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Friday, July 17
Poultry and Rabbit Show, 8AM, Ford Barns
(Dairy)
Pocket Pet Show, to follow Poultry and Rabbit
Show, Ford Barns (Dairy)
Sta c Exhibit Interview Judging, 2‐6PM, AG
Natural Resources Building (Peabody)
Saturday, July 18
Dog Show, 8AM, Beef Show Ring
Small Animal Round Robin, 3PM, 4‐H/Extension
Office
Fashion Revue Judging, 6:30PM, 4‐H/Extension
Office
Fashion Revue, to follow Fashion Revue
Judging, 4‐H/Extension Office
Ice Cream Show to follow Fashion Revue, 4‐H/
Extension Office
Sunday, July 19
Ranch Rodeo, 4PM, WSF Grandstands
The livestock events will take place in the Stallion
Show Center or the show rings on the east side of the
show center.
Monday, July 20
Horse Show, 8AM
Open Barn for livestock pen set up/prep, 4‐7PM
Tuesday, July 21
Open barn for livestock pen set up/prep, 6AM
Large livestock vet inspec ons, 7‐9AM
Check‐in and weigh‐in, 7‐11AM
Livestock Exhibitor Lunch and Mee ng, 11AM
Family Fun Day, Noon
Pee Wee Show, 1PM
Swine Showmanship/Breeding Swine Show,
6PM, Swine Show Ring
Wednesday, July 22
Dairy Ca le Show, 8AM, Dairy Goat Ring
Dairy Goat Show to follow Dairy Ca le Show,
Dairy Goat Ring
Market/Breeding Beef Shows, 9AM, Beef Show
Ring
Market Swine Show, 6PM
Thursday, July 23
Market Goat Show, 8AM, Goat Show Ring
Alpaca Show, 2PM, Goat Show Ring
Sheep Show, 6PM, Sheep Show Ring
Friday, July 24
Large Animal Round Robin, 8AM, Stallion Show
Center
4‐H/FFA Potluck/Mandatory Livestock Sale
Mee ng & Market Sale Set‐up, Noon
Non‐market livestock released 1‐4PM
Buyer Apprecia on Diner, 5‐7PM
Market Sale, 6PM, Swine Show Ring, Stallion
Show Center
Dance, to follow Market Sale, Goat Barn
Saturday, July 25
Animals to be processed are loaded
Wrap‐up Breakfast, 9:30AM
All animals removed and barns closed, Noon
Sta c exhibit silent auc on closes, 10AM
Sta c exhibits released and cleaned out from
AG and NR Building, 10AM—Noon
Other Dates:
February 1 – Beef Ownership Deadline
May 1 – Dog Ownership Deadline
May 9 – Presenta on Contest, 9AM
June 1 – All Other Livestock Ownership Deadline
June 15 – Begin Accep ng County Fair Entries
June 29 – County Fair Entry Deadline 4PM
2015 Fair Schedule
Special Events
Ice Cream Social The Ice Cream Social is hosted by the Junior Leaders. The public is invited and encouraged to a end. The Ice Cream Social will be held on the 4‐H/Extension Office lawn Saturday, July 18, following the 7:00 pm
Fashion Revue.
Family Fun Day Family Fun Day will also be hosted by the Junior Leaders Tuesday, July 21, at Noon before the Pee Wee Pet
Show. All families are invited to a end. Organized games for kids and adults of all ages will be held. It will also be a great me to socialize. Bring your family and come on down!
Pee Wee Show Bring your favorite pet! A Pee Wee Pet Show will be held for children ages four to eight on Tuesday, July 21, at 1:00 pm. 4‐H Cloverbud members are allowed to par cipate. Junior, Intermediate, and Senior 4‐H members are not allowed to par cipate, but any younger family members are welcome. The event is open and free to the community. All entries will receive par cipa on ribbons. Any pet is welcome to a end, including but not limited to dogs, cats, rabbits, lambs, goats, etc. Please no large livestock or
animals that cannot be controlled. Please have all pets on a leash or in a container. Remember water for your pet, please!
Over the Hill Showmanship Sponsored by the Junior Leaders, Over the Hill Showmanship is for adults. Sign someone up for $5 to show an animal! Buy yourself out of the show for $10. Compe on will be held Friday, July 24 at 10AM in the
Stallion Oil Field Services Show Center.
Best Decorated and Most Educa onal Stall Premiums will be awarded to the best decorated and most educa onal stalls (See page 5 for details).
Best Decorated Stall Premiums: 1st—$15, 2nd—$10 and 3rd—$5 Most Educa onal Stall: 1st—$25, 2nd—$15 and 3rd—$10
4‐H/FFA Dance The 4‐H/FFA Dance is a great way to end your Fair Week! Come relax, do some dancin’, eat some great food, and enjoy the me with your family and friends! There will be a DJ and any 4‐H member and his or her siblings are welcome to a end! The dance will be held on Friday, July 24, a er the Market Sale.
1. The Converse County 4‐H Educator (4‐H Educator) or designee has final approval/discre on of all decisions made in regard to rules and procedures of the Converse County 4H/FFA Fair (Fair).
2. Rules and procedures can be found in Converse County and Wyoming State Fair books.
3. Failure to follow the rules of the Fair may result in a loss of the privilege to compete in future Fairs or specific events.
4. Only bona fide 4‐H members of Converse County 4‐H and FFA members of Douglas FFA, who are properly enrolled in either or both programs for the current year, will be allowed to exhibit at the Fair. Exhibits must be the handiwork of the exhibitor and must not have been previously shown at the Converse County 4‐H/FFA Fair.
5. All class number informa on needed for Pre‐Entries may be found in the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) Premium Book(h p://www.wystatefair.com/assets/docs/2015/WEB%20Book%202015%20FINAL.pdf). If the class is not listed in the Premium Book, please see Converse County Only sec on of this Converse County 4‐H/FFA Fair Book or contact the 4‐H/Extension Office prior to the Entry Deadline.
6. Youth exhibitors must submit fair entries on official entry forms to the 4‐H/Extension Office no later than Monday, June 29, 2015, at 4:00 pm. No phone entries will be accepted. Please DO NOT wait un l the last minute.
7. 4‐H age divisions are as follows: Cloverbud: 5—7 years of age before January 1 of
current year. Junior: 8—10 years of age before January 1 of current
year. Intermediate: 11—13 years of age before January 1 of
current year. Senior: 14—18 years of age before January 1 of current
year. FFA Ag Educa on Students: Students who meet the
requirements and are in good standing with the organiza on.
8. Any exhibit or animal which has been erroneously entered may, at the discre on of the 4‐H Educator, FFA Advisor, specific project leader or superintendent, be transferred to the proper class previous to judging. If such classes have been judged, they shall not be re‐judged.
9. Only animals that have a current health inspec on will be allowed to enter the fairgrounds and come in contact with show animals. This includes addi onal animals at the small animal shows. If you plan on bringing animals, other than those that will be exhibited, please have a health inspec on performed by a licensed veterinarian and have the proper paperwork available. Any addi onal animals are required to have the proper proof of vaccina ons as well. The excep on to this rule is the Pee Wee Pet Show par cipants.
10. Cer ficates of Veterinary Inspec on for all animals, except rabbits and poultry, are only valid for thirty (30) days. Cer ficates of Veterinary Inspec on for rabbits and poultry must be issued within forty‐eight (48) hours of the show.
11. All exhibits must be in place for inspec on by the public and/or judges in accordance with the Fair schedule published on page 1 of this book.
12. It is the member’s and parent’s responsibility to monitor which classes will only be held at county fair and which classes they will be eligible for at State Fair.
13. The Fair will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to animal exhibited, or for any ar cle of any kind or nature that may be lost or destroyed or damaged in any way. Each exhibitor will be responsible for any injury that may be occasioned to any person by an animal owned or exhibited by himself, and demands of any type that may arise out of negligence or injury occasioned by an animal owned or exhibited by the person in charge of such an animal. Exhibitors show at their own risk. The 4‐H/Extension or FFA staff will not be liable in any case for any loss, damage, or accident that may occur.
14. No animal or exhibit may be entered by more than one exhibitor and may not be entered in both FFA and 4‐H within any given year. The horse project is an excep on, whereas one horse may be used by more than one youth in the same family.
15. Judges will not award prizes to any unworthy exhibit. No award or dis nc on of any kind will be given to any animal or ar cle that is not deserving. The rule will be adhered to whether or not there is compe on. The awarding of a ribbon for those classes so designated is at the discre on of the judge of that class. When there are fewer than three exhibits in any class, some classes can be combined and the judge will award whatever placings the exhibits deserve on the basis of quality. No exhibit will be eligible for more than one placing in any one class.
16. Camping on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds must be arranged through and fees paid to the Converse County 4‐H/Extension Office. They can be reached at (307) 358‐2417. Campers are subject to the prices and rules set by the Wyoming State Fair Office.
17. For the safety of our exhibitors, livestock, and exhibits – NO dogs (excluding service animals), skateboards or bicycles will be allowed in any area where exhibits are housed, including barns and exhibit halls. This includes areas of outside shows such as the dog or horse show. Anyone not complying with this rule will be asked to leave the fairgrounds.
18. 4‐H and FFA members should remember that they are represen ng their club or chapter, city, county, family, and, above all, themselves, and should present themselves in a posi ve manner. This includes wearing appropriate a re. For most shows this includes a bu on‐up long sleeve or short sleeve shirt (no polo’s or sleeveless), pressed and clean jeans or slacks (no holes), and nice boots or shoes (no tennis shoes or open‐toed shoes). Dogs may be shown in skirts that fall to the knees. Horses please refer to the horse show manual for proper horse show a re. Dairy animals must be shown in all white clothing. FFA members must be in official dress. Sta c exhibits may be presented in professional a re or 4‐H uniforms.
General Fair Informa on
19. While par cipa ng in any Fair or 4‐H event the Converse County Dress code must be observed. Any clothing that has any obscenity or profanity and/or obscene pictures is prohibited. Shirts need to be appropriate; no spaghe straps, cleavage, or belly shirts. Jeans/pants must cover the bu ocks even when the member is bent over. Shorts and skirts need to be an appropriate length to cover the bu ocks. For safety reasons, please wear proper footwear when working with animals including when in wash rack areas. No open toed shoes.
20. The dress code will be the same for the Market Sale as for the individual show.
21. Any member not wearing appropriate a re may be asked by a member of the 4‐H/Extension or FFA Staff to go change. Failure to comply with this request or repeated viola ons may result in the member being asked to leave the show, event, or fairgrounds.
22. No alcohol, drug, tobacco, or electronic devices use is permi ed by anyone in a endance during any Fair event. Persons viola ng this rule will be immediately asked to remove their exhibits from the fairgrounds and will be dismissed from all shows or events for a minimum of the current year and for a maximum period of me determined by the 4‐H Educator, FFA Staff and 4‐H/Extension Staff.
23. Foul language, insubordina on, chea ng, or verbal abuse of fair judges, fair officials or staff members will not be tolerated by exhibitors, their family members or the general public. Remember, when a member enters a show ring or class they are asking for a judge’s opinion.
24. All protests must be filed with the 4‐H Educator in wri ng and must state plainly the cause for complaint and appeal, and must be made within five days following the final date of the Fair.
General Livestock Informa on
1. To be eligible to enter the WSF Youth Livestock Shows,
individual youth members must have exhibited/shown at
Converse County 4‐H/FFA Fair.
2. Proof of ownership must be provided at the me the animal is tagged. Proof of ownership may be a brand inspec on or bill of sale. If the youth has raised the animal themselves, they must provide bill of sale sta ng that they bred and raised their own animal.
3. If ownership deadline is missed, sta c animal project should be submi ed.
4. All livestock will be checked in by the 4‐H Educator or FFA Staff. No animal will be stalled without first having turned in the proper health inspec on paperwork to the 4‐H Educator or FFA Staff. Closing me for check‐in and weigh‐in in all livestock areas will be in accordance with 4‐H or FFA schedules printed in each sec on. No livestock will be re‐weighed.
5. All livestock must be kept in assigned stall areas while on the fairgrounds. All exhibits will be in stalls from 8AM to 7PM daily for exhibi on. Any animal ineligible to show may
not remain on the fairgrounds. Stall cards and educa onal displays for all livestock exhibits must be in place. Stall cards should contain exhibitor’s name, 4‐H Club or FFA Chapter, species, breed and exhibit’s date of birth. Educa onal displays may contain species, breed, product, feed and nutri onal informa on as well as any other educa onal facts.
6. All animals must be halter broke before entering the fairgrounds. Animals that are deemed uncontrollable by the 4‐H Educator or FFA Staff will be sent home. Bulls will be shown with a nose lead.
7. ABUSE OR UNETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANY ANIMAL WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Viola on of this rule may disqualify the contestant from the event or the en re fair. The 4‐H Educator and FFA Staff have the authority to require any exhibitor to remove unsightly, abused, or neglected animals or animals of poor exhibit quality from the fairgrounds. This rule applies even if the animal has been found to be disease free by a veterinarian. Any animal determined by a licensed veterinarian to not be disease free will not be allowed to enter the fairgrounds and will not be allowed to be exhibited or sold at the Converse County 4‐H/FFA Market Sale. This decision is final.
8. Every animal in the fair must have an entry lis ng on an entry card. Group entries (i.e. ‐ Pen of Three), are one entry. Late entries will only be accepted at the discre on of the 4‐H/Extension Staff. No write‐in entries on the call sheets will be allowed unless approved by the 4‐H Educator.
9. Only one animal per species may be exhibited in showmanship. Showmanship will precede all livestock shows except Swine.
10. Back tag numbers will be handed out during animal check in or prior to the show. Back tag numbers should be kept and used for all shows of all species during fair. Example, if a member is given number 255 before the dog show, they will also use that number for their market beef show. If a number is lost or ruined please see an 4‐H/Extension Office staff member to have it replaced.
11. Animal class numbers will be determined by the current WSF Premium Book except for classes offered at the county level. The 4‐H/Extension Office staff will be able to assist with special classes. If a class is not offered at the state level it may be requested at the county level prior to the finaliza on of the county fair schedule.
12. At the discre on of the judges, any exhibit not promptly presented when called for will be ruled out and barred from compe on.
13. First bedding (1 bag per exhibitor) will be provided. It will be the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to secure addi onal bedding based on their specie requirements.
14. While at the fair grounds, exhibitors are expected to care for and feed animals, maintain clean stalls and walkways. Exhibitors should properly exhibit their livestock to the best advantage of both the exhibitor and the animals at all mes.
15. Horse trailers, feed trailers and vehicles need to be parked
in designated parking areas for all shows. Generally, these
areas will be away from the barns or show areas. Trailers or
vehicles parked in No Parking areas may be towed at the
owners’ expense.
16. While at the fair, the exhibitor shall immediately no fy
either a 4‐H Educator, FFA Staff or 4‐H/Extension Staff if
their animal becomes sick.
17. Animal Weights:
Rabbits – 3 pounds
Sheep – 95 pounds
Market Goats – 50 pounds
Steer – 1,100 pounds
Heifers – 1,050 pounds
Swine ‐ 210 minimum pounds and a maximum of
285 pounds, with overweight animals eligible to
sell at the weight of 285 pounds. Example: if your
market swine weighs over 285 pounds the buyer
will only be charged for 285 pounds and the seller
will receive payment for 285 pounds minus
assessments)
18. A 4‐H/FFA member is expected to fit their own animals at
fair. If addi onal support is needed, only regularly enrolled
Converse County 4‐H or FFA members are allowed to
assist; the exhibitor must s ll perform the work.
19. Any assistance given to a 4‐H or FFA member should be a
learning experience for the member. A teacher or adult
leader is only allowed to show and teach a member a fi ng
or showing technique or skill on the animal prior to the
show. However, the exhibitor is expected to perform the
majority of the technique or skill required.
20. Members do your own work. Accept only advice and
support from others. This is your project, to benefit and
learn from. Value this “opportunity and privilege to show off
your efforts.”
21. Members should be present to show their own animals
when judging takes place. If unforeseen circumstances
arise, the 4‐H Educator or FFA Staff must be no fied of who
will be showing in place of member.
22. Exhibitor with animals in non‐showmanship classes may
have another Converse County 4‐H or FFA member show
one of the animals. While in the show ring, the person
showing the animal must do so without aid.
23. All adults, except those appointed to be in the show ring,
must remain away from the animals, unless helping to
secure a loose or runaway animal.
24. The use of any illegal, unapproved or unethical drugs;
growth s mulants or hormones or any improper foreign
substance in animals entered at the Converse County Fair is
strictly prohibited. Unapproved foreign substances may
include, but are not limited to: diure cs, growth s mulants
or medica on that is not approved by the Food and Drug
Administra on and/or the U.S. Department of Agriculture
for slaughter animals, whether the substance is produced
commercially or “homemade”. Unapproved Foreign
substances can also mean approved drugs that have been
given without observing the proper withdrawal mes. Any
individual determined to be using any type of Unapproved
Foreign Substances on their animal(s) during the fair forfeits
the right to show or sell the animal. Exhibitors can also be
asked to remove themselves and their animal(s) from the
fairgrounds for any other unsportsmanlike behavior.
Herdsmanship 1. All animals must be in the barn from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
daily unless special circumstances arise and approval is
made by a 4‐H Educator or FFA Staff.
2. Pens and stalling area must be cleaned by 8:00 am. If an
exhibitor cannot be present arrangements must be made
with another exhibitor to care for the animal. Adults should
not be cleaning pens.
3. Show boxes and other equipment must be placed in such a
manner that it is not obstruc ng traffic.
4. A selected commi ee will be judging individuals on
Herdsmanship throughout the fair. Herdsmanship awards
will be awarded on Achievement Night.
Rate of Gain 1. To be eligible to compete in the Converse County Rate of
Gain contest the market animal must be weighed in at the
first Weighing and Tagging (January for beef, May for all
others) and again at the County Fair Weighing and Tagging.
2. Any weights taken between the two County Weigh‐Ins will
not count towards the Rate of Gain Contest.
3. Rate of Gain winners will be announced at 4‐H Achievement
Night.
Let the Good Times
Roll
2015 Converse County 4‐H/FFA Market Sale
The sale will be held at the Stallion Show Center on the
Wyoming State Fair Fairgrounds
Buyers Apprecia on Dinner from 5‐7PM
Sale Begins at 6PM
Friday, July 24, 2015
Market Beef, Market Lamb, Market Swine,
Market Goat, Market Poultry and Market Rabbit
The main purpose of the sale is to support and encourage the
youth livestock project work through purchases of livestock at
premium prices. Through the efforts of many buyers and
dedicated individuals, the Market Sale has achieved a reputa on
of providing great opportuni es to our youth and we wish to
uphold this.
1. Members who wish to sell an animal in the Converse County
4‐H/FFA Fair Market Sale must complete the Level 1 Quality
Assurance Class during their first year in a market sale
animal project (no ma er what age the member is).
Members then must complete Level 2 during their first year
as an intermediate member (11‐13 years) or their second
year in FFA and Level 3 during their first year as a senior
member (14‐18 years) or third year as an FFA member. The
Quality Assurance Classes correlate for both 4‐H and FFA
members and do not have to be taken mul ple mes if
members are in both organiza ons. Members may take
these classes earlier if they are ready for them. Members
and parents can request a endance earlier by talking with
the 4‐H Educator or FFA advisor. Addi onal workshops,
clinics and trainings will be offered throughout the year to
help members assure that they are providing a quality
product for the market sale buyers.
2. To be eligible to sell, an animal must have met its weight
requirement at Weigh‐In and have been shown in its
respec ve class. The seller must have read and signed a
current Market Sale Agreement and turned it in to the
4‐H/Extension Office.
3. Exhibitors must take their own animal through the sale ring.
Excep ons are allowed only in the case of illness or injury of
the owner. Any other extenua ng circumstances must be
brought to the 4‐H Educator, prior to the sale in wri ng to
request considera on for an excep on.
4. Once an animal enters the sale ring, it must be sold as
defined in the Market Sale Agreement.
5. There will be a 10% commission on the total sales of each
animal or pen. 2% will be used to defray the cost of the sale
and 8% of the gross will be assessed for the use of the name
and emblems of 4‐H and/or FFA to the Converse County 4‐H
Founda on or Douglas FFA Chapter, depending on which
organiza on the member’s project was in. Dona ons to the
founda on are used to provide educa onal opportuni es
for individuals to further their educa on.
6. Insurance is not required on animals, but it is recommended. Animals are the responsibility of the seller un l the animal is delivered to the packer or buyer. If an animal dies prior to this me, the money will be refunded to the buyer.
7. Any 4‐H or FFA youth that exhibits their Market Sale animals
at the WSF is s ll responsible for delivering that animal to
the buyer of his or her animal. In the case of a resale animal
the resale amount must be reimbursed to the buyer of said
animal if the animal cannot be delivered.
8. All exhibitors must no fy the 4‐H/Extension Staff as to
which animal they will be selling by 1PM on Thursday, July
23, 2015; however, sheep members have un l 10AM on
Friday, July 24, 2015. Any youth not giving no ce to the 4‐H
Educator or FFA Advisor of which animal they will be selling
by the above stated deadlines may not be permi ed to sell
an animal in the 4‐H/FFA sale.
9. Market sale order will be determined by a random
computer drawing.
10. The dress code will be the same for the Market Sale as for
the individual show. Refer to page 4 and 5 of this
publica on for specific requirements.
11. Market sale checks will be released from the 4‐H/Extension
Office to 4‐H and FFA members when payment is received
by enough buyers to cover the amount of Market Sale
checks to be awarded to all sellers.
12. Checks WILL NOT be given to anyone but the seller without
the seller’s wri en permission.
13. Market sale checks will be disbursed from the
4‐H/Extension Office a er the following have been
completed:
4‐H members must submit record books (including
sec ons 1‐7 for the species they sold) to the
4‐H/Extension Office.
FFA members must submit FFA record books to FFA
Staff. FFA Staff will no fy 4‐H/Extension Office who
submi ed record books.
4‐H and FFA members must submit a stamped and
addressed thank you note to the 4‐H/Extension Office
within one week of the comple on of the Market Sale.
Sta c (General) Exhibits
1. A sta c exhibit requires a name and descrip on on pre‐entry form by deadline date of Monday, June 29, 2015 at 4PM.
2. A skill summary card must be a ached to each sta c exhibit lis ng the goals and describing the project. Skill summary cards are available at the 4‐H/Extension Office.
3. To be eligible for WSF Sta c Exhibit Entry, the entry must
have received a blue ribbon at judging. Anything below a
blue does not advance to State Fair.
4. A schedule for interview judging will be posted a er Fair
entry deadline.
5. Exhibitors must bring their sta c interview to be judged.
Excep ons are allowed only in the case of illness or injury of
the exhibitor. Any other extenua ng circumstances must be
brought to the 4‐H Educator in wri ng, prior to Fair entry
deadline, to request considera on for an excep on.
6. The hours for viewing of sta c exhibits at the AG and
Natural Resources Building will be posted on Converse
County 4‐H’s website, on the door of the building and
4‐H/Extension Office as well as announcement boards at
Dog Show, Horse Show and in the Stallion Show Center.
7. All items must be removed from the AG and Natural
Resources Building between 10AM and noon Saturday, July
25, 2015. Exhibits going to WSF are to be returned to 4‐H/
Extension Office by 4PM Wednesday, August 5, 2015.
8. Upon comple on of WSF, Items will be ready to be picked
up at the 4‐H/Extension Office Tuesday, August 18, 2015.
Any item le more than one week a er the comple on of
WSF will be disposed of, unless prior arrangements for
pick‐up are made.
Skill Summary Cards
Skill summary cards are available at the 4‐H/Extension Office. PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY.
Sta c Exhibit
Food Preserva on
Foods and Nutri on
Non‐Livestock (Sta c) Exhibit Silent Auc on
Bid by silent auc on on 4‐H and FFA members sta c project
exhibits.
1. All exhibitors must no fy the 4‐H/Extension Staff as to
which exhibit(s) they will sell by close of sta c interview
judging on Friday, July 17, 2015. Any youth not giving no ce
as to which exhibit they will sell by stated deadlines may not
be permi ed to sell an exhibit in the silent auc on.
2. 4‐H and FFA members may sell one (1) item from each
project they grew, raised, made, constructed or developed.
3. A 4‐H or FFA member selling an item may establish a
minimum bid. If minimum bid is not a ained, item will not
be sold.
4. There will be a 10% commission on the total sales of each
item. 2% will be used to defray the cost of the sale and 8%
of the gross will be assessed for the use of the name and
emblems of 4‐H and/or FFA to the Converse County 4‐H
Founda on or Douglas FFA Chapter, depending on which
organiza on the member’s project was in. Dona ons to the
founda on are used to provide educa onal opportuni es
for individuals to further their educa on.
5. Silent auc on bid sheets will be placed next to auc on items
a er comple on of judging and processing.
6. Bids will be closed at 10AM, Saturday, July 25, 2015.
7. Successful bidders will be no fied and payment must be
received in 4‐H/Extension Office by Wednesday, July 29,
2015.
Product name:
Processed date:
Process method (circle): boiling water OR pressure (pounds=_____)
Process me:
Al tude:
Style of pack (circle): Raw OR Hot
Recipe or reference source (Need to include the name of the book and page number
where you received the informa on):
Photography/Visual Arts Entries 1. If you are in photography and edit your photos, you need to
enter them in a Digital Crea ons Photography class.
2. Exhibits need to be mounted securely on a s ff moun ng
board or foam board.
3. Posters, pictures, artwork, and photography exhibits must
come with a method for hanging from hooks on pegboard
(examples: plas c hanger that a aches to back with
adhesive).
4. No breakable glass allowed. Use of Plexiglas or shrink plas c
is allowed. For Visual Arts entries
5. No Frames for Photography. Most commonly used is mat
board frames (Please refer to the WSF Premium Book pgs.
143, 144 & 148.).
Quil ng 1. There are two different types of quilts for entries:
tradi onal and ed or pieced.
2. Tradi onal quilts are sewn together and quilted.
3. Tied or pieced quilts are sewn together and ed with yarn
(e.g. quilt is made out of fleece and the edges are ed
together).
4. If you have any ques ons please call the 4‐H/Extension
Office at 358‐2417.
Ribbons & Awards Any exhibit not conforming to WSF Book requirements will be
judged as is and then dropped one ribbon. Ribbons are
awarded or not awarded at the discre on of the judge and all
decisions are final.
Descrip on of the meaning of the ribbon designa ons follows:
Champion, Reserve Champion, Judge’s Choice and Purple—
outstanding; reserved for top exhibits, those of State Fair
quality.
Blue—excellent: indicates those exhibits which are well done
and above average in all respects.
Red—average: indicates those exhibits that meet the
requirements of the class that are “ordinary, usual, run‐of‐the‐
mill”.
White—needs improvement: used for those exhibits in which
some problems or weaknesses are evident, i.e., incomplete or
unfinished exhibits, major faults, and/or exhibits needing
obvious improvement.
DANISH SYSTEM– Sta c Exhibits
Ra ngs are calculated by comparing the entry to the ideal for a
specific exhibit and by factoring in the entrant’s age.
1. Each exhibit receives a ribbon at the ini al judging process.
2. The three types of ribbons awarded at the judging are as
follows; blue, red, or white.
3. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, and Purple ribbons, as
well as Judge’s Choice are awarded a er all judging is
completed and the judges are able to see all of the exhibits
at the same me.
AMERICAN SYSTEM– Livestock/Animal Exhibits
Showmanship
1. There is one class per age group in 4‐H and one class in FFA,
with a total of four classes (Junior, Intermediate, Senior,
FFA). Each class will be placed as follows; Champion,
Reserve Champion, white, yellow, green, and pink.
2. Showmanship classes will be offered for Alpaca, Beef, Cat,
Dairy Ca le, Dairy Goat, Dog, Fiber Goat, Horse, Meat Goat,
Poultry, Rabbit, Breeding Sheep, Market Sheep and Swine.
3. Intermediate and senior 4‐H and FFA showmanship
champions earn the right to compete in the Round Robin
Showmanship Compe on. Small animal Round Robin
Showmanship will begin at 8AM. Saturday, July 18 at 3PM.
Large animal Round Robin Showmanship will begin Friday,
July 24 at 8AM.
4. Reserve champion should be prepared to compete if
Champion showman does not complete in Round Robin
Showmanship Compe on.
Horse
Halter Show
1. Each halter class will be placed out six places as follows:
blue, red, white, yellow, green, pink.
2. A er all classes have been completed, all blue ribbon
geldings will be asked to come back into ring. When geldings
are in ring, the judge will choose a Grand Champion Gelding.
A er Grand Champion Gelding is chosen, the red ribbon
winner from same class will enter ring, then the judge will
chose Reserve Champion Gelding.
3. The same process will be repeated for the mares and a
Grand Champion Mare and a Reserve Champion Mare will
be picked by the judge.
Performance and Cow/Speed Events High Point
1. The most points accumulated, based on single horse and
rider combina on in the following classes:
Performance Classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat,
Programmed Ride, Western Pleasure, Western
Horsemanship, Western Riding, Reining and Trail.
Cow/Speed Classes: Barrels, Pole Bending, Working
Cow horse, Breakaway Roping, Ranch Sor ng, Goat
Tying, and Team Roping.
Tie Breakers
High point speed event based on fastest overall me.
Performance classes broken by Western Horsemanship class
score.
Swine
Breeding 1. Each class will be placed out as follows: blue, red, white,
yellow, green, and pink.
2. A er all heats are completed in each breeding class, all blue
ribbon winners from each heat are brought back to the pen
for the picking of overall grand champion in each breeding
class.
3. A er the grand champion is picked, the red ribbon winner
from the same class as the grand champion is pulled into
the ring for the picking of the overall reserve.
Market 1. There are four weight classes: light weight, middle weight,
medium heavy weight and heavy weight. Each weight class
has separate heats with a grand champion and reserve
champion.
2. Each heat is placed out as follows: blue, red, white, yellow,
green, and pink.
3. A er all heats are completed in each weight class, all blue
ribbon winners from each heat are brought back to the pen
for the picking of the grand champion in each weight class.
4. A er the grand champion is picked, the red ribbon winner
from the same heat as the grand champion is pulled into the
ring for the picking of the reserve champion in each weight
class.
Pen of 3 1. When the owner has more than one animal and has another
4‐H or FFA member show the addi onal animal, only the
OWNER will win a ribbon, not the member showing the
addi onal animal.
2. If there are two owners showing, then the two owners will
receive ribbons.
Market Beef, Market Lamb & Meat Goats 1. The classes are broken down by weight of the animals. Each
class is placed as follows: blue, red, white, yellow, green,
and pink.
2. A er all of the classes are completed, the blue ribbon
winners from each class will come back to the show ring for
the judge to pick the Grand Champion.
3. A er the Grand Champion is picked, the red Ribbon winner
from the same class as the Grand Champion comes into the
ring for the picking of the Reserve Champion.
Dairy Ca le 1. Each class will be placed out as follows: blue, red, white,
yellow, green, and pink.
2. A er all classes are completed, all blue ribbon winners from
each class are brought back to the pen for the picking of
overall grand champion.
3. A er the grand champion is picked, the red ribbon winner
from the same class as the grand champion is pulled into
the ring for the picking of the overall reserve champion.
Waste Removal Partnership
You and the Converse County Fair have the responsibility to
have the refuse disposed of in an appropriate manner.
All animal, feed and bedding waste material from County Fair
goes to a recycling site to be composted. We need your
assistance in the recycling efforts. Please keep your animal,
feed and bedding waste separated from your regular man
made garbage. It is the responsibility of each Exhibitor to
keep stalls, pens, and/or exhibit areas clean and neat. In
order to keep the barns in presentable order for guests, we
ask the following of you:
‐have stalls cleaned and refuse material placed in the
designated sites before you leave each evening.
‐when you return in the morning all refuse material
needs to be removed and placed in the designated
sites.
Thank You Thanks to everone who
helps sponsor the Converse County 4-H/FFA Fair.
Your generosity is very much appreciated.
Horse Show Junior Intermediate Senior
Working Cow Horse 8‐190 8-186 N/A
Breakaway Roping 8‐191 8-187 N/A
Ranch Sor ng 8‐192 8‐188 N/A
Team Roping 8‐191 8‐189 N/A
Goat Tying 8‐194 N/A N/A
Western Walk‐Trot 8‐199 8‐197 8‐195
English Walk‐Trot 8‐200 8‐201 8‐196
Dairy Ca le Dept: 16 Div: 21 Class: 01
1. Exhibitors may exhibit their dairy ca le for the dura on of
the Fair. If it is in the best interest of the animal, upon
approval from 4‐H Educator, dairy ca le may be released at
an earlier date than the general livestock release date.
However, once stalled on the fairgrounds, the animals will
be subject to all general livestock and sanita on rules and
be expected to remain un l the recommended livestock
release me.
2. This class is open to purebred or high grade animals raised
by 4‐H or FFA members in Converse County. No dairy
classes are available at WSF.
3. All entries must show evidence of good breeding and will be
judged on size for age, dairy type, vigor, condi on, and milk
produc on characteris cs. The Show Judge will have the
right to disqualify an animal.
Dairy Ca le Showmanship Dept: 18 Div: 79
Class:
37 Senior
38 Intermediate
39 Junior
Fiber Goat Showmanship Dept: 18 Div: 79
Class:
40 Senior
41 Intermediate
42 Junior
Converse County Bred and Fed: 1. Animals must be bred in Converse County and raised by a
Converse County 4‐H/FFA member.
2. Animals must be within weight requirements set by the
Fair.
3. Class break up will be by weight; males and females will be
shown together.
4. Animals must be well represented to also recognize the
breeder and the Fair.
Market Beef—Bred and Fed Dept: 16 Div: 02 Class: 14
Meat Goats—Bred and Fed Dept: 16 Div: 06 Class: 89
Market Sheep—Bred and Fed Dept: 16 Div: 17 Class: 01
Market Swine—Bred and Fed Dept: 16 Div: 19 Class: 20
Pen of Three Market Classes: 1. Any market species may compete in the Pen of Three
contest.
2. The goal is to pen three animals of similar characteris cs.
3. Pen of three animals may consist of any three animals
owned by one or mul ple owners in any one species.
4. Pens may be all males, all females, or a combina on.
5. Members may combine animals that are in 4‐H or FFA to
make a pen.
6. Individual birds entered in trios or fryer pens will not be
permi ed to compete for individual prizes nor compete as
part of another trio or fryer pen.
Market Beef—Pen of Three Dept: 16 Div: 02 Class: 15
Meat Goats—Pen of Three Dept: 16 Div: 06 Class: 90
Market Sheep—Pen of Three Dept: 16 Div: 07 Class: 02
Market Swine:—Pen of Three Dept: 16 Div: 19 Class: 21
Market Rabbit—Pen of Three Dept: 03 Div: 11 Class: 135
Market Poultry—Pen of Three Dept: 16 Div: 09 Class: 115
Market Duck—Pen of Three Dept: 16 Div: 09 Class: 116
Market Turkey: Dept: 16 Div: 09 Class:117
Converse County Youth Livestock Shows
Feeder Calf (Not the same as the regular Market
Classes): Feeder Calves born in the current year weighing less than 500
lbs. as well as the Converse County Cow–Belles Commercial Cow
Contest offspring are eligible for this show:
Dept: 16 Div: 01 Class: 92
Converse County Cow‐Belles
Commercial Cow Contest: Dept: 16 Div: 01
Phase One: Class: 75
Phase Two: Class: 76
Pocket Pets Pocket pets are considered to be any small rodent, bird,
amphibian, rep le, or any other special creature that an
exhibitor has as a pet. Cats, dogs, rabbits, or poultry are not
eligible.
1. All healthy pocket pets are to be brought in the day of the
show and taken home upon comple on of the show.
2. All pocket pets must be confined to a portable ESCAPE
PROOF CAGE suitable for that par cular species, while they
are on the fairgrounds. Exhibitors must provide their own
cages. It is the total responsibility of the exhibitor to provide
for the health and welfare of the animal while it is at the
fair. Where appropriate, harnesses are required.
3. Any venomous pets will be le in 100% ESCAPE PROOF
cages that are LOCKED and CONTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
4. Exhibitors will be asked to discuss and have a knowledge of
their pet and may be asked to handle their pet at the
judge’s discre on.
5. Any pet showing signs of illness will be removed from the
grounds immediately at the discre on of the 4‐H Educator.
4. Exhibitors will be required to be with their animals at ALL
TIMES.
5. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor and ownership
papers filed by June 1, 2015 to show at the Fair.
6. Classes will be broken accordingly at a natural basis by
species at the discre on of the 4‐H Educator. Ribbons will
be awarded to 1st through 6th places. Judging will be done
by interview.
7. Presenta ons will be up to 5 minutes long, but will not
exceed that me. Handling skills, habitat, and informa on
may be demonstrated.
8. Showmanship per guidelines are available at the 4‐H/
Extension Office.
Dept: 16 Div: Class:
Bird 10 01
Rodent 10 02
Rep le 10 03
Amphibian 10 04
Any Other Pocket Pet 10 05
To All 2015 4-H and FFA members—
Welcome to the Converse County Fair
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!
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