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Hamilton Co. Fair

Jena Heeren 2014 Hamilton County Fair Queen

Please join Jena Heeren as she crowns the 2015 Hamilton County Fair Queen on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Grandstand. There are many new and exciting things to see and do at the fair this year. We hope that you will take time to visit us and enjoy your fairgrounds. Photo Courtesy of David’s Gallery

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“Sew It. Grow It. Show It.” 98th Year of the Hamilton County Fair TABLE OF CONTENTS Hamilton County Fair Directors ........................................................................................................................... 3 Superintendents of Departments ........................................................................................................................ 3 Gate Admission/Parking ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Hamilton County Exposition Announcement ....................................................................................................... 4 Fair Schedule ................................................................................................................................................ 5-10 Central Iowa Showdown ................................................................................................................................... 11 Parade of Champions ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest Rules ................................................................................................ 12-13 Hamilton County Fair Rules and Regulations ............................................................................................... 14-15 OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT ENTRY INFORMATION .............................................................................. 16-42 Department D – Field & Garden ................................................................................... 16-17 Department F – Products of the Kitchen ...................................................................... 17-21 Department G – Hobby Craft ....................................................................................... 21-24 Department H – Textile ................................................................................................ 24-28 Department I – The Fine Arts ....................................................................................... 28-31 Department J – First Flower Show ............................................................................... 32-36 Department K – Second Flower Show ......................................................................... 36-41 Department L – Photography ....................................................................................... 41-42 4-H AND VOAG-FFA DEPARTMENT…………………………………………………………….… ..... …. 43 VOAG Instructors .............................................................................................................. 43 Hamilton County 4-H Council ............................................................................................ 43 2014-2015 County Project Leaders ................................................................................... 44 Hamilton County 4-H Clubs ............................................................................................... 44 General Rules for all VOAG-FFA and 4-H Exhibitors ........................................................ 44 4-H Building Exhibits General Rules & Class Descriptions ................................................ 45 Work Schedule ................................................................................................................. 45 4-H Host and Hostess Schedule ....................................................................................... 46 4-H Judging Schedule ....................................................................................................... 46 4-H Club Booth Competition ............................................................................................. 46 Pride of Iowa Contest ................................................................................................... 46-47 Food & Nutrition Challenge Class .................................................................................... 47 Photography Challenge Class ...................................................................................... 47-48 Animal Science ................................................................................................................. 48 Agriculture and Natural Resources ................................................................................... 48 Creative Arts ................................................................................................................ 48-49 Family & Consumer Sciences ...................................................................................... 49-50 Personal Development ...................................................................................................... 50 Science, Engineering & Technology.................................................................................. 50 4-H Horticulture............................................................................................................ 50-51 JR. LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT-RULES & REGULATIONS ............................................... 52-53 DEPARTMENT 10 - SHEEP ................................................................................................ 53-54 Bottle Lamb ...................................................................................................................... 54 DEPARTMENT 11 – GOATS .................................................................................................... 55 Bottle Goat................................................................................................................... 55-56 DEPARTMENT 12 – DAIRY COW ............................................................................................ 56 DEPARTMENT 13 – BEEF .................................................................................................. 56-57 Bucket/Bottle Calf ........................................................................................................ 57-58 DEPARTMENT 14 – HORSE & PONY ................................................................................ 58-60 DEPARTMENT 15 – SWINE................................................................................................ 60-61 DEPARTMENT 16 – SMALL ANIMALS ............................................................................... 61-63 Class G – Rabbits ........................................................................................................ 61-62 Glass H – Poultry ......................................................................................................... 62-63 DEPARTMENT 17 – SMALL PETS & PYGMY GOATS ...................................................... 63-64 DEPARTMENT 18 – DOG OBEDIENCE ............................................................................. 64-65 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE ..................................................................................................... 65 LIVESTOCK LOAD OUT PROCEDURES ................................................................................. 66

Cover artwork courtesy of CornerPost Marketing Communications

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WEBSTER CITY, IOWA JULY 21-26, 2015

President………………….Tennie Carlson Vice-President…………....Randy Chalfant Treasurer………………….Marty Johnson Secretary/Manager…….…Michele Chalfant

DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2015 Ron Willems, Williams Williams Township Bryan Denekas, Blairsburg Liberty Township Charity Hayes, Webster City Cass Township Tennie Carlson, Stratford Marion Township

DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2016 Randy Chalfant, Webster City Independence Township Marty Johnson, Stratford Webster Township Heather Arnold, Webster City Independence Township Darrel Hay, Webster City Freedom Township

DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2017

Brent Odland, Webster City Cass Township Gerald Gourley, Webster City Hamilton Township Mark Claude, Webster City Freemont Township Tim Holt, Ellsworth Lyon Township

SUPERINTENDENTS Beef Darrel Hay

Charity Hayes

Goats Marty Johnson Public Safety Denny Hagenson Marty Parkhill

Bottle Lamb Bottle Goat

Breanna Gourley Grounds & Buildings

Gerald Gourley Brent Odland Marty Johnson

Queen Contest Kim Schaa Kathleen Hay Carla Johnson

Bucket/Bottle Calf Breanna Gourley

Hobby Craft Open Class

Sandra Greufe Rabbits Jean Holt Afton Holt

Dairy Darrel Hay Horse Bryan Denekas Mark Claude Heather Arnold

Race Darrel Hay Bryan Denekas Ron Willems Mark Claude Randy Chalfant

Dog Obedience Virgene Monthei Donna Moore Taylor Johnson

Implements Marty Johnson Randy Chalfant

Sheep Gerald Gourley Marty Johnson

Entertainment Tennie Carlson Tim Holt Charity Hayes Heather Arnold

Jr. Livestock Sale Clark Vold Dave Entriken

Swine Brent Odland Tim Holt

FFA Science, Mech & Engr

Steve Olson

Livestock Health R.C. Stribe DVM Textile Open Class

Sandra Greufe

Fair Parade Michele Chalfant Lynne Chalfant

Photography Open Class

Karen Daniels 4-H Communication

Cheryll Entriken

Field & Garden Open Class

Yvonne McCormick Poultry Arlin Dickinson AJ Dickinson

4-H Horticulture Yvonne McCormick

Fine Arts Open Class

Brenda Cousins Products of Kitchen-Open Class

Yvonne McCormick 4-H Photography Dave Entriken

Flowers Open Class

Yvonne McCormick

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FREE GATE

Daily Car Parking…………….…..……………$3.00 Season Car Parking……………………..……$8.00 Gate Admission…………………….…………FREE

It is important to read the rules for each department before exhibiting at the fair.

Hamilton County Exposition

PO Box 563 Webster City, Iowa 50595

Phone: 515-832-1443 Fax: 515-832-6972 Email: fairgrnd@wmtel.net

Website: www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com

ANNOUNCEMENT The Annual Hamilton County Fair is a cooperative effort of the business and professional people in Hamilton County. Representatives from Blairsburg, Ellsworth, Jewell, Kamrar, Randall, Stanhope, Stratford, Webster City, and Williams take pleasure in announcing the dates of July 21-26, 2015 for these countywide presentations. The program is both entertaining and educational, and provides for participation from rural and urban areas for all ages. NOTICE The fair office on the fairgrounds will be open the week prior to the fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Saturday before the fair from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Pre-Registration is highly recommended for all Open Classes, but entries will be accepted on judging day (see department rules for times.) No pre-registration is required for either flower show. CLAIMS FOR INJURY No claim for injury to any person or property shall ever be asserted nor suit instituted or maintained against the Hamilton County Fair Association, its officers, or their agents, by or on behalf of any person, firm or corporation, or their agents, representatives, servants, or employees having license or privilege to exhibit on the Fairgrounds or to occupy space thereon. If any damage, loss, or injury to person or property shall be approximately caused by reason of neglect or willful act of any person firm or corporation, their agents, representatives, servants, or employees having license or privilege to exhibit on said Fairgrounds or occupying space thereon, the Hamilton County Fair Association shall in no manner be responsible therefore, and in case it be subjected to any expense or liability, all persons causing same or liable therefore shall indemnify the Hamilton County Fair Association.

The Hamilton County Extension Office During the fair will be located

In the COOP BUILDING North End

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FAIR SCHEDULE

June 29, 2015 before the Fair Deadline for 4-H/FFA County Fair entries to Extension Office by 4:00pm

Deadline for 4-H State Fair Livestock entries to Extension Office by 4:00 pm

Fair Office will be open for Open Class Registration Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 17th ---8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday, July 18th---8:00 am to 5:00 pm

FRIDAY before Fair- July 17, 2015

4-H/FFA 2:00 pm Set Up Exhibit Building and after set up-Move Extension Office to Fairgrounds—Cass Red Cardinals

SUNDAY before the Fair- July 19, 2015

4-H/FFA 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm

Set Up Club Booths in Exhibit Building Clover Kids Judging – Van Diest Building Clover Kids Pet Show – Van Diest Building

MONDAY before the Fair - July 20, 2015 4-H/FFA 8:30 am – 2:15 pm 4-H Exhibit Building Judging - see scheduled time for each club. Report to the Van Diest Building

first to check in and pick up entry sheet. Judging in Van Diest Building – Photography, Science, Mechanics and Engineering, Ag & Natural Resources. Judging in Coop Building – 4-H Home Economics, Visual Arts, Post Art, Personal Development

4-H Clubs are scheduled below: 8:30 am Freedom Flickers, Cass Red Cardinals 9:15 am Boone Boosters, Freedom Warriors 10:00 am Lyon Kings, Stratford Spirit 11:00 am Kamrar Komets, W.H.H. 12:00 – 1:00 pm NOON BREAK 1:15 pm Clear Lake Sailors

9:00 am – 12 Noon Workday at Fairgrounds-Livestock barns and Exhibit Buildings-4-H/FFA all Help

FAIR EVENTS 12:00 pm – 6:00pm Set up time for Commercial Exhibitors

TUESDAY of the Fair - July 21, 2015

4-H/FFA 7:30 am Check in Deadline for Dog Obedience 8:00 am 9:00 am – 9:00 pm 10:30 am 12:30 – 3:00 pm

Dog Obedience Show/Judging-Show Arena May Stall Horses – Check in 7:00pm – 9:00 pm only Clover Kids Pet Show Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Tent Check in Poultry & Rabbits

12:30 pm Check in deadline for Pet Show – Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Tent

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1:00 pm 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

TUESDAY of the Fair (Continued) – July 21, 2015 Pet Show Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Tent Check in Horses (horses will be checked in during this only)

OPEN CLASS 8:00 am – 2:00 pm 2:00 pm

Open Class Check in Photography, Textiles & Hobby Craft Photography Entries must be in place

FAIR EVENTS 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

Set up time for Commercial Exhibitors Midway Opens – Smith Amusements

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Armband Special Smith Amusements $10.00

6:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Parade from Downtown to Fairgrounds

WEDNESDAY of the Fair - July 22, 2015

4-H/FFA 6:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am

Swine may be penned Horse Show Showmanship and Performance Lots Poultry Show – Show Arena

9:00 am –11:00 am 9:30 am – 11:00am 10:00m – 12:00pm 11:00 am 11:00am –12:30pm

Check in Junior Market & Breeding Sheep – Weigh Junior Market Sheep Check in 4-H Horticulture Exhibits in Van Diest Building Marsha Anderson/Water Color Pencil Drawing Workshop – must pre-register at Extension Office – Coop Building Check in Goats, Bottle Lambs, and Bottle Goats Rabbit Showmanship – Show Arena (will resume after Dress-up show class)

12:30pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm -3:00 pm 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Rabbit Exhibitor Meeting with Show to follow -Show Arena Judge 4-H Horticulture Exhibits in Van Diest Building Check-in Dairy Cow Marsha Anderson/Water Color Pencil Drawing Workshop – must pre-register at Extension Office – Coop Building

4:30 pm Quiz Bowl – Coop Building OPEN CLASS 8:00am – 12:00 pm 8:00am – 12:00 pm 8:00am – 1:00pm 8:00am 9:30 am 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Check in for Products of the Kitchen and First Flower Show, Floral Hall Check in for Field & Garden, Floral Hall Check in for Fine Arts, Floral Hall Photography Judging, Floral Hall Textile Judging, Floral Hall Following Textile Judging – Hobby Craft Judging, Floral Hall First Flower Show Judging, Floral Hall Products of the Kitchen Judging, Floral Hall Field & Garden Judging, Floral Hall

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FAIR EVENTS

WEDNESDAY of the Fair (Continued) – July 22, 2015

11:00am- 9:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 3:30 pm 3:00 pm

Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Brian Imbus, Hypnotist –Ed Prince Stage

4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Midway Opens-Smith Amusements Brian Imbus, Hypnotist – Ed Prince Stage

7:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Queen Coronation,

Grandstand Brian Imbus, Hypnotist - in Show Arena following

Coronation

THURSDAY of the Fair – July 23, 2015

4-H/FFA 8:00 am Judging Junior Breeding & Market Sheep

Order of the show: Breeding; Sr., Int., Jr., Showmanship, Individual Market Lamb, Champion Market Lamb

9:00 am Swine & Beef Check-in Deadline 9:00 am 10:00 am

Begin Weighing Swine & Market Beef Check-in for Bucket/Bottle Calves

12 Noon Older 4-H Lamb BBQ 1:00pm 1:30 pm

Horse Show Trail Lots Goat Show – Show Arena

3:00 pm Dairy Cow Show – Show Arena 3:00 pm 5:00 pm

Bottle Lamb/Goat Interviews on KQWC & Group Picture Bottle Lamb/Goat Show – Show Arena

5:00 pm Pride of Iowa Contest – Coop Building 7:00 pm Beef Grooming Clinic/Contest Teams (3 individuals/team)sign up at Extension Office OPEN CLASS 10:00am Fine Arts Judging, Floral Hall FAIR EVENTS 7:00am – 8:30 am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Crestview Nursing &

Rehabilitation Center Tent 9:00am – 6:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open for viewing- Floral Hall 11:00 am – 9:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 11:00 am – 9:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 Hypnotist Brian Imbus -Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage 2:00 pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building

Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents 4:00 pm – 6:00pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) 6:00 pm Ten $10 Drawings (12 & Under)-Keith McCollough Plaza sponsored by Webster City Federal

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Thursday Night Thunder Hot Laps 6:30 pm Racing to Follow

Featuring IMCA Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Sports Compacts

Grandstand/Race Track

FRIDAY of the Fair - July 24, 2015

4-H/FFA 8:00 am Judge Junior Beef-Show Arena

Order of the show-Breeding Beef, Sr., Int., Jr. Showmanship, Beginning 1st year Weight Classes, Selection of Champions, Adult Showmanship

Noon AUCTION REGISTRATIONS DUE FOR SHEEP, POULTRY, AND RABBITS TO BE SOLD ***You must notify the Extension Office if planning to sell livestock in Auction***

3:30pm Static Exhibits STATE FAIR SELECTION Pictures-Keith McCollough Plaza 4:30pm Bucket/Bottle Calf Group Photo-Keith McCollough Plaza 5:00pm Bucket/Bottle Calf Show-Show Arena FAIR EVENTS 7:00 am – 8:30 am

Keith West Magic & Illusion Strolling Act throughout the day Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 11:00 am – 9:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 11:00 am – 9:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 pm

Hypnotist Brian Imbus -Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage

2:00 pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building

Sponsored by Hamilton county Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents 6:30 pm Friday Night Fun

Trailer Races and Country Singer Levi Riggs Followed by Fireworks

Grandstand/Race Track

SATURDAY of the Fair - July 25, 2015

4-H/FFA 8:00 am Judge Junior Swine – Show Arena

Order of Show: Sr., Int., Jr., Beg., Showmanship, Light, Middle, Heavy Weight Classes Noon Older 4-H Pork BBQ Noon AUCTION REGISTRATION DUE-

FOR BEEF AND BUCKET/BOTTLE CALVES TO BE SOLD 4:00 pm AUCTION REGISTRATION DUE-

FOR HOGS TO BE SOLD if not selling the two heaviest weights ***You must notify the Extension Office & ALL Hogs (sale and non-sale) MUST have their destination after the Fair recorded with the Extension Office***

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OPEN CLASS

SATURDAY of the Fair (Continued) – July 25, 2015

8:00am –12:00pm Check in for Second Flower Show, Floral Hall 1:00 pm Second Flower Show Judging, Floral Hall FAIR EVENTS 7:00am – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation 9:00am – 6:00pm 11:00am-9:00pm

Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building

11:00am -9:00pm 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

All Commercial Exhibits Open Keith West Magician & Illusion Show – Ed Prince Stage Midway Opens – Smith Amusements Archery Demonstration-Claude Horse Arena

3:00pm – 5:00pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, South of Coop Building Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents 4:00 pm Bill Riley Talent Show-Ed Prince State Saturday Night Classic Plus Kid’s Night

Hot Laps 6:00pm with Racing to follow IMCA Late Models, Modified, Stock Cars, Sport Mods,

Hobby Stock & Sports Compacts Grandstand/Race Track

SUNDAY of the Fair - July 26, 2015

4-H/FFA 9:00 am Horse Show – Timed and Fun Events 11:00 am Hamilton County Fair Showdown - Show Arena 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 5:00 pm-6:00 pm

Parade of Champions – Show Arena 4-H Fair Scholarships – Show Arena Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showman Competition – Show Arena Check out exhibits in Exhibit Building

6:00 pm Clean up Van Diest Building – Boone Boosters and Stratford Spirits 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Release of all Non-Sale Livestock EXCEPT Swine Non-Sale Swine Load Out

OPEN CLASS 5:00pm Open Class Exhibits Released FAIR EVENTS 9:00 am –11:00 am

Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm All Commercial Exhibits Open 2:00 pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) 3:45 pm Ten $10 Drawings (12 & under)-Keith McCollough Plaza, Sponsored by Webster City Federal 5:00 pm Stacy Flynn Eve of Destruction

Demolition Derby - Grandstand

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MONDAY after the Fair-July 27, 2015

7:00am- 8:00am Donuts, Coffee, and Juice compliments of the Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Hamilton Plaza 8:00am Junior Livestock Sale – Starting with the letter “L.”

Order of the 2015 Sale: Rabbits, Poultry, Bucket/Bottle Calves, Goats, Sheep, Swine, Beef. After the Sale Clean up and Move Extension Office – Clear Lake Sailors

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Sunday of the Fair – 11:00 am Hamilton County Fair Show Arena

The Central Iowa Showdown is an elite livestock event that brings together central Iowa's best livestock and top showmen to compete for the title of Showdown Champion. This year's event will feature the top placing animals and exhibitors from seven respective counties in the classes of Champion Market Lamb, Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb, Champion Market Beef, Champion Breeding Heifer, and Champion Market Swine. The public is invited to attend.

Parade of Champions

1:00 pm Sunday of the Fair Hamilton County Fair Show Arena

All youth exhibitors who have won a championship livestock award are invited to participate in the parade. They will exhibit their ribbons as well as their animals. Be sure to see this “Showcase” of Exhibitors. The bucket/bottle calf and bottle lamb exhibitors are welcome to participate in this parade. Following the Parade of Champions and the presentation of 4-H Fair Scholarships at 2:30 pm we will have the Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showmanship Competition. This competition will be between individuals who won Senior Showmanship honors in all of the other species. They will be judged on their knowledge and abilities to exhibit the animals. Senior Supreme traveling trophy will be presented….Courtesy of Hamilton County Fairboard

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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST RULES

1. Each contestant must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on August 13th the first day of the Iowa State Fair.

2. Contestants must never have been married or have had children. 3. The county fair queen must reside in Hamilton County. The only exception: she may reside in an adjoining county if the

majority of her activities are in Hamilton County. 4. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one service organization in her community: i.e. church group, Girl

Scouts, 4-H, FFA, etc. 5. Only the County Fair Winner will be eligible to represent Hamilton County at the State Fair Queen Contest. (Alternates will

be considered in order of selection in the event the Queen is unable to participate.) 6. No professional model (one who has had ongoing employment in which modeling was the primary part of the job) is eligible

to compete. 7. Any Hamilton County Fair Queen Finalist from past years is not eligible. 8. Two small photos identical (billfold size head and shoulder pose) must be submitted with your entry form. 9. Contestant is responsible for locating a vehicle (convertible) and driver to drive them through the Hamilton County Fair

Parade on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. 10. Judging date is July 18, 2015. Announcement and crowning ceremonies will take place Wednesday evening, July 22,

2015. 11. Judging criteria for both the County and State levels are as follows: A. Charm and Poise

B. Personality, Attitude, Appearance, and Awareness C. Leadership and Citizenship–Contribution to Community D. Overall Appearance

12. The Judging Panel will consist of judges from outside the county. Contest decisions are announced by coordinates and are final. There will be planned activities for the Queen Candidates during the Hamilton County Fair.

13. Positions and prizes are as follows: A. Queen--$125.00 cash, State Fair Queen Contest entry, 8x10 photo, crown, sash, a dozen long stemmed roses &

trophy B. 1st Runner-Up--$75.00 cash, trophy. C. 2nd Runner-Up--$50.00 cash, trophy. D. Leadership Award--$25.00 cash & trophy E. Miss Congeniality-–trophy.

14. Entry forms for Queen Contestant nominations must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2015 or hand delivered to a committee member no later than 5:00 p.m., July 1, 2015. Two identical billfold size head and shoulder photos must be included with the completed entry and returned to Hamilton County Fair Association, P.O. Box 563, Webster City, Iowa 50595, or give to any committee member.

15. If the winner is crowned knowing she cannot stay throughout the Fair, she must forfeit her title and all awards associated with the title to the 1st Runner-Up. She may then accept the title and awards of the 1st Runner-Up.

16. Contestant is responsible for locating a vehicle (convertible) and driver to drive them through the Hamilton County Fair Parade on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.

17. This contest is limited to the first 16 entries. 18. All contestants will be guests of the Hamilton County Fair during the 5 days of the Fair and will receive gifts honoring their

participation. 19. Committee members for this year’s Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest are as follows: Kim Schaa—539-4466 or 290-

5815, Kathleen Hay--832-5291, and Carla Johnson 832-3675.

THE OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED ON A COMPUTER. ENTRIES MAY BE FRONT AND BACK OF ONE SHEET ONLY

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OFFICIAL ENTRY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST

Name Age

Address

E-mail Phone T-Shirt Size

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name

High School Attended

School Activities

Church and /or Community Activities

Hobbies

Future Plans

Describe your involvement in the Hamilton County Fair:

Describe any positions of leadership you have held in your school and community:

Write one short paragraph on why you would like to be the Hamilton County Fair Queen: If chosen as Hamilton County Fair Queen, I agree to fully participate in the current year’s and next year’s Hamilton County Fair and the current year’s Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant. Signature ___________________________________________

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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Competition for premiums is open to anyone who wishes to enter unless otherwise stated under special rules. 2. The Rules and Regulations should be carefully read by each exhibitor to avoid misunderstandings and espec ia l ly the ru les in each department ente red . 3. All articles exhibited must be owned by the person entering same; and to entitle any article other than horses to a cash premium, it must have been manufactured, produced, or grown by the person entering it. 4. All open class entries may be made at the office of the secretary starting Monday, July 13, 2015. Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted until the times stated in the rules for each department. 5. Should any person enter an article or an animal in a name other than that of the bona-fide owner, the person making such entry shall not be allowed a premium should one be awarded. 6. The secretary shall furnish a card to correspond with every entry on the books showing exhibitor number and class number, same to be attached to article exhibited. No animal or article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium, nor any barren animal shown in the breeding classes. 7. Anything entered in the wrong class must be changed to the proper class at the secretary’s office BEFORE showing or the secretary will rule it out. 8. Exhibitors must see that articles intended for exhibition in any open class are delivered to the Department Superintendent. The association will not, in any case, provide transportation or be subject to any expense either in delivery or return from the grounds. The Hamilton County Fair Association will use all diligence to secure the safety of the stock and articles after arrival and arrangement on the grounds, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. It is particularly desired that exhibitors give their personal attention to their property and at the close take charge of it. 9. Open class exhibit building will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Exhibits will be released at 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Commercial exhibits will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. 10. No articles shall be exhibited in more than one class except in case of livestock. 11. No articles or animals shall be removed from the Exposition before the specified release time. If removed before that time without consent of the Superintendent, they shall forfeit any premium that may have been awarded, stripped of any titles and suspended from showing at the fair for one year. 12. Exhibitors are expected to follow the program promptly in producing the stock when instructed to do so, and any person refusing shall be ruled out of competition. 13. Any exhibitor knowingly misrepresenting the age, breeding, ownership, etc. of stock or the manufacturer or production of articles competing for premiums at the fair; or any person who shall attempt to interfere with the judges while in discharge of their duty, or who shall afterwards on the premises of the association use any rude and disrespectful language with reference to any decisions or awards shall thereby forfeit his/her right to any premium which might be entitled and shall be excluded for one year thereafter. 14. Any non-exhibitor attempting to interfere with the judging, questioning judges’ decisions, or exhibiting rude or disrespectful behavior towards a judge may be removed from the immediate show area by the superintendent of the show. 15. No person shall be allowed within the ring except judges, show superintendents, fair board directors, exhibitors at the time only of making the exhibitions, and show assistants.

GENERAL RULES 16. All horses showing for prizes must be exhibited in the designated place or no premiums will be awarded. 17. Judges shall report to the Superintendent any exhibitor who shall interfere with the judging. In cases of any interference the Superintendent may demand a proper apology and/or withhold any premium previously awarded and exclude any further entries by such exhibitor in classes yet to be judged. 18. Judges may withhold first premium if in their judgment the best exhibit in the class is not worthy of a prize. It is the object of the Association to further improvement and the judge may at his discretion award first, second, or third or withhold premiums as he/she may deem proper. This rule will be adhered to even where there is competition. 19. Judges and Superintendents should see that the awards are properly signed before turning the books over to the Secretary. 20. Any animal or article must have won first in its class in order to be eligible for Champion.

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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR (Continued)

SUPERINTENDENTS OF DIVISION 21. It is the duty of the Superintendents to be on the grounds early in the morning of the first and each succeeding day of the Exposition. They are to be ready to arrange the animals and articles entered for exhibition so as to exhibit to the best advantage to the spectators as well as to the judges. 22. Each Superintendent will give instructions to the awarding judge before the latter enters upon his duties. 23 The Superintendent will assist in locating stalls and pens. No stalls or pens will be considered taken until paid for.

JUDGES 24. No person shall act as judge in any class in which he or she may be an exhibitor. A superintendent is allowed to show in their department. 25. Should any doubt arise as to the irregularity of an entry, or any other important matter that a judge feels incompetent to decide, they must at once report the same to the Superintendent of the proper department. 26. Great care should be taken by the Superintendents in recording the awards in the Judge’s Books, furnished them by the Secretary, in order that no mistakes occur. 27. When the awards in any class are made and entered on the Judge’s Book the report shall be signed by each judge and the books returned to the Superintendent of the Department. 28. The Association will not be liable for any errors of committees or clerks in placing premiums. ALL PERSONS WILL BE PAID AS SHOWN BY THE JUDGES’ BOOKS. 29. The Fair reserves its Board the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations; and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto, or connected with or incident to the fair.

PLEASE READ ALL RULES UNDER EACH DEPARTMENT BEFORE BRINGING YOUR EXHIBIT

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OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT ENTRY INFORMATION DEPARTMENT D - FIELD & GARDEN

SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne McCormick JUDGING: Wednesday of the Fair at 3:00 pm Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

1. Registration: July 13-17, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 18, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted during check-in time.

2. All exhibits can be brought in between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wednesday of the Fair. 3. Entries must be grown since August of the previous year. 4. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot, but he may enter each lot open to him. Entries available for Junior, Senior and Special Needs. 5. All exhibits in this department must remain in place until released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. 6. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 7. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. 8. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium. More than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 9. No article may be entered which has been exhibited in any previous year. 10. Juniors (15 & under) must use the blue entry tags.

SPECIAL AWARDS Best Junior Entry in Class 1, 2 and 3 $3.00 Class 1 - Best Overall Entry $5.00 Class 2 or 3 - Best Overall Entry $5.00 CLASS 1 — AGRICULTURE

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $0.75 Lot No. 1. Oats - one peck 2. Corn - best single specimen 3. Corn - largest single specimen 4. Corn - 3 ears - yellow 5. Popcorn - 3 ears 6. Indian Corn - 3 ears (with husks) 7. Indian Popcorn - 3 ears (with husks) 8. Strawberry Popcorn - 3 ears 9. Shelled Corn - one peck 10. Soybean Plant 11. Soybeans - one peck 12. Stalks of Grain - 3 inch diameter bundle - barley, wheat, or rye 13. Bundle of Hay - 3 inch diameter - alfalfa, red clover, orchard grass, or brome 14. 1 section from square bale of hay - alfalfa, red clover, orchard grass, or brome 15. Tall corn stalk 16. Other than named CLASS 2 — FRUITS

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $.75 Lot No. 1. Single plate early apples (3 specimens) 2. Cherries, any variety (5 specimens)

3. Strawberries, any variety (5 specimens) 4. Berries, any kind, same variety (5 specimens) 5. Any other fruit not listed

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DEPARTMENT D - FIELD & GARDEN (continued) CLASS 3 — VEGETABLES

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $.75 Lot No.

1. Onions, 3 specimens: 1.a: yellow, 1.b: white, 1.c: red 2. Table beets, 3 of any variety 3. Carrots, 3 of any variety 4. Turnips, 3 of any variety 5. Parsnips, 3 of any variety 6. Parsley, 3 stems 7. Tomatoes, 3 of any variety, 7.a: red, 7.b: pink, 7.c: yellow or orange, 7.d: heirloom, 7.e: small red (display 5), 7.f: small yellow, (display 5) 8. Peppers, 3 specimens, 8.a: green, 8.b: red, 8.c: hot, 8.d: yellow, 8.e: any other 9. Eggplant, 1 specimen 10. Cabbage, 1 head 11. Cabbage, red, 1 head 12. Cabbage, stone head, 1 head 13. Cauliflower, 1 head 14. Cucumbers (slicing quality), 3 specimens 15. Cucumbers, pickling (3 to 5 in.), 5 specimens 16. Snap beans, edible stage, (6), 16.a: green, 16.b: yellow 17. Lima beans, edible stage, 6 pods 18. Summer squash, 2 specimens 19. Okra, 3 specimens 20. Kohlrabi, 3 specimens 21. Sweet corn, 3 ears (in husk) 22. Broccoli, 1 head 23. Potatoes, 3 specimens, 23.a: red, 23.b: white, 23.c: any other 24. Brussels sprouts, 5 head 25. Gourds a. 3 small b. 2 large 26. Any other vegetable not listed

CLASS 4 — MISCELLANEOUS Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Lot No.

1. Novelty-Artistic Figure – Made from fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) grown by exhibitor. Accessories allowed. Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 2. Garden Basket - 5 different kinds of vegetables (may use more than 1 specimen of each kind) contained in a basket, moveable.

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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne McCormick Assistant Superintendents: Gayle Odland JUDGING: Wednesday of the Fair at 2:00 pm Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

RULES 1. Registration: July 13-17, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sat., July 18, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is highly recommended but not required. 2. Articles for exhibit must be in place by Wednesday of the Fair at 12:00 p.m. 3. Entries in this department are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who bakes goods to sell for profit is considered professional.

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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN (Continued) 4. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot. 5. Prize winning baked goods must remain in place until released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. (Cakes, breads, and pies may leave 1 slice —decorated items must stay intact.) If removed early you will forfeit the premium earned. 6. Cookies and candy should be placed on double or rigid 6 to 8 inch paper plates. Cakes and breads should be on heavy corrugated cardboard covered with plain white paper. The cardboard should not extend more than 1/2 inch from the edge of the product. All products must have entry tag securely tied to the plate or cardboard. 7. Entries in the cake classes should be 8 or 9-inch cakes. 8. Judging will be based upon appearance, texture, and taste. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. Every exhibit will receive a ribbon and premium. In case of ties more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes & special awards.) 9. Entries should be displayed in clear plastic bags or plastic wrap, except for the frosted items. 10. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 11. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.

Junior Division: Exhibits prepared by boys and girls 15 and under may be entered in any class in this department. These entries must use the blue entry tags. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags.

SPECIAL AWARDS ANDERSON MEAT & GROCERY, Jewell, Craig Anderson, owner

Will award 20 pounds of flour for the best loaf of white bread in the amateur department baked with GOLD MEDAL FLOUR. Entries for this award must be clearly stated on the entry tag that the product was made with GOLD MEDAL FLOUR.

HY-VEE FOOD MARKET, Webster City

Will give a three-piece chicken dinner to the best-decorated cake, the best apple jelly, and the best divinity. FAREWAY, Webster City

Will give 4 pounds of sugar to the best dark layer cake with chocolate icing, 4 pounds of sugar to the best chocolate chip cookies, and 4 pounds of sugar to the best-decorated cookie.

BILL MONROE BEST PIE AWARD, Webster City $25 Cash award goes to the best pie of the 2015 Hamilton County Fair Open Class Products of the Kitchen Department.

CLASS 1 — BREADS

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 (All rolls on 6 - 8 inch plate)

1. Loaf yeast bread (white) 2. Loaf yeast bread (whole wheat or graham) 3. Rye Bread 4. Cloverleaf rolls, three (whole wheat) 5. Butterhorn rolls, three 6. Cinnamon rolls, three (unfrosted) 7. Coffee cake, quick (9x9 or 8x8) 8. Quick bread with vegetables 9. Quick bread with fruit 10. Corn Bread 11. Dinner Rolls, three 12. Muffins, three 13. Biscuits, three 14. Other

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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN (Continued) CLASS 2 — CAKES

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1. Angel food, not frosted 2. Bundt cake, not frosted 3. Dark layer, chocolate icing 4. White layer, white icing 5. Applesauce, not frosted 6. Carrot cake, (8x8 or 9x9), not frosted 7. Rhubarb cake, not frosted, (8x8 or 9x9) 8. Christmas fruit cake 9. Cupcakes, plate of 3 (not frosted) 10. Box mix cake, any type (not frosted) 11. Other

CLASS 3 — COOKIES & BARS (6-8 inch Plate)

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Chocolate Chip, 3 cookies a. Plain b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect)

10. Chocolate Chip Bars, 3 cookies a. Plain b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect)

2. Molasses, 3 cookies 11. Chocolate Brownies, 3 bars (not frosted) 3. Oatmeal, 3 cookies a. Plain b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect)

12. Oatmeal Bars, 3 cookies a. Plain b. Other (with nuts, fruit, etc.)

4. Kringla, 3 cookies 13. No-Bake Bars, 3 bars 5. Ice Box, 3 cookies (not frosted) 14. Other Bars, 3 bars 6. Chocolate Drop Cookies, 3 cookies (not frosted) 7. Sugar Cookies, 3 cookies 8. No-Bake Cookies, 3 cookies 9. Snickerdoodle, 3 cookies 10. Other Cookie, 3 cookies CLASS 4 — CANDY

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 1. Chocolate fudge, 3 pieces 3. Divinity, 3 pieces 5. Other, 3 pieces 2. Penoche, 3 pieces 4. Mints, 3 pieces CLASS 5 — PIES (Must be in aluminum pie tin 8”or 9” in diameter) 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Apple 4. Cherry 2. Peach 5. Other (No Custard pies of any type will be allowed) 3. Strawberry-Rhubarb

HAMILTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS Will give 3 pounds of lard for the best piecrust made with lard. Entries must be marked as such.

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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN (Continued) CLASS 6 – GLUTIN-FREE

1. Breads 2. Muffins, 3 muffins 3. Cookies, 3 cookies 4. Cake 5. Other

CLASS 7 — DECORATED CAKES & COOKIES 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Decorated Cake (can be on a form) 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 2. Plate of 3 cupcakes (assorted - Do not show in paper cups) 3. Assorted decorated cookies, 3 cookies Anyone who does not teach decorating classes or does not regularly sell decorated products for profit is eligible for this class. Entries will be judged on originality and beauty of decoration only. Cupcakes and cookies should be placed on paper plates of appropriate size. CLASS 8 — POPCORN CREATIONS 1. Sweet Treats (popcorn balls or caramel corn) 2. Non-Sweet Popcorn Treats (party mix) CLASS 9 — SPECIAL JUNIORS ONLY This class is for Juniors ONLY (ages 10 & under). 1. “Treats for Santa” cookies, 3 cookies

Winner will receive $5.00 McDonalds gift certificate provided by Chalfant Plumbing 2. Ugliest Cake – ugly as can be but not obnoxious, decorations must be edible.

Winner will receive $5.00 McDonalds gift certificate provided by Chalfant Plumbing

CANNED GOODS Canned Goods will not be Opened!

RULES 1. Exhibits prepared by boys and girls under the age of 16 years may be entered in any class in this department with the same premiums offered. These entries must be clearly marked “Junior.” 2. Jars must be clean on the outside and plainly labeled as to contents. Standard size containers should be used. 3. Entry tag must be securely attached before delivery to the Superintendent. 4. Only the usual canning process may be used. Articles canned in water in order to make a good appearance will not be considered. 5. Screw bands only – no paraffin seals, product ½” from top of jar. 6. Include on entry tag method of preservations used, including processing time; pressure, date processed; and source of recipe. CLASS 10 — BALANCED MEAL 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Lot No. 1. Balanced Meal Display - Display to consist of five standard jars, (pints or quarts) to serve as the basis of a complete balanced meal. (Menu may include food not canned for competition.) Write menu neatly on a small card for display with the exhibit.

INDIVIDUAL JAR EXHIBITS 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 CLASS 11 — FRUITS 1. Apples 5. Raspberries (red) 9. Plums 13. Other Fruit 2. Peaches 6. Cherries, homegrown, red 10. Apricots 3. Pears 7. Cherries, sweet 11. Mixed fruits for salads 4. Raspberries (black) 8. Strawberries 12. Italian prunes

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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN (Continued) CLASS 12 — JELLIES 1. Apple Jelly 5. Gooseberry Jelly 9. Cherry Jelly 2. Currant Jelly 6. Raspberry (red) Jelly 10. Strawberry Jelly 3. Grape Jelly 7. Raspberry (black) Jelly 11. Rhubarb Jelly 4. Plum Jelly 8. Elderberry Jelly 12. Other Jelly CLASS 13 — JAMS AND PRESERVES 1. Apricot 6. Strawberry 11. Rhubarb 2. Gooseberry 7. Red Raspberry 12. Rhubarb-Strawberry 3. Grape 8. Black Raspberry 13. Plum 4. Peach 9. Tomato 14. Mulberry 5. Pineapple 10. Cherry 15. Other type jam or preserve CLASS 14 — BUTTERS 1. Apple 5. Grape 2. Peach 6. Apricot 3. Plum 7. Other Butter 4. Pear CLASS 15 — VEGETABLES 1. Peas 5. Tomato Juice 9. Mixed vegetables for soup 2. String Beans 6. Beets 10. Other vegetables 3. Corn 7. Sauerkraut 4. Tomatoes 8. Carrots CLASS 16 — MEATS 1. Beef 3. Sausage 2. Pork 4. Chicken

CLASS 17 -- PICKLES 1. Dill 5. Beet 9. Mixed Pickles 2. Sweet Green Cucumber 6. Apple 10. Lime 3. Ripe Cucumber 7. Peach 11. Pickled Beans 4. Watermelon Rind 8. Bread and Butter 12. Other pickle not listed CLASS 18 — RELISHES 1. Corn Relish 4. Catsup 7. Salsa 2. Beet Relish 5. Chili Sauce 8. Other relish not listed 3. Pickle Lily (Piccalilli) 6. Pepper Relish

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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT SUPERINTENDENT: Sandra Greufe JUDGING: Wednesday of the Fair following the Textile Judging Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

RULES 1. Registration: July 13-17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted during check-in time. 2. All articles must be in place by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the Fair. 3. Entries in this department are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who acts as a judge or teaches crafts is not eligible to compete. 4. No more than 6 entries per exhibitor in each lot.

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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT (Continued) 5. All articles must have been completed within the last 3 years and not exhibited more than 2 years. 6. Former first prize winning articles shall not be eligible for any exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair. 7. Judge will consider color, style or design, material, workmanship, and appropriateness or fitness of entries. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In lots having no competition, the judge may not award all of the premiums unless he/she feels the exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 8. All entries must remain in place until released on Sunday of the Fair from at 5:00 p.m. Early removal means loss of premium earned. 9. All entry tags must be securely fastened to the exhibit. 10. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 11. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags.

SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST JR ENTRY ---- $5.00 BEST CHRISTMAS ARTICLE — $5.00

BEST-COUNTED CROSS-STITCH — $5.00

CLASS 1

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Lot No.

1. Christmas or novelties or gifts a. Table decorations b. Christmas tree ornament c. Christmas tree skirt d. Christmas tablecloth e. Christmas sock or boot f. Christmas wall hanging 2. Embroidery a. Floss b. Ribbon 3. Needlepoint article 4. Dolls for decoration 5. Dolls to play with 6. Stuffed animals 7. Miniature needlecraft 8. Cross Stitch a. Pictures b. Clothing c. Other 9. Counted Cross Stitch a. Pictures b. Clothing c. Other 10. Jewelry 11. Stenciling 12. Misc. Needlework (original design) 13. Child’s fabric book 14. Appliqué fabric picture (framed) 15. Holiday table decoration (other than Christmas) 16. Any other table decoration 17. Woven basket 18. Miscellaneous 19. Holiday tablecloth (other than Christmas) 20. Greeting Cards a. Stitched b. Scrapbook Style c. Stamped

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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT (Continued)

CLASS 2

1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Metal work 2. Wall plaques 3. Articles made from unusual materials 4. Candles 5. Rosemaling 6. China Painting 7. Bead craft 8. Glass craft 9. Anything made of wood a. Large b. Small 10. Leather 11. Ceramics 12. Tolle Painting 13. Articles made from a kit a. Wood b. Other 14. Painting done on unusual items 15. Mobile 16. Metal Punch 17. Porcelain Dolls 18. Recycled Materials 19. Plastic Canvas 20. Miscellaneous

CLASS 3 SCRAPBOOKS

Age Categories: Adult (White Tag) Juniors(Blue Tag) Special Needs (Red Tag) 1st 2nd 3rd Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1. Complete Albums – albums must have a “title page”, minimum of 15 pages, journaling included on pages. 2. Two Page Layout

a. Mosaic b. Mixed Media c. Quilt d. Paper Piecing e. Journaling

3. One Page Layout a. Mosaic b. Mixed Media c. Quilt d. Paper Piercing e. Journaling

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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT (Continued) Explanation of Lots:

Mosaic: Photo or photos that are cut into small pieces then pieced back together with space between. This can also be done using pieces from multiple photos, then creating your own picture. A mosaic can also be done with stickers, die cuts, etc.

Mixed Media: Wire, brads, eyelets, fibers, wood, fabric, etc. Anything that isn’t paper, sticker or die cuts. Quilt: Layout completed using quilt patterns.

Paper piercing: Using different patterned and/or textured papers to create embellishments, i.e.: animals, people, flowers, plants, vehicles, tools, furniture, etc. Journaling: Who, what, where, when & why. Any or all of these to describe photo(s). A scrapbook can also tell a story with journaling when there are no photos. In this case, there should be something to help to illustrate the story, i.e.: die cuts, paper piercing, stickers, etc.

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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE SUPERINTENDENT: Sandra Greufe ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: June Roe JUDGING: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday of the Fair Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

RULES 1. Registration: July 13-17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is recommended, but entries will be accepted during check-in time of the fair. 2. All entries must be in place by 2:00 p.m. Tuesday of the Fair. 3. Entries are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who teaches, judges, or sells sewing for profit is considered a professional and must enter the professional class. Entries in the professional class must be designated with “P” immediately following the exhibitor number on the entry tag. 4. Juniors 15 and under must use the blue entry tags. 5. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags. 6. All articles must be entered in the name of the maker and all work must be the work of same. 7. No premium will be awarded on articles purchased or borrowed. 8. Do not place name or other identification mark of any kind on any article competing for premium. 9. When in doubt as to what class to enter articles, consult the Superintendent; no premiums will be awarded on articles entered in the wrong class. 10. All articles must have been completed within the last 3 years and not exhibited more than 2 years. 11. Former first prize winning articles in any lot shall not be eligible for any exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair. 12. Judge will consider color, style or design, material, workmanship, and appropriateness or fitness of entries. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 13. Premiums will not be paid on articles not listed in this premium list. 14. All entry tags must be securely fastened to the exhibit. 15. The following named articles must come within the prescribed limits: Luncheon Cloth — from 30 to 54 inches in diameter; Tablecloth — over 54 inches in diameter 16. Exhibits must be freshly laundered, new, or cleaned or they will not be judged. 17. No exhibitor may make more than four entries in any lot. 18. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 19. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. Each exhibitor must make a list of all articles entered with the exhibitor’s name, class, and number of each article entered, to be given to the Superintendent on entering their items.

SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST OVERALL IN GARMENTS – SENIOR - $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR

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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued) BEST OVERALL – JUNIOR - $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR BEST OVERALL ITEM- $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR QUILTS – BEST OF SHOW – All Categories –-$15.00 BY THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE – Must be a minimum of five(5) qualifying quilts in each category to receive certificate. BEST MACHINE QUILTING BY NON PROFESSIONAL-- $15.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE SPONSORED BY JENNIFER BERNARD OF HEART’S DESIRE QUILTING BEST OF SHOW-HAND QUILTING BY INDIVIDUAL-ALL CATEGORIES--$15.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE BY THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE Must be larger than 36 x 40

CLASS 1 — GARMENTS — AMATEUR Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Lot No. 1. Dress a. Formal b. Casual 2. Ladies’ suit (jacket & pants) or skirt 3. Ladies’ coat a. Coat b. Jacket c. Cape 4. Men’s jacket (suit, sport) 5. Ladies’ jumper 6. Ladies’ blouse 7. Ladies’ pants 8. Robes a. Women’s b. Men’s c. Children’s 9. Men’s slacks or shorts 10. Man’s shirt 11. Jumpsuit or overalls 12. Vest 13. Ladies’ skirt 14. Jogging suit 15. Garments made with pigskin 16. Recycled Garment CLASS 2 — CHILDREN’S GARMENTS (For children under 12) 1. Coat 2. Dress 3. Boy’s shirt 4. Boy’s pants 5. Girl’s blouse 6. Girl’s slacks or shorts 7. Girl’s skirt 8. Play clothes 9. Pajamas CLASS 3 — STRETCH SEWING 1. Lingerie 2. Sweaters

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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued) 3. Other garments 4. T-shirt 5. Polo shirt CLASS 4 — DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK -HANDWORK CLASS 4A ─ DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK-MACHINE DONE 1. Aprons 1. Aprons a. Fancy a. Fancy b. Work b. Work 2. Pair of pillowslip 2. Pair of pillowslip a. Crochet, tatted, or knitted trim a. Crochet, tatted, or knitted b. Appliqué or Italian cutwork b. Appliqué or Italian cutwork c. Embroidery or cross-stitch c. Embroidery or cross-stitch d. Liquid embroidery d. Liquid embroidery 3. Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter) 3. Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter) a. Cross-stitch or embroidery a. Cross-stitch or embroidery b. Crochet b. Crochet 4. Luncheon Cloth (30 in. to 54 in. in diameter) 4. Luncheon Cloth (30 in. to 54 in. in diameter) a. Cross-stitch or embroidery a. Cross-stitch or embroidery 5. Bedspread 5. Bedspread a. Cross-stitch or embroidery a. Cross-stitch or embroidery b. Crochet b. Crotchet 6. Any tatted article 6. Any tatted article 7. Comforter 7. Comforter 8. Clothing 8. Clothing 9. Throw Pillows-all categories 9. Throw Pillows-all categories CLASS 5A — QUILTS Definition – A quilt is a fabric sandwich held together with hand or machine quilting stitches. Quilts done by 1 person. The quilt top and the quilting (machine or hand) is done by the same person. 1. Bed Quilt (1 side measures 70” or more) a. Pieced b. Appliqué c. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) d. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 2. Wall Quilt (measures less than 70” on a side) e. Pieced f. Appliqué g. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) h. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 3. Small, Miniature or Doll quilt (small or doll quilts are less than 30” on the side.) (A miniature quilt looks like a full size quilt in proportion but is reproduced in a small scale, less than 20” per side) i. Pieced j. Appliqué k. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) l. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 4. Other quilted items m. Bag, purse, or tote n. Christmas tree skirt o. Dress p. Jacket q. Placemat r. Table runner

Note If machine or hand quilting is

not done by displayer then item must be exhibited in

TEAM Quilt Class 5B

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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued) s. Table Topper t. Pre-printed panel quilt u. Other household items CLASS 5B-Team or group Quilts Blocks or pieces of the quilt were made by a team or group or the top is made by 1 person and a professional does the quilting Machine or Hand Quilter. 5. Bed Quilt (1 side measures 70” or more) a. Pieced b. Appliqué c. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) d. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 6. Wall Quilt (measures less than 70” on a side) e. Pieced f. Appliqué g. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) h. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 7. Small, Miniature or Doll quilt (small or doll quilts are less than 30” on the side.) (A miniature quilt looks like a full size quilt in proportion but is reproduced in a small scale, less than 20” per side) i. Pieced j. Appliqué k. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) l. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) 8. Other quilted items m. Bag, purse, or tote n. Christmas tree skirt o. Dress p. Jacket q. Placemat r. Table runner s. Table Topper t. Pre-printed panel quilt u. Other household items CLASS 6 — CROCHETED 1. Outerwear 2. Any article not listed using yarn 3. Any article not listed using crochet thread 4. Afghan 5. Baby afghan 6. Purse CLASS 7 — KNITTTED 1. Outerwear 2. Sweater 3. Slippers 4. Afghan 5. Any other knitted article not listed 6. Baby afghan CLASS 8 – DOLL CLOTHES 1. Doll’s dresses 2. Complete wardrobe (at least 5 outfits) 3. Barbie Clothes 4. Barbie Complete Wardrobe (at least 5 outfits) 5. American Girl Doll

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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued) CLASS 9 - MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIVE & HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 1. Pillows, complete a. Sofa pillow, fancy b. Sofa pillow, practical c. Novelty pillow 2. Tea towels, set of three only

3. Potholders 4. Handmade lace 36” to 46” long 5. Wall Hangings a. Hooked c. Crocheted b. Looms d. Misc. 6. Accessories for baby nursery

CLASS 10 - RUGS 1. Loomed or woven 2. Hooked 3. Crocheted 4. Knitted CLASS 11 - INTERMEDIATE DIVISION AGES 16-20

1. Clothing 2. Crocheted Article 3. Knitted Article 4. Embroidered Article 5. Pillow Case(s) 6. Throw Pillow 7. Blanket (any type) 8. Quilt

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DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS

Superintendent: Brenda Cousins Staffed by Boone River Area Art Guild JUDGING: 10:00 a.m. Thursday of the Fair Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

RULES 1. Registration: July 13-17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended, but entries will be accepted during check-in time of the fair. Submission of your work indicates acceptance of all conditions in this announcement. 2. Check in: Artwork must be brought to Fine Arts area by 1:00 p.m. Wednesday of the Fair. Any work brought after that time will not be displayed. 3. Former first prize winning pictures or articles in any lot in these divisions shall not be eligible for exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair show. 4. Work must have been completed within the last 3 years. 5. Work must be original. No copies of other person’s works, photograph, or patterns. No work using reference from published (printed) material.

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DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS (Continued) 6. Framed pictures may not be more than 42” by 30”. This rule will be strictly adhered to — all must be hard framed and securely wired ready to hang. 7. Each artist will be allowed 3 entries in each sub-category. 8. Only dry paintings will be accepted. 9. Sculpture must not be too fragile to handle. 10. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded at the judge’s discretion. 11. Entry may be made in one class only. See explanation of categories. 12. The Superintendent has the right to remove any exhibit or part thereof that is considered inappropriate for our atmosphere. 13. All entries must remain in place until released on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Early removal of exhibits will result in loss of premium earned 14. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 15. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.

EXPLANATION OF CATEGORIES

ADVANCED: Art teacher, Art degree or having more than $500 in sales per year. AMATEUR: Anyone who exhibits as a recreational hobby and who sells less than $500 per year. STUDENT: As listed. (The class you will be going into in fall) CHILDREN: As listed. SPECIAL NEEDS: Class 2 - 6 (Be sure to put SP before class)

AWARDS Best of Show donated by Hamilton County Fair $ 50 plus Rosette People’s Choice Award $ 10 plus Rosette Webster City Federal Savings Bank Art Award $100 plus Rosette Edward D. Jones Art Award $ 50 plus Rosette Peoples Credit Union-Best Adult Oil Painting $100 plus Rosette Best Junior Entry-Hamilton County Fairboard $ 50 plus Rosette Prize for all classes: Blue $3.00, Red $2.00, White $1.00 CLASS 1- ADVANCED ADULT CLASS 2 – AMATEUR ADULT CLASS 2SP-SPECIAL NEEDS – AMATEUR ADULT CLASS 3 – STUDENTS Grades 9-12 CLASS 3SP – SPECIAL NEEDS-STUDENTS Grades 9-12 CLASS 4 – STUDENTS Grades 7-8 CLASS 4SP – SPECIAL NEEDS-STUDENTS Grades 7-8 CLASS 5 – STUDENTS Grades 5-6 CLASS 5SP- SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS Grades 5-6 Lots and Sub-categories for above classes: 1. Oil painting a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)

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DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS (Continued) 2. Water Based Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 3. Drawing a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 4. Mixed Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 5. Seen in Hamilton County (any 2-dimensional art) 6. Miscellaneous a. Printmaking-wood block, linocut, lithograph, etchings, etc. b. Ceramics – any clay object or any glazed clay object c. Sculpture-wood carvings or any material other than clay d. Fiber e. Jewelry f. Other CLASS 6 – STUDENTS Grades 1-4 CLASS 6SP – SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS Grades 1-4 CLASS 7 – STUDENTS Preschool - Kindergarten CLASS 7SP – SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS – Preschool - Kindergarten Lots and Sub-categories for above classes: 1. Oil/Acrylic/Pastel a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)

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DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS (Continued) 2. Water Based Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 3. Drawing a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniatures-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 4. Mixed Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.) 5. Seen in Hamilton County (any 2-dimensional art) 6. Miscellaneous a. Printmaking-wood block, linocut, lithograph, etchings, etc. b. Ceramics-any clay object or any glazed clay object c. Sculpture-wood carvings or any material other than clay d. Fiber e. Jewelry f. Other Premiums: 3.00 2.00 1.00

EXPLANATION OF LOTS 1. Oil/acrylic/pastel – painted surface, 2-dimensional (width and depth) 2. Water color – painting using water color only 3. Drawing – pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, etc. 4. Printmaking – woodblock, linocut, lithograph, etching, etc. 5. Ceramics – any clay object, any clay and glazed object 6. Sculpture/woodcarving – any 3-dimensional object made with any material other than clay. 7. Fiber – any fabric, non-utilitarian object. (If it is a rug or a placement or similar, it belongs in HOBBY CRAFT.) 8. Jewelry – any hand-made jewelry item not made from a kit. Kit items belong in HOBBY CRAFT. 9. Mixed Media – any item with equal parts of more than one of the previous lots (1-7). It may be 2 or 3-dimensional. 10. Seen in Hamilton County – 2 or 3-dimensional item using a Hamilton County reference 11. Iowa Scene – 2 or 3-dimensional item using an Iowa reference. Note:

• If you have done light drawing as a guideline and then painted it, this does not mean it is “mixed media”. • If your piece is 80% of one medium, it is classified as that medium.

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DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Sponsored by the Hamilton County Fair &

The Town & Country Garden Club)

SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne McCormick ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Town & Country Garden Club Committee JUDGING: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday of the Fair All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon, Wednesday of the Fair All exhibits will be released Friday of the Fair at 6:00 p.m. No pre-registration - tags may be picked up at office. There is a Junior Artistic Design division divided into three categories (3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs. Old) in this department which any boy or girl age 15 and under may enter. Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

RULES 1. Entries are open to the public, excluding anyone who produces flowers for sale or is involved in flower arrangements for sale. 2. Each exhibitor may make one entry in each lot. 3. No exhibit used in collections will be considered singly. 4. No awards will be made to inferior exhibits even if there is no competition. 5. Some containers are available for horticulture. Please use clear glass containers. 6. Creativity Award—plant material may be all fresh or all dried or a combination. Accessories are permitted (rocks, wood, shells, figurines, etc.) 7. Treated or painted materials permitted where designated. Fresh plant material is NEVER painted. NO ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, FRUIT, OR FOLIAGE PERMITTED. 8. Award of Horticulture Excellence ribbons will be given for the most outstanding entry in each of the First and Second Show Senior Horticulture Division, also an Award of Merit ribbon for the best in Senior Houseplants (Class 2, Second Show.) 9. Sweepstakes Awards will be given for the most points in the First and also Second Show Senior Horticulture Classes and for the most points in the First and also the Second Senior Artistic Classes. 10. Creativity Award ribbon will be awarded to the most outstanding exhibit in the Senior Artistic Division in both the First and Second Show. 11. Blue ribbons count 3 points. In case of tie, red ribbons count 2 and white ribbons 1 point. 12. Achievement Award ribbons will be given for the most outstanding entry in the Junior Horticulture Division in Class 4J, also for the most outstanding exhibit in the Junior Artistic Division in all three categories. 13. Entries not conforming to the schedule will not be judged. 14. Plant material used in arrangements only, do not need to be grown by the exhibitor, but plant material is required in all classes. 15. Constructed flowers or plant forms of recognizable plant materials are permitted. 16. Horticulture exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor and NAMED as to the variety where possible. Correct botanical labeling will increase the educational value of the show and may be the determining factor if all other aspects are equal. Potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 3 months. 17. The Superintendent has the right to remove from the hall any exhibit or part thereof which is unsightly. 18. Flags are not allowed in designs, but may be displayed above or in front of a design. 19. The judge will refuse to place designs containing primary or secondary noxious weeds. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In articles having no competition, judge will not award a top premium unless he/she feels exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 20. Special ribbon for best arrangement by first time exhibitor in arrangements for senior - 1st and 2nd show and junior 1st show. Please indicate on tag. 21. Your schedule is the law of the show. Read it carefully. 22. If foliage is grown with flowers, it should be shown. 23. In Horticulture Show, in categories calling for more than one specimen, all stems should be the same length. 24. Top awards in both Horticulture and Design Divisions may be awarded only to exhibits scoring 95 or above. 25. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division. 26. The following are not permitted in flower shows: natural bird’s nests, stuffed birds, butterflies, or other insects, fish, birds, or animals, or cut fruit or vegetables. Also, wild bird feathers except those for which there is a hunting season in Iowa are not permitted. 27. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 28. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.

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DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Continued)

PRIMARY NOXIOUS WEEDS Buckthorn - Rhamnus sp. L. except R. Frangula Bull Thistle - Cirsium Vulgare (Savi) Tenora Canada Thistle - Cirsium Arvense (I) Scop Field Bindweed - Convolvulus arvenisis L. creeping jennie or pea vine Hoary Cress - Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. whitetop or perennial pepper grass Horsenettle - Solanim carolinese L. bull nettle Leafy Spurge - Euphorbia Esula L. Musk Thistle - Carduus nutans L. Perennial Sowthistle - Sonchus arvensis L. Quackgrass - Agropyron repens (I.) Veauv. Russian Knapweed - Centaurea repens L. Tall Thistle - Cirsium altissimum (L.) Spring-field thistle

SECONDARY NOXIOUS WEEDS

Buckhorn Plantain - Plantago Ianceloate L. - rib grass Cocklebur - Xanthium Strumarium L. Wild Sunflower - Helianthus annus L. - common sunflower Curly dock - Rumex crispus L. - sour dock, yellow dock Poison hemlock - Conium maculatum L. - deadly hemlock Puncturevine - Tribulus terrestrus L. - caltrop, burnut, tackweed Red sorrel - Rumex acetosella L. sheep sorrel Smooth dock - Rumex altissumum Wood - pale dock Teasel - Dipsacus sp. Velvetleaf - Abutilon theophrasti Medic - button weed, Indian mallow Wild carrot - Brassica Kaber (DC.) L. C. Wheeler var - Queen Anne’s Lace Wild mustard - Pinnatifida (Stokes) L. C. Wheeler

AWARDS

DESIGN THAT BEST DEPICTS THEME OF SHOW— $5.00 OVERALL JUNIOR ENTRY — $3.00

BEST COLOR COLLECTION — $5.00

ALL HORTICULTURE MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR National Council Accredited Flower Show Judges will do the judging. The “Standard System of Award” will be used as set forth in the “Handbook for Flower Shows,” 2007 Edition and authorized revisions. Decisions of the judges will be final. Class 1 Senior Horticulture (First Show) Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75 Lot 1. Ageratum, 2 sprays 2. Amaranths (Summer Poinsettia), 1 stalk 3. Amaranths, 1 stalk, any other variety 4. Asters, single, 3 blooms 5. Asters, double, 3 blooms 6. Asters, Pompom, 1 spray 7. Bachelor Buttons, 3 stems 8. Balloon Flower (Platycodon), 1 stem 9. Begonia, Tuberous, 1 bloom and a leaf in a shallow dish 10. Calendula, 3 blooms 11. Calibrachoa, (Million Bells), 3 sprays 12. Celosia, crested, 1 stem 13. Celosia, plumed, 1 stem

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DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Continued) 14. Chrysanthemum, 1 spray a) annual b) perennial 15. Cleome, 1 stem 16. Coleus, 3 stems 17. Coreopsis, 3 stems 18. Cosmos, 3 stems 19. Daisy Gloriosa, (Rudbeckia), 3 stems a) single b) double 20. Daisy Shasta, single, 3 stems a) single b) double 21. Delphinium, 1 spike 22. Dianthus, 3 stems 23. Gaillardia, 3 stems 24. Golden Glow, 1 spray 25. Helenium, 3 stems 26. Hibiscus, 1 bloom, in a shallow dish 27. Impatiens, 1 spray 28. Larkspur, 3 stems 29. Lily, (Tiger), 1 stem 30. Lily, (Asiatic hybrid), 1 stem 31. Lily, (Trumpet hybrid), 1 stem 32. Lily, (Oriental hybrid), 1 stem 33. Lily (Orienpet – OT), 1 stem 34. Lily, (any true lily not listed), 1 stem 35. Marigold, small, (under 2 inches), 2 sprays 36. Marigold, (2 to 4 inches), 3 stems 37. Marigold, large, (over 4 inches), 3 stems 38. Marigold Collection, 5 stems, different blooms, names 39. Nasturtium, 3 blooms 40. Nicotiana, 1 stem 41. Pansies, 3 blooms 42. Petunias, single, white, 1 spray 43. Petunias, single, red, 1 spray 44. Petunias, single, pink, 1 spray 45. Petunias, single, purple, 1 spray 46. Petunias, single, pink, bi-color, 1 spray 47. Petunias, single, purple, bi-color, 1 spray 48. Petunias, single, yellow, 1 spray 49. Petunias, double, white, 1 spray 50. Petunias, double, red, 1 spray 51. Petunias, double, pink, 1 spray 52. Petunias, double, purple, 1 spray 53. Petunias, double, pink, bi-color, 1 spray 54. Petunias, double, purple, bi-color, 1 spray 55. Petunias, double, yellow, 1 spray 56. Petunias, any other not listed, (named), 1 spray 57. Salvia, blue, 3 spikes 58. Salvia, red, 3 spikes 59. Salvia, any other color, 3 spikes 60 Scabiosa, 3 stems 61. Snapdragons, 3 stalks 62. Strawflower, (Helichrysum), 3 stems 63. Sunflower, 1 stem (stem not over 15 inches)

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DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Continued) 64. Sweet Peas, annual, 3 stems 65. Sweet Peas, perennial, 3 stems 66. Verbena, 3 sprays 67. Zinnia, small, (under 2 inches), 3 blooms 68. Zinnia, medium, (2 to 4 inches), 3 blooms 69. Zinnia, large, (over 4 inches), 3 blooms 70. Zinnia, (ruffled or quilled), 3 blooms 71. Zinnia Collection, 5 mixed colors 72. Color collection, pink, 5 specimens, (named) 73. Color collection, red, 5 specimens, (named) 74. Color collection, yellow, 5 specimens, (named) 75. Color collection, white, 5 specimens, (named) 76. Color collection, purple, 5 specimens, (named) 77. Color collection, mixed colors, 5 specimens, (named) 78. Any other annual not listed, (named) a) small b) large 79. Any other perennial not listed, (named) a) small b) large 80. Any Herbs, 3 stems, (named) 81. Shrubs & Trees- (No Longer than 30” in length, Arboreal Award Rosette available.)

A. Branch grown for beauty of foliage. 1) Shrub 2) Tree – deciduous

B. Evergreen 1) Branch suitable for flower arranging 2) 3 different specimens – named

C. Flowering Shrub (in bloom – deciduous) D. Fruited branch for birds.

SENIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION “Sew It. Grow It. Show It.”

Designs are judged by scale of points as follows: Conformance (to schedule requirements) 20 Design (elements organized/principles of design) 42 Artistic Concept (in selection and/or organization) 12 Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) 10 Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) 16 100 Premiums 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Section A. Table Artistry – a functional table. Staged in a space 24” wide with a tablecloth overhang of 12”. Place setting for one with no flatware. Design to fit a full-sized table. (Table Artistry Award Rosette available.) Class 1 “Designer Fashions” Class 2 “Hoe-Hoe-Hoe” Class 3 “Patchwork” Section B. Designer’s Choice – your choice of plant materials. (Designer’s Choice Award Rosette available.) Class 4 “Embroidery Hoops” Class 5 “Tangled Threads” Class 6 “Snip and Snap” Section C. Distinction – all dried plant materials. (Award of Distinction Rosette available.) Class 7 “Remarkable Remnants”

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DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Continued) “Fall Fantasy”

Class 9 “Stitch Witchery” Section D. Tricolor – must be all fresh plant material. (Tricolor Award Rosette available.) Class 10 “Rick-Rack” Class 11 “Floral Hall” Class 12 “Showing Off” Section E. Petite – small or miniature design. (Petite Award Rosette available.) Class 13 “A Thimble Full” – a miniature design (not more than 5” in any direction) Class 14 “Needles and Pins” – a miniature design Class 15 “Button Box” – a small design (not more than 8” in any direction) Section F. Novice – for new exhibitors, all green designs Class 16 “Go for the Green”

JUNIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION Premium: 3.00 2.50 2.00 Section G. Juniors (age categories: 3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs old) Class 17 “Fabric Store” Class 18 “Pet Show” Class 19 “Farm Favorites”

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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Sponsored by the Hamilton County Fair)

SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne McCormick ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Town & Country Garden Club Committee JUDGING: 1:00 p.m., Saturday of the Fair All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon, Saturday of the Fair. All exhibits will be released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. No pre-registration - tags may be picked up at office. There is a Junior Horticulture Design division divided into three categories (3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs. Old) in this department which any boy or girl age 15 and under may enter. Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

SAME RULES AS FIRST FLOWER SHOW

GLADIOLUS Specimens will be judged on: Color 20% Size 5% Form 10% Stem and Stalk 25% Number Florets 10% Substance & Texture 10% Placement 10% Pose 10% In measuring Gladiolus, measure lowest floret at widest point. Gladiolus size: Miniature: under 2-1/2 inches Large: 3-1/2 to 4 inches Medium: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches Giant: over 4 inches ROSE Specimens will be judged on: Color 25% Size 10% Foliage 10% Stem and Stalk 10% Form 25% Substance & Texture 20%

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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Continued) DAHLIAS Specimens will be judged on: Color 20% Pose 5% Depth 5% Size 10% Distinction 5% Stem and Stalk 10% Foliage 10% Substance & Texture 15% Form 20%

AWARDS

DESIGN THAT BEST DEPICTS THEME OF THE SHOW — $5.00 BEST OVERALL DAHLIA — $5.00

BEST OVERALL GLADIOLAS − $3.00 BEST AFRICAN VIOLET − $3.00

BEST OVERALL DAYLILY — $3.00 BEST OVERALL HOUSEPLANT − $3.00

JIM & BARBARA SYLVESTER AWARD (best overall Junior exhibit) - $10.00 BETTY NAIL AWARD (best miniature design) - $10.00 AWARD OF HORTICULTURE EXCELLENCE - $5.00

SWEEPSTAKES AWARD (Design) - $5.00 SWEEPSTAKES AWARD (Horticulture) - $5.00

ALL HORTICULTURE MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR

Class 1 Senior Horticulture (Second Show) Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75 All Gladious Lots will be subdivided by color as follows: a. Red, 1 spike b. White, 1 spike c. Yellow, gold, or orange, 1 spike d. Purple, lavender, or blue, 1 spike e. Green, 1 spike f. Pink, 1 spike g. Black or wine, 1 spike h. Bi-color, 1 spike Lot No. 1. Gladiolus, true miniature (up to 2-1/2 inches) 2. Gladiolus, medium (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches) 3. Gladiolus, large (3-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches) 4. Gladiolus, giant (over 4-1/2 inches) 5. Gladiolus, collection, 5 mixed colors All Dahlia Lots will be subdivided by color as follows: a. White b. Yellow c. Orange or flame d. Bronze e. Light or dark pink f. Lavender or purple g. Red h. Dark Red i. Light Blend j. Dark blend k. Bi-color l. Variegated

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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Continued)

6. Decorative Dahlias - A size (8” or bigger) 7. Decorative Dahlias - B (6-8”)& BB size (4-6”) 8. Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias - A size (8” or bigger) 9. Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias - B (6-8”) & BB size (4-6”) 10. Dahlias, pompom - up to 2” 11. Dahlias, miniature - over 2-1/2” to 3-1/2” 12. Dahlias, balls - over 3-1/2” 13. Any other Dahlia not listed above All Rose Lots 14 through 22 will be subdivided by color as follows: a. White & near white b. Light Yelow c. Medium Yellow d. Deep Yellow e. Yellow Blend f. apricot & apricot blend g. Orange & organize blend h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend i. Orange-red & orange-red blend j. Light pink k. Medium pink l. Deep pink m. Pink blend n. Medium red o. Dark red p. Red blend q. Mauve r. Russet 14. Rose, Hybrid Tea, 1 specimen bloom, without side buds, named 15. Rose, Floribunda, 1 bloom or spray shown as naturally grown, named 16. Rose, Grandiflora, 1 specimen bloom or spray, named 17. Rose, Climbing, 1 bloom or spray shown as naturally grown, named 18. Rose, Miniature, 1 specimen bloom, named 19. Rose, Miniature, spray, naturally grown with more than 1 bloom or bud, named 20. Rose, Mini-Flora, 1 bloom or spray, named 21. Rose, Shrub, 1 bloom or spray 22. Polyanatha Rose, 1 bloom or spray 23. Miscellaneous Roses a. Rose Collection, 5 mixed colors b. Rose, new for this year, named variety, 1 stem c. Rose Cycle of Bloom, same variety: 1 bud (color must show); 1-exhibition state; 1-full-bown (stamens must show) 24. Ornamental grasses, 3 specimens, names 25. Grass Collection, 5 different specimens, anmes All Daylily Lots will be subdivided by color as follows. Class bi-color daylily to predominate color a. Yellow b. Orange c. Red d. Pink e. Purple f. Any other color

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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Continued)

26. Daylily, Miniature, (flowers under 3 inches), 1 scape 27. Daylily, Miniature, double, (flowers under 3 inches), 1 scape 28. Daylily, Small (flowers 3 to 4 ½ inches), 1 scape 29. Daylily, Small, double, (flowers 3 to 4 ½ inches), 1 scape 30. Daylily, Large (flowers 4 ½ inches and over), 1 scape 31. Daylily, Large, double, (flowers 4 ½ inches and over), 1 scape 32. Daylily Spider, 1 scape 33. Daylily Collection, 5 different specimens (exhibited in separate containers, labeled/named individually, but kept together in some matter) All Hostas Lots (Exception: Collections) exhibits shall be leaves of the same cultivar. Measure the width of the leaf of a mature plant for the variety. 34. Hosta, Miniature (up to 2 inches), 2 leaves 35. Hosta, Small (2 to 4 inches), 3 leaves 36. Hosta, Medium (4” up to 6 inches) 3 leaves 37. Hosta, Large, (6” up to 8 inches), 3 leaves 38. Hosta, Ex-large, (over 8 inches), 2 leaves 39. Hosta Collection, 5 different specimens (exhibited in separate containers, labeled/named individually, but kept together in some matter.) 40. Conefllower (Echinacea) 3 stems 41. Coral Bells (heuchera), 3 leaves 42. Sedum, 1 stem 43. yarro2, (Archillea), 3 stems) 44. Clematis, (at least 6 inches), 1 stem 45. Lamb’s Ear (Stachys), 1 specimen Class 2 Senior Horticulture (Second Show) Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75 Lots 1. African Violets (blooming plants) single crown a. Single White g. Double Purple b. Single Pink h. Double Red c. Single Purple i. Double Bi-color d. Single Red j. Miniature, any color e. Single Bi-color k. Double White f. Double Pink l. Any other color 2. Fibrous Begonia, single flowered 3. Fibrous Begonia, double bloom 4. Fibrous Begonia, angel wing 5. Any other Begonias not listed 6. Cactus, 1 only , named 7. Cactus, at least 3 different varieties in one container, named 8. Succulent, 1 only, named 9. Succulent, ast least 3 different varieties in one container, named 10. Cactus and succulents, at least 3 different varieties in one container, named 11. Geranium, single or double flowered 12. Fern 13. Baby Tears 14. Any other potted plant, named a. Foliage b. Flowering

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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Continued)

Lots 15 through 17 will be exhibitor’s choice of plants and number. Include name of plants on tag. 15. Window-Box 16. Um Combination Planter 17. Miniature (Fairy) Gardens (A miniature landscape. Accessories permitted.) a. Small (not over 12” in diameter) b. Large (12” and over) Potted or Hanging Plants. One plant per pot. 18. Ivy 19. Philodendron 20. Pothos 21. Spider (Airplane) 22. Swedish Ivy 23. Any other plant not listed, named

SENIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION “Sew It. Grow It. Show It.”

Designs are judged by scale of points as follows: Conformance (to schedule requirements) 20 Design (elements organized/principles of design) 42 Artistic Concept (in selection and/or organization) 12 Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) 10 Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) 16 100 Class 3 (Second Show) Premiums: 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Designers Choice of materials used. Accessories permitted. Lot 1 “Nifty Niche” – design staged in a provided niche 16” x 20” x9 ½” deep (limited to 4 entries) Lot 2 “All Grown Up” – to be staged on a pedestal Lot 3 “Peaceful Pond” (an expanse of water or underwater design” Lot 4 “Made to Measure” Lot 5 “Quilting Bee” Lot 6 “Nip and Tuck” Lot 7 “Show Ring” Lot 8 “Garden Bounty” (using fruit and/or vegetables in the design) Lot 9 “Seed Packet” Lot 10 “From the Kitchen” Lot 11 “Buds and Blooms” Lot 12 “In the Judge’s Eyes” (Petite Designs) Lot 13 “Eye of the Needle” (miniature design not more than 5” any direction) Lot 14 “Mini Miracles” (miniature design) Lot 15 “Ribbons and Curls” (small design nopt more than 8” in any direction)

JUNIOR HORTICULTURE DIVISION - Under Age 16 Class 4 Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75 Lot 1. Marigolds, French, small, 1 spray 2. Marigold, Large, 1 blooms,

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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Continued) 3. Petunia, 2 sprays 4. Zinnia, large, 1 stem 5. Zinnia, small, 2 stens 6. Gladiolus, any size, one spike 7. Bachelor Button, 3 stems 8. Collection of 3 different flowers that attract butterflies to your garden 9. A dish garden of 3 or more plants 10. Any houseplant in bloom 11. Any houseplant grown for its foliage 12. Cactus or succulent plant - 1 only 13. Any other cut flower not listed, 1 stem

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DEPARTMENT L - PHOTOGRAPHY SUPERINTENDENT: Karen Daniels JUDGING: 8:00 a.m. Wednesday of the Fair Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

RULES

Registration: July 13-17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended but entries will be accepted until Noon, Monday of the Fair.

1. All entries must be in place by 2:00 p.m. Tuesday of the Fair 2. All photographs must be mounted and unframed. There should be no hooks or wires attached. Do NOT cover photos with acetate or glass. Maximum size is 16” x 20” (including matting.) NOTE: The ideal size for Iowa State Fair photo display are those which are 11” x 14” (including matting.) 3. Attach entry tag to the lower left corner of photo as it faces you. 4. Do not need to know if Digital just Disposable (take off the box). 5. Description is important. Example: “Mountain View” not just “Color Landscape.” 6. No work previously exhibited in Hamilton County Fair Open Class will be accepted. Work must be original and the work of the photographer. Amateur work only please. 7. Up to 2 works per photographer per lot for Seniors — 3 for Juniors.

8. Junior class (15 and under) with blue entry tags. Junior age categories are as follows: 1-6 years old, 7-12 years old and 13-15 years old. May enter any class. All juniors will receive a participant ribbon. 9. Special needs will have a red entry tag. Special needs include anyone from the Friends Forever, Nursing Homes or Special Ed Classes.

10. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In articles having no competition, judge will not award the top premium unless he/she feels the exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 119. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. 12. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.

SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST OF SHOW IN COLOR CLASS — $25 & ROSETTE BEST OF SHOW IN BLACK & WHITE CLASS — $25 & ROSETTE

BEST JUNIOR ENTRY---$25 & ROSETTE

Premiums: 3.00 2.00 1.00 CLASS 1 Lot 1. Color — Landscape 2. Color — People 3. Color — Animal, bird, etc., (any live creature) 4. Color — Things 5. Color — Plants

Exhibitors must indicate on the entry

tag the type of camera that was used

to take the photo (such as digital,

disposable, 35 mm).

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DEPARTMENT L – PHOTOGRAPHY (Continued)

CLASS 2 Lot 1. Black & White — Landscape 2. Black & White — People 3. Black & White — Animal, bird, etc. (any live creature) 4. Black & White — Things 5. Black & White — Plants CLASS 3 Lot 1. Special Occasions — Holidays, birthdays, weddings, etc.

2. Before and After 3. Previous Hamilton County Fairs 4. Photos taken with a disposable camera or the like 5. Sports action black & white or color CLASS 4 Lot 1. Anything Goes! Tones, solarized, tinted, computer enhanced, etc. Must be done in photographic paper and involve a photographic process at some

point in the creation. Must have original photo to compare. (Black & White or Color)

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4-H AND VOAG-FFA DEPARTMENT Hamilton County Extension Office Phone 832-9597

311 Bank Street, Webster City, IA 50595 Iowa State University Extension Region 7

Cheryll Entriken – County Youth & 4-H Coordinator Staci Iles, Office Manager

Susan Schmitz, Program Coordinator Yvonne McCormick, Horticulturist

Phil Heckman, 4-H & Youth State Field Specialist, Region 7 Jerry Chizek, Regional 7 Director

VOAG INSTRUCTORS Steve Olson -- VoAg Instructor, South Hamilton Kurt Veldhuizen -- VoAg Instructor, Webster City

COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL Jenna Short

Michaela Sogard Olivia Young

Ryan Godfredsen Cameron Mitchell

Leah Meyer Hannah Fritz

Ashley Richardson Madalyn Anderson

Kayla Carlson Brittany Carlson Lillian Chamness

Truman Chamness Lena Gripp

Melinda Johnston Rachel Huegerick Sarah Godfredsen

Raquel Holt Salena Schmitz

Matthew Schroeder Tannah Schroeder

Kyle Leksell MaKayla Tapper Cayson Carlson Jenna Woodall Jessica Carlson Gianna Gourley

Levi Greufe

Marla Grubb Noelle Huegerich Shea Hassebrock

Anna Ervin Gabbi Struchen Madison Klocke

McKenna Mitchell Hannah Miller

Katie Greenfield Alexandra Schwerin

Maren Borer Grace Hoffman Stacey Meyer Trevor Grubb

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2014-2015 COUNTY PROJECT LEADERS Bucket/Bottle Calf – Breanna Gourley/Jaclyn MacRunnel /Nate Hay Jr. Leader: Truman Chamness Bottle Lamb –Breanna Gourley/Brad Burtnett Jr. Leaders: Raquel Holt, Shea Hassebrock, Stacey Meyer Bottle Goat – Breanna Gourley Jr. Leader: Levi Greufe Clothing – Pam Henderson & Alice Heinrichs Communications – Cheryll Entriken Dog Obedience – Virgene Monthei, Donna Moore & Taylor Johnson Jr. Leaders: Olivia Young, Raquel Holt, Noelle Huegerich Food & Nutrition – Donna Ryherd Jr. Leaders: Jenna Short, Meagan Hughes, Morgan Shannon, Ashley Dilley, Gabbi Struchen, Rachael Huegerich, Noelle Huegerich, Jenna Woodall Goats-Dairy—Cindy McCollough Jr. Leader: Levi Greufe Horticulture – Yvonne McCormick, Rebecca Roberts & Grace Hoffman Horse –Jeri Elliott Jr. Leaders: Makayla Cavan, Lexie Johnson, Makiah Rickie Photography – Dave Entriken & Bill Huegerich Jr. Leader: Rachael Huegerich Poultry – Jr. Leader: Marla Grubb Rabbit – Jean Holt, Afton Holt, Melissa Hauglund

Jr. Leaders: Raquel Holt, Ashley Dilley, Adalie Schwandt Science & Technology – Tyler Abens & Cheryll Entriken Visual Arts – McKenna Mitchell & Grace Hoffman Woodworking – Steve Carlson & Dave Entriken

HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H CLUBS

Boone Boosters: Alice Heinrichs, Pat Rittscher, Tammy Greenfield, Kent & Milissa Bailey, Melissa Gillette Cass Red Cardinals: Gerry Gourley, Kris Walker, Jaclyn Runnels Clear Lake Sailors: Carol Carlson, Suzanne Sogard, Alison Hassebrock, Amanda Johnson, Janice Adamski Freedom Flickers: Coleen Young, Kathy Anderson, Lori Mason, Lori Estlund, Candy Butz Freedom Warriors: Ted Mitchell, Frances Owens, Renee Godfredsen Kamrar Komets: Brandon & Lisa Tapper, Sara Utera, Amy Pigsley Lyon Kings: Jean Holt, Gail Johnson Stratford Spirit: Sharon Bergman, Jenna Williams, Barb Gripp W H H: Glenda Meyer, Nicole Chamness

GENERAL RULES FOR ALL VOAG-FFA AND 4-H EXHIBITORS

1 Entries are open to students who are regularly enrolled in

Hamilton Vocational Agriculture departments or active FFA members in a Hamilton County FFA Chapter, who have retained active membership until November 30, following the fourth National FFA Convention after graduation from high school, and/or, entries are open to bonafide Hamilton County 4-H members who have filed 4-H Project Enrollments in the Extension Office, given a presentation, and have attended 75% of their local club meetings during the current club year. Entrants failing to comply with any of the rules are not eligible to exhibit.

2 Swine and sheep entries are open to out-of-county townships that border and/or Hamilton County 4-H and FFA members. Beef and horse entries are open to 4-H and FFA members in adjoining counties.

3 All entries must be in the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015.

4 Insofar as possible diligence will be used to insure the safety of all animals and articles entered for exhibition, but UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will the Fair Board or Department Superintendent be responsible for any loss, injury or damage.

5 All entries must be made in the name of the member and be the property of the member, except for Horse Department.

6 All exhibitors must have records complete and/or up-to-date at the designated time after the fair to be eligible for premium money and to be allowed to exhibit at the County Fair. (VoAg-FFA - October 1st and 4-H- September 1st )

7 Judges' decisions will be final and awards made on their decisions.

8 All exhibitors are to assist with the care and upkeep of the exhibit buildings during the fair. This will include regular cleanup of all exhibit buildings, carry refuse to designated areas.

9 Exhibits are to be the outgrowth of project work done during the year and not the result of work done in other organizations.

10 Each exhibit entered must be a result of a different learning experience.

11 Exhibits are to be entered and removed at the designated time in the schedule of events.

12 Rule infractions will be subject to the forfeiture of premiums, stripped of any titles, and one year suspension from showing at the County Fair.

13 Officials request that there be no commercial advertising in or around 4-H or FFA buildings.

14 CONDUCT -Any false representation, interference or unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of any exhibitor or his/her family to judges or officials throughout the entire fair will be dealt with by the Hamilton County Fair Board according to the equities of the case. Any failures to comply with rules governing county fair exhibition will be dealt with by the County Fair Board.

15 It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to know the fair rules. 16 On any large exhibits selected for state fair, the 4-H’er will be

responsible for transporting to and from the state fair.

Purple - $1.75 Blue - $1.50 Red - $1.25 White - $1.00

State Fair - $5.00 Alternate State Fair - $2.50

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4-H Building Exhibits General Rules & Class Descriptions

4-H BUILDING EXHIBITS This department is open to youth who are participating in 4-H Youth Development Programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations.

1. 4-H’ers who have completed 4th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent.) in 2015 are eligible to exhibit at the Hamilton County Fair. ( Exception: Clover Kids, K-3rd Grade – are eligible to showcase one exhibit.)

2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.

3. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display.

4. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned: • Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. • Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards,

model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

• Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth.

5. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit.

6. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information for 4-H’ers.)

7. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and a blue, red, or white Iowa State Fair exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects.

8. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit: • What did you plan to learn or do? • What was your exhibit goal(s)? • What steps did you take to learn or do this?

• What were the most important things you learned?

***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes.

9. All judges’ decisions are final. 10. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the

name of the county, class number, and exhibitor’s name. 11. No entry fee is required. The exhibit should be selected

at a county event. All entries must be made in the name of the county and certified by an Extension staff member.

12. All exhibits must reach the 4-H Exhibits Building on entry day, Monday, July 20. Exceptions: Horticulture Exhibits, which are judged on Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 am. Check in 8:00 am – 9:00 am.

13. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, July 26 and checked out with the club leaders before being removed from the 4-H Exhibits Building. RELEASE TIME 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, July 26. All persons picking up (one or more) exhibits must adhere to this schedule.

Other Exhibit Information: 14. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. 15. The Hamilton County Fair and Iowa State University

Extension will use diligence to insure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, theft, etc.

16. The Hamilton County Fair Management will in no case assume or pay transportation or delivery charges on articles sent for exhibition.

Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

WORK SCHEDULE

MOVE EXTENSION OFFICE - Friday, July 17, 2015 – 2:00 p.m.--Set Up Exhibit Building and after set up----move Extension Office-Cass Red Cardinals FAIR SPRUCE UP/CLEAN UP Monday, July 20, 2015 - 9:00 - 12:00 noon Clean Livestock Barns and Fairgrounds --- All 4--H & FFA Livestock Exhibitors!!!

AFTER FAIR CLEAN-UP - Sunday, July 26 - after 6:00 p.m. Clean Exhibit Building – Boone Boosters and Stratford Spirits

SALE DAY CLEAN-UP - Monday, July 27 - After Sale Clean-up - Move Extension Office – Clear Lake Sailors

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HOST AND HOSTESS SCHEDULE

1. Wear the 4-H uniform. (4-H T-shirt or blouse/shirt with the 4-H emblem) 2. SMILE! Walk up and down aisles to keep a close watch on exhibits, greet people and answer their questions. (No sitting!) 3. Keep floors free from litter. 4. Remember both sides of the building need to be watched. 5. Each club needs to make their own schedule during their assigned time with at least two members on each side per shift. Leaders or parents may also be used as hosts. One adult needs to be on duty at all times.

TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. -- 4-H Foundation & Staff WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. -- Cass Red Cardinals 3:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. – Freedom Warriors THURSDAY 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Boone Boosters 3:30- 9:00 p.m. – W.H.H. Club FRIDAY 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Clear Lake Sailors 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. --- Lyon Kings SATURDAY 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Stratford Spirit 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Kamrar Komets SUNDAY 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Freedom Flickers

JUDGING SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 19 6:00 pm Clover Kids Judging – Van Diest Building 6:30 pm Clover Kids Pet Show – Van Diest Building Judging Coop Building 4-H Home Economics, Visual Arts, Poster Art, Personal Development Judging – Van Diest Building Photography, Science, Mechanics and Engienering, Ag & Natural Resources Monday, July 20 4-H Clubs are scheduled below: 8:30 am Freedom Flickers, Cass Red Cardinals 9:15 am Boone Boosters, Freedom Warriors 10:00 am Lyon Kings, Stratford Spirit 11:00 am Kamrar Komets, W.H.H. 12:00 – 1:00 pm NOON BREAK 1:15 pm Clear Lake Sailors

Clubs that are scheduled to be judged in the morning will have all their exhibits judged during that time, moving from department to department. Those clubs scheduled for afternoon will have all their exhibits judged during that time, moving from department to department. EXCEPTION: Garden, which is done on Wednesday, July 22 at 1:00 pm.

4-H Garden – Wednesday, July 22, 2015 9:30 am – 11:00 am. - Check-in 1:00 pm - Judging

Release of all 4-H and FFA Exhibits

Sunday, July 26 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Any exhibits leaving the Exhibit Building prior to 5:00 p.m. will mean forfeiture of premium to the exhibitor, loss of titles, and will not be allowed to exhibit at the next year’s county fair.

4-H CLUB BOOTH COMPETITION All booths located in the 4-H Exhibit Building will be judged during the fair at some time on Wednesday or Thursday. Criteria for evaluation will include:

1. Attractiveness 2. Originality 3. Neatness 4. Organization 5. One focal point 6. Clarity - all exhibits visible and clearly identified

Each club should decorate their booth with the 2015 Hamilton County Fair Theme “Sew It. Grow It. Show It.”

Premiums for Club Booth competition: 1st - $15.00; 2nd - $12.50; 3rd - $10.00; All Others - $5.00

PRIDE OF IOWA CONTEST

DEPARTMENT 1 – CLASS A LOT NUMBERS:

204 - Junior Pride of Iowa Exhibit 205 - Intermediate/Senior Pride of Iowa Exhibit

1 The Pride of Iowa Contest will be held Thursday, July 23,

at the Coop Building, beginning at 5 p.m. Times will be assigned.

2 Contestants may select any recipe using at least one ingredient which is an outstanding product of Iowa. (Such as meat, dairy projects, corn, oatmeal, etc.) CATEGORIES FOR THE CONTEST ARE AS FOLLOWS: beverage, main dishes, desserts, salads and snacks.

3 Contestants must provide their own ingredients and equipment. No mixes will be used for the Pride of Iowa product, but a mix may be used as an ingredient. Contestants will provide their own small appliances which they intend to use in the preparation of their product. (A second purpose of the contest is to promote the use of the small appliances.) Contestants may bring the product already completed to be used for judging and sampling by audience members. Please do not depend on ovens to complete product.

4 Each contestant must make a poster which includes the recipe used, their name, club name, and source of the recipe. Posters will be used during the presentation and must be left with the finished product. Note about copyright issue: 4-H’er needs to give credit to where the recipe was found. Recipe should not be duplicated and distributed without the publisher’s approval.

5 The contestants will prepare the product as they would at home.

There is no speaking involved in the presentation. Contestants will have 10 minutes to prepare their product.

1. All members will appear in 4-H uniform during preparation time.

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Hair will be pulled back, a scarf or a hair net will be used. Also, an apron should be worn. 2. Award presentations will follow the competitions.

Premiums: Blue - $5.00 Red -$4.00 White - $3.00

FOOD & NUTRITION CHALLENGE CLASS

DEPARTMENT 1 – CLASS A LOT NUMBERS: 206-Junior Challenge Exhibit

207-Intermediate Challenge Exhibit 208-Senior Challenge Exhibit 209-Adult Challenge

Challenge Class: Challenge Class is based on all participants using the same recipe and trying to achieve a perfect standard product. This year’s recipes challenges the use of the cookie method. See General rules and Regulations 1-15.

1. Any 4-H Member is eligible to enter. Member does not have to be enrolled in the 4-H Food and Nutrition project.

2. Member may enter one entry. 3. Entry should be made to the Hamilton County Extension

Office by June 29. 4. Food entry should be placed on a firm disposable plate and

sealed inside a plastic bag. Entry tag with member’s name should be attached.

5. Bring exhibit to Hamilton County Fair on 4-H exhibit Judging Day for designated club time on Monday, July 20.

6. Only use the following recipe to present your best 5 cookies. Use only listed ingredients. Do not substitute or change amounts.

7. No written recipe or write up is required for this class. 8. Entry is judged on standard product qualities. There is no

conference judging of this class.

Recipe for 2015 4-H Youth Challenge Class

Molded Sugar Cookies Source: Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook P. 472

2 ½ c. sifted flour 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 1 cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten

• Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. • Cream butter, vanilla and sugar until light and fluffy. Add

eggs and beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients, a fourth at a time, stir or beat to mix thoroughly. Chill 1 hour.

• Shape dough in 1” balls and place 2 ½” apart on a greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Flatten by pressing with bottom of drinking glass (dip bottom of glass in sugar before flattening each cookie.)

• Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees F.) 8 minutes, or until golden. Remove cookies to racks to cool. Makes about 5 ½ dozen.

Adult Challenge Class 1. Any Adult volunteer, relative, or former 4-H’er may enter. 2. One entry per person. 3. Entry may be submitted on judging day July 20 and need

not be preregistered. 4. Bring entry to Hamilton County Fair between 8:00 am and

3:00 pm July 20 to 4-H exhibit building. 5. Food entry should be placed on a firm disposable plate and

sealed inside a plastic bag. Entry tag with exhibitor’s name should be attached.

6. Only use the following recipe to present your best 5 cookies. Use only listed ingredients. Do not substitute or change amounts.

7. No written recipe or write up is required for this class. 8. Entry is judged on standard product qualities. There is no

conference judging of this class.

Recipe for 2015 Adult Challenge Class

Thimble Cookies Source: Donna Ryherd

½ cup butter ¼ cup sugar 1 egg separated 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all purpose flour Pecans, chopped finely Raspberry Jam

• Cream butter and gradually add sugar; cream well.. • Add well beaten egg yolk & flavoring. • Beat in flour. • Chill dough. • Shape into 1” balls and dip in slightly beaten egg white,

then nuts.. • Put on ungreased cookie sheet or on parchment lined

cookie sheet. • Dent each cookie with clean thimble or thumb. • Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes and dent again. Bake

12-15 minutes more. • Fill indentation with jam while hot (note jelly is too runny).

Premiums: Blue - $2.00 Red - $1.50 White - $1.00

$5.00 will be presented to the outstanding entry in each lot, if worthy.

2015 Photo Challenge DEPARTMENT 2 – CLASS C LOT NUMBERS: 601-Junior Challenge Exhibit

602-Intermediate Challenge Exhibit 603-Senior Challenge Exhibit

604-Adult Challenge Exhibit

Our theme will be Reflections

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• Participants may enter up to 2 photos. One MUST be taken in Hamilton County, Iowa – one may be taken outside of Hamilton County.

• The place where the photo was taken must be documented on the back of the photo.

• The photos may be used by the county conservation; those will become the property of the county conservation if they so request them.

• There will be four divisions. Junior, Intermediate, Senior + an Adult class

• The photo entries are to be 5 x 7’s, and mounted (either surface or window mounts). They will be entered on July 20 during the normal 4-H exhibit judging and will not be conference judged. The judging for this "Challenge Class" will be done during the county fair by a team of judges.

$5.00 will be presented to the outstanding entry in each lot, if worthy.

4-H Building Exhibits Class Descriptions

Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning. ANIMAL SCIENCE

10101 Animal Science - An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required.

10102 Veterinary Science - An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

10201 Crop Production - An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops. 10202 Environment and Sustainability - An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes collections. 10203 Horticulture (includes Home Grounds Improvement)- An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small fruits, vegetable and flower gardens, and landscape design. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H Livestock.) 10204 Outdoor Adventures - An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities.

10205 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports - An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows). 10206 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources - An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

CREATIVE ARTS

10301 Music - An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history. 10302 Photography - An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.

Photography Special Rules: 1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.

They may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year.

2. Photographs should be a minimum of 4” x 6”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of photographs should not exceed 16” in height or width.

3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. Photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. will only be accepted as part of an educational display that shows learning about photography printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc.

4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally. Note: 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.

5. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering.

6. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Slides should be numbered.

7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes.

8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

9. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

10. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for photo exhibits.

10303 Visual Arts - An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic.

Visual Arts Special Rules: 1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not

be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design.

2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or

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inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included.

3. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.

4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 10401 Child Development - An exhibit that shows

learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child development.

10402 Clothing and Fashion - An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased clothing and accessories.

Wardrobe Event

12101 Junior Wardrobe Fashion Revue Event 12102Intermediate Wardrobe Fashion Revue Event 12103Senior Wardrobe Fashion Revue Event

Fashion Revue All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in Fashion Revue must a. Have been enrolled in a 4-H Clothing and Fashion project in the current 4-H program year. b. Model a garment or outfit the participant has constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year. 1. A constructed garment or outfit consisting of one to three pieces such as party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, active sportswear and/or coats are acceptable as Fashion Revue entries. 2. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected. 3. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected. The $15 Challenge

12301 Junior Wardrobe $15 Challenge Event 12302 Intermediate Wardrobe $15 Challenge Event 12303 Senior Wardrobe $15 Challenge Event

All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in $15 Challenge

a. Purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers’ goal or intended use for the purchased outfit. b. Have had individual or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison. c. Outfits MUST be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, or resale shop (i.e. Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other

stores of this type.) Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts that were selected by the 4-H’er belong in Clothing Selection. d. Cost of outfit must be $15 or less, not including shoes, accessories or undergarments. e. Receipt(s) MUST be turned in with the 4-H Wardrobe Clothing Event Report Form.

Clothing Selection 12201 Junior Wardrobe Clothing Selection 12202 Intermediate Wardrobe Clothing Selection 12203 Senior Wardrobe Senior Wardrobe Clothing Selection All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in Clothing Selection:

a. Select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’er’s goal or intended use for the selected outfit. b. Have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.

Clothing Selection NOTE: Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from any source, including consignment shops, used clothing stores, etc. Home-sewn clothing items are not eligible unless the completed garment was purchased from a used clothing venue.

Premiums Wardrobe Event: Blue $5.00 Red $4.00 White - $3.00

10403 Consumer Management - An exhibit that

shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

10404 Food & Nutrition - An exhibit that shows learning through cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, including safety practices.

Exhibits may include prepared products or educational displays. See also 4-H 3023 “Inappropriate Food Exhibits for Iowa 4-H Fairs” for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products.

Food & Nutrition Special Rules: 1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption. 3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers. 4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 5. Meat jerky products are prohibited. 6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe. 7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2013 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. 8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display. 9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. (Display 5 individual items or one loaf of bread, one piece, etc.). Place food product exhibit in an enclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. 10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

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10405 Health - An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices.

10406 Home Improvement - An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items.

10407 Sewing and Needle Arts - An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts, the use and care of fabrics and fibers, or the construction of clothing and other items.

10408 Other Family and Consumer Science - An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

10501 Citizenship - An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world.

10502 Communication - An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms.

11101 Junior Educational Presentation 11102 Inter/Senior Education Presentation 11201 Junior Working Exhibit 11202 Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibit 11301 Share the Fun 11404 Extemporaneous Speaking Premiums for County Communications Competition: Blue - $5.00 Red - $4.00 White - $3.00 10503 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit – Special

poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes: READ THE SPECIAL RULES! • 4-H is …(open to 4-H’er’s interpretation) • Join 4-H • Dare to Discover ( 2015 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme) • Nothing Compares (Iowa State Fair theme)

Poster Communication Special Rules: 1. Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered. 2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to,

standard poster board or foam core board—size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.

3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage.

4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.

5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.

6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo. 7. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster. 8. All 4-H Communication Poster participants will be given Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. Outstanding posters will

receive Seals of Merit. Superior poster will receive Seals of Excellence.

10504 Digital Storytelling - Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

10505 Leadership - An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.

10506 Self-Determined - An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

10601 Mechanics - Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive, electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and restoration.

10602 Woodworking - Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

10603 Science, Engineering & Technology - Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology.

4-H HORTICULTURE SUPERINTENDENTS: Yvonne McCormick ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Rebecca Roberts, Master Gardeners

1 See 4-H Exhibit Building Rules. 2 Each exhibitor may make one entry per exhibit idea except

where noted. 3 Firm white paper plates should be used to contain most of the

entries. 4 Attach entry tag with string through a hole near edge of plate,

also write entry number on bottom of plate. Otherwise, attach entry tag logically and securely. Entry tags should have variety name listed if known.

5 Evaluation will be based on - Condition: specimens should be clean and free from blemishes. Uniformity: specimens should be uniform in size, maturity and color. Form: form should be typical of the variety, regular and smooth. Size: specimens should be medium to moderately large size (Over-mature or very small specimens rate low). Color: color should be typical of the variety, and uniform throughout.

6 Be sure to check publication 4-H 462: "Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit" for proper exhibit preparation.

7 Premiums awarded as stated in 4-H Exhibit Building Rules. Tag Example: 4 M 109a – Plate of 3 potatoes, red – ‘Pontiac’

Lot Numbers: 101 - Sweet corn, 3 ears (in husk)

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102 - Plate of 5 cucumbers (small pickling) 103 - Plate of 3 beets 104 - One head of cabbage 105 - Plate of 3 carrots 106 - Plate of 2 cucumbers (slicing) 107 - Plate of 3 onions (dried)

a. White b. Yellow

c. Other 108 - Plate of 3 peppers a. Hot b. Sweet 109 - Plate of 3 potatoes a. Red b. White c. Other 110 - Plate of 6 snap beans 111 - Plate of 1 summer squash 112 - Plate of 1 winter squash 113 - Plate of 6 cocktail or cherry tomatoes 114 - Plate of 3 ripe tomatoes (no green ones) 115- Plate of 3 turnips 116 – Plate of 3 kohlrabi 117 – Plate of 3 rhubarb 118 - Plate of 3 gourds 119 – Plate of unusual vegetables. (May be any vegetable not listed above: include a reasonable amount of one or more kinds.) 120 – Jumbo vegetable – (Any vegetable large for size) 121 – Novelty-Artistic Figure – Made from fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) grown by exhibitor. Accessories allowed. 122 – A display of vegetables raised as the result of work done in 4-H. May include from one to five different kinds or species of vegetables, prepared and displayed as recommended in publication 4-H 462: “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit.” Vegetables are to be judged on the standards listed in the above publication to an individual species basis. 123 – Single specimen flower. (Grown by member and exhibited in clear glass container with water to keep fresh. May have up to 3 different entries in each subclass.) a. Annuals b. Perennials c. Bulbs, corms or tubers d. Other ornamentals 124 – Collection of 5 different flowers, named. (May be 5 different colors or shades of same variety. Exhibited in a clear glass container.)

125 – A decorative arrangement of fresh flowers and/or plant materials in a vase arranged by the member from materials grown by the member. 126 – Houseplants – (Must be owned and cared by exhibitor at least 5 weeks prior to fair. May have more than one plant of same kind in the same container. One entry per subclass allowed.) a. Blooming plant b. Foliage plant c. Cactus or succulent d. Dish garden, 3 or more different plants, named NOTE: for Horticulture Canned Goods – Lots 127 & 128 Use Preserved Food 4-H Exhibit Label – VI-991201-WB/SAS Only food processed after August 1 of last year is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation methods must be used. Check at County Extension Office for recommended practices or call the ISU Answer Line 1-800-262-3894 for current researched information.

127 – One jar of canned vegetables. (Two separate entries of different kinds per person allowed.) Must state process used. 128 – One jar (or glass) canned fruit, jelly or jam from fruit grown by the garden project member and canned by her/him, with or without help. (May have two different entries.)

SPECIAL CATEGORIES FOR COUNTY FAIR ONLY: Lot No. 777-Bucket of Flowers A bucket container with flowers that have been grown by exhibitor and named as to the varieties planted. Exhibitor must make and include a waterproof card listing variety of flowers/plants used. To be exhibited outside of Floral Hall.

Lot No. 778 – Community Gardens These are gardens that are planted and cared for by special group of 4-H’ers or classrooms. Lot Number 778 A – Garden Vegetables 778 B – Garden Herbs 778 C – Garden Flowers 778 D – Garden Fruits 778 E – Creative Creatures Made from fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) grown by exhibitor. Accessories allowed.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT

(4-H and VOAG-FFA) (ALSO SEE GENERAL RULES IN FRONT OF 4-H SECTION) 1. All animals must have been properly enrolled as a 4-H project or VoAg-FFA enterprise. 2. All Market Beef must have been weighed in by January 15th and Market Sheep and Market Meat Goats by May 15th at a designated time and site. All livestock must have been identified on Livestock ID and on file at the Extension Office by May 15. 3. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN – Excusing a member from personally exhibiting his or her animal(s) defeats the important objectives of 4-H/FFA work. Hence, the management does not approve the use of substitute showmen except in extreme cases. If a 4-Her or FFA member is injured or is seriously ill at the time of the show or is involved in another FAIR activity with a non-flexible schedule at which their presence is mandatory (i.e. another livestock show, queen contest, quiz bowl, Pride of Iowa) the 4-Her or FFA member may submit an application for a substitute showman. The Superintendents will decide on eligibility. The substitute showman must be a 4-Her or FFA member eligible to exhibit at the fair, already exhibiting in the species, and APPROVED IN ADVANCE OF THE SHOW by the superintendents. Forms for the approval of substitute showman may be obtained from the Extension Office or from the extension website. These forms must be filled out completely and approved IN ADVANCE OF THE SHOW. If the request is approved, the form will be handed to the clerk checking the class into the show ring. An exhibitor, who has more than one animal in a class, need not secure approval for another eligible showman (someone already exhibiting in that species) to exhibit one of his/her animals. However, it is expected such cases will be brought to the attention of the clerk checking animals into the check-in area or show ring. No substitution will be allowed for showmanship lots. 4. All purebred livestock exhibited in breeding classes must be registered and recorded in the exhibitor's name or in partnership with parent or guardian prior to the date of showing. 5. In the event of two entries in one class or illness of exhibitor, a bonafide VoAg-FFA or 4-H member, enrolled per Items 1 and 2 in General Rules, may show the animal upon approval of the Department Superintendent. 6. All animals will be placed on a merit basis into blue, red or white ribbon groups. To be considered for a champion ribbon and/or trophy, the animals must receive a blue ribbon and be of championship quality (as designated by judge). 7. All exhibitors must comply with the general rules and health requirements of the Hamilton County Fair. 8. Each exhibitor shall wear the official rust-colored Hamilton County Exposition T-shirt or a plain white T-shirt, and long pants, when exhibiting in 4-H/FFA Shows. Appropriate shoes (no sandals) should be worn. When exhibiting in strictly 4-H, a 4-H T-shirt can be worn. Entrants failing to comply with any of the rules are not eligible to exhibit. 9. Showmanship-Only Hamilton Co. exhibitors are eligible to participate in showmanship classes. Judging will be according to the following criteria, in order of importance: Presenting the animal in ring; appearance of animal; appearance and merits of exhibitor; showing any other animals; promptness to arena. The animal brought into the ring must be the property of the entrant and must be exhibited in a regular livestock class (Market or Breeding). 10. All livestock superintendents MUST ADHERE to fair check-in times. 11. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday will forfeit premiums, will be stripped of any titles, and will have a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair.

12. No straw allowed in any livestock barns. (See Exception) No bedding is allowed in beef or dairy pens. (See Exception) EXCEPTION: For health reasons, bedding, including straw, may be used for milking Dairy Cows only. Wood chips/sawdust/shavings are allowed in the sheep barns. Sawdust allowed in the horse barns. Sawdust or shavings must be used in swine pens. 13. Pens must be cleaned and will be checked by Superintendents following removal of livestock. Exhibitors failing to do so will forfeit premiums. 14. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects or conformation in animals exhibited, such as pumping or injecting air, will be considered as fraud and deception. This includes no painting (or black adhesive) above the hooves on beef animals. Fair officials do not allow the use of diesel fuel on hogs. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition at the Hamilton County Fair. The Hamilton County Fair Board will make final rulings. (Exception: False switches will be permitted on beef and tails extensions on Horses.) 15. Entry fees must be paid at the time entries are made or they will not be accepted. No refunds. See individual Department rules for limitations on entries.

Dairy, Beef…………...................….$5 per head Bucket/Bottle Calf.............................No Fee Returning Bucket/Bottle……………$5 per head Goats...........................................…..$3 per head Bottle Goats………………………...No fee Swine..........................................…...$3 per head Horses……………………………....$3 per lot Sheep…………………………........ $3 per head Bottle Lambs.....................................No fee Rabbits, Poultry................................ $3 per head Pets....................................................$3 per pet Dog Obedience..................................$4 per dog

16. Swine and sheep entries are open to out-of-county townships that border Hamilton County for 4-H and FFA members. Beef and horse entries are open to 4-H and FFA members in adjoining counties. 17. Market livestock will be weighed on entry day only and will not be reweighed on sale day. 18. No livestock will be allowed in the sale unless it has been entered in the 4-H or VoAg-FFA departments, a complete record has been kept and the animal has been shown in the ring. 19. Livestock sold in county fair auction are not allowed to be shown at the Iowa State Fair. This is an Iowa State Fair rule. 20. All Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine Exhibitors must have their FSQA Certification recorded with the Hamilton County Extension Office in order to be eligible to show at the county and Iowa State Fair. 21. All LIVESTOCK TRAILERS MUST BE STORED OFF SITE DURING THE WEEK OF THE FAIR. TRAILERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO COME ON THE GROUNDS SUNDAY AND MUST BE PARKED ON RACE TRACK, LINING UP ON EAST SIDE AND WILL BE RELEASED FROM THERE STARTING AT 6:00 PM BY A FAIRBOARD REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE SEE LAST PAGE FOR MAP.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITIONS OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY AND BIRDS AT COUNTY FAIRS

4-H AND/OR FFA EXHIBITIONS

1. Iowa 4-H Animal Care & Management disclosure Statements for ALL Livestock Animals and Horses WILL BE TURNED IN AT THE FAIR UPON CHECK-IN. (These are to filled out and signed – the forms are available at the Extension Office or on our county web-site www.extension.iastate.edu/hamilton 2. No individual health certificates will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at a County Fair 4-H and/or FFA exhibition, but must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an

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accredited veterinarian. Dr. Richard Stribe of Webster City is the official veterinarian. POULTRY - All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and an authorized tester must have performed the test. If you need to have your poultry tested, you can contact the Extension Office for a list of licensed testers. Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited. Swine exhibitors must sign an affidavit that to the best of his/her knowledge swine dysentery and/or pseudo rabies has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months. Evidence of warts, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, draining abscesses or any other contagious or infectious condition will eliminate the animal from the show. The decision of the official show veterinarian will be final.

HERDSMANSHIP DIVISION Herdsmanship will be judged twice a day, everyday during the county fair. Barns will be judged 1 hour after weigh-ins are completed and 1 hour after each livestock show is completed. Since a fair is an educational event for all people of the county, it is necessary that the barns and other exhibit places be kept clean, neat and well cared for. Exhibits should look their best at all times for the public to see. 1. Alleyways Orderly, open to fair traffic, free from equipment, swept clean, dry (as possible), and free of bedding. 2. Stalls or Pens Adequate amount of bedding where allowed, bedding clean and dry, manure hauled out to correct place, feed and watering pans orderly and chore pails removed when not being used, gates secured, stall cards posted and readable, group storage area clean and neat. ALL Grooming racks must be outside of barn and kept in a Neat ORDERLY FASHION on grounds and away from entry gates when not in use. (Visitors need to be able to enter the barns.) 3. Animals Clean, groomed, as comfortable as possible, securely tied or penned in correct pen, and animals correctly fed and watered.

REMEMBER: ALL Pens, Stalls, Alleyways and Overall Barns will be judged after the Junior Livestock Auction on MONDAY, July 28, 2014. Clubs who do not leave their area in an orderly manner will have to respond to the Hamilton County Fair Board enforcements.

The overall objective of "Herdsmanship" is to encourage exhibitors to present their livestock, alley, and pen area to fair goers in an attractive and appealing manner.

Enforcement of these rules will be carried out with the following procedures:

1. A Warning will be issued for the 1st violation. A special sticker being placed on their exhibitor card will give exhibitors a warning. These stickers may not be removed under any circumstances; records will be kept as to who receives them.

2. If a second Warning has to be issued to the exhibitor, they will lose their premium money.

3. A third Warning will result in a meeting with the barn superintendent, an extension staff personnel, the herdsmanship judge, and a 4-H & Youth Committee member, the exhibitor and his/her parent(s). Final result could be being barred from the 2014 Hamilton County Fair.

HERDSMANSHIP

Beef; Goats; Horse; Sheep; Swine; Rabbits; Poultry In each species: First place club/chapter - $25; second place club/chapter - $20; third place club/chapter - $15.

DEPARTMENT 10 - SHEEP CLASS A

SUPERINTENDENTS: Gerald Gourley, Marty Johnson ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Larry Bullock, Gary Gourley, Wayne Johnson, Brad Burnett Check-in Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22 Judging: 8:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23 Order of Judging: Showmanship will be done at the discretion of the judge-could be at the beginning, end or before the Champion Drive for the Market Lamb

Dept. 10 - Sheep - RULES 1. Read general rules and regulations. 2. All market lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at the county weigh-in prior to May 15th. 3. All Ewes or Rams/Bucks to be exhibited must have the official Flock ID tags from the state (1-866-873-2824). Wethers do not need the official Flock ID tag. 4. LAMBS eligible to be shown must have been born on or after January 1 of this year and entered on Livestock ID that is due May 15. 5. Lambs must have "weigh-in" ear tags and/or tattoo. Any lost tags must be reported to the Extension Office immediately. 6. Purebred lambs shown in purebred lots cannot be shown in market lamb lot. Market lambs cannot be shown in purebred lot. Commercial Ewe lambs shown in commercial lots cannot be shown in market lamb lot. 7. Market lambs will be weighed upon their arrival at the grounds and will be divided into lots by weight. 8. Market lambs must meet 100 pounds minimum weight limit at weigh-in time to be eligible for Market Classes. Up to 2 lambs may be shown as feeder lambs or Commercial Ewe Lambs, if they weigh less than 100 pounds. 9. Individual market lambs must be shorn to be eligible to be entered and exhibited in market lots. Recommended slick sheared. 10. Carcass/Rate of Gain will be calculated. 11. Each exhibitor may show a total of 7 market lambs, with no more than 5 in either the blackface or whiteface individual lots. 12. Each exhibitor may show two animals in each of the breeding lots. 13. Each exhibitor may enter one carcass lamb. 14. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of 10 sheep. 15. No straw will be allowed for bedding. 16. See general rules for health requirements for sheep. 17. Sheep Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 11:00 a.m. Wednesday during Sheep check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 18. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 19. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) 20. Each sheep exhibitor may sell only 2 lambs in the sale.

LOT 1 Senior Showmanship

(Grades 9 and above past school year).

LOT 2 Intermediate Showmanship

(Grades 7 & 8 past school year).

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LOT 3 Junior Showmanship

(Grades 5-6 past school year).

LOT 4 Beginner Showmanship

(Grades 4 past school year).

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Premiums paid ONLY to the top 5 placings in Showmanship Lots.

(See Showmanship Rules-Rule #9 under Jr. Livestock Dept.)

LOT 5 - PUREBRED EWE LAMB (Born this Year)

LOT 6 - PUREBRED RAM LAMB (Born this Year)

LOT 7 - COMMERCIAL RAM LAMB (Born this Year)

LOT 8 - COMMERCIAL EWE LAMB (Born this Year)

LOT 9 - COMMERCIAL YEARLING EWE (Born between September 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014)

LOT 10 - PUREBRED YEARLING EWE

(Born between September 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014)

MARKET LAMB

(to be divided into two lots, both lots will be combined for Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb)

LOT 11 --Blackface Lambs

LOT 12 -- White or Speckled face lambs

LOT 13 – Feeder Lamb Class (This class will be for lambs weighing less than 100 pounds)

LOT 14 - LAMB CARCASS

JUNIOR LAMB CARCASS CONTEST

To be scanned by Ultrasound 1. Entry is limited to one lamb per exhibitor for the scanning. 2. Lambs must weigh a minimum of 100 pounds. 3. Carcass lambs may be shown in a Market Lamb Lot. 4. Lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at the county weigh-in prior to May 15 and reported on the livestock identification sheet. 5. Lamb must meet same health requirements as other lambs for exhibition.

Premiums: (For all other lamb lots)

Blue Red White Individual Lamb $3.50 $2.50 $1.50

BOTTLE LAMB SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: Breanna Gourley ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Brad Burtnett, TEEN LEADERS: Raquel Holt, Shea Hassebrock, Stacy Myer Check-in: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 Bottle Lamb Show: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23

RULES:

1. Open to any exhibitor with written consent, grades Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade as of September 1 of the current school year. 2. Any orphan or newborn lamb, ewe or wether or ram, lambed after January 1 of current project year, and in possession of the showing participant by May 15th. 3. An exhibitor is not limited to number of lambs identified, BUT is limited to only one exhibit at the county fair. It is recommended that if no other livestock is on the premise that they purchase two lambs for better survivability. 4. The lambs will be checked by a veterinarian, just like all livestock to be shown at the county fair. All lambs must be free of any contagious or infectious conditions. 5. All lambs are to be halter broke. Second grade level is given the option to show off halter. Third grade level is asked to show off halter unless they feel strongly against it. 6. A photo record kept throughout the project showing the exhibitor feeding, caring for, and working with the animal. The photo records will be shown at the Participant interviews held prior to the fair. 7. Lambs with fleece (not hair sheep) must be sheared to be eligible to be shown in the Bottle Lamb class. 8. The Bottle Lamb class is to be fun for the exhibitor and also a learning experience. The exhibitor will be asked to try to do the following: 1.) Showmanship a. Will be asked to set the lamb b. Will be asked to move the lamb about the ring c. Keeping lambs between themselves and the judge. 2.) Record Book and Interview a. Basic questions on the exhibitor’s lamb project b. How they cared for the lamb 3.) Herdsmenship a. Maintain good herdsmenship throughout the entirety of the fair b. Keep pens clean and change bedding if warranted c. Keep aisles clean d. Always have water in front of animal and fed proper amounts 9. Awards: All exhibitors will receive a ribbon for their efforts and participation. 10. Project ends when the lamb is either kept by the exhibitor or sold as a market lamb. 11. Each member must attend 75% of the informational meetings provided throughout the year unless they have an excused absence to the leader prior to the meeting. 12. The same general rules required of “Sheep” exhibited at Hamilton County Fair will be required to be followed for exhibitors of Bottle Lambs.

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DEPARTMENT 11 – GOATS Pygmy Goats will be shown in the Pet Show

CLASS B

SUPERINTENDENTS: Marty Johnson ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Gerald Gourley Check-In Time: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22 Judging: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23

RULES 1. Read general rules and regulations, Health Requirements, time for check-in and showing and Herdsmanship Division rules. Any goat showing evidence of contagious diseases will be unable to be shown. Disqualified goats must be removed from the barn and Fairgrounds immediately. Any goat found to have external parasites, will be disqualified and exhibitor must remove it from the premises immediately. Exhibitors are expected to care for their meat goats in an acceptable manner. Any abusive care including slapping or excessive modification of any goats will be grounds for disqualification at the discretion of show officials. 2. Each exhibitor is allowed to bring up to EIGHT goats. All breeds are eligible. LIMITED to no more than SIX entries in dairy or meat. 3. All market meat goats will be weighed and checked for identification during check-in. Any evidence of tampering with the official tag will be scrutinized. No reweighs will be allowed. 4. Weight Limit: Meat Wether goats must weigh over 50 pounds. Anything below that will not be eligible for exhibition. Market Meat goat will be divided into divisions by decision of superintendents and judge. 5. Age: Wethers must have kid teeth in normal positions at time of check-in, any wether having lost any kid teeth will be disqualified. 6. Horns: Exhibitors will be required to have horns tipped blunt on all goats before arrival on the grounds. Removal of horns on grounds is NOT permitted. 7. Hair: All goats must be uniformly clipped with 3/8 inch length of hair or less above the knee and hock joints to include the head, excluding the tail, prior to arrival on the grounds. All goats should arrive on the Fairgrounds clipped and show ready. Minimal trimming will be allowed. 8. All goats must be penned in the assigned pens, have a collar and lead or tie chain. If your goats will not stay in their pen the exhibitor is responsible for securing the pens, so their animals are secure. (That means YOU bring the necessary equipment to make that happen.) 9. Exhibitor pens with small kids will need a mess liner (supplied by the exhibitor). 10. All goat exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program. 11. Goat Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due Wednesday during Goat check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 12. There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any goat. Exhibitors in violation will not be allowed to show. 13. No drugs or medicants of any kind may be administered at the Fair except by the order of the official Fair veterinarian. Use of any nonapproved substances are strictly forbidden. 14. Milk out time will be at the discretion of the exhibitor. However, the judge or superintendent has the right to disqualify exhibitors if animals are not handled in a humane manner. 15. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)

16. Bracing is allowed. However, all goats must have four feet on the floor in the show ring at all times. Lifting feet off the ground or placing them on any support or altered ring surface is not acceptable. Exhibitors will receive one warning if they are found lifting or slapping goats. Second offenses will result in automatic exhibitor disqualification from the 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show. Superintendent may adjust classes according to numbers. Classes will be determined by the Superintendent – depending upon the number of entries for each division – some may be grouped together.

LOT 10- Junior Showmanship

LOT 11 – Intermediate/Senior Showmanship

PREMIUMS PAID

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 DAIRY GOATS **************************************************

LOT 12 – Purebred Junior Doe Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk.

LOT 13 – Purebred Senior Doe 1 year of age and over

LOT 14 – Commercial Junior Doe Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk.

LOT 15 – Commercial Senior Doe 1 year of age and over

MEAT GOATS ****************************************************

LOT 20– Junior Doe Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk

LOT 21 – Senior Doe 1 year of age and over

LOT 22 – Junior Wether Goats under 1 year of age

LOT 23 - RATE OF GAIN Only Hamilton Co. Exhibitors eligible for this competition.

Top ten (10) rate-of-gain will be shown in this lot.

Premiums: Blue Red White Goats $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

BOTTLE GOAT

SUPERINTENDENT: Breanna Gourley TEEN LEADERS: Levi Greufe Check-in: 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 22 Bottle Goat Show: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23

RULES:

1. Open to any exhibitor with written consent, grades Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade as of September 1 of the current school year. 2. Any orphan or newborn goat, born after January 1 of current project year, and in possession of the showing participant by May 15th. 3. An exhibitor is not limited to number of animals identified, BUT is limited to only one exhibit at the county fair. 4. The goats will be checked by a veterinarian, just like all livestock to be shown at the county fair. All goats must be free of any contagious or infectious conditions. 5. All goats are to be broke. 6. A photo record kept throughout the project showing the exhibitor feeding, caring for, and working with the animal. The photo records will be shown at the Participant interviews held prior to the fair.

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7. The Bottle Goat class is to be fun for the exhibitor and also a learning experience. The exhibitor will be asked to try to do the following: 1.) Showmanship a. Will be asked to set the goat b. Will be asked to move the goat about the ring c. Keeping goat between themselves and the judge. 2.) Record Book and Interview a. Basic questions on the exhibitor’s goat project b. How they cared for the goat 3.) Herdsmenship a. Maintain good herdsmenship throughout the entirety of the fair b. Keep pens clean and change bedding if warranted c. Keep aisles clean d. Always have water in front of animal and fed proper amounts 9. Awards: All exhibitors will receive a ribbon for their efforts and participation. 10. Project ends when the goat is either kept by the exhibitor or sold. 11. Each member must attend 75% of the informational meetings provided throughout the year unless they have an excused absence to the leader prior to the meeting. 12. The same general rules required of “Goat” exhibited at Hamilton County Fair will be required to be followed for exhibitors of Bottle Goats.

DEPARTMENT 12 – DAIRY COW CLASS C

SUPERINTENDENT: Darrel Hay Check-in Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22 Judging: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23

RULES 1. Read general rules and regulations. 2. Entries are open to registered purebred or grade animals. 3. Any yearling heifer that has freshened prior to time of judging must be entered in the two-year-old lot. 4. Animals will be divided by breed into proper age groups. 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to wear all white. 6. See general rules for health requirements for dairy. 7. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 8. Ribbon Recognition: (if designated by judge). 9. For health reasons, bedding, including straw, may be used for milking dairy cows only. For all other dairy animals, no bedding allowed, except sand. 10. Dairy Cow Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 9:00 a.m. Thursday during Dairy Cow check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.

11. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)

LOT 17 Showmanship 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th (one age group) $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

LOT 18 - CALVES - Calved Sept. 1, 2013 to March 1, 2014

LOT 19 - JUNIOR YEARLINGS Calved March 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013

LOT 20 - SENIOR YEARLINGS

Calved September 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012

LOT 21 - TWO-YEAR-OLDS Calved September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011

LOT 22 -THREE YEAR-OLD AND OLDER Calved prior to August 31, 2010

Premiums: Blue Red White

Dairy $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

DEPARTMENT 13 - BEEF CLASS D

SUPERINTENDENTS: Darrel Hay, Charity Hayes ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Lance Messerly, Greg Paper, Larry Benda, Sandy Benda, Don Doolittle, Jaclyn MacRunnel, Dan Schaa, Nathan Hay, Randy Schaa Check-in/weigh deadline: 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23 Judging: 8:00 a.m., Friday, July 24 GENERAL BEEF RULES: 1. No paint (or black adhesive) above the hooves. Evidence of paint (or black adhesive) will mean disqualification. Also see Rule #15 under Rules-Jr. Livestock Department. 2. Grooming racks must be outside of barn except on show day. 3. All beef (exception-Bucket/Bottle Calves) to be tied out in evening, unless inclement weather. 4. No bedding allowed, except sand. 5. Rate of Gain & Showmanship limited to Hamilton Co. Exhibitors. 6. No reweighs on sale day-animals will sell at fair entry weights.

BREEDING BEEF RULES 1. Read general rules and regulations. 2. Entries are open to grade or purebred heifers. 3. Heifers shown in this division cannot be shown in any market beef lot or sold in the sale. 4. Breeding heifers will be divided by weight. 5. Members are limited to a total of three entries in the Breeding Beef lots and two entries in the cow/calf lots. 6. See General Rules for health requirements for beef heifers. 7. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 8. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums, received. (The only exceptions will those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) 9. All Breeding Beef and any Market Beef to be shown as a breed steer at the Iowa State Fair, must have been ID’s with a tattoo by May 15, of current year, in addition to their ID sheet. 10. Beef Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 12 Noon Thursday during Beef check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.

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Trophy sponsors in the Beef Department will be determined during an auction held by the Hamilton County Cattlemen.

LOT 24- GRADE OR PUREBRED REGISTERED HEIFER (Breeding heifers will be shown by weight, determined at

Weigh-in/check-in time)

LOT 25 - COW AND CALF Limit of 2 Cow/Calf

Grade or Purebred Registered Cow and Calf. Calf must be shown at side and dropped this year.

Premiums: Blue Red White

Breeding Beef $6.00 $4.50 $3.00

Lot 251 – CALF Class is for calves only from Lot 25 (no trophy or premium money paid)

Lot 255 – PROSPECT CALF (Feeder Steer Calf)

Calved between January 1, 2015 – June 1, 2015

Lot 256 – PROSPECT CALF (Feeder Heifer Calf) Calved between January 1, 2015 – June 1, 2015

Prospect Calves may be checked in the day of the Beef Show – they

will be released immediately after the show.

BEEF SHOWMANSHIP (See Showmanship Rule #10 under Jr. Livestock Dept.)

LOT 26

Senior Showmanship (grades 9 and above past school yr)

LOT 27 Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7 & 8-past school yr)

. LOT 28

Junior Showmanship (grades 5-6 past school yr)

LOT 29 Beginning Showmanship (grades 4 past school yr)

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Showmanship Premiums are

ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS

Adult Showmanship This class will be held after selection of champions. Open to

parents and grandparents of beef exhibitors.

MARKET BEEF RULES 1. Read General Rules and Regulations. 2. Each exhibitor will be allowed to show a limit of six (6) market beef.. 3. Entries are open to animals that have been enrolled and weighed in by January 15 of the current year. 4. Weight lots will be established so that approximately an equal number of animals will be in each lot. 5. There will be a minimum weight limit of 900 pounds for steers and 850 pounds for heifers. 6. Rate-of-gain information will be calculated from beginning weigh-in date to county fair weigh-in date and worn by member

exhibiting. Rate of Gain in Market Heifers will be at least 2.2# per day, Market Steers’ rate will be at least 2.4# per day. 7. Females fed for market will be shown in the Market Heifer Lot. 8. Market Heifers must gain at least 2.2#, and steers 2.4# a day, before they are qualified to receive blue ribbons. 9. See General Rules regarding health requirements for Market Beef. 10. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 11. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums, received. (The only exceptions will those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) 12. Beef Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 12 Noon Thursday during Beef check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 13. No reweighing on Sale Day. (See Jr. Livestock sale rules) 14. Dark Cutter option: Market beef exhibitors selling at auction have the option to contribute to, and benefit from, a fund set up by the Hamilton Co. Beef producers. A form must be signed before the auction; if needed, see Extension office. LOT 30 - Returning Bucket/Bottle Calf (Lot division will depend on number of returning bucket/bottle calves; decision to be made at that time)

LOT 31 - MARKET HEIFER

LOT 32 - MARKET BEEF

LOT 33 - RATE OF GAIN Only Hamilton Co. Exhibitors eligible for this competition.

Top ten (10) rate-of-gain beef will be shown in this lot.

Premiums: Blue Red White Market Beef $5.50 $4.50 $3.50

BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF

SUPERINTENDENT: Breanna Gourley ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Jaclyn MacRunnel, Nate Hay TEEN LEADER: Truman Chamness Check-In: 10:00am, Thursday, July 23 Judging: 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 24

RULES

Lot 34--Bucket/Bottle Calf 1. Open to any exhibitor grades 1st through 6th as of the

current school year. 2. Any orphan or newborn calf calved after January 1st of

current project year and in possession of participant by May 15th.

3. An exhibitor may identify multiple animals, but is limited to only one exhibit at the county fair.

4. The calves will be checked by a veterinarian. All calves must be free of contagious or infectious conditions.

5. Calves will be shown by halter or lead rope. 6. Participant must attend 75% of informational meetings

unless an excused absence is recorded prior to the meeting by alerting the superintendent.

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7. Participants must attend an interview with completed project record book on designated dates.

8. Leaders have the discrepancy to not allow someone to show if they feel the member is unfit at their age to handle the animal.

DEPARTMENT 14 - HORSE AND PONY CLASS E

SUPERINTENDENTS: Heather Arnold, Bryan Denekas, and Mark Claude ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Jane Powell HORSE SHOW MANAGERS: Earl Vold, Lesa Vold Horses may be stalled: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21 Check-in: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21 (no check-in will occur before this time) Judging: 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 – Halter & Performance (Pleasure & Equitation) 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23 – Performance Events (Advanced Patterns & Driving) 9:00 a.m, Sunday, July 26 – Timed and Fun Events

RULES

1. Read General Rules and Regulations. 2. Entries are open to horse, ponies and mules regularly enrolled as VoAg-FFA enterprise or 4-H project. 3. No stallions may be shown except in foal/weanling halter lot. 4. Ownership of horse: To exhibit in classes where the primary emphasis of evaluation is the skill level of the 4-H’er, ownership is not required; however, the 4-H’er must take an active role in the care of the animal. Leased horses CAN be shown in all classes. 5. A horse MAY NOT be shown or ridden by more than one person in a single lot. 6. A 4-H or FFA member can exhibit only the animal identified on the Livestock ID sheet as their project. 7. At all times, every horse should be treated in a humane, respectful, dignified and compassionate manner. The Henneke Body Condition Score will be used as the method to determine the body condition of the horse, as determined by the superintendents. The body condition of horses (or degree of fat cover on the horses) is a good indicator of their general health. Horses exhibiting a score of 1-3 WILL NOT be allowed to be shown. These animals will be sent home immediately. 8. Horses may have been shown by the member in other shows.

9. NO ENTRIES CAN BE MADE THE DAY OF THE SHOW. All entries must be made by 4:00 p.m., June 30, 2014.

10. The AGE of any given horse is determined as of January 1 of the current year. 11. Only 4-H or VoAg-FFA members will be allowed in the show ring. 12. Exhibitors shall wear a long sleeved dress shirt (consistent with State Fair 4-H Rules) and blue colored jeans (No T-shirts). Chaps are allowed and spurs are optional. Exhibitors are required to wear hard-soled shoes or boots, as they are considered safe and appropriate. On Thursday and Sunday exhibitors may wear the official 4-H/FFA rust colored T-shirt if they so choose. 13. As needed horses will be measured at check-in to ensure correctness of class assignment. See health requirements for horses and ponies. 14. Horse Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 9:00 p.m. Tuesday during horse check in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animal(s). 15. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. Tack is allowed in designated areas only. Aisles MUST be kept clean.

16. NO HORSE TRAILERS MAY PARK SOUTH OF THE HORSE BARNS UNLESS UNLOADING AND LOADING! 17. Exhibitors in foal/weanling lots must check-in with the superintendent during the official check-in time, but may choose to only bring their animals the day of the show. Safe mares may be permitted in the ring with foals during judging. 18. No horses will be released prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and any titles and premiums received will be stripped. (The only exception will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) 19. In the event of a large number of entries in any given lot, the Horse Superintendent and assistant, shall reserve the right to further divide the class on the basis of exhibitors’ age, horse height, type and breed of horses entered. 20. Youth participating in the Horse Show will be required to wear an American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute SEI) approved head gear with chin strap and properly fitted harness while mounted and riding EVERY TIME. 21. Only 4-H and VoAg FFA horse exhibitors can ride horses before, during and after the horse show and 4-H horse riding clinics. Trainers and parents will NOT be allowed to ride the 4-H or VoAg FFA exhibit horse with the exception of approved alumni classes. 22. 4-H and VoAg FFA members shall act respectfully and courteously at all times. Unnecessary roughness or discourtesy (as determined by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents) can disqualify the exhibitor from further competition for the entire show. Good sportsmanship shall prevail. Exhibitors shall not strike or hit the horse or pony forward of the cinch with any object including hands. No abuse of horses will be tolerated. Each exhibitor must keep his or her horse under control or be excused from the ring. Courtesy is mandatory – no exceptions. 23. All 4-H and VoAg FFA exhibitors must have their horses under complete control at all times. Horses must enter the ring unassisted and the gate must be closed before starting the class or course. Riders will not be allowed to leave the ring until their horses are walking under control. (No horses will gallop into or out of the show ring; this endangers other exhibitors and spectators, and will result in disqualification). Rider having difficulty in the ring and desiring to leave should request permission to be excused from the ring steward or judge. Check the list below for some examples of what constitutes an unruly horse (being lead or rode) that will be excused from the arena. a. A runaway horse b. Bucking c. Rearing d. Kicking other horses e. Biting other horses 24. Show management or the judges can reserve the right to refuse an exhibitor entry into any lot if they deem the entry unsafe for the exhibitors or other exhibitors' animals. All show officials (judge, superintendents, assistant superintendents and show management) have the authority and must dismiss from the ring any entry that is unruly or not in sufficient control for the safety of the handler or other exhibitors. 25. All horses are to be ridden astride. If for any reason, a rider is thrown from a horse, continued performance is permitted; however, the exhibitor should be penalized by either lowering one ribbon group or receiving the lowest ribbon at judges' discretion. In a timed event, if a rider is thrown and/or the horse falls, it is suggested that the entry retire from the arena receiving the lowest ribbon placing at the judge's discretion. 26. NO RIDING IN THE BARN. Horses should be ridden or exercised in the ring, by the exhibitor, as stated in Rule 21. The only exception is going between the barn and the ring. If ridden, horses should be AT A WALK. 27. Judges decisions will be final.

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28. Superintendents reserve the right to combine lots if entries warrant; also to re-arrange lot order at show time if conflicts exist with other on-going shows. Class awards (tropies, etc.) will be given for each lot. To be eligible for class awards an exhibitor must take a test worth 10 points. In addition to class awards a Junior, Intermediate and Senior Champion Horseman Award will be given. To be eligible for these awards, exhibitors must participate in a halter lot. Any horse shown by an exhibitor is eligible to earn points toward the Champion Horseman Award. Points from the test will count toward the total points for this award. Ties will be broken based on: 1) test points accumulated and 2) total points earned across all lots. Participants will be awarded points based on placings in all lots, however, only the exhibitor’s highest placing out of each group of lots listed below will count toward the award: Lots 38-49 (Halter) Lots 55-57 (Walk-Trot) Lots 58-62 (Pleasure) Lots 70-72 (Trail)

Wednesday, July 23 – 8:00 am

HORSE & PONY - SHOWMANSHIP LOTS (See Showmanship Rule #10 under Junior Livestock Department)

LOT 35 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP – (grades 9 & above, past school year)

LOT 36 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP –

(grades 7 & 8-past school year)

LOT 37 – JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP – (grades 4-6-past school year)

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

HALTER LOTS

MINIATURE HORSE Grade or registered mares or geldings

LOT 38 – MINIATURE HORSE YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD HALTER LOT 39 – MINIATURE HORSE THREE YEAR OLD AND OLDER HALTER

PONIES (UNDER 50”)

Grade or registered, mares or geldings LOT 40 – PONY YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD HALTER LOT 41 – PONY 3 YEAR OLD AND OLDER HALTER

MULES Grade or registered, females or gelded males

LOT 42 – MULE YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD HALTER LOT 43 – MULE THREE YEAR OLD OR OLDER HALTER

INTERMEDIATE HORSES (50”- 56”)

Grade or registered, mares or geldings LOT 44 – INT. HORSE YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD HALTER LOT 45- INT. HORSE THREE YEAR OLD AND OLDER HALTER

SADDLE HORSES (57” AND OVER)

Grade or registered, mares or geldings LOT 46 – SADDLE HORSE FOAL/WEANLING HALTER LOT 47 – SADDLE HORSE YEARLING AND 2 YEAR OLD HALTER LOT 48 – SADDLE HORSE THREE YEAR OLD OR OLDER MARE HALTER LOT 49- SADDLE HORSE THREE YEAR OLD OR OLDER GELDING HALTER LOT 50 – YEARLING LUNGE LINE (must be yearling) Premiums: Blue Red White Halter Lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

PERFORMANCE LOTS (PLEASURE AND EQUITATION)

1. Riders will be judged on hands, seat and suitability of horse to rider. 2. ENGLISH LOTS: ASTM/SEI approved helmets with fastened chinstraps are required at all times while mounted. It is recommended that breeches of traditional shades of buff, gray, rust or canary (or jodhpurs), high English boots or Jodhpur shoes be worn. Black, brown or dark blue hunting cap is recommended. Regulation English bridles and bits are recommended. Type of hunt saddle is optional. 3. Riders should be able to perform not only in the ring routine demanded of them, but also should be prepared to answer questions, and to perform routines the judge may ask of them. 4. Patterns for all lots will be provided at least one hour prior to lot. LOT 51 – ENGLISH PLEASURE (all grades) LOT 52 – ENGLISH EQUITATION (all grades) LOT 53 - PONY WALK TROT (all grades)Pony under 50” can be ridden in English or Western Tack. Pony is not eligible for any other walk trot class. May be shown only once in a walk trot class. LOT 54 - HORSE SENIOR WALK TROT English or Western Tack (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 55 - HORSE INTERMEDIATE WALK TROT English or Western Tack (Int. grades 7 & 8) LOT 56 - HORSE JUNIOR WALK TROT English or Western Tack (jr. grades 4-6) LOT 57 – NOVICE WALK TROT (1st yr. horse project member or with approval of project leaders) LOT 58 - SNAFFLE BIT WESTERN PLEASURE – 2 or 3 year old shown in snaffle or bosal. Horse is not eligible for other western pleasure classes.

LOT 59- SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 60- INTERMEDIATE WESTERN PLEASURE (Int. grades 7 & 8) LOT 61 – JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE (Jr. grades 4-6) LOT 62 - PONY PLEASURE – Open to all grades. Pany 56” and under can be ridden in English or Western Tack. Pony is not eligible for other western pleasure classes. May be shown only once in a pleasure class.

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LOT 63 - SENIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 64 – INTERMEDIATE WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP(Int. grades 7 & 8) LOT 65 - JUNIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (Jr. Grades 4-6) LOT 66- NOVICE HORSEMANSHIP (1st yr. horse project member or with approval of project leaders) LOT 67 – INTERMEDIATE and SENIOR BAREBACK PLEASURE (grades 7 and above)

LOT 68 – JUNIOR BAREBACK PLEASURE (grades 4-6) LOT 69 – TANDEM BAREBACK (all grades) – (Must obtain own partner who must be a current 4-H/FFA horse project member)

Premiums: Blue Red White Performance Lots 3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Thursday, July 24 – 1:00 pm PERFORMANCE LOTS (ADVANCED

PATTERNS & DRIVING) (Exhibitors may enter more than one horse

ONLY IN TRAIL LOTS)

RULES FOR TRAIL CLASSES: 1. Check in starts at 1:00 p.m. – All entries must be completed by approximately 3:00 p.m. 2. If obstacle is not completed after 3 attempts, participant must move on to the next obstacle. Trail Class will include 5 to 10 obstacles. Contestants will be judged on their poise and confidence, use of proper horsemanship, response of the horse or pony to the rider, ease and gracefulness of the horse and rider, safety and whether or not the obstacle is completed. Each of the obstacles is scored. The rider accumulating the highest total score on all obstacles is the first place winner. Awards will be announced after last trail exhibitor has gone. Obstacles may include the following: open, ride through and close a gate; put on and remove a raincoat; cross a wooden bridge; remove and replace materials from a mailbox; step through a series of at least 4 logs; side pass a log; back through L shaped course; dismount and ground tie animal; 360 degree turn in 5 to 6 foot square. LOT 70 − SENIOR TRAIL CLASS (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 71 − INTERMEDIATE TRAIL CLASS (Int. grades 7-8) LOT 72 – JUNIOR TRAIL CLASS (Jr. grades 4-6) LOT 73 – REINING (all grades) LOT 74 – WESTERN RIDING (all grades) LOT 75 − DRIVING/CART (all ages)

Sunday, July 27 – 9:00 am

TIMED AND FUN EVENTS (Exhibitor can enter ONLY ONE horse per Lot)

LOT 76 – COSTUME BREAK – Open Arena – (length to be determined by show manager(s)/superintendent(s)) LOT 77 – SENIOR & INTERMEDIATE BREAK THE GATE LOT 78 – JUNIOR BREAK THE GATE LOT 79 – EGG & SPOON RACE (all grades) LOT 80 – ALUMNI EGG & SPOON LOT 81 – JUMPIN FIGURE 8 (all grades)

LOT 82 – KEYHOLE (all grades) LOT 83 – SENIOR BARRELS (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 84 – INTERMEDIATE BARRELS (Int. grades 7 & 8) LOT 85 – JUUNIOR BARRELS (Jr. grades 4-6) LOT 86 – SENIOR POLES (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 87 – INTERMEDIATE POLES (Int. grade 7-8) LOT 88 – JUNIOR POLES (Jr. grades 4-6) Premiums: Blue Red White $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

DEPARTMENT 15 – SWINE NON-TERMINAL SHOW

Class F

All Exhibitors must have Premise ID’s recorded with the Extension Office before animals can be unloaded on fairgrounds! SUPERINTENDENTS: Brent Odland, Tim Holt ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Dave Young, Steve Olson ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: John Heeren, Garland Just, Wendell Doolittle, Jay Heeren, Steve Ostrem Check-In Deadline: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23 Hogs may be penned after 6:00am Wednesday, July 22 Hogs must be in barn by 9:00am Thursday, July 23 Judging: 8:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25 New 2015 – Hogs will be loaded out 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26

RULES 1. Read General Rules and Regulations 2. Entries open to either barrows or gilts - farrowed this year and weighing at least 220 pounds at weigh-in. One re-weigh will be allowed of underweight animals after all other exhibitors' animals have been weighed in. Underweight animals will not be allowed to leave early. 3. Each exhibitor may BRING a MAXIMUM of six (6) hogs to the fairgrounds for weighing. 4. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of six (6) hogs. One of these six (6) may be shown in the Swine Carcass lot and it may also be shown in the Market lot. All remaining hogs may be shown in the Market lot only. To show in the Carcass lot, the hog must weigh 220. 5. Hogs must be individually ear notched (with each hog having a different number), as recorded on the Livestock ID report, corresponding to ISU system. All hogs will be weighed and ear tagged. Ear notch rules will be enforced! 6. Hogs showing fresh ear notches will be disqualified. 7. Ear notches will be checked in pens following weigh-in. 8. All Swine Exhibitor fair entry forms must have the FSQA Certification on file at the extension office, prior to the fair. Each exhibitor must have Premise ID submitted to the Extension Office, prior to the fair. 9 Swine show is a non-terminal show. 10. Each exhibitor may sell ONLY 2 hogs in the sale and may sell other hogs to buyer of choice. NOTE: Hogs not selling in the Jr. Livestock Auction on Monday must be clearly identified by 5 p.m. on Sunday, if hogs are to be sent to the packer. If errors are made, it is the 4-H’ers responsibility, not the load out crew. 11. Hogs weighing over 285 pounds and sold in the Junior Livestock Auction will only be paid up to 285 pounds by the buyer. 12. If hogs do not make weight, the exhibitor may hold one hog back to show in Showmanship. (Hog will not be eligible for auction.) 13. Shavings or sawdust must be used as bedding.

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14. An additional pen may be issued to an exhibitor (if available). No pens may be used unless assigned to an exhibitor. 15. See general rules for Health Requirements for hogs. 16. Swine Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 12 Noon Thursday during Swine check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 17. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 18. Order of sale for swine in Livestock Auction on Monday if Exibitor chooses to sell animal in auction: 1) Grand Champion Individual; 2) Champion Carcass; 3) Reserve Grand Champion Individual; 4) Reserve Champion Carcass; 5) Grand Champion Barrow or Grand Champion Gilt; 6) Reserve Grand Champion Barrow; and 7) Reserve Grand Champion Gilt

SWINE SHOWMANSHIP If showmanship classes are too large, Swine Superintendent and Assistant reserve the right to split divisions into manageable sizes.

LOT 78 – Run Off Showmanship Class between GRADUATE

SENIORS & SENIORS

LOT 79 - GRADUATE SHOWMANSHIP (Out of high school)

LOT 80 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP (Grades 9 -12-past school year)

LOT 81 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP (Grades 7 & 8-past school year)

LOT 82 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (Grades 5-6-past school year)

LOT 83 - BEGINNER SHOWMANSHIP (Grade 4 -past school year)

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Showmanship Premiums are

ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS

Weight Classes will be divided between barrows and gilts.

LOT 84- MARKET GILT

LOT 85- MARKET BARROW

Premiums: Blue Red White Market Hog $4.50 $3.50 $2.50

SWINE CARCASS Real-time Ultrasound 1. Each member who has market swine enrolled as a project may enter one of these hogs in the carcass contest. 2. Hogs are to be entered and identified at entry time by June 24th. 3. All hogs must be earmarked as shown on the Livestock ID report. 4. Hogs must meet the same health requirements as other hogs for exhibition. 5. Either gilts or barrows may be entered. 6. Hogs must weigh 220 in order to meet carcass specifications. 7. Carcass hogs will be exhibited in the arena at the end of the afternoon show.

LOT 86 - SWINE CARCASS

DEPARTMENT 16 - SMALL ANIMALS 1. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed appropriately as described in Rule #8 under Rules and Regulations, Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section. 2. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that species. See Rule #3 under “Rules and Regulations Junior Livestock Department.” 3. Cages and pens must be cleaned daily. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 7. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)

RABBITS CLASS G

RABBIT SUPERINTENDENTS: Jean Holt, Afton Holt ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Regina Hendrickson,Virgene Monthei Check-in: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 22 Judging for Rabbits: 12:30 pm, Wednesday, July 23 - Exhibitors Meeting with judging to follow. Dress-Up class will be first class. Showmanship for Rabbits: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again after Dress-Up through remainder of show.

RULES

1. All rabbits must be positively identified with a tattoo in the left ear and tattoo listed on entry form. No wild rabbits allowed. 2. Each exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of eight rabbit entries with no more than 6 entries per lot. Each exhibitor will be allowed only 8 pens. 3. Rabbit Animal Care & Management Disclosure Statements are due by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday during rabbit check in. Failure to turn these forms will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. No Entries after 3:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS 4. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed appropriately as described in Rule #8 under Rules and Regulations, Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section. 5. Livestock sale: See Rule #8 under Junior Livestock Sale. 6. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that species. See Rule #3 under “Rule and Regulations Junior Livestock Department.” 7. Cages and pens must be cleaned daily. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 8. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) See Showmanship Rules under Junior Livestock Dept. Each exhibitor will use the State Fair 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Score Sheet. Showmanship judging will be held 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and again after Dress-Up through remainder of show.

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LOT 89 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (Grades 4-6-past school year)

LOT 90 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP

(Grades 7 & 8 - past school year)

LOT 91 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP (Grades 9 & above-past school year)

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Showmanship Premiums are

ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS

ALUMNI SHOWMANSHIP (no premiums paid)

MIXED BREED RABBITS

LOT 92 – JUNIOR DOE LOT 93- JUNIOR BUCK

LOT 94- INTERMEDIATE DOE LOT 95 – INTERMEDIATE BUCK

LOT 96 – SENIOR DOE LOT 97 – SENIOR BUCK

Age Criteria: Rabbit classes are divided on the following age

criteria (age on date of show) Jr. Doe and buck---------------------6 weeks to 6 months Intermediate doe & buck-----------6 to 8 months Senior doe and buck ---------------over 8 months Classes may be combined if there are not enough entries for separate classes.

COMMERCIAL RABBITS

LOT 98 - JUNIOR DOE LOT 99 -INTERMEDIATE DOE

LOT 100 - SENIOR DOE LOT 101-JUNIOR BUCK

LOT 102 - INTERMEDIATE BUCK LOT 103 - SENIOR BUCK

Examples of meat rabbits include Californian, Satin, and New Zea-land. Other meat rabbits can also be exhibited.

FANCY PUREBRED RABBITS Individual purebred classes will be judged against their own breed. Examples of fancy rabbits include Dutch, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Angora, and Rex. Other fancy breeds can also be exhibited. You must have identified the breed of your purebred rabbit on your ID sheet (due May 15) in order to show in these classes.

Age Criteria for this class: Jr. Doe or Buck………………….………6 weeks to 6 months Sr. Doe or Buck………………………………..over 6 months

LOT 104 - JUNIOR DOE LOT 106 - SENIOR DOE

LOT 107 - JUNIOR BUCK

LOT 109 - SENIOR BUCK

LOT 110 – FUR CLASS (One rabbit selected from entries in Mixed Breed, Commercial, Fancy Purebred, and Meat classes to show for best fur)

Premiums: Blue Red White Individual Rabbits $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Rabbit Meat Pens Meat pen will consist of three rabbits of the same breed and variety. Age limit not over ten weeks and weight limit not over 5 pounds each. This division allows crossbred rabbits; however, they must be of the same variety. RABBITS SHOWN AS PART OF A MEAT PEN, PEN OF THREE OR SINGLE FRYER SHOULD NOT BE PULLED FROM OTHER LOTS.

LOT 111 - PEN OF THREE FRYERS (4 to 4 1/2 lbs. individual live weight at time of check-in)

LOT 112 – SINGLE FRYER

Single Fryer consists of one rabbit not over ten weeks of age and not over 5 pounds. This division allows crossbred rabbits. The fryer must not be pulled from the meat pen.

Premiums: Blue Red White

Pen of 3 Rabbits $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibits at judge’s discretion. No class will automatically receive any of the awards offered.

LOT 114 - DRESS UP

Exhibitors will be judged on "most original" costume for their rabbit.

Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibits at judge’s discretion. No class will automatically receive any of the awards

offered.

POULTRY

CLASS H POULTRY SUPERINTENDENT: Arlin Dickinson ASSISTANT POULTRY: A. J. Dickinson Check-in: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21 Judging: 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22

RULES

1. Hamilton County Fair General Rules and Regulations apply in this division. 2. All poultry must be clean and free of lice. Failure to comply will be grounds for disqualification. Any poultry showing evidence of disease will be removed from the fairgrounds immediately. (See POULTRY under Health Requirements/livestock Rules & Regulations) 3. All poultry must be properly cared for. The fair will furnish Cages. 4. Poultry Animal Care & Management Disclosure Statements are due by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday during poultry check in. Failure to turn in these forms will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. No entries checked in after 3:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS. 5. Birds entered at the county fair must be owned, raised and cared for by the 4-H/FFA'er. 6. Entries limited to ten poultry entries with no more than 6 entries per lot. Each exhibitor will be allowed only 10 pens. 7. Entries will be judged on the basis of uniformity, development and evidence of production (handling qualities, pigmentation and molt.) 8. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that species. See Rule #3 under “Rules and Regulations Junior Livestock Department.”

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9. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) 10. Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibit at judges’ discretion. Exhibitors need to know breed of poultry/fowl. No class will automatically receive any of the awards offered. Blue, red and white ribbons will be awarded, if deserving.

SHOWMANSHIP No entry is required; showmanship will be judged while exhibiting in the various classes and announced towards the end of the show. Top score in each division, Junior, Intermediate and Senior, if worthy. Scores based on the following: 50% on demonstration before judge; 50% on oral questions from judge (possibly a written exam on presenters knowledge, given at a workshop prior to fair.) Lot 115 - Junior Showmanship- (grades 4-6 past year) Lot 116 - Intermediate Showmanship-(grades 7 & 8 past year)

Lot 117 - Senior Showmanship- (grades 9 and above)

: Showmanship Premiums are

ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS PRODUCTION & MEAT PENS

LOT 118 - Production Hens (more than 20 weeks of age) pen of 3 hens, (limit 2 pens)

LOT 119 - Production Pullets (less than 20 weeks of age) pen of 3 pullets, (limit 2 pens)

LOT 120 ----Egg Production – judge 1 dozen eggs LOT 121 - Market Pen - pen of 3 (limit 2 pens)

may be either fryers 2-3#, or broilers 3-4#

FANCY CHICKENS (Age criteria: cocks/hens are male/female chickens 1 year or older) (Cockerels/pullets are male/female chickens less than 1 year of age)

LOT 122 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--COCK LOT 123 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM -- HEN

LOT 124 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--COCKEREL LOT 125 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--PULLET

LOT 126 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM--PULLET LOT 127 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM --HEN

LOT 128 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM--COCKEREL LOT 129 –FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM—PULLET

LOT 130 – BANTAM WATERFOWL

CHAMPION BANTAM

LOT 131 –LARGE --COCKS LOT 132 –LARGE--HENS

LOT 133 –LARGE--COCKERELS LOT 134 –LARGE--PULLETS

LOT 135 – LARGE WATERFOWL

LARGE FOWL CHAMPION

OTHER FOWL LOT 136 ---- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET TURKEY

(Pen of two, hen or tom) LOT 137---- FANCY TURKEY (Pen of two, hen or tom) LOT 138--- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET DUCK

(Pen of two, hen or drake) LOT 139--- FANCY DUCK (Pen of two, hen or drake) LOT 140--- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET GOOSE

(Pen of two, goose or gander)

LOT 141--- FANCY GOOSE (Pen of two, goose or gander)

Premiums: Blue Red White Poultry $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

PIGEONS

1. All birds must be permanently ID’d with a seamless leg band. 2. Maximum of 6 birds per lot. LOT 1 ---- Young Bird (hatched the current year of show) LOT 2---- Old Cock (hatched year prior to show or older) LOT 3--- Old Hen (hatched year prior to show or older) DEPARTMENT 17 - SMALL PETS & PYGMY GOATS

CLASS I Check In: Tuesday, July 21 – 12:30 p.m. Crestview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Tent Judging: Tuesday, July 21 - 1:00 p.m. Crestview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Tent 1. Entries are open to pets regularly enrolled and identified as 4-H projects by May 15 of current year. 2. To be eligible for the pet show, the 4-H'er may not have exhibited the pet in any other department of the fair this year. 3. Entry is $3.00 per pet. Limit of two pets per lot. 4. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed appropriately as described in Rule 9 under Rules & Regulations, Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section. 5. Exhibitors must check in 15 minutes before judging starts. 6. Members need to have pets entered in pet show on the fairgrounds only for the time of show. Do not take pets into other barns. 7. All exhibitors must be responsible for their pets. 8. NO WILD ANIMALS. It is illegal under Iowa Law to capture or keep any game animal, fur animal, game birds, or endangered, threatened or protected species of fish, reptiles or amphibians. 9. Cats and dogs must have current official rabies certification given by a veterinarian. Please bring certificates with you at time of show. No cats under four (4) months of age at day of show may be shown. 10. Pets include cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, fish, turtles, lizards, snakes, birds, dogs, rabbits and other small pets. Ferrets as well as poisonous animals are excluded from the pet division. 11. All pets should come on a leash, in a cage or a bowl. 12. It is suggested that; - cats and dogs be exhibited on a leash; - gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, birds, rabbits be in their cage; - fish in a one or two gallon bowl or aquarium, no decoration or gravel; - reptiles and amphibians in a cage or covered terrarium. 13. Cage doors and terrarium tops should be secured to prevent escape of pets and to protect spectators. 14. Fish exhibitors must supply their own bowls and water. 15. Pets in this class will be judged on appearance, health and member's knowledge of caring, handling and feeding of the pet. 16. Lot champions need to remain until end of show for overall champion.

LOT 142 - CATS LOT 143 - GERBILS

LOT 144 - GUINEA PIGS LOT 145 - HAMSTERS

LOT 146 - MICE LOT 147 - FISH

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LOT 148 - BIRDS LOT 149 - DOGS

LOT 150 – RABBITS LOT 151 – PYGMY GOATS

LOT 152 - REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS LOT 153 - MISCELLANEOUS LOT 154 - BREEDING PAIR

LOT 155 - OFFSPRING OF PAIR (To be exhibited in separate container)

Premiums: Blue Red White Pets $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

DEPARTMENT 18 - DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS M

SUPERINTENDENT: Virgene Monthei ASST SUPERINTENDENT: Donna Moore, Taylor Johnson Check-in – Tuesday, July 21 - 7:30 a.m. Judging: Tuesday, July 21 - 8:00 a.m. 1) Entries are open to 4-H youth who are enrolled in Hamilton county 4-H and participated in the Dog Obedience Training program. 2) Dogs must be identified on ID sheet by May 15 of current year. 3) Entry fee is $4.00 per dog. 4) Exhibitor Dress: Exhibitors shall wear 4-H dog obedience shirt, blue jeans and closed shoes. No caps or hats are allowed. 5) Exhibitors must check in 15 minutes before judging starts. 6) Exhibitors must be responsible for their dogs. All dogs must be leashed or crated while waiting for their class to be called. 7) EXHIBITOR CONDUCT- Exhibitors shall not strike dogs or use any other unnecessarily harsh physical means of disciplining dogs. No harsh or excessive corrections are to be made on the grounds. 8) EQUIPMENT- The use of choke chains, buckle collars, and head halters, such as Gentle Leaders are acceptable. 9) No food treats or bait are allowed during the judging of the obedience classes. Treats are allowed to be used in the Showmanship/Handling classes. 10) The same dog can NOT be shown in both the pet show class and the dog obedience or Rally class. Dog Obedience Lot numbers LOT M1 - Pre-novice A - Both exhibitor and dog in first year of 4-H dog obedience training. Dogs will be judged on their ability to heel on leash, heel figure 8 on leash, stand for examination on leash, recall and finish on leash, sit and stay for one minute, and stay down for three minutes on leash. Handlers or dogs cannot have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. A dog may be shown only once in this class. LOT M2 - Pre-novice B - For dogs in first year of 4-H dog obedience training and exhibitors that have completed more than one year of obedience training. Exercises are the same as Pre-novice A class. Dogs cannot have an AKC or UKC CD degree prior to the fair. A dog may only be shown once in this class. LOT M3 - Sub-novice - For dogs and handlers in second year who are not ready for off leash heeling. Dogs will heel ON leash, figure 8 ON leash, stand for examination OFF leash, recall and finish OFF leash, sit and stay for one minute OFF leash, and stay down for 3 minutes OFF leash. Dogs may be entered in either Sub-novice or Novice A, but not both! Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in Pre-novice A, Pre-novice B classes Handlers or dogs

cannot have AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. A dog may only be shown once in this class. LOT M4 - Novice A - For dogs and handlers in second year of training. Exercises: Dogs will heel and figure 8 on leash, and heel off leash, stand for examination off leash, recall and finish off leash, sit-stay (1 minute) and down-stay (3minute) off leash. Dogs entered in this class may not have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree. Dogs may only be entered once in this class and may not be entered in Pre-novice A, Pre-novice B, or Sub novice classes. LOT M5 - Novice B - For dogs in second year and handlers in third year or more OR for those who participated in the Sub-novice class the year before. Exercises the same as Novice A class. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in any previous class. Dogs may not have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree. LOT M6 - Challenge Novice - For dogs and handlers in second year or more of training. Exercises same as Novice A or B. Dogs may be entered in any other class except Pre-novice A or B. ( Scores in this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High Point Dog. LOT M7 - Graduate Novice A - For dogs in the third year of dog obedience training OR dogs and handlers in the 4th year who showed in Novice B the year before. OR dogs under three years 4-H obedience training who have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. Dogs will heel ON leash, and figure 8 OFF leash, moving stand and examination, moving drop and recall, dumbbell recall, recall over the broad jump or high jump and long down with the handler out of sight for 3 minutes. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in Pre-novice A or B, Sub-novice as well as Novice A or B. Handlers must not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree. LOT M8 - Graduate Novice B - For dogs in fourth year or more of obedience training. OR dogs who showed in Graduate Novice A the year before. Exercises the same as Graduate novice A. Dogs must not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree. LOT M9- Open A – For Dogs in fourth year or more of obedience training, OR those who showed in Graduate Novice A or Graduate Novice B the year before. Exercises: heel and figure 8 off leash, drop on recall, retrieve on the flat and over the high jump and jump over the broad jump, and do 3 minute sit stay and 5 minute down stay off leash and with the handler out of sight. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in Pre-novice A and B, Sub-novice, Novice A and B classes. Dogs must not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree. LOT M10 – OPEN B- For dogs and project exhibitors of fourth year or more who showed in Open A the year before OR for dogs that have a AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree prior to the fair. Exercises the same as Open A Class. LOT M11 - Dress-up LOT M12 - Alumni/ Parent Showmanship (no premiums paid for alumni/parent class) PREMIUMS: Blue Red White Dog Obedience $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 DOG OBEDIENCE AWARD QUALIFICATIONS 1). Ribbons will be awarded in classes M1 thru M3 as follows Purple 150-160 points Blue 130-149 ½ points Red 120-129 ½ points White 119 and lower 2) Ribbons will be awarded in classes M4 thru M10 as follows

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Purple 190-200 points Blue 170-189 ½ points Red 150-169 ½ points White 149 and lower 3) A trophy will be presented to the first place winner in each obedience class with ribbons to the others. 4) A Grand Champion trophy will be given to the dog and exhibitor with the highest score in classes M4, M5, M7, M8, M9, M10 and a Reserve Grand Champion trophy will be given to the dog and exhibitor with the highest score in classes M1, M2, or M3. DOG HANDLING/SHOWMANSHIP M13- Showmanship Senior grades 9-12 in the past year. M14-Showmanship Intermediate grades 7-8 in the past year. M15-Showmanship Junior grades 4-6 in the past year. An award will be presented to the top Senior, Intermediate, and Junior handler. DOG OBEDIANCE AWARDS The following trophies will be presented to the various lot winners. Pre-Novice A Champion Pre-Novice B Champion Challenge Champion Sub-Novice Champion Novice A Champion Novice B champion Graduate Novice A Champion Graduate Novice B Champion Open A Champion Open B Champion Champion Dog Dress up Champion Showmanship-Senior Champion Showmanship-Int. Champion Showmanship- Junior Champion High Point Dog Reserve Champion Hi Point Dog Rally Novice A Rally Advanced Rally Classes Rally Novice A- For dog or handler in 2 or more years of obedience training. Dogs must not have an AKC or UKC RN degree. Rally Novice must have between 10-15 stations (Start and Finish not included) with no more than (5) stationary exercises per class. All stations will be completed with dog on a leash. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. (Scores in this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High Point Dog). Rally Advanced- For a handler in 2 or more years of obedience training, or both exhibitor and dog participated in the Rally Novice Class or Rally Advanced Class the year before. Dogs must not have an AKC or UKC RA degree. Rally Advanced must have between 12-17 stations (Start and Finish not included) with no more than (7) stationary exercises per class. A broad jump may be used in this class. All stations will be completed with the dog on a leash. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. (Scores in this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High Point Dog). Points for awarding ribbons: 100-70 Blue ribbon 69-40 Red ribbon 39-0 White ribbon

Junior Livestock Sale SUPERINTENDENT: Clark Vold, Dave Entriken ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Eudene Lund, Steve Olson, Kurt Veldhuizen LIVESTOCK SALE SETUP: Webster City FFA Chapter Monday, July 29 --- Sale begins at 8:00 AM 1. The scale at the fairgrounds is to be used in weighing the livestock on entry day and that same weight will also be used on sale day, THERE WILL BE NO REWEIGHING FOR THE SALE. 2, No livestock will be allowed in the sale unless it has been entered in the 4-H or VoAg FFA departments, a complete record has been kept and the animal has been shown in the ring. 3. The Extension Office must be notified if you wish to see your animal at the auction; if the office is not notified, the animal will NOT BE LISTED in the sale catalog. Notification must be made by Friday noon for Sheep, Poultry and Rabbits; Saturday noon for Beef and Buck/Bottle Calves and 4:00 p.m. Saturday for (2) Hogs to be sold through auction. 4. After the livestock are sold, they will be returned to their stalls or pens, as the case may be. The responsibility of the member of his/her livestock does not end until it is loaded into the buyer’s truck. 5. Livestock sold in county fair sale are not allowed to be shown at the Iowa State Fair. This is an Iowa State Fair rule. 6. Checks for the livestock sold at the sale will be mailed to the exhibitors. 7. Champions and the top three placing in each market lot will sell first, followed by alphabetical selling, starting with the letter “L”. This will be rotated by 11 letters each year. 8. Each exhibitor may sell only 2 hogs in the sale and may sell other hogs to buyer of choice or return them home. YOU MUST IDENTIFY THE FINAL DESTINATION OF ALL HOGS EXHIBITIED WITH the Extension Office by 4:00pm Saturday of the fair OR NO HOGS for that exhibitor will be allowed to sell in the ACTION ON MONDAY. (State Government requirements state that all hogs exhibited in a NON-TERMINAL SHOW have to have documented destination for all their hogs after leaving the show premises.) (See Swine Rule #9) 9. There will be a limit of 2 sale entries per exhibitor in the auction – for poultry and rabbits a sale entry is a single item; or a pen of 3 would be one entry. 10. There will be four sale statements: 1) for Extension Office; 2) for buyer when paying member; 3) for trucker to give to Superintendent at loading chute for checking off; and 4) for resale; if applicable. 11. 2015 Sale order will be: Rabbit, Poultry, Bucket/Bottle Calves, Goats, Sheep, Swine, Beef. 12. The following champions are the only ones that will sell individually: Grand Champion Market Lamb, Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, Champion Lamb Carcass, Reserve Champion Lamb Carcass, Grand Champion Market Pig, Reserve Grand Champion Market Pig, Grand Champion Barrow, Reserve Grand Champion Barrow, Grand Champion Gilt, Reserve Grand Champion Gilt, Grand Champion Swine Carcass, Reserve Grand Champion Swine Carcass. Anyone interested in purchasing livestock at the Jr. Livestock Sale please contact: Hamilton County Extension Office, 515-832-9597, Hamilton County Fair Office, 515-832-1443, or Clark Vold, 515-827-5453. Auction forms are available at the Hamilton County Extension Office, Hamilton county Fair Office or Clark Vold.

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