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Advisors:
Jody Kemp
Jay Benne
Renee Smith
To establish an affiliate in your county, contact
Carley Hickox at 912.288.0726
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY
3:30 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
Gates Open
Gates Open for general admission,
Shows,
Concession and Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 P.M.
Swine Show for 4-H and FFA.
5:00 P.M.
Rides & Midway Open
7-9:00 P.M.
Special Events
Sneak a Peak - $10.00 for Entry & Rides
WEDNESDAY
OKEFENOKEE AGRICULTURAL DAY
2:00 P.M.
7-9:00 P.M.
Livestock judging contest for JuniorSenior Area 6 4-H or FFA at Show Arena
Horticulture Contest 4-H and FFA
Forestry Tree Identification
4-H and FFA Middle School Lawn
Mowerand High School Equipment
Operations & Maintenance
Environmental/Natural Resources
FFA and 4-H-only
Gates, Shows & Rides open for general
admission
Special Events
5:00 P.M.
7-9:00 P.M.
Check in Goats & Cattle 1-5 P.M.
Rides & Midway open
Special Events Entertainment
5:00 P.M.
7-9:00 P.M.
Rides & Midway open
Special Events
10:00 A.M.
Cattle Show
Goat show immediately following Cattle Show
Rides & Midway open
(free admission until 3:00 p.m.)
2:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
3:30 PM
5:00 P.M.
Supporting
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1:00 P.M.
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912-283-3131
912-449-1072
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OPEN LETTER TO
OUR PATRONS
To everyone who loves the Okefenokee Fair,
We would like to extend to you our warmest welcome
as we gear up for the 6lst Annual Okefenokee Agricultural
Fair. The members of the Waycross Exchange club have
been working tirelessly to put on a great event this year in
2015 and we can assure you and your family that a lot of
fun is to be had by all. I would like to go over a few highlights you can expect at this year’s fair.
We will be kicking off this year’s fair on Tuesday, November 10th and it will run until Saturday the 14th. We
have a lot of familiar attractions and exhibits that most
of us look forward to every year but we are changing out
several shows and rides to keep our fair as new and exciting as possible. We have Amusements of America coming
down to put on our fair and run all of the exciting rides
that can accommodate the thrill seekers all the way down
to the youngest of fair-goers. If you like the adrenaline
pumping excitement that our spectacular rides have to offer, then you will not be disappointed this year. We are
anticipating all of the tasty concessions to be provided as
usual from incredible foot-long hotdogs to funnel cakes
and cotton candy. You might have a hankering for a nice
candied apple. My favorite is all of the above, but come
out and choose from a large variety of delicious foods and
treats this year.
You will be able to reconnect with the past heritage
that our fair is proud to display. Come see all of your old
friends and revisit times that are full of good memories.
You can show your children the incredible display of animals and award-winning livestock that most often times
are not available in our modern world to enjoy. Don’t forget to view all of the different animal shows and contests
while you are here. Thank you for your patronage and
we hope you enjoy the 2015 Okefenokee Agricultural Fair!
Sincerely,
Jake Strickland
President - Exchange Club of Waycross and the
Okefenokee Fair Association
THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF WAYCROSS
OKEFENOKEE FAIR ASSOCIATION
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INDEX
Beef Cattle ............................................................. 18
Canned Product Rules ............................................ 32
Educational Exhibit Rules...................................... 41
Entry Blanks Livestock .......................................... 20
Goat Entry Blank ................................................... 22
Fair Committees ....................................................... 6
General Rules (Governing Awards) ......................... 8
General Rules (Educational Exhibits) .................... 41
General Rules (Commercial) ................................. 46
Georgia Cooperative Extension Agents ................. 11
Home Economics Teachers .................................... 10
Household Crafts ................................................... 33
Floriculture Contest ............................................... 29
Tree Identification .................................................. 31
Landscape Contest ................................................. 30
Tractor and Machinery Operation .......................... 24
Livestock Judging Contest ..................................... 23
Livestock Rules...................................................... 14
Swine...................................................................... 16
Vocational Agriculture Teachers ............................ 10
Market Goats.......................................................... 18
Youth Individual Mini Booths ............................... 41
GIBSON ANIMAL
CLINIC
108 Riverside Drive
Waycross, Georgia 31501
912-285-7678
Russell J. Gibson DVM
Kerri Strickland DVM
WARE COUNTY FARM BUREAU, INC
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU
MUTUAL INS. CO.
2160 Brunswick Hwy.
Waycross, Georgia 31501
Ph. 285-1816 — FAX 283-1587
“Helping You Is
What We Do Best”
ATTENTION: Everyone residing in counties shown on
the Area Map are eligible to compete for premiums in
the Okefenokee Fair, subject to rules and regulations as
outlined in the Premium Catalog.
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Agents: John Hilton
Wendell Bagley
Tommy Sweeney
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Best Wishes From...
MILES-ODUM FUNERAL HOME
OKEFENOKEE FAIR
ASSOCIATION, INC.
OFFICERS
• JOHN ODUM HEREFORD
• JONATHAN ROUNDTREE
283-2525
130 Screven Ave.
JAKE STRICKLAND
President
Waycross, GA
HARBIN FARR
Fair Chairman
Hay Sales
JONATHAN R. DANIELL
Fair Manager
JIMMY WHITE
Midway Manager
285-4414
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COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
LOST AND FOUND - INFORMATION BOOTH
Chairman: Larry Brown
MIDWAY SECURITY
Chairman: Randy Royal
Co-Chairman: Chris Tatum
PARKING
Chairman:
Chris Tatum
TICKET TAKERS & ACCOUNTING
Chairmen: Bill Deason
Co-Chairman: Larry Paulk
PRIZE MONEY
Chairman: Eldon Lewis
Co-Chairman: Robbie Winn
COMMERCIAL BOOTHS
Chairman: Rochelle Varnadore
Co-Chairman: Ginger Peagler
EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS
Mini Booths - Daniel Warren
ADVERTISING
Chairman: Tony Tanner
MAINTENANCE
Chairman: Jimmy White
Co-Chairman: Billy Dowling
LEGAL COMMITTEE
Chairman: Vince Settle III
FOOD SERVICE - CATERED
Chairmen: Sharon & Lindon Deal
SAFETY - EMS
Chairman: Randy Royal
Co-Chairman: David Edding
PREMIUM BOOK
Chairman: Ginger Peagler
Co-Chairman: Iris Wall
PHOTOGRAPHY
Chairman: Jack Williams
Co-Chairman: Billy Dowling
PRE-SALE TICKETS
Chairman: Jonathon Daniell
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GENERAL RULES FOR
COMMERCIAL BOOTHS
LIVESTOCK
Chairman: Tim Williamson
Co-Chairman: John Hodges, Sr.
1. BOOTH MUST BE RENTED AND RENT PAID BY
OCTOBER 15TH UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS FOR
LATER PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE
OKEFENOKEE FAIR OFFICIALS.
HOGS
Co-Chairman: Keith Wall - Jody Kemp
2. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PLACED BY 5 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS FOR LATE SETUP HAS BEEN MADE WITH
THE OKEFENOKEE FAIR OFFICIALS.
3. TIMES TO SET UP BOOTHS:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
4. All exhibits will be judged by November 12, 2015. Decisions of the judges are final.
5. The Fair will not be responsible for loss or damage to any
exhibit, but will give best care and attention to prevent loss
or damage.
6. The following prize monies will be paid.
1st Prize (Blue) ....................................... Rosette & $125
2nd Prize (Red) ....................................... Rosette & $100
3rd Prize (White) ...................................... Rosette & $75
CATTLE
Chairman: Tim Williamson
TICKET TAKERS/GATE SECURITY
Chairman: Jon McDermot
ENTERTAINMENT
Chairman: Jimmy White
GOATS
Chairman: Jody Kemp
HOUSEHOLD ARTS & CRAFTS
Chairman: Heidi Flowers
LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE
Chairman: Keith Wall
Co-Chairman: Jody Kemp
Tim Williamson - Heidi Flowers - Carley Hickox
1503 Tebeau St. - Waycross, Georgia
912.283.1414
1135 SW Bowens Mill Road
Douglas, GA 31533
912.501.3111 (p)
912.501.3115 (f)
Rodney Music
Bradley Music
&
Brock Music
CrosbyofCoffee.com
Locally Owned and Operated
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GENERAL RULES
GOVERNING RULES
All exhibits are judged by comparison and on a competitive basis.
Premiums will not necessarily be paid according to ribbons placed but by AWARDS ONLY AS SHOWN IN THE
JUDGES RECORD BOOKS. Ribbons do not always indicate money prizes. They may sometimes be placed through
error, or may be lost. Newspaper stories of awards are not
recognized because of possible errors.
THE JUDGES ARE THE ONLY GUIDE FOR PAYING
CASH AWARDS.
OKEFENOKEE AGRICULTURAL FAIR INFORMATION
1. The Fair will open November 10, 2015. The gates for
general admission will be open Tuesday - Saturday.
2. The Exhibition Buildings will be open to exhibitors for
the delivery of materials and the installation of booths
on the following dates:
Booths Will be Judged:
Monday, Nov. 9, 2015
Out of County Youth
Nov. 5, 2015 (Thursday) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ware County Youth
Nov. 6, 2015 (Friday) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All County Youth
Nov. 7, 2015 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.
Nov. 8, 2015 (Sunday) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Booth Removal:
Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mini Booths are open to 4-H and FFA in all 16 counties.
3. The Fair Association reserves the right to interpret its
own rules and regulations to determine all matters and
differences in regard to conflict on rules.
4. The Fair Association furnishes guards, who remain on
duty day and night and Ware County maintains a force
of police who exercise their duties as their jurisdiction
designates.
5. All exhibits entered for a competition shall be subject to
the control of the fair chairman or his designee.
6. The Association does everything it can to protect exhibits
but in no case will it be responsible for loss or damage
that may occur to them.
7. Other than livestock, exhibits must be installed and completed in all departments by all exhibitors by Sunday, 6
p.m., except for special departments.
8. Any exhibitor having a booth space reserved must have
occupied or be making preparations to occupy that space
by 5:00 p.m. on the day of November 6th. Anyone not
complying with the foregoing will have reservation
cancelled at the discretion of the Board of Directors of
the Fair.
9. Each article entered will be given a coupon showing the
exhibitors entry number. This receipt coupon must be
preserved and presented to the chairman at the close of
Fair when articles are removed or claimed.
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AREA SCHOOL CLASS
This class is open to any Public or Private School Class in the
surrounding 16 counties.
1st Prize.................................................Rosette and $150.00
2nd Prize ...............................................Rosette and $100.00
3rd Prize ..................................................Rosette and $75.00
ADULT COMMUNITY EXHIBITS
This class is open to any Community group in any County
listed in the above class. This includes all of the various
chapters of the Farm Bureau, P.T.A., etc. but is NOT open to
Extension Homemakers Club.
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
Rosette and $150.00
Rosette and $100.00
Rosette and $75.00
JUNIOR COUNTY EXHIBITS
This class is open to any School Group representing an entire
county. The group must be county-wide in nature and membership, and must not duplicate efforts of any community
group. Representing all 4-H and FFA in 16 counties.
Example:
The Ware County 4-H Council would enter the County
Exhibits but the Wacona 4-H Club would compete in the
Community Exhibit Class.
JUNIOR COMMUNITY EXHIBITS
This class is open to any School Group representing a community from any of the Counties in the above class. This
could include 4-H Clubs, FFA Chapter, FHA Chapters, etc.
but should be restricted to less than county-wide participation.
COMMUNITY RELIGIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS
This class is open to religious organizations in the surrounding
16 counties. This includes organizations of any denomination,
however, this does not include school related organizations.
1st Prize.................................................Rosette and $150.00
2nd Prize ...............................................Rosette and $100.00
3rd Prize ..................................................Rosette and $75.00
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Okefenokee Agriculture
Fair SCORE CARD
The following scoring system will be used judging all educational exhibits. A total of 100 points is maximum score.
I. Selection of Message (caption or title) .............. 25 points
A. Short and catchy .......................................... 10
B. Timely .......................................................... 5
C. Audience appeal ........................................... 10
II. Draws and Holds Attention................................ 30 points
A. Originality of Presentation ............................ 10
B. Reinforce message ....................................... 10
C. Easy to follow .............................................. 10
III. General Appearance ........................................... 15 points
A. Color Coordination ....................................... 5
B. Simplicity of design ..................................... 5
C. Systematic arrangement ................................ 5
IV. Quality of Workmanship.................................... 10 points
A. Exhibit itself................................................. 5
B. Individual products exhibited ...................... 5
V. Educational Value .............................................. 20 points
A. Motivates change ......................................... 10
B. Tells where more information is available .... 10
ADULT COUNTY EXHIBITS
This class is open to adult clubs and organizations which
represents an entire county. The group must be countywide
in nature and must not duplicate a community group as listed
below. Representing all 16 counties.
1st Prize.................................................Rosette and $150.00
2nd Prize ............................................... Ribbon and $100.00
3rd Prize .................................................. Ribbon and $75.00
10. Space will be allotted on first come basis and application
must be made on an official entry blank.
11. Exhibitors will be held responsible for the cleanliness of
their exhibits and space surrounding them. All exhibits
must be in complete order each day at least 30 minutes
before the opening. In case of the failure on the part of
the exhibitors to observe this rule, the chairman may
adopt such means to enforce the same as circumstances
may suggest.
12. When space is allotted, a permit to occupy such space
will be given; such permit will not be transferable and no
other party will be allowed to share such space with the
original applicant except upon approval of the management.
13. Advertising matter and samples of articles on exhibition may only be given to the public from the booths,
(or exhibit) but no article may be sold from the exhibits
without special authority from the fair chairman. The
right is reserved to restrict or discontinue this privilege
whenever it is carried to excess or become an annoyance
to visitors. Only advertising matter or such articles as
have been agreed to by the Association and exhibitors
may be posted in booth.
14. Advertising by means, of posters, prints handbills,
samples, etc. will not be permitted within the fair grounds,
except upon agreement with the fair chairman.
15. An article, after being entered and until surrendered
to owner or agent, will entirely under the control and
jurisdiction of the Association, and no exhibitor will be
allowed to remove, handle, or rearrange, improve, or
disfigure same under any circumstances.
16. Exhibitors may sell at their respective stands any article
displayed to be delivered to the purchaser at the close of
Fair.
17. The Management reserves the right to decline any exhibit
of exhibitors if deemed advisable.
18. All exhibitors and competitors must comply with fire
regulations of the Fair Association. There will be no
open fires or cooking allowed on the fair grounds.
Example:
The Ware County P.T.A. Council would compete in the
County Exhibits class, but the Waresboro P.T.A. would enter
the Community Exhibits.
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VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL TEACHERS
APPLING COUNTY
Appling County High School
Van Mills
Jim Galvin
Appling County, Middle High School
Ricky Barnes
ATKINSON COUNTY
Atkinson County High School
Whit Stewart
BACON COUNTY
Bacon County High School
J. R. Miles
Michael Slice
Jimmy Scott
Bacon Middle
Edmund Thrift
BERRIEN HIGH SCHOOL
Rebekah Dunn
Blake Kendrick
Tim Meeks
Garvie Nichols, YF
BERRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Brooke Hand
BRANTLEY COUNTY
Brantley County High School
Richard Gill
Chad Crews
Brantley Middle
Krista Morris
CAMDEN COUNTY
Camden County High School
Karyn Chester
Glen B. Gosier
CHARLTON COUNTY
Charlton County High School
Audrey Pickren
CLINCH COUNTY
Clinch County High School
Dustin O’Neal
COFFEE COUNTY
Coffee Middle School
Courtney Branch
James Stodghill
Coffee High School
Michael Berry, YF
Abbie Halbig
David Atkinson
GW Carver Freshman Camp
Spencer Highsmith
Glynn County
GOLDEN ISLES CAREER ACADEMY
Amy Stalvey
Michael Stalvey
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7. Booth Set-up Schedule:
Nov. 5, 2015 (Thursday) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 6, 2015 (Friday) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 7, 2015 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.
Nov. 8, 2015 (Sunday) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Booths Will Be Judged:
Monday, Nov. 9, 2015
Booth Removal:
Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
8. Booths will be judged Monday, Nov. 10th
9. Booth Removal is Monday, Nov. 16 -1:00 to 6:00 p.m. All
exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their own booth after
the fair. All items must be removed by Monday and staples
removed from the booth.
10. Each County Youth Group is responsible for filling each
exhibit booth they reserve through the Ware County Extension Office. Should any county fail to fill the booths
allotted, the unfilled booths will be re-assigned next year.
Booth will be assigned by the Ware County 4-H/Extension staff on a first-come, first-serve basis.
11. The following scoring system will be used:
Selection of Title and Theme ………10 pts
Attractiveness…………………….….25 pts
Quality ……………………………...25 pts
Educational Value ………………....40 pts
12. The decision of the judges will be final. The Premiums
are as follows and will be mailed after the fair to the advisor or agent. Only one premium and ribbon per booth.
Blue Award……………………………….$12.00
Red Award………………………………..$ 9.00
White Award…………………………….. $ 6.00
Cloverleaf Grand Champion Sweepstake Winner…...$25 and plaque
Cloverleaf Reserve Champion Sweepstake winner ....$15 and plaque
Junior Grand Champion Sweepstake Winner………..$25 and plaque
Junior Reserve Champion Sweepstake winner ……...$15 and plaque
Senior Grand Champion Sweepstake Winner……..…$25 and
plaque
Senior Reserve Champion Sweepstake winner……....$15 and
plaque
EXHIBITS ARE OPEN TO BOTH 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS
IN ALL 16 COUNTIES
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YOUTH INDIVIDUAL
MINI BOOTH EXHIBITS
Jacqueline Nunn - [email protected]
Tatum Sikes - [email protected]
CLOVERLEAF BOOTH DIMENSIONS:
(GRADES 4-6)
About 4 feet wide, 29 inches deep, 35 ½ inches tall.
These are the traditional 3 sided booths with a floor.
There is some variation in booth size, so plan accordingly.
JUNIOR (GRADES 7-8) AND SENIOR (GRADES 9-12)
BOOTH DIMENSIONS:
Junior and Senior level mini-booths conform with the
“Perry Fair” style having two sides and a floor. Dimensions for Senior Booths are 36” wide by 24” tall and sides of
30” each to form a triangle as shown below.
The Senior Booths are placed in the back part of the Educational Building on Tables. Booths MAY also be placed in
the traditional booth spaces as an overflow area. It may be
necessary to cover the interior of the traditional booth for
best appearance of the Perry Style Booth.
Junior and Senior
Booths
should
be
constructed
to insert into
the above space.
Senior Mini-booth dimensions
Booths may be
made of corrugated cardboard, thin plywood, foamboard,
etc. but should stand in the space given
on its own.
 No decoration or signage is allowed outside of the described
space.
RULES:
1. To be considered for judging, the exhibitor must plan and
set up their exhibit according to whether they are in the
CLOVERLEAF and JUNIOR (4-8th grades) OR SENIOR
(9-12th grades) category.
2. Exhibitor must be a member of 4-H or FFA. Judging
is based on grade level, not membership affiliation. Exhibits must be primarily the work of the exhibitors, with
assistance by parents, agents, advisors or leaders permitted.
3. Live animals, firearms, or weapons are NOT permitted.
4. Each booth must contain educational information and have
visuals on the floor of the booth.
5. No glue is permitted to attach exhibit to booth; exhibitors
may use masking tape or staples. Advisors/Leaders/Exhibitors will be responsible for bringing items to use in
preparing the booth. We suggest: needlepoint pliers,
staple puller, staple gun, staples, scissors, and flathead
screwdriver.
6. Booth cannot be lined with corrugated paper, but may be
trimmed with corrugated border if you purchase it. All paper must be provided by the exhibitor; use of paper in
the educational building can be grounds for disqualification.
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JEFF DAVIS
Jeff Davis High School
John Ramay
Crandall Parlor
Todd Claxton
Jeff Davis Middle
Cody Herndon
LIBERTY COUNTY
Liberty High School
Jeci Cran-bohannon
PIERCE COUNTY
Pierce County High School
Seth Prescott
TELFAIR COUNTY
Brett Bland, YF
Doug Williams
WARE COUNTY
Ware County High School
Jay Bennett
Renee Smith
Ware County Middle School
Cherry Henderson
WAYNE COUNTY
Wayne County High School
Reggie Beasley, YF
Michael Kirkland
GEORGIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENTS
OKEFENOKEE AGRICULTURAL FAIR AREA
APPLING
Janet Hollingsworth, CEC
Becky Collins, CEA
Shane Curry, CEA
P.O. Box 478
Baxley, GA 31513
ATKINSON
Tony Barnes, CEC
Tasha Davis, CEA
P.O. Box 638
Pearson, GA 31642
BACON
Jakyn Jennings, CEC
Will Lovett, CEA
Ag Complex
203 S. Dixon St. Suite 3
Alma, GA 31510
BERRIEN
Patrick E. Willis, CEC
Eddie Beasley, CEA
516A County Farm Rd.
Suite 1
Nashville, GA 31643
BRANTLEY
William Lovett, CEC
Alana McCarthy
P.O. Box 275
Nahunta, GA 31533
CAMDEN
Amber Bishop, CEA
Jessica Warren, CEA
P.O. Box 309
Woodbine, GA 31569
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CHARLTON
Jessica Warren, CEC
Donna Lloyd-Whitney, PA
CLINCH
Teresa Chancey, PA
COFFEE
Kevin Tatum, CEC
Mark Von Waldner, CEA
GLYNN
Jared Crapps, CEC
JEFF DAVIS
Tim Varnedore, CEC
Sheila Marchant, CEA
GENERAL RULES FOR
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
55 Kingsland Drive
Folkston, GA 31537
Heidi Flowers - [email protected]
Heather Pittman - [email protected]
313 W. Dame Ave.,
Suite A
Homerville, GA 31634
1.
709 E. Ward St.
Douglas, GA 31533
2.
Ballard Complex, Suite 110
325 Old Jesup Rd.
Brunswick, GA 31520
3.
4.
P.O. Box 643
Hazlehurst, GA 31539-0643
5.
LIBERTY
Robert Bell, CEC
Kasey Bozeman, CEA
100 Main St.
Suite 71230
Hinesville, GA 31313
McIntosh
Brenda Sailors, PA
P.O. Drawer 1080 102-Jefferson St.
County Annex Bldg.
Darien, GA 31305
PIERCE
James Jacobs, CEC
Jared Crapps, CEA
P.O. Box 228
County Ag Bldg, 711 Hendry St.
Blackshear, GA 31516-0228
TELFAIR
Laura Smith, CEC
Jack Wall, CEA
Amanda Adams
91 Telfair Ave.
Suite E
McRae, GA 31055-4860
WARE
Heidi Flowers, CEC
Jacqueline Nunn, CEA
Joe Slusher, CEA
3225 Harris Rd.
Waycross, GA 31503
WAYNE
Mark Frye, CEC
Randy Franks, CEA
James Knight, CEA
P.O. Box 510
Jesup, GA 31598
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Reserve space by October 1, 2015. If you do not reserve
your space by October 1, 2015, your booth may be given
to another organization requesting a booth, so be sure to
reserve your booth.
Divisions are judged by: Adult County Exhibits, Area
School Class, Adult Community Exhibits, Junior County
Exhibits, Junior Community Exhibits, and Community
Religious Organizations.
Space Provided for Educational Exhibits will be
approximately 4 feet by 8 feet.
All exhibits must be marked according to competition
division. Ex: Ware County High Junior F.H.A. (Junior
Community) The Name of the group must be covered for
judging or be disqualified. Staff will uncover the name
after judging.
All exhibits must be placed according to the Schedule:
Booths Will be Judged:
Monday, Nov. 9, 2015
Nov. 5, 2015 (Thursday) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 6, 2015 (Friday) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 7, 2015 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.
Nov. 8, 2015 (Sunday) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Booth Removal:
Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Anyone working on their booth past the daily time and
dates will be disqualified.
6. All exhibits will be judged on Monday, November 9th.
Decisions of the judges will be final.
7. The Fair and associated organizations will not be responsible
for loss or damage to any exhibit, but will give best care and
attention to prevent loss or damage to any exhibit.
8. Premiums will be mailed after the fair. Only one
premium per booth.
9. Exhibits must be removed from the Fairgrounds
Monday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
10. The Exhibit must be planned, constructed, and set up by the
membership of an organized county or community group.
All exhibitors will be required to place their own exhibit.
11. Due to safety regulations, all decorative corrugated
paper used on Fair Exhibits must be furnished to
exhibitors by the Fair Association. Colors will be: white,
green, blue, yellow, red, black. Only enough paper to
cover three walls of the booth will be furnished.
12. Exhibitors will be responsible for bringing items to use
in preparing the booth. We suggest: needlepoint pliers,
staple puller, staple gun, staples, scissors, and flathead
screwdriver.
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AUTHENTIC CHINESE CUISINE
Tuesday - Sunday
Special Luncheon Menu
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Lunch Tues. - Sat. 11:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Dinner 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p..m. daily
Sunday - 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
roots where
others
have their
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We Cater to Parties
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Waycross, GA 31501
Manager - Paul Tang
Thank you from
Exchange Club Members
283-0001
501 Tebeau Street, Waycross, Georgia
www.waycrossbankandtrust.com
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LIVESTOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS
Livestock Dept. ................Tim Williamson, Chairman
Supt. Cattle.......................Tim Williamson, Chairman
Supt. Swine .............................. Keith Wall, Chairman
MFRS. of POST FORMED, SELF EDGE
TOPS & SOLID SURFACING
ENTRIES
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Livestock Entry Forms shall be mailed to Keith Wall,
Okefenokee Agricultural Fair,149 Satilla Pines Lane,
Pearson, Georgia 31642 by October 9, 2015. NO LATE
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Put all livestock
entries on separate forms. Do not mix entries. A nonrefundable $15 entry fee per animal for swine, cattle,
goats and horses.
Animals will be received at the fairgrounds: (a) Cattle,
Sunday, November 8, 2015 12:00 p.m. til 4:00 p.m., and
Thursday 1 - 5 p.m. (b) Swine Sunday, November 8, 2015
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Swine may be removed except for
Grand and Reserved Champions. Please have swine
clipped before entering fairgrounds on Sunday. Swine
Show prize monies will be paid after the show. Swine
removed prior to this time will forfeit prize. Goats 1-5
p.m. November 12, 2015. Cattle - Sunday or Thursday
November 8th or 12th. Swine must be pinned by 3
p.m.
The Okefenokee Fair Association reserves the right to
interpret its own rules and regulations and to determine
all matters and differences in regard to conflict on rules.
The Okefenokee Fair Association does everything it can
to protect exhibits, but in no case will it be responsible
for loss or damage that may occur to livestock exhibits.
All Livestock must be owned by and in possession of the
exhibitor by September 1, 2015.
The judges’ records are the only guides for paying premiums.
The decision of the judges shall be final and no appeal
will be considered.
All feed and feeding containers will be furnished by the
Okefenokee Fair Association.
No exhibitor may enter more than one entry in any
class except market classes that are determined by
weight. Exception -- steers and commercial gilts.
All cattle and horses are to be shown at halter.
Purebred hogs and cattle must send a copy of Registration Purebred papers by October 15, 2015.
There will be a $5.00 per animal entry fee for each
incorrect or incomplete form that you enter.
Where there is no competition in a class, a first place
(blue) ribbon and second place prize money will be
awarded if the animal merits it.
The cattle, swine and goat shows are open to FFA and
4-H exhibitors ONLY. Graduates are excluded from all
livestock shows.
The livestock Committee Chairman has the right to reject
or disqualify any entry that is deemed not of show quality.
The Okefenokee Fair Association has limited the number
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FAX: 912-283-4228
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of entries in the swine division to a total of 108 animals.
The first 108 correct and complete entry forms will be
allowed to show swine. All others will be placed on a
waiting list and will be notified not to bring swine unless
they are contacted by the livestock committee. Once the
entry form has been accepted, it is the responsibility of
the exhibitor to contact Keith Wall by October 30,2015
at 1 p.m., if the hogs or cows are not going to be shown
at the livestock shows.
No exhibitor can show more than two hogs, 3 goats and
4 cattle.
Cattle and swine will be shown by breeds. There must
be at least five animals of a particular breed to constitute
a breed show. If there are less than five animals of a
particular breed they will be shown as Other Breeds.
Large classes will be divided at the discretion of the
Livestock Committee.
The Okefenokee Fair Association reserves the right to
adjust classes (grouping of breeds, classes, etc.) at the
discretion of the Livestock Committee.
Exhibitors must exhibit their own animal unless physically unable to do so.
Exhibitors have the privilege of selling animals they have
on display for delivery at the close of the Fair, or to take
orders for delivery from their place of business.
No reweighs once hog has left scale area.
NOTE: Once an animal has met the test requirements for the
exhibition of livestock, no additional test for Brucellosis
and Tuberculosis will be required while the animal is still
entered in the show circuit.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ANIMAL EXHIBITORS
Waycross
Coca-Cola
101 N. Nicholls Street
Waycross, GA 31501
A veterinary inspection will be conducted on all animals
before they shall be placed in stalls or pens, for the purpose
of detecting any disease which may be transmissible to other
stock and in any manner to contaminate the grounds, premises as to constitute a hazard to the health and welfare of the
property of other exhibitors.
It will be jurisdiction of the Official Fair Veterinarian to bar
entry to any animal, or groups of animals, which might present
a health hazard. The Fair Veterinarian will be on call during
the hours of animal exhibiting as well as one hour each morning, just before calling classes.
Your cooperation is requested in assisting with prompt and
thorough examination of your stock. Services, through the
Official Fair Veterinarian, shall be paid for the exhibitor at the
time the services are rendered. For information regarding the
State and Federal Regulations on the transport of animals as
well as new quarantine areas, direct your inquires to:
912-283-3525
OKEFENOKEE FAIR VETERINARIAN
P.O. Box 926, Waycross, Georgia 31502
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SCHEDULE OF LIVESTOCK
EVENTS
SWINE: November 10, Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Swine Barn
CATTLE November 14, Saturday 10:00 a.m.
GOATS: November 14, Saturday following cattle show.
LIVESTOCK
General Supt. - Tim Williamson
DEPARTMENT 1
DEPARTMENT 2
DEPARTMENT 3
DEPARTMENT 4
SWINE
BEEF CATTLE
HORSES
GOATS
HAROLD WILSON
GENERAL INSURANCE
Serving Waycross &
Ware County Since
1955
DEPARTMENT ONE
SWINE
Superintendents
Keith Wall 912-282-4200
November 11, Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Swine Barn
1. Swine will be shown by breeds. There must be at least
five animals of a breed to constitute a breed show. If there
are less than five animals of a particular breed, they will
be shown as Other Breeds.
2. Large classes will be divided at the discretion of the Livestock Committee.
3. Commercial gilts will be shown by weight. Commercial
gilts must weigh a minimum of 225lbs. and maximum
of 400 lbs. The livestock committee will determine the
weights, the number of classes, and the number of commercial gilts per class.
4. Premiums will be awarded as follows:
5. Washing of swine must be completed by 3:00 p.m.
GILTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
35
35
35
35
35
30
30
30
30
30
25
25
25
25
25
20
20
20
20
20
6TH
and below
Class 1-Feb.
40
Class 2-March
40
Class 3-April
40
Class 4-Market
40
Class 5-Commercial 40
15
15
15
15
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Grand Champion Gilt (each breed) - $60
Reserve Champion Gilt (each breed) - $55
*There must be at least two blue ribbon winners in a breed in
order for champions to be selected.
Supreme and Reserve Champion Gilt will be awarded at the
end of classes.
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SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
1. There will be three classes of swine showmanship. Will
consist of exhibitors who are in Pre Club K - 3rd, Class 1
4th, 5th & 6th grades. Class 2 will consist of exhibitors
who are in the 7th, 8th, & 9th grades. Class 3 will consist
of exhibitors who are in the 10th, 11th & 12th grades.
2. Any exhibitor may enter one gilt in the proper showmanship class, provided that he/she is the owner of that gilt.
3. Premiums will be awarded as follows:
Each class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th and below
40 35 30 25 20 15
DEPARTMENT TWO
BEEF CATTLE
Superintendent
Tim Williamson
285-4414
1. Beef Cattle will show by breeds or commercial class. There
must be at least five animals of a breed to constitute a breed
show. If there are less than five animals of a particular
breed, they will be shown as Other Breeds.
2. Large classes will be divided at the discretion of the Livestock Committee.
3. Cattle must be equipped with both a halter and a
neckrope. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. Premiums will be awarded as follows:
Each class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th and below
40 35 30 25 20 15
5. Commercial Heifers will be shown by age.
HEIFERS
Class 1 - Female Jr. Heifer Calf
Born after January 1, 2015
Class 2 - Female Sr. Heifer Calf
Nov. 1 - December 31, 2014
Class 3 - Female Sr. Heifer Calf
September 1 - October 31, 2014
Class 4 - Female Jr. Yearling
January 1 - April 30, 2014
Class 5 - Female
September 1 - December 31, 2013
Grand Champion Heifer (each breed) - $75
Reserve Champion Heifer (each breed) - $60
*There must be at least two blue ribbon winners in a breed in
order for champion to be selected.
Supreme and Reserve Champion Heifer will be awarded at
the end of classes.
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FEEDER STEERS
1. This class is for feeder steers and will be shown by weights.
2. Any breed or combination of breeds is eligible for this
show.
3. The Livestock Committee will determine the number
of classes as well as the number of steers in each class.
However, consideration will be given to equalizing the
number of steers in each class. Maximum weight will be
1300 lbs.
4. Premiums will be awarded as follows:
Each class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th and below
40 35 30 25 20 15
Grand Champion Steer - $75 and trophy
Reserve Champion Steer - $60 and trophy
Over 20 Stores
in
1 Location!!
BEEF CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP
1. There will be three classes of beef cattle showmanship.
Will consist of beef cattle exhibitors who are in the Preclub K - 3rd grade, Class 1 - 4th, 5th and 6th grade. Class 2
will consist of beef cattle exhibitors who are in the 7th, 8th
& 9th grades. Class 3 will consist of beef cattle exhibitors
who are in the 10th, 11th & 12th grades. Graduates are
excluded from all shows.
2. Any exhibitor may enter this event with any beef animal
he/she owns regardless of the breed or sex of the beef
animal.
3. Premiums will be awarded as follows:
Each class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th and below
40 35 30 25 20 15
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MARKET GOAT SHOW
Shoe Show • Cato • Hibbet Sports
1. Goats will be weighed by show officials at check-in Thursday, November 12, 2015 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
2. Entries are open to all youth, Pre-club to 12th grade.
3. This show is open to any breed or crossbred, wether or
doe. Each goat must have an ear tag. This tag can be any
number the exhibitor chooses, but must match the number
on the entry form.
4. Goats showed by Does or Wethers. Goats will be weighed
and will be divided into four weight classes as equal in number
as possible. Goats must weigh a minimum of 45 pounds
to be eligible.
5. Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of 3 goats as long
as space is not limited.
6. All goats must be carrying all milk teeth at the time of
check-in. Goats showing either or both of the first pair of
permanent incisors will not be eligible to show.
7. All goats must be dehorned or have horns tiped.
8. There will be four classes of goat showmanship. Class I
(Pre- club) will consist of exhibitors 4 years old through 3rd
grade Class 2 (Cloverleaf) will consist of exhibitors in 4th
through 6th grade, Class 3 (Junior) will consist of exhibitors
in 7th through 9th grade, and Class 4 (Senior) will consist of
exhibitors in l0th through 12th grade.
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Aaron’s • Nascar Collectibles
The Mattress Super Store
Staples & Ruby Tuesday
2215 Memorial Drive,
US 1 South
Waycross, GA 31501
11. All articles in this department must have been completed
since the close of last year’s fair (11/2014).
12. While every reasonable precaution will be taken for safeguarding exhibits, it should be understood that the exhibits
are entered in competition for prizes, and that the owner
assumes all responsibility for any accident, loss or damage that may occur. Neither the Fair Association, nor
its officers or agents will be responsible for any such
accident, loss or damage.
13. Professional categories will not be eligible for sweepstakes.
14. Exhibitors shall compete for first, second and third
place ribbons. Cash prizes will only be awarded for 1St
place winners. An Overall Division Grand Prize and a
Reserve Prize will be awarded for each Class shall be
awarded, and a Grand Prize and a Reserve Prize will
be awarded for Youth in this competition.
9. Health Requirements: Goats must enter on a certificate of
veterinary inspection issued within 30 days of the exhibition.
All goats, except wethers, must be identified with USDA approved individual animal identification to the flock of origin.
Those goats born after 1/1/14 must be identified to the flock
of birth and flock of origin if different. This information
must be recorded on the certificate of veterinary inspection.
The following statement must be recorded on the certificate
of veterinary inspection for all goats including wethers: “To
the best of my knowledge, the animals being exhibited are
free from any clinical signs consistent with those of footrot,
scabies, contagious ecthyma, (soremouth) cutaneous fungal
lesions, scrapie or any other infectious or contagious disease.”
10. Please note complete rules and regulations contained in
the 2015 Okefenokee Agricultural Fair book Premiums will
be awarded as follows:
Each weight class lst
2nd
3rd 4th
5th
6th
and below
40
35
30
25
20
15
Showmanship
40
35
30
25
20
15
Grand Champion Doe Goat: $55 and trophy
Reserve Champion Doe Goat: $50 and trophy
G. C. Wether $55 and trophy
R. C. Wether $50 and trophy
FARM
BUREAU
GEORGIA
R
LARRY T. MORRIS
AGENCY MANAGER
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU INSURANCE SERVICES
SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
office: 912-422-3900
fax: 912-422-7353
e-mail: [email protected]
P.O. Box 296
Pearson, Georgia 31642
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Owned and in possession of by September 1, 2015.
ENTRY FORM DUE BY OCTOBER 9, 2015.
Exhibitors Signature _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Advisor/Agents Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Fair reserves the right, based on the application or entry registration, to establish a quota of swine allowed, per county. These animals will be accepted as space is available.
Please accept my entry as listed below for Livestock, according to the Rules and Regulations as outlined in the Premium Book. Put all swine, cattle and goats, on separate forms. Please make check
to Okefenokee Fair Association. A non-refundable $15 entry fee per animal must accompany entry form, for swine and cattle. Purebreed animals must send a copy of registration papers with
entry form. All swine must be clipped prior to arrival to fairgrounds. No exceptions.
SWINE AND CATTLE ENTRY BLANK -- Read All Livestock Rules
To Livestock Superintendent - Please mail to: Keith Wall, 149 Satilla Pines Ln., Pearson, GA 31642
Name________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________
Exhibitors Phone No .________________________________Cell No .____________________County_____________________________________________________________
Grade____________________________ Advisor/County Agent’s Phone No._______________________________________________Cell No.__________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Department
FFA/4-H
Breed
Class
Date of Birth
Sun. or Thurs. - Check Cattle arriving
mo./day/yr.
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safeguarding exhibits, it should be understood that the
exhibits are entered in competition for prizes, and that the
owner assumes all responsibility for any accident, loss
or damage that may occur. Neither the Fair Association,
nor its officers or agents will be responsible for any such
accident, loss or damage.
13. Professional categories will not be eligible for sweepstakes.
14. Exhibitors shall compete for first, second and third
place ribbons. Cash prizes will only be awarded for
1St place winners. An Overall Division Grand Prize
for each Class and a Reserve Prize for each Class will
be awarded, and a Grand Prize and a Reserve Prize
will be awarded for Youth in this competition.
HOUSEHOLD ARTS AND CRAFTS
Heidi Flowers - [email protected]
RULES
1. All articles for exhibits will be taken in on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. No articles
will be accepted after 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November
7, 2015.
2. All articles must be picked up by the owner with claim
sheet on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 1:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
3. All articles will be judged on Monday, November 9, 2015.
No articles will be judged until all judges are present.
4. An entry tag furnished by the Fair Association, showing
Division, Class and lot numbers to correspond with the
same in the Premium Book must be filled out by clerk.
Claim sheets will be given to exhibitors when exhibits are
delivered in person. The stubs must be retained by the
exhibitor until the close of the Fair, when on presentation
to the Superintendent of the Department; the sheet will be
an order for the article corresponding in number.
5. No premium shall be awarded, nor will any premiums
be paid on any article not mentioned or classified in this
Premium List unless special merit and by permission of
the Fair Association.
6. Premiums and prizes are paid ONLY for awards made
by the judges as they appear on the signed judges’ sheet
and cards of record and NOT from ribbons attached
to the exhibit or from unofficial newspaper reports of
listings. This rule is strictly enforced because of the fact
that the judges’ reports are the only official records of
correct awards. Ribbons may be misplaced or tampered with and newspaper listings may be incorrect.
Decision of the judges will be final.
7. Not more than one entry can be made in any one category
by any one exhibitor.
8. All articles are judged by comparison and on a competitive
basis. Judges will use their own discretion when awarding
prizes where there is only one entry.
9. All articles for exhibit in this department must be the
handiwork of the exhibitor. This competition is open to
all youth and adults. There will be a separate competition
between youth in this competition.
10. Articles bought or borrowed or previously shown at
this Fair will be disqualified.
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CANNED PRODUCTS
Heidi Flowers - [email protected]
RULES
1. All articles for exhibits will be taken in on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. No articles
will be accepted after 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November
7, 2015.
2. All articles must be picked up by the owner with claim
sheet on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 1:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
3. All articles will be judged on Monday, November 9, 2015.
No articles will be judged until all judges are present.
4. Score of Judging of Canned Products
a. Quantity of product judged by appearance
1. Uniform in size and shape………………………………15
2. Condition good – natural shape retained………………15
3. Color natural and fresh………………………………15
b. Quality of Pack…………………………………………15
Jars filled with right proportion of fruit and juices.
c. Quality of Liquid……………………………………30
1. Clear and free from sediment…………………………15
2. Color clear and natural……………………………….15
d. Appearance of Jar……………………………………10
1. Jar clean, standard………………………………………5
2. Label according to direction below……………………5
3. IMPORTANT: Products must have been canned since
November 2014, and must have been prepared and canned
by the person making the entry.
4. All canned goods must be packed in standard jars. Jars
must have rings on them.
5. All items must be labeled as to the kind of product in jar.
This may be done with tape or stickers. Please label on top
of jar.
5. No premium shall be awarded, nor will any premiums
be paid on any article not mentioned or classified in this
Premium List unless special merit and by permission of
the Fair Association.
6. Premiums and prizes are paid ONLY for awards made
by the judges as they appear on the signed judges’ sheet
and cards of record and NOT from ribbons attached
to the exhibit or from unofficial newspaper reports of
listings. This rule is strictly enforced because of the fact
that the judges’ reports are the only official records of
correct awards. Ribbons may be misplaced or tampered
with and newspaper listings may be incorrect. Decision
of the judges will be final.
7. Not more than one entry can be made in any one category
by any one exhibitor.
8. All canned products are judged by comparison and on a
competitive basis. Judges will use their own discretion
when awarding prizes where there is only one entry.
9. All articles for exhibit in this department must be the
handiwork of the exhibitor. This competition is open to
all youth and adults. There will be a separate competition
between youth in this competition.
10. Articles bought or borrowed or previously shown at
this Fair will be disqualified.
11. All canned products in this department must have been
completed since the close of last year’s fair. (11/2014)
12. While every reasonable precaution will be taken for
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Name________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________
Exhibitors Phone No.__________________________/Cell No._____________________ County__________________________________________________________________
Grade____________________________ Advisor/County Agent’s Phone No.____________________________________/Cell No.______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Department
FFA/4-H
Breed
Class
Wether or Doe
Ear Tag
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Owned and in possession of by September 1, 2015.
ENTRY FORM DUE BY OCTOBER 9, 2015.
Exhibitors Signature _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Advisor/Agents Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Fair reserves the right, based on the application or entry registration. These animals will be accepted as space is available.
Please accept my entry as listed below for Livestock, according to the Rules and Regulations as outlined in the Premium Book. Put goat entries only on this form. A non-refundable $15 entry fee per
animal must accompany entry form, for goats. Purebreed animals must send a copy of registration papers with entry form.
GOAT ENTRY FORM -- Read All Livestock Rules
To Livestock Superintendent - Please mail to: Keith Wall, 149 Satilla Pines Ln., Pearson, GA 31642 Make check payable to Okefenokee Fair Association.
FORESTRY
Dendrology (Tree Identification)
2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Barry Deas - Chairman
DIVISIONS:
Senior FFA/4-H (12th grade & Below)
Junior FFA/4-H (9th grade & Below)
RULES:
1. A county may enter two teams of four members in each
division or one or two individuals if they do not have
enough members for a team. Top three scorers will determine team winner.
2. Contestants will be required to identify a number of trees
or leaf sprays of trees. Contestants will be judged on accuracy of the identification.
3. The team with the highest total score will be the team
winner in each division. The individual with the highest
score will be the individual winner.
4. CONTEST BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 2:00.
AWARDS:
SENIOR FFA - 4-H
1st Place Team ............................................. $60 and plaque
2nd Place Team ............................................ $40 and plaque
3rd Place Team ................................................................$35
4th Place Team ................................................................$30
Individuals Awards: Highest Overall Scorer - Plaque
2nd Highest Overall Scorer - Plaque
JUNIOR FFA - 4-H
1st Place Team ............................................. $40 and plaque
2nd Place Team ............................................ $35 and plaque
3rd Place Team ................................................................$30
4th Place Team ................................................................$25
Individuals Awards: Highest Overall Scorer - Plaque
2nd Highest Overall Scorer - Plaque
Tree ID List
The Official Georgia
FFA Association’s Forestry
CDE Tree Identification List
Award bank will be provided.
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FFA
LANDSCAPE IDENTIFICATION CONTEST
(Plant Identification)
2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Keith Wall - Chairman - 912-282-4200
Mark Deal - Coastal Pines Technical College
ELIGIBILITY
1. Any 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in the 13 county area served
by the Fair may enter two Junior Teams and Two Senior
Teams in the Contest.
2. Each team will be made up of four members and the total
score will be made up of the individual member scores.
3. Each team member must be a bonified member of the 4-H
or FFA.
RULES
SAME AS FLORICULTURE CONTEST
See Website: gaaged.org for Listings
THE W. G. PARKER SENIOR 4-H OR FFA
Livestock Judging Contest
2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015
SENIOR CONTEST
1. A county may enter one team of four members in each division or one or two individuals if they do not have enough
members for a team. Top three scorers will determine
team winner.
2. Each member of a team must be a bonified 4-H or FFA
member.
3. Senior Teams will be 12th graders and below.
4. Team Awards
1st place team................................................ $60 and plaque
2nd place team .............................................. $40 and plaque
3rd place team ..................................................................$30
4th place team ..................................................................$25
Individual Awards
1. In case of a tie, Judge will designate a class for tie breaker.
2. Four classes of livestock will be judged (livestock may be
cattle or swine).
3. A team can consist of 4 members. All participants will
Judge the top 3 scorers will determine winner.
4. All participants shall meet at the side gate beyond the big
show barn at 2:00 on Wednesday, November, 11, 2015.
No participants will be allowed in the Barn Area prior to
contest time.
CONTEST BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 2:00 p.m.
5. Prizes and awards will be awarded upon completion of
scoring for contest.
JUNIOR CONTEST:
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Any Jr. 4-H or FFA Livestock Judging Team in our 16 Counties. Must be in the 9th grade or below.
Must be a bonified 4-H or FFA Club member.
A county may enter one team of four members. Same as
Senior rules.
AWARDS TO TEAMS
1st ................................................................. $40 and plaque
2nd................................................................. $35 and plaque
3rd ....................................................................................$30
4th ....................................................................................$25
Individuals Awards: Highest Individual Scorer - Plaque
2nd Highest Individual Scorer - Plaque
Georgia FFA Association
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AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR AND
MACHINERY OPERATIONS
& MAINTENANCE
November 11, 2015 - 2:00 p.m.
Career Development Event
I. OVERVIEW
The Agricultural Tractor and Machinery Operations &
Maintenance CDE is an individual event, with three parts.
1. The contestant will answer questions on a written exam
dealing with tractor and machinery operations, maintenance, and safety.
2. The contestant will have to determine the problem and
the best solution to the problem in ten problem solving
questions.
3. The contestant will have a practical driving test where he/
she will exhibit his/her skills in driving a tractor and implement through a designed course.
II. PURPOSE
The Agricultural Tractor and Machinery Operations &
Maintenance CDE is designed to develop skills in operating
tractors and various pieces of machinery safely, as well as
maintaining the tractor and machinery in a safe and productive matter.
III. ELIGIBILITY
This event is open to students in grades 9-12 who are agricultural education students, and are paid members of a chartered FFA chapter. Each student’s name must appear on the
chapter’s FFA roster at least 10 days prior to competition
above the chapter level.
Chapters are limited to one (1) CDE contestant per chapter.
The top two individuals from each area will be eligible to
participate in the State Agricultural Tractor and Machinery
Operations & Maintenance CDE.
IV. RULES
The following rules will govern the driving:
1. Time begins when the tractor crosses the start/finish line.
2. The contestant may position implement in the rear of the
shed prior to starting the tractor. The hitch pin will be positioned in clear view of the contestant by the official at the
site.
3. No one will be allowed in the career development event
area except the contestant and officials.
4. Safety violations will be noted by the judges. Three safety violations will disqualify the contestant at the discretion
of the judges. Safety is recognized as of utmost importance.
5. Time ends when tractor crosses the start/finish line.
6. Course layout will be printed in the bulletin with driver
making a right hand turn into the curve.
7. The top two teams from each area will compete at the
state level.
GAAGEd.Org for more information
Awards
1st Place.........................................................$60 and Plaque
2nd Place .......................................................$40 and Plaque
3rd Place ..................................................................... $35.00
4th Place ..................................................................... $30.00
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4-H AND FFA
FLORICULTURE CONTEST
(Plant Identification)
2:00-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Co-Chairman
Keith Wall & Mark Deal - Coastal Pines Technical School
ELIGIBILITY
1. Any 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in the County area served
by the Fair may enter two Junior Teams and two Senior
Teams in the Contest.
2. Each team will be made up of four members and the total
score will be made up of the individual member scores.
3. Each team member must be a bonified member of the 4-H
or FFA.
RULES
1. All team members will report to the Show Arena at least
10 minutes prior to contest time. No one other than contestants and Judges will be allowed on the Arena floor
during the contest.
2. In case of a tie, a special run-off between the tied teams
will determine the winner.
3. Teams will be asked to identify 25 plants from a list of 85
plants included in the Fair Premium Book.
4. Contestants will not be allowed to communicate with any
other member of his team or with any member of any other
team during the competition.
5. Contestants will make visual identification ONLY. Contestants will not handle or touch the plants at any time.
Contestants will have a maximum of one minute per plant
for identification.
6. Any communications or other assistance to any contestants
will be sufficient cause for disqualification of that person’s
entire team.
Awards, Senior Teams - 11th & 12th Grades
1st ................................................................. $60 and plaque
2nd................................................................. $40 and plaque
3rd ...................................................................................$35
4th ....................................................................................$30
Awards, Junior Teams - 10th Grade & below
1st ................................................................. $40 and plaque
2nd................................................................. $35 and plaque
3rd ....................................................................................$30
4th ....................................................................................$25
FLORAL IDENTIFICATION LIST
(Georgia Contest Only)
FLORICULTURE PLANT IDENTIFICATION
Revised 2011
Contestant Name __________________________________
Contestant Number ________________________________
See Website: gaaged.org for Species
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Junior Environmental/Natural Resources
Career Development Event
Chairman - Renee Smith
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 2:00 p.m.
Students will identify no more than 75 items from the following combined areas. Students will receive an appropriate score
for each item depending on the amount of items presented. Students may be required to identify the item from actual samples,
a mounted or preserved sample, a photograph, a written description or a sign of the items, such as a track or a fruit or cone. A
word bank will be provided to students at the competition.
See Website: gaaged.org for Species
Grading: These items will be graded either correct or incorrect,
with students receiving appropriate score on each item. A total
of 200 points will be awarded in this area. No more than 75
items will be displayed.
Awards:
Junior FFA
1st Place Team ......................................................................... $40 and Plaque
2nd Place Team ....................................................................... $35 and Plaque
3rd Place Team ........................................................................................... $30
4th Place Team ........................................................................................... $25
MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAWNMOWER & EQUIPMENT
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015
I. OVERVIEW
The Middle School Lawnmower and Equipment Operations &
Maintenance Contest is an individual event, with three parts.
1. The contestant will answer questions on a written exam dealing with lawnmower and equipment operations, maintenance,
and safety.
2. The contestant will have to determine the problem and the
best solution to the problem in ten problem solving questions.
3. The contestant will have a practical driving test where he/she
will exhibit his/her skills in driving a lawnmower and equipment
through a designed course.
II. PURPOSE
The Middle School Lawnmower and Equipment Operations &
Maintenance Contest is designed to develop skills in operating
lawnmowers and various pieces of equipment safely, as well as
maintaining the mower and equipment in a safe and productive
matter.
III. ELIGIBILITY
Students in grades 6-8 who are current active FFA members
are eligible to participate. Chapters are limited to one (1) CDE
contestant per chapter.
IV. RULES
The following rules will govern the driving:
1. Time begins when the mower crosses the start/finish line.
2. Time ends when the mower crosses the start/finish line.
3. No one will be allowed in the career development event area
except the contestant and officials.
4. Safety violations will be noted by the judges. Three safety
violations will disqualify the contestant at the discretion of the
judges. Safety is recognized as of the utmost importance.
5. Course layout will be printed in the bulletin.
6. A lawnmower of a like model will be available for practice
and acclimation
V. EVENT FORMAT
The Waycross
Exchange
Club members
welcome you
to the
61st Annual
Okefenokee
Agriculture Fair
The CDE will consist of three parts:
Part I – Written Exam – 20 Points. Contestants will have 30
minutes to answer twenty multiple- choice questions on lawnmower servicing, safe operation, care, and maintenance.
Part II – Problem Solving – 20 Points. Contestants will have
30 minutes to answer ten multiple- choice problem solving
activities relating to lawnmower servicing, safe operation, care
and maintenance.
Part III – Lawnmower Maintenance/Driving – 60 Points.
Contestants will be asked to name the listed Daily Maintenance/
Safety Checks listed on the score sheet before Operating Mower.
Contestants will Have 5 minutes to complete the driving course
without time penalty. Contestants will have a maximum of 5
minutes to navigate the course. Time will be stopped after ten
(10) minutes and the contestant will be scored as a Zero (0)
for incomplete.
The following lawnmower operations will be graded:
A. Explaining pre-warm up procedure. (Daily Maintenance/
Safety Checks).
B. Checking mowing height (height to be determined by the
judge).
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C. Pulling out of the Lawnmower Shed which is represented
by lines of stakes, not more than (2’) two feet apart with (6”) six
inch clearance on each side of the widest point of the mower
deck including Discharge Chute Assembly...
D. Backing the Lawnmower into the Equipment Shed which is
represented by lines of stakes, not more than (2’) two feet apart
with (6”) six inch clearance on each side.
E. Attaching equipment (a two-wheeled implement) to the
lawnmower.
F. Pulling the implement out of the Equipment Shed.
G. Pulling the implement through a set Alley lined with stakes
not more than (2’) two feet apart with (9”) nine inch clearance
on each side of the widest point of the mower deck including
Discharge Chute Assembly.
H. Returning the implement to the Equipment Shed.
I. Unhooking the implement and Backing the Lawnmower to
the start/finish line.
** For safety of participant and bystanders, the blade will
not be engaged at any time during the driving portion of the
event! Engaging the blade will result in Safety Penalty Points.
Awards:
1st .......................................................................$35 and Plaque
2nd.......................................................................$30 and Plaque
3rd ......................................................................................... $25
4th ......................................................................................... $20
Senior Environmental/Natural Resources
Career Development Event
Chairman - Renee Smith
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 2 p.m.
Students will identify no more than 75 items from the following combined areas. Students will receive an appropriate score
for each item depending on the amount of items presented. Students may be required to identify the item from actual samples,
a mounted or preserved sample, a photograph, a written description or a sign of the items, such as a track or a fruit or cone. A
word bank will be provided to students at the competition.
See Website: gaaged.org for Species
Grading: These items will be graded either correct or incorrect,
with students receiving appropriate score on each item. A total
of 200 points will be awarded in this area. No more than 75
items will be displayed.
TIEBREAKERS
Tiebreakers for teams will be the team with the highest score
on the team event, the team with the most 1st place finishes, the
team with the most 2nd place, etc., in that order.
Tiebreakers for individual events will be determined by order of
incorrect items. Therefore, the first person to have an incorrect
answer loses the tie. If a second tie breaker is needed, tied individuals may be separated and asked questions to answer orally
regarding their event if a tie remains. Tiebreakers will start with
3 questions to determine the winner. Judges will determine the
winners based on completeness of answers and student’s ability
to express themselves.
AWARDS
Awards shall be determined each year by the Board of Trustees
of the Georgia FFA Foundation. This event at the state level is
made possible through the Georgia FFA Foundation as a special
project of an industry sponsor or from the Foundation general
fund. Minimum awards will recognize the first three places of
individuals in each activity, and the first and second place teams
at the state level. Area awards will be dependent on sponsorship
of these events.
RICK OMARA Owner
6609 Central Avenue Ext.
Waycross, GA 31503
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REFERENCES:
1. Team Activity
a. Georgia Agricultural Education Website, Georgia Department of Education (www.gaaged.org).
Awards:
Senior FFA
1st Place Team ......................................................................... $60 and Plaque
2nd Place Team ....................................................................... $40 and Plaque
3rd Place Team ........................................................................................... $35
4th Place Team ........................................................................................... $30
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