Tom and Cynthia Crane

Tom and Cynthia Crane epitomize today’s American ranching family hard-working, dedicated to their land and committed to community and family values. In the Cranes’ case, community commitment extends to the Sonoma County Fair where the Santa Rosa ranching couple has been actively involved for decades.

Tom, who is now 71, has been around the Sonoma County Fair since he was a kid showing Corriedale sheep in the show ring. Tom is a fourth generation Santa Rosa rancher who with wife Cynthia farms land that was settled by his great grandfather in 1852. The Crane Ranch, meandering along Petaluma Hill Road between Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, is an agricultural landmark that continues as a working livestock ranch.

Tom retains the work ethic of his pioneer ancestors, working long hours to raise sheep, cattle and hay on family farmland. Tom and Cynthia say ranching is as much a way-of-life as a way to make a living. The couple run more than 800 ewes on their 200 acre Santa Rosa ranch and on their 1,100 acre ranch along Lakeville Highway in Petaluma. They also raise oats for grain and farm more than 1,000 acres of hay land.

“Ranching is a tradition. It’s what I do and as long as I stay healthy I’ll be doing it,” said Tom.

Tom and Cynthia are among those dedicated folks who represent the heart and soul of the Sonoma County Fair and are always there to support agriculture and the fair. Both are active in livestock and agricultural groups. For years Tom has helped stage the Farmers Day Program at the fair. Tom Crane was the first recipient of the fair’s top rancher award in 1976 and now serves as chairman of the committee that selects the Sonoma County Fair’s Outstanding North Bay Rancher. In 2006 he was honored with the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce’s “Leadership in Agriculture” Award.

It’s because of the dedication of county residents like Tom and Cynthia Crane that the Sonoma County Fair continues to be such an important thread in the county’s social fabric and the premier showcase of agriculture. The Sonoma County Fair takes great pride in dedicating the 2010 Sonoma County Fair Guidebook to Tom and Cynthia Crane, home-grown fair champions. By Tim Tesconi

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HOW TO BE A PART OF THE 74th ANNUAL…

SONOMA COUNTY FAIR!! “Grape Escape” – IT’S AS EASY AS: 1. Welcome to the 2010 Sonoma County Fair exhibits program. This is the Exhibitors

Guidebook, published yearly and listing all the different departments that you can enter. Books are available yearly at the Fairgrounds, Library and Chambers of Commerce throughout Sonoma County. The complete guidebook and all entry forms are also available on-line. A non-livestock entry form is included in this guidebook. Additional and other forms are also available at the Fair Entry Office. After you choose the category you wish to enter, you should fill out the entry form completely. Please read carefully the department rules and schedules listed at the beginning of each section. Non-livestock entry form: 1 per exhibitor, with floriculture on a separate non-livestock form. Livestock Entry form: 1 per specie per exhibitor, with market animals on special blue forms.

2. Fill out your entry form completely. Be sure your signature is on the form or it will not be processed. Please include phone numbers and complete address (this information will be used for Fair purposes only). Make sure the Department, Section & Class numbers are clearly listed on the form. Enter the class you feel is best suited for your exhibit. The Fair may attempt to enter exhibits in the proper classes when entries are made in error on the forms. The Fair will not be liable for entries made in error. You may enter in person at the Entry Office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or mail you entry form and fees to the Sonoma County Fair Entry Office, Post Office Box 1536, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED). BE SURE TO ENCLOSE THE TOTAL ENTRY FEES!! We accept, cash, check, MasterCard & Visa. Bring your entries to the Fairgrounds on the designated day as listed on the section which you are entering in the shaded box in this book - Look for the title: “EXHIBITS RECEIVED”. Bring your entry between the hours listed. Entries will only be accepted between these times. WE ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE TIMES.

3. Don’t wait until the last day! Most Entry forms are due on Friday, June 4th. If you have questions about your entry form or how to enter come by the office and we will be happy to take the time to help you, however- the few days before the deadline are extremely busy and we may not have time to help – A helpful hint: come to the office in May to get registered.

Please check individual sections for specific entry received dates. Most entries (Open & Jr home arts, fine arts & photography) will be received Tues & Wed July 13 & 14.

Note: All exhibits must be picked up on the date listed in this book. The Fair is not responsible for items that have not been picked up on that date. Any article(s) not claimed on the date stated for release may be discarded.

ENTER & ENJOY YOUR SONOMA COUNTY FAIR!

ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 4th DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY – GET YOUR ENTRY FORMS IN EARLY

Enter on-line at www.sonomacountyfair.com On-line Entries Close June 18 (on-line entries have a $1 processing fee) The complete guidebook and all entry forms are available on-line.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Board of Directors and Committees.................................................................... 3

Local Rules......................................................................................................... 9

Annual Awards ................................................................................................ 17

NON - LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENTS ADULT DIVISIONS

Feature Exhibits Department ............................................................................ 20

Fine Arts Department ....................................................................................... 22

Photography Department ................................................................................. 26

Home Arts Department..................................................................................... 29 Beadwork/Jewelry ................30 Ceramic/Hydrocal.................31 Crocheting............................32 Decorative Painting ..............33 Dolls ...............................34 Fiberwork .............................36

Hobbycraft ........................... 39 Knitting ............................... 43 Miniatures............................ 44 Needle Art ........................... 45 Paper Art ............................. 48 Poetry ............................... 49

Quilts ......................50 Rugs ......................52 Senior Arts ..................54 Sewing ......................55 Woodworking ..............57

Preserved Foods Department........................................................................... 59

Baked Foods Department................................................................................. 63

Floriculture Department .................................................................................... 72

Professional/Amateur Gardens......................................................................... 90

JUNIOR DIVISIONS

Junior Awards................................................................................................... 94

Junior Vocational Education Department ......................................................... 95

Note to Judges and Exhibitors.........................................................................100

Junior Baked Foods Department .....................................................................101

Junior Preserved Foods Department...............................................................106

Junior Fine Arts Department............................................................................109

Junior Photography Department......................................................................111

Junior Home Arts Department .........................................................................113 Robotics/Aerospace/Aviation...113 Ceramic/Hydrocal.................114 Computer Science................115 Educational Posters .............116 Feature Exhibits ...................117

Fiberwork............................. 118 Hobbycraft ........................... 119 Knitting/ Crocheting ............. 122 Miscellaneous...................... 123 Poetry ............................... 124

Quilts ....................125 Sewing ....................126 Vegetables/Fruits ......128 Woodworking ............129

Junior Youth Focus (Demonstrations/Youth Crafters) .....................................130

Floriculture Department ...................................................................................132

Junior Gardens ................................................................................................139

Fairgrounds Map .............................................................................................144

Livestock Table of Contents (not in all books) ................................................ 145

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SONOMA COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION, INC.

Bev Palm .................................................................................................................. President Ross Liscum..................................................................................................... Vice President Saralee McClelland Kunde .......................................................................................Treasurer Doug Beretta Ralph Bettinelli Ed Clites Lisa Carreño

Cindy Crane Heidi Darling David Lewers Tom Nunes

Annette O' Kelley Mike Runyan John Serres Tony Withington

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Julie Kimelman Robert DuPret Paul Valente Don Moreda Jack Dei Dr. Fred Groverman Robert Reinking John F. DeMeo Joan Perry Ryan

Joe Johnson Robert Maes Donna Freeman Jim Lynch Penny Tibbits Patrick Emery Manuel Gonsalves Bob Matteri Gerald Marino

Darlene Moreda Pat Alexander Jim Moore Deborah Stirling Cam Perry Shari DeGraffenreid Johanna Vanoni Gerald Villarreal Leslie Perry

SONOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Efren Carrillo Mike Kerns

Valerie Brown

Paul Kelley Shirlee Zane

STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS

Arnold Schwarzenegger ........................................................................................... Governor John Garamendi ..................................................................................... Lieutenant Governor A.G. Kawamura .......................................................... Secretary, Dept. of Food & Agriculture Mike Treacy ........................................... Director, Div. of Fairs & Expos., Dept of Food & Ag. Senate: .............................................................................................. Mark Leno, Pat Wiggins Assembly: ................................................... Wesley Chesbro, Jared Huffman, Noreen Evans

SONOMA COUNTY FAIR STAFF Tawny Tesconi .......................................................................................................... Manager Sheila Quince .........................................................................Premium & Exhibit Coordinator Tina Thomas...................................................... Exhibits Assistant/Livestock Office Manager Jane Engdahl................................................................................Special Events Coordinator Larry McClure ..................................................................Building & Grounds Superintendent Robert Garcia ................................................................................Interim Events Coordinator

P.O. Box 1536, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

Shipping: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., 95404 Phone: Main Office (707) 545-4200

Entry Office (707) 545-4203 www.sonomacountyfair.com

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Board of Directors Welcome to the 2010 Sonoma County Fair. If you are looking for an "escape" this year, one that can provide excitement, food, entertainment and a multitude of information regarding our agricultural friends, then this is the place to be: the "Grape Escape". Our Flower show will showcase the 12 appellations of our Sonoma Wine Country. Activities for the young and old alike are in abundance: join the parade, milk Sweet Lil and cheer on the "Splash Dogs". Agriculture is featured throughout the fair: watch

the 4-H and FFA kids showing their prize animals, check out the bidding at the Livestock Auctions, enjoy the PRCA Rodeo, Farmer’s Day and take a wagon ride provided by the North Bay Mule and Draft Horse Club.

The fair would not be complete with out great entertainment, the diversity of Mexican Village and of course, Wine Country Racing featuring our Turf track. Our CEO and staff have been hard at work preparing what will be a memorable experience. You heard it here on the Sonoma County Grapevine, join us and enjoy what we hope is the "Grape Escape".

Bev Palm, President Sonoma County Fair Board of Directors

RALPH BETTINELLI Agriculture

Building/Grounds/Concessions Racing

ED CLITES Budget & Finance

Building/Grounds/Concessions Racing

Executive/Personnel

DOUG BERETTA Agriculture

Budget & Finance Building/Grounds/Concessions

Executive/Personnel

LISA CARREÑO Publicity/Attractions/Admissions

Flower Show Racing

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SARALEE MCCLELLAND KUNDE Budget & Finance - Chair.

Agriculture Publicity/Attractions/Admissions

Executive/Personnel

DAVE LEWERS Publicity/Attractions/Admissions

Agriculture Flower Show

TOM NUNES Publicity/Attractions/Admissions-

Chair Building/Grounds/Concessions

Racing

ROSS LISCUM Building/Grounds/Concessions- Chair

Budget & Finance Racing

Executive/Personnel

HEIDI DARLING Publicity/Attractions/Admissions

Budget & Finance Flower Show

CINDY CRANE Budget & Finance

Flower Show Racing

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ANNETTE O’KELLEY Agriculture – Chair.

Flower Show Publicity/Attractions/Admissions

Executive/Personnel

JOHN SERRES Building /Grounds/Concessions

Agriculture

TONY WITHINGTON Racing – Chair.

Budget & Finance Building /Grounds/Concessions

MISSION STATEMENT To promote and protect agricultural and social values, to enrich educational, cultural and recreational well being, and to contribute to the economic development of our service area by utilizing our fairgrounds for attractive and financially responsible programs and events on a year-round basis. *Promoting agricultural values will stimulate an appreciation for the complexity of agriculture, its impact on the health and well-being of the public, and the need to maintain a viable food system. *Agricultural values include the raising of livestock and crops by young people, which promotes the value of hard work and the love of animals and the soil. *By promoting social values we mean to provide an environment for families to interact with each other as they participate and compete in fair programs and events and the positive aspect of competition. *Education is promoted by providing a showcase for displays, demonstrations, judging and contests. *Cultural well being is an awareness of the current and historical significance that make up the tradition and custom of the people in our service area. *By providing a recreation facility we create the opportunity for people to participate in play, diversion and relaxation. *Economic development is an opportunity for showcasing business enterprises; an arena for people to spend money for goods and services in Sonoma County and an opportunity for the Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Inc. to spend its dollars in a cost effective way.

Adopted June, 1985

MIKE RUNYAN Flower Show – Chair.

Agriculture Publicity/Attractions/Admissions

Executive/Personnel

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FOUNDING FATHERS In 1936 Joseph T. Grace, Emil Kraft, V.G. Garrett, and Ernest L. Finley were the primary people active in forming the Sonoma County Fair Association with the assistance of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce. These four men are now known as the Founding Fathers of the Sonoma County Fair.

JOSEPH T. GRACE Past President

Joseph T. Grace had a large farming interest in Sonoma County, growing hops, prunes, pears, grapes, and sheep. His Grace Brothers Brewery was a downtown landmark. He served many years on the Fair Board, including a term as Board President.

ERNEST L. FINLEY Past Vice President

Ernest L. Finley, former publisher of the Press Democrat, was an active member of the Fair Board of Directors and served as Vice President of the board. Besides publishing the county's newspaper, Finley owned a herd of Jersey cattle having one of the best production records in the county.

EMIL KRAFT First Secretary-Manager

Emil Kraft, owner of Kraft Auto Parts, served as the first secretary-manager of the Sonoma County Fair. He had a strong interest in the fairgrounds and was responsible for planting many of the trees shading the fairgrounds today. He was often seen on the fairgrounds riding his horse "Chief."

V. G. GARRETT Past Vice President

V.G. Garrett operated the White House stores in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Vallejo He served on the Fair Board of Directors, serving a term as Vice President. He was also involved in sports, playing football on the Bone Crushers of Santa Rosa as well as playing Rugby.

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__________________________________________________________ THE EVOLUTION OF THE SONOMA COUNTY FAIR

The first recorded fair in Sonoma County's history was a single-day event held in front of the county courthouse in Santa Rosa in October, 1855. An article in the Sonoma County Journal of that year described various stallions and a large Durham bull from Vallejo Township, and listed the winners of $74.50 in premiums: for best stallion, $10, to best specimen of saddlery, $2.50. "After the crowd had gazed their full at the animals in a state of repose, they were enlivened by a display of the locomotive powers of the horses." "The proceedings of the day were brought to a brilliant and harmonious close by a ball at the Masonic Hall." The first fairs were organized by the "Sonoma County Agricultural Society." By 1859 it was decided to enlarge the Fair, and the "Sonoma County Agriculture and Mechanics Society," which sponsored an annual fair from 1859 through 1864, was formed. These fairs were held in Healdsburg, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and Sonoma. The fair was a big success, and organizers decided to continue the expansion. To involve more north bay counties, the 1863 fair was held in Napa by the newly-formed San Pablo District Agricultural Society comprised of Marin, Mendocino, Solano, Napa, and Sonoma counties. The experiment was not a success, and there was no fair for the next three years. With reorganization in 1867, introducing the "Sonoma and Marin District Agricultural Society," the fair was held successfully in Petaluma for the next 20 years. In 1880, the Fair boasted attendance by President Rutherford Hayes, General William Sherman, Secretary of War Alexander Ramsey, and Governor George Perkins. In 1879, the Sonoma County Agricultural Park Assn acquired a 90-acre portion of the present Sonoma County fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. This group assessed a levy on its members to fund the construction of a one-mile track. With hard times hitting all county fairs in the 1890's, the Santa Rosa fairgrounds was sold to private owners. From 1909 to 1933 wagering on racing was illegal. In 1933 California legalized pari-mutuel betting at horse races with the small percentage of the take set aside to aid the educational, agricultural, and livestock aspects of fairs. This revived the fair circuit and provided a solid financial base for all California Fairs. In 1936 Joseph T. Grace, Emil Kraft, V.G. Garrett, Ernest L. Finley and others worked with the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce to form the "Sonoma County Fair Association." This had been operated sporadically for horse and automobile racing for many years. New horse barns, sheep and cattle barns, and a grandstand were built. The 1936 fair opened on October 8 and ran for five days. Attendance of 70,000 people supported a pari-mutuel handle of $20,100. In addition to the horses on display, fairgoers viewed livestock valued at more than $100,000. Since 1936 Sonoma County Fair has been presented yearly, with two exceptions. In 1942, the Army used the grounds for training, and so was restricted territory. Ordnance filled many outlying stables and buildings. The National Guard was housed in Grace Pavilion. But the racing board gave permission for a 10-day extension of racing and small fair for the benefit of the USO. There were no fairs during war years 1943 and 1944. In 1962 the Fair added the huge flower show which was to become a major feature. The Mexican Village, with its facade of an early California mission, was built in 1976. The Sonoma County Fair has grown in size over the years. Besides the Fair, the grounds are used daily for recreational, social, agricultural, or commercial activities.

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LOCAL RULES AND REGULATIONS Single Admissions to the Grounds

13 Years & over - $9.00 7-12 Years -$3.00 Free Racing Gates 6 & Under - Free

NOTE TO EXHIBITORS: All rules contained in "2010 State Rules for California Fairs” as prescribed by the Division of Fairs & Expositions apply to this fair. A copy may be obtained at the Entry Office or from the Division of Fairs & Expositions (send a stamped, self addressed envelope, 1010 Hurley Way #200, Sacramento, CA 95825) or download them from their website: www.cdfa.ca.gov/fe. Adult non-livestock entries in this Guidebook limited to Sonoma County residents. Adult Livestock classes limited to United States residents, except where specified. All Junior breeding livestock classes in the Guidebook are open to junior breeding livestock project members in the following counties Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Solano and Humboldt with the following stipulation: Residents of Sonoma and Marin counties will have first priority for exhibit, after that, entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until entries are full (all barn space is filled) for that species. Notification of acceptance will be made after close of entries. All exhibitors must abide by Sonoma County Fair rules and regulations. 1. GENERAL a) Please read all rules and regulations carefully, important changes have been made.

Cash awards may be withheld if printed rules are not carefully complied with. b) The Fair will pay cash awards only on those classes specified in the Exhibitor's

Guidebook and only the judge's books will be the basis for cash award payments. Due to the possibility of an error in transferring information to the tag, ribbons and exhibit tags are not accepted.

c) Checks are to be made payable to the Sonoma County Fair and entry forms, and entry fees are to be mailed to:

Sonoma County Fair Entry Office

P. O. Box 1536 Santa Rosa, California 95402

1. Entry Office-.........................................................................................707-545-4203 2. Administration Office-.........................................................................707-545-4200 3. FAX- ......................................................................................................707-573-9342 4. Division of Fairs & Expo. ....................................................................916-263-2948

d) This Fair does not carry liability insurance covering exhibitors and/or their exhibits. Liability insurance is the responsibility and the discretion of the exhibitor. Therefore, it is suggested that exhibitors themselves consider taking out a liability policy covering themselves and their exhibit.

e) Every precaution will be taken to insure the safety of all exhibits, but the management assumes no responsibility for loss, theft or damage which may occur, from any cause, and upon this condition only, are entries accepted. Any insurance desired on any entry must be carried by the exhibitor.

f) No dogs (except service dogs) will be allowed anywhere on the fairgrounds.

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2. AGE & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Adult (Open) Department The (Open) Adult Department is open to exhibitors of any age. Non Livestock exhibitors are limited to residents of Sonoma County. See specific sections for resident requirements. Junior Department a) FFA: members may participate as members until the end of the calendar year

following the year of graduation from high school. (exception: Market Animals). b) 4-H:

PRIMARY 4-H MEMBERS: Must be 5 years old as of January 1, 2010. PRIMARY 4-H MEMBERS are not eligible to show large livestock at this fair; Primary members are allowed to show breeding rabbits, cavies and poultry. Primary Members may not exhibit market animals. JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR 4-H MEMBERS: Must be 9 years old by January 1, 2010. Senior 4-H members may exhibit until the end of the calendar year in which they reach age 19 (exception: Market Animals).

Please note the following 4-H restrictions: • 4-H members showing large livestock must be at least 9 years old and be

enrolled in the 4-H project by February 1, 2010. (Sonoma County 4-H council policy)

• Non-livestock departments (except where specified) are open to 4-H youth 5 years through 19 years old.

• Market classes will be limited to those students, 9 years and up, who were enrolled in elementary or high school during the 2010 school year.

c) GRANGE: members may be eligible to exhibit as members if they are at least 5 years of age as of January 1, 2010, until the end of the calendar year in which member reaches age 19. (exception: Market Animals).Grange members will show in age appropriate 4-H class.

d) INDEPENDENT JUNIOR: exhibitors may enter any junior class, unless specified 4-H or FFA, under the following conditions: • for all non-livestock departments (except where specified), exhibitor must be at

least 5 years of age as of January 1, 2010. • for breeding rabbit, cavy and poultry projects exhibitor must be 5 years old as of

January 1, 2010. • for all large livestock departments, exhibitor must be at least 9 years of age as of

January 1, 2010. In horse department, the exhibitor's age is determined as of December 1, 2009.

• may exhibit until the end of the calendar year in which they reach age 19 (exception: Market Animals).

• Must provide proof of age • Will show in the age appropriate 4-H class. • SPECIAL JUNIOR: In the large livestock department, exhibitor must be at least 8

years as of January 1, 2010 and not eligible to show in 4-H or as an INDEPENDENT JUNIOR and can not show in the open department. Proof of age required (birth or baptismal certificate, etc.) with entry form. Please see page 261 for complete rules)

Large Livestock includes all large animals as well as dogs and pygmy goats. e) MARKET: All 4-H, FFA & Independent Junior exhibitors in the market classes are

limited to those students who are enrolled in elementary or high school during the 2010 school year.

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3. ENTRIES: a) ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING MAY 3, 2010, 8:00 a.m.

ENTRIES FOR MOST DEPARTMENTS CLOSE JUNE 4, 5:00 p.m. b) ENTRY FEES will be charged in departments, where specified. Unless otherwise

stated, entry fees must accompany entry forms when filed. c) No late entries will be accepted. No post entries will be accepted. A postmark of

the day entries close is acceptable. If entry fees (money) are not included with forms by closing date of entries, a $5.00 penalty will be charged.

d) BACKUP WITHHOLDING. The Fair is required by the Internal Revenue Service to generally withhold 30% of all premium payments if an exhibitor fails to furnish the Fair with his/her correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) by the conclusion of the fair. Furthermore, the IRS notifies the Fair each year of incorrect TINs reported in the prior year. Exhibitors reported to the Fair by the IRS to have incorrect TINs will be subject to backup withholding immediately until the correct TINs are provided.

e) REFUNDS of any kind will be granted only upon approval of the Board of Directors. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Fair. Refunds will be made only because of sickness, accident, or death, cancellation of a class, or lack of exhibit space. No refunds will be considered under the amount of $5.00, and there will be a $20.00 service charge.

f) ENTRIES must be made on forms published by the Fair and can be obtained from the Entry Office in writing or in person from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday or download on-line. Entries must remain on exhibit for the full duration of the fair as specified per division. (Any exceptions must be approved by management.)

g) A complete exhibit eligible in more than one division and/or class will be entered and judged only in the division and/or class for which it best qualifies. Any exhibit not properly entered may be transferred to its proper class by fair management, whose decision may be changed only by the judge.

h) Fair management may, at their discretion, transfer entries to their proper classes, if the entry has been made in error. However, the Fair will not be liable for entries made in error and will not reopen judging to accommodate such entries.

i) NON-LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS must have been made, collected, grown, or prepared solely by the exhibitor and completed within one year of the opening date of the fair, unless specified different. Items must be clean and pressed. Soiled articles will not be accepted.

j) NON-LIVESTOCK JUDGING is conducted prior to the Fair’s opening and is off limits to spectators.

k) CONDUCT: Management reserves the right to cancel entries and cash awards and request the removal of exhibits from the grounds where exhibitors are disorderly, immoral, unethical and/or endangering or disturbing the public, staff and/or other exhibitors.

l) ENTRY FORMS must have the signature of the exhibitor, if entering in the Adult Divisions, or by the leader, ag instructor, parent-guardian if entering in Junior Divisions before they will be accepted by entry office.

m) RECEIPTS should be kept with exhibitor in the event proof of entry is required. Receipt of entry forms received in the mail will not be acknowledged; it is recommended the cancelled check be used as proof of entry.

n) JUDGING SYSTEM: There are 2 forms of judging that take place. Please be sure to check the judging system being applied to the exhibit(s) you are entering. American - To rank exhibits against one another and award one first placing, one second placing, etc. Primarily used in animal judging, and in the Adult non-livestock departments. Danish - To compare each exhibit on its own merit against the scorecard or recognized standard and award as many first placings, etc. as merited. Primarily used in Junior non-livestock departments.

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4. CASH AWARDS: a) ALL CHECKS will be issued as soon as they are prepared. b) ALL CHECKS must be cashed within 6 months after close of the Fair. c) Checks will be issued payable under the name filled out on the entry form. d) Fair will re-issue checks for a $20 service charge. e) Premium ribbons, tags, or cards have no value as to payment. Only the official placing

on the judging sheet constitutes the final placement.

5. EXHIBITORS MEETINGS: The Sonoma County Fair endeavors to put together a quality county fair. This is not possible without the help and cooperation of our Exhibitors. Therefore we appreciate your comments and invite you to have input into what is developed. Check specific departments in guidebook for times.

6. SUBSTITUTIONS: STATE RULE II.5 – Substitutions can only be made within a section. Substitutions must be made when the exhibit arrives at the fairgrounds, or for livestock, when registration certificates are checked. In the livestock department a minimum $5.00 penalty must be paid prior to judging for each substitution made by the exhibitor in excess of 2 in the section.

7. LIVESTOCK FITTING AND SHOWING: • All persons showing in the Adult Department Livestock Classes must wear clean attire

and be appropriately dressed. • All junior exhibitors must wear the uniform of their organization. See Junior Livestock

Department Show Dress for specific guidelines. • All junior exhibitors must sign an Exhibitors Code of Excellence and have it on file to

exhibit livestock.

NOTE: Animal exhibitor insurance is available per family for unlimited entries through CFSA (applications are available in the Entry Office. The cost of the insurance is $18 for small animals and $35 for large animals. If a family or exhibitor has a mix of large and small animals, they only need to pay the large animal premium of $35. Sonoma County Fair recommends that the animal exhibitor insurance be purchased.

8. LIVESTOCK - GENERAL a) OPEN LIVESTOCK ELIGIBILITY POLICY (adopted 2009): In order for a breed to be

considered for its own section within a specie, local participation from Sonoma County is required.

b) An animal entered and shown in the Senior Department is not eligible to be entered and shown in the Junior Department, and vice-versa, unless it allows participation in a sponsored featured breed show.

c) ALL REGISTERED ANIMALS (except horses, or market and feeder animals) must be identified by a permanent identification as required by the breed association, on the animal and recorded on the entry form, prior to entering the fairgrounds. To qualify for entry and judging, the following information must be provided on entry form by the closing date of entry: • Identification of each animal at least by dam, birthdate and ear tag, notching, or

tattoo photo or drawing; or by the registration number. • Registration number of the sire for get of sire entries. • Registration number of the dam for produce of dam entries. If above information

is completed after close of entry, a $5 penalty fee per entry will be required by the fair prior to judging to qualify for judging.

d) ALL POULTRY AND RABBITS must be identified by a legband/tattoo prior to entering the fairgrounds.

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e) OWNERSHIP – Junior Livestock projects must be owned by and under the exhibitor’s management as specified below. The official ownership date is the date shown on the receipt of sale unless the animal was bred by the exhibitor.

• Market Animals: beef - 120 consecutive days; and 60 consecutive days for swine, sheep, and goats.

• Breeding/feeder animals: 30 consecutive days • All small market animals (rabbits & poultry): 30 consecutive days. • All horses: leased or owned 120 consecutive days. • Junior livestock and horse projects must be owned (or leased for horses) by

and under the exhibitor’s care and management, as per State Rules “Livestock and Horse Exhibits – Ownership”.

All market animals are required to have their DNA collected. The collection is the responsibility of the exhibitor and their parent or leader. Information is available in the Entry Office regarding the collection process and deadlines. No late samples will be taken, no exceptions. Failure to submit samples by the deadline will result in the entry/animal being disqualified from the show.

No junior exhibitor may exhibit a market animal which has been sold as a market animal through a fair junior livestock auction whether or not there was an actual change of ownership.

Livestock shown in showmanship must be owned (or leased for horses) by the exhibitor and shown in an appropriate market, breeding, or performance class.

Exhibitor must own grade animals, including replacement heifers, at least 30 days prior to opening day of the Fair. Animals must be identified by permanent marking (tattoo, brand, or eartag) on the animal and recorded on the entry form prior to entering fairgrounds.

f) REGISTRATION PAPERS should be checked before Fair time to avoid confusion and save time. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to insure that all appropriate paperwork is checked by fair personnel prior to showing animals. Papers must be checked before show starts. If not, animals will not be allowed to be shown in their appropriate class. Fair management reserves the right to re-inspect registration/ownership papers upon request. Failure to provide any necessary paperwork in a timely manner will result in disqualification. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to keep all necessary papers in their possession while animals are on exhibit.

g) ARRIVAL. Upon arrival report to the Livestock Office for instructions and assignment of stalls or pens. Once assigned, no change will be permitted.

h) STALLS & BEDDING. Fair will not provide first bedding. No shavings allowed except market lambs and goats. No other bedding permitted other than straw (or shavings market lambs/goats only).

Stall requests will be taken but Fair reserves the right to assign actual livestock location in the barns.

i) When all pens and stalls in the livestock area and cages in the Poultry Building are filled, no more entries will be accepted.

j) Any animals that do not meet the requirements of the section or rules of the Fair will not be allowed to be shown in their appropriate class. Ineligible and sifted livestock may be shown in their appropriate showmanship classes only, with the exception of vet sifts.

k) Muzzling of any animal is prohibited. 9. LIVESTOCK – TACK RELEASES: On release day, each exhibitor must have a livestock/tack release BEFORE their vehicle will be allowed to enter the fairgrounds. Please check the release time and arrange for the driver to have this necessary paperwork. We need to enforce this control system, and it works well when you remember to get the release in advance!

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10. LIVESTOCK - HEALTH INSPECTION: A licensed veterinarian will inspect all livestock during & after arrival time. The attending veterinarian will be in charge of enforcement of livestock health regulations and requirements as set forth in this Exhibitor's Guidebook of the Sonoma County Fair and the State rules. He shall have the authority to recommend necessary methods for preventing the transmission of any suspected contagious condition, such as treatment, isolation, or removal from the Fairgrounds. No animal shall be admitted or remain on the grounds that shows any evidence of any communicable disease, or found to be in unsafe or unsightly condition.

A health check will be conducted for each specie of livestock entered. It will be the responsibility of a licensed veterinarian to check all animals on exhibit at

the Fair for obvious health problems. This includes any health certificates, signs of communicable disease, external parasites, unsightly disease conditions, and any wounds, open or closed, that may be contagious. The veterinarian shall have the right to enter any pen or tie area to inspect an animal.

a) Specific health conditions that may warrant dismissal are: Active ringworm (lesions are considered active until skin is normal) warts, soremouth, scours or dysentery, pinkeye, lice, mites, footrot, hairy foot wart, pneumonia, & abscesses which are balding, showing hair separation, open, draining or still scabbed. Animals having surgical sites resulting from abscess removal are unacceptable if they have sutures, scabs, or are draining. In addition, any animal found to be in an unsafe or unsightly condition (i.e. prolapse), are in distress or are injured will be dismissed from the grounds.

b) All the above conditions shall be evaluated and determinations made by the attending veterinarian.

c) The Veterinarian’s decision shall be final. d) The owner will be issued a release and shall be responsible to remove any animal

dismissed by the veterinarian from the fairgrounds as soon as possible. In addition, owner is responsible for the expense of any follow-up tests, supplies or treatment.

e) No area will be available on the fairgrounds to house dismissed animals. f) If an animal is dismissed from the fairgrounds, the exhibitor will be entitled to a refund

of the entry fee. g) Each health check will take place during the arrival times as listed in the guidebook.

Since arrival times vary in length from specie to specie, a veterinarian shall be on hand to check animals during unloading. In the event animals arrive in the early morning or late evening, they will be checked after they have been stalled. Exhibitor will be charged a $50.00 fee for a vet check if animal(s) arrival is not within the time period listed in the guidebook. *Permission to arrive early must be granted by the livestock office.

h) All exhibitors must cooperate with the attending veterinarian during inspection, and will be required to sign a form stating that their animals are healthy, and to the best of their knowledge, free from infectious disease.

i) At any point while an animal is on exhibit at the fair, if that animal contracts an ailment or shows signs of disease, it will be re-evaluated by the attending veterinarian and appropriate action will be taken. This may include dismissal from the fair.

j) Exhibitors should report any suspected contagious condition observed on any animal, as well as notify the office of any unethical incidents that occur which are not in the best interest of the animal’s welfare. Forms are available in the Livestock Office.

k) The exhibitor shall notify Livestock Office if a private veterinarian treats any of their animals while on the fairgrounds.

l) The Sonoma County Fair Directors and Staff shall not be held liable for any illness, loss or damage, which may occur to an animal or exhibit while at the fairgrounds. Exhibitors should note that exposure to disease is a risk associated with showing animals at fairs, and only upon this understanding are entries accepted.

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m) If an animal is not present during the vet check, that animal will be scratched from the show.

n) If there is any questions as to an animal’s condition, it is advisable to leave it home, or consult your own veterinarian.

o) All sheep and goats entering Sonoma county Fair require individual identification. All official identification will be kept on the animals. The official identification may be official USDA individual identification eartags, premises eartags, Scrapie Flock Certification Program eartags, registration tattoos if accompanied by registration papers, or other methods approved by the CDFA.

Sheep Scrapie Certification program: Please refer to Animal Health rule X, sheep & goat rules #1-9 in the 2010 State Rules for new information & requirements. p) Please reference California State Rules for TB testing requirements or call the Entry

Office for this years requirements. Any paper work required will be collected on arrival. The Vet is not responsible for treating exhibitor's livestock while on fairgrounds. REMEMBER: Animals that do not pass the vet check will be scratched and sent home, no substitutions may be used. 11. TRAILERS & CAMPERS: a) Applications for RV trailer spaces may be obtained from the Fair Administration Office.

The Entry/Exhibits Department does not manage the trailer park. 12. GOLF CARTS: a) Any motorized vehicles (golf carts, etc.) must be approved and registered through the

administration office and receive a permit. b) Permit fee for approved applications is $100.00. c) Information on who is eligible is available in the Entry Office. 13. FREE TRAM RIDE: For your convenience, a tram and tractor will run from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. through the livestock area, picking up and letting off at Gate 7. The following rules will be enforced by the tram driver and fair management: a) Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. b) No standing on the tram. c) Only youngsters will be permitted to sit on an adult's lap. d) No wheelchairs or strollers will be permitted on the tram. e) Loading and unloading of passengers are to be when the tram is at a full stop. f) Management has the right to forfeit riding privilege. 14. VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS: a) Exhibitors and parents with passes and car stickers for the Livestock Department will

enter and leave grounds through the Livestock Gate, Gate 7 on Aston Ave. This Gate may be used to drive on the grounds for feed deliveries, etc. from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for those with proper credentials. Pedestrian traffic will be restricted, no re-entry privileges after 9:00 p.m. each day. Any violators of credential rules will be towed away at their expense. Vehicles with these passes should not be left unattended.

15. LIVESTOCK RELEASES: a) Prior to the departure time, releases will be issued by the livestock office and MUST be

presented at Gate 7 before vehicles will be allowed to enter to load tack or livestock. b) New: Exhibitors will be assigned their release time at the exhibitor meeting, Release

slips will be time stamped and routes will be posted for entrance and exit. c) Departure time will be assigned based on the distance exhibitor resides from the

fairgrounds and the number of animals that are on exhibit.

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16. PASSES – NOTE: Passes will not be issued until entries close • Adult Department Non-Livestock Exhibitors 1 Single Day Outside admission per exhibitor • Junior Department Non-Livestock Exhibitors 1 Single Day Outside admission per exhibitor • Adult Poultry and Rabbit Exhibitors 1 wristband and 1 car hanger • Adult Livestock Exhibitors - $5.00 service charge per exhibitor – Must be

included with entry forms & fees Entry Supervisor will issue wristbands and parking stickers as follows: Adult Division Dairy and Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, and Dairy Goats upon arrival 1 - 10 animals 2 wristbands, 2 car hangers 11 - 15 animals 3 wristbands, 3 car hangers 16 - 20 animals 4 wristbands, 4 car hangers

21 or more animals 5 wristbands, 5 car hangers • Junior Livestock Exhibitors - $5.00 service charge per exhibitor Must be

included with entry forms & fees Dairy & Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Dairy Goats, Horse, Poultry, Cavies, Rabbits

1 wristband per exhibitor Dogs, Pygmy Goats 1 single day outside admission per exhibitor Any lost passes or wristbands that are replaced must be accompanied by a $20.00 fee. No broken wristbands will be replaced unless the wristband is returned to the office. NOTE: Car/parking passes will be issued on a per family basis rather than per exhibitor. • Wool Exhibitors 1 single day outside admission per exhibitor • 4-H Leaders and FFA Advisors - $5.00 service charge per leader/advisor

4-H leaders and FFA Advisors with members exhibiting Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy Goat, Pygmy Goat, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit and Cavy: 1 season wristband and 1 car hanger per project per club

• Industrial Education Teachers with students exhibiting in the Industrial Ed Department are eligible for a single day outside admission. It may be picked up in person at the office, or mailed if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is submitted.

• Season Exhibitor Credentials may be sold at the reduced price of $30.00 for 2-weeks and $20.00 for 1-week to the following people. No more than two (2) reduced price credentials per family exhibiting will be sold. These people will also receive one parking hanger.

Family members of exhibitors showing in livestock classes Employees of exhibitors showing in livestock classes

• Exhibitors who are eligible to show in both the Open and Junior departments will not receive duplicate passes.

In order to secure a list of eligible leaders, the Fair requires that each club submit a list of livestock project leaders (1 per project only) by June 4th. Fair will then issue 1 wristband to eligible project leaders only. All others must purchase a 1 or 2 week season pass booklet. INCIDENT/SUGGESTION/COMPLAINT FORMS: Will be available in the Entry Office or in the Livestock Office for anyone wishing to record a problem or suggestion during the Fair regarding the livestock or exhibits program.

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OUTSTANDING NORTH BAY RANCHER J.W. Jamison Perpetual Trophy

2010 Recipient: Mickelson Family, Santa Rosa The J. W. Jamison Perpetual Trophy, sponsored by the Sonoma County Fair, will be presented to the Outstanding Person in Agriculture in the North Bay. This perpetual trophy is presented annually on Farmer's Day at the Sonoma County Fair at Chris Beck Arena. Selection is made by a committee based on the following criteria: The person shall be a North Bay resident. The person shall be involved in production of Beef, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, or Rabbits.

Ranchers Jim and Marcia Mickelson of Sonoma Mountain Herefords are pillars of Sonoma County agriculture, leading the way in cattle breeding and agricultural leadership while being staunch supporters of the Sonoma County Fair.

The Mickelsons, along with their children Bobby and Jamie, are upholding a cattle ranching tradition that spans generations in Sonoma County. The members of this close-knit family are focused on producing the best Herefords in California while keeping the classic white-faced cattle part of Sonoma County’s agricultural landscape and heritage. The Mickelsons are familiar faces at fairs and agriculture events. They are the first to volunteer their cattle for Ag Days to educate city kids about farming. The Mickelsons have 150 registered Hereford cows and an additional 50 crossbred cows, used as recipient females in their embryo transfer program. With calves, replacement heifers and young bulls, the Mickelsons have more than 300 head of cattle on their owned and leased ranches spread throughout Sonoma County.

The Mickelsons have earned statewide recognition for their ambitious cattle breeding program. They consistently top the show at the annual Red Bluff Bull Sale. In 2007, the Mickelsons were named the California Beef Cattle Improvement Association’s “Seedstock Producer of the Year,” which recognizes breeders who use objective measurements for evaluating beef cattle for genetic selection.

Jim and Marcia Mickelson both have careers in different areas and in different parts of the county. Jim is the managing partner of Jerry and Don’s Yeager Pump & Well in Petaluma. Marcia handles public relations at her family’s Kunde Estate Winery in Kenwood. Both are involved in community and agricultural organizations.

The Mickelsons’ dedication to livestock ranching and their support of farm youth and agriculture education have earned them the admiration of the Sonoma County agricultural community. Now the Sonoma County Fair takes great pride in naming The Mickelson Family the recipients of the Outstanding North Bay Rancher award for 2010.

PREVIOUS WINNERS 1998 Craig Jacobsen, Petaluma, sheep 1999 Jube Begley, Santa Rosa, swine 2000 Kathy Denner Reese, S.R., cattle 2001 Terry Lindley, Healdsburg, cattle 2002 Jim Porter, Petaluma, cattle & sheep 2003 Martin Albini, Valley Ford, sheep

2004 Jim Reichardt, Petaluma, poultry 2005 Audrey Wheeler, Petaluma, swine 2006 Chris Cornett, Tomales, sheep 2007 Martin Pozzi, Vly Ford, sheep & cattle 2008 Rex & Kerry Williams, Seb., sheep 2009 Arnold Riebli, Sonoma, Poultry

SCORECARD Overall Agricultural Program ...............................................................................................................30% Operation and Management of the Program .......................................................................................25% Ag Related Enterprise .........................................................................................................................20% Leadership Activities ..........................................................................................................................15% Community Activities ...........................................................................................................................10% TOTAL .....................................................................................................100%

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OUTSTANDING DAIRY OF THE YEAR THE EDWARD J. MADDALENA MEMORIAL TROPHY 2010 Recipient: Jones Dairy, Santa Rosa

In memory of Edward J. Maddalena, the Sonoma County Fair and local Dairymen present a walnut carved trophy to the "Dairy of the Year in the North Bay”. This trophy is presented annually on Farmer's Day at the Sonoma County Fair.

Jeff and Kim Jones own and operate the Jones Family Dairy, which includes two

leased ranches where they milk 350 cows. Their home ranch off Grange Road in Santa Rosa is the last working dairy farm in Bennett Valley, an agricultural region once home to a dozen or more dairies. Today most of the old dairies in Bennett Valley have been converted to vineyards.

Jeff and Kim lease the former Guenza Dairy ranch. They take pride in that they are upholding Bennett Valley’s dairy farming tradition on a ranch where they are raising three daughters who promise to be the next generation of Sonoma County dairy farmers. The Jones’ daughters are Jessie, 16, Connie, 13, and Jackie, 9, active in 4-H and FFA and dairy cattle exhibitors at the Sonoma County Fair.

The Jones girls come by their cow sense naturally. Their mother Kim Jones, the daughter of Petaluma dairy farmers, Ralph Bettinelli and the late Connie Bettinelli, grew up milking cows, feeding calves and showing dairy cattle. Dairy farming is in Kim’s blood and it is in her daughters’ too.

“Dairy ranching is all I really ever wanted to do and still want to do,” said Kim “I love ranch life and being around cows. “

Jeff Jones grew up working in agriculture but didn’t come from a dairy background. Kim taught him everything she knew and today they work as partners, sharing the work on the two dairies they operate. The Jones’ second dairy is on Davis Lane in Penngrove. Their milk is marketed through Dairy Farmers of America.

In addition to dairy ranching and raising three daughters, Jeff and Kim Jones also show dairy cattle at the Sonoma County Fair. Kim said the fair is her other passion and it wouldn’t be summer without spending time in the dairy cattle barn and Jamison Judging Ring at the Sonoma County Fair.

Jeff and Kim Jones’ management practices and commitment to dairy farming have earned them the respect of the Sonoma-Marin agricultural community. The Sonoma County Fair takes great pride in naming the Jones Family Dairy as the 2010 Outstanding Dairy of the Year in the North Bay.

DAIRY OF THE YEAR-Previous Winners

1998 Bob & Doug Beretta Dairy, Santa Rosa 1999 Ken Mazzetta Dairy, Petaluma 2000 Jim Riebli Dairy, Petaluma 2001 Johnson-Neles Dairy, Sonoma 2002 Hansen Dairy, Santa Rosa 2003 Perucchi Dairy, Bodega

2004 McClelland’s Dairy, Petaluma 2005 Valley View Dairy, Petaluma 2006 Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. 2007 McClure Dairy, Inverness 2008 Jim & Sue McIssac Dairy, Novato 2009 Kehoe Dairy, Inverness

OUTSTANDING DAIRY OF THE YEAR SCORE CARD

RANCH APPEARANCE ......................................................................................................................35% An efficient, attractive, operating dairy HERD MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................35% Production records, health program, breeding programs, herd environment, etc. LEADERSHIP IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY................................................................30% Local, State and National

TOTAL ....................................................................100%

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AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY

2010 Recipient: Ron & Ginger DeGrange, Santa Rosa The Award of Excellence in the Horse Industry was established in 2007 to showcase individuals who work to promote the horse industry in Sonoma County through contribution to the industry, operation and community involvement. A perpetual trophy designed and sculpted by Keith Christie, was donated by the Sonoma County Trail Blazers and is presented by the Sonoma County Fair.

Ron and Ginger DeGrange of Cloverleaf Ranch have been involved in the horse industry for decades, taking a prominent role in developing generations of horse enthusiasts who continue Sonoma County’s equine tradition.

The DeGranges, respected teachers and mentors, developed outstanding equine programs for youth at their Cloverleaf Ranch, a classic summer camp and training stable on Old Redwood Highway in Santa Rosa. Many of their students have continued to influence the horse industry in horse racing and as trainers of cutting, working cow horses, pleasure, reining and trail horses.

Ron and Ginger have competed for many decades in horse shows, both locally and nationally. The DeGranges have competed successfully at the Snaffle Bit Futurity, cutting, working cow horse and reining shows. They also have won competition at the Cow Palace’s Grand National in cutting and working cow horse.

Ginger qualified several horses to the AQHA world show and finished in the top ten at the North American Limited Open Reining Champions. Ginger has been on the board for the agricultural advisory committee for Santa Rosa Junior College and Santa Rosa High School. She has also helped 4-H groups with shows, clinics and judging. Ginger created an equine riding program in 1971 at Santa Rosa Junior College. She had more than 10,000 students attend her classes during her nearly four decades at SRJC. When Ginger retired in 2006, she was recognized for "35" years of excellence.”

Now in her mid 60's, Ginger is still competing at national level reining events. For the past 50 years, Ron has started colts for some of the best trainers in the business including "The Master" Greg Ward of California. Ron has competed in NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, and AQHA events. Ron continues to train reiners and help young trainers to learn valuable lessons to pass on to tomorrow's youth.

In 2005 Ron and Ginger’s daughter Shawna DeGrange began running the Cloverleaf Ranch Summer Camp and horse facility, which currently accommodates a wide range of horse activities for children and adults. Ron and Ginger are enjoying their retirement from running the Cloverleaf Ranch Summer Camp and the SRJC program but are still heavily involved in their true passion - horse back riding.

The Sonoma County Fair is proud to honor Ron and Ginger DeGrange with the 2010 Award of Excellence in the Horse Industry.

EXCELLENCE IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY-Previous Winners

2007 Dr. Jack Woolsey, Santa Rosa – Inaugural winner 2008 Henry Trione, Santa Rosa 2009 Johanna Vanoni, Geyserville

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY SCORE CARD

FAIRGROUNDS INVOLVEMENT .........................................................................................................5% COMMUNITY / LEADERSHIP.............................................................................................................15% SCOPE & SIZE OF OPERATION / ACTIVITY.....................................................................................30% CONTRIBUTION TO INDUSTRY........................................................................................................50%

TOTAL ....................................................................100%

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Cash Awards Offered by the Sonoma County Fair -$3,940.00 County, Community and Organization Exhibits

Judges: Sonoma County Ag Commissioner’s Office

ENTRANTS must have been pre-registered with the Entry Office in March. ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday, June 4, 5:00 p.m. JUDGING: Monday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m. RELEASE: Booths are released Monday, August 9, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Building will close at 7:00 p.m.

THEME: “Grape Escape”

2009 Winners:

Bennett Valley Grange, North Bay Wool Growers Auxiliary

1-AWARDS 1. Maintenance Awards of $100.00 to variety booths that maintain fresh products.

Working schedule: Friday, July 23 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 25 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The booth must be completed by building closing on Sunday, July 25.

RULES A. Feature Exhibits (Booths) shall be limited to one entry by or for a county, a community,

organization or noncommercial entry in this department. B. Exhibitors may return Monday, July 26 between the hours 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to check

on exhibit, turn on lights and do minor finishing touches on exhibit before judging begins.

C. Exhibits must be maintained for the duration of the fair. The Garrett Building will be opened from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. for maintenance. Other arrangements must be made with the office. Booth Exhibitors who fail to maintain their exhibits will forfeit any cash awards they may have won. Booths will be checked between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon daily.

D. Booths must provide their own backdrop. No stapling, tacking or nailing into walls will be allowed. Backdrops not to exceed 8 ft high.

E. Identification of booths prior to judging is permitted. F. Variety Feature exhibitors will be allowed car access through gate 2 (Pavilion)

between 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. to maintain exhibits. G. No painting will be permitted on site. Prepare backdrops for installation only.

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American System of Judging Rosettes and Cash Awards Offered

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $425 $415 $400 $375 Rosette

Plus $100.00 Maintenance Award added to premium if exhibit is maintained throughout the fair to the satisfaction of fair management.

SECTION 2-VARIETY FEATURE EXHIBITS (BOOTHS) Variety Feature Exhibits (Booths) will be limited to those which display the advantages

and diversity of the agricultural products grown in the county, community or area represented. The products (minimum of 25, maximum of 75) displayed must have been produced by members of the community or organization within the area represented.

In addition, each exhibit must display at least 25 products commercially packaged or processed in Sonoma County and so stated on the label and available showing the product or by-product of the products in the exhibit. (i.e. apples accompanied by dried apples, apple juice, etc.)

A printed list of the products contained in the booth arranged alphabetically, or separately by classes, must be attached to (or be part of) the exhibit or the percentage of the score earned for variety will not be allowed. ENTRY FEE $25.00 Class 1. 200 square feet exhibit (10’x20’)

SECTION 3-SPECIAL FEATURE EXHIBITS (BOOTH) Special Feature Exhibits (Booths) should display an agricultural product, process

or procedure of the area represented in such a manner as to most attractively inform the public of the value, desirability and interest to the consumer, producer and community to be found in the subject being featured.

American System of Judging Rosettes & Cash Awards Offered

1st 2nd 3rd $300 $275 $250

ENTRY FEE $15.00 1. 200 square feet exhibit (10' X 20')

American System for Judging Rosettes & Cash Awards Offered

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $225 $200 $175 $150 $125

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 2. 100 square feet exhibit (10' X 10')

SCORECORDS FOR JUDGING FEATURE EXHIBITS (BOOTHS) NOTE: Judges shall give preference to booths using natural materials in decorations and backgrounds

VARIETY EXHIBITS QUALITY ...................................... 30% EDUCATIONAL VALUE ............... 20% EXHIBIT THEME .......................... 20% DECORATION AND ARRANGEMENT.......................... 15% LIGHTING .................................... 10% VARIETY ........................................ 5% TOTAL ............................... 100%

SPECIAL EXHIBITS EDUCATIONAL VALUE... ...............30% INGENUITY.....................................30% ATTRACTIVENESS... .....................20% COMPLETENESS...........................15% LIGHTING .........................................5% TOTAL.............................100%