OFFICIAL OPEN CLASS EXHIBITOR HANDBOOK Friday, August 20 through Saturday, August 28, 2021 ALLEN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio 45804 Phone 419-228-7141 or Fax 419-222-2746 www.allencofair.com Dave & JeanneSmith Dave & Jeanne Smith have been a big part of the Allen County Agricultural Society for many years. Dave was a Society Director from 1991-2015 serving the City of Lima. Dave served on many committees, including Entertainment, Gate/Parking/Safety/Security, Rent, Buildings/Grounds, Personnel, Draft Horses, Scholar- ship and was Concessions and Commercial Exhibits Director from 1994-2015. Dave and Jeanne have helped in many ways behind the scenes at the Allen County Fair. One favorite way they helped was the compa- ny picnics during the fair, helping organizations make their special day as comfortable and entertaining as possible. Thank you Dave & Jeanne, for the time and talents you have given to the Allen County Fair. DEDICATED TO DEDICATED OPEN CLASS EXHIBITOR’S HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 16 Agriculture/Horticulture/Floriculture 16 Department - Seeds, Grains & Hay 16 - 17 Department - Vegetables 18 Department - Fruits 19 - 20 Department - 1st Flower Show 20 - 21 Department - 2nd Flower Show 21 - 22 Department - 3rd Flower Show 23 Department - Bees & Honey 3 Allen County Fair Honorary Directors 3 Allen County Fair Officers & Directors 34 - 35 Antique Machinery/Tractor Pull 8 Beef 35 - 36 Camping 6 Camping Policy, Livestock Exhibitors 36 - 37 Concessions & Commercial Exhibits 38 - 39 Constitution & By-Laws 9 Dairy Cattle 10 Dairy Goats 4 Delivery Trucks 3 Election Notice 41 Entry Form 24 Family Arts & Crafts 24 - 27 Department - Sewing & Needle Arts 27 Department - Seams, Sew Fine Style Show 28 Department - Domestic & Applied Arts 29 - 30 Department - Canned Goods 30 - 31 Department - Baked Goods 31 Department - Wine Challenge 31 Department - Your Favorite Pasta 32 Department - Tablescapes 32 - 33 Department - Antiques 33 Department - Fine Arts 33 Department - Two Dimensional Work 34 Department - Photography 3 General Information 5-6 General Rules for All Exhibits 37 Harness Racing 4 Office Hours 6 - 7 Ohio Department Of Agriculture Health Requirements 40 Ohio Fair Dates 6 Open Class Premium Pick Up Policy 4 Parking & Towing Policy Poultry & Waterfowl 10 - 12 Published by: 12 - 13 Saddle Horses ALLEN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Sheep 13 - 14 2750 Harding Highway 14 Guys and Gals Lead Class Lima, OH 45804-3434 3 Standing Committees for 2021 Phone (419) 228-7141 15 Swine Fax (419) 222-2746 www.allencofair.com 4 Veterinary Services Policy The Allen County Agricultural Society, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, OH 45804-3434, publishes the Allen County Open Class Exhibitor Handbook annually in June. It is available online at www.allencofair.com. OPEN CLASS EXHIBITOR’S HANDBOOK • 3 ALLEN COUNTY FAIR STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 2021 LIMA, OHIO Under the Auspices of the Executive: Brad Core, Chairman, Doug Hilty, Tyler Humphrey, Mark Goecke, DJ ALLEN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Smith, Brock Ackerman and Chad Hughes. Advisory & Long Range Planning: Chad Hughes, Chairman, Brad Core, Doug OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY Hilty, Mark Goecke, Jennifer Mason, Harrison Shutt, a County Engineer Repre- President Brad Core, Spencerville sentative, Jim Blair and a County Commissioner Representative. Vice President Doug Hilty, Lima Audit/Budget/Finance: Alice Bennett, Chairman; Jennifer Mason, Bob Phillips, Operations Manager Chad Hughes David Nusbaum, Jessica Schaad and Brook Stepleton, Treasurer. Treasurer Brook Stepleton Beer: DJ Smith, Chairman, Brian Langhals, Brock Ackerman, Tyler Humphrey, Jennifer Mason, Jessica Schaad, Bill Miron and Nick Ebbing. DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY Building/Grounds/Equipment: Doug Hilty, Chairman, Brad Core, Bill Miron, DJ Smith, Chad Hughes, Brock Ackerman, Brian Langhals, a County Engineer Representative and Steve Shaffer. Term Expires November 15, 2021 Alice Bennett Bath Twp. Capital Campaign: Brad Core, Chairman, Mark Goecke, Doug Hilty, Clyde Ditto, Bill Miron City of Lima Chad Hughes and Jennifer Mason. Doug Hilty Richland Twp. Entertainment: Brian Langhals, Chairman, Chad Hughes, Kerry Mason, Brock Bill Flarida Shawnee Twp. Ackerman, Bob Phillips, Tyler Humphrey, DJ Smith, Randy Kohli, Alice Bennett, Bob Phillips Perry Twp. Dan Bowman and Nick Ebbing. Brad Core At Large D Gate Control/Parking/Security/Safety: Randy Kohli, Chairman, Alice Bennett, Bill Miron, Sheriff Representative, Brook Stepleton, Treasurer, Perry Fire Chief Justin Roberts, EMA Representative and Perry Police Chief Bobby Phillips. Term Expires November 15, 2022 Harness Racing: Kerry Mason, Chairman, Denny Fricke, Bruce Fricke, Randy Mark Goecke Amanda Twp. Hanes, Bob Phillips, Brian Langhals and Jake Clum. Kerry Mason Auglaize Twp. Tyler Humphrey Jackson Twp. Jr. Fair Livestock Sale: Tyler Humphrey, Co-Chairman, Kelly Coble, Co-Chairman, Bob Phillips, Mark Goecke, Tom Koenig, Brian Langhals, Brad Core, Jake Clum, Jake Clum At Large B David Nusbaum, Dave Dorley, Harrison Shutt, Kevin Dues, a Jr. Fair Livestock Brock Ackerman At Large S Superintendent appointed by each Livestock Director. DJ Smith At Large C Parade: Brock Ackerman, Chairman, Jessica Schaad, Brian Langhals, Bill Miron, Randy Kohli and Chad Hughes. Term Expires November 15, 2023 Personnel: Mark Goecke, Chairman, Alice Bennett, Brad Core, Brian Langhals, Randy Kohli American Twp. Chad Hughes, Tyler Humphrey, Jennifer Mason, David Nusbaum and Jim Blair. Jessica Schaad Marion Twp. Picnic: Bob Phillips, Chairman, Brian Langhals, Jennifer Mason, Jessica Schaad Brian Langhals Monroe Twp. and Chad Hughes. Tom Koenig Spencer Twp. David Nusbaum Sugar Creek Twp. Publicity/Advertising/Promotion: Tyler Humphrey, Chairman, Office Staff, Chad Hughes and Kelly Coble. Jennifer Mason At Large L Rent/Concessions: Bill Flarida, Chairman, Dar Hollar, Tom Koenig, Bob Phillips, Brock Ackerman, Doug Hilty, DJ Smith, Chad Hughes and Steve Shaffer. HONORARY DIRECTORS Fred Arnold Director Emeritus Scholarship; Tom Koenig, Chairman, Jake Clum, Chad Hughes, Tyler Humphrey, Bob Phillips, Kelly Coble and Sarah Jackson. Dan Bowman Director Emeritus Sheriff Matt Treglia Allen County Sheriff’s Office Tech/Communications: Brock Ackerman, Chairman, Chad Hughes, Alice Bennett, James F. Blair Attorney at Law Tom Koenig, Bill Flarida, Randy Kohli, Gary Hook and Tom Berger. Harrison Shutt CEO of Kewpee Harold Breidenbach Entrepreneur Alberta Lee Entrepreneur GENERAL INFORMATION Dave Dorley CEO of Keystone Brion Rhodes Allen County Engineer GATE ADMISSION MEMBERSHIP PASS ELECTION NOTICE FOR $30 - Available Until August 14, 2021 Admits one adult to the fairgrounds, anytime, day or night for all nine days of the fair. Also entitles member to vote at the annual election of Directors, according to the FAIR BOARD DIRECTORS rules of the society. Membership Passes are available to Allen County residents only, who are at least 18 years old. A photo ID with current address required to purchase. The Annual Election of Directors for 3 year terms beginning November SEASON PASS 15 of this year will be held November 3, 2021, in the Youth Activities $30 through August 19, 2021 Building at the Fairgrounds. Each person wishing to be a candidate $35 August 20 - 28, 2021 for election to the Board of Directors shall be a member of the Admits one person to fairgrounds for all nine days of the fair. Available to Allen County residents and out-of-county residents 7 years & over. Allen County Agricultural Society, shall be at least 18 years old, shall reside in Allen County and in the city or township for which they are NO VOTING RIGHTS! petitioning, except in the case of the AT LARGE positions which are YOUTH SEASON PASS (Ages 7-9) open to any member of the Allen County Agricultural Society. They $15 through August 19, 2021 shall file a nominating petition in the Society office at least seven (7) $20 August 20 - 28, 2021 days prior to the election. The petition must be signed by at least ten (10) members of the Allen County Agricultural Society. Petitions DAILY GATE ADMISSION may be picked up in the Society office during normal working hours. Adult, Youth 7 Years and Over - $7.00 (No Re-entry) Children 6 Years and Under - FREE 4 • OPEN CLASS EXHIBITOR’S HANDBOOK GENERAL INFORMATION TOWING POLICY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOURS 1. Exhibitor parking, in the blue and green lots, is expected to be over capacity again this year. July 26 - August 19 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday) 2. Authorized exhibitors will continue to receive parking passes but we must Saturday, August 14 - 8:30 a.m. to Noon ask for your cooperation in dealing with the shortage of parking spaces. Fair, August 20 - 28 - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 3. We will be posting signs and doing our best to enforce an exhibitor only Sunday, August 29 - 7 - 11 a.m. parking area from gate 4 west inside the boundary fence. August 30 and after - 8:30 a.m . - 4:30 p.m. 4. All parking passes must be hung on the rear view mirror of the vehicle and visible at all times. Failure to display may result in the vehicle being towed. 5. One day parking permits used for the Dog Show and by the Fire and Rescue DELIVERY TRUCKS Squads will be a hanging two part tag and the bottom part must be torn off and given to the gate personnel at gate T from gate 6. All Delivery Trucks delivering parcels to the Fairgrounds must purchase a Season Pass for the driver and will be given a free delivery 6. A towing policy will continue to be enforced. Exhibitors only parking in the pass for each vehicle. The delivery pass must be displayed in the blue, green, gold, pink, and purple lots. windshield of the truck and the driver must possess the season pass 7. The towing impound lot is located on the fairground property south of in order to be allowed entry to the fairgrounds anytime during the fair. St. Rt. 117. Vehicles parked without the proper permits in the blue, green, gold, pink, purple, staff, superintendent and official lots or vehicles illegally parked in drive or aisle ways, near barns, in fire lanes, by fire hydrants, in POLICY FOR NO PARKING areas or in handicap spaces will be towed.