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HICKSVILLE, OHIO

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SATURDAY, AUG. 17 - 11 AM - 4 PM

PHILLIP FOX BAND

SATURDAY, AUG. 17 • 12-5 PM

HARNESS RACING

XTREME CHEER COMPETITION WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21 • 7 PM

TUESDAY, AUG. 20 - 6:30 PM FRIDAY, AUG. 23 - 6:30 PM

BUCKEYE RODEO SUNDAY, AUG. 18 - 4 PM

TRUCK PULL

THURSDAY, AUG. 22 - 7 PM

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GALLAGHER’S “LAST SMASH” TOUR

SATURDAY, AUG. 17 - 7 PM

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SHOW OF BANDS MONDAY, AUG. 19 - 7 PM

DEMOLITION DERBY SATURDAY, AUG. 24 - 6 PM

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Table of Contents SeNiOR FAiR

Admission Prices ................................. 4 Daily Schedules of Events ................... 3 Camping Rules ................................... 46 Senior Ag Exhibits ........................ 24-29 Open Livestock Shows .......................29 Truck Pull ........................................... 17 Harness Racing .................................. 13 Demolition Derby ........................ 20-21 Ohio Fair Dates .................................. 46

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Junior Fair Schedule.......................... 31 General Rules ............................... 32-33 Livestock Shows .......................... 38-43 4-H/FAA/FCCLA Projects ........... 44-45 Contests .........................................44-46

ADVERTISER INDEX

On behalf of the Defiance County Agricultural Society, the Board of Directors and Junior Fair Board are pleased to welcome you to the Defiance County Fair. We are proud of our fair, and dedicate this year’s fair to all the people, past and present, that have helped to make the Defiance County Fair the success it is today. We would like to say “THANK YOU” to all the individuals, businesses, organizations and elected officials for your on-going support and cooperation. Sincerely, Board of Directors, Defiance County Agricultural Society and the Defiance County Junior Fair Board

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FAIR OFFICES

Defiance County Agricultural Society

530 South Main St., PO Box 184 Hicksville, Ohio 43526 Phone: 419-542-7575 Fax: 419-542-7575 email: info@defiancefair.com http://www.defiancefair.com Fair Office Hours: (for entries) Thursday, August 1 & 8 (1-5 PM) Tuesday, August 6 & 13 (1-5 PM) Additional hours to be posted on www.defiancefair.com

Defiance Co. extension Office 06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, Ohio 43512 419-782-4771 or 800-745-4771 email: defi@osu.edu http://defiance.osu.edu/

Alliance Tax Service ................................ 5 Arps Dairy, Inc. ...................................... 16 Batt & Stevens Body Shop .................... 25 Black Swamp Equipment ........................ 5 Brookview Farms ................................... 34 Brookview Health Center ....................... 21 Carpet Wholesalers ............................... 15 Century 21 Strait Realty ......................... 45 Citizens National Bank .......................... 12 Custom Agri Systems .............................. 8 Dan Limber Auctions ............................... 9 Defiance Co. Area Horsemen Assoc. ... 13 Defiance Co. Commissioners ................ 23 Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau .................................. 19 Defiance Public Library ......................... 44 Dilly Door ............................................... 11 Durant Enterprises................................. 10 Estle Chevrolet Cadillac ........................ 22 First Federal Bank ................................... 6 First Insurance Group of Midwest ........... 6 Fitzenrider Culligan ............................... 33 Four County Career Center.................... 39 Gaerte Ag Service ................................. 29 Hicksville Pharmacy & Home Medical .. 28 Homiers Monumental .............................. 7 Innovative Ag Management .................... 9 Integrity Defiance Auto Body ................ 20 Jacob’s Meats, Inc. ............................... 16 Jewell Grain Co ..................................... 24 Jim Schmidt Dealerships....................... 17 Kohl Brothers Sales & Service............... 34 M.W. Concrete ....................................... 19 Machinery Service Co. .......................... 23 Mark Moats Ford ................................... 14 Midwest Community Federal Credit Union ...................................... 18 Miller Construction................................. 24 Ney Oil Co. ............................................ 26 Northwest Septic Service ...................... 28 NW Ohio River Region........................... 25 Ohio Gas Co. ......................................... 23 Scranton Insurance Agency .................. 38 ServiceMaster of Defiance ...................... 4 Sines Excavating ................................... 21 Slattery Oil Company Inc....................... 45 St. John Lutheran Church...................... 19 State Bank & Trust Co. .......................... 40 Stykemain Buick-GMC .......................... 48 The Hicksville Bank ............................... 43 Tressler Plumbing .................................. 20

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GATES OPEN DAILY AT 7:00 AM

ScHedule oF eventS FRidaY, auguSt 16 9 - 11 AM Art Hall & Ag Bldg Exhibits Move in 12:00 PM Ag Hall Judging and Fine Arts Judging

SatuRdaY, auguSt 17 7:00 AM Gates Open 9:00 AM Horseshoe Pitching Contest 11AM-4 PM Defiance County Car Show 12:00 PM Rides Open 12:00 PM First Floral Judging 12 - 5 PM Phillip Fox Band. . . . . . . . . . . .Grandstand 1 - 4 PM Children Choosing Christ . .Midway Ent. Tent 5:30 PM Sheep Lead and Costume Class . . . Livestock Show Arena 6:30 PM Cornhole Tournament . . . . . . Show Arena Registration @ Multipurpose Building at 5:00 PM

7:00 PM

Gallagher's "Last Smash" Tour Grandstand ($25 Track Reserved, $10 Grandstand)

8:00 PM Catholic Mass . . . . . . . . Midway Ent. Tent 11:00 PM Midway Closes

SundaY, auguSt 18 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1 - 4 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM

Gates Open Devotional Service . . . . . . . . Show Arena Horseshoe Pitching Contest Rides Open Straw Loading Contest . . . . . . . . . . Infield Children Choosing Christ . .Midway Ent. Tent Kid’s Pedal Pull . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Buckeye Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . .Grandstand ($10 Grandstand, age 5 and under FREE)

5:00 PM Martial Arts Demonstration . . Midway Ent. Tent 11:00 PM Midway Closes

mondaY, auguSt 19 7:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 6:15 PM

Gates Open Rides Open Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway Presentation of Colors . . . . . . Grandstand Antique Tractor Parade Parade of Junior Fair Youth Organizations

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6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

Crowning of 4-H Royalty Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway Show of Bands ($3 Grandstand). . Grandstand 4-H/Fairview Young Farmers Pig Catch 11:00 PM Midway Closes

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(kidS' daY) Sponsor of the day: citizen's national Bank

7:00 AM Gates Open 10-11:30 AM Carnival Games . . . . . . Strausbaugh Arena 10 AM-12 PM Face Painting . . . . . . . . Multipurpose Bldg 11AM-1PM Make Your Own Snack . Multipurpose Bldg 11:30 AM Woodworking Project . . . under Grandstand 12:00 PM Rides Open 1:00 PM Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway 2 - 4 PM Face Painting . . . . . . . Multipurpose Bldg 3 - 5 PM SK Worm Program . . . . Multipurpose Bldg 3:30 PM Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway 6:00 PM Scavenger Hunt & Prizes . . Sheriff’s Office 6:30 PM Harness Racing ($2 Grandstand) . Grandstand 6:30 PM Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway 7:00 PM Free Snow Cones . . . . . . . . Sheriff’s Office 11:00 PM Midway Closes

wedneSdaY, auguSt 21 (veteRanS' daY) Sponsor of the day: Johns manville

7:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 3 - 5 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM

Gates Open Second Floral Judging Rides Open Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway SK Worm Program . . . . Multipurpose Bldg Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway Veterans' Bean Soup Supper Sr. Citizens' Tent Open Class Sheep Show . . . . . Show Arena Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway Animal Calling Contest . . . . . . Show Arena Xtreme Cheer Challenge . . . . . .Grandstand ($3 Grandstand)

7:00 PM Mutton Bustin . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 9:00 PM Youth Barn Dance . . . . Strausbaugh Arena 11:00 PM Midway Closes

MIDWAY CLOSES DAILY AT 11 PM

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(SenioR citiZenS' daY) Sponsor of the day: Postema insurance & investments

7:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1 - 2 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3 - 5 PM 3:00 PM 3 - 5 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM

Gates Open Open Class Swine Show . . . . . Show Arena Sr. Citizens Registration . . Sr. Citizens' Tent Presentation by Postema I&I Sr. Citizen’s Tent Glenn Parks Banjo . . . . . . Sr. Citizens' Tent Open Class Fun Goat Show . Strausbaugh Arena 4-H Fashion Show . . . . . . Sr. Citizens' Tent Senior Citizens' Lunch . . . Sr. Citizen’s Tent Rides Open Presentation by Postema I&I Sr. Citizen’s Tent Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Citizen’s Tent Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway Horseshoe Pitching Contest All-Night Posse Band . . . . Sr. Citizen’s Tent FFA Ag Olympics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infield Soil & Water Program. . Multipurpose Bldg Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway JF Sweepstakes Showmanship Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horse Arena 6:30 PM Great Lakes Timber Show . . . . . . Midway 7:00 PM Truck Pull ($10 Infield, $5 Grandstand) 11:00 PM Midway Closes

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7:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 PM

Gates Open Junior Fair Livestock Sale . . . Show Arena Rides Open Strongman Competition . . . . . . . . Midway Harness Racing ($2 Grandstand) . Grandstand Sr. Fair Entries, Merchants and Ag Hall Exhibits Released 11:00 PM Midway Closes

SatuRdaY, auguSt 24

7:00 AM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM

Gates Open Jr. Fair Project Release (still) Rides Open Garden Tractor Pull . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand (Weigh-in @ Noon)

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Admission Prices

Gates open daily at 7:00 AM and close at 11:00 PM.

General Gate Admission:

Adults - $5.00 Ages 9 to 18 - $3.00

Last Saturday of Fair:

$2.00 per person

Season Tickets (for the week): Adults - $15.00 Ages 9 to 18 - $8.00 Junior Fair Advisors - $6.00 Junior Fair Exhibitors - $2.00 Advance Purchase -- Season tickets will be available for purchase beginning August 1 at the following locations: OSU Extension Office, Ayersville Carryout, Evansport Carryout, First Federal Bank (Hicksville), Farmers & Merchants Bank (Hicksville), Hicksville Bank, Hicksville News Tribune, Jewell Grain (Jewell & Ney), Marathon (Sherwood), Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carryout (Defiance), and Defiance County Auditor's Office.

2013 Ride Ticket Rates

(No Pre-sale)

(Purchase ride tickets at Durant Amusement Ticket Booth located on the Midway)

$1.00 each

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2013 Grandstand Rates/Infield Rates

The Defiance County Fairgrounds is located on the southeast side of Hicksville, Ohio, three blocks east of downtown on Main Street. 17 miles to Auburn

Saturday, August 17 Gallagher - 7:00 PM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . Track Reserved $25.00, Grandstand $10.00

Sunday, August 18

Rodeo- 4:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand $10.00,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $3.00

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Thursday, August 22

Truck Pull - 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $5.00; Infield - $10.00

Friday, August 23

Harness Racing - 6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $2.00

Saturday, August 24

Demolition Derby - 6:00 PM . . . . . Infield - $12.00; Grandstand - $8.00 *** ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED UNLESS PURCHASED ON SITE *** (No Carry-in Allowed)

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Xtreme Cheer Contest - 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $3.00

17 miles to US 469

Wednesday, August 21

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Harness Racing - 6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand - $2.00

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Tuesday, August 20

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Show of Bands - 7:00 PM

Monday, August 19

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Extra admission may be charged for various grandstand events. Season tickets are good for gate admission only, grandstand admission is extra. For paid admission events, tickets for grandstand seating is required for anyone age 5 and older. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket for seating in the infield.

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All-Day Wristbands: (unlimited rides) $15.00 Kids' Day - Tuesday, August 20 (12-5:00 pm) Wrist Bands $10.00 (no age limit)

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Single Ride Tickets (most rides take 2-4 tickets):

Handicap Parking Expanded handicap parking is available on the fairgournds in a designated area next to the fence in the main parking lot. Present your handicap parking permit at the admission gate.

Shuttle Rides As a service to fair patrons, a shuttle service will be provided inside the gates. The shuttle will stop only at designated pick up and drop off points, as indicated by the signs along the shuttle route. There will be no shuttles in the parking lot - only inside the gates. Shuttles will operate during scheduled times only.

Saturday, August 17: . . . . . 9 am - 10 pm Sunday, August 18: . . . . . . . 9 am - 10 pm Monday, August 19: . . . . 7:30 am-10 pm Tuesday, August 20: . . . . 8:30 am-10 pm

Wednesday, August 21: . . . 8 am - 10 pm Thursday, August 22: . . . 8:30 am-10 pm Friday, August 23: . . . . . . 8:30 am-3 pm

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Saturday, Aug. 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am - 4pm

Car Show

Car show cruises into fairgrounds

Hot rods and hot rides will be cruising into the Defiance County Fair this year as the fair is having its first car show on Aug. 17. The event, sponsored by Alliance Tax Services, offers door prizes, a silent auction, goodie bags and more. Dash plaques will also be given to the first 100 cars registered. The event will be held rain or shine. Registration for the car show will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with the show being from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cars will be judged from 2-3 p.m., with awards given at 3:30 p.m. Entries cost $8 prior to the fair and $10 the day of the show. For an entry form visit www.defiancefair.com. Car show admission includes fairgrounds admission for the driver and one passenger. There will be live music during the show by the Phillip Fox Band. The Gallagher performance will follow the car show at 7 p.m. Car show admission does not include the Gallagher show. Adrian Archbold Bryan Defiance Napoleon Monroe Perrysburg

The Defiance County Fair is bringing a new event to this year's fair. A car show will be held Aug. 17. Individuals are welcome to bring in their classic or muscle cars to be judged.

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Wednesday, Aug. 21

Veterans Day

Quilts, quilt squares to honor veterans

Homemade quilts can make a person feel warm, secure and bring back feelings of home — that may be especially true for wounded veterans. The Defiance County Fair Board is asking individuals to make quilts this year to help wounded veterans. The quilts will be shipped to combat hospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan for critically-wounded soldiers as well as used in patient care in intensive care units through the Quilts for Wounded Warriors program. “We wanted to do another project to help out veterans,” said John Fifer Jr., Defiance County Fair Board president. He added the quilts made for wounded veterans will be on display at the fair before being shipped overseas. In addition, quilt squares which are being solicited by a group of veterans through

Veterans' Day events Veterans' Day will be Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Defiance County Fair in Hicksville. All veterans and their spouses will be admitted free to the fair during the day. To help honor veterans for their service to the country, there will be a free bean soup supper at the senior tent from 4-5:30 p.m. The meal is free to all veterans and their families.

the Defiance County Veterans’ Affairs Office in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, will also be on display at the fair. “In June 2014, we will have a commemoration in Defiance of the Vietnam War,” said Tanya Brunner of the Defiance County Veterans’ Affairs Office. A committee has been formed with veterans from Defiance, Henry, Williams Fulton and Paulding counties that will host the commemoration ceremony. The group is working to bring the Quilt of Tears, a display of quilts to draw attention to those veterans who are living with the effects of Agent Orange or died from it, to Defiance. Squares made by individuals in the region will be sewn together and made into a quilt that will then become part of that traveling display. Individuals who have those squares made prior to this year’s fair will have those on display along with the quilts for the Wounded Warriors project. The fair board decided to do these projects after the success of the project to give quilts to Purple Heart veterans in the community. Fifer said that project was a success with more than 60 quilts being made. The board looked around and found the Wounded Warriors project, run by Arlene Zobrist of California. Zobrist has contacts at the combat hospitals, usually a medic or someone in charge of donations, who give her the names of wounded vets who need quilts. She then passes on the word to groups who can provide those quilts and send them to the injured veterans.

Quilt guidelines, as suggested by combat hospitals, be 4 x 6 1⁄2 feet (to fit stretchers and gurneys), be 100 percent cotton fabric and batting (80/20 blend will be accepted), and have patriotic colors and themes to be generic for all branches of services. Quilts can be machine or handmade. Individuals also have the option to make a pillowcase (20 x30 inches) to go with the quilt as well. Individuals planning on making a quilt can contact Fifer at 419-899-4730 or board vice president Carol Sines at 419658-2030, so the board knows how many quilts to expect at the fair. Quilt blocks for the Quilt of Tears for the Vietnam War commemoration event should be made of two blocks of 20 1⁄2

x 20 1⁄2 inches of orange background fabric. A 1⁄2-inch seam around the outside is needed. Individual blocks can contain patchwork, embroidery, applique, cross stitch and wording, and letter in fabric pen or fabric paint. For more information on the Quilt of Tears, call the veterans’ affairs office at 419-7826861 or chairperson of the project Ruby Schindler at 419-658-2835. The quilts will be displayed at the Defiance County Fair in Hicksville, Aug. 17-24, before being sent to the combat hospitals. The squares will be held until the Vietnam War commemoration. Sponsored by

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Lots of activities on Senior Day Senior day at the Defiance County Fair will be Aug. 22. There will be several events going on at the senior tent during the day. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the tent with coffee and donuts being served. Postema Insurance and Investments, sponsor of the Senior Day program, will make a presentation at 9:30 a.m. Glenn Parks will then perform the banjo from 10-11 a.m. Seniors can then enjoy a fashion show presented by 4-H clubs mem-

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bers from 11-11:30 a.m . Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bingo will kick off the afternoon portion of the program from 1-2 p.m. Horseshoe pitching will follow at 2 p.m. The All-Night Posse band will close out the entertainment with a performance from 3-5 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug. 22

Stock Truck Pull

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DeFiANCe COuNTy FAiR STOCK TRuCK PuLL

Thursday, August 22, 2013 @ 7:00 PM Doug Moog 419-542-6164, Joe Stotler 419-479-7707, Corey Maassel 419-579-0463

One hook per driver per truck per class (unless exhibition). First puller of the class must hook before the second driver of the same truck. Weigh-In begins at 5:00 PM Pullers pay $25.00 per hook. Driver and one helper get in free with truck in pull. CLASSeS 5800 lbs. Street Stock Gas 6500 lbs. Street Stock Gas 8000 lbs. Street Stock Diesel 6500 lbs. Modified Gas 8000 lbs. Modified Diesel PAyOuTS 1st place - 50% of entries, 2nd - 20%; 3rd - 10% There will be an additional $1,000 in prize money for the 8000 lb. Street Stock Diesel class paid out to the top eight finishers. RuLeS 1. Any truck not in stock class must have kill switch or air shut off. 2. Must be licensed driver. No exceptions. 3. The Senior Fair Board reserves the right to hook any puller or vehicle they deem unsafe.

Several changes are coming to the truck pull at this year’s fair . This year's pull will be held at 7 p .m . on Aug . 22 in the grandstand area . The event is sponsored by Hicksville Auto Recycles . The 8,000 lb street stock diesel class will feature a special "Dura Max Purse"

which adds $1,000 in prize money and will be divided among the top eight finishers in the class . Normal payouts are 50 percent of the entries for first, 20 percent of entries for second and 10 percent of the entries for third place . Another change to this year’s

truck pull is the elimination of the open class of competition . Classes include 5,800 pound street stock gas; 6,500 pound street stock gas; 8,000 pound street stock diesel, 6,500 pound modified gas; and 8,000 pound modified diesel . Individuals will be given a number by class and everyone will be teched . Weigh-in for the truck pull begins at 5 p .m . Hitch height will also be measured at weigh-in . Cost is $25 per hook . For more information about the truck pull, contact Doug Moog at 419-542-6164, Corey Maassel at 419-579-0463 or Joe Stotler at 419479-7707 . Sponsored by

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Friday, Aug. 23 - 5:00pm

Competitors sought for new strongman competition A strongman competition is coming to the fair . The Defiance County Fair Strongman Competition, presented by the Iron Faith Christian Fitness Center in Defiance, will be held at 5 p .m . Aug . 23 . The contest is open to all men and women . entry fee is $20 per contestants . Registration is open Aug . 23, but individuals can pre-register by going to ironfaithfitness .com and look under the classes tab or by calling the center at 419-782-4766 . events in the competition include atlas stones, log press, farmer's

walk, t-bar grip and more . Weight classes for men are: 180 more and lighter, 181-230 pounds, 230 pounds and more . Women's classes will be determined the day of the competition . Prior to the strongmen competition will be the strongman challenge at 1 p .m . Anyone who wants to try some of the competition events can do so for $1 and try to win a T-shirt . Sponsored by

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Comedian Jason Cooper will open the show for Gallagher on Saturday, Aug. 17. Jason performs over 200 shows per year and is a regular in Las Vegas. His quick wit and commanding stage presence takes his audience on a roller coaster ride of laughs. You can’t help but laugh at this goofy, crazy, and original talent.

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Pil-Sung Academy of Martial Arts, Defiance, will stage demonstrations of Tae Kwon Do, self-defense and mixed martial arts on Sunday, August 18 at 5 p.m. in the Midway Entertainment Tent. Under the tutelage of grandmaster Wiles and master Andrist, Pil-Sung students focus on discipline, respect and honor in their training. Students learn self-defense and also build self-confidence.

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Saturday, Aug. 24

Demolition Derby

Derby offers $10,300 total purse - Held at New Time

This year’s demolition derby at the Defiance County Fair will offer a total purse of $10,300. The derby, which will be held at a new time, has several categories including full-size, subcompact, minivan and small pickups. Prizes will also be awarded to the best painted/ art work vehicles in the derby. The derby will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 24. Grandstand admission is $8 with infield seats being $12. In addition to the demolition derby, there will also be a car hockey game. There is a limit to the number of vehicles allowed in the derby. Only the first 180 full-sized cars, 75 subcompacts and 60 minivans will be accepted. Sponsored by

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Mobile computer lab The Defiance Public Library System will have its mobile computer lab at the fair Aug. 17-21. The lab will be open Saturday through Wednesday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for public use. A library staff member will be on hand during that time to help individuals, if needed. There will be no classes held this year at the lab, and individuals can use the computers whenever the lab is open.

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on the football field. Yet, some days I can’t remember where I left my car keys. And like many of you, when I forget or misplace something, I start worrying or backwards. Drivers must hit another vehicle every thirty extend more than 8 inches on either end of driver door. We ornaments, any protruding sharp parts, upholstery, except DEmolition Derby Earle seconds. Hit time reducedCoach to fifteen seconds if driverBruce, is encourage cross bracing behind seat, on floor & door post driver's seat, must be removed and is mandatory. Protruding Saturday, August 24, 2013 @ 6:00 PM (NEW TIME!) about Alzheimer’s. with 6x6 coach angle iron plate on right and 19-24 inch off floor fenders and tailight fins must be cut off or bent over. All warned for sandbagging. former head football Grandstand $8.00 Infield $12.00 Superintendent: Lavon Wiles 419-658-2520 $10,300 TOTAL PURSE!

5. Drivers will be disqualified for deliberate hitting the on left side and 6x6 plate steel cross pipe no less than 1 must be done before arriving and must be swept clean of all ofVehicles the will Ohio State5/8Buckeyes inches od. No bigger than 3 inches od. And no splicing dirt and loose pieces. drivers door of another vehicle. be disqualified 10. No body mount modification, car must remain original for any open door or unsafe vehicle. Officials reserve the – may x. 8. No chaining up or down any suspension, welding to any and have rubber busing and stock bolt size. Cowl and right to inspect any car at any time. 6. If an emergency arises during any event, all cars will be spring or spring support, no shock springs, or air shocks or Firewall must be factory stock may have 6x6 hole in cowl stopped. If any car must be moved, the heat will restart from altered shackles. Seven leafs maximum on imperials. Nine for distributor and all holes must be covered with tin or steel, leafs maximum on 71-76 GM Wagons. Car must be level including sun roofs. No undercoating or painting of frame or present position. 7. Once a heat begins, drivers must remain in their cars until (factory stock). No more than 4 leaf clamps per side and underbody. Must be clean. No tucking of cars – body must all 2” wide leafs must be factory stock. Car must have 3” be stock. the last car stops or until instructed by an official. 11. Engine may be set back 1.5 inches from stock, no more. 8. If a driver makes a feature, that car will be in feature and suspension travel. driver will withdraw all cars entered in other heats. Feature 9. Both front doors must be painted white and no No distributor guards. Radiator must remain in original cars will be place in a holding area. No work may be done advertising. Number will be painted when car passes position, electric fans & one piece fan only. Transmission inspection. All doors must be fastened shut by wire, straps, cooler is permitted, but only if they are secured inside the until all vehicles from all heats are entered in holding area. 9. All participating vehicles must be removed from the fair chain or welding. NO straps on window door frames. Only engine compartment. May have positive traction and floor wire or chain can be positioned in four area with washers shifter, but no excess hole. Air cleaner is mandatory. grounds within four hours after the show. CAR REGULATIONS: maximum 2” od welded to hood area and on trunk providing 12. Absolutely no dry ice or flammable devices allowed in 1. Full Size: sedans, hard top cars or station wagons are it is attached to adjacent sheet metal only. Wiring seats to vehicle. allowed. No small compact cars, trucks, Jeeps, convertibles, door and roof is permitted. Wire through side door window 13. Entrants are encouraged to decorate their car. This is a hearses or checker taxi, etc. Drive line need not be stock. No opening is permitted, and straps or wire through windshield family show and you will show good taste. truck rear ends. Any factory bumper may be used as long as opening, chains or bars on drivers sided, but must be able 14. No antifreeze – water only – no draining on the ground, it is bolted, except full frame Imperials. Imperial bumpers to get out. No other wire accepted. Must have 12” hold in must be in container. Regrigerant coolant must be removed. must be stock. If questions on rules, call. trunk and hood on each side of motor for fire protection. No 15. D.O.T. Tires on drive wheels and stock rims must not be 2. Sub-Compact: 103” wheel base maximum & stock hole in hood above fan. Fan must be one piece, no clutch altered and no wheel weights. No groueing or tractor style engines. No convertibles, 4-wheel drives, etc. No V8 fan. Trunk and hood must be opened for inspection and have recaps. No studs in the tires. engines. stock hinges and no hood spring... Wagon tailgate must have 16. All cars must be stock except where rules apply. 3. Mini Vans window vans only. Stock engines, no 4 wheel 6” x 6” inspection hole. All glass including windshield, Entry form available on Page 47 and also at drives. No V8 engines. headlights, taillights, mirrors, door handles, chrome, http://www.defiancefair.com/entry-forms 4. Small pickups S10, Rangers, Blazers, etc. no Dakotas or Durangos. May have 4 in washers on bed and 4 bolt threw cab. 4 wheel drives must remove front drive shafts. No truck must exceed 24” at top of bumper everything else must be stock. 5. Safety belts and approved safety helmets and, eye protection, long sleeved 6. Original gas tank is to be removed – mandatory. Recommended type of tank to be used – boat tank, EXCAVATING LLC. motorcycle tank, homemade tank, plastic tanks in steel. No tank to hold more than 5-6 gallons. To be placed in back seat 5795 Trinity Road, Defiance, Ohio 43512 area. Mandatory to be covered with non-flammable material and must be securely fastened. Electric fuel pump must have • Excavating • Driveways • Ditch Cleaning wire braided fuel line or fuel line in hose, marked shut off switch. Note: spillage of gas is automatically disqualified. • Sanitary Hook-Up • Tile Repair • Demolition Batteries must be securely fastened to the car and must be • Drainage • Barn Floors • Fence Row covered with a rubber or canvas. Cars must have brakes Cleaning before beginning of heat. • Septic Installation • Stone Hauling 7. No roll bars, trailer hitches or reinforcements unless rules permit. Cutting fenders and bumpers for wheel clearance and/or restriction of steering is permissible. If quarter is cut, enter & outer must be bolted together 4 bolts 3/8 max, or 419-658-2030 419-769-2290 rolled, but not both. It is recommended the driver's door be reinforced with steel bar, angle iron or pipe. 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1. $40 entry fee (no refunds) includes one pit pass (not good for Grandstand). 2. Derby drivers and crew are independent contractors, not employees of the Society or the Promoter and must have the signed release sheet to be allowed in the pit area. Drivers and crews are responsible for their own life and health insurance. 3. Unsportsmanlike conduct, rules violations, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or the use of such, are prohibited priot to or during the event. Any of the above can cause disqualification, forfeiture of winnings, and banishment from grounds and future derbies. 4. Drivers must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. Drivers must drive the car they sign in on. 5. Entrants are encouraged to decorate their cars, but must be in good taste. This is a family show. Registration: 1. Registration opens at 11:30 AM. No cars allowed on infield before 11:30 AM without permission. Pre-entries must be checked in by 4:00 PM. 2. All drivers must fill out an entry form. Derby officials may reject any entry. Heats and features determined by entries. Drivers must supply their own cars and may enter as many heats as they wish. Limit of 180 full-size cars, 75 sub-compacts and 60 mini vans. Substitutions accepted in order of arrival after limit. 3. Full-size cars can be sedans, hard-tops or station wagons. No trucks, jeeps, convertibles, hearses or checker taxi, etc. Mini vans are window vans only. 4. All cars must be stock except where rules apply. Specific regulations regarding allowed and un-allowed modifications to drive trains, engines, bumpers, gas tanks, etc. is available by contacting Ric Hendricks at 419-636-1694. Drivers must read all rules and regulations before making entry. Inspection: 1. Inspection is 12:00 noon to 5:25 PM. After entering pit, cars have 30 minutes to pass inspection. Each car allowed once time through inspection and once for recheck. No third time. No cars allowed to enter pit after 5:15 PM. After 5:15 PM, cars in pits have must pass inspection without recheck. 2. Drivers will turn off ignition and exit cars during inspection. 3. Cars will be disqualified if any changes are made after passing inspection. Competition: 1. Drivers' meeting at 5:30 PM. 2. Three classes of vehicles: full-size, sub-Ccompact (under 103" wheel base) and minivans. Sub-compact heats run first followed by mini-vans and full-size. All features run after last heat of full-size. 3. No car will be allowed in the competition area prior to thewww.brookviewhealthcare.com heat in which it is to participate in. Heats will last twenty minutes. Draw if more than one vehicle running after twenty minutes. Winners advance to feature race. Part of the Peregrine Family of Ohio-Based Health Services Communities 4. During competition, drivers may maneuver cars forward

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Defiance County Agriculture Society Fair Board Members OFFiCeRS

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John Fifer, Jr.

Carol Sines

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SeCReTARy

Paula Fairchild 419-785-5039

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Ann Beach

Mary Bishop

emery DeTray

Angie etchen

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Dave Fine

David Ferguson

earl Klepper

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Annual dues for the Defiance County Agricultural Society are $8, payable in advance, on the 31st day of October of each year. All fractions of a year shall be counted as a full year. Must be 21 years of age to be a member and/or director. Defiance County Agriculture Society memberships are available for $8.00 for 2014. Contact Paula Fairchild at 419-785-5039 or you may purchase them at the Defiance County OSU Extension Office, 06879 Evansport Road, Suite B, 419-782-4771.

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Joe Stotler

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Larry Retcher 419-395-1592

Mitch Troyer 419-766-1031

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2013 Fair Committees Advertising & Publicity . . . . . . Dave Fine©

Brian Chittenden, Lavon Wiles, Deb Cocke, John Fifer

Agriculture & Horticulture . . Mary Bishop©

Ann Beach, Carol Sines, Rusty DeTray

Antique Tractor Display . . Brian Chittenden© Arts Department . . . . . . . . . . Carol Sines©

Kids’ Day . . Doug Moog©©, Carol Sines©© Mary Bishop, Rusty DeTray

Merchants . . . . . . . John Fifer©, Carol Sines Outside Agriculture Displays . . . . . . . . . .

Lavon Wiles©, Mitch Troyer, Jeff Rohlf

Rentals . . Lavon Wiles ©, Alliance Tax Service

Bands . . . . . . . . . Angie Etchen©, Joe Stotler

Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Retcher©

Budget/Finance & Fundraising . . Dave Fine©

Lavon Wiles, Carol Sines

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Stotler©

Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Retcher© Jerry Sanders, Deb Cocke

Cheerleading Contest . . . . Angie Etchen© Dave Fine, Mitch Troyer

Concessions & Rides . . . . . Carol Sines©© Lavon Wiles©©, John Fifer, Brian Chittenden

Demo Derby . . . . Lavon Wiles©, Dave Fine,

Joe Stotler, Mitch Troyer, all members

Entertainment / Midway . . . . Dave Fine© Deb Cocke, Francis Schindler, John Fifer, Lavon Wiles

John Fifer, Jerry Sanders, Jdave Ferguson

Senior Citizens’ Day . . . . . . . Carol Sines© John Fifer, Earl Klepper, Rusty DeTray

Shuttles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Bishop© Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . Lavon Wiles©

Joe Stotler, Paula Fairchild, Corey Maassel

Speed . . . . . . . . . Lavon Wiles©, Doug Moog Truck Pulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Moog©

Veterans’ Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Sines© John Fifer, Corey Maassel, Earl Klepper

Executive Board . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Sines©

Barn Superintendents

Fair Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Retcher© Deb Cocke, Mary Bishop, Rusty DeTray

Gate Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Retcher© Mary Bishop, Corey Maassel

Grandstand . . . . . . Joe Stotler©, Dave Fine,

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Horse . . . . . Angie Etchen©, Brian Chittenden Dairy . . . . . . . . Jerry Sanders©, Marsha Hurni Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Retcher© Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch Troyer©

Brian Chittenden, Nicki Sweinhagen, Laura Rettle

Jeff Rohlf, Ann Beach, Dave Ferguson

Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Sanders©

Grounds & Equipment . . . . Lavon Wiles©

Sheep . . . . . . . . . Lavon Wiles©, Jerry Sanders

all members

Horseshoe Pitching . . . . . . . . Doug Moog© Jr. & Sr. Livestock / Sale Jerry Sanders©©,

Yvonne Blosser©©, Angie Etchen©©, Mary Bishop, Don Retcher, Jeff Rohlf, Mitch Troyer, Lavon Wiles, Brian Chittenden, Corey Maassel

Defiance County Elected Officials encourage you to attend the

Joe Stotler, Corey Maassel

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . Lavon Wiles©

Lavon Wiles, Dave Feguson, Paula Fairchild, John Fifer, Jerry Sanders, Mary Bishop, Jeff Rohlf

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Event Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Fine© Earl Klepper, Francis Schindler, Jeff Rohlf

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Radio . . . . . . . . . . Mary Bishop©, Ann Beach

Mary Bishop, Ann Beach

Paula Fairchild©, Deb Cocke, Francis Schindler, Larry Retcher

Best of Luck To All Fair Participants

Mitch Troyer, Julie Ruppert, Scott Ruppert

Goat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yvonne Blosser© Mary Bishop Melissa Rodman

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County Auditor

Judge, Municipal Court

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Jeffrey A. Strausbaugh

County Clerk of Courts

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Swine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Rohlf©,

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2013 DEpartments and EXHIBITS

For your convenience, you may mail your entries along with a check. Entry fee of 50¢ for each entry and a season ticket for $15.00. Entry fee of 50¢ per item will be charge for Baked Goods-Senior Division; Agriculture exhibits: Class B-Crops, Class C-Vegetables, Class D-Fruit, Class E-Canned Foods, Class F-Dehydrated items, Class G-Eggs; Horticulture-Senior Division. Mail to: Defiance County Fair, PO Box 184, Hicksville, OH 43526 or bring to Fair Secretary's Office. Make checks payable to: Agricultural Fair of Defiance County. You must include your address and phone number when doing so. Failure to pay for a season ticket will result in not being able to enter. An open-class entry blank is published on Page 47 of this publication and is also available at www.defiancefair. com. The form may be copied or duplicated as often as needed.

DEPARTMENT 100 BAKED GOODS Senior Division (Over age of 16) SUPERINTENDENT Mary Bishop 419-784-6244

Registration can be completed at the Fair Office, or by mail, fax or email. Deadline for registration is Friday, August 9, 2013. READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR PLANNED ENTRIES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OFFERED! DO NOT ASK THE CLERK TO MAKE ANY ENTRIES NOT LISTED. BRING OR SEND ONLY A LIST OF WHAT YOU WISH TO ENTER, NOT THE ACTUAL ENTRIES! MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ENTRY TAGS ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED!

NOTE: All Senior Division entries will be charged 50¢ per entry at registration. Senior exhibitor must also purchase a season ticket to enter items. Junior Division will not be charged an entry fee. Registration is required by Friday, August 9, 2013. Registration can be made through regular mail, in person when the office is open, faxed or email. The office will close at 9 PM on August 9, 2013 for entries. RECIPES ARE REQUIRED WHEN ITEMS ARE BROUGHT TO THE AG BUILDING FOR JUDGING. Your exhibits may be brought to the Agricultural Building form 6-8 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2013 OR 9-11 AM on Friday, August 16, 2013. Judging will start at 12 noon on Friday, August 16, 2013. Items not in the building by 11 AM on Friday will not be allowed to enter. Building will be CLOSED for judging. Judges decision will be final. Ifany item, in the opinion of the judge, is not entered in the correct class, true name or age, it will not be considered in the award of premiums. Exhibits will be released on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 9-10 PM. Premiums will be available for pickup at that time. If items and premiums are not picked up at that time then food items will be thrown away and premiums will be taken to the Secretary office. If other items and premiums are not picked up within 30 days they will become property of the Defiance County Agricultural Society Fairboard to do with as they choose.

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Pies, cakes, and cookies entered in the Junior & Senior Divisions will be sold at auction on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 3 p.m. in front of the Agricultural Hall. Proceeds will be used to support the program. The Fair Board will take every precaution to insure that your exhibits are secure, but will not be held responsible for missing stolen, lost, or broken items. General Rules: - Recipes are required. - All entries must be covered and tagged. Punch a hole and tie entry tag to cardboard, plate, or tin. - All cakes must be on cakeboard, or cardboard covered with foil, which should not exceed more than 1" beyond the size of the cake. - Cookies must be on a firm, small paper plate in plastic bag. - Pies should be in 9" foil pans. - The baked good auction is voluntary. A sign-up sheet will be available as entries are brought in for judging. 1st and 2nd place winners will be strongly encouraged to enter as names will be announced during the auction. Those entering cookies should bring one extra dozen packaged to be auctioned. The pies and cakes will be auctioned, with one piece removed for judging and display. BEST OF CLASS AWARDS IN EACH CLASS. Entry fee is 50¢ per item - Senior Divison PREMIUMS OFFERED: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 CLASS A CUPCAKES - (6 on a plate) Recipes required for both cake and icing. 100 A-1 Decorated 100 A-2 Dark Cake 100 A-3 White Cake 100 A-4 Yellow Cake 100 A-5 Angel Food Cake 100 A-6 Spice Cake 100 A-7 Red Velvet Cake 100 A-8 Any other variety cake CLASS B CAKES Recipes required for both cake and icing. 100 B-1 Angel Food 100 B-2 Spice Cake 100 B-3 Carrot Cake 100 B-4 Light Layer Cake 100 B-5 Dark Layer Cake 100 B-6 Nut Cake 100 B-7 Fruit Cake 100 B-8 Red Velvet Cake 100 B-9 Any Variety Cake CLASS C 100 C-1 100 C-2 100 C-3 100 C-4 100 C-5 100 C-6 100 C-7 100 C-8 100 C-9

PIES Pumpkin Peach Cherry Apple Blueberry Pecan Any Sugar-free Fruit Pie Any Variety Two-Crust Pie Any Variety One-Crust Pie

CLASS D COOKIES (4 on a plate) Nuts are optional; not a requirement 100 D-1 Chocolate Chip 100 D-2 Snickerdoodles

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100 D-3 100 D-4 100 D-5 100 D-6 100 D-7 100 D-8 100 D-9 100 D-10 100 D-11 100 D-12 100 D-13 100 D-14 CLASS E 100 E-1 100 E-2 100 E-3 100 E-4 100 E-5 100 E-6

Oatmeal Drop Sugar Cut-Out Sugar Brownies Peanut Butter Molasses Monster Ice Box Decorated Pumpkin No Bake Any Variety Cookie YEAST BREAD (Small loaf) or ROLLS (4) White Bread Wheat Bread Any Variety Bread Dinner Rolls Sweet Rolls Any Variety Rolls

CLASS F QUICK BREADS (Small Loaf) BISCUITS (4) or MUFFINS (4)

100 F-1 Banana Bread 100 F-2 Zucchini Bread 100 F-3 Corn Bread 100 F-4 Pumpkin Bread 100 F-5 Baking Powder Biscuits 100 F-6 Muffins 100 F-7 Coffee Cake 100 F-8 Any Other Quick Bread Variety (Best of Class will receive 2 bread pans.) CLASS G CANDY (6 Pieces) 100 G-1 Buckeyes 100 G-2 Caramels 100 G-3 Chocolate Fudge 100 G-4 Peanut Butter Fudge 100 G-5 Peanut Brittle 100 G-6 Molded Candy 100 G-7 Mints 100 G-8 Toffee 100 G-9 Any Variety Sugar Free Candy 100 G-10 Any Variety Candy CLASS H NOODLES (1Pound Bag) 100 H-1 Hand Cut 100 H-2 Machine Cut

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DEPARTMENT 150 JUNIOR DIVISION 2-16 Years of age

ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO THE SENIOR DIVISION ALSO APPLY TO THE JUNIOR DIVISION. NO ENTRY FEE CHARGED FOR JUNIOR DIVISION. BEST OF CLASS AWARDS IN EACH CLASS. Premiums Offered: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

CLASS A DECORATED CAKE 150 A-1 Cupcakes (4) 150 A-2 Birthday 150 A-3 Novelty 150 A-4 Any Variety Decorated Cake CLASS B COOKIES (4 on a plate) 150 B-1 Chocolate Chip 150 B-2 Cut-Out Sugar 150 B-3 Drop Sugar 150 B-4 Oatmeal 150 B-5 Snickerdoodles 150 B-6 Peanut Butter 150 B-7 Monster 150 B-8 Decorated 150 B-9 No Bake 150 B-10 Any Variety Cookie CLASS C QUICK BREADS (Small loaf), Biscuits (4) or MUFFINS (4) 150 C-1 Banana Bread 150 C-2 Corn Bread 150 C-3 Zucchini Bread 150 C-4 Any Variety Quick Bread 150 C-5 Baking Powder Biscuits (4) 150 C-6 Muffins (4)

MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ENTRY TAGS ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED! Your exhibits may be brought in to the Agriculture Building from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2013; or 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Friday, August 16, 2013. Judging will begin on Friday, August 16, 2013 starting at Noon. Judges decisions will be final. Exhibits may NOT be removed before 9:00 PM Friday, August 23, 2013. Premiums will be awarded as you pick up your exhibits. Please make sure that you, or someone whom you select, pick up your exhibits after 9:00 pm Friday, August 23, 2013. All exhibits left in the building will be thrown away and premiums will be taken to the Secretary’s office and kept there for 30 days; after that time, they become the property of the board, to do with as they choose. The Fair Board will take every precaution to insure that your exhibits are secure, but will not be held responsible for missing stolen, lost, or broken items. PREMIUMS OFFERED: $25.00 $20.00 $15.00 CLASS A - CLUB BOOTHS (Must be pregistered to receive premium) 200 A-1 Any Organizational Booth (must cover at least 6'x6' space with background) ENTRY FEE 50¢/ITEM PREMIUMS OFFERED: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Class B - CROPS 200 B-1 Wheat (1QT jar) 200 B-2 Corn (6 ears) 200 B-3 Popcorn (6 ears) 200 B-4 Sweet Corn (6 ears)

CLASS D CANDY (6 Pieces) 150 D-1 Buckeyes 150 D-2 Chocolate Fudge 150 D-3 Peanut Butter Fudge 150 D-4 Any Variety Candy CLASS E YEAST BREAD 150 E-1 White Bread - (Small loaf) 150 E-2 Wheat Bread - (Small loaf) 150 E-3 Other Variety Bread - (Small loaf) 150 E-4 Dinner Rolls - 4 150 E-5 Sweet Rolls - 4 150 E-6 Other Variety Yeast Rolls - 4

DEPARTMENT 200 AGRICULTURE EXHIBITS SUPERINTENDENT Mary Bishop 419-784-6244

ENTRY FEE 50¢/ITEM ALL EXHIBITORS MUST PURCHASE A SEASON TICKET. Registration can be completed at the Fair Office, or by mail, fax or email. Deadline for registration is Friday, August 9, 2013. READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR PLANNED ENTRIES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OFFERED! DO NOT ASK THE CLERK TO MAKE ANY ENTRIES NOT LISTED. BRING OR SEND ONLY A LIST OF WHAT YOU WISH TO ENTER, NOT THE ACTUAL ENTRIES!

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200 B-5 200 B-6 200 B-7 200 B-8 200 B-9 200 B-10 200 B-11 200 B-12 200 B-13

Soybean (1 qt jar) Oats (1 qt jar) Clover Seed (1 qt jar) Alfalfa (1 center slice) Grass Hay (1 center slice) Largest Sunflower Head, by diameter Tallest Sunflowers (no roots) 3 Stalks of Soybeans (no roots) 3 Stalks of Corn (no roots)

CLASS C - VEGETABLES Mark variety on entry card. Must have been home/ family grown. 200 C-1 Beets - 3 - any variety 200 C-2 Cabbage - 1 head - any variety 200 C-3 Carrots - 3 - any variety 200 C-4 Cucumbers - 3 - any variety 200 C-5 Horseradish - 3 roots - any variety 200 C-6 Kohlrabi - 3 - any variety 200 C-7 Onions - 3 - any variety 200 C-8 Peppers - Bell - 3 - any variety 200 C-9 Peppers - Sweet Banana - 3 - any variety 200 C-10 Peppers - Jalapeno - 3 - any variety 200 C-11 Peppers - any other vareity - 3 200 C-12 Potatoes - 3 - any variety 200 C-13 Sweet Potatoes - 3 - any variety 200 C-14 Pumpkin - any variety - 3 mini or 1 larger 200 C-15 Squash - any variety - 2 200 C-16 Squash - Zucchini - 2 Tomatoes - See Fruit Section 200 C-16 Any other Vegetable not listed 200 C-17 Largest Cabbage 200 C-18 Largest Bell Pepper 200 C-21 Largest Potato 200 C-23 Freak of Nature or Odd shaped Vegetables 200 C-24 Display of Vegetables (Must contain at least 10-15 items, with at least 6 varieties of vegetables. Produce must have been family grown. A wooden crate will be provided for this display.) CLASS D - FRUITS Mark variety on entry card. Must have been home/ family grown. 200 D-1 Musk Melon/Cantaloupe - 1 - any variety 200 D-2 Watermelon - 1 - any variety 200 D-3 Any other melon - 1 - any variety 200 D-3 Pears - 3 - any variety 200 D-3 Peaches - 3 - any variety 200 D-4 Plums - 3 - any variety 200 D-5 Tomatoes - any larger variety - 3 200 D-6 Tomatoes - Cherry - 6 200 D-7 Tomatoes - Grape - 6 200 D-8 Largest Musk Melon/Cantaloupe 200 D-9 Largest Watermelon 200 D-10 Largest Tomato 200 D-11 Best Display of Fruit (Must contain 10-15 items, with at least 4 varieties of fruit. A wooden crate will be provided for this display. Fruit must have been family grown.) CLASS E - CANNED FOODS Mark variety on entry card. Must have been home/ family grown. 200 E-1 Fruit - Any canned fruit - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-2 Sauces - any fruit variety - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-3 Vegetable - any canned vegetable - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-4 Sauces - any vegetable variety - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-5 Juice - any canned fruit - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-6 Juice - any canned vegetable - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-7 Preserves - any variety - 1 Pint, 1/2 pint or jelly jar 200 E-8 Jellies - any variety - 1 pint, 1/2 pint or jelly jar 200 E-9 Jams - any variety - 1 pint, 1/2 pint or jelly jar 200 E-8 Fruit Butter - any variety - 1 pint, 1/2 pint or jelly jar 200 E-9 Pickles - any variety - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-10 Relishes - any variety - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-11 Sauces - any other variety - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-12 Homemade Soup - any variety - 1 qt or 1 pint

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200 E-13 Canned Meat - any variety - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-14 Maple Syrup - any variety - 1 qt or 1 pint 200 E-15 Any other miscellaneous canned item CLASS F - DEHYDRATED ITEMS Place in zip lock sandwich bag and mark variety on entry card. 200 F-1 Meats 200 F-2 Vegetables 200 F-3 Fruits 200 F-4 Herbs 200 F-5 Miscellaneous CLASS G - EGGS MUST have been home/family grown 200 G-1 Brown Eggs - 1 doz. 200 G-2 White Eggs - 1 doz. 200 G-3 Any other color Eggs - 1 doz. CLASS H - HONEY Exhibit in 1 pound jars (Queenline) or for the first year Mason Jars will be accepted 200 H-1 White (including Light Amber) 200 H-2 Amber 200 H-3 Dark 200 H-4 Comb Honey - 3 sections 200 H-5 Comb Honey - 1 shallow for cutting 200 H-6 Extracting Honey - 1 Comb (Deep) 200 H-7 Beeswax - 1 piece (1 pound minimum) 200 H-8 Domestic Honey

DEPARTMENT 250OTHER EXHIBITS

Picutres of the original item in the 'before stage' must be displayed along with finished item. Must display at least one item if there are several in a set. Item must have been re-don by exhibitor. Can NOT have been commercial re-done. Class may be divided as needed. 250 B-1 Furniture Refinishing and Re-Upolstering CLASS C - WELDING PROJECT Pictures of the original item in the 'before stage' must be displayed along with finished item. Item must have been completed by exhibitor. Classes may be divided as needed. 250 C-1 Mig Welding - Creative design project 250 C-2 Mig Welding - 'on the job' welding 250 C-3 Tig Welding - Creative design project 250 C-4 Tig Welding - 'on the job' welding CLASS D - STAINED GLASS PROJECT Item must have been completed by exhibitor. Classes may be divided as needed. 250 D-1 Sun catchers 250 D-2 Garden Sticks 250 D-3 Other projects

DEPARTMENT 300HORTICULTURE (FLORAL) SUPERINTENDENT Mary Bishop: 419-784-6244

ALL ENTIRES DUE BY AUGUST 9, 2013 Draping and Setup August 15, 2013 6:30 PM Take Down August 23, 2013 9:00 PM

ALL SENIOR DIVISION ENTRIES WILL BE CHARGED 50¢ PER ENTRY AT REGISTRATION. SENIOR EXHIBITOR MUST ALSO PURCHASE A SEASON TICKET TO ENTER ITEMS. JUNIOR DIVISION WILL NOT BE CHARGED AN ENTRY FEE. Deadline for registration is required by Friday, August 9, 2013. Registration can be made through regular mail, in person when the office is open, faxed, or e-mail. The office will close at 9 PM on August 9, 2013 for entires. Pre-registration can be completed at the Fair Office, or by mail, fax or email. READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR PLANNED ENTRIES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OFFERED! DO NOT ASK THE CLERK TO MAKE ANY ENTRIES NOT LISTED. BRING OR SEND ONLY A LIST OF WHAT YOU WISH TO ENTER, NOT THE ACTUAL ENTRIES! Make sure that your entry tags are firmly attached! There are two shows: First Show - Saturday, August 17, 2013 Second Show - Wednesday, August 21, 2013 All rules govern both shows; classes and specimen categories are the same except for Class A (House Plants). The numbers within the classes are different for each show.

SUPERINTENDENT Mary Bishop: 419-784-6244

ALL EXHIBITORS MUST PURCHASE A SEASON TICKET. NO OTHER ENTRY FEES. Registration is required by Friday, August 9, 2013. Registration can be made through regular mail, in person when the office is open, faxed, or e-mail. The office will close at 9 PM on August 9, 2013 for entires. READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR PLANNED ENTRIES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OFFERED! DO NOT ASK THE CLERK TO MAKE ANY ENTRIES NOT LISTED. BRING OR SEND ONLY A LIST OF WHAT YOU WISH TO ENTER, NOT THE ACTUAL ENTRIES! MAKE SURE THAT ENTRY TAGS ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED BEFORE ENTRIES ARE ACCEPTED. Do not expect Fairboard to supply tape, string, etc. for attaching tags. Entries are to be delivered to the Agriculture Hall 6 p to 8 pm Thursday, August 15, 2013 or 9 am to 11 am Friday, August 16, 2013. Entries must be in place by 11 am on Friday, August 16 and must remain on exhibit throughout the fair. Entries will be released 9 pm to 10 pm Friday, August 23, 2013. Premiums will be available for pick up at release time.

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2013 DEFIANCE COUNTY FAIR FLOWER SHOW RULES

1. The Senior Division is open to any person 17 years or over. Anyone 4 to 16 years old may enter the Junior Division. To compete for class premiums, exhibitor must purchase a season ticket to enter. Entry fee of 50¢ per item will be charged for the Senior Division. 2. All entries are to be pre-registered. Since there are two shows, exhibitors are encouraged to register for both shows, though exhibiting in only one show is an option. An exhibitor may enter the same classes for both shows or may choose to enter different classes. 3. All classes open to those who grow flowers and plants for pleasure only, not for the purpose of livelihood. 4. Entries are not limited to Defiance County. 5. Entries for the first show are to be brought to the Agriculture Hall between 7:30 AM and 10:30AM on August 17, 2013. Entries for the second show are to be brought to the Agriculture Hall between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM on August 21, 2013. 6. All exhibitors are to use the Hicks Street entrance to the fairgrounds on Wednesday. 7. Judging for the first show will begin at 12:00 noon on August 17, 2013. Judging for the second show will begin at 12:00 noon on August 21, 2013. 8. Entries from the first show are to be removed after 9:00 PM on August 20, 2013 (this is to allow ample time for setup of the second show) Entries not removed by 7:30 AM will be disposed of and the containers stored. Exhibits will be released on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 9-10 PM. Premiums will be available for pick-up at that time. If items and premiums are not picked up at that time then items will be thrown away and premiums will be taken to the Secretary Office. If other items and premiums are not picked up within 30 days they will become property of the Defiance County Agricultural Society Senior Fairboard to do with as they choose. 9. The fair board will spare no effort to see that every precaution is taken for their safekeeping, but will not be responsible for missing, stolen, lost, or broken articles. 10. The exhibitor must grow all horticulture entries. Correct variety names should be on the entry tag of each exhibit. Horticulture entries must be exhibited in clear bud vases. Only foliage that is a part of the bloom is allowed in the horticulture categories – no foliage may be added. 11. Only the placement committee will stage horticulture exhibits. 12. When the schedule calls for a definite number, as in horticulture exhibits, a greater or lesser number disqualifies. 13. The plant must have been in the exhibitor’s possession at least three (3) months. 14. All floral designs must be the work of the exhibitor. 15. Any premium may be withheld at the discretion of the Judges. Inferior exhibits will receive no prizes. Judges’ decisions are final. 16. A person may enter only one exhibit under each class, except in the horticulture section where one entry for each different named variety is permissible. Variety name must be included on the entry tag. 17. No scenes or landscapes will be accepted. 18. Entries must not be moved or position altered without assistance of the placement committee. 19. In order to secure an adequate number of entries in each class, the placement committee reserves the right to combine or subdivide classes as needed. 20. Classes having no entries will be withdrawn. 21. All containers, bases, and accessories must be labeled on the bottom, with exhibitor’s name and telephone number. 22. While the committee will afford the best possible care and protection to all exhibits, it distinctly disclaims any liability for losses or damage to exhibits or personal property of the exhibitors JUDGING STANDARDS JUDGING WILL BE BY THE OHIO ASSOCIATION OF GARDEN CLUB STANDARDS NOTE: Plants should be labeled as to variety.

• A bloom – one flower disbudded with all foliage attached to its stem above the waterline. • A spray – one stem with all foliage, flowers, and buds down to the first true leaf on the main stem. The terminal bud blooms first. One stem terminates in a bud, but not in another stem. • A spike – one stem with all foliage, flowers, and buds attached and where the bottom florets bloom first. • Foliage on all exhibits should be clean with no evidence of spray residue, mildew, insect damage or infestation. • No artificial polishing or oiling is permitted. • All variety names must be listed on entry bags. • NO ARTIFICIAL POLISHING OR OILING IS PERMITTED.

There will be two shows: August 17 & august 21. The house plant catagory will be different for the 2 shows. The specimen categories are the same for both shows, however the numbering will be different. To be judged for horticulture quality. Removal of side buds and branches from individual blooms is

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required. Foilage is not to be removed. Must be grown by the exhibitor and must be labeled as to the named variety. Premiums:

1st $3.00

2nd $2.00

3rd $1.00

CLASS A – HOUSE PLANTS (10 inch container unless otherwise indicated) 1st Show 2nd Show 8/17/13 8/21/13

300 A-1 300 A-2 300 A-3 300 A-4 375 A-4 300 A-5 375 A-5 300 A-6 300 A-7 300 A-8 300 A-9 300 A-10 300 A-11 300 A-12 375 A-12 300 A-13 300 A-14 300 A-15 375 A-15 300 A-16 300 A-17 375 A-17 300 A-18 375 A-18 300 A-19 375 A-19 300 A-20 375 A-20

African Violet – single, single crown African Violet – double, single crown Begonia – any one variety Geranium – any one variety (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Coleus – any one variety (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Cactus Fern Fuchsia Hanging Basket – one variety Hanging Basket - mixed Jade Succulent (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Orchids – any variety Philodendron, one pot (may have more than one plant) Sweet potato vine (may have more than one variety) (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Any Ivy vine Flowering plant - any plant not listed (not a hanging basket) (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Foliage plant - any plant not listed (not a hanging basket) (16" pot limit for 2nd Show) Patio container up to 16”, exhibitor’s choice (2nd show not entered in 1st show) Patio container, over 16" and up to 24", exhibitor’s choice (2nd show not entered in 1st show)

CLASS B – ROSES Hybrid tea roses should be at their most perfect state of beauty at time of judging, generally 1/2 to 3/4 open. A full blown rose is one in which the bloom is completely open with visible center. Foliage should be clean with no sign of disease, spray, or insect damage. Only natural cleaning of foliage is permitted. All foliage is to remain on the main shoot. Thorns are to remain, except for those below the water line of the vase. Hybrid tea roses are shown disbudded. Stem length should be in proportion to the size of the bloom. 1st Show 2nd Show 8/17/13 8/21/13

300 B-2 375 B-2 Hybrid Tea – All colors Floribunda roses should be on one cane and have two sets of leaves below the lowest lateral. These roses should not be disbudded. Removal of dead central flower does not constitute disbudding. 300 B-3 375 B-3 Floribunda Grandiflora sprays should be similar to floribunda sprays and glandiflora single bloom should be similar to hybrid teas. 1st Show 2nd Show 8/17/13 8/21/13

300 B-4 375 B-4 300 B-5 375 B-5 300 B-6 375 B-6 300 B-7 375 B-7 300 B-8 375 B-8 300 B-9 375 B-9 300 B-10 375 B-10 300 B-11 375 B-11 300 B-12 375 B-12

Grandiflora Shrub Rose – English Shrub Rose – single Shrub Rose - double (other than English Miniature rose – 1 bloom Miniature rose – full blown – 1 bloom Carpet or groundcover rose - any color - 1 spray Climber – any variety – 1 spray Any rose not falling in above classes – 1 bloom or 1 spray

CLASS C – ANNUALS 1st Show 2nd Show 8/17/13 8/21/13

300 C-1 375 C-1 300 C-2 375 C-2 300 C-3 375 C-3 300 C-4 375 C-4 300 C-5 375 C-5 300 C-6 375 C-6 combo 300 C-7 375 C-7 300 C-8 375 C-8 300 C-9 375 C-9 300 C-10 375 C-10 300 C-11 375 C-11 300 C-13 375 C-13

Aster – all colors – 3 blooms Celosia – crested – 1 bloom – disbudded Celosia – plumed – all colors – 1 stem Cleome – any color – 1 spike Cosmos – large variety – 3 blooms (over 2 1/2 “) – one color Cosmos – small variety – 5 blooms – any color Gloriosa Daisy – 1 bloom Marigold – single type with single row of petals – 1 spray Marigold – dwarf – 1 spray (under 2 “) Marigold – large – 1 bloom (over 2 “) Nicotiana (flowering tobacco) – 1 spray Ornamental grass – 1 variety – 3 stems – with/without seed head – up to 15”

300 C-14 375 C-14 300 C-15 375 C-15 300 C-16 375 C-16 300 C-17 375 C-17 300 C-18 375 C-18 300 C-19 375 C-19 300 C-20 375 C-20 300 C-21 375 C-21 300 C-22 375 C-22 300 C-23 375 C-23 300 C-24 375 C-24 300 C-25 375 C-25 300 C-26 375 C-26 300 C-27 375 C-27 300 C-28 375 C-28

Ornamental grass – 1 variety – 3 stems – with/without seed head – 15”-36” Salvia – one color – 3 spike Snapdragon – any color – 1 spike Strawflower – any color Sunflower – small variety – 1 bloom (under 6“) Sunflower – any variety – 1 bloom (over 6" up to 10") Zinnia – bi color – 1 bloom Zinnia – green – 1 bloom Zinnia – one color pompom – 3 blooms Zinnia Ddahlia type – any color – 1 bloom Zinnia – cactus type – 1 bloom Zinnia – any other – 1 bloom Any Annual not listed – round - disbudded – 1 bloom Any Annual not listed– 24" up – 1 spike Any annual not listed – 24" – spray form

CLASS D – PERENNIALS 1st Show 2nd Show 8/17/13 8/21/13

300 D-1 375 D-1 300 D-2 375 D-2 300 D-3 375 D-3 300 D-4 375 D-4 300 D-5 375 D-5 300 D-6 375 D-6 300 D-7 375 D-7 300 D-8 375 D-8 300 D-9 375 D-9 300 D-10 375 D-10 300 D-11 375 D-11 300 D-12 375 D-12 300 D-13 375 D-13 300 D-14 375 D-14 300 D-15 375 D-15 300 D-16 375 D-16 300 D-17 375 D-17 300 D-18 375 D-18 300 D-19 375 D-19 300 D-20 375 D-20 300 D-21 375 D-21 300 D-22 375 D-22

BuddleIia (butterfly bush) – 1 spike Chrysanthemum – pompom – 1 spray Chrysanthemum – quilled – 1 bloom – disbudded Chrysanthemum – spoon type – 1 spray Chrysanthemum – any variety– 1 spray Coreopsis – any variety – 3 blooms Daisy – any variety – 1 bloom Delphinium – 1 spike Echinacea (cone flower) – 1 bloom Gaillardia – 3 blooms Hemerocallis (day lily) – 1 scape Hosta (miniature) – 3 leaves – 1 inch or less across Hosta – 1 leaf – 1-3" across Hosta – 1 leaf – 3-6" across Hosta – 1 leaf – 6-9" across Hosta – 1 leaf – 9-12" across Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) – 1 bloom Salvia – 1 spike Yarrow (achillea) – 3 blooms Any perennial not listed – 1 bloom Any perennial not listed – 1 spike Any perennial not listed – 1 spray

CLASS E – BULBS 300 E-1 375 E-1 Canna – 1 stem – may have leaf, but not necessary 300 E-2 375 E-2 Any other tender bulb or tuber not listed – 1 bloom or stem

Each gladiolus must be cut to a length not to exceed 20" from bottom floret down. This is intended primarily to avoid accidents caused by top heavy entries falling over (ruling by National Gladiolus Society). Side shoots must be removed, although foliage should be left on. Markings permitted. No unattached foliage is permitted. 300 E-3 300 E-4 300 E-5 300 E-6

375 E-3 375 E-4 375 E-5 375 E-6

Gladiolus – all colors Gladiolus - small/miniature – 1 spike Lilium – 1 bloom Lilium – 1 stem

Disbud early, must include first set of 5 leaves attached to stem. Dahlias are classified by their size and measured in by the diameter of the bloom. Exhibitors must measure the diameter of the dahlia to enter in the proper class. 1st Show 2nd Show 8/17/13 8/21/13

300 E-7 300 E-8 300 E-9 300 E-10 diameter

375 E-7 375 E-8 375 E-9 375 E-10

Dahlias – all colors over 6' Dahlias – All colors 4-6" Dahlias – All colors 2-4" Dahlias – Pompom – 3 blooms – 2" or less in

CLASS F – HERBS Leaves/Stem only, in water, not potted 300 F-1 375 F-1 Dill 300 F-2 375 F-2 Basil 300 F-3 375 F-3 Thyme 300 F-4 375 F-4 Oregano 300 F-5 375 F-5 Chives 300 F-6 375 F-6 Lavender 300 F-7 375 F-7 Sage 300 F-8 375 F-8 Mint 300 F-9 375 F-9 Rosemary 300 F-10 375 F-10 Parsley 300 F-11 375 F-11 Lemon Verbena 300 F-12 375 F-12 Lemon Bee Balm 300 F-13 375 F-13 Any other Herb

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DePARTMeNT 400HORTiCuLTuRe (FLORAL) JuNiOR DiViSiON

DePARTMeNT 500 – HOMeMADe WiNeS

SuPeRiNTeNDeNT Mary Bishop: 419-784-6244 The Junior Division is open to any person 16 years or under. Anyone 17 years or older may enter the Senior Division. Entries must be grown and cared for by the exhibitor, ages sixteen (16) and under. To compete for class premiums, exhibitor must purchase a season ticket to enter. Junior Division entrants may enter under a parent’s ticket or purchase their own exhibitor's ticket. ALL OTHeR RuLeS ARe THe SAMe AS DePT 300 NO eNTRy Fee FOR JuNiOR DiViSiON THeRe ARe TWO SHOWS: FiRST SHOW - Saturday, August 17, 2013 SeCOND SHOW - Wednesday, August 21, 2013 All rules govern both shows. Classes and specimen categories are the same but the numbers within the classes are be different for each show. MAKe SuRe THAT yOuR eNTRy TAGS ARe FiRMLy ATTACHeD. Premiums will be awarded as you pick up your exhibits. Exhibits are to be picked up by noon on Friday, August 23, 2013. CLASS A – HORTiCuLTuRe eXHiBiTS Premiums: 1st $3.00 1st Show 8/17/13

2nd Show 8/21/13

400 A-2 400 A-3 400 A-4 400 A-5 400 A-6 400 A-7 400 A-8 400 A-9

475 A-2 475 A-3 475 A-4 475 A-5 475 A-6 475 A-7 475 A-8 475 A-9

400 A-1

475 A-1

400 A-10 475 A-10 400 A-11 475 A-11 400 A-12 475 A-12 400 A-13 475 A-13 400 A-14 475 A-14 grower's choice

2nd $2.00

3rd $1.00

Vegetable display – one (1) each of five (5) different vegetables Gladiolus – 1 spike Marigold – large, 1 bloom Marigold – small, 1 spray Rose – Hybrid tea, 1 bloom Rose – Any other, 1 bloom or spray Zinnia – cactus flowered, 1 bloom Zinnia – dahlia flowered, 1 bloom Zinnia largest, 1 bloom, size limit: over 5" in diameter Any other annual not listed, 1 bloom Any other annual not listed, 1 spray Any other annual not listed, 1 spike Any perennial, 1 bloom Patio container up to 16" limit,

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Homemade Wines are open to all adult competitors 21 years and over. Wines will be judged on merit only. No entry accepted unless it can be placed in the listed categories. All exhibits shall be identified with the entry tag only. Entries submitted into the wrong class will be disqualified. Open registration ends August 9, 2013. Exhibits will not be accepted until Saturday, August 17 between 7:30 and 9:00 AM. Judging to be held on Saturday, August 17 at 10:00 AM. All exhibitors must have or purchase a Defiance County season pass ticket at the time of registration. Entry fee will be $1.00 per entry. Exhibits will then remain in place until release day Friday, August 23, 2013. at 9:00 PM. WiNe JuDGiNG STANDARDS: Clarity, Color, Aroma/Bouquet, Palate, Flavor, Balance & Finish. eNTRy RuLeS: 1. All exhibits entered must be made by the exhibitor. 2. Wines may be made from grapes, berries, other fruits, vegetables, or blends of these. 3. Ingredients may be made from fresh, canned, dried, concentrated, or otherwise preserved items. 4. Exhibitors may enter two entries per class. 5. ONLY ONE BOTTLE PER ENTRY NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED. (Entry bottle will be used for display and may be picked up Friday, August 23 from 9:00 to 10:00 PM in the Ag Hall). 6. Agriculture Hall will be closed during judging. RuLeS FOR PReSeNTATiON: 1. Still wines MUST be submitted in smooth glass bottles of approximately 750-ml capacity. 2. Bottles of the general shape called "BORDEAUX" or "RHINE" is acceptable and may be closed with cork, screw top, or plastic stopper. 3. Bottles MUST be filled to within on inch of cork or other closure. 4. Each bottle must be labeled with the class of wine, the year it was made and the main ingredient used. DO NO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE BOTTLE - however you may put your exhibitor's number on the label. PReMiuMS OFFeReD: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 CLASS A - WiNe MADe FROM KiT 500 A-1 Dry Red Grape 500 A-2 Dry Red Non-Grape 500 A-3 White Dry Grape 500 A-4 White Dry Non-Grape 500 A-5 Rose/Blush

500 A-6 500 A-7 500 A-8 500 A-9 500 A-10 500 A-11 500 A-12 500 A-13 500 A-14 500 A-15

Red Sweet Grape Red Sweet Non-Grape White Sweet Grape White Sweet Non-Grape Dessert - Grape Dessert - Non-Grape Sparkling Red Sparkling White Ice Wine Novelty Wine

DePARTMeNT 700 – PHOTOGRAPHy SuPeRiNTeNDeNT Mary Bishop: 419-784-6244

Photographs for all classes must be a print from a single or multiple exposures, digital or film. Entry is 50¢ for each picture.

Photos are to be dropped off on Thursday, August 15, 2013 between 6:00 and 8:00 PM and on Friday, August 16, 2013 between 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Judging will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM. Photos and premiums may be picked up on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 9:00-10:00 PM.

Class B - Wine Made Without A Kit 500 B-1 Dry Red Grape 500 B-2 Dry Red Non-Grape 500 B-3 White Dry Grape 500 B-4 White Dry Non-Grape 500 B-5 Rose/Blush 500 B-6 Red Sweet Grape 500 B-7 Red Sweet Non-Grape 500 B-8 White Sweet Grape 500 B-9 White Sweet Non-Grape 500 B-10 Dessert - Grape 500 B-11 Dessert - Non-Grape 500 B-12 Sparkling Red 500 B-13 Sparkling White 500 B-14 Ice Wine 500 B-15 Novelty Wine

All photos must be a minimum of 5" x 7" and a maximum of 8" x 10" and firmly attached to a mat or mounting board not to exceed 12" x 14". No frames of any kind are allowed. Please don't put any kind of hanger on the photos. All photos must be printed on photo paper. Attach entry tag to back of photo in the lower right corner. The same photo cannot be entered in more than one class.

All photographes must be the original work of the exhibitor. No photo will be exhibited with photographer's signature or logo on the face of the photo.

DePARTMeNT 600 - QuiLTS

Any subject that is questionable or inappropriate will be accepted/rejected at the discretion of the Superintendent.

SuPeRiNTeNDeNT Carol Sines: 419-658-2030 Mary Bishop: 419-784-6244

Quilts my be brought to the ag building on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 6:00-8:00 PM or on Friday, August 16 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Judging will be Friday, August 16 at Noon. Entry fee is $1.00 per quilt.

Wounded Warrior quilts will be hung in the Ag Building. All other quilts will be displayed in the Fine Arts Building. Quilts may be picked up on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 9:00-10:00 PM in the Ag Building, except those going to veterans. PReMiuMS OFFeReD: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

CLASSeS 600 A-1 600 A-2 600 A-3 600 A-4 600 A-5 600 A-6 600 A-7 600 A-8 600 A-9 600 A-10 600 A-11 600 A-12

PReMiuMS OFFeReD: $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

JuNiOR DiViSiON (Age 16 & under )

CLASS A - COLOR 700 A-1 Animal (wildlife, pets, insects, birds) 700 A-2 People 700 A-3 Architecture / Buildings 700 A-4 City Life 700 A-5 Rural Life 700 A-6 Landscape, waterscape, skyscape 700 A-7 Seasonal 700 A-8 Flora (flowers, plants, trees, vegetation)

CLASS B - BLACK & WHiTe 700 B-1 Animal (wildlife, pets, insects, birds) 700 B-2 People 700 B-3 Architecture / Buildings 700 B-4 City Life 700 B-5 Rural Life 700 B-6 Landscape, waterscape, skyscape 700 B-7 Seasonal 700 B-8 Flora (flowers, plants, trees, vegetation)

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CLASS C - (COLOR OR B&W) 700 C-1 Sports / Action 700 C-2 Defiance County Scenes 700 C-3 Cell Phone Photo (list type of phone on entry tag)

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116 E. High St., Hicksville, OH 419-542-6218

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Hours: Mon.-Fri 9-6 • Sat. 9-1

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700 C-4 700 C-5 700 C-6 700 C-7

Special Effect Defiance County Fair Scene (any year) Extreme Close-up Still Life

SEnior division

CLASS D - COLOR 700 D-1 Animal (wildlife, pets, insects, birds) 700 D-2 People 700 D-3 Architecture / Buildings 700 D-4 City Life 700 D-5 Rural Life 700 D-6 Landscape, waterscape, skyscape 700 D-7 Seasonal 700 D-8 Flora (flowers, plants, trees, vegetation) CLASS E - BLACK & WHITE 700 E-1 Animal (wildlife, pets, insects, birds) 700 E-2 People 700 E-3 Architecture / Buildings 700 E-4 City Life 700 E-5 Rural Life 700 E-6 Landscape, waterscape, skyscape 700 E-7 Seasonal 700 E-8 Flora (flowers, plants, trees, vegetation) CLASS F 700 F-1 700 F-2 700 F-3 700 F-4 700 F-5 700 F-6 700 F-7

(color or B&W) Sports / Action Defiance County Scenes Cell Phone Photo (list type of phone on entry tag) Special Effect Defiance County Fair Scene (any year) Extreme Close-up Still Life

DEPARTMENT C OPEN CLASS SHEEP SHOW Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 6:00 PM in Livestock Show Arena SUPERINTENDENT Jerry Sanders 419-658-2839 Lavon VWiles 419-658-2520

NOTE: ALL EXHIBITORS MUST PURCHASE A SEASON TICKET. Entry fee is $1.00 per animal. All animals must be entered in the owner's name. Pedigrees must be furnished upon request. A certificate singed by a regularly employed state or federal veterinarian shall accompany all entries from flocks known to have been infected with or exposed to any contagious or infectious disease within the past year. The management further reserves the right to take any additional measures to compete for more than one premium, except in classes of pairs, pen of four lambs and flock. Limit of two entries per exhibitor in the class. No unsound or unworthy animal or article may compete for a premium in any class. The department is limited to the capacity of the barn. CLASSES: Class 1 Suffolk Class 6 Horned Dorset Class 2 Polypay Class 7 Shouthdown Class 3 Dorset Class 8 Cheviot Class 4 Shropshire Class 9 Corriedale Class 5 Hampshire Class 10 Any other breed Class 11 Commercial ALL CLASSES TAKE THE SAME PREMIUM Ram, 1 Year, Under 2 $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 $6.00 $4.00 Best Pair Yearling Lambs $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 $6.00 $4.00 Fall Ram Lamb, Under 1 $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 $6.00 $4.00 Spring Ram Lamb, Under 1 $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 $6.00 $4.00 Best Pair Ram Lambs $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 $6.00 $4.00 Ewe, 1 Year, Under 2 $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 $6.00 $4.00

Best Pair Yearling Ewes $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 Fall Ewe Lamb, Under 1 $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 Spring Ewe Lamb, Under 1 $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 Best Pair Ewe Lambs $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 Pen of 4 Lambs, either sex $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 Best Flock $16.00 $14.00 $10.00 Champion Ram (each breed) Champion Ewe (each breed) Grand Champion Ram (all breeds) Grand Champion Ewe (all breeds) Showmanship Trophy Market Lamb $16.00 $14.00 $10.00

$6.00 $4.00 $6.00 $4.00 $6.00 $4.00 $6.00 $4.00 $6.00 $4.00 $6.00 $4.00 ROSETTE ROSETTE $14.00 and trophy $14.00 and trophy $6.00 $4.00

DEPARTMENT D OPEN CLASS SWINE SHOW

Thursday, August 22, 2013, 9:00 AM in Livestock Show Arena SUPERINTENDENT Jeff Rohlf 21091 Kiser Rd., Defiance 419-782-7828 NOTE: ALL EXHIBITORS MUST PURCHASE A SEASON TICKET. Each exhibitor must pay a $5.00 entry fee per entry. Entries close at 5:00 PM Monday, August 19, 2013, and all animals must be in place by that time. Swine judging will begin at 9:00 AM Thursday, August 22, 2013. No charge for pens. No late entries accepted. Showmanship will be judged 1st at 9:00 AM. It will be a 50/50 show, each showman will pay $3.00 when entering the ring and winner will receive ½ of the money for each age group (a minimum of $10.00 will be paid to the winner) No early sign up is needed for showmanship just be ready at 9:00 AM for your age group to be called.

Age Groups: 9 years old; 10-15 years old; 16-Older

RULES: All swine exhibited must be from herds free from communicable disease. This is a Terminal Show. CLASS 1 - Lightweight 1 (180-234 pounds) CLASS 2 - Lightweight 2 (180-234 pounds) CLASS 3 - Middleweight 1 (235-279 pounds) CLASS 4 - Middleweight 2 (235-279 pounds) CLASS 5 - Heavyweight 1 (280-over) CLASS 6 - Heavyweight 2 (280-over) Classes suject to change based on entries and class sizes.

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“Best in the Northwest 4-H Club” OPEN FUN SHOW HARNESS, COSTUME, PACK/OBSTACLE, etc. Thursday August 22, 2013 @ 10:00 AM in Strausbaugh Arena

Show Chairperson: Yvonne Blosser, 09263 Wonderly Rd., Mark Center, Ohio 43536 fawn@bright.net • 419-542-6520 Show Secretary: Mary Bishop, 05920 Domersville Rd Defiance, Ohio 43512 mb43512@yahoo.com • 419-784-6244 Classes: 1. Harness Class a. 1st year – lead only b. 2nd year – lead with cart or walk behind c. 3rd year – drive from cart d. Champion Harness (Winners from class a, b, and c above) 2. Harness your goat - timed event 3. You be The judge - adult and youth division 4. Costume Class (divided as needed) – must bring written story about your costume 5. Pack/Obstacle Class (divided as needed) – must carry pack 6. Egg & Spoon 7. Dress your Goat 8. Catalog Race 9. Simon Says 10. Trail class (extra classes may be added) Rules 1. Entry fee is $1.00 per entry and $15.00 for a Season Pass. Fees must accompany the entry form to the Show Secretary. Checks should be made payable to: Agricultural Fair of Defiance County, Inc. Entries will be accepted the day of the show. 2. The base date is August 22, 2013, the day of the show. 3. Starting time will be: 10:00 AM with Harness classes. Animals must be on the grounds by 8:00 am Thursday, August 22, 2013. 4. Aimals MUST be properly tattooed or tagged. Judge’s decision will be final. 5. Proper health papers ARE REQUIRED in the state of Ohio for all animals from other states, and must comply with Ohio regulations. Michigan animals must be accompanied with an Ohio permit number. PAPERS AND ANIMALS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE THE ANIMALS ARE PENNED. Animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. Animals showing

signs of infectious disease or ill health will be barred from the barns and the show rings. All animals will be visibly healthy, inspected and dismissed at our discretion. A Veterinarian will be on call to settle any dispute on barred animals. The exhibitor will pay the expense of the Veterinarian. The Veterinarian’s decision will be final. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is valid if signed by Veterinarian and dated within 30 days of the show. The owner and the Veterinarian must attest to the following statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection “the goats in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of Scrapies. and originate from a tuberculosis free herd.” No telephone calls will be accepted in lieu of the correct Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Any questions about the proper paperwork can be answered by calling the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6220. 6. ALL ANIMALS MUST BE FROM HERDS THAT ARE REGISTERED IN THE NATIONAL SCRAPIES DATABASE. They MUST be properly tattooed or tagged with the proper identification. For more information about the National Scrapies Database call the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 614-856-4735. 7. No feed or bedding will be provided. 8. NO DOGS are allowed in the barns or show arena. NO EXCEPTIONS. 9. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their animals. 10. Any person not acting in an honorable manner will be asked to leave the fairgrounds immediately and not to return for the remainder of the show. 11. The Defiance County Agricultural Society & Fairgrounds and members of the show committee will not be held responsible for loss, damage, theft, injury or illness to animal(s) or equipment, or person(s) attending the show. Entries will be judged on merit only. (See inside-back page for entry form.)

Merchants Display

SUPERINTENDENT: John Fifer 419-899-4730 or 419-438-6163 There will be ample room for merchants to display their products at the Defiance County Fair. Space for display must be contracted with the Secretary/Treasurer or Chairman of Concessions at least two weeks prior to fair date. Merchants will be displaying their products in two buildings. Set up is Friday, August 16, 2013 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Release time is after 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2013.

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DEFIANCE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR

Junior fair royalty will be named on Aug. 19

Junior Fairboard & Officers

Abigail Friend Lindsey Skinne Gabrielle Friend Kristine Culler

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Hailey Baldwin Burton Bassett Jacob Buchholz Kaylee Clemens Abygail Clemens Jake Clevenger Brittany Conkey Emily Culler Ethan Friend QuintinGraves C.J. Higbea Craig Higbea Kaleb Holtsberry

Payton Hugg Destiney Kittle Chasity Kittle Maggie Kwiatkowski Desirae Mack Joshua Mansel-Pleydell Rose Mansel-Pleydell Alicia Meyer Maddi Price Chyanne Retcher Lucas Rohrs Blakelyn Sheets Madison Skinner

Morgan Barnett Jared Buchholz Alec Beavers Austin Davis Allison Flory Kelsey Hudnall Ryan Johnston

Ashley Peter Kaitlyn Rethmel Madison Siebenaler Jackalyn Siebenaler Rachel Wachtman Megan Wiles Kayleigh Zolman

Members

KRISTINE CULLER

GABRIELLE FRIEND

ABIGAIL FRIEND

One of the biggest fanfare events at the Defiance County Fair is the crowning of 4-H royalty, which will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the grandstand. Candidates for queen this year are: Kristine Culler, 17, of Edgerton; Gabrielle Friend, 16, of Hicksville; and Abigail Friend, 17, of Hicksville. There were no king applications. Culler, the daughter of Leslie and Melinda Culler, is entering her senior year at Fairview High School. She has been a member of the Farmer Agriculturists 4-H Club for 11 years. She has taken projects in beef, swine, sheep, clothing, food and nutrition and healthy living. She plans to attend the University of Wyoming, majoring in animal nutrition and agricultural marketing. “I give credit to my participation in Ohio 4-H for giving me the opportunities that encouraged me toward a degree in animal nutrition,” Culler said. “I have taken animals throughout my 4-H years. While raising a variety of livestock to show, I learned about nutrition and how important it is to the overall well-

being and health of an animal. 4-H has also contributed to my overall leadership skills.” Gabrielle Friend, the daughter of Jeff and Lisa Friend, is entering her junior year at Hicksville High School. She has been a member of the Defiance County Clever Clovers 4-H group for 12 years. During her time in 4-H, she has taken projects in clothing, food and nutrition, collectibles, fine arts, child development, sheep, beef, poultry and gardening. Gabrielle Friend hopes to have a job in the art field, stating that her involvement in 4-H art projects and school art classes have helped her get closer to her goal. “4-H has contributed to my self-respect, concerns for others, and career plans in many ways,” she said. “4-H is the number one thing that has influenced my life forever. I have learned how to be responsible, communicate better with others and how to become a leader.” Abigail Friend, the daughter of Jeff and Lisa Friend, is a 2013 graduate of Hicksville High School. She has been a member of the Defiance County Clever

Clovers 4-H Club for 13 years. Among the 4-H project she has taken are furniture recycling, teen leadership, healthy living, clothing, food and nutrition, self-determined, shooting sports, genealogy, ropes, beef, poultry, sheep, swine and home decor. She plans on attending the University of Findlay, majoring in large animal veterinary with a minor in animal husbandry and production. “4-H has impacted my life greatly,” Abigail Friend said. “I have learned so many things through 4-H, that I would have never learned anywhere else. People may think that 4-H is all about taking animals, cooking and sewing, but it is so much more than that. 4-H is a program that excels you in responsibility, leadership and communication skills. Responsibility is the main thing I have learned. You must be responsible for what you do.” Each applicant has her application reviewed and scored by four 4-H Advisory Council members and completed an interview with three judges from the community.

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Auxiliary Members

Jr. Fairboard Advisors

Connie Higbea Jill Speiser, Jeff Holtsberry

Senior Fairboard Advisors to Junior Fairboard

Jerry Sanders (Committee Co-Chair) Yvonne Blosser (Committee & Sale Co-Chair) Angie Etchen (Sale Co-Chair) Mary Bishop Jeff Rohlf Mitch Troyer Don Retcher Lavon Wiles Brian Crittenden Jeff Holtsberry Corey Maassel

FFA Advisors

Don Hammersmith, Ayersville FFA Eric Hite, Four County FFA Bryan Etzler, Tinora FFA Meredith Wolfe, Fairview FFA

OSU Extension Staff

Bruce Clevenger, Ag & Natural Resources Teresa Johnson, 4-H Youth Development Chris Comden, Extension Associate Deb Walters, Extension Associate Vickie Griffith, Program Assistant Ralph Barbee, Research Assistant Kaitlyn Rethmel Program Assistant

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8:30 AM Jr. Fair Horse Show (Halter, Rail, Performance, Veratility) . . .Horse Arena 12:00 Noon 4-H Club Booth Set-up 9:00 AM Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 1 - 4 PM Cloverbud Show-N-Tell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 10-11:30 AM Carnival Games by 4-H Teen Leaders. . . . . . . . .Strausbaugh Arena 4 - 9 PM Junior Fair Livestock Move-In

7:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Noon

1:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM

8:00 AM 9:00 AM 1 - 4 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 8:00 PM

10 AM-Noon Face Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi Purpose Building 11 AM - 1 PM Make Your Own Snack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi Purpose Building 2 - 4 PM Face Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi Purpose Building SatuRdaY, auguSt 172:00 PM Junior Fair Sheep Judging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Swine Weigh-In - Swine Barn 3-5 PM SK Worm Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi Purpose Building Sheep Weigh-In - Sheep Barn 5:00 PM Junior Fair Swine Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Goat Weigh-In - Goat Barn 6:00 PM Scavenger Hunt & Prizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff’s Office Jr. Fair Booths must be in place 7:00 PM Jr. Fair Decorated Rabbit & Poultry Contest . . . .Strausbaugh Arena Jr. Fair Poultry Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . Strausbaugh Show Arena 7:00 PM Free Sno Cones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff’s Office FFA & FCCLA Still Project Judging . . . . . . . . .Multipurpose Building 7:45 PM Cloverbud 4-H Pledge Demonstration . . . Strausbaugh Show Arena Cattle Weigh-In Jr. Fair Dog Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena wedneSdaY, auguSt 21Sheep Lead and Costume Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 11:00 AM 4-H Fashion Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Citizen’s Tent Cornhole Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 3-5 PM SK Worm Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi Purpose Building

(Registration begins at 5:00 pm in Multi-Purpose Building) 4:30 PM Catholic Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midway Enertainment Tent 6:00 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM SundaY, auguSt 189:00 PM Devotional Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Jr. Fair Rabbit Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strausbaugh Show Arena Jr. Fair Horse Fun Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Arena 9:00 AM Straw Loading Contest (Sponsored by Ayersville FFA) . . . . . . . . . Infield 10:00 AM Kids' Pedal Pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 3:00 PM Jr. Fair Goat Showmanship, Fun & Market Classes . . .Strausbaugh Arena 5:00 PM Livestock Show Arena reserved for Beef Show exhibitor practice 6:00 PM Strausbaugh Arena reserved for Goat Show exhibitor practice

10:00 AM 4 - 7 PM Jr. Fair Goat Judging (ADGA sanctioned) . . Strausbaugh Show Arena 5:30 PM Jr. Fair Beef Cattle Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena 9 PM - 12 AM Presentation of Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Antique Tractor Parade Parade of Junior Fair Youth Organizations 6:00 AM-9 AM Crowning of 4-H Royalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand 6:00 AM-Noon Show of Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand 1:00 PM 4-H/Fairview Young Farmers Pig Catch . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandstand Noon

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Jr. Fair Horse Show (Driving & Contesting). . . . . . . . . .Horse Arena Open Sheep Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Animal Calling Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Mutton Bustin' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Barn Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strausbaugh Arena

tHuRSdaY, auguSt 22Open Class Swine Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Open Class Fun Goat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strausbaugh Arena Ag Olympics for Defiance Co. FFA Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infield Feeder Calf Auction for Support Price Junior Fair Sweepstakes Showmanship Contest. . Horse Show Arena

FRidaY, auguSt 23Junior Fair Livestock Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Arena Animal Release for Goats, Rabbits, Poultry Jr. Fair Horse Mini Show ($5 entry) Animal Release for Beef, Dairy, Sheep

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GENERAL GUIDELINES Exhibitors are responsible for reviewing both the general guidelines and individual departments guidelines.

Defiance County Junior Fair Departments: Dept. 100 Horses Dept. 600 Sheep Dept. 200 Poultry Dept. 700 Goats Dept. 300 Rabbits Dept. 800 Swine Dept. 400 Dairy Dept. 900 Dogs Dept. 500 Beef Animal Possession Dates: Steers (Market Beef/Dairy) January 1st Pullets, Fancy Chickens April 1st Turkeys May 15th Ducks, Geese May 1st Rabbit Meat Pens July 1st Rabbits (Single Breeding, Doe/Litter, Pet) June 1st Goats (Market Dairy, Boer) June 1st Swine June 1st Horse/Pony June 1st Sheep June 1st Feeders (not born before 3/1) June 1st Chickens July 15th Pheasants July 15th 4-H and FFA Dual Membership Policy: Ohio 4-H members are often also FFA members, sometimes within the same county and sometimes in an adjacent county. These members especially need to keep in mind the 4-H policy about 4-H projects being separate from school projects. To keep work in both organizations clearly separate, 4-H members are advised to take different species in the two organizations or, at the very least, to take market animals in one and breeding animals in the other. See allowable and not allowable examples. 4-H Member Allowable Market Steer Allowable Market Steer Not Allowable Market Sheep

FFA Member Market Hog Beef Breeding Market Sheep

Market Animal Tagging: 1. Cattle must have halters and be secured in trailer at Central Tagging. 2. Market animals must be castrated and healed by check in date at County Fair. May not have any testicular tissue at check in. 3. Each Junior Fair market exhibit must be identified at the appropriate tagging time. Any changes must be approved by the Senior Fairboard Livestock Committee. Market Steers: January Tagging & Weigh-In at the Fairgrounds. Goats, Swine, Sheep, Feeder Calves: June Tagging Rabbits: All rabbits except meat pen of three are required to come to June tagging. Does for the Doe and Litter class may come to either the June tagging or the July Skillathon. Meat pen rabbits are required to bring their animals to the July Skillathon. 4. Exhibitors may tag one extra animal for each market entry made. One additional animal may be tagged in the family's name. 5.Junior Fair members must show market animals as they were tagged. Members may not switch animals with a family member. 6.Sheep Pen of Two do not have to be determined until final weigh-in at the fair. 7. Should something prevent the exhibitor from showing the original market animal that was entered, the exhibitor may show the extra animal that was tagged in his/her name or in the family’s name. (Ex: The exhibitor may not show an animal tagged in a sibling’s name.) 8. All non Defiance County tags will be removed/cut from the animal’s ear at weigh in at the fair. Exception to this would be scrapie tags and TB tags. Ohio Best tags will remain.

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Animal Check-In at Fair: 1. Livestock Check-in is Friday before the start of the Fair from 4:00pm – 9:00pm. Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Please enter at the main gate by the Grandstand. 2. Pen assignments for all Junior Fair exhibits will be made by Barn Superintendent. Any changes in these pen assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project. 3. Weighing of livestock will be conducted by the following schedule. All animals must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection at the time of livestock check-in. Hogs 7:00 a.m. Saturday Sheep - 11:00 a.m. Saturday Goats - 11:30 a.m. Saturday Cattle - 1:00 p.m. Saturday Animal and Still Project Release Time: Livestock Release Times for animals going home BeefBetween 9pm - Midnight on Friday Dairy - Between 9pm - Midnight on Friday Sheep - Between 9pm - Midnight on Friday Goats - Between 4pm - 7pm on Friday Rabbits - Between 4pm - 7pm on Friday Poultry - Between 4pm - 7pm on Friday Horses - Between 6am - 9am on Saturday • Each exhibitor must clean his or her stall/pen prior to leaving the fairgrounds. Exhibitor must check out with a Barn representative. Pens must be cleaned by 12 noon on Saturday. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting current year premiums and eligibility for exhibition with that species for the following year. Evaluation of the stalls/pens will be done by the Barn Supervisor. • Cattle Exhibitor Last Day Clean-up Responsibilities: All Cattle Exhibitors must remove bedding back two feet from the rail and side of barn. Must remove all gates, post, wire and gates and put in proper places. This must be completed by 9:00 am on Saturday morning. Premiums will be forfeited for those not complying with this rule. • Animals going through the livestock sale, direct or custom will be released Friday night. • Exhibitors (except cattle) will have between 6:00 am and Noon to clean pens and take animals home. • The Swine barn will be closed Friday evening when the truck arrives to allow the sale committee to load out animals. No one is allowed in the swine barn during this time on Friday. The swine barn will re-open after all animals are loaded out. • Still projects will not be released until Saturday morning at 6:00 am. Code of Conduct At Junior Fair events, shows and activities, members are representing their youth organization. The 4-H membership agreement extends to all organized Junior Fair activities. The Livestock Committee, in communication with the Extension Educator, will handle behavior and disciplinary action at the Fair as necessitated by a member's inappropriate and/or unlawful behavior. Junior Fair Eligibility Guidelines 1. All Defiance County Junior Fair exhibitors must successfully meet all requirements of their youth organization before being eligible to exhibit for competition. Specific guidelines are as follows: 2. Defiance County 4-H – Exhibitors must be between the ages of eight and nineteen years. An exhibitor is eligible when he/she reaches the age of at least eight years and enrolled in the third grade as of January 1st of the same year. Eligibility ends when an exhibitor reaches the age of nineteen years as of December 31st of the same year in which an entry is made. 3. Defiance County FFA – Entries are open to regularly enrolled high school agricultural students and enrolled

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in their school FFA chapter of the same year in which an entry is made. 4. Defiance County FCCLA – Entries are open to regularly enrolled high school family consumer science students and enrolled in their school FCCLA chapter of the same year in which an entry is made. Health Papers and Requirements: 1. Health papers are no longer required for the Defiance County Fair. Animals from out of state must follow all ODA health guidelines. 2. Poultry Pullorum Testing - must be performed on yearly basis for any returning poultry. All turkeys, chickens and gamebirds must: (1) Originate directly from a flock or hatchery which is a participant in the National Poultry Improvement Plan for the eradication of disease and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (2) Originate directly from a flock which has had a negative test for Pullorum/Foul Typhoid disease within 90 days preceding the opening date of exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (3) Have had a negative test for Pullorum/ Foul Typhoid disease within ninety days preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph. * NOTE: If chickens and turkeys are from a pullorum free hatchery and are mixed with non-pullorum free flock they must have a pullorum test before fair. 3. Feeder Calf Vaccinations Feeder calves will continue to be vaccinated at Central Tagging. Minimum Weights 1. Feeder Calves Min/Max Weight: The minimum weight for beef and dairy feeders is 280 pounds. The maximum weight is 650 pounds. Feeders must fall in this weight range to be eligible to show at the Defiance County Junior Fair and participate in the Livestock Sale. Feeders not in the required weight range will be sent home. 2. Animals not meeting the minimum weight guidelines may NOT be shown in any junior fair class. Underweight animals will be sent home. 3. Swine not meeting the minimum wight are required to go home on weigh-in between the hours of 6-9 p.m. 4. Exhibitor may request one “re-weigh” – which must be done immediately. The animal will exit the scale and re-enter. Minimum Weights: Beef/Dairy Steers 850 pounds Swine 180 pounds Market/Dairy Boer Goats 50 pounds Sheep 90 pounds Feeder Calves Min: 280 lbs - Max: 650 lbs General Guidelines: Entries: 1. Class Time Limit: There is a two-minute time limit for all exhibitors to be in the show arena. Time begins when the announcer first calls for the class to begin entering the arena. After two minutes or if all exhibitors are in the arena before the two minutes, the gate is closed and the class is started. 2. *Unable to Show Animal: If an exhibitor is unable to show his/her animal due to health concern, another current Jr. Fair exhibitor may be permitted to show the animal based upon PRIOR approval with the Barn Supervisor. In cases where an exhibitor has more than one animal in the same class, another current Jr. Fair exhibitor may be permitted to show the animal. In either case - the exhibitor must have PRIOR approval from the Barn supervisor and notify the announcer stand who is showing that animal. Note: Member must show his/her own animal in a livestock class in order to be eligible to participate in the livestock sale. 3. Jr. Fair exhibitors must show classes as entered on

pen card. May not switch classes at Fair. The Barn Superintendent may switch an exhibitor’s class if not entered in appropriate class. 4. All Jr. Fair exhibits must be wholly the work of the club member & shall have been prepared during the project year. 5. No Livestock entries can be shown at the Defiance County Junior Fair that have been shown in another county Junior Fair Show. 6. No animal may be shown in more than one class in the Junior Fair. Exceptions: Showmanship, horse classes, goat mother/daughter classes, and born/raised classes. Number of Entries: Horses: Exhibitors are allowed two horses at the County Fair. Exception: Production classes. Class limits: Exhibitors must register a minimum of one class per horse. Exhibitors may register a maximum of eight (8) riding classes plus one showmanship and or one grooming class for a total of ten (10) classes regardless of the number of horses entered. Classes many be any combination of riding and performance classes. Poultry: Exhibitors are limited to eight entries total (no more than two entries per class). Rabbits: Exhibitors are allowed seven rabbits with a max of two entries/class. Exhibitors can enter up to two rabbits per class ( a maximum of 2 bucks and 2 does per breed, as single breeding rabbits). Exhibitors may tag one alternate rabbit per breed, one buck and one doe, as single breeding rabbits. Exhibitors may tag one alternate meat class rabbit per exhibitor (ex; one roaster total, one meat pen total-3). Alternate must be of same breed as rabbit tagged. Dairy: Maximum of two entries per class. Beef: Maximum of two entries per class. Sheep: Exhibitors are allowed to show up to four single market lambs and two pen of two for a total not to exceed 8 market sheep. Goat: Each 4-H member may exhibit up to two goats in any of the breeding classes, and a maximum of 2 wether goats may be exhibited. Limit seven goats per member. Swine: Exhibitors are allowed to show up to four market swine - any combination of barrows or gilts. Barn: 1. Clean Pen: Each exhibitor must clean his/her stall/ pen prior to leaving the fairgrounds. Exhibitor must check out with a Barn representative. Pens must be cleaned by 12 noon on Saturday. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting current year premiums and eligibility for exhibition with that species for the following year. Evaluation of the stalls/pens will be done by the Barn Supervisor. 2. Pens, aisles and animals must be kept clean during fair week. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting current year premiums and elgibility for exhibition with that species for the following year. Evaluation of the stalls/pens will be done by the Barn Supervisor. 3. Couches/Furniture are NOT permitted in any barn. (Picnic tables are allowed.) 4. All livestock barns will be closed to the public at 11:00 pm. 5. Clean Pen: A trophy will be awarded to an exhibitor in each of the beef, sheep, swine, goats, horse, rabbits, poultry and dairy departments doing the best job keeping their animal, pen and aisle clean. Award is determined by the Barn Supervisor. 6. Please review the clean pen guidelines. 7. All animal washing and grooming must be done in designated areas. (wash rack and grooming area) 8. Junior Fair members and or family members are not to feed other member’s animals without permission. 9. All stall decorations, stall cards, signs, etc are to be removed by noon on Saturday in addition to stalls/ pens being cleaned or forfeit all premiums. 10. Jr. Fair livestock barns will close on Friday evening when the livestock truck is there for loading

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of market animals. Jr. Fair members and the general public are not to enter the barns at this time to allow the Barn Supervisors to load animals. Project Requirements: 1. All Defiance County 4-H and FFA members with an animal project exhibiting at the Defiance County Fair are required to attend a quality assurance session. Members with a horse project must attend a separate session specific to those projects. 2. All Junior Fair exhibitors (4-H and FFA) must complete a livestock skillathon prior to the county fair. Showmanship: 1. Show attire may not include a farm name and or advertisement for a farm, breeder, etc. It is at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to ask an exhibitor to change clothing for a class. 2. Any exhibitor showing misconduct or poor showmanship in the show ring, the show area, or barns will have full forfeiture of premiums by decision of the Junior Fairboard and the Junior Fair Supervisors. 3. Exhibitor must show their own animal (except for poultry) for showmanship according to Jr. Fair records 4. The following Showmanship Classes apply to all Departments. Senior Showmanship - 16 - 19 years old as of January 1 of current year intermediate Showmanship - 13 - 15 years old as of January 1 of current year Junior Showmanship - 12 years old and younger as of January 1 of current year Beginner Showmanship - Any age but limited to those exhibitors who are taking that species as a junior fair project for the first time General: 1. Goat/Rabbit/Poultry Shows: Spectators will no longer be allowed to bring chairs to sit on the sidewalk around the Strausbaugh Show Arena (per request of show judges). The Fairboard will provide additional bleachers. 2. CURFEW: The Defiance County Fair Board passed a 12:30 AM curfew every night of the fair 3. PASSES: All exhibitors receiving a premium for a Junior Fair Project and all volunteer advisors must purchase a pass which is good at the entrance gate to the fairgrounds for the week. 4. Any medications that need to be administered to animals during the fair must be coordinated with the county fair vet prior to administering the medication.

A DUNF form must be completed. Medication may not be performance enhancing. 5. Livestock show arenas may be closed at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor in order to properly prepare arena for a livestock show. Times will be posted in the barns and at the show arena. Jr. Fair members are asked to respect these times and not exercise their animals in the show arenas. 6. All Junior Fair exhibitors participating in the feeder calf support price sale and or the junior fair livestock sale are to present a clean animal and be dressed in proper show attire. The Barn Supervisor reserves the right to move an exhibitor to the bottom of the sale order and ask the exhibitor to wear appropriate attire. Absent from Livestock Show or Sale: All members are expected to be in attendance at their species show and sale. If you are planning on being absent from the show or sale during the Defiance County Fair for your particular species, you must submit a written letter to the Extension office before August 15th to be reviewed by the Livestock and Sale Committee. This letter must state your species, the date of the absence, and your reason in detail. We realize that there are things which cannot be avoided, and that is why this policy has been established. School, College, Work, Sports Practice, and the like are unacceptable excuses, and you will not be permitted to have your project shown or sold at the fair. We have far too many members abusing the Jr. Fair Sale, using it as an opportunity to make “Easy Money”. The end result is that both the parents and members completely miss the point of the educational project which was the original intent of the projects, county fair, and sale. To sell at the Defiance County Fair is strictly a privilege and not an inherent right of Jr. Fair Members. Before submitting a written letter, please take a good look at what your priorities are. NOTE: For completion of 4-H Livestock projects, members are not required to show or sell at the fair, however their Fair participation is highly encouraged as an important part of the educational process. Grooming Practices: 1. Slick Shaving Rule: Livestock Committee will check the hair on the top five hogs out of each class when they are penned. If hog is found to have less than ½ inch hair on any part of the main body (from the front of the shoulders to the tail) the hog will immediately be disqualified and marked. Any hog disqualified in the ring will not be allowed to sell in the livestock sale and must go direct. May not replace with another

animal in the livestock sale. 2. Unethical fitting shall include any cutting or tearing of the hide, cutting or tearing underneath the hide or removal of tissue in any attempt to alter the shape or appearance. It shall also include attempts to disrupt or change normal dental development, dyeing or coloring hair, adding artificial tailheads, switches, polls, hair and heels, as well as any attempt to change the conformation and degree of firmness, by administration of fluids or air internally or externally in a liquid, solid or gaseous state. Transparent grooming materials only may be used. Hoof and hock coloring will be not be allowed. No artificial coloration of any body part will be permitted. 3. All exhibitors, their immediate family and any other parties involved in the unethical fitting and showing of an animal will be barred from exhibiting or showing at this fair and will forfeit all premiums, prize money and awards won in any junior fair and/or open class division. 4. During the fair, exhibit will be cared for, groomed, washed and clipped by the exhibitor. An exhibitor may receive assistance in the care, grooming, and preparation of the livestock entered in the junior livestock show, provided that the assistance shall be limited to explanation or demonstration provided by the following: (1) Family members; (2) Household members; (3) Advisors or adult volunteers of 4-H or FFA in the exhibitor’s club or county; (4) Vocational agriculture instructors; (5) County extension agents; (6) Department representatives; (7) Veterinarians; (8) Members of the exhibitor’s 4-H club, FFA chapter, or other youth organizations; (9) Guest speakers of the 4-H, FFA, or other youth organizations. 5. For any violation of this rule, the exhibit may be barred from the show, sent home, premium forfeited, and will not be allowed to exhibit in the livestock department the following year. The junior fair supervisor of the department will consult with the participant and his advisor before taking the appropriate actions. 6. Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding, age, ownership, custody and any other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and deception. 7. To maintain a high degree of confidence and integrity in the livestock shows, the agricultural society reserves the right to disqualify any animal fitted in an unethical manner and disqualify the exhibitor and the exhibitor’s assistants who fitted the animal involved. Clean Pen Practices: All livestock pens must be kept clean and presentable

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at all times to make a favorable impression for visitors and potential Livestock Sale buyers. Therefore the following guidelines will be implemented at the Defiance County Junior Fair. 1. Livestock pens must be cleaned at a minimum of once daily and may be cleaned by the exhibitor or family member. 2. Pens will be inspected on a daily basis. 3. Pens determined not to be presentable will receive a verbal warning from a member of the Clean Pen Committee. 4. The Clean Pen Committee shall consist of: Barn Supervisor, Chair of the Senior Fair Livestock Committee and the Extension 4-H Educator. 5. The pen will be expected to clean within two hours of receiving the verbal warning. Clean Pen Penalty for Non-Compliance: If the pen is not cleaned to the satisfaction of the Committee within the two hour period, the Clean Pen Committee may consider any or all of the following items for non-compliance. • Withhold the exhibitor’s premiums for that species • Revoke exhibitor’s right to participate in the livestock sale • Declare an exhibitor ineligible for awards • Recall awards received by the exhibitor Grievance Policy 1. In the question of any Junior Fair rule violation, the following due process will be used: parties will be expected to abide by the decision(s) made by the Grievance Committee. Once a situation is acted upon by the Grievance Committee, the decision(s) made by the committee will be final. Any decision will be delivered in writing within 48 hours of making the decision to all parties involved. 2. All The Grievance Committee meetings shall be taped. The Grievance Committee shall consist of: Three members of the Senior Fair Livestock Committee (Chair , Barn Superintendent & one other member) One Junior Fair Board Advisor One Extension Educator Two Junior Fairboard Officers 3. A written grievance (use form provided at Junior Fair Board Office) must be submitted to the Barn Superintendent and/or the Senior Fair Board Office (on the fairgrounds) within 24 hours of the occurrence in a sealed envelope, labeled to the attention grievance committee. The grievance must be accompanied by a protest fee of $100, which is retained by the Senior Fair Board if the protest is not sustained. Retained money will be donated to the Junior Fair Board at the conclusion of the Fair. 4. The Grievance Committee will notify the party(ies) grieved against. The party(ies) will have an opportunity to reply in writing within 24 hours of notification. Written correspondence shall be turned in to the Barn Supervisor or the Senior Fair Board office (on the fairgrounds). 5. The grievance will be taken under advisement by the Grievance Committee within 48 hours after notification. Advisement: A spokesperson from each side of the grievance will have the opportunity to present their statement to the Grievance Committee. The exhibitor and/or party(ies) involved may be questioned by the Grievance Committee. Unless a specific penalty is stated in a rule/ regulation, the Grievance Committee can consider any or all of the following: --Lower the exhibitor’s letter grade one letter --Withhold the exhibitor’s premium --Declare an exhibitor ineligible for awards --Revoke exhibitor’s right to participate in the livestock sale --Recall awards received by the exhibitor --Revoke State Fair showing rights. --Ban exhibitor from showing in future Defiance Co Fairs

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Garden tractor pull slated Individuals wanting to show off exactly how much power their tractors have are welcome to take part in the Fairview FFA’s Garden Tractor Pull at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Defiance County Fair. Weigh-in for the pull is at noon at the grandstand. Entry forms for the event are available at www.defiancefair.com under the grandstand events tab. Drivers must wear long pants

and shoes. Helmets are mandatory. No sandals or open toe shoes are allowed. All drivers must also sign a liability waiver. If the driver is a minor, then a parent must sign the form. There are three divisions for the pull: stock, twin stock and modified. Drivers may be allowed to take a second pull if they are not satisfied with the first pull in the class.

Victoria Rohlf walks her goat through the show arena during the 2012 junior fair livestock sale at the Defiance County Fair.

Livestock sale order announced The dedication and hard work for many 4-H and FFA members pays off at the fair, especially during the junior fair livestock sale starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 at the livestock show arena. Individuals interested in purchasing an animal can sign up for bidding numbers during the show. Credit cards will be accepted at the sale. This year’s sale order is: swine,

kiss the queen, beef steers, dairy steers, beef feeder calves, dairy feeder calves, goats, rabbits, geese and ducks, turkeys, chickens, sheep and lactating animals. For the kiss the queen event, individuals will bid to get a “kiss” from the junior fair queen. Grand champion and reserve grand champions will be among the first in each category to be auctioned off.

The Fairview FFA's Garden Tractor Pull will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Defiance County Fair in Hicksville.

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Cooper Farms offer new ‘pig experience’ Fairgoers may go hog wild for the Cooper Farms Pig Experience coming to the Defiance County Fair in Hicksville. The pig experience gives fairgoers the opportunity for the “on the farm” experience seeing firsthand how pigs are born and raised. The display will be in a high-traffic area in a covered building so fairgoers can easily circle around the exhibit. It also will not be near other livestock areas to not disrupt the flow of traffic in these areas. Two Cooper Farms sows will be brought to the fair in self-contained displays. The sows will be due to give birth to a litter of piglets during the fair, allowing individuals to see how sows are housed immediately before and after giving birth. The experience has been approved by Ohio Department of Agriculture veterinarian Tony Forshey. A representative with Cooper Farms will be with the sows during the fair owners to oversee the care of the sows and piglets as well as answer any questions the public may have. A licensed veterinarian and medical staff will also be at

Holly Hire, a Defiance County 4-H alumni and a graduate from the Ohio State University with a degree in animal sciences, works for Cooper Farms with sow research and development. Here

the fair display while the sows are giving birth. Fairgoers will to be allowed to touch the pigs. The sows and piglets will not

Hire holds a piglet born during the pig experience at the Paulding County Fair in Paulding this year. Cooper Farms is bringing the pig experience to the Defiance County Fair as well.

be able to return to Cooper Farms because of biosecurity standards after the fair. The company will work with local farmers to arrange

for care of the animals, who will be raised to park weight. Pork from the animals will then be donated back to the community.

Contest to ‘scare’ up some fun

A woman straightens up the shirt of a scarecrow in front of the livestock show arena during the Defiance County Fair in Hicksville in 2012. This junior fair will once again feature a scarecrow contest for youth groups and businesses. The scarecrows will be on display at the fairgrounds.

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Scarecrows will be making an appearance at the Defiance County fair as the scarecrow contest returns to the fairgrounds. This year there will be two categories individuals can enter their creations in: youth organization and business. Entries will be grouped by category before judging. The entry fee for the contest is $5, and individuals are asked to register before Aug. 9. Checks should be make payable to the Defiance County Junior Fairboard. Scarecrows need to be both wind and waterproof with a maximum height of six feet. Individuals can use any materials to make their scarecrows. Scarecrows can also have any theme but must be family-friendly as they will be on display outside the show arena during the fair.

Finished scarecrows must be delivered to the multi-purpose building between 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Judging will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Prizes will be awarded to the first-place scarecrow in each category. A $25 cash prize will be given to the youth organization with a plaque given to the winning business. Those individuals who wish to keep their scarecrows after the fair, must pick them up between 6 a.m.noon Saturday, Aug. 24. Those scarecrows that are not picked up will be donated to a worthy cause. For more information or an entry form for the scarecrow contest, contact the Defiance County OSU Extension Office at 419-782-4771 or visit http:/go.osu.edu/contests.

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Defiance County 4-H Clubs Head

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4-H is:

• The youth development branch of Ohio State University • Guides young people to grow to be responsible, skilled adults • A non-formal educational program for youth • A fun and educational club environment experienced with friends at meetings, social activities, tour, camps & fairs • 4-H projects include rockets, dogs, cats, shooting sports, exploring the outdoors, tree, ponds, birds, art, acting, puppetry, cake decorating and many more. It's not just cows, plows and cooking!

How to join 4-H

• Find a club to join. What 4-H Clubs are your friends in? • Contact the club advisor. If you need help choosing a 4-H club, contact the Extension Office. • Attend the 4-H Club's organizational meeting and complete the 4-H enrollment forms. Final deadline for new members is March 15. • Choose a project from the 4-H Family Guide. Family Guides are available from the 4-H Club advisor, OSU Extenstion Office or on line at. http://www.ohio4th. org/ - click on the Family Guide icon on the left hand side of the page. • Costs: Defiance county has a $5 4-H membership fee. 4-H Clubs may have additional dues. • Youth must be 8 years old (by January 1st of current year) AND in 3rd grade.

Clubs:

Apache Spirits B-Square Best In Northwest Black Swamp Buckeye Producers The Crew Country Customs Defiance Co. Clever Clovers Farmer Argiculturists Friendly Faces Green Acres Green Valley Hicksville Go-Getters Hicksville Herdsmen Little Buckeyes Mark Blue Ribbon Merry Workers Premium Production Saddle Slingers 4-H Horse Club Trailblazers Whippoorwills Wild Bunch

Advisor

Kathy Holtsberry Deanna Zimmerman Yvonne Blosser Tarah Shininger Connie Clinker Nicki Sweinhagen Beverly Singer Lisa Friend Melinda Culler Pat Hire Connie Higbea Sharon Klima Bridget Ruppert Beth Stuckey Julie Ruppert Jackie Zeedyk Gloria Shininger Danielle Limber or Amy Linebrink Tara Grimes Louise Schreiber Jeff Rohlf Sara Grant

Phone Number 419-899-4463 419-395-1924 419-542-6520 419-658-4049 419-899-2434 419-576-0842 419-428-4383 419-542-6526 419-658-2775 419-784-6346 419-428-3005 419-542-6536 419-899-4890 419-899-2498 419-399-9714 419-542-8208 419-899-4123 419-395-1006 419-980-5655 419-576-2160 419-658-8430 419-782-7828 419-784-6645

Contact the club advisor about joining his/her 4-H Club. Enrollment forms are available through the advisor or at the OSU Extension Office. Must have completed enrollment information by March 15, 2014.

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Mutton Bustin' will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the livestock show arena at the Defiance County Fair in Hicksville.

Hang on for wild ride: Mutton bustin' and animal-calling contest slated for Wednesday

One of the most popular contests for area youth will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 The Fairview Young Farmers' mutton bustin' is open to individuals age 5 and older that do not weigh more than 60 lbs. The weigh-in time is from 6-6:45 p.m. in the show arena. Members of the Fairview Young Farmers will oversee the contest, which will also be held in the livestock show arena. Contestants will not keep the sheep they ride. No sandals are allowed for participants. If sandals are worn the child will not be allowed to participate. There will be no exceptions to these rules. The Fairview Young Farmers suggest that children wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants when they ride. Prizes will be given to winning boys and girls. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Prior to the mutton bustin' is the

animal-calling contest at 6:45 p.m. at the show arena. The contest will happen in the show ring while contestants for the mutton bustin' are signing up for that contest outside of the show ring. Last year was the first year the contest was held, and it was very successful. Any animal (except humans) can be mimicked for the calling contest. Among the animals called last year were horses, goats, sheep, dogs, cats and chickens. This year's animal-calling contest will have three divisions: pee wee (up to age 10), junior (ages 11-16) and seniors (age 17 and older). Winners from each division will face off against each other to be named the winner of the contest. The winner will receive a $20 Cabela's gift card. No props are allowed during the animal calling contest, which is sponsored by the Defiance County Fashion & Nutrition Board.

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Defiance County Agricultural Society Livestock Committee Structure

Humane Treatment of Livestock

The Defiance County Agricultural Society believes participation in the junior fair program with an animal project should demonstrate the exhibitors’ ability, knowledge, and skill of that animal project. Livestock exhibitors should take pride in their responsibility to provide proper care for their animals by following the Ohio Farm Animal Care Commission’s (OFACC) Code of Practices as adopted by the Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC) not because the Code serves as mandatory rules for all junior fair livestock exhibitors at all county, independent and state fairs in Ohio, but because ethically it’s the right thing to do. Therefore, it is expected that .... 1. A person shall treat livestock in a humane manner and in accordance with acceptable commercial practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock. (Ohio Revised Code 901-19-11 Humane treatment of livestock) 2. All exhibitors shall comply with and abide by the policy statement and “code of practices” of the Ohio livestock coalition. (Ohio Revised Code 901-19-11 and stated below) 3. Junior Fair exhibitor will do his/her own work and only accept advice and support from others. 4. Junior Fair exhibitors will not use abusive or questionable techniques in the training, feeding, fitting and showing of my animals. 5. Junior fair exhibitors will not resort to fraudulent, illegal, or deceptive practices when fitting animals for show nor will exhibitors to allow parents, supervisors, or any other adult to employ such practices to exhibitor’s animal. 6. Junior Fair exhibitors will read and understand the rules of all animal shows they participate in. Inhumane treatment of livestock/animals at the Defiance County Fair will not be tolerated and violations should immediately be brought to the Barn Superintendent, Senior Fair Livestock Committee Chair or 4-H Youth Development Educator. See item #5 under Grievance Policy in the Junior Fair General Rules for penalties the Grievance Committee may consider for any violations. OFACC Code of Practices 1. To provide food, water and care necessary to protect the health and welfare of my animals. 2. To provide a safe and healthy environment for my animals that is clean, well ventilated and provides ample space. 3. To provide a well planned disease prevention program to protect the health of my herd or flock. This includes a strong veterinarian-client relationship. 4. To use humane and sanitary methods when it becomes necessary to dispose of my animals. 5. To make timely inspections of all animals to evaluate the health and ensure that all basic requirements are being met. 6. To ensure proper handling techniques are used to eliminate any undue stress or injury when manual manipulation is necessary. 7. To provide transportation for my animals that avoids undue stress or injury caused by overcrowding, excessive time in transit or improper handling when loading or unloading. 8. The willful mistreatment of my animals or the mistreatment of any animal will not be tolerated. In cases of mistreatment, I will notify the proper authorities. 9. To make management decisions based on scientific fact and to consider the welfare of my animals. 10. We encourage livestock producers to complete species-specific quality assurance programs.

(Revised January 2011)

Purpose: The Livestock Committee shall be responsible for the operations related to the various livestock events held during the Defiance County Fair (both junior and open class events). The activities of the Livestock Committee are the responsibility of the Senior Fairboard of Directors and therefore the Committee shall report to the Defiance County Senior Fairboard. Written minutes of committee meetings shall be kept on file with the Senior Fairboard. Membership of the Committee 1. The Senior Fairboard Executive Committee shall appoint the following: • Chair of the Livestock Committee - must be a Fairboard member. • Chair of the Sale Committee - must be a Fairboard member. • Barn Superintendents to each barn - must be a Fairboard member. 2. The Senior Fairboard will contract with a professional to handle all financial aspects of the Junior Fair Livestock Sale and Sale Committee. 3. The Livestock & Sale Committee will make recommendations to Senior Fairboard for barn assistants. All barn assistants must be approved bt the Senior Fairboard. No more than two community members per barn will be appointed as barn superintendents. 4. Junior Fairboard will assign members as appropriate to each barn. A listing of assignments shall be shared with Senior Fairboard. 5. The Fair Veterinarian and the Defiance County Extension staff are considered ex-officio members of this committee. They are expected to correspond with the Co-Chairmen of the committee related to mandated and recommended rule changes coming from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. They will also provide educational programming as requested. Assistant Barn Supervisor Qualifications: 1. Must submit a written application. 2. Must be 21 years of age. 3. Strongly encouraged to become a member of the Defiance Co. Agricultural Society. 4. Must complete the Ohio 4-H volunteer process through the OSU Extension Office. This includes a background check that must be paid by the volunteer. 5. Term is one year with no limit on the number of consecutive terms allowed. Additional Volunteers: 1. The Livestock & Sale Committee may secure additional volunteers to provide support to the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Recommend rule changes related to specific department to the Board of Directors. Rule changes for both open class and junior fair livestock shows must be adopted by the Board of Directors prior to being implemented. 2. Cleaning and setting up of respective barn(s) and show areas prior to the fair. This includes both the inside and outside of the building(s). 3. Assist with the disinfecting of the barn and reporting any maintenance or improvement requests to the department Superintendent. 4. Assisting the Sale Committee with tagging and weigh-in of market animals. 5. Provide assistance with collection of urine samples from Jr. Fair champion animals. 6. Run both the open class and junior fair livestock shows. This includes the determination of the number of classes as well as the assignment of animals to classes.

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7. In conjunction with the Sale Committee, loading out of market animals after the livestock sale. 8. Cleaning up and closing the buildings and show areas after the fair. Training: 1. Attend Quality Assurance training (annually) as required for all junior fair livestock participants. 2. The Co-Chairmen shall attend a training session on the safe handling of livestock, including those issues related to the transportation of market animals. All other committee members are encouraged to attend this training. Judges: 1. The Barn Superintendent shall be responsible for verbally securing a livestock judge for both junior fair and senior fair shows. 2. Contact information shall be given to the Extension Office to mail contract and show information. These operating guidelines may be amended at any time by official action of the Defiance County Agricultural Society Board of Directors. Revised by Committee 1/18/11 Approved by Senior Fairboard 2/15/11

Defiance County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Guidelines

All Junior Fair exhibitors participating in the feeder calf support price sale on Thursday evening and or the junior fair livestock sale are to present a clean animal and be dressed in proper show attire. The Barn Supervisor reserves the right to move an exhibitor to the bottom of the sale order and ask the exhibitor to wear appropriate attire. Bids: The Defiance County Livestock Sale Committee requires a $10 minimum for all add–on bids. Lactating Animals/Market Animals in the Livestock Sale: The Ohio Department of Agriculture defines lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats as market animals. Exhibitors with a lactating dairy animal or lactating dairy goat and not selling another market project will be able to go through the Livestock sale with their animal individually. This will be for a premium bid only. The Livestock Committee will allow young dairy goat doe kids/yearlings and young dairy heifers to participate in the livestock sale. Sale Order Number: The sale order of exhibitors is randomly assigned by the Livestock Sale software. Exhibitors missing their sale spot will be placed at the end of that species. 1. Market Livestock exhibitors shall be limited to one entry in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. An entry shall consist of an individual animal or a pen. Animals eligible to sell in the livestock sale will be: Poultry: Meat Chickens, Market Ducks, Market Geese and Market Turkeys Rabbits: Single Roasters or Meat Pen of Three. Beef: Dairy Market Steer, Beef Market Steer, Dairy Beef Feeder, Beef Feeder Sheep: Market Lamb and Pen of Two Market Lamb. Goats: Boer, Dairy or Pygmy Market Wether Goats Swine: Market Swine 2. Market Class Entry: Exhibitors must show their animal in a market class to be eligible to sale through the livestock sale. 3. Quality Assurance: All members exhibiting an animal project at the Defiance County Fair must attend a quality assurance session. 4. Sale Order: The sale order of exhibitors selling will be randomly assigned by the Livestock Sale software. The order of species is rotated on a yearly basis with the species selling last rotated to the top the following year.

5. Final Destination: Exhibitors must determine at check-in the final destination of all animals. Exhibitors will designate the animal that will be sold in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale at the time of weighin. The choices are: A. Direct Sale – Animal does not go through the sale ring. The designated processor will take the animal and pay support price. B. Sale Ring – Animal will go through sale ring and receive the support price plus premium bid. Exhibitor is allowed one trip through sale ring. C. Custom – The exhibitor has made previous arrangements for a local butcher shop to process the animal. Exhibitor may not send a grand or reserve champion animal for custom processing. D. Home – Exhibitor will take animal home at completion of fair. E. Exceptions: The only exception will be if a nondesignated animal becomes grand or reserve champion. In that instance, the exhibitor will sell the grand or reserve champion animal in the sale instead of the animal designated at the weigh-in. F. Feeder Calves: The exhibitors of grand and reserve feeder calves are not required to sell animal through the ring and must notify the sale committee by 9:00 pm on Monday evening as to whether or not the animal will be going through the livestock sale ring. 6. Attendance at Livestock Sale Required: For the privilege of selling a market animal in the Livestock Sale, the exhibitor must present his/her own project for sale. Exceptions must be presented at least two (2) days prior to sale day to the Sale Committee. Sporting events and practice will not be considered as situations warranting an exception. 7. Terminal vs. Partial Terminal Shows: A. Terminal Show: All animals exhibiting in the show must go directly to slaughter. Defiance County Terminal Shows: Swine Show B. Partial Terminal Show: Only the grand and reserve champion animals are required to go through the livestock sale ring and then directly to slaughter. Defiance County Partial Terminal Shows: Poultry, Rabbits, Beef, Sheep, Goats C. Non Terminal Show: No livestock is required to be slaughtered. Defiance County Non Terminal Shows: The feeder calf show exhibitors may choose to sell a feeder calf through the livestock sale and must notify Barn Supervisor at time of check-in if selling their feeder calf. 8. Should fraud, or deception, and proof, as determined by the agricultural society, be discovered after the animal or animals have been shown and prior to the sale, such animal(s) shall not be permitted to sell. Any placings in the show shall be vacated. NO animals will move up. Any animal suspected of being tampered with or suspected of containing drugs will be detained until the investigation is complete. 9. Should violation be discovered after the sale or if the carcass is condemned at the packing plant for any reason, it shall be grounds for disqualification from the show. Additionally, all fair premiums and sale money shall be forfeited and the loss of the animal be incurred by the exhibitor. Market value proceeds received from the packing company will be returned to packing company and all sale premiums will be retained by the Sale Committee. 10. Failure to comply with any of these Rules would result in dismissal from ALL Defiance County Fair Activities for one (1) year and forfeit premiums, awards, and would result in an incomplete. 11. All grand and reserve champion market animals will go to a local processor for slaughter. These animals will receive a premium bid only. If buyer wishes to purchase the dressed meat, he/she must contact the processor outside of the Livestock Sale. 12. Exhibitor’s Responsibility: A. Exhibitors will be responsible for their animals until they are loaded. B. Exhibitors are responsible for thanking his/her buyer(s) in a timely manner.

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Junior Fair Horse Show

Department 100 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 @ 8:30 am (Halter, rail classes, performance classes and versatility) Wednesday, August 21, 2013 @ 4:30 pm (Driving and gymkhana classes) ALL OTHER DEFIANCE COUNTY HORSE PROGRAM RULES PRIOR TO THIS PRINTING ARE NULL AND VOID. Violation of rules as printed will result in any or all of the following. - Member project may be sent home immediately - Withhold the exhibitor’s premium - Recall awards received by the exhibitor - Declare an exhibitor ineligible for awards - Revoke State Fair showing rights - Ban exhibitor from showing in future Defiance County Fairs The Ownership and General Rules section from the Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows (4-H 179), Copyright 2012 have been reprinted for this packet. All Defiance County junior fair horse exhibitors are required to review the Uniform Horse Rules (4-H 179) in its entirety along with any general guidelines set forth by the Defiance County Agricultural Society. PURPOSE OF THE UNIFORM RULES The Uniform Rules are required for 4-H horse shows throughout the state of Ohio. In a horse program as large as Ohio, consistency of rules is very important for smooth operation of the program. However, we also realize that due to the variations in

size and organization of the horse clubs, counties need the right to add to these rules to meet local needs. Therefore, the Defiance County Senior Fair Livestock Committee and/or the local 4-H extension educator have the final say in adding to these rules for local shows. However, when the 4-H member comes to the state horse show, these rules will be strictly followed, or if changes are made to these rules, they will be written out and given to all exhibitors. All Junior Fair horse exhibitors and a parent/guardian must attend a Defiance County Horse rules session conducted by the Horse Barn Superintendent(s). See 4-H Calendar for dates. Clean Pen Guidelines: All livestock pens must be kept clean and presentable at all times to make a favorable impression for visitors and potential Livestock Sale buyers. Therefore the following guidelines will be implemented at the Defiance County Junior Fair. 1. Clean Pen: Each exhibitor must clean his or her stall/pen prior to leaving the fairgrounds. Exhibitor must check out with a Barn representative. Pens must be cleaned by 12:00 noon on Saturday. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting current year premiums and eligibility for exhibition with that species for the following year. Evaluation of the stalls/pens will be done by the Barn Supervisor. 2. Pens, aisles and animals must be kept clean during fair week. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting current year premiums and eligibility for exhibition with that species for the following year. Evaluation of the stalls/pens will be done by the Barn Supervisor.

Do you have what it takes to be a livestock judge? If you ever wanted to be a livestock judge, here's your chance. The inaugural Defiance County General Livestock Judging Contest will be hosted by the Defiance FFA Chapters on Thursday, August 22. This event will give the general public the opportunity try their hand at livestock judging beginning at 11 a.m. in the Show Arena. Working in teams of four, participants will judge animals from the market beef, sheep, swine and goat classes.

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Awards will be given to teams and individuals, with the competition divided into three divisions: Beginner/Intermediate, Junior/ Senior, and Adults. Winners will be presented their awards during the Sweetstakes Contest on Thursday, August 22 beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in participating must sign up by Wednesday, August 21 at the Junior Fair Board Office.

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3. Livestock pens must be cleaned at a minimum of once daily and may be cleaned by the exhibitor or family member. 4. Pens will be inspected on a daily basis. Pens determined not to be presentable will receive a verbal warning from a member of the Clean Pen Committee. 5. The Clean Pen Committee shall consist of: Barn Supervisor, Chair of the Senior Fair Livestock Committee and the Extension 4-H Educator. 6. The pen will be expected to clean within two hours of receiving the verbal warning. Possession Dates: 1. June 1st is the deadline for all required horse paperwork to be eligible to show a horse at the State and/ or County level. This date is strictly enforced. If June 1st falls on a weekend – deadline will be the following Monday. If deadline is missed – member may complete project by completing a skillathon and will not show at the County Fair or State Fair. 2. Horse Identification forms are due on a yearly basis with a new form and new photo due June 1st to the Extension Office. It is the responsibility of the member to have correct horse information on file. 3. Exhibitors are allowed two horses at the County Fair. Exception: Production classes. Exhibitor Paperwork: • Horse ID Form (photo) & Lease Forms June 1 (every year) • PAS Classes and Shows June 1 • Release of Liability Waver June 1 • Documentation 1st year member/parent June 1 have viewed safety videos/booklet Junior Fair Livestock Check-In & Release:

1. Livestock Check-in is Friday, August 16th from 4:00 pm – 9:00pm. Jr. Fairboard members may move animals in from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. 2. Exhibitor must present a completed DUNF form on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. 3. Animals must be free of all drug residues on movein date. 4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased and residing in Ohio. Horses imported/brought into Ohio for exhibition must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the exhibition opening date. See Ohio’s Livestock Health Exhibition Rules for further clarification and a complete listing of health requirements. 5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in stall. Pen assignments for all Junior Fair exhibits will be made by Barn Superintendent. Any changes in these pen assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project. Animal will be sent home. 6. The release time for Horses is between 6:00 am – 9:00 am on Saturday Stall Assignments: 1. It is the 4-H Horse Committee’s goal to be able to provide one stall for each horse exhibitor. In years where there are not enough stalls for a member’s second horse, the Fairboard will provide a tent and

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additional stalls. 2. Members must make a final determination by August 10th as to whether they are bringing a second horse. Members must notify the extension Office by the August 10th deadline if NOT bringing two horses. A $50 fine may be charged to members who have reserved two stalls and do not bring two horses. 3. Any changes in stall assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project. Horse Barn & Grounds information: 1. All animals must be housed at the fair for the entire week in order to show and receive premiums. Horses must show in a Jr. Fair horse show to be permitted to stall horses at the fair. 2. Fairgrounds – Exercising of horses: Horse members are asked to be courteous to other Fairgoers and only exercise horses in the designated areas. Please remove all horse manure from public areas (grassy areas, parking areas, etc.) 3. Animals will be exercised in the arena and designated make up area only. Please refer to the schedule posted in the barn for appropriate times. 4. No horses are to be ridden inside the barn or outside the 4-H arena at any time, except in designated exercise or make up areas. Exhibitors needing special accommodations should see the Barn Supervisor. 5. Horses must be in a stall or haltered/bridled with lead or longe line at all times.

exhibiting information: 1. Class limits: Exhibitors must register a minimum of one class per horse. Exhibitors may register a maximum of eight (8) riding classes plus one showmanship and or one grooming class for a total of ten (10) classes regardless of the number of horses entered. Classes many be any combination of riding and performance classes. Exhibitors are not required to show in a showmanship class. It is recommended but not required. 2. All 4-H horse projects are considered complete at skillathon. A 4-H member is not required to show in the Junior Fair Horse Show. 3. The Barn Superintendent may switch an exhibitor’s class if not entered in appropriate class. The exhibitor may scratch classes the day of show, but may not add a class. 4. If a member scratches all classes and does not show in a Jr. Fair Show – the horse will be sent home. 5. Horses may be measured at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor or show committee chair. 6. It is up to the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to cancel any class based on arena conditions and safety factors. Questions regarding arena conditions should be directed to the Barn Supervisor. 7. Specific Class Information First Year Classes: Exhibitors showing in the first year showmanship class may not show in any other showmanship classes. Exhibitors showing in the first year performance or

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riding classes may not show in any other performance or riding classes. Champion Showmanship Class: Entrants for this class will be the first place individual in all Showmanship classes, excluding production class, first year member class, second chance and grooming. Judge will place five entries in this class. Gymkhana Showmanship: Entrants for this class must use the same horse as entered in the Gymkhana (Contesting) classes. Champion Contester: The Grand and Reserve Champion Contester will be determined by a point system. If a youth has two horses – they must choose which horse will accumlate points. If there is a tie – the exhibitor with the most first places will be the winner. Champion of Champion Horsemanship Class: Entrants for this class will be the first place individual in all performance/riding classes, with the exception of first year member class and second chance class. Versatility Class: (UPDATED) To qualify for the Versatility Class (Tuesday) exhibitor must have placed in 1st – 5th in a s howmanship, horsemanship or equitation classes. Exhibitor must have two years of horse showing experience. The class will be limited to 10 entries. JuNiOR FAiR PReMiuM AND AWARDS 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the horse department. 2. Ribbons: 1st – 5th place ribbons will be awarded for each Junior Fair class. Also three grand and three reserve champion rosettes will be awarded for Championship classes. (Champion Showmanship Class, Champion of Champion Horsemanship Class and Champion of Champion Contesting Class.) 3. Must have a minimum of three entries for a trophy/ plaque to be awarded. A horse neck ribbon will be awarded to classes without trophies. 4. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards.

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DePARTMeNT 200 : Saturday, August 17, 2013 @ 12:00 Noon in Strausbaugh Arena Poultry Possession Dates Pullets & Fancy Chickens April 1 Market Turkeys May 15 All Ducks & Geese May 1 Market Chickens (Roasters & Broilers) July 15 *Game Birds - Pheasants April 28 *Game Birds - Quail June 25 * The intent of the game bird classes are to raise the birds and release after Fair. Pheasants should be 16-18 weeks at Fair. Shown as a pair (1 male & 1 female). Quail should be 8 weeks at fair and shown as a pair (1 male & 1 female) Junior Fair Livestock Check-in: 1. Livestock Check-in is Friday, August 16th from 4:00pm – 9:00pm. Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 1:00pm-3:00pm. 2. Exhibitor must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date. 3. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio. 4. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in stall. Pen assignments for all Junior Fair exhibits will be made by Barn Superintendent. Any changes in these pen assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project. Animal will be sent home. 5. Must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. Animals must be free of all drug residues on move-in date. 6. Must present documentation birds have had a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease. 7. Poultry will be inspected for lice before being put into cages. If lice are present animals will automatically be sent home. Junior Fair Livestock Release: The release time for Poultry between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday night. Poultry Pullorum Testing - completed on a yearly basis for returning poultry. All turkeys, chickens and game birds moved within or imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1) Originate directly from a flock or hatchery which is a participant in the National Poultry Improvement Plan for the eradication of disease and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirements of this paragraph; or (2) Originate directly from a flock which has had a negative test for Pullorum/Fowl Typhoid disease within ninety days preceding the opening date of exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (3) Have had a negative test for Pullorum/Fowl Typhoid disease, within 90 days, preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph. * NOTe: if chickens and turkeys are from a pullorum free hatchery and are mixed with non-pullorum free flock they must have a pullorum test before fair. Junior Fair Class entries: 1. Exhibitors are limited to eight entries total (no more than two entries per class) in the poultry dept. 2. All entries requiring pens of 2, must be of same breed and variety.

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3. All pheasant projects must be removed from the fairgrounds by 9:00 PM on show day. 4. Miscellaneous Poultry Exhibits will be evaluated on overall animal health and condition. Different species may be evaluated against each other within the same class. 5. Age identification will be used for Market Ducks, Market Geese, and Market Turkeys. Age identification will include sales receipts for purchased market ducks, geese and turkeys. Exhibitors with home hatched market ducks, geese and turkeys must notify the poultry barn supervisor or 4-H or FFA advisor directly following the birth of the market duck(s), goose(geese) and/or turkey(s). 6. An exhibitor whose poultry exhibit dies after its designated possession date may complete the project with a poster exhibit. Recommended Show Attire 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt. 2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals. 3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 4. Exhibitors wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change their clothing. Premiums and Awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the poultry department. 2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque. 3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards. 4. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

2. If there is a question as to whether a rabbit meat pen or any other market rabbit should be tattooed on the assigned date, the Rabbit Barn Supervisor and/or Assistant Barn Supervisor will have final say. 3. The Pet Rabbit Project is judged as a small animal project at still project judging and not at the county fair. See 4-H Family Handbook for more details. 4. Doe Litter Class: The possession date for Doe Litter class is June 1st. The doe must come to central tagging for check-in. Litter should be 4-6 weeks at Fair. 5. # of Entries: Exhibitors are allowed seven rabbits with a max of two entries/class. Exhibitors can enter up to two rabbits per class ( a maximum of 2 bucks and 2 does per breed, as single breeding rabbits). Exhibitors may tag one alternate rabbit per breed, one buck and one doe, as single breeding rabbits. Exhibitors may tag one alternate meat class rabbit per exhibitor (ex; one roaster total, one meat pen total-3). Alternate must be of same breed as rabbit tagged. Example: This means that a exhibitor can take a total of 2 roasters but they can only tag one alternate. Also means that a exhibitor can take a total of 2 meat pens but can only tag 1 pen of alternates, which is a total of 3 bunnies.  Alternates must be of the same breed as pen entered. 6. Market Rabbit Tattoos: Tattoo numbers for all

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meat pens/roasters will be pre-assigned. 7. Rabbits entered in the single breeding and doe & litter classes must be purebred of a recognized ARBA breed. Rabbits entered in market (meat pen & roaster) classes are not required to be purebred or a recognized ARBA breed. 8. All exhibitors with a rabbit project showing at the Fair must have attended Quality Assurance training 9. Market rabbits will be weighed-in at check-in. Rabbits not meeting required weight may be reweighed prior to show. 10. All rabbits must be permanently ear marked. The rabbit must be tattooed prior to or at the PRE-FAIR check-in. (This does not apply to litters for the doe & litter class.) 9. All single breeding and roaster rabbits MUST be checked-in and tattooed if necessary at the June Central Tagging. Meat pen of three rabbits must be checked-in and tattooed at skillathon judging. Does for the doe & litter class must be checked-in and tattooed at the June Central Tagging. (litters do not need to be checked prior to the fair). 10. Sick rabbits will not be permitted in the rabbit barn. 11. A rabbit may not be entered in more than one class (excluding showmanship). 12. Exhibitors must show their own rabbit in showmanship.

Recommended Show Attire: 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt. 2. White coats are recommended (especially for showmanship) but not required. No logos visible. ARBA patches permitted. 3. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals. 4. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 5. Exhibitors wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change their clothing. Premiums and Awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the poultry department. 2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque. 3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards. 4. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

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Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. Livestock Check-In is Friday, August 16th from 4:00pm–9:00pm. Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 1:00pm-3:00 m. 2. Exhibitor must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. 3. Animals must be free of all drug residues on movein date. 4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio. 5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in stall. Pen assignments for all Junior Fair exhibits will be made by Barn Superintendent. Any changes in these pen assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project. Animal will be sent home. Junior Fair Livestock Release: The release time for Rabbits between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday night. General Information: 1. Market rabbits will be weighed-in at check-in. Rabbits not meeting required weight may be reweighed prior to show. Rabbits not making weight (including alternates) must go home the same day.

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Department 400 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 @ 9:00 AM Possession Dates: The Livestock Committee requests members with Dairy projects to identify by June 1st the animals they will be bringing to the County Fair. Information will be sent to members regarding the posession date. Final class entry is due at skill-a-thon. Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. Livestock Check-in is Friday, August 16th from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 1:00pm-3:00pm. 2. Exhibitor must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. 3. Animals must be free of all drug residues on movein date. 4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio. 5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in stall. Pen assignments for all Junior Fair exhibits will be made by Barn Superintendent. Any changes in these pen assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project. Animal will be sent home. Junior Fair Livestock Release: 1. The release time for Dairy Cattle is between 9:00 pm - Midnight on Friday night. 2. Cattle Exhibitor Last Day Clean-up Responsibilities: All Cattle Exhibitors must remove bedding back two feet from the rail and side of barn. Must remove all gates, post, wire and gates and put in proper places. This must be completed by 9:00 am on Saturday morning. Premiums will be forfeited for those not complying with this rule. Lactating Animals/Market Animals in the Livestock Sale: The Ohio Department of Agriculture defines lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats as market animals. Exhibitors with a lactating dairy animal or lactating dairy goat and not selling another market project will be able to go through the Livestock sale with their animal individually. This will be for a premium bid only. The Livestock Committee will allow young dairy goat doe kids/yearlings and young dairy heifers to participate in the livestock sale. General Information: 1. All animals must have BOTH a halter and neck tie for stalling and security purposes. 2. The winner of the Champion of all Breeds is responsible for providing one cow and a gallon of milk for the livestock sale. 3. Early dismissal of milking dairy cows will be at the discretion of the Livestock Committee. Recommended Show Attire: 1. Exhibitor must wear white pants and shirt. 2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals. 3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 4. Exhibitors wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change their clothing. Premiums and Awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines. 2. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award. 3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards. 4. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque.

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JUNIOR FAIR BEEF SHOW Department 500 Monday, August 19, 2013 @ 9:00 AM

Unruly Animals: It is up to the Barn Supervisor's discretion to... 1. Not allow any unruly animal to be unloaded from a livestock trailer. 2. Not allow any unruly animial to enter a show arena. 3. Not allow any unruly animal to remain in a show arena. Prior to Show: The Barn Supervisor may not allow an unruly animal to enter the show arena at which point the animal has not been exhibited and therefore is no eligible to participate in the livestock sale. During a Show: The Barn Supervisor may dismiss an unruly animal already in the show arena. The limit on the number of times an exhibitor's animal can get loose in the show arena is two. If it gets loose a third time, the exhibitor will be excused from competition. In this case, the animal was exhibited and will be permitted to participate in the livestock sale. Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. Livestock Check-in is Friday, August 16th from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm. 2. Exhibitor must present a comple ted Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. 3. Animals must be free of all drug residues on movein date. 4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio. 5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in stall. Pen assignments for all Junior Fair exhibits will be made by Barn Superintendent. Any changes in these pen assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project. Animal will be sent home. 6. Feeder Calf Vaccinations: Feeder calves will continue to be vaccinated at Central Tagging. Junior Fair Livestock Release: 1. The release time for Beef Cattle between 9:00 pm Midnight on Friday night. 2. Cattle Exhibitor Last Day Clean-up Responsibilities: All Cattle Exhibitors must remove bedding back two feet from the rail and side of barn. Must remove all gates, post, wire and gates and put in proper places. This must be completed by 9:00 am on Saturday morning. Premiums will be forfeited for those not complying with this rule. Junior Fair Class Entries: 1. Market animals must be castrated and healed by County Fair check-in date. May not have any testicular tissue. 2. All steers and heifers must have BOTH a halter and neck tie for stalling and security purposes. No exhibit will be stalled that is not halter broke to lead and tied in stall. 3. Registration papers will be checked prior to showing to determine age and breed of animal. 4. All steers must be owned and cared for by the exhibitor by January 1 of the current year. 5. All steers must be in possession by Jan 1st of the current year and tagged by Jan. 15th. See 4H calendar for tagging date 6. All steers will be weighed at the fair and the weight recorded by the Junior Fair Supervisor. After all steers and feeders are weighed, they will be divided by weight into classes of approximate and equal numbers. 7. All steers must be hornless, halter broken and led by exhibitor.

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8. No stags will be allowed - they will be sent home. The fair veterinarian will determine eligibility. 9. Feeders must be owned and cared for by the exhibitor by June 1st of the current year. 10. Beef and Dairy Steers must weigh a minimum of 850 pounds. Animals not meeting the weight guideline will be sent home unless showing in a open class. 11.Definition of Born and Raised Classes: Purchased from a Defiance County breeder and raised by a Defiance County 4-H/FFA exhibitor or animal was born and raised on a Defiance County 4-H/FFA exhibitor’s farm. 12. Beef and Dairy heifers will need to have an ID tag or legible tattoo for DUNF form identification. This tag can be put on at Fair for animals that do not already have a tag. 13. Open Class Animal Exhibits: It will be at the discretion of the barn superintendent to allow open class animals to exhibit all week long. Minimum Weights 1. Feeder Calves Min/Max Weight: The minimum weight for beef and dairy feeders is 280 pounds. The maximum weight is 650 pounds. Feeders must fall in this weight range to be eligible to show at the Defiance County Junior Fair and participate in the Livestock Sale. Feeders not in the required weight range will be sent home. 2. Animals not meeting the minimum weight guidelines may NOT be shown in any junior fair class. Underweight animals will be sent home. 3. Underweight animals will NOT be permitted to go through the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. Underweight animals may sell “direct” for the support price only. 4. Exhibitor may request one “re-weigh” – which must be done immediately. The animal will exit the scale and re-enter. Minimum Weights Beef/Dairy Steers 850 pounds Swine 180 pounds Market/Dairy Boer Goats 50 pounds Sheep 90 pounds Feeder Calves: 280 pounds (650 lbs. max.) Recommended Show Attire: 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt. 2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals. 3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 4. Exhibitors wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change their clothing. Feeder Calf Auction: All feeder calves being sold either direct or through the sale ring must have their animal at the Thursday support price auction. The bidding will be open to all interested parties. The auction will be Thursday, August 22nd in the afternoon. Specific time of Auction TBA. Exhibitors selling feeder calves either direct or through the sale ring must have their animal at the Thursday auction. If you are taking this animal through the livestock sale ring on Friday, you will bring your animal back for the premium bid. All Junior Fair exhibitors participating in the feeder calf support price sale and or the junior fair livestock sale are to present a clean animal and be dressed in proper show attire. The Barn Supervisor reserves the right to move an exhibitor to the bottom of the sale order and ask the exhibitor to wear appropriate attire. Premiums and Awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the poultry department. 2. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award. 3. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a tro-

phy or plaque. 4. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards. Breed Class Qualifications: 1. Breeding Female classes will be established upon arrival to the fairground. 2. Exhibitors must have original registration papers at time of check in. No copies will be accepted. Original registration certificates must be in the name of the junior exhibitor who is exhibiting the animal. No family farm names permitted. The show committee reserves the right to evaluate all breed heifers for breed standards. 3. Cattle without registration papers and legible tattoos that correspond to registration papers will be considered crossbred and will be shown as AOB.  Dual registered cattle may show only in one breed . 4. The following breed class outline will be the basis for establishing breeding female classes.  Breed Heifer Angus Purebred Chianina ACA Minimum (sire or dam of Gelbvieh Hereford Limousin Maine-Anjou Maine Heifer

animal is registered with the American Chianina Assoc.

1/2 Purebred 3/4 High% 3/4 (Brown Papers) M a i n e Ta i n e r Heifer 1/4 (Green Papers) Shorthorn Purebred 15/16 Appendix Shorthorn 3/8 Simmental 3/4 5. All Other Breeds (Any animal with papers, but not listed above- i.e. Charolais, Red Angus, Branvieh, Simmentals less than 3/4). Animals with registration papers, regardless of the percentage, that do not have a breed division listed above may show as AOB. If the animal qualifies for a breed division, it must show in that division.

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JUNIOR FAIR SHEEP SHOW Department 600 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 @ 2:00 PM

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Junior Fair Livestock Release: The release time for Sheep is between 9:00 pm Midnight on Friday night. Identification Of Sheep At Exhibitions Defiance County 4-h/ffa members are required to have scrapie tags on all sheep projects exhibited at the Fair Scrapie is a disease of the central nervous system in sheep and goats. It is always fatal (always results in death), and there is no cure for it. Sheep and goats are usually exposed to it when they are newborns, but don’t show symptoms until they are older, sometimes not for five years! Scrapie is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE). All sheep (except wethers less than 18 months old moved within Ohio) exhibited at Ohio fairs must have official USDA ear tags or tattoos. The junior fair members records must include the animals official ID and the name and address of the flock where the animal was born and where and when it was sold. The agricultural society’s (e.g. County Fair Board) records must include the official ID on the sheep, the buyers and sellers names and addresses and the date of the sale. These records must be kept for five years.   The official tags can be obtained and applied by the owner of the flock where the animal was born, by the junior fair member, or by a veterinarian (local practitioner or fair veterinarian). There are free tags provided by USDA or the exhibitor can purchase USDA approved tags. The two types of numbering on the tags are: a) tags with unique nonspecific letter/number series or b) tags with premises IDs and unique individual animal numbers (minimum order required). Exhibitors wanting to tattoo, obtain free tags, or purchase tags from another approved company must first contact the USDA office in Pickerington, OH by calling 614-856-4735.

no tennis shoes or sandals. 3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 4. Show attire may not include a farm name and or advertisement for a farm, breeder, etc. 5. It is at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to ask an exhibitor to change clothing for a class. Premiums and Awards 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines. 2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque. 3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards. 4. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

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Junior Fair Feeder Calf Auction Thursday, August 22nd @ 5:00 PM Defiance County Fair Livestock Show Arena

JUNIOR FAIR GOAT SHOW Department 700 in Strausbaugh Arena

Sunday, August 18, 2013 @ 4:00 PM (Goat Showmanship, Fun Classes & Market Classes) Monday, August 19, 2013 @ 8:00 AM (Dairy ADGA show, Boer/Kiko Does and Miniatures)

Junior Fair Class Entries: 1. Market Lamb classes will have a minimum of five and a maximum of ten animals, to be determined by the junior fair supervisor on the basis of weight, (An exhibitor may have 2 lambs in the same class if weights are similar.) 2. Essay Lambs: Members will enter the Lamb Essay class at the Defiance County Junior Fair and are eligible for all premiums. Must meet the minimum weight 90 pounds to be eligible to show at the Fair. 3. Market Lambs will be judged on the basis of Market Value at Fair time. 4. Market Lambs will be slick-shorn within 14 days of the show. Tail docking is permitted. 5. Ewe classes will be shown by breed if 5 Ewes of same breed are entered. 6. Exhibitors are allowed to show up to four single market lambs and two pen of two for a total not to exceed 8 market sheep. 7. Market lambs cannot be born before January 1st of current year. 8. Drenching of lambs at an exhibition is prohibited except as permitted under paragraph (Q) of rule 901-19-12 of the Administrative Code. Rule 90119-12 (Q) - The following practice is deemed acceptable to protect and promote health, safety, and welfare of livestock: (Q) Drenching of lambs for a medical condition at an exhibition when diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian. 9.The minimum weight requirement for sheep is 90 pounds. Animals not meeting the weight guideline will be sent home.

Recommended Show Attire: 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt. 2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots)

Junior Fair Livestock Release: The release time for Goats is between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday night.

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Lactating Animals/Market Animals in the Livestock Sale: The Ohio Department of Agriculture defines lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats as market animals. Exhibitors with a lactating dairy animal or lactating dairy goat and not selling another market project will be able to go through the Livestock sale with their animal individually. This will be for a premium bid only. The Livestock Committee will allow young dairy goat doe kids/yearlings and young dairy heifers to participate in the livestock sale. IDENTIFICATION OF GOATS AT EXHIBITIONS DEFIANCE COUNTY 4-H/FFA MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE SCRAPIE TAGS ON ALL GOAT PROJECTS EXHIBITED AT FAIR Scrapie is a disease of the central nervous system in sheep and goats. It is always fatal (always results in death), and there is no cure for it. Sheep and goats are usually exposed to it when they are newborns, but don’t show symptoms until they are older, sometimes not for five years! Scrapie is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) All sheep (except wethers less than 18 months old moved within Ohio) exhibited at Ohio fairs must have official USDA ear tags or tattoos. The junior fair members records must include the animals official ID and the name and address of the flock where the animal was born and where and when it was sold. The agricultural society’s (e.g. County Fair Board) records must include the official ID on the sheep, the buyers and sellers names and addresses and the date of the sale. These records must be kept for five years.   The official tags can be obtained and applied by the owner of the flock where the animal was born, by the junior fair member, or by a veterinarian (local practitioner or fair veterinarian). There are free tags provided by USDA or the exhibitor can purchase USDA approved tags. The two types of numbering on the tags are: a) tags with unique nonspecific letter/number series or b) tags with premises IDs and unique individual animal numbers (minimum order required). Exhibitors wanting to tattoo, obtain free tags, or purchase tags from another approved company must first contact the USDA office in Pickerington, OH by calling 614-856-4735. Certain tattoos are also recognized as official ID by the USDA. For non-registered animals, the tattoo must include a premises ID assigned by USDA and an individual animal number. Registered goats with breed-recognized tattoos moving with their registration certificates meet the federal and state ID requirements. Goats moving without a registration certificate must contact the USDA office to tell us their registryassigned herd ID and to be assigned a premises ID. Junior Fair Class Entries: 1. All goats including pack and harness goats must be disbudded, dehorned, or hornless - horns to be one inch or less. Exception: Angora goats, Boer Does, All male goats are barred, except wethers in wether class or cart class and must be surgically castrated All wethers must be dehorned.. 2. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their animals. 3. Any doe 24 months of age or over that has never freshened shall not be shown. 4. Each 4-H member may exhibit up to two goats in any of the breeding classes, and a maximum of 2 wether goats may be exhibited. Limit seven goats per member.

5. Exhibitors may enter only one showmanship class. 6. Does must be milked out by 8:00 PM, evening before show. 7. All market animals must be males. 8. All Market goats will be tagged/tattooed at central tagging in June. See 4H Calendar for date and location. 9. Minimum weight for goats will be 50 pounds, while Pygmy Goats will be 8 pounds. Animals not meeting weight guidelines will be sent home; unless also showing in an open class show. 10. The Champion Boer Wether and Dairy Wether will not compete against each other for Grand Champion market Goat. The grand and reserve champions of both the Dairy and Boer Classes will sell as champions in the livestock sale. 11. Born and Raised Market Wether: The wether must have been born and raised in Defiance County. These goats will show in the regular market weight classes also. In this class there is no weight breakdown. All Born and Raised shall show in one class. 12. Born and Raised Boer Wether : The wether must have been born and raised in Defiance County. These goats will show in the regular market weight classes also. In this class there is no weigh breakdown. All Born and Raised shall show in one class. 13. Goat Fun Classes – Costume Class: Both the child and the animal are dressed in costume. You will need to turn in a paragraph describing what you are representing. The class is based on the child’s imagination and how well they portray what they are dressed as. This is a fun class and anything fun goes. 14. Goat Fun Classes – Pack Class: Children will need a halter or collar, a lead rope and a pack (pack can be made of any material but needs to fit over the goat’s back and have a way to secure it to the animal so it won’t slip.) The animal/ handler will be judged on how well the animal cooperates going through the obstacle course witch will consist of a wading pool, a small raised bridge, a small raised jump and weaving in and out of cones. Each animal/handler will be given 3 attempts at each obstacle. A score card will be used for this class. 15. The pet goat class is a part of the Goat Fun Classes. The goat shown in the pet goat class must be dehorned and may not show in a breed or market class, but may show in a showmanship class. Recommended Show Attire: 1. Dairy: White shirt, white pants All Others: western wear or collared shirt, nice jeans or slacks. 2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals. 3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No shorts. 4. Show attire may not include a farm name and or advertisement for a farm, breeder, etc. 5. It is at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to ask an exhibitor to change clothing for a class. Premiums and Awards: 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines for the goat department. 2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque. 3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards. 4. The 1st place winner of the Overall Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

** Visit website for list of classes. ** http://go.osu.edu/juniorfair

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JUNIOR FAIR SWINE SHOW Department 800 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 @ 5:00PM

Junior Fair Livestock Check-In: 1. Livestock Check-in is Friday, August 16th from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Jr Fairboard members may move animals in from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. 2. Exhibitor must present a completed Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) on all animals at the gate. DUNF must indicate member has attended a Quality Assurance Training and the form must be signed by member and parent. 3. Animals must be free of all drug residues on movein date. 4. Health papers are not required for animals purchased in Ohio. 5. Exhibitors must check in with the Barn Superintendent before placing animal in stall. Pen assignments for all Junior Fair exhibits will be made by Barn Superintendent. Any changes in these pen assignments without prior approval of the Barn Superintendent will result in forfeiture of premium and the exhibitor not being permitted to show in the current year with that project. Animal will be sent home. Slick Shaving Rule: Livestock Committee will check the hair on the top five hogs out of each class when they are penned. If hog is found to have less than ½ inch hair on any part of the main body (from the front of the shoulders to the tail) the hog will immediately be disqualified and marked. Any hog disqualified in the ring will not be allowed to sell in the livestock sale and must go direct. May not replace with another animal in the livestock sale. Recommended Show Attire: 1. Dark pants or jeans and a dress shirt. 2. Hard soled shoes (ex: work boots or cowboy boots) no tennis shoes or sandals. 3. No hats or caps. No clothing items with logos visible. No Shorts 4. Show attire may not include a farm name and or advertisement for a farm, breeder, etc. 5. It is at the discretion of the Barn Supervisor to ask an exhibitor to change clothing for a class. Junior Fair Class Entries: 1. Minimum weight for Swine is 180 lbs. Swine not meeting the minimum weight are required to go home on weigh-in day between the hours of 6 – 9pm. 2. Market swine must be farrowed after Feb 1 of the

current year. Market classes are for barrows and gilts. 3. Market class size will be approximately twenty, to be determined by the junior fair supervisors on the basis of weights. Showmanship class will be based on pre-registration - with approximately 20 per class. 4. Exhibitors are allowed to show up to four market swine - any combination of barrows or gilts. 5. The junior fair supervisor has the privilege to combine classes in case of lack of entries. 6. Animals will be graded A, B or C based on cleanliness and showmanship. Animals will be placed on the basis of conformation and market value. 7. Showmanship classes will precede the market classes. The exhibitor must show his or her own animal in the showmanship contest. 8. Psuedo Rabies testing is NOT required for the Defiance County Junior Fair. 9. All barrows and gilts will be tagged on the second Saturday in June. See 4-H Calendar and Newsletter for details. 10. Slick clipping or body shaving of market hogs except on the ears and tails. “Slick clipping” or “body shaving” means having hair that is less than one half inch in length on the body of market hogs. 11. All Pig Catch Pigs MUST show in the Pig Catch class. Premiums and Award 1. Refer to the available premium list in the general guidelines. 2. Must have a minimum of three entries to have a trophy or plaque. 3. Thank you cards will be required by the end of the week to the Jr. Fair office in order to receive premiums. It is up to the Barn Superintendent as to how to distribute the trophies/thank you cards. 4. The 1st place winner of the Showmanship classes will receive a chair as the award.

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JUNIOR FAIR DOG PROGRAM Department 900 Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Specific Dog Show Discipline Rules Defiance County will follow the rules and regulations described in each of the rulebooks that can be found on the Resources tab at www.4hansci.osu. edu/companion Defiance County dog exhibitors may obtain a copy of the rules from the Defiance County Extension Office.

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• The Junior Fair Dog Show at the Fair will begin at 3:00 pm • All participants in the Junior Fair Dog show must be dressed in proper attire, have necessary health papers and checked in at registration no later then 2:45 pm. Participants arriving/checking in after 2:45 pm will not be eligible for awards. • Leashes must be 6 feet in length for sub novice classes. • Advancement Rule: All shows will follow the class advancement rules as listed in the Ohio State Fair Dog Show Guidelines. Members who win at the County Level must advance to the next class. All “A”class participants must advance the following year and all “B” class partic pants must advance after two years in the same class. 4-H Dog Project Eligibility & Completion: (Updated 2013) 1. Members must have a current health form on file with the Extension Office by May 31st. 2. Youth must own or co-own dog or be owned by immediate family. Youth may not lease a dog project. Dogs cannot be shared by siblings or other individuals. 3. Only domestic dogs can be shown; no wolves or wolf hybrids. 4. Dogs must be six months old by show date. 5. Female dogs cannot be in heat. 6. Members must sign the Permission to Participate/ Project Registration Form (yellow). 7. If a dog has been or becomes aggressive toward people and/or other dogs, that dog CANNOT be take or continue as a 4-H dog project. 8. Dogs must be in youth’s continual care by April 1st. 9. No one other than the 4-H member is permitted to show or handle the project dog at any type of dog show on or after April 1st. 10. On or after April 1, only the youth can train the dog at any kind of training class. 11. All members exhibiting an animal project at the Defiance County Fair must complete a dog skillathon. 12. All members taking a dog project must complete a minimum of one leadership experience in order to complete the project. A list of leadership opportunities will be made available. Junior Fair Entry: 1. The Permission to Participate/Project Registration Form (yellow) will serve as the member’s Junior Fair Entry. Members not participating in the Junior Fair show must notify the Extension Office by July 31st. Ohio State Fair Dog Show: 1. Defiance County Rule: The Ohio State Fair no longer requires a qualifying show for youth to attend the State Fair. However, Defiance County youth wanting to participate at the State Fair level recommends a minimum of 180 points at a regional dog fun match. 2. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to make the entry for the Ohio State Fair Dog Show. 3. All entries for the Ohio State Fair Dog Show must be approved/signed by the 4-H Extension Educator. 4. Youth do not qualify in counties to be eligible to show at the State Fair 5. Entries for all dog show opportunities must be postmarked by July 1 6. Agility and poster entries mailed to 4-H Center 7. Regular dog show and drill team entries mailed to OSF Entry Department. Dog Poster Contest – Ohio State Fair: 1. Each county may enter two Junior (ages 9-11) two Intermediate (ages 12-14) and two Senior (ages 15-18). 2. Each poster must be made by the 4-H member en-

rolled in a dog project. 3. Posters must be made using size 22’ x 28’ poster board, displayed horizontally. Poster boards are not to be mounted on any type of stiff backing. 4. Each poster must be clearly labeled in the lower right hand corner, in a space no larger than 3’ x 5’ with the exhibitor’s name, county, and age as of January 1st. 5. See 4-H calendar for deadline. Recommend Show Attire: Handler’s appearance: Exhibitors should be neat, clean, and well-groomed in appearance. They should wear clothing that is comfortable to handle in and appropriate for dog shows. Clothing should not distract, limit or hinder the judge’s view of the dog. Inappropriate clothing includes T-shirts, jackets or other apparel with slogans, 4-H club, FFA Chapter, or dog club names, etc., halter tops, tank tops, blue jeans and shorts, sandals, clogs, highheeled shoes, and other similar footwear. For Grooming and Handling classes it is recommended that girls wear skirts, dresses, skorts, dress shorts or similar attire, and boys wear dress shirts, ties, and dress slacks. For Obedience, Dog Care, Brace and Team classes colored dress jeans and dress shorts are appropriate. Club shirts, jeans and shorts are acceptable for Agility. Jeans and shorts are acceptable for Rally. Safety & Sportsmanship 1. Any dog exhibiting unsafe or threatening behavior at any time before, during, or after exhibition must be removed from the Fairgrounds 2. Judges must excuse any dog that appears dangerous to other dogs or exhibitors, that snaps, attempts to attack, or attacks any person or dog while in the show ring. They have the right and responsibility to do so 3. Dogs cannot wear muzzles, prong collars, electronic collars, etc. on while on the Fairgrounds 4. Youth exhibiting poor sportsmanship will have points taken off in the appropriate section on their score sheet, and may be excused from the show ring and asked to leave the Fairgrounds. Disciplines: 1. Showmanship (used to be called Grooming & Handling) 2. Obedience (beginning and advanced) 3. Rally (a form of obedience) 4. Agility 5. Other You & Your Dog Assistance Dogs 4-H PetPALS Drill Team Canine Freestyle Skillathon Poster Contest Difference Between “A” and “B” Classes 1. “A” classes are for FIRST year youth and FIRST year dogs with NO prior show experience at that level 2.“A” classes can NEVER be repeated by the youth OR the dog under any circumstances 3. “B” classes can be repeated by youth and dog - Until winning first place (at State Fair) - County rules may be more strict - Youth cannot just stay in same level “B” class because they do not want to train at a higher level Once a youth and/or dog has shown in an “A” class, neither can ever go back to that same “A” class. This is true with a different dog also. Once a youth and/or dog has shown in a “B” class and has moved to a higher Level, they can never go back to the lower Level “B” class with the same dog. Youth can go back to lower Level “B” class with a different dog 4. If a 9-year-old, inexperienced youth joins 4-H with a dog that has shown at the Graduate Novice Level, then they have to show at the Graduate Novice B level, regardless of the youth’s experience

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General Guidelines:

AGILITY (State Fair) 1. Standard and Jumpers classes will be offered each year - On-Lead, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 2. A game will be offered each year, changing from year to year - Mad-Shape-Dash in 2013 - On-Lead, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 OBEDIENCE 1. Beginner Novice A -First-year youth and first-year dog with NO PRIOR SHOW EXPERIENCE -Youth is not permitted to show the same dog or a different dog in any other obedience class, including pre-novice team 2. Beginner Novice B 3. Pre-Novice BEGINNER NOVICE B & PRE-NOVICE 1. Youth may show one dog in Beginner Novice B OR Pre-Novice in the same year 2. Decide on class depending on skill level and preference 3. The next year they may switch unless winning first place 4. Once winning both, youth/dog must move to Novice A at minimum RALLY 1. Rally Novice 2. Rally Advanced 3. Rally Excellent YOU and YOUR DOG (State Fair Only) 1.At OSF, levels are divided into Junior, Intermediate, and Senior “A” & “B” classes 2. If a youth has been judged in the county s/he MUST show in a “B” class at the OSF 3. Encourage youth with pet dogs to take this project and have opportunity to show 4. Interview with dog ASSISTANCE DOGS 1. Youth taking Assistance Dogs may show their Assistance Dogs in one Beginning Obedience class, either Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B, or Pre-Novice, that meets the exhibitor’s experience eligibility. 2. Youth taking Assistance Dogs that are less than 6 months old by show date can participate in an interview, being judged on knowledge and accomplishments to date. 3. This interview will take place without the puppy 4. Youth will receive participation awards

Defiance Co. Junior Fair Showmanship Sweepstakes Contest

Thursday, August 22nd 2013 @ 6:00 pm Start at the Horse Arena Coordinated by Defiance County FFA Chapters Participants: 1. Winners of the Senior Showmanship classes in horse, poultry, rabbit, dairy, beef, sheep, goat and swine. 2. Winners of the Senior Showmanship Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate again. 3. Participants will show in the class they won. 4. All participants are asked to register at the Junior Fair Office by Thursday at noon. All participants will take a quiz at registration. The quiz score will be used in the overall scoring. 5. Showmanship Attire: Upon completion of the quiz – participant will receive a Showmanship Shirt to wear at the event. 6. Participants are to report to the Horse Arena by 5:45 pm on Thursday. 7. Animals: The Sweepstakes Committee will be in charge of securing all animals. Contest Guidelines: 1. The contest will be divided into eight parts: horse, swine, goats, sheep, goat, dairy, beef, poultry and rabbits. 2. Participants will show the species they won with. 3. The Sweepstakes Committee will work with the Barn Supervisors in selecting the animals for each species. 4. The order of show will be horses, swine, goats, sheep, dairy, beef, rabbits, poultry. The horses will be shown in the outdoor horse arena. 5. The Sweepstakes Committee will determine the judges for each species. 6. Each judge will rate the participants on a scale. Classes will not be placed in the ring. The judge will record the placing for each participant on appropriate score card and submit to the Sweepstakes Committee. 7. The participant with the fewest total points from the showmanship combined with quiz score will be the winner. Judging Scale: 1st Place = 1 point 4th Place = 7 points 2nd Place = 3 points 5th Place = 9 points 3rd Place = 5 points 6th Place = 11 point 8. Participants may request a copy of his/her individual scores only, at the conclusion of the contest.

Animal calling contest

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 @ 6:45 pm (prior to the Mutton Bustin Contest) Divisions: Pee Wee (up to age 10) Junior (11 -16 years and under) Senior (17 years and up) No props allowed

The overall winner will recieve a $20 Cabela's Gift Card Sponsored by Defiance County Fashion & Nutrition Board

Defiance County Junior Fair Booth Display

Booth Rating: 90–100 Excellent, 80-90 Good, 70-80 Satisfactory 1. Points are based on neatness , arrangement, originality, and signs 2. Each club will receive $5 for booth display. 3. There is no central theme for 4-H booths this year.

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DEFIANCE COUNTY 4-H PROJECTS

Junior Fair Supervisor: Teresa Johnson, 4-H Extension Educator Open to all regularly enrolled 4-H members. Members are required to participate in pre-fair evaluation for projects. 1. Members will provide an educational exhibit, illustrating project activity and skills learned. Each member must exhibit the required number of articles for the class as provided by the rules of Defiance County in the 4-H Handbook. 2. Awards. • County Winner: Award 1 CW for the first 5 entries and 1 additional CW for each additional 5 entries. • Ribbons are awarded on each project according to grades A, B and C. • Premiums: C ounty Winner: $3.50 A Grade $2.50 - C Grade $1.00 B Grade $1.50 - Advisor Completion $ .50 3. 4-H Exhibits will contain projects in the following Departments and Sections. See the Ohio 4-H Family Guide for a complete listing of individual projects. The Guide is available at the OSU Defiance County Extension Office or on line at http://www.ohio4h.org/familyguide/ Department 901 - Food and Nutrition Deptartment 905 - Home Economics 905 A Family Life 905 B Citizenship and Leadership 905 C Leadership Activities 905 D Creative Arts 905 E Health 905 F Home Decorating and Design 905 H Money Management 905 I Photography 905 J Writing Deptartment 910 - Clothing Projects Deptartment 925 - Miscellaneous 925A Science & Technology 925 B Small Animals 925 C Bicycles 925 D Archery/Gun Safety 925 F Electricity 925 G Gardening 925 H Natural Resources 925 I Small Engines/Lawn Care 925 J Woodworking 925 K Welding 925 L Vet Science/Horseless Horse 925 M Self Determined 925 N Tractors

Defiance County FFA & FCCLA Projects Department 950 - (FFA) Future Farmers of America

Department 975 - (FCCLA) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Judging: - Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 12:00 noon at the Multi Purpose Building Junior Fair Supervisors: Don Hammersmith (Ayersville FFA) Jill Speiser (Fairview FCCLA) Premiums A= $4.00 B=$3.00 C=$2.00 Classes: 1. All entries must be in place by 11:30 am on Saturday, August 17, 2013. 2. All entries are to be removed by 10:00 am on Saturday, August 24, 2013. 3. Members of the FFA and FCCLA with an exhibit (still and livestock) are eligible to purchase a fair pass at the current Junior Fair Exhibitor price. Department 950 – FFA Field Crops 950 A 1 Soybean 950 A 2 Hay 950 A 3 Wheat 950 A 4 Corn Department 950 - FFA Projects 950 B 1 Electricity 950 B 2 Wire Welding 950 B 3 Stick Welding 950 B 4 Woodworking (large projects) 950 B 5 Woodworking (small projects) 950 B 6 Gardening 950 B 7 Masonry 950 B 8 Plumbing 950 B 9 Independent project Welding projects must consist of three welds of the same type. Department 975 – FCCLA Projects 975 A 1 Clothing 975 A 2 Foods 975 A 3 Family Living 975 A 4 Money Management 975 A 5 Health & Safety 975 A 6 Home Furnishings 975 A 7 Home Equipment 975 A 8 Independent Project

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Sheep Lead and Costume Contest Saturday, August 17, 2013 @ 5:30 pm Livestock Show Arena

The objectives of the lead contest are to present a class of sheep in the most attractive manner, to give spectators an opportunity to view a wool style show and to promote lamb and wool. This contest is open to all guys and gals who have an interest in sheep or wool fashion. Contestants will model a wool outfit on a stage and while leading a sheep at halter. The entrant does not have to own the sheep that is being shown. 1.Entry Fee: $5 with a registration form. Entry forms are available through the Extension Office and at the Junior Fair Office during the fair. Must submit a written description of the garment the entrant will wear with the registration form. 2.The sheep should be presented as a show animal. It may be any breed ewe lamb or yearling ewe, and it must be halter broken. 3.No ram lambs will be allowed. 4.Ownership of animal is not required. 5.The entrant’s entire outfit or any major part of their outfit, such as a jumper, dress, coat, jacket, vest, or slacks, must include at least 70% wool. 6. The outfit may be either handmade or purchased. 7. No outfits worn more than one year at Defiance County Fair. 8. Entrants must also use different outfits for the sheep costume class. 9. Class ages are determined by the age of the entrant as of the contest date for all classes. 10. Check-in is 15 minutes prior to show. 11. Awards will be presented to the first place in each class. 12. All participants will be asked to lead a sheep once around the show arena prior to walking on the runwalk. Classes: Vintage Clothing Adult (ages 19+) Teen (ages 13-18) Intermediate (ages 9-12) Junior (ages 5-8) Pee Wee (ages 3-4) Vintage Clothing Class: A class for any age entrant, to showcase the longevity and durability of wool and wool garments. Garments entered must be at least 5 years or older. Check your closet, attic, and thrift stores for entries. Sheep Costume Class: Sheep Costume Class is open to any individual or family interested in sheep. The object is to promote lamb and wool. The exhibit is to be judged on the attractiveness and originality of the costume and theme or idea presented. Judging Standards: Entrant’s poise and appearance * Garment appearance and originality * Control and presentation of animal

Fairview FFA Garden Tractor Pulls Saturday, August 24, 2013 Defiance County Fair – Grandstand Contact Person: Meredith Wolfe Weigh-In at 12 Noon, Pulls @ 1:00 pm Section 1 – Eligibility 1. All Drivers must be able to control their tractor from the driver’s seat. 2. All drivers must sign a liability waiver, if a driver is under 18 a parent or guardian must sign for them 3. Drivers must wear long pants, shoes, no sandals or open toe shoes. 4. Number one tractor will be test puller and may take pull if sled is OK or he/she may come back and pull in third position. If sled needs further adjustment, first puller after each adjustment will be treated as first puller. All tractors must be running when they enter the track. 5. All drivers must be familiar with the rules of operation and the classes, and abide by them. 6. All vehicles are subject to safety and class eligibility checks by officials for compliance with rules.  Passing of safety and eligibility inspection shall be required at each sanctioned event prior to allowing the tractor to compete. Any competitor refusing to have his/her tractor inspected for safety and eligibility shall not be allowed to enter and/or pull in the class or classes in question until legality is established. 7. Scratching from class before it starts shall constitute a refund of the entry fee. Scratching from a class after it has started shall not constitute a refund. 8. Weigh-in will occur before the pull is attempted.  Tractor must have all safety equipment in place; have sufficient fuel, oil and water if applicable and driver in the seat.  No adding of fuel, oil or weights after crossing the scales and entering the staging area unless reweighing.  If this happens, the driver and tractor must cross the scales again and re-weigh. Existing weights may, however, be relocated without repercussion.  No tractor exceeding class weight will be allowed past scales and into the staging area.  Weight includes driver and tractor and a 1% tolerance that will be allowed for all classes. This allowance will be given due to possible scale fluctuations; however, there will be no leniency on the accepted weight. 9. It is mandatory that all drivers attend any driver meetings that may be held by the promoter and/or officials.  At the discretion of the official, a driver who does not attend a driver meeting may be disallowed to compete during the accompanying session of pulling. Section 2 – Divisions 1. Stock, Twin Stock, Modified Section 3 – Stock Tractors, Twin Stock 1. Stock Contest open to single cylinder tractors with rubber tires of turf type tread. No duals, chains, or studs. No major change in the tractor. 2. Twin Stock Contest open to twin cylinder tractors with rubber tires of turf type tread. No duals, chains, or

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studs. No major change in the tractor. 3. Stock tractors are defined as having original size bore and stroke for the motor used, .030 oversize on the bore diameter is allowed on the cylinder. The frame is unchanged, the only changes allowed, are for engine mounting. Weight and wheelie bars are allowed to be installed as long as they are not changing the frame of the tractor in a way that makes the tractor take on a different form. Seat changes are allowed in the instance that the seat was lower and you want a higher back, or the seat was needing replacing. 4. Each tractor may be entered in more than one class, but only once in each class, except another driver may pull the same tractor. 5. No alcohol fuel, propane, or nitrous. 6. All moving parts must be covered. 7. Up to 13” drawbar from ground to point of hook. 8. No pressurized fuel tanks. 9. Nothing shall interfere with pulling sled at any time during the pull. 10. All weights must be secure, Any falling off will lead to disqualification. 11. No part of the tractor shall exceed 8ft from the center of rear axle to the furthest most forward point, or 6ft wide. 12. Roll over devices are optional. Section 4 – Modified Tractors 1. All above rules apply 2. All tractors must have brakes 3. All tractors must have roll over devices. Wheel or skid plate must be no more than 5” behind rear wheel and no more than 6” off the ground. 4. No blowers or turbos. 5. Tires to be no bigger than 16.9 or 18.4 tire size. 6. Your choice of tires. Section 5 – General operating rules for all Divisions and classes 1. Shifting on the go will be permitted, as long as forward motion of the sled does not stop. 2. Operators must be able to stop tractor when advised or there may be grounds for disqualification 3. All pullers must be seated and have control of tractor at all times. A securely fastened normal sized seat must be used. 4. All power must be transmitted through rear wheels (no 4-wheel drive) 5. Any unsafe operation will be grounds for disqualification. 6. Loss of liquid in any excess of 8 inch circle by a tractor while on the track will be grounds for disqualification, with the exemption of water. 7. Tractor must remain within boundaries of contest course during the pull or will be disqualified. If tractor goes out of bounds past the finish line marker it will not be disqualified. 8. Only one pull allowed for each contestant for each class, unless a tie is declared. 9. The pull be considered over when forward motion of the load stops. The judge shall hold hole digging to a minimum 10. Going out of bounds will be grounds for disqualification 11. All tractors will undergo inspection by group members to be sure the tractor abides by the rules set forth

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by the group 12. Transmission gear ratio changes are allowed 13. Fuel lines on tractors must not come in contact with hot engine components 14. No alcohol will be allowed at the event 15. Air filters and elements are optional 16. No sitting on weights. All weights must be securely hung or fastened on some way. 17. Any parts falling off on the track will be grounds for disqualification 18. All drivers must stay safety conscious at all times 19. All drivers MUST obey the flagman while on the track during the pull 20. Drivers will receive start and stop signals from the flagman only 21. All drivers must be sure their tractor is in neutral, and signal the track persons that it is safe to hook the sled to the tractor 22. All drivers must, at the end of their pull, when the flagman signals them to stop, ensure the tractor is in Neutral, and the throttle returned to idle, and signal to the track personnel that it is safe to unhook the tractor from the sled. 23. All drivers should be careful to ensure that they do not consciously, deliberately or excessively jerk the sled when starting the pull. This could cause damage to the sled. 24. The chain must be tight before starting sled. No jerking, or bouncing, when you receive the red flag, your pull is over. 25. Driver only – No riders while tractor is being driven or towed. 26. Each driver will be allowed to take a second pull if not satisfied with first pull in the class 27. All riders must wear a helmet. 28. All tractors must have a hood over engine. ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.defiancefair.com - click on grandstand events

Fairview Young Farmers/4-H Pig Catch

Monday, August 19, 2013 (Immediately following the Show of Bands in the Grandstand) 1. Open to 4-H members age 9 and in the 3rd grade – age 13 as of January 1 of current fair year. 2. Entry forms due August 16, 2013. 3. Entry forms must be signed by the entrant and parent/guardian. 4. Pig Catch entrants must be able to provide facilities to house and feed a pig should they win. 5. Must pick up animal in Spring of following year and enroll as a 4-H Swine project. 6. Must show at the County Fair next year in the Pig Catch Class. 7. Winners of the pigs from previous years are ineligible. Sponsored by the Fairview Young Farmers. For more information, contact OSU Extension Office at 419-782-4771. Form is available on the OSU Extension Office website at http://defiance.osu.edu/ (click on Jr. Fair Program)

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Tinora Young Farmers Kids' & Adult Pedal Tractor Pull

Sunday, August 18, 2013 2:00 P.M. Livestock Show Arena Rules and Regulations: 1. The contestants must be able to pedal the tractor without assistance. 2. Pedal tractors will be furnished for all participants. 3. All contestants must wear shoes. 4. All contestants will be given three (3) chances to get the sled moving from the starting line. 5. Both hands must be on the steering wheel and both feet must be on the pedals. Standing is not allowed. The pulling tractor must stay between the lines on the pulling lane at all times. 6. There will be four classes of contestants, as follows:

Class 1, 25 - 43 lbs.; Class 2, 44 - 59 lbs; Class 3, 60 - 74 lbs, Class 4, 75 - 100 lbs. 7. Prizes will be given to each winner. 8. The judge’s decision will be final for all pulls. 9. All contestants must be present by the time of pedal pull with a signed permission slip in hand. The required signature of parent or guardian releases Tinora Young Farmers from any financial responsibility due to accident. 10. Registration for the pedal pull will be 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at the Multipurpose Building. A $1 entry fee will be charged. 11. Only the first 30 children in each class will be qualified to participate. The child must be accompanied by an adult or guardian at time of registration. 12. For more information, contact the Tinora Agricultural Department at (419) 497-2621. ADULT Division (NEW) Rules and Regulations:

1. Rules will be the same as the kids pulls, with the following exceptions: 2. There will be two classes of contestants, as follows: Class #1 - Women Class #2 - Men 3. Registration for the pedal pull will be 1:00-2:00 pm at the Multipurpose Building. A $2 entry fee will be charged. Registration will also be held during kid's pulls in the show arena. 4. Prizes will be given to the winner of each class. 5. The Tinora Young Farmers reserves the right to turn away any participant for any reason. 6. For more information, contact the Tinora Agricultural Department at 419-497-2621.

Camping at the County Fair

Camping Rules and Regulations 1. Campers will be allowed on fairgrounds begining Wednesday, August 14th. 2. Ticket takers will be stationed at the campground entrance. No one will be admitted with out a vehicle campground pass and a season pass, starting Saturday. 3. Vehicle passes will be issued with each campsite. No more than (2) Vehicles allowed to a site. This tag must be displayed at all times. Vehicles not displaying parking pass will be towed at owners' expense. 4. The campground will be marked to show individual lots. Markers should not be tampered with for any reason.  The Campground Director will remove them as soon as all campers are parked.  If early parking privileges are in any way abused, we will restrict parking to Friday evening and Saturday only. 5. Your camp site number should be displayed so it can be easily viewed from the nearest driveway. 6. If you should have to mow the grass on your lot before the fair, please haul your grass clippings to a manure pit. 7. All pets will be required to be on a leash and remain in campsite area. 8. As for overnight guest(s), the responsible adult for that site must tell the camp office in advance.  (An adult is a person over 18 years of age, who accepts responsibility for the others on the same campsite and

their actions in the campground area.) 9. CURFEW IS 12:30 AM. Everyone must be in his or her campers and loud noises are not permitted after curfew.  10. Members of the Defiance County Associate Deputies will patrol and police as they see fit.  Anyone getting into trouble will be sent home. 11. No alcoholic beverages or profane language are allowed. 12. Any and all campfires must be in a heavy metal fire ring, furnished by camper, and must be attended at all times. 12. All debris must be removed from your campsite following the fair. This includes partially burned items in campfire rings. Campsite must be left in same condition as when you moved in to your lot. If site is not clean when you leave, the fair board has the right to refuse your campsite the following year. 13. Please put trash in garbage bags and place in dumpster. 14. Because of low voltage, the use of air conditioners is prohibited. 15. Your cooperation and courtesy to your neighbors will be greatly appreciated. 16. No direct water hookup. 17. On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 reservations may be made for the same campsite that you held this year, at the camp office from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Any remaining sites may be reserved to anyone on Friday, August 23 at the camp office from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 18. No subletting or transfer of camp site. 19. All campers to be removed from the fairgrounds by Monday at 2:00 PM following the fair. 20. No refund on campsites after July 15.

UNAUTHORIZED Vehicles

Golf carts are no longer permitted on the grounds during the Fair, except those authorized by the board to carry out official business. No unauthorized vehicles on the Midway after 10:00 am. Any and all unauthorized vehicles parked illegally, must be removed by noon on opening day and parked in the parking lot. Failure to comply will result in said vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.

2013 Ohio COUNTY Fair Dates

JUNE FAIRS Paulding County (Paulding) . . . . . . . . . . . Jun 10 Pickaway County (Circleville) . . . . . . . . . . . Jun 15 Putnam County (Ottawa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jun 24 JULY FAIRS Marion County (Marion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 01 Harrison County (Cadiz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 02 Clinton County (Wilmington) . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 06 Lawrence County (Proctorville) . . . . . . . . . . Jul 06 Madison County (London) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 07 Logan County (Bellefontaine) . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 08 Trumbull County (Cortland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 09 Lucas County (Maumee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 09 Jackson County (Wellston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 12 Franklin County (Hilliard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 13 Adams County (West Union) . . . . . . . . . . Jul 14 Crawford County (Bucyrus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 14 Fayette County (Washington C.H.) . . . . . . . . Jul 14 Perry County (New Lexington) . . . . . . . . . . Jul 15 Ottawa County (Oak Harbor) . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 15 Warren County (Lebanon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 16 Carroll County (Carrollton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 16 Clark County (Springfield) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 19 Butler County (Hamilton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 21 Clermont County (Owensville) . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 21 Knox County (Mt. Vernon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 21

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Shelby County (Sidney) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 21 Union County (Marysville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 21 Seneca County (Tiffin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 21 Vinton County (McArthur) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 22 Summit County (Tallmadge) . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 23 JULY/ AUGUST FAIRS Ohio State Fair (Columbus) . . . . . . July 24-Aug 4 Pike County (Piketon) . . . . . . . . . July 26-Aug 3 Preble County (Eaton) . . . . . . . . . July 27-Aug 3 Auglaize County (Wapakoneta) . . . July 28-Aug 3 Greene County (Xenia) . . . . . . . . . July 28-Aug 3 Gallia County (Gallipolis) . . . . . . . . July 29-Aug 3 Columbiana County (Lisbon) . . . . July 29-Aug 4 Medina County (Medina) . . . . . . . . July 29-Aug 4 Wood County (Bowling Green) . . . . July 29-Aug 5 AUGUST FAIRS Champaign County (Urbana) . . . . . . . . . . Aug 02 Athens County (Athens) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 02 Ross County (Chillicothe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 03 Hartford Independent (Licking County) . . . Aug 03 Richland County (Mansfield) . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 04 Holmes County (Millersburg) . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 05 Scioto County (Lucasville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 05 Cuyahoga County (Berea) . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 05 Attica Independent (Seneca County) . . . . . Aug 06 Ashtabula County (Jefferson) . . . . . . . . . . Aug 06

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Erie County (Sandusky) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 06 Hamilton County (Carthage) . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 07 Henry County (Napoleon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 09 Mercer County (Celina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 09 Miami County (Troy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 09 Muskingum County (Zanesville) . . . . . . . . Aug 11 Huron County (Norwalk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 12 Meigs County (Pomeroy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 12 Jefferson County (Smithfield) . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 13 Lake County (Painesville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 13 Allen County (Lima) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 16 Darke County (Greenville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 16 Defiance County (Hicksville) . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 17 Monroe County (Woodsfield) . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 19 Lorain County (Wellington) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 19 Portage County (Randolph) . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 20 Sandusky County (Fremont) . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 20 AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER FAIRS Noble County (Caldwell) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 26 Morrow County (Mt Gilead) . . . . . . Aug 26-Sept 2 Stark County (Canton) . . . . . . . . . . Aug 27- Sept 2 Hancock County (Findlay) . . . . . . . . Aug 28- Sept 2 Mahoning County (Canfield) . . . . . Aug 28- Sept 2 Montgomery County (Dayton) . . . . Aug 28- Sept 2 Richwood Independent (Union Co) . Aug 28- Sept 2 Van Wert County (Van Wert) . . . . . . Aug 28- Sept 2

Geauga County (Burton) . . . . . . . . Aug 29- Sept 2 Fulton County (Wauseon) . . . . . . . . Aug 30-Sept 5 SEPTEMBER FAIRS Washington County (Marietta) . . . . Aug 31-Sept 3 Highland County (Hillsboro) . . . . . Aug 31-Sept 7 Morgan County (McConnelsville) . . . . . . . Sept 3-7 Belmont County (St. Clairsville) . . . . . . . . Sept 3-8 Hardin County (Kenton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 3-8 Albany Independent (Athens County) . . . . Sept 4-8 Wayne County (Wooster) . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 7-12 Williams County (Montpelier) . . . . . . . . Sept 7-14 Hocking County (Logan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 9-14 Guernsey County (Old Washington) . . . . Sept 9-14 Wyandot County (Upper Sandusky) . . . Sept 10-15 Bellville Independent (Richland County) Sept 11-14 Delaware County (Delaware) . . . . . . . . Sept 14-21 Ashland County (Ashland) . . . . . . . . . . Sept 15-21 Tuscarawas County (Dover) . . . . . . . . . Sept 16-22 Brown County (Georgetown) . . . . . . . . . Sept 24-28 Barlow Independent (Washington Co) . Sept 26-29 SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER FAIRS Coshocton County (Coshocton) . . . . . Sept 27-Oct 3 OCTOBER FAIRS Loudonville Independent (Ashland County) . Oct 01 Fairfield County (Lancaster) . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 06

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Antique Tractor & Machinery Show August 17-24, 2013 Superintendent: Lavon Wiles 419-658-2520

Date: ______ / _____ / ______ Email ____________________________________ Entry Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: ___ Zip Code: _______________ Year Make or Model ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ANTIQUE TRACTOR & MACHINERY SHOW EXHIBITOR MUST BUY ONE SEASON TICKET

DEFIANCE COUNTY FAIR OPEN CLASS ENTRY FORM Deadline for entries: Friday, August 9, 2013

First: ______________________ Middle: ________ Last Name: ______________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________State ______ Zip Code _________________ Home Phone________________________________ Age _______ Birthday (mm/dd/yy) __________________________

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Pre-entries must be check in by 4:00 Mail entry to Defiance County Fair $40 Entry Fee Must Accompany Entry Form PO Box 184, Hicksville Ohio 43526 Non Refundable Check Payable to: Defiance County Fair Please print plainly

Entrant's Name: _____________________________________________Age_______________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______ Zip Code: _______________

Social Security# _______________________ Drivers License #__________________ State___ Check (and qty) which you are entering: Sub Compact ___ Full Size ___ Vans ___ Small Trucks ___ I, the driver accept all risk. Signature___________________________________________________

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Mail Entries to: Mary Bishop, 05920 Domersville Rd., Defiance OH 43512-9121 Entry Fee: $1.00 per goat per class Make Checks Payable to: Agricultural Fair of Defiance County, Inc.

Name: ______________________________________ Birth Date: __________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State ____ Zip Code: ___________________ Phone #: (____) ______________________ E-mail: ______________________________ Amount Enclosed: $ ___________ CLASS #

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