Mills County Fair - Iowa State University...Mills County Fair July 10-14, 2015 The OPEN CLASS exhibits may be brought Saturday morning, July 11, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Mills County Fair July 10-14, 2015

The OPEN CLASS exhibits may be brought

Saturday morning, July 11, 2015

from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Exhibits MUST BE in place by 12:00 noon on

Saturday, July 11th . Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Exhibits are to remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015.

Exhibits and premiums may be picked up Tuesday, July 14th, between 8-9 p.m. or

Wednesday morning between 9 and 10 a.m.

Exhibits and premiums not collected at that time will be available at the Mills

County Extension office until August 31st. After that date, premiums will be

forfeited to the Mills County Fair Association, and exhibits will be disposed of.

No checks will be mailed.

2015 MILLS COUNTY FAIR BOARD

President Doug Bowen

Vice President Ryan Wilgenbusch

Secretary Mary Bolton

Treasurer Nathan Mass

Bob Blum

Woody Wright

Jeff Dean

Gene Goos

Nick Greiner

Rod Greiner

Rusty Holbert

Brad Klindt

Jared Mabary

Chad McCollester

Michael McDonald

Julie Neuhalfen

Steve Barrett

Gregg Schoening

Steve Sell

Brady Smith

Holly Vinton

2014 Mills County 4-H Auction Buyers 2 G Cattle Agri-Valley Farm Management AgriVision Al Hughes Auction Andrew Greiner Bartlett Grain Big R Feed Supply Bunge Burgoin Farms Dunlap Livestock Auction Ebmeier Engineering Flat Iron Laundry Fremont County Vet Clinic

Glenwood Firestone Glenwood State Bank Green Hill Ranch (Larry Stortenbecker) Gregg Schoening Heath & Holly Vinton Jim Hughes Real Estate John & Jeanne Lincoln Kenkel Chiropractic Leroy Stortenbecker & Sons Loess Hills Funeral Home Malvern Trust & Savings Bank Mark Hughes Construction

Newman’s Grocery Paulsen Electric Red Oak Fabrication Richard Crouch Siebert Mobility Sieck Farms Stavas State Farm Insurance Stouder Show Cattle Tri-Valley Bank TS Bank United Farmers Mercantile- Red Oak Warren Show Pigs

2014 Wood Carving Buyers Agri-Valley Farm Management Blum Brothers Construction Brady & Melissa Smith Farmers National Company (Todd Benton) Greiner Farms

Jeff Carper Jeff Dean Loess Hills Funeral Home Loretta Ramsey Maddi Sieck Matthew Neuhalfen

Mike Hossle Mills County Farm Bureau Minden Meat Locker Newman’s Grocery Paulsen Electric

4-H Pie Auction Buyers Agri-Valley Farm Management Bunge Country Tire Farm Credit Services of America

Flat Iron Laundry Glenwood Lions Club Jack Giltner Loess Hills Camper Rental

Mark Schoening Randy Greiner Warren Show Pigs

2014 Sale Clerk Glenwood State Bank Duane & Rose Kahl Grant Dean

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2015 Mills County Fair Board/ 14 Auction Buyers 2

Map of Fairgrounds 4

2015 Mills County Fair Schedule 5

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship 6

Open Class Poultry 7

Open Class Rabbit 11

Open Class Pets 11

Open Class Agriculture- Vegetables Fruits Herbs 12

Harvesting & Preparing Vegetables For Exhibit 16

Open Class Floriculture 18

Textiles and Clothing 24

Youth/ Adult/ Needlework/ Clothing

Comforts, Quilts & Bedspreads

Open Class Pantry Store & Culinary 29

Open Class Hobbies & Crafts 34

Photography/Computer Enhanced Photography 42

Open Class Children’s Coloring Contest 44

Open Class Pie Contest by Farm Bureau 45

Ugly Cake Contest 46

Kiddie Parade 47

Frisbee Contest 48

Baby Contest 49

Greased Pig Contest for Adult Women 50

Mutton Busting 51

Stick Horse Races 52 Pedal Pull 53 Wild & Mild BBQ 54 Figure 8 Race 55 Demolition Derby 56

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2015 MILLS COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE

Theme- Fair Tour (Italic= off fairgrounds) Schedule is subject to change- check web for most current www.extension.iastate.edu/mills

Friday, July 10

*Livestock in before 5pm or after 9pm*

8:30 am 4-H Dog Show – Commercial Building

11:30 am Poultry Showmanship- Poultry Building

12:30 pm Poultry Show– Poultry Building

5-8:00 pm Pony Rides- by Horse Arena

5:30 pm Barbeque – Block Building

5:30 pm Strolling Magic Show - Block Building

6:30 pm Senior 4-H’er Recognition- Arena

6:45 pm Joe Cole- Comedy Magic- Arena

7:30 pm Queen Crowning – Arena

**Livestock in before 5pm or after 9pm

* Carnival

Saturday, July 11

7:00 am Fireman’s Breakfast- Fire Station-Main St

8:00 am Race the Trace 5K- 3 Ave & 5 St (Wabash

Depot)

8:30-10:00 am Weigh-in for ALL animals – Show Arena

8:30 am 4-H non-livestock Judging-Block Building

9:00 am Kids Fishing Contest- Boehner Pond

9am-8:30 pm S&R Pony Rides- by Horse Arena

10:00 am Baby Contest – Obrecht Commons

10:00 am Parade line up @Agriland Fast Stop- Main

11:00am MABA Patriots Parade- Main Street

11:30-12:30 pm Ugly Cake Entries Due-Commons

12:00 pm Rocket Launch by Horse Arena

1:00 pm Open Class Judging

1:00 pm Clover Kid Judging- Block Building

1:00 pm Pet Show – Show Arena

11-4:00 pm Petting Zoo

2:00-4:00 pm Bingo- Obrecht Commons

2:00- 4:00 pm Tent Entertainment

3-5:00 pm Motorcycle Soccer Event

5:00 pm Dog Agility- Show Arena

7:00 pm MABA Silver Coin Toss for 5-12 Year Olds

7:30 pm MABA Dutchmen’s Auto Pushball-

Grandstand

10:00 pm MABA Fantastic Fireworks

*Carnival

Sunday, July 12

7:30 am Horse Show beginning w/ Horse-less Horse-

Judging at Horse Arena

8:30 am Church - Block Building

8:30 am Goat Show- Show Arena

11:00- 4:00 pm Petting Zoo

1:00 pm Children’s Pedal Pull–Show Arena

2:00-4:00 pm Tent Entertainment

2:00-4:00 pm Airbrush Tattoo Artist

2:00-4:00pm Bingo- Obrecht Commons

2:30 pm Kiddie Parade Registration- Block Building

3:00 pm Kiddie Parade & Announce winners of

Coloring contest-Block Building

3-8:30 pm S&R Pony Rides near Horse Arena

4:00-5:30 pm Working Exhibits & Share the Fun- Block

Building

To follow Clothing and Communications Awards

6:30 pm Wild & Mild Cook-off- Judging- N side

Block Building

4:00 pm Band Fest begins- 3 bands in 1 night!

*Carnival

Monday, July 13

7:00 am Breakfast– Sponsor Heartland Coop

8:00 am Swine Show – Show Arena

8:30 am Rabbit Show

11-4:00 pm Petting Zoo

1:30 pm Sheep Show- Show Arena

2:30–4:00 pm BINGO

1-2::00 pm Kids Games at Block Building

2:00 pm Frisbee Contest –East of Block Building

3:00 pm Cat Show – Block Building

5:00 pm Volleyball Tourney by County Council

6:00 pm Mutton Bustin’, Greased Pig

7:00 pm Wright Rodeo- Bull riding, barrels, broncs,

roping, more. Stick Horses too

*Carnival

Tuesday, July 14

6:30-9am Breakfast Burritos- sponsor Farm Bureau

9:00 am Beef Show- Arena

10:00-11am Open Class Pie Baking Entries Due-

sponsor- Mills County Farm Bureau

11:00 am 4H Pies due to Fair Office

1:00 pm Release Poultry

2:00 pm State Fair Trophy Presentations &

Herdsmanship Contest Results- Show Arena

2:30 pm Round Robin Showmanship Contest

4:00 pm 4-H Livestock& Pie Auction – Arena

6:30 pm Load Carcass Beef

7:00 pm Figure 8 & Demo Derby- Grand Stand

8-9:00 pm Release Static Exhibits & Livestock

Wednesday July 15

6:30am Load Swine

Livestock Release

9-10am Clean Up & Exhibit Release

10:00 am Exhibit Buildings will be torn down

(Center road between buildings closed during fair)

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/mills

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DIVISION 918 - OPEN CLASS POULTRY CANCELLED FOR 2015 FAIR

Teri Sanderson, Superintendent

Rules:

1. Entries must be made Friday, July 10, 2015 and be in place by 11:30 a.m. All

birds must be entered in the name of the actual owner.

2. BIRDS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY JUNE 15TH. 3. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th. All

exhibits must be removed by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015. At

these times premium checks may be picked up in Building #5.

4. Poultry showing symptoms of disease will be excluded from exhibiting (see

health rules).

5. All Poultry Will Need A current Negative Pullorum-Typhoid Certificate.

6. An exhibitor is limited to 10 pens in all departments. Each exhibitor is limited

to two (2) entries per class.

7. Exhibitors must furnish their own waterers and feeders as well as their own

feed and care.

8. All due care will be taken in handling exhibits but the Mills County Fair

Association will not be responsible for accidents which may occur.

9. The judge will award no premiums to birds found unworthy. Premiums will be

paid only on classes listed.

10. Only Mills County residents can show in Open Class Poultry.

Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd - .75 cents; 3rd - .50 cents.

Premium checks should be picked up - See rule #2.

Health Rules

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.

The Pollorum-Typhoid test must have been performed by an authorized tester. ALL

POULTRY will need a certificate at the fair.

However, "Market Classes" of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are

exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. Market Classes poultry must be

separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high

solid partition.

PEN OF 3 PULLETS 244100 Light Production (Mediterranean Breeds)

244110 Heavy Production (American, English & Asiatic Breeds)

244120 Mixed Production (Crosses and Hybrids)

PEN of 3 HENS

244200 Light Production (Mediterranean Breeds

244210 Heavy Production (American, English, Asiatic Breeds)

244220 Mixed Production (Crosses and Hybrids)

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BASIS FOR JUDGING PRODUCTION POULTRY

Pullets will be judged on the following:

1. Development:

a) Handling qualities - evidences of present and future production capacity.

b) Pigmentation - a large amount of orange color in shanks, toes and beak unless in

extended production;

c) Molt completed - no chick feathers present.

2. Maturity

3. Ready to lay or have started.

4. Health: Good physical condition and showing no evidence of disease.

5. Uniformity: Birds about equal in size, shape and color and should be representative of

project flock.

Hens will be judged on the following:

1. Evidence of Production:

a) Handling quality as evidence of highest production

b) Pigmentation - bleached beaks, shanks, and toes as evidences of past production

c) Molt - no molt in primary wing feathers as evidences of persistent production.

2. Health - Good physical condition and showing on evidence of disease on parasites.

3. Uniformity - Birds about equal size, shape and color. Should be representative of

project flock.

EGGS

244310 Best Carton of White Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in a carton. 244320 Best Carton of Brown Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in carton.

244330 Best Carton of Tinted Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in carton.

Basis for Judging Eggs:

Eggs will be graded and judged on exterior quality and uniformity in color and size.

(See Market Egg Score Card P-A 42)

MARKET POULTRY AND OTHER

1. Birds will be exhibited as pens, composed of three (3) birds, of the same standard or

crossbred variety raised and owned by exhibitor.

2. Birds will be judged in their section.

3. Check health rules for regulations.

Class 243010 Broilers - Pullets and Cockerels, 2 ½ to 3 lbs.

Class 243610 Fryers - Cockerels, 3 to 4 lbs.

Class 243120 Roasters - Cockerels, 4 lbs. Or over.

Class 243620 Fryers - Pullets, 3 to 4 lbs.

Class 243130 Roasters - Pullets, over 4 lbs.

All birds must be in good health and free from physical deformities.

Market birds to be judged by the following scale of points:

Fleshing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%

Absence of Market Defects . . . . . . . 15%

Feathering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

Growth for Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

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Health-Vigor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

Uniformity of Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%

Total 100%

LARGE BREEDS:

The large breed class is broken out by divisions and then breeds within each division.

American Classes 240140 = Pullet, 240130 = Cockerel, 240120 = Hen, 240110 = Rooster

Plymouth Rock Dominique Wyandotte Java Rhode Island Red

Rhode Island White Buckeye Chantecler Jersey Giant Lamona

Holland Delware New Hampshire

Asiatic Classes 240240 = Pullet, 240230 = Cockerel, 240220= Hen, 240210 = Rooster

Cochins Langshan Brahmas

English Classes 240440 = Pullet, 240430 = Cockerel, 240420 = Hen, 240410 = Rooster

Dorking Redcap Orpington Cornish Sussex

Australorp

Mediterranean Classes 240540 = Pullet, 240530= Cockerel, 240520 = Hen, 240510= Rooster

Leghorn Minocra Spanish Andalusian Ancona Sicilian Buttercup

Catalana

Continental Classes 240340= Pullet, 240330= Cockerel, 240320= Hen, 240310= Rooster

Hamburg Campine Lakenvelder Polish Houdan Crevecoeur

La Fleche Faverolles Barnevelder Welsummer

All Other Standard Breed Classes 240640= Pullet, 240630= Cockerel, 240620= Hen, 240610= Rooster

Modern Game Old English Game Sumatra Malay Cubalaya Phoenix

Yokohama Aseel Shamo Sultan Frizzle Naked Neck

Araucana Ameraucana

TURKEY CLASS:

242870= Hen, 242880= Tom

Bronze Narragansett White Holland Black Slate Bourbon Red

Beltsville Small White Royal Palm Other

BANTAM BREEDS:

The bantam breeds are divided by classes

Game Classes 241050 = Pullet, 241040 = Cockerel, 241030 = Hen, 241020= Rooster

Modern Old English

Single Comb Clean Legged Classes 241340 = Pullet, 241330 = Cockerel, 241320 = Hen, 241310 = Rooster

Ancona Andalusian Australorp Campine Catalana Delaware

Dorking Dutch Frizzle Holland Japanese Java Jersey

Giant Lakenvelder

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Lamona Leghorn Minorca Naked Neck New Hampshire Orpington

Phoenix

Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Red Spanish Sussex

Rose Comb Clean Legged Classes 241440 = Pullet, 241430 = Cockerel, 241420 = Hen, 241410 = Rooster

Ancona Antwerp Belgian Dominique Dorking Hamburg Leghorn Minorca

Redcap Sebright Wyandotte Rosecomb Rhode Island Red

Rhode Island White

All Other Clean Legged Classes 241540 = Pullet, 241530 = Cockerel, 241520 = Hen, 241510 = Rooster

Ameraucana Araucana Buckeye Chantecller Cornish Crevecoeur

Cubalaya Houdan

La Fleche Malay Polish Shamo Sumatra Yokohama Sicilian

Buttercup

Feathered Legged Classes 241640 = Pullet, 241630 = Cockerel, 241620 = Hen, 241610 = Rooster

Booted Brahma Cochin d’Uccle Faverolle Frizzle Langshan

Silkie Sultan

From the purple award Bantam group the following will be given: Champion Bantam

WATERFOWL CLASS:

The waterfowl class is broken out by divisions, weight, and breeds within each division.

Duck Classes

242170 = Hen, 242180 = Drake

Heavy weight- Pekin Aylesbury Rouen Muscovy Appleyard

Saxony

242270= Hen, 242280 = Drake

Medium weight Cayuga Crested Swedish Buff

242370 = Hen, 242380 = Drake

Light weight- Runner Campbell Magpie Welsh Harlequin

242470 = Hen, 242480 = Drake

Bantam- Call East Indies Mallard

Geese Classes 242570 = Goose, 242580 = Gander

Heavy weight

Toulouse Embden African

242670= Goose, 242680= Gander

Medium weight

Sebastopol Pilgrim American Buff Saddleback Pomeranian

242770 = Goose, 242780 = Gander

Light weight

Chinese Tufted Roman Canada Egyptian

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DIVISION 919 - OPEN CLASS RABBIT Holly Vinton, Superintendent, [email protected]

Byron Brockman, Assistant Superintendent

Rules: 1. Pre 4-H age exhibitor.

2. 4-H age exhibitors with extenuating circumstances dealing with failure to

properly ID project animals.

3. All exhibitors limited to 2 (two) entries.

4. Limited cooping is available for Open Class Rabbits.

5. Entries must be made on or before Monday, July 13, by 8:00 a.m. Contact

Superintendent with questions.

Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd - .75 cents; 3rd - .50 cents. Premium checks should be picked

up at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th or from 9 - 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15th

Monday, July 13th Rabbits shall be judged as to Breed, Age and Sex. (Classes may vary

depending on Breed Shown.)

Class 279010 Senior Buck (Large breed 8 months & over) (Small breed 6 months and over).

Class 279020 Senior Doe (Large breed 8 months & over) (Small breed 6 months and over).

Class 279030 Intermediate Buck ( 6 to 8 months of age) used only with large breed animals.

Class 279040 Intermediate Doe (6 to 8 months of age) used only with large breed animals.

Class 279050 Junior Buck

Class 279060 Junior Doe

DIVISION 920 - OPEN CLASS PETS

Lisa Sorensen, Superintendent

Pets will be judged on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Show ring and be released

immediately following judging.

Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd - .75 cents; 3rd - .50 cents. Premium checks should be picked

up between 8-9 pm. on Tuesday, July 14th or from 9 - 10:00 a.m., Wednesday,

July 15th in the fair office.

Class 308 Includes: Birds, Fish, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Mice and Rats. Pets must

be on leash or in a cage. 4Hers showing animals in this class cannot show in 4H Classes with

that animal.

mailto:[email protected]

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DIVISION 921 - OPEN AGRICULTURE Vern Knudtson, James Paul & Shirley Miller, Superintendents

Rules: 1. Entries are to have been grown in Mills County by the exhibitor.

2. All entries must be the product of this year except as otherwise stated.

3. Entries must be made Saturday morning, July 11, 2015 in the open class bldg. #5 at the

Fairgrounds and must be in place by 12:00 NOON.

4. Exhibits are to remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015. Exhibits

may be picked up between 8-9 p.m. The exhibits may also be picked up from

9 - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015. At these times premium checks may be

picked up between 8-9pm in the fair office.

5. Exhibits cannot be entered in more than one class.

6. Only one entry per person per lot letter or class number.

7. Fruits and vegetables are to be exhibited on white plates furnished in the fair building.

8. Where there is no competition, a prize will not be given unless worthy.

9. Entries must be of exhibition quality in the opinion of the official judge.

Helpful Hints:

Use a sharp knife to make clean, straight cuts when harvesting or trimming vegetables.

Uniformity will be considered when two or more specimens are required for an exhibit.

Entries should be mature, and of sound, good quality, any natural color, and in clean condition.

Put variety name on the entry tag if known.

Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit bulletin, #4H 0462, available at the

Extension Office and online. Also see last section of the division.

Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd - .75 cents; 3rd - .50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up

see rule #4. Where there is no competition, a prize will not be given unless worthy.

Bundles of Prairie Grass (Dried)

921701 Big Bluestem

921702 Little Bluestem

921703 Indian Grass

921704 Switch Grass

Sheaves, Bundles and Stalks

921710 Sheaf of Winter Wheat

921711 Sheaf of Oats

921712 Bundle Alfalfa

921713 Red Clover

921714 Bundle Brome Grass

921715 Sheaf Soybeans

921716 Sheaf Grain Sorghum

921717 3 Stalks of Corn - Roots Contained

921718 Tallest Corn Stalk - Roots Contained

Grains and Seeds

921726 Winter Wheat – One/half Gallon

921727 Oats – One/half Gallon

921728 Barley - One/half Gallon

921729 Field Corn - One/half Gallon

921730 Red Clover Seed - One/half Gallon

921731 Soybeans - One/half Gallon

921732 Popcorn - One/half Gallon

921733 Other

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Ear Corn

921741 Yellow Field Corn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

921742 White Field Corn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

921743 Yellow Field Corn - Single Ear - Grown last year.

921744 White Field Corn - Single Ear - Grown last year.

921745 Yellow Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

921746 White Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

921747 Other Popcorn - 10 Ears - Grown last year.

921748 Ornamental Corn 5 Large Ears, Grown last year.

921749 Ornamental Corn 5 Small Ears, Grown last year.

Sweet Corn

921753 Yellow Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year.

921754 White Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year.

921755 Mixed Sweet Corn - 5 Ears - Grown this year.

Other Crop

921758 Grain

921759 Forage

VEGETABLES

Root Crops

921191 Red Potatoes (5)

921192 White Potatoes (5)

921193 Other Potatoes

921115 Carrots (5)

921110 Beets Red (5)

921111 Beets Yellow (5)

921112 Beets White (5)

921113 Other Beets (5)

921161 Red Onions (5)

921162 White Onions (5)

921163 Yellow Onions (5)

921164 Green Onions (5)

921245 Turnips (2)

Cole Crops

921120 Cabbage (1 head)

921255 Cauliflower (1)

921250 Broccoli (1)

921145 Kohlrabi (1)

CuCurbits

921130 Cucumbers (5 Large)

921131 Cucumbers (5 Medium)

921132 Cucumbers (5 Small)

921150 Muskmelon (1)

921155 Watermelon (1)

921159 Other

Squash, Pumpkins and Gourds

921200 Pumpkin (1)

921205 Hubbard (1)

921206 Butternut Squash (1)

921207 Acorn Squash (1)

921208 Buttercup Squash (1)

921209 Zucchini , green (2)

921210 Zucchini, Yellow (2)

921211 Summer Squash, straight neck or

crookneck- (2)

921212 Summer Squash, Scallop (2)

921213 Summer Squash, other (2)

921214 Winter Squash, Other (1)

921215 Other squash (1)

921311 Gourds this year (2)

921312 Gourds last year (2)

921302 Miniature pumpkin (2)

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Miscellaneous Vegetables

921271 Chard (5 leaves)

921272 Spinach (5 leaves)

921140 Egg Plant (1)

921273 Okra (5)

921274 Rhubarb (3 stalks)

921280 Peppers

921181 Sweet Green Peppers (5)

921182 Sweet Red Peppers (5)

921183 Sweet Yellow Peppers (5)

921184 Sweet Banana Peppers (5)

921185 Other peppers (5)

Hot Peppers

921171 New Mexican Peppers (Includes

Naky, Anaheim, Big Slim, Slim Jim and

others (5)

921172 Pablano Peppers (5)

921173 Serrano Peppers (5)

921174 Cayenne Peppers (5)

921175 Jalapeno Peppers (5)

921176 Habanero Peppers (5)

921177 Any other variety hot pepper (5)

Tomatoes

921226 Red Tomatoes (3)

921227 Yellow Tomatoes (3)

921240 Cherry Tomatoes (5)

921228 Other Tomatoes (5)

Beans

921103 Green Beans (10)

921104 Yellow Beans (10)

921105 Lima Beans (5)

921106 Other Beans (5)

Other Vegetables

921280 Vegetables only. Please do not include leaves, vines or flowers of the vegetable

plant. Collection of Vegetables - A collection of at least 3 and not more than 8 different

vegetables in a basket or other container to make an attractive exhibit.

921322 Well balanced plate of one each of 5 different vegetables.

Big Vegetables - Judged by Weight.

921341 Biggest Cabbage

921350 Biggest Cantaloupe

921351 Biggest Cucumber

921352 Biggest Eggplant

921353 Biggest Onion

921342 Biggest Potato

921343 Biggest Pumpkin

921347 Biggest Tomato

921348 Biggest Watermelon

921345 Biggest Zucchini

921354 Biggest Beet

921355 Biggest Turnip

921356 Biggest Carrot

921357 Biggest Broccoli

921358 Biggest Kohlrabi

921359 Biggest Green Pepper

921349 Biggest Other Vegetable

Oddities

921281 Oddest Potato

921282 Oddest Tomato

921283 Oddest Carrot

921284 Oddest Cucumber

921285 Oddest

Other

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FRUITS

Class 921290 Early Apples (6)

Class 921291 Late Apples (6)

Class 921292 Pears (6)

Class 921293 Grapes (3 Bunches)

Class 921294 Plums (6)

Class 921295 Peaches (6)

Class 921296 Apricots (6)

Berries (12)

921297 Blackberries

921298. Raspberries

921299. Strawberries

Class 921300 Other Fruit

HERBS (Fresh)

A collection of 3 stems in a clear glass container with water unless otherwise

stated. Specimens should be clean and fresh. Stem length should be in pleasing

proportions, not to exceed 18" in length.

921404 Ambrosia

921405 Artemisia Sweet Annie

921406 Artemisia Silver King

921407 Artemisia Worm Wood

921408 Basil, Purple

921409 Basil, Sweet

921410 Caraway

921411 Catnip

921412 Chamomile

921413 Chives (1 Bunch)

921414 Comfrey (3 Leaves)

921415 Costmary (3 Leaves)

921402 Dill

921416 Fennel

921417 Feverfew

921418 Garlic Bulbs (3)

921419 Horehound

921420 Lambs Ear

921421 Lavender

921422 Lemon Balm

921423 Marjoram

921424 Mint, Apples

921425 Mint, Lemon

921426 Mint, Peppermint

921427 Mint, Pineapple

921428 Mint, Spearmint

921429 Mint, Other

921430 Monarda

921431 Nasturtium

921432 Oregano

921433 Parsley, Curled

921434 Parsley, Flat

921435 Pennyroyal

921436 Rosemary

921437 Rue

921438 Sage

921439 Savory, Summer

921440 Savory, Winter

921441 Sweet Woodruff

921442 Tansy

921443 Tarragon

921444 Thyme

921445 Yarrow

921446 Borage

921447 Other Herb

Class 921708 An Arrangement of from

3 to 5 fresh cut herbs in a container of

the exhibitors choice.

Class 921709 A container grown herb

with a total height of 12” or more.

Class 921710 A container grown herb

with a total height of 12” or less.

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HARVESTING AND PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBIT

BSM -- Best Stage of Maturity

F -- Faults

P -- Preparation

B -- Brush with soft-bristled brush

W -- Wash in cold water

C -- Wipe with a soft cloth

BEANS (Snap) BSM - Good color, straight, and of the same length. Uniform and true to

variety. Small seeds, not more than half grown. F - Immature, variable color, or rusted.

PB Leave approximately ½ inch of stem on pod.

BEANS (Lima) BSM - Full size for variety, bright green, tender, fresh. F - Immature, variable

color, or rusted. P - Pick before seeds reach full size.

BEETS BSM - Smooth, firm, and uniform size and color. 1 ½ to 3 inches in diameter.

F - Variable color, misshapen, rough skin, or oversized. P - Trim tops to 1 ½ to 2 inch

length. (Leaves left on cause wilting of roots.) Leave 2 inches of tap root. (B) or (W). Do

not scrub because skill will break.

BROCCOLI BSM - Heads firm, uniform color tender and crisp. Tight bud stage. Insect free.

F - Leaves in head, flowers pen, depressed center, or showing yellow flowers.

P - (W) Keep refrigerated until ready to exhibit. Remove all leaves below the head.

CABBAGE BSM - Heads solid and firm, tender and crisp, heavy for size. F - Light weight,

loosely formed, not firm. P - Do not peel excessively. One to two outer leaves should be

left on. Trim butt close to head.

CARROTS BSM - Smooth, straight, uniform bright color, 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter at crown.

F - Purple or green shoulders, too large or small, pale color, forked, or crooked or cracked

roots.

CAULIFLOWER BSM - White or purple (depending on variety), crisp and solid. Jacket

leaves fresh and with uniform color. F - Poor color (yellow-brownish), grainy, excessively

rough. P - Trim jacket leaves even with top of head. Some of the older leaves may be

removed. P - Trim tops to 1 to 1 ½ inch length. (B) or (W). Do not scrub because skin

will break.

CHINESE CABBAGE BSM - Tight, solid heads with clean, bright color. Heavy for size.

F - Loose wilted heads, poor color, or too many outer leaves removed. P - Leave one to

two outer leaves on head. Trim butt close to head. (C) Keep refrigerated until ready to

exhibit. Exhibit one.

CUCUMBERS BSM - Straight, uniform color. Crisp and firm. F - Misshapen or crooked fruit,

oversized, or over-mature. P - Leave approximately ½ inch stems. (W)

DILL BSM - Light green with mature seed. Ready to use. F - Immaturity, small size.

EGGPLANT - BSM - Firm, shiny, and medium to large size, uniform purple. Light thumb

pressure will leave a dent at the proper harvest stage. Small blossom scar. Fresh green

calyx (the leaf-like cover of the flower and the eggplant). F - Too small, bronze or green

color, dried Calyx, immature. P - (C) Leave 1 inch of stem.

GARLIC BSM - Clean, smooth, brightly colored bulbs. Necks dry. F - Rough, of colored bulbs.

Necks green and immature. Missing or broken sheaths, missing cloves. Roots or tops too

closely cut. P - Leave 1 inch of stem attached. Trim roots to ¼ inch of bulb. (B) - Do not

remove sheath and do not wash.

KOHLRABI BSM - 1 ½ to 3 inches in diameter, tender, good color. F - Two large, tough, poor

color, weather damage, misshapen, or dirty. P - Cuts tops 1 to 2 inches in length. Do not

trim roots to closely.

MUSKMELON BSM - Pick at full maturity. Medium size and fragrant. F - harvested to soon,

poorly colored, or over - or under - ripe. P - (B).

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OKRA BSM - Small uniform pods not over 3 inches long. Fresh green color. F - Pods large and

woody, hard, crooked. P - Harvest with approximately ½ inch stem attached to pod.

ONIONS (RED, WHITE OR YELLOW) BSM - Firm, mature, well-shaped bulbs. Small neck

that is well-dried. Heavy for size. Over 2 inches in diameter, uniform color and finish. F -

Peeled bulb, sunscaled, immature, misshapen, double or split bulbs, large soft neck. Poor

color, size and finish. P - Harvest early and cure thoroughly. Do not wash or remove outer

skin. © or (B). Leave tops 1 inch above bulb or uniform length. Trim roots to ½ inch.

Exhibit five specimens.

PEPPER (SWEET GREEN, SWEET RED, BANANA, JALAPENO, OTHER PEPPERS)

BSM - Firm, with dark color. Crisp and heavy, uniform in size and color. F - Badly

misshapen, rough, too small, off color, wilted, sunscaled, lightweight or dirty. P - Leave

½ to 1 inch stems.

POTATOES (RED OR WHITE) BSM - Firm, medium size (6 to 10 ounces), uniform. F -

Unusually deep eyes for variety. Poor color, sunburn, knobby, or growth cracks. P- (B).

PUMPKINS & WINTER SQUASH BSM - Thick flesh (heavy for size). Clean hard rind. True

to type in size, shape, and color. F - Light weight for size, stems removed. Color and

shape not typical of variety. P - Exhibit with 1 to 2 inches of stem attached and ©

RHUBARB BSM - Young, tender stalks, uniform color. F - Tough, blemished, overmature,

poorly colored stalks. Lower end of stalks cut. P - Pull, do not cut stalks. Trim leaves

so only 1 to 2 inches of leaf blade remains attached to stalk. Stalks tied in a bunch at

both ends.

SQUASH (SUMMER) BSM - Long-fruited varieties (zucchini-type) should be 4 to 8 inches

long, flat or scalloped types should be 3 to 5 inches in diameter. The rind should be soft.

F - Stem removed, large over mature fruits, scarred skins, wilted or soft fruit. P - cut

with 2 inches of stem attached. (B)

SWEET CORN (YELLOW, WHITE, MIXED) BSM - Kernels fully grown and in milk stage.

Well-filled and even rows. Fresh bright green husks. F - Too immature or over-mature.

Crooked uneven rows, cob not filled to tip. Dried husks. P - remove husk from one side

of ear. Corn deteriorates rapidly if entire husk is removed. Trim silk to within 1 inch of

tip of husk. Shank (stem holding ear) trimmed one to two inches.

SWISS CHARD BSM - Leaves 8 to 12 inches long. Bright, tender petioles (stalks). Clean,

fresh, well-colored leaves. F - poorly colored leaves. P - (W) and exhibit in a jar of

water to prevent wilting.

TOMATOES (RED, YELLOW, CHERRY, OTHER) BSM - Firm fruits, heavy in relation to

size. Uniform in size and color. Ripe. Smooth and well-shaped. Typical of variety.

F - Poor color, sunscald, too large or too small, or misshapen. Over-ripe or cracked fruit,

stems left attached. P - Pick mature but firm fruits. Remove stems and ©.

TURNIPS BSM - Smooth skin and firm fresh. Uniform color. F - Poorly colored, soft, spongy

too large. Roughness. Side roots present. P - Cut tops back to 1 to 2 inches. Leave

2 inches of tap root. (W) Do not scrub.

WATERMELON BSM - Ground spot show yellowish background color. Shape and color

typical of variety. F - Immature or over-ripe, misshapen. P - © Leave 1 to 2 inch stem.

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DIVISION 922 – OPEN CLASS FLORICULTURE

Mike & Lisa Dytrych, Superintendents

Rules:

1. All entries must be made in Open Class building #5 on Saturday, July 11, 2015, beginning

at 8 a.m. and must be in place by 12:00 noon. This includes all artistic classes and Special

Show entries. Exhibits are to remain in place until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. Exhibits may

be picked up that day from 8 –9 p.m. or on Wednesday, July 15 from 9 – 10 a.m. At these

times, premium checks may be picked up in the fair office.

2. If an exhibit is improperly entered, it will not be eligible for judging or premiums.

3. Articles having no competition will not receive a prize unless worthy.

4. All exhibits must be entered for competition only.

5. Entries are open to individuals, garden clubs and organizations, and any other groups.

6. One entry per class per person.

7. Classes may be sub-divided at the discretion of the superintendents if there are enough

entries.

8. Youth division is for ages K – 12 and will be divided this year into 2 age groups:

a.) Elementary – K through 6th grade

b.) Jr/HS – 7th through 12th grade

9. Specimens must have high quality foliage in proportion to the specimen. Remove spent

blooms & leaves and groom as necessary. The Superintendents will be available Saturday,

July 11 from 8:00 a.m. – noon to answer any questions you may have on standards of

exhibition.

10. Containers for cut flowers should be clear glass. Vases are available for your use but

please return them at the conclusion of the fair.

11. Keep foliage out of the water. Clear cellophane is permissible to use to support stems.

12. In accordance with Iowa State Fair Floriculture rules, only fresh and/or dried plant

materials may be used in any class. No primary and secondary noxious weeds are

permitted in any class. (Please refer to the weed list provided at the end of Division 922

Class listings). Artificial flowers and foliage and craft embellishments may be used in the

wreath competitions.

13. Sweepstakes/purple ribbons will be awarded to Best Horticultural Exhibit and Best Artistic

Exhibit in the Adult Division and the Elementary and Junior Divisions in Youth.

Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd - $.75, 3rd - $.50

ISU Mills County Master Gardeners are awarding premiums for the following classes in the

Youth Division:

Elementary

922625 $15.00 for Best of Show Horticultural Winner (Classes 922540-44 & 922545-46)

922626 $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Class 922554)

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922627 $10.00 for Special Show Winner (Class 922557)

Jr/HS


922629 $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Class 922555)

922627 $10.00 for Special Show Winner (Class 922630)

ISU Mills County Master Gardeners are awarding premiums for the following classes in the

Adult Division:


922632 $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Classes 922535-922538)

922633 $10.00 for Winner of the Special Show Winner (Class 922556)

Potted Plants (Planters may include 1 or more plants and must be planted at least 4 weeks

before the fair)

Class 922610 Foliage

Class 922611 Flowering

Class 922612 Cacti/Succulents

Annual Cut Flowers

Class 922501 Small Marigold – 3 Stems

Class 922502 Large Marigold – 1 Stem

Class 922503 Small Zinnia – 3 Stems

Class 922504 Large Zinnia – 1 Stem

Class 922505 Snap Dragon – 3 Stems

Class 922506 Salvia – 3 Stems

Class 922507 Petunia, Single – 1 Stem

Class 922508 Petunia, Double – 1 Stem

Class 922509 Collection of 5 Different Annuals (not an arrangement, blooms must be named)

– 5 Stems

Perennial Cut Flowers

Class 922510 Coneflower – 3 Stems

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Class 922511 Mexican Hat – 3 Stems

Class 922513 Sunflower – 1 Stem

Class 922514 Shasta Daisy – 3 Stems

Class 922515 Delphinium – 1 Stem

Class 922516 Salvia – 1 Stem

Class 922517 Coral Bell – 3 Stems

Class 922518 Hosta Lily – 1 Bloom & 1 Leaf (Stem & Bloom are separate)

Class 922519 Garden Phlox – 1 Stem

Class 922520 Rose – 1 Stem

Class 922521 Hydrangea – 1 Stem

Class 922522 Chrysanthemum – 3 Stems

Class 922523 Ornamental Grass – 3 Stems

Class 922524 Any Flowering Perennial Vine – 1 Stem

Class 922525 Collection of 5 Different Perennials (not an arrangement, blooms must be

named) – 5 Stems

Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers

Class 922526 Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Single – 1 Stem

Class 922527 Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Double – 1 Stem

Class 922528 Tiger Lily – 1 Stem

Class 922529 Asiatic Lily – 1 Stem

Class 922530 Oriental Lily – 1 Stem

Class 922531 Canna – 1 Stem

Class 922532 Calla Lily – 1 Stem

Class 922533 Collection of 3 Different Lilies (not an arrangement, lily species must be named)

– 3 Stems

Class 922534 Dahlia – 1 Stem

Class 922535 Gladiolus – 1 Stem

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ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT – Wreaths for All Seasons- Please create a wreath with your choice of

form for one of the 4 seasons. Fresh and or artificial flowers, foliage & craft embellishments

may be used. These will be hung, so please make certain everything is securely fastened.

Class 922636 “Spring”

Class 922637 “Summer”

Class 922638 “Fall”

Class 922639 “Winter”

MOST UNUSUAL FLOWER OR PLANT

Class 922640 What in the heck is it? Let us see the geeks and freaks from your garden!

YOUTH DIVISION

Elementary

Class 922541 Cut Flowers - Annuals – 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry)

Class 922542 Cut Flowers - Annuals – 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry)

Class 922543 Cut Flowers - Perennials – 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry)

Class 922544 Cut Flowers - Perennials – 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry)

Class 922545 Bulb, Corm, or Tuber – 1 stem

Class 922546 Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before

the fair)

Class 922547 Container Grown Flowering Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks

before the fair)

Jr/HS

Class 922548 Cut Flowers - Annuals – 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry)

Class 922549 Cut Flowers - Annuals – 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry)

Class 922550 Cut Flowers - Perennials – 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry)

Class 922551 Cut Flowers - Perennials – 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry)

Class 922552 Bulb, Corm, or Tuber – 1 stem

Class 922553 Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before

the fair)

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Class 922578 Container Grown Flowering Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks

before the fair)

YOUTH ARTISTIC DIVISION

Elementary $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners

Class 922579 Create a seed sculpture in a jar with a lid by layering different colors, sizes and

shapes of seeds. Jars and selection of seeds will be available at the Extension Office for you to

use or you may use your own.

Jr/HS $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners

Class 922580 Wreaths for All Seasons- Please create a wreath with your choice of form for

one of the 4 seasons. Fresh and or artificial flowers, foliage & craft embellishments may

be used. These will be hung, so please make certain everything is securely fastened.

SPECIAL SHOW

This year’s feature will be “It’s All Arranged” and will immediately follow the Open Class

Floriculture Judging on Saturday, July 11 (see rule #1). Create a floral arrangement to celebrate

your favorite holiday or occasion. Please use only fresh or dried flowers and foliage and

remember to write the day you are celebrating on your entry form.

Class 922581 Adult “It’s All Arranged” $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master

Gardeners

Class 922582 Elementary “It’s All Arranged” $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County

Master Gardeners

Class 922583 Jr/HS “It’s All Arranged” $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master

Gardeners

FLORICULTURE FOR FUN!

GUESS HOW MANY SEEDS ARE IN THE VASE. WIND DANCER HILLS WILL AWARD $20.00

TO THE FLORICULTURE PARTICIPANT WHO CAN COME CLOSEST TO GUESSING THE

NUMBER OF FLOWER SEEDS IN A VASE (WITHOUT EXCEEDING) ON DISPLAY IN THE

FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT. YOU MUST HAVE AN ENTRY IN FLORICULTURE TO BE

ELIGIBLE FOR WINNING.

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WEEDS MAY NOT BE USED IN YOUR ARRANGEMENTS. AN EXHIBIT USING ANY OF THE PLANT

MATERIAL LISTED BELOW WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. (IOWA WEED LAW, CHAPTER 3F17, CODE OF

IOWA, F1997)

Artichoke Horsenettle Smooth Dock

Buckhorn Leafy Spurge Shattercane

Buckhorn Plantain Multiflora Rose Sheep Sorrel

Bull Thistle Russian Knapweed Musk Thistle

Butterprint Perennial Pepper-grass Sour Dock

Canada Thistle Perennial Sowthistle Tall Thistle

Cocklebur Poison Hemlock Teasel

Curly Dock Puncture Vine Wild Carrot

(Queen Anne Lace)

Field Bindweed Quackgrass Wild Mustard

Hoary Cress Red Sorrel Wild Sunflower

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TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND QUILTING

OPEN CLASS – HOME ECONOMICS

Jackie Pavlik, Superintendent Rules:

1. Entries in this department may be made at the Commercial building (#2) at the

Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, July 11, 2015. Entries MUST BE in place by

Noon. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. in the Commercial building.

2. Exhibits are to remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015.

Exhibits may be picked up between 8-9 p.m. The exhibits may also be picked up

from 9-10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2015. At these times, premium checks

may be picked up in the fair office.

3. All articles must be entered in the name of the maker.

4. All articles must have been completed since the 2014 Mills County Fair.

5. No premiums will be allowed on articles improperly entered.

6. Unfinished, soiled or worn articles will not be awarded premiums.

7. Articles having no competition will not receive prizes unless worthy.

8. All needlework will be judged with regard to beauty, degree of perfection, amount

of work and suitability for the purpose for which it is intended.

9. Each exhibitor should bring a clear plastic bag for all classes.

10. Only one entry per lot per person.


Premium checks should be picked up, see rule #2.

YOUTH DIVISION

Youth Third Grade and Under

923701 t-shirt

923702 Skirt

923703 Blouse

923704 Tea Towel

923705 Apron

923706 School Dress

923707 Dress for Best Wear

923708 Formal or Party Dress

923709 Jacket or Coat

923710 Sleeping garment

923711 Lounging Garment

923712 Sewing Box

923713 Pillow

923714 Potholders

923715 Placemats

923716 Weskit or Vest

923717 Knitting

923718 Crochet

923719 Latch Hook

923720 Embroidery

923721 Appliqué

923722 Shorts/Split Skirt

923723 Swimsuit or cover-up

923724 Romper (1 piece)

923725 Sweatsuit (top & pants)

923726 Costume

923727 Jumper

923728 Bed Covering

923729 Quilted Item

923730 Embellish Purchased Item

923731 Other Than Named

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Youth Fourth Grade Through Eighth Grade

923732 t-shirt

923733 Skirt

923734 Blouse

923735 Tea Towel

923736 Apron

923737 School Dress






923743 Sewing Box

923744 Pillow

923745 Potholders

923746 Placemats


923748 Knitting

923749 Crochet

923750 Latch Hook

923751 Embroidery

923752 Appliqué





923757 Costume

923758 Jumper

923759 Bed Covering

923760 Quilted Item



Youth Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

923763 t-shirt

923764 Skirt

923765 Blouse

923766 Tea Towel

923767 Apron

923768 School Dress






923774 Sewing Box

923775 Pillow

923776 Potholders

923777 Placemats


923779 Knitting

923780 Crochet

923781 Latch Hook

923782 Embroidery

923783 Appliqué





923788 Costume

923789 Jumper

923790 Bed Covering

923791 Quilted Item



ADULT DIVISION NEEDLEWORK;

Rugs

923501 Woven

923502 Braided

923503 Crochet

923504 Hooked


Pillow Slips

923506 Embroidery 923507 Crochet Trim

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923508 Tatted Trim

923509 Cut Work

923510 Appliqué

923511 Hemstitch


Table Cloths & Luncheon Cloths

923513 Hemstitch

923514 Embroidery

923515 Crochet

923516 Appliqué


Dresser Cover

923518 Embroidery

923519 Cut Work

923520 Appliqué


Buffet or Vanity Set (3 pieces)

923522 Embroidery

923523 Cut Work

923524 Appliqué


Centerpieces (more than 2 inches)

923526 Cut Work

923527 Solid Tatting

923528 Tatted Trim

923529 Embroidery


Towels

923531 Embroidery

923532 Hemstitch

923533 Tatted Trim

923534 Crochet Trim

923535 Appliqué

923536 Other Trim

Tea Towels (Set of 6)

923537 Embroidery

923538 Appliqué


Pot Holder (Set of 3)

923540 Crochet

923541 Knit

923542 Woven

923543 Appliqué


Sofa Pillows or Tops

923545 Pieced

923546 Quilted

923547 Appliqué

923548 Smocked

923549 Crochet

923550 Embroidery

923551 Cross Stitch

923552 Pin Point

923553 Latch Hook


Aprons 923555 Kitchen

923556 Embelished Purchased

923557 Tatted Trim


Handkerchiefs

923559 Hemstitch

923560 Crochet Trim

923561 Tatted Trim


Crochet

923563 Afghan

923564 Sweater

923565 Cape or Poncho

923566 Baby Afghan

923567 Doilies

923568 3-Piece Baby set

923569 Collar

923570 Hat

923571 Socks


Knitting

923573 Man’s Sweater 923574 Woman’s Sweater

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923575 Child’s Sweater

923576 Afghan

923577 Stole, Cape or Poncho

923578 3-Piece Baby Set

923579 Socks


Carry-alls

923581 Laundry Bag

923582 Swimming Bag

923583 Tote Bag

923584 Purses


Candlewicking Items enter as “Other Than Named” in the appropriate category.

CLOTHING

Child’s Clothing

923601 Jumper

923602 Coat

923603 Boy’s suit

923604 Swimwear

923605 Sleepwear

923606 Special Occasion Dress

923607 Everyday Dress

923608 Costume (i.e. Halloween)

923609 Sweatsuit (2 piece)

923610 Boy’s Shirt

923611 Girl’s Blouse

923612 T-shirt


923614 Embellished Purchased

Item


Women’s Apparel

923616 Ensemble (3 Coordinating Pieces or More)

923617 Pantsuit or Coordinating Slacks and Top

923618 Accessories (Purse, Scarf, Belts, Etc.)

923619 Lined Suit

923620 Unlined Suit

923621 Lined Jacket

923622 Unlined Jacket

923623 Better Dress

923624 Summer Dress

923625 Coat

923626 Sleepwear

923627 Duster or Robe

923628 Lingerie

923629 Sportswear

923630 Swimwear

923631 Slacks

923632 Long Dress

923633 Top or Blouse

923634 Skirt


Item


Men’s Apparel

923637 Suit

923638 Slacks

923639 Sports Shirt

923640 Sleepwear

923641 Tie


Item


COMFORTS, QUILTS & BEDSPREADS:

Comforts

923801 Pieced

923802 Appliqué


Quilts - Bed Size – ALL Hand Stitched

923804 Pieced

923805 Appliqué

Whole Cloth

923806 Embroidery

923807 Other Techniques

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Quilts - Bed Size – Machine Stitched on top

923808 Pieced 923810 Embroidery

923809 Appliqué 923811 Other Techniques

Quilts – Bed Size – Hand Stitched on top

923812 Pieced 923814 Appliqué

923813 Whole Cloth

Wall Quilt

923815 Pieced

923816 Appliqué

923817 Whole Cloth

923818 Embroidery


Miniature Quilt

923820 Pieced 923823 Embroidery

923821 Appliqué 923824 Other Techniques

923822 Whole Clot

Lap Quilt

923825 Pieced

923826 Appliqué

923827 Whole Cloth

923828 Embroidery


Baby Quilt

923830 Pieced

923831 Appliqué

923832 Whole Cloth

923833 Embroidery


Other Quilt

923835 Pillow

923836 Table Runner

923837 Window Treatment

923838 Other

Bedspreads

923839 Embroidery

923840 Crochet

923841 Appliqué


New from Old (Old blocks or tops made into finished item)

923843 Quilt

923844 Wall Hanging

923845 Baby Quilt

923846 Miniature Quilt

923847 Home Decorator Item

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OPEN CLASS PANTRY STORE & CULINARY

Myrna Leu, Superintendent Rules:

1. Entries in this department may be made in the Commercial bldg. #5 at the

fairgrounds, Saturday, July 11, 2015,prior to 12:00 NOON. Judging will begin at 1:00

p.m. Exhibits are to remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015.

Exhibits may be picked up between 8-9 p.m. The exhibits may also be picked up from

9-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July15, 2015. At these times, premium checks may be

picked up in the fair office.

2. All canning work is to be from August of last year to fair time this year.

3. Articles having no competition will not receive prizes unless worthy.

4. All jars used in this division shall be standard Mason canning jars, either Ball, Kerr,

Atlas or Presto.

5. Standard jelly glasses or half-pint jars are required for jellies. Preserves, butter, and

marmalade are to be put in half-pint or pint jars. No freezer jam accepted.

6. Pickles, catsup and spiced fruit are to be in half-pint, pints or quarts.

7. All entries must be heat-processed following canning or drying guidelines. If product is

not processed according to recommendations, it must be disqualified.

8. Entries must be labeled with product name, date of preparation, processing

method and processing time. Sticker labels are available at the Extension office or

when entries are presented on Saturday. CURRENT USDA and/or IOWA STATE

UNIVERSITY GUIDELINES FOR FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS MUST

BE USED. See http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/publications_usda.html for

current USDA guidelines. Georgia’s “So Easy to Preserve” is a good source for

information (available for viewing or purchase in extension office or call ISU

Answerline 1-800-262-3804 for current research information.) They can email you an

answer which can be included in written information.

9. Place cookies (6), cupcakes (6) and dried foods on a white, 8-inch paper plate.

10. All baked goods and dried foods must be enclosed in plastic bags rather than waxed

paper or cellophane.

11. No partial loaves or pieces of baked products will be accepted.

12. Only one entry per lot per person.

13. Jellies, jams, baked items, dried foods and some canned foods may be opened and

tasted by the judges. A sample of the opened item will be placed on a paper plate for

display during the fair. The exhibitor may take home the remainder of the item(s) they

brought after judging. This does not apply to decorated cakes which will be displayed

for the duration of the fair.

Preserved Product Appearance Requirements:

Pieces should be uniform in size and packed snugly but allow for circulation of liquids.

Products should be free from defects or blemishes, strings, stems, seeds, pits and peels. Some

recipes may require stems, pits and/or peels to remain; this is acceptable if the recipe is in

keeping with approved guidelines.

Liquids should cover the product, keeping within the headspace guidelines.

Liquids should be clear and free from cloudiness and small particles.

Product should retain its natural characteristic color or as nearly that of standard cooked

product. It should be free from undue color loss.

Texture should be tender but not overcooked.

Product should maintain its shape and size appropriate for recipe and preparation method.


Premium checks should be picked up. See rule #1.

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Special Premiums: Special premiums in the amount of $10.00 each will be awarded for

the best decorated cake and the best pie in the adult and the youth divisions.

Adult Division

Miscellaneous

924201 Mincemeat 924206 Canned Pork

924202 Strained Honey, 1 quart 924207 Canned Chicken

924203 Hard Soap, 1 Bar 924208 Lard

924204 Soft Soap, 1 Bar 924209 Other Than Named

924205 Canned Beef

Marmalade or Butter

924210 Apple 924214 Plum

924211 Cherry 924215 Rhubarb

924212 Grapes 924216 Pear

924213 Peach 924217 Other Than Named

Preserves

924218 Cherry 924223 Plum

924219 Raspberry 924224 Tomato

924220 Strawberry 924225 Watermelon

924221 Peach 924226 Apricots

924222 Pear 924227 Other Than Named

Jellies & Jams

924228 Apple Jelly 924238 Grape Jelly

924229 Raspberry Jam 924239 Strawberry Jam

924230 Raspberry Jelly 924240 Strawberry Jelly

924231 Cherry Jam 924241 Peach Jam

924232 Cherry Jelly 924242 Peach Jelly

924233 Crabapple Jelly 924243 Plum Jam

924234 Blackberry Jam 924244 Plum Jelly

924235 Blackberry Jelly 924245 Apricot Jam

924236 Gooseberry Jelly 924246 Low Sugar

924237 Grape Jam 924247 Other Than Named

Pickles and Relishes

924248 Pickled Beets 924258 Pickled Onions

924249 Cucumber Relish 924259 Watermelon Pickles

924250 Dill Pickles 924260 Peach Pickles

924251 Sweet Pickles 924261 Crabapple Pickles

924252 Pickled Tomatoes 924262 Zucchini Relish

924253 Mixed Pickles 924263 Pimentos

924254 Chow-Chow 924264 Bread & Butter Pickles

924255 Zucchini Pickles 924265 Pickled Okra

924256 Pickadilli 924266 Other Than Named

924257 Pickled Peppers

Catsup and Sauces

924267 Catsup 924270 Spaghetti Sauce

924268 Salsa 924271 Tomato Sauce

924269 Chili Sauce 924272 Other Than Named

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Spiced Fruit

924273 Peaches 924275 Pears

924274 Apples 924276 Other Than Named

Canned Fruit

924277 Applesauce 924285 Strawberries

924278 Apricots 924286 Italian Prunes

924279 Cherries 924287 Mixed Fruits

924280 Peaches 924288 Bing Cherries

924281 Pears 924289 Apples

924282 Plums 924290 Grape Juice

924283 Pineapple 924291 Other Than Named

924284 Raspberries

Canned Vegetables

924292 Corn 924301 Pumpkin

924293 Shelled Beans 924302 Kraut

924294 Green Beans 924303 Zucchini

924295 Wax Beans 924304 Tomato Juice

924296 Peas 924305 Tomatoes

924297 Beets 924306 Tomato Soup

924298 Lima Beans 924307 Asparagus

924299 Soup Mixtures 924308 Other Than Named

924300 Carrots

Breads

924320 Loaf Banana Bread 924327 Pan of Rolls

924321 Loaf Whole Wheat 924328 Muffins

924322 Loaf Rye Bread 924329 Microwave

924323 Loaf White Bread 924330 Donuts

924324 Loaf Date Bread 924331 Cinnamon Rolls

924325 Loaf Nut Bread 924332 Cornbread

924326 Raisin 924333 Other Than Named

Cookies (6)

924334 Sugar 924341 Oatmeal

924335 Coconut 924342 Whole Wheat

924336 Bar Cookies 924343 Brownies

924337 Icebox 924344 No Bake

924338 Ginger 924345 Microwave

924339 Chocolate 924346 Decorated

924340 Chocolate Chip 924347 Other Than Named

Cakes (Unfrosted)

924348 Fruit 924356 Applesauce

924349 Sponge 924357 Butterscotch

924350 Chiffon 924358 Jelly Roll

924351 Marble 924359 White

924352 Angel 924360 Yellow

924353 Nut Loaf 924361 Microwave

924354 Devils Food 924362 Bundt

924355Chocolate 924363 Other Than Named

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Candy (6 Pieces)

924364 Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

924365 Creamy Fudge 924369 Popcorn Balls

924366 Divinity 924370 Microwave

924367 Penuche 924371 Caramels

924368 Peanut Brittle 924372 Other Than Named

Decorated Cakes (See Special Premiums)

924373 Layer 924376 Cup Cakes

924374 Loaf 924377 Doll

924375 Tiered 924378 Other Than Named

Baked Pies and Pastries (See Special Premiums)

924379 Apple 924383 Peach

924380 Berry 924384 Rhubarb

924381 Cherry 924385 Other Than Named

924382 Apricot

Dried Foods

924386 Herbs 924389 Meat

924387 Fruits 924390 Other Than Named

924388 Vegetables

Junior Division (Children 5 to 14)

Canned Fruit

924601 Apple 924605 Berries

924602 Apricots 924606 Pineapple

924603 Cherries 924607 Mixed Fruits

924604 Peaches 924608 Other Than Named

Canned Vegetables

924609 Corn 924614 Peas

924610 Green Beans 924615 Soup Mixture

924611 Shelled Beans 924616 Beets - Plain, Canned

924612 Asparagus 924617 Tomato Juice

924613 Carrots 924618 Other Than Named

Jellies



924621 Strawberry 924626 Rhubarb

924622 Peach 924627 Low Sugar

924623 Pear 924628 Other Than Named

Jam



924631 Strawberry 924636 Rhubarb

924632 Peach 924637 Other Than Named

924633Pear

Pickles and Relishes

924638 Pickled Beets 924642 Pickled Onions

924639 Cucumber Pickles 924643 Peach Pickles

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924640 Pickled Tomatoes 924644 Crabapple Pickles

924641 Mixed Pickles 924645 Other Than Named

Catsup and Sauces 924646 Catsup 924649 Spaghetti Sauce

924647 Salsa 924650 Tomato Sauce

924648 Chili Sauce 924651 Other Than Named

Breads

924652 Loaf White Yeast 924656 Muffins

924653 Loaf Whole Wheat 924657 Microwave

924654 Quick 924658 Donuts

924655 Yeast Rolls - 6 924659 Other Than Named

Cookies (6)

924660 Sugar 924667 Brownies

924661 Bar 924668 No Bake

924662 Ice Box 924669 Donuts

924663 Chocolate 924670 Peanut Butter

924664 Coconut 924671 Microwave

924665 Chip 924672 Decorated

924666 Oatmeal 924673 Other Than Named

Cakes

924674 Fruit 924680 Applesauce

924675 Sponge 924681 White

924676 Chiffon 924682 Microwave

924677 Devil's Food 924683 Decorated (See spec premiums)

924678 Chocolate 924684 Bundt

924679 Devil's Food 924685 Other Than Named

Candy (6 Pieces)

924686 Fudge 924691 Peanut Brittle

924687 Divinity 924692 Microwave

924688 Penuche 924693 Caramels

924689 No Cook 924694 Other Than Named

924690 Popcorn Balls

Baked Pies and Pastries (See Special Premiums)

924695 Apple 924699 Peach

924696 Berry 924700 Rhubarb

924697 Cherry 924701 Other Than Named

924698 Apricot

Dried Foods

924702 Herbs 924703 Meat

924704 Fruits 924705 Other Than Named

924706 Vegetables

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DIVISION 925 - OPEN CLASS HOBBIES & CRAFTS Julie Neuhalfen – Superintendent

Rules:

1. Entries in the department may be made at the fairgrounds, Open Class Bldg on

Saturday morning, July 11, 2015 at 8 a.m.. Entries MUST BE in place by noon.

Judging begins at 1 p.m.

2. Exhibits are to remain in place until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015. Exhibits

may be picked up between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

3. Any article or collection previously entered is not eligible for entry.

4. Only ONE entry per person per class.

5. No article can be entered in two different classes.

Premiums: For all classes in this division 1st - $1.00, 2nd - $.75, 3rd - $.50 Premium checks should be picked up at the fair office. See rule #2 above.

ADULT DEPARTMENT Collections 925001 Memorabilia 925002 Stamps 925003 Glassware 925004 China 925005 Creative Collections 925006 Bottles

925007 Tools 925008 Hats 925009 Matchbooks 925010 Favorite Sports Items 925011 Favorite Holiday 925012 Other than named

Antiques – A brief history must be included with each antique 925015 Best Single Antique 925016 Best Display of Antiques- not less than 4

Handicrafts 925020 Model Cars, trucks, ships, buildings 925021 Weaving 925022 Wall Hangings 925023 Hand Made Dolls 925024 Crewel 925025 String Art 925026 Glass Etching 925027 Soft Sculpture 925028 Wood- Bird Houses 925029 Woodwork- Carvings 925030 Purchased Embellished Items

925031 Hand Made Teddy Bear 925032 Leather Work 925033 Ceramics 925034 Jewelry 925035 Gourds 925036 Birdhouses- non wood 925037 Basket Weaving 925038 Doll Clothes 925039 Stained Glass 925040 Other Than Named

Art 925050 Ethnic Art 925051 Drawing- Color pencil

925052 Drawing- Pencil 925053 Drawing- Chalk

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925054 Drawing- Pen & Ink 925055 Pastels 925056 Collage 925057 Sculpture Relief- flat 925058 Sculpture- free standing 925059 Air Brushing 925060 Computer

925061 Pottery 925062 Mixed Media 925063 Recycled 925064 Creative Writing- Poetry or prose 925065 Novelty 925066 Painting 925067 Other than Named

Art Oil Painting (NO Paint by Number) 925080 Landscape 925081 Portrait 925082 Still Life 925083 Plant Life

925084 Animal Life 925085 Architecture 925086 Other than Named

Art Acrylics (NO Paint by Number) 925090 Landscape 925091 Portrait 925092 Still Life 925093 Plant Life


Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Number) 925100 Landscape 925101 Portrait 925102 Still Life 925103 Plant Life


YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Preschool through 1st grade

Collections (Limit to 10 Items) 925201 Model Cars 925202 Model Airplanes 925203 Model Trucks, tractor 925204 Animals 925205 Minerals 925206 Shells 925207 Dolls 925208 Dinosaurs 925209 Action Figures

925210 Marbles 925211 Hats/ Caps 925212 Jewelry 925213 Hero Figures 925214 Pez 925215 Memorabilia 925216 Novelties 925217 Stuffed Animals 925218 Other than Named

Handicrafts 925220 Totem Poles 925221 Weaving

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925222 Diorama Box 925223 Wall Hangings 925224 Painted or Clear Seal Furniture 925225 Small Decorated Teepee 925226 Flowers 925227 Soft Sculpture 925228 Woodwork 925229 Purchased Embellished Item 925230 Bead Art 925231 Sand Painting 925232 Clay Animals 925233 Clay Birds

925234 Clay Bugs 925235 Clay Autos 925236 Ceramics 925237 Jewelry 925238 Paper Mache 925239 Basket Weaving 925240 Models 925241 Plaques 925242 Wreath 925243 Sand Art 925244 Mosaics 925245 Other than Named

Art 925300 Ethnic Art 925301 Drawing- Crayon- Plant life 925302 Drawing- Crayon- Animals 925303 Drawing- Crayon- Building 925304 Drawing- Crayon- People 925305 Drawing- Crayon- other 925306 Drawing- Colored Pencil- Plant Life 925307 Drawing- Colored Pencil- Animals 925308 Drawing- Colored Pencil-Building 925309 Drawing- Colored Pencil-People 925310 Drawing- Colored Pencil-Other 925311 Drawing- Marker- Plant Life 925312 Drawing- Marker- Animals 925313 Drawing- Marker-Building 925314 Drawing- Marker-People 925315 Drawing- Marker-Other 925316 Chalk 925317 Felt

925318 Pen & Ink 925319 Mixed Media- Plants 925320 Mixed Media- Animals 925321 Mixed Media-Buildings 925322 Mixed Media- People 925323 Mixed Media- Other 925324 Pastels 925325 Collage 925326 Sculpture Relief (Flat) 925327 Sculpture Free Standing 925328 Airbrushing 925329 Pottery 925330 Recycled 925331 Novelty 925332 Scratch Art 925333 Mosaic 925334 Painting 925335 Other than Named


925344 Animal Life 925345 Architecture 925346 People 925347 Other than named

Lego Construction Structue – The structure must be on a sturdy base and maximum size 16”x16”x16”. 925351 Built from a kit 925352 Unique Construction 925353 Vehicles 925354 Space Ships 925355 Other than Named

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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Grades 2-4


925410 Marbles 925411 Hats/ Caps 925412 Jewelry 925413 Hero Figures 925414 Pez 925415 Memorabilia 925416 Novelties 925417 Stuffed Animals 925418 Other than Named

Handicrafts 925420 Totem Poles 925421 Weaving 925422 Diorama Box 925423 Wall Hangings 925424 Painted or Clear Seal Furniture 925425 Small Decorated Teepee 925426 Flowers 925427 Soft Sculpture 925428 Woodwork 925429 Purchased Embellished Item 925430 Bead Art 925431 Sand Painting 925432 Clay Animals 925433 Clay Birds

925434 Clay Bugs 925435 Clay Autos 925436 Ceramics 925437 Jewelry 925438 Paper Mache 925439 Basket Weaving 925440 Models 925441 Plaques 925442 Wreath 925443 Sand Art 925444 Mosaics 925445 Other than Named

Art 925500 Ethnic Art 925501 Drawing- Crayon- Plant life 925502 Drawing- Crayon- Animals 925503 Drawing- Crayon- Building 925504 Drawing- Crayon- People 925505 Drawing- Crayon- other 925506 Drawing- Colored Pencil- Plant Life 925507 Drawing- Colored Pencil- Animals 925508 Drawing- Colored Pencil-Building 925509 Drawing- Colored Pencil-People 925510 Drawing- Colored Pencil-Other 925511 Drawing- Marker- Plant Life 925512 Drawing- Marker- Animals 925513 Drawing- Marker-Building 925514 Drawing- Marker-People

925515 Drawing- Marker-Other 925516 Chalk 925517 Felt 925518 Pen & Ink 925519 Mixed Media- Plants 925520 Mixed Media- Animals 925521 Mixed Media-Buildings 925522 Mixed Media- People 925523 Mixed Media- Other 925524 Pastels 925525 Collage 925526 Sculpture Relief (Flat) 925527 Sculpture Free Standing 925528 Airbrushing 925529 Pottery

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925530 Recycled 925531 Novelty 925532 Scratch Art

925533 Mosaic 925534 Painting 925535 Other than Named



Lego Construction Structue – The structure must be on a sturdy base and maximum size 16”x16”x16”. 925551 Built from a kit 925552 Unique Construction 925553 Vehicles

925554 Space Ships 925555 Other than Named

YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Grades 5-8

Collections (Limit to 10 Items) 925601 Model Cars 925602 Model Airplanes 925603 Model Trucks, tractor 925604 Animals 925605 Minerals 925606 Shells 925607 Dolls 925608 Dinosaurs 925609 Action Figures 925610 Marbles

925611 Hats/ Caps 925612 Jewelry 925613 Hero Figures 925614 Pez 925615 Memorabilia 925616 Novelties 925617 Stuffed Animals 925618 Other than Named

Handicrafts 925620 Totem Poles 925621 Weaving 925622 Diorama Box 925623 Wall Hangings 925624 Painted or Clear Seal Furniture 925625 Small Decorated Teepee 925626 Flowers 925627 Soft Sculpture 925628 Woodwork 925629 Purchased Embellished Item 925630 Bead Art

925631 Sand Painting 925632 Clay Animals 925633 Clay Birds 925634 Clay Bugs 925635 Clay Autos 925636 Ceramics 925637 Jewelry 925638 Paper Mache 925639 Basket Weaving 925640 Models 925641 Plaques 925642 Wreath 925643 Sand Art 925644 Mosaics 925645 Other than Named

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Art 925700 Ethnic Art 925701 Drawing- Crayon- Plant life 925702 Drawing- Crayon- Animals 925703 Drawing- Crayon- Building 925704 Drawing- Crayon- People 925705 Drawing- Crayon- other 925706 Drawing- Colored Pencil- Plant Life 925707 Drawing- Colored Pencil- Animals 925708 Drawing- Colored Pencil-Building 925709 Drawing- Colored Pencil-People 925710 Drawing- Colored Pencil-Other 925711 Drawing- Marker- Plant Life 925712 Drawing- Marker- Animals 925713 Drawing- Marker-Building 925714 Drawing- Marker-People 925715 Drawing- Marker-Other 925716 Chalk 925717 Felt

925718 Pen & Ink 925719 Mixed Media- Plants 925720 Mixed Media- Animals 925721 Mixed Media-Buildings 925722 Mixed Media- People 925723 Mixed Media- Other 925724 Pastels 925725 Collage 925726 Sculpture Relief (Flat) 925727 Sculpture Free Standing 925728 Airbrushing 925729 Pottery 925730 Recycled 925731 Novelty 925732 Scratch Art 925733 Mosaic 925734 Painting 925735 Other than Named





YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Grades 9-12


925810 Marbles 925811 Hats/ Caps 925812 Jewelry 925813 Hero Figures 925814 Pez 925815 Memorabilia 925816 Novelties 925817 Stuffed Animals- no more than 4 925818 Other than Named

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Handicrafts 925820 Totem Poles 925821 Weaving 925822 Diorama Box 925823 Wall Hangings 925824 Painted or Clear Seal Furniture 925825 Small Decorated Teepee 925826 Flowers 925827 Soft Sculpture 925828 Woodwork 925829 Purchased Embellished Item 925830 Bead Art 925831 Sand Painting 925832 Clay Animals 925833 Clay Birds 925834 Clay Bugs 925835 Clay Autos 925836 Ceramics

925837 Jewelry 925838 Paper Mache 925839 Basket Weaving 925840 Models 925841 Plaques 925842 Wreath 925843 Sand Art 925844 Mosaics 925845 Metal Crafts 925846 String Art 925847 Glass Etching 925848 Leather Work 925849 Wire Sculpture 925850 Needlepoint 925851 Handmade Novelties 925852 Stained Glass 925853 Other than Named

Art 925900 Ethnic Art 925901 Drawing- Crayon- Plant life 925902 Drawing- Crayon- Animals 925903 Drawing- Crayon- Building 925904 Drawing- Crayon- People 925905 Drawing- Crayon- other 925906 Drawing- Colored Pencil- Plant Life 925907 Drawing- Colored Pencil- Animals 925908 Drawing- Colored Pencil-Building 925909 Drawing- Colored Pencil-People 925910 Drawing- Colored Pencil-Other 925911 Drawing- Marker- Plant Life 925912 Drawing- Marker- Animals 925913 Drawing- Marker-Building 925914 Drawing- Marker-People 925915 Drawing- Marker-Other 925916 Chalk 925917 Felt 925918 Pen & Ink 925919 Mixed Media- Plants

925920 Mixed Media- Animals 925921 Mixed Media-Buildings 925922 Mixed Media- People 925923 Mixed Media- Other 925924 Pastels 925925 Collage 925926 Sculpture Relief (Flat) 925927 Sculpture Free Standing 925928 Airbrushing 925929 Pottery 925930 Recycled 925931 Novelty 925932 Scratch Art 925933 Mosaic 925934 Painting 925935 Computer Pictures 925936 Creative Writing- Prose or Poetry 925937 Origami 925938 Other Than Named

Art Oil Painting (NO Paint by Number) 925980 Landscape 925981 Portrait 925982 Still Life 925983 Plant Life

925984 Animal Life 925985 Architecture 925986 People 925987 Other than Named

Art Acrylics (NO Paint by Number) 925990 Landscape 925991 Portrait

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925992 Still Life 925993 Plant Life 925994 Animal Life

925995 Architecture 925996 Other than Named





SENIOR CITIZEN DEPARTMENT

Handicrafts 925150 Latch Hook 925151 Weaving 925152 Crewel 925153 Wall Hangings 925154 Painted or Clear Seal Furniture 925155 Cloth Scarecrows 925156 Cloth Dolls 925157 Soft Sculpture 925158 Woodwork- Carvings 925159 Woodwork- Bird Houses 925160 Purchased Embellished Items 925161 Handmade Teddy Bear 925162 Counted Cross Stitch 925163 Birdhouses- other than wood 925164 Doll Clothes

925165 Plastic Canvas 925166 Friendly Plastic 925167 Jewelry 925168 Gourds 925169 Basket Weaving 925170 Plaques 925171 Wreath 925172 Mosaic 925173 Metal Crafts 925174 String Art 925175 Glass Etching 925176 Leather Work 925177 Needlepoint 925178 Handmade Novelties 925179 Stained Glass 925180 Other than Named

PROFESSIONAL DEPARTMENT

925191 – Art Oil Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) 925192 – Art Acrylics (NO Paint by Numbers) 925193 – Art Watercolor or Tempera (NO Paint by Numbers) 925194 – Pencil Drawing

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DIVISION 926 - PHOTOGRAPHY

Superintendent

Toni Michel Rules:

1. Entries in this department may be made at the Fairground in the Commercial

bldg.. #2 on Saturday morning, July 11, 2015. Entries MUST BE in place by

Noon. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. in the Commercial Building.

2. Exhibits are to remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015.

The exhibits may also be picked up from 9 - 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 15,

2015. At these times premium checks may be picked up in the Open Class

Building #5.

3. Youth Department entries are based on the school year that was just completed.

4. Management will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibit or property of

exhibitor.

5. Any article or collection previously entered is not eligible for entry.

6. Only one entry per person per lot letter.

7. No article can be entered in two different classes.

8. Entries in photography must be mounted for display. Mountings can be as

simple as construction paper, purchased frames, or professionally prepared

mats. Please be prepared for dust and wind damage. No glass please. Frames

are not required.

9. Photo’s must be a minimum of 4”x6” and no larger than 8 x 10 and mounting

can be no larger than 10 x 12.

Premiums: For All Departments in This Division:

1st - $1.00; 2nd - .75 cents; 3rd - .50 cents.

Premium checks should be picked up, see rule #2.

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Digital Photography Including Film Photos Computer Enhanced

926001 Black & White

926002 Portrait

926003 People

926004 Action

926005 Sports

926006 Pets

926007 Wildlife

926008 Architecture

926009 Floral or Plant Life

926010 Landscape

926011 Landscape-Oceans & Water

926012 Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset

926013 Group of 3 Color Photos

926014 Outdoors Photo

926015 Indoors Photo

926016 Abstract

926017 Sepia or Color Reversal Exp.

926018 Double Exp & Special Effects


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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

(Preschool through Grade 3)

Film & Digital Photography


926131 Portrait

926132 People

926133 Action

926134 Sports

926135 Pets

926136 Wildlife

926137 Architecture


926139 Landscape






926145 Abstract

926146 Sepia or Color Reversal Exp

926147 Double Exp & Special Effect


MIDDLE GRADES DEPARTMENT

(Grades 4 – 8)

Film & Digital Photography-including Film Photos Computer Enhanced


926202 Portrait

926203 People

926204 Action

926205 Sports

926206 Pets

926207 Wildlife

926207 Architecture


926209 Landscape






926215 Abstract




HIGHSCHOOL GRADES DEPARTMENT

(Grades 9 - 12)

Film & Photography Including Film Photos Computer Enhanced


926302 Portrait

926303 People

926304 Action

926305 Sports

926306 Pets

926307 Wildlife

926308 Architecture


926310 Landscape






926316 Abstract




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Coloring Contest:

Divisions:

927001*Pre-K and under

927002*Kindergarten and 1st Grade

927003*2nd and 3rd Grade

Regulations:

*Pages to be colored will be available at the elementary schools within the

county and the Mills County Extension Office in Malvern.

*Each division will have a different picture to color.

*Colored pages to be turned into a school office (East Mills Elementary, Northeast

Elementary, or West Elementary) by the last day of school in spring of 2015 or to the

Mills County Extension Office by June 10, 2015

*The page will include the Division, name of person who colored, parent

names and an address.

*Winners will be announced on Sunday, July 12, 3:00 pm in block building

*All colorings will be on display throughout the fair. Please come to the fair

to find your colored picture

Coloring Contest sponsored by McDonalds and Mills County Fair Board

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OPEN CLASS PIE BAKING CONTEST AT MILLS COUNTY FAIR

Sponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau

2015 Pie-Baking Contest Rules

1. Pie must be entered in the name of the person who made it.

2. Categories:

A. Adult (age 18 and over)

927005. Fruit

927006. Nut

B. Youth (under age of 18)

927007. Fruit

927008. Nut

3. Prizes:

A. Grand Prize of all categories $100.00

B. 1st place in each category $ 50.00

4. Bring the pie to the contest site which will be the Block Building on the Fairgrounds between 10:00 am and

11:00 on the day of the event (Tuesday, July 14th, 2015). PIES REQUIRING REFRIGERATION (dairy,

cream, or meat pies) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The person checking in the pies will have the final say on

acceptability of the pies.

5. Fill out the registration form available at site or the Mills County Extension Office. The entered pies

become property of the Mills County Fair Board. After judging, the pies will be sliced and sold at the fair.

You will not be given back your pie pan, so use a disposable pan.

6. If you are a winner, you give permission to have your photo taken. It may be used in the local paper and

Farm Bureau publications.

7. Your pie recipe must be included with your entry.

8. Winners will be announced after the judging is complete.

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UGLY CAKE CONTEST

Begins Saturday, July 11, 2015

Open to all ages and residents of Mills County.

Cakes to be checked-in between 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. in Obrecht Commons

Rules:

*Ugly as can be: the uglier the better (NO mold can be on the CAKE….due to it sitting for a couple of

days. Cake MUST be made the day of the event or 1 day prior.)

*Use your imagination. Please use discretion in your assortment of garnishments.

*All cakes must be appropriately designed for view by all ages

*All ingredients must be edible.

*Entries will be judged on looks alone

*A real cake must be used

*No cakes are to be longer than 18”

*All cakes must be left at the fair for display and judging

*DO NOT SUBMIT IN A PAN – IT MUST BE PLACED ON SOME TYPE OF FLAT BOARD – A

FOIL COVERED CARDBOARD WOULD BE FINE – MUST BE DISPOSABLE

*Cake has to be covered during the fair so please bring supplies to do so

*Decorations to be appropriate for viewable by all ages

Three classes:

927009 9 and under age group

927010 10 – 17 years of age group

927011 18+ years of age group

Participation ribbons awarded. Judging will take place by the public. To judge, the public will place money

into a can by the cake of their choice. Voting will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 and continue until

1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. The can with the most money in it for each class division will be the winner.

Each division winner will receive 50% of the money in their voting can. Other monies will go to support fair

activities. All cakes will be disposed of after judging ends.

Sponsored by Mills County Fair Board

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Kiddie Parade

The Kiddie Parade at the Mills County Fair will be held

SUNDAY, July 12, 3:00 p.m. in the BLOCK BUILDING

This event is open to all youth through age 11.

Registration is held on the same date,

Sunday, July 12 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds block building

Youth may select any of the following categories to portray: 927012*Characterizations 927013*TV programs 927014*Storybooks 927015*Famous Person

927016*Song Title 927017*Comics 927018*Commercials or Movies

Or they may bring a pet that fits one of these categories: 927019*Prettiest Pet 927020*Most Unusual Pet 927021 Or, they can decorate their bicycle Youth may do any of these events individually or as a group. They may also participate in more than one area if they wish. Prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category. All participants will receive a participation ribbon.

There is no charge to participate in this event. Sponsored by the Mills County Fair Board

This event is sponsored by Mills County Fair Board.

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Frisbee Contest

2pm on Monday, July 13

West Side of Block Building

Registration from 1:45-2pm at block building

Rules

Three Age Groups: 1) 7 and under 2) 8-9 year olds 3) 10-12 year olds

Two Categories: Distance and Accuracy

Distance

927025- 7 and under 927026- 8-9 year olds 927027- 10-12 year olds

Each contestant has option for 2 throws - If they choose to take a second throw, the first one

will not count, even if it was longer than the second throw. Contestants stand behind a marked

line to throw. Mark distances with popsicle stick which is numbered, or has contestant's name

on it.

Accuracy

927028- 7 and under 927029- 8-9 year olds 927030- 10-12 year olds

Use hula hoop at distance set by coordinators...decide distance based on age group. Contestants

are again given option for second throw. Frisbee thrown in center of hula hoop, or closest to

hoop are considered winners.

Prizes

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies are given for each age group.

Participation ribbons can be given to all contestants.

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Mills County Fair Baby Contest 2015

Mills County Fair will be holding their annual baby contest on Saturday, July 11

at 10:00 a.m. in the Obrecht Commons on the Mills County Fairgrounds in

Malvern.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and no registrations will be accepted after

judging begins.

Age categories are:

Contestant categories are as follows:

0-5 months/ 6-12 months/ 13-24 months.

927050 / 927051 / 927052 Future Mills County Fair Queen (dressy attire);

927060 / 927061 / 927062 Little Mr. Mills County Fair (dressy attire);

927070 / 927071 / 927072 Miss Summer Fun(beach/swimwear);

927080 / 927081 / 927082 Mr. Summer Fun (beach/swimwear); and

927090 / 927091 / 927092 Sweetest Smile (ease of smile for the judges).

Parent(s) of the participant must be a Mills County resident. Age categories are

based on the age of the child at the time of the contest.

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MILLS COUNTY FAIR

GREASED PIG CONTEST RULES AND

REGULATIONS

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015 – 6:00 p.m.

To be held just prior to Wright Rodeo

ENTRY FEE is $5.00 PER PERSON

Age Groups:

*Women ages 36 and older 927093

*Women ages 26 to 35 927094

*Women ages 16 to 25 927095

1. Each age group will run in their own race.

2. Pig will be greased with lard and the hands of the contestants will also be

greased with lard

3. The pig will be turned loose in the arena. Once the signal is given, contestants

may go after the pig. Once a contestant gets control of the pig, they will be

declared the winner.

4. The winning contestant receive $50 cash.

Entries will be accepted from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the entry table next to the horse

arena. Please sign in and pay entry fee prior to start of event.

Call Holly Vinton at 402-618-3478 with any questions.

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MILLS COUNTY FAIR

MUTTON BUSTING –Class #927105

RULES

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015

6:00 P.M.

TO BE HELD DURING WRIGHT RODEO

Age: 5 to 7 years of age during fair

Weight: 55 pounds or less

12 Contestants will be chosen by lottery system

Registration: Registration table will be at the horse arena beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Entries will be accepted until 6 p.m. At 6 p.m. twelve names will be drawn from

the bucket and those twelve contestants will participate in the Mutton Busting

during the Wright Rodeo. Each contestant will receive a t-shirt. The winning

contestant will receive a trophy.

SPONSORED BY: GREAT WESTERN BANK

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MILLS COUNTY FAIR

STICK HORSE RACE RULES 2015

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015 – 7:00 PM

TO BE HELD DURING RODEO

Age Groups

3 – 4 year olds-927101 5 – 6 year olds-927103

7 – 8 year olds -927102 9 – 10 year olds-927104

10 Contestants will be chosen by lottery system for each age group.

Registration: Listen for announcement during the rodeo.

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants in each age group will receive a trophy.

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PEDAL PULL

Mills County Fair Pedal Pull

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. - Pulls begins at 1:00 p.m.

in show arena of fairgrounds

Available for kids ages 3-12

Boys and Girls pull in the same category

Trophies to the top 3 in each class, participation ribbons to all.

The classes are:

3 & 4 year olds- Class 927120





No cost to participate. Pedal tractors are furnished.

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2015 Mills County 4-H Wild & Mild Cook-Off

1. Each team must consist of at least one Mills County 4H member

2. A mandatory Cooks’ Meeting will be held at 11 am. on Sunday July 12, 2015 at the Barbeque – Block

Building to go over the rules and to answer any questions about the contest.

3. Official load in time for meat is 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Sunday, July 12, 2015.

4. Official turn in time is no later than 6:25 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2015.

5. Heat source shall be of wood, wood pellets or charcoal, propane grill or electric. . Electrical accessories

such as spits, augers or forced draft are permitted. No open pits or holes, fires shall not be built on the

ground.

6. Cleanliness of the cook, assistant cooks and contest area is required, and the use of rubber or plastic gloves

while handling the meats is mandatory.

7. Contestants must provide all needed equipment and supplies.

8. Pits, cookers, props, trailers, tents or any other equipment including generators may not exceed the

boundaries of the team’s assigned cooking space. Each team will have up to a 40 x 20 space. Every effort

will be made to accommodate your cooking equipment. All seasoning and cooking of product must be

done within the confines of the team’s assigned space.

9. It is the responsibility of the team to see that their assigned cooking space is kept clean and policed

following the contest. All fires must be put out and all equipment removed from site. It is imperative that

cleanup be thorough.

Judging

Winners

1st place for $200, 2nd place for $150 & 3rd place for $100 & $50 for best presentation for a total of $500

Mills County 4-H Wild & Mild Cook-Off Entry Form (Please Print) – all entries due by July 10th Class # 927150 Team Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Chief Cook (Must be in 4H): _________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: ______________ Assistant Cooks: ____________________________________ ______________________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________________

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FIGURE 8 Racing Car & Truck

Pay Out: $750 for First, $500 for Second, $250 for Third

FIGURE 8 RULES FULL SIZE AND COMPACTS GENERAL RULES Check in from 3 pm—6 pm

Mills County Fair ▪ Malvern, IA Tuesday, July 14 @ 7pm Each car and driver entering event will be required to pay $50.00 to compete in the Figure 8 Racing. Questions? Contact Gregg Schoening at 402-677-8311 or Brad Klindt 712-520-3131

The general rules apply to each driver & pit personnel. DRIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW THE RULES & OBEY THEM. The rules set forth have been designed to provide orderly conduct of the sport & are in no way a guarantee against injury, death, or theft to a participant, spectator, or official. These rules shall govern the condition of all events; & by participation in these events, all participants shall be expected to comply with these rules. Absolutely no alcohol in the pit area before or during the event. No fighting allowed. Officials will not tolerate any profane language/gestures before, during or after the event. No hot-rodding or speeding in the pit area. If a car does not run a heat, that car does not run a consolation heat. The driver/owner is responsible for his/her pit crew & their conduct & safety. All drivers & at least one crew member must attend the drivers meeting. Any of the above violations subject the car that he/she is associated with to disqualification & asked to depart from the pit area immediately & may be rejected from other events. No refunds will be given for any reason. OFFICIALS WILL RESOLVE ANY & ALL DISAGREEMENTS. ALL DECISIONS BY THE OFFICIALS WILL BE FINAL. CARS ARE TO BE RE-INSPECTED BEFORE ANY PRIZE MONEY IS H&ED OUT. Ladies may compete with men. Drivers must be 16 or order to drive & must have a valid drivers license. All drivers & pit crew between the ages of 16 & 18 years of age must have guardian or parent signature obtained prior to participation. NO ONE ALLOWED IN PIT AREA UNDER THE AGE OF 16. All drivers & pit crew must sign a release of liability. If any door becomes open during race you will be disqualified for your heat, you may fix it, & come back & run a consolation heat. All cars not removed after the event will become the property of the promoter. ***OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ACCESS TO ANYONE, OR ANY CAR THAT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE*** 2015 Mills County Fair Rules: Automobiles: Any American made steel top sedan or station wagon may compete. No convertibles, jeeps, 4x4 AWD, Ambulance, Hearse, Truck, Limousine, El Camino or Ranchero’s Allowed. Battery 1. Securely fastened down & covered inside battery box. Batteries must be bolted down. Battery cover may be buggies or straps. 2.Make certain floor boards are strong enough to hold battery. You may put a plate under the car to create a s&wich effect, if floorboards are weak due to rust & etc . Brakes 1. At least two brakes must work. Must lock up on inspection. Body 1. All glass, plastic, upholstery, light, mirrors, moldings & chrome must be removed. 2. You may reinforce or custom build the open class body almost any way you want as long as you meet the safety requirements. 3. No graders blades or tempered steel that may shatter is allowed anywhere on the car. 4. Car numbers on both doors & on roof plate. Numbers on roof plate must be at least 12 inches tall. Letter may appear behind number & must be at least 6” tall. No four digit numbers allowed. Driver Protection 1. Fire suits suggested. 2. 5 point safety harness suggested 3. No open face helmets 4. Gloves required 5. Neck brace recommended Drive Shafts 1. Must be painted white 2. Must have at least one strap or chain under drive shaft. Engine 1. No Aluminum Blocks (unless it is a OEM motor) FIREWALL: Any holes in firewall must be covered with a non-flammable material to prevent competitor from being sprayed by hot oil, or water. Fuel Tanks: 1. Must be in trunk area or back seat area. MUST BE MOUNTED SECURELY 2. Original tank must be removed & not relocated. 3. Tank must be designated for fuel, no homemade fuel tank 4. No 5-gallon cans or buckets allowed 5. Steel boat tanks ok, but must be inside metal box with a bottom 6. Fuel lines running thru driver’s compartment shall be routed thru a non-flammable tube or pipe 7. Fuel cells recommended but not mandatory. If using a fuel cell with capacity over 5-gallon please try to limit to 8-gallon of fuel 8. All fuel cells or tanks must be securely fastened down. Fuel cells/tank mounts shall be built in such a way as to avoid being damaged from a cross bar moving differently from body. EXAMPLE: Don’t fasten one side of the fuel cell to the body & other side to a cross bar. 9. (f fuel tank is in trunk area it must be well protected with a cage around it, fuel cage & rear frame must be reinforced as to make Hood 1. Hood must have 4 hold downs minimum 5/8” diameter bolts 2. Front two should be all the way down thru the radiator support & welded to frame 3. If you already have a custom radiator support they may be welded on to the top of it 4. Back two mounts should also be connected to frame or some-thing more than just the sheet metal firewall 5. Big washers or square 5x5” plates should be used to keep hood from pulling thru. 6. Officials will have suggestions if you’re not built strong enough to keep hood from moving back into driver upon collision (this is a must) Roll Cage 1. Minimum of 4-point cage securely welded to frame, or 4 points welded to steel plates 6x6 minimum which are welded to the body. 2. Must have at least 3 driver’s side door bars 3. If factory DASH IS REMOVED, a dash bar must be installed be-tween front door posts from side to side with at least a 4 x4” plate on each end. Minimum roll cage pipe or stronger. 4. There shall also be a bar placed behind drivers seat from side to side. Minimum 1 7/8 roll cage pipe or 2x2x3/16” thickness tubing with 6x6” plates on the ends inside car body (This is usually part of the cage build). Safety is priority. Cages & welds will be inspected, cages appearing unsafe will not race. Transmission 1. Transmission and engine oil coolers allowed in passenger compartment only if all exposed lines are covered with a non-flammable material (including braided lines). All coolers and cooling fans must be securely fastened and placed in a metal box or have a shield to protect against ruptures and spraying of hot oil on driver. Wheels and Tires 1. Any tires or wheels you want to run 2. All wheel weights have to be removed 3. No split rims 4. No fluid in tires allowed 5. May reinforce & add valve stem protection Windshield 1. Windshield bas must be welded or bolted on car, to protect the driver (3/8” bolts, nuts, & washers MINIMUM). Three bars from the top of a windshield to the dash area must be installed and all bars must be in front of driver a Maximum of 12” apart. Bars must be a minimum of 1/2 “ diameter, or strap 1” wide 1/8” thick. Remember: Build the car for drivers safety 2. Mesh over driver front and side windows suggested.

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DEMOLITION DERBY 2015 DEMOLITION DERBY RULES FLAG PRIZE At the beginning of

each demo event a flag will be placed at the center of the arena. The first driver to knock down the flag will receive an additional $20.00 prize money. ENTRY FEE AND PIT LOCATION Each car and driver entering event will be required to pay $50.00 to compete in the demolition derby. Any persons entering pit area must be at least 16years of age. ANY and ALL persons in pit area will be required to sign insurance forms in order to pass through check in gate. DRIVER ENTRY 1. Pit meeting at 6:30 p.m. 2. All female drivers will compete with males. No “powder puff” event. 3. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age or have notarized permit by legal guardian. 4. Driver must furnish their own car or have someone sponsor their car. 5. Domestic cars or station wagons allowed. No Jeeps, carryalls, or Chrysler Imperials. 6. Driver must enter same car in feature as completed their heat in 7. Compacts to run will full size PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS 1. Positions and numbers will be determined at entry 2. Driver may maneuver forward or backward 3. NO deliberate head-ons or hitting opponent in drivers door 4. If a car becomes stationary for one minute, arena judges can dis-qualify that driver 5. Drivers MUST remain in vehicle until end of event, notified by official or fire. 6. No car is allowed to leave arena until event is completed.

***************************************************************************** Pay Out: $750 1st Place, $500 for 2nd Place, $250 for 3rd Place

HEATS Each driver will first compete in “Heat” event which will consist of an equal number of opponents which will be determined by the total number of entries. The top four competitors from each heat will advance into the feature. Any competitor from 5th place back that can get their car running and in a safe fashion will be allowed in the “Consolation” event. No cars from the consolation will be allowed in the “Main” event. If 12 cars or less, 1 heat will be run as a final. No consolation will be run if only 1-12 car final is run. No payout for heat winners. PREPARATION OF VEHICLES 1. Slogans, advertising and printing may be placed on cars., EXCEPT front doors. Front doors are to be painted in a light color to allow the Fair Board Officials to paint entry numbers on. Numbers will be appointed by the Fair Board Officials. NO EXCEPTIONS! 2. Radiators must remain in stock position. No additional cooling devices may be added. Fans may be removed. Batteries must be placed in a secure location and shielded. Bumpers and fenders may be trimmed. Drivers door must be adequately welded shut. No sand or cement is allowed in doors or frames. 3. All glass, tail lights, parking lights, wheeled weights, exterior trim pieces must be removed. Door channels must be free of broken glass and wires. 4. Maximum of three gallons of fuel is allowed per event. Fuel cell must be placed inside of vehicle and shielded away from driver. All stock fuel cells must be removed from under the car. There must be at least a 3” hole located around the fuel cell to allow drainage for any spilled fuel. 5. Bumpers will be allowed to be welded as long as no additional reinforcement is added. This means welding bumper to frame, no other exceptions. No weighting, roll bars, or special lifts will be allowed. No oversize bolts connecting body to frame is allowed. Spare tires are also to be removed. Spare tires and wheels are to be left in pit area only. 6. Vehicle frames are not to be welded or reinforced in any way! 7. Drivers will be allowed to construct a safety cage around drivers seat only. This means from drivers side firewall toward the rear to the upright located just behind the drivers seat and from the immediate rear of front seat to the passenger side of the vehicle in a perpendicular fashion. If a safety cage is thought to supply the car with reinforcement other than driver safety Fair Board Official may require it to be cut out or modified before entry is granted. All modifications requested by Fair Board Official will be re-inspected prior to entry. 8. All doors and wagon gates must be chained or welded shut 9. All engine hoods must be secured by (4) 5/16” or less chains. Chains are to be located in each corner of the hood. No chains from bumper to hood for any reason. 10. Holes should be cut in for easy access in case of fire 11. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL is allowed in pit area. No driver shall be under the influence of any alcohol or narcotics of any kind. Failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification without refund. Coolers and vehicles will be searched. 12. No profane language is allowed on the County Fair grounds. Such language and obscene attitudes will not be tolerated and any individuals in such manner will be removed from the premises. 13. All drivers and pit crew must comply with the rules. REMOVAL OF CARS Each driver must remove their car from the pit area immediately following the completion of the event. Any vehicles left over night will be towed at the expense of the driver entering said vehicle.

Questions? Contact Gregg Schoening at 402-677-8311 or Brad Klindt 712-520-3131

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Mills County Fair - Iowa State University...Mills County Fair July 10-14, 2015 The OPEN CLASS exhibits may be brought Saturday morning, July 11, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon