TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule of Events .................................................................................................................Page 2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................Page 1 General Exhibit and Regulations.....................................................................................................Page 4 Livestock Rules and Guidelines ......................................................................................................Page 5 National Code of Show Ring Ethics for All Livestock Exhibitors ................................................Page6 Department 2Dairy Cattle .............................................................................................Page 7 Department 3Beef Cattle ..............................................................................................Page 9 Department 4Sheep.....................................................................................................Page 11 Department 6Dairy &Market Breeding Goats..........................................................Page 13 Department 8Poultry and Eggs..................................................................................Page 15 Department 9A Rabbits and Cavies..............................................................................Page 21 Department 9B Cavies....................................................................................................Page 23 Department 10 4-H Exhibits ..........................................................................................Page 25 4-H Still Exhibit General Rules.......................................................................................................Page 39 Owner-Endorsed Poultry Health Certificate .................................................................................Page 63 Compliance Statement –Youth Rabbit Meat Pen........................................................................Page 66 Department 11 Youth Exhibits ......................................................................................Page 49 Department 12 Hay and Grain.......................................................................................Page 57 Department 13 Vegetables ............................................................................................Page 71 Department 14 Fruit .......................................................................................................Page 73 Department 15 Home and Dairy Products ...................................................................Page 75 Department 16 Christmas Trees and Wreaths ............................................................Page 83 Department 17 Floral Exhibits ......................................................................................Page 85 Department 18 Needlecraft............................................................................................Page 89 Department 19 Arts &Crafts.........................................................................................Page 93 Department 20 Group Exhibits .....................................................................................Page 97 Department 21 Homemade Wines ................................................................................Page 99 Department 22 Major Contests ...................................................................................Page 101 Department 23 Apiary Products .................................................................................Page 107 Department 24 Antique Farm Equipment ..................................................................Page 109 Patron List .............................................................................................................Page 123 Entry Form –Livestock ...............................................................................................................Page 59 Entry Form –Poultry ...............................................................................................................Page 61 Entry Form –Rabbits &Cavies .....................................................................................................Page 65 Entry Form –Open Classes –Still Exhibits .................................................................................Page 67 Entry Form –4-H Classes –Still Exhibits.....................................................................................Page69 1 2017 AGRICULTURAL–LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 6: 9a.m. to 4p.m. STILL EXHIBITS ARRIVE; JUDGING BEGINS 7p.m. 9a.m. to 6:00 p.m.4-H LIVESTOCK ENTRIES ARRIVE; TATTOO VERIFICATION 6:30 p.m.; WEIGH-IN BEGINS 7p.m. MONDAY, AUGUST 7 9a.m. to 3p.m. RABBITS &CAVIES ARRIVE; JUDGING BEGINS 4p.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 13: 8a.m. to 12 Noon STILL EXHIBITS RELEASED 2 Have Questions? Who to callfor more information regarding........... STILL EXHIBITS ENTRYFORMS POULTRYRABBITS /CAVIES Kristin Simmons Rosa Hawk 570-778-9026 610-826-5352 LIVESTOCK FAIR TREASURER Dennis A. Cunfer Alicia Shutack-Silliman 570-401-6105 570-657-7128 Deanna L. Cunfer 570-401-4670 FAIR PRESIDENT VENDORS FAIR QUEEN PROGRAM RobertSilliman Alicia Shutack-Silliman 570-657-7129 Kristin Simmons 570-657-7128 /570-778-9026 ENTERTAINMENT ARENA ENTERTAINMENT Earl Reabold Leroy Wentzel 610-377-0488 570-386-2190 SECURITY CARBON COUNTY Joe Herzog JUNIOR FAIR BOARD 610-377-5693 Kristin Simmons RichardWhiteman 570-778-9026 Notice of Photos and Videos By attending the Carbon County Fair you acknowledge that you have been informed that your image may be recorded by any number of types of recording devices for any number of reasons such as part of print media, broadcast television, home video, or Internet release for use in advertising and publicity.Further,you grant your permission for your likeness and voice to be included therein without notice, compensation, credit, or other consideration. 3 GENERAL EXHIBIT RULES &REGULATIONS All entry forms for still exhibits must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service by July 22, 2017. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED! 1. All exhibits must be grown, produced, or made in Carbon County or West Penn Township, Schuylkill County in the last year by aCarbon County or West Penn Township, Schuylkill County resident whose name appears on the tags as the exhibitor. However, the Barnyard Olympics (Department 22) are open to anyone from anywhere. 2. If you have any questions while completing the form, please call one of the following Agriculture Department members: Rosa Hawk (610) 826-5352 or Kristin Simmons (570) 778-9026. 3. Allexhibitors must complete the General Entry Form in this book. Send the completed form with entry fees to the name and address that appears on the appropriate entry form. Advance registration is mandatory! 4. Usethe appropriate entry form as required. 5. Allforms should be completedusing ablue or black pen; do not use pencil. All registration forms should be legible. 6. All forms should contain the exhibitor’s name, address, phone number and exhibitor affiliation (i.e. Youth, 4-H or Open). 7. All entries will be logged and tracked using fair management software. For that reason, the entry form must be filled out properly and completely. 8. No refunds will be given. 9. Still exhibits will be received at the fairgrounds on Sunday, August 6, 2017 between 9a.m. and 4p.m. Only pre-registeredentries will be accepted on August 6, 2017. 10. All exhibits must have an official entry tag attached with name, address, and telephone number of exhibitors. These official tags will be given out on arrival day at the Fair. Arrival Day is August6,2017. 11. Exhibits will be judged at the time specified in the department and must remain on display during the fair. Anyone removing exhibits prior to release time will forfeit their premium money. 12. Premiums, as listed will be given for meritorious exhibits. In cases where there is no competition, judges may give an award as they deem the exhibit is worthy to receive. This same rule applies where there are less entries in the class than the number of premiums offered. 13.Still exhibits can only be picked up on Sunday, August 13, 2017 between 8a.m. -12Noon. 14.Anexhibitor may enter as many sections in each department as he or she wishes, but only one entry per class is allowed by an exhibitor, except in the livestock classes where specified. 15.Security is provided and reasonable care will be taken to protect all exhibits on display from injury and damage. However, the Fair Association is not in any way to be held responsible for accidents, loss or damage by water, fire, theft or otherwise, whatever may be the cause or extent of the damage or loss. 16.The space for all competitive exhibits is limited. The fair reserves the right to limit the number of entries in any department of the fair on afirst come basis. 17. Any exhibitor may be required to prove ability to reproduce entry in any department in the presence of aqualified person designated by the fair. 18. All items and articlesenteredmust be clean, free of spoilage, and suitable for public display. 19. Superintendents reserve the right to bar from competition entries on articles decidedly inferior in quality. Food products cannot be polluted with any substance or chemical that causes them to become poisonous and unfit to be used as food. 20. Final administration and interpretation of these rules and regulations will be vested in the fair management and their decision will