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Hamilton County Fair
2018
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Jenna Woodall 2017 Hamilton County Fair Queen
Please join Jenna as she crowns the 2018 Hamilton County Fair Queen on Thursday, July 26, 2018 following the harness races at the Grandstand. We hope
that you will take time to visit us and enjoy your fairgrounds. “Equines, Bovines and Little Buckaroos!”
Photo Courtesy of David’s Gallery
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101st Year of the Hamilton County Fair
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hamilton County Fair Directors .............................................................................................................. 4 Superintendents of Departments ............................................................................................................ 4 Gate Admission/Parking ........................................................................................................................ 5 Hamilton County Exposition Announcement ............................................................................................ 5 Fair Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 6-10 Central Iowa Showdown ...................................................................................................................... 11 Parade of Champions .......................................................................................................................... 11 Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest Rules ....................................................................................... 12-13 Hamilton County Fair Rules and Regulations ..................................................................................... 14-15 OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT ENTRY INFORMATION ...................................................................... 16-42
Department D – Field & Garden ...........................................................................16-17 Department F – Products of the Kitchen ................................................................18-21 Department G – Hobby Craft ...............................................................................21-23 Department H – Textile .......................................................................................24-27 Department I – The Fine Arts ..............................................................................28-31 Department J – First Flower Show .......................................................................32-36 Department K – Second Flower Show ..................................................................36-40 Department L – Photography ...............................................................................41-42
4-H AND VOAG-FFA DEPARTMENT…………………………………………………………….… ... …. 43 VOAG Instructors................................................................................................... 43 Hamilton County 4-H Council .................................................................................. 43 Hamilton County 4-H Project Leaders ....................................................................... 44 Hamilton County 4-H Clubs .................................................................................…..44
General Rules for all VOAG-FFA and 4-H Exhibitors……………………………....44-45 4-H Building Exhibits General Rules & Class Descriptions……………………………45 Work Schedule ...................................................................................................... 46 Exhibit Building Host Schedule ................................................................................ 46 4-H Judging Schedule ............................................................................................ 46 4-H Club Booth Competition .................................................................................... 46
Pride of Iowa Contest………………………………………..…………………..46-47 Food & Nutrition Challenge Class ........................................................................…..47 Photography Challenge Class ................................................................................. 47 Animal .................................................................................................................. 47 Agriculture and Natural Resources .......................................................................…..47 Creative Arts .....................................................................................................48-49 Family & Consumer Sciences ..............................................................................49-50 Personal Development…………………………………………………………….50 Science, Engineering & Technology……………………………………………....50-51
4-H Horticulture .................................................................................................51-52 JR. LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT-RULES & REGULATIONS ..........................................54-55
DEPARTMENT 10 - SHEEP .......................................................................................….56
Bottle Lamb .......................................................................................................... 57 DEPARTMENT 11 – GOATS…………………………………………………………57-58
Bottle Goat ....................................................................................................... ….58
DEPARTMENT 12 – DAIRY COW……………………………………………………58-59 DEPARTMENT 13 – BEEF ........................................................................................59-60
Bucket/Bottle Calf ..............................................................................................…60
DEPARTMENT 14 – HORSE & PONY .........................................................................60-62 DEPARTMENT 15 – SWINE ......................................................................................…63 DEPARTMENT 16 – SMALL ANIMALS .......................................................................…64
Class G – Rabbits ..............................................................................................64-65 Glass H – Poultry ...............................................................................................65-66
DEPARTMENT 17 – SMALL PETS & PYGMY GOATS ..................................................…66
DEPARTMENT 18 – DOG OBEDIENCE ......................................................................67-68 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE ........................................................................................... 68 LIVESTOCK LOAD OUT PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 69
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WEBSTER CITY, IOWA JULY 24-29, 2018
President………………….Adam Richardson Vice-President…………....Marty Johnson Treasurer………………….Heather Arnold Secretary/Manager…….…Jamie Griffith
DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2018 Todd Hassebrock, Williams Williams Township Adam Richardson, Webster City HamiltonTownship Charity Hayes, Webster City Cass Township Tennie Carlson, Stratford Marion Township
DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2019 Randy Chalfant, Webster City Independence Township Marty Johnson, Stratford Webster Township Heather Arnold, Webster City Independence Township Darrel Hay, Webster City Freedom Township
DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2020 Brent Odland, Webster City Cass Township Tim Holt, Ellsworth Lyon Township Dana Casey, Webster City Freedom Township Kylee Ormesher, Stanhope Clear Lake Township
SUPERINTENDENTS
Beef Darrel Hay Goats Marty Johnson Queen Contest Kim Schaa Charity Hayes Kathleen Hay
Carla Johnson Bottle Lamb Breanna Signorin Grounds & Marty Johnson Rabbits Chelsea Gerard Bottle Goat Buildings Darrel Hay
Todd Hassebrock
Dana Casey Bucket/Bottle Calf Breanna Signorin Hobby Craft Sandra Greufe Race Adam Richardson
Open Class Tim Holt Randy Chalfant
Brent Odland Dairy Darrel Hay Horse Heather Arnold Sheep Gerald Gourley
Kylee Ormesher Marty Johnson
Dog Obedience Virgene Monthei Implements Tim Holt Small Pets & Leah Feltz
Donna Moore Marty Johnson Pygmy Goats
Taylor Johnson
Cassie Sego Entertainment Tennie Carlson Jr. Livestock Sale Clark Vold Swine Brent Odland
Heather Arnold Tim Holt Charity Hayes
Kylee Ormesher
FFA Science, Mech Carlton Ness Livestock Health Whitney Lincoln DVM Textile Sandra Greufe
& Engr Open Class Fair Parade Lynne Chalfant Photography Brenda Cousins 4-H
Jamie Griffith Open Class Communication Field & Garden Yvonne McCormick Poultry Mike Tempel 4-H Horticulture Yvonne McCormick
Open Class Fine Arts Brenda Cousins Products of Kitchen- Yvonne McCormick 4-H Photography
Open Class Open Class Flowers Yvonne McCormick Public Safety Marty Parkhill
Open Class
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FREE GATE
Daily Car Parking………………….$3.00 Season Car Parking………………...$8.00 Gate Admission……………………FREE
It is important to read the rules for each department before exhibiting at the fair. Hamilton County Exposition
PO Box 563 Webster City, Iowa 50595
Phone: 515-832-1443 Fax: 515-832-6972 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hamcoexpo.com
ANNOUNCEMENT The Annual Hamilton County Fair is a cooperative effort of the business and professional people in Hamilton County. Representatives from Blairsburg,
Ellsworth, Jewell, Kamrar, Randall, Stanhope, Stratford, Webster City, and Williams take pleasure in announcing the dates of July 24-29, 2018 for these
countywide presentations. The program is both entertaining and educational, and provides for participation from rural and urban areas for all ages. NOTICE The fair office on the fairgrounds will be open the week prior to the fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Saturday before the fair from 8:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. Pre-Registration is highly recommended for all Open Classes, but entries will be accepted on judging day (see department rules for times.) No
pre-registration is required for either flower show. CLAIMS FOR INJURY No claim for injury to any person or property shall ever be asserted nor suit instituted or maintained against the Hamilton County Fair Association, its
officers, or their agents, by or on behalf of any person, firm or corporation, or their agents, representatives, servants, or employees having license or
privilege to exhibit on the Fairgrounds or to occupy space thereon. If any damage, loss, or injury to person or property shall be approximately caused by
reason of neglect or willful act of any person firm or corporation, their agents, representatives, servants, or employees having license or privilege to
exhibit on said Fairgrounds or occupying space thereon, the Hamilton County Fair Association shall in no manner be responsible therefore, and in case it
be subjected to any expense or liability, all persons causing same or liable therefore shall indemnify the Hamilton County Fair Association.
The Hamilton County Extension Office
During the fair will be located
In the ED PRINCE Building
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FAIR SCHEDULE
LAST MONDAY IN JUNE, BEFORE FAIR Deadline for 4-H/FFA County Fair entries in FairEntry/Extension Office
http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/2095
Fair Office will be open for Open Class Registration
Monday, July 16th
through Saturday, July 21st ---8:00 am to 5:00 pm
SUNDAY before the Fair- July 22, 2018
4-H/FFA
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Set Up Club Booths in Exhibit Building
5:30 pm Clover Kids Judging – Van Diest Building
6:00 pm Clover Kids Pet Show – Van Diest Building
MONDAY before the Fair – July 23, 2018 4-H/FFA
8:30 am 4-H Exhibit Building Judging
Van Diest Building – Photography, Horticulture
Ed Prince Building –Food & Nutrition, Poster Art, Personal Development, Visual Arts, Science,
Mechanics & Engineering, Ag & Natural Resources
** Club judging schedules will be posted after June Fair Entry Deadline**
9:00 am – Noon Workday at Fairgrounds– 4-H/FFA all Help
FAIR EVENTS
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Set up time for Commercial Exhibitors
TUESDAY of the FAIR – July 24, 2018 4H/FFA
7:30 am Check in Deadlines for Dog Obedience
8:00 am Dog Obedience Show/Judging-Show Arena
9:00 am – 8:00 pm May Stall Horses – Check in 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm only
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Check in Poultry & Rabbits
1:00 pm Pet Show – Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Tent
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Check in Horses (horses will be checked during this time only)
OPEN CLASS
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Check in Textiles and Hobby Craft
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Check in for Fine Arts & Photography, Floral Hall
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Check in for wine contest
5:00 pm Wine Contest – Floral Building
7:00 pm Wine & Cheese Reception
FAIR EVENTS
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Setup time for Commercial Exhibitors
5:00 pm Midway Opens- Old School Amusements
6:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Parade
from Downtown to Fairgrounds, Farmers Challenge in Show Arena
following parade
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WEDNESDAY of the Fair - July 25, 2018
4H/FFA
8:00 am Horse Show Showmanship and Performance Lots
8:00 am Poultry Show – Show Arena
9:00 am – 11:00 am Check in Market & Breeding Sheep – Weigh Market Sheep
11:00 am Check in Goats (Meat & Dairy), Bottle Lambs, and Bottle Goats
11:00 am Rabbit Showmanship – Show Arena (will resume after Dress-up show class)
12:30 pm Rabbit Exhibitor Meeting with Show to follow in Show Arena
1:00 pm Club Booth Judging- Van Diest Building
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Check-in Dairy Cow
4:30 pm Quiz Bowl in Ed Prince Building
6:00 pm Hogs may be penned (no hogs penned prior to this time)
OPEN CLASS
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Check in for First Flower Show and Field & Garden, Floral Hall
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Check in for Products of the Kitchen and Fine Arts, Floral Hall
8:00 am Photography Judging, Floral Hall
9:30 am Textile Judging, Floral Hall
Following Textile Judging – Hobby Craft Judging, Floral Hall
1:00 pm First Flower Show Judging – Floral Hall
3:00 pm Products of the Kitchen Judging, Floral Hall
3:00 pm Field & Garden Judging, Floral Hall
FAIR EVENTS
10:00 am – 7:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building
11:00am – 3:00 pm Coop Kids Zone – Coop Building
1:00pm Midway Opens- Old School Amusements
1:30 pm Spelling Bee – Ed Prince Stage
2:45pm Hypnotist-Randy Andrews- Ed Prince Stage
3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building
Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Foundation Fundraiser Meal- Crestview Tent
6:40 pm Wild Card Wednesday Races - Grandstand
THURSDAY of the Fair – July 26, 2018
4H/FFA
8:00 am Judging - Breeding & Market Sheep Show
Order of the show: Sr., Int., Jr., Beginning 1st year Showmanship, Breeding, Individual Market
Lamb, Weight Classes, Champion Market Lamb
9:00 am Swine & Beef Must Be Penned
9:00 am Begin Weighing Swine & Market Beef
10:00 am Check-in for Bucket/Bottle Calves
12:00 (noon) 4-H County Council Lamb BBQ Fundraiser- Keith McCollough Plaza
1:00 pm Horse Show Trail Lots
1:30 pm Goat Show (Meat & Dairy) – Show Arena
3:00 pm Dairy Cow Show – Show Arena
3:00 pm Bottle Lamb/Goat Interviews & Group Picture – Keith McCollough Plaza
4:00 pm Bottle Lamb/Goat Show – Show Arena
7:30 pm Presentations of 4-H Foundation Scholarships at Queen Coronation
OPEN CLASS
10:00 am Fine Arts Judging, Floral Hall
FAIR EVENTS
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6:30 am – 8:30 am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Crestview Nursing &
Rehabilitation Tent
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open for viewing- Floral Hall
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Chain Saw Carving Artist
9:30 am Farm Credit Services of America- handing out caramel corn-Keith McCollough Plaza
10:00 am – 7:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building
11:00 am – 7:00 pm All Commercial Exhibits Open
11:00am – 3:00 pm Coop Kids Zone – Coop Building
1:00pm Midway Opens- Old School Amusements
2:00pm Hypnotist Randy Andrews- Ed Prince Stage
3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building
Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau
4:00pm Hypnotist Randy Andrews- Ed Prince Stage
5:00 pm Pride of Iowa in Ed Prince Building
Harness Racing at 5:00 PM – Grandstand
Followed by Queen Coronation at approximately 7:30 PM
FRIDAY of the Fair - July 27, 2018
4-H/FFA 8:00 am Judge Junior Beef - Show Arena
Order of the show-Breeding Beef, Sr., Int., Jr. Showmanship, Beginning 1st
year
Weight Classes, Selection of Champions, Adult Showmanship
Celebrity Animal Show, following the Beef Show 3:30pm State Fair Static Exhibits Pictures - Keith McCollough Plaza 4:30pm Bucket/Bottle Calf Group Photo -Keith McCollough Plaza
5:00pm Bucket/Bottle Calf Show-Show Arena
FAIR EVENTS 6:30 am – 8:30 am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Chain Saw Carving Artist 10:00am – 7:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building
11:00am – 7:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open
11:00am – 3:00 pm Coop Kids Zone – Coop Building
1:00pm Midway Opens- Old School Amusements
2:00pm Hypnotist Randy Andrews- Ed Prince Stage 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building
Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau 4:00pm Hypnotist Randy Andrews- Ed Prince Stage
7:00 pm IRCA/URA Rogue Rodeo- Grandstands
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SATURDAY of the Fair - July 28, 2018
4-H/FFA
8:00 am Judge Junior Swine – Show Arena
Order of Show: Sr., Int., Jr., Beg., Showmanship, Light, Middle, Heavy Weight Classes
Immediately following Swine Show – “Little Bacon Bits” Noon 4-H County Council Pork BBQ Fundraiser- Keith McCollough Plaza
4:00 pm ALL AUCTION REGISTRATIONS DUE TO EXTENSION OFFICE—SEE AUCTION RULES FOR DETAILS
OPEN CLASS 8:00am –12:00pm Check in for Second Flower Show, Floral Hall 1:00 pm Second Flower Show Judging, Floral Hall
FAIR EVENTS 6:30am – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation 8:00 am- 3:00 pm Pork Loin Contest 9:00am – 6:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 9:00am – 6:00 pm Chain Saw Carving Artist
10:00 am Micro Tractor Pull – Ed Prince Stage
11:00am -3:00pm First State Bank Kids Club “Day at the Fair”. Games, Prizes and Fun for all Kids!
10:00am-7:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 11:00am -7:00 pm All Commercial Exhibits Open
11:00am Midway Opens- Old School Amusements
Noon – 3:00 pm Coop Kids Zone – Coop Building 3:00 pm Archery Demonstration-Claude Horse Arena
3:00 pm Pork Loin Contest Judging
3:30 pm Pedal Pull, South of Coop Building
Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau
4:00 pm Bill Riley Talent Show-Ed Prince Stage
Saturday Night Classic Plus Kid’s Night Hot Laps 6:40pm with Racing to follow
SLMR Super Late Models, Modified, Stock Cars,
B-Mods, Hobby Stocks and Tuners
Grandstand/Race Track
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SUNDAY of the Fair - July 29, 2018
4-H/FFA 9:00 am Horse Show – Timed and Fun Events 11:00 am Central Iowa Showdown - Show Arena
Chain Saw Auction following Showdown 1:30 pm Livestock Parade of Champions – Show Arena
Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showman Competition – Show Arena
5:00 pm-6:00 pm Check out exhibits in Exhibit Building 6:00 pm Clean up Van Diest Building – Kamrar Komets & Lyon Kings 6:00 pm Release of all Non-Sale Livestock EXCEPT Swine
7:00 pm Non-Sale Swine Load Out
OPEN CLASS 5:00pm Open Class Exhibits Released
FAIR EVENTS 8:00 am –11:00 am Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation
Noon Midway Opens- Old School Amusements 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm All Commercial Exhibits Open 4:00 pm Championship Pedal Pull – Coop slab
5:30 pm Eve of Destruction
Demolition Derby & Trailer Races- Grandstand
Presented by Poet Biorefining-Jewell
MONDAY after the Fair-July 30, 2018
7:00am- 8:00am Donuts, Coffee, and Juice compliments of the Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Keith McCollough Plaza
8:00am Junior Livestock Sale – Starting with the letter “S.” Order of the 2018 Sale: Poultry, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Beef, Returning Bucket/Bottle Calves,
Rabbits
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Sunday of the Fair – 11:00 am Hamilton County Fair Show Arena
The Central Iowa Showdown is an elite livestock event that brings together central Iowa's best livestock and top showmen to
compete for the title of Showdown Champion. Champions from our local event will be eligible to compete in the All-Iowa
Showdown. The event will feature the top placing animals and exhibitors from 9 respective counties in the classes of
Champion Market Lamb, Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb, Champion Market Beef, Champion Breeding Heifer, Champion
Market Swine, Champion Commercial Gilt, Champion Breeding Doe and Champion Market Goat. The public is invited to
attend.
Livestock Parade of Champions
1:30 pm Sunday of the Fair Hamilton County Fair Show Arena
All youth livestock exhibitors who have won a championship livestock award are invited to participate in the parade. They
may exhibit their ribbons as well as their animals. The bucket/bottle project exhibitors are welcome to participate in this
parade as well. Following the Parade of Champions we will have the Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showmanship Competition. This
competition will be between individuals who won Senior Showmanship honors in all of the species. They will be judged on their
knowledge and abilities to exhibit the animals.
Senior Supreme traveling trophy will be presented….Courtesy of Hamilton County Fairboard
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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST RULES
1. Each contestant must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on August 9th the first day of the 2018 Iowa State Fair.
2. Contestants must never have been married or have had children. 3. The county fair queen must reside in Hamilton County. The only exception: she may reside in an adjoining county if the
majority of her activities are in Hamilton County. 4. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one service organization in her community such as a church
group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, etc. 5. Only the County Fair Winner will be eligible to represent Hamilton County at the State Fair Queen Contest. (Alternates will
be considered in order of selection in the event the Queen is unable to participate.) 6. No professional model (one who has had ongoing employment in which modeling was the primary part of the job) is
eligible to compete. 7. Any Hamilton County Fair Queen Finalist from past years is not eligible. 8. Two identical billfold size photos (head and shoulder pose) must be submitted with your entry form. 9. Contestant is responsible for locating a vehicle (convertible) and driver to drive them through the Hamilton County Fair
Parade on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. 10. Judging date is July 21, 2018. Announcement and crowning ceremonies will take place Thursday evening, July 26,
2018. 11. Judging criteria for both the County and State levels are as follows:
A. Charm and Poise B. Personality, Attitude, Appearance, and Awareness C. Leadership and Citizenship–Contribution to Community D. Overall Appearance, Charm, Poise
12. The Judging Panel will consist of judges from outside the county. Contest decisions are announced by coordinates and are final. There will be planned activities for the Queen Candidates during the Hamilton County Fair.
13. Positions and prizes are as follows: A. Queen--$125.00 cash, State Fair Queen Contest entry, 8x10 photo, crown, sash, a dozen long stemmed roses
& trophy B. 1st Runner-Up--$75.00 cash, trophy.
C. 2nd Runner-Up--$50.00 cash, trophy. D. Leadership Award--$25.00 cash & trophy E. Miss Congeniality-–trophy.
14. Entry forms for Queen Contestant nominations must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2018 or hand delivered to a committee member no later than 5:00 p.m., July 1, 2018. Two identical billfold size head and shoulder photos must be included with the completed entry and returned to Hamilton County Fair Association, P.O. Box 563, Webster City, Iowa 50595, or give to any committee member.
15. If the winner is crowned knowing she cannot stay throughout the Fair, she must forfeit her title and all awards
associated with the title to the 1st Runner-Up. She may then accept the title and awards of the 1st Runner-Up. 16. The winner must fully participate in all activities of the State Fair judging competition. (There will be no approvals given for
schedule changes during the State Fair judging.) 17. This contest is limited to the first 16 entries. 18. All contestants will be guests of the Hamilton County Fair during the 5 days of the Fair and will receive gifts honoring
their participation. 19. Committee members for this year’s Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest are as follows: Kim Schaa—515-290-5815,
Kathleen Hay-832-5291, and Carla Johnson 832-3675.
THE OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED ON A COMPUTER. ENTRIES MAY BE FRONT AND BACK OF ONE SHEET ONLY
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST
Name Age
Address
E-mail Phone T-Shirt Size
Parent’s/Guardian’s Name
High School Attended
School Activities
Church and /or Community Activities
Hobbies
Future Plans
Describe your involvement in the Hamilton County Fair:
Describe any positions of leadership you have held in your school and community:
Write one short paragraph on why you would like to be the Hamilton County Fair Queen:
If chosen as Hamilton County Fair Queen, I agree to fully participate in the current year’s and next year’s
Hamilton County Fair and the current year’s Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant.
Signature ___________________________________________
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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Competition for premiums is open to anyone who wishes to enter unless otherwise stated under special rules. 2. The Rules and Regulations should be carefully read by each exhibitor to avoid misunderstandings and especially the rules in
each department entered .
3. All articles exhibited must be owned by the person entering same; and to entitle any article other than horses to a cash premium, it must
have been manufactured, produced, or grown by the person entering it. 4. All open class entries may be made at the office of the secretary starting Monday, July 16, 2018. Pre-registration is highly recommended
but entries will be accepted until the times stated in the rules for each department. 5. Should any person enter an article or an animal in a name other than that of the bona-fide owner, the person making such entry shall not
be allowed a premium should one be awarded. 6. The secretary shall furnish a card to correspond with every entry on the books showing exhibitor number and class number, same to be
attached to article exhibited. No animal or article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium, nor any barren animal shown in the breeding classes.
7. Anything entered in the wrong class must be changed to the proper class at the secretary’s office BEFORE showing or the secretary
will rule it out.
8. Exhibitors must see that articles intended for exhibition in any open class are delivered to the Department Superintendent. The association will not, in any case, provide transportation or be subject to any expense either in delivery or return from the grounds. The Hamilton County Fair Association will use all diligence to secure the safety of the stock and articles after arrival and arrangement on the grounds, but will not be
responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. It is particularly desired that exhibitors give their personal attention to their property and at
the close take charge of it. 9. Open class exhibit building will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
on Sunday. Exhibits will be released at 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Commercial exhibits will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday; and 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
10. No articles shall be exhibited in more than one class except in case of livestock. 11. No articles or animals shall be removed from the Exposition before the specified release time. If removed before that time without consent
of the Superintendent, they shall forfeit any premium that may have been awarded, stripped of any titles and suspended from showing at the
fair for one year.
12. Exhibitors are expected to follow the program promptly in producing the stock when instructed to do so, and any person refusing shall be
ruled out of competition. 13. Any exhibitor knowingly misrepresenting the age, breeding, ownership, etc. of stock or the manufacturer or production of articles competing for
premiums at the fair; or any person who shall attempt to interfere with the judges while in discharge of their duty, or who shall afterwards on the premises of the association use any rude and disrespectful language with reference to any decisions or awards shall thereby forfeit his/her
right to any premium which might be entitled and shall be excluded for one year thereafter. 14. Any non-exhibitor attempting to interfere with the judging, questioning judges’ decisions, or exhibiting rude or disrespectful behavior
towards a judge may be removed from the immediate show area by the superintendent of the show. 15. No person shall be allowed within the ring except judges, show superintendents, fair board directors, exhibitors at the time only of making
the exhibitions, and show assistants. 16. There will be no soliciting/advertising of any kind that is not pre-approved by the Hamilton County Fair Board. No material will be handed
out on grounds without prior approval of the Board. 17. Any and all protests on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds are required to take place from 8:00 am – 9:00 am on the infield of the Hamilton
County Race track. These protests are to be done peacefully and should not jeopardize the general public’s safety.
GENERAL RULES
18. All horses showing for prizes must be exhibited in the designated place or no premiums will be awarded. 19. Judges shall report to the Superintendent any exhibitor who shall interfere with the judging. In cases of any interference the
Superintendent may demand a proper apology and/or withhold any premium previously awarded and exclude any further entries by
such exhibitor in classes yet to be judged.
20. Judges may withhold first premium if in their judgment the best exhibit in the class is not worthy of a prize. It is the object of the Association
to further improvement and the judge may at his/her discretion award first, second, or third or withhold premiums as he/she may deem proper.
This rule will be adhered to even where there is competition.
21. Judges and Superintendents should see that the awards are properly signed before turning the books over to the Secretary. 22. Any animal or article must have won first in its class in order to be eligible for Champion.
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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR (Continued)
SUPERINTENDENTS OF DIVISION 23. It is the duty of the Superintendents to be on the grounds early in the morning of the first and each succeeding day of the Exposition. They
are to be ready to arrange the animals and articles entered for exhibition so as to exhibit to the best advantage to the spectators as well as to
the judges. 24. Each Superintendent will give instructions to the awarding judge before the latter enters upon his/her duties. 25 The Superintendent will assist in locating stalls and pens. No stalls or pens will be considered taken until paid for.
JUDGES 26. No person shall act as judge in any class in which he or she may be an exhibitor. A superintendent is allowed to show in their department. 27. Should any doubt arise as to the irregularity of an entry, or any other important matter that a judge feels incompetent to decide, they must
at once report the same to the Superintendent of the proper department. 28. Great care should be taken by the Superintendents in recording the awards in the Judge’s Books, furnished them by the Secretary, in
order that no mistakes occur. 29. When the awards in any class are made and entered on the Judge’s Book the report shall be signed by each judge and the books returned
to the Superintendent of the Department.
30. The Association will not be liable for any errors of committees or clerks in placing premiums. ALL PERSONS WILL BE PAID AS SHOWN BY THE JUDGES’ BOOKS. 31. The Fair reserves its Board the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations; and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto, or connected with or incident to the fair.
PLEASE READ ALL RULES UNDER EACH DEPARTMENT BEFORE BRINGING YOUR EXHIBIT
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OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT ENTRY INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT D - FIELD & GARDEN SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne McCormick
JUDGING: Wednesday of the Fair at 3:00 pm Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
1. Registration: July 16-21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted during check-in time.
2. All exhibits can be brought in between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wednesday of the Fair. 3. Entries must be grown since August of the previous year. 4. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot, but he may enter each lot open to him. Entries available for Junior, Senior and Special Needs. 5. All exhibits in this department must remain in place until released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. 6. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or
damage that may occur.
7. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. 8. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium. More than one ribbon may be awarded (except for
rosettes and special awards.) 9. No article may be entered which has been exhibited in any previous year.
10. Juniors (15 & under) must use the blue entry tags.
Best Junior Entry in Class 1, 2 and 3
SPECIAL AWARDS
$3.00
Class 1 - Best Overall Entry $5.00
Class 2 or 3 - Best Overall Entry $5.00
CLASS 1 — AGRICULTURE
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $0.75
Lot No. 1. Oats - one peck 2. Corn - best single specimen 3. Corn - largest single specimen 4. Corn - 3 ears - yellow 5. Popcorn - 3 ears 6. Indian Corn - 3 ears (with husks) 7. Indian Popcorn - 3 ears (with husks) 8. Strawberry Popcorn - 3 ears 9. Shelled Corn - one peck
10. Soybean Plant 11. Soybeans - one peck 12. Stalks of Grain - 3 inch diameter bundle - barley, wheat, or rye 13. Bundle of Hay - 3 inch diameter - alfalfa, red clover, orchard grass, or brome 14. 1 section from square bale of hay - alfalfa, red clover, orchard grass, or brome 15. Tall corn stalk 16. Other than named
CLASS 2 — FRUITS
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $.75
Lot No.
1. Single plate early apples (3 specimens) 2. Cherries, any variety (5 specimens)
3. Strawberries, any variety (5 specimens) 4. Berries, any kind, same variety (5 specimens)
5. Any other fruit not listed
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DEPARTMENT D - FIELD & GARDEN (continued)
CLASS 3 — VEGETABLES
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $.75
Lot No. 1. Onions, 3 specimens: 1.a: yellow, 1.b: white, 1.c: red 2. Table beets, 3 of any variety 3. Carrots, 3 of any variety 4. Turnips, 3 of any variety 5. Parsnips, 3 of any variety 6. Parsley, 3 stems 7. Tomatoes, 3 of any variety, 7.a: red, 7.b: pink, 7.c: yellow or orange, 7.d: heirloom, 7.e: small red (display 5), 7.f: small yellow, (display 5) 8. Peppers, 3 specimens, 8.a: green, 8.b: red, 8.c: hot, 8.d: yellow, 8.e: any other 9. Eggplant, 1 specimen
10. Cabbage, 1 head 11. Cabbage, red, 1 head 12. Cabbage, stone head, 1 head 13. Cauliflower, 1 head 14. Cucumbers (slicing quality), 3 specimens 15. Cucumbers, pickling (3 to 5 in.), 5 specimens 16. Snap beans, edible stage, (6), 16.a: green, 16.b: yellow 17. Lima beans, edible stage, 6 pods 18. Summer squash, 2 specimens 19. Okra, 3 specimens 20. Kohlrabi, 3 specimens 21. Sweet corn, 3 ears (in husk) 22. Broccoli, 1 head 23. Potatoes, 3 specimens, 23.a: red, 23.b: white, 23.c: any other 24. Brussels sprouts, 5 head 25. Gourds
a. 3 small b. 2 large
26. Any other vegetable not listed
CLASS 4 — MISCELLANEOUS
Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
Lot No. 1. Novelty-Artistic Figure – Made from fruit(s) and/or vegetable(s) grown by exhibitor. Accessories allowed.
Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 2. Garden Basket - 5 different kinds of vegetables (may use more than 1 specimen of each kind) contained in a basket, moveable.
CLASS 5 — LARGEST POTATO CONTEST Premiums: Provided by Hamilton Co. ISU Extension Office (One potato grown from seed potatoes received from the Extension Office only. One entry per person.) Lot No.
1. Adult Largest Potato Challenge 2. Youth (15 and under) Largest Potato Challenge
CLASS 6 — Honey & Apiary Products Lot No.
1. Honey, one jar container 2. Honey, one bear container 3. Beeswax Art (candles, etc.) 4. Any other
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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne McCormick ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT: Gayle Odland
JUDGING: Wednesday of the Fair at 2:00 pm Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
RULES
1. Registration: July 16-21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended but
not required. 2. Articles for exhibit must be in place by Wednesday of the Fair at 12:00 p.m. 3. Entries in this department are open to the public. 4. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot. 5. Prize winning baked goods must remain in place until released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. (Cakes, breads, and pies may leave 1 slice —decorated
items must stay intact.) If removed early you will forfeit the premium earned.
6. Cookies and candy should be placed on double or rigid 6 to 8 inch paper plates. Cakes and breads should be on heavy corrugated cardboard covered with
plain white paper. The cardboard should not extend more than 1/2 inch from the edge of the product. All products must have entry tag securely tied to the plate
or cardboard. 7. Entries in the cake classes should be 8 or 9-inch cakes. 8. Judging will be based upon appearance, texture, and taste. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. Every exhibit will receive a ribbon and
premium. In case of ties more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes & special awards.) 9. Entries should be displayed in clear plastic bags or plastic wrap, except for the frosted items. 10. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss
or damage that may occur.
11. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. Junior Division: Exhibits prepared by boys and girls 15 and under may be entered in any class in this department. These entries must use the blue entry
tags. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry
tags.
CLASS 1 — BREADS
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 (All rolls on 6 - 8 inch plate)
1. Loaf yeast bread (white) 2. Loaf yeast bread (whole wheat or graham) 3. Rye Bread 4. Cloverleaf rolls, three (whole wheat) 5. Butterhorn rolls, three 6. Cinnamon rolls, three (unfrosted) 7. Coffee cake, quick (9x9 or 8x8) 8. Quick bread with vegetables 9. Quick bread with fruit 10. Corn Bread 11. Dinner Rolls, three 12. Muffins, three 13. Biscuits, three 14. Other
CLASS 2 — CAKES 1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Angel food, not frosted 2. Bundt cake, not frosted 3. Dark layer, chocolate icing 4. White layer, white icing 5. Applesauce, not frosted 6. Carrot cake, (8x8 or 9x9), not frosted 7. Rhubarb cake, not frosted, (8x8 or 9x9)
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8. Christmas fruit cake 9. Cupcakes, plate of 3 (not frosted) 10. Box mix cake, any type (not frosted)
11. Other
CLASS 3 — COOKIES & BARS (6-8 inch Plate) 1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
1. Chocolate Chip, 3 cookies 10. Chocolate Chip Bars, 3 cookies
a. Plain a. Plain
b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect) b. Other (with nuts, fruit, etc.)
2. Molasses, 3 cookies 11. Chocolate Brownies, 3 bars (not frosted)
3. Oatmeal, 3 cookies 12. Oatmeal Bars, 3 cookies
a. Plain a. Plain
b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect) b. Other (with nuts, fruit, etc.)
4. Kringla, 3 cookies 13. No-Bake Bars, 3 bars
5. Ice Box, 3 cookies (not frosted) 14. Other Bars, 3 bars 6. Chocolate Drop Cookies, 3 cookies (not frosted) 7. Sugar Cookies, 3 cookies 8. No-Bake Cookies, 3 cookies 9. Snickerdoodle, 3 cookies 10. Other Cookie, 3 cookies
CLASS 4 — CANDY 1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
1. Chocolate fudge, 3 pieces 3. Divinity, 3 pieces 5. Other, 3 pieces
2. Penoche, 3 pieces 4. Mints, 3 pieces
CLASS 5 — PIES (Must be in aluminum pie tin 8”or 9” in diameter)
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
1. Apple 4. Cherry
2. Peach 5. Other (No Custard pies of any type will be allowed)
3. Strawberry-Rhubarb
HAMILTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS - Will give 3 pounds of lard for the best piecrust made with lard. Entries must be marked as such. BILL MONROE BEST PIE AWARD - $25 to the best overall pie
CLASS 6 – GLUTIN-FREE
1. Breads
2. Muffins, 3 muffins
3. Cookies, 3 cookies
4. Cake
5. Other
CLASS 7 — DECORATED CAKES & COOKIES 1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
1. Decorated Cake (can be on a form) 1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 2. Plate of 3 cupcakes (assorted - Do not show in paper cups) 3. Assorted decorated cookies, 3 cookies
Anyone who does not teach decorating classes or does not regularly sell decorated products for profit is eligible for this class. Entries will be judged on originality and beauty of decoration only. Cupcakes and cookies should be placed on paper plates of appropriate size.
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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN (Continued)
CLASS 8 — POPCORN CREATIONS 1. Sweet Treats (popcorn balls or caramel corn) 2. Non-Sweet Popcorn Treats (party mix)
CLASS 9 — SPECIAL JUNIORS ONLY This class is for Juniors ONLY (ages 10 & under). 1. “Ugly Cakes”
CANNED GOODS Canned Goods will not be Opened!
RULES 1. Exhibits prepared by boys and girls under the age of 16 years may be entered in any class in this department with the same premiums offered. These entries must be clearly marked “Junior.” 2. Jars must be clean on the outside and plainly labeled as to contents. Standard size containers should be used. 3. Entry tag must be securely attached before delivery to the Superintendent. 4. Only the usual canning process may be used. Articles canned in water in order to make a good appearance will not be considered. 5. Screw bands only – no paraffin seals, product ½” from top of jar. 6. Include on entry tag method of preservations used, including processing time; pressure, date processed; and source of recipe.
CLASS 10 — BALANCED MEAL
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
Lot No. 1. Balanced Meal Display - Display to consist of five standard jars, (pints or quarts) to serve as the basis of a complete balanced meal. (Menu may include food
not canned for competition.) Write menu neatly on a small card for display with the exhibit.
INDIVIDUAL JAR EXHIBITS
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
CLASS 11 — FRUITS
1. Apples 5. Raspberries (red) 9. Plums 13. Other Fruit
2. Peaches 6. Cherries, homegrown, red 10. Apricots
3. Pears 7. Cherries, sweet 11. Mixed fruits for salads
4. Raspberries (black) 8. Strawberries 12. Italian prunes
CLASS 12 — JELLIES
1. Apple Jelly 5. Gooseberry Jelly 9. Cherry Jelly
2. Currant Jelly 6. Raspberry (red) Jelly 10. Strawberry Jelly
3. Grape Jelly 7. Raspberry (black) Jelly 11. Rhubarb Jelly
4. Plum Jelly 8. Elderberry Jelly 12. Other Jelly
CLASS 13 — JAMS AND PRESERVES
1. Apricot 6. Strawberry 11. Rhubarb
2. Gooseberry 7. Red Raspberry 12. Rhubarb-Strawberry
3. Grape 8. Black Raspberry 13. Plum
4. Peach 9. Tomato 14. Mulberry
5. Pineapple 10. Cherry 15. Other type jam or preserve
CLASS 14 — BUTTERS
1. Apple 5. Grape
2. Peach 6. Apricot
3. Plum 7. Other Butter
4. Pear
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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN (Continued)
CLASS 15 — VEGETABLES
1. Peas 5. Tomato Juice 9. Mixed vegetables for soup
2. String Beans 6. Beets 10. Other vegetables
3. Corn 7. Sauerkraut
4. Tomatoes 8. Carrots
CLASS 16 — MEATS
1. Beef 3. Sausage
2. Pork 4. Chicken
CLASS 17 -- PICKLES
1. Dill 5. Beet 9. Mixed Pickles
2. Sweet Green Cucumber 6. Apple 10. Lime
3. Ripe Cucumber 7. Peach 11. Pickled Beans
4. Watermelon Rind 8. Bread and Butter 12. Other pickle not listed
CLASS 18 — RELISHES
1. Corn Relish 4. Catsup 7. Salsa
2. Beet Relish 5. Chili Sauce 8. Other relish not listed
3. Pickle Lily (Piccalilli) 6. Pepper Relish
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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT
SUPERINTENDENT: Sandra Greufe JUDGING: Wednesday of the Fair following the Textile Judging Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
RULES 1. Registration: July 16-21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted during check-in time. 2. All articles must be in place by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the Fair. 3. Entries in this department are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who acts as a judge or teaches crafts is not eligible to compete. 4. No more than 6 entries per exhibitor in each lot. 5. All articles must have been completed within the last 3 years and not exhibited more than 2 years. 6. Former first prize winning articles shall not be eligible for any exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair. 7. Judge will consider color, style or design, material, workmanship, and appropriateness or fitness of entries. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be
awarded. In lots having no competition, the judge may not award all of the premiums unless he/she feels the exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than
one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 8. All entries must remain in place until released on Sunday of the Fair from at 5:00 p.m. Early removal means loss of premium earned. 9. All entry tags must be securely fastened to the exhibit.
10. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or
damage that may occur.
11. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry
tags.
SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST JR ENTRY ---- $5.00 BEST CHRISTMAS ARTICLE — $5.00
BEST-COUNTED CROSS-STITCH — $5.00
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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT (Continued)
CLASS 1
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Lot No.
1. Christmas or novelties or gifts a. Table decorations b. Christmas tree ornament g. Miscellaneous c. Christmas tree skirt d. Christmas tablecloth e. Christmas sock or boot f. Christmas wall hanging
2. Embroidery a. Floss b. Ribbon
3. Needlepoint article 4. Dolls for decoration 5. Dolls to play with 6. Stuffed animals 7. Miniature needlecraft 8. Cross Stitch
a. Pictures b. Clothing c. Other
9. Counted Cross Stitch
a. Pictures b. Clothing c. Other 10. Jewelry 11. Stenciling 12. Misc. Needlework (original design) 13. Child’s fabric book 14. Appliqué fabric picture (framed) 15. Holiday table decoration (other than Christmas) 16. Any other table decoration 17. Woven basket 18. Miscellaneous 19. Holiday tablecloth (other than Christmas) 20. Greeting Cards
a. Stitched b. Scrapbook Style c. Stamped 21. Miscellaneous
CLASS 2
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Metal work 2. Wall plaques 3. Articles made from unusual materials 4. Candles 5. Rosemaling 6. China Painting 7. Bead craft 8. Glass craft 9. Anything made of wood
a. Large b. Small 10. Leather 11. Ceramics 12. Tolle Painting
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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT (Continued)
13. Articles made from a kit
a. Wood b. Other 14. Painting done on unusual items 15. Mobile 16. Metal Punch 17. Porcelain Dolls 18. Recycled Materials 19. Plastic Canvas 20. Miscellaneous
CLASS 3
SCRAPBOOKS
Age Categories:
Adult (White Tag)
Juniors(Blue Tag)
Special Needs (Red Tag)
1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1. Complete Albums – albums must have a “title page”, minimum of 15 pages, journaling included on pages. 2. Two Page Layout
a. Mosaic b. Mixed Media c. Quilt d. Paper Piecing e. Journaling
3. One Page Layout a. Mosaic b. Mixed Media c. Quilt d. Paper Piercing e. Journaling
Explanation of Lots: Mosaic: Photo or photos that are cut into small pieces then pieced back together with space between. This can also be done using pieces from
multiple photos, then creating your own picture. A mosaic can also be done with stickers, die cuts, etc. Mixed Media: Wire, brads, eyelets, fibers, wood, fabric, etc. Anything that isn’t paper, sticker or die cuts.
Quilt: Layout completed using quilt patterns.
Paper piercing: Using different patterned and/or textured papers to create embellishments, i.e.: animals, people, flowers, plants, vehicles, tools,
furniture, etc.
Journaling: Who, what, where, when & why. Any or all of these to describe photo(s). A scrapbook can also tell a story with journaling when there are
no photos. In this case, there should be something to help to illustrate the story, i.e.: die cuts, paper piercing, stickers, etc.
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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE
SUPERINTENDENT: Sandra Greufe
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT: June Roe
JUDGING: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday of the Fair Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
RULES 1. Registration: July 16-21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Pre-registration is recommended, but entries will be accepted during check-in time of the fair. 2. All entries must be in place by 2:00 p.m. Tuesday of the Fair.
3. Entries are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who teaches, judges, or sells sewing for profit is considered a professional and must enter the professional
class. Entries in the professional class must be designated with “P” immediately following the exhibitor number on the entry tag.
4. Juniors 15 and under must use the blue entry tags. 5. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry
tags.
6. All articles must be entered in the name of the maker and all work must be the work of same. 7. No premium will be awarded on articles purchased or borrowed. 8. Do not place name or other identification mark of any kind on any article competing for premium. 9. When in doubt as to what class to enter articles, consult the Superintendent; no premiums will be awarded on articles entered in the wrong class. 10. All articles must have been completed within the last 3 years and not exhibited more than 2 years. 11. Former first prize winning articles in any lot shall not be eligible for any exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair. 12. Judge will consider color, style or design, material, workmanship, and appropriateness or fitness of entries. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be
awarded. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.) 13. Premiums will not be paid on articles not listed in this premium list. 14. All entry tags must be securely fastened to the exhibit. 15. The following named articles must come within the prescribed limits:
Luncheon Cloth — from 30 to 54 inches in diameter; Tablecloth — over 54 inches in diameter 16. Exhibits must be freshly laundered, new, or cleaned or they will not be judged. 17. No exhibitor may make more than four entries in any lot. 18. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or
damage that may occur.
19. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.
Each exhibitor must make a list of all articles entered with the exhibitor’s name, class, and number of each article entered, to be given to the
Superintendent on entering their items.
SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST OVERALL IN GARMENTS – SENIOR - $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
BEST OVERALL – JUNIOR - $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
BEST OVERALL ITEM- $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
QUILTS – BEST OF SHOW – All Categories –-$15.00 - SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR – Must be a minimum of five(5) qualifying quilts in
each category to receive prize.
BEST MACHINE QUILTING BY NON PROFESSIONAL-- $15.00 - SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
BEST OF SHOW-HAND QUILTING BY INDIVIDUAL-ALL CATEGORIES--$15.00 - SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR. Must be larger than 36 x 40
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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued)
CLASS 1 — GARMENTS — AMATEUR
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd
$3.00 $2.00 $1.00
Lot No. 1. Ladies Garments 2. Men’s Garments 3. Children’s Garment
CLASS 2 — STRETCH SEWING CLASS 3 — DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK -HANDWORK 1. Lingerie 1. Aprons 2. Sweaters a. Fancy 3. Other garments b. Work 4. T-shirt 2. Pair of pillowslip 5. Polo shirt a. Crochet, tatted, or knitted trim
b. Appliqué or Italian cutwork
c. Embroider or cross- stitch
d. Liquid embroidery
CLASS 4 ─ DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK-MACHINE DONE CLASS 5 — DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK –HANDWORK 1. Aprons 1. Table Cloth (over 54 inches in diameter)
a. Fancy a. Cross-stich or embroidery b. Work b. Crochet
2. Pair of pillowslip 2. Luncheon Cloth (30in. to 54 in. in diameter) a. Crochet, tatted, or knitted a. Cross-stitch or embroidery b. Appliqué or Italian cutwork 3. Bedspread c. Embroidery or cross-stitch a. Cross-stitch or embroidery d. Liquid embroidery b. Crochet
4. Any Tatted article
5. Comforter
6. Clothing
7. Throw Pillows-all categories
CLASS 6 ─ DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK-MACHINE DONE 1. Table cloth (over 54 inches in diameter) a. Cross-stitch or embroidery
b. Crochet
2. Luncheon Cloth (30in to 54in. in diameter)
a. Cross-stich or embroidery
3. Bedspread
a. Cross-stich or embroidery
b. Crochet
4. Any tatted article
5. Comforter
6. Clothing
7. Throw Pillow-all categories
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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued)
CLASS 7 — QUILTS Definition – A quilt is a fabric sandwich held together with hand or machine quilting stitches. Quilts done by 1 person. The quilt top and the quilting (machine or hand) is done by the same person.
1. Bed Quilt (1 side measures 70” or more) Note
a. Pieced If machine or hand quilting is
b. Appliqué not done by displayer then
c. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) item must be exhibited in
d. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied) TEAM Quilt Class 8 2. Wall Quilt (measures less than 70” on a side)
e. Pieced f. Appliqué g. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) h. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)
3. Small, Miniature or Doll quilt (small or doll quilts are less than 30” on the side.) (A miniature quilt looks like a full size quilt in proportion but is reproduced in a small scale, less than 20” per side) i. Pieced j. Appliqué k. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) l. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)
4. Other quilted items m. Bag, purse, or tote n. Christmas tree skirt o. Dress p. Jacket q. Placemat r. Table runner s. Table Topper t. Pre-printed panel quilt u. Other household items
CLASS 8-Team or group Quilts Blocks or pieces of the quilt were made by a team or group or the top is made by 1 person and a professional does the
quilting Machine or Hand Quilter. 5. Bed Quilt (1 side measures 70” or more)
a. Pieced b. Appliqué c. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) d. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)
6. Wall Quilt (measures less than 70” on a side) e. Pieced f. Appliqué g. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) h. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)
7. Small, Miniature or Doll quilt (small or doll quilts are less than 30” on the side.) (A miniature quilt looks like a full size quilt in proportion but is reproduced in a small scale, less than 20” per side) i. Pieced j. Appliqué k. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué) l. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)
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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued) 8. Other quilted items
m. Bag, purse, or tote n. Christmas tree skirt o. Dress p. Jacket q. Placemat r. Table runner s. Table Topper t. Pre-printed panel quilt u. Other household items
CLASS 9 — CROCHETED CLASS 10 — KNITTED 1. Outerwear 1. Outerwear 2. Any article not listed using yarn 2.Sweater 3. Any article not listed using crochet thread 3.Slippers 4. Afghan 4.Afghan 5. Baby afghan 5. Any other knitted article not listed 6. Purse 6. Baby afghan
CLASS 11 – DOLL CLOTHES CLASS 12 - MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIVE & HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 1. Doll’s dresses 1. Pillows, complete 2. Complete wardrobe (at least 5 outfits) a. Sofa pillow, fancy b. Sofa pillow, practical c. Novelty Pillow 3. Barbie Clothes 2. Tea Towels, set of three only 4. Barbie Complete Wardrobe (at least 5 outfits) 3. Potholders 5. American Girl Doll 4.Handmade lace 36” to 46” long
5. Wall Hangings
a. Hooked b. Looms c. Crocheted d. Misc.
6. Accessories for baby nursery
CLASS 13- RUGS CLASS 14 - INTERMEDIATE DIVISION AGES 16-20 1. Loomed or woven 1. Clothing
2. Hooked 2. Crocheted Article
3. Crocheted 3. Knitted Article
4. Knitted 4. Embroidered Article
5. Pillow Case (s)
6. Throw Pillow
7. Blanket (any type)
8. Quilt
CLASS 15 - JUNIOR DIVISION AGES 15 AND UNDER 1. Clothing 2. Crocheted Article 3. Knitted Article 4. Embroidered Article 5. Pillow Case(s) 6. Throw Pillow 7. Blanket (any type) 8. Quilt
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DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS
Superintendent: Brenda Cousins- Cormaney
Staffed by Boone River Area Art Guild JUDGING: 10:00 a.m. Thursday of the Fair Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
RULES 1. Registration: July 16-21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is recommended, but entries will be accepted during check-in time of the
fair. Submission of your work indicates acceptance of all conditions in this announcement. 2. Check in: Artwork must be brought to Fine Arts area by 1:00 p.m. Wednesday of the Fair. Any work brought after that time will not be displayed. 3. Former first prize winning pictures or articles in any lot in these divisions shall not be eligible for exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair show. 4. Work must have been completed within the last 3 years. 5. Work must be original. No copies of other person’s works, photograph, or patterns. No work using reference from published (printed) material. 6. Framed pictures may not be more than 42” by 30”. This rule will be strictly adhered to — all must be hard framed and securely wired ready to hang. 7. Each artist will be allowed 3 entries in each sub-category. 8. Only dry paintings will be accepted. 9. Sculpture must not be too fragile to handle. 10. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded at the judge’s discretion. 11. Entry may be made in one class only. See explanation of categories. 12. The Superintendent has the right to remove any exhibit or part thereof that is considered inappropriate for our atmosphere. 13. All entries must remain in place until released on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Early removal of exhibits will result in loss of premium earned 14. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss
or damage that may occur.
15. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.
EXPLANATION OF CATEGORIES
ADVANCED: Art teacher, Art degree or having more than $500 in sales per year. AMATEUR: Anyone who exhibits as a recreational hobby and who sells less than $500 per year.
STUDENT: As listed. (The class you will be going into in fall) CHILDREN: As listed. SPECIAL NEEDS: Class 2 - 6 (Be sure to put SP before class)
AWARDS Best of Show donated by Hamilton County Fair $ 50 plus Rosette People’s Choice Award $ 10 plus Rosette WCF Financial Bank Art Award $100 plus Rosette Edward D. Jones Art Award $ 50 plus Rosette Peoples Credit Union-Best Adult Oil Painting $50 plus Rosette Best Junior Entry-Hamilton County Fairboard $ 50 plus Rosette
Prize for all classes: Blue $3.00, Red $2.00, White $1.00
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DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS (Continued)
CLASS 1- ADVANCED ADULT
CLASS 2 – AMATEUR ADULT
CLASS 2SP-SPECIAL NEEDS – AMATEUR
ADULT CLASS 3 – STUDENTS Grades 9-12 CLASS 3SP – SPECIAL NEEDS-STUDENTS Grades 9-
12 CLASS 4 – STUDENTS Grades 7-8 CLASS 4SP – SPECIAL NEEDS-STUDENTS Grades 7-
8 CLASS 5 – STUDENTS Grades 5-6 CLASS 5SP- SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS Grades 5-6
Lots and Sub-categories for above classes:
1. Oil painting a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)
2. Water Based Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)
3 .Drawing a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)
4. Mixed Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)
5. Seen in Hamilton County (any 2-dimensional art)
All Classes listed to the
left need to use the lots
and subcategories that
follow.
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DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS (Continued) 6. Miscellaneous
a. Printmaking-wood block, linocut, lithograph, etchings, etc. b. Ceramics – any clay object or any glazed clay object c. Sculpture-wood carvings or any material other than clay d. Fiber e. Jewelry f. Other
g. Artwork Portfolio – Portfolio featuring photos of the artists best art or the actual artwork. Must have a minimum of 10 pages/works. Must be presented in a nice, neat and organized manner. Label must be present on the back of the work and include:
Name Title of work Medium Year created
7. Previous Hamilton County Fair (any 2-dimensional art)
Original artwork that represents previous county fairs. Can be a painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.…Use your imagination.
CLASS 6 – STUDENTS Grades 1-4 CLASS 6SP – SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS Grades 1-4
CLASS 7 – STUDENTS Preschool - Kindergarten
CLASS 7SP – SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS – Preschool - Kindergarten
Lots and Sub-categories for above classes: 1. Oil/Acrylic/Pastel
a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)
2. Water Based Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)
3. Drawing a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniatures-25 sq. in. including frame
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DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS (Continued)
4. Mixed Media a. Landscape b. Seascape c. Birds or animals d. People or group e. Portraits f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame g. Floral h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)
5. Seen in Hamilton County (any 2-dimensional art) 6. Miscellaneous
a. Printmaking-wood block, linocut, lithograph, etchings, etc. b. Ceramics-any clay object or any glazed clay object c. Sculpture-wood carvings or any material other than clay d. Fiber e. Jewelry f. Other
Premiums: 3.00 2.00 1.00
EXPLANATION OF LOTS 1. Oil/acrylic/pastel – painted surface, 2-dimensional (width and depth) 2. Water color – painting using water color only 3. Drawing – pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, etc. 4. Printmaking – woodblock, linocut, lithograph, etching, etc. 5. Ceramics – any clay object, any clay and glazed object 6. Sculpture/woodcarving – any 3-dimensional object made with any material other than clay. 7. Fiber – any fabric, non-utilitarian object. (If it is a rug or a placement or similar, it belongs in HOBBY CRAFT.) 8. Jewelry – any hand-made jewelry item not made from a kit. Kit items belong in HOBBY CRAFT. 9. Mixed Media – any item with equal parts of more than one of the previous lots (1-7). It may be 2 or 3-dimensional. 10. Seen in Hamilton County – 2 or 3-dimensional item using a Hamilton County reference 11. Iowa Scene – 2 or 3-dimensional item using an Iowa reference. Note:
• If you have done light drawing as a guideline and then painted it, this does not mean it is “mixed media”. • If your piece is 80% of one medium, it is classified as that medium.
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DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW
(Sponsored by the Hamilton County Fair
& The Town & Country Garden Club)
SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne McCormick ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Town & Country Garden Club Committee
JUDGING: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday of the Fair
All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon, Wednesday of the
Fair All exhibits will be released Friday of the Fair at 6:00 p.m. No pre-registration - tags may be picked up at office. Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
RULES
1. Entries are open to the public. 2. Each exhibitor may make one entry in each lot. 3. No exhibit used in collections will be considered singly. 4. No awards will be made to inferior exhibits even if there is no competition. 5. Some containers are available for horticulture. Please use clear glass containers. 6. Creativity Award—plant material may be all fresh or all dried or a combination. Accessories are permitted (rocks, wood, shells, figurines, etc.) 7. Treated or painted materials permitted where designated. Fresh plant material is NEVER painted. NO ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, FRUIT, OR FOLIAGE
PERMITTED. 8. Award of Horticulture Excellence ribbons will be given for the most outstanding entry in each of the First and Second Show Senior Horticulture Division,
also an Award of Merit ribbon for the best in Senior Houseplants (Class 2, Second Show.)
9. Sweepstakes Awards will be given for the most points in the First and also Second Show Senior Horticulture Classes and for the most points in the First
and also the Second Senior Artistic Classes. 10. Creativity Award ribbon will be awarded to the most outstanding exhibit in the Senior Artistic Division in both the First and Second Show. 11. Blue ribbons count 3 points. In case of tie, red ribbons count 2 and white ribbons 1 point. 12. Junior exhibits prepared by youth 15 and under may be entered in any class in this department. These entries must use the blue entry tags.
13. Entries not conforming to the schedule will not be judged. 14. Plant material used in arrangements only, do not need to be grown by the exhibitor, but plant material is required in all classes. 15. Constructed flowers or plant forms of recognizable plant materials are permitted. 16. Horticulture exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor and NAMED as to the variety where possible. Correct botanical labeling will increase the
educational value of the show and may be the determining factor if all other aspects are equal. Potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor
for at least 3 months. 17. The Superintendent has the right to remove from the hall any exhibit or part thereof which is unsightly. 18. Flags are not allowed in designs, but may be displayed above or in front of a design. 19. The judge will refuse to place designs containing primary or secondary noxious weeds. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In
articles having no competition, judge will not award a top premium unless he/she feels exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be
awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.)
20. Special ribbon for best arrangement by first time exhibitor in arrangements for senior - 1st and 2nd show and junior 1st show. Please indicate on tag. 21. Your schedule is the law of the show. Read it carefully. 22. If foliage is grown with flowers, it should be shown. 23. In Horticulture Show, in categories calling for more than one specimen, all stems should be the same length. 24. Top awards in both Horticulture and Design Divisions may be awarded only to exhibits scoring 95 or above. 25. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division. 26. The following are not permitted in flower shows: natural bird’s nests, stuffed birds, butterflies, or other insects, fish, birds, or animals, or cut fruit or
vegetables. Also, wild bird feathers except those for which there is a hunting season in Iowa are not permitted. 27. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or
damage that may occur.
28. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.
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DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Continued)
PRIMARY NOXIOUS WEEDS Buckthorn - Rhamnus sp. L. except R. Frangula Bull Thistle - Cirsium Vulgare (Savi) Tenora Canada Thistle - Cirsium Arvense (I) Scop Field Bindweed - Convolvulus arvenisis L. creeping jennie or pea vine Hoary Cress - Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. whitetop or perennial pepper grass Horsenettle - Solanim carolinese L. bull nettle Leafy Spurge - Euphorbia Esula L. Musk Thistle - Carduus nutans L. Perennial Sowthistle - Sonchus arvensis L. Quackgrass - Agropyron repens (I.) Veauv. Russian Knapweed - Centaurea repens L. Tall Thistle - Cirsium altissimum (L.) Spring-field thistle
SECONDARY NOXIOUS WEEDS
Buckhorn Plantain - Plantago Ianceloate L. - rib grass Cocklebur - Xanthium Strumarium L. Wild Sunflower - Helianthus annus L. - common sunflower Curly dock - Rumex crispus L. - sour dock, yellow dock Poison hemlock - Conium maculatum L. - deadly hemlock Puncturevine - Tribulus terrestrus L. - caltrop, burnut, tackweed Red sorrel - Rumex acetosella L. sheep sorrel Smooth dock - Rumex altissumum Wood - pale dock Teasel - Dipsacus sp. Velvetleaf - Abutilon theophrasti Medic - button weed, Indian mallow Wild carrot - Brassica Kaber (DC.) L. C. Wheeler var - Queen Anne’s Lace Wild mustard - Pinnatifida (Stokes) L. C. Wheeler
AWARDS
DESIGN THAT BEST DEPICTS THEME OF SHOW— $5.00 BEST COLOR COLLECTION — $5.00
ALL HORTICULTURE MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR
National Council Accredited Flower Show Judges will do the judging. The “Standard System of Award” will be used as set forth in the “Handbook for Flower
Shows,” 2017 Edition and authorized revisions. Decisions of the judges will be final.
Class 1 Senior Horticulture (First Show)
Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75
Lot 1. Ageratum, 2 sprays 2. Amaranths (Summer Poinsettia), 1 stalk 3. Amaranths, 1 stalk, any other variety 4. Asters, single, 3 blooms 5. Asters, double, 3 blooms 6. Asters, Pompom, 1 spray 7. Bachelor Buttons, 3 stems 8. Balloon Flower (Platycodon), 1 stem 9. Begonia, Tuberous, 1 bloom and a leaf in a shallow dish
10. Calendula, 3 blooms 11. Calibrachoa, (Million Bells), 3 sprays 12. Celosia, crested, 1 stem 13. Celosia, plumed, 1 stem
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DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Continued)
14. Chrysanthemum, 1 spray
a) annual b) perennial 15. Cleome, 1 stem 16. Coleus, 3 stems 17. Coreopsis, 3 stems 18. Cosmos, 3 stems 19. Daisy Gloriosa, (Rudbeckia), 3 stems
a) single b) double 20. Daisy Shasta, single, 3 stems
a) single b) double
21. Delphinium, 1 spike 22. Dianthus, 3 stems 23. Gaillardia, 3 stems 24. Golden Glow, 1 spray 25. Helenium, 3 stems 26. Hibiscus, 1 bloom, in a shallow dish 27. Impatiens, 1 spray 28. Larkspur, 3 stems 29. Lily, (Tiger), 1 stem 30. Lily, (Asiatic hybrid), 1 stem 31. Lily, (Trumpet hybrid), 1 stem 32. Lily, (Oriental hybrid), 1 stem 33. Lily (Orienpet – OT), 1 stem 34. Lily, (any true lily not listed), 1 stem 35. Marigold, small, (under 2 inches), 2 sprays 36. Marigold, (2 to 4 inches), 3 stems 37. Marigold, large, (over 4 inches), 3 stems 38. Marigold Collection, 5 stems, different blooms, names 39. Nasturtium, 3 blooms 40. Nicotiana, 1 stem 41. Pansies, 3 blooms 42. Petunias, single, white, 1 spray 43. Petunias, single, red, 1 spray 44. Petunias, single, pink, 1 spray 45. Petunias, single, purple, 1 spray 46. Petunias, single, pink, bi-color, 1 spray 47. Petunias, single, purple, bi-color, 1 spray 48. Petunias, single, yellow, 1 spray 49. Petunias, double, white, 1 spray 50. Petunias, double, red, 1 spray 51. Petunias, double, pink, 1 spray 52. Petunias, double, purple, 1 spray 53. Petunias, double, pink, bi-color, 1 spray 54. Petunias, double, purple, bi-color, 1 spray 55. Petunias, double, yellow, 1 spray 56. Petunias, any other not listed, (named), 1 spray 57. Salvia, blue, 3 spikes 58. Salvia, red, 3 spikes 59. Salvia, any other color, 3 spikes 60 Scabiosa, 3 stems 61. Snapdragons, 3 stalks 62. Strawflower, (Helichrysum), 3 stems 63. Sunflower, 1 stem (stem not over 15 inches)
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64. Sweet Peas, annual, 3 stems 65. Sweet Peas, perennial, 3 stems 66. Verbena, 3 sprays 67. Zinnia, small, (under 2 inches), 3 blooms 68. Zinnia, medium, (2 to 4 inches), 3 blooms 69. Zinnia, large, (over 4 inches), 3 blooms 70. Zinnia, (ruffled or quilled), 3 blooms 71. Zinnia Collection, 5 mixed colors 72. Color collection, pink, 5 specimens, (named) 73. Color collection, red, 5 specimens, (named) 74. Color collection, yellow, 5 specimens, (named) 75. Color collection, white, 5 specimens, (named) 76. Color collection, purple, 5 specimens, (named) 77. Color collection, mixed colors, 5 specimens, (named) 78. Any other annual not listed, (named)
a) small b) large 79. Any other perennial not listed, (named) a) small b) large
(no hosta, daylilies or roses-enter in 2nd show.)
80. Any Herbs, 3 stems, (named) 81. Shrubs & Trees- (No Longer than 30” in length, exhibit evergreens on a paper plate. Arboreal Award Rosette available.)
A. Branch grown for beauty of foliage. 1) Shrub 2) Tree – deciduous
B. Evergreen 1) Branch suitable for flower arranging 2) 3 different specimens – named
C. Flowering Shrub (in bloom – deciduous) D. Fruited branch for birds.
ARTISTIC DESIGN DIVISION “Equines, Bovines and Little Buckaroos!”
Designs are judged by scale of points as follows:
Conformance (to schedule requirements) 20
Design (elements organized/principles of design) 42
Artistic Concept (in selection and/or organization) 12
Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) 10
Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) 16
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Premiums 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Section A. Table Artistry – a functional table. Staged in a space 24” wide with a tablecloth overhang of 12”. Place setting for one with no flatware. Design to fit a
full-sized table. (Table Artistry Award Rosette available.) Class 1 “Around the Campfire” (may use paper plate) Class 2 “Buckaroo Birthday Party” Class 3 “Good Morning Sunshine” (a breakfast tray) Class 4 “For Baby Doll” (Using a petite design. Miniature place setting for one, staged on cloth napkin) Section B. Designer’s Choice – your choice of plant materials. (Designer’s Choice Award Rosette available.) Class 5 “Wagon Wheels” Class 6 “Line Dance” Class 7 “Stirrup Some Fun!!” Section C. Distinction – all dried plant materials. (Award of Distinction Rosette available.) Class 8 “Lasso Some Lovelies” Class 9 “Ride Off Into the Sunset” Class 10 “High Ho Silver”
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Section D. Tricolor – must be all fresh plant material. (Tricolor Award Rosette available.)
Class 11 “Show Ring”
Class 12 “Calico Garden
Class 13 “Happy Trails to You”
Section E. Petite Designs– designer’s choice of plant material. (Petite Award Rosette available.)
Class 14 “Tin Star” – design not more than 5” in any direction
Class 15 “Hey There Shorty!” – design not more than 5” in any direction
Class 16 “Get along Little Doggie” – design not more than 8” in any direction
Section F. Novice – for new exhibitors, all green designs in a green container.
Class 17 “Greener Pastures”
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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW
(Sponsored by the Hamilton County Fair)
SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne McCormick ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT: Town & Country Garden Club Committee
JUDGING: 1:00 p.m., Saturday of the Fair All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon, Saturday of the Fair.
All exhibits will be released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. No pre-registration - tags may be picked up at office. Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
SAME RULES AS FIRST FLOWER SHOW
GLADIOLUS
Specimens will be judged on:
Color 20% Size 5%
Form 10% Stem and Stalk 25%
Number Florets 10% Substance & Texture 10%
Placement 10% Pose 10%
In measuring Gladiolus, measure lowest floret at widest point.
Gladiolus size:
Miniature: under 2-1/2 inches Large: 3-1/2 to 4 inches
Medium: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches Giant: over 4 inches
ROSE
Specimens will be judged on:
Color 25% Size 10%
Foliage 10% Stem and Stalk 10%
Form 25% Substance & Texture 20%
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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Continued)
DAHLIAS
Specimens will be judged on:
Color 20% Pose 5%
Depth 5% Size 10%
Distinction 5% Stem and Stalk 10%
Foliage 10% Substance & Texture 15%
Form 20%
AWARDS
DESIGN THAT BEST DEPICTS THEME OF THE SHOW — $5.00 BEST OVERALL DAHLIA — $5.00
BEST OVERALL GLADIOLAS − $3.00 BEST AFRICAN VIOLET − $3.00
BEST OVERALL DAYLILY — $3.00 BEST OVERALL HOUSEPLANT − $3.00
JIM & BARBARA SYLVESTER AWARD (best overall Junior exhibit) - $10.00 BETTY NAIL AWARD (best miniature design) - $10.00 AWARD OF HORTICULTURE EXCELLENCE - $5.00
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD (Design) - $5.00 SWEEPSTAKES AWARD (Horticulture) - $5.00
ALL HORTICULTURE MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR
Class 1 Senior Horticulture (Second Show)
Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75
All Gladious Lots will be subdivided by color as follows: a. Red, 1 spike b. White, 1 spike c. Yellow, gold, or orange, 1 spike d. Purple, lavender, or blue, 1 spike e. Green, 1 spike f. Pink, 1 spike g. Black or wine, 1 spike h. Bi-color, 1 spike
Lot No. 1. Gladiolus, true miniature (up to 2-1/2 inches) 2. Gladiolus, medium (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches) 3. Gladiolus, large (3-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches) 4. Gladiolus, giant (over 4-1/2 inches) 5. Gladiolus, collection, 5 mixed colors
All Dahlia Lots will be subdivided by color as follows: a. White b. Yellow c. Orange or flame d. Bronze e. Light or dark pink f. Lavender or purple g. Red h. Dark Red i. Light Blend j. Dark blend k. Bi-color l. Variegated
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DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Continued)
6. Decorative Dahlias - A size (8” or bigger) 7. Decorative Dahlias - B (6-8”)& BB size (4-6”) 8. Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias - A size (8” or bigger) 9. Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias - B (6-8”) & BB size (4-6”)
10. Dahlias, pompom - up to 2” 11. Dahlias, miniature - over 2-1/2” to 3-1/2” 12. Dahlias, balls - over 3-1/2” 13. Any other Dahlia not listed above
All Rose Lots 14 through 22 will be subdivided by color as follows: a. White & near white b. Light Yelow c. Medium Yellow d. Deep Yellow e. Yellow Blend f. apricot & apricot blend g. Orange & organize blend h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend i. Orange-red & orange-red blend j. Light pink k. Medium pink l. Deep pink m. Pink blend n. Medium red o. Dark red p. Red blend q. Mauve r. Russet
14. Rose, Hybrid Tea, 1 specimen bloom, without side buds, named 15. Rose, Floribunda, 1 bloom or spray shown as naturally grown, named 16. Rose, Grandiflora, 1 specimen bloom or spray, named 17. Rose, Climbing, 1 bloom or spray shown as naturally grown, named 18. Rose, Miniature, 1 specimen bloom, named 19. Rose, Miniature, spray, naturally grown with more than 1 bloom or bud, named 20. Rose, Mini-Flora, 1 bloom or spray, named 21. Rose, Shrub, 1 bloom or spray 22. Polyanatha Rose, 1 bloom or spray 23. Miscellaneous Roses
a. Rose Collection, 5 mixed colors b. Rose, new for this year, named variety, 1 stem c. Rose Cycle of Bloom, same variety: 1 bud (color must show); 1-exhibition state; 1-full-bown (stamens must show)
24. Ornamental grasses, 3 specimens, names 25. Grass Collection, 5 different specimens, anmes
All Daylily Lots will be subdivided by color as follows. Class bi-color daylily to predominate color a. Yellow b. Orange c. Red d. Pink e. Purple f. Any other color
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26. Daylily, Miniature, (flowers under 3 inches), 1 scape 27. Daylily, Miniature, double, (flowers under 3 inches), 1 scape 28. Daylily, Small (flowers 3 to 4 ½ inches), 1 scape 29. Daylily, Small, double, (flowers 3 to 4 ½ inches), 1 scape 30. Daylily, Large (flowers 4 ½ inches and over), 1 scape 31. Daylily, Large, double, (flowers 4 ½ inches and over), 1 scape 32. Daylily Spider, 1 scape 33. Daylily Collection, 5 different specimens (exhibited in separate containers, labeled/named individually, but kept together in some matter)
All Hostas Lots (Exception: Collections) exhibits shall be leaves of the same cultivar. Measure the width of the leaf of a mature plant for the variety. 34. Hosta, Miniature (up to 2 inches), 2 leaves 35. Hosta, Small (2 to 4 inches), 3 leaves 36. Hosta, Medium (4” up to 6 inches) 3 leaves 37. Hosta, Large, (6” up to 8 inches), 3 leaves 38. Hosta, Ex-large, (over 8 inches), 2 leaves 39. Hosta Collection, 5 different specimens (exhibited in separate containers, labeled/named individually, but kept together in some matter.)
40. Conefllower (Echinacea) 3 stems 41. Coral Bells (heuchera), 3 leaves 42. Sedum, 1 stem 43. Yarrow, (Archillea), 3 stems) 44. Clematis, (at least 6 inches), 1 stem 45. Lamb’s Ear (Stachys), 1 specimen
Class 2 Senior Horticulture (Second Show)
Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75
Lots
1. African Violets (blooming plants) single crown
a. Single White g. Double Purple
b. Single Pink h. Double Red
c. Single Purple i. Double Bi-color
d. Single Red j. Miniature, any color
e. Single Bi-color k. Double White
f. Double Pink l. Any other color 2. Fibrous Begonia, single flowered 3. Fibrous Begonia, double bloom 4. Fibrous Begonia, angel wing 5. Any other Begonias not listed 6. Cactus, 1 only , named 7. Cactus, at least 3 different varieties in one container, named 8. Succulent, 1 only, named 9. Succulent, ast least 3 different varieties in one container, named
10. Cactus and succulents, at least 3 different varieties in one container, named 11. Geranium, single or double flowered 12. Fern 13. Baby Tears 14. Any other potted plant, named
a. Foliage b. Flowering
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Lots 15 through 17 will be exhibitor’s choice of plants and number. Include name of plants on tag. 15. Window-Box 16. Um Combination Planter 17. Miniature (Fairy) Gardens (A miniature landscape. Accessories permitted.)
a. Small (not over 12” in diameter) b. Large (12” and over)
Potted or Hanging Plants. One plant per pot. 18. Ivy 19. Philodendron 20. Pothos 21. Spider (Airplane) 22. Swedish Ivy 23. Any other plant not listed, named
ARTISTIC DESIGN DIVISION
“Equines, Bovines and Little Buckaroos!”
Designs are judged by scale of points as follows:
Conformance (to schedule requirements) 20
Design (elements organized/principles of design) 42
Artistic Concept (in selection and/or organization) 12
Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) 10
Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) 16
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Class 3 (Second Show)
Premiums: 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
Designers Choice of materials used. Accessories permitted.
Lot 1 “Bandana Days” – design staged in a provided niche 16” x 20” x9 ½” deep (limited to 4 entries)
Lot 2 “Grand Prize” – to be staged on a pedestal
Lot 3 “The Old Watering Hole” (an expanse of water or underwater design)
Lot 4 “Lucky Horseshoe”
Lot 5 “Chore Time” (May use an antique)
Lot 6 “School Day Memories”
Lot 7 “Barn Dance”
Lot 8 “Ropin’ In the Round Pen”
Lot 9 “Country Western Music”
Lot 10 “Home on the Range” (may use a cooking utensil)
Lot 11 “Don’t Fence Me In”
Lot 12 “Be There With Bells On” Lot 13 “Howdy Folks” ( design suitable to hang on a door. Designers choice of materials.)
Lot 14 “Baby Buckaroo” ( design not more than 5” any direction)
Lot 15 “Two Bits” design not more than 5” any direction
Lot 16 “Rodeo Buckle” (design not more than 8” in any direction)
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DEPARTMENT L - PHOTOGRAPHY SUPERINTENDENT: Brenda Cousins-Cormaney
JUDGING: 8:00 a.m. Wednesday of the Fair Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.
RULES
Registration: July 16--21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended but entries will be accepted until Noon, Monday of the Fair.
1. All entries must be in place by 2:00 p.m. Tuesday of the Fair 2. All photographs must be mounted and unframed. There should be no hooks or wires attached. Do NOT cover photos with acetate or glass. Maximum size
is 16” x 20” (including matting.) NOTE: The ideal size for Iowa State Fair photo display are those which are 11” x 14” (including matting.)
3. Attach entry tag to the lower left corner of photo as it faces you. 4. Do not need to know if Digital just Disposable (take off the box). 5. Description is important. Example: “Mountain View” not just “Color Landscape.” 6. No work previously exhibited in Hamilton County Fair Open Class will be accepted. Work must be original and the work of the photographer. Amateur work
only please.
7. Up to 2 works per photographer per lot for Seniors — 3 for Juniors. 8. Junior class (15 and under) with blue entry tags. Junior age categories are as follows: 1-6 years old, 7-12 years old and 13-15 years old. May enter any
class. All juniors will receive a participant ribbon. 9. Special needs will have a red entry tag. Special needs include anyone from the Friends Forever, Nursing Homes or Special Ed Classes.
10. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In articles having no competition, judge will not award the top premium unless he/she feels the exhibit is
worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.)
119. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss
or damage that may occur. 12. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.
SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST OF SHOW IN COLOR CLASS — $25 & ROSETTE BEST OF SHOW IN BLACK & WHITE CLASS — $25 & ROSETTE BEST JUNIOR ENTRY---$25 & ROSETTE
Premiums: 3.00 2.00 1.00 CATEGORIES CLASS 1- Advanced- Includes individuals who have taken photography classes or seminars, participates in a photography club CLASS 2- Amateur- anyone who is strictly a recreational or hobby photographer CLASS 2SP- Amateur Special Needs CLASS 3- Junior/ Student CLASS 3SP-Junior/Student Special Needs CLASS 1 CLASS 2 Lot Lot 1. Color — Landscape 1. Black & White-Landscape 2. Color — People 2. Black & White- People 3. Color — Animal, bird, etc., (any live creature) 3.Black & White- Animal, bird, etc.(any live creature) 4. Color — Things 4.Black & White -Things 5. Color — Plants 5. Black & White- Plants
CLASS 3 Lot 1. Special Occasions — Holidays, birthdays, weddings, etc. 2. Before and After 3. Previous Hamilton County Fairs 4. Photos taken with a disposable camera or the like 5. Sports action black & white or color
Exhibitors must indicate on the entry tag the type of camera that was used to take the photo (such as digital, disposable, 35mm)
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DEPARTMENT L – PHOTOGRAPHY (Continued)
CLASS 4 Lot 1. Anything Goes! Tones, solarized, tinted, computer enhanced, etc. Must be done in photographic paper and involve a photographic process at some
point in the creation may include pin hole camera photography, solargrams. Must have original photo to compare. (Black & White or Color)
CLASS 5 Theme Class: Equines, Bovines and Little Buckaroos. Photos that express the theme of this year’s county fair. Photos can be in color or black/white.
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4-H AND VOAG AG-FFA DEPARTMENT Hamilton County Extension Office (Phone: 515-832-9597)
311 Bank Street, Webster City, IA 50595
extension.iastate.edu/hamilton
Leah Feltz-County Youth Coordinator
Stacie Iles-Office Manager
Sue Schmitz-Program Coordinator
Yvonne McCormick-Horticulturist
FFA Advisors Carlton Ness-South Hamilton
Kurt Veldhuizen and Danika Klaver-Webster City
Hamilton County 4-H Councils
Intermediate Council: Senior Council:
Carly Appel Emma Bailey Jake Lahr
Abby Gallentine Daniel Blankenship Taylor Mason
Erin Hassebrock Gemma Borer Stacey Meyer
Amanda Ostrem Gianna Borer McKenna Mitchell
Devon Stoakes Kaelyn Butz Kaylee Oskvig
Rori Snethen Abby Ervin Malaise Runyan
Riley Walker Morgan Gallentine Lexie Schwerin
Aspen Wibholm Katie Greenfield Gracie Smith
Teagan Gourley Gabbi Struchen
Marla Grubb Sheldon Tapper
Ellly Hassebrock Jessica Woodall
Shea Hassebrock Jillian Woodall
Ashlyn Hay
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Hamilton County 4-H Project Leaders
Aerospace-Open (contact Extension Office to volunteer)
Bucket/Bottle Calf- Breanna Signorin, Katie Holdgrafer,
MaKayla Tapper
Jr. Leader: Ashlyn Hay, Ty Skartvedt, Sheldon Tapper,
Riley Walker
Bottle Goat – Breanna Signorin, Kaleigh Greufe
Jr. Leader: Taylor Adamski, Gage Koster
Bottle Lamb – Breanna Signorin; Brad Burtnett Monica Hild
Jr. Leaders: Lily Skartvedt, Stacey Meyer, Teagan
Gourley
Clothing – Open (contact Extension Office to volunteer)
Communications – Open (contact Extension to volunteer)
Dog Obedience – Donna Moore, Virgene Monthei, Taylor
Johnson & Cassie Sego
FLL Team – Open (contact Extension Office to volunteer)
Food & Nutrition – Open (contact Extension to volunteer)
Goats-Dairy—Cindy McCollough
Jr. Leader: Levi Greufe
Horticulture – Yvonne McCormick,
Horse – Angela DeLaRiva, Rhianna Wallace
Jr. Leaders – Ella Carlson
Photography – Open (contact Extension Office to volunteer)
Poultry – Mike Tempel
Jr. Leaders: Marla Grubb, Trey Tempel
Rabbit – Chelsea Gerard,
Jr. Leaders: Adalie Schwandt
Science & Technology – Open (contact E.O. to volunteer)
Archery – Troy Johnson
Visual Arts – Open (contact Extension Office to volunteer)
Woodworking – Open (contact Extension Office to
volunteer)
Hamilton County 4-H Clubs
Boone Boosters
Kent & Milissa Bailey
Cass Red Cardinals
Gerry Gourley, Kris Walker, Jaclyn MacRunnel
Clear Lake Sailors Suzanne Sogard, Shelley Woodall, Lindsey Ferrie
Freedom Flickers Lori Mason, Lori Estlund, Candy Butz
Kamrar Komets
Brandon & Lisa Tapper, Sara Utrera, Amy Pigsley
Lyon Kings Julie Schroeder, Tammy Schafer-Schwerin
Stratford Spirit
Sharon Bergman, Jenna Williams
W H H
Glenda Meyer, Nicole Chamness
GENERAL RULES FOR ALL
VOAG-FFA & 4-H EXHIBITORS 1. Entries are open to students who are regularly
enrolled in a Hamilton County Vocational
Agriculture department or active Hamilton County
FFA members, who have retained active membership
until November 30, following the fourth National
FFA Convention after graduation from high school,
and/or, entries are open to active Hamilton County 4-
H members who are enrolled in 4-H Online and have
attended 75% of their local club meetings during the
current club year. Entrants failing to comply with
any of the rules are not eligible to exhibit.
2. Swine and sheep entries are open to out-of-county
townships that border Hamilton County (Hardin
County-Alden, Buckeye, Sherman, Concord; Story
County-Lafayette, Howard; Webster County-Colfax,
Washington, Webster, Yell, Hardin; Boone County-
Dodge, Harrison; Franklin County, Oakland). Beef
and horse entries are open to FFA and/or 4-H
members in adjoining counties. (Hardin, Story,
Boone, Webster, Wright, Franklin)
3. All entries must be into FairEntry by 11:59 pm on
the last Monday in June.
http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/2095
4. Insofar as possible, diligence will be used to insure
the safety of all animals and articles entered for
exhibition. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will
the Fair Board or Department Superintendent be
responsible for any loss, injury or damage.
5. All entries must be made in the name of the member
and be the property of the member, except for Horse
6. All exhibitors must have records complete and/or up
to date at the designated time after the fair (VoAg-
FFA, October 1st and 4-H, September 1
st) to be
eligible for premium money and to be allowed to
exhibit at the County Fair.
7. Judges’ decisions will be final and awards made on
their decisions.
8. All exhibitors are to assist with the care and upkeep
of the exhibit buildings during the fair. This will
include regular cleanup of all exhibit buildings.
9. Exhibits are to be entered and removed at the
designated time in the schedule of events.
10. Rule infractions will be subject to the forfeiture of
premiums, stripping of titles, and one year suspension
from showing at the County Fair.
11. Officials request that there be no commercial
advertising in or around exhibit buildings.
12. Any false representation, interference or
unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of any exhibitor
or his/her family to judges or officials throughout the
entire fair will be dealt with by the Hamilton County
Fair Board. Any failures to comply with rules
governing County Fair exhibition will be dealt with
by the Fair Board.
13. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to know the
fair rules.
14. If any large exhibits are selected for State Fair, the
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4-H’er will be responsible for transporting to/from
the State Fair.
4-H EXHIBIT BUILDING GENERAL
RULES & CLASS DESCRIPTIONS This department is open to youth active in Hamilton County
4-H. All exhibitors are responsible for reading and complying
with the Iowa State Fair 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4-H
General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department
exhibit class rules and regulations.
1. 4-H’ers who have completed 4th
grade thru 12th
grade
(or that equivalent) in the current year are eligible to
exhibit at the Hamilton County Fair. (Clover Kids,
K-3rd
grade, are eligible to showcase one exhibit).
2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done
during the current 4-H year.
3. Exhibits that do not comply with the class
description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions,
and/or safety and approved methods will be
disqualified and not put on public display.
4. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what
was learned:
a. Posters may not exceed 24”x 36” in size.
b. Chart boards, graph boards, project
presentation boards, model displays, etc.,
may not exceed 48”x 48”in size. Maximum
size is determined by measuring the flat
(unfolded) dimensions.
c. Display boxes may not exceed 28”x 22” in
height or width and 12” in depth.
5. Endangered and threatened plants and animals
(includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests
many not be used in any exhibit.
6. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used
in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the
exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from
the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted
materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the
original source of all materials/designs used in
exhibits. (See also; Special Rules for Visual Arts and
General Copyright Info for 4-H’ers).
7. The 4-H’ers goal and applicable exhibit standards
will form the basis of the evaluation process.
Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated
learning, workmanship & techniques, and general
appearances & design. Exhibitors will receive
written evaluation comments on the exhibits and an
exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation
rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class.
Rubrics are located online at
extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects-list
8. A written, audio recording, or video recording is to
be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor
should respond briefly to the following questions
about the exhibit:
a. What did you plan to learn/do?
b. What was your exhibit goal(s)?
c. What steps did you take to learn and/or do
this?
d. What were the most important things you
learned?
**Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for
food & nutrition, photography, and visual arts.
9. All judge’s decisions are final.
10. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled and
include the name of the county, lot number, and
exhibitor’s name.
11. No entry fee is required.
12. All static and horticultural exhibits must be checked
into the Exhibit Building on entry day.
13. All exhibits must remain until Sunday of the Fair and
be checked out before being removed. Release time
is 5:00 pm-6:00 pm on Sunday.
14. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from
sending items that have special meaning and/or
historical value as the exhibit or part of the exhibit.
15. The Hamilton County Fair Board and Hamilton
County Extension will use diligence to insure the
safety of articles entered for exhibition, however,
they will not be responsible for damage or loss by
accident, fire, theft, etc.
16. The Hamilton County Fair Board will in no case
assume or pay transportation or delivery charges on
articles sent for exhibition.
Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements
that will be included in the judging process. Members are
encouraged to visit extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects-list to
find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they
create from their 4-H project learning.
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WORK SCHEDULE
FAIRGROUNDS/BARNS CLEAN UP-Monday, July 23rd
,
9:00 am-12:00 pm—All 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitors.
AFTER FAIR EXHIBIT BUILDING CLEAN UP-Sunday,
July 29th
, after 6:00 pm—Kamrar Komets & Lyon Kings
EXHIBIT BUILDING
HOSTS SCHEDULE 1. Wear a 4-H shirt and greet people entering the
Exhibit Building.
2. Walk the aisles to keep a close watch on exhibits and
floors free of litter.
3. Distribute available marketing materials (provided by
Extension Office) to visitors.
4. Each club should make their own schedule to cover
their assigned shift. At least two members and one
adult should always be present. Leaders and parents
may also volunteer as hosts.
5. AM Shifts are 10:00 am to 2:30 pm.
6. PM Shifts are 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Tuesday
After Parade – Staff & 4-H Foundation
Wednesday
AM – Cass Red Cardinals
PM – Boone Boosters
Thursday
AM – WHH
PM – Clear Lake Sailors
Friday
AM – Kamrar Komets
PM – Stratford Spirit
Saturday
AM – Lyon Kings
PM – Freedom Flickers
Sunday
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Extension Council
JUDGING SCHEDULE – Exhibit Building
Sunday, July 22nd
5:30 pm – Clover Kids Judging—Van Diest Building
6:00 pm – Clover Kids Pet Show—Van Diest Building
Monday, July 23rd
Check In: Van Diest and Ed Prince Building before Club
Judging
Judging in Ed Prince Building: 4-H Home Economics,
Poster Art, Personal Development, Visual Arts Science,
Mechanics, Engineering, Ag & Natural Resources
Judging in Van Diest Building: Photography, Horticulture
Club Judging Schedule:
Schedule will be posted after Fair entries are submitted. Time
allotted will be based on number of entries per club.
*Clubs will have all their exhibits judged during their
scheduled time, moving from department to department.
Sunday, July 29th
– 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
RELEASE OF ALL EXHIBITS
Any exhibits leaving the Exhibit Building prior to 5:00 pm will
mean forfeiture of premium, loss of ribbons/titles, and a one
year ban from showing at the Hamilton County Fair.
4-H CLUB BOOTH COMPETITION All booths located in the 4-H Exhibit Building will be judged
on Wednesday. Criteria for evaluation will include:
1. Each club should decorate their booth around the
current Fair theme “EQUINES, BOVINES AND
LITTLE BUCKAROOS”
2. Originality
3. Organization
4. All exhibits visible and clearly identified.
Club Booth Premiums:
1st
- $15.00 2nd
- $12.50 3rd
- $10.00 All Others - $5
PRIDE OF IOWA CONTEST DEPARTMENT 1 – CLASS A
LOT NUMBERS:
204 – Junior Pride of Iowa
205 – Intermediate/Senior
1. The Pride of Iowa Contest will be held Thursday,
July 26th
in the Ed Prince Building beginning at 5:00
pm.
2. There is no speaking involved in the presentation. Contestants will have 10 minutes to prepare their
product.
3. Individuals times will be assigned.
4. Contestants may select any recipe using at least one
ingredient that is a product of Iowa. For example;
meat, dairy products, corn, honey, etc.)
5. Categories will be beverage, main dish, dessert,
salad, and snack.
6. Contestants must provide their own ingredients and
equipment. No mixes will be used for the Pride of
Iowa product, but a mix may be used as an
ingredient.
7. Contestants may bring the product already completed
to be used for judging and sampling. Please do not
depend of ovens to complete the product.
8. Each contestant must make a poster which includes
the recipe used, their name, club name, and source of
the recipe. Poster will be used during the
presentation and must be left with the finished
product. Note about copyright: 4-H’er needs to give
credit to where the recipe was found. Recipe should
not be duplicated and distributed without the
publisher’s approval.
9. All members will wear a 4-H shirt during their
presentation. Hair should be pulled back and
covered. An apron may also be worn.
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Challenge Class & Pride of Iowa Premiums:
Purple - $5.00 Blue - $4.00 Red-$3.00 White- $2.00
FOOD & NUTRITION YOUTH
CHALLENGE CLASS DEPARTMENT 2 – CLASS B
LOT NUMBERS:
206 – Junior Food & Nutrition Challenge
207 – Intermediate Food & Nutrition Challenge
208 – Senior Food & Nutrition Challenge
1. Challenge class is based on all participants using the
same recipe and aiming to achieve a perfect standard
product.
2. Any 4-H member is eligible to enter. Member does
not need to be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project.
3. Limit one entry per member.
4. Entry should be placed on a firm disposable plate and
sealed inside a plastic bag. Entry tag must be
attached.
5. Entry will be judged on standard product qualities
during scheduled club judging.
6. No written recipe or write up is required.
7. Use the following recipe to present your best cake.
Do not substitute or change ingredients.
RECIPE FOR 2018
CHALLENGE CLASS Heavenly Angel Food Cake
Source: BettyCrocker.com
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup cake flour
1 ½ cups egg whites (12)
1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
½ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1. Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 375ºF.
2. Mix powdered sugar and flour; set aside. Beat egg whites
and cream of tartar in large bowl with electric mixer on
medium speed until foamy. Beat in granulated sugar, 2
tablespoons at a time, on high speed, adding vanilla,
almond extract and salt with the last addition of sugar.
Continue beating until stiff and glossy meringue forms.
Do not underbeat.
3. Sprinkle sugar-flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, over
meringue, folding in just until sugar-flour mixture
disappears. Push batter into ungreased angel food cake
pan (tube pan), 10x4 inches. Cut gently through batter
with metal spatula.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cracks feel dry and top
springs back when touched lightly. Immediately turn pan
upside down onto heatproof funnel or bottle. Let hang
about 2 hours or until cake is completely cool. Loosen
side of cake with knife or long, metal spatula; remove
from pan.
2018 PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE
CLASS
Theme: “Hamilton County Parks”
DEPARTMENT 3– CLASS C
LOT NUMBERS:
210 – Junior Photo Challenge
211– Intermediate Photo Challenge
212 – Senior Photo Challenge
1. Participants may enter 1 photo. It MUST be taken in
Hamilton County, Iowa.
2. The place where the photo was taken must be
documented on the back of the photo.
3. The entries are to be 5”x 7” and mounted (either
surface or window mounts). Judging will be done
during scheduled club exhibit judging.
4. Photos depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities
(including trespassing), will NOT be judged or
displayed.
STATIC EXHIBITS
Static Exhibit Premiums:
Purple, $2.00 Blue, $1.50 Red, $1.25 White $1.00
State Fair, $5.00 Alternate State Fair, $2.50
ANIMALS
10110 Animal Science – An exhibit (other than the animal
itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal
including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony,
meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine.
Ownership of animal is not required.
10120 Veterinary Science – An exhibit that shows learning
about keeping animals healthy.
AGRICULTURE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
10210 Crop Production – An exhibit that shows learning
about the growth, use, and value of field crops.
10220 Environment & Sustainability – An exhibit that
shows the connections between humans and their
environment including energy, stewardship,
conservation, entomology, fish & wildlife, and/or
forestry. Includes collections.
10230 Horticulture & Plant Science – An exhibit that
shows learning about the growth, use, and value of
plants, soils, small fruits production, vegetable &
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flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc. (Garden
crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H
Horticulture Department).
10235 Home Grounds Improvement- An exhibit that
shows learning about landscape plans, selection of
landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home
yard improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc.
10240 Outdoor Adventures – An exhibit that shows
learning about backpacking, biking, camping,
canoeing, fishing, hiking, or other outdoor activities.
10250 Safety & Education in Shooting Sports – An
exhibit that shows learning about safe and
responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or
wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include
actual firearms. Archery equipment is allowed if
arrow tips are removed.)
10260 Other Agriculture & Natural Resources – An
exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or
natural resources and does not fit in any of the
classes listed above.
CREATIVE ARTS
10310 Music – An exhibit that shows learning about
musical performance, composition & arrangements,
instruments, musical styles or history.
10320 Photography – An exhibit, either photo(s) or an
educational display, that shows learning about
photography from choosing a camera to modifying a
photo. Still photos only, not video.
Photography Special Rules
1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.
They may be processed from negatives, slides, or
digital cameras and computer manipulation
programs. Photographs must have been taken since
your county fair of the previous year.
2. Photographs should be a minimum of 4” x 6”.
Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single
photographs may not exceed 11” x 14”. Exception:
Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.
3. All photographs must be printed on photographic
paper.
4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board
showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount
borders [window mat or flat mount directly on
board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting
boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting
done professionally.
• 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions
such as border, color and size. Framed
photographs (including floating frames) will
not be judged.
5. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear
plastic covering.
6. A series is a group of photographs [3 to 5] that are
related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must
be mounted together in story order or sequence.
Finished size of individual photographs in a series
should not exceed 6” x 8”.
7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the
photo before changes.
8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste
and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.
9. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal
activities (including trespassing) will not be
displayed.
10. 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo
Exhibit Label to provide required information for
photo exhibits.
11. A maximum of 6 photos may be entered.
10325 Digital Photography Exhibit – A photo or series of
photos submitted electronically, not printed. Photos in
this class will be submitted, viewed, evaluated, and
displayed electronically.
Digital Photography Special Rules
1. Photos may be either black & white or color.
2. Photos will not be printed.
3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos.
A series is a group of photos (3 to 5) that are related
or tell a step-by-step story. Series photo entries must
have all photos in the series viewable at the same
time.
4. Photos entered should be submitted in the highest
resolution possible. A finished file size of 1 MB-3
MB is recommended.
5. Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and
commonly used format for ease of viewing.
6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste
and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.
7. Photos depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities
(including trespassing) will not be displayed.
8. 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo
Exhibit Label to provide required information for
photo exhibits. The label may be submitted
electronically with the photo entry.
9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the
same evaluation criteria used for printed photographs.
10340 Alternative/Creative Photography – A single
photograph or photographic image that has been
created with an alternative photographic process, or a
photograph that was creatively edited or modified
beyond reality in a creative, imaginative and
experimental way to make it more interesting and
visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple
overlapped photographs.
Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules:
1. Photograph/Image must be mounted on foam
core no smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than
10” x 10” in height and width. No matting and
no framing is allowed, put your creativity into
the photography!
2. Photograph/Image can be created from film
negative, digital negative, or digitally
manipulated in computer.
3. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or
other flat material.
4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back
with required information for photo exhibits.
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Include information about the processes used.
5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be
appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting,
photographs depicting unsafe practices or
illegal activities (including trespassing) will not
be displayed.
10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display- An exhibit
that demonstrates learning about photography that
does not fit into any previous photography class. This
class includes photos printed on canvas, fabric,
ceramic, etc. as part of an educational display
showing learning about printing techniques, display,
merchandising, etc.
10350 Visual Arts – An exhibit that shows learning through
original art, exploration or an art technique, or study
of any other visual arts topic.
Visual Arts Special Rules
1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not
be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds
(greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the
appropriate surface for a process technique or
application of original design.
2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source of
inspiration of the design, design sketches or other
process for creating the object and design must be
included.
3. Original works of art must be a creative expression
of a design unique to the artist, or represent a
significant modification to an existing design to
make a new and original statement by the artist.
4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is
prohibited without the written permission of the
original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted
or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials
in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written
permission has been obtained from the copyright or
trademark holder/owner. For additional information,
see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at
extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
10410 Child Development – An exhibit that shows
learning about children. Examples: child care,
growth & development, safety & health, children
with special needs, and careers in child development.
10420 Clothing and Fashion- Constructed/Sewn
Garments & Accessories – A constructed garment
or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other
process) that shows learning about style, fashion,
design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of
fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended
to be worn by humans.
10422 Clothing and Fashion – Purchased Garments &
Accessories – Purchased garments or accessories that
shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty
spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and
clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn
by humans.
10424 Clothing and Fashion – Other Ideas/Educational
Exhibits- Any other educational exhibit that shows
learning about clothing and fashion including but not
limited to design illustrations, exploration of clothing
styles, careers, clothing care, etc.
Clothing and Fashion Special Rule:
Outfits or accessories which were worn during the
Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a
Fair exhibit.
10430 Consumer Management – An exhibit that shows
learning through budgeting, comparison shopping,
money management, and consumer rights and
responsibilities.
10440 Food & Nutrition – Prepared and Preserved Product
- An exhibit of a prepared or preserved food product
that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking,
eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices,
or food preservation through the making of a
prepared or preserved food product. See Food &
Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for
Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for
additional information regarding prepared and
preserved food products.
10445 Food & Nutrition – Educational Display - An
educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that
shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating
and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food
preservation.
See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods
for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” for
additional information regarding prepared and
preserved food products.
Food & Nutrition Special Rules
1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or
portray a food safety risk will not be accepted,
judged, or displayed.
2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for
human consumption.
3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked, or
cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.
4. Products that require refrigeration will not be
accepted, judged or displayed.
5. Meat jerky products are prohibited.
6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food
exhibit and source credited.
7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation
Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1,
2017 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State
University guidelines for home food preservation
must be used.
8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product
samples. One will be opened for evaluation and
discarded; the second will be placed on display and
returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food
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products will be discarded when removed from
display.
9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable
plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in
a resealable plastic bag with entry tag fastened
outside the bag.
10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or
production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.
10450 Health – An exhibit that shows learning through
food choices, safe activities and skills such as first
aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices.
10460 Home Improvement – An exhibit that shows
learning in planning, improving and caring for your
home living space, including extended personal
living areas immediately adjacent to the home.
Exhibits may include new or
refinished/reclaimed/restored items.
10470 Sewing & Needle Arts – Constructed item (sewn,
knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows
learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or
other needle arts. May include the construction of
household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table
runners, quilts, wall hangings, or other items.
Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by
humans.
10472 Sewing and Needle Arts – Other
Ideas/Educational Exhibits – Any other educational
exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle
arts including but not limited to construction
techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design
illustrations, decorative processes, careers.
10480 Other Family and Consumer Science - An exhibit
that demonstrates learning about a family and
consumer science topic that does not fit any previous
Family & Consumer Science class listed.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
10510 Citizenship and Civic Engagement – An exhibit
that shows learning about or contributing to your
community, your country or your world.
10520 Communication – An exhibit that shows learning
about written, oral, and visual communication skills
in their many forms.
10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit – Special
poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-
H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of
the following themes:
4-H is…(open to 4-H’ers interpretation)
Join 4-H
4-H Grows…(4-H.org or national marketing
theme)
Your Passport to Adventure (2018 Iowa 4-H
Youth Conference theme)
Nothing Compares to 4-H Moments
(variation of Iowa State Fair theme)
Poster Communication Special Rules
1. Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered.
2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to,
standard poster board or foam core board—size
minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.
3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be
any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic,
charcoal, oils, collage.
4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to
make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch
above the poster or foam core board.
5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit
Entry Form attached to the back.
6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact
copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa
4-H Youth Conference theme logo.
7. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster.
8. All 4-H Communication Poster participants will be
given Certificates of Recognition and written
evaluation comments. Outstanding posters will
receive Seals of Merit. Superior poster will receive
Seals of Excellence.
10540 Digital Storytelling – Any exhibit that demonstrates
the application of technology to produce a creative
move/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished
movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard,
editing techniques, using digital video software,
production techniques, or other display to share what
was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained
for any non-original material included as part of a
film/movie/video.
10550 Leadership – An exhibit that shows learning about
leadership skills and influencing others in a positive
way.
10560 Self-Determined – An exhibit that shows learning as
part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other
class.
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY
10610 Mechanics – Any exhibit that shows skills or
learning about general mechanics or engineering
solutions or that involve a combination of skills.
10612 Automotive- Repaired or restored vehicles.
10612 Electric- Constructed or repaired article or
educational display that shows skills or learning
about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical
energy sources, safety, etc.
10615 Small Engine-Repaired or restored operating engine
or educational display or other type exhibit that
shows skills or learning about small engines. This
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class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors,
small motorcycles, go-karts, etc
10616 Tractor-Repaired or Restored Tractor
10618 Welding- Constructed item or educational display
that shows skills or learning about welding.
10620 Woodworking – Any exhibit that shows learning
about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses
of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may
include newly constructed or
refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.
10630 Science, Engineering & Technology – Any exhibit
that shows learning about or helps explain how
science and technology help us interact with the
world. Topics include aerospace, biological and
chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth &
climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or
any other application of Science, Engineering, or
Technology.
4-H HORTICULTURE Department 4 Class D
Premiums:
Purple, $2.00 Blue, $1.50 Red, $1.25 White $1.00
State Fair, $5.00 Alternate State Fair, $2.50
1. See 4-H Exhibit Building Rules
2. Each exhibitor may make one entry per exhibit idea
except where noted.
3. Firm white paper plates should be used to contain
most of the entries.
4. Attach entry tag with string through a hold near plate
edge, also write entry number on bottom of plate.
Or, attach entry tag logically and securely. NOTE:
Entry tags should have variety name listed if known.
5. Evaluation will be based on:
Condition; specimens should be clean and
free from blemishes.
Uniformity; specimens should be uniform in
size, maturity and color.
Form; form should be typical of the variety,
regular, and smooth.
Size; specimens should be medium to
moderately large size (over-mature or very
small specimens rate low).
Color; color should be typical of the variety,
and uniform throughout.
LOT NUMBERS
101 – Sweet Corn, 3 ears (in husk)
102 – Plate of 5 cucumbers (small pickling)
103 – Plate of 3 beets
104 – One head of cabbage
105 – Plate of 3 carrots
106 – Plate of 2 cucumbers (slicing)
107 – Plate of 3 onions (dried)
108 – Plate of 3 yellow onions (dried)
109 – Plate of 3 onions, other (dried)
110 – Plate of 3 hot peppers
111 – Plate of 3 sweet potatoes
112 – Plate of 3 red potatoes
113 – Plate of 3 white potatoes
114 – Plate of 3 potatoes, other
115 – Plate of 6 snap beans
116 – Plate of 1 summer squash
117 – Plate of 1 winter squash
118 – Plate of 6 cocktail or cherry tomatoes
119 – Plate of 3 ripe tomatoes (no green)
120 – Plate of 3 turnips
121 – Plate of 3 kohlrabi
122 – Plate of 3 rhubarb
123 – Plate of 3 gourds
124 – Plate of unusual vegetable (may be any
vegetable not listed above. Include a
reasonable amount of one or more kinds.)
125 – Jumbo vegetable (any of large size)
126 – Novelty/Artistic Figure (made from fruit(s)
and/or vegetable(s) grown by exhibitor.
Accessories allowed.
127 – A display of vegetables raised as the result of
work done in 4-H. May include from 1 to 5
different kinds or species of vegetables,
prepared and displayed as recommended in
publication 4-H 462 “Harvesting and
Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit”
(store.extension.iastate.edu/product/394) for
proper exhibit preparation. Vegetables are to
be judged on the standards listed in the above
publication to an individual species basis.
128 – Single specimen Annual flower (grown by
member and exhibited in clear glass container
with water to keep fresh).
129 – Single specimen Perennial flower (grown by
member and exhibited in clear glass container
with water to keep fresh).
130 - Bulbs, corms or tubers
131 - Other ornamentals
132 – Collection of 5 different flowers, named (may
be 5 different colors or shades of same variety.
Exhibited in a clear glass container).
133 – A decorative arrangement of fresh flowers
and/or plant materials in a vase arranged by
the member from materials grown by the
member.
134 – Houseplant-Blooming Plant (must be owned
and cared by exhibitor at least 5 weeks prior to
Fair. May have more than 1 plant of same
kind in the same container.
135 – Houseplant-Foliage Plant
136 - Cactus or succulent
137 - Dish garden, 3 or more different plants, named
(includes fairy gardens)
138 – One jar of canned vegetables (2 separate
entries of different kinds per person allowed).
Must state process used.
139 – One jar (or glass) canned fruit, jelly or jam
from fruit grown by the garden project
member and canned by the member, with or
without help. (May have two different
entries).
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NOTE: for Lots 138 & 139, use Preserved
Food 4-H Exhibit Label. Only food processed
after August 1 of last year is acceptable.
Current USDA/Iowa State University
guidelines for home food preservation
methods must be used.
SPECIAL CATEGORIES FOR COUNTY FAIR ONLY
140– Bucket of Flowers – A bucket container with
flowers that have been grown by exhibitor and
named as to the varieties planted. Exhibitor
must make and include a waterproof card
listing variety of flowers/plants used. To be
exhibited outside of Floral Hall.
141 – Community Gardens – These are gardens that
are planted and cared for by special group of
4-H’ers or classrooms.
a. Garden Vegetables
b. Garden Herbs
c. Garden Flowers
d. Garden Fruits
e. Creative Creatures (made from
fruits and/or vegetables grown by
exhibitor. Accessories allowed.
4-H COMMUNICATION EVENTS This department is open to youth who are participating in the
4-H Youth Development programs conducted by Iowa State
University Extension. General Communication Rules and Regulations Communications Judging—June 2, 2018
1. Entries are open to enrolled 4-H’ers who have
completed 4th
grade through 12th
grade in 2018.
2. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibit may
be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting
of youth of mixed grades will be entered in the class
of the member in the highest grade level (i.e. a team
with a 5th grader and an 8th grader must be entered
in the intermediate/senior class).
3. Topics selected by the 4-H’er(s) should be an
outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience(s). Topics
should be appropriate for presentation to a general
audience.
4. Participants in the 4-H Communication Programs are
expected to wear appropriate clothing representative
of the 4-H Youth Program and/or the topic of the
presentation.
5. 4-H’ers must use sanitary and safe procedures and
methods at all times. Educational Presentations and
Working Exhibits involving food must follow
established food safety guidelines.
6. All participants are expected to comply with all
copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted
material may not be distributed without
permission. 7. Entry must be made in Fair Entry to receive
premiums.
8. Premiums align with Static Exhibits. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION
11100 Educational Presentation
Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to demonstrate
communication skills by presenting knowledge, information,
or a process to an audience in order to gain a desired response.
Educational Presentation Rules
1. Time limit: Junior presentations (5th & 6
th grade) must
not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior Presentations (7th-
12th grade) must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be
verbally told to “STOP” when they exceed the time limit.
2. Participants must turn in a completed Educational
Presentation Report form during event check-in.
3. 4-H’ers may participate in one Educational
Presentation per year.
4. Presentation content must be the original work of the
presenter(s). Extensive paraphrasing from other sources is
prohibited. Use of brief quotations or excerpts of from other
work(s) is permitted provided the source is identified.
WORKING EXHIBIT
11200 Working Exhibit
Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate,
interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and
experiential way.
Working Exhibit Rules 1. Time limit: Junior Working Exhibits (5
th & 6
th grade)
will be scheduled for a 25 minute period. Intermediate/Senior
Working Exhibits (7th
– 12th grade) will be scheduled for a 45
minute period.
2. Participants must turn in a completed Working
Exhibit Report form during event check-in.
3. 4-H’ers may participate in one Working Exhibit per
year.
SHARE-THE-FUN
11300 Share-The-Fun Program
Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their
skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of
enjoyment.
Share-The-Fun Rules 1. Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed 4th grade
through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2018. Exception: If
the Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the following
criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered
in the Share-The-Fun Program:
At least 80 percent of the performing group must
have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2018.
2. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed
eight minutes in length.
3. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance, and
other entertainment will be acceptable. All performances must
be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.
4. All performers must confirm stage set up, cue music,
necessary equipment, etc. a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the
event.
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
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11400 Extemporaneous Speaking Program
Purpose: Encourage the development of communication
skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts,
prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given a
limited amount of preparation time.
Extemporaneous Speaking Rules
1. Participants must be senior 4-H’ers - completed 9th
through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2018.
2. Program format:
a. Thirty minutes before the program, each
participant will draw three of the available
topics, selecting one to speak on.
The selected topic will not be available to
the other participants in the speaker’s
assigned room. The general nature of the
topics will relate to 4-H. The other two
topics drawn but not chosen will be returned
to the available topics for the other
participants.
b. A preparation room is to be used with one
participant per speaking site admitted initially
and one additional participant per speaking site
admitted each 15 minutes as the program
progresses. A participant may not leave the
preparation room until it is time to speak, nor
may a participant receive help from a parent,
leader, other adult or any other youth. A
program official will assist participants with the
time requirements.
c. All reference material will be screened by a
program official on the following basis:
Participant may bring his/her own books,
magazines or newspaper clippings for
reference during the thirty minutes of
preparation.
Reference material must be printed material
such as books or magazines (cannot be
notes, outlines or speeches prepared by the
participant or by another person for use in
this program).
Some relevant reference material will be
available in the preparation room. This
material will consist of historical material
related to the 4-H program.
d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers
own efforts using approved reference material
that a participant may bring to the preparation
room. No other assistance may be provided.
Plain note cards will be provided for each
participant in the preparation room. If notes are
used, the note cards provided must be used in
delivering the speech.
e. Only notes made during the preparation period
may be used.
f. Each speech shall be not less than four but no
more than six minutes with five minutes
additional time allowed for related questions,
which shall be asked by the judge. The
participant will be shown time cards in an
ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the time keeper.
“Stop” will be said at six minutes.
g. The program timekeeper will introduce each
participant by name and the club he/she
represents. The participant will be expected to
introduce his/her speech by title only.
h. Participants are not permitted to use any props,
gadgets, posters or audiovisuals of any sort. A
podium not will be available.
3. Speeches will be evaluated using the following
criteria:
a. Content related to topic.
b. Knowledge of the subject.
c. Organization of material.
d. Power of expression.
e. Voice.
f. Stage presence.
g. General effect.
h. Response to questions.
4. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant
will be included as a part of the program.
AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT Judging—July 11
th, 9:00 am
Static Exhibit Premiums:
Purple, $2.00 Blue, $1.50 Red, $1.25 White $1.00
State Fair, $5.00 Alternate State Fair, $2.50
Fashion Revue
12101 Junior Fashion Revue
12102 Intermediate Fashion Revue
12103 Senior Fashion Revue
To qualify all participants must:
Model a garment or outfit the participant has
constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or
crocheted during the current 4-H year.
A garment or outfit consisting of one to three pieces
such as party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt,
skirt, active sportswear and/or coats are acceptable as
Fashion Revue entries.
Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered
as garments. If they are used to complete an outfit,
they may be constructed or selected.
All other accessories and undergarments may be
constructed or selected.
The $15 Challenge –
12301 Junior $15 Challenge Event
12302 Intermediate $15 Challenge Event
12303 Senior $15 Challenge Event
To qualify all participants must:
Purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers’ goal or
intended use for the purchased outfit.
Have had individual or county experience(s) in
choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality
and construction features, price, and cost comparison.
Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale,
consignment store, or resale shop (i.e. Goodwill,
Salvation Army, or other stores of this type.) Hand-
me-downs or clothing as gifts that were selected by
the 4-H’er belong in Clothing Selection.
Cost of outfit must be $15 or less, not including
shoes, accessories or undergarments.
Receipt(s) MUST be turned in with the State 4-H
Awardrobe Clothing Event Report Form.
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Clothing Selection –
12201 Junior Clothing Selection
12202 Intermediate Clothing Selection
12203 Senior Clothing Selection
To qualify all participants must:
Select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-
H’er’s goal or intended use for the selected outfit.
Have had individual planned or county experience(s)
in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit,
quality and construction features, price, and cost
comparison.
Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from any
source, including
consignment shops, used clothing stores, etc. Home-
sewn clothing items are not eligible unless the
completed garment was purchased from a used
clothing source. Clothing items which are custom
sewn specifically for the participant are not eligible.
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT
RULES AND REGULATIONS (Also see General Rules in 4-H Section)
1. All animals must have been properly enrolled as a 4-H
project or VoAg-FFA enterprise.
2. All Market Beef must have been weighed in by January
15th
and Market Sheep and Market Meat Goats by May
15th
at a designated time and site. All livestock must
have been identified by May 15th
. Poultry and rabbits
must have tattoos and tags by July 1.
3. Substitute Showman – Excusing a member from
personally exhibiting his/her animal(s) defeats the
important objectives of 4-H/FFA work. Hence, the
management does not approve the use of substitute
showman except in extreme cases. If a 4-H’er of FFA
member is injured or is severely ill at the time of the
show or is involved in another Fair activity with a non-
flexible schedule at which their presence is mandatory
(i.e. another livestock show, queen contest, quiz bowl,
Pride of Iowa) the 4-H’er/FFA member may submit an
application for a substitute showman. The
Superintendents will decide on eligibility. The
substitute showman must be a 4-H’er or FFA member
eligible to exhibit at the Fair, already exhibiting in the
species, and APPROVED IN ADVANCE OF THE
SHOW by the superintendents. Forms for approval may
be obtained from the Extension Office or from the
Extension website. These forms must be filled out
completely and approved IN ADVANCE OF THE
SHOW. If the request is approved, the form will be
handed to the clerk checking the class into the show
ring. An exhibitor, who has more than one animal in a
class, need not secure approval for another eligible
showman (someone already exhibiting in that species) to
exhibit one of his/her animals. However, it is expected
such cases will be brought to the attention of the clerk
checking animals in to the cheek-in area of show ring.
No substitution will be allowed for showmanship lots.
4. All purebred livestock exhibited in breeding classes
must be registered and recorded in the exhibitor’s name
or in partnership with parent or guardian prior to the date
of showing.
5. In the event of two entries in the one class or illness of
exhibitor, a bonafide VoAg-FFA or 4-H member,
enrolled per Items 1 and 2 in General Rules, may show
the animal upon approval of the Department
Superintendent.
6. All animals will be placed on merit basis into blue, red
or white ribbon groups. To be considered for a
champion ribbon and/or trophy, the animals must receive
a blue ribbon and be of championship quality (as
designated by a judge).
7. All exhibitors must comply with the general rules and
health requirements of the Hamilton County Fair.
8. Each exhibitor shall wear the official rust-colored
Hamilton County Fair t-shirt (or a plain white t-shirt)
and long pants when exhibiting in 4-H/FFA shows.
Appropriate shoes (no sandals) should be worn. When
exhibiting in strictly 4-H, a 4-H t-shirt can be worn.
Entrants failing to comply with any of the rules are not
eligible to exhibit.
9. Showmanship – only Hamilton County exhibitors are
eligible to participate in showmanship classes.
Judging will be according to the following criteria, in
order of importance: presenting the animal in ring,
appearance of animal, appearance and merits of
exhibitor, showing any other animals, promptness to
arena. The animal brought into the ring must be the
property of the entrant and must be exhibited in a regular
livestock class.
10. All livestock superintendents MUST adhere to Fair
check-in times.
11. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall
prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday will forfeit premiums,
will be stripped of any titles, and will have a one year
suspension from showing at the Hamilton County
Fair.
12. No straw is allowed in any livestock barns. No bedding
is allowed in beef or dairy pens. EXCEPTION: For
health reasons, bedding (including straw) may be used
for milking dairy cows only. Wood
chips/sawdust/shavings are all owed in the sheep barns.
Sawdust is allowed in the horse barns. Sawdust or
shavings MUST be used in swine pens.
13. Pens must be cleaned and will be checked by
Superintendents following removal of livestock.
Exhibitors failing to do so will forfeit all premiums.
14. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical
defects or conformation in animals exhibited, such as
pumping or injecting air, will be considered as fraud and
deception. This includes no painting (or black adhesive)
above the hooves on beef animals. Fair officials do not
allow the use of diesel fuel on hogs. All animals giving
evidence of such treatment will be barred from
exhibition at the Hamilton County Fair. The Hamilton
County Fair Board will make final rulings. Exception:
False switches will be permitted on beef and tail
extensions on horses.
15. Entry fees must be paid at the time entries are made or
they will not be accepted. No refunds. See individual
Department rules for limitations on entries. Entry fees:
Dairy, Beef $5.00 per head
Bucket/Bottle Calf No Fee
Returning Bucket/Bottle $5.00 per head
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Goats $3.00 per head
Bottle Goats No Fee
Swine $3.00 per head
Horses $3.00 per lot
Sheep $3.00 per head
Bottle Lambs No Fee
Rabbits $3.00 per head
Poultry $3.00 per head
Pets $3.00 per head
Dog Obedience $4 per dog
16. Swine and sheep entries are open to 4-H and FFA
members from out of county townships that border
Hamilton County. Beef and horse entries are open to
4-H and FFA members in adjoining counties.
(Hardin County-Alden, Buckeye, Sherman, Concord;
Story County-Lafayette, Howard; Webster County-
Colfax, Washington, Webster, Yell, Hardin; Boone
County-Dodge, Harrison; Franklin County,
Oakland). Beef and horse entries are open to FFA
and/or 4-H members in adjoining counties. (Hardin,
Story, Boone, Webster, Wright, Franklin)
17. Market livestock will be weighed on entry day only
and WILL NOT be reweighed on sale day.
18. No livestock will be allowed in the auction unless it
has been entered in the 4-H or FFA departments, a
complete record has been kept and the animal has
been shown in the ring.
19. Livestock sold in the auction are not allowed to be
shown at the Iowa State Fair. This is an Iowa State
Fair rule.
20. All Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine
Exhibitors MUST have their FSQA/YQCA
Certification recorded with the Hamilton County
Extension Office in order to be eligible to show at the
Hamilton County and Iowa State Fair.
21. All livestock trailers MUST be stored off site during
Fair week. Trailers will be allowed on the
Fairgrounds Sunday and must be parked on the race
track (lining up on the east side) and will be released
from there starting at 6:00 pm by a Fair Board
Representative. Map located on last page of the Fair
Book.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK,
POULTRY & BIRDS AT COUNTY
4-H AND/OR FFA EXHIBITIONS 1. Iowa 4-H Animal Care & Management Disclosure
Statements for ALL livestock animals and horses
MUST be turned in upon check-in at the Fair. These
are to be filled out and signed. The forms are
available at the Extension Office or online at
extension.iastate.edu/hamilton/page/member-info
2. No individual health certificates will be required on
animals or poultry exhibited at the County Fair but
must be inspected when unloaded or shortly
thereafter by an accredited veterinarian. Dr. Whitney
Lincoln of Webster City is the official vet of the
Hamilton County Fair.
3. All poultry exhibited must come from U.S.
Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have
had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days
of public exhibition and an authorized tester must
have performed the test. If you need to have your
poultry tested, call the Extension Office for licensed
testers.
4. Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined
herds CANNOT be exhibited. Swine exhibitors must
sign an affidavit that states to the best of their
knowledge, swine dysentery and/or pseudo rabies has
not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12
months.
5. Evidence of warts, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye,
draining abscesses or any other contagious or
infectious condition will eliminate the animal from
the show. The decision of the official show vet will be final.
HERDSMANSHIP Herdsmanship will be checked every day during the Fair.
Since a fair is an educational event for everyone in attendance,
it is necessary that the barns and other exhibit places be kept
clean, neat, and well cared for. Exhibits and buildings should
look their best at all times. The overall objective is to
encourage exhibitors to present their livestock, alley, and
pen area to fairgoers in an attractive and appealing
manner. Rules are as follows… 1. Alleyways: Orderly, open to Fair traffic, free from
equipment, swept clean, dry as possible and free of
bedding.
2. Stalls or Pens: Adequate amount of bedding where
allowed, bedding clean and dry, manure hauled out to
correct place, feed and watering pans orderly, chore
pails removed when not being used, gates secured,
stall cards posted and readable, group storage area
clean and neat. All grooming racks must be outside
of barn and kept in a neat, orderly fashion on grounds
and away from entry gates when not in use. Visitors
need to be able to enter the barns.
3. Animals: Clean, groomed, as comfortable as
possible, securely tied or penned in the correct pen,
and correctly fed and watered.
Failure to adhere to herdsmanship rules will result in a
warning to exhibitor(s). If after one warning exhibitors
fail to follow rules, all premiums will be forfeited.
Exhibitor may be banned from showing at future county
fairs if rules are not properly followed.
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DEPARTMENT 10 - SHEEP CLASS A
SUPERINTENDENTS: Marty Johnson, Gerald Gourley ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Larry Bullock Jr., Charlie
Hild, Brad Burnett Check-in Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July
25 Judging: 8:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26 Order of Judging: Showmanship will be done at the discretion of the judge-could be at the beginning, end or before the Champion Drive
for the Market Lamb Dept. 10 - Sheep - RULES
1. Read general rules and regulations.
2. All market lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at the
county weigh-in prior to May 15th.
3. All Ewes or Rams/Bucks to be exhibited must have the official
Flock ID tags from the state (1-866-873-2824). Wethers do not need
the official Flock ID tag.
4. LAMBS eligible to be shown must have been born on or after
January 1 of this year and entered on Livestock ID that is due May 15.
5. Lambs must have "weigh-in" ear tags and/or tattoo. Any lost tags
must be reported to the Extension Office immediately.
6. Purebred lambs shown in purebred lots cannot be shown in
market lamb lot. Market lambs cannot be shown in purebred lot.
Commercial Ewe lambs shown in commercial lots cannot be shown
in market lamb lot. 7. Market lambs will be weighed upon their arrival at the grounds
and will be divided into lots by weight. 8. Market lambs must meet 100 pounds minimum weight limit at
weigh-in time to be eligible for Market Classes. Up to 2 lambs may
be shown as feeder lambs or Commercial Ewe Lambs, if they weigh
less than 100 pounds. Individual market lambs must be shown to be eligible to be entered and exhibited in market lots. Recommended
slick sheared. 9. Carcass/Rate of Gain will be calculated.
10. Each exhibitor may show a total of 7 market lambs, with no more than 5 in either the blackface or whiteface individual lots. 12. Each exhibitor may show two animals in each of the breeding
lots.
13. Each exhibitor may enter one carcass lamb. 14. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of 10 sheep.
15. No straw will be allowed for bedding.
16. See general rules for health requirements for sheep. 17. Sheep Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 11:00 a.m. Wednesday during Sheep check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING
your animals. 18. See Herdsmanship Division Rules.
19. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing
livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit
premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year
suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and
stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only
exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair
superintendents.)
20. Each sheep exhibitor may sell only 2 lambs in the sale.
LOT 1
Senior Showmanship
(Grades 9 and above past school
year).
LOT 2 Intermediate Showmanship
(Grades 7 & 8 past school year).
LOT 3 Junior Showmanship
(Grades 5-6 past school year).
LOT 4
Beginner Showmanship
(Grades 4 past school year).
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
Premiums paid ONLY to the top 5 placings in Showmanship
Lots. (See Showmanship Rules-Rule #9 under Jr. Livestock Dept.)
LOT 5 - PUREBRED EWE LAMB (Born this Year)
LOT 6 - PUREBRED RAM LAMB (Born this Year)
LOT 7 - COMMERCIAL RAM LAMB (Born this Year)
LOT 8 - COMMERCIAL EWE LAMB (Born this Year)
LOT 9 - COMMERCIAL YEARLING EWE
(Born between September 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014)
LOT 10 - PUREBRED YEARLING EWE
(Born between September 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014)
MARKET LAMB (to be divided into two lots, both lots will be combined for Grand
Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb)
LOT 11 --Blackface Lambs
LOT 12 -- White or Speckled face lambs
LOT 13 – Feeder Lamb Class
(This class will be for lambs weighing less than 100 pounds)
LOT 14 - LAMB CARCASS
JUNIOR LAMB CARCASS CONTEST
To be scanned by Ultrasound 1. Entry is limited to one lamb per exhibitor for the scanning.
2. Lambs must weigh a minimum of 100 pounds. 3. Carcass lambs may be shown in a Market Lamb Lot.
4. Lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at the county
weigh-in prior to May 15 and reported on the livestock
identification sheet.
5. Lamb must meet same health requirements as other lambs
for exhibition. Premiums: (For all other lamb lots)
Blue Red White
Individual Lamb $3.50 $2.50 $1.50
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BOTTLE LAMB SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: Breanna Signorin
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Brad Burtnett, Monica Hild, Check-in: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 25 Bottle Lamb Show: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26
RULES:
1. Open to any exhibitor with written consent, grades Pre-
kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st
grade, 2nd
grade, 3rd
grade as of September 1 of the current school year. 2. Any orphan or newborn lamb, ewe or wether or ram, lambed after January 1 of current project year, and in possession of the showing
participant by May 15th
.
3. An exhibitor is not limited to number of lambs identified, BUT is
limited to only one exhibit at the county fair. It is recommended that
if no other livestock is on the premise that they purchase two lambs
for better survivability.
4. The lambs will be checked by a veterinarian, just like all livestock
to be shown at the county fair. All lambs must be free of any
contagious or infectious conditions. 5. All lambs are to be halter broke. Second grade level is given the
option to show off halter. Third grade level is asked to show off
halter unless they feel strongly against it. 6. A photo record kept throughout the project showing the exhibitor
feeding, caring for, and working with the animal. The photo records
will be shown at the Participant interviews held prior to the fair.
7. Lambs with fleece (not hair sheep) must be sheared to be eligible
to be shown in the Bottle Lamb class. 8. The Bottle Lamb class is to be fun for the exhibitor and also a
learning experience. The exhibitor will be asked to try to do the
following:
1.) Showmanship a. Will be asked to set the lamb
b. Will be asked to move the lamb about the ring
c. Keeping lambs between themselves and the judge.
2.) Record Book and Interview
a. Basic questions on the exhibitor’s lamb project
b. How they cared for the lamb
3.) Herdsmenship
a. Maintain good herdsmenship throughout the
entirety of the fair b. Keep pens clean and change bedding if warranted
c. Keep aisles clean
d. Always have water in front of animal and fed
proper amounts 9. Awards: All exhibitors will receive a ribbon for their efforts and
participation.
10. Project ends when the lamb is either kept by the exhibitor or
sold as a market lamb. 11. Each member must attend 75% of the informational meetings
provided throughout the year unless they have an excused absence
to the leader prior to the meeting. 12. The same general rules required of “Sheep” exhibited at
Hamilton County Fair will be required to be followed for exhibitors
of Bottle Lambs.
DEPARTMENT 11 – GOATS
Pygmy Goats will be shown in the Pet Show CLASS B
SUPERINTENDENTS: Marty Johnson
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT: Gerald Gourley
Check-In Time: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 25
Judging: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 26
RULES 1. Read general rules and regulations, Health Requirements, time for
check-in and showing and Herdsmanship Division rules.
Any goat showing evidence of contagious diseases will be unable
to be shown. Disqualified goats must be removed from the barn
and Fairgrounds immediately. Any goat found to have external
parasites, will be disqualified and exhibitor must remove it from
the premises immediately. Exhibitors are expected to care for their meat goats in an acceptable manner. Any abusive care including slapping or excessive
modification of any goats will be grounds for disqualification at the
discretion of show officials.
2. Each exhibitor is allowed to bring up to EIGHT goats. All breeds
are eligible. LIMITED to no more than SIX entries in dairy or meat.
3. All market meat goats will be weighed and checked for
identification during check-in. Any evidence of tampering with the
official tag will be scrutinized. No reweighs will be allowed.
4. Weight Limit: Meat Wether goats must weigh over 50 pounds.
Anything below that will not be eligible for exhibition. Market Meat
goat will be divided into divisions by decision of superintendents and
judge. 5. Age: Wethers must have kid teeth in normal positions at time of
check-in, any wether having lost any kid teeth will be disqualified.
6. Horns: Exhibitors will be required to have horns tipped blunt on all
goats before arrival on the grounds. Removal of horns on grounds is
NOT permitted. 7. Hair: All goats must be uniformly clipped with 3/8 inch length of
hair or less above the knee and hock joints to include the head,
excluding the tail, prior to arrival on the grounds. All goats should
arrive on the Fairgrounds clipped and show ready. Minimal trimming
will be allowed. 8. All goats must be penned in the assigned pens, have a collar and
lead or tie chain. If your goats will not stay in their pen the exhibitor
is responsible for securing the pens, so their animals are secure. (That
means YOU bring the necessary equipment to make that happen.)
9. Exhibitor pens with small kids will need a mess liner (supplied by
the exhibitor). 10. All goat exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and
Quality Assurance Program.
11. Goat Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements
are due Wednesday during Goat check-in. Failure to turn
these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 12. There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any
goat. Exhibitors in violation will not be allowed to show.
13. No drugs or medicants of any kind may be administered at the
Fair except by the order of the official Fair veterinarian. Use of any
nonapproved substances are strictly forbidden.
14. Milk out time will be at the discretion of the exhibitor. However,
the judge or superintendent has the right to disqualify exhibitors if
animals are not handled in a humane manner. 15. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing
livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit
premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension
from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any
titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be
those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)
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16. Bracing is allowed. However, all goats must have four feet on the
floor in the show ring at all times. Lifting feet off the ground or
placing them on any support or altered ring surface is not acceptable.
Exhibitors will receive one warning if they are found lifting or
slapping goats. Second offenses will result in automatic exhibitor disqualification from the 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show. Superintendent may adjust classes according to numbers. Classes will be determined by the Superintendent – depending upon
the number of entries for each division – some may be grouped
together.
LOT 10- Junior Showmanship
LOT 11 – Intermediate/Senior Showmanship
PREMIUMS PAID
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 DAIRY GOATS **************************************************
LOT 12 – Purebred Junior Doe Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk.
LOT 13 – Purebred Senior Doe
1 year of age and over LOT 14 – Commercial Junior Doe
Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk.
LOT 15 – Commercial Senior Doe
1 year of age and over MEAT GOATS ****************************************************
LOT 20– Junior Doe
Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk
LOT 21 – Senior Doe
1 year of age and over LOT 22 – Junior Wether
Goats under 1 year of age
LOT 23 - RATE OF GAIN Only Hamilton Co. Exhibitors eligible for this competition.
Top ten (10) rate-of-gain will be shown in this lot. Premiums: Blue Red White
Goats $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
BOTTLE GOAT SUPERINTENDENT: Breanna Signorin
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT: Kaleigh Greufe Check-in: 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 25 Bottle Goat Show: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26
RULES:
1. Open to any exhibitor with written consent, grades Pre-
kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st
grade, 2nd
grade, 3rd
grade as of September 1 of the current school year. 2. Any orphan or newborn goat, born after January 1 of current project year, and in possession of the showing participant by May
15th
.
3. An exhibitor is not limited to number of animals identified, BUT
is limited to only one exhibit at the county fair.
4. The goats will be checked by a veterinarian, just like all livestock
to be shown at the county fair. All goats must be free of any
contagious or infectious conditions. 5. All goats are to be broke.
6. A photo record kept throughout the project showing the exhibitor
feeding, caring for, and working with the animal. The photo records
will be shown at the Participant interviews held prior to the fair.
7. The Bottle Goat class is to be fun for the exhibitor and also a
learning experience. The exhibitor will be asked to try to do the
following:
1.) Showmanship
a. Will be asked to set the goat
b. Will be asked to move the goat about the ring c. Keeping goat between themselves and the judge.
2.) Record Book and Interview
a. Basic questions on the exhibitor’s goat project b. How they cared for the goat
3.) Herdsmenship a. Maintain good herdsmenship throughout the entirety of the
fair b. Keep pens clean and change bedding if warranted
c. Keep aisles clean
d. Always have water in front of animal and fed proper
amounts 9. Awards: All exhibitors will receive a ribbon for their efforts and participation.
10. Project ends when the goat is either kept by the exhibitor or sold.
11. Each member must attend 75% of the informational meetings
provided throughout the year unless they have an excused absence
to the leader prior to the meeting.
12. The same general rules required of “Goat” exhibited at Hamilton
County Fair will be required to be followed for exhibitors of Bottle
Goats.
DEPARTMENT 12 – DAIRY COW CLASS C
SUPERINTENDENT: Darrel Hay Check-in Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July
26 Judging: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27
RULES
1. Read general rules and regulations.
2. Entries are open to registered purebred or grade animals.
3. Any yearling heifer that has freshened prior to time of judging
must be entered in the two-year-old lot. 4. Animals will be divided by breed into proper age groups.
5. Exhibitors are encouraged to wear all white.
6. See general rules for health requirements for dairy. 7. See Herdsmanship Division Rules.
8. Ribbon Recognition: (if designated by judge).
9. For health reasons, bedding, including straw, may be used for
milking dairy cows only. For all other dairy animals, no bedding
allowed, except sand. 10. Dairy Cow Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due
by 9:00 a.m. Thursday during Dairy Cow check-in. Failure to
turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.
11. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing
livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair
superintendents.)
LOT 17 Showmanship 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
(one age group) $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
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LOT 18 - CALVES - Calved Sept. 1, 2015 to March 1, 2016
LOT 19 - JUNIOR YEARLINGS
Calved March 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015
LOT 20 - SENIOR YEARLINGS
Calved September 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014
LOT 21 - TWO-YEAR-OLDS
Calved September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013
LOT 22 -THREE YEAR-OLD AND OLDER Calved prior to August 31, 2012
Premiums: Blue Red White
Dairy $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
DEPARTMENT 13 - BEEF CLASS D
SUPERINTENDENTS: Darrel Hay, Charity Hayes ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Lance Messerly, Larry Benda,
Sandy Benda, Kathleen Hay, Jaclyn MacRunnel, Dan Schaa, Nathan Hay, Randy Schaa, Zach Klaver Check-in/weigh deadline: 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26
Judging: 8:00 a.m., Friday, July 27 GENERAL BEEF RULES:
1. No paint (or black adhesive) above the hooves. Evidence of paint (or black adhesive) will mean disqualification. Also see Rule #15
under Rules-Jr. Livestock Department. 2. Grooming racks must be outside of barn except on show day. 3. All beef (exception-Bucket/Bottle Calves) to be tied out
in evening, unless inclement weather. 4. No bedding allowed, except sand.
5. Rate of Gain & Showmanship limited to Hamilton
Co. Exhibitors. 6. No reweighs on sale day-animals will sell at fair entry weights.
BREEDING BEEF RULES 1. Read general rules and regulations.
2. Entries are open to grade or purebred heifers. 3. Heifers shown in this division cannot be shown in any market beef lot or sold in the sale. 4. Breeding heifers will be divided by weight. 5. Members are limited to a total of three entries in the Breeding
Beef lots and two entries in the cow/calf lots. 6. See General Rules for health requirements for beef heifers.
7. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. 8. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums, received. (The only exceptions will those with prior approval of fair superintendents.) 9. All Breeding Beef and any Market Beef to be shown as a breed
steer at the Iowa State Fair, must have been ID’s with a tattoo by
May 15, of current year, in addition to their ID sheet. 10. Beef Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are
due by 12 Noon Thursday during Beef check-in. Failure to turn
these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.
Trophy sponsors in the Beef Department will be determined
during an auction held by the Hamilton County Cattlemen.
LOT 24- GRADE OR PUREBRED REGISTERED HEIFER
(Breeding heifers will be shown by weight, determined at
Weigh-in/check-in time)
LOT 25 - COW AND CALF
Limit of 2 Cow/Calf
Grade or Purebred Registered Cow and Calf. Calf must be shown at side and dropped this year.
Premiums: Blue Red White
Breeding Beef $6.00 $4.50 $3.00
Lot 251 – CALF Class is for calves only from Lot 25
(no trophy or premium money paid)
Lot 255 – PROSPECT CALF (Feeder Steer Calf) Calved between January 1, 2018 – June 1, 2018
Lot 256 – PROSPECT CALF (Feeder Heifer Calf)
Calved between January 1, 2018 – June 1, 2018
Prospect Calves may be checked in the day of the Beef Show – they
will be released immediately after the show.
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
(See Showmanship Rule #10 under Jr. Livestock Dept.)
LOT 26
Senior Showmanship (grades 9 and above past school yr)
LOT 27
Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7 & 8-past school yr) .
LOT 28
Junior Showmanship (grades 5-6 past school yr)
LOT 29
Beginning Showmanship (grades 4 past school yr) Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
Showmanship Premiums are ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS
Adult Showmanship
This class will be held after selection of champions. Open to
parents and grandparents of beef exhibitors.
MARKET BEEF RULES 1. Read General Rules and Regulations. 2. Each exhibitor will be allowed to show a limit of six (6) market
beef..
3. Entries are open to animals that have been enrolled and weighed in
by January 15 of the current year. 4. Weight lots will be established so that approximately an equal number of animals will be in each lot.
5. There will be a minimum weight limit of 900 pounds for steers and 850 pounds for heifers. 6. Rate-of-gain information will be calculated from beginning weigh-
in date to county fair weigh-in date and worn by member
exhibiting. Rate of Gain in Market Heifers will be at least 2.1# per
day, Market Steers’ rate will be at least 2.3# per day.
7. Females fed for market will be shown in the Market Heifer Lot. 8. Market Heifers must gain at least 2.1#, and steers 2.3# a day,
before they are qualified to receive blue ribbons.
9. See General Rules regarding health requirements for Market
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Beef.
10. See Herdsmanship Division Rules.
11. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums, received. (The only exceptions will those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)
12. Beef Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are
due by 12 Noon Thursday during Beef check-in. Failure to turn
these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 13. No reweighing on Sale Day. (See Jr. Livestock sale rules) 14. Dark Cutter option: Market beef exhibitors selling at auction
have the option to contribute to, and benefit from, a fund set up by
the Hamilton Co. Beef producers. A form must be signed before the
auction; if needed, see Extension office. LOT 30 - Returning Bucket/Bottle Calf
(Lot division will depend on number of returning
bucket/bottle calves; decision to be made at that time)
LOT 31 - MARKET HEIFER
LOT 32 - MARKET BEEF
LOT 33 - RATE OF GAIN
Only Hamilton Co. Exhibitors eligible for this competition.
Top ten (10) rate-of-gain beef will be shown in this lot.
Premiums: Blue Red White
Market Beef $5.50 $4.50 $3.50
BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF SUPERINTENDENT: Breanna Signorin
ASSOCIATESUPERINTENDENTS: Katie Holdgrafer,
Makayla Tapper Check-In: 10:00am, Thursday, July 26 Judging: 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 27
RULES
Lot 34--Bucket/Bottle Calf
1. Open to any exhibitor grades 1st
through 6th
as of the current school year.
2. Any orphan or newborn calf calved after January 1st
of current project year and in possession of participant
by May 15th
. 3. An exhibitor may identify multiple animals, but is
limited to only one exhibit at the county fair.
4. The calves will be checked by a veterinarian. All calves
must be free of contagious or infectious conditions. 5. Calves will be shown by halter or lead rope.
6. Participant must attend 75% of informational meetings
unless an excused absence is recorded prior to the
meeting by alerting the superintendent.
7. Participants must attend an interview with
completed project record book on designated dates.
8. Leaders have the discrepancy to not allow someone to
show if they feel the member is unfit at their age to
handle the animal.
DEPARTMENT 14 - HORSE AND PONY CLASS E
SUPERINTENDENTS: Heather Arnold, Mark Kylee
Ormesher HORSE SHOW MANAGERS: Earl Vold,
Lesa Vold Horses may be stalled: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24
Check-in: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25 (no check-in
will occur before this time) Judging: 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 25 – Halter & Performance
(Pleasure & Equitation) 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 26– Performance Events
(Advanced Patterns & Driving) 9:00 a.m, Sunday, July 29 – Timed and Fun Events
RULES
1. Read General Rules and Regulations. 2. Entries are open to horse, ponies and mules regularly
enrolled as VoAg-FFA enterprise or 4-H project.
3. No stallions may be shown except in foal/weanling halter lot. 4. Ownership of horse: To exhibit in classes where the
primary emphasis of evaluation is the skill level of the 4-H’er,
ownership is not required; however, the 4-H’er must take an active
role in the care of the animal. Leased horses CAN be shown in all
classes. 5. A horse MAY NOT be shown or ridden by more than one person
in a single lot.
6. A 4-H or FFA member can exhibit only the animal identified on
the Livestock ID sheet as their project.
7. At all times, every horse should be treated in a humane, respectful,
dignified and compassionate manner. The Henneke Body Condition
Score will be used as the method to determine the body condition of
the horse, as determined by the superintendents. The body condition
of horses (or degree of fat cover on the horses) is a good indicator of
their general health. Horses exhibiting a score of 1-3 WILL NOT be
allowed to be shown. These animals will be sent home immediately. 8. Horses may have been shown by the member in other shows.
NO ENTRIES CAN BE MADE THE DAY OF THE SHOW.
9. The AGE of any given horse is determined as of January 1 of the
current year. 10.Only 4-H or VoAg-FFA members will be allowed in the show ring.
11. Exhibitors shall wear a long sleeved dress shirt (consistent with State Fair 4-H Rules) and blue colored jeans (No T-shirts).
Chaps are allowed and spurs are optional. Exhibitors are required to
wear hard-soled shoes or boots, as they are considered safe and
appropriate. On Thursday and Sunday exhibitors may wear the
official 4-H/FFA rust colored T-shirt if they so choose. 13. As needed horses will be measured at check-in to ensure
correctness of class assignment.
See health requirements for horses and ponies. 14. Horse Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by
9:00 p.m. Tuesday during horse check in. Failure to turn these forms
in will result in NOT SHOWING your animal(s). 15. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. Tack is allowed in
designated areas only. Aisles MUST be kept clean.
16. NO HORSE TRAILERS MAY PARK SOUTH OF THE HORSE BARNS UNLESS UNLOADING AND LOADING!
17. Exhibitors in foal/weanling lots must check-in with the
superintendent during the official check-in time, but may choose to
only bring their animals the day of the show. Safe mares may be
permitted in the ring with foals during judging. 17. No horses will be released prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from
showing at the Hamilton County Fair and any titles and
premiums received will be stripped. (The only exception will be
those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)
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18. In the event of a large number of entries in any given lot, the
Horse Superintendent and assistant, shall reserve the right to further
divide the class on the basis of exhibitors’ age, horse height, type and
breed of horses entered. 19. Youth participating in the Horse Show will be required to wear
an American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety
Engineering Institute SEI) approved head gear with chin strap and
properly fitted harness while mounted and riding EVERY TIME.
20. Only 4-H and VoAg FFA horse exhibitors can ride horses
before, during and after the horse show and 4-H horse riding clinics.
Trainers and parents will NOT be allowed to ride the 4-H or VoAg
FFA exhibit horse with the exception of approved alumni classes. 21. 4-H and VoAg FFA members shall act respectfully and
courteously at all times. Unnecessary roughness or discourtesy (as
determined by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents) can disqualify the exhibitor from further competition for the entire show.
Good sportsmanship shall prevail. Exhibitors shall not strike or hit
the horse or pony forward of the cinch with any object including
hands. No abuse of horses will be tolerated. Each exhibitor must
keep his or her horse under control or be excused from the ring.
Courtesy is mandatory – no exceptions. 22. All 4-H and VoAg FFA exhibitors must have their horses under
complete control at all times. Horses must enter the ring unassisted
and the gate must be closed before starting the class or course. Riders
will not be allowed to leave the ring until their horses are walking
under control. (No horses will gallop into or out of the show ring;
this endangers other exhibitors and spectators, and will result in
disqualification). Rider having difficulty in the ring and desiring to
leave should request permission to be excused from the ring steward
or judge. Check the list below for some examples of what constitutes
an unruly horse (being lead or rode) that will be excused from the
arena. a. A runaway horse
b. Bucking
c. Rearing d. Kicking other horses
e. Biting other horses 24. Show management or the judges can reserve the right to refuse an
exhibitor entry into any lot if they deem the entry unsafe for the
exhibitors or other exhibitors' animals. All show officials (judge,
superintendents, assistant superintendents and show management)
have the authority and must dismiss from the ring any entry that is
unruly or not in sufficient control for the safety of the handler
or other exhibitors. 25. All horses are to be ridden astride. If for any reason, a rider is
thrown from a horse, continued performance is permitted; however, the exhibitor should be penalized by either lowering one ribbon
group or receiving the lowest ribbon at judges' discretion. In a timed event, if a rider is thrown and/or the horse falls, it is suggested that
the entry retire from the arena receiving the lowest ribbon placing at
the judge's discretion. 26. NO RIDING IN THE BARN. Horses should be ridden or exercised in the ring, by the exhibitor, as stated in Rule 20. The only
exception is going between the barn and the ring. If ridden, horses
should be AT A WALK. 27. Judges decisions will be final. 28. Superintendents reserve the right to combine lots if entries
warrant; also to re-arrange lot order at show time if conflicts exist
with other on-going shows. Class awards (trophies, etc.) will be given for each lot. To be eligible
for class awards an exhibitor must complete the knowledge class
worth 10 points. In addition to class awards a Junior, Intermediate and Senior
Champion Horseman Award will be given. To be eligible for these
awards, exhibitors must participate in a halter lot. Any horse shown
by an exhibitor is eligible to earn points toward the Champion
Horseman Award. Points from the Knowledge Class will count
toward the total points for this award. Ties will be broken based on:
1) Knowledge Class and 2) total points earned across all lots.
Participants will be awarded points based on placings in all lots,
however, only the exhibitor’s highest placing out of each group of
lots listed below will count toward the award: Lots 38-49 (Halter) Lots
55-57 (Walk-Trot) Lots
58-62 (Pleasure) Lots
70-72 (Trail)
Wednesday, July 25 – 8:00 am
KNOWLEDGE CLASS
HORSE & PONY - SHOWMANSHIP LOTS (See Showmanship Rule #10 under Junior Livestock Department)
LOT 35 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP –
(grades 9 & above, past school year)
LOT 36 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP –
(grades 7 & 8-past school year)
LOT 37 – JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP –
(grades 4-6-past school year)
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
HALTER LOTS
MINIATURE HORSE
Grade or registered mares or geldings
LOT 38 – MINIATURE HORSE YEARLING AND TWO YEAR
OLD HALTER
LOT 39 – MINIATURE HORSE THREE YEAR OLD AND
OLDER HALTER
PONIES
(UNDER 50”) Grade or registered, mares or geldings
LOT 40 – PONY YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD HALTER
LOT 41 – PONY 3 YEAR OLD AND OLDER HALTER
MULES
Grade or registered, females or gelded males LOT 42 – MULE YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD
HALTER LOT 43 – MULE THREE YEAR OLD OR OLDER HALTER
INTERMEDIATE HORSES
(50”- 56”) Grade or registered, mares or geldings
LOT 44 – INT. HORSE YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD
HALTER LOT 45- INT. HORSE THREE YEAR OLD AND OLDER
HALTER
SADDLE HORSES (57” AND OVER)
Grade or registered, mares or geldings
LOT 46 – SADDLE HORSE FOAL/WEANLING HALTER LOT 47 – SADDLE HORSE YEARLING AND 2 YEAR OLD
HALTER
LOT 48 – SADDLE HORSE THREE YEAR OLD OR OLDER MARE HALTER
LOT 49- SADDLE HORSE THREE YEAR OLD OR OLDER
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GELDING HALTER LOT 50 – YEARLING LUNGE LINE (must be yearling)
Premiums: Blue Red White
Halter Lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
PERFORMANCE LOTS (PLEASURE AND
EQUITATION) 1. Riders will be judged on hands, seat and suitability of horse to
rider. 2. ENGLISH LOTS: ASTM/SEI approved helmets with fastened
chinstraps are required at all times while mounted. It is
recommended that breeches of traditional shades of buff, gray, rust or
canary (or jodhpurs), high English boots or Jodhpur shoes be worn.
Black, brown or dark blue hunting cap is recommended. Regulation
English bridles and bits are recommended. Type of hunt saddle is
optional.
3. Riders should be able to perform not only in the ring routine
demanded of them, but also should be prepared to answer questions,
and to perform routines the judge may ask of them. 4. Patterns for all lots will be provided at least one hour prior to lot.
5.Intermediate halter horses show performance lots in their
respective age division classes. LOT 51 – ENGLISH PLEASURE (all grades)
LOT 52 – ENGLISH EQUITATION (all grades) LOT 53 - PONY WALK TROT (all grades)Pony under 50” can be
ridden in English or Western Tack. Pony is not eligible for any other
walk trot class. May be shown only once in a walk trot class. LOT 54 - HORSE SENIOR WALK TROT English or Western
Tack (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 55 - HORSE INTERMEDIATE WALK TROT English
or Western Tack (Int. grades 7 & 8) LOT 56 - HORSE JUNIOR WALK TROT English or Western Tack (jr. grades 4-6)
LOT 57 – NOVICE WALK TROT (1st
yr. horse project member or with approval of project leaders) LOT 58 - SNAFFLE BIT WESTERN PLEASURE – 2 or 3 year
old shown in snaffle or bosal. Horse is not eligible for other western
pleasure classes. LOT 59- SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE (Sr. grades 9 &
above) LOT 60- INTERMEDIATE WESTERN PLEASURE (Int.
grades 7 & 8) LOT 61 – JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE (Jr. grades 4-6) LOT 62 - PONY PLEASURE – Open to all grades. Pony 50” and
under can be ridden in English or Western Tack. Pony is not eligible
for other western pleasure classes. May be shown only once in a
pleasure class. LOT 63 - SENIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (Sr. grades
9 & above) LOT 64 – INTERMEDIATE WESTERN
HORSEMANSHIP(Int. grades 7 & 8) LOT 65 - JUNIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (Jr. Grades 4-6) LOT 66 - NOVICE HORSEMANSHIP (1
st yr. horse
project member or with approval of project leaders) LOT 67 – INTERMEDIATE and SENIOR BAREBACK PLEASURE (grades 7 and above)
LOT 68 – JUNIOR BAREBACK PLEASURE (grades 4-6) LOT 69 – TANDEM BAREBACK (all grades) – (Must obtain
own partner who must be a current 4-H/FFA horse project
member)
Premiums: Blue Red White
Performance Lots 3.00 $2.00 $1.00
Thursday, July 26 – 1:00 pm
PERFORMANCE LOTS (ADVANCED
PATTERNS & DRIVING) (Exhibitors may enter more than one horse
ONLY IN TRAIL LOTS)
RULES FOR TRAIL CLASSES:
1. Check in starts at 1:00 p.m. – All entries must be completed
by approximately 3:00 p.m. 2. If obstacle is not completed after 3 attempts, participant
must move on to the next obstacle.
Trail Class will include 5 to 10 obstacles. Contestants will be
judged on their poise and confidence, use of proper horsemanship,
response of the horse or pony to the rider, ease and gracefulness of
the horse and rider, safety and whether or not the obstacle is
completed. Each of the obstacles is scored. The rider accumulating
the highest total score on all obstacles is the first place winner.
Awards will be announced after last trail exhibitor has gone. Obstacles may include the following: open, ride through and close a
gate; put on and remove a raincoat; cross a wooden bridge; remove
and replace materials from a mailbox; step through a series of at
least 4 logs; side pass a log; back through L shaped course;
dismount and ground tie animal; 360 degree turn in 5 to 6 foot
square. LOT 70 − SENIOR TRAIL CLASS (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 71 − INTERMEDIATE TRAIL CLASS (Int. grades 7-
8) LOT 72 – JUNIOR TRAIL CLASS (Jr. grades 4-6) LOT 73 – REINING (all grades) LOT 74 – WESTERN RIDING (all grades)
LOT 75 − DRIVING/CART (all ages)
Sunday, July 29 – 9:00 am
TIMED AND FUN EVENTS (Exhibitor can enter ONLY ONE horse per Lot)
LOT 76 – COSTUME
BREAK – Open Arena – (length to be determined by
show manager(s)/superintendent(s)) LOT 77 – SENIOR & INTERMEDIATE BREAK THE GATE LOT 78 – JUNIOR BREAK THE GATE LOT
79 – EGG & SPOON RACE (all grades) LOT 80 – ALUMNI EGG & SPOON LOT
81 – JUMPIN FIGURE 8 (all grades)
LOT 82 – KEYHOLE (all grades) LOT 83 – SENIOR BARRELS (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT
84 – INTERMEDIATE BARRELS (Int. grades 7 & 8) LOT
85 – JUUNIOR BARRELS (Jr. grades 4-6)
LOT 86 – SENIOR POLES (Sr. grades 9 & above) LOT 87 – INTERMEDIATE POLES (Int. grade 7-8)
LOT 88 – JUNIOR POLES (Jr. grades 4-6)
Premiums: Blue Red White
$3.00 $2.00 $1.00
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DEPARTMENT 15 – SWINE NON-TERMINAL SHOW
Class F
All Exhibitors must have Premise ID’s recorded with
the Extension Office before animals can be unloaded on
fairgrounds! SUPERINTENDENTS: Brent Odland, Tim Holt
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Dave Young, John Heeren,Wendell Doolittle, Jay Heeren, Steve Ostrem, Carlton Ness
Check-In Deadline: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26
Hogs may be penned after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July
25 Hogs must be in barn by 9:00am Thursday, July 26
Judging: 8:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28 NOTE – Hogs will be loaded out 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29
RULES
1. Read General Rules and Regulations
2. Entries open to either barrows or gilts - farrowed this year and
weighing at least 220 pounds at weigh-in. One re-weigh will be allowed of underweight animals after all other exhibitors' animals have been weighed in. Underweight animals will not be allowed to leave early. 3. Each exhibitor may BRING a MAXIMUM of six (6) hogs to the
fairgrounds for weighing. 4. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of six (6) hogs. One of
these six (6) may be shown in the Swine Carcass lot and it may also
be shown in the Market lot. All remaining hogs may be shown in the
Market lot only. To show in the Carcass lot, the hog must weigh 220. 5. Hogs must be individually ear notched (with each hog having a
different number), as recorded on the Livestock ID report,
corresponding to ISU system. All hogs will be weighed and ear
tagged. Ear notch rules will be enforced!
6. Hogs showing fresh ear notches will be disqualified. 7. Ear notches will be checked in pens following weigh-in.
8. All Swine Exhibitor fair entry forms must have the FSQA Certification on file at the extension office, prior to the fair. Each
exhibitor must have Premise ID submitted to the Extension Office, prior to the fair. 9 Swine show is a non-terminal show. 10. Each exhibitor may sell ONLY 2 hogs in the sale and may sell
other hogs to buyer of choice. NOTE: Hogs not selling in the Jr.
Livestock Auction on Monday must be clearly identified by 5 p.m.
on Sunday, if hogs are to be sent to the packer. If errors are made, it is the 4-H’ers responsibility, not the load out crew.
11. Hogs weighing over 285 pounds and sold in the Junior
Livestock Auction will only be paid up to 285 pounds by the buyer. 12. If hogs do not make weight, the exhibitor may hold one hog back to show in Showmanship. (Hog will not be eligible for auction.)
13. If bedding is allowed it must be shavings or sawdust. Due to
extreme heat conditions all bedding may be eliminated from the
barn at the discretion of swine superintendents. Violations will
result in dismissal from weigh in and show.
14. NO FANS – Absolutely no fans of any kind at any time! 15. An additional pen may be issued to an exhibitor (if available).
No pens may be used unless assigned to an exhibitor.
16. See general rules for Health Requirements for hogs. 17. Swine Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are
due by 12 Noon Thursday during Swine check-in. Failure to
turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. 18. See Herdsmanship Division Rules.
19. Arguing or prolonged discussions with swine superintendents
may result in expulsion from show. All superintendents decisions
are final.
20. A gilt may not show in a market class and a commercial
class.
Order of sale for swine in Livestock Auction on Monday if Exhibitor
chooses to sell animal in auction:
1) Grand Champion Individual; 2) Champion Carcass; 3) Reserve
Grand Champion Individual; 4) Reserve Champion Carcass; 5) Grand
Champion Barrow or Grand Champion Gilt; Reserve Grand
Champions Commercial Gilt 6) Reserve Grand Champion Barrow;
and 7) Reserve Grand Champion Gilt, Grand Champion Commercial
Gilt
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP If showmanship classes are too large, Swine Superintendent and
Assistant reserve the right to split divisions into manageable sizes.
LOT 78 – Run Off Showmanship Class between GRADUATE SENIORS & SENIORS
LOT 79 - GRADUATE SHOWMANSHIP
(Out of high school)
LOT 80 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
(Grades 9 -12-past school year) LOT 81 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
(Grades 7 & 8-past school year)
LOT 82 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
(Grades 5-6-past school year) LOT 83 - BEGINNER SHOWMANSHIP
(Grade 4 -past school year)
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
Showmanship Premiums are ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS
Weight Classes will be divided between barrows and gilts.
LOT 84- MARKET GILT
LOT 85- MARKET BARROW
LOT 86- COMMERCIAL GILT
Premiums: Blue Red White
Market Hog $4.50 $3.50 $2.50
SWINE CARCASS
Real-time Ultrasound 1. Each member who has market swine enrolled as a project may
enter one of these hogs in the carcass contest. 2. Hogs are to be entered and identified at entry time by June 24
th.
3. All hogs must be earmarked as shown on the Livestock ID report.
4. Hogs must meet the same health requirements as other hogs for
exhibition. 5. Either gilts or barrows may be entered.
6. Hogs must weigh 220 in order to meet carcass specifications.
7. Carcass hogs will be exhibited in the arena at the end of the
afternoon show.
All swine participating in Hamilton County Swine Show are
subject to a drug test at the discretion of the superintendents.
LOT 87 - SWINE CARCASS
Lil’ BACON BITS: Immediately following the Swine
Show the “Little Bacon Bits” fun show will begin. Any
pre-4-H’er that would like to show a pig for fun and have
a learning experience will have a chance to show a pig in
the show arena. Pigs will be provided. This event may be
divided into age groups depending upon number of
participants. The “Little Bacon Bits” show is presented by
the Ostrem Family.
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DEPARTMENT 16 - SMALL ANIMALS
1. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed
appropriately as described in Rule #8 under Rules and Regulations,
Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section.
2. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation
classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that
species. See Rule #3 under “Rules and Regulations Junior Livestock
Department.”
3. Cages and pens must be cleaned daily. See Herdsmanship
Division Rules.
7. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock
from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure
to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the
Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums
received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of
fair superintendents.)
RABBITS CLASS G
RABBIT SUPERINTENDENTS: Chelsea Gerard
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Regina Hendrickson,
Virgene Monthei, Raquel Holt Check-in: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24
Judging for Rabbits: 12:30 pm, Wednesday, July 25 - Exhibitors
Meeting with judging to follow. Dress-Up class will be first class.
Showmanship for Rabbits: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again after
Dress-Up through remainder of show.
RULES 1. All rabbits must be positively identified with a tattoo in the left
ear and tattoo listed on entry form. No wild rabbits allowed. 2. Each exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of eight rabbit
entries with no more than 6 entries per lot. Each exhibitor will be
allowed only 8 pens.
3. Rabbit Animal Care & Management Disclosure Statements are
due by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday during rabbit check in. Failure to turn
these forms will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. No Entries
after 3:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS
4. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed
appropriately as described in Rule #8 under Rules and Regulations,
Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section. 5. Livestock sale: See Rule #8 under Junior Livestock Sale.
6. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation
classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that
species. See Rule #3 under “Rule and Regulations Junior Livestock
Department.”
7. Cages and pens must be cleaned daily. See Herdsmanship
Division Rules.
8. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock
from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure
to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the
Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums
received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of
fair superintendents.)
See Showmanship Rules under Junior Livestock Dept.
Each exhibitor will use the State Fair 4 -H Rabbit Showmanship
Score Sheet. Showmanship judging will be held 11:00 a.m. – 12:30
p.m. and again after Dress-Up through remainder of show.
LOT 89 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
(Grades 4-6-past school year)
LOT 90 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
(Grades 7 & 8 - past school year)
LOT 91 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP (Grades 9 & above-past school year)
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
Showmanship Premiums are ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS
ALUMNI SHOWMANSHIP (no premiums paid)
MIXED BREED RABBITS
LOT 92 – JUNIOR DOE
LOT 93- JUNIOR BUCK LOT 94- INTERMEDIATE DOE
LOT 95 – INTERMEDIATE BUCK
LOT 96 – SENIOR DOE
LOT 97 – SENIOR BUCK
Age Criteria: Rabbit classes are divided on the following age
criteria (age on date of show)
Jr. Doe and buck--------------------- 6 weeks to 6 months
Intermediate doe & buck----------- 6 to 8 months
Senior doe and buck --------------- over 8 months
Classes may be combined if there are not enough entries for
separate classes.
COMMERCIAL RABBITS
LOT 98 - JUNIOR DOE
LOT 99 -INTERMEDIATE DOE
LOT 100 - SENIOR DOE LOT 101-JUNIOR BUCK
LOT 102 - INTERMEDIATE BUCK
LOT 103 - SENIOR BUCK Examples of meat rabbits include Californian, Satin, and New Zea-
land. Other meat rabbits can also be exhibited.
FANCY PUREBRED RABBITS Individual purebred classes will be judged against their own breed.
Examples of fancy rabbits include Dutch, Mini Lop, Mini Rex,
Angora, and Rex. Other fancy breeds can also be exhibited. You
must have identified the breed of your purebred rabbit on your
ID sheet (due May 15) in order to show in these classes. Age Criteria for this class: Jr. Doe or Buck………………….………6 weeks to 6 months
Sr. Doe or Buck………………………………..over 6 months
LOT 104 - JUNIOR DOE
LOT 106 - SENIOR DOE
LOT 107 - JUNIOR BUCK
LOT 109 - SENIOR BUCK
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LOT 110 – FUR CLASS
(One rabbit selected from entries in Mixed Breed,
Commercial, Fancy Purebred, and Meat classes to show for
best fur)
Premiums: Blue Red White
Individual Rabbits $2.00 $1.50 $1.00
RABBITS SHOWN AS PART OF A MEAT PEN, PEN OF
THREE OR SINGLE FRYER SHOULD NOT BE PULLED FROM OTHER LOTS.
LOT 111 – RABBIT MEAT PEN
Meat pen will consist of three rabbits of the same breed and variety.
Age limit not over ten weeks with minimum weight of 3 ½ pounds
and weight limit not over 5 ½ pounds each. This division allows
crossbred rabbits; however, they must be of the same variety.
LOT 112 - PEN OF THREE FRYERS
(3 ½ to 5 ½ lbs. individual live weight at time of check-in)
Pen will consist of three rabbits of the same breed.
LOT 113 – SINGLE FRYER Single Fryer consists of one rabbit not over ten weeks of age with
minimum weight of 3 ½ pounds and not over 5 ½ pounds. This
division allows crossbred rabbits. The fryer must not be pulled from
the meat pen.
Premiums: Blue Red White Meat Pen, Pen of 3 Rabbits $2.00 $1.50 $1.00
and Single Fryer
LOT 114 - DRESS UP
Exhibitors will be judged on "most original" costume for their rabbit.
Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibits at judge’s
discretion. No class will automatically receive any of the awards
offered.
POULTRY CLASS H
POULTRY SUPERINTENDENT: Mike Tempel,
Check-in: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24 Judging: 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 25
RULES
1. Hamilton County Fair General Rules and Regulations apply in
this division.
2. All poultry must be clean and free of lice. Failure to comply will
be grounds for disqualification. Any poultry showing evidence of
disease will be removed from the fairgrounds immediately. (See POULTRY under Health Requirements/livestock Rules &
Regulations) 3. All poultry must be properly cared for. The fair will furnish Cages. 4. Poultry Animal Care & Management Disclosure Statements are
due by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday during poultry check in. Failure to turn in
these forms will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. No entries
checked in after 3:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS.
5. Birds entered at the county fair must be owned, raised and cared
for by the 4-H/FFA'er.
6. Entries limited to ten poultry entries with no more than 6 entries
per lot. Each exhibitor will be allowed only 10 pens. 7. Entries will be judged on the basis of uniformity, development and
evidence of production (handling qualities, pigmentation and molt.)
8. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation
classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that
species. See Rule #3 under “Rules and Regulations Junior Livestock
Department.”
9. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock
from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure
to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the
Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums
received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of
fair superintendents.) 10. Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibit at judges’
discretion. Exhibitors need to know breed of poultry/fowl. No class
will automatically receive any of the awards offered. Blue, red and
white ribbons will be awarded, if deserving.
SHOWMANSHIP No entry is required; showmanship will be judged while exhibiting in
the various classes and announced towards the end of the show. Top
score in each division, Junior, Intermediate and Senior, if worthy.
Scores based on the following: 50% on demonstration before judge;
50% on oral questions from judge (possibly a written exam on
presenters knowledge, given at a workshop prior to fair.) Lot 115 - Junior Showmanship- (grades 4-6 past year)
Lot 116 - Intermediate Showmanship-(grades 7 & 8 past year)
Lot 117 - Senior Showmanship- (grades 9 and above)
: Showmanship Premiums are
ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
PRODUCTION & MEAT PENS
LOT 118 - Production Hens (more than 20 weeks of age) pen of 3
hens, (limit 2 pens) LOT 119 - Production Pullets (less than 20 weeks of age) pen of 3
pullets, (limit 2 pens) LOT 120 ----Egg Production – judge 1 dozen eggs
LOT 121 - Market Pen - pen of 3 (limit 2 pens) may be either fryers 2-3#, or broilers 3-4#
BANTAM (Age criteria: cocks/hens are male/female chickens 1 year or older)
(Cockerels/pullets are male/female chickens less than 1 year of age)
LOT 122 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--COCK
LOT 123 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM -- HEN LOT 124 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--COCKEREL
LOT 125 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--PULLET LOT 126 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM--PULLET
LOT 127 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM --HEN LOT 128 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM--COCKEREL
LOT 129 – BANTAM WATERFOWL
LOT 142-FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM COCK
LARGE FOWL
LOT 130 –LARGE --COCKS
LOT 131 –LARGE--HENS
LOT 132 –LARGE--COCKERELS
LOT 133 –LARGE--PULLETS LOT 134 – LARGE WATERFOWL
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OTHER FOWL LOT 135 ---- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET TURKEY
(Same Sex Pen of two, hens or toms) LOT 136---- FANCY TURKEY
(Same Sex Pen of one, hen or tom) LOT 137--- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET DUCK
(Pen of two, hens or drakes) LOT 138--- FANCY DUCK (Pen of one, hen or drake) LOT 139--- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET GOOSE
(Pen of two, gooses or ganders) LOT 140--- FANCY GOOSE (Pen of one, goose or gander)
LOT 141---GUINEAS
Premiums: Blue Red White
Poultry $2.00 $1.50 $1.00
PIGEONS 1. All birds must be permanently ID’d with a seamless leg band.
2. Maximum of 6 birds per lot. LOT 1 ---- Young Bird (hatched the current year of show) LOT 2---- Old Cock (hatched year prior to show or older) LOT 3--- Old Hen (hatched year prior to show or older)
DEPARTMENT 17 - SMALL PETS & PYGMY
GOATS CLASS I
SUPERINTENDENT: Leah Feltz Check In: Tuesday, July 24 – 12:30 p.m. Crestview Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center Tent Judging: Tuesday, July 24 - 1:00 p.m. Crestview Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center Tent
Animals released immediately following judging.
1. Entries may come from only properly enrolled 4-H
and FFA pet projects.
2. All 4-H pet projects must be identified in 4-HOnline
by May 15, 2018.
3. Entry in the pet show cannot be shown in another
show at the current county fair.
4. Exhibitors should be prepared to answer some the
following questions concerning the care and feeding
of their pet. This may be prepared in written form.
Use the written preparation as support in record
books.
Type of pet (hamster, canary, guppy, etc.)
Classification of animal (rodent, bird, fish,
etc.)
Pet’s scientific name
Pet’s name
How long have you had your pet?
What is your pet’s normal life expectancy?
Is your pet nocturnal or diurnal?
How often do you feed your pet? What
food?
Has your pet ever been sick? If so, did you
take it to the vet and how did you cure the
problem?
Is your pet male or female? If female, has it
ever raised babies?
Fish: Is it egg laying or live bearing?
Have you trained your pet to do anything
special? If so, what?
What you like best about your pet? What do
you like least?
What have you learned in your project?
5. Evaluation of pets will be based on exhibitor’s
responses to the judge’s questions plus the condition
of the pet (health and appearance) and the exhibitor’s
ability to handle their pet.
6. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must
be dressed appropriately as described in Rule 8 under
Junior Livestock Rules & Regulations.
7. NO WILD ANIMALS. It is illegal under Iowa Law
to capture orkeep any game animal, fur animal, game
birds, or endangered, threatened or protected species
of fish, reptiles or amphibians.
8. Cats and dogs must have current official rabies
certification given by a veterinarian. Please bring
certificates with you at time of show. No cats under four
(4) months of age at day of show may be shown. 9. Pets include cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice,
fish, turtles, lizards, snakes, birds, dogs, rabbits and other
small pets. Ferrets as well as poisonous animals are excluded
from the pet division.
10. All pets should come on a leash, in a cage or a bowl.
11. It is suggested that; cats and dogs be exhibited on a leash;
gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice,
birds, rabbits be in their cage;
fish in a one or two gallon bowl or
aquarium, no decoration or gravel; reptiles and amphibians in a cage or covered
terrarium.
13. Cage doors and terrarium tops should be secured to
prevent escape of pets and to protect spectators.
14. Fish exhibitors must supply their own bowls and water.
15. All members enrolled in the pet project are encouraged,
but not required, to also exhibit in the animal science class.
The animal science class is judged with static exhibits.
LOT 143 - CATS
LOT 144 - GERBILS
LOT 145 - GUINEA PIGS LOT 146 - HAMSTERS LOT 147 - MICE
LOT 148 - FISH
LOT 149 - BIRDS LOT 150 - DOGS LOT 151 – RABBITS
LOT 152 – PYGMY GOATS
LOT 153 - REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS LOT 154 - MISCELLANEOUS LOT 155 - BREEDING PAIR
LOT 156 - OFFSPRING OF PAIR (To be exhibited in
separate container)
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Premiums: Purple $2.00 Blue: $1.50 Red: $1.25
White $1.00
DEPARTMENT 18 - DOG OBEDIENCE
CLASS M
SUPERINTENDENT: Virgene Monthei and Donna Moore
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT: Taylor Johnson and Cassie
Sego Check-in – Tuesday, July 24 - 7:30 a.m.
Judging: Tuesday, July 24 - 8:00 a.m. 1) Entries are open to 4-H youth who are enrolled in Hamilton
county 4-H and participated in the Dog Obedience Training
program.
2) Dogs must be identified on ID sheet by May 15 of current year. 3) Entry fee is $4.00 per dog.
4) Exhibitor Dress: Exhibitors shall wear 4-H dog obedience shirt,
blue jeans and closed shoes or boots. 5) Exhibitors must check in 15 minutes before judging starts.
6) Exhibitors must be responsible for their dogs. All dogs must be
leashed or crated while waiting for their class to be called. 7) EXHIBITOR CONDUCT- Exhibitors shall not strike dogs or use
any other unnecessarily harsh physical means of disciplining dogs. No
harsh or excessive corrections are to be made on the grounds. 8) EQUIPMENT- The use of choke chains, buckle collars, and
head halters, such as Gentle Leaders are acceptable. No prong or
pinch collars. 9) No food treats or bait are allowed during the judging of
the obedience or Rally classes. Treats are allowed to be used
in the Showmanship/Handling classes.
10) The same dog can NOT be shown in both the pet show class
and the dog obedience or Rally class. Dog Obedience Lot numbers
LOT M1 – Beginners Novice A - Both exhibitor and dog in first
year of 4 -H dog obedience training. Dogs will be judged on their
ability to heel ON leash, heel figure 8 ON leash, stand for
examination ON leash, recall with a dropped leash (no finish). Dogs
will sit and stay for one minute while handler walks the ring.
Handlers or dogs cannot have an AKC or UKC C.D. title prior to the
fair. A dog may be shown only once in this class. LOT M2 – Beginners Novice B - For dogs in first year of 4-H dog
obedience training and exhibitors that have completed MORE than
one year of obedience training. Exercises are the same as Beginners
Novice A class. Dogs cannot have an AKC or UKC CD degree prior to the fair. A dog may only be shown once in this class. LOT M3 - Sub-novice - For dogs and handlers in second year who
are not ready for off leash heeling. Dogs will heel ON leash, figure
8 ON leash, stand for examination OFF leash, recall and finish OFF
leash, sit and stay for one minute OFF leash, and stay down for 3
minutes OFF leash. Dogs may be entered in either Sub-novice or
Novice A, but not both! Dogs entered in this class may not be
entered in Pre-novice A, Pre-novice B classes Handlers or dogs
cannot have AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. A dog may
only be shown once in this class. LOT M4 - Novice A - For dogs and handlers in second year of
training. Exercises: Dogs will heel and figure 8 on leash, and heel
off leash, stand for examination OFF leash, recall and finish off
leash, sit -stay (1 minute) and down -stay (3minute) with the leash.
Dogs entered in this class may not have an AKC or UKC C.D.
degree. Dogs may only be entered once in this class and may not be
entered in Pre-novice A, Pre-novice B, or Sub novice classes. LOT M5 - Novice B - For dogs in second year and handlers in third
year or more OR for those who participated in the Sub-novice class
the year before. Exercises the same as Novice A class. Dogs entered
in this class may not be entered in any previous class. Dogs may not
have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree. LOT M6 - Challenge Novice - For dogs and handlers in second year
or more of training. Exercises same as Novice A or B. Dogs may be
entered in any other class except Beginners Novice A or B. (Scores in
this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High
Point Dog. LOT M7 - Graduate Novice A - For dogs in the third year of dog
obedience training OR dogs and handlers in the 4th
year who
showed in Novice B the year before. OR dogs under three years 4-H obedience training who have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. Dogs will heel OFF leash, and figure 8 ON leash, moving stand and examination, moving drop and recall, dumbbell recall, recall over the broad jump OR high jump and long down (with leashes dropped) with the handler out of sight for 3 minutes. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in Pre-novice A or B, Sub-novice as well as Novice A or B. Handlers must not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree. LOT M8 - Graduate Novice B - For dogs in fourth year or more of
obedience training. OR dogs who showed in Graduate Novice A the
year before. Exercises the same as Graduate novice A. Dogs must
not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree. LOT M9- Open A – For Dogs in fourth year or more of obedience
training, OR those who showed in Graduate Novice A or Graduate
Novice B the year before. Exercises: heel and figure 8 OFF leash,
drop on recall, retrieve on the flat and over the high jump and jump
over the broad jump, and do 3 minute sit stay and 5 minute down
stay (with leashes dropped) with the handler out of sight. Dogs
entered in this class may not be entered in Pre-novice A and B, Sub-
novice, Novice A and B classes. Dogs must not have an AKC or
UKC C.D.X. degree. LOT M10 – OPEN B- For dogs and project exhibitors of fourth
year or more who showed in Open A the year before OR for dogs
that have a AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree prior to the fair. Exercises
the same as Open A Class. LOT M11 - Dress-up
LOT M12 - Alumni/ Parent Showmanship
(no premiums paid for alumni/parent class)
PREMIUMS: Purple Blue Red White
Dog Obedience $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 DOG OBEDIENCE AWARD QUALIFICATIONS 1). Ribbons will be awarded in classes M1 thru M3 as follows
Purple 150-160 points Blue 130-149 ½ points
Red 120-129 ½ points
White 119 and lower 2) Ribbons will be awarded in classes M4 thru M10 as follows
Purple 190-200 points
Blue 170-189 ½ points
Red 150-169 ½ points White 149 and lower
3) A trophy will be presented to the first place winner in each
obedience class with ribbons to the others.
4) A Grand Champion trophy will be given to the dog and exhibitor
with the highest score in classes M4, M5, M7, M8, M9, M10 and a
Reserve Grand Champion trophy will be given to the dog and
exhibitor with the highest score in classes M1, M2, or M3. DOG HANDLING/SHOWMANSHIP
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M13- Showmanship Senior grades 9-12 in the past year.
M14-Showmanship Intermediate grades 7-8 in the past
year. M15-Showmanship Junior grades 4-6 in the past year.
An award will be presented to the top Senior, Intermediate, and
Junior handler. DOG OBEDIANCE AWARDS
The following trophies will be presented to the various lot
winners.
Beginners Novice A Champion Beginners Novice B Champion
Sub-Novice Champion Novice A Champion Novice B champion
Challenge Novice Class
Graduate Novice A Champion
Graduate Novice B Champion Open A Champion Open B Champion
Champion Dog Dress up
Champion Showmanship-Senior Champion Showmanship-Int. Champion Showmanship- Junior
Champion High Point Dog
Reserve Champion Hi Point Dog Rally Classes Rally Novice A- For dog or handler that have participated in 4-H
dog obedience training. Dogs must not have an AKC or UKC RN
degree. Rally Novice must have between 10-15 stations (Start and
Finish not included) with no more than (5) stationary exercises per
class. All stations will be completed with dog on a leash. A person
may enter more than one dog in this class. (Scores in this class do
not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High Point Dog). Rally Advanced- For a handler in 2 or more years of obedience
training, or both exhibitor and dog participated in the Rally Novice
Class or Rally Advanced Class the year before. Dogs must not have
an AKC or UKC RA degree. Rally Advanced must have between
12-17 stations (Start and Finish not included) with no more than (7)
stationary exercises per class. A broad jump may be used in this
class. All stations will be completed with the dog on a leash. A
person may enter more than one dog in this class. (Scores in this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High
Point Dog).
Points for awarding ribbons: 95-100 Purple ribbon
94-70 Blue ribbon 69-40 Red ribbon 39-0 White ribbon
Junior Livestock Auction
Monday, July 30th
8:00 am, Show Arena
SUPERINTENDENT: Clark Vold ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: FFA Advisors
LIVESTOCK SALE SETUP: FFA Chapters
1. The scale at the fairgrounds is to be used in weighing the
livestock on entry day and that same weight will also be
used on sale day, THERE WILL BE NO REWEIGHING FOR THE SALE. 2, No livestock will be allowed in the sale unless it has been
entered in the 4-H or VoAg FFA departments, a complete
record has been kept and the animal has been shown in the
ring. 3. The Extension Office must be notified if you wish to
sell your animal at the auction; if the office is not notified
by the designated time, the animal will NOT BE LISTED
in the sale catalog.
Notification must be made to the Extension Office by:
Saturday, 4:00 pm for all species.
4. After the livestock are sold, they will be returned to their
stalls or pens until the auction ends. The sellers
responsibility of his/her livestock does not end until it is loaded into the
buyer’s truck. 5. Livestock sold in county fair sale are not allowed to be
shown at the Iowa State Fair. This is an Iowa State Fair
rule. 6. Checks for the livestock sold at the sale will be mailed
to the exhibitors using the address listed in the sale
catalog.
7. Champions will sell first (see rule 13), followed by
individuals listed in alphabetical order beginning with the
letter “S”. This will rotate yearly by 11 letters. 8. Each exhibitor may sell only 2 hogs in the sale and may sell
other hogs to buyer of choice or return them home. YOU
MUST IDENTIFY THE FINAL DESTINATION OF ALL
HOGS EXHIBITIED WITH the Extension Office by 4:00 pm
Saturday OR NO HOGS for that exhibitor will be allowed to
sell in the AUCTION. (State Government requirements state
that all hogs exhibited in a NON-TERMINAL SHOW must
have documented destination for all hogs after leaving the
show premises, see Swine Rule #9)
9. Hogs weighing over 285 pounds and sold in the auction
will only by paid up to 285 pounds by the buyer.
10. There will be a limit of 2 sale entries per exhibitor in the
auction (for poultry and rabbits a sale entry is a single item; or
a pen of 3 would be one entry).
11. There will be four sale statements: 1) for Extension
Office; 2) for buyer when paying member; 3) for trucker to
give to Superintendent at loading chute for checking off; and
4) for resale; if applicable. 12. 2018 Sale order will be: Poultry, Swine, Sheep,
Goats, Beef, Returning Bucket/Bottle Calves, Rabbits
13. The following champions are the ones that will sell
individually:
Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions, Champion
Carcasses, Reserve Champion Carcasses
Anyone interested in purchasing livestock at the Junior
Livestock Auction must complete a registration form.
These will be available from the Hamilton County
Extension Office, 515-832-9597, Hamilton County Fair
Office, 515-832-1443, or Clark Vold, 515-231-9357 and
also at the Show Arena on auction day.
If you would like to purchase livestock but are unable to
attend the sale, Clark Vold will place bids in your name.
Please contact him to coordinate and file the registration
form.
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