Iowa County FairJuly 15 - 18, 2010

2010 Iowa County Extension Council

Iowa County Extension Staff

2010 Iowa County 4-H Committee

2010 Iowa County 4-H Youth Council

Iowa County Fair, Inc. 2010 Officers

Associate Members

2010 Iowa County Fair Directors

Iowa County FFA Advisors

Fair Veterinarian

Gene Mohling, Regional Extension Education DirectorMary Kaiser, County Youth CoordinatorAngie Nolte, Office Assistant

Julie HarrimanSheryl KokeshAmanda Martin

Mary Beth MillerMorgan MillerAaron Meyer

Diana RobertsAJ SchnebbeSteve Streeper

Allen Grabau, PresidentMark Albert, Vice-President

Jeana Heitman, SecretaryDietrich Johnson, Treasurer

Dave BralTerry/Sue Jones

Kyle HeitmanKim/Kenton Doehrman

Al MiselDiana Roberts

Andy Rowe, Marengo FFAKristin Flander, English Valley FFA

Mike Malloy, Williamsburg FFAMarcia Kilgard, Iowa Mennonite FFA

Veterinary Medical Center, Williamsburg

Marissa AndersonErin BaackHayley BlytheBridgette BrennemanBrock BrennemanJarett DonohoeHannah HeitshusenJeffrey Jensen

Bryce KokeshZach LukasTrent MaschmannAmanda Martin Lana MillerMary Beth MillerMorgan MillerKatie Moore

Maggie Moore Michelle OwensCeleste RayMary SchmidtTy StallmanBethany Welsh

Mike BohrnSally CookJohn GahringBrad GlandorfArec HeitmanAmy JahlasKim Jones

Sheryl KokeshKatie MooreTim MooreRandy/Candace OsweilerCharlie PowellTim/Cara Roberts

Margaret SchumacherGeorge ScottCathy SmithSean Wetjen

Michael BottMatt BrennemanRussell J. Collingwood

Brad GlandorfAJ SchnebbeJoe Semler

Julie SmithDavid VolkensSean Wetjen

Advisors – Laura Murphy and Stacy Sickles

4-H Club LeadersAmana Achievers

Lisa KokeshDixci Larson

Clover HoppersRandy Schmidt

Crossroads 4-HJulie Harriman

Ralph Miller

Dayton RocketsJanice Semler

Melinda SemlerLisa Zimmerman

Fairview ZippersJill Jensen

Diane Wilson

Green Go GettersNicki Bullard

Annette ShannahanGloria Yoder

Hilton Happy HustlersAmy HarrisonChris Prizler

Hilton Willing WorkersWendy HagenDiana RobertsNancy Welsh

L&W FeedersTim MooreDan Ray

Angela Tjaden

Lincoln Loyal LeadersBetty Harp

Diane Maschmann

Parnell PeppersErin EichhornSharon Helt

Pilot 4-H’ersGreg Guenther

Theresa Heitman

Troy York HawkeyesKathy JonesSusie Jones

Williamsburg 4-Leaf Clovers

Cara Roberts

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and lifeskills.

Table of Contents2010 Family & Consumer Sciences & S.E.E. Judging Schedule ...6

Iowa County Fair Schedule ..............................................................8

General Rules and Regulations ....................................................12Judges and Judging .................................................................12Protests ....................................................................................12Youth Division ...........................................................................13Ownership Requirements .........................................................13Eligibility of Exhibitors ...............................................................14Set-up and Clean-up ................................................................14Early Release ...........................................................................16Entries ......................................................................................16Weather Related .......................................................................16

Iowa Youth Code of Ethics ............................................................17Champion Salute ..........................................................................204-H and FFA Market Livestock Sale .............................................20

Livestock Department ....................................................................22Superintendents ...........................................................................22General Rules and Regulations ...................................................22

Feed, Bedding, and Show Equipment ......................................25Herdsmanship ..........................................................................25Showmanship ...........................................................................26Selection of Champions............................................................26Livestock Exhibitors Dress Requirements ................................27Back Numbers for Livestock Shows .........................................28Produce of Dam Rules .............................................................28

Health Requirements......................................................................29General Interpretation of Health Rules .........................................29

Swine ........................................................................................29Sheep and Goats......................................................................30Poultry and Birds ......................................................................30Dogs .........................................................................................30

Livestock Rules ..............................................................................31Beef Division ................................................................................31

Market Beef ..............................................................................32

Bucket/Bottle Calf .....................................................................35Beef Heifers ..............................................................................36

Dairy Division................................................................................38Dairy Cattle ...............................................................................40Dairy Goats...............................................................................41*Any Registered doe needs papers corresponding to their tag and tattoo.* Present papers during check-in.Meat Goats ...............................................................................41Open Dairy Kiddie Kapers ........................................................43

Swine Division ..............................................................................44Sheep Division .............................................................................48

Breeding Sheep ........................................................................49Market Sheep ...........................................................................50

Equine Division .............................................................................52Halter Classes ..........................................................................53Open Stick Horse Kiddie Kappers ............................................54Performance Classes ...............................................................56Fun and Games Classes ..........................................................584-H Youth Team Grooming Contest ..........................................58

Dog ...............................................................................................62Obedience ................................................................................62Showmanship ...........................................................................64

Poultry ..........................................................................................65Rabbits .........................................................................................66

4-Class Rabbit Classes ............................................................666-Class Rabbit Classes ............................................................67

Science, Engineering, and Expressive Arts .................................68Superintendents ...........................................................................68Educational Presentations Superintendents, Share-the-Fun and Working Exhibits ........................................68General Rules and Regulations ...................................................68

Horticulture ...............................................................................72Agriculture and Natural Resources...........................................75

Science, Mechanics & Engineering ..............................................78KINZE Manufacturing Sweepstakes .............................................80

Personal Development .............................................................81Issues .......................................................................................824-H History/Family Heritage .....................................................82Photography .............................................................................83Visual Arts .................................................................................86Kits or Preformed Molds ...........................................................90FFA Farm Mechanics Division ..................................................90

Family & Consumer Sciences Department ..................................93Superintendents ...........................................................................93General Rules and Regulations ...................................................93

Child Development ...................................................................95Clothing ....................................................................................96Consumer & Management........................................................97Food & Nutrition........................................................................982009 4-H Go The Distance! Special Exhibit Class .................102Home Improvement ................................................................103Clothing Selection Contest - Purchased Garment ..................105Fashion Revue - Constructed Garment ..................................106The $15 Challenge .................................................................107

Communication Programs ...........................................................109Superintendents .........................................................................109

Educational Presentations ......................................................109Working Exhibits ..................................................................... 110Share-the-Fun ........................................................................ 110Pride of Iowa Contest ............................................................. 1114-H Extemporaneous Speaking Contest ................................ 1124-H Poster Communications................................................... 114

Iowa County Cattlemen Pee Wee Bucket/Bottle Calf Show ..... 116

Fair Board Pie Contest ................................................................. 117

Creative Arts Open Class Division ............................................. 118Superintendents ......................................................................... 118General Rules and Regulations ................................................. 118

Department 1 - Arts and Crafts ............................................... 119Department 2 – Basket Weaving & Caning ............................ 119Department 3 – Wood Crafts .................................................. 119Department 4 – Painting & Drawing .......................................120Department 5 - Photography ..................................................120Department 6 – Hobbies.........................................................120Department 7 – Heritage ........................................................120Department 8 – Christmas In July ..........................................120Department 9 - Textiles ...........................................................121Department 10 – Crochet .......................................................121Department 11 – Tatting .........................................................122Department 12 – Knitting ........................................................122Department 13 - Quilts ...........................................................122Department 14 - Fruits and Vegetables ..................................123Department 15 - Flowers ........................................................124Department 16 - Flower Show ................................................125Department 17 - Products of the Kitchen ...............................126

Tuesday, July 13, 2010(Times are approximate!)

CHECK-IN TIME

Lunch BreakNoon - 12:30 pm

CLUB

Amana AchieversPilot 4-H’ersL&W Feeders

Youth Council

7:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

Anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Lincoln Loyal LeadersDayton RocketsHilton Happy Hustlers

Hilton Willing WorkersClover Hoppers

Crossroads 4-HGreen Go GettersParnell Peppers

Marengo FFAEnglish Valleys FFAWilliamsburg FFA

Fairview ZippersTroy York HawkeyesWilliamsburg 4-Leaf Clovers

Leaders must be present when their club is judging.

Club booth set-upTuesday: 8 a.m. until judging is complete

Wednesday: 8 a.m. until noon

Family & Consumer Sciences and S.E.E. Judging Schedule

Iowa County Fair ScheduleJune - TBA

Saturday, July 10

Tuesday, July 13

Wednesday, July 14

Thursday, July 15

July 10 ............. Fashion Revue & Clothing Selection Judging - TBA

9 am-noon ....... Set-up

8 am................. Family & Consumer Sciences and S.E.E. Judging8 am................. Bucket Bottle interviews during club judging 8 am - 2 pm ..... Club Booth Set-up (or until judging is finished)6 pm - 8 pm ..... Open Class Check-In

8 am -10 am .... Open Class Check-In8 am - noon ..... Club Booth Set-up12 Noon ........... Open Class Judging4 pm -6 pm ...... Swine, Sheep and Meat Goats Check-In4 pm- 8 pm ...... Horse, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Beef Check-In6 pm- 8 pm ...... Rabbit and Poultry Check-In8 pm................. Parking Spot Auction - Show Ring

8 am – 9 pm..... Zentmire Hall Open8 am................. Rabbit Show9 am – 9 pm..... Open Class Exhibit Room Open9 am................. Sheep Show -- Breeding -- Market10 am............... KINZE Judging11 am ............... Poultry Show12 Noon ........... Working Exhibits in Zentmire Hall9:30 am – 7 pm .. Varied Industries Building Open

1 pm................. Dairy Show/Dairy Goat to Follow2-7 pm ............ Pony-Go-Round Pony Rides2:30 pm............ Livestock Judging3 pm - ?? ......... Sweet Corn Feed Fundraiser4 pm................. Market Goat Show5 pm................. Steak Supper- Livestock Sale Committee5:30 pm............ Pie Auction - Show Ring6 pm................. Pee-Wee Bucket Bottle Show - Sponsored by Iowa County Cattlemen7 pm................. Bucket Bottle Show

Thursday, July 15 cont.

Friday, July 16 - Senior Citizen’s Day8 am – 9 pm..... Zentmire Hall Open8:30 am............ Educational Presentations in Zentmire Hall9 am – 9 pm..... Open Class Exhibit Room Open 9 am................. Swine Show9 am................. Horse Show -- Halter -- Drill Team Performance -- Performance10 am............... Iowa County Supervisors Mtg, East Annex-Courthouse10 am – 2 pm... Senior Citizen’s Activities - Tent12 Noon – 9 pm .. Varied Industries Open1 pm................. Annual Fairboard Meeting - Show Ring2-7 pm ............ Pony-Go-Round Pony Rides3 pm................. Dog Show – Show Arena5 pm................. Swine Load-Out (Except Sale Pigs)6 pm................. Big Top entertainment -- Little Mr. & Miss Iowa County Contest -- Friend of the Fair Award -- 4-H Fashion Revue & Clothing Selection Show -- Miss Iowa County Crowning -- Share-the-Fun8 pm................. “Gold Rush” - Tent

Saturday, July 17 - Kid’s Day

Sunday, July 18 - Champion Salute

8 am – 9 pm..... Zentmire Hall Open8 am - 12 pm ... Dog Trials - Horse Arena9 am - 9 pm ..... Open Class Exhibit Room Open10 am............... Breeding Beef Show10 am............... Pride of Iowa – Zentmire Hall11 am ............... Advanced Feeders - Sale Barn12 Noon – 4 pm ...Kids Day Activities 12 Noon – 9 pm ...Varied Industries Building Open12:30 pm.......... Market Beef Show1 pm................. Kiddie Pedal Pull, sponsored by Marengo FFA1 pm................. Watermelon Feed, sponsored by Farm Bureau1 pm................. Pony Pullers- Track1 pm................. Horse Kiddie Kapers2-7 pm ............ Pony-Go-Round Pony Rides2 pm................. Horse Grooming Contest4 pm................. Celebrity Horse Show5 pm................. Horse Show - Fun & Games6 pm................. Bill Riley Talent Show - Tent 8 – 10 pm......... Youth Dance9 pm................. Campground Movies

8 am – 6 pm..... Zentmire Hall Open8 am - 12 pm ... Dog Herding - Horse Arena9 am................. Appreciation Breakfast – Zentmire Hall 9 am – 6 pm..... Open Class Exhibit Room Open11 am ............... Ag Olympics, sponsored by Youth Council1 pm................. State Fair Exhibitors meeting & photos - Zentmire Hall2:30 pm............ Champion Salute - Senior Awards, KINZE Awards, SEE & FCS Awards, Communication Awards, Livestock Awards3:30 pm............ Livestock Sale - Livestock Sale Supper during sale6:00 pm............ 4-H, FFA & Open Class exhibits Released 7:00 pm............ Clean Up Selected AreasTo Be Determined ... Horse Exhibitors Release and Tear Down Horse Stalls

Saturday, July 24 - Clean-up9 am - Noon ..... Fair Clean Up - all clubs, unless you’ve been released by Fairboard Representative**This schedule is subject to changes. **

Fair ContactsIowa County Fair Office, Zentmire Hall, 319-642-5406Iowa County Extension Office, 319-642-5504 or during the fair, next to the show ring

If a 4-H’er is unable to pick up an exhibit at release time, these steps will be followed:

- The 4-H’er needs to contact the superintendent and arrange pick-up time.- The club assigned to clean the area will clean around delayed release exhibit. They may move the exhibit to facilitate cleaning.- The 4-H’er will pick up the delayed exhibit and clean up area.

4-H’ers who cannot pick up their exhibits at release time need to inform the superintendents at the earliest possible time

to make appropriate arrangements.

General Rules & Regulations1. The Iowa County Fair Management reserves the final and absolute right

to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard hereto or otherwise arising out of incidents connected with the Fair.

2. PARKING ON THE GROUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. ALL VEHICLES ARE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BARN AREAS BY 8:00 A.M. EVERY MORNING!

3. Camping will be allowed on the Fairgrounds during the Fair if the following stipulations are met: a) camping will be allowed only in designated areas assigned and marked by the Fair Board, b) you must pre-register, be assigned a camp space and pay at the Fair Board Office in Zentmire Hall, c) there MUST be a parent or leader present at all times to supervise, d) if electricity is used, there will be a $10.00 per night charge, and e) 4-day minimum stay. To reserve a camping space call (319) 642-5406 or theiowacountyfair.com. Pre-paid by June 15 cost of $10 per day. After June 15, $15 per day.

4. Fair visitors and exhibitors not conducting themselves in an appropriate manner will be asked to leave the grounds. Exhibitors will lose premium money and awards.

5. Consumption of an Alcoholic beverage by 4-H and FFA exhibitors will result in the forfeiture of all premiums and awards and exclusion from exhibiting the following year.

Judges and Judging

6. The judge’s decision will be final in all cases. Judges shall report to the superintendent any exhibitor who interferes with the judging. In case of any interference, the superintendent may demand a proper apology or withhold any premium previously awarded and exclude any further entries by such an exhibitor in classes yet to be judged.

7. The management will not be liable for errors of committees or clerks in placing premium cards. All awards will be made as shown by the clerk’s books.

Protests

8. ALL PROTESTS OF ANY NATURE MUST BE IN WRITING AND FILED WITH SUPERINTENDENT of the department from which the complaint arises before the end of the fair. Such complaints will be given consideration by superintendent and 4-H Committee.

Youth Division

Should general and specific rules conflict, specific rules will govern. Any violation of listed rules and regulations will be sufficient reason for forfeiting all privileges and premiums.

9. The Iowa County Fair management will exercise all possible care to insure the safety of animals and articles exhibited by 4-H’ers during the show, but under no circumstances will they be responsible for any loss, injury, or damage.

10. Exhibitor Conduct: Exhibitors are expected to be cooperative, courteous, and be good 4-H and FFA representatives in the show ring, barns, and exhibit hall. They are also expected to treat their animals in a humane manner. Discipline problems can cancel premium money earned.

11. ALL livestock exhibits must be checked in by 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 14. Exhibitors of livestock will be required to keep their stalls open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the duration of the Fair and must place their name and name of particular breed to which each animal belongs, in a conspicuous place on their respective stall or pen, on a card available at the 4-H office.

12. All exhibitors Family & Consumer Sciences, and Science, Engineering and Expressive Arts will check in on Tuesday, July 13. They will be judged by club that day. Exhibitors must wear a 4-H or FFA T-shirt on judging day.

13. For the safety of all, only exhibitors, only immediate family and 4-H Club leaders can handle livestock.

14. NO exhibits are allowed to leave Zentmire Hall before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 18. NO livestock exhibits will leave the fairgrounds before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 18. Exhibitors requiring late entry or leaving before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 18 must submit a written request to the Extension Office by July 1st. Requests for early dismissal of any exhibit to attend other shows is highly discouraged. All written requests will be reviewed by the 4-H Committee and written permission granted or denied. Violation of this ruling will result in the forfeiture of all premiums and awards and exclusion from exhibiting the following year.

15. Livestock exhibits will unload by their respective barns (beef by the beef barn, swine by the swine barn, etc.)

16. All exhibits must be removed from the Fairgrounds by 12: 00 Noon, Monday, July 19.

Ownership Requirements

17. With the following exceptions, all animals and birds must be owned by the 4-H’er, or in partnership with a family member, and identified

to an individual 4-H’er. When registration papers are involved (e.g. purebred beef heifer, dairy goats, etc) the papers must be in the 4-H’ers name or show a logical family relationship.

18. Exceptions to ownership: In classes where the primary emphasis of evaluation is the skill level of the 4-H’er (e.g. horse classes with the exception of halter, and dog obedience classes when the 4-H’er is the trainer) ownership of the animal is not required; however, the 4-H’er should take an active role in the care of the animal. Animals in this category still must be identified on the appropriate form.

19. Exception to individual identification: If a family includes more 4-H’ers than horses, more than one 4-H’er may identify a horse; however, in this situation a 4-H’er cannot identify more than one horse.

Eligibility of Exhibitors

20. Grade Divisions for Exhibitors: Cloverbuds --- Under Grade 4 Junior --- Grades 4-6 Intermediate --- Grades 7-8 Senior --- Grades 9-12

21. Cloverbuds can show exhibits in Family & Consumer Sciences and S.E.E. departments ONLY. NO pets or livestock. Cloverbuds will talk with the judge and receive a participation ribbon.

22. Eligibility of BOTH 4-H and FFA members ends the summer after graduation.

23. In the case of judging contests, any school training above that of high school rank will make the members ineligible for county competition.

24. A 4-H member must have completed grade 5-12 (or that equivalent) to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair in S.E.E., Family & Consumer Sciences, and Livestock.

Set-up and Clean-up

25. 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters that do not assist with set-up and clean-up will forfeit premiums.

26. When you are scheduled for clean-up of various sites during the fair, you must report to the 4-H office to be marked off the schedule. Grounds clean-up people can pick up a garbage bag at the 4-H office when they check in.

27. Stall Clean-Up – Each club member is responsible for cleaning his or her assigned stall at the close of the fair. The club designated for clean-up will complete final cleaning for the assigned club area.

28. If a 4-H event is held in the tent, 4-H’ers are responsible for clean-up.

Early Release

29. Any change in the schedule due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, will be announced on local media.

Entries

30. ALL ENTRY FORMS, GREEN CARDS and FEES ARE DUE MONDAY, JUNE 14TH, no late entries will be accepted.

31. Livestock Entries: You may exhibit an animal ONLY if it has been identified on the Livestock I.D. due to the Extension Office by May 17.

32. Horse Stall Fees - $50 per family will be charged for all horse exhibitors. A full refund will be given to all families who assist with both the set-up and tear-down of stalls. A $25 refund will be given to families who assist with either set-up or tear-down of stalls. Fees not refunded will be deposited in the Iowa County Fair horse account.

Weather Related

32. If the horse arena cannot be used due to weather conditions, the horse show will begin 60 minutes after the swine show. Class size maximum 5 horses per class.

Beef (Breeding, Market and Return Bucket/Bottle) $10.00/ head Bucket/Bottle $3.00/head Clothing Participants $1.00/ exhibit Communication Participants $1.00/ exhibit Dairy Cattle $10.00/ head FCS/SEE Exhibits (Non-Livestock) $1.00/ exhibitGoats (Meat and Dairy) $5.00/penHorse $10.00/ headPoultry $1.00/ exhibit Rabbit $1.00/ exhibit Sheep $5.00/penSwine $5.00/pen

Iowa County Entry Fees:

Iowa Youth Code of EthicsYouth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike ways at all times. Youth represent the entire program and their behavior reflects on their parents, leaders, club and the entire youth program. All adults involved with the youth program, leaders as well as parents, are expected to set positive examples and serve as positive role models by what they say and do. Any youth who breaks the code of ethics or allows another person (adult or peer) to talk them into violating the code of ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibiting at this and future exhibitions including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state or regional exhibitions.

Youth agree to follow these guidelines:1. I will do my own work, appropriate for my age and physical

and mental development. This includes research and writing of exhibit explanations, preparing exhibits (such as sewing, cooking, refinishing, etc), care and grooming of animals, etc. Adult assistance should help guide and support me, not do it for me.

2. All exhibits will be a true representation of my work. Any attempt to take credit for other’s work, alter the conformation of animals, or alter their performance is prohibited. Copyright violation or allowing others to complete your exhibit is considered misrepresentation and is prohibited.

3. I will treat all people and animals with respect. I will provide appropriate care for animals.

4. I will present exhibits that are safe for consumption. All food exhibits will be safe to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other exhibits will be safe for judges to evaluate and for exhibition.

5. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be safe for consumers, and shall have met all withdrawal times for all medications, and be free of violative drug residue.

6. If any animal requires medical treatment while at the fair or exhibition, only a licensed veterinarian may administer the treatment. All medications that are administered shall be done according to the label instructions of the medication used.

7. My animal’s appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means, including medications, external applications and

surgical procedures. Any animal that is found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the show, and have penalties assessed against the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibition.

8. I will follow all ownership and possession rules and, if requested, will provide the necessary documentation.

9. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibition, according to the state health requirements as printed in the premium book of the fair or exhibition. I will provide animal health certificates from a licensed veterinarian upon request from the management of the fair or exhibition.

10. By my entering an animal in this fair or exhibition, I am giving consent to the management of the fair or exhibition to obtain any specimens of urine, salvia, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. If the laboratory report on the analysis of any sample indicates a presence of forbidden drugs, this shall be evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian to prove otherwise.

11. I am responsible for my exhibit and I will not allow others to violate this code on my behalf. By my entering an exhibit in this fair or exhibition I will accept any disciplinary action taken by the management of this fair or exhibition for any violation of this code of ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition without recourse against the fair or exhibition.

12. I want my exhibit to be an example of how to accept what life has to offer both, good and not so good, and how live with and learn from the outcome.

13. I will not be involved in any illegal activities while participating in 4-H and FFA events, including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco or drug use.

Champion SaluteSunday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m.

4-H and FFA Market Livestock Sale

Sunday, July 18 at 3:30 p.m.GEnERAl RulES:1. 4-H & FFA members showing livestock at the 2010 Iowa County

Fair can participate in the sale.

2. Animals are to be weighed in according to the check-in schedule for fair. All species must be a market/meat animal.

3. The weight recorded at the time of check-in at fair will be used for the sale.

4. Members must provide care (feed, water, cleaning of the stalls, etc.) for their animals each day until they are released.

5. Exhibitors must be present and have their animals clean and groomed in order to sell.

6. Each sale animal must be sound, healthy, and market ready. The weight requirement for market beef animals will be at least 1,000 pounds. The superintendents, fair veterinarian, or a Livestock Sale Committee Member will make this determination.

7. The sale committee reserves the right to make any changes in the sale rules.

8. Any violation of these rules will eliminate the exhibitor from this year’s sale and next year’s sale.

All Champion, Reserve Champion, Showmanship, Family & Consumer Sciences and S.E.E. State Fair Winners and Communication Winners will be asked to participate in the Parade of Champions. Exhibitors must wear clean blue or black jeans and a club/chapter or county 4-H or FFA T-shirt or a plain white shirt. Entry for the Parade of Champions into the show ring will be from the WEST end by club and exit to the east end, no projects, trophies or animals are necessary.

9. Selling at the Iowa County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale is a privilege, and if you have not met the requirements, you will not sell.

10. Each 4-H & FFA member is eligible to sell one large and/or one small animal, unless a member has two (2) animals that receive Grand and Reserve Grand Champion – then both may be sold at the sale.

11. All animals that go through the sale arena are NOT eligible to participate in any 4-H classes following the sale.

12. When an animal is sold through the sale, it shall change ownership at that time and cannot be sold back to the 4-H or FFA member.

13. Order of the sale: We will start the sale with flower buckets and continue to

sell them throughout the salePoultry/Rabbits Sheep/Meat Goat Hogs Beef

14. In each species the sale will follow in this order: Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion followed by randomly drawn for remaining livestock.

15. There will be a $1.00 non-refundable entry fee for the sale. This will be due at the time of sign-up for the sale.

16. ALL deadlines for the sale are as follows with the exception of Swine:

Rabbits & Poultry – Thursday at 5:30 p.m.Sheep/Meat Goat – Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Hogs- Immediately following the Swine ShowBeef – Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

17. Each exhibitor MUST wear a clean, white 4-H T-shirt and blue or black jeans in the sale arena.

18. Copies of thank you notes to the buyers must be turned in to Sale Committee within 30 days of sale to Diane Maschmann (PO Box 524, Victor, IA 52347).

19. Scholarship Award Applications are due December 1st of your graduating year of High School to Diane Maschmann. Scholarships will be received the next year.

20. All announcements on sale day will take precedence over any and all printed materials.

Livestock DepartmentSuperintendents

General Rules & Regulations

Beef ...............Bob Gorsch, George Hunt, Kurt Meyer, George Scott Dairy & Goats ............. John Gahring, Amy Harrison, George Hunt,

Daryl NewberryDog ....................................................... Randy Osweiler, Jenn WalzHorse ............................ Tim Moore, Charlie Powell, Ashley WilsonRabbits ........................ Cara Roberts, Nancy Welsh & Heidi WelshPoultry ........................................................................ Cara RobertsSheep ................................ Allen Grabau, Aaron Meyer, Joe SemlerSwine .................................. Mike Borhn, Todd Roberts, Mike SmithSale ............... Allen Grabau, Bob Gorsch, Dwight/Denise Heitman,

Lois Kovar, Diane Maschmann, Marna Mohr, Mike Smith

1. Each livestock exhibit must be shown by the 4-H or FFA member who enters it, unless sickness prevents or two animals owned by one member are shown in the same class. In either case, another 4-H or FFA member (as defined in Eligibility of Exhibitors) will be permitted to show for the owner.

2. 4-H and FFA animals are to be groomed by the 4-H/FFA exhibitor as much as possible with assistance from immediate family members (Mother, Father, Brother or Sister) or other Iowa County Fair exhibitors.

3. All barns and pens must be cleaned by 9:00 a.m. each day.

4. All animals will be housed in barns for the entire fair. No animal will be allowed more than 100 feet from barns, washrack and showring.

5. Animals with disposition problems may be asked to leave the fairgrounds at the discretion of the superintendents.

6. NO EXHIBITS MAY BE REMOVED UNTIL AFTER 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 18, WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.

7. Any exhibitor who removes an exhibit from the Fairgrounds prior to release time without special permission from the 4-H Committee will lose premium money, any awards won by that exhibit and the privilege to show next year. If a Champion exhibit is disqualified, the Reserve exhibit becomes Champion and the 3rd place exhibit (if one is picked) becomes Reserve Champion.

8. An animal that is enrolled and identified as a 4-H or FFA project in any other county may not be enrolled and identified as a 4-H or FFA project in Iowa County.

9. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects of conformation in animals exhibited will be considered as fraud and deception. No unnatural means of providing an animal feed, water, or other fluid (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition at the Iowa County Fair and all fairs holding membership in the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.

10. FAIR EXHIBITORS, FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR ANIMALS TRAINED SO THAT YOUR PROJECT WILL NOT BE A HAZARD TO YOU OR OTHER EXHIBITORS AND FAIR GUESTS.

11. ALL beef and dairy MUST BE double-tied -- neck straps as well as halter. All goats must be tied or fenced in.

12. Livestock exhibits will receive blue, red, or white premium ribbons. First and second place entries in each class will receive purple and lavender First Place and Second Place ribbons regardless of the premium ribbon received. As stated under “Selection of Champions,” however, only animals receiving blue premium ribbons will be considered for Champion or Reserve Champion honors. Purple and lavender double streamer rosette ribbons will be awarded to the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Beef Heifer, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Animal, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Swine, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Poultry, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat and Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Goat.

13. Exhibitor MUST be a blue ribbon winner to be eligible to win a trophy.

14. With the following exceptions, all animals and birds must be owned by the 4-H’er, or in partnership with a family member, and identified to an individual 4-H’er. When registration papers are involved (e.g. purebred beef heifer, dairy goats, etc.) the papers must be in the 4-H’ers name or show a logical family relationship.

15. Exceptions to ownership: In classes where the primary emphasis of evaluation is the skill level of the 4-H’er (e.g. horse classes with the exception of halter, and dog obedience classes when the 4-H’er is the

trainer) ownership of the animal is not required; however, the 4-H’er should take an active role in the care of the animal. Animals in this category still must be identified on the appropriate form.

16. Exception to individual identification: If a family includes more 4-H’ers than horses, more than one 4-H’er may identify a horse; however, in this situation a 4-H’er cannot identify more than one horse.

17. All livestock barns will be CLOSED between the hours of 11 PM and 5 AM. No one will be allowed in the barns during that time.

Feed, Bedding, and Show Equipment

All exhibitors will need to furnish their own feed and any show equipment necessary.

NO STRAW FOR BEDDING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS!!

Herdsmanship

Herdsmanship will be judged between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day to observe the condition of each individual’s Beef, Bucket/Bottle Calf, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Horse, Rabbit, Poultry, and Goat exhibit(s). Exhibits will not be judged earlier than 2 hours after a show. Blue, Red or White markers will be posted on stall cards each time the exhibit is judged on the following criteria:1. CLEANLINESS OF ALLEYS - Alleys swept clean, free of dust and

straw. 2. CLEANLINESS OF STALLS - Bedding adequate, bright, clean,

and in place; animals securely tied or penned; manure hauled out and deposited in proper place.

3. CLEANLINESS OF STORAGE AREA 4. ARRANGEMENT OF EXHIBITS AND STALL CARDS -

Exhibits lined up in attractive manner; big objectionable boxes out of the way; hay and bedding neat and orderly; cards readable from alley; cards neatly arranged; cards are clean and filled out properly.

5. APPEARANCE OF ANIMALS - Animals clean and brushed; animals in stalls or pens between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Showmanship

Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Winner Showmanship classes will be conducted in the Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Rabbit, Dog, Poultry, Goat and Horse Shows. You must exhibit in project area at the current fair to be eligible to show in any showmanship class.

Junior Showmanship - All members exhibiting in the Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Rabbit, Dog, Poultry, Goat or Horse Division, who have completed grade 4, 5, or 6, are encouraged to compete in the Junior Showmanship Class. Junior winners cannot compete again in the junior class they have won, but will be allowed to compete in the Intermediate Division the following year.

Intermediate Showmanship- Contestants are those who have completed grades 7-8 or who have won Junior Showmanship in previous years. Intermediate exhibitors in Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Rabbit, Dog, Poultry, Goat and Beef are eligible to enter if they wish. Intermediate winners cannot compete again in the intermediate class they have won, but will be allowed to compete in the Senior Division the following year.

Senior Showmanship - Contestants are those who have completed grade 9-12, or who have won Junior and Intermediate Showmanship in previous years. Senior exhibitors in Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Rabbit, Dog, Poultry, Goat and Beef are eligible to enter if they wish. Previous Senior Showmanship winners are not eligible to compete in the Senior Showmanship Class they have won. Ribbons will be awarded Champion Showman in each division where five or more members are competing.

Winner’s Showmanship - Contestants are those who have completed grade 7-12, who are current and previous winners of Senior Showmanship, and previous winners of Winner’s Showmanship. Showmanship ranking will be based on:

• Neatness of appearance.• Attitude and alertness in the show ring.• Manner in which the member shows their animals.

Selection of Champions

Any animal receiving a red or white ribbon will not be considered for Champion or Reserve Champion honors, including ribbons and trophies.

Market Beef - The first and second place winners in the blue ribbon group in each weight division will be eligible to compete for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef. In order to be eligible to compete in the championship classes, a steer must have gained 2.4 pounds per day on feed and a heifer must have gained 2.2 pounds per day on feed.

Beef Heifers - The age of beef heifers will determine class. The first and second place heifer of each class will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion in each breed. The Champion and Reserve Champion of each breed class will be eligible to compete for Champion Overall Beef Female and Reserve Champion Overall Beef Female.

Market Lamb - The first and second place winners in the blue ribbon group in each weight division will be eligible for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion. Champion and Reserve Champion will be declared and ribbons awarded for Pen of Three.

Market Swine - The first and second place winners in the blue ribbon group in each weight division will be eligible for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion. Champion and Reserve Champions will be declared and ribbons awarded for Pen of Three.

Dairy Heifers - The age of dairy will determine class. The first and second place heifer of each class will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion in each breed. There will be a Senior Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Animal and a Junior Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Animal. Only Breed Champions and Reserve Breed Champions are eligible to compete in Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Animal Classes.

livestock Exhibitors Dress Requirements

Fair exhibitors need to be clean and neat when exhibiting or when participating in Fair events. Requirements for appropriate dress:

• Clean, white 4-H or FFA shirts, or clean, white plain T-shirts• Blue or black jeans• No advertising on clothing• No hats/caps

Dairy - Clean T-shirts and white pants

Equine - Western Classes: Long sleeve white shirts, blue jeans, helmet and western boots. English Classes: Long sleeve white shirts, hunt breeches or jodhpurs (jeans are also acceptable), English boots and helmet. Dress to be western or English according to specific class. Fun and game classes youth can wear club or chapter t-shirts. The Fairboard will not assume any responsibility for any injuries caused as a result of not following the rules.

Helmets SHOULD NOT be decorated!

Iowa County Fair and Iowa State Fair: 4-H youth participating in all riding classes MUST wear an American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved head gear with chin strap and properly fitted harness while mounted and riding. All youth are required to wear ASTM/SEI approved headgear whenever mounted.

Iowa County Fair, Iowa State Fair and Iowa State University make no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite

wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries.

Back numbers for livestock Shows

Each exhibitor will be issued one back number to be used in all livestock shows that he/she participates in. If a helper is needed, a second back number will be issued with the exhibitor’s number plus an (a) behind the number. If the back number becomes worn or not legible he/she should come to the 4-H office for a duplicate. Back numbers MUST be worn on the exhibitor’s BACK and be easily read by the judge, helpers, and show management. Failure to wear the correct number in a visible manner will result in disqualification.

Horse exhibitors are to have 2 numbers, one on each side of the saddle. Pick up numbers from the Superintendents table at the horse arena.

Produce of Dam Rules

(Produce of Former 4-H or FFA Heifer for Market Beef, Beef Heifer, and Dairy Heifer)A Produce of Dam is an animal born from a female that was enrolled and carried by the exhibitor as a 4-H or FFA project. For beef exhibitors; a calf born from a former 4-H or FFA beef heifer could be shown in Market Beef Classes if a steer or heifer, or could be shown in the Beef Heifer Classes if a heifer. Animals that are produce of a former 4-H or FFA heifer will be shown in regular age group classes and then will be eligible to show later in the Produce of Dam Class. All ages will be shown together by breed.

Livestock Judging Contest RulesAll eligible 4-H or FFA members will be eligible and encouraged to enter. Beef, Sheep, Dairy, and Swine Classes will be judged. A participant MAY NOT represent both 4-H and FFA. One or the other must be designated before the contest, in order for the contestant to qualify for a team score. A team will consist of 3 or 4 members from one club or chapter. Top 3 highest scores on each team will be used in placing. You may also judge as an individual if you do not have a team.

Livestock Judging Plaque – Club or Chapter .... Marengo Rotary ClubLivestock Judging Plaque – Individual............... Marengo Rotary Club

Livestock Judging Contest Award

Health RequirementsFor Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry and Birds at

County Fairs, 4-H and/or FFA Exhibitions

General Interpretation of Health Rules• Veterinary Medical Center, Williamsburg will be the official show

veterinarian. The Decision of the Official Show Veterinarian will be Final!

• All animals will be inspected at the unloading area, or shortly thereafter by a veterinarian for health eligibility. It is important to have your livestock checked by a veterinarian as soon as possible after arriving at Fairgrounds.

• Exhibits inspected by veterinarians on the grounds will not receive individual health certificates.

• ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS CONDITION WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.

• No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at a County Fair, 4-H and/or FFA Exhibition, but must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an accredited veterinarian. Each show must have an official veterinarian.

• Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited.

SWInE• Swine exhibitors at county fairs that do not require a Certificate of

Veterinary Inspection, must sign and present an owner affidavit that the animals being exhibited did not originate from a quarantined herd and to the best of their knowledge; swine dysentery has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months.

• Native Iowa swine originating from a Stage 4 or lower status county must present a test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that indicate that each swine has had a negative test for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to the show, regardless of the status of the herd, and that lists the individual official identification. Native Iowa swine originating from a Stage 5 status county must present a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing individual official identification. No

pseudorabies testing requirements prior to the exhibition will be necessary for native Iowa swine originating from Stage 5 counties. Electronic identification will not be considered official identification for exhibition purposes. (Iowa is at the Stage 5 level).

• All swine exhibited at the Iowa County Fair will be consigned directly to a slaughter establishment from the exhibition.

• All swine coming to the Iowa County Fair shall be vaccinated for swine erysipelas.

SHEEP AnD GOATS • All sexually intact sheep and goats must have an individual Scrapie

Flock of Origin identification tag or an official registered tattoo registered with USDA.

• Any evidence of club lamb fungus, ringworm, draining abscesses, foot rot, sore mouth, or any other contagious disease will eliminate the animal from the show.

POulTRY AnD BIRDS • All poultry exhibited must come from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid

clean or equivalent flock, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. However, “Market Classes” of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. “Market Classes” of poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high solid partition.

DOGS • Dogs - All dogs exhibited must have a current rabies certificate.

Dogs must also have a certificate of one vaccination for Canine Parvovirus (CPV) and a negative heartworm check.

Livestock RulesBeef Division1. Entries are open to all properly enrolled 4-H or FFA Market

Beef Projects which were weighed and identified on supervised scales during the weigh-in period at a time determined by the 4-H Committee. Maximum weight limit at winter weigh-in is 900 pounds.

2. All beef exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) program.

3. Rate-of-Gain - All market beef will be eligible for rate-of-gain award. They must be identified and weighed at the location and time in December/January set by the 4-H Committee. Rate-of-gain will be determined by dividing the number of days on feed into the difference between the December/January weigh-in weight and Fair weight. (Animals must be weighed as they are brought onto the grounds to obtain rate-of-gain data.) An appropriate manner to show rate-of-gain will be used at the time of judging. The top three (3) gaining market beef will be recognized during the judging of market classes.

4. All market beef are subject to mouthing. Any market beef having the permanent central incisor teeth up in wear are not eligible to show. Such animals are considered as having reached an age beyond that consistent with the intent and purposes of this show.

5. Maximum of 3 market beef animals per member per organization may be shown and two Advance Cattle Feeder pens.

6. All market beef entries must weigh a minimum of 850 lbs. for market heifers, and 900 lbs. for market steers to exhibit in the Market Beef classes. Any entries not meeting this weight requirement will be shown in a feeder class. Entries in the feeder class will not be eligible for division Champion or Grand Champion.

7. Exhibitors who certify with postcard to the Extension Office by February 1, 2010, with the name of the breeder and that a calf was born in Iowa County are eligible for the Iowa County Born & Raised Market Steer Class. The 2 highest-ranking Iowa County Born & Raised calves in each weight class or breed class returns for selection of Grand Champion Iowa County Born & Raised Market Steer.

8. To be eligible for breed classes, steers must have original registration papers presented at check-in time. Steers must also have a tattoo. The tattoo must be reported on the identification form by February 1. Steers without original registration papers or tattoos will be shown in the Crossbred Division.

9. Tattoos will be checked. No illegible or fresh tattoos will be allowed to show.

10. Breed classes will be those recognized by the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association (IJBBA). Additional classes will be at the discretion of the Superintendents.

11. Registered breeds according to IJBBA will be shown in Registered Breed classes. First and second place blue ribbon winners in each Registered Breed will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef Breed.

12. All beef MUST BE double-tied -- neck straps as well as a halter.13. All beef will be housed in barns for the entire fair. No animal will

be allowed more than 100 feet from barns, washrack and showring.

Market Beef

Class 1103 - Market Beef Heifer Class 1110 - Market Beef -- Produce of Dam

Angus 1116 1118Charolais 1120 1122Chianina 1124 1126Hereford 1128 1130Maine Anjou 1132 1134Shorthorn Plus 1136 1138Shorthorn 1140 1142Simmental 1144 1146Crossbred 1148 1150

Breed/Class name

MarketBeef BreedClass numbers

Iowa County Born & Raised Market SteerClass numbers

Class 1170 – Advance Cattle Feeder Pen1. Entries are open to all properly enrolled 4-H and FFA Advanced

Cattle Feeder Projects which were weighed and identified at the Iowa County Market Beef weigh-in.

2. Animals must be weighed as they are brought onto the grounds to obtain Rate of Gain.

3. Must meet all fair health requirements.4. At time of weigh-in at the fair, calves will be mouthed to deter-

mine approximate age. Animals having permanent incisor teeth up in wear will be determined ineligible for the Iowa County Fair.

5. A pen for show will be composed of 3 calves from an identified project and fed as a group.

6. Calves may be of any breed or sex.7. No cows or stags may be shown.8. One calf of the pen may be shown in a market steer class.9. It is recommended that the calves weigh a minimum of 850 lbs.

for heifers and 900 lbs. for steers at show time.10. Calves may be washed, but not curried or clipped for showing

(Exception is the 1 animal that could show in the market class).11. A market price (for record purposes only) will be established

and sent out before the fair.12. Overall placing will be made on basis of on-hoof placing and

interview with each feeder on records and general knowledge of the project.

13. Recognition will be given to:a. Best Carcass Pen of Threeb. Best Carcass Individualc. Best Record

Class 1171 - Club Group of FiveClub groups are limited to one group of 5 head. All club groups must be composed of five animals and owned by three or more exhibitors. These groups must be shown by 4-H or FFA members. The exhibitors of each club group must belong to the club making the entry.

Grand Champion Market Beef ..... Farm Credit Services of AmericaReserve Grand Champion Market Beef ..........................Ken TrimpeChampion Lightweight Market Beef......................................Ken TrimpeReserve Champion Lightweight Market Beef .. Iowa County CattlemenChampion Mediumweight Market Beef.................Brooklyn ElevatorReserve Champion Mediumweight Market Beef ....Iowa County CattlemenChampion Heavyweight Market Beef ...................Brooklyn ElevatorReserve Champion Heavyweight Market Beef ...Iowa County CattlemenChampion Market Beef Heifer ........... Bob, Joann and Ben ScovilleReserve Champion Market Beef Heifer ..Bob, Joann and Ben ScovilleChampion Angus Market Beef .... Walridge Cattle, Erle & Renee Driscoll Reserve Champion Angus Market Beef .. Diane, Trenton & Matthew MaschmannChampion Advanced Feeder Class ............. Iowa County CattlemenCash Awards – Pen of 3 - $100.00 .............. Iowa County CattlemenChampion Beef Rate-of-Gain ......Farm & Family Veterinary ClinicsReserve Champion Beef Rate-of-Gain .................. Oxford Sale BarnCash Awards – Rate-of-Gain - $20, $15, $10 ....Iowa County CattlemenChampion Market Beef ....................................... J & S Farm Supply Champion Market Beef ... Todd & Wendy Hagen in memory of Gordon Wade Champion Market Beef ..................................... Terry & Susie JonesChampion Market Beef .............. Family Hair Design- Robin Peska Champion Market Beef ..... Iowa County 4-H & FFA livestock Sale CommitteeChampion Market Beef ..................... Heitmann Insurance ServicesChampion Market Beef ................ Farm Credit Services of AmericaReserve Champion Market Beef ................................... Ralph ClubbGrand Champion Iowa County Born & Raised Market Steer ..................................................................................Keystone Savings BankReserve Grand Champion Iowa County Born & Raised Market Steer ....................................................................Keystone Savings BankChampion Iowa County Born & Raised Heavyweight Market Steer ..D&R Feed, IncReserve Champion Iowa County Born & Raised Heavyweight Market Steer ................................... Gary & Janice Semler FamilyChampion Mediumweight Iowa County Born & Raised Market Steer . ..............................................................................Brooklyn ElevatorReserve Champion Mediumweight Iowa County Born & Raised Market Steer ......................................................Brooklyn ElevatorChampion Lightweight Iowa County Born & Raised Market Steer ... Marengo BankReserve Champion Lightweight Iowa County Born & Raised Market Steer ..................................................................M&n GrainChampion Iowa County Born & Raised Breed Steer ................................................................................... Farmers Trust & Savings BankChampion Iowa County Born & Raised Breed Steer .....Pat & lynette DonohoeChampion Iowa County Born & Raised Breed Steer ...................................................Iowa County 4-H & FFA livestock Sale CommitteeChampion Performance Steer ................ Iowa County Farm BureauReserve Champion Performance Steer.. Iowa County Farm Bureau

Beef Awards

Bucket/Bottle Calf

Class 1201 – Junior Bucket/Bottle Calf (grades 4-6)Class 1205 – Intermediate Bucket/Bottle Calf (grades 7-8)Class 1207 – Senior Bucket/Bottle Calf (grades 9-12)

Guidelines:• Project open to 4-H and FFA members of any age.• 4-H’er must be enrolled in the bucket/bottle calf project.• Open to any newborn or orphan calf, steer, or heifer; dairy, beef, or

crossbred -- must have calved between January 1, 2010 and April 30, 2010, and must be purchased within 2 weeks of birth. The calf must be identified by an ear tag and in the possession of the member by May 15.

• A 4-H FFA member may identify up to three animals but is limited to a maximum of 2 calves exhibited at Fair.

Class Rules:a) Turn in Bucket/Bottle Calf Report with entry form on June 30.

• Judging will include a 10 to 15 minute interview during Family & Consumer Science & SEE judging with the Bucket/Bottle Calf interview judge.

• Judging is based on (a) What the member has learned about care and raising of the calf. (b) The fitting and showing of the calf (accord-ing to beef or dairy guidelines) with emphasis on what member has learned. (c) General health and condition of the calf and 4-H’ers knowledge of this area. (d) Confirmation or quality of the calf will not be a major factor since purchase should not be based on this. (e) A completed record sheet.

Class 1210 - Return Bucket/Bottle Calf

Guidelines:• Projects open to 4-H and FFA members who exhibited the bucket/

bottle calf at the 2009 Iowa County Fair.• You will be required to attach your new records to the ones from last

year. Turn in your report with your entry form on June 30.• Class rules and judging will be basically the same as the first-year

calves, except the class WILL NOT be divided into Junior, Interme-diate & Senior

• The calf is then encouraged to show in the appropriate breed or market class.

Champion Junior Bucket/Bottle Calf .................Heartland, MarengoReserve Champion Junior Bucket/Bottle Calf ................................... ....................................................Farm Credit Services of AmericaChampion Intermediate Bucket/Bottle Calf Jim Elwood ImplementReserve Champion Intermediate Bucket/Bottle Calf ......................... ................................................. Claypool & Claypool, Attys at law Champion Senior Bucket/Bottle Calf ..Amana Family Practice ClinicReserve Champion Senior Bucket/Bottle Calf ................................... .................................................. Coon Creek TelecommunicationsChampion Return Bucket/Bottle Calf ........ Keystone Savings BankReserve Champion Return Bucket/Bottle Calf ....Keystone Savings BankCash Awards Bucket/Bottle: Junior $10, Intermediate $10, Senior $10 .............................................. Iowa County CattlemenChampion PeeWee Bucket/Bottle Calf - Kindergarten & 1st Grade .. ................................................................... Iowa County CattlemenChampion PeeWee Bucket/Bottle Calf - 2nd & 3rd Grade ................ ................................................................... Iowa County Cattlemen

Bucket/Bottle Calf Awards

Beef Heifers

1. Entries are open to Crossbreds and to Registered Breed heifers which follow the registration requirements of the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association (IJBBA).

2. To be eligible for breed classes, heifers must have original registration papers presented at check-in time. Heifers must also have a tattoo. The tattoo must be reported on the identification form by May 17. Heifers without original registration papers or tattoos will be shown in the Crossbred Division.

3. Tattoos will be checked. No illegible or fresh tattoos will be allowed to show.

4. For the cow project, a member may use any cow and calf that he/she has had as a Beef Heifer project previously or one animal purchased as a cow.

5. No member may show more than 3 beef heifers or cows. However, a member may enter 3 Produce of Dam heifers in addition to the 3 regular heifers. Beef Heifers which were born from a dam that has been enrolled as a beef heifer or cow project by the club member in the 4-H or FFA Beef Heifer project will be classified as a Produce of Dam.

6. Heifers should be individually owned or owned in partnership with parents, guardian, or landlord.

7. Beef Heifers WILL NOT be weighed upon arrival at Fair. Beef Heifer

projects should be unloaded by the Beef Barn.

8. Classes for Beef Heifers not listed in the Fair Book will be set up for breeds listed by IJBBA, upon recommendation by the Beef Superintendents. At the discretion of the Beef Superintendents, any breed having less than 3 head in a class, an All Other Breeds Class will be formed.

Angus Cow/Calf 1230Hereford Cow/Calf 1231 Other Registered Breed Cow/Calf 1232Crossbred Cow/Calf 1235 Angus 1242 1242.1 Charolais 1246 1246.1 Chianina 1250 1250.1 Hereford 1254 1254.1 Maine Anjou 1258 1258.1 Shorthorn Plus 1262 1262.1 Shorthorn 1266 1266.1 Simmental 1270 1270.1 Crossbred 1283 1284

Breed/Class name

Senior Yearling Class number

Junior Yearling Class number

Cow/CalfClass number

Junior Yearling Heifers: 05/01/09 to 08/31/09Senior Yearlings: 01/01/09 to 04/30/09Beef Cows or Cow/Calf: Prior to 01/01/09

Beef Produce of Dam (all classes)Class 1275 - Registered Breed, Produce of DamClass 1285 - Crossbred, Produce of Dam

Winners Beef ShowmanshipSenior Beef ShowmanshipIntermediate Beef ShowmanshipJunior Beef Showmanship

Grand Champion Beef Female ............... Veterinary Medical CenterReserve Grand Champion Beef Female .....................Circle J GrainChampion Beef Crossbred Female ...Heartland Cooperative, ConroyReserve Champion Beef Crossbred Female ...................................... .....................................................Heartland Cooperative, MarengoChampion Breeding Beef ............................................. Wagner lawChampion Breeding Beef ..............................Roehrkasse Meat Co.Champion Breeding Beef ............................Brad & Angie GlandorfChampion Breeding Beef .............. Shaull & ullerich Chevrolet Co.Champion Breeding Beef ............Farm Credit Services of AmericaChampion Breeding Beef ...............................Donohoe Drywall Inc.Champion Breeding Beef ................................................................... ................................Iowa County 4-H & FFA livestock CommitteeChampion Breeding Beef ...........................Earl & Frances SchmidtChampion Angus Female .... Walridge Cattle, Inc., Erle & Renee DriscollReserve Champion Angus Female ...Walridge Cattle, Inc., Erle & Renee DriscollChampion Cow/Calf............................................................................ ... Donated by Kurt Meyer Family - In Memory of Scott MaschmannReserve Champion Cow/Calf ............................................................. .....Donated by Kurt Meyer Family - In Memory of Scott MaschmannWinner Beef Showmanship ...................... Big “G” Foods, MarengoSenior Beef Showmanship ..................... KInZE Manufacturing Inc.Intermediate Beef Showmanship........................................................ ..............................Farm Bureau Financial Services, Sandy SmithJunior Beef Showmanship ...................................Iowa County n.F.O

Beef Heifer Awards

Dairy Division1. Entries are open to purebred or grade dairy animals.2. All dairy exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and

Quality Assurance (FSQA) program.3. Produce of Dam will be shown in the regular age group classes and

then will be eligible to show later in the Produce of Dam Class. All ages will be shown together by breed.

4. In all dairy projects a member is limited to two purchased animals for each age group; (e.g. two heifer calves, two yearling heifers, two 2-year-old heifers, or two cows). There is no limit to the number of daughters of present or former project heifers which may be enrolled in dairy projects. Any heifer is considered to be purchased except daughters of present or former 4-H or FFA project heifers which were enrolled in club work by the member. Thus, a heifer given to a member by his father, even though it comes from the family herd, is considered to be purchased.

5. Purebred and grade heifers will show in the same class. Classes will be shown as they are listed.

6. Breeds will show in separate breed classes.7. The number of animals in a class will be determined by the number

of animals entered in a class. Junior and Senior Heifers and Junior and Senior Yearlings will not be combined.

8. All 4-H members who enter animals at the 2010 Fair in production who have finished lactation, are eligible to enter the animal in the State 4-H Production Contest sponsored by ISU Dairy Extension. Forms are available at the Extension Office and are due July 1st.

9. Dairy In Production -- Dairy cows in production may be brought in the morning of the show, and are released immediately after the show.

10. Dairy Herd -- Three females, all one breed, owned by one exhibitor. At least one animal that has freshened must be included in the dairy herd. All animals must be entered and shown in their respective individual class.

11. All dairy MUST be double-tied --- neck straps as well as halter.

Dairy Cattle

Class 1383 - Best uddered Dairy AnimalAll breeds will be combined and shown in one class.

Winners Dairy ShowmanshipSenior Dairy ShowmanshipIntermediate Dairy ShowmanshipJunior Dairy Showmanship

Brown Other Ayrshire Swiss Holstein Breeds Junior Heifer Calf(born after 3/1/10) 1300 1320 1340 1360Intermediate Heifer Calf(born after 12/1/09 last year – 2/28/10) 1301 1321 1341 1361Senior Heifer Calf(born 9/1/09 – 11/30/09) 1302 1322 1342 1362Summer Yearling(born 6/01/09 – 8/31/09) 1303 1323 1343 1363Jr. Yearling Heifer(born 3/1/09 – 5/31/09) 1304 1324 1344 1364Winter Yearling Heifer(born 12/1/08 – 2/29/09) 1305 1325 1345 1365Sr. Yearling Heifer(born 9/1/08 – 11/30/08) 1306 1326 1346 1366Junior 2-Year Old Cow(3/01/08 – 8/31/08) 1308 1328 1348 1368Senior 2- Year Old Cow(born 9/1/07 – 2/28/08) 1309 1329 1349 1369Junior 3- Year Old Cow(born 3/1/07 – 8/31/07) 1310 1330 1350 1370Senior 3- Year Old Cow(born 9/01/06 – 2/28/07) 1311 1331 1351 13714 Year Old Cow(born 9/01/05 – 8/31/06) 1312 1332 1352 1372Aged Cow Class(born prior to 9/1/05) 1313 1333 1353 1373Produce of Dam 1315 1335 1355 1375Dairy Herd3 females, same breed, owned by one exhibitor 1316 1336 1456 1376

Dairy Goats Alpine nubian Other Grade Junior under 4 months(born after 4/17/10) 1400 1411 1422 1433 4-5 months(born 3/17/10 – 4/16/10) 1401 1412 1423 14345-6 months(born 2/17/10 – 3/16/10) 1402 1413 1424 14356 months – 1 year(born 8/16/09 – 2/1/10) 1403 1414 1425 14361-2 yr & not fresh(born after 8/15/08 – 8/15/09) 1404 1415 1426 1437

Seniorunder 2 yrs in milk(born after 8/14/08) 1406 1417 1428 1439 2-3 yrs(born after 8/18/07 – 8/13/08) 1407 1418 1429 1440 3 – 5 years(born after 8/18/05 – 8/17/07) 1408 1419 1430 1441 5 years & Older 1409 1420 1431 1442

*Any Registered doe needs papers corresponding to their tag and tattoo. * Present papers during check-in.

Meat Goats

1. Exhibitors may show up to 3 goats per class.2. All Dairy and Meat Goat exhibitors must be certified through the Food

Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) program.3. Entries must be properly weighed and identified by tag at the spring

Market Lamb and Meat Goat weigh-in day. ID forms for entries must be submitted by May 15.

4. Each exhibitor may show three (3) Meat Goats. Only wethers may be shown in this division. NO BUCKS and NO Pygmy goats will be shown in this division.

5. Age: Kid teeth must be in normal positions at Fair check-in (July), any wether having lost ANY kid teeth will be disqualified.

6. Weight Limit: Wether goats must weigh between 40-110 lbs. Or they will not be allowed to exhibit.

7. Entries must arrive on the Fairgrounds cleaned and groomed. All Meat Goats should be clipped 3/8” or less above the knee and hock joints. Tail Clippings is recommended, but optional.

8. All horns must be removed or tipped blunt with ends no smaller than the diameter of dime.

9. Entries must be taught to lead. A halter or collar with a short lead will be required in show ring.

10. In the event of greater than 10 entries, classes will be broken by weight at the discretion of the superintendents.

Class 1450 Market Goat

Breeding Meat Goat1. ID forms for entries must be submitted by May 17.2. ALL SEXUALLY INTACT entries MUST have scrapie tags or

official tattoo. Registered Does need papers corresponding to their tag and tattoo.

3. Each exhibitor may show only three (3) breeding meat goats per class. No Pygmy Goats will be shown in this division.

4. Breeding meat goat entries are limited to Does only. NO BUCKS.5. Entries must be taught to lead. A halter or collar with a short lead

will be required in the show ring.6. Full Blood and Percentage Does will be shown in the same class.

Classes will be broken by age. If there are greater than 10 entries in one class, it will be divided at the discretion of the superintendents.

Class Name Class Number Junior Meat GoatsDoes, 0 to 3 months 1455Does, 3 to 6 months 1456Does, 6 to 9 months 1457Does, 9 to 12 months 1458Senior Meat GoatsDoes, 12 to 16 months 1460Does, 16 to 20 months 1461Does, 20 to 24 months 1462

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Open Dairy Kiddie Kapers

Judging will be based on the costumes of both the child and the animal. Theme of each entry should be an original way to advertise or promote dairy products. Kiddie Kaper entries may be brought to the Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 15, at 1:00 p.m., and will be released the same day. The contest will start after the finish of the Dairy Show.

Dairy HeifersGrand Champion Senior Dairy Animal.................................................................................................. Claypool & Claypool, Attys at lawReserve Grand Champion Senior Dairy Animal ................................. .....................................................................Twin County Dairy, Inc.Grand Champion Junior Dairy Animal ........................ Iowa TelecomReserve Grand Champion Junior Dairy Animal . Chad & Stacy SicklesChampion Senior Ayrshire ......... Augustine – Johnston InsuranceChampion Junior Ayrshire ..........................Marengo Farm & HomeChampion Senior Holstein ..........................................Circle J GrainChampion Junior Holstein .................. R.D. Dietze & Sons TruckingWinners Dairy Showmanship ................................ Rohrer Bros. Inc.Senior Dairy Showmanship ................................... To-Mar HolsteinsIntermediate Dairy Showmanship....................................................... Junior Dairy Showmanship ................................ Swiss Valley Farms Dairy Kiddie Kapers (medals) ............................................................. Dairy GoatsGrand Champion Senior Dairy Goat... Charles Capper Auto CenterReserve Grand Champion Senior Dairy Goat . English Valleys InsuranceGrand Champion Junior Dairy Goat ..........Hillcrest Garden MarketReserve Grand Champion Junior Dairy Goat ............Sarah StreeperChampion Junior Alpine Dairy Goat ........... Hometown Marketplace Champion Senior Nubian Dairy Goat ..Augustine-Johnston InsuranceChampion Senior Saanen Dairy Goat ............Allen & linda GrabauChampion Junior Crossbred Dairy Goat..........Wiebold Plbg. & Htg.Champion Senior Crossbred Dairy Goat .... Hometown MarketplaceMeat GoatsGrand Champion Meat Goat ...............Iowa Meat Goat AssociationReserve Grand Champion Meat Goat .................MidWestOne BankChampion Meat Goat Rate of Gain ....................................................Winners Goat Showmanship .......................................Circle J GrainSenior Goat Showmanship .......................................Sarah StreeperIntermediate Goat Showmanship ....................................................... Junior Goat Showmanship .............. Amana Family Practice Clinic

Dairy Awards

Swine Divisionl. All pigs must weigh at least 230 pounds and will go to slaughter

regardless of weight. Any entries not meeting this weight will be shown in a feeder class. Entries in the feeder class will not be eligible for division Champion or Grand Champion. Market classes will be broken to approximately equal numbers; with the basis of division being the weights of the animals.

2. Exhibitors may show one (1) Pen of Three.

3. Exhibitors may show two (2) Individual Market Pigs.

4. All hogs must be tagged or ear notched to correspond with livestock I.D.’s.

5. All swine must be weighed in Wednesday, July 14 between 4-6 p.m.6. ALL swine exhibitors will be required to be FSQA Certified.

Exhibitors will NOT be able to bring their swine to the Fair or show without this certificate!

7. All swine coming to the Iowa County Fair shall be vaccinated for swine erysipelas.

8. Due to packer demands and concerns, pigs are not clipped. Hair should not be shorter than ½”. If a pig is found to be shaved and/or clipped shorter than ½” it will be excluded from the show, kept on the grounds and sent to slaughter with the rest of the swine.

9. Exhibitors must also turn in the “4-H & FFA Livestock Affidavit/Statement of Disclosure with entry form - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Quality Pork Carcass Other than derby, all pigs are automatically entered in this class. Barrows and gilts compete separately. All hogs will be scanned at check-in using the latest NPPC formula; carcass percent lean will be calculated. These entries will be shown in other market pig classes for ribbons and premiums. There will be a scanning charge for each carcass evaluation deducted from the sale receipt.

Carcasses must meet the following certification standards:• Carcass must have 4.5 square inches of loin eye.• Maximum 10th rib back fat measurement of 1.30 inches.

Animals meeting the above requirements will be placed on the latest approved NPPC Index.

Class 1500 - Market Pen of Three

Class 1505 - Commercial GiltEach member may exhibit only one entry in this class. A pig exhibited in this class MAY NOT be shown in the Individual Market Pig class, but may be part of Pen of Three class.

Class 1510 - Derby Class1. Each Iowa County 4-H and FFA member may nominate a maximum

of four (4) pigs for derby competition.

2. These pigs must be barrows and must be identified with a special eartag and weighed at the time and location established by the 4-H Committee.

3. At the time of nomination, these pigs:• must be castrated;• must be ear notched -- no pig can be ear notched like any

other pig nominated by that member;• can weigh a maximum of 75 pounds.

4. Each member may exhibit a maximum of two (2) pigs in derby competition.

5. All derby pigs must weigh a minimum of 230 pounds at the Fair weigh-in. Any entries not meeting this weight will be shown in a feeder class. Entries in the feeder class will not be eligible for division Champion or Grand Champion.

6. Derby pigs will be shown, placed, and awarded ribbons live.

7. Pigs exhibited in derby competition may not be exhibited in any other class.

8. The Champion and Reserve Champion Live Derby Pigs will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion Market Pigs.

9. In order to place, derby pig carcasses must meet these certification standards: loin eye area - 4.5 square inches, maximum 10th rib fat depth of 1.3 inches.

10. Derby entries meeting certification standards will be placed using an index of pounds of muscle gained per day on test which gives approximately equal emphasis to rate of gain and carcass merit according to the latest formula approved by NPPC. The formula is available on request from the Iowa County Extension Office.

Class 1515 - Individual Market Pigs

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Champion Market Pen of Three Hogs ...... Gilbert Asbe - FarmlandReserve Champion Market Pen of Three Hogs ...................................................................Walnut Meadow Farm, Mike & Cindy BohrnGrand Champion Individual Market Pig ............................................. ...........................................In Memory of Raymond & Irene BeranReserve Grand Champion Individual Market Pig .....Marengo BankChampion Heavyweight Market Pig .................................................. ................................... Randy & Becky Schmidt – SPF SeedstockReserve Champion Heavyweight Market Pig ...........Marengo BankChampion Mediumweight Market Pig ........................DeKalb FeedsReserve Champion Mediumweight Market Pig ......... Iowa TelecomChampion Lightweight Market Pig ..................................................... ......................................................Augustine/Johnston InsuranceReserve Champion Lightweight Market Pig ...................................... ...............................................................Veterinary Medical CenterChampion Quality Pork Barrow Carcass ........................................... ......................................................Heartland Cooperative, ConroyReserve Champion Quality Pork Barrow Carcass.........A to Z HogsChampion Quality Pork Gilt Carcass .........................DeKalb FeedsReserve Champion Quality Pork Gilt Carcass................................... .............................................Sandy Seye, Darys & Kaitlyn KriegelChampion Commercial Gilt............................... Iowa County n.F.O.Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt ................. Faas Feed & GrainChampion Pork Derby (Live) ............loving Memory of Bill Beran Reserve Champion Pork Derby (Live) ..Bob & Joann & Ben ScovilleChampion Pork Derby ............. Rob Veatch of Tyson Fresh MeatsReserve Champion Pork Derby . Rob Veatch of Tyson Fresh MeatsChampion Swine Rate-of-Gain ..........................Mike & Julie SmithReserve Champion Swine Rate-of-Gain ........................................... .......................................................Farmers Trust & Savings BankWinners Swine Showmanship ................................... Iowa TelecomSenior Swine Showmanship .............................................................. ..................................... Randy & Becky Schmidt- SPF SeedstockIntermediate Swine Showmanship .................... MidWestOne Bank Junior Swine Showmanship .......................Jim Elwood Implement

Swine Awards

1. Entries are open to all properly enrolled 4-H or FFA Market Sheep projects which were weighed and identified on supervised scales during the weigh-in period at a time determined by the 4-H Committee.

2. All sheep exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) program.

3. Market classes open to wethers or ewes dropped after January 1, 2010.

4. Exhibitors may show five individual market lambs.

5. Only one entry may be shown in the Pen of 3 Class by the same exhibitor.

6. Pen of 3 classes will be divided into weight classes by the superintendents.

7. Individual market lambs can be shown in Pen of 3.

8. Classes for individual market lambs will be based on ending weight. Individual market lambs will be divided into four divisions of approximately equal numbers and with approximately equal number of classes in each division. Under 84 pounds would be in a feeder class and cannot compete for Champion Individual. Divisions for individual market lambs will be Lightweight, Mediumweight, and Heavyweight. Classes within each division will be divided at the discretion of the acting superintendents. Champion and Reserve Champion of each division will show for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb.

9. Rate-of-Gain - All market lambs will be eligible for rate-of-gain award. These lambs must be identified and weighed at the April/May weigh-in date set by the 4-H Committee. Rate-of-gain will be determined by dividing the number of days on feed into the difference between the April/May weigh-in weight and Fair weight.

10. Purebred Classes - Registration papers must be presented at check-in time. Lambs without necessary papers will be shown in the Commercial Lamb Class.

11. All market lambs and breeding sheep must have been sheared over the entire body with a regular comb. Suggested fleece length:

• Market Lambs - 1/4 inch• Breeding Sheep - 1/4 inch with 3/4 inch maximum.

Exception: Wool breeds - no maximum length.

Sheep Division

Commercial Ram lamb

Class 1600 - Black Face Entries must be born after Jan. 1, 2010. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of two ram lambs. Lambs entered in this class cannot compete in market classes.

Breeding Sheep

Class 1601 - Purebred Ewe lambBreeds will show in separate breed classes. Entries in purebred lamb classes must be born after January 1, 2010, and registered in their respective breed association. Lambs entered in these classes cannot compete in the market classes. Exhibitors will be allowed two entries in each class.

Class 1602 - Purebred Yearling EweEntries in Purebred Yearling Ewe Class must be born between September 1, 2008, and August 31, 2009, and registered in their respective breed associations. Exhibitors will be allowed two entries.

Commercial Ewe lamb

Class 1605 - Black FaceClass 1606 - White FaceClass 1607 - Speckled FaceEntries must be born after January 1, 2010. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of two ewe lambs. Lambs entered in this class cannot compete in market classes. Classes will be shown by weight and face color. Two entries per face color.

Commercial Yearling Ewe

Class 1615 - Black FaceClass 1616 - White FaceClass 1617 - Speckled FaceTo be eligible for this class, the ewe must have had a lamb in the fall of 2009 or spring of 2010. Entries must be born between September 1, 2008, and August 31, 2009. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of two yearling ewes. Ewes entered in this class cannot compete in market

classes. Classes will be shown by weight and face color. Two entries per face color.

Market Sheep

Class 1630 - Market lambClass 1640 - Market Pen of 3 lambs

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Champion Market Pen of Three Lambs .............................................. .......................................................Heartland Cooperative, ConroyReserve Champion Market Pen of Three Lambs ............................... ..........................................................................Dean & naomi WardChampion Lightweight Market Lamb ........ Monsanto, WilliamsburgReserve Champion Lightweight Market Lamb..... Shafer Law OfficeChampion Mediumweight Market Lamb ........... Heartland, MarengoReserve Champion Mediumweight Market Lamb ..... Marengo BankChampion Heavyweight Market Lamb ................. Oxford Sale BarnReserve Champion Heavyweight Market Lamb ................................. ................................................................... Keystone Savings BankGrand Champion Market Lamb ............Harden Bros. Propane, Inc.Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb ............. Brooklyn ElevatorChampion Commercial Ewe Lamb ................... Meyer Show lambs Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb....................................... ....................................................Farm & Family Veterinary ClinicsChampion Commercial Yearling Ewe .................................Mike BottReserve Champion Commercial Yearling Ewe .......... Dan Folkmann Champion Sheep Rate-of-Gain ...................................Iowa TelecomReserve Champion Sheep Rate-of-Gain ............................................ Winners Sheep Showmanship ...............Veterinary Medical CenterSenior Sheep Showmanship ........................... Roggentien SalvageIntermediate Sheep Showmanship........ Stanerson Implement, Inc.Junior Sheep Showmanship .............Amana Family Practice Clinic

Sheep Awards

1. A Guide for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa (4-H 511C) will govern the 4-H horse show.

2. Horse arena will be closed 2 hours before special events at the track.

3. A helmet, boots and jeans must be worn and an adult must be present to ride in the horse arena at all times.

4. Stallion colts must be born after January 1, 2010.

5. Horse and Pony Exhibitors may ride only in the area designated as a warm up area or the horse show arena. No Riding in barns or between barns.

6. Horses may NOT be ridden by non-horse exhibitors.

7. Leased animals are permitted IF the member has taken 75-80% active role in care and training. Leased animals may NOT be exhibited in halter classes.

8. If a family includes more 4-H’ers than horses, more than one 4-H’er may identify a horse; however, in this situation 4-H’ers cannot identify more than one horse.

9. Members may not exhibit more than 2 head or 2 units in halter, trail or timed events. In timed events an exhibitor will be eligible to place only once per event using the lowest time from a horse/pone and rider combination.

10. Pony and Light Horse designation:• Ponies in the mature class (three years and older) will be

under 14.1 hands.• Light horses will be all mature entries 14.1 hands (58

inches) and over or colts coming from a mare of this size.• Miniature horses will be 38 inches and under.• All horses and ponies will be measured at the horse barns

sometime between check-in time Wednesday, July 14 from 4:00 – 8p.m. All class entries will be checked at that time.

11. Aged classes will be all horses and ponies 3 years of age and over.

12. Any class with 12 or more exhibitors (12 units) may be divided by grade of exhibitor. Also any class with 5 or fewer entries may be combined with another class of the same type.

13. Showmanship Classes - Exhibitors MUST show a horse or pony that they have identified on their ID form.

Equine Division

14. “At all times, every horse should be treated in a humane, respectful, dignified and compassionate manner. Refer to the “4H Guide to Equine Shows in Iowa” for information about body condition of horses. Horses with a body condition score of 1-3 will not be allowed to exhibit. The Fair Veterinarian will make the final determination.”

15. Horse exhibitors must exhibit in a halter or performance class to be eligible to participate in the fun and games classes.

16. If the horse arena cannot be used due to weather conditions, the horse show will begin 60 minutes after the swine show. Class size maximum 5 horses per class.

Iowa County Fair and Iowa State Fair: 4-H youth participating in all riding classes MUST wear an American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved head gear with chin strap and properly fitted harness while mounted and riding.

Iowa County Fair, Iowa State Fair and Iowa State University make no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective headgear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries.

Helmets MUST NOT be decorated!

Classes to be held on Friday, July 16, 9 a.m.

Halter Classes

PonyClass 1701 - Foal -- foaled after Jan. 1, 2010Class 1702 - Yearling -- foaled Jan. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009Class 1703 - 2-Year-Old -- foaled Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008Class 1704 - 3-Year-Old and Over Mares or Geldings (mature ponies)Class 1705 - Mare and Foal (foal must be weanling foaled after 1/1/10)

English Type Light Horse (ie: Saddlebred, Arabian, Morgan)Class 1707 - Foal -- foaled after Jan. 1, 2010Class 1708 - Yearling -- foaled Jan. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009Class 1709 - 2-Year-Old -- foaled Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008Class 1710 - 3-Year-Old and Over Mares (mature horses)Class 1711 - 3-Year-Old and Over Geldings (mature horses)Class 1712 - Mare and Foal (foal must be weanling foaled after 1/1/10)

Western Type Light Horse (ie: Quarter Horse, Paint, Pinto)Class 1714 - Foal -- foaled after Jan. 1, 2010Class 1715 - Yearling -- foaled Jan. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009Class 1716 - 2-Year-Old -- foaled Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008Class 1717 - 3-Year-Old and Over Mares (mature horses)Class 1718 - 3-Year-Old and Over Geldings (mature horses)Class 1719 - Mare and Foal (foal must be weanling foaled after 1/1/10)

Mule/Donkey/BurroClass 1721 - Mule, Donkey, Burro

Draft Horse/Pony (ie: Halflinger) Class 1723 - Foal -- foaled after Jan. 1, 2010Class 1724 - Yearling -- foaled Jan. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009Class 1725 - 2-Year-Old -- foaled Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008Class 1726 - 3-Year-Old and Over Mares (mature horses)Class 1727 - 3-Year-Old and Over Geldings (mature horses)Class 1728 - Mare and Foal (foal must be weanling foaled after 1/1/10)

Miniature HorseClass 1730 - Foal -- foaled after Jan. 1, 2010Class 1731 - Yearling -- foaled Jan. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009 Class 1732 - 2-Year-Old -- foaled Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008Class 1733 - 3-Year-Old and Over MaresClass 1734 - 3-Year-Old and Over GeldingsClass 1735 - Mare and Foal (foal must be weanling foaled after 1/1/10) Winners Horse ShowmanshipSenior Horse ShowmanshipIntermediate Horse ShowmanshipJunior Horse Showmanship

Open Stick Horse Kiddie Kappers

The contest will be held between the halter and performance classes.

Performance Classes

Pleasure Classes: For all horse and pony projects, with the class subject to division depending on the number and type of entries. To be judged in the ring at the walk, trot, and canter on performance; manner, suitability of mount and rider; and overall appearance. Only one entry is allowed in Pony Performance and one entry allowed in each Horse Performance class per member.

Class 1750 - English Pleasure Class, Horse or Pony Equitation Classes: Riders will be judged on seat, hands, appointments of horse and rider, suitability of horse to rider and ability to control a horse with minimal effort in order to give a smooth, confident performance. The results as shown by the performance of the horse are not to be considered more important than the method by which the rider uses to obtain them.

Class 1752 - English Equitation Class, Horse or Pony Walk Trot Pleasure Class: For ponies and horses to be judged at a walk-trot only in either English or Western equipment. Judged on performance, manner, suitability of mount and rider, and overall appearance.

Intermediate and Senior, Horse/Rider combinations entering this class will only be allowed to make other performance entries in the trail class.

Class 1764 – Walk Trot – Junior Exhibitor Class 1762 – Walk Trot – Intermediate ExhibitorClass 1760 – Walk Trot – Senior Exhibitor

Class 1766 – Western Pony Pleasure Class under 14.1Class 1768 – Sr. Western Horse Pleasure Class 14.2 and over

(Grades 9-12)Class 1770 – Int. Western Horse Pleasure Class 14.2 and over

(Grades 7-8)Class 1772 – Jr. Western Horse Pleasure Class 14.2 and over

(Grades 4-6)

Class 1774 - Mule/Donkey/Burro Performance ClassThis is a class that will be subject to division depending on number and age of entries.

Western Horsemanship Classes: Riders will be judged on seat, hands, performance of horse, appointments of horse and rider, and suitability of horse to rider. Unsoundness of the horse shall not be scored as a penalty unless it impairs the required performance. The rider’s methods of achieving good horse performance are to be considered more important than performance of the horse. Good hands are most important.

Class 1775 - Senior Western Horsemanship (Grades 9-12)Class 1777– Intermediate Western Horsemanship (Grades 7-8)Class 1779 - Junior Western Horsemanship (Grades 4-6)

Miscellaneous Classes:Bareback Pleasure – This class will follow the same procedure as the Western Pleasure Class. No saddle, “bare-back” pads, cinches, or surcingles may be used. Other tack requirements are the same as for Western Pleasure.

Class 1754 – Senior Bareback Pleasure (Grades 9-12)Class 1756 – Intermediate Bareback Pleasure (Grades 7-8)Class 1758 – Junior Bareback Pleasure (Grades 4-6)

Trail Class – This class is open to all 4-H and FFA members riding western, English horses, hunter horses, or mules. Each horse will individually work through an obstacle course designed to test the manners, performance, and intelligence of a good trail riding horse.

Class 1781 – Senior Trail Class (Grades 9-12)Class 1783 – Intermediate Trail Class (Grades 7-8)Class 1785 – Junior Trail Class (Grades 4-6)

Driving Class: Driving class to be shown at a walk, park gait, road gait, back and reverse. No Exhibitor shall drive a horse while standing in the cart, either in the arena or warm-up area. Parent may accompany exhibitor in cart, but may not assist without penalty.

Class 1787 - Pleasure DrivingSingle horse/pony harnessed and hitched to a two-wheel cart.

Class 1789 – Costume ClassThis class will be judge on Prettiness, Originality and Authenticity depending on the goal of the exhibitor. Performance of the horse and rider will be taken into account. Exhibitors will be asked to walk, trot and canter/lope both directions of the arena or show appropriate movement for the theme being exhibited. Each contestant should be appropriately attired in the costume of his or her choice and carry out a theme for the class. No skits or acts will be allowed. The exhibitor’s back number must be clearly visible by the judge. Each exhibitor must provide a written description of their outfit and the era or purpose of the outfit. The exhibitor’s goal in exhibiting in the class should also be stated in their write-up. Write-ups must be turned in at the time of check-in. Helmets and boots will be required.

Fun and Games Classes

The purpose of the fun and games classes is for the exhibitor to have fun. Ribbons will be awarded to the top five placing entries. The Fairboard will not assume any responsibility for any injuries caused as a result of not following dress code. These classes will be shown on Saturday, July 17 at 5:00 pm.Competitors are to finish the game, dismount and lead horse out of the arena. 1800 – Senior Barrels 1811 – Intermediate Poles 1802 – Int. Barrels 1813 – Junior Poles 1804 – Junior Barrels 1815 – Keyhole Race 1806 – Senior Flags 1816 – Egg and Spoon 1807 – Int. Flags 1817 – Musical Chairs 1808 – Junior Flags 1818 – Ride-A-Buck 1810 – Senior Poles

4-H Youth Team Grooming Contest

This contest and the awards are sponsored by Lyle and Cherylann Stewart and Kimberly and Kenton Doehrmann. This contest will be held on Saturday, July 17 at 1:00 pm. Contest Guidelines

1. A Team consists of 4 members (3 groomers and 1 handler)

2. Team age groups: Junior Team (ages 9-13) Senior Team (ages 14-18)

3. Team members must wear boots, long pants, hat or cap.

4. Each team is to bring a horse. Horses must walk and trot readily when leading. Each animal must wear a properly fitted halter (not show halter) and lead strap/rope.

5. Teams will use their own horse to groom for the contest. The horses will be partially dirtied by a “dirt demon” team.

6. The contest will begin with each team allowed 15 minutes to groom their horse.

7. Required grooming kit for each team. (one of each below)a. Curry comb – hard rubber or plasticb. Stiff or dandy brushc. Soft brushd. Mane combe. Tail brushf. Hoof pick (any style)g. Grooming cloth (no larger than 3’x2’)h. Quart of water (can be plastic bottle or spray bottle – NO

GLASS). May be divided into two containers.i. Plastic or cloth ground cloth to help keep your tools off

dirty ground (max. 3’x3’)j. Fly spray can be used if needed (No SHOW SHEEN or

HORSE FINISH)

Note: This kit can be doubled EXCEPT for the water. This gives each grooming member his or her own set of equipment to use. No electric or battery powered equipment may be used. No additional tack. No trimming allowed.

Remember!!!!! Equipment cleanliness!!!!!!!!

Teams will be scored on the following: Grooming 35 points Team Work 20 points Equipment 5 points Safety 15 points Team Problem/Questions 15 points Examination 10 points TOTAL 100 Points

Champion Western Type Light Horse ..Heartland Cooperative, ConroyReserve Champion Western Type Light Horse ...Hair Supply, Karen MartinChampion English Type Light Horse ............KInZE Manufacturing, IncReserve Champion English Type Light Horse ... Hair Supply, Karen MartinChampion Pony ........................................................................................ .................Colleen & Michael Conrad, Century Farm Quarter HorsesReserve Champion Pony...................................Robert & Emilie HoppeChampion Mule / Donkey / Burro ........Heartland Cooperative, ConroyChampion Miniature Horse .................. Farmers Trust & Savings BankReserve Champion Miniature Horse .. little Red Wagon, Tom & Betty HarpPleasure Driving – 1st Place .................. Amana Family Practice ClinicWalk Trot Pleasure Junior Exhibitor – 1st Place ........J & S Farm SupplyWalk Trot Pleasure Intermediate Exhibitor – 1st Place ..ladora Saddle ClubWalk Trot Pleasure Senior Exhibitor – 1st Place ...................................... ............................................................... Big “G” Food Store, MarengoSenior Western Horse Pleasure – 1st Place ..Harden Bros. Propane, Inc.Intermediate Western Horse Pleasure – 1st Place ....J & S Farm SupplyJunior Western Horse Pleasure – 1st Place ..........Fisher HorseshoeingWestern Pony Pleasure – 1st Place .................Keystone Savings BankEnglish Pleasure – 1st Class ................................ Sue & Ashley BallardEnglish Equitation – 1st Place .......................... Hillcrest Garden Market Junior Western Horsemanship – 1st Place ....... Hillcrest Garden Market Intermediate Western Horsemanship – 1st Place ............Marengo BankSenior Western Horsemanship – 1st Place ....................... Circle J GrainJunior Bareback Pleasure – 1st Place ..............Dennis Frimml & FamilyIntermediate Bareback Pleasure – 1st Place ............................................Senior Bareback Pleasure – 1st Place ...................................................... ...................... In memory of Jessica Stallman, Pilot 4-H’ers 4-H Club Costume Class – 1st Place .................. Farmers Trust & Savings BankSenior Trail Class – 1st Place ................. Amana Family Practice ClinicIntermediate Trail Class – 1st Place ................. Ben’s Repair & WeldingJunior Trail Class – 1st Place ................. Amana Family Practice ClinicSenior Barrels – 1st Place ................................................ “In Memory of Raymond & Kenneth Roberts”, The Roberts FamilyIntermediate Barrels – 1st Place ............................................ Buck FolkedahlJunior Barrels – 1st Place ................................................Sarah StreeperSenior Poles – 1st Place ................... Powell Family of Funeral HomesIntermediate Poles – 1st Place ......... Powell Family of Funeral HomesJunior Poles – 1st Place .................... Powell Family of Funeral HomesWinners Horse Showmanship – 1st Place ....................................................In Memory of Raymond & Kenneth Roberts - The Roberts FamilySenior Horse Showmanship –1st Place .................................................... ..............................................Iowa Valley Stables, Milt & Judy GaugerIntermediate Horse Showmanship- 1st Place .............Mayberry ElectricJunior Horse Showmanship – 1st Place ..................ladora Saddle ClubStick Horse Kiddie Kapers (medals) ............ Colleen & Michael Conrad4-H Youth Team Grooming Contest .. Powell Family of Funeral Homes

Equine Awards

Dogs will be entered by completing the Green Card when all other Livestock entries are due by June 14th. Do not bring your dog until the day of the show.

Obedience

Open to all breeds. (See health requirements.) The judging will be based on: (a) Obedience (b) Grooming (c) Appearance. Ownership of the dog is not required, but the 4-H’er must be the trainer and primary caretaker of the dog. A dog may be identified by only one (1) member unless it is the only dog owned by the family.

Class 1825 - Pre-novice Class A – ObedienceFor dogs and exhibitors in their 1st year of 4-H dog obedience training.

Class 1827 – Pre-novice Class B – ObedienceFor exhibitors who are in their 2nd year or greater of dog obedience or for exhibitors who have not achieved a qualifying score in Pre-Novice A or have a dog with previous obedience experience.

Exercises in the Pre-Novice class will all be done on-lead and will consist of: Heel and Figure 8 ................................................ 40 points Stand for Exam .................................................... 30 points Recall ................................................................... 30 points Long Sit - 1 Minute ............................................. 30 points Long Down - 3 Minutes ...................................... 30 points 160 points total

Class 1829 - novice Class – ObedienceExercises in the Novice Class will consist of: Heel and Figure 8 ................................................ 40 points Heel (off lead) ...................................................... 40 points Stand for Exam (off lead) ..................................... 30 points Recall (off lead) ................................................... 30 points Long Sit - 1 Minute (off lead) ............................. 30 points Long Down - 3 Minutes (off lead) ....................... 30 points 200 points total

Dog

Class 1831- Graduate novice – ObedienceExercises in the Graduate Novice Class will consist of: Heel On Lead ....................................................... 30 points Heel and Figure 8 (off lead) ................................ 40 points Stand for Exam (off lead) .................................... 30 points Drop on Recall ..................................................... 40 points Long Sit - 3 Minutes (handler out of sight) ......... 30 points Long Down - 5 Minutes (handler out of sight) .... 30 points 200 points total

Class 1833 - OpenExercises in the Open Class will be done entirely off lead and will consist of: Heel and Figure 8 ................................................ 40 points Drop on Recall ..................................................... 30 points Retrieve on Flat ................................................... 20 points Retrieve Over High Jump .................................... 30 points Broad Jump .......................................................... 20 points Long Sit - 3 Minutes (handler out of sight) ......... 30 points Long Down - 5 Minutes (handler out of sight) .... 30 points 200 points total

Top Scoring Pre-novice Dog Project A................................................ ....................................................... Karen Sue Martinson MemorialTop Scoring Pre-novice Dog Project B ............................. Jenn WalzTop Scoring Novice Dog Project ............................... Marengo BankTop Scoring Graduate Novice Dog Project ......................................... ...............................................................RS lawn Furniture & MoreOpen Obedience Dog Class ................ Charlie Scott & Ann BigbeeWinners Dog Showmanship ................... Melinda & Jeff WichmannSenior Dog Showmanship ............................... McMeen Law Office Intermediate Dog Showmanship ........................................................ ....................................................Farm & Family Veterinary ClinicsJunior Dog Showmanship.............. Karen Sue Martinson Memorial

Class 1835 - utility - Fifth Year Dog Project MembersExercises in the Utility Class will be done entirely off lead and will consist of: Signal Exercise .................................................... 40 points Scent Discrimination Article No. 1 ..................................................... 30 points Article No. 2 ..................................................... 30 points Directed Retrieve ................................................. 30 points Moving Stand ...................................................... 30 points Directed Jumping ................................................. 40 points 200 points total

Showmanship

Winners Dog ShowmanshipSenior Dog ShowmanshipIntermediate Dog ShowmanshipJunior Dog Showmanship

Dog Awards

All poultry exhibited must come from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flock, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. However, “Market Classes” of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. “Market Classes” of poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high solid partition. No birds may be caged until they are tested for pullorum or inspected.No exhibitor may show more than two entries in fancy bird, cockerel, rooster, pullet, or other poultry classes. Entry limited to one trio (composed of one cockerel and two pullets.) The exhibitor must be present during the judging of his or her poultry.

All poultry exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) program.

Class 1850 – Cockerel: any variety -- less than 1 year oldClass 1852 – Rooster: any variety -- over 1 year oldClass 1854 – Hen: any variety Class 1856 – Pullet: any variety Class 1858 – Trio: any variety (1 Cockerel, 2 Pullets)Class 1860 - Fancy Bird: entry must be composed of 2 (1 Cockerel, 1 Pullet)Class 1862 - Other PoultryClass 1864 - Broiler: One (1) bird, either sex, under 6 lbs. total weightClass 1866 – Roaster: One (1) bird, either sex, over 6 lbs. total weight

Poultry

Grand Champion Poultry ............................Marengo Farm & HomeReserve Grand Champion Poultry .........................S & J SanitationChampion Other Poultry ...............................Allen & linda GrabauWinners Poultry Showmanship ............RS lawn Furniture & MoreSenior Poultry Showmanship ........Farmers Trust & Savings BankIntermediate Poultry Showmanship ...................................................Junior Poultry Showmanship ......................................Iowa Telecom

Poultry Awards

Rabbits

Senior – Over 6 months of ageJunior – Under 6 months of age

Breed Sr. Buck Jr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Doe American Fuzzy Lop 1902 1903 1904 1905 French Angora 1907 1908 1909 1910 Dutch 1912 1913 1914 1915 Florida White 1917 1918 1919 1920 Harlequin 1922 1923 1924 1925 Havana 1927 1928 1929 1930 Holland Lop 1932 1933 1934 1935 Mini Lop 1937 1938 1939 1940 Netherland Dwarf 1942 1943 1944 1945 Polish 1947 1948 1949 1950 Rex 1952 1953 1954 1955 Mini-Rex 1957 1958 1959 1960 Silver Martin 1962 1963 1964 1965 Other 4-Class Breed 1967 1968 1969 1970 Crossbred 4- Class 1972 1973 1974 1975

No exhibitor may enter more than six (6) entries per breed in a class. If there are two (2) or more rabbits of any breed, they will be shown together. The exhibitor or a 4-H helper must bring the rabbits to the table for judging. Rabbits should be tattooed in the left ear for the Iowa County Fair, and MUST be tattooed for the Iowa State Fair. Rabbits will be judged by breeds according to breed standards as listed in the ARBA Standards of Perfection. Showmanship will be held after Champion Rabbit and Fur Class completion.

All rabbits exhibitors must be certified through the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) program.

A rabbit may be shown as a 4-Class, 6-Class or in a Meat Class.

Best Opposite will only be awarded if there is more than 1 buck and 1 doe exhibited in each breed.

Best of Breed will be awarded if there is more than 1 buck and 1 doe exhibited in each breed.

4-ClASS RABBIT ClASSES - All rabbit breeds that have an ideal weight of nine pounds or less, consisting of Junior and Senior Classes.

Senior – Over 8 months of ageIntermediate – 6 to 8 months of ageJunior – Under 6 months of age

Class 2029 -- Fur ClassRabbit may also be entered in 4 or 6 class breed class and will be judged solely on fur and pelt characteristics.

Winners Rabbit ShowmanshipSenior Rabbit ShowmanshipIntermediate Rabbit ShowmanshipJunior Rabbit Showmanship

Breed Sr. Int. Jr. Sr. Int. Jr. Buck Buck Buck Doe Doe DoeCalifornian 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Cinnamon 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Flemish Giant 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 French Lop 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 New Zealand 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Other 6-Class Breed 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Crossbred 6-Class 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Grand Champion Rabbit .................................................................... ..................................Cedar Rapids Rabbit Breeders AssociationReserve Grand Champion Rabbit ..Amana Family Practice ClinicChampion Best Fur Rabbit ................................................................ ...........................................lunacy Ridge Caviary, leone RusbultReserve Champion Best Fur Rabbit .. Bob & nancy Welsh Family Best 6 Class Rabbits .................... S & S Plumbing & Heating Inc.Best 4 Class Rabbits ..................... S & S Plumbing & Heating Inc.Winners Rabbit Showmanship ................................. Marengo BankSenior Rabbit Showmanship ......................Marengo Farm & HomeIntermediate Rabbit Showmanship.................... J & S Farm SupplyJunior Rabbit Showmanship .................................Rohrer Bros. Inc.

Rabbit Awards

6-ClASS RABBIT ClASSES- All rabbit breeds that have an ideal weight of more than nine pounds, consisting of Junior, Intermediate and Senior Classes.

1. Exhibits must be the product of the current year’s project.

2. Exhibits will be evaluated in conference judging. It is the member’s responsibility to have their projects judged; members are strongly encouraged to be present to talk with the judges.

3. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa County Fair General Exhibit Rules for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa County Fair participation. Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group that is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the (specific) class.

4. Youth must have completed 5th-12th grade (or that equivalent) to be eligible to exhibit at State Fair. Exhibits for the Iowa State Fair can be prepared by an individual 4-H’er, team of 4-H’ers, or may be the result of a 4-H group effort. All 4-H’ers, individual or group, must meet the age requirements to be eligible for State Fair exhibiting, i.e. completed the 5th grade or above. For example, if a 4-H group wishes to enter a notebook describing their club citizenship effort, the documentation could recognize the contributions of those in 4th grade, but be prepared by those who meet the age requirements. Note Exception: Class 811L – 4-H Historical/ Family Heritage, the exhibit criteria includes active participation by both 4-H’er(s) and adult(s).

5. NO parental involvement will be allowed during judging.

6. Members may have only two exhibits from Science, Engineering and Expressive Arts go to State Fair.

Science, Engineeringand Expressive Arts

Superintendents

General Rules & Regulations

Sally Cook Julie Harriman Pam OckenfelsSusan Jones Diana RobertsEducational Presentations Superintendent, Share-the-Fun and Working Exhibits .............................. Diana Roberts and Jill JensenClothing Selection and Fashion Revue Superintendent .......................................................................................................Sandy MillerPride of Iowa Superintendent ................................. Heidi Gingerich

7. State Fair Winners will be asked to participate in the Champion Salute on Sunday, July 18, at 2:30 p.m. Pictures of State Fair Winners will be taken at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday in Zentmire Hall.

8. All exhibits are to be entered at the judging building. The superintendents will determine the appropriate display area for each exhibit.

9. A written explanation, an audio cassette, or video tape is to be included as part of each exhibit, except photography. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:What was your goal(s)?How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?What were the most important things you learned as you worked

toward your goal(s)?What would you like to do in this project area next year?

10. Photography Exhibits -- the Revised January 2002 4-H Photography Exhibit” label MUST be completed and attached to each photo exhibit.

11. All exhibits, including every article in the exhibit, must be labeled. Include name, club, class number, and attach labels securely.

12. * Marks exhibits not eligible for State Fair.

13. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned, the following maximum size guidelines apply:Poster and banners are not to exceed standard poster board size

of 22”x28” or foam core board size of 22”x30”. Exception: see Rule #2 in Poster Communications Class 811J.

Chart or graph boards and model displays, etc. are not to exceed 4’x4’ in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

Display boxes are not to exceed 28”x22” in height or width and 12” in depth. Exception: see Rule #9 for Food and Nutrition exhibits.

14. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects) should NOT be used in any exhibit. Wildflowers taken from parks should NOT be used. It is illegal to possess songbird feathers or nests. Game animals “legally taken”, such as pheasant, goose, duck, or quail are acceptable. Purple loosestrife and Lythrum salicaria are plants that should not be planted in gardens. It has the potential of

becoming noxious in Iowa. Other dried established noxious weeds are acceptable to use in exhibits.

15. Duplication of copyright material or design should not be used in a 4-H exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. A copyright design cannot be displayed in a public setting (fair) without permission being granted from the owner of the copyright. When permission has been granted by the owner of the copyright, the exhibit will be displayed and labeled appropriately. Those without permission cannot be displayed.

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

EXHIBITS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH GUIDELINES 12, 13, 14, AND 15 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY, EVALUATION, OR DISPLAY AT THE IOWA COUNTY FAIR.

17. Exhibits will receive blue, red, or white premium ribbons. Outstanding exhibits will receive blue rosette Award of Excellence ribbons.

18. Exhibits entered at the county fair are strongly encouraged to be evaluated at local achievement show or club tour.

19. All exhibits must be checked in Tuesday, July 13, at the time designated for your club. Exhibitors must wear a 4-H or FFA shirt on judging day.

20. GROUP EXHIBITS are permitted at the Iowa County Fair; however to be considered for State Fair, the exhibit should be prepared by the age eligible 4-H’ers (5th grade and up). Refer to Rule #4.

21. An exhibit can show in only one class.

22. One (1) group entry will be allowed as an addition to the base quota.

HorticultureEach Horticulture exhibit should include on a note card a list of all species and varieties (e.g. Tomato: Better Boy). Members may exhibit only one entry in each class in this division except for Individual Vegetable Class (4001) and Fruit Class (4011) where no more than three different vegetable or fruit species may be exhibited. For Individual Vegetable and Vegetable Display, prepare and exhibit vegetables as outlined in 4H-462, “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables For Exhibit.” All vegetables need to be displayed on paper plates unless otherwise specified. Vegetables are eligible for 4-H Horticulture Show at Iowa State Fair without being exhibited at county fair.

Class 4001 - Individual VegetableExhibit one kind of vegetable from your home garden project. Follow 4H-462 for quantity, quality, and uniformity.

Class 4002 - Vegetable DisplayThe vegetable display must include five or more different vegetable crops grown in the exhibitor’s home garden. More than one variety of any particular vegetable can be displayed; however, not more than four items of the same vegetable can be displayed. For example: four tomatoes would constitute one vegetable, e.g., one large red slicing, one cherry tomato, one yellow tomato, and one processing tomato. The container display will be reduced one placing if it contains more than four vegetables of any one kind, e.g., more than four beans. The amount of produce exhibited should fit into the container and specimens may not overflow onto the table. The vegetables should be prepared for exhibit as instructed in 4H-462, “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit.” Any decorative basket, box, or other decorative container, not larger than one-half bushel in size, can be used. The exhibit will be judged 75% for the cultural perfection of the vegetables and 25% for decorative arrangement. A special variety card will be provided and MUST accompany the exhibit with each crop clearly labeled as to the variety.

Class 4003 - Attractive Vegetable BasketAn attractive display of vegetables from member’s garden. Exhibit at least four different kinds of vegetables from your home garden project. The quantity of each kind of vegetable exhibited does not need to follow the recommendations in 4H-462. Exhibit vegetables in a box not larger than 5”x11”x18”.

Class 4004 - Market Vegetable CropExhibit one, but no more than three, vegetables from your market vegetable crop project. Exhibit one full box, not larger that 5”x11”x18”. All market vegetable crop boxes must be accompanied with a folder containing a garden project plan.

Class 4005 - unusual Arrangement of VegetablesShow a picture or tell a story with the use of vegetables from your garden project. The arrangement shall not exceed 24”x24” in size. Entries will be judged on originality and neatness of arrangement.

Class 4006 - Herbs3 sprigs of an individual herb in a bottle of water.

Class 4011 - FruitExhibit three specimens such as three apples or three bunches of grapes.

Class 4016 - Flower and Ornamental DesignEvaluation will be on the design elements and art principles, distinction, originality, and condition. Refer to publication 4H-464, “Preparing Cut Flowers and Houseplants For Exhibit.” An arrangement from the following:

• Summer Sunshine - a design using warm colors• My Green Thumb - a predominantly green arrangement• Hoe, Hoe, Hoe - an arrangement using a garden tool• From the Good Earth - an arrangement using flowers,

vegetables, and foliage in a basket• Other

Class 4017 - Flower and Ornamental SpecimenEvaluation will be on cultural perfection. The specimens should have an appearance of general good health, peak of perfection, and prime maturity. Choose from the following:

• Any zinnia - 3 blooms• Any marigold - 3 blooms• Petunia - 1 spray• Any other annual• Any perennial - 1 specimen or bloom• Houseplant or container-grown plant - one or more in one

container - must have been in grower’s possession for at least three months

Agriculture and natural ResourcesRefer to your 4-H Project Manual for project ideas.

Class 101A - Animal ScienceAny exhibit (excluding an animal itself) that is an outgrowth of a small or large animal project or program including beef, dairy, goat, dog, horse, pets, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine. Ownership of an animal is not required for entry in this class. Exhibit topics might include, but are not limited to; selection, feeding, financial management, waste management, use of records, health care, housing, or career opportunities.

Class 0211A - ConservationAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of a conservation project or program such as soil conservation, creating habitats, wetland restoration, energy conservation, planting windbreaks, etc.

Class 0221A - EntomologyA general or special collection from an entomology or bee project. (excluding live specimens) or any exhibit which is an outgrowth of an entomology or bee project or program such as life cycle, bee management products (honey, wax), equipment, diseases, pests, habits of insects, insect genetics, IPM scouting, etc.

Class 0231A - Veterinary ScienceAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of a veterinary science project or program such as maintaining health, cause and prevention of disease, internal parasites, public health, careers, etc.

Class 0301A - Other Agriculture and natural Resources IdeasAny other exhibit that is an outgrowth of a 4-H agriculture and natural resources project or educational experience that does not fit any previous class listed.

Class 0701A - Crop ProductionAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a corn, soybean, small grain, or forage project or program. If the exhibit involves a crop specimen, include the variety and planting date. Exhibit topics might include, but are not limited to; variety selection, plant growth, planting, plant nutrition, weed, insect or disease control, environmental protection, harvesting, storage, marketing, or career opportunities.

Class 0706A - ForestryGeneral or special collection, i.e. leaves, seeds, etc.

Class 0706B - ForestryAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a forestry project or program such as insect or disease control, growth stages, type of tree for intended use, etc.

Class 0711A - HorticultureAn exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in flower gardening and ornamentals, home garden, small fruit crop and vegetable crop projects. Exhibits might include such ideas or concepts as cultivar selection, plant nutrition, insect, weed or disease control, harvesting, preservation, marketing, careers, etc. To exhibit vegetable specimen (project), refer to the 4-H Horticulture Show Department.

Class 0711B – Home Grounds ImprovementAn exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a home grounds improvement project or program. Exhibits might include ideas or concepts such as landscape plans, techniques, selection of landscape plants, garden design, garden features, careers, etc.

Class 0741A - Plant ScienceAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of a plant science project or program such as collections of plant growth, plant parts, soil structure, soil maps, germination, cross breeding, root systems, etc.

Class 0865A- Outdoor Adventures and CampingAny exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in an outdoor adventure or camping project or program such as camper safety, fire building, rainy day activities, outdoor cooking, day camp plan, selecting camping equipment, equipping a backpack, resource file of camping activities, orienteering, outdoor ethics, etc.

Class 0880A- Safety and Education Shooting SportsAny exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a SESS project or program such as archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzle loader, etc. Topics may include selection of equipment, record keeping in scoring, safety practices, care and storage of equipment, ethics, etc.

Class 0911A – Fish and WildlifeAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a wildlife project or program such as fish and wildlife identification, observation, habitats, fish and wildlife harvest, other activities, etc.

Science, Mechanics & EngineeringRefer to your 4-H Project Manual for project ideas.

Class 0401A - AerospaceFlyable model built from a kit or original design.

Class 0401B - AerospaceEducational display or other type of exhibit showing an aerospace idea such as forces involved in flying, model rocket photography, safety in flying model rockets or airplanes, test for rocket stability, etc.; may include scale models or kits to illustrate a concept.

Class 0411 - WeldingConstructed article or educational display related to welding showing an idea such as safety, types of welds, comparisons of welds, etc. (NOTE: Large items may be displayed outside.)

Class 0421A - AutomotiveRepaired or restored vehicle.

Class 0421B - AutomotiveEducational display or other type of exhibit showing an automotive idea such as safe operation, maintenance plan, comparison shopping, principles of systems operations such as electrical, braking, air bags, etc.

Class 0441A - TractorRepaired or restored tractor. NOTE: A Conference Judging opportunity for exhibitors in class 441A will be offered during exhibit check-in. Tractors will be displayed outside and/or in a tent throughout the Iowa State Fair.

Class 0441B - TractorEducational display or other type of exhibit related to a tractor showing an idea such as safe operation, maintenance plan, engine components, operation costs, principles of engine operation, safety hazards, etc.

Class 0451A - Small EngineRepaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type of exhibit showing a small engine idea such as maintenance, function of parts, comparisons, etc.

Class 0461A - WoodworkingNew constructed and finished article. (You make the wood cuts and do the finishing) (NOTE: Large outdoor items may be displayed outside.)

Class 0461B - WoodworkingEducational display or other type of exhibit showing a woodworking idea such as type of woods, wood finishes, safety precautions, tools and proper use, wood fasteners, woodworking skills and techniques, etc.

Class 0893A - Science and TechnologyEducational display or other type of exhibit showing how science and math help us understand the world. May include constructed article, posters, portfolios, notebooks, etc., to show and explain what was learned.

Class 0601A – Other Science, Mechanics, Engineering and Technology IdeasAny other exhibit that is an outgrowth of a 4-H science, mechanics, engineering or technology project or educational experience that does not fit any previous classes listed. Note: large items may be displayed outside.

Class 0611A - Electric/ElectronicsConstructed or repaired article or educational display or other type of exhibit showing an electric or electronic idea such as safety, construction techniques, lighting effects, electrical energy sources, etc.

Class 893A, Science and TechnologyEducational display or other type of exhibit showing how science and technology help us interact with the world or demonstrates a concept. May include constructed article, posters, portfolios, notebooks, etc., to show and explain what was learned.

Class 893B, GeospatialEducational display or other type of exhibit related to geospatial technol-ogy, geographic education, Geographic Information Systems, or Global Positioning Systems explaining an idea or demonstrating and application of geospatial/GIS/GPS technology.

Class 893C, RoboticsEducational display or other type of exhibit related to robotics and robots. May include programming applications, construction of robots, use of sensors, or other ideas to demonstrate or explain robotics applications.

Class 893D, Engineering SolutionsEducational display or other type of exhibit that demonstrates a creative or ap-plied solution, using engineering principles or technology, to solve a problem.

Class 0901A – Computer — Educational display or other type of exhibit showing:

• an original computer program written by the exhibitor in a common computer language, including documentation; or

• an applied use of existing software (database, spreadsheet, graphic design, etc.) including printouts of the application showing work product; or

• an other idea that is an outgrowth of participation in a 4-H computer project or program.

KINZE Manufacturing Sweepstakes

1. Open to all 4-H and FFA members.

2. To qualify for this award, 4-H members must have their exhibit entered on Tuesday, July 13 in Small Engines, Tractor, or Welding; FFA members must have their exhibit entered in FFA Metal Projects.

3. Exhibit brought to the fair will first be evaluated by fair judges on Tuesday, July 13. A committee of three other people from KINZE Manufacturing will evaluate the exhibits and hold interviews on Thursday, July 15, 10 a.m., at Zentmire Hall. Evaluations will be based on:

a. The interview with the committee - 50% b. Technical knowledge of the exhibitor - 25% c. Actual results of the project based on the ribbon achieved by fair judges - 25%

4. Cash awards for this sweepstakes will be:

First Place - $500 Second Place - $300 Third Place - $200

Personal Development Class 0806A - CitizenshipAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a citizenship project or program such as responsibilities with family, club, community, world, plan community service activity, learn about local and county government, study family heritage, etc.

Class 0811A - CommunicationAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a communication project or program such as describing the communication process, methods of communicating, or a product based on a communications method which might include slide/tape, videotape (done in standard play), or feature news stories; or theater arts such as costuming, sound effects, props and staging, etc.

Class 811V - Digital Video StorytellingEducational display or other type of exhibit that demonstrates applica-tion of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques for the film/video shoot, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permis-sion must be obtained (and included with the exhibit) for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

Class 0831A - HealthAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a health project or program such as personal health analysis, physical fitness plan, home health hazard hunt, body systems and functions, daily food intake plan, minor injury treatment, community health services, effects of smoking, etc.

Class 0841A - leadershipAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a leadership project or program such as types of leadership, analysis of personal leadership styles and qualities, processes to determine the identification of community needs, resource analysis, activity plan, or youth as partners.

Class 0871A - MusicAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a music project or program such as study of a composer, music history, comparison of types of music, composing an original song, teaching music to others, making a musical instrument, sharing musical programs, etc.

Class 0881A - SafetyAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a safety project or program such as home hazard hunt, organize safety poster contest, conduct farm safety program, attend CPR training, develop home fire safety plan, etc.

Class 0891A - Self DeterminedAny exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a self determined project or program which does not fit any other project class

IssuesClass 0950A - Societal IssuesAny exhibit by an individual or group that is an outgrowth from an Extension 4-H educational experience. Exhibits might include, but are not limited to topics such as recycling, water quality, erosion, pollution, radon, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, animal welfare/rights, etc. Include information on:

What is the societal issue?How does my/our goal relate to the issue?What did I/we learn about the issue?How can I/we best communicate the importance of the issue?What did I/we do to educate others about the issue?

4-H History/Family HeritagePurpose: This class is designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation for and to focus on 4-H history and family heritage. Emphasis is also provided for an intergenerational focus. Participants (youth and adults) are encouraged to learn and share more about the history of 4-H in Iowa and/or their family heritage. This class is designed and intended to provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers and adults to form a team in planning and developing an exhibit to share together learning related to history and heritage. Exhibits related to 4-H and fairs are strongly encouraged.

1. Each county may enter two (2) exhibits in this class. If two exhibits are selected, at least one (1) must be a 4-H history/4-H heritage exhibit. The 4-H youth exhibitor(s) will receive a special recognition certificate.

2. The exhibit must be an outgrowth of a 4-H learning experience planned and completed by one or more 4-H’ers, of eligible exhibitor age, with one or more adult(s).

3. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done, through 4-H, to accomplish a goal(s) determined jointly by all the participating 4-H’ers and adults.

4. Exhibits might be an actual product, poster, display, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, etc.

5. The exhibit should include the following information:What was the goal(s)? Include for both 4-H’er and adult

participants(s).How was the idea for the exhibit determined and

developed?What responsibilities did each participant, youth and adult,

involved in the learning experience complete?What was the learning of this experience for each

individual? This might include what you learned about working with each other.

What were the benefits of this experience for the participants (youth/adults/together)?

What plans do you have to continue this interest?

6. Exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa County Fair and the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” including size, copyright where applicable, safety, etc. to be eligible for entry.

Class 0811l - 4-H History/Family HeritageAny exhibit by one or more 4-H’ers with one or more adult(s) which is an outgrowth of a goal identified by the participants. Topics might be related to the history of 4-H, a 4-H project, educational experience, activity, family heritage, Iowa, etc.

Photography1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. Photographs

may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs exhibited must have been taken during the current 4H year.

2. If photos are mounted, they can be (a) flush-mounted (no mounting board showing) on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders (window mat or flat mount directly on board). Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use inexpensive ready-cut window

mats, or have matting done professionally. In all cases 4-H’ers are responsible for design decisions such as border width, color, and size. If photos are not mounted, they may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering such as photo album pages. Framed photos including floating frames, will not be judged.

3. If photos are not mounted, they may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering, such as photo album pages.

4. The “4-H Photography Exhibit Label” (Revised January 2002) must be completed and attached to each photo exhibit entry. Tape to back of mounting or fold label, as appropriate, for each exhibit. Label is available at the Extension office.

5. Captions are optional. If used, they should be short.

6. Photos may be developed and printed by the member or commercially.

7. A series is a group of photos or slides that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photos must be mounted as one unit in story order. Slides should be numbered and/or displayed in sequence.

8. Captions are optional. If used, they should be short.

9. Members may enter a maximum of 3 single and 1 series.

Class 0851A - Mounted Photograph or SeriesIndividual photo or series of photos where each exhibited photo is at least 5x7 (the standard 5x7 print). Larger photos may be cropped if necessary for better composition, but no smaller than 5x7 inches. Series entries should consist of three to five photos (each 5x7 minimum) mounted as one piece. Mounting is required for all entries in this class. Use of standard commercial photo mats is acceptable provided that exposed area of photo is not less than 4 ½ x 6 ½ inches. See rule number two above for mounting suggestions.

Class 0851B - Single Photograph or SeriesA photo of any size may be considered in this class. There is no minimum size. Series entries should include three to five photos. If the series is mounted, it should be done as one piece. See item number two above for exhibiting suggestions.

Class 0851C - Contemporary/Creative PhotographyA photograph that is understood to be a creative, imaginative, or experimental departure from realism. A photograph that is understood to be a creative, imaginative, or experimental departure from realism. Examples of Contemporary/ Creative Photography may include: abstracts, derivations, distortions, black light, bas-relief, diazochrome, posterization, solarization, multiple exposures, montages, kodalith, multiple images with trick lenses and similar processes.

Special exhibit requirements for Class 0851C:Photograph must be mounted but not framed.Photo exhibit label must be attached to the back of the exhibit.A detailed report must be attached clearly stating the process

used to achieve the desired effect. Each step and materials or equipment used must be included in this report.

Where possible, a copy of the photo before manipulation should be included with the report.

Class 0851D - Photography IdeaThis class is designed for creative photography and experiments that do not fit into the previous classes. Photos or educational displays in this class may make use of creative camera techniques, darkroom techniques, mounting and exhibiting techniques, or computer enhancement, just to name a few possibilities. Above all, creativity and originality are valued. If exhibit is a photo or collage of photos, it must not be framed and must have the photo exhibit label.

Class 0851E- 4-H’ers in ACTIOnThis is a non-competitive class. 4-H’ers are to take pictures of other “4-H’ers in action” - in their club, community, county or world. One will be chosen from Iowa County to be displayed at the State Fair.

Special exhibit requirements:1. 5”x7” color photograph (vertical or horizontal)2. Taken after January 1, 2010 by a 4-H’er3. Provide a high resolution, electronic version of the photo on a CD

and the printed 5x7 photo.4. 4-H’ers involved in a 4-H activity, for example, presentations,

community service, judging, recreational, etc. 5. Should include a 75 word or less caption of what’s happening and

why it’s the best example of “4-H’ers in Action.”

Visual Arts1. Articles made from kits or preformed molds are not be accepted.

Exception: See class 821B item # 2. (Kits are defined as any prepackaged item where the materials and the design are predetermined by the manufacturer. Examples of preformed molds would be purchased greenware or whiteware.)

2. If the exhibit results in a finished art object, you must include the picture of the source of the design, the design sketches, or process for creating the design. This might include cut paper designs, sketches, a piece of tree bark, doodles, or magazine pictures (identify the magazine and issue.)

3. When application of design elements and art principles must be explained, the following guidelines shall be used:a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible for using a minimum

of one design element within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one element, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified elements are used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

c. Members in grades 9-10 are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element or elements used in the selected principle. Youth must explain how the element or elements are used to illustrate the selected principle. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one principle, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

d. Members in grade 11-12 are responsible for using a minimum of two art principles and the elements used in the selected principles. Youth must explain how the elements are used to illustrate the selected principles. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two principles, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

Design elements are line, shape, form, color, and texture. Design principles are balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity.

Information on elements and principles of design for visual art can be found at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H634.pdf

4. Copyright logos, designs, or trademark materials should not be used for visual art exhibits on public display at a fair or other setting without written permission. If written permission has been obtained for an exhibit in the technique class, it should be included in the written support materials of this exhibit. For display purposes, exhibits will then be labeled “Copyright permission granted”. These materials are never appropriate for the Original Art class.

5. Every exhibit, except photo, MUST have attached a written or audio cassette tape recorded statement responding briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

What was your goal(s)?How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?What were the most important things you learned as you

worked toward your goal(s)?What would you like to do in this project area next year?

Class 0821A - Original ArtOriginal art should be an exhibit that has a design unique to you. By using one medium or a combination, an individual creates an object that is not recognizable as another’s work. Trademarks, logos, and other copyrighted images cannot be original since some other artist has already designed and created it. An explanation of the application of design elements or art principles used when making the exhibit must be included.

Does one (or more) of the following questions help describe what your exhibit is about? If it sounds like your exhibit, it should be in the Original Art Class.

1. Did your idea come from something you thought up, the placement of geometric shapes, or something viewed in nature?

2. Did you see a design, magazine picture, painting, etc., that gave you an idea and you made at least 3 major changes to that idea? (Include the source of design and explain the major changes.) You know it is a major change if you quickly look at your original source and your exhibit and they DO NOT seem similar.

3. Did you create your exhibit by observing things around

you like looking at a still life or from a photograph you took of a scene?

4. Are the people in your exhibit (drawing, painting) ones you observed, studied, sketched, or photographed and not people you saw in a magazine or other photograph? (If the person is identifiable from your picture, did you request their permission to use them in your art work?)

Class 0821B - Design and/or Technique ExplorationTechnique Exploration is an exhibit that provides an individual the opportunity to explore a new medium, practice a skill, or study a design element or art principle. This exhibit may be an object, portfolio, display, poster, or organized sketch book. If a non-original design source is used, its origin (where you found the idea, any pictures, sketches, etc.) must still be credited. Logos, designs, and trademarks that are copyrighted may only be used if permission for this specific use has been granted from an authorized authority. The written permission must be included in the support materials provided with the exhibit or the piece is not legal for public display and will be disqualified. For display purposes, those exhibits with written permission will be labeled “Copyright permission granted”. You must identify and explain the application of the design element(s) and art principle(s) that were featured in this exhibit.

In this class 1. Directions may be used to make the exhibit (basket weave pattern,

quilt pattern, process instructions i.e. tie dying). Include the source of instructions or copy of the instructions. In your write-up be sure to focus on the design elements or art principles used in making decisions to develop the exhibit.

2. It may be a process evaluation shown by examples that demonstrate a different step of the process needed to complete a finished product. This process evaluation is the only acceptable place to exhibit portions of greenware or whiteware to provide the appropriate surface to illustrate the process techniques being explored. Processes could include glazes, paint blending, surface preparation to the final product. A finished product will only be used in the evaluation to determine level of accomplishment of the goal.

3. A portfolio showing several examples of practicing techniques of a medium where you used design ideas from photos, magazines, pictures. You must credit the sources of design ideas.

4. You may use a series of rubber stamps, stencils, etc. to create a design, develop technique or study color and texture. Detailed explanation of the use of the design elements/art principles is required.

Create a picture while practicing and improving your technique(s) of drawing, shading, blending, etc. The write-up focuses on the techniques practiced to demonstrate skills in applying the design elements and/or art principles.

Class 0821C - Other Visual Art TopicsExhibits might include study on an individual artist, style, craft business or marketing process, planning group tour, career options, etc.

Kits or Preformed Molds(Not eligible for State Fair)

* Class 4134 - Kits or Preformed MoldsAny exhibit made from a kit or preformed mold -- not eligible for State Fair. Each exhibitor may enter only two (2) exhibits in this class. Each exhibit must be a different technique (e.g. macramé, candlewicking, quilting, pottery, ceramics, etc.)

FFA Farm Mechanics DivisionProjects MUST BE entered and judged as an exhibit on Tuesday, July 10 to be eligible for KINZE Award.

Class 4151 - Wood Projects

Class 4152 - Metal Projects

Exhibits constructed during the previous school year by a FFA member and approved by the chapter advisor. In a folder outline use, construction techniques and time, cost, and other pertinent information. Class entered is determined by the primary construction material. Entry into this class qualifies you to be eligible to participate in the KINZE Award. (see page 80 for description of award)

1. All 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences exhibits will be placed in Zentmire Hall after they have been judged.

2. State Fair Entries -- each exhibitor can have two entries go to the State Fair from the Family & Consumer Sciences Department.

3. All exhibits will be judged on Tuesday, July 13. Times will be assigned by club. Exhibits must wear a 4-H or FFA shirt on judging day.

4. Each entry must be the work of a member of an Iowa County 4-H Club/FFA Chapter and have been done in the last twelve months. Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the specific class.

5. EXHIBITS ENTERED AT THE COUNTY FAIR ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO BE EVALUATED AT THE LOCAL ACHIEVEMENT SHOW OR CLUB TOUR.

6. Every exhibit MUST have attached a written or audio cassette tape recorded statement responding briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:What was your goal(s)?How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?What were the most important things you learned as you

worked toward your goal(s)?What would you like to do in this project area next year?

7. Each exhibitor may enter any number of exhibits at the Iowa County Fair.

Family and Consumer Sciences Department

Superintendents

General Rules & Regulations

Sally Cook Julie Harriman Pam OckenfelsSusan Jones Diana Roberts

8. Exhibits will receive blue, red, or white premium ribbons. Outstanding exhibits will receive Blue Rosette Award of Excellence ribbons.

9. Exhibits for State Fair will be selected from youth who have completed grade 5th-12th (or that equivalent) who have received Awards of Excellence.

10. The management will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits though it will use care to protect them.

11. Exhibits will be judged using conference judging at a time assigned to each club.

12. NO parental involvement will be allowed during judging.

13. An exhibit can be entered in only one class.

14. All exhibits must be carefully labeled; giving name, name of local club, and class number. If an exhibit consists of several items, all must be labeled.

15. GROUP EXHIBITS are permitted at the Iowa County Fair. However to be considered for State Fair, the exhibit should be prepared by the age eligible 4-H’ers (5th grade and up). Refer to #4 in S.E.E. Department.

16. Maximum size guidelines:Poster and banners are not to exceed standard posterboard

size of 22”x28” or foam core board size of 22”x30”. Exception: see rule #2 in Poster Communications.

Chart or graph boards and model displays, etc. are not to exceed 4’x4’ in size.

Display boxes are not to exceed 28”x22” in height or width and 12” in depth. Exception: see rule #9 for Food and Nutrition exhibits.

DUE TO SECURITY, WE DISCOURAGE 4-H’ERS FROM ADDING ITEMS THAT HAVE SPECIAL MEANING AND VALUE TO THE DISPLAY FOR AESTHETIC VALUE.

17. A poster is an exhibit that consists of a flat place card on which information is presented through illustrations, pictures, charts, words, etc.

18. A display is an exhibit of such items as food, equipment, collections, etc.

19. One or more of the following methods may be used for exhibiting: note cards, notebooks, posters, flip charts, paintings, drawings, photos, tapes (video or audio), etc.

20. Original use by a 4-H’er of copyright materials should not be used in 4-H exhibits. A copyright design is not allowable because in the Fair setting the exhibit is on public display and that infringes on copyright laws. If copyright material is used, the exhibitor should request in writing permission to use the copyrighted items, and include a letter of permission with the write-up.

21. * Marks exhibits not eligible for State Fair.

22. Products that require refrigeration (cream fillings, cream pies, meat or broth, relish or fruit trays, cheeses, eggs, custard, egg noodles, and friendship starters, etc.) are not acceptable entries for the fair. These items do not hold up well at room temperature and often pose a food safety hazard. Such items will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

23. State Fair Winners will be asked to participate in the Champion Salute on Sunday, July 18, 2:30 p.m. Pictures of State Fair Winners will be taken 1:00 p.m. on Sunday in Zentmire Hall.

24. One (1) group entry will be allowed as an addition to the base quota.

Child DevelopmentRefer to your 4-H Project Manual for project ideas.

Class 0501A - Child DevelopmentEducational display or other type of exhibit relating to a child development project/program, such as age appropriate games and toys, original stories, baby-sitting, toy safety, positive guidance and discipline, kids with special needs, careers, etc. Exhibit information should include what you have learned 1) about yourself and/or 2) about children while creating and using this exhibit and/or 3) about what the child gained or learned from use of the item in the exhibit.

ClothingRefer to your 4-H Project Manual for project ideas.Special Rule: Art elements and principles of design are the foundation of design whether putting together fabrics for clothing and quilts, selecting furnishings for a room, or creating a drawing. Design elements are line, shape, form, color, and texture. Design principles are balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. Information on elements and principles of design for clothing can be found at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H313.pdf

When application of design elements and art principles must be explained, the following guidelines shall be used:

a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible for using a minimum of one design element within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one element, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified elements are used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

c. Members in grades 9-10 are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element or elements used in the selected principle. Youth must explain how the element or elements are used to illustrate the selected principle. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one principle, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

d. Members in grade 11-12 are responsible for using a minimum of two art principles and the elements used in the selected principles. Youth must explain how the elements are used to illustrate the selected principles. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two principles, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

Class 0511A - Clothing Design and Creative SewingIncludes, but not limited to, constructed garments or accessories; design illustrations, sketches, models, etc.; modified, designed or recycled garments; making a garment that enhances the way you or others look, design, or sew for others, etc. Application of design elements and art principles must be explained when appropriate.

Class 0511B - Choosing Clothes & learning About Fabrics Includes, but not limited to, purchased garments or accessories, textile fiber or fabric characteristics, choosing clothes or accessories to enhance the way you or others look, labeling, etc. (Include only one shoe, earring, etc. if part of the exhibit). Application of design elements and art principles must be explained when appropriate.

Class 0511C - Clothing Safety and CareIncludes, but not limited to, decisions about clothes for sports, temperature control and protection, laundry experiences, clothing care, etc.

Class 0511D - Other Clothing and Sewing IdeasAny other exhibit which is an outgrowth of a 4-H textile and clothing educational experience. Could include but not restricted to: 1) exploration of ethnic or historical clothing; 2) dress as a means of expression; 3) clothes for special needs of handicapped, elderly, children; 4) cultural expression through clothes; 5) career or processes in the textiles and/or apparel industry; 6) decorative processes such as textile dying, printing, embroidery, knitting, or quilting; 7) construction of household textiles. The exhibit may be an object, notebook, or poster. Application of design elements and art principles must be explained when appropriate.

Consumer & ManagementRefer to your 4-H Project Manual for project ideas.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group that is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Consumer and Management Class.

The process of learning about yourself while making decisions as a consumer is an important part of the project. The exhibit should demonstrate use of the decision-making model as described in project materials. An exhibit might include some of the following examples and/

or other learnings from the project. Examples include games, stories, computer programs, photographs, displays, notebooks, videos, etc.

Class 0541A – Spending Plans and Record Keeping⇒ Track your spending (account books, computer records, envelope

systems, checkbook records, etc.)⇒ Set up family record keeping system.⇒ Survey peer spending habits (allowances, video arcades, clothing,

food, etc.)⇒ Track your 4-H project(s) spending (livestock records,

photographs, clothing, etc.).⇒ Describe appropriate use of credit.⇒ Track how you spend your time (calendar system, diary, etc.).⇒ Set up a family calendar system.

Class 0541B – Comparison Shopping⇒ Compare products.⇒ Compare types of stores or places to shop.⇒ Compare cost of shopping with cash and credit.⇒ Compare colleges, trade schools, etc.⇒ Compare cost of recreational activities.⇒ Compare financial institutions (banks, saving and loans, credit

unions, etc.).⇒ Compare car insurance.⇒ Compare investments and savings.

Class 0541C – Consumer Rights and Responsibilities⇒ Explore advertising influences.⇒ Show how to make a consumer complaint.⇒ Show where to find consumer information.⇒ Evaluate reliability of consumer information.⇒ Describe cost of fraud (shoplifting, bad check, fake ID, etc.).⇒ Describe potential problems related to privacy issues (social

security number, credit card, internet shopping, etc.)

Food & nutritionRefer to your 4-H Project Manual for project ideas.

Special Rules -- In addition to the general rules, 4-H’ers entering Food And Nutrition exhibits must follow these special rules.

1. The recipe (ingredients, preparation instructions, time, temperature) MUST be included for any prepared food exhibit. Source of recipe MUST be credited.

2. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label, VI-991201-WB/SAS. Only food processed after August 1, 2009 is acceptable.

⇒ Type of food⇒ Method of preservation⇒ Processing time⇒ Date processed⇒ Source of recipe and/or method of preservation (if a

publication, include name and date)

Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation methods must be used. (Check at Extension Office for recommended practices or call the ISU Answer Line 1-800-262-3804 for current researched information.)

3. Preserved foods exhibits MUST include two (2) product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and then discarded. The second will be on display and then will be returned to the exhibitor. Perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

4. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Consider this recommendation rather than pans, plates, china, or baskets due to potential damage or loss. Place exhibit in a reclose able plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag.

5. Products that require refrigeration (cream fillings, cream pies, cream cheese frosting, meat or broth, relish or fruit trays, cheeses, eggs, custards, egg noodles, and friendship starters, etc.) are not appropriate entries for the Fair. These items do not hold up well at room temperature and often pose a food safety hazard. Such items will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.

6. Due to safe handling concerns during processing, no meat jerky product exhibits are allowed.

7. All food products and food preparation procedures used, illustrated, or described must be unquestionably safe. Any exhibit considered to be or to portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.

8. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

9. If you choose to use a display box, the dimensions are not to exceed 10”x12”x14”. (The three dimensions can be applied to best fit the exhibit size for height, width, or depth.) Poster size maximum: poster board 22”x28” or foam core board 22”x30”.

10. Food product exhibits need to include complete product (e.g. whole cake or loaf) or six individual servings (e.g. cookies, biscuits, muffins, bars).

11. Choose one or more methods for exhibiting (note cards, notebooks, posters, photos, cassette tapes -- audio or video, and products).

12. Every exhibit MUST have attached a written or audio cassette tape recorded statement responding briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

What was your goal(s)?How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?What were the most important things you learned as

you worked toward your goal(s)?Do you have ideas of what you would like to do in this

project area next year?

13. The complete exhibit or a picture will be on display for the entire Fair.

14. At the Iowa State Fair, preserved foods will be returned to the exhibitor. All other perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

15. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption/ nutritional evaluation.

16. Food Product exhibits must be prepared, baked, or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.

Class 0521A - Food Preparation and Safety (Including Food Preservation)Includes, but not limited to, prepared product, product evaluation, food preparation terms, storage practices, etc.

Class 0521B - Consumer Behavior and ManagementIncludes, but not limited to, resource management, product comparison, meal planning and service, purchasing, food packaging

and recycling, nutrition labeling, etc.

Class 0521C - nutrition and WellnessIncludes, but not limited to, dietary guidelines, nutrient functions, physical health, etc.

Class 0521D - Other Food and nutrition IdeasExhibit can tell or show any special related topic such as measurement of ingredients, eating out, special recipe collection, cultural food traditions, food science “whys,” careers, etc.

*Class 5035 - Cake DecoratingOnly styrofoam cakes or cake forms will be accepted. They will be judged on frosting and decoration. (This class is not eligible for State Fair.)

2009 4-H Go The Distance! Special Exhibit ClassRulesThis class is designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation for and understanding of the role nutrition and physical activity has in promoting health and well-being. Participants are encouraged to learn about how nutrition and physical activity affect the overall health (including physical performance and disease risk) of an individual or group. This class is intended to provide an opportunity for 4-Hers, as an individual, club or team, to plan and develop an exhibit that shares what they have learned about nutrition and physical activity in relation to health.

Special Exhibit Guidelines1. Each county may enter two (2) exhibits in this class. 2. The exhibit must be an outgrowth of a 4-H learning experience

planned and completed by one or more 4-Hers, of eligible exhibitor age.

3. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done, through 4-H, to accomplish a goal(s) determined by the 4-Her(s).

4. Exhibits might be an actual product, poster, display, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, physical activity and menu plan, etc.

5. The exhibit should include the following information:a. What was the goal(s)? b. How was the idea for the exhibit determined and

developed?

c. What responsibilities were completed by each participant involved in the learning experience?

d. What did you learn about nutrition and physical activity?e. What plans do you have to continue this interest?

6. Exhibitors must comply with the General Exhibit Rules, including size, copyright where applicable, safety, etc., to be eligible for Iowa State Fair entry.

Class 960, 4-H Go The Distance!

0960A - Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which is an outgrowth of a goal to explore an area of nutrition and physical activity for personal development.

0960B - Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which is an outgrowth of a goal to provide leadership in the areas of nutrition and physical activity in a group setting (ex: family, club, community).

0960C - Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which displays citizenship in the areas of nutrition and physical activity within a community (example: senior living center, school).

Home ImprovementRefer to your 4-H Project Manual for project ideas.

On the Iowa County level, the number of design elements and art principles may be less for younger participants -

not eligible for State Fair. Refer to Elements & Principles of Design.

Special Rule: Art elements and principles of design are the founda-tion of design whether putting together fabrics for clothing and quilts, selecting furnishings for a room, or creating a drawing. Design elements are line, shape, form, color, and texture. Design principles are balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. Information on elements and principles of design for home improvement can be found at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H492.pdf

When application of design elements and art principles must be ex-plained, the following guidelines shall be used:

a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible for using a minimum of one design element within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one ele-ment, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified elements are used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

c. Members in grades 9-10 are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element or elements used in the selected principle. Youth must explain how the element or ele-ments are used to illustrate the selected principle. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one principle, youth may discuss additional principles and cor-responding elements used in the exhibit.

d. Members in grade 11-12 are responsible for using a minimum of two art principles and the elements used in the selected princi-ples. Youth must explain how the elements are used to illustrate the selected principles. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two principles, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

Class 0531A - Design in the HomeAn educational display, notebook, poster or other type of exhibit such as a design element or art principle, explaining design of an item, selecting an item illustrating design, etc. Must include explanation of how design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit.

Class 0531B - Furniture in the HomeIncludes, but not limited to, reclaimed furniture, room plans, furniture styles, historic furniture, buymanship, etc. Must include explanation of how design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit.

Class 0531C - Accessories for the HomeIncludes, but not limited to, wall accessories, nature accessories, flatware selection/coordination, table design, lighting design, etc. Must include explanation of how design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit.

Class 0531D - Fabrics in the HomeIncludes, but not limited to, upholstered furniture, pillows, curtains, table linens, storage protection, etc. Must include explanation of how design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit.

Class 0531E - Maintenance in the HomeIncludes, but not limited to, cleaning plan, storage, energy conservation, recycling, own home away from home, etc. If appropriate, include an explanation of how the design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit.

Class 0531F - Other Home Improvement IdeasAny other exhibit which is an outgrowth of a home improvement project or program such as decision making process, careers, etc. If appropriate, include an explanation of how the design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit.

Clothing Selection Contest - Purchased GarmentClass 5060 - Cloverbud Clothing SelectionClass 5061 - Junior Clothing SelectionClass 5062 - Intermediate Clothing SelectionClass 5063 - Senior Clothing Selection

Contest held Saturday, July 10

1. This contest is for cloverbud, junior, intermediate, and senior 4-H’ers. The entrants need not be enrolled in the clothing project. One boy, one girl, and one minority may be selected for State Fair; must have completed 9th – 12th grade. A 4-H member may participate in the State 4-H Clothing Selection program once as a senior.

2. Each entrant will select one outfit for the county contest that includes one or more garments, shoes, and accessories. Undergarments will not be considered part of the outfit except as they affect outer appearance.

3. Garments must be purchased. The entrant must know the purchase date and price for major garments and shoes, and the fiber content and care instructions for major garments. Outfits may be purchased from any source, including consignment shops, used clothing

stores, etc. Clothing items which are home-sewn are not eligible unless the completed garment was purchased from a used clothing source. Clothing items which are custom sewn specifically for the participant are not eligible.

4. Each entrant will complete a report form in which they explain their selections. Seniors will use the State Fair form; juniors and intermediates will use a simplified version of the form.

5. Each entrant will have a conference evaluation in which the evaluation criteria will be: (a) The individual (b) The outfit on the individual (c) The outfit for the intended purpose.

6. Entrants will be placed in a blue, red, or white group. Outstanding exhibits will receive an Award of Excellence ribbon.

7. All entrants are strongly urged to participate in the Fashion Awards Show at the Iowa County Fair.

8. Contestants at the Iowa State Clothing Selection Contest need to meet the following qualifications:

Select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers goal or intended use for the selected outfit.

Have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison.

Must have completed the 9th grade and has not participated in the State Clothing Selection contest in previous years.

State Fair Clothing Selection is scheduled for Thursday, August 12 for the Region 15.

Participants must participate in the entire program.

Fashion Revue - Constructed GarmentClass 5070- Cloverbud Fashion RevueClass 5071 - Junior Fashion RevueClass 5072 - Intermediate Fashion RevueClass 5073 - Senior Fashion Revue

Contest held Saturday, July 10

Members do not need to be enrolled in the clothing project to enter the Iowa COUNTY Fashion Revue Contest. All contestants will need to present a Fashion Revue report to the judge at the time of the contest. The major garment of the costume is to be cut and constructed by the entrant. Accessories and undergarments may be made or selected by the entrant. Entrants will be placed in blue, red, and white ribbon groups. Outstanding exhibits will receive Awards of Excellence ribbons. All entrants are strongly urged to participate in the Fashion Awards Show at the Iowa County Fair.

Contestants at the Iowa STATE Fashion Revue Contest need to meet the following qualifications:

• Must have been enrolled for one year in a 4-H clothing project, including 2009.

• May not have represented the county at the State 4-H Fashion Revue.

• Model a garment or outfit the entrant has constructed, hand-knitted, machine knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year. Garments or outfits consisting of one to three pieces such as party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, skirt, active sportswear and/or coats are acceptable as Fashion Revue entries. Blouses and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used under a coat or jacket for a touch of color at the neck (similar to a scarf) they may be made or selected. All other accessories and undergarments may be made or selected.

• Must have completed the 9th grade and has not participated in the State Fashion Revue contest in previous years.

• Four Fashion Revue participants will be eligible to represent each county with no more than two (2) participants from any one category (female, male, or minority).

• Participants must participate in the entire program.

The $15 Challenge Class 5080- Cloverbud $15 ChallengeClass 5081- Junior $15 ChallengeClass 5082- Intermediate $15 ChallengeClass 5083- Senior $15 Challenge

Contest held Saturday, July 10

All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in the state event should:

a) Purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers goal or intended use for the selected outfit.

b) Have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison.

c) Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from a garage sale, consignment store, or resale shop (i.e. Goodwill, Salvation Army).

d) Cost of outfit must be $15 or less, not including shoes, accessories, or undergarments.

e) Receipt(s) MUST be turned in with Clothing Event Report Form.

Amana Holiday Inn/ Seven Villages Restaurant

American legion AuxiliaryAmerican legion Post #76Dr. Terry Babor, DDS,

MarengoDr. Susan E. Davis, O.D.,

MarengoFlower Connections, Victor Iowa County Farm BureauIowa Soil & Water

Conservation Districtlillis Insurance Agency, Inc.,

Williamsburg

Marengo BankMarten’s Law Office,

MarengoMulti County Oil Co.,

WilliamsburgnEWSpaper of Iowa CountyTnT landscapingThe Woolen needleuhlmann’s Furniture,

WilliamsburgWilliamsburg FoodsWilliamsburg lumber StoreWitte’s Home Decorating

S.E.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Award Donors

The Communication Department is designed to provide opportunities for youth to select a method by which they might develop their personal communication skills in sharing knowledge or information with others. The classes are designed to provide a series of developmental experiences for various age levels. The ability to communicate will be the major criteria for evaluating this department.

Educational PresentationsClass 6101- Junior Educational PresentationsClass 6102- Intermediate Educational PresentationsClass 6103- Senior Educational Presentations

An opportunity for 4-H’ers to personally demonstrate their communications skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a process to gain a desired response from an audience. The youth’s subject should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience.

1. Educational presentations may be given by one or more 4-H members. A 4-H member may participate in only one educational presentation per year at the Iowa State Fair. The topic of the presentation should determine it’s length, but must not exceed 20 minutes for Intermediates and Seniors; 15 minutes for Juniors.

2. All participants will be given certificates and State Fair Ribbons. Only one premium will be paid per presentation.

3. A team consisting of youth that are of mixed grades must be entered in the class of the highest grade level team member.

4. Members must have completed 5th grade (or that equivalent) to be selected for State Fair. Up to six Educational Presentations may be selected to go to the Iowa State Fair.

Those selected to represent Iowa County at the Iowa State Fair will compete on August 12th, 13th, 17th and 18th.

Communication ProgramsSuperintendentsEducational Presentations, Share-the-Fun and Working Exhibits .................. Jill Jensen and Diana RobertsPride of Iowa Contest .............................................. Heidi Gingerich

Working ExhibitsClass 6105- Junior Working ExhibitsClass 6106- Intermediate Working ExhibitsClass 6107- Senior Working Exhibits

Working Exhibits provide an opportunity for youth to communicate and interact with an audience in an informal way. Many stages of the exhibit or product should be ready so that any step can be discussed. No set format should be used. The best subjects involve action by the 4-H’er or involve the audience in some doing; feeling, tasting, smelling, or judging. The youth’s subject should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience. All Working Exhibits must not exceed 45 minutes. 1. Open to any 4-H’er. To be eligible to participate at State Fair,

a youth must have completed 5th grade (or that equivalent). Working Exhibits may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Up to 4 Working Exhibits may be selected to go to the Iowa State Fair. A 4-H member may participate in only one working exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair.

2. All participants will be given certificates and State Fair Ribbons. Only one premium will be paid per exhibit.

3. Those selected to represent Iowa County at the Iowa State Fair will compete on August 12th, 13th, 17th and 18th.

Share-the-FunClass 6108- Junior Share-the-FunClass 6109- Intermediate Share-the-FunClass 6110- Senior Share-the-Fun

Share-the-Fun presentations will provide an opportunity for 4-H members to perform before an audience, purely for the sake of enjoyment and to encourage and help leaders put “fun” into the 4-H and Youth Program.

1. Any age Iowa County 4-H’er may participate at the Iowa County Fair.

2. To be eligible to participate at State Fair, 4-H members must have completed 5th grade (or that equivalent). They must be

an active member of an Extension sponsored youth group in the current year. If the presentation involves a whole club or a group from a given club, at least 80% of the performing group must have completed grade five. Up to three (3) quality presentations will be given the opportunity to perform as a Share-the-Fun act at the Iowa State Fair.

3. The presentation must not exceed 8 minutes in length. This time limit will be enforced.

4. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dances (folk, square, modern, tap), magic, and other entertainment will be acceptable.

5. Entries will be given certificates and State Fair ribbons. Only one premium will be paid per presentation.

6. Those selected to represent Iowa County at the Iowa State Fair will compete on August 12th, 13th, 17th and 18th.

Pride of Iowa ContestClass 6111- Cloverbud Pride of IowaClass 6113- Junior Pride of IowaClass 6115- Intermediate Pride of IowaClass 6117- Senior Pride of Iowa

1. The “Pride of Iowa” contest will be held Saturday, July 17, beginning at 10 a.m. in Zentmire Hall. Participants will be notified prior to the contest of their assigned time.

2. Open to all current 4-H members in Iowa County. Cloverbuds may participate in the Pride of Iowa contest.

3. Participants may select any recipe using at least one ingredient that is an outstanding product of Iowa, such as pork, beef, turkey, lamb, dairy, eggs, or corn.

4. Participants must provide their own ingredients and equipment. Mixes cannot be used for the “Pride of Iowa” product; however, a mix may be used as an ingredient. Participants will provide their own small appliances that they intend to use in the preparation of their product. (A second purpose of the “Pride of Iowa” contest is to promote the use of small appliances.)

5. Each participant must make a poster that includes the recipe used, their name, and club name. Posters will be used during the presentation and must be left with the finished product. Underline all Iowa products.

6. Cloverbuds, Juniors and Intermediates will have 10 minutes and Seniors will have 15 minutes to prepare their recipe as they would at home. (Time limits will be enforced.) There is no public speaking required.

7. All members will participate in clean clothes. Hair will be pulled back or covered. An apron should be worn. A 4-H emblem is recommended.

8. A sample serving of the product will be evaluated by the judge, in a brief conference judging, immediately following the presentation. The remainder of the product or an additional finished product is to be left at the serving table for the audience to sample.

9. Participants will receive blue, red, or white ribbons. One premium will be paid per entry.

10. Judges will pick an overall from each age group.

11. Participants’ recipes and entry forms are due to the Extension Office by Monday, June 17th at 4:30 p.m. Indicate on the recipe in which category (pork, beef, turkey, lamb, dairy, eggs, or corn) you wish to compete. Late entries or recipes will not be accepted.

4-H Extemporaneous Speaking ContestThis program is designed to encourage the development of the communication life skill through enhancing the ability to think, to organize, to speak, and to answer questions readily by anticipating 4-H’ers before an audience. 1. Participants must be senior 4-H’ers – completed 9th through 12th

grade (or that equivalent) in 2010. 2. Program format:

a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on. The selected topic will not be available to the other participants in

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

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

c. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following basis: i. Participant may bring his/her own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation.

ii. Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines (cannot be notes, outlines, or speeches prepared by the participant or by another person for use in this program).

iii. Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.

d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers own efforts using approved reference material that a participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain 3”x5” note cards will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the 3”x5” note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.

e. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used.

f. Each speech shall not be less than four or more than six minutes with five minutes additional time allowed for related questions, which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown time cards in an ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the timekeeper. “Stop” will be said at six (6) minutes.

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

h. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters, or audiovisuals of any sort. A podium will not be available.

3. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria:a. Content related to topic.b. Knowledge of the subject.c. Organization of material.d. Power of expression.e. Voice.f. Stage presence.g. General effect.h. Response to questions.

4. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included as part of the program.

5. All 4-H participants will be given Certificates of Recognition. Seals of Merit will be presented to those giving outstanding speeches. Seals of Excellence will be presented to those giving superior speeches.

6. 4-H’ers participating in the 4-H Communication programs are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program.

7. Those selected to represent Iowa County at the Iowa State Fair will compete on August 16th, 22nd.

Class 0811K Extemporaneous Speaking Contest

4-H Poster Communications1. Any 4-H’er who has completed 5th - 12th grade (or that

equivalent) may enter exhibits at the Iowa State Fair. This includes 4-H’ers of organized 4-H clubs, EFNEP, CRD, Urban and 4-H special interest groups, and 4-H school enrichment programs.

2. Iowa County may submit 2 entries in the 4-H Poster Communications to the Iowa State Fair. No more than one entry per member.

3. All entries are to be entered at check-in on Tuesday, July 13th and do not need to be entered ahead of that day.

4. All entries will receive blue, red, or white ribbons and a State Fair ribbon if chosen to go to State Fair.

COMMUNICATING THROUGH 4-H POSTERSThis component of the Iowa County and Iowa State Fair 4-H Communications program is to provide the opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate to the public using the non-verbal form of communication on a poster. The objective of this class is to provide the opportunity for 4-H’ers to tell a story or idea visually about 4-H to the general public.

Class 0811J – Poster Communication1. Only one poster per 4-H’er.

2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to poster board, 14”x22”, or foam core board, 15”x22”. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8” above the poster or foam core board.

3. Each poster should have a completed exhibit entry form attached to the back. Entry forms are available at the Extension Office.

4. Posters cannot incorporate copyright material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

5. The 4-H Clover is a protected emblem. 4-H’ers can include the clover, but do not copy/print other material over the clover.

6. The themes for “Communicating Through 4-H Posters” are:a. 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)b. Join 4-Hc. Set the Stage (2010 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)d. Non Stop Fun (2010 Iowa State Fair theme)

Kinze Manufacturing Inc.

Communications Award Donor

7. All posters receiving a Seal of Excellence at the Iowa State Fair will be taken to the Extension 4-H Building on the Iowa State University campus for display.

1. Open to participants who have completed Kindergarten thru 3rd grade.

2. Calves must be born between February 15, 2010 – May 15, 2010.

3. Each child must have their own calf and only one calf per child.4. Calves cannot be part of a sibling’s current 4-H/FFA project.5. All calves must be weaned.6. Applications may be picked up at the Iowa County Extension

Office or found on the Iowa County Extension and Iowa County Fair websites:

a. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowa b. http://www.theiowacountyfair.com7. Applications must be completed and turned back into the Iowa

County Extension Office or an Iowa County Cattlemen Director by Friday, June 11, 2010.

8. Interviews will be Sunday, June 27 2010. Time – TBA9. Calves will be stalled at the 2010 Iowa County Fair from July

14-18 a. Check-In: Wednesday, July 14 from 6 - 8 p.m. b. Show: Thursday, July 15 at 6 p.m. c. Only Pee Wee Bucket/Bottle Calves will be released:

Saturday, July 17 after 8 p.m. 10. Since this is not a 4-H/FFA project, the PEE-WEE Bucket/Bottle

calves may not be shown as a return Bucket/Bottle calf in 4-H.

Iowa County CattlemenPeeWee Bucket/Bottle Calf Show

1. Open to all Iowa County residents. 2. Each pie must be in a disposable dish.3. All pies must be labeled with name, address and phone number.4. Entries in the pie contest will not

qualify for Open Class.5. Entries will be accepted Thursday,

July 15, 9 am - 1 pm in Zentmire Hall.6. Classes are as follows: Class 01 – Fruit Class 02 – Nut Class 03 – Berry Class 04 – Cream7. First place in each class will be

awarded $25 plus an embroidered apron. Second place in each class will be awarded $10.

7. After judging, pies will be auctioned off at 5:30 pm. Proceeds will go toward the Fair Board.

Fair Board Pie Contest

Creative Arts Open Class Division

Superintendents

General Rules & Regulations

Jovita Zuber

1. All exhibitors may be residents of Iowa County or a surrounding county.

2. All exhibits will be placed in the meeting room at Zentmire Hall.

3. All exhibitors must be checked in Tuesday, July 13 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, July 14 between 8-10 a.m. All exhibits will be judged on Wednesday.

4. Open House will be held Thursday, July 15 through Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (9 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 18).

5. Blue or red ribbons will be awarded to all entries. Blue Award of Excellence ribbons will be given to all outstanding entries, out of which, one exhibit in each department will be chosen “Best of Show”, and will receive a purple “Best of Show” ribbon.

6. All entry fee money and proceeds from the bake sale will be used to fund Open Class expenses and improvements. No premiums will be paid out. Each “Best of Show” winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate. All blue ribbon winners will be eligible for a drawing for several $10.00 and $5.00 gift certificates.

7. All exhibits MUST be picked up on Sunday, July 18, between 6-7 p.m. Entries must be checked out with an Open Class Attendant before removing from the room.

8. Entry Fee Is $1.00 Per Item in all departments

9. Entries in ALL classes must be no older than TWO YEARS

Department 1 - Arts and Crafts

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class. All pictures/art must be ready for hanging. Class 01 – Dolls (non fabric) Class 02 – Glass Class 03 – Jewelry Class 04 – Leather Class 05 – Metal Craft Class 06 – Models Class 07 – Nature Material Class 08 – Paper Crafts Class 09 – Pottery Class 10 – Holiday Item Class 11 – Soap Carving Class 12 – Stenciling Class 13 – Wall Accessory Class 14 – Ceramics Class 15 – Wreaths Class 16 – Computer Generated Art Class 17 – Historical Restoration Class 18 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and under) Class 19 – Wood Burning Class 20 – Any Other Item

Department 2 – Basket Weaving & Caning

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class... Class 01 – Basket Weaving Baskets Class 02 – Basket Weaving Miscellaneous Item

Class 03 – Chair Caning Class 04 – Caning Miscellaneous Item Class 05 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and under)

Department 3 – Wood Crafts

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class. Class 01 – Large Wood Article

Class 02 – Small Wood Article Class 03 – Wood Carving Class 04 – Refinished Article Class 05 – Wood Turning Class 06 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and under)

Department 4 – Painting & Drawing

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class. Class 01 – Acrylic Painting Class 02 – Oil Painting

Class 03 – Pastels Class 04 – Pen and Ink Drawing Class 05 – Pencil Drawing Class 06 – Water Colors Class 07 – Tole Painting Class 08 – Any Other Item Class 09 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

Department 5 - Photography

There is no limit as to the number of entries per class each exhibitor may enter. All photos are to be mounted. Exhibitors may mount their own photos on mat board, use ready-cut window mats, or have matting done professionally. Foam board may be added for stability. Framed photos will not be judged. Class 01 – Photography Class 02 – Photo Series Class 03 – Black and White Photography Class 04 – Any Other Item Class 05 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger) Class 06 – Digital (modified, enhanced)

Department 6 – Hobbies

Each exhibitor may exhibit ONE entry. A collection of (3 or more) small articles. Example: marbles, pencils, pens, pocket knives, compacts, etc.)

Department 7 – Heritage

Each Exhibitor may exhibit ONE entry. Articles made by an ancestor. Example: clothing, quilts, small piece of furniture, toys, etc.

Department 8 – Christmas In July

There is no limit as to the number of entries each exhibitor may enter. Handmade Christmas tree ornaments. These will be displayed on a Christmas tree provided by the Open Class Committee.

Department 9 - Textiles

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class. All clothing must be brought on hangers. Exhibits may be brought in plastic bags to prevent soiling. Class 01 – Candlewicking Class 02 – Christmas (Miscellaneous Article) Class 03 – Christmas Tree Ornaments Class 04 – Children’s Category - Adult Class 05 – Constructed Clothing - Adult

Class 06 – Counted Cross Stitch Class 07 – Crewel Embroidery Class 08 – Dolls Class 09 – Embroidery (Thread or Liquid) Class 10 – Holiday Item (Miscellaneous Article) Class 11 – Hardanger Class 12 – Latch Hook Class 13 – Machine Appliqué Class 14 – Machine Embroidery Class 15 – Macramé Weaving Class 16 – Needlepoint Class 17 – Pillows Class 18 – Rag Baskets Class 19 – Rug, Braided Class 20 – Rug Weaving Class 21 – Smocking Class 22 – Stuffed Animals Class 23 – Weaving Class 24 – Wreaths Class 25 – Hand Applique Class 26 – Any Other Item - Adult Class 27 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

Department 10 – Crochet

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class. Class 01 – Afghan (Crochet)

Class 02 – Baby Items Class 03 – Doily

Class 04 – Rag Crochet (Miscellaneous)Class 05 – Sweater Class 06 – Wall Hanging Class 07 – Miscellaneous ItemClass 08 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

Department 11 – Tatting

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class. Class 01 – Shuttle Tatting (Miscellaneous Item)

Class 02 – Needle Tatting (Miscellaneous Item)Class 03 – Cro-Tat (Miscellaneous Item)

Department 12 – Knitting

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class. Class 01 – Afghan (Hand Knitted)

Class 02 – Sweater (Hand Knitted)Class 03 – Baby Item (Hand Knitted)Class 04 – Miscellaneous Knitted ItemClass 05 – Machine KnittingClass 06 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

Department 13 - Quilts

Each exhibitor may enter two (2) items per class. Exhibits may be brought in plastic bags to prevent soiling. All items must be quilted. Piecing and quilting may be done by two different individuals with the exception of Class 19. Class 01 – Baby Quilts (Hand Quilted) Class 02 – Baby Quilts (Machine Quilted) Class 03 – Hand Quilted Quilt Class 04 – Machine Quilted Quilt Class 05 – Scrap Quilt/Comforter Class 06 – Small Hand Quilted Item (Miscellaneous) Class 07 – Small Machine Quilted Item (Miscellaneous) Class 08 – Wall Hanging (Hand Quilted) Class 09 – Wall Hanging (Machine Quilted) Class 10 – Clothing Class 11 – Christmas Tree Skirts (Hand Quilted) Class 12 – Christmas Tree Skirts (Machine Quilted) Class 13 – Trapunto Quilting Class 14 – Hand Applique Class 15 – Machine Applique Class 16 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger) Class 17 – Other Method - For example: T-shirt, Tie, Whole Cloth, etc. Class 18 – Group Quilt (by 3 or more people) Class 19 – Any Quilt where the piecing and quilting is done by the same individual.

Department 14 - Fruits and Vegetables

Each exhibitor may enter one (1) specimen per class. Entries must be grown by exhibitor. All vegetable and fruit specimens must be placed on a paper plate. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to include the variety with their entry, as this is helpful to the judge, although it is not a requirement for entry.

I. VegetablesClass 01 – Green Beans ............................................................. 6

Class 02 – Yellow Beans ........................................................... 6 Class 03 – Other Beans .............................................................. 6

Class 04 – Beets ......................................................................... 3 Class 05 – Cabbage ........................................................... 1 head Class 06 – Red Cabbage .................................................... 1 head Class 07 – Chinese Cabbage .............................................. 1 head Class 08 – Cauliflower ....................................................... 1 head Class 09 – Cucumber, pickling .................................................. 5 Class 10 – Cucumber, slicing .................................................... 2 Class 11 – Kohlrabi ................................................................... 2 Class 12 – Carrots, 1½” tops ..................................................... 3 Class 13 – Yellow Onions .......................................................... 3 Class 14 – White Onions ........................................................... 3 Class 15 – Red Onions .............................................................. 3 Class 16 – Hot Peppers .............................................................. 2 Class 17 – Green Sweet Peppers ............................................... 2 Class 18 – Other Peppers ........................................................... 2 Class 19 – Acorn Squash ........................................................... 1 Class 20 – Crookneck Squash ................................................... 1 Class 21 – Zucchini Squash ....................................................... 2 Class 22 – Summer Squash ....................................................... 2 Class 23 – Sweet Corn ........................................................ 2 ears Class 24 – Turnips ..................................................................... 3 Class 25 – Red Tomatoes ........................................................... 3 Class 26 – Cherry Tomatoes .................................................... 10 Class 27 – Yellow Tomatoes ...................................................... 3 Class 28 – Potatoes .................................................................... 3 Class 29 – Peas .......................................................................... 6 Class 30 – Unusually Shaped Vegetable .................................... 3 Class 31 – Any Other Vegetable ................................................ 3 Class 32 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

II. Fruits Class 01 – Red Raspberries ....................................................... 6 Class 02 – Black Raspberries .................................................... 6 Class 03 – Gooseberries ............................................................ 6 Class 04 – Grapes ........................................................... 1 cluster Class 05 – Apples ..................................................... 3 same kind Class 06 – Plums ....................................................................... 5 Class 07 – Any Other Fruit ........................................................ 3 Class 08 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

Department 15 - Flowers

Each exhibitor may enter one (1) exhibit per class. Entries must be grown by the exhibitor. Professional florists may not compete. Containers must be clear glass (e.g. pop bottle, glass milk bottle, fruit juice bottle, etc.) Judges encourage variety or name.

I. Potted Plants Class 01 – Grown Primarily for Foliage Class 02 – Grown Primarily for Bloom Class 03 – Vining Plant Class 04 – Cactus Class 05 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

II. Horticulture - Annuals Class 01 – Zinnias ........................................................... 3 stems Class 02 – Marigolds ......................................................... 1 stem Class 03 – Gladiolus .......................................................... 1 stem Class 04 – Celosia ............................................................. 1 stem Class 05 – Corn Flower (Bachelor Buttons) ................... 3 stems Class 06 – Statice ............................................................... 1 stem Class 07 – Straw Flowers (Helichrysum) ....................... 3 stems Class 08 – Any Other Annual .......................................... 2 stems Class 09 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

III. Horticulture - Perennials Class 01 – Asters ............................................................. 3 stems Class 02 – Chrysanthemum ............................................... 1 stem Class 03 – Tea Rose ........................................................... 1 stem Class 04 – Any Other Rose ................................ 1 stem or cluster Class 05 – Daisy .............................................................. 3 stems Class 06 – Lilly (Any Variety)…………………….…...….1 stem

Class 07 – Any Other Perennial ....................................... 2 stems Class 08 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

Department 16 - Flower Show

Each exhibitor may enter one (1) exhibit per class. Only fresh materials are to be used unless otherwise stated. When dried materials are called for, they MUST be natural materials -- no artificial flowers or greenery may be used, unless otherwise stated in a particular class. Professionals are invited for educational exhibits, but may not compete.

Class 01 – Christmas MemoriesMay be a wreath, wall hanging, or an arrangement in a container. May use dried or fresh materials. Class 02 – Be My ValentineCompanion arrangement. Class 03 – St. Patrick’s DayPredominately green -- a happy arrangement. Class 04 – Easter SundayAn arrangement appropriate for your church altar OR a flower decorated bonnet or hat. Class 05 – May DayAn arrangement in a basket. Class 06 – Fourth of JulyAn arrangement of red, white, and blue OR all red, OR all white, OR all blue. Do NOT incorporate a flag into the arrangement. Class 07 – Celebrate A Bountiful HarvestAn arrangement of fruit or vegetables in an antique container, with or with-out flowers. Class 08 – DriedAny swag, wreath, wall arrangement, or centerpiece. All flowers and greenery must be natural. Ribbon and other accents accepted. Class 09 – YouthArrangements done in any of the above class formats by someone 12 years old or younger. Class 10 – Wildflower ArrangementArrangements made with wild flowers planted and cultivated by the exhibi-tor in their garden.

Department 17 - Products of the Kitchen

Each exhibitor may enter one (1) item per class. All entries must be homemade by exhibitor. Cakes should be unfrosted with the exception of Decorated Cakes. Decorated Cakes may use box mixes. No custard or cream pies will be accepted. All exhibits are to be placed on a paper plate and put in a plastic bag. Pies should be in a disposable pie tin. A complete recipe on a 3x5” card must accompany each entry except for Decorated Cakes.

I. Yeast Bread and Rolls -- 6 rolls on a plate Class 01 – White Bread Class 02 – Wheat Bread Class 03 – Rye Bread Class 04 – Any Other Yeast Bread Class 05 – Dinner Rolls Class 06 – Any Other Yeast Rolls Class 07 – Cinnamon Rolls Class 08 – Caramel Pecan Rolls Class 09 – Any Other Sweet Rolls Class 10 – Bread Machine – Bread or Rolls Class 11 – Variation of purchased mix or frozen dough (oven or

bread machine) Class 12 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

II. Quick Breads Class 01 – Zucchini Bread Class 02 – Banana Bread Class 03 – Pumpkin Bread Class 04 – Fruit Bread Class 05 – Any Other Quick Breads Class 06 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

III. Muffins -- 6 on a plate Class 01 – Oat Bran Muffin Class 02 – Any Other Bran Muffin Class 03 – Blueberry Muffin Class 04 – Any Other Muffin Class 05 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

IV. Cookies -- 6 on a plate Class 01 – Drop Cookies Class 02 – Molded Cookies Class 03 – Cutout Cookies Class 04 – Bar Cookies Class 05 – Any Other Cookie Class 06 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

V. Cakes Class 01 – Angel Food Cake Class 02 – Shortening-type Cake Class 03 – Decorated Cake Class 04 – Coffee Cake Class 05 – Any Other Cake Class 06 – Recipe starting with a purchased cake mix Class 07 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

VI. Pies Class 01 – Fruit Pie Class 02 – Nut Pie Class 03 – Children’s Category (12 yrs. and younger)

VII. Jams, Jellies, and Preserves

VIII. Canned ProduceExhibit must include two (2) jars. One will be opened by the judge for tasting. The other jar will be for display. All jams, jellies, and preserves MUST BE PROCESSED in water bath, with two-pieced lids according to Extension guidelines. Use of paraffin is not acceptable.