Midland County Fair Book 2021

August 15 - August 21, 2021

83rd Annual

6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI

(989) 835-7901 • FaX (989) 835-2336

WWW.MIDLANDFAIR.COM

Table of Contents

2021 Judging Schedule Midland County Fair Directors & Committees Open Class Superintendents & Jr. Fairboard Special Awards Sponsors Camping Information, Admissions & Fees Rules, Regulations, Exhibits Released & Protests Premium Scale for Horses, Ponies, Beef, Dairy & Sheep, Contest Speed Bred & Owned Beef Show

Open Class Departments

Department 1 Department 3 Department 5 Department 7 Department 11 Department 13 Department 15 Department 40 Department 41 Department 42 Department 43 Department 44 Department 45 Department 46 Department 47 Department 48

Dairy Beef Sheep Goats Poultry, Waterfowl, Pigeons, Eggs Rabbits, Cavies Horses & Ponies Needlework Foods (Culinary Arts) Fine Arts (Painting & Drawing) Folk Arts (Crafts & Hobbies) Photography Antiques Agriculture (Crops, Hay, Grains, Honey, Maple Syrup) Floriculture Horticulture

Page 5, 6 Page 7, 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11, 12 Page 12, 13 Page 15 Page 88, 89

Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 24, 25, 26 Page 28, 29 Page 30, 31 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35, 36 Page 36

Youth Departments Department 2 Department 4 Department 6 Department 8 Department 10 Department 12 Department 14 Department 16 Department 22 Department 39 Department 60 Department 61 Department 62 Department 63 Department 64 Department 66 Department 67 Department 68 Department 69 Department 70 Department 72

Department 73

Page 38 Dairy Page 39 Beef Page 40 Sheep Page 41 Goats Page 42 Swine Page 43 Poultry, Waterfowl, Pigeons, Eggs Page 44 Rabbits, Cavies Page 45, 46 Horses & Ponies Page 47 Dogs & Cats Page 48 Miscellaneous Livestock Projects (Herdsmanship, Overall Showmanship, Animal Science) Page 49, 50 Needlework Page 51, 52 Foods (Culinary Arts) Page 53 Fine Arts (Music, Drawing, Painting, Writing, 3D Fine Arts) Page 54, 55 Folk Arts (Crafts, Hobbies, Woodworking, Leathercraft, Ceramics) Page 56 Photography Page 57 Agriculture (Grains, Crops, Crop Science, Beekeeping, Maple Syrup) Page 58, 59 Floriculture Page 60 Horticulture Page 61 Sciences (Electrical, Computer, Aerospace & Aviation, Rocketry, Life Science, Astronomy, Other Science Related Projects) Page 62 Natural Resources (Basic Environmental Conservation & Air, Basic Conservation, Rocks & Minerals, Entomology) Page 63, 64, 65 Educational (Gun Safety, Archery, Taxidermy, Safety Explorer, Emergency Preparedness, Challenge, Sports, Social Recreation, Management, Self-Determined Projects, Passport to Understanding, Group Exhibits, Community Services Projects, Engines) Page 65, 66 Demonstrations (Performing Arts, Clowning, Team & Individual Demonstrations, Teen Leadership, Achievement Booth) Page 68 Youth Rules & Information All Forms Can Be Found On Pages 69 through 93

2021 Daily Judging Schedule

Saturday, August 14

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Buymanship Ceramics Crafts Creative Clothing Collections Crocheting Fleece Articles Group Exhibits Home Arts Home Design Taxidermy

Senior Clothing Junior Clothing Intermediate Clothing Knitting Memory Pages Needlework Open Pioneer Crafts Photography Youth Pioneer Crafts

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, August 15

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Computer Science Leathercraft Creative Writing Miscellaneous Science Projects Cultural Arts Posters & Leisure Education Dog Notebooks Veterinary Science Projects Entomology & Conservation, Gun Safety & Archery Food & Nutrition Woodworking Horticulture & Agriculture

12 Noon to 2 p.m.

Youth Beekeeping, Youth Maple Syrup and Nature’s Best Dogs - Building 22 Open Foods

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E.R. SIMONS CO. Div. of Ittner Bean & Grain, Inc.

P.O. Box 503 • 108 E. Railway Coleman, MI 48618 989-465-1581 SERVING YOUR AGRICULTURAL NEEDS FROM PLANTING THROUGH MARKETING

NOW SELLING KALMBACH FEEDS!

JASON JENKINS Manager

www.ittnerbg.com

1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

Monday, August 16 Youth Swine Youth & Open Cavies

8:30 a.m.

989. 465.1301

9:00 a.m.

Open Photography Open Needlework Youth & Open Sheep Youth & Open Rabbits Youth Trail Classes Youth Contesting Classes following Youth Trail Classes Youth Hunter over fences following Youth Performance classes followed by open hunter over fences

10:00 a.m.

Open Agriculture & Horticultural Exhibits Open Floriculture

10:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Open Arts & Hobbies Open Antiques

4:00 p.m.

Youth & Open Dairy Cattle

6:00 p.m.

Open Trail Followed by Miniature Horse In-Hand Trail

115 E. Railway • Coleman 48619

Locally owned and family operated since 1972!

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2021 Daily Judging Schedule Continued

Tuesday, August 17

9:00 a.m.

Friday, August 20

9:00 a.m.

Open Draft Horses followed by Miniature Horses, Cat Show, Goat Obstacle Open Ponies & Open Horses (Showmanship & Halter Classes)

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Performing Arts Youth Beef

9:00 a.m.

Youth & Open Poultry & Pigeons

Wednesday, August 18

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Achievement Booth Teen Leadership

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Demonstrations

9:00 a.m.

Youth Horses & Ponies Youth & Open Goats

Open Beef

6:30 p.m.

Small Animal Auction - GLOVER ARENA

Thursday, August 19

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Youth Floriculture, Small Animal Overall (Round Robin)

9:00 a.m.

Open Horses: Equitation & Horses Under Equipment Except Driving

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Youth Clowning - INSIDE FAIR CENTER Style Show - 12:30

p.m., INSIDE FAIR CENTER 5:00 p.m.

Driving Classes - Light Horse, Miniature, Draft & Pony Large Animal Auction 5:30

p.m., GLOVER ARENA

1:00 p.m.

Overall Large Animal Showmanship

6:00 p.m.

Open Contest Speed Events Horse & Pony

Saturday, August 21

8:00 p.m.

All Open Animals, Youth Dairy, Breeding, Second Half of Market Pens, Horses & Ponies Released

Sunday, August 22

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

Exhibit Building Released All Market Animals Released (Small & Large)

2021 Fair entries (open & youth) will be accepted Thursday, June 3 at the fair office.

Beginning on July 6, 2021 youth and youth to open entries will only be taken at the youth exhibit office at the fairgrounds.

Deadline for all fair entries is July 25 regardless of the day of the week it falls on. Please enter early.

The Fairboard supports the humane and ethical treatment of animals and follows the guidelines and practices of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Fairs and Exhibitions program.

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Midland County Fair Board 2021 Executive Board President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Wegner First Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Murray Second Vice President. . . . . . . . . Jeff Cain

Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tammi Myers-Greene Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxanne Wheeler Assistant Treasurer. . . . . . . . Nic Hall

Board of Directors Member Term Expires Don Anger 2021 Kelly Gray 2021 Tammi Myers -Greene 2021 Roxanne Wheeler 2021 Dawn Zaske 2021 Jeff Cain 2022 Ryan Garrett 2022 Manager Tricia Steele

Member Nic Hall Pam Kastl Margaret Wegner Karen Bonham Helena Hickerson Jason Murray Margaret Potter Phil Stern

Term Expires 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023

Back Row: Margaret Potter, Tammi Myers-Greene, Kelly Gray, Nic Hall, Phil Stern, Jeff Cain Front Row: Helena Hickerson, Roxanne Wheeler, Margaret Wegner, Pam Kastl, Don Anger Not Pictured: Karen Bonham, Ryan Garrett, Jason Murray, Dawn Zaske

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2021 Fairboard Committees

Youth Exhibit Committee

Helena Hickerson, Chairperson Don Anger Karen Bonham Jeff Cain Ryan Garrett Kelly Gray Pam Kastl

Jason Murray Tammi Myers-Greene Margaret Potter Phil Stern Roxanne Wheeler Dawn Zaske

Personnel Committee Nic Hall, Chairperson Don Anger Karen Bonham Jeff Cain Ryan Garrett Helena Hickerson Pam Kastl

Jason Murray Margaret Potter Phil Stern Roxanne Wheeler

Open Exhibit Committee

Tammi Myers-Greene, Chairperson Don Anger Karen Bonham Jeff Cain Helena Hickerson

Jason Murray Margaret Potter Phil Stern Roxanne Wheeler Dawn Zaske

Finance Committee

Karen Bonham, Chairperson Nic Hall Pam Kastl Jason Murray

Tammi Myers-Greene Roxanne Wheeler Dawn Zaske

Camping & Security Committee

Roxanne Wheeler, Chairperson Nic Hall Helena Hickerson

Pam Kastl Margaret Potter Dawn Zaske

Parking, Traffic & Safety Committee Jason Murray, Chairperson Karen Bonham Jeff Cain Ryan Garrett Kelly Gray

Nic Hall Helena Hickerson Pam Kastl Tammi Myers-Greene Dawn Zaske

Entertainment Committee

Pam Kastl Don Anger, Chairperson Jason Murray Karen Bonham Tammi Myers-Greene Jeff Cain Margaret Potter Ryan Garrett Phil Stern Kelly Gray Nic Hall **** the President and Manager are members of all committees

The Midland Fair Board is committed to delivering an annual county fair for our youth and our community.

The Midland Fair has worked with state and local agencies, including our local health department, to implement guidelines moving forward. By participating in or entering the facility for any event or purpose, you acknowledge and understand that your participation may pose some unavoidable risks to you, your child and your family due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Midland Fair Board reserves the right to modify the 2021 annual fair in any way necessary to ensure compliance with state and local requirements.

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Open Class Superintendents 2021 Phil Stern, Ass’t. Taylor Stern Beef Ike Zaske Dairy Lynn Murray, Ass’t. Carole Murray Sheep Karen Bonham Horses & Ponies Margaret Wegner (Stalling Superintendent) All Horses & Ponies Krista Hickerson Goats Emily Ciaravino Poultry & Pigeons Margaret Potter, Ass’t. Helena Hickerson Rabbits Helena Hickerson Cavies Karol & Rod Miller Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture Cindy & Greg Asakevich Antiques Karol & Rod Miller Arts & Hobbies, Home Economics, Needlecraft, Photography Sue Honaman Free Entertainment Dawn Zaske, Ass’t. Amber Zaske Agricultural Education Buildin1

Midland County Junior Fairboard 2021 President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claytyn Wishowski Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jayci Cain Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . Alison Hardy Member Julia Sanderson Jayci Cain Claytyn Wishowski Taylor Stern Alison Hardy Gracie McLane Grant McLane

Term Expires 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022

Member Matt Smith Addison Hill Maddy Ankoviak Alexis Hoover Lauryn Wishowski Cole Johnston Andrew Johnston Katie Allen

Term Expires 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023

Advisors: Margaret Wegner, Nic Hall

Back Row: Maddy Ankoviak, Taylor Stern, Katie Allen, Cole Johnston, Grant McLane.

Front Row: Margaret Wegner, Alison Hardy, Addison Hill, Matt Smith, Lauryn Wishowski.

Not pictured; Jayci Cain, Alexis Hoover, Andrew Johnston, Gracie McLane, Julia Sanderson, Clayton Wishowski.

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Special Awards Sponsors The Midland County Fair recognizes and thanks the following for sponsoring trophies, blankets and special awards.

4 Star Farms

Helena Hickerson

Todd Myers Family

4-H Extension

Home Builders Assoc. of Midland

Sassarosa Farm

4-H Horse Leaders of Midland County

Ittner Bean & Grain, Inc.

Sattlers Hats & Leathers

4-H Small Animal Leaders of Midland County

Pat & Pam Kastl

Sleep Inn

Ken & Roxana Baechle

Kiwanis Club of Midland

Sleeping Acres Stables

Burkhart-Presidio Insurance

Mike & Ann Kuflewski

Sova Excavating & Trucking

Steve & Karen Bonham

Jonathan Laundra

Duane & Gwen Stanford

Boulder Clay Farm

Donna Letts

Sundown Shelties

Larry & Margaret Breasbois

Lions Gate Farm

Kathy Swarthout

Carroll Creek Kennels

Greg Matthews Family

TCF Bank

Centre Lodge #273 F&AM

Midland Antique Engine Club

TNT Dog Training

Christiansen Family

Midland County Fair Board

Tri-County Horse Assoc.

Cozat Packing Company

Midland County Farm Bureau

Jim & Sue Valliere

Greg Crawford

Midland County Fire Chiefs Assoc.

Margaret Wegner

Drake View Dental

Midland Exchange Club

Wentz Family

Diane Finelli

Midland Kennel Club

Roxanne Wheeler

Floyd Arbor Gleanors

Monarch Farms

Dawn Zaske

Freeman Family

Cheri Murray/ Scott Dexter

Studley Grange

Jason & Jenny Murray

Gerry Gray Family

Lynn & Carole Murray

Kelly & Juli Gray

Myron & Tammi Greene

Ted Hall Family

National Barrel Horse Association

Jodi Harbron

Angie Myers

Youth Department The Fair reserves the right to pro-rate premiums if funding is not received from the state of Michigan or if fair receipts are insufficient to pay expenses.

Additional Youth Department Rules & Regulations for non 4-H Youth are Available at the Fair Office.

Beef Dairy Goats Sheep Swine Horses & Ponies Dogs Cats Poultry & Pigeons Rabbits Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture Exhibit Building Youth Exhibit Office Cavies

Phil Stern, Ass’t. Taylor Stern Ike Zaske Krista Hickerson Jason Murray; Ass’t. Carole Murray Margaret Wegner; Ass’t Jeff Cain Roxanne Wheeler Jane Avery MaryJo Stark Emily Ciaravino Margaret Potter; Ass’t Helena Hickerson Karen Gray Karen Gray Margaret Wegner Helena Hickerson

Admissions & Fees

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Fair officially opens Sunday at Noon This is an Agricultural Fair. There is not a gate charge. You can support your fair by purchasing a membership at the fair office.

Memberships are not sold at the gate.

Automobile Parking $5.00 Automobile Parking (per week) $15.00 Permit for Golf Cart\ORV $25.00

Membership Permit for delivery truck (6 days) Camping Fee (fair week)

$16.00 $15.00 $100.00

Attention Fair Exhibitor

If you wish to pre-register last year’s campsite, you must do so by or before March 1, 2021 regardless of the day it falls on.

A pre-registration letter will be sent to you in February.

All remaining lots will be sold by a lottery system at 9:00 a.m. June 2, 2021 at the Fair Office. Entry into the lottery drawing must be by or before May 28, 2021 regardless of the day it falls on. The fair office is closed on Saturday & Sunday, with the exception of fair week.

Due to increased traffic, space and safety problems in the Exhibit and Show Areas, the following rules have been adopted by the Fair Board. No motorcycles, skateboards,bicycles, push scooters or roller blades are allowed on the grounds.

No vehicles in buildings. No smoking or vaping in buildings.

Five (5) Miles An Hour Speed Limit On Grounds

Only ONE vehicle will be allowed per camping site to park in the respective designed lots A, B and C. Campsites 2 thru 293 and lots 415 to 427 will park in Lot C located East of the campgrounds off of the Eastman entrance road. Lots 294 thru 414 must park in Parking Lot A, north of Mt. Haley Drive and West of the Livestock barn (See restricted area map). You may enter the campground area with a designated camping hanger for no more than 20 minutes. All parking rules are in effect Saturday of fair at 8:00 am.

HORSE & LIVESTOCK TRAILERS that are not returned to the farm must be parked in designated areas which will be identified off of Airport entrance and fence line.

If not camping, or if using a different vehicle to make delivery of feed, supplies, etc., you may purchase an Exhibitor pass FROM OFFICE. You must show an Exhibitor Pass to enter the barn and/or Exhibit Area. You must leave immediately after deliveries and stay no longer than 20 minutes in total time.

ANY UNATTENDED VEHICLES OR UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED AWAY. Briefly, this means if you wish to enter the Exhibit/Camper Area, you must have a Camper Pass or Exhibitor pass.

ANY vehicle without a Camper Pass attached in the Exhibit/Camping area WILL BE TOWED AWAY.

HABITUAL OFFENDERS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THIS FAIR

Also available is a Weekly Vehicle Pass for the week. This allows you to park in regular parking areas.

No trailers, tents, or other camping vehicles will be allowed on campsites until 6 a.m. Thursday preceding fair except for authorized personnel.

Consistent with the National Fire Protection Agency code, it is recommended that you place your camper hitch towards the road.

This will help with access in the event of an emergency.

CAMPERS CANNOT PLUG INTO ELECTRICITY OR OCCUPY THEIR LOTS UNTIL 8:00 A.M. SATURDAY PRECEDING FAIR. THOSE PLUGGING INTO ELECTRICITY EARLY WILL BE UNPLUGGED. Do not zip tie or tape your electrical cord to the receptacle until 8:00 a.m. on the Saturday prior to fair. Midland County Fair reserves the right to move your electrical connection if deemed necessary. You will be notified of such action. NO WATER HOOK-UPS TO CAMPERS ALLOWED. MAY FILL TANKS, THEN DISCONNECT. Campers should use an approved fresh water hose when connecting to the water source.

PRE-REGISTERED CAMPSITES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. A camp lot may not be sublet. This means you may not let your child, parent or any other relative or friend occupy the lot in your place. The person whose name is on the campsite must be camped there during the week of fair. If they do not, the lot is not renewable. Each person is only allowed to purchase one lot.

CAMPERS OR EXHIBITORS MAY NOT DISPLAY ITEMS FOR SALE.

PLEASE NOTE!!!!!

THE MIDLAND COUNTY FAIR, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN CASE OF INJURY TO EXHIBITORS, CONCESSIONAIRES, OR THE PUBLIC ON THE GROUNDS OR IN THE BUILDINGS FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER WHILE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE MIDLAND COUNTY FAIR. EVERY POSSIBLE PROTECTION AND COURTESY WILL BE EXTENDED TO ALL AT THE MIDLAND COUNTY FAIR, BUT THE MIDLAND COUNTY FAIR BOARD/MIDLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF EXHIBITS, ANIMALS OR EQUIPMENT IN CASE OF FIRE, THEFT OR LOSS FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE. NO PERSON SHALL BE PERMITTED TO MAKE SOLICITATIONS OF ANY NATURE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS EXCEPT ON CONTRACTED CONCESSION OR COMMERCIAL RENTED SPACE. NO PERSON WILL BE PERMITTED TO POST OR DISPLAY SIGNS, DISTRIBUTE HANDBILLS OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL OR SELL OR DISTRIBUTE FREE, ANY MERCHANDISE, EXCEPT PERSONS UNDER CONTRACT. NO AUXILIARY MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED EXCEPT THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MIDLAND COUNTY FAIR BOARD. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all buildings and spectator seating areas including grandstand and track seating.

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Golf cart/vehicles may not be driven in restricted area

Golf carts/vehicles violating the parking rules will be impounded or removed from the grounds. No first warning will be given. The penalty for campers who violate automobile rules may be the loss of their campsite.

Golf Cart/VEHICLE RULES Golf cart/vehicle rules are in effect Saturday at 8:00 am and enforceable when the vehicle is unloaded at the fairgrounds. All golf cart/vehicles must be registered at the fair office and purchase a permit at a cost of $25.00 at the fair office. Permit must be visible and displayed on golf cart/vehicle.

All those registering golf cart/vehicles must possess an insurance policy that provides $300,000 liability insurance

coverage for operation of the vehicle on the fairgrounds. The written document of this coverage must be submitted when the vehicle is registered. All golf cart/vehicles must be operated in a safe and orderly manner. Operators of golf cart/vehicles must have a valid driver’s license. The operator may not transport more individuals than the vehicle has manufactured seats for. For example: if it is a quad with seating for one - then only one person may be on the vehicle. If you are hauling a small trailer behind the vehicle it can only be used for feed or equipment, etc.

Not for hauling people. Vehicles may not be driven in restricted areas.

Golf cart/vehicles may only be operated

between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; except for those vehicles operated by authorized personnel or by special permit. Handicap permits are available; when in use after the hours listed above the handicap vehicle may only be used for bath room or essential business and must be occupied by the person who the permit is issued to. No recreational or sightseeing usage allowed. NO WARNINGS WILL BE GIVEN. If any of these rules are broken the vehicle must be removed from the grounds or immobilized. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the grounds and/or loss of campsite.

d e t c i r t s Re Area

Parking Lot B

AGRICULTURAL BLDG

Parking Lot A

Parking Lot C

The restricted area is outlined below.

You may not drive golf cart/vehicles inside the outlined area.

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Exhibitor rules and regulations

Entries in all departments must be made on or before July 25, 2021 regardless of the day of the week it falls on.

No changes will be allowed to departments, sections or classes after close of entries on July 25, 2021.

The fair reserves the right to pro-rate or eliminate premiums if fair receipts are insufficient to pay expenses or as determined by the Fairboard.

Premium checks must be cashed within 90 days - any uncashed and/or purse checks by end of (1) year from issue date will be considered a donation to the Midland County Fair.

The Supt. of each department has the authority to arrange for and assign space to each exhibitor and to maintain order in the department. All stalls, pens and other exhibits shall be kept clean. Failure to do this may necessitate forfeiture of premium. Exhibitors cancelling after July 25 will forfeit stall and entry fees.

The Management of the Midland County Agriculture and Horticulture Society reserve the right to reject any entry for just cause. Preference will be given to Midland County residents. Entries will be eliminated when present facilities are depleted.

When there is no competition in a class, first money will be paid only in case the animal or article is deemed worthy.

Exhibits must be current work and have been done since last year’s fair unless otherwise noted. Collections must be added to annually and must have at least one half of exhibit new. All Crops, Vegetables and Flowers must be raised by exhibitor.

Supreme Champion will not be awarded unless there is a minimum of 5 of the species shown.

Ribbons and/or rosettes will be awarded in all classes, unless otherwise specified. Only judges books will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags are not accepted. All judges decisions are final.

All campers and livestock exhibitors camping on the south side of the grounds - please use the Airport Road gate. If at all possible return your stock trailers and trucks back home during fair.

Exhibit buildings will open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on closing Saturday of the fair.

No excessive noise in the camping area will be allowed after 12 midnight. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the Fairgrounds outside of the immediate camping area.

No person under the age of 18 will be permitted on Fairgrounds after 12 midnight unless under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. There will be no exception to this rule.

Pets/dogs are only allowed in campgrounds. No livestock allowed in campground even if considered a pet (i.e., swine of any kind are to only be housed in swine barn).Absolutely no dogs allowed in barns or buildings with the exception of service dogs.

The Animal Control Officer will be called on anyone violating this rule.

Any animal stalled or penned must be shown in at least one class. Except for Exhibition animals.

No animals allowed in camping or food concession areas.

Exhibitors assume risk of exhibiting livestock and other products.

Every precaution will be taken to insure the safety of exhibitors but in no case will the fairboard be responsible for the loss or injury of an exhibit.

All Horse and Ponies are accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. If you are planning to arrive between 8:00 pm and 12 midnight you must contact the Department Superintendent for check in. Horse and Ponies will NOT be allowed to be unloaded until they are checked in by the Department Superintendent or committee.

Unloading prior to being checked in can result in being excused to leave. When you arrive on the grounds please enter one of two lanes near the main horse arena for check in, please be prepared with contact information and be able to provide proper identification and coggins paperwork submitted with your entry.

Once you have been checked in, you can then stall your horse/ pony.

Exhibitors using fans must use an industrial grade cage fan.

All open class animals must be fed and watered and stall cleaned by 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Exhibitors or individuals wishing to request an addition or change to any department must have the request in writing turned into the Fair Office by January 1, of the current fair year.

Youth rules & regulations booklet containing applicable dates and rules for non 4-H Youth exhibitors are available at the fair office.

Pee Wee Exhibitors must be the required age on show day.

Educational/Demonstration projects open to youth 19 & under and special needs individuals 26 & under as of December 31.

Horse & Pony exhibitors must be at least 18 years of age to show a stallion over one year of age.

Exhibitors are required to comply with all of the statutory and regulatory provisions of the State of Michigan relating to animal health outlined in Public Act 66 of 1998 as amended.

Any exhibitor who is found to be in violation of MDARD tagging requirements for exhibition of dairy, beef, swine, sheep or goats will bear the sole responsibility for any fines assessed

by MDARD. Any exhibitor of a horse or pony that does not have the correct coggins test on file with the fair office will bear the sole responsibility of any fines assessed by MDARD. Protests - All protests shall be in writing and signed. Must be filed with the fair office within ten days from the close of fair. This protest will be sent to the proper committee for investigation and a recommendation. The recommendation is presented to the full fairboard for a decision. The exhibitor will be notified of the decision. The exhibitor has 45 days from the date the protest was filed to file an appeal to the fairboard’s decision with the MDARD. The department has 60 days to investigate the appeal and issue a report of its findings.

Exhibit Release Exhibits in all departments must remain in place until the designated release time. Failure on the part of the exhibitors to conform with this ruling will result in revoking of premiums.

Sick or injured livestock exhibits will be released only by the Department Superintendent prior to the designated time.

Floriculture Exhibits released Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

All open animals, youth breeding animals, dairy, the other half of market pens, market animals not sold in auctions, small animals, horses and ponies will be released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of Fair, except for market hogs which are released Sunday, closing Fair.

Market animals (small and large) will be released Sunday following Fair.

Exhibit building entries will be released Sunday following Fair between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon. Any items left after that time may be picked up Monday after 9:00 a.m. The Fair will not be responsible for any items not picked up.

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Drug testing policy:

The Midland County Fairgrounds reserves the right to conduct drug testing of livestock and equine whenever it considers necessary. Animal may have blood and/or urine samples taken immediately following judging. The exhibitor or parent of the exhibitor of the animal being tested must be present during the collection procedure.

A current negative EIA test (Coggins) is required for any equine species exhibited. A test is current if it was done since July of last year by a licensed accredited veterinarian. A copy of the negative Coggins test for each animal entered must be attached to the fair entry form. If the negative test is not attached to the entry form it will not be accepted. The fair is not responsible if the owner or exhibitor has falsified the records.

All sheep and goats exhibited at the Midland County Fair must bear official USDA identification. Official identification includes USDA metal tags/plastic tags and breed registration tattoos with papers.

All cattle exhibited at the Midland County Fair must have an official RFID ear tag. Animals must not be unloaded into barns without this identification.

All swine exhibited at the Midland County Fair must bear an official USDA metal/plastic identification tag. The Midland Fair swine show and sale are ractopamine free.

A signed Ractopamine-free agreement must be attached to fair entry form.

If animals have a microchip it is the owners responsibility to provide the scanners needed.

Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show. They are not eligible for any other animal class.

Youth and Open exhibitors using fans at fair must use industrial grade caged fan.

Bedding Requirements:

Open and Youth dairy, beef, sheep and goat exhibitors must use either straw or processed shavings. Swine exhibitors must use processed shavings. Superintendents reserve the right to have exhibitors remove improper bedding.

2021 Health Requirements for Livestock exhibited in Michigan can be obtained by downloading them from the Michigan Department of Agriculture website www.michigan.gov/mda-exhibitinfo.

PREMIUM SCALES

THE FAIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PRO-RATE PREMIUMS IF FUNDING IS NOT RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN OR IF FAIR RECEIPTS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO PAY EXPENSES. PREMIUM SCALE FOR DRAFT HORSES, MINIATURE HORSES, LIGHT HORSES AND PONIES

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PREMIUM SCALES

OR IF FAIR RECEIPTS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO PAY EXPENSES. pay expenses or as determined by the Fairboard.

PREMIUM SCALES PREMIUM SCALE FOR BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE

THE FAIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DRAFT PRO-RATE PREMIUMS IF FUNDING IS NOT RECEIVED FROM THE OF MICHIGAN No. PREMIUM SCALE FOR HORSES, MINIATURE HORSES, LIGHT HORSES ANDSTATE PONIES Shown 1st 2ndRECEIPTS 3rd ARE INSUFFICIENT 4th 5thTO PAY6th 7th 8th OR IF FAIR EXPENSES. No. Shown 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 1 27.00 2 SCALE 27.00 24.00 HORSES, 1 22.00 5 22.00 20.00 18.00 MINIATURE 16.00 14.00 PREMIUM FOR DRAFT HORSES, LIGHT HORSES AND PONIES 3 27.00 24.00 21.00 6 23.00 21.00 19.00 17.00 15.00 12.00 2 22.00 19.00 No. 4 27.00 24.00 21.00 18.00 7 24.00 22.00 20.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 12.00 3 22.00 19.00 16.00 Shown 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 5 29.00 26.00 23.00 20.00 17.00 8 25.00 23.00 21.00 19.00 17.00 15.00 13.00 13.00 4 22.00 19.00 16.00 13.00 6 31.00 28.00 25.00 22.00 19.00 16.00 5 22.00 20.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 7 31.00 28.00 25.00 22.00 19.00 16.00 13.00 6 23.00 PREMIUM 21.00 19.00 FOR 17.00 15.00 12.00 SCALE BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE 8 33.00 30.00 27.00 24.00 21.00 18.00 15.00 12.00 7 24.00 22.00 20.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 12.00 No. 8 25.00 23.00 21.00 19.00 17.00 15.00 13.00 13.00 Shown 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 1 No. 2 No. Shown 3 Shown 4 1 5 1 2 6 2 3 7 3 4 8 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 No. Shown

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1 No. 2 No. Shown 3 Shown 4 1 5 1 2 6 2 3 7 3 4 8 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 No. Shown

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11.00 11.00 “Y’all Come To The Midland Fair” 12.00 11.00

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PREMIUM SCALE FOR SHEEP PREMIUM SCALE FOR SWINE

10.00 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 11.00 10.00 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 12.00 11.00 10.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 10.00 11.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 10.00 12.00 11.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 11.00 10.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 15.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 12.00 11.00 10.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 10.00 15.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 15.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 14.00 PREMIUM 13.00 SCALE 12.00 FOR13.00 11.00 SHEEP 16.00 15.00 14.00 15.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

CONTEST SPEED EVENTS PAY BACK “Y’all Come To SCALE The Midland Fair” 11.00 PREMIUM FOR SHEEP Based on $5.00 Entry Fee 12.00 13.00 1st 14.00 15.00 11.00 16.00 12.00 16.00 13.00 18.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 16.00 18.00

11.00 No. 12.00 11.00 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Shown 1st 2nd 3rd 13.00 12.00 11.00

14.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 1 3.75 15.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 2 4.50 3.00 15.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 12.00 11.00 3 6.00 3.75 1.50 16.00 15.00 14.00 13.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 4 7.00 4.00 3.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 11.00 5 7.50 5.00 3.75 15.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 15.00 14.00 13.00 12.00 6 9.00 6.00 4.50 16.00 15.00 14.00 5.25 13.00 7 10.50 7.00 8 12.00 8.00 6.00 9 13.50 9.00 6.75 10 15.00 10.00 7.50 11 16.50 11.00 8.25 12 18.00 12.00 9.00 13 19.50 13.00 9.75 14 21.00 14.00 10.50 15 22.50 15.00 11.25 16 24.00 16.00 12.00 17 25.50 17.00 12.75 18 27.00 18.00 13.50 19 28.50 19.00 14.25 20 30.00 20.00 15.00

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OPEN EXHIBITS

DEPARTMENT 1

OPEN DAIRY CATTLE

Judged Monday following Youth Dairy classes Dairy cattle are accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Dairy Cattle released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before time stated.

ALL CATTLE exhibited at the Midland County Fair must have an official RFID ear tag. Cattle must be bedded in either straw or processed shavings. Any animal in lactation must be in 2 year and over classes. Cattle shown must be registered or commercial dairy cattle. Specify on entry blank the number of cattle entered and the number of stalls desired. An exhibitor may not receive more than one award in group classes and not more than two in any individual class. Breeders Herd: to consist of one cow three yrs. old or older, one heifer two yrs. old, one heifer one yr. old, and one heifer calf. Breeders Young Herd to consist of three females under two yrs. Produce of Dam: two animals, produce of one cow, Dam & Daughter. Dam and One Daughter. Calf Herd: To consist of one bull and two females under one year old, bred and owned by exhibitor. The following information will be helpful in determining an animal’s proper classification.

Junior Calf; born after February 29 this year Senior Calf; born after August 31 last year and thru

February 29 this year Junior Yearling; born March 1- August 31 Senior Yearling born September 1 - February 29 ENTRY FEES Entry Fee (per class)...............$2.00

Section 1 – Pee Wee Showmanship

Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show. They are not eligible for any other animal class.

Class PREMIUMS 1.

Showmanship Class: (per sliding scale)

6,7,8 yrs of age

Animals must meet the breed requirements of a

commercial or registered Dairy breed and are not eligible for Pee Wee Beef Showmanship class.

Section 2 – Dairy Cattle

Class PREMIUMS 2.

Junior Bull Calf, born March 1 (per sliding scale)

(this year) & before June 1 (this year) 3.

Senior Bull Calf: Born Sept. 1

(last year thru Feb. 29 (this year) 4.

Calf Champion Bull (classes 2 and 3) - Rosette 5.

Junior Yearling Bull: born after Jan. 1 thru Aug. 31

(last year) 6.

Yearling Champion Bull (class 5) - Rosette 7.

Grand Champion Bull – Rosette 8.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette 9.

Junior Heifer Calf, born after Feb. 29 this year 10.

Senior Heifer Calf; born after Aug. 31 last year

and thru Feb. 29 this year.

11.

Junior Yearling Heifer; born March 1 thru Aug. 31

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

(last year) Senior Yearling Heifer; born Sept. 1 (two years ago) - Feb. 29 (last year) Junior Champion (Classes 9, 10, 11, 12) - Rosette Cow; 2 years old and under 3 Cow; 3 years and over Senior Champion (Classes 14 &15) - Rosette Grand Champion Female – Rosette Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette Breeders Herd Breeders Young Herd Calf Herd Produce of Dam Dam and Daughter

DEPARTMENT 3

OPEN BEEF CATTLE

Judged Wednesday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Beef cattle are accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Beef cattle released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of Fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before time stated. ALL CATTLE exhibited at the Midland County Fair must have an official RFID ear tag. Cattle must be bedded in either straw or processed shavings. All cattle must be washed west of Open Livestock Barn. Specify on stall sheet the number of cattle entered and the number of stalls desired.

An exhibitor may not receive more than two awards in group classes and not more than two in any individual class. Classes for beef cattle based on birth date. Cattle shown in Sections 11 thru 18 must have and show registration papers.

ENTRY FEES Entry fee (per class)................$2.00

Section 10 – Pee Wee Showmanship

Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show. They are not eligible for any other animal class.

Class PREMIUMS

(per sliding scale) 30.

Showmanship; 6, 7, 8 yrs. of age

Animals must meet the breed requirements of a

registered Beef breed and are not eligible to be shown

in Pee Wee Dairy Showmanship class.

Section 11 – Shorthorn

Class PREMIUMS

(per sliding scale) 31.

Junior Heifer Calves; calved Jan. 1st

and after (current year) 32.

Winter Heifer Calves; calved between

Nov. 1 & Dec. 31 (last year) 33.

Senior Heifer Calves; calved between

Sept. 1 & Oct. 31. (last year) 34.

Calf Champion; Female - Rosette 35.

Reserve Calf Champion, Female - Rosette 36.

Late Summer Yearling Heifers; calved

between July 1 & Aug. 31 (last year) 37.

Early Summer Yearling Heifers; calved

between May 1 & June 30 (last year) 38.

Spring Yearling Heifers; calved

between March 1 & April 30 (last year) 39.

Junior Yearling Heifers; calved

between Jan. 1 & Feb. 28 (last year) 40.

Junior Champion Female - Rosette 41.

Reserve Junior Champion Female – Rosette 42.

Senior Yearling Heifers, calved

between Sept. 1 & Dec. 31 (2 yrs. ago) 43.

Cow; 2 years and under 3 44.

Cow & Calf (Cow must be 2 yrs. or over;

cow cannot show in any other individual class) 45.

Senior Champion Female – Rosette 46.

Reserve Senior Champion Female – Rosette 47.

Grand Champion Female - Rosette 48.

Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette 49.

Junior Bull Calves, calved Jan. 1st and

after (current year) 50.

Winter Bull Calves; calved

between Nov. 1 & Dec. 31 (last year)

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51.

Senior Bull Calves; calved

between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31 (last year) 52.

Calf Champion Male – Rosette 53.

Reserve Calf Champion Male – Rosette 54.

Late Summer Yearling Bulls,

calved between July 1 & Aug. 31 (last year) 55.

Early Summer Yearling Bulls, calved

between May 1 & June 30 (last year) 56.

Spring Yearling Bulls; calved between

March 1 & April 30 (last year) 57.

Junior Yearling Bulls; calved

between Jan. 1 & Feb. 29 (last year) 58.

Junior Champion Bull – Rosette 59.

Reserve Junior Champion Bull – Rosette 60.

Senior Yearling Bulls; calved between

Sept. 1 & Dec. 31 (2 yrs. ago) 61.

Bull; 2 years and under 3 62.

Aged Bull, over 3 years 63.

Senior Champion Bull – Rosette 64.

Reserve Senior Champion Bull – Rosette 65.

Grand Champion Bull – Rosette 66.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Rosette 67.

Pair of Calves; bred & owned by exhibitor,

both sexes represented 68.

Pair of Yearlings bred & owned by exhibitor,

both sexes represented 69.

Pair of Females; bred & owned by exhibitor 70.

Pair of Bulls, bred & owned by exhibitor 71.

Get of Sire; three animals; two females & one male,

get of one sire The same classes and premiums are offered for the following: Section 12 – Hereford Section 13 – Angus Section 14 – Chianina Section 15 – Simmental Section 16 – Limousin Section 17 – Maine Anjou Section 18 – All other registered breeds Section 19 – Commercial Class 74.

Section 22 – Supreme Champion Supreme Champion.....$200.00 plus trophy (Grand Champions from above sections)

Section 23 – Market Beef

Exhibitors showing market heifer must attach required signed form to entry that verifies heifer is not bred and has not been exposed to a bull.

Class PREMIUMS 75.

All Breeds (per sliding scale) 76.

Grand Champion Market Beef – Rosette 77.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef - Rosette

Section 24 – Prospect Beef

Must be weighed in by 12 noon opening Sunday of Fair. Calves must have been born January or after of current calendar year. Maximum weight of 700 pounds. No nurse cows, calves must be weaned.

Males must be castrated. Heifer cannot show in any breeding class.

Class PREMIUMS 78.

Prospect calf—a|l breeds (per sliding scale) 79.

Grand Champion Prospect Calf— Rosette 80.

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Calf — Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 5 OPEN SHEEP

Judged Monday following Youth Sheep Classes Sheep will be accepted on the grounds from noon Saturday preceding fair until 6:00 p.m. opening Sunday of fair. Sheep released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award of any animal removed before time stated. All sheep must be tagged with a USDA tag to exhibit at fair. See USDA and MDA rules. Animals must be bedded in either straw or processed shavings. Registered sheep shown must have and show registration papers. Specify on stall sheet the number of sheep entered and the number of pens desired. An exhibitor may not receive more than one award in group classes and not more than two awards in any individual class. An exhibitor’s flock shall consist of one ram, any age, two yearling ewes and two ewe lambs. Get of Sire consists of 1 ram and 2 females from same Sire.

ENTRY FEES Entry fee (per class)..................$1.00

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Section 51 – Fleece

Judged Monday at 9:00 a.m.

ENTRY FEES Entry fee (per class).............................$1.00 Fleece must be in place by 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Fleece will be exhibited in Home Economics Area of the Gerstacker Building either tied or in a cardboard box with a 3” x 5” card stating type of wool (long wool, fine, etc.), breed of sheep, date shorn. Must have been shorn within last 12 months and wool must be from Exhibitor’s own flock.

Class PREMIUMS: 1st................$5.00 112.

Colored Wool –Ram 2nd...............$4.00 113.

White Wool - Ram

3rd................$3.00 114.

Colored Wool - Ewe 115.

White Wool - Ewe

Section 28 – Pee Wee Showmanship

Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show. They are not eligible for any other animal class.

Class PREMIUMS 84.

Showmanship 6,7,8 yrs of age (per sliding scale)

Section 30 – Suffolk

Class

PREMIUMS 89.

Ram, one year & under two (per sliding scale) 90.

Ram, lamb (born before Jan. 1, this year) 91.

Ram, lamb (born since Jan. 1, this year) 92.

Champion Ram – Rosette 93.

Pair of Ram Lambs 94.

Pair of Yearling Rams 95.

Aged ewe, 2 and over 96.

Ewe, one year & under two 97.

Ewe lamb (born before Jan. 1, this year) 98.

Ewe lamb (born since Jan. 1, this year) 99.

Champion Ewe – Rosette 100.

Pair of Ewe lambs 101.

Pair of yearling Ewes 102.

Pair of Lambs (1 Ram & 1 Ewe) 103.

Pair of yearlings (1 Ram & 1 Ewe) 104.

Get of sire 105.

Exhibitor’s flock 106.

Market Lamb The same classes and premiums are offered for the following sections: Section 31 – Hampshire Section 37 – Heritage Section 32 – Chevoit Breeds (Jacob, Lincoln, Section 33 – Columbia Cotswold, Karakul, Oxford.)

Section 34 – Romney Section 38- Any Other Section 35 – Rambouillet Registered Breed Section 36 – Targhee Section 39 - Commercial

Class 110.

Section 50 – Supreme Champion Supreme Champion............$200.00 plus trophy (Grand Champion animals from above sections)

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DEPARTMENT 7 OPEN GOATS

Judged Wednesday following Youth Goat Classes Goats will be accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. All goats will be checked in at the east end of the barn. Goats released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before time stated. Goats must be bedded in either straw or processed shavings. All goats must bear official USDA identification. If micro chips are used the exhibitor is responsible for providing proper scanner. No horned dairy goats. No bucks or buck kids over 4 weeks of age. Exhibitor may not receive more than two awards in group classes and not more than two awards in any individual class.

ENTRY FEES

Entry fee (per class).............................$1.00

Section 53 – Pee Wee Showmanship

(Judged before class 1540, Senior Showmanship) Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show. They are not eligible for any other animal class.

Class 120.

Goat Showmanship PREMIUMS

6, 7, 8 yrs. of age (Sections 53 thru 56)

Class 121.

122.

123.

124.

125.

126.

127.

128.

129.

130.

131.

132.

Class 138.

139.

140.

141.

142.

143.

144.

145.

146.

147.

148.

149.

150.

151.

Section 54 – Dairy Goats Judged After Youth Dairy Goats

1st..........$10.00

2nd..........$8.00 Yearling Milker 3rd..........$5.00 2 yrs. & under 3 yrs. Junior Milker 3 yrs. and under 5 yrs, Senior Milker 5 yrs. and over, Aged Milker Senior Champion Milking Goat – Rosette Reserve Senior Champion Milking Goat– Rosette Junior Doe, born since April 1 of this year Senior Doe kid, born Jan. 1 thru March 31 of this year Junior yearling (not in milk) born since July 1st of last year Senior yearling (not in milk) born Jan. 1st thru June 30th of last year Junior Champion – Rosette Reserve Junior Champion – Rosette

Section 55 – Meat Goats Judged After Youth Dairy Goats Sec. 357 Senior Yearling Doe, 18 months to under 2 years 2 yrs. old and under 3 yrs., doe 3 yrs. old and over, doe Champion Senior Doe – Rosette Reserve Champion Senior Doe – Rosette Junior, 0 to under 3 months, doe Intermediates, 3 months to under 8 months, doe Seniors, 8 months to under 1 year, doe Junior Yearling (never kidded) 1 year to under 18 months, doe Senior Yearling (never kidded) 18 months to under 2 years, doe Champion Junior Doe – Rosette Reserve Champion Junior Doe – Rosette Produce of Dam, 2 does by one Dam Get of Sire, 2 does by one Sire

Section 56 – Fiber Goats

(same classes and premiums as section 55, meat goats)

DEPARTMENT 11 OPEN POULTRY

DUCKS, GEESE, TURKEYS, EGGS, PIGEONS Judged Tuesday following Youth Classes Accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Exhibits released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair with the exception of eggs which are brought in and released on the day of judging.

Exhibitors will forfeit the premium of any animal removed before time stated.

Sick poultry must not be brought on the grounds and poultry showing signs of disease must be removed from the grounds. All Turkeys must be pullorum tested and exhibitor must show proof. Specify on stall sheet the number of birds entered. Birds will be coupled two to a cage at the superintendent’s discretion. Young birds are identified as under one year. Exhibitors must provide their own drinking cups, feed and litter and be responsible for the care and exhibition of their own birds. Any exhibitor shall not be entitled to more than two places in the single classes. It is recommended exhibitor be there at time fowl are judged.

ENTRY FEES Entry fee (per bird).......................$1.00 Section 67 – Eggs Entry fee (per class).......................$1.00 Eggs will be judged following youth eggs. Eggs must be in place by 9 am. Tuesday day of judging and released same day. Place eggs on table provided in small animal barn.

Class 165.

One Dozen, White Chicken Eggs 166.

One Dozen, Non White Chicken Eggs 167.

One Dozen, White Bantam Eggs 168.

One Dozen, Non White Bantam Eggs 169.

One Dozen, Other Eggs (duck,goose,turkey,pigeon)

PREMIUMS 1st......$2.25 2nd.....$1.75 3rd......$1.00

Section 68 – Pee Wee Showmanship

(judged before Class 1650, Senior Showmanship) Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show. They are not eligible for any other animal class.

PREMIUMS Class

1st 2nd 3rd 170. Showmanship, 6, 7, 8 years of age.......... $4.00 $2.00 $1.00

Single Birds.

Classes

Pekin Aylesbury Rouen Cayuga Call, any variety East Indie Muscovy, any variety Swedish Blue Buff White Crested Runner, any Variety Khaki Campbell Mallards Any Other Variety Class 236.

Champion

Section 69 – Ducks 1st $2.25 Old Old Drake Duck 180 181 184 185 188 189 192 193 196 197 200 201 204 205 208 209 212 213 216 217 220 221 224 225 228 229 232 233

PREMIUMS 2nd 3rd $1.75 $1.00 Young Young Drake Duck 182 183 186 187 190 191 194 195 198 199 202 203 206 207 210 211 214 215 218 219 222 223 226 227 230 231 234 235

(for classes 180 thru 235) – Rosette

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Section 70 – Geese

PREMIUMS (for Sec. 70 & 71) 1st 2nd 3rd Single Birds $2.25 $1.75 $1.00 Class numbers Old Old Young Young

Gander Goose Gander Goose Toulouse 245 246 247 248 Embden 249 250 251 252 African 253 254 255 256 Canada 257 258 259 260 Any other variety 261 262 263 264 Class 270.

Champion (for classes 245 thru 264) – Rosette Section 71 – Turkeys Class numbers

Old Old Young Young

Tom Hen Tom Hen White 272 273 274 275 Bronze 276 277 278 279 Any Other Variety 280 281 282 283 Class 285.

Champion (for classes 272 thru 283) – Rosette

OPEN PIGEONS Section 73 - Flying Homers

Class 290.

Old cock (over 1 yr.)

PREMIUMS 291.

Old hen (over 1 yr.

1st.......$2.25 292.

Young bird (under 1 yr, either sex) 2nd......$1.75 293.

Champion of Section – Rosette 3rd.......$1.00 The same classes and premiums are offered for the following: Section 74 – Flying Rollers Section 75 – Flying Tipplers Section 76 – Any Other Flying Section 77 – Fancy Fantail Section 78 – Fancy Tumbler Section 79 – Fancy Jacobins Section 80 – Fancy Modena Section 81 – Any Other Fancy Section 82 – Utility King Section 83 – Utility Giant Homer Section 84 – Any Other Utility Bird

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DEPARTMENT 13 – OPEN RABBITS & CAVIES Judged Monday following Youth Classes

Rabbits will be accepted on the grounds and checked in on opening Sunday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Rabbits released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair. Exhibitor will forfeit premium award on any animal removed before time stated. All Rabbits must have a permanent tattoo. Junior Animals must be at least 3 months old. Doe and litter will not be accepted. # 4 Class – Breeds which do not have an intermediate (6-8 months) class # 6 Class – Breeds which have an intermediate (6-8 months) class ENTRY FEES

Entry fee (per head)...............$1.00

Section 85 – Pee Wee Showmanship

(Judged before class 1690, Senior Showmanship) Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show. They are not eligible for any other animal class.

Class 295. Showmanship, 6, 7, 8 yrs. of age

Section 86 – Polish

Class PREMIUMS 296.

Senior Buck (Sections 85 thru 97 & 99)

(over 6 months of age) 297.

Senior Doe 1st........$4.00

(over 6 months of age) 298.

Junior Buck 2nd.......$2.00

(under 6 months of age) 299.

Junior Doe 3rd.......$1.00

(under 6 months of age) 300.

Champion of Section – Rosette 301.

Reserve Champion of Section – Rosette The same classes as in Section 86 are offered for the following: Section 87 – Havana Section 91 – Mini Rex Section 88 – Holland Lop Section 92 – Netherland Dwarf Section 89 – Mini Lop Section 93 – Jersey Wooly Section 90 – Dutch Section 94 – Any Other # 4 Breed

Section 95 – Californian

Class 302.

Senior Buck (over 8 months of age) 303.

Senior Doe (over 8 months of age) 304.

Intermediate Buck (6-8 months of age) 305.

Intermediate Doe (6-8 months of age) 306.

Junior Buck (6 months of age and younger) 307.

Junior Doe (6 months of age and younger) 308.

Champion of Section – Rosette 309.

Reserve Champion of Section – Rosette The same classes as in section 95 are offered for the following: Section 96 – English & French Lop Section 97 – Any Other # 6 Breed

Class 310.

311.

Section 98 – Champions Grand Champion Rosette & Plaque Reserve Grand Champion Rosette & Plaque

Section 99 – Market Animals ENTRY FEE Entry fee (per pen)...........$1.00

Class 312.

Pen of 3 market rabbits, any breed (3 pounds to 5 pounds not over 12 weeks of age)

OPEN CAVIES

Judged Monday following Youth Classes (Cavies must be ear tagged) Cavies will be accepted on the grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Cavies released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of Fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before time stated. Cavies under the age of 3 months will not be accepted. Weight of cavy on show day: Senior 32 oz. & over: Intermediate over 22 oz. to 32 oz.: Junior 12 oz. to 22 oz.

ENTRY FEE Entry fee (per head)....................$1.00

Section 102 – Pee Wee Showmanship

(Judged before Class 1715, Senior Showmanship) Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show. They are not eligible for any other animal class.

Class 315.

Showmanship, 6, 7, 8 yrs. of age

Section 103 – Teddy

Class PREMIUMS 316.

Senior Boar (Sections 102 thru 106) 317.

Intermediate Boar 1st..........$4.00 318.

Junior Boar 2nd.........$2.00 319.

Senior Sow 3rd..........$1.00 320.

Intermediate Sow 321.

Junior Sow 322.

Champion of Section – Rosette 323.

Reserve Champion of Section - Rosette The same classes as in Section 103 are offered for the following Section 104 – American Section 105 – Long Haired (Coronet, Peruvian, Peruvian Satin, Silkie, Silkie Satin, Texel) Section 106 – Any Other Breed Class 325.

326.

Section 108 – Champions Grand Champion – Rosette & Plaque Reserve Grand Champion – Rosette & Plaque

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DEPARTMENT 15 – HORSES & PONIES OPEN HORSES

Open Horses and Ponies are accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. if you arrive between 8 pm and 12 midnight due to a horse show, please contact Karen Bonham (989) 737-7826 for check in and please have documentation from show attended.

Horses and Ponies will NOT be allowed to be unloaded until they are checked in by the Department Superintendent or committee. Unloading prior to being checked in may result in being excused to leave. When you arrive on the grounds please enter one of two lanes near the main horse arena for check in. Once you have been checked in, you can stall your horse/pony. Horse and Pony Exhibitors must be at least 18 years of age to show a stallion over one year of age. Youth in 6, 7 & 8 years of age classes must be that age on the day of show, they are not eligible for any other animal class or youth classes. A copy of current negative Coggins paper must be attached to fair entry form. If showing in a registered class a copy of horse’s registration papers must be attached to stall sheet at time of entry. if an animal is double registered it must show under only one registry. The registry selected will be the exhibitor’s choice. Superintendents discretion to combine classes if less than 2 entries. No horses are allowed in campgrounds. No sitting on or riding horses except in rings.

No double riding. Horses must have a bridle on to be ridden.

NO EXCEPTIONS. Horses and Ponies are released at 8:00 pm closing Saturday of Fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before the time stated. On closing Saturday of fair horses must be stalled between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

PREMIUMS ENTRY FEES (sliding scale) Entry Fee (per class)......................$2.00 sections 110 thru 116 Contest Speed Events (per class)..$5.00 118-119, 121 thru 127 Box Stalls.......................................$5.00 130 thru 134. With the exception of classes 474 & 475 in section 134

MONDAY CLASSES Section 110 – Hunter Over Fences

Judged Monday following Youth Hunter over Fences. Exhibitor 19 and under must wear helmet.

Class 330. Hunter over Fences (all ages)

Section 111 – Trail Class

Judged Monday starting at 6:00 pm.

Class 333. Trail 20 to 35 yrs.

334. Trail 36 yrs. and over 335. ln-Hand Trail (horses and ponies 2 years old and under, horse and pony cannot be entered in any under saddle/ equipment class)

Section 112 – Miniature Horse ln-Hand Trail

Judged Monday following Section 111 Trail. Miniature Horse may only be entered one time.

Class 336. In-Hand Trail

TUESDAY CLASSES Section 113 – OPEN DRAFT HORSES

All Draft Horses Registered and Grade (judged Tuesday beginning at 9:00 a.m.)

Class 337. 2 years and under (any sex) 338. Stallion, 3 yrs. & over 339. Grand Champion Stallion - Rosette 340. Reserve Grand Champion Stallion - Rosette 341. Mares, 3 yrs. & over 342. Grand Champion Mare - Rosette 343. Reserve Grand Champion Mare - Rosette 344. Gelding, 3 yrs. & over 345. Grand Champion Gelding - Rosette 346. Reserve Grand Champion Gelding - Rosette 347. Mare & Foal 348. Produce of Dam (two animals) 349. Get of Sire (three animals - exhibitor may borrow 350. Matched Pair at Halter (Stallions, Mares or Geldings)

OPEN MINIATURE HORSES

Judged Tuesday following Open Draft Horses. Animals may only show in sections 114, 115,116, 117

Section 114 – Miniature Horse Showmanship

Only one showmanship class per exhibitor Class 352. Showmanship (for exhibitors 6, 7 & 8 yrs. of age) 353. Showmanship 20 years and over.

Class 354.

355.

356.

357.

358.

359.

360.

361.

362.

363.

364.

365.

Section 115 – Miniature Horse Weanlings and Yearlings Stallions & Geldings 2 year old Stallions & Geldings 3 yrs. & over Stallions & Geldings 34” & under (A) 3 Yrs. & over Stallions & Geldings over 34” to 38”’ (B) Champion (1st & 2nd places from classes 354 thru 357 eligible) - Rosette Reserve Champion (1st & 2nd places from classes 354 thru 357 eligible - Rosette Weanling and Yearling Mares 2 yr. old mares 3 yrs. & over Mares 34” and under (A) 3 yrs. & over Mares over 34” to 38” (B) Champion Mare (1st & 2nd places from classes 360 thru 363 eligible) - Rosette Reserve Champion Mare (1st & 2nd places from classes 360 thru 363 eligible) - Rosette

Section 116 – Miniature Mare & Foal

Class 366. Mare & Foal 34” and under (A) 367. Mare & Foal over 34” to 38” (B)

Section 117 - Sweepstakes Miniature

Only Champions of Class 358 and 364 are eligible for this award Class 400. Sweepstakes Miniature...............Blanket

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OPEN PONIES

Class 401.

Section 118 – Pony Showmanship Pony Showmanship 20 yrs. and over.

Section 119 – Ponies 56 inches and under

Class 402.

403.

404.

405.

406.

407.

408.

409.

410.

411.

412.

413.

414.

415.

Foals, any sex Yearlings, any sex Stallions 2 years Stallions 3 yrs. and over Champion Stallion (1st & 2 places from classes 402, 403, 404 & 405) - Rosette Reserve Champion Stallion (1st & 2nd places from classes 402 - 405) - Rosette Geldings 2 yrs. & over Champion Gelding (1st & 2nd places from classes 402, 403 & 408) - Rosette Reserve Champion Gelding (1st & 2nd places from classes 402, 403 & 408) - Rosette Mares 2 yrs Mares 3 yrs. & over Brood Mares (may not enter classes 411 & 412) Champion Mare (1st & 2nd places from classes 402, 403, 411, 412 & 413) - Rosette Reserve Champion Mare (1st & 2nd places from classes 402, 403, 411, 412 & 413) - Rosette

Section 120 – Sweepstakes Pony

Winners of classes 406, 409 and 414 are the only animals eligible for this award.

Class 416. Sweepstakes Pony............................Blanket

LUNCH (30 MINUTES) Section 121 – Horse Showmanship

Only one Showmanship Class per Exhibitor Class 417. Showmanship - for exhibitors 6, 7 & 8 yrs. of age (horses and ponies) 418. Showmanship 20 to 35 years 419. Showmanship 36 years & over

Section 122 – All Unregistered Light Horses

Class 420.

421.

422.

423.

424.

425.

426.

427.

Geldings 2 yrs. & under Geldings 3 yrs. & over Champion Gelding - Rosette Reserve Champion Gelding - Rosette Mares 2 yrs. & under Mares 3 yrs. & over Champion Mare) - Rosette Reserve Champion Mare - Rosette

Section 123 – Any Registered Light Horse with the exception of Registered Paints, Pintos, Morgans, Arabians and A.Q.H.A.

Class 428. Stallions 2 yrs. & under 429. Stallions 3 yrs. & over 430. Champion Stallion (1st & 2nd places from classes 428 & 429) - Rosette 431. Reserve Champion Stallion (1st & 2nd places from classes 428 & 429) - Rosette

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432. Geldings 2 yrs. & under 433. Geldings 3 yrs. & over 434. Champion Gelding - Rosette 435. Reserve Champion Gelding - Rosette 436. Mares 2 yrs. & under 437. Mares 3 yrs. & over 438. Brood Mare (may not enter classes 436 and 437) 439. Champion Mare - Rosette 440. Reserve Champion Mare - Rosette The same classes (see above) and premiums are offered for the following Section 124 - Paints & Pintos Section 125 - Purebred Arabians and Morgans Section 126 - American Quarter Horse

Section 127 – Any Registered Horse from Preceding Sections

Class 441. Produce of Dam (2 animals) 442. Get of Sire (3 animals) 443. Mare & Foal (must show as registry of foal)

Section 128 – Sweepstakes Awards

Class 444. Sweepstakes Stallion ................................Blanket 445. Sweepstakes Gelding ...............................Blanket 446. Sweepstakes Mare ...................................Blanket (All Champion Stallions, Gelding and Mares from Section 122 thru 126 will be eligible for Section 128)

Section 129 – Supreme Champion

Winner of class 444 and 446 in Section 128 are the only animals eligible for this award. Sweepstakes Gelding is not eligible for this section, only reproductive animals are eligible.

Class 447. Sweepstakes Stallion .....................$200.00 and trophy

Thursday Classes Section 130 – Equitation

Class 448. Equitation 20 years to 35 years - all seats 449. Equitation 36 years & over – all seats

Section 131 - Light Horses & Ponies Under Equipment and Draft Under Saddle

Class 450.

451.

452.

453.

454.

455.

456.

457.

458.

459.

460.

461.

Draft under saddle English Pleasure, All Seats, A.Q.H.A. English Pleasure, All Seats, Registered Paints & Pintos English Pleasure, All Seats, All Other Horses & Ponies Gaited Class Walk, Trot 20 & over (exhibitor may not enter any other riding class) Western Pleasure, Jr. Horse or Pony (5 yrs. & under) Except Paints & Pintos Western Pleasure, Jr. Horse (5 yrs. & under), Paints and Pintos Western Pleasure Unregistered Horses & Ponies Western Pleasure, A. Q. H. A. Western Pleasure, Registered Paints & Pintos Western Pleasure, All Other Registered Horses and Ponies

LUNCH (30 MINUTES)

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463.

464.

465.

Leadline Exhibitors - horses & ponies (for exhibitors 6, 7 & 8 yrs. of age) Exhibitor may not enter in class 463.

Walk-Trot - horses & ponies (for exhibitors 6, 7 & 8 yrs. of age) Exhibitor may not enter in class 462.

English/Western Riding - Horses & Ponies Reining - Horses & Ponies

Section 132 – Light Horse, Draft & Pony Costume

Class 466. Costume Native Dress, walk trot & canter 467. Costume, All Others

Section 133 – Miniature Horse Costume

Class 468. Costume

Section 134 – Driving Classes, Light Horse, Miniature, Draft & Pony Judged Thursday evening starting at 5:00 p.m.

Class 469. Draft single horse for cart - men only 470. Light Horse driving 471. Miniature single pleasure driving 34” & under (A) 472. Pony driving 473. Draft single horse to cart - women only 474. Miniature single pleasure driving over 34” to 38” (B) 475. Draft two horse team hitch 476. Any other Draft horse hitch

PREMIUMS (classes 474 and 475) 1st.......$40.00 2nd......$30.00 3rd.......$20.00 4th.......$10.00

FRIDAY CLASSES Section 135 – Contest Speed Events Light Horse, Draft & Pony Class 480.

481.

482.

483.

484.

Judged Friday evening starting at 6:00 p.m.

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Section 136 - Hi-Point Speed

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DEPARTMENT 40

OPEN NEEDLEWORK

Judged Monday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Needlecraft must be in place by 4:00 p.m. opening Sunday of fair. Needlecraft released Sunday, following fair between 8:00 a.m. & 12 noon. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any exhibit removed before time stated. Exhibits not listed will not be accepted. Articles stained, soiled or worn will not be judged. Articles must be the work of the exhibitor. No article or work previously exhibited at this fair will be accepted for competition until a period of at least three years has passed. Only one entry per class per exhibitor.

ENTRY FEES Entry Fee (per section)..................$1.00 Class 525.

526.

527.

528.

529.

530.

531.

Class 535.

536.

537.

538.

Class 540.

541.

542.

543.

544.

Class 547.

548.

549.

550.

Section 146 – Quilts Cotton Hand Pieced Quilt PREMIUMS Cotton Machine Pieced Quilt (sections 146 thru 149) Cotton Appliqued Quilt 1st.......$5.00 Embroidered quilt 2nd......$4.00 Comforter

3rd.......$3.00 Specimen, hand quilted Any Other

Section 147 – Bed Spreads Appliqued bed spread Crocheted bed spread Knitted bed spread Embroidered bed spread

Knitted Afghan Crocheted Afghan Woven Afghan Crocheted and embroidered Afghan Any Other

Section 149 – Rugs Braided rug Crocheted rug Hooked rug Woven rug

First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

Embroidered Tablecloth PREMIUMS Embroidered Pillowcase 1st........$5.00 Embroidered Lunch 2nd.......$4.00 Cloth with Napkins 3rd........$3.00 Crocheted Tablecloth Crocheted Inserts or Edged Pillowcase Applique Pillowcase Sheet & Pillowcase Set Any Other

Section 156 – Pillows

Class 610.

Counted Cross-Stitch PREMIUMS 611.

Needlepoint (Sections 156 & 157) 612.

Punch Needle 1st.........$5.00 613. Embroidered 2nd........$3.00 614. Crocheted 3rd.........$2.00 615.

Knitted 616. Woven 617. Sewn 618. Quilted 619. Candlewicking 620. Crewel 621.

Any Other

Section 157 – Pictures & Wall Hangings

Class 624. Needlepoint 625.

Counted Cross-Stitch 626. Crewel 627. Candlewicking 628. Embroidered 629.

Any Other

Section 148 – Afghans

Section 150 – Overall Best of Show (for Sections 146 thru 149)

Class 555.

556.

557.

Section 155 – Tablecloths & Pillowcases

Class 600.

601.

602.

603.

604.

605.

606.

607.

Section 158 – Ornaments

PREMIUMS Class (Sections 158 thru 161) 632.

Counted Cross-Stitch 1st.......$3.00 633. Candlewicking 2nd......$2.00 634.

Any Other 3rd.......$1.00

Section 159 – Purses & Tote Bags

Class 636. Needlepoint 637. Crewel 638. Woven 639.

Any Other Class 642.

643.

644.

645.

646.

Section 160 – Lace Lace Home Accessories (bookmarks, towel edgings, tablecloths, pictures, etc.)

Lace Wearing Apparel (collar, cuff, handkerchief, edging for clothing, jewelry, etc.)

Lace Holiday Ornaments (set of 2) Lace made with fine thread (bucks point, bedfordshire, honiton, flanders, tonder) Sample Sheet (a collection of samples)

Midland County Fair Class 648.

649.

650.

651.

652.

653.

Section 161 – Home Accessories Towels, Embroidered Place Mats Pot Holders, knitted Pot Holders, crocheted Pot Holders, fabric Any Other

Section 162 – Wearing Apparel Children & Adult

Class PREMIUMS 655.

Slacks 1st.........$5.00 656.

Skirt 2nd........$3.00 657.

Blouse or Shirt 3rd.........$2.00 658. Sportswear 659. Dress 660.

Formal Wear 661.

Housecoat or Duster 662.

Pajamas or Nightgown 663.

Men’s Clothing 664.

Coat or Jacket 665.

Down or Fiber Filled Jacket or Vest 666.

Knitted Sweater 667.

Crocheted Sweater 668.

Creative Clothing (painted, cross-stitched, etc.)

669.

Any Other

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Section 165 – Toys, Dolls & Related Clothing

Class 700.

701.

702.

703.

704.

705.

706.

707.

Animals, Cloth, Fur, etc.

Animals, Knitted Animals, Crocheted Crocheted Doll Knitted Doll Rag Doll Related Clothing Any Other

Section 166 – Doilies

Class 710. Crocheted 711. Knitted 712. Tatted 713. Embroidered 714.

Any Other

Section 168 – Overall Best of Show (for sections 155 thru 166)

Class 720.

721.

722.

First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

Section 163 – Wardrobe Accessories

Class PREMIUMS 672.

Hankies 1st.........$4.00 673.

Apron 2nd........$3.00 674.

Hat & Scarf 3rd.........$2.00 675. Slippers 676. Mittens 677.

Knitted item of choice 678.

Crocheted item of choice 679.

Any Other

Section 164 – Infants Wear

Class PREMIUMS 682.

Dress, Embroidered (Sections 164 thru 166) 683.

Dress, Knitted or Crocheted 1st.........$3.00 684.

Baby Set, Knitted 2nd.........$2.00 685.

Baby Set, Crocheted 3rd.........$1.00 686.

Baby Afghan, Knitted 687.

Baby Afghan, Crocheted 688.

Booties, Knitted 689.

Booties, Crocheted 690.

Baby Sweater, Knitted 691.

Baby Sweater, Crocheted 692.

Creative Clothing (cross-stitch, appliqué, etc.)

693.

Any Other

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DEPARTMENT 41

OPEN CULINARY ARTS

Open foods judged Sunday beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Open foods in place before 12:00 noon Sunday beginning of fair. Exhibits released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any exhibit removed before time stated.

One entry per class per exhibitor.

ENTRY FEES Entry fee (per section)..........$.1.00

Pies (small pies if so desired) 757.

Apple PREMIUMS 758.

Peach (for pies per class) 759.

Blueberry 1st..........$4.00 760.

Rhubarb 2nd..........$3.00 761.

Raspberry 3rd...........$2.00 762. Cherry 763. Raisin 764. Cream 765. Pumpkin 766. Pecan 767. Custard 768.

Any Other (Cannot fit in 757-767)

Section 170 – Baking

Cakes Display items on six inch plates, if so desired.

One-half cakes are accepted (enclose recipe optional) Class

PREMIUMS 723.

Fruit (baking & yeast breads) 724.

Layer cake, any kind 1st..........$4.00 725. Chocolate 2nd.........$3.00 726.

Angel Food 3rd..........$2.00 727.

Sponge, no icing 728.

3 cupcakes (frosted or unfrosted) 729.

Any other (Cannot fit in 723-728) Yeast Breads – miniature pans, if so desired 730. Sourdough 731.

Loaf white bread, enriched flour 732.

Loaf whole wheat bread 733.

Fancy yeast bread, Holiday breads 734.

Six plain rolls (white or whole wheat) 735.

Six fancy rolls (cheese or raisin) 736. Raisin bread 737.

Any other (Cannot fit in 730-736) Quick Breads 738.

Fruit breads 739.

Nut bread 740.

Muffins 741. Biscuits 742.

Any other (Cannot fit in 738-741) Sweet Yeast Breads 743.

Coffee Cake 744.

Nut Bread 745.

Cinnamon Rolls 746.

Any Other (Cannot fit in 743-745) Cookies (3 on each plate) 747.

Sugar PREMIUMS 748.

Molasses (for cookies per class) 749.

Peanut Butter 1st..........$3.00 750. Oatmeal 2nd.........$2.00 751.

Nut 3rd.........$1.00 752. Drop 753.

Chocolate Chip 754. Brownies 755.

One dozen assorted (4 different kinds) 756.

Any Other (Cannot fit in 747-755)

Section 172

Class 771.

772.

773.

Overall Best of Show Rosettes for Baking First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

Section 173 – Decorated Cakes Class 774.

775.

776.

777.

778.

779.

780.

(Judged on design only, cake not required, base may be false)

Birthday Cake PREMIUMS Holiday Cake 1st.......$5.00 Doll Cake 2nd......$4.00 Shower Cake 3rd.......$3.50 Wedding Cake Any Other (Cannot fit in 774-778) Best of Show – Rosette

Section 174 – Candy

(Attractive plate display) PREMIUMS 1st.....$3.00 2nd...$.2.00 3rd.....$1.00 Class 783.

Beaten (such as penuche, fudge, divinity,

pralines or fondant) 784.

Brittles (such as peanut, toffee) 785.

Poured (such as chocolate, nut, creamy or carmels) 786.

Pulled (such as honey, salt water or molasses taffy) 787.

Hand dipped 788.

Molded Chocolate (solid or filled center) 789.

Any Other (Cannot fit in 783-788) 790.

Best of Show – Rosette

Section 175 – Dehydrated Foods

Class PREMIUMS 793. Fruits 1st.........$4.00 794. Vegetables 2nd........$3.00 795. Meats 3rd.........$2.00 796. Other (Cannot fit in 793-795 please label) 797. Best of Show – Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 42

OPEN CANNING

Judged with other open foods starting at 1:00 p.m. Sunday Exhibit in clear jars (pint or larger). Condiments may be exhibited in 1⁄2 pint jars. No mayonnaise jars. Do not label unless required. Do not decorate with fabric or other material.

Section 177 – Vegetables

Class 798.

Tomatoes PREMIUMS 799.

Stewed Tomatoes (sections 177 thru 180) 800.

Mixed Vegetables 1st.........$3.00 801.

Carrots 2nd........$2.00 802.

Beans 3rd.........$1.00 803. Corn 804. Potatoes 805. Asparagus 806. Beets 807.

Vegetable Juice 808.

Any other – please label (Cannot fit in 798-807)

178 – Condiments

Class 810.

811.

812.

813.

814.

815.

816.

817.

818.

Class 819.

820.

821.

May be exhibited in 1⁄2 pint jars.

Pickled Beets Relishes (corn, bean, pickle, etc.)

Chili Sauce Pickles, sweet Pickles, dill Jams - please label Jellies - please label Preserves - please label Any Other – please label (Cannot fit in 810-817)

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OPEN FINE ARTS

Judged Monday beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Fine Arts must be in place by 4:00 pm. Sunday beginning fair. Fine Arts will be released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. & 12 noon. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium on any exhibit removed before time stated.

Exhibit must be the work of the exhibitor. One entry per class per exhibitor.

ENTRY FEES Entry Fee (per section)..............$1.00

Section 185 – Drawing or Painting

Pictures must be framed or matted. Must be a sturdy backing and have a hook or something similar for hanging.

Class PREMIUMS 847.

Pencil 1st.......$4.00 848. Charcoal 2nd......$3.00 849.

Pastel 3rd.......$2.00 850. Acrylic 851. Oil 852.

Water Color 853. Ink 854.

Any other (Cannot fit in 847-853)

Class 855.

856.

857.

Section 186 Overall Best of Show Rosettes for Drawing or Painting First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

Section 179 – Miscellaneous Meats - please label Soups - please label Any other – please label (Cannot fit in 819-820)

Section 180 – Fruit

Class 824. Cherries 825.

Cherries, red sour 826. Peaches 827. Pears 828. Applesauce 829.

Fruit Juice - please label 830.

Any other – please label (Cannot fit in 824-829)

Section 181

Overall Best of Show Rosettes for Canning Class 833.

First Place Rosette 834.

Second Place Rosette 835.

Third Place Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 43 OPEN FOLK ARTS

Judged Monday beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Folk Arts must be in place by 4:00 p.m. Sunday beginning fair. Folk Arts will be released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. & 12 noon. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium on any exhibit removed before time stated. Exhibit must be the work of the exhibitor. Same hobby may be exhibited only every three years. Classes 868 and 871 encourage the exhibitor to explore creative ways of working with metal. One entry per class per exhibitor.

ENTRY FEE Entry fee (per section).......$1.00

Section 188 – Creative Crafts.

Class 860.

China Painting (2 articles) PREMIUMS 861.

Ceramics, stained Sections 188, 190, 192 862.

Ceramics, glazed 1st......$4.00 863.

Ceramics, air brushed 2nd.....$3.00 864.

Jewelry, all kinds (3 articles) 3rd......$2.00 865.

Models, hand made 866.

Textile Painting 867.

Leather Tooling 868.

Copper Tooling & Tin Punch 869.

Sculpture (wire, clay, etc.)

870.

Wood Carving 871.

Metal Work 872.

Pictures (paint by number, seed, yarn, etc.)

873. Decoupage 874.

Macrame, wall hanging, etc.

875.

Wall Hangings (quilted appliquéd or woven) 876.

Candles, 1 large, 2 medium or 3 small 877.

Candles, Sand Cast, 1 large, 2 medium or 3 small 878. Stenciling 879.

Artificial Centerpieces 880. Pottery 881. Basketry 882.

Tole or Country Painting on Wood 883. Wreaths 884.

Holiday items, not sewn 885.

Christmas tree ornaments 886.

Stained glass 887.

Wood Wall Hangings 888.

Wooden Toys 889.

Furniture (large) 890.

Furniture (small) 891.

Baby Furniture 892.

Wood Burning 893.

Decorated Holiday Tree, maximum height 3 ft.

894.

Any Other (Cannot fit in 860-893)

Class 895.

896.

897.

Section 189 Overall Best of Show Rosettes for Creative Crafts First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

Section 190 – Collective Hobbies Class 902.

903.

904.

905.

906.

907.

908.

909.

910.

Class 911.

912.

913.

Collections must be added to annually and one half of exhibit must be new.

Coins – sizable collection Stamps – sizable collection Insects – sizable collection Marine life – sizable collection Miniatures (limit 10) Novelties – all one kind (horses, dogs, etc , limit of 10) Character Dolls (set of 12) Rocks & Minerals (limit 10) Any Other (Cannot fit in 902-909)

Section 191 Overall Best of Show Rosettes for Collective Hobbies First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

Section 192 – Pioneer Arts & Crafts

Judged opening Saturday following Youth Classes Crafts must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Saturday preceding fair.

Class 916. Hand Spun wool, single ply PREMIUMS 917. Hand Spun yarn, single ply 1st......$5.00 918. Hand Spun Wool, 2 or more ply 2nd.....$4.00 919. Hand Spun Yarn, 2 or more ply 3rd......$3.00 920. Hand Spun Yarn, natural dye 921. Hand Spun Yarn, commercial dye 922. Novelty Yarn (specify fiber on attached card) 923. Woven Garment (clothing article using 100% hand spun yarn) 924. Woven Non-Garment (using 100% hand spun yarn) 925. Knitted Project (using hand spun yarn) 926. Crocheted Project (using hand spun yarn) 927. Basket, constructed with naturally collected material 928. Hand Made Soap 929. Hand Made Laundry Soap 930. Quilting Project (using no machine stitching, must be completely constructed by hand) 931. Candles, hand dipped 932. Candles, wrapped bees wax

Class 933.

934.

935.

Section 193 Overall Best of Show Rosettes for Pioneer Arts & Crafts First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 44

OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Judged Monday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Photography must be in place by 4:00 pm Sunday beginning Fair. Photography released Sunday, following fair, between 8:00 am and 12 noon. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any exhibit removed before time stated. All photographs must have been taken since the previous fair and must be the exhibitor’s own photo.

You may not reproduce someone else’s photo. Dry mount photographs on mat board cut appropriately to create an image of a frame around the photo which will allow all edges of the photo to be visible. Size and color of the mat should be appropriate for the photo being mounted. Do not cut a frame out of the mat and place photograph behind the cut frame. Precut mats and foam board are not appropriate matting materials. Photos may be mounted either horizontally or vertically. Do not frame photos. No lettering on front of mount. Any type of camera may be used to take photographs. Photos should not be edited or digitally enhanced unless entered under class 946, Special Effects. Only one entry per class.

ENTRY FEES Entry fee (per section)...........$1.00

Section 195 – Standard Size Prints Class 936.

937.

(Mat Board may not exceed 16” x 20”)

Color, 4 prints Black & White , 4 prints

Section 196 – Single Enlargements – Color 5” x 7” or 8” x 10” prints Mat Board may not exceed 11” x 14”

Class 938.

Scenic/Landscape PREMIUMS 939.

Birds, Fish or Animals (sections 195, 196, 197) 940.

People 1st.........$4.00 941.

Human Interest 2nd........$3.00 942.

Sports & Recreation 3rd.........$2.00 943.

Night Scenes 944.

Still Life 945. Abstracts 946.

Special Effects (Includes photoshopping) 947.

Any Other (cannot fit in classes 938 thru 946)

Section 197 – Single Enlargements Black & White 5” x 7” or 8” x 10” prints (mat board may not exceed 11” x 14”) Same classes as Section 196

Section 198

Overall Best of Show Rosettes for Photography Class 949.

First Place Rosette 950.

Second Place Rosette 951.

Third Place Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 45 OPEN ANTIQUES

Judged Monday beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Antiques must be in place by 4:00 p.m. Sunday beginning of Fair. Exhibits released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. & 12 noon. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any exhibit removed before time stated. No article previously exhibited at this fair will be accepted for competition until a period of at least three years has passed. An item entered this year may not be entered into a different category the following year.

Antiques must be 50 years old or more.

ENTRY FEES Entry fee.....(per section)........$1.00 PREMIUMS 1st.....$7.00 2nd....$6.00 3rd.....$5.00

Section 200 – Antiques

Class 965.

Glassware (crystal, porcelain, cut, pressed, china,

pottery, color, depression, elegant) 966.

Kitchenware ((kitchen items, utensils, tins, spices,

linens, aprons, milk bottles, etc.)

967.

Household ((quilts, silver services, pictures, paintings,

bathroom Items) 968.

Furniture & Clocks ((clocks, tables, lamps, chairs,

cabinets, vanities, beds, cradles, highchairs, etc.)

969.

Mercantile & Hardware ((tools, crocks, lanterns,

lightning rods & balls, etc.)

970.

Farm Memorabilia (implements, cream separators, etc.)

971.

Jewelry & Watches (including watch fobs, cuff links,

hat pins, etc.)

972.

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories (belts, purses, hats,

ties, etc.)

973.

Paper Memorabilia (books, magazines, documents,

cards, etc.)

974.

Coin & Currency (U. S. coins, U.S. paper money, U. S.

commemorative coins) 975.

Holiday Decorations (Easter, 4th of July,

Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, etc) 976.

Toys & Dolls 977.

Sports Memorabilia (bats, balls, gloves, uniforms,

helmets, sports cards, etc.)

978.

Advertising Items (tins, rulers, calendars, embossed

glassware, etc.)

979.

Political Items (posters, hats, ribbons, pins, campaign

buttons, etc.)

Section 214

Overall Best of Show Rosettes for Antiques Class 990.

First Place Rosette 991.

Second Place Rosette 992.

Third Place Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 46

OPEN AGRICULTURE

Judged Monday beginning at 10 a.m.

Exhibits must be in place by 4:00 p.m. opening Sunday of fair.

Exhibits released Sunday following fair from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Exhibitor will forfeit the premium award on any exhibit removed before time stated. One exhibit per class per exhibitor.

ENTRY FEES Entry Fee...(per section)...........$1.00

Section 215 – Farm Crops

Exhibits to consist of four quarts except where otherwise indicated.

Class PREMIUMS 993.

Wheat red (sections 215 & 216) 994.

Wheat white 1st..........$3.00 995.

Oats, any variety 2nd.........$2.00 996.

Barley, 2 row head 3rd..........$1.00 997.

Rye, any variety 998.

Soy Beans 999.

Soy Beans, 6 vines, pods attached 1000. Beans, white pea 1001. White pea beans, 6 vines, pods attached 1002. Beans, light red kidney 1003. Beans, dark red kidney 1004. Colored beans, 6 vines, pods attached 1005. Beans, other varieties 1006. Sugar Beets, 6 beets, remove tops 1007. Yellow Dent corn, 10 ears, from previous year 1008. White popcorn, 10 ears, from previous year 1009. Pearl popcorn, 10 ears, from previous year

Section 216– Forage Crops

Class 1010. Clover, Alsike 1011. Clover, Sweet 1012. Clover, June or Mammoth 1013. Alfalfa 1014. Flake of Baled Hay

Section 218 – Overall Best of Show for Agriculture

Class 1016.

1017.

1018.

First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

Section 219 – Nature’s Best

Judged Sunday noon to 2:00 p.m.

Must be in place by noon on Sunday.

Class PREMIUMS 1019. 1 lb. jar extracted 1st.......$3.00

(clear jar) Light Honey 2nd......$2.00 1020. 1 lb. jar extracted 3rd.......$1.00

(clear jar) Dark Honey 1021. 1 exhibit Comb Honey 1022. Maple Syrup, light 1023. Maple Syrup, dark 1024. Best of Show.......................Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 47

OPEN FLORICULTURE

Judged Monday beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Monday of Fair week. Exhibits received later than 10:00 a.m. will be marked not for competition. Exhibits are released at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday of Fair Week. Exhibitors will forfeit their premium award on any exhibit removed before time stated. No artificial flowers allowed. Bring your own vases for flowers. All exhibits shown must have been grown by the exhibitor. Some of the foliage of the specimen must be included with each entry. One entry per class per exhibitor.

ENTRY FEES Entry fee (per section)............$1.00

Section 220 – Annuals

Class 1025. Aster, 3 blossoms PREMIUMS 1026. Ageratum, 3 stems (Sections 220 -225) 1027. Calendula, 3 stems 1st........$3.00 1028. Celosia (Cockscomb), 2nd.......$2.00

2 stems 3rd........$1.00 1029. Cleome (Spider plant), 3 stems 1030. Cosmos, 3 stems 1031. Sunflower, 1 stem 1032. Marigold (African) 3 blossoms 1033. Marigold (French), 3 blossoms 1034. Marigold (Dwarf), 3 blossoms 1035. Nasturtium, 3 blossoms 1036. Petunias, 3 stems 1037. Petunias, Ruffled, 3 stems 1038. Petunias, Double, 3 stems 1039. Impatiens, 3 stems 1040. Salvia, 3 spikes 1041. Snapdragon, 3 stems 1042. Verbena, 3 stems 1043. Viola (Pansy), 3 blossoms 1044. Zinnia (large), 3 blossoms 1045. Zinnia (small), 6 blossoms 1046. Wax Begonias, 3 stems 1047. Any other annual, 3 stems & foliage (cannot fit

in classes 1025 thru 1046)

Section 221 – Hardy Herbaceous Perennials

Class 1048.

1049.

1050.

1051.

1052.

1053.

1054.

1055.

1056.

1057.

1058.

1059.

1060.

1061.

Chrysanthemums, 3 sprays Daisy, Shasta, 3 stems Gaillardia (Blanket Flowers), 3 stems Hollyhocks, 3 stems Hemerocallis (Day Lily), 2 spikes Phlox (one color), 3 spikes Hibiscus, 1 bloom Hydrangea, 1 bloom Coreopsis, 3 stems Dianthus, 3 stems Coneflower, 3 stems Hosta, 3 stems Balloon Flower, 3 stems Black-eyed Susans, 3 stems

1062.

1063.

1064.

Class 1065.

1066.

1067.

1068.

1069.

1070.

1071.

1072.

1073.

Class 1075.

1076.

1077.

Class 1078.

1079.

1080.

1081.

1082.

1083.

1084.

1085.

1086.

1087.

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Lambs-ear, 2 stems with foliage Butterfly Bush, 3 stems Any others, 2 stems & foliage (cannot fit in classes 1048 thru 1063)

Section 222 - Lilies, Dahlias and Tuberous-Rooted Begonias Lily, Asiatic, 1 spike Lily, Tigrinum (Tiger Lily), 1 spike Lily, Oriental, 1 spike Dahlia, Decorative or informal decorative, 1 bloom Dahlia, Cactus or Semi-Cactus, 1 bloom Miniature Dahlia, 2 to 4 inches, 2 blooms Dahlia, Pompom, 3 blooms, 2” or less Tuberous-rooted Begonias, 1 bloom Others (cannot fit in classes 1065 thru 1072)

Section 223 – Roses Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom Floribunda, 1 spray Polyantha, 1 spray

Section 224 – Gladiolus White or Cream, 3 spikes Yellow, 3 spikes Orange, 3 spikes Red, 3 spikes Pink, 3 spikes Rose, 3 spikes Lavender, 3 spikes Blue or Purple, 3 spikes Mixed colors, 3 spikes Others (cannot fit in classes 1078 thru 1086)

Section 225 –Dried & Ornamentals

Class 1089.

1090.

1091.

1092.

Dried Annuals, 3 stems preserved Dried Perennials, 3 stems preserved Ornamental Gourds Any other (statice, peppergrass, baby’s breath, etc.)

Section 226 – Overall Best of Show Class 1094.

1095.

1096.

(for sections 220 thru 225)

First Place - Rosette Second Place - Rosette Third Place - Rosette

Section 228 – House Plants

Class PREMIUMS 1098. Any kind of blooming plant (sections 228 & 229) 1099. Any kind of foliage plant 1st.......$3.00 1100. Any kind of vine 2nd......$2.00 1101. Cactus 3rd.......$1.00 1102. Succulent (other than Cacti)

Page 36 - Midland County Fair Class 1104.

1105.

8” or 9” or

or smaller combination pot (annuals, 3 plants more) or larger combination pot (annuals, 5 plants more)

Section 230 – Artistic Arrangement

Plants protected by Michigan State law may not be used except in conservation displays or for educational purposes. Arrangements must have plant materials predominating.

Class PREMIUMS 1109. Dining table arrangements 1st........$4.00 1110. Arrangements suitable for 2nd.......$3.00

buffet or mantle 3rd........$2.00 1111. Arrangement of fruit and

flowers in bowl or low basket 1112. Kitchen arrangement 1113. Arrangement in tints and tones of one

color in container of same coloring 1114. Arrangement in most unusual container 1115. Miniature bouquet (not more than 6 inches

in any dimension) 1116. Arrangement of dried materials 1117. Cup and Saucer arrangement 1118. Arrangement using driftwood 1119. Arrangement in a toy 1120. A holiday arrangement (flowers must be available at

time of holiday & name holiday) 1121. A corsage

Section 231 – Group Arrangements

For clubs, associations or groups (each association may enter one arrangement.) Flowers must be grown by club members and entries may be in vases, baskets or other suitable containers Distinction is very important.

Class PREMIUMS 1123. Arrangements – 1st........$17.00

Clubs, Associations or 2nd.......$12.00 Groups 3rd........$7.00

Section 232 Overall Best of Show Rosettes Class 1124.

1125.

1126.

DEPARTMENT 48

Section 229 – Patio Plants

(for sections 228 thru 231)

First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

OPEN HORTICULTURE

Judged Monday beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Exhibits must be in place by 4:00 p.m. Sunday opening Fair. Exhibits in section 253 & 254 released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon. Exhibits in sections 261& 262 released Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

Exhibitor will forfeit the premium award on any exhibit removed before time stated. Only one entry per class per exhibitor.

Entry Fees Entry Fee (per section).........$1.00

Section 253 – Root and Garden Crops

(cannot be used in a group exhibit) Class 1172. Beets, table variety, 6 PREMIUMS 1173. Carrots, 5 (sections 253 & 254) 1174. Watermelon, 1 1st.......$3.00 1175. Muskmelon, 1 2nd......$2.00 1176. Pumpkin, 1 3rd.......$1.00 1177. Squash, winter, 1 1178. Squash, summer, 1 1179. Tomato (green or ripe), 5 1180. Onions, 5 1181. Cabbage, 1 1182. Sweet Corn, 5 ears 1183. Cucumber, slicers 5 1184. Cucumber, pickling, 6 1185. Potatoes, any variety, 5 1186. Beans, 12 1187. Peppers, 5 1188. Herbs 1189. Any Other (Cannot fit in 1172-1188)

Section 254 - Fruit

Class 1194. Apples, plate of 5 any variety 1195. Pears, plate of 5, any variety 1196. Peaches, plate of 5, any variety 1197. Plums, plate of 12, any variety 1198. Grapes, 5 bunches, any variety

Section 260 -Overall Best of Show 1200.

1201.

1202.

(for Sections 253 & 254) First Place Rosette Second Place Rosette Third Place Rosette

Section 261 – Garden and/or Horticultural Products

(container exhibitors choice) PREMIUMS 1st....$4.00 2nd....$3.00 3rd...$2.00 Class 1206. Display an arrangement of 8 or more items

grown by exhibitor

Section 262 – Group Garden Exhibit

This exhibit should contain Midland County grown produce. Wall space with corresponding table space will be arranged if reservation is made on or before July 25th.

PREMIUMS 1st...20.00 2nd....$15.00 3rd....$10.00 Class 1207. Group display of garden vegetables made by club,

association or group.

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Youth EXHIBITS DEPARTMENT 2 DAIRY CATTLE

Judged Monday beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Dairy cattle will be accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Dairy Cattle released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of Fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates. All cattle exhibited at the Midland County Fair must have an official RFID ear tag. Animal must be bedded in either straw or processed shavings. Any animal in lactation must be in 2 yr. & over classes. The following will be helpful in determining an animal’s proper classification: Junior Calf, born after Feb. 29 this year Senior Calf, born after Aug. 31 last yr. and thru Feb. 29 this year Junior Yearling, born March 1 through Aug. 31 last year Senior Yearling, born Sept.1 thru Feb. 29 (2 yrs. ago & thru Feb. 29 last yr) Class 1400.

1401.

1402.

1403.

Section 300 – Dairy Showmanship Senior Class 16 – 19 yrs.................Plaque & 5 ribbons Intermediate Class 14-15 yrs..........Plaque & 5 ribbons Junior Class 12 – 13 yrs.................Plaque & 5 ribbons Beginners 9 – 11 yrs........................Plaque & 5 ribbons

Section 301 – Dairy

A Class 1404. Bull Calf, under 1 yr. $8.00

(progeny of exhibitor’s female 1405. Junior Heifer Calf $8.00 1406. Senior Heifer Calf $8.00 1407. Junior Yearling Heifer $8.00 1408. Senior Yearling Heifer $8.00 1409. Junior Champion – Rosette 1410. Cow, 2 yrs. & under 3 yrs. $9.00 1411. Cow , 3 yrs.& over $10.00 1412. Senior Champion – Rosette 1413. Grand Champion – Rosette 1414. Junior Herd $8.00

(cow & one progeny) 1415. Senior Herd $8.00

(cow & two progeny) 1416. Produce of dam $8.00

(2 females with same mother) Class 1420.

B

C

$7.00

$6.00

$7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00

$6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00

$7.50 $8.00

$6.00 $6.00

$7.00

$6.00

$7.00

$6.00

$7.00

$6.00

Section 303 – Midland County Special Dairy...............................................Plaque & 6 ribbons

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DEPARTMENT 4

YOUTH BEEF CATTLE

Judged Tuesday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Beef cattle will be accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Beef Cattle released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair. Market animals released Sunday following fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before the time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates. All cattle exhibited at the Midland County Fair must have an official RFID ear tag.

Cattle must be bedded in either straw or processed shavings.

Market beef must be weighed in by 12 noon opening Sunday of fair. Classes for beef cattle are based on birth date. Junior classes for those born from January thru April. Summer classes are from May thru August. Senior classes are from September thru December.

Section 308 – Beef Showmanship

These are no fit classes. Animals used in showmanship will have no adhesives, paints or coloring agents in their hair.

Class 1425.

Senior Class 16-19 yrs...................Plaque & 5 ribbons 1426.

Intermediate Class 14-15 yrs..........Plaque & 5 ribbons 1427.

Junior Class 12 -13 yrs................... Plaque & 5 ribbons 1428.

Beginners Class 9-11 yrs................Plaque & 5 ribbons

Section 309 – Market Beef

Market Beef must weigh a minimum of 900 lbs. and not over a maximum of 1500 lbs. If the animal is lower than the minimum weight or higher than the maximum weight they will be sent home from the scale. Exhibitors showing market heifer must

attach required signed form to entry that verifies heifer is not bred and has not been exposed to a bull. Classes will be assigned after market beef are weighed. No market beef may have horns longer than 3 inches. Market beef must be weighed in by 12 noon opening Sunday of Fair.

Class

PREMIUMS 1429.

Division one - 1 A...........$11.00 1430.

Division one - 2 B............$9.00 1431.

Division one - 3 C............$7.00 1432.

Champion Division one - Rosette 1433.

Reserve Champion Division one – Rosette 1434.

Division two - 4 1435.

Division two - 5 1436.

Division two - 6 1437.

Champion Division two– Rosette 1438.

Reserve Champion Division two– Rosette 1439.

Division three - 7 1440.

Division three - 8 1441.

Division three - 9 1442.

Champion Division three - Rosette 1443.

Reserve Champion Division three - Rosette 1444.

Division four - 10 1445.

Division four - 11 1446.

Division four - 12 1447.

Champion Division four- Rosette 1448.

Reserve Champion Division four - Rosette 1449.

Grand Champion Beef – Rosette 1450.

Reserve Grand Champion Beef - Rosette

Section 310 – Midland County Special Award

Class 1451.

Market Beef....................................Plaque & 6 ribbons

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Section 314 – Prospect Beef

Calves must be born January or after of current calendar year.

Maximum weight of 700 pounds. No nurse cows, calves must be weaned. Males must be castrated. Calves will show by weight. Animals not eligible for auction. Heifers cannot show in any breeding classes if shown as prospect beef. Prospect Beef must be weighed in by 12 noon opening Sunday of fair.

Class

PREMIUMS 1453.

Division one -1 A...........$11.00 1454.

Division one - 2 B............$9.00 1455.

Division one - 3 C............$7.00 1456.

Champion Division one - Rosette 1457.

Reserve Champion Division one - Rosette 1458.

Division two - 4 1459.

Division two - 5 1460.

Division two -6 1461.

Champion Division two - Rosette 1462.

Reserve Champion Division two - Rosette 1463.

Division three - 7 1464.

Division three - 8 1465.

Division three - 9 1466.

Champion Division three - Rosette 1467.

Reserve Champion Division three - Rosette 1468.

Grand Champion Prospect Ca|f - Rosette 1469.

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Calf - Rosette

Section 317 – Hereford

Class 1471.

Bull Calf, under one year A B C

(progeny of exhibitors female) $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1472.

Junior Heifer Calf $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1473.

Senior Heifer Calf $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1474.

Summer Yearling Female $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1475.

Junior Yearling Female $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1476.

Junior Champion Female – Rosette 1477.

Senior Yearling Female $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1478.

Female, 2 yrs.

and under 3 yrs. $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 1479.

Cow & Calf (cow must be $11.00 $9.00 $7.00

2 yrs. or over), cow cannot show in any other

individual class 1480.

Senior Champion Female – Rosette 1481.

Grand Champion Female – Rosette 1482.

Pair of calves $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1483.

Pair of yearlings $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1484.

Pair of heifers $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1485.

Breeders young herd $8.00 $7.00 $6.00

(3 animals owned by exhibitor) 1486.

Get of sire $8.00 $7.00 $6.00

(3 animals at least 2 female) Classes and premiums as listed in section 317 are the same for the below listed breeds: Section 318 – Angus Section 322 – Maine Anjou Section 319 – Shorthorn Section 323 – Limousin Section 320 – Simmental Section 324 – All Other Breeds Section 321 – Chianina Section 325 – Commercial Class 1488.

330 – Midland County Special Beef Female....................................Plaque & 6 ribbons

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DEPARTMENT 6 YOUTH SHEEP

Judged Monday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Sheep will be accepted on the grounds from noon Saturday preceding fair until 6:00 p.m. opening Sunday of fair. Sheep released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair. Market animals released Sunday following fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium on any animal removed before time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates. ALL sheep exhibited at the Midland County Fair must be tagged with an official USDA tag. Animals must be bedded in either straw or processed shavings. Market Sheep must be weighed in by 12 noon opening Sunday of fair.

Class 1490.

1491.

1492.

1493.

Section 333 – Sheep Showmanship Senior class 16 – 19 yrs................Plaque & 5 ribbons Intermediate class 14–15 yrs.........Plaque & 5 ribbons Junior class 12-13 yrs....................Plaque & 5 ribbons Beginners class 9–11 yrs...............Plaque & 5 ribbons

Section 334 – Pen of 2 Market Lambs

Sheep shown in Market Classes are not eligible to be shown in the Breeding classes. Exhibitors who show a pen of 2 market sheep may select one to be shown as an individual. Weight class to be determined by the average weight of 2 lambs.

Market lambs must weigh a minimum of 95 pounds and not over a maximum of 160 pounds. If either animal is lower than the minimum weight or higher than the maximum weight they will be sent home from the scale.

1494. Division one - 1

1495. Champion Division one - Rosette 1496. Reserve Champion Division one - Rosette 1497. Division two - 2 PREMIUMS 1498. Division two - 3 A........$8.00 1499. Division two - 4 B........$7.00 1500. Champion Division two - Rosette C........$6.00 1501. Reserve Champion Division two - Rosette 1502. Division three - 5 1503. Division three - 6 1504. Division three - 7 1505. Champion Division three - Rosette 1506. Reserve Champion Division three - Rosette 1507. Division four - 8 1508. Division four - 9 1509. Division four - 10 1510. Champion Division four - Rosette 1511. Reserve Champion Division four .- Rosette 1512. Grand Champion Market Lamb – Rosette 1513. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb – Rosette

Section 335 – Market Lambs

Classes and premiums as listed in section 334 are the same for section 335. Sheep shown in Market Classes are not eligible to be shown in the Breeding classes. Market lambs must weigh a minimum of 95 pounds and not over a maximum of 160 pounds. If the animal is lower than the minimum weight or higher than the maximum weight they will be sent home from the scale.

Section 336 – Midland County Special Award

Class 1514.

Market Lamb..................................Plaque & 6 ribbons

Section 337 – Suffolk

All Ram Lambs born after Jan. 1 of this year. Young flock is 1 ram lamb, 1 yearling ewe, 2 ewe lambs.

Class A B C 1515.

Ram lamb $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 1516.

Champion Ram – Rosette 1517.

Reserve Champion Ram – Rosette 1518.

Pair of Ram Lambs $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1519.

Ewe Lamb under 1 yr. $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 1520.

EweLamb1yr.&under2 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 1521.

Aged Ewe, 2 yrs. & over $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 1522.

Champion Ewe - Rosette 1523.

Reserve Champion Ewe – Rosette 1524.

Pair of Ewe Lambs $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1525.

Best pen of 4 breeding lambs

(either sex) $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1526.

Get of Sire (4 lambs bred & owned

by exhibitor) $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 1527.

Exhibitor’s young flock $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 Classes and premiums as listed in Section 337 are the same for the following listed breeds.

Section 338 – Hampshire Section 339 - Chevoit Section 340 – All Other Breeds Section 341 - Commercial

Section 349 – Midland County Special Award

Class 1530.

Sheep, Breeding female under two yrs......................Plaque & 6 ribbons

DEPARTMENT 8 YOUTH GOATS

Goats judged Wednesday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Obstacle Course judged Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Goats will be accepted on the grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

All Goats will be checked in at east end of barn. Goats released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair. Auctioned goats will be released Sunday morning. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates. All goats must bear approved official USDA identification. If micro chips are used the exhibitor must provide the proper scanner. Animals must be bedded in straw or processed shavings. Exhibitor may not receive more than two awards in group classes & not more than two awards in any individual class. Each exhibitor is limited to a total of 5 goats. No bucks or buck kids over 4 weeks of age.

Class 1540.

1541.

1542.

Section 350 - Showmanship

Senior Class 15 – 19 yrs................Plaque & 5 ribbons Intermediate Class 12–14 yrs........Plaque & 5 ribbons Junior Class 9 – 11 yrs..................Plaque & 5 ribbons

Section 351 – Milking Goats

No horned Dairy goats.

Class PREMIUMS 1543. Yearling Milker (sections 351 & 352) 1544. Two yrs. & under 3 years, A..........$6.00

Jr. Milker

B..........$5.00 1545. Three yrs. & under 5 yrs, C..........$4.00 Sr. Milker 1546. Five yrs. & over, Aged Milker 1547. Senior Champion Milking Goat- Rosette 1548. Reserve Senior Champion Milking Goat - Rosette 1549. Junior Doe, born since April 1 of this yr.

1550. Senior Doe kid, born Jan. 1 thru March 31 of this yr 1551. Junior Yearling (not in milk), born since July 1

of last yr.

1552. Senior Yearling (not in milk), born Jan. 1 thru June 30

of last yr.

1553. Junior Champion - Rosette 1554. Reserve Junior Champion - Rosette

Section 352 – Dairy Goat Herd

Wethers are not eligible for herd classes.

Class 1555. Junior herd, doe & 1 progeny 1556. Senior herd, doe & 2 progeny 1557. Breeders trio, 3 does in milk (bred & owned by exhibitor) 1558. Best herd of 4, any 4 in herd (bred & owned by exhibitor) 1559. Get of Sire, 3 does (dam & daughters) from 1 sire (does bred & owned by exhibitor)

Open Dairy Sec. 54 Judged Before Sec. 353 Section 353 – Meat Goats

Wethers are not eligible for herd classes.

Class 1560.

Senior Yearling Doe (18 months to under 2 yrs.)

1561.

2 yrs, old & under 3 yrs., doe 1562.

3 yrs. & over, doe PREMIUMS 1563.

Senior Champion Doe (Sections 353, 354, 356, 358 & 360)

- Rosette

A........$6.00 1564.

Reserve Senior B........$5.00

Champion Doe – Rosette C........$4.00

Midland County Fair 1565.

1566.

1567.

1568.

1569.

1570.

1571.

1572.

1573.

1574.

1575.

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Juniors, 0 to 3 months, doe Intermediate, 3 months to under 8 months, doe Seniors, 8 months to under 1 year, doe Junior Yearling (never kidded) 1 year to under 18 months), doe Senior Yearling (never kidded) 18 months to under 2 yrs.), doe Junior Champion Doe - Rosette Reserve Junior Champion Doe – Rosette Produce of Dam, 2 does by one Dam Get of Sire, 2 does by one Sire Junior herd, doe & 1 progeny Senior herd, doe & 2 progeny

Section 354 – Fiber Goats

(Same classes and premiums as section 353, Meat Goats)

Section 355 - Wethers

Goats shown in wether classes are not eligible to be shown in Market Goats. 1st & 2nd place wethers from this section are the only wethers eligible for class 1579 & 1580.

Class PREMIUMS 1576. Dairy Wether,1 yr. & under A........$5.50 1577. Meat Wether, 1 yr. & under B........$5.00 1578. Fiber Wether, 1 yr. & under C........$4.50 1579. Champion Wether – Rosette 1580. Reserve Champion Wether – Rosette

Section 356 – Market Goats

Goats shown in market classes are not eligible to be shown in breeding classes. Exhibitor is limited to one entry in this section. If exhibitor is a Midland County 4-H Member, they must sell animal entered at the Small Animal Auction. Animal must be 50% or greater from a meat breed and under 1 year of age.

Market goats must be weighed in between 9am and 12 Noon opening Sunday of fair. Market goats must weigh a minimum of 45 pounds and a maximum of 125 pounds. If lower than the minimum or higher than the maximum they will be sent home from the scale.

Class 1582. 45 pounds to 65 pounds 1583. 66 pounds to 125 pounds The 1st and 2nd place animals from Section 356 are the only four animals eligible for classes 1584 and 1585 Class 1584. Champion Market Goat - Rosette 1585. Reserve Champion Market Goat - Rosette

Section 357 – Midland County Special Award

Class 1586. Goat.................................................Plaque & 6 ribbons

Section 358 – Harness Judging following open class.

Goats must be driven not led.

Class 1587. Goat under harness

Section 360 – Goat Obstacle Course Class 1588.

1589.

1590.

A 4 minute time limit will be imposed Judged Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Obstacle, Boys & Girls 15 – 19 yrs.

Obstacle, Boys & Girls 12 – 14 yrs.

Obstacle, Boys & Girls 9 – 11 yrs

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DEPARTMENT 10 YOUTH SWINE

Judged Monday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The market hog show is terminal.

Any hog shown at the fair must go for slaughter.

The Midland Fair swine show and sale are ractopamine free.

A signed Ractopamine-free agreement must be attached to fair entry form.

Market animals released Sunday morning of fair. Exhibitor will forfeit the premium award of any animal removed before time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates.

Animals must be bedded in processed shavings. All swine exhibited at the Midland Co. Fair must bear an official USDA identification tag. Russian Boars and hybrids of Russian Boars are invasive species and possession of these animals are prohibited by state law.

Class 1600.

1601.

1602.

1603.

Section 365 – Swine Showmanship Senior Class 16–19 yrs...................Plaque & 5 ribbons Intermediate Class 14–15 yrs.........Plaque & 5 ribbons Junior Class 12-13 yrs....................Plaque & 5 ribbons Beginners Class 9–11 yrs...............Plaque & 5 ribbons

Section 375 –Market Hog

Market Hogs must weigh a minimum of 220 pounds and not over a maximum of 300 pounds. If the animal is lower than than the minimum weight or higher than the maximum weight they will be sent home from the scale. Body hair on hogs must be maintained to ½ inch or more the entire fair week to qualify for show and/or sell at the Livestock Auction. Youth will be disqualified and the hog will be sent to slaughter at the youth’s expense if clipped less than the required ½ inch after leaving the scale. Market Hogs are accepted on grounds opening Saturday of fair between Noon and 5pm & opening Sunday of fair between 8am and Noon.

Class 1616. Division one - 1 PREMIUMS 1617. Division one - 2 A.........$9.00 1618. Division one - 3 B.........$8.00 1619. Champion Division one – Rosette C.........$7.00 1620. Reserve Champion Division one – Rosette 1621. Division two - 4 1622. Division two - 5 1623. Division two - 6 1624. Champion Division two - Rosette 1625. Reserve Champion Division two - Rosette 1626. Division three - 7 1627. Division three - 8 1628. Division three - 9 1629. Champion Division three – Rosette 1630. Reserve Champion Division three - Rosette 1631. Division four - 10 1632. Division four - 11 1633. Division four - 12 1634. Champion Division four – Rosette 1635. Reserve Champion Division four – Rosette 1636. Grand Champion Market Hog – Rosette 1637. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog – Rosette

Section 382 – Midland County Special Award

Class 1640.

Market Hog.....................................Plaque & 6 ribbons

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DEPARTMENT 12

1670.

Section 390 – Eggs

Eggs will be judged starting at 9 am Tuesday followed by Open Eggs & then Showmanship classes. Eggs are brought in Tuesday the day of judging and released same day. Place eggs on the table provided in the small animal barn.

Class 1647. One Dozen White Chicken eggs PREMIUMS 1648. One Dozen Non-White Chicken eggs A......$1.75 1649. Champion Chicken eggs - Rosette B......$1.50 1650. One Dozen White Bantam eggs C......$1.25 1651. One Dozen Non-White Bantam eggs 1652. Champion Bantam eggs – Rosette 1653. One Dozen Other Eggs (duck, goose, turkey, pigeon) 1654. Champion Other Eggs — Rosette Class 1655.

1656.

1657.

Section 391 – Poultry Showmanship Senior Class, 15–19 yrs..................Plaque & 5 ribbons Intermediate Class 12–14 yrs.........Plaque & 5 ribbons Junior Class 9–11 yrs......................Plaque & 5 ribbons

Section 392 – Turkeys

Class A B C 1659. Two meat birds

(100 days or less) $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 1660. Breeding Pair $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 1661. Single Bird $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 1662. Champion - Rosette

Section 393 – Ducks

Class A B C 1663. Two meat birds

(100 days or less) $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 1664. Breeding pair $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 1665. Single bird $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 1666. Champion - Rosette

Section 394 – Geese

Class A B C 1667. Two meat birds

(100 days or less) $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 1668. Breeding pair $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 1669. Single bird $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

YOUTH

Champion - Rosette

YOUTH PIGEONS

YOUTH POULTRY

Judged Tuesday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

DUCKS, GEESE, TURKEYS, PIGEONS will be accepted on the grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Exhibits will be released closing Saturday of fair at 8:00 p.m. with the exception of auctioned poultry which will be released Sunday morning. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any exhibit removed before time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates. Each bird may be shown in only one class. Exhibitors are limited to three entries per class. In the event there are space limitations, each exhibitor may be limited to a total of 30 birds. All Turkeys must be pullorum tested and exhibitor must show proof. All Turkeys must have a numbered leg band furnished by Midland Co. Small Animals Leaders.

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Section 396 – Flying

(Homers, Rollers, Tipplers or any other flying pigeon) Class PREMIUMS 1674.

Old Cock (one yr. & over) (sections 396, 397, 398) 1675.

Old Hen (one yr. & over) A.........$2.00 1676.

Young bird (under 1 yr.

B.........$1.50

either sex) C.........$1.00 1677.

Champion - Rosette

Section 397 - Fancy

Class 1678.

1679.

1680.

1681.

(Fantail Tumblers, Jacobins, Modena or any other fancy) Old Cock (one yr. & over) Old Hen (one yr. & over) Young bird (under 1 yr. either sex) Champion – Rosette

Section 398 – Utility

Class 1682.

1683.

1684.

1685.

Class 1686.

1687.

(King, Giant Homer or any other utility) Old Cock (one yr. & over) Old Hen (one yr. & over) Young bird (under 1 yr. either sex) Champion – Rosette

Section 399 – Pigeon Champions Grand Champion Pigeon..................Plaque & Rosette Reserve Grand Champion Pigeon....Plaque & Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 14 RABBITS & Cavies Youth Rabbits

Judged Monday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Rabbits are accepted on the grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Rabbits released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair, except auctioned animals which are released Sunday following fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates. All Rabbits must have a permanent tattoo.

Junior Animals must be at least three months old. Doe and litter will not be accepted. Exhibitor is limited to a total of six rabbits and one market class. #4 Class – Breeds which do not have an intermediate

(6-8 months) class #6 Class – Breeds which have an intermediate

(6-8 months) class Class 1690.

1691.

1692.

Section – 400 - Showmanship Senior Class 15–19 yrs...................Plaque & 5 ribbons Intermediate Class 12–14 yrs.........Plaque & 5 ribbons Junior Class 9–11 yrs.....................Plaque & 5 ribbons

Section 403 – Polish

Class PREMIUMS 1693. Senior Buck (sections 403 thru 415)

(over 6 months of age) A......$2.00 1694. Senior Doe B......$1.75

(over 6 months of age) C......$1.00 1695. Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) 1696. Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) 1697. Champion - Rosette 1698. Reserve Champion – Rosette The same classes and premiums are offered for the following: Section 404 – Havana Section 408 – Mini Rex Section 405 – Holland Lop Section 409 – Netherland Dwarf Section 406 – Mini Lop Section 410 – Jersey Wooly Section 407 – Dutch Section 411 – Any Other # 4 Breed

Section 412 – Californian

Class 1699. Senior Buck (over 8 months of age) 1700. Senior Doe (over 8 months of age) 1701. Intermediate Buck (6-8 months of age) 1702. Intermediate Doe (6-8 months of age) 1703. Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) 1704. Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) 1705. Champion – Rosette 1706. Reserve Champion – Rosette The same classes and premiums are offered for the following Section 413 – English & French Lop Section 414 – Mixed Breed Section 415 – Any Other # 6 Breed

Class 1707.

1708.

Section 418 – Rabbit Champions Grand Champion – Rosette Reserve Grand Champion – Rosette

Section 419 – Market Pen

Class PREMIUMS 1710. Market Pen A.....$3.00

(3 rabbits, weight 3 to B.....$2.00

5 lbs. not over 12 weeks C.....$1.00

of age.)

1711. Champion Market Pen - Rosette 1712. Reserve Champion Market Pen – Rosette

YOUTH CAVIES

Judged Monday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Cavies must be ear tagged.

Cavies will be accepted on the grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Animals released at 8:00 p.m. closing Saturday of fair, except auctioned animals which are released Sunday morning following fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates. Each animal may be shown in only one breed class. Exhibitor is limited to a total of six cavies.

Weight of Cavy on show day: Senior 32 oz. & over; Intermediate over 22 oz. To 32 oz.; Junior 12 oz. to 22 oz. Cavies under the age of 3 months will not be accepted.

Class 1715.

1716.

1717.

Section 422 – Showmanship Senior Class 15–19 yrs..................Plaque & 5 ribbons Intermediate Class 12-14 yrs.........Plaque & 5 ribbons Junior Class 9–11 yrs.....................Plaque & 5 ribbons

Section 423 – Teddy

Class PREMIUMS 1718. Senior Boar (sections 423 thru 426) 1719. Intermediate Boar A........$2.00 1720. Junior Boar B........$1.50 1721. Senior Sow C........$ .75 1722. Intermediate Sow 1723. Junior Sow 1724. Champion – Rosette 1725. Reserve Champion – Rosette The same classes and premiums are offered for the following: Section 424 – American Section 425 – Long Haired (Coronets, Peruvian, Peruvian Satin, Silkie, Silkie Satin & Texel) Section 426 – Any Other Breed Class 1726.

1727.

Section 430 – Cavy Champions Grand Champion – Rosette Reserve Grand Champion – Rosette

DEPARTMENT 16 YOUTH HORSES

Judging for sections 435 thru 438 is Monday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Judging for sections 439 thru 447 is Wednesday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Youth Horse and Ponies are accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. If you are planning to arrive between 8:00 pm and 12 midnight due to the State horse show, you must contact Roxanne Wheeler (989-600-0579) for approval and check in. Horse and Ponies will NOT be allowed to be unloaded until they are checked in by the Department Superintendent or committee. Unloading prior to being checked in can result in being excused to leave.

When you arrive on the grounds please enter one of two lanes near the main horse arena for check in, please be prepared with contact information and be able to provide proper identification and coggins paperwork submitted with your entry. Once you have been checked in, you can then stall your horse/pony.

Horses & Ponies released at 8:00 pm closing Saturday of fair. Exhibitors will forfeit the premium award on any animal removed before the time stated. Exception are animals representing Midland County at MSU State Shows that conflict with fair dates. On closing Saturday of fair all horses and ponies must be stalled between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

Walk-Trot entries are not eligible for non walk-trot riding classes.

1. Horse & Pony exhibitors must be 9 within the calendar year.

2. Exhibitor cannot exceed five premium classes and two equitation classes.

3. Stallions are not eligible to be shown unless they are under one year of age.

4. One exhibitor per animal.

5. Exhibitor is limited to one horse or pony and may make a fair entry for only one animal. Exhibitor may attach two Coggins papers. If one of the animals that a Coggins paper has been submitted for is unfit for competition, then the other animal is eligible. No changes in Coggins papers or class entries after the July 25th entry deadline.

6. In the event space is limited, the Fair Board will inform exhibitors of any restrictions.

7. No sitting on or riding horses or ponies except in rings.

No double riding. Horses & Ponies must have a bridle on to be ridden. NO EXCEPTIONS. 8. Exhibitors must attach a current negative Coggins test to Fair entry form.

9. Exhibitors making youth to open entries into Open Registered horse classes must attach a copy of the animal registration papers to the Youth to Open entry form.

10. Exhibitors riding in walk/trot classes may not enter non-walk/trot classes.

11. If exhibitor is riding in both English Equitation & Western Equitation and receives A1 or A2 in both, they can only ride once in Champion Equitation Section 448.

MONDAY CLASSES Section 435 – Trail Class

Judged Monday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Horse & Pony. Four minute time limit will be imposed PREMIUMS Class (sections 435 thru 439, 441, 443, 445) 1728.

Trail Walk - Trot only, A.........$10.00 9 yrs-19 yrs.

B.......... $9.00 1729.

Trail 9-11 yrs.

C...........$8.00 1730.

Trail 12-14 yrs.

1731.

Trail 15-19 yrs.

Midland County Fair Class 1732.

1733.

1734.

1735.

1736.

1737.

1738.

1739.

1740.

1741.

YOUTH

Pole Bending 14 yrs. & under Pole Bending 15 - 19 yrs.

Speed & Action, 14 yrs. & under Speed & Action, 15 – 19 yrs.

Keyhole, 14 yrs. & under Keyhole, 15 – 19 yrs.

Cloverleaf, 14 yrs. & under Cloverleaf, 15 – 19 yrs Michigan Flag Race 14yrs. and under Michigan Flag Race 15 – 19 yrs

Section 437 – Performance Classes Class 1742.

1743.

1744.

1745.

1746.

Judged Monday following Speed Events Horses & Ponies

Western/English Riding, 14 yrs. & under Western/English Riding, 15 – 19 yrs.

Reining, 14 yrs. & under Reining, 15 – 19 yrs.

Horse or Pony in Harness, all ages

Section 438 – Hunter Over Fences

Judged Monday following Performance Classes Exhibitors must wear a helmet.

Class 1747. Over fences 14 yrs. & under 1748. Over fences 15-19 yrs.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

Judged Wednesday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Section 439 – Fitting & Showmanship Class 1749.

1750.

1751.

1752.

Registered & Grade - Horses & Ponies

Senior Intermediate Junior Beginner

16 – 19 yrs 14 –15 yrs.

12 – 13 yrs.

9 – 11 yrs.

Section 440 – Champion Showmanship

Class 1753.

1754.

1755.

1756.

1757.

1758.

1759.

1760.

A1 and A2 winners from Section 439 Champion winners compete in Overall Showmanship Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Champion Senior Winner................................Blanket Reserve Champion Senior Winner.................Plaque Champion Intermediate Winner......................Blanket Reserve Champion Intermediate Winner.......Plaque Champion Junior Winner................................Blanket Reserve Champion Junior Winner..................Plaque Champion Beginner Winner............................Blanket Reserve Champion Beginner Winner.............Plaque

Section 441 – Halter Class 1761.

1762.

Horses & Ponies

Two year old at halter Yearling or foal at halter

LUNCH BREAK (30 Minutes)

LUNCH BREAK (30 Minutes) Section 436 – Contest Speed Events

Judged Monday following Trail Exhibitors must wear helmet Horse & Pony. Time limits will be imposed: Poles – 60 seconds Cloverleaf – 45 seconds Keyhole and Speed & Action – 25 seconds Michigan Flag Race - 25 seconds Any time over these limits, the exhibitor will be awarded a C ribbon

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Section 442 – Contest Equitation

Class 1763.

1764.

To enter this section exhibitor must have ridden in two (2) contest speed events. Pattern available at Exhibit Office Contest Equitation, 14 yrs. & under.............................Blanket & 6 ribbons Contest Equitation, 15–19 yrs.....................................Blanket & 6 ribbons

YOUTH

Class 1765.

1766.

1767.

1768.

1769.

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Section 443 – Performance Classes English Attire – Horses & Ponies English Pleasure, Walk-Trot 9 yrs-19 yrs.

English Pleasure, All Seats 9 – 11 yrs.

English Pleasure, All Seats 12 – 13 yrs.

English Pleasure, All Seats 14 – 15 yrs.

English Pleasure, All Seats 16 – 19 yrs.

Section 444 – Equitation Classes English Attire – Horses & Ponies

Class 1770.

1771.

1772.

1773.

1774.

English Equitation, Walk-Trot 9 yrs.-19 yrs....................Plaque & 6 ribbons English Equitation, All Seats 9-11 yrs........................Plaque & 6 ribbons English Equitation, All Seats 12-13 yrs......................Plaque & 6 ribbons English Equitation, All Seats 14-15 yrs.......................Plaque & 6 ribbons English Equitation, All Seats 16-19 yrs......................Plaque & 6 ribbons

15 MINUTE BREAK

Class 1775.

1776.

1777.

1778.

1779.

Class 1780.

1781.

1782.

1783.

1784.

Section 445 – Performance Classes Western Attire – Horses & Ponies Western Pleasure, Walk-Trot 9 yrs-19 yrs Western Pleasure 9-11 yrs.

Western Pleasure 12-13 yrs.

Western Pleasure 14-15 yrs.

Western Pleasure 16-19 yrs.

Section 446 – Equitation Classes Western Attire – Horses & Ponies Western Equitation Walk-Trot 9 yrs.-19 yrs....................Plaque & 6 ribbons Western Equitation 9-11 yrs.........................................Plaque & 6 ribbons Western Equitation 12-13 yrs.......................................Plaque & 6 ribbons Western Equitation 14-15 yrs.......................................Plaque & 6 ribbons Western Equitation 16-19 yrs.......................................Plaque & 6 ribbons

Section 448 – Champion Equitation Horses & Ponies

Class 1785.

1786.

1787.

1788.

First and Second Place winners from sections 444 & 446 excluding class 1769 and 1779 (walk-trot classes) (Judges pattern used) Champion Horse & Pony Equitation Exhibitor, Beginner. 9-11 yrs............................................Blanket Champion Horse & Pony Equitation Exhibitor, Junior. 12-13 yrs..............................................Blanket Champion Horse & Pony Equitation Exhibitor, Intermediate. 14-15 yrs....................................Blanket Champion Horse & Pony Equitation Exhibitor, Senior. 16-19 yrs.............................................Blanket

Midland County Fair -

DEPARTMENT 22

YOUTH DOGS AND CATS DOG CARE

Judging is opening Sunday of fair.

Showmanship begins at 1:00 p.m. followed by Obedience.

Exhibitors may show only one dog per section except in obedience, where two dogs may be shown at different training levels. “A” classes are for exhibitors who have shown less than 3 years. “B” classes are for exhibitors who have shown 3 years or more or who have experience. No dog may be shown in any class if they are in season. If dog relieves themselves in ring during obedience they are disqualified. One exhibitor per animal. Copies of inoculations certificates MUST be attached to fair entry.

Section 460 – Junior Showmanship

Class PREMIUMS 1820. 9 thru 12 yrs. A (sections 460, 461, 464) 1821. Best of Class A.......$4.00

9-12 yrs. A –Trophy B.......$3.00 1822. 9 thru 12 yrs. B C.......$2.00 1823. Best of Class

9-12 yrs B - Trophy 1824. 13 to 14 yrs A 1825. Best of Class 13 to 14 yrs. A – Trophy 1826. 13 to 14 yrs. B 1827. Best of Class 13 to 14 yrs. B - Trophy 1828. 15 thru 19 yrs. A 1829. Best of Class 15 thru 19 yrs. A - Trophy 1830. 15 thru 19 yrs. B 1831. Best of Class 15 thru 19 yrs. B - Trophy 1832. Junior Showmanship Champion Class

(any exhibitor who has earned the champion title

may not enter classes 1821, 1823, 1825, 1827,

1828, 1830) – Trophy 1833. Overall Junior Showmanship Champion – Plaque 1834. Overall Reserve Junior Showmanship Champion – Plaque Class 1836.

1837.

1838.

1839.

1840.

1841.

1842.

1843.

1844.

1845.

1846.

Section 461 – Dog Obedience Sub Novice A Sub Novice B Novice A Novice B Graduate Novice A Graduate Novice B Advanced Graduate Novice A Advanced Graduate Novice B Rally ­— Novice Brace (2 dogs, 1 handler Novice Exercise) Team Class (4 dogs, 4 handlers, Novice Exercise)

Section 462 – Dog Obedience Champions

Class 1850.

1851.

To encourage youth to explore and experience handling skills. Not counted towards High Score of the Day. Class 1852. Obstacle Course 1853. Hi Point Obstacle - Plaque 1854. Costume (Handler & Dog in Costume) 1855. Best of Show Costume – Rosette

YOUTH

Section 465 - Overall Dog Exhibitor

Based on Showmanship, Obedience, Workbook & Poster placings Brace, Rally, Costume and Obstacle Course classes do not count toward Overall Champion.

Class 1856. Highest Combined Score of the day.........Plaque

Section 468 – Educational Exhibit

Judged opening Sunday of fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To encourage youth to explore animal science.

Class PREMIUMS 1857. Educational exhibit A......$3.00

or poster & workbook B.......$2.00

relating to some phase C......$1.00

of dog care project. (history, care, training,

grooming, feeding or research papers).

CATS

Judged Friday of fair beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Copies of inoculation certificates MUST be attached to fair entry form. Cats must be 4 months of age or older to be shown. No cat that is obviously pregnant or has a litter may be exhibited. Cats must be shown with harness and leash.

Section 470 – Showmanship

Champions will be selected from A award winners.

Class PREMIUMS 1865. Senior Class 15-19 yrs. (sections 470 thru 472) 1866. Champion Senior – Rosette A.......$4.00 1867. Reserve Champion Senior B.......$3.00

– Rosette C.......$2.00 1868. Intermediate Class 12–14 yrs 1869. Champion Intermediate – Rosette 1870. Reserve Champion Intermediate – Rosette 1871. Junior Class 9 – 11 yrs.

1872. Champion Junior – Rosette 1873. Reserve Champion Junior – Rosette

Section 471 – Decorated Cages

Class 1877.

1878.

1879.

1880.

1881.

1882.

Obedience High Point Sub Novice – Plaque Obedience High Point Novice thru Utility – Plaque

Section 464 – Obstacle & Costume

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To encourage youth to develop creative skills Exhibitors furnish their own cages.

Senior Class Best of Show Senior – Rosette Intermediate Class Best of Show Intermediate - Rosette Junior Class Best of Show Junior – Rosette

Section 472 - Presentation

Class 1885.

To encourage youth to explore animal science Oral Presentation with notebook related to project.

Notebook brought morning of show.

Section 473 – Overall Cat Exhibitor Class

1887.

Scored from score sheets for Showmanship, Decorated Cages and Presentation.

Best Overall Cat Exhibitor - Plaque

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DEPARTMENT 39

YOUTH MISCELLANEOUS LIVESTOCK PROJECTS Herdsmanship

To encourage youth to develop leadership skills.

Herdsmanship will be judged on:

1. Percentage of group exhibiting.

2. Appearance of club area.

3. Quality and appearance of exhibits.

4. General conduct and attitude of the exhibitors while

in attendance at the Fair.

Entry to be made by leader of club

Section 475 – Horse & Pony Herdsmanship

Class 1889. Horse Groups

A $10.00

B $9.00

C $8.00

Section 476 – Small Animal Herdsmanship

Class A 1890. Small Animal Clubs $9.00

B $6.00

C $4.00

Section 477 – Livestock Herdsmanship

Class 1891. Livestock Groups

A B $10.00 $7.00

C $5.00

Section 478 – Small Animal Overall Showmanship

Class 1895.

1896.

1897.

Judged Thursday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Senior 15-19 yrs................................................Plaque Intermediate 12-14 yrs......................................Plaque Junior 9-11 yrs...................................................Plaque

Section 480 – Overall Large Animal Showmanship

Judged Friday beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Youth who receive Champion Showman with more than one species, must select one species to participate in the Overall Showmanship, the Reserve Showman will participate with the species not selected. Midland County Fire Chiefs will award the Senior Showman $150.00 in memory of Fritz Bobalek. The first place Intermediate, Junior & Beginner showman will each receive a $50.00 award in memory of Todd Myers.

Class 1900. First Place Senior................................................Plaque 1901. Second Place Senior..........................................Plaque 1902. First Place Intermediate......................................Plaque 1903. Second Place Intermediate................................Plaque 1904. First Place Junior.................................................Plaque 1905. Second Place Junior...........................................Plaque 1906. First Place Beginner............................................Plaque 1907. Second Place Beginner......................................Plaque

Section 481 Livestock & Small Animal Awards

Cash awards will be provided by the Kiwanis Club Times of judging will be posted at the Fair Exhibit Office A first place award of $20.00 and a second place award of $15.00 will be awarded to each class. Project will consist of two components; record-keeping and interview.

Details are available at the Extension Office and the Fair Exhibit Office. Exhibitor must be signed up in project area entered. Records must be turned into the Fair Exhibit Office by 6:00 p.m. opening Sunday of Fair.

Beef/Dairy Record Keeping Poultry Record Keeping Class Class 1908. Seniors 16-19 yrs 1924. Seniors 16- 19 yrs.

1909. Intermediates 14-15 yrs. 1925. Intermediates 14-15 yrs.

1910. Juniors 12-13 yrs.

1926. Juniors 12-13 yrs.

1911. Beginners 9-11 yrs.

1927. Beginners 9-11 yrs.

Sheep Record Keeping Class 1912. Seniors 16-19 yrs.

1913. Intermediates 14-15 yrs.

1914. Juniors 12-13 yrs.

1915. Beginners 9-11 yrs.

Rabbit Record Keeping Class 1928. Seniors 16-19 yrs.

1929. Intermediates 14-15 yrs.

1930. Juniors 12-13 yrs.

1931. Beginners 9-11 yrs.

Swine Record Keeping Class 1916. Seniors 16-19 yrs.

1917. Intermediates 14-15 yrs.

1918. Juniors 12-13 yrs.

1919. Beginners 9-11 yrs.

Cavy Record Keeping Class 1932. Seniors 16-19 yrs.

1933. Intermediates 14-15 yrs.

1934. Juniors 12-13 yrs.

1935. Beginners 9-11 yrs.

Goat Record Keeping Class 1920. Seniors 16- 19 yrs.

1921. Intermediates 14-15 yrs.

1922. Juniors 12-13 yrs.

1923. Beginners 9-11 yrs.

Section 482 – Animal Science Awards

Judged Sunday from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m.

To encourage youth to explore various animal sciences.

Exhibit Educational Exhibit or Poster & Workbook relating to one or more phases of project selected (care, history, training, grooming, feeding, diseases, etc.). Exhibitor limited to one entry per class. Must be a separate entry, cannot use entries from other fair classes. Margaret Wegner will furnish a $50.00 award to the Best of Show winner.

Class PREMIUMS 1936. Exhibit pertaining A........$3.00

to Horse & Pony project. B........$2.00 1937. Exhibit pertaining to C........$1.00

Livestock project 1938. Exhibit pertaining to Poultry project (ducks

geese, turkeys, pigeons, etc.)

1939. Exhibit pertaining to Rabbit project 1940. Exhibit pertaining to Cavy project 1941. Exhibit pertaining to Goat project 1942. Exhibit pertaining to Dog project 1943. Exhibit pertaining to Cat project 1944. Exhibit relating to any other animal project 1945. Best of Show.....................Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 60

YOUTH NEEDLEWORK

Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Except Style Show which is judged Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

Junior Member -10 yrs. & under, Intermediate Member 11-13 yrs.

Senior Member 14 – 19 yrs.

Section 490 – Clothing

Class PREMIUMS

A B C 1950. Junior Exhibitor. $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 1951. Best of Show, Jr. Exhibitor...................$5.00 & Rosette 1952. Intermediate Exhibitor $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 1953. Best of Show, Inter. Exhibitor...............$5.00 & Rosette 1954. Senior Exhibitor $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 1955. Best of Show Sr. Exhibitor...................$5.00 & Rosette

Class 1960.

1961.

1962.

1963.

Section 492 – Crocheted Article Junior Crocheter, exhibit 1 article Intermediate Crocheter, exhibit 1 article Senior Crocheter, exhibit 1 article Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 493 – Non-Clothing Article

Class PREMIUMS 1964. Knitted, non-clothing A.......$3.00 1965. Crocheting, non-clothing B.......$2.00 1966. Best of Show - $5.00 & Rosette C.......$1.00

Section 494 – Personal Improvement

To encourage youth to explore opportunities for their personal development Class A.....$1.75 1968. Exhibit Poster or articles made B.....$1.50

relating to project chosen.

C. ...$1.00

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Section 495 – Buymanship

Exhibitors are limited to 3 entries in this section Exhibit a complete outfit (purchased or handmade) including shoes and accessories with “Looking Great” form filled out (Extension & fair Exhibit Office have copies available) and an educational activity. The educational activity for Junior exhibitor can be a poster related to outfit entered. The educational exhibit activity for Intermediate and Senior exhibitors can be a notebook related to Buymanship. The notebook needs to contain all years of Buymanship projects.

PREMIUMS Class A B C 1969. Junior Exhibitor $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 1970. Best of Show Jr. Exhibitor................$5.00 & Rosette 1971. Intermediate Exhibitor $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 1972. Best of Show Inter. Exhibitor............$5.00 & Rosette 1973. Senior Exhibitor $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 1974. Best of Show Sr. Exhibitor................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 491 – Knitted Article

PREMIUMS

(sections 491 & 492) Class A B C 1956. Junior Knitter,

exhibit 1 article $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 1957. Intermediate Knitter,

exhibit 1 article $2.50 $2.00 $1.00 1958. Senior Knitter,

exhibit 1 article $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1959. Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

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Section 496 – Creative Clothing

Exhibitors are limited to 5 entries in this section

PREMIUMS Class A B C 1975. Junior Exhibitor $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 1976. Best of Show Jr. Exhibitor................$5.00 & Rosette 1977. Intermediate Exhibitor $2.50 $2.00 $1.00 1978. Best of Show Inter. Exhibitor............$5.00 & Rosette 1979. Senior Exhibitor $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 1980. Best of Show Sr. Exhibitor................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 497 – Personal Appearance Awards Class 1981.

1982.

1983.

DO NOT ENTER Cash awards furnished by the Kiwanis Club

Top Junior Model................................................$30.00 Top Intermediate Model.....................................$30.00 Top Senior Model...............................................$30.00

Section 498 – Style Show

Judged Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

To encourage youth to experience individual personal accomplishments. This is an opportunity that offers exhibitors an opportunity to style one project that is also entered in section 490, 495 or 496. ALL GARMENTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ORIGINAL DISPLAY AREA FOLLOWING THE STYLE SHOW. A written description should be on a separate piece of paper and must be submitted with fair entry.

Class PREMIUMS 1984. Junior Exhibitor A........$3.00 1985. Intermediate Exhibitor B........$2.50 1986. Senior Exhibitor C........$2.00

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Section 499 – Home Arts

Only one exhibit per class. Exhibitor is limited to 5 exhibits in this section. Must be sewn article either by hand or machine.

Class PREMIUMS 1987. Stuffed Animals (sections 499 thru 506) 1988. Dolls & Clothes A.......$3.00 1989.

Purses B.......$2.00 1990. Pillows (not needlework C.......$1.00

or macramé) 1991. Wall Hangings 1992. Holiday Items 1993. Stenciling (sewn kinds) 1994. Others (Cannot fit in 1987-1993) 1995. Best of Show....................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 500 – Fleece Articles Junior Exhibitors, 10 yrs. & under

Exhibitors are limited to 5 exhibits in Fleece sections.

Articles can be tied or sewn, but must be made out of fleece material.

Class 1996. Fleece blanket 1997. Fleece pillow 1998. Fleece hat or scarf 1999. Fleece mittens or slippers 2000. Fleece clothing 2001. Fleece, other (Cannot fit in 1996-2000) 2002. Best of Show....................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 501 – Fleece Articles Intermediate Exhibitors, 11 to 13 yrs.

Same classes as Section 500

Section 502 – Fleece Articles Senior Exhibitors, 14 to 19 yrs.

Same classes as Section 500

Section 504 – Quilting

Class 2010.

2011.

2012.

2013.

2014.

2015.

2016.

2017.

Only one exhibit per class, exhibitor is limited to 5 exhibits in this section.

Quilted Potholder Quilted Clothing (vest, etc.)

Quilts for Bed (machine pieced & quilted) Quilted Wall Hangings Quilted Pillow Quilted Holiday Item Other Quilted Item (machine pieced & quilted) Best of Show....................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 505 – Needlework

Only one exhibit per class, exhibitor is limited to 5 exhibits in this section.

Class 2018. Counted Cross Stitch 2019. Crewel

2020. Needlepoint 2021. Punch Needle 2022. Latch Hook 2023. Embroidery (Stamped) 2024. Candlewicking 2025. Chicken Scratch (Teneriffe) 2026. Swedish Weaving 2027. Lace Net Darning 2028. Others (Cannot fit in 2018-2027) 2029. Best of Show....................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 506 – Home Design

Class 2030.

Only one entry in this section.

Notebooks or poster that are self explanatory.

This section is to encourage youth to explore creative home decorating.

Educational exhibit (showing furniture arrangement, home accessories, storage space, study center plans, etc.)

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DEPARTMENT 61

YOUTH CULINARY ARTS FOOD, NUTRITION, FITNESS

Judged Sunday of fair between 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

All exhibitors must show a result of their exhibitor’s goals in this project area. Every exhibit must include a 3” x 5” card or folder explaining (a) reason for exhibit (goal) (b) what was done (c) what was learned.

Recipe must accompany exhibit if a prepared food is included. Exhibitor must bring entire cake, pie, main dish, etc. A portion will be cut by the judge. Educational exhibit may be a poster 11” x 14” or display box of three dimensional exhibit not larger than 14” H x 12” W x 12” L in total. Exhibits released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. & 12 noon.

PREMIUMS Exhibitor limited to 2 classes per (sections 508 thru 513) Section in sections 508, 509 & 510 A....$2.50

B....$2.00

C....$1.50

Section 508 – Basic Food and Nutrition

Class 2050.

2051.

2052.

2053.

2054.

2055.

2056.

2057.

Collection of Family Recipes. Include food from 5 food groups Physical Fitness. Explain (a) how an activity or exercise has made you more fit or (b) a nutrition tip for people involved in sport.

Good Nutrition. Show the 5 food groups necessary for good health.

Microwave Cooking. Display a project cooked in the microwave. Tell how it is different from one baked in a conventional oven.

Functions of a nutrient. Show the importance of one nutrient and analyze the major source of that nutrient in an individual’s diet.

Compare nutrient needs. Explain how and why the food needs of two individuals may be different.

Related exhibit. Not fitting Class 2050 thru 2055.

Best of Show.................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 509 – Food Preparation

Class 2058. Substitutions in baked product. Compare the quality

of a baked product made with and without substitutes

for one or more ingredients.

2059. Function of ingredients. Feature a baked product and

describe the function of some of the ingredients.

2060. Function of steps in baking. Describe the importance

of some of the steps in making the baked product.

2061. Conventional vs. other methods. Compare quality

and time to bake a product in a conventional oven

with another method (microwave, camp cooking, etc.).

2062. Foreign, regional cultural product. Prepare the food

product with a description of its origin and recipe.

2063. Related exhibit. Not fitting in Class 2058 thru 2062.

2064. Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Class 2065.

2066.

2067.

2068.

2069.

2070.

2071.

2072.

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Section 510 – Consumer Behavior and Food Service Nutritious snack for less than $.25 per serving. Show cost of ingredients.

Label and cost information. Compare nutrition information on labels and cost information per serving of two similar food items.

Convenience food vs. home prepared counterpart.

Compare the cost and quality of these. Include recipe for home prepared item.

Restaurant meal. Compare cost of purchased meal with a similar home prepared meal.

Fast food meal. Show nutritious menus for a day which includes one fast food meal.

Place setting. Devise an attractive setting for a special meal. Provide an explanation for choice of food as well.

Related exhibit. Not fitting class 2065 thru 2070.

Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 511 – Baked Product

Only one exhibit per class. Exhibitors are limited to 3 exhibits in this section Juniors – 10 yrs. & under

Class 2073. Cakes 2074. Breads, Sweet 2075. Breads, Yeast 2076. Pies 2077. Brownies (3) 2078. Cupcakes (3) 2079. Nutritious Snack (do not frost) 2080. Dropped Cookies (3) 2081. Cut Out Cookies (3) 2082. Non-Bake Cookies (3) 2083. Other (cannot fit in class 2073 thru 2082) 2084. Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 512

Intermediates 11 to 13 yrs.

Same classes and limits as section 511

Section 513

Seniors 14 to 19 yrs.

Same classes and limits as section 511

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Section 514 – Cake Decorating

A notebook must accompany exhibit.

PREMIUMS It must be added to each year that the (sections 514 & 515) exhibitor enters in section 514. Judged A..........$3.00 on design only, cake not required. Base B..........$2.00 may be false. To encourage youth to C..........$1.50 explore creative foods. One exhibit per section.

Class 2085.

2086.

2087.

2088.

2089.

2090.

Novice Decorated cake using beginner techniques.

Best of Show Novice......................$5.00 and Rosette Intermediate Decorated cake showing more advanced work than previous years.

Best of Show Intermediate.............$5.00 and Rosette Advanced Decorated cake showing more advanced work than previous years.

Best of Show Advanced.................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 515 – Gingerbread Houses

A notebook must accompany exhibit. It must be added to each year that the exhibitor enters in section 515. To encourage youth to explore creative foods. One exhibit per section.

Class 2091. Novice Gingerbread House using beginner techniques.

2092. Best of Show Novice.......................$5.00 and Rosette 2093. Intermediate Gingerbread House using more

advanced work then previous years.

2094. Best of Show Intermediate..............$5.00 and Rosette 2095. Advanced Gingerbread House using more advanced

work than previous years.

2096. Best of Show Advanced..................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 516 – Candy Making

Limit one entry per section Class PREMIUMS 2100. Beaten (fudge, penuche, divinity) A.........$2.50 2101. Brittle (peanut, toffee, almond) B.........$2.00 2102. Molded Chocolate C.........$1.50

(solid or filled centers) 2103. Pulled (salt water or molasses taffy) 2104. Poured (layered candy) 2105. Molded (hollow) 2106. Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 518 – Outdoor Meals

To encourage youth to explore alternate food preparation.

Limit one entry per section.

Class PREMIUMS 2107. Packed picnic basket A.......$3.00

with menu, omit food.

B.......$2.00

Method of food storage C.......$1.00

must be explained.

2108. One piece of homemade equipment to use on a

campfire (buddy burner, charcoal stove, box oven, etc.).

2109. A notebook or poster providing information related

to outdoor meals.

2110. Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

FOOD PRESERVATION One entry per section

Section 519 – Canning

All canned good must be correctly processed. Low acid vegetables and meats must be pressure canned. Fruits, pickled products, tomatoes, jams and jellies must be water bath canned. Jars should be exhibited with both lid and band on. Label all exhibits with contents and dates.

Class PREMIUMS 2111.

3 jars of 3 different fruits (sections 519 thru 521)

or vegetables, may be mixed.

A.......$2.00 2112.

3 jars of 3 different jams or jellies.

B.......$1.75 2113.

2 different pickles and 1 relish.

C.......$1.50 2114.

3 jars of meat – 3 different kinds 2115.

Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 520 – Freezing

Plastic containers must be uniform, each one labeled. Total exhibit must be in a plastic bag and fastened. Poster showing equipment used and steps followed must accompany project.

The food entry should be taken home the day of judging, in place of the frozen entry the exhibitor must leave the poster and a photo or a drawing of the food exhibit removed.

Class 2116. Novice – 3 packages, 3 different fruits or

3 different freezer jams and jellies.

2117. Intermediate – 3 packages, 3 different vegetables.

2118. Advanced – a variety of 3 prepared main dishes

labeled with directions for baking or reheating.

2119. Best of Show....................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 521 – Food Drying

All herbs must be intended for cooking purposes and be removed from stem. There must be at least 1⁄2 cup of dried product. Exhibit must be labeled with contents & date.

Class 2120. Novice – 1 jar of dried fruit or vegetable.

2121. Intermediate – 1 jar of dried fruit or vegetable.

2122. Advanced – 3 jars of 3 different dried products (1 jar

each of fruit, meat and vegetable).

2123. Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 62 YOUTH FINE ARTS

To encourage youth to develop artistic skills.

Judged Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Exhibits released Sunday following fair from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon only one entry per class in sections 523 thru 532

Section 523 – Music

Class PREMIUMS 2130. Composition, exhibit words (sections 523 thru 532)

or music on A..........$2.00

11” x 14” poster B..........$1.50

C..........$1.00 2131. Special Arrangements, exhibit music on

11” x 14” poster 2132. Music Notebook & Educational

exhibit or poster 2133. Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 524 – Drawing and Painting Must be substantially matted or mounted Juniors 10 yrs. & under

Class 2134.

Pencil 2135.

Charcoal 2136. Pastel, Chalk 2137. Acrylic 2138. Oil Painting 2139. Water Color 2140. Ink, Scratch Board 2141. Other (Cannot fit in 2134 through 2140) 2142. Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 525 – Drawing & Painting Intermediates 11 to 13 years (same classes as section 524)

Section 526 – Drawing & Painting Seniors 14 to 19 yrs. (same classes as section 524)

Section 527 – Creative Writing

Class 2143.

2144.

2145.

To encourage youth to develop language and writing skills Juniors 10 yrs. & under Poetry, exhibit poem on 11” x 14” poster Prose, exhibit short story on 11” x 14” poster Best of Show..........................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 528 Creative Writing

Intermediates 11 to 13 yrs. (same classes as section 527)

Section 529 – Creative Writing Seniors 14 – 19 yrs. (same classes as section 527)

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Section 530 – 3 Dimensional Fine Arts Class 2146.

2147.

2148.

2149.

Juniors 10 yrs. & under

Clay (hand built or wheel thrown) Sculpture (carved or constructed) Weaving, original Best of Show..........................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 531 – 3 Dimensional Fine Arts Intermediates 11 to 13 yrs. (same classes as section 530)

Section 532 – 3 Dimensional Fine Arts Seniors 14 to 19 yrs. (same classes as section 530)

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DEPARTMENT 63 YOUTH FOLK ARTS

Folk arts released Sunday following fair from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Section 540 -Woodworking

(No projects pre-assembled or from kits) Judged Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Woodworking gift certificates are sponsored by Home Builders Association of Midland

PREMIUMS Class A B C 2160. Junior 10 yrs. & under $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

(exhibit articles made) 2161. Best of Show Junior.......................$5.00 and Rosette 2162. Intermediate 11–13 yrs. $3.50 $2.50 $1.50

1 article 2163. Best of Show Intermediate.............$5.00 and Rosette 2164. Senior 14-19 yrs. 1 article $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 2165. Best of Show Senior......................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 541 – Caning

(Caned article must be completed with refinished furniture) Class A B C 2166. Exhibit article caned $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 2167. Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 542 – Refinishing of Furniture

(exhibit article refinished) Class A B C 2168. Junior 10 yrs. & under $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 2169. Intermediate 11-13 yrs.

2170. Senior 14-19 yrs.

2171. Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 543 – Upholstery

Class

A B C 2172. Display article upholstered $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 2173. Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 544 – Collective Hobbies

Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Collections must be added to annually and must have at least one half of exhibit new. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in this section. Each entry must have card attached to explain about your collection.

Class PREMIUMS 2174.

Coins A.........$3.00 2175.

Stamps B.........$2.00 2176.

Shells C.........$1.00 2177. Others (not more than 10 articles) 2178. Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 545 – Leathercraft

Judged Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Class PREMIUMS 2180. Junior 10 yrs. & under A B C

(1 or more articles) $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 2181. Intermediate 11-13 yrs.

(1 article) $3.50 $2.50 $1.50 2182. Senior 14-19 yrs.

(1 article) $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 2183. Best of Show....................................$5.00 and Rosette

550 – Creative Crafts

Junior 10 years and under Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:00 a. to 2:00 p.m.

Classes 2187, 2194 & 2198 encourage youth to explore the artistic use of materials. Projects must have hangers on back if it hangs on the wall. Only one exhibit per class, except other. Exhibitors are limited to a total of 5 Creative Crafts.

Class 2184. Sculpture, paper mache, bread dough, etc.

2185. Carving, wood, soap, PREMIUMS

styrofoam, etc. (sections 550 thru 560) 2186. Plaster Crafts

A.....$3.00 2187. Metal Crafts, B......$2.00

tin punch, copper C......$1.00 tooling, etc.

2188. Pictures, Paint by Number 2189. String Art (kites, macrame, etc.)

2190. Pom-Pom Crafts, Felt Crafts 2191. Candle 2192. Basketry (includes Woven Mats) 2193. Flowers, paper, dip glaze, silk flowers, dried flowers) 2194. Jewelry 2195. Scrap or Throw Away Crafts 2196. Models from Kits 2197. Stenciling (not sewn) 2198. Sand Art 2199. Country Painting (oil, acrylic, wood, tin, paper, etc.)

2200. Wood Burning 2201. Wreaths (not holiday) 2202. Paper Craft 2203. Stained Glass 2204. Other (cannot fit in class 2184 thru 2203) 2205. Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 551 – Creative Crafts Intermediates 11 to 13 yrs. (same classes as section 550)

Section 552 – Creative Crafts Seniors 14 to 19 years. (same classes as section 550)

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Section 553 – Holiday Crafts

Juniors 10 years and under Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To encourage youth to expand their knowledge of artistic use of materials. Only one exhibit per class, accept Other. Exhibitors limited to a total of 5 Holiday Crafts.

Class 2207. Wood Items (painted, decorated, etc.)

2208. Wreaths (pine cone, grapevine, cloth, etc.)

2209. Ornaments 2210. Angels and Dolls 2211.

Centerpieces (not floral) 2212. Wall Hangings (not wreaths) 2213. Trees (pine cone, grapevine, novelty) 2214. Gift Wrapping (creative) 2215. Paper Craft 2216. Other (cannot fit in Class 2207 thru 2215) 2217. Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 554 – Holiday Crafts Intermediates 11 to 13 yrs. (same classes as section 553)

Section 555 – Holiday Crafts Seniors 14 – 19 yrs. (same classes as section 553)

Section 556 – Ceramics – Stained

Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Only one entry in this section using a stain process for finished ceramics.

Class 2220. Junior, 10 yrs. & under (exhibit article made) 2221. Intermediate 11-13 yrs. (exhibit article made) 2222. Senior 14-19 yrs. (exhibit article made 2223. Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 557 – Ceramics – Glazed Class 2224.

2225.

2226.

2227.

Only one entry in this section with glaze or undercoat technique.

Junior 10 yrs. & under (exhibit article made) Intermediate 11-13 yrs. (exhibit article made) Senior 14-19 yrs. (exhibit article made) Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 558 – Ceramics – Air Brushing Class 2228.

2229.

2230.

2231.

(only one entry in this section)

Junior 10 yrs. & under (exhibit article made) Intermediate 11-13 yrs. (exhibit article made) Senior 14-19 yrs. (exhibit article made) Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

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Section 560 – Pioneer Arts & Crafts

Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All exhibits in this division must have card attached indicating how long exhibitor has been spinning, weaving, etc. as well as age and a brief description of materials and procedures used in constructing project. One entry allowed per class.

Class 2232. Hand Spun Wool 2233. Hand Spun Yarn 2234. Woven Garment (clothing article, using 100% hand

spun yarn) 2235. Woven Non-Garment (using 100% hand spun yarn) 2236. Knitted Project, using hand spun yarn 2237. Crocheted Project, using hand spun yarn 2238. Hand Sewn article 2239. Home decoration made from natural materials

(pinecones, reeds, etc.)

2240. Hand made soap 2241. Hand made laundry soap 2242. Hand Dipped Candles 2243. Best of Show...................................$5.00 and Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 64

YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY

Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All photographs must have been taken since the previous fair and must be the exhibitor’s own photo.

You may not reproduce someone else’s photo. Dry mount photographs on mat board cut appropriately to create an image of a frame around the photo which will allow all edges of the photo to be visible. Size and color of the mat should be appropriate for the photo being mounted. Do not cut a frame out of the mat and place photograph behind the cut frame. Precut mats and foam board are not appropriate matting materials. Mat board may not exceed 16” x 20” for sections 565 thru 567.

Mat board should not exceed 11” x 14” for sections 568 thru 573. Photos may be mounted either horizontally or vertically. Do not frame photos. No lettering on front of mount. Exhibitors are limited to one entry per class in sections 565,566, & 567 and are limited to 5 entries per section in sections 568 thru 573. Any type of camera may be used to take photographs. Photos should not be edited or digitally enhanced unless entered under class 2271, Special Effects.

Section 565 – Four Prints

Juniors 10 yrs. & under Class PREMIUMS 2260. Color (4 prints) (sections 565 thru 573) 2261. Black & White (4 prints) A............$3.00 2262. Best of Show....$5.00 & Rosette B............$2.00

C............$1.00

Section 566 – Four Prints Intermediates 11 to 13 yrs. (same classes as section 565)

Section 567 – Four Prints Seniors 14 to 19 yrs. (same classes as section 565)

Section 568 - Single Enlargement – Color Photo size 5” x 7” or 8” x 10” Juniors 10 yrs. & Under

Class 2263. Scenic/Landscape 2264. Birds, Fish or Animals 2265. People 2266. Human Interest 2267. Sports & Recreation 2268. Night Scenes 2269. Still Life 2270. Abstracts 2271. Special Effects (Includes photoshopping) 2272. Other (cannot fit in classes 2263 thru 2271.)

2273. Best of Show..................................$5.00 and Rosette

Section 571 – Single Enlargement – Black & White Juniors 10 yrs. & under (same classes as section 568)

Section 572 – Single Enlargement – Black & White Intermediates 11 to 13 yrs. (same classes as section 568)

Section 573 – Single Enlargement Black & White Seniors 14 to 19 yrs. (same classes as Section 568)

Section 574 – Memory Pages

To encourage youth to express themselves in innovative way.

Three or more pages of photos mounted and displayed in a creative manner.

PREMIUMS Class A......$5.00 B....$4.00 C.....$3.00 2280.

Junior Exhibitor 2281. Best of Show Junior Exhibitor.............$5.00 & Rosette 2282. Intermediate Exhibitor 2283.

Best of Show Intermediate Exhibitor...........$5.00 & Rosette 2284. Senior Exhibitor 2285. Best of Show Senior Exhibitor............$5.00 & Rosette

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Intermediates 11 to 13 yrs. (same classes as section 568)

Seniors 14 to 19 yrs. (same classes as section 568)

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YOUTH AGRICULTURE

Judged opening Sunday of fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. except Beekeeping which is judged Sunday from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.

Exhibits released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. & 12 noon. Only one entry per class in Sections 580 thru 582.

Section 580 – Crops

Class PREMIUMS 2290. Wheat, 1 peck any variety (sections 580 thru 582) 2291. Oats, 1 peck, any variety A.........$2.00 2292. Barley, 1 peck, any variety B.........$1.50 2293. Rye, 1 peck, any variety C.........$1.00 2294. Corn, 10 ears, any variety (from previous year.)

2295. Sunflower, head 2296. Any other not listed above 2297. Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 581 – Field Crops other than Grains

Class 2299. Navy Beans, 1 peck, any variety (from previous year’s crop).

2300. Soy Beans, 1 peck, any variety (from previous year’s crop).

2301. Navy Beans, 6 vines, pods attached.

2302. Soy Beans, 6 vines, pods attached.

2303. Sugar Beets, 6 beets, remove tops.

2304. Potatoes, 1 peck, any variety.

2305. Three corn stalks (ears attached, roots removed).

2306. Colored Beans, 1 peck, any variety (from previous

year’s crop).

2307. Colored Beans, 6 vines, pods attached.

2308. Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 582 – Crop Science

Class 2310.

2311.

To encourage youth to explore the science of agriculture.

Educational exhibit showing experiments on crop production, or other educational activities.

Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

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Section 585 – Beekeeping

Judged Sunday from noon until 2:00 p.m.

Class PREMIUMS 2312. Two one-pound jars of (sections 585, 586) extracted honey A.......$3.00 2313. Two sections of cut comb honey B.......$2.00 2314. Two sections of other comb honey C.......$1.00 2315. One pound wax 2316. Beekeeping – Mounted flowers and leaves of honey

plants on a 14” x 22 “ bristol board panel (use 10 or

more flowers) 2317. Best of Show Honey...........................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 586 – Maple Syrup

Class 2320. One pint Maple Syrup, light 2321. One pint Maple Syrup, dark 2322. Best of Show Maple Syrup.................$5.00 & Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 67

YOUTH FLORICULTURE

Judged Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Exhibits brought in Thursday during judging time. Floriculture released Sunday following fair from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Between sections 600, 601 and 602 exhibitors are limited to only 10 displays. Only one per class.

Section 600 – Annuals

Class PREMIUMS 2400. Aster, 3 blossoms (sections 600, 601, 602) 2401. Ageratum, 3 stems A.......$2.00 2402. Calendula, 3 stems B.......$1.50 2403. Celosia (Cockscomb), C.......$1.00 2 stems 2404. Cleome (spider plant), 3 stems 2405. Cosmos, 3 stems 2406. Sunflower, 1 stem 2407. Marigold (African), 3 blossoms 2408. Marigold (French), 3 blossoms 2409. Marigold (Dwarf), 3 blossoms 2410. Nasturtium, 3 blossoms 2411. Petunias, 3 stems 2412. Petunias, Ruffled, 3 stems 2413. Petunias, Double, 3 stems 2414. Impatiens, 3 stems 2415. Salvia, 3 spikes 2416. Snapdragon, 3 stems 2417. Verbena, 3 stems 2418. Viola (Pansy, 3 blossoms 2419. Zinnia (large), 3 blossoms 2420. Zinnia (small), 6 blossoms 2421. Wax Begonias, 3 stems 2422. Any Other Annual, 3 stems & foliage

(cannot fit in classes 2400 thru 2421) 2423. Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 601 – Hardy Herbaceous Perennials

Class 2430.

2431.

2432.

2433.

2434.

2435.

2436.

2437.

2438.

2439.

2440.

2441.

2442.

2443.

2444.

2445.

2446.

2447.

2448.

Chrysanthemums, 3 sprays Daisy, Shasta, 3 stems Gaillardia (Blanket Flowers), 3 stems Hollyhocks, 3 stems Hemerocallis (Day Lily), 2 spikes Phlox (one color), 3 spikes Hibiscus, 1 bloom Columbine, 3 stems Coreopsis, 3 stems Dianthus, 3 stems Coneflower, 3 stems Hosta, 3 stems Balloon Flower, 3 stems Black-eyed Susans, 3 stems Lambs-ear, 2 stems with foliage Butterfly Bush, 3 stems Rose, 1 stem & foliage Any Others, 2 stems & foliage (cannot fit in classes 2430 thru 2446) Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Class 2450.

2451.

2452.

2453.

2454.

2455.

2456.

2457.

2458.

2459.

Section 602– Lilies, Dahlias & Tuberous-rooted Begonias Lily, Asiatic, 1 spike Lily, Tigrinum (Tiger Lily), 1 spike Lily, Oriental, 1 spike Dahlia, Decorative or informal-decorative, 1 spike Dahlia, Cactus or Semi-Cactus, 1 bloom Miniature Dahlia, 2 to 4 inches, 2 blooms Dahlia, Pompom, 3 blooms 2” or less Tuberous-rooted Begonias, 1 bloom Others (cannot fit in classes 2450 thru 2457) Best of Show............................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 603 – Gladiolus

(only one entry per class except others) Class PREMIUMS 2460. White or Cream, 3 spikes (sections 603 thru 608) 2461. Yellow, 3 spikes A........$3.00 2462. Orange, 3 spikes B.......$2.00 2463. Red, 3 spikes C.......$1.00 2464. Pink, 3 spikes 2465. Rose, 3 spikes 2466, Lavender, 3 spikes 2467.

Blue or Purple, 3 spikes 2468. Mixed Colors, 3 spikes 2469. Others (cannot fit in classes 2460 thru 2468) 2470. Best of Show.......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 604 – Bouquets Class 2472.

2473.

2474.

(only one entry per class)

Bouquet annuals (5 or more varieties of annuals appropriately displayed) Bouquet perennials (5 or more varieties of perennials appropriately displayed) Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 605 – Arrangements

(only one entry per class) Class 2476. Dining Table 2477. Buffet or Mantle 2478. Tints & Tones 2479. Dried 2480. Holiday 2481. Miniature (6” & under) 2482. Silk 2483. Unusual or Toy Container 2484. Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 606 – Corsages

(only one entry per class) Class 2486. Dried 2487. Live 2488. Silk 2489. Holiday 2490. Best of Show.......................................$5.00 & Rosette

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(only one entry per class) Class 2492. House plants – This class includes both flowering and

foliage plants that can live in a house year ’round. May

be only exhibited once.

2493. Indoor bulbs, corms, tubers, etc.

2494. Dish gardens and terrariums.

2495. Ornamentals – trees, shrubs, nursery stock, etc.

2496. Educational Exhibit of a project related to flowers and

ornamentals such as propagation, pruning, forcing, etc.

2497. Home Landscape – Educational exhibit and poster

showing skills learned in project.

2498. Natural Beauty – Educational exhibit and poster

showing inventory maps of exhibitors or other

landscaped grounds.

2499. Patio Plants 8” or smaller combination pot (annuals, 3

plants or more).

2500. Patio Plants 9” or larger combination pot (annuals, 5

plants or more).

2501. Best of Show.......................................$5.00 & Rosette

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DEPARTMENT 68

YOUTH HORTICULTURE

Judged opening Sunday of fair 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Exhibits released Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. or can be left at discretion of exhibitor. Exhibit to consist of vegetables.

Filler may be used to bring vegetables to top of container.

Section 612 – Garden & Horticultural Products

(container of your choice) Class PREMIUMS 2520. Beginner – 6 or more varieties.

A........$4.00 2521. Junior – 8 or more varieties, B........$3.00 2522. Advanced – 10 or more varieties.

C........$2.00 2523. Best of Show.....................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 613 – Vegetable & Garden Crops

Exhibitors limited to a total of 5 entries in Section 613.

Only one entry per class except other.

Class PREMIUMS 2524. Five carrots (remove tops) A......$2.00 2525. Five cucumbers (pickling or slicers) B.......$1.50 2526. Five tomatoes (ripe or green) C.......$1.00 2527. Five peppers.

2528. Five beets (remove tops) 2529. Five onions 2530. Five ears sweet corn 2531. Twelve small tomatoes (cherry, etc., must all be same variety) 2532. Twelve beans (green, yellow or lima) 2533. Pumpkin 2534. Potatoes (5) 2535. Cabbage 2536. Squash 2537. Any Other Vegetable (Cannot fit in 2524 through 2536) 2538. Best of Show.....................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 614 – Summer Squash Exhibit

Exhibitors limited to 1 entry per class in Section 614.

Class PREMIUMS 2540. Judged on number A...$3.00 B $2.00 C $1.00

of varieties, quality and attractiveness of exhibit 2541. Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 615 – Ornamental Exhibit

Class PREMIUMS

A...$3.00 B..$2.00 C...$1.00 2543. Judged on number of varieties quality and

attractiveness of exhibit 2544. Best of Show.....................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 616 – Herbs

Exhibitors limited to one entry per class in Section 616.

Class PREMIUMS 2546.

Container, dried A.....$2.00

(small baby food jar) B.....$1.50 2547. Fresh-cut on plate C....$1.00 2548. Potted live plant 2549. A creative display of herbs 2550. Potpourri 2551. Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 618 – Plant Science

To encourage youth to explore various plant sciences.

Class PREMIUMS 2553. Basic Plant Science A $1.50 B $1.25 C $1.00

Educational Exhibit, Exhibit and poster, showing parts

of seeds, germination, seed collections, etc.

Section 619 – Fruits and Nuts

Exhibitors limited to 1 entry per class in Section 619.

Class PREMIUMS 2556. 1 quart container of nuts A....$2.00 2557. 1 plate of fruit (grown) B....$1.50 2558. Melon (any kind) C....$1.00 2559. Educational Exhibit, notebook and poster

on small fruits, tree fruits, nuts, pruning, etc.

DEPARTMENT 69 YOUTH SCIENCES

Judged opening Sunday of fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Only one entry per section. Projects released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon.

Section 625 – Electrical Science

Class A B C 2562.

Junior Electrician, $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

10 yrs. & under exhibit articles made 2563.

Intermediate Electrician, $3.00 $2.50 $2.00

11-13 yrs. exhibit articles made 2564.

Senior Electrician $3.00 $2.50 $2.00

14-19 yrs. Exhibit articles made 2565.

Electronics, Educational $4.00 $3.00 $2.00

Exhibit Posters or articles made showing Basics of

electrical circuits, amplifiers, super heterodyne

receiver, etc.

Section 626 – Computer Science

Class A B C 2568. Junior 10 yrs. & under $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 2569. Intermediate 11-13 yrs. (sections 626 thru 631) 2570. Senior 14-19 yrs.

Section 627 – Aerospace & Aviation

Class 2572.

Class 2574.

2575.

2576.

2577.

Class 2579.

Class 2581.

Exhibit an experiment or demonstration of aerodynamics, aviation or aerospace or a study of any aspect of the space program.

Section 628 – Rocketry Beginning skill level – a single stage rocket.

Intermediate skill level – 2 or 3 stage rocket.

Advanced skill level – self designed & tested rocket.

Poster or exhibit related to rocketry.

Section 629 – Life Science A poster and/or exhibit relating to your choice of science (paleontology, archeology, biology)

Section 630 – Astronomy A poster or exhibit relating to an aspect of astronomy such as; star charts, making of a telescope, astrological observations, etc.

Section 631 – Other Science Related Projects

Class 2583. An exhibit or demonstration not related to above

sections. For example, robotics, alternative power sources.

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DEPARTMENT 70

YOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES

All sections in this department are judged opening Sunday of fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Released Sunday following fair between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon. To encourage youth to explore basic plant science.

All posters should be 14” x 22” or not larger than a tri-fold.

Only one entry per section.

Section 640 - Basic Conservation

Posters containing protected flowers will not be judged.

Photographs may be used.

Class PREMIUMS 2590. Forestry, 1st year., 8 varieties of (sections 640 & 641)

pressed and mounted leaves A......$3.00 2591. Forestry, 2nd year, identify B......$2.00

hardwoods and softwoods and C......$1.00

different uses for each wood. At least 8 specimens.

2592. Forestry, 3rd year, fruit trees with twig

identified, at least 4 specimens.

2593. Bird pictures, at least 8 species, labeled & mounted.

2594. Common weeds, at least 8 specimens labeled 2595. Common weeds, with seed, at least 8 specimens labeled.

2596. Wild flowers, early spring woodland, at least 6 specimens.

2597. Wild flowers, summer and late summer, field and

roadside, at least 8 specimens 2598. Other at least 6 specimens.

Section 641 – Basic Environmental Conservation and Air

Class 2600.

Educational exhibit or poster and workbook showing results of surveys, air pollution or other activity.

Section 642 – Rocks & Minerals

To encourage youth to explore and enhance their knowledge of minerals.

Class 2602. Project 1 (exhibit 20

Michigan specimens) Must be labeled.

2603. Project 2 (exhibit 40

specimens) 10 from other states. Must be labeled.

2604. Project 3 (exhibit 6 samples of raw mineral and product.) Must be labeled.

2605. Advance Project (educational exhibit showing project outline, or skills in tumbling, mounting, displaying, etc.)

A $2.00 $2.00 $3.00 $3.00

B $1.50 $1.50 $2.00 $2.00

C $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Section 643 – Entomology

To encourage youth to expand their knowledge of science related to insects. All insects must be labeled with order and class.

Class PREMIUMS 2608. Junior 10 yrs. & under, A.......$3.00

25 or more insects, B......$2.00

4 orders mounted C......$1.00 2609. Intermediate 11 -13 yrs. 50 or more insects, at least

6 orders mounted.

2610. Seniors 14-19 yrs. additional 50 for each

project year; 100 or more insects. At least

8 orders mounted.

2611.

Special projects, use only one of three projects listed below;

A. Illustration, prepare at least 5 illustrations (any

medium), of insects showing form, habits, life cycle or

other interesting information.

B. Laminations, prepare at least 20 wing laminations,

Including a name for each species.

C. Plastic embedments, prepare at least 5 plastic

embedments of various insects and/or arthropods and

include names & species where possible.

2612. Best of Show......................................$5.00 & Rosette

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YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS

All posters should be 14”x22” or not larger than a tri-fold.

Exhibits released Sunday following fair from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Only one entry per section.

Section 645 – Taxidermy

Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Class

PREMIUMS 2615. Exhibit animal mounted A........$3.00 2616. Exhibit bird mounted.

B........$2.00 2617. Exhibit tanned leather article C........$1.50 2618. Exhibit mounted head or horns, etc.

2619. Best of Show.......................................$5.00 & Rosette

Sections 646 thru 655 are all judged opening Sunday of fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Section 646 – Gun Safety

Judged Sunday opening fair May submit a project for each shooting sport youth participated in (trap, skeet, BB gun, .22 cal. Pellet, muzzle loading).

Guidelines available at Extension Office. To encourage youth to demonstrate proper safety skills and accuracy when using the equipment.

Class PREMIUMS 2622. Novice – A B C

exhibit scrapbook of $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

targets properly scored

and poster on gun safety 2623. Intermediate – exhibit $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

scrapbook of targets

properly scored and

shooting records form.

2624. Advanced – exhibit, $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

display, report or video

of any topic in area of

shooting, showing growth

and development of

knowledge from previous

year, scrapbook of targets

properly scored and

shooting records report

(continued from previous

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Section 647 – Archery

To encourage youth to demonstrate proper safety skills and accuracy when using equipment.

Judged Sunday opening fair Class PREMIUMS 2625. Novice – exhibit any or A B C

all shooting material $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

along with shooting

sports story 2626. Intermediate – exhibit $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

any or all shooting

material along with

shooting sports story 2627. Advanced – exhibit $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

score cards from

minimum of 5 shoots,

shooting records

report (continued

from previous year)

and a display, report

or video of any topic

in area of archery,

showing growth and

development of

knowledge from

previous years.

No posters allowed.

Section 648 - Safety Explorer

Notebook or workbook may not be exhibited alone.

Class PREMIUMS 2629.

Fire Prevention A....$2.00

(educational exhibit or poster B....$1.50

showing fire hazards or fire C....$1.00

safety improvement.)

2630. Safety in the home (educational exhibit or poster

showing home hazards or home safety protection.)

2631. Farm safety (educational exhibit showing hazards or

farm safety practices.)

2632. Bicycle safety (educational exhibit showing one phase

of project, parts of bicycles, maintenance adjustments,

traffic lanes, etc.)

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Section 649 – Emergency Preparedness

Notebooks may not be exhibited.

All posters 11” x 14” minimum Class PREMIUMS 2635. Emergency A B

Preparedness – Poster $2.00 $1.50

or article showing

emergency food

supplies, emergency

telephone calls, health

needs, home and farm

priorities, etc.

2636. First aid – medical self $2.00 $1.50

help, first aid kits, poster

or articles made showing

bandages, splinting

artificial respiration, etc.

2637. Weather project – $2.00 $1.50

educational exhibit

(poster on weather

observation, weather

station, weather

instruments, etc.

2638. Group exhibit – $3.00 $2.50

Educational exhibit

(poster or articles

made related to

project activity chosen

in Emergency

Preparedness, First

Aid or Weather.

Class 2640.

2641.

2642

C $1.00

Section 653 – Management

$1.00

$1.00

$2.00

Section 650 – Challenge Educational exhibit or poster and work book relating to some phase of project (trip story, trip planning, carving, survival, map and compass, etc.)

Pioneer and Indian Skills – make items from natural materials such as a bow drill, birchbark ladle, moccasins, snowshoes, carved spoon. Label items.

Foods and Nutrition pertaining to Challenge – such as menu planning, drying foods, etc.

Section 651 – Sports

Section 652 – Social Recreation

Class PREMIUMS 2649. Educational A.....$3.00

exhibit (poster or B.....$2.00

exhibit related to project.

C.....$1.00

(such as games kit, homemade games, etc.)

To encourage youth to expand their knowledge of healthy physical exercise.

PREMIUMS A....$2.00 B... $1.50 C...$1.00 Class 2644. Golf – Educational exhibit or poster on scoring

equipment, golf course care, etc.

2645. Snowmobile – Educational exhibit or poster showing

some phase of project (clothing, safety rules, care of

machine, map showing trails, etc.)

2646. Skiing – Educational exhibit or poster showing some

phase of project (equipment, clothing, learning skills, etc.)

2647. Others (baseball, etc.)

Class PREMIUMS 2651. Spotlight on Management A.....$2.00

– educational exhibit or B.....$1.50

workbook and poster showing C.....$1.00

one or more phases of the project (decision making,

identifying and proper use of resources, etc.)

2652. Money In Your Life – record book and poster

or exhibit showing money management.

Section 654 – Self Determined Projects

(notebooks may not be exhibited alone) Class PREMIUMS 2654. Education exhibit A....$2.00

related to project selected B....$1.50

(poster or article made C....$1.00

showing a skill or learning experience)

Section 655 – Passport to Understanding

Class PREMIUMS 2656. Country Study- (classes 2656,

Educational Exhibit 2657 & 2658)

(notebook & poster or A.....$2.00

exhibits showing B.....$1.50

activities, correspondence, C.....$1.00

books or recipes, maps, games, clothing, of country, etc.)

2657. United Nations – Educational exhibit (notebook and

poster or exhibit showing information on Unicef, flags

and organizations related to United Nations, etc.)

2658.

2659.

Our Michigan Heritage – notebook and poster or exhibit showing family tree, pedigree chart, portrait, etc.

PREMIUMS Group Exhibit – 4 or more exhibitors. (class 2659) Educational exhibit related A....$5.00 to project activity B....$4.00 selected (correspondence, C....$3.00 participation in Sister City of People to People Activities.)

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Judged Saturday preceding fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To encourage youth to develop leadership abilities.

(Group Exhibit entry should be made in the name of group and not an individual. Group should consist of 4 or more members.)

Class PREMIUMS 2661. Display of articles A....$5.00

made, pictures and B....$4.00 illustrations depicting C....$3.00

accomplishments by group

Section 657 – Community Services Project

Judged opening Sunday of fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Class PREMIUMS 2662. Educational Exhibit A....$3.00

(poster or exhibit showing B....$2.00

one or more phases of project C....$1.00

activity (rest home, community

improvement, parks & recreation, etc.)

Section 658 – Engines

Judged opening Sunday of fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Michigan Antique Engine Club will furnish a $50.00 award to the top exhibitor in class 2664 and a $50.00 award to the top exhibitor in class 2665.

Class PREMIUMS 2664. Small Engines A B C

(workbook and display $3.00 $2.00 $1.50

showing what has been

learned – poster, drawing,

display of parts, cutaway, etc.)

2665. Tractor Care & Safety $3.00 $2.00 $1.50

(workbook and display

showing what has been

learned - poster, drawing,

display of parts, cutaway, etc.)

2666. Automotive Care & $3.00 $2.00 $1.50

Safety (workbook and

display showing what has

been learned – poster,

drawing, display of parts, etc.)

2667. Group Exhibit $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

(workbooks and

educational display

showing what has

been learned – poster,

drawing cutaway, display of parts, etc.)

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DEPARTMENT 73

YOUTH DEMONSTRATIONS Only one entry per section, except section 669, 670 & 671

Section 660 – Performing Arts

Judged Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Exhibitor must provide any musical instruments needed.

To encourage youth in personal and social expressive activities.

Class PREMIUMS 2690. Educational Exhibit A.....$3.00

(poster or exhibit related to B.....$2.00

project activity such as song file, C. ...$1.00

puppets, clowning, etc.)

2691. Puppetry, Dance, Mime, etc.

2692. Best of Show (for class 2691)...........$5.00 & Rosette

Section 669 – Clowning

Juniors 10 yrs. & under Only one entry per class.

To encourage youth in personal and social expressive activities.

Judged Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon Class PREMIUMS 2700. Basics of Clowning A......$3.00

(Whiteface, Costume, B......$2.50 Paradeability) C......$2.00 2701. Balloon Sculpture, single 2702. Skit 2703. Props – homemade 2704. Best of Show.....................................$5.00 & Rosette

Section 670 – Clowning

Intermediates 11 - 13 yrs.

(Same classes as Section 669)

Section 671 – Clowning

Seniors 14 - 19 yrs.

(Same classes as Section 669)

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Section 672 – Individual & Team Demonstrations

Teams enter by group name not individuals.

Judged Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

A demonstration will be given by a team of exhibitors or an individual. Each demonstration team will be required to answer questions at the end of the demonstration and will be judged on the basis of the attractiveness of the demonstration, presentation and knowledge of subject matter.

Class PREMIUMS 2710. Junior Demonstration A B C

– for exhibitors 14 yrs. $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

& under 2711. Junior Team $4.00 $3.00 $2.00

Demonstration - for

2 exhibitors 14 yrs. & under 2712. Senior Demonstration $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

– for exhibitors 14 to 19 yrs.

2713. Senior Team $4.00 $3.00 $2.00

Demonstration – for 2

exhibitors 14 to 19 yrs.

Section 674 – Teen Leadership

Floyd Arbor Gleanors will furnish a $50.00 award to the top leadership exhibitor.

Judged Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Class PREMIUMS 2718. All exhibiting teen A.....$3.00

leaders will develop poster B.....$2.00

and workbook relating to teen C.....$1.00

leadership experiences. A

personal interview will help

evaluate teen’s efforts.

Section 675 – Achievement Booth

The Studley Grange will furnish a $50.00 award to the top achievement booth exhibitor.

Judged Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Class PREMIUMS 2721. Advanced Exhibitors A.....$5.00

may exhibit in this section.

B.....$3.00

The exhibit shall portray the C.....$2.00

activities and accomplishments

of the exhibitor during their careers.

2722. Best of Show..................................................Rosette

H P O T N I O H P O T G N R I O R E G R R E A D A D A P A E H L A S’ PHOTOGRY A Midland County Fair -

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Deadline for all exhibits is July 25 regardless of the day of the week it falls on

No changes will be allowed to Departments, sections or classes after close of entries on July 25.

In the event of space limitations Midland County residents will be given preference.

Youth exhibitor showing age will be the age they are or will be this calendar year. Your exhibitor number will be the first initial of your last name and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

Youth Rules and Regulations booklet containing applicable dates and rules for non 4-H youth exhibitors are available at fair office.

Youth exhibitors must pay open class entry fee if they wish to enter the open class, otherwise they are not required to pay an entry fee.

If you are entering Youth Horse or Pony classes you may enter one animal but exhibitor may attach two current negative Coggins papers. If one of the animals that a Coggins paper has been submitted for is unfit for competition, then the other animal is eligible.

No changes in Coggins papers or department, sections or class entries after the July 25th entry deadline.

Youth exhibitors making Youth to Open entries into Open registered horse classes must attach a copy of animals registration papers to youth to open entry form.

Exhibitors may only make youth to open entries for animals. Animal exhibitors entering open classes must have open competition in those classes to be eligible to compete. In sections that are shown by breed there need only be competition in the breed.

One exhibitor per animal. Exhibitors must show their own animal in showmanship classes.

All entries will be placed in A, B or C groups and will receive corresponding ribbons and premiums. The Danish system of judging will be used. An “O” award means outstanding exhibit, it does not increase the cash awarded for an “A” award.

Ribbons and/or rosettes will be awarded in all classes unless otherwise specified. ONLY JUDGES BOOKS will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and Tags are not accepted. ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL. Premium checks must be cashed within 90 days. Any uncashed premium and/or purse checks by end of (1) year from issue date will be considered a donation to the Midland County Fair.

Exhibits must be current work and have been done since last year’s fair unless otherwise noted. Collections must be added to annually and must have at least one half of exhibit new.

Small animal leaders will fill out form provided listing pen and cage needs. Forms may be obtained from Youth Exhibit Office, from fairbook or online at https://4hsmallanimalleade.wixsite.com/4hofMidlandCounty The Market Hog Show is terminal. Any hog shown at the fair must go for slaughter.

All exhibits in the Exhibit Building must be in place by opening Saturday or Sunday of fair depending on judging times, except for flowers. Flowers are to be in place by 9:00 a.m. Thursday of fair week. WHEN EXHIBITS ARE BEING JUDGED IN THE BUILDING SOMEONE MUST PRESENT EXHIBIT TO JUDGING TABLE. Dogs - opening Sunday of fair Eggs - Tuesday of fair week Cats - Friday of fair week NO ANIMALS ALLOWED IN CAMPING OR FOOD CONCESSION AREAS, EXCEPT FOR SERVICE DOGS. Any youth swine, sheep or beef exhibitor who does not show up on time for their respective class will be given a C ribbon and if entered in the auction they will be placed at the end of their species sale order.

No adult will be allowed to assist in show ring except for authorized show personnel.

Exhibitors in market classes must own the animal they are exhibiting.

Any animal stalled or penned must be shown in at least one class. Except for exhibition animals.

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Explain why you should represent Midland County Fair. Include what values or characteristics you could gain or have gained from participating in the Midland Fair, other youth experiences (including years of participating):

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DEADLINE FOR ALL EXHIBITS IS JULY 25 REGARDLESS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK IT FALLS ON.

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IF YOU ARE USING AN ANIMAL THAT HAS BEEN SHOWN IN THE YOUTH DIVISION – DO NOT FILL OUT THIS FORM. Regardless of who shows the animal in open only the youth may make an entry into open with the animal, using the Youth to Open entry form.

Please read the rules of the Department(s) you are entering before making out your entry form and if applicable the stall sheet which corresponds to that Department.

THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE OF DEPARTMENT, SECTIONS OR CLASSES AFTER THE CLOSE OF ENTRIES ON JULY 25TH. If you are entering Horse and/or Pony classes a current copy of each animals negative Coggins test must be attached to this form.

If you are entering registered horse classes a copy of each animal registration papers must be attached to the stall sheet.

Please make a separate entry form for each exhibitor.

Make more copies of this form if needed.

Please make a copy for your records – none will be provided.

Entry forms must be received in the fair office by July 25th. If mailed they must be postmarked no later than July 25th.

All checks and money orders must be made payable to the Midland County Fair.

Midland County Fair, 6905 Eastman, Ave., Midland, MI 48642 Phone: (989) 835-7901 – Fax: (989) 835-2336 – Email: Midlandfair@midlandfair.net Office hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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The Midland Fairgrounds continues a capital campaign to raise money for a new year-round Equestrian Center. The center is part of the master plan for the Midland Fairgrounds to promote growth, economic development, and interest in agriculture in the region and throughout the state of Michigan. As a vital part of the greater Midland area, the Fairgrounds is focused on improving quality of life for residents, while being a vibrant part of all Midland has to offer.

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1. If registered, a copy of horse’s registration papers must be attached to this stall sheet at time of entry. A copy of current negative coggins test must be attached to entry form. Exhibitors should see that animals have the required and suggested immunizations that are available.

2. Horses and ponies are accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. If you arrive between 8:00 p.m. and 12 midnight due to a horse show, please contact Karen Bonham (989-737-7826) for check in and please have documentation from show attended. Horses and ponies will NOT be allowed to be unloaded until they are checked in by the Department Superintendent or committee.

Unloading prior to being checked in can result in being excused to leave. When you arrive on the grounds please enter one of two lanes near the main horse arena for check in, please be prepared with contact information and be able to provide proper identification and coggins paperwork submitted with your entry. Once you have been checked in, you can then stall your horse/pony.

3. All Animals entered must be shown in at least one class. Do not request tack stalls.

4. No refunds after close of entries July 25th. Any false entries may give reason for dismissal and forfeit of entry and stall fees.

5. In case of space limitations, Midland County residents will be given preference.

6. Any exhibitor of a horse or pony that does not have the correct Coggins test on file with the fair office will bear the sole responsibility of any fines assessed by MDARD. 7. Exhibitors using fans may only use industrial grade cage fans.

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STALL SHEET FOR OPEN CLASS BEEF CATTLE (Must accompany your entry form) 1.

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ALL animals animals must must have havean anofficial officialRFID RFIDear eartag. tag. Any exhibitor who is found to be in ALL violation of must MDARD for beef bear the sole responsibility All animals meet tagging specificrequirements breed requirements forwill registration.

Animals are accepted grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of for any fines assessedon bythe MDARD. 8:00 a.m. and 6:00meet p.m.specific breed requirements for registration.

All animals must In case ofare space limitations, be between given preference.

Animals accepted on theMidland groundsCounty openingresidents Sunday will of fair the hours of Animal must bedded 8:00 a.m. andbe 6:00 p.m. in straw or processed shavings. Exhibitors who use tie-outs must clean their area every morning.

In case of space limitations, Midland County residents will be given preference.

No trimming are to stored in the barns.

Animal must chutes be bedded inbe straw or processed shavings. Exhibitors who use tie-outs Exhibitors using fans may only use industrial grade cage fans. must clean their area every morning. th No refunds after close of entries July 25 .

Any false entry may give reason for No trimming chutes are to be stored in the barns. dismissal forfeit entry fee.use industrial grade cage fans.

Exhibitorsand using fansofmay only No refunds after close of entries July 25th. Any false entry may give reason for dismissal and forfeit of entry fee.

No. of Beef Cattle:

Footage Needed:

No. of Beef Calves:

Footage Needed:

Exhibitors Name: Address: City: Phone No. Home:

County: State:

Zip: Work:

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Is there another exhibitor you which to be stalled near? If so, write name here: _________________________ Your request will be accommodated if possible.

Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 8 above.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___________________

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STALL SHEET FOR OPEN CLASS DAIRY CATTLE (Must accompany your entry form) ALL animals must have an official RFID ear tag. Any exhibitor who is found to be in 1. ALL animals must have an official RFID ear tag. violation of MDARD tagging requirements for dairy will bear the sole responsibility 2. Exhibitors have the responsibility to see that all entries have received required and for any fines assessed

by MDARD. suggested immunizations that are available.

2. Exhibitors have the responsibility to see that all entries have received required and 3. Animals are accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of suggested immunizations that are available. a.m. are andaccepted 6:00 p.m.

3. 8:00 Animals on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

4. In case of space limitations, Midland County residents will be given preference.

4.

In case must of space limitations, Midland County residents be given preference.

5. Animal be bedded in straw or processed shavings. will Exhibitors using fans may 5. only Animal must be bedded in straw or processed shavings.

Exhibitors using fans may use industrial grade cage fans. th only use industrial grade cage fans.

6. No refunds after close of entries July 25 . Any false entry may give reason for 6. No refunds after close of entries July 25th. Any false entry may give reason for dismissal and forfeit of entry fee. dismissal and forfeit of entry fee.

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All animals 7. All animals must must meet meet specific specific breed breed requirements requirements for for registration. registration.

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No. of aged bulls:

Footage Needed:

No. of aged cows:

Footage Needed:

No of yearlings:

Footage Needed:

No of calves:

Footage Needed:

Exhibitors Name: Address: City: Phone No. Home:

County: State:

Zip: Work:

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Is there another exhibitor you which to be stalled near? If so, write name here: _________________________ Your request will be accommodated if possible.

6 above.

Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 7 Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___________________

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STALL SHEET FOR OPEN CLASS SHEEP (Must accompany your entry form) 1.

ALL animals must have an official USDA Identification in order to exhibit at the

1. ALL animals must have an official Identification in order to violation exhibit atof the fair. fair. See USDA & MDA rules.

AnyUSDA exhibitor who is found to be in See USDA & MDA rules.

MDARD tagging requirements for sheep will bear the sole responsibility for any fines 2. Animals accepted on the grounds from Noon opening Saturday of Fair until 6:00 assessed are

by MDARD. opening Sunday of 2. p.m.

Animals are accepted onfair. the grounds from Noon opening Saturday of Fair until 6:00 p.m. opening Sunday of fair.

3. In case of space limitations, Midland County residents will be given preferences.

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In case of space limitations, Midland County residents 4. Animal must be bedded in straw or processed shavings. will be given preferences.

4.

Animal must be bedded in straw or processed 5. Exhibitors have the responsibility to see that allshavings. entries have received required and 5. suggested Exhibitorsimmunizations have the responsibility to see that all entries have received required and that are available. suggested immunizations that are available.

6. No refunds after close of entries July 25th. Any false entry may give reason for 6. No refunds after close of entries July 25th. Any false entry may give reason for dis dismissal and forfeit entry fee. missal and forfeit of of entry fee.

7.

Exhibitors using fans may only 7. Exhibitors using fans may onlyuse useindustrial industrialgrade gradecage cagefans. fans.

No. of rams: No. of ewes:

No. of pens needed: No. of pens needed:

Breed/Breeds being exhibited: __________________________________ Exhibitors Name: Address: City: Phone No. Home:

County: State:

Zip: Work:

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Is there another exhibitor you which to be stalled near? If so, write name here: _________________________ Your request will be accommodated if possible.

Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 7 above.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___________________

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Date:STALL SHEET FOR OPEN CLASS Time: RABBIT AND CAVY

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(Must accompany your entry form) STALLSTALL SHEETSHEET FOR OPEN OPEN CLASSCLASS RABBIT AND CAVY CAVY STALL SHEET FOR FOR CLASS RABBIT AND AND Exhibitors have the responsibility to seeOPEN that all entries have RABBIT received required andCAVY (Mustthat accompany your entry form) (Must accompany (Must accompany your entry your form) entry form) suggested immunizations are available.

CAVIES MUST BE EAR TAGGED.

2. Animals are accepted on the grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair responsibility to6:00 see that that all entries have received required and 1. between Exhibitors 1. the Exhibitors have theofresponsibility have responsibility see toall see entries that and all have entries received have required received and required hours 9:00the a.m. andto p.m.

Rabbits cavies released at 8:00 p.m. and suggested suggested immunizations that are available.

CAVIES MUST MUST EAR TAGGED. EAR TAGGED. closing Saturday of immunizations fair. that are are available. available.

CAVIESCAVIES MUST BE BE EARBE TAGGED. 2.

Animals 2.

Animals accepted accepted on the on the and grounds checked and in checked on opening in on Sunday openingof Sunday fair 3. andare litters areare not 2. Does Animals are accepted onaccepted. the grounds grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair of fair th between the between hours the of 9:00 hours a.m. of 9:00 and 6:00 a.m. and p.m.

6:00 Rabbits p.m. and Rabbits cavies and released cavies at released p.m. at 8:00 p.m.

4. No refunds after the close of entries July 25 .

Any false entry may give reason for between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Rabbits and cavies released at 8:00 8:00 p.m. closing closing Saturday of of fair. dismissal and forfeit of entry fee. closing Saturday Saturday of fair. fair.

3. In Does 3. and litters are litters not accepted. areMidland not accepted.

5. case ofDoes spaceand limitations, County residents will be given preference.

3. Does and litters are not accepted. th 4. Animal No refunds 4. must Noafter refunds after the of entries close of July entries 25thth.July 25 Any false .Exhibitors Any entry false may entry givefans may reason give for reason for 6. fed the andclose watered and pens cleaned daily. using may only .

Any false entry may give reason for 4. use No refunds after the close of entries July 25 dismissal dismissal and grade forfeit and of forfeit entry of entry fee. industrial cage fans.fee. dismissal and forfeit of entry fee.

5. In case 5. ofIn space case limitations, of space limitations, Midland County Midlandresidents County residents will be given will preference. be given preference.

5. Animal In case space Midland County residents will be given preference.

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6. of must Animal fedlimitations, must and watered fed and and watered pens and cleaned pens daily. cleaned Exhibitors daily.

Exhibitors using fansusing may fans onlymay only 6.

Animal must fed and watered and pens cleaned daily.

Exhibitors using fans may only industrial use industrial grade cage grade fans.cage fans. No. of pens needed: No. use of Rabbits:

use industrial grade cage fans.

No. of Cavies: No. of Rabbits: No. of Rabbits:

No. of pens needed: No. of pens No.needed: of pens needed:

No. of Rabbits:

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No. of Cavies: No. of Cavies: No. of pens No.needed: of pens needed: Exhibitors Name: County: No. of Cavies: No. of pens needed: Address: City: State: Zip: Exhibitors Exhibitors Name: Name: County: County: Phone No. Home: Work: Address: Address: Exhibitors Name: City: City: State: County: State: Zip: Zip: Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Address: Phone No. Phone Home: No. Home: Work: Work: City: State: Zip: here: Is there another exhibitor you which to be stalled near? If so, write name Email EmailHome: Address: ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ _________________________ Your request will be accommodated if possible.

Phone Address: No. Work: Is thereAddress: another Is thereexhibitor another exhibitor you which you to which be stalled to be near? stalled If so, near? write If so, name write here: name here: Email ___________________________________________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Your request Yourwill request be accommodated will be accommodated if possible. if possible.

Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 6 above.

Is there another exhibitor you which to be stalled near? If so, write name here: _________________________ Your request will be accommodated if possible.

Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________________ Before signing Beforemake signing suremake you have sure you readhave rulesread 1 through rules 16through above. 6 above.

Signature:Signature: _______________________________ _______________________________ Date: ___________________ Date: ___________________

Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 6 above.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___________________

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Date:STALL SHEET FOR OPEN CLASS Time: RABBIT AND CAVY

Date:STALL SHEET Date:

Time: Time: RABBIT Time: FOR OPEN CLASS (Must accompany your entry form)AND CAVY (Must accompany your entry form)AND CAVY STALL SHEET FOR OPEN CLASS RABBIT STALL SHEET STALL FOR SHEET OPEN STALL FOR CLASS SHEET OPEN RABBIT FOR CLASS OPEN AND RABBIT CAVY CLASS AND RABBIT CAVY AND CAVY 1. Exhibitors have the responsibility to see that all entries have received required and (Must accompany your entry form) 1. Exhibitors have the responsibility to see that all entries have received required and (Must accompany (Must your accompany (Must form) your accompany entry form) your form) suggested immunizations that areentry available.

CAVIES MUST BE entry EAR TAGGED.

suggestedare immunizations thatgrounds are available.

CAVIES MUST BESunday EAR TAGGED. 2. Animals accepted on the and checked in on opening of fair 1.

Exhibitors have .the responsibility see thatreceived allentries entries have received required and 2.

Animals are accepted onthat the grounds and checked in see on opening Sunday of responsibility toto see that all entries have received required and . Exhibitors have 1. between Exhibitors the responsibility have 1.

Exhibitors the to see have all entries the to responsibility see have that all to required have that received all and entries required have received and the hours ofresponsibility 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Rabbits and cavies released atfair 8:00 p.m. required and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Rabbits and cavies released at 8:00 suggested immunizations that areavailable. available.

CAVIES MUST BE EAR TAGGED. suggested immunizations suggested that immunizations aresuggested available. immunizations CAVIES are MUST that CAVIES BE are EAR available.

MUST TAGGED. CAVIES BE MUST TAGGED. BEp.m.

EAR TAGGED. closing Saturday of fair. that are available.

CAVIES MUST BE EAR EAR TAGGED. closing of not fair. . Animals are 2.

2. accepted Animals onSaturday the are 2. grounds accepted Animals and on the are checked accepted in on and onopening the checked grounds Sunday in on and opening ofchecked fair Sunday in on opening of fair Sunday of fair 3.

Does and litters are accepted.

Animals are accepted on the grounds grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair 2.

Animals are accepted on the grounds and checked in on opening Sunday of fair th 3.

Does andthe litters are not accepted. between the 4. hours between ofrefunds 9:00 a.m. hours and between of 6:00 9:00 p.m. the a.m. hours Rabbits and 6:00 9:00 andp.m. cavies a.m. and released 6:00 and at cavies 8:00 Rabbits released p.m. and at cavies 8:00 released p.m. at 8:00 p.m No after the close of entries July 25 . Rabbits Any false entry may give reason for between the hours of 9:00 a.m. andof 6:00 p.m.

Cavies released at 8:00 p.m. closing between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. andp.m. cavies released at 8:00 p.m. th Rabbits 4.

No refunds after the close of entries July 25 .

Any false entry may give reason for closing Saturdaydismissal closing of fair.Saturday closing of Saturday and forfeit of entry fee. of fair.

Saturday of fair. closing Saturday of fair. fair. dismissal of entry fee.are not . Does and litters 3. In Does arecase not and accepted. litters 3.forfeit Does are not and accepted. litters accepted.

5. of and space limitations, Midland County residents will be given preference.

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Any false entry may give reason for 3. In Does and litters accepted. th 5. of space limitations, County residents will preference. . No refunds after 4. Animal No therefunds close of after 4. entries the refunds July close 25 ofthafter the July close 25ofthth.entries July 25be .entries Any false entry may Any give false reason entry . given may Any forusing give false reason entry may for give reason for 6. must fedNo and watered and pens cleaned daily.

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No refunds after the close of entries July 25 6.

Animal must fed and watered and pens cleaned daily.

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County will given will be given preference.

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Animal must fedAnimal and watered and pens cleaned daily. using fans . Animal must5.

6. and watered must 6.fed and and pens watered cleaned mustMidland fed and daily. and pens watered Exhibitors cleaned and daily. using pensExhibitors Exhibitors fans cleaned may daily. only using Exhibitors fans may may only only using fans may only 6.

Animal must fed and watered and pens cleaned daily.

Exhibitors using fans may only use industrialNo. grade use industrial cage fans.grade use industrial cage use industrial grade cage fans. fans.grade cage fans. of Rabbits: No. of pens needed: No. use of Rabbits: No. of pens needed: industrial grade cage fans.

No. of Cavies: No. of pens needed: No. of pens needed: No. of Rabbits: No. of Cavies: Rabbits: No. of Rabbits: No. of pens needed: No. of pens needed:

No. of Rabbits:

No. of pens needed:

No. of Cavies: No. of Cavies: No. of Cavies:No. of pens needed: No. of pens needed: No. of pens needed: Exhibitors Name: County: No. of Cavies: No. of pens needed: Exhibitors County: Address: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: xhibitors Name: Exhibitors Name: Exhibitors Name: County: County: County: City: State: Zip: Phone No. Home: Work: Address: Address: Address: Phone No. Home: Work: Exhibitors Name: County:State: Zip: City: City: City: State: State: Zip: Zip: Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Address: Email ___________________________________________________________ hone No. Home: Phone Address: No. Home: Phone No. Home: Work: Work: Work: City: State: Zip: Is there another exhibitor you which to be stalled near? If so, write name here: Is thereAddress: another exhibitor you which to be stalled If so, write name here: mail Address: ___________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ _________________________ Your request will near? be accommodated if possible.

Phone No. Home: Work: _________________________ Your request will be accommodated if possible. s there another exhibitor Is thereAddress: another you which exhibitor Is there to be another you stalled which exhibitor near? to be If you so, stalled write which near? name to be Ifhere: so, stalled write near? nameIfhere: so, write name here: Email ___________________________________________________________ ________________________ _________________________ Your _________________________ request will Your be accommodated request will Your be if accommodated request possible. will be ifaccommodated possible. if possible.

Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 6 5 above.

Is theresigning anothermake exhibitor to be stalled near? If so, write name here: Before sure you you which have read rules 1 through 6 above. _________________________ Your request will be accommodated if possible.

Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________________ Before signing make Before sure signing you have make Before read sure signing rules you 1have make through read sure 6rules above. you 1have through read 6rules above.

1 through 6 above.

ignature: _______________________________ Signature: _______________________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________________ Date: ___________________ Date: ___________________

Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 6 above.

Signature: _______________________________

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STALL SHEET FOR OPEN CLASS GOATS (Must accompany your entry form) 1.1. ALL ALL animals animals must must have have an an official official USDA USDA Identification Identification in in order order to to exhibit exhibit at at the the fair. fair.

Official identification includes USDA metal tags/plastic tags and breed registration Official identification includes USDA metal tags/plastic tags and breed registration tattoos with papers. If microchips are used for identification, the exhibitor must furnish tattoos with papers. microchips used for exhibitor must scanner needed.

Any If exhibitor whoare is found to identification, be in violationthe of MDARD tagging furnish scanner requirements forneeded. goats will bear the sole responsibility for any fines assessed by 2. MDARD. Exhibitors have the responsibility to see that all entries have received required and suggested immunizations that are available 2. Exhibitors have the responsibility to see that all entries have received required and immunizations thatgrounds are available.

3. suggested Animals are accepted on the opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 3. Animals accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m.are and 6:00 p.m. a.m.

6:00 p.m. AT THE eastCounty end of the barn.

4. 9:00 In case of and space limitations, Midland residents will be given preference.

4.5. In case of space limitations, Midland County residents be given preference.

Animal must be bedded in straw or processed shavings.will Exhibitors using fans may 5. Animal must be bedded in straw or processed shavings. Exhibitors using fans may only use industrial grade cage fans. only use industrial grade cage fans. th No refunds refunds after after the the close close of of entries entries July . Any 6.6. No July 25 25th.

Any false false entry entry may may give give reason reason for for dismissal and and forfeit forfeit of of entry entry fee. dismissal fee.

No. of Meat Goats: No. of Fiber Goats: No. of Dairy Goats: Exhibitors Name: Address: City: Phone No. Home:

No. of pens needed: No. of pens needed: No. of pens needed: County: State:

Zip: Work:

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Is there another exhibitor you which to be stalled near? If so, write name here: _________________________ Your request will be accommodated if possible.

Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 6 above.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___________________

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STALL SHEET FOR OPEN CLASS PIGEONS, DUCKS, GEESE, TURKEYS (Must accompany your entry form) 1. Turkeys must be Pullorum tested within 90 day of fair. Papers must be shown before Turkeys are unloaded into barn.

2. Exhibitors have the responsibility to see that all entries have received required and suggested immunizations that are available.

3. Birds will be accepted on the grounds opening Sunday of fair between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

4. No refunds after the close of entries July 25th. Any false entry may give reason for dismissal and forfeit of entry fee.

5. In case of space limitations, Midland County residents will be given preferences.

6. All birds must be fed and watered and pens cleaned daily. Bedding is not supplied.

7. Exhibitors using fans may only use industrial grade cage fans.

No. of Geese:

No. of pens needed:

No. of Turkeys:

No. of pens needed:

No. of Ducks:

No. of pens needed:

No. of Pigeons:

No. of pens needed:

Exhibitors Name: Address: City: Phone No. Home:

County: State:

Zip: Work:

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________ Before signing make sure you have read rules 1 through 7 above.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___________________

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YOUTH CLUB PEN SHEETS FOR SMALL ANIMALS

PEN SHEETS FOR SMALL ANIMALS MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE SMALL ANIMAL LEADERS WEBSITE AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE YOUTH EXHIBIT OFFICE The website for small animals is https://4hsmallanimalleade.wixsite.com/4hofMidlandCounty

Please fill in and submit these forms to the Youth Exhibit Office to help Superintendents arrange pen space for your club. Forms must be turned in by the fairboard entry deadline of July 25th.

2009 Midland County Fair - Page 47 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EXHIBIT BUILDING SPACE

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Club Leader please fill out and return to EXHIBIT BUILDING SPACE Exhibit Office

by July 25th ____________________________________________

____________________________________________ Club Leader please out andreturn return to Leader please fill fill out and to ExhibitOffice Office by Exhibit

by July July25th 25th ____________________________________________

Club Name__________________________________________ Leader’s Name ______________________________________ Club Name__________________________________________ Phone # (work)_________________ (home)_______________ Leader’s Name ______________________________________ Phone # (work)_________________ (home)_______________ 1. Number of children bringing exhibits ________________ 2. Was last year’s space sufficient ______________________ 1. (Remember Number ofthat children exhibits the sizebringing of your display or back________________ drop does not determine the amount of your booth space, projects determine this)

2. Was last year’s space sufficient ______________________ sizethis ofclub your display or back drop does not 3. (Remember Are you new club year ________________________ you aa that newthe youth this year determine the amount of your booth space, projects determine this)

4. Do you have any big projects? ______________________ 3. Are you a new club this year ________________________ Please describe ____________________________________ 4. Do you have any big projects? ______________________ __________________________________________________ Please describe ____________________________________ 5. Are you you willing willing to to share sharespace spacewith withanother anotheryouth club?club ______ __________________________________________________ call me at (989) 631-4571 5. AreAny youquestions willing to please share space with another club? or ______ e-mail me at KLGray@Dow.com Any questions please call me at (989) 631-4571 or Karen Gray e-mail me at KLGray@Dow.com Youth Exhibit Building Superintendent Karen Gray Youth Exhibit Building Superintendent

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Midland County Fair Beef Showcase Showcase Midland Midland CountyCounty Fair Beef Fair Showcase Beef Proudly sponsored

by Midland County Farm Breasbois Bureau, Breasbois Farms, Proudly Proudly sponsored sponsored

by Midland

by Midland County County Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau, Breasbois Insurance Insurance Agency, Agency, Mogg Mogg Cattle Company, Limousin, Limousin, Diehl’sDiehl’s Cattle Company, Cattle Company, J2 Cattle J2 Company, Mogg Limousin, Diehl’s Cattle Company, J2 Cattle Company, Bonham Bonham Cattle Fair Cattle Acres FairFair Show Acres Supply, Show Supply, andSupply, M&M and and M&M FeedM&M Store FeedFeed Store Bonham Cattle, Fleming Show Cattle, Acres Show Store Bred &Bred Owned & Owned Beef Show Beef Show Bred & Owned Beef Show Monday, Monday, AugustAugust 12, 2019 12,– 2019 5:30 p.m.

– 5:30 p.m.

Monday, August 16, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.

Eligibility Eligibility of Exhibitors of Exhibitors and Entries and Entries

1. Exhibitors 1. Exhibitors must complete must complete a Midland a Midland CountyCounty Fair Entry Fair(Open Entry or (Open Youth or to Youth Open) to and Open) Stall and Sheet Stalland Sheet and 2021. submit submit it to theitFair to the Office Fair by Office Julyby 25,July 2019.

25, 2019.

2. Exhibitors 2. Exhibitors must complete must complete a Showcase a Showcase Entry form Entryand form submit and submit it to theitFair to the Office Fair by Office Julyby 25,July 25, 2021.

2019. There 2019.isThere no entry is nofee entry for these fee forclasses. these classes.

3. Commercial 3. Commercial bred and bred owned and cattle ownedare cattle welcome are welcome to entertothe enter Beefthe Showcase Beef Showcase.

4. Each 4. registered Each registered breed will breed follow will their follow breed’s their breed’s show/registration show/registration rules. All rules. animals All animals enteredentered in the in the breeding breeding classes classes must bemust registered be registered by the respective by the respective breed association breed association in the exhibitors in the exhibitors name prior name toprior to entry submission entry submission date unless date exhibitor unless exhibitor can demonstrate can demonstrate “registration “registration in progress” in progress” with breed with breed association association that willthat produce will produce a registration a registration certificate certificate prior toprior the show to thedate. showCopy date.ofCopy breedof breed registration registration papers must papers bemust attached be attached with thewith Entry theform Entry (Does formnot (Does apply nottoapply Commercial to Commercial cattle cattle entries).entries).

5. Market 5. Market animal animal class entries class -entries Participants - Participants must submit must submit a copy of a copy the registration of the registration or certificate or certificate for the for the market market animal animal with thewith Entry theform.

Entry(Does form.not (Does apply nottoapply Commercial to Commercial cattle entries). cattle entries).

6. Three 6. entries Three must entries bemust received be received in a class in to a class maketoa make specific a specific breed orbreed commercial or commercial class; otherwise class; otherwise all all breeds will breeds be will shown be together. shown together.

7. Exhibitors 7. Exhibitors in the Bred-and-Owned in the Bred-and-Owned categories categories must bemust the breeder be the breeder and theand firstthe andfirst continuous and continuous owner owner of the animal of the animal entered.entered.

“Breeder” “Breeder” is defined is defined as the recorded as the recorded owner of owner the dam of the at dam the time at the of time service. of service.

“First Owner” “First Owner” is defined is defined as the recorded as the recorded owner of owner the dam of the at dam the time at the thetime calfthe is born. calf is born.

8. The8.name Thelisted nameon listed the entry on theform entry asform exhibitor as exhibitor must also must be also listedbeon listed the animal’s on the animal’s registration registration certificate certificate as “owner”. as “owner”.

Joint ownerships Joint ownerships are allowed are allowed on bred-and on bred-and –owned–owned entries,entries, provided provided the name the name and member and member code ofcode the exhibitor of the exhibitor is listedisaslisted “breeder” as “breeder” and “first andowner” “first owner” on the registration on the registration certificate. certificate.

9. All 9.

Midland All Midland CountyCounty Fair Open FairRules Openapply.

Rules apply.

10. Prospect 10. Prospect beef entries beef are entries defined are defined as weaned as weaned and castrated and castrated calves with calves maximum with maximum weight weight of 700 lbs. of 700 lbs.

Calves Calves may bemay a purebred be a purebred or crossbred or crossbred beef animal. beef animal.

Prospect Prospect beef will beef be will weighed be weighed in by in by noon Sunday noon Sunday at the same at thetime same as time market as market beef animals. beef animals.

Eligibility Eligibility of Exhibitors of Exhibitors and Entries and Entries

1. There 1. will There be will classes be classes for bulls, forheifers, bulls, heifers, cow/calf cow/calf pair with pair bred-and-owned with bred-and-owned calf, market calf, market steer/heifer steer/heifer and prospect and prospect beef. Champions beef. Champions will be will selected be selected in each in division. each division.

2. Classes 2. Classes will be will determined be determined based on based entries. on entries.

Class listing Class will listing be will posted be in posted the Open in theCattle OpenBarn Cattle onBarn on 15, Sunday,Sunday, Sunday, AugustAugust August 11, 2019.

11,2021.

2019.

3. Show 3. Order Showas Order listedasinlisted OpeninBeef Open section Beef section of the Midland of the Midland CountyCounty Fairbook.

Fairbook.

Awards Awards

AwardsAwards will be will presented be presented for all champion for all champion and reserves and reserves for all divisions. for all divisions.

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2021 Bred & Owned Beef Showcase Primary Sponsor of the 2019 Official Entry Form Entry & Registration Deadline: July July25, 25,2021 2019 NO ENTRY FEE Breeder/Exhibitor Name (please print)

Contact Phone Number

Address

State

City

Zip Code

Entries for animals bred and owned by Exhibitor: Heifer/ Mkt Animal/ Cow/Calf Bull

Breed or Commercial

Complete Name

Registration # If Registered

Birthdate ____/_____/____ ____/_____/____ ____/_____/____ ____/_____/____

Prospect Beef Entries:

____/_____/____ ____/_____/____ ____/_____/____

Please use additional form if more than 7 entries are entered.

Questions: Myers Greene - 989-859-7991 Questions:Tammi Tammi Myers - 989-859-7991

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August 15 - August 21, 2021

83rd Annual PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIDLAND, MI 48640 PERMIT NO.306