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Premium List Marion Fair • P.O. Box 259 Marion, Michigan 49665 231-667-0481 • www.marionfair.com

Now entering our 80th Year of “The Family Fun Fair” Note: All entries must be pre-registered by May 25, 2019 • Mail to P.O. Box 259 | Marion, MI 49665

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PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED

Marion Fair • PO Box 259 • Marion MI 49665

Table of Contents Fair Schedule of Events ............................................................4-5 Project Animal Certification Form.................................................6 Camping Rules, Regulations & Registration................................7 Animal Health Requirements .......................................................8 Officers and Directors of Fair Board & Admission Info................9 General Rules & Regulations...................................................9-10 Stall and Cage Reservation Form...............................................11 Food Rules & Regulations...........................................................12 Dept. 2 • Div. 1 Antique Tractor Pull ..........................................13 Dept. 2 • Div. 1A Garden Tractor Pull .......................................14 Dept. 3 • Farm Stock Tractor Pull ..............................................14 ADULTS Dept. 12 • Div. 1 Open Class Agronomy...................................15 Dept. 12 • Div. 2 Open Class Horticulture.................................15 Dept. 13 • Open Class Floriculture............................................16 Dept. 14 • Div. 1 Open Class Home Economics.......................16 Dept. 14 • Div. 2 Open Class Canned Goods...........................17 Dept. 14 • Div. 3 Open Class Display........................................19 Dept. 15 • Div. 1 Open Class Needlecraft.................................19 Dept. 15 • Div. 3 Open Class Sewing........................................21 Dept. 15 • Div. 4 Open Class Antiques......................................21 Dept. 16 • Div. 1 Open Class Fine Arts......................................21 Dept. 16 • Div. 2 Open Class Photography...............................22 Dept. 16 • Div. 3 Open Class Hobby Crafts..............................22 Dept. 16 • Div. 4 Open Class Ceramics....................................23 Dept. 16 • Div. 5 Open Class Woodworking.............................23 Dept. 18 • HOMEMAKER OF THE YEAR Contest.....................23 YOUTH Youth Show Rules & Regulations...............................................23 Dept. 24 • Osceola County Outstanding Youth Exhibitor.........26 Dept. 25 • Div. 1 Beef Cattle.......................................................27 Dept. 25 • Div. 2 Market Steer & Sale........................................27 Dept. 25 • Div. 3 Dairy Market Steer & Sale...............................28 www.marionfair.com | June 16-22, 2019

Dept. 25 • Div. 4 Jr. Beef and Jr. Dairy Beef Program..............28 Dept. 26 • Dairy Cattle................................................................29 Dept. 27 • Div. 1 Breeding Goats ..............................................31 Dept. 27 • Div. 2 Market Goats...................................................32 Dept. 28 • Div. 1 Horse Show ....................................................33 Dept. 29 • Div. 1 Poultry .............................................................34 Dept. 29 • Div. 2 Market Poultry ................................................35 Dept. 29 • Div. 3 Turkeys ...........................................................36 Dept. 29 • Div. 4 Market Turkeys................................................36 Dept. 30 • Div. 1 Rabbits............................................................36 Dept. 30 • Div. 2 Market Rabbits................................................38 Dept. 30 • Div. 3 Cavies..............................................................39 Dept. 30 • Div. 4 Pocket Pets.....................................................39 Dept. 31 • Div. 1 Breeding Sheep .............................................39 Dept. 31 • Div. 2 Market Sheep..................................................40 Dept. 32 • Market Swine ............................................................41 Dept. 33 • Div. 1 Large Animal Showmanship .........................41 Dept. 33 • Div. 2 Small Animal Showmanship ..........................41 Dept. 36 • Div. 1 Open Class Horticulture & Floriculture..........42 Dept. 36 • Div. 2 Open Class Vegetable Gardening................42 Dept. 36 • Div. 3 Agronomy........................................................42 Dept. 36 • Div. 4 Open Class Home Economics ......................42 Dept. 36 • Div. 5 Open Class Canned Goods...........................43 Dept. 36 • Div. 6 Open Class Needlecraft.................................43 Dept. 36 • Div. 7 Open Class Fine Arts .....................................43 Dept. 36 • Div. 8 Open Class Photography...............................43 Dept. 36 • Div. 9 Open Class Woodworking.............................43 Dept. 37 • Div. 0 Open Class Crafts/Hobbies...........................44 Dept. 37 • Div. 1 Collections.......................................................44 Dept. 37 • Div. 2 Open Class Creative Writing..........................44 Dept. 37 • Div. 3 Open Class Science Projects........................44 Dept. 37 • Div. 4 Youth Exhibits.................................................44 Media Release Form...................................................................45 Exhibitor Entry Forms .................................................................46 Trophy List Sponsors .................................................................47 Small & Large Animal Auction Thank You’s ..............................47

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2019 EVENTS

DAILY ATTRACTIONS:

11:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday thru Saturday – VFW Bingo (at the North Pavilion) 2:00– 8:00 pm Tuesday thru Saturday – Exhibit / Home Arts Building open hours Pony Rides • Livestock Exhibits • Flea Markets • Merchant / Craft Exhibits MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE!!

Parking: Use Blevins Street Entrance (Across from Elementary School) $5.00 per Vehicle/1 Entry – $10.00 per Week/Unlimited Entry

SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH 5:00–7:00 pm Entry for all Livestock (Except Dairy Cattle) 5:30-7:30 pm Weigh–In for Swine, Sheep, Market Goats, Rabbits & Market Poultry 4:00–8:00 pm Entry for Exhibit Building 7:00 pm All Exhibits in Place (Except Dairy Cattle) 8:00 pm Exhibitors Meeting in Show Arena (Mandatory) 8:00 pm Steer Weigh–In

MONDAY, JUNE 17TH 4:00–8 :00 pm Exhibit Building Judging 9:00 am Judging – Poultry & Rabbits. Small Animal Sweepstakes to Follow. 10:30 am Judging Dairy Cattle 6:00 pm Grandstands – Free Gospel Concert Featuring 4 One Quartet 4

Pie & Ice Cream Social to Follow

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TUESDAY, JUNE 18TH 9:00 am Judging – Sheep & Swine 1:00 pm Judging – Goats & Beef 6:00 pm Grandstand – Garden Stock Tractor Pull – Admission: $5.00 per person

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH 2:00 – Close Midway – $5.00 Armbands All Day 6:00 pm Grandstands – Farm Stock Tractor Pulls - $5.00 per person 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - High Flying Pages Trapeze Act - Free Show

THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH 1:00 – close Midway — Early bird special $10.00 armbands from 1:00pm-2:00pm (good to close) $15.00 after 2:00pm 7:00 pm Grandstands – UWE Professional Wrestling- Tickets $20.00 ringside; $15.00 track seating; $10.00 grandstand tickets 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - High Flying Pages Trapeze Act - Free Show

FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST 1:00 – close Midway — Early bird special $10.00 armbands from 1:00pm-2:00pm (good to close) $15.00 after 2:00pm 6:00 pm Arena - Large and Small Animal Market Sale - (Animals to be settled for immediately following sale) 7:00 pm Grandstands – Marion Fair Truck & Tractor Pull - Admission $10.00, Kids 5 & Under FREE 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm. & 9:00 pm - High Flying Pages Trapeze Act - Free Show

SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND 8:00 am Judging Youth Horse Show 10:00 am Pulling Track – Antique Tractor Pull Free Admission Noon–close $5.00 off a regularly $20.00 armband with a non-perishable food item donation or a $5.00 or more receipt from any Spartan owned grocery store till close (limit one coupon per person) coupon can be obtained at the fair office. (Non-perishable food items will be donated to the Marion Food Pantry) Noon Kids Games & Contests – Free! (Ages 3–14) On the South end of Infield. Fun games, races & contests for kids in different age groups. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd money prizes awarded in each contest. FREE Hot Dog & Drink for all participants following event 1:00 pm Kids’ Pedal Pull – FREE! 4:00 pm Arena – Large Animal Sweepstakes 7:30 pm Grandstand – Figure 8 Derby by USA Demo Admission: Adults $12.00 Children under 5 FREE 9:00 pm Large Breeding Stock Animals Release. 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm, & 9:00 pm - High Flying Pages Trapeze Act - Free Show

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CODE OF ETHICS PROJECT ANIMAL CERTIFICATION FORM Species to be exhibited (circle on per form):

Beef

Swine

Sheep

Horses

Goats

Rabbits

Poultry

I certify that all my animal projects are drug free by Federal Food and Drug Administration standards. I have followed all withdrawal periods for animal health products and substances used, practiced good animal husbandry, and my project has been ethically and humanely cared for. I acknowledge and accept the fact that my animals may be subject to drug and residue testing. Upon a positive confirmation forfeiture of all prize money, sale and/or market value, premiums, trophies will be the penalty. My parents or guardians assume equal responsibility for following these and other prescribed guidelines set by the fair for these projects.

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Parent/Guardian Signature (one form per family per species) We, the above signed exhibitor and parent/guardian, certify that we have read, acknowledge and will abide by all the rules as set forth by the County Expectations for Participation in the Marion Fair Livestock Show and Sale Conduct Policy, County Fair Book, and this Exhibitor Code of Conduct and Project Animal Certification/Care Form as they pertain to the exhibition of each species. For beef animals only: We, the above signed exhibitor and parent/ guardian, certify that Beef and Dairy Beef to be sold for human consumption are less than 30 months of age. EXHIBITOR CODE OF CONDUCT: We agree to conduct ourselves with honesty, integrity and good sportsmanship. We will treat all fair and livestock show management personnel, Fair officials, judges and exhibitors with courtesy, cooperation and respect and shall not direct any abusive or threatening conduct toward them. Furthermore, we will not direct criticism or interference with fair or livestock show management personnel, Fair officials, judges and exhibitors in conducting the activities associated with the event. We understand that any conduct that is contrary to theses items will be brought before the Fair Board for review and may result in the disqualification of individual people and animal(s) from the activities associated with the Marion Fair. PROJECT ANIMAL CERTIFICATION: We certify that we will not have administered to the animal(s), nor has it received, any substance not approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and/or the Marion Fair for slaughter/breeding stock/exhibition animals. This includes, but is not limited to, diuretics, steroids, repartitioning agents, tranquilizers and analgesics. We also certify that, with respect to any drug, chemical or feed additive approved by the FDA and/or USDA for slaughter animals that no illegal use of approved chemical/ compounds has taken place and that the applicable withdrawal period as recognized by the FDA has expired prior to shipping out of market livestock on any and all approved chemical/ compounds administered. We acknowledge and accept the fact that animals entered at the Marion Fair may be subject to blood, urine and tissue tests and that the Fair reserves the right to disqualify any animals, either live or slaughtered, found in violation of the use of drugs, chemicals or feed additives as described above and in the Marion Fair Book. Disqualification may result in the placing(s) of the animal in question be voided; the forfeiture of any and all ribbons trophies/ special awards earned with the animal(s); the assessement of a fine against the total premiwns due equal in the amount to the premiurn(s) earned with the animal(s); voiding of the sale(s) if the animal(s) has been sold in the 4-H

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Livestock Sale and the disbarment of the exhibitor from exhibiting at the Marion Fair for a period of up to three years. Other animals will not be moved up in placing. We will allow the designated tester/veterinarian to draw any and all samples deemed appropriate from our animal(s). We will indemnify and hold harmless the Fair and all of its sponsors and assisting organizations and their employees and agents, against all legal or other proceeding sin connection with said testing procedures. we will indemnify and hold harmless the Fair and its sponsors and assisting organizations against all claims of injury to the animal and any damage or injury to any person or property caused by the animal. PROJECT ANIMAL CARE: We, the above signed exhibitor and parent/ guardian, have read, acknowledge, accept and will abide by all the animal care, housing and maintenance rules as set forth in the Marion Fair Premium Book, the appropriate species rule books, and those listed below. We acknowledge that the above mentioned animal(s) have been under my regular care since the initial tagging or project registration date. Proper care (feeding, handling, etc.) of project animals and maintenance (cleanliness, neatness, etc.) of assigned fair housing is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Project animals mist be cared for in accordance with commonly accepted feeding/handling practices, and the animal's pen/ stall cleaned and bedded as necessary on a daily basis. Proper care and maintenance of all animals and their assigned housing area will be monitored by the appropriate species Superintendent of the Fair. ETHICAL AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS: We acknowledge that inhumane filling, showing and/or handling practices or devices shall not be used. Furthermore, surgery, injections, or application of foreign material under and/or into the flesh of an animal to change the natural contour or conformation of the animal is illegal. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, insertion of foreign material in the animal. or other such practices are not acceptable and will be prohibited. Violation of the above mentioned items could result in the disqualification of the animal and/or exhibitor. We acknowledge and accept the fact that the Superintendent for a given animal species and the Marion Fair Livestock personnel may authorize the examination of a given animal for identification purposes and/or health related concerns in our absence, including obtaining the temperature of the animal in question. www.marionfair.com | June 16-22, 2019

Marion Farm Exhibit Association - Marion Fair Tent & Trailer Registration

1. At least one adult chaperone (21 years or older) must stay in each tent or trailer every night. 2. All spaces will be numbered and assigned on west side of river by the Camping Committee. 3. A midnight curfew on the fairgrounds will be enforced unless accompanied by a parent or leader. Those camping or visiting campers on the grounds must be by their units and quiet by midnight. NO IMPROPER CONDUCT WILL BE PERMITTED. 4. The Marion Fair Exhibit Association and/or the Fairboard will not be responsible for any injury, loss, or damages whatever the reason incurred while camping on the fairgrounds. 5. Campers are responsible for their own garbage. It must be placed in the dumpsters NOT the barrels. 6. NO generators between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. , 7. NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES, ALCOHOL OR VULGAR LANGUAGE ON THE GROUNDS OR CAMP GROUNDS. 8. Superintendents or fairboard members may bring in and set up campers Saturday prior to start of fair. Everyone else canset-up the Sunday prior to start of fair. 9. Pets shall be on a leash at all times. Owner is responsible for pet waste clean-up. Any excessive noise from pet, and pet shallbe removed from the grounds. 10. Only two vehicles per campsite, additional parking available on west side of river. 11. No livestock trailers in camping area, must park on west side of river or on other side of beef barn. Horse trailers with usable living quarters are exceptions. 12. All roads and driveways must be kept clear and open at all times. This is for fire, emergency, and police traffic. If any vehicle is restricting the road or driveway it must be moved or it will be towed at owners expense. 13. All reservations will be dated upon receipt. 14. Registration forms must accompany pre-registration forms. 15. Camping fee is $40.00 (non-refundable) paid in full upon receipt of registration forms. Reservation information: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Reservation forms are available in the current year's fairbook. All reservations will be dated upon receipt- FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE WITH FULL PAYMENT. DO NOT CALL FOR RESERVATIONS. Mail forms to: Marion Fair, P.O. Box 259, Marion, MI 49665 Full payment must accompany reservations to hold a site. Camping fee is $40.00 (non-refundable)

Name: Address: Phone:

TENT & TRAILER REGISTRATION Club:

Chaperone(s): Name of Family Members: [ ] I have read the above rules and regulations Date:

Signature:

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS

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approved by the director. 9. Unless otherwise approved by the director, a facility for exhibition of livestock shall be constructed to allow sufficient seperation of each exhibitor’s livestock. The facility Exhibitors at state, county and district fairs, along with other shall be constructed of a material that can be adequately livestock exhibitors, expositions and shows are required to cleaned and disinfected. comply with all of the statutory and regulatory provisions of 10. An exhibition building or yarding facility shall be the State of Michigan relating to animal health outlined in the cleaned and disinfected with an United States Department Animal Industry Act, 1988 PA 466 MCL 287.701-287.747, of Agriculture (USDA) approved disinfectant used in acand rules promuglated for the implementation and enforcecordance with label instructions before livestock are admitment of the act. ted by removing from the premises all manure, litter, hay, 1. A person who discovers, suspects or has reason to believe straw and forage from pens, runways and show rings; and that an animal is either affected by a reportable disease thoroughly disinfecting walls, partitions, floors, mangers, or contaminated with a toxic substance shall immediately awarding facilities and runways in a manner approved by report that fact, suspicion or belief to the Michigan Dethe director. For a complete list of disinfectants, please partment of Agriculture and Rural Development (Daytime refer to www.michigan.gov/mda-exhibitinfo. phone: 800-292-3939; after hours: 517-373-0440). 2. Livestock with clinical signs of infectious, contagious or toxicological disease shall be removed from the fair, exhibition, exposition or show authority or by permission of the director, shall be isolated on the premises. 1. Out of state livestock for exhibition shall meet the 3. A fair shall have an accredited veterinarian on call whenrequirements prescribed for importation of animals of that ever there are animals on the premises during the fair. species and shall be accompanied by a copy of an official 4. All cattle, sheep, goats, swine and privately-owned cervids interstate health certificate or an official interstate certifishall bear official USDA identification before they leave cate veterinary inspection issued by an accredited veteritheir home premises. Swine require official identification narian from the state of origin. prior to being exhibited. 5. Upon request, a person who exhibits livestock shall present 2. Livestock shall not be diverted to a premises other than the destination site named on the official interstate health for inspection all reports, test charts and appropriate health certificate. certificates required to accompany the livestock. 6. A fair, exhibition, exposition or show authority shall do all 3. It is the reponsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that all requirements for testing, identification and official interof the following: state health certificate or official interstate certificate of a. Notify exhibitors of health tests and certificates required veterinary inspection are fulfilled prior to importation and for importation and exhibition. that proof of fulfilling these requirements is provided to the b. Examine and approve required official animal identifidirector, fair, exhibition, exposition or show authority upon cation, health certificates, reports, test charts, certificates request. or other required documentation before commingling 4. If vesticular stomatitis outbreaks have occurred in the state with other animals. of origin within the past 12 months, the following statec. Notify exhibitors whether or not poultry vaccinated ment must be included by the accredited veterinarian on against infectious Larygotracheltis (ILT) are allowed in any official interstate health certificate or official certificate the fair, exhibition, exposition or show. of veterinary inspection for importation of equidae, Into d. Provide shipping arrangements for all swine exhibited Michigan: that are to be removed from the fair, exhibition, expo“I have examined the animals listed on this certificate and sition or show facility for direct movement to slaughter have found no clinical signs of vesticular stomatitis. To the or a livestock auction market as defined in Licensing best of my knowledge, these animals have not be exposed Livestock Dealers, 1937 PA 287, MCL 287.121.287.131. to vesticular stomatitis within the previous 30 days, not 7. A fair, exhibition, exposition or show authority may have they been vaccinated with vesticular stomatitis vacrequire additional testing or vaccination of animals before cine.” entry and during the fair, exhibition, exposition or show For a list of states currently affected with cases of vesticauthority. ular stomatitis, please go to www.aphis.usda.gov/animal 8. Whenever an official test is conducted or an official vachealth and then click on Animal Disease Information or cination is administered, livestock shall, unless exempted by the director, be permanently identified in a manner contact MDARD at 517-284-5874.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ANIMALS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT OF STATE/VISITOR ANIMALS

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MARION FAIR • June 16-22, 2019 231-667-0481 • www.marionfair.com OFFICERS President ..........................................................................Daryl Bode Vice-President ..................................................................Karl Bailey Secretary ............................................................ Leigh Ann Sikkema Treasurer ................................................................... Coral Johnson Deputy Treasurer .............................................................Jason Teare BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019 Daryl Bode Karl Bailey Matt Mohr Linda Bailey Jason Teare Marvin Heuker Barb Hazlett Char Dungey Amy Bontekoe Randy VanBuren Coral Johnson Leigh Ann Sikkema Crista Derry Sue Cook Mike Lawrence Ashley Loucks

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LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Mike Lee Marsha Turner Joann Comer William Johnson William Corner Nancy McClung SUPERINTENDENTS Beef . ..............................................................................Chris Booms Dairy ......................................................................... Doug Bontekoe Goats .............................................................................. Crista Derry Youth Horses . .............................................................Horse Leaders Rabbits ............................................................................. Matt Mohr Poultry . ............................................................................ Matt Mohr Sheep ............................................................................. Crista Derry Swine . ........................................................................... Angie Moore Exhibit Building .........................................................Audrey Lawens Tractor Pull .................................................................... Jerry Wright Carnival ...........................................................................Daryl Bode Parking ......................................................................Janet Flemming MSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE County Agriculture Ex. Agent & Director.......................................... Osceola County 4-H Coordinator. ................................... Jacob Stieg OSCEOLA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THANK YOU for your support of the Marion Fair! Jill Halladay Roger Elkins Mark Gregory Pam Wayne Jack Nehmer Larry Emig FREE ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS

PARKING: All public parking will enter fairgrounds from Blevins Street Entrance. NO PARKING will be allowed on the midway and area surrounding barns and buildings at any time. South M-66 Entrance is for Exhibitors & Deliveries ONLY. North M-66 Entrance is for Campground use ONLY. All Exhibitors will park in Public Parking off Blevins Street Entrance. Parking Fees: (per day) ................................................................ $5.00 (per week) ........................................................... $10.00 Market Animals will receive 2 parking passes per family. Additional passes need to be purchased. Camping Fees: (per week) ........................................................... $40.00

RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION 1- GENERAL RULES ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED. NO PHONE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Pre-entry must be mailed to P.O. Box 259 Marion, MI 49665 by May 25, 2019. A $25 late fee will be charged

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for all late entries. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MADE ON THE PROPER FORMS. Keep a copy of your entry form for later clarification if necessary. PLEASE INCLUDE BIRTH DATE, CORRECT NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE WHERE PREMIUM CHECK CAN BE MAILED. All entry blanks need to be completely filled out with Department, Division, Section, Class Number and MUST be legible. Exhibitors and their families that do not show respect and courtesy at all times to fellow exhibitors, spectators, judges, superintendents, and fair officials shall be subject to lose all fair privileges including disbarment from the fair and any fair functions at the discretion of the Marion Farm Exhibit Association (D.B.A. the Marion Fair) Exhibit Building entry tags must contact Superintendent. Exhibitors needing buyers passes need to contact fair office. Livestock exhibitors needing parking passes will be handed out by Superintendents (exhibitors will receive two parking passes per family, additional passes must be purchased). All open class exhibitors must reside in the following counties: Osceola, Lake, Wexford, Missaukee, Clare or Mecosta. The management will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any animal exhibited or for any article of any kind/nature that may be lost or destroyed, or damaged in any way. Each exhibitor will be responsible for any injury that may be occasioned to any person by any animal, owned or exhibited by him, and shall indemnify the management against all claims or injury occasioned by any animal owned or exhibited by him, or arise from any negligence of the person in charge of such exhibit. An ample police force will be kept on the grounds day and night and every effort will be made for the security of exhibitors and others in attendance, but the Association WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE that may occur.

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The Board of Directors reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions of differences in regard thereto. It further reserves the right to amend or add to these rules and in case receipts of the Fair are insufficient to pay expenses and premiums in full, premiums may be prorated among those entitled to same. The management reserve to itself the sole and absolute right to settle disputes and misunderstanding arising out of premiums awards or any phase of enterprise of the Fair without claim for damages. The management reserves the right to reject any exhibits deemed unworthy. Each division of the fair will have in charge one or more superintendents, who with such assistant or clerk as may be needed, will have the management of such departments. Superintendents of all departments exhibiting for them will be furnished with judges sheets in the department and receive such instructions as may be necessary. These sheets must be returned to the treasurer with the finding of the judges properly recorded thereon, as soon as premiums are awarded. The superintendent and judge must sign each sheet on which premiums are awarded. No exhibitor or any persons shall at any time, without the permission of the fair board, lead or ride their animals from the barns to any place on the fair grounds where they may endanger pedestrians. Any infraction of this rule shall forfeit all premiums and shall be sufficient cause to have animals removed from the fair grounds. Exhibitors must be in good standing with the Association to participate or exhibit in Association sponsored events. The Board of Directors determines condition of good standing. “YOUR COMFORT, YOUR ENJOYMENT AND YOUR INTEREST WILL BE GUARDED AND PROTECTED TO THE LIMIT OF OUR ABILITY.”

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15. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE FAIR GROUNDS OR CAMP GROUNDS. 16. SEE SPECIAL RULES UNDER EACH DEPARTMENT, ALSO SEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITED IN MICHIGAN. 17. NO OUT OF STATE ENTRIES unless approved by Fair Board. 18. All animals and articles entered for premiums must be entered by owner or agent, entering owner’s name or farm name, using entry blanks provided for that purpose. Entry blanks may be obtained by addressing the fair board. They must be in full compliance with the printed instructions on same. The right is reserved to reject any entry offered. 19. Where there is but one exhibitor in a class, the animal or article may be awarded first, second or none at all as the judge may deem worthy. Cash premiums will be given according to the placing marked on the judge’s records and not from ribbons that may be attached to exhibits. 20. Exhibitors are not entitled to draw more than one money in anyone class. Only one money will be paid on group class. NO MORE THAN ONE ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY ONE EXHIBITOR IN ANY ONE CLASS, UNLESS DEPT. RULES SPECIFY DIFFERENTLY. Champion ribbons will not be awarded in livestock classes unless exhibits warrant it. 21. Any person using deception in entering animal or article shall not be awarded a premium and shall be disbarred from exhibiting. 22. Exhibitors will provide their own hay, grain, & bedding. All stalls must be cleaned after animals leave the fairgrounds. 23. Exhibitors having questions as to placings should check with the Department Superintendent as soon as Department is judged. All claims to be in writing by the close of the Fair. 24. Exhibitors refusing or failing to exhibit livestock when so ordered by the Superintendent in charge shall forfeit all fees at the directions of the Superintendent. 25. Judge may disregard any entry as unworthy of premium. 26. Youth Horses will enter the Saturday of the fair and will be released as soon as they are done showing. Horses must be pre-registered. 27. All exhibitors will be awarded ribbons in all departments based on placings as designated. 28. Current RFID tags must be met on dairy cattle and beef cattle. Animals will not be unloaded without these papers. All sheep and goats must have scrapie tags before unloaded. All horses must have coggins test before unloading 29. All open class and market animals must be properly dehorned. If due to breed standards, they cannot be, then owner must provide protective fencing that is acceptable to the superintendent so the animal cannot reach the public. 30. All pens must be cleaned on Sunday after fair, starting at 8 a.m. Failure to do this will result in a $40 penalty or forfeit of premiums. Arrangements must be made with appropriate superintendent if can not abide by this. Must be at barns at 8 a.m. to start. Pens need to be cleaned between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 31. RELEASE TIMES FOR ALL EXHIBITS; Lacgc & Small Animal Breeding Stock, Still Exhibits Saturday 9 p.m; Market Animals Large & Small Sunday 8 am- 10 am. Horses- after show on Saturday.. 32. 10% commission fcc on all items selling through the sale. www.marionfair.com | June 16-22, 2019

LARGE ANIMAL STALL RESERVATION Breeding Stock & Market Animals I will need stall space for this year’s fair.

Market Steers

Animals

Swine

Animals

Beef Breeding Stock

Animals

Jr. Beef Steer & Jr. Dairy Beef Steer Market Lambs

Sheep Breeding Stock Goats

Animals Animals

Adults

Dairy Cattle Name:

Kids Phone Number

Club Name

Pens Pens

Animals

POULTRY CAGE RESERVATION Breeding Stock & Market Animals I will need stall space for this year’s fair.

Market

Breeding Stock

Market Broiler pens

Chicken pens

Market Turkey pens

Ducks

Market Cornish pens

Turkey pens

Total Market pens

Any other Poultry

Name:

Total Breeding Pens Phone Number

Club Name

RABBIT CAGE RESERVATION Breeding Stock & Market Animals I will need stall space for this year’s fair.

Market

Breeding Stock

Single Fryer

Total Pens

Pen of 3

Pocket Pens

Total Market pens Name:

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The Marion Farm Exhibit Association reserves the right to require any animal shown in the fair to be subject to examination and/or testing, as deemed necessary, in order to determine if a foreign substance has been administered to an animal to alter its conformation, weight and/ or temperament or to test for bovine tuberculosis. Administering any such substance will be considered by the Fair Board to be fraud, which is subject to a penalty of up to $50,000 or imprisonment up to 5 years, or both if convicted. It is a violation of Federal and State laws to sell an animal that may enter the food chain that has been altered and/or that has any drug residues present. By entering animals in this fair, you are agreeing to submit to any testing required. Failure to submit your animal for any testing will be cause for immediate disqualification. All monies earned will be forfeited, and exhibitor may be banned from future fair participation, as deemed necessary by the Marion Farm Exhibit Association.

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD INSPECTION DIVISION LANSING, MICHIGAN 48913 REGULATION NO. 514 As amended RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SALE OF GOODS & BEVERAGES AT FAIR GROUNDS, CIRCUS GROUNDS, CARNIVAL PARKS, RESORTS & ROADSIDE STANDS Under the authority of the provisions of Act No. 344, Public Acts of 1917, the following rules and regulations governing the cooking, dispensing, and sale of foods and beverages offered for sale at or tributary to fair grounds, circus grounds, carnivals, parks, resorts and roadside stands within the State of Michigan are hereby established.

1. This fair board will accept formal protests as a means of initiating a drug/substance test. Any person can make a complaint but must do so 2. in writing and submit a fee of $25.00. If the complaint proves to be substantiated by positive results, the fee will be refunded to the complainant. The defendant will then be assessed a sum of money at least equal to the total cost of the investigation. If the complaint proves false, 3. all fees are forfeited.

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All stands where food is served to the public shall be constructed of substantial materials and provided with durable roofs. All concessions serving food or drink must have all cooking, processing, or preparation area properly covered so that food will be protected at all times from dust, dirt, insects, rodents and other contamination. All such concessions must be provided with a plentiful supply of hot water for washing dishes and other utensils. Equipment used in the cooking of hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, or other foods or in the preparation of other foods such as candy and candy coated apples must be enclosed on at least three sides with covers extending entirely over such equipment. All goods must be kept covered and protected from dust, dirt, and insects at all times. Soda straws must be individually wrapped, sugar bowls and condiment containers properly covered. This regulation shall not prohibit the use of individually wrapped or packaged portions of such items. Cooking of foods in the open will not be permitted. No food or drink concessions may be operated within 50 feet of a stable, refuse pile, or outside toilet not connected to sewer or septic tank. All garbage must be kept covered in fly-tight, durable containers and removed daily. Beverages and all other drinks, except tea and coffee, must be served in sanitary individual cups or closed individual containers. A new cup must be used for each person served. Such beverages must be drawn or served from cooler bottles or closed.

KIDS PEDAL PULL CONTEST Registration will take place before pull, check schedule for time. Pedal Tractors Provided. Trophies to 1st Place winners. 1st thru 5th place ribbons or rosettes for each class. Participant ribbons to all others. CLASS NO.

1. Age 4 4. Age 7 7. Age 10

2. Age 5 5. Age 8 8. Age 11

3. Age 6 6. Age 9 9. Age 12

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DEPARTMENT 2 – DIVISION 1 ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL Dirt track/Transfer Sled Marion Vintage Power Antique Pull Questions: Jerry Wright (231) 429-2513

Pull open to stock( no modifications) brand name tractors only. Tractor must be stock from factory. No attached tools (mower, cultivators, loaders etc.). Must be complete and in safe operating condition. Rubber tires only. No duals, 4 wheel drives, or radials. Single front wheel tractors must have proven front ends from factory. All tractors will not exceed 10% over stock R.P.M. Rear tires may be cut top of bar only. No cutting to front of bar or into casing. Kill switches must be on tractor within drivers reach. Tractor may be checked by track official. Tractors older than 1960 will qualify. Driver must obey flagman at all times, stay in seat, one hand on steering wheel at all times ,and in full control of tractor. Puller must stop when flagman drops flag during anytime of pull, if not, you will be disqualified for remainder of night with no entry fees returned. No bouncing in seat, no jerking of sled. Driver must be 18 yrs. old or have parent/guardian signature and prescence, if under 18 (required). Minimum age to pull is 12 years old. Tractors may be weighed 2 hours prior to pull, must reweigh prior to each class. Tractor may jump class with a 5 min. call time. Limit one driver per tractor per class. $10.00 hook fee per class. Weight classes: 2500# (rim height no bigger than 32”), 3000#,3500#,4500#,5500#,6500#. Weights will be securely attached. Rear weights may not exceed

5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

radius of rear tire or interfere with hitching point. Rear weights can stick out no more than 6” on 28” rim or smaller. Front weights not more than 20” from the farthest most front point of tractor. Weights may be relocated prior to pull 4mph Speed Limit No weight added after tractor is on track, room is needed to measure hitches between weights. Anything falls off tractor, pull will be disqualified. Maximum hitch point is 18” high with no change in design from original manufacture except at clevis to obtain maximum hitch height. Clevis will be in fixed position. No Johnson bars or vertical hitches. Hitch bracing will be allowed with bracing no closer than 8” on either side of hitch point. Tractor may be checked by pull committee for safety and other points. Tractor no more than 8’ wide. Contestants WILL NOT hold parties responsible for damages, injuries, or theft at contest. No alcohol or drugs to be consumed prior or during pulls. Judges decisions are final. ANY UN-SPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT, PULLER WILL BE BARRED FROM PULLS FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON!

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DEPARTMENT 2 – DIVISION 1A GARDEN TRACTOR PULL

President: Jerry Wright (231) 429-2513 Vice President: Bruce Eisenga (231) 878-4630 1.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

.Must be a factory chassis and transmission. One engine only (small engine type), no more than 4000 RPM’s. No snowmobile or motorcycle engines. RPM’s will be checked prior to and after pull. All modified exhaust will be pointed up straight up. Stock exhaust may be either pointed up or out. No mowing decks or other tools are allowed on the tractor. Speed limits will be enforced. Tractors must weigh in and register 30 minutes before pull. No Gas or Weight can be added after weigh in. Rubber tires only, No Duals, no four wheel drive. Top Cut only, No cutting to front bar or into casing. Tractors must have reverse and functional steering. Must also have wheelie bars( no spring devises).and deemed safe by the Club. No bouncing in the seat and one hand MUST be on steering wheel at all times. No jerking of the sled. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED! Stationary hitches only with at least 1.5” opening, no more than 13’ high and no farther than 3.5” behind rear radius of tire. Weights no more than 16” from the front of the tractor and the rear weights no more than 24” from the center of rear axle. Keep weight brackets at a reasonable width. Weights must be secure, if any falls off the tractor, pull is dis-

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9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

qualified. Puller will get ONE ATTEMPT and must obey the flagman at all times or be DISQUALIFIED! There are 4 Classes: 850, 950, 1050,1250(with a tire limit of 23x10.Sx12) Single or Twin Engines. $10.00 entry fee, one driver per tractor per class. Minors must be 12 years old, have a parent or guardians signature and have COMPLETE CONTROL OF TRACTOR; Parent must be present while minor is pulling. There will be No Alcohol or Drugs before or during the pull. Contestants will not hold the Parties responsible for Damages, Injuries, or Theft at contest. JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL. ANY UN-SPORTSMAN liKE CONDUCT; PULLER WILL BE BARRED FROM PULL FOR REMAINDER OF THE SEASON!

DEPARTMENT 3 – DIVISION 1 FARM STOCK TRACTOR PULL 1.

Dirt Track-Transfer Sled

Pull open to stock (no modification) brand name tractor only. No attached tools (mowers, cultivators, loaders etc). Must be complete and in safe operating condition and equipped with rubber tires. No duals or 4- wheel drives. Tractors must look stock from factory. Single front wheel tractors must have proven front ends from factory. All tractors will not exceed 20% over stock R.P.M. All exhaust must be pointed straight up. Rear tires may be cut

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top of bar only. No cutting to front of bar or into casing. Kill switches must be on tractor or in the driver’s reach. Tractor may be checked by track official 2. Drivers MUST OBEY FLAGMAN AT ALL TIMES ,Stay in seat, One hand on steering wheel and in full control of the tractor. Puller must stop when Flagman drops flag during anytime of pull. IF NOT, puller will be disqualified for the remainder of the night with NO ENTRY FEES RETURNED. No bouncing in seat, No jerking the sled. Drivers must be 18 yrs. of age or if under 18, must have a parent/guardian signature and presence during pull. Minimum age to pull is 12 yrs. of age. 3. Tractors may weigh 2 hours prior to pull, must re-weigh prior to each class Tractors may jump classes with a 5 minute call time. Limit one driver per tractor per class. $10.00 hook fee per class. ONE PULL PER CLASS if there are more than 6 tractors in each class. Weight Classes are: 2500#(rim height no bigger than 32”), 3,000#, 4,000#,5,000#, 6,000#, 7,000#,8,000#, 10,000#,11,000#, 12,000#, 13,000#. 4. Speed Limits: 4.0 mph for 2,500# & 3,000#, 4.0mph for4,000# thru 7,000# classes. 8000# class thru 14,000# class is 8mph. For CLASSES 8,000#- 14,000#, NO PULLERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18.. NO GPS’s allowed. 5. Weights will be securely attached . Anything falls off tractor that pull will disqualified. Rear weights may not exceed rear radius of tire or interfere with hitching point. Rear weights may exceed 6”on a 28” rim or smaller. Front weights not more than 20” from farthest front point of tractor. Weights as may be moved prior to pull. No weight or fuel added after tractor is on track. Room is needed to measure hitch between weights. 6. Maximum hitching point is 20” with no change to design from original manufacturer, except at clevis to obtain correct height. Clevis will have 3” opening not less than 24” from center of rear axle. Drawbar must be in a fixed position. No Johnson bars or vertical hitches. Hitch bracing will be allowed with bracing no closer than 8” on either side of hitch point. 7. Tractor may be checked for safety and other points by pull committee. 8. Tractor will be no more than 8ft. wide. 9. Contestants will not hold Parties responsible for damages, injury, and theft at contest. 10. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS CONSUMED PRIOR OR DURING PULL. 11. JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL. Any UN-SPORTSMAN like conduct; Puller will be BARRED from Pulls for the remainder of season! 12. ONLY THE WORKERS AND PULLERS ARE ALLOWED ON TRACK WHEN PULL IS GOING ON! Premiums will be paid on Farm Stock $100.00 per class (1st $80.00; 2nd $20.00) Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

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DEPARTMENT 12 – DIVISION 1 AGRONOMY

All exhibits must be from current season’s production and must be grown by the exhibitor. Forage crop must measure four inches in diameter below the heads and tightly tied.

DIVISION A – FORAGE CROPS CLASS NO. 1. Bale 1st Cutting Hay 2. Bale 2nd Cutting Haty 3. Bale of Mixed hay

4. 5.

Corn Stalks Any Other

DIVISION B – GRAINS - ONE PINT CONTAINERS 1. 2.

Corn Rye

3. 4.

Wheat Any Other

Best Exhibit in Agronomy ......................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 12 – DIVISION 2 HORTICULTURE

Display all vegetables, fruit and berries on 9” Styrofoam plates covered with reclosable bags or displayed in a container.

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SECTION A CLASS NO. 1. 2500# 2. 3000# 3. 4000# 4. 5000#

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5. 6. 7. 8.

6000# 7000# 8000# 10,000#

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10. 12,000# 11. 13,000#

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DIVISION A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VEGETABLES & FRUITS

DIVISION B - POTTED & FOLIAGE PLANTS

CLASS NO. 1. Asparagus, 6 2. Green Onions, 6 3. Lettuce, 12 4. Radishes, 6 5. Rhubarb, 6

CLASS NO. 1. African Violet, single 2. Fern 3. Begonia 4. Geranium 5. Aloe Vera

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Cucumbers, 3 Squash, 1 Tomatoes with Vine, 3 Any Other Vegetable Any Other Fruit

Best Exhibit in Horticulture.....................................................Ribbon

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Christmas Cactus Shamrock Ivy Spyder Plant Any Other

DIVISION C - ARRANGEMENTS

All arrangements must contain at least seven (7) stalks of flowers, greenery, and other accessories, which add to the effectiveness of the DEPARTMENT 13 - DIVISION 1 arrangement. Fresh flowers and greens must be grown, not bought. FLORICULTURE Please label all special arrangements. 1. Containers must be furnished by Exhibitor and it is suggested NO PROFESSIONALS IN THIS DIVISION. that half-pint or quart bottles be used. CLASS NO. 2. FLOWERS MUST BE GROWN BY EXHIBITOR. 1. All Dry Arrangement 4. Corsage 3. Each entry must contain the number of blooms called for with 2. Cup and Saucer 5. Any Other foliage attached. 3. Any Special Occasion 4. Judge will consider color harmony, quality of blooms. Best of Show Floriculture........................................................Ribbon DIVISION A - CUT FLOWERS CLASS NO. 1. Boutonniere 2. Peony, 3 3. Lily, 1 Spike 4. Roses, any amount 5. Marigolds, 6 large

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Marigolds, 6 small Mixed Bouquet, 3 Varieties Pansies, 5 Blooms Iris, 6 stems Any other

DEPARTMENT 14 - DIVISION 1 HOME ECONOMICS

No Store Bought Mixes Must be Homemade Display on Styrofoam/plastic plate in reclosable bags, if too large use plastic or see through box.

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Neatness of wrap will be a factor considered in judging.

DIVISION A - BAKED GOODS - YEAST PRODUCTS CLASS NO. 1. Any Yeast Coffee Cake 2. Loaf White Bread 3. Loaf Wheat Bread 4. 3 Cinnamon or Other Sweet Rolls 5. 3 Dinner Rolls (any shape) 6. Raisin Bread 7. Any Other Yeast Product

3. 4. 5.

Cherry Mincemeat Peach

6. 7.

Rhubarb Any Other

Best Pie....................................................................................Ribbon DIVISION G - CANDY (plate of three [3]) CLASS NO. 1. Hard Candy 2. Fudge 3. Peanut Brittle

4. 5.

Uncooked Candy Any Other

Best Yeast Product...................................................................Ribbon

Best Candy...............................................................................Ribbon

DIVISION B - QUICK BREADS - WHOLE LOAF ONLY

DIVISION H - SWEEPSTAKES

CLASS NO. 1. Biscuits, 3 2. Banana Bread 3. Boston Brown Bread 4. Zucchini Bread

Coffee Cake

Muffins, 3 any kind

Any Other

Best Quick Bread.....................................................................Ribbon

Best of Show Baked Exhibit....................................................Ribbon

DIVISION C - COOKIES (plate of 3) CLASS NO. 1. Brownies 2. Choc. Chip Cookies 3. Filled Cookies 4. Dropped Cookies

5. 6. 7. 8.

Rolled Cookies No Bake Cookies Peanut Butter Cookies Any Other

2. 3.

DEPARTMENT 14 - DIVISION 2 CANNED GOODS

Canned goods must be exhibited in either standard quart or pint jars (Mason, Ball, Kerr, etc). Jars must be clear glass. Tops should be new and clean. Rings must be left on. All entries must be sealed. Conserves, jams and jellies should be exhibited in standard jelly jars with metal tops. DO NOT use fancy papers or ribbons. Canned goods previously exhibited may not be entered again.

Best Cookies............................................................................Ribbon DIVISION D - CAKES, PIES AND CANDIES 1. No custard or cream type entries 2. All cakes must not be frosted CLASS NO. 1. Angel Food 2. Banana 3. White 4. Chocolate 5. Orange

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Applesauce Spice Yellow Cupcakes -3 Any Other

Best Cake or Misc....................................................................Ribbon DIVISION E - DECORATED CAKE Entries will be judged on general appearance, suitability of design to purpose, color combinations, artistic value, difficulty of project. Decorations need not be a cake. Dummies are NOT acceptable. Not eligible for baking trophy, judged on appearance not taste. NO PROFESSIONALS IN THIS DIVISION CLASS NO. 1. Birthday Cake 2. Holiday Cake

3. 4.

Cupcakes, 3 decorated Any other

DIVISION F - PIES Whole 2 crust pies only, containing no eggs. Display in ziploc bags. CLASS NO. 1. Apple

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Canned goods need to be labeled with contents, process and date. DIVISION C – JAMS CLASS NO. DIVISION A - CANNED FRUITS 1. Any Other Fruit Butter 7. Plum 2. Apple Butter 8. Raspberry CLASS NO. 3. Blackberry 9. Rhubarb 1. Applesauce 7. Raspberries 4. Currant 10. Strawberry 2. Apricots 8. Rhubarb 5. Grape 11. Any Combination 3. Blackberries 9. Cherries 6. Peach 12. Any Other 4. Pears 10. Strawberries DIVISION D – JELLY 5. Peaches 11. Any Other CLASS NO. 6. Plums 1. Apple 6. Strawberry 2. Blackberry 7. Peaches DIVISION B - CANNED VEGETABLES 3. Cherry 8. Any Combination CLASS NO. 4. Grape 9. Any Other 1. Asparagus 11. Sauerkraut 5. Raspberry 2. Beets 12. Tomatoes Best Preserve Jam or Jelly.......................................................Ribbon 3. Carrots 13. Mixed Vegetable 4. Corn 14. Wax Bean DIVISION E – PICKLES 5. Green String Beans 15. Greens CLASS NO. 6. Green Tomato Mincemeat 16. Cabbage 1. Beet 8. Watermelon 7. Peas 17. Stewed Tomatoes 2. Bread and Butter 9. Peppers 8. Potatoes 18. Squash 3. Chunk 10. Beans 9. Peppers 19. Any Other 4. Dill 11. Any Combination 5. Green Tomato 12. Any Other 10. Pumpkin 6. Onion 13. Any Other Fruit Best Canned Vegetables...........................................................Ribbon 7. Sweet Cucumber 4.

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DIVISION F – RELISHES/SAUCES CLASS NO. 1. Spaghetti Sauce 2. Pizza Sauce 3. Catsup 4. Chili Sauce 5. Corn 6. Cucumber

Salsa

Zucchini

Dill

10. Any Other

11. Any Combination

Best Pickle or Relish................................................................Ribbon DIVISION G – MEATS CLASS NO. 1. Beef 2. Chicken 3. Fish 4. Pork

Venison

Mincemeat

Any Other

Best Meat.................................................................................Ribbon DIVISION H – JUICE CLASS NO. 1. Grape 2. Tomato 3. Apple

Any Combination

Any Other

Best Juice.................................................................................Ribbon

DIVISION L - SWEEPSTAKES CLASS NO. Best of Show Canned Exhibit..................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 14 - DIVISION 3 DISPLAY DIVISION A – DISPLAY CLASS NO. 1. Fruit, 6 Varieties 2. Vegetables, 6 Varieties 3. Jam/Jelly, 6 Varieties

4. 5. 6.

Pickles, 4 Varieties Meat, 4 Varieties Juice, 4 Varieties

Best Display.............................................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 15 - DIVISION 1 NEEDLECRAFT - (no kits) DIVISION A – BEDSPREADS/QUILT/AFGHAN CLASS NO. 1. Appliquéd 2. Patchwork 3. Tied 4. Crocheted

5. 6. 7.

Pieced Knitted Any Other

DIVISION I - Dried Fruit, Vegetables, Meats Must be shown in canning jar with removable lid for tasting. CLASS NO. 1. Apples 2. Any Herb 3. Peaches 4. Beef 5. Tomatoes 6. Venison

Onions

Any Other Fruit

Chicken

10. Any Other Meat

11. Any Other Vegetables

Best Dried Fruit, Vegetable or Meat........................................Ribbon DIVISION J – CANNED MAPLE SYRUP OR HONEY CLASS NO. 1. Maple Syrup 2. Honey

Any other

Best Syrup or Honey................................................................Ribbon DIVISION K – SOUP CLASS NO. 1. Tomato 2. Potato 3. Chili 4. Chicken

5. 6. 7. 8.

Beef Vegetable Bean Any Other

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DIVISION B - CROCHETED ITEMS CLASS NO. 1. Hat 8. Adult Sweater 2. Scarf 9. Child Sweater 3. Handkerchief 10. Gloves/Mittens 4. Hand Bag 11. Baby Set 3 piece 5. Baby Bonnet 12. Baby Blanket 6. Baby Booties 13. Any Other 7. Doilies DIVISION C - KNITTED ITEMS CLASS NO. 1. Scarf 2. Baby Blanket 3. Doilies 4. Adult Sweater 5. Child Sweater 6. Gloves/Mittens 7. Socks

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

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CLASS NO. 1. Stuffed Pillow 2. Handbag

3. 4.

Pictures/Wall Hanging Any Other

Any Other

DIVISION F – RUGS CLASS NO. 1. Braided 2. Hooked

DIVISION G - NEEDLEPOINT ITEMS Hat Baby Set 3 Piece Baby Bonnet Any Other Hand Bag Baby Booties Any Felted Item

DIVISION D - EMBROIDERED ITEMS CLASS NO. 1. Dresser Scarves 2. Pillow cases 3. Handkerchief

DIVISION E - QUILTED ITEMS

Handbag Pictures/Wall Hanging Any other

CLASS NO. 1. Stuffed Pillow 2. Pillowcases

3. 4.

Picture/Wall Hanging Any Other

DIVISION H - MISCELLANEOUS NEEDLECRAFT CLASS NO. 1. Handkerchief 2. Latch Hook Picture

Any other

DIVISION I – SWEEPSTAKES CLASS NO. Best of Show Needlecraft........................................................Ribbon

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DEPARTMENT 15 - DIVISION 3 SEWING Limit One (1) Entry Per Class

DIVISION A - WOMEN’S WEAR CLASS NO. 1. Street Dress 2. Suit 3. Vest 4. Housecoat 5. Blouse 6. Apron

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Skirt Shorts Slacks Sleepwear Bridesmaids Dress Any other

Any other

DIVISION B - MEN’S WEAR CLASS NO. 1. Shirt 2. Jacket

DIVISION C - INFANTS OR CHILDREN’S WEAR CLASS NO. 1. Dress 2. Pajamas

Any Other

DIVISION D – SWEEPSTAKES CLASS NO. Best of Show Home Sewn Garment........................................Ribbon

sell for a fee or the class exhibited. No painted on objects allowed in this department, entry in hobby craft

DIVISION A-DRAWINGS CLASS NO. 1. Colored Pencils 2. Pencil

3. 4.

Crayons Any Other

4. 5. 6.

Fruit Arrangement Portraits Any Other

4. 5. 6.

Fruit Arrangement Portrait Any Other

DIVISION B-OIL PAINTING CLASS NO. 1. Landscape 2. Animals 3. Flower Arrangement DIVISION C – MIXED MEDIA CLASS NO. 1. Landscape 2. Animals 3. Flower Arrangement

DIVISION D – WATER COLORS CLASS NO. 1. Landscape 2. Animals 3. Flower Arrangement

4. 5. 6.

Fruit Arrangement Portraits Any Other

DEPARTMENT 15 - DIVISION 4 ANTIQUES

Limit One (1) Entry Per Class Antiques must be 50 years or older and labeled. May not be previously shown. DIVISION A – ANTIQUES CLASS NO. 1. Books, 3 each 2. Clothing 3. Collections, limit 6 Pieces 4. Dinnerware 5. Dolls, Limited to 3 6. Dresser Set 7. Quilts 8. Furniture, Original Finish 9. Glassware

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Jewelry Silverware Tools Toys Wash Bowl & Pitcher Pictures Kitchen Tools Any Other Combination Any Other

Best of Show Ceramic.............................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 16- DIVISION 1 FINE ARTS Limit One (1) Entry Per Class

1. 2. 3.

Articles previously exhibited may not be exhibited again. All articles must be framed and ready to hang with wire. Wire should be secured to the frame. No saw tooth hangers, disqualification will occur Amateurs only are permitted to enter their work in competition unless otherwise stated. Amateurs are those who do not teach or

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DEPARTMENT 16- DIVISION 3 HOBBY CRAFT

DIVISION E- SWEEPSTAKES CLASS NO.

Best of Show Fine Arts............................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 16 ·DIVISION 2 PHOTOGRAPHY

Limit One (1) Entry Per Class

DIVISION A- CRAFTS

CLASS NO. 1. Any Applique 1. Amateurs only. Amateurs are those who do not teach or sell 2. Artificial Flowers 3. Basketry articles for a fee. 4. Painted Objects 2. All photos must have been taken by exhibitor. 5. Plaster Craft 3. Photos must be matted and framed and ready to hang by wire 6. Candles connected to the frame. 7. Figurine Painting 4. Photo albums will be in hobby craft section 8. Jewelry 9. Padded Albums DIVISION A – PHOTOGRAPHY 10. Plastic Canvas 11. Book Markers CLASS NO 12. Doll 1. Objects 7. Four Black/White Pictures 13. Doll Clothes 2. Four Color Prints 8. Landscape Picture 14. Dressed Doll 15. Door Stoppers 3. Water 9. Animals 16. Stained Glass 4. Wildlife 10. Portrait 5. 6.

Flowers People

11. Any Other

Best of Show Photography......................................................Ribbon

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Stone Painting Toys Woven Craft Wearable Art/Jewelry Glass Etch Mobiles Grape Vine Photo Albums Placemats 4 Pot Holders Stuffed Toys Tissue Covers Towels Leather Craft Any Other

DIVISION B- COLLECTIONS Must be ten in collection. Must be on cardboard and covered. Secure all items

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CLASS NO 1. 2. 3. 4.

Patches/Badges Bugs Bottle Caps Fishing Lures

5. 6. 7. 8.

Dolls Stones Butterflies Any Other

Best of Show Hobby craft........................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 16- DIVISION 4 CERAMICS

5. 6. 7.

DIVISION A - HOMEMAKER CLASS NO. Homemaker of the Year............................................................Award

Must be original

DIVISION A- CERAMICS CLASS NO. 1. Glaze Combination 2. Item Molded by Hand 3. Overglaze Decals 4. Plain Glaze 5. Stained Combination 6. Any Other

7. 8.

Glaze Free Hand Design Stained Design on Molded Pattern 9. Underglaze Design on Molded Patterns 10. Any Other Combination

Best of Show Ceramic.............................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 16 - DIVISION 5 WOODWORKING

Limit One (1) Entry Per Class All wood articles must be glued together and finished.

Winner MUST participate in the Old Fashioned Days Parade in Marion. Persons wanting to compete in the Homemaker of the Year competition must register for this by using the class number listed below. Participants can win every other year, but must show prior year to win third time.

RULES FOR YOUTH EXHIBITORS AND MARKET LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS:

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED. NO PHONE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Entries must be postmarked by fourth Saturday in May and mailed to P.O. Box 259, Marion, MI 49665. A $25 late fee will be charged for all late entries. 2. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MADE ON THE PROPER FORMS. Keep a copy of your entry form for later clarification if necessary. PLEASE INCLUDE BIRTH DATE, CORRECT NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE WHERE PREMIUM CHECK CAN BE MAILED. All entry blanks need to be completely filled out with Department, Division, DIVISION, Class Number and MUST be legible. 3. Exhibit Building tags and buyers passes need to contact Fair Office. Livestock exhibitors parking passes will be handed out by

DIVISION A - WOODWORK CLASS NO. 1. Bird Feeder 7. 2. Doll House 3. Cutting Board 8. 4. Shelving 9. 5. Picture Frames 10. 6. Large Item Furniture (over 11. 2ft. in any direction) 12.

Small Item Furniture (under 2ft. in any direction) Bird House Lamp, Wood Base Toys Canes/Walking Sticks Any Other Combination

Best of Show Woodworking....................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 18 - DIVISION 1 HOMEMAKER CONTEST

HOMEMAKER CONTEST REGULATIONS 1. 2.

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Open to all Osceola Residents and Residents of bordering counties over age 18. Person must have 10 items in three of the following categories that will be judged: Horticulture Fine Arts Baked Goods Canned Goods Floriculture Needlecraft The person must be a blue ribbon winner in three categories. Person must have 25 or more points to be eligible. Person must receive highest total point count for the present year to win. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st place Blue Ribbon...................................................3 points 2nd Place Red Ribbon...................................................2 points 3rd Place White Ribbon................................................. 1 point

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superintendents (exhibitors will receive two parking passes per family, additional passes must be purchased). 4. Exhibitors must be between 6 and 19 years old (age as of 1/1 of the current year) 5. All exhibits in Exhibit Building, except livestock, must be labeled with member’s name, address and club. No premiums will be paid on unlabeled exhibits. Premiums will be awarded an exhibit on a group system of A, B and C. 6. Exhibitors and their families that do not show respect and courtesy at all times to fellow exhibitors, spectators, judges, superintendents, and fair officials shall be subject to lose all fair privileges including disbarment from the fair and any fair functions at the discretion of the Marion Farm Exhibit Association (D.B.A. the Marion Fair) 7. RELEASE TIMES FOR ALL EXHIBITS; Large & Small Animal Breeding Stock, Still E·xhibits - Saturday 9 p.m; Market Animals Large & Small Sunday 8 am- 10 am. Horses- after show on Saturday. 8. Youth members who exhibit at the fair must be in possession of and feed thereafter until the animal is released on Sunday. 9. Where there is but one exhibitor in a class, the animal or article may be awarded first, second or none at all as the judge may deem worthy. Cash premiums will be given according to the placing marked on the judged records and not from ribbons that may be attached to exhibits. 10. Exhibitors are not entitled to draw more than two monies in anyone class. Only one money will be paid on group class.

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NO MORE THAN ONE ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY ONE EXHIBITOR IN ANY ONE CLASS UNLESS DEPT. RULES SPECIFY DIFFERENTLY. Champion ribbons will not be awarded in livestock classes unless exhibits warrant it. Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding, age, ownership or unethical fittings and any other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and deception. Any premiums, trophies, awards or sale money won by exhibitor will be withheld. EXHIBITORS WILL PROVIDE THEIR OWN HAY, GRAIN & BEDDING. ALL STALLS MUST BE CLEANED AFTER ANIMALS HAVE BEEN RELEASED. Exhibitors having questions as to placings should check with the Department Superintendent as soon as Department is judged. All claims to be in writing by the close of the Fair. Exhibitors refusing or failing to exhibit livestock when so ordered by the Superintendent in charge shall forfeit all fees at the directions of the Superintendent. Judge may disregard any entry as unworthy of premium. Current RFID tags in ears must be met on dairy cattle, and beef cattle. Animals will not be unloaded without these papers. Scrapie requirements must be met on sheep and goats. Animals will not be unloaded without scrapie tags. All premium checks not cashed within one year of check date will be considered a donation to the Marion Fair Exhibit Association to be used for educational/building fund. If, in the opinion of the judge, the exhibit does not merit an “A”

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group rating, the judge has the privilege of starting with the ribbon or rating he/she decides upon. Any person or animal under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will not be allowed to participate at the fair. Projects will be removed from exhibit and premiums forfeited. All exhibitors are limited to one exhibit in any class unless otherwise stated. No animal may be shown by more than one exhibitor. Each exhibitor must personally show and sell his or her own livestock. Primary responsibility for grooming animals for show is that of the exhibitor. (Parents and other youth may assist) Youth exhibitors must dress appropriately on show day and sale night-clean pants, shirt and clean leather boots or shoes, club/ logo t-shirts are permissible. No open-toed shoes or tank tops allowed. No mid DIVISIONs shall be exposed. These guidelines cover both large and small animal participants. Any conflicts in the Youth Division will be handled by the Species Superintendent. If unresolved it will be taken to the Livestock Committee, and if still unresolved it will go before the Fair Board. It’s the intent of the Fair Board to deal in a timely manner on all conflicts at the time of the incident. Where there is no competition for champion, the making of these awards will be left to the discretion of the judge, depending upon the worthiness of the exhibit. Pens are to be bedded with natural material (wood shavings, straw, etc).

29. Water must be available to all livestock. 30. Barns and stalls must be cleaned by exhibitor by 9 a.m. each day and throughout the day as needed. 31. Humane handling practices of livestock at all times. 32. Youth exhibitors including market and breeding stock must be in possession, defined as “having custody, ownership, primary care and responsibility” of their animals by weigh in dates for market and May 1st for breeding animals. The Marion Fair believes a young person learns best by daily, active involvement with their project. 33. Animals shown in Youth Division MAY NOT be the same ones shown in Open Division. 34. SEE SPECIAL RULES UNDER EACH DEPARTMENT. ALSO SEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITED IN MICHIGAN. 35. The Marion Fair Livestock Auction is open to youth members only who meet the following requirements A. Enrolled with a County Youth Club by December 1st of the current year that is recognized by the extension office. B. Market members must attend a minimum of two (2) education meetings through the extension office. C. Reside in the following counties: Osceola, Lake, Wexford, Missaukee, Clare, Isabella or Mecosta County. 36. An individual animal may be weighed-in by more than one immediate family member but can be shown by only one (1) family member. 37. An Exhibitor may enter and sell 6 market animals at the sale.

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38. The exhibitor must own market animals by the following weighin dates and be in the possession and on feed thereafter until the sale: Market Steers.......................... First Saturday in December Market Hogs................................ Second Saturday in April Market Sheep ............................. Second Saturday in April Market Turkeys.......................... Must be ordered by office Market Chickens ....................... Must be ordered by office Market Cornish ......................... Must be ordered by office Market Rabbits . .......Must be tattooed by Small Animal Assoc. Market Goats ............................. Second Saturday in April 39. All exhibitors in the Market Classes MUST complete the following: a. Market Class for that project b. Showmanship for that project c. A complete record book for that project (see individual project area for time/dates) 40. The Marion Fair or its representative retains the right to inspect, on your premises, any market project after it is tagged and/or registered as a market animal with prior notice. 41. Youth must attend two educational events/meetings within the year from fair to fair such as; OLC/Small animal Association meetings. These are to be listed separately and attached to the record book. 42. All Market projects animals must have official MDA tattoos in the car upon arrival at the fair. 43. All pens must be cleaned on Sunday after fair, starting at 8 a.m. Failure to do this will result in a $40 penalty

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or forfeit of premiums. Arrangements must be made with appropriate superintendent if can not abide by this. Must be in barns by 8 a.m. and pens must be cleaned by 10 a.m. 44. All open class and market animals must be properly dehorned. Market animals must be dehorned by their respective beginning weigh-ins. Dehorning is the removable of the horn, it must be flush. Scurs are horns that can be moved by the hand. If due to breed standards, they cannot be, then owner must provide protective fencing that is acceptable to the superintendent so the animal cannot reach the public. 45. 10% commission fee on all items selling through the sale.

DEPARTMENT 24 - DIVISION 1 OSCEOLA COUNTY OUTSTANDING YOUTH EXHIBITOR

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You MUST be 14-20 years of age. You MUST be enrolled in the Osceola Co. Youth Program. You MUST exhibit at both the Marion Fair and the Osceola Co.

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Youth FFA Fair. 10. DIVISION J – BREEDING BEEF SHOWMANSHIP ONLY exhibits in the Youth division will count. CLASS NO. You MUST pre-register at the Extension Office to compete for 1. Breeding Stock . ...............................................................Award this award by June 1st, of each year. You may win once. DEPARTMENT 25 - DIVISION 2 AWARDS

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The highest points scored will establish the winner at each fair. The highest COMBINED POINTS from both Fairs will establish the Osceola Co. Outstanding Youth Exhibitor. All prizes will be awarded at the Youth Awards Banquet.

CLASS NO. Marion Fair Outstanding Exhibitor......................................TROPHY

DEPARTMENT 25 – DIVISION 1 BEEF CATTLE - YOUTH DIVISION 1. 2.

See General Rules and Health Regulations. All cattle must be bona fide property of exhibitor at the time of entry. 3. All cattle will be double tied (neck strap and halter). 4. A first year member may show only one (1) animal in the Youth breeding classes. 5. Only one entry per class per exhibitor. 6. Exhibitors to furnish own feed and bedding. Barns to be kept clean by exhibitors. All feeds and manures to be in designated areas only. Walkway to be kept free of all litter. 7. Cattle must be washed on wash rack only. 8. Posters identifying your animals must be up by 11:00 am the following day of check-in. 9. Fair Board to furnish judge and ring men. 10. ANIMALS MUST NOT HAVE WARTS OR RINGWORM 11. Exhibitors may not show the same animal in open class. 12. See schedule for time. DIVISION A - ABERDEEN ANGUS DIVISION B - HEREFORD DIVISION C - SHORTHORN DIVISION D - SIMMENTAL DIVISION E - LIMOUSIN DIVISION F - MAINE ANJOU DIVISION G - CHI DIVISION H - SCOTCH HIGHLANDER DIVISION I - ANY OTHER BREED CLASS NO. 1. Junior Heifer Calf, 6 months or less 2. Senior Heifer Calf, 6 months - 1 year 3. Junior Yearling Heifer, 1 year - 1 1/2 years 4. Senior Yearling Heifer, 1 1/2 years - 2 years 5. Cow, 3 years & under 5 6. Cow, 5 years and older 7. Produce of Dam 8. Feeder Steer Under 500lbs. 9. Junior Bull Calf www.marionfair.com | June 16-22, 2019

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Beef Showmanship is open to all exhibitors in the Youth Division. Primary responsibility for grooming animals for show is that of the exhibitor. (Parents and other youth may assist). It must be their own project animal and shown in one showmanship class DIVISION A - MARKET BEEF SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NO. 1. Jr Market Steer (9-12 yrs.)................................................Award 2. Int Market Steer (13-15 yrs.)............................................Award 3. Sr. Market Steer (16-19 yrs.).............................................Award DIVISION B - MARKET BEEF 1. 2. 3. 4.

See General Rules and Health Regulations. Record books are required on all Steers entering these classes and are to be signed by their club leader and Dept. Supt by the first day of Fair. All steers entered in this class will be sold at auction. These steers will be tattooed and weighed in December at an official weigh station. Must have the RFID tag. All steers will be judged according to weight classes.

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All steers must be properly dehorned and castrated. See schedule for entry time and show time. Posters identifying your animals must be up by 11:00 am the following day of check-in. 8. All exhibitors in the Market Steer Show must show that project in showmanship class. 9. There will be a minimum sale weight of 1000# and no maximum sale weight. Any underweight steers will be allowed to show in Showmanship Class only and sell in the Barn by private treaty after the Livestock Sale. 10. All exhibitors must be 9 years of age to show and sell a Market Beef Steer. ANIMALS MUST NOT HAVE WARTS OR RINGWORM.

11. All exhibitors must meet MDA’s TB requirements. 12. ANIMALS MUST NOT HAVE WARTS OR RINGWORM. 13. All exhibitors must be 9 years of age to show a Dairy Beef Steer. DIVISION A - MARKET DAIRY BEEF CLASS NO. 1. Daily Market Steer - No Premiums Grand Champion..............................................................Trophy Reserve Grand Champion................................................Trophy Rate of Gain......................................................................Award DIVISION B - MARKET DAIRY BEEF SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NO. 1. Showmanship....................................................................Award

CLASS NO. 1. Market Steer DIVISION C 2. Best Home Grown Steer..................................................Trophy Grand Champion..............................................................Trophy CLASS NO. Reserve Grand Champion................................................Trophy 1. Records.............................................................................Award Rate of Gain......................................................................Award DEPARTMENT 25 - DIVISION 4 Award will be presented to the owner of the steer having the highest rate of gain from the official weigh-in date to the Fair JUNIOR DAIRY BEEF 1. 2. 1. The Beef Records Contest is open to all exhibitors in the Youth 3. Department. 4. 2. Records MUST be kept on ALL Market Animals exhibited in 5. the Youth Division. 6. 3. These records must be signed by your club leader and Barn Su7. perintendent. 8. 4. The records must be turned in to the Barn Superintendent by 10:00 am Monday and will be judged in the following divisions 9. CLASS NO. 10. 5. Jr. Record Book (thru age 14)...........................................Award 6. Sr. Record Book (15-19)...................................................Award 11. DIVISION C - MARKET BEEF RECORDS

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DEPARTMENT 25 - DIVISION 3 DAIRY BEEF MARKET STEER

See General Rules & Health Regulations. Each Steer must be a straight Dairy Breed. All Steers must be properly dehorned and castrated. All Steers entered must be tattooed and weighed in December at an official weigh station and must have RFID tag. 5. There will be a minimum sale weight of 1000# and no maximum sale weight. Any underweight Steers will be allowed to show in Showmanship Class only and sell in the Barn by private treaty after the Livestock Sale. 6. Record books are required on all Steers entering these classes and are to be signed by their club leader and Dept. Supt by the first day of Fair. 7. All steers must be tied with a halter and neck rope until they are removed from the Fairgrounds. 8. All exhibitors in the Market Dairy Beef Show must show that project in showmanship class. 9. See schedule for entry time and show time. 10. All animals entered in the weight class must be sold at the Auction.

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Must be a steer. Beginning weigh-in is second Saturday in April. Must have RFID tag. Must be dehorned and castrated by beginning weigh-in. Weigh-in only two (2) animals. Considered a large animal. Must compete in showmanship and record book classes. Ending weight 250-600 pounds. Over 600 pounds moves to Bred Stock Class and will not be sold. Animal is not required to sell at auction. Program is designed as a beginning entry into the Market Steer program. Calves will be judged on the potential as a finished steer. 12. Steers must be weaned by fair time, cow is not allowed in same pen. Cow can be registered in different class, but can not come in contact with steer calf. DIVISION A-JUNIOR BEEF CLASS NO 1. Junior Beef Steer..............................................................Trophy Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion DIVISION B – JUNIOR DAIRY BEEF CLASS NO. 1. Junior Dairy Beef Steer....................................................Trophy Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion DIVISION C – JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Both Junior Beef and Junior Dairy Beef will compete together CLASS NO. 1. Showmanship (6-12 years of age).....................................Award 2. Showmanship (13 & up)...................................................Award www.marionfair.com | June 16-22, 2019

DEPARTMENT 26 - DIVISION 1 DAIRY CATTLE

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1. General Dairy Records are required on all animals entering the Youth 2. Dairy Classes. They must be signed by their leader and shown to the 3. 4. Superintendent. 5. 1. Youth members must have kept records on all their animals & 6. must turn records into Barn Superintendent 15 minutes before 7. start of show. 2. See General Rules and Health Regulations. 3. This division is open to both registered and grade dairy cattle. 4. Exhibitors must know the actual date of birth of their animals. 5. PRE-ENTRY IS REQUIRED 8. 6. See schedule for entry time and show time. 7. Each exhibitor must clean out own stalls/area before leaving. 9. 8. No more than one (1) entry accepted in any one class. No more 10. than one entry accepted in-group classes. 11. 9. All exhibitors must meet MDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TB requirements and must 12. have RFID tag. 13. DIVISION A - HOLSTEIN DIVISION B - GUERNSEY DIVISION C - JERSEY DIVISION D - AYRSHIRE DIVISION E - BROWN SWISS DIVISION F - ANY OTHER BREED

Junior Heifer Calf (after March 1, this year) Intermediate Heifer Calf (Dec. 1 last year - Feb. 28 this year) Senior Heifer Calf (Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 last year) Summer Yearling Heifer (June 1 - Aug. 31st year) Junior Yearling Heifer (March 1 - May 31 last year) Winter Yearling (Dec. 1 year before last - Feb. 28 last year) Senior Yearling Heifer (Sept. 1 year before last - Nov. 30 year before last year) Junior Champion Female.............................................Trophy Reserve Champion Female...........................................Trophy Junior Best Three Females (3 females bred by exhibitor).........................................................Trophy Milking Senior Yearling (Sept. 1 year before last-Nov. 30 year before last year) 2 Year Old Cow DRY 3 & 4 Year Old Cow 3 Year Old Cow 4 Year Old Cow DRY Aged Cow 14. Aged Cow Senior Champion Female.................................................Trophy Reserve Senior Champion Female...................................Trophy Grand Champion Female EARL LEE MEMORIAL TROPHY...............................Trophy Reserve Grand Champion Female...................................Trophy 15. Best Uddered Cow (1 entry per exhibitor, all breeds compete together)

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CLASS NO. Beginning Showmanship First year showman (age 14 & under)............................. Awards 2. Junior Showmanship (age 12 & under).......................... Awards 3. Intermediate Showmanship (age 13 & 14)..................... Awards 4. Senior Showmanship (ages 15-19)................................. Awards NOTE: If â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beginningâ&#x20AC;? showman is age 15-20, he may compete in Intermediate Showmanship. The Osceola County 4-H Dairy Boosters will sponsor CHAMPION GALLON OF MILK premiums for showmanship The Grand & Reserve Grand Champion of each breed will compete together to name the Supreme & Reserve Supreme Champions who DIVISION I - DAIRY RECORDS CONTEST will each sell a representative gallon of milk at the Livestock Auction. 1. The dairy records contest is open to all exhibitors in Youth 16. Produce of Dam (2 offspring from same dam) 17. Dam & Daughter (Cow & 1 female offspring) 18. Three Best Females (3 females, at least 2 milking age bred by exhibitor) 19. Exhibitors Herd (4 head, any age) NOTE: Trophies listed are for HOLSTEIN cattle. Trophies for other breeds will be awarded IF number of competitors merit it.

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Department. Records must be kept on ALL animals exhibited in Youth Department. **Must be a milking Cow** 3. If the number of animals in the record book does not match the same number of animals shown at the fair, the exhibitor will be 50% of proceeds will go the exhibitor and 50% to the Osceola County lowered one rating grade (ie: A to a B, B to a C) and will NOT be 4-H Dairy Boosters. eligible for Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor Points for this contest. 4. Records forms provided through County Extension Office DIVISION H - DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP 5. The records must be submitted 15 minutes before start of show. 1. Dairy Showmanship is open to all exhibitors in the Youth DePremiums Sponsored by partment. The Osceola County Dairy Boosters as follows: 2. Primary responsibility for grooming animals for show is that of A-$4.80, B-$3.20, C-$2 the exhibitor. (Parents and other youth may assist) CLASS NO. 3. AGES OF CONTESTANTS - age of member is on January 1st 1. Young Juniors (Special Form Required - does not count for of current year. Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor. Can only compete as Young Supreme Grand Champion Female..........................................Ribbon Reserve Supreme Grand Champion Female............................Ribbon

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Junior in Poster Contest, also)........................................ Awards Junior Records (age 14 & under) ................................... Awards Senior Records (age 15-19) ........................................... Awards

DIVISION J -DAIRY PROMOTION POSTER CONTEST 1. Make a poster telling a story of milk or milk products. 2. Poster should be in 22” x 28” size and can be made of poster board, oil cloth, tag board or other light bases. Posters must be turned in to Exhibit building between 3 and 7pm on Sunday. 3. Be creative - you are trying to promote and sell dairy products. 4. Posters will be judged on originality, how well it holds people’s attention and tells a story, how accurate it is and how good it looks. 5. Do not use copyrighted characters such as cartoon characters. 6. Place an index card on the back of the poster with your name, address, birth date and club name. Learning objective: To encourage youth to research, communicate and design an informational poster. Premiums Sponsored by the Osceola County Dairy Boosters as follows: A-$4.80, B-$3.20, C-$2 CLASS NO. 1. Young Junior Poster (Does not count for Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor. Can compete as Young Junior in Records Contest, also)...................... Awards 2. Junior Poster (age 14 & under)....................................... Awards 3. Senior Poster (age 15-19)................................................ Awards DIVISION K -OUTSTANDING DAIRY EXHIBITOR An outstanding dairy exhibitor will be named on their performance in the three following categories: 1. Showmanship 2. Record Contest 3. Poster Contest Points will be awarded in each contest with 1st place = 1 pt., 2nd place = 2 pts., 3rd place = 3 pts., Each exhibitor NOT competing in contest will receive 25 points. The exhibitor with the lowest point total score will be named the Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor. Tie will be determined by showmanship placings CLASS NO. 1. Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor............................................Trophy

DIVISION L -TYKES & TODDLERS Will be the first class of the day. For younger children not entered in other youth classes. Calves should be small and can be male or female. Calves will be brought in just the day of the show. Welcome to show up and show.

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Exhibitor may not show same animal in youth and open. All exhibitors must meet MDA’s current TB requirements and must have scrapie identification. Exhibitors to furnish own feed and bedding. Barns to be kept clean by exhibitors. All feeds and manure to be in designated areas only. Walkway to be kept free of all litter.

DIVISION A – ALPINE DIVISION B – LAMANCHA DIVISION C – NUBIAN DIVISION D – OBERHISLE DIVISION E – SAANEN DIVISION F – TOGGENBURG DIVISION G – NIGERIAN DWARF DIVISION H – PYGMY DIVISION I – ANGORA DIVISION J – BOER DIVISION K – MIXED BREEDS DIVISION L – ANY OTHER CLASS NO. 1. Junior Doe Kid (1-6 months) 2. Pair Junior Doe Kid same breed 3. Senior Doe Kid (6 months-1 year) 4. Pair Senior Doe Kids same breed 5. Senior Yearling Doe (1 year and under 2, never freshened) 6. Wether (under 1 year) 7. Dry Doe 8. Doe (1-2 years) 9. Doe (3-5 years) 10. Doe (5 years and over) 11. Produce of Dam (two Does same Dam) 12. Dam and Daughter 13. Get of Sire, three Does same Sire 14. Herd (two Mature Does, Junior Doe Kid, Senior Doe Kid all same breed) Grand Champion DIVISION A-K...................................Ribbon Reserve Grand Champion DIVISION A-K.....................Ribbon Supreme Grand Champion...............................................Trophy Reserve Supreme Grand Champion.................................Trophy Champion Herd . .............................................................Ribbon

CLASS NO. Tykes & Toddlers....................................... $1.00 & Ribbon Awarded Sponsored by: Osceola County Dairy Boosters

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DEPARTMENT 27 - DIVISION 1 BREEDING GOATS

See general rules and regulations. See schedule for entry time and show time. All goats over (3) months old MUST be dehorned by breed standards.

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DIVISION M – FITTING AND SHOWING (BREEDING STOCK) CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs) ..........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs).....................................................Award DIVISION N – RECORD BOOKS (BREEDING STOCK) CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs) ..........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs).....................................................Award

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DEPARTMENT 27 - DIVISION 2 MARKET GOATS

See general rules and regulations. See schedule for entry time and show time. All goats over (3) months old MUST be dehorned by breed standards. Exhibitor may not show same animal in youth and open. All exhibitors must meet MDA’s current TB requirements and must have scrapie identification. Exhibitors to furnish own feed and bedding. Barns to be kept clean by exhibitors. All feeds and manure to be in designated areas only. Walkway to be kept free of all litter. All goat exhibitors must participate in records and showmanship classes

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Market goat must be born after September 1st of the previous year 9. Market goats MUST weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. at final weighin. 10. Signs MUST be up by 8:00 pm first day of fair. DIVISION A - MARKET GOAT CLASS NO. 1. Individual Market Goat 2. Best Home Grown............................................................Trophy Grand Champion..............................................................Trophy Reserve Grand Champion................................................Trophy Rate of Gain.................................................................... Trophy DIVISION B - MARKET GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs) ..........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs).....................................................Award DIVISION C - MARKET RECORD BOOKS 1. Records must have been kept on ALL ANIMALS EXHIBITED in the Youth Department. 2. Records must be signed by club leader and department superintendent. 3. Records must be submitted to the superintendent by 10:00 am on Monday.

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CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs) ..........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs).....................................................Award DIVISION D - PROMOTIONAL POSTERS Must be turned into superintendent by 8pm after weigh in.

CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs) ..........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs).....................................................Award DIVISION E - TYKES & TODDLERS CLASS NO. 1. Tykes & Toddlers -Goat...................................................Ribbon

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DEPARTMENT 28 – DIVISION 1 HORSE

See General Rules. Youth may show a maximum of 2 horses. Ponies are under 56”. Rule #15 (Helmet Rule) according to state 4-H rules will be enforced. Stallions can only be shown during the calendar year in which they are foaled. 6. All exhibitors must present a negative coggins test taken in the current calendar year. 7. See schedule for time. 8. Record books are required for all youth horse members participating at the Marion Fair. 9. Record Books required on Sunday 3-7pm. 10. Novice riders are not allowed to compete for the Outstanding Horse Exhibitor award. DIVISION A - SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NO. 1. Ages 15-19........................................................................Award 2. Ages 10-14........................................................................Award 3. Ages 6-9............................................................................Award 4. Pee Wee Age 5 and under Champion & Reserve Champion Class (Does not include PeeWee) DIVISION B - LEAD LINE (5 & under) 1. Leadline DIVISION C - ENGLISH EQUITATION DIVISION D - ENGLISH PLEASURE DIVISION E - WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP DIVISION F - WESTERN PLEASURE DIVISION G - BAREBACK DIVISION H - TRAIL DIVISION I - SPEED BARRELS DIVISION J - SPEED FLAG RACE DIVISION K - DOWN N BACK DIVISION L - SPEED POLE DIVISION M - SPEED KEY HOLE CLASS NO. 1. Ages 15-19 www.marionfair.com | June 16-22, 2019

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DIVISION N - HORSE JUDGING CLASS NO. 1. Ages 15-19 2. Ages 10-14 3. Ages 6-9

DIVISION O - EQUINE DEMONSTRATION CLASS NO. 1. Ages 15-19 2. Ages 10-14 3. Ages 6-9

DIVISION P - HORSE RECORDS CLASS NO. 1. Ages 15-19 2. Ages 10-14 3. Ages 6-9

DIVISION Q - EQUINE POSTER CLASS NO. 1. Ages 15-19 2. Ages 10-14

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DIVISION R - MINIATURE HORSES (All ages compete together)

with exhibitor’s name, weight must be up by 8pm 13. All poultry must meet weight guidelines or they will be sent home or may be kept for showmanship.

CLASS NO. 1. Showmanship Ribbons 2. In Hand Trail

DIVISION A – HEAVYBREED

DIVISION S - OUTSTANDING HORSE EXHIBITOR This award is for the Horse Exhibitors only. Points will be kept in the following categories (novice not allowed to compete in outstanding horse exhibitor): Must participate in all 7 categories 1. Showmanship 2. Equitation or Horsemanship 3. Horse Judging Contest 4. Record Books 5. Poster Contest 6. Demonstrations 7. Trail Class - There will be a 3 minute time limit to complete all of the obstacles. CLASS NO. 1. Age 6-9 2. Ages 10-14 3. Ages 15-19 Points shall be counted as follows: 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 points 3rd place = 3 points

4th place = 4 points 5th place = 5 points 6th place = 5 points

CLASS NO. 1. 1 Hen 2. 1 Rooster 3. 2 Pullets

4. 5. 6.

Pair (Hen & Rooster) Pen of 3 Hens Pen of 3 Broilers

4. 5. 6.

2 Pullet Pair (Hen & Rooster) Pen of 3 Hens

DIVISION B - LIGHT BREED CLASS NO. 1. Pen of 4 Cornish Hens 2. 1 Hen 3. 1 Rooster DIVISION C-DUCK DIVISION D-GEESE DIVISION E-GUlNEA DIVISION F-GAME BIRDS DIVISION G-ORNAMENTAL DIVISION H-PIGEON DIVISION I-MISCELLANEOUS

CLASS NO. 1. 1 Male 2. 1 Pair If an exhibitor does not compete in a competition/contest, he/she 3. 1 Female (under 6 mos.) will be given an automatic 25 points per contest he/she is not in. 7 4. 1 Male (under 6 mos.) Grand Champion Bird......................................................Trophy points will be given if the youth competes but does not place in each Reserve Grand Champion Bird........................................Trophy class. The exhibitor with the lowest point score will be named the OUTSTANDING HORSE EXHIBITOR. Phil and Wendy Noder, DIVISION J - EGGS, 1/2 DOZEN Lattimore Homes, The Connell Family, Larry Curtis, Jess and CLASS NO. Chelsea Erler. 1. White Eggs 2. Brown Eggs DEPARTMENT 29 - DIVISION I 3. Any Other POULTRY 1.

All animals must be free from disease, lice and mites and in good health or will be sent home. 2. One exhibit per class per exhibitor. 3. All exhibitors must provide own water and food dishes, (no paper or soft plastic) also the exhibitors are required to feed, water and clean pen or pens daily and/or as required to ensure proper care. 4. Exhibitor MUST show own exhibit. 5. Refer to general fair rules for special requirements. 6. Records must be submitted to superintendent by start of the show and must be signed by leader and superintendent. 7. See schedule for entry time and show times 8. Market Poultry must meet requirements in order to sell at the Livestock Auction 9. All Poultry must have proof of a negative Pullorum test. 10. Weights may be adjusted subject to order date. 11. Exhibitor must compete in showmanship and have a completed record book in order to sell at the Livestock Auction. 12. Market pens must have signs with exhibitor’s number and weights up by 8pm first day of fair. After judging market signs

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Best of Show Eggs ..................................................................Ribbon DIVISION K - SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NO. 1. Junior Division (age 6-9 yrs)............................................Award 2. Intermediate Division (age 10-14 yrs) .............................Award 3. Senior Division (ages 15-19 yrs)......................................Award DIVISION L - RECORD BOOKS Premiums: A- $3, B-$2, C-$1 Paid by Small Animal Association CLASS NO. 1. 2. 3.

Junior Division (ages 6-9 yrs)...........................................Award Intermediate Division (ages 10-14 yrs..............................Award Senior Division (ages 15-19 yrs)......................................Award

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DIVISION N - POSTER To encourage youth to develop research and organizational skill and learn to design an informational poster. Make a poster telling about the Poultry industry. You cannot use copyrighted materials. The poster will be judged on orginality, how well it holds attention, educational value, story content, accuracy and overall appearance. To be turned in to the superintendent by 10:00 am Monday. Posters must be 28â&#x20AC;?x22â&#x20AC;?. CLASS NO. 1. Junior Division (ages 6-9 yrs)...........................................Award 2. Intermediate Division (ages 10-14 yrs..............................Award 3. Senior Division (ages 15-19 yrs)......................................Award

DIVISION O - DEMONSTRATIONS Poultry demonstrations are to encourage youth to develop skills in public speaking and research on a subject in the small animal field, with skills to organize and present the information to educate the public. Demonstrations shall be a minimum of 3 minutes long up to 5 minutes in duration CLASS NO. 1. Junior Division (ages 6-9 yrs)...........................................Award 2. Intermediate Division (ages 10-14 yrs..............................Award 3. Senior Division (ages 15-19 yrs)......................................Award

Posters

Demonstrations

CLASS NO. 1. Outstanding Exhibitor......................................................Trophy Points will be awarded in each contest as follows: 1st=1 point 5th=5 points 2nd=2 points 6th=6 points 3rd=3 points 7th=7 points 4th=4 points 8th=8 points If the exhibitor did not place in their respective class, they will receive 9 points. If they did not participate in a category, they will be given 25 points. The exhibitor with the lowest point total score will be named the OVERALL POULTRY EXHIBITOR. Awards to be provided by the Osceola County Small Animal Association.

DEPARTMENT 29-DIVISION 2 MARKET POULTRY

No Premiums. No member can sell both a Single Broiler and Market Pen of 3 DIVISION A - MARKET POULTRY

CLASS NO. 1. Market Broilers - Pen of 3, 4 lbs. & up per bird Grand Champion Market Broilers...................................Trophy DIVISION P - OUTSTANDING EXHIBITOR Reserve Grand Champion Market Broilers......................Trophy An outstanding Poultry Exhibitor will be named on their performance 2. Market Cornish Hens - Pen of 4 (1 1/2 - 3 1/2 lbs.) per bird in the following: Grand Champion Pen Market Cornish Hens...................Trophy Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Market Cornish Hens.Ribbon 1. Showmanship 2. Record Book

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Single Market Broiler Grand Champion Single Market Broiler......................... Trophy Reserve Grand Single Market Broiler..............................Trophy

DEPARTMENT 29 - DIVISION 3 TURKEYS DIVISION A-BROAD BREASTED WHITE DIVISION B-BROAD BREASTED BRONZE DIVISION C-BELTSVILLE WHITE

DIVISION F - TURKEY RECORD BOOKS CLASS NO. 1. Junior Division (ages 6-9 yrs)...........................................Award 2. Intermediate Division (ages 10-14 yrs..............................Award 3. Senior Division (ages 15-19 yrs)......................................Award Premiums paid by Small Animal Assoc. Premiums: A-$3.00, B-$2.00, C-$1.00

DEPARTMENT 29 - DIVISION 4 MARKET TURKEYS

DIVISION D-OTHER BREEDS CLASS NO. 1. Young Hen (under 1 year) 2. Young Tom (under 1 year) 3. Young Pair (1 hen & 1 tom under 1 year) 4. Hen 5. Tom 6. Pair (1 hen & 1 tom) Grand Champion Turkey.................................................Trophy Reserve Grand Champion Turkey....................................Trophy DIVISION E - TURKEY SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NO. 1. Junior Division (age 6-9 yrs)............................................Award 2. Intermediate Division (age 10-14 yrs) .............................Award 3. Senior Division (ages 15-19 yrs)......................................Award

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DEPARTMENT 30 – DIVISION 1 RABBITS 1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Pre-registration is required. Complete a cage reservation form. Cages from home must be approved by Superintendent. All animals MUST BE FREE FROM DISEASE AND IN GOOD HEALTH. One exhibit per class per exhibitor. All exhibitors must provide own water and food dishes (no paper or soft plastic), also the exhibitor is required to feed, water and clean pen or pens daily and/or as much as required to ensure proper care. Exhibitor to show own exhibit except when approved otherwise by Department Superintendent. Refer to general rules for special requirements. See schedule for entry time and show times. Records submitted to superintendent by 10:00 am on Monday. Market rabbits must come from doe owned and bred by exhibitor. Pocket pets and cavies must have their own cages. Exhibitor must compete in showmanship and complete a record book in order to be in the Livestock Sale. Signs must be up by 10:00 am on Monday. All small animal exhibitors must attend the small animal meeting. Best of Breed will be chosen from each Breed Class. The winner will come back for top Best of Show. Ribbons will be given to each Best of Breed with trophy.

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CLASS NO. 1. Senior Buck (6 months & over) 2. Senior Doe (6 months & over) 3. Junior Buck (3-6 months) 4. Junior Doe (3-6 months) 5. Doe and Litter DIVISION J-CALIFORNIAN DIVISION K-SATINS DIVISION L-NEW ZEALAND DIVISION M-CINNAMON DIVISION N-ANY OTHER 6 CLASS BREED DIVISION O-MIXED BREEDS CLASS NO. 1. Senior Buck (8 months & over) 2. Senior Doe (8 months & over) 3. Buck (6-8 months) 4. Doe (6-8 months) 5. Junior Buck (3-6 months) 6. Junior Doe (3-6 months) 7. Doe and Litter 8. Pre-Junior (2-3 months) Best of Show....................................................................Trophy DIVISION P-TYKES AND TODDLERS Must register for a cage, there is no charge.

Senior (age 15-19 yrs).......................................................Award Premiums paid by Small Animal Assoc. Premiums: A-$3.00, B-$2.00, C-$1.00

DIVISION S-POSTER To encourage youth to develop research and organizational skill and learn to design an informational poster. Make a poster telling about the rabbit industry. You cannot use copyrighted materials. The poster will be judged on originality, how well it holds attention, educational value, story content, accuracy and overall appearance. To be turned in to the superintendent by 10:00 am Monday. Poster must be 28”x22”. CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs) 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs) 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs) DIVISION T-DEMONSTRATIONS Rabbit demonstrations are to encourage youth to develop skills in public speaking and research on a subject in the small animal field, with skills to organize and present the information to educate the public. Demonstrations shall be a minimum of 3 minutes long up to 5 minutes in duration. CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs) 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs) 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs)

CLASS NO. 1. Tykes and Toddlers..........................................................Ribbon DIVISION Q-FITTING AND SHOWING CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs)...........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs).....................................................Award DIVISION R-RECORD BOOKS CLASS NO. 1. Junior (age 6-9 yrs)...........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (age 10-14 yrs).............................................Award

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DIVISION U-OUTSTANDING EXHIBITOR An outstanding Rabbit Exhibitor will be named on their performance in the following: 1. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Showmanship Record Book Posters Demonstrations

CLASS NO. 1. Outstanding Exhibitor......................................................Trophy Points will be awarded in each contest as follows: 1st place = 1 point 5th place = 5 points 2nd place = 2 points 6th place = 6 points 3rd place = 3 points 7th place = 7 points 4th place = 4 points 8th place = 8 points If the exhibitor did not place in their respective class they will receive 9 points. If they did not participate in a category, they will be given 25 points. The exhibitor with the lowest point total score will be named the OVERALL RABBIT EXHIBITOR. Awards to be provided by the Osceola County Small Animal Association. DIVISION V-COSTUME 1. 2.

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DEPARTMENT 30 – DIVISION 2 MARKET RABBITS

Pen of 3 meeting requirements to sell at the livestock auction (not over 70 days, 3 to 5 pounds). Must be tattooed by Osceola Small Animal Association). Must have completed record book to sell and show. 2. The singer fryer project must consist of one (1) single market rabbit, which must be from the pen of three (3) (not over 70 days and weigh 3-5 pounds). Must be tattooed by Osceola Small Animal Association. 3. The roaster class project must be under 6 months of age. Minimum weight is over 5 pounds. Rabbits must be of one of the following recognized commercial meat type breeds or a crossbred roaster from two of the following breeds: American Chinchilla Cinnamon American Sable Crème d’ Argent Argent Brun Florida White Californian Havana Champagned’ Argent New Zeeland Palomino Rex Satin Silver Marten All roaster rabbits will be tattooed at the designated tattoo clini for market roasters for the fair. They may be purchased from a breeder or self-raised and finished on the youth’s premises prior to the desigated tattoo clinic date for the current fair year. 4. Member may sell only one (1) market rabbit project. 5. All Market rabbits must be tattooed. The County offers a rabbit

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DEPARTMENT 31 - DIVISION 1 BREEDING SHEEP

tattoo clinic. If this cannot be attended, please contact the County Extension office for further information.

Animals must be free of soremouth and footrot or contagious diseases.

DIVISION A-MARKET RABBIT CLASS NO. 1. Pen of 3 Market Rabbits (same litter) 2. Single Fryer 3. Roaster (over 5 pounds & under 6 months) Grand Champion Market Pen..........................................Trophy Reserve Champion Market Pen.......................................Trophy Grand Champion Single Fryer.........................................Trophy Reserve Champion Single Fryer......................................Trophy

DEPARTMENT 30 - DIVISION 3 CAVIES Must bring own cages

DIVISION A-ABYSSlNIAN DIVISION B-ABYSSINIAN SATIN DIVISION C-AMERICAN DIVISION D-AMERICAN SATIN DIVISION E-PERUVIAN DIVISION F-PERUVIAN SATIN DIVISION G-SILKIE DIVISION H-SILKIE SATIN DIVISION I-TEDDY DIVISION J-TEDDY SATIN DIVISION K-WHITE CRESTED DIVISION L-ANY OTHER CLASS NO. 1. Senior Boar - over 32 oz. 2. Senior Sow - over 32 oz. 3. Intermediate Boar - up to 6 months 22-32 oz. 4. Intermediate Sow - up to 6 months 22-32 oz. 5. Junior Boar - 4 months & under 12-22 oz. 6. Junior Sow - 4 months & under 12-22 oz. Best in Show....................................................................Ribbon DIVISION M-SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs)...........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs).....................................................Award

DEPARTMENT 30 - DIVISION 4 POCKET PETS Must provide own cage

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

See general & special rules and health requirements. Exhibitor may not show more than 2 animals in any one class except for group classes. All fleeces must be grown on sheep owned by member and the sheep must be stated with entry. Market lambs may be ewes or wethers. Entries in the market lamb class cannot be exhibited in breeding classes. Where there is competition all animals must be shown in the ring. See schedule for entry and show times. Show order to follow fairbook. Animals used in Youth Division may NOT BE the same ones used in Open Class. All sheep must be bona fide property of exhibitor at time of entry. All sheep exhibited must meet USDA identification requirements. No muzzles on lambs at any time. No liquid feeding of lambs. The tail can be lifted from the exterior. No icing or slapping of lambs.

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DEPARTMENT 31 - DIVISION 2 MARKET SHEEP

(All Breeds Together) Limited to one entry per exhibitor. All entries in this division must participate in Livestock Auction. 1. 2.

Market lambs must be born after December 1st. Market lambs must weigh a minimum of 90 lbs. at final weighin, in order to sell at livestock auction.

DIVISION A- MARKET SHEEP CLASS NO. 1. Feeder Lamb under 90 lbs. 2. Pen of 2 Market Lambs (Best one shows as Individual) 3. Individual Market Lamb (All animals must sell. Not to compete in another market class/sale) 4. Homegrown Market Lamb...............................................Trophy (Bred, birthed & raised by member) Champion Individual Market Lamb.................................Trophy Reserve Individual Market Lamb....................................Trophy Grand Champion Pen.......................................................Trophy Rate of Gain......................................................................Award DIVISION B-MARKET SHEEP FITTING AND SHOWING Members must fit and show his/ her own animal

CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs)...........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19)...........................................................Award DIVISION C- MARKET SHEEP RECORDS 1. Records must be kept on all market lambs.

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2. 3.

These records must be signed by club leader and Department Superintendent. The records must be submitted by 10:00 Monday to the Barn Superintendent and will be judged in the following divisions:

CLASS NO. 1. Junior (ages 6-9 yrs)..........................................................Award 2. Intermediate (ages 10-14 yrs)...........................................Award 3. Senior (ages 15-19 yrs).....................................................Award DIVISION D-TYKES AND TODDLERS Children shall be under youth age. May use a halter.

CLASS NO. 1. Tykes & Toddlers.............................................................Ribbon

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

DEPARTMENT 32 - DIVISION 1 MARKET SWINE

See Swine health rules at front of book. Swine exhibitors must provide feed troughs. Swine must be in owner’s possession and weighed and tagged in April at the Fairgrounds. See schedule for entry and show times. Swine owners must be present to show and sell their swine. Swine must weigh between 220 lbs - 290 lbs. at final weigh-in to sell at auction. (Swine not meeting this requirement may compete in showmanship). All exhibitors in the Market Hog department must show their project in showmanship class. All swine must have a minimum of 1/2 inch of hair. All swine that do not meet this requirement will be sent home. No oil-based products can be used on the swine during the fair. P.Q.A. is not required for show, but is highly recommended for educational purposes. Each exhibitor may weigh-in only 2 pigs at beginning weigh-in. All swine go to slaughter. All swine not making weight will be put into roaster class (180219 lbs.) or overweight class. They will be judged and can sell, but can not compete for Grand and Reserve Champion classes.

DIVISION A-MARKET SWINE CLASS NO. 1. Individual Market Hog.....................................................Trophy 2. Best Home Grown............................................................Trophy 3. Grand Champion..............................................................Trophy 4. Reserve Grand Champion................................................Trophy DIVISION B-MARKET SWINE SHOWMANSHIP CLASS NO. 1. Junior Division (age 6-9 yrs)............................................Award 2. Intermediate Division (age 10-14 yrs)..............................Award 3. Senior Division (age 15-19 yrs)........................................Award DIVISION C-MARKET SWINE RECORDS 1. Records must have been kept on ALL ANIMALS EXHIBITED in the Youth Department. 2. Records must be signed by club leader and Department Superintendent. 3. Records must be submitted to the Superintendent by 10:00 am on Monday. www.marionfair.com | June 16-22, 2019

CLASS NO. 1. Junior Division (ages 6-9 yrs)...........................................Award 2. Intermediate Division (ages 10-14 yrs).............................Award 3. Senior Division (ages 15-19 yrs)......................................Award

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DEPARTMENT 33 - DIVISION 2 LIVESTOCK SWEEPSTAKE SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST SMALL ANIMAL CONTEST Rabbits, Poultry, Turkeys, Goats, and Cavies The top two winners in the Intermediate and Senior Showmanship Classes of the above animals - will compete. The person accumulating the most points from all judges will be the winner. The winner will not be allowed to compete in the Sweepstakes Contest another year. Four animals of each species will be used. Superintendent will pick animals to be used. Contestants will not use their own animals. The contestants will move from station to station. There will be a time limit at each station. No automatic points will be given. The

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DIVISION A - 1 PLATE OF 1 KIND OF VEGETABLE (3-6 on plate) CLASS NO. DIVISION B - 3 PLATES, 1 KIND OF VEGETABLE ON 1. Small Animal Sweepstakes..............................................Trophy EACH PLATE (3-6 on plate) Rabbits, Poultry, Turkeys, Goats and Cavies DIVISION C - 1 BOX/BASKET OF AT LEAST 8 BUT NOT MORE THAN 12 KINDS OF VEGETABLES (3-6 of each YOUTH EXHIBIT BUILDING variety) Sweepstakes Contest will be held right after small animal shows.

DEPARTMENT 36 – DIVISION 1 HORTICULTURE AND FLORICULTURE

1. 2.

Pre-Registration is required on the designated date and time. Entry blanks must be completely filled out with Department, Division, Section and Class Number and MUST BE LEGIBLE - MUST USE ENTRY FORMS. Limit one (1) entry per class. Articles previously exhibited cannot be exhibited again. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE WORK OF EXHIBITOR. All articles need to be presentable or will result in disqualification of exhibit and/ or exhibitor. These items won’t be exhibited. See schedule for entry time. Exhibit building will open to the public Tuesday 5PM-8PM; Wednesday thru Saturday Noon-8PM. All exhibitors must abide by individual rules in each department. Superintendent has final discretion on any disqualifications.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

CLASS NO. 1. Ages 6-8 2. Ages 9-13

Ages 14-19

Best Youth Hortiulture.............................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 36 - DIVISION 3 AGRONOMY DIVISION A - BALE 1ST CUTTING DIVISION B - BALE 2ND CUTTING DIVISION C - CORN STALKS DIVISION D - CORN (DRY) 1 PINT DIVISION E - WHEAT (DRY) 1 PINT DIVISION F - RYE (DRY) 1 PINT DIVISION G - ANY OTHER GRAIN (DRY) 1 PINT

CLASS NO. 1. Ages 6-8 3. Ages 14-19 2. Ages 9-13 All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor and be from current season’s production. Best Youth Agronomy..............................................................Ribbon Exhibitors must furnish containers.

DEPARTMENT - FLOWERING GARDENING

DIVISION A - CUT FLOWERS· ANNUAL FLOWERS 1 Flower Plus Foliage DIVISION B - CUT FLOWERS - ANNUAL FLOWERS 3-6 Flowers Plus Foliage DIVISION C - CUT FLOWERS - PERENNIAL FLOWERS 3-6 Flowers Plus Foliage DIVISION D – ARRANGEMENTS - FRESH FLOWERS Only 3 Varieties DIVISION E – ARRANGEMENTS – DRIED Arrangements, Flowers, Weeds, Etc. 6 Varieties DIVISION F - INDOOR GARDENING Foliage Houseplants DIVISION G - INDOOR GARDENING Hanging Planter DIVISION H - INDOOR GARDENING Dish Garden or Terrarium DIVISION J - INDOOR GARDENING - HERBS DIVISION K - INDOOR GARDENING - TOPIARY CLASS NO. 1. Ages 6-8 2. Ages 9-13

Ages 14-19

Best Youth Floriculture............................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 36 - DIVISION 2 VEGETABLE GARDENING

The member must grow all vegetables exhibited. Food must be displayed on styrofoam/plastic plates in reclosable bags.

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DEPARTMENT 36 - DIVISION 4 HOME ECONOMICS

1. 2. 3. 4.

Food must be on Styrofoam plates in reclosable bags ready for display when brought in. Bread should be baked in individual pans. Part of product can be taken home after judging, except for cookies and numbered entries. Complete recipe card MUST be attached to the exhibit.

DIVISION A - YEAST BREADS DIVISION B - QUICK BREADS DIVISION C - MUFFINS OR BISCUITS (3 for entry) DIVISION D - COOKIES (ROLLED) (3 for entry) DIVISION E - COOKIES (DROPPED) (3 for entry) DIVISION F - COOKIES (FROSTED) (3 for entry) DIVISION G - BROWNIES OR BAR COOKIES (3 for entry) DIVISION H - CUPCAKES DECORATED (3 for entry) DIVISION I - CAKE DIVISION J - CAKE DECORATED DIVISION K - PIES DOUBLE CRUST DIVISION L - CANDY (3 for entry) CLASS NO. 1. Ages 6-8 2. Ages 9-13

Ages 14-19

Best Youth Food Home Economics.........................................Ribbon www.marionfair.com | June 16-22, 2019

DEPARTMENT 36 - DIVISION 5 CANNED GOODS

DIVISION E - PAINTING - OIL DIVISION F - PAINTING - WATER COLOR DIVISION G - PAINTING - ACRYLIC 1. Canned goods must be exhibited in either standard quart or pint DIVISION H - ANY OTHER jars (Mason, Ball or Kerr). Jars must be clear glass. Tops should be new and clean with rings left on. All entries MUST be sealed. CLASS NO. 3. Ages 14-19 2. Conserves, jams and jellies should be exhibited in standard jelly 1. Ages 6-8 2. Ages 9-13 glass with metal tops. Do not use fancy papers or ribbons. Best Youth Fine Arts................................................................Ribbon DIVISION A - CANNED FRUIT DIVISION B - CANNED VEGETABLES DEPARTMENT 36 - DIVISION 8 DIVISION C - CANNED JAMS OR JELLIES PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION D - CANNED PICKLES DIVISION A - ANIMALS DIVISION E - CANNED SAUCES DIVISION B - PEOPLE DIVISION F - CANNED MEATS DIVISION C - LANDSCAPE DIVISION G - CANNED JUICES DIVISION D - FLOWERS CLASS NO. DIVISION E - PHOTOGRAPHY COLLAGE 1. Ages 6-8 3. Ages 14-19 DIVISION F - ANY OTHER (display on 3x5 or 4x6 snapshots) 2. Ages 9-13 CLASS NO. Best Youth Canned Good.........................................................Ribbon 1. Ages 6-8 3. Ages 14-19 2. Ages 9-13

DEPARTMENT 36 - DIVISION 6 NEEDLEWORK Must be originals

DIVISION A - CROCHETING DIVISION B - KNITTING DIVISION C - EMBROIDERING DIVISION D - QUILTING DIVISION E - CROSS STITCH DIVISION F - CREWEL NEEDLEPOINT DIVISION G - PLASTIC CANVAS DIVISION H - LATCH HOOK DIVISION I - WOVEN, BRAIDED DIVISION J - WEARABLE ART CLOTHING DIVISION K - SEWING, SPORTS CLOTHES DIVISION L - SEWING SLEEPWEAR DIVISION M - SEWING, CREATIVE (Household items, pillows) DIVISION N - SEWING, DOLLS DIVISION O - ANY OTHER NEEDLEWORK CLASS NO. 1. Ages 6-8 2. Ages 9-13

Ages 14-19

Best Youth Needlework...........................................................Ribbon

1. 2.

DEPARTMENT 36 - DIVISION 7 FINE ARTS

All articles in this division must be framed and ready to hang with wire that is attached firmly to the frame. No saw tooth hooks will be allowed, disqualification will take place. Painted on objects and photo albums entry under hobbycraft.

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Best Youth Photography..........................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 36 - DIVISION 9 WOODWORKING

DIVISION A - BIRD HOUSE

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DIVISION B - BIRD FEEDER DIVISION C - CUTTING BOARD DIVISION D - DOLL HOUSE DIVISION E - FURNITURE DIVISION F - ANY OTHER CLASS NO. 1. Ages 6-8 2. Ages 9-13

CLASS NO. 1. Ages 6-8 2. Ages 9-13

Ages 14-19

Best Youth Collection..............................................................Ribbon Ages 14-19

Best Youth Woodworking........................................................Ribbon

DEPARTMENT 37 - DIVISION 0 CRAFTS/HOBBIES Must be originals

DEPARTMENT 37 - DIVISION 2 CREATIVE WRITING

All exhibits MUST be in a book or mounted on poster board. DIVISION A - POEMS DIVISION B - SHORT STORY FEWER THAN 300 WORDS DIVISION C - LONG STORY OVER 300 WORDS DIVISION D - STORY WITH ILLUSTRATIONS DIVISION E - JOURNAL DIVISION F - NEWS WRITING DIVISION G - BOOK OF POEMS DIVISION H - ESSAY 200 WORDS MAX DIVISION I - ANY OTHER Learning objective: For the exhibitor to create and express with proper grammar and composition when presenting poems, stories and illustrations.

DIVISION A - CERAMICS DIVISION B - HOLIDAY CRAFTS DIVISION C - MACRAME DIVISION D - DECORATIVE PICTURE (Collage, String Art, Etc.) DIVISION E - BEADWORK DIVISION F - JEWELRY DIVISION G - CRAFT STICK PROJECTS DIVISION H - BASKETS CLASS NO. DIVISION I - FELT PROJECTS 1. Ages 6-8 3. Ages 14-19 DIVISION J â&#x20AC;&#x201C; STAMPING/EMBOSSING 2. Ages 9-13 DIVISION K - SCRAPBOOKING DIVISION L - FOAM PROJECTS Best Youth Creative Writing....................................................Ribbon DIVISION M - NATURE PROJECTS DIVISION N - BIBLE SCHOOL PROJECT DEPARTMENT 37 - DIVISION 3 DIVISION O - CANDLES SCIENCE PROJECTS DIVISION P - WEARABLE ART CLOTHING NOTEBOOKS AND/OR POSTERS DIVISION Q - PAINTED ON OBJECT Limit 1 Entry Per Class DIVISION R - RECYCLING PROJECT DIVISION S - ANY OTHER DIVISION A - BEEF Learning objective: For exhibitor to learn skills in working with DIVISION B - DAIRY many different materials to create a quality project for display. DIVISION C - GOAT CLASS NO. DIVISION D - HORSE 1. Ages 6-8 3. Ages 14-19 DIVISION E - POULTRY 2. Ages 9-13 DIVISION F - RABBIT Best Youth Craft/Hobbies........................................................Ribbon DIVISION G - SHEEP DIVISION H - SWINE DEPARTMENT 37 - DIVISION 1 DIVISION I - PLANT COLLECTIONS DIVISION J - RECYCLING PROJECT 10 per entry. Must be on cardboard and covered. Secure all items. DIVISION K - ANY OTHER DIVISION A - FIGURINE CLASS NO. DIVISION B - GREETING CARDS 1. Ages 6-8 DIVISION C - SPORTS CARDS 2. Ages 9-13 DIVISION D - DOLLS 3. Ages 14-19 DIVISION E - STUFFED ANIMALS DIVISION F - ERASERS Best Youth Science Project......................................................Ribbon DIVISION G - KEYS DIVISION H - INK PENS DEPARTMENT 37 - DIVISION 4 DIVISION I - PENCILS YOUTH EXHIBITS DIVISION J - STICKERS DIVISION A - BEST BOYS EXHIBIT DIVISION K - BRACELETS DIVISION L - ANY OTHER DIVISION B - BEST GIRLS EXHIBIT

MARION FAIR 2019

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The Family Fun Fair June 16-22, 2019

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2019 TROPHY SPONSORS • THANK YOU Pedal Pull - 9 each............................................................................... Ina Store

HORSE PULL

1st Place- Heavy Weight (2 each)........................Member’s First Credit Untion Best Dressed Team (2 each).......................................................Horseshoe Bar Best Teamster (2 each)...................................Marion Lumber/Midwest Timber

BEEF

Grand Champion Market Beef......................................... McNallys Party Store Res Champion Market Beef......................................Burkholder Funeral Home Grand Champion Breeding Stock Beef............................ McNallys Party Store Best Home Grown...............................................................Ronnies Lunch Box

DAIRY BEEF

Grand Champion......................................................................... McBain Grain Res Champion Dairy Beef.........................................Burkholder Funeral Home Jr. Dairy Beef Grand Champion................................Burkholder Funeral Home

DAIRY

Grand Sr. Champion Female........................................... McNallys Party Store Reserve Sr. Champion Female.............................................McBain Pharmacy Grand Jr Champion..................................................................... McBain Grain Res Jr Champion Female...................................... McBain Family Chiropractic Grand Champion Female...................................................... McBain Hardward Res Champion Female....................................................................LC Supplies Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor......................................... Morval Lalone Trucking

TURKEY’S

Grand Champion Market Turkey..............................McBain Building Products Reserve Champion Market Turkey....................................................Judy Mohr Grand Champion Turkey...........................................Marion Arbor of Gleanors Res Champion Turkey.......................................................................Judy Mohr

POULTRY

Pen of 3 Mkt Broilers.............................................Schepers Insurance Agency Res Champion Mkt Broilers.....................................Marc & Shelley Ydenberg Single Mkt Broiler...................................... Grindstone Farms- Carla Crawford Res Champion Broiler...............................................Marc & Shelley Ydenberg Grand Champion Bird...............................................Marion Arbor of Gleanors Res Champion Bird...........................................Crossroads Business Services Grand Champion Cornish............................................Sheriff James Crawford Res Champion Cornish.....................................................Maplecrest Rabbitry

RABBITS

Grand Champion Pen of 3 Mkt Rabbits................ Swick’s Custom Butchering Res Champion pen of 3 Mkt Rabbits.....................Schepers Insurance Agency

Grand Champion Single Fryer................................................Friends Minstery Res Champion Single Fryer....................................................Friends Minstery Grand Champion Best of Show..............................................Marion Chamber Res Best of Show....................................................................Marion Chamber

GOATS

Grand Champion Mkt................................ Grindstone Farms- Carla Crawford Res Champion Mkt...............................................................Wood Stieg Farms Best Home Grown............................................................................. JRJ Ranch Breeding stock Supreme Grand..........................................Ken Pollaski Family Breeding stock Supreme Res................................................Wood Stieg Farms

SHEEP

Grand Champion Mkt................................................................ Chemical Bank Res Champion Mkt......................................................................Frankie Septic

SWINE

Grand Champion Mkt.........................................................Teasers Hair Studio Res Champion Mkt.................................................................Marion Chamber Home Grown...........................................................................Marion Chamber Sweepstakes Large and Small Animal

TRACTOR PULLS

Garden Tractor 1st Place 850 lbs................................................................................ Burnips Equipment 950 lbs..............................................................................................Cargill Salt 1050 lbs.........................................................................Boonstra Construction 1250 lbs.....................................................................................................Ebels 2nd Place 850 lbs....................................................................................... Lum Hughston 950 lbs...........................................................................Boonstra Construction 1050 lbs.....................................................................................................Ebels 1250 lbs............................................................................Eisenga Potato Farm Farm Stock 2500 lbs............................................................................Eisenga Potato Farm 3000 lbs.............................................................................. Burnips Equipment 4000 lbs............................................................................Eisenga Potato Farm 5000 lbs.........................................................................Boonstra Construction 6000 lbs.....................................................................................................Ebels 7000 lbs............................................................................Eisenga Potato Farm 9000 lbs..................................................................................... Lum Hughston 11, 000 lbs.....................................................................Boonstra Construction 12,000 lbs.........................................................................................Cargill Salt 13,000 lbs.........................................................................Eisenga Potato Farm

2019 MARKET SALE BUYERS • THANK YOU Anderson Agency Bandeen Orthodonics* Bode Construction* Boyd Farms* C&C Engraving Christie’s Potting Shed* Classic Chevrolet

Country Creek Labradors* Ebels* End Road Farm* Grandma Judy Great Lakes Property & Construction* Greenstone Farm Credit Service*

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*Denotes more than one sale

Horseshoe Bar

LCM Surveying*

Ina Store*

Les Gemmen Farms*

Janet, Jane, Lydia Flemming*

M-115 Party Store

Jerry Lindquist*

Marion Lumber*

Jim Lambert

Marion VFW

Joshwa Salisbury*

McBain Grain/Hubbard Feed*

L&J Market*

Morgan’s Composting*

Pete’s Contracting Pollington Machine* Ray Franz* Swick’s Custom Butchering Valuland* Wayne Eversole* Welch Buildings LLC/Pete’s Contracting*

MARION FAIR 2019

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JUNE 17-22, 2019

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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MARION FAIR 2019

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