Sunday, July 14th cont. 5:00 p.m. Quilt of Valor 5:30 p.m. Fashion Revue/Clothing Selection 5:30 p.m. - Fire Department Fundraiser BBQ 6:00 p.m. 4-H Foundation Recognition & 4-H Hall of Fame 6:15 p.m. Present State Fair Plaques 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Entertainment : Demolition Derby Monday, July 15 7:30 a.m. Swine Show 10:30 a.m. Check-in for 4-H Pets & Cats 11:00-12:30 pm 4-H Pets & Small Animal Show (Includes rabbits & poultry, not

broilers) 4:00 p.m. Billy Riley Talent Show 4:00-7:00 p.m. Fire Dept. Fund Raiser 5:00 p.m. Parade Pedal Pull 5:00 p.m. Youth Council Ice Cream Social And Cake/ Pie Auction 6 - 9PM Family Fun Night Tuesday, July 16 7:00 a.m. Adams County Endowment Fund Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 8:00 a.m. 4H/ FFA Dairy Cattle & Goat Show 8:30 a.m. 4H/ FFA Beef show 11:30 a.m. Community Luncheon in S.E. Room 12:00 p.m. Awards Presentation 1:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Show– Pavilion 1:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest 2:00– 5:00 p.m. Ag Day in the Pavilion 5:00 p.m. Bottle/ Bucket Buckaroos 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Community BBQ - Rural Development 7:00 p.m. Gates Open - Bull Riding 7:00 p.m. Early Release 7:30 p.m. Double S Bull Riding Competition 9:30 p.m. Non-sale animals released Wednesday, July 17 9:00 a.m. Fair Livestock Auction and Club Bucket of Junk Challenge Auction 9:00 a.m. Senior Day 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Entertainment in the Pavilion 1 p.m.– 4 p.m. Bingo in S.E. room ALL ANIMAL CHECK-OUT – AFTER SALE IS OVER BUILDING & GROUNDS CLEAN-UP IMMEDIATELY 1:30 p.m. BUILDING EXHIBITS RELEASED AND BUILDING CLEAN-UP FOLLOWING LIVESTOCK SALE ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS MUST STAY UNTIL ALL BARNS ARE CLEANED Saturday, July 20 10:00 a.m. Carcass results announced at Corning Meat Processing

4H/FFA Fair Schedule

Friday, June 14 Fair Entry Deadline for Communications, Animals, CS/FR Wednesday, June 26th 4:00 PM Fashion Revue, Clothing Judging Corning Presbyterian Church Friday, July 12 9 – 12 noon Preparation/Clean-up Day 1:30 a.m. 4-Her, FFA member, & volunteer lunch 7:00 PM Queen Announcement Opener: Basic Bohn Entertainment : Hairball Saturday, July 13 6:00 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dairy & Goats arrive 6:00 - 9:00 a.m. Swine Weigh-In 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Rabbit & Poultry Check-In 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Sheep Weigh-In 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Beef Weigh-In 11 a.m. – 3:00 pm Judging of 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences, Creative Arts, Personal Development, Science, Engineering & Tech, Ag & Natural Resources, Animal (non-livestock) and Poster Art 12:00 p.m. Open Dog Show Open Pet Show Immediately Following Queen Selection 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 4-H Bake Sale 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Clover Kids Showcase 6:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Race Night-Wear Fair T-shirt

Sunday, July 14 6:00 a.m.– 8:30 a.m. “South of the Border” Breakfast Adams County fair Board 7:00 a.m. Tractor Ride Registration 7:30 a.m. 4-H Horse Check-In 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show begins 8:00 a.m. Sheep and Goat Show 8:00– 1:00 p.m. Lawrence Peterson Memorial Tractor Ride 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ATV/180 Race Registration Race to follow—Grandstand 10 a.m. Adams Co. Antique Day Classic Cars/Antique Machinery 1:30 p.m. 4-H Share-The-Fun in the Fair Building To Follow Working Exhibits Educational Presentation, Radio Broadcasting & Ext. Speaking 2:00 p.m. Adams County Antique Road Show Old Time Demonstrations– Pavilion 2:00 p.m. Bean Bag Tournament 3:00 p.m. Broiler/Fryer-Poultry Show

EXTENSION STAFF & COMMITTEES

EXTENSION STAFF Melanie McMann County Youth Coordinator/Office Assistant MaKayla McMann Summer Program Assistant Denise Wolf Office Assistant EXTENSION COUNCIL Chairperson, Don Gee Member, Marlene Hardisty Vice Chair, Lauri Greenlee Member, Rex Townsend Treasurer, Cliff Mann Member, Emily Anderson Secretary, Dan Lamgo Member, Susan Bagby YOUTH & 4-H COMMITTEE Chairperson, Blake Wilbourne Member, Jeremy Butcher Vice Chair, Sally Shires Member, Jerad Shires Secretary, Tina Boswell Member, Cody Birt Treasurer, Dawn Shuler Member, Judith Butcher Member, Jasmine Wilbourne Member, Tristin Cline Member, Doug Birt Extension Council Reps, Dan Lamgo and Susan Bagby Extension Staff 4H Rep, Melanie Mcmann YOUTH COUNCIL President, Jasmine Wilbourne Vice President, Tristin Cline Isabelle Inman Secretary, Ally Birt Morgan Shuey Treasurer, Brooklyn Sonntag Hailee Trichel Anna Inman Hailey Thomas Aubrey Boswell Kaleb Dodge Connor Shipley Vincente Butcher Advisor, Melanie McMann 4-H ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD Chairperson, Joyce James Secretary/Treasurer, Chris Nelson Board member, Karen Saltzman Board member, Dave Mullen Board member, Lauri Greenlee Board member, Jodie Wilbourne Board member, Melanie McMann YOUTH & 4-H/FFA FAIR COMMITTEE Chairman, Paul Anstey Member, Evan Maynes Vice Chair, Josh Cooper Member, Sierra Matheny Secretary, Melodie Winkler Member, Justin Cooper Treasurer, Ryan Carlson Member, Mae Damewood Bookkeeper, Chuck Harderson Member, Broc Damewood Member, Judy Damewood Member Josh Winkler Member, Susan Bagby 4-H CLUB LEADERS 200-Happy Go Lucky Amy Shipley 300-Jasper Specialists Dawn Shuler 400-Prescott 4-H Workers Michelle Kennedy, Trena Douglas, Tonya Inman 600-Clover Kids Betsy Stormer, Dena Morgan 500-Independent 4Hers Victor Dicks, Sherry Seyler, Chris Nelson 700- FFA Steve Sonntag

Table of Contents

Page 5 - General Rules and Regulations

Page 6 - Livestock Regulations

Page 7-9 - Beef Department

Page 10 - Dairy Department

Page 11 - Meat Goat Department

Page 12 - Sheep Department

Page 13 - Swine Department

Page 14 - Small Animal Department, Cats, Pets, Rabbits

Page 15 - Poultry

Page 16-17 - Dog Department

Page 18-19 - Horse Department

Page 20 - Livestock Judging Contest

Page 21 - Fair Sale, Herdsmanship, Boothmanship

Page 22-23 - 4H Building Exhibits

Page 24 - Animal and Vet Science

Page 24 - Ag and Natural Resources

Page 25 - County Fair Table Vegetables

Page 26 - Creative Arts

Page 27 - 4H Special Photography

Page 28 - Family and Consumer Sciences

Page 29 - Personal Development

Page 29 - Science, Engineering and Technology

Page 30 - Clover Kids Showcase

Page 31 - Communications Department

Page 32 - Working Exhibits

Page 32 - Radio Broadcasting

Page 33 - Share the Fun

Page 33 - 4H Poster Communications

Page 34 - Extemporaneous Speaking Contest

Page 35 - 4H Fashion Revue / Clothing Selection

Page 36 - $15 Challenge

Page 36 - Photography

Page 37 - Procedure for Prorating Premiums

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Classes are open to Adams County 4-H members and FFA members who are in the 4th grade on or before September 15, 2018. All exhibitors must be residents of Adams County, with the following exceptions: A 4-H or FFA member may reside outside the county, but he or she must be a member of an organized 4-H Club or FFA Chapter within the county. 2. All members must be enrolled in Adams County 4-H. It is highly recommended that members enroll in projects. Livestock project members must meet enrollment and identification deadlines. 3. All members who bring a static exhibit or participates in clothing and fashion or communications will have their portion of

2019-2020 dues paid by the Adams County Youth and 4H Committee. 4. A member must be an active member, including attending 75% of their local club meetings to be eligible to show at the fair. Club leaders are to determine eligibility. 5. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor. 6. Exhibitors must exhibit their projects in person to the official judge. In case of sickness or more than one exhibit in a class, an exhibitor may choose another exhibitor as a substitute, but must report the substitutes name to the Division Superintendent. Any other reason for being unable to exhibit must be presented in writing and approved by the Youth & 4-H Committee at the June Youth & 4-H Committee meeting. Substitutes or helpers must be Adams County 4H'ers,

FCCLA, or FFA members. In showmanship competition, exhibitors must show their own animals. 7. All exhibits will be awarded purple, blue or red placings according to merits of exhibits, with the exception of Share the Fun and Clover Kids classes which will receive Participation Ribbons. 8. Exhibits selected for State Fair must meet those State Fair requirements. Only 4-H member exhibits will be selected to go to State Fair as 4-H exhibits. 9. Entries for STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK division must be made by July 1 through the 4H online system. 10. All exhibitors are expected to keep the area occupied by their individual or club exhibits neat and attractive. All exhibitors are required to remove and clean up their exhibit space at the conclusion of the fair. Boothmanship and Herdsmanship awards will be announced in the August 4-H Newsletter. 11. Each club is responsible for taking down their club's own dividers, tables, etc. after the exhibits have been released and

cleared out of the building. 12. All animal, communication and clothing entries need to be submitted to the Adams County Extension Office on or before-

June 14th, 2019. 13. Division superintendents have a responsibility to enforce the rules within their division that are set forth in the fair book. To

appeal a decision of the superintendent, an official written request must be made within 72 hours by the person in question to the appropriate Extension staff member. That staff member will call together the superintendent, and at least four Youth & 4-H Committee members (at least 2 adults and at least 2 youth) within 24 hours to act upon the appeal. It will be the respon-sibility of all persons involved to be present for the appeal and this committee's decision will be final.

14. The Youth & 4-H Committee, Adams County Youth & 4-H/FFA Fair Committee, Adams County Fair & Racing Board, Fair Superintendents, and the Extension Service are not responsible for loss or damage to exhibits; however, they will use all care to insure their safety.

15. All static project areas including Animals, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Creative Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences, Per-sonal Development, and Science, Engineering & Technology exhibits will be conference judged on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Poster Art will also be judged on this day. See club schedule in this book.

16. When projects are a group effort, each contributor will receive a ribbon. Premium money will be divided equally among all participants.

17. Premium checks will be mailed to families. 18. Riding horses, ponies or mules will not be allowed in the barns. 19. No dogs or cats are allowed in barns. 20. Camping WILL be allowed on the fairgrounds during fair week. Campers must be approved by the Fair Committee. 21. Action taken against rule violators will be as follows:

1. Person asked to stop. 2. Person(s) asked to leave fairgrounds. If this occurs on show day, livestock may not be shown. 3. Legal authority brought in if necessary

22. Any proposed changes of rules must be brought to the Department Superintendent and Youth & 4-H Committee prior to December 1st to be considered for the following fair year. 23. All 4-H and FFA Fair exhibitors are required to work a shift in the Fairgrounds Foodstand. The profits from the foodstand will

be proportionately divided between the Southwest Valley FFA and the Adams County 4-H program based on the number of

exhibitors from each program.

24. No alcohol consumption (except at the events held in the grand stands when alcohol is sold)

25. No smoking on the fair grounds

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LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS

1. All livestock members must be able to show ownership agreement if requested as outlined by 4H 202 Iowa 4-H Livestock show requirements for 4-H project selection. All livestock projects must be in member’s possession by May 15, unless other-wise

specified in the livestock project rules. 2. Livestock projects must be identified in 4honline by May 15, 2019. 3. A copy of registration papers for all purebred animals entered in said classes will be required to be turned in at the Extension

Office before June 15, 2019. 4. Livestock members are encouraged to participate in a club tour. 5. All market animals must be on the grounds during the scheduled weigh-in time. 6. Fair entries must be in place by 3:00 p.m. Saturday and must remain on exhibit until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday unless otherwise approved by the appropriate superintendent. All animals must be removed starting at 1:30 Wednesday and all stalls must be cleaned by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. No one leaves until they have been signed out by the superintendent. If they are not signed out, they lose premium. 7. All market animals weighed in will be eligible for rate of gain. 8. All livestock must meet state health requirements. Any livestock which does not meet these requirements will be required to be removed from the fairgrounds at the discretion of the fair veterinarian. 9. Exhibitors are expected to have all livestock under control. If any animal is deemed to be a threat to either exhibitors or the public, the superintendent may ban said animal from the show. 10. All champion and reserve champion animals will be selected from purple or blue ribbon winners. 11. Junior Showmanship is open to all members 4th through 6th grade who have not been named Champion Junior Showman in

the division before. 12. Intermediate Showmanship is open to all members 7

th through 8

th grades who have not been named Champion Intermediate

Showman in the division before. 13. Senior Showmanship is open to all members 9th grade and up regardless of whether they have previously won the senior

division and also to any juniors and intermediates that have previously won the junior and intermediate showmanship divi-sion

14. Market Livestock Exhibitor show ring dress is dark jeans and the current year Adams County Fair t-shirt. Exhibitor’s official fair show number should be pinned to the back of their t-shirt. Show number halters are not to

be worn in this youth show. 15. No open flames in barns. 16. Each judge’s decision is final. 17. In the beef show, breeding heifer and market heifer decisions will be final on Beef weigh-in day in December. 18. No standing fans are allowed at rear of beef animals. 19. Prohibited medication, drug, mechanical or artificial appliance: No person shall administer internally or externally to any live-stock, either before or during an approved event, any medication, drug, or mechanical device or artificial appliance that is of such character as could affect its performance or appearance at the event. 20. The use of portable evaporative coolers will not be allowed unless they are being used for an entire building. Portable mister units will still be allowed. 21. Livestock to be sold at the fair sale must be identified and signed up within 2 hours after each species show ends. Any

species invited to participate in the Best of the Southwest Shootout will be allowed to withdraw from the sale.

22. At the superintendent’s discretion, music may be played at an appropriate level. If the superintendent can hear the

music from one end of the barns to the other, the music is too loud and member will be given a warning. 1st time will

be a warning, 2nd

time there will be no premium paid and 3rd

time the member and their animals will need to leave the

fairgrounds.

23. All 4-H and FFA Fair exhibitors are required to work a shift in the Fairgrounds Foodstand. The profits from the foodstand will

be

proportionately divided between the Southwest Valley FFA and the Adams County 4-H program based on the number of ex-

hibitors from

each program.

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BEEF DEPARTMENT Superintendent – Craig Stalcup

Entries due - June 15 Fair Weigh-In Date – Saturday July 13 10:30-12:00 p.m.

Judging Day - Tuesday, July 16 – 8:30 a.m.

Show Order: Registered Heifers Commercial Heifers Cow-Calf Feeder Calves Bottle/Bucket Calves Bottle Buckaroos Advanced Cattle Feeding Registered Market Beef Market Beef Market Heifers Rate of Gain Awards Champion Market Beef Showmanship

Beef Breeding Heifers - 010

1.Heifers may be either registered or grade, but all must have a known birth date. Grade & crossbred heifers will be shown in the commercial class. Classes will be provided for each breed of registered heifers. 2.To be a breed class at the Adams County Fair, a breed must have no less than two purebred animals in the breed. Purebred animals are defined by each breed association. 3.If a registered breeding beef animal does not meet the criteria for purebred of a breed, it will be shown in a class known as All Other Breed

or AOB 4.If a breed only includes 1 purebred animal, that animal will also be shown in the AOB class. 5.All heifers must have an ear tattoo (calf hood is NOT acceptable). Heifers must be identified in 4honline by May 15 and this tattoo must be listed on the 4honline identification record. 6.Heifers must have been born after September 1st,2017. 7. No fresh tattoos will be accepted. 8. A photocopy of registration papers must accompany the Livestock ID form for all registered heifers. 9. Entries will be limited to three heifers by any one member. 10. Classes will be set-up by the beef committee after check-in. 11. All champion breed heifers, the champion AOB heifer and the champion commercial heifer will compete to be the supreme champion breeding heifer at the Adams County Fair. Classes 0001 Registered Breeding Heifer 0002 All Other Breeds (AOB) 0003 Commercial Breeding Heifer Awards given for: Champion & Reserve of each breed, including AOB Champion & Reserve Commercial Heifer After Breeding Heifers are judged all first place heifers will come back for overall Champion Breeding Heifer and Reserve Champion. Beef Cow & Calf - 020

l. All cows must have been enrolled by exhibitor as a breeding heifer project. The cow must appear on a previous year's 4-H/FFA ID form. 2. In the beef cow & calf classes, calves must have been dropped after January 1, 2019. 3. Limit of three units (cow & calf) per member may be exhibited. 4. Cow & calf both must be ear tagged or permanently identified. 5. Cow & calf must be identified in 4honline by May 15. 4honline identification must include ear tag number, birth weight and birth date

of calf. (If calf will be born after May 15, the cow must be identified by May 15, and the calf information reported within 10 days after it is born.)

6. Daily gain will be calculated and provided to the judge. The judge will also be given the age of the cow. 7. Both the cow and calf are to be shown in the ring. 8. Classes will be divided by age of calf after check in.

Class 0004 Cows - Calf Project Awards given for: Champion & Reserve Champion Cow/Calf

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Feeder Calf - 030 1. Calves must have been born after September 1, 2018. 2. Limit of three per member may be exhibited. 3. The calf must be ear tagged and identified in 4honline by May 15. (See rule 5, cow-calf if calf is born after May 15.) Birth weight is not

required. 4. The calf may be purchased or raised. However it should have a known birth date. 5. Only the calf is to be shown in the show ring. 6. Member may or may not bring the cow to the fair. 7. The calf cannot be shown in both cow-calf and feeder calf divisions. 8. There will be no rate of gain awards in this division. 9. Classes will be divided by weight after check in.

10. Exhibitors are allowed to bring feeder calves to the Adams County Fair on the day of the feeder calf show or keep them at the fair from start to finish. Class 0005 Feeder Calves Awards given for: Champion & Reserve Champion Feeder Calf

Bucket Bottle Calf - 040 A. To design a cattle project to fit the physical and maturity level of younger youth. B. To teach proper management skills such as health care, nutritional needs and environmental needs of newborn calves. C. To teach basic dairy/beef management skills without a large investment. D. To teach basic record keeping and communication skills. E. To provide a better understanding of the dairy/feeder cattle industries. Bucket – Bottle Calf Rules - 1. Project is open to all 4-H & FFA members in Adams County. 2. Calves purchased must be in the possession of the youth within 2 weeks of birth. Any newborns or orphaned calf, steer or heifer, dairy or beef, purebred, or crossbred, calved between March 1 and June 15 can be part of this project. Bull calves will be allowed to show at the fair upon approval of the B&B committee. 3. Calves will be identified by a county ear tag number. Calves need to be identified in 4honline by May 15. The 4-H’er needs to pick up a

tag at the Extension Office and tag their calf. 4. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed. No nursing permitted after 2 weeks of birth. 5. An exhibitor may identify up to 3 calves, but is limited to a maximum of 2 calves exhibited at the fair (this does not include other beef or dairy exhibits). These are eligible to be shown only in the bucket/bottle class and dairy heifer calves can also be shown for conformation in the dairy heifer class. 6. The bucket/bottle project will be evaluated on a four part, 500 point system. Record sheets will be sent to members with bottle/bucket calves prior to fair. Written records will be turned in and oral interviews will be held at 1:00 p.m. on the Science, Engineering & Technology judging day, July 13th, at the Adams County Fair. The knowledge, general health and showmanship will be

evaluated during the fair in a show ring evaluation. WRITTEN REPORT 100 ORAL INTERVIEW 200 GENERAL HEALTH 100 SHOWMANSHIP 100 TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 500 In keeping records youth are asked to use only the forms provided from the Extension Office. 7. Judging will be based on: a. What a member has learned about care & management of raising the calf. b. Showing of the calf, with emphasis on what the member has learned. c. Knowledge, general health, condition and management of the calf. d. Complete and accurate records of the project (record neatness, written reports and clippings). 8. Youth may keep bucket/bottle animals for breeding heifer or market beef classes for the next year. 9. All calves will be shown on halter and fitted according to dairy or beef standards. 10. Bucket/Bottle exhibitors must follow the fair rules and health requirements as stated in the fair book. These rules include but are not limited to: *Evidence of warts, ringworm, pink eye, or any other contagious or infectious condition will eliminate the animal from the show. *All exhibitors must show their own animal, unless excused by the B&B Committee. *Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning his stall before release. Class 0006 Awards given for: Champion & Reserve Champion Bucket/Bottle Calf

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Advanced Cattle Feeding – Pen of Three - 050 1. Pen will consist of three animals weighed at the December weigh in. 2. The calves will be exhibited in the pen un-haltered. 3. No individual from a pen can be shown in an individual class. 4. Each exhibitor may enter no more than 2 pens in this class. Class 0011 Pens of Market Beef Award given for: Champion & Reserve Champion Pen of Beef Registered Market Beef - 060 1. Registered Beef must have been weighed, tagged and tattoos checked at the official weigh-in on December 8, 2018. 2. Breeds will be shown in their breed respective classes. 3. Not more than three individual animals may be shown in this division by any one member. 4. Market beef animals must be weighed and identification checked at the fair. Registration certificates will need to be presented at the fair weigh-in to qualify for the individual breed classes. 5. The breeds will show in classes according to their breeds. 6. Each breed will have a Champion and Reserve Champion selected. 7. All registered beef must gain a minimum of 2.4 lbs. per day to be eligible to receive a blue ribbon. The gain will be figured using the December weigh-in weight. Market Beef - 070 1. Market Beef must have been weighed, tagged and tattooed at the official weigh-in on December 8, 2018. 2. Market steers and market heifers will be shown in separate classes in the beef division. 3. Not more than three individual animals may be shown in this division by any one member. 4. Market beef animals must be weighed and identification checked at the fair. 5. All breeds will show in the same classes by weight divisions. 6. Classes will be established from weigh-ins at fair. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected from division champions. 7. All market steers must gain a minimum of 2.4 lbs. per day to be eligible to receive a blue or purple ribbon. All market heifers must gain a minimum of 2.2 lbs. per day to be eligible to receive a blue or purple ribbon. The gain will be figured using the December weigh-in weight.

Classes 0012 Registered Market Beef 0013 Market Beef 0014 Market Heifers Those eligible for Overall Champion & Reserve Market Beef Champion & Reserve Market Heifer Champion & Reserve Registered Breed Steers Champion & Reserve Crossbred Market Beef Jr. Beef Showman - 4th thru 6th grade Intermediate Beef Showman - 7th & 8th grades Sr. Beef Showman - 9th thru 12th grade and previous Jr. and Intermediate showmanship winners.

Market Beef Division Awards given for: Champion & Reserve Market Heifer Champion & Reserve Market Steer Champion & Reserve Breed Steer Grand Champion & Reserve Market Beef Champion & Reserve Carcass Beef Jr, Int, & Senior Showmanship

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DAIRY DEPARTMENT - 090 Superintendents - Amy Britten and Kathy Bozwell

Entries due - June 15 Fair Check In – Saturday, July 13, 6a.m - 11a.m.

Judging Day - Tuesday, July 16th @ 8a.m. 1. Animals may be purebred or grade. Classes will be provided for each breed. State breed on ID sheet. 2. All animals must be listed in 4honline by May 15. A photo copy of registration must be turned in for registered heifers. 3. Animals must have an ID tag or tattoo. 4. Exhibitors must own each animal by May 15th, with a legible tattoo or tag for each animal and be identified in 4honline by May 15th. 5. Entries will be limited to six animals by any one member (2 per class). 6. Classes may be split if the number of entries in the class so warrants. 7. All dairy exhibitors will be required to wear appropriate dairy white clothing when exhibiting. Classes

Awards Given for: *Champion & Reserve 0027 - Breed & Grade 0026 *Champion & Reserve 0027 Dairy Animal 0028 *Jr. Showmanship (4th thru 6th) *Intermediate Showmanship (7th & 8th) *Sr. Showmanship (9th & up) and previous *Jr. Showmanship winners *Int. Showmanship winners

DAIRY GOAT DEPARTMENT - 100 Superintendents - Amy Britten and Kathy Bozwell

Entries due – June 15 Fair Check In – Saturday, July 13 – 6:00 am-11:00 am

1. All goats must be collared and chained. 2. No exhibitor shall exhibit more than ten animals in this department with no more than two animals per exhibitor per class. 3. Does 24 months of age or over which have never freshened must show in the two-year old class. 4. Goats under 2 years of age which have freshened must show in the two-year old class. 5. Dairy goats must have tattoo. 6. Exhibitors must own each animal by May 15th, with a legible tattoo and be identified in 4honline by May 15th. Classes: 0041 Does under 4 months 0042 Does 4 months and under 8 months 0043 Does 8 months and under 12 months 0044 Does 12 months and under 24 months 0045 Does 2 years and under 3 years 0046 Does 3 years and over Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Doe *Jr. Dairy Showmanship (4th thru 6th) *Intermediate Dairy Showmanship (7th & 8th) *Sr. Dairy Showmanship (9th and up) and previous *Jr. Showmanship winners *Int. Showmanship winners

0021 Baby heifer calves March 1, 2018- Fair time 0022 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0023 Grade 0024 Heifer calves July 1, 2017- February 28, 2018 0025 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0026 Grade 0027 Yearling heifers July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 0028 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0029 Grade

0030 Two Year Old July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017 0031 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0032 Grade 0033 Aged Cow Dropped before July 1, 2014 (Must have been shown by member previously) 0034 Registered (state breed on ID sheet) 0035 Grade

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MEAT GOAT DEPARTMENT - 101 Superintendent – Jeremy Butcher, Tony Douglas

Entries due – June 15 Fair Check In – Saturday, July 13 – 6:00 am-11:00 am

Judging Day – Tuesday, July 16 – 8:00 a.m.

POLICIES: Exhibitors are to read all General Rules and Regulations including animal health regulations, before making entry. GOATS: Market goats may be doe or wether kids. AGE: Goats are to have milk teeth or may have one or both of their milk teeth, but there shall be no evidence of breaking of the skin or eruption of the two permanent front teeth. HAIR: Market goats must be uniformly slick shorn with 3/8 inch of hair or less at the time of arrival on the fairgrounds. Hair may be left on the legs up to the hocks and knees only. HORNS: Market goats are to have horns blunted before arrival on grounds. WEIGHT: There is a minimum weight of 40 pounds with no upper weight limit. Goats less than 40 pounds will not be eligible to show. 1. Annual Goat weigh-in day will be April 27, 2019. 2. On weigh-in day all market goats will be weighed and tagged with the official 4-H tag. 3. The rate of gain test period will be April 27 to fair weigh-in date, July 13, 2019. OWNERSHIP: Exhibitors must own each animal by May 15th, with a legible tattoo or tag for each animal and be identified in 4honline by

May 15.

SHOWMANSHIP: Exhibitors will not slap or brace the animal or lift the front legs off the ground while in the show ring. RESTRAINTS: Exhibitors are allowed to use halters or collars in the show ring. WEIGH-IN: Exhibitors will weigh their goats on Sunday, July 14 from 6:00 a.m. to noon. The show superintendents will establish clas-ses based on the declared weights. Market Meat Goat Classes 0051 Meat wethers under 4 months 0053 Meat Does under 4 months 0052 Meat wethers 4 months and under 8 months 0054 Meat Does 4 months and Under 8 months Breeding Meat Goat Classes 0055 Does under 4 months 0056 Does 4 months and under 8 months 0057 Does 8 months and under 12 months 0058 Does 12 months and under 24 months 0059 Does 2 years and under 3 years 0060 Does 3 years and over 0061 Buck Awards given for: *Grand Champion Meat Goat *Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat *Champion & Reserve Doe *Champion & Reserve Meat Wether *Champion Breeding Meat Goat *Reserve Champion Breeding Meat Goat *Jr. Showmanship (4th thru 6th) *Intermediate Showmanship (7th & 8th) *Sr. Showmanship (9th and up) and previous *Jr. Showmanship winners * Int. showmanship winners *Rate of Gain

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SHEEP DEPARTMENT Superintendent – Tony Douglas, Trena Douglas

Entries due - June 15 Fair Weigh-In - Saturday, July 13 – 9:00 am-10:30 am

Judging Day - Monday, July 15 – 5:00 p.m. Market Lambs - 102 All market lambs must have been dropped on or after January 1, identified with the official 4-H ear tag, and identified in 4honline by May

15, 2019. All sexually intact sheep to be exhibited at fair must have an official scrapie identification tag. 3. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of three blackface and three white faced influenced lambs as individuals and two pens of three. 4. Annual Lamb Weigh-in Day will be April 27, 2018, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 5. Market lambs may be shorn prior to or on April 27, but do not need to be. 6. On weigh-in day all lambs will be weighed and tagged with the official 4-H tag. 7. The Rate of Gain test period will be April 27 to fair weigh- in date, July 13, 2019. 8. A ewe lamb may show in either the market class or breeding class, but NOT in both. This determination will be made on July 16. 9. There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any sheep. Sheep in violation will not be allowed to show.

10. Feeder lambs (those under 90 lbs.) are not eligible for champion consideration. 11. White face lambs are those showing white about the head, ears, and/or on the legs. Many Suffolk or Hampshire crosses are black- face sheep. 12. The determination will be made at fair weigh-in by the sheep superintendent as to whether sheep will be exhibited in the black face or white face influenced market lamb classes and breeding ewe classes. 14. No Icing Classes: 0071 Black face market lamb 0072 White face influenced market lamb 0073 AOB market lamb 0074 Pen of three market lambs 0075 Feeder class Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Market Lamb *Champion & Reserve Pen of Three Breeding Ewes - 103 1. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of two entries in any one ewe class. Animals need to be identified in 4honline by May 15, 2019. Exhibitors in purebred classes must turn in a copy of the registration

papers. If there are no papers presented by fair weigh-in on July 13, the ewe will be shown in the commercial class. We must have a copy of the registration papers.

If an exhibitor shows a yearling and/or aged purebred ewe those registration papers need to be turned in each year. All ewe lambs must be weighed and tagged with the official 4-H tag at weigh-in. 5. Ewe lambs must have been dropped after January 1, 2019 6. All ewes must be shorn, recommended between April 1 and June 1.

Classes: 0081 Purebred Ewe Lamb 0082 Purebred Yearling Ewe 0083 Purebred Aged Ewe 0084 AOB Ewe Lamb 0085 AOB Yearling Ewe 0086 AOB Aged Ewe 0087 Commercial Ewe Lamb 0088 Commercial Yearling Ewe 0089 Commercial Aged Ewe Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Commercial Ewe *Champion & Reserve Breeding Ewe *Champion AOB – Reserve AOB Ram Lambs - 104 1. This class is open to all breeds registered or not. Limit of 2 ram lambs per exhibitor. All ram lambs must be born after January 1, 2018. Ram lambs will be eligible for sale at auction at the owner’s discretion. Rate of Gain will be figured for Ram Lambs separate from other lambs.

Class: 0090 Ram Lamb Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Ram Lamb *Jr. Sheep Showman (4th thru 6th) *Intermediate Sheep Showman (7th thru 8th) *Sr. Sheep Showman (9th and up) and previous Jr. Showman winners *Int. showman winners

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SWINE DEPARTMENT – 105

Superintendents – Randy & Holly Cooper

Entries due - June 15 Fair Weigh-In – Saturday, July 13 – 6:00 a.m.

Judging Day - Monday, July 15 – 7:30 a.m. Swine Carcass Show – Saturday, July 20 – 10:00 a.m.

1. All 4-H and FFA swine must have been farrowed on or after January 1, 2019. 2. Swine will be weighed and enrolled on the March 24th weigh-in date at the Adams County fairgrounds. At least 2 pigs must be weighed

in for carcass and rate of gain. 3. All 4-H and FFA Swine for the Adams County Fair must be in the member’s possession before the May 15th enrollment deadline. If

birth dates are known, they should be recorded. Only 4-H swine that are enrolled online and identified and tagged by May 15, 2019 can be shown at the Adams County Youth & 4-H/FFA Fair. Only FFA swine that are registered at the Adams County Extension office and tagged by May 15th can be shown at the Adams County Fair. Only swine weighed in at the March 23rd swine weigh-in will com-pete for rate of gain.

4. Pigs to be weighed and enrolled for county fair must be ear-notched and tagged with official county or state fair tags. Charge for ear tags is due at time of pickup at the Adams County Extension office or at the March 23th check-in.

5. There will be no limit on the number of pigs weighed in but the number exhibited at fair shall be no more than 2 breeding gilts, 3 individual pigs, 1 pen of three, and 1 carcass pig, for a total of 7 pigs at the fair per exhibitor. Individual market class entries and up to 1 pen of 3 entry may be selected from those identified in 4honline or registered at the Adams County Extension office by May

15th. 6. It is recommended that pigs weigh between 50# and 90# on weigh-in date (born after January 1).

7. All market classes will be divided by weight by the swine committee immediately following weigh-in at the fair. 8. Within two hours after weigh-in, members must notify superintendent with tag numbers of animals being placed into their specified

show classes. 9. All pigs must weigh 225 pounds or more on fair entry day (Saturday, July 13) to show at the Adams County Fair. There will be one lightweight exception for (1) pig per exhibitor. This pig must weigh no less than 200# on weigh-in day. If it is a market pig, it can be sold at the fair sale for kill at a local locker or go home. It cannot go to the packer. If it is a breeding gilt in the gilt class, it may go home with the exhibitor. 10.Gilts in the gilt class can only be shown in the gilt class. Gilts may go home with the exhibitor, but if they are going to be sold at the

fair, the exhibitor must tell the superintendent within two hours after fair weigh-in. 11.. Members have the option to sell their hogs at the livestock auction or take them home. If hogs are taken home, state laws must be fol-

lowed. Superintendent must be notified two hours after weigh-in of their intentions. 12. Because of consumer demand for a lean uniform product, as well as the need for producers to raise fast growing pigs, pigs will be evaluated two ways. The first evaluation will place the pigs using the National Pork Producers Council formula for pounds of lean gain per

day on test. This class will be called Production. Secondly, pigs will be evaluated using a carcass formula measuring the percent lean in the carcass with the highest percent lean winning. This class will be Consumer Carcass, or just Carcass Class.

13. Each market swine exhibitor will be required to enter 1 pig in the carcass class unless the exhibitor is only showing breeding gilts. 14. Production/Carcass pigs will be designated at fair weigh-in time. 15. Production/Carcass pigs may be exhibited in other classes as well. 16. Production Carcass pigs will be sold by live weight as normal. The buyer must agree to have pigs slaughtered at a pre-designated slaughter facility. 17. Production Carcass pigs will be judged live in a separate class following the market pig show and then are judged at the locker for a carcass placing. 18. There will be a follow-up meeting for viewing carcasses at Corning Meat Processing on Saturday, July 14, at 10:00 a.m. 19. In 2019, all 4-H and FFA swine project members are required to be YQCA certified to: a. Sell their hogs to some packers. b. Exhibit at an Adams County Fair c. Exhibit at the Iowa State Fair

20. There shall be no coloring agents, powder or oil used on hogs. Hogs in violation will not be allowed to show. The use of either is strictly prohibited. Due to packer demands and concerns, it is strongly recommended that pigs are not clipped. Hair should not be shorter that ½ inch. REMINDER: NO CLIPPING ON THE GROUNDS.

21. Breeding gilts cannot be shown as an individual market pig in the Production Class or in the Market Pen of Three Class. There is a limit of two breeding gilts per exhibitor. All gilts will be shown as crossbred.

The Adams County Office will enter county weighed-in and enrolled pigs in the 4honline swine records following the weigh-in. It is the responsibility of each 4-Her to verify these 4honline entries before May 15, 2019. Only FFA swine that are registered at the Adams County Extension office and tagged by May 15th can be shown at the Adams County Fair.

Classes: 0100 Pen of Three 0101 Gilt 0102 Individual 0103 Carcass (Pigs must weigh 225 lbs. & over) – 1 pig exception – wt. # limit – see rule 9. Awards given for: *Champion and Reserve Gilt *Champion & Reserve Market Pig *Top Gaining Market Swine *Champion & Reserve Pen of Three *Champion & Reserve Carcass Pig (Live) *Champion & Reserve Carcass Pig *Champion & Reserve Production Carcass Pig *Jr. Swine Showman (4th thru 6th) *Int. Swine Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Swine Showman (9th and up) and previous Jr. & Int. showman winners *Gilt Rate of Gain

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SMALL ANIMAL DEPARTMENT Superintendent – Jade Wilbourne

Entries due - June 15 Judging Day – Monday, July 15 – 11:00-12:30 p.m.

(or immediately following swine show) Cats - 106 1. May have two cat entries per member. 2. Cat(s) can be of any sex or breed. 3. Because of susceptibility to disease, no kitten under 4 months of age at the time of the show will be eligible for competition. 4. All cats are required to have up-to-date distemper and rabies vaccination. Certification of vaccinations must be completed by June 15th. It is also recommended that all cats have nails clipped. 5. Cats and kittens must be inspected by a fair veterinarian on the day of the show date or they will not be allowed to show. 6. All cats shall be on a leash. 7. Cats may or may not be owned by the exhibitor but in all cases the cat is to have been cared for and managed by the exhibitor 8. Must check in between 10:30 and 10:45, show starts at 11:00. Animals will be dismissed after showing. Classes: Kitten (4 months - 1 year) Cat (1 year and older) 0111 male kitten 0113 male cat 0112 female kitten 0114 female cat Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Kitten *Champion & Reserve Cat *Jr. Cat/Kitten Showman (4th, thru, 6th) *Int. Cat/Kitten Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Cat/Kitten Showman (9th and up and previous Jr. & Int. Showman winners) Pets - 107 1 Animals will be inspected by the fair veterinarian on the day of the show before they will be allowed to show. 2. Exhibitor may show two small animals total, with the exception of fish - any number of fish will be one entry. Fish cannot be judged for showmanship. 3. Check in between 10:30 and 10:45, show starts immediately after Cat/Kitten show and will be dismissed after showing. 4. Any species that has another division will not be allowed in the small animal class. (i.e.: chickens with chickens) Class: 0121 Pets - Identify species in 4honline Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Champion Pets *Jr. Pet Showman (4th thru 6th) * Int. Pet Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Pet Showman (9th and up and previous Jr & Int. Showman winners) Rabbits - 108 1. An exhibitor may show one meat pen and up to four individuals. This may include fancy rabbits. Individuals can come from the meat pen if they meet age requirements of the specific class. 2. Rabbits must have tattoo and be identified in 4honline by May 15th 3. Each exhibitor will present his or her own rabbits during judging. May have another 4-H’er assist if more than one rabbit is in the same class. 4. Buck and doe classes will be further divided at the fair based on breed as numbers warrant. 5. Cages and some fans will be furnished. Exhibitor is responsible for food, water and litter/wood chips. Exhibitor may bring their own pans, bottles and fans if desired. 6. Animals will be inspected by the fair veterinarian. 7. Animals must check in Saturday, July 13 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Classes 0131 Senior Bucks, over 6 months of age 0132 Senior Does, over 6 months of age 0133 Junior Bucks, under 6 months of age 0134 Junior Does, under 6 months of age

0135 Single Fryer, should be less than 69 days of age and weigh between 3 1/2 and 5 1/2 pounds. (May show up to 2 rabbits in this class.)

0136 Meat pen of 3, should be under 69 days of age only one (maximum weights-16 1/2 pounds, uniform in size, any color) Awards given for: *Champion & Reserve Buck *Champion & Reserve Doe *Champion & Reserve Meat Pen *Champion & Reserve single fryer *Grand Champion Rabbit *Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit *Jr. Rabbit Showman (4th thru 6th) *Int. Rabbit Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Rabbit Showman (9th and up and previous Jr & Int. showman winners)

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Poultry – 109 - Judging Day – Broilers/Fryers – Sunday, July 14 - 3:00 pm Poultry and other fowl – Monday July 15th 9am

1. Each exhibitor may show up to 2 pens of 3 and up to 4 individuals for all birds for a limit of 10 birds total per 4-H/FFA member. 2. All poultry must test negative for Pullorum- Typhoid within 90 days of fair. All poultry will be tested on designated day set by superin-

tendent. Exhibitors must furnish certification to the superintendent. 3. Chickens and fowl need to have leg bands for identification and they need to be identified in 4honline by May 15 th. Leg bands will be attached at time of pullorum –typhoid testing 4. Entries will be judged against the American Poultry Association American Standard of Perfection. 5. Individual birds cannot come from production classes. 6. Cages, some fans and pans will be furnished. Exhibitor is responsible for food, water and litter/wood chips. Exhibitors may bring their own pans and fans if desired. Cages may also be brought in with the approval of the superintendent. 7. Poultry must arrive Saturday, July 13 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and will be dismissed Wednesday, July at 1:30 p.m. Classes: Production class (Pen of 3) 0141 Broiler/Fryer (meat pen) *Show is July 14 @ 3:00 pm 0142 Egg Production pen-pullets 0143 Egg Production pen-layers Individual Chickens 0144 Individual Broiler/Fryer *Show is July 14 @ 3:00 pm 0145 Standard Chicken 0146 Bantam chicken Waterfowl Class 0151 Duck 0152 Geese Other Fowl Class 0153 Turkey 0154 Guineas 0155 Pigeons 0156 Other Awards given for: *Champion and reserve Meat Pen of 3 *Champion and reserve Egg Production Pen *Champion and reserve Chicken (individual) *Champion and reserve waterfowl *Champion and reserve other fowl *Grand Champion poultry *Reserve Grand Champion poultry *Jr. Poultry Showman (4th thru 6th) *Int. Poultry Showman (7th & 8th) *Sr. Poultry Showman (9th thru 12th and previous Jr & Int. showman winners) *Champion Individual Broiler *Reserve Champion Individual Broiler

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DOG DEPARTMENT - 110 Pawsitivity Dog Club

Superintendent – Linda Adams Entries due – June 15 - Judging Day – Tuesday, July 16– 1:00 p.m.

1. Entries are open to dogs regularly enrolled and identified in 4honline as 4-H projects by May 15, 2018 that meet the division and class

qualifications. 2. All dogs must be on leash or crated while waiting for their class to be called. 3. Any female dog in season may not be shown. 4. Dogs are to be shown by the 4-H member. 5. This is NOT AN AKC sanctioned dog show. However, AKC rules have been used as guidelines. 6. Each exhibitor may show three dogs in the Obedience Division. 7. Dogs may or may not be owned by the exhibitor, but in all cases the dog is to have been trained, cared for and managed by the exhibitor. 8. Each dog may be shown in only one obedience class. 9. Each exhibitor must show the superintendent a current Rabies, Distemper, and Kennel Cough Vaccination Certificate from the Veteri-

narian. OBEDIENCE DIVISION 1. Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and may or may not be owned by the exhibitor. But in all cases, the dog is to have been trained, cared for and managed by the exhibitor. 2. Titled dogs may be entered only in the classes above their title. A first year dog obedience member with a first year dog which earned a CD degree must show in the Graduate Novice Class. 3. Each exhibitor must attend 70% of the scheduled 4-H Obedience Classes held. 4. 3 dogs allowed in obedience division, one dog maximum per class. 5. Exhibitors must show in both showmanship and obedience, does not have to be the same dog. Classes 056 Intro 1st year for both dog and exhibitor. Dogs must not have earned any obedience titles. Heel, figure 8, sit for examination, recall (no finish) on leash. Long sit and long down , handler at the end of the leash. 057 Beginner Novice A 1st year for both exhibitor and dog. Dog must not have earned any obedience title. Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Sit for Examination on leash, Recall (No finish) off leash, Sit/stay Handler walks ring drop leash. 058 Beginner Novice B 2nd + year exhibitor/2nd year dog OR either exhibitor or dog with previous training experience, but 1st year for the other team member. Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any obedience title. Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Sit for Examination on leash, Recall (No finish) off leash, Sit/stay Handler walks ring drop leash. 059 Preferred Novice A Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel & Figure 8 on leash, Stand for Examination off leash, Heel Free off leash, Recall with finish off leash, Down/Sit Handler walks ring drop leash. 060 Preferred Novice B Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel & figure 8 on leash, Stand for examination off leash, Heel free off leash, Recall with finish off leash, Down/Sit Handler walks ring drop leash. 061 Novice A Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title. Heel & Figure 8 on leash, Stand for examination off leash, Heel Free off leash, Recall with finish off leash, Long Sit (1 min) drop leash, Long Down (3 min) drop leash. 062 Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog may not have earned third leg towards any CD title. Heel & Figure 8 on leash, Stand for examination off leash, Heel Free off leash, Recall with finish off leash, Long Sit (1 min) drop leash, Long Down (3 min) drop leash. 063 Graduate Novice A This class is for exhibitor/dog team that is just beginning dumbbell work. Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title. Heel free & Figure 8 off leash, Drop on Recall off leash, Dumbbell Recall off leash, Dumbbell Recall over High Jump off leash, Recall over broad Jump off leash, Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight drop leash. 064 Graduate Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title. Heel free & Figure 8 off leash, Drop on Recall off leash, Dumbbell Recall off leash, Dumbbell Recall over High Jump off leash, Recall over broad Jump off leash, Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight drop leash. *1st place ribbons in each class receives a plaque and a placement ribbon. 2nd, 3rd and 4th receive placement ribbons.

067A Jr Showman A—grades 4-6

067B Jr Showman B—grades 4-6

068A Intermediate Showman A—grades 7-8

068B Intermediate Showman B—grades 7-8

069A Senior Showman A—grades 9-12

069B Senior Showman B—grades 9-12

*1st place in each class receives a plaque and a placement ribbon. 2nd, 34d and 4th receive placement ribbons.

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SHOWMANSHIP & HANDLING DIVISION 1. Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and may or may not be owned by the exhibitor. But in all cases, the dog is to have been trained, cared for and managed by the exhibitor. 2. This entry must be a bonafide 4-H project but need not be shown in the Obedience Division. 3. The handler ages are “as of September 15, 2018”. 4. Judging in this division will be based on knowledge about the dog, grooming, handling and overall appearance of the dog and exhibitor. Classes: 067 Junior Dog Showman & Handling A&B (4th – 6th) 068 Int. Dog Showmen & Handling A&B (7th & 8th) 069 Senior Dog Showman & Handling A&B (9th – 12th) Awards given for: *Jr. Showman A *Jr. Showman B *Int. Showman A *Int. Showman B *Sr. Showman A *Sr. Showman B *Beginners Novice A *Beginners Novice B *Preferred Novice A *Preferred Novice B *Novice A *Novice B *Graduate Novice A *Graduate Novice B *Preferred Open *Open *Champion & Reserve Obedience *Champion & Reserve Showman

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HORSE & PONY DEPARTMENT Superintendents – Aurilla Jennings and Suzy Olsen

Entries Due - June 15 Judging Day – Sunday July 14– 8:00 a.m.

1. All 4-H and FFA members showing a horse at the Adams County Youth & 4-H Fair must attend a minimum of one qualifying horse project meeting with each horse he/she will show at the fair and demonstrate his/her ability to control the horse/horses to the project leader and superintendent at an agreed upon time by July 1. The 4-H/FFA member must also participate in and pass the safety clinic provided by the project leader to be eligible to show at the fair. Horse height measurements will be verified at this time as well. Failure to meet these requirements will result in not being able to show at the Adams County Fair. 2. It is recommended by Southern Hills Veterinary Services that all equine enrolled in this department receive a four-way vaccine. The shot would vaccinate against Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, tetanus and influenza. 3. All county fair exhibitors must have successfully completed Level I by July 1 of this year and are encouraged to complete more advanced levels. To compete in Ak-Sar-Ben Advanced Level (600s) classes, exhibitors must have successfully completed Iowa Level III. All level testing must be done in Adams County by the Adams County Horse Project leader(s). 4. Exhibitors are limited to competing with four animals in this department with three animals maximum in riding classes. A mare/foal pair will be counted as one animal only if the mare will not be shown in any other classes. 5. If a family includes more 4-H'ers than horses, more than one 4-H'er may identify a horse; however, in this situation a 4-H'er cannot identify more than one horse 6. 4-H exhibitors are to wear long sleeve, any solid color, shirts/blouses, solid blue jeans and 4-H arm bands or 4-H patches. (The arm

bands and patches can be purchased at the Adams County Extension Office.) FFA exhibitors must wear long sleeve white shirts/blouses, FFA ties and blue/black jeans. All exhibitors must wear either boots or hard-soled shoes.

7. All 4-H youth participating in any riding classes must wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness while mounted and riding, including warm up; every time-every ride. All 4-H/FFA youth participating in the horse project area MUST wear helmets. No caps, hats or scarves will be allowed to be worn under the helmet. Failure to comply will result in no premium being paid. 8. Judging procedures/specialty awards:

a. The classes in this department will be judged based on scoring procedures listed in “Rules and regulations for 4H Equine Shows in Iowa” (4-H 511-C Revised). Performance class patterns are also included in the guide. The guide can be purchased at the Extension Office. b. Walk/Trot classes are for beginner horses and/or beginner riders. The beginner rider walk/trot class is for the inexperienced rider not ready to do more than walk/trot. 4-H’ers who compete in the beginner rider walk/trot class are not eligible to compete in any other performance or game classes except trail. The beginner horse walk/trot class is for the experienced rider with an inexperienced horse. The 4-H’er who competes in the beginner horse walk/trot class is not eligible to use this beginner horse in any other performance or game classes except trail. There will be a separate high point system for these 4-H’ers.

c. High Point System Each 4-H’er must nominate which horse they want points kept on. This horse needs to be noted on June 15 entry form. Awards compiled from exhibitor’s performance classes and game classes. In case of a tie, the tie breaker will be points from the trail class.

Points Table

Note: Only exception is if not at least 5 people in class. (Example-only 3 in class, points as follows: 3 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, and 1 for 3rd) d. Sportsmanship Award

Winner determined by three categories of equal weight Peer vote Superintendent & leader vote Attendance (during June and July)

Voting to take place day of show Only scoring official will know number of points to each member

Sportsmanship Table

Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Points 5 4 3 2 1

Peer 0-25% 5 pts.

26-50% 10 pts.

51-75% 15 pts.

76-100% 20 pts.

Adult 0-25% 5 pts.

26-50% 10 pts.

51-75% 15 pts.

76-100% 20 pts.

Meetings 0-25% 5 pts.

26-50% 10 pts.

51-75% 15 pts.

76-100% 20 pts.

TOTAL

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Awards given for:

*Champion & Reserve Pony at Halter

*Champion & Reserve Horse at Halter

*Sr. Showmanship (9th thru 12th)

*Int. Showmanship (7th thru 8th)

*Jr., Showmanship (4th thru 6th)

*Sr, Int,,& Jr. Bareback Equitation

*Sr. Int, & Jr. English Horse Pleasure

*Sr, Int, & Jr. Trail

*Beginner Horse Walk/Trot

*Sr. Int,& Jr .Pony Pleasure

*Sr, Int,& Jr. Horsemanship

*Sr, Int, & Jr. Reining

Performance Classes 114 Beginner Performance Classes 0181 Beginner rider (Walk/Trot) 0182 Beginner horse (Walk/Trot) Performance Classes (Limit – 1 entry per class per member) Sr. – 9th thru 12th Int. – 7th thru 8th Jr. – 4th thru 6th 0183 Bareback Equitation – Walk/Trot - Juniors 0184 Walk/Trot & Lope – Int. & Seniors only Jr 0185, Int 0186, Sr 0187 English Pony Pleasure Jr 0188, Int 0189, Sr 0190 English Horse Pleasure Jr 0191, Int 0192, Sr 0193 English Equitation Jr 0194, Int 0195, Sr 0196 Trail 2 & 3 year-old Snaffle Bit Pleasure 0197 Jr 0198, Int 0199, Sr 0200 Pony Pleasure Jr 0201, Int 0202, Sr 0203 Horse Pleasure Jr 0204, Int 0205, Sr 0206 Horsemanship Jr 0207, Int 0208, Sr 0209 Western Riding Jr 0210, Int 0211, Sr 0212 Reining Jr 0213, Int 0214, Sr 0215 Poles Jr 0216, Int 0217, Sr 0218 Barrels Jr 0219, Int 0220, Sr 0221 Flag Race

Jr 0222, Int 0223, Sr 0224 Costume

Jr 0225, Int 0226, Sr 0227 Key Hole Race

9. No animals will be moved or handled without owner's consent. 10. Prohibited medication, drug, mechanical, or artificial appliance: No person shall administer internally or externally to a horse, either before or during an approved event, any medication, drug, or mechanical device, or artificial appliance that is of such character as could affect its performance or appearance at the event. 11. Animals may be purebred or grade and will be shown together. 12. No stallions will be shown, except 2018 foals. 13. Measurements to determine if a horse is in the pony or horse division should be taken from ground level straight up to the top of the withers. 14. Halter classes will be added to include all projects (i.e. mules, etc.) 15. January 1 birthdates will be used to determine age for Halter Classes. 16. Leased horses are not eligible to exhibit in conformation (halter) classes. 17. All animals will be shown together in Performance Classes. 18. If a performance class has fewer than three entries it may be judged simultaneously with other classes. 19. Judge's decision is final. 20. No open flames in the barns. 21. No riding allowed on north side of exhibit building. 22. Horse and riding classes may be combined if number of entries are low.

Halter Classes (Limit of two animals per class per member) Pony (under 57” mature height) - 111 0171 Yearling mare & gelding 0172 2 year old mare & gelding 0173 3 year old & older mare & gelding 0174 Mare & Foal Horse (57” & over mature height) - 112 0175 Yearling mare & gelding 0176 2 year old mare & gelding 0177 3 year old & older mare & gelding 0178 Mare & foal Mules, Donkey & Draft Horses - 113 0179 Mules & Donkey 0180 Draft Horses

Awards given for:

*Sr, Int & Jr. Barrels

*Sr, Int & Jr High Point

*Sr, Int & Jr. English Pony Pleasure

*Sr, Int & Jr. English Equitation

*Beginner Rider Walk/Trot

*Open 2 & 3 year old Snaffle Bit Pleasure

*Sr, Int & Jr. Horse Pleasure

*Sr, Int &, Jr. Western Riding

*Sr, Int & Jr. Poles

*Sr, Int & Jr. Flag Race

*Sr, Int & Jr Costume

*Sr, Int & Jr Key Hole Race

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LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST - 115 Superintendent - Steve Sonntag

Contest Day - Tuesday, July 116 – 1:30 p.m.

1. All Adams County youth are eligible to participate as individuals and as a team. Out-of-county teams will also be invited. 2. Members will judge 6 classes which will include market beef, market sheep, market swine, breeding beef, breeding sheep, and breeding

swine. Scenarios may be used. 3. Two questions classes will also be included in the contest. 4. Youth must do their own placing or they will be disqualified. No talking while contest is in progress. 5. Ribbon placing will be determined after all cards are scored. Adams County youth and out-of-county youth will be in competition for champion team and individual trophies, top 10 individual ribbons, and top 10 team ribbons. They will be given out immediately after scoring is finished. All other out-of-county teams and out-of-county individuals will be given participation ribbons. Class 0231 Livestock Judging Contest Awards given for: Top Scoring Individual Judge FFA and 4-H Top Scoring Team FFA and 4-H

Second Individual Judge FFA and 4-H Second Team FFA and 4-H

RATE OF GAIN 1. Rate of gain will be figured on all beef, swine, and sheep with exception of feeder calves, bottle/bucket calf, yearling ewes and aged

ewes. 2. This information will be given to the judge to be used at his/her discretion. 3. No premium will be given for rate of gain. 4. Ribbons for rate of gain will be as follows:

Breeding Heifers Fair wt. Days old Blue 1.75 and up Red 1.5 – 1.74 White 1.49 and under Sheep Fair wt. – beginning wt. Days since weigh-in Blue .75 and up Red .55 - .74 White .54 and under Market Swine Fair wt. – Beginning wt. Days since weigh-in Purple 2 and above Blue 1.7 – 1.9 Red 1.5 – 1.69 White 1.49 and under

Market Steers Fair wt. - Beginning wt. Days since weigh-in Blue 2.4 and up Red 1.5 – 2.39 White 1.49 and under Market Heifers Fair wt. – Beginning wt. Days since weigh-in Blue 2.2 and up Red 1.5 – 2.19 White 1.49 and under Cow/Calf Fair wt. – Birth wt. Days old Blue 2.00 and up Red 1.5 – 1.99 White 1.49 and under

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FAIR SALE Sale Day - Wednesday, July 17 – 9:00 a.m.

Superintendent – Austin Brandt Fair Sale: Individual Champions of all species will sell first: Small Animals, Meat Goats, Carcass Swine, Swine, Sheep, Beef

4-H'ers and FFA members must exhibit at the Adams County Fair to be eligible to sell animals at this sale. Youth Exhibitors must exhibit

their own livestock for sale on sale day. Exceptions must be pre-arranged in writing with the Youth & 4-H/FFA Committee for ap-

proval. Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning their own pen or stall after their animals are sold.

Once the exhibit goes through the sale ring it is no longer eligible for 4-H or FFA shows or fairs.

The fair sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. with miscellaneous items selling first. The livestock sale will follow immediately.

Grand and Reserve Champion individuals will be sold at the start of each species. All other champions and Reserve Champions will draw

for sale order. All carcass swine will be processed at Corning Meat Processing.

Swine must weigh 225 pounds on entry day to show at the Adams County Fair and to sell in the Fair Sale. There is a lightweight exemp-

tion for one pig from each exhibitor beginning in 2008. This pig can weigh a minimum of 200# on entry day and must also be sold for

kill at a local locker.

Feeder animals in other species will be sold at the end of the sale of each species. Feeder animals are defined as:

lambs - less than 90 pounds, market beef - less than 900 pounds

Members will draw sale order numbers on entry day for each species to determine their sale order. They will continue to sell in this order

in a round-robin manner until all animals of the species are sold.

Each market animal must be weighed as it enters the sale ring on sale day. This will be the sale weight. Sale amounts will be calculated

and buyers billed immediately after the sale.

A 1% commission will be assessed by the Youth & 4H/FFA Fair committee to defray sale costs.

$1.00 will be deducted from each beef check for the Beef Check-Off. Appropriate Sheep check-off amounts will be deducted as well.

Buyers assume all responsibility for animals upon purchase. All animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 1:30 p.m. sale day.

The processing fee will be deducted from each poultry check for each broiler/fryer.

HERDSMANSHIP AWARDS 1. Clubs & FFA Chapter will be judged on herdsmanship throughout the fair. Criteria for judging will include: A. Cleanliness of area B. Arrangement of exhibits C. Identification of exhibits D. Courtesy and appearance of exhibitors E. Participation in assigned clean-up tasks 2. All members are expected to clean out their stalls, pens and alleys. 3. The top club will receive $20.00 and the second place club will receive $10.00. 4. Judging will be done by Youth & 4-H Committee members or their designated volunteers beginning at 12:00 Sunday, July 14.

CLUB BOOTHMANSHIP AWARDS 1. The Theme for the 2019 Adams County Fair is “Welcome to FAIRADISE” 2. Clubs & FFA Chapter will be judged on the booth display they use for public viewing. 3. Each club will receive purple, blue or red ribbons for their efforts. Also, the top club will receive $20.00 and the second place club $10.00 from the Adams County Fair Committee for their display efforts. 4. Judging will be based on the use of the theme, arrangement of exhibits, cleanliness of the area, etc.

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4-H Building Exhibits

This department is open to youth who are participating in the Adams County 4-H Youth Development Programs conducted by Io-wa State University Extension. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Adams County 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations. Each member should take all their building projects to be judged in at the same time and stay in the room until all their projects have been judged.

General Exhibit Rules

4-H’ers who have completed 4th-12th grades are eligible to exhibit in this department at the Adams County Fair. Clover Kids in grades K

-3 may participate in Clover Kid’s Showcase. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) are eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Exception:

Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th grade members Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA divisions or vice-versa. See also “4-H Depart-

ment General Rules & Regulations”. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or competition may not be entered in any 4-H exhibit

class. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H projects or programs during the

current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or pro-gram.

Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be dis-qualified and not put on public display.

If the exhibitor chooses to display to illustrate what was learned:

* Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size

* Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, modes displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is

determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

* Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth.

Endangered and threatened animals (includes insects) or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must

include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the origi-nal source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information for 4-H’ers.)

The 4-Her’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation

comments on the exhibits and a purple, blue or red exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation tip sheets for detailed evaluation

criteria in each class. Tip sheets are located on each 4-H project page at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects-list. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond brief-

ly to the following questions about the exhibit: * What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)? * What steps did you take to learn or do this? * What were the most important things you learned? *** Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes. All judges’ decisions are final. Exhibitors must have participated in the project or program from which the exhibit is an outgrowth.

* The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done to accomplish goal(s) determined by the member or group during the current 4-H year

* The exhibit should be selected at a county event. * All entries must be made in the name of the county and certified by an Extension staff member.

SCHOOL PROJECTS - If a 4-H'er has set a goal(s) that can be accomplished by both a classroom assignment and an outgrowth of a 4-H project goal, the project is eligible for exhibit. The 4-H'er must realize that the evaluation criteria and exhibit guidelines

for the project will be different and should prepare accordingly. The exhibit should be consistent with the exhibitor's 4-H project goals. NUMBER OF EXHIBITS – There are no limits to the number of exhibits a 4-H'er can enter. Exception: see photography rule #9, page 29. All members must be enrolled in Adams County 4-H. It is highly recommended that 4-H members enroll in projects. Livestock project members must meet enrollment and identification deadline. CONFERENCE JUDGING - Each exhibitor is expected to be present to exhibit his/her exhibits and to talk with the judge about each exhibit. ISU Extension Copyright rules http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/statefair/SFDocuments/SF1UseofCopyrightVI010401.pdf

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PLACINGS AND PREMIUMS - Exhibits will earn purple, blue, or red placings according to quality. Premiums will be prorated and

paid to the individual. STATE FAIR EXHIBITS - Age for exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or

that equivalent.) in the 2018-2019 school year. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display. The exhibitor will receive written comments and an explana-tion on why the exhibit was disqualified. Counties will be notified of disqualified exhibits.

Audio or video recordings used to present information about an exhibit should be brief. Anyone planning to use recordings should notify the Adams County Extension Office by June 15 in order to have appropriate equipment available on Judging Day.

All exhibits, activities and programs must represent appropriate safety procedures in the development of the exhibit and during the eval-uation process. This includes static exhibits and activities revolving around the communications program.

GRADE DIVISIONS JUNIORS - are youth who are in 4th* thru 6th grades as of September 15, 2018. INTERMEDIATES - are youth who are in 7th or 8th grade as of September 15, 2018. SENIORS - are youth who are in 9th thru 12th grades as of September 15, 2018. Show dress attire for building exhibitors will be dark jeans and this year’s 4-H t-shirt. *4th grade – not eligible for State Fair EXHIBITS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GENERAL EXHIBIT RULES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY, EVALUATION OR DISPLAY AT THE ADAMS COUNTY FAIR. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 4th grade 4-H members will use a colored entry tag. 5th thru 12th grade 4-H members will use a white entry tag. Entry tags are required on all projects entered in the fair. Some exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit=tip-sheets to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

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ANIMALS - 116 10110 Animal Science An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required. 10120 Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES - 117 10210 Crop Productions An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use and value of field crops. 10220 Environment and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes collections. 10230 Horticulture and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H Livestock.)For Adams County Table Vegetables/garden, see page 25.

10240 Outdoor Adventures An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities. 10250 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows). 10235 Home Grounds Improvement An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of landscape plants, ornamental gar-den features, home yard improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc. 10260 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

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Beans, snap, 6 specimens Beans, yellow wax, 6 specimens Beets, 3 specimens Broccoli, l head Brussels Sprouts, 5 heads Cabbage, 1 head Carrots, 3 Cauliflower, 1 head Cucumbers, for slicing, 6-8”, 2 Cucumbers, dill, 5”, 2 Cucumber, for pickling, 5 Eggplant, 1 Herbs, 1 sprig, 4-6” long in bottle Melons, 1 Onions, dry, 3, red, white, yellow

Onions, green, bunch of 5 tied in the middle Peas, 6 pods, edible pod or garden peas Peppers, bell, 2 Peppers, hot, 5 Potatoes, 3 Potatoes, sweet, 2 Pumpkin, 1 Radishes, 1 bunch of 5 tied at base of leaves Squash, summer, 2 Squash, winter, 1 Sweet Corn, 2 ears exhibited with husks open on 1 side Tomato, standard, 3 Tomato, cherry, pear or grape, 10 Tomato, processing type, 3 specimens

COUNTY FAIR TABLE VEGETABLES (Adams County only, not eligible for State Fair.) - 118 To exhibit 4-H vegetables at the Iowa State Fair, 4-H’ers must make separate entry directly to the Iowa State Fair 4-H Horticulture Show. This entry must be made before July 1st.

Specimens should be prepared for exhibit as stated: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/preparing-vegetables-fair and publication

"Preparing Vegetables for the Fair," available from the local county Extension office, however, the number of specimen to be exhibited at

the fair are listed below. All exhibits must be labeled with the variety name (i.e. Better Boy tomato, Blue Lake green beans) as well as

exhibitor's name, address and club name.

0301 - Vegetable Container Display

The vegetable display must include five or more different vegetable crops grown in the exhibitor's home garden. For this class, herbs will count as vegetable crops. More than one variety of any particular vegetable can be displayed; however, not more than four items of the same vegetable can be displayed. For example, four tomatoes would constitute one vegetable, i.e., one large red slicing, one cherry tomato, one yellow tomato and one processing tomato. The amount of produce exhibited should fit into the container. The container display will be reduced one placing if it contains more than four vegetables of any one kind, i.e., more than four beans. The vegetables should be prepared for exhibit as instructed in 4H-462, "Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit." Any decorative basket, box, or other decorative container, not larger than one-half bushel in size, can be used. The ex-hibit will be judged 75% for the cultural perfection of the vegetables and 25% for decorative arrangement. A variety card MUST accompany the exhibit with each crop clearly labeled as to the variety.

0302 - First year exhibitor’s class Plate of mixed vegetables. Plate is to consist of one tomato, one onion, one pepper, and two other vegetables of the exhibitor’s choice. A variety card will be provided and MUST accompany the exhibit with each crop clearly labeled as to the variety.

Jumbo Vegetables Class 0303 Cabbage (maximum of 3 wrapper leaves), 1 specimen 0304 Potato, 1 specimen 0305 Pumpkin (woody stem), 1 specimen 0306 Squash, zucchini, 1 specimen 0307 Squash, any other variety with fleshy stem, 1 specimen 0308 Tomato, 1 specimen 0309 Watermelon, 1 specimen

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CREATIVE ARTS - 119 10310 Music An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history. 10320 Photography An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, which shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video. Photography Special Rules: 1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer ma-nipulation programs. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year. 2. Photographs should be a minimum of 4”x 6”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs should not exceed 11”x14”. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length. 3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. Photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. will only be accepted as part of an educational display that shows learning about photography printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc. 4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted (no board showing) on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders (window mat or flat mount directly on board). Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting done professional-ly. 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged. 5. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering. 6. A series is a group of photographs or slides (3 to 5) that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Slides should be numbered. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should not exceed 6” x 8”. 7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes. 8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed. 9. Photos are limited to a total of 8 entries per exhibitor. (A series counts as one entry). 10. Photo label required on all photos. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit label to provide required infor-mation for photo exhibits. 11. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa.

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ADAMS COUNTY FAIR SPECIAL 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS The theme for 2019 is “ ”

Awards to be given: 1. Photography Idea/Educational display 2. Best New Shutterbug – for beginning photographers (first year). 3. Best of Show – photograph or photography series 4. Best Junior Theme Photo 5. Best Intermediate/Senior Theme Photo

10325 Digital Photography Exhibit-A photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not printed. Photos in this class will be submit-ted, viewed, evaluated and displayed electronically. Submit photos on a flashdrive. Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules: 1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. 2. Photographs will not be printed. Photos need to be on a flashdrive to be viewed at judging. 3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of photographs (3 to 5) that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Series photo entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same time. 4. Photos entered should be submitted in the highest resolution possible. A finished file size of 1 MB – 3 MB is recommended. 5. Photos should be submitted on a flashdrive for ease of viewing. 6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. 7. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed. 8. At County Fair, photo exhibit labels are to be brought with the member, not submitted electronically. Iowa State Fair 4-H Photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for photo exhibits. The Photo Exhibit Label may be submitted electronically with the photo entry. 9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evaluation criteria used for printed photographs. 10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa. 10340 Alternative/Creative Photography-A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with an alternative photo-graphic process, or a photograph that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple overlapped photographs. Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules: 1.Photograph/Image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than 10”x10” in height and width. No matting and no framing is allowed, put your creativity into the photography! 2.Photograph/Image can be created from film negative, digital negative or digitally manipulated in computer. 3.Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas or other flat material. 4.Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for photo exhibits. Include information about the processes used. 5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting, photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display - An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any pre-vious photography class. This class includes photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. as part of an educational display showing learn-ing about printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc. 10350 Visual Arts An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic. Visual Arts Special Rules: 1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design. 2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source of inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included. 3. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist. 4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual-art

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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES - 120

10410 Child Development An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child development. 10420 Clothing and Fashion – Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories- A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, cro-cheted, or other process) that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans.

10422 Clothing and Fashion – Purchased Garments & Accessories – Purchased garments or accessories that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans.

10424 Clothing and Fashion – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits – Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including but not limited to design illustrations, exploration of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc.

Clothing and Fashion Special Rule: Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit 10430 Consumer Management An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibili-ties. 10440 Food & Nutrition – Prepared and Preserved Product - An exhibit of a prepared or preserved food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products.

10445 Food & Nutrition – Educational Display - An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cook-ing, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food preservation.

See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” for additional information

regarding prepared and preserved food products.

Food & Nutrition Special Rules 1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption. 3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers. 4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 5. Meat jerky products are prohibited. 6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe. 7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2017 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. 8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display. 9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a resealable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. 10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

11. In addition to general rules, 4-Hers entering Food & Nutrition exhibits must follow these special rules: 2 copies of the recipe (ingredients, preparation instructions, time, temperature) MUST be included for any prepared food exhibit. Source of recipe must be credited.

12. Recommended amount of baked goods to show: 7 cookies, bars, rolls or other individual pieces. (Use judgment about large pieces.) A complete pie, cake, loaf of bread, etc. 13. Baked goods will be sold at a bake sale after being judged. 10450 Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choic-es. 10460 Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space, including extended personal living areas im-mediately adjacent to the home. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items 10470 Sewing and Needle Arts – Constructed item (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, or other items. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans. 10472 Sewing and Needle Arts – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits – Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing

and needle arts including but not limited to construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative pro-

cesses, careers.

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Sewing and Needle Arts Special Rule: Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit. 10480 Other Family and Consumer Science An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - 121 10510 Citizenship and Civic Engagement An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world. 10520 Communication An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms. 10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes:

4-H is…(open to 4-H’ers interpretation) Join 4-H 4-H Grows…(4-H.org national marketing theme) “Your Passport to Adventure” (2018 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme) “Nothing Compares to 4H Moments” (Iowa State Fair theme)

See special rules for 4-H Poster Communications in the Communications Department section of the fair book, page 34. Note: Special size requirements for this exhibit class. 10540 Digital Storytelling Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video. 10550 Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way. 10560 Self-Determined An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class. SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY - 122 10610 Mechanics - Any exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills.

10612 Automotive – Repaired or restored vehicle (Note: vehicles will be on display at the Iowa State Fair one day only, Thursday August 9.)

10614 Electric – Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning about electric wiring, appliances, light-ing, electrical energy sources, safety, etc.

10615 Small Engine – Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc 10616 Tractor – Repaired or restored tractor (Note: A conference judging opportunity for exhibitors in class 10616 will be offered during exhibit check-in at State Fair. Tractors will be displayed outside throughout the Iowa State Fair. Release time Sunday, August 19, after 7:00 p.m.)

10618 Welding – Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding.

10620 Woodworking-Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and ma-chines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items. 10630 Science, Engineering & Technology Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aero-space, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology. Science, Engineering & Technology Special Rule: Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology classes may not enter in similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes and vice-versa.

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Clove Kids Showcase - 123 Grades K-2

These classes are intended to stimulate involvement by younger 4-H’ers at county fair. Each exhibitor may enter no more than 6 items in the Clover Kids Showcase. 3. Members are encouraged to select their entries from more than one class to provide a variety of experiences. 4. Clover Kids can use descriptions of other classes in Animals (non-livestock exhibits), Family & Consumer Sciences, Science, Engi-

neering & Technology, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Creative Arts as ideas for their entries. 5. All pieces of each exhibit are to be labeled in an inconspicuous place with the exhibitor’s name, club, and class. Attach an official

Clover Kids 4-H entry tag to the exhibit where it can be easily seen. 6. Food exhibits must be of types which have keeping qualities for at least three days of fair and ones which do not require refrigeration.

It is suggested that food be brought on a disposable plate or firm cardboard in a plastic bag closed with twist ties or rubber bands. Baked items will be sold at the bake sale.

7. Special participation ribbons will be given in Clover Kids Showcase. There will be no premium money. 8. All exhibits will need to be left on display until Wednesday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m.

CLASSES: 0195CK – CREATIVE ARTS

Any item in the Creative Arts or Photography departments. 0196CK –FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Any item related to Child Development, Clothing & Fashion, Consumer Management, Food & Nutrition, Health, Home Improvement, Sewing and Needle Arts

0197CK –FASHION REVUE 0198CK –CLOTHING SELECTION 0199CK -$15 CHALLENGE 0200CK-SHARE THE FUN 0201CK–AG & NATURAL RESOURCES, ANIMALS (NON-LIVESTOCK), SCIENCE, ENG & TECH

Any item related to Crop Production, Environment and Sustainability, Horticulture, Outdoor Adventures, Safety and Education in Shooting Sports, Digital Storytelling, Mechanics, Woodworking, Science, and Engineering & Technology.

0202CK –SMALL ANIMALS May include cats & kittens, dogs, rabbits, poultry, fish, hamsters, gerbils, etc.

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COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Superintendent - Karen Saltzman

Entries Due - June 15 Judging Day - July 14th 2:30 - 5:00 pm This department is open to youth who are participating in the 4-H Youth Development programs conducted by Iowa State University Exten-sion. All participants are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair Communication Event program rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations and specific program event rules and regulations. The Communications Event program provides opportunities for 4-H youth to develop their personal communication skills by sharing talents, knowledge or information with others. The events provide a series of developmental experiences for different age levels. The ability to communicate will be the major criteria for evaluation in this depart-ment. General Communication Event Program Rules and Regulations: 1. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2019 are eligible to participate at the Iowa State Fair.

4th graders are eligible to participate at county fair but not at State Fair in all communications areas. Exception: Share the Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking-see event rules for age guidelines. 2. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades will be entered in the class of the member in the highest grade level (i.e. a team with a 5 th grader and an 8th grader must be entered in the intermediate/senior class). 3. Topics selected by the 4-H’er(s) should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience(s). Topics should be appropriate for presentation to a general audience. 4. 4-H’ers must use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits involving food must follow established food safety guidelines.

5. All participants are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.

6. The Judging for Education Presentations, Radio Broadcasting and Extemporaneous Speaking will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Corning Presbyterian Church. Working Exhibits will be judged during the fair on Sunday, July 8 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. Share-The-Fun acts will be judged on Sunday, July 8 at 1:30 p.m. Poster Art will be judged on Saturday, July 7.

7. 4-H'ers are NOT required to be enrolled in a Communications project/program to participate in the Communications Department at the fair.

8. Special Don Mach communications award chosen from top participant by judges from one of the following, Educational Presen-tations, Extemporaneous Speaking, Radio Broadcasting.

9. Classes marked with asterisk (*) are eligible for State Fair Consideration. Junior 4-H'ers must have completed the 5th grade to advance to State Fair.

State Fair Communications dates are: Thursday, August 9th, Friday August 10, Tuesday August 14 and Wednesday August 15.. Extem-poraneous Speaking is Tuesday August 14, Thursday August 16 and Sunday August 19, AM only EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS - 124 Purpose Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a process to an audience in order to gain a desired response. Educational Presentation Rules 1. Time Limit: Junior presentations must not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior presentations must not exceed 20 minutes 2. It is encouraged that presentations presented at the County Fair be presented at a local achievement show, Club tour, or club function prior to the County Fair. 3. The evaluation of presentations will be on Monday, July 2 2018, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Corning Presbyterian Church. A schedule of these presentations will be made and mailed to entrants following the June 15 entry deadline. 4. Adams County may select up to six presentations to advance to the Iowa State Fair. 4-H’ers may participate in only 1 Ed Presentation per year at the Iowa State Fair. 5. Ribbon placing will be awarded. 4-H’ers advancing to State Fair will also receive a plaque.

Classes Class 11100 - Educational Presentations (4th grade) *Class 11110– Educational Presentations (Junior) must have completed 5th or 6th grade in 2018. *Class 11120– Educational Presentations (Intermediate/Senior) must have completed 7th-12th grade in 2018. * eligible for State Fair

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WORKING EXHIBITS - 125 Purpose Working exhibits provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way. The best subjects involve action by the youth or involve the audience in some doing, feeling, tasting, smelling or judging. Youth's subject should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience. It is important that the subject used in the working exhibit be of interest to Coun-ty Fair audiences. Working Exhibit Rules 1. Time limit: Junior Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 25 minute period. Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibits will be sched-

uled for a 45 minute period. 2. Working exhibits will be judged at the 2018 Adams County Fair on Sunday, July 14 from 2:30-5:00 p.m., according to a schedule sent

to the exhibitors following June 15 entry deadline. 3. Adams County may select four working exhibits to advance to the State Fair. 4-H’ers may participate in only 1 Working Exhibit per

year at the Iowa State Fair. 4. Ribbon placing will be awarded. 4-H'ers advancing to State Fair will receive a plaque.

Classes Class 11200 – Working Exhibit (4th grade). *Class 11210 – Working Exhibit (Junior) must have completed 5th or 6th grade in 2018. *Class 11220 – Working Exhibit (Intermediate/Senior) must have completed 7th-12th grade in 2018. * eligible for State Fair RADIO BROADCASTING - 126 1. This will be a subdivision of the educational presentations division in the communications department. The purpose of this subdivision is to open up the communications competition to 4-H'ers who might not otherwise participate in the public speaking portion of this 4-H competition. 2. There will be 2 classes in radio broadcasting. In both classes the 4-H'er will prepare an educational radio broadcast using materials from any 4-H project area. Class 11130 Jr. Radio Broadcasting (4th - 6th) Each Junior entrant will be required to submit a 1 to 2 minute pre-recorded tape of his/her voice using materials the 4-H'er has prepared. This tape should be ready for use as a radio broadcast. The contestants will be judged from the tape on both tape quality and content. Class 11140 Sr. Radio Broadcasting (7th and up) Each Senior entrant will be required to give a 3 to 3 ½ minute radio broadcast from an enclosed radio broadcast booth. This will be a live presentation and the judges will rate the entry on content, effectiveness of presentation, voice quality, vocal rate, emphasis, pronunciation, vitality of the presentation, and audience appeal. All materials must be original material. The 4-H’er must then be available to answer questions on preparation of the broadcast and the subject materials included. Purple, blue, and red ribbons awards will be given in this division. There is no advancement to State Fair competition.

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SHARE THE FUN - 127 Purpose Share the Fun presentations will:

a) Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their skills and talents before an audience, purely for the sake of enjoyment. b) Provide activities which will tend to “draw” people to the 4-H Exhibit Building. c) Provide a program that will help broaden the image of 4-H, keeping current members enrolled and inviting new ones to “take a

look”. d) Encourage and help leaders put “fun” into the Youth & 4-H Program. e) Provide 4-H’ers an opportunity to share the fun and fellowship of members from other clubs.

Share-The-Fun rules 1. Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2019 are eligible to compete at State Fair. 4th graders are eligible to participate at county fair only. Exception: If the Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the follow-

ing criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered in the Share-The-Fun Program at the Iowa State Fair: At Least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2019.

2. Share-the-fun performances must not exceed 8 minutes in length. 3. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance and other entertainment will be acceptable. All performances must be appropriate for

presentation to a general audience. 4. All performers must turn in a completed 4-H Share-The-Fun Report form at event check-in to confirm stage setup, cue music, etc. 5. Participation ribbons given to all participants. 6. Adams County may have three entries at State Fair. These will be selected from among the entries presented at the judging on Sunday, July 14. 4-H’ers may participate in 1 Share-the-fun performance per year at the Iowa State Fair. A schedule of those presentations

will be made and mailed to entrants following the June 15 entry deadline. Acts proceeding to State Fair must be the act that was origi-nally performed at the county level.

7. State Fair Performance Date will be Thursday August 9, Friday August 10, Tuesday August 14 and Wednesday August 15. 8. Certificate of participation will be given to all entrants. 9. You must perform the same act at State Fair that you perform at the Adams County Fair. Classes 11290 - Share the Fun (4th grade) *11300 - Share the Fun (5th grade & up) *eligible for State Fair 4-H POSTER COMMUNICATIONS (Judging will be Saturday, July 13) - 128 Purpose Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate with and tell a story or idea visually about 4-H to the general public using the non-verbal form of communication on a poster. 4-H Poster Communication Rules Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board—size minimum of 14”x 20” or maximum of

15” x 22”. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core

board. Each poster must have a completed 2019 Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme

logo. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster. The themes for” Communicating Through 4-H Posters” are:

4-H is... (open to 4-H’ers interpretation) Join 4-H 4-H Grows… (4-H.org national marketing theme) “A Universe of Possibilities” ( 2019 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

e. “Nothing Compares to your state fair favorites” (2019 variation of Iowa State Fair theme) 8. Ribbon placing will be awarded. 4-H'ers advancing to State Fair will receive a plaque. 9. Adams County may select two posters to be exhibited at the State Fair.

Classes 10520 - 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit (4th grade) *10530 - 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit (5th grade & up) * eligible for State Fair

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EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CONTEST - 129 This program is designed to encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts, prepare a speech and respond to questions when given a limited amount of preparation time. Extemporaneous Speaking Rules 1. Participants must be senior 4-H’ers – completed 9th through 12 grade (or that equivalent) in 2019 to participate at the Iowa State Fair. 2. Each county may enter a maximum of two entries at State Fair. 3. Program format: a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on. The selected topic

will not be available to the other participants in the speaker’s assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two topics drawn, but not chosen, will be returned to the available topics for the other participants.

b. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one additional participant per speaking site admitted each 15 minutes as the program progresses. A participant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant receive help from a parent, leader, other adult or any other youth. A program official will assist participants with the time requirements.

c. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following basis: *Participant may bring his/her own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation. *Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines (cannot be notes, outlines or speeches prepared by the partici-

pant or by another person for use in this program.). *Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will consist of historical material related to

the 4-H program. d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers own effort using approved reference material that a participant may bring to the prepara-

tion room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain 3”x 5” note cards will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the 3”x 5” note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.

e. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used. f. Each speech shall be not less than four but no more than six minutes with five minutes additional time allowed for related questions,

which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown time cards in an ascending order (1,2,3,4,5) by the timekeeper. “Stop” will be said at six (6) minutes.

g. The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name and the county he/she represents. The participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only.

h. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters or audiovisuals of any sort. A podium will not be available. 4. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria: a. Content related to topic b. Knowledge of the subject c. Organization of material d. Power of expression e. Voice f. Stage Presence g. General Effect h. Response to questions 5. A judge's critique/conference with each participant will be included as a part of the program. Classes 11390 - Extemporaneous Speaking (4th grade - 8th grade) *11400 - Extemporaneous Speaking (9thgrade – 12th grade) *eligible for State Fair

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4-H FASHION REVUE - 130 Superintendent- Jo Preston

Entries Due-June 15 Judging-June 26 – 4:00 p.m.

at the Corning Presbyterian Church Fashion Show-July 14– 5:30 p.m.

To qualify for participation in the State Fair Clothing Event (Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge) all participants (male or female) must have been a participant in a 4-H clothing project or educational experience in the current 4-H program year. General Overview: 1.Each youth may only participate in the 4H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, participants may be selected to participate multiple years for any given class, even if they participated in that class in previous years. 2. Each county may send the following number of participants to represent their county, selected from each of the county events: a) Four Fasion Revue participants with no more that two participants from any one category (female, male, minority) b) Three $15 Challenge participants (one female, one male, one minority) c) Three Clothing Selection participants (one female, one male, one minority) 3. Participants must be in the 4H senior designated level (grades 9-12)

4. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the State 4H Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as another 4H Iowa State Fair exhibit 5. Participants must bring the garment or outfit they purchased or created, and accessories, to the State 4H Awardrobe Clothing Event. 6. All participants must participate in all Awardrobe Clothing Event activities on the date scheduled for their conty unless the 4H mem-ber is involved in another Iowa State Fair 4H activity at the same time with non-flexible schedule, with pre-approval.

Fashion Revue : The purpose of this category is to encourage the sewing of a personal garment or outfit. Garments do not havet o be per-fect to advance. All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in the county event must:

Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, quality of construction, stage presentation, and required care. Youth participants will model a garment or outfit they constructed, hand knitted, machine knitted, or crocheted during the current 4H

year. A garment or outfit consists of one to three pieces such as, but not limited to, party clothes, tailored suits, vests, slacks, shirt, skirt,

active sports wear and/or coats. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or se-

lected. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected. Appropriateness of an outfit or garment will be considered in terms of fit. E. Submit Fashion Revue entry forms to the Extension Office by June 15, 2019. F. Meet with judges for evaluation on Thursday, June 28, 2018.

All participants are asked to participate in both the judging and the evening program. It is not required that you participate in the even-ing program to receive premium money. However if you choose to participate in the evening program you will be awarded an addi-tional 3 points.

Entries are limited to one per member in this division. Classes 197CK Fashion Revue (3rd grade) 11500 Junior Fashion Revue (4th – 6th) 11510 Intermediate Fashion Revue (7th & 8th) *11520 Senior Fashion Revue (9th – 12th) 11530 Fashion Review Style Show (All ages and grades are as of September 15, 2018) *eligible for State Fair Clothing Selection - 131 The purpose of this category is to select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4H member’s goal or intended use for the selected

outfit. 1. All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in the county event must:

Have participated in a 4-H & Youth Program. 4-H'ers do not have to be enrolled in the clothing project. Model the outfit the entrant has selected during the current year. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, quality and construction features, stage presentation, required care, and

cost comparison. There is no consideration in the judging on the amount spent, only in the process of recordkeeping and reflection on the cost of the

individual items as a part of the process. Outfits may be purchased at a department store, boutique, online store, sidewalk sales, retail shops or mall stores.Outfits may also be

purchased at garage sales or other second hand venues with a total price of over $15. Outfits may be gifts, hand-me-downs, rela-tive or friend’s modern or vintage clothing, or existing personal clothing, as long as the 4H member actually selected the item as a specific outfit for the stated purpose.

Home sewn clothing that was not sewn specifically for the participant are acceptable, such as those purchased from a used clothing store.

G. Submit Clothing Selection entry forms to the Extension Office by June 15, 2019. H. Must meet with the judges for evaluation on Wednesday June 26th, 2019.

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All participants are asked to participate in both the judging and the evening program. It is not required you participate in the evening program to receive premium money. However if you choose to participate in the evening program you will be awarded an additional 3 points. Entries are limited to one per member in this division.

3. Three Clothing Selection participants (one female, one male, one minority) will be eligible to represent each county. Participants must be in the 4-H senior designated level (grades 9-12) by September 15, 2018 and will be selected to represent the county at the State Fair. Entries selected for State Fair may not also be selected for an Adams County State Fair exhibit in other classes.

4. Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from any source including consignment shops, used clothing stores, etc. Clothing items which are home sewn are not eligible unless the completed garment was purchased from a used clothing source. Clothing items which are custom sewn specifically for the participant are not eligible.

The $15 Challenge - 132 This Category is designed to expand the 4H’er’s shopping experience to shopping venues emphasizing, recycling, reducing and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, Goodwill, Salvation Army or similar place. Three $15 Challenge partici-pants (one male, one female, one minority)will be eligible to represent the county at State Fair. Participants must be in the 4H senior designated level (grades 9-12) All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in the state event should: 1.Online venues are allowed, must be second hand in nature. Shipping and handling is not included in the total calculations.

2.Traditional shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low regular or sale price. Hand me down clothing and gifts do not qualify, but may be entered in clothing selection.

Classes: 199CK $15 Challenge (3rd grade) 11700 Junior $15 Challenge (4th-6th grade) 11710 Intermediate $15 Challenge (7th-8th grade) 11720 Senior $15 Challenge (9th-12th grade) 11730 $15 Challenge Style Show

Classes: 198CK Clothing Selection (3rd grade) *11620 Senior Clothing Selection (9th - 12th) 11600 Junior Clothing Selection (4th - 6th) 11630 Clothing Selection Style Show 11610 Intermediate Clothing Selection (7th & 8th) (All ages and grades are as of September 15, 2018)* *Eligible for State Fair

Photography - 433 Judge – 4-H Judges

1. No limit on the number of entries allowed. 2. Photographs may be either black and white or color. 3. Photographs should be a minimum of 4”x 6”. Maximum size is 11” x 14”( expeption: panoramic photos must not excedd 24” in

length. Size including matting. 4. Prints may be cropped to improve the composition. 5. Photographs should be either mounted on mounting board or cardboard or they may be matted. There should be no hooks or wires attached. 6. Photographs must be printed on photographic paper. 7. Photographer's name and address must be attached to the back of each photo exhibit entry. 8. Best of show will be awarded to the photography display determined best from the 2 classes. 9. The exhibitors in either category may be awarded purple, blue or red ribbons, so exhibitors will be judged on quality of own work or merits, (no money awarded). 10. If the item does not meet the judge’s standards a participation ribbon may be given. 237OC SINGLE PHOTOGRAPH 238OC PHOTO SERIES Series that is related or tells a story, 3 to 5 pictures mounted or matted on the same board.

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PROCEDURE FOR PRORATING PREMIUMS * Talk to Chuck Each year the Fair Committee will allocate a dollar amount for project premiums. Club awards for herdsmanship and boothmanship will be paid first, along with showmanship premiums. The remaining monies will be pro-rated using the following unit system: TYPE OF EXHIBIT UNIT VALUE Purple Blue Red Dairy, Beef Heifer, Cow-Calf and Feeder Calf, Bottle/Bucket Calf 8 6 4 Market Beef 8 6 4 Beef Carcass 8 6 4 Advance Cattle Feeder Pen 10 8 6 Horse & Pony at Halter & Under Saddle 4 3 2 Pen of 3 Swine 6 4 3 Pen of 3 Sheep 6 4 3 Individual Market Hog, Market Lamb, Breeding Ewe, Goat, Dog, Cats and Pet, Breeding Gilt, Carcass pig 4 3 2 Pen of Rabbits, Poultry, Individual Rabbit 4 3 2 Animals, Science, Engineering & Technology Ag & Natural Resources, Personal Development, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Creative Arts 4 3 2 Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection & $15 Challenge 4 3 2 Evening Fashion Show (Every one participating in the fashion show will receive an additional 3 points per division) 3 3 3 Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, and Radio Broadcasting 12 9 6 4-H Poster Art 4 3 2 Share the Fun (all entries will receive 4 unit points)

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Open Class Fair Book

2019

OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT-GENERAL RULES– 431

Superintendent– Hannah Ogburn

Entries Due– Saturday, July 13th. 8:00 a.m.-10:00a.m.

Judging –Saturday, July 13th

1. Open to all interested exhibitors. (No age restrictions)

2. Entries must be the work or produce of the exhibitor.

3. Entries must be brought to the 4-H exhibit building between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13.

4. No entry fee will be required.

5. Entries will be judged in each category on Saturday, July 13, but must remain on exhibit until Wednesday, July 17, at 1:30 pm, unless arrangements are made with the superintendent.

6. Exhibits in each category will be awarded purple, blue, and red ribbons (no money given). This is so the exhibitors will be judged on quality of own merit.

7. Exhibits should include an entry tag with the exhibitor’s name, class number, and any other pertinent infor-mation about the exhibit.

8. If there are exhibits that do not meet judges standards, participation ribbons will be given at that time.

9. The room will be closed to all spectators during judging.

CARE FACILITY DIVISION - 432 Coordinator – Hanna Ogburn

1. Open to any resident of Corning Nursing and Rehab Center, Country Haven, Midwest Opportunities

(Corning homes) and Villisca Good Samaritan Center. A representative is needed from each home at the time of judging. 2. Any number of entries from any resident. 3. Any item that is primarily the work of the resident is acceptable (crafts, foods, art work, photography, gar-

dening, etc.). The item must have been completed since July 13, 2019. 4. All items must be tagged with resident’s name, name of care facility and name of item. 5. Items will be delivered to the Fair Exhibit building between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019

and will remain on display until Wednesday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m. Judging will be at approximately 9:00 a.m. on July 13 at the

Exhibit building. The room will be closed to all spectators during judging. 6. All entries will receive a purple, blue or red open class ribbon. The facility with the most entries will re-

ceive a $25 donation from the Youth & 4-H Fair Committee to that facility’s activity fund.

Judging order will be as follows:

Care Facility Open Class

Ag & Natural Resources, Science & Engineering & Horticulture

* Green Hills Produce & Craft Association will award $5 in Chamber Bucks to best of class in each of the following classes: Vegetables

232OC-A, Vegetables 232OC-B, Fruits 233OC-A, and Baking 235OC 230OC OPEN CLASS FLOWER ARRANGING

Any kind of floral arrangement made by the exhibitor. Must have grown some of the flowers used in the arrangement. 231OC OPEN CLASS FLORICULTURE

Individual flower specimens shall be exhibited in container of choice. Container will not be judged. Only single blooms or sin-gle stalks will be accepted.

OPEN CLASS – VEGETABLES *232OC-A One to five of the same vegetables prepared and displayed as recommended in publication 4H-462, “Harvesting and Prepar-

ing Vegetables for Exhibit”. Must include name and variety of each vegetable. *232OC-B Five or more different vegetables prepared and displayed as recommended in publication 4H-462, “Harvesting and Preparing

Vegetables for Exhibit.” May be displayed in container (basket, tray, etc.) of exhibitor’s choice. Must include name and variety of vegetable.

232OC-C Largest vegetable contest. Largest of any variety of vegetable. Each vegetable will be judged compared to the variety.

(tomato to tomato, pumpkin to pumpkin) 232OC D Most unusual vegetable contest. OPEN CLASS – FRUITS *233OC-A One to five of the same fruits grown and displayed by the exhibitor. Include a card giving name and variety of fruit. 233OC-B Five or more different fruits grown and displayed by the exhibitor. Include a card giving name and variety of each fruit.

May be displayed in container of exhibitor’s choice. 234OC OPEN CLASS – WOODWORKING

One article constructed for use inside or outside the home. Include a 3 x 5 card with description, cost, and other pertinent infor-mation.

Family & Consumer Science Judges – 4-H Exhibit judges

*235OC OPEN CLASS - BAKING

A. Yeast Breads - One loaf of yeast bread or nine yeast rolls. Must include recipe on 3" x 5 " card. B. Quick Breads - Must include recipe on 3” x 5” card. (1 loaf quick bread or 9 individual muffins, biscuits, etc.) C. Bread Machine Bread - Must include recipe on 3" x 5" card. (1 loaf) D. Recommended amount of baked goods to show: 9 cookies, bars, rolls or other individual pieces. A complete pie, cake, etc.

All entries must be on paper plates or sturdy cardboard covered in white paper. They must be wrapped in see-through plastic or Ziploc bags. There will be a Junior Division for participants under 16 years of age and the entry is not enrolled as a 4-H project. 236OC-AA OPEN CLASS - VISUAL ARTS ADULT 236OC-AJ OPEN CLASS – VISUAL ARTS JUNIOR

Exhibits using one or more of the following media to create a finished item: paper, fiber, clay, leather textiles, wood, glass, plastic, metal, chalk, carbon and pigment, or nature materials.

236OC-BA OPEN CLASS- NEEDLEWORK ADULT 236OC-BJ OPEN CLASS- NEEDLEWORK JUNIOR

Machine & hand Knit, Crochet, Machine & Hand Quilting, Needle/shuttle Tatting, Embroidery, Counted Cross Stitch (material/plastic), Candlewick, Needlepoint, Weaving, Smocking, Black-Work, Hardangar, and duplicate stitch or similar items.

236OC-CA OPEN CLASS- FINEARTS ADULTS 236OC-CJ OPEN CLASS- FINEARTS JUNIOR Water Color, Oil Painting, Pencil or Pen Drawing, Charcoal/Chalk, mix mediums, China.

Photography - 433 Judge – 4-H Judges

1. No limit on the number of entries allowed. 2. Photographs may be either black and white or color. 3. Photographs should be a minimum of 4”x 6”. Maximum size is 11” x 14”( expeption: panoramic photos must not excedd 24” in

length. Size including matting. 4. Prints may be cropped to improve the composition. 5. Photographs should be either mounted on mounting board or cardboard or they may be matted. There should be no hooks or wires attached. 6. Photographs must be printed on photographic paper. 7. Photographer's name and address must be attached to the back of each photo exhibit entry. 8. Best of show will be awarded to the photography display determined best from the 2 classes. 9. The exhibitors in either category may be awarded purple, blue or red ribbons, so exhibitors will be judged on quality of own work or merits, (no money awarded). 10. If the item does not meet the judge’s standards a participation ribbon may be given. 237OC SINGLE PHOTOGRAPH 238OC PHOTO SERIES Series that is related or tells a story, 3 to 5 pictures mounted or matted on the same board.

OPEN CLASS – QUILT BLOCK CONTEST

Coordinator – Quilt of Valor Committee Entries Due July 12 Judging – July 13

1. All quilt blocks must measure 12 ½ “ x 12 ½ “ and should not be set on point. 2. Blocks must measure 12 ½” x 12 ½” without stretchingthe completed block. Blocks not measuring 12 ½”x 12 ½ “ will be disqualified (no ribbon). 3. All blocks need to be signed by the quilter on the top Side of the block, one inch from edge, so it will be seen when finished (not back side of block). 4. May use your choice of pattern. (NO EMBROIYDERY WORK ACCEPTED!) 5. Blocks must incorporate each fabric included in the kit. 6. Interested individuals pick up kit at Adams County Extension Office for $5. 7. Finished quilt blocks must be returned to the Adams

County Extension office by the Friday July 12, before Fair. You will receive a raffle ticket for each block handed in. These blocks will become a Quilt of Valor to be handed out the following year. It is important to return these blocks so it can be given to a solider. All blocks entered become property of the Adams County Fair. The blocks will be judged and ribbons awarded, (you may take your ribbon(s) if you want them). Following the fair, the blocks will be placed into a Quilt of Valor Quilt.

No raffle tickets will be handed out. We hope that you enjoy this project that has become an annual event. We remind you that in order to have a yearly quilt to hand to a Veteran Soldier at the Adams County Fair we must get these blocks returned! This is a great way to honor our VETERANS and be a part of awarding this treasure. Hint – cut the large pieces first to be sure you have enough of That color/piece.

FUN DOG SHOW - 436

Coordinator – Linda Adams

Judging - July 13 – 12:00 p.m.

1. Open to exhibitors of all ages.

2. Any breed or mixed breed dog, 6 months old or older with current rabies vaccination is eligible.

3. Contestants need to show proof of vaccinations and sign up for classes at ring side 30 minutes or before prior to show which starts at

12:00 p.m.

4. The Judge's dog may not be entered in the show.

Fun Classes:

Largest

Smallest

Costume

Cutest

Best Trick

Obstacle Course

1st place in each fun class receives a plaque and placement ribbon. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places receive a placement ribbon. The balance will re-

ceive a participation ribbon. There are no A & B classes and no showmanship in this Fun (Open) Show.

Obedience Classes:

Intro

Beginner Novice

Novice

Grad Novice

OPEN CLASS PET SHOW - 437 Coordinator – Jade Wilbourne

Judging - July 9 – 4:00 p.m. 1. Open to exhibitors of all ages. 2 Any animal described as a pet; may include but not limited to: cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbil, fish, birds, snakes, turtles, etc. No dogs.

They must be entered in the Open Class Dog Show. 3. Contestants may sign up 30 minutes prior to the show which starts at 4:00 p.m. in the covered pavilion north of 4-H bldg. 4. Awards given for: Cutest Smallest Largest Most unusual Best Pet Story “Dr. Doolittle” Pet Knowledge Best Costume 5. Costumes optional. This event’s main purpose is to HAVE FUN!

BOTTLE - BUCKET BUCKAROOS - 138 Coordinators-Doug Birt &Adams County Cattlemen

Judging - July 16– 5:00 p.m. 1. Open to youth ages 3 through 3rd grade. 2. Find a sponsor willing to help with finances...provide a calf. 3. The calf must be born between March 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019. 4. The calf can be a steer or heifer, purebred or crossbred. 5. There will be 2 classes for calves – costumed and non-costumed.

ALL AGE PEDAL PULL - 139

Coordinators – Adams County Youth 4H/FFA Fair Association July 15 – 5:00 p.m.

1. The pedal pull will be held Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Adams County Fairgrounds with competition beginning at 3:00 p.m. 2. Each youth entrant must have written consent form from parent(s) or guardian. These may be completed in advance and are available at the Adams County Extension Office and Adams Community Chamber. 3. Each entrant must pull in their own age class. Pushing or help from any source will not be allowed. 4. There is NO entry fee, only written consent forms required. 5. Judges decision will be final; there will be no re-pulls. 6. Each entry must use tractor furnished at site. 7. Divisions include: a. Girls 4-6 years g. Girls 13-15 years b. Boys 4-6 years h. Boys 13-15 years c. Girls 7-9 years i. Women 16-50 years d. Boys 7-9 years j. Men 16-50 years e. Girls 10-12 years k. Women 51-up years f. Boys 10-12 years l. Men 51-up years A trophy will be awarded for the top winner in each division. Each participant will receive a participation ribbon. This is an association sanc-tioned pedal pull event.