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95th Hamilton County Fair Webster City, Iowa

July 23-29, 2012

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Kalli Richardson 2011 Hamilton County Fair Queen

Please join Kalli as she crowns the 2012 Hamilton County Fair Queen on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the Grandstand. There are many new and exciting things to see and do at the fair this year. We hope that you will take time to visit us and enjoy your fairgrounds and see the new Show Arena that is a huge contribution towards our theme “Building on Cherished Traditions”.

95th Hamilton County Fair July 23-29, 2012

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“Building on Cherished Traditions” 2012 Hamilton County Fair TABLE OF CONTENTS Hamilton County Fair Directors ........................................................................................................................... 5 Superintendents of Departments & Committees ................................................................................................. 5 Gate Admission/Parking ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Hamilton County Exposition Announcement ....................................................................................................... 6 Fair Schedule ................................................................................................................................................ 7-13 Grandstand Events/Special Events.............................................................................................................. 14-22 Parade of Champions ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Quilt Raffle for 4-H ............................................................................................................................................ 23 Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest Rules ................................................................................................ 24-24 Hamilton County Fair Rules and Regulations .............................................................................................. 27-28 OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT ENTRY INFORMATION .............................................................................. 29-56 Department D – Field & Garden ................................................................................... 29-30 Department F – Products of the Kitchen ...................................................................... 31-35 Department G – Hobby Craft ....................................................................................... 35-37 Department H – Textile ................................................................................................ 37-42 Department I – The Fine Arts ....................................................................................... 42-45 Department J – First Flower Show ............................................................................... 45-50 Department K – Second Flower Show ......................................................................... 50-55 Department L – Photography ....................................................................................... 55-56 4-H AND VOAG-FFA DEPARTMENT………………………………………………………………….57-79 VOAG Instructors ............................................................................................................. 57 Hamilton County 4-H Council ............................................................................................ 57 2010-2011 County Project Leaders................................................................................... 58 Hamilton County 4-H Clubs .............................................................................................. 58 General Rules for all VOAG-FFA and 4-H Exhibitors ................................................... 59-60 State Fair Rules ........................................................................................................... 59-60 4-H Exhibit Building General Rules .............................................................................. 59-60 Work Schedule ................................................................................................................. 60 Host and Hostess Schedule .............................................................................................. 60 Judging Schedule ............................................................................................................. 60 4-H Club Booth Competition ............................................................................................. 60 DEPARTMENT 1 – CLASS A Pride of Iowa Contest ....................................................................................................... 61 Challenge Class ......................................................................................................... 61-62 DEPARTMENT 1 Class A – 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences ............................................................... 62-63 Class B – 4-H Personal Development ............................................................................... 63 DEPARTMENT 2 Class C—Creative Arts ................................................................................................ 63-64 DEPARTMENT 3 Class D Agriculture, Animals & Natural Resources .......................................................... 64 Class E Science, Engineering & Technology ................................................................... 64 DEPARTMENT 4 Class M -- Horticulture ...................................................................................................... 65 JR. LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT-RULES & REGULATIONS .............................................. 66-67 DEPARTMENT 10 - SHEEP ................................................................................................ 67-68 Bottle Lamb ...................................................................................................................... 68 DEPARTMENT 11 – GOATS .................................................................................................... 69 DEPARTMENT 12 – DAIRY ................................................................................................ 69-70 DEPARTMENT 13 – BEEF .................................................................................................. 70-71 Bucket/Bottle Calf ............................................................................................................. 71 DEPARTMENT 14 - HORSE ............................................................................................... 71-74 DEPARTMENT 15 – SWINE ............................................................................................... 74-75 DEPARTMENT 16 – SMALL ANIMALS Class G – Rabbits ........................................................................................................ 75-76 Glass H – Poultry ......................................................................................................... 76-77 DEPARTMENT 17 – SMALL PETS & PYGMY GOATS ...................................................... 77-78 DEPARTMENT 18 – DOG OBEDIENCE ............................................................................. 78-79 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE ..................................................................................................... 79

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Fair Book Cover by Afton Holt

95th HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR WEBSTER CITY, IOWA JULY 23-JULY 29, 2012

President………………….Tim Holt Vice-President…………….Gerald Gourley Treasurer………………….Marty Johnson Secretary/Manager………Holly Mortenson

DIRECTORS—TERMS EXPIRE 2012

John “J.G.” Koop, Kamrar Liberty Township Mark Hild, Webster City Independence Township Charity Hayes, Webster City Cass Township Tennie Carlson, Stratford Marion Township


Randy Chalfant, Webster City Freedom Township Marty Johnson, Stratford Webster Township

Kempton Young, Stanhope Clear Lake Township Darrel Hay, Webster City Freedom Township


Brent Odland, Webster City Cass Township Gerald Gourley, Webster City Hamilton Township

Mark Claude, Webster City Fremont Township Tim Holt, Ellsworth Lyon Township

SUPERINTENDENTS and FAIR COMMITTEES

Horse Tim Holt

Mark Claude Open Class Superintendents

Tennie Carlson Marty Johnson

Implements Marty Johnson Randy Chalfant

Swine Brent Odland Kempton Young

Field & Garden Open Class

Barb Sylvester Amber Sylvester

Grounds & Buildings

Gerald Gourley Mark Hild Brent Odland Marty Johnson

Sheep Gerald Gourley John Koop

Hobby Craft Open Class

LuAnn Jackson Entertainment Tennie Carlson Tim Holt Kempton Young Charity Hayes

Beef Darrel Hay Mark Hild

Flowers Open Class

Barb Sylvester Amber Sylvester

Race Darrel Hay John Koop Randy Chalfant Mark Claude

Dairy Mark Hild Textile Open Class

LuAnn Jackson Fair Parade Michele Chalfant

Poultry Arlin Dickinson Photography Open Class

Karen Daniels Queen Contest Kim Schaa Kathleen Hay Carla Johnson

Dog Obedience Virgene Monthei Donna Moore

Fine Arts Open Class

Zibby Miller Pedal Pull & Bldg Cooling

Randy Chalfant Michele Chalfant

Goats Marty Johnson Heidi Hollander

Products of Kitchen-Open Class

Yvonne Niles Livestock Health R.C. Stribe DVM

Rabbits Jean Holt Afton Holt Regina Hendrickson Virgene Monthei

4-H Communication Cheryl Entriken Jr. Livestock Sale Clark Vold Dave Entriken

4-H Horticulture Yvonne Niles FFA Science, Mech & Engr

Steve Olson Herb Strausser

Public Safety Denny Hagenson Marty Parkhill

4-H Photography Dave Entriken Bottle Lamb Bottle Goat

Whitney Holt Brad Burtnett Breanna Gourley Katelynn McCollough AJ Meyer

Bucket/Bottle Calf Whitney Holt Jaclyn MacRunnel Nate Hay Dan Schaa

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FREE GATE

Daily Car Parking…………….…..……………$3.00 Season Car Parking……………………..……$8.00 Gate Admission…………………….…………FREE

PURCHASE A POP PASS!

Will save $$ on cost of admission to evening grandstand events. Adults purchased by July 15

th $30.00 – After July 15

th $35.00

Kids (7-13) all the time $20.00 Kids 6 and under free to events

Available at the Hamilton County Fair office or from a Director.

It is important to read the rules for each department before exhibiting at the fair.

Hamilton County Exposition

PO Box 563 Webster City, Iowa 50595

Phone: 515-832-1443 Fax: 515-832-6972 e-mail: [email protected]

website: www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com

ANNOUNCEMENT The Annual Hamilton County Fair is a cooperative effort of the business and professional people in Hamilton County. Representatives from Blairsburg, Ellsworth, Jewell, Kamrar, Randall, Stanhope, Stratford, Webster City, and Williams take pleasure in announcing the dates of July 23-29, 2012 for these countywide presentations. The program is both entertaining and educational, and provides for participation from rural and urban areas for all ages. NOTICE The fair office on the fairgrounds will be open the week prior to the fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Saturday before the fair from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Pre-Registration is highly recommended for all Open Classes, but entries will be accepted on judging day (see department rules for times.) No pre-registration is required for either flower show. CLAIMS FOR INJURY No claim for injury to any person or property shall ever be asserted nor suit instituted or maintained against the Hamilton County Fair Association, its officers, or their agents, by or on behalf of any person, firm or corporation, or their agents, representatives, servants, or employees having license or privilege to exhibit on the Fairgrounds or to occupy space thereon. If any damage, loss, or injury to person or property shall be approximately caused by reason of neglect or willful act of any person firm or corporation, their agents, representatives, servants, or employees having license or privilege to exhibit on said Fairgrounds or occupying space thereon, the Hamilton County Fair Association shall in no manner be responsible therefor, and in case it be subjected to any expense or liability, all persons causing same or liable therefore s hall indemnify the Hamilton County Fair Association.

The Hamilton County Extension Office

During the fair will be located

In the COOP BUILDING

North End

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FAIR SCHEDULE

June 24, 2012 before the Fair

Deadline for 4-H/FFA County Fair entries to Extension Office by 4:00pm

Deadline for 4-H State Fair Livestock entries to Extension Office by 4:00 pm

Fair Office will be open for Open Class Registration

Monday July 16th

through Friday July 20th

---8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday July 21st ---8:00 am to 5:00 pm

FRIDAY before Fair- July 20, 2012 4-H/FFA

10:00 am Weekly Chamber Coffee to kick off the 95th

Hamilton County Fair and to have Chamber Ribbon

Cutting for the Hamilton County Fair Show Arena. Everyone welcome to attend!

2:00 pm Set Up Exhibit Building and after set up-Move Extension Office to Fairgrounds—Freedom Warriors

SUNDAY before the Fair- July 22, 2012 4-H/FFA

3:00 pm Set Up Club Booths in Exhibit Building

6:00 pm Clover Kid Evaluation and Pet Show—Coop Building

7:00 pm Clover Kid Pet Show—Coop Building

MONDAY July 23, 2012 4-H/FFA

8:30 am – 2:15 pm 4-H Exhibit Building Judging—see schedule for each club—Coop Building

Home Economics, Expressive Arts, Science, Mechanics & Engineering, Ag & Natural Resources,

Personal Development & Poster Art

4-H Clubs are scheduled below:

8:30 am Freedom Flickers, Cass Red Cardinals

9:15 am Freedom Warriors, Boone Boosters

10:00 am Clear Lake Sailors

11:00 am Stratford Spirit, Kamrar Komets

12:00 – 1:00 pm NOON BREAK

1:00 pm Lyon Kings

1:45 PM W.H.H.

9:00 am – 12 Noon Workday at Fairgrounds-Livestock barns and Exhibit Buildings-4-H/FFA all Help

OPEN CLASS

8:00 am – 12 Noon Check in ALL OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS-Floral Hall

10:00 am Continuous Judging of Open Class Hobby Craft & Textile Departments

10:00 am Continuous Judging of Open Class Photography

10:00 am Continuous Judging of Open Class Products of the Kitchen

10:00 am Continuous Judging of Open Class Fine Arts

1:00 pm Judging of Open Class First Flower Show followed by Field & Garden Judging

FAIR EVENTS

Noon-3pm Avenue of Species Set up Time-West Cattle Barn

All Day- 9pm Food Vendors Set up

All Day – 9pm Ag Displays Set Up

6:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Parade from Downtown to Fairgrounds

Obtain Entry Form and Information

At the Hamilton County Fair Office

Following the parade

Official Dedication and Ribbon Cutting

Hamilton County Fairgrounds Show Arena

Presentation of Donors

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TUESDAY July 24, 2012 NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS FROM

MIDNIGHT MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY 11AM

4-H/FFA

7:00am – 8:00am Check in Rabbits and Poultry

7:30 am Check in Deadline for Dog Obedience

8:00 am Dog Obedience Show/Judging-Show Arena

12 Noon Check in of Model Horse-Richardson Pavilion

12:30 pm Check in deadline for Pet Show-Crestview Senior Living Tent

1:00 pm Model Horse Show/Judging-Richardson Pavilion

1:00 pm Pet Show Crestview Senior Living Tent

OPEN CLASS

10:00am – 9pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open-Floral Hall

FAIR EVENTS

10:00am- 9pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building

10:00am – 9pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open-Floral Hall

10:00am – 9pm Avenue of Species on Display

10:00am- 9pm Ag Displays open for Viewing

Afternoon to Midnight

Entertainment

Salty View

Redhead Express

8:00 pm to Midnight

Standing Hampton

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WEDNESDAY July 25, 2012 NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS FROM

MIDNIGHT MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY 11AM

4-H/FFA

11:00am – 2:00 pm Check in and Stalling of Horses

11:00am – 1:00pm Check in 4-H Horticulture

11:00am-12 Noon Rabbit Showmanship

12 Noon Rabbit Exhibitor Meeting with Show to follow-Show Arena

12 Noon Poultry Exhibitor Meeting with Show to follow-Show Arena

1:00pm Judging of 4-H Horticulture

1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Check in Junior Market & Breeding Sheep-Weigh Junior Market Sheep

1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Check in Goats & Dairy

2:00 pm Check in Bottle Lambs

4:00 pm No hogs penned prior to this time

3:00 pm Horse Show

4:30 pm Quiz Bowl-Coop Building

OPEN CLASS

10am – 9pm Creative Showcase Exhibits Open for viewing-Floral Hall

FAIR EVENTS

7:00 am – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Crestview Senior Living Tent

8:00 am – Noon Setup Time for Commercial Exhibits

10am – 9pm Creative Showcase Exhibits Open for viewing-Floral Hall

Noon- 9:00 pm All Commercial Exhibits are Open

Noon- 9:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building

1:00pm “Redhead Express”-Family Entertainment-Ed Prince Stage

11:00am Release of Avenue of Species

2:00 pm & 4:00 pm Tomahawk Throwing “Snake”-South of Horse Barn


3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building

Sponsored by Hamilton county Farm Bureau & Hamilton County Farm Bureau Insurance Agents

4:00 pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements

Antique Tractor Display by North Central Iowa Antique Tractor Club

7:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Queen Coronation

Featuring “Redhead Express”

Sponsored by Southfield Wellness Community

Grandstand

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THURSDAY July 26, 2012 4-H/FFA

8:00 am Judging Junior Breeding & Market Sheep

Order of the show:

Breeding; Sr., Int., Jr., Showmanship, Individual Market Lamb, Pen of 3, Champion Market Lamb

9:00 am Swine & Beef Check-in Deadline

9:00 am Begin Weighing Swine & Market Beef

10:00 am Check in for Bucket/Bottle Calves

12 Noon Older 4-H Lamb BBQ

1:00 pm Horse Show

3:00 pm Goat Show-Show Arena

4:00 pm Bottle Lamb/Goat Interviews on KQWC & Group Picture

5:00 pm Bottle Lamb/Goat Show-Show arena

5:00 pm Pride of Iowa Contest-Coop Building

7:00 pm Beef Grooming Clinic/Contest Teams-sign up at Extension Office

OPEN CLASS

10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open for viewing- Floral Hall

3:00pm Release of First Flower Show Exhibits

FAIR EVENTS

7:00am – 8:30 am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Crestview Senior Living Tent

10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open for viewing- Floral Hall

10:00 am – 9:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building

10:00 am – 9:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open


2:00 pm & 4:00 pm Tomahawk Throwing-“Snake”-south of horse barn

2:00 pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements


3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building


5:00 pm – 7:00pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) $15.00


6:00 pm Ten $10 Drawings (12 & Under)-Hamilton Plaza by Webster City Federal

Antique Tractor Display by North Central Iowa Antique Tractor Club

Thursday Night Thunder

Hot Laps 6:30 pm Racing to Follow

Featuring Late Models, Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby

Stock and Sport Compacts

Fan Appreciation Drawings

Grandstand/Race Track

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FRIDAY-July 27, 2012 4-H/FFA

8:00 am Judge Junior Beef-Show Arena

Order of the show-Breeding Beef, Sr., Int., Jr. Showmanship, Beginning 1st year

Weight Classes, Selection of Champions, Adult Showmanship

Noon AUCTION REGISTRATIONS DUE

FOR SHEEP, POULTRY, AND RABBITS TO BE SOLD

***You must notify the Extension Office is planning to sell livestock in Auction***

3:30pm State Fair Pictures-Hamilton Plaza

4:30pm Bucket/Bottle Calf Group Photo-Hamilton Plaza

5:00pm Bucket/Bottle Calf Show-Show Arena

OPEN CLASS

8:00am – Noon Check in Second Flower Show-Floral Hall

10:00am – 9:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall

1:00pm Judging of Second Flower Show-Floral Hall

FAIR EVENTS

7:00am – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation


10:00am – 9:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building

10:00am – 9:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open


2:00pm Midway Opens-Smith Amusements

2:00pm & 4:00pm Tomahawk Throwing-“Snake”-south of horse barn


3:30pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building



Antique Tractor Display by North Central Antique Tractor Club

7:00 pm Hillbilly Races and Hoedown

Featuring School Bus Races, Jack and Jill Races and Band to follow

Followed by Fireworks


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SATURDAY-July 28, 2012 4-H/FFA

8:00am Judge Junior Swine

Order of Show: Sr., Int., Jr., Beg., Showmanship, Light, Middle, Heavy Weight Classes

Noon Older 4-H Pork BBQ

Noon AUCTION REGISTRATION DUE-

FOR BEEF AND BUCKET/BOTTLE CLAVES TO BE SOLD

4:00pm AUCTION REGISTRATION DUE

FOR HOGS TO BE SOLD if not selling the two heaviest weights

***You must notify the Extension Office if planning to sell livestock in Auction***

OPEN CLASS


FAIR EVENTS

7:00am – 8:30am Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Hamilton county Fair Foundation


10:00am-9:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building

10:00am -9:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open

2:00pm Bill Riley Talent Show-Ed Prince Stage



5:00 – 7:00pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) $15.00

3:30pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building



Saturday Night Classic Plus Kid’s Night

Hot Laps 6:00pm with Racing to follow

IMCA Late Models, Modified, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stock &

Sport Compacts


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SUNDAY July 29, 2012 4-H/FFA

9:00am Horse and Pony Show

11:00am Hamilton County Fair 1st Annual Showdown-Show Arena

1:30pm or

following

Showdown

Parade of Champions-followed by

4-H Quilt Raffle Drawings

4-H Fair Scholarships & Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showman Competition

Watermelon Feed compliments of New Cooperative

5:00pm – 6:00pm Check out exhibits in Exhibit Building

After 6:00pm Clean up Exhibit Building-Kamrar Komets & Freedom Flickers

6:00pm Release of all Non-Sale Livestock

OPEN CLASS

1:00pm – 5:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall

5:00pm Open Class Exhibits Released

FAIR EVENTS

1:00pm – 5:00pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall

1:00pm – 6:00pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building

1:00pm – 6:00pm All Commercial Exhibits Open



4:00pm – 6:00pm Arm Bands on the Midway (all ages) $15.00

4:00pm Championship Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building


5:00pm Ten $10 Drawings (12 & under)-Hamilton Plaza, Sponsored by Webster City Federal


6:00pm Eve of Destruction

Demolition Derby and Trailer Races

Sponsored by POET BioRefining, Jewell

Grandstand

MONDAY after the Fair-July 30, 2012 7:00am- 8:00am Donuts, Coffee, and Juice compliments of the Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Hamilton Plaza

8:00am Junior Livestock Sale

Order of the 2012 Sale: Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep/Goats, Swine, Beef

After the Sale Clean up and Move Extension Office-Clear Lake Sailors

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Parade entry form is located on website:

www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com

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Hamilton County Fair

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Salty View

Redhead Express

Standing Hampton Will be all performing

live on stage Tuesday

July 24th

Times announced later

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Join Kalli

Richardson as

she crowns the

2012 Fair

Queen!

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Thursday

Night

Thunder Hamilton County Speedway

Webster City, Iowa

Thursday July 26, 2012

IMCA Late Models $2000 to win

IMCA Modifieds $1000 to win Stock Cars $1000 to win IMCA Sport Mods $1500 to win

IMCA Hobby Stock $1000 to win

IMCA Sport Compact $ 300 to win

Sponsored by The Hamilton County Fairboard For more information contact the Hamilton

County Fairgrounds at 515-832-1443 All Track rules apply

All applicable IMCA Points (no track points) There will be a draw redraw format

Pits

Open

3:30pm

Hot Laps

6:30pm

Racing to

follow

Pit Pass

$30.00

No entry fee

Grandstand Adults $12

Kids 7-15 $6 6 & Under Free

Fan Appreciation Night! All in attendance in the

grandstand will receive a ticket for a chance to win several $100 cash prizes!

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Friday Night at the Fair!!!

July 27th

, 2012

The Rules to each of the races are on the back of this flyer. Registration Form is also attached. We are

offering a $5.00 discount if pre-registration is completed by July 15. More information is located on

the website www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com or you can call the Fair Office at 515-832-1443.

Hope to see you there.

School Bus Races

Must consist of a full size bus that has 8 or more passenger windows on the

driver’s side (not including the driver’s window). All vehicles must be 2 ton

chassis with a minimum of 20-inch tires. Tow money $100.00 to bottom seven.

First place payout for 10 buses or more racing will be $1000.00. Race and win at

Webster City Friday night and Britt Saturday night for an extra $500.00.

Jack and Jill Races

Open to Stock car size cars and down that are Enduro/Race ready. You will

need one male and one female driver that will trade places for the driver’s seat

every 5 laps of the race until 20 laps have been completed. Payout will start at

$400 for first place.

Salty View

We are excited to announce that Salty View will be performing live on stage

after the Hillbilly Races. Come join the fun and music!

http://www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com/

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WHAT: BILL RILEY TALENT SEARCH

WHERE: HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR

ED PRINCE STAGE

WHEN: SATURDAY JULY 28, 2012

2:00PM

For more information please contact:

Tenette Carlson

25 P Avenue

Stratford, Iowa 50249

Cell: 515-571-0832

OR

Hamilton County Fair Office

515-832-1443

Rules may be found on the

Hamilton County Fair Website

or Iowa State Fair website

www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com

www.iowastatefair.org

http://www.hamiltoncountyfairia.com/

http://www.iowastatefair.org/

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Saturday Night

Classic

Plus Kids Night

Saturday July 28, 2012

Hamilton County Fair Webster City, Iowa

IMCA Late Models

IMCA Modifieds

IMCA Hobby Stock

Stock Cars

IMCA Sport Mods

IMCA Sport Compacts

Sponsored by The Hamilton County Fairboard

For more information contact the Hamilton County Fairgrounds at 515-832-1443

All Track rules and Points apply There will be a draw redraw format

Hot Laps 6:00 pm

Racing to follow Pit Pass $25

No Entry Fee

Grandstand

Adults $10

Seniors $8

Teens ages 13-17 $5

Kids $2 or Free with a paid

Adult

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July 29, 2012 6:00 PM

Hamilton County Fairgrounds

Webster City, Iowa

Entry Fee $35-includes Driver

Pit Passes $20 Grandstand $10

Any 1980 & newer American made sedan or station wagon

can be run. No Imperial or Imperial sub frames, 4x4’s,

ambulances, hearses, or limos. A Compact Class and a Truck

Class will also be run.

See the Rules!

Questions and to Obtain Rules call: Tim Mortenson, 515-297-0476 Hamilton County Fair Office at 515-832-1443

FULL SIZE DEMO COMPACT SIZE DEMO

TRUCK DEMO Must have 3 trucks for full payout!

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Open for all to participate. Rules for the trailer races are on back of this flyer. Any Questions can be directed to Fairboard Director Brent Odland at 515-835-2020

Inspection from 2 pm to 5 pm

(Be there before 5pm)

Entry Fee $35 per trailer Unit

(Includes driver)

Pit Passes $20 Grandstand $10

Sponsored by The Hamilton County Fairboard

For more information contact the

Hamilton County Fair Office at 515-832-1443

http://www.clipartof.com/details/clipart/14937.html

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Parade of Champions

Sunday of the Fair – 1:30pm/following Showdown

Hamilton County Fair Show Arena

All youth exhibitors who have won a championship livestock award are invited to participate in the parade. They will exhibit their ribbons as well as their animals. Be sure to see this “Showcase” of Exhibitors. The bucket/bottle calf and bottle lamb exhibitors are welcome to participate in this parade. Following the Parade of Champions we will have the Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showmanship Competition. This competition will be between individuals who won Senior Showmanship honors in all of the other species. They will be judged on their knowledge and abilities to exhibit the animals. Senior Supreme traveling trophy will be presented….Courtesy of Hamilton County Fairboard

QUILT RAFFLE FOR 4-H

Building for Our Youth Block by Block Sunday of the Fair-following Parade of Champions

Hamilton County Show Arena

The Hamilton County 4-H program will be raffling a queen size quilt, one square wall hanging, an octagon center table quilt and a lap-sized quilt. These items were made from over 80 quilt blocks that were completed and displayed at the previous year’s Hamilton County Fair. Additional items made that may be auctioned off are: a tote bag, a quilt block covered basket, a table runner, a pillow and an octagon center table quilt. The blocks were the result of a quilt block contest sponsored by Gingerbread House, Webster City, and the Hamilton County 4-H program. Raffle tickets are available through Hamilton County Extension and many of their various committee members for $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets. Tickets may be purchased throughout the fair week. Proceeds from the quilted items being raffled will benefit the Hamilton County 4-H program and its members. The quilt block contest is again sponsored by the Gingerbread House and Hamilton County 4-H. Individuals will have the opportunity to create a quilt block this year that will become part of a quilt to be raffled in next year. Fabric packet kits are available at the Gingerbread House, 309 Bank St., Webster City, IA. There is a $2 registration fee for the packet of fabrics, which will be used towards the completion of the quilt to be raffled next year. Blocks must be completed by the first day of the fair. There will be a viewer’s choice contest for the quilt blocks on display at the Hamilton County Fair with gift certificates awarded by the Gingerbread House for the top three blocks. Special thanks are expressed to the Gingerbread House for donating the fabrics and the gift certificates for this special activity that will benefit Hamilton County 4-H.

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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST RULES

1. Each contestant must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on the first day of the Iowa State Fair.

2. Contestants must never have been married or have had children. 3. The county fair queen must reside in Hamilton County. The only exception: she may reside in an adjoining county if

the majority of her activities are in Hamilton County. 4. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one service organization in her community: i.e. church program

or group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, school activities. 5. Only the County Fair Winner will be eligible to represent Hamilton County at the State Fair Queen Contest. (Alternates

will be considered in order of selection in the event the Queen is unable to participate.) 6. No professional model (one who has had ongoing employment in which modeling was the primary part of the job) is

eligible to compete. 7. Any Hamilton County Fair Queen Finalist from past years is not eligible. 8. Two small photos identical (billfold size head and shoulder pose) must be submitted with your entry form. 9. Judging date is July 21, 2012. Announcement and crowning ceremonies will take place Wednesday evening, July 25,

2012. 10. Judging criteria for both the County and State levels are as follows: A. Charm and Poise

B. Personality, Attitude, Appearance, and Awareness C. Leadership and Citizenship–Contribution to Community D. Overall Appearance

11. The Judging Panel will consist of judges from outside the county. Contest decisions are announced by coordinates and are final. There will be planned activities for the Queen Candidates during the Hamilton County Fair.

12. Positions and prizes are as follows: A. Queen--$125.00 cash, State Fair Queen Contest entry, 8x10 photo, crown, sash, a dozen long stemmed roses &

trophy B. 1st Runner-Up--$75.00 cash, trophy, & miscellaneous items C. 2nd Runner-Up--$50.00 cash, trophy & miscellaneous items D. Leadership Award--$25.00 cash & trophy E. Miss Congeniality-–trophy.

13. Entry forms for Queen Contestant nominations must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2012 or hand delivered to a committee member no later than 5:00 p.m., July 1, 2012. Please include 2 identical billfold size head and shoulder photos and return to Hamilton County Fair Association, P.O. Box 563, Webster City, Iowa 50595, or give to any committee member.

14. If the winner is crowned knowing she cannot stay throughout the Fair, she must forfeit her title and all awards associated with the title to the 1st Runner-Up. She may then accept the title and awards of the 1st Runner-Up.

15. This contest is limited to the first 16 entries. 16. All contestants will be guests of the Hamilton County Fair during the 5 days of the Fair and will receive gifts honoring

their participation. 17. Committee members for this year’s Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest are as follows: Kim Schaa—539-4466,

Kathleen Hay--832-5291, and Carla Johnson—832-3675. The official entry form may be duplicated on a computer. Entries may be front and back of one sheet only.

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OFFICIAL ENTRY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY

FAIR QUEEN CONTEST

Name

Address

Phone Age T-Shirt Size

Parent’s Name

School Activities

Church and /or Community Activities

Hobbies

Future Plans

_______

Describe your involvement in the Hamilton County Fair:

Describe any positions of leadership you have held in your school and community:

Write a short paragraph on why you would like to be the Hamilton County Fair Queen: If chosen as Hamilton County Fair Queen, I agree to fully participate in the current year’s and next year’s Hamilton County Fair and the current year’s Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant. Signature ___________________________________________

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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Competition for premiums is open to anyone who wishes to enter unless otherwise stated under special rules.

2. The Rules and Regulations should be carefully read by each exhibitor to avoid misunderstandings and espec ia l ly the ru les in each department ente red .

3. All articles exhibited must be owned by the person entering same; and to entitle any article other than horses to a cash premium, it must have been manufactured, produced, or grown by the person entering it.

4. All open class entries may be made at the office of the secretary starting Monday, July 16, 2012. Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted until the times stated in the rules for each department.

5. Should any person enter an article or an animal in a name other than that of the bona-fide owner, the person making such entry shall not be allowed a premium should one be awarded.

6. The secretary shall furnish a card to correspond with every entry on the books showing exhibitor number and class number, same to be attached to article exhibited. No animal or article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium, nor any barren animal shown in the breeding classes.

7. Anything entered in the wrong class must be changed to the proper class at the secretary’s office BEFORE showing, or the secretary will rule it out.

8. Exhibitors must see that articles intended for exhibition in any open class are delivered to the Department Superintendent. The association will not, in any case, provide transportation or be subject to any expense either in delivery or return from the grounds. The Hamilton County Fair Association will use all diligence to secure the safety of the stock and articles after arrival and arrangement on the grounds, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. It is particularly desired that exhibitors give their personal attention to their property and at the close take charge of it.

9. Open class exhibit building will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Exhibits will be released at 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Commercial exhibits will be open from Noon - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 10:00am- 9pm Thursday - Saturday; and 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

10. No articles shall be exhibited in more than one class except in case of livestock.

11. No articles or animals shall be removed from the Exposition before the specified release time. If removed before that time without consent of the Superintendent, they shall forfeit any premium that may have been awarded.

12. Exhibitors are expected to follow the program promptly in producing the stock when instructed to do so, and any person refusing shall be ruled out of competition.

13. Any person knowingly misrepresenting the age, breeding, etc. of stock or the manufacturer or production of articles competing for premiums at the fair; or any person who shall attempt to interfere with the judges while in discharge of their duty, or who shall afterwards on the premises of the association use any disrespectful language with reference to any decisions or awards shall thereby forfeit his right to any premium which might be entitled and shall be excluded for one year thereafter.

14. No person shall be allowed within the ring except officers of the society, exhibitors at the time only of making the exhibitions, committees, and other persons when provided with proper badges.

AWARDS

15. The judge will decide which premiums, if any, are to be awarded except as otherwise provided in special rules under the head of departments.

16. Exhibitors will be limited to six premiums in each lot.

17. All checks must be cashed within 30 days of issue or they will be void.

GENERAL RULES

18. All horses showing for prizes must be exhibited in the designated place or no premiums will be awarded.

19. Judges shall report to the Superintendent any exhibitor who shall interfere with the judging. In cases of any interference the Superintendent may demand a proper apology and/or withhold any premium previously awarded and exclude any further entries by such exhibitor in classes yet to be judged.

20. Judges may withhold first premium if in their judgement the best exhibit in the class is not worthy of a prize. It is the object of the Association to further improvement and the judge may at his discretion award first, second, or third or withhold premiums as he/she may deem proper. This rule will be adhered to even where there is competition.

21. Judge should see that the awards are correctly listed. It is well that the judges see that the Superintendent understands the entering of awards.

22. Judges and Superintendents should see that the awards are properly signed before turning the books over to the Secretary.

23. Any animal or article must have won first in its class in order to be eligible for Champion.

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HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR (Continued)

SUPERINTENDENTS OF DIVISION

24. It is the duty of the Superintendents to be on the grounds early in the morning of the first and each succeeding day of the Exposition. They are to be ready to arrange the animals and articles entered for exhibition so as to exhibit to the best advantage to the spectators as well as to the judges.

25. Each Superintendent will give instructions to the awarding judge before the latter enters upon his duties.

26. It shall be the duty of each Superintendent at the close of the Exposition to make a detailed report to the Secretary of the expense incurred by him in his department.

27. The Superintendent will assist in locating stalls. No stalls will be considered taken until paid for.

JUDGES

28. No person shall act as judge in any class in which he or she may be an exhibitor. An superintendent is allowed to show in their department.

29. Should any doubt arise as to the irregularity of an entry, or any other important matter that a judge feels incompetent to decide, they must at once report the same to the Superintendent of the proper department.

30. In case of violation of Rule 14 the judge shall make a written report to the Secretary, who shall bring the matter before the Board of Directors.

31. Great care should be taken by the Superintendents in recording the awards in the Judge’s Books, furnished them by the Secretary, in order that no mistakes occur.

32. When the awards in any class are made and entered on the Judge’s Book the report shall be signed by each judge and the books returned to the Superintendent of the Department.

33. The Association will not be liable for any errors of committees or clerks in placing premiums. ALL PERSONS WILL BE PAID AS SHOWN BY THE JUDGES’ BOOKS. 34. The Fair reserves its Board the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations; and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto, or connected with or incident to the fair.

PLEASE READ ALL RULES UNDER EACH DEPARTMENT BEFORE BRINGING YOUR EXHIBIT

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OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENT ENTRY INFORMATION DEPARTMENT D -FIELD & GARDEN

SUPERINTENDENT: Barb Sylvester

JUDGING: Monday July 23, 2012 following judging of First Flower Show

Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted from premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

1. Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted during check-in time.

2. All exhibits can be brought in between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Monday July 23, 2012 of the Fair.

3. Entries must be grown since August of the previous year.

4. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot, but he may enter each lot open to him. Entries available for Junior, Senior and Special Needs.

5. All exhibits in this department must remain in place until released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m.

6. The management will use all diligence to insure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.

7. Superintendents have the option to close judging to the public.

8. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium. More than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.)

9. No article may be entered which has been exhibited in any previous year.

10. Juniors (15 & under) must use the blue entry tags.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Junior Entry in Class 1, 2 and 3 $3.00

Class 1 - Best Overall Entry $5.00

Class 2 or 3 - Best Overall Entry $5.00

CLASS 1 — AGRICULTURE

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $0.75

Lot No.

1. Oats - one peck

2. Corn - best single specimen

3. Corn - largest single specimen

4. Corn - 3 ears - yellow

5. Popcorn - 3 ears

6. Indian Corn - 3 ears (with husks)

7. Indian Popcorn - 3 ears (with husks)

8. Strawberry Popcorn - 3 ears

9. Shelled Corn - one peck

10. Soybean Plant

11. Soybeans - one peck

12. Stalks of Grain - 3 inch diameter bundle - barley, wheat, or rye

13. Bundle of Hay - 3 inch diameter - alfalfa, red clover, orchard grass, or brome

14. 1 section from square bale of hay - alfalfa, red clover, orchard grass, or brome

15. Tall corn stalk

16. Other than named

CLASS 2 — FRUITS

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $.75

Lot No.

1. Single plate early apples (5 specimens) 5. Cherries, any variety (5 specimens)

2. Single plate late apples (5 specimens) 6. Any new variety for this year (5 specimens)

3. Single Plate of any class of any item not listed (2 entries are allowed in this lot) 7. Watermelon

4. Strawberries, any variety (5 specimens) 8. Cantaloupe

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DEPARTMENT D -FIELD & GARDEN (continued)

CLASS 3 — VEGETABLES

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $1.25 $1.00 $.75

Lot No.

1. Onions, 5 specimens: 1.a: yellow, 1.b: white, 1.c: red

2. Table beets, 5 of any variety

3. Carrots, 5 of any variety

4. Turnips, 5 of any variety

5. Vegetable oysters, 5 of any variety

6. Parsnips, 5 of any variety

7. Rutabagas, 2 specimens

8. Parsley, 6 stems

9. Tomatoes, 3 of any variety, 9.a: red, 9.b: pink, 9.c: yellow or orange, 9.d: heritage, 9.e: small red (display 5), 9.f: small yellow, (display 5)

10. Peppers, 3 specimens, 10.a: green, 10.b: red, 10.c: hot, 10.d: yellow, 10.e: any other

11. Eggplant, 1 specimen

12. Cabbage, 1 head

13. Cabbage, red, 1 head

14. Cabbage, stone head, 1 head

15. Celery, 1 bunch (place in jar of water)

16. Cauliflower, 1 head

17. Cucumbers (slicing quality), 3 specimens

18. Cucumbers, pickling (3 to 5 in.), 5 specimens

19. Unusual vegetable, any not listed

20. Snap beans, edible stage, (10), 20.a: green, 20.b: yellow

21. Lime beans, edible stage, 10 pods

22. Summer squash, 2 specimens (May have 2 entries of different varieties)

23. Winter squash, 1 specimen

24. Pie pumpkin, 1 specimen

25. Okra, 5 specimens

26. Kohlrabi, 5 specimens

27. Sweet corn, 5 ears (husk off, in plastic bag)

28. Broccoli, 1 head

29. Ground cherry, 10 hulled

30. Rhubarb, 6 specimens

31. Potatoes, 5 specimens, 31.a: red, 31.b: white, 31.c: any other

32. Brussels sprouts, 10 head

33. Any new variety for this year, named

34. Gourds

a. 5 small b. 2 large

CLASS 4 — MISCELLANEOUS

Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Lot No.

1. Novelty – artistic figure made from homegrown fruit or vegetable

Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00

2. Garden Basket - 5 different kinds of vegetables (may use more than 1 specimen of each kind) contained in a basket, moveable.

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DEPARTMENT F - PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN SUPERINTENDENT: Yvonne Nilles

Assistant Superintendents: Gayle Odland

JUDGING: Continuous judging on Monday July 23, 2012 starting at 10:00am


RULES

1. Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sat., July 21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is highly recommended but not required.

2. Articles for exhibit must be in place by Monday July 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

3. Entries in this department are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who bakes goods to sell for profit is considered professional.

4. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot.

5. Prize winning baked goods must remain in place until released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m. (Cakes, breads, and pies may leave 1 slice —decorated items must stay intact.) If removed early you will forfeit the premium earned.

6. Cookies and candy should be placed on double or rigid 6 to 8 inch paper plates. Cakes and breads should be on heavy corrugated cardboard covered with plain white paper. The cardboard should not extend more than 1/2 inch from the edge of the product. All products must have entry tag securely tied to the plate or cardboard.

7. Entries in the cake classes should be 8 or 9-inch cakes.

8. Judging will be based upon appearance, texture, and taste. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. Every exhibit will receive a ribbon and premium. In case of ties more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes & special awards.)

9. Entries should be displayed in clear plastic bags or plastic wrap, except for the frosted items.

10. The management will use all diligence to ensure the safety of all entries after their arrival and arrangement, but in no case will be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.


Junior Division: Exhibits prepared by boys and girls 15 and under may be entered in any class in this department. These entries must use the blue entry tags.

Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags.

SPECIAL AWARDS

ANDERSON MEAT & GROCERY, Jewell, Craig Anderson, owner

Will award 20 pounds of flour for the best loaf of white bread in the amateur department baked with GOLD MEDAL FLOUR. Entries for this award must be clearly stated on the entry tag that the product was made with GOLD MEDAL FLOUR.

HY-VEE FOOD MARKET, Webster City

Will give a three-piece chicken dinner to the best-decorated cake, the best apple jelly, and the best divinity.

FAREWAY, Webster City

Will give 4 pounds of sugar to the best dark layer cake with chocolate icing, 4 pounds of sugar to the best chocolate chip cookies, and 4 pounds of sugar to the best-decorated cookie.

BILL MONROE BEST PIE AWARD, Webster City

$25 Cash award goes to the best pie of the 2012 Hamilton County Fair Open Class Products of the Kitchen Department.

CLASS 1 — BREADS

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00

(All rolls on 6 - 8 inch plate)

1. Loaf yeast bread (white)

2. Loaf yeast bread (whole wheat or graham)

3. Rye Bread

4. Cloverleaf rolls, three (whole wheat)

5. Butterhorn rolls, three

6. Cinnamon rolls, three (unfrosted)

7. Coffee cake, quick (9x9 or 8x8)

8. Quick bread with vegetables

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DEPARTMENT F -PRODUCTS OF THE KITCHEN (Continued)

9. Quick bread with fruit

10. Corn Bread

11. Dinner Rolls, three

12. Muffins, three

13. Biscuits, three

14. Other

CLASS 2 — CAKES

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1. Angel food, not frosted

2. Bundt cake, not frosted

3. Dark layer, chocolate icing

4. White layer, white icing

5. Applesauce, not frosted

6. Carrot cake, (8x8 or 9x9), not frosted

7. Rhubarb cake, not frosted, (8x8 or 9x9)

8. Christmas fruit cake

9. Cupcakes, plate of 3 (not frosted)

10. Box mix cake, any type (not frosted)

11. Other

CLASS 3 — COOKIES & BARS (6-8 inch Plate)

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1.Chocolate Chip, 3 cookies

a. Plain

b. Other (with nuts, fruit, ect)

10. Chocolate Chip Bars, 3 cookies

a. Plain


2.Molasses, 3 cookies 11. Chocolate Brownies, 3 bars (not frosted)

3. Oatmeal, 3 cookies

a. Plain


12. Oatmeal Bars, 3 cookies

a. Plain


4.Kringla, 3 cookies 13. No-Bake Bars, 3 bars

5.Ice Box, 3 cookies (not frosted) 14. Other Bars, 3 bars

6.Chocolate Drop Cookies, 3 cookies (not frosted)

7.Sugar Cookies, 3 cookies

8.No-Bake Cookies, 3 cookies

9.Snickerdoodle, 3 cookies

10. Other Cookie, 3 cookies

CLASS 4 — CANDY

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00

1. Chocolate fudge, 3 pieces 3. Divinity, 3 pieces 5. Other, 3 pieces

2. Penoche, 3 pieces 4. Mints, 3 pieces

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CLASS 5 — PIES

(Must be in aluminum pie tin 8”or 9” in diameter)

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1. Apple 4. Cherry

2. Peach 5. Other (No Custard pies of any type will be allowed)

3. Strawberry-Rhubarb

HAMILTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS

Will give 3 pounds of lard for the best piecrust made with lard. Entries must be marked as such.

CLASS 6 – GLUTIN-FREE

1. Breads

2. Muffins, 3 muffins

3. Cookies, 3 cookies

4. Cake

5. Other

CLASS 7 — DECORATED CAKES & COOKIES

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1. Decorated Cake (can be on a form)

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

2. Plate of 3 cupcakes (assorted - Do not show in paper cups)

3. Assorted decorated cookies, 3 cookies

Anyone who does not teach decorating classes or does not regularly sell decorated products for profit is eligible for this class.

Entries will be judged on originality and beauty of decoration only. Cupcakes and cookies should be placed on paper plates of appropriate size.

CLASS 8 — POPCORN CREATIONS

1. Sweet Treats (popcorn balls or caramel corn)

2. Non-Sweet Popcorn Treats (party mix)

CLASS 9 — SPECIAL JUNIORS ONLY

This class is for Juniors ONLY (ages 10 & under). 1. “Treats for Santa” cookies, 3 cookies

Premiums are McDonalds gift certificates provided by Chalfant Plumbing. 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00 2. Ugliest Cake – ugly as can be but not obnoxious, decorations must be edible.

Premiums are McDonalds gift certificates provided by Chalfant Plumbing. 1st $3.00 2nd $2.00 3rd $1.00

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CANNED GOODS

Canned Goods will not be Opened!

RULES

1. Exhibits prepared by boys and girls under the age of 16 years may be entered in any class in this department with the same premiums offered. These entries must be clearly marked “Junior.” 2. Jars must be clean on the outside and plainly labeled as to contents. Standard size containers should be used. 3. Entry tag must be securely attached before delivery to the Superintendent. 4. Only the usual canning process may be used. Articles canned in water in order to make a good appearance will not be considered. 5. Screw bands only – no paraffin seals, product ½” from top of jar. 6. Include on entry tag method of preservations used, including processing time; pressure, date processed; and source of recipe.

CLASS 10 — BALANCED MEAL

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

Lot No.

1. Balanced Meal Display - Display to consist of five standard jars, (pints or quarts) to serve as the basis of a complete balanced meal. (Menu may include food not canned for competition.) Write menu neatly on a small card for display with the exhibit.

INDIVIDUAL JAR EXHIBITS

Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

CLASS 11 — FRUITS

1. Apples 5. Raspberries (red) 9. Plums

2. Peaches 6. Cherries, homegrown, red 10. Apricots

3. Pears 7. Cherries, sweet 11. Mixed fruits for salads

4. Raspberries (black) 8. Strawberries 12. Italian prunes

13. Other Fruit

CLASS 12 — JELLIES

1. Apple Jelly 5. Gooseberry Jelly 9. Cherry Jelly

2. Currant Jelly 6. Raspberry (red) Jelly 10. Strawberry Jelly

3. Grape Jelly 7. Raspberry (black) Jelly 11. Rhubarb Jelly

4. Plum Jelly 8. Elderberry Jelly 12. Other Jelly

CLASS 13 — JAMS AND PRESERVES

1. Apricot 6. Strawberry 11. Rhubarb

2. Gooseberry 7. Red Raspberry 12. Rhubarb-Strawberry

3. Grape 8. Black Raspberry 13. Plum

4. Peach 9. Tomato 14. Mulberry

5. Pineapple 10. Cherry 15. Other type jam or preserve

CLASS 14 — BUTTERS

1. Apple 5. Grape

2. Peach 6. Apricot

3. Plum 7. Other Butter

4. Pear

CLASS 15 — VEGETABLES

1. Peas 5. Tomato Juice 9. Mixed vegetables for soup

2. String Beans 6. Beets 10. Other vegetables

3. Corn 7. Sauerkraut

4. Tomatoes 8. Carrots

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CLASS 16 — MEATS

1. Beef 3. Sausage

2. Pork 4. Chicken

CLASS 17 -- PICKLES

1. Dill 5. Beet 9. Mixed Pickles

2. Sweet Green Cucumber 6. Apple 10. Lime

3. Ripe Cucumber 7. Peach 11. Pickled Beans

4. Watermelon Rind 8. Bread and Butter 12. Other pickle not listed

CLASS 18 — RELISHES

1. Corn Relish 4. Catsup 7. Salsa

2. Beet Relish 5. Chili Sauce 8. Other relish not listed

3. Pickle Lily (Piccalilli) 6. Pepper Relish

DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT

SUPERINTENDENT: LuAnn Jackson

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: June Roe, Sandra Greufe



RULES

1. Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is highly recommended but entries will be accepted during check-in time.

2. All articles must be in place by Noon Monday July 23, 2012.

3. Entries in this department are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who acts as a judge or teaches crafts is not eligible to compete.

4. No more than 6 entries per exhibitor in each lot.

5. All articles must have been completed within the last 3 years and not exhibited more than 2 years.

6. Former first prize winning articles shall not be eligible for any exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair.

7. Judge will consider color, style or design, material, workmanship, and appropriateness or fitness of entries. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In lots having no competition, the judge may not award all of the premiums unless he/she feels the exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.)

8. All entries must remain in place until released on Sunday of the Fair from at 5:00 p.m. Early removal means loss of premium earned.

9. All entry tags must be securely fastened to the exhibit.



Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags.

SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST JR ENTRY ---- $5.00

BEST CHRISTMAS ARTICLE — $5.00

BEST-COUNTED CROSS-STITCH — $5.00

CLASS 1

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Lot No.

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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT (Continued)

1. Christmas or novelties or gifts

a. Table decorations b. Christmas tree ornament

c. Christmas tree skirt d. Christmas tablecloth

e. Christmas sock or boot f. Christmas wall hanging

2. Embroidery

a. Floss b. Ribbon

3. Needlepoint article

4. Dolls for decoration

5. Dolls to play with

6. Stuffed animals

7. Miniature needlecraft

8. Cross Stitch

a. Pictures b. Clothing c. Other

9. Counted Cross Stitch

a. Pictures b. Clothing c. Other

10. Jewelry

11. Stenciling

12. Misc. Needlework (original design)

13. Child’s fabric book

14. Appliqué fabric picture (framed)

15. Holiday table decoration (other than Christmas)

16. Any other table decoration

17. Woven basket

18. Miscellaneous

19. Holiday tablecloth (other than Christmas)

20. Greeting Cards

a. Stitched b. Scrapbook Style c. Stamped

CLASS 2

Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1. Metal work

2. Wall plaques

3. Articles made from unusual materials

4. Candles

5. Rosemaling

6. China Painting

7. Bead craft

8. Glass craft

9. Anything made of wood

a. Large b. Small

10. Leather

11. Ceramics

12. Tolle Painting

13. Articles made from a kit

a. Wood b. Other

14. Painting done on unusual items

15. Mobile

16. Metal Punch

17. Porcelain Dolls

18. Recycled Materials

19. Plastic Canvas

20. Miscellaneous

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DEPARTMENT G -- HOBBY CRAFT (Continued)

Class 3

Scrapbooks

Special Awards

Best Complete Album: $25 Gift Certificate from Connie Tolle/Creative Memories

Best Two Page Layout: $10 Gift Certificate from Connie Tolle/Creative Memories

Best One Page Layout: $5 Gift Certificate from Connie Tolle/Creative Memories

Best Overall Junior Scrap booking Entry: $10 Gift Certificate from Connie Tolle/Creative Memories

Age Categories:

Adult (White Tag)

Juniors(Blue Tag)

Special Needs (Red Tag)

1st 2nd 3rd

Premiums: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1. Complete Albums – albums must have a “title page”, minimum of 15 pages, journaling included on pages.

2. Two Page Layout

a. Mosaic

b. Mixed Media

c. Quilt

d. Paper Piecing

e. Journaling

3. One Page Layout

a. Mosaic

b. Mixed Media

c. Quilt

d. Paper Piercing

e. Journaling

Explanation of Lots:

Mosaic: Photo or photos that are cut into small pieces then pieced back together with space between. This can also be done using pieces from multiple photos, then creating your own picture. A mosaic can also be done with stickers, die cuts, etc.

Mixed Media: Wire, brads, eyelets, fibers, wood, fabric, etc. Anything that isn’t paper, sticker or die cuts.

Quilt: Layout completed using quilt patterns.

Paper piercing: Using different patterned and/or textured papers to create embellishments, i.e.: animals, people, flowers, plants, vehicles, tools, furniture, etc.

Journaling: Who, what, where, when & why. Any or all of these to describe photo(s). A scrapbook can also tell a story with journaling when there are no photos. In this case, there should be something to help to illustrate the story, i.e.: die cuts, paper piercing, stickers, etc.

DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE SUPERINTENDENT: LuAnn Jackson

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: June Roe, Sandra Greufe



RULES


Pre-registration is recommended, but entries will be accepted during check-in time of the fair.

2. All entries must be in place by 12:00 noon on Monday July 23, 2012 of the Fair.

3. Entries are limited to amateurs only. Anyone who teaches, judges, or sells sewing for profit is considered a professional and must enter the professional class. Entries in the professional class must be designated with “P” immediately following the exhibitor number on the entry tag.

4. Juniors 15 and under must use the blue entry tags.

5. Special Needs: Exhibits prepared by individuals in the Friends Forever, Nursing Home or Special Education Classes. These entries must use the red entry tags.

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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued)

6. All articles must be entered in the name of the maker and all work must be the work of same.

7. No premium will be awarded on articles purchased or borrowed.

8. Do not place name or other identification mark of any kind on any article competing for premium.

9. When in doubt as to what class to enter articles, consult the Superintendent; no premiums will be awarded on articles entered in the wrong class.

10. All articles must have been completed within the last 3 years and not exhibited more than 2 years.

11. Former first prize winning articles in any lot shall not be eligible for any exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair.

12. Judge will consider color, style or design, material, workmanship, and appropriateness or fitness of entries. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.)

13. Premiums will not be paid on articles not listed in this premium list.

14. All entry tags must be securely fastened to the exhibit.

15. The following named articles must come within the prescribed limits:

Luncheon Cloth — from 30 to 54 inches in diameter; Tablecloth — over 54 inches in diameter

16. Exhibits must be freshly laundered, new, or cleaned or they will not be judged.

17. No exhibitor may make more than six entries in any lot.



Each exhibitor must make a list of all articles entered with the exhibitor’s name, class, and number of each article entered, to be given to the Superintendent on entering their items.

SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST OVERALL IN GARMENTS – SENIOR - $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR

BEST OVERALL – JUNIOR - $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR

BEST OVERALL ITEM- $5.00--SPONSORED BY HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR

QUILTS – BEST OF SHOW – All Categories –-$15.00 BY THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE

BEST MACHINE QUILTING BY NON PROFESSIONAL-- $15.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE

SPONSORED BY JENNIFER BERNARD OF HEART’S DESIRE QUILTING

BEST OF SHOW-HAND QUILTING BY INDIVIDUAL-ALL CATEGORIES--$15.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE BY THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Must be larger than 36 x 40

CLASS 1 — GARMENTS — AMATEUR

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd

$3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Lot No.

1. Dress

a. Formal

b. Casual

2. Ladies’ suit (jacket & pants)

3. Ladies’ coat

a. Coat b. Jacket c. Cape

4. Men’s jacket (suit, sport)

5. Ladies’ jumper

6. Ladies’ blouse

7. Ladies’ pants

8. Robes

a. Women’s b. Men’s c. Children’s

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DEPARTMENT H – TEXTILE (Continued) 9. Men’s slacks or shorts

10. Man’s shirt

11. Jumpsuit or overalls

12. Vest

13. Ladies’ skirt

14. Jogging suit

15. Garments made with pigskin

16. Recycled Garment

CLASS 2 — CHILDREN’S GARMENTS (For children under 12)

1. Coat

2. Dress

3. Boy’s shirt

4. Boy’s pants

5. Girl’s blouse

6. Girl’s slacks or shorts

7. Girl’s skirt

8. Play clothes

9. Pajamas

CLASS 3 — STRETCH SEWING

1. Lingerie

2. Sweaters

3. Other garments

4. T-shirt

5. Polo shirt

CLASS 4 — DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK(Handwork) CLASS 4A ─ DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK-MACHINE DONE

1. Aprons 1. Aprons

a. Fancy a. Fancy

b. Work b. Work

2. Pair of pillowslip 2. Pair of pillowslip

a. Crochet, tatted, or knitted trim a. Crochet, tatted, or knitted

b. Appliqué or Italian cutwork b. Appliqué or Italian cutwork

c. Embroidery or cross-stitch c. Embroidery or cross-stitch

d. Liquid embroidery d. Liquid embroidery

3. Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter) 3. Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter)

a. Cross-stitch or embroidery a. Cross-stitch or embroidery

b. Crochet b. Crochet

4. Luncheon Cloth (30 in. to 54 in. in diameter) 4. Luncheon Cloth (30 in. to 54 in. in diameter)


5. Bedspread 5. Bedspread


b. Crochet b. Crotchet

6. Any tatted article 6. Any tatted article

7. Comforter 7. Comforter

8. Clothing 8. Clothing

9. Throw Pillows-all categories 9. Throw Pillows-all categories

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CLASS 5A — QUILTS

Definition – A quilt is a fabric sandwich held together with hand or machine quilting stitches.

Quilts done by 1 person. The quilt top and the quilting (machine or hand) is done by the same person.

1. Bed Quilt (1 side measures 70” or more)

a. Pieced

b. Appliqué

c. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué)

d. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)

2. Wall Quilt (measures less than 70” on a side)

e. Pieced

f. Appliqué

g. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué)

h. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)

3. Small, Miniature or Doll quilt (small or doll quilts are less than 30” on the side.) (A miniature quilt looks like a full size quilt in proportion but is reproduced in

a small scale, less than 20” per side)

i. Pieced

j. Appliqué

k. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué)

l. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)

4. Other quilted items

m. Bag, purse, or tote

n. Christmas tree skirt

o. Dress

p. Jacket

q. Placemat

r. Table runner

s. Table Topper

t. Pre-printed panel quilt

u. Other household items

CLASS 5B-Team or group Quilts Blocks or pieces of the quilt were made by a team or group or the top is made by 1 person and a professional does the quilting Machine or Hand Quilter.

5. Bed Quilt (1 side measures 70” or more)

a. Pieced

b. Appliqué

c. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué)

d. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)

6. Wall Quilt (measures less than 70” on a side)

e. Pieced

f. Appliqué

g. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué)

h. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)

7. Small, Miniature or Doll quilt (small or doll quilts are less than 30” on the side.) (A miniature quilt looks like a full size quilt in proportion but is reproduced in

a small scale, less than 20” per side)

i. Pieced

j. Appliqué

k. Mixed technique (any combination of piecing and appliqué)

l. Other (embroidered, puff quilt, whole cloth, tied)

8. Other quilted items

m. Bag, purse, or tote

n. Christmas tree skirt

Note

If machine or hand quilting is

not done by displayer then

item must be exhibited in

TEAM Quilt Class 5B

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o. Dress

p. Jacket

q. Placemat

r. Table runner

s. Table Topper

t. Pre-printed panel quilt

u. Other household items

CLASS 6 — CROCHETED

1. Outerwear

2. Any article not listed using yarn

3. Any article not listed using crochet thread

4. Afghan

5. Baby afghan

6. Purse

CLASS 7 — KNITTTED

1. Outerwear

2. Sweater

3. Slippers

4. Afghan

5. Any other knitted article not listed

6. Baby afghan

CLASS 8 – DOLL CLOTHES

1. Doll’s dresses

2. Complete wardrobe (at least 5 outfits)

3. Barbie Clothes

4. Barbie Complete Wardrobe

5. American Girl Doll

CLASS 9 — MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIVE & HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES

1. Pillows, complete

a. Sofa pillow, fancy c. Novelty pillow

b. Sofa pillow, practical

2. Tea towels, set of three only

3. Potholders

4. Handmade lace 36” to 46” long

5. Wall Hangings

a. Hooked c. Crocheted

b. Looms d. Misc.

6. Accessories for baby nursery

CLASS 10 — RUGS

1. Loomed or woven

2. Hooked

3. Crocheted

CLASS 11-INTERMEDIATE DIVISION AGES 16-20

1. Clothing

2. Crocheted Article

3. Knitted Article

4. Embroidered Article

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5. Pillow Case(s)

6. Throw Pillow

7. Blanket (any type)

8. Quilt

CLASS 12-JUNIOR DIVISION AGES 15 AND UNDER

1. Clothing

2. Crocheted Article

3. Knitted Article

4. Embroidered Article

5. Pillow Case(s)

6. Throw Pillow

7. Blanket (any type)

8. Quilt

DEPARTMENT I — THE FINE ARTS Superintendent: Zibby Miller

Staffed by Boone River Area Art Guild



RULES


Pre-registration is recommended, but entries will be accepted during check-in time of the fair.

Submission of your work indicates acceptance of all conditions in this announcement.

2. Check in: Artwork must be brought to Fine Arts area by Noon on Monday of the Fair. Any work brought after that time will not be displayed.

3. Former first prize winning pictures or articles in any lot in these divisions shall not be eligible for exhibit in any succeeding Hamilton County Fair show.

4. Work must have been completed within the last 3 years.

5. Work must be original. No copies of other person’s works, photograph, or patterns. No work using reference from published (printed) material.

6. Framed pictures may not be more than 42” by 30”. This rule will be strictly adhered to — all must be hard framed and securely wired ready to hang.

7. Each artist will be allowed 3 entries in each sub-category.

8. Only dry paintings will be accepted.

9. Sculpture must not be too fragile to handle.

10. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded at the judge’s discretion.

11. Entry may be made in one class only. See explanation of categories.

12. The Superintendent has the right to remove any exhibit or part thereof that is considered inappropriate for our atmosphere.

13. All entries must remain in place until released on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Early removal of exhibits will result in loss of premium earned



EXPLANATION OF CATEGORIES

ADVANCED: Art teacher, Art degree or having more than $500 in sales per year.

AMATEUR: Anyone who exhibits as a recreational hobby and who sells less than $500 per year.

STUDENT: As listed. (The class you will be going into in fall)

CHILDREN: As listed.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Class 2 - 6 (Be sure to put SP before class)

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AWARDS

Best of Show donated by Ham. Co. Fair $ 50 plus Rosette

People’s Choice Award $ 10 plus Rosette

Webster City Federal Savings Bank Art Award $100 plus Rosette

First American Bank Art Award $100 plus Rosette

First State Bank Art Award $100 plus Rosette

Edward D. Jones Art Award $ 50 plus Rosette

Peoples Credit Union-Best Adult Oil Painting $100 plus Rosette

Best Junior Entry-Hamilton County Fairboard $ 50 plus Rosette

Prize for all classes: Blue $3.00, Red $2.00, White $1.00

CLASS 1- ADVANCED ADULT

CLASS 2 – AMATEUR ADULT

CLASS 2SP-SPECIAL NEEDS – AMATEUR ADULT

CLASS 3 – STUDENTS Grades 9-12

CLASS 3SP – SPECIAL NEEDS-STUDENTS Grades 9-12


CLASS 4SP – SPECIAL NEEDS-STUDENTS Grades 7-8


CLASS 5SP- SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS Grades 5-6

Lots and Sub-categories for above classes:

1. Oil painting

a. Landscape

b. Seascape

c. Birds or animals

d. People or group

e. Portraits

f. Miniature-25 sq. in. including frame

g. Floral

h. Miscellaneous (still life, abstract, etc.)

2. Water Based Media

a. Landscape

b. Seascape

c. Birds or animals

d. People or group

e. Portraits


g. Floral


3. Drawing

a. Landscape

b. Seascape

c. Birds or animals

d. People or group

e. Portraits


g. Floral


4. Mixed Media

a. Landscape

b. Seascape

All Classes listed to the

left need to use the lots

and subcategories that

follow.

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c. Birds or animals

d. People or group

e. Portraits


g. Floral


5. Seen in Hamilton County (any 2-dimensional art)

6. Miscellaneous

a. Printmaking-wood block, linocut, lithograph, etchings, etc.

b. Ceramics – any clay object or any glazed clay object

c. Sculpture-wood carvings or any material other than clay

d. Fiber

e. Jewelry

f. Other


CLASS 6SP – SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS Grades 1-4

CLASS 7 – STUDENTS Preschool - Kindergarten

CLASS 7SP – SPECIAL NEEDS – STUDENTS – Preschool - Kindergarten

Lots and Sub-categories for above classes:

1. Oil/Acrylic/Pastel

a. Landscape

b. Seascape

c. Birds or animals

d. People or group

e. Portraits


g. Floral


2. Water Based Media

a. Landscape

b. Seascape

c. Birds or animals

d. People or group

e. Portraits


g. Floral


3. Drawing

a. Landscape

b. Seascape

c. Birds or animals

d. People or group

e. Portraits

f. Miniatures-25 sq. in. including frame

g. Floral


4. Mixed Media

a. Landscape

b. Seascape

c. Birds or animals

d. People or group

e. Portraits

All Classes listed to the

left need to use the lots

and subcategories that

follow.

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g. Floral


5. Seen in Hamilton County (any 2-dimensional art)

6. Miscellaneous

a. Printmaking-wood block, linocut, lithograph, etchings, etc.

b. Ceramics-any clay object or any glazed clay object

c. Sculpture-wood carvings or any material other than clay

d. Fiber

e. Jewelry

f. Other

Premiums: 3.00 2.00 1.00

EXPLANATION OF LOTS

1. Oil/acrylic/pastel – painted surface, 2-dimensional (width and depth)

2. Water color – painting using water color only

3. Drawing – pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, etc.

4. Printmaking – woodblock, linocut, lithograph, etching, etc.

5. Ceramics – any clay object, any clay and glazed object

6. Sculpture/woodcarving – any 3-dimensional object made with any material other than clay.

7. Fiber – any fabric, non-utilitarian object. (If it is a rug or a placement or similar, it belongs in HOBBY CRAFT.)

8. Jewelry – any hand-made jewelry item not made from a kit. Kit items belong in HOBBY CRAFT.

9. Mixed Media – any item with equal parts of more than one of the previous lots (1-7). It may be 2 or 3-dimensional.

10. Seen in Hamilton County – 2 or 3-dimensional item using a Hamilton County reference

11. Iowa Scene – 2 or 3-dimensional item using an Iowa reference.

Note:

If you have done light drawing as a guideline and then painted it, this does not mean it is “mixed media”.

If your piece is 80% of one medium, it is classified as that medium.

DEPARTMENT J - FIRST FLOWER SHOW (Sponsored by the Hamilton County Fair &

The Town & Country Garden Club)


ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Amber Sylvester

JUDGING: 1:00 p.m., Monday of the Fair

All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon, Monday of the Fair

All exhibits will be released Thursday of the Fair at 3:00 p.m.

No pre-registration - tags may be picked up at office.

There is a Junior Artistic Design division divided into three categories (3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs. Old) in this department which any boy or girl age 15 and under may enter.


RULES

1. Entries are open to the public, excluding anyone who produces flowers for sale or is involved in flower arrangements for sale.

2. Each exhibitor may make one entry in each lot.

3. No exhibit used in collections will be considered singly.

4. No awards will be made to inferior exhibits even if there is no competition.

5. Some containers are available for horticulture. Please use clear glass containers.

6. Creativity Award—plant material may be all fresh or all dried or a combination. Accessories are permitted (rocks, wood, shells, figurines, etc.)

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7. Treated or painted materials permitted where designated. Fresh plant material is NEVER painted. NO ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, FRUIT, OR FOLIAGE PERMITTED.

8. Award of Horticulture Excellence ribbons will be given for the most outstanding entry in each of the First and Second Show Senior Horticulture Division, also an Award of Merit ribbon for the best in Senior Houseplants (Class 2, Second Show.)

9. Sweepstakes Awards will be given for the most points in the First and also Second Show Senior Horticulture Classes and for the most points in the First and also the Second Senior Artistic Classes.

10. Creativity Award ribbon will be awarded to the most outstanding exhibit in the Senior Artistic Division in both the First and Second Show.

11. Blue ribbons count 3 points. In case of tie, red ribbons count 2 and white ribbons 1 point.

12. Achievement Award ribbons will be given for the most outstanding entry in the Junior Horticulture Division in Class 4J, also for the most outstanding exhibit in the Junior Artistic Division in all three categories.

13. Entries not conforming to the schedule will not be judged.

14. Plant material used in arrangements only, do not need to be grown by the exhibitor, but plant material is required in all classes.

15. Constructed flowers or plant forms of recognizable plant materials are permitted.

16. Horticulture exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor and NAMED as to the variety where possible. Correct botanical labeling will increase the educational value of the show and may be the determining factor if all other aspects are equal. Potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least 3 months.

17. The Superintendent has the right to remove from the hall any exhibit or part thereof which is unsightly.

18. Flags are not allowed in designs, but may be displayed above or in front of a design.

19. The judge will refuse to place designs containing primary or secondary noxious weeds. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In articles having no competition, judge will not award a top premium unless he/she feels exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.)

20. Special ribbon for best arrangement by first time exhibitor in arrangements for senior - 1st and 2nd show and junior 1st show. Please indicate on tag.

21. Your schedule is the law of the show. Read it carefully.

22. If foliage is grown with flowers, it should be shown.

23. The 5 specimens in mixed colors categories can be 5 shades of the same color.

24. In Horticulture Show, in categories calling for more than one specimen, all stems should be the same length.

25. Top awards in both Horticulture and Design Divisions may be awarded only to exhibits scoring 95 or above.

26. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in the Design Division.

27. The following are not permitted in flower shows: natural bird’s nests, stuffed birds, butterflies, or other insects, fish, birds, or animals, or cut fruit or vegetables. Also, wild bird feathers except those for which there is a hunting season in Iowa are not permitted.



PRIMARY NOXIOUS WEEDS

Buckthorn - Rhamnus sp. L. except R. Frangula

Bull Thistle - Cirsium Vulgare (Savi) Tenora

Canada Thistle - Cirsium Arvense (I) Scop

Field Bindweed - Convolvulus arvenisis L. creeping jennie or pea vine

Hoary Cress - Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. whitetop or perennial pepper grass

Horsenettle - Solanim carolinese L. bull nettle

Leafy Spurge - Euphorbia Esula L.

Musk Thistle - Carduus nutans L.

Perennial Sowthistle - Sonchus arvensis L.

Quackgrass - Agropyron repens (I.) Veauv.

Russian Knapweed - Centaurea repens L.

Tall Thistle - Cirsium altissimum (L.) Spring-field thistle

SECONDARY NOXIOUS WEEDS

Buckhorn Plantain - Plantago Ianceloate L. - rib grass

Cocklebur - Xanthium Strumarium L.

Wild Sunflower - Helianthus annus L. - common sunflower

Curly dock - Rumex crispus L. - sour dock, yellow dock

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Poison hemlock - Conium maculatum L. - deadly hemlock

Puncturevine - Tribulus terrestrus L. - caltrop, burnut, tackweed

Red sorrel - Rumex acetosella L. sheep sorrel

Smooth dock - Rumex altissumum Wood - pale dock

Teasel - Dipsacus sp.

Velvetleaf - Abutilon theophrasti Medic - button weed, Indian mallow

Wild carrot - Brassica Kaber (DC.) L. C. Wheeler var - Queen Anne’s Lace

Wild mustard - Pinnatifida (Stokes) L. C. Wheeler

AWARDS

DESIGN THAT BEST DEPICTS THEME OF SHOW— $5.00

OVERALL JUNIOR ENTRY — $3.00

BEST COLOR COLLECTION — $5.00

A Special $10 award in honor of Betty Nail

For the best entry in the Petite Design Division

Given by Town & Country Garden Club and Betty Nail’s Family

A Special $5 award in honor of James Sylvester

For the best entry in Class 3a-Child’s Luncheon Tray

Given by the Town & Country Garden Club and the Sylvester Family

A Special $5 award in honor of James Sylvester

For the best entry in Class 15-“It’s A Small World

Given by the Town & Country Garden Club and the Sylvester Family

ALL HORTICULTURE MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR

National Council Accredited Flower Show Judges will do the judging. The “Standard System of Award” will be used as set forth in the “Handbook for Flower Shows,” 2007 Edition and authorized revisions. Decisions of the judges will be final.

Class 1 Senior Horticulture (First Show)

Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75

Lot

1. Ageratum, 2 sprays

2. Amaranths, 1 stalk (Summer Poinsettia)

3. Amaranths, 1 stalk, any other variety

4. Asters, single, 3 blooms

5. Asters, double, 3 blooms, mixed colors

6. Asters, Pompom, 1 spray

7. Bachelor Buttons, 3 stems, mixed colors

8. Balsam, 2 stalks, mixed colors

9. Begonia, Tuberous, 1 bloom and a leaf in a shallow dish

10. Bells of Ireland, 2 stalks, do not remove leaves

11. Calendula, 3 blooms

12. Candytuft, 3 sprays, mixed colors

13. Cannas, 1 flowered stalk

a. New type b. Old type

14. Carnations, 2 sprays, mixed colors

15. Celosia, crested, 1 bloom

16. Celosia, plumed, 1 stem

17. Chrysanthemum, single, annual, 1 spray

18. Chrysanthemum, double cushion, perennial, 1 spray

19. Chrysanthemum, single, perennial, 1 spray

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20. Cleome, 1 spray

21. Coleus, 3 laterals, mixed colors

22. Coreopsis, 3 stems

23. Cosmos, 3 sprays, mixed colors

24. Daisy Gloriosa, single, 3 blooms

25. Daisy Gloriosa, double, 3 blooms

26. Daisy Shasta, single, 3 stems

27. Daisy Shasta, double, 3 stems

28. Delphinium, Hybrid, 1 spike

29. Dianthus, (Pink), 5 stems, mixed colors

30. Gaillardia, perennial, 3 blooms

31. Golden Glow, 1 spray

32. Helenium, perennial, 1 spray

33. Helichrysum, (Strawflower), 3 blooms, mixed colors

34. Hemerocallis, (Day Lily), 1 stalk

a. Yellow c. Red e. Any other color

b. Orange d. Pink

35. Hibiscus, 1 bloom, any color

36. Hosta, 3 leaves, may be different variety

a. Small b. Medium c. Large d. Ex-large e. Miniature Collection-5 or more different specimens exhibited in separate containers

and labeled/named individually, but kept together in some matter.

37. Larkspur, single, 3 sprays, mixed colors

38. Larkspur, double, 3 sprays, mixed colors

39. Lily, (Tiger), 1 scape

40. Lily, (Asiatic hybrid), 1 scape

41. Lily, (Trumpet hybrid), 1 scape

42. Lily, (Oriental hybrid), 1 scape

43. Lily, (any true lily not listed), 1 scape

44. Marigold, dwarf, (French), 2 sprays, mixed colors

45. Marigold, African, (2 to 5 inches), 2 blooms, mixed colors

46. Marigold, new (named), 1 bloom

47. Marigold, 5 stems, different blooms

48. Nasturtium, single, 5 blooms

49. Nasturtium, double, 5 blooms, mixed colors

50. Nicotiana, 1 stalk

51. Pansies, 5 blooms, different colors

52. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, white, 1 spray

53. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, red, 1 spray

54. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, pink, 1 spray

55. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, purple, 1 spray

56. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, pink, bi-color, 1 spray

57. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, purple, bi-color, 1 spray

58. Petunias, single, ruffled or fringed, yellow, 1 spray

59. Petunias, double, white, 1 spray

60. Petunias, double, red, 1 spray

61. Petunias, double, pink, 1 spray

62. Petunias, double, purple, 1 spray

63. Petunias, double, pink, bi-color, 1 spray

64. Petunias, double, purple, bi-color, 1 spray

65. Petunias, double, yellow, 1 spray

66. Petunias, new (named), 1 spray

67. Rudbeckra, 3 blooms

68. Salpiglossis, 3 blooms, mixed colors

69. Salvia, blue, 3 spikes

70. Salvia, red, 3 spikes

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71. Scabiosa, 3 stems, mixed colors

72. Snapdragons, 3 stalks, mixed colors

73. Stocks, 2 stems, mixed colors

74. Sunflower, 1 seeded head

75. Sunflower, 1 flower head and stem (stem not over 15 inches)

76. Sweet Peas, annual, 5 stems, mixed colors

77. Sweet Peas, perennial, 3 stems

78. Tritoma (red hot poker), 1 stalk

79. Verbena, 3 sprays, mixed colors

80. Zinnia, small, (under 2 inches), 3 blooms, mixed colors

81. Zinnia, medium, (2 to 4 inches),3 blooms, mixed colors

82. Zinnia, large, (4 to 6 inches, 3 blooms, mixed colors

83. Zinnia, Fantasy, (ruffled or quilled), 3 blooms, mixed colors

84. Zinnia, bi-color, 3 blooms, mixed colors

85. Zinnia, 5 mixed colors

86. Zinnia, new for this year

87. Color collection, pink, 5 specimens, (named)

88. Color collection, red, 5 specimens, (named)

89. Color collection, yellow, 5 specimens, (named)

90. Color collection, white, 5 specimens, (named)

91. Color collection, purple, 5 specimens, (named)

92. Any annual, new for this year, (named)

93. Any perennial, new for this year, (named)

94. Horticulture collection, 5 specimens, mixed colors, (named)

95. Herbs, 5 kinds, (named)

96. Balloon flower, 1 stalk

97. Impatiens, a spray, any color

98. Shrubs & Trees- (No Longer than 30” in length, Arboreal Award Rosette available.)

A. Branch grown for beauty of foliage.

1) Shrub

2) Tree – deciduous

B. Evergreen

1) Branch suitable for flower arranging

2) 3 different specimens – named

C. Flowering Shrub (in bloom – deciduous)

D. Fruited branch for birds.

SENIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION

“”Building on Cherished Traditions”

Designs are judged by scale of points as follows:

Conformance (to schedule requirements) 20

Design (elements organized/principles of design) 42

Artistic Concept (in selection and/or organization) 12

Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) 10

Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) 16

100

Premiums 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00

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Section A. Table Artistry – a functional table. Staged in a space 24” wide with a tablecloth overhang of 12”. Place setting for one with no flatware. Design to fit a full-sized table. (Table Artistry Award Rosette available.)

Class 1 “4-H Food Stand” (A picnic table setting)

Class 2 “Goodies in Grandma’s Kitchen” (a luncheon setting using collectible type dishes)

Class 3 “Future Ragbrai Rider” (A child’s Luncheon Tray)

Section B. Designer’s Choice – your choice of plant materials. (Designer’s Choice Award Rosette available.)

Class 4 “Bicycle Built for Two” (using two containers)

Class 5 “Wheels on the Bike Go Round and Round” (Your idea)

Class 6 “Pedaling up a Storm!” (Showing Motion)

Section C. Distinction – all dried plant materials. (Award of Distinction Rosette available.)

Class 7 “Chain Reaction” (Your Idea)

Class 8 “Autumn Bike Ride” (Your Idea)

Class 9 “Summer Heat (Your Idea)

Section D. Tricolor – must be all fresh plant material. (Tricolor Award Rosette available.)

Class 10 “Riding to the River” (Expansion of water)

Class 11 “Sweet Corn Feed” (Using Corn in the design)

Class 12 “Celebration” (Your Idea)

Section E. Petite – small or miniature design. (Petite Award Rosette available.)

Class 13 “Itsy Bitsy Refreshments” (Miniature—all fresh Design in a doll’s cup)

Class 14 “Tiny Pedals” (Miniature Design-Designer’s Choice of Plant Material)

Class 15 “It’s a Small World” (A small 8” design-Designer’s Choice of Materials)

JUNIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION

Premium: 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 Section F. Juniors (age categories: 3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs old) Class 16 – “Pedal Pull” (your interpretation) Class 17 – “Pet Show” (your interpretation) Class 18 – “Lemonade Stand” (your interpretation) Class 19 – “Racing to Finish” (your interpretation) Class 20 – “Lunchtime” (using a basket in the design)

DEPARTMENT K - SECOND FLOWER SHOW (Sponsored by the Hamilton County Fair)


ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Amber Sylvester

JUDGING: 1:00 p.m., Friday of the Fair

All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon, Friday of the Fair.

All exhibits will be released Sunday of the Fair at 5:00 p.m.

No pre-registration - tags may be picked up at office.

There is a Junior Horticulture Design division divided into three categories (3-6 yrs old, 7-10 yrs old, 11-15 yrs. Old) in this department which any boy or girl age 15 and under may enter.

Entry Fee: .50 per judged entry, which will be deducted form premium check. All entries will receive a ribbon and premium.

SAME RULES AS FIRST FLOWER SHOW

GLADIOLUS

Specimens will be judged on:

Color 20% Size 5%

Form 10% Stem and Stalk 25%

Number Florets 10% Substance & Texture 10%

Placement 10% Pose 10%

In measuring Gladiolus, measure lowest floret at widest point.

Gladiolus size:

Miniature: under 2-1/2 inches Large: 3-1/2 to 4 inches

Medium: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches Giant: over 4 inches

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ROSE


Color 25% Size 10%

Foliage 10% Stem and Stalk 10%

Form 25% Substance & Texture 20%

DAHLIAS


Color 20% Pose 5%

Depth 5% Size 10%

Distinction 5% Stem and Stalk 10%

Foliage 10% Substance & Texture 15%

Form 20%

Note: When more than one specimen is called for, they must be the same color unless otherwise specified below.

AWARDS

DESIGN THAT BEST DEPICTS OF THE SHOW — $5.00

BEST OVERALL DAHLIA, SENIOR — $5.00

BEST OVERALL GLADIOLAS, SENIOR --$3.00

BEST AFRICAN VIOLET, SENIOR --$3.00

BEST JUNIOR CUT FLOWER — $2.00

BEST JUNIOR HOUSEPLANT --- $2.00

A Special $5 Award in honor of James Sylvester

Will be given to the Best Entry in Class 11—“Grandpa’s Favorite Tool

Given by the Sylvester Family

A Special $5 Award in honor of James Sylvester

Will be given to the Best Entry in Class 2—“Flea Market Find”

Given by the Sylvester Family

ALL HORTICULTURE MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR

Class 1 Senior Horticulture (Second Show)

Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75

Lot No.

1. Gladiolus, true miniature (up to 2-1/2 inches)

a. Red, 1 spike e. Purple, 1 spike

b. White, 1 spike f. Green, 1 spike

c. Bi-color, 1 spike g. Wine, 1 spike

d. Yellow, 1 spike h. Pink, 1 spike

2. Gladiolus, medium (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches)

a. Red, 1 spike e. Green, 1 spike

b. White, 1 spike f. Pink, 1 spike

c. Yellow, gold, or orange, g. Black or wine, 1 spike

1 spike h. Bi-color, 1 spike

d. Purple, lavender, or blue, 1 spike

3. Gladiolus, large (3-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches)

a. Red, 1 spike e. Green, 1 spike

b. White, 1 spike f. Pink, 1 spike

c. Yellow, gold, or orange, g. Black or wine, 1 spike

1 spike h. Bi-color, 1 spike

d. Purple, lavender, or blue, 1 spike

4. Gladiolus, giant (over 4-1/2 inches)

a. red, 1 spike e. Purple, lavender, or blue,

b. White, 1 spike 1 spike

c. Yellow, gold, or orange, f. Green, 1 spike

1 spike g. Black or wine, 1 spike

d. Pink, 1 spike h. Bi-color, 1 spike

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5. Gladiolus, collection, 5 mixed colors

6. Decorative Dahlias - A size (8” or bigger)

a. White g. Red

b. Yellow h. Dark Red

c. Orange or flame i. Light blend

d. Bronze j. Dark blend

e. Light or dark pink k. Bi-color

f. Lavender or purple l. Variegated

7. Decorative Dahlias - B (6-8”)& BB size (4-6”)

a. White g. Red






8. Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias - A size (8” or bigger)

a. White g. Red






9. Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlias - B (6-8”) & BB size (4-6”)

a. White g. Red






10. Dahlias, pompom - up to 2”

a. White f. Dark Red b. Yellow g. Purple or lavender c. Bronze h. Pink d. Orange i. Any other color e. Flame Red

11. Dahlias, miniature - over 2-1/2” to 3-1/2”

a. White f. Dark Red

b. Yellow g. Purple or lavender

c. Bronze h. Pink

d. Orange i. Any other color

e. Flame Red

12. Dahlias, balls - over 3-1/2”

a. White f. Dark Red

b. Yellow g. Purple or lavender

c. Bronze h. Pink

d. Orange i. Any other color

e. Flame Red

13. Any other Dahlia not listed above

14. Rose, Hybrid Tea, 1 specimen bloom, without side buds, named

a. White & near white g. Orange & orange blend m. Pink blend

b. Light Yellow h. Orange-pink & orange-pink blend n. Medium red

c. Medium Yellow i. Orange-red & orange-red blend o. Dark red

d. Deep Yellow j. Light pink p. Red blend

e. Yellow Blend k. Medium pink q, Mauve

f. Apricot & apricot blend l. Deep pink r. Russet

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15. Rose, Floribunda, 1 bloom or spray shown as naturally grown, named







16. Rose, Grandiflora, 1 specimen bloom or spray, named







17. Rose, Climbing, 1 bloom or spray shown as naturally grown, named

18. Rose, Miniature, 1 specimen bloom, named







19. Rose, Miniature, spray, naturally grown with more than 1 bloom or bud, named







20. Rose, Mini-Flora, 1 bloom or spray, named







21. Rose, Shrub, 1 bloom or spray







22. Polyanatha Rose, 1 bloom or spray

23. Miscellaneous Roses

a. Rose Collection, 5 mixed colors

b. Rose, new for this year, named variety, 1 stem

c. Rose Cycle of Bloom, same variety: 1 bud (color must show); 1-exhibition state; 1-full-bown (stamens must show)

24. Window-Box (not over 24” long or 8” wide) or Urn (not over 15” in diameter)- Your choice of plants and number - (Must have been grown together at least 30 days)

25. Ornamental grasses, 3 specimens, named

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Class 2 Senior Horticulture (Second Show)

Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75

Lot

1. African Violets (blooming plants) single crown

a. Single White g. Double Purple

b. Single Pink h. Double Red

c. Single Purple i. Double Bi-color

d. Single Red j. Miniature, any color

e. Single Bi-color k. Double White

f. Double Pink

2. Fibrous Begonia, single flowered

3. Fibrous Begonia, double bloom

4. Fibrous Begonia, angel wing

5. Any other Begonias not listed

6. Cactus, 1 only — identify

7. Succulent, 1 only — identify

8. Cactus and/or succulents, at least 3 different varieties in one container.

9. Geranium, single or double flowered

10. Fern

11. Baby Tears

12. Any unusual plant

a. Foliage

b. Flowering

VINES POTTED

13. Ivy 15. Pothos

14. Philodendron 16. Any other variety, named

HANGING GREEN PLANTS

17. Spider or Airplane 20. Swedish Ivy

18. Wandering Jew 21. Any other hanging plants not listed

19. Piggy Back

SENIOR ARTISTIC DIVISION

“Building on Cherished Traditions”

Class 3 (Second Show)

Premiums: 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00

Lot 1 Door Design: “My Garden”—suitable to hang on a door 3’ x 6’5”-Designer’s Choice of plant materials

Lot 2 “Flea Market Find”—A design staged in a provided niche 16” x 20” x 9 ½” deep (limited to 4 entries)

Lot 3 “Grandma’s Favorite Vase”—to be staged on a pedestal

Lot 4 “The Old Swimming Hole”—your idea

Lot 5 “Library Book Sale”—your idea

Lot 6 “My Favorite Valentine”—your idea

Lot 7 “Pedals to Petals”—your idea

Lot 8 “Recycle, Recycle, Recycle”—your interpretation

Lot 9 “Walk in the Park”—your interpretation

Lot 10 “Afternoon at the Beach”—your interpretation

Lot 11 “Grandpa’s Favorite Tool”—your interpretation

Lot 12 “Family Portrait”—your interpretation

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JUNIOR HORTICULTURE DIVISION - Under Age 16

Class 4

Premiums 1.25 1.00 .75

Lot

1. Marigolds, French, 3 sprays, one color

2. Marigolds, Large, 3 blooms, one color

3. Petunia, 2 sprays, mixed colors

4. Zinnia, large, 2 blooms, mixed colors

5. Zinnia, small, 3 sprays, mixed colors

6. Gladiolus, any size, one spike

7. Bachelor Button, 3 stems, mixed colors

8. Collection of 3 different specimens that attract butterflies to your garden

9. A dish garden of 3 or more plants

10. Any houseplant in bloom

11. Any houseplant grown for its foliage may include 1 or more plants of the same kind.

12. Cactus or succulent plant - 1 only

DEPARTMENT L - PHOTOGRAPHY SUPERINTENDENT: Karen Daniels



RULES

Registration: July 16-20, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. July 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is recommended but entries will be accepted until Noon, Monday of the Fair.

1. All entries must be in place by Noon Monday of the Fair.

2. All photographs must be mounted and unframed. There should be no hooks or wires attached. Do NOT cover photos with acetate or glass. Maximum size is 16” x 20” (including matting.) NOTE: The ideal size for Iowa State Fair photo display are those which are 11” x 14” (including matting.)

3. Attach entry tag to the lower left corner in back.

4. No work previously exhibited in Hamilton County Fair Open Class will be accepted. Work must be original and the work of the photographer. Amateur work only please.

5. Up to 2 works per photographer per lot for Seniors — 3 for Juniors.

6. Junior class (15 and under) with blue entry tags. Junior age categories are as follows: 1-6 years old, 7-12 years old and 13-15 years old. May enter any class. All juniors will receive a participant ribbon.

7. Special needs will have a red entry tag. Special needs include anyone from the Friends Forever, Nursing Homes or Special Ed Classes.

8. Judge will decide which ribbons are to be awarded. In articles having no competition, judge will not award the top premium unless he/she feels the exhibit is worthy of one. In case of ties, more than one ribbon may be awarded (except for rosettes and special awards.)



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SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST OF SHOW IN COLOR CLASS — $25 & ROSETTE

BEST OF SHOW IN BLACK & WHITE CLASS — $25 & ROSETTE

BEST JUNIOR ENTRY---$25 & ROSETTE

Premiums: 3.00 2.00 1.00

CLASS 1

Lot

1. Color — Landscape

2. Color — People

3. Color — Animal, bird, etc., (any live creature)

4. Color — Things

5. Color — Plants

CLASS 2

Lot

1. Black & White — Landscape

2. Black & White — People

3. Black & White — Animal, bird, etc. (any live creature)

4. Black & White — Things

5. Black & White — Plants

CLASS 3

Lot

1. Special Occasions — Holidays, birthdays, weddings, etc.

2. Before and After

3. Previous Hamilton County Fairs

4. Photos taken with a disposable camera or the like

5. Sports action black & white or color

CLASS 4

Lot

1. Anything Goes! Tones, solarized, tinted, computer enhanced, etc. Must be done in photographic paper and involve a photographic process at some point in the creation. Must have original photo to compare. (Black & White or Color)

Exhibitors must

indicate on the entry

tag the type of

camera that was used

to take the photo

(such as digital,

disposable, 35 mm).

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4-H AND VOAG-FFA DEPARTMENT Hamilton County Extension Office Phone 832-9597

311 Bank Street, Webster City, IA 50595 Iowa State University Extension Region 7

Cheryll Entriken – County Youth & 4-H Coordinator

Susan Schmitz, Office Assistant

Yvonne Nilles, Horticulturist

Bryan Whaley, 4-H & Youth State Field Specialist, Region 7

Jerry Chizek, Regional 7 Director

VOAG INSTRUCTORS

Steve Olson -- VoAg Instructor, South Hamilton

Herb Strasser -- VoAg Instructor, NE Hamilton

Kurt Veldhuizen -- VoAg Instructor, Webster City

COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL

Cody Grunwald Brittany Nicholson Cameron Mitchell

Josi Dinsdale Angela DeLaRiva Nick Schmitz

Mara Bore Zach Puls Brandon Carlson

Nicole Heinrichs Mandy Teig Coyce Carlson

Jan Ryered Michaela Sogard Brittany Carlson

Camberia Hoffman Kylee King Lena Gripp

Gina Moline Erin Anderson Whitney Schutt

Morgan Shannon Shelly Boman Molly Greenfield

Colin Heinrichs Katie Short Sarah Elm

Cheynne Grunwald Megan Hughes Stephen Chamness

Garrett Gourley Olivia Young Kaleigh Greufe

Jared Doolittle Jenna Short Lillaian Chamness

Katie Holdgrafer Madalyn Anderson Steven Chamness

Bridget Moriarty Hannah Fritz Truman Chamness

Morgan Gourley Landon Johnson Leah Meyer

Tanner Hild Samuel Boman Jacob Ratzke

Kayla Csarlson John Mauach

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2011-2012 COUNTY PROJECT LEADERS Aerospace – Cheryll Entriken Bucket/Bottle Calf – Whitney Holt / Jaclyn MacRunnel /Nate Hay Jr. Leaders: Katie Holdgrafer, Steven Chamness Bottle Lamb – Whitney Holt/Brad Burtnett

Jr. Leaders: Garrett Gourley, Tanner Hild, Raquel Holt

Clothing – Pam Henderson & Alice Heinrichs

Communications – Cheryll Entriken

Dog Obedience – Virgene Monthei & Donna Moore

Jr. Leaders: Whitney Schutt, Olivia Young

Food & Nutrition – Donna Ryherd , Jenna Short

Jr. Leaders: Jan Ryherd, Erin Anderson,

Katie Short, Meagan Hughes

Goats-Dairy—Cindy McCollough, Nick Schmidt

Horticulture – Yvonne Nilles

Horse – Anna Green & Virgene Monthei, Jeri Elliott

Jr. Leaders: Zach Puls, Elizabeth Welke, Brittany Nicholson

Photography – Dave Entriken & Bill Huegerich

Poultry – Jr. Leaders: Tanner Hild

Rabbit – Jean Holt, Afton Holt

Jr. Leaders: Jan Ryherd, Raquel Holt, Ashley Dilley

Swine – Jr Leader: Kylee King

Vet Science-Dr. Michelle Brim

Visual Arts – Jan Ryherd

Woodworking – Steve Carlson, Dave Entriken

HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H CLUBS Boone Boosters

Alice Heinrichs, Pat Rittscher, Donna Ryherd,

Tammy Greenfield, Amy Shannon, Wendi Dinsdale

Cass Red Cardinals

Terry Gourley, Sue Burtnett, Wendell Doolittle,

Mark Hild, Dawn Holdgrafer,

Clear Lake Sailors

Kathy & Marv Ness, Cathy Stakey, Carol Carlson,

Suzanne Sogard, Alison Hassebrock

Freedom Flickers

Coleen Young, Kathy Anderson, Sherry Leksell,

Freedom Warriors

Theo Boman, Ted Mitchell, Mike Maubach, Frances Owens

Kamrar Komets

Brandon & Lisa Tapper

Lyon Kings

Jean Holt, Gail Johnson

Stratford Spirit

Sharon Bergman, Jenna Williams

W H H

Glenda Meyer, Lori Ratzke

Complete schedule of fair activities is at the

front of fair book.

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GENERAL RULES FOR ALL VOAG-FFA AND 4-H EXHIBITORS

1 Entries are open to students who are regularly enrolled in

Hamilton Vocational Agriculture departments or active FFA

members in a Hamilton County FFA Chapter, who have

retained active membership until November 30, following the

fourth National FFA Convention after graduation from high

school, and/or, entries are open to bonafide Hamilton County 4-

H members who have filed 4-H Project Enrollments in the

Extension Office, given a presentation at local club meetings

during the current club year. Entrants failing to comply with

any of the rules are not eligible to exhibit.

2 Swine and sheep entries are open to out-of-county townships

that border and/or Hamilton County 4-H and FFA members.

Beef and horse entries are open to 4-H and FFA members in

adjoining counties.

3 All entries must be in the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m.,

Friday, June 22, 2012. 4 Insofar as possible diligence will be used to insure the safety of

all animals and articles entered for exhibition, but UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES will the Fair Board or Department

Superintendent be responsible for any loss, injury or damage.

5 All entries must be made in the name of the member and be the

property of the member, except for Horse Department.

6 All exhibitors must have records complete and/or up-to-date at

the designated time after the fair to be eligible for premium

money and to be allowed to exhibit at the County Fair. (VoAg-

FFA - October 1st and 4-H- September 1st )

7 Judges' decisions will be final and awards made on their

decisions.

8 All exhibitors are to assist with the care and upkeep of the

exhibit buildings during the fair. This will include regular

cleanup of all exhibit buildings, carry refuse to designated

areas.

9 Exhibits are to be the outgrowth of project work done during

the year and not the result of work done in other organizations.

10 Each exhibit entered must be a result of a different learning

experience.

11 Exhibits are to be entered and removed at the designated time

in the schedule of events.

12 Rule infractions will be subject to the forfeiture of premiums,

stripped of any titles, and one year suspension from showing at

the County Fair.

13 Officials request that there be no commercial advertising in or

around 4-H or FFA buildings.

14 CONDUCT -Any false representation, interference or

unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of any exhibitor or his/her

family to judges or officials will be dealt with by the Hamilton

County Fair Board according to the equities of the case. Any

failures to comply with rules governing county fair exhibition

will be dealt with by the County Fair Board.

15 It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to know the fair rules.

16 On any large exhibits selected for state fair, the 4-H’er will be

responsible for transporting to and from the state fair.

Purple - $1.75 Blue - $1.50 Red - $1.25 White - $1.00

State Fair - $5.00 Alternate State Fair - $2.00

General State Fair Exhibit Rules

1. 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.

2. 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 program.

3. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description size

guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods

will be disqualified and not put on public display.

4. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:

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

Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards,

model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size.

Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat

(unfolded) dimensions.

Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width

and 12” in depth.

5. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes

insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used

in any exhibit.

6. Copyright materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit

that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors

must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when

using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit

to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits.

(See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright

information for 4-H’ers,)

7. The 4-H’er’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 conference

judge, judges evaluation comments on the exhibits and a blue,

red, or white exhibitor’s ribbon will be awarded. Refer to exhibit

class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each

class. Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects

8. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to

be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond

briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

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.

9. All judges’ decisions are final.

10. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the

name of the county, class number, and exhibitor’s name.

11. No entry fee is required. 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.

12. All exhibits must reach the 4-H Exhibits Building on entry day,

Tuesday, August 7th. Exceptions: Exhibitors participating in

alternative evaluation/educational learning experiences will

enter exhibits as determined for program participation.

13. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, August 19th, and checked

out with the department superintendents before being removed

from the 4-H Exhibits Building. RELEASE TIME 7:00 PM –

8:30 PM, Sunday, August 19th, or Monday, August 20th, 9:00-

11:30 AM. All persons picking up (one or more) exhibits must

adhere to this schedule and county assigned time.


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Other Exhibit Information

1. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, July 29th and checked

out with their club leader(s) before being removed from the 4-H

Exhibits Building. RELEASE TIME 5:00 PM, Sunday, JULY

29th, All persons picking up (one or more) exhibits must adhere

to this schedule. Rule infractions will be subject to the forfeiture

of premiums and one year suspension from showing at the

County Fair.

2. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that

have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part

of an exhibit. The Hamilton County Fair and Iowa State

University Extension will use diligence to insure the safety of

articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement.

However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by

accident, fire, theft, etc.

3. The Hamilton County Fair management will in no case assume

or pay transportation or delivery charges on articles sent for

exhibition.

WORK SCHEDULE

MOVE EXTENSION OFFICE - Friday, July 19, 2012 – 2:00 p.m.--Set Up Exhibit Building and after set up----move Extension Office- FREEDOM WARRIORS

FAIR SPRUCE UP/CLEAN UP Monday, July 23, 2012- 9:00 - 12:00 noon

Clean Livestock Barns and Put up Stall Cards --- All 4--H & FFA Livestock Exhibitors!!!

AFTER FAIR CLEAN-UP - Sunday, July 29 - after 6:00 p.m. Clean Exhibit Building – FREEDOM FLICKERS & KAMRAR KOMETS

SALE DAY CLEAN-UP - Monday, July 30 - After Sale Clean-up - Move Extension Office – CLEAR LAKE SAILORS

HOST AND HOSTESS SCHEDULE

1. Wear the 4-H uniform. (4-H T-shirt or blouse/shirt with the 4-H emblem) 2. SMILE! Walk up and down aisles to keep a close watch on exhibits, greet people and answer their questions. (No sitting!) 3. Keep floors free from litter. 4. Remember both sides of the building need to be watched. 5. Each club needs to make their own schedule during their assigned time with at least two members on each side per shift. Leaders or parents may also be used as hosts. One adult needs to be on duty at all times.

TUESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. -- 4-H Foundation, Volunteers,

4-H Parents & Staff WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. -- Cass Red Cardinals 3:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. – Freedom Warriors THURSDAY 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Freedom Flickers 3:30- 9:00 p.m. -- Boone Boosters

FRIDAY 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Clear Lake Sailors 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. --- Lyon Kings SATURDAY 10:00 - 3:30 p.m. – Stratford Spirit 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Kamrar Komets & W H H SUNDAY 1:00-5:00 p.m. – Hamilton County Extension Council

JUDGING SCHEDULE 4-H Home Economics, Visual Arts, Poster Art, Personal

Development—Done in Coop Building

Photography, Science, Mechanics and Engineering, Ag & Natural

Resources-Done in Van Diest Building

Monday July 23

4-H Clubs are scheduled below:

8:30 am Freedom Flickers, Cass Red Cardinals

9:15 am Freedom Warriors, Boone Boosters

10:00 am Clear Lake Sailors

11:00 am Stratford Spirit, Kamrar Komets

12:00 – 1:00 pm NOON BREAK

1:00 pm Lyon Kings

1:45 pm W.H.H.

Clubs that are scheduled to be judged in the morning will

have all their exhibits judged during that time, moving from

department to department. Those clubs scheduled for afternoon

will have all their exhibits judged during that time, moving from

department to department.

EXCEPTION: Garden, which is done on Wednesday, July 25th in

the afternoon. Horticulture exhibits are NOT conference judged.

4-H Garden – Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:00 – 1:00 p..m. - Check-in

1:00 p.m. - Judging

Release of all 4-H and FFA Exhibits

Sunday, July 29 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Any

exhibits leaving the Exhibit Building prior to 5:00 p.m. will mean

forfeiture of premium to the exhibitor.

4-H CLUB BOOTH COMPETITION All

booths located in the 4-H Exhibit Building will be judged during the

fair at some time on Wednesday or Thursday. Criteria for

evaluation will include:

1. Attractiveness 2. Originality 3. Neatness

4. Organization 5. One focal point

6. Clarity - all exhibits visible and clearly identified

Each club should decorate their booth with the 2012 Hamilton

County Fair Theme “Building on Cherish Traditions” OR the

State 4-H Conference Theme “Brighten Your World”.

Premiums for Club Booth competition:

1st - $15.00; 2nd - $12.50; 3rd - $10.00; All Others - $5.00

DEPARTMENT 1 - CLASS A

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LOT NUMBER: 204 - Junior Pride of Iowa Exhibit

205 - Intermediate/Senior Pride of Iowa Exhibit

PRIDE OF IOWA CONTEST

1 The Pride of Iowa Contest will be held Thursday, July

26, at the Coop Building, beginning at 5 p.m. Times will

be assigned.

2 Contestants may select any recipe using at least one

ingredient which is an outstanding product of Iowa. (Such

as meat, dairy projects, corn, oatmeal, etc.) CATEGORIES

FOR THE CONTEST ARE AS FOLLOWS: beverage,

main dishes, desserts, salads and snacks.

3 Contestants must provide their own ingredients and

equipment. No mixes will be used for the Pride of Iowa

product, but a mix may be used as an ingredient.

Contestants will provide their own small appliances which

they intend to use in the preparation of their product. (A

second purpose of the contest is to promote the use of the

small appliances.) Contestants may bring the product

already completed to be used for judging and sampling by

audience members. Please do not depend on ovens to

complete product.

4 Each contestant must make a poster which includes the

recipe used, their name, club name, and source of the

recipe. Posters will be used during the presentation and

must be left with the finished product. Note about

copyright issue: 4-H’er needs to give credit to where

the recipe was found. Recipe should not be duplicated

and distributed without the publisher’s approval. 5 The contestants will prepare the product as they would at

home.

There is no speaking involved in the presentation. Contestants

will have 10 minutes to prepare their product.

1 All members will appear in 4-H uniform during

preparation time. Hair will be pulled back, a scarf or a hair net will be

used. Also, an apron should be worn.

2 Award presentations will follow the competitions.

Premiums: Blue - $5.00 Red -$4.00 White - $3.00

DEPARTMENT 1 - CLASS A

CHALLENGE CLASS

See General rules and Regulations 1-15.

1 Any 4-H member (boy or girl) is eligible to enter. Member

DOES NOT have to be enrolled in the 4-H Food and Nutrition

project.

2 Members may enter one entry.

3 Entry should be made to the Hamilton County Extension Office

by June 22.

4 Enter with other home economics and exhibit building exhibits

at designated club time on Monday, July 23rd.

5 Entry should be placed on a firm paper plate or flat cardboard

which is labeled with the member's name and club in an incon-

spicuous place. Place food in plastic bag.

6 The purpose of this class is to use only the following recipe to -

make, bake and present your best 5 scones. Be sure to use

ingredients listed; do not substitute ingredients or change

amounts. 7 We have a separate challenge class for 4-H members and a class

for adults. (Adults eligible for this class include volunteers and those

related to 4-H’ers). All Challenge Class recipes are judged on

Monday, July 23rd after the other static exhibits. Adults are to bring

their entries the morning of July 23rd to the COOP Building at the

fairgrounds. No written recipe or write up is required for this class.

Recipe for 4-H Challenge Class Skinny Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones

Source www.skinnytaste.com

2/3 cup cold milk 3/4 cup sugar

1 large eggs

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour (stir to lighten before measuring)

1 cups white whole wheat flour, Sifted

½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoons baking Powder

3 tablespoons chilled butter (must be cold – cut into small pieces

3/4 cup chocolate chips 1 egg white lightly beaten

1 ½ teaspoons sugar

Cooking spray or parchment paper Directions: Preheat oven 375

1. In a medium bowl, combine the 1st four ingredients,

stirring with a whisk. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt with a whisk. Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender, or you can use 2 knives, until the mixture resembles coarse meal, gently fold in chocolate chips.

3. Make a well. Add milk, mixture, stirring just until moist with a fork.

4. Place dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly four times with floured hands. Form dough into a 9 inch circle onto baking sheet, about ¾” thick. Using a knife, cut dough into 12 wedges all the way through. Separate the slices by 1” space before baking.

5. Brush egg white over dough and sprinkle evenly with sugar. Bake until golden, about 18-20 minutes, depending on your oven. Do not over bake..

6. Transfer onto a cooling rack and enjoy warm!

Recipe for Adult Challenge Class Simple Scones

Ingredients:

1 C. Sour Cream 4 C. flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 C white sugar 1/4 tsp cream of tarter 1 C butter 1 C. of raisins 1 C. chopped walnuts 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla

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http://www.food.com/library/baking-soda-7

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Directions:

1. In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and baking soda. Set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use no stick baking foil. 3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tarter, and salt. Cut in butter til crumbly. 4. Add raisins and walnuts. 5. Add egg and vanilla to sour cream mixture. Add to the dry ingredients. 6. Stir. The mixture will seem dry until you stir about 20 times. 7. Turn dough onto lightly sugared board. Knead until mixture stays together. You may want to divide mixture into two balls for easier handling. Roll or pat dough into a 3/4 inch thick round. Cut into 8-12 wedges, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. 8. Sprinkle with additional sugar. 9. Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom.

DEPARTMENT 1 - CLASS A LOT NUMBER 206-Junior Challenge Exhibit

207-Intermediate Challenge

Exhibit 208-Senior Challenge

Exhibit 209-Adult Challenge

Premiums: Blue - $2.00 Red - $1.50 White - $1.00

$5.00 will be presented to the outstanding entry in each lot, if worthy.

4-H Building Exhibits Class Descriptions

Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements

that will be included in the judging process. Members are

highly encouraged go to

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find

information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create

from their 4-H project learning.

DEPARTMENT 1

CLASS A

FAMILY &

CONSUMER SCIENCES

710 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.

720 Clothing and Fashion

An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design,

thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and

clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased

clothing and accessories.

730 Consumer Management

An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting,

comparison shopping, money management, and consumer

rights and responsibilities.

740 Food & Nutrition

An exhibit that shows learning through cooking, baking,

eating and choosing healthy foods, including safety practices.

Exhibits may include prepared products or educational

displays. See also 4-H 3023 “Inappropriate Food Exhibits for

Iowa 4-H Fairs” 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. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm

disposable plate or flat cardboard. (Display 5

individual items or one loaf of bread, one pie,

etc) Place exhibit in a re-closable plastic bag

with entry tag fastened outside the bag.

5. Products that require refrigeration will not be

accepted, judged or displayed.

6. Meat jerky products are prohibited.

7. The recipe must be included for any prepared

food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe.

8. Preserved foods must include the Food

Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed

after August 1, 2011 is acceptable. Current

USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines

for home food preservation must be used.

9. 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.

10. If you choose to use a display box, the

dimensions are NOT to exceed 10” x 12” x 14”.

Posters and other display items boards must

follow size guidelines in General Rule #4.

11. The use of alcoholic beverages in the

preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is

NOT permitted.

750 Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe

activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and

healthy lifestyle choices.

760 Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and


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caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new

or refinished/reclaimed/restored items.

770 Sewing and Needle Arts

An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting,

crocheting, or other needle arts, the use and care of fabrics and

fibers, or the construction of clothing and other items.

790 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.

CLASS B -

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

810 Citizenship

An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your

community, your country or your world.

820 Communication

An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual

communication skills in their many forms.

830 Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and

influencing others in a positive way.

840 Music (SF610) An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance,

composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or

history.

890 Self-Determined

An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure

and does not fit any other class.

DEPARTMENT 2

CLASS C -

CREATIVE ARTS

620 Photography

An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that

shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to

modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video. Limit of

6 single photos per exhibitor + 1 entry in each of the

following categories creative photo, a series, photo idea or

educational display, if desired.

Photography Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.

They may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital

cameras and computer manipulation programs.

Photographs must have been taken since your county

fair of the previous year.

2. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board

showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders

[window mat or flat mount directly on board].

Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use

ready-cut window mats or have matting done

professionally. 4-Hers are responsible for design

decisions such as border, color and size. Framed

photographs (including floating frames) will not be

judged.

3. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic

covering.

4. 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.

5. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the

photo before changes.

6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and

be appropriate for public display in a

4-H setting.

2012 Photo Challenge

Four Season Photo taken in one location (Begin Now, so you get all four seasons)

Participants may enter up to three groupings. Two of the three MUST be taken in Hamilton County, Iowa. One may be taken outside of Hamilton County. If only entering one or two photos they MUST be taking in Hamilton County. The Four Seasons are to be collage (one photo for each season) merged into one photo composite.

The place where the photo was taken must be documented on the back of the photo.

The Photo maybe used by the County Conservation; those will become the property of the County Conservation, if they request them.

There will be four divisions: Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and an Adult Class.

The photo entries are to be 8 x 10’s and mounted (either surface or window mounts). They will be entered on July 23

rd during the

normal 4-H exhibit judging and will not be conferenced judged. The judging for this “Challenge Class” will be done during the county fair by a team of judges.

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630 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 or

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/projects/visualart.htm

DEPARTMENT 3

CLASS D - AGRICULTURE, ANIMALS

AND NATURAL RESOURCES

510 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.

520 Veterinary Science

An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

530 Crop Production An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and

value of field crops.

540 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.

550 Horticulture

An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and

value of plants, small fruits, vegetable and flower gardens, and

landscape design. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in

classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department 4.)

560 Outdoor Adventures

An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking,

camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities.

570 Safety and Education in Shooting

Sports

An exhibit that shows learning about safe and wildlife

management, responsible use of firearms and archery.

(The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery

equipment is allowed if tips are removed from arrows).

590 Other Agriculture and Natural

Resources An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural

resources and does not fit in any of the classes.

CLASS E -

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING &

TECHNOLOGY

910 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.

940 Science, Engineering & Technology Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how

science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics

include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences,

computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping

(GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science,

Engineering, or Technology.

920 Mechanics Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive,

electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and

restoration.

930 Woodworking Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking

techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines.

Exhibits may include newly constructed or

refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm

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DEPARTMENT 4

CLASS M

4-H HORTICULTURE

SUPERINTENDENTS: Yvonne Nilles

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Master Gardeners

1 See 4-H Exhibit Building Rules.

2 Each exhibitor may make one entry per exhibit idea except

where noted.

3 Firm white paper plates should be used to contain most of the

entries.

4 Attach entry tag with string through a hole near edge of plate,

also write entry number on bottom of plate. Otherwise, attach

entry tag logically and securely. Entry tags should have variety

name listed if known.

5 Evaluation will be based on - Condition: specimens should be

clean and free from blemishes. Uniformity: specimens should

be uniform in size, maturity and color. Form: form should be

typical of the variety, regular and smooth. Size: specimens

should be medium to moderately large size (Over-mature or

very small specimens rate low). Color: color should be typical of

the variety, and uniform throughout.

6 Be sure to check publication 4-H 462: "Harvesting and

Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit" for proper exhibit preparation.

7 Premiums awarded as stated in 4-H Exhibit Building Rules. Tag

Example: 4 M 109a – Plate of 3 potatoes, red – ‘Pontiac’

Lot Numbers: 101 - Sweet corn, 3 ears (in husk)

102 - Plate of 5 cucumbers (small pickling)

103 - Plate of 3 beets

104 - One head of cabbage

105 - Plate of 3 carrots

106 - Plate of 2 cucumbers (slicing)

107 - Plate of 3 onions (dried)

a. White

b. Yellow

c. Other 108 - Plate of 3 peppers a. Hot

b. Sweet 109 - Plate of 3 potatoes a. Red

b. White

c. Other

110 - Plate of 6 snap beans

111 - Plate of 1 summer squash

112 - Plate of 1 winter squash

113 - Plate of 6 cocktail or cherry tomatoes

114 - Plate of 3 ripe tomatoes (no green ones)

115- Plate of 3 turnips

116 – Plate of 3 kohlrabi

117 – Plate of 3 rhubarb

118 - Plate of 3 gourds

119 – Plate of unusual vegetables. (May be any vegetable

not listed above: include a reasonable amount of one or more kinds.)

120 – Jumbo vegetable – (Any vegetable large for size)

121 – Novelty-Artistic Figure – Made from fruit(s) and/or

vegetable(s) grown by exhibitor. Accessories allowed.

122 – A display of vegetables raised as the result of work done in

4-H. May include from one to five different kinds or species of

vegetables, prepared and displayed as recommended in

publication 4-H 462: “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for

Exhibit.” Vegetables are to be judged on the standards listed in

the above publication to an individual species basis.

123 – Single specimen flower. (Grown by member and exhibited in

clear glass container with water to keep fresh. May have up to

3 different entries in each subclass.)

a. Annuals

b. Perennials

c. Bulbs, corms or tubers

d. Other ornamentals

124 – Collection of 5 different flowers, named. (May be 5 different

colors or shades of same variety. Exhibited in a clear glass

container.)

125 – A decorative arrangement of fresh flowers and/or plant

materials in a vase arranged by the member from materials

grown by the member.

126 – Houseplants – (Must be owned and cared by exhibitor at least 5

weeks prior to fair. May have more than one plant of same

kind in the same container. One entry per subclass allowed.)

a. Blooming plant

b. Foliage plant

c. Cactus or succulent

d. Dish garden, 3 or more different plants, named

NOTE: for Horticulture Canned Goods – Lots 127 & 128

Use Preserved Food 4-H Exhibit Label – VI-991201-WB/SAS

Only food processed after August 1 of last year is acceptable. Current

USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food

preservation methods must be used. Check at County Extension

Office for recommended practices or call the ISU Answer Line 1-

800-262-3894 for current researched information.

127 – One jar of canned vegetables. (Two separate entries of

different kinds per person allowed.) Must state process used.

128 – One jar (or glass) canned fruit, jelly or jam from fruit grown by

the garden project member and canned by her/him, with or

without help. (May have two different entries.)

SPECIAL CATEGORY FOR COUNTY FAIR

ONLY: LOT NO: 777-Bucket of Flowers

A bucket container with flowers that have been grown by exhibitor

and named as to the varieties planted. Exhibitor must make and

include a waterproof card listing variety of flowers/plants used. To

be exhibited outside of Floral Hall.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT (4-H and VOAG-FFA)

(ALSO SEE GENERAL RULES IN FRONT OF 4-H SECTION)

1. All animals must have been properly enrolled as a 4-H project or

VoAg-FFA enterprise.

2. All Market Beef must have been weighed in by January 15th and

Market Sheep and Market Meat Goats by May 15th at a designated

time and site. All livestock must have been identified on Livestock

ID and on file at the Extension Office by May 15.

3. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN – Excusing a member from

personally exhibiting his or her animal(s) defeats the important

objectives of 4-H/FFA work. Hence, the management does not

approve the use of substitute showmen except in extreme cases.

If a 4-Her or FFA member is injured or is seriously ill at the time of

the show or is involved in another FAIR activity with a non-flexible

schedule at which their presence is mandatory (i.e. another livestock

show, queen contest, quiz bowl, Pride of Iowa) the 4-Her or FFA

member may submit an application for a substitute showman. The

Superintendents will decide on eligibility. The substitute showman

must be a 4-Her or FFA member eligible to exhibit at the fair, already

exhibiting in the species, and APPROVED IN ADVANCE OF

THE SHOW by the superintendents.

Forms for the approval of substitute showman may be obtained from

the Extension Office or from the extension website. These forms

must be filled out completely and approved IN ADVANCE OF THE

SHOW. If the request is approved, the form will be handed to the

clerk checking the class into the show ring.

An exhibitor, who has more than one animal in a class, need not

secure approval for another eligible showman (someone already

exhibiting in that species) to exhibit one of his/her animals.

However, it is expected such cases will be brought to the attention of

the clerk checking animals into the check-in area or show ring.

No substitution will be allowed for showmanship lots. 4. All purebred livestock exhibited in breeding classes must be

registered and recorded in the exhibitor's name or in partnership with

parent or guardian prior to the date of showing.

5. In the event of two entries in one class or illness of exhibitor, a

bonafide VoAg-FFA or 4-H member, enrolled per Items 1 and 2 in

General Rules, may show the animal upon approval of the

Department Superintendent.

6. All animals will be placed on a merit basis into blue, red or white

ribbon groups. To be considered for a champion ribbon and/or

trophy, the animals must receive a blue ribbon and be of

championship quality (as designated by judge).

7. All exhibitors must comply with the general rules and health

requirements of the Hamilton County Fair.

8. Each exhibitor shall wear the official rust-colored Hamilton

County Exposition T-shirt or a plain white T-shirt, and long pants,

when exhibiting in 4-H/FFA Shows. Appropriate shoes (no sandals)

should be worn. When exhibiting in strictly 4-H, a 4-H T-shirt can

be worn. Entrants failing to comply with any of the rules are not

eligible to exhibit. 9. Showmanship-Only Hamilton Co. exhibitors are eligible to

participate in showmanship classes. Judging will be according to

the following criteria, in order of importance: Presenting the animal

in ring; appearance of animal; appearance and merits of exhibitor;

showing any other animals; promptness to arena. The animal brought

into the ring must be the property of the entrant and must be

exhibited in a regular livestock class (Market or Breeding).

10. All livestock superintendents MUST ADHERE to fair check-

in times.

11. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to

6:00 p.m. on Sunday will forfeit premiums, will be stripped of any

titles, and will have a one-year suspension from showing at the

Hamilton County Fair.

12. No straw allowed in any livestock barns. (See Exception) No

bedding is allowed in beef or dairy pens. (See Exception)

EXCEPTION: For health reasons, bedding, including straw, may be

used for milking Dairy Cows only. Wood chips/sawdust/shavings are

allowed in the sheep barns. Sawdust allowed in the horse barns.

Sawdust or shavings must be used in swine pens. 13. Pens must be cleaned and will be checked by Superintendents

following removal of livestock. Exhibitors failing to do so will

forfeit premiums.

14. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects

or conformation in animals exhibited, such as pumping or injecting

air, will be considered as fraud and deception. This includes no

painting (or black adhesive) above the hooves on beef animals. Fair

officials do not allow the use of diesel fuel on hogs. All animals

giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition at

the Hamilton County Fair. The Hamilton County Fair Board will

make final rulings. (Exception: False switches will be permitted on

beef and tails extensions on Horses.)

15. Entry fees must be paid at the time entries are made or they will

not be accepted. No refunds. See individual Department rules for

limitations on entries. Dairy, Beef…………...................….$5 per head

Bucket/Bottle Calf..............................No Fee

Returning Bucket/Bottle……………$5 per head

Goats...........................................…...$3 per head

Swine..........................................……$3 per head

Horses………………………………$3 per lot

Horseless Horse…………………….$.50/lot

Sheep…………………………......... $3 per head

Bottle Lambs......................................No fee

Rabbits, Poultry................................ $3 per head

Pets.....................................................$3 per pet

Dog Obedience...................................$4 per dog

16. Swine and sheep entries are open to out-of-county townships that

border Hamilton County for 4-H and FFA members. Beef and horse

entries are open to 4-H and FFA members in adjoining counties.

17. Market livestock will be weighed on entry day only and will not

be reweighed on sale day.

18. No livestock will be allowed in the sale unless it has been

entered in the 4-H or VoAg-FFA departments, a complete record has

been kept and the animal has been shown in the ring.

19. All Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine Exhibitors

must have their FSQA Certification recorded with the Hamilton

County Extension Office in order to be eligible to show at the

county and Iowa State Fair.

20. ALL LIVESTOCK TRAILERS MUST BE STORED OFF

SITE DURING THE WEEK OF THE FAIR. TRAILERS WILL

BE ALLOWED TO COME ON THE GROUNDS SUNDAY

AND MUST BE PARKED ON RACE TRACK, LINING UP ON

EAST SIDE AND WILL BE RELEASE FROM THERE

STARTING AT 6PM BY A FAIRBOARD REPRESENTATIVE.

PLEASE SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR MAP.

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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITIONS OF

LIVESTOCK, POULTRY AND BIRDS AT COUNTY FAIRS

4-H AND/OR FFA EXHIBITIONS

1. Iowa 4-H Animal Care & Management disclosure Statements

for ALL Livestock Animals and Horses WILL BE TURNED IN

AT THE FAIR UPON CHECK-IN. (These are to filled out and

signed – the forms are available at the Extension Office or on our

county web-site www.extension.iastate.edu/hamilton

2. No individual health certificates will be required on animals or

poultry exhibited at a County Fair 4-H and/or FFA exhibition, but

must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an

accredited veterinarian. Dr. Richard Stribe of Webster City is the

official veterinarian.

POULTRY - All poultry exhibited must come from U.S.

Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative

Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and an

authorized tester must have performed the test. If you need to have

your poultry tested, you can contact the Extension Office for a list of

licensed testers.

Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds

cannot be exhibited. Swine exhibitors must sign an affidavit that

to the best of his/her knowledge swine dysentery and/or pseudo

rabies has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12

months.

Evidence of warts, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, draining

abscesses or any other contagious or infectious condition will

eliminate the animal from the show.

All swine must be consigned directly to a slaughter establishment

from the exhibition.

The decision of the official show veterinarian will be final.

HERDSMANSHIP DIVISION

Herdsmanship will be judged twice a day, everyday during the

county fair. Barns will be judged 1 hour after weigh-ins are

completed and 1 hour after each livestock show is completed. Since

a fair is an educational event for all people of the county, it is

necessary that the barns and other exhibit places be kept clean, neat

and well cared for. Exhibits should look their best at all times for the

public to see.

1. Alleyways Orderly, open to fair traffic, free from equipment, swept clean,

dry (as possible), and free of bedding.

2. Stalls or Pens

Adequate amount of bedding where allowed, bedding clean and dry,

manure hauled out to correct place, feed and watering pans orderly

and chore pails removed when not being used, gates secured, stall

cards posted and readable, group storage area clean and neat. ALL

Grooming racks must be outside of barn and kept in a Neat

ORDERLY FASHION on grounds and away from entry gates

when not in use. (Visitors need to be able to enter the barns.)

3. Animals

Clean, groomed, as comfortable as possible, securely tied or penned

in correct pen, and animals correctly fed and watered.

REMEMBER: ALL Pens, Stalls, Alleyways and Overall Barns will

be judged after the Junior Livestock Auction on MONDAY, July 30,

2012. Clubs who do not leave their area in an orderly manner will

have to respond to the Hamilton County Fair Board enforcements.

The overall objective of "Herdsmanship" is to encourage

exhibitors to present their livestock, alley, and pen area to fair

goers in an attractive and appealing manner.

Enforcement of these rules will be carried out with the following

procedures:

1. A Warning will be issued for the 1st violation. A special

sticker being placed on their exhibitor card will give

exhibitors a warning. These stickers may not be removed

under any circumstances; records will be kept as to who

receives them.

2. If a second Warning has to be issued to the exhibitor, they

will lose their premium money.

3. A third Warning will result in a meeting with the barn

superintendent, an extension staff personnel, the

herdsmanship judge, and a 4-H & Youth Committee

member, the exhibitor and his/her parent(s). Final result

could be being barred from the 2013 Hamilton County Fair.

HERDSMANSHIP Beef; Goats; Horse; Sheep; Swine; Rabbits; Poultry

In each species: First place club/chapter - $25; second place

club/chapter - $20; third place club/chapter - $15.

DEPARTMENT 10 - SHEEP CLASS A

SUPERINTENDENTS: Gerald Gourley, John J. G. Koop

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Larry Bullock, Gary Gourley,

Wayne Johnson, Brad Burnett, Whitney Holt

Check-in Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Thursday, July 25

Judging: 8:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26

Order of Judging: Showmanship will be done at the discretion of the

judge-could be at the beginning, end or before the Champion Drive

for the Market Lamb

Dept. 10 - Sheep - RULES

1. Read general rules and regulations.

2. All market lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at the

county weigh-in prior to May 15th.

3. All Ewes or Rams/Bucks to be exhibited must have the official

Flock ID tags from the state (1-866-873-2824). Wethers do not need

the official Flock ID tag.

4. LAMBS eligible to be shown must have been born on or after

January 1 of this year and entered on Livestock ID that is due May

15.

5. Lambs must have "weigh-in" ear tags and/or tattoo. Any lost tags

must be reported to the Extension Office immediately.

6. Purebred lambs shown in purebred lots cannot be shown in market

lamb lot. Market lambs cannot be shown in purebred lot.

Commercial Ewe lambs shown in commercial lots cannot be shown

in market lamb lot.

7. Market lambs will be weighed upon their arrival at the grounds and

will be divided into lots by weight.

8. Market lambs must meet 100 pounds minimum weight limit at

weigh-in time to be eligible for Market Classes. Up to 2 lambs may

be shown as feeder lambs or Commercial Ewe Lambs, if they weigh

less than 100 pounds.

9. Individual market lambs must be shorn to be eligible to be entered

and exhibited in market lots. Recommended slick sheared.

10. Carcass/Rate of Gain will be calculated.

11. Each exhibitor may show a total of 7 market lambs, with no

more than 5 in either the blackface or whiteface individual lots. 12. Each exhibitor may show two animals in each of the breeding

lots.

13. Each exhibitor may enter one carcass lamb.

14. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of 10 sheep.

15. No straw will be allowed for bedding.

16. See general rules for health requirements for sheep.

17. Sheep Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 11:00 a.m. Wednesday during Sheep check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your

animals.

18. See Herdsmanship Division Rules.

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19. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing

livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)

20. Each sheep exhibitor may sell only 2 lambs in the sale.

LOT 1

Senior Showmanship

(Grades 9 and above past school year).

LOT 2

Intermediate Showmanship

(Grades 7 & 8 past school year).

LOT 3

Junior Showmanship

(Grades 5-6 past school year).

LOT 4

Beginner Showmanship

(Grades 4 past school year).

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Premiums paid ONLY to the top 5 placings in Showmanship Lots.

(See Showmanship Rules-Rule #9 under Jr. Livestock Dept.)

LOT 5 - PUREBRED EWE LAMB (Born this Year)

LOT 6 - PUREBRED RAM LAMB (Born this Year)

LOT 7 - COMMERCIAL RAM LAMB (Born this Year)

LOT 8 - COMMERCIAL EWE LAMB (Born this Year)

LOT 9 - COMMERCIAL YEARLING EWE

(Born between Sept. 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011)

LOT 10 - PUREBRED YEARLING EWE (Born between Sept. 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011)

MARKET LAMB (to be divided into two lots, both lots will be combined for Grand

Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb)

LOT 11 --Blackface Lambs

LOT 12 -- White or Speckled face lambs

LOT 13 – Feeder Lamb Class

(This class will be for lambs weighing less than 100 pounds)

JUNIOR LAMB CARCASS CONTEST

To be scanned by Ultrasound

1. Entry is limited to one lamb per exhibitor for the scanning.

2. Lambs must weigh a minimum of 100 pounds.

3. Carcass lambs may be shown in a Market Lamb Lot.

4. Lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at the county

weigh-in prior to May 15 and reported on the livestock identification

sheet. Junior Lamb carcass contest will take in Rate of Gain.

5. Lamb must meet same health requirements as other lambs for

exhibition.

LOT 14 - LAMB CARCASS

Premiums: (For all other lamb lots)

Blue Red White

Individual Lamb $3.50 $2.50 $1.50

BOTTLE LAMB SHOW

SUPERINTENDENT: Whitney Holt

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Brad Burtnett, Breanna

Gourley, Katelynn McCollough, AJ Meyer

TEEN LEADERS: Garrett Gourley, Tanner Hild, Raquel Holt, Shea

Hassebrock, Kaylee Greufe Check-in: 2:00pm, Thursday, July 25

Bottle Lamb Show: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26

RULES:

1. Open to any exhibitor with written consent, grades Pre-

kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade as of

September 1 of the current school year.

2. Any orphan or newborn lamb, ewe or wether or ram, lambed after

January 1 of current project year, and in possession of the showing

participant by May 15, 2012.

3. An exhibitor is not limited to number of lambs identified, BUT is

limited to only one exhibit at the county fair. It is recommended that

if no other livestock is on the premise that they purchase two lambs

for better survivability.

4. The lambs will be checked by a veterinarian, just like all livestock

to be shown at the county fair. All lambs must be free of any

contagious or infectious conditions.

5. All lambs are to be halter broke. Second grade level is given the

option to show off halter. Third grade level is asked to show off

halter unless they feel strongly against it.

6. A photo record kept throughout the project showing the exhibitor

feeding, caring for, and working with the animal. The photo records

will be shown at the Participant interviews held prior to the 2012

Hamilton County Fair.

7. Lambs with fleece (not hair sheep) must be sheared to be eligible

to be shown in the Bottle Lamb class.

8. The Bottle Lamb class is to be fun for the exhibitor and also a

learning experience. The exhibitor will be asked to try to do the

following:

1.) Showmanship

a. Will be asked to set the lamb

b. Will be asked to move the lamb about the ring

c. Keeping lambs between themselves and the judge.

The senior showman from the 4-H and FFA program

will give instruction and assistance with the basics

in sheep showmanship through group or individual

instruction.

2.) Record Book and Interview

a. Basic questions on the exhibitor’s lamb project

b. How they cared for the lamb

9. Awards: All exhibitors will receive a ribbon for their efforts and

participation.

10. Project ends when the lamb is either kept by the exhibitor or sold

as a market lamb.

11. The same general rules required of “Sheep” exhibited at

Hamilton County Fair will be required to be followed for exhibitors

of bottle/newborn lambs.

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DEPARTMENT 11 – GOATS

Pygmy Goats will be shown in the Pet Show

CLASS B

SUPERINTENDENTS: Carl King

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Carlton Ness

Check-In Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25

Judging: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26

RULES 1. Read general rules and regulations, Health Requirements, time for

check-in and showing and Herdsmanship Division rules.

Any goat showing evidence of contagious diseases will be unable

to be shown. Disqualified goats must be removed from the barn

and Fairgrounds immediately. Any goat found to have external

parasites, will be disqualified and exhibitor must remove it from

the premises immediately.

Exhibitors are expected to care for their meat goats in an acceptable

manner. Any abusive care including slapping or excessive

modification of any goats will be grounds for disqualification at the

discretion of show officials.

2. Each exhibitor is allowed to bring up to EIGHT goats. All breeds

are eligible. LIMITED to 4 entries in DAIRY or 4 in MEAT.

3. All market meat goats will be weighed and checked for

identification during check-in. Any evidence of tampering with the

official tag will be scrutinized. No reweighs will be allowed.

4. Weight Limit: Meat Wether goats must weigh between 50 and 110

pounds. Anything above or below that will not be eligible for

exhibition. Market Meat goat will be divided into divisions by

decision of superintendents and judge.

5. Age: Wethers must have kid teeth in normal positions at time of

check-in, any wether having lost any kid teeth will be disqualified.

6. Horns: Exhibitors will be required to have horns tipped blunt on all

goats before arrival on the grounds. Removal of horns on grounds is

NOT permitted.

7. Hair: All goats must be uniformly clipped with 3/8 inch length of

hair or less above the knee and hock joints to include the head,

excluding the tail, prior to arrival on the grounds. All goats should

arrive on the Fairgrounds clipped and show ready.

8. All goats must be penned in the assigned pens, have a collar and

lead or tie chain. If your goats will not stay in their pen the exhibitor

is responsible for securing the pens, so their animals are secure.

(That means YOU bring the necessary equipment to make that

happen.)

9. Exhibitor pens with small kids will need a mess liner (supplied by

the exhibitor).

10. All goat exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and

Quality Assurance Program.

11. Goat Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday during Goat check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.

12. There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any goat.

Exhibitors in violation will not be allowed to show.

13. No drugs or medicants of any kind may be administered at the

Fair except by the order of the official Fair veterinarian. Use of any

nonapproved substances are strictly forbidden.

14. Milk out time will be at the discretion of the exhibitor. However,

the judge or superintendent has the right to disqualify exhibitors if

animals are not handled in a humane manner.


livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)

Superintendent may adjust classes according to numbers.

Classes will be determined by the Superintendent – depending upon

the number of entries for each division – some may be grouped

together.

LOT 10- Junior Showmanship

LOT 11 – Intermediate/Senior Showmanship

PREMIUMS PAID

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

DAIRY GOATS ************************************************** LOT 12 – Purebred Junior Doe

Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk.

LOT 13 – Purebred Senior Doe

1 year of age and over

LOT 14 – Commercial Junior Doe

Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk.

LOT 15 – Commercial Senior Doe


MEAT GOATS ****************************************************

LOT 20– Junior Doe

Goats under 1 year of age and not in milk

LOT 21 – Senior Doe


LOT 22 – Junior Wether

Goats under 1 year of age

LOT 23 - RATE OF GAIN

Only Hamilton Co. Exhibitors eligible for this competition.

Top ten (10) rate-of-gain will be shown in this lot.

Premiums: Blue Red White

Goats $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

DEPARTMENT 12 – DAIRY COW CLASS C

SUPERINTENDENTS: Mark Hild, Darrel Hay, Randy Schaa

Check-in Time: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26

Judging: date and time to be determined

RULES

1. Read general rules and regulations.

2. Entries are open to registered purebred or grade animals.

3. Any yearling heifer that has freshened prior to time of judging

must be entered in the two-year-old lot.

4. Animals will be divided by breed into proper age groups.

5. Exhibitors are encouraged to wear all white.

6. See general rules for health requirements for dairy.


8. Ribbon Recognition: (if designated by judge).

9. For health reasons, bedding, including straw, may be used for

milking dairy cows only. For all other dairy animals, no bedding

allowed, except sand.

10. Dairy Cow Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 9:00 a.m. Thursday during Dairy Cow check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.


livestock from pens or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of fair

superintendents.)

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LOT 17

Showmanship 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th (one age group) $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

LOT 18 - CALVES - Calved Sept. 1, 2011 to March 1, 2012

LOT 19 - JUNIOR YEARLINGS Calved March 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011

LOT 20 - SENIOR YEARLINGS

Calved September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010

LOT 21 - TWO-YEAR-OLDS Calved September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009

LOT 22 -THREE YEAR-OLD AND OLDER Calved prior to August 31, 2008


Dairy $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

DEPARTMENT 13 - BEEF CLASS D

SUPERINTENDENTS: Mark Hild, Darrel Hay, Randy Schaa

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Lance Messerly, Greg Paper,

Larry Benda, Sandy Benda, Don Doolittle, Jaclyn MacRunnel, Dan

Schaa, Nathan Hay, Whitney Holt

Check-in/weigh deadline: 9:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26

Judging: 8:00 a.m., Friday, July 27

GENERAL BEEF RULES:

1. No paint (or black adhesive) above the hooves. Evidence of paint

(or black adhesive) will mean disqualification. Also see Rule #15

under Rules-Jr. Livestock Department.

2. Grooming racks must be outside of barn except on show day.

3. All beef (exception-Bucket/Bottle Calves) to be tied out in

evening, unless inclement weather.

4. Tie out assignments will be assigned by club, rather than own

choice.

5. No bedding allowed, except sand.

6. Rate of Gain & Showmanship limited to Hamilton Co.

Exhibitors.

7. No reweighs on sale day-animals will sell at fair entry weights.

BREEDING BEEF RULES 1. Read general rules and regulations.

2. Entries are open to grade or purebred heifers.

3. Heifers shown in this division cannot be shown in any market beef

lot or sold in the sale.

4. Breeding heifers will be divided by weight.

5. Members are limited to a total of three entries in the Breeding

Beef lots and two entries in the cow/calf lots.

6. See General Rules for health requirements for beef heifers.


8. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums, received. (The only exceptions will those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)

9. All Breeding Beef and any Market Beef to be shown as a breed

steer at the Iowa State Fair, must have been ID’s with a tattoo by

May 15, of current year, in addition to their ID sheet.

10. Beef Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 12 Noon Thursday during Beef check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.

Trophy sponsors in the Beef Department will be determined

during an auction held by the Hamilton County Cattlemen.

LOT 24- GRADE OR PUREBRED REGISTERED HEIFER

(Breeding heifers will be shown by weight, determined at

Weigh-in/check-in time)

LOT 25 - COW AND CALF

Limit of 2 Cow/Calf

Grade or Purebred Registered Cow and Calf.

Calf must be shown at side and dropped this year.


Breeding Beef $6.00 $4.50 $3.00

Lot 251 – CALF

Class is for calves only from Lot 25

(no trophy or premium money paid)

Lot 255 – PROSPECT CALF (Feeder Steer Calf) Calved between January 1, 2012 – June 1, 2012

Lot 256 – PROSPECT CALF (Feeder Heifer Calf) Calved between January 1, 2012 – June 1, 2012

Prospect Calves may be checked in the day of the Beef Show – they

will be released immediately after the show.

BEEF SHOWMANSHIP

(See Showmanship Rule #10 under Jr. Livestock Dept.)

LOT 26

Senior Showmanship (grades 9 and above past school yr)

LOT 27

Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7 & 8-past school yr)

.

LOT 28 Junior Showmanship (grades 5-6 past school yr)

LOT 29 Beginning Showmanship (grades 4 past school yr)


Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Showmanship Premiums are ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS

Adult Showmanship

This class will be held after selection of champions. Open to

parents and grandparents of beef exhibitors.

MARKET BEEF RULES 1. Read General Rules and Regulations.

2. Each exhibitor will be allowed to show a limit of six (6) market

beeves.

3. Entries are open to animals that have been enrolled and weighed in

by January 15 of the current year.

4. Weight lots will be established so that approximately an equal

number of animals will be in each lot.

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5. There will be a minimum weight limit of 900 pounds for steers

and 850 pounds for heifers. 6. Rate-of-gain information will be calculated from beginning

weigh-in date to county fair weigh-in date and worn by member

exhibiting. Rate of Gain in Market Heifers will be at least 2.2#

per day, Market Steers’ rate will be at least 2.4# per day.

7. Females fed for market will be shown in the Market Heifer Lot.

8. Market Heifers must gain at least 2.2#, and steers 2.4# a day, before they are qualified to receive blue ribbons.

9. See General Rules regarding health requirements for Market

Beef.


11. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums, received. (The only exceptions will those with prior approval of fair superintendents.)

12. Beef Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 12 Noon Thursday during Beef check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.

13. No reweighing on Sale Day. (See Jr. Livestock sale rules)

14. Dark Cutter option: Market beef exhibitors selling at auction

have the option to contribute to, and benefit from, a fund set up by

the Hamilton Co. Beef producers. A form must be signed before the

auction; if needed, see Extension office.

LOT 30 - Returning Bucket/Bottle Calf

(Lot division will depend on number of returning bucket/bottle

calves; decision to be made at that time)

LOT 31 - MARKET HEIFER

LOT 32 - MARKET BEEF

LOT 33 - RATE OF GAIN

Only Hamilton Co. Exhibitors eligible for this competition.

Top ten (10) rate-of-gain beef will be shown in this lot.


Market Beef $5.50 $4.50 $3.50

BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF

SUPERINTENDENT: Whitney Holt

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Jaclyn MacRunnel, Nate

Hay, Dan Schaa

TEEN LEADER: Katie Holdgrafer

Check-In: 10:00am, Thursday, July 26

Judging: 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 27

RULES

Lot 34--Bucket/Bottle Calf

1. Open to any exhibitor grades 1st through 6th as of the

current school year.

2. Any orphan or newborn calf calved between February 15th-

May 15th of current project year and in possession of

participant by May 15th.

3. An exhibitor may identify up to three animals, but is

limited to only one exhibit at the county fair.

4. The calves will be checked by a veterinarian. All calves

must be free of contagious or infectious conditions.

5. Calves will be shown by halter or lead rope.

6. Participant must attend 75% of informational meetings

unless an excused absence is recorded prior to the meeting

by alerting the superintendent.

7. Participants must attend an interview with completed

project record book on designated dates.

8. Leaders have the discrepancy to not allow someone to

show if they feel the member is unfit at their age to handle

the animal.

DEPARTMENT 14 - HORSE AND PONY

CLASS AE

MODEL HORSE SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS: Nancy Kayser, Deb Peterson

Check in: Tuesday 12 Noon

Judging: Tuesday 1pm

RULES 1. All contestants will show together. There are no contestant age

divisions.

2. Any brand or kind of model / play horse may be entered. Judge

will determine size and class divisions based on number of entries.

3. All entries must have an ID tag with horses’ name, breed and

gender on one side, and exhibitors’ number on the other side.

4. Each exhibitor is limited to One (1) entry each in Lot 1 through

17. A single horse may be entered in more than one class. Exhibitor

will be given five (5) minutes to prepare or set up model in next class

if needed.

5. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 require a 3 x 5” card, written by

exhibitor, containing information pertaining to the lot and/or horse.

See each class explanation for specific requirements.

6. No halter, bridle or any other tack or handler doll allowed in lot 1,

2, 3 and 4.

7. Tack and/or props are required in lot 5, 6, 7 and 8. Rider or

handler doll is optional, but must be dressed appropriately for the

event. Tack and props may be purchased or handmade.

8. Champion and Reserve horses will be selected from the first and

second place horses. Only horses selected as Champion or Reserve

in lots 1 through 8 will be called back to compete for the Overall

Halter Award and the Overall Performance Award.

9. Remember: DO NOT ask the judges questions while they are

judging a class. Questions about specific classes or placings should

be directed toward the superintendent first. DO NOT hover around

the show ring while the class is being placed. Contestants should sit

and observe judging.

10. After judging is completed, exhibitors are encouraged to display

at least one model horse with ribbons in their 4-H Club Booth in the

Van Diest Building.

Class 1 – Breeds / Halter – Horse will be judged on breed qualities

such as conformation, color, sex and markings for stallions, mares

and geldings. Age groups include Aged, Yearling and Weanling.

No halters, bridles or any tack or handler doll allowed. Each entry

must have a 3 x 5” card, written by the exhibitor, containing

information on the breed. Card may also contain information on the

entry such as name of horse, age and bloodline.

Lot 1. Light Breeds – Thoroughbred, Morgan or Paso Fino

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Lot 2. Stock Horse – Quarter Horse, Appaloosa or Paint

Lot 3. Arabians

Lot 4. Warmblood and Draft Breeds

Class II – Performance Classes – The horse is presented in a

scenario that depicts a real horse event. Horse is judged on gait,

condition, proper tack, obstacle and presentation. Tack is required,

but rider or handler is optional. If rider or handler is used, must be in

proper dress for the event. Tack and props may be purchased or

handmade. Each entry must have a 3 x 5” index card, written by the

entrant, explaining the event. Card may also contain information on

the entry such as name of horse, breed and age.

Lot 5. English Performance – Hunter, pleasure, stadium,

dressage, cross-country

Lot 6. Western Performance – Pleasure, barrel racing, roping,

cutting, rodeo

Lot 7. Trail (English or Western) – Natural or arena obstacle

required with horse (Example: Gate obstacle – scene must

have a gate and horse must be in correct position to open

gate.)

Lot 8. Do It Yourself Performance – all tack and props must be

handmade by the exhibitor

Class III – Fun Classes- Show your models in a fun way – dress up

in costume, show their spiritedness or show your other farm or

wildlife animals. Plush horses allowed. Judged on presentation and

originality.

Lot 9. Mares and Foal

Lot 10. Costume – judged on presentation and originality.

Rider/handler optional, but must be costumed

appropriately. Provide a 3 x 5” card with a brief

description of your theme

Lot 11. Fantasy – Pegasus, Unicorn

Lot 12. Celebrate a Holiday – any horse, farm animal or wildlife

model – judged on presentation and originality. Provide a

3 x 5” card with a brief description.

Lot 13. Farm animal

Lot 14. Wildlife

Lot 15. “Most Loved”

Class IV – Horse Management - Class is judged on how you

manage your model horse facility. Bring your barns with accessories

and be creative. Barns and accessories may be purchased or

handmade. NOTE: If you are setting up a barn with full accessories

and fences for Lot 16, you will need to bring your own card table as

a display area. Exhibitors should arrive well in advance of judging

time to have adequate time to set up Lot 17. Exhibitors may also

utilize horses entered in previous classes for the display but they may

not be moved to the display until after judging of lots 1 through 14 is

completed. Exhibitors will be given five (5) minutes to complete the

display after judging in lots 1 through 14.

Lot 16. Best Barn with inside accessories. No fences or paddocks.

Lot 17. Best Farmstead/Paddock/Stable Setup – utilizing fencing,

runs, models and other accessories.

CLASS E

HORSE SHOW

SUPERINTENDENTS: Tim Holt, Mark Claude

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS:

Virgene Monthei, Anna Green, Dr. Jeri Elliott, Jane Powell

Horses may be stalled: 11a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, July 25

Check-in: 11:00am – 2:00pm, Wednesday, July 25

Judging: 3:00pm, Wednesday, July 25

1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 26

9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 29

RULES

1. Read General Rules and Regulations.

2. Entries are open to horse, ponies and mules regularly

enrolled as VoAg-FFA enterprise or 4-H project.

3. No stallions may be shown except for weaning at halter.

4. Ownership of horse: To exhibit in classes where the

primary emphasis of evaluation is the skill level of the 4-H’er,

ownership is not required; however, the 4-H’er must take an active

role in the care of the animal. Leased horses CAN be shown in all

classes.

5. A horse MAY NOT be shown or ridden by more than one person

in a lot or event.

6. A 4-H or FFA member can exhibit only the animal identified on

the Livestock ID sheet as their project.

7. At all times, every horse should be treated in a humane, respectful,

dignified and compassionate manner. The Henneke Body Condition

Score will be used as the method to determine the body condition of

the horse, as determined by the superintendents. The body condition

of horses or degree of fat cover of horses is a good indicator of their

general health. Horses exhibiting a score of 1-3 WILL NOT be

allowed to be shown. These animals will be sent home immediately.

8. Horses may have been shown by the member in other shows.

9. NO ENTRIES CAN BE MADE THE DAY OF THE

SHOW. All entries must be made by 4:00 p.m., June 22, 2012.

10. AGE is as of January 1 current year for horses.

11. Only 4-H or VoAg-FFA members will be allowed in the show

ring.

12. Exhibitors shall wear a long sleeved white dress shirt and blue

colored jeans (No T-shirt). Chaps will be allowed for the Stock

Horse Lot and spurs are optional. Exhibitors are required to wear

hard-soled shoes or boots, as they are considered safe and

appropriate. On Thursday and Sunday exhibitors may wear the

official 4-H/FFA rust colored T-shirt if they so choose. Thursday the

judging time will take place between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. and on

Sunday it will begin at 9:00 a.m.

13. Horses will be measured at check-in for class assignment.

See health requirements for horses and ponies.

14. Horse Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by

9:00 p.m. Tuesday during horse check in. Failure to turn these forms

in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.

15. See Herdsmanship Division Rules. Tack allowed in designated

areas only. Aisles MUST be kept clean.

16. NO HORSE TRAILERS SOUTH OF THE HORSE BARNS!

17. Exhibitors of mare and foal entries must check-in with the

superintendent during the official check-in time for Junior Horses,

but only need to bring their animals the day of the show.

18. No horses will be released prior to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Failure to comply will lead to one-year suspension from showing

at the Hamilton County Fair and stripped of any titles and

premiums received. (the only exception will be those with prior

approval of fair superintendents.)

19. In the event of a large number of entries, the Horse

Superintendent and assistant, shall reserve the right to make

preliminary selections in any class and to further divide the class on

the basis of exhibitors’ age, horse height, type and breed of horses

entered.

20. Youth participating in the Horse Show will be required to wear

an American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety

Engineering Institute SEI) approved head gear with chin strap and

properly fitted harness while mounted and riding EVERY TIME.

21. Only 4-H and VoAg FFA horse exhibitors can ride horses before,

during and after the horse show and 4-H horse riding clinics.

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Trainers and parents will NOT be allowed to ride the 4-H or VoAg

FFA exhibit horse with the exception of approved alumni classes.

22. 4-H and VoAg FFA members shall act respectfully and

courteously at all times. Unnecessary roughness or discourtesy

should disqualify the exhibitor from further competition for the entire

show. Good sportsmanship shall prevail. Exhibitors shall not strike

or hit the horse or pony forward of the cinch with any object

including hands. No abuse of horses will be tolerated. Each

exhibitor must keep his or her horse under control or be excused from

the ring. Courtesy is mandatory – no exceptions.

23. All 4-H and VoAg FFA exhibitors must have their horses under

complete control at all times. Horses must enter the ring unassisted

and the gate must be closed before starting the class or course.

Riders will not be allowed to leave the ring until their horses are

walking under control. (No horses will gallop into or out of the show

ring; this endangers other exhibitors and spectators, and will result in

disqualification). Rider having difficulty in the ring and desiring to

leave should request permission to be excused from the ringmaster or

judge. Check the list below for some examples of what constitutes an

unruly horse (being lead or rode) that will be excused from the arena.

a. A runaway horse

b. Bucking

c. Rearing

d. Kicking other horses

e. Biting other horses

24. Show management or the judges can reserve the right to refuse

an exhibitor entry into any class or event if they deem entry unsafe

for the exhibitors or other exhibitors' animals. All show officials

have the authority and must dismiss from the ring any entry that is

unruly or not in sufficient control for the safety of the handler or

other exhibitors.

25. All horses are to be ridden astride. If for any reason, a rider is

thrown from a horse, continued performance is permitted; however,

the exhibitor should be penalized by either lowering one ribbon group

or receiving the lowest ribbon at judges' discretion. In a timed

event, if a rider is thrown and/or the horse falls, it is suggested that

the entry retire from the arena receiving the lowest ribbon placing at

the judge's discretion.

HORSE & PONY - SHOWMANSHIP LOTS

(See Showmanship Rule #10 under Junior Livestock Department)

LOT 35 - SR SHOWMANSHIP –

(grades 9 & above, past school year)

LOT 36 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP –

(grades 7 & 8-past school year)

LOT 37 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP -

(grades 4-6-past school year)


Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

HALTER LOTS

MINATURE HORSE LOT 38 - YEARLING and TWO YEAR OLD MINATURE

(Either sex)

LOT 39 - THREE YEAR OLD or OLDER MINATURE (mare or gelding).

PONIES UNDER 50 INCHES LOT 40 - YEARLING and TWO YEAR OLD PONY Grade or

purebred, either sex, under 50 inches

LOT 41 - THREE YEAR OLD or OLDER PONY (mare or

gelding). Grade or purebred, under 50 inches.

MULES LOT 42 - YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD MULE Grade or

purebred

LOT 43 - THREE YEAR OLD OR OLDER MULE Grade or

purebred

INTERMEDIATE HORSE

50" AND UNDER 57"

LOT 44 - YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD HORSE Grade or

purebred either sex, 50" and under 56".

LOT 45-THREE YEAR and OLDER INTER. HORSE

(mare or gelding). Grade or purebred, 50" and under 56"

SADDLE HORSE 57" AND OVER

LOT 46 – FOAL CLASS

LOT 47 – YEARLING & TWO YEAR OLD SADDLE HORSE - Grade or purebred, either sex, 56" and over.

LOT 48 - THREE YEAR or OLDER (mare) SADDLE HORSE. Grade or purebred, 56" and over.

LOT 49- THREE YEAR OLD or OLDER (gelding) SADDLE

HORSE. Grade or purebred, 56" and over.

LOT 50 – Yearling Lunge Line (must be yearling)

Premiums: Blue Red White Halter Lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

PERFORMANCE LOTS


Performance Lots 3.00 $2.00 $1.00

1. Riders will be judged on hands, seat and suitability of horse to

rider.

2. Hard soled boots and shoes are considered safe and appropriate

and must be worn by all exhibitors in all classes.

3. WESTERN LOTS: Riders shall wear an ASTM/SEI approved

helmet with fastened chinstraps are required at all times while

mounted.

ENGLISH LOTS: ASTM/SEI approved helmets with fastened

chinstraps are required at all times while mounted. It is

recommended that breeches of traditional shades of buff, gray, rust or

canary (or jodhpurs), high English boots or Jodhpur shoes be worn.

Black, brown or dark blue hunting cap is recommended. Regulation

English bridles and bits are recommended. Type of hunt saddle is

optional.

4. Riders should be able to perform not only in the ring routine

demanded of them, but also should be prepared to answer questions,

and to perform routines the judge may ask of them.

5. Patterns for all lots will be posted at least one hour prior to lot. 6. Superintendents reserve the right to split or combine lots if

entries warrant.

7. NO RIDING IN THE BARN. Horses should be exercised

and warmed up in the ring provided, by the exhibitor only as

stated in rule 21. Horses, if ridden should be ridden AT A

WALK from the barn to the show arena.

8. Judges decisions will be final. LOT 51 – ENGLISH PLEASURE (all grades)

LOT 52 – ENGLISH EQUITATION (all grades)

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LOT 53 – NOVICE WALK & TROT(1st yr 4-Her’s or w/approval

of project leaders)

LOT 54 - PONY WALK AND TROT Pony under 50”English or

Western Tack (all grades) Pony is not eligible for any other walk trot

class. May be shown only once in a walk trot class.

LOT 55 - HORSE WALK AND TROT English or Western Tack

(Jr. grades 4-6)


(Int. grades 7 & 8)


(Sr. grade 9 & above)

LOT 58- SNAFFLE BIT WESTERN PLEASURE – 2 or 3 year old

light horse shown in snaffle or bosal bit. Horse is not eligible for other

western pleasure classes.

LOT 59- JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE (grades 4-6)

LOT 60- INTERMEDIATE WESTERN PLEASURE (grades 7 & 8)

LOT 61 – SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE (grades 9 & above)

LOT 62 - PONY PLEASURE (56" and under) - English or Western

Tack (all grades) Pony is not eligible for other western pleasure

classes. May be shown only once in a pleasure class.

LOT 63-JUNIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (grades 4-6)

LOT 64-NOVICE HORSEMANSHIP(1st yr 4-Hers or w/approval of

project leaders)

LOT 65 - INTERMEDIATE WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (Grades 7 & 8)

LOT 66- SENIOR WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (Grades 9 & above)

LOT 67 – INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR BAREBACK

PLEASURE (grades 7 and above)

LOT 68 – JUNIOR BAREBACK PLEASURE (grades 4-6)

LOT 69 – TANDEM BAREBACK (all grades) – Must obtain own

partner who must be a current 4-H/FFA horse/pony/mule project

member)

TRAIL CLASSES (May enter more than one horse in a Lot)

RULES FOR TRAIL CLASSES:

1. Check in starts at 1:00 p.m. – All entries must be completed by

approximately 3:00 p.m.

2. If obstacle is not completed after 3 attempts, participant must

move on to the next obstacle.

Trail Class will include 5 to 10 obstacles. Contestants will be judged

on their poise and confidence, use of proper horsemanship, response

of the horse or pony to the rider, ease and gracefulness of the horse

and rider, safety and whether or not the obstacle is completed. Each

of the obstacles is scored on a ten-point scale. The rider accu-

mulating the highest total score on all obstacles is the first place

winner. Awards will be announced after Western Riding on

Thursday.

Obstacles may include the following: open, ride through and close a

gate; put on and remove a raincoat; cross a wooden bridge; remove

and replace materials from a mailbox; step through a series of at least

4 logs; side pass a log; back through L shaped course; dismount and

ground tie animal; 360 degree turn in 5 to 6 foot square.

LOT 70 - JUNIOR TRAIL CLASS (grades 4-6)

LOT 71-INTERMEDIATE TRAIL CLASS (grades 7-8)

LOT 72- SENIOR TRAIL CLASS (grades 9 & above)

LOT 73– STOCK HORSE REINING (all grades) LOT 74 – WESTERN RIDING (all grades)

LOT 75-DRIVING/CART (all ages)

HORSE & EVENTS –SUNDAY 9 am (Only one horse per Lot)

LOT 76 – COSTUME CLASS

Break – Open Arena – 15 minutes

LOT 77 – BREAK THE GATE (all grades)

LOT 78 – EGG & SPOON RACE (all grades)

LOT 79 – ALUMNI EGG & SPOON

LOT 80 – JUMPIN FIGURE 8 (all grades)

LOT 81 – KEYHOLE (all grades)

LOT 82 – JUNIOR BARRELS (grades 4-6)

LOT 83 - INTERMEDIATE BARRELS (grades 7 & 8)

LOT 84 - SENIOR BARRELS (grades 9 & above)

LOT 85 - JUNIOR POLES (grades 4-6)

LOT 86 - INTERMEDIATE POLES (grades 7 & 8)

LOT 87 - SENIOR POLES (grades 9 & above)


Performance Lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

DEPARTMENT 15 – SWINE Remains a TERMINAL SHOW

All Exhibitors must have Premise ID’s recorded with the

Extension Office before animals can be unloaded on

fairgrounds!

CLASS F

SUPERINTENDENTS: Brent Odland, Kempton Young

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Dave Young, Steve Olson

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: John Heeren, Garland Just,

Wendell Doolittle, Jay Heeren, Steve Ostrem

Check-In Deadline: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26

(No hogs penned before 3:00 p.m., July 25

Judging: 8:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28

RULES

1. Read General Rules and Regulations

2. Entries open to either barrows or gilts - farrowed this year and

weighing at least 220 pounds at weigh-in. One re-weigh will be

allowed of underweight animals after all other exhibitors' animals

have been weighed in.

3. All hogs will be weighed and ear tagged individually.

4. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of six (6) hogs. One of

these six (6) may be shown in the Swine Carcass lot and it may also

be shown in the Market lot. All remaining hogs may be shown in the

Market lot only. To show in the Carcass lot, the hog must weigh 220.

5. Hogs must be individually ear notched (with each hog having a

different number), as recorded on the Livestock ID report,

corresponding to ISU system. Ear notch rules will be enforced.!

6. Hogs showing fresh ear notches will be disqualified.

7. Ear notches will be checked in pens following weigh-in.

8. All Swine Exhibitor fair entry forms must have the FSQA

Certification on file at the extension office, prior to the fair. Each

exhibitor must have Premise ID submitted to the extension

Office, prior to the fair. 9 Swine show is a terminal show.

10. All Lot Champions MUST sell at the Auction.

11. Champion Hogs will be prominently marked to prevent resale

following auction.

12. Each exhibitor may sell ONLY 2 hogs in the sale and may sell

other hogs to buyer of choice as long as they go directly to slaughter.

NOTE: Hogs not selling in the Jr. Livestock Auction on Monday

must be clearly identified by 5 p.m. on Sunday, if hogs are to be sent

to the packer in the Sunday evening shipment. If errors are made, it

is the 4-H’ers responsibility, not the load out crew.

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13. Hogs weighing over 285 pounds and sold in the Junior

Livestock Auction will only be paid up to 285 pounds by the

buyer.

14. If hogs do not make weight, the exhibitor may hold one hog

back to show in Showmanship. (Hog will not be eligible for auction.)

15. Shavings or sawdust must be used as bedding.

16. An additional pen may be issued to an exhibitor (if available).

No pens may be used unless assigned to an exhibitor.

17. See general rules for Health Requirements for hogs.

18. Swine Animal Care & Manage Disclosure Statements are due by 12 Noon Thursday during Swine check-in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in NOT SHOWING your animals.


20. Order of sale for swine in Livestock Auction on Monday:

1) Grand Champion Individual; 2) Champion Carcass; 3) Reserve

Grand Champion Individual; 4) Reserve Champion Carcass; 5) Grand

Champion Barrow or Grand Champion Gilt; 6) Reserve Grand

Champion Barrow; and 7) Reserve Grand Champion Gilt

SWINE SHOWMANSHIP

If showmanship classes are too large, Swine Superintendent and

Assistant reserve the right to split divisions into manageable sizes.

LOT 78 – Run Off Showmanship Class between GRADUATE

SENIORS & SENIORS

LOT 79 - GRADUATE SHOWMANSHIP

(Out of high school)

LOT 80 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP

(Grades 9 -12-past school year)

LOT 81 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP

(Grades 7 & 8-past school year)

LOT 82 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

(Grades 5-6-past school year)

LOT 83 - BEGINNER SHOWMANSHIP

(Grade 4 -past school year)


Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

Showmanship Premiums are

ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS

Weight Classes will be divided between barrows and gilts.

LOT 84- MARKET GILT

LOT 85- MARKET BARROW


Market Hog $4.50 $3.50 $2.50

SWINE CARCASS

Real-time Ultrasound

1. Each member who has market swine enrolled as a project may

enter one of these hogs in the carcass contest.

2. Hogs are to be entered and identified at entry time by June 24th.

3. All hogs must be earmarked as shown on the Livestock ID report.

4. Hogs must meet the same health requirements as other hogs for

exhibition.

5. Either gilts or barrows may be entered.

6. Hogs must weigh 220 in order to meet carcass specifications.

7. Carcass hogs will be exhibited in the arena at the end of the

afternoon show.

LOT 86 - SWINE CARCASS

DEPARTMENT 16 - SMALL ANIMALS

POULTRY SUPERINTENDENT: Arlin Dickinson

ASSISTANT POULTRY: A. J. Dickinson

RABBIT SUPERINTENDENTS: Jean Holt, Afton Holt, Regina

Hendrickson, Virgene Monthei

Check-in for Poultry and Rabbit: 7:00am – 8:00am, Tuesday July 24 Judging for Rabbits: 12 Noon Exhibitors Meeting with Judging to follow on Wednesday, July 25. Dress-Up class will be first class. Showmanship for Rabbits: 11:00am to 12 Noon Judging for Poultry: 12 Noon Exhibitors Meeting with Judging to follow on Wednesday, July 25

Livestock sale: See Rule #8 under Junior Livestock Sale

1. Each exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of six rabbit

entries and six poultry entries with no more than 6 entries per

lot. 2. Each exhibitor will be allowed only 6 pens for each species.

3. Poultry & Rabbit Animal Care & Management Disclosure

Statements are due by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday during rabbit & poultry

check in. Failure to turn these forms will result in NOT SHOWING

your animals. No Entries after 4:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS

4. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed

appropriately as described in Rule No. 6 under Rules and

Regulations, Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section.

5. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation

classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that

species. See Rule #11 under “Rules and Regulations Junior

Livestock Department.”

6. Cages and pens must be cleaned daily. See Herdsmanship

Division Rules.

7. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock

from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure

to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the

Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums

received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of

fair superintendents.)

CLASS G – RABBITS

Judging – 1:00pm Exhibitors Meeting with Judging to follow on

Wednesday, July 25

All rabbits must be positively identified with a tattoo in the left ear

and tattoo listed on entry form. No wild rabbits allowed.

See Showmanship Rules-#10-under Junior Livestock Dept.

Each exhibitor will use the 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Score Sheet. A

copy of this form is available at the Extension Office. Showmanship

judging will be held 12 Noon – 1:00 pm Wednesday, July 25th.

LOT 89 - JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

(Grades 4-6-past school year)

LOT 90 - INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP

(Grades 7 & 8 - past school year)

LOT 91 - SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP (Grades 9 & above-past school year)


Showmanship $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00


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ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS

ALUMNI SHOWMANSHIP (no premiums paid)

MIXED BREED RABBITS

LOT 92 – JUNIOR DOE

LOT 93- JUNIOR BUCK

LOT 94- INTERMEDIATE DOE

LOT 95 – INTERMEDIATE BUCK

LOT 96 – SENIOR DOE

LOT 97 – SENIOR BUCK

Age Criteria: Rabbit classes are divided on the following age

criteria (age on date of show)

Jr. Doe and buck---------------------6 weeks to 6 months

Intermediate doe & buck-----------6 to 8 months

Senior doe and buck ---------------over 8 months

Classes may be combined if there aren’t enough entries for

separate classes.

COMMERCIAL RABBITS

LOT 98 - JUNIOR DOE

LOT 99 -INTERMEDIATE DOE

LOT 100 - SENIOR DOE

LOT 101-JUNIOR BUCK

LOT 102 - INTERMEDIATE BUCK

LOT 103 - SENIOR BUCK

Examples of meat rabbits include Californian, Satin, and New Zea-

land. Other meat rabbits can also be exhibited.

FANCY PUREBRED RABBITS Individual purebred classes will be judged against their own breed.

Examples of fancy rabbits include Dutch, Mini Lop, Mini Rex,

Angora, and Rex. Other fancy breeds can also be exhibited. You

must have identified the breed of your purebred rabbit on your

ID sheet (due May 15) in order to show in these classes.

Age Criteria for this class:

Jr. Doe or Buck………………….………6 weeks to 6 months

Sr. Doe or Buck………………………………..over 6 months

LOT 104 - JUNIOR DOE

LOT 106 - SENIOR DOE

LOT 107 - JUNIOR BUCK

LOT 109 - SENIOR BUCK

LOT 110 – FUR CLASS

(One rabbit selected from entries in Mixed Breed, Commercial,

Fancy Purebred, and Meat classes to show for best fur)


Individual Rabbits $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

Rabbit Meat Pens

Meat pen will consist of three rabbits of the same breed and variety.

Age limit not over ten weeks and weight limit not over 5 pounds

each. This division allows crossbred rabbits; however, they must be

of the same variety. RABBITS SHOWN AS PART OF A MEAT

PEN, PEN OF THREE OR SINGLE FRYER SHOULD NOT BE

PULLED FROM OTHER LOTS.

LOT 111 - PEN OF THREE FRYERS

(4 to 4 1/2 lbs. individual live weight at time of check-in)

LOT 112 – SINGLE FRYER

Single Fryer consists of one rabbit not over ten weeks of age and not

over 5 pounds. This division allows crossbred rabbits. The fryer

must not be pulled from the meat pen.

LOT 113 – DOE AND KITS

(Doe & young rabbits (25-35 days old). Doe can be shown ONLY in

this Lot AND must be tattooed. Kits can only be shown in this Lot

and do not need to be tattooed.)

These entries may be checked in the day of the Rabbit Show – they

will be released immediately after the show.

Premiums: Blue Red White Pen of 3 Rabbits $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibits at judge’s discretion.

No class will automatically receive any of the awards offered.

LOT 114 - DRESS UP Exhibitors will be judged on "most original" costume for their rabbit.

Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibits at judge’s

discretion. No class will automatically receive any of the awards

offered.

CLASS H – POULTRY Judging – 1:00pm Exhibitors Meeting with Judging to follow on

Wednesday, July 25 1. Hamilton County Fair General Rules and Regulations apply in this

division.

2. All poultry must be clean and free of lice. Failure to comply will

be grounds for disqualification. Any poultry showing evidence of

disease will be removed from the fairgrounds immediately. (See

POULTRY under Health Requirements/livestock Rules &

Regulations)

3. All poultry must be properly cared for. The fair will furnish Cages.

4. Poultry Animal Care & Management Disclosure Statements are

due at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday during poultry check in. Failure to turn

these forms will result in NOT SHOWING your animals. No entries

checked in after 4:00 p.m. – NO EXCEPTIONS.

5. Birds entered at the county fair must be owned, raised and cared

for by the 4-H/FFA'er.

6. Entries limited to six poultry entries with no more than 6 entries

per lot.

7. Entries will be judged on the basis of uniformity, development and

evidence of production (handling qualities, pigmentation and molt.)

8. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN: May be used in confirmation

classes only. The substitute showman MUST show within that

species. See Rule #11 under “Rules and Regulations Junior

Livestock Department.”

9. Released at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Any exhibitor removing livestock

from pen or stall prior to release time will forfeit premiums. Failure

to comply will lead to a one-year suspension from showing at the

Hamilton county Fair and stripped of any titles and premiums

received. (The only exceptions will be those with prior approval of

fair superintendents.)

10. Ribbons will be awarded on quality of exhibit at judges’

discretion. Exhibitors need to know breed of poultry/fowl. No class

will automatically receive any of the awards offered. Blue, red and

white ribbons will be awarded, if deserving.

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No entry is required; showmanship will be judged while exhibiting in

the various classes and announced towards the end of the show. Top

score in each division, Junior, Intermediate and Senior, if worthy.

Scores based on the following: 50% on demonstration before judge;

50% on oral questions from judge (possibly a written exam on

presenters knowledge, given at a workshop prior to fair.)

Lot 115 - Junior Showmanship- (grades 4-6 past year)

Lot 116 - Intermediate Showmanship-(grades 7 & 8 past year)

Lot 117 - Senior Showmanship- (grades 9 and above)

:


ONLY paid on the TOP 5 PLACINGS PRODUCTION & MEAT PENS

LOT 118 - Production Hens (more than 20 weeks of age) pen of 3

hens, (limit 2 pens)

LOT 119 - Production Pullets (less than 20 weeks of age) pen of 3

pullets, (limit 2 pens)

LOT 120 ----Egg Production – judge 1 dozen eggs

LOT 121 - Market Pen - pen of 3 (limit 2 pens)

may be either fryers 2-3#, or broilers 3-4#

FANCY CHICKENS (Age criteria: cocks/hens are male/female chickens 1 year or older)

(Cockerels/pullets are male/female chickens less than 1 year of age)

LOT 122 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--COCK

LOT 123 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM -- HEN

LOT 124 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--COCKEREL

LOT 125 – CLEAN LEGGED BANTAM--PULLET

LOT 126 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM--PULLET

LOT 127 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM --HEN

LOT 128 – FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM--COCKEREL

LOT 129 –FEATHER LEGGED BANTAM—PULLET

LOT 130 – BANTAM WATERFOWL

CHAMPION BANTAM

LOT 131 –LARGE --COCKS

LOT 132 –LARGE--HENS

LOT 133 –LARGE--COCKERELS

LOT 134 –LARGE--PULLETS

LOT 135 – LARGE WATERFOWL

LARGE FOWL CHAMPION

OTHER FOWL LOT 136 ---- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET TURKEY

(Pen of two, hen or tom)

LOT 137---- FANCY TURKEY (Pen of two, hen or tom)

LOT 138--- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET DUCK

(Pen of two, hen or drake)

LOT 139--- FANCY DUCK (Pen of two, hen or drake)

LOT 140--- COMMERCIAL OR MARKET GOOSE

(Pen of two, goose or gander)

LOT 141--- FANCY GOOSE (Pen of two, goose or gander)


Poultry $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

PIGEONS 1. All birds must be permanently ID’d with a seamless leg band.

2. Maximum of 6 birds per lot.

LOT 1 ---- Young Bird (hatched the current year of show)

LOT 2---- Old Cock (hatched year prior to show or older)

LOT 3--- Old Hen (hatched year prior to show or older)

DEPARTMENT 17 - SMALL PETS &

PYGMY GOATS

CLASS I

Check In: Tuesday, July 24 – 12:30 p.m. Crestview Senior

Living Tent

Judging: Tuesday, July 24 - 1:00 p.m.. Small Pets, Crestview

Senior Living Tent

1. Entries are open to pets regularly enrolled and identified as 4-H

projects by May 15 of current year.

2. To be eligible for the pet show, the 4-H'er may not have exhibited

the pet in any other department of the fair this year.

3. Entry is $3.00 per pet. Limit of two pets per lot.

4. Exhibitors must be present during judging and must be dressed

appropriately as described in Rule 9 under Rules & Regulations,

Junior Livestock, at the beginning of this section.

5. Exhibitors must check in 15 minutes before judging starts.

6. Members need to have pets entered in pet show on the fairgrounds

only for the time of show. Do not take pets into other barns.

7. All exhibitors must be responsible for their pets.

8. NO WILD ANIMALS. It is illegal under Iowa Law to capture or

keep any game animal, fur animal, game birds, or endangered,

threatened or protected species of fish, reptiles or amphibians.

9. Cats and dogs must have current official rabies certification given

by a veterinarian. Please bring certificates with you at time of show.

No cats under four (4) months of age at day of show may be shown.

10. Pets include cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, fish,

turtles, lizards, snakes, birds, dogs, rabbits and other small pets.

Ferrets as well as poisonous animals are excluded from the pet

division.

11. All pets should come on a leash, in a cage or a bowl.

12. It is suggested that;

- cats and dogs be exhibited on a leash;

- gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, birds, rabbits be in their

cage;

- fish in a one or two gallon bowl or aquarium, no decoration

or gravel;

- reptiles and amphibians in a cage or covered terrarium.

13. Cage doors and terrarium tops should be secured to prevent

escape of pets and to protect spectators.

14. Fish exhibitors must supply their own bowls and water.

15. Pets in this class will be judged on appearance, health and

member's knowledge of caring, handling and feeding of the pet.

16. Lot champions need to remain until end of show for overall

champion.

LOT 142 - CATS

LOT 143 - GERBILS

LOT 144 - GUINEA PIGS

LOT 145 - HAMSTERS

LOT 146 - MICE

LOT 147 - FISH

LOT 148 - BIRDS

LOT 149 - DOGS

LOT 150 – RABBITS

LOT 151 – PYGMY GOATS

LOT 152 - REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS

LOT 153 - MISCELLANEOUS

LOT 154 - BREEDING PAIR

LOT 155 - OFFSPRING OF PAIR

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(To be exhibited in separate container)


Pets $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

DOG OBEDIENCE- 2012

SUPERINTENDENT: Virgene Monthei

ASST SUPERINTENDENT: Donna Moore

Check-in - Tuesday July 24th 7:30 a.m.

Judging: Tuesday July 24th 8:00 a.m.

1) Entries are open to 4-H youth who are enrolled in and participated

in the Dog Obedience Training program.

2) Dogs must be identified online by May 15th 2012.

3) Entry fee is $4 per dog.

4) Exhibitor Dress: Exhibitors shall wear 4-H dog obedience shirt,

blue jeans and closed shoes.

5) Exhibitors must check in 15 minutes before judging starts.

6) Exhibitors must be responsible for their dogs. All dogs must be

leashed or crated while waiting for their class to be called.

7) EXHIBITOR CONDUCT- Exhibitors shall not strike dogs or use

any other unnecessarily harsh physical means of disciplining dogs.

No harsh or excessive corrections are to be made on the grounds.

8) EQUIPMENT- The use of choke chains, buckle collars, and head

halters, such as Gentle Leaders are acceptable.

9) No food treats or bait are allowed during the judging of the

obedience classes. Treats are allowed to be used in the

Showmanship/Handling classes.

10) The same dog cannot be shown in both the pet class and the dog

obedience class.

Dog Obedience Lot numbers

LOT M1 - Pre-novice A - Both exhibitor and dog in first year of 4-H

dog obedience training. Dogs will be judged on their ability to heel

on leash, heel figure 8 on leash, stand for examination on leash, recall

and finish on leash, sit and stay for one minute, and stay down for

three minutes on leash. Handlers or dogs cannot have an AKC or

UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. A dog may be shown only once in

this class.

LOT M2 - Pre-novice B - For dogs in first year of 4-H dog

obedience training and exhibitors that have completed more than one

year of obedience training. Exercises are the same as Pre-novice A

class. Dogs cannot have an AKC or UKC CD degree prior to the fair.

A dog may only be shown once in this class.

LOT M3 - Sub-novice - For dogs and handlers in second year who

are not ready for off leash heeling. Dogs will heel ON leash, figure 8

ON leash, stand for examination OFF leash, recall and finish OFF

leash, sit and stay for one minute OFF leash, and stay down for 3

minutes OFF leash. Dogs may be entered in either Sub-novice or

Novice A, but not both! Dogs entered in this class may not be

entered in Pre-novice A, Pre-novice B classes Handlers or dogs

cannot have AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to the fair. A dog may

only be shown once in this class.

LOT M4 - Novice A - For dogs and handlers in second year of

training. Exercises: Dogs will heel and figure 8 on leash, and heel

off leash, stand for examination off leash, recall and finish off leash,

sit-stay (1 minute) and down-stay (3minute) off leash. Dogs entered

in this class may not have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree. Dogs may

only be entered once in this class and may not be entered in Pre-

novice A, Pre-novice B, or Sub novice classes.

LOT M5 - Novice B - For dogs in second year and handlers in third

year or more OR for those who participated in the Sub-novice class

the year before. Exercises the same as Novice A class. Dogs entered

in this class may not be entered in any previous class. Dogs may not

have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree.

LOT M6 - Challenge Novice - For dogs and handlers in second

year or more of training. Exercises same as Novice A or B. Dogs may

be entered in any other class except Pre-novice A or B. (Scores in

this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High

Point Dog.

LOT M7 - Graduate Novice A - For dogs in the third year of dog

obedience training OR dogs and handlers in the 4th year who showed

in Novice B the year before. OR dogs under three years 4-H

obedience training who have an AKC or UKC C.D. degree prior to

the fair. Dogs will heel off leash including figure 8, moving stand

and examination, moving drop and recall, dumbbell recall, recall over

the broad jump, or high jump and long down with the handler out of

sight for 3 minutes. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in

Pre-novice A or B, Sub-novice as well as Novice A or B. Handlers

must not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree.

LOT M8 - Graduate Novice B - For dogs in fourth year or more of

obedience training. OR dogs who showed in Graduate Novice A the

year before. Exercises the same as Graduate novice A. Dogs must

not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree.

LOT M9- Open A – For Dogs in fourth year or more of obedience

training, OR those who showed in Graduate Novice A or Graduate

Novie B the year before. Exercises: heel and figure 8 off leash, drop

on recall, retrieve on the flat and over the high jump and broad jump,

and do 3 minute sit stay and 5 minute down stay off leash and with

the handler out of sight. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered

in Pre-novice A and B, Sub-novice, Novice A and B classes. Dogs

must not have an AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree.

LOT M10 – OPEN B- For dogs and project exhibitors of fourth year

or more who showed in Open A the year before OR for dogs that

have a AKC or UKC C.D.X. degree prior to the fair. Exercises the

same as Open A Class.

LOT M11 - Dress-up

PREMIUMS Blue Red White

Dog Obedience $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

DOG OBEDIENCE AWARD QUALIFICATIONS

1). Ribbons will be awarded in classes M1 thru M3 as follows

Purple 150-160 points

Blue 130-149 ½ points

Red 120-129 ½ points

White 119 and lower

2) Ribbons will be awarded in classes M4 thru M10 as follows

Purple 190-200 points

Blue 170-189 ½ points

Red 150-169 ½ points

White 149 and lower

3) A trophy will be presented to the first place winner in each

obedience class with ribbons to the others.

4) A Grand Champion trophy will be given to the dog and exhibitor

with the highest score in classes M4, M5, M7, M8, M9, M10. And A

Reserve Grand Champion trophy will be given to the dog and

exhibitor with the highest score in classes M1, M2, or M3.

DOG HANDLING/SHOWMANSHIP

M13- Showmanship Senior

Grades 9-12 in the past year.

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M14-Showmanship Intermediate


M15-Showmanship Junior


An award will be presented to the top Senior, Intermediate, and

Junior handler.

DOG OBEDIANCE AWARDS

The following trophies will be presented to the various lot winners.

Pre-NoviceA Champion

Pre-NoviceB Champion

Challenge Champion

Sub-Novice Champion

Novice A Champion

Novice B champion

Graduate Novice A champion

Graduate Novice B Champion

Open A Champion

Open B Champion

Champion Dog Dress up

Champion Showmanship-Senior

Champion Showmanship-Int.

Champion Showmanship- Junior

Champion High Point Dog

Reserve Champion Hi Point Dog

Rally Novice A

Rally Advanced

Rally Classes

Lot M16--Rally Novice A- For dog or handler in 3 or more years of

obedience training. A dog or handler in 2nd year may enter this class

with approval of project leasers. Dogs must not have an AKC or

UKC RN degree. Rally Novice must have between 10-15 stations

(Start and Finish not included) with no more than (5) stationary

exercises per class. All stations will be completed with dog on a

leash. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. (Scores

in this class do not count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High

Point Dog).

Lot M17--Rally Advanced- For a handler in 4 or more years of

obedience training, and both exhibitor and dog participated in the

Rally Novice Class the year before. Dogs must not have an AKC or

UKC RA degree. Rally Advanced must have between 12-17 stations

(Start and Finish not included) with no more than (7) stationary

exercises per class. A broad jump may be used in this class. All

stations will be completed with the dog on a leash. A person may

enter more than one dog in this class. (scores in this class do not

count towards High Point Dog or Reserve High Point Dog).

Points for awarding ribbons:

100-70 Blue ribbon

69-40 Red ribbon

39-0 White ribbon

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE

SUPERINTENDENT: Clark Vold, Dave Entriken

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS: Eudene Lund, Herb Strauser,

Steve Olson, Kurt Veldhuizen

LIVESTOCK SALE SETUP: Webster City FFA Chapter

Monday, July 29 --- Sale begins at 8:00 A.M.

1. The scale at the fairgrounds is to be used in weighing the livestock

on entry day, and that same weight will also be used on sale day.

THERE WILL BE NO REWEIGHING FOR THE SALE.

2. No livestock will be allowed in the sale unless it has been entered

in the 4-H or VoAg FFA departments, a complete record has been

kept and the animal has been shown in the ring.

3. The Jr. Livestock Extension Office must be notified if you

wish to sell your animal at the auction; if the office is not notified,

the animal will NOT BE LISTED in the sale catalog. Notification

must be made by Friday noon for Sheep, Poultry and Rabbits;

Saturday noon for Beef and Bucket/Bottle Calves and 4:00 p.m.

Saturday for (2) Hogs to be sold through auction.

4. After the livestock are sold, they will be returned to their stalls or

pens, as the case may be. The responsibility of the member of

his/her livestock does not end until it is loaded into the buyer's

truck. 5. Checks for the livestock sold at the sale will be mailed to the

exhibitors. 6. Champions and the top three placings in each market lot will sell

first, followed by alphabetical selling, starting with the letter "E".

This will be rotated by 11 letters each year.

7. Each exhibitor may sell only 2 hogs in the sale and may sell other

hogs to buyer of choice as long as they go directly to slaughter.

(Exception: see swine rule #9)

8. There will be a limit of 2 sale entries per exhibitor in the

auction- for poultry and rabbits (a sale entry is a single item; or a

pen of 3 would be one entry.)

9. There will be four sale statements:

1) for Extension Office

2) for buyer when paying member

3) for trucker to give to Superintendent at loading chute for

checking off

4) for resale; if applicable

12. 2012 Sale order will be:

Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep/Goats, Swine, Beef

11. The following champions are the only ones that will sell

individually: Grand Champion Market Lamb, Reserve Grand

Champion Market Lamb, Champion Lamb Carcass, Reserve

Champion Lamb Carcass, Grand Champion Market Pig, Reserve

Grand Champion Market Pig, Grand Champion Barrow, Reserve

Grand Champion Barrow, Grand Champion Gilt, Reserve Grand

Champion Gilt, Grand Champion Swine Carcass, Reserve Grand

Champion Swine Carcass.

Anyone interested in purchasing livestock at the Jr. Livestock Sale

please contact: Hamilton County Extension Office, 515-832-9597,

Hamilton County Fair Office, 515-832-1443, or Clark Vold, 515-

827-5453. Auction Forms are available at the Hamilton County

Extension Office, Hamilton County Fair Office or Clark Vold.

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