Open Class book PDF - Fowlerville Family Fair
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Open Class book PDF - Fowlerville Family Fair
1 *Premiums subject to change. The Fair reserves the right to pro-rate or eliminate premiums if funding is not received from the State of Michigan or if Fair receipts are insufficient to pay expenses. 2 3 INDEX: Open Class Exhibitor Program ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Fowlerville Agricultural Society BY Laws ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 MDARD Animal Health Requirement ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Open Class Rules & Superintendents ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Fees and Admissions .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 New Rule Changes.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Open Class Livestock Dept. 01 – Dairy Cattle ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Dept. 03 – Beef Cattle ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Dept. 05 – Sheep .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Dept. 09 – Swine ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Dept. 100 – Horse Pulls ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Open Class Home Arts Dept. 99 – Homemaker of the Year (Livingston County) .......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Dept. 40 (Adult) & Dept. 60Y (Youth) - Needle Craft & Other Craft .......................................................................................................................................... 21 Dept. 43 (Adult) & Dept. 63Y (Youth) – Folk Art ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Dept. 41 (Adult) & Dept. 61Y (Youth) – Culinary Arts (Food) ................................................................................................................................................... 29 Dept. 41 (Adult) & Dept. 61Y (Youth) – Baking ........................................................................................................................................................................ 31 Dept. 42 (Adult) & Dept. 62Y (Youth) – Fine Arts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Dept. 44 (Adult) & Dept. 64Y (Youth) – Photography ............................................................................................................................................................... 36 Dept. 47 (Adult) & Dept. 67Y (Youth) - Floriculture .................................................................................................................................................................. 38 Dept. 46 (Adult) & Dept. 66Y (Youth) - Agriculture ................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Dept. 48 (Adult) & Dept. 68Y (Youth) – Horticulture ................................................................................................................................................................. 42 Open Class Entry Form ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Homemaker of the Year Application ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Fowlerville Family Fair Queen Application ............................................................................................................................................................................... 45 4 Fowlerville Agricultural Society Presents the th 130 Fowlerville Family Fair July 25 – 30, 2016 EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1990 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE PREMIUM AWARD PAYMENTS; ALL EXHIBITORS MUST FURNISH THE FOWLERVILLE FAMILY FAIR THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR FEDERAL ID NUMBER ON THE ENTRY FORM. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON AVAILABLE SPACE READ THIS BOOK AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES BEFORE YOU MAKE ENTRIES ON ENCLOSED FORM THE FOWLERVILLE FAMILY FAIR BOARD RESERVES THE FINAL AND ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO INTERPRET ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ARBITRARILY SETTLE ALL MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THEM. ENTRY APPLICATIONS: MAIL TO: Fowlerville Family Fair, PO Box 372, Fowlerville MI 48836 IN PERSON: Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds, 8800 West Grand River Avenue, Fowlerville WEBSITE: www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com or E-MAIL: [email protected] FAX: 517-223-0280 Fowlerville Agricultural Society Officers and Board President – Robert Redinger Vice-President – Paul Kunde Secretary–Claudia Cary Davidson Treasurer – Mark Calton Asst. Treasurer – William Tesch Director – Mindi Lako Director – David Roberts Director – Annette Chamberlain Director – Tim Tersigni Director – Larry Davis Director – Director – Rex Peckens Director – Jason Harshbarger Director – Charles Hill Director – Gordon Munsell Director – Sean Dunleavy Fair Committees 4-H Liaison – Gordon Munsell Advertising/Promotions/Sponsors – Annette Chamberlain, Jennifer Rhodes Camping – Sean Dunleavy, Jason Harshbarger Bylaws – Chuck Hill, Mindi Lako, Annette Chamberlain Vendor & Off Season Events – Jennifer Rhodes, Rex Peckens Free Entertainment – Jennifer Rhodes, Rex Peckens, Mindi Lako, Cindy Salfate Grandstand/Entertainment Set-up – Robert Redinger, Paul Kunde, Claudia Cary-Davidson. Grounds, Building & Planning – Larry Davis, Paul Kunde Gordon Munsell, Kevin Hacker Historical Centre – Marj Carlon, Melissa Stephan Harness / Equine – Claudia Cary-Davidson Office Coordination – Robert Redinger, Parking – Paul Kunde Fairbooks – Jennifer Rhodes, Gordon Munsell, David Roberts Tickets & Gates – Robert Redinger, Chuck Hill, Mark Calton 5 12pm 4-H Dog Agility & Showmanship Classes – Livestock Arena TRP Horse Drill Team Event – 5pm Clover Bud Mentoring Program – 6pm Clover Bud Graduation/4-H Non-Animal 7pm Achievement Program Ceremony–Livestock Arena 4-H Special – King & Queen Contest – Livestock Arena Exhibitor Program All Exhibitors must have projects on display at the scheduled times. Judges will leave as soon as the judging of projects on display is finished. All times and dates may be subject to change. Horse Show Arena Livestock Arena Thursday, July 21 9am-6pm All Open Class Entries for Non-Livestock Exhibits Due - Under Grandstand Wednesday, July 27 9am Friday, July 22 9am-6pm All Baking Open Class Entries for NonLivestock Exhibits Due - Under Grandstand 9:30am 12pm 1pm Saturday, July 23 9am - 12N 2pm 5:30pm All Floriculture Open Class Entries for Non-Livestock Exhibits Due – Under Open Class & 4-H Dairy – Livestock Arena 4-H Sheep Show – Sheep & Swine Show Ring Open Sheep Show –Immediately following 4-H 4-H Cat Show – Small Animal Barn Clover Bud Event – 4-H Building 4-H Pocket Pets, Companion Pets & Reptile Show – Small Animal Barn 4-H Mower Madness Contest 4-H Still Exhibit Auction – Livestock Arena Grandstand 9am - 3pm Judging 4-H – Animal Science, Photography, Thursday, July 28 Creative Arts, Folk Art, Woodworking, Crafts, Ceramics, Folkpatterns, Safety & Preparedness, Leisure Education & Sports, Electrical Science, Engines & Power, Computers, Rocketry, Clothing, Knitting, Crocheting, Needlecraft, Buymanship, Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables, Plant Science, Vegetable Creations, Conservation, Entomology, Secretaries’ Books, Treasurer’s Book, Teen Leadership & Self-Determination Exhibits, 5-8 Year Old Clover Bud Division, Foods & Nutrition (Boots Gazebo). Exhibits will be judged by club. Club schedule is available at MSU Extension Livingston County office. 4pm 8am 9am 1pm 5pm 4-H Western Horse Show – Horse Show Arena 4-H Beef & Feeder Show – Livestock Arena Judging Open Class Beef Showmanship Sweepstakes – (Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine, Horse & Goat, Llama/Alpaca, Dog, Poultry, Rabbit) – Livestock Arena 7pm 9pm 4-H Youth Dog Obedience and Fun Classes – Livestock Arena 4-H Family Fun Night – Livestock Arena 4-H Dance – Livestock Arena Friday, July 29 Sunday, July 24 8am – 6pm All animals except Poultry & Rabbits can come in, Must be in by 6pm. No check in on Monday. This includes Open Class Livestock. 12pm - 4pm Sunday check-in for all 4-H Poultry/Rabbits Goat and Horse Meeting Sheep, Beef Weigh-in Market Goat Weigh-in 6:30pm 7pm 8pm 8am Show Arena 9am 2pm 5pm 9pm Saturday, July 30 2pm 4-H Small Animal Auction – Livestock Arena 12:01am (Sunday) Open Livestock release. Animals may leave after Midnight (12:01am Sunday) 4-H Poultry Show – (all) 4-H Poultry Showmanship 4-H Goat Show – Livestock Arena 4-H Horse Jump Clinic – Warm-up ring 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show – Livestock Arena 4-H Demonstrations – Public Speaking – “Green Church” & Livestock Arena 4-H Market Record Books due – Sunday, July 31 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am Tuesday, July 26 9am 4-H Market Livestock Auction – Livestock Arena 4-H Fair Office 8am 4-H Rooster Crowing Contest – Small Animal Barn 2pm Small Animal Barn 9am 4-H Livestock Judging Contest – Livestock Arena 12N Monday, July 25 9am 4-H Horse Gymkhana Classes – Horse 4-H Swine Show – Sheep & Swine Show Ring 4-H English Horse Show – Horse Show Arena 4-H Rabbit Show – Small Animal Barn 1:00 p.m. 6 Fair Clean up (everyone required to help) Decorations can come down in animal barns Open Class Exhibits can be picked up until 1pm. Market pens can be taken down. Release of all 4-H animal and non-animal exhibits. Animals will be moved to designated areas at 9:45am by Superintendents. 4-H Building will close. All projects must be picked up by 1:00pm (e) In the event that a vacancy shall occur on the Board of Directors or among it’s elected officers, or in the event that any member of the Board of Directors shall by illness, incapacitation, repeated absence, or other causes become unable or unwilling to discharge the duties of the office to which he/she was elected or appointed, then the Board of Directors may declare such office or position vacant and proceed to fill such vacancy by appointment, and the officer or member so appointed shall hold the office until the next succeeding election. Appointments so made by the Board of Directors shall be by majority vote of said Board. (f) Any Manager appointed and employed by the Board of Directors shall not be a member of the Board of Directors. The Manager, however, shall have the right to be present at any and all meetings. If the Board of Directors deems it necessary, the Manager may appoint and select an Assistant Manager subject, however, to the approval of the Board. Article VII – Duties of Officers (a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and all meetings of the Board of Directors, shall perform all other duties usually incident to the office of President, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors from time to time. The President may appoint a qualified parliamentarian to assist at the meetings who shall not be a member of the Board of Directors. (b) The Vice President shall perform the duties of the funds in his/her hands at such time as request by the Board President in the absence or disability of the President. (c) The Secretary shall keep record of all meetings of the Society and meetings of the Board of Directors and shall duly account for and pay to the Treasurer all monies which may at any time come into his/her hands belonging to said Society, and shall perform all duties customarily incident to the office of the Secretary and such other duties as the Board of Directors may assign from time to time. All notices of Annual or Special Meetings of the Society and the Board of Directors shall be sent out by the Secretary. (d) The Treasurer shall be charged with collection and custody of the funds and with their disbursement under the direction of the Board of Directors. He/She shall make a report showing his/her receipts, disbursement and the condition of the Board of Directors. His/her account shall be open to the examination of the President and the Board of Directors and members of the Fowlerville Agricultural Society. Article VIII – Committees (a) The Board of Directors shall appoint to the Standing Committees at least 3 Directors of the Society and any members thereof as they may deem necessary for the interest of the Society. Said Standing Committees of the Whole, which stand at 11 are: 1) Advertising, Promotions, Sponsors, and Entertainment; 2) Exhibits, Concessions, and Rentals Off Season; 3) Historical Centre; 4) Barn Fairbook, and Entry; 5) Gates and Tickets; 6) Office Coordination; 7) Grandstand, Entertainment Set Up; 8) Parking and Security; 9) Buildings, Grounds and Planning; 10) Grounds Clean Up; 11) Ways and Means. (b) The President of the Society shall appoint a bylaw review committee of at least 3 members of the Society which shall meet at least every year or as deemed necessary by a majority of the Board of Directors. (c) A Nominating Committee consisting of three members of the Board of Directors shall be appointed by the President each year and it shall be the duty of such Nominating Committee to present nominations for vacancies in the Board of Directors to be elected each year which shall be done at the Annual Meeting of the Society. Article IX – Fair and Exhibitions The Board of Directors shall have full control of all fairs and exhibitions, the determination of the scope or extent thereof, the awarding of premiums, the making of suitable rules and regulations, the appointment of department superintendents, and all committees and subagents for the proper and efficient conduct thereof. The said Board of Directors shall have the power to determine the place or places on the fairgrounds or in the buildings thereon in which the various exhibits or demonstrations are to be located and conducted, (whether or in contests, or as concessions or amusement), and may engage, change or diminish the space allotted any person or persons at any time as it may deem proper and advisable. Article X – Publication Bylaws and Rules A copy of bylaws and of all rules and regulations made and adopted by the Board of Directors for the control and conduct of the BYLAWS OF THE FOWLERVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Article I – Board of Directors The Board of Directors shall consist of sixteen persons. Article II – Term of Office and Remuneration At each Annual Meeting of the Society there shall be elected from the membership (5) Directors for a term of three (3) years. The term of office of each Director shall begin on the date of the Annual Meeting of which he/she is elected. At the Annual Meeting of the Society at which these Bylaws are adopted any seven Directors who are presently serving their terms shall have said term confirmed. Any vacancy among the fifteen Directors presently serving their term shall be filled by the membership at the next Annual Meeting. Any vacancies among other Board of Directors between the Annual Meetings shall be filled by the remaining members of the Board of Directors, and the persons so elected shall hold office until the next meeting after their election. No officer or director of the Society shall receive compensation during the dates established for the annual Fair for their services, except the Secretary and Treasurer. Article III – Election of Directors The Nominating Committee shall present its nomination at each Annual Meeting for the Directors to be elected and any members present shall have the right to make nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting. The election of directors shall be by the members present at the Annual Meeting and voting by proxy shall not be recognized or allowed. Any members in good standing present at the Annual Meeting shall be entitled to cast a vote. The Livingston County 4-H Council has the right and privilege of appointing one of its members to serve on the Board of Directors of the Society and said representative must be a member of the Fowlerville Agricultural Society. This shall be the 16th member of the Board of Directors and such member of said Board shall have full rights as a Director of said Society. Article IV – Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held at the Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds each year within forty-five (45) days from close of the Society’s fiscal year. The date and time of the Annual Meeting shall be established by the Board of Directors at a meeting prior to the Annual Meeting and notice shall be given of the date and time of the Annual Meeting and any proposed amendments to the bylaws which notice shall be in writing and mailed at least 30 days before the Annual Meeting to the last known address of said member. Members shall show proper credentials upon entering the Annual Meeting. Article V – Quorum A quorum for the transaction of business at any regular Annual Meeting of the whole Society shall not be less than 25 members and for a meeting of the Board of Directors shall not be less than 9 members (Robert’s Rules = half +1). All meetings will be governed by the State of Michigan Statute, Society’s Bylaws, and Robert’s Rules of Order. Article VI – Duties of Board of Directors (a) The Board of Directors shall control and regulate all the affairs of the Society, make or authorize to be made all necessary contracts, purchases, and expenditures, engage, direct, and discharge employees and servants, including a Manager to whom they may delegate authority and duties, enforce all bylaws and rules, and have such other and further powers as are usually inherent in a Board of Directors and as may be provided for in the bylaws and articles of incorporation. (b) The first regular meeting shall be held immediately following the Annual Meeting. At the first regular meeting following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors shall elect from their own members a President, Vice-President, Secretary and a Treasurer. The term of such offices shall be for one year or until their successors are elected, and qualified. (c) The Board of Directors shall have power to adopt such rules for the conduct of the Society and its members as it may from time to time deem necessary, provided such rules are not inconsistent with these bylaws. (d) Officers and employees shall furnish such bond as may be required by the Board of Directors. 7 annual fair and exhibition shall be published in the annual premium list and catalog of the Society. Article XI – Membership Any person who shall pay into the treasury of the Society the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25) shall be a member for three (3) years and shall be entitled to vote at all meetings of the Society, if new membership is purchased prior to September 1, of the present year, shall have other privileges of membership. Article XII – Expulsion (a) Whenever the conduct of character of any member shall injure or be likely to injure the welfare, interest or character of the Society, he/she may be expelled there from. Such expulsion of members shall not have other privileges of membership. (b) The Board of Directors of its own motion may, and upon the complaint in writing of three (3) members, shall enter a resolution upon its records for the investigation of charges against any members, which shall specify the charges and fix a time and place for hearing of the same. (c) It shall be the duty of the Secretary to cause a true copy of such resolution, certified by him/her to be personally served upon such member, at least ten (10) days before the time fixed for such investigation. (d) At the time specified in such resolution, the Board of Directors shall meet at the place named and shall then, and at such time or times thereafter as they may adjourn to, hear and determine the matter of the charges. The member complained of shall have full opportunity to be heard upon such charges, and the Board of Directors shall prescribe the mode of procedure upon such hearing. The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all the proceedings. (e) Within thirty (30) days, such expelled member may appeal to the Society from the decision of the Board of Directors by filing a written claim of appeal with the Secretary, signed by him/her. The Secretary shall there upon call a special meeting of the Society for the purpose of hearing such appeal. At such meeting, or at a regular meeting, the Society shall hear said appeal in such a manner as it may determine and may restore said members by a vote of the majority of the members present. Such vote shall be by secret written ballot. (f) The member claiming such appeal shall not be entitled to any of the rights and privileges of the Society until he is restored to membership. (g) Elected officers and any member of the Board of Directors may be removed from office for cause by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present in person at any regular or special meeting of the Society. Notice of the proposed action shall be mailed to all members and to the affected officer or member of the Board of Directors twenty days previous to the meeting, which notice to the affected officer or member of the Board of Directors shall contain a statement of the cause of removal to be determined at said meeting. Voting on the position declared vacant shall be by the Board of Directors at its first regular or special meeting thereafter, and the person appointed shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified. Article XIII – Purchase or Lease of Property The Board of Directors may from time to time buy or lease such estate as in their judgment shall be suitable for the purposes of the Society and upon such prices, terms and conditions in all particulars as they may approve. Article XIV – Contracts Except as otherwise specified by the Board of Directors all contracts relating to the business of the Society shall be executed on behalf of the Society by the President and Secretary, provided in the event of the absence or disability of the President or Secretary, the Board of Directors may authorize the executive of specific contracts be any officer or officers of the Society in the place and stead of the absent or disabled officer. Subject to provision of Act 80 under PA of 1855 as amended. Article XV – Special Meetings Special meetings of the membership of the Society shall be called at any time by the President, and such special meetings shall be called by the President upon receiving written application signed by not less than two members of the Society. Notice of any special meeting of the Society shall be given to all members in good standing, which notice shall be in writing and shall be mailed to each member of said Society at least five days’ notice from postmarked date prior to business which will be conducted at such special meeting and any such special meeting shall be limited to the conducting of the business stated in said notice. Special meeting of Board of Directors may be called by the President of the Society at any or shall be called upon petition signed by not less than five (5) members of the Board of Directors. The giving of notice and the transaction of business at any such special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be governed by the same bylaws as governs the calling of special meeting of the Society members. Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held once each month at a time and place to be designated by the Board of Directors. Article XVI – Amendment to Bylaws These bylaws may be amended at the regular Annual Meeting or at Special Meetings, called for that purpose, by a two-thirds vote of the member’s present, voting yes. Article XVII – Non-Profit Status and Dissolution The Fowlerville Agricultural Society will remain a perpetual non-profit organization. Upon the dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purpose within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Article XVIII – Indemnification The Board of Directors may indemnify a current or former board member, officer, or employee that is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigation, formal or informal, as permitted by law and the articles of association. The Society may maintain insurance providing Officers and Directors Liability coverage and any other appropriate insurance coverage. The board shall establish a written policy to carry this provision into effect. 8 2016 Health Requirements PO Box 30017 Lansing, MI 48909 Animal Industry Division (800) 292-3939 REVISED January 2016 (Replaces All Previous Editions) The following is a summary of the health requirements for livestock exhibited in Michigan. The complete set of requirements can be obtained by downloading them from the Michigan Department of Agriculture website www.michigan.gov/mda-exhibitinfo or by contacting the fair/exposition staff or livestock entry office. Livestock means those species of animals used for food and fiber or those species of animals used for service to humans. Livestock includes but is not limited to cattle, sheep, new world camelids (llamas, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos), goats, bison, privately owned cervids, ratites (cassowaries, kiwis, ostriches, and emus), swine, equine, poultry, aquaculture, and rabbits. Livestock does not include dogs and cats. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ANIMALS Exhibitors at state, county and district fairs, along with other livestock exhibitions, expositions and shows are required to comply with all of the statutory and regulatory provisions of the State of Michigan relating to animal health outlined in the Animal Industry Act, 1988 PA 466, MLC 287.701-287.747, and rules promulgated for the implementation and enforcement of the act. 1. A person who discovers, suspects, or has reason to believe that an animal is either affected by a reportable disease or contaminated with a toxic substance shall immediately report the fact, suspicion, or belief to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (daytime telephone: (800) 292-3939; after hours: (517) 373-0440). 2. Livestock with clinical signs of infectious, contagious, or toxicological disease shall be removed from the fair, exhibition, exposition, or show or by permission of the director, shall be isolated on the premises. 3. A fair, exhibition, exposition or show authority shall have an accredited veterinarian on call whenever there are animals on the premises. 4. All cattle, sheep, goats, swine and privately owned cervids shall bear official USDA identification before they leave their home premises. Swine require official identification prior to being exhibited. 5. Upon request, a person who exhibits livestock shall present for inspection all reports, test charts, and appropriate health certificated required to accompany livestock. 6. A fair, exposition, exhibition, or show authority shall do all of the following a. Notify exhibitors of health tests and certificates requires for importation and exhibition. b. Examine and approve required official animal identification, health certificates, reports, test charts, certificates, or other required documentation before commingling with other animals. c. Notify exhibitors whether or not poultry vaccinated against Infectious Laryngotrachetis (ILT) are allowed in the fair, exhibition, exposition, or show. d. Provide shipping arrangements for all swine exhibited that are `to be removed from the fair, exhibition, exposition, or show facility for direct movement to slaughter or a livestock auction market as defines in Licensing Livestock dealers, 1937 PA284, MCL 287.121-287.131. 7. A fair, exhibition, exposition, or show authority may require additional testing or vaccination of animals before entry and during the fair, exhibition, exposition, or show authority. 8. Whenever an official test is conducted or an official vaccination is administered, livestock shall, unless exempted by the director, be permanently identified in a manner approved by the director. 9. Unless otherwise approved by the director, a facility for exhibition of livestock shall be constructed to allow sufficient separation of each exhibitor’s livestock. The facility shall be constructed of a material that can be adequately cleaned and disinfected. 10. An exhibition building or yarding facility shall be cleaned and disinfected with an United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved disinfectant used in accordance with label instructions before livestock are admitted by removing from premises all manure, litter, hay, straw and forage from pens, runways, and show rings; and thoroughly disinfecting walls, partitions, floors, mangers, awarding facilities, and runways in a manner approved by the director. For a complete list of disinfectants, please refer to www.michigan.gov/mda-exhibitinfo GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE ANIMALS 1. Out-of-state livestock for exhibition shall meet the requirements prescribed for importation of animals of that species and shall be accompanied by a copy of an official interstate health certificate or an official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian from the state of origin. 2. Livestock shall not be diverted to a premises other than the destination site named on the official interstate health certificate. 3. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that all requirements for testing, identification, and official interstate health certificate or official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection are fulfilled prior to importation and that proof of fulfilling these requirements is provided to the director, fair, exhibition, exposition, or show authority upon request. 4. If vesicular stomatitis outbreaks have occurred in the state of origin within the past 12 months, the following statement must be included by the accredited veterinarian on any official interstate health certificate or official interstate certification of veterinary inspection for importation of equidae, into Michigan: “I have examined the animals listed on this certificate and have found no clinical signs of vesicular stomatitis. To the best of my knowledge, these animals have not been exposed to vesicular stomatitis within the previous 30 days, nor have they been vaccinated with vesicular stomatitis vaccine.” For a list of states that have had cases of Vesicular Stomatitis within the past 12 months, Please contact Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Animal Industry Division at 1-800-292-3939 or go to www.michigan.gov/animalimport and click on Equine (Horses, Mules, Donkeys, and Ponies) and then click on List of States. 9 OPEN CLASS Adult & Youth Superintendents Dairy Beef Sue Grover Gary Fox Martha Munsell Sheep David Roberts Missy Westphal Swine Eric Skym Jim Kennedy Home Arts Nancy Krebs Ann Clemons Virginia Peckens Sue Herbert GENERAL RULES The Fowlerville Agricultural Society management reserves to its Board of Directors the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrary settle all matters connected with Fair. It further reserves the right as in its judgment it may determine to withdraw all or pay in part, premium offering in all departments should an emergency exist and circumstances demand it. 1. Competition is open to the State of Michigan. 2. Exhibitors will be entitled to the privileges of this Association by paying a fee to the Treasurer and receive an Exhibitor’s one day ticket which will admit the exhibitor on any day of Fair week. 3. The management reserves to itself the right to refuse, accept conditionally and to cancel any entries and awards of prizes without claim for damages. If damages have resulted from the actions of an exhibitor, his family, an employee or said representative for the exhibitor, then Exhibitor will be responsible for payment of all damages and any expenses that have accrued from collection of said debt including any and all court expenses. If Exhibitor is a minor, then the legal guardian will be responsible for said damages. 4. Entries shall not be accepted after JUNE 15 for LIVESTOCK and July 1 for NON-LIVESTOCK, unless the time is extended through appropriate action by the Fair. It is highly recommended to your entry electronically to ensure correct class entry by exhibitor. Those making application for open class entry by mail send to Fowlerville Family Fair, PO Box 372, Fowlerville MI 48836, or applications are available through the Internet at www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com, or applications can be faxed at 517-223-0280 or in person. Payment, if applicable, can be made by cash, check, and money order, or Visa, MasterCard or Discover. NO POSTMARKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Entry tags will be available at the Fair Office after July 12th for the convenience of quicker registration time. 5. Livestock arrival times: Sunday, July 24 – 8am to 6pm NO EXCEPTIONS. Anyone unable to make these times MUST make prior arrangements with the Superintendent before July 8. No livestock will be unloaded without Superintendent Approval. All animals must be in their proper places before Sunday, July 24th at 6pm. 6. No livestock exhibit shall be removed from the grounds before 12:01am on the last day of the fair. A request can be placed with your Superintendent wherein they will take it to the Board of Directors for review. A written document will be issued by the Secretary or President of the Board in response to the early request. Anyone removing a livestock exhibit without prior written permission will have their premium revoked and entry to the next year’s fair denied. This rule is strictly enforced. 7. No class and premium restrictions – refer to the Department. 8. No animal will be allowed to compete for premiums without a certificate of registration that must be produced on demand of the superintendent of the division. 9. All entries must be made in the name of the owner or joint owner, actual grower or producer. 10. Every article or animal upon the fairgrounds will be under control of the Executive Board; the Society will not be responsible for any damage or losses that may occur. Upon this condition entries are received. 11. Each article or animal on the fairgrounds must bear an entry card showing the division, section and class number duly filled out will be furnished by the Secretary. Exhibitors will see that their entry cards are in proper place and can be readily seen by the judges. 12. Various special premiums offered by individuals in addition to the regular premiums will be found in the appropriate classes to which special attention is invited. Those who desire to compete for any of these must so state to the Secretary and get special entry cards. 13. The Society reserves the right to withhold premiums awarded in every case where it shall appear to the Executive Committee, which the regulations have not been complied with or that fraud or deception or improper conduct has been practiced or attempted. 14. All awards for premiums will be paid according to special rulings except in conditions beyond the control of the Board of Directors, when they will be paid pro-rated of receipts. 15. Premiums will be paid by check within 60 days of close of the Fair. **All checks MUST be cashed within 90 days of date written. 16. APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS: An exhibitor compelled to bring a complaint regarding conflict of interest of the judge, disqualification of an exhibit or exhibitor; Exhibitor, group leader or superintendent’s behavior, or eligibility of an exhibit shall make a formal protest in writing to the Fair Board Executive Committee no later than ten days following the end of fair. All protests shall be referred to a special committee, which shall review the protest with interested parties and give parties an opportunity to submit evidence. Report of findings shall be made to the fair board for final decision on the protest not to exceed 15 days. The party against whom the protest was filed shall have the right to read the statement of protest. Exhibitor may file appeal to the Department of Agriculture within 45 days of filing the initial complaint if the exhibitor is not satisfied with the association’s action. The Department of Agriculture shall have 60 days after receipt of any appropriately filed appeal to investigate the complaint, and shall issue a finding of fact and notice of department action and any recommended actions for the association. 17. Exhibitors will not be permitted to sell their goods during the fair without special permission from the Secretary, though they may receive book orders, and all articles or animals may have the price of each attached. 18. Exhibitors refusing or failing to exhibit livestock when so ordered by the Superintendent in charge shall forfeit all fees at the discretion of the Superintendent. 19. Exhibitors are warned that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to officials on the part of the owner or attendant will forfeit his entrance and other fees. The management reserves the power to remove any person or animal from the show without being liable for compensation. 20. The management will in no case assume or pay the transportation charge on articles sent for exhibit or assumes or pay any expense in their delivery to the grounds. 21. The management will use diligence to insure the safety of stock or articles after their arrival and placement BUT IN NO CASE WILL THEY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR, AND UPON THIS CONDITION ARE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. 22. Every person who is subject to these rules herein exempts and discharges the Board of Directors and/or Fair Managers, its agents, servants and employees, from liability of any loss, damage or injury to himself or to his property whether caused by the said Board, its agents, servants or employees, or by any other cause. Every exhibitor will be responsible for any injury that may be occasioned to any exhibitor, and shall indemnify the management against all claims for injury 10 Your assistance and efforts in the judging of exhibits is part of a process that begins with the entries as early as June and ends when all checks are mailed and books balanced in November. Your role in this process is important and far-reaching in the Mid-Michigan area. The Fowlerville Family Fair is grateful to you for your support and invites your comments and suggestions for future changes or improvements. Competitive exhibits at the Fowlerville Family Fair are on display to the public and for judging competition as a Fair Show. These exhibits are not intended to be displays of professional talents (except in a few cases where stated in the Premium Book) but are to be considered as competitive efforts by amateurs trying to do a good job. Judges are asked to keep this concept in proper perspective when it comes to placing based on the type and quality of display entered in the particular classes being judged. Please do not base your consideration on predetermined standards of another show. Exception to this would be in livestock departments where a standard of perfection or a breed standard exists. We should keep in mind that Fairs are a neighborly competition type of happening. Therefore, judging should take place along this same thinking. Judges need not award a premium where there is no merit even if there is no competition. Where there is partial merit, an award may be made accordingly. The procedures outlined herein are used in all Departments of the Fowlerville Family Fair and are put forth here as a guide to new judges and a reminder to returning judges. All entries for competition at the Fowlerville Family Fair are made on entry application forms supplied by the Fowlerville Family Fair. This form asks for all the information regarding Department, Division, Section and Class of entry plus the description as found in the Premium Books. The entire competitive exhibit record keeping process is computerized for accuracy and convenience of the exhibitor, the Judges and the Fair Staff. For each exhibit class at the Fowlerville Family Fair, several thousand in all, we have prepared a separate form in advance of our judging schedule called a Judge’s Sheet. This computer form lists complete Department, Division, Section, Class and description as in the premium book as well as the premiums and placing offered for competition. Also listed on the Judge’s Sheet will be the Exhibitor number of Exhibitor having an exhibit entered in the class listed. Once all entries are in and all have been checked for entry on the judge’s sheet, the Department is ready to be judged. At this point the Department Helpers will work with the judge and indicate the class to be judged and how many individual entries have been placed for the judging in that class. The judge should complete the judging of that class and give the results to the Department Helper using the individual exhibitor number on each exhibit as the means of identification. It is of utmost importance that the correct results of the judge’s decision be recorded accurately by all people involved. This becomes the official judging record and is the only way verifications can be made in responding to judging complaints and State Audits. It is extremely important that the judge develops a smooth working procedure with the Department Staff at all times to minimize errors and omissions. occasioned by any animal owned or exhibited by him or arising from the acts or negligence of any servant or employee of such exhibitor. 23. For space on grounds, buildings or tents contact the Fair Office or Superintendent in charge. 24. Exhibitors desiring to erect separate buildings or requiring additional work on the building already existing must notify the Secretary. In all cases the exhibitor must bear the expense. 25. Special rules at beginning of departments take preference over general rules. 26. Only two (2) premiums will be awarded to any one livestock exhibit in any one class unless otherwise stated. 27. After 4-H, open class adult and youth entries close, you may not change or switch Department, Divisions, Sections or Classes. 28. Special Offers – The Fowlerville Family Fair is not responsible for payment of Special Offers by various associations and individuals. 29. EFFECTIVE FOR THE FOWLERVILLE FAMILY FAIR – YOUTH EXHIBITORS. The age for participating youth shall be those who attain the age of nine (9) during the calendar year for livestock. For explicit rules on open youth livestock refer to the Livestock Departments. Age requirements on non-livestock exhibitors are 5-19. For explicit rules on open youth non-livestock, refer to Open Youth Division. 30. The Fowlerville Agricultural Society has an Animal Health Protocol and Emergency Quarantine Plan in place. To view a copy of this please see website www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com or request a copy from the Fair office. 31. Michigan law (Animal Industry Act 466 of 1988, section 287.711b) requires ALL sheep and goats to be officially identified PRIOR to movement off their home premises’. The following link identifies the list of different types of identification recognizes as official USDA Scrapie Program Identification for sheep and goats in Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-48096_48112-12835-,00.html More information about the scrapie eradication program can be found at: http://www.eradicatescrapie.org/Additional%20Resources/scrapie%20 and%20You%20Brochure%20(ASI).pdf 32. The fair reserves the right to pro-rate or eliminate premiums if funding is not received from the State of Michigan or fair receipts are insufficient to pay expenses. JUDGES 1. Judges will examine the premium list and rules with care. They will in no case award a premium where there is partial merit. Second premium may be awarded although no first premium may be given. 2. Judges are requested to render impartial justice both to the exhibitor and to the Society, observing that is not the purpose of full and ample justice to worthy exhibitors. 3. Judges will permit no person to interfere while at their work. Competitors interfering with the judges will forfeit their right to the premiums. 4. No exhibitor can act as a judge in any department in which he is an exhibitor or in which he is in any way interested. 5. Superintendents are requested to verify the awards of the judges in the presence of all competitors. They will correct any errors, if any have been made, before returning the judges book to the Secretary. 6. Judges will receive their charge by the Fair Board. GUIDE TO THE JUDGES: The Department Superintendent should not enter into any of the judging processes or procedures except to assist in locating all exhibits and determining when all assigned judging has been completed. We ask the cooperation of all judges in this matter and encourage each judge to alert the Fair Office to violations or interference. The Judge is expected to abide by all rules, regulations and guidelines as specified in the Fair Premium Book. The general rules and specific department rules are found in each premium book published by the Fowlerville Family Fair. Following the competition of judging and recording of the results, the judge is finished with that particular assignment (some judges have several assignments). For information only – the balance of the record process goes like this. The Judging results are entered into the computer for tabulation of premium statement and premium check for each exhibitor. The computer prints out all statements and reports. All the records relating to the premium statements must be kept on file by the Fair at least 4 years for State Audit. EXHIBITORS NOTICE – HOW TO ENTER YOUR EXHIBITS AT THE FAIR Every effort has been made to make this year’s book as complete as possible. Exhibitors should examine this premium book in order to thoroughly understand the manner in which the fair is conducted, and to prevent mistakes that could occur. READ THE RULES if in doubt as to what to do, inquire of those whose business it is to assist you. An exhibitor shall make application for entries in all departments by electronic form via www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com or use of the printed form provided by the fair for this purpose. The exhibitor, by signing this form, agrees to comply with the instructions printed upon it and in the premium list. Preference is to utilize the electronic form to ensure accuracy of classes entered by exhibitor. SPECIAL NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS 1. Remember that not all ribbons places on an animal or articles are awarded premiums. 11 2. WE MUST BE GOVERNED STRICTLY BY THE RECORD ON THE JUDGE’S SHEETS. No alteration can be made after the Judge’s sheets have been returned to the office. 3. Keep your entry ticket until you have received your premium check. 4. NO PETS ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS. No dogs, cats or pets of any kind or exotic animals are allowed; with the exception of certified service animals (including Police K-9), unless they are a part of an authorized show or exhibit. Show dogs, cats and pocket pets must be entered as an exhibitor. ALL pets that are shown must stay in their show exhibit area. Authorized exhibit animals must enter and exit on scheduled days and gates only and not be carried, or walked through public areas if at all avoidable. NO PETS IN CAMPING AREA with the exception of service animals. 5. Premium checks must be cashed within 90 days of date written. If you believe any mistakes have been made, it will be necessary to send in your entry ticket to stream line the research to determine and correct any mistakes. 6. If there is a problem/mistake with your premium payment or if payment has not been received, please notify the Fair Office immediately. No changes can be made on checks after September 30, 2016. Checks are valid for only 90 days from date written on checks. 7. Fees shall not be refunded on any articles entered but not exhibited. 8. Fees shall not be refunded for any animal entered but not exhibited, except where the request for refund is presented in writing with the exhibitor’s reason for such request and which is accepted by the Directors. 9. Exhibitors wishing to enter Open Class must use Open Class entry forms, and pay the Open Class exhibitors fees and per animal fee. 10. Entries are unlimited, although a maximum of 25 entries per exhibitor will be paid premiums with the exception of livestock exhibits in the Open Class Department. 25 premiums will be paid at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and it is NOT guaranteed that all 1st place or all 2nd place premiums will be paid. Additional Camp (over week) $20.00 per day Cattle (per head & tack) $ 4.00 Swine (per head) $ 4.00 Sheep (per head) $ 4.00 Stall (tack & animal) $ 2.00 Draft Horse Pull $25.00 Online Service Fee $ 2.00 *Limit four (4) animals per pen unless otherwise noted by superintendent. All cattle limit one (1) per stall. All swine limit two (2) per stall unless sow (one (1) per stall). ALL tack stalls will be subject to stall/pen fees. Cattle tack will incur same rate as animal. Miscellaneous Provisions 1. Persons having claims against the Association must present them to the Secretary at the close of the Fair, in order that they may be examined at the first meeting of the Board. 2. The Police and other officers at the Fair will exercise all care possible to protect all patrons. 3. An ample police force will be kept on the grounds and every effort will be made for the security of exhibitors and others in attendance but the Association WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR. Admissions General Information Concerning Admissions 1. All persons (except children age 5 and under) MUST be provided with tickets to obtain admission. Tickets for helpers, privilege, and special tickets will be issued only upon requisition and to meet actual necessities. 2. The Gatekeeper is directed to admit no one who does not show an authorized ticket issued by the association. TICKETS THAT ARE LOST, FORGOTTEN, LEFT AT HOM OR OTHERWISE OUT OF POSSESSION, WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ADMISSION. Fair Week Admission – General Gate General Admission $ 6.00 Children (age 6-12) $ 3.00 Children (4 & Under) Free Parking Free Season Pass Good for 6 days (per person) $20.00 / $10 with open class *Pre-Fair purchase only until 7/24/16 ALL ENTRIES FOR OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 15, 2016 and ALL NON-LIVESTOCK ENTRIES BY JULY 1, 2016. 1. Use the entry blank enclosed with Entry Book and Entry forms are also available online at www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com Entries may be submitted online also with an online convenience service fee of $2.00 additional to the cost of entries. 2. Write your name and address plainly. 3. Make entries conform to premium list rules and classifications. 4. Give Department, Division, Section, Class and accurate description of entry. 5. Return entry form with fees to Fowlerville Agricultural Society, PO Box 372, Fowlerville, MI 48836 or Fax to (517) 223-0280 or submit online. Entries may also be completed in person at the Fowlerville Family Fair Office. Forms of payment received: Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, Master Card or Discover. 6. ABSOLUTLY NO REFUNDS – all entries are final. “Any person who shall wrongfully or maliciously gain admission to the fairgrounds contrary to rules of said society, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not less than one ($1) dollar or more than twenty-five ($25) dollars or imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, or such fine and imprisonment both at the discretion of the court before whom the offender may be tried.” -MICHIGAN STATE LAW FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Entry Fee (all ages) $10.00 *Exhibitor will receive one(1) DAY admission pass with entry. **Livestock Exhibitors will receive one (1) WEEK admission pass with entry. Week Pass $10.00 *with entry fee **limit 2 Exp. 7/23/16 Additional pass $20.00 Camper Permit $80.00 (Primitive Only) 12 NEW RULE CHANGES AS OF 2016 1. All exhibitors will pay $10 entry fee (no discounts for specific age groups). Livestock entries will accrue additional fees (per head; per stall) 2. Exhibitors not exhibiting in Livestock classes will receive a one (1) day admission pass. 3. Livestock exhibitors will receive one (1) week pass to ensure care of animals. 4. Week long pass may be purchased for $10 with Open Class entry fee, limit of 2 per exhibitor. *Please note – no discounted passes sold after July 23, 2016. 5. All Home Arts (non-livestock) Exhibits will be released Sunday, July 32, 2016 between 9:00am and 1:00pm ONLY! There will be absolutely NO early release! Fowlerville Agricultural Society, Fowlerville Family Fair and their Board of Directors, staff and volunteers will not be held liable for projects not retrieved during those hours. 6. Open Class Home Arts age groups are both listed together at the beginning of each Department. Please use appropriate numbers. Please take note: Youth Departments have a ‘Y’ behind the numbers and this must be used when filling out entry forms (both paper and online). 7. Limit four (4) animals per pen unless noted by superintendent. All cattle, limit one (1) per stall, all swine 2 per stall (sow 1 per stall). 8. You are strongly encouraged to enter online to ensure adequate information for each class you wish to enter. An online entry fee of $2.00 will be added to the entry fee. 9. Please see Photography for complete change of rules. (No Frames) 10. Please see Arts for complete change of rules. 11. All Open Class animals will not be released prior to 12:01am on the last day of fair (Sunday 12:01am). 13 LIVESTOCK All youth for livestock exhibition must have reached the age of 9 prior to the date of show. DEPARTMENT 1 – DAIRY CATTLE ENTRY DUE JUNE 15 Sue Grover - Superintendent Certificates of registration must be furnished to the superintendent. Health Papers and Registration Papers will be checked by 6:00pm Sunday. Please see livestock health requirements before entering. Section 1 – Holstein Section 2 – Jersey Section 3 – Guernsey Section 4 – Brown Swiss Section 5 – Ayrshire Section 6 – Milking Shorthorns Section 7 – Supreme Champion (trophy or plaque) Get of Sire: Shall consist of three animals at least two females, any age, the get of one sire. Animals need not be owned by exhibitor. Name and number of sire must be given. Produce of Dam: Shall consist of two animals, either sex, any age, the produce of same dam. Produce need not be owned by exhibitor. Name and number of dam must be given. Young Herd: Shall consist of three animals from Junior Calf thru Senior Yearling, two of which must be females. Must be bred by exhibitor but may be in the names of different members of the same family or partnership. Dairy Herd: Shall consist of four females. Each cow shall have freshened but need not be in milk. Any animals shown in group classes must have been entered in the single classes. Premiums for this Division with the exception of Ribbon Classes will be: Place: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 $10 $9 $7 $5 $3 $2 $1 Class 1 Bull calf born between Aug 31 ’15 & April 1 ‘16 2 Yearling bull born between Jan 1 ’14 & Sept 1 ‘15 3 Champion Bull – Ribbon Only 4 Jr. Heifer calf born between Mar 1 & May 1 ‘16 5 Interned calf born between Dec 1 ’15 & Feb 28 ‘16 6 Sr. Calf born between Sept 1 ’15 & Nov 20 ‘15 7 Summer yearling born between June 1 & Aug 31 ‘15 8 Jr. Yearling born between Mar 1 & May 31 ‘15 9 Winter yearling born between Dec 1 ’14 & Feb 29 ‘15 10 Sr. yearling born between Sept 1 & Nov 30 ‘14 11 Jr. Champion – Ribbon Only 12 Best 3 junior female 19 2 yr. old cow born between Sept 1 ’12 & Aug 31 ‘14 20 3 yr. old cow born between Sept 1 ’11 & Aug 31 ‘13 21 4 yr. old cow born between Sept 1 ’10 & Aug 31 ‘12 22 Aged cow born before Sept 1 ‘10 23 Sr. Champion – Ribbon Only 24 Grand Champion – Ribbon Only 26 Get of Sire 27 Produce of Dam 28 Young Herd 30 Daughter Dam 14 DEPARTMENT 3 – BEEF CATTLE ENTRY DUE JUNE 15 Gary Fox – Superintendent Martha Munsell – Asst. Superintendent Registration Papers will be checked at 6:00pm Monday. Please read carefully the new Health Livestock Rules and arrival times in the front of the book. All youth for livestock exhibition must have reached the age of 9 prior to the date of show. Section 33 – Herefords Section 34 – Aberdeen Angus Section 35 – Belted Galloway Section 36 – Simmental Section 37 – Charolaise Section 38 – Main Anjou Section 39 – All Other Breeds Section 40 – Supreme Champion (trophy or plaque) Premiums for this Division with the exception of Ribbon Classes will be: Place: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 $10 $9 $7 $5 $3 $2 $1 Class 60 Two yr. old bulls calved Jan-April 30 ‘14 61 Summer sr. yearling bulls calved May-Aug 31 ‘14 62 Sr. yearling bull calved between Sept 1 & Dec 31 ‘14 63 Jr. yearling bull calved between Jan 1 & April 20 ‘15 64 Summer yearling bull calved between May 1 & Aug 31 ‘15 65 Sr. bull calf calved between Sept 1 & Dec 31 ‘15 66 Jr. bull calf calved between Jan 1 & April 20 ‘16 67 Grand Champion Bull – Ribbon Only 68 Reserve Champion Bull – Ribbon Only 69 Three bulls any age owned by exhibitor 70 Two bulls bred and owned by exhibitor 71 Two yr. old heifer calved between Jan 1 & April 30 ‘14 72 Two yr. old heifer calved between May 1 & Aug 31 ‘14 73 Sr. yearling heifer calved between Sept 1 & Dec 31 ‘14 74 Jr. Yearling heifer calved between Jan 1 & April 30 ‘14 75 Summer yearling calf calved between May 1 & Aug 31 ‘15 76 Sr. heifer calf calved between Sept 1 & Dec 31 ‘15 77 Jr. Heifer calf calved between Jan 1 & April 31 ‘16 78 Cow & calf of the current year 79 Grand Champion Female – Ribbon Only 80 Reserve Champion Female – Ribbon Only 81 Two females bred and owned by exhibitor 82 Get of Sire: 4 animals, both sexes owned by exhibitor 83 Pair of Yearlings: 1 junior or summer yearling bull and 1 junior or summer yearling heifer 84 Pair of Calves: 1 junior or senior bull and 1 junior or senior heifer 85 Produce of Dam 86 Dam and Daughter 15 DEPARTMENT 5 – SHEEP ENTRY DUE JUNE 15 David Roberts – Superintendent Melissa Westphal – Assistant Superintendent SPECIAL RULES All exhibitors must produce Registry Certificates upon Superintendent’s request. A sheep may be exhibited in one individual class only. Animals must have been shown in individual classes to be eligible for groups. An exhibitor may make one per group class entry. Date of splitting Jr. and Sr. Lambs classes is January 1. The fairs will be following Scrapie Eradication State, Federal & Industry uniform methods and rules. Refer to rules in general section. Health and Registration Papers will be checked by 6:00pm Sunday. Animals will be removed from pens and shown in show ring by owner or designated showman. Please inform Superintendent if this is not possible due to the safety of human and animals. All youth for livestock exhibition must have reached the age of 9 prior to the date of show. Section 63 – Shropshire Section 73 – Dorset Section 64 – Corriedale Section 74 – Columbia Section 65 – Suffolk Section 75 – Rambouillet Section 66 – Montadale Section 76 – Targhee Section 67 – Black Top or Delaine Section 77 – Natural Colored Sheep Section 68 – Hampshire Section 78 – Border Cheviot Section 69 – Oxford Section 79 – Wether Type Section 70 – Southdown Section 80 – Any Other Breed Not Listed Section 71 – Lincoln & Cotswold Section 81 – Supreme Champion (trophy or plaque) Section 72 – Romney Premiums for this Division with the exception of Ribbon Classes will be: Individual Classes Place: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 $10 $9 $7 $5 $3 $2 $1 Group Classes Place: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 $10 $9 $7 $5 $3 $2 $1 Class 132 Yearling Ram 133 Sr. Ram Lamb 134 Jr. Ram Lamb 135 Pair of Ram Lambs 136 Grand Champion Ram – Ribbon Only 137 Reserve Champion Ram – Ribbon Only 139 Yearling Ewe 140 Pair of Yearling Ewes 141 Sr. Ewe Lamb 142 Jr. Ewe Lamb 143 Pair of Ewe Lambs 144 Grand Champion Ewe – Ribbon Only 145 Reserve Champion Ewe 147 Pair of Lambs – Both sexes 148 Pen of 4 Lambs 149 Pair of Yearlings 150 Get of Sire: 3 head, same sire-bred and owned by exhibitor 151 Best of Four Head: 1 Yearling Ram, 1 Ram Lamb, 1 Yearling Ewe, 1 Ewe Lamb 152 Flock: shall consist of 1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling Ewes and 2 Ewe Lambs Additional Suffolk Classes – Slick Shorn 153 Sr. Ram Lamb 154 Jr. Ram Lamb 155 Yearling Ewe 156 Sr. Ewe Lamb 157 Jr. Ewe Lamb Supreme Champion Class Class 160 Male – Trophy or plaque 161 Female – Trophy of plaque 16 DEPARTMENT 9 – SWINE ENTRY DUE JUNE 15 Eric Skym – Superintendent Jim Kennedy – Asst. Superintendent All sows two years old or over must have farrowed a litter previous to the Fair. An exhibitor may make but one herd entry. All papers must be checked before unloading. Please see Livestock Health Requirements before entering. Animals will be removed from pens and shown in show ring by owner or designated showman. Please inform Superintendent if this is not possible due to safety of humans and animal. All youth for livestock exhibition must have reached the age of 9 prior to the date of show. Section 106 – Chester Section 107 – Duroc Jersey Section 108 – Hampshire Section 109 – Yorkshires Section 110 – Any Other Breed Not Listed Premiums for this Division with the exception of Ribbon Classes will be: Place: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 $10 $9 $7 $5 $3 $2 $1 Section 106 – Chester Class Boars 212 213 214 215 216 217 Mature Boar December Boar January Boar February Boar March Boar Grand Champion Boar – Ribbon Only 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 Mature Sow December Sow January Sow February Sow March Sow Grand Champion Sow – Ribbon Only Four pigs from 1 litter (less than 6 months) Sow and suckling pigs (not less than 5) Herd: consisting of 1 Boar, any age, mature Sow, 1 Dec/Jan Sow and 1 Feb/Mar Sow Sows and Pigs 17 DEPARTMENT 100 – HORSE PULLS ENTRY DUE DAY OF EVENT Heavyweight State Championship Pull starts at 12:00pm Thursday, July 28, 2016 GENERAL RULES ENTRY FEE: $25 PURSE: $2500.00 Contest shall be governed by the Michigan Dynamometer Association rules. Decision of judges is final and issued immediately following conclusion of contest. Premiums will be awarded for the first 10 placing. Checks issued immediately following classes. Contestants MUST supply Social Security Number. Trophy for Horsemanship Premiums for Class 501: 1st - $475 2nd - $400 3rd – $350 4th - $275 5th - $250 6th - $200 7th - $175 8th - $150 9th - $125 10th - $100 Section 191 – Heavyweight Championship Horses Class 501 Heavyweight Horses Show takes place in infield grass. 18 PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING CORRECT AGE GROUP CLASS NUMBERS! Youth Departments will have letter Y behind numbers. Age Group Departments are listed at the top of each section. Please use appropriate numbers. All Entries MUST be turned in on Thursday, July 21, 2016 between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Except Baking and Floriculture. Baking Entries may be turned in on Friday, July 22, 2016 between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Floriculture may be turned in on Saturday, July 23, 2016 between 9:00 am and Noon. *** NO EXCEPTIONS*** 19 HOME ARTS Virginia Peckens – Superintendent Nancy Krebs Sue Herbert – Exhibit Coordinator Ann Clemons RULES ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE MADE BY JULY 1. THOSE MAKING ENTRY BY MAIL, SEND TO FOWLERVILLE FAIR ENTRIES, PO BOX 372, FOWLERVILLE, MI 48836. ALL CLASSES, DIVISIONS, AND ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com. ENTRIES CAN BE FAXED TO 517-223-0280 USING A CREDIT CARD IF FEES APPLICABLE. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE IN A PLACE ASSIGNED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT BY 6:00PM ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016. NO ENTRIES AFTER 6:00PM WILL BE ACCEPTED. Baking may come in on Friday July 22, 2016 until 6:00 p.m. Floriculture may come in on Saturday July 23, 2016 until 12:00 noon. ENTRIES MAY BE PICKED-UP SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016 9:00AM UNTIL 1:00PM. FOWLERVILLE FAMILY FAIR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS NOT PICKED UP AFTER THIS TIME. NO EARLY RELEASE OF PROJECTS WILLBE GRANTED FOR ANY REASON. 1. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. 2. Entry tags must be attached to all exhibits. Entry tags will be available July 14 at the Fair Office. 3. Premiums will be paid only on articles listed. No specials. 4. The superintendent reserves the right to determine whether an article is worthy of exhibition. 5. No more than 2 entries can be made in each class. Except for photography, exhibitor can only have 1 entry per class. 6. All articles entered for exhibition must be delivered in person. No article sent by parcel post or express will be accepted. 7. Every precaution will be taken to insure the safety of exhibits, but in no case will the management be responsible for loss or injury to same. 8. Any exhibit improperly entered will not be judged. 9. Any article which has been entered previously at the Fowlerville Family Fair is not eligible to be reentered. 10. Open class home arts youth classes are recommended for youth ages 5-19 (Exhibitors may exhibit through the calendar year in which they reach their 19th birthday). Youth exhibitors are allowed only two items per youth section. Youth exhibitors may enter one additional item per class but enter in the adult Class. 11. Same rules and judging schedule apply to Youth Department. Please make sure you are using the correct Department numbers when filling out entry forms. Fair management, staff, Superintendent or clerks will not be held responsible nor will change during fair if entered incorrectly. 12. Before submitting entry form please read general rules. 13. Exhibitors must leave building during judging, interference with judging in any way will disqualify exhibitors in all classes entered. DEPARTMENT 99 – LIVINGSTON COUNTY’S HOMEMAKER OF THE YEAR Section 241 – Homemaker Competition Application can be found on page 97. Rules 1. Open to all Livingston County residents, male and female ages 18 and older. 2. The same exhibitor cannot win award two consecutive years. 3. Exhibitor must be entered in Open Class in order to participate (see entry requirements below). 4. Exhibitor must attend Ladies’ Day activities on Monday, July 25, 2016 under the Finlan Gazebo. Judging will take place on Sunday, July 24, 2016 MUST BE PRESENT for interviews. Homemaker Award will be presented at the Ladies Day activities. (Judging takes place off site) 6. Entry form, essay, copy of open class entry, and a snapshot must be submitted no later than July 20, 2015. Open Class Entry form must be completed and returned by July 1, 2016. 7. Fowlerville Family Fair Homemaker will be the individual who earns the most points. Points will be totaled as follows: 25 points for written essay 100 points for interview with judges 25 points from ribbon values First Place ribbon = 5 points Second Place ribbon = 4 points Third Place ribbon = 3 points There will be 150 possible points. 8. Open Class Superintendent or her/his designee will supply to judges, prior to judging, confirmation of entries and award placements for applicants along with a picture of applicant’s entries. 9. Current year winner of Homemaker of the Year is eligible to compete for Michigan State Homemaker of the Year in following year. The Michigan State Homemaker of the Year competition in 2016 & 2017 will be held at Saginaw County Fair. Entry Requirements 1. Exhibitor must enter and show in any 5 of the different classes in the Home Arts sections. 2. Exhibitor must also be entered in: Department 99, Section 241, Class 999 Homemaker of the Year 3. Exhibitor must provide a completed application, along with a snapshot and their 2014 Open Class entry form to be considered. Class 999 Livingston County’s Fowlerville Family Fair Homemaker of the Year Award – Ribbon Only 20 DEPARTMENT 40 – ADULT NEEDLECRAFT & OTHER HANDICRAFT DEPARTMENT 60Y – YOUTH NEEDLECRAFT & OTHER HANDICRAFT Youth Learning Objective: To explore, experience and further the continued educations of needlecraft. Judging will be Friday Premiums for this Department: st nd rd 1 - $7 2 - $5 3 - $3 Section 242 – Afghans Class 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 Afghan kit Afghan stitch Afghan stitch embroidered Crocheted Embroidered on fabric Granny squares Infant or Childs Knitted Any other not listed above (please list article) Section 243 – Quilts-Amateur Class 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 Crazy Quilt Appliqué Best quilting Modern contemporary Kit Un-quilted tied patchwork (crazy quilts, cathedral windows, samplers, etc.) Patchwork Quilting, other than quilt Scrap bag quilt Small quilt up to 60 inches Embroidered quilts Hand Quilted Any other not listed above (please list article) Blocked – Pieced Quilt Section 244 – Quilts-Professional (ADULT ONLY) A professional quilter is someone who has earned money for teaching a quilting class or quilted for other people. Class 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 Crazy Quilt Appliqué Best quilting Modern contemporary Kit Un-quilted tied patchwork (crazy quilts, cathedral windows, samplers, etc.) Patchwork Quilting, other than quilt Scrap bag quilt Small quilt up to 60 inches Embroidered quilts Hand Quilted Any other not listed above (please list article) 21 Section 245 – Rugs Judging will be Thursday (Includes Wall Hangings and Pillows) Class 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 Braided Rya Hooked, wool material, contemporary design Hooked, wool material, traditional design Hooked, yard latchet, pre-stamped Hooked, yarn latchet, original design Punched Wall Hanging Any other not listed above Section 246 – Embroidery on Fabric (Includes Crewel, Surface Embroidery, Shadow Embroidery, Brazilian) Class 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 Clothing stitched with wool yarn (blouse, vest, skirt, etc.) Clothing stitched with other fibers Personal accessories stitched with wool yarn (purse, eyeglass cases, hat, etc.) Personal accessories stitched with other fibers Furniture stitched with wool yarn (chair, stool, etc.) Furniture stitched with other fiber Household accessories stitched with wool yarn (box, tray, bookend, book cover, pillow, bell pull, etc.) Household accessories stitched with other fiber Mounted pictures stitched with wool yarn Mounted pictures stitched with other fibers Cross-stitch, pre-stamped Smocking, adult clothing Smocking, child’s clothing Smocking, other than clothing Candle wicking Cutwork Embroidery on felt Chicken scratch Needle punch Any other not listed above Section 247 – Crocheting Class 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 Accessories Baby shawl or afghan Bedspread Blouse or sweater (adult) Child’s garment 5-12 yrs. Coat, suit or dress (adult) Doilies (please mount on contrasting color) Edgings Hat, gloves or mittens Hairpin lace Hot plate mat Infant, booties Infant, garment Infant, sweater Infant, two-piece set Infant, three-piece set Pillow Placemats Poncho, vest or cape (adult) Poncho, vest or cape (child) Potholders 22 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 Purse Rugs Shawl or stole Neck scarf Tablecloth Toys, stuffed Any other not listed above Section 248 – Spinning Class 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 Wool Flax Cotton Silk Felting Any other spinning (please state fiber) Handspun – then knitted, woven, or crochet into item Section 249 – Hand Knitting Class 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 1177 1178 Baby Afghan Bedspread Socks Hat, gloves or mittens Infant booties Infant garment Infant sweater Infant two-piece set Infant three-piece set Lady’s cardigan Coat, suit or dress (adult) Lady’s sweater or shell, plain stitch Lady’s sweater or shell, multi stitch Poncho, vest or cape Man’s cardigan sweater Men’s pullover sweater Man’s sleeveless sweater or vest Neck scarf or scarf set Pillow Shawl or stole Toy, stuffed Any other not listed above Section 250 – Counted Thread – Cross-Stitch Class 1189 1190 1191 1192 1193 1194 1195 1196 1197 1198 1199 1200 1201 Clothing Personal accessories Household accessories Mounted pictures, Aida cloth Mounted pictures, linen Stitched on dark fabric Original design (created by the stitcher – not from a commercial pattern) Pillows Table linens Wall hangings Holiday items Stamped cross-stitch Any other not listed above 23 Section 251 – Other Embroidery Categories (Counted thread, needlepoint & surface embroidery, hemstitching) Class 1210 1211 1212 1213 1214 1215 1216 1217 1218 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 Machine embroidery Silk ribbon embroidery Clothing Personal accessories Household accessories Original (created by stitcher – not from a commercial pattern) Furniture Pillows Silk & metal original Silk & metal other On plastic canvas Table linens Wall hangings Holiday items Mounted pictures Petit point Any other not listed above Section 252 – Lacemaking Class 1237 1238 1239 1240 1241 Tatting – wearing apparel, jewelry Tatting – home accessories and bookmarks Bobbin lace Fine knitting, fine crochet and hairpin lace Any other fine lace articles not listed above Section 253 – Sewing Class 1252 1253 1254 1255 1256 1257 1258 1259 1260 1261 1262 1263 1264 1265 1266 1267 1268 1269 1270 Adult coat/jacket (tailoring) Adult dinner dress Adult casual outfit Adult street or afternoon dress Adult suit (tailoring) Child’s outfit, 5-12 yrs. Confirmation, Baptism, Christening gown Formal Infants garments Mother and daughter outfit Shirt, blouse or vest Wedding dress Shorts, adults Slacks, adults Skirt, adult Nightwear Fleece garment Any other not listed above (name article) Sewing for missions Section 254 – Textile and Tube Painting Judging will be Thursday Class 1279 1280 1281 1282 1283 1284 Article of clothing Picture Pillowcase Quilt Tablecloth Any other not listed above (name article) 24 Section 255 – Seasonal Items Judging will be Thursday Class 1295 1296 1297 1298 1299 1300 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315 1316 1317 1318 Christmas dolls Christmas ornaments, beaded (limit 4) Christmas ornaments, bread dough (limit 4) Christmas ornaments, felt (limit 4) Christmas ornaments, needlework (limit 4) Christmas ornaments, any other (limit 4) Christmas stocking, crocheted Christmas stocking, knitted Christmas stocking, needlepoint Christmas stocking, fabric Christmas stocking, any other Christmas tree skirt Decoration – wall, door, ceiling or archway Nativity Pillow Tablecloth Wearing apparel, decorated Wreath, fabric Wreath, macramé Wreath, pinecone and/or natural materials Ceramics Christmas card rubber stamp Scarecrow Any other not listed above (name article) Section 256 – Weaving Class 1327 1328 1329 1330 1331 1332 1333 Afghans Personal accessories Clothing Household accessories Wall hangings Swedish weaving Any other not listed above 25 DEPARTMENT 43 – ADULT FOLK ART DEPARTMENT 63Y – YOUTH FOLK ART Youth Learning Objective: To stimulate, develop and explore creativity. Judging will be Thursday Section 257 – Folk Art Class Dolls (Original Dolls, no commercial parts or molds) 1343 1344 1345 1346 Apple head Ceramic (fired china or bisque) Cornhusk Fabric (no commercial pattern) Dolls made by entrant (Costume must be appropriate for the type of doll used) 1347 1348 1349 1350 1351 1352 Baby Doll Bride Doll and wardrobe (minimum three outfits) Holiday theme International (ethnic authenticity) Historic 1353 1354 1355 1356 1357 Reproductions (cast from commercial molds) Cloth Raggedy Ann and Andy (from commercial pattern) Famous characters Other cloth dolls (from commercial patterns) Ceramic, assembled from kit 1358 1359 1360 1361 1362 1363 1364 1365 1366 1367 1385 Candles, handmade Flowers, handmade Leather, carved Leather, stamped China painting Ceramics, original Ceramics, any other Painting on glass Stained glass Felt, Novelty Soap, handmade Commercial Design Dolls Folk Art Section 258 – Miniatures Youth Learning Objective: To stimulate, develop and explore creativity. (Guideline: All articles should be in proportion to the background area up to 12 inches) Class 1368 1369 1370 1371 1372 1373 1374 1375 Ceramic and china Doll house Doll house person Fabric Wood Store or shop miniature exhibit (complete exhibit may exceed 12 inches) Single room miniature exhibit (complete exhibit may exceed 12 inches) Any other not listed above Section 259 – Creative Hobby Crafts Youth Learning Objective: To stimulate, develop and explore creativity. Class 1383 1384 1386 1387 1388 1389 1391 Scrapbooking Sand Art Beadwork Bread dough items Eggs, artificial (decorated 4 only) Eggs, natural decorated (not less than 4) Jewelry, assembled materials 26 1392 1393 1394 1395 1396 1397 1398 1399 1400 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406 1407 1408 1409 1410 Jewelry, hand crafted Novelty items in doll form (pin cushions, broom, etc.) Paper tole Plaque String and wire art Tole painting Fabric coil baskets Toy, handmade cloth Twisted craft paper, basket Twisted craft paper, ornament Twisted craft paper, any other Decoupage Paper Mache China painting Dog and Cat biscuits (judged on decorations) Metal works One stroke decorative painting Any other not listed above Recycled Items Section 260 – Basketry Youth Learning Objective: To stimulate, develop and explore creativity. Class 1425 1426 1427 1428 1429 1430 1431 Splint Reed Combination of materials Original design Decorated (lined, painted, stenciled, stamped, beads, feathers, etc.) Miniature Any other not listed above Section 261 – Woodworking Youth Learning Objective: To stimulate, develop and explore creativity. Class 1444 1445 1446 1447 1448 1449 1450 Furniture Clocks Birdhouse or feeder Wood kit Lathe work Wooden toy, handmade Any other not listed above Section 262 – Collective Hobbies Youth Learning Objective: To stimulate, develop and explore creativity. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE MOUNTED OR BOXED SECURELY FOR DISPLAY Class 1461 1462 1463 1464 1465 1466 1467 1468 1469 1470 Dolls (6-10) Miniatures (6-15) Salt & Pepper (6-12 sets) Bells (6-15) Spoons (Limit 25) Buttons Thimbles (Limit 25) Pens and/or Pencils Worthy item not listed above Fair Memorabilia – Commemorative Ribbon or Gift Only Class Entries can be from any year 1886 – 2014. Entries can consist of posters, photographs, fairbooks, paraphernalia, (i.e. Shirts, matchbooks, buttons, etc.). Call Fair office (517) 223-8186 if you have questions of what can or cannot be entered. This class cannot hold past projects or current projects. The entries can be put into a collection form. This is a ribbon or commemorative gift only class. Entries will be displayed in a special area under grandstands. Remember: The older the better. The items MUST be from the Fowlerville Fair or the Michigan State Fair (1849-2009). Can be photograph(s), poster, advertisements, fairbook(s), etc. from any year prior to the current year for Fowlerville Fair or between 1849-2009 for Michigan State Fair. Exhibits may also include your projects with awards from a specific year (judging will be on a commemorative basis, not a class basis). 27 Section 263 – Rubber Stamp Class 1480 1481 1482 1483 1484 1485 Single Card Group of Cards Cloth Recycled materials Holiday Any other not listed above Section 264 – Woodcarving Youth Learning Objective: To stimulate, develop and explore creativity. Class 1486 1487 1488 1489 1490 1491 1492 1493 1494 1495 1496 1497 Caricature Relief Chip Realistic animals Human Bird and waterfowl Wood spirits Walking sticks and canes Wood burning Fish Mixed Media Any other not listed above Section 265 – Construction Toys Youth Learning Objective: To Explore and demonstrate creativity and imagination using brand name construction toys. Rules: 1. Includes Lincoln Logs, Lego’s, Kinex, etc. 2. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class. 3. Exhibit is one display, secured in a display box only if small pieces are part of the project. The project must be secure. 4. If a kit is used, must include instruction booklet or instruction on how project is meant to be put together. 5. Please enter into proper age group. Class 1500 1501 1502 1503 1504 1505 1506 1507 Original Design (5-9 yrs.) Original Design (10-12 yrs.) Original Design (13-19 yrs.) Original Design (Adult) Kit Build (5-9 yrs.) Kit Build (10-12 yrs.) Kit Build (13-19 yrs.) Kit Build (Adult) 28 DEPARTMENT 41 – ADULT CULINARY ARTS (FOOD) DEPARTMENT 61Y – YOUTH CULINARY ARTS (FOOD) Youth Learning Objective: To stimulate and teach proper methods of food preservation. Judging will be Saturday DIVISION 9 – CANNING RULES 1. No more than two (2) entries per class. 2. All canned food must be canned by the exhibitor within the last year. 3. Entry tags must be attached to all exhibits. 4. Premiums will be paid only on articles listed. No specials. 5. All articles entered for exhibition must be delivered in person. 6. Any exhibit improperly entered will not be judged. 7. Before submitting entry form, please read general rules. LABEL 1. The following form should be used in labeling each entry in this division. Label to be pasted neatly on the lettered side of the jar, near the bottom. Name of Contents: Kind or Variety: How canned (state method used): Date canned: 2. Jars used for canning should be standard, colorless glass. Tinted glass will not be accepted. 3. Exhibits must be processed by USDA approved methods. Premiums for this Department: st nd rd 1 - $7 2 - $5 3 - $3 Section 288 – Fruits Class 1520 1521 1522 1523 1524 1525 1526 1527 1528 1529 Applesauce Blueberries Red raspberries Sour cherries Sweet cherries Peaches Pears Plums Rhubarb Any other fruit Section 289 – Vegetables Class 1540 1541 1542 1543 1544 1545 1546 1547 1548 1549 1550 Corn Lima beans Green beans Yellow beans Beets Peas Carrots Tomatoes Asparagus Pumpkin Any other vegetable Section 290 – Jams & Jellies Class 1561 1562 1563 1564 1565 1566 1567 1568 1569 1570 Cherry jam Blackberry jam Raspberry jam Strawberry jam Any other jam Apple jelly Cherry jelly Currant jelly Grape jelly Any other jelly 29 Section 291 – Pickles Class 1581 1582 1583 1584 1585 1586 1587 1588 1589 1590 Bread and Butter Chunk Dill, cut Dill, whole Bean Green tomato Sweet Watermelon rind Pepper Any other not listed above (please name item) Section 292 – Relishes Class 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1608 Beet Chow-chow Corn Cucumber Horseradish Pepper Piccalilli Any other not listed above (please name item) Section 293 – Miscellaneous Class 1619 1620 1621 1622 1623 1624 1625 1626 Apple butter Catsup Chili sauce Juices Meat, fish, poultry Any other not listed above (please name item) Chutney Salsa Section 294- Dried Foods Class 1630 1631 1632 1633 Dried Fruits Dried Vegetables Dried Herbs Any other 30 DIVISION 41 – ADULT BAKING DIVISION 61Y – YOUTH BAKING Youth Learning Objective: To explore, experience and further the continued education of baking from scratch. Judging will be Friday RULES 1. No more than two (2) entries per class. 2. Entry tags must be attached to all exhibits. 3. Premiums will be paid only on articles listed. No specials. 4. All articles entered for exhibition must be delivered in person. 5. Any exhibit improperly entered will not be judged. Print name and address on adhesive tape and paste on bottom of dish used. Every possible care will be taken to save dishes. 6. One half of a cake may be entered if desired, with the exception of Cake Decorating. 7. Recipe MUST accompany any baking entry. 8. Fair does not provide refrigeration. Premiums for this Division: st nd 1 - $7 2 - $5 rd 3 - $3 Section 319 – Breads Class 1675 1676 1677 1678 1679 1680 1681 1682 1683 White (yeast) Whole wheat (yeast) Any other (yeast) Whole wheat (quick) Banana (quick) Date (quick) Any other (quick) 3 muffins Coffee cake 1695 Section 320 – Pies Class 1694 1695 1696 1697 1698 1699 Apple Berry Cherry Pecan Lemon Any other not listed above (please name item) Section 321 – Cakes Class 1710 1711 1712 1713 1714 1715 1716 1717 Chocolate White Yellow Marble or Ribbon Spice Carrot Banana Any other not listed above (please name item) Section 322 – Cookies (3 cookies on a plate – 2 displayed, 1 will be eaten) Class 1728 1729 1730 1731 1732 1733 1734 1735 1736 1737 1738 1739 Chocolate chip Peanut butter Sugar cookies Molasses Bar cookies No-bake cookies Any other drop cookie Any other rolled cookie Brownies Candy Pressed Any other cookie not listed above (please name item) 31 Section 323 – Decorated Cakes Class 1750 1751 1752 1753 1754 1755 Tiered Holiday or Theme Sculptured Shaped cakes Sheet cake Any other not listed above 32 DEPARTMENT 42 – ADULT FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 62Y – YOUTH FINE ARTS Youth Learning Objective: To promote creative interest in fine art. Judging will be Saturday Sponsored, planned and staffed by the LIVINGSTON FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION & the FOWLERVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS 1. Pre-entry registration is required, see notice to exhibitors, deadline is July 1. 2. The size of entry MUST be included in the description on entry form. If enter online, please let fair office know. 3. All articles entered for premiums in this division shall have been made within two years preceding the fair. 4. No entry shown at the fair in previous years is acceptable. 5. Exhibit must be work of the exhibitor. 6. Committee reserved the right to refuse any article that is not neat, properly framed and MUST BE PROPERLY WIRED FOR HANGING. *Instruction video may be found on www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com under “Open Class”. Full written instructions can also be found in the back of this booklet or on Fair website. 7. All exhibits must be categorized by the exhibitor before entering. All entries improperly entered will not be judged. 8. Copies should be identified with a C in lower right hand corner. 9. All entries must be brought to the Fine Arts Section under the Grandstand Thursday, July 21, between 9:00am – 6:00pm NO EXCEPTIONS. Livingston Fine Arts Association will award an additional ribbon in each section of Drawing, Watercolor, and Oil & Acrylic. Exhibits must be called for on Sunday, July 31, 2016 between 9:00am – 1:00pm ONLY. 10. SPECIAL OFFERS – The Fowlerville Family Fair is not responsible for payment of special offers by carious associations and individuals. 11. No more than two entries per class. 12. Exhibitors must leave building during judging, interference with judging in any way will disqualify exhibitors in all classes entered. Premiums for Department: st nd 1 - $7 2 - $5 rd 3 - $3 Section 371 – Drawing-Amateur (YOUTH) 5-8 Years of Age Class 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Pen Pencil & Colored Pencil Charcoal Pastel Mixed media Section 372 – Drawing-Amateur (YOUTH) 9-13 Years of Age Class 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Pen Pencil & Colored Pencil Charcoal Pastel Mixed media Section 373 – Drawing-Amateur (Adult / Youth) 14-18 Years of Age and Adult Class 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Pen Pencil & Colored Pencil Charcoal Pastel Mixed media Section 374 – Drawing-Professional (ADULT) Same classes as Section 373 33 Section 375 – Watercolor – Amateur (YOUTH) 5-8 Years of Age Class 2158 2159 2160 2161 2163 2164 2165 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other Section 375 – Watercolor – Amateur (YOUTH) 9-13 Years of Age Class 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other Section 375 – Watercolor-Amateur (ADULT & YOUTH) 14-18 Years of Age and Adult Class 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other Section 376 – Watercolor-Professional (ADULT) Same classes as Section 375 Section 377 – Oil – Amateur (YOUTH) 5-8 Years of Age Class 2174 2175 2176 2177 2179 2180 2181 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other Section 377 – Oil – Amateur (YOUTH) 9-13 Years of Age Class 2182 2183 2184 2185 2187 2188 2189 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other 34 Section 377 – Oil-Amateur (ADULT & YOUTH) 14-18 Years of Age and Adult Class 2033 2034 2035 2036 2038 2039 2040 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other Section 378 – Oil-Professional (ADULT ONLY) Same classes as Section 377 Section 379 – Acrylic – Amateur (YOUTH) 5-8 Years of Age Class 2190 2191 2192 2193 2195 2196 2197 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other Section 379 – Acrylic – Amateur (YOUTH) 9-13 Years of Age Class 2198 2199 2200 2201 2203 2204 2205 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other Section 379 – Acrylic-Amateur (ADULT & YOUTH) 14-18 Years of Age and Adult Class 2051 2052 2053 2054 2056 2057 2058 Landscape Seascape Birds and Animals Portrait Still Life Floral Any other Section 380 – Acrylic-Professional (ADULT ONLY) Same classes as Section 379 Section 403 – Literature, Creative Writing Class 2152 2153 2155 2156 2157 2158 Poetry 10 lines or less Longer poems 10 lines or more Short story more than 1-5 pages in length Exhibit 3 short poems or 1 long poem with illustrations Children’s Story YOUTH ONLY – Youth Essay; The subject manner will change annually. MAX 2 pgs. 2016 Subject – “Why My Grandparent is the Best” (will be broken into age categories). (5-8; 9-11; 12-14; 15-19) 35 DEPARTMENT 44 – ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT 64Y – YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY Youth Learning Objective: To promote interest in photography, possible influence to future career. Judging will be Saturday Sponsored, Planned and Staffed by THE IMAGEMAKERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB of Livingston County The Image Makers Photography Club of Livingston County is pleased to sponsor a Judge’s Choice Award for the top photography entry. RULES 1. No more than one (1) entry per class. 2. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. 3. Any picture which has been entered previously at the Fowlerville Family Fair is not eligible to be reentered. 4. A photo must be neatly and securely attached to standard, rigid mat boards (neutral colors are recommended) with secure adhesive (dry mount or photo mount) Poster board, construction paper and other thin, flimsy materials will not be accepted for displaying photographs. Adequate adhesive shall be used to withstand high temperatures and humidity experienced during Fair week. Mounting corners, masking tape, cellophane tape, and rubber cement are not adequate adhesive. Do not use tape and/or string. 5. Due to limited space: Size requirements for Photographs: only one photograph per mat board is allowed, maximum photo size 8”x10”. Photos shall be whole, standard weight mounting boards no larger than 11”x14”, borders around photo shall be no larger than the next standard size (i.e. 8x10 photo on a 11x14 mat), with the exception of Collages (16”x20” max). Entries shall not exceed the thickness of two mat standard mat boards. Photos in frames will not be allowed. No hangers, special tabs or other devices for hanging photos are not necessary will not be allowed. 5. PHOTO COLLAGE is groups of pictures that tell a story. They consist of not less than six (6) and not more than twelve (12) photographs mounted on a single mounting board not larger than 16”x20” measured at the outermost point. Prints may be any size. 6. All photos will either be displayed on shelving or staples to display panels. 7. For identification purposes, please write neatly the name of exhibitor on the back side. This will ensure proper identification should the tag be lost. Tags shall be fastened by the string (provided by Fair) to the backs of mat boards with cellophane or masking tape so tags hang over the front, upper right corner when the photos are viewed on display. 8. Exhibitors must leave building during judging, interference with judging in any way will disqualify exhibitors in all classes entered. 9. Judges records are the only source from which premiums are awarded. Judges, Superintendents, and Board of Directors reserve the right to not award premiums/ribbons for entries not worthy, even when there is no competition. NOTE: Photographs are judged by professional photographers who consider primarily the composition, sharpness, color quality and balance, creativity, originality and overall skills required to capture various subjects. Exhibits removed prior to scheduled release times will result in forfeit of premiums and denied entry for subsequent years. Photos not removed from fairgrounds will be discarded. Premiums for Department: st nd 1 - $7 2 - $5 rd 3 - $3 Section 401 – Black and White Prints Class 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 Capturing the moment Plants (trees, etc.) Animals (fish, fowl & furry beasts) Sports Night scenes Livingston County Patterns & Abstracts Gardens Close-ups (within an arm’s length) Scenic Scapes - Land Scenic Scapes - Water Cats Still Life Architecture Transportation Lighthouses Dogs Seasons Digitally Enhanced (anything changed on computer) Portraits Any other not listed above Section 402 – Color Prints Class 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 Capturing the moment Plants (trees, etc.) Animals (fish, fowl & furry beasts) Sports Night Scenes 36 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2140 2141 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 Livingston County Abstracts, Patterns & Hand Colored Close-ups (within arm length) Scenic Scapes - Land Scenic Scapes - Water Cats Still Life Architecture Photo Collage (Black & White or Color) Transportation Lighthouses Dogs Seasons Gardens Digitally Enhanced (anything changed on computer) Portraits Any other not listed above 37 DEPARTMENT 47 – ADULT FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT 67Y – YOUTH FLORICULTURE Youth Learning Objective: To promote an interest in floriculture, this could lead to future employment. Judging will be Saturday RULES 1. Amateur growers are those persons who grow plants and flowers for their own enjoyment only. 2. All materials shown are to be grown by the exhibitor. 3. Any exhibit may be disqualified if not properly entered or if quality is too poor to warrant judging. 4. Exhibitors are requested to leave the building while the judging is being done. Interference with judging in any way disqualifies. 5. When a certain number of blooms are called for in a class, any more or less will disqualify that entrant. 6. No milk bottles to be used as containers (State Law). 7. Any flower or plant put in to make variety of collection cannot compete for a single premium. 8. All baskets and vase arrangements will be judged as follows: a. Artistic arrangement b. Quality of blooms c. Suitability of container to flower container used 9. Exhibitors are cautioned to read general rules in front of book. 10. Exhibitors are required to refresh entries during the week. No premiums will be paid if this rule is not obeyed. Arrangements to enter gates during the week MUST be made through the Fair office. A Floriculture Pass will be provided and stamped when refreshed by Superintendents or Staff to verify compliance. 11. Exhibitors should notify superintendent in charge of sizes, so that proper room may be arranged. 12. No more than two (2) entries per class. 13. Exhibitors must leave the building during judging, interference with judging in any way will disqualify exhibitors in all classes entered. Premiums for this Department: st nd rd 1 - $7 2 - $5 3 - $3 Section 454 – Gladioli-Amateur Class Class 3000 3001 3002 3003 Class 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 Largest and best collection of Gladioli in separate containers with names attached to each variety Gladioli Spike, regardless of type or color Vase of Gladioli Basket arrangement Section 455 – Garden Flowers-Amateur Class Lily Spike, regardless of variety or color Larkspur, vase of Marigold (large), large basket, 15” & over Marigolds, vase of small Mixed flowers, large basket, 15” & over Mixed flowers, small basket, under 15” Pansies, bowl of Petunias, vase of double Petunias, vase of ruffled Roses, vase of Snapdragons, vase of Sweet Peas, bowl of Zinnias, vase of Zinnias, large basket, 15” & over Cut flowers, vase of mixed flowers Zinnias, vase of pom-pom Cut flowers, single not listed above Section 456 – House Plants-Amateur Class Class 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 Best display of houseplants African Violet, largest and best collection not less than five (5) varieties African Violet, best specimen Cactus, best specimen, any variety Flowering Plant, best specimen grown in pot House Plants, best collection, not less than five (5) varieties Novelty Plant, best specimen grown in a pot Porch Planters Fairy Garden Any other not listed 38 Section 457 – Amateur Class Class 3057 Low Bowl, line arrangement 3058 Large Bowl Arrangement, minimum height, twenty-four (24) inches 3059 Best arrangement table centerpiece Section 458 – Planters RULES 1. This section is open to all Livingston County non-profit clubs, 4-H, FFA, etc. Each club can enter no more than two planters per entry fee of $10. The fee MUST be paid at time of registration. 2. There are planters available for clubs to plant this spring. 3. Each club which chooses to participate must furnish its own plants and all work must be done by the club members under supervision of a club leader. 4. Each club is responsible for watering and maintaining their own planter(s). The fair office will NOT water or care for planters. 5. Planters will be assigned. They will be judged prior to the Fair and item then will be displayed in various exhibit areas. Club names and awards will be put on planters. Place ribbons may be removed for safekeeping. 6. Entries in this section MUST BE MADE BY JULY 1. 7. To reserve a planter or for more information, please contact the Fair Office at 517-223-8186. 8. Planter must contain living plants. Premiums for Class 3070 & 3071: st nd rd 1 - $35 2 - $25 3 - $15 th th 4 - $10 5 - $10 Class 3070 Planters Amateur Class/Sr. Division (age group 20 and over) 3071 Planters Amateur Class/Jr. Division (age group 9-19) 39 th 6 - $5 DEPARTMENT 46 – ADULT AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT 66Y – YOUTH AGRICULTURE Youth Learning Objective: To explore and promote interest in the production of food and fiber. Judging in this Department will be Saturday RULES 1. All entries must be made by July 1st. 2. All exhibits must be in by Thursday, before the first day of the fair. 3. Each exhibitor will be allowed to make entries in as many sections as he/she wishes but will not be allowed to make more than two entries in any class. 4. All grain sheaves must measure three inches. Forage crop bundles, four inches in diameter below the heads and tightly tied. 5. Premiums shall be awarded according to the merits, even if there is no competition. 6. One peck of grain is required and the departments will not be responsible for any extra amounts. 7. Vine and stalk crops will be disposed of on the last day of the fair. 8. Vines, stalks, sheaves, and dried alfalfa, alfalfa brome, clover and timothy must be from the current season’s production and all the rest from the previous years. 9. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. 10. Exhibitors must leave the building during judging, Premiums offered in Department: st nd rd 1 - $7 2 - $5 3 - $3 DIVISION 14 – ADULT CROPS DIVISION 21Y – YOUTH CROPS Section 509 – Cereal Grains (List variety on tag) Class 3501 3502 3503 3504 3505 3506 3507 3508 White Wheat (peck) Red Wheat (peck) Oats (peck) Rye (peck) Triticale (peck) Barley (peck) Buckwheat (peck) Any other not listed above (peck) Section 510 – Beans (List variety on tag) Class 3518 3519 3520 3521 Navy Beans (peck) Soybeans (peck) Lupins (peck) Any other not listed above (peck) Section 511 – Corn (List variety on tag) Class 3532 3533 3534 3535 Yellow dent corn (10 ears) Yellow dent corn (peck) Early sweet corn (10 ears) Popcorn sweet corn (10 ears) Section 512 – Sheaf and Stalk Exhibit (List variety on tag) Grain sheaves to be three inches and forage crops to be four inches in diameter below the heads. Must be dried samples where specified. All crops accepted at current stage of current year. Class 3547 3548 3549 3550 3551 White and Red Wheat (sheaf) Oats (sheaf) Rye (sheaf) Barley (sheaf) Navy beans (3 vines) 3552 3553 Soybeans (3 vines) Lupins (3 vines) 40 3554 3555 3556 3557 Sweet corn (3 stalks) Tall stalk corn (1 stalk) Field Yellow dent corn (3 stalks) Section 513 – Hay (formally Forage Crops) (One flake – List variety on tag) Class 3571 3572 3573 3574 Alfalfa (dried) Alfalfa brome (dried) Clover and variety (dried) Timothy (dried) Section 514 – Miscellaneous, Etc. (List variety on tag) * Entries will be tasted Class 3585 3586 3587 3588 Maple syrup Honey Unusual crop (longest, largest, tallest, oddest, etc.) Wine Section 515 – Dairy Products Products in this section must be HOME MANUFACTURED. Please include overview of recipe and process with entry. (List variety on tag) * Entries will be tasted Class 3601 3602 3603 3604 Cheese (any variety) Yogurt (any variety) Butter Any other not listed Fleece/Wool Rules: 1. Fleeces and wool with manure tags, second cuts, and excessive chaff will be disqualified. CLEAN YOUR FLEECES AND WOOL. 2. Wool and Fleece will be opened during Judging. Section 516 – Fleece Class 3648 Llama 3649 Alpaca 3650 Any other fiber Section 517 – Wool Class 3660 3661 3662 3663 3664 White fine wool White medium wool White coarse wool Colored fine wool Colored medium wool 41 DEPARTMENT 48 – ADULT HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT 68Y – YOUTH HORTICULTURE Judging will be Saturday Section 518 – Garden Vegetables Class 3600 3601 3602 3603 3604 3605 3606 3607 3608 3609 3610 3611 3612 3613 3614 3615 3616 3617 3618 3619 3620 3621 3622 3623 3624 Beans, snap green; twelve pods Beans, snap non-green; twelve pods Beets; five trimmed Broccoli; one bunch Cabbage; one with leaves Carrots; five trimmed Swiss Chard; ten leaves Cucumbers; five slicers Cucumbers; five pickling Eggplant; one Onion, dry; five trimmed Peas, edible or other; twelve pods Peppers; five hot Peppers; five sweet Potatoes; five red Potatoes; five white Squash; summer; three yellow Squash, summer; three non-yellow Squash, summer; three zucchini (all colors) Sweet corn, white; five with husks on Sweet corn, yellow; five with husks on Sweet corn, bi-color; five with husks on Tomatoes, ripe; five without stems Tomatoes, green; five with stems Tomatoes, cherry; twelve 42 43 LIVINGSTON COUNTY’S FOWLERVILLE FAMILY FAIR “HOMEMAKER OF THE YEAR” Application Form All applicants must be received by July 20, 2016 – postmarks not accepted Send to: Fowlerville Family Fair Homemaker Contest PO Box 372 Fowlerville, MI 48836-0372 Or online at www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com 517-223-8186 PLEASE PRINT IN INK OR TYPE Name _____________________________________ Birth date ____________ Address ________________________________________________________ City & Zip Code __________________________________________________ Telephone # _________________________ Fax # ______________________ Social Security (required) __________________________________________ Were you a participant of the 2015 Fowlerville Family Fair? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, how many years have you participated? __________________________ Briefly describe your family: Do you or have you ever worked outside the home? Describe. Describe any outside activities involving fair, church, and community events, volunteer work and leadership positions: Do you have any hobbies? Describe. Briefly summarize why participation in this competition is important to you: On a separate piece of paper, complete the following: Homemakers of today have either full-time homemaking careers, or may combine this with a career outside of their home. Your written essay should reflect how you cope with some of the problems of our complex and rapidly changing world. Please include the answers to the following questions in your essay. Essay should be 50 words or more. ~ What are some aspects of homemaking that you enjoy? ~ Do you take time for yourself? How do you use this time? ~ What are the two most important values that you want to pass onto future generations? ~ Explain the importance of the Fowlerville Family Fair to the community? ~ Volunteer participation (your involvement in social organizations, school, church and your community). Please note any leadership roles. Judging to take place Sunday, July 24, 2016; with time and location TBA. 44 Fowlerville Family Fair Queen Application Application due July 20, 2016 Enclose a current, 5x7color photograph of you with the application. The photo will be returned upon request after the fair. Contestants must be within the ages of 17-24 who are employed in or resident of Livingston County. Judging will take place on Sunday, July 24, 2016 with time TBA. You will be notified on the time. Contestants will be judged on poise, personality and speaking ability during an interview before a panel of judges. If you have any questions, contact the Fair Office (517) 223-8186. Mail your application: Fowlerville Family Fair Queen Contest P.O. Box 372 Fowlerville, MI 48836 Name: Phone: Address: Birthdate: City: State: Zip: Hobbies: Future Plans: If you become the Fowlerville Family Fair Queen, what do you think you could do to help promote unity between the fair and the community? Signature: Please Print Name: Place of Employment Name & Address: Date: *The fair reserves the right to publish photos and information of the contestants where they deem fit. FAIR BOARD MEMBERS’ FAMILIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER! *Complete Rules available in fair office or on www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com Two runner-up court members will be selected. They will receive a tiara and sash and will be invited to attend the remainder of fair and other activities held throughout the year. Fowlerville Family Fair Queen will receive a tiara, sash, prize package and “star” in the fair’s commercial for the 2017 fair. The Fair Queen will also be invited to remainder of fair and announce Grandstands events during the 2016 Fair. She will also be invited to other activities throughout the year and return for the crowning of subsequent fair. Winner will also receive a complimentary Fowlerville Agricultural Society membership at the end of her reign. 45 Fowlerville Family Fair Queen Rules & Regulations 1. Contestants must live in or work in Livingston County, Michigan. 2. Contestants must be between the ages 17-24 at the time of the contest. 3. Contestants must have been born a female, never married, nor have given birth to a child. 4. Contestants and/or family members and guests showing un-sportsmanlike behavior will lead to the disqualification of the contestant. 5. The Fowlerville Family Fair Board shall determine all decisions as to the eligibility of each contestant. 6. All decisions of the judges are final and irrevocable. 7. If for any reason the winner is disqualified, or elects not to participate, her title and all awards, including the crown and sash will be returned to the Fowlerville Fair Queen Committee and given to the next choice of the judges (Runner-up). 8. Immediate family members of the Fowlerville Family Fair Board are not eligible to participate in the competition. 9. Contestants and their parents/guardians agree to hold harmless all persons affiliated with the Fowlerville Fair Board / Fowlerville Agricultural Society in the case of any loss or injury occurring during or in travel to and/or from any related activities. Guidelines for the Contest: 1. 2. 3. 4. Contestants MUST arrive one (1) hour prior to contest. Formal attire is recommended for the contest. Judging will include qualities of poise, personality, public speaking and overall appearance. No gate admission necessary for the judging and the contest as it will be held Sunday afternoon prior to the actual opening of the Fowlerville Family Fair. Fowlerville Fair Queen Responsibilities: If crowned the 2016 Fowlerville Family Fair Queen, your week will be filled with much excitement as well as responsibilities. Your main role is to promote and represent the Fowlerville Family Fair. During the Fair you will be asked to walk around and greet fair guests and hand out awards at various shows and events. You will be asked to attend the “Special Days” of the fair including Ladies Day, Senior Citizen Day, Kids’ Day, and many other events. Each evening of the fair you will be asked to introduce the Grandstands events. If for any reason you are unable to take part in these events the First Runner-up and possibly the Second runner-up will be asked to fulfill these duties. (A schedule will be provided) Your reign as Fair Queen is not over at the end of Fair week. You will be asked to participate in multiple parades and events. The list is ever growing; (additions may be added at a later time) -Howell Melon Festival -Fantasy of Lights Parade -Christmas in the Ville Parade / Festivities -Howell Memorial Day Parade -Hartland Memorial Day Parade -Red Cedar Jubilee in Williamston th -Multiple 4 of July Parades -Grand Openings and events of Fair Sponsors You are not limited to this list alone. Please feel free to add any events of your choosing. All we ask is that you clear events with the Fair Queen Committee and possibly with the Fair Board. The Fair Queen Committee has access to a vehicle for most parades. However, if you do have your own form of transportation for the parade (convertible, float, horse, etc…) please advise the Fair Queen Committee. Attending the 2017 Fowlerville Family Fair to crown the incoming Fair Queen will also be requested. Additional Requirements: Please provide an 8x10 photo to be displayed on the fairgrounds for years to come. Provide a write up for the 2017 Fowlerville Family Fair Official Guide describing your year as the Fowlerville Family Fair Queen. You will be provided a list of sponsors for the Fair Queen Contest. Please send Thank You notes to them. They have been very gracious with their sponsorship. If at any time the Fowlerville Family Fair Board of Directors feels you are misinterpreting or not positively promoting the Fowlerville Family Fair, they reserve the right to ask you to step down and the First Runner-up would fulfill the year as the Fowlerville Family Fair Queen. Contacts: Tina Kupniewski (Chairperson) 517-521-4842 or Fair Office 517-223-8186 46