board of Directors. 31. Great care should be taken by the Superintendents in recording the awards in the Judge’s Books, furnished them by the Secretary, in order that no mistakes occur. 32. When the awards in any class are made and entered on the Judge’s Book the report shall be signed by each judge and the books returned to the Superintendent of the Department. 33. The Association will not be liable for any errors of committees or clerks in placing premiums. ALL PERSONS WILL BE PAID AS SHOWN BY THE JUDGES’ BOOKS. 34. The Fair reserves its Board the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations; and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto, or connected with or incident to the fair. PLEASE READ ALL RULES UNDER EACH DEPARTMENT BEFORE BRINGING YOUR EXHIBIT
28 OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT ENTRY INFORMATION DEPARTMENT D -FIELD & GARDEN SUPERINTENDENT: Barb Sylvester JUDGING: Monday July 23, 2012 following judging of First Flower Show Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
1. Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted during check-in time. 2. All exhibits can be brought in between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Monday July 23, 2012 of the Fair. 3. Entries must be grown since August of the previous year. 4. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot, but he may enter each lot open to him. Entries available for Junior, Senior and Special Needs. 5. All exhibits in this department must remain in place until released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. 6. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 7. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. 8. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium. More than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 9. No article may be entered which has been exhibited in any previous year. 10. Juniors (15 & under) must use the blue entry tags. SPECIAL AWARDS Best Junior Entry in Class 1, 2 and 3 $3.00 Class 1 - Best Overall Entry $5.00 Class 2 or 3 - Best Overall Entry $5.00
CLASS 1 — AGRICULTURE 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $0.75 Lot No. 1. Oats - one peck 2. Corn - best single specimen 3. Corn - largest single specimen 4. Corn - 3 ears - yellow 5. Popcorn - 3 ears 6. Indian Corn - 3 ears (with husks) 7. Indian Popcorn - 3 ears (with husks) 8. Strawberry Popcorn - 3 ears 9. Shelled Corn - one peck 10. Soybean Plant 11. Soybeans - one peck 12. Stalks of Grain - 3 inch diameter bundle - barley, wheat, or rye 13. Bundle of Hay - 3 inch diameter - alfalfa, red clover, orchard grass, or brome 14. 1 section from square bale of hay - alfalfa, red clover, orchard grass, or brome 15. Tall corn stalk 16. Other than named
CLASS 2 — FRUITS 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $.75 Lot No. 1. Single plate early apples (5 specimens) 5. Cherries, any variety (5 specimens) 2. Single plate late apples (5 specimens) 6. Any new variety for this year (5 specimens) 3. Single Plate of any class of any item not listed (2 entries are allowed in this lot) 7. Watermelon 4. Strawberries, any variety (5 specimens) 8. Cantaloupe
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CLASS 3 — VEGETABLES 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $.75 Lot No. 1. Onions, 5 specimens: 1.a: yellow, 1.b: white, 1.c: red 2. Table beets, 5 of any variety 3. Carrots, 5 of any variety 4. Turnips, 5 of any variety 5. Vegetable oysters, 5 of any variety 6. Parsnips, 5 of any variety 7. Rutabagas, 2 specimens 8. Parsley, 6 stems 9. Tomatoes, 3 of any variety, 9.a: red, 9.b: pink, 9.c: yellow or orange, 9.d: heritage, 9.e: small red (display 5), 9.f: small yellow, (display 5) 10. Peppers, 3 specimens, 10.a: green, 10.b: red, 10.c: hot, 10.d: yellow, 10.e: any other 11. Eggplant, 1 specimen 12. Cabbage, 1 head 13. Cabbage, red, 1 head 14. Cabbage, stone head, 1 head 15. Celery, 1 bunch (place in jar of water) 16. Cauliflower, 1 head 17. Cucumbers (slicing quality), 3 specimens 18. Cucumbers, pickling (3 to 5 in.), 5 specimens 19. Unusual vegetable, any not listed 20. Snap beans, edible stage, (10), 20.a: green, 20.b: yellow 21. Lime beans, edible stage, 10 pods 22. Summer squash, 2 specimens (May have 2 entries of different varieties) 23. Winter squash, 1 specimen 24. Pie pumpkin, 1 specimen 25. Okra, 5 specimens 26. Kohlrabi, 5 specimens 27. Sweet corn, 5 ears (husk off, in plastic bag) 28. Broccoli, 1 head 29. Ground cherry, 10 hulled 30. Rhubarb, 6 specimens 31. Potatoes, 5 specimens, 31.a: red, 31.b: white, 31.c: any other 32. Brussels sprouts, 10 head 33. Any new variety for this year, named 34. Gourds a. 5 small b. 2 large
CLASS 4 — MISCELLANEOUS
Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Lot No. 1. Novelty – artistic figure made from homegrown fruit or vegetable Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 2. Garden Basket - 5 different kinds of vegetables (may use more than 1 specimen of each kind) contained in a basket, moveable.
30 DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne Nilles Assistant Superintendents: Gayle Odland JUDGING: Continuous judging on Monday July 23, 2012 starting at 10:00am Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium. RULES 1. Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sat., July 21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended but not required. 2. Articles for exhibit must be in place by Monday July 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. 3. Entries in this department are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who bakes goods to sell for profit is considered professional. 4. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot. 5. Prize winning baked goods must remain in place until released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. (Cakes, breads, and pies may leave 1 slice —decorated items must stay intact.) If removed early you will forfeit the premium earned. 6. Cookies and candy should be placed on double or rigid 6 to 8 inch paper plates. Cakes and breads should be on heavy corrugated cardboard covered with plain white paper. The cardboard should not extend more than 1/2 inch from the edge of the product. All products must have entry tag securely tied to the plate or cardboard. 7. Entries in the cake classes should be 8 or 9-inch cakes. 8. Judging will be based upon appearance, texture, and taste. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. Every exhibit will receive a ribbon and premium. In case of ties more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes & special awards.) 9. Entries should be displayed in clear plastic bags or plastic wrap, except for the frosted items. 10. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 11. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. Junior Division: Exhibits prepared by boys and girls 15 and under may be entered in any class in this department. These entries must use the blue entry tags. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags.
SPECIAL AWARDS ANDERSON MEAT & GROCERY, Jewell, Craig Anderson, owner Will award 20 pounds of flour for the best loaf of white bread in the amateur department baked with GOLD MEDAL FLOUR. Entries for this award must be clearly stated on the entry tag that the product was made with GOLD MEDAL FLOUR.
HY-VEE FOOD MARKET, Webster City Will give a three-piece chicken dinner to the best-decorated cake, the best apple jelly, and the best divinity.
FAREWAY, Webster City Will give 4 pounds of sugar to the best dark layer cake with chocolate icing, 4 pounds of sugar to the best chocolate chip cookies, and 4 pounds of sugar to the best-decorated cookie.
BILL MONROE BEST PIE AWARD, Webster City $25 Cash award goes to the best pie of the 2012 Hamilton County Fair Open Class Products of the Kitchen Department.
CLASS 1 — BREADS 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 (All rolls on 6 - 8 inch plate) 1. Loaf yeast bread (white) 2. Loaf yeast bread (whole wheat or graham) 3. Rye Bread 4. Cloverleaf rolls, three (whole wheat) 5. Butterhorn rolls, three 6. Cinnamon rolls, three (unfrosted) 7. Coffee cake, quick (9x9 or 8x8) 8. Quick bread with vegetables
31 DEPARTMENT F -PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN (Continued) 9. Quick bread with fruit 10. Corn Bread 11. Dinner Rolls, three 12. Muffins, three 13. Biscuits, three 14. Other
CLASS 2 — CAKES 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Angel food, not frosted 2. Bundt cake, not frosted 3. Dark layer, chocolate icing 4. White layer, white icing 5. Applesauce, not frosted 6. Carrot cake, (8x8 or 9x9), not frosted 7. Rhubarb cake, not frosted, (8x8 or 9x9) 8. Christmas fruit cake 9. Cupcakes, plate of 3 (not frosted) 10. Box mix cake, any type (not frosted) 11. Other
CLASS 3 — COOKIES & BARS (6-8 inch Plate) 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1.Chocolate Chip, 3 cookies 10. Chocolate Chip Bars, 3 cookies a. Plain a. Plain b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect) b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect) 2.Molasses, 3 cookies 11. Chocolate Brownies, 3 bars (not frosted) 3. Oatmeal, 3 cookies 12. Oatmeal Bars, 3 cookies a. Plain a. Plain b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect) b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect) 4.Kringla, 3 cookies 13. No-Bake Bars, 3 bars 5.Ice Box, 3 cookies (not frosted) 14. Other Bars, 3 bars 6.Chocolate Drop Cookies, 3 cookies (not frosted) 7.Sugar Cookies, 3 cookies 8.No-Bake Cookies, 3 cookies 9.Snickerdoodle, 3 cookies 10. Other Cookie, 3 cookies
CLASS 4 — CANDY 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 1. Chocolate fudge, 3 pieces 3. Divinity, 3 pieces 5. Other, 3 pieces 2. Penoche, 3 pieces 4. Mints, 3 pieces
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CLASS 5 — PIES (Must be in aluminum pie tin 8”or 9” in diameter) 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Apple 4. Cherry 2. Peach 5. Other (No Custard pies of any type will be allowed) 3. Strawberry-Rhubarb HAMILTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS Will give 3 pounds of lard for the best piecrust made with lard. Entries must be marked as such.
CLASS 6 – GLUTIN-FREE 1. Breads 2. Muffins, 3 muffins 3. Cookies, 3 cookies 4. Cake 5. Other
CLASS 7 — DECORATED CAKES & COOKIES 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Decorated Cake (can be on a form) 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 2. Plate of 3 cupcakes (assorted - Do not show in paper cups) 3. Assorted decorated cookies, 3 cookies Anyone who does not teach decorating classes or does not regularly sell decorated products for profit is eligible for this class. Entries will be judged on originality and beauty of decoration only. Cupcakes and cookies should be placed on paper plates of appropriate size.
CLASS 8 — POPCORN CREATIONS 1. Sweet Treats (popcorn balls or caramel corn) 2. Non-Sweet Popcorn Treats (party mix)
CLASS 9 — SPECIAL JUNIORS ONLY This class is for Juniors ONLY (ages 10 & under). 1. “Treats for Santa” cookies, 3 cookies Premiums are McDonalds gift certificates provided by Chalfant Plumbing. 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00 2. Ugliest Cake – ugly as can be but not obnoxious, decorations must be edible. Premiums are McDonalds gift certificates provided by Chalfant Plumbing. 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00
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CANNED GOODS Canned Goods will not be Opened! RULES 1. Exhibits prepared by boys and girls under the age of 16 years may be entered in any class in this department with the same premiums offered. These entries must be clearly marked “Junior.” 2. Jars must be clean on the outside and plainly labeled as to contents. Standard size containers should be used. 3. Entry tag must be securely attached before delivery to the Superintendent. 4. Only the usual canning process may be used. Articles canned in water in order to make a good appearance will not be considered. 5. Screw bands only – no paraffin seals, product ½” from top of jar. 6. Include on entry tag method of preservations used, including processing time; pressure, date processed; and source of recipe.
CLASS 10 — BALANCED MEAL 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Lot No. 1. Balanced Meal Display - Display to consist of five standard jars, (pints or quarts) to serve as the basis of a complete balanced meal. (Menu may include food not canned for competition.) Write menu neatly on a small card for display with the exhibit.
INDIVIDUAL JAR EXHIBITS Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 CLASS 11 — FRUITS 1. Apples 5. Raspberries (red) 9. Plums 2. Peaches 6. Cherries, homegrown, red 10. Apricots 3. Pears 7. Cherries, sweet 11. Mixed fruits for salads 4. Raspberries (black) 8. Strawberries 12. Italian prunes 13. Other Fruit
CLASS 12 — JELLIES 1. Apple Jelly 5. Gooseberry Jelly 9. Cherry Jelly 2. Currant Jelly 6. Raspberry (red) Jelly 10. Strawberry Jelly 3. Grape Jelly 7. Raspberry (black) Jelly 11. Rhubarb Jelly 4. Plum Jelly 8. Elderberry Jelly 12. Other Jelly
CLASS 13 — JAMS AND PRESERVES 1. Apricot 6. Strawberry 11. Rhubarb 2. Gooseberry 7. Red Raspberry 12. Rhubarb-Strawberry 3. Grape 8. Black Raspberry 13. Plum 4. Peach 9. Tomato 14. Mulberry 5. Pineapple 10. Cherry 15. Other type jam or preserve
CLASS 14 — BUTTERS 1. Apple 5. Grape 2. Peach 6. Apricot 3. Plum 7. Other Butter 4. Pear
CLASS 15 — VEGETABLES 1. Peas 5. Tomato Juice 9. Mixed vegetables for soup 2. String Beans 6. Beets 10. Other vegetables 3. Corn 7. Sauerkraut 4. Tomatoes 8. Carrots
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CLASS 16 — MEATS 1. Beef 3. Sausage 2. Pork 4. Chicken
CLASS 17 -- PICKLES 1. Dill 5. Beet 9. Mixed Pickles 2. Sweet Green Cucumber 6. Apple 10. Lime 3. Ripe Cucumber 7. Peach 11. Pickled Beans 4. Watermelon Rind 8. Bread and Butter 12. Other pickle not listed
CLASS 18 — RELISHES 1. Corn Relish 4. Catsup 7. Salsa 2. Beet Relish 5. Chili Sauce 8. Other relish not listed 3. Pickle Lily (Piccalilli) 6. Pepper Relish
DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT
SUPERINTENDENT: LuAnn Jackson ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: June Roe, Sandra Greufe JUDGING: Continuous judging on Monday July 23, 2012 starting at 10:00am Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium. RULES 1. Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted during check-in time. 2. All articles must be in place by Noon Monday July 23, 2012. 3. Entries in this department are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who acts as a judge or teaches crafts is not eligible to compete. 4. No more than 6 entries per exhibitor in each lot. 5. All articles must have been completed within the last 3 years and not exhibited more than 2 years. 6. Former first prize winning articles shall not be eligible for any exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair. 7. Judge will consider color, style or design, material, workmanship, and appropriateness or fitness of entries. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In lots having no competition, the judge may not award all of the premiums unless he/she feels the exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 8. All entries must remain in place until released on Sunday of the Fair from at 5:00 p.m. Early removal means loss of premium earned. 9. All entry tags must be securely fastened to the exhibit. 10. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 11. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags.
SPECIAL AWARDS BEST JR ENTRY ---- $5.00 BEST CHRISTMAS ARTICLE — $5.00 BEST-COUNTED CROSS-STITCH — $5.00
CLASS 1 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Lot No.
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1. Christmas or novelties or gifts a. Table decorations b. Christmas tree ornament c. Christmas tree skirt d. Christmas tablecloth e. Christmas sock or boot f. Christmas wall hanging 2. Embroidery a. Floss b. Ribbon 3. Needlepoint article 4. Dolls for decoration 5. Dolls to play with 6. Stuffed animals 7. Miniature needlecraft 8. Cross Stitch a. Pictures b. Clothing c. Other 9. Counted Cross Stitch a. Pictures b. Clothing c. Other 10. Jewelry 11. Stenciling 12. Misc. Needlework (original design) 13. Child’s fabric book 14. Appliqué fabric picture (framed) 15. Holiday table decoration (other than Christmas) 16. Any other table decoration 17. Woven basket 18. Miscellaneous 19. Holiday tablecloth (other than Christmas) 20. Greeting Cards a. Stitched b. Scrapbook Style c. Stamped
CLASS 2 Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Metal work 2. Wall plaques 3. Articles made from unusual materials 4. Candles 5. Rosemaling 6. China Painting 7. Bead craft 8. Glass craft 9. Anything made of wood a. Large b. Small 10. Leather 11. Ceramics 12. Tolle Painting 13. Articles made from a kit a. Wood b. Other 14. Painting done on unusual items 15. Mobile 16. Metal Punch 17. Porcelain Dolls 18. Recycled Materials 19. Plastic Canvas 20. Miscellaneous
36 DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT (Continued)
Class 3 Scrapbooks Special Awards Best Complete Album: $25 Gift Certificate from Connie Tolle/Creative Memories Best Two Page Layout: $10 Gift Certificate from Connie Tolle/Creative Memories Best One Page Layout: $5 Gift Certificate from Connie Tolle/Creative Memories Best Overall Junior Scrap booking Entry: $10 Gift Certificate from Connie Tolle/Creative Memories Age Categories: Adult (White Tag) Juniors(Blue Tag) Special Needs (Red Tag) 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Complete Albums – albums must have a “title page”, minimum of 15 pages, journaling included on pages. 2. Two Page Layout a. Mosaic b. Mixed Media c. Quilt d. Paper Piecing e. Journaling 3. One Page Layout a. Mosaic b. Mixed Media c. Quilt d. Paper Piercing e. Journaling Explanation of Lots: Mosaic: Photo or photos that are cut into small pieces then pieced back together with space between. This can also be done using pieces from multiple photos, then creating your own picture. A mosaic can also be done with stickers, die cuts, etc. Mixed Media: Wire, brads, eyelets, fibers, wood, fabric, etc. Anything that isn’t paper, sticker or die cuts. Quilt: Layout completed using quilt patterns. Paper piercing: Using different patterned and/or textured papers to create embellishments, i.e.: animals, people, flowers, plants, vehicles, tools, furniture, etc. Journaling: Who, what, where, when & why. Any or all of these to describe photo(s). A scrapbook can also tell a story with journaling when there are no photos. In this case, there should be something to help to illustrate the story, i.e.: die cuts, paper piercing, stickers, etc.
DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE SUPERINTENDENT: LuAnn Jackson ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: June Roe, Sandra Greufe JUDGING: Continuous judging on Monday July 23, 2012 starting at 10:00am Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium. RULES 1. Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended, but entries will be accepted during check-in time of the fair. 2. All entries must be in place by 12:00 noon on Monday July 23, 2012 of the Fair. 3. Entries are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who teaches, judges, or sells sewing for profit is considered a professional and must enter the professional class. Entries in the professional class must be designated with “P” immediately following the exhibitor number on the entry tag. 4. Juniors 15 and under must use the blue entry tags. 5. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags. 37 DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued)
6. All articles must be entered in the name of the maker and all work must be the work of same. 7. No premium will be awarded on articles purchased or borrowed. 8. Do not place name or other identification mark of any kind on any article competing for premium. 9. When in doubt as to what class to enter articles, consult the Superintendent; no premiums will be awarded on articles entered in the wrong class. 10. All articles must have been completed within the last 3 years and not exhibited more than 2 years. 11. Former first prize winning articles in any lot shall not be eligible for any exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair. 12. Judge will consider color, style or design, material, workmanship, and appropriateness or fitness of entries. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 13. Premiums will not be paid on articles not listed in this premium list. 14. All entry tags must be securely fastened to the exhibit. 15. The following named articles must come within the prescribed limits: Luncheon Cloth — from 30 to 54 inches in diameter; Tablecloth — over 54 inches in diameter 16. Exhibits must be freshly laundered, new, or cleaned or they will not be judged. 17. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot. 18. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 19. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.
Each exhibitor must make a list of all articles entered with the exhibitor’s name, class, and number of each article entered, to be given to the Superintendent on entering their items.
SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST OVERALL IN GARMENTS – SENIOR - $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
BEST OVERALL – JUNIOR - $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
BEST OVERALL ITEM- $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
QUILTS – BEST OF SHOW – All Categories –-$15.00 BY THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE
BEST MACHINE QUILTING BY NON PROFESSIONAL-- $15.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE SPONSORED BY JENNIFER BERNARD OF HEART’S DESIRE QUILTING
BEST OF SHOW-HAND QUILTING BY INDIVIDUAL-ALL CATEGORIES--$15.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE BY THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE Must be larger than 36 x 40
CLASS 1 — GARMENTS — AMATEUR Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Lot No. 1. Dress a. Formal b. Casual 2. Ladies’ suit (jacket & pants) 3. Ladies’ coat a. Coat b. Jacket c. Cape 4. Men’s jacket (suit, sport) 5. Ladies’ jumper 6. Ladies’ blouse 7. Ladies’ pants 8. Robes a. Women’s b. Men’s c. Children’s 38
DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued) 9. Men’s slacks or shorts 10. Man’s shirt 11. Jumpsuit or overalls 12. Vest 13. Ladies’ skirt 14. Jogging suit 15. Garments made with pigskin 16. Recycled Garment
CLASS 2 — CHILDREN’S GARMENTS (For children under 12) 1. Coat 2. Dress 3. Boy’s shirt 4. Boy’s pants 5. Girl’s blouse 6. Girl’s slacks or shorts 7. Girl’s skirt 8. Play clothes 9. Pajamas
CLASS 3 — STRETCH SEWING 1. Lingerie 2. Sweaters 3. Other garments 4. T-shirt 5. Polo shirt
CLASS 4 — DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK(Handwork) CLASS 4A ─ DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK-MACHINE DONE 1. Aprons 1. Aprons a. Fancy a. Fancy b. Work b. Work 2. Pair of pillowslip 2. Pair of pillowslip a. Crochet, tatted, or knitted trim a. Crochet, tatted, or knitted b. Appliqué or Italian cutwork b. Appliqué or Italian cutwork c. Embroidery or cross-stitch c. Embroidery or cross-stitch d. Liquid embroidery d. Liquid embroidery 3. Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter) 3. Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter) a. Cross-stitch or embroidery a. Cross-stitch or embroidery b. Crochet b. Crochet 4. Luncheon Cloth (30 in. to 54 in. in diameter) 4. Luncheon Cloth (30 in. to 54 in. in diameter) a. Cross-stitch or embroidery a. Cross-stitch or embroidery 5. Bedspread 5. Bedspread a. Cross-stitch or embroidery a. Cross-stitch or embroidery b. Crochet b. Crotchet 6. Any tatted article 6. Any tatted article 7. Comforter 7. Comforter 8. Clothing 8. Clothing 9. Throw Pillows-all categories 9. Throw Pillows-all categories
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CLASS 5A — QUILTS Definition – A quilt is a fabric sandwich held together with hand or machine quilting stitches. Quilts done by 1 person. The quilt top and the quilting (machine or hand) is done by the same person.
1. Bed Quilt (1 side measures 70” or more) Note a. Pieced If machine or hand quilting is b. Appliqué not done by displayer then c. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) item must be exhibited in d. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) TEAM Quilt Class 5B 2. Wall Quilt (measures less than 70” on a side) e. Pieced f. Appliqué g. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) h. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 3. Small, Miniature or Doll quilt (small or doll quilts are less than 30” on the side.) (A miniature quilt looks like a full size quilt in proportion but is reproduced in a small scale, less than 20” per side) i. Pieced j. Appliqué k. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) l. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 4. Other quilted items m. Bag, purse, or tote n. Christmas tree skirt o. Dress p. Jacket q. Placemat r. Table runner s. Table Topper t. Pre-printed panel quilt u. Other household items
CLASS 5B-Team or group Quilts Blocks or pieces of the quilt were made by a team or group or the top is made by 1 person and a professional does the quilting Machine or Hand Quilter.
5. Bed Quilt (1 side measures 70” or more) a. Pieced b. Appliqué c. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) d. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 6. Wall Quilt (measures less than 70” on a side) e. Pieced f. Appliqué g. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) h. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 7. Small, Miniature or Doll quilt (small or doll quilts are less than 30” on the side.) (A miniature quilt looks like a full size quilt in proportion but is reproduced in a small scale, less than 20” per side) i. Pieced j. Appliqué k. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) l. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 8. Other quilted items m. Bag, purse, or tote n. Christmas tree skirt 40 DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued)
o. Dress p. Jacket q. Placemat r. Table runner s. Table Topper t. Pre-printed panel quilt u. Other household items
CLASS 6 — CROCHETED 1. Outerwear 2. Any article not listed using yarn 3. Any article not listed using crochet thread 4. Afghan 5. Baby afghan 6. Purse
CLASS 7 — KNITTTED 1. Outerwear 2. Sweater 3. Slippers 4. Afghan 5. Any other knitted article not listed 6. Baby afghan
CLASS 8 – DOLL CLOTHES 1. Doll’s dresses 2. Complete wardrobe (at least 5 outfits) 3. Barbie Clothes 4. Barbie Complete Wardrobe 5. American Girl Doll
CLASS 9 — MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIVE & HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 1. Pillows, complete a. Sofa pillow, fancy c. Novelty pillow b. Sofa pillow, practical 2. Tea towels, set of three only 3. Potholders 4. Handmade lace 36” to 46” long 5. Wall Hangings a. Hooked c. Crocheted b. Looms d. Misc. 6. Accessories for baby nursery
CLASS 10 — RUGS 1. Loomed or woven 2. Hooked 3. Crocheted
CLASS 11-INTERMEDIATE DIVISION AGES 16-20 1. Clothing 2. Crocheted Article 3. Knitted Article 4. Embroidered Article 41 5. Pillow Case(s) 6. Throw Pillow 7. Blanket (any type) 8. Quilt
CLASS 12-JUNIOR DIVISION AGES 15 AND UNDER 1. Clothing 2. Crocheted Article 3. Knitted Article 4. Embroidered Article 5. Pillow Case(s) 6. Throw Pillow 7. Blanket (any type) 8. Quilt
DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS Superintendent: Zibby Miller Staffed by Boone River Area Art Guild JUDGING: Continuous judging on Monday July 23, 2012 starting at 10:00am Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium. RULES 1. Registration: July 11-15, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 16, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended, but entries will be accepted during check-in time of the fair. Submission of your work indicates acceptance of all conditions in this announcement. 2. Check in: Artwork must be brought to Fine Arts area by Noon on Monday of the Fair. Any work brought after that time will not be displayed. 3. Former first prize winning pictures or articles in any lot in these divisions shall not be eligible for exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair show. 4. Work must have been completed within the last 3 years. 5. Work must be original. No copies of other person’s works, photograph, or patterns. No work using reference from published (printed) material. 6. Framed pictures may not be more than 42” by 30”. This rule will be strictly adhered to — all must be hard framed and securely wired ready to hang. 7. Each artist will be allowed 3 entries in each sub-category. 8. Only dry paintings will be accepted. 9. Sculpture must not be too fragile to handle. 10. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded at the judge’s discretion. 11. Entry may be made in one class only. See explanation of categories. 12. The Superintendent has the right to remove any exhibit or part thereof that is considered inappropriate for our atmosphere. 13. All entries must remain in place until released on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Early removal of exhibits will result in loss of premium earned 14. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 15. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.
EXPLANATION OF CATEGORIES ADVANCED: Art teacher, Art degree or having more than $500 in sales per year. AMATEUR: Anyone who exhibits as a recreational hobby and who sells less than $500 per year. STUDENT: As listed. (The class you will be going into in fall) CHILDREN: As listed. SPECIAL NEEDS: Class 2 - 6 (Be sure to put SP before class)
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AWARDS Best of Show donated by Ham. Co. Fair $ 50 plus Rosette People’s Choice Award $ 10 plus Rosette Webster City Federal Savings Bank Art Award $100 plus Rosette First American Bank Art Award $100 plus Rosette First State Bank Art Award $100 plus Rosette Edward D. Jones Art Award $ 50 plus Rosette Peoples Credit Union-Best Adult Oil Painting $100 plus Rosette Best Junior Entry-Hamilton County Fairboard $ 50 plus Rosette
Prize for all classes: Blue $3.00, Red $2.00, White $1.00
CLASS 1- ADVANCED ADULT CLASS 2 – AMATEUR ADULT All Classes listed to the CLASS 2SP-SPECIAL NEEDS – AMATEUR ADULT CLASS 3 – STUDENTS Grades 9-12 left need to use the lots CLASS 3SP – SPECIAL NEEDS-STUDENTS Grades 9-12 and subcategories that CLASS 4 – STUDENTS Grades 7-8 follow. CLASS 4SP – SPECIAL NEEDS-STUDENTS Grades 7-8 CLASS 5 – STUDENTS Grades 5-6 CLASS 5SP- SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS Grades 5-6 Lots and Sub-categories for above classes: 1. Oil painting a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 2. Water Based Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 3. Drawing a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 4. Mixed Media a. Landscape b. Seascape 43 c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 5. Seen in Hamilton County (any 2-dimensional art) 6. Miscellaneous a. Printmaking-wood block, linocut, lithograph, etchings, etc. b. Ceramics – any clay object or any glazed clay object c. Sculpture-wood carvings or any material other than clay d. Fiber e. Jewelry f. Other
CLASS 6 – STUDENTS Grades 1-4 All Classes listed to the CLASS 6SP – SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS Grades 1-4 left need to use the lots CLASS 7 – STUDENTS Preschool - Kindergarten and subcategories that CLASS 7SP – SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS – Preschool - Kindergarten follow. Lots and Sub-categories for above classes: 1. Oil/Acrylic/Pastel a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 2. Water Based Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 3. Drawing a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniatures-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 4. Mixed Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits 44 f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 5. Seen in Hamilton County (any 2-dimensional art) 6. Miscellaneous a. Printmaking-wood block, linocut, lithograph, etchings, etc. b. Ceramics-any clay object or any glazed clay object c. Sculpture-wood carvings or any material other than clay d. Fiber e. Jewelry f. Other
Premiums: 3.00 2.00 1.00 EXPLANATION OF LOTS 1. Oil/acrylic/pastel – painted surface, 2-dimensional (width and depth) 2. Water color – painting using water color only 3. Drawing – pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, etc. 4. Printmaking – woodblock, linocut, lithograph, etching, etc. 5. Ceramics – any clay object, any clay and glazed object 6. Sculpture/woodcarving – any 3-dimensional object made with any material other than clay. 7. Fiber – any fabric, non-utilitarian object. (If it is a rug or a placement or similar, it belongs in HOBBY CRAFT.) 8. Jewelry – any hand-made jewelry item not made from a kit. Kit items belong in HOBBY CRAFT. 9. Mixed Media – any item with equal parts of more than one of the previous lots (1-7). It may be 2 or 3-dimensional. 10. Seen in Hamilton County – 2 or 3-dimensional item using a Hamilton County reference 11. Iowa Scene – 2 or 3-dimensional item using an Iowa reference. Note: If you have done light drawing as a guideline and then painted it, this does not mean it is “mixed media”. If your piece is 80% of one medium, it is classified as that medium.
DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Sponsored by the Hamilton County Fair & The Town & Country Garden Club)
SUPERINTENDENT: Barb Sylvester ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Amber Sylvester JUDGING: 1:00 p.m., Monday of the Fair All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon, Monday of the Fair All exhibits will be released Thursday of the Fair at 3:00 p.m. No pre-registration - tags may be picked up at office. There is a Junior Artistic Design division divided into three categories (3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs. Old) in this department which any boy or girl age 15 and under may enter. Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
RULES 1. Entries are open to the public, excluding anyone who produces flowers for sale or is involved in flower arrangements for sale. 2. Each exhibitor may make one entry in each lot. 3. No exhibit used in collections will be considered singly. 4. No awards will be made to inferior exhibits even if there is no competition. 5. Some containers are available for horticulture. Please use clear glass containers. 6. Creativity Award—plant material may be all fresh or all dried or a combination. Accessories are permitted (rocks, wood, shells, figurines, etc.) 45 7. Treated or painted materials permitted where designated. Fresh plant material is NEVER painted. NO ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, FRUIT, OR FOLIAGE PERMITTED. 8. Award of Horticulture Excellence ribbons will be given for the most outstanding entry in each of the First and Second Show Senior Horticulture Division, also an Award of Merit ribbon for the best in Senior Houseplants (Class 2, Second Show.) 9. Sweepstakes Awards will be given for the most points in the First and also Second Show Senior Horticulture Classes and for the most points in the First and also the Second Senior Artistic Classes. 10. Creativity Award ribbon will be awarded to the most outstanding exhibit in the Senior Artistic Division in both the First and Second Show. 11. Blue ribbons count 3 points. In case of tie, red ribbons count 2 and white ribbons 1 point. 12. Achievement Award ribbons will be given for the most outstanding entry in the Junior Horticulture Division in Class 4J, also for the most outstanding exhibit in the Junior Artistic Division in all three categories. 13. Entries not conforming to the schedule will not be judged. 14. Plant material used in arrangements only, do not need to be grown by the exhibitor, but plant material is required in all classes. 15. Constructed flowers or plant forms of recognizable plant materials are permitted. 16. Horticulture exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor and NAMED as to the variety where possible. Correct botanical labeling will increase the educational value of the show and may be the determining factor if all other aspects are equal. Potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 3 months. 17. The Superintendent has the right to remove from the hall any exhibit or part thereof which is unsightly. 18. Flags are not allowed in designs, but may be displayed above or in front of a design. 19. The judge will refuse to place designs containing primary or secondary noxious weeds. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In articles having no competition, judge will not award a top premium unless he/she feels exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 20. Special ribbon for best arrangement by first time exhibitor in arrangements for senior - 1st and 2nd show and junior 1st show. Please indicate on tag. 21. Your schedule is the law of the show. Read it carefully. 22. If foliage is grown with flowers, it should be shown. 23. The 5 specimens in mixed colors categories can be 5 shades of the same color. 24. In Horticulture Show, in categories calling for more than one specimen, all stems should be the same length. 25. Top awards in both Horticulture and Design Divisions may be awarded only to exhibits scoring 95 or above. 26. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division. 27. The following are not permitted in flower shows: natural bird’s nests, stuffed birds, butterflies, or other insects, fish, birds, or animals, or cut fruit or vegetables. Also, wild bird feathers except those for which there is a hunting season in Iowa are not permitted. 28. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 29. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.
PRIMARY NOXIOUS WEEDS Buckthorn - Rhamnus sp. L. except R. Frangula Bull Thistle - Cirsium Vulgare (Savi) Tenora Canada Thistle - Cirsium Arvense (I) Scop Field Bindweed - Convolvulus arvenisis L. creeping jennie or pea vine Hoary Cress - Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. whitetop or perennial pepper grass Horsenettle - Solanim carolinese L. bull nettle Leafy Spurge - Euphorbia Esula L. Musk Thistle - Carduus nutans L. Perennial Sowthistle - Sonchus arvensis L. Quackgrass - Agropyron repens (I.) Veauv. Russian Knapweed - Centaurea repens L. Tall Thistle - Cirsium altissimum (L.) Spring-field thistle
SECONDARY NOXIOUS WEEDS Buckhorn Plantain - Plantago Ianceloate L. - rib grass Cocklebur - Xanthium Strumarium L. Wild Sunflower - Helianthus annus L. - common sunflower Curly dock - Rumex crispus L. - sour dock, yellow dock 46 Poison hemlock - Conium maculatum L. - deadly hemlock Puncturevine - Tribulus terrestrus L. - caltrop, burnut, tackweed Red sorrel - Rumex acetosella L. sheep sorrel Smooth dock - Rumex altissumum Wood - pale dock Teasel - Dipsacus sp. Velvetleaf - Abutilon theophrasti Medic - button weed, Indian mallow Wild carrot - Brassica Kaber (DC.) L. C. Wheeler var - Queen Anne’s Lace Wild mustard - Pinnatifida (Stokes) L. C. Wheeler
AWARDS DESIGN THAT BEST DEPICTS THEME OF SHOW— $5.00 OVERALL JUNIOR ENTRY — $3.00 BEST COLOR COLLECTION — $5.00
A Special $10 award in honor of Betty Nail For the best entry in the Petite Design Division Given by Town & Country Garden Club and Betty Nail’s Family
A Special $5 award in honor of James Sylvester For the best entry in Class 3a-Child’s Luncheon Tray Given by the Town & Country Garden Club and the Sylvester Family
A Special $5 award in honor of James Sylvester For the best entry in Class 15-“It’s A Small World Given by the Town & Country Garden Club and the Sylvester Family
ALL HORTICULTURE MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR National Council Accredited Flower Show Judges will do the judging. The “Standard System of Award” will be used as set forth in the “Handbook for Flower Shows,” 2007 Edition and authorized revisions. Decisions of the judges will be final.
Class 1 Senior Horticulture (First Show) Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75 Lot 1. Ageratum, 2 sprays 2. Amaranths, 1 stalk (Summer Poinsettia) 3. Amaranths, 1 stalk, any other variety 4. Asters, single, 3 blooms 5. Asters, double, 3 blooms, mixed colors 6. Asters, Pompom, 1 spray 7. Bachelor Buttons, 3 stems, mixed colors 8. Balsam, 2 stalks, mixed colors 9. Begonia, Tuberous, 1 bloom and a leaf in a shallow dish 10. Bells of Ireland, 2 stalks, do not remove leaves 11. Calendula, 3 blooms 12. Candytuft, 3 sprays, mixed colors 13. Cannas, 1 flowered stalk a. New type b. Old type 14. Carnations, 2 sprays, mixed colors 15. Celosia, crested, 1 bloom 16. Celosia, plumed, 1 stem 17. Chrysanthemum, single, annual, 1 spray 18. Chrysanthemum, double cushion, perennial, 1 spray 19. Chrysanthemum, single, perennial, 1 spray 47 20. Cleome, 1 spray 21. Coleus, 3 laterals, mixed colors 22. Coreopsis, 3 stems 23. Cosmos, 3 sprays, mixed colors 24. Daisy Gloriosa, single, 3 blooms 25. Daisy Gloriosa, double, 3 blooms 26. Daisy Shasta, single, 3 stems 27. Daisy Shasta, double, 3 stems 28. Delphinium, Hybrid, 1 spike 29. Dianthus, (Pink), 5 stems, mixed colors 30. Gaillardia, perennial, 3 blooms 31. Golden Glow, 1 spray 32. Helenium, perennial, 1 spray 33. Helichrysum, (Strawflower), 3 blooms, mixed colors 34. Hemerocallis, (Day Lily), 1 stalk a. Yellow c. Red e. Any other color b. Orange d. Pink 35. Hibiscus, 1 bloom, any color 36. Hosta, 3 leaves, may be different variety a. Small b. Medium c. Large d. Ex-large e. Miniature Collection-5 or more different specimens exhibited in separate containers and labeled/named individually, but kept together in some matter. 37. Larkspur, single, 3 sprays, mixed colors 38. Larkspur, double, 3 sprays, mixed colors 39. Lily, (Tiger), 1 scape 40. Lily, (Asiatic hybrid), 1 scape 41. Lily, (Trumpet hybrid), 1 scape 42. Lily, (Oriental hybrid), 1 scape 43. Lily, (any true lily not listed), 1 scape 44. Marigold, dwarf, (French), 2 sprays, mixed colors 45. Marigold, African, (2 to 5 inches), 2 blooms, mixed colors 46. Marigold, new (named), 1 bloom 47. Marigold, 5 stems, different blooms 48. Nasturtium, single, 5 blooms 49. Nasturtium, double, 5 blooms, mixed colors 50. Nicotiana, 1 stalk 51. Pansies, 5 blooms, different colors 52. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, white, 1 spray 53. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, red, 1 spray 54. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, pink, 1 spray 55. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, purple, 1 spray 56. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, pink, bi-color, 1 spray 57. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, purple, bi-color, 1 spray 58. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, yellow, 1 spray 59. Petunias, double, white, 1 spray 60. Petunias, double, red, 1 spray 61. Petunias, double, pink, 1 spray 62. Petunias, double, purple, 1 spray 63. Petunias, double, pink, bi-color, 1 spray 64. Petunias, double, purple, bi-color, 1 spray 65. Petunias, double, yellow, 1 spray 66. Petunias, new (named), 1 spray 67. Rudbeckra, 3 blooms 68. Salpiglossis, 3 blooms, mixed colors 69. Salvia, blue, 3 spikes 70. Salvia, red, 3 spikes 48 71. Scabiosa, 3 stems, mixed colors 72. Snapdragons, 3 stalks, mixed colors 73. Stocks, 2 stems, mixed colors 74. Sunflower, 1 seeded head 75. Sunflower, 1 flower head and stem (stem not over 15 inches) 76. Sweet Peas, annual, 5 stems, mixed colors 77. Sweet Peas, perennial, 3 stems 78. Tritoma (red hot poker), 1 stalk 79. Verbena, 3 sprays, mixed colors 80. Zinnia, small, (under 2 inches), 3 blooms, mixed colors 81. Zinnia, medium, (2 to 4 inches),3 blooms, mixed colors 82. Zinnia, large, (4 to 6 inches, 3 blooms, mixed colors 83. Zinnia, Fantasy, (ruffled or quilled), 3 blooms, mixed colors 84. Zinnia, bi-color, 3 blooms, mixed colors 85. Zinnia, 5 mixed colors 86. Zinnia, new for this year 87. Color collection, pink, 5 specimens, (named) 88. Color collection, red, 5 specimens, (named) 89. Color collection, yellow, 5 specimens, (named) 90. Color collection, white, 5 specimens, (named) 91. Color collection, purple, 5 specimens, (named) 92. Any annual, new for this year, (named) 93. Any perennial, new for this year, (named) 94. Horticulture collection, 5 specimens, mixed colors, (named) 95. Herbs, 5 kinds, (named) 96. Balloon flower, 1 stalk 97. Impatiens, a spray, any color
98. Shrubs & Trees- (No Longer than 30” in length, Arboreal Award Rosette available.) A. Branch grown for beauty of foliage. 1) Shrub 2) Tree – deciduous B. Evergreen 1) Branch suitable for flower arranging 2) 3 different specimens – named C. Flowering Shrub (in bloom – deciduous) D. Fruited branch for birds.
SENIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION “”Building on Cherished Traditions”
Designs are judged by scale of points as follows: Conformance (to schedule requirements) 20 Design (elements organized/principles of design) 42 Artistic Concept (in selection and/or organization) 12 Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) 10 Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) 16 100
Premiums 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
49 Section A. Table Artistry – a functional table. Staged in a space 24” wide with a tablecloth overhang of 12”. Place setting for one with no flatware. Design to fit a full-sized table. (Table Artistry Award Rosette available.) Class 1 “4-H Food Stand” (A picnic table setting) Class 2 “Goodies in Grandma’s Kitchen” (a luncheon setting using collectible type dishes) Class 3 “Future Ragbrai Rider” (A child’s Luncheon Tray) Section B. Designer’s Choice – your choice of plant materials. (Designer’s Choice Award Rosette available.) Class 4 “Bicycle Built for Two” (using two containers) Class 5 “Wheels on the Bike Go Round and Round” (Your idea) Class 6 “Pedaling up a Storm!” (Showing Motion) Section C. Distinction – all dried plant materials. (Award of Distinction Rosette available.) Class 7 “Chain Reaction” (Your Idea) Class 8 “Autumn Bike Ride” (Your Idea) Class 9 “Summer Heat (Your Idea) Section D. Tricolor – must be all fresh plant material. (Tricolor Award Rosette available.) Class 10 “Riding to the River” (Expansion of water) Class 11 “Sweet Corn Feed” (Using Corn in the design) Class 12 “Celebration” (Your Idea) Section E. Petite – small or miniature design. (Petite Award Rosette available.) Class 13 “Itsy Bitsy Refreshments” (Miniature—all fresh Design in a doll’s cup) Class 14 “Tiny Pedals” (Miniature Design-Designer’s Choice of Plant Material) Class 15 “It’s a Small World” (A small 8” design-Designer’s Choice of Materials)
JUNIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION Premium: 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 Section F. Juniors (age categories: 3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs old) Class 16 – “Pedal Pull” (your interpretation) Class 17 – “Pet Show” (your interpretation) Class 18 – “Lemonade Stand” (your interpretation) Class 19 – “Racing to Finish” (your interpretation) Class 20 – “Lunchtime” (using a basket in the design)
DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Sponsored by the Hamilton County Fair) SUPERINTENDENT: Barb Sylvester ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Amber Sylvester JUDGING: 1:00 p.m., Friday of the Fair All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon, Friday of the Fair. All exhibits will be released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. No pre-registration - tags may be picked up at office. There is a Junior Horticulture Design division divided into three categories (3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs. Old) in this department which any boy or girl age 15 and under may enter. Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted form premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
SAME RULES AS FIRST FLOWER SHOW GLADIOLUS Specimens will be judged on: Color 20% Size 5% Form 10% Stem and Stalk 25% Number Florets 10% Substance & Texture 10% Placement 10% Pose 10% In measuring Gladiolus, measure lowest floret at widest point. Gladiolus size: Miniature: under 2-1/2 inches Large: 3-1/2 to 4 inches Medium: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches Giant: over 4 inches
50 ROSE Specimens will be judged on: Color 25% Size 10% Foliage 10% Stem and Stalk 10% Form 25% Substance & Texture 20% DAHLIAS Specimens will be judged on: Color 20% Pose 5% Depth 5% Size 10% Distinction 5% Stem and Stalk 10% Foliage 10% Substance & Texture 15% Form 20% Note: When more than one specimen is called for, they must be the same color unless otherwise specified below.
AWARDS DESIGN THAT BEST DEPICTS OF THE SHOW — $5.00 BEST OVERALL DAHLIA, SENIOR — $5.00 BEST OVERALL GLADIOLAS, SENIOR --$3.00 BEST AFRICAN VIOLET, SENIOR --$3.00 BEST JUNIOR CUT FLOWER — $2.00 BEST JUNIOR HOUSEPLANT --- $2.00
A Special $5 Award in honor of James Sylvester Will be given to the Best Entry in Class 11—“Grandpa’s Favorite Tool Given by the Sylvester Family
A Special $5 Award in honor of James Sylvester Will be given to the Best Entry in Class 2—“Flea Market Find” Given by the Sylvester Family
ALL HORTICULTURE MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR Class 1 Senior Horticulture (Second Show) Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75 Lot No. 1. Gladiolus, true miniature (up to 2-1/2 inches) a. Red, 1 spike e. Purple, 1 spike b. White, 1 spike f. Green, 1 spike c. Bi-color, 1 spike g. Wine, 1 spike d. Yellow, 1 spike h. Pink, 1 spike 2. Gladiolus, medium (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches) a. Red, 1 spike e. Green, 1 spike b. White, 1 spike f. Pink, 1 spike c. Yellow, gold, or orange, g. Black or wine, 1 spike 1 spike h. Bi-color, 1 spike d. Purple, lavender, or blue, 1 spike 3. Gladiolus, large (3-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches) a. Red, 1 spike e. Green, 1 spike b. White, 1 spike f. Pink, 1 spike c. Yellow, gold, or orange, g. Black or wine, 1 spike 1 spike h. Bi-color, 1 spike d. Purple, lavender, or blue, 1 spike 4. Gladiolus, giant (over 4-1/2 inches) a. red, 1 spike e. Purple, lavender, or blue, b. White, 1 spike 1 spike c. Yellow, gold, or orange, f. Green, 1 spike 1 spike g. Black or wine, 1 spike d. Pink, 1 spike h. Bi-color, 1 spike 51 5. Gladiolus, collection, 5 mixed colors 6. Decorative Dahlias - A size (8” or bigger) a. White g. Red b. Yellow h. Dark Red c. Orange or flame i. Light blend d. Bronze j. Dark blend e. Light or dark pink k. Bi-color f. Lavender or purple l. Variegated 7. Decorative Dahlias - B (6-8”)& BB size (4-6”) a. White g. Red b. Yellow h. Dark Red c. Orange or flame i. Light blend d. Bronze j. Dark blend e. Light or dark pink k. Bi-color f. Lavender or purple l. Variegated 8. Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias - A size (8” or bigger) a. White g. Red b. Yellow h. Dark Red c. Orange or flame i. Light blend d. Bronze j. Dark blend e. Light or dark pink k. Bi-color f. Lavender or purple l. Variegated 9. Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias - B (6-8”) & BB size (4-6”) a. White g. Red b. Yellow h. Dark Red c. Orange or flame i. Light blend d. Bronze j. Dark blend e. Light or dark pink k. Bi-color f. Lavender or purple l. Variegated 10. Dahlias, pompom - up to 2” a. White f. Dark Red b. Yellow g. Purple or lavender c. Bronze h. Pink d. Orange i. Any other color e. Flame Red 11. Dahlias, miniature - over 2-1/2” to 3-1/2” a. White f. Dark Red b. Yellow g. Purple or lavender c. Bronze h. Pink d. Orange i. Any other color e. Flame Red 12. Dahlias, balls - over 3-1/2” a. White f. Dark Red b. Yellow g. Purple or lavender c. Bronze h. Pink d. Orange i. Any other color e. Flame Red 13. Any other Dahlia not listed above 14. Rose, Hybrid Tea, 1 specimen bloom, without side buds, named a. White & near white g. Orange & orange blend m. Pink blend b. Light Yellow h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend n. Medium red c. Medium Yellow i. Orange-red & orange-red blend o. Dark red d. Deep Yellow j. Light pink p. Red blend e. Yellow Blend k. Medium pink q, Mauve f. Apricot & apricot blend l. Deep pink r. Russet
52 15. Rose, Floribunda, 1 bloom or spray shown as naturally grown, named a. White & near white g. Orange & orange blend m. Pink blend b. Light Yellow h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend n. Medium red c. Medium Yellow i. Orange-red & orange-red blend o. Dark red d. Deep Yellow j. Light pink p. Red blend e. Yellow Blend k. Medium pink q, Mauve f. Apricot & apricot blend l. Deep pink r. Russet 16. Rose, Grandiflora, 1 specimen bloom or spray, named a. White & near white g. Orange & orange blend m. Pink blend b. Light Yellow h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend n. Medium red c. Medium Yellow i. Orange-red & orange-red blend o. Dark red d. Deep Yellow j. Light pink p. Red blend e. Yellow Blend k. Medium pink q, Mauve f. Apricot & apricot blend l. Deep pink r. Russet 17. Rose, Climbing, 1 bloom or spray shown as naturally grown, named 18. Rose, Miniature, 1 specimen bloom, named a. White & near white g. Orange & orange blend m. Pink blend b. Light Yellow h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend n. Medium red c. Medium Yellow i. Orange-red & orange-red blend o. Dark red d. Deep Yellow j. Light pink p. Red blend e. Yellow Blend k. Medium pink q, Mauve f. Apricot & apricot blend l. Deep pink r. Russet 19. Rose, Miniature, spray, naturally grown with more than 1 bloom or bud, named a. White & near white g. Orange & orange blend m. Pink blend b. Light Yellow h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend n. Medium red c. Medium Yellow i. Orange-red & orange-red blend o. Dark red d. Deep Yellow j. Light pink p. Red blend e. Yellow Blend k. Medium pink q, Mauve f. Apricot & apricot blend l. Deep pink r. Russet 20. Rose, Mini-Flora, 1 bloom or spray, named a. White & near white g. Orange & orange blend m. Pink blend b. Light Yellow h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend n. Medium red c. Medium Yellow i. Orange-red & orange-red blend o. Dark red d. Deep Yellow j. Light pink p. Red blend e. Yellow Blend k. Medium pink q, Mauve f. Apricot & apricot blend l. Deep pink r. Russet 21. Rose, Shrub, 1 bloom or spray a. White & near white g. Orange & orange blend m. Pink blend b. Light Yellow h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend n. Medium red c. Medium Yellow i. Orange-red & orange-red blend o. Dark red d. Deep Yellow j. Light pink p. Red blend e. Yellow Blend k. Medium pink q, Mauve f. Apricot & apricot blend l. Deep pink r. Russet 22. Polyanatha Rose, 1 bloom or spray 23. Miscellaneous Roses a. Rose Collection, 5 mixed colors b. Rose, new for this year, named variety, 1 stem c. Rose Cycle of Bloom, same variety: 1 bud (color must show); 1-exhibition state; 1-full-bown (stamens must show) 24. Window-Box (not over 24” long or 8” wide) or Urn (not over 15” in diameter)- Your choice of plants and number - (Must have been grown together at least 30 days) 25. Ornamental grasses, 3 specimens, named
53 Class 2 Senior Horticulture (Second Show) Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75 Lot 1. African Violets (blooming plants) single crown a. Single White g. Double Purple b. Single Pink h. Double Red c. Single Purple i. Double Bi-color d. Single Red j. Miniature, any color e. Single Bi-color k. Double White f. Double Pink 2. Fibrous Begonia, single flowered 3. Fibrous Begonia, double bloom 4. Fibrous Begonia, angel wing 5. Any other Begonias not listed 6. Cactus, 1 only — identify 7. Succulent, 1 only — identify 8. Cactus and/or succulents, at least 3 different varieties in one container. 9. Geranium, single or double flowered 10. Fern 11. Baby Tears 12. Any unusual plant a. Foliage b. Flowering
VINES POTTED 13. Ivy 15. Pothos 14. Philodendron 16. Any other variety, named
HANGING GREEN PLANTS 17. Spider or Airplane 20. Swedish Ivy 18. Wandering Jew 21. Any other hanging plants not listed 19. Piggy Back
SENIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION “Building on Cherished Traditions” Class 3 (Second Show) Premiums: 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
Lot 1 Door Design: “My Garden”—suitable to hang on a door 3’ x 6’5”-Designer’s Choice of plant materials Lot 2 “Flea Market Find”—A design staged in a provided niche 16” x 20” x 9 ½” deep (limited to 4 entries) Lot 3 “Grandma’s Favorite Vase”—to be staged on a pedestal Lot 4 “The Old Swimming Hole”—your idea Lot 5 “Library Book Sale”—your idea Lot 6 “My Favorite Valentine”—your idea Lot 7 “Pedals to Petals”—your idea Lot 8 “Recycle, Recycle, Recycle”—your interpretation Lot 9 “Walk in the Park”—your interpretation Lot 10 “Afternoon at the Beach”—your interpretation Lot 11 “Grandpa’s Favorite Tool”—your interpretation Lot 12 “Family Portrait”—your interpretation
54 JUNIOR HORTICULTURE DIVISION - Under Age 16 Class 4 Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75 Lot 1. Marigolds, French, 3 sprays, one color 2. Marigolds, Large, 3 blooms, one color 3. Petunia, 2 sprays, mixed colors 4. Zinnia, large, 2 blooms, mixed colors 5. Zinnia, small, 3 sprays, mixed colors 6. Gladiolus, any size, one spike 7. Bachelor Button, 3 stems, mixed colors 8. Collection of 3 different specimens that attract butterflies to your garden 9. A dish garden of 3 or more plants 10. Any houseplant in bloom 11. Any houseplant grown for its foliage may include 1 or more plants of the same kind. 12. Cactus or succulent plant - 1 only
DEPARTMENT L - PHOTOGRAPHY SUPERINTENDENT: Karen Daniels JUDGING: Continuous judging on Monday July 23, 2012 starting at 10:00am Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
RULES Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended but entries will be accepted until Noon, Monday of the Fair. 1. All entries must be in place by Noon Monday of the Fair. 2. All photographs must be mounted and unframed. There should be no hooks or wires attached. Do NOT cover photos with acetate or glass. Maximum size is 16” x 20” (including matting.) NOTE: The ideal size for Iowa State Fair photo display are those which are 11” x 14” (including matting.) 3. Attach entry tag to the lower left corner in back. 4. No work previously exhibited in Hamilton County Fair Open Class will be accepted. Work must be original and the work of the photographer. Amateur work only please. 5. Up to 2 works per photographer per lot for Seniors — 3 for Juniors. 6. Junior class (15 and under) with blue entry tags. Junior age categories are as follows: 1-6 years old, 7-12 years old and 13-15 years old. May enter any class. All juniors will receive a participant ribbon. 7. Special needs will have a red entry tag. Special needs include anyone from the Friends Forever, Nursing Homes or Special Ed Classes. 8. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In articles having no competition, judge will not award the top premium unless he/she feels the exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 9. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 10. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.
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SPECIAL AWARDS BEST OF SHOW IN COLOR CLASS — $25 & ROSETTE Exhibitors must BEST OF SHOW IN BLACK & WHITE CLASS — $25 & ROSETTE indicate on the entry BEST JUNIOR ENTRY---$25 & ROSETTE tag the type of Premiums: 3.00 2.00 1.00 camera that was used to take the photo CLASS 1 (such as digital, Lot 1. Color — Landscape disposable, 35 mm). 2. Color — People 3. Color — Animal, bird, etc., (any live creature) 4. Color — Things 5. Color — Plants
CLASS 2 Lot 1. Black & White — Landscape 2. Black & White — People 3. Black & White — Animal, bird, etc. (any live creature) 4. Black & White — Things 5. Black & White — Plants
CLASS 3 Lot 1. Special Occasions — Holidays, birthdays, weddings, etc. 2. Before and After 3. Previous Hamilton County Fairs 4. Photos taken with a disposable camera or the like 5. Sports action black & white or color
CLASS 4 Lot 1. Anything Goes! Tones, solarized, tinted, computer enhanced, etc. Must be done in photographic paper and involve a photographic process at some point in the creation. Must have original photo to compare. (Black & White or Color)
56 4-H AND VOAG-FFA DEPARTMENT Hamilton County Extension Office Phone 832-9597 311 Bank Street, Webster City, IA 50595 Iowa State University Extension Region 7 Cheryll Entriken – County Youth & 4-H Coordinator Susan Schmitz, Office Assistant Yvonne Nilles, Horticulturist Bryan Whaley, 4-H & Youth State Field Specialist, Region 7 Jerry Chizek, Regional 7 Director VOAG INSTRUCTORS Steve Olson -- VoAg Instructor, South Hamilton Herb Strasser -- VoAg Instructor, NE Hamilton Kurt Veldhuizen -- VoAg Instructor, Webster City
COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL
Cody Grunwald Brittany Nicholson Cameron Mitchell Josi Dinsdale Angela DeLaRiva Nick Schmitz Mara Bore Zach Puls Brandon Carlson Nicole Heinrichs Mandy Teig Coyce Carlson Jan Ryered Michaela Sogard Brittany Carlson Camberia Hoffman Kylee King Lena Gripp Gina Moline Erin Anderson Whitney Schutt Morgan Shannon Shelly Boman Molly Greenfield Colin Heinrichs Katie Short Sarah Elm Cheynne Grunwald Megan Hughes Stephen Chamness Garrett Gourley Olivia Young Kaleigh Greufe Jared Doolittle Jenna Short Lillaian Chamness Katie Holdgrafer Madalyn Anderson Steven Chamness Bridget Moriarty Hannah Fritz Truman Chamness Morgan Gourley Landon Johnson Leah Meyer Tanner Hild Samuel Boman Jacob Ratzke Kayla Csarlson John Mauach
57 2011-2012 COUNTY PROJECT LEADERS HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H CLUBS Boone Boosters Aerospace – Cheryll Entriken Alice Heinrichs, Pat Rittscher, Donna Ryherd, Bucket/Bottle Calf – Whitney Holt / Jaclyn MacRunnel /Nate Hay Tammy Greenfield, Amy Shannon, Wendi Dinsdale Jr. Leaders: Katie Holdgrafer, Steven Chamness Bottle Lamb – Whitney Holt/Brad Burtnett Cass Red Cardinals Jr. Leaders: Garrett Gourley, Tanner Hild, Raquel Holt Terry Gourley, Sue Burtnett, Wendell Doolittle, Clothing – Pam Henderson & Alice Heinrichs Communications – Cheryll Entriken Mark Hild, Dawn Holdgrafer,
Dog Obedience – Virgene Monthei & Donna Moore Clear Lake Sailors Jr. Leaders: Whitney Schutt, Olivia Young Kathy & Marv Ness, Cathy Stakey, Carol Carlson, Food & Nutrition – Donna Ryherd , Jenna Short Suzanne Sogard, Alison Hassebrock Jr. Leaders: Jan Ryherd, Erin Anderson, Katie Short, Meagan Hughes Freedom Flickers Goats-Dairy—Cindy McCollough, Nick Schmidt Coleen Young, Kathy Anderson, Sherry Leksell, Horticulture – Yvonne Nilles Freedom Warriors Horse – Anna Green & Virgene Monthei, Jeri Elliott Theo Boman, Ted Mitchell, Mike Maubach, Frances Owens Jr. Leaders: Zach Puls, Elizabeth Welke, Brittany Nicholson Photography – Dave Entriken & Bill Huegerich Kamrar Komets Poultry – Jr. Leaders: Tanner Hild Brandon & Lisa Tapper Rabbit – Jean Holt, Afton Holt Jr. Leaders: Jan Ryherd, Raquel Holt, Ashley Dilley Lyon Kings Swine – Jr Leader: Kylee King Jean Holt, Gail Johnson Vet Science-Dr. Michelle Brim Visual Arts – Jan Ryherd Stratford Spirit Woodworking – Steve Carlson, Dave Entriken Sharon Bergman, Jenna Williams W H H Glenda Meyer, Lori Ratzke Complete schedule of fair activities is at the front of fair book.
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GENERAL RULES FOR ALL VOAG-FFA Exception: Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th grade members. AND 4-H EXHIBITORS 2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H projects or programs 1 Entries are open to students who are regularly enrolled in during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an Hamilton Vocational Agriculture departments or active FFA individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning members in a Hamilton County FFA Chapter, who have in the project or program. retained active membership until November 30, following the 3. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description size fourth National FFA Convention after graduation from high guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods school, and/or, entries are open to bonafide Hamilton County 4- will be disqualified and not put on public display. H members who have filed 4-H Project Enrollments in the 4. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned: Extension Office, given a presentation at local club meetings Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. during the current club year. Entrants failing to comply with Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, any of the rules are not eligible to exhibit. model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. 2 Swine and sheep entries are open to out-of-county townships Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat that border and/or Hamilton County 4-H and FFA members. (unfolded) dimensions.
Beef and horse entries are open to 4-H and FFA members in Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width
adjoining counties. and 12” in depth. 3 All entries must be in the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m., 5. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes Friday, June 22, 2012. insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used 4 Insofar as possible diligence will be used to insure the safety of in any exhibit. all animals and articles entered for exhibition, but UNDER NO 6. Copyright materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit CIRCUMSTANCES will the Fair Board or Department that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors Superintendent be responsible for any loss, injury or damage. must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when 5 All entries must be made in the name of the member and be the using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit property of the member, except for Horse Department. to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. 6 All exhibitors must have records complete and/or up-to-date at (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright the designated time after the fair to be eligible for premium information for 4-H’ers,) money and to be allowed to exhibit at the County Fair. (VoAg- 7. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the st FFA - October 1st and 4-H- September 1 ) basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include 7 Judges' decisions will be final and awards made on their demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and decisions. general appearance and design. Exhibitors will conference 8 All exhibitors are to assist with the care and upkeep of the judge, judges evaluation comments on the exhibits and a blue, exhibit buildings during the fair. This will include regular red, or white exhibitor’s ribbon will be awarded. Refer to exhibit cleanup of all exhibit buildings, carry refuse to designated class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each areas. class. Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at 9 Exhibits are to be the outgrowth of project work done during http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects the year and not the result of work done in other organizations. 8. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to 10 Each exhibit entered must be a result of a different learning be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond experience. briefly to the following questions about the exhibit: 11 Exhibits are to be entered and removed at the designated time What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your in the schedule of events. exhibit goal(s)?) 12 Rule infractions will be subject to the forfeiture of premiums, What steps did you take to learn or do this? stripped of any titles, and one year suspension from showing at What were the most important things you learned? the County Fair. * 13 Officials request that there be no commercial advertising in or **Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for around 4-H or FFA buildings. food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes. 14 CONDUCT -Any false representation, interference or 9. All judges’ decisions are final. unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of any exhibitor or his/her 10. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the family to judges or officials will be dealt with by the Hamilton name of the county, class number, and exhibitor’s name. County Fair Board according to the equities of the case. Any 11. No entry fee is required. The exhibit should be selected at a failures to comply with rules governing county fair exhibition county event. All entries must be made in the name of the will be dealt with by the County Fair Board. county and certified by an Extension staff member. 15 It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to know the fair rules. 12. All exhibits must reach the 4-H Exhibits Building on entry day, 16 On any large exhibits selected for state fair, the 4-H’er will be Tuesday, August 7th. Exceptions: Exhibitors participating in responsible for transporting to and from the state fair. alternative evaluation/educational learning experiences will enter exhibits as determined for program participation. 13. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, August 19th, and checked Purple - $1.75 Blue - $1.50 Red - $1.25 White - $1.00 out with the department superintendents before being removed State Fair - $5.00 Alternate State Fair - $2.00 from the 4-H Exhibits Building. RELEASE TIME 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Sunday, August 19th, or Monday, August 20th, 9:00- 11:30 AM. All persons picking up (one or more) exhibits must General State Fair Exhibit Rules adhere to this schedule and county assigned time.
1. 4-H'ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent.) are eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair.
59 FRIDAY Other Exhibit Information 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Clear Lake Sailors 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. --- Lyon Kings SATURDAY 1. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, July 29th and checked 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Stratford Spirit out with their club leader(s) before being removed from the 4-H 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Kamrar Komets & W H H Exhibits Building. RELEASE TIME 5:00 PM, Sunday, JULY SUNDAY 29th, All persons picking up (one or more) exhibits must adhere 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Hamilton County Extension Council to this schedule. Rule infractions will be subject to the forfeiture of premiums and one year suspension from showing at the County Fair. 2. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that JUDGING SCHEDULE have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part 4-H Home Economics, Visual Arts, Poster Art, Personal of an exhibit. The Hamilton County Fair and Iowa State Development—Done in Coop Building University Extension will use diligence to insure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by Photography, Science, Mechanics and Engineering, Ag & Natural accident, fire, theft, etc. Resources-Done in Van Diest Building 3. The Hamilton County Fair management will in no case assume or pay transportation or delivery charges on articles sent for Monday July 23 exhibition. 4-H Clubs are scheduled below: 8:30 am Freedom Flickers, Cass Red Cardinals 9:15 am Freedom Warriors, Boone Boosters 10:00 am Clear Lake Sailors WORK SCHEDULE 11:00 am Stratford Spirit, Kamrar Komets
MOVE EXTENSION OFFICE - 12:00 – 1:00 pm NOON BREAK Friday, July 19, 2012 – 2:00 p.m.--Set Up Exhibit Building and 1:00 pm Lyon Kings after set up----move Extension Office- FREEDOM WARRIORS 1:45 pm W.H.H.
FAIR SPRUCE UP/CLEAN UP Monday, July 23, 2012- 9:00 - 12:00 noon Clubs that are scheduled to be judged in the morning will Clean Livestock Barns and Put up Stall Cards --- have all their exhibits judged during that time, moving from All 4--H & FFA Livestock Exhibitors!!! department to department. Those clubs scheduled for afternoon will have all their exhibits judged during that time, moving from AFTER FAIR CLEAN-UP - Sunday, July 29 - after 6:00 p.m. department to department. Clean Exhibit Building – FREEDOM FLICKERS & KAMRAR KOMETS EXCEPTION: Garden, which is done on Wednesday, July 25th in
the afternoon. Horticulture exhibits are NOT conference judged. SALE DAY CLEAN-UP - Monday, July 30 - After Sale Clean-up - Move Extension Office – 4-H Garden – Wednesday, July 25, 2012 CLEAR LAKE SAILORS 11:00 – 1:00 p..m. - Check-in 1:00 p.m. - Judging
Release of all 4-H and FFA Exhibits HOST AND HOSTESS Sunday, July 29 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Any exhibits leaving the Exhibit Building prior to 5:00 p.m. will mean SCHEDULE forfeiture of premium to the exhibitor. 1. Wear the 4-H uniform. (4-H T-shirt or blouse/shirt with the 4-H emblem) 2. SMILE! Walk up and down aisles to keep a close watch on exhibits, greet people and answer their questions. (No sitting!) 3. Keep floors free from litter. 4. Remember both sides of the building need to be watched. 4-H CLUB BOOTH COMPETITION All 5. Each club needs to make their own schedule during their booths located in the 4-H Exhibit Building will be judged during the assigned time with at least two members on each side per fair at some time on Wednesday or Thursday. Criteria for shift. Leaders or parents may also be used as hosts. One evaluation will include: adult needs to be on duty at all times. 1. Attractiveness 2. Originality 3. Neatness 4. Organization 5. One focal point TUESDAY 6. Clarity - all exhibits visible and clearly identified 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. -- 4-H Foundation, Volunteers, 4-H Parents & Staff Each club should decorate their booth with the 2012 Hamilton WEDNESDAY County Fair Theme “Building on Cherish Traditions” OR the 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. -- Cass Red Cardinals State 4-H Conference Theme “Brighten Your World”. 3:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. – Freedom Warriors THURSDAY Premiums for Club Booth competition: 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Freedom Flickers 1st - $15.00; 2nd - $12.50; 3rd - $10.00; All Others - $5.00 3:30- 9:00 p.m. -- Boone Boosters DEPARTMENT 1 - CLASS A 60 LOT NUMBER: related to 4-H’ers). All Challenge Class recipes are judged on 204 - Junior Pride of Iowa Exhibit Monday, July 23rd after the other static exhibits. Adults are to bring their entries the morning of July 23rd to the COOP Building at the 205 - Intermediate/Senior Pride of Iowa Exhibit fairgrounds. No written recipe or write up is required for this class. PRIDE OF IOWA CONTEST Recipe for 4-H Challenge Class 1 The Pride of Iowa Contest will be held Thursday, July Skinny Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones 26, at the Coop Building, beginning at 5 p.m. Times will Source www.skinnytaste.com be assigned. 2 Contestants may select any recipe using at least one 2/3 cup cold milk 3/4 cup sugar ingredient which is an outstanding product of Iowa. (Such as meat, dairy projects, corn, oatmeal, etc.) CATEGORIES 1 large eggs FOR THE CONTEST ARE AS FOLLOWS: beverage, main dishes, desserts, salads and snacks. 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 Contestants must provide their own ingredients and equipment. No mixes will be used for the Pride of Iowa 1 cup all-purpose flour (stir to lighten before measuring) product, but a mix may be used as an ingredient. Contestants will provide their own small appliances which they intend to use in the preparation of their product. (A 1 cups white whole wheat flour, Sifted second purpose of the contest is to promote the use of the small appliances.) Contestants may bring the product ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoons baking Powder already completed to be used for judging and sampling by audience members. Please do not depend on ovens to 3 tablespoons chilled butter (must be cold – cut into complete product. small pieces 4 Each contestant must make a poster which includes the 3/4 cup chocolate chips 1 egg white lightly beaten recipe used, their name, club name, and source of the recipe. Posters will be used during the presentation and 1 ½ teaspoons sugar must be left with the finished product. Note about copyright issue: 4-H’er needs to give credit to where Cooking spray or parchment paper Directions: Preheat oven 375 the recipe was found. Recipe should not be duplicated st and distributed without the publisher’s approval. 1. In a medium bowl, combine the 1 four ingredients, 5 The contestants will prepare the product as they would at stirring with a whisk. Spray baking sheet with cooking home. spray or line with parchment paper.
There is no speaking involved in the presentation. Contestants 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt will have 10 minutes to prepare their product. with a whisk. Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender, or you can use 2 knives, until the mixture 1 All members will appear in 4-H uniform during resembles coarse meal, gently fold in chocolate chips. preparation time. Hair will be pulled back, a scarf or a hair net will be 3. Make a well. Add milk, mixture, stirring just until moist used. Also, an apron should be worn. with a fork. 2 Award presentations will follow the competitions.
4. Place dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly Premiums: Blue - $5.00 Red -$4.00 White - $3.00 four times with floured hands. Form dough into a 9 inch circle onto baking sheet, about ¾” thick. Using a knife, cut dough into 12 wedges all the way through. DEPARTMENT 1 - CLASS A Separate the slices by 1” space before baking. CHALLENGE CLASS 5. Brush egg white over dough and sprinkle evenly with sugar. Bake until golden, about 18-20 minutes, See General rules and Regulations 1-15. depending on your oven. Do not over bake..
1 Any 4-H member (boy or girl) is eligible to enter. Member 6. Transfer onto a cooling rack and enjoy warm! DOES NOT have to be enrolled in the 4-H Food and Nutrition project. Recipe for Adult Challenge Class 2 Members may enter one entry. Simple Scones 3 Entry should be made to the Hamilton County Extension Office by June 22. Ingredients: 4 Enter with other home economics and exhibit building exhibits 1 C. Sour Cream 4 C. flour rd at designated club time on Monday, July 23 . 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 5 Entry should be placed on a firm paper plate or flat cardboard 1 tsp baking soda 1 C white sugar which is labeled with the member's name and club in an incon- 1/4 tsp cream of tarter 1 C butter spicuous place. Place food in plastic bag. 1 C. of raisins 1 C. chopped walnuts 6 The purpose of this class is to use only the following recipe to - 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla make, bake and present your best 5 scones. Be sure to use ingredients listed; do not substitute ingredients or change amounts. 7 We have a separate challenge class for 4-H members and a class for adults. (Adults eligible for this class include volunteers and those 61 Directions: 1. In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda. Set aside. 730 Consumer Management 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use no stick baking foil. An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, 3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream comparison shopping, money management, and consumer of tarter, and salt. Cut in butter til crumbly. rights and responsibilities. 4. Add raisins and walnuts. 5. Add egg and vanilla to sour cream mixture. Add to the dry ingredients. 6. Stir. The mixture will seem dry until you stir about 20 times. 740 Food & Nutrition 7. Turn dough onto lightly sugared board. Knead until mixture An exhibit that shows learning through cooking, baking, stays together. You may want to divide mixture into two balls eating and choosing healthy foods, including safety practices. for easier handling. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick Exhibits may include prepared products or educational round. Cut into 8-12 wedges, and place 2 inches apart on the displays. See also 4-H 3023 “Inappropriate Food Exhibits for prepared baking sheet. Iowa 4-H Fairs” for additional information regarding prepared 8. Sprinkle with additional sugar. 9. Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden and preserved food products. brown on the bottom. Food & Nutrition Special Rules 1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, DEPARTMENT 1 - CLASS A judged or displayed. LOT NUMBER 206-Junior Challenge Exhibit 2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate 207-Intermediate Challenge for human consumption. Exhibit 208-Senior Challenge 3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked Exhibit 209-Adult Challenge Premiums: Blue - $2.00 Red - $1.50 White - $1.00 or cooked using only food grade utensils and $5.00 will be presented to the outstanding entry in each lot, if worthy. containers. 4. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. (Display 5
individual items or one loaf of bread, one pie, 4-H Building etc) Place exhibit in a re-closable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. Exhibits 5. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed. Class Descriptions 6. Meat jerky products are prohibited. 7. The recipe must be included for any prepared
food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe. Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements 8. Preserved foods must include the Food that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged go to Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2011 is acceptable. Current http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create for home food preservation must be used. from their 4-H project learning. 9. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for DEPARTMENT 1 evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. CLASS A All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display. FAMILY & 10. If you choose to use a display box, the CONSUMER SCIENCES dimensions are NOT to exceed 10” x 12” x 14”. Posters and other display items boards must
follow size guidelines in General Rule #4. 710 Child Development 11. The use of alcoholic beverages in the An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is child care, growth and development, safety and health, NOT permitted. children with special needs, and careers in child development. 750 Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and 720 Clothing and Fashion healthy lifestyle choices. An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased clothing and accessories. 760 Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and
62 caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new 2. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use 770 Sewing and Needle Arts ready-cut window mats or have matting done An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, professionally. 4-Hers are responsible for design crocheting, or other needle arts, the use and care of fabrics and decisions such as border, color and size. Framed fibers, or the construction of clothing and other items. photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged. 790 Other Family and Consumer Science 3. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and covering. consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family 4. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that & Consumer Science class listed. are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. CLASS B - Slides should be numbered. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 5. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes.
810 Citizenship 6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your be appropriate for public display in a community, your country or your world. 4-H setting.
820 Communication An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms. 2012 Photo 830 Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and Challenge influencing others in a positive way.
840 Music (SF610) Four Season Photo taken in one location An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, (Begin Now, so you get all four seasons) composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or Participants may enter up to three history. groupings. Two of the three MUST be taken in Hamilton County, Iowa. One may be 890 Self-Determined taken outside of Hamilton County. If only An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure entering one or two photos they MUST be and does not fit any other class. taking in Hamilton County. The Four Seasons are to be collage (one photo for DEPARTMENT 2 each season) merged into one photo composite. The place where the photo was taken must CLASS C - be documented on the back of the photo.
The Photo maybe used by the County CREATIVE ARTS Conservation; those will become the property of the County Conservation, if they 620 Photography request them. An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that There will be four divisions: Junior, shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to Intermediate, Senior, and an Adult Class. modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video. Limit of The photo entries are to be 8 x 10’s and mounted (either surface or window mounts). 6 single photos per exhibitor + 1 entry in each of the rd following categories creative photo, a series, photo idea or They will be entered on July 23 during the educational display, if desired. normal 4-H exhibit judging and will not be conferenced judged. The judging for this Photography Special Rules: “Challenge Class” will be done during the county fair by a team of judges. 1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.
They may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital
cameras and computer manipulation programs.
Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year.
63 630 Visual Arts landscape design. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department 4.) An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual 560 Outdoor Adventures arts topic. An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, Visual Arts Special Rules: camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities. 1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, 570 Safety and Education in Shooting whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate
surface for a process technique or application of Sports original design. An exhibit that shows learning about safe and wildlife 2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or management, responsible use of firearms and archery. inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery process for creating the object and design must be equipment is allowed if tips are removed from arrows). included. 590 Other Agriculture and Natural 3. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant Resources modification to an existing design to make a new and An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural original statement by the artist. resources and does not fit in any of the classes. 4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the
original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted CLASS E - or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or TECHNOLOGY trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm 910 Storytelling Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video. DEPARTMENT 3 Creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using
digital video software, production techniques, or CLASS D - other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original AGRICULTURE, ANIMALS material included as part of a film/movie/video.
AND NATURAL RESOURCES 940 Science, Engineering & Technology
Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how 510 Animal Science science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology. poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required. 920 Mechanics 520 Veterinary Science Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive, An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy. electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and restoration. 530 Crop Production An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and 930 Woodworking value of field crops. Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. 540 Environment and Sustainability Exhibits may include newly constructed or An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items. their environment including energy, stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes collections.
550 Horticulture An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small fruits, vegetable and flower gardens, and
64 115- Plate of 3 turnips DEPARTMENT 4 116 – Plate of 3 kohlrabi 117 – Plate of 3 rhubarb 118 - Plate of 3 gourds CLASS M 119 – Plate of unusual vegetables. (May be any vegetable not listed above: include a reasonable amount of one or more kinds.) 120 – Jumbo vegetable – (Any vegetable large for size) 4-H HORTICULTURE 121 – Novelty-Artistic Figure – Made from fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) grown by exhibitor. Accessories allowed. 122 – A display of vegetables raised as the result of work done in SUPERINTENDENTS: Yvonne Nilles 4-H. May include from one to five different kinds or species of ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Master Gardeners vegetables, prepared and displayed as recommended in publication 4-H 462: “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit.” Vegetables are to be judged on the standards listed in 1 See 4-H Exhibit Building Rules. the above publication to an individual species basis. 2 Each exhibitor may make one entry per exhibit idea except 123 – Single specimen flower. (Grown by member and exhibited in where noted. clear glass container with water to keep fresh. May have up to 3 Firm white paper plates should be used to contain most of the 3 different entries in each subclass.) entries. a. Annuals 4 Attach entry tag with string through a hole near edge of plate, b. Perennials also write entry number on bottom of plate. Otherwise, attach c. Bulbs, corms or tubers entry tag logically and securely. Entry tags should have variety d. Other ornamentals name listed if known. 124 – Collection of 5 different flowers, named. (May be 5 different 5 Evaluation will be based on - Condition: specimens should be colors or shades of same variety. Exhibited in a clear glass clean and free from blemishes. Uniformity: specimens should container.) be uniform in size, maturity and color. Form: form should be 125 – A decorative arrangement of fresh flowers and/or plant typical of the variety, regular and smooth. Size: specimens materials in a vase arranged by the member from materials should be medium to moderately large size (Over-mature or grown by the member. very small specimens rate low). Color: color should be typical of 126 – Houseplants – (Must be owned and cared by exhibitor at least 5 the variety, and uniform throughout. weeks prior to fair. May have more than one plant of same 6 Be sure to check publication 4-H 462: "Harvesting and kind in the same container. One entry per subclass allowed.) Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit" for proper exhibit preparation. a. Blooming plant 7 Premiums awarded as stated in 4-H Exhibit Building Rules. Tag b. Foliage plant Example: 4 M 109a – Plate of 3 potatoes, red – ‘Pontiac’ c. Cactus or succulent
d. Dish garden, 3 or more different plants, named Lot Numbers: 101 - Sweet corn, 3 ears (in husk)
102 - Plate of 5 cucumbers (small pickling) NOTE: for Horticulture Canned Goods – Lots 127 & 128 103 - Plate of 3 beets Use Preserved Food 4-H Exhibit Label – VI-991201-WB/SAS 104 - One head of cabbage Only food processed after August 1 of last year is acceptable. Current 105 - Plate of 3 carrots 106 - Plate of 2 cucumbers (slicing) USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food 107 - Plate of 3 onions (dried) preservation methods must be used. Check at County Extension a. White Office for recommended practices or call the ISU Answer Line 1- b. Yellow 800-262-3894 for current researched information. c. Other 108 - Plate of 3 peppers 127 – One jar of canned vegetables. (Two separate entries of a. Hot different kinds per person allowed.) Must state process used. b. Sweet 128 – One jar (or glass) canned fruit, jelly or jam from fruit grown by 109 - Plate of 3 potatoes the garden project member and canned by her/him, with or a. Red without help. (May have two different entries.) b. White c. Other SPECIAL CATEGORY FOR COUNTY FAIR 110 - Plate of 6 snap beans ONLY: LOT NO: 777-Bucket of Flowers 111 - Plate of 1 summer squash A bucket container with flowers that have been grown by exhibitor 112 - Plate of 1 winter squash and named as to the varieties planted. Exhibitor must make and 113 - Plate of 6 cocktail or cherry tomatoes include a waterproof card listing variety of flowers/plants used. To 114 - Plate of 3 ripe tomatoes (no green ones) be exhibited outside of Floral Hall.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS 12. No straw allowed in any livestock barns. (See Exception) No bedding is allowed in beef or dairy pens. (See Exception) JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT EXCEPTION: For health reasons, bedding, including straw, may be (4-H and VOAG-FFA) used for milking Dairy Cows only. Wood chips/sawdust/shavings are (ALSO SEE GENERAL RULES IN FRONT OF 4-H SECTION) allowed in the sheep barns. Sawdust allowed in the horse barns. 1. All animals must have been properly enrolled as a 4-H project or Sawdust or shavings must be used in swine pens. VoAg-FFA enterprise. 13. Pens must be cleaned and will be checked by Superintendents 2. All Market Beef must have been weighed in by January 15th and following removal of livestock. Exhibitors failing to do so will Market Sheep and Market Meat Goats by May 15th at a designated forfeit premiums. time and site. All livestock must have been identified on Livestock 14. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects ID and on file at the Extension Office by May 15. or conformation in animals exhibited, such as pumping or injecting 3. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN – Excusing a member from air, will be considered as fraud and deception. This includes no personally exhibiting his or her animal(s) defeats the important painting (or black adhesive) above the hooves on beef animals. Fair objectives of 4-H/FFA work. Hence, the management does not officials do not allow the use of diesel fuel on hogs. All animals approve the use of substitute showmen except in extreme cases. giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition at If a 4-Her or FFA member is injured or is seriously ill at the time of the Hamilton County Fair. The Hamilton County Fair Board will the show or is involved in another FAIR activity with a non-flexible make final rulings. (Exception: False switches will be permitted on schedule at which their presence is mandatory (i.e. another livestock beef and tails extensions on Horses.) show, queen contest, quiz bowl, Pride of Iowa) the 4-Her or FFA 15. Entry fees must be paid at the time entries are made or they will member may submit an application for a substitute showman. The not be accepted. No refunds. See individual Department rules for Superintendents will decide on eligibility. The substitute showman limitations on entries. must be a 4-Her or FFA member eligible to exhibit at the fair, already Dairy, Beef…………...... ….$5 per head exhibiting in the species, and APPROVED IN ADVANCE OF Bucket/Bottle Calf...... No Fee THE SHOW by the superintendents. Returning Bucket/Bottle……………$5 per head Forms for the approval of substitute showman may be obtained from Goats...... …...$3 per head the Extension Office or from the extension website. These forms Swine...... ……$3 per head must be filled out completely and approved IN ADVANCE OF THE Horses………………………………$3 per lot SHOW. If the request is approved, the form will be handed to the Horseless Horse…………………….$.50/lot clerk checking the class into the show ring. Sheep…………………………...... $3 per head An exhibitor, who has more than one animal in a class, need not Bottle Lambs...... No fee secure approval for another eligible showman (someone already Rabbits, Poultry...... $3 per head exhibiting in that species) to exhibit one of his/her animals. Pets...... $3 per pet However, it is expected such cases will be brought to the attention of Dog Obedience...... $4 per dog the clerk checking animals into the check-in area or show ring. 16. Swine and sheep entries are open to out-of-county townships that No substitution will be allowed for showmanship lots. border Hamilton County for 4-H and FFA members. Beef and horse 4. All purebred livestock exhibited in breeding classes must be entries are open to 4-H and FFA members in adjoining counties. registered and recorded in the exhibitor's name or in partnership with 17. Market livestock will be weighed on entry day only and will not parent or guardian prior to the date of showing. be reweighed on sale day. 5. In the event of two entries in one class or illness of exhibitor, a 18. No livestock will be allowed in the sale unless it has been bonafide VoAg-FFA or 4-H member, enrolled per Items 1 and 2 in entered in the 4-H or VoAg-FFA departments, a complete record has General Rules, may show the animal upon approval of the been kept and the animal has been shown in the ring. Department Superintendent. 19. All Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine Exhibitors 6. All animals will be placed on a merit basis into blue, red or white must have their FSQA Certification recorded with the Hamilton ribbon groups. To be considered for a champion ribbon and/or County Extension Office in order to be eligible to show at the trophy, the animals must receive a blue ribbon and be of county and Iowa State Fair. championship quality (as designated by judge). 20. ALL LIVESTOCK TRAILERS MUST BE STORED OFF 7. All exhibitors must comply with the general rules and health SITE DURING THE WEEK OF THE FAIR. TRAILERS WILL requirements of the Hamilton County Fair. BE ALLOWED TO COME ON THE GROUNDS SUNDAY 8. Each exhibitor shall wear the official rust-colored Hamilton AND MUST BE PARKED ON RACE TRACK, LINING UP ON County Exposition T-shirt or a plain white T-shirt, and long pants, EAST SIDE AND WILL BE RELEASE FROM THERE when exhibiting in 4-H/FFA Shows. Appropriate shoes (no sandals) STARTING AT 6PM BY A FAIRBOARD REPRESENTATIVE. should be worn. When exhibiting in strictly 4-H, a 4-H T-shirt can PLEASE SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR MAP. be worn. Entrants failing to comply with any of the rules are not eligible to exhibit. 9. Showmanship-Only Hamilton Co. exhibitors are eligible to participate in showmanship classes. Judging will be according to the following criteria, in order of importance: Presenting the animal in ring; appearance of animal; appearance and merits of exhibitor; showing any other animals; promptness to arena. The animal brought into the ring must be the property of the entrant and must be exhibited in a regular livestock class (Market or Breeding). 10. All livestock superintendents MUST ADHERE to fair check- in times. 11. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday will forfeit premiums, will be stripped of any titles, and will have a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair.
66 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITIONS OF 2. If a second Warning has to be issued to the exhibitor, they LIVESTOCK, POULTRY AND BIRDS AT COUNTY FAIRS will lose their premium money. 4-H AND/OR FFA EXHIBITIONS 3. A third Warning will result in a meeting with the barn superintendent, an extension staff personnel, the 1. Iowa 4-H Animal Care & Management disclosure Statements herdsmanship judge, and a 4-H & Youth Committee for ALL Livestock Animals and Horses WILL BE TURNED IN member, the exhibitor and his/her parent(s). Final result AT THE FAIR UPON CHECK-IN. (These are to filled out and could be being barred from the 2013 Hamilton County Fair. signed – the forms are available at the Extension Office or on our county web-site www.extension.iastate.edu/hamilton 2. No individual health certificates will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at a County Fair 4-H and/or FFA exhibition, but must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an HERDSMANSHIP accredited veterinarian. Dr. Richard Stribe of Webster City is the Beef; Goats; Horse; Sheep; Swine; Rabbits; Poultry official veterinarian. In each species: First place club/chapter - $25; second place POULTRY - All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. club/chapter - $20; third place club/chapter - $15. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and an authorized tester must have performed the test. If you need to have your poultry tested, you can contact the Extension Office for a list of DEPARTMENT 10 - SHEEP licensed testers. CLASS A Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds SUPERINTENDENTS: Gerald Gourley, John J. G. Koop cannot be exhibited. Swine exhibitors must sign an affidavit that ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Larry Bullock, Gary Gourley, to the best of his/her knowledge swine dysentery and/or pseudo Wayne Johnson, Brad Burnett, Whitney Holt rabies has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 Check-in Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Thursday, July 25 months. Judging: 8:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26 Evidence of warts, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, draining Order of Judging: Showmanship will be done at the discretion of the abscesses or any other contagious or infectious condition will judge-could be at the beginning, end or before the Champion Drive eliminate the animal from the show. for the Market Lamb All swine must be consigned directly to a slaughter establishment Dept. 10 - Sheep - RULES from the exhibition. 1. Read general rules and regulations. The decision of the official show veterinarian will be final. 2. All market lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at the county weigh-in prior to May 15th. HERDSMANSHIP DIVISION 3. All Ewes or Rams/Bucks to be exhibited must have the official Herdsmanship will be judged twice a day, everyday during the Flock ID tags from the state (1-866-873-2824). Wethers do not need county fair. Barns will be judged 1 hour after weigh-ins are the official Flock ID tag. completed and 1 hour after each livestock show is completed. Since 4. LAMBS eligible to be shown must have been born on or after a fair is an educational event for all people of the county, it is January 1 of this year and entered on Livestock ID that is due May necessary that the barns and other exhibit places be kept clean, neat 15. and well cared for. Exhibits should look their best at all times for the 5. Lambs must have "weigh-in" ear tags and/or tattoo. Any lost tags public to see. must be reported to the Extension Office immediately. 1. Alleyways 6. Purebred lambs shown in purebred lots cannot be shown in market Orderly, open to fair traffic, free from equipment, swept clean, lamb lot. Market lambs cannot be shown in purebred lot. dry (as possible), and free of bedding. Commercial Ewe lambs shown in commercial lots cannot be shown 2. Stalls or Pens in market lamb lot. Adequate amount of bedding where allowed, bedding clean and dry, 7. Market lambs will be weighed upon their arrival at the grounds and manure hauled out to correct place, feed and watering pans orderly will be divided into lots by weight. and chore pails removed when not being used, gates secured, stall 8. Market lambs must meet 100 pounds minimum weight limit at cards posted and readable, group storage area clean and neat. ALL weigh-in time to be eligible for Market Classes. Up to 2 lambs may Grooming racks must be outside of barn and kept in a Neat be shown as feeder lambs or Commercial Ewe Lambs, if they weigh ORDERLY FASHION on grounds and away from entry gates less than 100 pounds. when not in use. (Visitors need to be able to enter the barns.) 9. Individual market lambs must be shorn to be eligible to be entered 3. Animals and exhibited in market lots. Recommended slick sheared. Clean, groomed, as comfortable as possible, securely tied or penned 10. Carcass/Rate of Gain will be calculated. in correct pen, and animals correctly fed and watered. 11. Each exhibitor may show a total of 7 market lambs, with no more than 5 in either the blackface or whiteface individual lots. REMEMBER: ALL Pens, Stalls, Alleyways and Overall Barns will 12. Each exhibitor may show two animals in each of the breeding be judged after the Junior Livestock Auction on MONDAY, July 30, lots. 2012. Clubs who do not leave their area in an orderly manner will 13. Each exhibitor may enter one carcass lamb. have to respond to the Hamilton County Fair Board enforcements. 14. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of 10 sheep.
The overall objective of "Herdsmanship" is to encourage 15. No straw will be allowed for bedding. exhibitors to present their livestock, alley, and pen area to fair 16. See general rules for health requirements for sheep. goers in an attractive and appealing manner. 17. Sheep Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 11:00 a.m. Wednesday during Sheep check-in. Failure Enforcement of these rules will be carried out with the following to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your procedures: animals. 1. A Warning will be issued for the 1st violation. A special sticker being placed on their exhibitor card will give 18. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. exhibitors a warning. These stickers may not be removed under any circumstances; records will be kept as to who receives them. 67 19. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing 4. Lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at the county livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit weigh-in prior to May 15 and reported on the livestock identification premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year sheet. Junior Lamb carcass contest will take in Rate of Gain. suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and 5. Lamb must meet same health requirements as other lambs for stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exhibition. exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) LOT 14 - LAMB CARCASS
20. Each sheep exhibitor may sell only 2 lambs in the sale. Premiums: (For all other lamb lots)
Blue Red White
Individual Lamb $3.50 $2.50 $1.50
LOT 1 Senior Showmanship BOTTLE LAMB SHOW (Grades 9 and above past school year).
SUPERINTENDENT: Whitney Holt LOT 2 ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Brad Burtnett, Breanna Intermediate Showmanship Gourley, Katelynn McCollough, AJ Meyer (Grades 7 & 8 past school year). TEEN LEADERS: Garrett Gourley, Tanner Hild, Raquel Holt, Shea
Hassebrock, Kaylee Greufe LOT 3 Check-in: 2:00pm, Thursday, July 25 Junior Showmanship Bottle Lamb Show: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26 (Grades 5-6 past school year).
LOT 4 RULES: Beginner Showmanship 1. Open to any exhibitor with written consent, grades Pre- (Grades 4 past school year). kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade as of
September 1 of the current school year.
2. Any orphan or newborn lamb, ewe or wether or ram, lambed after
January 1 of current project year, and in possession of the showing Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th participant by May 15, 2012. Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 3. An exhibitor is not limited to number of lambs identified, BUT is
limited to only one exhibit at the county fair. It is recommended that Premiums paid ONLY to the top 5 placings in Showmanship Lots. if no other livestock is on the premise that they purchase two lambs (See Showmanship Rules-Rule #9 under Jr. Livestock Dept.) for better survivability. 4. The lambs will be checked by a veterinarian, just like all livestock LOT 5 - PUREBRED EWE LAMB (Born this Year) to be shown at the county fair. All lambs must be free of any contagious or infectious conditions. LOT 6 - PUREBRED RAM LAMB (Born this Year) 5. All lambs are to be halter broke. Second grade level is given the option to show off halter. Third grade level is asked to show off LOT 7 - COMMERCIAL RAM LAMB (Born this Year) halter unless they feel strongly against it. 6. A photo record kept throughout the project showing the exhibitor LOT 8 - COMMERCIAL EWE LAMB (Born this Year) feeding, caring for, and working with the animal. The photo records will be shown at the Participant interviews held prior to the 2012 LOT 9 - COMMERCIAL YEARLING EWE Hamilton County Fair. (Born between Sept. 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011) 7. Lambs with fleece (not hair sheep) must be sheared to be eligible to be shown in the Bottle Lamb class. LOT 10 - PUREBRED YEARLING EWE 8. The Bottle Lamb class is to be fun for the exhibitor and also a (Born between Sept. 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011) learning experience. The exhibitor will be asked to try to do the following: 1.) Showmanship MARKET LAMB a. Will be asked to set the lamb (to be divided into two lots, both lots will be combined for Grand b. Will be asked to move the lamb about the ring Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb) c. Keeping lambs between themselves and the judge. The senior showman from the 4-H and FFA program LOT 11 --Blackface Lambs will give instruction and assistance with the basics in sheep showmanship through group or individual LOT 12 -- White or Speckled face lambs instruction. 2.) Record Book and Interview LOT 13 – Feeder Lamb Class a. Basic questions on the exhibitor’s lamb project (This class will be for lambs weighing less than 100 pounds) b. How they cared for the lamb 9. Awards: All exhibitors will receive a ribbon for their efforts and JUNIOR LAMB CARCASS CONTEST participation. To be scanned by Ultrasound 10. Project ends when the lamb is either kept by the exhibitor or sold 1. Entry is limited to one lamb per exhibitor for the scanning. as a market lamb. 2. Lambs must weigh a minimum of 100 pounds. 11. The same general rules required of “Sheep” exhibited at 3. Carcass lambs may be shown in a Market Lamb Lot. Hamilton County Fair will be required to be followed for exhibitors of bottle/newborn lambs. 68 Superintendent may adjust classes according to numbers. Classes will be determined by the Superintendent – depending upon DEPARTMENT 11 – GOATS the number of entries for each division – some may be grouped Pygmy Goats will be shown in the Pet Show together.
CLASS B LOT 10- Junior Showmanship SUPERINTENDENTS: Carl King ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Carlton Ness LOT 11 – Intermediate/Senior Showmanship Check-In Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25 Judging: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26 PREMIUMS PAID RULES 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 1. Read general rules and regulations, Health Requirements, time for $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 check-in and showing and Herdsmanship Division rules. Any goat showing evidence of contagious diseases will be unable DAIRY GOATS ************************************************** to be shown. Disqualified goats must be removed from the barn LOT 12 – Purebred Junior Doe and Fairgrounds immediately. Any goat found to have external Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk. parasites, will be disqualified and exhibitor must remove it from LOT 13 – Purebred Senior Doe the premises immediately. 1 year of age and over Exhibitors are expected to care for their meat goats in an acceptable LOT 14 – Commercial Junior Doe manner. Any abusive care including slapping or excessive Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk. modification of any goats will be grounds for disqualification at the LOT 15 – Commercial Senior Doe discretion of show officials. 1 year of age and over 2. Each exhibitor is allowed to bring up to EIGHT goats. All breeds are eligible. LIMITED to 4 entries in DAIRY or 4 in MEAT. MEAT GOATS **************************************************** 3. All market meat goats will be weighed and checked for LOT 20– Junior Doe identification during check-in. Any evidence of tampering with the Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk official tag will be scrutinized. No reweighs will be allowed. LOT 21 – Senior Doe 4. Weight Limit: Meat Wether goats must weigh between 50 and 110 1 year of age and over pounds. Anything above or below that will not be eligible for LOT 22 – Junior Wether exhibition. Market Meat goat will be divided into divisions by Goats under 1 year of age decision of superintendents and judge. LOT 23 - RATE OF GAIN 5. Age: Wethers must have kid teeth in normal positions at time of Only Hamilton Co. Exhibitors eligible for this competition. check-in, any wether having lost any kid teeth will be disqualified. Top ten (10) rate-of-gain will be shown in this lot. 6. Horns: Exhibitors will be required to have horns tipped blunt on all goats before arrival on the grounds. Removal of horns on grounds is NOT permitted. Premiums: Blue Red White 7. Hair: All goats must be uniformly clipped with 3/8 inch length of Goats $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 hair or less above the knee and hock joints to include the head, excluding the tail, prior to arrival on the grounds. All goats should arrive on the Fairgrounds clipped and show ready. DEPARTMENT 12 – DAIRY COW 8. All goats must be penned in the assigned pens, have a collar and CLASS C lead or tie chain. If your goats will not stay in their pen the exhibitor SUPERINTENDENTS: Mark Hild, Darrel Hay, Randy Schaa is responsible for securing the pens, so their animals are secure. Check-in Time: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26 (That means YOU bring the necessary equipment to make that Judging: date and time to be determined happen.) RULES 9. Exhibitor pens with small kids will need a mess liner (supplied by 1. Read general rules and regulations. the exhibitor). 2. Entries are open to registered purebred or grade animals. 10. All goat exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and 3. Any yearling heifer that has freshened prior to time of judging Quality Assurance Program. must be entered in the two-year-old lot. 11. Goat Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are 4. Animals will be divided by breed into proper age groups. due by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday during Goat check-in. Failure to 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to wear all white. turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 6. See general rules for health requirements for dairy. 7. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 12. There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any goat. 8. Ribbon Recognition: (if designated by judge). Exhibitors in violation will not be allowed to show. 9. For health reasons, bedding, including straw, may be used for 13. No drugs or medicants of any kind may be administered at the milking dairy cows only. For all other dairy animals, no bedding Fair except by the order of the official Fair veterinarian. Use of any allowed, except sand. nonapproved substances are strictly forbidden. 14. Milk out time will be at the discretion of the exhibitor. However, 10. Dairy Cow Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due the judge or superintendent has the right to disqualify exhibitors if by 9:00 a.m. Thursday during Dairy Cow check-in. Failure to animals are not handled in a humane manner. turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 15. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit 11. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only superintendents.) exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) 69 10. Beef Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 12 Noon Thursday during Beef check-in. Failure to LOT 17 turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. Showmanship 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
(one age group) $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Trophy sponsors in the Beef Department will be determined
during an auction held by the Hamilton County Cattlemen. LOT 18 - CALVES - Calved Sept. 1, 2011 to March 1, 2012
LOT 24- GRADE OR PUREBRED REGISTERED HEIFER LOT 19 - JUNIOR YEARLINGS (Breeding heifers will be shown by weight, determined at Calved March 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011 Weigh-in/check-in time)
LOT 20 - SENIOR YEARLINGS LOT 25 - COW AND CALF Calved September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010 Limit of 2 Cow/Calf
Grade or Purebred Registered Cow and Calf. LOT 21 - TWO-YEAR-OLDS Calf must be shown at side and dropped this year. Calved September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009
Premiums: Blue Red White LOT 22 -THREE YEAR-OLD AND OLDER Breeding Beef $6.00 $4.50 $3.00 Calved prior to August 31, 2008
Premiums: Blue Red White Lot 251 – CALF Dairy $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Class is for calves only from Lot 25 (no trophy or premium money paid)
Lot 255 – PROSPECT CALF (Feeder Steer Calf) Calved between January 1, 2012 – June 1, 2012
DEPARTMENT 13 - BEEF CLASS D Lot 256 – PROSPECT CALF (Feeder Heifer Calf) SUPERINTENDENTS: Mark Hild, Darrel Hay, Randy Schaa Calved between January 1, 2012 – June 1, 2012 ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Lance Messerly, Greg Paper, Larry Benda, Sandy Benda, Don Doolittle, Jaclyn MacRunnel, Dan Prospect Calves may be checked in the day of the Beef Show – they Schaa, Nathan Hay, Whitney Holt will be released immediately after the show. Check-in/weigh deadline: 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26 BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Judging: 8:00 a.m., Friday, July 27 (See Showmanship Rule #10 under Jr. Livestock Dept.) GENERAL BEEF RULES: 1. No paint (or black adhesive) above the hooves. Evidence of paint LOT 26 (or black adhesive) will mean disqualification. Also see Rule #15 Senior Showmanship (grades 9 and above past school yr) under Rules-Jr. Livestock Department. 2. Grooming racks must be outside of barn except on show day. LOT 27 3. All beef (exception-Bucket/Bottle Calves) to be tied out in Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7 & 8-past school yr) evening, unless inclement weather. . 4. Tie out assignments will be assigned by club, rather than own LOT 28 choice. Junior Showmanship (grades 5-6 past school yr) 5. No bedding allowed, except sand. 6. Rate of Gain & Showmanship limited to Hamilton Co. LOT 29 Exhibitors. Beginning Showmanship (grades 4 past school yr) 7. No reweighs on sale day-animals will sell at fair entry weights.
BREEDING BEEF RULES Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 1. Read general rules and regulations. Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 2. Entries are open to grade or purebred heifers. 3. Heifers shown in this division cannot be shown in any market beef Showmanship Premiums are lot or sold in the sale. ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS 4. Breeding heifers will be divided by weight. 5. Members are limited to a total of three entries in the Breeding Adult Showmanship Beef lots and two entries in the cow/calf lots. This class will be held after selection of champions. Open to 6. See General Rules for health requirements for beef heifers. parents and grandparents of beef exhibitors. 7. See Herdsmanship Division Rules.
8. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit MARKET BEEF RULES premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year 1. Read General Rules and Regulations. suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and 2. Each exhibitor will be allowed to show a limit of six (6) market stripped of any titles and premiums, received. (The only beeves. exceptions will those with prior approval of fair 3. Entries are open to animals that have been enrolled and weighed in superintendents.) by January 15 of the current year. 9. All Breeding Beef and any Market Beef to be shown as a breed 4. Weight lots will be established so that approximately an equal steer at the Iowa State Fair, must have been ID’s with a tattoo by number of animals will be in each lot. May 15, of current year, in addition to their ID sheet. 70 5. There will be a minimum weight limit of 900 pounds for steers 2. Any orphan or newborn calf calved between February 15th- and 850 pounds for heifers. May 15th of current project year and in possession of 6. Rate-of-gain information will be calculated from beginning participant by May 15th. weigh-in date to county fair weigh-in date and worn by member 3. An exhibitor may identify up to three animals, but is exhibiting. Rate of Gain in Market Heifers will be at least 2.2# limited to only one exhibit at the county fair. per day, Market Steers’ rate will be at least 2.4# per day. 4. The calves will be checked by a veterinarian. All calves 7. Females fed for market will be shown in the Market Heifer Lot. must be free of contagious or infectious conditions. 8. Market Heifers must gain at least 2.2#, and steers 2.4# a day, 5. Calves will be shown by halter or lead rope. before they are qualified to receive blue ribbons. 6. Participant must attend 75% of informational meetings 9. See General Rules regarding health requirements for Market unless an excused absence is recorded prior to the meeting Beef. by alerting the superintendent. 10. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 7. Participants must attend an interview with completed project record book on designated dates. 8. Leaders have the discrepancy to not allow someone to show if they feel the member is unfit at their age to handle the animal. 11. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums, received. (The only DEPARTMENT 14 - HORSE AND PONY exceptions will those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) CLASS AE
12. Beef Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are MODEL HORSE SHOW due by 12 Noon Thursday during Beef check-in. Failure to turn SUPERINTENDENTS: Nancy Kayser, Deb Peterson these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. Check in: Tuesday 12 Noon Judging: Tuesday 1pm 13. No reweighing on Sale Day. (See Jr. Livestock sale rules) RULES 14. Dark Cutter option: Market beef exhibitors selling at auction 1. All contestants will show together. There are no contestant age have the option to contribute to, and benefit from, a fund set up by divisions. the Hamilton Co. Beef producers. A form must be signed before the 2. Any brand or kind of model / play horse may be entered. Judge auction; if needed, see Extension office. will determine size and class divisions based on number of entries. 3. All entries must have an ID tag with horses’ name, breed and gender on one side, and exhibitors’ number on the other side. LOT 30 - Returning Bucket/Bottle Calf 4. Each exhibitor is limited to One (1) entry each in Lot 1 through (Lot division will depend on number of returning bucket/bottle 17. A single horse may be entered in more than one class. Exhibitor calves; decision to be made at that time) will be given five (5) minutes to prepare or set up model in next class if needed. 5. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 require a 3 x 5” card, written by exhibitor, containing information pertaining to the lot and/or horse. LOT 31 - MARKET HEIFER See each class explanation for specific requirements. 6. No halter, bridle or any other tack or handler doll allowed in lot 1, LOT 32 - MARKET BEEF 2, 3 and 4. 7. Tack and/or props are required in lot 5, 6, 7 and 8. Rider or LOT 33 - RATE OF GAIN handler doll is optional, but must be dressed appropriately for the Only Hamilton Co. Exhibitors eligible for this competition. event. Tack and props may be purchased or handmade. Top ten (10) rate-of-gain beef will be shown in this lot. 8. Champion and Reserve horses will be selected from the first and second place horses. Only horses selected as Champion or Reserve Premiums: Blue Red White in lots 1 through 8 will be called back to compete for the Overall Market Beef $5.50 $4.50 $3.50 Halter Award and the Overall Performance Award. 9. Remember: DO NOT ask the judges questions while they are judging a class. Questions about specific classes or placings should BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF be directed toward the superintendent first. DO NOT hover around the show ring while the class is being placed. Contestants should sit SUPERINTENDENT: Whitney Holt and observe judging. ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Jaclyn MacRunnel, Nate 10. After judging is completed, exhibitors are encouraged to display Hay, Dan Schaa at least one model horse with ribbons in their 4-H Club Booth in the TEEN LEADER: Katie Holdgrafer Van Diest Building. Check-In: 10:00am, Thursday, July 26 Judging: 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 27 Class 1 – Breeds / Halter – Horse will be judged on breed qualities such as conformation, color, sex and markings for stallions, mares RULES and geldings. Age groups include Aged, Yearling and Weanling. No halters, bridles or any tack or handler doll allowed. Each entry Lot 34--Bucket/Bottle Calf st th must have a 3 x 5” card, written by the exhibitor, containing 1. Open to any exhibitor grades 1 through 6 as of the information on the breed. Card may also contain information on the current school year. entry such as name of horse, age and bloodline.
Lot 1. Light Breeds – Thoroughbred, Morgan or Paso Fino 71 Lot 2. Stock Horse – Quarter Horse, Appaloosa or Paint Judging: 3:00pm, Wednesday, July 25 Lot 3. Arabians 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 26 Lot 4. Warmblood and Draft Breeds 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 29
Class II – Performance Classes – The horse is presented in a RULES scenario that depicts a real horse event. Horse is judged on gait, condition, proper tack, obstacle and presentation. Tack is required, 1. Read General Rules and Regulations. but rider or handler is optional. If rider or handler is used, must be in 2. Entries are open to horse, ponies and mules regularly proper dress for the event. Tack and props may be purchased or enrolled as VoAg-FFA enterprise or 4-H project. handmade. Each entry must have a 3 x 5” index card, written by the 3. No stallions may be shown except for weaning at halter. entrant, explaining the event. Card may also contain information on 4. Ownership of horse: To exhibit in classes where the the entry such as name of horse, breed and age. primary emphasis of evaluation is the skill level of the 4-H’er, ownership is not required; however, the 4-H’er must take an active Lot 5. English Performance – Hunter, pleasure, stadium, role in the care of the animal. Leased horses CAN be shown in all dressage, cross-country classes. Lot 6. Western Performance – Pleasure, barrel racing, roping, 5. A horse MAY NOT be shown or ridden by more than one person cutting, rodeo in a lot or event. Lot 7. Trail (English or Western) – Natural or arena obstacle 6. A 4-H or FFA member can exhibit only the animal identified on required with horse (Example: Gate obstacle – scene must the Livestock ID sheet as their project. have a gate and horse must be in correct position to open 7. At all times, every horse should be treated in a humane, respectful, gate.) dignified and compassionate manner. The Henneke Body Condition Lot 8. Do It Yourself Performance – all tack and props must be Score will be used as the method to determine the body condition of handmade by the exhibitor the horse, as determined by the superintendents. The body condition of horses or degree of fat cover of horses is a good indicator of their general health. Horses exhibiting a score of 1-3 WILL NOT be Class III – Fun Classes- Show your models in a fun way – dress up allowed to be shown. These animals will be sent home immediately. in costume, show their spiritedness or show your other farm or 8. Horses may have been shown by the member in other shows. wildlife animals. Plush horses allowed. Judged on presentation and 9. NO ENTRIES CAN BE MADE THE DAY OF THE originality. SHOW. All entries must be made by 4:00 p.m., June 22, 2012. 10. AGE is as of January 1 current year for horses. Lot 9. Mares and Foal 11. Only 4-H or VoAg-FFA members will be allowed in the show Lot 10. Costume – judged on presentation and originality. ring. Rider/handler optional, but must be costumed 12. Exhibitors shall wear a long sleeved white dress shirt and blue appropriately. Provide a 3 x 5” card with a brief colored jeans (No T-shirt). Chaps will be allowed for the Stock description of your theme Horse Lot and spurs are optional. Exhibitors are required to wear Lot 11. Fantasy – Pegasus, Unicorn hard-soled shoes or boots, as they are considered safe and Lot 12. Celebrate a Holiday – any horse, farm animal or wildlife appropriate. On Thursday and Sunday exhibitors may wear the model – judged on presentation and originality. Provide a official 4-H/FFA rust colored T-shirt if they so choose. Thursday the 3 x 5” card with a brief description. judging time will take place between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. and on Lot 13. Farm animal Sunday it will begin at 9:00 a.m. Lot 14. Wildlife 13. Horses will be measured at check-in for class assignment. Lot 15. “Most Loved” See health requirements for horses and ponies. 14. Horse Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by Class IV – Horse Management - Class is judged on how you 9:00 p.m. Tuesday during horse check in. Failure to turn these forms manage your model horse facility. Bring your barns with accessories in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. and be creative. Barns and accessories may be purchased or 15. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. Tack allowed in designated handmade. NOTE: If you are setting up a barn with full accessories areas only. Aisles MUST be kept clean. and fences for Lot 16, you will need to bring your own card table as 16. NO HORSE TRAILERS SOUTH OF THE HORSE BARNS! a display area. Exhibitors should arrive well in advance of judging 17. Exhibitors of mare and foal entries must check-in with the time to have adequate time to set up Lot 17. Exhibitors may also superintendent during the official check-in time for Junior Horses, utilize horses entered in previous classes for the display but they may but only need to bring their animals the day of the show. not be moved to the display until after judging of lots 1 through 14 is completed. Exhibitors will be given five (5) minutes to complete the 18. No horses will be released prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. display after judging in lots 1 through 14. Failure to comply will lead to one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and Lot 16. Best Barn with inside accessories. No fences or paddocks. premiums received. (the only exception will be those with prior Lot 17. Best Farmstead/Paddock/Stable Setup – utilizing fencing, approval of fair superintendents.) runs, models and other accessories. 19. In the event of a large number of entries, the Horse Superintendent and assistant, shall reserve the right to make preliminary selections in any class and to further divide the class on CLASS E the basis of exhibitors’ age, horse height, type and breed of horses entered. HORSE SHOW 20. Youth participating in the Horse Show will be required to wear an American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety SUPERINTENDENTS: Tim Holt, Mark Claude Engineering Institute SEI) approved head gear with chin strap and ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: properly fitted harness while mounted and riding EVERY TIME. Virgene Monthei, Anna Green, Dr. Jeri Elliott, Jane Powell 21. Only 4-H and VoAg FFA horse exhibitors can ride horses before, Horses may be stalled: 11a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, July 25 during and after the horse show and 4-H horse riding clinics. Check-in: 11:00am – 2:00pm, Wednesday, July 25 72 Trainers and parents will NOT be allowed to ride the 4-H or VoAg LOT 41 - THREE YEAR OLD or OLDER PONY (mare or FFA exhibit horse with the exception of approved alumni classes. gelding). Grade or purebred, under 50 inches. 22. 4-H and VoAg FFA members shall act respectfully and courteously at all times. Unnecessary roughness or discourtesy MULES should disqualify the exhibitor from further competition for the entire LOT 42 - YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD MULE Grade or show. Good sportsmanship shall prevail. Exhibitors shall not strike purebred or hit the horse or pony forward of the cinch with any object LOT 43 - THREE YEAR OLD OR OLDER MULE Grade or including hands. No abuse of horses will be tolerated. Each purebred exhibitor must keep his or her horse under control or be excused from the ring. Courtesy is mandatory – no exceptions. INTERMEDIATE HORSE 23. All 4-H and VoAg FFA exhibitors must have their horses under complete control at all times. Horses must enter the ring unassisted 50" AND UNDER 57" and the gate must be closed before starting the class or course. Riders will not be allowed to leave the ring until their horses are LOT 44 - YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD HORSE Grade or walking under control. (No horses will gallop into or out of the show purebred either sex, 50" and under 56". ring; this endangers other exhibitors and spectators, and will result in LOT 45-THREE YEAR and OLDER INTER. HORSE disqualification). Rider having difficulty in the ring and desiring to (mare or gelding). Grade or purebred, 50" and under 56" leave should request permission to be excused from the ringmaster or judge. Check the list below for some examples of what constitutes an unruly horse (being lead or rode) that will be excused from the arena. SADDLE HORSE 57" AND OVER a. A runaway horse b. Bucking LOT 46 – FOAL CLASS c. Rearing LOT 47 – YEARLING & TWO YEAR OLD SADDLE HORSE - d. Kicking other horses Grade or purebred, either sex, 56" and over. e. Biting other horses LOT 48 - THREE YEAR or OLDER (mare) SADDLE HORSE. 24. Show management or the judges can reserve the right to refuse Grade or purebred, 56" and over. an exhibitor entry into any class or event if they deem entry unsafe LOT 49- THREE YEAR OLD or OLDER (gelding) SADDLE for the exhibitors or other exhibitors' animals. All show officials HORSE. Grade or purebred, 56" and over. have the authority and must dismiss from the ring any entry that is LOT 50 – Yearling Lunge Line (must be yearling) unruly or not in sufficient control for the safety of the handler or other exhibitors. 25. All horses are to be ridden astride. If for any reason, a rider is thrown from a horse, continued performance is permitted; however, Premiums: Blue Red White the exhibitor should be penalized by either lowering one ribbon group Halter Lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 or receiving the lowest ribbon at judges' discretion. In a timed event, if a rider is thrown and/or the horse falls, it is suggested that PERFORMANCE LOTS the entry retire from the arena receiving the lowest ribbon placing at the judge's discretion. Premiums: Blue Red White Performance Lots 3.00 $2.00 $1.00
HORSE & PONY - SHOWMANSHIP LOTS 1. Riders will be judged on hands, seat and suitability of horse to rider. (See Showmanship Rule #10 under Junior Livestock Department) 2. Hard soled boots and shoes are considered safe and appropriate
and must be worn by all exhibitors in all classes. LOT 35 - SR SHOWMANSHIP – 3. WESTERN LOTS: Riders shall wear an ASTM/SEI approved (grades 9 & above, past school year) helmet with fastened chinstraps are required at all times while
mounted. LOT 36 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP – ENGLISH LOTS: ASTM/SEI approved helmets with fastened (grades 7 & 8-past school year) chinstraps are required at all times while mounted. It is recommended that breeches of traditional shades of buff, gray, rust or LOT 37 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP - canary (or jodhpurs), high English boots or Jodhpur shoes be worn. (grades 4-6-past school year) Black, brown or dark blue hunting cap is recommended. Regulation
English bridles and bits are recommended. Type of hunt saddle is Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th optional. Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 4. Riders should be able to perform not only in the ring routine
demanded of them, but also should be prepared to answer questions, and to perform routines the judge may ask of them. 5. Patterns for all lots will be posted at least one hour prior to lot. HALTER LOTS 6. Superintendents reserve the right to split or combine lots if
MINATURE HORSE entries warrant. 7. NO RIDING IN THE BARN. Horses should be exercised LOT 38 - YEARLING and TWO YEAR OLD MINATURE (Either sex) and warmed up in the ring provided, by the exhibitor only as LOT 39 - THREE YEAR OLD or OLDER MINATURE stated in rule 21. Horses, if ridden should be ridden AT A (mare or gelding). WALK from the barn to the show arena. PONIES UNDER 50 INCHES 8. Judges decisions will be final. LOT 40 - YEARLING and TWO YEAR OLD PONY Grade or LOT 51 – ENGLISH PLEASURE (all grades) purebred, either sex, under 50 inches LOT 52 – ENGLISH EQUITATION (all grades)
73 LOT 53 – NOVICE WALK & TROT(1st yr 4-Her’s or w/approval of project leaders) LOT 76 – COSTUME CLASS LOT 54 - PONY WALK AND TROT Pony under 50”English or Break – Open Arena – 15 minutes Western Tack (all grades) Pony is not eligible for any other walk trot LOT 77 – BREAK THE GATE (all grades) class. May be shown only once in a walk trot class. LOT 78 – EGG & SPOON RACE (all grades) LOT 55 - HORSE WALK AND TROT English or Western Tack LOT 79 – ALUMNI EGG & SPOON (Jr. grades 4-6) LOT 80 – JUMPIN FIGURE 8 (all grades) LOT 56 - HORSE WALK AND TROT English or Western Tack LOT 81 – KEYHOLE (all grades) (Int. grades 7 & 8) LOT 82 – JUNIOR BARRELS (grades 4-6) LOT 57 - HORSE WALK AND TROT English or Western Tack LOT 83 - INTERMEDIATE BARRELS (grades 7 & 8) (Sr. grade 9 & above) LOT 84 - SENIOR BARRELS (grades 9 & above) LOT 58- SNAFFLE BIT WESTERN PLEASURE – 2 or 3 year old LOT 85 - JUNIOR POLES (grades 4-6) light horse shown in snaffle or bosal bit. Horse is not eligible for other LOT 86 - INTERMEDIATE POLES (grades 7 & 8) western pleasure classes. LOT 87 - SENIOR POLES (grades 9 & above) LOT 59- JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE (grades 4-6) LOT 60- INTERMEDIATE WESTERN PLEASURE (grades 7 & 8) LOT 61 – SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE (grades 9 & above) Premiums: Blue Red White LOT 62 - PONY PLEASURE (56" and under) - English or Western Performance Lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Tack (all grades) Pony is not eligible for other western pleasure classes. May be shown only once in a pleasure class.
LOT 63-JUNIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (grades 4-6) LOT 64-NOVICE HORSEMANSHIP(1st yr 4-Hers or w/approval of DEPARTMENT 15 – SWINE project leaders) Remains a TERMINAL SHOW LOT 65 - INTERMEDIATE WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (Grades 7 & 8) All Exhibitors must have Premise ID’s recorded with the LOT 66- SENIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP Extension Office before animals can be unloaded on (Grades 9 & above) fairgrounds! LOT 67 – INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR BAREBACK PLEASURE (grades 7 and above) LOT 68 – JUNIOR BAREBACK PLEASURE (grades 4-6) CLASS F LOT 69 – TANDEM BAREBACK (all grades) – Must obtain own SUPERINTENDENTS: Brent Odland, Kempton Young partner who must be a current 4-H/FFA horse/pony/mule project ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Dave Young, Steve Olson member) ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: John Heeren, Garland Just, TRAIL CLASSES Wendell Doolittle, Jay Heeren, Steve Ostrem (May enter more than one horse in a Lot) Check-In Deadline: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26 (No hogs penned before 3:00 p.m., July 25 Judging: 8:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28 RULES FOR TRAIL CLASSES: 1. Check in starts at 1:00 p.m. – All entries must be completed by RULES approximately 3:00 p.m. 1. Read General Rules and Regulations 2. If obstacle is not completed after 3 attempts, participant must 2. Entries open to either barrows or gilts - farrowed this year and move on to the next obstacle. weighing at least 220 pounds at weigh-in. One re-weigh will be allowed of underweight animals after all other exhibitors' animals Trail Class will include 5 to 10 obstacles. Contestants will be judged have been weighed in. on their poise and confidence, use of proper horsemanship, response 3. All hogs will be weighed and ear tagged individually. of the horse or pony to the rider, ease and gracefulness of the horse 4. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of six (6) hogs. One of and rider, safety and whether or not the obstacle is completed. Each these six (6) may be shown in the Swine Carcass lot and it may also of the obstacles is scored on a ten-point scale. The rider accu- be shown in the Market lot. All remaining hogs may be shown in the mulating the highest total score on all obstacles is the first place Market lot only. To show in the Carcass lot, the hog must weigh 220. winner. Awards will be announced after Western Riding on 5. Hogs must be individually ear notched (with each hog having a Thursday. different number), as recorded on the Livestock ID report, Obstacles may include the following: open, ride through and close a corresponding to ISU system. Ear notch rules will be enforced.! gate; put on and remove a raincoat; cross a wooden bridge; remove 6. Hogs showing fresh ear notches will be disqualified. and replace materials from a mailbox; step through a series of at least 7. Ear notches will be checked in pens following weigh-in. 4 logs; side pass a log; back through L shaped course; dismount and 8. All Swine Exhibitor fair entry forms must have the FSQA ground tie animal; 360 degree turn in 5 to 6 foot square. Certification on file at the extension office, prior to the fair. Each exhibitor must have Premise ID submitted to the extension LOT 70 - JUNIOR TRAIL CLASS (grades 4-6) Office, prior to the fair. LOT 71-INTERMEDIATE TRAIL CLASS (grades 7-8) 9 Swine show is a terminal show. LOT 72- SENIOR TRAIL CLASS (grades 9 & above) 10. All Lot Champions MUST sell at the Auction. LOT 73– STOCK HORSE REINING (all grades) 11. Champion Hogs will be prominently marked to prevent resale LOT 74 – WESTERN RIDING (all grades) following auction. LOT 75-DRIVING/CART (all ages) 12. Each exhibitor may sell ONLY 2 hogs in the sale and may sell other hogs to buyer of choice as long as they go directly to slaughter. NOTE: Hogs not selling in the Jr. Livestock Auction on Monday must be clearly identified by 5 p.m. on Sunday, if hogs are to be sent HORSE & EVENTS –SUNDAY 9 am to the packer in the Sunday evening shipment. If errors are made, it (Only one horse per Lot) is the 4-H’ers responsibility, not the load out crew. 74 13. Hogs weighing over 285 pounds and sold in the Junior DEPARTMENT 16 - SMALL ANIMALS Livestock Auction will only be paid up to 285 pounds by the buyer. 14. If hogs do not make weight, the exhibitor may hold one hog POULTRY SUPERINTENDENT: Arlin Dickinson back to show in Showmanship. (Hog will not be eligible for auction.) ASSISTANT POULTRY: A. J. Dickinson 15. Shavings or sawdust must be used as bedding. RABBIT SUPERINTENDENTS: Jean Holt, Afton Holt, Regina 16. An additional pen may be issued to an exhibitor (if available). Hendrickson, Virgene Monthei No pens may be used unless assigned to an exhibitor. Check-in for Poultry and Rabbit: 7:00am – 8:00am, Tuesday July 24 17. See general rules for Health Requirements for hogs. Judging for Rabbits: 12 Noon Exhibitors Meeting with Judging to follow on Wednesday, July 25. Dress-Up class will be first class. 18. Swine Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are Showmanship for Rabbits: 11:00am to 12 Noon due by 12 Noon Thursday during Swine check-in. Failure to Judging for Poultry: 12 Noon Exhibitors Meeting with Judging to follow turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. on Wednesday, July 25 19. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 20. Order of sale for swine in Livestock Auction on Monday: Livestock sale: See Rule #8 under Junior Livestock Sale 1) Grand Champion Individual; 2) Champion Carcass; 3) Reserve Grand Champion Individual; 4) Reserve Champion Carcass; 5) Grand 1. Each exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of six rabbit Champion Barrow or Grand Champion Gilt; 6) Reserve Grand entries and six poultry entries with no more than 6 entries per Champion Barrow; and 7) Reserve Grand Champion Gilt lot. 2. Each exhibitor will be allowed only 6 pens for each species. SWINE SHOWMANSHIP 3. Poultry & Rabbit Animal Care & Management Disclosure If showmanship classes are too large, Swine Superintendent and Statements are due by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday during rabbit & poultry Assistant reserve the right to split divisions into manageable sizes. check in. Failure to turn these forms will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. No Entries after 4:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS LOT 78 – Run Off Showmanship Class between GRADUATE 4. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed SENIORS & SENIORS appropriately as described in Rule No. 6 under Rules and Regulations, Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section. LOT 79 - GRADUATE SHOWMANSHIP 5. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation (Out of high school) classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that LOT 80 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP species. See Rule #11 under “Rules and Regulations Junior (Grades 9 -12-past school year) Livestock Department.” LOT 81 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP 6. Cages and pens must be cleaned daily. See Herdsmanship (Grades 7 & 8-past school year) Division Rules. LOT 82 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (Grades 5-6-past school year) 7. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock LOT 83 - BEGINNER SHOWMANSHIP from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure (Grade 4 -past school year) to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 fair superintendents.)
Showmanship Premiums are CLASS G – RABBITS ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS Judging – 1:00pm Exhibitors Meeting with Judging to follow on
Weight Classes will be divided between barrows and gilts. Wednesday, July 25
LOT 84- MARKET GILT All rabbits must be positively identified with a tattoo in the left ear and tattoo listed on entry form. No wild rabbits allowed. LOT 85- MARKET BARROW See Showmanship Rules-#10-under Junior Livestock Dept. Premiums: Blue Red White Market Hog $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 Each exhibitor will use the 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Score Sheet. A copy of this form is available at the Extension Office. Showmanship th SWINE CARCASS judging will be held 12 Noon – 1:00 pm Wednesday, July 25 . Real-time Ultrasound 1. Each member who has market swine enrolled as a project may LOT 89 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP enter one of these hogs in the carcass contest. (Grades 4-6-past school year) 2. Hogs are to be entered and identified at entry time by June 24th. 3. All hogs must be earmarked as shown on the Livestock ID report. LOT 90 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP 4. Hogs must meet the same health requirements as other hogs for (Grades 7 & 8 - past school year) exhibition. 5. Either gilts or barrows may be entered. LOT 91 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 6. Hogs must weigh 220 in order to meet carcass specifications. (Grades 9 & above-past school year) 7. Carcass hogs will be exhibited in the arena at the end of the afternoon show. Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 LOT 86 - SWINE CARCASS Showmanship Premiums are
75 ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS LOT 112 – SINGLE FRYER ALUMNI SHOWMANSHIP (no premiums paid) Single Fryer consists of one rabbit not over ten weeks of age and not over 5 pounds. This division allows crossbred rabbits. The fryer must not be pulled from the meat pen. LOT 113 – DOE AND KITS MIXED BREED RABBITS (Doe & young rabbits (25-35 days old). Doe can be shown ONLY in this Lot AND must be tattooed. Kits can only be shown in this Lot LOT 92 – JUNIOR DOE and do not need to be tattooed.) LOT 93- JUNIOR BUCK These entries may be checked in the day of the Rabbit Show – they LOT 94- INTERMEDIATE DOE will be released immediately after the show. LOT 95 – INTERMEDIATE BUCK LOT 96 – SENIOR DOE Premiums: Blue Red White LOT 97 – SENIOR BUCK Pen of 3 Rabbits $2.00 $1.50 $1.00
Age Criteria: Rabbit classes are divided on the following age Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibits at judge’s discretion. criteria (age on date of show) No class will automatically receive any of the awards offered. Jr. Doe and buck------6 weeks to 6 months
Intermediate doe & buck------6 to 8 months Senior doe and buck ------over 8 months LOT 114 - DRESS UP Exhibitors will be judged on "most original" costume for their rabbit. Classes may be combined if there aren’t enough entries for separate classes.
Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibits at judge’s COMMERCIAL RABBITS discretion. No class will automatically receive any of the awards offered. LOT 98 - JUNIOR DOE LOT 99 -INTERMEDIATE DOE LOT 100 - SENIOR DOE LOT 101-JUNIOR BUCK CLASS H – POULTRY LOT 102 - INTERMEDIATE BUCK Judging – 1:00pm Exhibitors Meeting with Judging to follow on LOT 103 - SENIOR BUCK Wednesday, July 25 Examples of meat rabbits include Californian, Satin, and New Zea- land. Other meat rabbits can also be exhibited. 1. Hamilton County Fair General Rules and Regulations apply in this FANCY PUREBRED RABBITS division. Individual purebred classes will be judged against their own breed. 2. All poultry must be clean and free of lice. Failure to comply will Examples of fancy rabbits include Dutch, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, be grounds for disqualification. Any poultry showing evidence of Angora, and Rex. Other fancy breeds can also be exhibited. You disease will be removed from the fairgrounds immediately. (See must have identified the breed of your purebred rabbit on your POULTRY under Health Requirements/livestock Rules & ID sheet (due May 15) in order to show in these classes. Regulations) 3. All poultry must be properly cared for. The fair will furnish Cages. Age Criteria for this class: 4. Poultry Animal Care & Management Disclosure Statements are Jr. Doe or Buck………………….………6 weeks to 6 months due at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday during poultry check in. Failure to turn Sr. Doe or Buck………………………………..over 6 months these forms will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. No entries checked in after 4:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS. LOT 104 - JUNIOR DOE 5. Birds entered at the county fair must be owned, raised and cared LOT 106 - SENIOR DOE for by the 4-H/FFA'er. 6. Entries limited to six poultry entries with no more than 6 entries LOT 107 - JUNIOR BUCK per lot. LOT 109 - SENIOR BUCK 7. Entries will be judged on the basis of uniformity, development and evidence of production (handling qualities, pigmentation and molt.) LOT 110 – FUR CLASS 8. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation (One rabbit selected from entries in Mixed Breed, Commercial, classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that Fancy Purebred, and Meat classes to show for best fur) species. See Rule #11 under “Rules and Regulations Junior Livestock Department.”
Premiums: Blue Red White 9. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock Individual Rabbits $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Rabbit Meat Pens Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums Meat pen will consist of three rabbits of the same breed and variety. received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of Age limit not over ten weeks and weight limit not over 5 pounds fair superintendents.) each. This division allows crossbred rabbits; however, they must be 10. Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibit at judges’ of the same variety. RABBITS SHOWN AS PART OF A MEAT discretion. Exhibitors need to know breed of poultry/fowl. No class PEN, PEN OF THREE OR SINGLE FRYER SHOULD NOT BE will automatically receive any of the awards offered. Blue, red and PULLED FROM OTHER LOTS. white ribbons will be awarded, if deserving.
LOT 111 - PEN OF THREE FRYERS SHOWMANSHIP (4 to 4 1/2 lbs. individual live weight at time of check-in) 76 No entry is required; showmanship will be judged while exhibiting in LOT 2---- Old Cock (hatched year prior to show or older) the various classes and announced towards the end of the show. Top LOT 3--- Old Hen (hatched year prior to show or older) score in each division, Junior, Intermediate and Senior, if worthy. Scores based on the following: 50% on demonstration before judge;
50% on oral questions from judge (possibly a written exam on presenters knowledge, given at a workshop prior to fair.) DEPARTMENT 17 - SMALL PETS & PYGMY GOATS Lot 115 - Junior Showmanship- (grades 4-6 past year)
Lot 116 - Intermediate Showmanship-(grades 7 & 8 past year) CLASS I
Lot 117 - Senior Showmanship- (grades 9 and above) Check In: Tuesday, July 24 – 12:30 p.m. Crestview Senior : Living Tent Showmanship Premiums are Judging: Tuesday, July 24 - 1:00 p.m.. Small Pets, Crestview ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS Senior Living Tent
PRODUCTION & MEAT PENS 1. Entries are open to pets regularly enrolled and identified as 4-H LOT 118 - Production Hens (more than 20 weeks of age) pen of 3 projects by May 15 of current year. hens, (limit 2 pens) 2. To be eligible for the pet show, the 4-H'er may not have exhibited LOT 119 - Production Pullets (less than 20 weeks of age) pen of 3 the pet in any other department of the fair this year. pullets, (limit 2 pens) 3. Entry is $3.00 per pet. Limit of two pets per lot. LOT 120 ----Egg Production – judge 1 dozen eggs 4. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed LOT 121 - Market Pen - pen of 3 (limit 2 pens) appropriately as described in Rule 9 under Rules & Regulations, may be either fryers 2-3#, or broilers 3-4# Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section.
5. Exhibitors must check in 15 minutes before judging starts. FANCY CHICKENS (Age criteria: cocks/hens are male/female chickens 1 year or older) 6. Members need to have pets entered in pet show on the fairgrounds (Cockerels/pullets are male/female chickens less than 1 year of age) only for the time of show. Do not take pets into other barns. LOT 122 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--COCK 7. All exhibitors must be responsible for their pets. LOT 123 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM -- HEN 8. NO WILD ANIMALS. It is illegal under Iowa Law to capture or LOT 124 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--COCKEREL keep any game animal, fur animal, game birds, or endangered, LOT 125 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--PULLET threatened or protected species of fish, reptiles or amphibians. LOT 126 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM--PULLET 9. Cats and dogs must have current official rabies certification given LOT 127 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM --HEN by a veterinarian. Please bring certificates with you at time of show. LOT 128 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM--COCKEREL No cats under four (4) months of age at day of show may be shown. LOT 129 –FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM—PULLET 10. Pets include cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, fish, LOT 130 – BANTAM WATERFOWL turtles, lizards, snakes, birds, dogs, rabbits and other small pets. Ferrets as well as poisonous animals are excluded from the pet CHAMPION BANTAM division. 11. All pets should come on a leash, in a cage or a bowl. LOT 131 –LARGE --COCKS LOT 132 –LARGE--HENS LOT 133 –LARGE--COCKERELS 12. It is suggested that; LOT 134 –LARGE--PULLETS - cats and dogs be exhibited on a leash; LOT 135 – LARGE WATERFOWL - gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, birds, rabbits be in their cage; LARGE FOWL CHAMPION - fish in a one or two gallon bowl or aquarium, no decoration or gravel; OTHER FOWL - reptiles and amphibians in a cage or covered terrarium. LOT 136 ---- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET TURKEY 13. Cage doors and terrarium tops should be secured to prevent (Pen of two, hen or tom) escape of pets and to protect spectators. LOT 137---- FANCY TURKEY (Pen of two, hen or tom) 14. Fish exhibitors must supply their own bowls and water. 15. Pets in this class will be judged on appearance, health and LOT 138--- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET DUCK member's knowledge of caring, handling and feeding of the pet. (Pen of two, hen or drake) 16. Lot champions need to remain until end of show for overall LOT 139--- FANCY DUCK (Pen of two, hen or drake) champion. LOT 140--- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET GOOSE LOT 142 - CATS (Pen of two, goose or gander) LOT 143 - GERBILS LOT 144 - GUINEA PIGS LOT 141--- FANCY GOOSE (Pen of two, goose or gander) LOT 145 - HAMSTERS LOT 146 - MICE Premiums: Blue Red White LOT 147 - FISH Poultry $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 LOT 148 - BIRDS LOT 149 - DOGS PIGEONS LOT 150 – RABBITS 1. All birds must be permanently ID’d with a seamless leg band. LOT 151 – PYGMY GOATS 2. Maximum of 6 birds per lot. LOT 152 - REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS LOT 153 - MISCELLANEOUS LOT 1 ---- Young Bird (hatched the current year of show) LOT 154 - BREEDING PAIR LOT 155 - OFFSPRING OF PAIR 77 (To be exhibited in separate container) the year before. Exercises the same as Novice A class. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in any previous class. Dogs may not Premiums: Blue Red White have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree. Pets $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 LOT M6 - Challenge Novice - For dogs and handlers in second year or more of training. Exercises same as Novice A or B. Dogs may be entered in any other class except Pre-novice A or B. (Scores in DOG OBEDIENCE- 2012 this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High Point Dog. SUPERINTENDENT: Virgene Monthei ASST SUPERINTENDENT: Donna Moore LOT M7 - Graduate Novice A - For dogs in the third year of dog Check-in - Tuesday July 24th 7:30 a.m. obedience training OR dogs and handlers in the 4th year who showed Judging: Tuesday July 24th 8:00 a.m. in Novice B the year before. OR dogs under three years 4-H obedience training who have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to 1) Entries are open to 4-H youth who are enrolled in and participated the fair. Dogs will heel off leash including figure 8, moving stand in the Dog Obedience Training program. and examination, moving drop and recall, dumbbell recall, recall over 2) Dogs must be identified online by May 15th 2012. the broad jump, or high jump and long down with the handler out of 3) Entry fee is $4 per dog. sight for 3 minutes. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in 4) Exhibitor Dress: Exhibitors shall wear 4-H dog obedience shirt, Pre-novice A or B, Sub-novice as well as Novice A or B. Handlers blue jeans and closed shoes. must not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree. 5) Exhibitors must check in 15 minutes before judging starts. 6) Exhibitors must be responsible for their dogs. All dogs must be LOT M8 - Graduate Novice B - For dogs in fourth year or more of leashed or crated while waiting for their class to be called. obedience training. OR dogs who showed in Graduate Novice A the 7) EXHIBITOR CONDUCT- Exhibitors shall not strike dogs or use year before. Exercises the same as Graduate novice A. Dogs must any other unnecessarily harsh physical means of disciplining dogs. not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree. No harsh or excessive corrections are to be made on the grounds. 8) EQUIPMENT- The use of choke chains, buckle collars, and head LOT M9- Open A – For Dogs in fourth year or more of obedience halters, such as Gentle Leaders are acceptable. training, OR those who showed in Graduate Novice A or Graduate 9) No food treats or bait are allowed during the judging of the Novie B the year before. Exercises: heel and figure 8 off leash, drop obedience classes. Treats are allowed to be used in the on recall, retrieve on the flat and over the high jump and broad jump, Showmanship/Handling classes. and do 3 minute sit stay and 5 minute down stay off leash and with 10) The same dog cannot be shown in both the pet class and the dog the handler out of sight. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered obedience class. in Pre-novice A and B, Sub-novice, Novice A and B classes. Dogs must not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree. Dog Obedience Lot numbers LOT M1 - Pre-novice A - Both exhibitor and dog in first year of 4-H LOT M10 – OPEN B- For dogs and project exhibitors of fourth year dog obedience training. Dogs will be judged on their ability to heel or more who showed in Open A the year before OR for dogs that on leash, heel figure 8 on leash, stand for examination on leash, recall have a AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree prior to the fair. Exercises the and finish on leash, sit and stay for one minute, and stay down for same as Open A Class. three minutes on leash. Handlers or dogs cannot have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. A dog may be shown only once in LOT M11 - Dress-up this class.
LOT M2 - Pre-novice B - For dogs in first year of 4-H dog PREMIUMS Blue Red White obedience training and exhibitors that have completed more than one Dog Obedience $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 year of obedience training. Exercises are the same as Pre-novice A class. Dogs cannot have an AKC or UKC CD degree prior to the fair. A dog may only be shown once in this class. DOG OBEDIENCE AWARD QUALIFICATIONS 1). Ribbons will be awarded in classes M1 thru M3 as follows LOT M3 - Sub-novice - For dogs and handlers in second year who Purple 150-160 points are not ready for off leash heeling. Dogs will heel ON leash, figure 8 Blue 130-149 ½ points ON leash, stand for examination OFF leash, recall and finish OFF Red 120-129 ½ points leash, sit and stay for one minute OFF leash, and stay down for 3 White 119 and lower minutes OFF leash. Dogs may be entered in either Sub-novice or 2) Ribbons will be awarded in classes M4 thru M10 as follows Novice A, but not both! Dogs entered in this class may not be Purple 190-200 points entered in Pre-novice A, Pre-novice B classes Handlers or dogs Blue 170-189 ½ points cannot have AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. A dog may Red 150-169 ½ points only be shown once in this class. White 149 and lower
LOT M4 - Novice A - For dogs and handlers in second year of 3) A trophy will be presented to the first place winner in each training. Exercises: Dogs will heel and figure 8 on leash, and heel obedience class with ribbons to the others. off leash, stand for examination off leash, recall and finish off leash, 4) A Grand Champion trophy will be given to the dog and exhibitor sit-stay (1 minute) and down-stay (3minute) off leash. Dogs entered with the highest score in classes M4, M5, M7, M8, M9, M10. And A in this class may not have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree. Dogs may Reserve Grand Champion trophy will be given to the dog and only be entered once in this class and may not be entered in Pre- exhibitor with the highest score in classes M1, M2, or M3. novice A, Pre-novice B, or Sub novice classes. DOG HANDLING/SHOWMANSHIP LOT M5 - Novice B - For dogs in second year and handlers in third M13- Showmanship Senior year or more OR for those who participated in the Sub-novice class Grades 9-12 in the past year. 78 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE M14-Showmanship Intermediate Grades 7-8 in the past year. SUPERINTENDENT: Clark Vold, Dave Entriken M15-Showmanship Junior ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Eudene Lund, Herb Strauser, Grades 4-6 in the past year. Steve Olson, Kurt Veldhuizen LIVESTOCK SALE SETUP: Webster City FFA Chapter An award will be presented to the top Senior, Intermediate, and Monday, July 29 --- Sale begins at 8:00 A.M. Junior handler. 1. The scale at the fairgrounds is to be used in weighing the livestock on entry day, and that same weight will also be used on sale day. DOG OBEDIANCE AWARDS THERE WILL BE NO REWEIGHING FOR THE SALE. The following trophies will be presented to the various lot winners. 2. No livestock will be allowed in the sale unless it has been entered Pre-NoviceA Champion in the 4-H or VoAg FFA departments, a complete record has been Pre-NoviceB Champion kept and the animal has been shown in the ring. Challenge Champion 3. The Jr. Livestock Extension Office must be notified if you Sub-Novice Champion wish to sell your animal at the auction; if the office is not notified, Novice A Champion the animal will NOT BE LISTED in the sale catalog. Notification Novice B champion must be made by Friday noon for Sheep, Poultry and Rabbits; Graduate Novice A champion Saturday noon for Beef and Bucket/Bottle Calves and 4:00 p.m. Graduate Novice B Champion Saturday for (2) Hogs to be sold through auction. Open A Champion 4. After the livestock are sold, they will be returned to their stalls or Open B Champion pens, as the case may be. The responsibility of the member of Champion Dog Dress up his/her livestock does not end until it is loaded into the buyer's Champion Showmanship-Senior truck. Champion Showmanship-Int. 5. Checks for the livestock sold at the sale will be mailed to the Champion Showmanship- Junior exhibitors. Champion High Point Dog 6. Champions and the top three placings in each market lot will sell Reserve Champion Hi Point Dog first, followed by alphabetical selling, starting with the letter "E". Rally Novice A This will be rotated by 11 letters each year. Rally Advanced 7. Each exhibitor may sell only 2 hogs in the sale and may sell other hogs to buyer of choice as long as they go directly to slaughter. (Exception: see swine rule #9) Rally Classes 8. There will be a limit of 2 sale entries per exhibitor in the auction- for poultry and rabbits (a sale entry is a single item; or a Lot M16--Rally Novice A- For dog or handler in 3 or more years of pen of 3 would be one entry.) obedience training. A dog or handler in 2nd year may enter this class 9. There will be four sale statements: with approval of project leasers. Dogs must not have an AKC or 1) for Extension Office UKC RN degree. Rally Novice must have between 10-15 stations 2) for buyer when paying member (Start and Finish not included) with no more than (5) stationary 3) for trucker to give to Superintendent at loading chute for exercises per class. All stations will be completed with dog on a checking off leash. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. (Scores 4) for resale; if applicable in this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High 12. 2012 Sale order will be: Point Dog). Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep/Goats, Swine, Beef 11. The following champions are the only ones that will sell Lot M17--Rally Advanced- For a handler in 4 or more years of individually: Grand Champion Market Lamb, Reserve Grand obedience training, and both exhibitor and dog participated in the Champion Market Lamb, Champion Lamb Carcass, Reserve Rally Novice Class the year before. Dogs must not have an AKC or Champion Lamb Carcass, Grand Champion Market Pig, Reserve UKC RA degree. Rally Advanced must have between 12-17 stations Grand Champion Market Pig, Grand Champion Barrow, Reserve (Start and Finish not included) with no more than (7) stationary Grand Champion Barrow, Grand Champion Gilt, Reserve Grand exercises per class. A broad jump may be used in this class. All Champion Gilt, Grand Champion Swine Carcass, Reserve Grand stations will be completed with the dog on a leash. A person may Champion Swine Carcass. enter more than one dog in this class. (scores in this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High Point Dog). Anyone interested in purchasing livestock at the Jr. Livestock Sale please contact: Hamilton County Extension Office, 515-832-9597, Points for awarding ribbons: Hamilton County Fair Office, 515-832-1443, or Clark Vold, 515- 100-70 Blue ribbon 827-5453. Auction Forms are available at the Hamilton County 69-40 Red ribbon Extension Office, Hamilton County Fair Office or Clark Vold. 39-0 White ribbon
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