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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 t