Upper Iowa Speedway Stock Car Races Tuesday, July 11 • Hot Laps 6 p.m.; Races 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Headington Repair; Olson Explosives; Barney’s Bar & Grill-Burr Oak; Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank-Decorah/Waukon; Dan’s Standard; JB Holland Construction; Letterwerks Sign City, LLC

NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull Wednesday, July 12 • 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Agmerica Northeast, LLC/Steven & Donella Darrington; Asgrow/Dekalb Seed; Benjegerdes Machine Inc.-Waukon; Bodensteiner Implement; Brynsaas Sales & Service; Bushman Organic Farms; Carolan’s Ag & Repair; Crop Production Services; D&K Sales & Service; Decorah Auto Center/Decorah Chevrolet-Cadillac Inc.; Donlon Health Mart; E & B Christopher Construction; Farm Credit Services of America; Fisk Farm & Home/Decorah; Holthaus Electric; Holthaus Precision Planting; Hovey LP; Iowa Tractor Parts/Ft. Atkinson; Ironside Trailer Sales & Service-Harmony; Knutson Bros. Farms; Kruger Seeds/ Darin Monroe; Kuennen Custom Baler/Josh & Kim Kuennen; Kuhn Enterprises, Inc.; Mississippi Welders; Norby’s Farm Fleet; Northeast Iowa Pumping Service, Inc.; Northeast Security Bank; Norwegian Mutual Insurance Assoc.; Pioneer Seeds/Mitch Hemesath, Adam Tollefsrud & Dave Snell; Prairie Brand Seed/ Arlin Franzen; Reiser Implement-Waukon; Ron & Bob Hemesath Farms; Soil & Crop Services LLC/Steve Darrington & Jay Solum; Structural Contracting Inc.; Thompson Truck; Truck Country; Viafi eld/Clermont; Your Place

Trouble Shooter Thursday, July 13 • 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Upper Iowa Marine; Walmart Store #01-0913; Don Anderson Ins. Co.; Dale Hovden Construction

Arch Allies Thursday, July 13 • 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Agra Trading; Marine Credit Union Foundation; Decorah Building Supply/Marvin Windows; Pizza Ranch; Decorah Newspapers; Decorah Rental; Dan O’Brien Construction; Anundsen Publishing Co.; Gundersen Clinic; KVIK; The Chiropractors-Dr. Kelly Reagan & Dr. Perry Numedahl; Lynch Livestock, Country Inn & Suites-Decorah

Drew Baldridge Friday, July 14 • 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Freedom Bank-Postville/Elkader/Monona; Decorah Tire Service Inc.; Country Garden; Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge #58

Scotty McCreery Friday, July 14 • 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Mabe’s Pizza; Bemiss Distributing; Agra Trading; Farmers Mill and Elevator; U-2 BBQ & Catering; Decorah Electric; Heying Manufacturing Co. Inc.; The Family Table; Sims TV & Electronics; Stanbrough Hay Grinding LLC; KNEI; Ness Pumping Service & Porta Potty Rentals; Ryan’s Repair; State Bank-Ossian/Calmar; Letterwerks Sign City, LLC; Wiltgen Mfg. Inc.; Country Inn & Suites-Decorah

CC Bull Riding & Barrel Racing Saturday, July 15 • 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Becker Hardware; Brynsaas Sales & Service; Pioneer Seeds/Farmers Union Coop-Pat Tekippe, Nolan Hageman; Pioneer Seeds-Kelly Frana; Farmers Win Coop/Arts Milling Service-Protivin/ Farmers Union Coop; Pepsi; T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill; A&J Petersburg Agency; Torkelson Motors; Viking State Bank & Trust/Waukon State Bank; United Beverage; Wicks Construction; Bushman Organic Farms; Gehling Chiropractic; Franzen Sales & Service/Gehl; Massman Construction & Solar; Wyfells Hybreds/Kale Monroe & Daryl Knoke; S & P Refrigeration; Bushman Insurance & Real Estate 2 Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017

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2017 OFFICERS WINNESHIEK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOC. Admission 563-382-8514 President Gary Schutte & Parking Vice President Arlin Franzen FREE Secretary/Treasurer Ron Hemesath Business Manager Edna Schrandt Property Manager Duane Dehning Now through July 10 get a Accounting Manager Mary Fitch

DIRECTORS Grandstand Show Button for $30 Ron Hemesath, Becky Winkler, Arlin Franzen, Gary Schutte, Mark Knutson John Schnitzler, Gordon Tangen, Deann Christopher, JoEllen Foels ADMISSION TO ALL GRANDSTAND SHOWS WILL BE BY BUTTON ONLY. AUXILIARY BOARD MEMBERS Buttons may be purchased from any 4-H member or fair board member Doug Lyons, Robert Sersland, Mary Fitch, Charles Dahl, Steve Duffy, Lori Schutte, Dianne Cline, or from the following area businesses: Shane Courtney, Wayne Huinker, Gary Sacquitne, Darlene Dahl, Beth & Jerry Einck, Jeanett Hansen, Nancy Lyons, Jan Schnitzler, Duane & Nancy Dehning, Pete Schnitzler, Jon Rahlf, Decorah: Bank of the West, Decorah Chamber, Decorah Bank & Trust, Keith Hemesath, Roxanne Huinker, Ron Ludeking, Dave Lyons, Rich Hammel, Bodensteiner Implement, Decorah Mart, Fareway, Farmers & Merchant’s Jan Nordschow, Bob Root, Linda Tangen, Catina Ward, Joe Elsbernd, Dustin Herhold, Mark Holthaus, Julie Erickson, Dave Sacquitne, Kari Tangen, Dana Dotzenrod, Kelvin Rue, Bank, Kerndt Brothers Bank, Kwik Star, Margaret’s, Marine Credit Union, Cheryl Cline, Vicky Hinsenbrock, Nicole Kimber, Sandra Lien, Robin Hansen, Thrifty White Pharmacy, Napa Auto Parts, Northeast Security Bank, Quillin’s, Ashley Headington, Gwen VanGerpen T-Bock’s, Thornton’s Feed Store, Viking State Bank Burr Oak: Country Express, Kirkeby’s, Barney’s Calmar: State Bank Waukon: Village Farm & Home RULES AND REGULATIONS Ft. Atkinson: Citizens Savings Bank, Lickety Split GOVERNING ENTRIES AND EXHIBITS Highlandville: Highlandville Store It is the aim of the management to get as many local exhibitors as possible in all Departments, but Ossian: Casey’s, Farmer’s Union Co-op, Luana Savings Bank, State Bank each year we lack space. We especially URGE exhibitors to engage space in ample time to eliminate last minute confusion. When space is filled entries will be closed. Ridgeway: CUSB Bank & Engen’s Express Citizens Savings Bank, Main St. Mini Mart Entries in livestock departments close Monday, unless otherwise specified. Spillville: Stalls and pens will be not be reserved unless application is accompanied by the required fee. All Monona: Fisk Farm & Home applications for pens and stalls should be sent directly to the superintendent as early as possible. The entries can be made at any time but you must have the space reserved. All assignments will be made Also available from Winneshiek County 4-H Members, Fair Board Members by the superintendents of their respective departments. & Auxiliary and Winneshiek County Extension Office. No article or animal can be removed from the position before 3 p.m. on Saturday. ANY EXHIBITOR VIOLATING THIS RULE WILL FORFEIT ALL PREMIUMS HE/SHE HAS WON. Buttons purchased at the fair will be $35.00. The button entitles the holder to attend all grandstand shows Exhibitors of purebred livestock shall furnish the superintendent of the proper department satisfacto- for one low price. ry proof as to the breeding of the animal on exhibition. Exhibitors are required to have their registration papers with them as this is the most satisfactory way of settling disputes regarding the eligibility of Children 6 & under FREE. animals exhibited. Exhibitors of livestock must keep the space in the rear of the stalls clear and clean and refuse or offal must be placed where indicated by the superintendent. All articles competing for premiums must possess more than ordinary merit. No animal or article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium. Judges may award any grade of premium offered according to the merit of the animal or article. Any livestock which in the opinion of the Fair Board and local veterinarian is not in perfect health, Support the shall be subject to removal from the fair grounds immediately after notification. No person shall be allowed to interfere with the judge during or before their adjudication; and any person who by word, letter or otherwise attempts to interfere with the judges shall be excluded from competition Winneshiek County Fair The superintendents are expected to make written reports signed by the judges, and file the same immediately with the manager. No person shall act as a judge for awarding premiums of which he is in any way a competitor. Become a member of the Blue ribbons are designed for first premiums, red ribbons for second premiums, white ribbons for third which will be affixed by the superintendent. Winneshiek County Agricultural Association Any award made for premiums contrary to the above rules will not be paid unless approved by the board of directors. No soliciting allowed on the grounds except by permission of the manager. Premiums will be paid as soon as possible. In case funds are limited due to unforeseen conditions, Lifetime membership: $40 the fair board reserves the right to prorate the premiums. All livestock shown in the open class must be registered livestock. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to conduct himself so as to NOT endanger another exhibitor Stop at the fair office during the fair (located under the or his exhibit. Anyone violating this rule will be asked to leave the Fairgrounds, along with his exhibit grandstand) or contact any fair board member for the remainder of the Fair and will forfeit all awards and prizes won.

PROTEST Any exhibitor found guilty of fraud in entry of exhibition or violation of regulations will be denied prizes. Any ungentlemanly conduct toward the judges or management by exhibitors will be cause for withholding any premium award. Protest against any entry or against any decision of the judges must Best Of Luck To All Fair Exhibitors! be made in writing and a deposit of $10 must accompany the protest which deposit will be forfeited if protest is not sustained. Protest shall be filed with the president, vice president, and secretary. The decision of the committee on all matters shall be final. DON ANDERSON SIFTING COMMITTEE It will be necessary that all stock entered to compete for prizes must carry sufficient condition and INSURANCE, INC. quality to be passed by the sifting committee. Farm/Home/Business/Auto/Crop NOTICE The Management reserves the right to make any corrections or changes in the premium list. 563-883-8012 or 507-421-6242 4 Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 NOTE: DATE/ TIME CHANGE Jim Busta Band with Mollie B 4H/FFA Dog Show Wednesday, July 12 Monday, July 10, 1-3 pm 9:30 a.m. In Front of Grandstand at the Show Barn Sponsored by Citizens Savings Bank • Spillville, Fort Atkinson & Protivin Kerndt Brothers Bank • Decorah, Waukon & Postville

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NORTHLAND CLASSIC STEER & HEIFER SHOW Sponsored by the Winneshiek County Cattlemen’s Association Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 2:30 PM If you’ve built a corn planter in a farm shop or a Check-in: 10:00 to 1:00 PM at the Cattlemen’s Quarters Restaurant birdhouse in a basement, this contest is for you! Location: Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah, Iowa. Prize Money for Calves Sold at the 2016 Northland Classic Sale Grand Champion Steer, Market Heifer & Breeding Heifers - $200 Acen Tek Reserved Champion Steer, Market Heifer & Breeding Heifers - $150 3rd Place through 10th Place will receive $50 This money will be presented at the 2017 sale toward the purchase of a steer or heifer. HOBBY/SHOP Prize Money for Winneshiek Co. Cattlemen Junior Members and Calves from the Sale STEERS MARKET HEIFERS BREEDING HEIFERS Champion $125 Champion $125 Champion $125 Res. Champion $75 Res. Champ $75 Res. Champ $75 3rd Place $50 3rd Place $50 3rd Place $50 CREATIONS 4th Place $40 4th Place $40 4th Place $40 5th Place $30 Contest will be held at the fair on 6th-10th Place $25 Tuesday, July 11, at 1:00 in the Variety Tent RULES: Entry fee is $15 per entry for Winn. Co. Junior members or calves from sale. $25 per entry for Cattlemen member from another County or State. Show is open to all Cattlemen Association junior members and all Steers and Heifers purchased in the 2016 Northland Classic Sale. Steers and Heifers are shown by weight. For all Win- 2017 Rules: Must be a resident of Winneshiek County neshiek County Juniors we will use the county fair weights. Heifers will be shown by birth date. Health papers ARE REQUIRED. Must be 21 or younger as of the day of the show. Generators are RECOMMENDED. Be prepared to NO professionals (Ex: if you are a professional welder, stall and fit at your trailers. you may enter the other 2 classes), For more information contact: NO restorations, Names must not be visible during judging. Dana Stendel 563-419-5023­ • Keith Klimesh 563-203-0114 • John Anderson 563-382-4844 After judging public may view and take pictures if desired. Bring to the Variety Tent before 1:00 p.m. July 11. CLASSES: 1. Wood 2. Steel 3. Electronics Will be judged: 25 points - Originality; 25 points - degree of difficulty; People with small children 50 points - workmanship. are especially invited to stop at the Toys Go Round Small cash prizes will be awarded. booth located in the east end of the south exhibit hall. Contest is sponsored by Acen Tek! All entries need to be removed between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m. Facilities for changing and feeding youngsters, To enter contact Gary Schutte at as well as for resting, are available in the booth. [email protected] or call (563) 608-4127. Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 5 * NO POWER WASHERS will be allowed to be used during the fair.

DIVISION 1 - DAIRY CATTLE OPEN CLASS Bill Riley’s Iowa State Fair Show Date - July 13, 2017 - 9:00 a.m.

Stalls 3-1/2 feet, $5.00; Stall rent to accompany order for stalls. 4-H and FFA members may show in open class by paying $5.00 entry fee per head. Bedding for Open Class cattle will be sawdust - $3.00 per head. This does not apply to 4-H/FFA animals already stalled. Talent Search Stock to be entered and in stalls before 10:00 a.m., July 12. Reservation should be in by July 6. Contact Dave Lyons for reservations. 563-380-5956. Wednesday, July 12 Anyone taking cattle away during fair without consent of the Superintendent loses his right to premiums. 11:00 a.m. Any class exhibiting 8 animals or more, one money will be added; 12 or more animals, two Winneshiek County Fair monies; 16 or more, three monies. All animals shown from the same family or from one farming unit shall be considered as one The Bill Riley’s Iowa State Fair Talent Search will exhibitor. (No competition). be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the All animals in group classes are to be shown in individual classes. Winneshiek County Fair. The winner of each HEALTH: Health papers required. division will be eligible to compete at the Iowa **STOCK MAY BE RELEASED AT 3:00 PM ON July 13 - THIS IS OPEN CLASS ONLY** State Fair. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd CLASSES OF PUREBRED DAIRY CATTLE 1st 2nd 3rd Class 1 Heifer Calf - Sept. 1, 2016 - Mar. 31, 2017 ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 and 3rd place in each division. Class 1A Holstein - 3 classes ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 The contestants must be legal residents of Iowa. Calf Class - March 1, 2017 The divisions include Sprouts (2-12 years of age) Jr. Heifer Class - Dec. 1, 2016- Feb. 28, 2017 Sr. Heifer Calf - Sept. 1, 2016 - Nov. 30, 2016 and Seniors (13-21 years of age). Acts are limited Class 2 Jr. Yearling - March 1, 2016 - Aug. 31, 2016 ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 to 3 minutes (plus 1 minute set up time) and Class 3 Sr. Yearling - Sept. 1, 2015 - Feb. 28, 2016 ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 cannot include more than 5 people. Categories of Class 3A Holstein - 4 classes ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 acts include vocalists, dancers and instrumentalists. Summer Yearling - June 1, 2016 - Aug. 31, 2016 For a complete set of the offi cial rules, Spring Yearling - March 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016 Contact Edna Schrandt at 563-382-2019. Winter Yearling - Dec. 1, 2015 - Feb. 28, 2016 Senior Yearling - Sept. 1, 2015 - Nov. 30, 2015 If more than 15 acts are entered in a division, Junior Champion Female ...... Ribbon there may be auditions to select the acts which will Class 4 Cows - 2 yr. olds - Sept. 1, 2014 - Aug. 31, 2015 ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 perform at the Winneshiek County Fair. Class 5 Cows - 3 yr. olds - Sept. 1, 2013 - Aug. 31, 2014 ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 Sponsored by HyVee Class 6 Cows - 4 yr. olds - Sept. 1, 2012 - Aug. 31, 2013 ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 Colored breeds - All cows 4 yrs. old or older (Born before September 1, 2013) Class 7 Cows - 5 yrs. old and older - Holsteins only (Born before Sept. 1, 2012) ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 Class 8 Dry Cow - All breeds, any age ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 PEE WEE DAIRY SHOW Senior Champion Female ...... Ribbon Grand Champion Female ...... Ribbon THURSDAY, JULY 13 Class 12 Three best females: to consist of 3 females any age, owned by exhibitor. Only one entry per exhibitor ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 The PEE WEE DAIRY SHOW will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 13 in the Show Barn. Class 13 Daughter, Dam-Cow and daughter, any age ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 To enter, simply bring your child and calf to the east end of the Show Barn. Class 14 Produce of Cow: to consist of two animals, any age, THERE WILL BE NO PRE-ENTRY. HEALTH PAPERS REQUIRED. the produce of one cow, cow to be named ...... 17.00.....14.00...... 12.00 The rules are as follows: Class 15 Supreme Champion ...... Trophy given by Lang’s Dairy 1. The participant must be UNDER nine (9) years of age as of Sept. 15, 2016. Pre 4-H. 2. There will be THREE age groups a) Ages 3 & 4 • b) Ages 5 & 6 • c) Ages 7 & 8 (Pre 4-H) 3. Information needed: (a) age of child (b) name of child 4. Health papers are required to show a calf. 5. The calf must be born after March 1, 2017. 6. The calf can be a heifer of any breed. 7. No clipping is necessary, just washed and clean. 8. Judging will be in following areas: (in all groups) HEALTH CONCERNS (a) The best pair (person and calf). Due to recent concerns for the safety and health of (b) The best groomed calf (calf may win in only 1 age group). animals it will be a requirement at the upcoming (c) The best groomed person. Winneshiek County Fair for livestock (horses, cattle, sheep, swine, (d) Showmanship (5-6 year & 7-8 year). goats and rabbits) to be accompanied by a health certifi cate issued 9. There is NO ENTRY FEE. 10. There will be trophies for fi rst in group, and ribbons, plus other prizes. by a local veterinarian within 21 days of the Winneshiek County Fair. 11. To enter simply bring your child and calf to the east end of the All dogs and cats must show proof of rabies vaccination. Show barn before 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

This decision was reached by discussing current health issues with members of local commodity groups, veterinarians (local, state and Iowa State University Extension), 4-H leaders, 4-H and Youth Committee, Extension Council, and Fair Board Members. The livestock industry in Winneshiek County is valued at over 90 million dollars. We must take every precaution to insure that only healthy Come enjoy the Fair animals are shown at the Winneshiek County Fair. Any livestock arriving at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds July 11-15 unaccompanied by a health certifi cate will be denied entry. Only animals that are being exhibited will be allowed on the Jack Sweeney, Broker SWEENEY REAL ESTATE Bonnie Sweeney fairgrounds. This means no giveaways. Your full-time real estate professionals since 1960! John Sweeney Please leave pets that are not entered in the pet show at home. Committed to Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together Stacie Cooper 563-568-4170 • [email protected] Steve Evanson 6 Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 TUG OF WAR VARIOUS Open Carriage and KID’S RELAYS BALLOON TOSS Driving Fun Show FUN DAY FACE PAINTING FRIDAY, JULY 14 • 9:30 A.M. AT THE FAIR! PRIZES In the Horse Arena Two Divisions: There will be exhibition classes for driving: singles and teams. No THURSDAY, 4-6 & 7-10 years. awards. Fun show will follow with game classes for youth, adults, Organized by single drive and teams. No entry fee. Ribbons for youth classes. JULY 13 Decorah Park & Rec Free admittance and parking. For information call 563-382-3989. 1:30-2:30p.m. Fun Day Prize Contributors: Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Bruening Rock Products, Deco Products, The Family near the Variety Tent Table, Gundersen Health System, Oneota Valley Family A FREE ACTIVITY Eye Care, T-Bocks Sports Bar JUST SHOW UP! & Grill and Winneshiek Medical Center Box Social Friday, July 14 • 4:00 p.m. BINGO Located near Variety Tent Thursday, July 13 Everyone is welcome to bid on box lunches prepared by individuals from 1:30-3:30 p.m. representing various Winneshiek County organizations. FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED FOR FAIRGROUND IMPROVEMENTS Located at the Variety Tent

No Straw or Finely Ground Sawdust Allowed Shaving Base Furnished in the Stall Additional Shavings Available for Purchase

Good Luck Calling All Kids! to all 4-H & FFA Stop down and be a part of our Exhibitors at the Hwy. 9 West Decorah Pedal Power Winneshiek County Fair! 563-382-2961 Pull Contest Thank you to everyone on the Fair Board & 1660 Jordan West Road, Decorah Wednesday, July 12 the many volunteers for your hard work! 563-382-4484 at 12:00 noon

DECORAH LANESBORO Enjoy the Fair! & GOOD LUCK 563-382-4203 507-467-2192 Market Sale every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Market Cattle Auction Sale every Fjelstul TO ALL along with regular sale at Noon Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Regular Livestock EXHIBITORS Feeder Sales: Auction every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Home 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Owned & operated by Joe & Barb Nelson & family 306 E. Water Street • Decorah • 563-382-5210• www.fjelstul.com AT THE FAIR! www.decorahsalescommission.com www.lanesborosalescommission.com 12 Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Kid’s Fun at the Winneshiek County Fair! Kids Fun Zone Daily Activities Miller’s Petting Zoo • Noon to 7 p.m. Monday: 4-H/FFA Dog Show Nick’s Kid’s Show • Several Shows Daily Tuesday: Skid Loader Rodeo • 4H Ag Olympics “Operate like a Surgeon” Winneshiek County Ambulance School Daze Wednesday: 4-H/FFA Shows: Goat, Dairy, Sheep, Grades K-8 School Projects exhibited in the Education Building 4H Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf Show • Kid’s Pedal Pull Thunder Rode Horse Drill • Mini Cooks Contest Decorah • St. Benedict’s • North Winn • South Winn Antique Farm Tractor Display CFS • Ossian • Turkey Valley Thursday: 4-H/FFA Shows: Swine, Horse & Poultry Pee Wee Dairy Show • Park & Rec Kid’s Fun Day Carnival Rides Martin Family Circus Evans United Midway “The Best in the Midwest” Friday: 4-H/FFA Shows: Beef & Rabbit Tuesday Evening - Saturday Saturday: Family Fun Run Wristband Days: Free Watermelon, courtesy of Fareway Wednesday 6-10 pm • Friday 6-10 pm • Saturday 2-6 pm Livestock Auction • Firemen’s Demonstration Open Barrel Racing • Saddle Club Fun Day

Grandstand Shows DAILY: Community Building 4-H Exhibits, Tuesday, July 11: Upper Iowa Speedway Stock Car Races Music Tent, Variety Tent, Food & More!

Wednesday, July 12: Antique Tractor Parade & NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull The Best Little Family Fair in Iowa Thursday, July 13: Trouble Shooter & Arch Allies See website for complete list of activities and times www.winneshiekcountyfair.org Friday, July 14: Drew Baldridge & Scotty McCreery Saturday, July 15: CC Bull Riding & Barrel Racing SEE YOU AT THE FAIR! Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 7 DIVISION 3 - AGRICULTURE For Agriculture entries grown by the exhibitor, there will be a “Best of Show” premium $5.00; “Honorable Mention” $3.00. Rose & Russell Brown - Superintendents 387-0632 FREE WATERMELON Quality counts for more than size in all classes. Any exhibits in this department must have been raised by the exhibitor in Winneshiek or Saturday, July 15 adjoining counties. No article will be awarded a prize that is not worthy, regardless of competition or lack of 10:00 a.m. it. Where there is no competition, only one premium will be awarded. Sponsored by No prizes will be given for exhibits which are short in weight or number given. Decorah Fareway Store All entries must be entered 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10. Outside Show Barn Entries should be prepared using Extension 4-H bulletin 462 - “Harvesting & Preparing Vegetables For Exhibit” available at County Extension office. All entries will be judged on preparation and showmanship. Exhibit and any monies from premium must be picked up on Saturday, July 15 - 3-5 p.m. CLASS 3A - CORN FAIR FUN RUN Entries are limited to corn grown in 2016 except Sweet Corn. Exhibitor shall bear in mind that uniformity and quality are more desirable than large ears. 1st 2nd Saturday, July 15 1. 10 Ears of White Dent Corn...... $2.00...... $1.00 2. 10 Ears of Yellow Dent Corn...... $2.00...... $1.00 3. 10 Ears of Calico Corn...... $2.00...... $1.00 4. 10 Ears of any other kind...... $2.00...... $1.00 5. 10 Ears of White Rice Popcorn...... $2.00...... $1.00 6. 10 Ears of Red Popcorn...... $2.00...... $1.00 7. Single Ear of White Dent Corn...... $1.00...... $ .50 8. Single Ear of Yellow Dent Corn...... $1.00...... $ .50 9. Single Ear of Flint Corn...... $1.00...... $ .50

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Quandahl Quandahl Construction Construction Ridgeway Kevin Quandahl • Decorah, IA Kevin Quandahl • Decorah, IA 410 St. Hwy. 9 Congrats to 563-382-5300563-382-5300 563-737-2239 • 800-383-9936 All types of concrete Cresco all 4-H/FFA All types of concrete 111 N. Elm St. & backhoe& backhoe work work 563-547-2040 • 800-397-9964 Exhibitors! Lime Springs The The SchrandtSchrandt Family Family 132 W. Main St. 563-566-2215 • 800-568-4191 ForFor more more information information contactcontact Edna Schrandt 563-382-2019563-382-2019 www.cusb.com Also located in Osage & Charles City 8 Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 CLASS 3D - HONEY, POULTRY AND DAIRY PRODUCTS CLASS 3B - GRAINS AND SEEDS Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50 NOTE: We wish to encourage our exhibitors to enter seeds and grains that have been 1. Best display of Comb Honey, (1) 4. White Eggs (1 Dozen) thoroughly cleaned, so that the exhibits will be one of the most excellent standards. 2. Best display of Extract Honey, (1 pt.) 5. Cottage Cheese, (1 pt.) Each exhibit of grain or seed shall consist of one peck (1/4 bushel). 3. Dark Eggs, (1 Dozen) 6. Sorghum, (1 pint) Sheaves of grains and grasses shall not be less than three or more than four inches in diameter at center of band. CLASS 3E - MISCELLANEOUS FRUITS We encourage all exhibitors to take special pains to prepare sheaves that are attractive Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50 and meet the requirements regarding size. 1. Pears, Any Variety (5) 5. Raspberries, Black (1 pint) Each legume shall be cured and will be judged on this basis. 2. Peaches, Any Variety (5) 6. Raspberries, Purple (1 pint) 1. Alfalfa Sheaf ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 3. Strawberries (1 pint) 7. Cherries 2. Alsike Clover Sheaf ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 4. Raspberries, Red (1 pint) 8. Blackberries 3. Barley Sheaf ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 PLEASE NOTE: Apples and grapes have been discontinued due to the early date of the 4. Clover Sheaf (Red) ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 fair. We will no longer accept fruits that are not ripe. 5. Clover Sheaf (Sweet) ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 6. Flax Sheaf ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 7. Oats Sheaf (White) ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 8. Rye Sheaf ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 9. Soybean Sheaf ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 10. Oats Sheaf (Yellow) ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 4H/FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING 11. Timothy Sheaf ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 Monday, July 10, 2017 12. Wheat Sheaf (Spring) ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 9:30 am Dog Show ...... Show Barn 13. Wheat Sheaf (Winter) ...... $1.50 ...... $1.00 Tuesday, July 11, 2017 14. Barley ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 4:00 pm Ag Olympics ...... Show Barn 15. Clover Seed (Red) ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 16. Clover Seed (Sweet) ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 Wednesday, July 12, 2017 17. Field Peas ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 8:15 am Dairy Goat Show ...... Danan Lansing Building 18. Flax ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 Following Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Calf Show ...... Show Barn 19. Oats (White) ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 Following Bucket Bottle Show ...... Show Barn 20. Oats (Yellow) ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 Following Dairy Show ...... Show Barn 21. Rye ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 2:30 pm Clover Kids Bucket Bottle 22. Timothy ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 23. Wheat (Spring) ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 Goat & Sheep Show ...... Danan Lansing Building 24. Wheat (Winter) ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 3:00 pm Sheep Show ...... Danan Lansing Building 25. Best Peck of Soybeans (any variety) ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 Following Breeding Meat Goat Show ....Danan Lansing Building 26. Best Bale Alfalfa Hay (one cubic ft.) ...... $1.00 ...... $ .50 Following Market Meat Goat Show ...... Danan Lansing Building Thursday, July 13, 2017 8:30 am Swine Show ...... Swine Barn 9:00 am Horse Show ...... Horse Arena CLASS 3C - VEGETABLES 4:00 pm Poultry Show ...... E.J. Weigle Building All vegetables shall be judged by quality and edibility at time judged. Blue-$2.00 Red-$1.50 Friday, July 14, 2017 1. Beans, green, 6 pods 28. Peas, 6 pods 8:30 am Breeding Beef Show ...... Show Barn 2. Beans, yellow, 6 pods 29. Peas, (edible pod) 6 pods Following Dairy Beef Show ...... Show Barn 3. Beans, lima, 6 pods 30. Peppers, green, 2 Following Market Heifer Show ...... Show Barn 4. Any other variety bean, 6 pods 31. Peppers, yellow, 2 Following Market Beef Show ...... Show Barn 5. Beets, 3 32. Peppers, cayenne, 2 6. Broccoli, 1 head or 3 side sprouts 33. Potatoes, red, 3 3:00 pm Rabbit Show ...... E.J. Weigle Building 7. Cabbage, 1 34. Potatoes, white, 3 Saturday, July 15, 2017 8. Cabbage, red, 1 35. Radishes, 5 tied in a bunch 9:00 am Parade of Champions ...... Show Barn 9. Cabbage, Chinese, 1 bunch 36. Rhubarb, 3 stalks tied (no leaves) 10:00 am Livestock Auction ...... Show Barn 10. Carrots, 3 37. Rutabagas, 3 11. Caulifl ower, 1 38. Salsify - 3 roots 12. Celery, 1 bunch 39. Spinach, 1 plant 13. Cucumbers, pickling, 5 40. Squash, summer, 2 14. Cucumbers, dill, 2 41. Squash, winter, 1 15. Cucumbers, slicing, 2 42. Sweet Corn, 2 ears 16. Dill, 2 heads 43. Swiss Chard, 6 leaves 17. Eggplant, 1 44. Tomatoes, red, 3 B B e e st st ofof LL uck uck 18. Garlic, 3 45. Tomatoes, yellow, 3 to all Fair Exhibitors! 19. Herb collection (5 or more) 46. Tomatoes, cherry, 10 20. Kohlrabi, 2 47. Turnips, 3 Say “HELLO” to CSB staff member Dick 21. Lettuce, 1 plant (in water) 48. Watermelon, 1 Horne, annual judge of the Pee Wee Dairy 22. Okra, 3 49. Largest no. of entries by one Show, at the 2017 Winneshiek County Fair! 23. Onions, red, 3 exhibitor 24. Onions, white, 3 50. Best collection of vegetables 25. Onions, yellow, 3 displayed in decorated box or basket, Citizens Savings Bank 26. Onions, green, 5 tied in a bunch not to exceed 14”x20”. All must be 27. Parsnips, 3 grown by exhibitor. Include a list of 101 Church St., 104 4th St. NW, 109 N Main St., vegetables. 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00 Spillville Ft. Atkinson Protivin 3rd $1.50. (563) 562-3674 (563) 534-7211 (563) 569-8779 Big enough to serve you - small enough to know you! Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 9

Best of luck to all those participating in the 2017 Winneshiek County Fair!

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See you at the fair! Tuesday, July 11, 11:30 am Submit your tastiest hors d’oeuvre(s) at this year’s contest. Must feature a fresh fruit or vegetable. Will you win the $50 prize? Register between 11:00 and 11:30 am Youth and Adult first and second place winners See official rules for details at www.winmedical.org/fair FULL SERVICE GEOTHERMAL LOOP INSTALLATION & SERVICE Tuesday, July 11, 12:30-3:30 pm Tour the WMC Ambulance and play the classic Operation game with WMC Surgery staff!

All Week Visit the WMC Foundation and Auxiliary booth Pictured L to R : Matt Stier, Kevin Knox, Larry Leliefeld, Scott Fairchild, and share why you love Winneshiek County Reed Carlson, Dan Gibbs, Bob Blake, Bryon Ishman. with a fun selfie contest! Tag your photo with #WinneshiekMedicalCenter and be entered P.O. Box 401, Decorah, IA 52101 into a drawing for a valuable prize! 563-382-0300 • Fax: 563-382-0305 www.geo-inc.com Compared to our nation’s 1,300+ critical access hospitals, WMC is SHOP LOCATION: rated A Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States. 407 2nd Avenue SW, Cresco, IA 52136 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah 563-382-2911 10% Geothermal Tax Credit in Iowa! www.winmedical.org 10 Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 CLASS 4A - CUT FLOWERS DIVISION 4 Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50 PLANTS AND FLOWERS ENTRIES RECEIVED FROM 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 10. Rose & Russell Brown - Superintendents - 563-387-0632 Flowers to be displayed in clear glass bottles or jars, furnished by the exhibitor. All classes of flower exhibits must be grown this year. Be sure to follow schedule for All plants must be grown by the exhibitor, must be grown in Winneshiek County number required. or adjoining counties. Exhibitors are limited to one entry and one premium in each 1. Achillea, 3 stems (yarrow) 54. Hydrangea, 1 stem category. Exhibits not meeting specifications of the scheduled entry list will be 2. Ageratum, 2 stems 55. Impatiens, 3 stems (Sultana) disqualified by the judges. When the schedule calls for a definite number, a greater or 3. Allium, 3 stems 56. Larkspur, 3 spikes smaller number disqualifies the entry. Varieties not listed are welcome. 4. Alyssum, 3 stems 57. Liatris, 3 stems ENTRIES WILL BE RECEIVED FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, 5. Amaranthus, 3 stems 58. Lily, Asiatic, 1 stem JULY 10. 6. Asclepia, 1 stem (butterfly plant) 59. Lily, Calla, 1 stem Exhibits and any monies from premiums must be picked up Saturday, July 15 7. Asters, annual, 3 stems 60. Lily, Day, 1 stem between 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8. Astilbe, 3 spikes 61. Lily, Easter, 1 stem Any monies not picked up within 14 days after the fair will be returned to the 9. Babies Breath, annual, 1 stem 62. Lily, Oriental, 1 stem Winneshiek Co. Fair Board. 10. Babies Breath, perennial, single, 63. Lobelia, 3 stems For plants and flowers grown by the exhibitor, there will be a “Best of Show” - 1 stem 64. Lupine, 3 stems premium $5.00; “Honorable Mention” - $3.00 11. Babies Breath, perennial, double, 65. Loosestrife, 3 stems For arrangements and table settings designed by the exhibitor, there will be a “Best of 1 stem 66. Mallow, 1 stem (Malva) Show” - premium $5.00; “Honorable Mention” - $3.00 12. Bachelor Buttons, 3 stems 67. Marigold, Large, 3 blooms Largest number of entries by an exhibitor in Division 3 and/or Division 4 - premium 13. Balloon Flower, 3 stems 68. Marigold, Small, 3 sprays $2.00 14. Balsam, 3 stems 69. Monarda, 3 stems 15. Begonia, 1 bloom (Bee Balm) 16. Caladium, 1 leaf 70. Nasturtium, 3 blooms 17. Calendula, 3 stems 71. Nicotiana, 3 stems All S up re m e C ham p ions of th e Winneshiek C o un ty 18. Campanula, 3 stems (bell flower) 72. Ornamental Grasses, 3 stems 4 H /FFA Livestock S how s will receive 19. Canna, 1 stem 73. Pansies, 3 stems 20. Candytuft, 3 stems 74. Petunias, single, 3 stems 1/2 dozen roses, wrapped 21. Carnation, 3 stems 75. Petunias, double, 3 stems 22. Celosia, crested, 1 stem 76. Petunias, mini, 3 stems Com plim e n ts o f D e co rah G reenhouses, CONGRATULATIONS! 23. Celosia, feathered, 1 stem 77. Phlox, 1 stem 24. Chrysanthemum, 3 stems 78. Poppy, 3 stem 25. Clematis, 3 stems 79. Rose, Hybrid Tea, 1 stem “Growing Beautiful Plants & Flowers In Decorah For 141 Years!” 26. Cleome, 3 stems 80. Rose, Floribunda, 1 stem Jim Lukes, owner • 701 Mound St. • 563-382-3691 27. Coleus, 3 stems 81. Rose, Miniature, 1 stem 28. Coral Bells, 3 stems 82. Rose, Climbing, 1 branch 29. Coneflower, 3 stems 83. Rose, Modern Shrub, 1 stem 30. Coreopsis, 3 stems 84. Rose, Old Fashioned, 1 stem 31. Cosmos, single, 3 sprays 85. Rose, any other not listed above, Have Fun At 32. Cosmos, double, 3 sprays 1 specimen The Winneshiek 33. Cosmos, fiesta, 3 sprays 86. Rudbeckia, 3 stems (Gloriosa 34. Dahlia, large, 1 bloom Daisies) County Fair! 35. Dahlia, medium, 3 blooms 87. Russian Sage, 3 stems 36. Dahlia, ball or pompom, 88. Salvia, annual, 3 stems 3 blooms 89. Salvia, perennial, 3 stems Ridgeway • Decorah 37. Dahlia, cactus, 1 bloom 90. Scabiosa, 3 stems (Pincushion) New Albin • Cedar Rapids 38. Daisy, Gerbera, 3 stems 91. Sedum, 1 stem 39. Daisy, Shasta, 3 stems 92. Snapdragons, 3 stems 40. Delphinium, 1 spike 93. Spirea, 1 stem 41. Dianthus, 3 stems (Pinks) 94. Statice, annual, 1 stem 42. Everlasting, 1 stem 95. Statice, perennial, 1 stem 43. Feverfew, 3 stems 96. Sunflower, 1 stem 44. Flowered branch, 1 stem 97. Sweet Peas, 3 stems a. Berried branch, 1 stem 98. Sweet William, 3 stems NORWEGIAN MUTUAL 45. Forget-me-not, 3 stems 99. Verbena, 3 stems 46. Gaillardia, 3 sprays 100. Veronica, 3 stems INSURANCE ASSOC. 47. Gladiolus, 1 spike 101. Vinca, 3 stems 119 East Water 48. Globe Thistle, 3 stems 102. Violas, 3 stems DECORAH 49. Geraniums, 3 stems 103. Yucca, 1 stem 563-382-9695 50. Heliopsis, 3 stems 104. Zinnia, 3 blooms 51. Hibiscus, 3 blooms 105. Any other flower not listed, 52. Hollyhocks, 3 stems 3 stems (2 entries allowed 53. Hosta, 3 leaves in this class)

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BEST OF LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORS! Best of Luck Have fun at to all the 2017 the Fair! Winneshiek Dr. Peter J. Blodgett • Dr. John E. Wilmes • Dr. Lana W. McDermott Calmar - Fort Atkinson - Ossian - Postville - Waucoma - West Union [email protected] • www.westside.dental Main Office - OSSIAN County Fair 108 5th Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101 (1913 Co. Rd. B32) -563-532-9381 exhibitors!

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CLASS 4B - PLANTS FUN FOR KIDS - JUNIOR DIVISION - CLASS 4F - CREATIONS Premiums - First $2.00; Second $1.50 Premiums - First $10.00; Second $5.00 All plants exhibited must have been in the exhibitor’s possession at least 60 days prior (Ages 12 & Under) to exhibition. This contest is being sponsored by Fareway Food Store All plants must be exhibited in appropriate containers. The Management will not be responsible for any loss. 1. Veggie or Fruit Critter Contest - May enter one veggie and/or one fruit critter. ALL ENTRIES RECEIVED FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ON MON., JULY 10. Use your imagination! Anything made from vegetables and/or fruits. 1. African Violet 30. Ivy, any other Fairgoers vote for your favorite entry! Voting from Tuesday thru Friday, Noon. 2. Airplane (Spider) 31. Joseph’s Coat Winners determined 3:00 p.m. Friday. 3. Baby Tears 32. Jade or Rubber Plant 4. Begonia 33. Lily 5. Bethlehem Star 34. Moses in the Cradle 6. Cactus 35. Norfolk Island Pine DIVISION 5 - TEXTILE DEPARTMENT 7. Cactus, Christmas 36. Ornamental Pepper Kristi Berge, Superintendent 8. Cactus Garden (Collection of at 37. Palm Call if you have questions - Home: 563- 382-2667 least 4 varieties) 38. Peperomia Premiums: 1st: $3.00 • 2nd: $1.00 9. Chinese Evergreen 39. Philodendron All entries must be freshly laundered or in clean condition. 10. Dracena 40. Piggyback Each exhibit must be the work of the person exhibiting it, who must be a resident of 11. Fern, Foxtail Plumosa 41. Prayer Plant Winneshiek County or adjoining county. 12. Fern, Boston 42. Purple Passion No article can be entered in more than one class. 13. Fern, Rabbits Foot 43. Sansevieria No premiums will be awarded on an exhibit that has been entered at a previous 14. Any other Fern 44. Schefflera Winneshiek County Fair. 15. Fig Plant 45. Shamrock Entry Day is Monday, July 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Judging begins that evening. 16. Fittonia (Nerve Plant) 46. Umbrella (Papyrus) Items may be picked up on Saturday, July 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 17. Fuschia 47. Wandering Jew CLASS A - Crocheted Items CLASS L - Machine Wall Hanging 18. Geranium 48. Any other Succulent CLASS B - Knitting CLASS M - Machine Centerpiece & Runners 19. Gloxinia 49. Any other foliage plant CLASS C - Colored Embroidery CLASS N - Rugs (Wool-Weaving-Braided) 20. Hanging Basket 50. Any other flowering plant CLASS D - Cross Stitch CLASS O - Wool Embroidery and Crewel 21. Hen & Chicks 51. Terrarium (at least 3 plants) CLASS E - Appliqué CLASS P - Counted Cross Stitch 22. Hindu Rope 52. Water Plants or Collection CLASS F - Infants Department CLASS Q - Handmade Crafts 23 Impatiens 53. Miniature Rock Garden (Approx. CLASS G - Machine Work (Clothing etc) CLASS R - Christmas Crafts 24. Hoya (Wax Plant) 1-1/2 x 3 ft) CLASS H - Junior Entries (ages 5-12) CLASS S - Wooden Crafts 25. Ivy, English 54. Dish Garden (Miniature CLASS I - Senior Entries CLASS T - Photography 26. Ivy, Geranium landscape in an open, shallow CLASS J - Hand Quilting CLASS U - Weaving 27. Ivy, Grape container) CLASS K - Machine Quilting CLASS V - Miscellaneous 28. Ivy, Oak Leaf 55. Mixed Container Garden 29. Ivy, Swedish Red-Roxy Quilt Company will sponsor three overall winners. The overall CLASS 4C – ARTISTIC DESIGN winners will be chosen by the judges after the initial judging is complete. Overall prizes Premiums – First $2.50; Second $2.00 will be gift cards for 1st place - $25.00; 2nd place - $15.00; 3rd place - $10.00. (All arrangements are to be designs in water created by the exhibitor using flowers and greens grown by exhibitor. )

1. “Snow White” - using white flowers and green foliage HOBBY HOUSE 2. “Let’s Be Different” - arrangement in an unusual container RULES: 3. “Merry Sunshine” - design in yellows 1. Entries will be accepted Monday, July 10, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4. “Feeling Patriotic” - using red, white & blue 2. Entries must be picked up Saturday, July 15, 2017, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 5. “Natures Beauty” - using wild flowers “EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE A HOBBY” 6. “June Bride” - something for the bridal table 3. Two age groups: Adults & Youth 16 & under. 7. “Out of the Blue” - using blue flowers 8. “Celebrate IOWA” - things Iowa is famous for The Hobby House presents a colorful and varied display of hobby collections. An 9. “Happy Holidays” - any holiday theme attempt is made to have something that will interest everyone. We welcome all 10. “Macho Man” - Dad’s Desktop exhibitors and LIST BELOW A FEW of the Hobby Departments. 11. “Cheer the Spirit” - flowers & foliage that delight the eye 12. “Kitchen Klatter” - using kitchen utensils DEPARTMENTS: 13. “Kids Birthday” - create an unusual memory for toddlers to 10 yrs COLLECTIONS: Shells - Sea Life - Mounted Butterflies and Insects - Miniatures 14. “Baby Magic” - arrangements to welcome new arrival - Unusual Dolls - Antique Toys - Pennants - Mounted Picture Puzzles - Travel Collections. CLASS 4D - TABLE SETTINGS Premiums - First $2.50; Second $2.00 CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS: Handpainted Pictures - String Art - China Painting (No silverware please) - Photography - Woodworking - Artificial Flowers - Stitchery - Weaving - Textiles - 1. Good Morning 3. Backyard Barbeque Leather Work - Ceramics - Rug Making - Handmade Seasonal Items. 2. Come Celebrate a Holiday 4. Let’s Have a Party PREMIUMS ARE OFFERED JUNIOR DIVISION - CLASS 4E - ARTISTIC DESIGN Premiums - First $2.50; Second $2.00 SHOWCASES ARE USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES (Ages 12 & Under) Use your imagination and use your favorite flowers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT 1. “Mini Magic” - not under 2 inches tall or over 5 inches over all Edna Schrandt 563-382-2019 2. “In the Pink” - Using pink flowers 3. “School Days” “We will see you at the HOBBYHOUSE, where Decorah extends a 4. “A Day at the Farm” handshake across Winneshiek County” Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 15 2017 WINNESHIEK COUNTY Enjoy all the fun at the winneshiek county fair FAIR QUEEN CONTEST Including CC Bull Riding & Barrel

RULES AND REGULATIONS Racing on Saturday! 1. Each contestant must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on August 11, the first day of the 2017 Iowa State Fair. “SINCE 1960” 2. Contestants must reside in Winneshiek County or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in the county she represents. Highway 9 West • Decorah 3. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one service organization in her 563-382-2325 community such as a church group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, etc. 4. No professional model is eligible to compete. 5. The candidates will be selected by competition in beauty, personality and leadership. 6. The winner will be selected by a judging committee. Judging will be based on the following: Personality, Attitude, Appearance and Awareness. Welcome to the Leadership and Citizenship - Contribution to the Community. Overall Appearance, Charm and Poise. Winneshiek County Fair! 7. The Winneshiek County Fair Queen is eligible to compete in the IOWA STATE FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT, and she must abide by the Iowa State Fair Queen rules. Best of luck to all PLEASE CONTACT : Cheryl Cline 563-382-3517 or email [email protected] Fair Exhibitors!

Fair Queen Sponsors: 702 Montgomery St., Decorah, I A Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30 Country Garden, Decorah Bank and Trust, Decorah Greenhouse, 563.382.8765 Saturday 8:30-1:30 Sunday Closed First Lutheran Church, Gallery of Tops, Hammel Jewelers, KD Rae Jewelry, Mabe’s Pizza, Modish, NICC Cosmetology Dept., Perfect Edge, Peterson Photography, State Bank of Calmar & Ossian, Walmart, & Winneshiek County Fair Board

WINNESHIEK COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FAIR EXHIBIT Thank you to EDUCATION BUILDING • JULY 11-15 Stacy Knight 563-382-5623 everyone who makes Come Grow With Us! the fair a huge success! Decorah 563-387-0191 www.vikingstatebank.com We strive to make our Fair exhibit an outgrowth of pupils’ activities in the schools during the year. In these displays we are aiming to show correlation of school subjects, educational values arising from a training of a whole child and an appreciation of current national problems together with their local ramifications. KOHLMEYER, INC. Since the purpose of the school exhibit is to show what the pupils in our schools are doing, no premiums are given for individual articles exhibited and neither are the schools competing against • Siding (aluminum, steel, vinyl, complete trim) each other. The money received from the Fair Board for the school exhibit is divided among the • Insulation • Seamless aluminum gutters • Thermal replacement windows Pat Costigan, school districts participating after expenses have been paid. President • Storm windows & doors All articles should be plainly marked and labeled giving the name and grade of the exhibitor, the We Challenge Anyone Anywhere To Match Our Workmanship & Prices! name of the school district and the name of the teacher. Referral List Available • Free Estimates www.kohlmeyerinc.com • 563-238-3804 • 1-800-765-1433 • LAWLER, IA

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MiEnergy Cooperative Winneshiek Medical Center Are you known for your delicious hors d’oeuvres? Lefse Contest Share your freshest and best hors d’oeuvres at this year’s Winneshiek County Fair! Tuesday, July 11 • Variety Tent This contest challenges you to include fresh fruits or fresh vegetables, and create starters that are crisp, delicious 1st Prize $25.00 • 2nd Prize $15.00 • 3rd Prize $10.00 and will whet even the most discerning appetite. RULES NEW! 1. Entries must be brought to the Variety Tent (east of the grandstand) between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 11. Judging will start at 11:30 a.m. Simply Starters 2. NO ENTRY FEE. Limit of two entries per family. 3. Should be in/on a disposable plate or tray. We cannot guarantee the return of Hors d’oeuvres Contest dishes. 4. MUST submit 6 plain rounds. Tuesday, July 11 • Variety Tent 5. Open to anyone 12 years of age or older. 6. RECIPE must be included with entry. All entries become the property of $50.00 Grand Prize • $25.00 Second Prize in each category MiEnergy Cooperative. 7. Judges decisions are final! RULES 1. Entries must be brought to the Variety Tent (east of the grandstand) between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, July 11. Judging will start at 11:30 a.m. 2. NO ENTRY FEE. Limit of two entries per person in appropriate age category: Age 11 and under Age 12 and older. The Country Garden 3. Must be COMPLETELY HOMEMADE 4. CHILLED HORS D’OEUVRES ONLY 5. RECIPE MUST BE INCLUDED with each entry, including name, address, and Refurbished Windows phone number. Recipe becomes property of WMC Nutrition Services, but at your request, will not be released to anyone. Tuesday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m. 6. Winning hors d’oeuvres become property of WMC. Variety Tent 7. Open to anyone. YOU DO NOT need to be a Winneshiek County resident. 8. Hors D’oeuvres Judging Criteria: RULES • Fresh fruit or vegetable is the showcased ingredient: Use of any fresh fruits 1. Must be a resident of Winneshiek County. and/or vegetables encouraged 2. Must be completely homemade. • Presentation: Entry is visually pleasing with creative/attractive presentation 3. Only two entries per person. • Flavor: Delicious taste with unique ingredient parings 4. Names must not be visible during judging. 9. Judges selection is FINAL. 5. Top three entries, or possibly all entries, will be displayed during the fair. 6. Will be judged: 25 points - originality; 25 points - degree of difficulty; 50 points - workmanship 6. Prizes will be awarded. 7. Any questions, contact Becky Winkler at [email protected] “Your floor store in downtown Decorah” 519 W. Water St. Decorah 563-382-1111 MiEnergy Cooperative Jeff Schaller, owner Grandma’s Homemade 563-379-1313 Joleen Reiter, sales/designer Bread Contest 563-379-6712 Store Hours: M-F 10-5; Sat by appt. Tuesday, July 11 • Variety Tent • Flooring • Countertops • Window Treatments 1st Prize $25.00 • 2nd Prize $15.00 • 3rd Prize $10.00 RULES 1. Entries must be brought to the Variety Tent (east of the grandstand) between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 11. Judging will start at 11:30 a.m. Congratulations to all the 4H & FFA members for your 2. NO ENTRY FEE. Limit of two entries per family. participation & hard work for the Winneshiek County Fair! 3. Should be in/on a disposable plate or tray. We cannot guarantee the return of dishes. 4. MUST be completely homemade. NO FROZEN BREAD DOUGH - YEAST Flowers BREADS ONLY. Country Garden & Gifts 5. Open to anyone 12 years of age or older. Your Downtown Full Service Florist 6. RECIPE must be included with entry. All entries become the property of MiEnergy Cooperative. 113 W. Water St., Decorah • 563-382-1148 7. Judges decisions are final! www.thecountrygardenflorists.com Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 17

Winneshiek County Public Health Nursing Service Bushman Insurance and Real Estate Junior Cooks Contest Cupcake Contest Wednesday, July 12 at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13 • Variety Tent Variety Tent 1st Prize $25.00 • 2nd Prize $15.00 For teens ages 11-16 3rd Prize $10.00 RULES RULES 1. Must be homemade. 1. Entries must be brought to the Variety Tent (east of the grandstand) between 2. Must contain at least two of the following: a protein, a dairy product, a fruit or a 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, judging to start at 11:30 am. vegetable. 2. NO ENTRY FEE. Limit of two (2) entries per family. Open to all ages. 3. There is not an entry fee and cash prizes will be awarded as follows: $25.00 for 3. Must be COMPLETELY HOMEMADE, with a plate of 12 cupcakes. Can be 1st Place, $15.00 for 2nd Place, and $10.00 for 3rd Place. either plain or filled. Plate must be disposable, as we cannot guarantee the 4. You must arrive a half hour before the judging. return of dishes. 5. You need to have made enough for 10-12 servings, small plates, forks and 4. Cupcake will be judged on consistency, appearance and taste. napkins will be provided. 5. RECIPE MUST BE INCLUDED with each entry, including name, address and 6. You must bring the recipe with your name and address on the back. phone number. Recipe and entries become the property of Bushman Insurance 7. The recipe and food will become property of Winneshiek County Public Health. and Real Estate. 8. Please bring in a disposable container. 6. Judge’s selection is final.

Pulpit Rock Winneshiek County Public Health Service Amateur Beer Contest Mini Cooks Contest Thursday, July 13 RULES Wednesday, July 12 at 3:30 p.m. 1. Entries will be accepted at the fair office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2. Judging will occur following and winners will be announced Variety Tent near the Variety Tent For children ages 5-10 3. Open to amateur brewers only 4. Only two entries per person NEW! RULES 5. Prizes will be awarded 1. Must be homemade. 2. Must contain at least two of the following: a protein, a dairy product, a fruit or a JUDGING CRITERIA Aroma • Appearance • Taste • Overall Impression vegetable. 3. There is not an entry fee and cash prizes will be awarded as follows: $25.00 for 1st Place, $15.00 for 2nd Place, and $10.00 for 3rd Place. 4. You must arrive a half hour before the judging. 5. You need to have made enough for 10-12 servings, small plates, forks and napkins will be provided. 200 E. Main St., Decorah • 563.382.3538 Best of luck to those 6. You must bring the recipe with your name and address on the back. 7. The recipe and food will become property of Winneshiek County Public Health. exhibiting at the 8. Please bring in a disposable container. Ace 2017 Winneshiek Kitchen Place County Fair! 106 E. Water St., Decorah • 563.382.3544

South Winn Veterinary Clinic Enjoy the 2017 Homemade Salsa Contest Winneshiek County Fair! Wednesday, July 12 • Variety Tent 302 Washington St. Box 47 • Decorah, IA 52101 1st Prize $25.00 • 2nd Prize $10.00 (563) 382-4257 RULES 1. Entries must be brought to the Variety Tent between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Tim & Sarah Anfinson, Owners Wednesday, July 12. Judging to start at 11:00 a.m. 2. NO ENTRY FEE. Limit of two (2) entries per family. 3. Salsa can be made from vegetable or fruits or both. 4. Must be completely HOMEMADE. Entries should be in a disposable container Proud Supporter of the Winneshiek County Fair! as we cannot guarantee the return of dishes. Entries must be a minimum of 2 CUPS of salsa. FAST, FULL-SERVICE 5. RECIPE MUST BE INCLUDED with each entry. Recipes become the property of COMMERCIAL PRINTING South Winn Vet Clinic, but at your request, will not be released to anyone. 6. All entries become the property of the South Winn Vet Clinic. 108 Washington Street, 7. Entries will be judged on appearance, consistency, and taste. Decorah 8. Judges selection is FINAL. 563-382-4295 18 Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017

LetterWerks Sign City Winneshiek Wildberry Winery NEW! Gluten Free Homemade Wines Dessert Contest Saturday, June 15 • Wines must be brought to fair office between 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Friday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. • Variety Tent • Judging will take place at 2 pm and announced following • There will NOT be any taste testing allowed by fairgoers RULES Prizes are gift certificates to Winneshiek Wildberry Winery 1. No entry fee. Limit of two entries per family. 1st - $50, 2nd - $25, 3rd - $10 2. Bring entries to the Variety Tent between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. WINE SPECIFICATIONS 3. Entries must be completely homemade. 1. Wine may be made from any fruit, vegetable, grain or juice commonly used in 4. Entries should be on a disposable plate, as we cannot guarantee the return of making wine dishes. 2. Wines must not be more than three years old 5. Recipe must be included with each entry, including name, address and phone 3. Each entry must be bottled in a clean 750ml bottled sealed with a cork number. 4. Each bottle must be labeled. The label should contain the following information: 6. All entries become property of LetterWerks Sign City. • Name and address of maker 7. Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st Place $25.00, 2nd Place $15.00, • Date (month,year)fermentation was begun 3rd Place $10.00 • Category the wine is entered 8. Open to anyone 12 years of age or older. • Entrants are encouraged, but not required, to list whether fruit, dried fruit, or 9. Judges decisions are final. juice was used in making the wine, and any other information which would be useful in describing each entry RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING 1. A contestant may enter all categories 2. Each contestant may enter only one bottle of wine in each category 3. All contestants must be over 21 years of age JUDGING CRITERIA 1. Appropriateness of classification (does the entry belong in the category the The Winneshiek County Dairy Council & Promoters contestant has chosen to place it in?) 2. General appearance (color, clarity, oily, lack of sediment) Baked and Unbaked 3. Bouquet 4. Taste CLASS NUMBERS Cheesecake Challenge 1. Grape wine- white, dry 6. Vegetable/Rhubarb/Dandelion wine- dry 2. Grape wine- red, dry 7. Vegetable/Rhubarb/Dandelion wine- sweet Friday, July 14 • Variety Tent 3. Grape wine- rose 8. Any fruit TWO CATEGORIES - 1) Chocolate 2) Fruit or Plain 4. Grape wine- white, sweet 9. Any other 5. Grape wine- red, sweet In each category: 1st Prize $50.00 • 2nd Prize $25.00 RULES 1. Cheesecake can be baked or unbaked, but should be in a disposable container, as we cannot guarantee the return of dishes. 2. Entries must be brought to the Variety Tent (east of the grandstand) between Best of luck to all Fair Exhibitors! 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., Friday, July 14, judging starts at 12:00 p.m. 3. RECIPE MUST BE INCLUDED but DO NOT include name. Critters C Crriitttteerrss && SSuchSuucchh PPetPeett CCareCaarree 4. Entries will be judged on originality, flavor & appearance, and use of Real Dairy Products. Small Animal Medicine and Surgery 5. Cheesecakes MUST contain REAL DAIRY PRODUCTS. 6. Entries become property of Winn. Co. Dairy Promoters. Dr. Merill Guarneri DVM 7. Limit 2 entries per household. 8. Contest limited to residents of Winneshiek County only. 2339 172nd Avenue, Decorah • (563) 382-1806 9. Judges decisions are final! Proud Supporters of 4H/FFA at the Winneshiek County Fair. Blooms on Main Best of luck to all exhibitors Pallet Challenge Friday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. 2400 Stone Hill Road, Decorah • www.decorahelectric.com Variety Tent RULES 1. Must be a resident of Winneshiek County. 2. Must be completely homemade. Enjoy the 2017 3. Only two entries per person. 4. Names must not be visible during judging. Winneshiek County Fair! 5. Top three entries, or possibly all entries, will be displayed during the fair. 6. Will be judged: 25 points - originality; HUBKA 25 points - degree of difficulty; 50 points - workmanship 7. Prizes will be awarded. Construction For All Your Concrete Needs 8. Any questions, contact Becky Winkler at [email protected] including ICF and 2456 Co. Road A-14, Decorah, IA • 563-735-5524 Decorative Concrete Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 19

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gehl.com 20 Decorah Public Opinion Fair Edition Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Winneshiek County Fair - Schedule of Events Monday, July 10, 2017 Friday, July 14, 2017 9:30 am...... 4H/FFA Dog Show...... Show Barn 8:30 am...... 4H/FFA Breeding Beef Show...... Show Barn Following...... 4H/FFA Dairy Beef Show...... Show Barn Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Following...... 4H/FFA Market Heifer Show...... Show Barn 11:30 am...... “Simply Starters” hors d’oeuvres...... Fontanelle Shelter Following...... 4H/FFA Market Beef Show...... Show Barn 11:30 am...... Lefse Contest...... Variety Tent 9:30 am...... Open Carriage and Driving Show...... Horse Arena 11:30 am...... Grandma’s Homemade Bread Contest...... Variety Tent 12:00 pm...... Cheesecake Contest...... Variety Tent 12:30 pm...... Skid Loader Rodeo...... Near Horse Arena 1:00 pm...... Gluten Free Dessert Contest...... Variety Tent 12:30-1:30 pm.... Nancy’s Timeless Melodies...... Fontanelle Shelter 2:00 pm...... Pallet Challenge...... Variety Tent 12:30 pm ...... “Operate like a Surgeon” and Ambulance...... Near Variety Tent 3:00 pm...... 4H/FFA Rabbit Show...... E.J. Weigle Building 1:00 pm...... Hobby/Shop Creations Contest...... Variety Tent 4:00 pm...... Box Social...... Variety Tent 1:30-2:15 pm...... Bob Denk music...... Fontanelle Shelter 5:30-7:00 pm...... KNEI Pre-Concert...... Fontanelle Shelter 2:30 pm...... Repurposed Old Windows Contest...... Variety Tent 7:30 pm...... Drew Baldridge...... Grandstand 2:30-3:30 pm...... Curt & Linda Gjere music...... Fontanelle Shelter 9:00 pm...... Scotty McCreery...... Grandstand 4:00 pm...... 4H/FFA Ag Olympics...... Show Barn 4:30 pm...... Opening Ceremonies...... Grandstand Saturday, July 15, 2017 6:00 pm...... Hot Laps...... Grandstand 7:15-7:45 am...... Family Fun Run late registration & packet pick up...... Variety Tent 6:30 pm...... Upper Iowa Speedway Stock Car Races...... Grandstand 8:00 am...... Start 3/4 mile run 8:30 am...... Start 3 mile run Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:00 am...... Homemade Wines...... Fontanelle Shelter 8:15 am...... 4H/FFA Dairy Goat Show...... Danan Lansing Building 9:00 am...... 4H/FFA Parade of Champions...... Show Barn Following...... 4H Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf Show...... Show Barn 9:30 am...... Ted Schrandt Memorial Open 4D Barrel Exhibition.....Horse Arena Following...... 4H/FFA Bucket Bottle Show...... Show Barn 10:00 am...... Free Watermelon, courtesy of Fareway...... Near Show Barn Following...... 4H/FFA Dairy Show...... Show Barn 10:00 am...... 4H/FFA Auction...... Show Barn 11:00 am...... Homemade Salsa Contest...... Variety Tent 11:00 am...... Ted Schrandt Memorial Open 4D Barrel Racing...... Horse Arena 11:00 am...... Bill Riley’s Iowa State Fair Talent Contest...... Fontanelle Shelter 11:00 am...... Decorah Firemen...... East end of Grandstand 12:00 pm...... Kid’s Pedal Pull...... Between Danan Lansing Bldg. & Community Bldg. 11:30-12:30 pm.. Good Friends Band...... Fontanelle Shelter 1:00-3:00 pm...... Jim Busta with Mollie B...... Grandstand 1:00 pm...... Saddle Club Fun Day...... Horse Arena 1:00 pm...... Thunder Rode Horse Drill ...... Horse Arena 1:00-2:00 pm...... Squirrel Tail (bluegrass music)...... Fontanelle Shelter 2:30 pm...... Northland Classic...... Show Barn 2:00 pm...... Danae & Company music...... Fontanelle Shelter or immediately following dairy show 2:00-4:00 pm...... Dog Obedience & Agility Demo...... Variety Tent 2:30 pm...... Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Goat/Sheep Show... Danan Lansing Bldg. 3:00-4:00 pm...... Bluegrass Gospel...... Fontanelle Shelter 3:00 pm...... 4H/FFA Sheep Show...... Danan Lansing Building 7:00 pm...... CC Bull Riding & Barrel Racing...... Grandstand Following...... 4H/FFA Breeding Meat Goat Show...... Danan Lansing Building After Rodeo...... Barn Dance w/DJ Thoroughbred...... Near Fontanelle Shelter Following...... 4H/FFA Market Meat Goat Show...... Danan Lansing Building 3:00 pm...... Antique Tractors on Display...... Parking Lot 3:20-4:20 pm...... Dennis Halverson Music...... Fontanelle Shelter 3:30 pm...... Mini Cooks & Junior Cooks Contests (any food)...... Variety Tent 6:30 pm...... Classic Tractor Parade...... Grandstand See you at the Fair! 7:00 pm...... NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull...... Grandstand Thursday, July 13, 2017 8:30 am...... 4H/FFA Swine Show...... Swine Barn FAIR SPECIAL 9:00 am...... Open Dairy Show...... Show Barn 9:00 am...... 4H/FFA Horse Show...... Horse Arena 10:00-2:00 pm.... Pulpit Rock Amateur Beer Contest Entries...... Fair Office 11:00 am...... Martin Family Circus...... Fontanelle Shelter 11:30 am...... Cupcake Contest...... Variety Tent 12:00 pm...... Pee Wee Dairy Show...... Show Barn $200 1:30-2:30 pm...... Kid’s Fun Day...... Near Variety Tent 1:30-3:30 pm...... Bingo...... Variety Tent 3:00 pm...... Martin Family Circus...... Fontanelle Shelter 4:00 pm...... Pulpit Rock Amateur Beer Contest Winners...... Fontanelle Shelter OFF 4:00 pm...... 4H/FFA Poultry Show...... E.J. Weigle Building Drinking System 4:00 pm...... Fair Queen Coronation...... Variety Tent 5:30-7:00 pm...... KVIK Pre-Concert...... Fontanelle Shelter or H 2 0 Softener 7:00 pm...... Trouble Shooter...... Grandstand 8:30 pm...... Arch Allies...... Grandstand

Free Gate & Midway open at 2:00 pm daily Free Parking (except Tuesday open at 5pm) Wrist Band Days: Purchase of a Button will admit you to all grandstand shows. (Pre-fair: Wednesday 6-10 • Friday 6-10 $30, At fair: $35). Grandstand admit- Saturday 2-6 Serving Winneshiek, Howard, Chickasaw & Fayette counties tance will be by button only. Pre-Fair: $18 • At Fair: $20 Ages 6 & under FREE. 606 2nd Ave. SW Cresco, IA Wristband presales through July 10th at 563-547-4014 or 1-800-733-4014 Midway by the Giant Decorah Bank & Trust, Viking State Bank Evans United Show & Trust and Bank of the West in Decorah. Limited time offer. Dealer participation varies.