2016 Fairbook PDF - Benewah County Fair
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2016 Fairbook PDF - Benewah County Fair
Benewah County Fair August 18-21, 2016 Designed by: Marie Rounsevel ALL KIDS AGES X TO ELEVEN ENTER TO WIN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN THE VEGGIE DESIGN CONTEST Get creative and carve it, paint it, dress it up! Any vegetable of your choice..... Bring it to the Benewah County Fair by 8 AM on Sunday, August 21 THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE The one hundred dollar prize money is compliments of Triple X Feeds. Winner will be announced sunday afternoon at 2:30 PM Contest sponsored by SM Rotary and Triple X Feeds 2 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 Benewah County Fair Board - Mission Statement The Benewah County Fair Board is committed to plan, coordinate and produce the annual Benewah County Fair, which shall include youth and adult competitive exhibiting, commercial exhibit opportunities, 4-H competition, a forum for local organizations, livestock, agricultural and educational exhibits, as well as quality entertainment and food concessions for the enjoyment of area residents and visitors. August 2016 The Fair Board - Fair Board Members Kenny Moore, Chairman Celia Sibert, Vice Chair Judi Dundas Nancy Malensky Heath Moore - Secretary/Treasurer Jodi Dundas - Grounds & Maintenance Jim Moore Keith Bierman The Benewah County Fair Board also recognizes the responsibility to plan for new construction and grounds improvements allowing for planned growth, as well as best utilization of current buildings and grounds. - Benewah County Commissioners - The Benewah County fair Board would like to take this time to extend their appreciation to the community for the support of our County Fair. It takes a great deal of time, effort and money to execute a successful fair. Many changes have taken place this past year, and we are looking forward to the best Fair ever! Hope to see you at the Fair! - Junior Show Sale Committee - Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1 Sponsors & Fair Board Members.....................................................................................................2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.................................................................................................................3 ROTARY FAMILY FUN DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS...................................................................4 Fair Mission & General Rules...........................................................................................................5 Awards-Herdsmanship, & Premium Food Preservation...................................................................6 Special Exhibits & Displays..............................................................................................................6 Entry Information..............................................................................................................................7 OPEN CLASS ENTRIES LIVESTOCK - Dairy Cattle & Beef Cattle..................................................................................8 Lamas, Alpacas, Goats, Swine & Sheep...................................................................................9 Poultry & Rabbit........................................................................................................................9 Field Crops & Seeds - Grains & Forages................................................................................10 HORTICULTURE - Flowers.....................................................................................................10 House Plants, Arrangements, Planters, Terrariums & Ground Gardens.................................11 Fruits.......................................................................................................................................12 Vegetables...............................................................................................................................12 Home Economics - Canning & Baking....................................................................................14 Pies, Cookies, Candy & Misc. Home Products.......................................................................15 Clothing - Crocheting, Knitting, Wool, Yarns...........................................................................16 Sewing, Needle Work, Quilts...................................................................................................17 Rugs, Novelties & Dolls...........................................................................................................18 Hobbies & Crafts.....................................................................................................................18 Art - Paintings, Drawings, Antiques & Collectibles..................................................................19 Photography............................................................................................................................20 JUNIOR SHOW .............................................................................................................................26 OPEN CLASS ENTRY FORM............................................................................................... 21 & 23 PIE CONTEST RULES & ENTRY FORM.............................................................................. 24 & 25 COW PATTY BINGO......................................................................................................................22 Benewah County Fair • 3 Jack Buell, Chairman N.L. Bud McCall Phil Lampert Nancy Malensky, Chairman Kenny Moore, Vice Chairman Nikki Huddleston, Secretary Adie Harwood, Treasurer 2016 Fair Sponsors ~ Gold Sponsors ~ ~ Silver Sponsors ~ Archie’s IGA M&S Electric Triple X Feed & Farm St. Maries Concrete, LLC St. Maries Realty Felton’s Auto Sales The Paperhouse St. Maries Auto Parts Nick’s Plumbing & Heating Morris & Wolff, P.A. Riverbend Car Wash & Laundry Les Schwab Tire Center Mountain Plating Jim & Gabe’s Floors Bud & Janice McCall Junction Quick Stop Rose Lake Pendell Oil St. Joe Oil Company St. Joe Potty Huts Potlatch F1FCU Credit Union Fleet Parts & Service Idaho Rigging Mr. & Mrs. Jack Buell Kelly A Silva, DDS,PC Silver Valley Vet Clinic North Idaho Vinyl Graphic Designs Harold & Gwen Wadley ~ Bronze Sponsors ~ St. Joe Valley Credit Union Banner Bank 4 • Benewah County Fair 2016 Schedule of Events August 2016 Monday, August 15 Booth set up from 9 am-6 pm 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Noon – 7:00 pm. 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 16 Open Class Indoor exhibits check in Enter all indoor Junior Show exhibits Wednesday, August 17 Enter all livestock exhibits NOTE: All Fair Buildings closed for judging NOTE: Open classes to follow Junior Show Classes Thursday, August 18 7:30 am Junior Show Participants meet with Judge 8:00 – 11:00 am Junior Show Swine Fitting & Showing 11:30 am Junior Show Final Round of Swine Fitting & Showing 12:00 – 1:00 pm Junior Show Market Lamb and Meat Goat Quality followed by Open Class 1:00 – 3:00 pm Poultry & Rabbit Fitting & Showing followed by quality judging in the pen 3:00 – 3:30 pm PeeWee Swine Showing, 7 years old and younger, pre-register with barn Superintendents before noon. 4:00 – 6:00 pm Junior Show Market Beef Fitting & Showing followed by Dairy Quality and Fitting & Showing - Open Class to follow. Friday, August 19 8:00 – 11:00 am 11:00 – 11:30 am 11:30 am – 12:15 pm 12:15 – 2:30 pm 3:00 – 5:30 pm 5:30 – 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:15 – 8:15 pm Junior Show Swine Quality Judging followed by Open Class Lunch Break Junior Show Sheep Fitting & Showing Junior Show Goat Fitting & Showing Junior Show Dairy Goat Quality, Pet, Pack & Breeding followed by Open Class Junior Show Beef Quality Judging Animal Dress Up Contest ADG Awards Round Robin 8:00 am – 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Buyer’s appreciation breakfast Junior Show Market Animal Sale Enter pies for Pie Judging Contest Rotary Family Fun Day Fire Department Safety Demonstration in the Arena Pie Judging begins Pie Auction begins 7:00 am – 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am – 3:00 pm 11:30 am 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Kiwanis’s Breakfast Cow Patty Bingo Rotary Family Fun Day Continues Dick Frost the Magician All Exhibits released Saturday, August 20 Sunday, August 21 Benewah County Fair • 5 August 2016 Rotary Family Fun Day Schedule SATURDAY SCHEDULE Tickets, contest entry form and raffle tickets are available at the Rotary booth located in the Lower Benewah County Fair Grounds. Family Pass Ticket (up to 4 members) • $35.00 (additional members $10.00 each) • Day pass to all events plus 2 entries for the GRAND PRIZE! Individual Pass Ticket • $10.00 • Day pass to all events plus 1 entry for the GRAND PRIZE Single Event Ticket • $2.00 • Includes 1 entry for the GRAND PRIZE CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 11:00am-4:00pm CONCESSIONS Popcorn, Sno-cones, water and pop ($1.00 each) NOON-4:00pm VEGIE DECORATING CONTEST-pick up form at the Rotary Booth Winner announced on Sunday afternoon KIDS’ CRAFTS-Choices for everyone! BALLOON ART FACE PAINTING INFLATABLE FUN! 22’ Water Slide • Bungee Trampoline • Human Gyroscope • Extreme Obstacle Course-biggest one ever! Fun Express Train Station • Giant Slip N Slide • Tigger Time for toddlers 8:00 SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 –CONCESSIONS WILL BE ON SITE FROM 11:AM – 3PM If not pre-registered, you may now register for the BBQ Challenge. Call 245-2457 for more information. This year there is no entry fee. More information will be in the Gazette Record. Enter your Vegetable Dress Up Entry SUNDAY by 10:AM – Kids from 6 to 10 years old. Judging will be done at 11:AM Details and entry form will be in Gazette Record – If you have questions, call Carol at 245-2457 12:30- 1:15 KIDS CONTESTS: Water Balloon Launch, Stick Horse Races, Gunny Sack Race and more 1:30 EXTREME SCIENCE SHOW with Radical Rick from Channel 6 in Spokane, Washington This show if for YOUNG & OLD. It features amazing science experiments! You can watch Radical Rick every Saturday morning during the Q 6 news. This event is being sponsored by Hancock Forest Mgt. 2:30 Awards will be announced: KIDS’ CONTESTS Kids contest winners will receive medals Kids Vegetable Dress up Contest - $100.00 prize sponsored by Triple X Feeds Bring your vegie entry Sunday Morning by 8 AM KISS A LIZZY – WATCH THE LOSER KISS THE DONKEY!!! Half the money the winner collects goes to the charity of their choice, the other half goes to Rotary community projects. BBQ CHALLENGE – INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY WINNERS $25.00 EACH + t-shirt PEOPLES CHOICE WILL RECEIVE ½ OF BBQ CHIP SALES CHAMPION WINS $250.00 + bragging rights & apron AND CHAMPIONSHIP TRAVELING TROPHY No entry fee this year – Watch the Gazette Record for more details GRAND PRIZES: ADULT – 2 FER (up to $200.00 worth of all the groceries you can get in a basket in 2 Minutes) sponsored by ARCHIES IGA TEEN – 2 Silverwood passes – sponsored by SILVERWOOD CHILD- Theme custom birthday cake ($40.00 value) sponsored by Linda Appel + $50.00 Chamber Gift Certificate to buy party supplies sponsored by SM Chamber of Commerce. TRUCK LOAD OF FIREWOOD – SPONSORED BY POTLATCH (2 DRAWINGS THIS YEAR) 50/50 RAFFLE – PRIZE MONEY Kinzie Dittman will be on the grounds from 11:AM until 3:PM and will be selling individual character pencil portraits – Come and have you and/or your family, kids, best friend, etc. sketched by our very talented local artist! SM ROTARY CLUB APPRECIATES THE SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION OF OUR GREAT COMMUNITY! 6 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 August 2016 Awards Fair Mission & General Information - Fair Mission - Showing Our Best An educational display of skills, to provide a setting for new andrecommended methods, materials, varieties and high quality livestock. Judged (evaluated) by personnel trained in methods, skills, best species, etc. Premiums paid to help defray expense of exhibiting and to enhance spirit of competition so that the best produce, animals and materials are exhibited. Community spirit and county pride developed through working together on a constructive community project. Put on by the people of Benewah County, mainly through the efforts of organizations, community leaders, 4-H Clubs, local businesses, the Fair Board, Junior Show & Sale Committee, and the Junior Rodeo Committee. - General Information - 1. The Fair Board will provide attendants and watchmen to take all possible precautions for the safe preservation of all articles on exhibit but will not be responsible for loss, damage or injury to any kind of property or persons while the same are on the grounds. 2. All exhibits will be under the control and direction of the Fair Board & the Superintendent of that division while on exhibition. The Board reserves the right to censor controversial/objectionable exhibits or materials. 3. ALL exhibits shall be on display until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2016 and checked out by 6:00 p.m. of the same day. Any exhibit removed from display before the official checkout time will forfeit award money. Superintendents will be on hand during check out to help with any questions. Buildings will be locked at 6:00 p.m. on August 23rd. 4. Anything entered in community displays cannot be entered in competition in other classes, but will be judged as a part of community exhibit. 5. Community organizations shall be responsible for entering, arranging and removing community exhibits in a timely manner. All Booth construction must be completed by Monday, August 17, 2016, 6:00 p.m. 6. All exhibits must bear entry tags provided. 7. Open Class Adult exhibits will be judged by the AMERICAN method of judging. There will be one 1st Prize, 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize awarded in each Class in the Superintendents Entry Book. Open Class Youth exhibits will be judged by the Danish method of judging. Every project will receive a ribbon. One entry per category only. 8. Exhibits will be entered in their proper class. Exhibits for a new class will not be judged unless approved by the Fair Board. Fair judges will determine whether or not entry meets qualifications. 9. Premiums will be paid by the Benewah County Fair Board to bona fide residents or taxpayers of Benewah County and portions of Kootenai & Shoshone Counties. 10. Unless otherwise stated, exhibitors will not be limited as to the number of entries in a class, but no exhibitor will be awarded more than two awards in any one class and NO two of the same entries. 11. Disrespect shown any judge or award, or any violation of the above mentioned rules will result in the forfeit of all premiums. Judges decisions are final. 12. All protests on judging must be in writing and accompanied by a deposit of $25, which will be forfeited if protest is not sustained. Such protests must state plainly the cause of complaint and be delivered to the Building Superintendent within six hours after cause of protest. The protest will be filed with the Fair Secretary and reviewed at the next Fair Board Meeting. 13. Premiums will not be available at the close of the fair. If you wish to have your check mailed to you, please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to the fair office. The fair office will be open August 22-24, 10:00 a.m- 4:00 p.m., and you may pick up your checks during these times. Benewah County Fair • 7 - Herdsmanship Award - 1st place - $50.00 2nd place - $25.00 The Benewah County Fair Board will award the Herdsmanship Award to the Club that keeps the barns in the best condition throughout the fair. All livestock exhibitors are eligible for this award. No pre-entry necessary. The purpose of this award is to encourage youth to work together as a club in keeping barn areas clean, staffed (interact with public) and to have educational exhibits. Judging will occur at various times throughout the fair. Judges will use the following criteria and point scale each time they judge. SEE Junior Show SECTION FOR CRITERIA. - Premium Food Preservation Award - The exhibitor earning the most total points for all their entries in this category will receive the following Ball products coupons: First Place Adults: Two $5.00 Ball or Kerr products and One $3.00 Coupon for Ball Pectin products. Second Place Adults: One $5.00 coupon for Ball or Kerr products and One $3.00 Coupon for Ball Pectin products. Youth Level: One $5.00 coupon for Ball or Kerr products and One $3.00 Coupon for Ball Pectin products. Winners can present their coupons for redemption at their convenience for items of their choosing. 1. All canning entries must be sealed in standard brand name canning jars and lids. 2. Other entries must be in appropriate containers. 3. One jar constitutes an exhibit. a. All Fruits, Pickles, Tomatoes & Vegetables in Standard Sized Jars. b. Jams & Jellies in pint or ½ pint sized jars. c. Corn in pint sized jars. • Entries must be labeled with the product name, date of preparation, processing method & length of processing time. • Home canned foods to be judged must have been prepared within a one year period prior to judging date. • Soft Spread - use Ball Fruit Jell Pectin (proof of purchase or UPC label). •• All eligible entries must be in Ball or Kerr canning jars & sealed in two piece vacuum caps. H H H YOUTH PRIZES AWARDED TO TOP BLUE RIBBON H H H Special Exhibits & Displays (Judged Danish Method) Please provide your own table for your booth. Also, we request that you bring your own supplies for setting up: hammers, staple guns, tape, push pins, etc. Ladders are limited so consider bringing one. - Community Educational Booth Displays - Theme - Exhibit tells a story useful to community............................................................10% Educational Value - Illustrate useful and practical ideas..................................................30% Effectiveness - Draws & holds attention...........................................................................30% Appearance - Pleasing & simple......................................................................................20% Originality..........................................................................................................................10% Awards will be paid as follows: Blue - $15 Red - $10 - Educational Booths - White $5 (Non-competitive. No premium awards. Ribbon awards only.) Exhibits or displays in this department are to be educational in nature and will be judged for ribbon awards. Examples of organizations in this category: Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Wildlife, Soil Conservation Service, Forest Service, Weed Control, etc. - Commercial Booths Ribbon Awards Only 8 • Benewah County Fair Entry Information August 2016 The following criteria should be considered by exhibitor in preparation of the following exhibits: Flowers: GROOM PLANT WELL. Cut stems as long as possible. All stems should be in proportion to the flower. Flowers must have their own attached foliage. All foliage below water line should be removed. Foliage should be clean. Any broken or disfigured foliage or petals should be removed. It is better to have more stem and foliage than too little. Whenever entry calls for a certain number of blooms, spikes, stalks, or sprays, please exhibit exactly that number. All flowers must be named on the entry tag. This helps judges and informs the public. - Points for Judging Cut FlowersBouquetsArrangements Color................................ 30% Arrangement (harmony & effectiveness).40% Design............................. 35% Stem & foliage................. 30% Color & form of flowers..................... 35% Color Harmony................ 20% Form................................ 20% Stem & foliage.................................. 20%Expression...................... 20% Size for variety & type..... 20% Finish (neatness in workmanship)...... 5%Conformance................... 10% Distinction........................ 15% Fruits: Uniformity, maturity, shape, color, size & condition. Exhibits should be free from blemish and disease. Varieties should be identified. Stems to remain on exhibits unless specified otherwise. Remove twigs and leaves. DO NOT POLISH FRUIT. Vegetables: Variety Type: Be able to identify variety. Quality: Size, texture, etc. Uniformity: Individuals in each should be similar. Condition: Marketable. Canning: All canned foods must be exhibited in a standard clear glass canning jar with a self sealing two piece lid. Appropriate head space requirements must be followed. Jars must be labeled with contents, type of processing, time of processing and date of preparation. Time and method of processing should agree with USDA/PNW recommendations, which can be obtained from the Benewah County Extension office or in accordance with the latest edition of the Ball Blue Book or Kerr Home Canning Guides. Please remember to adjust for altitude. Jar Size Required Label Head Space Requirements Fruits & Veggetables.Pint or Quart Contents: Product name & ingredients ...................................... Fruits½” Tomatoes............ Pint or Quart Processing Method: Pressure canner or boiling water..................Vegetables ½” - 1” Jams & Jellies...½ Pint or Pint Processing Time: In minutes + altitude adjustment..................................... Jams & Jellies........................ ¼” Fish...................½ Pint or Pint Pounds Pressure: Pounds Pickles................................ ½” Meat................... Pint or Quart Date of Preparation: Month/Day/Year Meats.........................1” - 1½” Baking: Outside appearance, inside appearance, texture, flavor, aroma. With exception of pies and frosted cakes, all baked goods must be entered in a large plastic bag on heavy cardboard or paper plate. Cardboard should be covered with foil or wrapping paper. Only products of the home kitchens are eligible to compare. Each individual entry must be made from scratch. NO MIXES PLEASE. Bread should be completely baked so that when pressed upon, it will spring out immediately upon release of pressure. An excellent loaf of bread should be uniform golden brown in color, oblong in shape and 1 pound or smaller loaves are preferred. The flavor should be nutty, agreeable to taste, and with no suggestion of sourness. The crumb should be slightly moist, tender, yet not crumbling when compressed, light in weight in proportion to size, even grain. The crust of a standard loaf should be tender and of medium thickness. Dried Foods: All dried foods must be exhibited in a re-sealable jar or baggie. Meat jerky must have been cooked to 160º F. Required Label Contents: What it is Pre-treatment: Non-sulfur/juice, tell us what Length of drying: Minutes/hours/days, how long Drying method: Sun, dehydrator, oven, how Date of drying start: When you started Benewah County Fair • 9 August 2016 Livestock - Open Class - 1. All animals exhibited or brought to the fairgrounds must be disease free. Acceptance of all animals is subject to veterinarian’s approval. 2. No calming or sedative type drugs will be allowed with show animals at the fair. 3. Any animal that cannot be safely handled by the exhibitor will be sent home at the discretion of the Benewah County Fair Board and Jr. Show Committee Chairman. 4. Care of all livestock animals will be consistent with production practices and accepted standards for each species. Exhibitors must observe withdrawal periods and be aware of penalties associated with off label use of all drugs. 5. To encourage completion, some classes may be combined at the discretion of the superintendent. 6. No firearms will be allowed on fairgrounds and ALL animals must leave the grounds alive. 7. 4-H projects may not be entered in Open Class. 8. No Private Treaty “For Sale Signs” are allowed on open class or Junior Show animals until after the Livestock Auction on Saturday. Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand (I) Dairy Cattle (II) Beef Cattle 1. Holstein 1. Hereford 2. Guernsey 2. Aberdeen Angus 3. Jersey 3. Other Recognized Breeds 4. All Other 4. Crossbred Grade Beef *All breeds broken down as follows: 5. Market Steer (1,000 – 1,450 lbs.) a. Cow (3 years or older) 6. Feeder Steer or Heifer b. Heifer (2-year-old) (6 mo. Old under 1,000 lbs.) c. Heifer (yearling) *If registration papers not available entries d. Heifer (sr. calf born between July 1 & Dec. 31, 2016) will be in class 3. e. Heifer (jr. calf born between Jan. 1 & June 30, 2016) **All categories divided as follows: a. Cow (over 2 years) b. Heifer (sr. yearling 18-24 months) (III) LLAMAS c. Heifer (jr. yearling 13-17 months) 1. All Breeds d. Heifer (under 1 year) (IV) ALPACA 1. All Breeds (V) Dairy Goats (VI) Other Varieties *See Gender Divisions 1. Pigmy Goat 1. Nubian 2. Angora Goat 2. Alpine 3. Fainting Goat 3. Saanen 4. Meat Goat 4. Lamancha a. Boer Goat 5. Overhaslib. Other 6.Nigerian Dwarf *All breeds divided as follows: 7. Other a. Doe (kid under 6 months) b. Doe (kid over 6 months) c. Doe (yearling under 2 yrs. not in milk) d. Doe (yearling in milk) e. Doe (2 years & under 3 years) f. Doe (3 years & older) g. Wethers 10 • Benewah County Fair Livestock, continued... August 2016 (VII) Swine (VIII) Sheep *All swine & sheep competing according to breed & age. 1. Suffolk 1. Duroc 2. Columbian 2. Yorkshire 3. Targhee 3. All Other Breeds 4. Fleece Varieties *All categories divided as follows: a. Shetland a. Sow (1 year or over) b. Jacob b. Gilt (under 1 year) c. Other c. Market Hog (any breed 220-300 lbs.) 5. Market Lamb (110-160 lbs) 6. Feeder Lamb 7. Pen of 3 (market lambs, either sex) 8. Other Recognized Breeds (IX) Poultry *All classes divided as follows *LICE OR MITES DISQUALIFY ENTRY a. Ram (under 1 year) (Exhibitor will be given opportunity to treat b. Ram (13-24 months) exhibit prior to entering) c. Ram (2 years & over) *All poultry competing according to gender & age d. Ewe (under 1 year) 1. Barred Rocks e. Ewe (13-24 months) 2. Rhode Island Reds f. Ewe (2 years & over) 3. Sex Links(X) Rabbit 4. Bantams *Rabbits will be competing according to age & gender 5. Exotics 6. Other Laying Breeds 1. California a. Pet 7. Other Heavy Breeds b. Meat *All Chickens separated as follows 2. New Zealands a. Cock (Adult Male) a. Pet b. Hen b. Meat c. Old Pen (3 hens) 3. Lops d. Breeding Pair a. Pet e. Pullets b. Meat f. Cockerel4. Rex a. Pet g. Young Pen (3 pullets) b. Meat h. Pen of Broilers Fryers (3) 8. Turkeys (All Breeds) 5. Angora a. Pet a. Old Hen b. Meat b. Old Tom 6. Cross Breeds c. Young Hen a. Pet d. Young Tom b. Meat 7. Lightweight class (less than 4 lbs.) THERE IS A BAN ON WATER FOWL AT THE FAIR 8. Other Heavyweight Class IN 2016 DUE TO A BIRD FLU OUTBREAK *All breeds divided as follows: a. Senior Buck (12 months & older) b. Intermediate Buck (6-12 months) 9. Ducks (All Breeds) c. Junior Buck (under 6 months) a. White Ducks (1 pair) d. Doe & Litter b. Colored Ducks (1 pair) e. Senior Doe 10. Geese (All Breeds) f. Intermediate Doe a. Gander g. Junior Doe b. Goose h. Pen of Fryers 11. Miscellaneous Poultry (Pigeons, Guineas, etc.) August 2016 Benewah County Fair • 11 Field Crops & Seeds Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 Purple Ribbon for Grand (XII) Grains & Forages *Unless otherwise specified, one quart constitutes an exhibit. 1. Wheat c. Kentucky Blue Grass (Any variety, identified) d. Any other variety 2. Spring Wheat (Any variety, identified) 3. Oats (Any variety, identified) 4. Barley (Any variety, identified) 9. Grass Sheaves (Bunch Type) a. Timothy b. Blue Grass c. Orchard d. Red Fescue e. Any other variety 5. Dry Peas & Lentils (Any variety, identified) 10. Legume Sheaves (4” diameter) a. Alfalfa b. Red Clover c. Any other variety 6. Beans a. White b. Red c. Lima d. Any other variety 11. Grain Sheaves a. Spring Wheat b. Winter Wheat c. Oats d. Barley 7. Corn (5 ears) a. Dent Varieties b. Flint Varieties c. Ornamental d. Sweet e. Popcorn 12. Grass Seed (1 quart) a. Timothy b. Rye Grass c. Blue Grass d. Other Grass Seed 8. Grass Sheaves (Sod Formers) a. Intermediate Wheat b. Smooth Brome 13. Legume Seed (1 quart) a. Red Clover b. White Dutch Clover c. Other Legume Seed Horticulture - Flowers Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand Specimen exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor 1. Exhibit the exact number of blooms specified. 2. Be sure flowers are fresh, clean & free of insects. 3. All flowers should be shown with attached foliage when possible. 4. Please give names of flowers whenever possible. 5. Hybrid tea roses are shown disbudded 6. Stems should be of a length in good proportion to bloom size. 7. Exhibitors should supply containers sturdy enough to hold flowers securely. 8. Plants in planters should be grown for at least 3 months in container displayed. 12 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 Horticulture - flowers- cont... 1. Asters (1 variety, 3 blooms) a. Ball form b. Shaggy (XIII) Flowers 14. Phlox (1 head) 4. Chrysanthemums (1 spray) 15. Roses (Class may be sub divided by colors if entries warrant) a. Hybrid Tea (disbudded) b. Miniature (1 stem) c. Florabunda (1 spray) d. Peace Rose (1 stem) e. Bi Color (1 stem) f. Other 5. Cosmos (same or mixed colors 3 blooms) 16. Snapdragon (3 stems) 6. Daisies (Any variety 3 blooms) 17. Sweet Peas a. Annual (5 stems) b. Perennial (5 stems) 2. Begonia (Tuberous 2 blooms w/foliage) 3. Calendula (3 blooms) 7. Dahlias a. Large (1 bloom) b. Pompom (1 bloom) c. Small or Medium (1 bloom) d. Seedling (1 bloom) 8. Gladiolus a. 1 Spike b. 3 Spikes 1 color c. 3 Spikes mixed color 9. Lilies (1 Stem) 10. Marigolds a. Large (above 3” 3 blooms) b. Medium (2 3” 3 blooms) c. Small (2” & below 3 sprays) 1. Children 6 Years a. Cut Flowers b. Design (Arrangement) c. Dish Garden or Terrarium 12. Pansies a. Large (3 blooms) b. Medium (5 blooms) 13. Petunias (3 sprays) a. One color single b. One color double c. One color ruffled d. Bi Color Horticulture - flowers- cont... (XV) Designs, Planters & Terrariums *Materials need not be grown by exhibitor **See Rule #8 Artificial materials not allowed 1. Arrangements a. Design suitable for coffee table b. Design suitable for dining table c. Design for named special occasion d. Small design (under 5”) e. Design using weathered wood f. Design using figurine g. Design suitable for end table h. Bouquet of dried flowers 3. Terrariums (1 Enclosed Container) 2. Planters (1 pot) 2. Container Gardens (Barrels, etc.) (XIV) House Plants Pots not to exceed 8” in diameter. 1. African Violet 2. Begonia a. Tuberous b. Fibrous 3. Cactus 4. Flowering Houseplant 5. Foliage Houseplant 6. Unusual Houseplant *Container should have 3 or more plants. Pot should be under 12” diameter by 5” deep. (XVI) Ground Gardens *Garden locations must be pre approved by Fair Management & have entry tag. 1. Garden Plot (Permanent Fixtures) Fruits & Vegetables Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand Small fruits & vegetables must be on a plate or in a produce basket. No youth division for fruits. 18. Zinnias a. Giant 4” or larger (3 blooms) b. Medium 2 ½” 4” (3 blooms) c. Dwarf Under 2 ½” (5 blooms) d. Zinnia Bouquet 19. Miscellaneous a. Unlisted Flowers b. Display of Garden Flowers in Vase c. Basket of Garden Flowers (Artistically Displayed) (XIII) Flowers by Juniors 11. Nasturtiums (6 blooms w/foliage) Benewah County Fair • 13 August 2016 Fruits* (XVII) Tree Fruit 1. Apples (3) a. Delicious b. Jonathan c. Winesap d. Crab e. Yellow (transparent) f. Other 2. Pears (3) a. Bartlett b. Other 3. Plums (5) a. Italian Prune b. Petite c. Peach Plum d. Other 4. Other Tree Fruits (10 if smaller than an egg) (5 if larger than an egg) (XVIII) SMALL FRUITS (1 Hallech or 2 cups full) 1. Strawberries 2. Raspberries 3. Blackberries 4. Other Small Fruit (Vine or Bush) (XIX) VEGETABLES Additional classes may be set up by superintendents if number of entries warrant. Special Youth Classes (duplicate classes) will be set up for children (17 years & under) 1. Potatoes (5) a. Netted Gems b. Pontiac c. Norgold d. Russet e. Other 2. Root Vegetable (5) a. Carrots (table) b. Beets c. Turnips 14 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 Fruits & Vegetables, continued... d. Rutabagas e. Kohlrabi f. Parsnips g. Other 3. Leafy Vegetables (Serving for one) May be displayed in water a. Lettuce b. Swiss Chard c. Spinach 4. Pumpkin (One per exhibit) a. Table b. Stock 5. Squash a. Crook Neck b. Zucchini (Up to 8”) Salad (2) c. Zucchini (9 16”) Frying (1) d. Zucchini (18” & up) Baking (1) e. Other 6. Cucumbers a. Pickling Dill 3” 5” (5) b. Pickling Sweet 3” or less (10) c. Slicing (3) d. Other 7. Broccoli (3 heads) 8. Cauliflower (1 head) 9. Brussel Sprouts (1 pint) 10. Cabbage (1 head) a. Early Variety b. Late Variety c. Other 11. Beans (5 pods) a. Bush b. Pole 12. Corn (3 ears) a. Sweet variety b. Other 13. Tomatoes a. Slicing (3) b. Relish, green (3) c. Salad (5) (Display in a bowl) d. Pasta-type (3) 14. Onions (3) a. Any white variety Benewah County Fair • 15 August 2016 Home Economics Canning & Baking b. Any yellow variety c. Other Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand 15. Pepper (3) a. Sweet b. Hot 16. Melons (1) a. Watermelon b. Cantaloupe c. Other 17. Miscellaneous Vegetables a. Rhubarb (5 stalks) b. Other 18. Peas (10 pods) a. Chinese b. Snap peas 19. Gourds 20. Herbs a. Garlic (3 bulbs) b. Parsley, chives, etc. c. Dill (5 stalks) d. Basil e. Oregano f. Mint 21. Vegetable Creations (Youth Only) 21. Vegetable Combinations (Adult only) Your choice of 5 variety of vegetable. Judged 70% on presentation, 30% on content. Displayed in your own container. Vegetables, toppings, sauces, etc along with some utensils to make a display. a. Salad Bowl b. Vegetable Soup c. Stir-Fry Favorites 22. Special a. Heaviest Pumpkin b. Heaviest Winter Squash c. Heaviest Zucchini d. Heaviest Summer Squash (No Zucchini) e. Heaviest Cabbage f. Tallest Corn stalk g. Largest Sunflower Head h. Tallest Sunflower i. Any Other Natural, unusual vegetable j. Any other Heaviest Fruit or vegetable (If size is an advantage & quality maintained) 2 Divisions: Adult 18-older • Youth 10-17 Due to the dangers associated with canning, we have changed the minimum age for youth (XX) CANNING 1. Stone Fruits a. Apricots b. Cherries (Sweet) c. Plums or Prunes d. Peaches e. Other 2. Other Fruits a. Applesauce b. Pears c. Berries d. Other 3. Jam (Sugar & Sugarless Divisions) a. Strawberry b. Raspberry c. Huckleberry d. Peach e. Fruit Butters f. Marmalade g. Other 4. Jelly (Sugar & Sugarless Divisions) a. Apple b. Grape c. Fruit Syrups d. Huckleberry e. Other 5. Pickles a. Sweet b. Bread & Butter c. Relish d. Dill e. Beet f. Other 6. Tomatoes a. Whole b. Sauce c. W/Meat d. Juice e. Other 7. Vegetables a. Beans - Snap b. Beans - Shell c. Corn d. Beets e. Peas f. Other 8. Miscellaneous a. Fish b. Fruit Juices c. Soup d. Other a. Banana (1 loaf) b. Zucchini (1 loaf) c. Muffins (3) d. Other 5. Rolls (3) a. Sweet b. Dinner c. Wheat 6. Doughnuts (3) a. Raised b. Cake 7. Batter Bread a. Plain b. Sweet Yeast Bread c. Wheat d. Raisin 1. Yeast Breads a. White b. Whole Wheat c. Rye d. Other 8. Butter/Other Shortening Cake (frosted) a. White b. Chocolate c. Spice d. Yellow e. Other 2. Bread Machine Bread (No Mixes) a. White b. Whole Wheat 9. Butterless Cake (unfrosted) a. Angel Food b. Sponge 3. Quick Bread (Baking Powder, etc/No fruit or nuts) a. Muffins (3) b. Biscuits (3) c. Loaf d. Other 10. Miscellaneous Cakes a. Fruit Cake b. Applesauce Cake c. Pound Cake d. Cupcakes (5) e. Decorated* f. Other (XXI) BAKING 4. Quick Bread (with fruit, nuts, etc.) *Decoration & Cake Judged 16 • Benewah County Fair Home Economics August 2016 Pies - Cookies-Candy-Home Products Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand (XXII) PIES No egg or cream fillings 1. Apple 2. Cherry 3. Berry 4. Peach 5. Tarts (3) 6. Other (XXIII) COOKIES 1. Drop (Batter is dropped by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Drops should be of uniform size for uniform baking with enough space between for spreading. Drops may be flattened with fork, glass or heel of hand.) 2. Bar Batter is poured or pressed into rectangular pan, baked, cooled and cut into bars or squares.) 3. Pressed (Dough is pressed through cookie press fitted with any of several plates of varying design onto ungreased cookie sheet. Cookies may be tinted and/or decorated with tiny candies, colored sugar or 2 Divisions: Adult 18 & older • Youth 17 & younger fruit.) 4. Refrigerator (Dough is usually shaped into loaf or roll then refrigerated or frozen until firm enough to slice.) 5. Rolled (Dough is rolled on lightly floured surface with rolling pin and cut into shapes with a knife or cookie cutter. Cookies should be cut close together to avoid re rolling which could result in less tender cookies) (XXV) MISC. HOME PRODUCTS 1. Honey (Best Display of Honey/ Honey Products) a. Clear Honey b. Comb Honey c. Full Comb 2. Eggs (1 dozen) a. White b. Brown 6. Shaped (Firm dough is molded by hand into balls, crescents, twists, etc.) 3. Soap (1 pint or bar) a. “Stir” (uncooked) b. Cooked 7. No Bake Cookies 4. Cheese (Any Type) Note: Cookies are shown as a plate of 3 (XXIV) CANDY 1. Fudge 2. Divinity 3. Penuche 4. Peanut Brittle 5. Other Note: Candy is shown using 4 pieces 5. Cider 6. Wine a. Red b. Dry c. White d. Other 7. Dried Foods Re-sealable jar or package a. Leather b. Vegetables c. Fruits d. Meat Jerky e. Other Home Economics, Clothing Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand 3 Divisions: Senior 65 & older • Adult 18 to 64 • Youth 17 & younger 1. Articles previously entered in competition will not be eligible. 2. Articles in this section must be entered in name of person making article. 3. All Home Economics Classes will be judged in three divisions. August 2016 Home Economics, Clothing, continued... (XXVI) CROCHETING 1. Adult Apparel 2. Children’s Apparel 3. Winter Wear 4. Belts 5. Purses/Bags/Totes 6. Kitchen 7. Bathroom 8. Jewelry 9. Animal 10. Other (XXVII) HAND KNITTING 1. Sweaters (Design 2 or more colors) 2. Sweaters (Pattern 1 color) 3. Sweaters (Plain) 4. Slippers 5. Socks 6. Vest 7. Mittens or Gloves 8. Infant sets 9. Hand Knitting 10. Other (XXVII) B HAND KNITTING WITH HAND SPUN YARN 1. Sweaters (Design 2 or more colors) 2. Sweaters (Pattern ‑ 1 color) 3. Sweaters (Plain) 4. Slippers 5. Socks 6. Vest 7. Mittens or Gloves 8. Infant sets 9. Other (XXVIII) MACHINE KNITTING (XXIX) LOOM WEAVING (XXX) WOOL 1. Fine Wool Benewah County Fair • 17 2. Long Wool 3. Medium Wool 4. Colored Wool (XXXI) HAND SPUN YARNS *Skeins to be 25 yards ONLY. 1. Wool 2. Mohair 3. Llama 4. Cotton 5. Angora 6. Silk 7. Other Fibers (XXXII) SEWING 1. Women’s Clothing a. Apron b. Blouse c. Dress d. Jacket, lined e. Jacket, unlined f. Jumper g. Pants h. Shirt i. Skirt j. T Shirt/Sweatshirt k. Vest l. Other 2. Outer Wear a. Coat, lined b. Jacket, unlined c. Hat d. Other 3. Evening Wear a. Dress, long or short b. Special Occasion c. Other 4. Lingerie & Sleeping Garments a. Nightgowns b. Robes c. Pajamas d. Other 5. Wearable Art a. Shirts b. Vest c. Jacket d. Other 6. Men’s Clothing a. Jacket b. Shirt c. Pajamas d. Robe e. Other 7. Girl’s Clothing a. Dress b. Blouse c. Pants d. Skirt e. T shirt/Sweatshirt f. Other 8. Boy’s Clothing a. Jacket b. Pants c. Shirt d. T shirt/Sweatshirt e. Other 9. Infant & Toddler a. Dresses b. Play wear c. T shirt/Sweatshirt d. Other 10. Accessories (XXXIII) NEEDLE WORK 1. Luncheon Sets - Table Cloths a. Crocheted b. Cross Stitch c. Embroidery & Cutwork 2. Place Mats (set of 4) a. Quilted b. Embroidered c. Crocheted d. Cross Stitch 3. Doilies & Centerpieces a. Crocheted b. Cross Stitched c. Knitted d. Hardanger 4. Pot Holders (set of 2) a. Crocheted b. Woven c. Embroidered d. Knitted e. Appliqued f. Patchwork 5. Pillow Cases (set of 2) 18 • Benewah County Fair Home Economics, Clothing, continued... a. Embroidered b. Appliqued c. Patchwork d. Crocheted, Knitted or Tatted Edging e. Miscellaneous 6. Afghans a. Knitted b. Crocheted 7. Baby Afghans a. Knitted b. Crocheted (XXXIV) QUILTS 1. Tied 2. Machine Quilted 3. Hand Quilted 4. Baby Quilt/Lap Quilt a. Tied b. Machine Quilted c. Hand Quilted 8. Sofa Pillows a. Embroidery b. Cross Stitch c. Patch Work d. Crochet e. Handknit f. Appliqued g. Fabric Stamping h. Americana 9. Wall Art a. Needlepoint b. Cross Stitch c. Pieced d. Embroidered e. Miscellaneous 10. Christmas Stockings 5. Wall Hangings a. Patch Work b. Applique c. Stain Glass d. Other 6. Group Quilts 7. Tree Skirts 8. Table Runners (XXXV) RUGS August 2016 1. Hooked 2. Braided 3. Crocheted 4. Miscellaneous (XXXVI) NOVELTIES 1. Kitchen 2. Bathroom 3. Holiday 4. Other (XXXVII) DOLLS 1. Porcelain Soft Body 2. Porcelain All 3. Purchased Body Dressed Doll 4. All Soft Doll 5. Doll Clothing a. Barbie b. Other 6. Animals August 2016 Benewah County Fair • 19 Bobbies & Crafts continued... 12. Paper Crafts a. Paper Cutting (Scherenshnitte) b. Scrapbook Page (1 page per category in a pocket sleeve) 1) Birthday 2) Holiday 3) Outdoor 4) Seasons 5) Vintage 6) Animals 7) Special Event 8) Other 9) 2-Page Layout c. Greeting Cards (1 Card/Envelope) 1) Birthday Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand All exhibits must have a method of hanging. All drawings must be mounted on heavy paper. Children’s artwork must be mounted on heavy paper. Premiums: Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand a. Seed Beads b. Pony Beads c. Other 5. Jewelry a. String b. Metal c. Other 6. Models a. Plastic b. Legos (no kits) c. Rockets d. Other 7. Leather a. Tooled b. Craft Items 8. Wood a. Carving b. Wood Turning c. Wood Burning d. Intarsia e. Wood Construction f. Natural Wood g. Puzzle h. Other 9. Plastic Canvas a. Doll Furniture b. Bathroom Novelties c. Kitchen Novelties d. Decorations 10. Dried Flowers a. Wreaths b. Bouquets c. Decorative Use 11. Paper Mache a. Sculptured b. Other 14. Stained Glass 15. Decorative Eggs 16. Tied Flies 17. Wreaths 18. Group Art - Youth Only 19. Pinterest Inspired Any project that is Pinterest Inspired and maybe doesn’t fit into a certain category already in our Fair Book. We would like to create a fun category that will show others all the possibilities to let creativity show. You can include a copy of the Pinterest inspiration or a link for it but will not be excluded for not having this. If the object is small, consider display possibilities to showcase it. Art, Paintings & Drawings, Antiques & Collectibles Hobbies & Crafts (XXXVIII) HOBBIES & CRAFTS 1. Ceramics a. Glazed b. Stained c. Chalked 2. Pottery a. Wheel Thrown 1) Glazed 2) Unglazed b. Hand Built 1) Glazed 2) Unglazed 3. Decorative Painting a. Wood b. Metal c. Glass d. Rocks e. Other 4. Beading 2) Friendship 3) Christmas 4) Holiday 5) Thank you 6) Get Well 7) Congratulations 8) Invitation 9) Sympathy 10) Baby 11) Miscellaneous d. Quilling e. Other 13. Collectibles a. Rocks b. Metal c. Models d. Other Age Divisions: Adult; 13-17; 7-12; 6 & under (XXXIX) PAINTING 1. Oil Painting a. Original - Amature b. Copy - Amature c. Original - Professional d.Copy - Professional e.By Children 13 to 17 f. By Children 12 & under 2. Water Color a.Landscapes; Seascapes b.Portraits; Figures c. Still Life; Flowers d.Animals e.Buildings f.Abstracts g.Other Subject Matter 3. Acrylic a.Landscapes; Seascapes b.Portraits; Figures c. Still Life; Flowers d.Animals e.Buildings f.Abstracts g.Other Subject Matter 4. Mixed Media; Other a.Landscapes; Seascapes b.Portraits; Figures c. Still Life; Flowers d.Animals e.Buildings f.Abstracts g.Other Subject Matter (XL) DRAWING 1. Pencil 2. Colored Pencil 3. Pen 4. Colored Pen 5. Crayon 6. Chalks 7. Charcoal 8. Marker 9. Other (XLI) ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 1. Refurbished 2. Original (XLII) MODERN COLLECTIBLES 1. Refurbished 2. Original 20 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 Art, Paintings & Drawings, Antiques & Collectibles continued... (XLIII) ANTLER SHED • All entries must be naturally shed antlers from Moose, Elk, Whitetail Deer and Mule Deer • Shed can be from previous years (no age limit) • All shed antlers must have clean natural bases with no saw marks or man-made alterations. Any alterations will result in a disqualification of shed. • Participants may enter no more than one entry per category. • Antlers can be re-entered every year if desired. • All entries will be scored with the Boone and Crockett scoring method. Ribbons will be given to highest scoring shed in each category. • Shed will be displayed for duration of fair. • Most unique antlers will receive the Judges Choice award (chosen by two judges) • All entries must be checked into the Fair on Tuesday, August 16th between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 1. Whitetail Deer a. Single Typical Whitetail Deer b. Matched Typical Whitetail Deer c. Single Non-Typical Whitetail Deer d. Matched Non-Typical Whitetail Deer 2. Mule Deer a. Single Typical Mule Deer b. Matched Typical Mule Deer c. Single Non-Typical Mule Deer d. Matched Non-Typical Mule Deer 3. Elk a. Single Typical American Elk b. Matched Typical American Elk c. Single Non-Typical American Elk d. Matched Non-Typical American Elk 4. Moose a. Single Idaho Moose b. Matched Idaho Moose 5. Most Unique Horn of any species (Judges Choice Award) Benewah County Fair • 21 August 2016 2016 Benewah County Fair - Open Class Entry Form * All entries DUE TUESDAY, August 16. 2016, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. * All Livestock Open Class entries need to be registered by Monday, August 15, 2016. Department Name Livestock Category Number Letter Beef 4 B General Description Cross Sem Heifer SAMPLE Art, Photography Blue - $3 • Red - $2 • White - $1 • Purple Ribbon for Grand OPEN TO Amature PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY 1. All Photographs must have been taken by the exhibitor 2. Name of Exhibitor needs to be printed on back 3. Prints may be 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 but only one entry per category will be accepted. 4. Prints in frames with glass will not be accepted. 5. All prints to be mounted or matted with a ¾” to 1” border with a hanger. 6. Entries may not have been entered in previous years. 7. All categories will be divided in age groups of Children 17 & Under & 18 & Over. 13. Abstract or Pattern (XLIV) PHOTOGRAPHY 6. Buildings All prints will be divided as 7. Animals 14. Transportation black & white or color. a. Pets 15. Agriculture You may enter only one photo in b. Wildlife 16. Logging each size for each category listed. c. Livestock 17. Birds 8. Sky Watch Division A • Color Photo (Crop18. Insects a. Sunrise ping is allowed) 19. Last Year’s Fair b. Sunset Division B • Black and White 20. Sports Photo (Cropping is allowed) c. Moon 21. Miscellaneous Division C • Digitally Enhanced d. Stars 22. Photo on Canvas e. Clouds 1. Flowers or Plants f. Lightning Division D-Photo Story-Consists of 2. Scenic 9. Fall Scene 3 to 6 photos, 4x6 or 5x7 only, may 3. Big People 10. Winter Scene be matted but must be mounted 4. Little People 11. Humorous together on poster board or foam board, telling a story. 12. Table Top or Still Life 5. People Groups Name Exhibitor No. Address PhoneDate • Livestock entries should be mailed to: Benewah County Fair P.O. Box 430 St. Maries, ID 83861 • Note: Premiums will not be available at the close of the fair. If you wish to have your check mailed to you, please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to the fair office. The fair office will be open August 18-21, 10:00 a.m4:00 p.m., and you may pick up your checks during these times. 22 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 Benewah County Fair • 23 August 2016 2016 Benewah County Fair - Open Class Entry Form * All entries DUE TUESDAY, August 16, 2016, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. * All Livestock Open Class entries need to be registered by Monday, August 15, 2016. Department Name Livestock Category Number Letter Beef 4 B General Description Cross Sem Heifer SAMPLE Name Exhibitor No. Address PhoneDate • Livestock entries should an be mailed to: Benewah County Fair P.O. Box 430 St. Maries, ID 83861 • Note: Premiums will not be available at the close of the fair. If you wish to have your check mailed to you, please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to the fair office. The fair office will be open August 18-21, 10:00 a.m4:00 p.m., and you may pick up your checks during these times. 24 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 August 2016 Benewah County Fair • 25 26 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 Junior Show Fair Rules & Classes In addition to the general rules and regulations, members must be enrolled in Benewah County 4-H, FFA or another Junior Show approved club program to be eligible to compete. Benewah County Fair Junior Show and Sale Rules Junior Show Age divisions. Bantams: 5 through 7 years of age Juniors: 8-11years of age Intermediate: 12-14 years of age Senior: 15-18 or still in High School Age is the age of the individual on January 1 of the current fair year. xhibitors entering the Junior Show must be enrolled in either Benewah County 4-H, Benewah E County FFA, or a Benewah County Junior Show sanctioned club. Exhibitors must be a bonifide resident of Benewah County, Harrison, Clarkia, Calder or Avery areas. 2016 Fair Dates are Aug 16th – 21st. Fair set-up day is Sunday Aug. 14th at 9am. Shavings will be brought into the barns on this day and Clubs may use this day to decorate. All clubs are assigned a booth in the Youth building to decorate for public display. Each club may keep their booth from year to year. Judging criteria will be published or sent to each leader. Indoor projects will be checked into the Youth building on Tuesday at the fair from noon until 7pm. Projects or posters with signed record book must be turned in at this time. Judging is conducted on Wednesday and the building will be closed. All market animals will be weighed in Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 from 8:00am- 7:00 pm. A Quality Assurance form for each market animal must be submitted before the animal crosses the scale. These forms are included in your packet at the initial weigh-in. Benewah County Fair • 27 August 2016 All project/educational posters must meet these size limits. Minimum size – 22”X14” Maximum size – 22”X 28” Grand and Reserve banners are the property of the Junior Show and Sale Committee and must be turned in at check-out on Sunday. Market beef, goat, sheep and swine must participate in two Benewah County weigh-in sessions to determine initial and final weights. Market rabbit and poultry projects will be weighed at the fair to determine final weights. To weigh-in your lamb for its final weight at the fair you must remove all of the blankets, coats or coverings and the lamb must be shorn and completely dry. A single spandex covering may be left on at the discretion of the Weigh-Master. Any female sheep not properly identified with a scrapie flack identification tag will not be allowed to weigh-in (initial or fair), show or sell at the Benewah County Fair. Youth may weigh-in up to two animals per species in order to have a replacement animal available if needed. At the initial weigh-in, project animals can be designated in on of three ways: primary, alternate, or family. Primary and alternate animals can only be exhibited by the designated member. One family animal can be shared by two or more members within their immediate family, provided that these members have not designated another alternate animal. Therefore, any youth that has designated a primary and alternate project animal cannot use any other animal (including a family animal) for a project replacement. The animal that crossed the scale at the final weigh in will be the project animal for the Junior Show. There is a limit of only one project animal per species or one pen of poultry or rabbit per project. Livestock weight limits: Species Minimum Weights Beef Sheep Goat Swine 1000 lbs 110 lbs 70 lbs 220 lbs Maximum Weights 1450 lbs 160 lbs --300 lbs Days on Feed 158 74 74 109 There will be no pounds added to a final weight of a market animal for shrinkage. If there is a question on weights, the scales will be reset and the animal reweighed, before the animal is removed from the vicinity of the scales. If an underweight animal would like to be reweighed up to 7 pm on weigh in day, the participant must inform the weigh master at the time of the initial weigh in. There will be only two reweighs allowed and no reweigh if the animal is more than 10 lbs. underweight. All decisions regarding re-weighs will be the sole discretion of the weigh master. Market Animals whose final weights are above the maximum weight limit of the Benewah County Junior Show will not be eligible to receive Grand Champion or Reserve Champion Market animal in that species. This includes market beef, market swine, and market sheep. All underweight animals will be placed in a feeder division and will not be eligible for Grand Champion or Reserve Champion. All Junior Show Exhibitors are automatically enrolled in the Junior Show at the fair if they have signed up for 4-H in Benewah County. No fair registration is required. No bulls, boars, bucks, stallions or rams can be exhibited as a Junior Show project including short scrotum animals. In all Fitting & Showing Classes, Quality classes and in the Sale Ring, exhibitors must wear a long sleeved shirt (wrist length), long pants (ankle length), and shoes appropriate to the species that is being shown. No open toed shoes. No hats are to be worn in the show ring. Only dehorned or polled animals can be entered and shown with the exception of Angora goats, Jacob Sheep and Boar goats. Any animal having horns or scurs, which are deemed dangerous by the Junior Show Committee, will be prevented from entering the show/sale ring until the situation is rectified by a veterinarian. All Fitting & Showing Classes in Livestock are separated according to the youth’s age; divisions include Junior, Intermediate, or Senior. Market classes are determined by the weight of the animal and are determined after all animals are weighed in at the fair. In the market goat class doelings and wethers of any breed are acceptable. The goats must have been born after January 1, 2016 to be eligible to participate in the market class. 28 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 All animals brought to the fairgrounds must be disease free. Any animals in question will be required to have a veterinary inspection. If your animal becomes sick please consult a veterinarian before treatment. Removal of the animal may be requested at the veterinarian’s discretion. All vet costs incurred will be at the owners’ expense. No calming drugs, sedative drugs, or herbal remedies will be allowed. All Entries are accepted with the understanding that the Junior Show and Sale Committee in Benewah County, the Benewah County Fair nor their officers and /or assigns shall be held responsible for any damage or loss of livestock on exhibit or at the sale. The Benewah County Junior Show will uphold and abide by the Show Ring Code of Ethics. The Show Ring Code of Ethics is included at the end of the Junior Show Rules. Any animal that cannot be handled safely throughout the fair will not be allowed to compete and/ or enter the sale ring and will be removed at the discretion of the barn superintendent. All cattle must be double tied with a halter and a neck rope when in the barn. No swine are allowed at final weigh-in caked in mud. Clubs will be assigned wash rack use by the barn superintendents. Each exhibitor must take care of and exhibit his own animals, unless excused by the Junior Show Committee for reasons that are deemed sufficient, and will be responsible for the care and cleanliness of his/her pen or stalls and final cleanup of stalls after check-out on Sunday All exhibitors will need to bring their own hay & grain. Bedding will be supplied by the Fairboard. Pens must be kept clean at all times. If your pen is dirty, your animals unattended or you have committed any other major infraction of the rules, you will be given one strike (a sticker on your stall card). If throughout the course of the fair you accumulate 3 strikes, you will be asked to leave the fair with your animal. If your animal has already sold, you will forfeit your blue sky money (monies bid above floor price). The purpose of the Showmanship class is to create more interest in, and better knowledge of, proper fitting, training and showing of animals. Market, breeding and feeder animals may participate. All training and preparation of the animals during the Show are to be done as much as possible by the contestants. Each contestant must show his own animal. Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions all show separately in the Fitting and Showing contest and do not compete against each other until the final round for grand champion showman. Fitting and Showing of one animal from each livestock category a Junior Show exhibitor enters in the Benewah County Fair is required. All market animals must be fit and shown unless excused by the appropriate show management. Please keep in mind your club organization’s requirements for fitting & showing your animal. Only one rabbit in a meat pen (or a breeding rabbit that is part of your market project) need be fit and shown. Market broilers and market turkeys will not be shown in Fitting & Showing. You may choose to stand by your caged bird and answer the judge’s questions. The Champion Showman of each species will be entered into the Round Robin Showmanship class on Friday evening. Classes include beef, swine, sheep, goat, rabbit, poultry and dairy cow. All contestants will compete at the same time with the exception beef and dairy cow where only a few animals may be chosen to compete. Each contestant will be responsible for finding animals of the other species to show for the round robin. Contestants must use their own animals if they are on exhibit at the fair. There will be an animal dress-up contest at the fair. Each Club is allowed one animal from each barn of chicken/rabbit, goat/sheep and swine. This event is just for fun and will be judged in the ring. AAll exhibits must be checked out with the superintendents Sunday, August 21st, after 3:00 p.m. All booths and livestock stalls must be cleaned and approved by the barn superintendents. Unauthorized removal of exhibits prior to scheduled release time will result in forfeiture of all premiums and awards. . Floor checks will be distributed at the discretion of the barn superintendent after the barns have been cleaned. Please bring your own shovel and wheel barrows to expedite the process. Exhibitors and Parents are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and sportsmanlike manner at all times. Any individual exhibiting inappropriate behavior toward Fair Officials, Judges, other Exhibitors, other Parents, a Leader or the General Public will face immediate expulsion from Benewah County Fair • 29 August 2016 the fair. If an individual sees an exhibitor, parent, or leader exhibiting inappropriate behavior he/she should approach the barn superintendent first, then a Junior Show Committee Member and a Fairboard Member. Any Exhibitor who fails to abide by the Fair Rules, Junior Show Rules, or the Code of Ethics will forfeit all Premiums, “Blue Sky Money”(Blue Sky money is the money that you receive for your animal above the Floor Price) and Awards as determined by the grievance committee. The Judge’s decision(s) are final. At no time should a parent, leader or youth approach a judge during the fair to discuss placing in a class, if so done, it will be grounds for a disqualification and /or dismissal. If you have questions direct them to the barn superintendent and they will get the answers or will try to schedule a clinic to address the concerns. If there is an extenuating circumstance, there is a grievance process that will be initiated as follows: All grievances must be in writing to the Barn Superintendent accompanied by a $25 cash deposit, which will be forfeited if the grievance is not sustained. Grievances will be reviewed and a decision rendered by a Grievance Committee consisting of at least 3 barn superintendents and the Junior Show Committee Officers, within eight hours of receipt. If a barn superintendent is involved in the grievance he/she will be excused from the grievance committee. All decisions made by the Grievance Committee will be final Any issues not covered in the above requirements can be referred to in the Idaho 4-H Project Requirement Handbook. — Sale Rules — Any inquiries regarding any animals sold at the Benewah County Junior Livestock Sale auction are to be directed to the Junior Show and Sale Committee. A fee of 2% will be assessed from the sale of each animal sold at the Junior Livestock Sale and retained by the Junior Show Committee. Other fees will be assessed from the sale and paid accordingly. These fees may include Brand Inspection fees and the National Pork Board fees. Junior Show Livestock checks will only be good for 180 days after issue. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market animals are to be sold through the Junior Livestock Sale. Under-weight animals and white ribbon animals will not be sold in the Junior Livestock Sale, nor be the responsibility of the Junior Show Sale Committee. Private treaty sales are encouraged for those animals that are not eligible for the auction. No Private Treaty “For Sale Signs” are allowed on open class or Junior Show animals until after the Livestock Auction on Saturday. Animals that exceed the maximum weight limits will only be paid for the maximum pounds allowed for that species. A member is allowed to sell only two large Market Project Animals at the Junior Show Livestock Auction. If you show three or more large market sale animals (identified at weigh-in) Beef, Sheep, Swine, or Goat, the designation of your two sale animals must be made immediately following the final evaluation of all Market Livestock. If an exhibitor has multiple Grand and Reserve Champion animals, Reserve and Grand will be sold regardless of the 2 animal rules. Only the Grand champion and Reserve market poultry pen, the Grand and Reserve turkey pen and the Grand champion and Reserve market rabbit pen will sell. You may withdraw market animal projects from the Livestock Sale (if they are not the grand or reserve) by submitting a signed withdrawal form to the Sale Committee no later than noon on Friday of the Fair. Withdrawn animals must remain in the barn until check out time, which is 3:00 pm Sunday, August 21st, 2016. Please Plan Ahead! Bring a thank-you note for you buyer and an 8 X 10-photo frame to the fair with you. Any exhibitor with an animal that is condemned, prior to, or at slaughter for any reason will not be paid for that animal. 30 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 August 2016 Benewah County Fair • 31 diate disqualification from the show. — Youth Members Code Of Conduct — • There is to be no possession or use of alcohol or illegal drugs on the fairgrounds. • There will be no possession or use of tobacco products during any activity or event including the Fair. • There will be no physical or verbal abuse (including profanity) tolerated. • Members will cooperate with and respect all staff, Fair staff, leaders and other members. • Remember you are a positive role model and are expected to represent the Program with Pride and Dignity. Benewah County Junior Show and Sale Show Ring Code of Ethics (Adapted from the National Show Ring Code of Ethics) This code of ethics applies to anyone exhibiting animals at the Benewah County Junior Show and Sale. All classes of livestock offered at the livestock event are included. The following practices or procedures are unacceptable and are defined as deceptive, fraudulent, unethical and inhumane in the care, fitting, preparation and showing of all classes of livestock. The use of any illegal drugs is prohibited. Legal or illegal substances used to phenotypically alter the appearance of an animal entered in livestock events is prohibited (see Rule #4). Use of illegal drugs is considered a pre-meditated act! Furthermore, any information obtained in the practice of illegal alteration of an animal will be turned over to the proper authorities for prosecution. THIS IS A ONE STRIKE AND YOU ARE OUT POLICY! Exhibitor will forfeit any premium, awards, or auction proceeds and will be prohibited from further competition at the Benewah County Junior Show and Sale, as well as being subject to prosecution if proven guilty. The following is a listing of guidelines all exhibitors must follow to enter livestock in the Benewah County Junior Show and Sale. 1) All exhibitors must have viable proof of ownership available to prove the length of time the animals have been owned. Market animals (Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goats) must be owned and under exhibitors daily care according to established rules and regulations for the livestock show. This also includes all small market animals (rabbits and poultry). The official ownership date is the date shown on the bill of sale, unless the animal was bred by the exhibitor, in which calving or birth records must be shown. Registered breeding livestock must show the exhibitor as the sole owner of the animal on the breed Association papers or certificates. 2) No exhibitor may show an animal which has previously sold at an auction or sale as a market animal through another fair, livestock show, whether or not there is an actual change of ownership. 3) Any method used to misrepresent the age of an animal for a class in which it is shown is deceptive and considered illegal. Showing an animal for another individual by claiming ownership in order to show in a specific livestock class is prohibited. False ownership is illegal. 4) Junior Show exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at the fair. Adults, including parents, leaders and Junior Show and Sale members are allowed to physically assist in the preparation of the animal while at the show only when the safety of the youth exhibitor or animal is of concern. Verbal instruction is allowed. Any violations of this rule will result in imme- 5) Treating an animal internally or externally, with any irritant, counter-irritant, or other substance used to artificially change the confirmation or appearance of an animal for show is considered unethical, inhumane and is prohibited. Only approved fitting supplies used as labeled for the intended use will be allowed. Adding false hair or hair-like material, fleece, or skin at any point, spot or area of the animal’s body is illegal and will result in immediate disqualification. Any liquid or substance not considered part of an accepted and normal diet for livestock is deemed illegal and inhumane. For example, the use of alcoholic or carbonated beverage as a drench or filler, etc. 6) The use of tranquilizers, sedatives, or depressants, which alter the physical or physiological state of the animal is illegal. Exceptions to this rule would be a licensed, certified veterinarian’s treatment for a recognized disease or injury, or recommendation for tranquilizing breeding animals in heat that might compromise the safety of others. The drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat producing animals. All exhibitors shall advise show management of any drugs and/or medications administered to an animal that might be detected at the time of showing or at meat inspection. The name of the drug, its purpose, the person who administered the drug, time and date of administration shall be presented to show management prior to the showing and weighing of the animal. Failure to report this information to the show management will result in severe penalty and/or disqualification. Any use of drugs or substances not approved by the Food and Drug Administration is strictly prohibited. All animals entered into the livestock competition shall be subject to testing for foreign substances that exceed acceptable levels established by the FDA, FSIS, USDA, or EPA. During the livestock events, in case of animals requiring treatment, all medications shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian and the livestock show officials shall be notified. 7) Surgery, injection or insertion of foreign material under the skin/or flesh of an animal to change the natural contour, confirmation or appearance of an animal’s body is illegal. This includes vegetable oil, silicon or other substance used to alter the shape of an animal. Acceptable practices of physical preparation, which are allowed include clipping of hair, trimming of hooves, dehorning, or removal of ancillary teats. 8) The balancing of an udder by abnormal means that includes the use of a mechanical contrivance or the injection of fluid or drugs, setting the teats and/or occluding (sealing the ends) with a mechanical contrivance or with the use of chemical preparation is illegal. Treating or massaging the udder or its attachments with an irritant or counter irritant is prohibited. 9) The use of inhumane fitting, showing and/or handling practices shall not be tolerated. For example, breaking of tails, striking the animal to cause swelling or for bracing purposes, use of an electrical contrivance, or use of overly severe bits is not acceptable. 10) Direct criticism or interference with the judge, show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives or show officials, during or after the competitive event is prohibited. 11) At the time an animal is sold at auction at the livestock show, the exhibitor shall be held directly responsible for animals that are rejected at the time of processing due to the presence of foreign residues. The seller may also be liable for attorney’s fees and civil penalties. Show management may share acceptable intelligence and evidence information with the FDA and USDA. If for any reason, any part of a meat animal carcass must be removed by the FDA or USDA inspectors, the market price will be discounted. 12) Show management reserves the right to require animal health certificates. Health inspection and diagnostic tests may be made before or after the animals are on the livestock show premises for exhibitor and animal safety, or to inaugurate disease control procedures which may become necessary in emergencies as determined by animal health officials. 12) Show management reserves the right to require animal health certificates. Health inspection 32 • Benewah County Fair August 2016 and diagnostic tests may be made before or after the animals are on the livestock show premises for exhibitor and animal safety, or to inaugurate disease control procedures which may become necessary in emergencies as determined by animal health officials. — Round Robin Showmanship — The Round Robin is comprised of the Grand Champion Showman of Beef, Dairy Cow, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. The individuals must then find an animal of each species to show during the Round Robin Showmanship class on Friday with the exception of beef and dairy where only a few animals may be chosen to be shown by the barn superintendent. The scores from each species are then added together and the highest combined score will be the Grand Champion Showman of the 2014 Junior Show. — Club Herdsmanship Award — All Clubs will be judged for the Herdsmanship Award. The purpose of the Herdsmanship Award is to encourage EXHIBITORS to work together as a club to care for livestock, pens and equipment keeping stalls and animals clean and attractive at all times, decorate the club area related to the Fair Theme and to have educational exhibits. The Benewah County Fairboard is responsible for conducting and scoring the Herdsmanship Award. The award will be based on the Fair Theme, decorations, educational displays and cleanliness. All exhibitors must be clean and well groomed and shall conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times. Judging may occur at any time at least once a day during the entire length of the Fair from 9 a.m. Thursday until 2 p.m. on Sunday. Judges will use the following criteria and point scale: Criteria: Point Scale: • Theme related decorations & booth Poor 0 points • Interaction with the public Fair 5 points (club representative in area and Good 10 points available to answer questions) Excellent 15 points • Club signs • Educational posters • Adequate clean bedding • Animals clean and properly cared for • Feed, equipment and supplies neatly stored when not in use (preferably out of sight) • How well pens are cleaned after fair • Staff informational booths/youth tour guides Daily scores will be averaged and the daily scores will be totaled at the end of the fair. The Benewah County Fair Board is sponsoring the awards for this contest and the winning club will be recognized at the annual awards banquet. The Club in first place will receive $50 and the second place club will receive $25. August 2016 Support Benewah County Fair • 33 Anyone wishing to give support money to an individual youth participant can either mail support money to the Junior Show Committee or come to the support booth at the fair prior to the Livestock auction. If you would like to mail in your support money please make the check out to the Junior Show Committee, designate which participants you are supporting and mail to PO Box 34, St. Maries, Id. 83861 Benewah County Junior Show Livestock Sale Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 10 a.m. Benewah County Fair Grounds Poultry-Beef-Goat-Sheep- Rabbit - Swine - Buyers Appreciation Breakfast - In Appreciation of our Buyers, a free breakfast will be served starting at 8am on Saturday. The Junior Show Committee will be providing the Breakfast. The Livestock Sale will immediately follow the breakfast at 10 am. Plan to come early, eat a great breakfast and still have time to look through the barns!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR BENEWAH COUNTY YOUTH PROGRAMS! Benewah County Fair August 18-21, 2016 Benewah County Fair Association P.O. Box 430 St. Maries, Idaho 83861
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