GuideExhibitors’

The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair

Published July 16, 2015Supplement of The Ritzville Adams

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

**Advance Tickets (Through Sept. 2, 2015)

Family Pass $55.00Adult Pass $22.00Senior Pass* $17.00Youth Pass (ages 5-12 ) $12.00

Tickets at the Gate as of Sept. 3, 2015

Family Pass $60.00Adult Pass $25.00Senior Pass* $20.00Youth Pass $15.00

Thursday, Friday, Saturday Daily Admission

Family Day Pass $20.00Adult Day Pass $ 7.50Senior Day Pass* $ 6.00Youth Day Pass $ 4.50

Sunday, Sept. 6, Day Admission

Family Day Pass $15.00Adult Day Pass $ 5.00Senior Day Pass* $ 4.00Youth Day Pass $ 3.00

Family passes are for members of immediate family only (those living under the same roof!) *Senior – age 62 years and older. **Advance Tickets are sold by Fair Board or Rodeo Members or at the following locations: Leffel, Otis & Warwick in

Ritzville; Java Bloom in Washtucna; Jim’s Market in Lind.

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Fair Board ................................................................ 2

General Rules And Regulations .............................. 3Livestock Rules and Regulations ............................ 3Health Requirements FOR LIVESTOCK ................. 4Market Auction Sale Rules and Regulations......................................................... 4FFA Policy Statement on Livestock Competitions ... 54-H Policy Statement on Livestock Competitions .... 5Campground Rules and Registration ...................... 9

CONTESTS: Livestock Fitting and Showing Contest ............ 5 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest ................. 5 4-H/FFA Round Robin Fitting and Showing Contest .......................................... 5 4-H/FFA Herdsmanship Contests ..................... 5 Gymkhana ........................................................ 9 Alfalfa Hay King/Queen Contest..................... 11 Jar and Loaf Contests .................................... 11 4-H Record Books .......................................... 22 Marshmallow Shooting Catapult Contest ....... 22

ENTRY FORMS: Horse Department Entry Form ......................... 9 4-H Demonstration Entry Form ...................... 22 Animal Entry Form ........................................ 13

Exhibitor’s Code of Ethics ................................ 5 Campground Rules .......................................... 9

DEPARTMENTS: B. Booths & Displays ........................................ 6 C. Beef ............................................................. 6 D. Dairy ............................................................ 7 E. Swine ........................................................... 7 F. Sheep .......................................................... 7 FF. Goats .......................................................... 8 G. Poultry, Rabbits & Cavies ............................ 8 H. Horses ......................................................... 9 I. Dog Show ................................................... 11 J. Field Crops ................................................. 11 K. Fruits and Vegetables ................................ 12 L. Plants and Flowers ..................................... 14 M. Food Preservation ..................................... 15 N. Baking ........................................................ 16 O. Clothing ..................................................... 16 P. Machine Stitching ...................................... 17 Q. Handiwork.................................................. 18 QQ. Quilts ..................................................18-19 R. Arts and Crafts – Adult ............................... 20 S. Arts and Crafts – Youth .............................. 20 T. Photography ............................................... 20 U. 4-H Projects ..........................................21-22 V. Model Kits .................................................. 22

W. Agricultural Mechanics and Trade Skills ............................................ 23 X. Spinning, Weaving and Wool .................... 23 Y. Antique Machinery ...................................... 23 WW. Woodworking ......................................... 23

WHEAT LAND COMMUNITIES’FAIR BOARD

Fritz Coon ........................................... PresidentJanet Manke ............................... Vice-PresidentJohn Keeling ....................................... SecretaryAaron Esser ........................................TreasurerLori Williams .....Livestock Sale Committee Sec.Andy Williams .............................Board MemberLori Williams ...............................Board MemberJodie Esser .................................Board MemberJan Collard .................................Board MemberShayna Wilks ..............................Board Member

The members of the fair board are serving without any compensation, other than the pleasure received

in promoting a worthwhile community enterprise.

WLCF Royalty Brianna Kin Kade and Sharon Anderson

1. Look through the Exhibitors’ Guide and determine if you have items that you have created, grown, baked, etc. over this past year.

2. Bring your items down to the fairgrounds Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.. If you are unable to drop your items, friends or family are allowed to do it for you.

3. Obtain an Exhibitor’s Number in the Knuth Building.4. Our volunteers will direct you to the Exhibitor’s Building where, with the help of

a department superintendent, you will fill out an Entry Tag.5. Leave your item to be judged.6. You can view your items and all exhibits throughout the fair.

7. All items, ribbons, and special prizes can be picked up at the conclusion of the fair Sunday 2:15 p.m.**

8. All premium monies awarded will be mailed.

**If you are unable to pick up your items all unclaimed exhibits will be moved to the fair office.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact department superintendents listed in each section of the guide or Morgane Roth at morganeroth@gmail.com or by phone 509-650-7003.

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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

ENTRIES:1. All exhibits will be entered between the

hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednes-day of fair week.

2. Livestock entries, including poultry and rabbits, which by requirement are pre-registered, will be entered between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (See more informa-tion pertaining to livestock entries on pages 4-5.)

3. NO PRE-REGISTRATION OF EXHIB-ITS OTHER THAN LIVESTOCK IS ACCEPTED.

4. Exhibitors must register at Fair Office and be assigned an exhibitor’s number prior to entering exhibits. One exhibitor number should be used for all exhibits entered by an individual. Livestock exhibitors will be assigned an exhibitor number when their animal pre-reg-istration is received and should use that exhibitor number for ALL entries outside of the livestock departments.

5. FFA and 4-H exhibitors should use their FFA or 4-H specific exhibitor number for ALL entries they exhibit at the fair, not just project items

6. The following class listing and age requirements apply to entries throughout the fair. Those listed by grade refer to the grade in school just completed.

Class: 1. 4-H Primary – Grades K, 1, 2

2. 4-H Junior – Grades 3, 4, 53. 4-H Intermediate – Grades 6, 7, 84. 4-H Senior – Grades 9 and over5. FFA6. Open Youth (Under the age of 19 yrs. as of Jan. 1st)7. Open Adult (Ages 19 yrs. and over as of Jan. 1)

7. Exhibit must have been produced or completed in the past 12 months and be the sole work of the exhibitor.

8. Check specific rules under Department listings. Some areas have special requirements.

9. Department Superintendents are re-sponsible for accepting or rejecting all entries. They reserve the right to refuse any exhibit that, in their judgment, is not of high enough quality or is deemed to be offensive. All entries accepted will be judged except exhibits marked DISPLAY ONLY.

10.No one exhibit may be entered in more than one lot, except livestock.

11.Regularly enrolled 4-H members within the club year and with appropriate proj-ects should enter under 4-H Division. No cross-entering of like items in 4-H and Open Class.

12. Space for display booths, commercial exhibits and concessions must be arranged in advance, preferably by Aug. 15. Exhibitors are responsible for preparation and decoration of their own booth and must keep the space neat and clean. All materials for deco-rating must be fire proof and supplied by exhibitor. Booths, displays and concessions must be in place by 8 a.m. on Thursday and remain intact until 2 p.m. on Sunday.

13. ALL EXHIBITS MUST REMAIN IN

PLACE UNTIL OFFICIAL CLOSE OF THE FAIR OR EXHIBITOR WILL FORFEIT PREMIUMS EARNED.

14. Any exhibit, article or stand left in the building or on the grounds after 7 p.m. on Sunday will be at risk of the owner, and after three days will become the property of the Fair.

15. The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair will take every precaution within its power for the safe preservation of all stock and articles on exhibit. However, the Fair will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury of persons, animals or property while on the Fairgrounds or in connection with Fair activities.

JUDGING1. All exhibits will be judged by the Dan-

ish system. Exhibits will be judged on quality, irrespective of the number of entries in a lot. The judge will not issue a ribbon if an exhibit is not up to standard quality. ALL JUDGES’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

2. Ribbon awards for open class are as follows: In order for an exhibit to qualify for a special ribbon it must first receive a blue ribbon in its lot. The single best entry from each Section will be awarded Best of Class ribbon. The Best of Show is selected from the Best of Class winners. No additional premium points are given for special ribbons. The judge has the right to not award special ribbons if they do not believe the quality of exhibits merits a higher award.

3. The Fair Board reserves the right to add classes not listed in the premium book when deemed necessary and in the best interest of the Fair. It reserves final and absolute right to interpret rules and settle controversies incidental to the Fair.

GROUNDS RULES1. The Fair Office cannot cash personal

checks!2. No “For Sale” or other commercial

signs are allowed on any exhibit that is entered for competition.

3. No bicycles or skateboards are allowed on the fairgrounds.

4. NO DOGS are allowed on the fair-grounds. Exception may be made for service dogs or dogs involved in contracted dog events. These dogs must be on a leash and the owner is responsible for clean up and proper disposal of their pet’s waste.

5. Advertising is restricted: No persons shall be permitted to distribute ad-vertising matter or promote upon the grounds, except from their place of business or exhibit space. The tack-ing or posting of any advertisements, bills, etc. other than within the space occupied by exhibits is strictly prohib-ited. The parking lot is included in the advertising restrictions.

6. Access to the fairgrounds and buildings during the Fair will be controlled for safety and security purposes. Admission Gates will open at 7:30 a.m. Thursday through Sunday.

7. Vendors and Campers with ap-propriate vehicle passes issued by the Fair will be allowed LIMITED ACCESS for restocking until 10 a.m. All unauthorized vehicles must park in the general parking lot or will be towed

at the owner’s expense.8. Commercial exhibit building (Knuth

Building) will be open to the public from 10 a.m to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and on Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Access to exhibits may be restricted on Thursday morning to allow for judging. Gates and buildings will be locked at 10 p.m. each evening.

9. Lost and found is located in the Fair Office.

PREMIUMS1. Premium money will be paid to an

exhibitor based on the number of points assigned to the ribbon award for each exhibit determined by the judge. Premium points are listed for each department. The Fair Board will determine how much each point is worth and award premium money accordingly.

2. Premium money checks issued by the Fair will be cancelled if not cashed within 60 days of receipt and will be considered a donation to the general fair fund.

3. Exhibitors, exhibitors’ parents or leaders of exhibitors failing to comply with or knowingly violating any Fair or Show rules may forfeit premiums or be barred from future showing at Wheat Land Communities’ Fair.

4. If for any reason such as war, weather or other act of God, the income for the current Wheat Land Communities’ Fair is impaired, all prizes, premiums and awards may be prorated.

LIVESTOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All livestock must be pre-registered by August 15. Pre-registration form must be completed and accompanied by a signed Exhibitor’s Code of Ethics, season pass fee and sanitation fee. Exhibitor numbers will be issued to livestock exhibitors when registration is received and can be picked up in the Fair office the day of weigh-in.

2. Late livestock entries may be accepted by authorization of department super-intendents and fair board representa-tive, if space is available.

3. Breeding stock must be pre-registered and will be allowed on space availability only. Check with the superintendent.

4. 4-H and FFA exhibitors must have Quality Assurance Certification in order to be eligible for the livestock sale. The exhibitor must submit 3 copies of the completed Health Record Form and Feed Record for each animal being entered for market sale at the time of vet check. Records will be reviewed by the fair veterinarian and if any dis-crepancies are found, animal will be denied access to market sale.

5. All exhibitors and participants must purchase and display a fair pass.

6. All exhibitors, club leaders, advisors and superintendents must attend in-formational meeting in the Livestock Barn at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday evening of fair week.

7. Each exhibitor will furnish own feed and feeding equipment. Fair will furnish bedding.

8. Date of ownership of exhibit must be March 1 for steers, June 1 for hogs, July 1 for sheep, July 15 for rabbits and poultry.

9. All cattle must have a satisfactory neck rope in addition to halter and rope in use at all times in barn during the fair.

10. THIS IS A JUNIOR SHOW! Exhibitors must do their own work! They are competing with each other for plac-ing and competing for recognition of their ability and initiative to raise and present their livestock to the judges and public. PARENTS AND OTHER ADULTS ARE REQUIRED TO RE-FRAIN FROM THE PREPARATION OF LIVESTOCK WHILE AT THE SHOW!! This show could not exist if we didn’t have the wonderful cooper-ation of all of the parents and others, however, the actual work at the show MUST be done by the exhibitor. If help is needed exhibitors are encouraged to ask another exhibitor to assist.

11. Each exhibitor must own, take care of and exhibit his/her own animals unless excused by management for reasons that are deemed sufficient, and will be responsible for the care and cleanliness of his/her pens or stalls. 4-H exhibitors are allowed to lease an animal if the animal is not sold at auction. An exhibitor may be removed from participation if his/her animal and pen are not properly cared for. Exhibitor must also prepare his/her animals for use in stock judging contests upon request of the Division Superintendent or forfeit his/her premium money and all rights and privileges of the Show. (*4-H allows exhibitor to lease an an-imal that will not be sold at auction.)

12. Only dehorned or naturally polled steers will be eligible to show. Any beef animals having horns over two inches only from the skin at the base of the horn to the tip will be disqualified. All beef animals must be halter broken and manageable.

13. If animal does not make minimum MARKET weight, it automatically goes into feeder class.

14. All animals in market class will be sold at the market auction and each exhibitor must show in one division of fitting and showing to be eligible for sale.

15. No boars, bulls or rams will be used in 4-H of FFA fitting and showing contest.

16. 4-H, FFA and Open Youth may enter unregistered breeding stock.

17. No electric clippers allowed in steel pens and wash area. No electric blowers allowed in wash area. Clip-ping is encouraged to be done at home. Clipping hogs in wooden pens acceptable. Major clipping of steers must be done prior to fall fair. Minor, touch-up clipping can be done at fair under supervision or with the help of another student exhibitor. Failure to comply with clipping rules will result in consequences determined by the Livestock Committee (overall livestock superintendent, livestock sale commit-tee president and fair board president).

18. 4-Hers may enter Open Class unless otherwise stated in the Department, but they may not show the same animal in 4-H and Open Class. A separate animal must be entered.

19. Primary 4-H (K-2) in livestock depart-ments will receive participation ribbons only. Premium points will be awarded

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at the same value as a red ribbon in that department.

20. Brand slips are required for transfer of ownership on all beef animals (See Rule 5d under Market Auction rules and regulations.)

21. Vet bills are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

22. No animal may be removed or replaced with another animal without the con-sent of the Fair Board and Department Superintendent.

23. All decisions regarding conduct of exhibitor or animal will be made by the Livestock Committee. The Livestock Committee will visually evaluate animal regarded as “unruly” before removal from fair. Prior to market class on Thursday, exhibitor must be able to lead the animal to the wash rack by themselves or the animal will be sent home.

24. The Fair Board reserves the right to request the removal of unruly stock.

25. Protests regarding violations of live-stock rules and regulations of the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair must be submitted in writing, complete with the signature of the person making the protest; must be pre-sented by that person to the Overall Livestock Superintendent within 12 hours of the occurrence of the incident; must be presented with a non-refundable $25 fee in cash only. Protests will be dealt with by the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Board. This is the only way a protest will be considered. Decisions by the Fair Board are final.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTSFOR LIVESTOCK

1. Although individual health certificates on Washington animals are not re-quired for entry, the fair veterinarian shall issue a blanket health certificate covering all in-state entries to the fair. Every market animal entered at the fair must have a completed, signed, Quality Assurance Health Record for that animal to be turned in to scale officials at weigh-in.

2. No animal from a quarantined area or premise will be permitted to enter the fair or show.

3. All out-of-state animal entries must comply with State of Washington import regulations.

4. All out-of-state horses must have a negative coggins test within six (6) months except horses from Oregon.

5. A USDA scrapies tag for sheep and goats regardless of age or sex is re-quired.

6. Fair veterinarian requires that all live-stock be washed prior to entry in fair and transported in trailers or trucks that have been cleaned.

7. Fair veterinarian will inspect all classes of livestock and poultry (including hors-es, pet animals, rabbits, fur-bearing animals, pigeons, ducks, geese and turkeys) before they are exhibited to determine that the livestock and poultry show no clinical indications or contagious, infectious disease or ectoparasites.

8. Fair veterinarian must and will reject animals with infectious or contagious diseases or ectoparasites. Exhibitors

should be made aware that ringworm, warts, pinkeye, strangles, contagious ecthyma, scabies, lice, mites, ticks and fleas fall into these categories.

9. Fair veterinarian shall reject those animals exhibiting disease symptoms during the course of the fair also.

10. It is strongly recommended, but not required, that cattle be vaccinated in the current show year against the respiratory diseases.

11. Fair veterinarian’s professional deci-sion as to the health status of an animal is final and shall be upheld by the fair board.

MARKET AUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Sale is open to members of Ritzville, Lind and Washtucna FFA Chapters and 4-H members enrolled in East Adams County 4-H. Any youth participating in auction sale and not completing present year’s project will be ineligible for any auction privileges the following year. The 4-H leaders and Vocational Agriculture instructors involved will determine eligibility.

2. Each exhibitor is limited to the number of sales as follows: Rabbit –1or Poultry–1, Market Hogs – 2, Market Lambs – 2, Market Goats – 2, Market Steers – 2, or any combination not to exceed two (2) animals per exhibitor. Exhibitors enrolled in an FFA or 4-H project must participate in fitting and showing to be eligible for the sale.

3. Animals must meet minimum grade standards as follows:

Market Rabbit – Must be a meat breed. See list on page 9.

Market Poultry – Must be a meat breed. See list on page 9.

Market Hogs – U.S. No. 1, U.S. No. 2, and U.S. No. 3 and weigh between 230 and 290 pounds.

Market Lambs – Prime, Choice or Good and weigh 100-145 pounds. All market lambs must be sheared 14-30 days prior to fair. All lambs must be washed prior to fair.

Market Goats – 60 pounds or over. Under 60 pounds NO SALE.

Market Steers – Prime, Choice or Select and weigh between 1,000 and 1,500 pounds.

SPECIAL NOTE: ANY SPECIES OF ANIMAL NOT FITTING THE RE-QUIREMENTS OF THE MARKET STANDARDS (ie. Heavyweight of any species or improper staple length of wool in sheep) AS STIPULATED IN THE WHEAT LAND COMMUNITIES’ FAIR EXHIBITORS’ GUIDE WILL NOT BE SOLD. Exhibitors with animals not meeting scale weight limits must contact the Livestock Sale Office by 8 a.m. Saturday to clarify disposition of animal after fair.

4. All animals must be in place by 8 p.m on Wednesday of fair week. NO EX-CEPTIONS.

5. All sheep, goats and hogs will be weighed between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday of fair week. Beef will be weighed between 7-8 a.m. on Thursday of fair week.a. Exhibitors must be present when

their stock is weighed or make prior arrangements with livestock super-intendent and leader.

b.Livestock department superinten-dents will be allowed in the scale house during weigh-in of animals.

c. Animals will only be weighed once. Reweigh is possible only if animal is taken directly off scales, scales balanced and animal reweighed immediately. NO EXCEPTIONS.

d. Brand slips must be presented to the Beef Superintendent at the time of weigh-in. (One animal-one brand slip to be signed by the exhibitor/owner and co-signed to Wheat Land Communities’ Fair.) If exhibitor does not own the brand on the animal, he also must have a brand release from the seller to the exhibitor.

6. Pictures of exhibitor and his/her an-imal(s) will be taken prior to market classes on Thursday of fair week for use on buyer appreciation certificates at Saturday’s auction.

7. Conduct of Sale: a. Sale time will be 1:30 p.m. on Sat-

urday of fair weekb. Selling order will be beef, sheep,

goats, swine, fur & feather.c. FFA exhibitor will open the sale in

each species then 4-H.d. Each exhibitor may sell one ani-

mal per department until all other exhibitors within that department have had the opportunity to sell one animal also.

e. Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Champion animals will sell in ribbon order regardless of the animal’s ownership.

8. Three percent of gross sale amount will be held in the livestock sale account as a

reserve and to pay for costs associated with conducting the sale.

9. Following the sale the seller will exhibit an 8” X 11” sign listing seller and buyer, provided by the sale committee office, and place it above the animal for the duration of the fair.

10.Seller is responsible for care and feeding of sale animal until the official end of the fair.

11.After 2 p.m. on Sunday of fair week stall decorations can be removed. Early removal of decorations will result in forfeit of premiums.

12.The livestock barn will be closed at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday to everyone but the “load-out committee” to insure safety and efficiency while animals are being loaded out.

13.Sale animals must be loaded out by 8 p.m. on Sunday of fair weekend by their prospective processor unless advance arrangements have been made with the Sale Committee.

FFA POLICY STATEMENT ON LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS

The National FFA organization believes that livestock exhibition and judging com-petitions offer significant opportunities for the personal, social and career growth of its members. Participation in all competi-tive events requires the highest personal standards of ethics, integrity and fair play as called for in the FFA Code of Ethics. FFA members are expected to comply with the specific rules of each competition and to adhere to the National Show Ring Code of Ethics. Additionally, FFA does not condone or tolerate abuse or mistreatment of ani-mals in any form in its activities, programs

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EXHIBITOR’S CODE OF ETHICS(Please sign and return with Animal Entry Form)

˜ I believe that my participation in the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair should demonstrate my own ability, knowledge and skill as a feeder, manager and exhibitor of livestock/animal(s).˜ I will do my own work to the full extent of my capabilities and otherwise will only accept advice and support from others.˜ I realize that I am responsible for: • The proper care and safe, humane treatment of my animal(s) • The production of high quality, safe and wholesome food • Demonstrating strong moral character as an example to others˜ I will not use or allow the use of abusive, fraudulent or illegal practices in the feeding, fitting and showing of my animal(s).˜ I consent to having my animal(s) subjected to drug/substance testing.˜ I have kept complete and accurate records of all feeds, medications and treatments given to my animal(s).˜ I will read, understand and follow the rules without exception of the Wheat Land Communi-ties’ Fair in which I am a participant and ask that my parents and the supervisor of my project will do the same.˜ My livestock/animal project will be an example of how to accept what life has to offer, both good and bad, and how to live with the outcome.˜ I will not criticize, or interfere with the judge, other exhibitors or fair officials before, during or after fair events.˜ I have read, understand, support and will abide by the above Code of Ethics.˜ I have signed the attached hold-harmless and release form.

_______________________________________________________ ______________Exhibitor Date

_______________________________________________________ ______________Parent/Guardian Date

_______________________________________________________ ______________Project Supervisor (4-H Leader/FFA Advisor) Date

ALL signatures are required for the exhibitor to be eligible to participate fully in the Wheat Land Com-munities’ Fair.

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Hold-Harmless and Release Form

The undersigned, parents or guardians of ______________________________________,a participant at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair board members, 4-H club leaders, FFA advisors, superinten-dents and assistants specifically including any and all volunteers or personnel involved with supervision, control and marketing of livestock exhibits from any claims of any kind whatso-ever or of any nature for injury to the person or damage to the property of ____________________________________, his/her parents, siblings or heirs. This indemnity and hold-harmless agreement shall be considered a complete waiver and total waiver of any liability on the part of the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, its servants, agents or volunteers engaged in the supervi-sion and control as set forth herein above.

________________________________________ _________________Exhibitor Signature Date

________________________________________ _________________Parent’s Signature Date(If Exhibitor under the age of 18 yrs.)

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or competitions. The organization actively supports the training and education of FFA members and advisors in the proper ethical behavior for livestock competitions and in the application of sound humane principles of animal husbandry.

4-H POLICY STATEMENT ON LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS

The use of illegal drugs and/or the im-proper use of animal health products or foreign substances will not be tolerated in the Washington State 4-H Develop-ment Program. Extension personnel, 4-H volunteers, families, youth and fair/show officials have a legal and moral obligation not to misuse these products. We have the responsibility to tell others not to use these substances, and report those who do use any illegal substance. The administration of any drug or medication that could af-fect an animal’s performance resulting in an unfair advantage or the disposition of the animal is unacceptable. Additionally, there are federal penalties for using illegal substances in animals that are going into the nation’s food supply.

LIVESTOCK FITTING & SHOWINGCONTESTS

Departments C, D, E, F and FFSection LS – Fitting & Showing

Class 1 – 4-H Primary – Grades K, 1 and 2*Class 2 – 4-H Juniors – Grades 3,

4 and 5Class 3– 4-H Intermediates – Grades

6, 7 and 8Class 4 – 4-H Seniors – Grades 9 and .. olderClass 5 – FFAClass 6 – Open Youth* (Small animals only: rabbits, poultry and

pygmy goats are acceptable)Premium points awarded: Blue – 50 Red – 30 White – 10Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the species judge and superintendent. The overall Grand Champion in each species will be eligible to compete in the Round Robin Fitting and Showing Contest. Any entry in the 4-H Primary division will re-ceive a participation ribbon only. Premium points will be awarded at the same value as a red ribbon.Big Bend Electric Cooperative will award a $50 savings bond to the 4-H and FFA Grand Champion for Fitting and Showing in the Beef, Sheep, Swine and Horse departments. The Lind Chamber of Commerce will award a $50 savings bond to the 4-H

and FFA Grand Champion for Fitting and Showing in the Goat department.

4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST

DEPARTMENT LJSuperintendent – Andy Williams,

650-7275Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in

Livestock Barn Premium points awarded (4-H only):

Blue 15 – Red 10 – White 6Section A – Lot 11. The contest will be composed of two

classes each of beef, sheep and swine. Four animals will constitute a class. Selection of animals will be arranged by the superintendents.

2. The standard Hormel cards and grading system will be used.

3. Results will be posted after tabulation and contestant cards will be discarded one hour after results are posted. Ques-tions concerning scoring must be made within this time.

4. Each contestant does his/her own judging. There is no conferring among contestants while the contest is in prog-ress. Contestants violating this rule may be scored a zero for the class or classes in question.

ROUND ROBIN FITTING & SHOWING CONTEST

Department RRSuperintendent: Amanda Klindworth,

206-949-4581• The overall Fitting & Showing Grand

Champion in each species (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat & Horse) will be eligible to compete in the Round Robin Fitting and Showing Contest.

• If the Grand Champion is not able to compete, the Reserve Grand Champion of Fitting & Showing may take his/her place.

• All Round Robin Qualifiers will prepare and share their own animal for the con-test providing the animal is not a safety concern. Otherwise the Superintendent for that department will find an alterna-tive animal and they will also provide handlers.

• If there is not a 4-H or FFA Grand Champion in a department, additional animals will be filled in by the respective superintendent.

• All contestants will enter the ring with the correct species and proceed to show them for the allotted time. When the judge indicates, they will rotate to the next species and show it for the allotted time. This will continue until each contestant

has shown each species.• The show person earning the most points

will be named the All-Around Show Per-son in their group. Should there be a tie; the flip of a coin will be the tie breaker.

• No contestant may participate in both the FFA and 4-H Round Robin contests. If they qualify for both, they must choose one.

• Trophies will be presented to the overall Champion Show Person in both the 4-H and FFA Divisions.

Monetary awards are presented based on rank :

1st - $35, 2nd - $20, 3rd - $15, 4th - $10, 5th - $5

Lot: 1. 4-H 2. FFA

4-H and FFA HERDMANSHIP CONTESTS

DEPARTMENT C, E, F, FF, G, H Superintendent – Lori Williams,

650-7018The purpose of the herdsmanship con-

test is to encourage exhibitors to care for animals, pens and equipment properly and to display their exhibits in a husbandrylike manner, keeping stalls and animals clean and attractive at all times. All chapters and clubs with one or more animals in a division will automatically be entered. Both FFA Chapters and 4-H Clubs will be competing for ONE AWARD in the beef barn, ONE

AWARD in swine, ONE AWARD in sheep, ONE AWARD in horses, ONE AWARD in rabbits, ONE AWARD in goats and ONE AWARD in dairy. Judging for the contest will be done at random between the hours of 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. and noon on Sunday. Scores will be posted daily and the winners will be announced at the Livestock Awards Ceremony on Sunday.

NOTE: All work is to be done by exhibitor. Leaders and parents found doing work will disqualify the club or chapter.

Any infraction of the rules may be reported to the Livestock Superintendent who will notify the herdmanship judge.

The award of $20 each in the beef, sheep, swine, goat, horse and rabbit barns will be divided among the exhibiting participants of the winning club or chapter. Award will be withheld if, at the discretion of the judges, the herdsmanship is not of blue ribbon quality.Section HSLot:

1. Beef.2. Dairy.3. Swine.4. Sheep.5. Goats.6. Horses.7. Rabbits/Poultry.

(Please sign and return with Animal Entry Form on Page 13)

READYFOR THE FAIR

Ritzville Veterinary ClinicDr. Tim Johnstone

Large & Small Animals

1746 E. Wellsandt Road, Ritzville • 509-659-1112

DEPARTMENT CSuperintendents: Andy Williams,

650-7275 Randy & Debbie Kulm – 677-8823

BEEF

Divisions: Entry card color I ...........4-H .................. Green II ..........FFA .................. Yellow IV .........Open Youth ...... Pink V .........Open Adult ....... WhiteAll exhibitors must comply with live-stock rules and regulations, health requirements and Market Auction Rules & Regulation found on pages 3-5.

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DEPARTMENT DSuperintendents: Andy Williams,

650-7275Randy & Debbie Kulm – 677-8823

Divisions: Entry card color I ...........4-H .................... Green II ..........FFA .................... Yellow IV .........Open Youth ........ Pink V .........Open Adult ......... WhiteAll exhibitors must comply with live-stock rules and regulations, health re-quirements and Market Auction Rules

DEPARTMENT BSuperintendent – Kylie Fullmer, kylie.

fullmer@gmail.com

RULES:1.Exhibitors must contact Superinten-

dent prior to Fair for space assign-ment.

2. Booths and displays may begin set up starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, be complete by 8 a.m. on Thursday and must remain intact until Sunday

BOOTHS& DISPLAYS

Section A – Market Class (FFA & 4-H Only)Premium points awarded: Blue – 75 Red – 55 White – 25Lot: 1. Market Steer – 1,000 – 1,500 pounds2. Feeders/Prospect

Section B – Beef Breed ClassPremium points awarded: Blue – 75 Red – 55 White – 25Breeds: a. Aberdeen Angus b. Crossbreed c. Hereford d. Shorthorn e. Others entered by breed name

Lots: 1. Junior bull calf, 0-8 months 2. Senior bull calf, 9-12 months 3. Junior yearling bull, 11-18 months** 4. Senior yearling bull, 12-24** months 5. Bulls, over 24 months** 6. Two bulls, bred and owned by exhibitor 7. Three bulls, bred and owned by exhibitor 8. Junior heifer calf, 0-8 months 9. Senior heifer calf, 9-12 months 10. Junior yearling heifer, 13-18 months 11. Senior yearling heifer, 19-24 months

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at 2 p.m.3. Exhibit entry card must be complet-

ed in order to be eligible for judging.4. Judging will award ribbons and/or

cash prizes to the top 3 places.5. Displays or any part thereof may

not be entered in any other depart-ment (unless exhibit is part of a 4-H or FFA demonstration).

6. Booths & Displays must not have been entered in previous years.

Score Sheet for Section A and B:Representation of Organization 500 pts.Use of Fair Theme 350 pts.Use of Communities Ag Products

250 pts.Appearance & Arrangement 200 pts.Originality 200 pts.

Section A: Grange or Rural Com-munity Group (Adult)Placing: 1st - $50 2nd - $40 3rd - $25

Section B: Grange or Rural Com-munity Group (Youth)Placing: 1st - $20 2nd - $15 3rd- $10

Score Sheet for Section C & Sec-tion D: Design 150 Originality 200

Color 150 Attention Grabbing 150 Composition 150 Tells the story 200

Section C: Commercial BoothsPlacing: 1st – Blue Premium Rosette, 2nd – Red Premium Rosette, 3rd – Aqua Premium Rosette

Section D: Educational Display BoothsPlacing: 1st – Blue Premium Rosette, 2nd – Red Premium Rosette, 3rd – Aqua Premium Rosette

12. Cow, 2-3 years

Section LS – Beef Fitting & Showing*Premium points awarded: Blue - 50, Red - 30, White – 10One entry per exhibitor Class: 1. 4-H Junior – Grades 3, 4, 5 2. 4-H Intermediate – Grades 6, 7, 8 3. 4-H Senior – Grades 9 and over 4. FFA 5. Open Youth*Grand Champion Fitting & Showing 4-H and FFA participate in Round Robin Contest.

DEPARTMENT FSuperintendent – Nannette Naught,

509-869-0530Divisions: Entry card color I ......... 4-H ................... Green II ........ FFA ................... Yellow IV ...... Open Youth ....... Pink V ...... Open Adult ........ WhiteAll exhibitors must comply with live-stock rules and regulations, health requirements and Market Auction Rules & Regulations found on pages 3-5.

Section A – Market Lamb – 4-H and FFA onlyPremium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red – 35 White – 15Lot 1: Class I – 100-110 pounds Class II – 111-120 pounds Class III – 121-150 poundsLot 2: Pen of 5 market lambs from each 4-H Club (1 or more animals from each member)

Section B – Feeder LambsPremium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red – 35 White – 15Lot 1: 109 lbs. or lessLot 2: Pen of 3 feeder lambsSection C – Breed StockPremium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red – 35 White – 15 Breeds: a. Columbia b. Southdown

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DEPARTMENT DSuperintendents: Andy Williams,

650-7275Randy & Debbie Kulm – 677-8823

Divisions: Entry card color I ...........4-H .................... Green II ..........FFA .................... Yellow IV .........Open Youth ........ Pink V .........Open Adult ......... WhiteAll exhibitors must comply with live-stock rules and regulations, health re-quirements and Market Auction Rules

& Regulations found on pages 3-5.

Section A – Dairy Breed ClassesPremium points awarded: Blue – 75 Red – 55 White – 25Breeds: a. Ayrshire b. Brown Swiss c. Guernsey d. Holstein e. Jersey f. Other dairy breeds by name Lots: 1. Junior heifer, 0-8 months 2. Senior heifer, 9-12 months 3. Junior yearling heifer, 13-18

DAIRY months 4. Senior yearling heifer, 19-24 months 5. Cow, 2 years, unfreshened 6. Cow, 2 years, freshened 7. Cow, 3 years, unfreshened 8. Cow, 4, 5 or 6 years, freshened 9. Dry Cow, 3 years and older 10. Dam and daughter, any age 11. Junior bull, 0-8 months 12. Senior bull, 9-12 months 13. Junior yearling bull, 13-18 months** 14. Senior yearling bull, 19-24

months**

Section LS –Dairy Fitting & ShowingPremium points awarded: Blue - 50, Red - 30, White – 10One entry per exhibitorClass: 3. 4-H Junior – Grades 3, 4, 5 4. 4-H Intermediate – Grades 6, 7, 8 5. 4-H Senior – Grades 9 and over 6. FFA 7. Open Youth

** Not 4-H

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DEPARTMENT ESuperintendent – Justin Palmer,

509-760-7339

Divisions: Entry card color I ............4-H .......................Green II ...........FFA .......................Yellow IV .........Open Youth ...........Pink V .........Open Adult ............White

All exhibitors must comply with live-stock rules and regulations, health requirements and Market Auction Rules & Regulation found on pages 3-5.

Section A – Market Swine (FFA & 4-H Only)Premium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red –35 White –15 Lot 1: Class I – 230-245 pounds

SWINE Class II – 246-265 pounds Class III – 266-290 pounds Heavyweight – 291 pounds and up (NOT ELEIGIBLE FOR GRAND OR RESERVE PRIZ- ES)

Section B – Feeder SwinePremium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red –35 White –15 Lot 1: Class I – 40-99 pounds (all breeds) Class II – 100-224 pounds Lot 2: Pen of 3 feeder swine (all breeds) Lot 3: Sow and litter (not over 8 weeks of age)

Section C – Breeding StockPremium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red –35 White –15 Breeds: a. Yorkshire b. Chester White

c. Duroc d. Berkshire e. Poland China f. Hampshire g. Crossbred h. Others entered by breedLots: 1. Senior Boar, 6 months and under one year** 2. Junior Boar, under 6 months and over 2 months 3. Mature Sow, 2 years or over 4. Senior Sow, 19 months and under 2 years 5. Junior Sow, 1 year old and under 18 months 6. Senior Gilt, 6 months and under 1 year 7. Junior Gilt, under 6 months and

over 2 months 8. Herd (boar and 3 sows from Lots 1-7 9. Produce of dam (4 from same sow – from Lots 1-7, breeding

animals only 10. Get of sire (4 from same boar

– from Lots 1-7, breeding animals only.

Section LS – Swine Fitting & Showing* Premium points awarded: Blue - 50, Red - 30, White – 10 One entry per exhibitorClass: 1. 4-H Junior – Grades 3, 4, 5 2. 4-H Intermediate – Grades 6, 7, 8 3. 4-H Senior – Grades 9 and over 4. FFA 5. Open Youth

*Grand Champion Fitting & Showing 4-H and FFA will participate in Round Robin Contest.** Not 4-H

DEPARTMENT FSuperintendent – Nannette Naught,

509-869-0530Divisions: Entry card color I ......... 4-H ................... Green II ........ FFA ................... Yellow IV ...... Open Youth ....... Pink V ...... Open Adult ........ WhiteAll exhibitors must comply with live-stock rules and regulations, health requirements and Market Auction Rules & Regulations found on pages 3-5.

Section A – Market Lamb – 4-H and FFA onlyPremium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red – 35 White – 15Lot 1: Class I – 100-110 pounds Class II – 111-120 pounds Class III – 121-150 poundsLot 2: Pen of 5 market lambs from each 4-H Club (1 or more animals from each member)

Section B – Feeder LambsPremium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red – 35 White – 15Lot 1: 109 lbs. or lessLot 2: Pen of 3 feeder lambsSection C – Breed StockPremium points awarded: Blue – 55 Red – 35 White – 15 Breeds: a. Columbia b. Southdown

SHEEP c. Chevlot d. Suffolk e. Corridale f. Hampshire g. Crossbreeds h. Colored Breeds i. Others entered by breed namesLots: 1. Ram 2 years old and over** 2. Ram 1 year old and under 2 3. Ram lamb under 1 year 4. Ewe 2 years old and over 5. Ewe 1 year old and under 2 6. Ewe lamb under 1 year 7. Flock (Ram and 3 ewes from Lots 1-6) 8. Produce of dam (2 individuals any age, either sex, from same ewe bred by exhibitor, Lots 1-6) 9. Get of sire (4 individuals any age, either sex, from same ram bred by exhibitor, Lots 1-6Section LS – Sheep Fitting & Showing*Premium points awarded: Blue – 50 Red – 30 White – 10One entry per exhibitorClass: 1. 4-H Junior – Grades 3, 4, 5 2. 4-H Intermediate – Grades 6, 7, 8 3. 4-H Senior – Grades 9 and over 4. FFA 5. Open Youth*Grand Champion Fitting & Showing 4-H and FFA will participate in Round Robin Contest. **Not 4-H

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DEPARTMENT GSuperintendent – Janet Manke,

659-1308Divisions: Entry card color I ........ 4-H ..................Green II ....... FFA ..................Yellow IV ..... Open Youth ......Pink V ..... Open Adult .......WhiteAll exhibitors will comply with live-stock rules & regulations, health requirements and Market Auction Rules & Regulations found on pag-es 3-5.

Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy Rules:1. Superintendent may limit amount

of entries based upon available space.

2. Exhibitors must own rabbits, cavy or poultry they exhibit. Exhibitors are to show their own animals for judging unless excused by the Su-perintendent.

3. Entries should be washed if neces-sary. Clean feet and shanks.

4. Feather and groom all birds before the Fair. Any bird not meeting this specification will be refused.

5. Eggs are judged on external ap-pearance and uniformity.

6. All rabbits must have a permanent and legible tattoo in the left ear or they will be disqualified. No felt marker tattoos allowed.

7. Animal must be entered and caged in general show at fair.

8. Contestants must carry their own animal to the show table.

9. Chicken, Exotic Fowl and Game Bird P-T Test. Chickens, exotic fowl and game birds must test negative for Salmonella pullorum-typhoid (P-T) within 90 days of arriving at the fair. A certificate stating that the birds have been tested negative for P-T will be required upon arrival at

fair and before birds will be allowed into the exhibit barns.

Exception to providing a negative P-T certificate:

For birds hatched in 2015, exhibitors that meet one of the two options be-low do not need to have their birds P-T tested prior to exhibit:

1. The exhibitor is a participant in the 2015 National Poultry Im-provement Plan (NPIP); or

2. The show birds were bought from;

a. NPIP participants;b. Hatcheries; orc. Feed stores

The exhibitor will be required to pro-vide proof of number 1 or 2 above.

DEPT. G-P - POULTRYSection A – Market Poultry – 4-H & FFA Only**Special Rules: Sale poultry birds may be selected from a list of meat breeds. Chickens: Rock, Rhode Island, Orping-ton, New Hampshire, Cornish Cross, Sex Link, Australorp. Ducks: Pekin, Rouen. Turkeys: All. Geese: Chinese White.Lots: 1. Single Fryer 2. Single Roaster

Section B – Poultry BreedsPremium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 15 White – 10Classes:

a. Standard Breedsb. Bantamsc. Pigeonsd. Turkeyse. Ducksf. Geeseg. Pheasanth. Quaili. Other (Guinea, Chukar, Peafowl)

Lots:1. Male under 1 year2. Female under 1 year3. Male over 1 year4. Female over 1 year5. Pen of three6. Three Fryers7. One Fryer8. One Roaster

Section C – Eggs (one dozen)Premium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 15 White – 10Lots:

1. White2. Brown3. Other

Section LS – Poultry Fitting & Showing – Youth OnlyPremium points awarded:Blue – 35 Red – 25 White – 15One entry per exhibitorClass: 1. 4-H Primary – Grades K, 1, 2

2. 4-H Juniors – Grades 3-53. 4-H Intermediates – Grades 6-84. 4-H Seniors – Grades 9 through 19 years5. FFA6. Open Youth

DEPT. G-R - RABBITS

Section A – Market Rabbit – 4-H & FFA OnlyPremium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 15 White – 10** Sale rabbits must be selected from a list of meat breeds. Examples are: Champagne d’Argent, Californian, New Zealand, Palomino, Checkered Giant. NO fancy breeds qualify as meat breeds!Lots:

1. Fryer, 3-5 lbs, age 10 weeks2. Roaster, 5 to 8 lbs, age 3 to 6 months3. Stewer, over 8 lbs, age 6 – 9 months

Section B – Lightweight and Fancy BreedPremium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 15 White – 10(Examples are: Dutch, Mini Rex, Dwarf Hotot, Himalayan, Florida White, Neth-erland Dwarf, Tan, Holland Lop, Mini Lop and Satin)Lots:

1. Junior Doe, under 6 months2. Senior Doe, over 6 months3. Junior Buck, under 6 months4. Senior Buck, over 6 months

Section C – Heavy and Medium WeightsPremium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 15 White – 10(Examples are: Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Californian, New Zealand, Palomino and Flemish Giant.)Lots:

5. Junior Doe, under 6 months6. Senior Doe, over 6 months7. Junior Buck, under 6 months8. Senior Buck, over 6 months

Section LS – Rabbit Fitting and Showing – Youth OnlyPremium points awarded:Blue – 35 Red – 25 White – 15One entry per exhibitorClass: 1. 4-H Primary – Grades K, 1, 2

2. 4-H Juniors – Grades 3, 4, 53. 4-H Intermediates – Grades 6-84. 4-H Seniors – Grades 9 through 19 years5. FFA6. Open Youth

DEPT. G-C - CAVIES (GUINEA PIGS)

Section A – Cavie Breed ClassesPremium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 15 White – 10(Examples are: Abyssinian, American, Peruvian, Other listed by breed)Lots:

1. Junior Boar, under 6 months2. Senior Boar, over 6 months3. Junior Sow, under 6 months4. Senior Sow, over 6 months

Section LS – Cavy Fitting and Showing – Youth OnlyPremium points awarded: Blue – 35 Red – 25 White – 15One entry per exhibitorClass: 1. 4-H Primary – Grades K, 1, 2

2. 4-H Juniors – Grades 3, 4, 53. 4-H Intermediates – Grades 6-84. 4-H Seniors – Grades 9 through 19 years5. FFA6. Open Youth

Poultry, Rabbits & Cavies

DEPARTMENT FF Superintendent – Nannette Naught,

509-869-0530Divisions: Entry card color I ............ 4-H ...................Green II ........... FFA ...................Yellow IV ......... Open Youth .......Pink V ......... Open Adult ........WhiteAll exhibitors must comply with live-stock rules and regulations, health requirements and Market Auction Rules & Regulations found on pag-es 3-5.

Section A – Market Goat – 4-H and FFA onlyPremium points awarded in each lot

GOATS Blue – 55 Red – 35 White – 15 Lot 1: Meat breed, 60 lbs. and over

Section B – Breed StockPremium points awarded in each lot Blue – 55 Red – 35 White – 15 Breeds: a. Saanens b. Toggenburgs c. Nubians d. Alpine e. LaMancha f. Pygmy g. Other entered by breed names Lots: 1. Junior doeling born March 1

or later 2. Senior doeling born January

1 to March 1

3. Doelings born before Jan. 1 and under 2 yrs. never

freshened 4. Does, under 2 yrs in milk or

freshened 5. Does, 2 yrs old and under 3

yrs old in milk or freshened 6. Does, 3 yrs old and under 5

yrs old in milk or freshened 7. Aged Does, 5 yrs old and

over in milk or freshened 8. Dam, in milk, and daughter,

any age over 4 months 9. Get of sire – 3 does, any age,

any sire 10. Dairy Herd – 3 does in milk,

owned by one exhibitor 11. Breeders herd – 3 does,

owned by one exhibitor

Section LS - Goat Fitting & Show-ing*Premium points awarded: Blue – 50 Red – 30 White – 10One entry per exhibitorClass: 1. 4-H Primary – Grades K, 1, 2** 2. 4-H Juniors – Grades 3, 4, 5 3. 4-H Intermediates – Grades 6, 7, 8 4. 4-H Seniors – Grades 9 through 19 years 5. FFA 6. Open Youth

*Grand Champion Fitting & Showing 4-H and FFA will participate in Round Robin Contest.**Pygmy goats only

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HORSESDEPARTMENT H

Superintendent – Rhonda Schafer, (509) 492-0775

Divisions: Entry card color I ..........4-H ....................Green II .........FFA ....................Yellow IV ........Open Youth ........Pink V ........Open Adult .........White

All exhibitors will comply with live-stock rules & regulations, health re-quirements and 4-H and FFA Market Auction Rules & Regulations found on pages 5-7.

Horse Department Rules:1. Any exhibitor not complying with

Fair or Horse Department rules will forfeit premium points or be excused from the event, subject to Horse Department Superinten-dent.

2. All stalled horses must be checked by fair veterinarian before being unload-ed and stalled at the fair grounds.

3. All horses must be stalled on the Fair-grounds by 8 p.m. Wednesday. NO EXCEPTIONS! Check with super-intendent for stall assignments. 4-H and FFA youth will have barn priority.

4. Open Show and Gymkhana horses hauled to the fairgrounds the day of the event must remain tied to vehicle/trailer when not in use and will have restricted access to facilities.

5. Exhibitors and parents only in restrict-ed areas. NO EXCEPTIONS!

6. All riders age 18 and under shall be re-quired to wear ATSM approved head-gear while riding.

7. Boots must be worn at all times when riding or working with horses.

8. Each exhibitor is required to have his/her stall cleaned by 8 a.m. and main-tain stall cleanliness throughout each day of the fair.

9. Hay nets must be removed from stalls by 8 p.m., unless they are hay bags. They may stay in stall.

10. Feeding outside of stalls is not per-mitted.

11. No loose horses in the small arena without adult supervision.

12. No unsupervised horses in the round pen at any time.

SECTION I. GYMKHANA 10:00 a.m. – Gymkhana for ages 10 and under** in the Small Arena2:00 p.m. – Gymkhana for ages 11-17 and Adults in the Rodeo Arena**Note: If you are 10 and under and feel that you can compete in the 11 and over division, please contact the department superintendent and we will make chang-es if necessary.1. Open to all ages.2. Must have exhibitor number to be eligi-

ble to participate.3. Must comply with all Horse Depart-

ment Rules outlined above.4. Ribbons will be awarded to sixth place

in each individual event and up to third place in team events.

5. Only highest place finish will qualify for points on the high point age division

awards.6. Cash prizes to be awarded.

Age Divisions: Leadline, 8 and Under, 9-13, 14-17, 18 and over.

Events:Sack Race Boot Race Musical Chairs Baton RelayEgg Race Water Equitation Pole Bending Keyhole RaceBarrel Race 2-Barrel Flag

SECTION II. 4-H AND FFA PERFOR-MANCE SHOWSection A – Performance Classes:Premium points awarded in each lot Sections II, III & IV only: Blue – 20 Red – 10 White – 5Lots:

1. Bareback Equitation2. English Equitation3. English Pleasure4. Hunt-Seat over Fences5. Western Pleasure6. Western Equitation7. Trail 8. Green Horse9. Walk Trot

Section LS – Fitting & Showing*:Lots:

1. 4-H Juniors – Grades 3-52. 4-H Intermediates – Grades 6-83. 4-H Seniors – Grades 9 through

19 years4. FFA

*Grand Champion Fitting & Showing 4-H and FFA will participate in Round Rob-in Contest. Grand Champion 4-H/FFA showman receives Elizabeth Hennings Memorial traveling trophy. Each blue ribbon recipient in each class will return for the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Placing.

SECTION III. OPEN HORSE SHOW Age Divisions: 17 & under: 18 & overRules:• Pre-registration recommended with

Horse Superintendent. You may reg-ister by calling Rhonda at 509-492-0775 but to reserve a stall you must send in an entry form (found on this page) by August 15.

• Must obtain exhibitor number from the fair office to be eligible for premium points and awards. Proof of paid ad-mission is required to obtain exhibitor number.

• There will be a fee of $2.50 per en-tered class, which must be paid prior to show and/or class.

• Premium points awarded in each lot.• Any problems regarding conduct in-

side/outside the arena or regarding the eligibility of an exhibitor will be directed to the Horse Superintendent for appropriate action.

Lots:1. Halter Mares – Open (all ages, all

breeds)2. Halter Geldings – Open (all ages, all

breeds*Each blue ribbon recipient in the

Halter classes will return to be judged for the Autumn Memorial traveling trophy.

3. Showmanship4. Leadline – 6 and under (English/

Western)

5. Walk/Trot – 10 and under (English/Western. No cross-entry with lope/canter classes)

6. Bareback Equitation (English/West-ern)

7. Western Equitation, 17 and under8. Western Equitation, 18 and over9. Western Pleasure, 17 and under10. Western Pleasure, 18 and over11. English Equitation, 17 and under12. English Equitation, 18 and over13. English Pleasure, 17 and under14. English Pleasure, 18 and over

15. Command Class16. Trail, 17 and under – English/West-

ern17. Trail, 18 and over – English/Western18. Over Fences (if available)

SECTION IV - HORSE CLINIC All 4-H and FFA Horse exhibitors are re-quired to participate to receive premium points.Lot: 1. Educational Activity

Horse Department Entry FormName:

Address:

City: Age:

FFA Chapter Jr./Sr Fr/Soph

4-H Club Sr. Int. Jr.

Open r Adult r Under 18

4-H Horse Show Classes:

Gymkhana Classes:

Exhibitors must mail an entry form with the code of ethics and sanitation fee to the fair.Open Horse Show Classes @ $2.50 per class

Mail completed entry and payment to:Rhonda Schafer, 3301 W. Hopkins St., Pasco, WA 99301

Wheat Land Communities’ Fair ~ Campground Rules1. Advance registration with Fair Secretary,

P.O. Box 14, Ritzville, WA 99169 is recommended. If space is available, a site may be secured by contacting the fair office.

2. Camping and RV spots are open only to exhibitors, concessionaires, superintendents, fair & rodeo personnel during the run of the fair. Ad-mission policy applies.

3. Campground fees are $10 per night with hook-up, $5 per night without. No sanitary hookups for camper/trailers will be provided.

4. One vehicle pass per campsite may be purchased for $5 per night. A vehicle pass dis-played in the windshield will allow access to the campsite from the east gate at designated times only. All other vehicles must be parked in the outside parking lot.

5. Campground permits must be displayed in the window of camper or RV facing the fire lane or be attached to tent.

6. Camping vehicles must utilize the assigned space for the duration of the fair. All cars must be detached from trailers and parked outside the camp area.

7. Lanes between parked campers/trailers must remain open at all times for emergency access

Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Campground Registration

Address________________________________________________________________________City____________________________________State_________________ZIP_______________Phone: _____________________ ________________________ _______________________ (Daytime) (Evening) (Cell)

Check all that apply: £ Motor Home – License No.______________________Make_____________________ £ Trailer/Camper – License No.______________________Make_____________________ £ Tent £ *Vehicle – License No._____________________Model & Year_____________________ Number of people using site ______. List name and phone for all persons authorized to use the site overnight on separate sheet. Return with registration and fees. Fees: (includes restrooms and shower facilities) Camp site with hook-up (water & electric) $10 per night Campsite without hook-up $ 5 per night Parking Pass for ONE vehicle* per campsite $ 5 per nightI have read all camping rules and understand them.Signature________________________________________________Date__________________

• Make checks payable to Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and send to P.O. Box 14, Ritzville, WA 99169. Payment must accompany this registration. Reservation will not be guaranteed until payment is received. You will be notified if space IS NOT available.

Office use only: Fees Paid_______________Date Rec’d__________Campsite #________

Name__________________________________________________________________________(Adult in charge staying in RV site – MUST BE 21 YEARS or OLDER)

and fire protection.8. An adult must accompany all minor exhibitors

staying overnight. Any camper/trailer without adult supervision may be removed from the grounds.

9. No abusive drugs or alcohol will be allowed on the grounds at any time.

10. Pets must be on a leash. Any pet causing disturbance may be removed from grounds.

11. Turn lights off and keep campgrounds quiet after 11 p.m. Security personnel will be patrolling the grounds.

12. Wheat Land Communities’ Fair will not be responsible in case of fire, theft, accident or loss of any kind. It is your responsibility to so advise all persons sharing your camping facility or site.

13. Each site has a maximum of 15 amp draw. NO air conditioners to be run off of fair power. Use of self-contained or on-board generators not permitted after 11 p.m.

14. The above stated rules are for your conve-nience and protection and to provide emergency information and location for the fair board personnel. Completion of the registration form and payment thereof constitutes acceptance of the foregoing rules by the adult in charge and all members us-ing your assigned camping area. For questions or more information call 659-1588.

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DEPARTMENT ISuperintendent – Volunteer needed,

email morganeroth@gmail.com

Sunday, 12 p.m. outside of livestock barn

Divisions:IV ..... Open Youth ......... PinkV ...... Open Adult .......... White

1. No dogs allowed without a leash2. Unruly dogs not allowed3. All entries are open class

DOG SHOW

DEPARTMENT JSuperintendent: Susan Schafer

659-0873

All cereals MUST be exhibited in ONE FULL QUART WIDE MOUTH CANNING JAR WITH CLEAN LID. NO MAYON-NAISE TYPE JARS ALLOWED. Variety and lot number must be identified on the bottom of the jar. Field run samples MUST be unaltered as they come from the com-bine. Superintendent reserves the right to refuse exhibits that do not meet the above stated requirements. All samples must be from current year. The fair reserves the right to dye any handpicked samples to disqualify them from return entry if needed. Threshed Grain will be scored on the basis of Purity, Size, Plumpness and Color.Division II .......... FFA ...................Yellow IV ........Open Youth .......Red V .........Open Adult .......White

Section A – Field RunPremium points awarded:

Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot:

1. Winter Wheat – Hard Red – Variety must be identified. (3 varieties)

2. Winter Wheat – Soft white – Variety must be identified. (3 varieties)

3. Winter Wheat – Club – Variety must be identified. (3 varieties)

4. Spring Wheat – Variety must be identified. (3 varieties)

5. Winter Barley. A. 2 row. B. 6 row.6. Spring Barley. A. 2 row. B. 6 row.7. Oats – Variety identified.8. Dry Beans – 2 varieties.9. Canola – Industrial variety.10. Canola – Edible variety.11. Dry seed peas.12. Other (one entry).

Section B – SeedPremium points awarded:

Blue – 30 Red – 25 White – 20Lot: 1. Alfalfa. 2. Red Clover. 3. Grasses. 4. Other

PREPARATION OF SHEAF GRAINAND SHEAF GRASS

Go into the field a few days before the grain is ready to cut. Select sample and cut close to the ground to get the full length of straw. Do not break the straw in handling. Spread in a dry place to cure. When the straw is dry, strip off the flag leaf and lower leaf. Bind the samples with strong cord or tape in 3 places. Hang the sheaf in a dry place with the heads down.Section C - Forage Sheaves or One-Fourth BalePremium points awarded:

Blue – 40 Red – 30 White – 25Lot:

1. Sheaves.A. Sheaves will be accepted in the

same categories as wheat, barley and oats as listed.

B. Sheaf must be tied in three places.C. Size of sheaves shall be as

follows:(1) Grain – 2” minimum diameter. (2) Grass – 2” minimum diameter.(3) Legumes – 2” minimum di-

ameter.(4) Sheaves should not be over

30” long.2. Alfalfa – 1/4 bale.3. Mixed Hay – 1/4 bale.4. Other types of Hay – 1/4 bale.

Section D – Alfalfa Hay King/Queen ContestPremium points awarded: Blue – 60 Red – 50 White - 40Lot:

1. First cutting, 3 standard 42”-46” bales.

2. Second cutting, 3 standard 42”- 46” bales.3. Third cutting, 3 standard 42”-46” bales.

RULES Hay must be produced by exhibitor and will be judged on crude protein, fiber, fat, moisture and color. Core samples will be taken on Thursday morning and the results posted. Noxious weeds found in alfalfa hay will disqualify entry. All entries become the property of Wheat Land Communities’ Fair.Section E – Wheat Weaving All lots divided into (a) under 12 inches and (b) over 12 inches. Exhibitor may enter one in each size in each lot. Lot number must be identified. Total of 10 entries. All items must be ready for hanging. Ritzville Warehouse Co., Inc. will award a cash prize of $7 to the best Adult and $3 to the best youth entry in Section E.Premium points awarded:

Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot: 1. Under 12 inches A. Spiral Weaving. B. Flat Work. C. Tied Work. D. Braided. E. Other.Premium points awarded:

Blue – 40 Red – 30 White – 25Lot: 2. Over 12 inches A. Spiral Weaving. B. Flat Work. C. Tied Work. D. Braided. E. Other.Section F – Amber Waves

(Wheat Arrangement) An arrangement featuring wheat in its natural color. Wheat need not be grown by exhibitor. Monetary awards sponsored by the Adams County Association of Wheat Growers will be given as follows:Lot:

1. Adult (Division V),1st $10; 2nd $7; 3rd $5; 4th $3.

2. Youth (Division II-IV), 1st $5; 2nd $3; 3rd $2.

Jar and Loaf ContestSection G - Jar and Loaf Contest

Sponsored by Ritzville Warehouse Co.

Lot 1. Senior Division – Awards for best example of one quart wide mouth jar of combine sample of wheat and an uncut loaf of bread. Ten places. 1st place $20; 2nd place $18; 3rd place $16; 4th place $14; 5th place $12; 6th place $10; 7th place $8; 8th

place $6; 9th place $4; 10th place $2.

Section H - Jar and Loaf Contest Sponsored by Wheat Land

Communities’ Fair Lot 1. Open Youth Division – Awards for best example of one quart wide mouth jar of combine sample of wheat and an uncut loaf of bread. Ten places. 1st place $20; 2nd place $18; 3rd place $16; 4th place $14; 5th place $12; 6th place $10; 7th place $8; 8th place $6; 9th place $4; 10th place $2.

Section I – Jar, Loaf and Flour Con-test

Sponsored by Adams County Association of Wheat Growers

Lot 1. Open Division (any age) – Awards for best example of one quart wide mouth jar of cleaned sample of wheat (variety named), a one quart wide mouth jar of flour home-ground from the same wheat and an uncut loaf of bread made from the home-ground flour. Recipe for bread must be included. Ten places. 1st place $20; 2nd place $18; 3rd place $16; 4th place $14; 5th place $12; 6th place $10; 7th place $8; 8th place $6; 9th place $4; 10th place $2.

Section J – Jar, Loaf and Sheaf Con-test

Sponsored by Union Elevator Co., Lind

Lot 1. Open Division (any age) – Award for best example of a one quart wide mouth jar of cleaned sample wheat (variety named), an uncut loaf of bread and a sheaf of wheat from the same wheat. Sheaf must be tied in three places; minimum diameter two inches; no longer than 30 inches. Five places. 1st place $20; 2nd place $18; 3rd place $16; 4th place $14; 5th place $12.

FIELD CROPS

Section A – Presence classPremium Points awarded: Blue – 10 Red – 8 White - 5Lot:

1. Best educated (does most tricks)2. Shortest tail (one award only)3. Shortest nose (one award only)4. Shortest legs (one award only)5. Hairiest (one award only)6. Best kisser (one award only)7. Longest tail (one award only)8. Longest nose (one award only)9. Longest legs (one award only)10. Baldest (one award only)11. Most unique name (one award only)

Section B – Canine Good CitizenPremium Points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15Dogs will be judged on:

• Appearance and grooming• Accepting a stranger• Walking on loose lead• Walking through a crowd• Sit for exam• Sit and down on command• Stay in position (sit or down)• Heel• Reaction to other dog• Reaction to distraction• Behavior when left alone (must be able to be tied)

Traveling trophy awarded to Ca-nine Good Citizen is donated by Adams County Pet Rescue

Section C – AgilityPremium Points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5Dogs will be judged on:

• Fastest time - any dog• Slowest Time - Dogs younger than 1 year or older than 10 years.• Best at taking cues for obstacles• Best dogs at: - Tunnel - Weave poles - Pause Table• Most attentive dog to owner

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FRUITS & VEGETABLES

DEPARTMENT KSuperintendent: Trish McRae at 659-

0539Divisions: II .........FFA .................. Yellow IV ........Open Youth ....... Pink V .........Open Adult ....... WhiteExhibitors are encouraged to read all rules and regulations for prepa-ration of vegetables for entry. Su-perintendent reserves the right to refuse exhibits that do not qualify under stated rules. 1. Exhibits are judged by uniformity

of color, shape, size & quality (free from blemishes)

2. Wash but do not scrub; make sure vegetables are dry at entry – not just freshly washed.

3. Root Vegetables – leave one inch of tops with 2-3 inch root length with exception of carrots, which must be 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch.

4. Cabbage, cauliflower and lettuce, leave some outer leaves on

5. Corn – strip 1/3 of husk off length-wise, remove silk

6. Onions should be either all peeled or all unpeeled. Pick ahead and dry; then remove outer skins and allow to dry again

7. Dill is to be exhibited in a glass jar

with water, plants no longer than 18 inches.

8. Have items trimmed and ready for display at entry.

9. Produce exhibited must be grown and cared for by the exhibitor, ex-cept children under 10 yrs. of age.

10. Requirements for entries vary. Check the list carefully to see how many of each vegetable are need-ed for one entry and how many types of the same fruit or vegetable can be entered in each lot.

Section A – VegetablesPremium Points awarded: Blue – 8 Red – 5 White – 3Lot:

1. Beans, 6 pods each, up to 3 differ-ent types

2. Baby Beets, 3 – greatest diameter 1 1⁄2”

3. Table beets, 3 – 1 1⁄2” to 3” diam-eter

4. Broccoli, 1 head5. Brussels sprouts, 66. Cabbage, 1 head – up to 3 differ-

ent types7. Baby carrots, 3 – up to 1” diameter8. Table carrots*, 3 – 1 1⁄2” to 2”

diameter9. Cauliflower, 1 head10. Sweet corn, 3 ears – roasting ear

stage11. Popcorn, 3 ears12. Pickling Cucumbers, 3 – up to 3

different types13. Slicing cucumber – 1 over 5”

long, up to 3 different types14. Dill, 3 plants

15. Eggplant, 116. Garlic, 3 bulbs17. Gourds, 3 assorted18. Kale, 1 stalk19. Kohlrabi, 3 stems, no roots20. Lettuce, 1 head - up to 3 different

types21. Onions, 3 - up to 3 different types22. Parsley, 4 sprigs in water23. Parsnips, 3 – 1 1⁄2” to 3 1⁄2”

diameter24. Peas, 6 pods25. Peppers, 6 – chili-type26. Peppers, 3 – up to 2 different

types27. Potatoes, 3 – up to 4 different

types28. Pumpkin, 1 – pie variety29. Pumpkin, 1 – Jack-o-lantern

variety30. Pumpkin, 1 – field pumpkin, any

size31. Radishes, 6 – up to 3 different

types 32. Rhubarb, 3 stalks, pulled. Cut top

for uniform length33. Rutabagas, 334. Squash, 1 – up to 10 different

types35. Squash, 1 – largest36. Tomatoes, 3 ripe37. Tomatoes, 3 green (stems on)38. Tomatoes (cherry) 5 ripe, stems

on 1 1/2 “ maximum39. Tomatoes (cherry), 5 green,

stems on 1 1/2” maximum40. Tomatoes (Pear) 3 – stems on41. Tomatoes (Italian) 3 – stems on42. Turnips, 4 – table

43. Vegetable plate, 6 in a group44. Ugliest vegetable, 145. Other vegetables46. Honey, 1 pint – extracted47. Honey, 1 comb

Section B – FruitsPremium Points awarded: Blue – 8 Red – 5 White – 3Lot:1. Apples, 4 – up to 4 different types2. Apricots, 43. Cantaloupe or muskmelon, 14. Grapes, 1 cluster – up to 4 differ-

ent types5. Peaches, 4 – up to 4 different

types6. Pears, 4 – up to 2 different types7. Plums, 68. Prunes, 69. Quince, 410. Raspberries, 1 dry pint (in clean

container)11. Strawberries, 1 dry pint (in clean

container)12. Watermelon, 113. Other berries, 1 dry pint (in clean

container)14. Other fruits, 4

Section C – Creature FeaturePremium Points awarded: Blue – 12 Red – 10 White – 5Item used in this Section need not be grown by the exhibitor. Use fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grasses, etc., to build your creatureLot:

1. Ages 6 and under2. Ages 7 – 12 years3. Ages 13 – 16 years

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Canola can replicate benefits that Vertival Tillage does for soil.Roundup Ready • Clearfield • New IMI Tolerant ClaremoreLiberty Link Herbicide Tolerant • New SU Tolerant Sumner

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ANIMAL ENTRY FORMEntry due August 15th

USE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH SPECIES.Use reasonable facsimile or print form found on Website at www.fair@goritzville.com

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Name_____________________________________________________________Address___________________________________________________________City___________________________ZIP____________Phone________________Age________________(required for Horse dept. only)Email __________________________________________________________FFA Chapter__________________________ Jr/Sr. Fr/Soph Novice4-H Club______________________________ Sr Int JrOpen: £ Adult £ Under 18

Qty Livestock Dept. Section Lot Ear Tag ID # Sale Animal (C, D, E, F, FII, G) (Yes or No)

*Horse (H) Dept. Section Class: 4-H, FFA or Open Stalls Needed

Complete ALL information and return with the following: 1. Signed Exhibitor Code of Ethics & Hold Harmless (found on reverse side) 2. Sanitation Fee – $5 per animal for large livestock; $5 per species for rabbit, poultry & cavies

To: Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Livestock Department PO Box 14 Ritzville, WA 99169

Animal Health & Feed Records for Market Animals must be presented at entry. Animal exhibitors must purchase season pass that will be available after Wednesday evening’s exhibitor meeting. Any changes to entry (animal or class) must be authorized by the species superintendent. The owner of any exhibit releases Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and its agents from any liability from loss, dam-age or injury to animal or other property while such is on the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds. It is very important that you read the rules and regulations regarding livestock entries in the Premium Book and abide by them.

For office use only:Exhibitor #_________________ Fees Rec’d______________ Stalls/Pens needed_________

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1 bloom.Dahlias should have one set of attached

leaves. Disbud all varieties one week before the show. Center should show only in single or colllarette varieties. Dahlias may be entered in each color class.

13. Dahlia, Formal decorative over 10”, one bloom.

14. Dahlia, Informal decorative over 10”, one bloom.

15. Dahlia, Straight Cactus, over 10”, one bloom.

16. Dahlia, Formal decorative, 6-8”, one bloom.

17. Dahlia, formal decorative, 3-6”, one bloom.

18. Dahlia, Informal decorative, 6-8”, one bloom.

19. Dahlia, informal decorative, 3-6”, one bloom

20. Dahlia, Straight and incurved cactus, 6-8”, one bloom.

21. Dahlia, Ball, over 3-1/2”.22. Dahlia, other up to to 3 *.23. Dahlia, collarette.24. Seed Dahlias, 3 blooms, 1 color.25. Dahlia, Waterlily. A. 1 bloom. B. 3 blooms, one color.26. Seed Dahlias, 3 blooms.27. Daisies. A. Shasta, 1 color, 3 blooms. B. Other, 3 blooms. C. Other, 3 blooms.28. Gailardia, 3 blooms, same color. 29. Gazania, 3 blooms, same color.30. Geranium, flowerhead with foliage

adjoining.Gladiolus should be 1/3 closed - 2/3 open,

must be clean.Leaves should be attached. In the fall dig up Gladiolus bulbs with stems attached. Soak in a mixture of mouthwash and bleach for 2 hours or overnight to kill the bugs and prevent infestation. Air dry and tops will easily pull off when dry then store in a dark space over winter and plant in the spring.

31. Gladiolus, 1 spike.32. Miniature Gladiolus.33. Marigolds, giant, 3 blooms.34. Nasturtiums, 1 variety, 1 color, 3

blooms, bring stems, leaves. A. 1 variety, 1 color, 3 blooms and

stems. B. 1 variety, 1 color, 3 blooms and

stems.35. Pansies. A. 1 variety, 1 color, 3 stems. B. 1 variety, mixed colors, 5 stems.36. Petunias, single, 2 sprays, one color.37. Petunias, double, 1 spray.38. Petunias, ruffled, 1 spray.39. Portulaca (Moss Rose), *up to 3.40. Hybrid Tea Rose, 1 bloom, unlimited

as long as different colors. 41. Floribunda Roses, 1 spray.42. Grandiflora Roses, 1 spray.43. Rose Bud, *up to 3. 44. Miniature Rose, *up to 3.45. Climbing Rose.46. Rubekia, 3 blooms, same color.47. Shrub or hedge roses, 3 blooms of

one color. 48. Snapdragons, dwarf, 3 spikes, one

color.49. Snapdragons, large, 1 spike.50. Strawflowers, *up to 351. Sunflowers, ornamental *up to 3.

PLANTS & FLOWERS

DEPARTMENT LSuperintendents: Karyn Allen,

660-0775 & Joyce Preston, 659-1276Divisions: II ....... FFA ....................Yellow IV...... Open Youth ........Pink V....... Open Adult .........WhiteSpecial rules for Department L:1. Specimen blooms must have been

raised by the exhibitor2. Pick uniform and disbudded blooms3. A spray is one branch and does not

have to be disbudded4. Bring in Specimen blooms with

cleaned foliage adjoining5. Use a soft brush or cloth to clean fo-

liage6. A brush may be used to clean the

throat of gladiolas7. Pick specimens the day or evening be-

fore entering; plunge them into warm water overnight. Except roses, pick early in the morning, cut again under very warm water and put in jar with very warm water. Sunflowers need to be cut the night before. Place in a jar with very warm water along with some uncola soda or fruit fresh. The citric acid helps to preserve and feed the stalks for longer, fresher flower heads. Exhibitors are encouraged to replace spent blooms throughout the fair once judging is done.

8. Jars for specimen blooms are fur-nished in Section A.

9. * NOTE: If the book says “3” or “up to 3” it’s different! “3” means 3 as much alike as possible. “Up to 3” means 3 different kinds of flowers or colors.

10. Superintendents will remove wilted flowers as necessary.

11. Only one entry per person per lot is allowed.

Section A – Specimen BloomsPremium points awarded: Blue – 10 Red – 8 White – 6Lots in Section A will be classified in sub-classes by color. An entry may be made in each color division: WH – White VG – Variegated O – Orange CR – Cream BL – Blue P – Purple L – Lavender/ BLD – Blend mauve SM – Smoky GR – Green BRZ – Bronze C – Coral S – Salmon PK – Pink R – Red DK – Dark Red, BI – Bi-color Maroon Y – YellowLot:

1. Asters, single, 3 blooms, same color2. Asters, powder puff, 3 blooms, same

color3. Asters, double, 3 blooms.4. Asters, pompon, 1 spray.5. Begonia, 1 bloom.6. Calla lily, 1 bloom.7. Canna Lily, use color list.8. Carnations, 3 blooms, same color.9. Celosia, 1 stalk.10. Chrysanthemums, cushion, 1

spray. 11. Chrysanthemums, giant, 1 bloom.12. Chrysanthemums, spider or spoon,

52. Sunflowers, gray-striped, no stems or roots needed

53. Sweet peas, 1 color, 5 stems.54. Sweet peas, mixed colors, 5 stems.55. Tuberose, 1 spray. 56. Wildflowers, *up to 3Zinnias should be disbudded.57. Zinnia, anemone, 3 blooms, one color.58. Zinnia, button, 3 blooms, one color.59. Zinnia, cactus, 1 bloom.60. Zinnia, dahlia (more formal).61. Zinnia, mini, 3 blooms, one color62. Zinnia, giant double, 1 bloom.63. Other specimen blooms not previ-

ously listed, *up to 3.Section B – Arrangements Flowers used in arrangements must be grown by exhibitor (except for dried ma-terials). Any plant material may be used in addition to cut flowers (that is, anything that is or once was living vegetation). Exhibitors may renew fresh flowers in arrangements if needed after judging. Living material must never be embellished, as in paint or sparkles.Premium points awarded: Blue – 30 Red – 25 White – 20Lot:

1. Old times, using an antique as a centerpiece.

2. Mixed bouquet.3. Bouquet of nine or more mixed colors.4. Elegant roses. 5. Dried arrangement.6. Basket arrangement.7. My favorite holiday (Halloween,

Christmas, Fourth of July, etc.).8. Fair theme – “We’ve Got a Good

Thing Growing.”9. “Harvest Jubilee” design features

natural wheat and flowers.10. Kitchen creation (must use a kitchen

utensil as a container; e.g., coffeepot, measurer, etc.).

Smaller Arrangements Premium points awarded:

Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot:

11. Tiny Tim (not more than 4-1/2 inches tall).

12. Animal zoo (using an animal shaped container or a pot containing an ani-mal figurine).

Section C – Houseplants Pot not over 12”. Plants must be clean and bug free and must be in exhibitor’s possession at least 3 months. Exhibitors are asked to use discretion on size (height-width) as display space is limited.Premium points awarded:

Blue – 10 Red – 8 White – 6

Lot– 1. African violet. 2. Flowering begonia. a. Fibrous Begonia (Foliage) 3. Potted geranium. 4. Orchid. A. Species. B. Hybrid. 5. Other flowering plant. 6. Cactus. 7. Fern. 8. Ivy. 9. Philodendron. 10. SucculentsSection D – Outdoor potted plants or tubsPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 8Lot: 1. Less than 12” diameter. 2. 12-16”. 3. Up to 24”.Section E – Beautify the Fair, Outside DisplaysPremium points awarded:

Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 8Lot: 1. Adult. 2. Youth. 3. Clubs.Section F – Men OnlyPremium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot: 1. Scenes from the past. Any flower, plant or vegetable (fresh or dried) or cactus is allowed. Use any old materials for your arrangement scene and container. Example: old hat, old shoe, fig-urines, horseshoes, old bottles, machine parts, old telephone insulators. • Best of Show for youth entry in Dept. L receives a $20 gift certificate from Sunny Spot Floral & Gifts.• Best of Class, $10 will be awarded to the best adult exhibit; $5 to the best youth exhibit. Awards sponsored by the Washtucna Ladies’ Progressive Club.• Best of Class, Section B: A $15 gift cer-tificate from Java Bloom of Washtucna will be awarded to the best youth exhib-it. A $15 gift certificate from Java Bloom will be awarded to the best adult exhibit.• Best of Ornamental Sunflower will be awarded a $20 gift certificate from Uniquely Washington in the adult cat-egory, and youth will receive a $20 gift certificate from Memories Diner. • Best of Class, Section C, a decorative pot, donated by Erika Hennings.

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FOOD PRESERVATION

DEPARTMENT MSuperintendent – Stephanie Stokoe,

660-0550Divisions II ...... FFA .................... Yellow IV .... Open Youth ........ Red V ..... Adult ................... White1. ALL CANNED AND DRIED FOODS

MUST BE EXHIBITED IN STANDARD CANNING JARS.

2. Only one entry in any one lot per exhibitor.

3. All entries must be the sole work of the exhibitor.

4. Method of processing, processing time, product name and date must appear on label on lower half of jar. Processing methods must follow USDA recommendations, available from WSU Extension service for a nominal fee. USDA recommendations also are in Kerr, Ortho and Ball canning books, which list appropriate process time for elevation: Ritzville elevation, 1,869; Lind, 1,722; Washtucna, 1,678. Labels on dehydrated foods must in-dicate product name, pre-treatment, drying method and date processed. If no pre-treatment is used, state “No Pre-treatment.” Rings are to be taken off all jars except in Section H. All en-tries may be opened at the discretion of the judges.

Section A – FruitsPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 6Lot: 1. Apples, pieces. 2. Applesauce. 3. Apricots. 4. Berries. 5. Cherries, dark sweet. 6. Cherries, light sweet. 7. Cherries, sour pitted. 8. Fruit salad mixture. 9. Peaches. 10. Pears. 11. Plums. 12. Rhubarb. 13. Raspberries. 14. Gooseberries. 15. Nectarines. 16. Other.

Section B – VegetablesPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 6Lot: 1. Asparagus. 2. Beans, snap. 3. Beets. 4. Carrots. 5. Corn, whole kernel. 6. Corn, cream style. 7. Peas. 8. Potatoes. 9. Pumpkin/squash. 10. Sauerkraut. 11. Tomatoes. 12. Soup. 13. Other

Section C – Jams and Jellies – no wax seals. Only one entry per lot by exhibitor unless otherwise notated.Premium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 6Lot: 1. Jams (3 entries). 2. Preserves (2 entries). 3. Marmalade. 4. Conserves. 5. Fruit Butters (2 entries). 6. Jellies (3 entries). 7. Other (2 entries).

Section D – SaucesPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 6Lot: 1. Barbecue. 2. Chili. 3. Salsa. 4. Spaghetti. 5. Tomato. 6. Other.

Section E – Juices and SyrupsPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 6Lot: 1. Apple juice. 2. Cherry juice. 3. Grape juice. 4. Tomato juice. 5. Other juice. 6. Berry syrup. 7. Other syrup.

Section F – PicklesPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 6Lot: 1. Beet. 2. Bread and Butter. 3. Dill. 4. Relish (2 entries). 5. Sweet, whole. 6. Sweet, chunk/sliced. 7. Vegetables (2 entries). 8. Zucchini. 9. Other.

Section G – MeatsPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 6Lot: 1. Beef. 2. Pork. 3. Poultry. 4. Fish. 5. Mincemeat. 6. Other.

Section H – Dried Foods – Dehy-drated Foods (in half pint or pint jars)Premium points awarded:

Blue – 10 Red – 6 White – 3Lot: 1. Fruits (3 entries). 2. Vegetables (3 entries). 3. Dried leathers (2 entries). 4. Meat Jerky. 5. Trail mix/granola. 6. Herbs (3 entries). 7. Other.

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Cheer for the cowboys!Applaud the livestock competitors!

Spend the whole day at the fair & rodeo!

Bob’s TV & Appliance208 N. Division, Ritzville, WA

509-659-1240

The Best Fair Around

108 N. Adams Street, Ritzville, WA 99169Phone: 509-659-0425 • 509-659-1000 • Fax: 509-659-0529

DEPARTMENT NSuperintendent: Linda Erdman,

659-1353Divisions: II ...... FFA .....................Yellow IV .... Open Youth ..........Pink V ..... Open Adult ...........White

Department N Rules:1. Food must be entered on a dispos-

able plate covered with a sealed plastic bag.

2. After judging, half of pie not used for display will be released to exhibitor.

3. More than one entry per lot is permit-ted if made from a different recipe.

4. Amount or number required for entry is listed in Section heading.

5. Recipe must accompany exhibit to be eligible for top awards.

6. No mixes and no frozen dough may be used. Items requiring refrigera-tion are not allowed due to lack of proper storage.

7. Items baked prior to fair week must be accompanied by the date baked and the method of storage.

8. All entries must be solely baked by entrant.

Section A – Quick Breads – Whole loaf or 4 individual for Lots 1, 2 and 9Premium points awarded:

Blue – 8 Red – 5 White – 4Lot:

1. Baking Powder Biscuits 2. Muffins3. Coffee Cake4. Banana Bread5. Fruit Bread6. Nut Bread7. Zucchini Bread8. Other Quick Bread9. Gluten Free

Section B – Cookies – 4 of each kindPremium points awarded: Blue – 8 Red – 5 White – 4Lot:

1. Drop Cookies – up to 5 different types

2. Peanut Butter3. Other Shaped4. Rolled5. Refrigerator Type6. Cookie Press7. Brownies8. Bar Cookies9. No Bakes10. Filled11. Other12. Gluten Free

Section C – Yeast Breads – 4 rolls or whole loafPremium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5

1. Plain Rolls 2. Wheat Rolls, whole or 50%

3. Cinnamon or Sweet Rolls (up to 4 different types)4. Coffee Cake5. Tea Ring6. Donuts7. White Bread8. Wheat Bread, at least 50%9. Other Bread, up to 4 different kinds10. Gluten Free

Section D – Cakes – enter whole cake or 4 individual

Premium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5

1. Angel Food, unfrosted2. Frosted Cake (up to 4 different types)3. Holiday Fruit Cake4. Cupcakes 5. Decorated or special shaped6. Gluten Free7. Other

Section E – Pies – enter whole piePremium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5

1. Fruit, 2 crust (up to 5 different types)2. Fruit, 1 crust (up to 5 different types)3. Other Pie – No Cream Pies

Section F – Candy – 4 pieces eachPremium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5

1. Divinity

2. Fudge3. Peanut Brittle4. Other

Section G - MixesPremium points awarded: Blue – 8 Red – 5 White – 4Lot:

1. Snacks - 2 Popcorn balls, 1 pint granola, 1 pint trail mix. 2. Jar mixes - 1 quart

a. Cookies b. Muffins c. OtherSection H – Baking Awards- Sponsored by Adams County Association of Wheat Growers Exhibitor must enter at least one item in 32of 6 Sections in the Department; in addition to Section C, Lot 8. Award will be given to exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in Department N.Lot:

1. Baking King/Queen Award – 1st Place - $20, 2nd Place - $12, 3rd Place - $6

2. Baking Prince/Princess Award - 1st Place - $15, 2nd Place - $10, 3rd Place - $5

The Washington Association of Wheat Growers will award ribbon and cookbook to the Best of Show in Open Youth and Open Adult.

BAKING

DEPARTMENT OSuperintendent – Jan Collard

(208) 968-3769

Divisions: II .......FFA .......................Yellow IV .....Open Youth ..........Red V ......Open Adult ...........White

Points allowed listed by section. One entry per lot. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE CLEAN, PRESSED AND ON HANGERS. All exhibits must be made within the last 12 months. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded in each division.

Section A Premium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5Lot: 1. Apron – peasant, work, cobbler, etc. 2. Simple blouse/shirt. 3. Simple or flannel nightgown. 4. Accessory – tie, hat, belt, etc. 5. Doll clothes. 6. Infant Wear 7. Other.

Section B Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot: 1. Lace or tuck trimmed nightgown. 2. Bathrobe. 3. Jumper or sundress.

4. Simple dress. 5. Lined skirt. 6. Gathered or pleated skirt. 7. Lined vest. 8. Shorts. 9. Women’s pants. 10. Garments for children. A. Shirt. B. Shorts or pants. C. Skirt. D. Dress. E. Coat. F. Other. 11. Man’s shirt. 12. Woman’s shirt. 13. Unlined jacket. 14. Unlined skirt.

Section CPremium points awarded:

Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15Lot: 1. 2 or 3 piece outfit. 2. Afternoon dress. 3. Wool dress. 4. Party dress – long or short. 5. Tailored pants – woman’s. 6. Man’s pants. 7. Western shirt. 8. Man’s sport coat. 9. Blouse – tucked, pleated, etc. 10. Other.Section DPremium points awarded: Blue – 30 Red – 25 White – 20Lot: 1. Tailored coat. 2. Tailored suit. 3. Man’s suit. 4. Wedding dress. 5. Other.

CLOTHING

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Gavilon Grain, LLC dba

UNION ELEVATORCertified & Registered Seeds

Lind, WA

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Please call to order:All WestBred Varieties • All Clearfield Varieties • Registered Seed Varieties

Seed Plant Operations and Seed Orders: Kevin Starring: 509-650-7226 Jacob Reeve: 509-660-0049 Steven Thompson: 509-770-3188

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Serving You Since 1908Lind Washington 99341677-3441 • 800-423-4001

website: http://www.gavilon.com/location/gavilon-grain-lind

Email: dakin.bushner@gavilon.com

Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15Lot: 1. 2 or 3 piece outfit. 2. Afternoon dress. 3. Wool dress. 4. Party dress – long or short. 5. Tailored pants – woman’s. 6. Man’s pants. 7. Western shirt. 8. Man’s sport coat. 9. Blouse – tucked, pleated, etc. 10. Other.Section DPremium points awarded: Blue – 30 Red – 25 White – 20Lot: 1. Tailored coat. 2. Tailored suit. 3. Man’s suit. 4. Wedding dress. 5. Other.

DEPARTMENT P Superintendent – Jan Collard

(208) 968-3769Divisions: II ....... FFA .................Yellow IV ...... Open Youth .....Red V ....... Adult................White Items must be clean and made within the last 12 months. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded in each division.Section A – Small Items Premium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5Lot: 1. Pot holders. 2. Stuffed toys – Pre-printed fabric. 3. Pillows – Pre-printed fabric. 4. Puppets. 5. Pillowcase/ pair. 6. Napkins (2) 7. Other.Section B – Accessories Premium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5Lot: 1. Holiday decorations. A. Christmas. B. Halloween.

C. Valentine. D. Easter. E. Other. 2. Pillow. 3. Frames. 4. Place mats. 5. Baby accessories (bibs, etc.) 6. Bags. 7. Stuffed toys. 8. Doll. 9. Table runner. 10. Flags and banners. 11. Other.Section C – Machine Pieced Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot:

1. Wall hanging. 2. Table runner. 3. Bag. 4. Pillow. 5. Garments. 6. Placemats. 7. Potholders, Mitts 8. Other.Section D – Machine EmbroideryPremium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5 1. Wall Hanging 2. Table Runner 3. Pillow 4. Bag 5. Other

MACHINE STITCHING

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214 W. Main, Ritzville, WA509.659.4652

Memories Diner

Summer hours:Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.Closed Sunday

“Where the Past Meets the Present”

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PETE’S GARAGE, INC.6 S. Jefferson, Ritzville, WA • 509-659-0640

+24-HourEmergency

Towing Services

Used Car Sales

Auto Repair

Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo

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The Hair Center• Men’s Haircuts• Women’s Haircuts• Custom Color• Highlights• Perms• Waxing

Kimberly Yaeger, Owner/Stylist509.659.0821

216 West Main Avenue, Ritzville, WA

DEPARTMENT QSuperintendent: JoRene Zumdahl,

659-0921Divisions: IV .......Open Youth ..........Pink V .......Open Adult ...........White

Department Q rules:1. Exhibit must be the work of exhibitor,

made within the last 12 months and not have been shown at this fair be-fore.

2. Pictures must come ready for hang-ing.

3. Tablecloths must be folded and ar-ranged on clothes hanger.

4. Clear protective covering will be allowed.

5. May enter more than one entry in each lot as long as different item or method is

used.6. Superintendent reserves the

right to refuse any entry that does not conform to specific rules for this department list-ed above.

Method of construction for all Sections in Department Q:

A. Counted cross-stitchB. CrochetedC. EmbroideredD. HookedE. KnittedF. Machine KnittedG. NeedlepointH. SmockedI. TattedJ. Other

Section A – Small items (Minimum of 2 each)Premium Points awarded: Blue – 10 Red – 8 White – 5Lot:

1. Hot pads, Potholders, Mitts.2. Socks, Slippers, Booties.3. Mufflers, Mittens, Hats.4. Tea Towels, Hand Towels.5. Napkins, Placemats.6. Pillowcases.7. Handkerchiefs.8. Pictures (Design area 5” x 7” and

under).9. Apron.

Section B – Medium items Premium Points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 12 White – 8Lot:

1. Dresser Scarves.2. Doilies.3. Pillows.4. Pictures (Design area 9” x 11” and

under).5. Embellished clothing item.6. Small Afghan or quilt (up to 30” x

54”). a. Crocheted b. Knitted

c. Embroidered d. Other7. Dolls, Doll clothing .8. Baby Set – 2 piece minimum.9. Purse, Bag.

Section C – Large itemsPremium Points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot:

1. Pictures (Design area 10” x 12” and over).

2. Tablecloths.3. Wall Hangings.4. Large Afghans or quilt (42” x 48”

and up). a. Crocheted b. Knitted c. Embroidered d. Other5. Clothing a. Sweater. b. Vest.

c. Coat. d. Dress.

HANDIWORK

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Grain StorageDesignSales

Chester Templin& Garrett Templin

Box 406, Ritzville, WA 99169509-659-1224

TEMPLIN FARMSERVICE INC.

Showcasing Washington Products

— Liquor Store —Featuring Craft Beer &

Local Wines

Bulk Foods • Candy • Gifts

213 W. Main Ave., Ritzville • 509-659-0346

OPEN 9 A.M. TO 7 P.M.

Mon. - Sat.

DEPARTMENT QQSuperintendent –

Peace by Piece Quilt Guild, Beverly Cobb, 659-1752, 660-0225

Division: IV .... Open Youth ........... Red V ..... Open Adult ............ White Entry must be the sole work of the ex-hibitor that has not been previously shown at this fair. All items must be clean. Clear covering for protection may be on them. If a quilt has been commercially quilted or

finished by other than the exhibitor, it must be stated. Only one entry per lot. Best of Show, Best of Class and Spe-cial Merit ribbons may be awarded. The Washington State Quilter’s Award. The Washington State Quilters Guild of Spokane, Washington, will be awarding a cash prize of $50 and ribbon to the first place winner and one additional ribbon for the second place winner, for quilts or wallhangings in the Adult Open Di-vision that show best work in construction, use of color and design and application of handquilting or machine quilting stitches.

The quilts must be entirely pieced and quilted by the exhibitor. Best of Show - Adult: Peace by Piece Quilt Guild will present $50 cash. People’s Choice Award: Ritzville Hardware will present a $20 gift certif-icate to Ritzville Hardware. Best of Show - Youth (ages 8-16): Peace by Piece Quilt Guild will present $20 cash.Section A – Large Quilts Queen and King Size - Hand Quilted

Premium points awarded: Blue – 35 Red – 25 White – 20Lot:

1. Hand pieced.2. Hand appliquéd.3. Embroidered.4. Quilted only – Whole Cloth.5. Combined technique (pieced/ap-

plique).6. Machine pieced.7. Machine appliquéd.8. Machine embroidered.9. Foundation pieced.10. Other.

Section B – Large Quilts Queen and King Size -

Machine QuiltedPremium points awarded:

QUILTS

109 N. Washington, Ritzville, WA800-353-1534 • www.eetinc.com

There’s Somethingfor Everyone...at the Fair & Rodeo

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Brew HappyBrew HappyMonday–Saturday

6 am–7 pmSunday 7 am–6 pm

Great drinksto cool you down

and excellent coffeeto rev you up

1507 S. Bauman Rd.Ritzville, WA(Next to Conoco)

Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15Lot:

1. Hand pieced.2. Hand appliquéd.3. Embroidered.4. Combined technique (pieced/ applique).5. Machine pieced.6. Machine appliqué.7. Machine embroidered.8. Foundation pieced.9. Other.

Section C – Medium Quilts Lap, Twin, Double Size - Hand QuiltedPremium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15Lot:

1. Hand pieced.2. Hand appliquéd.3. Embroidered.4. Quilted only – Whole Cloth5. Combined technique (pieced/ap-

plique).6. Machine pieced.7. Machine appliquéd.8. Machine embroidered.9. Foundation pieced.10. Other.

Section D – Medium Quilts Lap, Twin, Double Size -

Machine QuiltedPremium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 20 White –15Lot: 1. Hand pieced 2. Hand appliquéd. 3. Embroidered. 4. Combined technique (pieced/ applique). 5. Machine pieced. 6. Machine appliquéd.

7. Machine embroidered. 8. Foundation pieced. 9. Other.Section E – Small Quilts

Wallhanging, Table Runner, Pillow, etc., - Hand Quilted

Premium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15 Lot: 1. Hand pieced. 2. Hand appliquéd. 3. Embroidered. 4. Combined technique (pieced/ applique). 5. Machine pieced. 6. Machine appliquéd. 7. Machine embroidered. 8. Foundation pieced. 9. Other.Section F – Small Quilts

Wallhanging, Table Runner, Pillow, etc., - Machine Quilted

Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10 Lot: 1. Holiday Decorations A. Christmas D. Easter B. Holloween E. Fair Theme C. Valentine F. Other 2. Hand pieced. 3. Hand appliquéd. 4. Embroidered. 5. Combined technique (pieced/appliqué). 6. Machine pieced. 7. Machine appliquéd. 8. Machine embroidered. 9. Foundation pieced. 10. Other.Section G – Miniature Quilts Premium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5 Must not measure larger than 24 inch-es on any side. May be hand or machine quilted.Lot: 1. Hand pieced. 2. Machine pieced. 3. Appliquéd. 4. Combined technique (pieced/ appliqué). 5. Embroidered. 6. Foundation pieced. 7. Other.Section H – Simple Quilts – Rag Quilts (large) (King, Queen, Double)Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot: 1. Machine pieced. 2. Other.Section I – Simple Quilts – Rag Quilts (small) (Twin, Lap, Crib, etc.)Premium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5Lot: 1. Machine pieced. 2. Other.Section J – Simple Quilts – Hand tied (king, queen, double)Premium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5Lot: 1. Machine pieced. 2. Foundation pieced 3. Other.Section J-a - Hand Tied Lap Quilts 1. Machine pieced. 2. Holiday decorations a. Christmas d. Easter b. Halloween e. Fair Theme c. Valentine f. Other

3. OtherSection J-b - Hand Tied Baby Quilts 1. Machine pieced. 2. Holiday decorations a. Christmas d. Easter b. Halloween e. Fair Theme c. Valentine f. Other 3. OtherSection K – Quilted WearablesLarge items – Jackets, dresses, vests, coats, etc. Must be at least 50% quilted construction. No purchased garments.Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot: 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Hand embroidered 3. Combined technique (pieced/ applique). 4. Machine pieced. 5. Machine appliquéd. 6. Machine embroidered. 7. Foundation pieced. 8. Other.Section L – Quilted Wearables/Acces-sories (bags, purses, hats, etc.)Premium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5Lot: 1. Hand appliquéd. 2. Embroidered. 3. Combined technique (pieced/ appliquéd). 4. Machine pieced. 5. Machine appliquéd. 6. Machine embroidered. 7. Foundation pieced. 8. Other.Section M – Friendship Quilt For display only as space allows.

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Ritzville Hardware108 W. First, Ritzville

509-659-0381

almost everything during the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair

From Sept. 3 – 6, 2015

OFF20%

Some exclusions apply.

9am – 8 pm DAILY1611 Smitty’s Blvd.

1-90 @ Exit 221 • Ritzville

(509) 659-0490www.cowcreekmercantile.com

Cow Creek MercantileGifts and Café

Home style breakfast, lunch and dinner

Candy, ICE CREAM, and espresso

— Distinctive Gifts — Wine • Greeting Cards • Jewelry

Home & Yard Decor • Apparel & AccessoriesGift Cards Available

109 N. Washington, Ritzville, WA800-353-1534 • www.eetinc.com

There’s Somethingfor Everyone...at the Fair & Rodeo

5. Flowers and other vegetation.6. Holidays or celebrations.7. Portraits.8. Scenic.9. Sports.10. Structures, city skylines or buildings.11. Other – something different from any

of the above. Suggestions: humor-ous, reflections, still life, patterns, etc.

12. Photo display – 2-4 photographs grouped and mounted securely on one 11”x14” sturdy mount board. Prints must be no larger than 5”x7”

and no smaller than 3-1/2”x5”. Can use 2 panoramic or 1 panoramic and 2 smaller prints. Prints must be in logical sequence to tell a story or record an event.

13. Panoramic – Must be complete photo...no piecing. Mount on 6 x 14 mount board. You may enter 2 entries but they must be of different subject matter.

14. Experimental Photography A. Collage, 1 only. B. Overlay, 1 only.

DEPARTMENT TSuperintendent: Randy and Shirley

Roth, 659-0893 Division: II .....FFA ....................Yellow IV ...Open Youth .......Red V ....Open Adult ........WhiteRules:1.Exhibitor should read Fair Rules and

Regulations.2.The term “Amateur” refers to those

who photograph as a hobby.3. The term “Professional” refers to those

who photograph as a vocation and/or receive payment for their work.

4. Photographs may NOT have been exhibited at this Fair before.

5.The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair assumes NO responsibility in case of loss or damage to entries.

6.Permission to reproduce for newspa-per will be given with each entry un-less permission is denied in writing.

7. All photographs must have been taken by the exhibitor.

8. Exhibitor may enter ONE photograph in each lot, unless otherwise stated.

9. Photographs must be 8” x 10” and mounted securely on 11” x 14” mount board or 11”x14” mat with 8”x10” opening. NO frames or glass

allowed.10. Name and address of exhibitor and

lot number and name must be clearly printed on back of each photograph.

11. Superintendent reserves the right to refuse any entry that does not conform to specific rules for this department.

Lots apply to all Sections.Section A – Black and White Prints – AmateurPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 8Section B – Color Prints - AmateurPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 8Section C – Black and White Prints – ProfessionalPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 8Section D – Color Prints – ProfessionalPremium points awarded:

Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 8Lot:1. Animals, birds or reptiles.2. Children or babies.3. Fair activities and scenes.4. Farm scenes or activities.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS

DEPARTMENT R – ADULTSSuperintendent – John Rankin,

659-1819Division V – Open Adult only

1. Exhibits must be the work of the ex-hibitor

2. Each artist may enter multiple works in each lot provided a different meth-od or material is used.

3. Work Section A, Lots 1 & 2 must be simply and suitably framed and/or matted.

4. Charcoal, pastel, etc., must be fixed or protected by transparency.

5. All work must be ready for hang-ing, having wire or cord of suitable strength firmly attached.

6. Exhibits may NOT have been exhib-ited at this Fair before.

Section A – Original – Professional

Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lots:

1. Fine Art (media suggestions: Oil, Acrylic, Chalk, Charcoal, Crayon, Ink, Felt Pen, Pencil, Tempera, Wa-tercolor).

2. Portrait (any media).3. Fabric Art.4. Sculpture.5. Taxidermy.

Section B – Original – AmateurPremium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lots:

1. Fine Art (media suggestions: Oil, Acrylic, Chalk, Charcoal, Crayon, Ink, Felt Pen, Pencil, Tempera, Wa-tercolor).

2. Portrait (any media).3. Fabric Art.4. Sculpture.5. Taxidermy.

Section C – Original Crafts – No KitsPremium points awarded:

Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lots:

1. Artificial Flowers.2. Basket Weaving.3. Beading.4. Bread Dough.5. Ceramics & Pottery. a. Castware-Fired Clay. b. Hand molded.6. Felt Craft.7. Fly Tying.8. Holiday Decoration.9. Jewelry.10 Leathercraft.11. Paper Art.12. Plastic.13. Recycled.14. Rope Work/Macrame.15. Rubber Stamp Work.16. Soft Sculpture.17. Yarn Craft.18. Body Care Products

Section D – Crafts from KitsPremium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10

Lots:1. Bead Craft.2. Jewelry.3. Leather.4. Plastic.5. Stained Glass.6. Textile.7. Yarn.8. Other.

Section E – Dolls (entire doll & dress will be judged)

Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lots:1. Cloth, Soft Sculpture.2. Dolls from kit.3. Porcelain/China.4. Other

Section F – ScrapbookingLots:1. Album Pages (2 page layout with

photos in protective sleeves).2. Album.

DEPARTMENT S – YOUTHSuperintendent: Tiffany Towne,

771-1439Division IV – Open Youth onlyRules:1. Exhibits must be the work of the ex-

hibitor2. Exhibits may NOT have been ex-

hibited at this fair before and must have been made within the preced-ing year.

3. Entry must be clean, neat and able to withstand handling

4. Entries from kids under 8 will be awarded a participation ribbon

5. Entries should be identified by name and material used to create it

6. Multiple entries per lot if different material or method used.

7. All pictures must be suitably framed or matted and be ready for hanging, having wire or cord firmly attached.

Section A – Original ArtPremium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 12 White – 10Media type for Lot 1: A. acrylic, B. char-coal, C. chalk, D. crayon, E. felt pen, F. tempera, G. oils, H. pen and ink, I. pencil, J. watercolor, K. mixed media,

L. toleLot:

1. Drawings, Paintings, Sketches.2. Sculpture.3. Other.

Section B – Original Crafts – No KitsPremium points awarded: Blue – 12 Red – 10 White – 8

1. Bead Craft.2. Jewelry.3. Carving.4. Ceramics & Pottery.5. Felt Craft.6. Flower Craft.7. Leather Craft.8. Recycled Material.9. Weaving.10. Other.

Section C – Crafts from kitsPremium points awarded: Blue – 12 Red – 10 White – 8

1. Bead Craft.2. Jewelry.3. Yarn.4. Textile.5. Plastic.6. Leather.7. Stained Glass.8. Other.

Section D – ScrapbookingPremium points awarded: Blue – 12 Red – 10 White – 8

1. Album Pages (2 page layout with photos in protective sleeves)2. Album

ARTS AND CRAFTS

PHOTOGRAPHY

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See You at theFair and Rodeo

Proudly Serving Lind& the Surrounding Area

for 18 Years

Chatterbox SalonSharon Reeve

Lind • 509.677.8167

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an exhibitor’s tag or who have not sub-mitted the white card with location of the poster to the fair office by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday will not be judged!

• Educational Displays may be of any di-mensions or construction. You may use charts, graphs, pictures, working mod-els, etc., to achieve your educational message. Individual displays may be as small as one poster that teaches a skill or concept. Please request space in advance for large displays!

• Each exhibit will be scored as follows: Design – 40; Originality & Creativity – 20; Educational Value – 40.

• Premiums for Education Displays will be determined commensurate with the exhibit.

Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White - 10Lot:

3. Individual.4. 4-H Club.

Section B – Food PreservationAll products must be preserved in

accordance with USDA standards. All canned products to be exhibited in stan-dard jars or jelly glasses. One jar makes an exhibit; no two exhibits the same (Ex-ample: may not exhibit two jars peaches, but one peach and one cherry permissi-ble). Process method, kind and date of canning must appear on lower front of the jar. Standard jar labels are available from the WSU Extension office. Rings shall be removed from jars. Dehydrated foods should be in a canning jar with lid.Premium points awarded : Blue - 15 Red – 10 White – 5Lot:1. Canned fruit (acid foods).2. Canned vegetable.3. Jam, Jelly or Preserves.4. Pickled fruit or vegetable, relish or cat-

sup.5. Dehydrated vegetable, fruit or fruit

leather.**6. Canned vegetable or meat, low acid

(Intermediate or Senior members only).

7. Juice.8. Other.**4-H Primary only allowed to enter in

Lot 5 of Section B. Baking• Open to 4-H members enrolled in Foods

and Nutrition Projects• 4-H member in the same family or club

must each make their own product for entry; they cannot share the same bat-ter. If this should occur, entry will be disqualified.

• No two exhibits the same (ie: cannot have two chocolate drop cookie exhib-its, but one chocolate and one oatmeal permissible)

• Enter exhibit on a small paper plate and place in a clear plastic bag.

• NO mixes or frozen dough: only Prima-ry may use mixes.

Premium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 5 Lot:

9. Quick breads – 1/4 loaf.10. Yeast breads – 1/4 loaf or 4 rolls.11. Desserts (fruit desserts, cakes,

pies) – 1/4 each, No cream pies.Premium points awarded: Blue - 15 Red – 10 White – 5

12. Snacks (popcorn balls, 4;

granola, 1 pint.13. Cookies, 4.14. Dry mixes.15. Candy, 4.16. Other.

If available: Washington Association of Wheat Growers Fair Baking Award. To promote the use of wheat products, the Washington Association of Wheat Grow-ers offers the following awards to the best overall exhibits in the yeast baking categoryYouth division: First place: Cookbook & rosette ribbon; Second place: CookbookSection C – Sewing ProjectsExhibitors may exhibit more than one ar-ticle per lot. Articles must be constructed as part of your 4-H Club or sew camp project. “Best of Show” will be selected from Junior, Intermediate and Senior di-visions of the 4-H textile arts section. Top award for sewing in each division Premium points awarded:A. Very Easy: Blue - 15 Red – 12 White - 10B. Simple: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 12C. Difficult Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15D. Complex Blue – 30 Red – 25 White – 20Lot:1. Small sewn items – Clothing ac-

cessories or miscellaneous sewn non-clothing (kites, small flags or banners, bookcovers).

2. Household or home and room décor, sewn (curtains, storage items, holi-day decorations).

3. Non-sewn article – embellished gar-ments (painted, dyed items, iron-on appliqué, non-sewn fabric decora-tions).

4. Group entry – Textile or clothing proj-ect or display completed by 2 or more 4-H members.

5. Garment – Easy to make separates (simple skirt, blouse, pants, jumper or sundress, pajamas).

6. Machine embroidery.7. Recycled.8. Other.9. Garment made from challenging pat-

tern or fabric – dresses, suits, out-door wear, tailored garments, eve-ning wear, or western wear.

10. Clothes that Click – Communication of Self – A notebook, poster or bulle-tin board showing what you learned about your personal style, colors, or consumer information (could be cost comparisons, care information, infor-mation about textiles, etc.).

11. Small quilt item .12. Medium quilt – wall hanging, rag

quilt, lap quilt.13. Large quilt.14. Extra large quilt.15. Small knitted or crocheted item16. Medium knitted or crocheted item17. Large knitted or crocheted itemSection D – Creative Arts• Exhibitors limited to 10 entries per lot.• Any exhibit intended to be displayed by

hanging must have a hanging device securely attached.

Premium points awarded:A. Very Easy: Blue - 10 Red – 8 White – 6B. Simple:

Blue – 15 Red – 12 White - 10C. Difficult Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 12Lot:

1. Creative articles.2. Articles made from kits.3. Jewelry.4. Drawings.5. Paintings.6. Print making.7. Needle arts.8. Scrapbooking. Individual pages,

one or two using a theme. Scrapbook containing 4 or more pages.9. Recycled10. Yarn11. Paper12. Ceramic, plaster of paris13. Styrofoam14. Wood15. Other

Section E – 4-H Photography• All entries in all lots must be photo-

graphs taken by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year.

• Each exhibit must be firmly attached to matting board, foam board or mat board frames, except News Photog-raphy Album or Photo Album lots 11 and 12.

• Place Velcro hook on back.• Margins should not exceed 2 1⁄2”. • Use rubber cement or suitable substi-

tute such as double sided adhesive mounts to attach. Non-mounted en-tries will not be accepted.

• Photographs placed in medal, wood, plastic or other rigid frames with or without glass or Plexiglas will not be accepted.

• Attach a completed WSU label (C0890) to bottom or exhibit as instructed on the label.

• Prints may be black and white or color, except where specified.

Premium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 8 Lots 1-5, Lot 13 Blue – 18 Red – 18 White – 10 Lots 6-9 Blue – 20 Red – 18 White – 15 Lots 10-12, Lot 14Lot:1. Photo Story: Three or more prints not

to exceed 8” x 10”.2. People Pictures: One print not to ex-

ceed 8” x 10”.3. Miscellaneous: One print not to ex-

ceed 8” x 10”.Exploring Photography4. Action Pictures: One or two prints not

to exceed 8” x 10”.5. Close-up: One print either 5” x 7” or

8” x 10”.6. Composition: indicated on label C0890

what is shown. One print either 5” x 7” or 8” x 10” showing one of the fol-lowing:

A. Depth of field. B. Back lighting. C. Lines and shapes.Lot:7. One print of any shape or size not to

exceed 8” x 10”. May be of any sub-ject.

8. Special Effects: Examples are: double exposure, painting with light, other techniques found in Unit 3. Indicate special effects used on Label C0890.

9. Darkroom Skills: One print from your

DEPARTMENT USuperintendents: Carla Jerue (509)

235-8334, jerue@centurytel.net; Janette & Buck Hollenback, 646-3473, jmh@

pionnetwb.com1. All 4-H exhibitors are required to fol-

low the general rules and regulations of this fair.

2. You may exhibit ONLY in the 4-H proj-ect in which you are enrolled except where specified differently.

3. Items made outside of 4-H project may be exhibited in Open Youth using your 4-H exhibitor number.

4. Exhibitor may exhibit more than one entry per lot as long as a different technique of construction, type of ma-terial is used, or product is different for each entry, except where specifically denied.

5. Age and grade are determined as of January 1 of current year:

Primary* – Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2

Juniors – Grades 3, 4 and 5 Intermediate – Grades 6, 7 and 8 Senior – Grades 9 through the

age of 19 as of January 1 of current year

6. Exhibitors with the most blue ribbons in 4-H Still Life in Senior, Intermedi-ate, and Junior divisions and the most entries in Primary will be eligible for a monetary prize donated by Jess Ford of Pullman.

7. Any entry in the Primary division will receive a participation ribbon only. Premium points will be awarded at the same value as a red ribbon in that section.

Section A – Posters and Educational Displays – Non-Livestock Related Only• Exhibits may be of any dimensions or

construction. You may use charts, graphs, pictures, working models, etc., to achieve your educational message. Individual displays may be as small as one poster that teaches a skill or con-cept. Please request space in advance for large displays! Each exhibit will be scored as follows: Design – 40; Orig-inality & Creativity – 20; Educational Value – 40.

• Premiums for Education Displays will be determined commensurate with the exhibit.

Premium points awarded for posters: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White - 10Lot:

1. Individual.2. 4-H Club.

Section AA – Livestock Posters and Educational DisplaysPlease Note:• All livestock posters MUST have an ex-

hibitor tag complete with name and ex-hibitor’s number stapled on the bottom right hand corner of poster and have a corresponding white card filled out with all information INCLUDING the loca-tion where the poster is displayed.

• Posters should be displayed in the ap-propriate area or barn. Posters without

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own negative and printing – no size limit.

10. 4-H News Photography: Album of news photos, published or unpub-lished, with suggested outlines and/or captions.

11. 4-H Photo Record: 2 to 6 prints not larger than 8” x 10”. Photo Record must document a 4-H project of any kind. Does not need to be the exhib-itor’s project.

12. Photo Album: All photographs must have been taken during the current project year. Entries will be judged according to WSU SCORECARD FOR 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY.

A. First year albums must contain 25 prints. B. Second year albums must

contain 30 prints. C. Third year albums must contain 35 prints. D. Fourth year albums must

contain 40 prints. E. Fifth year or more albums

must contain 50 prints.13. Single Photos: Each entry will consist

of a single print not to exceed 8” x 10”.

A. People. B. Animals. C. Landscape. D. Action. E. Special Effects or Trick Photography. F. Miscellaneous. G. Transportation H. Still Life I. Seasonal J. Farm K. History L. Fair Pictures14. Self-determined Expressive Arts/

Photography: Any exhibit (other than an educational poster display) that reflects the member’s self-deter-mined project goals. Must include a copy of project plans and description or the project. Attach a 3” x 5” card listing the age, year in project and what was learned.

Section F – Plant and Soil ScienceLots 1-4 open to 4-H members enrolled in any garden project.Premium points awarded: Blue – 12 Red – 8 White – 4 Lots 1- 6 Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10 Lots 7 – 12Lot:1. Vegetable Garden – May exhibit up to

10 different varieties of vegetables. See Department K for how to display and the number of each variety re-quired.

2. Flower Garden – May exhibit up to 10 different varieties of flowers. See De-partment L for the number of blooms or sprays required. Blooms must be exhibited with their adjoining foliage.

3. Cut or dried flower arrangement.4. Fruits, Nuts and Berries – May exhibit

up to 10 items. See department K for the number of each variety required.

5. Container Garden – May exhibit up to 5 plants grown in containers, indoor or outdor, vegetable or ornamental.

6. Experimental Vegetable, Container or Ornamental Garden – Teaching dis-

play showing results of experimental gardening.

7. Production Garden (container or veg-etable) or Ornamental Maintenance. A written report to include charts, graphs, photos or illustrations on a poster to show costs, market value of items grown, income from jobs done, or other information showing produc-tion techniques or marketable skills learned.

Section G – Mechanical SciencesPremium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 7Lot:

1. Electricity2. Bicycle3. Small engines/lawn/garden power

equipment4. Rocketry5. Computer6. Woodworking7. Other

Section H – Natural SciencesPremium points awarded: Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 7Lot:

1. Discovery Project2. Challenge Project3. Geology4. Shooting Sports5. Other

Section I – Other 4-H ProjectsExhibitors must be enrolled in the

4-H projects in which they wish to en-ter. For example: The Sitter, health, dog, veterinary science, money management, cross culture, etc. Exhibits could be post-ers, displays or articles. Points will be determined by the superintendent. See project guides, State 4-H Fair premium list and past local premium books for ideas.

Section J – Demonstrations and Home Economics Activities

Contestants in Demonstrations and Home Economics Activities must pre-register and send their entry blank to the Superintendent by Aug. 15. Con-testants will be sent a time schedule. If the contestant cannot participate at the allotted time, he/she is responsible for making other arrangements.Premium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15 Lots 1 & 2Lot: 1. Demonstration or illustrated talk 2. Public speaking – Form C0431 will be

used to score this event. Contact 4-H office for information.

Section K – Fashion Revue/My Favor-ite OutfitSuperintendents: Carla Jerue (509) 235-8334, Janette Hollenback (509) 646-3473Division: I .......... 4-H IV ....... Open Youth V.........Adult• This activity is open to 4-H and Open

Youth exhibitors• Use form below to pre-register.• Garments will be judged on the partic-

ipant (about one hour before the Re-vue) and the participants will also be judged as they model.

• Exhibitors may enter only one division. No more than two entries per lot.

Premium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White - 10Lot:1. Garment Made by Exhibitor – The

garments must be exhibited at the fair in the appropriate lot for evaluation of their construction. Parts of the outfit modeled may be purchased and not exhibited, such as a purchased shirt worn with pants made by exhibitor.

2. My Favorite Outfit – Entrant must co-ordinate a total outfit that can include purchased or home sewn garments. Appropriate accessories may be worn. Garments do not need to be entered in the 4-H or Open Clothing sections. All participants should bring a 5” x 7” card with a description of the outfit that in-cludes where it will be worn; total cost; how it will be cared for; why the style, color and fabric were chosen; why the accessories were chosen.

Section L – 4-H Record BooksSuperintendent: Alice Weber: (509) 349-2992• Open to 4-H member enrolled in any

project. Record book submitted for that project must be in as current as possible condition. Photo copies are acceptable.

• To be eligible for premium money, re-cord books must be turned in to the WSU Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15. All books received after that date will be subject to critique, with a participation ribbon awarded.

• Judged books will be on display at the fair.

Premium points awarded: Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15Lot:

1. Junior age division2. Intermediate age division3. Senior age division4. Primary – participation only.

GALE & IRMA GFELLER RECORDKEEPING AWARDThis award will be presented to the best record book exhibited in each age divi-sion: Junior, Intermediate and Senior.

DEMONSTRATION ENTRY FORMEntry Due by August 15th

Name_________________________

Address_______________________

City__________________Zip______

Phone________________________

Jr. ___ Int. ___ Sr. ___ Open _____

Section J – DemonstrationLot #__________________________

Title of Demonstration or Activity______________________________

Section K – Fashion Revue/My Favorite OutfitLot #__________________________

Send to:Carla Jerue

Box 307Cheney, WA 99004

DEPARTMENT VSuperintendent – Paul McAnally

660-1700Division: II ...... FFA ................... Yellow IV .... Open Youth ....... Red V ..... Open Adult ........ White Exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. Limited to ONE entry per lot, except in Section D where no more than THREE entries will be accepted for entire section.Section A – Model KitsPremium points awarded:Blue – 12 Red – 8 White – 4Lot: 1. Model airplane, plastic kit. 2. Model airplane, wood kit. 3. Model car, straight kit. 4. Model car, customized kit. 5. Model ships. 6. Model trains. 7. Model buildings or houses. 8. Model machinery. 9. Trucks. 10. Trailers. 11. Other plastic kits or models. 12. Snap together models. 13. Pinewood Derby cars.Section B – Original Models (No kits)Premium points awarded:Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 6Lot: 1. Airplanes. 2. Ships. 3. Cars. 4. Trains. 5. Trucks. 6. Pinewood Derby. 7. Other.Section C – Motorized ModelsPremium points awarded:Blue – 25 Red – 20 White – 15Lot: 1. Airplanes. 2. Boats. 3. Trucks. 4. Cars. 5. Other. Section D – Lego BlocksPremium points awarded:Blue – 12 Red – 8 White – 4Lot: 1. Airplane. 2. Ships. 3. Cars or Trucks. 4. Trains. 5. Other.

MODEL KITS

MARSHMALLOW SHOOT-ING CATAPULT CONTEST

September 6

Participants must build a swing-arm catapult that can launch a marshmallow. May use more than one type of material. The footprint must be no larger than 16” by 16”. Cannot use motors to power it. Under age eight may use a kit. Must be exhibited in the Fair in Open Youth, 4-H, FFA or Adult divisions. Not trebuchet. Age Categories: Eight and under, 8-13 years old, 13-18 years old, Over 18 years old.

Contest and awards sponsored by The McGregor

Company

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AGRICULTURE MECHANICS AND TRADE SKILLS

DEPARTMENT WSuperintendent – Luke McRae,

659-0539Division: II ........FFA .....................Yellow

Exhibitors are to create an entry that showcases their skills and demonstrates to the community an example of proper construction techniques and adherence to building codes.

Larger exhibits may be the work of an FFA Chapter, 4-H club or family. For exhibitors who build an off-site or perma-nent project, they may create a display showing the construction process and

skills they learned. Exhibitors are encouraged to con-

sider trade skills gained while working on their primary project, as in constructing a barn, greenhouse, engine stand, etc. Farm mechanic exhibits will showcase welding and fabrication skills and me-chanical aptitude.

Projects may be shifted from one class to another, or another class may be created at the discretion of the superin-tendent.

Entries will be judged by the Danish system and evaluated as to age appro-priate skill sets.

Section A – Farm MechanicsLot:1. Welding Skills display board. Premium points awarded: Blue – 40 Red – 25 White – 15.2. Fabrication Project. Premium points awarded: Blue – 100 Red – 70 White – 40.3. Mechanical Experiences Project (Dis-

play of experience gained through a mechanical repair)

Premium points awarded: Blue – 40 Red – 25 White – 154. Educational Display - showing experi-

ence gained on a project not entered at the fair (poster, album, notebook).

Premium points awarded: Blue – 40 Red – 25 White – 155. Other.

Section B – Trade SkillsLot:1. Construction Project (Dog House,

Shed or other building) Premium points awarded: Blue – 100 Red – 70 White – 40.2. Electrical Wiring Display (Mock-up

electrical system) Premium points awarded: Blue – 40 Red – 25 White – 15.3. Plumbing Display (Mock-up plumbing

system) Premium points awarded: Blue – 40 Red – 25 White – 15.4. Educational display - showing experi-

ence gained on a project not entered in the fair (poster, album, notebook).

Premium points awarded: Blue – 40 Red – 25 White – 15.5. Other project showing skills useful in

a career.

DEPARTMENT X Superintendents –

Janice Dennis, 677-3448and Marie Gettman, 659-0644

1. All exhibitors must follow General Rules and Regulation on page (4).

2. Items entered under “other” in Sections B, C and D should not fit in any other lot.

3. Only one entry may be entered per lot in Sections B, C, D and E. Two entries per lot in Section F.

Division: II ...... FFA .................. Yellow IV ..... Open Youth ..... Red V ...... Open Adult ...... White

Section A – Handspun YarnsPremium points awarded:Blue – 15 Red – 10 White – 51. Up to 10 (ten) individual skeins may

be entered. All must be different as to fiber type and/or technique, i.e.: 10 skeins wool that are different by plys, breeds or “designer yarn” types; or 10 skeins could be all singles, but different fibers; or 10 different blends; or any combination of the above.

2. The same yarn dyed different colors will not be considered “different.”

3. The Superintendent’s decision on “dif-

ferent” will be final.4. All yarns should be exhibited in skeins

of at least 25 yards but not more than 100 yards.

5. All skeins must be clearly labeled with fiber type, breed, technique, dye source and/or any other information necessary to make it unique.

6. A Special Award will be given to the exhibitor having the most points in Section A.

7. Please call a Superintendent if you have questions.

Section B – Articles Made From Hand-spun YarnPremium points awarded:Blue - 20 Red – 15 White – 10 Woven articles must be at least 50 percent handspun, all others 80 percent; label with type and amount of fibers used.Lot: 1. Woven garment. 2. Weaving, household article. 3. Weaving, accessory. 4. Weaving, off loom. 5. Crochet, sweater. 6. Crochet, vest. 7. Crochet, hats. 8. Crochet, household article. 9. Crochet, accessory. 10. Knit, sweater. 11. Knit, vest. 12. Knit, hats. 13. Knit, household article. 14. Knit, accessory. 15. Knitted socks. 16. Wall hanging, any technique. 17. Basket, any technique.

18. Art Object. 19. OtherSection C – Articles Made From Hand-made FeltPremium points awarded:Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot: 1. Garment. 2. Household article. 3. Art object. 4. Other.Section D – Handweaving, Any FiberPremium points awarded: Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10 Weaving and construction must be by the same person; label with type of yarns used. Lot– 1. Garment, tailored. 2. Garment, simple. 3. Rug. 4. Table linens. 5. Afghan. 6. Pillow. 7. Wall hanging. 8. Yardage. 9. Off loom. 10. Tapestry. 11. Shawls, stoles, scarves, belts. 12. Wadmal. 13. Basket. 14. Art object. 15. Other.Section E – Special DisplayPremium points awarded:Blue – 30 Red – 25 White – 20Lot:

1. Any fibre related display or arrangement. If to sit on a table, not to be larger than 2 feet by 2 feet. If to hang on wall, not to exceed 3 feet by 4 feet. Judging shall be more on originality and interest to general public than on excellence of technique.

Section F – Wool ShowPremium points awarded:Blue – 30 Red – 25 White – 20 Lot:1. Fleece must have been shorn this year

and must not represent more than one year’s growth, except yearling fleeces.

2. Two fleeces may be entered in each lot and must be selected by the exhibitor.

3. Angora should be labeled as to breed and age and state whether plucked or sheared. The entry should include 1 plucking or shearing of fiber, gathered during the last year and be entered in a shoe box.

Lot: 1. Fine wool fleece. 2. Medium wool fleece. 3. Long wool fleece. 4. Natural colored fleece. 5. Angora. A. White pure breed. B. White cross breed. C. Colored pure breed. D. Colored cross breed. 6. Llama. 7. Mohair. 8. Alpaca.A $10 award will be given to the best spinning fleece of the show sponsored by Marie Gettman.

SPINNING, WEAVING

AND WOOL

DEPARTMENT YSuperintendent – Volunteer needed,

email morganeroth@gmail.comSection APremium points awarded in Lots 1-4: Blue – 100 Red – 75 White – 50Lot:1. Threshers and Combine Harvesters2. Tractors.3. Trucks.4. Cars.Premium points awarded in Lots 5-9: Blue – 75 Red – 50 White – 255. Stationary Power Plants.

6. Wagons and Horse Drawn.7. Antique Farm Machinery.8. Gas Pumps.9. Miscellaneous.Special Lot: Exhibits in Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 will receive a 25 point bonus if operated or demonstrated during course of fair. Exhibits will be judged on accuracy of restoration to original condition, including running condition. Exhibitors must provide fencing or other crowd safety measures if exhibits are running. Exhibitors must attach a display card stating history and general information on exhibit, i.e., model, age, manufacturer, ownership, function, etc. All exhibits are open class.

ANTIQUE MACHINERY

DEPARTMENT WWSuperintendent: Dwight Olson,

659-0373Divisions: II ........FFA ...................... Yellow IV ......Open Youth .......... Pink V .......Open Adult ........... WhiteThe superintendent will allow multiple entries in Lots in this department.Section A – Original DesignPremium points awarded:

Blue – 20 Red – 15 White – 10Lot: 1. Useful. 6. Signs.

2. Bird House. 7. Toys. 3. Kitchen. 8. Wood Burning. 4. Frames. 9. Other. 5. Planter.

Section B – RestorationPremium points awarded:

Blue – 30 Red – 25 White – 20Lot:1. Variety (More than one item may be

entered in this Section).Section C – Fine WoodworkingPremium points awarded: Blue – 50 Red – 40 White – 30Lot: 1. Furniture. 2. Inlaid Pieces. 3. Carvings. 4. Other.

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