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Going on 118 years of rides, animals & fun By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers In all its 117 years, the Becker Country Fair has never failed to thrill its attendees with an array of addictive carnival games, stomach-flipping rides, farm animal showings, unconventional contests, and skilled performers. The 118th year, which will run

from Wednesday, July 29 to Saturday, August 1, promises to once again enthrall all who enter its gates. While the general schedule of the fair will be similar to that of previous years, new acts have been specially secured for this year’s audiences. Some event times may be subject to minor changes,

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As the sun set over the fairgrounds last year, the Midway lights sparkled. Except for Wednesday, the Midway will open every day at 1 p.m. this year.

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Becker County Fair 2009 FAIR Continued from page 1 but since this year’s excitement will have you wanting to spend all four days on the fairgrounds, anyway, you shouldn’t miss a thing. On Wednesday, the fair kicks off with 4-H and FFA Open Class registration. The first two animal showings – those for poultry and rabbits – will be in the Amanda Foltz Arena that morning. Bingo will open at 2, and the Commercial Building and Midway will welcome visitors beginning at 5. For some fresh entertainment, catch comic stunt juggler Tuey Wilson’s show under the Big Tent at either 2 or 4 p.m. Also, the Miss and Junior Miss Becker County Fair Pageant will take place Wednesday evening at 6:30 in the Grandstand; $7 will buy your way in. For free country western musical amusement, make sure to catch Danny Holt under the Big Tent at 7:15. Thursday is Senior Day, and will see a huge showing of farm animals: lambs, sheep, market goats, swine, and beef will all be out on display over the course of the day in the Amanda Foltz Arena. The Senior Citizen Awards Program will be held in the Big Tent at 1:15 p.m., and at 2:45 the recently returned Mustache and Beard Contest will take place. Back due to popular demand, the

Callens Family will provide Thursday’s musical entertainment, with show times at 1:45, 4, and 7:30, all under the Big Tent. The second annual Sand Run, an easy-toclean take on a mud race, will have competitors on the starting line in the Grandstand at 6:30 p.m. Admission will be $7 for adults and $5 for those 12 and younger. The thrill is guaranteed to be worth the expense. Kids Day is on Friday, which is also home to the Horse Show in the Horse Arena and two dairy shows in the Amanda Foltz Arena. There will be games for kids under the Big Tent for an hour and a half beginning at 1:45 that afternoon. Performances for the day are Gary Wick and Friends – a comedic ventriloquist act – showing at 1, 3:30 and 4:30, and Doc and the Scrubs at 7:45, all of which will be held in the Big Tent. In the Grandstand, the annual Demo Derby will return with stock cars, compact pickups and minivans at 7. Admission to the dirt, destruction, and general chaos is set at $5 for kids 12 and under and $7 for adults. Saturday is Family Day, and the last day of the fair. The festivities will include the Becker County Fair Tractor Rendezvous’ debut at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m., the 4-H Horse Fun Show will be held in the Horse Arena. The fair’s second Demo Derby – this time showing 4 cylin-

3 ders and pick-ups as they wreak their havoc – will again be at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand. The Big Tent will house a multitude of events throughout the day, from 12:30’s 4-H Fashion Revue to arts and crafts at 3. In Capable Hands, a two-person variety show featuring comedy and juggling, will perform at 2:30 and 5:30. Beginning at 6, the King Agassiz, Fair Builder of the Past and Present, and Century Farm awards will be presented. The evening will wrap up with some tunes by the Melody Playboys at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, the Commercial and Open Class Buildings will open and bingo will start at 11 a.m. The Midway’s rides, games, and treats will be available for admittance beginning at 1 p.m. On both Friday and Saturday, 4-H will hold a Day Camp for kids in its Exhibit Building. Every day of the fair, there will be pony rides available for a fee near the children’s barn. Also, every night, within the Big Tent, there will be a button drawing from amongst ticket-holders for some terrific prizes. With original acts strewn across a background of yearly fair favorites, this summer’s Becker County Fair is undoubtedly worth your while.

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General chaos -- and, therefore, general fun -- at the Demo Derby will commence on both Friday and Saturday nights, at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand.

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Comedic voice routine turns career By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers At 6 years old, Gary Wick was cast in a rendition of Babes in Toyland, playing the part of the comic relief. On Friday, July 31, he’ll be under the Big Tent at the fair with dummies Clarence Duck and The Old Man, doing, more or less, the same thing. “I was always doing something like this as a hobby – all my life, always comedy,” said Wick, who has degrees in both teaching and engineering, but discovered he could turn a hobby into a career when he began writing his own comedy routines. Wick took his comedic inspiration largely from Abbot and Costello. “They made me laugh,” he said. “I wanted to do something with that.” That is precisely what Wick is doing. He has spent years performing his original blend of ventriloquism, sound effects and outright hilarity for fairs, festivals, conventions, cruise ships, schools, comedy clubs, theme parks and corporate events across the country. Wick’s stunning resume also includes being a feature act next to big-name entertainers, including REO Speedwagon, Kenny Chesney, and Marie Osmond. He has also loaned his talents to several television and radio commercials, and has twice been voted a finalist on Showtime’s Funniest Person in America Competition. With accolades like those, he must be a pretty funny guy. The show that he’ll bring to the Becker County Fair will include sight gags, impressions, one-liners and witty observations on contemporary society, as well as ventriloquism through both his dummies and “human puppets” taken from the audience. “I bring volunteers up, and they’re the dummies, I’m the ventriloquist,” Wick said, adding that he often uses audience members to give operatic performances in a manner similar to how “the Three Stooges would Gary Wick and his dummies will take the stage under approach opera.” July 31, with three shows throughout the afternoon. Wick is also known for his vocal sound affects, including “the 64 Buick” and “deer hunting.” “I do gunshots, sirens, explosions,” Wick said. “I “I remember old ventriloquists who would talk make them into short 60-second stories.” about polyphony,” Wick recalled, adding with a laugh, Wick’s comedy act, having been performed and “What’s that?” perfected in a variety of venues, appeals to all ages. A Polyphony is the practice of using two or more completely clean show, Gary Wick and Friends is a tertones at once; it is most commonly used for music comopportunity for kids and parents both to enjoy a position. In humor, however, it makes for some truly 04buscardad2.qxd 3/22/2004 2:44 PM rific Page 1 few chuckles. Friday offers three opportunities to do excellent – and hilarious – sound effects, an art Wick so, with shows at3/22/2004 1, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m.PM underneath has mastered. 04buscardad2.qxd 2:44 Page 1 the

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Big Tent at the fair. “I love outdoor acts,” Wick said, emphasizing how excited he is to come to Detroit Lakes. “I’m looking forward to having a lot of fun.” Have some fun and more than a little laughter, and make sure to check out Wick and his wordy friends during your week at the fair.

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The ‘Holy Grail’ of wholesome & impressive By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers

After 25 years of performing for audiences across the nation, Tuey Wilson, Comic Stunt Juggler, has yet to bore a crowd. “(He) never stops adding outrageous and entertaining skills to his repertoire,” said the Georgia Renaissance Festival’s review. Wilson has performed at renaissance festivals in five states, as well as at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, countless corporate events, colleges, trade shows, and cruise ships, and FOX’s Thirty Seconds to Fame. Although his juggling is rooted in classic technique, Wilson is continuously revamping his act by adding new manipulations, ideas, and objects – including flaming headgear, Nerf toys, spinning ropes, and a 7-foot tall freestanding ladder. Juggle Magazine has said of Wilson: “Those looking for wholesome laughs and incredible demonstrations of skill have found the Holy Grail in Tuey.” Wilson’s talents include throwing a lasso while riding a pogo-stick “horse,” juggling while walking across a flaming tightrope, and his ultimate mastery of what he refers to only as “The Trick,” which he credits to “a year extremely well-spent.” The time Wilson puts into his act is evident; few juggling shows are as able to awe crowds with their degree of coordination, speed, and sheer physical skill. His prowess is proven through his achievements, which include being a Guinness World Record holder and 5-time medalist in the International Juggling Championship. In addition to his incredible skill, Wilson has a humble, friendly, humorous style, which he portrays through slapstick humor and setting his stunts to dramatic music, including the Star Wars theme. In the promotional video featured on his website, Wilson paused while balancing atop a freestanding ladder – flaming torch in hand, about to ignite three more batons and perform a risky juggling endeavor – looked into the audience, and said, “I should really say something here about kids not trying this at home…but that’s where I learned it.” With his humor and talent evident in the friendly and exciting atmosphere that he exudes, Wilson is a performer of astronomical heights – even while atop extremely shaky ladders. Unless you can stand to miss the thrills, laughs, gasps, and applause that any Tuey Wilson performance guarantees, make sure you’re under the Big Tent at 2 or 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Tuey Wilson, juggler extraordinaire, will perform impressive feats at the Becker County Fair on Wednesday’s opening day, at both 2 and 4 p.m. under the Big Tent.

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After a first-year success, the Sand Run returns

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Above, last year’s horse competitors practiced in the ring. Left, last minute polishing of classic beauties before 2008’s antique car show. Below, competitors for last year’s returning Mustache and Beard Contest lined up for judging -- the popular growa-thon is back in 2009 on Thursday, Senior Day.

Last year, 1500 people showed up to witness the revving engines and flying sand of the Becker County Fair’s first Sand Run. With a turnout like that, it only made sense to make the run annual. “(There) seemed to be a lot of interest,” said Lowell Jorgenson, Fair Board Secretary and Treasurer. “We thought we would try it again.” The Sand Run is a beachier version of the mucky mud races that county fairs are famous for hosting. This one will take place on a 300-foot track in the Grandstand at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. Members of the Mud Runners Association will be competing against one another for the fastest completion time on the course. “When they go do mud runs, someone gets stuck and then they have to tow them out with everyone else still going,” Jorgenson said as to why Becker County found sand to be a simpler – and tidier – alternative to mud. Fair Board President Bob Sonnenberg was enthusiastic about last year’s sand run, and will certainly be in attendance at this year’s, as well. “People shouldn’t miss it,” he said. For some typical county fair fun with an unorthodox twist, make sure you’re at this year’s sand run. As Jorgenson said, “The sand will fly!”

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After clown college, the rest is history By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers Steve Russell’s juggling act was a flaming success at last year’s fair. This summer, he’s returning to Becker County with his other half: his wife and juggling partner, Kobi Shaw. The couple has been performing together as In Capable Hands for 13 years. Shaw, who studied at Circle in The Square Theatre School and has Bachelor’s degrees in drama and broadcast journalism, was working as an actress in New York City when she realized that her acting needed an extra kick. “A lot of shows at that time needed juggling, unicycling, that sort of thing,” Shaw said. And so she went to Florida and enrolled at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, which offers classes in pantomime, improvisation, character development, makeup, acrobatics, stilt-walking and physical comedy like slaps and falls. Russell’s beginnings were somewhat different. “Lots of boys at 8 or 9 go through that stage where they get into juggling, magic, ventriloquism,” Russell said. “I never grew out of that phase of my life.” After studying psychology and being certified as a clinical hypnotist, Russell also moved to Florida to attend Clown College. “People are always asking us where we met,” Russell said, adding with a smile, “a lot of people meet at college…” When Shaw and Russell first got their act together, it wasn’t the comedic perfection that their shows now consist of. “It was difficult at first because he came from an improvisational background, and I came from a theatre background and wanted everything scripted,” Shaw said. Although their first season was a struggle, the couple learned to draw upon their strengths to complement each other’s.

“And now it works really well,” Shaw said. Separately, they have acted with or performed for Dick Van Dyke, Nanette Fabray, Ron Howard, the Royal Family of Spain, and countless others. Together, they made a national audience laugh with their performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. On a whim, Shaw and Russell sent a package of In Capable Hands material to the show’s producers. That was a Thursday. On Tuesday, they got a call asking if they would perform on the show. “That’s how easy it is!” Russell said with a laugh. Their exposure brought them a new sort of fame, although not as they had anticipated. “When we came home we got calls: ‘my 4-year old loves you, will you perform at her birthday party?’” Russell said. “It wasn’t the way we expected, but we did get lots more calls.” Although Russell, who has trained over 100 Ringling Bros. clowns, also tours solo, he feels that much more can be done performing as a pair. “We can throw things back and forth to each other – not at each other,” he said with a laugh. “We’re both jugglers and performers,” Shaw said. “We’re unique in that.” One of In Capable Hands’ attributes is their singular ability to surprise audiences with anything from flying pizzas to impaled potatoes, all set to the background banter the two provide. Of their banter’s ability to entertain, Shaw said with a grin, “It’s not just Steve talking.” Both stunt juggling and the day-today kind make In Capable Hands such a vibrant success. Russell and Shaw’s two sons, Tate and Quinn, travel with them, making the show a true family effort. “Amazingly enough they still laugh at us, after seeing it hundreds of times” Shaw said. The boys’ continual amusement says

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Husband and wife performance duo Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw will perform under the Big Top during this year’s Becker County Fair. something about the quality of In Capable Hands’ performances – an appeal broader than some might expect. “What tends to happen is that parents think it’ll be a good show for the kids,” Russell said. “We surprise them. We en-

tertain the kids and the adults in different ways at the same time.” With impressive physical feats and an abundance of verbal comedy, In Capable Hands is a family act that’s ideal for any family to attend together.

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9 kids, 7 instruments and a good time By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers If the Partridge Family lived on a farm in southern Minnesota and added in an accordion, a mandolin, and a few more kids who learned how to milk cows, grow tomatoes and make strawberry jam, it might resemble the Callens Family Entertainers. Back for their fourth year at the Becker County Fair, the nine Callens kids will perform on Thursday, July 30 at 1:45, 4, and 7:30 p.m. under the Big Tent. “They are fabulous,” said Bob Sonnenberg, Fair Board President. “They’re back this year by request.” The Callens children range from age 4 to 22. Jessica Callens Dougherty, who is the eldest and speaks on behalf of the family, is married and the mother of a 4-month old. The Callens, she said, got involved with the touring circuit after first performing publicly in a nearby nursing home. “I hear of a lot of families that perform together all beginning the same,” Callens Dougherty said. “It’s a common thing.” Once people began to hear about the Callens kids and their talents, they were

asked to give performances at many different locations. They now perform 20some shows during an average season. The group plays approximately 7 instruments altogether, including the guitar, keyboard, organ, and violin. “We all sing – even Mario, the little guy,” Dougherty said with a smile. The kids’ talent likely stems from their parents. “Mom sings, and Dad plays the guitar,” Dougherty said. During the off-season, the Callens family practices a couple of hours every day, a rehearsal schedule that has to be lightened during the summer when they become busy with travel and performances. “It’s a time commitment, but we make it work,” Dougherty said. With a family of eleven – thirteen with Dougherty’s beau and baby – all making music together, doing farm work together, and traveling together, making it work is a continual effort. “Every family is going to argue – otherwise there’s something wrong,” Dougherty said. “I would say that we are close. We have to work together.” Dougherty and her husband and child live nearby the family farm, and her

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The Callens’ are back by popular demand at their fourth Becker County Fair. siblings often baby-sit for them. Their close proximity, coupled with minimal conflict, make evident the family’s deep connections to one another. That relationship must be a strong one for people to spend so much time in tandem. If they didn’t enjoy spending time together, “we wouldn’t do it,” Dougherty said.

Be glad that they do, and come hear the Callens Family’s musical talents, straight from the farm to the fair. “We’re definitely looking forward to coming to Becker County,” Dougherty said. “We really enjoy the fair there. We’ve met a lot of nice people.”

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“For them, it’s a good learning and growing opportunity. They meet a lot of new friends, lose fears of being in front of people, and gain confidence,” she said. “They’re great – I love them all.” Junior Miss Becker County Fair 2008, Kristin Johnson, will return to pass on her crown to one of five girls up for this year’s title. Johanna Grimsley, a 15-year old who just finished her freshman year at Detroit Lakes High School, is the daughter of Barbara Schiller and Dale Grimsley. Scott and Shawna Vareberg’s 15-year old daughter Miranda will also be competing. She lives in Audubon and also recently wrapped

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compete for pageant titles will perform a piece on her guitar. She is the 16-year old daughter of Brent Pearson and Carmen Elston. Annie Erickson, daughter of Donna Lefebvre and Jamie Erickson, is 16 and lives in Waubun. Erickson will be dancing for the talent section of the competition. 18-year old Allison Gunderson’s talent is in the culinary arts. She lives in Audubon and is the daughter of Jerry and Deb Gunderson. Hailey Washburn is 17 and lives in Detroit Lakes. She is the daughter of Shantay Washburn and Jeff Osborn. 17-year old Kayla Buermann, daughter of Jackie Buerman, is also from Detroit Lakes. Both girls will sing as

their talent. Last year’s Miss Becker County, Sadie Nistler, will come back to award 2009’s winner with her crown. Before the pageant begins, each of the girls will complete a personal interview with the judges, which will account for thirty percent of their scores. On Wednesday night, the audience will watch as each young lady competes in the talent, evening gown, and onstage interview aspects of the pageant. Following the program, there will be a Queen’s Reception. The girls who are named as this summer’s Miss and Junior Miss Becker County Fair will be present at fair events

throughout the rest of the weekend, and will also represent Becker County at other pageants around the area. Winners will receive $250 savings bonds, as well as other prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets for the pageant are $7 for adults, and kids 5 and under will be admitted for free. Witness the competition’s proceedings – and applaud ten of the area’s highly talented young ladies – in the Grandstand on Wednesday night at 6:30.

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12 Fairboard Members President: Bob Sonnenberg 28603 State Hwy. 34, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-8407 Vice-President: Roger Engstrom 22300 NW Pickerel Lk Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-8841 Secretary/Treasurer: Lowell Jorgenson 26618 Co. Hwy. 26, Callaway, MN 56521, 375-4611 Board Members Include: Jeff Axton 25366 Duffney Rd, Rochert MN 56578, 847-5746 Dustin Dahring 316 East Frazee Avenue, Vergas, MN 56587, 342-2991 Shawn Eckert 36860 Rethwisch Ln., Frazee, MN 56544, 334-4045 Amy Jorgenson 26618 Co. Hwy. 26, Callaway, MN 56521, 375-4611 Sharon Leegard 23487 260th St., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 439-6740 Matt Moore 25374 Co. Hwy. 32, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-3359 DeWayne Myhre 812 3rd St., Apt. 1, Audubon, MN 56511, 439-3125 Travis Schauer 12480 Co. Hwy. 8, Lake Park, MN 56554, 238-5077 Keith Sonnenberg 30786 State Hwy. 34, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-5490 Roger Winter 25878 Co. Hwy. 14, Callaway, MN 56521, 375-3704 FAIRBOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: *Committee Chairperson is the First Person on Each List (In Bold Print) FAIR MANAGER: Bob Sonnenberg 4-H ACTIVITIES: Roger Engstrom, Amy Jorgenson DEMO DERBY: Travis Schauer, Shawn Eckert, Matt Moore, Dusty Dahring CATTLE & CATTLE BARN: Keith Sonnenberg, Shawn Eckert, DeWayne Myhre, Dustin Dahring HORSE & HORSE BARN: Travis Schauer, Dustin Dahring, Jeff Axton POULTRY & RABBIT BARN: Matt Moore, Dustin Dahring, DeWane Myhre EXHIBIT BUILDING: Amy Jorgenson, Sharon Leegard GATES, CROWD CONTROL, PARKING & SAFETY, PERSONNEL, GROUNDS & OFFICE: Lowell Jorgenson, Keith Sonnenberg, Jeff Axton CARNIVAL: Lowell Jorgenson, Travis Schauer, Bob Sonnenberg, Keith Sonnenberg, Roger Winter PREMIUM BOOKS, COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS & ADVERTISING: Shawn Eckert, Lowell Jorgenson, Roger Engstrom, Matt Moore, DeWayne Myhre OFF SEASON GROUND CARE, RENT & IMPROVEMENTS: Bob Sonnenberg, Lowell Jorgenson, Keith Sonnenberg, Dustin Dahring, Travis Schauer, Roger Winter GAMBLING COMMITTEE: Sharon Leegard, Amy Jorgenson, Roger Winter ENTERTAINMENT FOR GRANDSTAND & BIG TENT: Bob Sonnenberg, Lowell Jorgenson, Keith Sonnenberg, Roger Winter, Amy Jorgenson

Becker County Fair 2009 SENIOR CITIZENS/ANTIQUE CARS/SCHOOL HOUSE: Roger Engstrom, Roger Winter, Lowell Jorgenson General Rules: 1. Entries of premiums may be made by residents of Becker County, including residents of Clay and Otter Tail Townships adjoining Becker County, except Open Class Livestock. This includes the employees of the Fair and Fair Board members. All other entries for premiums must be first approved by the director in charge of the division. 2. Open class livestock is open to all Minnesota County residents (if space capacity is not filled and preregistration is completed). All fair employees and fair board members are eligible to enter. All other entries and premiums must be first approved by the director in charge of the division. 3. All entries must be made in the proper division on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and until 5 p.m. 4. Check out for Open Class early a.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Sunday. 4-H check out is before10 a.m. Sunday. 5. All entries will be judged on the basis of general merit. No consideration given to freak articles or animals. 6. All entries of potatoes or corn must be representative of class and variety under which they are shown. 7. The association will not be responsible for the loss or injury to any livestock exhibits. 8. No exhibit will be placed that has less than the required number of articles or pounds. 9. All articles of handwork must have been made since last Fair. Canned foods must be from August of the previous year to this year. Agricultural products must be grown this year. 10. All claims for premiums or errors must be made to the treasurer within 10 days after the Fair ends. 11. Diligence will be used by the officers of the Fair, but the Fair will not be responsible for the injury or loss of an exhibit or for the injury of any person. 12. All exhibitors of livestock must have stock in the ring promptly after being called by the judges. 13. All cattle, sheep, and hogs must be accompanied by a health certificate according to rules of the Minnesota Livestock Sanitary Board. 14. No article previously exhibited will be accepted. 15. Any person violating any of the rules of the Fair Association will be deprived of receiving any premium that may be awarded to his or her exhibit. 16. The Board of Directors reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations to determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or incident to the Fair and if necessary, reserve the right to prorate any or all cash prizes. 17. Motorcycle and bicycles are not allowed on the fairgrounds. All other motorized vehicles must be parked. No driving on Fairgrounds. 18. ** County Fair Camping Information: Any person 20 years old or under camping on the fairgrounds must register at the Fair Board Office prior to setting up camp. Registration requires a parents signature and overnight supervision by an adult. The registration form must be available when being checked by our security or fair personnel. All problems will be turned over to the city police. It’s Easy! Check the general rules and the particular rules of the division you wish to enter. Bring your exhibit Wednesday to the building where the exhibit will be diplayed. Check after juding for your placing.

Pick up your prize money at the place where you entered your exhibit. Checks will be ready Sunday at chekout time. Cash your check promptly. Thank you for exhibiting and good luck. Raffle Ticket Policy 1. Raffle tickets can be sold under the following conditions: Money from the sale of tickets will go to benefit the Fair or a non-profit organization. 2. Board must approve the selling of all raffle tickets including 4-H. 3. Any politial or controversial organization cannot sell raffle tickets. Becker County Youth Market Auction The Becker County Youth Market Auction is a function of the Becker County Fairboard. Below is an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members. Becker County Youth Market Livestock Auction Bylaws: 1. To be eligible to sell in the Becker County Youth Market Livestock Auction all market beef and dairy steers, market sheep and market swine must win a red or blue ribbon and must be the recommended Becker County Livestock Committee market weight. Market poultry, market rabbits and market goats are blue ribbon winners only. 2. Becker County youth can enter only one eligible 4-H or FFA animal in the auction. Members that have more than one market animal must report to the Youth Market Livestock Auction Committee at the table set up in the barn by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. One exception, if a youth has a Champion or Reserve Champion market animal in more than one market species, he/she would be eligible to sell both in the youth auction, provided there is more than three animals in each class. Market species are beef, swine, sheep, goats, market pens poultry, market pens rabbits, and dairy steers. Preferably, if you know what animals you are going to take into the auction let the committee know as soon as possible. Exhibitors in violation of this rule will not be in the Market Auction. 3. Animals going into the auction ring are to be prepared as for their regular show. If not fit for a regular show, the animals will not sell in the auction. Displaying the show ribbon is acceptable. (This would allow market animals to be shown in lamb lead wool garments, but this would be the only exception to the policy.) 4. The 4-H/FFA member must be on hand to bring their animal into ring. No sibling or other 4-H/FFA member can bring in the animal. They must also be present at the end of the auction to have pictures taken with the successful bidder, if requested. If the exhibitor is not available for pictures, he-she will forfeit 50% of their market auction premium to the auction committee. If you need an exception, it must be brought to the Becker County Youth Market Livestock Auction Committee 24 hours before the auction. 5. A commission on premium will be taken from each exhibitor’s check for promotion, advertising, and the bidders breakfast expense and to comply with youth livestock education in Becker County. 6. Animals must be at the following weights to be eligible, at the Becker County Fair, to enter the Youth Market Livestock Auction. Market Goats-40 lbs; Sheep-90 lbs; Swine-190. lbs; Beef Steers-1000 lbs; Dairy Steers-1000 lbs; Lowline or Mini Breeds-550

lbs. 7. FFA members must be an active member of a Becker County FFA Chapter while in high school or must be an active member of a collegiate program. They must be under the age of 21 years the day of the auction and also be a current resident of Becker County. 8. Youth cannot have sold an animal in another FFA/4-H auction in the same calendar year. 9. Successful bidder has the option to purchase the animal and eligible animals shall be noted at the auction. OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK: Director: Keith Sonnenberg 847-5490 Entry Fee: $2.00 per animal entered Breeder or farm limited to two breeds and two animals per lot. Boars must have tusks removed. No straw will be furnished for bedding. FFA & 4-H animals may be shown if entry fee is paid prior to the show. DIVISION A - CATTLE: Premiums $15.00 - $12.00 - $9.00 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Application for entry to this division must be registered before Wednesday. All classes shown together, all breeds, no steers. * Registered and grade animals shown together. Dairy Breeds Class 1-Shorthorns, Dairy Type (registered-grade) Class 2-Holstein (registered-grade) Class 3-Guerneys (registered-grade) Class 4-Jerseys (registered-grade) Class 5-Brown Swiss (registered-grade) Class 6-Airshire (registered-grade) Lot1. Yearling Bull, 1 year and under 2 2. Bull, 2 years and over 3. Heifer Calf, 4 months and under 1 year 4. Jr. Yearling Heifer, 1 year and under 18 months 5. Sr. Yearling Heifer, 18 months and under 2 years 6. Cow, 2 years and under 3 7. Cow, 3 years and over 8. Best Uddered, overall breeds, to be judged on udder alone-ribbon only. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. Novice Class (Exhibitor 8 years and younger) Rules1. No entry fee 2. Exhibitor must be 8 years old or younger. 3. Calf must be 4 months old or younger (born after April 15 of current year). 4. All breeds will be shown together. 5. Calf cannot be shown in any other class: Open Class, 4-H or FFA. Judging Points: 40 percent on Dairy Animal characteristics, 30 percent on appearance of animal and exhibitor and 30 percent on training and handling of animal. Premiums: $1.50 plus ribbon. Beef Breeds Class 7-Shorthorn (registered-grade) Class 8-Herefords (registered-grade) Class 9-Aberdeen Angus (registered-grade)

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Becker County Fair 2009 Class 10-Simmental (registered-grade) Class 11-Any other recorded breed (registered-grade) Lot1. Bull, Junior Calf, calved on or after Jan. 1 2. Bull, Yearling 3. Yearling Steer, all breeds 4. Heifer, Junior Calf, calved on or after Jan. 1 5. Heifer, Senior Calf, Calved Sept.-Dec. 6. Heifer, Summer Yearling, Calved June-Aug. 7. Heifer, Junior Yearling, Calved March-May 8. Heifer, Senior Yearling, Calved Jan.-Feb. 9. Heifer, Fall Yearling, Calved Sept.-Dec. 10. Cow/Calf after Jan. 1 Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. DIVISION B - SHEEP: Premiums $9.00 - $6.00 - $3.00 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Application for entry to this division must be registered before Wednesday. Class 1-All recorded breeds (registered-grade) Lot1. Ram, 2 years old or over 2. Ram, 1 year old and under 2 years 3. Sr. Ram Lamb, born before Jan. 1 of current year 4. Jr. Ram Lamb, born on or after Jan. 1 of current year 5. Ewe, 1 year old and under 2 years 6. Jr. Ewe Lamb, born on or after Jan. 1 of current year 7. Pair Ewe Lambs 8. Flock 1 ram any age, 2 ewes Lot 4 and 2 ewe lambs 9. Young Flock 2 ewe lambs and 1 ram lamb 10. Market Lamb, born after Jan. 1 of current year Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. DIVISION B1 - SWINE: Premiums $9.00 - $6.00 - $3.00 Class 1-Swine, all breeds, purebred, and commercial (shown together) LOT1. Jan. Boar (farrowed Jan. current year) 2. Feb. Boar (farrowed Feb. current year) 3. Jan. Gilt (same as boar) 4. Feb. Gilt (same as boar) 5. Gilt (March and later) 6. Market barrow (any age) 7. Market guilt (any age) 4-H and FFA animals can be shown in open class if entry fee is paid on entry day, Wednesday. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. DIVISION B2 - GOATS: Premiums $9.00 - $6.00 - $3.00 Class 1-

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Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. DIVISION C - POULTRY: DIRECTOR: Matthew Moore 847-3359 Premiums $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 1. An exhibitor is limited to three breeds or classes. 2. An exhibitor is limited to two entries in each lot for each breed. All members of the same family should constitute a single entry. 3. All entries must be in by 11 a.m. Wednesday. 4. Turkeys, geese and ducks must be entered in pairs as either old pairs or young pairs. They will compete in all respective classes. 5. Sick or diseased birds will not be admitted to show and birds becoming sick after entering the show will be removed by the superintendent. 6. Chickens and turkeys must have completed Form 5.00-2E from hatchery where purchased verifying that parent stock was tested negative for pollorum and typhoid diseases or a health certificate within 90 days of the fair by a veterinarian. If not, veterinarian will best and there will be a charge for testing. 7. Each entry must state whether young or old fowl. An old fowl is a bird hatched prior to the year of the fair. 8. The awards and premiums shall be selected according to the American Standard of Perfection. 9. Any breed recognized by the American Standard of Perfection may be shown. 10. A pen of fowls shall consist of one male and two females. A pair shall be one male and one female. 11. All exhibitors are expected to volunteer time to help clean the barn and keep watch throughout the day. A sign up sheet will be available on entry day. Chickens Class 1-Light Chickens (egg type) Class 2-Heavy Chickens (meat types) Class 3-Bantams Class 4-Rare Breed LOT1. Cock 2. Hen 3. Cockeral 4. Pullet Geese Class 5-Toulouse Class 6-African Class 7-Chinese Class 8-White Embden LOT1. Gander 2. Goose Ducks Class 9-White Pekin Class 10-Rouen

Class 11-Mallard Class 12-Muscovy Class 13-Any other breed LOT1. Drake 2. Hen Turkeys Class 14-Heavy Breeds Class 15-Light Breeds (Beltsville) LOT1. Tom. 2. Hen Game Birds Class 16-Guinea Fowl Class 17-Pigeon Class 18-Pheasant Class 19-Partridge Class 20-Quail LOT1. Male 2. Female Rabbits 1. An exhibitor is limited to three entries, only two entries per lot, accepted on a first come basis while room lasts. 2. All entries must be in by 8:00 a.m. Wednesday. 3. Exhibitors are required to be present to show their own rabbit out of the cage. 4. All exhibitors are expected to volunteer time to help clean the barn and keep watch throughout the day. A sign-up sheet will be available on entry day. Class 21-Any breed LOT 1. Single fryer, purebred or crossbred, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs. 2. Pen of 3 purebreed fryers all the same breed and variety, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs. 3. Pen of 3 crossbreed fryers, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs. LOTS 4-11 are for Purebreeds 4. Pre-Jr. Buck, ARBA Standards 5. Pre-Jr. Doe, ARBA Standards 6. Jr. Buck, 6 mo. or less, ARBA Standards 7. Jr. Doe, 6 mo. or less, ARBA Standards 8. Intermediate Buck, ARBA Standards 9. Intermediate Doe, ARBA Standards 10. Sr. Buck, ARBA Standards 11. Sr. Doe, ARBA Standards LOTS 12-15 are judged on meat quality only 12. Crossbred Jr. Buck, 6 mo. or less 13. Crossbred Jr. Doe, 6 mo. or less 14. Crossbred Sr. Buck, over 6 mo. 15. Crossbred Sr. Doe, over 6 mo DIVISION D - VEGETABLE, FRUIT, HERBS, FORAGE: Superintendent: Shelia Welle Premiums $3.00 - $2.00- $1.00 There will be a Grand and Reserve Grand Champion ribbon in each class. You can enter up to 2 entries per lot. Class 1 - Garden Vegetables Vegetables are not to be skinned or scrubbed. Tap root should be trimmed to 1 1/2 inches. Tops should be trimmed off to 1 1/2 inch to 2 inches above the crown. Leave few outer leaves on cabbage. Please provide variety names.

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Lot 2 - Frosted bars Lot 3 - Chocolate Chip Cookies Lot 4 - Peanut Butter Cookies Lot 5 - Ginger Snap Cookies Lot 6 - Other Cookies CLASS 3 - CANDY Four to be shown Lot 1 - Fudge Lot 2 - Caramels Lot 3 - Peanut Brittle Lot 4 - Assorted plate of 6 CLASS 4 - YEAST BREAD (Medium size loaves) Lot 1 - White Loaf Lot 2 - Graham Lot 3 - Oatmeal Lot 4 - Rye Lot 5 - Multi-Grain Lot 6 - Whole Wheat Lot 7 - Bread Machine Lot 8 - Other CLASS 5 - SWEET YEAST BREAD Lot 1 - Buns (3) Lot 2 - Cinnamon rolls (3) Lot 3 - Cloverleaf, Parkerhouse or dinner rolls Lot 4 - Other CLASS 6 - QUICK BREADS Lot 1 - Baking powder biscuits (3) Lot 2 - Blueberry muffins (3) Lot 3 - Any other muffins (3) Lot 4 - Lefse (1 round) Lot 5 - Banana bread (medium loaf) Lot 6 - Vegetable bread (medium loaf) Lot 7 - Other (3) CLASS 7 - CAKE (About 8” size pan) Lot 1 - Decorated cupcakes, judged on decoration (4) Lot 2 - Decorated cake (not cupcakes) Lot 3 - Spice cake (unfrosted) Lot 4 - Sponge cake (unfrosted) Lot 5 - Chocolate cake (unfrosted) Lot 6 - Other (unfrosted) CLASS 8 - BARS AND COOKIES Three bars or cookies per entry unless specified. About 2 to 2 ½” in uniform size Lot 1 - Bars, unfrosted, not brownies Lot 2 - Bars, frosted, not brownies Lot 3 - Brownies, unfrosted Lot 4 - Brownies, frosted Lot 5 - Chocolate chip cookies Lot 6 - Peanut butter cookies Lot 7 - White drop cookies Lot 8 - Chocolate drop cookies Lot 9 - Icebox cookies Lot 10 - Rolled white cookies Lot 11 - Rolled dark cookies Lot 12 - Sugar cookies Lot 13 - Oatmeal raisin cookies Lot 14 - Festive assortment (4) Lot 15 - Holiday or wedding (4) Lot 16 - Gingersnaps Lot 17 - Snickerdoodles Lot 18 - Other cookies Lot 19 - Other bars CLASS 9 DONUTS three to be shown Lot 1 - Plain rolled donuts Lot 2 - Donuts dropped from donut maker CLASS 10 - PIE (Small size shell, 6 inches) no cream or custard type pies Lot 1 - Apple Lot 2 - Cherry Lot 3 - Peach

Lot 4 - Blueberry Lot 5 - Rhubarb Lot 6 -Empty shell (any size) CLASS 11 - CANDY Four to be shown Lot 1 - Fudge Lot 2 - Peanut Brittle Lot 3 - Dipped chocolate Lot 4 - Caramels Lot 5 - Assorted plate or box Lot 6 - Miscellaneous candy other than listed above PROCESSING RULES: Exhibit in colorless, standard jars. Jams, jellies and pickles may use 1/2 pint or pint size jars. Low acid vegetables need to be processed in a pressure canner according to the times recommended in the University of Minnesota publications available at the Extension Office. They will not be judged if they were not prepared according to the recommendations. Check for positive seal. Remove outer ring. NO WAX!! Label should include PRODUCT NAME, METHOD OF PROCESSING AND TIME OF PROCESSING. NO OPEN KETTLE WILL BE ACCEPTED IN ANY CANNING CATEGORY INCLUDING JAMS AND JELLIES. No food coloring. **ALL CANNING INCLUDING JAMS AND JELLIES MUST HAVE A 1” X 3” LABEL PLACED ON TOP OF JAR WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, METHOD OF PROCESSING AND TIME. NO MIRACLE WHIP JARS ALLOWED - MUST USE REGULAR CANNING JARS. CLASS 12 - CANNED FRUIT *Refer to processing rules Lot 1 - Peaches Lot 2 - Pears Lot 3 - Crab apple, whole Lot 4 - Plums Lot 5 - Blueberries Lot 6 - Rhubarb Lot 7 - Apricots Lot 8 - Cherries Lot 9 - Raspberries Lot 10 - Syrup (any kind) Lot 11 – Applesauce Lot 12 - Other CLASS 13 - CANNED VEGETABLES AND MEAT *Refer to processing rules Lot 1 - Beans, green Lot 2 - Carrots Lot 3 - Corn Lot 4 - Peas Lot 5 - Beets Lot 6 - Pumpkin Lot 7 - Potatoes Lot 8 - Tomato, whole Lot 9 - Beef Lot 10 - Chicken Lot 11 - Fish Lot 12 - Spaghetti sauce Lot 13 - Sauerkraut Lot 14 - Salsa Lot 15 - Vegetable juice Lot 16 - Turnips Lot 17 - Asparagus Lot 18 - Chili sauce Lot 19 - Other CLASS 14 - JELLY AND JAM *Refer to processing rules Lot 1 - Chokecherry jelly Lot 2 - Crab apple jelly

Ribbons are given to all deserving entries. Grand and Reserve Grand Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top entries in each class to deserving entries. EMBROIDERY Only two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories. Lot 1 - Pillowcases Lot 2 - Clothing article Lot 3 - Wall hanging or picture - must be able to be hung for display Lot 4 - Dish towels Lot 5 - Counted cross stitch, up to 6” diameter Lot 6 - Counted cross stitch, 7 - 10” diameter Lot 7 - Counted cross stitch, 11” or larger Lot 8 - Hardanger, up to 7”, not wall hanging Lot 9 - Hardanger, 8” or larger diameter, not wall hanging Lot 10 - Hardanger, any size, wall hanging only - dowel rods/hangers attached must be attached Lot 11 - Hardanger, any size, table runner only Lot 12 – Hardanger, miscellaneous other than listed above Lot 13 – Brazilian embroidery Lot 14 – Swedish weaving Lot 15 – Miscellaneous other than listed above CHRISTMAS - needlework only Lot 20 - Lunch or table cloth Lot 21 - Table Runner Lot 22 - Tree skirt Lot 23 - Wall hanging - dowel rods/hangers must be attached Lot 24 - Tree decoration Lot 25 - Stocking Lot 26 - Centerpiece - needlework only Lot 27 - Miscellaneous - needlework only other than listed above

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Lot 3 - Grape jelly Lot 4 - Strawberry jelly Lot 5 - Raspberry jelly Lot 6 - Strawberry jam Lot 7 - Raspberry jam Lot 8 - Apricot jam Lot 9 - Peach Jam Lot 10 - Blueberry Jam Lot 11 - Jelly, any native fruit Lot 12 - Jam, any native fruit Lot 13 - Jam, any native vegetable Lot 14 - Jelly, any native vegetable Lot 15 - Any marmalade Lot 16 - Apple butter CLASS 15 - PICKLES *Refer to processing rules Lot 1 - Bread and butter Lot 2 - Beet Lot 3 - Whole sweet cucumber Lot 4 - Sweet chunk cucumber Lot 5 - Dill pickles Lot 6 - Relish Lot 7 - Pickled peppers Lot 8 – Pickled veggies Lot 9 - other

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Becker County Fair 2009 CROCHETED ARTICLE Lot 30 - Booties Lot 31 - Doily, up to 10 inches Lot 32 - Doily, 11 inches or larger Lot 33 - Pot holders (2) Lot 34 - Table cloth Lot 35 - Sweater Lot 36 - Pillow Lot 37 - Afghan Lot 38 - Baby Afghan Lot 40 - Crocheted baby set Lot 41 - Shawl / poncho Lot 42 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy) Lot 43– mittens Lot 44 – Cap / Hat child, Lot 45 - Cap / hat, adult Lot 46 – Cap / had and scarf set Lot 47 – Cap and mittens set Lot 48 – Scarves Lot 49 - Vest KNITTING Lot 60 - Booties Lot 61 - Plain mittens Lot 62 - Man’s sweater Lot 63 - Lady’s sweater Lot 64 - Child’s sweater Lot 65– Infant’s sweater Lot 66 – Afghan Lot 67 – Baby afghan Lot 68 - Knitted baby set Lot 69 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy) Lot 70 - Cap / Hat, child Lot 71 - Cap / Hat adult Lot 72 - Cap / Hat and scarf set Lot 73 – Poncho or shawl Lot 74 – Scarf Lot 75 – Felting Lot 76 – Vest Lot 77 – Cap and mittens set Lot 78 - Purse MACHINE KNITTING: Lot 90 - Man’s sweater Lot 91- Lady’s sweater Lot 92 - Child’s sweater Lot 93 - Afghan Lot 94 – Scarf Lot 95 – Miscellaneous other than listed above QUILTS - judging based on category Lot 100 - Patchwork quilt Lot 101 - Baby quilt Lot 102 - Appliquéd quilt Lot 103 - Hand stitched quilting Lot 104 - Machine stitched quilting (not professionally done) Lot 105 - Tied quilt Lot 106 - Pieced quilt - machine stitched Lot 107 - Pieced quilt - hand sewn piecing Lot 108 - Quilted wall hanging (must bring dowel rod or other hanging device and able to be hung up or will not be entered) Lot 109 - Miscellaneous quilted item other than listed above Lot 110 - Crib quilt embroidered Lot 111 - Large embroidered quilt Lot 112 - Table Runner Lot 113 – Table Runner seasonal Lot 114 – Paper Piecing method of quilting Lot 115 – Left over fabrics, color coordinated Lot 116 - Lap quilts Sewing Lot 130 - Woman’s blouse or shirt Lot 131 - Man’s shirt

Lot132– Child’s shirt Lot 133 - Dress Lot 134 - Sleep or lounge wear Lot 135 - Skirt Lot 136 - Suit Lot 137 - Coat or outdoor jacket Lot 138 - Active sportswear Lot 139 - Skirt, slacks or shorts Lot 140 - Designer shirt (shirt may be purchased) Lot 141 - Child’s dress Lot 142 - Child’s active sportswear Lot 143 - Child’s sleepwear Lot 144 - Infants clothing Lot 145 - Vest Lot 146 - Dress jacket Lot 147 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy) other than listed above Lot 148 – Room accessory Lot 149 – Costumes Lot 150 – polar fleece Lot 151 - recycled item – needlework DOLL / TOYS Lot 160 - Toy - crocheted Lot 161 - Toy - knitted Lot 162 - Toy - sewed Lot 163 - Doll - crocheted Lot 164 - Doll - knitted Lot 165 - Doll - sewed Lot 166 - Doll clothing crocheted Lot 167 - Doll clothing knitted Lot 167 - Doll clothing sewed Lot 168 - Fancy dolls (meant to be looked at only dolls) RUGS Lot 180 - Braided Lot 181 - Loom woven Lot 182 - Crocheted Lot 183 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Potpourri Lot 190 - Needlepoint Lot 191 - Crewel Lot 192 - Fancy pillow Lot 193 - Tatted article Lot 194 - Recycled handcraft (must involve needlework) Lot 195 - Plastic canvas item Lot 196 - Loom weaving - clothing Lot 197 - Loom weaving - other Lot 198 – Beadwork – on clothing or other needlework Lot 199 - Latchhook Lot 200 – Gift idea- must include needlework Lot 201 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Homemaker’s Comtest The theme of the 2009 Contest this year is RECYCLING. You may bring as many baskets as you wish. Bring exhibits to the Open Class Building at the Becker County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 29 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Exhibits must be picked up Sunday, August 2nd by 11 am. If you are unable to do this please arrange for someone else to pick up your exhibit(s). 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each category. First place in each lot will be awarded a $5 premium Any questions call Mary Hanebuth at 847-8670 DIVISION F - FINE ARTS & CRAFTS: Superintendent: Carolyn Wenger 847-4913 (evenings) Premiums $3.00 - $2.00 - $1.00 All deserving entries will receive ribbons Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top two entries in

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each class. Classes will be available for children and adults. 4-Hers may also enter items in this division. 1. Each entry must be amateur work, made by the exhibitor. 2. Each entry must have been made since August of 2008. 3. Exhibit in age group, as specified. May not enter in more than one class 4. All wall hangings/ pictures must have hangers attached, or will not be entered or judged. 5. All photos will be in 5x7 size, mounted and matted, no frames. 6. Art exhibits will have judging emphasis placed on originality and craft exhibits will emphasize workmanship. 7. All classes will receive Grand and Reserve Grand Ribbons (no premiums) on deserving entries. 8. Peoples Choice Ribbon will be awarded to one person, from all of the “Fall” theme entries. 9. Only two per lot, if more are brought you will not be able to enter in Misc. categories Class 1 - Children 5-8 Class 2 - Ages 9 - 12 Class 3 - Ages 13 - 18 Class 4 - Ages 19 - 64 Class 5 - Senior citizens, 65 and over - not nursing home residencts Class 6 - Nursing home / Group home residents (any age) Shop Lot 1 - Model building - no working engines allowed on models Lot 2 - Legos - no kits Lot 3 - K’Nex - no kits Lot 4 – Hand carving rounds and shaping Lot 5 – Hand carved article Lot 6 - chip carving Lot 7 - Wood burning Lot 8 - Wood turning Lot 9 - Jigsaw article Lot 10 - Woodworking article Lot 11 - Metalworking: metal article Lot 12 - Metalworking: forged article Lot 13 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Art work ALL art work must be placed on poster board and ready to hang Lot 14 - Pencil sketch, one color Lot 15 - Pencil sketch, colored Lot 16 - Pen and Ink drawing Lot 17 - Marker picture Lot 18 - Crayon picture Lot 19 - Dry medium artwork, charcoal Lot 20 - Dry medium artwork, chalks Lot 21 -Dry medium artwork, pastels Lot 22 - Wet medium artwork - acrylic Lot 23 - Wet medium artwork - water colors Lot 24 - Wet medium artwork - oil Lot 25 - Mixed media Lot 26 - Scratch art Lot 27 - Chalk art Lot 28 -Construction paper art work Lot 29 - Clay sculpture Lot 30 - Fimo sculpture Lot 31 - Bread dough sculpture Lot 32 - Pottery Lot 33 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Lot 34 – Playdough figures

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Craft items Lot 35 -Recycled article Lot 36 -Christmas decoration, any kind Lot 37 - Book Lot 38 - Rubber stamp/embossing stencil art Lot 39 - Wall hanging, wood Lot 40 - Wall hanging, cloth Lot 41 -Silk flower arrangement Lot 42 - Beadwork – traditional Lot 43 - Beadwork – craft beading Lot 44 - Jewelry Lot 45 - Ceramic article Lot 46 - Ceramic article - Christmas Lot 47 - Ceramic article - any other holiday Lot 48 - Ceramic article - glazed Lot 49 - Ceramic article - chalked (75% or more) Lot 50 - Rosemaling Lot 51 - Tole painting Lot 52 - Glass etching Lot 53 - China painting - Portraits Lot 54 - China painting - Animals Lot 55 - China painting – Nature Lot 56 - Stained glass Lot 57 – Origami – paper folding Lot 58 – Scrapbooking Lot 59 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Only two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories. Photography PHOTOS NOT FOLLOWING RULES WILL NOT BE JUDGED – All photos must be 5x7, mounted & matted, no frame for judging. Any not following these rules will be displayed only Lot 60 -Photo: people Lot 61 -Photo: animals Lot 62 -Photo: birds Lot 63 - Photo, insects Lot 64 - Photo: landscape Lot 65: Photo: nature – flowers & plants Lot 66 - Photo: Buildings, machinery & cars Lot 67: Photo: Black and white Lot 68: Photo: Computer enhanced Lot 69 - Photo: Still life, abstracts, designs Lot 70 - Photo: Night imagery, time exposure Lot 71 - Photo album Lot 72 – Photo collage to tell a story Lot 73 – Miscellaneous photo other than listed above Only two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories. DIVISION G - FLOWER DEPARTMENT Superintendent: Mavis Lage Entry hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., July 29, 2009. Judging starts at 6 pm. You are invited to watch the judging and quietly listen to the comments. 1. All flowers must be grown and entered by the exhibitor, including flowers used in arrangements. Make sure you enter the number of specimens requested. Containers will be supplied for all cut flowers, but containers and accessories for arrangements must be provided by the exhibitor. 2. For best display, condition all flowers. Cut your flowers early in the morning using a sharp knife, cut on a slant, place immediately in warm water, and place in a cool area away from any drafts to harden. Cut stems as long as possible, leaving foliage for a natural effect, but remove all foliage that will be below the water line on the container. Stems will sticky sap should be singed on the cut edge or sealed by placing lower end

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of stem in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Woody stems should be crushed to increase water intake during display. 3. Cut flowers should be uniform in size, shape and color. Remove soil, bruised leaves and petals, or any sign of disease or insect damage. Please label plants and give varieties if possible. 4. Glads should be straight of stem showing 1/3 open, 1/3 showing color and 1/3 buds. The use of a prop to hold larger flowers upright makes for better exhibit. 5. May enter up to 2 entries per lot. Grand Champion Ribbons will be awarded to the top exhibit in each Class. These ribbons will be furnished by the Lake Region Garden Club. Country Fields Greenhouse, Detroit Lakes, will give a $15.00 gift certificate to the winner of the Sweepstakes Award. Two points for a white ribbon, three points for a red ribbon, five points for a blue ribbon, ten points for a Champion ribbon. Lake Region Garden Club will also give a $10.00 gift certificate as a memorial for their deceased members of their club. This year the award will be for the Potted Plants. Premiums - 1st $3.00 - 2nd $2.00 - 3rd $1.00 Grand & Reserve Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top two entries in each class. CLASS 1 - ANNUAL CUT FLOWERS Three stems to be shown except when stated otherwise. Must use lots as listed Lot 1 - Ageratum Lot 2 - Amaranths (1) Lot 3 - Asters Lot 4 - Baby’s Breath (fresh) (Gypsophila) Lot 5 - Bachelor Buttons Lot 6 - Bells of Ireland (1) Lot 7 - Calendulas Lot 8 - Candytufts Lot 9 - Canterbury Bells (1) Lot 10 - Carnations Lot 11 - Celosia Plumbed (1) Lot 12 - Celosia, Crested (1) Lot 13 - Clarkia Lot 14 - Cleome (1) Lot 15 - Cockscomb Lot 16 - Cosmos, any color Lot 17 - Cosmos, orange Lot 18 - Dianthus Lot 19 - Helichrysum (straw flowers) Lot 20 - Lisianthus Lot 21 - Marigold, over 3” Lot 22 - Marigold, 1 1/2 to 3” Lot 23 - Marigold, under 1 1/2” Lot 24 - Marigold, variegated Lot 25 - Nasturtiums Lot 26 - Nicotina (1) Lot 27 - Pansy, 1 color 3” + stems Lot 28 - Pansy, mixed, 3” + stems Lot 29 - Petunias, double Lot 30 - Petunias, single Lot 31 - Salvia Lot 32 - Scabiosa Lot 33 - Snapdragon Lot 34 - Statice (One stalk) Lot 35 - Sweet Peas, 1 color Lot 36 - Sweet Peas, mixed Lot 37 - Tithania

Lot 38 - Verbena Lot 39 - Zinnia, under 4” Lot 40 - Zinnia, 4” or larger (1) Lot 41 - Zinnia, cactus, 4” or larger (1) Lot 42 - Zinnia, cactus, under 4” Lot 43 - Zinnia, pompom Lot 44 - Any other annual not listed CLASS 2 - PERENNIAL CUT FLOWERS Three stems to be shown except when stated otherwise - use lots as listed Lot 1 - Carnation Lot 2 - Chinese Lanterns (1) Lot 3 - Chrysanthemum (1) Lot 4 - Coneflower (2) Lot 5 - Coral Bells Lot 6 - Coreopsis Lot 7 - Daisy, Shasta Lot 8 - Daisy, painted Lot 9 - Daisy, Gloriosa Lot 10 - Delphinium Lot 11 - Dianthus (Sweet William) Lot 12 - Fever Few Lot 13 - Gaillardia Lot 14 - Globe Thistle Lot 15 - Golden Glow Lot 16 - Hosta Lot 17 – Hydrangea, white (1) Lot 18 – Hydrangea, colors (1) Lot 19 - Lily, Asiatic pink (1) Lot 21 – Lily, Asiatic yellow (1) Lot 22 – Lily, Asiatic white (1) Lot 23 - Lily, Tiger (1) Lot 24 - Lily, Regal (1) Lot 25 - Lily, other (1) Lot 26 - Lily, Day (1) Lot 27 - Lupine (1) Lot 28 - Monsarda (Bee Balm) (2) Lot 29 - Phlox (1) Lot 30 - Statice (1) Lot 31– Sunflowers (1) Lot 32 - Sweet Peas, 3”+ stem Lot 33 - Yarrow Lot 34 - Rudbeckia (2) Lot 35 - Black eyed Susan (2) Lot 36 - Any other perennial not listed Lot 37 - Collection of wild flowers, 1 each of 5 varieties CLASS 3 - GLADIOLUS One spike to be shown. Use of props recommended use lots as listed. Exhibitor must decide which lot you want to enter your specific color Lot 1 - White Lot 2 - Yellow Lot 3 - Red Lot 4 - Rose Lot 5 - Pink Lot 6 - Salmon Lot 7 - Orange Lot 8 - Peach Lot 9 - Lavender Lot 10 - Purple Lot 11 - Violet Lot 12 - Burgundy Lot 13 - Smokey Lot 14 - Bi-color (2 separate colors) Lot 15 - Blends (same color, shades of) Lot 16 - Any other glad not listed Lot 17 - Collection, 1 each of 3 colors Lot 18 - Butterfly Glads (3) CLASS 4 - MINIATURE GLADIOLUS Lot 1 - Blends Lot 2 - Solids Lot 3 - Bi-color

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Lot 22 - New Guinea Impatiens Lot 23 - Ivy Lot 24 - Jade Lot 25 - Norfolk Pine Lot 26 - Patio Planter, 2 or more plants Lot 27 - Philodendron Lot 28 - Prayer plant Lot 29 - Spider plant Lot 30 - Terrarium Lot 31 - Any hanging plant not listed Lot 32 - Most unusual plant not listed Lot 33 - any other plant not listed FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Premiums: 1st $3.00 – 2nd $2.00 – 3rd $1.00 Figurines and accessories may be used in all arrangements as desired. Dried materials may be used where indicated or in interpretive arrangements. Please bring your own containers and these entries must be set up by the exhibitor. All flowers must be grown and entered by the exhibitor used in arrangements . CLASS 8 - CHILDREN UNDER 10 Lot 1 – Grandma’s Garden Lot 2 – Eating at Grandma’s Lot 3 – School Days CLASS 9 - YOUTH 10-18 Lot 1 – It’s Swing Time Lot 2 – Our Planet Earth Lot 3 – On the Road to Tomorrow CLASS 10 - Adult (19+) Novice, have won less than 4 blue ribbons on arrangements Lot 1 - Yesterday’s Treasures Lot 2 – Sentimental Journey Lot 3 - Bombs Bursting In Air Lot 4 – Fly Me To The Moon CLASS 11 - Adult (19+) Advanced, have won 4 or more blue ribbons on arrangements Lot 1 – Yard Sale Lot 2 – Family On The Go Lot 3 – Patriotic Welcome Lot 4 – Anniversary Reflections THE LITTLE COUNTRY SCHOOL: Detroit Lakes area Retired Educators Organization is happy to maintain and open the Little Red School; so fairgoers can enjoy visiting a schoolroom of many years ago. There will a contest for children and adults held in The Little Red School. There will be artwork on display from Becker County Schools and photos of Becker County Rural schools. Everyone is welcome. Hours are Wednesday: 5-8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. FFA: Superintendent: Fran DeCock Assistant Superintendent: Doug Schwarzrock, Ken Hammer, or Trisha Mitchell Rules & Regulations: 1. Entry Day: Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2. No fee will be charged for stall or pen. 3. All cattle and hogs must be accompanied by health certificate. 4. Livestock checkout Sunday morning by 10 a.m. 5. No straw will be furnished this year. 6. Two exhibits per lot. CLASS 1 - BEEF Blue: $15.00 Red: $10.00 Participation LOT 1. Heifer calf (born after Jan. 1)

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Becker County Fair 2009 2. Yearling heifer (born between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31) 3. Yearling market beef 4. Beef Bulls 5. Dairy Steer 6. Cow/calf, either sex born after Jan. 1 7. Feeder beef calf born after Jan. 1 CLASS 2A - DAIRY Blue: $15.00 Red: $10.00 Participation LOT 1. Heifer calf-4 months and under 1 yr. 2. Jr. Yearling Heifer, 1 yr. and under 18 months 3. Sr. Yearling Heifer, 18 months ad under 2 yrs. 4. Cow 2 years and under 3 5. Cow 3 years and over CLASS 2B - DAIRY GOAT Blue: $7.00 Red: $6.00 Participation LOT 6. Dairy Goat CLASS 3 - SHEEP Blue: $7.00 Red $6.00 Participation LOT 1. Ram Lamb, Purebred 2. Ewe lamb 3. Yearling Ram, Purebred 4. Yearling Ram 5. Aged Ewe 6. Aged Ram 7. Market Animal 8. Production Pen (3 ewes and their lambs) CLASS 4 - SWINE Blue: $9.00 Red: $6.00 Participation LOT 1. Breeding gilt (born after Jan. 1 of this yr.) 2. Young boar (born after Jan. 1 of this yr.) Market Swine Blue: $9.00 Red: $7.00 Participation LOT 3. Market barrow (born after March 1 of this yr.) CLASS 5 - SADDLE HORSES (ONLY MARES AND GELDINGS) Blue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 Participation LOT 1. Halter class, any age 2. Horsemanship in Saddle (ribbon only) CLASS 6 - POULTRY Blue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 Participation Each FFA member must bring 2 one-gallon plastic jugs with handles, i.e. milk bottles or bleach bottles, for watering. Market chicken exhibitors need to bring 4 plastic jugs. (See section 5 of Poultry for regulations). LOT 1. Production pen (2 pullets) 2. Market pen (2 broilers) 3. Turkeys, market pen (2) 4. Geese (pen of 2) 5. Ducks (pen of 2) 6. Pigeons (pair) 7. Game birds (breeding pair) 8. Other CLASS 7 - RABBITS Blue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 Participation LOT 1. Buck (breeding age) 2. Sr. Doe (breeding age) 3. Fryer

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CLASS 8 - FIELD CROPS Blue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 Participation Must be grown in current crop year and prepared by exhibitor. Sheaf of grain must be 3 in diameter at a point halfway between the heads and the butt. Grain is 4 qts. LOT 1. Hybrid corn (10 stalks) for grain 2. Hybrid corn (10 stalks) for silage 3. Corn (grain) 4 quarts 4. Oats (sheaf) 5. Oats (grain) 6. Wheat (sheaf) 7. Wheat (grain) 8. Barley (sheaf) 9. Barley (grain) 10. Flax (sheaf) 11. Alfalfa (sheaf) 12. Soybean (sheaf) 13. Soybeans 14. Alfalfa hay (8x12x12 slice) 15. Mix or grass hay slice 16. Haylage (1 peck) ¼ bushel 17. Corn silage (1 peck) 18. Other silage 19. Rye (sheaf) 20. Rye (grain) 21. Sunflowers (5 stalks) 22. Other CLASS 9 - HORTICULTURE Blue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 Participation LOT 1. Strawberries (1 pint) 2. Raspberries (1/2 pint) 3. Sweet corn (5 in husk) 4. Tomatoes (4) 5. Carrots (6) 6. Beets (6) 7. Radishes (6) 8. Other root vegetable 9. Onions (6) 10. Cabbage (1 head) 11. Lettuce (1 head) 12. Cauliflower (1) 13. Broccoli (1) 14. Cucumbers (6) 15. Squash (1) 16. Pumpkin (1) 17. Muskmelons (1) 18. Watermelons (1) 19. Peas (12 in pod) 20. Beans (12) 21. Peppers (3) 22. Egg Plant (2) 23. Potatoes (8) 24. Apples (6) 25. Crab apples (10) 26. Grapes (2 clusters) 27. Plums (6) 28. Dill (2 heads) 29. Slicing cucumbers (4) 30. Rhubarb (3) 31. Decorative Pumpkin (2) 32. Zucchini (2) 33. Natural odd-shaped fruit or vegetable 34. Manmade odd-shaped fruit or vegetable 35. Carved or decorated pumpkin 36. Other CLASS 10 - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS Large: Blue: $16.00 Red: $13.00 Participation Small: Blue: $10.00 Red: $7.00 Participation Wood Projects:

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OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN: Judy Peterson, Emmanuel Community Senior Citizens recognition of the 2009 Outstanding Senior Citizens will be held Thursday, July 30th under the Big Tent. Please come and help us recognize these outstanding members of our community. NOMINATE A FAIR BUILDER OF THE PAST & PRESENT: Awards for Fair Builder of the Past & Present will be presented Saturday evening under the tent. Each year the Becker County Fair recognizes a business, family, or individual who has made a significant contribution to the Becker County Fair. Current board members are not eligible for this award. You can nominate a business, family or individual for this award by contacting a fairboard member or the fair office. NATURAL RESOURCES Highlighting the unique diversity of Becker County’s resources. Free wildlife posters for the kdis. Live animals-mink, fox, fish, beaver, porcupine, raccoon, fawn deer and turtles. Live Fish: walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish, bullhead, and carp. Many mounted animals and fish will be on display. Building Hours: Wednesday 3PM-11PM; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10AM-11PM. DEMOLITION DERBY: Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Becker County Fairgrounds, Detroit Lakes, MN ***Entry forms are available at the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Driver Entry: 1. Drivers must be 18 years or older 2. Drivers must furnish their own car or have a sponsor. 3. Drivers may enter each heat, but must have a different car and entry form for each heat. Each driver may have only one car in the final heat. 4. An entry fee of $30 will be charged if pre-registered, $40 at the gate 5. Driver and pit crew will pay gate admittance. 6. Entries will be accepted on a first registered basis. Regulations: 1. Cars should be at the fairgrounds by 5:00 p.m. for inspection by the judges. 2. All drives must attend the meeting prior to race time for the judges explanations. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. by the announcers stand. Absentees will be DQ’d 3. No drivers or pit crew under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate. 4. All drivers must wear safety belts and helmets. 5. Drivers may maneuver their cars forwards or backwards. 6. No hitting of the opponents drivers door will be allowed. 7. If a driver does not hit another car in 2 minutes time, the driver will be disqualified. No playing possum. No team driving. 8. Driver will display flag when out and remain in the car until the heat is over. 9. The judges decision is final. 10. All cars must have working brakes to enter the derby. 11. There will be 10 minutes at the end of the last

heat until the consolation heat begins. Drivers not at the meeting at 6:30 p.m. will be DISQUALIFIED!!!! Attention Demo Derby Contestants: When participating in a demolition derby, you are not covered by your personal auto insurance. In the event that another driver or spectator is injured as a result of your actions, you could be named in a lawsuit. When participating in a demolition derby, your personal automobile liability or physical damage insurance does not cover you. In the event that another driver or spectator is injured as a result of your actions, you could be named in a lawsuit. STOCK CLASS - Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7:00p.m., Becker County Fairgrounds MINI VAN/SMALL PICKUP CLASS - Friday July 31, 2009 at Becker County Fairgrounds COMPACT CLASS - Saturday August 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Becker County Fairgrounds Prizes: Stock Cars First Place - $1,250 and trophy Second Place - $500 and trophy Third Place - $250 and trophy Consolation - $50 and trophy Heat Prize - $25, two per heat Compact Cars First place - $1000 and trophy Second Place - $500 and trophy Third Place - $250 and trophy Consolation - $50 and trophy Heat prize - $25, two per heat Minivans/Compact Trucks First Place - $750, trophy Second Place - $300, trophy **Only one heat running Heats: 1. There will be 4 heats of 10 cars each if the quota of 40 cars is met. Late entries fill vacancies on a first registered basis. 2. The 2 finalists from each heat and consolation winner will compete in the final heat. 3. Any drivers who do not qualify for the final will be eligible for the consolation heat. Car Preparation: 1. All American cars and wagons, except Chrysler Imperials are allowed. 2. Absolutely no frame feinforcement, stuffing, filling or welding 3. No painting or undercoating of frames or sub frames 4. Reinforcing will be permitted for drivers safety and for fuel tank protection. (Be reasonable) 5. Drivers door must have protection added or you will not run. Bracing across door posts is permitted and encouraged. Rear-ward interior bracing must end 1’ in front of the rear wheels. Demos are wone with front and rear of cars, not the sides 6. Compact cars - 106” or less wheel-base(front and rear drive) / cars up to 109” (front wheel) Anyone caught cheating may be disqualified indefinitely. Judges decisions are final 7. All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection 8. All hoods must have an 18” minimum opening for inspection and fire safety

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