Admission / Ride Specials

Fair Hours of Operation

Gates Open: Tuesday - Friday, 5 PM;

Saturday, 10 AM.

Site Address

Highway 39 • 1427 East Andrews Avenue

Henderson, NC

Phone / EMail

(252) 226-0551

info@vancecountyfair.com

Additional Fair Information

www.vancecountyfair.com www.vancecountyfair.com

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Vance CountyREGIONAL FAIR

2010Exhibitor Guide

Tuesday, September 28OOPPEENNIINNGG DDAAYY && SSEENNIIOORR CCIITTIIZZEENNSS DDAAYY Gate: Adults, $5.00; Children, $3.00. Senior Citizens Free Admission.

Rides: Kiddie Handstamp - $10 (kiddie rides only)

Wednesday, September 29KKIIDDSS DDAAYYGate: Adults, $5.00; School Children, Free Admission until 7 PM.

Rides: Handstamp - $15.00

Thursday, September 30KKIIDDSS DDAAYY Gate: Adults, $5.00; School Children, Free Admission until 7 PM.

Rides: Handstamp - $15.00

Friday, October 1FFAAIIRRTTAASSTTIICC FFRRIIDDAAYYGate: Adults, $5.00; Children, $3.00

Rides: Handstamp, 5 PM - 1 AM, $20; Discounted Handstamp, 10 PM - Midnight, $12.

Saturday, October 2SSUUPPEERR SSAATTUURRDDAAYYGate: 10:00 AM - Noon, $3 Admission; Noon - Closing, $5.00, Children - $3.00.

Rides: All rides from 10 AM - 4 PM are only one dollar each.

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ENTRY INFORULES & REGULATIONS - ENTRIES

All entries and booth setups will be received in the exhibit hallSunday, September 26, from 1 to 4 pm and Monday, September 27,10 am to 6 pm.

All entries must be received by 6:00 PM on Monday, September 27

All booth exhibits are to be completed by 6:00 PM on Monday,September 27.

All entries, contests, and activities are open to anyone interested inparticipating.

No entry fee is charged in any department.

Articles must be entered in the name of the person producing orowning them.

Each exhibitor may make only one entry under one premium number.(A premium number is the letter-number combination [example: D-23]listed beside each entry description.)

Adults are not permitted to exhibit their work under the name of ajunior. However, a youth may exhibit in an adult category.A young person's exhibit should be the young person's work.

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youth under9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate junior divisioncategory but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash award for participa-tion. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26, 2010.Where two or more exhibits appear to be identical, only one will beconsidered for prizes.

Any article previously exhibited will not be eligible.Only articles listed in this catalog may be entered for prizes.

Premiums will be paid for cut flowers and potted plants grown byamateurs. Professionals will not be allowed to exhibit in horticulture or arrangements.

All exhibits, individual and booth, are to be removed on Sunday,October 3 between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM and Monday, October 4between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The removal of any exhibits prior toOctober 3 will result in the forfeiture of any premium payment and may prohibit participation in future fairs. Premiumawards on individual and booth exhibits will be paid from the manager's window in the exhibit hall during these times.The Fair cannot provide protection for any exhibits not removed by2:00 PM on October 4, 2010.

RULES & REGULATIONS - GENERAL

Every reasonable care will be taken by the officials of the fair for pro-tection of the property on exhibition from loss or damage. However,the fair will not be responsible in the case of loss or damage toexhibits from any cause; and upon this condition only are entriesreceived.

The fair will not be responsible for any accident or damage that mightoccur to person or property.

The decision of the awarding judges shall be final.

The exhibit hall will be closed to visitors during judging.

Articles will be judged by merit. Premiums will not be awarded to anyarticle because of its mere presence. Unless it is premium quality, nopremium will be awarded.

Premiums will be paid on the basis of the records of judges and noton ribbons in case ribbons are misplaced.

An infraction of rules will incur forfeiture of the prize awarded to theexhibitor.

All officers and employees will be properly badged and will bepassed on their badges; all others must have tickets or passes andrespect the gatekeeper and officers.

No pedaling, hawking, vending or distributing of advertising matter orside shows will be allowed on the grounds at any time except by special license from the manager.

?VANCE COUNTYREGIONAL FAIR

How can I participate as an exhibitor in the Vance CountyRegional Fair? Entering items in the fair is easy and fun. It is also a great way tojoin your friends and neighbors in a demonstration of support forNorth Carolina agriculture.

So what can I enter?Simply browse through this exhibitor guide and identify items thatinterest you. Perhaps you have a garden in the backyard andwould like to enter some squash or corn. How about registeringone of your favorite jams or jellies. Do you have an amateur artistor photographer in the family? Do you enjoy knitting or makingyour own clothes? We have categories for these and many more.

How do I register?Bring your entries to the fairgrounds on the dates designated in therules and regulations. Making a list of the category numbers andnames will save time at registration.

What else do I need to know?The rules and regulations on this page will provide you with additional details regarding exhibitor entry as well as general fairpolicies.

Who may I contact for more information?You may call the Vance County Regional Fair office at (252) 226-0551. Our staff members can help answer your questions and make your participation in the fair a pleasant one. We also suggest that you refer to the official website www.vancecountyfair.com.

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General Fair QuestionsFair Office (252) 226-0551

Exhibit or Livestock Show QuestionsNorth Carolina Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center (252) 438-8188

BEST OF SHOW

Junior Market Meat Goat Show Rules and Regulations1. Goats shown must be wethers. To show in the 2010 NC StateFair Market Goat Class, goats must be wethers. All horn tipsmust be dulled and/or blunt.2. Each exhibitor is limited to two entries.3. Goats will be shown as individuals. If participant has morethan one goat in a class, the second lamb must be shown by aparticipant approved by the officials.4. Individual market goat classes will be determined the day ofthe show according to the number of animals and the weights.5. Goats must have scrapie tags as required according to NCDAregulations.

Junior Dairy Goat Show Rules and Regulations1. Does (females) of any dairy breed may be shown.2. Participants may show a maximum of 2 dairy goats.3. Ownership is not required, but must have owner's signature of verification.7. Dairy goats may be any age.8. Individual show classes may be divided into smaller classes depending on the number of entries.

Premiums List For Meat Goats Show

Junior Commercial Does (3 possible classes)

Per Class:I Senior Does

1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

II Yearling Does1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue Ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

III Junior Does1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Junior Market GoatsGrand Champion Market Goat - $25, purple rosette

ribbonReserve Champion Market Goat - $20,

lavender rosette ribbon

Per Class:1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Dairy Goat ShowGrand Champion Market Goat - $25, purple rosette ribbonReserve Champion Market Goat - $20.00, lavender rosette ribbon

Per Class:1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Goat Showmanship Showmanship class will consist of participants from the market goat, commercial does, and dairy goat classes. Classes will be as follows:

Novice 5 to 8Junior 9 to 13Senior 14 to 18

Novice Goat Showmen - All receive $5.00, ribbonJunior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette

ribbonJunior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender rosette ribbonSenior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette ribbon Senior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender rosette ribbon

Poultry Show Rules and Regulations

1. All poultry exhibited at the Vance County Fair shall have been inthe possession of the exhibitor for sixty days or more prior to thedate of the Fair and must have been acquired through the area4-H Poultry Chain project.

2. All chickens for exhibition at the fair will originate from U.S. pullorum-typhoid clean or equivalent flocks or have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days of admission to the Fair, or the test requirements may be satisfied by a negative test conducted by an official state tester at the time the birds are brought to the Fair.

3. No poultry shall have received a live virus vaccine within 30 daysprior to the fair poultry show.

4. All birds must be identified with tamperproof bands. Bands placed on birds tested at the Fairgrounds by state testers will satisfy this requirement.

5. Poultry entered at the Fair are subject to examination (including blood test and swabs) by a representative of the N. C. Department of Agriculture.

6. Birds will not be accepted which are infected with, or showing any clinical signs of, an infectious or communicable disease, or are infested with lice and/or mites.

7. Participants in the area 4-H Poultry Chain will present three birds per breed.

8. Awards will be presented at the Poultry Show for the chickenspossessing the most desirable production characteristics.

9. There will be a showmanship contest during which the youthwill be judged on their knowledge of poultry production and theirfamiliarity with their flock.

10. There will be no sale associated with this show.

11. The exhibitor will provide any feed and water necessary theday of the show.

12. A limited number of cages will be provided. If you wish toreserve a cage, you must indicate this on your entry form. Otherwise, provide your own cage.

Premiums List For Poultry Show

Per Breed:Grand Champion Poultry - $25, purple rosette ribbonReserve Champion Poultry - $20, lavender rosette

ribbon

Per Breed:Poultry Class Winnings1st Place Class Winner - $10+ blue Ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Poultry ShowmanshipShowmanship class will consist of participants from both breed classes.

Classes will be as follows:Novice 5 to 8Junior 9 to 13Senior 14 to 18

Novice Chicken Showmen - all receive $5, ribbon

Junior Grand Champion Poultry Showman - $25,rosette ribbon

Junior Reserve Champion Poultry Showman - $20,rosette ribbon

Senior Grand Champion Poultry Showman - $25rosette ribbon

Senior Reserve Champion Poultry Showman - $20,rosette ribbon

ENTRY FORMS

Vance County Fair 4-H Junior Livestock and PoultryShow Entry Forms may be obtained:

1 By mail or fax. Call the Vance County Cooperative Extension Office at 252-438-8188.

2. Pick up at the Extension Office at 305 Young Streetin Henderson, NC.

3. Download by visiting the Extension website athttp://vance.ces.ncsu.edu

VANCE COUNTY FAIR 4-H JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

VANCE COUNTY 4 H JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

Saturday, October 2 • 1:00 PM

Featuring steers, heifers, dairy heifers, lambs, goats, ewes, and chickens, the

Junior Livestock Show is always one of the highlights of the fair. We hope you

will bring the entire family to see this event and what makes North Carolina

Agriculture special!

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DEPARTMENT A - CLUB AND FARM BOOTH EXHIBITS

Booth exhibits are to be in place and complete by 6:00 P.M. on Monday, October 26.

SCORE CARD FOR JUDGING BOOTHSAttracts Attention 25 PointsConveys a Message 35 PointsDesign 20 PointsOriginality 10 PointsWorkmanship 10 Points

100 Points

1st $100; 2nd $90; Others of creditable quality $50

Best of Show Booth Exhibit Award - $75

This cash award will be presented to the mostoutstanding overall booth exhibit.

Best of Show Ribbons will be presented to themost outstanding entry in Departments A-P.

DEPARTMENT B - FIELD, GARDEN, FARM PRODUCTS

CORN(Best 10 ears unnubbed securely tied together)

1st 2ndB - 1 Any white variety - regular 4.00 3.00B - 2 Any yellow variety - regular 4.00 3.00B - 3 Any white hybrid variety 4.00 3.00B - 4 Any yellow hybrid variety 4.00 3.00B - 5 Popcorn 4.00 3.00B - 6 Bicolor 4.00 3.00B - 7 Indian Corn 4.00 3.00

COTTON(Best stalk with open bolls attached)

B - 8 Any variety 4.00 3.00

HAY(Standard bale tagged with name of hay)

B - 9 Alfalfa 4.00 3.00B - 10 Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 11 Soy Bean 4.00 3.00B - 12 Cowpea 4.00 3.00B - 13 Oats and Vetch 4.00 3.00B - 14 Fescue 4.00 3.00B - 15 Coastal Bermuda 4.00 3.00B - 16 Italian Rye Grass 4.00 3.00B - 17 Any other 4.00 3.00

LEGUMES

COW PEAS (One quart jar)

B - 18 Whippoorwill 4.00 3.00B - 19 Brabham 4.00 3.00B - 20 Iron 4.00 3.00B - 21 Blackeye 4.00 3.00B - 22 Crowder 4.00 3.00B - 23 Any other 4.00 3.00

SOYBEANS (One quart jar)

B - 24 McNair 600 4.00 3.00B - 25 Ransom 4.00 3.00B - 26 Bragg 4.00 3.00B - 27 Essex 4.00 3.00B - 28 Davis 4.00 3.00B - 29 Forrest 4.00 3.00B - 30 Any variety 4.00 3.00

PEANUTS (One quart jar)

B - 31 Virginia Bunch 4.00 3.00B - 32 Spanish 4.00 3.00B - 33 Any variety 4.00 3.00

FORAGE CROPS (One quart jar)

B - 34 Kobe Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 35 Korean Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 36 Rowan Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 37 Serecia Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 38 Italian Rye Grass 4.00 3.00B - 39 Any other seed 4.00 3.00

SMALL GRAIN

BARLEY (One quart jar)

B - 40 Milton 4.00 3.00B - 41 Boone 4.00 3.00B - 42 Any other variety 4.00 3.00

OATS (One quart jar)

B - 43 Madison 4.00 3.00B - 44 Brooks 4.00 3.00B - 45 Coker 227 4.00 3.00B - 46 Simpson 4.00 3.00B - 47 Coker 716 4.00 3.00B - 48 Any variety 4.00 3.00

RYE (One quart jar)

B - 49 Abruzzi 4.00 3.00B - 50 Any other 4.00 3.00

WHEAT (One quart jar)

B - 51 Saluda 4.00 3.00B - 52 Coker 983 4.00 3.00B - 53 Tyler 4.00 3.00B - 54 Pioneer 2550 4.00 3.00B - 55 Any other variety 4.00 3.00

TOBACCO(Not less than two bundles or more thantwo pounds to be shown in each class)

B - 56 Lemon wrappers 10.00 8.00B - 57 Orange wrappers 10.00 8.00B - 58 Lugs 10.00 8.00B - 59 Leaf 10.00 8.00B - 60 Cutters 10.00 8.00B - 61 Smokers 10.00 8.00

POTATOES(Tray of Five)

B - 62 Irish potatoes - Sebago 3.00 2.00

B - 63 Irish potatoes - Red Bliss 3.00 2.00

B - 64 Irish potatoes - Irish Cobbler 3.00 2.00

B - 65 Irish potatoes - Sequoia 3.00 2.00

B - 66 Irish potatoes - Any other 3.00 2.00

B - 67 Sweet potatoes - Centennial 3.00 2.00

B - 68 Sweet potatoes - Goldrush 3.00 2.00

B - 69 Sweet potatoes - Puerto Rico 3.00 2.00

B - 70 Sweet potatoes - Any other 3.00 2.00

FRUITS

B - 71 Apples - Delicious (5) 3.00 2.00B - 72 Apples - Golden Delicious (5) 3.00 2.00B - 73 Apples - Rome (5) 3.00 2.00B - 74 Apples - Stayman (5) 3.00 2.00B - 75 Apples - Winesap (5) 3.00 2.00B - 76 Apples - Any other (5) 3.00 2.00

B - 77 Grapes - Muscadine; light 3.00 2.00(full plate)B - 78 Grapes - Muscadine; dark 3.00 2.00

(full plate)B - 79 Grapes - Any other 3.00 2.00

(full plate)B - 80 Pears - Kieffer (5) 3.00 2.00B - 81 Pears - Seckel (5) 3.00 2.00B - 82 Pears - Waite (5) 3.00 2.00B - 83 Pears - Any other variety (5) 3.00 2.00

VEGETABLES

B - 84 Artichokes (5) 3.00 2.00B - 85 Beets, topped to 3 in. (5) 3.00 2.00B - 85 String Beans, bush (12 pods) 3.00 2.00B - 87 String Beans, pole (12 pods) 3.00 2.00B - 88 Cabbage (1 head) 3.00 2.00B - 89 Carrots (6) 3.00 2.00B - 90 Collards 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT A - CLUB AND FARM BOOTH EXHIBITSDEPARTMENT B - FIELD, GARDEN, FARM PRODUCTS

N - 27 Celosia, feather - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 28 Marigold, large - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 29 Marigold, small - 1 spray 3.00 2.00N - 30 Petunia, single - 3 stems 3.00 2.00N - 31 Petunia, double - 3 stems 3.00 2.00N - 32 Snapdragon - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 33 Zinnia, large - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 34 Zinnia, small - 3 stems 3.00 2.00N - 35 Canna Lilly, Red (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 36 Canna Lilly, other color (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 37 Celosia (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 38 Lantana (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 39 Impatients (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 40 Black Eyed Susan (1stem) 3.00 2.00N - 41 Verbena (3 stems) 3.00 2.00N - 42 Herbs (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 43 Any Other (1 stem) 3.00 2.00

POTTED PLANTS(No pot over 18" in diameter)N - 44 Begonia, wax

(common begonia) 3.25 2.75N - 45 Begonia, double 3.25 2.75N - 46 Begonia, any other 3.25 2.75N - 47 Geranium 3.25 2.75N - 48 Impatiens, single 3.25 2.75N - 49 Impatiens, double 3.25 2.75N - 50 African violet, single bloom 3.25 2.75N - 51 African violet, double bloom 3.25 2.75N - 52 African violet, miniature 3.25 2.75N - 53 Any other flowering plant 3.25 2.75N - 54 Cactus 3.25 2.75N - 55 Fern, Boston 3.25 2.75N - 56 Fern, any other 3.25 2.75N - 57 Snake plant 3.25 2.75N - 58 Coleus 3.25 2.75N - 59 Topiary 3.25 2.75N - 60 Hanging Basket 3.25 2.75N - 61 Orchids 3.25 2.75N - 62 Terrarium 3.25 2.75N - 63 Herbs 3.25 2.75N - 64 Any other succulent 3.25 2.75N - 65 Any other foliage plant 3.25 2.75N - 66 Any outdoor container garden 3.25 2.75N - 67 Any indoor dish garden 3.25 2.75

ARRANGEMENTSN - 68 Arrangement of fall colors,

fresh or dried material 5.00 3.00 N - 69 Arrangement using fresh

pine and flowers 5.00 3.00N - 70 Arrangement featuring

yellow and/or orange 5.00 3.00N - 71 Line arrangement 5.00 3.00N - 72 Arrangement for dining table 5.00 3.00N - 73 Bouquet of mixed garden

flowers 5.00 3.00N - 74 Arrangement of roses5.00 3.00N - 75 Arrangement of all foliage 5.00 3.00N - 76 Small Arrangement

(no more than 8” any dimension) 5.00 3.00

N - 77 Any Arrangement featuring a real pumpkin 5.00 3.00

N - 78 Any other unlisted arrangement 5.00 3.00

N - 79 Garden Club 25.00 10.00

BONUS AWARDSTo individual receiving most blue ribbons in horticulture exhibits 6.00To individual with most outstanding arrangement 6.00

DEPARTMENT O - FLOWERS (JUNIOR 9-18 years old)

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

(Refer to Department N Rules)O - 1 Chrysanthemums - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 2 Dahlias - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 3 Roses (hybrid tea) - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 4 Roses (Floribunda, Climber

or other) - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 5 Roses (miniature) - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 6 Celosia - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 7 Marigold - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O -8 Zinnia - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 9 Other - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 10 Fresh arrangement 3.00 2.00O - 11 Dried arrangement 3.00 2.00O - 12 Potted Plant 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT P - DECORATED PUMPKINSRules and Regulations

1. Pumpkin does not have to be grown by entrant.2. Pumpkin must be free from decay.3. Paint and other art media should be used to

create desired image.4. $8.00 cash award and blue ribbon will be awarded

to first place winner, $6.00 cash award and red ribbonwill be awarded to second place winner in each agedivision for each category.

5. The maximum number of entrants per entry is two persons.6. All participants receive an entry ribbon.7. Overall best of show receives a best of show ribbon.

Pumpkins may be decorated to look funny, pretty, scary, ugly, etc.

P - 1 Ages 9-12 8.00 6.00P - 2 Ages 13-17 8.00 6.00P - 3 Ages 18-Adult 8.00 6.00

DEPARTMENT Q - SCARECROWSRules and Regulations

1. Scarecrows must be handmade and unique, and must be cunning,lovable or humorous (NOT FRIGHTENING!).2. Exhibitor may enter only one (1) Scarecrow.3. Scarecrows are to be a maximum of 5' in height and cover nomore than three (3) square feet of floor space and be free standing. 4. Exhibitors must use at least 75% natural materials.5. Scarecrows can be old-fashioned, high fashioned, or sci-fi. 6. DO NOT INCLUDE: Purchased or rented masks and/or costume, artificial plant material, electrical devices (including battery-operated units).

SCORINGCreativity......... ................... . 50 pointsWorkmanship........ ............... 25 pointsOriginality........ ................... . 25 points

Q-1 Scarecrow (Ages 9-12) 10.00 8.00Q-2 Scarecrow (Ages 13-17) 10.00 8.00Q-3 Scarecrow (Ages 18-Adult 10.00 8.00

DEPARTMENT O - FLOWERS, JUNIORDEPARTMENT P - DECORATED PUMPKINS

DEPARTMENT Q - SCARECROWS

Saturday, October 2 • Noon

Join the fun and excitement as we present the

Vance County Regional Fair Pageant. For children

12 and under, the pageant offers boys and girls

an opportunity to compete for the crown.

Interested in participating? Call 252-327-1758

or email vancecountyfairpageant@yahoo.com.

Vance County Regional Fair

Pageant

FFAAMMIILLYY FFAARRMM FFUUNN AARREEAA

Gather eggs, milk a cow, dig for potatoes, pick apples from our tree and more.

You’ll find an abundance of fun in our Family Farm Fun Area.

TTuueessddaayy -- FFrriiddaayy:: 5:30 Story Time; 6:30 Craft Activity; 7:30 Story Time

SSaattuurrddaayy:: 10:30 Story Time; 11:30 Vegetable tasting (vote for your favorite!);

12:30 Craft activity, 1:30 Vegetable tasting (vote for your favorite!); 2:30 Craft

Activity; 3:30 Story Time; 4:30 Craft Activity; 5:30 Story Time; 6:30 Craft

Activity; 7:30 Story time

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HHOORRSSEESS!! HHOORRSSEESS!! HHOORRSSEESS!!

Appearing Daily

Lisa Dufresne has turned her love of animals into a lifelong career.

With more than twenty years experience training animal acts of all

kinds, her performances with her animals have delighted audiences

across the world. Lisa’s horses have waltzed their way into Japan,

danced in the Main Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in New York

City and circled the United States for various circuses, stage

shows, fairs and horse theatres, including a number of years

performing with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

Tentative Schedule of Events for LivestockNoon - 1:00 PM Sheep, Heifer, Goat, & Chicken Check-in1:00 PM Introductions1:15 PM Heifer Show, Beef Cattle Showmanship

SHORT BREAKJunior Market Lamb Show, Jr. Ewe Meat Breed Show Junior Wool Sheep Show, Junior Sheep ShowmanshipJunior Commercial Does Goat Show, Junior Dairy Goat Show,Junior Market Goat Show, Junior Goat ShowmanshipSHORT BREAKChicken Showmanship, Chicken Show

General Show Rules & Regulations

1. Exhibitors must be ages 5*-18 years of age as of January 1,2010. Each youth must be able to handle their animal inthe show ring. No adults are allowed in the show ring.

*Youth ages 5-8 years will not participate in peer to peer competition. Therefore youth ages 5-8 years will only participate in showmanship classes. Each will receive aparticipation ribbon plus $5.00.2. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor by August 15, 2010.(This is 60 days before the NC State Fair. In order for participantsto show at the State Fair and to sell animals at State Fair, animalprojects must begin by this date.)3. All animals exhibited must meet NC Health requirements.Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining health papers and shouldhave them available for inspection.4. If participant has more than one animal in a class, the secondanimal must be shown by a participant approved by the show officials.5. All animals will be checked-in on October 2, between noonand 1:00 PM. Market animals will be weighed at this time.6. Major fitting should be done prior to arrival at fair. No washfacilities are available. No animal pens are available.7. All animals must be halter broken. Animals that are unruly may endanger the safety of exhibitors and may be asked to leave the ring.8. Closing date for entries shall be September 15, 2010. Each entrymust have approval and signature of county 4-H agent,livestock agent, or high school Vo-Ag teacher in the participant'shome county. Entries must be mailed to Vance County 4-H Agent, 305 Young Street, Henderson, NC 27536, and received no later thanSeptember 15, 2010.9. Exhibitors are solely responsible for feed and care of animalsduring fair. Each exhibitor assumes all liabilities in case of sickness,death, or injury to his/her animals. The management, exhibitors, andowners assume no liability for injury from any case to individuals orproperty. (There is no policy for compensation toloss of any animal on the farm.)10. In cases where questions arise that are not specifically coveredby these rules, decisions of the show committee are final.11. Animals must be in good condition and free of disease. Anyanimal appearing unhealthy will be barred from show and showgrounds.12. Number of entries: Any division (Beef Heifers, Dairy Goats,Meat Goat Breeding Does, Ewe Meat Breed, Wool Sheep, Market Goats or Market Lambs) that do not have a MINIMUM of 4 entries from two families/producers will be canceled.13. No animals will be sold at this show.

ANY ANIMAL DEEMED SUSPECT OF CARRYING ATRANSMITTABLE DISEASE WILL BE EXCUSED FROM THE SHOW.

**NOTICE** Foot and Mouth Regulations1. If you have traveled in the last 14 days or had visitors from

FMD countries, please do not attend the event.2. If there are other animals at home or on the farm, change intoclean clothes and shoes before visiting the fair or other events, anddo not wear the same shoes and clothes worn to the event aroundlivestock at home.3. All exhibitors should bring animals to the fairgrounds in cleaned,disinfected vehicles and trailers.4. Only the exhibitors and show personnel will be allowed insidethe show ring. Animal traffic and spectator traffic will be as separate as possible.5. Exhibitors should isolate all show animals for 30 days prior toreintroduction to remaining animals on the farm.6. All animal health regulations of NCDA Veterinary Division willbe strictly enforced.

7. If an exhibitor observes any animals with suspicious clinicalsigns, they should contact their local veterinarian before bringing theanimal to an event.

*************************************************************************Junior Market Lamb Show Rules & Regulations1. Lambs shown must be wethers. To show in the 2010 NC StateFair Market Lamb Class, lambs must be wethers. This county showis not a terminal show.2. Lambs will be shown as individuals. Each exhibitor is limited totwo entries.3. Individual market lamb classes will be determined the day ofthe show according to the number of animals and the weights.4. All lambs must have scrapie tags according to NCDA regulations.

Junior Ewe Meat Show Rules and Regulations1. All ewes must have scrapie tags according to NCDA regulations.2. Classes are as follows:

I Senior Ewe born September 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009II Yearling Ewe born February 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009

III Junior Ewe Lamb born after December 31, 20093. Each exhibitor is limited to 2 ewes.4. Ewes must be shown as individuals. If a participant has morethan 1 ewe per class, the second ewe will be shown by a participantapproved by the show officials.

Junior Wool Sheep Show Rules and Regulations1. Ewes (females) of any wool breed may be shown.2. Participants may show a maximum of 2 wool sheep.3. Ownership is not required but must have owner's signature of verification.4. Wool Sheep may be any age.5. Individual show classes may be divided into smaller classes depending on the number of entries.

Premiums List For Sheep ShowJunior Market LambsGrand Champion Market Lamb - $25, purple, rosette ribbonReserve Champion Market Lamb - $20, lavender rosette ribbon

Per Class:1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Junior Ewe Meat Breeds Grand Champion Ewe - $25, purple rosette ribbonReserve Champion Ewe - $20, lavender rosette ribbon

Ewe Classes (3 possible classes)

I Senior Ewes1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

II Yearling Ewes1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

III Junior Ewes1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Junior Wool SheepGrand Champion Wool Sheep - $25, purple rosette

ribbonReserve Champion Wool Sheep - $20, lavender

rosette ribbon

1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Sheep ShowmanshipSheep showmanship classes will consist of participantsfrom Market Lamb, Ewe Meat Breeds, and Wool Sheep classes.Classes will be as follows:

Novice 5 to 8Junior 9 to 13Senior 14 to 18

Novice Sheep Showmen - All receive $5.00, ribbonJunior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette

ribbonJunior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender

rosette ribbonSenior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette

ribbon Senior Grand Champion - $25, lavender

rosette ribbon

Junior Heifer Show Rules and Regulations1. Each youth must be able to handle their animal in the show ring or be dismissed from the ring. Noadults may lead animals in the ring. Heifers must be handled and halter broke by participant at leastone month prior to show date.2. Each exhibitor is limited to 2 heifers. Ifexhibitor has more than 1 heifer per class, thesecond heifer will be shown by another exhibitorapproved by show officials.3. Heifers will be shown at halter. Entries will be divided into classes once entries are received.4. Heifers must be born after November 2008 tobe eligible to show.

Premiums List for Heifer ShowGrand Champion Heifer - $50, purple

rosette ribbonReserve Champion Heifer - $25, lavender

rosette ribbon

Possible Heifer Classes: Classes will be determined by # of entries

Class I -Class II - Class III -Class IV -

Per Class:1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Heifer ShowmanshipClasses will be as follows:

Novice 5 to 8Junior 9 to 13Senior 14 to 18

Novice Heifer Showmen - All receive $5.00, ribbonJunior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette ribbonJunior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender rosette ribbonSenior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette ribbon Senior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender rosette ribbon

Junior Commercial Does Goat Show Rules and Regulations1. Goats shown must be does.2. Goats must have scrapie tags as required according to NCDAregulations.3. Classes are as follows:

I Senior Doe, born September 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009 II Yearling Doe, born February 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009

III Junior Doe, born after December 31, 20094. Each exhibitor is limited to 2 does.5. Does must be shown as individuals. If a participant has morethan 1 doe per class, the second doe will be shown by a participantapproved by show officials.

VANCE COUNTY FAIR 4-H JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

October 2, 2010

HORSES!HORSeS!HORSES!

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B - 91 Cucumbers (5) 3.00 2.00B - 92 Eggplant (3) 3.00 2.00B - 93 Lettuce 3.00 2.00B - 94 Butter beans, bush 3.00 2.00

(12 unshelled)B - 95 Butter beans, pole 3.00 2.00

(12 unshelled)B - 96 Okra (12) 3.00 2.00B - 97 Onions, white (5) 3.00 2.00B - 98 Onions, yellow (5) 3.00 2.00B - 99 Onions, multiplying 3.00 2.00B - 100 Peas, green field (quart) 3.00 2.00B - 101 Peas, butter (quart) 3.00 2.00B - 102 Peppers, Jalapeno (12) 3.00 2.00B - 103 Peppers, Habanero (12) 3.00 2.00B - 104 Peppers, Cayenne (12) 3.00 2.00B - 105 Peppers, banana (12) 3.00 2.00B - 106 Peppers, other hot (12) 3.00 2.00B - 107 Peppers, green bell (3) 3.00 2.00B - 108 Peppers, red bell (3) 3.00 2.00B - 109 Peppers, other sweet (3) 3.00 2.00B - 110 Persimmons (8) 3.00 2.00B - 111 Rutabagas (5) 3.00 2.00B - 112 Squash - acorn (3) 3.00 2.00B - 113 Squash - butternut (3) 3.00 2.00B - 114 Squash - summer (3) 3.00 2.00B - 115 Squash - zucchini (3) 3.00 2.00B - 116 Squash - Any other (3) 3.00 2.00B - 117 Tomatoes - cherry (12) 3.00 2.00B - 118 Tomatoes - green (5) 3.00 2.00B - 119 Tomatoes - red (5) 3.00 2.00B - 120 Tomatoes - grape (12) 3.00 2.00B - 121 Tomatoes - yellow (5) 3.00 2.00B - 122 Tomatoes - roma (5) 3.00 2.00B - 123 Tomatoes - other (5) 3.00 2.00B - 124 Turnips (5) 3.00 2.00B - 125 Basket of five or

more vegetables 3.00 2.00

OTHER FARM PRODUCTS

B - 126 Apples, dried (quart) 3.00 2.00B - 127 Cantaloupe 3.00 2.00B - 128 Citron 3.00 2.00B - 129 Cushaw 3.00 2.00B - 130 Eggs, brown (dozen) 3.00 2.00B - 131 Eggs, white (dozen) 3.00 2.00B - 132 Gourd - decorative 3.00 2.00B - 133 Gourd - most unusual 3.00 2.00B - 134 Gourd - collection, 5 or more 3.00 2.00B - 135 Meat - home cured bacon 5.00 3.00B - 136 Meat - home cured ham 5.00 3.00B - 137 Meat - home cured shoulder 5.00 3.00B - 138 Nuts - pecans (25) 3.00 2.00B - 139 Nuts - walnuts (10) 3.00 2.00B - 140 Pumpkin - best small variety 3.00 2.00B - 141 Pumpkin - best medium variety 3.00 2.00B - 142 Pumpkin - best large variety 3.00 2.00B - 143 Giant Pumpkin - by weight 25.00 10.00B - 144 Soap (boiled) 3.00 2.00B - 145 Soap (cold) 3.00 2.00B - 146 Watermelon - small variety 5.00 3.00B - 147 Watermelon - large variety 5.00 3.00B - 148 Figs 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT C - FIELD AND FARM -JUNIOR DIVISION (9-18 years old)

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

CORNC - 1 Best 10 ears white variety 4.00 3.00

(tied securely)C - 2 Best 10 ears yellow variety 4.00 3.00

(tied securely)

COTTONC - 3 One stalk with open bolls 4.00 3.00

SEED(One quart jar)

C - 4 Wheat 4.00 3.00C - 5 Oats 4.00 3.00C - 6 Soybeans 4.00 3.00C - 7 Barley 4.00 3.00C - 8 Peanuts 4.00 3.00C - 9 Lespedeza 4.00 3.00C - 10 Any other seed 4.00 3.00

SWEET POTATOESC - 11 Tray of five any variety 3.00 2.00

TOBACCO(Not less than two bundles or more than two pounds to be shown in each class)

C - 12 Primings 10.00 8.00C - 13 Lugs 10.00 8.00C - 14 Cutters 10.00 8.00C - 15 Smoking leaf 10.00 8.00C - 16 Leaf 10.00 8.00

MISCELLANEOUSC - 17 Cabbage (1 head) 3.00 2.00C - 18 Collards 3.00 2.00C - 19 Beans, string or butter (12 pods) 3.00 2.00C - 20 Onions (5) 3.00 2.00C - 21 Peppers - sweet (5) 3.00 2.00C - 22 Peppers - hot (12) 3.00 2.00C - 23 Pumpkin (1) 3.00 2.00C - 24 Squash (3) 3.00 2.00C - 25 Tomatoes (5) 3.00 2.00C - 26 Basket of five or more

vegetables 3.00 2.00C - 27 Gourd collection - 5 or

more varieties 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT D - CANNING AND HONEYRULES

1. All canning exhibits must have been canned since last year's fair.2. Jars must be clear standard jars and sizes specified. 3. Screw bands must be on jars for competition. Please do not over-tighten the jars. 4. Jars not sealed will be ineligible for judging.5. Only one entry by an individual in any one premium number.6. Sealing with paraffin is not recommended and will result in dis-qualification.7. All jars must be labeled as to content, processing method (pres-sure canner or boiling water bath) and processing time. Put onside of jar. Example: Green Beans; Pressure Canner, 25 minutes8. All products must be processed according to recognized safemethods found in current editions of the USDA Complete Guide toHome Canning, So easy to Preserve (University of Georgia) or theBall Blue Book. Kerr does not publish a canning bookcurrently.

CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLESScorecardColor........................................................20 points* That of natural fruit or vegetables.Liquid......................................................10 points* Appropriate for product and method of processing.Appearance.............................................40 points* Uniformly well-ripened products; no defective of over-ripe fruits and vegetables. Only young fruits and vegetables should be canned.Appropriate Size....................................10 points* Uniformity of shape and size appropriate for productPack........................................................10 points* Arrangement with reference to symmetry and best use of space within the jar. Attractiveness of pack should be considered but not time-wasting fancy packs.Jar Fill ...................................................10 points* Containers should be filled to level specified by standard recommendations.

FRUIT (Pint or quart jars)

D - 1 Apples 3.00 2.00D - 2 Applesauce 3.00 2.00D - 3 Blackberries, dewberries

or raspberries 3.00 2.00D - 4 Cherries 3.00 2.00D - 5 Figs 3.00 2.00D - 6 Peaches 3.00 2.00D - 7 Pears 3.00 2.00D - 8 Blueberries 3.00 2.00

VEGETABLES (Pint or quart jars)

D - 9 Beans, lima 3.00 2.00D - 10 Beans, string 3.00 2.00D - 11 Beets 3.00 2.00D - 12 Carrots 3.00 2.00D - 13 Corn 3.00 2.00D - 14 Okra 3.00 2.00D - 15 Peas, field 3.00 2.00D - 16 Pimento pepper (pint or half-pint size)

3.00 2.00D - 17 Sweet potatoes

(cubes only, no puree) 3.00 2.00D - 18 Tomatoes, cut 3.00 2.00D - 19 Potatoes, Irish Type

(peeled small whole or cubed) 3.00 2.00D - 20 Tomatoes, whole 3.00 2.00D - 21 Summer Squash

(slices or cubes only) 3.00 2.00D - 22 Tomato Sauce 3.00 2.00D - 23 Succotash 3.00 2.00

JUICES AND KETCHUP(Pint or quart jar or bottle with metal cap or regularcanning top. Must have airtight seal.)

Scorecard:Color 20 pointsStability 15 pointsAbsence of defects 15 pointsFlavor 45 pointsContainer 5 points

D - 24 Apple juice 3.00 2.00D - 25 Blackberry juice 3.00 2.00D - 26 Grape juice 3.00 2.00D - 27 Tomato juice 3.00 2.00D - 28 Tomato ketchup 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT C - FIELD AND FARM -JUNIOR DIVISION (Under age 18)

DEPARTMENT D - CANNING AND HONEYJUNIOR DIVISION

CHILDREN'S WEAR

H - 43 Pajamas 3.00 2.50H - 44 Robe 3.00 2.50H - 45 Skirt 3.00 2.50H - 46 Blouse 3.00 2.50H - 47 Dress - 3-6 year 3.00 2.50H - 48 Dress - 6-12 year 3.00 2.50H - 49 Boy's shirt 3.00 2.50H - 50 Boy's suit 5.00 3.00H - 51 Girl's coat 5.00 3.00H - 52 Play outfit 3.00 2.50

KNITTED WEAR

H - 53 Booties 2.50 2.00H - 54 Cap 2.50 2.00H - 55 Sacque or baby sweater 2.50 2.00H - 56 Sweater - women's cardigan 3.50 2.75H - 57 Sweater - women's pullover 3.50 2.75H - 58 Sweater - men's cardigan 3.50 2.75H - 59 Sweater - men's pullover 3.50 2.75H - 60 Shawl or stole 3.50 2.75H - 61 Vest 3.50 2.75

CROCHETED WEAR

H - 62 Booties 2.50 2.00H - 63 Cap 2.50 2.00H - 64 Sweater - baby 2.50 2.00H - 65 Sweater - women's 3.50 2.75H - 66 Shawl or stole 3.50 2.75H - 67 Vest 3.50 2.75H - 68 Collar 2.50 2.00

DEPARTMENT I - CLOTHINGJUNIOR DIVISION (9-18 years old)

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited byyouth under 9 years of age should be entered in the appro-priate junior division category but will receive a ribbon and$1.00 cash award for participation. Age of exhibitor is theirage on September 26, 2010.

I - 1 Apron 2.50 2.00I - 2 Blouse 3.50 2.75I - 3 Coat 5.00 3.00I - 4 Dress - school 3.50 2.75I - 5 Dress - best 3.50 2.75I - 6 Gown 3.50 2.75I - 7 Pajamas 3.50 2.75I - 8 Housecoat 3.50 2.75I - 9 Shorts 3.50 2.75I - 10 Skirt - cotton 3.50 2.75I - 11 Skirt - wool 3.50 2.75I - 12 Pants 3.50 2.75I - 13 Pants suit 5.00 3.00I - 14 Crocheted article -- any type 3.50 2.75I - 15 Knitted article -- any type 3.50 2.75I - 16 Shirt 3.50 2.75I - 17 Any other garment 3.50 2.75

DEPARTMENT J - HOUSE FURNISHINGS

NEEDLEWORK

J - 1 Napkins or placemats -hemstitched (4) 4.00 2.75

J - 2 Napkins or placemats - embroidered (4) 4.00 2.75

J - 3 Napkins or placemats - other 4.00 2.75J - 4 Tablecloth - hemstitched 6.00 3.00J - 5 Tablecloth - embroidered 6.00 3.00J - 6 Tablecloth - any other finish 6.00 3.00J - 7 Bridge set - any finish 3.50 2.75J - 8 Pillowcases - hemstitched 3.50 2.75J - 9 Pillowcases - embroidered 3.50 2.75J - 10 Pillowcases - any other finish 3.50 2.75

J - 11 Tea towel - any finish 3.00 2.00J - 12 Bedspread - crocheted 8.00 4.00J - 13 Bedspread - pieced 8.00 4.00J - 14 Bedspread - any finish 8.00 4.00

AFGHANS

J - 15 Baby 5.00 3.00J - 16 Crocheted - plain 5.00 3.00J - 17 Crocheted - decorative 5.00 3.00J - 18 Knitted 5.00 3.00J - 19 Woven or embroidered 5.00 3.00

QuiltingJ - 20 Beginners Quilt, any technique8.00 4.00

(person quilting less than 2 years)J - 21 Pieced or Patchwork 8.00 4.00J - 22 Applique 8.00 4.00J - 23 Mixed Technique 8.00 4.00J - 24 Crib Quilt 6.00 3.50J - 25 Group Quilt, any technique 8.00 4.00J - 26 Quilted Wallhanging

(finished for hanging) 6.00 3.50J - 27 Quilted Wearable Art 5.00 3.00J - 28 Other 5.00 3.00

RUGSJ - 29 Hooked 5.00 3.00J - 30 Braided 5.00 3.00J - 31 Other 5.00 3.00

MISCELLANEOUS

J - 32 Pillow - crewel 4.00 2.75J - 33 Pillow - needlepoint 4.00 2.75J - 34 Pillow - quilted top 4.00 2.75J - 35 Pillow - candlewick 4.00 2.75J - 36 Pillow - counted cross stitch 4.00 2.75J - 37 Pillow - any other 4.00 2.75J - 38 Wall hanging - crewel 4.00 2.75J - 39 Wall hanging - needlepoint 4.00 2.75J - 40 Wall hanging - counted

cross stitch 4.00 2.75J - 41 Wall hanging - any needlework 4.00 2.75J - 42 Counted cross stitch - any type4.00 2.75J - 43 Needlepoint - any type 4.00 2.75J - 44 Stuffed animal 4.00 2.75J - 45 Stuffed doll - dressed 4.00 2.75J - 46 Sculptured doll 4.00 2.75J - 47 Handbag - any needlework 4.00 2.75J - 48 Hat - any type 4.00 2.75J - 49 Any other needlework 4.00 2.75J - 50 Decorative Towel 4.00 2.75J - 51 Dish Cloth 4.00 2.75J - 52 Make-up Bag 4.00 2.75

DEPARTMENT K - HOUSE FURNISHINGS - JUNIOR

K - 1 Crochet 3.50 2.75K - 2 Embroidery 3.50 2.75K - 3 Knitting 3.50 2.75K - 4 Quilting 3.50 2.75K - 5 Applique 3.50 2.75K - 6 Mixed Technique 3.50 2.75K - 7 Sewed Accessory 3.50 2.75

DEPARTMENT L - ARTS AND CRAFTSItems must have been made since last year’s fair.

L - 1 Weaving - any type 3.50 2.75L - 2 Woodwork 3.50 2.75L - 3 Glasscraft 3.50 2.75L - 4 String art 3.50 2.75L - 5 Picture craft -- dried flowers,

seed, etc. 3.50 2.75L - 6 Decoupage - plaques 3.50 2.75L - 7 Decoupage -other 3.50 2.75L - 8 Macramé - pot hangers 3.50 2.75L - 9 Macramé - other 3.50 2.75L - 10 Ceramics - stained finish 3.50 2.75L - 11 Ceramics - glazed 3.50 2.75L - 12 Ceramics - underglazed 3.50 2.75L - 13 Ceramics - overglazed 3.50 2.75L - 14 Ceramics - hand formed 3.50 2.75L - 15 Cane weaving 4.00 3.00L - 16 Hong Kong grass or rush

bottoms 4.00 3.00L - 17 Split oak 4.00 3.00L - 18 Leatherwork 3.50 2.75L - 19 Basket weaving 4.00 3.00L - 20 Door or wall hanging 3.50 2.75L - 21 Crocheted article - any type 3.50 2.75L - 22 Decorative flags 3.50 2.75L - 23 Jewelry 3.50 2.75L - 24 Hairbows/clips 3.50 2.75L - 25 Decorative shirt - jeweled 3.50 2.75L - 26 Decorative shirt - jeweled &

painted 3.50 2.75L - 27 Decorative shirt - painted 3.50 2.75L - 28 Other decorated wearable item3.50 2.75L - 29 Porcelain dolls 3.50 2.75L - 30 Woodcarving 3.50 2.75L - 31 Paper Craft 3.50 2.75L - 32 Beadwork 3.50 2.75L - 33 Bread Dough or Clay 3.50 2.75L - 34 Candles 3.50 2.75L - 35 Cross Stitch 3.50 2.75L - 36 Fabric Craft 3.50 2.75L - 37 Metal Craft 3.50 2.75L - 38 Silk Flower Arrangements 3.50 2.75L - 39 Other 3.50 2.75

PAINTING(Must be mounted or matted ready for hanging)

L - 40 Oil 3.50 2.75L - 41 Water color 3.50 2.75L - 42 Pastel 3.50 2.75L - 43 Black and white 3.50 2.75L - 44 Acrylics 3.50 2.75L - 45 Mixed Media 3.50 2.75

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY(Must mount or mat for hanging.

Photographs must be 5"x7" or larger.)

L - 46 Landscape 3.00 2.25L - 47 Farm life 3.00 2.25L - 48 Historic places 3.00 2.25L - 49 Still life 3.00 2.25L - 50 People 3.00 2.25L - 51 Sports 3.00 2.25L - 52 Animals 3.00 2.25L - 53 Flowers 3.00 2.25L - 54 Other 3.00 2.25

DEPARTMENT I - CLOTHINGDEPARTMENT J - HOUSE FURNISHINGS

DEPARTMENT K - HOUSE FURNISHINGS - JUNIORDEPARTMENT L - ARTS AND CRAFTS

TTAASSTTEESS OOFF TTHHEE FFAAIIRR

Candy apples glistening in the afternoon sun, fresh cotton candy, icy cold

sno-cones, sweet funnel cakes, frozen lemonade, tons of chocolate, and a large

variety of deserts...these are the tastes of the Vance County Regional Fair. Not a

fan of sweets - try our "restaurant row" for hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, chicken

and more!

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PRESERVES (Pint or half-pint)(Must have airtight seal, no paraffin allowed)

Preserves contain whole fruits or fruit pieces that retain their shapeand are clear, shiny, tender and plump. The fruits are suspended in aclear syrup that is the consistency of honey or soft jelly. These prod-ucts should be filled to within 1/4 inch of top of standard canning jarsand must be processed in a boiling water bath for airtight seal (NoParaffin). Label on side of jar as to content, processing method andtime.

Scorecard

Shape .................................................10 points* Small fruit should be whole and have original shape as nearly as possible; larger fruits should maintain sliced shape.Clearness and Color..........................25 points* Fruit should be translucent and not too dark; liquid should be clear.Flavor .................................................30 points* Natural fruit flavor, not overpowered with too much sugar.Texture................................................10 points* Tender, but firm and plump.Pack and Fill ........................................5 points* Arrangement of fruit with reference to symmetry of jar; filled to 1/4" of top, water bath processed.Consistency........................................10 points* Juice should be of honey consistency or slightly jelliedProportion of Syrup ...........................10 points* About one-third as much syrup as fruit

D - 29 Blackberry 4.25 3.75D - 30 Cherry 4.25 3.75D - 31 Damson 4.25 3.75D - 32 Fig 4.25 3.75D - 33 Grape 4.25 3.75D - 34 Peach 4.25 3.75D - 35 Pear 4.25 3.75D - 36 Plum 4.25 3.75D - 37 Strawberry 4.25 3.75D - 38 Watermelon rind 4.25 3.75

JELLY (PINT OR HALF PINT)Label on side of jar as to content, processing method and time.

ScorecardColor..................................................10 points* Pronounced, yet natural colorClearness ......................................... 10 points* Transparent and sparklingCrystals .............................................10 points* Lack of crystals; no sign of crystalizationFlavor..................................................30 points* Natural fruit flavorConsistency .......................................35 points* Tender; breaks with distinct cleavage, angles hold shape; should not be syrupy, sticky, or tough. Jar Fill/ Process...................................5 points* Fill jars to 1/4" of top of standard canning jars and process inboiling water bath

JELLY (Standard jars with new tops. Jars must be sealed.)

D - 39 Apple 4.25 3.75D - 40 Blackberry or dewberry 4.25 3.75D - 41 Crabapple 4.25 3.75D - 42 Grape - Concord 4.25 3.75D - 43 Plum 4.25 3.75D - 44 Scuppernong or Muscadine 4.25 3.75D - 45 Pepper 4.25 3.75

JAMS AND MARMALADE (Pint or half pint; Must have airtight seal,no paraffin allowed.)

Jams are made from crushed fruits cooked to a smooth consistencythat will mound up on a spoon but not jelly firm. Marmalades containsmall pieces of fruit or citrus peel evenly suspended in a transparentsoft jelly. Butters are pureed fruit cooked to a smooth consistency.These products should be filled to 1/4" of top of standard canning jarsand must be processed in a boiling water bath for airtight seal. Labelon side of jar with contents, processing method, and time.ScorecardSmoothness....................................20 points* Tender fruit with smooth textureFlavor..............................................35 points* Natural fruit flavor, not overpowered with added ingredients orspicesConsistency and Texture ..............30 points* Tender and will mound in spoon; not tough, sticky, or gummy; spreads easilyColor and Clearness .....................10 points* Shiny fruit color; marmalades clear with suspended citrusJar Fill / Process .............................5 points* Filled jars to 1/4" of top of standard canning jars and water bath process

D - 46 Apple Butter 4.25 3.75D - 47 Blackberry, dewberry jam

or conserve 4.25 3.75D - 48 Damson or plum jam 4.25 3.75D - 49 Fig jam 4.25 3.75D - 50 Grape marmalade 4.25 3.75D - 51 Orange marmalade 4.25 3.75D - 52 Peach jam 4.25 3.75D - 53 Pear jam 4.25 3.75D - 54 Strawberry jam 4.25 3.75D - 55 Cherry jam 4.25 3.75

PICKLES AND RELISHES Half pint, pint or quart jars. Must have airtight seal.Label on side of jar as to content, processing method and time.

Size and Shape ......................................10 points* Uniform size and shapeFlavor ......................................................30 points* Natural flavor in fruit pickles. Not over-spicedTexture ...................................................30 points* Firm, not tough, soft or flabbyColor .......................................................15 points* As near natural color as possible (unless specified)Proportion of Pickle to Liquid...............10 points* Jars filled with pickles; liquid to cover and fill spacesJar Fill / Process........................................5 points*Standard canning jars should be filled to 1/2" of top and processed in boiling water bath

D - 56 Beet pickle 4.25 3.75D - 57 Chow Chow 4.25 3.75D - 58 Chili sauce 4.25 3.75D - 59 Cucumber, bread and butter 4.25 3.75D - 60 Cucumber, dill 4.25 3.75D - 61 Cucumber, sour 4.25 3.75D - 62 Cucumber, sweet 4.25 3.75D - 63 Cucumber, relish 4.25 3.75D - 64 Green tomato pickle 4.25 3.75D - 65 Mustard pickle 4.25 3.75D - 66 Peach sweet pickle 4.25 3.75D - 67 Pear sweet pickle 4.25 3.75D - 68 Pepper relish 4.25 3.75D - 69 Watermelon rind 4.25 3.75D - 70 Pickled okra 4.25 3.75D - 71 Hot pepper in vinegar 4.25 3.75

HONEYD - 72 Best jar strained honey 4.00 3.00D - 73 Best jar chunk honey 4.00 3.00

SPECIAL CANNING AWARDSFrom the blue ribbon winners in the general canning exhibitthere shall be selected the two best exhibits in each class.

FRUITSFIRST PLACE $6.00SECOND PLACE 4.00

VEGETABLESFIRST PLACE $6.00SECOND PLACE 4.00

PICKLES & RELISHESFIRST PLACE $6.00SECOND PLACE 4.00

JAMS & JELLIESFIRST PLACE $6.00SECOND PLACE 4.00

DEPARTMENT E - CANNING - JUNIOR DIVISION(9-18 years old)Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

Please check labeling requirements and scorecards and otherinformation under appropriate category in adult division.

E - 1 Applesauce 3.00 2.00E - 2 Peaches 3.00 2.00E - 3 Pears 3.00 2.00E - 4 String beans 3.00 2.00E - 5 Tomatoes 3.00 2.00E - 6 Tomato juice 3.00 2.00E - 7 Blackberry jam 4.00 3.75E - 8 Grape jam 3.25 3.75E - 9 Peach jam 3.25 3.75E - 10 Plum jam 3.25 3.75E - 11 Strawberry jam 3.25 3.75E - 12 Apple jelly 3.25 3.75E - 13 Grape jelly 3.25 3.75

DEPARTMENT F - BREAD, CAKE, CANDY, & COOKIES

1.All entries should be made by the exhibitor. For example, sharing batches of cookies, biscuits, etc. is not allowed.

2. Use of commercially prepared mixes are not acceptable exceptwhen noted.

3. Submit an accurate recipe with each entry. Recipes may be pub-lished. Cover the recipe with plastic wrap and tape it to the bottom ofthe paper plate.

4. All baked goods, except decorated cakes, will be discarded at fairclosing. Exhibitor will receive any ribbon and premium moniesawarded.

KKIIDDDDIIEE LLAANNDD RRIIDDEESS

Did you know that the Vance County Regional Fair has rides for all

ages. We know that many children attend the fair each year. That’s

why we’ve created a special kiddie land area with rides that are

perfect for our small friends. Nothing brings out a great big smile

like one of our kiddie rides - especially our classic carousel.

DEPARTMENT E - CANNING - JUNIOR DIVISION(9-18 years old)

DEPARTMENT F - BREAD, CAKE, CANDY, & COOKIES JOINTHEFUN!

Livestock ShowSaturday, October 2 • 1:00 PM

Great Food

Exhibits Games

Midway byAmusements of America

FREE SHOWSFREE EVENTS

AND MORE!

Amazing Animals

Family FARMFun Area

AAggrriiccuullttuurreeExhibits

Bird & Poultry

Exhibit

HorseS!HorseS!HorseS!

robinson’sRacing Pigs

Vance County Regional Fair

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CHRISTMAS

L - 55 Tree ornaments - cross stitch 3.00 2.25L - 56 Tree ornaments - tatted 3.00 2.25L - 57 Tree ornaments - dried, natural 3.00 2.25L - 58 Tree ornaments - clay painted 3.00 2.25L - 59 Tree ornaments - wooden 3.00 2.25L - 60 Tree ornaments - pecan resin 3.00 2.25L - 61 Tree ornaments - crocheted 3.00 2.25L - 62 Tree ornaments - beaded 3.00 2.25L - 63 Tree ornaments - stained glass 3.00 2.25L - 64 Tree ornaments - other 3.00 2.25L - 65 Santa - pecan resin 3.00 2.25L - 66 Santa - natural material 3.00 2.25L - 67 Santa - cross stitch 3.00 2.25L - 68 Santa - paper mache 3.00 2.25L - 69 Santa - other 3.00 2.25(Christmas trees - maximum 2 feet height)L - 70 Tree - ceramic 3.00 2.25L - 71 Tree - decorative 3.00 2.25L - 72 Tree - homemade ornaments 3.00 2.25L - 73 Reindeer 3.00 2.25L - 74 Angel 3.00 2.25L - 75 Apron 3.00 2.25L - 76 Table cloth 3.00 2.25L - 77 Wreath - silk 3.00 2.25L - 78 Wreath - natural 3.00 2.25L - 79 Wreath - other 3.00 2.25L - 80 Table centerpiece 3.00 2.25L- 81 Tree skirt 3.00 2.25L - 82 Wall hanging 3.00 2.25L - 83 Place mats 3.00 2.25L - 84 Pillow 3.00 2.25L - 85 Decorative wearable items 3.00 2.25L - 86 Kissing balls 3.00 2.25L - 87 Stocking 3.00 2.25L - 88 Other 3.00 2.25

HALLOWEEN

L - 89 Candles 3.00 2.25L - 90 Witches 3.00 2.25L - 91 Jack O'Lantern 3.00 2.25L - 92 Witches broom 3.00 2.25L - 93 Ghosts 3.00 2.25L - 94 Black cat 3.00 2.25L - 95 Costume 3.00 2.25L - 96 Door decoration 3.00 2.25L - 97 Other 3.00 2.25

EASTER

L - 98 Eggs - painted 3.00 2.25L - 99 Eggs - ceramic 3.00 2.25L - 100 Eggs - crocheted 3.00 2.25L - 101 Eggs - sugar 3.00 2.25L - 102 Eggs - blown decorative 3.00 2.25L - 103 Stuffed rabbits 3.00 2.25L - 104 Stuffed chickens 3.00 2.25L - 105 Door decoration 3.00 2.25L - 106 Other

PUMPKINSL - 107 Decorated Clothing 3.00 2.25L - 108 Door Decoration 3.00 2.25L - 109 Place Mats 3.00 2.25L - 110 Table Centerpiece 3.00 2.25L - 111 Tablecloth 3.00 2.25L - 112 Other 3.00 2.25

CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT CONTESTTwo ornaments, one adult and one youth, will be selected to representVance County on the North Carolina tree displayed inside the West hall-way of the State Capitol in Raleigh. Ornaments should depict naturalresources or products representative of North Carolina or Vance County.Ornaments must not exceed 4" x 4" nor be smaller than 2" x 2". Indicateon your registration “ Capital Tree Ornament,” after the name of the entrycategory you desire to enter. Only one ornament per person per categorynumber. The winning ornaments will NOT be returned to exhibitors. Otherornaments entered in this contest may also be retained for local displaypurposes.

SCRAPBOOKINGMay submit one 1-page or one 2-page layout per premium list num-ber. All pages must be in page protectors (this means that a 2-pagelayout needs 2 page protectors).L - 113 Heritage--old pictures, family tree 3.50 2.75L - 114 Baby/kids 3.50 2.75

L - 115 Travel/vacation 3.50 2.75L - 116 Wedding/anniversary 3.50 2.75L - 117 Holidays 3.50 2.75L - 118 Other celebrations 3.50 2.75L - 119 Individual tributes 3.50 2.75

RUBBER STAMPINGEntries must be in clear envelopes for protection.L - 120 Cards--holidays 3.00 2.25L - 121 Cards--layered 3.00 2.25L - 123 Cards--embellished 3.00 2.25L - 124 Cards--embossed 3.00 2.25L - 125 Jewelry, stamped only 3.00 2.25L - 126 Miscellaneous--other than cards/jewelry

3.00 2.25

DEPARTMENT M - ARTS AND CRAFTS - JUNIOR DIVISION (9-18 years old)

Junior categories are divided into two categories: A (9-12 yearolds) and B (13-17 year olds). Category entries should reflect thecategory number and the age group letter to ensure properplacement. For example, an entry in category M-1 for a 9 year oldwould be entered as M-1-A. Items must have been made sincelast year's fair.

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

M - 1 Ceramics 3.50 2.75M - 2 Sand craft 3.50 2.75M - 3 Jewelry - any type 3.50 2.75M - 4 Any paper craft 3.50 2.75M - 5 Wooden work - any type 3.50 2.75M - 6 Leatherwork 3.50 2.75M - 7 Pot holders 3.50 2.75M - 8 Popsicle stick articles 3.50 2.75M - 9 Hair bows/clips 3.50 2.75M - 10 Decorative shirt - jeweled 3.50 2.75M - 11 Decorative shirt - painted 3.50 2.75M - 12 Decorative shirt - painted & jeweled

3.50 2.75M - 13 Decorative wearable article 3.50 2.75M - 14 Other decorated article 3.50 2.75M - 15 Painting - acrylic freehand 3.50 2.75M - 16 Painting - paint by number 3.50 2.75M - 17 Painting - oil 3.50 2.75M - 18 Painting - water color 3.50 2.75M - 19 Painting - pastel 3.50 2.75M - 20 Black and white - free hand 3.50 2.75M - 21 Colored Pencil Drawing 3.50 2.75M - 22 Beadwork 3.50 2.75M - 23 Pottery 3.50 2.75M - 24 Pipe cleaner craft 3.50 2.75M - 25 Counted cross stitch 3.50 2.75M - 26 Weaving - any type 3.50 2.75M - 27 Woodcarving 3.50 2.75M - 28 Plastic craft 3.50 2.75M - 29 Other craft 3.50 2.75M - 30 Needlepoint - any type 3.50 2.75M - 31 Fabric Craft 3.50 2.75M - 32 Group Project 3.50 2.75

PHOTOGRAPHY(All photographs should be mounted or matted

for hanging or display)M - 33 Photograph, landscape or seascape

3.50 2.75M - 34 Photograph, building(s) 3.50 2.75M - 35 Photograph, people

(individual or group) 3.50 2.75M - 36 Photograph, animals, birds, insects

3.50 2.75M - 37 Photograph, flowers 3.50 2.75M - 38 Photograph, miscellaneous 3.50 2.75

HOLIDAYCHRISTMASM - 39 Tree ornaments - cross stitch 3.00 2.25M - 40 Tree ornaments - wooden 3.00 2.25M - 41 Tree ornaments - beaded 3.00 2.25M - 42 Tree ornaments - stained glass 3.00 2.25M - 43 Tree ornaments - other 3.00 2.25M - 44 Santa - any type 3.00 2.25(Christmas trees - maximum 2 feet height)M - 45 Tree - decorative 3.00 2.25M - 46 Tree - homemade ornaments 3.00 2.25M - 47 Reindeer 3.00 2.25M - 48 Angel 3.00 2.25M - 49 Apron 3.00 2.25

M - 50 Tree skirt 3.00 2.25M - 51 Wall hanging 3.00 2.25M - 52 Decorative wearable items 3.00 2.25M - 53 Kissing balls 3.00 2.25M - 54 Stocking 3.00 2.25M - 55 Other 3.00 2.25

HALLOWEENM - 56 Candles 3.00 2.25M - 57 Witches 3.00 2.25M - 58 Witches broom 3.00 2.25M - 59 Ghosts 3.00 2.25M - 60 Black cat 3.00 2.25M - 61 Costume 3.00 2.25M - 62 Door decoration 3.00 2.25M - 63 Other 3.00 2.25

EASTERM - 64 Eggs - painted 3.00 2.25M - 65 Eggs - sugar 3.00 2.25M - 66 Stuffed rabbits 3.00 2.25M - 67 Stuffed chickens 3.00 2.25M - 68 Other 3.00 2.25

SCRAPBOOKINGMay submit one 1-page or one 2-page layout per premium list num-ber. All pages must be in page protectors (this means that a 2-pagelayout needs 2 page protectors).M - 69 Heritage--old pictures, family tree 3.50 2.75M - 70 Friends/family 3.50 2.75M - 71 Travel/vacation 3.50 2.75M - 72 Holidays 3.50 2.75M - 73 Other celebrations 3.50 2.75M - 74 Individual tributes 3.50 2.75

RUBBER STAMPINGEntries must be in clear envelopes for protection.M - 75 Cards--holidays 3.00 2.25M - 76 Cards--layered 3.00 2.25M - 77 Cards--embellished 3.00 2.25M - 78 Cards--embossed 3.00 2.25M - 79 Jewelry, stamped only 3.00 2.25M - 80 Miscellaneous--other than cards/jewelry

3.00 2.25

DEPARTMENT N - FLOWERSGENERAL RULES

1. All entries in horticulture must be grown by exhibitor and only oneperson may exhibit from one garden.2. Materials in arrangements need not be grown by exhibitor, butarrangements must be made and entered in name of exhibitor.3. Exhibitor may enter only one exhibit under each entry number.4. Adults should not enter exhibits under a junior's name.

CHRYSANTHEMUMSN - 1 Single flower - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 2 Pompom - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 3 Decorative - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 4 Any other - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 5 Collection - 3 stems - any color or type

3.25 2.75DAHLIASN - 6 Large decorative, 8" or more, 1 bloom

3.00 2.00N - 7 Decorative, 4"-8", 1 bloom 3.00 2.00N - 8 Pompom, ball or miniature, 1 bloom

3.00 2.00N - 9 Collection - 3 different varieties 3.25 2.75

ROSESN - 10 Hybrid tea, white - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 11 Hybrid tea, yellow - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 12 Hybrid tea, orange - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 13 Hybrid tea, pink - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 14 Hybrid tea, red - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 15 Hybrid tea, any other - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 16 Collection, 3 varieties 3.25 2.75N - 17 Floribunda, climber, or other - 1 stem

3.00 2.00N - 18 Miniature - 1 stem 3.00 2.00

OTHER CUT FLOWERSN - 19 Aster- 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 20 Ageratum - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 21 Cleome - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 22 Cosmos - 3 stems 3.00 2.00N - 23 Gerbera Daisy - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 24 Salvia, blue - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 25 Salvia, red - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 25 Salvia, other - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 26 Strawflower - 1 stem 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT M - ARTS & CRAFTS, JUNIORDEPARTMENT N - FLOWERS

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Appearing Daily

Enjoy the fun and excitement as our little porkers make a mad

dash around the track to the finish line. These adorable pigs

will bring a smile to your face as you chear them on to victory.

Pick your favorite and watch them go!!! It’s a fun-filled event

for all ages and a real crowd pleaser. robinson’s

Racing Pigs

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DEPARTMENT G - BREAD, CAKE, CANDY - JUNIOR DIVISION (Under age 18)

DEPARTMENT H - CLOTHING

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If birds are the feather of your fancy, stop by our bird and poultry

exhibit area. You’ll find chickens, roosters, turkeys and a variety of

birds on display. Did you know that a hen requires 24 to 26 hours

to produce an egg? Thirty minutes later, she starts all over again.

Learn these fun facts and more at this exhibit.

Scorecard for Bread,Cakes and Cookies:

General appearance(shape, color, crust) 25 pointsFlavor (taste pleasing, well blended) 25 pointsTexture (fine, even grain) 25 pointsCrumb (tender, light, slightly moist) 25 points

Place breads and cakes on heavy cardboard about 1" bigger thanfood. Cover cardboard with foil. Place cookies, muffins, candy, biscuits, etc., on a heavy-duty paper plate. Punch a hole (if possible)on edge of plate for entry tag. Place food on plate into food gradeplastic bag and close.

F - 1 Banana bread (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 2 Biscuits - sweet milk (6) 4.00 3.00F - 3 Biscuits - buttermilk (6) 4.00 3.00F - 4 Cornbread - (6 pieces) 4.00 3.00F - 5 Coffee cake - quick

- (6 pieces or 1/2) 4.00 3.00F - 6 Coffee cake-yeast (6 pcs or 1/2) 4.00 3.00F - 7 Muffins - corn (6) 4.00 3.00F - 8 Muffins - other (6) 4.00 3.00F - 9 Nut Bread (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 10 Loaf yeast bread, white (1/2 loaf)4.00 3.00F - 11 Loaf yeast bread,

whole wheat (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 12 Rolls, plain (6) 4.00 3.00F - 13 Rolls, sweet (6) 4.00 3.00F - 14 Cheese straws or biscuits (6) 4.00 3.00F - 15 Bread - zuchinni (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 16 Bread - cranberry (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 17 Bread - currant (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 18 Bread - pumpkin (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 19 Bread - poppyseed (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 20 Bread - other (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00

CAKESRules and Regulations

1. Cakes should be placed on foil covered cardboard (not a plate).Have cardboard one inch larger than the cake.2. Only 1/3 of a standard type cake needs be exhibited.3. All decorated cakes must be full size. Styrofoam forms may beused for entries F-34 to F-37. Decorated cakes do not have to be in aplastic bag.

TUBE OR LOAF CAKEF - 21 Angel food 6.00 5.00F - 22 Applesauce 6.00 5.00F - 23 Pound cake - plain 6.00 5.00F - 24 Pound cake -

chocolate 6.00 5.00F - 26 Fruit cake 6.00 5.00F - 27 Chiffon 6.00 5.00F - 28 Fresh apple 6.00 5.00F - 29 Other 6.00 5.00

LAYER CAKESF - 30 Coconut 6.00 5.00F - 31 Caramel 6.00 5.00F - 32 Devils food

(white or chocolate icing) 6.00 5.00F - 33 German chocolate 6.00 5.00F - 34 Plain layer, cooked choc icing 6.00 5.00F - 35 Plain layer, powdered sugar icing6.00 5.00F - 36 Chocolate layer, chocolate icing 6.00 5.00F - 37 Spice layer, any icing 6.00 5.00F - 38 Other 6.00 5.00

DECORATED CAKES

Scorecard:Overall appearance 50 pointsTechniques and designs 50 points

Stryrofoam forms may be used for entries F-39 to F-43.

F - 39 Party cupcakes (6) 6.00 5.00F - 40 Birthday 9.00 7.00F - 41 Wedding 9.00 7.00F - 42 Holiday 9.00 7.00F - 43 Other occasion 9.00 7.00

An additional $25.00 award will be presented to the "Best of Class" winner by the fair.

COOKIESF - 44 Cookies - plain (6) 4.00 3.00F - 45 Cookies - oatmeal (6) 4.00 3.00F - 46 Cookies - nut (6) 4.00 3.00F - 47 Cookies - fancy (6) 4.00 3.00F - 48 Cookies - other (6) 4.00 3.00F - 49 Brownies (6) 4.00 3.00

CANDYF - 50 Chocolate fudge (cooked) 4.00 3.00

(6 1-inch squares)F - 51 Peanut brittle (6) 4.00 3.00F - 52 Seafoam or Divinity (6) 4.00 3.00F - 53 Mints (6) 4.00 3.00F - 54 Chocolate covered candy (6) 4.00 3.00F - 55 Other 4.00 3.00

DEPARTMENT G - BREAD, CAKE, CANDY - JUNIOR DIVISION (9-18 years old)See appropriate rules in Dept. FNon-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

G - 1 Biscuits (6) 4.00 3.00G - 2 Muffins (6) 4.00 3.00G - 3 Rolls (6) 4.00 3.00G - 4 Cup cakes (6) 4.00 3.00G - 5 Layer cake - commercial mix,

any icing (1/3) 4.00 3.00G - 6 Layer Cake - from scratch,

any icing (1/3) 4.00 3.00G - 7 Loaf cake - iced or uniced (1/2) 4.00 3.00G - 8 Brownies (6) 4.00 3.00G - 9 Cookies - plain (6) 4.00 3.00G - 10 Cookies - oatmeal (6) 4.00 3.00G - 11 Cookies - nut (6) 4.00 3.00G - 12 Cookies - fancy (6) 4.00 3.00G - 13 Cookies - chocolate chip (6 4.00 3.00G - 14 Cookies - other (6) 4.00 3.00G - 15 Chocolate fudge - (6 1" sq.) 4.00 3.00G - 16 Seafoam (6) 4.00 3.00G - 17 Candy - other (6) 4.00 3.00G - 18 Bread (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00G - 19 Coffee cake 4.00 3.00G - 20 Nut bread 4.00 3.00G - 21 Yeast bread 4.00 3.00G - 22 Scones (6) 4.00 3.00G - 23 Cookies - sugar (6) 4.00 3.00G - 24 Cookies - Peanut Butter (6) 4.00 3.00G - 25 Cookies (6) - bar 4.00 3.00G - 26 Cookies (6) - rolled 4.00 3.00G - 27 Cookies (6) - drop 4.00 3.00G - 28 Biscotti (6) 4.00 3.00G - 29 Peanut Butter Delight -

no-bake (6) 4.00 3.00G - 30 Peanut Brittle (6) 4.00 3.00G - 31 Mints (10) 4.00 3.00G - 32 Candy (6) - toffee, caramels,

pralines, fondant, truffles 4.00 3.00G - 33 Hard candy (6) 4.00 3.00

G - 34 Fudge (6) 4.00 3.00

DECORATED CAKES - JUNIORScorecard:

Overall appearance 50 pointsTechniques and designs 50 points

Stryrofoam forms may be used for entries F-39 to F-43.

G - 35 Party cupcakes (6) 6.00 5.00G - 36 Birthday 9.00 7.00G - 37 Wedding 9.00 7.00G - 38 Holiday 9.00 7.00G - 39 Other occasion 9.00 7.00

DEPARTMENT H - CLOTHINGWOVEN FABRICS OTHER THAN WOOL OR WOOL BLEND

H - 1 Apron - fancy 2.50 2.00H - 2 Apron - work 2.50 2.00H - 3 Nightgown 3.50 2.75H - 4 Pajamas 3.50 2.75H - 5 Housecoat 3.50 2.75H - 6 Blouse 3.50 2.75H - 7 Dress 3.50 2.75H - 8 Vest 3.50 2.75H - 9 Suit 5.00 3.00H - 10 All purpose coat 5.00 3.00H - 11 Pants suit 5.00 3.00H - 12 Shorts 3.50 2.75H - 13 Evening dress 5.00 3.00H - 14 Skirt 3.50 2.75H - 15 Pants 3.50 2.75H - 16 Scarf 3.50 2.75H - 17 Other 3.50 2.75

WOOL OR WOOL BLEND FABRICSH - 18 Jumper 3.50 2.75H - 19 Other 3.50 2.75

KNIT FABRICSH - 20 Skirt 3.50 2.75H - 21 Blouse 3.50 2.75H - 22 Dress 3.50 2.75H - 23 Shorts 3.50 2.75H - 24 Pants 3.50 2.75H - 25 Pants and jacket 5.00 3.00H - 26 Other 3.50 2.75

MEN'S WEARH - 27 Pajamas 3.50 2.75H - 28 Robe 3.50 2.75H - 29 Shirt 3.50 2.75H - 30 Sports jacket 5.00 3.00H - 31 Pants 3.50 2.75H - 32 Suit 6.00 4.00H - 33 Other 3.50 2.75

INFANT'S AND TODDLER'S WEARH - 34 Receiving blanket 2.50 2.00H - 35 Pillow case 2.50 2.00H - 36 Bonnet 2.50 2.00H - 37 Gown 2.50 2.00H - 39 Sacque 2.50 2.00H - 40 Dress 2.50 2.00H - 41 Play suit 2.50 2.00H - 42 Other 3.50 2.75

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If the thrills of midway rides are your favorite part of any

event you'll find tons of fun right here at the Vance County Regional Fair.

Amusements of America provides our brand new midway.

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B - 91 Cucumbers (5) 3.00 2.00B - 92 Eggplant (3) 3.00 2.00B - 93 Lettuce 3.00 2.00B - 94 Butter beans, bush 3.00 2.00

(12 unshelled)B - 95 Butter beans, pole 3.00 2.00

(12 unshelled)B - 96 Okra (12) 3.00 2.00B - 97 Onions, white (5) 3.00 2.00B - 98 Onions, yellow (5) 3.00 2.00B - 99 Onions, multiplying 3.00 2.00B - 100 Peas, green field (quart) 3.00 2.00B - 101 Peas, butter (quart) 3.00 2.00B - 102 Peppers, Jalapeno (12) 3.00 2.00B - 103 Peppers, Habanero (12) 3.00 2.00B - 104 Peppers, Cayenne (12) 3.00 2.00B - 105 Peppers, banana (12) 3.00 2.00B - 106 Peppers, other hot (12) 3.00 2.00B - 107 Peppers, green bell (3) 3.00 2.00B - 108 Peppers, red bell (3) 3.00 2.00B - 109 Peppers, other sweet (3) 3.00 2.00B - 110 Persimmons (8) 3.00 2.00B - 111 Rutabagas (5) 3.00 2.00B - 112 Squash - acorn (3) 3.00 2.00B - 113 Squash - butternut (3) 3.00 2.00B - 114 Squash - summer (3) 3.00 2.00B - 115 Squash - zucchini (3) 3.00 2.00B - 116 Squash - Any other (3) 3.00 2.00B - 117 Tomatoes - cherry (12) 3.00 2.00B - 118 Tomatoes - green (5) 3.00 2.00B - 119 Tomatoes - red (5) 3.00 2.00B - 120 Tomatoes - grape (12) 3.00 2.00B - 121 Tomatoes - yellow (5) 3.00 2.00B - 122 Tomatoes - roma (5) 3.00 2.00B - 123 Tomatoes - other (5) 3.00 2.00B - 124 Turnips (5) 3.00 2.00B - 125 Basket of five or

more vegetables 3.00 2.00

OTHER FARM PRODUCTS

B - 126 Apples, dried (quart) 3.00 2.00B - 127 Cantaloupe 3.00 2.00B - 128 Citron 3.00 2.00B - 129 Cushaw 3.00 2.00B - 130 Eggs, brown (dozen) 3.00 2.00B - 131 Eggs, white (dozen) 3.00 2.00B - 132 Gourd - decorative 3.00 2.00B - 133 Gourd - most unusual 3.00 2.00B - 134 Gourd - collection, 5 or more 3.00 2.00B - 135 Meat - home cured bacon 5.00 3.00B - 136 Meat - home cured ham 5.00 3.00B - 137 Meat - home cured shoulder 5.00 3.00B - 138 Nuts - pecans (25) 3.00 2.00B - 139 Nuts - walnuts (10) 3.00 2.00B - 140 Pumpkin - best small variety 3.00 2.00B - 141 Pumpkin - best medium variety 3.00 2.00B - 142 Pumpkin - best large variety 3.00 2.00B - 143 Giant Pumpkin - by weight 25.00 10.00B - 144 Soap (boiled) 3.00 2.00B - 145 Soap (cold) 3.00 2.00B - 146 Watermelon - small variety 5.00 3.00B - 147 Watermelon - large variety 5.00 3.00B - 148 Figs 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT C - FIELD AND FARM -JUNIOR DIVISION (9-18 years old)

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

CORNC - 1 Best 10 ears white variety 4.00 3.00

(tied securely)C - 2 Best 10 ears yellow variety 4.00 3.00

(tied securely)

COTTONC - 3 One stalk with open bolls 4.00 3.00

SEED(One quart jar)

C - 4 Wheat 4.00 3.00C - 5 Oats 4.00 3.00C - 6 Soybeans 4.00 3.00C - 7 Barley 4.00 3.00C - 8 Peanuts 4.00 3.00C - 9 Lespedeza 4.00 3.00C - 10 Any other seed 4.00 3.00

SWEET POTATOESC - 11 Tray of five any variety 3.00 2.00

TOBACCO(Not less than two bundles or more than two pounds to be shown in each class)

C - 12 Primings 10.00 8.00C - 13 Lugs 10.00 8.00C - 14 Cutters 10.00 8.00C - 15 Smoking leaf 10.00 8.00C - 16 Leaf 10.00 8.00

MISCELLANEOUSC - 17 Cabbage (1 head) 3.00 2.00C - 18 Collards 3.00 2.00C - 19 Beans, string or butter (12 pods) 3.00 2.00C - 20 Onions (5) 3.00 2.00C - 21 Peppers - sweet (5) 3.00 2.00C - 22 Peppers - hot (12) 3.00 2.00C - 23 Pumpkin (1) 3.00 2.00C - 24 Squash (3) 3.00 2.00C - 25 Tomatoes (5) 3.00 2.00C - 26 Basket of five or more

vegetables 3.00 2.00C - 27 Gourd collection - 5 or

more varieties 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT D - CANNING AND HONEYRULES

1. All canning exhibits must have been canned since last year's fair.2. Jars must be clear standard jars and sizes specified. 3. Screw bands must be on jars for competition. Please do not over-tighten the jars. 4. Jars not sealed will be ineligible for judging.5. Only one entry by an individual in any one premium number.6. Sealing with paraffin is not recommended and will result in dis-qualification.7. All jars must be labeled as to content, processing method (pres-sure canner or boiling water bath) and processing time. Put onside of jar. Example: Green Beans; Pressure Canner, 25 minutes8. All products must be processed according to recognized safemethods found in current editions of the USDA Complete Guide toHome Canning, So easy to Preserve (University of Georgia) or theBall Blue Book. Kerr does not publish a canning bookcurrently.

CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLESScorecardColor........................................................20 points* That of natural fruit or vegetables.Liquid......................................................10 points* Appropriate for product and method of processing.Appearance.............................................40 points* Uniformly well-ripened products; no defective of over-ripe fruits and vegetables. Only young fruits and vegetables should be canned.Appropriate Size....................................10 points* Uniformity of shape and size appropriate for productPack........................................................10 points* Arrangement with reference to symmetry and best use of space within the jar. Attractiveness of pack should be considered but not time-wasting fancy packs.Jar Fill ...................................................10 points* Containers should be filled to level specified by standard recommendations.

FRUIT (Pint or quart jars)

D - 1 Apples 3.00 2.00D - 2 Applesauce 3.00 2.00D - 3 Blackberries, dewberries

or raspberries 3.00 2.00D - 4 Cherries 3.00 2.00D - 5 Figs 3.00 2.00D - 6 Peaches 3.00 2.00D - 7 Pears 3.00 2.00D - 8 Blueberries 3.00 2.00

VEGETABLES (Pint or quart jars)

D - 9 Beans, lima 3.00 2.00D - 10 Beans, string 3.00 2.00D - 11 Beets 3.00 2.00D - 12 Carrots 3.00 2.00D - 13 Corn 3.00 2.00D - 14 Okra 3.00 2.00D - 15 Peas, field 3.00 2.00D - 16 Pimento pepper (pint or half-pint size)

3.00 2.00D - 17 Sweet potatoes

(cubes only, no puree) 3.00 2.00D - 18 Tomatoes, cut 3.00 2.00D - 19 Potatoes, Irish Type

(peeled small whole or cubed) 3.00 2.00D - 20 Tomatoes, whole 3.00 2.00D - 21 Summer Squash

(slices or cubes only) 3.00 2.00D - 22 Tomato Sauce 3.00 2.00D - 23 Succotash 3.00 2.00

JUICES AND KETCHUP(Pint or quart jar or bottle with metal cap or regularcanning top. Must have airtight seal.)

Scorecard:Color 20 pointsStability 15 pointsAbsence of defects 15 pointsFlavor 45 pointsContainer 5 points

D - 24 Apple juice 3.00 2.00D - 25 Blackberry juice 3.00 2.00D - 26 Grape juice 3.00 2.00D - 27 Tomato juice 3.00 2.00D - 28 Tomato ketchup 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT C - FIELD AND FARM -JUNIOR DIVISION (Under age 18)

DEPARTMENT D - CANNING AND HONEYJUNIOR DIVISION

CHILDREN'S WEAR

H - 43 Pajamas 3.00 2.50H - 44 Robe 3.00 2.50H - 45 Skirt 3.00 2.50H - 46 Blouse 3.00 2.50H - 47 Dress - 3-6 year 3.00 2.50H - 48 Dress - 6-12 year 3.00 2.50H - 49 Boy's shirt 3.00 2.50H - 50 Boy's suit 5.00 3.00H - 51 Girl's coat 5.00 3.00H - 52 Play outfit 3.00 2.50

KNITTED WEAR

H - 53 Booties 2.50 2.00H - 54 Cap 2.50 2.00H - 55 Sacque or baby sweater 2.50 2.00H - 56 Sweater - women's cardigan 3.50 2.75H - 57 Sweater - women's pullover 3.50 2.75H - 58 Sweater - men's cardigan 3.50 2.75H - 59 Sweater - men's pullover 3.50 2.75H - 60 Shawl or stole 3.50 2.75H - 61 Vest 3.50 2.75

CROCHETED WEAR

H - 62 Booties 2.50 2.00H - 63 Cap 2.50 2.00H - 64 Sweater - baby 2.50 2.00H - 65 Sweater - women's 3.50 2.75H - 66 Shawl or stole 3.50 2.75H - 67 Vest 3.50 2.75H - 68 Collar 2.50 2.00

DEPARTMENT I - CLOTHINGJUNIOR DIVISION (9-18 years old)

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited byyouth under 9 years of age should be entered in the appro-priate junior division category but will receive a ribbon and$1.00 cash award for participation. Age of exhibitor is theirage on September 26, 2010.

I - 1 Apron 2.50 2.00I - 2 Blouse 3.50 2.75I - 3 Coat 5.00 3.00I - 4 Dress - school 3.50 2.75I - 5 Dress - best 3.50 2.75I - 6 Gown 3.50 2.75I - 7 Pajamas 3.50 2.75I - 8 Housecoat 3.50 2.75I - 9 Shorts 3.50 2.75I - 10 Skirt - cotton 3.50 2.75I - 11 Skirt - wool 3.50 2.75I - 12 Pants 3.50 2.75I - 13 Pants suit 5.00 3.00I - 14 Crocheted article -- any type 3.50 2.75I - 15 Knitted article -- any type 3.50 2.75I - 16 Shirt 3.50 2.75I - 17 Any other garment 3.50 2.75

DEPARTMENT J - HOUSE FURNISHINGS

NEEDLEWORK

J - 1 Napkins or placemats -hemstitched (4) 4.00 2.75

J - 2 Napkins or placemats - embroidered (4) 4.00 2.75

J - 3 Napkins or placemats - other 4.00 2.75J - 4 Tablecloth - hemstitched 6.00 3.00J - 5 Tablecloth - embroidered 6.00 3.00J - 6 Tablecloth - any other finish 6.00 3.00J - 7 Bridge set - any finish 3.50 2.75J - 8 Pillowcases - hemstitched 3.50 2.75J - 9 Pillowcases - embroidered 3.50 2.75J - 10 Pillowcases - any other finish 3.50 2.75

J - 11 Tea towel - any finish 3.00 2.00J - 12 Bedspread - crocheted 8.00 4.00J - 13 Bedspread - pieced 8.00 4.00J - 14 Bedspread - any finish 8.00 4.00

AFGHANS

J - 15 Baby 5.00 3.00J - 16 Crocheted - plain 5.00 3.00J - 17 Crocheted - decorative 5.00 3.00J - 18 Knitted 5.00 3.00J - 19 Woven or embroidered 5.00 3.00

QuiltingJ - 20 Beginners Quilt, any technique8.00 4.00

(person quilting less than 2 years)J - 21 Pieced or Patchwork 8.00 4.00J - 22 Applique 8.00 4.00J - 23 Mixed Technique 8.00 4.00J - 24 Crib Quilt 6.00 3.50J - 25 Group Quilt, any technique 8.00 4.00J - 26 Quilted Wallhanging

(finished for hanging) 6.00 3.50J - 27 Quilted Wearable Art 5.00 3.00J - 28 Other 5.00 3.00

RUGSJ - 29 Hooked 5.00 3.00J - 30 Braided 5.00 3.00J - 31 Other 5.00 3.00

MISCELLANEOUS

J - 32 Pillow - crewel 4.00 2.75J - 33 Pillow - needlepoint 4.00 2.75J - 34 Pillow - quilted top 4.00 2.75J - 35 Pillow - candlewick 4.00 2.75J - 36 Pillow - counted cross stitch 4.00 2.75J - 37 Pillow - any other 4.00 2.75J - 38 Wall hanging - crewel 4.00 2.75J - 39 Wall hanging - needlepoint 4.00 2.75J - 40 Wall hanging - counted

cross stitch 4.00 2.75J - 41 Wall hanging - any needlework 4.00 2.75J - 42 Counted cross stitch - any type4.00 2.75J - 43 Needlepoint - any type 4.00 2.75J - 44 Stuffed animal 4.00 2.75J - 45 Stuffed doll - dressed 4.00 2.75J - 46 Sculptured doll 4.00 2.75J - 47 Handbag - any needlework 4.00 2.75J - 48 Hat - any type 4.00 2.75J - 49 Any other needlework 4.00 2.75J - 50 Decorative Towel 4.00 2.75J - 51 Dish Cloth 4.00 2.75J - 52 Make-up Bag 4.00 2.75

DEPARTMENT K - HOUSE FURNISHINGS - JUNIOR

K - 1 Crochet 3.50 2.75K - 2 Embroidery 3.50 2.75K - 3 Knitting 3.50 2.75K - 4 Quilting 3.50 2.75K - 5 Applique 3.50 2.75K - 6 Mixed Technique 3.50 2.75K - 7 Sewed Accessory 3.50 2.75

DEPARTMENT L - ARTS AND CRAFTSItems must have been made since last year’s fair.

L - 1 Weaving - any type 3.50 2.75L - 2 Woodwork 3.50 2.75L - 3 Glasscraft 3.50 2.75L - 4 String art 3.50 2.75L - 5 Picture craft -- dried flowers,

seed, etc. 3.50 2.75L - 6 Decoupage - plaques 3.50 2.75L - 7 Decoupage -other 3.50 2.75L - 8 Macramé - pot hangers 3.50 2.75L - 9 Macramé - other 3.50 2.75L - 10 Ceramics - stained finish 3.50 2.75L - 11 Ceramics - glazed 3.50 2.75L - 12 Ceramics - underglazed 3.50 2.75L - 13 Ceramics - overglazed 3.50 2.75L - 14 Ceramics - hand formed 3.50 2.75L - 15 Cane weaving 4.00 3.00L - 16 Hong Kong grass or rush

bottoms 4.00 3.00L - 17 Split oak 4.00 3.00L - 18 Leatherwork 3.50 2.75L - 19 Basket weaving 4.00 3.00L - 20 Door or wall hanging 3.50 2.75L - 21 Crocheted article - any type 3.50 2.75L - 22 Decorative flags 3.50 2.75L - 23 Jewelry 3.50 2.75L - 24 Hairbows/clips 3.50 2.75L - 25 Decorative shirt - jeweled 3.50 2.75L - 26 Decorative shirt - jeweled &

painted 3.50 2.75L - 27 Decorative shirt - painted 3.50 2.75L - 28 Other decorated wearable item3.50 2.75L - 29 Porcelain dolls 3.50 2.75L - 30 Woodcarving 3.50 2.75L - 31 Paper Craft 3.50 2.75L - 32 Beadwork 3.50 2.75L - 33 Bread Dough or Clay 3.50 2.75L - 34 Candles 3.50 2.75L - 35 Cross Stitch 3.50 2.75L - 36 Fabric Craft 3.50 2.75L - 37 Metal Craft 3.50 2.75L - 38 Silk Flower Arrangements 3.50 2.75L - 39 Other 3.50 2.75

PAINTING(Must be mounted or matted ready for hanging)

L - 40 Oil 3.50 2.75L - 41 Water color 3.50 2.75L - 42 Pastel 3.50 2.75L - 43 Black and white 3.50 2.75L - 44 Acrylics 3.50 2.75L - 45 Mixed Media 3.50 2.75

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY(Must mount or mat for hanging.

Photographs must be 5"x7" or larger.)

L - 46 Landscape 3.00 2.25L - 47 Farm life 3.00 2.25L - 48 Historic places 3.00 2.25L - 49 Still life 3.00 2.25L - 50 People 3.00 2.25L - 51 Sports 3.00 2.25L - 52 Animals 3.00 2.25L - 53 Flowers 3.00 2.25L - 54 Other 3.00 2.25

DEPARTMENT I - CLOTHINGDEPARTMENT J - HOUSE FURNISHINGS

DEPARTMENT K - HOUSE FURNISHINGS - JUNIORDEPARTMENT L - ARTS AND CRAFTS

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Candy apples glistening in the afternoon sun, fresh cotton candy, icy cold

sno-cones, sweet funnel cakes, frozen lemonade, tons of chocolate, and a large

variety of deserts...these are the tastes of the Vance County Regional Fair. Not a

fan of sweets - try our "restaurant row" for hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, chicken

and more!

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DEPARTMENT G - BREAD, CAKE, CANDY - JUNIOR DIVISION (Under age 18)

DEPARTMENT H - CLOTHING

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If birds are the feather of your fancy, stop by our bird and poultry

exhibit area. You’ll find chickens, roosters, turkeys and a variety of

birds on display. Did you know that a hen requires 24 to 26 hours

to produce an egg? Thirty minutes later, she starts all over again.

Learn these fun facts and more at this exhibit.

Scorecard for Bread,Cakes and Cookies:

General appearance(shape, color, crust) 25 pointsFlavor (taste pleasing, well blended) 25 pointsTexture (fine, even grain) 25 pointsCrumb (tender, light, slightly moist) 25 points

Place breads and cakes on heavy cardboard about 1" bigger thanfood. Cover cardboard with foil. Place cookies, muffins, candy, biscuits, etc., on a heavy-duty paper plate. Punch a hole (if possible)on edge of plate for entry tag. Place food on plate into food gradeplastic bag and close.

F - 1 Banana bread (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 2 Biscuits - sweet milk (6) 4.00 3.00F - 3 Biscuits - buttermilk (6) 4.00 3.00F - 4 Cornbread - (6 pieces) 4.00 3.00F - 5 Coffee cake - quick

- (6 pieces or 1/2) 4.00 3.00F - 6 Coffee cake-yeast (6 pcs or 1/2) 4.00 3.00F - 7 Muffins - corn (6) 4.00 3.00F - 8 Muffins - other (6) 4.00 3.00F - 9 Nut Bread (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 10 Loaf yeast bread, white (1/2 loaf)4.00 3.00F - 11 Loaf yeast bread,

whole wheat (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 12 Rolls, plain (6) 4.00 3.00F - 13 Rolls, sweet (6) 4.00 3.00F - 14 Cheese straws or biscuits (6) 4.00 3.00F - 15 Bread - zuchinni (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 16 Bread - cranberry (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 17 Bread - currant (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 18 Bread - pumpkin (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 19 Bread - poppyseed (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00F - 20 Bread - other (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00

CAKESRules and Regulations

1. Cakes should be placed on foil covered cardboard (not a plate).Have cardboard one inch larger than the cake.2. Only 1/3 of a standard type cake needs be exhibited.3. All decorated cakes must be full size. Styrofoam forms may beused for entries F-34 to F-37. Decorated cakes do not have to be in aplastic bag.

TUBE OR LOAF CAKEF - 21 Angel food 6.00 5.00F - 22 Applesauce 6.00 5.00F - 23 Pound cake - plain 6.00 5.00F - 24 Pound cake -

chocolate 6.00 5.00F - 26 Fruit cake 6.00 5.00F - 27 Chiffon 6.00 5.00F - 28 Fresh apple 6.00 5.00F - 29 Other 6.00 5.00

LAYER CAKESF - 30 Coconut 6.00 5.00F - 31 Caramel 6.00 5.00F - 32 Devils food

(white or chocolate icing) 6.00 5.00F - 33 German chocolate 6.00 5.00F - 34 Plain layer, cooked choc icing 6.00 5.00F - 35 Plain layer, powdered sugar icing6.00 5.00F - 36 Chocolate layer, chocolate icing 6.00 5.00F - 37 Spice layer, any icing 6.00 5.00F - 38 Other 6.00 5.00

DECORATED CAKES

Scorecard:Overall appearance 50 pointsTechniques and designs 50 points

Stryrofoam forms may be used for entries F-39 to F-43.

F - 39 Party cupcakes (6) 6.00 5.00F - 40 Birthday 9.00 7.00F - 41 Wedding 9.00 7.00F - 42 Holiday 9.00 7.00F - 43 Other occasion 9.00 7.00

An additional $25.00 award will be presented to the "Best of Class" winner by the fair.

COOKIESF - 44 Cookies - plain (6) 4.00 3.00F - 45 Cookies - oatmeal (6) 4.00 3.00F - 46 Cookies - nut (6) 4.00 3.00F - 47 Cookies - fancy (6) 4.00 3.00F - 48 Cookies - other (6) 4.00 3.00F - 49 Brownies (6) 4.00 3.00

CANDYF - 50 Chocolate fudge (cooked) 4.00 3.00

(6 1-inch squares)F - 51 Peanut brittle (6) 4.00 3.00F - 52 Seafoam or Divinity (6) 4.00 3.00F - 53 Mints (6) 4.00 3.00F - 54 Chocolate covered candy (6) 4.00 3.00F - 55 Other 4.00 3.00

DEPARTMENT G - BREAD, CAKE, CANDY - JUNIOR DIVISION (9-18 years old)See appropriate rules in Dept. FNon-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

G - 1 Biscuits (6) 4.00 3.00G - 2 Muffins (6) 4.00 3.00G - 3 Rolls (6) 4.00 3.00G - 4 Cup cakes (6) 4.00 3.00G - 5 Layer cake - commercial mix,

any icing (1/3) 4.00 3.00G - 6 Layer Cake - from scratch,

any icing (1/3) 4.00 3.00G - 7 Loaf cake - iced or uniced (1/2) 4.00 3.00G - 8 Brownies (6) 4.00 3.00G - 9 Cookies - plain (6) 4.00 3.00G - 10 Cookies - oatmeal (6) 4.00 3.00G - 11 Cookies - nut (6) 4.00 3.00G - 12 Cookies - fancy (6) 4.00 3.00G - 13 Cookies - chocolate chip (6 4.00 3.00G - 14 Cookies - other (6) 4.00 3.00G - 15 Chocolate fudge - (6 1" sq.) 4.00 3.00G - 16 Seafoam (6) 4.00 3.00G - 17 Candy - other (6) 4.00 3.00G - 18 Bread (1/2 loaf) 4.00 3.00G - 19 Coffee cake 4.00 3.00G - 20 Nut bread 4.00 3.00G - 21 Yeast bread 4.00 3.00G - 22 Scones (6) 4.00 3.00G - 23 Cookies - sugar (6) 4.00 3.00G - 24 Cookies - Peanut Butter (6) 4.00 3.00G - 25 Cookies (6) - bar 4.00 3.00G - 26 Cookies (6) - rolled 4.00 3.00G - 27 Cookies (6) - drop 4.00 3.00G - 28 Biscotti (6) 4.00 3.00G - 29 Peanut Butter Delight -

no-bake (6) 4.00 3.00G - 30 Peanut Brittle (6) 4.00 3.00G - 31 Mints (10) 4.00 3.00G - 32 Candy (6) - toffee, caramels,

pralines, fondant, truffles 4.00 3.00G - 33 Hard candy (6) 4.00 3.00

G - 34 Fudge (6) 4.00 3.00

DECORATED CAKES - JUNIORScorecard:

Overall appearance 50 pointsTechniques and designs 50 points

Stryrofoam forms may be used for entries F-39 to F-43.

G - 35 Party cupcakes (6) 6.00 5.00G - 36 Birthday 9.00 7.00G - 37 Wedding 9.00 7.00G - 38 Holiday 9.00 7.00G - 39 Other occasion 9.00 7.00

DEPARTMENT H - CLOTHINGWOVEN FABRICS OTHER THAN WOOL OR WOOL BLEND

H - 1 Apron - fancy 2.50 2.00H - 2 Apron - work 2.50 2.00H - 3 Nightgown 3.50 2.75H - 4 Pajamas 3.50 2.75H - 5 Housecoat 3.50 2.75H - 6 Blouse 3.50 2.75H - 7 Dress 3.50 2.75H - 8 Vest 3.50 2.75H - 9 Suit 5.00 3.00H - 10 All purpose coat 5.00 3.00H - 11 Pants suit 5.00 3.00H - 12 Shorts 3.50 2.75H - 13 Evening dress 5.00 3.00H - 14 Skirt 3.50 2.75H - 15 Pants 3.50 2.75H - 16 Scarf 3.50 2.75H - 17 Other 3.50 2.75

WOOL OR WOOL BLEND FABRICSH - 18 Jumper 3.50 2.75H - 19 Other 3.50 2.75

KNIT FABRICSH - 20 Skirt 3.50 2.75H - 21 Blouse 3.50 2.75H - 22 Dress 3.50 2.75H - 23 Shorts 3.50 2.75H - 24 Pants 3.50 2.75H - 25 Pants and jacket 5.00 3.00H - 26 Other 3.50 2.75

MEN'S WEARH - 27 Pajamas 3.50 2.75H - 28 Robe 3.50 2.75H - 29 Shirt 3.50 2.75H - 30 Sports jacket 5.00 3.00H - 31 Pants 3.50 2.75H - 32 Suit 6.00 4.00H - 33 Other 3.50 2.75

INFANT'S AND TODDLER'S WEARH - 34 Receiving blanket 2.50 2.00H - 35 Pillow case 2.50 2.00H - 36 Bonnet 2.50 2.00H - 37 Gown 2.50 2.00H - 39 Sacque 2.50 2.00H - 40 Dress 2.50 2.00H - 41 Play suit 2.50 2.00H - 42 Other 3.50 2.75

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CHRISTMAS

L - 55 Tree ornaments - cross stitch 3.00 2.25L - 56 Tree ornaments - tatted 3.00 2.25L - 57 Tree ornaments - dried, natural 3.00 2.25L - 58 Tree ornaments - clay painted 3.00 2.25L - 59 Tree ornaments - wooden 3.00 2.25L - 60 Tree ornaments - pecan resin 3.00 2.25L - 61 Tree ornaments - crocheted 3.00 2.25L - 62 Tree ornaments - beaded 3.00 2.25L - 63 Tree ornaments - stained glass 3.00 2.25L - 64 Tree ornaments - other 3.00 2.25L - 65 Santa - pecan resin 3.00 2.25L - 66 Santa - natural material 3.00 2.25L - 67 Santa - cross stitch 3.00 2.25L - 68 Santa - paper mache 3.00 2.25L - 69 Santa - other 3.00 2.25(Christmas trees - maximum 2 feet height)L - 70 Tree - ceramic 3.00 2.25L - 71 Tree - decorative 3.00 2.25L - 72 Tree - homemade ornaments 3.00 2.25L - 73 Reindeer 3.00 2.25L - 74 Angel 3.00 2.25L - 75 Apron 3.00 2.25L - 76 Table cloth 3.00 2.25L - 77 Wreath - silk 3.00 2.25L - 78 Wreath - natural 3.00 2.25L - 79 Wreath - other 3.00 2.25L - 80 Table centerpiece 3.00 2.25L- 81 Tree skirt 3.00 2.25L - 82 Wall hanging 3.00 2.25L - 83 Place mats 3.00 2.25L - 84 Pillow 3.00 2.25L - 85 Decorative wearable items 3.00 2.25L - 86 Kissing balls 3.00 2.25L - 87 Stocking 3.00 2.25L - 88 Other 3.00 2.25

HALLOWEEN

L - 89 Candles 3.00 2.25L - 90 Witches 3.00 2.25L - 91 Jack O'Lantern 3.00 2.25L - 92 Witches broom 3.00 2.25L - 93 Ghosts 3.00 2.25L - 94 Black cat 3.00 2.25L - 95 Costume 3.00 2.25L - 96 Door decoration 3.00 2.25L - 97 Other 3.00 2.25

EASTER

L - 98 Eggs - painted 3.00 2.25L - 99 Eggs - ceramic 3.00 2.25L - 100 Eggs - crocheted 3.00 2.25L - 101 Eggs - sugar 3.00 2.25L - 102 Eggs - blown decorative 3.00 2.25L - 103 Stuffed rabbits 3.00 2.25L - 104 Stuffed chickens 3.00 2.25L - 105 Door decoration 3.00 2.25L - 106 Other

PUMPKINSL - 107 Decorated Clothing 3.00 2.25L - 108 Door Decoration 3.00 2.25L - 109 Place Mats 3.00 2.25L - 110 Table Centerpiece 3.00 2.25L - 111 Tablecloth 3.00 2.25L - 112 Other 3.00 2.25

CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT CONTESTTwo ornaments, one adult and one youth, will be selected to representVance County on the North Carolina tree displayed inside the West hall-way of the State Capitol in Raleigh. Ornaments should depict naturalresources or products representative of North Carolina or Vance County.Ornaments must not exceed 4" x 4" nor be smaller than 2" x 2". Indicateon your registration “ Capital Tree Ornament,” after the name of the entrycategory you desire to enter. Only one ornament per person per categorynumber. The winning ornaments will NOT be returned to exhibitors. Otherornaments entered in this contest may also be retained for local displaypurposes.

SCRAPBOOKINGMay submit one 1-page or one 2-page layout per premium list num-ber. All pages must be in page protectors (this means that a 2-pagelayout needs 2 page protectors).L - 113 Heritage--old pictures, family tree 3.50 2.75L - 114 Baby/kids 3.50 2.75

L - 115 Travel/vacation 3.50 2.75L - 116 Wedding/anniversary 3.50 2.75L - 117 Holidays 3.50 2.75L - 118 Other celebrations 3.50 2.75L - 119 Individual tributes 3.50 2.75

RUBBER STAMPINGEntries must be in clear envelopes for protection.L - 120 Cards--holidays 3.00 2.25L - 121 Cards--layered 3.00 2.25L - 123 Cards--embellished 3.00 2.25L - 124 Cards--embossed 3.00 2.25L - 125 Jewelry, stamped only 3.00 2.25L - 126 Miscellaneous--other than cards/jewelry

3.00 2.25

DEPARTMENT M - ARTS AND CRAFTS - JUNIOR DIVISION (9-18 years old)

Junior categories are divided into two categories: A (9-12 yearolds) and B (13-17 year olds). Category entries should reflect thecategory number and the age group letter to ensure properplacement. For example, an entry in category M-1 for a 9 year oldwould be entered as M-1-A. Items must have been made sincelast year's fair.

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

M - 1 Ceramics 3.50 2.75M - 2 Sand craft 3.50 2.75M - 3 Jewelry - any type 3.50 2.75M - 4 Any paper craft 3.50 2.75M - 5 Wooden work - any type 3.50 2.75M - 6 Leatherwork 3.50 2.75M - 7 Pot holders 3.50 2.75M - 8 Popsicle stick articles 3.50 2.75M - 9 Hair bows/clips 3.50 2.75M - 10 Decorative shirt - jeweled 3.50 2.75M - 11 Decorative shirt - painted 3.50 2.75M - 12 Decorative shirt - painted & jeweled

3.50 2.75M - 13 Decorative wearable article 3.50 2.75M - 14 Other decorated article 3.50 2.75M - 15 Painting - acrylic freehand 3.50 2.75M - 16 Painting - paint by number 3.50 2.75M - 17 Painting - oil 3.50 2.75M - 18 Painting - water color 3.50 2.75M - 19 Painting - pastel 3.50 2.75M - 20 Black and white - free hand 3.50 2.75M - 21 Colored Pencil Drawing 3.50 2.75M - 22 Beadwork 3.50 2.75M - 23 Pottery 3.50 2.75M - 24 Pipe cleaner craft 3.50 2.75M - 25 Counted cross stitch 3.50 2.75M - 26 Weaving - any type 3.50 2.75M - 27 Woodcarving 3.50 2.75M - 28 Plastic craft 3.50 2.75M - 29 Other craft 3.50 2.75M - 30 Needlepoint - any type 3.50 2.75M - 31 Fabric Craft 3.50 2.75M - 32 Group Project 3.50 2.75

PHOTOGRAPHY(All photographs should be mounted or matted

for hanging or display)M - 33 Photograph, landscape or seascape

3.50 2.75M - 34 Photograph, building(s) 3.50 2.75M - 35 Photograph, people

(individual or group) 3.50 2.75M - 36 Photograph, animals, birds, insects

3.50 2.75M - 37 Photograph, flowers 3.50 2.75M - 38 Photograph, miscellaneous 3.50 2.75

HOLIDAYCHRISTMASM - 39 Tree ornaments - cross stitch 3.00 2.25M - 40 Tree ornaments - wooden 3.00 2.25M - 41 Tree ornaments - beaded 3.00 2.25M - 42 Tree ornaments - stained glass 3.00 2.25M - 43 Tree ornaments - other 3.00 2.25M - 44 Santa - any type 3.00 2.25(Christmas trees - maximum 2 feet height)M - 45 Tree - decorative 3.00 2.25M - 46 Tree - homemade ornaments 3.00 2.25M - 47 Reindeer 3.00 2.25M - 48 Angel 3.00 2.25M - 49 Apron 3.00 2.25

M - 50 Tree skirt 3.00 2.25M - 51 Wall hanging 3.00 2.25M - 52 Decorative wearable items 3.00 2.25M - 53 Kissing balls 3.00 2.25M - 54 Stocking 3.00 2.25M - 55 Other 3.00 2.25

HALLOWEENM - 56 Candles 3.00 2.25M - 57 Witches 3.00 2.25M - 58 Witches broom 3.00 2.25M - 59 Ghosts 3.00 2.25M - 60 Black cat 3.00 2.25M - 61 Costume 3.00 2.25M - 62 Door decoration 3.00 2.25M - 63 Other 3.00 2.25

EASTERM - 64 Eggs - painted 3.00 2.25M - 65 Eggs - sugar 3.00 2.25M - 66 Stuffed rabbits 3.00 2.25M - 67 Stuffed chickens 3.00 2.25M - 68 Other 3.00 2.25

SCRAPBOOKINGMay submit one 1-page or one 2-page layout per premium list num-ber. All pages must be in page protectors (this means that a 2-pagelayout needs 2 page protectors).M - 69 Heritage--old pictures, family tree 3.50 2.75M - 70 Friends/family 3.50 2.75M - 71 Travel/vacation 3.50 2.75M - 72 Holidays 3.50 2.75M - 73 Other celebrations 3.50 2.75M - 74 Individual tributes 3.50 2.75

RUBBER STAMPINGEntries must be in clear envelopes for protection.M - 75 Cards--holidays 3.00 2.25M - 76 Cards--layered 3.00 2.25M - 77 Cards--embellished 3.00 2.25M - 78 Cards--embossed 3.00 2.25M - 79 Jewelry, stamped only 3.00 2.25M - 80 Miscellaneous--other than cards/jewelry

3.00 2.25

DEPARTMENT N - FLOWERSGENERAL RULES

1. All entries in horticulture must be grown by exhibitor and only oneperson may exhibit from one garden.2. Materials in arrangements need not be grown by exhibitor, butarrangements must be made and entered in name of exhibitor.3. Exhibitor may enter only one exhibit under each entry number.4. Adults should not enter exhibits under a junior's name.

CHRYSANTHEMUMSN - 1 Single flower - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 2 Pompom - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 3 Decorative - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 4 Any other - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 5 Collection - 3 stems - any color or type

3.25 2.75DAHLIASN - 6 Large decorative, 8" or more, 1 bloom

3.00 2.00N - 7 Decorative, 4"-8", 1 bloom 3.00 2.00N - 8 Pompom, ball or miniature, 1 bloom

3.00 2.00N - 9 Collection - 3 different varieties 3.25 2.75

ROSESN - 10 Hybrid tea, white - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 11 Hybrid tea, yellow - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 12 Hybrid tea, orange - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 13 Hybrid tea, pink - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 14 Hybrid tea, red - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 15 Hybrid tea, any other - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 16 Collection, 3 varieties 3.25 2.75N - 17 Floribunda, climber, or other - 1 stem

3.00 2.00N - 18 Miniature - 1 stem 3.00 2.00

OTHER CUT FLOWERSN - 19 Aster- 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 20 Ageratum - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 21 Cleome - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 22 Cosmos - 3 stems 3.00 2.00N - 23 Gerbera Daisy - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 24 Salvia, blue - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 25 Salvia, red - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 25 Salvia, other - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 26 Strawflower - 1 stem 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT M - ARTS & CRAFTS, JUNIORDEPARTMENT N - FLOWERS

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Appearing Daily

Enjoy the fun and excitement as our little porkers make a mad

dash around the track to the finish line. These adorable pigs

will bring a smile to your face as you chear them on to victory.

Pick your favorite and watch them go!!! It’s a fun-filled event

for all ages and a real crowd pleaser. robinson’s

Racing Pigs

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DEPARTMENT A - CLUB AND FARM BOOTH EXHIBITS

Booth exhibits are to be in place and complete by 6:00 P.M. on Monday, October 26.

SCORE CARD FOR JUDGING BOOTHSAttracts Attention 25 PointsConveys a Message 35 PointsDesign 20 PointsOriginality 10 PointsWorkmanship 10 Points

100 Points

1st $100; 2nd $90; Others of creditable quality $50

Best of Show Booth Exhibit Award - $75

This cash award will be presented to the mostoutstanding overall booth exhibit.

Best of Show Ribbons will be presented to themost outstanding entry in Departments A-P.

DEPARTMENT B - FIELD, GARDEN, FARM PRODUCTS

CORN(Best 10 ears unnubbed securely tied together)

1st 2ndB - 1 Any white variety - regular 4.00 3.00B - 2 Any yellow variety - regular 4.00 3.00B - 3 Any white hybrid variety 4.00 3.00B - 4 Any yellow hybrid variety 4.00 3.00B - 5 Popcorn 4.00 3.00B - 6 Bicolor 4.00 3.00B - 7 Indian Corn 4.00 3.00

COTTON(Best stalk with open bolls attached)

B - 8 Any variety 4.00 3.00

HAY(Standard bale tagged with name of hay)

B - 9 Alfalfa 4.00 3.00B - 10 Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 11 Soy Bean 4.00 3.00B - 12 Cowpea 4.00 3.00B - 13 Oats and Vetch 4.00 3.00B - 14 Fescue 4.00 3.00B - 15 Coastal Bermuda 4.00 3.00B - 16 Italian Rye Grass 4.00 3.00B - 17 Any other 4.00 3.00

LEGUMES

COW PEAS (One quart jar)

B - 18 Whippoorwill 4.00 3.00B - 19 Brabham 4.00 3.00B - 20 Iron 4.00 3.00B - 21 Blackeye 4.00 3.00B - 22 Crowder 4.00 3.00B - 23 Any other 4.00 3.00

SOYBEANS (One quart jar)

B - 24 McNair 600 4.00 3.00B - 25 Ransom 4.00 3.00B - 26 Bragg 4.00 3.00B - 27 Essex 4.00 3.00B - 28 Davis 4.00 3.00B - 29 Forrest 4.00 3.00B - 30 Any variety 4.00 3.00

PEANUTS (One quart jar)

B - 31 Virginia Bunch 4.00 3.00B - 32 Spanish 4.00 3.00B - 33 Any variety 4.00 3.00

FORAGE CROPS (One quart jar)

B - 34 Kobe Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 35 Korean Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 36 Rowan Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 37 Serecia Lespedeza 4.00 3.00B - 38 Italian Rye Grass 4.00 3.00B - 39 Any other seed 4.00 3.00

SMALL GRAIN

BARLEY (One quart jar)

B - 40 Milton 4.00 3.00B - 41 Boone 4.00 3.00B - 42 Any other variety 4.00 3.00

OATS (One quart jar)

B - 43 Madison 4.00 3.00B - 44 Brooks 4.00 3.00B - 45 Coker 227 4.00 3.00B - 46 Simpson 4.00 3.00B - 47 Coker 716 4.00 3.00B - 48 Any variety 4.00 3.00

RYE (One quart jar)

B - 49 Abruzzi 4.00 3.00B - 50 Any other 4.00 3.00

WHEAT (One quart jar)

B - 51 Saluda 4.00 3.00B - 52 Coker 983 4.00 3.00B - 53 Tyler 4.00 3.00B - 54 Pioneer 2550 4.00 3.00B - 55 Any other variety 4.00 3.00

TOBACCO(Not less than two bundles or more thantwo pounds to be shown in each class)

B - 56 Lemon wrappers 10.00 8.00B - 57 Orange wrappers 10.00 8.00B - 58 Lugs 10.00 8.00B - 59 Leaf 10.00 8.00B - 60 Cutters 10.00 8.00B - 61 Smokers 10.00 8.00

POTATOES(Tray of Five)

B - 62 Irish potatoes - Sebago 3.00 2.00

B - 63 Irish potatoes - Red Bliss 3.00 2.00

B - 64 Irish potatoes - Irish Cobbler 3.00 2.00

B - 65 Irish potatoes - Sequoia 3.00 2.00

B - 66 Irish potatoes - Any other 3.00 2.00

B - 67 Sweet potatoes - Centennial 3.00 2.00

B - 68 Sweet potatoes - Goldrush 3.00 2.00

B - 69 Sweet potatoes - Puerto Rico 3.00 2.00

B - 70 Sweet potatoes - Any other 3.00 2.00

FRUITS

B - 71 Apples - Delicious (5) 3.00 2.00B - 72 Apples - Golden Delicious (5) 3.00 2.00B - 73 Apples - Rome (5) 3.00 2.00B - 74 Apples - Stayman (5) 3.00 2.00B - 75 Apples - Winesap (5) 3.00 2.00B - 76 Apples - Any other (5) 3.00 2.00

B - 77 Grapes - Muscadine; light 3.00 2.00(full plate)B - 78 Grapes - Muscadine; dark 3.00 2.00

(full plate)B - 79 Grapes - Any other 3.00 2.00

(full plate)B - 80 Pears - Kieffer (5) 3.00 2.00B - 81 Pears - Seckel (5) 3.00 2.00B - 82 Pears - Waite (5) 3.00 2.00B - 83 Pears - Any other variety (5) 3.00 2.00

VEGETABLES

B - 84 Artichokes (5) 3.00 2.00B - 85 Beets, topped to 3 in. (5) 3.00 2.00B - 85 String Beans, bush (12 pods) 3.00 2.00B - 87 String Beans, pole (12 pods) 3.00 2.00B - 88 Cabbage (1 head) 3.00 2.00B - 89 Carrots (6) 3.00 2.00B - 90 Collards 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT A - CLUB AND FARM BOOTH EXHIBITSDEPARTMENT B - FIELD, GARDEN, FARM PRODUCTS

N - 27 Celosia, feather - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 28 Marigold, large - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 29 Marigold, small - 1 spray 3.00 2.00N - 30 Petunia, single - 3 stems 3.00 2.00N - 31 Petunia, double - 3 stems 3.00 2.00N - 32 Snapdragon - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 33 Zinnia, large - 1 stem 3.00 2.00N - 34 Zinnia, small - 3 stems 3.00 2.00N - 35 Canna Lilly, Red (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 36 Canna Lilly, other color (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 37 Celosia (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 38 Lantana (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 39 Impatients (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 40 Black Eyed Susan (1stem) 3.00 2.00N - 41 Verbena (3 stems) 3.00 2.00N - 42 Herbs (1 stem) 3.00 2.00N - 43 Any Other (1 stem) 3.00 2.00

POTTED PLANTS(No pot over 18" in diameter)N - 44 Begonia, wax

(common begonia) 3.25 2.75N - 45 Begonia, double 3.25 2.75N - 46 Begonia, any other 3.25 2.75N - 47 Geranium 3.25 2.75N - 48 Impatiens, single 3.25 2.75N - 49 Impatiens, double 3.25 2.75N - 50 African violet, single bloom 3.25 2.75N - 51 African violet, double bloom 3.25 2.75N - 52 African violet, miniature 3.25 2.75N - 53 Any other flowering plant 3.25 2.75N - 54 Cactus 3.25 2.75N - 55 Fern, Boston 3.25 2.75N - 56 Fern, any other 3.25 2.75N - 57 Snake plant 3.25 2.75N - 58 Coleus 3.25 2.75N - 59 Topiary 3.25 2.75N - 60 Hanging Basket 3.25 2.75N - 61 Orchids 3.25 2.75N - 62 Terrarium 3.25 2.75N - 63 Herbs 3.25 2.75N - 64 Any other succulent 3.25 2.75N - 65 Any other foliage plant 3.25 2.75N - 66 Any outdoor container garden 3.25 2.75N - 67 Any indoor dish garden 3.25 2.75

ARRANGEMENTSN - 68 Arrangement of fall colors,

fresh or dried material 5.00 3.00 N - 69 Arrangement using fresh

pine and flowers 5.00 3.00N - 70 Arrangement featuring

yellow and/or orange 5.00 3.00N - 71 Line arrangement 5.00 3.00N - 72 Arrangement for dining table 5.00 3.00N - 73 Bouquet of mixed garden

flowers 5.00 3.00N - 74 Arrangement of roses5.00 3.00N - 75 Arrangement of all foliage 5.00 3.00N - 76 Small Arrangement

(no more than 8” any dimension) 5.00 3.00

N - 77 Any Arrangement featuring a real pumpkin 5.00 3.00

N - 78 Any other unlisted arrangement 5.00 3.00

N - 79 Garden Club 25.00 10.00

BONUS AWARDSTo individual receiving most blue ribbons in horticulture exhibits 6.00To individual with most outstanding arrangement 6.00

DEPARTMENT O - FLOWERS (JUNIOR 9-18 years old)

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

(Refer to Department N Rules)O - 1 Chrysanthemums - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 2 Dahlias - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 3 Roses (hybrid tea) - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 4 Roses (Floribunda, Climber

or other) - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 5 Roses (miniature) - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 6 Celosia - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 7 Marigold - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O -8 Zinnia - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 9 Other - 1 stem 3.00 2.00O - 10 Fresh arrangement 3.00 2.00O - 11 Dried arrangement 3.00 2.00O - 12 Potted Plant 3.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT P - DECORATED PUMPKINSRules and Regulations

1. Pumpkin does not have to be grown by entrant.2. Pumpkin must be free from decay.3. Paint and other art media should be used to

create desired image.4. $8.00 cash award and blue ribbon will be awarded

to first place winner, $6.00 cash award and red ribbonwill be awarded to second place winner in each agedivision for each category.

5. The maximum number of entrants per entry is two persons.6. All participants receive an entry ribbon.7. Overall best of show receives a best of show ribbon.

Pumpkins may be decorated to look funny, pretty, scary, ugly, etc.

P - 1 Ages 9-12 8.00 6.00P - 2 Ages 13-17 8.00 6.00P - 3 Ages 18-Adult 8.00 6.00

DEPARTMENT Q - SCARECROWSRules and Regulations

1. Scarecrows must be handmade and unique, and must be cunning,lovable or humorous (NOT FRIGHTENING!).2. Exhibitor may enter only one (1) Scarecrow.3. Scarecrows are to be a maximum of 5' in height and cover nomore than three (3) square feet of floor space and be free standing. 4. Exhibitors must use at least 75% natural materials.5. Scarecrows can be old-fashioned, high fashioned, or sci-fi. 6. DO NOT INCLUDE: Purchased or rented masks and/or costume, artificial plant material, electrical devices (including battery-operated units).

SCORINGCreativity......... ................... . 50 pointsWorkmanship........ ............... 25 pointsOriginality........ ................... . 25 points

Q-1 Scarecrow (Ages 9-12) 10.00 8.00Q-2 Scarecrow (Ages 13-17) 10.00 8.00Q-3 Scarecrow (Ages 18-Adult 10.00 8.00

DEPARTMENT O - FLOWERS, JUNIORDEPARTMENT P - DECORATED PUMPKINS

DEPARTMENT Q - SCARECROWS

Saturday, October 2 • Noon

Join the fun and excitement as we present the

Vance County Regional Fair Pageant. For children

12 and under, the pageant offers boys and girls

an opportunity to compete for the crown.

Interested in participating? Call 252-327-1758

or email vancecountyfairpageant@yahoo.com.

Vance County Regional Fair

Pageant

FFAAMMIILLYY FFAARRMM FFUUNN AARREEAA

Gather eggs, milk a cow, dig for potatoes, pick apples from our tree and more.

You’ll find an abundance of fun in our Family Farm Fun Area.

TTuueessddaayy -- FFrriiddaayy:: 5:30 Story Time; 6:30 Craft Activity; 7:30 Story Time

SSaattuurrddaayy:: 10:30 Story Time; 11:30 Vegetable tasting (vote for your favorite!);

12:30 Craft activity, 1:30 Vegetable tasting (vote for your favorite!); 2:30 Craft

Activity; 3:30 Story Time; 4:30 Craft Activity; 5:30 Story Time; 6:30 Craft

Activity; 7:30 Story time

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HHOORRSSEESS!! HHOORRSSEESS!! HHOORRSSEESS!!

Appearing Daily

Lisa Dufresne has turned her love of animals into a lifelong career.

With more than twenty years experience training animal acts of all

kinds, her performances with her animals have delighted audiences

across the world. Lisa’s horses have waltzed their way into Japan,

danced in the Main Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in New York

City and circled the United States for various circuses, stage

shows, fairs and horse theatres, including a number of years

performing with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

Tentative Schedule of Events for LivestockNoon - 1:00 PM Sheep, Heifer, Goat, & Chicken Check-in1:00 PM Introductions1:15 PM Heifer Show, Beef Cattle Showmanship

SHORT BREAKJunior Market Lamb Show, Jr. Ewe Meat Breed Show Junior Wool Sheep Show, Junior Sheep ShowmanshipJunior Commercial Does Goat Show, Junior Dairy Goat Show,Junior Market Goat Show, Junior Goat ShowmanshipSHORT BREAKChicken Showmanship, Chicken Show

General Show Rules & Regulations

1. Exhibitors must be ages 5*-18 years of age as of January 1,2010. Each youth must be able to handle their animal inthe show ring. No adults are allowed in the show ring.

*Youth ages 5-8 years will not participate in peer to peer competition. Therefore youth ages 5-8 years will only participate in showmanship classes. Each will receive aparticipation ribbon plus $5.00.2. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor by August 15, 2010.(This is 60 days before the NC State Fair. In order for participantsto show at the State Fair and to sell animals at State Fair, animalprojects must begin by this date.)3. All animals exhibited must meet NC Health requirements.Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining health papers and shouldhave them available for inspection.4. If participant has more than one animal in a class, the secondanimal must be shown by a participant approved by the show officials.5. All animals will be checked-in on October 2, between noonand 1:00 PM. Market animals will be weighed at this time.6. Major fitting should be done prior to arrival at fair. No washfacilities are available. No animal pens are available.7. All animals must be halter broken. Animals that are unruly may endanger the safety of exhibitors and may be asked to leave the ring.8. Closing date for entries shall be September 15, 2010. Each entrymust have approval and signature of county 4-H agent,livestock agent, or high school Vo-Ag teacher in the participant'shome county. Entries must be mailed to Vance County 4-H Agent, 305 Young Street, Henderson, NC 27536, and received no later thanSeptember 15, 2010.9. Exhibitors are solely responsible for feed and care of animalsduring fair. Each exhibitor assumes all liabilities in case of sickness,death, or injury to his/her animals. The management, exhibitors, andowners assume no liability for injury from any case to individuals orproperty. (There is no policy for compensation toloss of any animal on the farm.)10. In cases where questions arise that are not specifically coveredby these rules, decisions of the show committee are final.11. Animals must be in good condition and free of disease. Anyanimal appearing unhealthy will be barred from show and showgrounds.12. Number of entries: Any division (Beef Heifers, Dairy Goats,Meat Goat Breeding Does, Ewe Meat Breed, Wool Sheep, Market Goats or Market Lambs) that do not have a MINIMUM of 4 entries from two families/producers will be canceled.13. No animals will be sold at this show.

ANY ANIMAL DEEMED SUSPECT OF CARRYING ATRANSMITTABLE DISEASE WILL BE EXCUSED FROM THE SHOW.

**NOTICE** Foot and Mouth Regulations1. If you have traveled in the last 14 days or had visitors from

FMD countries, please do not attend the event.2. If there are other animals at home or on the farm, change intoclean clothes and shoes before visiting the fair or other events, anddo not wear the same shoes and clothes worn to the event aroundlivestock at home.3. All exhibitors should bring animals to the fairgrounds in cleaned,disinfected vehicles and trailers.4. Only the exhibitors and show personnel will be allowed insidethe show ring. Animal traffic and spectator traffic will be as separate as possible.5. Exhibitors should isolate all show animals for 30 days prior toreintroduction to remaining animals on the farm.6. All animal health regulations of NCDA Veterinary Division willbe strictly enforced.

7. If an exhibitor observes any animals with suspicious clinicalsigns, they should contact their local veterinarian before bringing theanimal to an event.

*************************************************************************Junior Market Lamb Show Rules & Regulations1. Lambs shown must be wethers. To show in the 2010 NC StateFair Market Lamb Class, lambs must be wethers. This county showis not a terminal show.2. Lambs will be shown as individuals. Each exhibitor is limited totwo entries.3. Individual market lamb classes will be determined the day ofthe show according to the number of animals and the weights.4. All lambs must have scrapie tags according to NCDA regulations.

Junior Ewe Meat Show Rules and Regulations1. All ewes must have scrapie tags according to NCDA regulations.2. Classes are as follows:

I Senior Ewe born September 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009II Yearling Ewe born February 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009

III Junior Ewe Lamb born after December 31, 20093. Each exhibitor is limited to 2 ewes.4. Ewes must be shown as individuals. If a participant has morethan 1 ewe per class, the second ewe will be shown by a participantapproved by the show officials.

Junior Wool Sheep Show Rules and Regulations1. Ewes (females) of any wool breed may be shown.2. Participants may show a maximum of 2 wool sheep.3. Ownership is not required but must have owner's signature of verification.4. Wool Sheep may be any age.5. Individual show classes may be divided into smaller classes depending on the number of entries.

Premiums List For Sheep ShowJunior Market LambsGrand Champion Market Lamb - $25, purple, rosette ribbonReserve Champion Market Lamb - $20, lavender rosette ribbon

Per Class:1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Junior Ewe Meat Breeds Grand Champion Ewe - $25, purple rosette ribbonReserve Champion Ewe - $20, lavender rosette ribbon

Ewe Classes (3 possible classes)

I Senior Ewes1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

II Yearling Ewes1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

III Junior Ewes1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Junior Wool SheepGrand Champion Wool Sheep - $25, purple rosette

ribbonReserve Champion Wool Sheep - $20, lavender

rosette ribbon

1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Sheep ShowmanshipSheep showmanship classes will consist of participantsfrom Market Lamb, Ewe Meat Breeds, and Wool Sheep classes.Classes will be as follows:

Novice 5 to 8Junior 9 to 13Senior 14 to 18

Novice Sheep Showmen - All receive $5.00, ribbonJunior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette

ribbonJunior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender

rosette ribbonSenior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette

ribbon Senior Grand Champion - $25, lavender

rosette ribbon

Junior Heifer Show Rules and Regulations1. Each youth must be able to handle their animal in the show ring or be dismissed from the ring. Noadults may lead animals in the ring. Heifers must be handled and halter broke by participant at leastone month prior to show date.2. Each exhibitor is limited to 2 heifers. Ifexhibitor has more than 1 heifer per class, thesecond heifer will be shown by another exhibitorapproved by show officials.3. Heifers will be shown at halter. Entries will be divided into classes once entries are received.4. Heifers must be born after November 2008 tobe eligible to show.

Premiums List for Heifer ShowGrand Champion Heifer - $50, purple

rosette ribbonReserve Champion Heifer - $25, lavender

rosette ribbon

Possible Heifer Classes: Classes will be determined by # of entries

Class I -Class II - Class III -Class IV -

Per Class:1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Heifer ShowmanshipClasses will be as follows:

Novice 5 to 8Junior 9 to 13Senior 14 to 18

Novice Heifer Showmen - All receive $5.00, ribbonJunior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette ribbonJunior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender rosette ribbonSenior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette ribbon Senior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender rosette ribbon

Junior Commercial Does Goat Show Rules and Regulations1. Goats shown must be does.2. Goats must have scrapie tags as required according to NCDAregulations.3. Classes are as follows:

I Senior Doe, born September 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009 II Yearling Doe, born February 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009

III Junior Doe, born after December 31, 20094. Each exhibitor is limited to 2 does.5. Does must be shown as individuals. If a participant has morethan 1 doe per class, the second doe will be shown by a participantapproved by show officials.

VANCE COUNTY FAIR 4-H JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

October 2, 2010

HORSES!HORSeS!HORSES!

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ENTRY INFORULES & REGULATIONS - ENTRIES

All entries and booth setups will be received in the exhibit hallSunday, September 26, from 1 to 4 pm and Monday, September 27,10 am to 6 pm.

All entries must be received by 6:00 PM on Monday, September 27

All booth exhibits are to be completed by 6:00 PM on Monday,September 27.

All entries, contests, and activities are open to anyone interested inparticipating.

No entry fee is charged in any department.

Articles must be entered in the name of the person producing orowning them.

Each exhibitor may make only one entry under one premium number.(A premium number is the letter-number combination [example: D-23]listed beside each entry description.)

Adults are not permitted to exhibit their work under the name of ajunior. However, a youth may exhibit in an adult category.A young person's exhibit should be the young person's work.

Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youth under9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate junior divisioncategory but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash award for participa-tion. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26, 2010.Where two or more exhibits appear to be identical, only one will beconsidered for prizes.

Any article previously exhibited will not be eligible.Only articles listed in this catalog may be entered for prizes.

Premiums will be paid for cut flowers and potted plants grown byamateurs. Professionals will not be allowed to exhibit in horticulture or arrangements.

All exhibits, individual and booth, are to be removed on Sunday,October 3 between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM and Monday, October 4between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The removal of any exhibits prior toOctober 3 will result in the forfeiture of any premium payment and may prohibit participation in future fairs. Premiumawards on individual and booth exhibits will be paid from the manager's window in the exhibit hall during these times.The Fair cannot provide protection for any exhibits not removed by2:00 PM on October 4, 2010.

RULES & REGULATIONS - GENERAL

Every reasonable care will be taken by the officials of the fair for pro-tection of the property on exhibition from loss or damage. However,the fair will not be responsible in the case of loss or damage toexhibits from any cause; and upon this condition only are entriesreceived.

The fair will not be responsible for any accident or damage that mightoccur to person or property.

The decision of the awarding judges shall be final.

The exhibit hall will be closed to visitors during judging.

Articles will be judged by merit. Premiums will not be awarded to anyarticle because of its mere presence. Unless it is premium quality, nopremium will be awarded.

Premiums will be paid on the basis of the records of judges and noton ribbons in case ribbons are misplaced.

An infraction of rules will incur forfeiture of the prize awarded to theexhibitor.

All officers and employees will be properly badged and will bepassed on their badges; all others must have tickets or passes andrespect the gatekeeper and officers.

No pedaling, hawking, vending or distributing of advertising matter orside shows will be allowed on the grounds at any time except by special license from the manager.

?VANCE COUNTYREGIONAL FAIR

How can I participate as an exhibitor in the Vance CountyRegional Fair? Entering items in the fair is easy and fun. It is also a great way tojoin your friends and neighbors in a demonstration of support forNorth Carolina agriculture.

So what can I enter?Simply browse through this exhibitor guide and identify items thatinterest you. Perhaps you have a garden in the backyard andwould like to enter some squash or corn. How about registeringone of your favorite jams or jellies. Do you have an amateur artistor photographer in the family? Do you enjoy knitting or makingyour own clothes? We have categories for these and many more.

How do I register?Bring your entries to the fairgrounds on the dates designated in therules and regulations. Making a list of the category numbers andnames will save time at registration.

What else do I need to know?The rules and regulations on this page will provide you with additional details regarding exhibitor entry as well as general fairpolicies.

Who may I contact for more information?You may call the Vance County Regional Fair office at (252) 226-0551. Our staff members can help answer your questions and make your participation in the fair a pleasant one. We also suggest that you refer to the official website www.vancecountyfair.com.

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General Fair QuestionsFair Office (252) 226-0551

Exhibit or Livestock Show QuestionsNorth Carolina Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center (252) 438-8188

BEST OF SHOW

Junior Market Meat Goat Show Rules and Regulations1. Goats shown must be wethers. To show in the 2010 NC StateFair Market Goat Class, goats must be wethers. All horn tipsmust be dulled and/or blunt.2. Each exhibitor is limited to two entries.3. Goats will be shown as individuals. If participant has morethan one goat in a class, the second lamb must be shown by aparticipant approved by the officials.4. Individual market goat classes will be determined the day ofthe show according to the number of animals and the weights.5. Goats must have scrapie tags as required according to NCDAregulations.

Junior Dairy Goat Show Rules and Regulations1. Does (females) of any dairy breed may be shown.2. Participants may show a maximum of 2 dairy goats.3. Ownership is not required, but must have owner's signature of verification.7. Dairy goats may be any age.8. Individual show classes may be divided into smaller classes depending on the number of entries.

Premiums List For Meat Goats Show

Junior Commercial Does (3 possible classes)

Per Class:I Senior Does

1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

II Yearling Does1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue Ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

III Junior Does1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Junior Market GoatsGrand Champion Market Goat - $25, purple rosette

ribbonReserve Champion Market Goat - $20,

lavender rosette ribbon

Per Class:1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Dairy Goat ShowGrand Champion Market Goat - $25, purple rosette ribbonReserve Champion Market Goat - $20.00, lavender rosette ribbon

Per Class:1st Place Class Winner - $10 + blue ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Goat Showmanship Showmanship class will consist of participants from the market goat, commercial does, and dairy goat classes. Classes will be as follows:

Novice 5 to 8Junior 9 to 13Senior 14 to 18

Novice Goat Showmen - All receive $5.00, ribbonJunior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette

ribbonJunior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender rosette ribbonSenior Grand Champion - $50, purple rosette ribbon Senior Reserve Champion - $25, lavender rosette ribbon

Poultry Show Rules and Regulations

1. All poultry exhibited at the Vance County Fair shall have been inthe possession of the exhibitor for sixty days or more prior to thedate of the Fair and must have been acquired through the area4-H Poultry Chain project.

2. All chickens for exhibition at the fair will originate from U.S. pullorum-typhoid clean or equivalent flocks or have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days of admission to the Fair, or the test requirements may be satisfied by a negative test conducted by an official state tester at the time the birds are brought to the Fair.

3. No poultry shall have received a live virus vaccine within 30 daysprior to the fair poultry show.

4. All birds must be identified with tamperproof bands. Bands placed on birds tested at the Fairgrounds by state testers will satisfy this requirement.

5. Poultry entered at the Fair are subject to examination (including blood test and swabs) by a representative of the N. C. Department of Agriculture.

6. Birds will not be accepted which are infected with, or showing any clinical signs of, an infectious or communicable disease, or are infested with lice and/or mites.

7. Participants in the area 4-H Poultry Chain will present three birds per breed.

8. Awards will be presented at the Poultry Show for the chickenspossessing the most desirable production characteristics.

9. There will be a showmanship contest during which the youthwill be judged on their knowledge of poultry production and theirfamiliarity with their flock.

10. There will be no sale associated with this show.

11. The exhibitor will provide any feed and water necessary theday of the show.

12. A limited number of cages will be provided. If you wish toreserve a cage, you must indicate this on your entry form. Otherwise, provide your own cage.

Premiums List For Poultry Show

Per Breed:Grand Champion Poultry - $25, purple rosette ribbonReserve Champion Poultry - $20, lavender rosette

ribbon

Per Breed:Poultry Class Winnings1st Place Class Winner - $10+ blue Ribbon2nd Place Class Winner - $7 + red ribbon3rd Place Class Winner - $6 + white ribbon4th Place Class Winner - pink ribbonParticipation Ribbons

Premiums List for Poultry ShowmanshipShowmanship class will consist of participants from both breed classes.

Classes will be as follows:Novice 5 to 8Junior 9 to 13Senior 14 to 18

Novice Chicken Showmen - all receive $5, ribbon

Junior Grand Champion Poultry Showman - $25,rosette ribbon

Junior Reserve Champion Poultry Showman - $20,rosette ribbon

Senior Grand Champion Poultry Showman - $25rosette ribbon

Senior Reserve Champion Poultry Showman - $20,rosette ribbon

ENTRY FORMS

Vance County Fair 4-H Junior Livestock and PoultryShow Entry Forms may be obtained:

1 By mail or fax. Call the Vance County Cooperative Extension Office at 252-438-8188.

2. Pick up at the Extension Office at 305 Young Streetin Henderson, NC.

3. Download by visiting the Extension website athttp://vance.ces.ncsu.edu

VANCE COUNTY FAIR 4-H JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

VANCE COUNTY 4 H JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

Saturday, October 2 • 1:00 PM

Featuring steers, heifers, dairy heifers, lambs, goats, ewes, and chickens, the

Junior Livestock Show is always one of the highlights of the fair. We hope you

will bring the entire family to see this event and what makes North Carolina

Agriculture special!

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PRESERVES (Pint or half-pint)(Must have airtight seal, no paraffin allowed)

Preserves contain whole fruits or fruit pieces that retain their shapeand are clear, shiny, tender and plump. The fruits are suspended in aclear syrup that is the consistency of honey or soft jelly. These prod-ucts should be filled to within 1/4 inch of top of standard canning jarsand must be processed in a boiling water bath for airtight seal (NoParaffin). Label on side of jar as to content, processing method andtime.

Scorecard

Shape .................................................10 points* Small fruit should be whole and have original shape as nearly as possible; larger fruits should maintain sliced shape.Clearness and Color..........................25 points* Fruit should be translucent and not too dark; liquid should be clear.Flavor .................................................30 points* Natural fruit flavor, not overpowered with too much sugar.Texture................................................10 points* Tender, but firm and plump.Pack and Fill ........................................5 points* Arrangement of fruit with reference to symmetry of jar; filled to 1/4" of top, water bath processed.Consistency........................................10 points* Juice should be of honey consistency or slightly jelliedProportion of Syrup ...........................10 points* About one-third as much syrup as fruit

D - 29 Blackberry 4.25 3.75D - 30 Cherry 4.25 3.75D - 31 Damson 4.25 3.75D - 32 Fig 4.25 3.75D - 33 Grape 4.25 3.75D - 34 Peach 4.25 3.75D - 35 Pear 4.25 3.75D - 36 Plum 4.25 3.75D - 37 Strawberry 4.25 3.75D - 38 Watermelon rind 4.25 3.75

JELLY (PINT OR HALF PINT)Label on side of jar as to content, processing method and time.

ScorecardColor..................................................10 points* Pronounced, yet natural colorClearness ......................................... 10 points* Transparent and sparklingCrystals .............................................10 points* Lack of crystals; no sign of crystalizationFlavor..................................................30 points* Natural fruit flavorConsistency .......................................35 points* Tender; breaks with distinct cleavage, angles hold shape; should not be syrupy, sticky, or tough. Jar Fill/ Process...................................5 points* Fill jars to 1/4" of top of standard canning jars and process inboiling water bath

JELLY (Standard jars with new tops. Jars must be sealed.)

D - 39 Apple 4.25 3.75D - 40 Blackberry or dewberry 4.25 3.75D - 41 Crabapple 4.25 3.75D - 42 Grape - Concord 4.25 3.75D - 43 Plum 4.25 3.75D - 44 Scuppernong or Muscadine 4.25 3.75D - 45 Pepper 4.25 3.75

JAMS AND MARMALADE (Pint or half pint; Must have airtight seal,no paraffin allowed.)

Jams are made from crushed fruits cooked to a smooth consistencythat will mound up on a spoon but not jelly firm. Marmalades containsmall pieces of fruit or citrus peel evenly suspended in a transparentsoft jelly. Butters are pureed fruit cooked to a smooth consistency.These products should be filled to 1/4" of top of standard canning jarsand must be processed in a boiling water bath for airtight seal. Labelon side of jar with contents, processing method, and time.ScorecardSmoothness....................................20 points* Tender fruit with smooth textureFlavor..............................................35 points* Natural fruit flavor, not overpowered with added ingredients orspicesConsistency and Texture ..............30 points* Tender and will mound in spoon; not tough, sticky, or gummy; spreads easilyColor and Clearness .....................10 points* Shiny fruit color; marmalades clear with suspended citrusJar Fill / Process .............................5 points* Filled jars to 1/4" of top of standard canning jars and water bath process

D - 46 Apple Butter 4.25 3.75D - 47 Blackberry, dewberry jam

or conserve 4.25 3.75D - 48 Damson or plum jam 4.25 3.75D - 49 Fig jam 4.25 3.75D - 50 Grape marmalade 4.25 3.75D - 51 Orange marmalade 4.25 3.75D - 52 Peach jam 4.25 3.75D - 53 Pear jam 4.25 3.75D - 54 Strawberry jam 4.25 3.75D - 55 Cherry jam 4.25 3.75

PICKLES AND RELISHES Half pint, pint or quart jars. Must have airtight seal.Label on side of jar as to content, processing method and time.

Size and Shape ......................................10 points* Uniform size and shapeFlavor ......................................................30 points* Natural flavor in fruit pickles. Not over-spicedTexture ...................................................30 points* Firm, not tough, soft or flabbyColor .......................................................15 points* As near natural color as possible (unless specified)Proportion of Pickle to Liquid...............10 points* Jars filled with pickles; liquid to cover and fill spacesJar Fill / Process........................................5 points*Standard canning jars should be filled to 1/2" of top and processed in boiling water bath

D - 56 Beet pickle 4.25 3.75D - 57 Chow Chow 4.25 3.75D - 58 Chili sauce 4.25 3.75D - 59 Cucumber, bread and butter 4.25 3.75D - 60 Cucumber, dill 4.25 3.75D - 61 Cucumber, sour 4.25 3.75D - 62 Cucumber, sweet 4.25 3.75D - 63 Cucumber, relish 4.25 3.75D - 64 Green tomato pickle 4.25 3.75D - 65 Mustard pickle 4.25 3.75D - 66 Peach sweet pickle 4.25 3.75D - 67 Pear sweet pickle 4.25 3.75D - 68 Pepper relish 4.25 3.75D - 69 Watermelon rind 4.25 3.75D - 70 Pickled okra 4.25 3.75D - 71 Hot pepper in vinegar 4.25 3.75

HONEYD - 72 Best jar strained honey 4.00 3.00D - 73 Best jar chunk honey 4.00 3.00

SPECIAL CANNING AWARDSFrom the blue ribbon winners in the general canning exhibitthere shall be selected the two best exhibits in each class.

FRUITSFIRST PLACE $6.00SECOND PLACE 4.00

VEGETABLESFIRST PLACE $6.00SECOND PLACE 4.00

PICKLES & RELISHESFIRST PLACE $6.00SECOND PLACE 4.00

JAMS & JELLIESFIRST PLACE $6.00SECOND PLACE 4.00

DEPARTMENT E - CANNING - JUNIOR DIVISION(9-18 years old)Non-compete policy for children: Any items exhibited by youthunder 9 years of age should be entered in the appropriate juniordivision category but will receive a ribbon and $1.00 cash awardfor participation. Age of exhibitor is their age on September 26,2010.

Please check labeling requirements and scorecards and otherinformation under appropriate category in adult division.

E - 1 Applesauce 3.00 2.00E - 2 Peaches 3.00 2.00E - 3 Pears 3.00 2.00E - 4 String beans 3.00 2.00E - 5 Tomatoes 3.00 2.00E - 6 Tomato juice 3.00 2.00E - 7 Blackberry jam 4.00 3.75E - 8 Grape jam 3.25 3.75E - 9 Peach jam 3.25 3.75E - 10 Plum jam 3.25 3.75E - 11 Strawberry jam 3.25 3.75E - 12 Apple jelly 3.25 3.75E - 13 Grape jelly 3.25 3.75

DEPARTMENT F - BREAD, CAKE, CANDY, & COOKIES

1.All entries should be made by the exhibitor. For example, sharing batches of cookies, biscuits, etc. is not allowed.

2. Use of commercially prepared mixes are not acceptable exceptwhen noted.

3. Submit an accurate recipe with each entry. Recipes may be pub-lished. Cover the recipe with plastic wrap and tape it to the bottom ofthe paper plate.

4. All baked goods, except decorated cakes, will be discarded at fairclosing. Exhibitor will receive any ribbon and premium moniesawarded.

KKIIDDDDIIEE LLAANNDD RRIIDDEESS

Did you know that the Vance County Regional Fair has rides for all

ages. We know that many children attend the fair each year. That’s

why we’ve created a special kiddie land area with rides that are

perfect for our small friends. Nothing brings out a great big smile

like one of our kiddie rides - especially our classic carousel.

DEPARTMENT E - CANNING - JUNIOR DIVISION(9-18 years old)

DEPARTMENT F - BREAD, CAKE, CANDY, & COOKIES JOINTHEFUN!

Livestock ShowSaturday, October 2 • 1:00 PM

Great Food

Exhibits Games

Midway byAmusements of America

FREE SHOWSFREE EVENTS

AND MORE!

Amazing Animals

Family FARMFun Area

AAggrriiccuullttuurreeExhibits

Bird & Poultry

Exhibit

HorseS!HorseS!HorseS!

robinson’sRacing Pigs

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Admission / Ride Specials

Fair Hours of Operation

Gates Open: Tuesday - Friday, 5 PM;

Saturday, 10 AM.

Site Address

Highway 39 • 1427 East Andrews Avenue

Henderson, NC

Phone / EMail

(252) 226-0551

info@vancecountyfair.com

Additional Fair Information

www.vancecountyfair.com www.vancecountyfair.com

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Join the fun!

Single ride tickets are available every day.

Vance CountyREGIONAL FAIR

2010Exhibitor Guide

Tuesday, September 28OOPPEENNIINNGG DDAAYY && SSEENNIIOORR CCIITTIIZZEENNSS DDAAYY Gate: Adults, $5.00; Children, $3.00. Senior Citizens Free Admission.

Rides: Kiddie Handstamp - $10 (kiddie rides only)

Wednesday, September 29KKIIDDSS DDAAYYGate: Adults, $5.00; School Children, Free Admission until 7 PM.

Rides: Handstamp - $15.00

Thursday, September 30KKIIDDSS DDAAYY Gate: Adults, $5.00; School Children, Free Admission until 7 PM.

Rides: Handstamp - $15.00

Friday, October 1FFAAIIRRTTAASSTTIICC FFRRIIDDAAYYGate: Adults, $5.00; Children, $3.00

Rides: Handstamp, 5 PM - 1 AM, $20; Discounted Handstamp, 10 PM - Midnight, $12.

Saturday, October 2SSUUPPEERR SSAATTUURRDDAAYYGate: 10:00 AM - Noon, $3 Admission; Noon - Closing, $5.00, Children - $3.00.

Rides: All rides from 10 AM - 4 PM are only one dollar each.

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