OPEN CLASS

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS FOR OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS

1. Read and abide by the general rules and regulations of the Trempealeau County Fair.

2. Departments 1-28 are open to any Trempealeau County resident without regard to race, color, creed, sexual orientation, ethnic background or economic opportunity. Department 1 is also open to individuals outside of Trempealeau County.

3. All entries must be submitted on regular County Fair entry blanks to the Trempealeau County Fair Entries, PO Box 206 and postmarked no later than June 30, 2015 or exhibitor will be disqualified. Online entries deadline is June 30, 2015.

4. **All items exhibited must have been made or grown by exhibitor since the last Fair, or in the case of antiques, owned by exhibitor. Items exhibited by any person in any previous year, junior or open class department, cannot be exhibited again by any person.

5. Open Class doors will open at 8 a.m., and everything must be in place by 9 a.m. on entry day or exhibit will be disqualified.

6. Open Class exhibitors residing within Trempealeau County must pay an entry fee of $10.00. Open dairy non-resident must pay $10.00 exhibitor fee. For animal exhibitors there is also a $1.50 per animal stall fee which is non-refundable. Small poultry/animal exhibitors must pay a 50¢ cage fee per poultry/animal.

7. Each exhibitor is limited to only one entry per lot number. There will be a maximum of one placing each of 1st

through 4th

in each lot.

8. All entries are exhibited at owner's risk. The Trempealeau County Fair will take reasonable precaution but will not be responsible for damages, losses or thefts.

9. Superintendents will be on hand to take in articles and see that they are placed in correct categories for judging according to numbers on the exhibits entry tag. They will not be responsible for items entered in wrong classes.

10. Superintendents have the privilege of rejecting any items not meeting the requirements.

11. No entry can be removed before 4 P.M. on the Sunday of the Fair or forfeiture of premium will result. Superintendents will give out items at the end of the Fair. All entries are to be picked up by 5:00 p.m. Fair Society and Superintendents are not responsible for exhibits not picked up by 5:00 p.m.

12. An Award of Excellence ribbon will be awarded in all departments when the Judge feels an article warrants same. There is no prize money awarded these ribbons. No exhibitor will be paid more than one premium under any one premium number.

DEPARTMENT 101 OPEN CLASS DAIRY SHOW

Superintendent: Beth Nelson Judging: Saturday, July 25, 2015 • 12:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION – Friday, July 24, 2015, 6:00-9:00

p.m. and/or Saturday, July 25, 2014, 6:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

DEPARTURE Sunday, July 26, 2015, 4:00 p.m. ATTENTION: EXHIBITORS WHO PLAN ON TYING THEIR ANIMALS WITH THE JUNIOR FAIR CATTLE MUST NOTIFY THE JUNIOR FAIR SUPERINTENDENT OF THEIR INTENTION. Regulations: 1. All animals must comply with the Animal Health Rules &

Regulations as described in the front of this fair premium book.

2. Only registered animals are eligible for this show. All animals must have valid registration paper. Papers must be presented when the animal is checked in, prior to being stalled.

3. IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE FAIR ENTRY FORM.

4. All animals entered in the Junior fair are ineligible for entry in the Open Class. However, all registered Junior fair cattle are eligible to show for ribbons and trophies as long as there are Open Show cattle entered and checked in by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

5. Open class dairy is open to exhibitors outside of Trempealeau County. Non-Trempealeau County exhibitor fee will be $10.00, and the Trempealeau County resident exhibitor fee will be $10.00. Stall fees of $1.50/animal will apply to both Trempealeau County and non-Trempealeau County exhibitors.

6. Breed classes without open class entries will be canceled. 7. All first and second placed animals go in for the

champion class. 8. Registered animals must be registered in the exhibitors

name, the immediate family name or the farm name. 9. A $1.50 per animal stall fee is charged in addition to

the $10.00 entry fee for Trempealeau County resident exhibitors, or $10.00 entry fee for non-Trempealeau County resident. The fees are due with all entries and are nonrefundable.

10. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 5, 2015 AND MAILED TO TREMPEALEAU COUNTY FAIR, BOX 206, GALESVILLE, WI 54630. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE ENTRIES.

11. Animals may be substituted WITHIN a Class/Lot, but NOT between Class/Lots. Example: If you sign up for Class A, Lot 1 (2 yr. old Holstein cow), you may substitute with another 2 yr. old Holstein cow.

12. Registration papers and production records must be checked in between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25th.

13. Each county breed organization is responsible for obtaining the trophies given in their respective breeds.

Age Classifications: • Spring calf - born on March 1st or later and must be 3

months of age by fair time • Winter calf born between December 1, 2014 and Feb. 28,

2015 • Fall calf born between September 1, 2014 and Nov. 30,

2014 • Summer Yearling born between June 1, 2014 and Aug.

31, 2014 • Spring Yearling born between March 1, 2014 and May

31, 2014 • Winter Yearling born between Dec. 1, 2013 and Feb. 28,

2014 • Fall Yearling born between Sept. 1, 2013 to Nov. 30,

2013 (fall yearlings that have freshened must show as two years old)

• Two Year Old born between Sept. 1, 2012 to Aug. 31, 2013

• Three Year Old born between Sept. 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012

• Four Year Old born between Sept. 1, 2010 to Aug. 31, 2011

• Five Year Old and Older born before September 1, 2010 • Dry Cow 3 Years or over, and has milked 280 days or

more since last calving Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Calf $11.00 $9.00 $7.00 $5.00 Yearling $12.00 $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Cow (2-3 years) $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 $8.00 Cow (3-4 years) $16.00 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 Cow (4-5 years) $18.00 $16.00 $14.00 $12.00 Cow (5 & Over) $20.00 $18.00 $16.00 $14.00 Dry Cow (3-5 years) $16.00 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 CLASSES M-O $12.00 $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 PUREBRED-REGISTERED Class A ~ Cow, Two Years Old Class B ~ Cow, Three Years Old Class C ~ Cow, Four Years Old Class D ~ Cow, Five Years Old Class E ~ Dry Cow, 3 years or over and has milked 280 days or more since last calving Lot

1 Holstein Cow 2 Guernsey Cow 3 Brown Swiss Cow 4 Jersey Cow 5 Ayrshire Cow 6 Milking Shorthorn Cow 7 Other Breeds

CLASS F ~ Spring Calf CLASS G ~ Winter Calf CLASS H ~ Fall Calf CLASS I ~ Summer Yearling CLASS J ~ Spring Yearling CLASS K ~ Winter Yearling

CLASS L ~ Fall Yearling CLASS M ~ Dam & Daughter CLASS N ~ 3 Best Females CLASS O ~ Produce of Dam

Lot 1 Registered Holsteins 2 Registered Guernsey 3 Registered Brown Swiss 4 Registered Jersey 5 Registered Ayrshire 6 Registered Milking Shorthorn 7 Any Other Breed

Dam and Daughter -shall consist of two female animals of any age owned by the exhibitor. Proof of relationship must be furnished. Best Three Females -Shall consist of 3 animals, any age, shown by exhibitor and registered in the exhibitors name or immediate family name. Produce of Dam -Shall consist of 2 animals, any age, which are produce of one cow. Specials: Junior Champion Reserve Junior Champion Senior Champion Reserve Senior Champion Grand Champion Best of Three Females Produce of Dam Dam and Daughter Supreme Champion For All Breeds Reserve Supreme Champion For All Breeds

DEPARTMENT 107 OPEN CLASS POULTRY

Superintendents: JoAnn Reinholdt & Jeff Sonsalla Judging: Saturday, July 25, 2015, following Junior Show

Regulations: 1. All open class entries must pay a $2.00 entry fee. There

will also be a 50¢ cage fee per bird (must accompany entry.)

2. All poultry in classes A thru O shall be varieties that are recognized by the Standard of Perfection (SoP) and judged by their compliance to that standard. Pigeons to be recognized breeds and have seamless leg bands. Birds that do not fit the SoP may be shown in appropriate lots of Class P.

3. All entries must meet health regulations listed in the health regulations in the front of the fair book. The Department Superintendent will inspect all birds before they can be caged at the fair. Any poultry showing signs of illness or infection will be sent home. Health papers are required. Pullorium testing will be available prior to the Fair.

4. Poultry exhibits must be in place by 2:00 pm on entry day, unless other arrangements are made.

5. All classes judged single placing 1-4. 6. If you purchase adult birds to improve your stock, you

must purchase and have them in your possession by May

1st of exhibit year. 7. You may enter a total of (6) six exhibits (birds, poultry &

pigeon categories). 8. Birds shown in Junior Fair are not eligible to show in

Open Class. 9. Watch for additional requirements/changes as they

become available in the 4-H newsletters and local newspapers.

No open class showmanship. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink All classes $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Age Classifications for Classes A-O: Lot

1 Cockerel young male hatched after October 1 2 Pullet young female hatched after October 1 3 Cock old male hatched before October 1 4 Hen old female hatched before October 1

STANDARD SIZE CHICKENS CLASS A ~ American Varieties A1 ~ All Plymouth Rocks A2 ~ All Rhode Island Reds A3 ~ All Dominiques A4 ~ All Wyandottes A5 ~ All Other American Varieties CLASS B~ Asiatic Varieties B1 ~ All Brahamas B2 ~ All Cochins B3 ~ All Other Asiatic Varieties CLASS C~ English Varieties C1 ~ All Australorps C2 ~ All Orpington C3 ~ All Other English Varieties CLASS D~ Mediterranean Varieties D1 ~ All Leghorns D2 ~ All Minorcas D3 ~ All Other Mediterranean Varieties CLASS E~ Continental Varieties E1 ~ All Polish Varieties E2 ~ All Other Continental Varieties CLASS F~ Any Other Standard Breed Varieties F1 ~ All Ameraucana Varieties F2 ~ All Other Standard Varities BANTAM SIZE CHICKENS CLASS G~ Game Bantam Varieties G1 ~ Modern Game Varieties G2 ~ Old English Game Varieties G3 ~ American Game Varieties CLASS H~ Single Comb Clean Legged Varieties H1 ~ All Japanese Varieties H2 ~ All Leghorn Varieties H3 ~ All Rock Varieties H4 ~ All Other Single Comb Clean Legged Varieties

CLASS I~ Rose Comb Clean Legged Varieties I1 ~ All Wyandotte Varieties I2 ~ All Rose Comb (breed) I3 ~ All Other Rose Comb Clean Legged Varieties CLASS J~ All Other Comb Clean Legged Varieties J1 ~ All Ameraurcanas J2 ~ All Chantecler Varieties J3 ~ All Other Comb Clean Legged Varieties CLASS K~ All Feather Legged Varieties K1 ~ All Brahma Varieties K2 ~ All Cochin Varieties K3 ~ All Silkie Varieties K4 ~ All Other Feather Legged Varieties !WATERFOWL CLASS L ~ Ducks L1 ~ Heavy Class L2 ~ Medium Class L3 ~ Light Class L4 ~ Bantam Class CLASS M ~ All Geese M1 ~ All Geese CLASS N~ All Turkeys N1 ~ All Turkeys CLASS O~ Pigeons O1 Homers or any other performing breed O2 Kings or any other common breed O3 Fantails or any other fancy breed CLASS P ~ Market and Commercial Lot

1 Broilers - 3 Young Birds (2 to 6 lbs.) 2 Roasters - 2 Young Birds (over 6 lbs) 3 Cross Bred Meat Type Chicken 4 Non-SoP Egg Type Chicken 5 Non-SoP Pet Chicken (includes Bantams)

!Trophies: Best of Show Champion Reserve Best of Show or Best of Show Reserve Champion !

DEPARTMENT 108 OPEN CLASS RABBITS

Superintendent: Barb Semb Family Judging: Friday, July 24, 2015 following Junior Show

Regulations: 1. All open class entries must pay a $10.00 entry fee. A 50¢

cage fee per animal must accompany entry. 2. All animals must be in place by 2:00 p.m. on entry day. 3. Exhibitors may show any breed of rabbit recognized by

the ARBA.

4. A limit of six entries per exhibitor. 5. Please list breed and sex of the rabbit on the entry blank. 6. The Department Superintendent will inspect animals as

they are entered. Any animals showing signs of illness or infection will be sent home.

7. Each exhibitor must clean, feed and water their animals daily, keeping barn clean. For the safety of your pet, you may want to consider using a padlock on your cage.

8. All Classes judged single placing 1-4. 9. Any breed having more than three entries will become a

separate class. 10. Awards of excellence will be given for extraordinary

good care, and clean, fit animals. 11. Trophies will be given to best of show and reserve best of

show will be of the opposite sex. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink All Classes $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Age Classification: Lot

1 Senior Buck -Male Rabbit, 6 months of age or older 2 Senior Doe -Female Rabbit, 6 months of age or older 3 Junior Buck -Male Rabbit, under 6 months of age 4 Junior Doe - Female Rabbit, under 6 months of age

CLASS A ~ American Sable !CLASS B~ Angoras B1 ~ English B2 ~ French B3 ~ Giant B4 ~ Satin !CLASS C ~ Argents C1 ~ Champagne C2 ~ Crème CLASS D ~ Californian CLASS E ~ Dutch E1 ~ Black E2 ~ Any other color !CLASS F~ English Lop F1 ~ Solid F2 ~ Broken Pattern CLASS G ~ English Spot G1 ~ Black G2 ~ Blue G3 ~ Lilac G4 ~ Any other color CLASS H ~ Flemish Giant CLASS I ~ French Lop I1 ~ Solid I2 ~ Broken Pattern

CLASS J ~ Harlequin J1 ~ Magpie J2 ~ Japanese CLASS K ~ Himalayan CLASS L ~ Hotot L1 ~ Blanc de Hotot L2 ~ Dwarf Hotot CLASS M ~ Holland Lop M1 ~ Solid M2 ~ Broken Pattern CLASS N ~ Jersey Wooly N1 ~ Self N2 ~ Any other color CLASS O ~ Mini Lop O1 ~ Solid O2 ~ Broken Pattern CLASS P ~ Mini Rex P1 ~ Solid P2 ~ Broken Pattern Class Q ~ Netherland Dwarf Q1 ~ Self Q2 ~ Shaded Q3 ~ Agouti Q4 ~ Tan Pattern Q5 ~ Any other color CLASS R ~ Polish R1 ~ Black R2 ~ Blue R3 ~ Broken Pattern R4 ~ Any other color CLASS S ~ Rex S1 ~ Solid S2 ~ Broken Pattern CLASS T ~Rhinelander CLASS U ~ Satins U1 ~ Mini Satin U2 ~ Standard Satin CLASS V ~ Silver Martin V1 ~ Black V2 ~ Any other color CLASS W ~ Tan W1 ~ Black W2 ~ Any other color CLASS X ~ Any Other Breed Recognized by the ARBA 3 or more rabbits of the same breed will become their own class on day of judging.

CLASS Y ~ Crossbreed

CLASS Z ~ Commercial Rabbits Lot

1 Individual Fryer under 10 weeks of age and under 5 lbs. in weight.

2 Individual Roaster under 6 months of age and between 51/2 to 8 lbs.

3 Meat Pen 3 rabbits all of the same breed, under 10 weeks of age and each rabbit under 5 lbs.

No Showmanship Class !!

DEPARTMENT 109 - OPEN CLASS DOG OBEDIENCE Superintendents: Judy Betker

Assistants: Sandy Sygulla, Vicky Schultz & Becky Poulos Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 following Junior Show

Dog Rally: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 2:30 PM Regulations: 1. OPEN CLASS IS EXHIBITION ONLY - NO

PREMIUMS. 2. All entrants (all ages) in the Open Class Dog Show must

have completed a Dog Obedience Course following A.K.C. guidelines.

3. All dogs must have current distemper, rabies, and parvovirus shots. A certificate of immunization must be presented before judging.

4. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times. 5. Dogs showing evidence of fleas or an unhealthy

appearance will be disqualified. 6. Long Sits & Downs may be combined at Judge’s &

Superintendent’s discretion. 7. A dog in season will be judged last or outside the ring.

Contact the Superintendents & Judge before entering the Arena Building.

8. Exhibitors are responsible for controlling and cleaning up after their own dog.

9. Prong collars allowed in Pre-Novice Classes only. 10. Participants showing in the Open Class Dog

Obedience are encouraged to attend the 2 “Fair Brush-Up Clinics” held in July at the Trempealeau County Fairgrounds. (Call UW Extension for dates and times, 715-538-2311, ext. 208).

CLASS A ~ Rally Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has been designed by the rally judge. the judge tells the handler to begin, and the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of designated stations (10-20, depending on the level). Each of these stations has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be preformed. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional

obedience. All Rally Novice exercises are judged on leash and all Rally Advanced exercises are judged off leash. All dogs must enter and leave the ring on leash. The leash must be made of fabric or leather and needs to be long enough to provide adequate slack. Lot

1 Rally Novice 2 Rally Advanced

!CLASS B ~ Dog Obedience Specials: • Award of Excellence (Highest scoring Pre-Novice A & B

combined) • Highest scoring Novice through Utility combined. Pre-Novice: Exercises - Heel and figure 8, stand for examination, recall, long sit (1 min.), long down (3 min.). All exercises are preformed on leash. Lot

1 Pre-Novice A - Exhibitor has had no experience in training a dog nor has the dog had any previous training

2 Pre-Novice B - Exhibitor or dog has had previous experience or training. (You may compete in this class for 2 years)

Novice: Exercises - Heel and figure 8 on leash. OFF LEASH - heel, stand for examination, recall, long sit (1 min.), long down (3 min.). Lot

3 Novice A – Exhibitor has not shown in this class before. First time exhibitor.

4 Novice B - Exhibitor has shown in Novice A. Exhibitor may show in this class for 2 years

Graduate Novice: Exercises - Heel on leash. The following are OFF LEASH: heal free & figure 8, stand for examination, down on recall, long sit (3 min.) handler out of sight, long down (5 min.) handler out of sight. Lot

5 Graduate Novice A, First time exhibitor 6 Graduate Novice B, Exhibitor has shown in Graduate

Novice A Pre- Open Exercises: ALL WORK OFF LEASH. Heel free and figure 8, drop on recall, retrieve on flat, broad jump, long sit (3 min.) handler out of sight., long down (5 min.) handler out of sight. Lot

7 Pre-Open A - First time exhibitor 8 Pre-Open B - Exhibitor has shown in Pre-Open

A

Open: Exercises - ALL WORK OFF LEASH. Heel free and figure 8, drop on recall, retrieve on flat, retrieve over high jump, broad jump, long sit (3 min.) handler out of sight, long down (5 min.) handler out of sight. Lot

9 Open A - First time exhibitor 10 Open B - Exhibitor has shown in Open A

!Pre-Utility: Exercises - ALL WORK OFF LEASH. Signal exercises, retrieve over high jump, directed retrieve, directed jumping (high jump only), and moving stand. Lot

11 Pre-Utility A - First time exhibitor 12 Pre-Utility B - Exhibitor has shown Pre-Utility A

Utility: Exercises - ALL WORK OFF LEASH. Signal exercises, scent discrimination (leather & metal), directed retrieve, directed jumping, and moving stand. Lot

13 Utility A - First time exhibitor 14 Utility B - Exhibitor has shown in Utility A

Brace: (One handler, two dogs) - Brace class shall be for braces of dogs that are capable of performing the Novice exercises. One dog must be owned or shown by handler. Dogs may be shown unattached or coupled, the coupling device to be not less than six inches overall length. The brace should work in unison at all times.

Lot 15 Brace Pre-Novice (1 handler - 2 dogs) Exercises - Heel

and figure 8, stand for examination, recall, long sit (1 min.), long down (3 min.). All exercises are performed on leash.

16 Brace Novice (1 handler-2 dogs) Exercises- Heel and figure 8 on leash. OFF LEASH-heel, stand for examination, recall, long sit (1 min.), long down (3 min.)

Team Obedience Guidelines: There will be two classes of Team Obedience Pre-Novice and Novice. There will be four dogs/four handlers per team. There shall be two judges - one will give commands and help score; one will only score. The Team Captain will enter the ring first and give the judge a list of the team members. One team will be judged at a time. In the figure 8, there will be five stewards standing eight feet apart in a straight line. On the stand, one judge goes over the dog, and the other judge scores. Dogs remain standing until all dogs have been examined. On the recall, one dog is called at a time. Each dog remains in the “front position” until all four dogs have been called. On the Judge’s order to “finish your dogs” handlers will simultaneously finish their dogs. The Team Captain will advise the judge as to which dog will be called first. Individual scores will be added together to get the team score.

Lot 17 Team Pre-Novice (4 team members plus alternate, two

of the four members must be at the Pre-Novice level, Pre-Novice Obedience scoring will be followed) –Exercises - Heel and figure 8, stand for examination, recall, long sit (1 min.), long down (3 min.). All exercises are performed on a 6 foot leash.

18 Team Novice (4 team members plus alternate, dogs can be at Novice level or above, Novice Obedience scoring will be followed) – Exercises - Heel and figure 8 on leash. OFF LEASH - heel, stand for examination, recall, long sit (1 min.), long down (3 min.)

CLASS C: Dog Agility Judging time and date will be announced by June 1st. Contact Jenny Brandt (507) 313-5206 Regulations: 1. Dogs in season the day of the show are not allowed to

perform in agility. 2. One year obedience required. 3. Jumpers With Weavers is (JWW) Lot

1. Agility – Starters 2. Agility – Intermediate – Second year of agility at

Fair 3. Agility – Advanced – Third year of agility at Fair. 4. Agility – Masters – Four years or more of agility at

Fair. 5. JWW – Beginner – Second year of agility at Fair 6. JWW – Advanced – Third year or more of agility at

Fair.

DEPARTMENT 111 OPEN CLASS EXOTIC DOMESTIC

ANIMALS (LLAMAS) Co - Superintendents: Susan Frame and Becky Poulos

Judging: Friday, July 24, 2015 • following Jr. show • Llama Arena Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 Class B, C $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Class D $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Regulations - Classes A - C: 1. Animals shown in OPEN CLASS ONLY may be

trailered in & out on show day. 2. Llamas and alpacas can be shown. 3. All llamas must be shown in a clean well fitted halter &

lead with no additional decorations. 4. Llamas must be at least 5 months old. 5. All animals ages shall be as of FAIR DATE of the current

year. 6. NO open toes shoes. 7. All llamas must be inspected by the superintendent prior

to being housed at the fair. Llamas showing signs of illness will be asked to be removed.

8. It is strongly recommended that llamas be dewormed 7 days prior to the fair.

9. Exhibitors must furnish their own feed and bedding. 10. Exhibitors are required to keep their areas neat, clean, and

to sign up for barn duty. CLASS A ~ Llama Showmanship Lot

1 All ages CLASS B ~ Halter Lot

1 Female Juvenile (5 - 12 months) 2 Female: Yearling (13 - 24 months) 3 Female: Two Year Old (25 - 36 months) 4 Female: Adult (37 months & older) 5 Male: Juvenile (5 - 12 months) 6 Male: Yearling (13 - 24 months) 7 Male: Two Year Old (25 - 36 months) 8 Male: Adult (37 months & older) 9 Non-breeder: (5 months - 24 months) 10 Non-breeder: (25 - 36 months)

11 Non-breeder: (37 months & older) CLASS C ~ Performance Lot

1 Obstacles 2 Pack

Regulations - Class D: 1. Llama exhibits must be in place by 9:00 a.m. on entry

day. 2. Exhibits must be the result of work since last year’s fair. 3. In all (*) lots a 3”x5” card must be attached stating fiber

content, intended use of article, and intended care of article.

4. All llama fiber articles must contain at least 50% llama/alpaca fiber.

5. Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any item not meeting requirements.

Class D ~ Llamas/Alpacas Non-Animal Exhibits Lot

1 * Sample of hand spinning - one or more ounce skein, one or multiple plied

2 * Knitted, crocheted, or woven fiber article 3 * Knitted, crocheted, or woven fiber article that has

been felted 4 * Needle or hand felted item 5 Any non- fiber craft project relating to llamas/alpacas 6 *Any other llama/alpaca related item not listed

DEPARTMENT 114 - OPEN CLASS

PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE Superintendent: Sue Hill

Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 10:00 a.m. Please prepare all vegetables for showing according to regulations set forth in Agricultural Pamphlet #A3306, available from the University Extension Office. Please indicate variety of fruit or vegetable, if known, on entry tag.

Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A-C $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Class D-Lots1-4 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Class D-Lots5-36 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class E-Lots1-2 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class E- Lots3-6 $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 CLASS A ~Thresher Grains, Grasses & Legumes (1/2 peck constitutes a sample) Lot

1 Clover Seed, medium seed 2 Barley 3 Beans, soy, any variety 4 Oats, white 5 Oats, yellow 6 Threshed Beans 7 Wheat, spring and winter

CLASS B ~ Corn (Ten ears constitutes a sample. Previous year's crop when fair is too early for this year's harvest.) Lot

1 Any variety of Hybrid,105 days and under 2 Hybrid Over 105 days 3 Sweet Corn 4 Popcorn

CLASS C ~ Sheaf Grains & Grasses (All sheaves of grain not less than 2 1/2”diameter at upper band. All bundles of grasses, hay and forage crops, not less than3”in diameter at lower band) Lot

1 Alfalfa, best bundle 2 Winter Wheat, best sheaf 3 Spring Wheat, best sheaf 4 Oats, late varieties, best sheaf 5 Oats, early varieties, best sheaf 6 Rye, winter or spring, best sheaf 7 Red Clover, best sheaf 8 Mammoth Clover best bundle 9 Alsike Clover best bundle 10 Red Top, best bundle 11 Sudan Grass, best bundle 12 Peas, (mature) best bundle 13 Soybeans, (for hay) best bundle 14 Dent Field Corn, 3 stalks best bundle (roots cutoff) 15 Sorghum, 6 stalks

CLASS D ~ Vegetables (Potato samples must contain 10 tubers).All entries must be current year's crop. Lot

1 Potatoes, Red-10 tubers 2 Potato - White-10 tubers 3 Table Beets- 4 4 Broccoli -1 head 5 Cabbage -1head 6 Carrots, any variety- 4 7 Cucumbers(slicing)- 3 8 Cucumbers(pickling)- 4 9 Dill, heads (6stems, 12 inches)

10 Ground Cherries(shucked)1pint 11 Small Kohlrabi -2 (2" - 4") 12 Large Kohlrabi – 2 13 Onions (large immature white)- 4 14 Onions (large immature yellow)-4 15 Onions (red) -4 16 Peas (in pod)- 10 17 Peas (edible pod)-10 18 Bell Peppers (green)- 2 19 Peppers (hot)- 2 20 Radishes-6 21 Rhubarb-4 stalks, 1/3 to 1 inch in diameter 22 Tomatoes (green)- 3 23 Tomatoes (red or green)-3 clusters or 6 small 24 Tomatoes (small yellow pear)-4 25 Tomatoes (yellow) - 3 26 Wax Beans (in pod)-10 27 Green Beans(in pod)-10 28 Pole Beans (in pod)-10 29 Chives-1clump potted in 4” pot 30 Kale- 2 heads 31 Leeks - Best 3 32 Parsley (potted)-1plant 33 Sage- Best plant 34 Sweet Corn-4 ears 35 Swiss Chard- 2 plants 36 Lettuce- 1 rooted plant in water 37 Summer Squash 38 Any Other Herb- 1 plant potted 39 Any Other Vegetable

CLASS E ~ Fruits Lot

1 Raspberries-Pint 2 Other Fruit- Pint 3 Apples (Duchess)-6 4 Apples (Wealthy)- 6 5 Apples (any other variety)- 6 6 Crab Apples- 6

DEPARTMENT 115 - OPEN CLASS

FLOWERS & HOUSEPLANTS Superintendent: Ann Miemietz Assistant: LaVonne Puchalla

Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 10:00 a.m. !Regulations: 1. All entries must be grown by exhibitor & in place by 9:00

a.m. 2. Exhibitors should bring a suitable container for each cut

flower exhibit. Flowers should have adequate stem length. 3. Flowers must be in bloom and hardened for exhibiting. 4. Flowerpots not to exceed 12” in diameter in houseplants. 5. No silk or artificial flowers may be used in Class C -

Flower Arranging 6. Award of Excellence and Special Awards by Sunset

Gardens will be awarded to outstanding exhibits. 7. Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any flower or

plant not meeting requirements.

8. Entries are limited to 12 in Class A & 10 in Class D. 9. All foliage should be healthy and free of injury and

should be left on only above the water line in Classes A, B, and C.

Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class B $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class C $3.00 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 Class D $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 CLASS A ~ Cut Flowers Lot - ANNUALS

1 Ageratum, 3 stems 2 Sunflower, 3 blooms 3 Bachelor Buttons, 3 blooms 4 Bells of Ireland, 3 stems 5 Calendula, 3 blooms 6 Celosia / Cockscomb (2” and greater), 3 blooms 7 Cleome, 1 stem 8 Cosmos, single, 3 blooms 9 Nasturtiums, 3 blooms 10 Dianthus, 3 blossoms 11 Larkspur, 3 stems 12 Marigold, large, (2” and greater), 3 stems 13 Marigold, small, (smaller than 2”), 3 stems 14 Marigold, bicolor, 3 stems 15 Pansies, 3 blooms 16 Petunia, single, 3 stems 17 Petunia, double, 3 stems 18 Wave type Petunia, 3 stems 19 Salvia, red/peach, 3 spikes 20 Salvia, blue, 3 spikes 21 Snapdragons, 3 spikes under 6” 22 Snapdragons, 3 spikes over 6” 23 Strawflowers, 3 stems 24 Verbena, 3 stems 25 Vinca, 3 stems 26 Zinnia, large, (greater than 4”), 3 stems 27 Zinnia, medium, (2”-3”) 3 stems 28 Zinnia, dwarf, (smaller than 2”), 3 stems 29 Any Other Annual not listed above, labeled, 3 stems

Lot – PERENNIAL (Entries must be labeled)

30. Coreopsis, 3 stems 31 Daisy, 3 stems 32 Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan), 3 stems 33 Phlox, 1 stem 34 Coneflower, 3 stems same variety 35 Violas, 3 stems 36 Day Lilies, 1 stem 37 Asiatic Lilies, 1 stem, (Straight stem-many blooms at tip of stem. Bloom has smooth edges on the petals.) 38 Oriental Lilies, 1 stem, (Has blooms along the stem. Blooms have ruffled edges.) 39 Any other Lily, 1 stem 40 Rose, hybrid Tea, any color, 1 blossom 41 Rose, any color, 1 spray 42 Delphinium, 1 stem

43 Calla Lilly, 1 stem 44 Yarrow – 1 stem 45 Any Other Perennial, not listed above (using common name), 3 stems CLASS B ~ Gladiolus & Dahlia Lot - DAHLIA

1 Under 4”, 3 blooms 2 4” to 8”, 1 bloom 3 Over 8”, 1 bloom 4 Collection of cactus, 3 blooms 5 Collection of one variety (4” & over), 3 blooms

Lot - GLADIOLUS - REGULAR or MINIATURE 6 White or Cream, 1 spike 7 Yellow, 1 spike 8 Salmon or pink, 1 spike 9 Scarlet or red, 1 spike 10 Lavender or purple, 1 spike 11 Any other color, 1 spike 12 Collection of one variety, 3 spikes CLASS C ~ Flower Arrangements Lot

1 Flower Arrangement -Mantle (one sided) 2 Flower Arrangement -Wild flowers 3 Flower Arrangement -Dried flowers 4 Flower Arrangement -Patriotic theme 5 Flower Arrangement -Monochromatic theme, one

color 6 Flower Arrangement -Basket theme 7 Flower Arrangement -Christmas theme 8 Flower Bouquet -6 different kinds of annuals 9 Flower Bouquet -6 different kinds of perennials 10 Miniature Flower Arrangement -Not more than 3”

high, includes flowers and container 11 Flower Arrangement -Petite theme -over 3” to 5”

high, including container. CLASS D ~ Houseplants

Lot 1 African Violet, double flower 2 African Violet, single flower 3 African Violet, miniature 4 Aluminum Plant 5 Amaryllis Lily 6 Begonia, Tuberous rooted 7 Begonia, Fibrous rooted, in flower 8 Begonia, Rex or foliage 9 Cactus garden, desert variety & succulents, 6

different varieties 10 Christmas Cactus (all varieties) 11 Cactus Plants 12 Caladium 13 Calla Lily 14 Coleus, single plant 15 Dieffenbachia 16 Fern, (Boston or Sword) 17 Fern, (any other variety) 18 Fushia in flower

19 Geranium in flower, single plant 20 Hibiscus 21 Impatiens, single plant 22 Ivy, English 23 Ivy, Grape 24 Ivy, Swedish 25 Jade Plant 26 Any Other Succulents 27 Parlor Palms 28 Peperomia 29 Philodendron 30 Pothos 31 Rubber Plant, Ficus 32 Prayer Plant 33 Sansevieria 34 Strawberry Begonia 35 Wax Plant, Hoya 36 Hanging Potted Houseplant (all plants with hangers

must be entered in this lot, except lot 16 & 17) 37 Hanging Potted Outdoor plant 38 Terrarium, closed container, excluding cacti &

succulents 39 Dish Garden, open container, excluding cacti &

succulents 40 Outdoor Bag Planter 41 Outdoor Patio Planter (container must be 15” or

less) combination 2 or more plant varieties 42 Outdoor Garden Decoration with living plant

material 43 Any Other Flowering Plant not listed above, must be

labeled. 44 Any Other Foliage Plant not listed above, must be

labeled.

DEPARTMENT 116 - OPEN CLASS NATURAL SCIENCE

Superintendent: Robin Smith-Weaver Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 11:00 a.m.

Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 Class B $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 CLASS A ~ Bees and Honey All honey and bee wax in this department must be property of

exhibitor and current season's production. Lot

1 White Comb Honey -1 section - each section must be wrapped in cellophane or transparent paper Score Card:

Attractively wrapped.........................25 points Perfection of comb ...........................25 points Properly graded.................................25 points Quality of honey................................25 points 100 points !1. Extracted White Honey -1 lb jar 2. Honey, any other variety - 1 lb jar

CLASS B ~ Maple Syrup Product Lot

1 Maple Syrup, 1/2 pint or pint 2 Maple Syrup Product

!DEPARTMENT 118 OPEN CLASS

CULTURAL ARTS Superintendent: Marsha Girtman

Judging: Friday, July 24, 2015 • 10:00 a.m. Regulations: 1. All art exhibits are to be original: NO COPIES OR KITS. 2. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MADE AND ENTERED

BY EXHIBITOR WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. ART MUST BE SIGNED & DATED.

3. Exhibitors are responsible for securing exhibitor's tags to their exhibit.

4. An exhibitor is limited to a maximum of 6 lots in Art and 6 lots in Crafts. Only 1 entry per lot per person.

5. No premium will be awarded on any item improperly entered.

6. All drawings and sketches must be picture framed and wired in the traditional way. No cardboard mats accepted.

7. Paintings must be dry, framed and equipped with sturdy hooks for hanging. Glass optional.

8. All items must be picked up after 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2015. Early removal will forfeit premium.

9. Award of Excellence will be given. 10. SUPERINTENDENT HAS THE PRIVILEGE OF

REJECTING ANY ARTICLE. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A - Lots 1-9 $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 $1.50 Class A - Lots 10-32 $5.50 $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 Class B $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 CLASS A ~ Art Lot

1 Drawings, pencil (abstract) 2 Drawings, pencil (people) 3 Drawings, pencil (animals) 4 Drawings, pencil (landscape) 5 Drawings, pencil (still life) 6 Drawings, pencil (floral) 7 Drawings, charcoal 8 Drawings, ink 9 Drawings, colored pencils and colored ink 10 Pastels, still life 11 Pastels, floral 12 Pastels, animals 13 Pastels, landscape 14 Pastels, portrait 15 Pastels, abstract 16 Mix medium (list medium) 17 Tempera, any item 18 Watercolor, still life 19 Watercolor, floral 20 Watercolor, animal

21 Watercolor, landscape 22 Watercolor, portrait 23 Watercolor, abstract 24 Acrylic or Oil, still life 25 Acrylic or Oil, animal 26 Acrylic or Oil, landscape 27 Acrylic or Oil, portrait 28 Acrylic or Oil, abstract 29 Acrylic or Oil, floral 30 Cartoons, commercial art. Include brief explanation

of commercial media used. 31 Print making relief print intaglio silk screen. 32 Any Other Subject not listed, explanation of medium

used CLASS B ~ Crafts Regulations: 1. All Craft exhibits to be original. NO KIT UNLESS

SPECIFIED (A kit is design plus specified colors). 2. All entries must be made and entered by the exhibitor

within the past year. Art must be signed and dated. 3. No article showing wear or soil from age may compete. 4. Definitions: 5. HAND BUILT -Clay molded by hand 6. PRE-CAST -Commercial mold 7. BRUSH APPLIED -Brushing on two coats of a color 8. All items must be picked up at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. 9. Award of Excellence will be given. 10. The Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any item

not meeting requirements. Lot

1 Pottery -fired, hand built article (dish, wall hanging, etc.)

2 Pottery -fired, hand built article (figure, bust or sculpture)

3 Pottery -wood fired 4 Pottery, thrown on potter's wheel 5 Ceramics, stained, brushed applied - pre-cast 6 Ceramics, glazed, pre-cast, any item 7 Ceramics, holiday item -any media 8 Leatherwork, any article 9 Basketry, utility basket, opening larger than 8”

! a. reed woven basketry b. cloth woven c. any other weaving materials basketry

10 Basketry, utility basket, opening 8” or smaller ! a. reed woven basketry b. cloth woven c. any other weaving materials basketry

11 Basket for any holiday ! a. reed woven basketry b. cloth woven c. any other weaving materials basketry

12 Block Printing, any article (bring block also) 13 Sculpture, other than ceramics, list

medium used on a 3x5 card 14 Textile Painting, any article 15 Stencil Painting, any item. Stencil must accompany

entry

16 Appliqué, any item, machine stitched 17 Appliqué, any item, hand stitched 18 Tatting, any item 19 Weaving, straw, any item 20 Weaving, any other useful article. Explanation of

what type loom used 21 Rosemaling, any item 22 Quilling, any item 23 Thanksgiving Item -Centerpiece, decoration,

other than ceramic or basket 24 Christmas Item -Centerpiece, wall hanging,

decoration, other than ceramic or basket 25 Easter Item -Centerpiece, decoration, other than

ceramic or basket 26 Ukrainian Egg 27 Wreaths, any other not listed above 28 Nature Plaque, original design 29 Stained Glass, any item 30 Stuffed Toy -hand made 31 Doll -handmade, any media 32 Jewelry -beaded 33 Jewelry -precious stones, state precious stones used. 34 Jewelry -any item not previously listed 35 Metal Work, any article (copper, tooling,

hammered, aluminum, tin punch, etc.) 36 Indian Craft -beading, etc. 37 Recycled Item. Include statement of work done on

3x5 card 38 Card & Envelope -stencil 39 Card (stamped) & Envelope (stamped) 40 Card & Envelope -postcard 41 Card & Envelope -mixed media 42 Card & Envelope -any other 43 Collection of 4 Cards with same theme 44 Collection of 4 cards with same color palette 45 Collection of 4 cards for same occasion 46 Stationary, 6 sheets -any media 47 Scrapbook -new 48 Tie Dye -wearables 49 Tie Dye -any other 50 Garden Art Item 51 Wearable Art 52 Purses, hand made 53 Felted Item -Craft felt needle 54 Felted Item -Wet felted using wool 55 Handspun Yarn -2 chace skeiu 56 Any Other Craft Item not listed. Include statement

of work done.

DEPARTMENT 119 OPEN CLASS ANTIQUES

Superintendent: Rob Grover Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 12:00 Noon

Regulations: 1. All entries to be in place by 9:00 on entry day 2. Due to lack of space, please limit size of antiques. No

large antiques will be accepted. 3. Each exhibitor is responsible for securing exhibitor’s tag

to their own exhibit. No premium will awarded on an item improperly entered. May be entered next year in proper lot.

4. In case an article is in poor condition but valuable because of its age or rarity, these factors will be considered when judging.

5. Every precaution will be taken to insure safety of exhibits. However, no article will be insured by the Fair Association.

6. Antiques should be 50 years or older. A brief explanation of special interesting facts pertaining to each exhibit will enhance the show.

7. No entry can be removed before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2014 or forfeiture of premium will result. Superintendent or assistant will be present to check out entries.

8. Award of Excellence will be given. 9. The Superintendent reserves the right to determine

whether an article is worthy of exhibition. 10. No firearms or swords 11. All items must be the original. No copies will be

accepted. Scoring Awards:

Quality Material ...........................................15 points Craftsmanship.............................................. 15 points Beauty Color ............................................... 20 points Design & General Appearance . ……..……20 points Condition .....................................................10 points Value in Point of interest .............................20 points

100 points

Premiums: Blue Red White Pink All Classes $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 CLASS A ~ Glassware Lot

1 Press 2 Carnival 3 Milk 4 Depression 5 Art Glass 6 Bottle or Jar, color or clear 7 Covered candy dish 8 Etched Glass 9 Butter dish 10 Glassware, Cobalt

CLASS B ~ China and Misc. Lot

1 China 2 Stoneware or Crockery 3 Pottery Vase 4 Teapot 5 Cookie or Biscuit jar, any media 6 Pitcher (china or pottery) 7 Red Wing stoneware 8 Egg Cups 9 Planter

CLASS C ~ Wooden Items Lot

1 Kitchen Tool 2 Basketry, any item 3 Box 4 Canes 5 Rolling Pins 6 Any Small Wood item not listed above

CLASS D ~ Metal Items Lot

1 Cast Iron item 2 Copper item 3 Brass item 4 Tin item 5 Enamelware, Graniteware, any item 6 Silver 7 Aluminum 8 Kitchen Tool 9 Small Farm Tool 10 Lantern 11 License Plate (1)

!CLASS E ~ Miscellaneous Antiques Lot

1 Portrait, framed 2 Picture & frame 3 Document, framed 4 Collection Trempealeau County Souvenirs 5 Trempealeau County Advertising 6 Playing Cards 7 Trempealeau County Souvenir 8 Greeting Cards Part II 9 Hats 10 Purse 11 Shoes 12 Clothing 13 Gloves 14 Dresser Set 15 Eye Glasses 16 Quilt or Bedspread 17 Leather Part III 18 Doll 19 Toy 20 Doll Dishes 21 Book, Children 22 Music Box Part IV 23 Figurine, any media 24 Bank, any media 25 Sewing Utensil, no machine 26 Political, any item 27 Jack Knife (boxed) 28 Salt & Pepper, any media

29 Napkin rings 30 Tobacco Memorabilia 31 Watch (boxed) 32 Sports Memorabilia 33 Trempealeau County Fair Memorabilia

Specials: Specials Best of Show Ribbon Most Unusual Item Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 120 OPEN CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY Superintendent: Dina Aasen

Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 1:00 p.m. Regulations: 1. The pictures must have been taken by an amateur

photographer, but it is not necessary that finishing be done by the exhibitor.

2. Pictures must be mounted on 11” x 14” tagboard. 3. Award of Excellence will be given. 4. The same picture may not be entered in more than one lot

number. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink All Classes $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 $1.50 CLASS A ~ 35 MM & Digital -4x6 or smaller Lot

1 4 pictures -Child or children 2 1 Picture -Humorous subject 3 4 pictures -Animals, birds, reptiles 4 4 pictures -Architecture and man-made articles 5 4 pictures -Special effects (lighting, filters, double

exposure, etc.). Include information on special effect used.

6 4 pictures - Portraits (one or two people) 7 4 pictures -Landscapes 8 4 pictures -Action 9 4 pictures - Close-up photos 10 4 pictures -Big event (weddings, group, birthdays,

etc.) 11 4 pictures -Nature scenes, not mentioned above (no

man-made material) 12 4 pictures -Night photography 13 4 pictures -Abstract (patterns, repetitions, textures) 14 4 pictures -Journalistic, documentary 15 One other picture that does not fit the above

categories

CLASS B ~ Color Enlargements 5x7 or larger CLASS C ~ B&W Enlargements 5x7 or larger Lot

1 People 2 Animals 3 Landscapes, nature 4 Architecture, man-made objects 5 Computer manipulated photograph with label

explaining computer enhancement

!DEPARTMENT 122 - OPEN CLASS

WOODWORKING Superintendents: Sandy Ravnum

Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 10:00 a.m. Regulations: 1. Exhibits in this department must be made by exhibitor. 2. Items need to be made in the year since the last fair, and

cannot have received a premium at another fair. 3. Award of Excellence will be given. 4. The Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any item

not meeting requirements.

Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A -

Lots 1-4, 6, 8-9 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 Class A – Lot 5 & 7 $5.50 $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 Class B - $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 CLASS A ~ Woodworking Lot

1 Small Indoor Kitchen item (example: knick knacks, shelves, bookends)

2 Article of Creative Design 3 Clocks original (no kits) 4 Storage item (chest, jewelry box, bench) 5 Lathe turned items 6 Wooden toy or game 7 Article of Furniture or Cabinetmaking (table, clock,

gun case, etc.) 8 Wooden, any other item not listed above 9 Any wooden item, kit

CLASS B ~ Woodcarving Lot

1 Caricature- animal or person 2 Realistic animal or person 3 Spoons 4 Relief Item 5 Santa's 6 Any other woodcarving item not listed above.

DEPARTMENT 125 - OPEN CLASS

FOOD & NUTRITION Superintendent: Ella Dorn

Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 10:30 a.m. Regulations: 1. Please bring rectangle plates for food exhibits. (No glass

plates) Do not cover with plastic wrap for display. Attach entry tag securely.

2. All products must be made from scratch. NO BOX PRODUCTS.

3. All food items and materials that food items are displayed upon will not be given back to exhibitor on Sunday. Superintendent will dispose of all items.

4. Loaf of Quick Bread: Bake in 9 x 5 x 3” or 7-3/8 x 3-5/8”

pan depending upon recipe. 5. Loaf of Bread: Yeast or batter. Bake in 9 x 5 x 3” loaf

pan. Do not grease top of loaf. 6. Frozen products must be completely thawed when

brought to the fair. 7. No food products will be accepted if baked in paper

liners. 8. Award of Excellence will be given. 9. Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any Lot not

meeting requirements. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A-Lots 1-8 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class A-Lots 9 13 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Class Lots 14 & 15 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.00 Class A - Lots 16-32 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class A - Lots 33-44 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Class A - Lots 45-57 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class B $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 CLASS A CAKES ~ Unfrosted Lot

1 Angel Food (1/4 cake) 2 Sponge (1/4 cake) 3 Chiffon (1/4 cake) 4 White (not frosted) -4” corner piece 5 Chocolate (not frosted) -4” corner piece 6 Butter Cake (not frosted)-4” corner piece 7 Spice (not frosted) -4” corner piece 8 Fruit (not frosted) -4” corner piece

CAKES ~ Frosted A cardboard base may be used for Lots 9, 10 & 11. Lot

9 Decorated Cake for Child’s Birthday 10 Decorated Cake for an Anniversary 11 Decorated Cake for a Holiday 12 Fancy Individual Cake, frosted, plate of 3 13 Any Other Decorated item not listed above

DOUGHNUTS ~ Plate of three Lot

14 Raised Doughnut 15 Fried Cakes

COOKIES AND BARS ~ Description:

• DROP COOKIES - Are made from soft dough, dropped by a teaspoon on a lightly greased cookie sheet and baked quickly.

• MOLDED COOKIES -Are made from stiff dough, rolled with the hand into balls or long pencil-thick rolls; then flattened or shaped as directed in recipe before baking.

• PRESSED COOKIES -Are made of dough that is slightly stiffer than drop cookie dough, but pliable. It is soft enough to be forced through a cookie press, or a bag with a decorated tip and will hold the shape of the cookie

• REFRIGERATOR COOKIES -Are made from stiff, rich dough. They are shaped into a long thick roll, chilled and kept in the refrigerator ready to be sliced evenly (about 1/8” thick) with a sharp knife and baked as needed.

• ROLLED COOKIES -Are made from dough stiff enough to roll thin with a rolling pin. Before baking they are cut into the desired shapes with a floured cookie cutter.

COOKIES & BARS (unfrosted -plate of three) Lot

16 Gingersnap (molded) 17 Oatmeal Cookie (drop) 18 Chocolate Chip (drop) 19 Peanut Butter (molded) 20 Any rolled cookie 21 Soft Molasses Cookie (rolled) 22 Dropped Soft Molasses Cookie 23 Spritz Cookie (pressed) 24 Refrigerator Cookie 25 Filled Cookie (plate of three) 26 Fruit Bar (specify the fruit used) 27 Vegetable Bar (specify the vegetable used) 28 Chocolate Brownies 29 Sandbakkles 30 Rosettes 31 Nationality Cookie (give nationality and include

recipe), a cookie not listed above 32 Decorated Cookie

YEAST BREADS & ROLLS NOTE: Do not butter tops of breads after baking. Lot

33 White Conventional Yeast Bread, 1/2 loaf 34 Bread Machine Bread, 1/2 loaf 35 Whole Wheat or Graham Yeast Bread, 1/2 loaf 36 Whole Wheat Roll, Yeast, plate of three 37 Rye Bread, 1/2 loaf 38 Oatmeal Bread, 1/2 loaf 39 Yeast Bread, any variety not listed above 40 Yeast Dinner Rolls, Cloverleaf, plate of three 41 Cinnamon Rolls, unfrosted, plate of three 42 Coffee Cake, yeast, 4” x 4” 43 Coffee Cake, any other variety, 4”x4” 44 Tea or Coffee Ring (with fruit or streusel filling) 8 or

9” diameter

The Red Star Yeast Co. will be awarding yeast & coupons to all yeast breads baking participants as they bring their baked goods to the competition. They will also be awarding cookbooks, measuring spoons, thermometers, etc. to award winners in the yeast bread

categories. QUICK BREADS Lot

45 Nut Bread, 1/2 loaf 46 Fruit Bread 1/2 loaf specify fruit used in bread 47 Vegetable Bread, 1/2 loaf, specify vegetable used in

bread 48 Muffins, fruit, plate of 3 specify fruit used 49 Muffins, bran or whole wheat, plate of 3 50 Muffins, plain, plate of 3

CANDY Lot

51 Fudge - Made with chocolate squares or cocoa (3 pieces)

52 Sea Foam (3 pieces) 53 Molded Candy (3 pieces) 54 Any Other Candy

PIES ~ 1/6 slice Lot

55 Apple, 2 crust 56 Any other Fruit Pie, 2 crust 57 Any other pie

FOOD PRESERVATION Regulations: 1. All foods preservation exhibits must follow research-

based and laboratory tested recipes/ directions. Remember to adjust canning times and pressures. All exhibits must be adjusted for elevations of 1000’ and above. For canning directions, go to the following website:

2. http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Food-Preservation-and-Safety-C60.aspx and select Food Preservation and Safety or contact the Trempealeau County Extension Office.

3. All foods must be preserved since 2014 fair. 4. All jars must be clean, sealed, and in excellent condition

when brought in for exhibit. 5. Canning exhibits must be in either standard pint or quart

canning jars. 6. Jams & Jellies can be exhibited in standard canning jar

with self sealing lids, no larger than one pint. 7. Rings on jars are to be removed by the exhibitor at the

time of entry. 8. One jar per Lot # comprises an exhibit. 9. All jars must be labeled. Place information on jar or

attach a 3” x 5” card to entry tag with following information.

Label Example: Product________________________________________ Date Canned: Mo. ______ Day __________ Year _____ Method of Preparing (check) Hot Pack __________

Cold Pack ________ Method of Processing (check) Boiling Water Bath Pressure Canner Lbs. of pressure ______ Processing Time: Quart ____________Pint ___________ Literature Source:

*University of Wisconsin publications preferable for recommendations on canning directions and time, or *Ball Blue Book, copyright 2003, or *USDA Complete Guide to Canning.

• One jar per Lot (l jar).

• Award of Excellence will be given.

• The Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any item not meeting requirements.

CLASS B ~ Food Preservation Lot

1 Beans, green (cut) 2 Beans, yellow (cut) 3 Corn, (whole kernel) 4 Peas 5 Carrots (cut) 6 Vegetables any other variety 7 Apples (quartered or halved) 8 Applesauce (strained) 9 Tomatoes 10 Tomato Juice 11 Spaghetti Sauce - attach recipe with ingredients 12 Blackberries (wild or tame) 13 Blueberries 14 Cherries, any variety 15 Peaches, (halved) 16 Pears, (halved) 17 Raspberries, (red, purple, yellow, black) 18 Strawberries 19 Fruit -any other variety 20 Fruit Juice -any other variety 21 Apple Jelly in Standard Glasses 22 Blackberry Jelly in Standard Glasses 23 Blueberry Jelly in Standard Glasses 24 Grape Jelly in Standard Glasses 25 Jelly - any other variety 26 Strawberry Jam in Standard Glasses 27 Raspberry Jam in Standard Glasses 28 Jam - any other variety 29 Cucumber Pickles (dill) 30 Cucumber Pickles (sweet) 31 Pickles (bread & butter) 32 Beet Pickles 33 Watermelon Pickles 34 Vegetable Pickles, any other variety 35 Relish, any vegetable 36 Chili Sauce 37 Salsa

38 Pie Filling, any variety 39 Vegetable Soup (list ingredients) 40 Meat - Chicken 41 Meat -Beef, Venison 42 Fish 43 Dehydrated items, ¼ cup in a see through container

(pint jar, plastic bag) Exhibit to be labeled with dehydration date, hours of drying time, type of machine used (air dry, oven, dehydrator), method and pretreatment if any (such as being dipped in lemon juice...). List the specific type of fruit, vegetable, herb or meat used in the product. Judge has the option to open any sealed container.

!

2015 Award Announcement

BALL® Fresh Preserving AWARD FOR ADULT LEVEL Presented by: BALL® & KERR® Fresh Preserving PRODUCTS Jarden Home Brands, marketers of Ball ® and Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products is proud to recognize today’s fresh preserving (canning) enthusiasts. First and Second Place Awards will be given to individuals judged as the best in designated categories. A panel of judges will select the two best entries for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle, and Soft Spread categories. Entries must be preserved in Ball® Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or Ball® Collection Elite® Jars sealed with Collection Elite® Lids and Bands, Ball® Heritage Collection Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr® Jars sealed with Kerr® Lids and Bands. In addition, soft spread entries must be prepared using Ball® Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar Needed or Liquid.

Entries designated First Place from each category will receive:

• Two (2) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupons for Ball® or Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) Free (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin.

Entries designated Second Place from each category will receive:

• One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball® or Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) Free (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin.

DEPARTMENT 126 OPEN CLASS CLOTHING

Superintendent: Sandy Ravnum Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 12:30 p.m.

Regulations:

1. All items exhibited under this class must be the work of the exhibitor.

2. Exhibitors must provide hangers for garments so they can be hung for exhibit.

3. Exhibitor tags should be fastened by safety pin to the garment.

4. Award of Excellence will be given to outstanding exhibits.

5. The Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any item not meeting the requirements.

Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A - Lots 1-7 $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 $1.50 Class A - Lots 8-11 $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 Class A - Lots 12 - 17 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Class A - Lots 18 - 27 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class B - Lots 1 & 2 $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 Class B - Lots 3 – 21 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 CLASS A ~ Adult and Teenage Garment Lot

1 Suit, ladies 2 Pant Suit 3 Coat, ladies 4 Jacket, ladies 5 Jacket, man’s sport 6 Sports, outfit, at least 3 pieces 7 Dress, best wear 8 Dress, general wear 9 Costumes 10 Formals 11 Pant Dress or Jump Suit 12 Shirt, man’s knit (knit or stretch fabric) 13 Blouse, ladies knit (knit or stretch fabric) 14 Shirt, man’s 15 Housecoat 16 Nightwear, pajamas or gown 17 Pants (jeans, culottes, shorts, gauchos) 18 Jumper 19 Skirt 20 Blouse (best wear) 21 Blouse (general wear) 22 Vest, ladies or mans 23 Apron, work (half or full length) 24 Apron, fancy 25 Ladies Fashion item 26 Any Other Ladies Clothing item not listed 27 Recycled item - clothing

CLASS B ~ Infant and Children’s Garment Lot

1 Child’s Coat

2 Child’s Sport Outfit (2 piece - not a dress) 3 Vest - Child’s 4 Child’s Dress for Best Wear 5 Child’s Dress for General Wear 6 Girl’s Housecoat 7 Boy’s Housecoat 8 Girl’s Pajamas or Gown 9 Boy’s Pajamas or Gown 10 Girl’s Blouse 11 Girl’s Skirt 12 Boy’s Shirt 13 Girl’s Shorts 14 Boy’s Shorts 15 Girl’s Pants 16 Boy’s Pants 17 Girl’s Knit Top (knit or stretch fabric) 18 Boy’s Knit Top 19 Any Other Infant or Child’s item not listed above 20 Recycled clothing item 21 Doll Clothes (2 or 3 pieces)

DEPARTMENT 127 - OPEN CLASS KNITTING & CROCHETING

Superintendent: Rozanna Weaver Judging: Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 2:00 p.m.

Regulations: 1. Articles must be made by the exhibitor. 2. Items must be hand knit and blocked unless specified

otherwise. 3. All items must be completely dry no damp items, please. 4. Fasten entry tags securely to garment. 5. Award of Excellence will be given to outstanding

exhibits. 6. The Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any item

not meeting the requirements. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A - Lots 1-2 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 Class A - Lots 3-6 $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 Class A - Lots 7-9 $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Class A - Lots 10-11 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Class A - Lots 12-22 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class A - Lots 23-24 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Class A - Lots 25-35 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class A - Lots 36 & 37 $3.00 $2.50 $1.75 $1.50 Class A - Lot 38 $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Class A - Lots 39-50 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Class B - Lots 1-2 $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 Class B - Lots 3-20 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 Class B - Lots 21-28 $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 Class B - Lots 29-31 $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Class B - Lots 32-39 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 CLASS A ~ Knitting Lot

1 Pullover or Cardigan with mixed colors carrying yarn 2 Pullover or Cardigan with mixed yarn, bobbin

knitting

3 Buttonhole Raglan Cardigan, working from the neck down

4 Raglan Sleeve Pullover, working from the neck down 5 Set-in Sleeve, pullover or cardigan 6 Sleeveless Pullover or Vest 7 Simple Ladies Sweater 8 Simple Man’s Sweater 9 Sweater, machine knit 10 Mittens (4 needles) 11 Socks (4 needles) French or Dutch heel 12 Scuffs or Slippers 13 Hat 14 Scarf 15 Mittens (2 needles) 16 Shrug 17 Shawl, stole, cape or poncho 18 Felted Hat 19 Felted Mittens 20 Felted Bag/Purse 21 Felted Item any other not listed above 22 Any other item or garment, hand or machine, not

listed above. Tell what it is & give use. INFANT & CHILDREN Lot

23 Dress 24 Sweater, Child’s 25 Slippers or Booties 26 Cap or Jibber 27 Scarf 28 Mittens (2 needle) 29 Mittens (4 needles) 30 Felted Mittens 31 Felted Item any other not listed above 32 Sweater, infants 33 Doll Clothes 34 Toy 35 Any Other item or garment - Hand or machine knit

not listed above, tell what it is and give use HOUSEHOLD Lot

36 Knitting, afghan, any other type, min. size 46” x 60” 37 Knitting, bedspread 38 Knitting, baby afghan, min. size 30” x 36” 39 Knit Wall Hanging 40 Knitting, pillow, useful 41 Knitting, pillow, decorative 42 Knitting, lap robe 43 Knitting, placemats (2) 44 Knitting, doily -14” and over 45 Knitting, doily -under 14” 46 Tablecloth 47 Table doily 48 Knitting, potholders (set of 2) 49 Knitting, Dish Cloth 50 Any Household Felted Item 51 Knitting, any other item not listed above, tell what it

is and give use

!CLASS B ~ Crocheting ADULT Lot

1 1 Sweater, simple 2 Sweater, pullover or cardigan 3 Stole 4 Sleeveless Pullover or vest 5 Slippers 6 Hat 7 Scarf 8 Mittens, gloves 9 Any other Crocheted item or garment not listed

above -Tell what it is and give use INFANT AND CHILDREN Lot

10 Dress 11 Sweater, infant’s 12 Sweater, child’s 13 Booties 14 Vest 15 Slippers 16 Cap 17 Scarf 18 Mittens 19 Doll Clothes 20 Toy 21 Any Other Crocheted item or garment not listed

above tell what it is and give use HOUSEHOLD Lot

22 Crochet tablecloth 23 Crochet luncheon cloth 24 Crochet Afghan, minimum size 46”x60” 25 Crochet, bedspread 26 Crochet rug 27 Crochet wall hanging 28 Crochet, broomstick lace 29 Crochet, baby afghan, minimum size, 30” x 36” 30 Crochet, doily 14” and over 31 Crochet, doily under 14” 32 Crochet, pair pillow cases with edging 33 Crochet, pillow useful 34 Crochet, pillow decorative 35 Crochet, lap robe 36 Crochet, potholder or hot plate mats (set of 2) useful 37 Crochet, potholder or hot plate mats (set of 2)

decorative 38 Crochet, Dish Cloth 39 Crochet any other item not listed above tell what it is

and give use !

DEPARTMENT 128 - OPEN CLASS HOME FURNISHINGS Superintendent: Natalie Evenson

Judging: Friday, July 24, 2015 • 12:30 p.m.

Regulations: 1. A suitable hanger should be attached to all items intended

for hanging.

2. Embroidery items are made with embroidery floss. 3. Stitchery items have been made with yarns, other than

embroidery floss. 4. Stitchery items may be covered with clean plastic for

protection. 5. Definition: 6. ORIGINAL DESIGN - Created with own idea and colors 7. KIT -Commercially designed and colors included 8. ALL ITEMS MUST BE RESULT OF WORK SINCE

PREVIOUS YEAR FAIR. 9. All old, dirty and items previously entered will be

disqualified. 10. Award of Excellence will be given to outstanding

exhibits. 11. The Superintendent has the privilege of rejecting any item

not meeting the requirements. Premiums: Blue Red White Pink Class A - Lots 1-19 $4.50 $3.30 $2.50 $1.50 Class A - Lots 20-28 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 Class A - Lots 29-35 $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Class A - Lots 36-67 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 $1.00 CLASS A ~ Home Furnishings Lot

1 Draperies for any room 2 Table Runner, quilted 3 Table Runner, any other media 4 Rugs, braided 5 Rugs, hooked 6 Rugs, latched 7 Rugs, woven on loom 8 Rugs, any other media 9 Quilt, appliquéd hand quilted 10 Quilt, appliquéd machine quilted 11 Quilt, pieced – hand quilted 12 Quilt, pieced – machine quilted by exhibitor 13 Quilt, sampler 14 Quilt, appliquéd – hand tied 15 Quilt, pieced – hand tied 16 Quilt, child size any media 17 Quilted item, throw or lap robe size 18 Quilt top by exhibitor professionally stitched,

machine or hand 19 Quilted, any other item not listed above 20 Wall Hanging, any other media not listed above 21 Finished new piece of furniture (include statement of

work done) 22 Refinished piece of furniture (include statement of

work done) 23 Remodeled or upholstered piece of furniture (include

statement of work done) 24 Refinished small accessory for a room (clock,

bookend, stool, etc.) 25 Creative Accessory, silk flower media, any item 26 Creative Accessory from antique ware any item

(include statement of work done) 27 Curtains for any room 28 Simple slipcover for a chair 29 Place mats with napkins (set of four) 30 Luncheon or tablecloth 31 Pillow - Appliquéd 32 Pillow - Quilted 33 Pillow - Shaped 34 Pillow – Stitchery any type (embroidery, needlepoint,

cross stitch, chicken scratch, etc.) 35 Pillow – Any other item not listed above 36 Embroidery, wall hanging Framed or unframed,

original design 37 Embroidery, wall hanging -Framed or unframed, kit 38 Embroidery, pillow case (pair) 39 Embroidery, luncheon cloth 40 Embroidery, towels (3) 41 Embroidery, any other item not listed above 42 Embroidery, machine 43 Needlepoint, wall hanging -Framed or unframed,

original design 44 Needlepoint, wall hanging, framed or unframed,

published pattern 45 Needlepoint, wall hanging framed or unframed, kit 46 Needlepoint, plastic canvas Christmas or Holiday

item 47 Needlepoint, plastic canvas any utility item 48 Needlepoint, plastic canvas, any other item not listed

above 49 Needlepoint, any other item not listed above 50 Counted cross stitch wall hanging framed or

unframed, original design 51 Counted cross stitch wall hanging framed or

unframed, published pattern 52 Counted cross stitch wall hanging framed or

unframed, kit 53 Counted cross stitch any item not listed above 54 Stitchery, any technique not listed elsewhere, wall

hanging -framed or unframed, original pattern 55 Stitchery, any technique not listed elsewhere, wall

hanging -framed or unframed, published pattern 56 Stitchery, any technique not listed elsewhere, wall

hanging -framed or unframed, kit 57 Boutique Item - Quilted (vest, jacket etc.) wearable 58 Cut work, luncheon cloth 59 Cut work, other 60 Candle wicking, any article

!!!!!!!61 Chicken Scratch, any article 62 Smocking, any article 63 Tatting, any article 64 Memory Box - Scrapbook (old fashioned type) 65 Collective Hobby -A creative display of collected items (minimum of 5) 66 Homemade Soap (3 pieces)

67 Any Other Home Furnishing not listed above or in another Department, state use and purpose. !!

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