Rockingham County Fair Catalog - June 2024

TAKE�IN TIMES

EXHIBITS WILL BE RECEIVED AS FOLLOWS:

DISPLAYED IN THE DELIVERY DATE & TIME PICK UP DATE AND TIME EXHIBIT HALL

Senior Friday, August 9, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, August 18, Homemaking Baked Goods 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Photography Saturday, August 10, Sunday, August 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Art Sunday, August 11, Sunday, August 18, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Junior Sunday, August 11, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, August 18, Homemaking Baked Goods 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, August 12, 8 a.m.-9 a.m.

DISPLAYED IN THE HORTICULTURE BUILDING

Sunday, August 11, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, August 18, Flowers Monday, August 12, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Arrangements Only

Horticulture Sunday, August 11, 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, August 18, Monday, August 12, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Farm Crops Sunday, August 11, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, August 18, Monday, August 12, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

DISPLAYED IN POULTRY EXHIBIT BUILDING

Poultry and Sunday, August 11, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. after 9 p.m. on Rabbits Monday, August 12, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, August 17

EXHIBIT ENTRY / PREMIUMS

*ATTENTION*

• Premiums less than $10 per exhibitor will be paid in cash.

• Cash payments will be issued beginning on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 2 to 7 p.m. You will have until November 1st to pick up cash premiums.

• Checks will be issued Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. After September 2, they will be put in the mail.

• All monies not claimed by exhibitors at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, will be returned to the department budget for the next year.

• All items must be picked up by August 28, 2024. Pick up times are Sunday, August 18 from 2 – 4; August 19 – 23 from 9:00 – 4:00; and August 28 from 2 to 7.

• All exhibits must be recorded, tagged, and placed by the Department Superintendents before the exhibitor leaves the grounds.

• All exhibits must be the property of the individual exhibiting them.

• Only exhibits from Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg are eligible.

o Special exceptions apply as follows:

• Livestock Departments

• Prizes will not be paid on exhibits not listed in the catalog.

• It is especially understood that if weather conditions are such that RCFA finds they cannot pay their premiums in full, the exhibitors agree to accept such a portion of the premiums as the Board of Directors of the Fair association fi nd they are able to pay and such payment shall be considered full settlement of whatever premiums are due.

• Livestock: Premiums and ribbons will be withheld on animals leaving the grounds prior to release time.

• The decision of the judges and graders are final.

• Departments and Fair Management will not be responsible for articles exhibited. All owners and those in charge of property or livestock shall care for, guard, protect and preserve the same. Rockingham County Fair will not be responsible for any loss or damage.

ADMISSION� FAIRGROUNDS

WHAT DOES YOUR FAIR TICKET BUY?

• Free Parking

T• Admission to all livestock shows, exhibit halls, free contests, petting zoo, kids activities, special contests, animal exhibits, over 100 vendors, free entertainment (excluding grandstand), and much more!

Tickets for all Grandstand events sold separately. Parking at the Rockingham County Fair is FREE.

• No one will be admitted through the gate without proper credentials! Please do not block traffic and delay others with discussions with ticket-sellers, gatemen and ticket-takers who are working on strict orders from the management and are not allowed to vary from them. If, for any reason, there is a misunderstanding about admission at gates or elsewhere, please pay the admission price asked, take a receipt for same, and come directly to Fair officials. Please report any discourtesies by gatemen, concessionaires, showmen, or others connected with the Fair.

• Noncompliance: Exhibitors not cooperating with security personnel or Fair officials in all matters of policy, including parking, will have their entries cancelled and will be ordered to remove their exhibit from the ground immediately.

Fair Officers & Board of Directors ...4

Message from the Manager ...............5

Fair Rules and Regulations ............6-7

Members of the Fair Association ......7

Rockingham County Fair Pageants ..8

All Breed Horse Show ...................9-10

Dept. A - Beef Cattle.........................11

Section I - Beef Cattle

Section II - Junior Beef Cattle

SVTPA Garden Tractor Pull ...........12

Dept. B - Dairy Cattle ...........13, 14-15

Section I - Type Classes

Section II - Dairy Pee Wee Class

Section III - Just Older

Showmanship Class

Section IV -Youth Dairy Show

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dept. C - Open Boer Goat Show...... 16

Dept. D - Sheep ............................17-18

Dept. ELivestock4H/FFA Show & Sale ................19-23

Steer,, Market Hog, Lamb & Goat Regulations

Dept. F - Poultry, Pigeons & Rabbits .......................24-25

Section I - Open Classes

Section II - Junior Classes

Dept. G - Farm Crops ......................25

Section I

Section II

Section III

Section IV

Dept. H - Horticulture ....................27

Section I - Open Classes

Division I - Vegetables

Division II - Fruits

Section II - Junior Horticulture

Section III - Scarecrow Contest

Dept. I - Flowers .........................28-30

Section I - Adult Horticulture

Section II - Junior Horticulture

Section III - Adult Arrangements

Section IV - Junior Arrangements

Dept. J - Senior Homemaking ....30-32

Section I - Baked Goods

Section II - Canned Products

Section III - Needle Art

Section V - Handcrafted Arts

Section VI - Fabric Art

Dept. K - Junior Homemaking ...33-36

Section I - Crafts

Section II - Stem & Woodworking

Section III - Canned Products

Section IV - Sewing

Section V - Ceramics

Section VI - Baked Goods

Dept. L - Art Exhibits ......................38

Section I - Ages 8 & Under

Section II - Ages 9-13

Section III - Ages 14-18

Section IV - Adult

Table Setting Contest ......................38

Dept. N - Mechanics, Woodworking Technology.......................................39

Section I - Metal Projects

Section II - Reconditioned Equipment

Section III - Wood Projects

Section IV - Agriscience Projects Fair Sponsors ...................................39

Dept. M - Photography ...............40-41

Senior Division, Junior Division

2024 Fair Entertainers.....................42

2024 Grandstand Events .................43

Farm & Tweaked Farm Tractor Pull .....................................44

Harrisonburg Ford Arena Activities .45

Draft Horse Pull ..............................46

Rockingham County Fair History ..47

2024 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR

Past Presidents Board of Directors

Rockingham County Fair Board Members

Rockingham County Fair Staff

Vicki Cook

Kymberly Coffman

Jordan DeanAJ Simmons

Jordon Bowman

Lance Arey

Barbara Roadcap

Michele Bridges

Peirce Macgill

Darla Miller

Gary Smith

Keith Sheets

Liz McCammon

Connie Liskey

Darla Miller

SO MUCH MORE IN 2024!

A message from Fair Manager Rebecca Holloway

The Rockingham County Fair is excited to celebrate “So Much More in 2024”! We look forward to welcoming you from August 12 to 17 to enjoy all the activities and attractions during this exciting week. From delicious fair food to roaring engines, there’s something for everyone at the Rockingham County Fair.

FairEntry is now open for all entries. We hope to receive more entries than ever before! To get details on how to enter, please visit www. rockinghamcountyfair.com.

Our Fair Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff work hard planning and organizing our county fair to make it the best in the state, so make sure you join us from August 12 to 17, 2024. Our theme, “So Much More In 2024,” promises an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait for everyone to be a part of it!

2024 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR GENERAL RULES

• All exhibits must be recorded, tagged, and placed by the Department Superintendents before the exhibitor leaves the grounds.

• All exhibits must be the property of the individuals exhibiting them.

• Only exhibits from Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg are eligible.

SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS APPLY AS FOLLOWS: Livestock Departments – others outside the city or county may be invited.

• Prizes will not be paid on exhibits not listed in the catalog.

• It is especially understood that if weather conditions are such that the Fair Association finds they cannot pay their premiums in full, the exhibitors agree to accept such a portion of the premiums as the Board of Directors of the Fair association find they are able to pay, and such payment shall be considered full settlement of whatever premiums are due.

• Livestock: Premiums and ribbons will be withheld on animals leaving the grounds prior to release time.

• The decision of the judges and graders is final.

• Departments and Fair Management will not be responsible for articles exhibited. All owners and those in charge of property or livestock shall care for, guard, protect and preserve the same. Rockingham County Fair will not be responsible for any loss or damage.

• Passes will be issued to commercial exhibitors as per their contract. Extra passes may be purchased.

GENERAL RULES

• No equipment or decorative materials may be nailed, tacked, screwed, taped, or bolted to any part of the Fair Association’s buildings or any of the fixtures therein. The Fair Association reserves the right to charge the exhibitor for any damage.

• NO AISLE (BUTT) FANS PERMITTED.

• Use of alcoholic beverages, drugs, abusive language, or other abusive conduct is prohibited.

• NO PETS ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS.

LIVESTOCK

• If a youth is a member of 4-H and/or FFA in one or more of the following counties (Rockingham, Augusta, Page & Shenandoah), then the 4-H/FFA member must choose to participate in only one county’s 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Show and Sale for that project year.

HEALTH

• CATTLE

(1) Virginia is considered to be a free state of tuberculosis and brucellosis; therefore, cattle which originate from Virginia may be exhibited without additional testing.

(2) No cattle shall be exhibited unless they are accompanied by a health certificate signed within thirty days of the exposition by a licensed veterinarian. Animals must be free of infectious and contagious disease, including Ringworm, Warts, Foot Rot, and Pinkeye. Animals currently being treated for any of the listed conditions that are visibly responding to treatment must have a written statement to that effect added to the CVI by the issuing veterinarian.

(3) All cattle, except for beef feeder cattle less than 18 months of age, are required to have official identification (metal ear tag or RFID button).

• HORSES

(1) Each animal must have a negative Coggins test conducted within 12 months of the show.

• SHEEP

(1) A clean bill of health must accompany all sheep being shown, signed by a licensed veterinarian. Animals are not to be unloaded until the Department Superintendent has checked animals and papers and approved unloading. Sheep diagnosed with lamb fungus, sore mouth or any other contagious will not be allowed on the fairgrounds and NO muzzles on sheep.

(2) All sexually intact sheep, must have a scrapie tag.

• GOATS

(1) A health certificate must accompany all goats being shown and signed within 30 days of exposition by a licensed veterinarian showing they are healthy and free of communicable diseases. Animals are not to be unloaded until the Department Superintendent has checked papers and approved unloading.

(2) Rabies shots are recommended for owner’s and public’s safety.

(3) All goats must have official identification. All goats must have a scrapie tag or they must have a readable tattoo in the ear plus matching registration papers.

ANIMAL WELL BEING: Management reserves the right to remove any exhibitor from the grounds who is deemed to be mistreating any animal.

• No icing is allowed. This includes the use of wet towels. In the event of overheating, contact the specie chair or a veterinarian.

FEES

• Fees for the use of stalls and pens are as follows: NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS

(1) $5.00 for each hog, sheep and goat in the market animal departments.

(2) $5.00 for each hog, sheep and goat for open and junior breeder departments.

(3) $5.00 for each dairy and beef cattle tie stall.

(4) $80.00 fine will be assessed to an exhibitor showing in the Open Goat or Open Sheep Shows whose animal damages a pen.

(5) $50 per head late fee on all livestock entries postmarked after registration deadline for a grace period of 7 days. After 7 day grace period no registrations will be accepted.

CAMPING

• Camping available only to livestock exhibitors.

• A camping fee of $200.00 for the week will be charged for electricity.

• There will be an area for pop-ups and tents with NO electricity for a fee of $50.

• A parent or guardian of a participant in a junior show shall sign a contract for each camper unit and designate a parent or guardian to be present from 12 midnight to 6:00 a.m. A parent or guardian can be responsible for up to three camping units.

• A camping pass will be issued to each camper.

• Campers are expected to be quiet and lights out at 12:00 a.m.

• ABSOLUTELY NO GENERATORS.

• Campers will be allowed entry for setup in the campground beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, and MUST be setup by Sunday, August 11.

BARN AREA

• All activities in the barn shall cease at midnight.

• All bedding is to be provided by the exhibitor.

• The storage of excessive amounts of hay, feed and straw will not be permitted in the barns.

• For the health and safety of Fair visitors and livestock, we discourage food consumption inside livestock barns.

• The display of farm signs, banners, etc. over exhibits is encouraged. However, these displays must not block across the barn vision, interfere in any way with other exhibitors, or with the conduct of the show. Neither shall they create a safety hazard to animals or people.

• All livestock exhibitors are required to furnish feed, water buckets, troughs, and all bedding for the week. Exhibitors must maintain their respective area and keep their stalls, pens and aisles reasonably clean and in an orderly condition at all times.

• No automatic watering system for livestock is permitted.

• All livestock must be purebred except in special classes.

• Dual registered animals may be shown only in the fair department of their primary use.

• In short leg species, tack space, if available, will be assigned by each department chair after 2:00 p.m. on Monday of Fair Week. Violations may result in removal of tack and/or animals from fairgrounds.

• Absolutely no smoking will be permitted in the Cattle Barns by exhibitors. Any violation to this rule can lead to dismissal of the exhibitor from the barn. In this event, no entry fees will be refunded or any compensation made. Premium money will also be forfeited.

• There will be NO gate panels available for exhibitor personal use.

• The tie-out area is located South of the barn only. No market livestock shall be tied or penned outside their designated barn or tent or pen.

• No animals in the show ring before 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

• Movement of livestock to and from the wash rack area is restricted between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. This would exclude animals in the process of showing during this time period.

• Open livestock exhibitors who register animals and are a no show will be banned from showing at the following year’s fair unless notification is given to the specie chair prior to barn set up on Wednesday prior to fair week.

PASSES/PARKING

• Passes will be distributed and sold to the livestock exhibitors from the Barn Office on Monday, August 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as follows:

1) 1 to 5 animals: 1 armband and 1 book of passes and 1 parking pass

2) 6 or more animals: 1 armband and 2 books of passes and 1 parking pass

3) Parking passes will be limited to 2 per family regardless of the number of exhibitors and will be in the form of a decal. The decal will be affixed to the driver’s side window toward the left side as you are looking out, as not to hinder vision in the rear-view mirror.

4) Additional passes will be sold to livestock exhibitors at $4.00 per day. No extra barn parking passes available.

• Parking cars and trucks in barn area will be limited. No parking for trailers and trucks. Trailers will park in designated area outside fence. After unloading livestock, vehicles must be moved to the parking area. All vehicles without proper credentials will be towed.

POULTRY,

RABBITS

AND PIGEONS

• All exhibits will be fed and cared for by the Fair Management.

IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions)

CODE OF SHOWRING ETHICS

shall govern all Rockingham County Fair livestock shows:

Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior (youth) as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the National Code of Show Ring Ethics, fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels.

All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the Rockingham County Fair. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:

1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.

2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.

3. Youth exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows. For the Rockingham County Fair, assistance may only be provided by the parents and family members, a bona fide 4-H volunteer leader enrolled in Virginia, Virginia Extension Agent, Virginia FFA Instructor, or another exhibitor with animals entered in the show.

4 Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event.

i) If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie

GENERAL RULES CONT. MEMBERS OF FAIR ASSOCIATION

evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedure 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 owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise.

ii) At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.

6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.

7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.

8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.

9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.

10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members.

11. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.

Rockingham County Fair:

• If, in the opinion of the Department Superintendent, an exhibitor who violates any of the rules governing the Fair or any violation of this Code will result in forfeiture of premiums and awards, disqualification, possible loss of sale proceeds, and probationary status and/ or loss of eligibility for future competition at the Rockingham County Fair or other penalties as deemed appropriate by the Department Superintendent, Fair President and the General Manager.

• An overview committee consisting of at least three people generally recognized as knowledgeable of livestock management and exhibition are responsible for the administration of this Code. Their decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.

• The Board of Directors of the Rockingham County Fair Association reserves the right to interpret all rules and regulations and resolve any situation which may arise and is not restricted by the lack of an omission of a specific rule or regulation.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WHOLESOME MEAT ACT

The United States Department of Agriculture Wholesome Meat Act applies to the sale of market livestock sold during the Rockingham County Fair as follows:

a. Animals must be in good health and carcasses free of drugs or chemical residues.

b. Antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and sulfonamides have required withdrawal periods.

c. Drug label directions for use and withdrawal periods must be followed.

d. If drug or other chemical residues are found in tissue of carcasses, the entire carcass may be condemned.

If drug or other chemical residues are found in tissue of carcasses of animals sold through sale or sales connected with the Rockingham County Fair, said show will in no way be liable or responsible for condition of carcass or sale price of animal. Exhibitor forfeits all rights to premiums and the sale price. Before administering antibiotics and/or sulfonamides, consult a licensed practicing veterinarian, or label directions of the drug.

Animal Rights Demonstrations:

Should a demonstration occur during the Rockingham County Fair, PLEASE follow these guidelines:

•DO NOT debate with demonstrators

•REMAIN CALM if an event is disrupted

•DO NOT talk to the media regarding the demonstration.

A direct confrontation with demonstrators only provides them with the attention they seek. Please alert Fair officials to any questionable activity.

American Red Cross

Bergton Ruritan Club

Bridgewater Rotary Club

Bridgewater Ruritan Club

Briery Branch Ruritan Club

Broadway Lions Club

Broadway-Timberville Ruritan Club

Clover Hill Ruritan Club

Cross Keys-Mill Creek Ruritan Club

Dayton American Legion Auxiliary

Dayton American Legion Post #27

Elkton Lions Club

Elkton Ruritan Club

Fulks Run Ruritan Club

Girl Scouts of VA Skyline Council

Grottoes Ruritan Club

Harrisonburg Lions Club

Harrisonburg Rotary Club

Harrisonburg/Rockingham

Chamber of Commerce

Keezletown Ruritan Club

Kiwanis Club of Harrisonburg

Linville-Edom Ruritan Club

McGaheysville Ruritan Club

Montezuma Ruritan Club

Mt. Crawford Ruritan Club

Port Republic Ruritan Club

Rockingham County Fire Fighters Volunteers Association

Rockingham County 4-H Clubs

Rockingham County Ag Teachers

Rockingham County Farm Bureau Association

Rockingham County FFA Federation

Rockingham FCCLA

Rockingham Young Farmers Assoc.

Shenandoah Valley Builders Association

Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club

Shenandoah Valley Soil & Water Conservation District

Singers Glen Ruritan Club

Stonewall Jackson Area

Boy Scout Council

Tenth Legion/Mountain Valley Ruritan Club

Timberville Lions Club

West Rockingham Ruritan Club

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR PAGEANTS

2024 MISS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT “LOVE LIKE SARA”

Miss, Junior Miss and Mrs. Rockingham County Fair Pageant

SATURDAY AUGUST 3RD • 5 PM at the Fair Exhibit Hall

Open to Augusta, Page, Shenandoah, Greene & Madison Counties PAGEANT WEEK DATES & INFORMATION:

NEW THIS YEAR Paperwork Registration July 21st 2-4pm or July 22nd 6-7pm. Pick a date. Exhibit Hall. All photogenic pictures, fees, paperwork and ads must be turned in. 5 copies of Paperwork needed. Orientation & Workshop: Mandatory July 28th 2-4pm, exhibit hall. Pizza Party, First Practice, Mandatory July 29th @ 6pm until. Bring opening number shoes. Second Practice, Mandatory. July 31st Wednesday @6pm. Personal Interviews. August 2nd @ 5pm (exhibit hall).

www.rockinghamcountyfair.com www.facebook.com/rockinghamcountyfairpageant

Door Admission: All Adults $1000, Under 12 $500 Program Books: $1000

Sara Monger Director’s Scholarship. New this year. Judging for this pres�gious award takes place the minute you walk through the doors at Orienta�on. This award has no bearing on the scores of other compe��on area’s. Scholarship will be awarded during the pageant.

MISS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR: Age 18-22. The compe��on will consist of a Personal Interview, Personality/Sports Wear, Evening Gown, Photogenic and On-Stage Ques�on. One winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship, fair custom crown, $750.00 cash, custom sash, flowers, trophy, gi�s, and fair �ckets. Two runner ups will receive trophies. Winner to represent the Rockingham County Fair at the Virginia Associa�on of Fairs pageant held in January of 2025. The registra�on fee is $100.00. Age is determined by the day of pageant.

JUNIOR MISS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR: Age 15-17. The compe��on will consist of a Personal Interview, Personality/ Sports Wear, Evening Gown, Photogenic and On-Stage Ques�on. One winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship, fair custom crown, $150.00 cash, custom sash, flowers, trophy, gi�s, and fair �ckets. Two runner ups will receive trophies. Registra�on fee is $100.00, Age determined by day of pageant.

MRS.ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR: Married. Must be 21 years old, currently married and living with spouse. The compe��on will consist of Personality/ Sports Wear, Evening Gown, Photogenic, Personal Interview and On-Stage Ques�on. One winner will receive $500.00 toward educa�on assistance, fair custom crown, $150.0cash, custom sash, flowers, trophy, gi�s, and fair �ckets. Two runner ups will receive trophies. The registra�on fee is $100.00.

MPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION

✥ OPENING NUMBER: Ladies will perform a simple dance rou�ne together on stage. Each contestant will introduce themselves (name, age, town). T-shirts will be provided and may be accessorized but not altered. All contestants must wear black jeans with White Tennis Shoes.

✥ WESTERN WEAR: In memory of Sara Monger’s love for the fair we will model western wear.. All contestants will model their choice of western wear a�re. An ou�it should reflect your individual personality and unique style.

✥ EVENING GOWN: Long gown of your choice/style. On stage ques�ons and crowning will take place in evening gowns.

✥ ON-STAGE QUESTION: A unrehearsed on-stage ques�on to iden�fy the impromptu public speaking ability.

✥ PHOTOGENIC: Pictures must be submi�ed at registra�on. No larger than 8x10 , PLACE PICTURE IN black 8X10 FRAME. You may enter up to 3 addi�onal pictures @$10.00 each.

AD INFORMATION: This book is a fundraiser for the pageant and allows us to improve our program, year a�er year. All contestants are required to sell one full page ad (9” tall x 7” wide) for the program book which costs $60.00. You may also purchase a half page (4.5” tall x 7’ wide) for $40.00, more than one page, or half pages. Be crea�ve. This ad info must be submi�ed by Orienta�on on July 28th to Mike at Rockinghamfairpageant@gmail.com. Please submit it in PDF, JPG or Tiff file format. All ads will be placed in the program books which go on sale Saturday morning at 11am. The contestant selling the most ads will win a Kate Spade purse

Kinley’sBook Drive: Contestants will bring 5 books to registra�on night. Books need to be new and for grades Pre-K - grade 5. All those par�cipa�ng in the book drive will receive 2 free pit passes to a fair concert during Rockingham Co. fair week.

All 3 queens will sign a contract immediately following the pageant.

Queens will not be allowed to compete in any other pageant system during their reign as Miss Rockingham County Fair. Forms must be either typed or computer printed and ready to hand in at Registra�on/rehearsal. This includes payment, photos, and ads. Submit 5 copies. No scores/comment sheets will be given out the night of the pageant. Scores can be released the following week at your request.

✥ For more informa�on, contact pageant director, Melissa Frazier Stum@540-820-1930, email atcoachmelissa4pvt@comcast.net or Keli @540-435-0491. Leave a voice mail and your call will be returned. No calls a�er 9pm. All checks need to be made payable to RCFA and are subject to a $50.00 return fee.

2024 MISS & MASTER ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT

Saturday, August 3rd Star�ng at 11 am Rockingham County Fair Exhibit Hall

Open to all counties.

“LOVE LIKE SARA”

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Deadline for Entries is Sunday, July 28th. Forms may be dropped off at the fair office prior to the deadline. (4808 S. Valley Pike)

Entries received after July 28th, or at the door will be accepted with $20.00 late fee.

Forms may also be completed online and submitted with payment via www.rockinghamcountyfair.com.

www.rockinghamcountyfair.com

www.facebook.com/rockinghamcountyfairpageant

Age Divisions & Order of

Events:

Boys 0-3; Girls 0-11 months, 12-23 months, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-11 & 12-14

Special Division: Mom & Daughter

Beauty Compe��on: Entry Fee is $60.00. Pageant a�re is expected for girls and Sunday best for boys. Winner and 2 runner ups given in each division. Winners receive a Beau�ful Crown, trophy, banner, gi�s and fair admission �ckets. A personality winner is also chosen. Runner ups to receive a trophy. Par�cipa�on trophy or gi� given to all not receiving another award. Modeling is judged on girls age 4 and up.

Photogenic Compe��on: Entry Fee is $10.00, and photo may be brought to the pageant. Pictures must be 8x10 or smaller, no frames. Label them (Prior to pageant day) with name and age group on the back. One winner in each division. Extra photos can be entered for an addi�onal $10.00 each..

Mother & Daughter Compe��on: New this year. Mother daughter division is for any mother and daughter who is a registered contestant in either the day pageant or night pageant. No formal dresses. Use your imagina�on and come up with a cute rou�ne. Special music provided. One winner is selected. Mother and daughter receive crowns, fair �ckets, and gi�. Entry fee is $20.00. Event will take place immediately following the 12-14 division. This is a fun event.

People’s Choice Vo�ng: Takes place at the entry table. The winner is announced a�er the 12-14 division. The winner to receive a crown, trophy and 2025 entry fee paid.

General Informa�on, Please Read!

1) Dressing Room area is provided, please be considerate of your space.

a) One person allowed with each contestant.

b) No men are allowed in the dressing areas.

c) Extension cords, racks and mirrors are encouraged.

2) Past queens may not re-enter the same division they have won and must sit out 1 year regardless of age division changes. Age is determined by the day of pageant.

3) Door Admission is $8.00. Everyone pays for door admission.

a) All hair and make-up ar�sts pay door admission

b) Day�me admission also allows entry into night pageant.

c) Doors will not be open un�l 10am.

d) Program books are $10.00 each.

4) Checks need to be made payable to RCFA and any returned check will be charged a $50.00 return fee. May also use PayPal online.

***This is a fundraiser pageant; Volunteers dedicate their �me.***

No unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated. Anyone conduc�ng themselves in a rude or unprofessional manner will not be allowed to enter back into the pageant for 2 years and no refunds will be given, they will also need to leave the premises.

Forms can be completed and mailed with payment to Melissa Frazier Stum Rockingham Co. Fair Pageant

2021 S. Eastside Hwy , Elkton, VA 22827 or submi�ed online at www.rockinghamcountyfair.com

Voice mails can be le� for Melissa @ 540-820-1930 or Keli @ 540-435-0491

2024 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR ALL BREED HORSE SHOW

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST

8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M.

$80 PREPAID “all day” show fee per horse; mailed and postmarked on or before PREPAY date of August 15th, 2024

If you miss the PREPAY date...the “all day” show fee per horse will be $100. The PREPAY date will be strictly adhered to…..NO EXCEPTIONS. Entry fee must accompany entry form.

The volunteers of the Alphabet Series Horse Shows are proud to offer their help to the Rockingham County Fair for the Fair’s 2024 All Breed Horse Show. Please make checks to: Rockingham County Fair All Breed Horse Show

Send check, entries and Coggins to: Debbie Huffman 1250 Mt. Olivet Church Road, Elkton, VA 22827.

e-mail: alphabet.series@yahoo.com for entry form or call or text 540-246-2900 for more information.

******PLEASE READ******

Rules and Regulations ******PLEASE READ******

1. Save yourself $20...get your $80 show fee in the mail and postmarked by the PREPAY date- don’t forget to include your entry form, waiver, and COPY of your Coggins. It is not the Fair’s responsibility to mail your original Coggins back to you.

2. Insurance requires approved riding helmets for exhibitors 18 years and under. Hard soled boots are required for every rider. Exhibitors wearing tennis shoes or flip flops will NOT be allowed to enter ring.

3. The Virginia Equine Law is in effect.

4. The safety of your children is not the responsibility of the Show or any Horse Show participant.

5. Substitutions will be accepted.

6. Stallions may not be shown by riders 18 or under. If you ride a stallion take care you are not the cause of some innocent rider or horse being injured.

7. Academy riders are welcome.

8. NO DOGS, ATV’S, Or ALCOHOL. Chairs, umbrellas, or blankets are NOT permitted within ten (10) feet of the show ring.

9. Any entry exhibiting unruly or dangerous behavior will be asked by the ringmaster to leave the ring. Our equine insurance carrier requires kickers to have a red ribbon displayed on their tail. Mistreatment of animals will not be tolerated.

10. Good sportmanship and courtesy are to be displayed at all times at this event. Persons “ throwing” ribbons down on the ground will be asked to leave. Disrespect shown to judges or staff will result in a request to leave the grounds. Creating a family atmosphere is our goal!

11. Any exhibitor whose check is returned for insufficient funds, etc., will be charged a $50.00 service fee in addition to money owed and amount due

will be paid by cashier’s check or money order.

12. For purposes of this show, a juvenile is a rider who has not reached their 18th birthday as of January 1, 2024.

13. Changes/additions and rules announced on show day take precedence over preprinted information.

14. Schooling horses are welcome but will be charged a $30 “all day” entry fee… you will be given a number but you will not be judged.

15. The judges are required to have an “old fashioned workout” with classes having more than 15 horses.

16. In the issue of fairness… the judge will be required to place an exhibitor from each breed in the “all” breed classes.

8:00 A.M. Classes

* Equitation/Horsemanship pattern classes will be posted by the entry gate. Equitation pattern classes will be demonstrated individually in English tack. Horsemanship Pattern class will be demonstrated individually in Western tack

1. Beginner Equitation Under Saddle –Walk, Trot

2. Low Hunter Under Saddle – Walk, Trot, and Canter

3. Open Hunter Under Saddle – Walk, Trot, and Canter

4. *Equitation Pattern Class A – Walk, Trot

5. Beginner Pleasure Hunter – Walk, Trot

6. Open Pleasure Hunter – Walk, Trot, and Canter

7. * Equitation Pattern Class B – Walk, Trot, and Canter

8. Open Hunter Equitation – Walk, Trot, and Canter – Judged on Proper Riding Position

and athletic horse with a comfortable ride.

TEN MINUTE BREAK

*Rules for barrels – for each barrel knocked over, there will be an additional 5 second penalty (per barrel) added to your final time. Excessive abuse (whipping or spurring of your horse) will result in your disqualification at the discretion of the officials.

22. *Clover Leaf Barrels – Timed event.

23. Egg in Spoon

24. Pick-up Rider – Timed event.

25. Keyhole Race – Timed event.

26. Musical Poles

27. Ants in your pants – Timed event. Put an extra pair of pants on at the end of the ring... zipped and buttoned and race back!

28. Ride a Buck – You must ride bareback and provide your own dollar bill. Dropped dollars to be given to the ringmaster and winner takes all!

29. Pole Bending – Timed event.

30. Open End Barrel – Timed event. Exhibitor rides to opposite end of ring...dismounts horse at far end of barrel ….crawls through barrel... remounts and rides back!

4:30 p.m. Evening Session

31. Let’s have a CAKE WALK! Open to exhibitors, trainers, owners, spectators, kids, moms, dads, grandmas, aunts, and uncles...even the judges and all the volunteers! No need to own a horse! Just come on in and enjoy the fun! You could be the winner of one of our cakes or bread. When the number is called… just keep walking until you find it….. pull that sticker off the rail, present it to the “cake presenter” and get your cake! You’ll have a fun time! …..afterwards take a fifteen minute break.

THIS SESSION WILL NOT START BEFORE 10:30 a.m.

9. Lead Line – child to be led by an adult on horse or pony. Handicapped riders welome. Not a judged class. NO ENTRY FEE.

10. Halter – open to any horse, pony, donkey, or mini.

11. Showmanship Class – entries to be shown in hand. Open to any horse, pony, or mini.

12. Western GAYP stock type – Walk and jog. No canter.

13. Trail Class – Walk and your pleasure gait and canter.

14. Open Beginner Rider – Open to any rider in first two years of showing. Walk, trot/jog.

15. *Horsemanship Pattern – Demonstrated individually in Western tack (pattern posted by entry gate) walk and jog/trot.

16. Open Western Pleasure – Walk, jog, lope. Proper Western attire.

17. Youth Pleasure – Walk, trot or pleasure gait. Riders 17 and under.

18. Open Pleasure Stock Type – Walk, trot/ jog, and lope/canter.

19. Youth Hunter Under Saddle – Walk, trot and canter. Riders 17 years and under.

20. **Field Hunter Under Saddle – Walk, trot.

21. **Field Hunter Under Saddle – Walk, trot and canter.

**Field Hunter will be judged on suitability as a true fox hunting horse. The Field Hunter should be obedient to rider’s aids, accepting of contact, and exhibit forwardness in a calm and relaxed manner. Horses will be asked to demonstrate lengthening and shortening of stride within trot and canter, as well as halt and rein-back. Conformation should be conducive to a balanced

32. Stick Horse Class – Bring your own stick horse – open to all ages...a judged class. NO ENTRY FEE

33. Lead Line – child to be led by an adult on horse or pony…..a judged class. Handicapped riders welcome. NO ENTRY FEE

34. *Championship Barrels – Timed event. Only 1st through 5th place winners in Class 22 are eligible for this Championship Barrel class. Let the fun begin…….let ‘em roll on!

35. All Breed Beginner Rider – riders of all ages in their first 2 years of showing. Walk and your pleasure gait. No canter. Only rider’s ability to be judged.

36. All Breed “Spectator to Judge” class – “our” judge will pick a spectator from the grandstand to “be” the judge.

37. Good ‘ol Boys and Girls – ride what you got and wear what you want! No show clothing. No canter.

38. Lite-shod Pleasure – walk and pleasure gait. Shoe not to exceed ¾ “x3/8”

39. Open Equitation – walk and pleasure gait. No canter. Individual work out and question.

40. Open Western Pleasure – walk and trot/ jog and lope

41. Backyard Pleasure – walk and your pleasure gait. No canter. Judged on which horses “the judge” would most want to take home and keep for his/herself as just a good “all-around” horse.

42. Lady’s Pleasure Horse – walk, and your favorite gait

43. Men’s Pleasure Horse – walk, and your favorite gait

44. Spots on the Rail – Show walk and show gait

45. All Breed Pleasure with Canter –horses to show at a walk, trot/jog/easy gait, and canter or lope.

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ALL BREED HORSE SHOW cont.

46. All Day Pleasure Easy Gait – walk and your favorite easy gait. No canter.

47. All Day Pleasure Trot/Jog – walk and jog/trot. No canter.

48. Spotted Easy Gait – trail walk and trail gait

49. Spots on the Trail – walk and pleasure gait/jog. Any breed….as long as you have spots….come on in!

50. Country Pleasure – Open to any breed. Walk and jog/pleasure gait. No canter.

51. Pairs – walk and pleasure gait. No canter. Judged on matching appearances and movement as a team.

52. Juvenile Pleasure – walk, your pleasure gait and back. No canter. Riders 17 years and under.

53. All Breed Go-As-You-Please – walk, easy gait/trot/jog. No canter.

54. Open Pleasure Championship – open to any breed….walk and your favorite gait. In the issue of fairness, the judge has been instructed to select the best horse of each discipline when tying the class. 1st thru 8th

Any person who wants to sponsor a class and provide prize money for that class is welcome to do so!

Let’s leave a good impression….don’t forget to pick up the trash around your trailer!

We strongly encourage good sportsmanship and try to present a good family atmosphere for our exhibitors and spectators as well!

NOTE: For those of you who want to lower your entry fee… why not get a sponsorship…. Send it along with the balance of your entry fee. Example: a $50 sponsorship from your “aunt/ uncle” plus your $30 = an $80 entry fee.

NOTE: Announcer will ONLY call for the gaits specified on the class list.

NOTE: A 2-minute gate call will be strictly enforced by the announcer.

NOTE: There will be no additional classes added once the program is printed.

…..and last but not least, let’s thank the Fair for giving the horsemen of Rockingham and surrounding counties the opportunity for an equine showcase!!!

Thank YOU for supporting the 2024 Rockingham County Fair All Breed Horse Show! We hope you had a great time and an enjoyable day! Please make an effort to thank the volunteers (who have worked tirelessly with no pay). Without their generosity, we would not be here today. Have a safe trip home! We hope to see you again next year!

NOTICE: your entry fee must accompany your PRE-PAID entry...if not, you will be charged a $100 entry fee. Entry form must include all requested information.

To ease the congestion at the entry gate, a divide will be set up for entry and exit to and from the ring.

Obstacle – Timed event. Judging to be held outside of main ring from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for this class. Pending a volunteer takes this job!

Class A -- Horses, ponies and minis to be led.

Class B -- Horses, ponies and minis to be ridden. Juniors, Seniors, and Adults

All “props” will be provided!

Kymberly Coffman and Henry Terry Department Superintendent and Co-Superintendent

SECTION 1 - BEEF CATTLE RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All entries and fees should be entered in the online FairEntry System by July 01, 2024. Paper forms can still be sent, if absolutely necessary, to Rockingham County Fair – Beef Department, 4808 S. Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 postmarked no later than July 01, 2024. Make checks payable to the Rockingham County Fair Association. Refunds will only be made with a veterinarian’s signed statement.

2. No bull over 1 year of age will be allowed in the ring without a nose-lead.

3. All cattle must be secured in a stall with halter and necktie at all times. (NO EXCEPTIONS).

4. The barn superintendents will check registration papers or application papers on Monday afternoon by visiting each exhibitors stall. All registered cattle born prior to January 1, 2024 must have registration papers. All registered cattle born after January 1, 2024 must have either registration papers or a copy of their application for registration papers. Any cattle not having valid registration/ application papers will be shown in the commercial show. The Beef Department will check tattoos.

5. Only cattle being shown in recognized classes will be permitted in the beef barn. Animals for exhibit may be permitted in the beef section with prior approval of the livestock department chairman.

6. Only two animals per exhibitor will be allowed per class. Where there is no competition and first place ribbon is awarded, second place prize money will be given.

7. Any animal, which in the opinion of the livestock chairman constitutes a hazard, must be removed from the grounds.

8. NO FITTING. Cattle will be shown clean and groomed, but not fitted.

9. Showmanship will be voluntary for Junior Beef exhibitors. Showmanship will start at 9:00 AM Thursday morning. Entries will be divided into three classes as follows:

(1) Experienced - 4 or more years experience with any beef type animals anywhere.

(2) Junior – 2 or 3 years of showing experience with any beef type animals anywhere.

(2) Novice – First year of showing experience with any beef type animals anywhere.

BEEF CATTLE � DEPT. A

10. The rules and regulations to qualify as a Junior showman for the Beef Cattle Department will be the same for all JUNIOR LIVESTOCK. Juniors must be a bonafide Rockingham County 4-H or FFA member.

11. Animals shown in the Junior show must be owned and registered solely in the name of the exhibitor by June 1, 2024 (No transfer papers will be accepted). The bonafide 4-H or FFA member in whose name the animal is entered, must also be the one to show the animal. In the event that this is not possible, another junior member may be permitted to show the animal.

12. The Junior/Open Cattle Show will be judged on Thursday morning beginning 9:00 AM in the following order: Junior Showmanship, Other Registered Breeds, Black Angus, Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental, Charolais and commercial heifers (show order is subject to change). The Pee Wee Showmanship and Old Timers Showmanship will take place around 2:00pm or at the end of the breed that being exhibited at that time.

13. The Junior and Open Everett Terry Herdsman Awards will be given on Saturday to an open and junior exhibitor showing the best all around quality of a good sport, the cleanliness of his or her show area, and the willingness to help his or her fellow show person. The recipients of these awards will be chosen by a selected committee. The awards are sponsored by the Everett Terry Family.

14. ALL Livestock exhibitors must have their cattle on the grounds and unloaded by 12:00 PM Monday; NO EXCEPTIONS.

These exhibits MUST REMAIN UNTIL 9:00 PM ON SATURDAY. Any beef exhibitor(s) leaving early or without prior approval of the department superintendent will FORFEIT HIS/HER PRIZE MONEY.

15. Premium money will be distributed by the barn superintendent at time of departure on Saturday.

16. One entry per exhibitor will be allowed to show in the Cow-Calf class. Only calves born between 1/1/24 and 6/1/24 and shown in

Open or Junior classes are eligible to enter.

17. Entry Head Limits:

a. There will be a limit of six (6) animals per exhibitor/registered owner.

b. Junior Exhibitors may enter six (6) animals per breed up to two (2) different breeds with a maximum of twelve (12) head that number would include commercial heifers.

18. Lights will be turned out in the beef barn at 11:00 PM; no sleeping in the barn will be allowed.

19. Personal fans will be allowed but must be moving air in the same direction as the permanently installed fans.

20. There is a minimum of 6 head (combined male and female) requirement in order to qualify for an individual breed show. Breeds not meeting the 6 head minimum will be shown in the All Other Breeds Division.

(ANY AND ALL RULES OF THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR PUBLISHED IN THE “FAIR CATALOG” APPLY TO ALL EXHIBITORS ALSO). THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

PREMIUMS TO BE PAID ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1ST - $18 2ND - $15 3RD - $12 4TH - $9 5TH - $6 Class No.

A - 1: Junior Heifer Calf Born Between Jan. 1 & June 1, 2024

A - 2: Winter Heifer Calf Born Between Nov. 1 & Dec. 31, 2023

A - 3: Senior Heifer Calf Born Between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, 2023

A- 4: CALF CHAMPION HEIFER

A - 5: RESERVE CALF CHAMPION HEIFER

A - 6: Late Summer Yearling Heifer Calf Born Between July 1 & Aug. 31, 2023

A - 7: Early Summer Yearling Heifer Calf Born Between May 1 & June 30, 2023

A - 8: Late Junior Yearling Heifer born Between March 1 & April 30, 2023

A - 9: CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

A - 10: RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

A - 11: Early Junior Yearling Heifer Born Between Jan. 1 & Feb. 29, 2023

A - 12: Senior Yearling Heifer Born Between Sept. 1 & Dec. 31, 2022

A - 13: CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

A - 14: RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

A - 15: GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER

A - 16: RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER

A - 17: Group of Two Heifers, Any Age, Owned By Exhibitor

A - 18: Heifer - Bred and Owned By Exhibitor (Any Age, One Entry per Exhibitor)

A - 19: Junior Bull Calf Born Between Jan. 1 & June 1, 2023

A - 20: Winter Bull Calf Born Between Nov. 1 & Dec. 31, 2023

A - 21: Senior Bull Calf Born Between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, 2023

A - 22: CALF CHAMPION BULL

A - 23: RESERVE CALF CHAMPION BULL

A - 24: Late Summer Yearling Bull Born Between July 1 & Aug. 31, 2023

A - 25: Early Summer Yearling Bull Born Between May 1 & June 30, 2023

A - 26: Late Junior Yearling Bull Born Between March 1 & April 30, 2023

A - 27: CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL

A - 28: RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL

A - 29: Early Junior Yearling Bull Born Between Jan. 1 & Feb. 29, 2023

A - 30: Senior Yearling Bull Born Between Sept. 1 & Dec. 31, 2022

A - 31: Late Two Year Old Bull Born Between May 1 & Aug. 31, 2022

A - 32: Early Two Year Old Bull Born Between Jan. 1 & April 30, 2022

A - 33: CHAMPION SENIOR BULL

A - 34: RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BULL

A - 35: GRAND CHAMPION BULL

A - 36: RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL

A - 37: Group of Two Bulls, Any Age, Owned By Exhibitor

A - 38: Bull – Bred and Owned By Exhibitor (Any Age, One Entry per Exhibitor)

A - 39: Get Of Sire (4) Animals by One Sire (Either or Both Sexes) Can be Grouped by Different Owners

A - 40: Best Five Head by One Owner

A - 41: Cow-Calf Division

JUNIOR BEEF

DEPARTMENT A

Kymberly Coffman and Henry Terry Department Superintendent and CoSuperintendent

SECTION II – BEEF CATTLE

Rules and Regulations

The Junior Livestock Show will be held on Thursday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

The same rules listed for Section 1 – Beef Cattle will be used for Junior Livestock Exhibitors. Class listings and premiums will be the same for all beef cattle, open and junior shows.

The Alice Bowman Award is presented annually to the Supreme Grand Champion Heifer and Bull of the Junior Livestock Show. A monetary award is presented to each winner by the family of Alice Bowman, a dedicated mother and fair supporter.

The Lester Estep Award is sponsored by the family and presented to the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the Cow/ Calf Division of all breeds. A monetary award is given to the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion.

DAIRY CATTLE � DEPT. B

unethical in the showing of registered cattle.

1. Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status of the animal for the class in which it is shown.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The Dairy Show will be held on Tuesday of fair week following the Dairy Steer show and after Dairy Showmanship. The Show order for this year is as follows: Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Red and White, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey.

2. Open competition is open to out-of-county herds. Youth competition is restricted to youth exhibitors who are bona fi de Rockingham 4-H Club and/or FFA members.

3. Entries close the 3rd Sunday of July at 7:00PM. Stall assignments will be based on preentries. NO additions except VA Sale of Stars purchases. (copy of purchase receipt must accompany addition and due to Mr. Tim Liskey by Monday following the Sale of Stars).

4. All entry fees must be paid via the Fair Entry Website. Refunds will be made only with a veterinarian’s signed statement.

5. All cattle must be the property of the individual exhibiting them.

6. Registration certificates will be required on all open show exhibits. All dairy animals, original registration papers, and health papers must be at the fairgrounds by Monday Noon of fair week. Grade animals must also have DHIA paper for the Junior Show.

7. No exhibitor shall win more than two premiums in any one class.

8. $5.00 entry fee per animal. Tack space will be assigned 1 per exhibitor at no cost and any extra will be based on barn availability.

9. The storage of excessive amounts of hay, feed and straw will not be permitted in the barns and only if space is available after stall assignments have been made. This shall be at the discretion of the barn chairman. Area storing hay/feed/straw cannot be more than three tie rings/stalls and not stacked above the wooden tie walls.

10. Champion awards will not be made unless fi ve or more individual animals are exhibited in each breed.

11. Point system for determining the Premier Awards is as follows:

Placing - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Points – Senior Females – 20,18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2

Points – Junior Females – 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

12. Milkout at the discretion of the Judge.

13. All exhibits in this department are subject to the general rules of the Rockingham County Fair. See General Rules and Regulations for Health Requirements and Barn Area Rules.

14. Family Unit Defined: If a herd is registered in the names of the immediate members of a family, those persons may combine their entries as a “Family Unit”, and be considered as one exhibitor for Premier Breeder and/or Premier Exhibitor points or all individual family members may choose to be considered as individuals. Individual exhibitors must notify show management of their choice prior to the show.

15. Any cattle that are shown must be shown in the breed in which they are registered. In case an animal is dual registered, the animal must be shown in one breed or another, not in both.

16. Milk cows may leave at 12:00PM on Friday of fair week. Display areas and Heifers/calves must remain until 9:00PM Saturday of fair week.

17. To obtain an armband, passes or parking pass, you must have a dairy animal that is entered in the Dairy Show which is held on Tuesday of fair week.

18. No head/clipping shoots allowed in the dairy barn – must be kept in the grassy area between beef/dairy barns.

19. All advertising/sponsor signs cannot be larger than 22” X 28” in size and must be displayed in tack area.

20. No watering troughs allowed inside of the dairy barn. They must remain on the wash rack.

SHOW RING CODE OF ETHICS

Believing it is in the best interest of all breeders of registered cattle to maintain a reputation of integrity and to present a wholesome and progressive image in the show ring the following lists those practices which are considered unacceptable in presenting registered animals in the show ring. The use of such practices or procedures is therefore considered

2. Balancing the udder by any means other than leaving naturally produced milk any or all quarters.

3. Setting the teats with mechanical contrivance or with the use of chemical preparation.

4. Treating or massaging any part of the animal’s body, particularly the udder, internally or externally with an irritant, counter-irritant or other substance to temporarily improve conformation or produce unnatural animation.

5. Minimizing the effects of crampiness by feeding or injecting drug depressants or applying packs or using an artificial contrivance or therapeutic treatment except normal exercises.

6. Blocking the nerves to the foot to prevent limping by injecting drugs.

7. Striking the animal to cause swelling in a depressed area.

8. Surgery of any kind performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body, hide or hair. Not included is the removal of warts, teats and horns, clipping and dressing of hair and trimming of hooves.

9. Insertion of foreign materials under the skin.

10. Changing the color of hair at any point, spot or area on the animal’s body including the blackening of a gray spot.

11. The use of alcoholic beverages in the feed or administered as a drench.

12. Administration of a drug or any kind of prescription internally or externally prior to entering the show ring except for treating a recognized disease or injury and for tranquilizing bulls that may otherwise be dangerous to females in heat. For the purpose of this Code the term “drug”; shall mean any substance, the sale possession or use of which is controlled by license under

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Rachel Smith Fink & Tim Liskey, Department Superintendents (Revised March 2024)

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Federal, State or local laws or regulations and any substance commonly used by medical or veterinary professions which affect the circulatory or central nervous system of a cow.

13. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors while in the show ring or conduct detrimental to the breed or show.

SECTION I – TYPE CLASSES

Show Order: Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Red and White Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey.

Heifer Classes

1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3 (open premiums)

(unless otherwise stated ex. Rosette only receives a ribbon and no cash award)

B-1. Spring Heifer Calf born March 1 through April 30, 2024

B-2. Winter Heifer Calf Calf born Dec. 1, 2023 through Feb. 28, 2024

B-3. Fall Heifer Calf born Sept. 1 through Nov. 30, 2023

B-4. Summer Heifer Calf born June 1 through August 31, 2023

B-5. Spring Yearling Heifer born March 1 through May 31, 2023

B-6. Winter Yearling Heifer born Dec. 1, 2022 through Feb. 28, 2023

B-7. Fall Yearling Heifer (not in milk) born Sept. 1 through Nov. 30, 2022

B-8. Junior Champion (Youth Show) – Rosette

B-9. Reserve Junior Champion (Youth Show) – Rosette

B-10. Junior Champion (Open Show) – Rosette

B-11. Reserve Junior Champion (Open Show) – Rosette

B-12. Junior Best of 3 females to consist of three animals all shown in the junior age classes, bred by exhibitor regardless of ownership.

Cow Classes

1st-$25, 2nd-$20, 3rd-$15, 4th-$10, 5th-$5 (open premiums) (unless otherwise stated ex. Rosette only receives a ribbon and no cash award)

B-13. Junior two year old cow (not necessarily in milk) born March 1 through August 31, 2022

B-14. Senior two year old cow born Sept. 1, 2021 through Feb. 29, 2022

B-15. Three year old cow born Sept. 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021

B-16. Four year old cow born Sept. 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020

B-17. Aged cow born before Sept. 1, 2018

B-18. Dry cow – any age freshened at least once

B-19. Senior Champion (Youth Show) – Rosette

B-20. Reserve Senior Champion (Youth Show) – Rosette

B-21. Grand Champion (Youth Show) – Rosette

B-22. Reserve Grand Champion (Youth Show) – Rosette

B-23. Senior Champion (Open Show)– Rosette

B-24. Reserve Senior Champion (Open Show) – Rosette

B-25. Grand Champion(Open Show) – Rosette

B-26. Reserve Grand Champion (Open Show) - Rosette Other Classes

1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3 (open premiums)

(unless otherwise stated ex. Rosette only receives a ribbon and no cash award)

B-27. Best Udder of Show (In milk)

B-28. Dam and Daughter – two females, one to be the off spring of the other, may be owned by two exhibitors

B-29. Produce of Dam to consist of two animals, any age, the produce of one cow. May be owned by two exhibitors

B-30. Best of three females to consist of three females, any age, all bred by one breeder, one animal may be owned by another exhibitor

Premier Awards

Placing - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Points – Senior Females – 20,18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2

Points – Junior Females – 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

B-31. Premier Exhibitor Award – Shall be made to the exhibitor credited with most points on no more than six (6) animals owned and exhibited. In case of multiple ownership, all points awarded for Premium exhibitor will be credited to the individual, partnership, syndicate or family unit who is exhibiting the animal – Banner

B-32. Premier Breeder Award – Shall be made to the breeder of animals credited with the most points on no more than six (6) animals, exhibited by the breeder or other exhibitors. In determining the Premier Breeder, the breeder of the animal shall be the name of the person, partnership or syndicate as it appears on the registration certificate. There will be no splitting of Premier Breeder and/or Premier

Exhibitor points – Banner

Supreme Champion Awards

Youth Supreme Champion Heifer- Banner

Open Supreme Champion Heifer- Banner

Youth Supreme Champion Cow- Banner

Open Supreme Champion Cow- Banner

SECTION II – DAIRY PEE WEE CLASS

Sponsored by Farm Credit of the Virginias

1. Ages 8 and younger as of September 30th of the current year.

2. Any dairy breed may be shown.

3. Any animal shown must have also been shown in the open or junior dairy show on Tuesday.

4. All participants will receive a ribbon – no premiums awarded.

5. Class starts at 7:00PM Thursday.

SECTION III - DRESS A CALF

Sponsored by Greenmount Grain Roasting

1. Will be held Thursday following the Pee Wee Class

SECTION IV- YOUTH DAIRY SHOW

Rules & Regulations

• All youth exhibitors must be bona fide Rockingham 4-H Club and/or FFA members meeting the following criteria:

• Youth entries may be exhibited by all bonafide Rockingham 4-H & FFA members who are 9 years old by September 30th of the current year.

• Final participation in the youth show is the show immediately following graduation from High School.

• 4-H & FFA exhibitors who participated in the previous year’s fair must turn in a project book for species they exhibited in order to be eligible to show this year.

• Pre-entry and health requirements are the same as those for the Open Dairy Show.

• Youth exhibitors may not show in the Open Show with non-registered (grade) stock.

• Open competition is open to Rockingham County AND out-of-county herds. However, to show in the open competition the animal must be registered.

• Cattle do not have to be registered to receive Junior Show premiums; grade animals are not allowed in the Open Show and will not receive Open Show premiums.

• The Youth Dairy Show will be held simultaneously with the Open Show. After all animals have been placed, junior animals will be advanced and awarded Junior Show Premiums and Ribbons.

• All cattle must be owned by the exhibitor. Ownership defined:

DAIRY CATTLE � DEPT. B

• Animals must be registered in the name of the Youth member, or a partnership of Youth members, throughout the year exhibiting in order to qualify for Youth recognition. Adult-Youth and family or farm partnerships are NOT acceptable.

• For an animal (cow or heifer) being transferred to a Youth, or a partnership of Youth, the transfer application must be included with the fair entries (due the 3rd Sunday in July).

• The following actions will disqualify an animal from Youth recognition:

• Transferring an animal in or out of a Youth’s name after the deadline

• Adding or dropping any adult or Youth member as owner after the deadline

• There is also a 4-H/FFA Dairy Lease Agreement for youth that are interested in showing dairy animals without ownership. Contact the Dairy Barn Chairman or the Rockingham County Extension Office to receive a copy or explanation of the program. The Lease agreement is due to the Dairy Barn Chairman or the Rockingham County Extension office on the THIRD Friday of July.

• Championship awards will not be made unless five (5) or more individual animals are exhibited in each breed.

• Breed shows will be on Tuesday of fair week and will follow in the order stated in Open Dairy Show class listings.

• Youth Fitting and Showmanship classes and CloverBud Showmanship will be held Tuesday of fair week, following the Dairy Steer Show and before type classes.

• Youth Fitting and Showing is mandatory. If a youth does not participate in Youth Fitting and Showing they cannot receive Youth Premiums from Monday’s show. The youth would only be eligible to collect open premiums from Monday’s show.

• Permission for exception from Youth Fitting and Showing can be requested in writing to the Dairy Department Chairman. Chairman must receive a written request 4 days

prior to the Youth Fitting and Showing Class. If there is a medical reason, a Doctor’s note must accompany a written request to be excused. The Chairman and Dairy Barn Committee will have the final decision and give a written response one day prior to the Youth Fitting and Showing class.

• All animals shown in Fitting and Showing classes must be owned by the exhibitor.

• Classes will be formed for Youth Fitting and Showing based on age as of September 30th

• Ages 9-12 (Junior Division); 13-15 (Intermediate Division); 16-19 (Senior Division).

• Dress a Calf on Wednesday night is sponsored by C & C Farm Supply.

Type Classes

• Class listings are the same as listed above for the open show.

• Youth will receive premiums as follows for placing in youth competition, in addition to any premium won in the open placings: 1st - $15 2nd - $12 3rd - $10

• All youth entries will receive a $10 participating premium for 3rd place and below in youth competition.

Showing & Fitting Classes

CloverBud Showmanship- For those younger than a Junior 4-H member and enrolled as a current Cloverbud. Those participating in Cloverbud Showmanship Tuesday are not eligible for the PeeWee class held Thursday night of fair week,

Dairy Fitting & Showmanship ages 9-12 as of September 30th

1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3

Dairy Fitting & Showmanship ages 13-15 as of September 30th

1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3

Dairy Fitting & Showmanship ages 16-19 as of September 30th

1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3

OPEN and JUNIOR BOER GOAT SHOW � DEPT. C

**Thursday August 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM**

Michael Myers & Caity Swecker, Chairs

New this year!

Check-in times will be 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024 for all Open and Jr Breeding goats. If you do not check in your entries during this time period or make prior arrangements to come at a different time, you will be forfeited from the show.

The Sunshine class (open to all ages) has been moved to 6:00 P.M. August 15, 2024

1. All entries and fees should be entered in the online FairEntry system by July 1, 2023. There will be a one week grace period of late entries allowed for an upcharge of $50 per head.

2. All bucks must be washed prior to coming to the Fair Grounds. (per Rockingham County Fair Association)

3. Registration papers are required for ALL percentage and fullblood animals. Registration papers or application papers must be presented to the department head upon arrival on the grounds if born after April 1, 2023. All goats born prior to April 1, 2023 must have registration papers and will be checked after arrival by the department superintendent. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required for all Open and Junior Boer Goats.

4. After registration is received, no substitution of animals will be allowed without approval from Department Chair. No substitution will be authorized after August 5, 2023.

5. Any goat appearing to be in poor health or displaying any forms of infection, open abscesses or obvious signs of sore-mouth will not be allowed on the fair grounds. Show committee and/or veterinarian have the authority to request the animal be removed.

6. Any animal, which in the opinion of the livestock chairman and/or department chair, that constitutes a hazard, must be removed from the grounds.

7. All goats must show in their respective individual classes in order to compete in the specialty classes.

8. Only goats being shown in classes at the fair will be allowed on the grounds.

9. All trailers must be moved to a designated parking area after unloading.

10. A $28.00 charge will be assessed for all checks not honored by local bank.

11. All exhibits in this department are subject to the General Rules of the Rockingham County Fair. See General Rules and Regulations for Health requirements and barn area rules.

12. Chairman has the right to cancel classes due to lack of entries or to adjust class ages.

13. All exhibitors must have their goats on the grounds and unloaded by 12:00 PM Monday, No Exceptions. These exhibits must remain in place until 9:00 PM on Saturday. Any exhibitor leaving early or without prior approval of the department chairs will forfeit his/her prize money and could be suspended for following show year.

14. All juniors showing in the JUNIOR show must be a Rockingham County 4-H or FFA member.

15. Showmanship will be voluntary for JUNIOR goat exhibitors. Entries will be divided into three classes as follows:

1) Senior (ages 17-21)

2) Intermediate (ages 13-16)

3) Junior- (ages 9-12)

16. The Junior goat show will show at the same time as the open goat show.

17. The same rules listed above will be used for the Junior goat show. Class premiums will be the same for all goats open and junior.

CLASSES

Premiums: 1st - $14, 2nd - $12, 3rd - $10, 4th – 8 5th - $6

PERCENTAGE DOES (50% OR HIGHER)

1. Doe Kids (0-3 months)

2. Doe Kids (3-6 months)

3. Doe Kids (6-9 months)

4. Doe Kids (9-12 months)

Born on or after May 18, 2024

Born on or after February 18, 2024

Born on or after November 18, 2023

Born on or after August 18, 2023

5. Champion Percentage Junior Doe

6. Reserve Champion Percentage Junior Doe

7. Yearling Does (12-18 months)

8. Does (18-24 months)

9. Does (over 24 months)

10. Champion Percentage Senior Doe

11. Reserve Champion Percentage Senior Doe

12. Grand Champion Percentage Doe

13. Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Doe FULLBLOOD DOES (INCLUDES PUREBRED)

14. Doe Kids (0-3 months)

15. Doe Kids (3-6 months)

Born on or after February 18, 2023

Born on or after August 18, 2022

Born before August 17, 2022

Born on or after May 18, 2024

Born on or after February 18, 2024

16. Doe Kids (6-9 months) Born on or after November 18, 2023

17. Doe Kids (9-12 months) Born on or after August 18, 2023

18. Champion Fullblood Junior Doe

19. Reserve Champion Fullblood Junior Doe

20. Yearling Does (12-18 months) Born on or after February 18, 2023

21. Does (18-24 months) Born on or after August 18, 2022

22. Does (over 24 months) Born before August 18, 2022

23. Champion Fullblood Senior Doe

24. Reserve Champion Fullblood Senior Doe

25. Grand Champion Fullblood Doe

26. Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Doe

FULLBLOOD BUCKS (INCLUDES PUREBRED)

27. Buck Kids (0-3 months)

Born before August 18, 2021

Born on or after May 17, 2024

28. Buck Kids (3-6 months) Born on or after February 17, 2024

29. Buck Kids (6-9 months) Born on or after November 17, 2023

30. Buck Kids (9-12 months) Born on or after August 17, 2023

31. Grand Champion Fullblood Buck

32. Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Buck

PEEWEE SHOWMANSHIP

JUNIOR COMMERCIAL SHOWMANSHIP

COMMERCIAL DOE OPEN & JUNIOR SHOW (Meat Goat Type-No registration required)

33. Doe Kids (0-3 months) Born on or after May 18, 2024

34. Doe Kids (3-6 months) Born on or after February 18, 2024

35. Doe Kids (6-9 months) Born on or after November 18, 2023

36. Doe Kids (9-12 months) Born on or after August 18, 2023

37. Champion Commercial Junior Doe

38. Reserve Champion Commercial Junior Doe

39. Yearling Does (12-18 months) Born on or after February 18, 2023

40. Does (18-24 months) Born on or after August 18, 2022

41. Does (over 24 months) Born before August 17, 2022

42. Champion Commercial Senior Doe

43. Reserve Champion Commercial Senior Doe

44. Grand Champion Commercial Doe

45. Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Doe

Overall Grand Champion Boer goat- Sponsored by Derick and Pam Conley of Dry Run Farm in memory of Melinda Dofflemyer (Full blood Doe, Full blood Buck, Percentage Doe, & Commercial Doe)

SPECIALTY CLASSES (ONE ENTRY PER REGISTERED OWNER)

46. Doe and Off spring (one doe and one off spring)

47. Produce of Dam (two off spring of same doe any age)

48. Get of Sire (three off spring of same buck any age, any sex)

Open Sheep – Purebreds and Commercial Section II – Sheep

Martha Phillips – Dept. Superintendent

Lisa Kanney – Assistant Superintendent Judge: Ed Keeny - Red Lion, PA

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OPEN AND JUNIOR DIVISIONS ENTRIES

1. All entries must be completed on the Fair Entry website https://www.fairentry.com by July 1. You will need correct ear tag numbers and birthdates to enter your animals. These will be required fields. Help information can be found at: https://www.rockinghamcountyfair.com/p/ fair-info/fair-entry

2. All exhibits in this department are subject to the general rules of the Rockingham County Fair Association and Show Ring Code of Ethics. See General Rules and Regulations for health requirements and barn area rules.

3. After registration is submitted, no substitution of animals will be allowed without the approval of the Department Superintendents. NO substitution will be authorized after August 5, 2024. Once the show has started there will be no discussion about changing ownership or classes. If you miss your class that animal will be disqualified for pair and group classes.

4. All exhibits must be in place and checked in by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024, and remain in place until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2023.

5. Check-in times will be 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024 for all Open and Jr Breeding Sheep. If you do not check in your entries during this time period or make prior arrangements to come at a different time, you will be forfeited from the show.

6. All entries are open to Rockingham County residents and, depending on space, out-ofcounty entries will be accepted by invitation only.

7. Sheep Age Requirements: Yearling must be one year and under 2 years at the day of show; senior lambs must be born September 1 to December 31 of the preceding year. Intermediate lambs born January 1-February 15 of the current year and junior lambs born on February 16 and after of the current year.

8. Commercial whether type entries will include ewes and rams that are purebred and crossbred.

9. Entries are encouraged from juniors who have ewe lambs NOT showing in the market lamb divisions. The only tags that should be visible are the farm tag and their scrapie tag. All commercial ewes will be shown slick shorn. No ewe lambs exhibited in the Market Lamb Show will be eligible to show in the Breeding Sheep Show. (No cross entries)

10. Only two animals per exhibitor will be allowed per class. Only one entry in pairs, a pen of 4 lambs (both sexes must be represented), and flock classes. A maximum of eight (8) head per breed, per exhibitor will be allowed for 2024.

11. Any sheep with percentage papers will show in the Commercial class; for example: percentage Suffolk and Dorset Advantage, etc.

SHEEP � DEPT. D

12. Judging starts at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14.

13. Exhibitors entering animals that are not brought to the fair will forfeit their pen space with no refund. Refunds will only be made with a veterinarian’s signed statement. Superintendents will reallocate extra pen space.

ARRIVAL/DURING THE FAIR

1. Sheep must have been recently shorn prior to health papers to be written by a veterinarian and at the arrival at the Rockingham County Fair to accommodate inspections. Fleece length shall not exceed 1/4” at arrival for all Commercial and Southdown breeds and any other breeds showing slick sheared (exception provided for breeding sheep shown in fleece or with fitted fleece). Breeding sheep that will be fitted must be washed before entering the fair and rough cut out.

2. No more than 2-3 animals per pen. Overcrowding will not be tolerated.

3. Fresh water will be provided to sheep at all times by the exhibitor.

4. Tack space will be eliminated to ensure proper housing for the animals. No tack will be allowed until after noon on Monday and will be assigned by Superintendents. No more than one (1) day supply of feed and hay will be kept in the tack area. All bedding and extra feed must be kept in a trailer or brought from home each day. All tack, as space permits, may be shared by several exhibitors.

5. Fitting areas will be located outside the barns or in a fitting area. No fitting inside the hoop barn, unless there is an available vacant pen. All fitting areas are to be cleaned and free from trash and wool after each fitting session.

6. Exhibitors will be responsible for disposing of wool to the designated area in the back of the barn (

DO NOT PLACE WOOL AND WET BEDDING IN TRASH CANS)

7. The judge’s decision is final.

8. Any animal deemed unsafe will be asked to leave the fairgrounds; including but not limited to destruction of the pens or being a traveler from pen to pen.

9. ALL animals, regardless of breed, will need to be halter or hand-broken to show. NO dragging or picking up sheep to and from the show ring – this will NOT be tolerated and will result in the entry being automatically disqualified. The show ring is not a breaking arena.

10. Superintendents have the right to divide classes or cancel classes due to lack of entries or to adjust class ages.

HEALTH OF ANIMALS:

In keeping with our goal of maintaining the reputation of Virginia’s finest agricultural county fair, the sheep superintendents will require that any sheep not in good health, in good body condition, and properly groomed for public viewing, be immediately removed from the fairgrounds.

1. A clean bill of health must accompany all sheep being shown and signed by a licensed veterinarian and must be present at check-

in. Animals are not to be unloaded until a Superintendent has checked health papers and approved unloading. Sheep diagnosed with lamb fungus, sore mouth or any other contagious disease will not be allowed on the fairgrounds. A notation on the health paper is required from the veterinarian if any fungus or sore mouth is no longer contagious. All animals must be identified with an official USDA tag. (Scrapie tag) upon arrival at the fair.

2. Any animals not meeting entry requirements and/or found to have an active case of an infectious or contagious disease or condition will be eliminated from the show and will not be permitted in animal stalling or exhibit areas and may be required to return to the premises of origin.

3. Club Lamb Fungus: Sheep must be free of clinical symptoms of club lamb fungus (ringworm). Any healed club lamb fungus lesions must demonstrate healthy skin. Sheep with active lesions will not be permitted on the fairgrounds, animal stalling, or exhibit areas. An animal that has had a contagious disease and has been successfully treated but still has physical evidence of the disease must be accompanied by a note from an accredited veterinarian on that animal’s health certificate regarding the successful treatment of the disease. If no notation is made on the health certificate, a veterinarian will be called to elevate and rewrite the certificate at the owner’s expense.

4. Sheep must be free of clinical signs of sore mouth, foot rot, and Caseous Lymphadenitis. Animals showing clinical symptoms of these conditions will be moved from the exhibition grounds. Concerning caseous lymphadenitis, “clinical symptoms” is used to define abscesses of the lymph nodes, whether draining or not.

5. Any animal that shows evidence of prolapse will be excused from the fair and asked to be taken home. This will forfeit the animal to be shown in its class, pairs, pens, and flock classes. Should the animal be taken into the ring it will immediately be excused and disqualified from all other classes.

6. NO muzzles on sheep

RELEASE:

1. Open Breeding Sheep leaves Saturday night after 9:00 p.m.

2. Use caution with the traffic in the loading and unloading areas.

PREMIUMS:

1. Premiums less than $10.00 per exhibitor will be paid in cash

2. Cash payments will be issued beginning Tuesday, Sept 1 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. You will have until Nov 1 to pick-up cash premiums.

3. Checks will be issued Tuesday, Sept 1 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. After Sept 3 they will be mailed.

4. All monies not claimed by Nov 1, will be returned to the department budget for the next year.

5. Prizes will not be paid if not listed in the catalog. There are no prize monies for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions, Grand Champion, Reserve Champions, Ole timers and Showmanship’s. Those awards are donated by generous sponsors and from the Rockingham

County Fair

PREMIUMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1st place $14 4th place $8

2nd place $12 5th place $6

3rd place $10

2024 OPEN AND JR. BREEDING SHEEP SHOW

10:00 a.m. - SHOWMANSHIP-must be pre-entered. (Please indicate on entry if you are participating and birthdate)

Class 1 – Pee Wee Showmanship – Judged (Anyone 8 and under)

Class 2 – Jr. Showmanship (9-12 years old)

Class 3 – Intermediate Showmanship (13-16 years old)

Class 4 – Sr. Showmanship (17-21 years old; Must be 21 or under on day of show)

**Classes and Divisions may be split after all entries are received, pending on entries**

BREEDING SHEEP SHOW (Immediately Following Showmanship) - Eligible Breeds: Commercial, Cheviot, Dorset, Suffolk, Southdown, Hampshire

CLASS NO./NAME OF CLASS

1- Yearling Ram 1 year, under 2

2- Senior Ram Lamb- born between Sept 1-Dec 31

3-Intermediate Ram Lamb-born between Jan 1-Feb 15

4- Junior Ram Lamb-born Feb 16 and after 5- Pair Ram Lambs

Champion and Reserve Champion Ram 6- Yearling Ewe 1 year, under 2

7- Pair Yearling Ewes

8- Senior Ewe Lamb-born between Sept 1-Dec 31

9-Intermediate Ewe Lamb-born between Jan 1-Feb 15 10-Junior Ewe Lamb-born Feb 16 and after 11- Pair Ewe Lambs

Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe 13- Pen of 4 Lambs, both sexes represented 14- Flock, Ram under 2 years, 2 yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs

SUPREME DRIVE-OVERALL RAM AND EWE

OLE TIMERS SHOWMANSHIP - Best class, last class!

Calling all kids, husbands, wives, grandma, paw paw and anyone who wants to have a good time at the fair – Open to anyone over the age of 21. Grab a sheep and show the young ones how it’s done!

SHEPHERD’S LEAD LINE AND COSTUME CLASS

Sat., Aug. 17- 2:30 p.m.

Martha Phillips – Dept. Superintendent Lisa Kanney – Assistant Superintendent

SHEPHERDS LEAD LINE CLASS

An opportunity for exhibitors to showcase wool outfits and present themselves and their sheep in a graceful, attractive manner.

RULES:

• Outfits must be at least 60% wool and be purchased or handmade (garment must be age appropriate) – Score 40%

SHEEP � DEPT. D

• Poise and appearance (accessories, presentation) Score – 35%

• Control and presentation of the sheep. Score – 25%

• Senior entries will have the opportunity to answer one random question about the sheep industry, current agriculture events or the fiber industry. Extra Score – 15%.

• Market lamb exhibitors are invited to participate

• Pre-registration is required

• Prizes will be awarded

Class 1-Juniors (12 years of age or younger as of September 30, 2023)

Class 2-Intermediate (13 – 15 years of age as of September 30, 2023)

Class 3-Senior (16 – 21; Must be 21 or under on day of show)- SR’s will have a short question to answer for the judges. Questions will be emailed to the contestants after entries are received.

Class 4- Adult Division in Shepherds lead

Class 5 - SELECTION OF OVERALL SHEPHERDS LEAD LINE WINNER- all 1st place Jr, Inter, Sr, and Adult are invited back to complete for the Overall Winner.

COSTUME CLASS - (following the Shepherds lead) Costume class will be combined for the sheep and goats-one entry per exhibitor.

RULES:

• Pre-registration is required

• Groups will compete in the class of the oldest exhibitor (example- exhibitors are 9, 13, 15-year-old they would compete in the Intermediate category)

• Costume’s must be age appropriate, happy, colorful and fun!

• Costume Suggestions- FAIR THEME-

So Much More In 2024! Storybook characters, hobbies, jobs, a food item, sports teams. You pick!

• Prizes will be awarded

Class 1. Peewee – Non-Judged (8 years of age and under) Assistance will be allowed. All Pee Wees entered will receive a prize.

Class 2. Juniors (12 years of age or younger as of September 30, 2023)

Class 3. Intermediate (13 – 15 years of age as of September 30, 2023)

Class 4. Senior (16 – 21 years of age as of September 30, 2023)

4�H & FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE � DEPT. E

2023-2024 STEER REGULATIONS

(Revised December 2023)

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**The General Rules and Regulations provided by the Rockingham County Fair Association apply to the Market Livestock Show and Sale. All exhibitors, parents and volunteers are expected to be familiar and follow the rules and regulations provided here and by the Association. The pricing and exhibit check-in dates and times are subject to change and will be finalized at a later time. General Rules and Regulations are available on our website at RockinghamMas.org, Fair Office or on the Fair’s website (rockinghamcountyfair.com).**

Anything highlighted in GREEN is an addition or change from last year’s rules & regulations!

EXHIBITOR AND ANIMAL ELIGIBILITY

1) All exhibitors must be bona fide Rockingham 4-H Club and/or FFA members meeting the following criteria:

a) Steers, lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy feeder steers may be exhibited by all bonafide 4-H & FFA members who are 9 years old by September 30th of 2024.

b) 4-H & FFA membership

i) 4-H Membership: 4-H members must be enrolled via http://v2.4honline.com/ by January 1st.

ii) FFA Membership: FFA members must have an agriculture class scheduled for the current school year and be a member in good standing with their FFA chapter. Members must be listed on the state roster by the spring membership roster deadline.

iii) Note: A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late 4-H/FFA memberships; however, exhibitors must register through the Extension Office during this grace period and will be assessed a monetary penalty of $75 per exhibitor. Therefore, all LATE 4-H/FFA membership entries and fees must be received in the Extension Office (by 5:00 PM) Monday, January 8, 2024. There will be no protests regarding late entries and NO membership forms will be accepted after this seven-day grace period.

c) Final participation in the show and sale is the show immediately following graduation from High School or the year they turn age 19 whichever comes first. d) 4-H & FFA exhibitors who weighed in a Market Steer(s) at the 2023 initial weigh-in must have turned in a project book for a Steer(s) in Fall of 2023 in order to be eligible to show and sell a Steer in the 2024 Fair.

i) Project books are due on the following dates for the corresponding organization

(1) 4-H: At your September club meeting unless otherwise specified by your club leader.

(2) FFA: To your advisor by the last Monday in September.

ii) Only one project book per species exhibited is required.

iii) Members MUST use:

(1) 4-H Member Record Books

(a) Experienced Senior (publication 4H-691NP)

(b) Experienced Junior (publication 4H-690NP)

(c) Novice (publication 4H-689NP)

(2) Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET) Record Book (FFA Only)

e) If a youth is a member of 4-H and/ or FFA in one or more of the following counties (Rockingham, Augusta, Page and Shenandoah), then the 4-H/FFA members must choose to participate in only one county’s 4-H/ FFA Market Livestock Show and Sale for that project year.

2) In order to be eligible to show and sell at the 2024 Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale all FIRST YEAR 4-H and FFA Youth MUST attend a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training. YQCA is a quality assurance training for youth raising and producing production livestock for consumers. This training will also give youth the chance to learn and demonstrate additional showing, exhibition and livestock production skills.

3) Only bona fide Rockingham 4-H and FFA members as qualifying in general regulation No. 1 may be selected to show or sell in place of another exhibitor. If there is a conflict with students attending college, notification must be presented in writing by August 1, 2024 to the Extension Office for exhibitors to be allowed to sell by proxy. Approval will be determined on a case by case basis.

4) All steers must have been born after January 1, 2023. Animals are subject to age verification by a certified veterinarian.

5) All steers must be entered through FairEntry by Friday, January 19th, 2024 at 11:59PM. Note: A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late entries; however, exhibitors must register via paper form during this grace period and will be assessed a monetary penalty of $50 per animal. Therefore, all LATE steer entries and fees must be received in the Extension Office (by 5:00 PM) or postmarked by Friday, January 26th. There will be no protests regarding late entries and NO entry forms will be accepted after this seven day grace period. Steers must be the property of the 4-H & FFA member and fed and cared for by the member exhibiting, with no change of ownership after the date of January 19, 2024.

a) There will be a fee of $5/entry charged. This is to help cover the costs of RFID tags, payment processing, etc. The fee needs to be sent to the Rockingham Extension Office with the check payable to 4-H/FFA Livestock Show & Sale Committee.

6) Youth exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals for the entire duration of the project. While 4-H leaders and volunteers, FFA advisors, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to offer support and guidance, the majority of the care, maintenance, and fitting of project animals should be left to the exhibitor with the goal of providing a hands-on, educational experience.

7) We prefer that all exhibitors register for showmanship via FairEntry.com to participate in Showmanship Classes but will accept entries until Final Weigh-In. These classes are judged strictly on showmanship. Fitting is not considered in the judging of showmanship classes.

8) Showmanship Divisions:

a) Novice: for exhibitors showing for the first time at the Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Steer Show, and who are 12 years of age or younger on September 30, 2024.

b) Junior: for exhibitors 12 years of age and younger on September 30, 2024.

c) Intermediate: for exhibitors 13 to 15 years of age on September 30, 2024.

d) Senior: for exhibitors 16 years of age and older on September 30, 2024.

9) All market species are subject to visitations by specie chairmen.

10) Any violation of any rule may result in a fine, probation, and/or banning from future livestock show and sales.

WEIGH-INS

11) Initial weigh-in will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Rockingham Livestock Sales (Snow Date: March 2nd). All steers are to be brought to this location to be weighed and identified. Steers not tagged and weighed that day are ineligible for the show and sale.

12) All steers will be required to have a halter on them before being unloaded at initial weigh-in. It is recommended that all steers be broke to lead at initial weigh-in.

13) It is required that all calves be dehorned and fully castrated before initial weigh-in to be eligible to show and sell. If banding method is used, banding must have occurred at least two weeks prior to the weigh-in and have evidence of scrotal atrophy at the initial weigh-in. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles. If not, that steer will be ineligible to show and sell at the Rockingham County Fair.

14) Each exhibitor shall be allowed to nominate and weigh in a maximum of three steers at the initial weigh in.

15) A family may designate one steer of those weighed-in as a family spare, which may be used by any immediate sibling of that family.

a) Family must identify the one steer as the “family spare” at initial weigh-in.

b) Family must notify the Extension Office in writing by final weigh-in if the steer is going to be used and which family member will be using it.

c) This option can be used as an alternative to weighing in three animals per exhibitor.

i) Example:

(1) Not using the spare option- which means you may not interchange the steers. A family with three children would weigh-in a maximum of nine steers.

(2) Using the spare option for a family of three, you would weigh-in a maximum of seven steers with one being designated the family spare that could be interchangeable.

16) Substitutions with other exhibitor’s animals will not be allowed, unless they are using the family spare option.

17) All Bred and Owned animals must be designated at the initial weigh-in by filling out the B&O Part 1 Paperwork. Rockingham Bred and Owned animals must meet the following description, “The immediate family must own the dam at time of service and conception and the exhibitor must have continuously cared for the market animal since birth”. Part 2-B&O Pictorial story is due by Friday, July 12th.

18) Final weigh-in time is by appointment.

19) Each exhibitor is allowed to bring no more than two steers to final weigh-in.

20) Each exhibitor may only bring three total market animals to the final weigh-in (maximum of two per specie) unless they are a graduating senior. Graduating seniors may bring four total market animals to final weighin (maximum of two per specie). Animals presented at final weigh-in will be considered

exhibitor’s official selections.

21) No re-weigh will be allowed.

22) Those steers that are determined by the Steer Chairmen as not being broke to lead by exhibitor at FINAL weigh-in will not be allowed to be shown or sold. Any steer that constitutes a safety hazard at any time as deemed by steer chair(s) will be sent home immediately and will not be eligible for show or sale.

23) All steers will be weighed prior to showing and selling. The final weigh-in will be Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Location TBD. Steers must weigh between 1050-1600 pounds and Grade “Select +” or better by officials of the Virginia Division of Markets Grading Service in order to show and sell. Steers not meeting the qualifications will be disqualified from the show and sale and will not unload at fairgrounds and must return home the day of weigh-in.

24) Animal Accident Protocol at Weigh-In

a) Initial Weigh-In Animal Injury/Death

i) Physical Injury/Death occurring at the weigh-in site must be reported to the Extension Office (540-564-3080) on the weigh-in date and include vet confirmation.

ii) Vaccine death needs to be reported to Extension Office (540-564-3080) or the appropriate specie chair within 24 hours of initial weigh-in and include vet confirmation.

iii) A replacement animal needs to be nominated to Extension Office (540-564-3080) within 7 days from vet confirmation.

iv) Replacement animal needs to be verified by an Extension Office (540-564-3080) and/or specie chairman

v) Replacement animal is not eligible for Rate of Gain awards.

b) Final Weigh-In Animal Injury/Death

i) Physical Injury/Death occurring at the weigh-in site must be reported to the Extension Office (540-564-3080) on the weigh-in date and include vet confirmation.

ii) If physical injury/death occurs at final weigh-in site, exhibitor can substitute a spare animal if it was previously nominated in individual’s name.

SHOW AND SALE

25) Each exhibitor can show and sell no more than three market animals total and not more than two animals of each species. Graduating seniors may show and sell four market animals total and not more than two animals of each species.

26) Each exhibitor must show and sell his or her own animal(s) unless the exhibitor has more than one animal in the same class or is unable to attend the show and sale because of sickness or death in the immediate family. Other cases will be evaluated by the Executive Committee on a case by case basis. For these reasons only will an exhibitor be exempt. Exhibitors that cannot show or sell due to an injury or illness, must be present at the show and sale if physically possible. Exhibitors must submit a written request to the Specie Chairperson at least 24 hours before the show if they will not be showing their own animal. Non-compliance with this ruling will disqualify the animal from the show and sale.

27) If you show you must sell or you will forfeit participation in the next year’s show.

28) Prior to entering the ring, parents/guardian are to inform the Steer Co-Chairmen if they feel their child may have a problem in handling the steer - Parents are not to enter the show ring.

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29) 4-H & FFA steer exhibitors must enter the show ring leading their steer on their own.

30) Steer Co-Chairmen will be attentive to the exhibitors and if handling problems occur will assist exhibitor in tying the steer to the rail of the show ring.

31) In all showmanship classes, the exhibitor must be showing his or her own steer.

32) Steer classes will be based on Weight Division (not breed) with a maximum of 10 steers/class.

33) The Steer Judge will be instructed to place all steers according to quality traits and not on handling ability.

34) All exhibitors are required to wear appropriate dress in both the show ring and sale ring. Inappropriate dress and appearance are:

a) Clothing with negative, indecent language or symbols.

b) Excessively tight or short garments.

c) Exposed undergarments.

d) Clothing with holes, tears, or slashes.

e) Halter tops/tube tops.

f) Tank tops with straps of less than 2 inches in width and/or cut low enough to show bosom.

g) Skirts or dresses that do not reach mid-thigh (below fingertips) or do not cover appropriate body parts.

h) Belly shirts that expose excessive midriff

i) See through blouses, skirts, or pants.

j) Any adornment that can be perceived as or used as a weapon.

k) Headgear of any type should not be worn.

35) All species must be washed and clean to participate in the show and sale.

36) All eligible animals must show and sell. Any animal unable to participate in a market class due to health reasons but has

participated in the showmanship class, will place last in their respective market class and sell accordingly.

37) The sale order for the 2024 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale will be STEERS, HOGS, LAMBS, DAIRY STEERS, and GOATS.

38) All livestock will be sold by the pound.

39) It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have his or her livestock lined up in the proper specie sale order when time to sell. If not in proper sale order then livestock will be sold at the end of the specie sale order. If an exhibitor does not show up to sell their livestock then the livestock will be sold at floor.

40) A Sale Commission & Advertising Fee/animal + check off (if applicable) will be collected on each head of livestock sold at the 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale as follows:

COMMISSION & ADVERTISING CHECK-OFF

Steers 2.0% $1 per head = ($.50 State, $.50 National)

Lambs 2.0% $1.25 per head (State and National)

Goats 2.0% No Check-Off

Hogs 2.0% (.004 * total dollars realized per head)

Dairy Steers 2.0% $1 per head = ($.50 State, $.50 National)

***All commission, fees, etc. are subject to change***

41) Bye bidding is discouraged. This means if parents or siblings bid on livestock of their child or sibling then, they must purchase it. Buyers should bid with the intention to purchase.

FAIR WEEK

42) Fitting of market steers is allowed, but it must be done in an ethical manner following the guidelines set forth below.

a) The Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee reserves the right to disqualify any animal that has been fitted in an unethical manner. Unethical fitting shall include (but not limited) the following:

i) The addition of any hair or hair like substances, including false tail heads and false polls.

ii) The cutting, tearing or gluing of the hide or underneath the

hide or removal of tissue in an attempt to alter the shape of the animal.

iii) The injection of any gas, solid, or liquid under the hide to alter the normal conformation.

iv) Any product/solutions/liquids administered internally or externally to alter the conformation of the animal is prohibited. This includes the use of steroids, illegal or unapproved growth promotants, and the act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method.

v) Aerosol cans used for grooming are not permitted in show ring or make-up areas.

b) EXCEPTIONS: In the case of severely sick or severely dehydrated animals, the exhibitor may have fluids or electrolytes administered by the licensed official show veterinarian with the approval of the show superintendent. This exception is not applicable on show day or weigh in/check-in day.

43) Exhibitors assume the responsibility for feeding, loss, injury, or damage of animals in transit to weigh-in and through the end of the sale when steers must be properly tied with halter and neck tie. Steers must be provided water thru Saturday morning 10:00 a.m. If exhibitor does not care for animal, after fair warning, livestock committee will take action.

b. Entire contents of steer tack space and pen set up must remain in place until 6:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024. A $50.00 fine will be deducted from sale checks if this requirement is not met as deemed by appropriate personnel.

c. Tie spaces, pen spaces, and tack spaces will be assigned by designated species chair persons. Any alterations or changes of designated spaces must be cleared with the designated persons making the assignments by July 15th, 2024.

a. Tack space, if available will be assigned by each department chair. Violations will result in removal of tack and/or animals from fairgrounds.

b. ALL pen space must be paid/postmarked by July 12th to the Rockingham County Fair Office. A $5 per head fee will be charged for every animal registered by the July 12th deadline. A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late entries however exhibitors registering during this grace period will be assessed a monetary penalty of $50.00 per head. After the seven day grace period entries will not be accepted and animals will be ineligible.

d. Steers cannot be in the show ring prior to 10 p.m. the night prior to the steer show.

e. For public safety, no steers are to be out of their stalls between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

f. Exercise time for steers will be set and posted by steer cochairman. Designated exercise areas will be located on the west side of the barn.

g. No steer blocking or clipping chutes are allowed in the wash rack area. Chutes should be placed and used in the designated area west of the steer barn.

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h. If an animal and/or exhibitor medical emergency the Extension Office (540-5643080), FFA advisor, or species chair should be notified immediately.

i. Mistreatment or abuse of livestock project animals will not be tolerated. No animal is to be beaten, underfed, under watered or misused in any fashion. No icing will be tolerated. No forced drenching of livestock will be a licensed veterinarian or with permission and in the presence of species chair.

j. All exhibitors must abide by prescribed withdrawal periods on antibiotics and drugs. Animals may be subject to testing by licensed vet or appointed official.

k. All animals are subject to a veterinary inspection at the final weigh-in and during fair week and if found to have an active case of an infectious or contagious disease or condition, they will be eliminated from the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds immediately.

l. If an animal’s condition is deemed unfit for exhibition during fair week by designated species chairperson, the animal may be sent home at any time.

m. Fair Week Protest Procedure

a. Protest must be in writing, plainly stating the complaint and with accompanying substantial evidence of the infraction. The person submitting the protest must print and sign their name to the protest or it will not be reviewed.

b. A $50.00 fee is to accompany the protest.

c. Both the protest and fee must be delivered to the 4-H and FFA Livestock Committee Chairperson within twelve hours after the cause of the protest.

d. The Livestock Committee Chairperson will call a meeting of the Livestock Committee within twenty-four hours of receiving the protest and present it, and all substantial evidence, to the Livestock Committee members that are present.

e. The Livestock Committee members present at the meeting will review the protest and accompanying evidence and shall make a decision as to sustain or reject the protest.

f. If the protest is not sustained, the $50.00 fee shall be forfeited to the 4-H and FFA Livestock Show Treasury.

g. The Livestock Committee Chairperson shall inform those involved in the protest of its decision.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• January 1st-Must be enrolled as a 4-H/FFA member

• January 19th-Steer entries due online using FairEntry

• January 19th- Steer Entry Fees Due to the Rockingham Extension Office $5/head

• February 17th-Initial Steer Weigh In @ Rockingham Livestock (Snow Date March 2nd)

• February 17th-B&O Part 1 Paperwork due at initial weigh-in

• July 15th-B&O Part 2 Pictorial Story due to Rockingham Extension Office

• July 15th-Pen space fees and forms due to Rockingham County Fair

• August 11th-Final Steer Weigh-In

2023-2024 MARKET HOG, LAMB, GOAT, and DAIRY STEER REGULATIONS

(Revised March 2024)

**The General Rules and Regulations provided by the Rockingham County Fair Association apply to the Market Livestock Show and Sale. All exhibitors, parents and volunteers are expected to be familiar and follow the rules and regulations provided here and by the Association. The pricing and exhibit check-in dates and times are subject to change and will be finalized at a later time. General Rules and Regulations are available on our website at RockinghamMas.org, Fair Office or on the Fair’s website (rockinghamcountyfair.com).**

EXHIBITOR AND ANIMAL ELIGIBILITY

All exhibitors must be bona fide Rockingham 4-H Club and/or FFA members meeting the following criteria:

1. Age

a. Steers, lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy steers may be exhibited by all bona fide 4-H & FFA members who are 9 years old by September 30th of 2024.

b. Final participation in the show and sale is the show immediately following graduation from high school or the year they turn age 19, whichever comes first.

2. 4-H & FFA membership

i) 4-H Membership: 4-H members must be enrolled via http://v2.4honline.com/ by January 1st.

ii) FFA Membership: FFA members must have an agriculture class scheduled for the current school year and be a member in good standing with their FFA chapter. Members must be listed on the state roster by the spring membership roster deadline.

iii) Note: A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late 4-H/FFA memberships; however, exhibitors must register through the Extension Office during this grace period and will be assessed a monetary penalty of $75 per exhibitor. Therefore, all LATE 4-H/FFA membership entries and fees must be received in the Extension Office (by 5:00 PM) Monday, January 8, 2024. There will be no protests regarding late entries and NO membership forms will be accepted after this seven-day grace period.

3. Record Books

i) 4-H & FFA exhibitors who tagged in a Market Goat, Hog, Lamb or Dairy Steer(s) at the 2023 initial tag-in must have turned in a project book for that market animal(s) in Fall of 2023 in order to be eligible to show and sell a Market Goat, Hog, Lamb or Dairy Steer(s) in the 2024 Fair.

i. Project books are due on the following dates for the corresponding organization

1. 4-H: At your September club meeting unless otherwise specified by your club leader.

2. FFA: To your advisor by the last Monday in September.

ii. Only one project book per species exhibited is required.

iii. Members MUST use:

1. 4-H Member Record Books

(a) Experienced Senior (publication 4H-691NP)

(b) Experienced Junior (publication 4H-690NP)

(c) Novice (publication 4H-689NP)

2. Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET) Record Book (FFA Only)

REGISTRATION

a. All Lambs, Hogs, Goats, and Dairy Steers must be entered through FairEntry.com by April 22nd at 11:59PM. Note: A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late entries, however, exhibitors must register via paper form during this grace period and will be assessed a monetary penalty of $50 per animal. Therefore, all late lamb, hog, goat, and dairy steer entries and fees must be received in the Extension Office (by 5:00 PM) or postmarked by April 29th. There will be no protests regarding late entries and NO entry forms will be accepted after this seven-day grace period.

b. There will be a fee of $5/entry charged. This is to help cover the costs of tags, payment processing, etc. Fees need to be paid on FairEntry with a credit card or a check mailed and sent to the Rockingham Extension Office with the check payable to 4-H/FFA Livestock Show & Sale Committee by April 22nd.

c. We prefer that all exhibitors register for showmanship via FairEntry.com to participate in Showmanship Classes by Wednesday, August 7, 2024, but we will accept entries until Final Weigh-In. These classes are judged strictly on showmanship. Fitting is not considered in the judging of showmanship classes.

5. YQCA

a. In order to be eligible to show and sell at the 2024 Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale, all FIRST YEAR 4-H and FFA Youth MUST attend a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training. YQCA is a quality assurance training for youth raising and producing production livestock for consumers. This training will also give youth the chance to learn and demonstrate additional showing, exhibition and livestock production skills.

6. If a youth is a member of 4-H and/or FFA in one or more of the following counties (Rockingham, Augusta, Page, and Shenandoah), then the 4-H/ FFA members must choose to participate in only one county’s 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Show and Sale for that project year.

7. Only bona fide Rockingham 4-H and FFA members as qualifying in general regulation No. 1 may be selected to show or sell in place of another exhibitor. If there is a conflict with students attending college, notification must be presented in writing by August 1, 2024 to the Extension Office for exhibitors to be allowed to sell by proxy. Approval will be determined on a case by case basis.

8. Entries must be in the exhibitor’s ownership and daily care and on feed by June 4, 2024 to be eligible to show and sell.

9. Youth exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals for the entire duration of the project. While 4-H leaders and volunteers, FFA advisors, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to offer support and guidance, the majority of the care, maintenance, and fitting of project animals should be left to the exhibitor with the goal of providing a hands-on, educational experience.

10. All market species are subject to visitations by specie chairmen.

11. Any violation of any rule may result in a warning, fine, probation, and/or banning from future livestock show and sales.

INITIAL TAG IN/ FINAL WEIGH-IN

12. All hogs, lambs, goats, and dairy steers must complete the Tag-It-Yourself nomination procedure by Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Lambs, hogs,

goats, and dairy steers not tagged by the 4th will not be eligible to show or sell.

13. Each exhibitor may tag in a maximum of 4 lambs, 4 hogs, 4 goats, and 3 dairy steers at the initial tag-in, unless you will be utilizing the family spare option (see rule #14).

14. A family may designate one lamb, goat, hog, or dairy steer of those tagged-in as a family spare, which may be used by any immediate sibling of that family.

a. A family must identify the one lamb, goat, hog, or dairy steer as the “family spare” at Tag-in time.

b. A family must notify the Extension Office in writing by final weigh-in of the lamb, goat, hog, or dairy steer that is going to be used and which family member will be using it.

c. This option can be used as an alternative to tagging in four animals per exhibitor.

i) Example:

1. Not using the spare option-which means you may not interchange the animals. A family with three children has the option to tag a maximum of 12 lambs, goats, or hogs.

2. Using the spare option for a family of three, you would tag a maximum of 10 lambs, goats, or hogs with one being designated the family spare that could be interchangeable.

15. All Bred and Owned animals must be designated at the initial tag-in. Rockingham Bred and Owned animals must meet the following description, “The immediate family must own the dam at the time of service and conception. The exhibitor must have continuously cared for the market animal since birth”. The Livestock Committee reserves the right to pull DNA from any animal to confirm Bred & Owned status. Deadline for part 2 due July 15th.

16. Final weigh-in time is by appointment. Tentative dates for final weigh-in: hogs, goats, and lambs will be on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Location is tentatively set for Rockingham County Fairgrounds (location and dates may change). Dairy Steers will weigh in at Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales with the Market Steers.

17. Each exhibitor will be allowed to present at the final weigh-in a maximum of two lambs, two hogs, two goats, or two dairy steers which are selected from those that were officially tagged in at the 4-H and FFA Hog, Lamb, Goat, and Dairy Steer Initial tag-in, with no more than three total animals being presented at final weigh-in, unless they are a graduating senior. Graduating seniors may bring four total market animals to the final weigh-in (maximum of two per specie).

18. The 2 lambs, 2 hogs, 2 goats, or 2 dairy steers brought by an exhibitor to the final weigh-in in August are their official selections. Substitutions with other exhibitor hogs, lambs, goats, and dairy steers will not be allowed. Any eligible animal not shown will be sold at the Floor Price.

19. Final Weigh-In Requirements

a. All lambs must weigh between 90 and 170 pounds to show. Lambs must grade Blue-O, Red-O, Heavy Blue-O or Heavy Red-O.

b. Hogs must have clean backs at final weigh-in in order to weigh in. Hogs must weigh between 220 and 285 pounds and must grade 1 or 2.

c. Goats must be washed and clean. Goats must weigh between 60 and 130 pounds at final weigh in and grade 1, 2, or 3.

d. Dairy Steers must weigh between 400 and 850 pounds to show. Dairy steers must grade M or L: 2, 3, or 4.

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20. Hogs, lambs, goats, and dairy steers not meeting the weight and grade requirements will be ineligible for show and sale and will be marked and must return home on the day of weigh-in. Ineligible animals are not to be unloaded or housed at the fairgrounds.

21. Re-weigh for equipment check will be at the discretion of the Chairman (Re-weigh is defined as an animal that is taken off the scale, scales are zeroed, and the animal is put immediately back on.)

22. Animal Accident Protocol at Weigh-In

a. Initial Weigh-In Animal Injury/Death

i) Physical Injury/Death occurring at the weigh-in site must be reported to the Extension Office (540-564-3080) on the weigh-in date and include vet confirmation.

ii) Vaccine death needs to be reported to Extension Office (540-564-3080) or the appropriate specie chair within 24 hours of initial weigh-in and include vet confirmation.

iii) A replacement animal needs to be nominated to Extension Office (540-564-3080) within 7 days from vet confirmation.

iv) Replacement animal needs to be verified by an Extension Office (540-564-3080) and/or specie chairman.

v) Replacement animal is not eligible for Rate of Gain awards.

b. Final Weigh-In Animal Injury/Death

i) Physical Injury/Death occurring at the weigh-in site must be reported to the Extension Office (540-564-3080) on the weigh-in date and include vet confirmation.

ii) If physical injury/death occurs at final weigh-in site, exhibitor can substitute a spare animal if it was previously nominated in individual’s name.

SHOW AND SALE

23. Each exhibitor can show and sell no more than three market animals total and not more than two animals of each species. Graduating seniors may show and sell four market animals total and not more than two animals of each species.

24. Each exhibitor must show and sell his or her own animal(s). The following exceptions apply:

a. The exhibitor has more than one animal in the same class.

b. The exhibitor is unable to attend the show and sale because of sickness or death in the immediate family.

c. Other cases will be evaluated by the Executive Committee on a case by case basis.

d. Exhibitors who cannot show or sell due to an injury or illness, must be present at the show and sale if physically possible. Exhibitors must submit a written request to the Specie Chairperson at least 24 hours before the show if they will not be showing their own animal. Non-compliance with this ruling will disqualify the animal from the show and sale.

e. If you show, you must sell or you will forfeit participation in the next year’s show.

f. Exhibitors/animals who miss their class will receive last place in said class.

i) Other exhibitors may not enter the show ring in your place if you are late or are missing.

25. Hog, lamb, goat, and dairy steer classes will be divided on the day of the show based on weight. The Grand Champion will be selected from the division champions.

26. All exhibitors are required to wear appropriate dress in both the show ring and sale ring. Exhibitors should strive to look professional. Call will be made by committee chair and if not compliant, will be asked to change. Inappropriate dress and appearance are:

a. Clothing with negative, indecent language or symbols.

b. Excessively tight or short garments.

c. Exposed undergarments.

d. Clothing with holes, tears, or slashes.

e. Halter tops/tube tops.

f. Tank tops with straps of less than 2 inches in width and/or cut low enough to show bosom or chest.

g. Skirts or dresses that do not reach mid-thigh (below fingertips) or do not cover appropriate body parts.

h. Belly shirts that expose excessive midriff

i. See through blouses, skirts, or pants.

j. Any adornment that can be perceived as or used as a weapon.

k. Headgear of any type should not be worn Religious head coverings are allowed.

27. All eligible lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy steers must show and sell. Any animal unable to participate in a market class due to health reasons but has participated in the showmanship class, will place last in their respective market class and sale accordingly.

28. The sale order for the 2024 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale will be BEEF STEERS, HOGS, LAMBS, DAIRY STEERS and GOATS.

29. All livestock will be sold by the pound.

30. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have his or her livestock lined up in the proper specie sale order when time to sell. If not in proper sale order then livestock will be sold at the end of the specie sale order. If an exhibitor does not show up to sell their livestock then the livestock will be sold at floor.

31. Bye bidding is discouraged. This means if parents or siblings bid on livestock of their child or sibling, they must purchase it. Buyers should bid with the intention to purchase.

32. A Sale Commission & Advertising Fee/animal + check off (if applicable) will be collected on each head of livestock sold at the 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale as follows:

COMMISSION & ADVERTISING CHECK-OFF

Steers 2.0% $1 per head = ($.50 State, $.50 National)

Lambs 2.0% ($.50 State + $.005 * Lamb Weight National)

Goat 2.0% No Check-Off

Hogs 2.0% (.004 * total dollars realized per head)

Dairy 2.0% $1 per head = ($.50 State, $.50 National)

Steers

SHOWMANSHIP DIVISIONS:

a. Novice: for exhibitors showing for the first time at the Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Show, and who are 12 years of age or younger on September 30, 2024.

b. Junior: for exhibitors 12 years of age and younger on September 30, 2024.

c. Intermediate: for exhibitors 13 to 15 years of age on September 30, 2024.

d. Senior: for exhibitors 16 years of age and older on September 30, 2024.

e. Master Showmanship. Please refer to the Master Showmanship Rules.

SPECIFIC SPECIE RULES

LAMBS

33. All lambs must bear an official USDA scrapie flock identification tag at the initial tag-in. Lambs not bearing an official tag will not be allowed to weigh-in, show, or sell.

34. All lambs must be docked and all male lambs must be castrated by the initial tag-in date to be eligible to show and sell. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles. No short sacking or crimping.

Revised March 2024

35. Lamb coverings will be taken off immediately after unloading. They can be put back on following the animals being weighed and graded.

36. All lambs must be washed and wool length must not exceed ¼ of an inch over the body at the final weigh-in. Measuring will be done before animals are put on the scale. If wool exceeds this limit, lambs will not go through the scale and will not be allowed to go to show/sale. NO EXCEPTIONS.

37. Lambs must have milk teeth and show no eruption of permanent teeth at the final weigh-in. Permanent teeth or rupture will be cause for disqualification.

38. Lambs must be washed and clean to participate in the show and sale. Please reference the International Association of Show Ring Ethics adopted by Rockingham County Fair.

39. Exhibitors are expected to care for their animals in an acceptable manner and adhere to quality assurance guidelines. Use of irritants including alcohols, sprays, and other irritants is prohibited. Ice cannot be directly applied to animals.

40. The use of muzzles is prohibited.

41. The use of coloring agents must not be used to change the natural color of the animal.

42. The use of adhesives and glues for purpose of fitting hair and/or wool is prohibited. The addition of twine, wool, hair, or any substance (such as to “build” legs) is prohibited.

GOATS

43. All goats must bear an official USDA scrapie flock identification tag at the initial tag-in. Goats not bearing an official tag will not be allowed to weigh in, show, or sell.

44. All male goats must be castrated by the initial tag-in date to be eligible to show and sell. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles. No short sacking or crimping.

45. Goat coverings will be taken off immediately after unloading. They can be put back on following the animals being weighed and graded.

46. Goats must have milk teeth and show no eruption of permanent teeth at the final weigh-in. Permanent teeth or rupture will be cause for disqualification.

47. Goats must be washed and clean to participate in the show and sale. Please reference the International Association of Show Ring Ethics adopted by Rockingham County Fair.

48. Exhibitors are expected to care for their animals in an acceptable manner and adhere to quality assurance guidelines. Use of irritants including alcohols, sprays, and other irritants is prohibited. Ice cannot be directly applied to animals.

49. The use of muzzles is prohibited.

50. The use of coloring agents must not be used to change the natural color of the animal.

51. The use of adhesives and glues for purpose of fitting hair is allowed, however, the addition of twine, hair, or any substance (such as to “build” legs) is prohibited.

HOGS

52. All hogs may be vaccinated for Erysipelas at the initial tag-in. The vaccine will be provided if needed at the tag-in.

53. All male hogs must be castrated by the initial tagin date to be eligible to show and sell. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles.

54. Hogs must be washed and clean to participate in the show and sale. Please reference the

4�H & FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE � DEPT. E

International Association of Show Ring Ethics adopted by Rockingham County Fair.

55. Exhibitors are expected to care for their animals in an acceptable manner and adhere to quality assurance guidelines. Use of irritants including alcohols, sprays, and other irritants is prohibited. Ice cannot be directly applied to animals.

56. Hair Clipping: For show eligibility, hair length on the pig body (hams, top, sides, and shoulders) must be at least one-half inch. Pigs with body hair length less than one-half inch are not eligible to show.

57. Pig snaring at the fairgrounds is prohibited. If a pig must be snared, it must be done under the direction of a veterinarian and hog chairman.

DAIRY STEERS

58. All dairy steers must have been born after November 1, 2023. Animals are subject to age verification by a certified veterinarian.

59. All dairy steers must be purebred and one of the following dairy breeds: Holstein, Red & White Holstein, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Guernsey, or Jersey. Verification by genetic testing may be required if the animal does not meet breed color standards.

60. It is required that all calves be dehorned and fully castrated before the initial tag in date to be eligible to show and sell. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles. No short sacking or crimping.

61. Dairy steers may be implanted with growth hormones. It is recommended that dairy steers receive a nasal vaccine prior to weaning and at least one dose of respiratory vaccine.

62. Those steers that are determined by the Dairy Steer Chairmen as not being broken to lead by the exhibitor at FINAL weigh-in will not be allowed to be shown or sold. Any steer that constitutes a safety hazard at any time as deemed by dairy steer chair(s) will be sent home immediately and will not be eligible for the show or sale.

63. Prior to entering the ring, parents/guardians are to inform the Dairy Steer Co-Chairmen if they feel their child may have a problem handling the steer. Parents are not to enter the show ring.

64. 4-H & FFA dairy steer exhibitors must enter the show ring leading their steer on their own.

65. Dairy steer Co-Chairmen will be attentive to the exhibitors and if handling problems occur will assist the exhibitor in tying the steer to the rail of the show ring.

66. No dairy steer blocking or clipping chutes are allowed in the wash rack area. Chutes should be placed and used in the designated area.

67. For public safety, no dairy steers are to be out of their stalls between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

68. Fitting of market dairy steers is allowed, but it must be done in an ethical manner following the guidelines set forth below.

a. The Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee reserves the right to disqualify any animal that has been fitted in an unethical manner. Unethical fitting shall include (but not limited to) the following:

i) The addition of any hair or hair-like substances, including false tail heads and false polls.

ii) The cutting, tearing, or gluing of the hide or underneath the hide or removal of tissue in an attempt to alter the shape of the animal.

iii) The injection of any gas, solid, or liquid under the hide to alter the normal conformation.

iv) Any product/solutions/liquids administered internally or externally to alter the conformation of the animal is prohibited. This includes the use of steroids, illegal or unapproved growth promotants, and the act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include: stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method.

v) Aerosol cans used for grooming are not permitted in the show ring or make-up areas.

b. EXCEPTIONS: In the case of severely sick or severely dehydrated animals, the exhibitor may have fluids or electrolytes administered by the licensed official show veterinarian with the approval of the show superintendent. This exception is not applicable on show day or weigh-in/check-in day.

FAIR WEEK

69. Exhibitors assume the responsibility for feeding, loss, injury, or damage of animals in transit to weigh-in and through the end of the sale. All lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy steers must be provided feed and water until the end of the sale. If the exhibitor does not care for animals, after a fair warning, the livestock committee will act. Pens are expected to be as clean, dry, and professional as possible. Add fresh shavings if needed.

70. Tie spaces, pen spaces, and tack spaces will be assigned by designated species chair persons. Any alterations or changes of designated spaces must be cleared with the designated persons making the assignments by July 15, 2024.

a. Tack space, if available will be assigned by each department chair. Any adjustments of pen space must be approved by the Species Chair. Violations will result in a warning with 24 hours to remove tack. If not done at that time animals will be disqualified from show/sale.

b. ALL pen space must be paid/postmarked by July 15, 2024 to the Rockingham County Fair Office. A $5 per head fee will be charged for every animal registered. A seven-calendar day grace period will be allowed for late entries however exhibitors registering during this grace period will be assessed a monetary penalty of $50.00 per head. After the seven-day grace period entries will not be accepted and animals will be ineligible.

71. If an animal medical emergency occurs, an FFA advisor, Extension Office (540-564-3080), or species chair should be notified immediately.

72. Mistreatment or abuse of livestock project animals will not be tolerated. No animal is to be beaten, underfed, under watered, or misused in any fashion.

73. All exhibitors must abide by prescribed withdrawal periods on antibiotics and drugs. Animals may be subject to testing by licensed vet or appointed official.

74. All animals are subject to a veterinary inspection at the final weigh-in and during fair week and if found to have an active case of an infectious or contagious disease or any other deem able condition, they will be eliminated from the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds immediately.

75. If an animal’s condition is deemed unfit for exhibition during fair week by designated species chairperson, the animal may be sent home at any time.

76.

Fair Week Protest Procedure

(a) Protest must be in writing, plainly stating the complaint and with accompanying substantial evidence of the infraction. The person submitting the protest must print and sign their name to the protest or it will not be reviewed.

(b) A $50.00 fee is to accompany the protest.

(c) Both the protest and fee must be delivered to the 4-H and FFA Livestock Committee Chairperson within twelve hours after the cause of the protest.

(d) The Livestock Committee Chairperson will call a meeting of the Livestock Committee within twenty-four hours of receiving the protest and present it, and all substantial evidence, to the Livestock Committee members that are present.

(e) The Livestock Committee members present at the meeting will review the protest and accompanying evidence and shall decide as to sustain or reject the protest.

(f) If the protest is not sustained, the $50.00 fee shall be forfeited to the 4-H and FFA Livestock Show Treasury.

(g) The Livestock Committee Chairperson shall inform those involved in the protest of the committee’s decision.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• January 1st-Must be enrolled as a 4-H/FFA member

• April 13th – Market Animal College

• April 22nd -Market Hog, Lamb, Goat, and Dairy Beef entries due online using FairEntry

• April 22nd - $5/entry fees due via FairEntry with a Credit Card or Check mailed, or dropped off to the Rockingham Extension Office

• April 29th- Late Entry Deadline ($50 a head late fee) due to the Extension Office

• May 22nd- Tentative Date- Tag-It-Yourself Packets Available for Pickup

• May 31st – YQCA, Rockingham Fairgrounds

• June 4th - Tag-It-Yourself Procedure Completed (Includes all tags in place for Market Hogs, Lambs, Goats, and Dairy Steers data submitted correctly to the Extension Office)

• June 4th – Bred & Owned Part 1 Paperwork due at Tag-It-Yourself

• July 15th -Bred & Owned Part 2 Pictorial Story due to Rockingham Extension Office

• July 15th -Pen space fees and forms due to Rockingham County Fair Office

• August 11th -Final Market Hog, Lamb, and Goat Weigh-In, starting at 6AM

• August 11th -Final Beef Steer and Dairy Steer Weigh-In, start time TBD

POULTRY, PIGEON & RABBITS � DEPT. F

ENTRY INFORMATION:

• Online Registration through FairEntry

• Registration Deadline – August 8, 2024

• No Late Entries

• No Onsite Registration

• Eggs can be registered onsite August 11 (2 a.m.–6 p.m.) & 12 (8 a.m.–12 p.m.)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All birds must be tested for pullorum-typhoid before they are entered for the fair. A list of local lay testers may be obtained by calling Verne Leininger (896-7584).

2. Poultry in the show may be tested by the state veterinary lab for other diseases during the fair.

3. All poultry, pigeons, rabbits and guinea pigs must be preregistered between July 1 and August 8 online using FairEntry or if you have trouble online by calling Verne Leininger (896-7584) or by email at vleining@bridgewater.edu.

4. Eggs do not have to be preregistered.

5. An exhibitor must be able to identify the breed and sex of their entry.

6. Pigeons will be separated into classes and judged by breed and/or variety even through the breeds are not listed in the fair catalog.

7. In the Poultry, Pigeon and Rabbit Departments, there is no entry fee and all animals are watered and fed daily at no charge.

8. Persons showing in the Junior classes must be at least 6 years old and no older than 18 at the start of the fair. All ages may show in the open show. No exhibitor may show in both the Junior Show and the Open Show.

9. A sweepstakes ribbon will be given in the Open Poultry Show and the Junior Poultry Show.

10.No sweepstakes ribbon will be given in the Rabbit Show.

11.A Best in Show rosette will be given in the Open and Junior Rabbit Show and in the Open and Junior Poultry Show.

12.Every precaution will be taken to protect exhibits in the department; however, neither the Committee nor the Rockingham County Fair Association will be responsible for sickness, loss, or theft of exhibit.

13.Entries will be received Sunday, August 11, 2024, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday, August 12, between 8 a.m. and Noon.

14.No Peacocks will be accepted.

POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP

Showmanship is open to any youth between the ages of 6 and 18. If the showman is not a poultry exhibitor, they will be allowed to choose a bird from set of birds to use for showmanship. No untested birds are allowed in the building. Showmanship will take place at 1 pm on Monday, August 12. Exhibitors may sign up for showmanship when they preregister their birds, when they enter their birds in the fair, or by stopping by the front table in the poultry building before 1 pm on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Showmanship is judged on the ability to correctly handle a bird and information about poultry including breeds and varieties, care of a bird, parts of a bird, diseases, show classes, and differences in different types of birds.

RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP

Showmanship is open to any youth between the ages of 6 and 18. If the showman is not a rabbit exhibitor, they will be allowed to choose a rabbit from set of rabbits to use for showmanship. Showmanship will take place on 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13 at the G & M Hoop Barn. Exhibitors may sign up for showmanship when they preregister their rabbits, when they enter their rabbits in the fair, or by stopping by the front table in the poultry building before 7 pm on Tuesday, August 13.

Showmanship is judged on the ability to correctly handle a rabbit and information about rabbits including breeds and varieties, care of a rabbit, parts of a rabbit, diseases, show classes, and differences in different types of rabbits.

Premiums for showmanship will be paid as follows:

1st Place - $15.00 | 2nd Place - $12.00 | 3rd Place - $9.00 4th Place - $6.00 | 5th Place - $3.00

Classes:

F-001 Novice ages 6-7

F-002 Junior ages 8-10

F-003 Intermediate ages 11-13

F-004 Senior ages 14-18

SECTION I –OPEN CLASSES

SECTION II – JUNIOR CLASSES

Premiums will be paid as follows: 1st Place - $2.00

2nd Place - $1.50

3rd Place - $1.00

If there is only one bird in a class, 2nd place premium will be paid.

CLASSES:

LARGE CHICKENS – AMERICAN CLASS F-101. Plymouth Rock

a. Barred

b. Blue

c. Buff

d. Columbian

e. Partridge

f. Silver Penciled

g. White

h. All Other Varieties F-102. Dominiques F-103. Wyandottes

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Buff

d. Columbian

e. Golden Laced

f. Partridge

g. Silver Laced

h. Silver Penciled

i. White

j. All other varieties F-104. Javas

a. Black

b. Mottled F-105. Rhode Island Reds

a. Single Comb

b. Rose Comb F-106. Rhode Island Whites F-107. Buckeyes F-108. Chanteclers

a. White

b. Partridge F-109. Jersey Giants

a. Black

b. White

c. All Other Varieties F-110. Lamonas F-111. New Hampshires F-112. Hollands

a. Barred

b. White F-113. Delawares

LARGE CHICKENS – ASIATIC CLASS F-201 Brahmas

a. Buff

b. Dark

c. Light F-202. Cochins

a. Barred

b. Black

c. Blue

d. Brown

e. Buff

f. Golden Laced

g. Partridge

h. Silver Laced

i. White

j. All Other Varieties F-203. Langshans

a. Black

b. Blue

c. White

LARGE CHICKENS – ENGLISH CLASS F-301. Dorkings

a. Colored

b. Cuckoo Rose Comb

c. Cuckoo Single Comb

d. Red

e. Silver-Gray

f. White F-302. Redcaps F-303. Cornish

a. Buff

b. Dark

c. White

d. White Laced Red

e. All Other Varieties F-304. Orpingtons

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Buff

d. White F-305. Sussex

a. Red

b. Light

c. Speckled F-306. Australorps

LARGE CHICKENS –MEDITERRANEAN CLASS F-401. Leghorns

a. Rose Comb Black

b. Rose Comb Buff

c. Rose Comb Dark Brown

d. Rose Comb Light Brown

e. Rose Comb Silver

f. Rose Comb White

g. Single Comb Black

h. Single Comb Black-Tailed Red

i. Single Comb Buff

j. Single Comb Columbian

k. Single Comb Dark Brown

l. Single Comb Golden Duckwing

m. Single Comb Light Brown

n. Single Comb Red

o. Single Comb Silver

p. Single Comb White

q. All Other Varieties F-402. Minorcas

Rose Comb Black

b. Rose Comb White

c. Single Comb Black

d. Single Comb Buff

e. Single Comb White

f. All Other Varieties F-403. White-Faced Black Spanish F-404. Andalusians F-405. Anconas

a. Rose Comb

b. Single Comb F-406. Sicilian Buttercups F-407. Catalanas

LARGE CHICKENSCONTINENTAL CLASS F-501. Barnevelders F-502. Hamburgs

a. Black

b. Golden Penciled

c. Golden Spangled

d. Silver Penciled

e. Silver Spangled

f. White

g. All Other Varieties F-503. Campines

a. Golden

b. Silver F-504. Lakenvelders F-505. Welsummers F-506. Polish

a. Bearded Buff Laced

b. Bearded Golden

c. Bearded Silver

d. Bearded White

e. Non-Bearded Black Crested White

f. Non-Bearded Buff Laced

g. Non-Bearded Golden

h. Non-Bearded Silver

i. Non-Bearded White

j. Non-Bearded White Crested Black

k. Non-Bearded White Crested Blue

l. All Other Varieties F-507. Houdans

a. Mottled

b. White F-508. Crevecoeurs F-509. La Fleche F-510. Faverolles

a. Salmon

b. White

LARGE CHICKENS – ALL OTHER STANDARD BREEDS CLASS F-601. Modern Games

a. Birchen

b. Black

c. Black Breasted Red

d. Brown Red

e. Golden Duckwing

f. Red Pyle

g. Silver Ducksing

h. Wheaten

i. White

j. All other Varieties F-602. Old English Games

a. Black

b. Black Breasted Red

c. Blue Breasted Red

d. Blue Golden Duckwing

e. Blue Silver Duckwing

f. Brown Red

g. Crele

h. Golden Duckwing

i. Lemon Blue

j. Red Pyle

k. Self Blue

l. Silver Duckwing

m. Spangled

n. White

o. All Other Varieties

F-603. Sumatras F-604. Malays

a. Black

b. Black Breasted Red

c. Red Pyle

d. Spangled

e. Wheaten

f. White

F-605. Cubalayas

a. Black

b. Black Breasted Red

c. White

F-606. Phoenix

a. Golden

b. Silver F-607. Yokohamas

a. Red Shoulder

b. White

F-608. Aseels

a. Black Breasted Red

b. Dark

c. Spangled

d. Wheaten

e. White

F-609. Shamos

a. Black

b. Black Breasted Red

c. Dark d. Wheaten

F-610. Sultans F-611. Frizzles

a. Clean Leg

b. Feather Leg F-612. Naked Neck

a. Black

b. Buff

c. Red

d. White

e. All Other Varieties

F-613. Araucanas

a. Black

b. Black Breasted Red

c. Golden Duckwing

d. Silver Duckwing

e. White

f. All Other Varieties

F-614. Ameraucanas

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Blue Wheaten

d. Brown Red

e. Buff

f. Silver

g. Wheaten

h. White

i. All Other Varieties

BANTAM CHICKENS –MODERN GAME CLASS

a. Birchen

b. Black

c. Black Breasted Red

d. Blue

e. Blue Breasted Red

f. Brown Red

g. Golden Duckwing

h. Lemon Blue

i. Red Pyle

j. Silver Blue

k. Silver Duckwing

l. Wheaten

m. White

BANTAM CHICKENS –OLD ENGLISH GAME CLASS

F-801. Old English Games

a. Birchen

b. Black

c. Black Breasted Red

d. Blue

e. Blue Breasted Red

f. Blue Golden Duckwing

g. Blue Silver Duckwing

h. Blue Brassy Back

i. Brassy Back

j. Brown Red

k. Columbian

l. Crele

m. Cuckoo

n. Fawn Silver Duckwing

o. Ginger Red

p. Golden Duckwing

q. Lemon Blue

r. Mille Fleur

s. Quail

t. Red Pyle

u. Self Blue

v. Silver Blue

w. Silver Duckwing

x. Spangled

y.Wheaten

z. White

aa. All Other Varieties

BANTAM CHICKENS –SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEGGED CLASS F-901. Anconas F-902. Andalusians F-903. Australorps F-904. Campines

a. Golden

b. Silver F-905. Catalanas F-906. Delawares F-907. Dorkings

a. Colored

b. Silver-Gray F-908. Dutch

a. Black

b. Blue Light Brown

c. Light Brown

d. Silver F-909. Hollands

a. Barred

b. White F-910. Japanese a. Barred

b. Black

c. Black Tailed Buff

d. Black Tailed White

e. Brown Red

f. Gray g. Mottled h. Wheaten

i. White

j. All Other Varieties F-911. Javas a. Black b. Mottled F-912. Jersey Giant a. Black . White F-913. Lakenvelders F-914. Lamonas F-915. Leghorns (single comb) a. Barred b. Black c. Black Tailed Red d. Buff e. Columbian f. Dark Brown g. Golden Duckwing h. Light Brown i. Red j. Silver k. White l. All Other Varieties F-916. Minorcas a. Black b. Buff c. White F-917. Naked Neck a. Black

Buff c. Red d. White F-918. New Hampshires F-919. Orpingtons a. Black b. Blue c. Buff

Silver Penciled

All Other Varieties F-922.

Verne Leininger, Amanda Leininger, co-chairs

POULTRY, PIGEON & RABBITS � DEPT. F

BANTAM CHICKENS – ROSE COMB CLEAN LEGGED

F-1001. Anconas

F-1002. Belgian Bearded d’Anvers

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Cuckoo

d. Mille Fleur

e. Mottled

f. Porcelain

g. Quail

h. Self Blue

i. White

j. All Other Varieties

F-1003. Dominiques

F-1004. Dorkings F-1005. Hamburgs

a. Black

b. Golden Penciled

c. Golden Spangled

d. Silver Penciled

e. Silver Spangled

f. White

F-1006. Leghorns (rose comb)

a. Black

b. Buff

c. Dark Brown

d. Light Brown

e. Silver

f. White

F-1007. Minorcas

a. Black

b. White

F-1008.Redcaps

F-1009.Rhode Island Reds (rose comb)

F-1010.Rhode Island Whites

F-1011.Rosecombs

a. Black

b. Blue

c. White

d. All other Varieties

F-1012. Sebrights

a. Golden

b. Silver

F-1013. Wyandottes

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Buff

d. Buff Columbian

e. Columbian

f. Golden Laced

g. Partridge

h. Silver Laced

i. Silver Penciled

j. White

k. All other Varieties

BANTAM CHICKENS – ALL OTHER COMBS CLEAN LEGGED

F-1101. Aneraucanas

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Blue Wheaten

d. Brown Red

e. Buff

f. Silver

g. Wheaten

h. White

i. All Other Varieties

F-1102. Araucanas

a. Black

b. Black Red

c. Golden Duckwing

d. Silver Duckwing

e. White

F-1104. Buckeyes

F-1105. Chanteculers

a. Partridge

b. White

F-1106.Cornish

a. Black

b. Blue Laced Red

c. Buff

d. Dark

e. Mottled

f. Spangled

g. White

h. White Laced Red

i. All other Varieties

F-1107. Crevecoeurs

F-1108. Cubalayas

a. Black

b. Black Breasted Red

c. White

F-1109. Houdans

a. Mottled

b. White

F-1110. La Fleche F-1111. Malays

a. Black

b. Black Breasted Red

c. Red Pyle

d. Spangled

e. Wheaten

f. White F-1112. Polish

a. Bearded Buff Laced

b. Bearded Golden

c. Bearded Silver

d. Bearded White

e. Non-Bearded Buff laced

f. Non-Bearded Golden

g. Non-Bearded Silver

h. Non-Bearded White

i. Non- Bearded White Crested Black

j. Non-Bearded White Crested Blue

k. All Other Varieties F-1113. Shamos

a. Black

b. Dark

c. Wheaten F-1114. Sicilian Buttercups F-1115. Sumatras

a. Black

b. Blue F-1116. Yokohamas

a. Red Shouldered

b. White

BANTAM CHICKENS –FEATHER LEGGED CLASS F-1201. Booted

a. Non-Bearded Black

b. Non-Bearded Mille Fleur

c. Non-Bearded Porcelain

d. Non-Bearded Self Blue

e. Non-Bearded White F-1202. Belgian Bearded d’Uccle

a. Bearded Black

b. Bearded Golden Neck

c. Bearded Mille Fleur

d. Bearded Mottled

e. Bearded Porcelain

f. Bearded Self Blue

g. Bearded White F-1203. Brahmas

a. Buff

b. Dark

c. Light F-1204. Cochins

a. Barred

b. Birchen

c. Black

d. Blue

e. Brown Red

f. Buff

g. Columbian

h. Golden Laced

i. Mottled

j. Partridge

k. Red l. Silver Laced

m. White

n. All Other Varieties F-1205. Faverolles

a. Salmon

b. White F-1206. Langshans

a. Black

b. Blue

c. White F-1207. Silkies

a. Bearded Black

b. Bearded Blue0

c. Bearded Buff

d. Bearded Gray

e. Bearded Partridge

f. Bearded Splash

g. Bearded White

h. Non-Bearded Black

i. Non-Bearded Blue

j. Non-Bearded Buff

k. Non-Bearded Gray

l. Non-Bearded Partridge

m. Non-Bearded White

n. All Other Varieties

F-1208. Sultans

PRODUCTION CHICKENS

Production Chickens

F-1301. Mixed Large Chicken F-1302. Mixed Bantam Chicken

DUCKS – BANTAM CLASS F-1401. Call

a. Blue

b. Buff

c. Gray

d. Pastel

e. Snowy

f. White

g. All Other Varieties F-1402. East Indie F-1403. Mallard

a. Gray

b. Snowy

DUCKS – LIGHT WEIGHT CLASS

F-1501.Campbell F-1502. Magpie

a. Black & White

b. Blue & White

F-1503.Runner

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Chocolate

d. Cumberland Blue

e. Fawn & White

f. Gray

g. Penciled

h. White

DUCKS – MEDIUM CLASS

F-1601. Buff

F-1602. Cayuga F-1603. Crested

a. Black

b. White F-1604. Swedish

DUCKS – HEAVY CLASS F-1701. Aylesbury F-1702. Muscovy

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Chocolate

d. White

F-1703. Pekin F-1704. Rouen F-1705. Saxony F-1706. Silver Appleyard

GEESE – LIGHT CLASS

F-1801. Canada F-1802. Chinese

a. Brown

b. White

F-1803. Egyptian F-1804. Tufted Roman

GEESE – MEDIUM CLASS

F-1901. American Buff F-1902. Pilgrim F-1903. Saddleback Pomeranian

a. Buff

b. Gray

F-1904. Sebastopol

GEESE – HEAVY CLASS

F-2001.African a. Brown b. White

F-2002. Embden F-2003. Toulouse a. Buff

b. Gray

TURKEYS

F-2101. Beltsville Small White

F-2102. Black

F-2103. Bourbon Red F-2104 Bronze

F-2105. Narragansett F-2106. Royal Palm F-2107. Slate F-2108. White Holland

F-2109. All Other Varieties

GUINEA FOWL

F-2201. Pearl F-2202. White

F-2203. All Other Varieties

PIGEONS

F-2301. Any Breed

PHEASANTS

F-2401. Any Variety, Single Male

F-2402. Any Variety, Single Female

GGS

F-2501. One Dozen White Eggs

F-2502. One Dozen Brown Eggs

F-2503. One Dozen Colored Eggs

RABBITS

F-2601. American

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2062. American Fuzzy Lop

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2063. American Sable

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2064. English Angora

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2065. French Angora

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2066. Giant Angora

a. Buck

b. Doe

F2067. Satin Angora

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2068. Belgian Hare

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2069. Beveren

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2610. Britannia Petite

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2611. Californian

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2612. Champagne D’Argent

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2613. Checkered Giant

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2614. American Chinchilla

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2615. Giant Chinchilla

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2616. Standard Chinchilla

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2617. Cinnamon

a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2618. Crème D’Argent

a. Bu0ck

b. Doe

F-2619. Dutch a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2620. Dwarf Hotot a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2621. English Spot a. Buck

b. Doe

F-2622. Flemish Giant a. Buck b. Doe

F-2623. Florida White a. Buck b. Doe

F-2624. Harlequin a. Buck b. Doe

F-2625. Havana

Buck b. Doe F-2626. Himalayan a. Buck b. Doe

F-2627. Hotot a. Buck b. Doe F-2628. Jersey Wooly a. Buck b. Doe F-2629 . Lilac a. Buck

Doe F-2630. English Lop

Buck b. Doe F-2631. French Lop

Buck b. Doe F-2632. Holland Lop a. Buck b. Doe F-2633. Mini Lop a. Buck b. Doe

F-2634. Netherland Dwarf a. Buck

b. Doe F-2635. New Zealand a. Buck b. Doe F-2636. Palomino b. Doe F-2637. Polish a. Buck b. Doe F-2638. Rex a. Buck b. Doe F-2639. Mini Rex a. Buck b. Doe F-2640. Rhinelander a. Buck b. Doe F-2641.

FARM CROPS � DEPT.

G

SECTION I

Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd

G-1. Shelled Soybeans (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-2. Shelled Corn (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-3. Wheat (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-4. Oats (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-5. Barley (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-6. Rye (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-7. Triticale (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-8. Small Grain Haylage (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-9. Grass Haylage (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-10. Alfalfa Haylage (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-11. Sorghum Haylage (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-12. Corn Silage – Regular Chopped (Gal.) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-13. Corn Silage – Kernel Processed (Gal.) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-14. High Moisture Corn (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-15. Earlage (Gallon) 7.00 6.00 5.00

SECTION

II

Class No. 1st 2nd 3rd

G-16. Orchard Grass (Bundle) 4-6 inches 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-17. Bermuda Grass (Bundle) 4-6 inches 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-18. Timothy (Bundle) 4-6 inches 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-19. Alfalfa (Bundle) 4-6 inches 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-20. Red Clover (Bundle) 4-6 inches 7.00 6.00 5.00

G-21. Lespedeza (Bundle) 4-6 inches 7.00 6.00 5.00

SECTION III

No. 1st 2nd 3rd G-22. Alfalfa Orchard Grass Hay – 6

SECTION IV

HORTICULTURE � DEPT. H

Sandra Hammer and Pam Huffman, Department Superintendents

RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION I – SENIOR HORTICULTURE

1. Online entries will be accepted through Fair Entry. Please pre-register your exhibits before you arrive. There will still be volunteers to check in if you are not able pre-register.

2. In order to help the Horticulture Department in entering all vegetables in the proper categories, there will not be additional categories added at sign-up and only those in the book will be recognized.

3. Where there are only one or two exhibits in a category, judging will be determined by the judges based on the quality of the exhibits.

4. Only home-grown produce raised by the exhibitor will be allowed to be exhibited. Any exhibitor found to exhibit purchased produce will forfeit ribbons, premiums and, where applicable, sweepstakes.

5. Exhibits will be received 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024 and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 12, 2024 only.

6. Display Tips: Uniformity is a key in displaying more than one of any item. Do not deform fruit or vegetables by cutting off parts. Display consumer size items, not too large or small and damage free.

7. Items need to be picked up on Sunday, August 18, 2024 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

8. Must be a resident of Rockingham County, including the City of Harrisonburg.

9. Only one entry per individual per class, including scarecrow.

Section II – Junior Horticulture

10. All rules and regulations of the Senior Division apply to the Junior Division.

11. Open to 4-H, FFA & FHA members, and other youth 19 years of age and under, who have actively participated in the culture of the entries.

12. Classes in this division will be identical to those in the Senior Section. They will be identified by the same class number.

DIVISION 1 – VEGETABLES

H-1. Display- Must include 8 Vegetables (Size-not over 2 feet wide)

H-2. Novelty – Natural Novelty (single item)

H-3. Man-made Novelty (single item)

H-4. Novelty-Arranged (4 or more items)

H-5. Beans-Lima(bush) ¼ cup, hulled

H-6. Beans-Lima(pole) ¼ cup, hulled

H-7. Beans-Soybeans ¼ cup, hulled

H-8. Beans-String(bush) (10)

H-9. Beans-String(pole) (10)

H-10. Beans-String (extra long) (10)

H-11. Beans-October ¼ cup, hulled

H-12. Beans-Purple (10)

H-13. Beans-Waxed (10)

H-14. Black-eyed Peas ¼ cup, hulled

H-15. Beets (3) no stems

H-16. Broccoli (1 stalk)

H-17. Brussel Sprouts (3)

H-18. Cabbage-Chinese(stalk)

H-19. Cabbage-Head

H-20. Cabbage-Red

H-21. Cantaloupe

H-22. Carrots (3) no stems

H-23. Cashew

H-24. Cauliflower (1 head)

H-25. Celery (1 head)

H-26. Corn-Indian (3 ears, shuck)

H-27. Corn-Popcorn (3 ears, shuck)

H-28. Corn-Sweet White (3 ears, shuck)

H-29. Corn-Sweet Yellow (3 ears, shuck)

H-30. Collards

H-31. Cucumbers (slicing) (3)

H-32. Cucumbers (pickling) (3)

H-33. Eggplant

H-34. Endive

H-35. Gourd (3)

H-36. Gourd Display (5 different varieties)

H-37. Kale

H-38. Kohlrabi

H-39. Lettuce (1 stalk)

H-40. Mustard Green

H-41. Okra (3)

H-42. Onions, White-Large (over 3” diameter) (3)

H-43. Onions, White-Small (3)

H-44. Onions, Yellow-Large (over 3” diameter) (3)

H-45. Onions, Yellow-Small (3)

H-46. Onions, Red-Large (over 3” diameter) (3)

H-47. Onions, Red-Small (3)

H-48. Parsnips (3)

H-49. Peppers-Sweet Banana (3)

H-50. Peppers –Hot, Green (3)

H-51. Peppers – Hot, Red (3)

H-52. Peppers – Hot, Orange (3)

H-53. Peppers-Sweet (3)

H-54. Potatoes-Bliss (3)

H-55. Potatoes-Cobblers (3)

H-56. Potatoes-Kennebec (3) H-57. Potatoes-Red Pontiac (3) H-58. Potatoes-Sweet (3) H-59. Potatoes-Yukon Gold (3) H-60. Pumpkin

H-61. Pumpkin-White

H-62. Pumpkin-Mini Yellow (3)

H-63. Pumpkin-Mini White (3)

H-64. Radish (3)

H-65. Rhubarb (3 stems)

H-66. Rutabaga (3)

H-67. Salsify (3)

H-68. Spinach (1 stalk)

H-69. Squash-Acorn H-70. Squash-Butternut

H-71. Squash-Scalloped H-72. Squash-Spaghetti H-73. Squash-Straight Neck H-74. Squash-Crooked H-75. Squash-Zucchini

H-76. Sunflower-Seed Head H-77. Swiss Chard (1 stalk) H-78. Tomatoes-Cherry, Red (3) H-79. Tomatoes-Cherry, Yellow (3) H-80. Tomatoes-Cherry, Variety (Heirloom) (3) H-81. Tomatoes-Pear (3) H-82. Tomatoes-Slicing, Red (3) H-83. Tomatoes, Slicing, Yellow (3) H-84. Tomatoes-Italian (3) H-85. Tomatoes-Canning (3) H-86. Turnips (3, no stems) H-87. Watermelon

DIVISION 2 - LARGEST

H-88. Largest Watermelon H-89. Largest Cucumber H-90. Largest Tomato H-91. Largest Head of Cabbage H-92. Largest Potato H-93. Largest Pepper H-94. Largest Cantaloupe H-95. Largest Sweet Potato H-96. Longest Green Bean H-97. Largest Pumpkin H-98. Tallest Sunflower

DIVISION 3 – FRUITS

H-99. Apples-Crab (3)

H-100. Apples-Lodi (3)

H-101. Apples-Golden Delicious (3)

H-102. Apples-Red Delicious (3)

H-103. Apples-Roma (3)

H-104. Apples-Stayman (3)

H-105. Blackberries (1/4 cup) H-106. Blueberries (1/4 cup) H-107. Grapes-Blue or Black (1 bunch)

H-108. Grapes-Red (1 bunch)

H-109. Grapes-White (1 bunch) H-110. Nectarines (3) H-111. Peaches (3)

H-112. Pears (3)

H-113. Plums-Prune Type (3)

H-114. Plums-Round Type (3) H-115. Strawberries (1 cup)

H-116. Raspberries (1/4 cup)

H-117. Boysenberries (1/4 cup)

SCARECROW CONTEST

NOTE: Scarecrows should be lovable, mischievous or humorous, not frightening. (Witch or monster faces on scarecrows will be disqualified). H-131. Scarecrow

H-132. Scarecrow – Entered by Nursing Home or Senior

SECTION I ADULT HORTICULTURE

No vines, trees, shrubs, grasses are to be entered in horticulture classes. All plants should be intentionally planted and grown in exhibitors’ gardens.

FLOWERING PLANTS

1. Argyranthemum

2. Ageratum, Blue, Purple

3. Ageratum, White

4. Alyssum

5. Angelonia

6. Anemone

7. Aster, Perennial

8. Aster, Annual, Purple

9. Aster, Annual, Blue

10. Aster, Annual, Pink

11. Aster, Annual, white

12. Balsam

13. Begonia, Fibrous spray of flowers

14. Begonia, Tuberous spray of flowers

15. Begonia, Angelwing spray of flowers

16. Calendula (Pot Marigold)

17. Calibrachoa (Miniature Petunia, Million Bells) spray of flowers

18. Calla Lily

19. Campanula

20. Canna flower

21. Centaurea, Perennial (Knapweed)

22. Centaurea, Annual (Bachelor’s Buttons)

23. Centranthus (Jupiter’s Beard)

24. Chelone (Turtle Head)

25. Chrysanthemum, Yellow, Bronze spray of flowers

26. Chrysanthemum, Pink, Lavender spray of flowers

27. Chrysanthemum, Maroon spray of flowers

28. Chrysanthemum, White spray of flowers

29. Cleome (Spider Plant)

30. Coreopsis, threadleaf (Tickseed),

31. Coreopsis, broadleaf (Tickseed),

32. Cosmos, Pink

33. Cosmos, White

34. Cosmos, Orange or Yellow

35. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Yellow, Bronze, Orange

36. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Pink, Purple, Red

37. Dahlia, 4” or larger, White

38. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Variegated

39. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Bi-color

40. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Yellow, Bronze, Orange

41. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Pink, Purple, Red

42. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, White

43. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Variegated

44. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Bi-color

45. Dahlia, under 2”, Yellow, Bronze, Orange

46. Dahlia, under 2”, Pink, Purple, Red

47. Dahlia, under 2”, White

48. Dahlia, under 2”, Variegated

49. Dahlia, under 2”, Bi-color

50. Dahlia, Pompom type, Yellow, Bronze, Orange

51. Dahlia, Pompom type, Pink, Purple, Red

52. Dahlia, Pompom type, White

53. Dahlia, Pompom type, Variegated

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54. Dahlia, Pompom type, Bi-color

55. Dahlia, Daisy type, Yellow, Bronze, Orange

56. Dahlia, Daisy type, Pink, Purple, Red

57. Dahlia, Daisy type, White

58. Dahlia, Daisy type, Variegated

59. Dahlia, Daisy type, Bi-color

60. Delphinium

61. Dianthus

62. Digitalis (Foxglove) Perennial

63. Digitalis (Foxglove) Biennial

64. Echinacea, Purple (Coneflower)

65. Echinacea, White (Coneflower)

66. Echinacea, Other color (Coneflower)

67. Echinacea, Pom Pom or double (Coneflower)

68. Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)

69. Gazania

70. Geranium flower

71. Gerbera Daisy

72. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Red

73. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Pink

74. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, White

75. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Orange

76. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Salmon

77. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Lavender

78. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Purple

79. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Yellow

80. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Green

81. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Bi-Color

82. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Red

83. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Pink

84. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, White

85. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Orange

86. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Salmon

87. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Lavender

88. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Purple

89. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Yellow

90. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Green

91. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Bi-Color

92. Helianthus, Annual (Sunflower) in flower, yellow

93. Helianthus, Annual (Sunflower) in flower, bronze

94. Helianthus, Annual (Sunflower), double

95. Helianthus, Perennial (Ornamental Sunflower)

96. Heliopsis (Perennial Sunflower)

97. Hemerocallis (Daylily) include several buds for blooms through the week

98. Heuchera (Coral Bells) flower

99. Hibiscus, Perennial include several buds for blooms through the week

100. Hosta, white, flower only

101. Hosta, other color, flower only

102. Impatiens, Single

103. Impatiens, Double

104. Impatiens, New Guinea Type

105. Impatiens, Other

106. Knautia

107. Lantana

108. Lathyrus (Sweet Pea)

109. Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy)

110. Liatris (Blazing Star)

111. Lilium from a Bulb

112. Liriope (Monkey Grass)

113. Lisianthus

114. Lycoris (Magic Lily, Resurrection Lily)

115. Lysimachia (Gooseneck Loosestrife)

116. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, Orange

117. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, Yellow

118. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, White

119. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, Orange

120. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, Yellow

121. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, White

122. Marigold, French Variegated, Single 123. Marigold, French Variegated, Double 124. Marigold, Petite Single, Orange

125. Marigold, Petite Double, Orange

126. Marigold, Petite Single, Yellow

127. Marigold, Petite Double, Yellow

128. Mexican Marigold

129. Melampodium (Miniature Zinnia)

130. Mirabilis (Four O’clock)

131. Monarda (Bee Balm, Bergamot)

132. Nasturtium

133. Nicotiana (Ornamental Tobacco)

134. Oenothera (Evening Primrose)

135. Osteospermum

136. Penstemon

137. Pentas

138. Perovskia (Russian Sage)

139. Petunia, Single, 3” & larger, Red, Pink

140. Petunia, Single, 3” & larger, Blue, Purple

141. Petunia, Single, 3” & larger, White, Yellow, Green

142. Petunia, Single, 3” & larger, Bi-Color

143. Petunia, Double, 3” & larger, Red, Pink

144. Petunia, Double, 3” & larger, Blue, Purple

145. Petunia, Double, 3” & larger, White, Yellow, Green

146. Petunia, Double, 3” & larger, Bi-Color

147. Petunia, Single under 3”, Red, Pink

148. Petunia, Single under 3”, Blue, Purple 149. Petunia, Single under 3”, White, Yellow, Green

150. Petunia, Single under 3”, Bi-Color

151. Petunia, Double under 3”, Red, Pink

152. Petunia, Double under 3”, Blue, Purple

153. Petunia, Double under 3”, White, Green, Yellow

154. Petunia, Double under 3”, Bi-Color

155. Phlox, White

156. Phlox, Pink

157. Phlox, Lavender

158. Phlox, Bi-Color

159. Physostegia (Obedient Plant)

160. Platycodon (Balloon Flower)

161. Portulaca (Moss Rose)

162. Rose, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, or Grandiflora, Red

163. Rose, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, or Grandiflora, Pink

164. Rose, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, or Grandiflora, Yellow

165. Rose, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, or Grandiflora, White

166. Rose, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, or Grandiflora, Orange, Coral

167. Rose, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, or Grandiflora, Lavender

168. Rose, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, or Grandiflora, Bi-Color

169. Rose, Climbing, Antique, or Landscape, Red

170. Rose, Climbing, Antique, or Landscape, Pink

171. Rose, Climbing, Antique, or Landscape, Yellow

172. Rose, Climbing, Antique, or Landscape, White

173. Rose, Climbing, Antique, or Landscape, Orange, Coral

174. Rose, Climbing, Antique, or Landscape, Lavender

175. Rose, Climbing, Antique, or Landscape, Bi-Color

176. Rose, Miniature, Red

177. Rose, Miniature, Pink

178. Rose, Miniature, Yellow

179. Rose, Miniature, White

180. Rose, Miniature, Orange, Coral

181. Rose, Miniature, Lavender

182. Rose, Miniature Bi-Color

183. Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan 184. Rudbeckia, Gloriosa Daisy

185. Salvia, Annual, Red

186. Salvia, Annual, Blue

187. Salvia, Annual, Other color

188. Salvia, Non-hardy Perennial, Blue

189. Salvia, Non-hardy Perennial, Purple

190. Salvia, Non-hardy Perennial, Red

191. Salvia, Perennial, Blue

192. Salvia, Perennial, Red

193. Salvia, Perennial, Other color

194. Scabiosa

195. Snapdragon, Dragon type, Red

196. Snapdragon, Dragon type, Pink 197. Snapdragon, Dragon type, White 198. Snapdragon, Dragon Type, Yellow 199. Snapdragon, Dragon Type, Bi-color 200. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, Red 201. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, Pink 202. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, White 203. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, Yellow 204. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, Bi-Color

205. Stock

206. Stokesia (Stoke’s Aster)

207. Tanacetum (Feverfew)

208. Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower)

209. Tritoma (Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker)

210. Verbena, Low Growing

211. Verbena, bonariensis

212. Veronica, tall

213. Veronica, ground cover type

214. Vinca, Annual 215. Viola (Pansy)

216. Viola, species type

217. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” and larger, Red

218. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” and larger, Pink

219. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” and larger, Purple

220. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” and larger, Orange

221. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” and larger, Yellow

222. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” and larger, White

223. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” and larger, Varie-

gated

224. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Red

225. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Pink

226. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Purple

227. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Orange

228. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Yellow

229. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, White

230. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Variegated

231. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and Larger, Red

232. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and Larger, Pink

233. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and Larger, Purple

234. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and Larger, Orange

235. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and Larger, Yellow

236. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and Larger, White

237. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and Larger, Green

238. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and Larger, Variegated

239. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 2” up to 4”, Red

240. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 2” up to 4”, Pink

241. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 2” up to 4”, Purple

242. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 2” up to 4”, Orange

243. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 2” up to 4”, Yellow

244. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 2” up to 4”, White

245. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 2” up to 4”, Green

246. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 2” up to 4”, Variegated

247. Zinnia, under 2”, Red

248. Zinnia, under 2”, Pink

249. Zinnia, under 2”, Purple

250. Zinnia, under 2”, Orange

251. Zinnia, under 2”, Yellow

252. Zinnia, under 2”, White

253. Zinnia, under 2”, Green

254. Zinnia, under 2”, Variegated

255. Other Flowering Plants not listed above May enter more than one variety

EVERLASTINGS ENTRIES are to be fresh not dried

256. Achillea (Yarrow) Yellow

257. Achillea (Yarrow) Pink, Red, White, Salmon

258. Achillea (Yarrow) The Pearl

259. Celosia, Comb type, Red, Pink,

260. Celosia, Comb type, Yellow, Orange

261. Celosia, Feather type, Red, Pink,

262. Celosia, Feather type, Yellow, Orange

263. Celosia, Candle type

264. Echinops (Globe Thistle)

265. Eryngium (Rattlesnake Master, Sea Holly)

266. Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

267. Gypsophilia (Baby’s Breath) Pink or White spray

268. Moluccella (Bells of Ireland)

269. Physalis (Japanese Lantern)

270. Sedum, Tall, Green foliage

271. Sedum, Tall, Red foliage

272. Sedum, Low-Growing

273. Statice, Annual

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274. Statice, Perennial

275. Xerochrysum (Strawflower, Golden Everlasting)

276. Other Everlasting Plants not listed above May enter more than one variety

FOLIAGE PLANTS grown specifically for ornamental foliage

277. Aegopodium (Bishop’s Weed)

278. Amaranthus foliage only

279. Artemisia

280. Begonia foliage only

281. Caladium

282. Calla Lily leaf only

283. Canna leaf only

284. Coleus

285. Dusty Miller

286. Euphorbia (Snow on the Mountain)

287. Euphorbia, other

288. Geranium leaf only

289. Heuchera leaf only

290. Hosta, standard size leaf only

291. Hosta, miniature leaf only

292. Hypoestes (Polka Dot Plant)

293. Stachys (Lamb’s Ear)

294. Any Other Plant grown for foliage not listed above May enter more than one variety

HERBS

295. Angelica

296. Agastache, Blue, Purple (Anise Hyssop)

297. Agastache, Red, Orange, Yellow (Hummingbird Mint)

298. Basil, Green

299. Basil, Purple

300. Borage

301. Salad Burnet

302. Chamomile

303. Chives, (purple flowered variety) enter 3 leaves and flower if available

304. Chives, garlic (white flowered variety) enter 3 leaves and flower if available

305. Cilantro

306. Comfrey

307. Costmary

308. Dill

309. Fennel, Green

310. Fennel, Bronze

311. Hyssop

312. Lavender

313. Lemon Balm

314. Lemon Verbena

315. Lovage

316. Marjoram

317. Mint (May enter more than one variety)

318. Oregano

319. Parsley, (curly-leaved)

320. Parsley, Italian (flat- leaved)

321. Rosemary

322. Rue

323. Sage

324. Pineapple Sage

325. Santolina

326. Savory, winter

327. Savory, summer

328. Scented Geranium

329. Shiso (Beefsteak Plant, Perilla) Red or Green

330. Sweet Annie

331. Sweet Woodruff

332. Tansy

333. Tarragon

334. Teucrium (Creeping Germander)

335. Thyme

336. Any Other Herb not listed above (May enter more than one variety)

CONTAINER PLANTS measurements are taken from the soil surface of the pot

337. Potted plant, blooming, over 10”

338. Potted plant, blooming, 10” and under

339. Potted plant, foliage, over 10”

340. Potted plant, foliage, 10” and under

341. Succulents over 10”

342. Succulents 10” and under

343. African Violets

344. Dish Gardens (Dish is over 10” in diameter)

345. Dish Gardens (Dish is 10” or less in diameter)

SECTION III ADULT ARRANGEMENTS 2024

346. MAJOR AND MINOR - There are 24 major and minor keys in music. Make a design that demonstrates the beauty of music, the keys, or particular instruments.

347. 24 CAROT GOLD - Gold is measured in carats and pure gold is 24 carats. Design an arrangement that is as beautiful and rich looking as pure gold.

348. SUNRISE, SUNSET - there are 24 hours in a day. Many things in our lives happen at the same time each day. Maybe its high noon lunch, a 9 am start of the workday. Or 4 o’clock tea. Make a design that makes us think of a particular time of the day.

349. MOVIE FILM - Movie films run at 24 seconds a frame. Design an arrangement portraying your favorite movie.

SECTION II. JUNIOR HORTICULTURE

FLOWERING PLANTS

350. Ageratum

351. Alyssum

352. Angelonia

353. Aster

354. Balsam

355. Begonia, Fibrous, spray

356. Begonia Tuberous

357. Begonia, Angel Wing

358. Calendula (Pot Marigold)

359. Calibrachoa (Million Bells)

360. Calla Lily flower

361. Canna flower

362. Centaurea (Bachelor’s Button)

363. Chrysanthemum, Spray

364. Cleome

365. Coreopsis- Threadleaf

366. Coreopsis- Broad leaf

367. Cosmos, Pink

368. Cosmos, Orange

369. Cosmos, other color

370. Cuphea

371. Dahlia (4” and over)

372. Dahlia, (under 4”)

373. Delphinium

374. Dianthus

375. Digitalis (Foxglove)

376. Echinacea, purple

377. Echinacea, white

378. Echinacea, other

379. Gaillardia

380. Geranium

381. Gerbera Daisy

382. Gladiolus (flowerets 3”and over)

383. Gladiolus (flowerets under 3”)

384. Helianthus, Annual (Sunflower)

385. Heliopsis

386. Hemerocallis (Daylily) include additional buds for blooms through the week

387. Heuchera (Coral-bells)

388. Hosta, white flower

389. Hosta, other color flower

390. Impatiens, Single

391. Impatiens, Double

392. Impatiens, New Guinea

393. Impatiens, Other

394. Lantana, pink blends

395. Lantana, yellow/orange blends

396. Lathyrus (Sweet Pea)

397. Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy)

398. Lilium (from a bulb)

399. Lisianthus

400. Lobelia

401. Lycoris (Magic Lily)

402. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, Orange

403. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, Yellow

404. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, White

405. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, Orange

406. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, Yellow 407. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, White 408. Marigold, French Variegated, Single 409. Marigold, French Variegated, Double 410. Marigold, Petite Single, Orange

411. Marigold, Petite Double, Orange 412. Marigold, Petite Single, Yellow 413. Marigold, Petite Double, Yellow 414. Mexican Marigold

415. Melampodium

416. Mirabilis (Four O’clock)

417. Monarda (Bee Balm)

418. Myosotis (Forget Me Not) spray 419. Nasturtium

420. Nicotiana

421. Oenothera (Evening Primrose) 422. Pentas

423. Petunia 3” and larger, Single 424. Petunia 3” and larger, Double 425. Petunia under 3”, Single 426. Petunia under 3” Double

427. Phlox

428. Physostegia (Obedient Plant)

429. Rose, Red, Red Blends

430. Rose, Pink, Pink Blends

431. Rose, Yellow

432. Rose, White

433. Rose, Orange, Coral 434. Rose, Lavender

435. Rose, Bi-color

436. Rudbeckia, Black-eyed Susan

FLOWERS � DEPT. I cont.

437. Rudbeckia, Gloriosa Daisy

438. Salvia annual (Red, Purple, Blue, White)

439. Salvia Perennial (Blue, Purple, Red, White)

440. Salvia non-hardy perennial

441. Scabiosa

442. Snapdragon, Dragon Type

443. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type

444. Tanacetum (Feverfew) spray

445. Tithonia

446. Verbena

447. Veronica

448. Vinca (annual)

449. Viola, pansy

450. Viola, species

451. Zinnia, Cactus Type, Red, Purple, Pink

452. Zinnia, Cactus Type, Orange, Yellow, White

453. Zinnia, Cactus Type, Other Color

454. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and over, Red, Purple, Pink

455. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and over, Orange, Yellow, White

456. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and over, Other Color

457. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, under 4”but over 2”, Red, Purple, Pink

458. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, under 4” but over 2”, Orange, Yellow, White

459. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, under 4” but over 2”, Other Color

460. Zinnia Miniature, Red, Purple, Pink

461. Zinnia Miniature, Orange, Yellow, White

462. Other Flowering Plants not listed above May enter more than one variety EVERLASTING - Must be fresh not dried

463. Achillea (Yarrow) any color

464. Celosia (Plumed) any color

465. Celosia (Crested) any color

466. Celosia (Candelabra) any color

467. Echinops (Globe Thistle)

468. Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

469. Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath), spray

470. Sedum, upright

471. Sedum, low growing

472. Statice

473. Xerochrysum (Straw Flower)

474. Any other everlasting not listed above May enter more than one variety FOLIAGE - Plants grown for ornamental foliage

475. Amaranthus

476. Artemisia (Dusty Miller)

477. Artemisia (other)

478. Begonia leaf only

479. Caladium

480. Calla leaf only

481. Canna leaf only

482. Coleus May enter more than one variety

483. Hosta leaf only

484. Stachys (Lamb’s Ear)

485. Euphorbia (Snow on the Mountain)

486. Euphorbia (other)

487. Other Foliage Plants not listed above May enter more than one variety HERBS

488. Agastache

489. Angelica

490. Artemisia

491. Basil, Green

492. Basil, Red

493. Borage

494. Salad Burnet

495. Chamomile

496. Cilantro

497. Chives

498. Garlic Chives

499. Comfrey

500. Dill

501. Fennel

502. Hyssop

503. Lavender

504. Lemon Balm

505. Lemon Verbena

506. Lovage

507. Marjoram

508. Mint

509. Oregano

510. Parsley

511. Pineapple Sage

512. Rosemary

513. Rue

514. Sage

515. Santolina

516. Savory

517. Scented Geranium

518. Sweet Woodruff

519. Tansy

520. Tarragon

521. Thyme

522. Any Other Herb not listed above May enter more than one variety

POTTED HOUSE PLANTS

523. House Plant, Blooming over 10”

524. House Plant, Blooming 10” and under

525. House Plant, Foliage over 10”

526. House Plant, Foliage 10” and under 527. Succulents

SECTIONS IV JUNIOR ARRANGEMENTS

JUNIORS 4-9

528. NASCAR- Jeff Gordon is considered one of the best and most influentual drivers in NASCAR history. 24 was the number on the car he drove for 22 years. Put together an arrangement reminding us about NASCAR and the race car track.

529. MOVIE FILM- Movie films run at 24 seconds a frame. Design an arrangement depicting your favorite movie.

530. SING A SONG OF SIX PENCE- It is a nursery rhyme with four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. Do an arrangement that shows an aspect of this rhyme.

JUNIORS 10-16

531. SHOTCLOCK- there are 24 seconds on an NBA shot clock. Make an arrangement representing the fun and excitement of a basketball game.

532. 24 KNIGHTS- There are 24 knights in the Order of the Garter- an honorary assembly appointed by the English Monarchy. Use an arrangement to show all the pomp and majesty of noble life.

533. RACE HORSE - Four and Twenty was the name of a fairly famous racehorse. Show us all the fun of the track, the horses, the hats, the elegant tailgating picnics, or something else.

SENIOR HOMEMAKING � DEPT. J

SCHEDULE FOR 2024 FOR ADULT HOME ARTS DIVISION FAIR ENTRY ADVANCE REGISTRATION WILL CUT OFF WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024, AT 5:00 PM

TAKE IN OF ALL ENTRIES (EXCEPT BAKED GOODS): FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH - 3 PM. TO 7 PM. TAKE IN OF BAKED GOODS (ONLY): SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH - 10 AM. TO NOON JUDGING OF QUILTS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH - 7:30 PM.

JUDGING OF ALL OTHER ENTRIES: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH - 12:30 PM. TABLE SETTING CONTEST SET UP: FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH - 10 AM. TO 6 PM.

PICK UP OF ITEMS: SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH - BETWEEN 2 PM. TO 4 PM. RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Participants must be a resident of Rockingham County or the City of Harrisonburg.

2. Age for participation in Adult Home Arts Department is 20 (as of January 1, 2024) and older. Only one entry per class, per person. If an entry does not fit the class description, it will not be changed or judged. We reserve the right to accept or refuse an exhibit.

3. No article will be accepted that does not have a division/class listed in the catalog. Articles entered in the Miscellaneous class must not fit in any class listed elsewhere.

4. When there is no competition in a class, the judges reserve the right to award the prize placing they deem the item to be worthy of, including no award given. All exhibits entered must be the handiwork of the person entering except for the quilting departments where there are allowances – pay notice to those descriptions. The exhibits should be completed during the year since the last fair, and not previously exhibited.

5. Department and Fair Management will not be responsible for articles exhibited. All care and considerations will be extended for the safety of all entered items.

6. No display of articles for commercial purposes.

7. FAIR ENTRY advance registration will CUT OFF on Wednesday, August 7th at 5:00 PM Pre-registration is NOT required, but is recommended. Bring items, even if you didn’t register online. We can do that for you during take-in. Remember, it is FREE TO ENTER items in the homemaking, photography, and art departments. www.fairentry.com

2024 AWARDS & PREMIUMS

1. PREMIUMS will be $5 $4 AND $3 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd RESPECTFULLY except for those listed below

2. PREMIUMS for BED SIZE QUILTS, AFGHANS, SWEATER SETS, LARGE FRAMED COUNTED CROSS STITCH and group comforts and quilts will vary $15, $12, $10 RESPECTFULLY. Items with an asterisk are eligible.

3. FAIR ENTRY.COM, our fair-wide computer program will be used, HOWEVER , if you don’t feel comfortable doing this, bring items and they will be entered for you. You can pre-register until Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Go to: WWW.FAIRENTRY.COM

4. ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES ADDED and explained in a different fashion.

5. Consider entering a THEME BASKET. GARDEN, PICNIC OR DATE NIGHT!

6. Try your hand at TABLE SETTING and/or SPECIAL BAKING CONTESTS. Both are separate and are not on Fair Entry

BAKED GOODS

Baked products will be brought in Saturday morning, August 10, 10 A.M. to Noon ONLY. All products in this section must be exhibited in clear plastic on white paper plate; ¼ cake, ½ loaf bread, 4 rolls, 4 muffins, and 3 cookies. Use as small a plate as possible for an attractive exhibit. Awards this year will be designated with color coordinated dots to conserve space and enhance displays. Ribbons distributed on Sunday when item picked up!

BREADS

Biscuits Baking Powder

Biscuits, Cheese, Apple, etc. Bread, Banana Bread, Loaf, Whole Wheat, Yeast Bread, Loaf, White, Yeast Bread, Fruit breads other than listed Bread, Nut Bread, Pumpkin

Bread, Sourdough Bread, Zucchini Muffins, Plain Muffins, Variation Rolls, Plain Yeast, White Rolls, Plain Yeast, Whole Wheat Miscellaneous bread not previously listed in this category.

CAKES

Cake, Angel Food (No Icing)

Cake, Applesauce (Loaf or Tube) Cake, Carrot Cake, Coffee Cake, Chocolate Cake, Devil’s Food (Chocolate Icing)

Cake, German Chocolate (Iced)

Gingerbread

Holiday Cake, Special Occasion Jiff y Cake (Jell-O, Pudding, etc.)

Cake, Layer White (Iced)

Cake, Layer Yellow (Iced)

Cake, Marble (No Icing)

Cake, Pound (Old Fashioned)

Cake, Pound (Any Kind, No Icing)

Cake, Pumpkin

Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Spice Cake, Zucchini

Decorated Cake, Whole Cake judged only on decoration

Decorated Cupcakes, Plate of 3 judged only on decoration Miscellaneous cake not previously listed in this category.

COOKIES

Cookies, Applesauce, Drop Cookies, Brownies Cookies, Blonde Brownies Cookies, Cereal Bars Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Decorated Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Filled, Any Kind Cookies, Ginger Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Pressed Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies, Raisin Cookies, Refrigerator

SENIOR HOMEMAKING � DEPT. J

FABRIC ARTS

Items created using a needle, sewing machine and/or serger. All exhibits should be clean and pressed and must be made by the person exhibiting. Hangers should be used where appropriate.

FASHION SEWING SEWN

GARMENTS MADE FOR ADULTS

Sewn Apron, Waistband

Sewn Apron, Bib

Sewn Apron, cobbler style

Sewn Apron, Miscellaneous apron not previously listed above.

Sewn Athletic/Sports apparel

Sewn Blouse, with sleeves

Sewn Blouse, without sleeves

Sewn Blouse, T-shirt style, knit

Sewn Dress/Jumper

Sewn Dress, Formal/dressy

Sewn Nightwear

Sewn Slacks with fitted waistband

Sewn slacks with elastic waist

Sewn Shorts with fitted waistband

Sewn Shorts with elastic waist

Sewn Skirt, with fitted waistband

Sewn Skirt, with elastic waist

Sewn Skort with fitted waistband

Sewn Skort with elastic waist

Sewn Split Skirt with fitted waistband

Sewn Split Skirt elastic waist

Sewn Original Design, not from commercial pattern

Sewn Upcycled, Garment made from another garment

Miscellaneous adult sewn garment not previously listed above.

SEWN GARMENTS MADE FOR CHILDREN

Sewn for Baby up to age 1, Garment

Sewn for Baby up to age 1, 2 or 3-piece

Outfit

Sewn for Baby up to age 1, Pajamas

Sewn for Toddler aged 1-3, Garment

Sewn for Toddler aged 1-3, 2 or 3 piece

Outfit

Sewn for Toddler aged 1-3, Pajamas

Sewn for Child aged 4-10, Garment Sewn for Child aged 4-10, 2 or 3 piece Outfit

Sewn for Child aged 4-10, Pajamas

Miscellaneous sewn garment for children not previously listed above category.

COSTUMES

Costumes sewn for adults

Costumes sewn for children

WEARABLE SEWN ACCESSORIES

Sewn Bag/Tote

Sewn Hat

Sewn Purse/Handbag

Sewn Scarf

Miscellaneous garment accessory not listed above.

SEWN HOME DECOR AND ACCESSORIES

Sewn Basket, Fabric Coiled

Sewn Basket, Fabric Pieced

Sewn Casserole carrier

Sewn Dresser scarf

Sewn Hot pad

Sewn Potholder

Sewn Hot mitt

Sewn Mug rug

Sewn Pillow, patchwork (not quilted/ embroidered)

Sewn Pillow, Plain or Simple

Sewn Pillow, Embellished

Sewn Pillowcase

Sewn/Pincushion creative/crafted

Sewn Place mats (other than quilted)

Sewn Table runner (other than quilted)

Sewn Wall hanging (other than quilted)

Sewn Zippered bag

Miscellaneous sewn home decor accessory not listed above.

SEWN HOLIDAY DECORATIONS—YEAR ROUND HOLIDAYS

Sewn Christmas Stocking

Sewn Felt Decorative Object:

Sewn Flag or Banner

Sewn Holiday Centerpieces/ Table decoration

Sewn Holiday Wall hanging, Kit

Sewn Holiday Wall hanging, original design

Sewn Holiday Wreath

Sewn Ornament, 3-D (2+ sided)

Sewn Ornament, Flat (One-sided)

Sewn Quilted tree skirt

Sewn Tree Skirt

Miscellaneous sewn holiday decoration not listed above.

SEWN CHILDREN’S TOY/ ACCESSORY

Sewn Cloth Doll

Sewn Doll Dress

Sewn Doll Wardrobe (3 or more items)

Sewn Stuffed toy

Sewn Nursery/Baby accessory, Bib/ Burp cloth

Sewn Nursery/Baby accessory, Diaper bag

Sewn Nursery/Baby accessory, Décor item

Miscellaneous children’s toy/accessory not listed above.

SEWN PET ITEMS/ACCESSORIES

Sewn Pet Bag

Sewn Pet Bed

Sewn Pet Collars

Sewn Pet Costume

Sewn Pet Outfit

Sewn Pet Toy

Miscellaneous sewn pet item not listed above.

HANDCRAFTED ARTS

These items are not sewn. Anything utilizing glitter MUST be encased in plastic. Basket Flat Splint 3/4 of basket woven with flat oak or ash reed.

Basket Miniature anything 2” diameter and under. Basket Natural Material honeysuckle, grapevine, willow, wisteria, etc.

SPECIAL CLASS:

Handcrafted item (any method) that reflects the 2024 Rockingham County Fair Theme

SO MUCH MORE IN 2024!

BASKETS

Basket, Rib Construction egg, melon, potato, etc.

Basket, Round Reed or Backer using all round reed

Basket, Miscellaneous not previously listed in this division

HOLIDAY / SEASONAL DECORATIONS

Christmas Decorative item

Christmas Table decoration

Christmas Tree ornaments, Beaded

Christmas Tree ornaments., Multimedia, or combination of materials (2 items)

Christmas Tree ornaments, Sequin/ Beading on Felt

Christmas Tree ornaments, Upcycled

Christmas Tree ornaments, Wooden

Christmas Wall hanging, Sequin/Beading on Felt

Christmas Wreath

Easter/Spring Decorative item

Easter/Spring Table decoration

Easter/ Spring Wreath

Fall Decorative item

Fall Table Decoration

Fall Wreath

Halloween Decorative item

Halloween Table decoration

Halloween Wreath

Patriotic Decorative item

Patriotic Table decoration

Patriotic Wreath

Valentine’s Day Decorative item

Valentine’s Day Table Decoration

Valentine’s Day Wreath

Miscellaneous holiday decoration not previously listed in this division

JEWELRY

Jewelry Beadwork, Strung

Jewelry Beadwork, Woven

Jewelry Ceramic

Jewelry Glass/Stone

Jewelry Leather

Jewelry Macramé

Jewelry Metalwork

Jewelry Paper

Jewelry Plastic

Jewelry Polymer Clay

Jewelry Resin

Jewelry Shell/Natural materials

Jewelry Upcycled

Jewelry Wire/Coiled wrapped

Jewelry Wooden

Miscellaneous jewelry not previously listed above

MACRAME

Macramé Plant hanger, shorter than 18” from hanger to bottom of design

Macramé Plant hanger, longer than 18” from hanger to bottom of design

Macramé Wall hanging (knotted area 10” square or less)

Macramé Wall hanging (knotted area larger than 10” square)

Macramé Ornament

Miscellaneous macramé not previously listed above.

PAPER CRAFTS

Book, Altered

Book, Collage Journal

Book, Handmade

Cardboard/chipboard/mat board work

3-D work Dimensional

Collage/Decoupage

Flat work

Flowers

Framed work

Greeting Card, Die Cut / Punched shapes

Greeting Card, Dry embossed

(dimensional design)

Greeting Card, Hand colored

Greeting Card, Holiday Card

Greeting card, Interactive

Greeting Card, Mixed media

Greeting Card, Rubber stamped

Greeting Card, Wet embossed (dimensional design)

Greeting Card, 3-D (pop-up, shadow box, etc.)

Mixed paper media

Ornaments (flat, one-sided)

Ornaments (3-D, 2+ sides)

Quilling, flat (design on one side)

Quilling, 3-D (design with 2 or more sides)

Scrapbooking, Celebrations/Everyday Moments/Travel 2 pages

Scrapbooking, Family/Pets/Heritage/ Genealogy/Tribute 2 pages

Shadow Box-Layers of paper/board in a deep frame

Upcycled work using paper craft/ cardboard products

Miscellaneous paper craft not previously listed in this category.

POTTERY, HAND BUILT (HB)

HB, Bowl

HB, Mug

HB, Plate

HB, Open Container (vase, bottle, planter, pitcher, etc.)

HB, Kitchenware (soap dish, garlic plate, etc.)

HB, Decorative object

Miscellaneous hand-built pottery not previously listed in this category.

POTTERY, WHEEL THROWN (WT)

WT, Bowl

WT, Mug

WT, Plate

WT, Open Container (vase, bottle, planter, pitcher, etc.)

WT, Kitchenware (soap dish, garlic plate, etc.)

WT, Decorative object

Miscellaneous wheel thrown pottery not previously listed in this category.

WEAVING

Dream Catcher

Loom (other than wall hanging or rug)

Mixed Media/Miscellaneous materials

Woven Rug

Wall Hanging (12” square or smaller)

Wall Hanging (larger than 12” square)

Miscellaneous weaving not previously listed in this category.

WOOD CARVING (WC)

WC Aquatic, Realistic or Stylized

WC Bird, Realistic or Stylized

WC Chainsaw Carving

WC Abstract Carving

WC Animal, Realistic or Stylized

WC Caricature Carving

WC Chip Carving

WC Human Sculpture, Realistic or Stylized

WC Ornamental Carving

WC Relief Carving, Realistic or Stylized

WC Waterfowl/Shorebird, Realistic or Stylized

WC, Whittling

Miscellaneous wood carving not previously listed in this category.

WOOD TURNING (WT)

WT Bowl/Platter

WT Box/Container

WT Hollow form

WT Pens/Pencil

WT Vase

WT incorporating surface treatments or decorations

Miscellaneous wood turning not previously listed in this category.

WOODWORKING

Wooden Cutting board

Wooden Bed

Wooden Bench

Wooden Bowl

Wooden Box

Wooden Cabinet

Wooden Chair

Wooden Item made from a kit

Wooden Model not made from a kit

Wooden Musical Instrument

Wooden Shelf

Wooden Stool

Wooden Table

Wooden Tools and Toys

Miscellaneous woodworking not previously listed in this category

MISCELLANEOUS

HANDCRAFTED ARTS

Alcohol Inks

Beaded item (other than Christmas ornament or Jewelry)

Candle, handmade

Decorative Painting, Fabric item

Decorative Painting, Glass item

Decorative Painting, Metal item

Decorative Painting, Rocks

Decorative Painting, Wood item

Diamond Painting

Die-cut Machine Design, garment

Die-cut Machine Design, home décor

Die-cut Machine Design, wood Dot painting

Embroidered beading

Framed picture made from material not previously listed

Glass Etching

Handmade flowers (other than paper)

Leatherwork (tooled, carved, stamped, etc.)

Metalwork item (tin punch, embossed, etc.)

Miniatures, one piece

Miniatures, room/vignette/group

Model made of plastic

Model made of wood

Mosaics

Novelty Item

Paint Pouring, 12 inches and smaller

Paint Pouring, 12 inches and larger

Plastic Bricks-Mechanical set less than 24x”24”x24” (Like LEGOS™)

Plastic Bricks-Design set less than 24x”24”x 24”

Pressed Flowers: card or picture

Resin Covered Art work

Resin Covered 3D work

Rubber Stamped item (other than on paper)

Seashell Craft

Shadow Box Display

Soap, handmade/decorated

Stained Glass item

Stenciled item

String Art

Upcycled Craft (other than paper/ cardboard products)

Wall Hanging Not previously listed in any other category

Miscellaneous craft not previously listed in any other category or division.

*Asterisk indicates higher premium

JUNIOR/YOUTH HOMEMAKING � DEPT.

Megan Trice and Heather Croushorn, Department Superintendents

ELIGIBILITY AND REGULATIONS

This department is open to all youth (ages 4-19 as of January 1, 2024) living in Rockingham County or the City of Harrisonburg. Rockingham 4-H members who reside outside Rockingham or Harrisonburg are also eligible to enter exhibits in this department.

• All exhibits, except baked goods, must be brought in from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 11.

• Only baked goods may be brought in on Monday, August 12, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Absolutely nothing other than baked goods will be accepted on Monday.

• Judging will be from 9:30 a.m. to Noon on Monday. EXHIBITS ENTERED SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED AND ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE MADE BY THE EXHIBITOR . Only one exhibit permitted per class per person. The department and fair management will not be responsible for articles exhibited. Items must be picked up on Sunday afternoon, August 18, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.

FAIR ENTRY / PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

• Notice that class numbers are not included in this version of the 2024 catalog. We are using them in the Fair Entry computer system only.

• Pre-registering your entries is recommended, but not required.

• FAIR ENTRY for this department will open June 1, 2024. Pre-registration for this department will END on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m . to give us time to print tags.

• However, you can still enter as we will accept eligible items at take-in!

• You can also add additional eligible items that were not preregistered at take-in.

• Remember, it is FREE to enter your creations in the Homemaking Department.

If you have any questions about Junior/Youth Homemaking and this catalog, you can…

• call the Fair Office to leave us a message (540-434-0005);

• send a message through our Facebook page (Rockingham County Fair Homemaking Department); or

• text Barbara at 540-830-1896.

PREMIUMS, RIBBONS & SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS RULES

Premiums this year will be $4 for blue ribbons (1st place) $3 for red ribbons (second place) and $2 for all white ribbons (third place). When there is no competition in a class, the judges reserve the right to award whichever prize is worthy.

An OVERALL SWEEPSTAKES ribbon & premium will be awarded to:

• one youth age 9-13, who receives the most blue ribbons in their age division AND has entered at least 3 items in each of at least three of the six sections in Junior Homemaking.

• one youth age 14-19, who receives the most blue ribbons in their age division AND has entered at least 3 items in each of at least three of the six sections in Junior Homemaking.

• one child age 4-8, who receives the most blue ribbons in their age division AND has entered at least 2 of the three sections in their age division.

Mt. Crawford Creamery generously provides the Overall Sweepstakes premiums:

$200 to the 14 – 19 division winner, $100 to the 9 – 13 division winner, and $50 to the 4 – 8 division winner.

(note: Exhibitors are not eligible to receive this award but one time in a period of 3 years [not counting 2020 Covid year]. Once in three years applies to changing age groups as well.)

A SWEEPSTAKES ribbon & premium is awarded IN EACH of the 6 sections in Junior/Youth Homemaking. (Note: these may be won more than once). The following locally-owned small businesses generously provide these premiums

CRAFTS – Braithwaite Studios & Café in Dayton providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19 and 9-13 winners of the most blue ribbons. Tic Tac Toys in the Dayton Market providing a $25 gift certificate for the 4-8 winner.

STEM & Woodworking – Timeless Toys in the Shenandoah Heritage Market providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19 and 9-13 winners of the most blue ribbons.

CANNING/FOOD PRESERVATION – Kitchen Kupboard in the Shenandoah Heritage Market providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19, 9-13, and 4-8 winners of the most blue ribbons.

SEWING – Patchwork Plus in Dayton providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19 and 8-13 winners of the most blue ribbons.

CERAMICS – You Made It! in Harrisonburg

providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19, 9-13, and 4-8 winners of the most blue ribbons.

BAKING – The Cheese Place in the Dayton Market providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19, 9-13, and 4-8 winners of the most blue ribbons.

SECTION

I - CRAFTS

Take-in time: Sunday, August 11, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. ONLY

All craft items must be made by the exhibitor. Exhibits must be clean and dry. Hangers should be used for displaying clothing items when appropriate, and all pictures should have hooks for hanging. Names are not permitted on the item, so please cover any name that is permanently displayed on the craft until after the judges have made their decision. Remember, only one item per class can be entered by an individual.

CRAFT CLASSES for Ages 4-8

Please remember that “constructed toys” - blocks, logs, Legos™, etc., must be entirely self-supporting and MUST be in a sturdy container. We suggest baking sheets, cardboard box lids or clear plastic boxes

Collection - Description or Labeling Required

Constructed Toy - Single Item (less than 8”x8”x8”) New!

Constructed Toy - Building or Scene, single item (greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”)

Constructed Toy - Building or Scene, single item (greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”)

Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Watercraft, single item (greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”)

Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Watercraft, single item (greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”)

Craft - Article made from Recyclable materials

Craft - Basket Decorated

Craft - Basket Handmade

Craft - Christmas Ornament

Craft - Clay Foam Item

Craft - Craft Flowers (Set of Three)

Craft - Creative Craft, Natural Materials

Craft - Creative Craft, Not Previously Listed

Craft - Creative Crafts made with Craft Sticks or Toothpicks

Craft - Decorated item; Only “decoration” judged

Craft - Decoupaged Item

Craft - Diamond Painting

Craft - Doll from kit

Craft - Door Hanging (Fall them e)

Craft - Door Hanging (Spring theme)

Craft - Door Hanging (Summer theme)

Craft - Door Hanging (Winter theme)

Craft - Dream Catcher

Craft - Duct Tape item

Craft - Embroidered item

Craft - Fast-Fuse beads

Craft - Foam Article, other than seasonal

Craft - Foam Decorative Object (Fall theme)

Craft - Foam Decorative Object (Spring theme)

Craft - Foam Decorative Object (Summer theme)

Craft - Foam Decorative Object (Winter theme)

Craft - Hair Accessory

Craft - Key Chain

Craft - Lap Blanket Made by Group* (to be donated) New! (see details on page 16)

Craft - Macramé

Craft - Masks

Craft - Model Kit

Craft - Mosaic Art Piece

Craft - Painted Item, Free-Hand (other than picture)

Craft - Painted Item, Pre-Designed (other than picture)

Craft - Painted Shirt, Hand Decorated

Craft - Paper Craft 3-D

Craft - Paper Craft Flat (not a drawing)

Craft - Paper Mache

Craft - Pillow Kit

Craft - Pillow Original

Craft - Plastic Craft

Craft - Pompom item, display of 3 or more figures

Craft - Puppet

Craft - Refrigerator Magnet

Craft - Rock Babies, display of 3 or more figures

Craft - Rubber Stamped Card

Craft - Sand Art Flat, Picture -Framed

Craft - Sand Art in bottle

Craft - Seed Art

Craft - Sewn Item

Craft - Shirt Decal Decorated

Craft - Stenciled item

Craft - Stepping-stone

Craft - Stuffed toy

Craft - Sun Catcher (Original)

Craft - Sun Catcher (Pre-designed)

Craft - Tea Towel Decorated

Craft - Tie Dyed Item

Craft - Velvet Art Framed or matted

Craft - Wall hanging; Not a drawing

Craft - Wooden Item handmade

Craft - Woven Item (not a potholder)

Craft - Woven Item Potholders

Craft - Themed Gift Basket: Exhibitor’s Choice but you must clearly state the theme. (basket/container can be handmade or purchased; items inside must reflect the theme AND 50% of items must be made by exhibitor)

Jewelry – Miscellaneous, Labeling required

Jewelry - Rubber Band

Jewelry - Strung

CRAFTS CLASSES for Ages 9-13

Collection - Cars

Collection - Description or labeling required

Craft - 3-D Art, kit

Craft - 3-D Art, original

Craft – Basket, Decorated (not a gift basket)

Craft – Basket, Handmade

Craft - Candle

Craft - Christmas Centerpiece

Craft - Christmas Door Decoration

Craft - Christmas Tree Ornaments, Kit

Craft - Christmas Tree Ornaments, Original

Craft - Clay Foam item

Craft - Decorated Item, only “decoration” judged

Craft - Decorated Shirt

Craft - Decoupage Item

Craft - Diamond Painting, Accessory (coasters, keychains, bookmarks, etc.)

Craft - Diamond Painting, Picture

Craft - Door Decoration

Craft - Dream Catchers

Craft - Duct-Tape Flowers

Craft - Duct-Tape Wallet

Craft - Duct-Tape Item - Not Previously Listed

Craft - Fast-Fuse Beads

Craft - Flowers Craft (set of 3), not duct tape

Craft - Foam Article (other than seasonal)

Craft - Foam Decorative Object, Fall Theme

Craft - Foam Decorative Object, Spring Theme

Craft - Foam Decorative Object, Summer Theme

Craft - Foam Decorative Object, Winter Theme

Craft - Foil Engraving

Craft - Hair Accessory

Craft - Key Chain

Craft - Kindness Rock

Craft - Macramé

Craft - Masks

Craft - Mosaic Art

Craft - Paint by number picture

Craft - Painted Flower Pots

Craft - Painted Item, Free-Hand (other than picture)

Craft - Painted Item, Pre-Designed (other than picture)

Craft - Painted Shirt, hand-decorated

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Craft - Paper Craft, 3-D

Craft - Paper Craft, Flat (not a drawing)

Craft - Paper Mache

Craft - Paper Marbling

Craft - Paper Quilling

Craft - Plaster Paris Craft

Craft - Plastic Craft

Craft - Pompom Animals Display (3 or more figures)

Craft - Puffed Paint, Article of clothing

Craft - Puppet

Craft - Recycled, Item made from recyclable materials

Craft - Refrigerator Magnet

Craft – Resin or Epoxy-coated Item

Craft - Rubber Stamped Article

Craft - Rubber Stamped card

Craft - Rug

Craft - Sand Art Flat, Picture-Framed

Craft - Sand Art in Bottle

Craft - Scene/Dollhouse

Craft - Scrapbooking as a craft

Craft - Shirt Decal Decorated, on hanger

Craft - Silk Flower arrangement

Craft - Stained Glass, Soldered Article

Craft - Stenciled Item

Craft - String Art

Craft - Sun Catcher, Kit

Craft - Sun Catcher, Original

Craft - Tie Dyed Item

Craft - Velvet Art, Framed or matted

Craft - Woven Item, (not a potholder)

Craft - Themed Gift Basket: Exhibitor’s Choice but you must clearly state the theme; (basket/container can be handmade or purchased; Items inside must reflect the theme; 50% of items must be made by exhibitor and include 1 baked item made by exhibitor)

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Bracelet, Beaded

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Bracelet, Rubber Bands

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Bracelet, Strung

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Earrings

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Necklace, Beaded

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Necklace, Pendant

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Pin/Brooch

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Ring

Handmade Jewelry - Article made from Recyclable Materials

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Jewelry Set of Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet

Needlework - Article Crocheted

Needlework - Article Hand Embroidered

Needlework - Article Knitted

Needlework - Article Needlepoint

Needlework - Cross Stitch, Kit

Needlework - Cross stitch, Original Needlework – Doll, Kit

Needlework – Doll, Original

Needlework - Pillow, Hooked

Needlework - Pot Holder, Other (not sewn)

Needlework - Pot Holder, Woven

Needlework - Tea Towel, Decorated (not sewn)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Embroidered (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Hooked (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Miscellaneous (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Needlepoint (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Fall theme (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Spring theme (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Summer theme (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Winter theme (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Wool Felting (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wool Felting item, 3-D

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CRAFTS

CLASSES for Ages 14-19

Collection - Cars

Collection - Description or labeling required

Craft – 3-D Art, Kit

Craft - Article made from Recyclable Materials

Craft – Basket, Decorated (not a gift basket)

Craft – Basket, Handmade

Craft - Candle

Craft - Christmas Centerpiece

Craft - Christmas Door Decoration

Craft - Christmas Tree Ornaments, Kit

Craft - Christmas Tree Ornaments, Original

Craft - Decorated Shirt

Craft - Diamond Painting Accessory (Coasters, Keychains, bookmarks, etc.)

Craft - Diamond Painting Picture

Craft - Door Decoration

Craft - Dream Catchers

Craft - Duct-Tape, Flowers

Craft - Duct-Tape Item

Craft - Fast-Fuse Beads

Craft - Flowers Craft (set of 3), not duct tape

Craft - Foam Article, Original (no pre-cut designs)

Craft - Foil Engraving

Craft - Key Chain

Craft - Kindness Rock

Craft - Macramé

Craft - Masks

Craft - Mosaic art

Craft - Paint by number picture

Craft - Painted Flower Pots

Craft - Painted Item, Free-Hand (other than picture)

Craft - Painted Item, Pre-Designed (other than picture)

Craft - Painted Shirt, hand-decorated on hanger

Craft - Paper Craft, 3-D

Craft - Paper Craft, Flat (not a drawing)

Craft - Paper Marbling

Craft - Paper Quilling

Craft - Plastic Craft

Craft - Pompom Animals Display (3 or more figures)

Craft - Puffed Paint, Article of clothing

Craft - Puppet

Craft - Refrigerator Magnet

Craft – Resin or Epoxy-coated Item

Craft - Rubber Stamped Article

Craft - Rubber Stamped card

Craft - Rug

Craft - Sand Art, Flat Picture-Framed

Craft - Sand Art in Bottle

Craft - Scrapbooking as a craft

Craft - Shirt Decal, Decorated on hanger

Craft - Silk Flower arrangement

Craft - Stained Glass, Soldered Article

Craft - Stenciled Item

Craft - String Art

Craft - Sun Catcher, Kit

Craft - Sun Catcher, Original

Craft - Tie-Dyed Item

Craft - Woven Item (Not a potholder)

Craft - Themed Gift Basket: Exhibitor’s Choice but you must clearly state the theme (basket/container can be handmade or purchased; Items inside must reflect the theme; 50% of items must be made by exhibitor and include 1 baked item made by exhibitor)

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Bracelet, Beaded

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Bracelet, Rubber Bands

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Bracelet, Strung

Handmade Jewelry – Handmade Earrings

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Necklace, Beaded

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Necklace, Pendant

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Pin/Brooch

Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Ring

Handmade Jewelry - Article made from Recyclable Materials

Handmade Jewelry – Handmade Jewelry Set of Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet

Needlework – Article Crocheted

Needlework - Article Hand Embroidered

Needlework - Article Knitted

Needlework - Article Needlepoint

Needlework - Cross Stitch, Kit

Needlework - Cross Stitch, Original

Needlework – Doll, Original

Needlework - Machine Embroidered

Needlework - Pillow, Cross Stitch

Needlework - Pillow, Hooked

Needlework - Pot Holder, Other (not sewn)

Needlework - Pot Holder, Woven

Needlework - Table Mats (Set of 4), not sewn

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Embroidered (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Hooked (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Needlepoint (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Cross Stitch (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Fall theme (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Spring theme (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Summer theme (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Winter theme (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Miscellaneous (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wall Hanging, Wool Felting (must be hangable for display)

Needlework - Wool Felting item, 3-D

SECTION II – STEM & WOODWORKING

(STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Take-in time: Sunday, August 11, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ONLY!

All items must be made by the exhibitor. Items must be clean and dry. Names are not permitted on the item, so please cover any name that is permanently displayed on the item until after the judges have made their decision. Only one item per class can be entered by an individual.

Please remember that “constructed toys” - blocks, logs, Legos™, etc., must be entirely self-supporting and MUST be in a sturdy container. We suggest baking sheets, cardboard box lids or clear plastic boxes.

STEM & WOODWORKING CLASSES for Ages 9-13

STEM - Constructed Toy–Structure or Scene Single item less than 8”x8”x8” New!

STEM - Constructed Toy–Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item less than 8”x8”x8”

STEM - Constructed Toy - Structure or Scene Single item greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”

STEM - Constructed Toy-Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”

STEM - Constructed Toy- Structure or Scene single item greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”

STEM - Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”

STEM - Creative Crafts Model Kit, glued permanent construction

STEM - Creative Craft Natural Materials

STEM - Creative Craft Toothpicks or Craft Sticks

STEM - Creative Craft Not Previously Listed

STEM - Creative Toy, Other than Stuffed

STEM - Lamp

STEM - Leather Craft

STEM - Metal Craft

STEM - Birdhouse

STEM - Taxidermy Project

STEM - Preserved Wildlife, Other Than Taxidermy

STEM - Wood Burning, 1 Item

STEM - Wooden Furniture

STEM - Wooden Item from Kit

STEM - Wooden Kitchen Utensil

STEM - Wooden Toy

STEM - Wooden item, not previously listed

STEM - Entomology Collection

STEM - Nature Collection, no purchased items

STEM - Seed art

STEM - Stepping Stone

STEM – 3-D Item - Made using 3-D Pen New!

STEM – 3-D Printed Item New!

STEM & WOODWORKING CLASSES for Ages 14-19

STEM - Constructed Toy–Structure or Scene Single item less than 8”x8”x8” New!

STEM - Constructed Toy–Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item less than 8”x8”x8”

STEM - Constructed Toy--Structure or Scene Single item greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”

STEM - Constructed Toy--Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”

STEM - Constructed Toy- Structure or Scene single item greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”

STEM - Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”

STEM - Creative Craft Model Kit, Glued Permanent Construction

STEM - Creative Craft Natural materials

STEM - Creative Craft Toothpicks or Craft Sticks

STEM - Creative Toy other than Stuffed

STEM - Creative Craft Not Previously Listed

STEM - Leather Craft

STEM - Metal Craft

STEM - Birdhouse

STEM - Taxidermy Project

STEM - Preserved Wildlife, Other than Taxidermy

STEM - Wood Burning

STEM - Wooden Furniture

STEM – Wooden Item, Kit

STEM - Wooden Kitchen Utensil

STEM - Wooden Toy

STEM - Wooden Item, not previously listed

STEM - Entomology Collection

STEM - Nature Collection, no purchased items

STEM - Seed Art

STEM - Stepping Stones

STEM – 3-D Item - Made using 3-D Pen New!

STEM – 3-D Printed Item New!

SECTION III – CANNING/FOOD PRESERVATION

Take-in Time: Sunday, August 11, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ONLY!

All entries must be made by the exhibitor. All exhibits must be in clear glass, regular canning jars – pints or quarts, except for jams, jellies and preserves which must be in ½ pint or pint size jars. No mayonnaise jars, etc. will be accepted. Leave rings on canning jars. No rusty lids or rings will be accepted. Jams, jellies and preserves must be processed (no Paraffin will be accepted) and must be labeled on the bottom stating contents, but not the exhibitor’s name. No mixes may be used for pickle or relish classes. Dried fruits and vegetables must be in ½ dozen pieces in a plastic bag. Label type of fruit or vegetable. No artificial coloring except in novelties.

*We no longer encourage or allow exhibitors under age 9 to enter canning.

FOOD PRESERVATION: CANNED & DEHYDRATED CLASSES for Ages 9-13

Fruit - Apples

Fruit - Apple Butter

Fruit - Applesauce

Fruit - Blackberries

Fruit - Blueberries

Fruit - Cherries sour, Pitted

Fruit - Cherries Sweet, Pitted

Fruit - Huckleberries

Fruit - Peach Halves

Fruit - Pear Halves

Fruit - Plums

Fruit - Raspberries

Fruit - Grape Juice

Fruit – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Vegetable – Beans French cut

Vegetable – Beans Green, String

Vegetable - Beans Lima

Vegetable - Beans Waxed

Vegetable - Beets Sliced

Vegetable - Beets Whole

Vegetable - Carrots Sliced

Vegetable - Carrots Whole

Vegetable - Corn Cut Off

Vegetable - Peas

Vegetable - Salsa

Vegetable - Sauerkraut

Vegetable - Soup Mixture

Vegetable - Tomato Soup

Vegetable - Tomato Quartered

Vegetable - Tomato Whole

Vegetable – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Jelly - Apple

Jelly - Black Raspberry

Jelly - Blackberry

Jelly - Grape

Jelly - Peach

Jelly - Red Raspberry

Jelly - Strawberry

Jelly – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Jam - Black Raspberry

Jam - Blackberry

Jam - Peach

Jam - Red Raspberry

Jam - Strawberry

Jam - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Preserves - Miscellaneous, labeling required

Pickles - Beets

Pickles - Bread & Butter

Pickles - Cucumber Dill

Pickles - Cucumber Sour

Pickles - Cucumber Sweet

Pickles - Fruit (Peach, Pear, etc.)

Pickles - Mixed Pickle

Pickles - Novelty Pickle

Relishes - Ketchup

Relishes - Chili Sauce

Relishes - Pizza Sauce

Relishes - Relish

Relishes - Spaghetti Sauce

Relishes - Tomato sauce

Dried Fruits & Vegetables - Dried Fruit (clear bag of 6)

Dried Fruits & vegetables - Dried Vegetables (clear bag of 6)

FOOD PRESERVATION: CANNED & DEHYDRATED CLASSES for Ages 14-19

Fruit - Apples

Fruit - Apple Butter

Fruit - Applesauce

Fruit - Blackberries

Fruit - Blueberries

Fruit - Cherries sour, Pitted

Fruit - Cherries Sweet, Pitted

Fruit - Huckleberries

Fruit - Peach Halves

Fruit - Pear Halves

Fruit - Plums

Fruit - Raspberries

Fruit - Grape Juice

Fruit – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Vegetable - Beans French Cut

Vegetable - Beans Green String

Vegetable - Beans Lima

Vegetable - Beans Waxed

Vegetable - Beets Sliced

Vegetable - Beets Whole

Vegetable - Carrots Sliced

Vegetable - Carrots Whole

Vegetable - Corn Cut off

Vegetable - Peas

Vegetable - Salsa

Vegetable - Sauerkraut

Vegetable - Soup Mixture

Vegetable - Tomato Juice

Vegetable - Tomatoes Quartered

Vegetable - Tomatoes Whole

Vegetable – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Jelly - Apple

Jelly - Black Raspberry

Jelly - Blackberry

Jelly - Grape

Jelly - Peach

Jelly - Red Raspberry

Jelly - Strawberry

Jelly – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Jam - Black Raspberry

Jam - Blackberry

Jam - Peach

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Jam - Red Raspberry

Jam - Strawberry

Jam - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Preserves - Miscellaneous, labeling required

Pickles - Beet

Pickles - Bread & Butter

Pickles - Cucumber Dill

Pickles - Cucumber Sour

Pickles - Cucumber Sweet

Pickles - Fruit (Peach, Pear, etc.)

Pickles - Mixed Pickle

Pickles - Novelty Pickle

Relishes - Ketchup

Relishes - Chili Sauce

Relishes - Pizza Sauce

Relishes - Relish

Relishes - Spaghetti sauce

Relishes - Tomato Sauce

Dried Fruits & vegetables - Dried Fruit (clear bag of 6)

Dried Fruits & vegetables - Dried Vegetables (clear bag of 6)

SECTION IV – SEWING

Take-in Time: Sunday, August 11, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ONLY!

All clothing or sewn items must be made by the exhibitor. Exhibits must be clean and pressed. Hangers should be used for items when appropriate.

SEWING CLASSES for Ages 8-13

Garment - Apron, Bib

Garment - Apron, Drawstring

Garment - Apron, Waistband

Garment - Blouse, Sleeveless

Garment - Blouse, Raglan Sleeve

Garment - Blouse, Set-in Sleeve

Garment - Capri Pants

Garment - Dress, Sleeveless

Garment - Dress, Sleeves

Garment - Dress, Dressy

Garment - Sundress

Garment - Jacket

Garment - Jumper

Garment - Nightwear-Gown, Pajamas, Robe

Garment - Overalls or Jumpsuit

Garment - Skort

Garment - Shorts, Elastic or Drawstring

Garment - Shorts, Waistband

Garment - Skirt, A-Line or Straight

Garment - Skirt, Elastic Waist

Garment - Skirt, Gathered to Waistband

Garment - Skirt, Miscellaneous not previously listed

Garment - Slacks or Jeans

Garment - Split Skirt

Garment - Vest

Garment - Miscellaneous, Not Previously Listed

Sewing - Comforter

Sewing - Knotted Fleece Blanket not sewn, not Kit

Sewing - Decorate the Table (table runner, table mats, napkin, etc.)

Sewing - Doll Outfit sewn

Sewing - Patchwork Item

Sewing - Pillow, patchwork

Sewing - Pillow, plain two-piece, not decorated

Sewing - Pillow, not previously listed

Sewing - Pillowcase

Sewing - Pin cushion

Sewing - Pot Holder

Sewing - Quilt, Hand Quilted

Sewing - Quilt, Machine Quilted

Sewing - Lap Blanket Made by Group* (to be donated) New!

Sewing - Sewing Box, equipped

Sewing - Sample of 5 construction skills (hooks, buttons, seams, etc.)

Sewing - Stuffed Animal

Sewing - Stuffed Toy, not an animal

Sewing - Tea Towel

Sewing - Tote Bag, Fabric

Sewing - Wrist Pin Cushion

Sewing - Miscellaneous sewn item, Not Previously Listed (tie, belt, etc.)

SEWING CLASSES for Ages 14-19

Garment - Apron

Garment - Blouse, sleeveless

Garment - Blouse, raglan sleeve

Garment - Blouse, set in sleeve

Garment - Shirt - Boys or Girls

Garment - Capri pants

Garment - Dress, Dressy

Garment - Dress, Evening

Garment - Dress, Plaid, Stripes

Garment - Dress, Sleeves

Garment - Dress, Sleeveless

Garment - Sundress

Garment - Coat

Garment - Jacket

Garment - Jumper

Garment - Nightwear- Gown, Pajamas, Robe

Garment - Overalls or Jumpsuit

Garment - Skort

Garment - Shorts, Elastic or Drawstring

Garment - Shorts, Waistband

Garment - Skirt, A-Line or Straight

Garment - Skirt, elastic waist

Garment - Skirt, gathered to waistband

Garment - Skirt, miscellaneous, not previously listed

Garment - Slacks or Jeans

Garment - Split Skirt

Garment - Suit

Garment - Vest

Garment - Miscellaneous, not previously listed

Sewing - Comforter

Sewing - Creative Pin Cushion

Sewing - Construction Techniques, Advanced Display of 5

Sewing - Decorate the Table (table runner, table mats, napkin, etc.)

Sewing - Doll Outfit, Sewn

Sewing - Patchwork item

Sewing - Pot Holder, Sewn

Sewing - Pillow, Patchwork

Sewing - Pillow, Plain, two-piece, not decorated

Sewing - Pillow, Sewn, not previously listed

Sewing - Pillowcase

Sewing - Quilt, Hand Quilted

Sewing - Quilt, Machine quilted

Sewing - Lap Blanket Made by Group* (to be donated) New!

Sewing - Sewing Box -Advanced

Sewing - Stuffed Animal

Sewing - Stuffed Toy, not an animal

Sewing - Tea Towel

Sewing - Tote Bag, Fabric

Sewing - Miscellaneous Sewn item, Not previously listed like (tie, belt, etc.)

*About LAP BLANKET Made by Group (to be donated): Are you in a club, have a group of crafty friends, or need a class project for community service? Then consider this outreach Fair project! We want to promote fabric arts, encourage group participation and competition, and give back to our community. Your group makes the Lap Blanket then enters it into the Junior/Youth Homemaking Department at the Rockingham County Fair in August. If you win a ribbon, the group keeps the ribbon and the premium, BUT the lap blanket must be donated to an aging adult or senior residential facility! Making one can easily be done by a group in less than an hour. No sewing required. Open to ages 4 to 19 in three age divisions: 4-8, 9-13, and 14-19.

SECTION V – CERAMICS

Take-in Time: Sunday, August 11, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ONLY!

Items entered in all classes may be either poured (pre-molded) ceramics OR original hand-built items. Poured ceramics will be judged on glazing or staining techniques, while original hand-built items will be judged on both construction AND glazing or staining techniques. (Hand built items made of colored clay, however, will be judged on construction only). All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor, be finished with all finishes dry, and the name or initials of exhibitor masked. Glazed items that are dry-footed are acceptable.

CERAMICS CLASSES for Ages 4-8

Poured Ceramics - Animal Figure Glaze

Poured Ceramics - Animal Figure Stained

Poured Ceramics - Vase Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Vase Stained

Poured Ceramics - Christmas Item Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Christmas item Stained

Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday item glazed

Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday Item Stained

Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Spring theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Summer theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Summer theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Animal Glazed

Hand Built Ceramics - Animal Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Box or other container Glazed

Hand Built Ceramics - Box or other container Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Holiday item Glazed

Hand Built Ceramics - Holiday item Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Glazed

Hand Built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Colored Clay item - Animal (unpainted)

Hand Built Ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Miscellaneous (unpainted)

Hand Built Ceramics - Clay Item Fire or Baked (unpainted)

Hand Built Ceramics - Fused Glass

CERAMICS CLASSES for Ages 9-13

Poured Ceramics - Animal Figure Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Animal Figure Stained

Poured Ceramics -Vase Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Vase Stained

Poured Ceramics - Christmas Item Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Christmas Item Stained

Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday Item Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday Item Stained

Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Summer Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Summer Theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Animal Glazed

Hand Built Ceramics - Animal Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Box or other container Glazed

Hand Built Ceramics - Box or other container Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Holiday item Glazed

Hand Built Ceramics - Holiday item Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Glazed

Hand Built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Stained

Hand Built Ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Animal (unpainted)

Hand Built Ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Miscellaneous (unpainted)

Hand Built Ceramics - Clay Item Fired or Baked (unpainted)

Hand Built Ceramics - Fused Glass

CERAMICS CLASSES for Ages 14-19

Poured Ceramics-Animal figure Glazed

Poured Ceramics -Animal figure Stained

Poured Ceramics – Vase Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Vase Stained

Poured Ceramics - Christmas item Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Christmas item Stained

Poured Ceramics - Other holiday item Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday Item Stained

Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Summer Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Summer Theme Stained

Poured Ceramics -Fall Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Fall theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Glazed

Poured Ceramics - Winter theme Stained

Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Glazed

Poured Ceramics -Miscellaneous Stained

Hand built Ceramics - Animal Glazed

Hand built Ceramics - Animal Stained

Hand built Ceramics - Box or other container Glazed

Hand built Ceramics - Box or other container Stained

Hand built Ceramics - Holiday Item Glazed

Hand built Ceramics - Holiday Item Stained

Hand built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Glazed

Hand built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Stained

Hand built Ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Animal unpainted

Hand built Ceramics – Colored Clay Item - Miscellaneous Unpainted

Hand built Ceramics - Clay item - Fired or Baked unpainted

Hand built Ceramics - Fused Glass

SECTION VI – BAKED GOODS

Take-in Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12 ONLY!

No mixes may be used in baked products section, except for molded candy. No store-bought pie shells or fillings. All products must be made by the youth and obvious “batches” of a recipe shared with other family members entering in the same class will most likely be disqualified by the judges. Miscellaneous baked goods must be identified at take-in to be properly judged!

Please observe these entry specifications:

• Breads must be ½ standard loaf; 3 muffins; 3 rolls.

• Pies must be ¼ of an 8” or 9” pie. (no small pies, except in the mini-tart class)

• Cakes must be ¼ of an 8”X 8” cake, except whole decorated cakes.

• Breads, pies and cakes are to be on a plain white disposable plate and covered with clear plastic wrap or a clear zip-lock bag.

• Cookies and candies must be 3 pieces on a plain white “dessert-size” disposable plate in a clear plastic bag (no doilies please).

• Clam-shell containers are acceptable for decorated items. BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 4-8

Biscuits - Baking powder

Cookies - No Bake

Cookies - Drop

Cookies - Rolled

Cookies - Decorated

Cookies - Bar or Square

Cookies – Miscellaneous, labeling required

Candy - Uncooked

Candy - Cooked

Dried Fruit (6 pieces)

Dried vegetables (6 pieces)

Muffins (3)

Quick Bread, Half Loaf

Pound Cake, Quarter of a cake

Decorated Cake, Whole Decorated Cupcakes (3)

BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 9-13 (breads & cakes)

Bread – Biscuits, Baking powder

Bread – Biscuits, Special

Bread – Bread, Fancy-Shaped Yeast (not sweet loaf)

Bread – Bread, Fruit or Vegetable loaf

Bread – Bread, Loaf Yeast

Bread – Bread, Nut (without fruits or vegetables) Loaf

Bread – Bread, Sourdough

Bread – Bread, Sweet Yeast Loaf

Bread – Bread, Whole Grain Yeast Loaf

Bread - Cinnamon Buns

Bread - Cornbread (half of 8x8)

Bread - Muffins (Plain)

Bread - Muffins (Special)

Bread - Muffins (Whole Grain)

Bread - Rolls (Plain) Yeast

Bread - Rolls (sweet) Yeast

Bread - Rolls (Whole Grain)

Bread - Rolls, Fancy-Shaped Yeast (not sweet)

Cake - Chocolate (2 or more layers), Chocolate frosted

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Birthday Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Fall Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Spring Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Summer Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Winter Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Whole, Theme other than seasonal

Cake - Decorated Whole, Fall theme

JUNIOR HOMEMAKING � DEPT. K

Cake - Decorated Whole, Spring theme

Cake - Decorated Whole, Summer theme

Cake - Decorated Whole, Winter theme

Cake - Fruit or Vegetable

Cake - German Chocolate (2 or more layers)

Cake - Gingerbread

Cake - Gourmet Cupcakes (3)

Cake – Layer, Frosted

Cake - Pound cake (unfrosted)

Cake - Quick Coffee cake

Cake – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 9-13 (cookies)

Cookies - Applesauce

Cookies - Bar or Square

Cookies - Brownies Chocolate, unfrosted

Cookies - Brownies other than chocolate, Unfrosted

Cookies - Cereal baked

Cookies - Chocolate

Cookies - Chocolate Chip

Cookies - Decorated; only decoration judged

Cookies - Ginger

Cookies - Gluten free

Cookies - Holiday

Cookies - No bake

Cookies - Oatmeal

Cookies - Peanut Butter

Cookies - Raisin

Cookies - Sandwich Cookie

Cookies - Snickerdoodles

Cookies - Sugar Drop

Cookies - Sugar Rolled

Cookies – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 9-13 (pies & candy)

Candy - Cereal

Candy - Dipped

Candy - Fudge Chocolate (Plain)

Candy - Fudge Chocolate with Nuts

Candy - Fudge Miscellaneous

Candy - Fudge Peanut Butter

Candy - Hard Candy

Candy - Molded (3 or more)

Candy - Peanut Butter (uncooked)

Candy - Miscellaneous not previously listed, labeling required

Pies - Apple

Pies - Cherry

Pies - Chocolate Meringue

Pies - Coconut Meringue

Pies - Custard

Pies - Lemon Meringue

Pies - Mini Tart

Pies - Oatmeal

Pies - Peach

Pies - Peanut Butter

Pies - Pecan

Pies - Pumpkin

Pies – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 14-19 (breads & cakes)

Bread - Bread Fancy-shaped Yeast, not sweet -Loaf

Bread - Bread Yeast -Loaf

Bread - Bread Nut, without fruit or vegetable -Loaf

Bread - Bread Sourdough -Loaf

Bread - Bread Sweet Yeast -Loaf

Bread - Bread Whole Grain Yeast -Loaf

Bread - Cinnamon Buns

Bread - Cornbread, half of 8”x8”

Bread - Fruit or vegetable -Loaf

Bread - Muffins Whole Grain

Bread - Rolls Fancy-Shaped Yeast, Not Sweet

Bread - Rolls Plain Yeast

WE ARE A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR

Bread - Rolls Sweet Yeast

Bread - Rolls Whole Grain

Bread - Biscuits Baking powder

Bread - Biscuits Special

Bread - Muffins Plain

Bread - Muffins Special

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Birthday theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Fall Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Spring Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Summer Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Cupcakes, Winter Theme (3)

Cake - Decorated Whole Theme other than Seasonal

Cake - Decorated Whole, Fall Theme

Cake - Decorated Whole, Spring Theme

Cake - Decorated Whole, Summer Theme

Cake - Decorated Whole, Winter theme

Cake- Chocolate, 2 or more layers, Chocolate Frosted

Cake - Fruit or Vegetable

Cake - German Chocolate, 2 or more layers

Cake - Gingerbread

Cake - Layer Frosted

Cake - Pound Cake, unfrosted

Cake - Quick Coffee Cake

Cake- Gourmet Cupcakes, 3

Cake - Miscellaneous Cake not previously listed, labeling required

BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 14-19 (cookies)

Cookies - Sugar Rolled

Cookies - Sugar Drop

Cookies - Snickerdoodles

Cookies - Sandwich Cookie

Cookies - Raisin

Cookies - Peanut-butter

Cookies - Oatmeal

Cookies - No Bake

Cookies - Holiday

Scan

Cookies - Gluten Free

Cookies - Ginger

Cookies – Decorated; only decoration judged

Cookies - Chocolate Chip

Cookies - Chocolate

Cookies – Cereal, Baked

Cookies – Brownies, other than Chocolate, unfrosted

Cookies - Brownies chocolate, unfrosted

Cookies - Bar Cookie or square

Cookies - Applesauce

Cookies – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 14-19 (pies & candy)

Candy - Cereal

Candy - Dipped

Candy – Fudge, Chocolate (Plain)

Candy – Fudge, Chocolate with Nuts

Candy – Fudge, Peanut Butter

Candy – Fudge, Miscellaneous, not previous listed, labeling required

Candy - Hard candy

Candy - Molded Candy (3 or more)

Candy - Peanut Butter (uncooked)

Candy – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

Pies - Apple

Pies - Cherry

Pies - Chocolate Meringue

Pies - Coconut Meringue

Pies - Custard

Pies - Lemon Meringue

Pies - Mini Tart

Pies - Oatmeal

Pies - Peach

Pies - Peanut Butter

Pies - Pecan

Pies – Pumpkin

Pies – Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required

ART EXHIBIT � DEPT. L

Shelby McDorman, Jim Harris

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All entries must be original (a work composed firsthand or a product of the artist for these purposes), not previously exhibited at the RCF and completed in the last 2 years. NOTE: Works and images downloaded or generated from the internet will not be accepted, including images created by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fair Entry will be used again this year. You can enter your entries earlier from July 1st to August 8. All entries must be delivered with a completed entry form between the hours of 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

All works, other than sculptures, must be framed (except for Section I) and have a wire attached to the back for hanging, or they will not be accepted. Sculptures are limited to a base of 12” square and a height of 18”, or a square footage of 216”.

Exhibits accepted in this age group ARE required to be matted

Section I – Ages 8 and Under

Each submitted work is to be mounted on neutral-colored construction paper with at least a 1” border around the artwork. Please do not otherwise frame the artwork.

Class No. Category

1 Paintings (Watercolor, Tempera, Acrylic)

2 Chalk, Pastel

3 Collage

4 Drawing (Marker, Crayon, Colored Pencil, Pencil, Pen, Charcoal)

5 Mixed Media (a combination of 2 more media in #3 and #4)

6 Printmaking

7 Sculpture (Clay, Wire, Soft Media)

Section II – Ages 9-11

Class No. Category

8 Watercolor Painting

9 Acrylic Painting

10 Oil Painting

11 Chalk, Pastel

12 Computer Graphic Design and Computer Illustration (Identify the software used.)

13 Drawing (Marker, Crayon, Colored Pencil, Pencil, Pen)

14 Charcoal

15 Mixed Media (a combination of 2 more)

16 Printmaking

17 Sculpture (Clay, Wire, Plaster, Soft Media)

Section III – Ages 12-14

Class No. Category

18 Watercolor Painting

19 Acrylic Painting

20 Oil Painting

21 Chalk, Pastel

22 Computer Graphic Design and Computer Illustration (Identify the software used.)

23 Drawing (Marker, Crayon, Colored Pencil, Pencil, Pen)

24 Charcoal

25 Mixed Media (a combination of 2 or more)

26 Printmaking

27 Sculpture (Clay, Wire, Plaster, Soft Media)

Section IV – Ages 15-18

Class No. Category

28 Watercolor Painting

29 Acrylic Painting

30 Oil Painting

31 Chalk, Pastel

32 Computer Graphic Design and Computer Illustration (Identify the software used.)

33 Drawing (Marker, Crayon, Colored Pencil, Pencil, Pen)

34 Charcoal

35 Mixed Media (a combination of 2 or more)

36 Printmaking

37 Sculpture (Clay, Wire, Plaster, Soft Media)

Section V – Adult

Class No. Category

38 Watercolor Painting

39 Acrylic Painting

40 Oil Painting

41 Chalk, Pastel

42 Computer Graphic Design and Computer Illustration (Identify the software used.)

43 Drawing (Marker, Crayon, Colored Pencil, Pencil, Pen)

44 Charcoal

45 Mixed Media (a combination of 2 or more)

46 Printmaking

47 Sculpture (Clay, Wire, Plaster, Soft Media)

TABLE SETTING CONTEST

Enter the 2024 TABLE SETTING CONTEST

“So Much More in 2024”

SET UP: FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Each contestant will create a menu only (no food preparation) and set a table for two on the central theme “So Much More in 2024”. The menu is submitted at least 3 days before the event, so that it can be printed for display. Contestants will provide all table coverings, napkins, dinnerware, flatware and decorations needed for two place settings. DEPARTMENT PROVIDES TABLE - a square card table.

The contest will be held Friday, August 16, 2024. Set-up can take place anytime beginning at 10:00 a.m. and must be completed by judging at 5:00 p.m. Winners announced at 6:00 pm. The settings will be on display until take down, 10:00 a.m. until Noon, on Saturday, August 17 (must be removed by Noon).

We have limited space in the homemaking area so this contest will start out being open to 5 contestants in each division: Ages 4-8, Ages 9-13, Ages 14-19, and Adult and then spaces will be used by any age group. Registration will be through email to bbroadcap@gmail.com. Register ASAP!!! Registration deadline August 1, 2024, so open spaces in a division can be given to other participants.

For questions, please contact Barbara 540-830-1896

MECHANICS, WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY � DEPT. N

Superintendent Eric Fitzgerald and Mike Long

Open to all Rockingham County and City of Harrisonburg youth ages 12-18 years of age.

SECTION I

BEST SHOW ALL

PROJECTS

(Prize money awarded = $125)

1st - $50, 2nd - $40, 3rd - $35

CLASS NO.

N-1. Best of Show(From all submitted entries)

SECTION II

LARGE/INTRICATE METAL PROJECTS

(Prize money awarded = $150/ $75 per class)

1st - $25, 2nd - $20, 3rd - $15, 4th - $10, 5th - $5

CLASS NO.

N-2. Functional large metal projects (Fire rakes, tree planting bars, metal stools, etc.)

N-3. Decorative large metal projects (Metal signs, horse shoe art, plasma cut design projects, etc.)

SECTION III

SMALL METAL PROJECTS

(Prize money awarded = $60.00/$30 per class)

1st - $10, 2nd - $8, 3rd – $6, 4th - $4, 5th - $2

CLASS NO.

N-4. Functional Small Metal Projects (Hitch pins, Feed Scoops, Welding Hammers, Chisels, Metal Gauge, Boot Scraper, etc.)

N-5. Decorative Small Metal Projects (Signs, Plasma Designs, etc.)

SECTION IV

METAL

WELDS

(Prize money awarded = $30/$15 per class)

1st – 5, 2nd - $4, 3rd - $3, 4th - $2, 5th - $1

CLASS NO.

N–6. Gas Welds (Butt braze, Butt Fusion, Tent Fusion, etc.)

N-7. Arc Welds (Pipe Weld, Tee Weld, Lap Weld, Butt Weld)

SECTION V

RECONDITIONED EQUIPMENT

(Prize money awarded = $50.00)

1st - $25, 2nd - $15, 3rd - $10, CLASS NO.

N-8. Reconditioned Equipment (Tractors, Wagons, Hay Rakes, Lawnmowers, etc.)

SECTION VI

LARGE WOODWORKING PROJECTS

(Prize money awarded = $75.00)

1st - $25, 2nd - $20, 3rd - $15, 4th - $10, 5th - $5

CLASS NO.

N-9. Large Woodworking Projects (Picnic Tables, Benches, Chairs, Bookcases, Cornhole sets, etc.)

SECTION VII

SMALL WOOD PROJECTS

(Prize money awarded = $165.00/$15 per class)

1st – 5, 2nd - $4, 3rd - $3, 4th - $2, 5th - $1

CLASS NO.

N-10. Tool/Nail Box

N-11. Birdhouses

N-12. Cutting Boards

N-13. Planter Boxes

N-14. Signs

N-15. Shelves

N-16. Decorative Items

N-17. Game Boards

N-18. Foot Stools

N-19. Wooden Crates

N-20. Miscellaneous

SECTION VIII

AGRISCIENCE PROJECTS

(Prize money awarded = $60.00)

CLASS

N- 21. Informative Display

(Middle School)

N-22. Informative Display

(High School)

N-23. Historical Scrapbook

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 2024 FAIR SPONSORS

DOUBLE DIAMOND

Blue Ridge Beverage

Excel Truck Group

Harrisonburg Auto Mall

PLATINUM

Ausugta Health

Big L Tire

Big Red’s Power Washing

EFFECTV

Farmer Focus

First Bank and Trust

Harrisonburg Radio Group

Highway Motors

IHeart Media Harrisonburg

Pepsi Cola

PXI / Printing Express

Sentara RMH

Signs PRO

DIAMOND SILVER AP Boxley DBA

Truck and Equipment

Valley Structures

McDonald’s

Blue Ribbon Nursery & Landscaping

Bob Wade Subaru

Burner Enterprises, LLC

Chaney Enterprises

Chaz Haywood

Dairymen Specialty

Daniel Imprinted Sportswear

Dean Steel

Dupont Community Credit Union

Holtzman Oil Corporation

Interstate Batteries

Rockydale Quarry

Shreckhise Shrubbery

SunBelt Rental

Village Inn

Rockingham County GOLD BRONZE AmericanTrucks.com

Arrowquip • Beverage Tractor

Blue Ridge Community College

BotkinRose • Cargill

Carter Machinery

Cattleman’s Supply • Chick-fil-A

County Line Materials

Houff Corporation

Daily News Record • Dairy Queen

Davenport & Company

Dick Myers Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep

Dutchway Fencing

E & M Auto Paint

Eddie Edwards Signs • F&M Bank

Farm Credit of the Virginia’s

Frazier Quarry • Frieden Farms

Hotel Madison • Houff Transfer

Huffman Trailer Sales

InterChange Group

James River Equipment

L D & B Insurance

Lakeside Book Company

Lil Red Barn • Massanutten Resort

MolsonCoors • Monticello Media

Nacarato Truck Centers (Volvo) Negroni

Old Dominion Realty

Partners Excavating • PB Mares

Pendleton Community Bank

Pilgrims • Profence

Rockingham Coop

Rockingham Insurance

Rockingham Petroleum

Route 33 Buildings

See-Mor Truck Tops

Shenandoah Ag Supply

Shenandoah Valley Soil Water

Conservation District

Sleep on It • Stoneburner, Inc

SunBelt Rental • SVEC

Sysco Food Service of VA

TB Pallets

The Power Connection

The Salon Professional Academy

Top Bead Welding

Truck Enterprises • United Bank

Valley View Golf Carts

Vision Technology Group

Valley Equipment

WCAV • WHSV-TV 3

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT � DEPT. M

JUNIOR DIVISION

Don Aittama, Department Superintendent

JUNIOR DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Photography Department will accept entries on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

* Pre-Registration of your entries will be available through the Rockingham County Fair Website. The link will be posted from July 1 through midnight on Wednesday, August 7. Pre-Registration will save considerable time for both you and the Photography Department staff during the intake process and everyone is encouraged to use it.

Entries are to be reclaimed on Sunday, August 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A claim ticket must be presented. Any exhibitors removing their entries prior to this time will be prohibited from future participation in this event.

The department reserves the right to refuse to accept or display a photograph that is deemed to be inappropriate in content for viewing by a general audience.

Care will be taken in handling and displaying your photos, however, the Photography Department and the Fair Association assumes no liability for damaged or stolen entries.

JUNIOR DIVISION ENTRANT

ELIGIBILITY

The Junior Division is divided into three age categories:

Section I - Ages 8 & Under

Section II - Ages 9 – 13

Section III - Ages 14 – 19

January 1, 2024 will be used to determine the contestant’s age. All contestants must reside within the City of Harrisonburg or the County of Rockingham.

PHOTO ELIGIBILITY

Previous entries exhibited at the Rockingham County Fair are not eligible.

Photos must be the work of the exhibitor

Only one photo per class may be entered. The same subject may not be used more than once in any class. Entries may be in color or black & white. Except for the Artistic category listed below, digital enhancements are limited to cropping and basic corrections for exposure, color and contrast.

Cropping to custom sizes is encouraged such as 5” x 10” or 12” x 6” to enhance the composition of the image.

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

SIZE: Minimum photo size is 5” in any direction and the maximum photo size 12” in any direction.

PRESENTATION: Only one image per entry

BACKING: All photos shall be either mounted on foam board or matted.

Mounting photographs on a foam board with permanent adhesive is the most secure way to display your photographs. It is recommended that you make the foam board ½” longer at the top of your picture to allow for space to attach hanging clips. If this space is not provided the clips will have to be placed directly on your print and will leave a mark on your print.

Matted photos will also be accepted. The preferred color of the mat is black or white. All matted prints must be secured to the back of the mat. Wide tape or permanent adhesive is recommended for securing the prints between the mat and backing. DO NOT USE FOAM TAPE TO TAPE THE PICTURE TO THE BACK OF THE MAT.

The entrants name and class must be on the back of each entry. In addition, entries in the following classes must also include the following information:

1. Rural Rockingham & Rocktown: location taken

2. Abstract: identify the subject matter

3. Artistic: identify the process or technique used

HANGING: All photos must be ready for hanging. Binder clips and pegboard hooks will be provided. Do not attach any hanging hooks.

DETERMINING CLASS ELIGIBILITY

1. Class eligibility will be determined by the main subject matter of each photo.

2. Not all classes are available in all age groups.

JUNIOR DIVISION CLASS AND DEFINITIONS:

SECTION I - AGES 8 & UNDER:

101. People –Your best photo of a person(s)

102. Pets - Your favorite animal photo

103. Down on the Farm – A photo that depicts life on the farm

104. Life in the City – A photo that depicts an activity in a city or town

105. School Days – Show youth engaged in an organized activity; may be school, church, 4-H, Boys & Girls Club, organized sporting event, etc.

106. Vacation! – A photo taken while you were on a trip or vacation

107. On The Move – Your best action shot

108. That’s Funny! – A photo that makes you laugh

109. Rural Rockingham – A photo that defines our county (location must be noted on the back of the entry)

110. Rocktown – A unique photo that depicts our county seat, Harrisonburg (location must be noted on the back of the entry)

111. Miscellaneous – A photo that does not fit into any other category

112. Patriotic. A photo that exemplifies the patriotic spirit of our country.

SECTION II – AGES 9 -13

201. People – A posed or candid photo of a person

202. Pets - Your best shot of your companion animals

203. Wildlife - Wildlife in a natural habitat or zoo

204. Landscapes – Depicts natural scenery

205. Cityscapes – An urban landscape that includes manmade structures and scenery

206. Rural Rockingham – A photo that defines our county (location must be noted on the back of the entry)

207. Rocktown – A unique photo that depicts our county seat, Harrisonburg (location must be noted on the back of the entry)

208. Humorous – An amusing or humorous moment caught in the image

209. Action – The focal point is a moving object

210. Architecture – A structure, such as a building or bridge that is the focal point

211. Close-up – An object photographed at very close range, with the subject clearly defined and recognizable

212. Pictorial – A photo that conveys a feeling or an emotion

213. Abstract – Contains a design of patterns or shapes where the subject matter is not evident. (subject matter must be identified on the back of entry)

214. Photojournalism – Depicts a newsworthy event

215. Artistic - A photo that has been altered using digital editing software or post printing. This would include, but not limited to, digital stitching techniques or those enhanced or altered through the use of digital software programs such as Photoshop. It may include composites of several images. Any digital processing technique may be used. (the technique or process must be described on back of entry)

216. Patriotic. A photo that exemplifies the patriotic spirit of our country.

SECTION III – AGES 14 - 19

301. People – A posed or candid photo of a person

302. Pets - Your best shot of your companion animals

303. Wildlife - Wildlife in a natural habitat or zoo

304. Landscapes – Depicts natural scenery

305. Cityscapes – An urban landscape that includes manmade structures and scenery

306. Rural Rockingham – A photo that defines our county (location must be noted on the back of the entry)

307. Rocktown – A unique photo that depicts our county seat, Harrisonburg (location must be noted on the back of the entry)

308. Humorous – An amusing or humorous moment caught in the image

309. Action – The focal point is a moving object

310. Architecture – A structure, such as a building or bridge that is the focal point

311. Close-up – An object photographed at very close range, with the subject clearly defined and recognizable

312. Pictorial – A photo that conveys a feeling or an emotion

313. Abstract – Contains a design of patterns or shapes where the subject matter is not evident. (subject matter must be identified on the back of entry)

314. Photojournalism - Depicts a newsworthy event

315. Artistic - A photo that has been altered using digital editing software or post printing. This would include, but not limited to, digital stitching techniques or those enhanced or altered through the use of digital software programs such as Photoshop. It may include composites of several images. Any digital processing technique may be used. (the technique or process must be described on back of entry)

316. Patriotic. A photo that exemplifies the patriotic spirit of our country.

AWARDS

Photographs will be judged on originality, composition, technical merit, overall quality and subject matter pertaining to the class. The maximum number of ribbons awarded per class will be as follows:

Blue Ribbons (First Premium) – up to 3 Red Ribbons (Second Preumium) – up to 3

White Ribbons (Third Premuim) – up to 3

The number of ribbons awarded in each class will depend on the merit of the images in each class.

Ribbon winners will receive a cash award, as follows:

Blue Ribbons: $5

Red Ribbons: $4

White Ribbons: $3

Judging will occur between Sunday evening and Monday morning by a panel of independent professional photographers.

A “Sweepstakes” ribbon will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in each age section. In case of a tie, the number of second place awards of the tied participants will determine the sweepstakes winner.

A “Best of Show” ribbon will be presented to a single entry in each age section that is judged to be the most outstanding in composition, technical merit and creativity. All first place entries are eligible.

Pre-Registration of your photo entries is available through www.RockinghamCountyFair.com from July 1 to midnight on Wednesday, August 7.

SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT � DEPT. M

SENIOR DIVISION

Don

Aittama, Department Superintendent

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Photography Department will accept entries on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

* Pre-Registration of your entries will be available through the Rockingham County Fair Website. The link will be posted from July 1 through midnight on Wednesday, August 7. Pre-Registration will save considerable time for both you and the Photography Department staff during the intake process and everyone is encouraged to use it.

Entries are to be reclaimed on Sunday, August 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A claim ticket must be presented. Any exhibitors removing their entries prior to this time will be prohibited from future participation in this event. The department reserves the right to refuse to accept or display a photograph that is deemed to be inappropriate in content for viewing by a general audience.

Care will be taken in handling and displaying your photos, however, the Photography Department and the Fair Association assumes no liability for damaged or stolen entries.

SENIOR DIVISION ENTRANT ELIGIBILITY

The senior division is open to all amateur photographers over 19 years of age that reside in the City of Harrisonburg or the County of Rockingham. January 1, 2024, will be used to determine the contestant’s age.

For the purpose of this event, an amateur is defined as an exhibitor who has not advertised their services, or received money from the sale of photographs in the past year with the exception of winnings from a photography contest.

PHOTO ELIGIBILITY

Previous entries exhibited at the Rockingham County Fair are not eligible.

Photos must be the work of the exhibitor

Only one photo per class may be entered. The same subject may not be used more than once in any class.

SENIOR DIVISION CLASS DEFINITIONS:

401. People – A posed or candid photo of a person

402. Pets - Your best shot of your companion animals

403. Wildlife - Wildlife in a natural habitat or zoo

404. Landscapes – Depicts natural scenery

405. Cityscapes – An urban landscape that includes man-made structures and scenery

406. Rural Rockingham – A photo that defines our county

407. Rocktown – A unique photo that depicts our county seat, Harrisonburg

408. Humorous – An amusing or humorous moment caught in the image 409. Action – The focal point is a moving object

410. Architecture – A structure, such as a building or bridge that is the focal point

Entries may be in color or black & white and commercial processing is acceptable. Except for the Artistic category below, digital enhancements are limited to cropping and basic corrections for exposure, color and contrast.

Cropping to custom sizes is encouraged such as 5” x 10” or 12” x 6” to enhance the composition of the image.

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

SIZE: Minimum photo size is 5” in any direction and the maximum photo size 12” in any direction.

PRESENTATION: Only one image per entry BACKING: All photos shall be either mounted on foam board or matted.

Mounting photographs on a foam board with permanent adhesive is the most secure way to display your photographs. It is recommended that you make the foam board ½” longer at the top of your picture to allow for space to attach hanging clips. If this space is not provided the clips will have to be placed directly on your print and will leave a mark on your print.

Matted photos will also be accepted. The preferred color of the mat is black or white. All matted prints must be secured to the back of the mat. Wide tape or permanent adhesive is recommended for securing the prints between the mat and backing. DO NOT USE FOAM TAPE TO TAPE THE PICTURE TO THE BACK OF THE MAT.

The entrants name and class description must be on the back of each entry. In addition, entries in the following classes must also include the following information:

1. Rural Rockingham & Rocktown: location taken

2. Abstract: identify the subject matter

3. Artistic: identify the process or technique used HANGING: All photos must be ready for hanging. Binder clips and pegboard hooks will be provided.

DETERMINING CLASS ELIGIBILITY

1. Class eligibility will be determined by the main subject matter of each photo.

2. The same photo or similar photo cannot be entered in multiple classes.

411. Close-up – The subject is photographed at a very close range and is clearly defined and recognizable

412. Pictorial – A photo that conveys a feeling or an emotion

413. Abstract – Contains a design of patterns or shapes where the subject matter is not evident. Subject matter must be identified on the back

414. Photojournalism - Depicts a newsworthy event

415. Artistic - A photo that has been altered using digital editing software or post printing. This would include, but is not limited to, digital stitching techniques or those enhanced or altered through the use of digital software programs such as Photoshop. It may include composites of several images. Any digital processing technique may be used. (the technique or process must be described on back of entry)

416. Patriotic. A photo that exemplifies the patriotic spirit of our country.

SAVE TIME WITH PHOTOGRAPHY PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-Registration of your photo entries is available through the Rockingham County Fair Website: www.RockinghamCountyFair.com from July 1 through midnight on Wednesday, August 7. It is highly recommended that you pre-register your photos as it will eliminate having to wait in long lines during the intake process on Saturday, August 10.

Please list all of your entries in one email and send it to rockfairphoto@gmail.com. The email should include the following:

1. Name, Address and Phone Number of exhibitor

2. Division (Junior or Senior)

3. Section (Juniors only – Section I, II or III)

4. A list of all of the class numbers and descriptions for which you plan to enter a photo into the competition (e.g. 101- People, 102-Pets, 103-Down on the Farm, etc).

AWARDS

Photographs will be judged on originality, composition, technical merit, overall quality and subject matter pertaining to the class. The number of ribbons awarded per category will be as follows:

Blue Ribbons (First Premium) – up to 3

Red Ribbons (Second Premium) – up to 3

White Ribbons (Third Premium) – up to 3

Ribbon winners will receive a cash award, as follows:

Blue Ribbons: $5

Red Ribbons: $4

White Ribbons: $3

Judging will occur between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning by a panel of independent professional photographers.

A “Sweepstakes” ribbon will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in the senior division. In case of a tie, the number of second place awards of the tied participants will determine the sweepstakes winner.

A “Best of Show” ribbon will be presented to a single entry in the senior division that is judged to be the most outstanding in composition, technical merit and creativity. All first place entries are eligible.

FARM & TWEAKED FARM TRACTOR PULL

FARM AND TWEAKED FARM TRACTOR PULL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024 • 3:00 PM

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT NOON CLOSES AT 2:30 PM, NO EXCEPTIONS

$20.00 Hook Fee

MANDATORY DRIVER MEETING 2:45 PM

FARM TRACTOR CLASS RULES

Only Tractors 1960 or newer and cannot pull in Antique and Farm Pull

1. Weight Classes: 8,000 lb. – 10,000 lb. – 12,000 lb. –15,000 lb.

2. Torque Converters and automatic shifts are permitted. No Slipper clutches

3. Contest open to two (2) wheel drive, rubber tired tractors. No 4-wheel drives, dual tires, chains or studded tires. All power must be transmitted through rear wheels.

4. The width is limited to a maximum of 24.5”

5. No external engine modifications. Factory pump for make and model of tractor. If turbocharger has been added, must be OEM stock turbo and manifold for make and model of tractor. No performance enhanced turbos allowed in stock class. No open turbo intakes. All intake hoses must be stock from factory. Tractor must have Factory Air Cleaner with air filter installed.

6. No mixing of fuels allowed. Tractor must use the fuel the factory engine was designed for. No fuel additives or water injection.

7. A no-stripping regulation will be enforced only if parts removed render the tractor unsafe to drive. Specific items illegal to remove are either front wheels, hood, grill assembly, rear fender. All sheet metal, hoods, fender, dash, grills and fuel tanks have to be in original location as from factory.

8. Any supplement to the drawbar such as hitching rings or plow couplers must conform to the 20” maximum height to the top of the device, parallel to the ground and a minimum of 18” from the center of the rear axle. Supplement drawbars must be a minimum of 1” thick and with at least a 3” hole. No weights or brackets may be within 8” side to side or 12” above center of hook.

9. Maximum RPM – 2800 RPM. No building of extreme RPM’s or turbo boost allowed on takeoff

10. Straight pipes will be allowed in place of vertical muffler if they extend 18” above the hood. Underneath exhaust system in original condition. NO RAIN CAPS ALLOWED.

11. Custom built weight frames are allowed behind front wheels. No weight shall exceed more than 24” in front of the foremost portion of the tractor. No weights may extend past the rear tires and all weights must be secured. Any weight lost during pull is automatic disqualification.

12. Skid bars are recommended for insurance regulations. Skid bars must be minimum of 32” behind center of rear axle. Bars must be not more than 10” off ground. Contact patch must be 5 sq. in. (5” X 5”). Bars must be able to support weight of tractor in heaviest class. If tractor is not equipped with skid bars, forward progress will be stopped when front wheels are an unsafe distance from ground.

13. No alteration to wheelbase and frame.

14. Tractor shall be subject to official Tech Inspection to pull. Tractor subject to official Tech inspection after pull. All Tech inspector decisions are final.

15. Driver must be fully clothed and while not required, it is recommended driver wear helmet. No shorts.

16. Any equipment lost while hooked to the sled is an automatic disqualification.

17. Tractor can only pull once per class. Two class limit.

18. No excessive wheelies on takeoff

19. All PTO’s, hydraulics must be operational like on the farm.

20. All engines have to be original size for tractor. No factory updated engine.

21. All injection pumps must be OEM for make and model of tractor. No inline pumps for rotary. Stock Farm cannot pull in Tweaked Farm Classes.

22. No cut tires.

23. If tractor is equipped with rollover equipment (rollover case, etc.), driver must wear seat belt.

TWEAKED FARM TRACTOR CLASS RULES

Only Tractors 1960 or newer and cannot pull in Antique and Farm Pull

1. Weight Classes: 8,000 lb. – 10,000 lb. – 12,000 lb. –15,000 lb.

2. Torque Converters and automatic shifts are permitted. No slipper clutches.

3. Contest open to two (2) wheel drive, rubber tired tractors. No 4-wheel drives, dual tires, chains or studded tires. All power must be transmitted through the rear wheels.

4. Tire width is limited to a maximum of 24.5”.

5. Maximum 2.4 intake allowed, open turbos allowed. RPM limit allowed 10% above (no inlet slug used as reducer) factory recommendations. Fuel pumps has to be original for make and model, but can be modified for extra fuel and RPM’s. Electric transfer

pumps allowed. No water injection allowed. Updated injection allowed as long as it is factory updated.

6. No mixing of fuels allowed. Tractor must use the fuel the factory engine was designed for. No fuel additives of water.

7. A no-stripping regulation will be enforced only if parts removed render the tractor unsafe to drive. Specific items illegal to remove are either front wheels, hood, grill assembly, rear fender. All sheet metal, hoods, fender, dash, grill have to be in original location as from factory. Fuel tanks can be modified from original location to accommodate turbo modification.

8. Any supplement to the drawbar such as hitching rings or plow couplers must conform to the 20” maximum height to the top of the device, parallel to the ground and a minimum of 18” from the center of the rear axle. Supplement drawbars must be a minimum of 1” thick and with at least a 3” hole. No weights of brackets may be within 8” side to side or 12” above center of hook.

9. Straight pipes will be allowed in place of vertical muffler if they extend 18” above the hood. Underneath exhaust systems must be a factory in original condition. NO RAIN CAPS ALLOWED.

10. Custom built weight frames are allowed. No weights shall exceed more than 24” in front of the foremost portion of the tractor. No weights may extend past the rear tires and all weights must be secured. Any weight lost during pull is automatic disqualification.

11. Skid bars and side shields are recommended for insurance regulations. Skid bars must be a minimum of 32” behind center of rear axle. Bars must be no more than 10” off ground. Contact patch must be 5 sq. in. (5” X 5”). Bars must be able to support weight of tractor in heaviest class. If tractor is not equipped with skid bars, forward progress will be stopped when front wheels are an unsafe distance from ground.

12. No alteration to wheelbase or frame.

13. Tractor shall be subject to official Tech Inspection to pull. Tractor subject to official Tech inspection after pull. All Tech inspector decisions are final.

14. Driver must be fully clothed, and while not required, a helmet is recommended. No shorts.

15. Tractor can only pull once per class. Two class limit.

16. All PTO’s, hydraulics must be operational like on the farm.

17. Engine updates can be operational like on the farm.

18. Engine updates can be used as long as there are no frame alterations to install engine.

19. Tractor must maintain stock appearance.

20. If tractor is equipped with rollover equipment (roll cage), seat belt must be worn.

6,500 LB. T04 TURBO OPEN FARM CLASS

1. Side Clutch housing or transmission blanket.

2. Clutch housing or transmission blanket.

3. Wheelie Bars recommended. No wheelie bars requires lower front end. Excessive wheelie on take off may be cause for disqualification.

4. If tractor runs in this class, no other class can be run.

5. If tractors run Tweaked Farm class they cannot run this class.

6. Minor stripping, 3 points, PTO, etc.

7. Must have farm application engine

8. Hitch must be rigid – not clevis type.

9. Tractor can run cut tires.

10. Maximum 360 cu. Inch displacement.

ANY TRACTORS NOT MEETING RULES WILL PULL EXHIBITION AT END OF OUTLAW CLASSES.

Any question or concerns for this class of any farm class, please contact A.J. Simmons@ 540-271-2998

DRAFT HORSE PULL

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HORSE PULLING RULES

1. Pulling Distance – 27 1/2 feet.

2. Width of Pulling Area – 20 feet.

3. Two Classes of Horses – Lightweight, 3,400 lbs. and under; Heavyweight, over 3,400 lbs.

4. Hookers – Two hookers, plus driver to drive teams will be allowed. All helpers stay behind eveners and remain silent once the team is hooked.

5. Boundaries – If a team steps on or over the side line, the pull attempt will not be counted.

6. Three Pulls – Each driver entitled to take 3 pulls. All teams must take 1st pull. If he unhooks after 1st pull, he forfeits his 2nd. He may come back in order for his third attempt. If he does not come back, the pull is lost.

7. Pull Attempts – 3 unsuccessful attempts to hook will count as one pull attempt. Driver will have 6 tries to get hitched. If all 6 are missed, the team will be disqualified. All teams must take first and second pull to be entitled to a third.

8. Direction of Pull – 1st and 2nd pull shall be taken in the direction indicated by the judge. Third pull may be taken in either direction providing there is enough room.

9. Movement of Sled – Any forward movement of load after driver gives command to will be counted as a pull and measurement will be recorded except in case of breakage which entitles team to another pull.

10. Breakage of Equipment – Team must remain in pulling area and come in at the end of the round for their turn and pick up their proper place in the next round.

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11. Drivers – Each team shall be driven by one driver at all times through the entire contest except in case of injury.

12. Heading of Horse – Heading of horses is prohibited. In case of unhooked tug or horse over tug, the driver must unhitch from sled, correct problem, and then hitch again for the same pull.

13. Treatment of Horses – Drivers shall not prod, whip or touch horses while pulling and in no case whirl or shake lines over horses or above his own head. Jumping of doubletrees not allowed.

14. Unmanageable Teams – If any team becomes unmanageable or difficult to handle, and in the opinion of the judge ¬may endanger other teams, drivers or spectators, they will be frozen in position and ordered taken from the field. If any team breaks away from driver or helpers or runs away, it forfeits any premium it might have earned in the contest up to the time it runs away.

15. Conduct of Horsemen – Behavior of all horsemen (drivers and helpers) will be above reproach at all times. Disciplinary action by the judges will be taken. Anyone disputing the decision of the judge will be immediately disqualified. This includes all teams the driver has in the contest.

16. Bridles and other Equipment – Bridles may be open-faced or with blinders. No change can be made after contest starts. Teams may be tied together with check lines only. Hitching with cross tugs is prohibited. No bits, chains, or extras will be hung on the harness.

17. Time Limit – Each team will have three minutes to get hooked to the sled and make their first pull. That is after the announcer calls your name. You will have one minute between your first and second pull. Third pull will be the same as the first.

HISTORY OF THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR

History of the Rockingham County Fair

By Dennis Cupp

The current Rockingham County Fair Association, Inc. is a notfor-profit organization and held its first Fair at the Linville Edom High School north of Harrisonburg in 1949. As told by the fair’s first president Charlie Wampler, the commercial exhibit chairman had the commercial exhibit booth partitions nailed to the gym floor to the great displeasure of the school principal.

The first three-day fair in 1949 made a profit of approximately $130 and, as reported in the local Daily News Record, 5,000 were in attendance. Additional officers were: E.W. Roller, 1st Vice President of VoAg teachers at Broadway and Timberville; H. T. Acker, Sr, 2nd Vice President and 4-H leader from Port Republic; Eva Minix, 3rd Vice President and Virginia Cooperative Extension Home Demonstration Agent; Welty Holsinger, 4th Vice President and 4-H leaders from Pleasant Hill; T. L. Holoman, Secretary and Virginia Coopertaive Extension 4-H Agent; and P. A. “Dick” Carver, Treasurer, poultry business in Dayton, VA.

Many fairs, however, were hosted by various organizations and 4-H and FFA were held prior to this at a variety of sites in Harrisonburg, Lacey Springs, and Ed’s Park at Rawley Springs. One archived news article indicates that the “First Annual County Fair at Rockingham” was conducted in 1891. This Fair advertised “jousting, good music, and a grand balloon ascension” where two daredevils ascended to 8,000 feet then parachuted back to earth in “the most daring and thrilling act ever undertaken by an aeronaut.”

In 1915, the Fair organization distributed advertising flyers throughout the county that was recognizing the 50th anniversary of the U.S. War Between the States. A currency-sized flyer that was printed featured one side that was a facsimile of a $100 Confederate bill while the opposite side was printed with an ad for the 1915 Rockingham County Fair. It promised “Upto-date Exhibits, New Novelties and the Best Fair Ever.”

In 1953 land was purchased on Kratzer Road just north of Harrisonburg and the fair was moved there from Linville Edom High School where it had been for three years. In 1979 the Kratzer fairgrounds

Rockingham County Fair Past Presidents

1948-1973 – Charles Wampler, Jr.

1974-1975 – Thurston J. Pfoutz

1976-1977 – Douglas L. Flory

property was sold to R. R. Donnelley for $1.5 million dollars and 111 acres were purchased from Hazel Wenger and Dennis Early. The new property is one half mile south of Harrisonburg and it was here that several of the buildings were moved from the existing fairgrounds and new ones were also constructed.

In1980 the first fair was conducted at the new location and included a 21,000-squarefoot exhibit hall; a barn complex with more than 80,000 square feet providing space for hundreds of hogs, sheep, goats, beef and dairy cattle; a farm museum; a building for horticulture, flowers and farm crop displays; and numerous food concession buildings operated by local civic organizations. A 3,200 square foot Virginia Poultry Industry Center including a museum and animal display facility have been added to the assets of the property.

The Rockingham County Fair is recognized as one of the leading agricultural fairs. The International Association of Fairs and Expositions has awarded the Fair 1st place for approximately 20 years with the “Overall Program for Competitive Agricultural Exhibitors.”

1978-1979 – R. Carlton Cupp

1980-1981 – Melvin A. Miller

1982-1983 – Dan W. Brubaker

1984-1985 – Larry E. Garber

1986-1987 – William H. Bowman

1988-1989 – Doris M. Whitmore

1990-1991 – Carroll T. Yankey, Sr

1992-1993 – Nelson W. Sheets

1994-1995 – Charles E. Whetzel

1996-1997 – C.T. Yankey, Jr.

1998-1999 – William C. Simmonds

2000-2001 – Jack Wenger

2002-2003 – Kern Houff

2004-2005 – Tom Burgess

2006-2007 – Kenneth W. Hawkins

2008-2009 – Timothy P. Smiley

2010-2011 – Richard Chew

2012-2013 – Michael Gochenour

2014-2015 – Donnie Liskey

2016-2017 – Brian Carpenter

2018-2019 – Jeff Germroth

2020-2021 – Ron Williams

2022-current – Keith Sheets

An aerial view of the sun setting on the fair in 2015.