PLATTE COUNTY FAIR 81st Ag Park Fairgrounds, Columbus, NE ANNUAL July 7 – 11, 2021 Table of Contents Fair Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 3 Platte County Agricultural Society …………………………………………………………………….…………. 4 4-H Entry Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………….………….. 5 Platte County Fair Award Recognition Sponsors ………………………………………………………………. 7 Livestock Sale Buyers ………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 12 Agricultural Society General Rules & Regulations ………………………………………………………….…. 14 4-H/FFA Rules & Regulations …………………………………………………………………………….……… 14 Platte County 4-H & FFA Fair Departments: Animal Science: Showmanship/Record Books ………………………………………………………………..….. 16 Herdsmanship, Beef Cattle ……………………………………………………………………… 17 Dairy Cattle ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Goats ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Swine…………………………………………………………………………………………….… 20 Sheep …………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 21 Horse ……………………………………………………………………………..…………..….… 22 Poultry ………………………………………………………………………………………..….… 23 Companion Animal ……………………….…………………………………………..…….….… 24 Rabbit……………………….…………………………………………………….……………..… 24 Dog ……………………………………………………………………………….………….….… 25 Veterinary Science …………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Bicycle Rodeo ……………………………………………………………………………….….…… 26 Archery Shoot ……..……………………………………………………………………………....... 27 Science, Engineering & Technology: Aerospace, Computer, Electricity, Geospatial, Models, S.E.T. Physics/Power of Wind, Robotics, Welding, Woodworking………………..……..……………………………..……….. 27 FFA: Agricultural Mechanics, Welding Display Boards, Grains, Veterinary Science, Floral Design………………………………………………………………………….……..….… 34 Plant Science: Agronomy, Special Agronomy Project, Weed Science, Floriculture, Houseplants, Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit, Special Garden Project ……………………………………….…… 36 Environmental Education & Earth Science: Entomology, Forestry, Range Management, Conservation, Wildlife & Shooting Sports …. 41 Communication & Expressive Arts: Communications, Photography………………………….………………………………….…… 47 Consumer & Family Science: Human Development, Fiber Arts, Clothing Construction, Consumer Management, Modeling/Fashion Show, Quilt Quest, Home Environment .…………………….………..…. 49 Healthy Lifestyles: Food and Nutrition, Food Preservation, Favorite Foods Revue, Decorated Foods, Safety ………………………………………………………………………… 61 Leadership, Citizenship & Personal Development: Citizenship, I2I, Entrepreneurship, Heritage ……………….…………………………………. 67 Clover Kids..…….……………………..……………………………………………………………… 70 School Enrichment ………………………………………………………………………………….. 71 Talent Show ………………………………….……………………………………………..………… 72 81st ANNUAL PLATTE COUNTY FAIR No Admission Charge to Grounds As of the printing deadline of the 2021 Platte County Fairbook, the entertainment, carnival and other Ag Society sponsored event details were unknown. A more complete schedule of Ag Society events during the Platte County Fair will be available in summer 2021. Tuesday, June 8 - 9:00 a.m. - Pen of 3 Beef Show - Columbus Sales Pavilion Tuesday, June 15 - All fair entries due including 4-H/FFA Livestock, Static Exhibits, Favorite Foods Revue, Talent Show entries Wednesday, June 23 - Fair Superintendent Meeting, 8:00 p.m. Ag Park Monday, June 28 6:00 p.m. - Platte County 4-H Archery Shoot - Agricultural Park Arena Tuesday, June 29 4:00 p.m. - Horse record books are due to 4-H Fair Office. Wednesday, June 30 7:45-8:45 a.m. - Horse Show changes 9:00 a.m. - Horse Show - Agricultural Park Arena Closing of street running east/west north of Ag Park Arena Building Monday, July 5 7:30-11:30 a.m. - Enter Open Class Fine Arts & Antiques Exhibits - Exhibit Hall 8:00 a.m. - Enter 4-H Exhibit Hall exhibits according to Entry Schedule OR by 12:00 p.m. for non-interviewing judging - Home Environment, Photography, Clothing, School Enrichment 6:30 p.m. - 4-H Fashion Show - Exhibit Hall Wednesday, July 7 7:30-11:30 a.m. - Enter Open Class Baked Goods, Canned Goods, Decorated Cakes, Floral, Photography, Field & Garden Crops - Exhibit Hall 7:30-3:00 p.m. - Enter Open Class Pie Baking Contest Entries - Exhibit Hall 8:00 a.m. - Sheep, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit and Swine pens available 8:00 a.m. - Enter 4-H Exhibit Hall exhibits according to Entry Schedule OR by 12:00 p.m. for non-interviewing judging - Favorite Foods Revue, Foods, Dec. Foods, Horticulture, Wildlife, Science, Engineering & Technology, Communications, Heritage, Human Development, Leadership & Citizenship, Safety, Favorite Foods Revue, Clover Kids 12:00-2:00 p.m. - Enter 4-H & Open Class Poultry and Rabbits - Behlen Bldg. (Rabbits stay for remainder of fair) 1:00 p.m. - Beef stalls available 2:00 p.m. - Sheep in place 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Weighing of 4-H & FFA Market Sheep and check-in of Breeding Sheep - Hog and Sheep Barn 3:00 p.m. - All Goats in place - Goat Barn 3:00-3:30 p.m. - Weighing of 4-H & FFA Market Goats and Check-in of Breeding Goats - Hog and Sheep Barn 5:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Opens 5:00 p.m. - Open Class Pie Baking Contest & Free Ice Cream Social - Exhibit Hall 5:30 p.m. - Clover Kid Show ‘n Tell - Exhibit Hall 6:30 p.m. - 4-H Talent Show Contest including 4-H Grand and Reserve Champion Award Show - Exhibit Hall 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day Thursday, July 8 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Sheep and Goat Exhibitor Breakfast - Sponsored by Bank of the Valley, Central Plains Milling, Frontier Cooperative & Pinnacle Bank 8:00 a.m. - Sheep Show - Sheep & Hog Barn 10:00 a.m. - Exhibit Hall Opens 12:30 p.m. - Check In 4-H Companion Animals - Exhibit Hall 1:00 p.m. - Companion Animal Show - Exhibit Hall 1:00 p.m. - Goat Show - Sheep and Hog Barn 2:00 p.m. - All Beef and Dairy including Bucket Calves in place - Agricultural Park Arena 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Weigh-in of Market Beef and Check-in for Breeding Beef & Dairy & Bucket Calves 3:30 p.m. - 4-H Bicycle Rodeo - Grandstand (check-in 3:00 p.m.) 5:00 p.m. - 4-H & Open Class Rabbit Show - Open Class followed by 4-H rabbits - Behlen Barn 6:00 p.m. - Antiques on the Road - Exhibit Hall 7:00 p.m. - Bingo - under the tent 8:00 p.m. - All swine in place - Sheep & Hog Barn 8:00-9:00 p.m. - Check-in and weighing of swine - Hog and Sheep Barn 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day 3 Friday, July 9 6:30-8:00 a.m. - Livestock Exhibitor Breakfast - Sponsored by Bank of the Valley and Central Valley Ag – Agricultural Park Arena 7:30 – 7:45 a.m. – Feed Calf Check-In 8:00 a.m. - Beef & Feeder Calf Show - Agricultural Park Arena 9:00 a.m. - 4-H & Open Class Poultry Show - Open Class followed by 4-H poultry - Behlen Barn 10:00 a.m.- Exhibit Hall opens 12:00 Noon - Beef Exhibitor Luncheon - Sponsored by Platte Valley Cattlemen - Agricultural Park Arena 2:00 p.m. - Dairy Show - Agricultural Park Arena (or 30 minutes after conclusion of Beef Show) 2:00 p.m. - Bucket Calf Show (Interview first followed by Obstacle) - Agricultural Park Arena 5:15 p.m. - Open Class Grand & Reserve Awards Show - Exhibit Hall 5:30 p.m. - Baby Olympics Registration - Exhibit Hall 6:00 p.m. - Baby Olympics Event - Exhibit Hall 6:00 p.m. - Road south of race track will be closed 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day Saturday, July 10 7:00-9:00 a.m. - Swine Exhibitors Breakfast - Sponsored by Bank of the Valley, Central Plains Milling, Frontier Cooperative and Pinnacle Bank 8:00 a.m. - Swine Show - Hog and Sheep Barn 9:00 a.m. - Dog Show - Grass area by Outdoor Arena 10:00 a.m. - Exhibit Hall opens 12:00 p.m. - Kid’s Activities 7:00 p.m. - Celebrity Swine Showmanship Contest - Green Barn 10:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day Sunday, July 11 8:30-10:30 a.m. - Pancake Feed sponsored by Christ Lutheran School PTL - Exhibit Hall 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service sponsored by Platte County Lutheran Laymen League 12:00 Noon - Exhibit Hall opens 1:00 p.m. - Livestock Sale - Agricultural Arena Building 5:00 p.m. - Exhibit Hall closed for the day 5:00 p.m. - Release of Beef, Dairy, Horse, Sheep, Goat, Poultry and Rabbits unless Ag Society states otherwise 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Release of 4-H exhibits and Open Class exhibits - Exhibit Hall 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Premiums: 4-H, FFA & Open Class - 4-H Administration Building Monday, July 12 8:30-10:00 a.m. - Release of 4-H exhibits and Open Class exhibits - Exhibit Hall 8:30 -12:00 Noon - Premiums: 4-H, FFA & Open Class - 4-H Administration Building Note: If premiums are not collected during these distribution times, they will be forfeited. No premium pay at Extension office. The above program is subject to change beyond the control of the Fair Committee, which may arise after publication of the Fair Book. PLATTE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Brian Palmer - General Manager Sara Middleton - Office Manager Board of Directors and Fair Committee Contact Ag Society Office for a list of current Board and Committee members. Nebraska Extension - Platte County Jill A. Goedeken, Extension Educator Aliesha Meusch, Extension Assistant Jayd Roberts, 4-H Youth Coordinator Kelly Feehan, Extension Educator Fair Superintendents Beef – Ethan Schmid (Chief), Doug Wiese, Cale Went, Trevor Schultz, Taylor Wilke Beef Pen of Three – Colton Wilke (Chief), Karston Runge, Craig Foltz, Camden Wilke, Braden Wilke Bicycle Rodeo – Jr. Leaders Bucket Calf/Dairy – Kaydie Brandl, Jacob Peters, Brooke Hoyt Clothing – Pam Mueller, Susan Donoghue, Linda Cattau Clover Kids – Carol Korth, Jr. Leaders Decorated Foods – Chris Greisen, Anne Hughes Dogs – Abigail Stedry 4 Modeling/Fashion Show – Michelle Preister Favorite Foods Revue and Meals Display – Jeanne Johnson, Christine Warren Food and Nutrition/Food Preservation –