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University of Massachusetts & Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture Cooperating
4-H Fair Dedication
It is with a great deal of respect and admiration that we dedicate the 2014 Worcester County 4-H Fair to our very good
friend, Senator Stephen Brewer, who will be retiring next
year. For over thirty years, he has worked very closely with
the 4-H program here in Worcester County, supporting the
4-H members and their leaders and families, teaching them
about the importance of advocating for what they believe in
and working with 4-H volunteers when funding for 4-H was
threatened to see that the 4-H program continued here in
Massachusetts.
For all of those thirty plus years, Steve has been very loyal
and attentive to our 4-H members and volunteers. Every
year, with very few exceptions, he attends the Worcester
County 4-H Fair Opening Exercises. If he can’t make the
opening exercises, then he often joins us for the chicken barbeque on Sunday afternoon. He is kind and supportive and
caring and really listens to his constituents’ concerns and
then does his absolute best to work on their behalf.
He has also been a tremendous help to Camp Marshall, assisting the camp with various projects and alerting them
to funding opportunities that will help the camp to continue to thrive. He made a special effort on the camp’s behalf
to help them negotiate a workable agreement for the waterfront side of Camp Marshall, which is leased to the camp
by the state of Massachusetts.
Whenever you talk to people from throughout Massachusetts, they speak of the good work and support that the
Senator has provided over the past thirty. He is a salt of the earth type of guy, freely giving his time and his talent to
those who need his help. He definitely fits well with the values of 4-H.
This year we chose to dedicate a new 4-H award in Steve’s honor. The Stephen Brewer Citizenship Award will be
awarded each year to honor a 4-H teen who is particularly strong in citizenship, community service, leadership, and
his or her project work. Senator Brewer has always been such a strong supporter of citizenship and community service so this is a great way to honor him and to recognize a 4-H teen who excels in these areas.
Senator Brewer is obviously very special to the 4-H Community – he has given so much support to 4-H and to the
families involved in it. He is so much appreciated by everyone involved in the Worcester County 4-H Fair.
Senator Stephen Brewer, we salute you for all that you have
done for the Commonwealth and the people who live here,
for the 4-H program in Worcester County and for our 4-H Fair!
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What is 4-H?
4-H is the educational youth
program of the University
of Massachusetts Extension
based on the concept of learn
by doing. Through clubs, afterschool groups, camp, and
other forums, 4-H helps youth
learn leadership skills, develop
self-confidence and self- esteem, utilize creative thinking,
and become more productive
community members.
The 4-H program is always in
the process of changing and
keeping pace with the interests
and needs of contemporary
youth. The 4-H concept of
learning allows both youth and
adults to learn at their own
pace while acquiring new skills
in areas that interest them.
Financial support for the 4-H
program is provided through
a combination of member-
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Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Flagpole Garden
Working Exhibits
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
In Front of Andrew’s Hall
Table of Contents
ship fees, staff and volunteer
fundraising, private donations
and limited state & federal tax
dollars. 4-H offers membership
to all boys and girls, ages 5 - 18
years old. A traditional 4-H club
consists of four or more children and at least one screened
adult volunteer leader. Each
club selects one or more projects to focus on. Many schools,
neighborhood centers, and
libraries also host or offer 4-H
programs.
Volunteers who conduct the
Worcester County 4-H programs are supported by Extension staff: Lorraine Kiritsis and
Eileen Cole. For more information about 4-H, contact: UMass
Extension 4-H, 237 Chandler
Street, Worcester, MA 01609,
(508) 831-1223 or visit www.
mass4h.org.
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Great Eve
Fashion Revue
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
In front of Andrews Hall
Visual Presentations
Saturday, Time TBA
Andrews Hall
Family Fun Night
Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
Wells Arena
Overall Champion
Showmanship
Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
Wells-William Arena
Corn Shucking Contest
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
4-H Auction
Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Who can participate in the 4-H Fair?
All youth, ages 5-18, can show at the fair. While
only 4-H members are eligible for overall fair
awards (see p. 9), non-members can show
animals, exhibit, and participate fully in all elements of the fair.
4-H Fair Dedication
4-H Tractor Pull Code of Conduct
Fair Awards
2014 Fair Animal Health Rules
2014 4-H Fair Committee
ANDREWS MEMORIAL TRACTOR PULL
APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST
ARTS BEEF CATTLE
CANNING CAVIES CHALLENGE PROJECTS
CHILD CARE
CLOTHING
Cloverbud Participation CLUB BANNER/CAMP CABIN
COLOR AND DESIGN
CONSERVATION COSTUME PARADE
CRAFTS CREATIVE STITCHERY CROCHETING, KNITTING,SPINNING DAIRY CATTLE
Dairy Goat Herdsmen Contest DAIRY GOATS DOGS EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY
EGGS Entry forms
FOOD PREPARATION FRUITS General Rules
HERBS HERDSMEN CONTEST HOME IMPROVEMENT
Horse Show
Horse Show Division & Class
INDUSTRIAL ARTS JUDGING CONTESTS
LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR PULL
Overnight Housing
PETS ON PARADE
PHOTOGRAPHY POSTER CONTEST POULTRY
PRESENTATIONS
PYGMY GOATS QUILTING RABBITS Schedule of Events
SHEEP SWINE
TECHNOLOGY
VEGETABLES
What Class Should You Show In?
What is 4-H?
What’s Happing at the Fair:
WOODWORKING
Worcester County 4-H Animal Rules
WORKING EXHIBIT
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Fair Information • 3
General Rules
Please read all rules before sending in entry forms or arriving at the fair.
1. Interpretation of all rules will be made by the Executive Committee of the 4-H Fair. Any complaint must be made in
writing and presented to the committee.
2. The Worcester County 4-H Fair is open to all youth in Massachusetts.
3. Age Requirements - judging will be done in each respective group:
Cloverbuds: 5-7 as of January 1, 2014 (Restricted from some livestock classes. See page 6)
Juniors: 8-13 as of January 1, 2014
Seniors: 14-18 as of January 1, 2014
4. Pre-entries required for: Livestock, Public Speaking, Visual Presentations, Working Exhibits, Current Technology, and
Educational Displays. Entry Forms are in the rear of this catalog. All pre-entries must be postmarked by August 5,
2014. There will be a late fee of $5.00 per exhibitor. No refunds of pre-entries if exhibitor is absent.
5. Livestock exhibitors must follow the livestock rules and animal health regulations prescribed by the fair.
6. All hall exhibits must arrive between 6:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21 and Noon to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23.
Exceptions: Goats, Rabbits and Cavies will be accepted between 8:30 and 9:30 Saturday morning for Saturday activities or goats may enter on Sunday morning by 8:00 a.m. for the Dairy Goat Show. Dairy and beef cattle must arrive by
9 a.m. Saturday morning.
7. An exhibitor shall make only one entry in a given class (except in individual livestock classes, where two placings per
class, per breed, per exhibitor are allowed).
8. Every exhibit must have a 4-H entry card. Cards are available from your 4-H Educator through the 4-H office and will
also be available at the fair. Your 4-H exhibitor number must be on the card. Exhibitor numbers are available at registration. Cloverbuds - green sheet, Juniors - white card, Seniors - pink card.
9. All entrants must mark “kit” or “not a kit” on entry card. Any entry not specified will be judged as a “kit.”
10. Exhibits must be placed in the exhibit hall by the individual exhibitor (not a parent or leader). Exceptions are noted
in specific commodity rules. Please do not move the exhibits after youth have placed them. Every exhibitor is responsible for having exhibits picked up at the close of the fair.
11. Exhibitors may be questioned by the judges regarding their exhibit. All exhibits, except livestock, must be made
during the past 12 months.
12. The Fair Committee is not responsible for loss or damage of exhibits or property, or injury to animals or persons.
13. Articles made as a school project or at camp may be exhibited at the fair.
14. A new class will be added to the commodity list when there are 5 or more similar entries.
15. “Any other” is for classes not listed in the catalog or in a new class.
16. Placings will be awarded on basis of quality of exhibit. The judge’s decision is final.
17. If only one exhibit or exhibitor is in a class, the judge will award the prize on the merit of the exhibit.
18. Premium money will be paid based on a point system. The amount of available prize money will be divided by total
points awarded to determine point value. This amount is subject to change. Make sure the Fair has your correct
address for mailing purposes.
19. Premiums will not be paid to Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds will receive special ribbons.
20. Rosettes MAY be given to the Best Junior and the Best Senior exhibit (or score) in each commodity at the discretion
of the judge. (Unless stated otherwise under Special Awards).
21. All foods, vegetables, flowers, and herbs (with the exception of winter crops, vegetable baskets, vegetable displays,
houseplants and flower arrangements) will be sold at auction. This includes Rosette winners.
22. No exhibit may be removed before the end of the General Assembly unless stated otherwise in Commodity Rules.
Exhibits removed before this time will forfeit premium money.
23. Any 4-H organization wishing to conduct any fundraising activities during the Fair must obtain permission from the
4-H Fair Executive Committee.
24. No animals are allowed in Andrews Hall.
25. All Exhibitors must supply their own water pails, grain, hay & bedding unless otherwise noted.
4-H AUCTION
Begins at 2:30 P.M. Sunday only Vegetables, Flowers, Food commodity entries along with other miscellaneous items will
be offered at the auction. Proceeds will go into the General Treasury of the Fair. All are welcome!
4 • Fair Information
Schedule of Events August 21-24, 2014
Times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Drop off of Exhibits – Andrews Hall
12:00-6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2014
All hall exhibits must be in place by 6:30 p.m.
Exhibitor number must be on every entry card.
All animals except Rabbits, Cavies, and Goats may be brought in Friday evening, or Saturday until 9 a.m. Rabbits, Cavies, and Goats see commodity rules.
Hall closes - Judging begins, NO EXCEPTIONS
Snack Bar Closes
Saturday, August 23, 2014
6:30 a.m. Snack Bar Opens
7:30 a.m. Tractor Pull Begins
8:45 a.m. Pets-on Parade check-in
9:00 a.m. All animals in place unless otherwise noted under Commodity Rules.
Livestock Judging Contest
Pets on Parade starts
9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies, Dorothea Mahoney Award
10:00 a.m. Raffle ticket sales begin
10:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
Rabbit & Cavy Show.
11:00 a.m. Sheep Show, Dog Show, Poultry Judging
Fashion Revue, Goat Showmanship Demo
12:00 p.m.
Andrews Hall Judging Contests Open until noon Sunday
1:00 p.m. Beef Fitting and Showmanship followed by the Breed Show, Poultry Showmanship
On-Going Goat Fitting Demonstration
1:30 p.m. Working Exhibits Begin. See postings for times for each exhibit.
2:00 p.m.
Visual Presentations & Public Speaking Judging begins
3:00 p.m. Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Dairy Goat Caprineology Contest
5:00 p.m.
Costume Parade
7:00 p.m. Family Fun Night, including Barn Challenge
9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall closes
10:00 p.m. Snack Bar Closes
Sunday, August 24, 2014
6:30 a.m. Snack Bar Opens
8:30 a.m. Horse Show Begins
9:00 a.m.
Swine Show, Goat Show
9:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle Fitting & Showmanship followed by Breed Show
10:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
Corn Shucking contest
Lawn and Garden Tractor Pull
11:00 a.m. Fashion Revue in front of Andrews Hall
Cloverbud Rabbit & Cavy Workshop
12:30 p.m.
Chicken Barbecue
1:00 p.m. Close of Andrews Hall, Close of raffle ticket sales
Overall Champion Showman – All Animals
1:30 p.m. Raffle Drawing - In front of Andrews Hall
2:00 p.m. Presentation of awards - In front of Andrews Hall, all exhibitors on grounds expected to attend.
2:30 p.m. Auction of Vegetables, Flowers, Food, and other available items begins.
End of Auction - Close of Fair - Exhibit hall reopened for exhibitors only, see General Rule #22
No Exhibits or Livestock may be removed from the fairgrounds until after the auction and awards are completed.
Notice to Commodity Chairmen to get Judges:
Please follow the above schedule. It is set up to minimize conflicts for 4-H youth.
What’s Happening at the Fair:
Overall Champion Showmanship
Think you’re a good showman?
Now what if you have to show
another species?! This year’s
champion showmen will trade
animals to determine the overall champion for the entire fair.
Come watch the show-down
before the auction at 1:00 on
Sunday!
1:00 Sunday Afternoon
Wells-William Arena Show Ring
Working Exhibits
Want to show off a skill you
have or a project you’ve been
working on? Draw or paint, knit,
sew, arrange flowers, or anything
else that shows your craft. All
exhibitors who participate will be
awarded twenty points towards
outstanding exhibitor. Pre-entry
is required, refer to the forms at
the back of this book.
Raffles
We need donations for the raffles. Have your club members create a themed
basket or ask for donations at businesses you love. Then don’t forget to buy
tickets Saturday and Sunday for the raffle!
Don’t Miss:
Family Fun Night
Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
in Wells Arena
Featuring :
Costume Parade
All exhibitors are eligible to participate
in the costume parade! You and your
animal can wear matching costumes,
dress up to fit a certain theme, or
anything else you can imagine.
Don’t forget to pre-register!
Ice Cream Social
Please Note:
No dogs are allowed on the 4-H Fair Grounds except for 4-H Exhibitors’ dogs and
assistance dogs
Bring your family for make your own
sundaes! All are welcome!
Cloverbud Participation - for 5-7 year olds:
The Cloverbud years are often a time of wanting more privileges than allowed in early childhood without the responsibilities of adolescence. The challenge for children in this age group is understanding the method, exploring, and
practicing.
Exhibits: Each Cloverbud will have space to exhibit what they have made during the year in a special area in Andrews
Hall. Individual Cloverbud items need not fall under the class designations listed in the catalog and will receive special
ribbons regardless of the number of projects included in their exhibit. Adult volunteers who are particularly sensitive
to children of Cloverbud age will make positive comments about each child's exhibits.
Cloverbuds 7 years old: These Cloverbuds will be able to choose to be judged on the Danish System. At this time it is
important to teach children to learn what they can from judging and not take it too seriously, making it an ideal time
to transition those children from Participation ribbons to the Danish system. The items in these Cloverbud exhibits will
be rated in relation to how they compare to a “standard” for such items and not judged as they compare to any other
exhibits.
Animal Events: Cloverbuds must follow all rules and regulations required for animals. There are no entry fees for Cloverbuds. Because of the risks and expectations of showing, 4-H divides animals into two categories.
Lap animals (Rabbits, cavies, and poultry): Cloverbuds may bring their animals for public exhibit though they will not
be judged. Children may participate in the "Cloverbud Rabbit or Cavy Show" while children 7 years of age may choose
to be evaluated on the Danish system.
Large animals (Beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, sheep, dog, swine, and llamas): Youth must be at least 8 years of age as
of January 1, 2014. With the help of a knowledgeable teen or adult, children ages 6 and 7 may participate in the Dog
Show, Costume Show and specific events of the Llama show.
This Year’s Theme is:
4-H Is
Everywhere
Keep the theme in mind as you
prepare for the fair!
This year’s cover
design created by:
Katherine Stewart, Holden
This year’s theme
was contributed by:
The Howe Family
Ad Contest Winners
Rosette Winners: Tristan Dunn, Sutton, Katie Barrett, Lancaster, Sam Dykstra,
Douglas, Sadie, Clay and Bill Constantine, Spencer, Cindy and Robbie Shaw, Oxford,
Mckenzie McLarnon, Charlton, Gabby Melnick, Upton, Lauren and John Olson,
New Braintree, Allison and Cadence Donais, Dudley and Chloe and Barry Nadon,
West Brookfield.
Clubs receive 10% of their earnings for their club treasury.
1st – Sutton Preservationists 4-H Club - $700 - $70 for their club
2nd – Blackstone Valley 4-H Club - $305 - $31 for their club
3rd – Two Town Trotters 4-H club - $100 - $10 for their club
Overnight Housing
Overnight Housing is open to any Livestock, Dog, Poultry, or Rabbit Exhibitor.
Exhibitors staying overnight MUST pre-register with a Parent or Legal Guardian by
sending a completed permission slip and health form to the Housing Coordinator.
Registration due August 5. Mail to:
Bethany Olson
150 Unitas Rd.
New Braintree, MA 01531
413-477-9933
What Class Should You Show In?
If you were 5 to 7 years old on or before January 1, 2014, you are a
Cloverbud.
Junior.
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Snack Bar Schedule
Main Booth:
Friday – 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday – 6:30 a. m. to 3:00 p.m.
Horse Show Booth:
Sunday – 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tractor Booth:
Full service available only during
pulls on Saturday and Sunday.
Family Chicken BBQ
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Serving at 12:30 p.m.
In front of Andrew’s Hall
$12 for 1⁄2 chicken*
$10 for 1/4 chicken*
Meal includes chicken, corn,
potato, roll, and milk. Everyone is
invited to join us in this fun and
hearty feast.
For information and tickets, contact the 4-H office. Tickets can be
purchased at the 4-H office prior
to the fair or in Andrew’s Hall at
the Fair on Sunday morning.
* Subject to market price
Auction of Vegetables,
Food, and more!
Sunday, 2:30
In front of Andrew’s Hall
Bid on winning cakes, pies,
cookies, flowers, vegetables, and
more while supporting the Fair!
Senior.
2013 Winners of Worcester County 4-H Fair Awards
Outstanding Exhibitor Awards
These awards are given to the top 10% of all the 4-H Fair exhibitors. They are determined by the members’ total points
based on a point system. The system awards each exhibitor 10 points for each first place, 6 points for each second place
and 3 points for each third place. These awards can be won more than once.
Benjamin French, Stow – 231 points
Megan Howe, New Braintree – 230 points
Gabriella Melnick, Upton – 226 points
Tiffany Howe, New Braintree – 216 points
Noelle Bourbeau, Oxford – 213 points
Caroline Adam, Uxbridge – 188 points
Rachel Adam, Uxbridge – 188 points
Allyson Heintz, Charlton – 182 points
The Boyd Award
The Boyd Award is given in memory of Mr. Bill Boyd, one
of the original organizers of the Worcester County 4-H
Fair. The Bill Boyd Award is a club award that will be given
to the 4-H Club that displays a spirit of helpfulness and
cooperation throughout the Fair, by exhibiting at the fair,
helping with setup, cleanup,and generally to make the fair
a success. Community service projects that the club does
throughout the year is also considered. Contact the 4-H
office If you would like to nominate a club or enter your
own Club.
2013 – Uxbridge Dreamweavers 4-H Club
The Knox Trophy
The Knox Trophy is given in memory of Wilfred C. Knox.
His daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Paul Samuelson,
wished to honor his memory with this trophy. The Knox
Trophy will be awarded to either a Junior or Senior exhibitor who displays the highest degree of 4-H spirit and
cooperation throughout the Fair. This is not necessarily an
individual who wins a lot of awards, but one who is particularly helpful at the fair. This award can be won only once
by an individual 4-Her.To nominate someone for this award,
please contact the 4-H office.
2013 - Elizabeth Shea, Hardwick
The Dorothea Mahoney Award
The Dorothea Mahoney Award is given in honor of Mrs.
Dorothea Mahoney, a longtime 4-H agent in Worcester
County. This award is to be awarded to the 4-Her who
is judged to have contributed exemplary service to the
Worcester County 4-H Fair. The 4-Her chosen will preside
over the Fair as “Honorary Chairperson” and receive a $100
check. Contact the 4-H office to apply.
2013 – Samantha Barrett, Lancaster
Elizabeth Shea, Hardwick – 172 points
Elizabeth Adam, Uxbridge – 166 points
Faith Adam, Uxbridge – 165 points
Benjamin Lillie, Fitchburg – 164 points
Maura Shea, Hardwick – 151 points
Isaiah French, Stow – 139 points
Alex DeChambeau, Lancaster – 130 points
Allyson Graves, Harrisville, Rhode Island – 130 points
The Irene Brown Award
The Irene Brown Award is given in honor of Mrs. Irene
Brown by the Mendon-Uxbridge 4-H Club. Mrs. Brown was
a 4-H agent for many years and feels very strongly about the
value of visual presentations. This award is presented each
year to the 4-H member who delivers the best presentation
at the Fair.
2013 – Sadie Constantine, Spencer
The Fred Fila Trophy
The Fred Fila Trophy was given in memory of Mr. Fred Fila.
His daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Russ Bancroft,
wished to honor his memory with this trophy which will be
presented to either a Junior or Senior exhibitor for the high
point total of hall exhibits other than home economics. This
award can be won once as a Junior and once as a Senior.
2013 – Noelle Bourbeau, Oxford
Revolving Home Economic Trophies
A friend of 4-H gives Revolving Home Economics Trophies
to the top Junior and Senior in Home Economics projects.
This award can be won by a single exhibitor only once as a
Junior and once as a Senior. This award is based on points
as described in Outstanding Exhibitors Awards.
2013 - Junior – Benjamin French, Stow
2013 - Senior - Megan Howe, New Braintree
Norman Mercier Vegetable Award
The Norman Mercier Award is given each year by Norman
Mercier to recognize a 4-H member who is an outstanding
exhibitor in the vegetable commodity. This award can be
won by a single exhibitor only once and is based on points
as described in Outstanding Exhibitor Awards.
2013 – Benjamin Lillie
2013 Worcester County 4-H Fair Youth Volunteer Awards
Caroline Adam
Elizabeth Adam
Faith Adam
Rachel Adam
Nicole Barr
Katherine Barrett
Samantha Barrett
Elina Barrows
Chandler Boucher
Dale Boucher
Noelle Bourbeau
Lavina Brodbeck
Lily Cadero-Gillette
Benjamin Calado
Nicholas Calado
Brent Cassavant
Brianna Cloutier
Brianna Coggins
Chandler Coggins
Clayton Constantine
Sadie Constantine
William Constantine
Killian Daly
Jacqueline Dayutis
Nicole Dayutis
Alexander DeChambeau
Nate DeChambeau
Julia Demattia
Jordan Desilets
Hannah Donahue
Tristan Dunn
Sam Dykstra
Benjamin French
Isaiah French
Nathaniel French
Michaela Garvey
Sarah Goddard
Timothy Goddard
Amanda Goodfield
Brynne Goodfield
Kaye-Lani Goodfield
Samantha Goodfield
Deanna Gould
Allyson Graves
Kate Griffin
Hannah Guinard
Justin Hawkes
Alexandra Hebert
Thomas Hebert
Allyson Heintz
Megan Howe
Monica Howe
Tiffany Howe
Sarah Jordan
Sumner Jordan
Jennifer Kane
Bethany Keene
August Koebke
Curtis Koebke
Lilly Kurina
Elizabeth Leclaire
Emily Leclaire
Andrew Leger
Brian Leger
Benjamin Lillie
Christopher Marin
McKenzie McLarnon
Gabriella Melnick
Isabella Montuori
Justin Muzarol
Barry Nadon
Chloe Nadon
Ava Noecker
Stella Noecker
Delaney Noto
Faith Noto
Timothy Noto
Amber Oberg
Lauren Olson
Erica Peterson
John Peterson
Stephen Peterson
Tara Reid
Erin Reilly
Sadie Rivera
Christopher Rocheleau
Monique Rocheleau
Abigail Shaw
Cynthia Shaw
Davis Shaw
Robbie Shaw
Sara Shaw
Elizabeth Shea
Maura Shea
Patrick Shea
Tara Shea
Adriana Smith
Briana Smith
Degory Standish
Royal Standish
Katherine Stewart
Brianna Stone
David Stone
Gabriella Suazo
Isabella Suazo
Sarah Tonkin
Grace Walsh
Maureen Whitney
Morgan Whitney
Victoria Witkowski
Michael Zanchi
2014 Worcester County 4-H Fair Committee
Fair Co-Chairs
Martin Shaw
Salem Shaw
Exhibit Hall Superintendent
Cindy Baird
Teen Committe
Katie Barrett
Sammy Barret
Jackie Dayutis
Nicole Dayutis
Tristan Dunn
Monica Howe
Megan Howe
Bethany Keene
Elizabeth Leclaire
Mckenzie McLarnon
Katherine Stewart
Mike Zanchi
Ad Chair
Kathy Dugan
Hayley Trahan-Liptak
Recording Secretary
Rosanne Ingalls
Commodity Secretary/
State Report
Bethany Olson
Maureen Whitney
Show Secretary / Computer Secretary
Priscilla Walker
Bethany Runnals
State Bureau of Fairs
Contact
Bethany Olson
Treasurer
Karin Farrow
Fair Catalog & Website
Raffle
Joyce and Julia DeMattia
Northborough 4-H
Families
Kristin Muzarol
C.J. Muzarol
Pat Stark
Alice Shaw
Bob Shaw
Salem Shaw
Tractor Pull Snack Bar
James Kiritsis
Mentors
Evelyn Enos
Bill King
Priscilla Walker
Check-In
Karin Farrow
Martina Jasiewicz
Overnight Housing
Kathy Dugan
Beth Olson
Martin Shaw
Opening Ceremonies
Music
Danielle Dayutis
Chicken BBQ - Ticket
Sales
Jim Baird
Dorothea Mahoney
Award
Karin Farrow
Chicken BBQ
Alden Brodmerkle
Jessica Chandler
John Hardaker
Ann Montville
David Standish
Ellen Standish
Sandy Standish
Richard Standish
Allan Walker
Priscilla Walker
Shirley Wamback
First Aid
Diane Samuelson
Club Leaders
History
Norman Mercier
Snack Bar
Gail LeClaire
Norman Mercier
Justin Muzarol
Fair Volunteers
Nancy Andrews
Leslie Ardison
Alden Brodmerkle
Jennifer Cadero-Gillette
Jeanne Cassavant
Kim Constantne
Peggy Corbett
Marshall Crane
Donna Cutler
Brandie Davies
Dale Davies
Danielle Dayutis
Kathy Dugan
Paul Dunn
Evelyn Enos
Karin Farrow
Harmon French
Ellen Gould
Lee George
Will George
Judi Harrington
Kate Kelly
Bill King
Nancy King
Dale King
Sam Levitre
Rena Levitre-Falconi
Robert Liptak
Norman Mercier
Bethany Olson
Kevin O’Malley
Shannon O’Malley
Denise Orton
Moira Poitras
Lynne Roberts
Diane Samuelson
Rev. Paul Samuelson
Alice Shaw
Robert Shaw
Holly Shaw
Belinda St. John
David Standish
Ellen Standish
Sandy Standish
Robin Stewart
Cindy Trahan-Liptak
Joy Trahan-Liptak
Debbie Vaughan
Jen Vaughan
Nicole Vaughan
Priscilla Walker
Allan Walker
Linda Wilson
Specialty Classes
PETS ON PARADE - Dept. 51
Commodity Chair: Robin Stewart
Youth Chair: Katherine Stewart
RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and
2. Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
3. Cats must be in an approved cat carrier or on a leash
4. All animals must be under control at all times. If animals
are not used to crowds, they should not be brought to
the fair.
5. Registration is at 8:45 am Saturday in front of Andrews
Hall. Pets on Parade show will start at 9:00 on Saturday.
Please be prepared for your class.
6. This is a Special Attraction. Animals shown are children’s
pets and can not be entered in any other class at the 4-H
Fair. Puppies, cats, kittens, fish, frogs, snakes, birds, turtles, hamsters, mice, lap animals, etc. are all accepted.
AWARDS: Participation ribbons will be awarded for each
exhibitor.
CLASSES:
A. Ages 5 and under: an older sibling or Adult may accompany the child.
B. 5-8 Cloverbud Class
C. 8-12 Must be able to show their animal and keep control
by themselves.
D. Ages 12 and under - "Family Pet" for anyone in this age
group that may have to show their pet together as
a family.
CHALLENGE PROJECTS - Dept. 44
Commodity Chair: Cindy Trahan-Liptak, 508-886-6929
E-mail: [email protected]
Youth Co-chair: Ellie Shea
This is a FAIR class mainly for fun and to challenge your
creativity. It is open to all youth. Challenge projects have
premiums and carry the same points as any other class. You
must pre -register for classes that need materials, however
pre-registration is not required for remaining classes.
RULES:
1. Cloverbuds are welcome to participate in the
challenge classes and will receive participation
ribbons.
2. Preregistration was required where specified. All
other classes are open without pre-registration.
3. Challenge Class Exhibits to be placed according to
Andrew Hall Exhibit entry rules.
4. Junior and Senior exhibits will be judged based on
the usual judging system.
CLASSES:
1. Toothpick structure: Use wooden toothpicks and glue
(ONLY) to make the tallest structure. It must be on a
cardboard base no larger than 81/2 x 11 inches.
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2. Fruit creature. Make a creature using only fruits (be sure
to meet the definition) and sticks. Give it a name!
3. Jeans. Make a useful craft from an old pair of jeans.
4. 4-H Movie. Make a 4-H club mini movie – Winner will get
on YouTube.
5. Grow the heaviest tomato. We’ll weigh them to determine the winner!
6. Make a gift for someone in need for winter. (Mittens,
hat, scarf), using yarn, polar fleece, wool! Be sure to
donate it later to the location of your choice.
7. Funny photo. Take a humorous animal photo and give it
a story line.
8. Line-o-graph. The ever popular is back. Juniors and
Cloverbuds may only use crayons and markers and
Seniors may use only color pencils or watercolors. Sketch
available in the Fair Book! (Be sure to make a few copies
to practice)
9. Make a terrarium from a Mason jar.
10. Diorama. Create a diorama of all or part of the 4-H Fair
grounds, using materials of your choice.
11. Coloring page. Available in Fair Book! You may use any
medium. Class may be separated.
12. *Poultry Challenge. ENROLLED 4-H MEMBERS ONLY!
(Preregistration was required in April)
COSTUME PARADE - Dept. 50
Commodity Chair: Stacie Meisner
This is open to any youth participating in the Worcester
County 4-H Fair along with an animal they are exhibiting.
Youth not exhibiting an animal may also participate. Preregistration Required.
Costume class will be held during Family Fun night, starting
at 7:00 p.m. in the barn.
RULES:
1. All youth must pre-register
2. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal
Health Regulations must be followed.
3. Cats must be in an approved cat carrier or on a leash
4. All animals must be under control at all times.
5. Both youth and animals must be dressed in costume.
6. Costumes must be appropriate for a youth fair.
Fair Classes
APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST - Dept. 31
Commodity Chair: Donna Cutler, 508-885-9258
Premiums: 1st - 5; 2nd - 4; 3rd -3; 4th - 2; 5th - 1
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalog must
be followed.
2. Pies must be made from fresh Massachusetts grown apples
with the kind of apple used listed on the recipe card.
3. Pie must be a plain two-crust pie, made of homemade pie
crust, not a prepared mix.
4. Pie must be in an 8”, 9” or 10” throwaway pie plate.
5. Recipe on a card must include full recipe for both crust and
filling. Attach both of these recipes to outside of bag.
6. All pies including rosette winners will become the property
of the Worcester County 4-H Fair.
7. Entries must be put in place by 4-H exhibitor.
ARTS - Dept. 23
Commodity Chair: Rena Levitre-Falconi, 508-497-5005
Samantha Levitre
Premiums: 1st - 2; 2nd - 1.5; 3rd - 1; 4th - .5
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalogmust
be followed.
2. ART is generally defined as a creative arrangement of
colors and forms that work together to accomplish a sense
of beauty.
3. The Arts and Crafts commodity chairmen together will
decide whether an exhibit should be considered an Art or
a Craft.
4. No Kits are accepted in the Art category. All work must be
original.
5. All items that are normally displayed by hanging must be
framed or matted and in some way prepared for hanging
with a hook.
6. Art work should be clean and neatly presented.
CLASSES:
A1. Water Color including Tempera
A2. Oils
A3. Acrylics
A4. Ink
A5. Pencil
A6. Colored Pencil
A7. Pastel and Crayons
A8. Mixed Media
A9. Print Making
A10. Calligraphy
A11. Collage
A12. Sculpture
A13. Marker
A14. Any Other not listed in other classes
A15. Charcoal
A16. Finger-painting
CANNING - Dept. 18
Commodity Chair: Beth Olson
Youth Chair: Maureen Whitney
Premiums:1st - 3; 2nd - 2.5; 3rd - 2; 4th - 1.5 5th - 1
RULES:
be followed.
2. Two jars in each class, except collections. Each jarrequires
two labels, a label on the front of jar stating name of product, class, type of processing, and junior or senior entry.
Put another label on bottom of jar stating name, age, and
exhibitor number.
3. The products shown must be canned in the past 12 months
by the exhibitor. All products, including jam and jelly, shall
be sealed by processing; hot water bath for fruits, jam and
jelly, and pickles; pressure for vegetables and meats. Screw
bands must be removed from all jars for exhibiting.
4. Paraffin, inverted method, and open kettle methods are
not acceptable. ONLY jars with screw bands and lids will be
accepted as jars with jar rubbers are not recommended by
the USDA.
5. Exhibitors should be aware of “head space.” A good guide
to use is the large glass ring on the outside of the jar.
6. Entries must be put in place by 4-H exhibitor, Parent or
Club Leader.
7. All items should be canned by exhibitor. Parent help should
be noted on label.
CLASSES:
A. Collections (Collections must be set up by individual exhibitor).
A1. Fruits - 6 pint jars, 2 jars each of 3 kinds
A2. Vegetables - 6 pint jars, 2 jars each of 3 kinds
A3. Jelly and/or Jam. - 6 half-pint jars, 2 jars each of 3
kinds
A4. Pickles - 6 pint jars, 2 jars each of 3 kinds A5. Relish - 6
pint jars, 2 jars each of 3 kinds
B. Vegetables - 2 pint jars
B1. Tomatoes
B2. Green Beans
B3. Yellow Beans
B4. Beets
B5. Peas
B6. Carrots
B7. Corn
B8. Salsa
B9. Tomato Sauce
B10. Mixed Vegetables
B11. Any Other
C. Fruits - 2 pint jars
C1. Peaches
C2. Blueberries
C3. Pears
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C4. Blackberries
C5.Raspberries
C6. Applesauce
C7. Any Other
D. Jelly
D1. Apple Jelly
D2. Mint Jelly
D3. Strawberry Jelly
D4. Raspberry Jelly
D5. Grape Jelly
D6. Any Other
E. Jam
E1. Strawberry Jam
E2. Raspberry Jam
E3. Peach Jam
E4. Blackberry
E5. Blueberry Jam
E6. Any Other
F. Pickles- 2 pint jars
F1. Bread and Butter Pickles
F2. Sour Pickles
F3. Dill Pickles
F4. Relish
F5. Piccalilli
F6. Any Other
G. Growing/Canning Class
G1. Any canned vegetables, fruits, jelly, jam, or pickles of
which you grew the vegetable or fruit yourself. (2
jars sized for class -ie: jam -1/2 pint, beans -pint)
SPECIAL AWARDS: State Rosette for best Junior or Senior
Canning exhibit.
CHILD CARE - Dept. 30
Commodity Chair: Jen Vaughan, 978-518-1273
RULES:
be followed.
2. Entries may be brought to the Fair and presented to the
Commodity Chairperson or Commodity member by the
4-Her’s Leader, Parent, or other club member.
CLASSES:
A1. Child’s Garment
A2. Scrapbook for a Child
A3. Stuffed Toy
A4. Homemade Toy or Constructive Game
A5. Homemade Furniture for a Child
A6. Child’s Rug
A7. Baby-sitter’s “Magic” Box or Bag
A8. Safety Poster
A9. Any Other not listed in above classes
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CLOTHING - Dept. 21
Commodity Chair: Kathy Dugan, 978-466-5167
RULES:
1. 1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalogmust
be followed.
2. Articles listed together must be exhibited together.
3. No garment with a visible name label or identifying mark
will be accepted.
CLASSES:
A3.
A4.
A5.
A6.
A7.
A10.
A16.
A25.
A26.
A27.
A29.
A17.
A40.
A41.
A42.
Shorts or Culottes
Pants
Skirt
Pullover Blouse or Shirt
Button Blouse or Shirt
Dress or Jumper
Gown
Vest
Tote-bag or Pocketbook
Sewn Hair Accessories
Sewn Belts
Outfit- 2 or more articles to be worn together
Any other not listed in above classes
Costume Class
Fashion Revue contest – to be held Sunday
C1.
Clothing Consumerism
• Choose a season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
• Choose a category (Play, School, Dressy, Sports, etc.)
• Build a complete outfit including accessories. Give the
fabric content and care of each item. Describe the person the outfit is for (hair color, complexion, build, etc.)
and give the reason for choosing (Fad, Fashion, Color,
Style, Event, etc.). Entries in this class do not have to
be sewn by the exhibitor.
• Entries will be judged on the following:
1. Is the entry appropriate for the occasion and season.
2. Is it appropriate fabric for the use intended.
3. Is the outfit a good color and style for the person who
will wear it.
Canning exhibit.
CLUB BANNER/CAMP CABIN - Dept. 35A1
Commodity Chair: Lorraine Kiritsis, 508-831-1223
Premiums: 1st-8; 2nd-7; 3rd-6; 4th-5; 5th-4; 6th-3
RULES:
1. Each club/cabin can submit only one banner.
2. Banners are to be 3’ x6’ and can be done vertically or horizontally.
3. Lettering should be bold and large, and complimentary to
visual objects or symbols.
4. 4-H Clover should be clearly visible, fit in well with banner’s
composition, and follow guidelines for use. (Ex: Nothing
can be placed on top or within the clover such as pictures,
names etc.)
5. Club/ Cabin name and focus of club should be portrayed
within design of banner.
6. Materials must be suitable for project and can be a heavy
cloth like denim, burlap, felt, etc.
7. Banner can have tabs or a sleeve to hold a 1 inch dowel.
8. A 1 inch dowel along with a 7 foot cord or chain for wall
hanging required.
COLOR AND DESIGN - Dept.32
Commodity Chair:
Youth Chairs:
RULES:
be followed.
2. Exhibits will be judged on the choice of colors, textures,
designs, workmanship, appropriateness, and cleanliness.
CLASSES:
A1. Doll: Make an outfit in doll-size, giving complexion
and hair color of person by whom worn. May be
a replica of your own outfit or just your dream.
(Should be displayed appropriately or on a doll).
A2.Room: Using cardboard or wood cartons as two
or three walls, make a room no larger than 18”
square. Should be painted or wallpapered, have
curtains and/or drapes and other accessories, plus
furniture in miniature. Room should be complete.
A3. Any Other not listed in above classes. A4.Fashion
Sketch – Do a sketch of an outfit of your own design.
CONSERVATION - Dept. 20
Commodity Chair:
Premiums:1st - 3; 2nd - 2.5; 3rd - 2; 4th - 1.5; 5th -1
RULES:
be followed.
2. Specimens must be dried and/or pressed when appropriate.
3. Any exhibit containing endangered species will be disqualified.
4. Seniors must label specimens with correct common and
scientific name. Juniors must label specimens with common name and may also label with scientific name.
5. Entries must be put in place by 4-H exhibitor
CLASSES:
A1. Collection of at least 15 leaves (mounted &
named)
A2.
A3. A4. A5. A6. Collection of at least 15 insects (mounted &
named)
Collection of at least 15 common weeds
(mounted & named).
Collection of at least 15 wildflowers
(mounted & named).
Collection of at least 15 native woods
(mounted & named).
Collection of at least 15 seeds and/or cones
(mounted & named).
B1. Water conservation or pollution control
B2. Nature or wildlife conservation.
B3. Energy conservation or alternative energy
sources.
B4. Marine or aquaculture
B5. Nature Craft
B6. Terrarium
B7. Any Other not listed in above classes
ADVANCED CLASSES:
C12. Collection of at least 15 agricultural insect pests to
include:
- at least three farm animal pests at least three
greenhouse pests
- at least three field crop pests
- at least three vegetable crop pests at least three
nursery crop pests
C13. Collection of at least 15 agricultural weeds to include:
- at least three weeds poisonous to farm animals or
people
- at least three weeds found in greenhouses
- at least three weeds found in vegetable crops
- at least three weeds found in field crops
- at least three weeds found in nursery crops
Conservation exhibit.
CRAFTS - Dept 23
Commodity Chairs: Rita Distenfano-French
Youth Chairs: Katherine Stewart, Nicole and Jackie Dayutis,
RULES:
be followed.
2. A craft is generally defined as a piece of handiwork created
by learning a special skill.
3. The Arts and Crafts commodity chairmen together will
decide whether an exhibit should be considered an Art or
a Craft.
4. Every card must state whether the craft is a “kit” or “not
a kit.” Any card not marked in such a way will be judged a
“kit.”
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CLASSES:
B1. B2. B3. B4. B5. B6. B7. Plastic Canvas
Puppets
Jewelry Making
Candle
Decorative Clay Pots
Stuffed Animals, sewn
Ingenious use of discards (Be certain to check other
categories first)
B8. Seashell Crafts (Not sculptures)
B9. Punched Tin Metalwork
B10. Metalwork, not Punched Tin
B11. Decorated Gift Bag or Box
B12. Paper Mache Crafts
B13. Sculptured Clay
B14. Tie-Dying
B15. Decorative Funny Foam
B16. Cloth Covered Photo Album
B17. Ceramics (Fired Piece)
B46. Ceramics (not fired)
B18. Decorative Clothing Painting
B19. Other Clothing Decorating
B21. Models, from a Kit
B22. Models not from a Kit
B23. Christmas Decoration/ Ornament
B24. Other Holiday Decoration
B25. Mod Podge and Decoupage
B26. Easter Decorations
B27. Decorative Painting (tole, wood, tin)
B28. Cloth Dolls that are sewn
B29. Any other Dolls
B30. Stenciling on cloth
B31. Stenciling not on cloth
B32. Origami
B33. Picture Frames
B34. Halloween Decorations
B35. Leather Craft
B36. Thanksgiving Decoration
B37. Christmas Other
B38. Pillow (NOT QUILTED)
B39. Bead Craft from a kit
B40. Bead Craft not from a kit
B41. Sand Art
B44. Lego, knex from a kit
B45. Lego, knex original, not from a kit
B47. Basket Weaving
B48. Any other not listed in other classes
CREATIVE STITCHERY - Dept. 22
Commodity Chair: Cindy Trahan-Liptak, 508-886-6929 Youth
Chair: Ellie Shea
RULES:
be followed.
2. All entry cards must state whether from an original design, kit, stamped pattern, or copy. May be decorative or
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utilitarian.
CLASSES:
C1. Embroidery
C2. Crewel Work
C3. Needlepoint
C4. Quickpoint
C5. Latch Hooking
C6. Cross-stitch
C7. Counted Cross-stitch
C8. Loomed Weaving
C9. Non-loomed Weaving
C10. Tatting
C11. Smocking
C12. Hooked rugs - fabric strips
C13. Braided rugs
C14. Woven rugs
C15. Any Other not listed in above classes
C16. Needlepunch
C17. Embroidery
CROCHETING, KNITTING AND SPINNING Dept. 21
RULES:
be followed.
2. Suitability of yarn to pattern will be considered when judging. Identify yarn used on exhibit card.
3. Homespun yarn must be spun by exhibitor.
5. Name project on card.
CLASSES:
B1. B3. B4. B5. B6. B7. B8. B9. B10. Crocheting – Small B2. Crocheting - Large
Knitting - Small
Knitting – Large
Spun Yarn
Item created from yarn spun yourself
Knitty Notty Chain
Any Other not listed in above classes
Knitted Hats
Knitted Scarves
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY- Dept 34
Commodity Chair: Jen Vaughan, 978-518-1273
Premiums: 1st - 8; 2nd - 7; 3rd - 6; 4th - 5; 5th - 4; 6th - 3;
7th - 2; 8th – 1
RULES: PRE-ENTRY IS REQUIRED.
be followed.
2. Pre-entry required. Name of exhibit shall be written on
“Description” line on entry form.
3. Space - will be 48 inches wide and 30 inches deep and
viewed from one side. The display should consist of an
educational program of any phase; arranged by the leader
and members or individual.
4. Group entries must have:
A. Signs to include name of club and town.
B. Judge’s Information (in envelope):
C. Nature of club program
D. Ages of club members
E. Number of 4-H members who helped with exhibit
SCORE:
25%
50%
25%
General Effect (attractiveness, neatness, scale, color
scheme)
Educational Value (Does it tell a story?)
Workmanship and Quality of Materials Used.
CLASSES:
A. Individual
A1. Animals
A2. Communication Arts Ex. Music, Drama A3. Health &
Physical Fitness
A4. Sports & Hobbies
A5. History
A6. Any other not listed in above classes
B. Club/Team/Cabin/Camp Class (2 or more people)
B1. Animals
B2. Communication Arts Ex. Music, Drama B3. Health &
Physical Fitness
B4. Sports & Hobbies
B5.
History
B6. Any other not listed in above classes
EGGS - Dept. 7
Commodity Chair: Rosanne Ingalls, 508-885-3959
Premiums: 1st- 3; 2nd - 2.5; 3rd - 2; 4th - 1.5; 5th -1
RULES:
be followed.
2. All eggs, including duck or geese eggs will be judged according to USDA grades.
3. Eggs must be from exhibitor’s own flock.
4. Any questionable eggs may be broken by judges.
5. All eggs must be clean and in an egg carton.
6. All eggs in any one dozen must be of uniform weight and
will be weighed individually.
CLASSES:
E1. 1 dozen pullet or small (18 to 21 oz.)
E2. E3. E4. E5. E6. E7. E8. 1 dozen medium (21 to 24 oz.)
1 dozen large (24 to 26 oz.)
1 dozen extra large (26 to 30 oz.)
1 dozen jumbo (30 oz. or more)
1 dozen duck or goose eggs
1 dozen any other eggs
1 dozen any variety eggs club/group/campclass
SPECIAL AWARDS: Rosette will be given for the best dozen
eggs.
FLOWERS - Dept. 17
Commodity Chair: Bethany Runnals, 774-452-3898; [email protected]
Youth Chair: Emily Leclaire
Premiums: 1st - 3; 2nd - 2.5; 3rd - 2; 4th - 1.5; 5th-1
RULES:
be followed.
2. All flowers, except house plants, hanging baskets, and
arrangements will be auctioned at the Fair.
3. Flowers must be grown, selected, arranged, and set up by
exhibitor.
4. Flowers, House Plants and Hanging Baskets will be judged
on Horticultural perfection only.
5. Arrangements will be judged on the following scale:
Design 40%
Quality of Plant Material 30%
Color and Textural Harmony 20%
Creativity 10%
6. Appropriate containers are to be furnished by exhibitor
and must have name of exhibitor on bottom in indelible ink
(containers are not auctioned at the Fair).
7. Endangered species not to be used.
NOTE: “Bloom” means individual flower (with leaves if
appropriate). “Stem” means one or more flowers on one
branch (with leaves if appropriate).
CLASSES:
Cut Flowers: (one vase/exhibit)
C1. Asters - 5 blooms (1 or more varieties)
C2. Cosmos - 5 stems
C3. Calendulas
C5. Dahlia - 1 giant
C6. Gourds - at least 5 different kinds
C7. Dahlia - small-3 blooms
C9. Gladiolus - 1 spike (labeled with name)
C11. Marigolds - giant (African) 5 blooms
C12. Marigolds - double, small (French) 5 stems
C15. Petunia - single flowered - 5 stems
C16. Petunia - double flowered - 5 stems
C17. Roses - 1 bloom
C19. Zinnias - large flowered - 5 blooms
C20. Zinnias - small flowered - 5 stems
C23. Centaurea (Bachelor’s Buttons) - 5 blooms
C24. Geraniums - 1 flower cluster
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C25. Impatiens - 5 stems
C26. Sunflower - 1 stem
C31. Any other named not listed in above classes - 1
bloom
C32. Any other named not listed in above classes - 5
stems
House Plants: (grown in pots)
E7. Flowering.
E11. Foliage (cacti included).
E19. Dish Gardens - 3 or more plants in a shallow container.
E20. Container Garden - European Style - Grow a mixture of plants in a container. Flowers, vegetables,
herbs are all acceptable.
Hanging Baskets:
B20. Flowering
B21. Foliage
Arrangements:
A4. Floating plant material in a shallow container. (No
more than 3” deep)
A9. Arrangement in a container not originally intended
for flowers.
A12. Arrangement of named mixed wildflowers arranged
for effect.
A14. Miniature arrangement made up of only miniature
flowers, not over 5 inches in any one dimension,
including container.
A19. Holiday Theme arrangement - specify holiday on
entry card.
SPECIAL AWARDS: State Rosettes for best Junior and Senior
flower exhibit. The best arrangement of flowers will be given
a Rosette.
FOOD PREPARATION - Dept. 19
Commodity Chair: Paul and Diane Samuelson, 774-364-3549
RULES:
be followed. Attention #8 and #10
2. Foods should be exhibited on a plain white paper plate.
3. Food should be covered in closed plastic bags sized to entry. Classes 12 and 15 may be covered in clear plastic wrap,
sealed to protect exhibit.
4. Recipe hand or computer printed, or typed, on a 3”X5”
card or similar sized paper attached to bottom of plate,
inside plastic bag.
5. All foods will be tasted including decorated cakes.
6. All foods exhibited will be auctioned for sale, including
rosette winners.
7. Please do not enter foods that require refrigeration.
8. Recipes should be made from scratch except for classes
#12, #15, and #24.
9. Decorated cakes may be made from a mix but the frosting
should be made from scratch and recipe for entire project
included.
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10. Entries may be put in place by 4-H exhibitor, club leader, or
commodity chair.
BAKING CLASSES:
A1. White Bread Yeast
A2. Dark Bread (rye. oatmeal, etc.)
A3. Loaf Quick Bread
A4. Fancy Bread Yeast
A5. 6 Yeast Rolls
A6. 6 Blueberry Muffins
A7. 6 Muffins
A8. 6 Drop Cookies
A9. 6 Brownies
A10. Angel, Chiffon, Sponge, or Unfrosted Cake
A11. Frosted Cake
A12. Decorated Cakes (not to exceed 18” on foil covered
cardboard, covered with plastic wrap)
A13. One Crust Pie
A14. 2 Crust Pie (not apple)
A15. Creative use of Cake Mixes
A16. 6 Squares
A17. Coffee Cake
A18. 6 Frosted Cupcakes
A19. 6 Shaped Cookies - Cut out
A20. 6 Shaped Cookies by hand or pressed
A21. 6 Pieces of Fudge or Penuche
A22. 6 Shortcake Biscuits
A23. 6 Scones
A24. Any other not listed in above classes
NUTRITION CLASSES:
B24. Packed School Lunch (include menu for entire day)
B25. Healthy snacks (include nutritional content of main
ingredients with recipe card)
B26. Heart healthy foods - recipe modified to low cholesterol, low sugar
FRUITS - Dept. 16
Commodity Chair: Debbie Vaughan, 978-630-2676, Nicole
Vaughan
RULES:
be followed.
2. Fruit must be grown by exhibitor. Care must be given fruit
trees and plants for two growing seasons counting the
bearing year.
CLASSES
G1. A1. C1. B1. E1. H1.
Berry (1 pint box)
Apples (5 on a plate)
Peaches (5 on a plate)
Pears (5 on a plate)
Grapes (3 bunches on a plate)
Any other not listed in above classes (pint box or 5
on a plate as appropriate)
HERBS - Dept. 46
Commodity Chair: Debbie Vaughan, 978-630-2676
Premiums:1st - 3; 2nd - 2.5; 3rd - 2; 4th -1.5; 5th - 1
RULES:
be followed.
2. All herbs must be grown, selected, and arranged by exhibitor.
3. Each kind of herb in a collection must be exhibited in its
own separate appropriate container (containers are not
auctioned at the Fair) and labeled neatly with the name of
the herb.
CLASSES:
A1. Collection of at least 5 varieties - fresh. (1 sprig of
each variety)
A2. Collection of at least 5 varieties - dried. (1 sprig of
each variety)
A3. Herb Vinegar - herbs used to make vinegar must be
grown by the exhibitor. Please label type of vinegar.
HOME IMPROVEMENT - Dept. 22
Commodity Chair: Tracie Shea, 413-477-0241
Youth Chair: Maura Shea
RULES:
be followed.
2. Exhibitors entering the table arrangement class must provide a sturdy card table.
3. Entries in classes F8 & F9 must be put in place by 4-H
exhibitor.
CLASSES:
F1. Article made for a kitchen.
F2. Article made for closet improvement
F3. Article made for a bathroom
F4. Table Centerpiece or artificial flower arrangement
F5. Luncheon cloth and napkins or placemats and napkins
F6. Bulletin Board
F7. Waste Paper Basket.
F8. Holiday or Special Occasion Table Arrangement.
Card Table (include cloth napkins, dishes for 2 place
settings and centerpiece - no silverware). Centerpiece must be made or arranged by exhibitor.
Favors may be used if desired.
F9.
Tray - Holiday or Special Occasion Single place setting. Tray should measure approximately 15” x 18”.
No silverware.
F10. Wall hanging
F11. Article made for a door
F12. Grape vine decoration
F13. Wreaths
F14. Lamp shade
F15. Any other not listed in other classes.
F16.
Article made with an agricultural product you grew
yourself.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS - Dept. 25
Commodity Chair: Joe Runnals, 774-452-3898; bwuelfing@
gmail.com; James Kiritsis
RULES:
be followed.
2. Any exhibit will be judged that fits in this commodity. Items
may be grouped at discretion of commodity chairperson or
judge.
3. Working exhibits are encouraged, but demonstrations and
reports are also accepted. The goal in this category is that
the exhibitor demonstrate knowledge of the skills.
CLASSES:
H1. Automotive - relates to any exhibit which is automotive in nature. Such as: How an automotive system
works (ignition, fuel, brakes, steering, etc.)
B1. Electrical - any exhibit which is electrical in nature such
as: a household circuit or electrical wiring of an
appliance
C1. Mechanical - any exhibit which is mechanical in nature
and demonstrates understanding of the workings of
the device. Such as: pump, gears or levers.
D1. Welding - any exhibit which demonstrates skill in welding. Such as: any object that has been welded.
E1. Carpentry - any exhibit showing aspects of home building. Such as: Framing of walls, windows, or doors/
roofing or siding.
F1. Technical Drawing - Any exhibit involving the skill of
drafting, either creating the drawing or demonstrating the ability to understand a “blueprint”.
G1. Any Other - any exhibit that you made that is not covered in the categories above. Such as plumbing.
JUDGING CONTESTS - Dept. 37
Premiums for all judging contests: 1st - 10; 2nd - 9; 3rd - 8;
4th - 7; 5th - 6; 6th - 5; 7th - 4; 8th - 3
RULES:
be followed.
2. The judging contest for Canned Goods, Clothing, Conservation, Photography, Horticulture, and Food will be held on
Saturday and Sunday. Contestants may enter the contest
at any time during the hours noted in the “Schedule of
Events” at the front of this catalog.
A. CANNING GOODS JUDGING CONTEST:
Commodity Chair:
• Contestants will be asked to judge 3-4 classes of 4 jars
each with written reasons on one of the classes.
• PLEASE do not touch the jars when judging. Lifting, turning over, or shaking will disturb the contents and
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eliminate the
B. CLOTHING JUDGING CONTEST CRITERIA
Commodity Chair: Kathy Dugan
• Condition of garment cleanliness, pressing.
• Appropriateness of material to pattern.
• Construction - Seams, hems, setting of sleeves, etc.
• Seam finishes, neck finishes, and use of matching thread.
• Fastenings - zippers, hooks and eyes, buttons and buttonholes, etc.
C. CONSERVATION JUDGING CONTEST
• Conteststants will be asked to judge classes and give
reasons for their selections
D. FOOD JUDGING CONTEST CRITERIA
Commodity Chair: Diane Samuelson
• Uniformity
• Color
• Texture
• General Appearance
E. HORTICULTURE JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Bethany Runnals/ Debbie Vaughan
• There will be one class requiring written reasons
F. DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Moira Poitras, 413-245-4589
• Held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Classes will be madefrom
animals on the fair grounds at that time.
• SPECIAL AWARDS: A State Rosette will be given for the
best individual score (Junior or Senior).
G. LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Commodity Chair: Paul Dunn, 508-498-5837
Youth Chair: Michael Zanch
• Held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Classes will be made up
from animals on the fair grounds at that time with the
exception of swine. Swine will be a virtual class.
• SPECIAL AWARDS: A Rosette will be given for the best
individual score (Junior or Senior).
• Contest will consit of at least one class each of beef,
sheep, and swine.
• Oral reasons will be mandatory for seniors and intermediates, and optional for juniors and novices.
PHOTOGRAPHY - Dept. 24
Commodity Chair: Joy Trahan-Liptak, 508-561-9750
Hayley Trahan-Liptak, 508-561-8560
Youth Chair:
RULES:
be followed.
2. Print size 3.5” x 3.5” minimum and 11” x 15” maximum.
Prints may be cropped but minimum size will apply.
3. All prints must be on photographic print paper.
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4. Prints in Categories A and B may be taken by a digital or
film camera. Digital prints must not be digitally altered
(cropping is permitted). See “Current Technology” for digitally altered print classes.
5. All prints shall be matted , size not to exceed 11” x 15”, except Class 15. Prints CANNOT be in frames, prints in frames
will be downgraded one place.
6. All photos must have a title on the mat. Photos without
titles will be downgraded one place. Name of exhibitor
should be on the back of all photographs.
7. Exhibitors may enter only one photo per class, except in
class #15.
8. Photos must have been taken by the exhibitor since last
4-H Fair.
Commodity Chairperson by the 4-Her’s Leader, Parent, or
other club member.
10. “Any Other” is no longer a category. Please carefully consider your photos and be sure what you chose to enter is
your best work and fits the class you have chosen.
11. Entries will be judged using the following scale:
• Composition 40%
• Creativity 30%
• Workmanship 10%
• Following directions (including class choice) 10%
• Mounting 10%
CATEGORIES:
A. Black and white prints (film or digital camera)
B. Color prints (film or digital camera)
C. Photos taken and processed by exhibitor
CLASSES:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. People posing
People, other (showing action, candid, etc.)
Scenic with water
Scenic without water
Sunsets/Sunrises (with or without water)
Flowers, plants, and trees
Animals – farm (cows, pigs, horses, etc.)
Animals – domestic (cats, dogs etc.)
Animals in the wild (not zoo animals)
Architecture
Still life (note: a still life is composed of inanimate
objects arranged for the photo. Ex: Bowl of fruit,
vase, food etc. Be creative but stay within the class)
12. 4-H in Action - any photo of a 4-H activity, with
4-Her(s)
13. Friendship
14. Farm Implements
15. Sequence of prints. Must visually tell a story
through 3 to 10 prints. Maximum size, including
mat, 36” x 48.” Title on front of mat.
16. Spiders or insects in their natural environment
17. Textures in Nature
18. Night Shots
POSTER CONTEST - Dept. 38
Commodity Chair: Tracie Shea
Youth Chair: Elizabeth Leclaire, Katie Barrett
Premiums: 1st - 5; 2nd - 4; 3rd - 3; 4th - 2; 5th - 1
RULES:
be followed.
2. Be sure posters are clearly identified by attaching a 3” x 5”
index card to the back of the poster in the upper left-hand
corner. The card should state: your name, mailing address,
phone and age.
3. Poster should be on a 14” x 22” poster board. It can be
either horizontal or vertical.
4. You can use any medium. For example: water color, ink,
crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage.
5. All work must be your own, no copyright materials may be
included such as Disney, Garfield, or Snoopy.
6. Judges will base their evaluation on the following criteria:
color, balance, artwork, message or theme, spelling and
grammar, lettering, accurateness of information, creativity,
rules followed for size and materials.
7. The 4-H office has a special booklet that includes tips on
making better posters. Copies are available at no charge.
9. There will be two divisions: juniors and seniors. Cloverbuds
may also participate by making a poster and exhibiting it
with their other projects.
CLASS A: 4-H FAIR POSTER
The purpose of this poster is to help promote the fairPosters should list the date, time and place of the Worcester County 4-H Fair and should show something about the
fair to help entice the public to come. It should prominently display 4-H Fair Theme. (see page 7). These posters must
be displayed in stores and businesses at least 3 weeks prior
to the fair. You will then bring your poster to the fair for
judging. Posters must be signed on the index card on back
by the business owner, manager or their representative
indicating that the poster was on display, preferably during
the week before the fair.
CLASS B: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE
The theme of the poster is patriotism. Poster should reflect
exhibitor’s vision of what patriotism means to them. Poster
needs at least one American flag properly displayed. Red,
White, and Blue posters need not be displayed in a store.
CLASS C: 4-H CAMP MARSHAL POSTER
CLASS D: SCIENCE ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY POSTER
CLASS E: ANIMAL SCIENCE POSTER
PRESENTATIONS - Dept. 39
Commodity Chair: Kim Constantine, 508-885-5097
Youth Chair: Sadie Constantine
7th - 2; 8th - 1
be followed.
2. Juniors and Seniors will be judged separately.
3. Junior presentations must be at least 3 minutes in length
and Senior presentations must be at least 7 minutes. No
presentation may be longer than 10 minutes.
4. Public speeches use no posters or visual aids.
5. For guidelines, refer to the 4-H score card for Public Speaking and/or Visual Presentations.
6. Materials and equipment must be furnished by the presenter. Only a table will be provided.
7. A Visual Presentation may be by a single contestant or by a
team of two.
8. Pre-entry is required. Title and subject of presentation
should be written on entry form on the “Other Description” line. Write in whether the presentation is a Visual
Presentation or a Public Speech.
9. Presentation times will be scheduled by the commodity
chair. You will be contacted the week before the fair.
CLASSES:
A. Juniors
B. Seniors
1. Presentations given at County or State 4-H Contest
2. A problem facing youth in the 21st Century
3. Any environmental issue.
4. Any plant science topic.
5. Any animal science topic.
6. Home economics, craft, or hobby.
7. 4-H Fair Theme
8. The benefits of organic farming.
9. Profitable new agribusinesses.
10. The importance of open space.
11. Fun at Camp Marshall
12. Public Speaking
13.
Powerpoint Presentations - Any Topic
C1. Cloverbuds - Any Presentation
SPECIAL AWARD: The Irene Brown Trophy will be awarded to
the 4-H member with the best presentation
TECHNOLOGY - Dept. 47
Email: [email protected]
A1. Webpage Design
A webpage designed by the exhibitor. PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED
RULES:
1. Must have 3 pages or more. Pages must include a home
page, and at least two linked pages.
2. Somewhere on the website you must include the official
4-H insignia, along with the statement that you made the
page as a 4-H project.
3. There must be at least one graphic on each page.
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4. Because this is being judged, you cannot identify yourself
on any of the pages. If you do identify yourself, the webpage will be disqualified.
5. This page can be on any youth appropriate subject you
want. Ideas for a website can include a site about your 4-H
club. (you can include yourself with the other members of
the club, but be very careful not to identify yourself as the
designer of the site.) Other ideas include a site on chickens,
dairy cows, your home town, or anything else you want!
6. If using information from a source, you must cite the
source
7. Grammar and punctuation will count
8. Site must be up and available for the judge to see by
August 10. You will have to email the website url to the
commodity chairperson by that date. Email the commodity
chair if you need a place to upload your website to.
9. A computer will be available at the fair for the public to
view your webpage.
A2 –Digitally Altered Photograph
RULES:
1. Digitally alter a photograph using a computer
program. Edits can include but are not limited to: taking a person out of a picture, changing colors, adding effects, etc.
2. Original photograph must be taken by exhibitor.
3. Bring a copy of the original photograph as well as the altered
photograph to the fair.
A3 – Newsletter/Newspaper
RULES:
1. Create a newsletter for any youth group or sibject of interest. i.e., 4-H Club, 4-H Camp Newsletter, Boy or Girl Scout
Troop etc.
2. Must be created on a computer.
3. Articles for the newsletter may be written by someone
other than exhibitor, but newsletter must be put together
and set up on the computer by the exhibitor only. Be sure
to identify authors of any articles not written by exhibitor.
A4. - Graphic Design
RULES:
1. Black and white or color graphic designed by the exhibitor.
Examples may include digitally drawn pictures, logos, cartoons, website headers, or any other computer graphic.
2. Must be created on a computer, cannot be hand drawn.
3. Graphic may include parts of photographs but the final
product must be more than a digitally altered photograph.
A5 – Video
RULES:
1. May be an individual or group project.
2. Must be a youth appropriate subject.
3. Must mention within the video that the video is a 4-H
project.
4. Cannot be more than 30 minutes long.
5. A TV/VCR will be available at the fair to view the video.
A6. – Robotics
RULES :
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1. Robot created by youth from kits or miscellaneous parts.
Use of Legos, motors, or other kits are permitted.
2. Robot and full description of what it is meant to accomplish must be submitted with entry. Youth are responsible
for submitting clear directions on how judges can make
robot function.
3. Robots will be judged on structural stability, creativity, and
functionality. More weight is given to projects designed by
youth.
4. Points will be awarded by the judge using this guideline:
1-content, 2-neatness, 3-Difficulty.
5. Commodity chair reserves the right to split class based
upon different materials used to bid robots (i.e. Legos,
mechanical parts etc.)
A7. - Any Other, i.e. Electricity etc.
QUILTING - Dept. 22
RULES:
1. All General Rules located at the front of this catalogmust
be followed.
3. Classes may be split based on level of difficulty.
CLASSES:
E1. Large quilted quilt (single bed or larger)
E2. Small quilted quilt (smaller than 50”x 70”)
E3. Large tied quilt (single bed or larger)
E4. Small tied quilt (smaller than 50” x 70”)
E5. Machine quilted pillow
E6. Hand quilted pillow
E7. Patchwork pillow
E8. Appliqued item
E9. Any other quilting not listed in above classes.
VEGETABLES - Dept. 15
Commodity Chair: Debbie Vaughan, 978-630-2676; Nicole
Vaughan
Premiums:
Plate Classes: 1st - 3; 2nd - 2.5; 3rd - 2; 4th - 1.5; 5th -1.
Displays: 1st - 8; 2nd - 6; 3rd - 4; 4th - 2; 5th - 1
RULES:
be followed.
2. All vegetables, except winter crop vegetables, packages,
and displays will be auctioned at the Fair.
3. All vegetables must be grown, selected, arranged, and
set up by the exhibitor. Be sure to check number of items
needed on each plate.
4. Displays of Vegetables will be judged on:
- Quality 50%
- Arrangement 30%
- Utility Value 10%
- Number of Kinds 10%
5. Exhibit Card must be placed on a white paper plate under
vegetables. Both sides of card must be filled out.
Hints to prepare vegetables for exhibiting:
To select a good plate of vegetables, one should have many of
each from which to choose. Pick out those of each kind that are
most nearly alike in type, size, shape, and color. Then choose the
best ones from this group. Don’t mix several varieties of one vegetable, always have just one variety on a plate.
General suggestions for picking vegetables for exhibiting:
Snap beans - pick when pods are full grown but seeds are
still small.
Root crops - cut off the tops, leaving about 1 inch of leaf
stalk. Choose smooth, straight specimens.
Cabbage - select heads of average size that are solid, not
cracked, and free from worm injury.
Onions - exhibit dried onions with the roots and stems cut
off. Take off only loose outer skins, don’t peel them
too close.
Peppers - should be smooth, fairly large, and thick-meated,
with the same number of lobes.
Potatoes - should be of medium size and free from scab
and cuts.
Tomatoes - pick out firm fruits of medium size and color
Vine crops - leave stems on squash or pumpkins, remove
from melons. Vine crops should not be over-ripe.
CLASSES:
Plate Classes:
C1. 15 pods Bush Green Beans C2. 15 pods Bush Yellow
C4. 15 pods Shell Beans
C5. 15 pods Pole Beans (not Shell)
C6. 5 Beets - 1” stems
C8. 2 heads Cabbage
C11. 5 Carrots - short, 1” stems
C12. 5 Carrots - long, 1” stems
C15. 5 Ears Sweet Corn - husk on
C16. 2 Slicing Cucumbers
C17. 10 Pickling Cucumbers
C20. 5 Onions - yellow
C21. 5 Onions - white
C22. 5 Onions - red
C23. 5 Bell Peppers
C24. 5 Sweet Peppers (not bell type)
C46. 5 Hot Peppers
C25. 5 Potatoes - White
C26. 5 Potatoes - Red
C44. 5 Potatoes - Any Other Color
C27. 2 Pumpkins - field type
C28. 2 Pumpkins - sugar
C29. 2 Summer Squash - yellow
C30. 2 Summer Squash - green
C45. 2 Summer Squash - any other
C31. 2 Butternut Squash
C32. 2 Acorn Squash
C33. C34. C35. C36. C39. C40. C41. C42. C43. C47. 2 Fall Squash (any other)
5 Ripe Tomatoes (stems off)
5 Green Tomatoes (stems off)
10 Red or Ripe Cherry-Type Tomatoes (stems off)
2 Watermelons
2 Cantaloupes
2 Eggplant with stems on
10 radishes
2 stalks swiss chard in water
Any other not listed in above classes
DISPLAYS:
A3. Market Package (8 to 12 qt. appropriate container).
Package must be filled with vegetables only. There
must be at least 5 kinds. You must be able to pick it
up by the handle without losing vegetables. Vegetables must not be tied on.
A1. Table Display - There must be at least 6 kinds of
vegetables covering at least 9 square feet of table
space.
A4. Individual Horticultural Display. A 3 foot by 3 foot
table display of fresh vegetables, flowers, herbs,
ornamental foliage, and/or houseplants. There
must be at least 10 different varieties of these
items attractively arranged. Accessories (baskets for
vegetables, vases for flowers, etc.) are permitted
as long as they do not overwhelm the horticultural
aspect of the display.
A5. Club Horticultural Display. Same rules as Class A4
except exhibited by a 4-H club.
A6. Plant a Garden for a Specific Benefit (ex. Bird, goat,
rabbit, human medicinal) Exhibit should include:
• A picture of the garden
• 3-5 exhibits of the plants used (1 stem of each in
a vase)
• A short explanation of the benefit of the plants
or why they were included in the garden on a
3x5 card.
• A picture of the benefactors of the garden
Any combination of vegetables, herbs, flowers,
or bushes can be used. Can be planted b a single
exhibitor as well as a club.
SPECIAL AWARDS: A State Rosette will be given to the individual making the greatest contribution to the vegetable
exhibit according to total points. Best Display of Vegetables
will be given a Rosette. Best Junior and best Senior exhibit
will be given a Rosette.
WOODWORKING - Dept. 25
Commodity Chair: Joe Runnals, 774-452-3898; jdrunnals@
yahoo.com; James Kiritsis
Premiums:1st - 3; 2nd - 2.5; 3rd - 2; 4th - 1.5; 5th -1
RULES:
be followed.
2. Classes may be divided according to degree of difficulty,
workmanship, and size of article.
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CLASSES:
A1. A2. A3. A4. A5. A6. A7. A8. A9. A10. A11. A12. A13. A14. A15. A16. A17.
A18.
A19. Miniatures
Bookends
Shoe Boxes
Tool Box
Toys
Picture Frames
Mirror Frames
Stools
Shelves
Small Chests
Chairs
Desks
Tables
Furniture Refinishing (any article)
Bookshelf
Birdhouse
Birdfeeder
Any Other (small article) not listed in above classes
Any Other (large article) not listed in above classes
WORKING EXHIBIT - Dept. 41
Commodity Chair:
7th - 2; 8th – 1
be followed.
2. Working exhibits will be scheduled at various times over
the weekend.
3. Any appropriate activity may be demonstrated in the area
(such as rocketry, leather-craft, sewing, bicycle, model making clubs).
4. Each member or group will be assigned a one half hour
time slot to present their working exhibit. Every effort will
be made to avoid scheduled conflicts with the group’s/
individual’s other fair activities. If time and space permit,
the group/individual may continue to present their topic
during the fair hours on Saturday and Sunday with commodity chair approval.
5. Working exhibits are a “picture” of club members in action,
portraying any form of 4-H or related activities.
6. Pre-registration required with requested time.
7. Presentations may be made near Andrews Hall, but can be
arranged in the barn, pavilions, or other appropriate place.
Suggestions for exhibitors:
a. Exhibitors should remain at the working area at all
times during the performance.
b. The exhibitors should perform their activity, and
a continuous dialogue, and, at the same time, be
prepared to answer any questions.
c. Posters, identification labels, information sheets are
all helpful.
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CLASSES:
A1. Agricultural - group
A2. Non-agricultural - group
B1. Agricultural - individual
B2. Non-agricultural - individual
WRITING – Dept. 45
Commodity Chair:
Premiums: 1st – 5; 2nd – 4; 3rd – 3; 4th – 2; 5th – 1
RULES:
be followed.
2. All work must be original. Any quoted work or references
must be properly cited. Plagiarized work will be disqualified
automatically.
3. All work must be titled, the name of the exhibitor must be
on the entry card ONLY.
5. Exhibitors may enter only one selection per class.
6. Entries in any classes where school work is allowed must
NOT show any grading or comments by the teacher. The
student’s name must NOT appear anywhere except on the
entry card. Blacking out or otherwise covering up of such
information is acceptable, but a freshly printed copy of the
work is preferred.
CLASSES:
A1. Nature Poetry (school work permitted) – subject
matter should be something in nature such as animals, landscapes, the earth & sky, plants etc.
A2. Song Poetry/Lyrics (school work permitted) – poems should be lyrical and should have a rhythm to
them that lends itself to being sung, not just read.
A3. Storytelling Poetry (school work permitted) – these
poems should tell a story.
A4. Non-Fiction Essay (school work permitted) – proper
citation of references required. Maximum Length: 5
pages, typed, double- spaced.
A5. Picture Book (school work permitted) – can be with
our without words.
A6. Short Story – Non-Fiction (school work permitted) –
Maximum Length: 5 pages, typed, double-spaced.
A7. Short Story – Fiction (school work permitted) –
Maximum Length: 5 pages, typed, double-spaced.
A8. 4-H Story – show off your creative writing skills by
writing about 4H. This can be about a particular experience in 4H or about 4-H in general. The important thing is that the reader gets an understanding
of what it’s like to be a 4-H’er.
A9. 4-H Poem
A10. 4-H Short Story
A11. 4-H Picture Book
A12. 4-H Marketing Brochure – create a 81⁄2” x 11”
tri-fold brochure about 4H that could be used to
attract potential new 4Hers!
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2014 Fair Animal Health Rules
In addition to complying with all laws and regulations governing
animal health issues (M.G.L. C. 129 §§14D, 14E, 44 and 330 CMR
4.03, 4.07, 16.03), all fairs must adopt and enforce the following
rules for governance of the fair:
2014 Fairs–Animal Health Rules
NO animal will be admitted to the fairgrounds unless it meets
the requirements below. NO animal is to be unloaded or enter a
barn or tie-out stall until the animal and its paperwork have been
inspected and approved for entry.
A. General Rules for All Animals
1. All animals must be in proper physical condition, be properly
identified and free of visual evidence of infectious, contagious
or parasitic disease at time of arrival. Specific diseases and
conditions which will disqualify an animal for entry are identified for each species in the following sections of the rules.
Animals of any species with open or draining wounds will not
be approved for entry.
2. Evidence of infectious, contagious or parasitic disease or failure to produce the necessary documents for health certification, vaccination or testing will result in the animal’s rejection
for entry. THE INSPECTOR’S DECISION IS FINAL.
3. All livestock must have proper ID, official metal eartag, tattoo,
scrapie tag for goats and sheep, registration or microchip. For
animals identified by microchip, readers must be available to
the Inspectors.
4. Health Certificates - All animals, entering a Massachusetts
fairground from out of state must be accompanied by a valid
health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian certifying that the animals are clinically free of infectious or contagious disease and exposure from such disease. Documents of
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by a certificate of examination on a veterinarian’s letterhead
stationery which clearly identifies the contact information for
the veterinarian signing the certification. All animals on the
certificate must be individually identified. Certificates written
on plain paper are not acceptable. All Health Certificates must
be dated January 1, 2014 or later. These documents will be
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certificates must be available upon request to fair inspectors.
B. Cattle
1. TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from
TB-Accredited and Brucellosis-Free States and in-state animals. Current brucellosis and TB status in the exhibitor’s state
can be obtained from the state veterinarian’s office in each
state. If the exhibitor’s state is not TB-Accredited or Brucellosis-Free, then the exhibitor must call the Massachusetts Division of Animal Health for entry requirements (617-626-1795).
All animals must be free of visual evidence of the following
diseases and conditions: foot rot, mange, pink-eye, ringworm,
warts, cow-pox and open or draining wounds.
2. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all cattle
be currently vaccinated for rabies.
C. Poultry
1. No poultry will be admitted to a fairground until it has been
individually inspected.
2. All poultry must be free of visual evidence of the following
3.
4.
5.
6.
diseases: infectious bronchitis, coryza, pullorum-typhoid,
fowl-pox, external parasites and laryngotracheitis.
Each bird must be accompanied by written proof (ID card or
test report) that the breeding flock was blood-tested negative
for pullorum-typhoid within one year prior to entry date.
Birds from quarantined states will not be permitted entry.
All birds over 16 weeks of age as of January 1, 2014 shall be
individually leg banded with a state leg band. This includes
out of state exhibitors.
No bird vaccinated for laryngotracheitis within thirty days of
the fair will be admitted.
D. Goats
TB-Accredited and Brucellosis-Free States and in-state animals.
2. All goats and kids presented, regardless of age, must be individually listed and identified on the health certificate. All goats
must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and
conditions: foot rot, mange, pink-eye, ringworm, warts, pox
and open or draining wounds. All goats must also be free of
sore mouth and scrapie exposure.
3. Based on the Federal Scrapie Eradication Program (FSEP),
goats and sheep of any age or sex brought to show or exhibition from either out of state or within state must possess
a USDA approved individual identification tag, tattoo, or
electronic implant consistent with the requirements of the
FSEP and the Massachusetts Emergency Order 1-AHO-06.
Information on approved tags, tattoos, and electronic implants is available from the USDA-APHIS office in Sutton, MA
at 508-363-2290

E. Camelids (Llamas, Alpacas, etc.)
TB-Accredited and Brucellosis-Free States and in-state animals. Current brucellosis and TB status in the exhibitor’s state
state. If the exhibitor’s state is not TB-Accredited or Brucellosis-Free, then the exhibitor must call the Massachusetts Division of Animal Health for entry requirements (617-626-1795).
2. All Camelids originating from outside the Commonwealth are
required to be tested for Blue Tongue. Exception: Animals
from a USDA declared “Low Incident State” are exempt. Note:
New England and New York are low incident states.
3. All animals must be free of visual evidence of the following
diseases and conditions: foot rot, mange, pink-eye, ringworm,
warts, pox and open or draining wounds.
F. Swine
1. All swine must be identified by an official ear tag or registration.
2. Swine must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis, mange and
open or draining wounds.
3. No person shall import into Massachusetts from outside the
state any swine which have been pseudorabies vaccinated.
M.G.L. c. 129 §14E.
4. No person shall import into Massachusetts swine from Stage l
or Stage ll Pseudorabies States.
5. All swine shall originate from qualified pseudorabies-free
herds, or monitored herds in qualified pseudorabies free
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States only. The pseudorabies status of the exhibitor’s state
state.
G. Sheep
1. No sheep will be allowed entry from flocks in which Scrapie
has been diagnosed or in which animals are under surveillance for Scrapie during the previous eighteen months. Based
on the Federal Scrapie Eradication Program (FSEP) and the
Massachusetts Emergency Order 1-AHO-06, sheep of any age
or sex brought to show or exhibition from either out of state
or within the state must possess a USDA approved individual
identification tag, tattoo, or electronic implant consistent
with requirements of the FSEP. Information on approved tags,
tattoos, and electronic implants is available from the USDA
APHIS office in Sutton, MA at 508-363-2290.
2. No sheep will be permitted entry from flocks in which Soremouth has existed or in which Soremouth Vaccine has been
administered in the previous sixty (60) days.
3. Sheep must be free from visual evidence of foot rot, sore
mouth, pink eye, ringworm, and open and draining wounds.
4. While not required, it is strongly recommended that sheep be
currently vaccinated against rabies.
H. Equine
1. All equines entering a Massachusetts fairground must have a
valid health certificate.
2. All equines must be free of visual evidence of the following
diseases and conditions: mange, ringworm, soring, strangles,
and open or draining wounds.
3. All equines originating from within and outside of the Commonwealth must have a negative USDA-approved EIA test
(i.e., Coggins test or ELISA test) dated within twelve months of
entry.
4. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all
equines be vaccinated for rabies, tetanus and EEE and WNV
within one year of the fair.
I. Rabbits
1. Rabbits must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases: snuffles, wet tail, skin and ear infections.
J. Dogs and Cats
1. All dogs and cats must be free of visual evidence of the
following diseases: kennel cough, distemper, hepatitis, parvo,
ringworm and mange.
2. All Massachusetts dogs and cats and those originating from
out of this State must have a valid and current vaccination
certificate for rabies.

Worcester County 4-H Fair Animal Rules:
Animals are to be on the grounds by 9:00 a.m., Saturday, unless
otherwise noted under Commodity Rules.
1. Exhibitors must adhere to Barn Rules. Copies of rules are
available at desk in cattle barn.
2. Space will be given out Thursday night at 7:00 PM during
set-up. One representative from each club should see the
chairman for space assignments.
3. All exhibitors must include club name on entry blank.
4. HEALTH PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED. See rules for your specific
commodity for which health certificates are required. Contact
your commodity chairperson before the fair date if in doubt
about which certificate you will be required to have. Rabies
vaccine is recommended, but not required, for any species of
domestic animal for which a USDA approved Rabies vaccine
exists (dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, cattle, and sheep).
5. Any animal, or herd, not passing the inspections per state
livestock rules must be taken off the fairgrounds immediately.
This will be strictly enforced. Please, do not bring sick animals
to the fair. If you have any questions, please call your commodity chairperson.
6. Registration papers will be checked for those animals that
require a registration.
7. If a person is bitten by an animal, the animal will have to be
quarantined.
8. Uninspected late entries will be denied fair entrance.
9. The show committee will not be responsible for injuries to any
animal.
10. Exhibitors must supply their own water pails, grain, hay and
bedding.
11. All animals at the Fair must be properly cared for or the exhibitor’s premiums will be forfeited.
12. No child under the age of 8 as of Jan 1 of the current year
will be allowed in the show ring with a large animal. See
“Cloverbud Participation”.
13. Fitting and Showmanship Contests are mandatory for all
exhibitors.
14. No adult may assist with the animals after they arrive on the
show grounds. This will be enforced.
15. Registered and grade 4-H animal projects will be exhibited
together.
16. A breed represented by 5 or less animals or by 1 exhibitor may
be grouped by Livestock Chairman to optimize experience for
4-H members.
17. Animals must be shown by exhibitor.
18. Senior Yearlings in milk will show in 2-year-old class.
19. EXHIBITORS’ UNIFORM: White dress shirt or tee shirt with
white or khaki skirt or trousers as appropriate. A solid, durable
shoe must be worn at all times. NO Sandals, clogs, bare feet
or bathing attire will be allowed. No farm or club names are
allowed on any clothing while in the show ring.
20. DRESS CODE -BEEF EXHIBITORS ONLY: Clothing needs to be
neat, clean and presentable at all times. No shorts, sneakers,
farm, club or breed names in the ring. Show attire may be
either white shirt/blouse with dark pants or jeans OR western
shirt, belt and jeans. No holes in jeans.
21. The uniforms described above must be worn in all breed
classes as well as fitting and showmanship classes or exhibitor
will be disqualified.
22. Leased animals are allowed pursuant to requirements and
conditions of the Massachusetts 4-H Leasing Program. May
1st Beef and Dairy cattle: June 1st Goats, Sheep, Swine, Llamas and Dogs.
23. ALL DAIRY AND BEEF CATTLE MUST REMAIN ON THE
GROUNDS FROM SATURDAY MORNING AT 9 AM TO THE
CLOSE OF THE FAIR ON SUNDAY
Commodity rules supersede General Rules and Livestock Division
Rules.
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DAIRY CATTLE - Dept. 1
Commodity Chair: Nancy Andrews, 508-885-3748 Youth CoChair: Monica Howe
Secretary, Ringmaster & Dairy Fitting & Showmanship:
Dale Davies, Brandie Daves: 508-414-7580
Entry fee - $2.00 per animal. Pre-entry required. Department will be open to receive animals between 5:00 and
10:00 p.m. Friday and 7:00 -9:00 a.m. Sat.
Premiums: 1st - 20; 2nd - 18; 3rd - 16; 4th- 14; 5th - 12; 6th
- 10
RULES:
2. Exhibitor must have owned/leased and cared for his/ her
animals since April 30th of the current year.
3. An exhibitor may enter no more than two animals in a
class. Other 4-Her showing animal must also be in uniform.
4. All animals must be vaccinated for shipping fever and other
respiratory disorders as recommended by your veterinarian.
5. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.
6. Registered and unregistered animals will be shown together.
DAIRY FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
Holly Shaw – 508-476-2123
X5 Novice - Any boy or girl, at least 8 years of age as of Jan
1 of the current year with no showmanship experience prior to this year’s Fair Season.
X4 Junior - Any boy or girl with previous showmanship experience and who was 8 but under 13 years of age
as of Jan 1 of the current year.
X3 Intermediate - Any boy or girl with previous experience
and who was 13 but under 16 years of age as of
Jan. 1 of the current year.
X2 Senior - Any boy or girl with previous showmanship
experience and who was 16 years of age or older as
of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X1 Advanced - Any former 1st place Senior Showmanship
winner, including this year.
Order of classes will be: Advanced, Senior, Intermediate,
Junior, Novice. Winner in each class will compete for Champion Showman. The appearance of the showman, as well as
his/her ability, and the appearance and behavior of his animal will be considered. Classes with 12 or more contestants
may be divided into 2 groups at the discretion of the judge.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies will be awarded for all five classes and one for the Champion Showman.
CLASSES FOR ALL DAIRY BREEDS
(A) Ayrshires, (B) Brown Swiss, (C) Guernseys, (D)
Holsteins, (E) Jerseys, (F) Milking Shorthorns
1. Junior Heifer Calf - Born March 1, 2014 to April 30, 2014.
2. Intermediate Heifer Calf - Born Dec. 1, 2013 to Feb. 27,
2014.
3. Senior Heifer Calf - Born Sept. 1, 2013 to Nov. 30, 2013.
4. Junior Yearling Heifer - Born March 1, 2014 to Aug. 31,
2013.
5. Senior Yearling Heifer - Born Sept. 1, 2012 to Feb. 27,
2013.
*Junior Champion
6. Two Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2011 to Aug. 31, 2012.
7. Three Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2010 to Aug. 31, 2011.
8. Four Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2010.
9. Aged Cow - Born before Sept. 1, 2009
*Senior Champion
*Grand Champion
10. Produce of Dam *
11. Get a Sire *
12. Best Bred & Owned (all breeds compete together)
13. * Club Herds: (3 animals) 4 people are allowed in
the ring, one for each animal, and one to set up herd.
*Ribbons Only
SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies will be announced the day of the
Fair.
BEEF CATTLE - Dept. 3
Commodity Chair: Paul Dunn, 508-498-5837; Bob Shaw, 508987-8111
Youth Chair: Tristan Dunn and Samantha Barrett
ENTRY FEE: $3 per animal
Premiums: 1st - 20; 2nd - 18; 3rd - 16; 4th - 14; 5th - 12; 6th
- 10
RULES:
2. Entrant must have available age of animal, and breed of
sire and dam.
3. The scoring for the Beef Fitting and Showmanship Contest
will be done according to the New England Uniform Score
Card for 4-H Beef Fitting and Showing.
4. Exhibitor must have owned/leased and cared for his animals since April 30th of the current year.
5. An exhibitor may enter no more than two animals in a
class. Other 4-Her showing animal must also be in uniform.
6. All animals must be vaccinated for shipping fever and other
respiratory disorders as recommended by your veterinarian.
7. No farm or club names are allowed on any clothing while in
the show ring.
9. See uniform requirements in Livestock Rules.
10. Leather show halters are encouraged to be used in the
show ring.
11. Steers over 12 months will be divded into grass fed, light
weight, medium weight, heavy weight.
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12. Classes to be confined if less than one steer per class. Calf
classes and yearling classes may be combined if less
than 3 entries per class.
13. Champion steer to be chosen from the under 6 months,
grass fed, light weight, medium weight, and heavy weight
classes.
14. Class Definitions:
• Novice - Any youth with no showmanship experience prior
to this year’s Fair season but at least 8 years old as of Jan.
1st of the current year.
• Intermediate - Any youth who was at least 12 but under 15
years of age as of Jan. 1 of the current year
• Senior - Any youth 15 years of age or older as of Jan. 1 of
the current year.
BEEF FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
X1 Senior - Fitting
X2 Senior - Showmanship
X3 Intermediate - Fitting
X4 Intermediate - Showmanship
X5 Junior - Fitting
X6 Junior - Showmanship
X7 Novice - Fitting
X8 Novice - Showmanship
Only one class will receive premiums, either fitting or showmanship, to be decided by judge.
The winner in each class will compete for Champion Showman.
CLASSES FOR ALL BEEF BREEDS
(A) Belted Galloway
(B) Hereford
(C) Simmental
(D) Any Other Purebred
(E) Beef/Beef Cross
(F) Dairy/Beef Cross
(G) Steers, Any Breed
(H) Steers, Dairy/Cross
Heifers, Steers by age classification.
1. Summer Calf-born May 1st to Aug. 5th 2014.
2. Junior Calf-born Jan. 1st to April 30th 2014.
3. Senior Calf-born Sept. 1st to Dec. 31st 2013.
4. Summer Yearling-born May 1st to Aug. 31st 2013.
5. Junior Yearling-born Jan. 1st to April 30th 2013.
6. Senior Yearling-born Sept 1st to Dec. 31st 2012.
7. 2 year old-born Jan. 1st to Aug. 31st 2012.
8. Aged cow-born before Dec. 31st 2011.
9. Cow with calf-ribbons only.
F1. Steer - 6-12 months old
F2. Steer - over 12 months, not over 2 years *
E10. Club Herd (3 animals) - * 4 people are allowed in the
ring, one for each animal and one to set up herd.
E11. Produce of Dam *
E12. Get of Sire *
E13. Bred & Owned *
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* Ribbons Only
SPECIAL AWARDS: Ribbons and trophies will be awarded
to champions of each of the breed classes, and a revolving
trophy to the overall champion showman.
HERDSMEN CONTEST - Dept 1Z1
Commodity Chair: Dale Davies, 508-414-7580
Premiums:1st-20;2nd-18;3rd-16;4th-14;5th-12,6th-10
RULES:
2. This contest will be conducted on a Club basis. The judging
will be from 9 a.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday. The judging
is on the overall area and attitude of the club.
Each category is to be assigned points from 0-25.
• Clean and content animals (no manure behind cows,
cows washed, fed and watered.)
• Neatness of area (empty wheelbarrows, chairs and
showboxes arranged neatly, equipment, fee, personal
belongings out of the way and neat, raked)
• Display (club sign, legible cow signs, decorations)
• Attitude of exhibitor (4-Her being courteous, friendly,
polite and helpful to all people.)
3. A club will lose 50 points from their score if there is adult
participation.
4. Dairy and Beef Clubs will be eligible to win. 5. A scorecard
will be available prior to the Fair.
CAVIES - Dept. 8
Commodity Chair: Leslie Ardison, 774-278-0216
Youth Chair: Hannah Kelley
Entry Fee - $1.00 per animal
Premiums: 1st- 2; 2nd- 1.5; 3rd- 1
RULES:
2. All animals shall be handled only by their owners.
3. Exhibitors must bring their own animals to and from the
show table. Nobody else will be allowed to touch, care for,
or otherwise come in contact with your animal.
4. All Exhibitors are responsible for cage cleaning, watering,
and feeding for their animals. Food, water, cages, and containers must be furnished by the exhibitor.
5. All animals exhibited must be at least 3 months of age.
6. Entries must be pre-registered. Please use the Rabbit entry
form at the back of the book.
Cloverbud Cavy Show: (Ribbons Only)
1. Cloverbuds must check their cavies in between 9:30 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
2. The cloverbud workshop will be held in conjunction with
the cloverbud rabbit workshop at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
3. Cloverbud ribbons will be awarded.
4. Cavies must stay in place until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Pet and Pedigreed Cavy Show:
1. Open to all Junior and Senior exhibitors.
2. Cavies must be checked in between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
3. Pedigreed classes will be judged in accordance with the
American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection. Pet classes will be judged according to condition,
cleanliness, grooming, and temperament.
4. All animals entered in a pedigreed class must be permanently ear-marked. This service will not be provided at the
fair. Contact the commodity chairperson at least 3 weeks
prior to the fair if you need an ear tag for your cavy.
5. Judging will be held in conjunction with the rabbit show at
10:30 a.m. Saturday.
6. Animals must remain in place until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
but may remain until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
7. Cavy showmanship will be combined with Rabbit Showmanship. (Check under Rabbit commodity rules for information on classes).
CLASSES:
Pedigreed animals will be placed in classes according to the
American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection.
CA1. Pedigreed Senior Boar
CA2. Pedigreed Senior Sow (over 30 ounces)
CA3. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Boar
CA4. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Sow (under 30
ounces)
CA5. Pedigreed Junior Boar
CA6. Pedigreed Junior Sow (22 ounces and under)
CA7. Pet
Exhibitor may show two cavies in a class. (No more than ten
cavies total per exhibitor)
The following information must be on the pre-entry form for
ALL cavies entered:
1. Breed. If unknown, enter “pet”.
2. Age or class of animal.
3. Sex of animal.
4. Color or variety of animal.
5. Ear-number, if pedigreed.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies and ribbons will be announced at
the fair.
DOGS - Dept. 26
Commodity Chairs: Robin Stewart, 508-829-2139 Danielle Dayutis,
508-885-4342 Nancy King, 508-865-4151
Youth Chairs: Katherine Stewart, Jackie Dayutis, Nicole Dayutis
Entry Fee - $3 per dog
Premiums: 1st- 5; 2nd- 4; 3rd- 3; 4th - 2; 5th - 1
Premiums payable to youth exhibitors only
The Dog Show is open to all youth and adults both 4-H members
and non-members.
RULES:
2. Pre-entry required (entry blank at rear of book).
3. Knowledge test will be given at 11:00 am, judging will begin at 11:30 am on Saturday.
4. All dogs must be licensed and have a valid rabies certificate.
5. All dogs must be free of visual evidence of distemper, hepatitis, parvo, and mange.
6. All dogs must be brought and kept on a leash or crated at
all times.
7. All dogs must have been trained and shown by the exhibitor.
8. No dog under 6 months of age, or females in heat, will be
allowed to show
9. Dogs do not have to be purebred.
10. All 4-H exhibitors must compete in Showmanship, Obedience, and Knowledge tests. Non 4-H youth exhibitors are
not required to show in all classes, however to be eligible
for champion of Show & Reserve, Showmanship, Obedience, and Knowledge classes are all required.
11. Exhibitor’s uniform – Exhibitors must be neat and clean
and wear tan pants or skirt with a white shirt showing
4-H emblem and flat shoes or sneakers. No jeans, clogs or
sandals are allowed.
12. 9:00 a.m. Sign in and written exam
13. 9:30 Opening cermonies, mandatory for all exhibitors.
14. Judging of classes will commence after opening ceremonies.
DOG KNOWLEDGE TESTS:
A test is required of all 4-H exhibitors. Tests will be geared toward the ages of the participants in categories for Cloverbuds,
Novice, Juniors, & Seniors.
SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
CBS. Cloverbud –Handlers between the ages of 5 and 8 as
of Jan 1st.
NJS (X5.) Novice Juniors – Handlers in their first year of
showing between 9 and 13 years of age as of Jan
NSS (X6.) - Novice Seniors – Handlers in their first year of
showing between 14 and 19 years of age as of Jan
JS. (X4.) - Junior – Experienced handlers between 9-13 as
of Jan. 1 of the current year.
SS. (X2.) Senior – Experienced handlers between 14 & 19
as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
Showmanship classes will include stacking your dog (standing
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your dog for examination by judge) & gaiting your dog (jogging
with your dog in a simple pattern).
OBEDIENCE CLASSES:
Classes will be judged following the AKC rules & regulations
CBO. Cloverbuds – All youth who are between the ages of
5 and 8 years old as of Jan. 1st.
SNA (A1.) Sub-novice A: Youth handlers showing in their
first year. Must be on lead.
SNB (A2.) Sub-novice B: Experienced youth handlers showing a new dog, second year handlers, and all others
not yet ready for Novice A. Must be on lead.
NA. (A4.) Novice A – Youth Handlers working towards their
CD title. (Some off leash work required.)
NB. (A5.) Novice B – Youth Handlers who previously have
earned a CD title on a dog.
Adult Classes:
AS. Adult Showmanship: Open to all adults
AO. Adult Obedience: Open to all adults
The show commodities reserve the right to combine or split
classes without prior notice.
Mail entries to:
Robin Stewart
137 Mixter Rd.
Holden, MA. 01520
Entries must be postmarked by August 10th.
Day of Show entries will be $5.00
SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies and ribbons will be announced the
day of the fair. There will be a champion of show and a reserve.
DAIRY GOATS - Dept. 6
Commodity Chair: Jamee Oehley
Youth Co-Chair: Gabriella Melnick
Entry Fee - $2 per animal
RULES:
Classes for: (A) Alpine, (B) LaMancha, (C) Nigerian
Dwarf (D) Nubian, (E) Oberhasli, (F) Saanen, (G) Toggenburg,
(H) Recorded Grade & Grade. (I) This years order of show
will begin with Oberhasli
2. No Horned Animals.
3. An exhibitor may enter no more than 2 animals in a class.
4. Tattoos or permanent means of identification required.
5. All goats shown in group classes must also be shown in
individual classes.
6. All animals must be owned/leased by exhibitor on or before June 1 of current year.
7. All animal ages are as of date of the Fair.
8. All animals are required to stay on the grounds until 4 p.m.
Sunday or forfeit premiums.
9. White shirt with 4-H emblem, beige or white pants, and
appropriate footwear (no sandals or open toed shoes)
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must be worn.
10. Stalls must be cleaned before leaving grounds or the exhibitors premiums may be forfeited in order to cover the cost
of cleaning.
12. Large Animal Veterinary Health Certificate required.
13. All animals must pass visual inspection with Commodity
Chair prior to unloading.
DAIRY GOAT FITTING X2. Senior
X4. Junior
X5. Novice CB. Cloverbud
SPECIAL AWARD: Fitting Champion
DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Y2. Senior
Y4. Junior
Y5. Novice CB. Cloverbud
SPECIAL AWARD: Showmanship Champion
BREED CLASSES:
1. Kids 1-6 Months
2. Kids 6-12 Months
3. Dry Yearling over 1 year and under 2 years
4. Milkers 1-3 years
5. Milkers 3-5 years
6. Milkers 5 years or more
12. Dry Doe: any doe who has previously freshened but is now dry
SPECIAL AWARD: Best of Breed
SPECIALTY AWARD: Best of Show
SPECIALITY CLASSES:
7. Produce of Dam – two does from same dam (Dam
must be named)
8. Get of Sire – three does produced by the same sire
(Sire must be named)
9. Dam and Daughter
10. Herd – three animals owned by same individual or
family at least one in milk
11. Pet Weather
Dairy Goat Herdsmen Contest - Dept. 6Z1
Premiums: 1st -10, 2nd – 8, 3rd – 6, 4th- 4, 5th – 2
RULES:
2. This contest will be judged on an individual/family farm
basis.
3. The judging will be from 9 am. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday.
4. The judging is based on the overall cleanliness of the area
and overall appearance.
5. Participants for this contest must be present on fair
grounds from Saturday 9 am until 2 p.m. Sunday.
6. Points are awarded for the following categories (from 0 to
25 for each category):
• Clean and content animals (pen cleanliness, animals
clean fed and watered)
• Neatness of area (equipment arranged neatly, personal
belongings out of the way, etc.)
• Any display materials must be legible and neat
• Attitude of Exhibitor (courteousness, friendliness,
politeness, helpfulness)
• No adult may participate or contribute to the Herdsmanship area to be judged or awards and premiums
will be forfeited.
PYGMY GOATS - Dept. 42
Entry Fee - $2 per animal
RULES:
2. An exhibitor may enter no more than 2 animals in a class.
3. Tattoos or permanent means of identification required.
4. All animals must be owned/leased by exhibitor on or before June 1 of current year.
5. White shirt with 4-H emblem, beige or white pants, and
appropriate footwear (no sandals or open toes shoes) must
be worn.
6. Fitting and Showmanship is mandatory for all exhibitors.
7. All animal ages are as of date of the Fair.
8. All animals must register with the commodity Chairperson
at 9 a.m. Sunday. Health and registration papers will be
checked by a Commodity representative at this time.
9. All animals are required to stay on the grounds until 4 p.m.
Sunday, or the end of the show, whichever is later.
10. Leased animals are allowed pursuant to the requirements
and conditions of the Massachusetts 4- H Leasing Program.
of cleaning.
FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS
X2. Senior - 14 to 18 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current
year.
X4. Junior - 9 to 13 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current
year.
X5. Novice - At least 9 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current
year with no showmanship experience prior to this
year’s Fair season.
BREED CLASSES:
A1. Wethers
a. 1 month to 1 year
b. 1 year and older
A2. Baby doe kid - one month to 3 months
A3. Junior doe kid - 3 to 6 months
A4. Senior doe kid - 6 months to 1 year
A5. Dry yearling - 12 to 24 months
A6. Yearling doe (freshened) - 12 to 24 months or younger
A7. Doe - 2 to 3 years
A8. Mature doe - 3 years and older
POULTRY - Dept. 7
Commodity Chairs: Christine Heintz, 508-434-0268, and Ann
Suazo
Youth Co-chair: Gabriella & Isabella Suazo
Entry Fee - $1.00 per bird
Premiums:1st – 3.50; 2nd - 3; 3rd – 2.50; 4th - 2; 5th -1.50
RULES:
2. No birds can be caged before being inspected.
3. Exhibitor may enter two birds per class, per breed.
4. Three entries shall constitute a class. If there are 10 or
more pullets, the class will be divided.
5. Animals must be in place by 9:00 a.m. Saturday.
6. Water and food containers must be furnished by exhibitor.
Exhibitors responsible for feeding, watering, and cleaning
their own birds by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Commodity Chair will provide shavings.
7. All birds with the exception of waterfowl and pigeons must
be blood tested and be Pullorum typhoid clean as requested by State Department of Animal Health. Arrangements
for testing must be made at least 30 days ahead by Poultry
Inspector Ed Hagman (617) 626-1796. Certificates will be
checked before bird can be cooped.
8. Dress code for Poultry Exhibitor Showmanship – White
shirt or blouse, dark pants or skirt. Dress jeans are acceptable. All exhibitors must do showmanship.
9. Poultry may be checked in Friday 5-8 p.m. or Saturday
morning 8-9 a.m. Poultry exhibitors can remove their birds
Saturday after 6:00 p.m. or at close of Fair Sunday.
10. Entries must be pre-registered. Positively no entries will
be accepted after August 5. Please use Poultry Entry Form
only, located at back of book.
11. The age for cockerels and pullets is over four months and
under one year.
CLASSES:
A. Standard Chickens
Al. Cock
A2. Hen
A3. Cockerel
A4. Pullet
B. Bantam Chickens
B1. Cock
B2. Hen
B3. Cockerel
B4. Pullet
C. Production Chickens
C1. Production Pullet
C2. Production Hen
C3. Meat type, Female
C4. Meat type, Male
D. Ducks:
D1. Young Duck
D2. Young Drake
D3. Old Duck
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D4. Old Drake
G. Geese:
G1. Young Goose
G2. Young Gander
G3. Old Goose
G4. Old Gander
H. Other Birds:
H1. Cock
H2. Hen
H3. Cockerel
H4. Pullet
T. Turkeys:
T1. Young Hen
T2. Young Tom
T3. Old Hen
T4. Old Tom
X. Showmanship:
CB. Cloverbud – Danish Ribbons Only
X2. Senior – Ages 15 and older as of Jan. 1 of the
current year.
X3. Intermediate – Ages 12-14 as of Jan. 1 of the
current year.
X4. Junior – Ages 8-11 as of Jan. 1 of the current
year.
X5. Novice – Those who have never participated in
showmanship, regardless of age.
You will be mailed poultry showmanship instructions when your
poultry entry is received. Poultry showmanship is mandatory for
all poultry exhibitors. If showmanship time conflicts with another
commodity please notify commodity chair so arrangements can be
made.
SPECIAL AWARD: A State Rosette will be given to the Most Outstanding Bird exhibited in a Production Class.
RABBITS - Dept. 8
Commodity Chair: Leslie Ardison, 774-278-0216
Youth Chair: Hannah Kelley
Entry Fee - $1.00 per animal per class, including AF- Fur
Class
Premiums: 1st- 3; 2nd- 2.5; 3rd- 2; 4th-1.5; 5th- 1
RULES:
2. All animals shall be handled only by their owners. Exhibitors must bring their own animals to and from the show
table. Nobody else will be allowed to touch, care for, or
otherwise come in contact with your animal.
3. All Exhibitors are responsible for cage cleaning, watering,
and feeding for their animals. Food and water containers
must be furnished by the exhibitor.
4. All animals must be at least 3 months of age.
5. Entries must be pre-registered. Please use the Rabbit entry
form at the back of the book.
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Cloverbud Rabbit Show: (Cloverbud Ribbons Only)
1. Cloverbuds must check their rabbits in between 9:30 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The cloverbud workshop will
begin at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
2. The Cloverbud Rabbit Show will consist of a workshop,
where 4-H leaders and older rabbit 4- Her’s will work with
the cloverbuds to “judge” the cloverbuds’ rabbits. Cloverbuds will learn how to participate in Showmanship, and
what judges are looking for when judging rabbits. This will
be a hands-on participatory event.
3. Only Cloverbud ribbons will be awarded.
4. Rabbits must stay in place until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Pet and Pedigreed Rabbit Show
1. Open to all Junior and Senior exhibitors.
2. Rabbits must be checked in between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
3. Showmanship is mandatory for all rabbit exhibitors and
Pedigreed classes will be judged in accordance with the
American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection. Any rabbit disqualified per the ARBA standard will be
allowed to move into pet class.
4. Pet classes will be judged according to condition, cleanliness, grooming, and temperament and will only be placed
down to 5th place. Classes to be set at the discretion of the
Commodity chair at the time of judging.
5. All animals entered in a pedigreed class must be permanently ear-marked. This service will not be provided at the
fair. Contact the commodity chair at least 3 weeks before
the fair if you need your rabbit tattooed.
6. Judging will start at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Pedigreed rabbits
will be judged first, then pets.
7. Animals must remain in place until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
CLASSES:
A1. Pedigreed Senior Buck
A2. Pedigreed Senior Doe
A3. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Buck
A4. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Doe
A5. Pedigreed Junior Buck
A6. Pedigreed Junior Doe
A7 Pet
F-1 White normal colored fur
F-2 White Rex fur, colored rex fur
F-3 White Satin Fur
F-4 White Angora Wool
F-5 Colored Angora Wool
F-6 Colored Satin Fur
Exhibitor may show two rabbits in a class. (No more than ten rabbits total per exhibitor)
The following information must be on the pre-entry form for ALL
rabbits entered:
1. Breed. If unknown, enter “pet”. 2. Age or age class of
animal.
3. Sex of animal.
4. Color or variety of animal.
5. Ear-number, if pedigreed.
6. Place a check mark under fur class if animal is being
entered in fur class. (See entry fee rules.)
7. Please note your showmanship class on the form after
you have listed your rabbits. (NOTE: Showmanship is mandatory for all exhibitors.)
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES:
X2. Senior - 15 to 18 years old as of Jan 1st of the current
year.
X3 Intermediate - Ages 12-14 as of January 1 of the current
year.
X4. Junior - 8 to 11 years old as of Jan. 1st of the current
year.
X5. Novice - At least 8 years old as of Jan 1st of the current
year’s fair.
X6. Pet- This class is for exhibitors who have pet rabbits only.
If you are showing a rabbit in a breed class, you cannot do pet showmanship, you must do Senior, Intermediate, Junior, or Novice Showmanship. If you have
only a pet rabbit and would like to enter in one of the
other showmanship classes you may do so instead of
Pet Showmanship.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies and ribbons will be announced at the
fair.
SHEEP - Dept. 2
Commodity Chair: Evelyn Enos; 508-882-3849
Entry Fee - $2.00 per animal
RULES:
2. All animals must be owned/leased by exhibitor as of June 1
of the current year.
3. An exhibitor may enter two animals in a class.
4. Individual sheep may compete in no more than one class,
except group classes. All sheep shown in group classes
must be shown in individual classes.
5. Aged ewes must have raised a lamb born on or after September 1 of the previous year.
6. Lambs must not show yearling teeth.
7. Market lambs must be clean shorn or not have more than
1/4” wool.
8. All animals are required to stay on the grounds until 4 p. m.
Saturday, or the end of the show, whichever is later.
of cleaning.
10. ALL sheep shown must be washed & fitted for show.
CLASSES:
FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS
X2. Senior - 14-18 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
X4. Junior - 9-13 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
X5. Novice - 1st year showing and 9 years of age as of Jan.
1 of current year.
Y. JUDGING CONTEST
BREED CLASSES: Meat breeds - M & Wool (Fleece) breeds - N
1. Ewe Lamb (under 1 year)
2. Yearling Ewe (1 year and under 2)
4. Aged Ewe (over 2 years)
5.Ram Lamb (under 1 year)
7. Yearling Ram
9. Flock: 1 Ram and 3 Ewes of different ages
11. Pair of Ewe Lambs
12. Pair of Ram Lambs
13. Pair of Yearling Ewes
14. Ewe and Lamb (bred by exhibitor)
MARKET LAMBS: All lambs will be Market and cannot be
shown in Purebred classes.
M1. Light weight
M2. Medium weight
M3. Heavy weight
M4. Pair market Lambs - to consist of two lambs from the
same weight category.
Premiums: 1st-12, 2nd-10, 3rd -8, 4th-6, 5th-6
S1 - Lead Line, Senior - 14-18 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
S2 - Blocking, Junior - 9-13 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
N. - Novice - 1st year showing and 9 years of age as of Jan.
1 of current year.
RULES:
1. No electric shears.
2. 45 minute time limit
3. Sheep can be washed, but must have at least 1 inch of
fleece that is not fitted.
4. Sheep used for contest need not be owned by exhibitor.
SPECIAL EVENT – (Ribbons Only)
Poster Contest – These are to be an educational, focus on a
sheep topic, and will be displayed to the public in the sheep
area.
SPECIAL AWARDS: State Rosette will be given to the Best
individual Sheep bred by an exhibitor. A Rosette will be given
to the Best Ram and Best Ewe. A Good Shepherd Award will
be given also.
SWINE -Dept. 5
Commodity Chair: Rita French
Youth Chair: Sammy Barrett, Benjamin French
Entry fee - $2 per animal
RULES:
2. Any exhibit will be judged.
FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS:
X2 Senior -Ages 15 to 18 as of Jan 1st of the current year.
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X3 Intermediate - Ages 12-14 as of January 1 of the current
year.
X4. Junior - Ages 8 to 11 as of Jan. 1st of the current year.
X5. Novice - At least 8 years old as of Jan 1st of the current
year’s fair.
CLASSES FOR ALL SWINE BREEDS
(A) Berkshire
(B) Duroc
(C) Hampshire
(D) Tamworth
(E) Any Other Purebred
(F) Crossbred
1. Boar, 1 year or under
2. Sow, 1 year or over
3. Sow, under 1 year
4. Sow & litter (4 or more piglets)
5. Gilt, over 2 months and under 1 year
6. Light weight market, under 175 lbs.
7. Medium weight market, 175-225 lbs.
8. Heavy weight market, over 225 lbs.
9. Feeder pig, 50-100 lbs.
10. Feeder pig, 100-150 lbs.
Classes may be combined if less than 3 entries per class.
LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR PULL
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Entry Fee - $5/tractor
Commodity Chair: Brian Rossbach
CLASSES:
A. 900 lbs and under
B. 1200 lbs and under
C. 1500 lbs and under
D.1800 lbs and under modified open
Prizes will be awarded
RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. Each tractor will be allowed 3 minutes (time starts when
tractor is hitched) or tries (a try consists of the bolt moving
1 inch or more)
2. Each tractor must appear factory stock (except class D)
3. Only one driver may drive tractor in same contest
4. No implements, chains, cleats, tracks, etc. allowed
5. Tractors must be weighed for each class including driver.
Tires may be loaded. All weight added must be securely
attached to wheels or frame. All brackets to be attached in
a safe manner not to interfere with driver or hitching. No
weight shall be on or in the way of seat, cluch or brakes if a
weight or frame is lost while pulling. Pull will be counted as
a try but no measure.
6. Front weight must not exceed 18” forward of the front
most position of the tractor including weights(except class
D witch is 6 1⁄2 feet from center of rear axil to the forward
most point including weight.)
7. Bolt must be hooked off a safe draw bar using a clevis or
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ring able to except a 3/8 slip hook loosely not to exceed in
height of 9 “ for all classes. Hitches will be measured to the
pulling point on clevis or ring where hook sits. For cleaves
and rings that drop or hang down hitch will be measured at
the center of pining spot of clevis or ring.
8. Tractor must have wheelie bar or bars able to support tractor in class it is entered in and must not allow front axil to
raise more than 14” or tractor will be disqualified.
9. Open class of 1800 lb. and under must start with factory frame slight modifications allowed [ frame only not
including rear axil] tractor can be no longer than 6 1⁄2 feet
from center of rear axil to the farthermost point including
weights. Tractor must not have more than 4 cylinders [
combined ] and must have 4 wheels. No 4 wheel drive or
must be disengaged. Must have wheelie bars or bar able to
support tractor and follow all other safety rules in lawn and
garden . pull officials will inspect tractors for safe operation. Authorization to pull will be made by pull officials.
10. Driver must stay in seat of tractor at all times [ no bouncing
or rocking or forcefully moving tractor with the use of body
weight]. 1st warning 2nd disqualified.
11. No locked or locking rear axles and four wheel drives must
be disconnected.[except class D]
12. A full pull of 6’ to be done in one continuos movement. If
bolt stops for more than 3 seconds it will be counted as a
try.
13. Bolt must be set back if it pulled more than 12 inches [it
stays at 12] the driver can request the bolt pulled back at
any time.
14. All rear tires must remain on the slab for the entire time .
[even after full pull is called and tractor comes to a stop] if
the point of the tire that touches slab goes off the edge of
the slab it will be counted as a try but no measure.
15. Top three tractors are subject to reweigh
16. Copy of rules will be available at pulling area
17. All decisions are final. Slight modifications of rules may be
made by superintendent or pull officials at any time.
For full size Tractor Pull see page 46.
Horse Show
Commodity Chairs: Jeanne Cassavant (508-320-1199), Michelle McLarnon (508-248-3280)
Youth Chairs: Brett Cassavant, Mckenzie McLarnon, Katherine Stewart, Jackie Dayutis, Nicole Dayutis
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Proof of negative coggins within 6 months must be available.
No charge for Class 1 Fit and Show. Station Judging, Danish Ribbons.
Must have valid 4-H Card to receive discount. Must do fit and show.
Chaps allowed in all stock seat classes except the 4-H Equitation.
Any abusive behavior towards any animal will result in dismissal from the grounds.
ASTM_SEI hard hats required for all riders under 19 years of age whenever mounted. Western and Saddle seat riders will not
be penalized for wearing a safety helmet. Flat saddles required for jumping classes. Shoes or boots with heels must be worn
by all riders. No riding on grounds with halter or lead.
7. The show reserves the right to cancel, divide or combine classes.
8. Trophy and six ribbons will be awarded in each class unless otherwise noted.
9. Horses prone to kicking must wear a red ribbon on their tail. Unruly horses may be asked to leave.
10. Same horse and rider combination for high point/day end awards. Must ride in at least two classes in division to get day
end award. In the event of tie for day end the show committee has picked a class in the division with the results in that class
breaking the tie. In the 4-H division the Fit and Show scores will break the tie.
11. All Dogs must be on a leash at all times
12. Ponies are 14.2 hands and under.
13. Horses are entered at own risk. The Two Town Trotters, The Program Council, Gold Nugget Gallopers, 4-H Fair Committee or
Camp Marshall are not responsible for any damage to horse, rider or other properties at the show.
14. As we did in the past Classes cannot be held for conflicts for more than 2 minutes.
15. Refunds only when due to bona fide injury to horse or rider.
16. $25. fee for returned checks.
17. Junior: a rider under 14 as of first of the year.
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Senior: a rider 14-17 years as of the first of the year
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Adult: a rider 18 and over as of the first of the year.
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Walk trot riders may not enter any class calling for a canter.
DAY END HIGH POINT DIVISIONS
• Hi-Point based upon the following point schedule: 1st -10, 2nd -6, 3rd -4, 4th -2, 5th -1, 6th - 1/2
• No riding on soccer field.
• Stallions may be shown only by exhibitors 19 or older.
• Walk Trot 11 and under classes will be split if there are 16 or more entries.
• DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS CARS MUST BE PARKED ACROSS STREET FROM RINGS UNLESS PERMIT GIVEN. Handicapped
parking spaces are available.
CE—Children’s Equitation
4-H—4-H Division
OE--Open Equitation
HS—Hunt Seat under 18
SSE—Short Stirrup Equitation
PJ--Puddle Jumpers
CH—Children’s Hunter
ADW--Adult Walk Trot
OJ -Open Jumpers
LL-- Lead Line 7 + U
QH—Quarter Horse
SS—Short Stirrup Hunter
AH—Adult Hunter
EA—English Adult
LH—Light Horse
OP—Open Division
SCH- School Horse
SO—Stock Seat Open
BG—Beginner WTC
GHH—Green Horse Hunter
MLS—Medium/Long Stirrup
PCE--Pre Childrens Equitation
SHU—Schooling Hunters
WTH--Walk Trot 11+U(Hunt)
BWT - Beginner Walk Trot
GHO—Green Horse Open
MH--Modified Hunters
PCH--Pre Children’s Hunter
SJ—Schooling Jumpers
WTO—Walk trot 11+U(Open)
CB—Color Breed
GHWT--Green Horse WT
(OTTB) Off The Track Thoroughbred
WTS—Walk Trot 12 - 18
SH—Senior Horse
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1F. 4-H Fitting and Show Starting at 7:45 am, Ring Two
RING 1 – 8:00 am Start
(Unjudged ticketed warm ups from 6:30-8:00 am, $5.00/5 Min)
2. Lead Line Equitation under 8 Years (LL)
3. Lead Line Pleasure under 8 Years (LL)
4. Lead Line Suitability under 8 Years (LL)
5. Walk Trot 11 and Under Hunt Equitation (WTE)
6. Walk Trot 11 and Under Hunt Pleasure (WTH)
7. Walk Trot 11 and Under Equitation o/ Fences A, 12" (WTE)
8, Walk Trot 11 and Under Equitation o/ Fences B, 12" (WTE)
9. Walk Trot 11 and Under Hunter over Fences A, 12" (WTH)
10, Walk Trot 11 and Under Hunter over Fences B, 12" (WTH)
11. 4-H Equitation (4-H)
12. 4-H Pleasure (4-H)
13. 4-H Command (4-H)
14. Beginner Pleasure WTC (BG)
15. Beginner Equitation WTC (BG)
16. Beginner Discipline Rail WTC (BG)
17. Hunt Seat Pleasure under 18 (HS)
18. Hunt Seat Equitation under 18 (HS)
19. Hunt Seat Bridle Path Hack under 18 (HS)
20. Green Horse under Saddle WTC (GHH)
2!. Green Hunter over Fences, 18" (GHH)
22. Green Hunter over Fences, 18" (GHH)
23C. Equine Journal Pleasure Classic (Special Trophy)
24C. Two Town Trotters 4-H Classic
(Riding Portion) 4-H Members only - Written test
25U. Unjudged Warm Up, ($5.00/5 Minutes)
26. Short Stirrup Equitation over Fences, 18" (SSE)
27. Short Stirrup Equitation over Fences, 18" (SSE)
28. Short Stirrup Hunter over Fences, 18" (SS)
29. Short Stirrup Hunter over Fences, 18" (SS)
30. Short Stirrup Hunter under Saddle (SS)
31 Short Stirrup Equitation on the Flat (SSE)
32 Med/Long Stirrup Equitation over Fences A, 18" (MLE)
33 Med/Long Stirrup Equitation over Fences B, 18" (MLE)
34. Med/Long Stirrup Hunter over Fences A, 18" (MLH)
35 Med/Long Stirrup Hunter over Fences B, 18" (MLH)
36. Medium/Long Stirrup Equitation (MLE)
37. Medium/Long Stirrup Pleasure (MLH)
38. Open X-Rails A, 18" (OPX)
39. Open X-Rails B, 18" (OPX)
40. Open X-Rails on the Flat (OPX)
41. Off the Track Thoroughbred Pleasure (OTTB)
42. Off the Track Thoroughbred Equitation (OTTB)
43. Off the Track Thoroughbred under Saddle (OTTB)
42 • Fair Classes
44. Model English
45. Model Colt/Filly, 3 and under
46. Model Western
47. Model Quarter Horse (QH)
48. Youth Showmanship (Pattern to be posted)
49. Adult Showmanship (Pattern to be posted)
50. Senior Horse Pleasure A (SH)
51. Senior Horse Discipline Rail (SH)
52. Senior Horse Pleasure B (SH)
53. Green Horse Open Walk Trot Pleasure A (GHWT)
54. Green Horse Open Walk Trot Discip. Rail (GHWT)
55. Green Horse Open Walk Trot Pleasure B (GHWT)
56. Green Horse Open Pleasure A (GHO)
57. Green Horse Open Discipline Rail (GHO)
58. Green Horse Open Pleasure B (GHO)
59. Walk Trot Equitation 11 and Under (Open) (WTO)
60. Walk Trot Pleasure 11 and Under (Open) (WTO)
61. Walk Trot Discipline Rail 11 and Under (Open) (WTO)
62. State Benefit Versatility Challenge Class *New*
63. Quarter Horse Hunter under Saddle (QH)
64. Walk Trot Pleasure 12 to 18 (WTS)
65. Walk Trot Equitation 12 to 18 (WTS)
66. Walk Trot Discipline Rail 12 to 18 (WTS)
67. Open Pleasure AM (OP)
68. Adult Walk Trot Pleasure (ADW)
69. Adult Walk Trot Equitation (ADW)
70. Adult Walk Trot Discipline Rail (ADW)
71C. Tough-E Nuf Farm Walk Trot Classic (Cooler Class)
72. Walk Trot Try the Canter (September 27 Only)
73. Quarter Horse Western Pleasure (QH)
74. Beginner Walk Trot Equitation (BWT)
75. Beginner Walk Trot Pleasure (BWT)
76. Beginner Walk Trot Discipline Rail (BWT)
77. Quarter Horse Equitation (QH)
78. Stock Seat Equitation Open (SSO)
79. Stock Seat Pleasure Open (SSO)
80. Stock Seat Discipline Rail Open (SSO)
81. Open Discipline Rail (OP)
82. Open Pleasure PM (OP)
83. Color Breed Equitation (CB)
84. Color Breed Pleasure (CB)
85. Color Breed Discipline Rail (CB)
87. Arena Race (G)
88. Keyhole Race (G)
89. Barrel Race (G)
90. Pole Bending (G)
91. Grooms Class
92. Sit a Buck
93U (Unjudged ticketed warm ups from 6:30-8:30 am, $5.00/5
Min)
94. Pre Children Equitation over Fences A, 2' (PCE)
95. Pre Children Equitation over Fences B, 2' (PCE)
96. Pre Children Equitation on the Flat (PCE)
97. Pre Children Hunter over Fences A, 2' (PCH)
98 Pre Children Hunter over Fences B, 2' (PCH)
99. Pre Children Hunter under Saddle (PCH)
100. Adult Hunter over Fences A, 2' (AH)
101. Adult Hunter over Fences B, 2' (AH)
102. Adult Hunter under Saddle (AH)
103C. Holiday Acres Hunter Challenge Classic, 2' (Cooler Class)
104U. Unjudged Warm Up, 2' 3”($5.00 five horses/five minutes)
105. Schooling Hunter over Fences A, 2'3" (SCH)
106. Schooling Hunter over Fences B, 2'3"(SCH)
107. Schooling Hunter under Saddle (SCH)
108. Children's Equitation over Fences A, 2'3” (CE)
109. Children's Equitation over Fences B, 2'3" (CE)
110. Children's Equitation on the Flat (CE)
111. Children’s Hunter over Fences A, 2'3" (CH)
112. Children’s Hunter over Fences B, 2'3"-(CH)
113. Children’s Hunter under Saddle (CH)
114. English Adult Pleasure (EA)
115C. Four Winds Farm Equitation Classic (Cooler Class)
116. English Adult Equitation (EA)
117. English Adult Bridle Path Hack (EA)
118U. Unjudged Warm Up, 2' 3” ($5.00 five horses/five minutes)
119. Modified Equitation over Fences A, 2' 3” (MEQ)
120. Modified Equitation over Fences B, 2' 3”(MEQ)
121. Modified Equitation on the Flat (MEQ)
122. Modified Hunter over Fences A, 2' 3” (MH)
123. Modified Hunter over Fences B, 2' 3”(MH)
124. Modified Hunter under Saddle (MH)
125. Puddle Jumpers, Power and Speed, 2'-2'3" (PJ)
126. Puddle Jumpers, Table II, Timed 1st Rnd, 2'-2'3" (PJ)
127. Puddle Jumpers, Table II, Timed 1st J/O, 2'-2'3" (PJ)
128. Special Hunter over Fences A 2'6”(SP)
129. Special Hunter over Fences B 2'6”(SP)
130. Special Hunter under Saddle(SP)
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4-H DIVISION (4-H)—Open to all 4-H members. Must do fit and show
ADULT HUNTER (AH)—Open to riders 18 and older horse or pony.
Fences 2’-2’3”
ADULT WALK TROT (ADW) — Open to riders 18 and older who have
never showed at the canter.
BEGINNER WALK TROT (BWT) — Open to riders of any age who are
competing in walk trot classes for the first time. May not cross enter
into any other division.
BEGINNER WTC (BG)—Open to riders of any age who are competing
in canter classes for the first or second year and have not won more
than 3 blues in prior years.
CHILDREN’S EQUITATION (CE)—Open to riders 17+U horse or pony.
Fences 2’6”-2'9”
CHILDREN’S HUNTER (CH) —Open to riders 17+U horse or pony.
Fences 2’6”-2'9”
COLOR BREED (CB) —Open to horses or ponies that could be registered as a color breed. – SPONSORED BY ALL AMERICAN FARM
ENGLISH ADULT (EA) —Open to riders 18 and older under English
tack.
GREEN HORSE HUNTER (GHH) —Open to horses/ponies in their first
or second year of showing. To be shown hunter. Not to be ridden by
green riders, and not to have won more than 2 blues in prior years.
GREEN HORSE OPEN (GHO) —Open to horses/ponies in their first or
second year of showing. May be shown English or western. Not to be
ridden by green rider, and not to have won more than 2 blues in prior
years.
GREEN HORSE OPEN WT (GHWT) —Open to horses/ponies in their
first or second year of showing and who have never shown at the canter. May be shown English or western. Not to be ridden by a green
rider, and not to have won more than 2 blues in prior years.
HUNT SEAT UNDER 18 (HS) —Open to Hunt Seat riders 17 and under.
LEAD LINE (LL) --For riders 7 and under never having shown walk trot.
May change horses.
MEDIUM/LONG STIRRUP HUNTER (MLH) For riders 13 or older who
hav e not jumped over 18”.
MEDIUM/LONG STIRRUP EQUITATION (MLE) - For riders 13 or older
who have not jumped over 18”.
MODIFIED HUNTERS (MH) — Open to Horses or Ponies. Fences 2’2’3”
MODIFIED EQUITATION (Me)— Open to all riders Fences 2’-2’3
OFF THE TRACK THOROUGHBRED (OTTB)–Open to any thoroughbred
who has raced at least once.
OPEN X-RAILS - Open to all riders on horses or ponies who have not
been shown over 18 inches.
OPEN DIVISION (OP)—Open to horses or ponies and all seats
PRE CHILDREN'S EQUITATION (PCE) — Open to riders 17 and under
who have not shown over 2' Horses or Ponies
PRE CHILDREN'S HUNTER (PCH) — Open to riders 17 and under who
have not shown over 2' Horses or ponies
PUDDLE JUMPERS — Open to horses or ponies. Fences no higher
than 2'3”
QUARTER HORSE (QH)—Open to Quarter Horses.
SCHOOLING HUNTERS (SHU)—Open to horses or ponies. Fences
2’3”-2'6”
SCHOOLING JUMPERS (SJ)—Open to horses or ponies, fences begin
at 2’6”
SENIOR HORSE (SH)—Open to horses/ponies who are 18 years and
older Fielder’s Choice Senior Horse Challenge Trophy—presented at
banquet presented to senior horse accumulating the most points over
the year who has shown in this division at least once.
SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION (SS)—Open to riders 12 and under.
May not cross enter into any class where the fences exceed 18”.
SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER (SSH)—Open to riders 12 and under. May
not cross enter into any class where fences exceed 18”
SPECIAL HUNTER - Open to horses or ponies. Fenches 2’6”.
STOCK SEAT OPEN (SSO) — Open to stock seat riders on horses or
ponies.
WALK TROT 11+U HUNT (WTH)—Open to hunt riders 11 and under
who have never shown in a canter class. To be shown hunter. May
not enter into any class requiring a canter.
34. WALK TROT 11+U EQUITATION (WTE) - Open to hunt riders 11 and
under who have never shown in a canter class. May not enter into any
class requiring a canter. To be judged on equitation
35. WALK TROT 11+U OPEN (WTO)—Open to all riders 11 and under
who have never shown in a canter class. May not enter into any class
requiring a canter.
36. WALK TROT 12 - 17 (WTS) —Open to riders 12- 17 and over who
are in the 1st or 2nd year of showing and who have never shown in a
canter class.
CLASSICS
(all have 8 ribbons and a Cooler or Similar trophy) Cannot show in class
after winning until next year.
1. FOUR WINDS FARM EQUITATION CLASSIC—Open to all seats and all
ages. Top 8 riders will be asked to perform an additional work out to
be determined by each shows judge.
2. HOLIDAY ACRES HUNTER CHALLENGE—Open to all hunt riders. Fences 2’-2’3” 10 or more fences with a test built in
3. EQUINE JOURNAL PLEASURE CLASSIC—Open to all riders. May be
asked to perform additional work.
4. TOUGH-E-NUF FARM WALK TROT CLASSIC—Open to all walk trot
riders. Top riders may be asked for additional work or tests.
5. TWO TOWN TROTTERS 4-H CLASSIC—Open to 4-H Members only.
50% on Written Test, 50% on rail work. Written test must be taken
prior to under saddle class.
6. STATE VERSATILITY CHALLENGE CLASS — Open to all riders except for
walk trotters. To be judged in 3 phases. !st phase is a pleasure class.
2nd phase is a Gymkhana test and the third is model. PROCEEDS TO
HELP OFFSET STATE TEAM’S TRIP TO NATIONALS
CMHSS
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T o be eligible for year end division awards horse and rider must show
in that division in at least 4 of the 6 show dates
4-H Team and Barn Team contest. Two separate awards. Any 4-H club
and barn may enter teams of 4 members for a year end team award.
The teams must be declared prior to the start of the first show entere
d and changes will be allowed only in the event of an injury. Each
member will earn points for the division of their choice at each
show. Riders may change divisions from show to show. In the 4H team contest one member must show in the 4-H division at
each show.
TRAINER AWARD — There is a $100.00 award for leading trainer
Points awarded to all those listing a trainer on their entry sheet. Will
be calculated this year by dividing points earned by riders competing.
Once a rider shows walk trot they will not be eligible for any other
high point award.
There will be a trophy and 4 ribbons given for all divisions at year end
other than banquet awards. In addition, Lead Line, Beginner and Walk
Trot will be awarded through 6 places
Banquet Awards
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
HALTER—To go to top point earners in a particular model class.
Points adjusted depending upon number in class. 4 places at banquet
FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP AWARD—To the 4-H’er accumulating
the most points for 4 of the 5 shows. Ties to be broken by results of
the 5th show. May change project horse.
TOUGH-E-NUF QUARTER HORSE CHALLENGE TROPHY—To the Quarter Horse accumulating the most points in pleasure classes.
4-H SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD-To be awarded to the 4-H exhibitor
demonstrating the most sportsmanship throughout the show season.
Sponsored by Worc. Cty 4-H Advisory Council
CMHSS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD-To be awarded to the non 4-H exhibitor demonstrating the most sportsmanship throughout the show
season. Originated by Wachusett Wild Winnies
HUNTER PERPETUAL TROPHY - To be awarded to the horse or pony
accumulating the most points in any hunter classes except for green
hunter. Originated by the Racicot fsmily.
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44 • Fair Classes
AGE
NAME OF RIDER
SREET ADDRESS
HEIGHT
□ May 18
Program Council
CITY
STATE
COGGINS #
EMAIL ADDRESS
________________________________________________________________________________________
CHECK#_________ AMOUNT PD $_________
CASH ------------ AMOUNT PAID $_________
$1 LOST NUMBER FEE--------------------$_____
To be completed by CMHSS:
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE (if rider u/18)_______________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________
AMOUNT DUE---------------------------- $_____
$10.00 INS/OFFICE FEE------------------- $10.00
$30.00 STALL FEE------------------------ $_____
CLASSIC ENTRY FEE____@$12.00-----$____
TOTAL CLASSES____x$10 /CLASS- $_____
$10.00 POST ENTRY FEE--------------- $_____
$50.00 4-H FEE (7class limit)------------ $_____
PHONE #
BARN
Camp Marshall
□September 27 □September 28
RIDERS SIGNATURE___________________________________________________
WARNING, under Massachusetts law, an equine professional is not liable for injury to, or the death of a Participant
in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to MGLA c. 128 §2D.
ZIP
August 24
4-H Fair
□
TRAINER/INSTRUCTOR
□ June 15
Gold Nugget Gallopers
I hereby enter the above show at my own risk, subject to the rules of the show and I hereby engage to be
Responsible for any injury or damages that may occur or be caused by any animals, vehicles or trappings,
Or the loss of any animal, vehicle or trapping exhibited by me. I agree to make no claim against the show, any
Of its sponsors, officials or owners of the show grounds for any losses or damage to or injury suffered by the
Above animal or exhibitor or member of the family.
CLASSES ENTERED
SEX
NAME OF HORSE
Post Entries:$10.00 fee Show date □ April 28
Two Town Trotters
Pre Entries: Entries close Friday noon time before Show **Entries will be accepted without check but no numbers issued the day of show
$10.00 per class $12.00 for Classics
without an open check or full payment**
$50.00 4-H Member all day fee (7 class limit) Classics excluded. No charge for fit and show (Please make checks payable to name of each individual show)
Send Entries to: Judi Harrington, 145 Barnard Road, Worcester MA 01605 Fax # (508) 853-8378
April 27, May 18, June 15, August 24, September 27-28
Camp Marshall, Spencer, MA
Central Mass Horse Show Series 2014
ALBERT E. ANDREWS MEMORIAL TRACTOR PULL
Commodity Chairs: David Standish, 508-885-7683 & Alden Brodmerkle, Brian Rossbach
Youth Chairs: Degory and Royal Standish Prizes will be awarded.
Held behind Wells Arena, the Tractor Pull will be conducted all day
Saturday, August 25th, beginning at 8 a.m.
RULES:
1. Worcester County 4-H Fair assumes no responsibility for loss,
theft or injury.
2. NO alcoholic beverages or drugs are allowed on the Fairgrounds. If the driver or a crew member is caught in possession, the driver, crew, and tractor will be suspended.
3. Entry fee: $10.00 per person, per class.
4. Drivers and helpers must be 16 years of age or older.
5. The Code of Conduct must be signed and returned by all participants before participating.
6. Only one driver may drive the same tractor in the same class.
7. Operator must stay in seat and in complete control of tractor
while in motion. Any failure to complete will result in a warning (first offense) and disqualification (second offense). The
driver must not leave controls of tractor while pulling.
8. Agricultural four-wheel drive tractors are allowed with frontend disengaged.
9. Weight of tractor to include weight of driver.
10. Each tractor shall supply its own clevis or suitable hitch.
11. Everyone shall hook to a six-foot chain (provided) in all classes
and pull from one point.
12. Drawbars cannot be supported by hydraulic arms or covered
13. Hitch point must be constructed so that there is no more than
2 inches of lift possible at the hook when it is in place.
14. Chain must be hooked to end of safe hitch; measurement will
be from ground to the top of the actual hitching point (where
the hook of the pull chain will sit), measurement not to exceed
19.5 inches for the first six classes, and 21.0
15. Each contestant will be limited to three attempts.
16. No duel tires.
17. No spray or cover wraps on tires.
18. Each contestant will be allowed five minutes for his/her attempts. Time starts when rear tires touch pad.
19. Contestants have two minutes to enter the pad when announced. 1st call = warning, 2nd call = lost attempt
20. A complete pull is a steady six feet movement of the load in a
single try.
21. Each attempt must be made from a tight chain. Any snapping
of the chain will result in first attempt warning, second offense
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disqualification. If the chain I snapped it will result in a lost
attempt and the boat will be pulled back.
If the boat is moved two feet or more, boat will be towed back
to the starting point. If a tire goes off the slab, boat will be
pulled back.
Any loss of weight or parts while hitched result in a lost attempt and the boat will be pulled back.
All tractors will be equipped with safe wheelie bars. Bars must
support the weight of a fully dressed tractor. May not be
attached to the hitch frame; may not allow front tires to raise
more than THREE FEET from a level surface.
Extensions, including weights shall not exceed 3’. Front weight
brackets, including weights, must not exceed 6 1⁄2 feet wide or
extend beyond rear tires.
Drivers can appoint 2 helpers to assist.
Tractor must keep rear tires on slab at all times. The complete
width of tire, including sidewall, must stay within the edge of
pad at the axle center line.
Driver may have boat pulled back at any time.
Driver must not have more than 2 helpers in safety area. 1st
offense- warning, 2nd offense- disqualification.
Drivers and helpers must stay clear of safety area when someone else is pulling.
At no time shall a driver or helper come in contact with tire
while tractor is on the slab.
Tractor must be at a complete stop before driver or helper is
allowed to make contact with the slab, tractor, or any attached
parts or weights. 1st offense – warning, 2nd offense – disqualification.
All decisions will be left to the discretion of the pull officials.
Any pull officials has authority to halt contest that is deemed
unsafe or in violation of the rules at any point.
The tractor pull officials have the right to halt the contests at
any time when ground weather conditions appear to prevent
fair and unsafe conditions.
All tractors may be re-weighted. All winners must be reweighted.
Tractors that pull in multiple classes have to enter the second
class prior to start, and may skip only one round to re-weigh on
scales. 2 classes maximum.

WEIGHT CLASSES:
3,000 lbs
9,000 lbs
4,000 lbs
12,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
15,000 lbs
7,000 lbs
17,000 lbs
4-H Tractor Pull Code of Conduct
The Tractor Pull at Camp Marshall is a 4-H event. Drivers, assistants, and spectators should all abide by the rules set forth by the 4-H
Foundation, State, National, and Fair organizations. Since this is a 4-H event, there are many children and families in attendance. For the
tractor pull to continue, certain 4-H rules must be implemented. Failure to comply could result in canceling the tractor pulling event.
• Alcohol and illegal drugs at 4-H functions are strictly prohibited. If the driver and pull assistants are found to be in violation, they
will be asked to leave the premises.
• Respect all that are attending the 4-H event. No yelling rude or vulgar comments or presenting gestures that could offend others.
Many children watch the tractor pull.
• Behavior that can be considered physical or verbal abuse that is viewed or reported to the pull official can result in dismissal from
the 4-H event.
• Dismissal from the event is possible due to behavior if it is a personal risk to your safety or the safety of others. Dismissal is also
possible for any unsafe driving practices on the property with any type of vehicle.
• If the puller and assistants are dismissed from the current year’s pull, prior written permission is needed to participate in the following year’s event. The driver must submit a letter to the 4-H Fair Committee. The driver will then receive a written response.
• Shirts must remain on at all times. Please refrain from wearing anything offensive.
The signatures below signify that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules in this document.
Signature of Participant:
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Worcester County 4-H Fair
Entry Form:
Mail to:
Bethany Olson
150 Unitas Rd.
New Braintree, MA
01531
Please use blue or black ink so clear, dark copies can be made.
Entry fee must be enclosed. Only one exhibitor’s entries on each form. (Call
413-477-9933, the 4-H office, or visit www.worcestercounty4-h.org for additional forms. This entry must be postmakred by August 5, 2014. Entires received after this date will be subject to an extra late fee of $5.00 per exhibitor
and are subject to space limitations. There will be no day of show entries.
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Town: _______________________ State: _______ Zip: ___________ County: _____________________
Name of Club: __________________________Age (as of Jan. 1): _______ Your Date of Birth: ________
Entry form for Poultry ($1.00 per animal)
Dept.
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Total animal entry fees: _______ Please make checks payable to Worcester County 4-H Fair
In consideration of the benefits of the above program, I hearby enter the above livestock/exhibit at my own risk and have
read and agree to all rules and regulations of the Worcester County 4-H Fair and I further agree that I will make no claim
against any organiation, committee, or persons connected with this Fair for any loss or damage to animals, persons, or
property. THis is intended to take effect as a sealed instrument.
Signature of Exhibitor: ____________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: ____________________
To the best of my knowledge, the above animals are healthy and sound and have been cared for by the exhibitor as a 4-H
project. Signature of 4-H Club Leader: ________________________________
Entry form must be signed by exhibitor and parent or legal guardian. Otherwise it cannot be accepted.
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Description
Total animal entry fees:
Please make check payable to Worcester County 4-H Fair.
In consideration of the benefits of the above program, I hereby enter the above livestock/exhibit at my own risk and have read and agree to all rules
and regulations of the Worcester County 4-H Fair and I further agree that I will make no claim against any organization, committee, or persons
connected with this Fair for any loss or damage to animals, persons, or property. This is intended to take effect as a sealed instrument.
Signature of Parent/Guardian:
Signature of Exhibitor:
To the best of my knowledge, the above animals are healthy and sound and have been cared for by the exhibitor as a 4-H project Signature of 4-H
club leader:
(optional).
Entry form must have signatures of the exhibitor and a parent or legal guardian. Otherwise it can not be accepted according to 4-H
liability rules.
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Fair Classes • 49
Youth Volunteer Form
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________
Town: _________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: ____________ County: ______________________
Name of Club: _____________________________________ Age (as of Jan 1, 2014
2012): ________ Your Date of Birth: ____________
Please fill in the activity, amount of time volunteered, and get an adult’s signature. This will count towards points for
Worcester County 4-H Fair Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award. Examples of areas to serve are set-up, snack bar, hall
monitoring, and clean-up, youth commodity chair, children’s games, writing and sorting ribbons, etc. Return form to the
fair office, bring it with you to the potluck dinner meeting, or mail it to Lorraine at the 4-H office. Thanks for your help!
Date of
Volunteer Work
Activity
Time
50 • Fair Classes
51
Adult Signature
Overnight Housing
For Exhibitors and Chaperones
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ANYONE TO STAY OVERNIGHT AT THE FAIR
Any Adult who will be staying over must be have received a Cori Check
If you have not properly pre-registered you will not be permitted to stay overnight. Parents will be called to come
pick you up, regardless of the time. No exceptions will be allowed.
Overnight Check-in Times:
Friday Night: Parent or Chaperone must check in between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday to stay Friday night.
Saturday Night: Parent or Chaperone must check in between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday to stay Saturday night.
Overnight Housing Rules
Family Camping Area
1. An area for camping will be provided for families and for members of 4-H Clubs with their leaders and other chaperones. One pre-qualified Cori-checked adult chaperone is required per camping unit of eight or less 4-Hers. There will
be a $5.00 total fee charged per camping unit (tent, trailer, etc.). No camping unit may consist of more than eight (8)
4-Hers. PLEASE NOTE: All youth campers MUST be 4-Hers who are registered exhibitors at this years fair. The only exception to this rule are siblings of a registered exhibitor who is staying in a family unit with their own parent or guardian.
2. Pre-registration is required by August 10, 2014. Family units must fill in the Family Overnight Housing Form.
3. The camping area is a field. There are no hookups of any kind allowed, including electricity. Any camping unit that hooks
in to the electricity will be sent a bill. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed if the Superintendent feels there is a risk to
vehicle or field.
4. All campers are required to provide their own tents, sleeping bags, blankets, mattresses, etc. Sanitary facilities will be
provided. The camping area must be cleaned by occupants before leaving the fair on Sunday.
5. If a 4-Her needs to leave the camping area for any reason during the night, he or she must be accompanied by an adult.
Barn and Cabin Areas
1. Members of 4-H who are exhibiting livestock, poultry, and/or rabbits, who wish to stay overnight, and who have a prequalified Cori-checked chaperone willing to stay the night with them, will be allowed to do so in a cabin or with their
livestock in the barns. Some livestock, poultry, and rabbit exhibitors and their chaperones may be allowed to tent near
their commodity. Only 4-Hers who are livestock exhibitors at this year’s fair will be allowed to stay overnight in the barn,
cabin, or livestock areas.
2. There is a $2.00 Overnight Housing fee. Campers may stay Friday or Saturday night, or both nights for a total $2.00 fee.
(Not $2.00 per night.)
3. Pre-registration is mandatory. EACH 4-Her staying overnight MUST fill out, and have their parents sign, the Overnight
Housing Permission Slip and submit along with a complete health form before 8/10/2014.
4. No more than eight (8) 4-Hers per Chaperone.
5. No cabin mattresses are to be removed from the cabins or Andrews Hall. No camp mattresses are allowed in the barns.
Fair Classes • 51
Family Camping Area Registration
Parent or Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________
Town: _______________________ Zip Code _________ Phone_____________________
What nights are you planning on staying overnight? Friday ________ Saturday ________
Names of members of your family staying overnight - No camping group may consist of more than eight 4-H’ers.
Name: ____________________ 4-H Member?
Name: __________________________ 4-H Member? Yes_____ No_____
Completed housing, health, payment, and registration forms must be mailed to:
Bethany Olson
150 Unitas Rd.
Questions? Call 413-477-9933
I have included our $5.00 camping fee. I have read and agree to all rules and regulations of the Worcester County 4-H Fair,
and further agree that I will make no claim against any organization, committee, or persons connected with this Fair for
any loss or damage to persons or property. This is intended to take effect as a sealed instrument. I have read and agree to
the conditions listed in the Overnight Housing section of this catalogue.
Signature of Parent or Guardian: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________
Overnight Housing Permission Slip
You must fill out and submit this form by 8/10/2014 if you are planning to stay overnight at the 4-H Fair.
PLEASE READ THE OVERNIGHT HOUSING RULES BEFORE FILLING IN THIS FORM. All youth who do not pre- register and do
not have a chaperone will have their parents called to pick them up. ALL Chaperones must have 4-H volunteer paperwork
completed and be Coried ahead of time. Information is needed to ensure that exhibitors will receive the best possible care
in the event of an accident, illness, or other emergency. This form must be signed by a parent or guardian. Insurance and
4-H liability rules require that we strictly enforce these rules. This form MUST have a completed health form attached to it
when sent in. Call Bethany Olson (413-477-9933) with questions.
4-H Fair Exhibitor Name: _____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
Town: _____________________ Zip Code: ___________ Phone: _____________
Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________
Phone: __________________ Alternate Phone Number:____________________
Completed housing, health, payment, and
registration forms must be mailed to:
Bethany Olson
150 Unitas Rd.
I hereby give my permission for the above named person to stay overnight at the Worcester County 4-H Fair.
I have talked to ______________________________ and they have given permission for my son/daughter to be part of
(Chaperone name)
their camping group. They will be staying Friday, August 22, 2014 ________ and/or Saturday, August 23, 2014 ________.
I have included our $2.00 overnight fee. I have read and agree to all rules and regulations of the Worcester County 4-H
Fair, and further agree to make no claim against any organization, committee, or persons connected with this Fair for any
loss or damage to persons or property. This is intended to take effect as a sealed instrument. I have read and agree to the
conditions listed in the Overnight Housing section of this catalogue. I herby give my consent for necessary examination and
treatment if necessary by an attending physician.
Camper’s Signature: _____________________ Parent, Guardian’s Signature: _________________ Date: _________
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2. Please list all medications taken within the last six months:
Name of Medication
Purpose
Dosage
Times Taken
Can the child self-medicate?
Yes or No
3. Please identify allergies:
Bee stings/insect bites
Does the youth carry an Epipen?
Drug reactions/Medications
Foods; peanuts, diary, gluten
Medications
Other
4. Please check over-the counter medications that can be administered:
Antacid
Cough Syrup
Decongestant
Dramamine
Hydrocortisone
Ibuprofen
Polysporin
Tylenol
Other:
__________________
__________________
5. Are there any operations or serious illnesses within the last year AND any complications that we should be aware
of?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Provide any additional information not covered above that a physician, emergency personnel or staff would find
helpful:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7.
If you have any question about your child’s health, please secure a complete health examination from a physician and
provide a signed physician’s statement permitting participation.
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MASSACHUSETTS 4-H
2013-2014 YOUTH HEALTH INFORMATION FORM

This Medical Release Form is authorized for all 4-H Youth Development meetings & activities for the current 4-H year (October 1, 2013 –
September 30, 2014):

___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

Name of Member
Name of 4-H Club(s)/Group(s)
While my child is attending or traveling to or from a 4-H function, I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE ADULT 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER OR
4-H STAFF MEMBER, or in his/her absence or disability, any adult accompanying or assisting him/her, TO CONSENT TO THE
FOLLOWING MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR SAID MINOR:
 Any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care which is deemed advisable by,
and is to be rendered under the general or special supervision of any physician and/or surgeon licensed under the provisions of
the Medical Practices Act; or any x-ray examination, anesthetic, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care to
be rendered by a dentist licensed under the provisions of the Dental Practices Act.
 This authorization shall remain effective until my child completes his/her activities in this program unless sooner revoked in
writing. I understand that as a parent/guardian, I will be responsible for the cost of any service or treatment provided not
covered by the 4-H Accident/Sickness Insurance Program sponsored by UMass Extension.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Name
Relationship to Youth Identified Above

Home Phone (with area code)
Cell Phone (with area code)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Person to Contact if Parent/Guardian Cannot Be Reached
Cell Phone
Relationship to Child
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Health Insurance Company & Policy Number
Name of Child’s Physician
Phone number
AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT AND RELEASE
I hereby certify that my child is in good health and can participate in and travel to all functions of the 4-H Youth Development
Program.
 I understand is it my responsibility to keep the Health History Information form updated regarding my child/ward’s medical
situation including pre-existing conditions, allergies, change in medications or medical status so that in case of a medical
emergency appropriate medical assistance can be given, and may affect the youth’s regular participation in program activities.
N
ONSENTthat the volunteer leader(s) and 4-H staff understand that medical information is confidential and will release
ONI -C
understand

health information only to designated medical personnel in the event of an emergency, as authorized by my signature below.

 I understand that 4-H may require a doctor’s note if there are any questions about the ability of the member to participate

safely in 4-H activities.


I certify that I have accurately provided the required information, and signed the Permission & Liability Waiver form.

 In case of emergency, I give my consent for necessary examination and treatment as prescribed by the attending physician.

__________________________________________________________________________
_______________________
Signature of Custodial Parent(s)/Guardian
Date


5/2013
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