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2008 Brown County Junior Fair Schedule
August 13th - Small Animal Tag-in: Pullorum testing will be done, $2.00 per bird (Brown County Fairground)
Poultry & Chickens/Rabbits checked in 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Cats, gerbils, pocket pets, hamsters, frogs, snakes, etc.
August 11th - King and Queen Tea, Outstanding 4-Her, Industry Representative Interviews (Southern Hills JVS at 6:00 p.m.)
September 5th - Girl Scout Judging of Troop Projects - Southern Hills JVS, 6:30 -8:00 p.m.
September 11th - Project Interviews for Department 18 and Officer Book Interviews - 6:00 p.m. (Southern Hills JVS)
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Horses come in on Saturday
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Check-in Times:
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Swine
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sheep and Goats
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Beef (weigh-in at 6:30 p.m.)
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All other projects due at the fairgrounds
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Small Animal (Meat Animals ONLY)
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Small Animal
Monday, September 22, 2008
9:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Horse Show (Main Ring), Recycling Sculpture Judging
Born & Raised Goat Show
10:00 a.m. Brown County Born & Raised Barrow Show
11:00 a.m. DI Demonstrations
12:00 p.m. Junior Fair Demonstration Contest
1:00 p.m. Beef Grooming
Jr. Fair Tractor Rodeo
2:00 p.m. Beef Obstacle Course
5:30 p.m. Parade line-up at Georgetown High School
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9:00 a.m. Dog Showcase of Excellence
Skillathons - Poultry, Beef, Sheep, Horse, Dairy
9:00 a.m. Market Barrow Show/Rate of Gain Winner Announced
Rabbit Show (Beef Arena)
9:00 a.m. Goat Showmanship for all breeds, followed by the Dairy Show (Wethers & Does) & the Pygmy Show
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Register & Drop Off Baked Goods for Judging (Rhonemus Hall)
10:00 a.m. ATV/Dirt Bike Safety Event (Tractor Pull Area)
Cloverbud Ceremony
Noon Dairy Cows Due2:30 p.m. Beef Showmanship
4:00 p.m. Skillathons - Goat, Rabbit, Lawn Care
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sale of Girl Scout Baked Goods
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. Boer Goat Show (Wethers & Does)
9:00 a.m. Skillathon - SwineHorse Show
Crop Show
11:00 a.m. Born & Raised Heifer Show11:00 a.m. Foods Skillathon
1:00 p.m. Born & Raised Feeder Calf/Steer Show
2:30 p.m. Sheep Showmanship & Lead In Class
3:00 p.m. Foods & Nutrition, Home Ec, Dept. 7 & Officer Book Awards Ceremony
5:00 p.m. Poultry Show
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Girl Scout Bake Sale (Rhonemus Hall)
6:30 p.m. Sheep Show
Thursday, September 25, 2008
9:00 a.m. Horse Show9:00 a.m. Junior Fair Baking Event
12:00 p.m. Caged Birds and Pocket Pets Show
12:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Show with Sr. Fair Show
1:00 p.m. Beef Breeding/Feeder Calf
3:00 p.m. Cat Show
3:00 p.m. Egg & Poultry Judging & Meat Judging
4:30 p.m. Small Animal Showman of Showman - Swine Barn
6:00 p.m. Horse Awards (Rhonemus Hall)
7:00 p.m. Dept. 16, 17, & 18, Dogs, Outstanding Market Swine Exhibitor Awards
7:30 p.m. Steer Show
Friday, September 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. Horse Fun Show - Back Ring 9:30 a.m. Dairy Judging Contest
10:00 a.m. Pack Goat Competition & Games
10:00 a.m. Litter Hunt (meet by flagpole)
11:00 a.m. Livestock Judging Contest
1:30 p.m. Style Show
3:00 p.m. Large Animal Showman of Showman
5:00 p.m. Friday Sale
Saturday, September 27, 2008
11:00 a.m. Saturday Sale
3:00 p.m. Girl Scout Award’s Ceremony
Projects released between midnight and 7 a.m. both Friday and Saturday nights.
BROWN COUNTY JUNIOR FAIRBOARD
OFFICERS
President: Diane Watson
Vice President: Cody McConnell
Secretary: Heidi Burns
Home Ec Representative: Perianne Dixon
Ag Representative: Adam Holland
ADULT SUPERINTENDENTS
Clothing Supt: Sherrill Cowdrey
Food Supt: Christi Rockey
Asst. Food Supt: Kay Marshall
Home Ec. Misc. Supt: Betty Neu
Home Ec. Misc. Asst. Supt: Laura Vix
Cloverbud Supt: Lynn Kragler
Cloverbud Supt: Kay Marshall
Small Animal Supt: Todd Cahall
Small Animal Asst. Supt: (Poultry) Diane Louderback
Small Animal Asst. Supt: (Poultry) Leroy Louderback
Small Animal Asst. Supt. (Pocket Pets, Caged Birds, Cats): Vicki Bixler
Small Animal Asst. Supt: Crystal Cahall
Small Animal Asst. Supt: Dennis DeClaire
Small Animal Asst. Supt: Ashley Bixler
Dog Supt: Shay Cunningham
Dept. 16 & 18 (Crops & Ag. Misc.) Supt: Linda Sue Stephan
Asst. Supt. 16 & 18: Tina Howser
Tobacco Asst. Supt: Roy Griffith
Sheep Supt: Tom Johnston
Sheep Asst. Supt: Christi Bailey
Sheep Asst. Supt: Melissa Johnston
Sheep Asst. Supt: Tom Bailey
Sheep Asst. Supt: Bob Hare
Sheep Asst. Supt: Josh Fussnecker
Sheep Asst. Supt: Pam Canter
Sheep Dept. Key Leader: Carol Saner
Horse Supt: Kim Brown
Horse Asst. Supt: Julia Saylor
Horse Asst. Supt: Sandy Hickman
Horse Asst. Supt: Sarah Lodwick
Horse Asst. Supt: Theresa Siemer
Horse Asst. Supt: Shelly Moler
Horse Asst. Supt: Kim Schram
Swine Supt: Roger McKinzie, Sr.
Swine Asst. Supt: Anita McKinzie
Swine Asst. Supt: Chris Neal
Swine Asst. Supt: Bill Neal
Beef Supt: Brett Rogers
Beef Asst. Supt: Barb Howser
Beef Asst. Supt: Nicole Kinder
Beef Asst. Supt: Sandy Burns
Beef Asst. Supt: Sandy Howser
Beef Asst. Supt: Daren Howser
Beef Asst. Supt: Chris Rogers
Beef Asst. Supt: Adam Hamilton
Sr. Fair Rep: Phil Haines
Sr. Fair Rep: Tom Cluxton
Sr. Fair Rep: Danny Gray
Goat Supt: Missy Bolender
Goat Asst. Supt: LeeAnn Gauche
Goat Asst. Supt: Courtney Casey
Goat Asst. Supt: J.P. Gauche
Goat Asst. Supt: Carrie Bolender
Goat Asst. Supt: Carol Saner
Dairy Cattle Supt: Mark Dotson
Girl Scout Supt: Jennifer Stewart-Hamblen
Girl Scouts Advisor: Judy Howard
Girl Scouts Advisor: Susan McKinnon
Sign Contest:
Boy Scouts: Shannon Hiler
Grand Showmanship Contest: Robbie Wagner
Kings & Queens: Robyn Bohl
Kings & Queens: Nathan Woods
Parade:
Publicity:
Press Corp: Frankie Stith-Scott
Demonstrations: Pam Canter
Officer Books: Laura Vix
Key Leader: Keith King
ATV & Motorcycle Supt: Aaron Moran
ATV & Motorcycle Asst. Supt: Kelly Moran
Egg & Meat Judging Supt: Doug Bahnsen
2008 JUNIOR FAIR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Becky Cropper County Extension Educator, 4-H & CD
Kathy Jelley County Extension Educator, Home Ec.
David Dugan County Extension Educator, Agr. & NR
Martha Boggs Fayetteville FCCLA
Mindy Moon Eastern FCCLA
Debra Heslar Western Brown FCCLA
Pam Robinson Western Brown FCCLA
Brenda Dixon Georgetown FCCLA
James Loudon Georgetown FFA
Matt Griffith Western Brown FFA
Barney Neal SHJVS FFA
Luke Rhonemus Eastern FFA
Gigi Neal Eastern FFA
Matt Winkle Fayetteville FFA
Doug Bahnsen Ripley FFA
Harvey Stanfield Ripley FFA
Jennifer Stewart-Hamblen Girl Scouts
Shannon Hiler Boy Scouts
2008 JUNIOR FAIRBOARD
Maria Applegate, Brittany Belcher, Justin Bracco, Heather Burkenmeier, David Burns, Heidi Burns, Mitchell Bushong, Kristine Cahall, Tiffany Canter, Stella Carrington, Mariah Carroll, Emily Clements, Cody Clifton, Karra Conrad, Brandon Crawford, Katie Day, Morgan Denier, Perianne Dixon, Chelsea Drake, Seth Erwin, James Falgner, Shane Farmer, Jennifer Fetters, Tyler Fischer, Kurtis Fox, Ryan Fryer, Dustin Fussnecker, Brittany Germann, Kirstie Gibbons, Lisa Goldfuss, Nathan Guenther, Tyler Guenther, Ariel Haitz, Chelsea Haitz, Diamond Hale, Rebecca Hall, Danny Hicks, Jr., Adam Holland, Caleb Holton, David Howser, Jesse Howser, Amanda Jelley, Megan Johnson, Chris Johnston, Dylan Kattine, Chelsea Kaylor, Courtney Kaylor, Cody Kelch, Corey Keller, Allison Kelsey, Lori Kelsey, Sarah Kelsey, Eric Kinder, Erin Kinder, Kyle Kissick, Deirdre Lang, Brittany Lawrence, Cory Lawson, Emily Lodwick, Jayson Lodwick, Katie Long, Sara Luti, Emily Malott, Amanda McClain, Katie McClain, Cody McConnell, Ryan McIntosh, Mollie Malone, Ryan Meeker, John Mezger, Julia Mezger, Juquita Monteith, Caryn Moore, Casi Moore, Morgan Morris, Rachel Mullins, Samantha Nuss, Daniel Oberschlake, Kelsey Osborne, Bethany Pritchard, Rebecca Proffitt, Kaylee Purdy, Danika Ratliff, Ryan Rosselot, Jessica Rowe, Kendra Scott, Glenn Sherwood, Hannah Sherwood, Emily Siemer, Lynann Simpson, Rachel Skinner, Cory Sloas, Blake Spitznagel, Lara Staples, Travis Stone, Daniel Sullivan, Josh Swope, Tyler Tucker, Jessica Tutt, Zachary Wallace, Alexandra Waters, Diane Watson, Laramie Wells, Matthew Wells, Patience Wells, Jessica Williams, Amber Wilson, Cynthia Wood, Emilee Wood, Becca Woodruff, Candice Yockey, Janelle Young
JUNIOR FAIRBOARD RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Only bona fide members of Junior Fair organizations may exhibit. To exhibit at the fair, a member must have a residence in the county or attend school in the county.
2. No entry fee shall be charged to Junior Fair exhibitors for Junior Fair competition with the exception of livestock judging.
3. All Junior Livestock exhibitors showing in open classes must purchase a regular exhibitor’s ticket.
4. Projects will be released between midnight and 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
5. All precautions will be taken to prevent injury or theft of exhibits, but this Junior Fairboard will not be responsible for any loss or injury.
6. The judging for placings in classes of clothing, foods, and miscellaneous home economics projects, including creative arts, will be determined by county contest to be held before the State Fair on July 17th.
7. Registered animals exhibited in Junior Fair competition are to be registered in the member's name or they may be registered jointly in parent's and member's name.
8. All projects must be exhibited to be eligible for premiums, medallions, and to sell.
9. All 4-H and FFA project animals must be tied in designated Junior Fair space.
10. There will be no sleeping in any of the Junior Fair exhibitor's barns for safety reasons.
11. Junior Fair participants and only Junior Fair participants may participate in the Junior Fair parade (with minimum of adults to assist, but not to lead animals.)
12. Junior Fair livestock and small animal exhibitors will exhibit by the following plan:
1st year: one livestock project
note: 2 market lambs count as 1 project
2 market hogs count as 1 project
2 steers count as 1 project
2 beef breeding heifers count as 1
2 feeder calves count as 1 project
2 dairy cows count as 1 project
2 dairy heifers count as 1 project
1 pen of 3 chickens counts as 1 project
2 gilts count as 1 project
2 goats count as 1 project
2 market goats count as 1 project
2 does OR 2 kids
There is no limitation on the number of non-livestock projects a member may take. Example: Corn, clothing, etc. 2nd year: 2 projects, 3rd year: 3 projects, 4th year and above, a maximum of 4 projects (Horses would also be included in this number.). Example: A 3rd year member can take the following: 2 barrows, 2 gilts, 1 meat pen of chickens.
NOTE: Exhibitors (4th grade & above) may only sell 2 animals (ex: 1 pen of 3 chickens and 1 steer) unless they have Grand or Reserve (both Grand and Reserve must sell).
12a. The livestock quotas that relate to county fair begin with the year the 4-Her is a 3rd grader. Third grade is the first year that a 4-H member is eligible to take livestock projects. The livestock showing quota is figured from the 3rd grade.
13. All animals will be checked for health papers and inspection made prior to unloading. Any animals not having papers will not be permitted in housing facilities.
14. The same project may not be carried in two counties by a Junior Fair exhibitor during the same year. Ex: An exhibitor may not carry steers in two counties or steers in FFA & 4-H. An individual may not be in 4-H in two counties.
15. A Junior Fair exhibitor cannot be 19 as of January 1 of the current year.
16. No one may carry the same project in FFA as in 4-H. (Ex: The exhibitor may carry steers in 4-H and beef breeding in FFA.)
17. All projects must be in the Junior Fair exhibitor's possession by June 1st of the current year or according to rules governing each department.
18. Junior Fair exhibitors may sell only one animal per species. A Junior Fair exhibitor may only go through the sale’s ring twice. This means that if a member has the grand champion corn, a hog, and a goat, they may only sell the corn and one other animal of their choice. All champions must sell, so a member owning grand and reserve will sell their champion animals, champion baked goods, or champion crops. EX: If the member owns the grand and reserve sheep, the member may sell both animals. If the members owns the grand champion feeder calf or the reserve champion, they may also sell a steer.
19. All judges' decisions are final.
20. All exhibitors who are required to have a health certificate for their project are given the sole responsibility to obtain such document prior to the fair.
21. These documents will be shown to the department chairman or supervisor prior to unloading.
22. No health certificates will be written on the fairgrounds by the Fair veterinarian.
23. Rabbits will be screened by the adult superintendent at the time of arrival instead of having a health paper. Any suspect animals will be quarantined until inspected by the Fair veterinarian.
24. Poultry projects will be blood tested for pullorum during check in at the fairgrounds on Wednesday, August 13th. NOTE: Turkey projects must have pullorum tests done prior to the fair.
25. Water fowl will be screened for thriftiness at the time of arrival.
26. For the safety and health of all equine projects, it is suggested a Rhinogen and Influenza vaccination be given within 30 days prior to the fair.
27. All rules will be strictly enforced. Violations can be grounds for disqualification and result in loss of premiums, eligibility, and awards.
28. Cloverbud projects are due by 6 p.m. on Sunday.
29. All members’ projects, after the date of possession, must be within a twenty mile radius of the exhibitor’s home.
30. To alleviate the congestion Saturday of the fair, any animals or tack are to be removed between the hours of 12:00 midnight Friday and 7:00 a.m. Saturday. The only exception would be the animals being transported from the Junior Fair Livestock Sale by arrangement of the Sale Committee.
CONSTITUTION OF BROWN COUNTY JUNIOR FAIRBOARD
ARTICLE I - Title
This organization shall be known as the Brown County Junior Fairboard.
ARTICLE II - Object
The object of this group shall be to: promote the interests of Brown County youth through their exhibits and activities at the Brown County Fair. Whenever possible, activities of the Junior exhibitors shall be coordinated for the benefit of the total group. The members and officers of this organization shall at all times cooperate with, and be under the advisorship and supervision of, the Junior Fairboard Advisory Committee and Junior Fairboard Adult Superintendent Committee. They shall cooperate with and assist the Senior Fairboard in carrying out the activities of the Brown County Fair.
ARTICLE III - Membership
Membership on the Brown County Junior Fairboard shall consist of members representing 4-H, Vocational Agriculture, Vocational Home Economics, Farm Bureau Youth Council, Girl Scouts, and other youth organizations acceptable to the Senior Fairboard. All members shall be age 14 and over. Members will serve a four year term.
First year members will be Members-in-Training without voting privileges. The members will serve in the following positions: 1st year - Member-in-Training; 2nd year - Member-in-Charge; 3rd year - Advisory Member 1; 4th year - Advisory Member 2.
ARTICLE IV - Organization and Meetings
1. The Junior Fairboard members shall meet and elect the following officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter to serve one year and until their successors are elected and qualified.
2. All officers are to be members of the Junior Fairboard for at least one year prior to taking office.
3. Officers must be elected no later than the March meeting.
4. Meetings shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month and unless otherwise notified shall be at 7:00 p.m.
ARTICLE V - Board Members
1. The Board shall consist of members in each department. The number of departments may vary from time to time. There shall be representatives from the local 4-H clubs, FFA Chapters, FHA Chapters, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Farm Bureau Youth groups of Brown County. The number of members needed may vary from year to year and may change without amendment to the Constitution.
2. The selection of board members shall be coordinated by the department members to which the appointment is made and must be approved by the Advisory Committee, and interviewed.
3. Each member must be actively enrolled in his or her organization.
4. The position of the Board member who misses TWO regularly scheduled meetings without satisfactory excuses shall be declared vacant. A letter will be sent to the individual declaring that he/she will be dismissed if another unexcused absence occurs.
5. A vacancy occurring on the board shall be filled by appointment of a new member-in-training and moving the existing department members up consecutively to fill the more senior position. A four-day notice shall be given before a quorum is called.
6. Board members retiring may become honorary members and may serve in this capacity as long as they attend meetings, but do not have a voting power.
4-H DEPARTMENT
4-H Colors Green and White
4-H Emblem Four Leaf Clover
4-H Motto "To Make The Best Better"
4-H PLEDGE
"I pledge: My head to clearer thinking; My heart to greater loyalty; My hands to larger service; My health to better living; for my club, my community, my country, and my world."
2008 4-H COMMITTEE
Marilyn Cluxton, Mark Naylor, Jay Saylor, Barb Howser, Anita McKinzie, Betty Neu, Cathy Griffith, Chris Neal, Brenda Fussnecker, Sandra Burns, Sherry Rogers, LoAnn Haines, Karra Conrad, Emily Lodwick
FAMILY CAREER & COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA)
SCHOOL ADVISOR
Eastern Mindy Moon
Fayetteville Martha Boggs
Georgetown Brenda Dixon
Western Brown Debra Heslar
Western Brown Pamela Robinson
Southern Hills Judy McCormick
Family Career and Community Leaders of America (Future Homemakers of America) was founded June 11, 1945. Home Economics Related Occupations was added in 1971.
There are two types of chapters: FCCLA (FHA) Chapters place major emphasis on consumer education, homemaking and family life education combined with exploration of jobs and careers.
FCCLA (HERO) Chapters place major emphasis on preparation for jobs and careers with recognition that workers also fill multiple roles as homemakers and community leaders.
FFA
SCHOOL ADVISORS
Eastern Luke Rhonemus
Eastern Gigi Neal
Fayetteville Matt Winkle
Georgetown James Loudon
Ripley Harvey Stanfield
Ripley Doug Bahnsen
Southern Hills Barney Neal
Western Brown Matt Griffith
Colors - National Blue and Corn Gold
Motto: "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, and Living to Serve."
DEPARTMENT 1
FAMILY CAREER & COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA)
Trophy Sponsors: Oak Hill Banks
The objective of Family Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is to help youth assume their roles in society through Home Economics Education in areas of personal growth, family life, vocational preparation, and community involvement.
DEPARTMENT 2
CLOVERBUDS
Superintendent: Lynn Kragler
Superintendent: Kay Marshall
All displays are due Sunday, September 21st by 6:00 p.m. The Cloverbud ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m.
DEPARTMENT 3
BAKING EVENT
9:00 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2008
Trophy sponsors: The Kroger Company, Ripley Federal Savings Bank
Participation qualifications:
1. Anyone wishing to enter must be a member of one of the youth organizations recognized by the Junior Fairboard.
2. Each Junior Fair organization may enter one (1) participant in each category. An individual may not enter more than one category. (EX: One member may enter the apple pie category, and another may enter the cherry pie category.)
CATEGORIES:
I. PIES - must be from "scratch" with double crust or lattice top.
a. Apple
b. Cherry
II. CAKES - must be at least two layers
a. Chocolate cake with chocolate icing. Devil's food not acceptable.
b. White cake with white icing. Must use egg whites only.
III. COOKIES - one dozen
a. Chocolate chip (No nuts)
b. Peanut butter
IV. BREAD - must be kneaded, yeast, raised loaf.
Individually shaped rolls not permitted.
a. White bread
b. Whole wheat bread
3. Recipes for each category will be provided by the participant.
4. Entry must be accompanied by recipe on a 3x5 card.
5. Entry must be on a disposable container or a container in which the category winner is willing to forfeit to the buyer.
6. Entry must be in the Rhonemus Hall (Community Room) on the fairgrounds by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2008. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.
7. Overall winner of each category will be determined by highest score. ONLY overall winners in cake, cookies, bread and pies categories may have their entry sold at the auction on Friday at 5:00 p.m. Students must be present at the sale. If a student is participating in a school activity and cannot be present, he/she should have a written excuse from a school administrator. Excuses should be presented at the time of registration. Student should also have a substitute, who is a member of their organization, present for him/her at the auction. The sale commission will be taken out of the sale price by the Junior Fairboard. Deadline to enter the sale will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
8. Participants will not be interviewed but may observe the judging.
9. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st place winner in each category.
2nd and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each category.
Entries due to OSU Extension by September 15, 2008:
Kathy Jelley
OSU Extension - Brown County
740 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
937-378-6716
DEPARTMENT 4
CLOTHING
Trophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Jubilee Foods, Regina Pritchard, Oak Hill Banks, J.C. Penney Volunteer Award (Laura Vix)
Dept. 4, 5, 6, & 7 - To be eligible for awards, projects must be on display at the fair.
Member-in-training: Amber Wilson
Member-in-charge: Kaylee Purdy
Advisory Member I: Kristine Cahall
Advisory Member II: Bethany Pritchard
Adult Supt: Sherrill Cowdrey
Adult Advisor: Kathy Jelley
All garments due in Rhonemus Hall (Community Room) 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21st. To be eligible to exhibit at the fair, members must have participated in the county judging on July 17th or judged by advisor. Advisor grades are due August 1st in the Extension Office. Only those who have participated in July 17th judging will be eligible for awards. All garments should be identified with the following information:
1. Member's name
2. Club name
3. Project name and number
The garment should also be brought on a hanger.
Projects released 45 minutes after the conclusion of the Saturday Sale.
CATEGORIES FOR JUDGING:
1. Best 100% wool outfit
2. Best Pigskin (Pork Grant)
3. Best Suede or leather garment
4. Most fashionable outfit
5. Best construction
6. Overall Junior
7. Overall Intermediate
8. Overall Senior
Each of the above areas may be won more than once by an individual.
CLASSES
1. Clothes for High School & College #406
2. Accessories for Teens #407
3. Creative Costumes #408
4. Ready Let’s Sew #409
5. Fun with Clothes #410
6. Sew for Others #412
7. Joyful Jumper #413
8. Active Sportswear #415
9. Dress-up Outfits #417
10. Lounging Apparel #418
11. Tops for Tweens #419
12. Outer Layers #420
13. Sportswear for Spectators #423
14. Clothing for Middle School #424
15. Frugal Fashion #425
16. Clothing for Your Career #426
17. It’s Time For Clothing - Begin. #427
18. It’s Time For Clothing - Int. #428
19. It’s Time for Clothing - Adv. #429
NOTE: County Fair winners going to State Fair must take the same outfit for State Fair Judging.
DEPARTMENT 5
JUNIOR FAIR STYLE SHOW
Friday, September 26, 2008 - 1:30 p.m.
Trophy Sponsor: Ripley Federal Savings Bank
1. Open to any Junior Fair exhibitor who has made an outfit in 2008.
2. Names, categories, and descriptions must be mailed to:
Sherrill Cowdrey
8161 Marks Road
Hamersville, OH 45130
by September 13th.
Entries for 4-Hers judged in July do not have to be mailed.
3. Judging will be based upon total appearance and how well the participant models the garment.
4. The classes are as follows:
1. Age 9 as of Jan. 1 of current year
2. Age 10 as of Jan. 1 of current year
3. Age 11 as of Jan. 1 of current year
4. Age 12 - 13 as of Jan. 1 of current year
5. Age 14 - 15 as of Jan. 1 of current year
6. Age 16 & over as of Jan. 1 of current year
SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT FAIR TIME. DEPENDING ON ENTRIES RECEIVED.
DEPARTMENT 6
FOOD & NUTRITIONTrophy Sponsors: The Kroger Company, Brown County Pork Producers, Brown County Cattlemen’s Association, Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Rick & Tammie Mers, Yockey Farms, Regina Pritchard, James Cash Penney (Volunteer award for Laura Vix), Joe & Christi Rockey & Family, Warren & Chandra Bridges, Lake Manor Restaurant, Country Inn, Butterbees, Skyline Chili, Mt. Orab; Amanda Mers; Oak Hill Banks, Janet Rockey; Alley Cat Café; Martin’s Super Valu
Member-in-training: Maria Applegate
Member-in-charge: Brittany Lawrence
Advisory Member I: Bethany Pritchard
Asst. Supt: Amanda Mers
Asst. Supt: Kay Marshall
Adult Supt: Christi Rockey
Adult Advisor: Kathy Jelley
Only those who participated in the Home Ec. judging on July 17th are eligible for project awards. Members who exhibit must have had their projects evaluated through the Home Ec. judging or by an advisor to be eligible to exhibit. Advisors grading projects for completion only must turn in grade and photo containing table setting, food item, and 4-H member by August 1st to the Extension Office.
No Food Posters or menus will be exhibited.
Photos of each project and 4-H member will be taken at time of judging in July to be displayed at the fair. Projects graded by advisor are also required to submit a photo by August 1st (See above rule).
The Best Presentation Award will be presented during the Home Ec awards ceremony at the Fair. This is based on total look at July judging to be determined by July judges. (Advisor graded projects are not eligible for this award.)
Beef and Pork Awards will be given to the best overall project utilizing beef or pork in beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. These awards are sponsored by the Brown County Cattlemen’s Association and the Brown County Pork Producers.
The Nutrition Knowledge Award will be given to a Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced winner. This award was selected at interview judging in July and is based on the 4-Her’s knowledge of their project and nutrition. 4-H Food & Nutrition Skillathon
The skillathon is for 4-H Foods’ project members only. Each member must participate to be eligible for all awards.
The skillathon will be held Wednesday, September 24, 2008 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Awards will follow at 3:00 p.m.Schedule for Participation:
Advanced project members: 11:00 a.m.
Intermediate project members: 11:30 a.m.
Beginner project members: Noon
Members who have projects in multiple levels must compete in the skillathon only 1 time, but at their highest project level.
The skillathon will utilize the following 5 areas:
-table setting
-measuring/food preparation
-nutrition
-food safety
-menu planning/cost per serving (category change from previous year)
Awards will be given for the highest score at the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels.
For more information regarding the skillathon, please attend late July clinic or contact the Extension Office.4-H Food’s Projects
1. #459 I Spy in the Kitchen
2. #461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads
3. #462 Yeast Breads on the Rise
4. #466 Mini Meal Magic
5. #467 You’re The Chef
6. #468 Meals In Minutes
7. #469 The Global Gourmet
8. #472 The Outdoor Chef
9. #475 Star Spangled Foods
10. #476 Pathways to Culinary Success
11. #481 Food & Fitness For Fun
12. #482 Food & Fitness Choices For You
13. #487 Fast Break for Breakfast
DEPARTMENT 7
HOME EC. MISC.Trophy Sponsors: Laura Vix (PartyLite Candle Consultant), Ripley Federal Savings Bank, the Signal House Bed & Breakfast, Jubilee Foods, Ma & Pa Keltz’s Country Corner (Hillsboro), James Cash Penney Volunteer Award (Laura Vix), The Wesleyan Church, Split Ends Salon, DeClaire Insurance, Ruth Teeters, Sue Cahall
Member-in-training Eliese Kendrick
Member-in-charge Perianne Dixon
Advisory Member I Hanna Sherwood
Asst. Supt: Laura Vix
Adult Supt: Betty Neu
Adult Advisor: Kathy Jelley
All projects are due in the Rhonemus Hall (Community Room) 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21st. To be eligible to exhibit, member must have participated in Home Ec. judging on July 17th. A member judged by their advisor will receive a ribbon and can exhibit at the fair. Advisor grades are due August 1st to the Extension Office.CLASSES
1. You’re the Athlete #300
2. Staying Healthy #351
3. Keeping Fit #352
4. First Aid in Action #353
5. Alcohol Decisions #357
6. Tobacco & You #358
7. Self determined (Home Ec. related) #365
8. Get in the Act Take 1 #379
9. And My World I #396
10. And My World II #397
11. Growing on My Own #434
12. Growing with Others #435
13. Growing in Communities #436
Real Money, Real World #441
15. Family History Treasure Hunt #442
16. Becoming Money Wise #445
17. Money Fundamentals #446
18. Money Moves #447
19. Teens...on the Road to Financial Success #448
20. Science Fun with Dairy Foods #490
21. Adventures in Home Living #491
22. Designing Interiors #494
23. Your First Home Away from Home #495
24. Collectibles #496
25. Writing & Reporting for Teens #587
26. Creative Writing #588
27. Art as Expression #592
28. Play the Role #596
29. Become a Puppeteer #597
30. Set the Stage #598
DEPARTMENT 8
FAIR FROLICS
DEPARTMENT 9
SMALL ANIMALS
Trophy Sponsors: RULH FFA, Louderback Farm Machinery, Larry Bixler Farm Fresh Eggs, Ripley Federal Savings Bank, DeClaire Real Estate & Insurance, D & J Auto Sales, Western Brown FFA, Eastern FFA, Georgetown FFA, Martha Mitchell, Thelma’s Beauty Shop, Southern Ohio Transplants, L.H. Sundance Hydroponic Tomato, Allstate Insurance - Scott Steger, Sardinia Ready Mix Inc., Kathy Bushong, Mike, Diane & Emily Clements, Dave’s Auto Service & Tire, Gary Frye - Green Township Trustee, Pam Campbell - Green Township Fiscal Officer, The Treasure Chest Florist, Bethel Feed & Farm Supply, Courtney DeClaire, Robert G. Inlow, Oak Hill Banks, Ed & Lesa Wood, Ramona Fetters - Avon Representative, Southern Ohio Stove Systems, Cornett Lawn & Garden
Member-in-training: Katie Day
Member-in-training: Kurtis Fox
Member-in-training: Chris Johnston
Member-in-training: Amanda McClain
Member-in-charge: Ariel Haitz
Member-in-charge: Adam Holland
Member-in-charge: Cynthia Wood
Advisory Member I: Brittany Belcher
Advisory Member I: Mitchell Bushong
Advisory Member II: Jennifer Fetters
Advisory Member II: Rebecca Hall
Advisory Member II: Sarah Luti
Small Animal Supt: Todd Cahall
Asst Supt: Crystal Cahall
Asst Supt: Dennis DeClaire
Asst Supt:(Poultry) Leroy Louderback
Asst Supt: (Poultry) Diane Louderback
Asst Supt: (Pocket Pets, Cats, Caged Birds) Vicki Bixler
Asst Supt: (Pocket Pets, Cats, Caged Birds) Ashley Bixler
Adult Advisor Doug Bahnsen
Adult Advisor Becky Cropper
BASIC RULES
1. There will be no washing of any small animal at the fairgrounds. (Animals that need to be washed are to be washed and dried at home before the fair.)
2. There will be no mass check-in by any club or organization advisor. (The exhibitor or their family are responsible to check in their own animal.)
3. Everyone is responsible to provide a picture of their project.
4. Meat pen or single fryer rabbit project does must be tattooed before check in. You must bring the doe back to the fair in coop. The tattoo will be checked. If they are not tattooed by check in, a fee will be charged to tattoo. That fee will go to the Small Animal Department.
All rabbits will be checked in on August 13th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. If you are showing a meat pen or a single fryer, you may bring up to three does and their litters to check in. If you sign up for a single fryer, then you must show a single fryer. If you have signed up for a pen of three meat rabbits, and one dies, you will not be able to show a single fryer. All rabbits will be checked upon arrival to the fairgrounds by the Supt. Each animal to be inspected by an approved veterinarian. Each animal shall be free of any evidence of dangerously contagious or infectious disease. Rabbits do not have to have health papers, but will be looked at by the Adult Supt.
ALL ANIMALS MUST BE DRY WHEN BROUGHT FOR WEIGH-IN.At check in at the fair, you will bring back one doe and her litter that you have decided you will use for your meat projects. Then at weigh-in time, you will select the single fryer or the meat pen that will stay at the fair for the Small Animal Show. You will take home any extra bunnies and the doe. You will also make your choice before you weigh-in your animal(s).
You may weigh in only once.
Each exhibitor showing a meat rabbit animal should bring a picture of themselves with their project to the check in at the fair on September 21st. This picture should be a clear picture, as it is used on the buyer’s card. Doe and Litter Project Tag-in Procedure: (The following is for the doe and litter project, NOT the meat rabbit projects which require the doe being brought to tag-in.)
Those taking a doe and litter should bring a picture to tag-in of their doe and litter. You do not have to bring this doe and litter to the tag-in on August 13th, only the picture.
Polaroids are NOT encouraged for any of the pictures.State of Ohio requires negative test for pullorum disease in chickens and turkeys.
NOTE: Turkeys must be tested prior to the fair and show proof of a negative pullorum test.
Meat entries are due at the fairgrounds Sunday, September 21st from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ONLY meat entries will be accepted at this time due to weigh in. NO meat entries will be accepted after 3:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Weigh master leaves at 3:00 p.m.
All other entries are due at the fairgrounds Sunday, September 21st from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RABBITS AND POULTRY PROJECTS exhibit in an area to be posted and announced in the Small Animal Barn at the fair.
There is no 6 - 8 month class for Rabbits.
All projects must be exhibited as recommended in Requirements Book.
Pocket Pets will exhibit in Pulliam 4-H Building.
The exhibitor is responsible for cleaning up the cage and floor area of their project before leaving the fair. If these areas are not cleaned, exhibitors with meat projects will not receive their sale check until area is cleaned.No tack boxes, nothing larger than a coffee can.
Small Animal barn will be locked at 9:00 p.m. It will reopen at 8:00 a.m. You will need to make feeding arrangements accordingly.
Do not sit feed, water, etc on top of the cages. There will be a designated area for you to store your feed for the entire week. You must have your name clearly written on your food container (Anything that is left on top of the cages will be thrown away.) Members are responsible for keeping their area clean.
ALL poultry and rabbit (fancy and meat) are required to bring their projects to the Small Animal check-in on Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Poultry projects will be pullorum tested at this time (except turkeys) if they do not have their health papers with them. The charge for this testing will be $2.00 per bird. Turkey Projects
(Quoted from the American Standard of Perfection: White Holland Turkeys (May be referred to in commercial terminology as Broad Whites or Large Whites.)
Standard Weights: Young Tom - 25 lbs. Young Hen - 16 lbs.
The pair will be weighed with the weight range being 35 to 47 lbs. No less than 35 lbs. And no more than 47 lbs. BOTH TURKEYS WILL BE WEIGHED TOGETHER.
It is suggested the birds be hatched after April 1st of the current year.Turkeys have to be tested 45 days prior to the fair and need to have their health papers with them or proof of testing at the check-in.
Any animal not at check-in will not show at the fair. NO EXCEPTIONS!!Poultry will be tagged in August 13th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Check-in time for ALL Projects is August 13th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Number of meat animals that may be tagged for each division.
If only showing one duck, one goose, or turkey, it does not show for grand or reserve champion.
*Single Fryers may tag-in 3 birds and show 1
*Meat Pen of 3 may tag-in 6 birds and show 3
*Turkeys may tag-in 4 birds and show 2
*Geese may tag-in 4 birds and show 2
*Ducks may tag-in 4 birds and show 2All poultry will be tagged (Fancy and Meat) and pullorum tested at tag-in. If your project is not tagged and tested (or have proof of pullorum testing), you will not show your project.
Exhibitors are responsible to bring a picture of themselves and their market project with them to the fair check-in. The picture will be on your buyer’s card that is presented to your buyer, so, you should have a nice, clear picture. Polaroids are not encouraged.
Caged Birds and Cats must have a poster on display by 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21st. Poster size: 22 x 14. A poster must be on display for the member to exhibit their project. A picture of the animal and exhibitor's name must be on the poster. Youth must be interviewed and present for judging. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to make sure his/her own animal is fed and watered during the fair. Food and water dishes MUST BE non-chewable and attached to the cage. This is to ensure that animals are not without food and water at any time while exhibitor is not present. The exhibitors must furnish their own locks for cages.
Only 1 rabbit may be brought to the fair in a class for exhibiting. An exception is the meat pen in which 3 animals make a pen.CONFLICTS AT TIME FOR JUDGING
Many youth show more than one project at the fair. Sometimes this causes conflicts due to the fact that both projects may be judged at the same time. In the event of a scheduling conflict, a member may be enlisted to help the exhibitor. (No parents at tables.) ANIMALS MUST BE SHOWN TO SELL.The Small Animal Department will work with all other areas to insure that each person is judged, but it is the ultimate responsibility of the exhibitor to see that they are judged.YOU must be present for your interview.
Arrangements should be made with the Junior Fairboard Member-in-Charge AND the Adult Supt. of both reas.
SMALL ANIMAL CLASSES
A member may exhibit a meat pen or single fryer but not both.(Rabbits and Chickens)
1. A, B, & C Chickens
1-A Laying Production
1-B Meat Production
1-C Fancy or Pet
2. A. Ducks
B. Geese
3. A. Turkeys
4. A. Poultry Wildlife
5. Poultry Production
5-A Incubators
5-B Hatch
5-C Hens with Chicks
5-D Miscellaneous
6. A, B, C, & D Rabbits
6-A Commercial
6-B Fancy or Pet (Lops are to be counted as fancy/pets)
6-C Production
6-D Meat
7. A & B Guinea Pigs
7-A Long Hair
7-B Short Hair
8. A. Hamsters
9. A. Gerbils
10. A. Miscellaneous. Please note project on entry card.
11. Cats A & B
11-A Long Hair (hair longer than 3/4")
11-B Short hair (hair shorter than 3/4")
12. Caged Birds
POULTRYWednesday, Sept. 24th, 5:00 p.m.
1. CHICKENS
1. Exhibit a pen of two recognized breeds or crossbreed animals for egg production.
B. Meat Production (Pullets or cockerels must be hatched after Jan. 1 of the current year.)
1. Exhibit a pen of three animals or a single fryer. Animals must have a weight of 5-8 lbs. (6.5 lbs is ideal weight). Any bird weighing less than 5 lbs. or more than 8 lbs. will show for grade only. They will not sell at sale. They will be weighed at check-in on Sunday.
2. Must be recognized commercial breed or crossbreed.
3. Chicken should be marketable age and quality for the breed at fair time.
4. The pen may be pullets, cockerels, or a mixture of both.
5. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion must sell at Brown County Junior Sale of Champions on Friday. Others may sell if they wish.
6. Date of possession: July 25, 2008. Chickens should be ordered within 70 days of the fair.
7. If you are exhibiting a meat pen, you must show a meat pen. You cannot change this to a single fryer. (If one of your meat pen chickens expires, you need to enter a poster for grade only.)
1. Exhibit birds or a pair of animals. The pair must be the same breed. Judged in single or pair competition. Can only show single or pair not both.
2. Best Fancy will be chosen from Grand Champions.
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP - Classes are the same as rabbit (Ages are as of Jan. 1st of current year. 1st year exhibitor - 1st time showing poultry. Jr. Division (9-12) and Sr. Division (13-18). If you have won the Small Animal Showman of Showmen, you are finished showing in any Small Animal Showmanship event.
2A. DUCKS
A. Must be hatched after Jan. 1 of current year
B. Exhibit one or a pen of two birds
C. Ducks will show in one class or the other as:
1. fancy (do not sell)
2. commercial
2B. GEESE
A. Must be hatched after Jan. 1 of current year
B. Exhibit one or a pen of two birds
C. Geese will show in one class or the other as:
1. fancy (do not sell)
2. commercial
All poultry project Grand Champions including ducks, geese, and wildlife will compete for Overall Poultry Project. This will be the last class.
3. TURKEYS
A. Hatched after Jan. 1 of current year
B. Exhibit one or a pen of two turkeys
C. One bird may be a hen or a tom
D. Pen of two must be hen and a tom
E. Pen of two will compete for Grand Champion Turkey Pen
F. Pen of Grand Champion & Reserve Champion must sell at Sale of Champions
G. Single bird may sell but not as Grand or Reserve
H. Turkeys must be tested for pullorum prior to fair
4. WILDLIFE CLASS (ducks, turkeys, pheasants, pigeons, guineas, etc.)
A. In this class, fowl that normally lives in the state of nature, not domesticated, are shown
B. May exhibit one or a pair of birds
C. Care should be taken to make the fowl comfortable and reduce any excitement
D. Wildlife may be judged at the cages but be prepared to handle fowl if asked by judge
E. Wildlife CANNOT be sold at the sale
Exhibitor needs to be prepared to use their own adequately sized cage to exhibit their project. Department #9 cages will not adequately house some types of wildlife. Contact an Adult Supt. in regard to your project needs.
5. POULTRY PRODUCTION
A. Incubators
1. Exhibit an incubator with eggs. This project should be done so that hatching is done during fair week
2. A poster or display explaining the incubation process is to accompany the project
B. Hatch
1. Exhibit a brooder system. Should have babies two to three weeks old in it.
2. A poster or display explaining the brooder process in fowl raising is to accompany the exhibit.
C. Hens with Chicks (young)
1. Exhibit mother with babies. This project should have special cages of housing so the animals are protected and comfortable.
D. Miscellaneous
1. This project and exhibit can be anything under Poultry Production. This Advisor's Consent is necessary.
NOTE: If animals die, the member should exhibit a poster due by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21st, and can be interviewed during the show. NO project changes will be accepted due to this misfortune.
SMALL ANIMAL SALEPoultry will be auctioned at the sale held on Friday, Sept. 26th at 5:00 p.m. The sale will be held under Dept. 26 of the Junior Fairboard. All rules of sale under Dept. 26 to poultry also apply.GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR POULTRY
1. These animals must be recognized breed or crossbreed for meat production.
2. Must be of marketable age and quality.
3. Must be a project taken, shown, and judged at the fair in 2008.
4. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion meat pens and single fryers must sell.
5. An exhibitor may only sell and exhibit a single fryer or a meat pen not both.
6. Wildlife will not sell.
7. Meat/market projects will be checked on Aug. 13th by exhibitor. If you do not bring your project to check-in at this time, you will not show at the fair.6. RABBITS
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.
BEST FANCY RABBIT
The Best of each breed will compete for best overall award fancy.
BEST COMMERCIAL
The Best of each breed will compete for best overall award commercial.
The Best overall rabbit project will be chosen from the grand champion of each division.
BEST PRODUCTION
Best Fancy Doe and Litter
Best Commercial Doe and Litter Mixed Breeds
BEST MEAT EXHIBIT
Best Meat Pen
Best Single Fryer
RULES:
1. All members showing rabbits should be present at the time of judging to bring and show their projects to the judge. In the event of conflict, the exhibitor may enlist the help of a Jr. Fair member. (No parents at tables.)2. First year Rabbit Members may have a maximum of one (1) exhibit. (NOTE: Pen of three counts as 1 exhibit.)
3. Second year Rabbit Members may have a maximum of 2 exhibits.
4. Third year Rabbit Members may have a maximum of 3 exhibits.
5. Rabbits will be classified into 2 divisions. Fancy or Commercial per the chart. No rabbit may be shown in both divisions.
6. Exhibitors in Second year Rabbit or Third year Rabbit may have an exhibit in the Commercial and/or Fancy divisions. (Differently classified rabbits.)
7. A rabbit exhibit can only be shown in a division and one class. Examples:
a. A rabbit classified commercial can only be shown in the commercial division.
b. Doe and Litter exhibit cannot be shown as Sr. Doe.
8. Not more than 1 entry per exhibitor will be allowed in one class. (That is, you cannot exhibit 2 Sr. Does, 2 Jr. Bucks, or 2 etc. in the same division.)
9. A Meat Pen or Doe with Litter will count as 1 exhibit.
10. All exhibitors are required to properly feed and water their animals throughout the fair. Food and water containers must be non-chewable and attached to the cage.
11. All rabbit (fancy and meat) exhibitors are required to bring their projects to the Small
Animal check-in on August 13th. Any animal not at check-in will not show at the fair.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
12. Meat entry rabbits are due at the fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 21st from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ONLY meat entries will be accepted at this time due to weigh in. NO meat entries will be accepted after 3:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS! Weigh master leaves at 3:00 p.m.
All other entries are due at the fairgrounds Sunday, Sept. 21st from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
13. Exhibits requirements must also be met according to rule 13 of the general Junior Fair Rules.
14. Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Pen and Single Fryer must be sold at Livestock Sale. Other Meat Pens and Single Fryers may be sold, if owner desires.
15. All rabbits must be owned by exhibitor and in their possession by June 1. (Only exceptions are the Meat Pen, Single Fryer, and Litters. See individual classes for requirements.)
Members may exhibit the single fryer or meat pen but not both.
16. If members showing a meat pen of 3 rabbits has one rabbit expire, they may not change project to single fryer. They should turn in a poster to be on exhibit to be on exhibit for grade only.
17. Meat/market rabbits must have a weight of 3 to 5 lbs. and under the age of 70 days old. Any rabbit weighing less than 3 lbs. or more than 5 lbs. will show for grade only. They will not sell at the sale. They will be weighed at check-in on Sunday.
18. No rabbit may be caged prior to being checked in by a supt. and cage assignment made to the exhibitor.
19. Any damage made to the cage is the responsibility of the exhibitor assigned to that cage.
20. Meat rabbits should be bred and raised by the exhibitor.
21. All breeds will be judged according to ARBA standards.
COMMERCIAL DIVISION
1. Junior Doe - (Up to 6 months of age)
2. Senior Doe - (Over 6 months of age)
3. Junior Buck - (Up to 6 months of age)
4. Senior Buck - (Over 6 months of age)
5. Doe & Litter - (Minimum of 4 bunnies in litter.
Litter age must be between 21 days to 56 days of age. Be prepared to show exhibit at judge’s table. Bring doe and
litter in an adequately sized carrier to the judging area. Litter should be at least 5 weeks of age)
6. Single Fryer - (1 rabbit having a weight of 3 to 5 pounds and under the age of 70 days.) Rabbits under 3 lbs. or
over 5 lbs. will show for grade only.
7. Meat Pen - (3 rabbits of same type, each weighing 3 to 5 pounds, under the age of 70 days and shown at judge's table.) Rabbits weighing less than 3 lbs. or over 5 lbs. will show for grade only.
FANCY DIVISION
1. Junior Doe - (Up to 6 months of age)
2. Senior Doe - (Over 6 months of age)
3. Junior Buck - (Up to 6 months of age)
4. Senior Buck - (Over 6 months of age)
5. Doe & Litter - (Minimum of 3 bunnies in litter.
Litter must be between 21 days to 56 days of age. Be prepared to show exhibit at judge’s table. Bring doe and litter in an adequately sized carrier to the judging area.)
NOTE: You may check in 2 fancy of the same age, breed, sex and only bring one (1) to the fair.
BEST FANCY:
1st place Jr. Doe, Sr. Doe, Jr. Buck, and Sr. BuckBEST COMMERCIAL:
1st place Jr. Doe, Sr. Doe, Jr. Buck, and Sr. BuckBEST PRODUCTION:
1st place Fancy and Commercial Does & LittersBEST MEAT EXHIBIT:
1st place Meat Pen and Single FryerBEST OVERALL RABBIT EXHIBIT:
1st place in Best Fancy, Best Commercial, Best Production, and Best Meat ExhibitNOTE: Mixed breed rabbits can either be Fancy or Commercial depending on the background. Rabbits with mature weight of 6 pounds and under will be considered Fancy, and those over 6 pounds will be Commercial. At 6 months of age, a rabbit will be considered mature.
RABBIT SALE
Meat Rabbits will be auctioned at the sale held on Friday. The sale will be held under Dept. 26 of the Junior Fairboard. All rules of sale under Dept. 26 apply to rabbits also.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR RABBITS
1. These animals must be recognized breed or crossbreed for meat production.
2. Must be of marketable age and quality.
3. Must be a project taken, shown, and judged at the fair in 2008.
4. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion meat pens must sell.
5. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion single fryers must sell.
6. An exhibitor may only show and sell a single fryer or meat pen not both.
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP BROWN COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR
I. Open to all Jr. Fair rabbit exhibitors
II. Exhibitors must use their own animal
III. There will be 3 divisions:
1st Year Members
Jr. Division (ages 9 - 12)
Sr. Division (ages 13 - 18)
Ages as of Jan. 1 of current year
IV. Contestants will be judged on the following:
A. Carrying the rabbit to and from judging table
B. Examination of the rabbit
1. With rabbit in the sitting position
a. Check ears for canker & ear mark
b. Run hand over body to check for blemishes c. Check front legs for crooked bone
d. Check toe nails
e. Check tail for defects & proper carriage
2. Turn rabbit over on back
a. Check eyes
b. Check teeth
c. Run hand over body to check for blemishes
d. Check sex
e. Check rear legs for straightness
3. Return to sitting position
a. Groom by brushing coat with hands
4. Pose rabbit
a. Show ear mark
b. Place animal in natural position
c. Show body type
1. Brush down fur with hands
2. Be sure tail is carried properly
3. Straighten ears to give rabbit an alert appearance
4. Maintain posed position keeping animal as still as possible
5. Change to any position as directed by judge
a. Answer questions as requested
C. Condition of animal
1. Appearance - clean
2. Free from molt
3. Healthy appearance
D. Appearance of showman
1. Neatness
a. Neatly dressed
b. Well groomed
c. Clean
2. Actions
a. Natural
b. Graceful
c. Confident
d. Polite
V. This showmanship contest is intended to bring out the contestant's knowledge and ability in presenting a rabbit.
If you have won the Small Animal Showman of Showmen, you are finished showing in any Small Animal Showmanship event.
POCKET PETS
Thursday, Sept. 25th - 12:00 p.m.
Pulliam Building
7. GUINEA PIGS
Guinea Pigs check in August 13th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds
FAIR REQUIREMENTS:
1. Exhibit must be displayed the entire week of the fair. You must furnish your own cage for exhibit. ALL cages MUST have a lock.
2. You must be interviewed and judged to receive awards.
3. If judge asks, you must show your animal. Be prepared to hold or show animal on table.
4. a. A poster must be exhibited the entire week of the fair to show: Size (22 x 14) (Half Sheet). Poster must have a picture of the owner and animal together.
b. Poster must include (on the front of poster): Name and sex of the Guinea Pig. Also Exhibitor’s name, Age (as of Jan. 1), Name of club and number of years taking this project.
Use your imagination and be creative when decorating the poster.
1st year members - State one interesting fact or humorous incident that has happened to the Guinea Pig.
2nd year and older members - Topics for poster include: Guinea Pig history, Guinea Pig anatomy, Guinea Pig breeds, or Guinea Pig nutrition.
5. Any animal not at check-in will not show at the fair.
6. All projects are accepted between 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21st.
Posters and animals will be released 45 minutes after the conclusion of the large animal sale on Saturday.
CLASSES:
1. Junior Division (ages 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1)
2. Senior Division (ages 14 - 18 as of Jan. 1)
3. Best Overall Guinea Pig Project
The Best Overall Guinea Pig will participate in the Small Animal Showman of Showmen, Thursday, September 25th at 4:30 p.m.
AWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED AT THE FAIR.
NOTE: If there aren't enough exhibits for this project to make a show, they will be shown under Miscellaneous Pocket Pets.
8. HAMSTERS
(Check in Wednesday, Aug. 13th at the fairgrounds from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
FAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAMSTERS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE FOR GUINEA PIGS
CLASSES:
1. Junior Division (Age 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1)
2. Senior Division (Age 14 - 18 as of Jan. 1)
3. Best Overall Hamster Project
AWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED AT THE FAIR.
NOTE: If there aren't enough exhibits for this project to make a show, they will show under Miscellaneous Pocket Pets.
9. GERBILS
(Check in Wednesday, Aug. 13th at the fairgrounds from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
FAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR GERBILS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE FOR GUINEA PIGS AND HAMSTERS.
CLASSES:
1. Junior Division (Age 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1)
2. Senior Division (Age 14 - 18 as of Jan. 1)
3. Best Overall Gerbil Project
NOTE: If there aren’t enough exhibits for this project to make a show, they will be shown under Miscellaneous Pocket Pets.
10. MISCELLANEOUS POCKET PETS
(Check in Wednesday, Aug. 13th at the fairgrounds from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
FAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS POCKET PETS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE FOR GUINEA PIGS, HAMSTERS, AND GERBILS.
NOTE: Exhibit must be displayed the entire week of the fair except for snakes, they will be at the fair only on Thursday for the show.
CLASSES:
1. Junior Division (ages 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1)
2. Senior Division (ages 14 - 18 as of Jan. 1)
3. Best Overall Miscellaneous Pocket Pet Project
Tag-in will be held August 13th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Any animals not tagged in will not show!
The Junior Fairboard Small Animal Department reserves the right to change or delete any of the above criteria at any time in the future.
11. CATS
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
(Check in on Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds)
FAIR REQUIREMENTS:
A. The Poster
1. Posters must be turned in Sunday, Sept. 21st from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
2. Poster (size 22 x 14 (half sheet)) must be exhibited for the entire week. Projects will be released 45 minutes after the conclusion of the Large Animal Sale on Saturday.
a. Poster must show pictures of the exhibitors's cat included on the front of poster. One of the pictures must be of the cat and exhibitor together.
b. Poster must include (on front of poster): Name, sex, and breed of cat. Also, exhibitor’s name, age, name of club and number of years taking project.
c. Use your imagination and be creative when decorating the poster.
d. 1st Year Members - state one interesting fact or humorous incident that has happened to the cat.
e. 2nd Year and older Members - Topics for poster include: cat history, cat anatomy, cat breeds, or cat nutrition.
B. The Cat
1. Cats will be brought to the fair and taken home the same day.
2. Cats are brought to the fair on Thursday, Sept.25th. Exhibitors will be interviewed with cat. (Member must be present for judging and interview.)
3. CAT MUST BELONG TO EXHIBITOR.
4. Exhibitor must be able to handle the cat. Take the cat from carrying case, position the cat on the judging table. Be able to show the judge any part of the cat he wishes to see.
5. Exhibitor must furnish his/her own collar and leash. Also, cage or case for carrying the cat.
6. All cats must have a rabies shot prior to the fair. Exhibitors must bring a copy of their rabies shot paper to the show to verify that the shot has been given.
7. Any cat judged to be sick by the Dept. Supt. will not be shown.
8. Members may only take one cat project.
CLASSES:
1. Short Hair
2. Long Hair
AWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED AT THE FAIR.
The Junior Fairboard Small Animal Department reserves the right to change or delete any of the above criteria at any time in the future.
CAT SHOWMANSHIP
Thursday, Sept. 25th - following the Cat Show
1. Junior Showmanship: 9 - 12 years of age as of Jan. 12. Senior Showmanship: 13 - 18 years of age as of Jan. 1
Open to anyone exhibiting a cat project at the fair. Cat Showmanship will be judged by how you can handle your cat, knowledge of cats (Breeds, Diseases, etc.) and care of cat. Showmanship will follow the Cat Show. If exhibitor has won Jr. Cat Showmanship, he will compete in Sr. Cat Showmanship the following year. The winner of Sr. Showmanship will participate in Small Animal Showman of Showmen. If the exhibitor has won the Small Animal Showman of Showmen, he will not be permitted to participate in any Small Animal Showmanship event.
12. CAGED BIRDS
Check in August 13th (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)- Fairgrounds
Thursday, Sept. 25th - 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
FAIR REQUIREMENTS
1. Caged birds are brought to the fair and taken home the same day.
2. A poster must be exhibited the entire week of the fair. (Size (22x14) (1/2 sheet) Poster must have a picture of the owner and the bird. It must also include the name of exhibitor, exhibitor’s age, and club name. Also include the bird’s name and breed. State at least one interesting fact or humorous incident that has happened with the bird. All information must appear on the front of the poster. Use your imagination. Projects will be released 45 minutes after the conclusion of the Large Animal Sale on Saturday.
3. All posters are accepted from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21st.
4. Member must be present for judging and interviewed.
5. Judge may ask member to handle bird. Be prepared to do so.
a. Member must train bird to sit on his/her finger.
6. Any animal not at check-in will not show at the fair.
DEPARTMENT 10
DOGS
Saturday, September 13th - 8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Show Begins
Trophy Sponsors: Stonehill Boarding Kennel, Staples Electric, Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Farmers & Friends 4-H Club, Mendenhall Farms, Engelhaupt Embroidery, Triple Treat Shows, Odyssey Canvas Works, James O. Carrington, Monteith Construction, Sardinia Ready Mix, Oak Hill Banks, Melissa Wiesenhann, Re-elect Tina Meranda for Clerk of Courts
Member-in-charge: Lara Staples
Member-in-charge: Travis Stone
Member-in-charge: Emilee Wood
Advisory Member I: Juquita Monteith
Adult Supt: Shay Cunningham
Adult Advisor: Becky Cropper
CLASSES
Members must continually progress to a higher level of obedience training with same dog.
Dog Care Classes -
Junior Dog Care
(#201) 9-11 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year. Completed Dog Care Book. Interviewed by judge. Visual demonstration of current year’s achievement lasting 3 - 5 minutes.Intermediate Dog Care
(#201) 12-14 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year. Completed Dog Care Book. Interviewed by judge. Visual demonstration of current year’s achievement lasting 3 - 5 minutes.Senior Dog Care
(#201) 15-18 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year. Completed Dog Care Book. Interviewed by judge. Visual demonstration of current year’s achievement lasting 3 - 5 minutes.Obedience Classes -
Sub Novice A: (#201) - Non experienced child or dog. On lead, basic obedience pattern, figure 8 on lead, recall, stand, long sit for 1 minute and long down 3 minutes. One year, then move to sub novice B.
Sub Novice B: (#201) - First or second year child or dog with prior sub novice experience. On lead, basic obedience pattern, figure 8 on lead, recall, stand, long sit for 1 minute and long down 3 minutes. Two years maximum with same dog (unless class winner) then move continue on.
Sub Novice C: - Child or dog that has had experience higher than sub Novice B level. On lead, basic obedience pattern, figure 8 on lead, recall, stand, long sit for 1 minute and long down 3 minutes. This is not a state fair qualifying class. May be repeated by members that do not wish to go off lead. Also, will be used for child/dog that has had previous training by member or another person (i.e., Older sibling, professional trainer, parent, previous owner, etc.).
Novice A: (#201) - Child or dog with no experience at the novice level. First year off lead. Basic obedience pattern on and off lead, stand off lead, figure 8 on lead, recall off lead, long sit 1 minute, and long down 3 minutes. One year maximum, then move to Novice B.
Novice B: (#201) - Child or dog with experience at novice level. Basic obedience pattern on and off lead, stand off lead, figure 8 on lead, recall off lead, long sit 1 minute, and long down 3 minutes. May repeat unless class winner then move to Graduate Novice A.
Veteran’s Class: Open to any dog and handler that chooses to enter with fairboard/Superintendent approval. Purpose is for dogs that are not recommended to jump for age or medical reasoning. Also, will be used in the case that a dog finishes 4-H show career or exceeds a Graduate Novice B level with prior/same member, and/or has an AKC, CKC, NKC, UKC obedience title higher than or equal to Graduate Novice B (4-H) level. Veterinary documents may be requested on a case by case basis. Basic obedience pattern off lead, figure 8 off lead, drop on recall, dumbbell recall, and long down out of site for 3 minutes. This is not a State Qualifying class. May be repeated upon the discretion of Superintendent.
Graduate Novice A: (#201) - Must have completed Sub Novice levels. Basic obedience pattern off lead, figure 8 off lead, drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over high jump, recall over broad jump, and long down out of site for 3 minutes. One year maximum then continue to Graduate Novice B.
Graduate Novice B: (#201) - Second year of Graduate Novice level. Basic obedience pattern off lead, figure 8 off lead, drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over high jump, recall over broad jump, and long down out of site for 3 minutes. Two years maximum unless class winner. Then move to Open A.
Open A: (#201) - Child or dog with no prior experience at the open level. Basic obedience pattern off lead, figure 8 off lead, drop on recall, retrieve dumbbell, retrieve dumbbell over high jump, send over broad jump, long sit out of site for 3 minutes, and long down out of site for 5 minutes. One year then move to Open B.
Open B: (#201) - Child or dog with prior experience at the open level. Basic obedience pattern off lead, figure 8 off lead, drop on recall, retrieve dumbbell, retrieve dumbbell over high jump, send over broad jump, long sit out of site for 3 minutes, and long down out of site for 5 minutes.
Open B will be the highest level of Obedience offered. Child and dog may repeat Open B as many times as needed or enter the Veteran’s class.
GROOMING/HANDLING CLASSES (SHOWMANSHIP): (All Grooming/Handling Classes will require a Quality Assurance interview with judge.)
Junior Grooming/Handling A: (#201) - (9-11 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year). Child and dog with no prior Grooming/Handling or Conformation experience. One year only, then move to age appropriate B class.
Junior Grooming/Handling B: (#201) - (9-11 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year). Child or dog with prior Grooming/Handling or Conformation experience. Then move to appropriate B class.
Intermediate Grooming/Handling A: (#201): (12-14 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year). Child and dog with no prior Grooming/Handling or Conformation experience. One year only, then move to age appropriate B class.
Intermediate Grooming/Handling B: (#201) - (12-14 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year). Child or dog with prior Grooming/Handling or Conformation experience. Then move to age appropriate B class.
Senior Grooming/Handling A: (#201) - (15-18 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year). Child and dog with NO prior Grooming/Handling or Conformation experience. One year only, then move to age appropriate B class.
Senior Grooming/Handling B: (#201) - (15-18 yrs. as of 1/1 of current year). Child or dog with prior Grooming/Handling or Conformation experience. Repeat until end of 4-H/FFA career.
Showman of Showmen: 1st place winners from each Grooming/Handling class. No interview.
ENTRY RULES OF SHOW
1. A 4-H member who carries a Dog Project advances each year to the next level of Obedience (not depending on winnings at the fair.)Example: Year 1 - Obedience - Sub-Novice A
2 - Obedience - Sub-Novice B
3 - Novice A, etc.
2. This will be determined at the beginning of the year when projects are selected.
SPECIAL RULES - DOG DEPARTMENT
Junior (Ages 9-11) Intermediate (Ages 12-14) Senior (Ages 15-18)(Ages are all as of 1/1 of current year)
1. Exhibitors must be currently enrolled in the Dog Care, Obedience and/or Grooming/Handling by June 1 of current year in order to qualify for the Ohio State Fair, or participate in the Brown County Fair Show.
2. Dogs brought to fairgrounds the day of the show and taken home after the show.
3. All dogs participating at the Brown County Dog Events including, but not limited to fun matches, qualification shows, fair, and clinics are to be vaccinated against distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), leptospirosis, parainfluenze, parvovirus, bordetella (kennel cough), and rabies by a licensed, accredited veterinarian. MUST BRING PROOF OF VACCINES TO EACH 4-H EVENT INVOLVING THE DOGS. Exhibitors will also have a current county dog license.
4. Exhibitors will keep their dogs on a leash while participating in any department event. Unless instructed by the judge or the instructor to do otherwise.
5. Females in season should not be present at any department event. Each female will be checked on show day regardless of alteration. If a female is found to be in season, you must remove her immediately. The child may complete his/her project by completing an interview with the judge, but cannot qualify for Ohio State Fair.
6. Mixed breed dogs are allowed. No wolves or wolf hybrids are allowed. Dogs need not be purebred organization (i.e., AKC, UKC, CKC, NKC, etc.) to be a 4-H/FFA project.
7. All dogs participating in any show held in the county must be at least six months old by date of show.
8. Any dog fouling in the ring will require the Exhibitor to clean-up the ring. This will not count against the dog and Exhibitor. Unless, exhibitor refuses to be responsible for the clean up.
9. No shared dogs are allowed. One dog - One exhibitor.
10. Leased dogs are allowed to be shown at Brown County Fun Matches and the Fair, but are not eligible for qualification for the State Fair. Dogs participating in Obedience, Grooming and Handling, Drill Team, Agility, Dog Care, and Rally activities must either be owned by the junior fair exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family. They must be in the continual care of the junior fair exhibitor for the duration of the project. The date of ownership must be no later than April 1. Proof of ownership is the burden of the exhibitor and exhibitor’s family. Hardship cases will not be considered for state fair participation.
11. Obedience/Grooming & Handling exhibitors may enter only one dog in a class. If they have multiple dogs enrolled as projects, they may enter each in a different class.
12. Using bait (treats) in Grooming/Handling classes is up to the discretion of the judge. Bait is NOT permitted in any other class!
13. The judge or show official may dismiss from the ring or grounds, any dog exhibiting unruly, unsafe or threatening behavior.
14. Any member or other persons exhibiting abusive or inappropriate behavior toward dog, child, show official, or anyone else present at an event may be reason for removal from grounds.
15. Members enrolled in a Grooming/Handling Class may not have their dog professionally groomed 30 days before state qualification or the fair show.
16. No professionally trained dogs allowed, lessons, instruction and advice is encouraged as long as the member is present in the learning situation, and handles the dog the majority of the time. However, NO ONE other than the 4-H/FFA member that has the dog enrolled as a 4-H/FFA project may handle the dog in a schooling or competitive manner on or after April 1st of the current year.
NOTE: Such handling may include trainer/instructors handling the dog in a demonstrating manner to the member(s). Brown County appointed instructors will only handle members’ projects in a demonstrating manner or if a project becomes a danger to itself, members, other projects, or spectators. Brown County Dog Department Officials may feel it helpful and a positive learning experience for members to handle other member’s projects. This may ONLY be done under the strict supervision of Brown County appointed officials, and with the permission of the Superintendent and with permission of the parents of all members involved.
Any project caught being in violation of Rule 16 (schooled or handled in a training or competitive manner) or exhibits poor sportsmanship will be disqualified for placement for the remainder of the current year. If the child has already been selected as a State Fair Representative, they will not be permitted to compete at the Ohio State Fair. At the time of disqualification, the member will only be permitted to show for judge’s comments at any show following the disqualification.
NOTE: Due to the fact that this rule is and has been a State and County rule, and that every member enrolled with a dog project has been made aware of this rule, there will be NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Hardships will be evaluated on a case by case basis by a panel of 3. Hardship is defined as: A dog that replaces the original dog that was enrolled before the county deadline. Hardships must occur prior to August 1st. If a hardship case arises after August 1st, it may still be voted on as a special case; however, the child may be asked to show for judge’s comments only.
A picture of member with dog is required and is due June 1st of current year to show for placings. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! (The Information Sheet and Picture are due in the Extension Office by June 1).
All members must attend orientation before participating in training clinics held by the department.
State Fair rules are applicable to county rules.
SMALL ANIMAL SHOWMAN OF SHOWMEN
Thursday, Sept. 25th - 4:30 p.m.
2. Each showman will show all 4 animals and will be scored on a total point basis and the highest points wins.
3. Previous winners of the Small Animal Showman of Showmen are ineligible to compete.
4. If a member already qualified with one small animal, he/she is ineligible to participate in the other small animal showmanship areas.
DEPARTMENT 11
Outstanding 4-H'er
Trophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank
The name of 1 male and 1 female to be announced on opening night of the fair. Candidate will be interviewed by a panel of judges during the King and Queen interviews on August 11th. Candidates must be 16 years of age as of Jan. 1st of the current year. All candidates must be nominated by a club or advisor. An individual may win this award only one time.
Adult Supt: Becky Cropper
DEPARTMENT 12
Junior Fair King & Queen Contest
Monday, September 22nd
Trophy Sponsors: Moonlite Farmers Farm Bureau Council, Greg Pfeffer, Flower Patch, Mike Pfeffer, Brown County Pork Producers, Brown County Cattlemen, Ripley Federal Savings Bank
Member-in-charge: Diamond Hale
Member-in-charge: Amanda Holland
Member-in-charge: Derrick Brumfield
Asst. Supt: Amanda Holland
Adult Advisor: Robyn Bohl
Adult Advisor: Nathan Woods
RULES
There can be (1) Male and (1) Female from each club or organization listed as candidates.
2. For guys and gals between the ages of 16 - 18 years of age as of Jan. 1 of current year.
3. Contestants must be members of one of the youth organizations represented by the Junior Fair.
4. Entries are due by August 1 of current year.
5. Contestants will participate in a tea and interview prior to the fair.
6. Contestants will wear proper attire for tea and show on floats in formal, suit, or dinner jacket.
7. Scoring will be on the following basis:
A. Activities - 20 points
1. Participation
2. Achievement
3. Leadership
B. Participation in fair activities - 50 points
1. Participation
2. Achievement
3. Leadership
C. Poise - 10 points
D. Personality - 10 points
E. Personal Appearance - 10 points
8. Entrants are to ride in parade, but it is up to the club to decide what they will ride.
9. The 1st place float will receive a trophy and the 2nd through 5th will receive a rosette.
10. Interviews will be on August 13th
11. Floats will be judged on the following criteria:
a. Identity of organization - 10 points
b. Theme well displayed - 10 points
c. Attractiveness & neatness - 40 points
d. Originality - 40 points
12. The candidate must be single and of good moral character.
13. An individual may be named king or queen once.
There will be a 10 point deduction if application is received late. (August 1st deadline)
DEPARTMENT 13
Beef, Wool, Swine, Small Animal, Dairy, Goat,
Equestrian, Home Economics, Canine and Crop Representatives
Trophy Sponsors: Moonlite Farmers Farm Bureau Council, Greg Pfeffer, Brown County Cattlemen's Association, Brown County Pork Producers, Flower Patch, Mike Pfeffer, Ripley Federal Savings Bank
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Open to any Junior Fair exhibitor age 15 - 18 as of Jan. 1 of current year. (Except for the Beef Queen which is 16 - 18)
2. The industry representative must have a minimum of 2 years in the project. (ex: Beef representative, beef projects, etc.).
3. The representative candidates are to be currently enrolled in the project.
4. Applications are due August 1 of the current year to the Extension Office.
NOTE: A 10 point deduction will be taken if application is late.
5. Applicants will be interviewed at the King and Queen Tea at Georgetown Jr/Sr High School in Georgetown on August 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
6. One male and one female will be chosen to serve as industry representatives. These individuals will serve as spokesperson for the industry they represent. These individuals should be willing to promote the industry, have knowledge relating to the particular area, and make contact with the local commodity group (if there is one) on promotion plans.
6a. SPECIAL NOTE: One of the duties of the Beef Queen representing Brown County will be the "Ohio Queen of Beef" competition held in January in Columbus.
7. Applicants will be judged on the following:
a. Project achievements - 20 points
b. Extra curricular activities - 10 points
c. Activities in the industry for which they have applied - 10 points
d. Poise, appearance, and communication skills - 15 points
e. Knowledge of industry relating to applicant's area - 25 points
f. Project work - 20 points
1. Bring project books/worksheets showing records
8. The industry representatives may only represent an area one time.
9. An individual may only hold one title each year with the exception of fair king/queen. (EX: A member may have the title of industry representative and also serve as the fair king or queen.)
10. The candidate must be single and of good moral character.
*ALL CANDIDATES FOR DEPT. 12 & 13 ARE REMINDED THAT SERVING AS FAIR ROYALTY AND REPRESENTATIVES IS A BUSY SCHEDULE FULL OF A VARIETY OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
DEPARTMENT 14
Parade
Trophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Moonlite Farmers, Paul Hall - Nationwide Insurance, Sue McKinley
Member-in-charge: Diamond Hale
Advisory Member II: Jaquita Monteith
Adult Advisor: Becky Cropper
When dismantling the float on the fairgrounds, make sure all trash is properly disposed of. Do not leave any trash on the ground. It is very important to keep the fairgrounds clean!!!
POINTS:
1. Identity of organization 10 points2. Theme well displayed 10 points
3. Attractiveness and neatness 40 points
4. Originality 40 points
There will be 2 divisions for float judging. They are as follows:
1. Floats with King & Queen - Animated
2. Floats with King & Queen - Non-animated
3. Floats without King & Queen - Animated
4. Floats without King & Queen - Non-animated
Only floats with Kings & Queens will be back in the ring. ALL will be recognized and awarded during King & Queen contest.
DEPARTMENT 15
4-H OFFICER BOOKS
Trophy Sponsors: Laura Vix (Partylite Candle Consultant), Betty Neu, Ripley Federal Savings Bank, D & J Auto Sales, Louderback Farm Machinery, James Cash Penney Volunteer Award (Laura Vix), Oak Hill Banks
Adult Supt: Laura Vix
Adult Advisor: Becky Cropper
All books are due in Rhonemus Hall (Community Room) from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21st. Books must remain on display the rest of the week.NOTE: Officers will be interviewed with their book. Interviews will be held on Thursday, September 11th at Southern Hills Career Center (JVS) at 6:00 p.m. Only those who participated in the interview are eligible for awards.
Classes
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Treasurer
4. Secretary
5. News Reporter
6. Inspiration
7. Energy
8. Litter
9. Recreation
10. Health
11. Safety
12. Historian
13. Environmental
COVER
President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer officer books should have a business-like cover. It should have club name, name of office, name of officer, and club photograph.
News Reporter, Historian, Energy, Litter Control, Health, Safety, Inspiration, Recreation, and Environmental Officer books should have club name, name of office, name of officer, and club photo. Cover can be decorated to carry out theme or ideas.
CONTENT
President: Record of club activities, club constitution/by-laws, personal story about your office, where you obtained officer information, and photos pertaining to your office.
Vice President: Record of club activities, club constitution/by-laws, committee reports, personal story about your office, where you obtained officer information, and photos pertaining to your office.
Secretary: Club Constitution/by-laws, roll call/record of attendance, club minutes signed by President, personal story about office, where you obtained officer information, and photos pertaining to your office.
Treasurer: Club constitution/by-laws, record of dues collected (if club has dues), monthly receipts/ expenses, summary or balance for annual audit (needs advisor and president signature), personal story about your office, where you obtained officer information, and any photos pertaining to your office.
News Reporter: Club constitution/by-laws. Original clipping and articles, photographs, personal story about office, and where you obtained officer information.
Historian: Club constitution/by-laws, brief history of club, original clippings and articles, photographs, personal story about office, and where you obtained officer information.
Health, Safety, Energy, Litter Control, Inspiration, Recreation and Environmental: All should include club constitution/by-laws, record of activities or reports during club meetings (pertaining to your office), photographs pertaining to office, personal story about your office, and where you obtained officer information. Handouts or literature given out should be included.
Officers’ books are judged based on overall neatness, accuracy, creativity and workmanship. Members, who are elected to more than one office, MUST make a separate officer book for each office. You may also submit an officer book at the beginning of the fair. A three-ring binder is preferred for each book to allow it to be displayed.
Officer guides can be downloaded on-line. Some of the books can be purchased.
DEPARTMENT 16
CROPS
Trophy Sponsors: Richard & Linda Stephan, Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Eastern Brown FFA, Huntington Hotshots 4-H Club, Warren & Chandra Bridges, Oak Hill Banks, Paul Blankemeyer, Ma & Pa Keltz’s Country Corner, Howser Mechanical, D & J Auto Sales, Louderback Farm Machinery
Member-in-training: Justin Bracco
Member-in-training: Caryn Moore
Advisory Member I: Katie McClain
Advisory Member I: Casi Moore
Advisory Member II: Josh Swope
Adult Supt: Linda Stephan
Asst. Supt: Tina Howser
Adult Advisor: Luke Rhonemus
Tobacco Asst: Roy Griffith
All projects due Sunday, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m with the exception of tobacco which can be brought in on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Judging: Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 9:00 a.m.Classes
1. Corn - a. One Gallon
b. 6 ears
(Exhibitor may exhibit in a or b but not both. Trophy and related awards will be determined by judge from a and b combined.)
2. Wheat - one gallon
3. Soybeans - a. one stalk
b. one gallon
(Exhibitor may exhibit in a or b but not both. Trophy and related awards will be determined by judge from a and b combined.)
4. Hay - 1/4 bale
5. Silage - 1/2 gallon (glass jar)
6. Spelt - 1/2 gallon
7. Oats - 1 gallon
8. Vine Crops - 3 different vine crops. EX: 1 gourd, 1 melon, 1 pumpkin
9. Vegetables - 3 plates with a different vegetable on each plate (need 5 samples of the vegetable). EX: 1st plate - 5 green beans; 2nd plate - 5 onions; 3rd plate - 5 peppers
10. Tobacco - Exhibitor may exhibit in one or more of the 3 classes: TOBACCO TO BE BROUGHT IN THE DAY OF JUDGING
NEW: All tobacco classes must be accompanied by a green stick or cured stick of tobacco.
10a. 4 stalks on a stick from the 2008 crop
10b. Hand Class - Stripped Burley Tobacco cured hand from 2007 crop. The hand should be made out of 35 leaves. Members may not exhibit more than 1 hand in the following:
a. X or C
b. BF
c. BFR
d. BR
e. T (leaf 16" or under)
10c. Crop Class: Entry shall consist of 3 grades:
a. 1 grade X or C
b. 1 grade BF or BFR
c. 1 grade BR
Each grade shall consist of 1 hand of 35 or more leaves.RULES:
1. Entries shown must be exhibited by the original grower.
2. An exhibitor may enter in any one or all classes, will be limited to one entry in each class: Stick and Stripped Tobacco.
3. Each exhibit of stick tobacco shall consist of 4 stalks per stick.
4. All entries in the stick classes shall be wilted for a better presentation, but must be in the green stage.
5. Stick tobacco will be judged on uniformity, general appearance, and quality.
6. Entries in 4-H and FFA classes are restricted to regularly enrolled members with current tobacco projects. 4-H and FFA entries need the advisor's signature.
7. Each exhibit of Stripped Burley Tobacco shall consist of 1 hand and each hand shall be made up of 35 leaves or more of the 2007 tobacco crop.
8. All stripped tobacco will be judged by government standards as adopted by USDA Tobacco Grading Service.
9. Tobacco is to remain at the Brown County Fair until closing time of the fair. Anyone removing tobacco will forfeit their winnings.
10. In the Crop Lot Division of Best Crop of Burley Tobacco, entries must be produced by the individual making entries. Only one entry per individual is permitted. An entry shall consist of 3 grades: 1 grade of X or C, 1 grade of BF or BFR, and 1 grade of BR. Each grade shall consist of 1 hand of 35 or more leaves of the 2007 crop.
11. Tobacco entries will be judged at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
12. All exhibitors must be in judging area at the time of judging.
13. Classes are:
1 - X or C
2 - BF
3 - BFR
4 - BR
5 - T (leaf 16" or under)
6 - Stick (4 stalks)
14. The Grand and Reserve Champion hands will be sold at the Saturday Sale.
11. Flower Gardening - 3 Different Specimens each in its own vase.
Example: Marigolds in one vase
Petunias in one vase
Zinnias in one vase
12. House Plants
-1 plant potted
DEPARTMENT 17
FFA MechanicsTrophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank; Eastern FFA, Oak Hill Banks
Member-in-charge: Adam Holland
Member-in-charge: Jesse Howser
Adult Supt: Luke RhonemusCLASSES:
Division I - small projects (State Fair book J 1 - 20)
Division II - medium projects (J 21 - 40)
Division III - medium - large projects (J 41 - 48)
Division IV - large projects (J 49 - 61)RULES:
1. Open to any active FFA member in Brown County who was enrolled as of July 1, 2008.
2. Projects shall be constructed in the school years of 2007-2008.
3. An exhibitor can make only 1 entry per class and not more than 2 entries per division.
4. Projects can be exhibited in only 1 class.
5. Classes in the Junior Division, Ohio State Fair Book, FFA Mechanics exhibit will be used. Each advisor will determine the appropriate class.
6. Projects exhibited at the 2008 Ohio State Fair are eligible.
7. Shop projects will be judged on the following basis:
Construction & Workmanship - 50 points
Utility & Adaption - 35 points
Materials & Finish - 15 points
8. Rules of State Fair should be used as a guide to insure quality exhibits.
9. All exhibits must be in place by Sept. 21st.
DEPARTMENT 18
4-H Conservation, Engineering, & MiscellaneousTrophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Oak Hill Banks, Eastern Brown FFA, Huntington Hotshots 4-H Club, Richard & Linda Sue Stephan, Warren & Chandra Bridges, Paul Blankemeyer, Ma & Pa Keltz’s Country Corner, Howser Mechanical, D & J Auto Sales, Louderback Farm MachineryAll projects due 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
Interviews September 11th at 6:00 p.m. at Southern Hills Career Center (JVS) except for motorcycles and ATV's which are interviewed as a part of the ATV/Motorcycle Safety Event.
Judging: (See the 4-H Requirements Book for Exhibiting Requirements.) Posters at the fair should be 22" x 14" except for Photography. Science Boards are not to be used due to space limitations.NOTE: Motorcycle/ATV contestants will be interviewed as part of the rodeo.
CLASSES:
1. Vet 1 - From Airedales to Zebras #244
2. Vet 2 - All Systems Go! #245
3. Vet 3 - On the Cutting Edge #246
4. Motorcycle #365
5. Self Determined (except Home Ec) #365
6. One on One #370
7. 4-H Club Teen Leadership #371
8. Multi-Level Teen Leadership #372
9. Teen Leadership on The Job #373
10. Teen Boardsmanship #374
11. Speak Out #377
12. Leadership Skills I #391
13. Leadership Skills II #392
14. Leadership Skills III #393
15. Leadership Skills IV #394
16. Rockets Away (for bottle rockets) #501
17. Science of Flight #502
18. Rockets Away (for Estes-type rockets) #503
19. Radio Controlled Vehicles #504
20. CARTEENS #511
21. Bicycle Adventures 1 #517
22. Bicycle Adventures 2 #518
23. Bicycle Adventures 3 #519
24. Magic of Electricity #527
25. Investigating Electricity #528
26. Wired for Power #529
27. Entering Electronics #530
28. Rope #540
29. Crank It Up #541
30. Warm It Up #542
31. Tune It Up #543
32. Lawn Care #548
33. Tractor #550
34. Tractor 1: Starting Up #551
35. Tractor 2: Gearing Up for Safety #552
36. Tractor 3: Moving Out #553
37. Tractor 4: Learning More #554
38. ATV #555
39. Measuring Up - Level 1 #556
40. Making the Cut - Level 2 #557
41. Nailing it Together - Level 3 #558
42. Finishing it Up - Level 4 #559
43. National Safe Tractor & Machinery Program #561
44. Arcs & Sparks #573
45. Focus on Photography, Level 1 #584
46. Controlling the Image, Level 2 #585
47. Mastering Photography, Level 3 #586
48. Beans About Water #602
49. Let's Explore Outdoors I #611
50. Exploring Our Forests #613
51. Tree Planting #614
52. Exploring Ohio Ponds #617
53. Ohio Birds #621
54. Trapping Muskrats in Ohio #622
55. Fishing for the Beginner #623
56. Fishing for the Intermediate #624
57. Fishy Science #625GPM
58. Safe Use Of Guns #630
59. Basic Archery #631
60. Beekeeping Manual - Basic #641
61. Exploring Our Insect World - I #644
62. Exploring Our Insect World - II #645
63. Rifle Member Record Book #750
64. Archery Member Record Book #751
65. Shotgun Member Record Book #752
66. Pistol Member Record Book #753
67. Hunting Wildlife Member Record Book #754
68. Muzzle Loading Member Record Book #755
69. Living History #756
Projects 750 - 756: Participants in this series of projects must attend a minimum of 6 supervised instructional meetings with a certified county instructor to be eligible to show at the fair. They must also have their project book signed by a state certified instructor within their particular discipline.Exhibitors must participate in the project interviews to be eligible for awards.
DEPARTMENT 19
SheepSunday, Sept. 21st - 5:30 p.m. Barn meeting at the front of the sheep barn
Weds., Sept. 24th - 2:30 p.m. - Showmanship & Lead in
Weds., Sept. 24th - 6:30 p.m. - Breeding Show followed by Market Lamb Show
Trophy Sponsors: A&C Workshop; ABC Tire Shop; Achor Club Lambs; Al’s Trophy & Sign Shop; Bailey Brothers; Bob & Carol Saner; Canter Farm; Canter Painting; Carol Craycraft & Robyn Bohl; Carrington Farm Supply; Cherry Fork Feed; Cone Zone/Schwartz Family; David & Barbara Dewar; Day’s Valley Angus - Sue & Carlos Day; Dennis Daulton Family; Durbin Excavation; Eastern FFA; Embroidery Pointe; Fayetteville FFA; Fayetteville Hardware & Supply; First State Bank of Adams County; Georgetown FFA; Gray’s Maytag; H&F Club Lambs & Goats; Jim Mootz Trucking, LLC; Josh Fussnecker; Kallam Insurance Agency; Kissick Family; Mark Miller - Miller Farms; Mitch Erwin Family; Nick’s Lawn & Landscaping, Nick Germann; Oak Hill Banks; Ralph, Ed & Gladys Huck; Rigdon Feed; Seip’s Auto Service; Sue McKinley; Andrew & Liz Dunn; Taulbee Feed & Supply; The Flower Patch; Thomas Enterprises of Georgetown, dba Pork’s Auto Sales & Thomas Welding; Ty Cooper & Family; Village Barber Shop; Winchester Pharmacy
Member-in-training: Blake Spitznagel
Member-in-charge: Seth Erwin
Member-in-charge: Shane Farmer
Advisory Member II: Tiffany Canter
Sheep Key Leader: Carol Saner
Asst. Supt: Josh Fussnecker
Asst. Supt: Tom Bailey
Asst. Supt: Christi Bailey
Asst. Supt: Melissa Johnston
Asst. Supt: Bob Hare
Adult Supt: Tom Johnston
Adult Advisor: Gigi NealSheep
Department Dress Code
A button/snap and collared shirt (Western or Polo) closed within one button from the top.
Shirts must be tucked in all the way around.
Shirt may be long or short sleeved (NOT sleeveless).
No logos or advertisements on shirts other than company tags (eg. Western, Levi, etc.)
Long pants – neat and clean with no rips or tears.
Wear a sturdy, closed toed shoe for health and safety.
No hats, no T-shirts and not shorts in the show or sale ring.
No skin is to be showing – midriff, leg or chest areas.
CLASSES:2:30 p.m.
1. Senior Showmanship
2. Junior Showmanship
3. Beginner’s Showmanship
4. First Year Showmanship
5. Grand Sweepstakes Showmanship
Adult Showmanship
Lead Line Classes
6:30 p.m.
Breeding ewe lamb born after October 1, 2007
Breeding yearling ewe born before October 1, 2007
Ram Lamb born after October 1, 2007
Yearling Ram born before October 1, 2007
Flock, 2 females and 1 ram (breeding sheep only)
Commercial Ewe Lamb Class
Supreme Champion Ewe
Supreme Champion Ram
Single Market Lamb Classes
Division Championship Market Lamb Classes
Champion Market Lamb Class
Production Class - This class optional for show, but the winner must sell as our third Champion in the sale.
Barn meeting at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, September 21st at the front of the sheep barn.Show order will be posted in barn. Breed Champions and the Commercial Ewe Lamb class winners will show for the Supreme Champion Ewe. The Junior Fair Sheep Department will determine breed classes based on enrollment. Three animals of a particular breed will constitute a class.
RULES:
1. All market lambs and commercial ewe lambs must be born after January 1 of the current year.
2. All sheep projects must be secured by June 1 of the current year.
3. June 7, 2008 will be the tag date for all market lambs and commercial ewe lambs. Time will be 9:00 a.m. until noon at the fairgrounds. If lambs are not tagged at this time, they will not show at the Brown County Junior Fair.
4. All sheep must have a scrapie tag identifying the flock of origin. Scrapie tags must be present at time of tag-in and check-in for all market and commercial lambs and for breeding sheep at time of check-in.
5. You may tag-in 3 lambs, show three lambs and sell one lamb in the Junior Fair Sale on Saturday. (Exception: If a member has both Grand and Reserve Market Lamb, he/she must sell both.)
6. All market lambs must be castrated and docked before tag-in on June 7th. THIS IS A VET MANDATED RULE: The Brown County Fair Vet will be at tag-in to check the lambs. Any lamb not castrated or improperly castrated will be castrated that day at the owner’s expense.
7. It is recommended that all sheep be wormed prior to tag-in and the fair.
8. All sheep must be checked in between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21st. Market lambs will be weighed during check-in. No animal can check in after 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 21st. There will be no weigh backs.
9. Breeding sheep do not have to be tagged-in, but the exhibitor must notify the Superintendent of his/her intent to show and the number to be exhibited. They will sign in from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21st.
10. Show order will be posted in the barn.
11. Breed Champions and the Commercial Ewe Lamb class winners will show for the Supreme Champion Ewe. The Junior Fair Sheep Department will determine breed classes based on the enrollment. Three animals of a particular breed will constitute a class.
12. All lambs must be slick sheared PRIOR TO CHECK-IN at the fair. The department superintendent will be checking lambs for fungus during the sign-in hours on September 21st. Any suspect lambs will be referred to the fair vet. No lamb can be penned without permission of the department superintendent.
13. No member may exhibit more than four breeding projects.
14. Lambs weighing less than 100 lbs. will be sent home IMMEDIATELY. NO EXCEPTION! An underweight lamb can’t be shown in showmanship. You may however, borrow another member’s lamb for showmanship.
15. Market lambs will show in weight divisions and must show to sell and/or be trucked. The Saturday Sale is Saturday, September 27th beginning at 11:00 a.m.
16. You must bring a picture of you with your lamb to check-in at the fair.
17. Members will sign up for Showmanship and Lead-in classes during check-in at the fair.
18. First year exhibitors may show only one sheep project. One project may be composed of 3 market lambs or 2 breeding ewes or 2 commercial ewe lambs; not a combination of two categories.
19. A lamb may be shown only as a market animal or a breeding animal, or a commercial animal.
20. If an exhibitor has two lambs in one class, he/she may ask another Brown County Junior Fair Exhibitor to exhibit one of the animals.
21. Sheep will not be permitted in any other barn but the Open Goat Show Arena.
22. The use of halters is optional.
23. Exhibitors must designate which lamb will go through the sale within ½ hour after the show ends; otherwise, the department will designate the heaviest lamb as the one to be sold.24. Pens must be cleaned after the lambs are sold.
25. Use shavings or similar product to bed the pens. Don’t use hay or straw. If you use carpet, please put shavings under the carpet.
26. Icing and painting of lambs will not be permitted. Any attempts to artificially alter the firmness or appearance of the lamb will be considered unethical. The use of irritants, stimulants, and banned substances is prohibited by the State of Ohio. No muzzles please. Use of drenching devices is illegal.
27. First and second place lambs in each market lamb class are required to show for division and Grand Champion.
COMMERCIAL EWE LAMB CLASS
1. Lambs born after January 1, 2008.
2. Lambs must be owned by June 1, 2008.
3. Lambs must have a Scrapie Flock Identification Tag to be eligible to tag-in and show.
4. Lambs will be tagged in on June 7, 2008.
5. Two ewe lambs may be tagged per exhibitor.
6. Commercial ewe lambs cannot show in any other class.7. Commercial ewe lambs will not be sold in the Junior Fair Auction.8. Commercial ewe lambs will not compete for Champion Market Lamb.9. The Champion and Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb will be eligible to show for Supreme Champion Ewe.
10. They can be shown in showmanship or lead-in classes.
PRODUCTION CLASS
You are not required to show in this class and may opt out if you wish.
Only top ten weight gain lambs compete.
Champion and Reserve automatically are disqualified should they be in the top ten.
The Production Class winner must sell as the third champion.
SHOWMANSHIP
1. Open to Junior Fair exhibitors enrolled in a sheep project.
2. Showmanship will be divided into classes as follows:
a. 1st year - Open to all Jr. Fair Sheep Exhibitors age 9 - 18 years old, who have a sheep project, and has never shown sheep before. You still have the option of showing in your own age group.
b. Beginner - Ages 9 - 11 as of January 1 of current year.
c. Junior - Ages 12 - 14 as of January 1 of current year.
d. Senior - Ages 15 - 18 as of January 1 of current year.
e. Grand Sweepstakes - Open to this year's winners and previous still active in the Junior Fair sheep projects. The representative in the Sheep Department that is eligible (has never won Showman of Showmen) to show in Showman of Showmen will receive the Grand Sweepstakes award. See Dept. 25 for Showman of Showmen rules.
f. Adult - Open to any parent, grandparent, or advisor of a Jr. Fair Exhibitor. This participant must be age 19 or above as of Jan. 1 of current year. A designee will represent the Sheep Dept. in the Showman of Showmen contest on Friday, September 26th. Interested adults may sign up for the Showman of Showmen contest on Sunday, September 21st at check-in.
3. Any large showmanship class may be divided, with the judge’s top 3 selections, returning for final judging.
Only one animal may be shown in the showmanship class.
The Grand Sweepstakes Class includes all previous winners still active in the Junior Fair Sheep projects.
The eligible winner of the Grand Sweepstakes class will represent the Junior Fair Sheep Department in the GRAND SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST to be held on Friday of the fair.
7.6. An adult designee will represent the Junior Fair Sheep Department in the Grand Showmanship contest on Friday night at the fair.
Scoring will be as follows:
Ring manners 25%
Grooming 25%
Showmanship Ability 50%
GUYS AND GALS SHEEP LEAD IN CONTEST
Following Showmanship
*Non-Decorative Classes for Leading Sheep - age 3 through adult - Guys and Gals. (No decoration may be added to the sheep or halter.)
*Winner’s Circle includes this year’s winners from decorative and non-decorative classes as well as past Winner’s Circle winners.
In all classes, the wearing apparel must have a wool item. However, it does not have to be home sewn. All entrants must furnish their own garments.
Breeding sheep or market lambs may be used in the classes. The sheep must be fitted and trained to show by halter.
Participants in these classes must have a sheep (you may borrow one) to enter the lead classes, you do not need to be an exhibitor at the Brown County Fair, but do need to be Brown County resident.
Each class will be placed with an award to the winner.
The Sheep Department reserves the right to adjust rules according to enrollment.
DEPARTMENT 20
HORSES
Mon., Sept. 22nd - 9:00 a.m.
Weds., Sept. 24th - 9:00 a.m.
Thurs., Sept. 25th - 10:00 a.m.
Trophy Sponsors: Crawford Stables, Donohoo Pharmacy, Bill, Theresa and Emily Seimer, Tutt’s Heating & Cooling LLC, Shelly Moler, Kim Brown, Wittmeyer Tack & Supply, Carrington Farm Supply, Inc., Hardly Able Stable, Mother Goose Learning Center, Steve Shearer, Ben Germann, Georgetown FFA, Farmers & Friends 4-H Club, Brown County Rangers, Western Brown FFA, Doug & Dale Dyer, Oak Hills Bank, Eastern FFA, Denise Proffitt, Joe & Debbie Worley, Southwest Landmark, HarBeck Farms, Gold Etched Morgans, Proforma Alberecht & Company, Hamersville Coal & Feed, Blue Diamond Farm (Kim & Karra Conrad), Rogers’ Bros. Farms, Wind Blu Morgan Horse Farm, Carolyn Butz, Homestead Stables, Dr. Tim McKinley (Brown County Coroner), Foster Simpson, Hesler Catering, Linda’s Embroidery, Larry & Linda Wells, Electro Mech Services; Kim, Keli & Terry Schram, Crosstown Carryout, Crosstown Auto Repair Service
Member-in-training: Ryan Frye
Member-in-training: Jessica Tutt
Member-in-training: Brandon Crawford
Member-in-training: Rachel Mullins
Member-in-training: Emily Siemer
Member-in-training: Laramie Wells
Member-in-charge: Brittany Germann
Member-in-charge: Rachel Skinner
Advisory Member I: Emily Lodwick
Advisory Member I: Jayson Lodwick
Advisory Member II: Karra Conrad
Advisory Member II: Rebecca Proffitt
Asst. Supt: Sarah Lodwick
Asst. Supt: Kim Schram
Asst. Supt: Shelly Moler
Asst. Supt: Theresa Siemer
Asst. Supt: Sandy Hickman
Asst Supt: Julia Saylor
Adult Supt: Kim Brown
Adult Advisor: Matt Griffith
Horseless Horse Judging
1. Interviews will be Wednesday evening of the Brown County Fair. Please set up a time with the Superintendent. Bring Horseless Horse Project Book
2. Members are encouraged to participate in the fair clean-up days Sept. 10 & 13
3. Members are encouraged to help with the horse show
4. Horseless Horse project posters will be displayed in the new Jr. Fair Horse Barn and should be checked in Saturday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. See the Horseless Horse project manual for more project requirements
BEFORE FAIR
All fair entries and project information papers, along with a picture of each horse, is to be sent to the Brown County Extension Office by June 1st to be able to show at the 2008 fair.
It is mandatory to exhibit at the fair that the exhibitor is present at one of the two clean up days. The first clean up day is September 10th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; the second clean up day is September 13th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!!!!
All horses must come in on Saturday by 8:00 p.m. and stay the week unless previously discussed with the department superintendent.
All Exhibitors must be present at the barn meeting Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
The Horse Skillathon must be completed in order to exhibit at the county fair. Skillathon can be taken at Horse Camp, State Fair or either of the 2 clean up days.
RULES:
1. All rules apply in current 4-H Uniform Horse Rules book unless stated below. This book is available at the Extension Office.
*Production classes have no age limit
*Versatility has a 3 minute tack change
*Exhibitors are not required to wear their back numbers while working horses at the county fair.
2. Exhibitors must show in Showmanship to receive an exhibitor’s gift.
3. If you do not follow rules or deadlines, you will not show.
4. No Junior Fair Horse Showman is permitted to participate in a Junior Fair Horse Show in another county.
5. In the case of a lease, a Lease Agreement must be filed with the Brown County Extension office or the Adult Horse Superintendent by June 1st of the current year.
6. All Junior Fair Horse Projects must be in the possession and care of the Junior Fair exhibitor as of June 1st of the current year and must be kept within a twenty mile radius of the exhibitor’s home.
7. If the Junior Fair Horse Project is kept at a location other than the exhibitor’s residence, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to care for the horse daily.
8. A Novice Exhibitor is considered to be a first or second year exhibitor.
9. To qualify for state fair, an exhibitor must fill out completely, the state fair form and have it turned in with the Horse Picture/Horse Information sheet by June 1st and show at one or both shows.
FAIR RULES
There will be a 2 minute time limit from the time the class is called with the judge's discretion.
The Brown County Junior Fair Horse Show is from Monday thru the conclusion of the show on Thursday even though there are no classes on Tuesday of the fair.
Projects that require a poster will be displayed in the New Junior Fair Horse Barn. A judge will grade these.
Driving Class - A header is allowed in the ring during the line-up.
An Easy Gaited Horse does not canter, and can be shown western or English attire.
A class will be provided for any exhibitor that has met all requirements for the Junior Fair Horse show.
No one is allowed to ride on a project horse except the exhibitor 30 days before fair in a training or schooling manner.
STALLS
1. Stalls are on a first come first serve basis on clean up day. If you want a stall with your friend, show up with your friend at the same time.
2. Tack Stalls will be provided to the best of the Junior Fairboard’s ability. Everyone in the barn will share all tack stalls.
3. An exhibitor’s stall must be cleaned and approved by the Adult Superintendent or Junior Fairboard member during check out, Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. If an exhibitor fails to check out without cleaning his or her stall, they will be charged a $50.00 fine.
4. Stall assignments are permanent. There is to be no moving of horse stall assignments within the barn (unless by superintendent), once a stall is assigned the project must remain in that stall. The exhibitor is also responsible for the stall that he or she is assigned to for the entire fair week.
CHAMPIONSHIP AND ADULT SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
5. To qualify for the championship classes, you must place in the top four of the qualifying classes. Qualifying classes are as specified on the show bill.
6. The Grand Champion Showmanship winner will represent the horse department in the Showman of Showmen Contest. If the champion showmanship winner has won the Showman of Showmen contest, then the Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship winner will represent the horse department. Once a person has been chosen as the overall winner of the Showman of Showmen contest among the 7 species, they are ineligible for that contest again.
7. Junior Fair Grand Champion Showmanship can be won in consecutive years.
8. Adult Showmanship winner will represent the Junior Fair Horse Department in the Adult Showman of Showmen contest Friday night immediately following the Junior Fair Exhibitor Showman of Showmen.
9. Adult Showmanship is the only class in the entire Junior Fair Horse Show that does not have to be pre-registered for.
TRAILERS/FAIR PARKING
10. All trailers are to be taken home. One will be donated for emergency use.
11. There will be no vehicles parked around the Junior Fair Horse Barn at any time. Loading and unloading of horses and tack must be completed in one half hour or the truck and trailer will be towed.
RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL OF ELIGIBILITY TO SHOW
12. No one other than the project member is to ride a Junior Fair Exhibitor’s project during the Brown County Junior Fair Horse Show. The violator and the horse will be disqualified from further participation at the Brown County Junior Fair Horse Show. (An exception is made for children simply wanting to sit on or being held or led while riding the horse in a non-schooling manner.)
13. Unsportsmanlike conduct
WALK/TROT RULES
14. Walk Trot Classes are open to any first and second year horse exhibitor age 9 - 11 as of January 1st of the current year.
15. Exhibitors that show in the Walk Trot Classes cannot show in any other performance (Canter) classes.
STALL DECORATIONS
16. Stall decorations will be judged periodically throughout the entire week.
17. A team of judges unrelated to the Horse Department will judge stalls.
18. Stalls may be decorated as a club or as an individual.
19. 2008 Theme is "A Picture Perfect Fair"
SPECIAL AWARDS
President's Equestrian Challenge
- This award is presented by the Citizen's Bank of Higginsport, Ohio. The judge, on the basis of showmanship, sportsmanship and all around equestrian ability, will select the winner. A judge will select two or three candidates. He or She will then seek out the County Educator or Exhibitor’s Advisor for an interview in order to determine the winner. In order to retire the trophy, an individual must win it three times, not necessarily consecutively. The trophy must be returned to the Extension Office by September 1st.Versatility Championship Trophy
- Presented by the Buckeye Blazers 4-H Club.1. Versatility Classes will be announced at fair time; according to State Fair Rule Book.
2. Groom to assist the riding apparel and tack.
3. Must enter the ring when rider enters.
4. Class will be showmanship, English, Equitation, Western Pleasure, Trail
5. Showmanship may be rider’s choice.
6. English Equitation is rider choice of either hunt seat or saddle seat.
Chris Balz Memorial Trophy
- Charles Balz Family and Friends will present this trophy. The following rules and qualification will apply:Qualifications
1. Active member of a Brown County 4-H club who has a saddle project.
2. Judged on willingness to help themselves and others.
3. Participation in 4-H activities.
4. Good sportsmanship.
5. Mainly, a good all around 4-H member.
Rules
6. Nomination must be in to the Extension Office by August 1st .
7. Each club in Brown County with a saddle horse project may nominate.
8. Each club with a saddle horse project may have two advisors voting.
9. Nominees will be posted in the office at the time of voting.
10. Each 4-H advisor, at the time of voting, will sign a register stating that he/she voted by secret ballot.
11. Recipient may only receive this trophy one time.
12. The Balz Family will decide who will present the trophy each year.
13. Trophy must be personally returned to the Balz Family 30 days prior to the fair presentation.
14. Chris Balz voting will occur at precisely 1:00 p.m., Wednesday of the fair. Eligible voters are two advisors per club with clubs that have horse projects. Ballots will be at the Junior Fair Horse Barn and will be distributed only at 1:00 p.m.
Winners of the Chris Balz Memorial Challenge Trophy
1972 Mary Joy Kunkel
1973 Elyse Glover
1974 Lo Anne Lodwick
1975 Mark Jordan
1976 Rick Barricklow
1977 John Harry
1978 Lana Barricklow
1979 Robert Rosselot
1980 Alisa Estep
1981 Lisa Cunningham
1982 Laura Gilkerson
1983 Rob Broughton
1984 Toni Wendel
1985 Tammy Monk
1986 Amy Wendel
1987 Charles Blomer
1988 Connie Elaine Connor
1989 Candace Whalen
1990 Patricia Klump
1991 Desiree Schneider
1992 Becci Knox
1993 Katy Anne Neal
1994 Katie McCafferty
1995 Dan Mitchell
1996 Jennifer Vanover
1997 Lisa Bolender
1998 Jamie Danay Stone
1999 Reese Richey
2000 Josh Boothby
2001 Keli Schram
2002 Marissa McKinley
2003 Zach Lodwick
2004 Heather McKeown
2005 Amanda Sentney
2006 Emily Lodwick
2007 Sarah Lodwick
Horseman’s Association -GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Presented by the Brown County Horseman’s Association, the award is judged on an exhibitor’s attitude, demeanor and conduct during their participation in that year’s Brown County Fair.
Qualifications
2. Participates in fair activities with a positive attitude that includes courteous and respectful behavior to all other participants, and demonstrates integrity, honesty, and appreciation in their competition and associations.
Rules
1. The recipient will be chosen by a Horseman’s Association committee seated for that purpose.
2. The committee will meet on Thursday of fair week to consider the decision.
3. Advisors or other parties who wish to have an exhibitor considered may submit that information to the committee prior to the Thursday meeting.
4. The award will be presented at the Thursday evening award’s ceremony.
5. The trophy will be a traveling trophy, which must be returned to the Extension Office by September 1st of the following year. At that time, the previous year’s winner will receive a personalized belt buckle to commemorate the award.
The Junior Fair Horse Show is considered to be Monday through Thursday even though there are no classes on Tuesday.
CLASSES
Mon., Sept. 22nd - 9:00 a.m.
1. Mare & Foal
2. Hunt Showmanship (14-18)
3. Hunt Showmanship (9 - 13)
4. Western Showmanship (15-18)
5. Western Showmanship (12-14)
6. Western Showmanship (9-11)
7. Saddleseat & Easy Gaited Showmanship
8. Grand Champion Showmanship (1st - 4th)
9. Adult Showmanship
***Lunch Break for Driving Horse Warm up***
10. Pleasure Driving Horse Championship
11. Pleasure Driving Pony Championship
12. Driving Reinsmanship
13. Production Weanling
14. Production Yearling
15. Road Pony to Cart
16. Saddleseat Pleasure
17. Easy Gaited Pleasure (9 - 13)
18. Easy Gaited Pleasure (14 - 18)
19. Hunter Under Saddle (14-18)
20. Hunter Under Saddle (9-13)
21. Hunt Seat Equitation (14 - 18)
22. Hunt Seat Equitation (9 - 13)
23. Grand Champion Hunt Equitation (1st - 4th)
24. Grand Champion Hunter Under Saddle
25. Easy Gaited Pleasure Championship (1st - 4th)
26. Saddleseat Pleasure Championship (1st - 4th)
Wednesday, Sept. 24th - 9:00 a.m.
27. Saddleseat Equitation
28. Easy Gaited Equitation (9 - 13)
29. Easy Gaited Equitation (14 - 18)
30. Western Pleasure (14-18)
31. Western Pleasure (9-13)
32. Grand Champion Western Pleasure (1st - 4th)
33. Western Horsemanship (14 - 18)
34. Western Horsemanship (9 - 13)
35. Grand Champion Easy Gaited Equitation (1st - 4th)
36. Grand Champion Western Horsemanship (1st - 4th)
37. Grand Champion Saddleseat Equitation (1st - 4th)
********Break to move to Back Ring********
38. Walk-Trot English Pleasure
39. Walk-Trot English Equitation
40. **Free Style Lunge Line**
41. Bareback Equitation
42. Walk-Trot Western Pleasure
43. Walk-Trot Western Horsemanship
44. 4-H Versatility
45. Trail (14 - 18)
46. Trail (9 0 13)
47. Walk-Trot Trail
48. Trail in Hand (open to production & non-riding horses)
49. Western Riding
50. Reining
51. Team Tournament
52. Ground Roping
Thursday, Sept. 25th - 10:00 a.m.
53. Flags (14 - 18)54. Flags (9 - 13)
55. Easy Gaited Flags
56. Walk-Trot Flags
57. Barrels (14 - 18)
58. Barrels (9 - 13)
59. Easy Gaited Barrels
60. Walk-Trot Barrels
61. Poles (14 - 18)
62. Poles (9 - 13)
63. Easy Gaited Poles
64. Walk-Trot Poles
65. Speed & Control (14 - 18)
66. Speed & Control (9 - 13)
67. Easy Gaited Speed & Control
68. Walk-Trot Speed & Control
*Show bill may change pending enrollment, or at the discretion of the Junior Fairboard or the judge*
**No explicit, suggestive language, or violent lyrics or you will be disqualified**
2008 Fun Show - Friday Morning at 10:00 a.m.
Can sign up the day of the show/Classes may change
1. Reverse Lead Line (Adult rider must be a parent, grandparent, or Brown County Advisor - judged on creativity)
2. Bareback Dollar Bill
3. 9- 10 Walk/Trot Dollar Bill/with Saddle
4. Egg & Spoon
5. Apple Under Chin
6. Funny Stick Horse (Horses will be judged)
7. Diaper Race
8. Pie Eating
9. Apple Bobbing
10. Ribbon Race
11. Simon Says
12. Catalog Race
Same rules apply for adult stick horse as reverse lead line.
DEPARTMENT 21
SWINE
NEW FOR THIS YEAR
Outstanding Market Exhibitor -
Will be scored on skillathon, showmanship, and market barrow class ranking to determine the Outstanding Market Barrow Exhibitor. Actual skillathon score is the points you will be given for the skillathon portion of the OME award. Showmanship events will be assigned points according to the following scale in their respective age division. You must finish in the top 10 of your division to receive points. Example: 1st place - 100 points, 2nd place - 98 points, 3rd place - 96 points, etc. Points for the market barrow placing will be assigned according to the following scale. Example: 1st place - 50 points, 2nd place - 49 points, etc. There will be a winner from each age division, and from the 4 division winners, an overall OME winner will be announced. Winners will be announced at the Thursday evening award’s ceremony held in Rhonemus Hall.The Outstanding Market Exhibitor Hog will not sell in the sale on Saturday as OME hog. In place of not selling in OME status, the Brown County Pork Producers will be paying a $500.00 premium to the overall OME winner. The Brown County Pork Producers will paying the following premiums for the skillathon placing as follows. They will be paying a first and second place for every age exhibitor. Paying as follows: $50.00 for the first place, and $30.00 for the second place. Example: 9 years old - 1st place $50.00, 2nd place $30.00. 10 years old 1st place - $50.00, 2nd place $30.00 and so on through the ages. This is based on skillathon scores only.
The SKILLATHON will be administered at tag in on July 12, 2008 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Each hog tag will cost $4.00, this includes gilts. The reason for this is to help pay for security in the Swine Barns at night during the fair.
Swine Projects Due Sunday September 21st 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Brown County Bred & Born Barrow Show
Monday, Sept. 22nd - 10:00 a.m.
Market Barrow Show/Rate of Gain Winner
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd - 9:00 a.m.
Breeding Gilt Show followed by
Swine Showmanship/Sweepstakes Showmanship/
Awards Presentation/Junior Fairboard Recognition
Sibling Showmanship/Adult Showmanship
Thursday, Sept. 25th - 8:30 a.m.
2008 Trophy Sponsors
Barney & Lisa Neal; Good Earth Equipment; Richard & Lory Rosselot; LR Transcription; David Wint - Financial Advisor; Fayetteville 4-H Club; Doug Green - Brown County Auditor; Mike & Anita Earhart; Rick Fite Repair Parts; Chester & Linda Eyre; Mike & Teresa Kelch; Sardinia Fuel Mart; Mitch & Cindy Erwin; Jim Carrington Trucking; Northern Brown Large Animal 4-H Club; Subway - Fayetteville; Ralph Barber - Perry Township Trustee; Georgetown Marble & Granite; The Goldfuss Family; Carrington Farm Supply; Larry & Mary Lindsey; Hamersville Livestock 4-H Club; Steve & Robin Wallace; Seip’s Auto Parts; Vic’s Bobcat Service; Jim & Stephanie Kirker & Family; Kaleidoscope Kids 4-H Club; Nuss Family; Jeff & Sandy Jimison; Mike & Terri Spitznagel Family; Carney’s Feed Mill; Maciag Family; Larry & Kathy Hutchens; Todd & Maria Nethero; Fayetteville Hardware & Supply; Barber Rowe Show Pigs; Mike Carrington Trucking; Bill & Chris Neal; Griffith Farms; Pam Campbell - Green Township Fiscal Officer; Royalty Trucking; Gray’s Maytag; Dave & Kathy Jelley; Farrell, Inc.; Joe Worley - Municipal Judge; Georgetown FFA; Malott’s Automotive; Ken’s Barber Shop; Jim Mootz Trucking; Sardinia Pharmacy; J & J Finishing; Winchester Ag Service, Inc.; Cherry Fork Farm Supply; RD’s Wayside Inn; Clifton Pro Weld; Clifton Mowing; Kenny & Doris Potts; Bolender’s Dairy Farm; Jackson Junior Farmers 4-H Club; Linda’s Embroidery; Larry & Linda Wells; Georgetown Florist; Cahall Funeral Home; Western Brown FFA; Bobcat Enterprise of Mt. Orab; Eastern FFA; Mark & Susan Guenther; Embroidery Pointe; GJ Berding Surveying, Inc.; Richey Automotive; D & S Auto Parts; McKinney Mar & Sub City; Jesse McKinzie - Associate, Gustin Realty; Kallam Realty & Insurance Agency; Producer’s Inc.; Oak Hill Banks; The Rudd Family; Rogers’ Brothers; Rocket Video; Dave’s Grocery; Brown County Pork Producers; Ripley Dayhill Dirtkickers 4-H Club; Re-Elect Tina Meranda - Clerk of Courts
JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBERS & SUPERINTENDENTS
Member-in-training: Tyler Fischer
Member-in-training: Megan Johnson
Member-in-training: Corey Keller
Member-in-training: Kelsey Osborne
Member-in-training: Daniel Sullivan
Member-in-training: Tyler Tucker
Member-in-charge: Mariah Carroll
Member-in-charge: Tyler Guenther
Member-in-charge: Amanda Jelley
Member-in-charge: Zachary Wallace
Advisory Member I: Cody Kelch
Advisory Member I: Ryan Rosselot
Advisory Member I: Kyle Kissick
Advisory Member I: John Mezger
Advisory Member I: Jessica Rowe
Advisory Member II: Samantha Nuss
Advisory Member II: Matthew Wells
Advisory Member II: Nathan Guenther
Advisory Member II: Lisa Goldfuss
Asst. Supt: Chris Neal
Asst. Supt: Bill Neal
Adult Supt: Roger McKinzie Sr.
Adult Supt: Anita McKinzie
Adult Advisor: Jamie Loudon
BROWN COUNTY BRED & BORN BARROW SHOW
Monday, September 22nd - 10:00 a.m.
To be eligible for this show, the gilt or the sow must have been in Brown County before November 1st of the previous year. They have to be housed, bred, and farrowed in Brown County. Pigs must be born after March 1st and ear notched. All weight guidelines will be the same as the regular barrow show guidelines. All class winners will come back and show in the final drive for Grand and Reserve Champion. The same hog will be eligible to show in the regular barrow show and the rate of gain. There will be a separate form filled out by the exhibitor and the producer. This form will be mailed out with the Swine Information Sheet. Both of these forms are to be turned in at tag-in.
The Brown County Pork Producers will be paying premiums for the Bred and Born Show as follows: $100.00 for Grand Champion and $75.00 for Reserve Champion.
*Brown County Junior Fair Swine Department reserves the right to do farm checks at any given time.
CLASSES:
MARKET BARROW SHOW
Tuesday, September 23rd - 9:00 a.m.
This year you may tag up to 3 market barrows for the Brown County Fair. You may only bring in two (2) market barrows to the fair. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL YOU BE ABLE TO RUN MORE THAN TWO (2) MARKET BARROWS ACROSS THE SCALES AT CHECK IN OF THE FAIR. THIS INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DEATH OF A BARROW ON OR OFF THE SCALES OR UNDER OR OVER WEIGHT. MAKE SURE YOU ONLY BRING TWO (2) BARROWS TO THE SUNDAY CHECK IN.
Weights for market hogs will be 220 - 280 pounds to be eligible for championship. All hogs that are under 210 pounds will not be permitted to stay at the fair. All hogs that weigh over 280 will not be permitted to stay at the fair. All hogs that weigh between 210 - 280 pounds will be permitted to stay.
All others will be dismissed upon arrival. Underweights (210 - 219) will show first, and will not be eligible for championship. They will show for a grade only. Underweights (210 - 219) will not be allowed to sell. They must go back home after the fair. There will be no overweight class.
The Rate of Gain class will follow the weight guidelines and will be as follows: Any projects weighing under 210 lbs. and over 280 lbs. will be sent home at check in. Underweight (210 - 219) market barrows will be allowed to stay at the fair and show for a grade only, but will not be eligible for Rate of Gain contest and will be sent home at the conclusion of the fair. To be eligible for Championship Rate of Gain, all market barrows must weigh between 220 - 280 lbs. The Rate of Gain Grand and Reserve Champion will be announced after the Grand and Reserve Market Barrows have been selected. The Grand and Reserve Rate of Gain barrows will sell 5th and 6th in the sale on Saturday.
All others will be dismissed upon arrival. Underweights (210 - 219) will show first, and will not be eligible for championship. They will show for a grade only. Underweights (210 - 219) will not be allowed to sell. They must go back home after the fair. There will be no overweight class.
The Rate of Gain class will follow the weight guidelines and will be as follows: Any projects weighing under 210 lbs. and over 280 lbs. will be sent home at check in. Underweight (210 - 219) market barrows will be allowed to stay at the fair and show for a grade only, but will not be eligible for Rate of Gain contest and will be sent home at the conclusion of the fair. To be eligible for Championship Rate of Gain, all market barrows must weigh between 220 - 280 lbs. The Rate of Gain Grand and Reserve Champion will be announced after the Grand and Reserve Market Barrows have been selected. The Grand and Reserve Rate of Gain barrows will sell 5th and 6th in the sale on Saturday.
1. Limit of 2 barrows per exhibitor for the market barrow class. The same 2 barrows will be used for the Rate of Gain class. Two barrows count as one project. **See Junior Fairboard Rule #12.
2. Classes will be determined by the Junior Fairboard Swine Department. They will be posted in the barn prior to the shows.
3. If a member has 2 barrows in the same weight class, they may have another Brown County Junior Fair Exhibitor show their other barrow. Both exhibitors must have the owner's back number on.
4. All market barrows are required to show in order to sell in the livestock sale. Anyone missing their class will have their hog loaded on the truck at market price.
5. If an exhibitor cannot show his market barrow due to a scheduling conflict or school function, they must make prior arrangements to have another Brown County Junior Fair Exhibitor show their market barrow. (They must wear a back number that corresponds with the correct exhibitor/market barrow.)
6. All Junior Fair Exhibitors with 2 market barrows have 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Market Barrow classes to inform the adult superintendent which hog they intend to run through the livestock sale. If the exhibitor fails to do so, the superintendent will make the decision AND IT WILL NOT BE CHANGED!
7. There are 3 weight division championship classes. They will be Lightweight, Intermediate Weight, and Heavyweight. Weights for these classes will be determined after the weigh-in on Sunday, and after classes within the 3 divisions have been established by the Junior Fair Swine Department. The 1st and 2nd place class winners are eligible for their division championship. After 3 champions and 3 reserve champions have been named, they will compete for the Grand Championship and Reserve Championship awards. Only the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will be acknowledged during the livestock sale. Only 1 (one) hog per exhibitor will sell unless they have both Grand and Reserve, then they both will sell.
SHOW ORDER FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Market Barrows
Underweights
Weight classes
GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS
Rate of Gain winners announced
(All Junior Fair Exhibitors with 2 market barrows have 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Market Barrow Classes to inform the adult superintendent which hog they intend to run through the livestock sale. If the exhibitor fails to notify the superintendent within 30 minutes, the decision will be made for them, and will not be changed!)
RULES:
1. All recognized breeds are eligible. Market barrows may be purebred or crossbred.
Market barrows show by weight, not breed.
2. All market barrows must be farrowed after March 1st of the current year.
3. All market barrows must sell in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale unless permission is granted by the Junior Fair director. (Junior Fair exhibitors with 2 hogs must run 1 hog through the sale. The 2nd hog can either go back home or on the truck to market for market price.)
4. All hogs (including breeding gilts) that plan to be sold at the fair, either through the livestock sale or on the truck at market price, must weigh at least 220 pounds.
5. All exhibitors will receive an A, B, or C grade.
6. All swine projects must be in the member's care and owned by the member by July 1st
of the current year and be kept within a twenty mile radius of the exhibitor's home.
7. If an exhibitor houses their project somewhere other than their residence, they MUST be the one who cares for their projects daily.
8. Now that Ohio has reached a Stage V status, the Department of Agriculture no longer requires pseudorabies testing.
9. Market hogs and breeding gilts will be tagged and weighed on Saturday, July 12, 2008 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Fairgrounds. All Junior Fair Swine projects must be tagged on this day. All swine information sheets must be brought with you to tag in on July 12th NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!
10. Information sheets will be sent to all members who have enrolled in a swine project. All information sheets must be brought with you to tag in on July 12, 2008.
11. If a hog loses its tag, you must report it to the Extension Office within 3 days. An appointment will be made to have your hog retagged. All retagging will be subject to an appeal by the Junior Fair Swine Department. Any evidence of tampering will not be tolerated and be subject to expulsion from the Junior Fair Swine Show.
12. No tampering of animals will be permitted.
13. Exhibitors may sell only 1 market barrow unless he/she has more than one Champion or Reserve Champion Barrow.
14. All Junior Fair Exhibitors with 2 market hogs have 30 minutes after the conclusion of the market barrow classes to notify the adult superintendent which hog they intend to run through the livestock sale, and what they intend to do with their 2nd hog. If they fail to do so, the decision will be made for them, and will not be changed.
15. Each exhibitor will be required to clean their pen at least once a day. Aisles in front of their pens need to be kept clean also. Water pans are not be left in the pens. Make sure that you water often. If the exhibitor does not keep the area clean, they will be subject to withholding of their awards. Junior Fairboard members will be checking the pens and aisles continuously. Pens not meeting their satisfaction will be marked and must be cleaned immediately. Manure spreaders will be parked in back of the swine barns. Only manure is to be dumped in the spreaders. Paper needs to be put in the trash containers. No dumping of manure and chips on the ground is permitted. If the spreaders become full, notify the Junior Fair Swine Department members, and they will have them emptied. DO NOT DUMP MANURE ON THE GROUND!
16. During the Breeding Gilt show on Thursday, the wash racks between the swine barn and the show barn will be closed 30 minutes prior to and during the show.
17. ALL WASHRACKS will be closed 30 minutes prior to and during the swine show on Tuesday.
18. During the Swine Show on Tuesday, every effort should be made to keep the aisles open so that the classes can run smoothly. Only swine exhibitors should be in the barn.
19. ALL WASHRACKS will be closed 30 minutes prior to and during the Livestock Sale on Saturday.
20. During the Livestock Sale, only the exhibitors are allowed in the barn. Each exhibitor should remain in the pen with their hog until a member of the sale's team comes to get you. Make sure that you stay with your hog as you make your way to the sale arena. ONLY EXHIBITORS ARE ALLOWED IN THE SWINE BARNS DURING THE LIVESTOCK SALE!!!!!!!!!! If you are not present in your pen when it is time for you to sell, your animal will not be sold!!
21. All pens must be cleaned after the sale. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OUT YOUR PEN UNTIL THE LIVESTOCK SALE IS COMPLETELY OVER!!!!! This will interfere with the other animals trying to make their way to the Sale Arena.
22. Loading of equipment and show boxes cannot be done until the Livestock Sale is completely over.
23. All market barrows and breeding gilts are to arrive at the fair on Sunday, September 21, 2008, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
24. All Junior Fair Swine exhibitors must bring a current photo of them and their hog. (We do not accept Polaroids!) If you have 2 hogs, you must have 2 good photographs. Each photograph should have the exhibitor's name and the hog's ear tag number printed on the BACK. These will be used on the cards that are presented to your buyer at the livestock sale. No one will be permitted to unload without your photograph!
25. All market barrows will be weighed only once! No reweighing is permitted. The Junior Fair Swine Department will supply a weigh master, and the weight given will stand. Once the hog has left the scales, he cannot be put back on. Any hog not meeting weight requirements will be dismissed immediately.
26. No one is to unload without first being weighed and checked in.
27. All swine exhibitors must complete a Quality Assurance Program this year.
28. Rules regarding "clipping" of swine projects will be as follows. All hair on show pigs, including the underline of the animal must be at least a half inch long at the Brown County Fair. The only exception if the hair on the ears and tail. We need to emphasize the entire body. We will check all of the class winners by using a half-inch clipper head or card. If the hair is not a half inch, the pig will be disqualified. No clipping on the fairgrounds at any time.
29. The wash racks will be closed during the Bred and Born Barrow Show on Monday, 30 minutes prior to show.
30. No nipple waters will be permitted in the barns this year. All pens have to be kept clean and dry at all times.
31. We strongly discourage the use of oil base grooming products.
32. THERE ARE NO FANS ALLOWED IN THE SWINE BARNS.
SHOWMANSHIP
Thursday, Sept 25th - following the Gilt Show
1. Open to any Junior Fair exhibitor carrying a swine project. (If your barrow got sent home, you may borrow another exhibitor's hog for this class, unless you are competing for the "Outstanding Market Exhibitor", then you must use your own hog.)2. The contest will be scored as follows: 25% on ring manners; 25% on grooming; 50% on showmanship ability.
3. The divisions for showmanship classes are:
Beginner Showmanship - open to swine exhibitors between the ages of 9-11. This must be the exhibitor's first year showing a swine project.
Intermediate Showmanship - ages 9-12
Junior Showmanship - ages 13-15
Senior Showmanship - ages 16-18
ALL AGES ARE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008.
Adult showmanship is open to any parent or advisor of a Brown County Junior Fair Exhibitor, age 19 and above as of January 1, 2008.
Swine Sibling Showmanship - This class is for any younger brother or sister of a current Brown County Junior Fair Swine exhibitor. They will compete for ribbons only. They must use their brother or sister's hog. All siblings must sign up for showmanship at the Monday or Tuesday swine show. They will be broken into groups and posted in the barn the day of the show. This will help avoid any injury to the siblings due to overcrowding in the ring. ONLY SIBLINGS UNDER THE AGE OF 8 WILL BE ABLE TO SHOW IN THE SIBLING SHOWMANSHIP.
4. An exhibitor may only win an age class one time. Once an exhibitor wins their class, they must move up to the next class level the next year, regardless of their age. The only exception is for the Senior Showmanship class. Example: An exhibitor age 11 wins the Intermediate Showmanship, next year they must move up to the Junior Showmanship class.
5. ALL first place showmanship class winners will compete against each other for the Swine Sweepstakes Showmanship Award. The winner of the Sweepstakes Class will represent the Junior Fair Swine Department in the Showman of Showmen Contest. An exhibitor may win the Sweepstake's award more than once, but can only win the Showman of Showmen Contest once. If a Sweepstake's winner has won the Showman of Showmen Contest before, then the next eligible exhibitor in the Senior Division will represent the Swine Department in the Showman of Showmen Contest.
SHOW ORDER FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Breeding Gilts
January
February
March
April
Showmanship
Senior Showmanship
Junior Showmanship
Intermediate Showmanship
Beginner Showmanship
Sweepstakes Showmanship
Awards Presentation and Junior Fairboard Recognition
Sibling Showmanship
Adult Showmanship
BREEDING GILTS
This year you may tag in up to two (2) gilts per month. You may only bring one (1) gilt per month to the fair. Under no circumstances will you be able to run more than one gilt per month across the scale at check in of the fair. This includes but not limited to the death of a gilt on or off the scale. Make sure you only bring one (1) gilt for that month to the Sunday check in. Gilts must weigh at least 220 lbs. to be sold on the truck and they must be weighed in on Sunday at check in.
1. Classes for Breeding Gilts:
A. January
B. February
C. March
D. April
2. At the time of tagging, you must state and show proof of the farrowing date of your gilt or gilts.
3. Gilts do not go through the livestock sale. They can go on the truck at market price. All gilts that plan to go on the truck must weigh at least 220 pounds.
4. If your gilt loses its tag, you must report it to the Extension Office within three days. Same rules apply to market barrows.
5. The Brown County Pork Producers will be paying premiums for the Gilt Classes: $100.00 for Grand Champion; $75.00 for Reserve Champion; $50.00 for 1st place class winners, and $25.00 - 2nd place class winners.
6. All Breeding Gilts will be released 45 minutes after the conclusion of the Livestock Sale on Saturday, September 27th.
OUTSTANDING MARKET BARROW EXHIBITOR
2. To be eligible for the Outstanding Market Barrow Exhibitor, exhibitors must participate in the skillathon and use their own animal in showmanship and the market barrow show.
3. The Outstanding Market Exhibitor Hog will not sell in the sale on Saturday as OME hog. In place of not selling in OME status, the Brown County Pork Producers will be paying a $500.00 premium to the overall OME winner. The Brown County Pork Producers will be paying the following premiums for the skillathon placing as follows. They will be paying a first and second place for every age exhibitor. Paying as follows: $50.00 for the first place, and $30.00 for the second place. Example: 9 years old - 1st place $50.00, 2nd place $30.00. 10 years old 1st place - $50.00, 2nd place $30.00 and so on through the ages. This is based on skillathon scores only.
4. The Outstanding Market Exhibitor will be scored on skillathon, showmanship, and market barrow class ranking to determine the Outstanding Market Barrow Exhibitor. Actual skillathon score is the points you will be given for the skillathon portion of the OME award. Showmanship events will be assigned points according to the following scale in their respective age division. You must finish in the top 10 of your division to receive points. Example: 1st place - 100 points, 2nd place - 98 points, 3rd place - 96 points, etc. Points for the market barrow placing will be assigned according to the following scale. Example: 1st place - 50 points, 2nd place - 49 points, etc. There will be a winner from each age division, and from the 4 division winners, an overall OME winner will be announced. Winners will be announced at the Thursday evening award’s ceremony held in Rhonemus Hall.
5. If there is a tie for Outstanding Market Barrow Exhibitor, the following procedure will be used to break the tie:
1st , Skillathon placing
2nd, Showmanship class placing
3rd , Total Skillathon score
4th , Skillathon Station #1 score
5th , Skillathon Station #2 score
6th , Skillathon Station #3 score
7th , Skillathon Station #4 score
8th , Market Barrow Class placing
9th , Interview by judges
6. Ties for Skillathon Awards and age divisions will be broken by the following procedure:
1st , Skillathon Station #1 score
2nd , Skillathon Station #2 score
3rd , Skillathon Station #3 score
4th , Skillathon Station #4 score
5th , An additional 5th Skillathon station and/or test will be administered.
7. Skillathon exhibitors will be required to complete 4 different stations. Stations may cover any one subject matter listed below. The four stations will be posted the day of the event. (To achieve the maximum potential score on the Feed Records and Feeding Program station, exhibitors entered as 4-H members must bring their up-to-date feed records in the project books and their Livestock Record Book. Exhibitors entered as FFA members must bring an up-to-date Animal Enterprise Record Book.)
A. Parts Identification
B. Meat Cut Identification
C. Selection & Evaluation
D. Feed Record & Feeding Program
E. Breed Identification
F. Quality Assurance
G. Tool Identification
H. Ear Notching
I. Structural Correctness I.D.
8. The Skillathon will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 (6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) at the fairground during tag in. Anyone wanting to participate will need to be there. The Skillathon will also be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
9. Animals not eligible for sale are not eligible for the Outstanding Market Barrow Exhibitor Award.
10. If an exhibitor has 2 market barrows, their best market barrow class placing will be used to score them for the Outstanding Market Barrow Exhibitor award.
The Junior Fair Swine Department reserves the right to change any of the above rules at any time. These are the rules that we will be using as guidelines for the Outstanding Market Barrow Exhibitor contest, and we will make every effort to uphold them, but realize that unforeseen problems may arise, and we reserve the right to correct them as we see fit.
GLENN R. WALLACE
MEMORIAL SWINE TROPHY
This trophy is presented annually by the Junior Fair Swine Department. This trophy will be kept by the winner for one year and must be returned to the Extension Office 30 days prior to the fair.
Applicants will be nominated by their club's or chapter's swine advisors. Only one applicant per club or chapter is permitted. Only 9th grade (as of January 1) and over exhibitors may be nominated for this award. They must have carried a swine project for at least two years. They must be an active member of good standing in a Brown County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. An applicant can only win this award once. The applicant will be interviewed by a knowledgeable swine industry representative selected by the Extension Office.
ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY Aug. 1st .
Applicants must submit an essay of 200 words or less on "What You Can Learn From A Swine Project".
Applicants will be judged on the following criteria (the main emphasis will be on their swine involvement): involvement in school, community and other youth organizations, their willingness to help themselves and others, example of good sportsmanship, participation in 4-H and FFA activities, and their knowledge of the swine industry.
The applicant may present a scrapbook or record book to the interviewer.
The Junior Fairboard Swine Department reserves the right to change or delete any of the above criteria at any time in the future.
CLEAN CLUB AWARD
The barns will be subject to judging anytime of the day. This award will be presented to the club who has continually kept their club's area clean. The condition of the pens, the aisles, and the complete area will be considered. This award will be presented on Thursday evening at the Award’s ceremony in Rhonemus Hall.
SWINE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
The members of the Junior Fair Swine Department will select an exhibitor for this award who has shown good sportsmanship, who is willing to help others, and someone who genuinely enjoys their swine project. There are no age limitations on this award. This award will be presented before the Livestock Sale on Saturday.
DEPARTMENT 22
BEEF
Skillathons - June 15th, Aug. 3rd: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Brown County Fairground)
Beef Projects due - 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Sun., Sept. 21st)
Beef Breeding Check in - 6:00 p.m.
Weigh-in -6:30 p.m. (Sun., Sept. 21st)
Beef Grooming Contest - Mon., Sept. 22nd , 1:00 p.m.
Beef Obstacle Course - Mon., Sept. 22nd, 2:00 p.m.
Beef Showmanship - Tues., Sept. 23rd , 2:30 p.m.
Adult Showmanship - Tues., Sept. 23rd, following Jr. Showmanship
Brown Co. Born & Raised Heifer Show - Wed., Sept. 24th, 11:00 a.m.
Born & Raised Feeder Calf Show/Steer Show
Beef Breeding, Dairy Beef Feeders - Thurs., Sept. 25th , 1:00 p.m.
45 minute break
Feeder Calves - Thurs., Sept. 25th
Steer Show - Thurs., Sept. 25th, 7:30 p.m.
Showman of Showmen - Fri., Sept. 26th, 3:00 p.m.
Beef Sale (After Small Animal Sale - Sale order: Steers, Dairy Beef, Feeder Calves)
Trophy Sponsors: A-1 Building; Applegate’s Auto; Barbara & Harlan Waugh; Barber/Rowe Show Pigs; Beighle Family; Brooke’s Simmentals; Brown County Vet Service - Drs. Brian & Jenny Cowdrey; Butterbee’s; Chadwell Family; Charmont Farms - Robert Cowdrey; Citizens Bank of Higginsport, Batavia, Georgetown; Clonch Farms; Cluxton Family Cattle; Colonial Porch & Fence; Cooper Homes; Dale & Kay Marshall; Dale Reynolds Family; Danny & Ann Smith & Family; Dave & Sandy Burns; David & Dawn Watson & Family; Donny & Brandon Kelch; Dusty Fussnecker (In memory of Leon Hesler); Dusty, Brooke & Owen Beath; Dwayne Wenninger (Brown County Sheriff); Equipment Superstore, Georgetown; Farmers Stockyards; Fayetteville FFA; Fayetteville Hardware; Five Points Implement Co., Inc. (Hillsboro); Forsythe Cattle; Frank Fussnecker Farms; Gary Himes (Brown County Recorder); Georgetown Animal Hospital; Gibbons Family Cattle; Greg Kinder Family; Helbling Brothers Farm; Howser’s Convenience Store & Garage; ICAP Crop Insurance; J & J Mortgage Co.; Jason & Kerri Reynolds & Family; Jeff & Susan Ratliff & Family; Jim Mootz Trucking; Joe Meranda; John Craycraft & Family; Jones Family Show Cattle; Kathy Brunner; Kentucky King Warehouse; Kevin Malone & Family; Kinder Construction (Mark Kinder); Lynn Kragler; Margery Paeltz (Brown County Commissioner); Marla Wilson (In memory of Helen Howard); Marsha Haitz; Mary Oberschlake (In memory of Everett Gill); McDaniels Construction; McIntosh Family; Melvin’s Auto; Merchant’s National Bank; Oak Leaf Farms (Kenny Graves); Odyssey Canvas Works; Pam Campbell (Green Township Fiscal Clerk); Peggy Dunn (In memory of Betty McLaughlin); Perfection Cattle Services (Kirk, Sally, Matt & Ben Forsythe); Pete Wagner Family; Ralph Barber for Perry Township Trustee; Red Oak Construction (Greg Kinder); Red Oak Ranchers (Gary Conn Memorial); Rhonda Moran (In memory of Larry Moran); Richard Haitz (Union Township Trustee); Ripley Builders Supply; Ripley Life Squad; Ripley Lion’s Club; Rosie’s Waterhole Drive Thru; Simpson Club Calves (Jimmy & Denise Simpson); Souder Brothers; Sunset Farms (Doug, Tami & Bailey Joy Davis); Terry & Bunny Bolender; The Cattle Co.; Wheeler Brothers; Wolfridge Cattle (Clint, Beth & Dillan Hall); Young’s Family Farm
2008 Beef Department Members
Member-in-training: David Burns
Member-in-training: Danny Hicks, Jr.
Member-in-training: Morgan Morris
Member-in-training: Danika Ratliff
Member-in-training: Kendra Scott
Member-in-charge: Chelsea Haitz
Member-in-charge: David Howser
Member-in-charge: Dylan Kattine
Member-in-charge: Erin Kinder
Member-in-charge: Mollie Malone
Member-in-charge: Ryan McIntosh
Advisory Member I: Heidi Burns
Advisory Member I: Dustin Fussnecker
Advisory Member I: Cody McConnell
Advisory Member I: Ryan Meeker
Advisory Member I: Daniel Oberschlake
Advisory Member II: Caleb Holton
Advisory Member II: Eric Kinder
Advisory Member II: Diane Watson
Advisory Member II: Janelle Young
Asst. Supt: Adam Hamilton
Asst. Supt: Chris Rogers
Asst. Supt: Sandy Burns
Asst. Supt: Daren Howser
Asst. Supt: Sandy Howser
Asst. Supt: Nicole Kinder
Asst. Supt: Barbara Howser
Adult Supt: Brett Rogers
Adult Advisor: Barney Neal
Adult Advisor: Harvey Stanfield
**According to ODA rules, no chemical substances of any kind will be tolerated, unless directed by licensed veterinarian. This includes the use of Calf Calm. If there are any questions regarding these rules, a Beef Department Superintendent will have a copy available during the fair.
The Junior Fair Beef Department is now sanctioning regular livestock, stall and area checks. The department members will check aisles at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. If it is found that your livestock, stall or area is unsatisfactory to the department standards or your livestock is in immediate danger, you will be warned if you do not care for the animal as soon as possible, or clean up your area as instructed by the department. If warned three times and no change is made, you will be disqualified from the Junior Fair Beef Show and Sale. The members of the department ask that the animal is cared for at all times, whether by the exhibitor or other members in the barn when the exhibitor is unavailable. It is asked that animals are fed, watered and cleaned up after in a timely manner. Your stall and tack areas are to be picked up and aisles are to remain free of clutter. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and their family, as well as club advisors and beef department members to ensure that the barn remains a clean, family friendly environment for everyone to enjoy.
Special Note:
Good sportsmanship and respect is asked from all parties in the beef barn. Vulgarity, of any type, will not be tolerated. Anyone displaying any inappropriate language or behavior toward another will be asked to leave the barn for the remainder of fair week. Everyone is here to learn and have fun, and we must remember that there are impressionable children around. Let’s all set a positive attitude for them to learn from.
Beef Department General Rules:
If a health issue arises, the decision to keep the animal or send it home will be left to the discretion of the fair vet.
Brown County Junior Fair Board Beef Department reserves the right to do farm checks at any given time.
All market projects are required to show in the Junior Show in order to sell in the Livestock Sale.
If a calf loses a tag, it must be reported within 3 days or you will not be eligible for show. If possible, the tag lost needs to be given to the department at the time of re-tagging.
All calves will be weighed only once. The Junior Fair Board will supply a weigh master and the weight given will stand. Once the calf has left the scales, it cannot be put back on the scales. Any calves not meeting weight requirements are not allowed to weigh again.
All beef projects will be judged in combined 4-H and FFA classes in regard to type of project shown.
Exhibitors may show 2 steers as one steer project, 2 feeder calves or 2 market heifers (or a combination of the two) as a feeder calf project , and more than one breeding animal as a beef breeding project. Remember, an exhibitor must enroll in the respective project by the April project enrollment deadline.
Maximum number of Beef Breeding projects: 1st year - 1 project (ex 2 steers); 2nd year- 2 projects (ex 2 steers, 2 heifers); 3rd year - 3 projects (ex 2 steers, 2 heifers, 2 market hogs), 4th year and above 2 steers, 2 feeder calves 2 heifers and 2 market hogs. Four projects are the maximum.
Beef projects may not have been shown by another junior fair exhibitor in another county fair junior show during the current year fair schedule.
Junior Fair Exhibitors are required to bring their projects to the respective tag in for their project to be eligible to show at the fair. There will be no exceptions made. If you don't attend the tag in date, you will not show. Please work with your advisor to find out when these dates will be for each year for the fair.
Preconditioning by the fair vet will be done at tag in, unless you present certification at tag in that the preconditioning was performed prior to tag in from a certified vet. You must still bring your project to tag in for the tagging to be performed.
For safety of those assisting with tagging, all projects must be controlled by a halter, when brought to their respective tag in date. Any project which cannot be controlled by its owner at the fair will not be shown or sold.
Health requirements will be what the state requests, which is subject to change each year. We will continue to require all heifers under 1 year of age to be preconditioned prior to coming to the Brown County Junior Fair under the State's recognized preconditioning program. This requirement may be taken care of at tag-in each year on the third Saturday of July.
Preconditioning by the fair vet will be done at tag in, unless you present documentation at tag in that a licensed veterinarian performed preconditioning prior to tag in. If no documentation is present, calves will be vaccinated at owner’s expense.
Exhibitors must keep bedding, area for equipment, and animals clean at all times. It is important to keep your animals properly fed and watered and clean at home and at the fair. Quality Assurance is important for a quality project for breeding and market.
For safety reasons no butt fans will be permitted in or around the beef complex.
All electrical cords must go up in rafters, no cords in walkways. There is to be no nailing or stapling of anything to any part of the beef complex.
All information for shows, sale, and other activities will be placed on the bulletin board outside the exit of the show arena.
Each market project must have a clear picture of the exhibitor and the project for the buyer’s card. Please write the exhibitor name and project tag number on the back of your picture. These pictures must be given to the department superintendents by noon on Monday of the fair. If not received by then, the project will not be put on the sale order.
All beef projects are due in the barn by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, no exceptions. A copy of the papers for registered stock will be due at the check in table between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Weigh-in will begin at 6:30 p.m. All heifers, steers and feeder calves must weigh. Registered heifers’ tattoos will be checked as they go across the scales. To keep the confusion to a minimum, weigh-in will be in alphabetical order by 4-H Club/FFA Chapter.
All beef projects must be restrained by a halter at all times while on the fairgrounds. All beef projects also, need to be restrained with a rope halter and a neck rope while tied in the Beef complex.
All animals are dismissed at 9:00 p.m. for tie out, but must be back in the barn by 8:00 a.m. the following morning.
Animals must be shown with proper show equipment. Please contact a Junior Fairboard Beef department member if you need any assistance.
All projects are to be shown by their owner unless owner is ill or in college. If so, then another 4-H or FFA member may show and/or sell for them.
Each exhibitor is permitted to exhibit the number of projects they are eligible for at the Brown County Fair, but are only allowed to sell a steer or feeder calf (one beef project) unless there are champions involved.
Exhibitors may only sell one beef project, unless the following instances are in place. All champions other than those with born and raised status must sell. If the steer is a champion and the feeder calf is not in champion status, the feeder calf may not sell. If the feeder calf is a champion, it will sell and the steer may sell because it is a long-term project. If both are champions, they both will sell. Born and Raised have the option to sell if they would like to. The top 2 steers and the top 2 feeder calves Born and Raised may sell with champion status and pictures. The 3rd through 5th overall will sell at the top of the sale, if taking the option to sell, but will not have pictures taken with the buyers or be given a title.
Unethical fitting is not permitted with Brown County Junior Fair projects. This means altering or changing the natural appearance, weight, musculature or conformation of an animal in an unnatural or artificial manner, including but not limited to, the removal of animal tissue or body part, to cut or tear the hide, to cover, dye or color the hair or hide, to add artificial tail heads, switches, polls, hair, or heals, or to administer, feed, give or inject any substance or drug to an animal exhibited, except when medically necessary or when the drug used has been approved for such use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
All care and grooming of beef projects from the time of weigh-in until after the sale is permitted only by Brown County 4-H and FFA members, by Brown County 4-H and FFA Advisors, Brown County Junior Fairboard Department Superintendents, and immediate family members as follows: father, mother, brother, sister, grandparents, or aunt or uncle of the exhibitor either by marriage or by law. If you have any questions pertaining to this requirement, please see a Junior Fairboard member or the Superintendent. Exception: Anyone may groom for the Senior Fair Open Feeder Calf Show on Tuesday evening, Senior Fair Open Heifer Show on Friday, and the breeder of the calf may assist with grooming for the Cattlemen’s Born and Raised Show on Wednesday.
Any product which changes, enhances or alters the natural color of an animal will not be permitted. (Including but not limited to paints, dye, powder, non-clear adhesive and foam or shoe polish).
The beef arena should be open before 10 a.m. and after 6 or 7 p.m. for exercising of beef projects unless it is show day or it is posted closed.
The wash racks will remain open during the shows. With space for grooming areas being limited, the wash rack area may have grooming being performed near it. Please be courteous when washing your animals around those who are grooming.
Any steers or feeder calves that are extra have the option to go on the truck for the packer bid price. These animals will need to be on the truck before it leaves for the evening. Someone will be there to give you instructions as to when to load. If you have not loaded by the middle of the feeder calves selling, you will need to find the beef superintendent to load. If you do not load before the truck leaves, you will need to take your animal home with you.
Your club area is to be free of trash, garbage, carpet, and all show equipment by Saturday at 10:00 p.m. All bedding will be pulled out two feet from the wood walls. Equipment and cattle may be taken from the beef complex after the sale on Friday until 6 a.m. on Saturday morning. For safety reasons, nothing may be taken Saturday morning due to the Draft Horse Show traffic. Please limit your time loitering around the Beef Complex when loading or unloading equipment during the week, especially on Sunday. No parking is approved around the Beef Complex during the week of the fair, and we will be using all extra space inside and outside the Complex for grooming areas during show times. If necessary, Senior Fairboard will tow vehicles away from the no parking areas.
Any infraction of the Beef or Junior Fair rules will mean the forfeiture of the privilege of showing and selling of animals.
The beef department has the right to interpret all rules. The state fair board has the right to interpret all rules.
Market Heifers
There will be a market heifer class added to the fair this year. They will show under the same rules as the feeder calves and will be added as a fifth division and eligible for all Overall Feeder Calf awards.
Feeder Calf and Dairy Beef Feeder Calf:
Dairy Cross Calves will be judged and shown as dairy beef projects.
Dairy Beef must be 50% dairy and 50% beef.
It is important that you state whether you have a Feeder Calf or a Dairy Beef Feeder Calf during tag in and weigh in. The feeder calf and dairy beef projects are considered two separate projects in the project guide and will be shown separately.
Calves must be steers. (Market heifers will be shown in the feeder calf classes).
Calves must be weaned.
Calves must be dehorned, castrated, and healed before coming to the fair. No dehorning or castration will be done the day of tag-in. Please contact a vet to come to your location if you need this done. It is your responsibility to make sure this procedure is taken care of correctly. Improper castration will result in no show and sale.
Exhibitors must obtain ownership by June 1st and possession by July 1st of the current year. The calves must be tagged in at tag-in, which will be held the third Saturday in July (July 19, 2008). No tag-in means no show at the fair.
Tag in will be held the third Saturday in July.
Exhibitors will be charged $1.00 for each feeder calf tagged in to cover the cost of tags.
Calves must weigh between 350 to 850 pounds to be shown. Calves weighing under 350 pounds or over 850 pounds will be dismissed by a department superintendent immediately following weigh in. If there are more than 5 underweight or more than 5 overweight calves, a class may be added to show for grade.
Dairy Beef Feeder Calf classes will be shown in weight classes determined after weigh in at the fair as long as there are at least 10 Dairy Beef Feeder Calves. If 10 or under, one class will be made.
Feeder calf classes will be divided into classes in 5 divisions for show. The divisions are as follows: Lightweight, Middle Lightweight, Middle Heavyweight, Heavyweight and Market Heifers. First through fifth places in each class are eligible for Division Champions. Division Champions through Fifth Overall are eligible for Overall Grand Champion through Fifth Overall.
All calves have the option to sell, unless they are a junior fair champion or reserve champion. If the Beef Sale form is not turned in for each calf 30 minutes from the conclusion of the steer show on Thursday evening, the calf will be excluded from the sale order and be unable to sell. Calves will not be added to the sale order once it is made.
See Beef Department General Rules also.
Steers:
All steers must be in the possession of the exhibitor/owner as of January 1st in order to show at this year's fair.
All steers must have a nose print identification to be eligible to show and sell. Nose printing must be been done at tag in/weigh in for current 4-H year. Tag in for 2009 fair will be December 15, 2007.
Steers must weigh over 1000 pounds to be shown. Steers weighing less than 1000 pounds will be dismissed by a department superintendent immediately following weigh in. If there are more than 5 underweight steers, a class may be added to show for grade.
All steers must be dehorned or they will be disqualified from the show and sale.
All steers will be shown in weight classes determined after weigh-in at the fair.
First through fifth place steers in each of the classes are eligible for the Grand through Fifth Overall Champion.
All steers will be weighed and nose printed at the fair for show and sale.
Large market heifers will be the last class of steers. Following state fair rules, they must not be bred. The Beef Department reserves the right to palpate or ultrasound at any time. If found to be bred, the heifer will be disqualified.
See Beef Department General Rules also.
Rate of Gain Contest:
A steer shown at the Brown County fair and weighed at nose printing is eligible for the contest.
The fair weight will be used for the final weight in the contest and tag in weight for the beginning weight.
The Rate of Gain champion and reserve champion must sell and will sell after the Grand and Reserve Champions.
Beef Breeding:
We will be tagging heifers of all ages. Cow/Calf Projects will require a farm visit by a superintendent by July 31, 2008. A copy of any registration papers must be turned in at the check in table at weigh-in to be kept on file by the department.
All beef breeding projects will be shown according to breed and birth date. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to provide all of the correct information for their beef breeding projects. A form will be required to be either turned in at tag in, the third Saturday in July or mailed to the extension office by then. You will also need to list any heifers or cow/calf pair over 1 year of age that you will be showing at the fair. If you do not turn this form in by the deadline, you will not have a place in the barn and will be ineligible for show.
All heifers under the age of 1 year old must be preconditioned by a certified vet. Preconditioning of heifers by the fair vet can be done at tag in, or by a certified vet. If this is performed by a certified vet at home, we will need the certification papers shown at tag in. If preconditioning has not been performed where required, you may not show.
Health papers will be required for all beef breeding projects imported into Ohio for exhibition.
Registration papers with exhibitor's name or exhibitor's family name will be required for purebred stock in order to show. These will be turned in at 6:00 p.m. before the weigh in. You will need to go home to get the papers if they are forgotten. If you do not produce papers, you will show as a Crossbred. No additions will be made to the list for show after the completion of weigh in and check in. No check in means no show.
Breeding heifers will be shown by breeds in the following order:
Angus - Purebred
Charolais - Purebred
Chianina - Sire or dam is registered with American Chianina Association
Hereford - Purebred
Limousin - 3/4 bred
Maine Anjou - 3/4 bred
MaineTainer - ½ bred
Shorthorn - Purebred 15/16
Appendix Shorthorn - 3/8 bred
Simmental - 3/4 bred
All Other Breeds (AOB)
Crossbred
AOB are animals with registration papers, regardless of percentage, that do not have a breed division listed above. If the animal qualifies for a breed division, it must show in that division. There must 5 heifers for a breed to have a class. If there are not 5 heifers for a breed, those animals will show as an AOB.
Classes per breed will be as follows:
Spring calf - dropped since Mar 1, 2008, except Crossbred Spring Calf and Junior Calf - this class will be shown by weight, if there are more than 8 calves in the class. This class has been too large in the past, and they do not all fit in the ring.
Junior Calf - dropped between Jan 1, 2008 and Feb 29, 2008
Senior Calf - dropped between Sept 1, 2007 and Dec 31, 2007
Summer Yearling - dropped between May 1, 2007 and August 31, 2007
Junior yearling - dropped between Jan 1, 2007 and April 30, 2007
Senior Yearling dropped between Sept 1, 2006 and Dec 31, 2006
The above classes will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion in each breed. The Grand Champion of each breed will compete for Supreme Champion and Reserve Champion Heifer.
All Cows dropped before August 2005 will show together for Champion Cow.
All cow/calf pairs will show together for champion Cow/Calf. Calf is not weaned from cow. Heifer calf can be shown in appropriate class above, but Feeder calves exhibited as a feeder calf or a dairy beef feeder calf are not eligible to be shown as a cow/calf pair.
Beef Grooming Contest
Teams will consist of 2 or 3 beef exhibitors. Teams will have 5 minutes to groom ½ of the calf without any electrical products. Contestants will be judged while grooming. Then judge will ask questions pertaining to the way and why grooming was done. Judge will then place each team based on its knowledge of grooming. Teams will be judged based on age divisions: Juniors Ages 9-13 as of January 1 and Seniors Ages 14 - 18 as of January 1.
A beef clinic may be held at the end of the grooming contest to answer any questions from exhibitors. This is a great time to brush up on your grooming skills or ask questions about current grooming strategies.
Obstacle Course
This is an event to have fun with your beef project. No costume is necessary, but it would add to the fun. No clothing on or around the legs for the safety of the animal. Events will be timed, but please no running on obstacle course. The course lay out will be completed by the obstacle course committee. This event will be open to all Junior Fair Beef exhibitors. For safety reasons, you must use your own Junior Fair beef project throughout the entire course. Individuals will compete based on age divisions: Juniors Ages 9-13 as of January 1 and Seniors Ages 14 - 18 as of January 1. Three winners will be chosen from each age division by a point system established by the committee. A pre-chosen event will be the determination in the event of a tie.
Showmanship
Showmanship will be broken into classes by age divisions. The winners of these classes will show for division winners, which will return to show for Sweepstakes Showman. The divisions will be as follows:
Exhibitors will show by age, from oldest to youngest.
Sibling Showmanship Rules:
This class is for children under 8 years old who are family or friend to a current Brown County Junior Fair Beef exhibitor.
They will compete for prizes only.
All kids must be signed up before noon on Tuesday in order to be grouped into classes. Classes will be posted in the barn before Showmanship starts on Tuesday.
All children must be accompanied by an exhibitor for safety reasons. It is not required that the exhibitor help, but must be there to stand with his or her calf.
Beginner - Anyone of any age who has not shown a beef project before.
Junior - Ages 9 to 12 as of January 1st of the current year.
Intermediate - Ages 13 to 15 as of January 1st of the current year.
Senior - Ages 16 to 18 as of January 1st of the current year.
Grand Sweepstakes Winners of each age division plus any current exhibitor, who was chosen as the Grand Sweepstakes winner, but who has never won over all the species Showman of Showmen.
Points for the Overall Beef Exhibitor Award will be given based on participation in showmanship. Unless the judge wishes to place all participants, only the top individuals in each age division will be chosen. Comments will be given by the judge for each individual. Winners in their age division will move up to the next age division during the next year's fair, even if the age does not reflect the current age of the exhibitor.
Open to any Junior Fair Beef exhibitor. This will not be judged on grooming of the calf, only cleanliness, knowledge of the beef project and showman.
Adult Showmanship
Open to any parent, grandparent, or advisor of a Junior Fair Exhibitor. This participant cannot be a current Junior Fair Exhibitor, unless they have won the Junior Fair Showman of Showmen contest and are still a beef exhibitor.
All judges can be asked back two year in a row.
Skillathon
Participation in the Skillathon is required to SHOW and SELL at the fair. It is mandatory that the Skillathon be completed before the fair. There will be multiple opportunities for exhibitors to participate and no minimum score is required, just completion of the stations. If an exhibitor is unable to make any of the dates announced, they must contact a Beef Department Superintendent before the last Skillathon is offered. An awards ceremony for the Skillathon will be during the fair and announced at a later date.
Skillathon scores will be based on a point system. Ties will be broken according to performance in Station 1, then Station 2, etc. until a difference is found.
Clean Club Award
Club areas in the barn will be judged anytime during the fair week. Top club will be awarded. Area will be judged on neatness, cleanliness, and how animals, exhibitors, and the club are identified. Check with the Junior Fair Beef Department to see if there is a theme for the year.
Overall Beef Exhibitor Award
There will be an Overall Beef Exhibitor Award given to a beef exhibitor that shows an overall outstanding performance with their project(s) during the current fair year. Points will be awarded based on placing in the Skillathon, Grooming Contest, Project Class, Obstacle Course, Essay or Poem and Participation in Showmanship. The highest placing you receive with your projects will be used for Project Class placing. Essays must be at least 500 words and Poems must be at least 15 lines. Essays and Poems must be turned in at weigh in Sunday evening to the check in/weigh in table. This individual will sell their project after the Rate of Gain Champions during the sale, if they have a market project. An overall Junior age 9 to 13 and an overall Senior age 14 to 18 as of January 1 will be chosen, and these winners will be announced as soon as they are determined.
In order to qualify for Overall Outstanding Beef Exhibitor Junior or Senior Exhibitor (in addition to the current requirements), project books or project records will be required.
Brown Co. Born and Raised Market Steer Show
This show is open to eligible Brown County Junior Fair Beef Exhibitors.
Calf Eligibility
-Breeder must be current member of Brown Co. Cattlemen's Association
-Breeder is responsible for a $10 nomination fee per entry
-Calf must be born on property in Brown County owned or controlled by the breeder.
-Eligibility will be determined by a committee appointed by the Brown County
Cattlemen when a farm or property may lie on the county boundary.
Entry deadline is at the 2008 steer weigh-in. (Date was 12-15-07) Entry forms must be
signed by the breeder and exhibitor. Entry forms available from Brown Co. Cattlemen's
Association and Extension Office.
Steers must be in possession of exhibitor by the county tag-in date for the fair.
All junior fair rules apply. The eligible breeder can assist with the grooming for this show.
Champions of the class will receive similar status to all other champions in the junior fair market sale.
Calves entered in the Brown Co. Born and Raised Market Steer Show are eligible for the Jr. Fair Market Steer Show as long as all junior fair rules are met.
Guaranteed Awards: Grand Champion - $200; Reserve Champion - $100; 3rd Overall - $75; 4th Overall - $50; 5th Overall - $25
No late entries will be accepted.
This is sponsored by the Brown County Cattlemen’s Association.
Brown Co. Born and Raised
Feeder Calf Show
This show is open to eligible Brown County Junior Fair Beef Exhibitors.
Calf Eligibility
-Breeder must be current member of Brown Co. Cattlemen's Association
-Breeder is responsible for a $10 nomination fee per entry
-Calf must be born on property in Brown County owned or controlled by the breeder.
-Eligibility will be determined by a committee appointed by the Brown County
Cattlemen when a farm or property may lie on the county boundary.
Entry deadline is at the 2008 Feeder Calf tag-in. (Date will be 07-19-08). Entry forms must be signed by the breeder and exhibitor. Entry forms available from Brown Co. Cattlemen's Association and Extension Office.
Feeder calves must be in possession of exhibitor by July 1, 2008.
All junior fair rules apply.
Champions of the class will receive similar status to all other champions in the junior fair market sale.
Calves entered in the Brown Co. Born and Raised Feeder Calf Show are eligible for the Jr. Fair Feeder Calf Show.
Guaranteed Awards: Grand Champion - $200; Reserve Champion - $100; 3rd Overall - $75; 4th Overall - $50; 5th Overall - $25
No late entries will be accepted.
This is sponsored by the Brown County Cattlemen’s Association.
Brown Co. Born and Raised
Breeding Show
This show is open to eligible Brown County Junior Fair Beef Exhibitors.
Calf Eligibility
-Breeder must be current member of Brown County Cattlemen's Association
-Breeder is responsible for a $10 nomination fee per entry
-Calf must be born on the property in Brown County owned or controlled by the breeder.
-Eligibility will be determined by a committee appointed by the Brown County
Cattlemen when a farm or property may lie on the county boundary.
Entry deadline is at the 2008 Feeder Calf tag-in. (Date will be 07-19-08). Entry
forms must be signed by the breeder and exhibitor. Entry forms available
from Brown Co. Cattlemen's Association and Extension Office.
Heifers must be in possession of exhibitor by July 1, 2008. All junior fair rules apply.
Heifers entered in the Brown Co. Born and Raised Breeding Show are
eligible for the Jr. Fair Beef Breeding Show.
Guaranteed Awards: Grand Champion - $200; Reserve Champion - $100; 3rd Overall - $75;
4th Overall - $50; 5th Overall - $25
No late entries will be accepted.
This is sponsored by the Brown County Cattlemen’s Association.
DEPARTMENT 23
GOATS
Monday, Sept. 22nd, 9 a.m. - Born & Raised Goat Show
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, 9 a.m. - Showmanship for all breeds, followed by the
Dairy Show (Wethers & Does) & the Pygmy Show
Wednesday, Sept. 24th, 9 a.m. - Boer Goat Show (Wethers & Does)
Friday, Sept. 26th, 10 a.m. - Pack Goat Competition & Games
Trophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank; K & B Feed & Bait; Balon Lawn Care; Lee Ann’s Goats; Eastern FFA; Georgetown FFA; Western FFA; Cook & Co. Photography; Scott Gusweiller - Attorney; Ben Wheeler - Farrier Services; Oak Hill Banks; Sub City & Deli; Barry, Traci & Megan Eyre; George Kinney; Susan Loudon; Sales & Cahall Insurance; Bethel Feed & Farm Supply; McKinney Mart; Richard & Lory Rosselot; LR Transcriptions; Toby & Sharon Sheets; Ken Sheets’ Homes; Community Realtors; Falgner Alpines; M & D Services; Fred & Dawn Julian; Fayetteville 4-H Club; Eric & Becki Brown; Jodie Dozier; Merchant’s National Bank; Bill & Jeanne Lawson; Corboy Construction; Martin & Marcie Rolph
Member-in-training: Stella Carrington
Member-in-training: Courtney Kaylor
Member-in-training: Allison Kelsey
Member-in-training: Deirdre Lang
Member-in-training: Patience Wells
Member-in-training: Becca Woodruff
Member-in-charge: Perianne Dixon
Member-in-charge: Sarah Kelsey
Advisory Member II: Lori Kelsey
Asst. Supt: Courtney Casey
Asst. Supt: Carrie Bolender
Asst. Supt: Carol Saner
Asst. Supt: Lee Ann Gauche
Asst. Supt: JP Gauche
Adult Supt: Missy Bolender
Adult Advisor: Matt Winkle
RULES:
1. All goats shall be dehorned, naturally polled, or disbudded by June tag-in date, only exception being Angoras. Small scurs will not be discriminated against.2. No scurs should be longer than one inch high (over one inch will be a horn).
3. Animals will be checked and weighed in as they arrive at the fair on Sunday, Sept. 21st - 1:00 - p.m. - 5:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS!
4. All goats this year will need a Scrapie Tag or Tattoo in ear or tail web. If there is no Scrapie Tag, you will not be able to stay at the fair. Also, this year, all Does must provide a Scrapie Tag number as well as an Individual ID number on the Goat Entry Form.
5. You must bring a PICTURE of you with your goat to check-in on Sunday, Sept. 21st.
6. No person shall judge any animal in which he has financial interest or which is owned by members of his immediate family.
7. No bucks will be permitted to show or exhibit.
8. All exhibitors must provide adequate bedding, feed and water for each animal shown. Feed should be kept in a show box or a trash can out of the reach of the animal.
9. Goats will not be tied in their pens for safety reasons. If your animal will not stay in its pen, you must supply the materials necessary to keep your goat in. Also, NO HANGING NET HAY HOLDERS.
10. All dairy goat exhibitors must wear Dark Blue Pants and White Button or crew neck shirt and display themselves and animals neat and clean.
11. In classes where there is no competition, awards will be the judge’s discretion.
12. With the exception of Junior and Senior kids, classes will be calculated as of day of show.
13. No goats will be released until their stalls are cleaned and checked by Junior Fairboard
members or Adult Superintendent.
14. Pack goat class must wear a pack and lead on a halter through obstacles. This is a timed event. Also, there are games for you and your goat after the Pack goat class. This event will be Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Please remember, this is just for fun.
15. Born & Raised Show will consist of Boer market wethers, Dairy market wethers, Breeding does & Pygmy (does).
SHOWMANSHIP
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.
1. Adult Goat Showmanship - any adult 19 years and over. Winner will represent Goat Department in Adult Showman of Showmen.
2. Sr. Showmanship - ages 15 - 18 as of Jan. 1 and all previous Jr. Showmanship winners. Winner will compete in Showman of Showmen Contest.
3. Jr. Showmanship - ages 12 - 14 as of Jan. 1.
4. Beginner’s Showmanship - ages 9 - 11 as of Jan. 1
5. First Year Showmanship - Open to all who have never shown goats before.
6. Sibling Goat Showmanship - Open to any brother or sister of a goat exhibitor. Must be under 9 years of age as of Jan. 1
DAIRY GOAT SHOW
Breeds: Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saannen, Toggenburg, Crossbreed (Boer)
CLASSES
1. Junior Kid - Does born after March 31 of current year
2. Senior Kid - Does born between Jan. 1 and March 31 of current year
3. Junior Yearling - Eighteen months and under as of day of show.
4. Senior Yearling - Eighteen months to 2 years as of day of show.
5. Does 1 to 2 years in milk
6. Does 3 to 4 years in milk
7. Does over 5 years in milk
8. Dry Does - 1 to 2 years
9. Dry Does - 3 and over
10. Any mother and daughter: Both animals in the class must be shown in another class.
* 1st and 2nd place winners in Classes 1 through 4 will compete for Junior Champion. 1st and 2nd place winners in Classes 5 through 9 will compete for Senior Champion. Junior and Senior Champions will then compete for Champion Dairy Goat and Reserve Champion Dairy Goat.
PYGMY GOAT
1. Pygmy Kid - under 6 months of age as of day of show
2. Pygmy Yearling - 6 months to 1 year as of day of show
3. Pygmy Adult - over 1 year as of day of show
*Class winners will compete for Grand and Reserve Champion. Pygmies are judged on conformation. They must be dehorned or disbudded. No Bucks Permitted.
ANGORA GOAT
All Angoras will be judged together with the winner being named Grand and Reserve Champion Angora. Angoras are judged on fleece and should be free of chaff and straw. Horns are left on with rough edges sanded smooth and lightly oiled. Excessive lanolin and dirt should be removed. Movement of the animal should be to hold by one horn and the loose skin under chin. Never by the back or sides.
BORN AND RAISED MARKET CLASS
To be eligible for this show, the Doe (Mother of the Wether) must have been in Brown County before November 1st of the previous year. They have to be housed, bred and kidded in Brown County. The market wether must be born after January 1st of the current year. The weight guidelines and all other Junior Fair rules apply. All wethers must be Scrapie tagged or tattooed by the producer. The Grand Champion of the class will hold a higher ranking in the Sale. There will be a separate form filled out by the exhibitor and producer. This form must be turned in at tag-in on June 7th . No late entries will be accepted.
BORN AND RAISED BREEDING DOE
or PYGMY GOAT
This show is open to Brown County Junior Doe or Pygmy exhibitors. The Doe or Pygmy must be purchased from or raised by an eligible breeder residing in Brown County.
BREEDER ELIGIBILITY:
Breeder must own land in Brown County and the herd must reside in the county.
*Doe or pygmy must be born on the breeder’s property or land controlled by breeder
*Entry form must be returned back to Extension Office by August 15 to be eligible
BOER AND BOER CROSS DOES
The Boer Breeding Doe classes have been changed to:
1. Boer/Boer Cross Kids - 6 months and under as of day of show
2. Boer/Boer Cross Yearling - 7 months to 1 year as of day of show
3. Boer/Boer Cross Adult - Over 1 year of age and under 2 as of day of show
4. Boer Doe - 2 years to 4 years
5. Boer Doe - 5 years and over
MARKET GOATS
1. Lightweight Wethers - Under 60 lbs. will be sent home unless necessary for companion for 2nd goat.
2. Market goats must be born between January 1st and April 30th of current year. Market goats can be wethers or does.
3. Exhibitor may tag-in two market animals but only sell one at sale unless you have Grand and Reserve Champion. Tag-in is June 7, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon.
4. Exhibitor’s animal must be in their possession by June 1st. All male goats must be castrated by the tag-in and have a scrapie tag in place.
5. Grand & Reserve Champion, Production Champion & Born & Raised Market must sell at sale.
6. Market Animals will be broken into classes according to weight.
7. All Boer, Boer Cross and Market Dairy will be separated into their own classes.
8. Market Animals will be vet checked at time of arrival. Must display a "kids" mouth which will be determined by the fair vet.
9. This is a terminal sale, all market projects go on the truck, No Exceptions.
2 Market Goats count as 1 project
2 Does count as 1 project
2 Pygmy goats count as 1 project
DEPARTMENT 24
DAIRY CATTLE
Thursday, Sept. 25th - 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Trophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank., Harbeck Farms, Eastern Brown FFA, Oak Hill Banks
Advisory Member I: Candice Yockey
Adult Supt: Mark Dotson
Adult Advisor: Matt Griffith
Adult Advisor: David Dugan
The Junior Fair Dairy Show will be held in conjunction with the Open Class Dairy Show. All age classes are the same as the Open Class Dairy. Please see the Open Class Dairy section for this information.
We will begin with the Showmanship Contest at 1:00 p.m.
SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS
1. Open to any Junior Fair member who is actively enrolled in dairy projects. Previous showmanship winners are not eligible to compete.
2. All dairy animals in showmanship must be in the exhibitor’s possession by June 1st of the
current year, and all animals in showmanship must be in the project of the showman.
3. Once you have won the Showman of Showmen Contest, you cannot enter it again.
4. If you win Junior Showmanship, you go to Intermediate, and if you win Intermediate, you go to Senior Showmanship.
5. Junior Showmanship - ages 9 - 11; Intermediate Showmanship - ages 12 - 15;
Senior Showmanship - ages 16 - 18.
ALL AGES ARE AS OF JANUARY 1st OF THE CURRENT YEAR.
6. Showmanship classes will be before the regular classes.
7. Show order will be posted.
8. All dairy cattle must be exhibited in the Open Class Dairy Barn.
9. All showmen may wear a colored shirt with white trousers or wear all white. Club shirts are permitted, personal farm shirts are not permitted.
10. 2 heifers count as 1 project, 2 cows as 1 project.
11. There will be an 11:00 p.m. curfew in the Dairy Barn; no one will be permitted to stay in the barn overnight except on show night.
12. All exhibitors are fully responsible for their personal belongings and keeping all
items locked up.
13. All exhibitors are responsible for keeping area clean and free of litter.
14. All dairy heifers are required to be in place between the hours of 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday of
the fair. Cows may arrive until noon on Tuesday.
15. All dairy animals are required to stay the duration of the fair and will be released 45 minutes after the conclusion of the Large Animal Sale on Saturday. All Dairy Cows will be released following the completion of the Open Dairy Show.
16. All cows are due in by Noon on Tuesday.
17. Health papers may be required by the fair vet.
BUTTER SALE
The Junior Fair Dairy Showmen will sell butter during the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. All money, minus cost of butter and the Junior Fair percentage for all livestock (and butter) sold, will be divided
among the dairy showmen. Showmen are encouraged to assist with the butter preparation. Money will be prorated after all department expenses are met.
DEPARTMENT 25
Grand Sweepstakes Showmanship Contest
Friday, Sept. 26th - 3:00 p.m.
Trophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Greg Kinder Family
Asst. Supt: Nicole Kinder
Asst. Supt: Brett Rogers
Adult Supt: Robbie Wagner
Adult Advisor: Matt Winkle
1. Senior Champion Showman of dairy, sheep, swine, goats, the Grand Champion Showman of horses and beef will compete in the Showman of Showmen Contest.
2. Each showman will show all 6 animals and will be scored on a total point basis, and the winner will be judged by the highest total points scored.
3. Previous winners of the Showman of Showmen are ineligible to compete.
4. If the first place winner declines to participate, it automatically makes the second place winner eligible to be in the Showman of Showmen Contest. The person in charge of the contest must be notified by 1:30 p.m. on the day of the contest.
5. Place ribbons will be given to all 6 placings.
6. The adult contest is for those winning respective adult showmanship classes.
7. If a junior or senior showman chooses not to show one of the animals, no points will be deducted (and none will be added), and they can move on to the next animal.
8. If the judge feels that an animal is in jeopardy of being hurt, he can excuse the exhibitor and grade him or her on what they have shown at that point.
DEPARTMENT 26
JUNIOR FAIR SALES
Friday Sale - Friday, September 26th followed by Beef Cattle Sale beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Sale - Saturday, September 27th beginning at 11:00 a.m.
1. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion animals and exhibits must sell in their respective junior fair sale order except Reserve Corn and Reserve Soybeans which never sell. This rule applies even when an exhibitor has more than one champion exhibit.
2. All livestock in the large animal sale will be shipped to the agent(s) designated by the Brown County Junior Fair Sale Committee and Senior Fairboard. Small animals will be shipped to a packing facility designated by the Brown County Junior Fair Sale Committee and Senior Fairboard. The buyer can have the processed meat, if they choose. A designated pick up time and location will be determined at a later date and posted at the sale ring.
3. Members exhibiting market steers, feeder calves, lambs, barrows, and goats can sell only one animal per species unless Rule #1 applies, and an exhibitor can only go through the sale’s ring twice. For example: If a member has a hog, sheep, and the grand champion pie, they can only sell the pie and one other animal. The champion must sell, and the other choice would be up to the exhibitor. This rule means that a member can go through the Friday sale twice, Saturday sale twice, or once through the Friday Sale and once through the Saturday Sale, unless they have champions in which all champions sell.
In the event an animal dies during the fair, no animal may be substituted or sold at the auction.
5. Large Animals donated back to the Junior Fair by the buyer will be sold through the stockyards at market price and will not be resold. Funds go only to the Junior Fair.
6. All animals exhibited and sold in the auction are to be the result of an approved Junior Fair organization project are to be in the care of the member. All projects must be exhibited to be eligible to sell. The animals must be of marketable age, weight, and quality for the breed and species.
7. Ownership of the animal or exhibit is considered terminated once it is sold in a Junior Fair sale. Ownership is terminated even if the exhibitor buys back the animal or exhibit. Once the ownership is terminated, the animal or exhibit is not eligible to show in subsequent Junior Shows in the current project year. Members, who wish to retain ownership, should not sell the animal in the sale; however, Rule #1 prevails.
8. Animals shown in wildlife classes will not be sold at the auction.
FRIDAY JUNIOR FAIR SALE
Fri., Sept. 26th - 5:00 p.m.
Sale Order
Single Fryer Rabbits
Meat Pen Rabbits
Turkeys
Geese
Ducks
Single Fryer Chickens
Meat Pen Chickens
Steers
Dairy Beef Feeder Calves
Beef Feeder Calves
SATURDAY JUNIOR FAIR SALE
Sat., Sept. 27th - 11:00 a.m.
Sale Order
Corn
Sheep
Soybeans
Dairy Goats
Tobacco
Market Goats
Hogs
Butter
Pie
Bread
Cake
Cookies
Home Economics Miscellaneous
ALL DECISIONS OF THE SALE COMMITTEE WILL BE FINAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH SENIOR FAIRBOARD.
DEPARTMENT 27
Boy Scouts of America
U.S. Grant District - Dan Beard Council
Trophy Sponsor: Oak Hill Banks
Adult Supt: Shannon Hiler
Cub Scout Colors: Blue & Gold
Cub Scout Motto: "Do Your Best"
CUB SCOUT PROMISE
"I promise to do my best, to serve God and my country, to help other people and to obey the law of the pack."
Boy Scout Colors: Tan & Green
Boy Scout Motto: "Be Prepared"
BOY SCOUT OATH
"On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight."
The fair is an extension of unit projects. All entries must have been made during the past year. All projects must be in the Scout area no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and will be judged on opening night of the fair. Registration for display should be in no later than Sept. 19th.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. All exhibits must be clearly identified with:
a. Pack or troop number
b. Charter Organization name and town
c. Scout Master or Cub Master name
d. Participating Scout(s) name and age
2. Displays are limited to Brown County Units only.
3. Exhibits must portray "Scout Spirit".
4. Exhibits must be made by the boys themselves, with minimal adult assistance unless otherwise identified.
5. You may exhibit more than one project as long as they are different (ex: one in woodworking, one in art).
6. Kits may be used but must be identified as such.
7. All projects must remain on display for the duration of the fair.
8. All projects must be picked up before 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
9. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY ITEMS.
JUDGING:
Judges will be leaders or someone with experience with youth groups.
A. Pack and Troop units will be judged separately by their:
1. Parade participation
2. Project display participation
3. Display variety and size
B. Individual Projects within each unit
1. Craftsmanship for age
2. Neatness
3. Effort
Scrapbooking
For entire pack (scrapbook of pack activities)
Individual scout scrapbook
Must be for the past year 2007-2008
Participants will receive ribbons for their entry and the top three entries will receive rosette ribbons
Contact person: Shannon Hiler at 379-2080.
Awards given in Unit Display - Division "A"
1st place: Ribbon
2nd place: Ribbon
3rd place: Ribbon
Best of Show will be awarded to one project that is deemed the best overall project displayed for Cub Scouts class and for Boy Scouts class. (Kits excluded)
AWARD GIVEN WILL BE "BEST OF SHOW" RIBBON
Trophy Sponsor: Oak Hill Banks
Member-in-training: Heather Burkenmeier
Advisor: Judy Howard (937) 446-3591
Advisor: Susan McKinnon (513) 734-0733
Adult Supt: Jennifer Stewart-Hamblen (937) 378-1554
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
GENERAL RULES
This fair is an extension of troop programs. All projects must be presented by registered Brown County Girl Scouts. Scouts will be judged at the age level they were registered in as of June 1st. If the scout is newly registered, they may participate at their current level.
COMPETITION AGE LEVEL CATEGORIES
Daisy
Brownie
Junior
Cadette
Senior
The judges are asked to base their opinions on the criteria listed below, which support the Girl Scout mission statement of: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
a. Does the Scout wear her Girl Scout pin and/or any part of her uniform in the correct manner?
Does the Scout’s project reflect Girl Scouting? (Scouts should be prepared to explain how it pertains to Girl Scouts.)
Did the scout complete the project on her own/or with limited assistance according to her age level?
Did the Scout learn anything new, as in technique or experience?
Did the Scout’s project require a lot of planning and time to complete?
Can the Scout explain the project well enough to teach another Scout her age or younger? (For scouts with physical challenges that limit the judges ability to understand the scout, an adult may be present to assist.)
Does the Scout speak with a confident tone and make eye contact?
Only projects that have been completed during the last registration year (since the last fair) are eligible for judging.
All Judges’ decisions are final
Jr FAIR PASSES
Registered Girl Scouts may purchase a Jr. Fair Exhibitor ticket for $2.00 by completing either one of the following criteria:
Enter an individual Project OR
Participate in the Troop Project Judging AND enter the Poster Contest
Tickets must be pre-ordered and paid in full on Friday, September 5th at Southern Hills Career Center. Each Scout may pick up her ticket on Sunday, September 21st in the Girl Scout area of Rhonemus Hall if she has qualified.
If the scout pre-pays for a pass and does not complete either criteria: NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
TROOP PROJECTS
Registration and Judging will be on Friday, September 5th at Southern Hills Career Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and Judging will begin at 7:00 p.m.
All participating members from the troop should be present. Scouts and leaders should wear nametags (provided by the troop) with their first name only, so the judge(s) may direct questions to specific individuals. Both the Scouts and their leaders will be allowed in the judging area and judge(s) will direct questions to either the Scouts or the leaders. Leaders and co-leaders are not to answer questions that are directed to the Scouts. The main idea behind troop projects is having the Scouts work together as a unit from beginning to end. The judge(s) will be looking for "team effort" and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the projects as well as the Scout’s presentation of the project.
Troop projects will be taken to the fair by the leaders to be displayed in the Girl Scout area for the duration of the fair. Results will be announced at the fair.
POSTER CONTEST
This year’s theme is "Girl Scouts: Splash of Fun!".
Posters are to be dropped off at Southern Hills Career Center on September 5th between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Poster Contest Rules (In addition to general rules)
The poster board is to be 11" x 14" and may be any color the scout desires. Please take particular note of the poster board size.
The Scout may use any art/craft form to decorate their poster. However, items must be permanently affixed to the posterboard, and secure for transport. Posters will be displayed by hanging on a wall.
A Scout may enter one poster project, one Scout per poster.
On the back of each poster should be listed:
The Scout’s Name
The Scout’s Home Town
The Scout’s Age Group (Daisy, Brownie, etc.)
The Leader’s Name
The Troop Number
If the Scout chooses, she may write a short paragraph on the back to describe the idea behind the poster.
We ask the judges to base their decision on the following criteria:
*Did the scout follow the poster contest rules exactly?
*Is the quality of the Scout’s work consistent with her age level? (If it is obvious that the parent did the work, it will count against the poster.)
*Is the color and content of the poster balanced and pleasing to the eye?
*How much time and effort was involved in the poster project.
*Overall, is the poster a good representation of the theme?
OUTSTANDING GIRL SCOUT AWARD
Awards sponsored by Judge Margaret Clark
Registration is between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5th at Southern Hills Career Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. Judging will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. and will take a few minutes with each Scout.
This award is chosen by the Grant Service Unit to recognize Scouts in our area who have put forth a concentrated effort to be the best Scout they can be. Outstanding Girl Scouts should be able to discuss scouting in a knowledgeable fashion including symbolism and representation of all patches and pins on their uniform. This may entail additional research on the Scout’s part outside of the normal troop meetings.
Outstanding Girl Scout Award Judging:
The Scout is confident, knows the meaning of ‘trefoil’ and the Girl Scout sign. (5 pts.)
The scout proudly wears her official pin and/or her uniform in the proper manner. (See handbook for pin/patch placement). (4 pts.)
Know the symbolism of the Traditional and Contemporary Pin (3 pts.)
The Scout can recite and discuss parts of the Girl Scout promise, law, motto and mission in a knowledgeable fashion. (Recitation - 5 pts./Discuss - 10 pts. For total of 15 pts.)
Knows why the following dates are special in Girl Scouting and why: October 31, March 12 and February 22. (6 pts.)
The Scout understands what the different levels of scouting are including the ages or grades of each level. (10 pts.)
The Scout has completed at least one badge through her own individual effort (not a troop project). (10 pts.)
The Scout has basic knowledge of the history of Girl Scouting (who founded, where, when, why, how and assisted by whom). (13 pts.)
The Scout understands how the Girl Scouts of U.S.A. are a part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and can explain the symbolism of the WAGGS pin. NOTE: There are seven items on the pin that have meaning. (18 pts.)
The Scout is a participant in the current fair and can BRIEFLY describe her fair project, why she chose it and how it relates to Girl Scouting. (6 pts.)
The Scout has individually and/or with her troop planned and implemented a local service project within the last year and has participated in a troop event (other than a regular meeting), a town-wide event, or a county-wide event in the past year. (5 pts.)
Bring with them a short paragraph (at least 5 sentences) explaining what Girl Scouting means to them or what it has added to their life. (5 pts.)
JUST FOR FUN - Can you stump the interviewer? Bring in a Girl Scouting question that you believe the interviewer will not know the answer. Also bring appropriate and authentic documentation supporting your question and answer and see if you can stump the interviewer!
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
Individual projects will be entered and judged at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday, September 21st between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. in the Girl Scout area in Rhonemus Hall.
Register your project at the following time:
1:00-2:30 p.m. Last names A - L
2:30-4:00 p.m. Last names M - Z
BE PREPARED FOR A LONG WAIT. THE JUDGE(S) MUST INTERVIEW EACH SCOUT ABOUT HER PROJECT.
The same judge must interview EVERY individual project in their age level category in order to select the Best of Show winner.
Projects will be judged in the order they were registered (first come, first served). If you cannot come at the specified time, you will be worked in on a first come, first served basis.
After the interview, the Scout will then leave her project in the Girl Scout area for display throughout the week.
RESULTS: All ribbons will be affixed to the project identification card with each project. The projects will be presented for viewing in the Girl Scout area beginning on Monday.
There will be four rosette winners in each age level: Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Due to the points system, more than four rosettes may be awarded.
PROJECT RELEASE TIME is immediately following the awards Ceremony. ALL PROJECTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:00 p.m. ON SATURDAY. We are not responsible for projects or articles left after 4:00 p.m.
Individual Project Rules (In addition to general rules)
Each Scout may enter only one individual project.
No live animals! If you have a pet care project, you must present it in scrapbook form, etc.
Live plants and terrariums are permitted, however, the Scout must water & tidy them daily (no exceptions!).
The project must be completed by the Scout. Adult assistance on the project is discouraged; however, if limited assistance is given, it must be identified by the Scout. This includes any demonstration by the adult of ways to complete the project or the use of tools above the Scout’s age level.
Kits may be used but must be identified as such.
Items are judged by the criteria listed under General Rules from the interview with the Girl Scout with an emphasis on what was learned by the Scout.
If a Scout has limited abilities which may impede interviewing, the Scout will be permitted to create an additional method to convey the criteria to the interviewer (no longer than 3 minutes).
Electronic projects (i.e. Power Point presentation, video scrapbook, etc.) are permitted but are limited to a viewing time of 2 minutes. The Scout must provide own equipment and should be prepared for equipment malfunction or unavailability of an electrical source. The Scout must also print a portion of their project to have on display for the entire week of the fair.
The Scouts need to be prepared to explain how their project pertains to Girl Scouting or was inspired by Girl Scouting.
Judging is heavily weighted upon the interview and demonstration by the Scout to the judge of how the project was completed. The Scout should have a complete understanding or be able to demonstrate all techniques used in completing her project. Work with your Scout about presenting her project to the judge - showing confidence in how she did the project, explaining steps in completing the project and demonstrating any new skills learned. This interview process is to assist the Scout in becoming a Girl Scout of courage, confidence, and character, who can make the world a better place.
BAKED GOODS COMPETITION
Trophies sponsored by The Kroger Company
Prizes sponsored by Schneller Heating & Cooling
Open to ALL age Levels.
Registration and drop off: Baked Goods will be registered Tuesday, September 23rd (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.) in Rhonemus Hall at the Brown County Fairgrounds with entry forms to be completed at that time. Judging will take place at 1:00 p.m. (Please note the time changes)
A Scout may only enter one recipe for each division. The divisions and amounts needed for each are:
Division #1: Cookies, Brownies and Bars (15 of each item)
Division #2: Cakes, Pies & Tortes (1 full unit or 15 mini’s)
Division #3: Breads, Rolls & Muffins (1 full unit or 15 rolls, etc..)
Division #4: Candy & Fudge (15 pieces)
NO CREAM PIES
or other baked goods which will spoil quickly or which need to be refrigerated.One or two samples of each entry will be necessary for judging. One sample of each recipe will be displayed, with the ribbons awarded attached, for the remainder of the fair.
The rest of the entry will be sold at the Girl Scout Bake Sale on Tuesday, September 23rd (5:00 - - 8:00 p.m.) in Rhonemus Hall.
Baked Goods Contest Rules (In addition to general rules)
Each item should be made from scratch. NO MIXES!
The recipe should be neatly printed an 8 ½" x 11" sheet of paper (be creative). Lack of a recipe sheet will disqualify the item from the contest. The card MUST include the following criteria:
___ Name of Recipe
___ List of all Ingredients
___ Instructions for Preparation
___ Baking Times
___ Temperature
___ Type of pans used
___ Yield (# of item the recipe makes)
The proper amounts must be included (see division listing).
The Scout’s name should NOT be on the recipe or on the entry.
All entries must presented on a disposable plate or container. However presentation will also be judged. BE CREATIVE!!!).
All entries must be baked by the Girl Scout. Adult assistance or advice may be necessary for lower age levels (follow safety standards).
The judges will base their decision on the following:
Proper Count
Pleasing Presentation
Texture and Consistency
Flavor
Time and Effort Level of the Recipe
BAKE SALE
The Girl Scout Bake Sale is held on Tuesday, September 23rd (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) in Rhonemus Hall. NOTE: Send everyone you know to buy some tasty treats!
Proceeds from the bake sale will be split, with 50% going to the Scout and 50% going to the Girl Scout Jr. Fair Program. This mean that the Scout will get one-half of the amount her item brings and the other half will go to the Girl Scout Jr. Fair Program.
Any money received as donation will be deposited in full into the Girl Scout Jr. Fair Program.
The Scout’s portion of the proceeds from the bake sale is scheduled to be available at the awards ceremony on Saturday.
AWARDS CEREMONY
The Girl Scout Awards Ceremony is on Saturday, September 27th at 3:00 p.m. Family and Friends are invited to attend. Awards and Ribbons will be awarded to all event finalists.
Special awards and acknowledgment will be given to thank our generous sponsors and volunteer leaders and helpers. Please have all acknowledgments to Heather, Jennifer, Judy or Susan before the ceremony.
Scouts and Leaders should wear their full uniform and be at their best. After the ceremony and photos, please remove all projects and help clean up the area.
JUNIOR FAIR BOARD
If you are a Girl Scout interested in serving on the Brown County Junior Fair Board, for a term of 4 years, and you are at least 14 years of age, please contact Jennifer Stewart-Hamblen at 937-378-1554. The Junior Fair Board meets once a month, to make decisions regarding the junior fair. Be the change you want to see.
Demonstration Contest or Illustrated Contest
Mon., Sept. 22nd - 12 Noon
Trophy Sponsors: Krogers
Adult Supt: Pam Canter
Adult Advisor: Becky Cropper
I. Junior Division: ages 9 - 13 as of January 1 of current year
II. Senior Division: ages 14 - 18 as of January 1 of current year
III. Team Demonstrations - Junior Division - 2 members (ages 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1)
IV. Team Demonstrations - Senior Division - 2 members (ages 14 & above as of Jan. 1)
V. Skit: 2 - 6 members: The skit theme is to focus on promoting the Junior Fair organization that the group represents. Example: Promoting FCCLA. 4-H, Scouts, FFA
Teams will be classified by the oldest member’s age. Any topic may be selected for the demonstration contest or illustrated talk. Skits are to be on promotion of the local organization. Minimum length: 5 minutes and maximum 15 minutes.
DEPARTMENT 30
MISCELLANEOUS CONTESTS
Trophy Sponsors: The Kroger Company
Adult Advisor: Kathy Jelley
CLASS I
The purpose of this contest is to provide an educational tool to teach youth to make wise consumer choices in the market place. Any Junior Fair exhibitor may participate. There will be a Senior Contest and a Junior Contest.
Junior Contest - under 13 as of Jan. 1 of current year. (3 members on a team)
Senior Contest - 14 and up as of Jan. 1 of current year. (3 members on a team)
The contest involves making consumer choices. Contestants will be given 10 minutes for placing and answering questions for each class.
Each school or club organization may enter 1 Jr. team and 1 Sr. team. Only team competitions. Jr. Team - 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1 of current year. Sr. Team 14 and up as of Jan. 1 of current year.
MEAT JUDGING
Thursday, Sept.25th - 3:00 p.m.
Adult Advisor: Doug Bahnsen
CLASS IIA
Jr. Team - 3 members - ages 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1 of current year
CLASS IIB
Sr. Team - 3 members - ages 14 - 18 as of Jan. 1 of current year
Individuals
IIIA Jr. - 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1 of current year
IIIB Sr. - 14 - 18 as of Jan. 1 of current year
If a Junior is on a Senior Team, the team score will be counted in the Senior Team Category, but individual will be within the Junior Category.
No limitation on number of participants. Participants must be members of a bona fide Junior Fair organization.
MEAT CLASSES WILL INCLUDE:
1. 25-30 Retail Cuts Identification. Items to be identified
a. Species
b. Primal Region
c. Wholesale Trade Name
d. Retail Cut I.D.
The Ohio FFA Skills Sheet will be used.
2. 1-2 Placing Classes
Classes may include retail or wholesale cuts.
TOBACCO GRADING CONTEST
Sr. (14 & over) as of Jan. 1
4. If a team has mixed age, they will judge in the Sr. Division as a team.
5. Individual scores will be in their respective age divisions.
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Fri., Sept. 26th - 11:00 a.m.
Junior Fair Show Arena
Sponsored by: Brown County Cattlemen's Association
Advisory Member II: Eric Kinder
Adult Assistant: Brett Rogers
Adult Assistant: Sue Day
Adult Assistant: Gigi Neal
Adult Advisor: David Dugan
CONTEST RULES
1. The contest is open to any 4-H or FFA member from any county.
2. All three species of livestock will be represented in the contest.
3. There will be 2 classes of beef, 2 classes of sheep, and 2 classes of swine judged.
4. Teams will consist of 4 individuals.
5. There will also be an individual division.
6. There will be 2 age categories: Jr. and Sr.
Jr. Division will be 13 years of age and under
Sr. Division will be 14 years of age and up.
Division eligibility will be based on age as of January 1, 2008.
7. If a Jr. individual is on a Sr. team, the team score will be counted in the Sr. team category, but the individual score will be counted in the Jr. individual category.
8. Entry fee will be $10 per team of $3 per individual.
9. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams and top 5 individuals.
10. DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL.
Junior Fair Dairy Judging Contest
Fri., Sept. 26th - 9:30 a.m.
CONTEST RULES:
1. 3 classes of Dairy Cattle
2. (1) One Division - open to any 4-H or FFA member from any school or county.
3. $10.00 per team; $3.00 per individual
4. 4 (four) people per team
LITTER HUNT
Fri., Sept. 26th - 10:00 a.m.
Meet at Flag Area
Adult Supt: Sam Perin
Class A: One team per club (4 members) (Teams have 45 minutes from the starting time)
No pre-entry required. Class A will participate in a Litter Hunt Contest sponsored by the Adams/Brown Recycling.
Participation awards for each division will be available.
Class A:
One team/club division1. A team will consist of 4 members, one person will serve as an alien on another team.
2. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Adams/Brown Recycling Display.
3. At the beginning of the event, teams will be given lists of specific litter items they are to find.
4. No items can be taken from a garbage or litter container.
5. No list items can be purchased by the participants with the intent of creating needed litter items.
6. There is to be no running.
7. The alien member will record the area (by letter A-D) in which each item was found, keep the collected litter, and be responsible for enforcement of 4, 5, and 6 above.
8. Teams will compete against time and the list. There will be a maximum of 30 points (1 point per piece of litter).
EGG JUDGING
Thursday, Sept. 25th, 3:00 p.m.
Enter 1 team per club or organization in each division. (3 members per team)
Jr. Division - age 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1 of current year
Sr. Division - age 14 & over as of Jan. 1 of current year
Classes will include:
1. Candling
2. Shell Eggs
3. Carton Eggs
4. Breaded Chicken Patties
5. Ready to Cook Broilers
6. Production or Meat Class - Live Bird
FINANCIAL LITERACY BOWL
Award’s Sponsor: National Bank & Trust
Participation Qualifications:
Anyone wishing to enter must be a member of one of the youth organizations recognized by the Junior Fairboard.
Each Junior Fair organization may enter one Jr. Team and one Sr. Team. Teams will consist of 4 members.
Procedures:
There will be three rows of rounds of questions. The first round each team member will be asked an individual question. For each correct answer, the team will score five points. Second round will be a team question. Team members may discuss answer before giving answer. Team will have 20 seconds to discuss answer before time will be called. Third round will be a buzzer round. The first person to buzz in must answer the question (10 seconds before time will be called).
There will be two different contests. One for Junior division and one for Senior division.
Jr. teams (9-13 as of Jan. 1 of current year) Sr. teams (14 and up as of Jan. 1 of current year)
Any team wanting to get practice material can get these at the OSU Brown County Extension Office.
RECYCLING SCULPTURE CONTEST
DEPARTMENT 31
ATV/Motorcycle Safety Event
Tues., Sept. 23rd - 10:00 a.m.
(This year, it will be held around the Tractor Pull Area)
31.a (ATV/Motorcycle Event)
Trophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Oak Hill Banks
Member-in-training: Lynann Simpson
Member-in-charge: Jesse Howser
Advisory Member I: Jayson Lodwick
Advisory Member II: Matthew Wells
Asst. Supt: Kelly Moran
Adult Supt: Aaron Moran
Adult Advisor: Becky Cropper
The rodeo is open to any Junior Fair exhibitor taking project #555R (ATV Rider Handbook) or #365 (Self-determined). If you are taking a motorcycle, you should be signed up for project #365 because there is not a Motorcycle project book.
CLASSES
Motorcycle
1. Jr. Division - ages 9 - 13 as of Jan. 1 of current year
2. Sr. Division - ages 14 and above as of Jan. 1 of current year
ATV
(Three or four wheeler)1. Only one entry per class
2. Must wear proper attire:
a. Helmet
b. Eye goggles (safety glasses are NOT permitted)
c. Long sleeve shirt
d. Gloves
e. Long pants
f. Over the ankle boots (no steel toed shoes)
3. The event will be judged as follows:
a. Interview 30%
b. Rodeo 50%
c. Parts Identification 20%
31b. Junior Fair Tractor Rodeo
JUNIOR FAIR TRACTOR RODEO
AND SAFE HANDLING CONTEST
Monday, 1:00 p.m.
Adult Supt: Luke Rhonemus
Adult Advisor: David Dugan
Rules:
Contestants must be Junior Fair members who are experienced tractor operators and have reached their 14th birthday as of January 1, 2008.
Previous county winners are ineligible.
Each participant will be scored on his/her proper and safe methods of starting, driving and stopping each of the different makes of tractors and a preliminary quiz on tractor operation and safety.
Each contestant will proceed in the order they entered through the following events or parts of the contest:
a. Written quiz on tractor safety and safe operation
Backing a tractor up to a stationary piece of machinery
Backing a tractor hitched to a 2-wheel vehicle through a "pole" barn, then driving through the poles of the barn in a weaving motion
Driving a tractor hitched to a 4-wheel wagon and backing it into a shed. Each contestant will have a score sheet and each separate event will have a judge and a time keeper.
There will be two participants from each FFA chapter and 4-H club
Scoring will be decided upon at the time of the contest
Improper operation by the contestant will disqualify the contestant
A written statement of permission must be presented at the time of the entry.
DEPARTMENT 32
(WINDOW SHADE) SIGN CONTEST
Turn in at the Junior Fairboard Office by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday
Trophy Sponsors: Ripley Federal Savings Bank
Adult Supt:
1. All shades must be original and not printed by a commercial printer.
2. Shades must contain the club's or organization's name on the front.
3. Shades must not exceed the standard size (37 ¼" x 72").
4. The shade should promote your club/organization.
5. The shades will be judged during the week.
6. The judging will be based on the following:
a. Originality - 25 points
b. Attractiveness - 25 points
c. Use of color - 25 points
d. Theme - 25 points
7. Only one entry per club.
THE YEAR MUST BE ON THE SHADES WHEN THEY ARE HUNG.
PROCEDURE FOR
FILING A GRIEVANCE
The party filing a grievance must present $50.00 within 24 hours of the situation in which the party wishes to state their grievance.
The party which has filed the complaint and the party in which the complaint has been filed against will present their case before the Junior and Senior Fairboard associated departments.
The Junior and Senior Fairboards, after hearing the case presented to them, will then decide upon the issue.
The $50.00 will remain with the Junior Fairboard accounts.
Thanks to the 2007 Jr. Fair Buyers
A & C Workshop
A-1 Building Co.
Adams County REC
Alan Corbin, Comm. Pleas Judge
Albanese Concessions
All State Insurance, Mt. Orab
American Showa
Armstrong Crop Insurance
Bailey Club Lambs in Memory of Donna Bailey
Bauer Farms
Baxla Tractor Sales
Bethel Feed & Supply
Bill Mason - Miller Mason Paving
Blankemeyer Electric
Blue Flame Gas
Bob & Angie Minnie Double E Cafe
Brad Klump Fencing
Brosnan & Company
Brown County Asphalt, Inc.
Brown County Farm Bureau
Brown County Press
Brown County Republican Club
Burley Cooperative - Lexington, Kentucky
Butterbee’s Grille
Buttermilk Falls Golf Course
C & L Farms
Shop Tech Software
Carr Farms/Pioneer Seeds
Carrington Farm Supply
Cartemps Rental LLC
Chasetown Tire, Tractor, & Lawn Mower
Cherry Fork Farm Supply
Cluxton Family Cattle
Colonial Post & Fence
Cornett’s Lawn & Garden
Crop Production Services
D & S Heating & Cooling/K4 Architects
D.R. Wolfer & Sons
Danny Bubp - State Rep. For 88th District
Dave’s Auto Service & Tire Center
Dave’s Grocery
David & Brenda Reveal Family
DeClaire Insurance & Real Estate
Dick & Cathy Zurbuch & Family
Donald E. Fender, Inc.
Doug Grant Trucking
Doug Green, Brown Co. Auditor
Doug Greiner Trucking
Dr. Jerry E. Heck
Dr. Ray Virost
Drott Angus Farms
Dr. Hari Kothegal & Nan’s Hands Sewing
Dwayne Wenninger, Brown County Sheriff
David Bente
Electro Mech. Services
Engelhaupt Embroidery
Ervin Hill Sand & Gravel
Farm Credit Services
Farmers Mutual Insurance
Fayetteville Sunday Night Social Club
Feesburg Fertilizer
Felicity Payless
Fifth Third Bank, Russellville & Georgetown
First Safety Bank
Five Points Animal Hospital
Five Points Greenhouse
Frank Fussnecker, Franklin Township Trustee
Gail DeClaire, Brown County Treasurer
Gaslight Theater Players
Georgetown IGA
Gibbons Show Cattle
Gorman Homes, Mt. Orab
Gray’s Maytag Home Appliance Center
Guenther Family
H & F Club Lambs & Goats
Hess Auction Company
Hillsboro Ford
Hogan & Associates
Holden Concrete Construction
Jay Holden for Green Twp. Trustee
Holden Silo Sales & Service
Homestead Stables
Howser Mechanical
Hydetec Web Design
J & D Landscaping
J & J Silverhook Fishing Lake
JC Hines & Associates LLC
JSQ Custom Homes
Jack Crout
Jack Woods - Woods Concessions
Jay Anderson, Insurance Agency - Mt. Orab
Jean Schmidt, Representative to Congress
Jeff & Susan Ratliff
Jeff Gorman
Jeff Naylor Youth Sports Officiating
Jesse McKinzie, Associated with Gustin Realty
Jim Beasley
Jim Carrington Trucking
Jim Crocker
Jim Mootz Trucking & Fayetteville Hardware & Supply
Jim Nickell & Son Black Topping
Jimmie R. Gifford, Sr.
Joe Worley, Municipal Court Judge
John Slagle, Attorney at Law
John Wood Insurance Agency
John’s Flowers
Jones Family Show Cattle
Josh Edmisten American Family Insurance
Judy Iles, Perry Township Fiscal Officer
Judy Wilson Parks, Nationwide Insurance
Julian Family
K & B Feed
Kallam Insurance & Realty
Kattine Heating, Plumbing, & Electric
Kelly & Wallace Co. LPA
Ken’s Barber Shop
Kidwell Farms & Trucking
Koogler/Eyre Realtors
Kroger Company - Blanchester
Kroger Company - Mt. Orab
Larry & Kathy Hutchens
Latham Farm
Lawson’s Farms
Lebanon Raceway
Lykins Oil Company
M & M Ranch
Manning Packing
Marathon Flea Market
Margery Paeltz, Brown County Commissioner
Mark & Brenda Dixon
Mark Dotson & Family
Martin Plymesser
Chem-Tec Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning LLC
Mason County Auto Sales & Parts
Master Feed Mill Inc.
McDonald’s - Ripley, West Union, Peebles
McKinzie Fencing
Meeker Funeral Home
Merchant’s National Bank
Mike & Steve Roush & Families
Mike Carrington Trucking
Mike Gadzinski
Mike Louiso Trucking
Miller Homes
Mt. Orab Ford Mercury, Inc.
Mullen Welding, Inc.
NCB Federal Savings Bank
Napier Ground Maintenance
National Bank & Trust
News Democrat
Ohio Valley Truss Co.
Painless Tax Service
Pam Campbell - Green Twp. Fiscal Officer
Pamida
Patriot Signs
Paul Hall & Associates - Nationwide Ins. & Finan. Services
Performance Auto & Marine
Pike Street Bar & Grill
Poston & Associates
Purdy & Ring - Attorneys at Law
Radio Shack - Georgetown, Mt. Orab, & Bethel
Ralph Barber, Perry Township Trustee
Randall D. Hanselman
Randy Roberts Trucking
Rick Eagan for Brown County Commissioner
Ripley Federal Savings Bank
Rob Drake Trucking
Roberts Paving
Rogers’ Bros. Farms
Ronnie Bolender, B & G Trucking
Royalty Trucking, Inc.
Ruckel Excavating
Rus Whitley - Arcade Antiques & Guns
Ryan Ernst
Judge Robert Ringland
Sam Cooper, Cooper Excavating
Sardinia Fuel Mart
Sardinia Ready Mix
Scott T. Gusweiller, Attorney at Law
Scrub a Dub Car Wash, Laundromat & Storage of Sardinia
Secret Status Hair Salon
Sheri & Glen Griffith
Southern Hills Feeds
Tara Griffith for Scott Township Fiscal Officer
Southern Ohio Stove Systems - Cornett’s Lawn & Garden
Southwest Landmark
Southwest Landmark Petroleum
Spires Blacktop Sealing
Stanfield Farms - Umbarger Show Feed
Steed, Hammond, Paul Architect
Straight Creek Firearms & Concealed Handgun Training
Dr. Phil Kelch & Michelle Santangelo
Susan & Jan Urban
Susan Wahl - Village Barber Salon
T & G Tractors
TJ Wolfer and Sons, Ltd.
Taulbee Feed & Supply
The Cattle Co.
The Equipment Superstore
The Flower Patch
The McIntosh Family
Charles R. Nause
The Ole Mill
The Ripley Bee
Dr. Tim McKinley, Brown Co. Coroner
Timothy Schirmer, M.D.
Tina Meranda, Clerk of Courts
Tom & Melissa Johnston
Tom Niehaus, State Senator
Tracy L. Hawkins, Esq.
Triple Treat Shows/Fair Ride Company
Tussey’s Body & Frame
U.S. Bank - Sardinia
U.S. Crane Inc.
Union Stockyards
Utter Farms
Vic’s Bobcat Service
Wiederhold Welding & Fabrication
Wilmington Surgical Associates, Inc.
Winchester Ag Service
Woodmen of the World
Judge Jeff Hendrickson
Tim Malott/Malott Farms
Fantasy Land Nubians
All About Computers
Charlie’s Repair
Sardinia Concrete Corp.
Daulton Transport
Brown County General Hospital
Mike Patterson
Campbell’s Auctioneers
Jason & Karri Reynolds
Snappers Saloon
Cargill Ag Horizons
Egbert Funeral Home
East Enterprise Marathon
Standard Supply
Bill Holton Auctioneer
Country Inn Restaurant
Skyline Chili - Fayetteville & Mt. Orab
Carrington Machine Shop
Grandma & Grandpa Carryout LLC
Carlson Woodworking
Jimmie R.Gifford, Jr.
Mariah Votel for Brown Co. Recorder
Broken Horn Rodeo
Todd Cluxton, Brown County Engineer
Wade Paeltz for GEVS School Board
William Pritchard for Perry Township Trustee
Clonch Farms
Gary Gray, Candidate for Pleasant Township Trustee
Southern Ohio Fun & Relaxation
R. Thomas Scheer
Rhinestahl Corp.
Dr. Septic
Bill Geschwind, Candidate for Brown Co. Commissioner
Mark & Donna Day
Georgetown H & R Block
Bob Johnson Milk Hauling
Chester & Linda Eyre
Mother Goose Learning Center
Rapunzel Hair Salon
Bernhardt Tax Services
Pfeffer Insurance Co. - Ohio Mutual Ins. Co.
Southern Ohio Equipment Services
Joseph Sawyers for Pleasant Township Trustee
Larry Moran Family
Kattine Brothers, Jordan & Dylan Kattine
Neighbor Mortgage Services
Steve Hughes - Huff Realty
Hillside Farm
Brooksville Meat Fabrication Center, Inc.
Warren Wagner for Brown County Treasurer
Stronghold Cattle Equipment
Forsythe Cattle
Margaret A. Clark
Gray Farms - Danny Gray & Family
Inside Air Service Heating & AC of Mt. Orab
Mike Stout Trucking
L & W Trucking
Aaron Moran, Jefferson Twp Trustee
Dale Cook General Contracting LLC
Wolfridge Land & Livestock
Phil Heimlich, Republican for Congress
Singleton Farms Pioneer Seed Sales
Sibrel Excavation Co., Inc.
Brown County Motors
Kennedy Farms
Tarvin Racing
Judith A. Kelch
Nichols Logging
Edward Jones Investments
Tom Dennier
Newman Insurance
Magulac’s Tire Service
Houk Farms
Higgins Construction & Supply Company
Jack & Gary Fender
Roy Kissick
Brad & Susan Barber
Thomas Welding & Mini Storage, Pork’s Auto Sales
Mark Edenfield Inc.
Whiteoak Station Storage
Brian Schmidt
Tom Grennan, Brown C. Prosecutor
Russ & Matt Wilson, The Ice Man
Denny & Maureen Kiley, Kiley Machine Company
American Micro
Carney’s Feed Mill
Red Wings
Hirons Memorial Works, Inc.
Donohoo Pharmacy
Carney’s Club Lambs
Dewar Acres
Gary Canter & Family
Canter Brothers Painting & Wallpapering
Brandon Lawwill, Renaissance Nutrition
Latham Farms
Davidson Farms
Bohl Jerseys
Eric R. Gray for Byrd Twp. Trustee
Jerry & Linda Sawyers
Kriss & Gladys Leatherwood
Jerry Haag Motors
Owensville Truck & Auto
Dave Dugan
Joe & Jackie Meranda Farms
Royalty Trucking, Inc.
